New-York tribune., 1891-02-15

secretaries and harmony for the first time
reigns at the War Department
General Sherman OF tall and spare figure.
lie had what is called an iron constitution. lie
never showed signs Of fatigue, and WAS tiselcsS
In going about seeking amusement and enter
tanning when not engaged in the performance
of his duties. At the War Department ne was ii
close worker. He had great energy and great de-
cision of character lie could transact business
rapidly lie had keen intuitOns and formed i'll
Urcssions as rapidly a woman. lie was Il
strange combination Of iron seil-control and pas
sionate emotional capabilities. lie rarely pre-
parrd himself for any spccch-making. Nearly all
of his remarks were oh-hand. the IDEAS Of which
were Suggested TO him through the stimulus Of
the occasion. lie fond Of attending Grand
Army gatherings. At their meetings, called camp
fires. he used to appear at his best. surrounded
hv his old asSOciatcs he would recount III
most spirited and entertaining manner stories and
cxperienccs of his campaigns. He was man
or extreme simplicity Of manners thoroughly
devoid Of any prctence He a manly man.
lie was in sympathetic touch with the plain people.
lie knew all parts Of this country well. lie was
cspccally interested in the West and its develop
ment. His habits were good. lie used liquor
and tobacco, but always in moderation.
One Of the most important chapters Of his life
lie wrote this book too after the war for
his own personal comfort. lie bad 10 speak Of
tho actors in the War Of the Rebellion while
,hc greater number of them were still living.
He wrote as plainly concerning them as II they
had been dead and buried. His blunt criticisms
brought ont many protests. But in the end thcS"
memoirs will live as ore of the most correct
pctures of the period through which he passed.
The books written by the three great GcnCrois
form splendid basis for an estimate OF their
characters Sherman is more brilliant. NOR" slash
ing and entertaining. This is his character.
The General was over six feet III height. lie
was broad adshuuldcrcd There WIS great re-
semblance between him and his brother. Senator
John Sherman. General sherman bad all the rug
aedncss of feature Of a man who lived ont
of doors. while the Senator's features are refined
hy indoor life and the study Of books. The Gen.
eral had broad forehead. DARK eyes deeply ST.
4 large Roman nose. a face marked and scanned
in its upper part and hidden in the lower part
by short gray beard and muStachc lie had a
deep voice lie was fond Of young people. lie
loved t. 90 to the t1cnttc He had the reputation
Of being one of the most gallant men IN TIE
Army His galMntry, however, was kindly and
commcndahle throughout his whole long li'.
lis great name was never ;'uc ed hN scandal.
He had fatherly, kindly air which made a wei
come for him in every house in Washington. Ills
favorte compaaion IN Washington days was Gca-
cral Van Nlct. Arm in arm they used 20 -
about from one house T. another, greeted every
where with the smiles and bright looks of the
Young ladies Of WaslinHor, who yiod with each
other in stIcwing social roses in the path Of this
most distinguished and most charming veteran.
r. G.. CRAWFORD.