The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-12-11

that part OF CHRISTIAN County, n.y. NH't-'
now forms Todd county. Soon after bis
birth bis father removedto Mississippi, set
ding near woodvilie Wilkinson county.
He received an academical education and
was sent to Transylvania College, Kentucky,
which he left m 1924. having been appoint
ed By President Monroe cadet in the Mill
iary Academy at West Point, where he
graduated ia is2S He remained in the
army seven years
In Iss3 he began his eventful political
career. and il Is44 was one ofthe Presiden-
tial electors Of Mississippi % vote for Polk
and Dallas. The following year he was
elected Representative in Congress, and
took an active part in the discussion Of inn
portant questions. While be was in Congress
the First Regiment Of Mississippi volunteers
then enrolled Tor service in Mexico, elected
him their Colonel. 0vertaking the regiment
at New Orleans, on its way 10 the seat Of
war, be remained with it until the expira-
tion Of the term of It's enlistment. He dis
tiDgnished himself in the battle OF Buena
Vista, February .. 1s47, where he received
a severe wound. bat remained in the saddle
until the close Of the action. This wound
caused him considerable trouble throughout
the remainder OF his life, and indirectly
hastened his death.
In the Thirty sixth Congress, which met
in 1889, be was the recognized leader of the
Democrats in the Senate. His name for
years had been frequently mentioned as a
candidate Of the Democratic party for the
Presidency. A; the convention for the
nomination of President in 1860 lie received
many votes. although his friends announced
that be did not desire the nomination.
Every school-boy is informed as to the part
Jefferson Davis took in the cession snd the
war that followed. Since the close of the
rebellion Davis has remained most Of the
time at his rural home in Mississippi.
WE'RE JEFFERSON DAVIS DIED.
The handsome residence Of Mr.. ]. [.
Payne, in which Mr.. Davis died, is one Of
the most comfortable ana inleriorly artistic
in al the city. 1t is Of brown stone stueco,
two stories high, with broad verandahs. and
set in lovely grounds, where camelia bushes
are spiked with bloom and oranges hang in
clusters on the trees. The house has a wide
hall running through the center, with draw
ing rooms on one side, library on heothsr
and on the rear corner Of tae house. in
lovely and CHEEKY apartment into which the
sun streams all day, lay the patient and dis
tingushed invalid.
II is a wonderful pretty room with rich
toned Persian hued carpet on the floor.
shades and lace curtains on the windows,
two fronting to the east and two to the south.
Pictures are on the walls, and there are a
lounge, easy Turkish chairs and pretty cary
ed tables. and huge carved oak Victoria
bedstead, on which the leader o. the Con-
federacy lies in the embrace Of death His
constant attendant was Mrs Davis, who had
never lefi bis bedside since bis illness began.
In a comfortable home wrapper Of gray and
black this gentle ministnnt was always at
the invalids side, and ifshe left him for
moment he asked for her and was frelted or
uneasy until she returned. Friends con-
sianlly sent beautiful flowers, Of which Mr..
Davis was very fond. but these were not al
lowed 10 remain in the sick room for any
length Of time At the outset iellies, fruit
and all manner OF delicacies were proiIered
until Mr. Davis was compelled 10 decline
them. The sick mans food was only milk,
ice, beef tea, and rarely broiled chop.
LYING IN STATE.
Nkw ORLEANS, december THE remains
of jefferson Davis were viewed by thous-
ands of people to-day The Army ofSouth-
ern Yirginia's tomb in Mettarie cemetery
has been chosen as the temporary resting
place. The arrangements for the funeral are
being perfected and nothing will be lacking
to make the demonstration one of the most
eventful of lis kind in the history OF the
south. Orion Frazee, Of Atlanta, has made
a mask of Mr.. Davis face for statue TO be
erected here. The sword worn by Mr. Da-
Wis in the Black Hawk war will be buried
with him. Governor Lowry, Of Mississippi,
has issued a proclamation urging the ciii-
zens Of the state TO join in memorial services
on the day of the funeral.
ROGER Q. MILLS GLoRIFIEs JEFF FRsoN DAVIS
ASD INSULTS THE NATION.
Referring 10 the fact that the War Depart
ment flag was not halfmasied in honor of
JEFF Davis. Roger q. Mills said I'VE can't
expect fair treatment IRON this Administra-
ton. The mistake in not halfmasting the
flag lies in the fact that Davis did not incile
the Rebellion. lie was opposed TO it, but
when his State disagreed with him he was
confronted with two courses ofprocedure-
to abide 10y the General Government or 90
with his State and people. He reluctantly
chose the latter course But this Admins
iration cannot heap any odium upon Davis
memory in the minds OF the Southerners
aud all high-minded Northerners. BY this
very manifestation of a narrow political
bigotry they enshrine his nobier, holier than
ever"
THE SECRETARY OF WAR WILL TAKE no OFFICIAL
ACTION UPON THE DEATH OF DAVIS.
WAsHiSgroS, Dec. s.-The following telc-
gram was received to-day by Secretary Proc
tor
NEW ORLEANS. December 8. 1889.
To he Hon Secretary Of Wa. Washington,
DC:
have officially to info-n .you that the
Hon. Jefferson Davis, at one time Secretary
of War Of the United States. died in this
city yesterday. His funeral viii take place
here ON December II al Il o clock noon.
JAMES 4. SHAKEsPEARE,
Mayor of New Orleans.
In response thereto, Secretary Proctor to-
night sent the following message:
WAR DEPARTMENT,
WAsHISGroN, December s.
Hon. James A. Shakespeare, Hayos NsW Or
ieDaS;
Your telegram informing noe Of the death
Of Mr. Davis IS received. In refraining from
any official action thereon, would not, and
hope do not, add TO the great sorrow Of bis
family and many friends. Il seems to me
the right course and the best one for all.
Ton will, ! am sure, understand that its
adoption is promoted also by sincere wish
and purpose to act in the spirit Of peace and
good will which should III the hearts of all
our people.
REBF1ELD PRocroR
Secretary of War.
Pensions for Dependent Soldiers.