New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-12

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his empire was dlsmembercd into fragments The nv. M
Of tho late has been TO weld together u oncc
more closely cohesive BODY u mas i'H -,
for all slavery, great apple Of discoT1' II va" -,
aovn the wall OF separation which divided secuon In
section ana exhibits strikinely "a one n"' ,
family, with aims and the same "'P .,
The humanity exhibited in our late struggle 0Vn =,
with the crucucs exercised toward the Nanqu's" =,
former times IS an eloquent tribute TO the blessings "
Christian civilization - M /
In surveying the life Of General Sheridan It seems 20 o
that these were his prominent features and inc s'
points in his charaetcr-undaunted herosm conion'-
renticness OF disposition strong as lion In war s
as a child In peace bold, daring, fearless uha'u''
hositanp his courage rising with the danger ever iu0
IN resources ever prompt in execution his rap" ~"
ments never lmpelled by blind impulse ou' W.
prompted by calculating mind have ho''nci w
time nor the ability dwell upon his military career '
the time he left Point III. the close OF the war Lev
me select one Incident which reveals 10 US his
Of conception and readiness Of execution re'er 10 m
famous the Valley OF Virginia As he IS ad'
along the road, he his routed army rushing p',.e
toward him Quick "a thought, by the glance Vi , N
BY the power Of his word. by the strength OF MS WIZ
hurs living stream on the enemy ana Sn''"'
victory from the jaws Of defeat
How bold in war how gentle in peace. On some re"
occasions IN Washington had the pleasure OF meeting
Gen rll socially in private circles was forcioy
struck by gentle disposition, his amiabie manner NC
unasumin department eye beaming with good nature
and his voice scarcely raised above whisper.
to myself: this bsshfu and retiring citizen inc
great OF the American A1ny2 i this inc nero u
man batesl 1t Is General sheIluah han 49,
charged with being sometimes unnecessarily scNcI' 49,
the enruv Ny conversations with him strongly impressed
me with croundlessness OF charge, which coulu III nv
wise be reconccd with the adherence which ne eNp
for the atrocities o war with his natural aversion
booished. with the hope he uttered that ne ouu
never again obliged to draw his sword against an ~
am persuaded that the sentiments 81 humanity c'o.
found conccnlal home, secure Judgment IN inc o@,
n, General sheridan. Those who are best acquah'u w
bs military career unite saying that he never neeae
sacrificed human lie, and that he loved ana careu 4 ~
soldiers as father loves and for his children
But We must not forget that II the oepar'eu "' 20
sold,er he was too a citizen; and II we wish 20 mo"
how nan stands citizen we must ask out 80
lie stands husband ana l''hei' -. =,
f the source of the family the family Is inc % ,,
the Nation Social he is the reflex OF the fanny me-
Tho stream does not rise above its source Ino' "n
verc admitted into the inner circle OF Oeheral -
homo need not be told that II peaccu anu HAp'y
onc He was fond husband and an aHecVo"a0o -,
l,,i,gv devoted 10 hls wife and chillren. nope
rot rs.passns upon the sacred privacy OF uonpS,.
when state that the Generals sickness was 80
E, not arrravated by a;iGuing Journey "hon nv a,
- - ~ no home In time assist az ooihcslC D0i'
bratlon in which one OF his children was the contra" Ala
,l,vc all General sheridan was Christian. ne u''u
,-,,aed nv the consola Of religion having MS "u "
the saving mercies Of Redecmer ana an huiHDo -
IN bessed Immortality IS life without the nope
Of immortality What is life that is bouhael % ~ w..
zo,, Of the tombf surely II l. not worth "'I's' -
i, the life even the antcduyan parafch' Du' NO W
mist which Is dlspclled by the morning sun "h1' u
IA uront this Uustrous hero 20 down 10 MS hoh'' -
crave covered with earthly glory II he had 40 nope III wv
eternal glory comet II l. the nope of e'erna ' ~
constitutes az once dignity ANA our NORA lesio
God has planted the human breast an lf'eS'uO'e 80
- i,ooraiitv II i born with and lives and moves
with Us IL inspires best and hol!cst actions NJ"
Cod would given Us this desire II ne aid NOT IN
tend tha, II should fully satisfied lie would not nave
given u this thirst infinite happiness II no haa not
intended TO assuage IL. lie never created anything "
vain Thanks 70 God this universal yearning Of inc
human heart sanctioned and indicated By the voice Oh
revelation.
