The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-05-26

quently was permanently attached to
Grierson's cavalry corps and was con-
stantly engaged in active field service.
1t took part in the famous Sturgis x
dition. in the operations of General
Slocum south of Vicksburg in the move
ments of General A. j. Smith against
Forrest in the transcontinental cam
paign of General Pleasonton against
Sterling Price, besides participating in
a number of raids and minor expedi-
tions. During the forced marches made
in the heart of the enemy's country, the
privations and fights incident to these
movements, Captain Reeder bore his
full share and at times a conspicuous
part.
Bravery on the Field.
The battle of Nashville, which began
on Dec. Is, 1864, and lasted three days,
may be rated as a fair illustration of
what occurred elsewhere at various
times. On the third day of that contest
Captain Reeder, then acting as assist
ant adjutant general of the Seventh
division of Wilson's cavalry corps, un-
der the command of General Joseph f.
Knipe, was wounded in the right side.
Through the entire series Of engage
ments then fought he bore himself with
such bravery that he was subsequently
breveted major and lieutenant colonel
"for gallantry at Nashville" General
Knipe, in las official report of the battle,
wrote as follows:
Captain Frank Reeder, of my staff, con-
Quoted himself with a great deal of bravery,
exposing himself, when necessary, with a cour-
age That reflects the highest credit upon him.
During the course Of the battle Captain Reeder
had three horses shot under him, and was
himself wounded in the side. In the second
days battle he volunteered to lead a charge
against a position from which the charging
party had repeatedly failed to dislodge the
enemy; this time, however, the position was
taken and held. have the honor to recon-
mend and earnestly urge his promotion by
brevet.
Captain Reeder having been commits
stoned lieutenant colonel Of his regi-
ment, was placed in command, and on
the Both of December ordered to Ala
bama to take part in the siege of Mobile
and to assist in freeing the state from
rebel control. The speedy surrender of
General Dick Taylor having virtually
effected this, Colonel Reeder, with his
regiment, was ordered up Red river to
operate against the forces of General
Kirby Smith.
Thence he was transferred to the de-
partment of the gulf and stationed on
the borders of Louisiana and Texas.
Subsequently he and his regiment were
ordered to New Orleans.
Then, when the last foe of the govern
ment had surrendered, Colonel Reeder's
regiment, on the 14th of May, 1866, was
mustered out. He brought it to Phila-
delphia by way of the sea, where it was
finally discharged on the 18th of June.
While together he and his comrades in
arms had covered over 5000 miles of
travel, participated in twenty-five regu-
lar engagements and in many skirmishes.
The achieving of a military record
such as is here outlined at the age of 81
is so indicative of more than ordinary
ability as to render comment s~upertluous.
As a Party Leader.
After receiving his discharge Colonel
IIeeder entered the law school at Albany,
N. Y, where he prosecuted his legal
studies. He was admitted to the bar in
March, 1868, and commenced the prac-
tice of his profession in New York city.
He was there associated with General
Chester A. Arthur, who subsequently
became vice president and succeeded to
the presidency upon the death of Presi-
dent Garfield.
In the fall of 1869 he returned to
Easton and entered into a law partner
ship with his brother, Howard j.
Reeder, who is now n of the judges of
the Third Judicial district of Pennsyl-
vania.
General Reeder began, Immediately
upon his return to his old home. to take
IN active interest in politics, and to seek
by all honorable means to build up and
strengthen the Republican party. He
was appointed collector of internal reve-
Tue for the Eleventh district of Pennsyl-
vania in February, 1873, which position
he filled until October, 1876, Since then
he has devoted himself exclusively to
the practice of his profession.
In 1874 he was appointed by Governor
Hartranft brigadier general, command
ing the Fifth brigade, Second division,
n. G.. p, and after the consolidation of
the National Guard of the state into one
division was assigned to the command of
the Second brigade. In 1877, during the
railroad riots, he was in command of his
brigade and was ordered TO proceed with
his troops to Reading. He o sue
ceeded in restoring order and in saving
Reading from heavy loss. He resigned
from the National Guard in 1881.
General Reeder takes a lively interest
in public affairs and keeps a wide andin
telligent outlook upon all political ques-
NAFAA1 b'AA NtANt ~ AAtANAbAAtAAH ~ was
a delegate to the last Republican ma
tional convention, and one of the com
mittee appointed to notify Harrison and
Morton Of their nomination as the stand
ard bearers of the party. He took a
keen interest in the campaign and did
much solid, earnest work for the ticket.
He was unanimously elected one of
the delegates at large to the Minneapolis
national Republican convention at the
last state convention. In the last state
campaign General Reeder was tempo
rarily in charge of the Republican state
headquarters while Chairman Watres
was presiding over the extra session of
the state senate.
Secretary Leach's Party Services.
Mr.. Leach was born at Cape May, N.
j., Aug. 20, 1866. He took up his resi-
dence in Philadelphia in 1873, and was
admitted to the bar in March, 1877. He
early displayed an aptitude for politics.
In 1885 he became secretary of the
Republican state committee, under
Chairman Cooper, and he has held that
position ever since. In this capacity