The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-08-07
HIS Comrades, Praise.

His Comrades Praise.
New YORK, Aug. 6.-Gen. William T.
Sherman said today, respecting Gen. Sheri-
dan: "His dispositions and maneuvres at
Winchester were admirable in all their de-
tails, and his success was corresponding.
He closed the Shenandoah Valley for ever
to the operations Of Lees army as base Of
supplies and line for diversions into Mary
land and Pennsylvania. The battle of Ce-
dar Mountain, OF Fishers Hill, will compare
with any example in ancient or modern his
tory to illustrate the force of one man to
turn the tide Of defeat into victory. Finally
the battle of Five Forks, which he fought.
Richmond, and the collapse Of the whole
Confederacy." Gen. Sherman spoke feeling
ly OF his personal regard for the dead chief
tain.
General Schofield said: ..Reearding Gem
eral Sheridan's military career, l do not
know that l can say anything to
add to his fame. Both General Grant
and Genreal Sherman have taken occa-
sion In their memoirs to speak OF Sheridan in
the highest terms, and / consider the estim-
ates Of these two chief commanders are just,
and their praise well deserved. Grant knew
Sheridan best and his tribute to his gallant
subordinate Is one of the many touches which
have revealed to us, the true character and
Il
Sherman my dead friend was known as a
young officer, full OF dash an vigOr yet he
saw enough of him to know that Philip II.
Sheridan was no common soldier.
10 me Sheridan was always the beau ideal
OF true soldier and really great comman-
der. He Is one Of the few American officers
who attained high and respOns ible rank
through his natural force of charater and his
military genius. He was amarked man, even
at West Point, for he displayed at that early
stage Of his military life the same sterling
Qualities which subsequently made him
prominent character in our national history"
The News In Washington.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6.-The President re-
ceived the first intimation of Gen. Sheridan's
death by telephone, sent to him at Oak View
from the White House, by Col. Lamont, who
arrived these about $50 this morning.
The President had decided to remain at
Oak View during the day, but this news al
tered his plans, and he decided to come to
the city. He reached the White House at
10.45, and sent word for the Secretary of
War to meet him at the White House. In
the meantime. the following executive order
was issued
EXECUTIVE MANSION.
WASHINGTON, Aug. Q, 1888.
As mark of respect to the memory Of Gen.
Sheridan, the President directs that the national
flag be displayed at halfmast on all public build
lngs OF the executive departments In the city of
washington until after his funeral shall have
By direction of the President:
DANIEL S. LAMONT,
Private Secretary.
The President sent the following message
to Congress at IL O'Clock:
To the Senate and House of REPRESENTATIVES,
1t becomes mypainful duty to announca to Con-
gress and 10 the speoplc of the United States the
death Of Philip II. Sheridan. General Of the Army,
rad Qf IQfA hAFNE la0e .ta.l.N
summer home in the State Of Massachusetts,
The death Of this valiant soldier and patriotic,
son SON. Of the republic, though his long illness has
shocked the country and caused universal grief.
He had established for himself a strong hold in
the hearts OF his fellow countrymen, who soon
caught the true meaning and purpose Of his sol
dierly devotion and heroic temper.
HIS intrepid courage. his steadfast patriotism
ana the generosity OF his nature inspired the pecu
liarly warm admiration of the people. Above his
grave, affection tr the man and pride in his
much honor cannot be accredited to one who was
so richly endowed with all 1.-THE qualities which
make axe his death national loss.
The flags on all public buildings, hotels
and many business houses are az half mast
out OF respect to the memory of Gen. Sheri-
dan. Col. Kellogg, of Gen. Sheridan's staff.
ieft washington this afternoon for Nonquitt,
lie Will take the Generals uniform and
sword. The President has directed Major
General Schofield to take charge of the mill
tary arrangement for the funeral and to
consult Mrs Sheridan's wishes on the sub
ject. Gen. Schofeld will go to Nonquitt. The
House has adjourned, as mark OF respect to
the memory of Gen. Sheridan.
Yesterday at Nonquitt.
NoNQUITT, Mass, Aug. ct Is substan-
TALLY arranged that Gen. Sheridan's remains
will be transported to Washington, in a
special car to leave New Bedford. Wednes-
day, and the funeral services will be held in
st. Matthews Catholic church, so soon as
possible thereafter, either Thursday or FRI
day. The body was embalmed this morning.
In accordance with repeatedly expressed
wishes of Gen. Sheridan the ceremonies in
Washington are to be made as simple as
possible. The funeral, however, win be
military one. The interment will probably
be made at the Soldiers Home in Washing
ton.
Messages of condoleDce to Mrs. Sheridan
are arriving from all parts Of the country. 1t
Is learned, today, that although the symp-
toms Of renewed heart failure began some
forty minutes before the Generals death.
and although no possible exerton was
spared to bring him out Of 1t by the yigor-
GUS application Of all known remedies. the
Generals condition was apparently not j.
more dangerous than it had been on num-
Der Of former occasions, when remedies ac-
complished their purposes.
infections Of digitalis, applications of
mustard plasters, the use of ammonia and
repeated employment of powerful galvanic
battery, were all employed last night, but all
allke proved in the end unavailing, even to
arouse the General from the state Of com
plete mental Inconsistencies into which be
sank soon after the first symptoms OF recur-
ring heart failure occurred, and in which
ne remained when he drew his last breath.