The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-08


fastness forbade anxiety and encouraged
such confidence that men trusted In him
rather than in themselves Fear never
blanched his countenance, dishonor never
weakened his strong heart, and it was
easy to believe him good and great man.
Therefore, resolved, That, uniting in sor-
row on the decease of our venerated hon
orary president,a copy of these proceedings
be transmitted TO his family, with the as
surance of our sympathy in this rrepara-
bic bereavement; that they be entered
upon the minute book of the association,
and be published in the gazettes Of this
city. Respectfully submitted,
z. McGlashan,
John Screven,
A. McC. Duncan,
M. P. Usina,
]. =. White,
j. r. Saussy,
Committee.
The resolution was received with every
mark of approval by The veterans Imme-
diately after it's reading Veteran ]. r.
Saussy arose 10 move their acceptance
by the association. Mr.. Saussy paid high
tribute TO the memory of his departed
comrade, referring in stirring terms TO
the ability that had made him conspicuous
ia war and lauding the bravery mag
nanimity and generalship displayed by
him. He emphasized the fact that the
profession of Gen. McLaws had been that
of arms and drew the attention of his
hearers to the fact that on his leaving
West Point. instead of turning to some
pursuit of peace in which his natural abil-
ity would have insured him success he
adhered 10 his determination 20 fight the
battles of his country. The education he
had received at the military academy
would have enabled him to enter any pro-
fesslon after a time spent In additional
study When the time came for q choice
between the causes of the north and his
own section, Gen. McLaws, Col. Saussy
said, could have secured a high place in
the federal army, for the possession of
those talents that made his career as a
soldier so exemplary, would have at once
caused him 10 be selected for some high
position But any thought other than that
OF his placing his sword at the disposition
of his own land was for
eign TO his intention, and his
first step on the outbreak of hostilities
was TO put himself at the service
of his state. Mr.. Saussy then spoke of
Gen. McLaws in time of peace, describing
touchingly the visit of the general to
Washington city to correct some error
that had crept into his accounts as quar-
termaster in the United States army be-
fore the war, and that had caused the
claim to be made that there was some dis
cfepancy. Arrived at the capital, he was
entirely successful in satisfying the au-
thorties that there was no other error
than that which had arisen through the
accounts having gone through other
hands, and his honor was Internationally
asserted. 1t was while at the capital on
this mission, Col. Saussy stated, that the
general met President Grant, his West
Point friend and his wartime enemy He
was received by the President with eV-
cry mark of respect and esteem, and a
renewal Of the friendship of cadet days
was established pretty tribute was
paid to Gen. Grant for the magnanimity
that enabled him to recognize in so cor
dial manner one whom the country
had branded as rebel and the bravery
that he showed in giving the southern gem
eral, unsolicited by him, the appointment
under the government of which Gen. Nc
Laws, in his war-reduced circumstances,
stood greatly in need.
Closing with an eloquent motion for the
adoption of the resolutions, Mr.. Saussy
was followed by Judge Falligant whose
speech, seconding the motion of MIR.
Saussy, was one of the uratorical efforts
for which he is famous. "It is with I'M
feigned emotion, Mr.. ePresident
and veterans of the associa-
tion,' said Judge Falligant, that
q rise TO second the motion for the
adoption of the resolution. on such oc-
casions as this one is too greatly over
come TO express in proper manner the
thoughts that crowd upon his mind and
heart ] have never been fully able to
surrender the convictions OF my boyhood
days that swelled when Virginia withdrew
from the union; that grew stronger when
Georgia sent on her legions and her gall
lant sons fell side by side with the Nir-
ginians on the soil of their native state"
| Then followed one of those tributes to the
lost cause thar the speaker can pay with
such grace of word and manner, and tho
vi of AFqTa
| was true" said Judge Falliganl ITO the
| convictions Of elevated manhood and TO
/ the principles of patriotic Georgiaus."
| Memories of Gen. McLaws, while in Vir-
| ginta, were related, and a realistic descrip-
| ton Of the battle of Sharpsburg, upon the
scene of which Gen. McLaws arrived at
the fateful moment, and was able to turn
The tide Of battle, was given.
| Gen G. NJ. Sorrel was then called upon
| by the chairman. and, responding, saiu
! that nothing could have been more pleas
! ing to him than TO be present on an oc-
| cason when his comrades had gathered
/ to pay tribute to the general with whom
! ne had served in Georgia, Tennessee ana
| virginia. He would not, he said add to
what the preceding speakers had said OF
| the departed general but expressed his
! hearty concurrence in every sentiment
that had been uttered
| The chairman then arose to Join in the
| payment Of respect to the memory Of his
| friend and comrade in arms saying that
| il had been his privileges to know Gen.
McLaws and 20 be closely associated with
! him on the field in camp and on the
/ march. The calm dignity, the self eCu,-
| poise and the llever-faiing courtesy thar
| characterized tive officer were dwelt upon
| by the chairman, and the cordial relations
! That always existed between him and the
members of his command were cited as a
mark Of the ability that stamped his mill
| tary conduct.
] After the chairman had concluded il was
/ agreed to suspend the remaining business
Of the association. and, upon motion, the
meeting adjourned.