The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03

the Fighting OommlsSdfy
Major Glnter commanded the highest
respect OF his superior officers as wei
as those under him. He was polite. pa
tlent. kindly with every one. and It was
not long after he entered the service be-
fore he became one OF the most popular
men In the brigade.
After the battle OF Cedar Run, in Au-
gust 1852 he volunteered TO act Ia place
OF Captain Norwood, who WAS wounded,
and he was actively engaged IN the battle
OF Second Manassas and the other battles
OF the Maryland campaign.
HIS DARING AND COURAGE.
by his daring and courage he rendered
distinguished service TO the brigade and
the whole corps at MANASSAS.
II was on the second day that the en-
omy was about 10 cut I'm two General
A. r. Hnrs division I'm heavy charge
when the gallant Gintor by his great
presence OF mind rallied the men. led
the charge. and drove the enemy back.
During all this he was as cool and self
Possessed as though he was taking a
walk for his health. II IS believed that
but for his quick and courageous work
upon this occasion Hill's division would
have been separated and Stonewail Jack
son compelled 10 make disastrous re-
treat
messed the heroism and brilliant military
manoeuvrcs OF Major Gintor In this charge
thought that he ought 10 be made a
Brigadier- General IN recognition of his
great service. one Of the officers sug-
gested that he be promoted. but with that
modesty and retiring spirit which have
always characterized the man he dis
couraged the movement, and even short
while ago when DIR. Hunter Mcclure
wished TO use the incident as valuable
bit Of history in an address delivered
upon the occasion of the dedication OF
the jackson Memorial Hall at the Vir-
ginia Military Institute. I'm Lexington.
Major Ginter asked him as a personal
favor not 10 do so. DIT Mcclure yielded
reluctantly but in referring 90 the ad-
dress afterwards he expressed regret that
his friendship for Major Ginter had TO
influence him TO omit one OF the most in
teresting pages in his manuscript.
Major Gintor was regarded as one Of
the best commissaries In the Confederate
army. Everybody who knew him liked
him. He had not an enemy in the entire
brigade. and no one ever spoke Of him
except i'm the highest terms of admira-
ton ana love.
REMOVED TO NEW YORK.
After the wer closed Major Ginter ac-
cepted the inevitable gracefully. and i'm
mediately commenced to look around for
"A suitable business in which TO engage
Wholesale linens and white goods he did
not think would continue 10 DO prOfita-
be. as he had 10 import most Of his stock
end pay for IL In gold only to sell for
deprecated currency. These odds were
too great against resuming the business
in which he had amassed a considerable
sum.
II did not take him long 10 make up his
mind what he would do. and soon he was
located in Wall street. New York. at the
head II a banking concern. He rad as
ISOLATED with him John H. Colquitt. who
has formerly been a clerk in the estab-
lishlnent Of Ginter. Alvey e. Arents
Richmond. The firm OF Harrison. God
din & AppersOn who did real estate
and banking business in this city, was
also closely identified for Il while with
the New York banking house, and Mr.
Samuel Harrison himself went to New
York and joined Major Ginter there as
member Of the firm. This concern failed
and left Major Ginter involved to no
small extent. The failure was due TO no
fault OF his. IL came with that fatal
crash known in the history Of banking as
BLACK Friday" and caused principally
by j. Could and his associates cornering
the gold In this country.
NEVER GREW DISCOURAGED.
Though financially ruined i'm the Ordi-
1eary sense Of the phrase and involved in
debt as well, Major Ginter was by no
cans discouraged. A few days after he
was driven TO the wall an intimate bust
ness acquaintance Of his expressed SYM
Iiathy for him and regret that he found
himself practically penniless and out OF
employment. Major Ginter thanked him
cordially. and added:
True. It isn't the most cheerful pros
pect l ever saw; but 1 trust l may get
to work soon and settle up everything
satisfactorily"
This hope was realized. Supported by
that application, energy and fine business
qualifications which have always char
acterized the man he was, stirring around
IN a day or two with a view Of getting
TO work again. He had no thought of be-
ing discouraged. On the contrary, there
seemed more need for activity than be-
fore. and soon he was travelling through
the country in the interests of his tobacco
business. He was successful in this, but
he wished to reach out for himself and
find broader business opportunities
HIS obligations, too, were con-
slant source of anxiety to him, and
ne was restless 10 get back into a pros
porous business by which he could pay
them of. BE il said 10 his credit, that
every dollar that he owed by reason OF
mis- failure in New York was paid off, and
all outstanding accounts against him set
tied TO the entire satisfaction Of his cred
ltOrs.
PARTNERSHIP WITH ALLEN.
Major enters attachment to Rich
nond had turned his thoughts constant
~ back to his old home. where he
had been so prosperous and contented.
lie grew restless to get back among his
old friends ana associates. He came
down from New York one day and had
a long talk with his friend, John f.
Allen. with a view OF opening a tobacco
factory. The result of this visit was
that a partnership was formed between
the two men, and the firm of John +.
Allen & Co., was established.
This was early in 1872. Mr.. Allen had
been engaged in the tobacco business for
some time. and had gained considerable
experience In this line The factory was
small affair. and the output scanty at
first. Tho firm occupied the old building
owned by Miles George. and situated on
tho north side OF east Franklin street, a
short distance below Mayo The manu-
facture Of all-tobacco and paper-roled
cigarettes was not commenced for some
time after the firm of John +. Allen &
Co was established. Chewing and smok-
ing tobacco were the lines OF goods made
IL was an uphill task 10 introduce on the
market a new line OF brands against so
lively a competition on all Sides but
Major Gintcr at once put his shoulder to
the wheel. and bent every energy towards
the building up Of a flourishing trade
Then It was that he commenced that re-
inarkable business career which has been
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