The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-30

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yielded everywhere else there was a Col.
Ferguson out in Missouri, who declined
10 surrender. Finally his men, by rep
resenting that they would be hung unless
they did yield and get paroles, preValled
on him to agree TO surrender.
The valiant Colonel inquired where ne
could find some one To surrender TO, ana
was told that there was Yankee cap
tain with about 80 men under him at "A
town "a short distance Off who would re-
ceive his submission and parole his men.
Colonel Ferguson at once sent onvoys TO
the caDtain with the information that
he was prepared 90 surrender. The am
swor was returned that his surrender
would not be received. A second dele
CATION was dispatched, but met with no
better luck.
Colonel Ferguson thereupon threw out
pickets. advanced his artillery so as To
command the position of the Fedorals,
and sent word that if he was not allow
ed To surrender at once he would open
upon them. His submission was received
and his men paroed
TRIBUTE TO GENERAL MAURY.
General Lees story was received with
loud laughter by the veterans Then
continuing. he said that just forty years
had passed since he first saw General
Dabney III. Maury, when he was young
cavalryman, who needed neither whip
nor spur to make him perform his duty.
when the civil war began said Gen
eral Lee, General Maury was serving
under the flag Of the Union. but when he
heard Virginia's call, he promptly re-
signed his commission and for four years
fought for the Southland.
"He became a distinguished soldier.
d. ..fI
defence Of Mobile was one Of the most
splendid achievements Of the war He
is a man pure of life. Of spotless oharac-
ter. an able author, and "A charming COM
paniOu. ] introduce 10 you MajOr-Gene-
raj Dabney n. Maury. who will tell you
Of the wonderful Wizard Of the Saddle
Of the West"
As General Maury passed General Lee
on his way to the platform, he grasped
his hand and said earnestly: THANK you
for Jour kind words
General Maury read his address in a
clear voice. He told how Forrest start
ing life under difficulties. had achieved
success through determination, fearless
ness. uprightness and strict probity.
over six feet in height and Of powerful
frame. no obstacle was great enough 10
turn him from his path.
General Maurys address was fun ot
interesting incidents I'm the life Of General
Forrest ON ono occasion. said the
speaker Forrest had captured a number
of horses and saddles when he received
an order from General Van Dorm. his
superior officer 10 turn them over 10
him. Forrest twice refused 10 obey the
command. and was finally ordered to re-
port 10 headquarters.
When he arrived there General Van
Dorm reprmanded him severely. Forrest
lost his temper and said angriiy.
General Van Dorm. the time will come
when your rank will not prevent YOU
from having to account to me for this
insult"
With his eyes blazing with anger Van
Dorm replied that he would never allow
his rank 10 shield him for a moment; he
was ready personally to account for his
action.
a MANLY ACTION.
General Forrest looked at him for a
moment and then replied:
General. there are enough Yankees for
US to fight without fighting each other.
l am sorry for what | said:'
Van Dorm accepted Forests apology
in the same spirit i'm which il was ters-
dered and the two brave men ever after
held each other in the highest esteem.
General Maury went on 10 give In his
own inimitable manner incident after in
cldent. some thrilling. some pathetic. OF
FORESTS stirring war record. He told
of how. marching niDety-sx miles I'm
thirtv-six hours over almost impossible
roads and across swollen rivers, he had
saved the State Of Mississippi. driving the
invaders from her borders. Continually
on the road and almost constantly in
fight. he mad twenty-eight horses shot
under him. but was only wounded three
times himself Ho had a body guard Of
one hundred daring men, In leading
which TO. the fray seven captains were
killed. Forrest said the speaker. will al
wavs stand as the great exponent OF the
mounted riAeman. who fought with tho
revolver while mounted and with the rife
while afoot Neither he nor his men
understood the use OF the sabre.
tp. closing his address General Maury
said that General Forrest with the force
under him had during the war Killed 1896