The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1891-04-08

% the 18th OF May, 1865, the last CUR
OF the civil war was fired by the cd United
States colored troops at the battle of Pal.
metto Ranch, Texas.
April I'd, 1866, was Sunday of panic
and ruin at Richmond, Va. When Grants
army pierced the defences of Petersburg,
Jefferson Davis was in his pew in ST.
Paul's Church. A sentinel entered anc
whispered something in the Confederate
presidents ear; he arose and left the
church. The outer works of Richmond
had fallen--the rest is known.
AT the Loyal Legion dinner 10 New
York, on last Wednesday night, General
Swayne, speaking Of General Sherman,
said: 1--WE know how tired the dear
old general was Of hearing Marching
through Georgia; ! but let us sing 1t to HE
memory, and It was sung with rousug
voice.
Comrade Dislin, of Illinois: In the
galaxy OF our noble dead-Lincoln, Grant,
Garfield, Thomas, Logan, Hancock and
Sheridan--none deserve more fame than
our departed comrade, General William I.
Sherman.
Old Capt. Blackmar, OF Lenawee, Mich
igan, tells how he led brave company of
Michigan boys in the war. The only way
he could get his warriors into line on dress
parade was TO back them up against a
picket fence. "Have you your men Ia
line, Capt. Blackmar ~ asked General
Brown. 81 have il The surveyor did his
duty. replied the captain.
A general from New England State,
during the war, was summoned before the
commander on The eve Of Conflict, to re-
ceiye orders. General" said the com.
rnander, pointing TO hill, "you will go
there, face towards the woods, and wait
the enemy's attack" The general, with
out mounting, started alone for the hill,
intent on obeying orders. An aid de-camp
brought him back to the commander, who
Informed him that not only he, but the
brigade which he commanded, would
march to that bill.
General Porter tells of a cannonier
whose bravery while serving bis gun was
conspicuous in dozen battles. At Chick
amauga be was assigned to duty as
driver. Instead of participating in the
excitement Of loading and firing, he had
to sit quietly on his horse. He became
terrified and almost unberved. After the
battle be begged his officer to send him
back to his gun, saying that in the next
engagement be would run away IL he re-
NAMED a driver. The mans courage re-
quired excitement; 1t disappeared when
he was compelled to sit on the horse and
wait.
Csmrade Daniel E. Sckles, sheriff Of
New York city and county, gets up at five
O'Clock in the morning and studies law
three hours every day, in order to better
understand bis duties.
The First Presbyterian Church on Gay
oso street, Memphis, during the war, voted
its bell to Gen. Beauregard, to be moulded
into rebel cannon aud turned its minister
out OF the pulpit because he prayed for
his enemies. A Mr.. Avery, banker held
the keys OF the church, when Gen. Lewis
Wallace detailed the chaplain Of the lllh
Indiana regiment and twenty men saying,
take these twenty men and get the keys
Of Mr. Avery and bring them to me.n He
was prompt and soldier-lke halted his
men before the bank, went 10 and politely
addressing Mr.. Avery, told him he had
been sent for the keys OF the church. by
what anthoritya" inquired Mr.. Avery.
Opening the door, be gave the order to his
men: Forward march ! halt right dress
present arms ! There is my authority"
and Avery brought out the keys.
0chcsHi buttciHtiu3 Vi NtW IOIk, IL
proud Of his military record as we'll as bis
military parlor at his residence. 10 his
parlor he has a collection of his military
arms, accoutrements and trophies, which
is decidedly Interesting. 1t includes
swords, sword belts, sashes, epaulettes,
shoulder straps, uniforms, hats and caps,
riding boots, spurs, saddles, brides, pis-
tolls, in fact, everything except cannon.
He had several magnificent swords pre-
sented to him and pair Of diamond spurs
by admirers OF his soldier qualities. There
Is nothing the old soldiers of his former
command like better ihan to spend az
hour in the generals military parlor.
An anecdote, told Of Grant, by President
Lincoln, showed the principle which
guided Grant TO success and honor. A
travelling circus visited the tswn ia which
Grant lived as boy, and one Of the at
fractions Of the show was mule warrant
ed to unseat any person who tried to ride
him around the ring. A dollar was offer
ed to the person who would ride him and
young Grant tried, but was thrown.
Picking himself up, he said be would like
10 try again. He did, mounting the beast
with his face toward It's tail, which be
grabbed and so be succeeded 10 getting
around the ring. Lincoln, after telling
his story, added THAT'S what he'll do
with Lee" and two weeks afterward Lee
capitulated.
&C. Fl. w. Van Solver is prepared to
do house painting and papering in con-
nection with sign writing.
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