Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-06-20

meritorious service at Trevillan Station
July IL, 1861; brevet Major General United
States volunteers June IL, 1855, for gallant
and meritorious service during the war;
At Corinth, when Col Gordon Granger
had been made brigadier and taken from
the regiment, Alger was the man who sug-
gssted the name Of Capt Phil q. Sheridan
TO the regiment as q new commander, and
he was also the bearer Of the request from
the regiment to Gov. Blair which made the
unknown Captain a Colonel and opened op-
portunities which has given to the world
that great General whose name is associated
with more daring than any other General il
the army.
After Gettysburg, and when pursuing
Lees army, the cavalry was frequently and
furiously engaged, and in one of these COM
bats Col. Alger was SO seriously wounded
that he could no longer serve in the field,
but, being especially recommended to Presi-
deut Lincoln, was detailed on certain SER
vice which required him to report directly
to the President, The full nature of that
service is known to but few, but those who
do know him are aware that it was one Of
the most delicate and responsible commits.
sions ever placed in the hands Of soldier
outside Of camp and field.
In the Lumber Camps.
When Gen. Aiger returned to Michigan he
determined to take up the lumber business
again. To be sure Of success he went to the
forests to learn all about his business and
there he and his wife braved the hardships of
the lumber camp until his business grew to
such proportions as to demand his attention
from the outside rather than in the details
He removed to Detroit. He was the pioneer
in numbering by steam, and from his.lttls
logging railway grew great system which
has since led to the building of the Detroit,
Bay City & Alpena railroad, which now
serves as a trunk for the great logging sys-
tenn that he has founded.
His Political Record.
Gen. Alger's political record is very brieS.
In 1852 the Democrats and Greenbackers
united against the Republicans in Michigan
and elected fusion Governor. To redeem
the State the Republicans in 1884 nomin-
ated Gen Alger, and he not only defeated
Gov. Begole but polied 10, 600 more votes
than any man who had ever run for the
Office. As Governor he was very popular
and became Michigan's favorite son Tor
Presidential honors.
When Gen. Alger accompanied Gen. John
A. Logan to the Grand Army encampment
at San Francisco the ticket was proposed by
some Of the boys for 1888, Logan and Alger
The death Of Logan broke such a combina
ton, and the Michigan Republicans now
point 70 this fact as indicating that Alger i.
the heir of Logan and will be the favorite oi
tho old soldiers.
A Philanthropist.
| In personal appearance Gen. Alger Is q
alender man Of medium height. There arr
gray hairs literally spr:nkled over hi heal
and through his beard, which is kept closely
and neatly trimmed. His eyes are light and
have q straightaway look and withal q
kindly gleam- He has a nose Of the aggres-
sive type and a COMPLEXION of sanguine
character. He is affable in manner and
easy to approach. He has been toiler him
self and he respects the humblest working
man.