The inspired word OF God not only procalms the i'm
mortality OF the soul but also resurrection OF
the body: know" says the Prophet Job, that my
Iedcemer veth and that on the last day shA il' o
Of the earth, and in my flesh shall see NY Goa W." W.
DIR not at this saviour Tor the houi 'o.
I when al that graves shall hear the voice OF e
son OF Man. and they who have done well shall come ioil
10 the resurrection life and they who have done III
the resurrection Of Judgment And the Apostle writes
J. these comforting words the ThessalonianS "ou'
not have you ignorant brethren concerning those that arr
e asccn ye be sor1owfu like those VINO nave III
hope FOR II believe that Jesus died ana rose again. ever
8, thoss who died IN Jcus God Will raise unto linn
IL ait 1aerefore comfort yourselves with these words
These are The words comfort would address to you
l. MADAM, faithful consort the ustfious dead This Is IN
r olive branch Of peace and hope would bring you to-day
~ This is the silver lining Of the cloud which hangs over you
We followed YOU in spirit and with sympathz!ng hearts
YOU knelt IN prayer at the bed OF your dying hu'oahl
d. Nav the God OF all consolation comfort you In this hou
e. =, orrov Nav the your husband be this day
- - and hts abode in Zion. May memory be ever en-
- hrnod in the hearts OF his countymcn and may ou' be
loved country, which he has loved ana served 80 wen
ever he among nations OF the earth the ID
is ed Lana Of constitutional freedom strong IN the 10Y AZ
OF ts parouc citizens ani IN the genius Ala Ndior Oh "
he solder. I'LL time shall be no more
- Comrades and companions the lustrious dead. tai
hence your great leader bear him 10 his last resting pac
carry him gently lovingly, and though you may not mol
tie q, attain his exalted rank you VIII strive ~ least
ny emulate him By integrity OF your private he by yo'
devotion TO your country and by UNFOLDING the honor
rh your military profession.
- THE BODY BORNE FROM THE CHURCH.
zoe There remained but the blessing Of the corps
ed and this was performed by the Cardinal hlmse
o1 in the full robes of his Office while the clergy
'Lo toned the Nliserere7 and the choir followed vii
40, the Dies Irae7 Eight stalwart scrgeants
o+ artillery then stepped forward. lifted the con
all from its temporary resting place, and bore II
nor their shoulders down the aisle through the mdd
i'm door TO the casson that had brought 1t to I
&c chu-cb On Thursday The pali-Dearcrs follow
- Immediately the collin: then came Mrs Shcrld;
cry and the family. then the President. his Cabin
ned the Diplomatic Corps, etc, in the same order
md they had been seated. while the org
,on once more broke out in the
tba roic measures OF Bccthovens Funeral Mar.
,on IT, WIS nearly noon when the final chant oil I
ard 1r,ss ,,as followed by the blast OF "A bugie OF
cry side calling The cavalrymen TO horse ana the
in terymcn to gun ana calsSgh; lhere was I
rd rattle and ciauN OF arms ana hurfyIhS OF m,l
me Loofs Immediately IN front Of tn church. Il
the ing the Dcdy-bcarels, no" "PPIV'pl'hs' S"' w
n oral Schohcd the new Commandment OF the Arm
.ch On dark bay horse His thin. ght sword
ace drawn with the blade at the shoulder /
crowd pressed forward TO catch u glimpse OF She
Can's successor. lis heavy srOw-whltc sidcwl
80 lcrs gave him marked contrast IN appearance
d" The smooth face. with sluboy iron-gray IN
the t"cbc 81 tb, late Commander. In line lust ba
ible Of General Schoied were ms stan aides ana orr
lios willie thanking them came the long line
and unIi ui - ..,ndiuc IN sn0lc coumn r,
elV mont front. motionlcss, at present arms. just
MN the right the light batteries were formed acf
many ~ lot ,-ith the pynuers sitting on their DO
''ed with folded arms.
The artillery caSson was drawn BY four
Lo,cne pnch mir having arfllleryman mount