The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-02-23
The situation of the monument is very
with the avenues of large moss
covered oaks opening on all sides.

The situation of the monument is very
pleasing with the avenues of large moss
covered oaks opening on all sides.
NAME TO BE HONoRED.
Robert Houstoun Anderson, to whom the
monument is dedicated was born in Sa-
vannah in 1885. He was son of Capt
John w. Anderson, prominent and
wealthy citizen of Savannah.
He received his early education in Sa-
vannah, and was appointed cadet at the
West Point Military Academy in 1853 He
graduated with honors in 1857, and was
for few months instructor in cavalry
tactics at West Point, He was assigned
as second lieutenant to the Ninth In
fantry, and was ordered to Washington
Territory. On the breaking out of the war
he resigned his commission and returned
to Georgia. He was appointed by the
confederate government adiutant general
with the rank of captain, and assigned to
duty on Gen. w, H. T. Walkers staff at
Pensacola.
IN THE VIRGINIA CAMPAIGN.
Gen. Walkers brigade was transferred
to the Army of Northern Virginia in the
summer of 1861. Gen. Walker resigned
his command in the winter of 1851, and
Capt. Anderson was ordered to report to
Gen. Beauregard, then commanding the
district of South Carolina and Georgia
In 1862 the confederate congress
passed a bill creating battalions of sharp
shooters, and Gen. Beauregard authorized
Capt. Anderson to organize a battalion of
four companies in this district, of which
he became major. The battalion was
composed entirely Of Georgians. and Mai
Anderson soon made it famous for its
high state of efficiency and discipline.
This battalion reelected so much credit
upon Mai. Anderson's capacity for organ
ization that in 1868 the cavalry companies
scattered along the coast of Georgia were
consolidated into the Fifth Regiment
Georgia cavalry under his command as
colonel.
Col Anderson fulfilled all that was ex-
pected of him in his new position, and the
Fifth cavalry soon became a noted organi-
zation throughout the whole confederacy
In the spring of 1864, the Fifth cavalry
was ordered to join the western army and
report to Gen Wheeler. Col. Anderson
and his regiment took part in all the ser
vice performed by the cavalry of the west
ern army during the great struggle be-
tween Sherman and Johnston. In the
fight at Newman Col Anderson was Sc
verely wounded. 1t was after this battle
that he was promoted TO hrigadier gen
eral. His brigade consisted of the 9TH
Georgia, and the I'd, 3D. 9th, and 1th con-
federates, cavalry regiments. the four
last named regiments being composed
principally of Alabama and Mississippi
troops.
A GREAT ORGANIZER.
Gen. Anderson was wounded again at
Fayetteville, n. c. His brigade was sent
TO Hillsboro during the armistice be-
tween Gems. Johnston and Sherman and
surrendered at this point. 1t was a tribute
10 Gen. Anderson's genius as an organizer
and commander that he held his brigade
well together while the other organiza-
tions Of Johuston's army were crumbling
away and the members scattering to their
homes, ana surrendered il in good shape.
While under Gen Beauregard, at
Charleston Gen. Anderson did some
splendid work at Battery Wagner with
his battalion Of Georgia sharpshooters
At the close OF the war Gen. Anderson
returned TO Savannah. where he took a
prominent part in civil affairs. He was
elected chief of police on the rcorgauiza-
Of the police force in 1865. which position
he held until his death. twenty-five
years afterwards. Under Gen. Ander-
sons command the Savannah police force
became model organization, ana was
widely known for It's efficiency and dis
cipiine
THE sABRh cLCH.
Gen. Anderson united with other clti-
fons DO the formation OF the "Saber
CLUB. "A mounted, uniformed command
OF which be WAS elected president and