The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-30

Frederick farrls hnu lueu Oy tnurIes Mill
brough. both of Louisa. He could remem-
Der its completion TO louisa Courthouse
about 1910 and to Gorionsvlls a few years
later. and then how its route had been
changed from la rlsOnburg 10 Jharlotfes-
Vile and stanton. which latter place It
reached in 1851. th,n to COvington in 1861
and then after the WAY to the Queen City OF
the West
GRYAT WORK.
He folt with becoming pride that he had
done much 10 connect the waters OF the
Chesapeake with the Chio river. and IN that
way had been enabled through manifold con-
nections 30 build up great trunk lne winch
would o Of inestmable benefit to Virginia
and to Richmond.
Ever watchfui Of the interests Of the road,
and strict dsciplinsr an he nsveri heless
managed 10 maintain bis influence over al
employees and preserved their respect and
frien ship Jus; a. be kept securely fastened
10 him the fidelity OF the members OF his old
brigade.
around the open grave in the county he
loved 20 well there were no more sorrowing
hearts or greater q stress manifested than by
bis subordinate railroad employees. Ihey ret
as il they had lost a counselor and ifieha.
w o while making them discharge with great
est diligence their duty. yet WAS ever mlndId!
OF their comfort and Their interests.
No more sublime spectacle can be presented
than that of p man in nigh position icing
mOurned for by those occupying places DeioW
him and no exhibition Of such conduct could
be more touching than tue contributions 10
this monument which freely flowed from the
pockets of men who had but little % give,
sBd who were obliged 30 use nearly al thsy
could make for the meager support OF them
selves and their families
TRUST ~ HIM.
a.. In
railroad he was always access bic. and they
placed the most implicit reliance in whatever
he said 10 them.
If condu tor. engineer. section-hand or por-
ter were sick or in trouble he displayed the
same kindness II heart in doing what be
could 10 restore them 20 health. Just 40 ne bad
been known in the war 10 ride at night within
the Federal outposts and pickets IN order 70
take leaye of comrades whom he thought were
going to die and whom he would never see
ln All the gicissitudes Of war and amid oil
Of his varied duties in peace he ever remem.
be- Cd his county Of Hanover ana the city oi
Richmond.
In 1871 he was elected to and accepted the
Craftsmanship Of the board OF supervisors OF
Hanover county which position he hlled TO
the day of his death, showing that however
employed in many ways he might be bis heart
always turned TO his home and his oldest and
best frleuQt. IN 1879. III IthpouSt W buo
unanimous call of a Democratic Senatorial
convention composed Of the counties Of Han
over and Caroline. he became candidate for
the State Senate. After campaign OF great
excitement ne was elected and took his seat
and was made chairman of the Committee on
Finance Here his ability and experience be-
came again useful 10 his constituents ana 10
the State of Virginia. 49,.
Though apparently independent in politics
and declining to 90 into q caucus OF either
party in the Legislature. he favored ana
voted for the measures proposed ana auVO-
Gated by the adherents Of Democracy, and
no better evidence Is wanted 10 prove his
being in accord and in touch with the great
majority Of his former friends and associates
than the unanimous support he received
from them for legislative positions. rs well as
bv the attendance here to-day IN such large
numbers Of those he formerly commanded III
war and legislaled for in peace.
CONFIDENCE.
Now. in conclusion, how wildly that statue
in military garb is recalled 10 our memory as
a cayalrynan who possessed the confidence
OF his commanders. the affection OF MS
men! To his brigade we know he gave
his pever-failing attention. HIS horses
we're kept shod aud saddles watched
TO prevent giving them sore backs: smmuni-
ton WAS kept well supplied; ratlons and Tor
age. when they could be obtained. were
promptly issued and when an order was
given for Wickhsm's brigade to move at a
designated hour. at that hour they moved.
we'll eouipped for the march OF the battle
field He watched both men and horses with
all the care a faithful husband gives 70 loving
wife and dear children. lie was Jealous.
active and enterprising in the discharge OF his
duties-always yigilant: sometimes too much
30.
On one occasion il is recalled When his brl-
pade was in close proximity TO the enemy
and the pickets If both were close enough 10
EXCHANGE tobacco for coffee in the kind
ness of his heart he told his division COIN
mander that in order that he might get some
much needed sleep he would put his blankets
in the same room with him on the upper floor
Of q little log shanty, then used temporarily
for headquarters. 50 that he might not be dis
turbed in case of any false alarm during the
night. He could sleep securely while he
watched over the picket lines. linen
he gave orders for one member from
each of the ten or twelve picket posts TO
report TO him every five minutes during
the night whether there was anything gong
on or not ia con eguence there was sue
cession of troopers going up and down the
stairs in that little house with heavy boots
and clanking sabres every few minutes during
the night. Ii is unnecessary TO say that
neither the brgadier nor the malor,general
were refreshed upon that occasion by Ma
lures sweet restorer," bamy sleep.
REMRMBERED.
Virginians, you remember him in the halls
Of legislation, as a railroad man. rs president
Of your State Agricultural Society, as gener-
ous. high-minded citizen of your city.
Soldiers of the cavalry corps. you rode with
him under the fierce rays Of the midday sun
and under the drenching storms OF the md
night cloud, He was iamihar inquire to
Won in battle and bivOuac
Troopers of Wickham's brigade. behold
on the very spot. where thirty years ago,
Confederate soldiers were trained for battle,
the bronze representative Of your CON-
mauder You see him as you have seen him
so often on the battlefield. We can fancy his
brigade is dismounted and IN line of battle IN
his front, while but short distance IN rear OF
the conflict the number threes are holding
the horses of one and two on one side and oi
number four on the other. Three regiments
have gone into tho fight and the Fourth Vir.
rinia. let us say, is held IN reserve. They
are mounted with drawn saOres in close col
umn OF sauadrons but a short distance away.
II is the intention Of the brigade commander
TO hurl them on the enemy should they be
broken by the regiments engaged, ar use
them TO protect their withdrawal 20 the llnt
of horse-holders should that be necessary.
THE POSITION.
Your general has removed his hat and il
| dismountel temporarily, not only 10 give &
needfl rest TO his faithful charger. but L
await the result Of the attack on III, enemy.
But see. his field glass has been replaced IL
its case In moment he mounts lii
decision has been reached. \ sta OH al
! carries his orders 10 the ourth 10 move tc
the front. In few moments the bugle vii