Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-14
GEN. BUssEY's TRIBUTE.
His Intimate Relations With Gen. Sherman
and His High Regard for Him.

His Intimate Relations With Gen. Sherman
and His High Regard for Him.
Gen. Cyrus Bussey, the assistant secretary of
the interior, in talking today in regard to Gen.
Sherman said: Il first met Gen. Sherman at
Benton Barracks, NO., in November, 1861.
had just reported there with full regiment of
cavalry. Gen. Sherman had just assumed
command after having been relieved
in Kentucky under q cloud charged
with insanity. I spent many evenings
with the general at his headquarters and re-
ceived from him many valuable lessons which
greatly aided me as an officer of the army
during all my subsequent services. During the
siege of vicksburg I was chief Of cavalry. and
served Immediately under Gen. Sherman's
command: l saw much Of him during the
siege and led the advance Of his army in the
campaign to Jackson against Joe Johnston's
army Immediately after the fall of Vicksburg
After the enemy was routed and driven out of
the country my command occupied the rear
and Gen. sherman accompanied me both on
the advance and on the return to our camps in
the rear OF Vicksburg. 80 / had an excellent
opportunity OF becoming intimately acquainted
with him and where formed great admira-
ton for him as q man and general.
GIVING DUE CREDIT TO GRANT.
Zone circumstance wish TO mention. While
waiting at Jackson after the retreat of John
ston the chief justice of the supreme court of
Mississippi rendered to Gen. Sherman and his
stan banquet, at which Gen. Frank P. Blair
proposed toast to Gen. Grant. Gen Sherman
rose and said 1 want TO respond to that toast.
1 see that many newspapers Of the country
have credited me with originating the plan
adopted by Gen. Grant for the cap
not entitled to this credit. Gen. Grant alone
originated that plan and carried it to success
full completion without the cooperation of any
OF his subordinate officers and in the face Of
my protest - wen % that Of many of the off,
GERS
Much more which he said convinced me-
and every other officer that be was as loyal to
his chief as he was to his country. 1t caused
| us all to have implicit faith in him. While Q
rigid disciplinarian, have witnessed on his
part many kind acts toward private soldiers.
who were frequently found disabled Struggling
behind their commands. In Gen. sherman
death l lose not only my old commander, for
whom L have ever cherished the warmest affec-
| ton, but also a personal friend. was pro-
NOTED on his recommendation and am proud
70 have had the honor to serve under his dis
| tinguished Leadership.
| TIE GENERAL COMPASSIONATE THE n.axrrunu
OF THE WAR.
"a conversation had with Gen Sherman
in November, 1861, shows his insight into the
magnitude Of the struggle that was Just begin.
| ming. Gen. Sherman asked me how long
supposed the war would last l answered. hay.
| ing in mind Mr.. Stewards proclamation that
| ninety days would b suf6cient, that it would
require eighteen months Gen. sherman re-
piled: The war viii last between four and five
years. All the volunteers now in the army and ali
who can be induced to inlist will serve their
three years; those who survive will re-enlist a
veteran volunteers and then the government,
| will have to resort to the draft in order &c
raise enough men TO restore the Union. We
Will have to abandon the great wagon trains
now being supplied to regiments, and as far al
possible live of Of the country. By this policy
| the south win become exhausted and we shall
| triumph
1.-The history Of the next four years prove
how true prophecy Sherman uttered"
ENEMIES AND FRIENDS.