The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-08-07
LAURELS FROM DIXIE.
Ex-Confederate Leaders Pay Tributes
to the Sleeping Soldier.


Ex-Confederate Leaders Pay Tributes
to the Sleeping Soldier.
WASHINGTON, Aug 6.--Tne death of
Gen. Sheridan formed the principal topic of
everybcdy's conversation to-day, and after
the adjournment large number of mem
bers of both houses and public men not in
congress were interviewed and their opin-
ions of Sheridan given for publica-
tion. The views of some of
the more prominent ex-confederates
are given herewith. Col. Henry L. Null
drow, first assistant secretary of the in
terror, who at the beginning of the war en-
listed in the confederate army as private
and rose by successive promotions to COM
mand of the Seventh Mississippi cavalry,
popularity known as "Muldrow's Regi-
ment," was seen.
COL. NULDRow's ESTIMATE.
He said; Gen. She ridan's reputation as
a gallant soldier and able commander is not
confined to this country, but among mill
tary men all over the world he was esteemed
as among the notable strategists and obsti-
nate fighters of the century. By the
southern army he was regarded as
an enemy whose movements. whether in
attack or retreat, were always suggestive of
danger, for it was well understood that he
enjoyed the full confidence of his chief and
was relied upon for the execution of those
subtle movements and evolutions that
so often determine the issues of campaigns.
While considered from the southern stand
point many of his great achievements are
credited with different results from those
claimed for him by his compatriots in war,
| do not think there is any difference be-
tween the estimates of his skill, ability,
gallantry and general soldierly qualities
held by the soldiers he commanded and
those he confronted"
ALWAYS ON THE ALERT.
Maj. Gen. C. M. Wilcox, who commanded
a division in A. p. Hills corps in the army
of northern Virginia in many of the great
battles of the war, said: He was a great
general, energetic, successful, and always
on the alert We were ON very friendly
terms and | greatly regret his death. The
only time met Gen. Sheridan during the
war;" he added, twas at Appomattox,
when Gen. Gordon and myself received
him with flag of truce. He came to our
line to inquire whether it were true that
negotiations were pending for Gen. Lees
surrender. To Gen. Gordon's affirmative
answer he said: Well then let US draw off
our forces that not another man may be
hurt which was done"
GREAT SOLDIER.
Senator Jones of Arkansas, said: II re-
garded Gen. Sheridan as a great soldier.
His death will be regarded as very great
loss to the army Of the United States On
the theory that one brave man always re-
spects another believe that his death will
be regretted by the great mass Of the con-
federate troops"
Senator Cockrell said: "He was one of
the greatest cavalry officers think In either
| army during the war. He was as a man
genial and pleasant and very popular with
| those who knew him."
S4nator Morgan said: 81 had very slight
| personal acquaintance with Gen. Sheridan,
| and had not the reasons for earnest regard
for him that have heard expressed by some
prominent men from the south. l also re-
| member that III the time of reconstruction,
| as it is called, his official relations
toward some Of the southern people were
harsh and unpleasant. A later study Of the
| motives Of his life has convinced me that his
zeal in executing orders as a soldier was due
to his fidelity to any trust committed to him.
/ cannot complain Of a soldier for jealous
fidelity, and | share with the people
of the United States in the honors they con-
fer on the memory Of this great general. In
his illness | have been deeply impressed
with sense Of admiration, and with warm
sympathy for the sufferer, who did not
defy death, but was not alarmed at its ap-
proach. He has honored the character of
the American soldier and citizen, and his
memory will be cherished with great ma
tional pride"
AS AN INFANTRY COMMANDER.
Representative Wheeler said: ''My first
acquaintance with Gen. Sheridan dates
back to 1862, when rs was made a colonel.
We met under flag of truce, and he told
me all about his promotion, and expressed
his determination to deserve it. In the
course of that interview, / was struck by
the strength of purpose exhibited by him.
After that was opposed to him at the bat
ties of Perryville. Murfreesboro and Chick
amauga. He was engaged in the army
which encountered at Missionary Ridge.
On the whole, regarded him as very su-
perior officer, a man of great courage and
determination and of solid good sense, by
means Of which he secured the
| full confidence of his men, Un-
| like some others, / regarded Gen.
Sheridan as peculiarly an infantry officer
| by nature, and as sucu believe no was the
best corps and division commander in the
whole federal army. He commanded in
fantry at Perryville, at Murfreesboro, at
! Chickamauga aud Missionary Ridge, and
! even in Virginia he had infantry joined
! to his cavalry command. His first success
| full engagement at Bonneville was fought
with infantry. he had wonderful COM
mand over men, and in all of his battles he
managed to keep his forces together better
than other commanders, and, as a oonse-
| quence, success oftener attended his efforts
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