The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1892-07-26

not be SO, and we should ever cherish the
fondest memories OF those who stood with us
the government as it existed in the days OF
our fathers. General Henderson was born
and reared in this, Newton, county, in which,
by the generosity of its citizens, we have met
today to hold our annual reunion-a hitting
place and occasion to speak words OF eulogy
of her hOnOred son.
He was of gentle birth and had ample
means to afford himself and family all reason
able comforts and pleasures. The war be-
tween the states had been carried on for about
year when feeling that his native south
needed his services. he commenced the organ
ization of regiment His efforts resulted lifted
in 1862 he was elected and commissioned Its
colonel.
his survivors and comrades the facts In the
career Of General Henderson us COM
maHder.
was with us except for a short time when
wounded His history is the history OF the
tied striking traits of character-such, too,
as were absolutely essential for successful
military leader.
He was strict discpllnarlan and very ex-
acting in the performance of duty, though
not cruel, fine drill MASTER and always Kept
his command under good control; was very
particularly that of the regiment; brave
in battle, but not rash, and was remarkably
of battle, and in extricating it when oYtr-
whclmed by numbers; he did not forget the
comfort of his men, and saw that they We're
provided for. III short he was q superb sol
der, of splendi appearance and a magnificent
horseman. Some of these characteristics, at
first, rendered him somewhat unpopular; but
when 1t was found that the effect of his course
had made, out OF raw material, Il splendid
regiment, winning honors III almost every bat
| ever afterwards loved, oheyed and respected.
We do not think err in saying that what
| ever of reputation for bravery and eticieI-y
| the regiment achieved in the twenty-one b1t-
! ties in which it was engaged i'll large
| measure due to General Henderson. During
| the latter part of the war he was made a
| brigadier general event which would hste
| happened long before but for his mO0tsty,
| which also marked trait in his char
| acter.
| The chairman of your committee will never
| forget him. lie war. and i'll peace,
one of his best friends and advisers. lou
comrades can never forget him. In his ftLl-
| lily relations he was pure and aflcCt0n;lte;
| in his relations with his fellow men he was
| true. honorable and brave. How sad that a
strong, proud man, as he was, should have
been stricken with an incurable mnlady which
| though not quickly fatal, yet rendered him,
in the latter part Of his Iife; ineapahe OF en-
| manded of him. and which he so much de-
of February, 1891
of February, 1891
| Gods finger touched him ana he slept"
Some of his old companions in arms bore
! his remains from Atlanta to his Old home and
| tenderiy placed them in their last earthly
| resting place in yonder cemetery.
| AS expressive of sentiments, your cont
| mitbce recommend these resolutions:
! Resolved, That the death of General IIeY-
| derSon, old commander was received win
| profound sorrow and our deepest sympathy
| went forth TO his bcreaycd family.
| Resolved. That the south had no trucr or
| more patriotic son and the confederate army
| no drawer soldier.
| Resolved. That shall cherish his
| memory and never forget his fidelity 10 Is
| during the hardshipS. pIiFations and daneetS
| of the mighty struggle in which we were tn
| gagged, and trust that he is today i'll the realms
| of eternal peace.
| Resolved, That this memorial and these -es-
| olutions be spread minutes, embodied
| in our history and n copy furnished to the
| family Of General Henderson.
w. L. CALHOUN. Chairman.
| w. H. HIL$EH,
| SAflNiI