The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1895-08-10
The Great, Coed Heart Of the Man
Under All circum-
II: stances.
Weeping at the Sight Of His
Undergoing the Terrors
Of War.
He Never Denied Being an Irish
man, and Said His Wife Was
Of the Same Race.

The first time I met General Sherman
was at Paducah, KY, when my regiment
was ordered to his command, writes the
Rev. George w. Pepper, In the New
York Independent He intimated his
desire to have the officers visit him.
He was In his happiest mood. and in
quired from what part Of the state our
companies were recruited and the name
Of the colonel. He spoke proudly Of
Ohio having done more than it's duty in
filling up her quota SO promptly.
One of the captains thought he would
take advantage of the Generals cordial
ity, and began to ask questions. Where
is Buckner (the Confederate commander)
andSwhen do you expect to attack him?
We are spelling for fight" 10
AT this question Sherman lost his
Christian serenity Of temper and abrupt
ly answered: "a very improper ques-
ton for you to ask, sir. You will have
enough Of fighting. The war is not yet
commenced
IL This pleasant and interesting incident,
which took place after athe battle Of
Chattanooga, shows General Sherman's S
knowledge of his men, his profound and
touching allusions to the memory Of
those who had fallen in battle. It was
at Resaca; the General visited the Irish
Legion; the soldiers uncovered their
heads as they rushed in hundreds to
catch glimpse of their heroic comman-
der and hear what he had to say. Cen
eral Sherman introduced Mcpherson, his
successor in command of the Army OF
the Tennessee, and also General Barry,
then inquired after the different officers
of the legion. s5
General Sherman So the poor Colonel
was kilIea2
Major Flynn Yes, General, and our.
Lieutenant Colonel has not yet been able
to join us. 25 . &
General sherman why, was he
wounded? 5s Is
II Major Flynn--Yes very seriously.
General Sherman How is your chap
lain? Is he still with you?
Major .FlynnNo, General; poor Fa-
ther Kelly died in Chicago. III I
General Sherman-Haye you many
sick In the regiment?
Major F'lynn-Not one. y.
General Sherman--That is very good );
still the situation here does not appear
healthful, although your camp is very
neat and clean. However,s you will
soon be leaving here now. In what
state is your sportation?
Such questions as these show Sher-
mans knowledge Of and interest In his
men. @ IA -5.@5 b sstsg5 IL a d. Il i45
| In continuing the conversation, he
said: The road from Nashville to De-
catur is now open. have Just been
over it, and soon we will be ready to have
another brush. AS quickly as can es-
|tablish some more depots and get down
enough supplies, we will be at 1t again.
BY the way,I had good news from
Paducah this morning. The old war
horse, Colonel Hicks, defeated Forrest,
who has about seven thousand cavalry
up there with him; but General Grier-
son is In his rear, and will be sure to bag
him. at this point the band struck up
.,sHail to the Chief" The Major made a
neat little speech, congratulating the
General on his promotion, and added: !:
81 nave just been reading in the Pilot
that you are all Irish" ss
Eyes, Irish blood courses in my VEINS 4
remarked General Mcpherson.
..And for me- said General Barry,
tiny parents came from Cork.
\ E.#istsWell,'' 2 said General Sherman. Il have
never denied being an Irishman; and, i,
I besides, my wife is Irish. But we want
ITO see the paper. !" # i
\ never saw such a sudden change
/ come over the face of any man as came
over that OF General Sherman after the
battle Of Kennesaw Mountain. In that
terrible engagement several of the most
brilliant officers had fallen, among
them Harker, who commanded the Sher-
R man Brigade, that had been raised by
81 brother OF the, General, Senator sher-
man. General Sherman was terribly
wrought up over this disaster. "a Com
federate prisoner was brought into head
quarters, ia soldier Of some Savannah
Hregi ment. He was poorly clad and look
Sei. .Wretched when he was brought before
Sherman and as he beheld the stern
0f the General he trem-s
1 bieGl with fear, So 5a5jI3
where are yolls ON, si1s 20 g'' asked
herman stsI Ireland beja abbers! Ginera1;;.