Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-16
GENERAL HAMPTON.
HE has LEFT WASHINGTON FOR
HIS CAROLINA HOME.
TO PUBLISH AN INTERESTING BOOK.
"HIaory Of the Cavalry OF the
Army Of Northern Virginia."-He
Could Probably Sell II Now for
$4,000.

WASHINGTON. u. c.. November b.
(speclal)-General Wade Hampton left
to-day for his home near Columbia. s
c.. where ne will devote his time TO
the completion Of history OF the
operations ~ the Confederate cavalry
during the late war The General has
most nattering and advantageous offers
from publishers for the work. and. no
doubt ne Will realize handsomely from
Sc sale.
Speaking OF General Hampton. Judge
Thomas J. Mackey, OF South Carolina.
said to-day; II think General Hampton
will ind that the President has con-
ferrod upon him real boon by accept
ing his resignation OF the Office or
United States Railroad Commissioner.
The General, who I need not state is in
full bodily and mental vigor. unlike the
political pensioner who succeeds him in
Office can now devote himself 10 the
completion OF an important military
work long since projected by him. and
for which he alone has the necessary
material IL Is entitled The History Of
the Cavalry Of the Army OF Northern
Virginia IL will fl a very wide
hiatus in our military annals General
Hampton succeeded to the command OF
tho cavalry on the fall of General j. E.
b. Stuart at the battle of Yellow
Tavern. May u. 1864 on that day Gene
raj Sheridan. in whose front that daring
body OF horse had been operated with
great enterprise estimated its strength
40 QO)1 But the fact was that, while
there were then 1000 men on the rolls,
there were only 500 present for duty
General Stuart. the unquailing beau
sabreur' OF the army had greatly de-
picted his command by granting fur
l0ughs 20 troopers who reported that
Their horses were either lame or had
sore backs. General Hampton. possess
iug the faculty for command in a very
hsh degree. put a check upon the game
OF free furloughs that greatly improved
The condition OF his horses. If a SOL
dars horse was disabled for service he
sent the man to the trenches, where he
made good infantryman. With what
skill and effectiveness he operated his
brave command-alWays ina the right
place at the right time-the following
incident illustrates:
AT GETTYSBURG.
at dawn ON the second day Of the
battle Of Gettysburg Hampton, observ-
ing that the left flank of our army
was uncovered and exposed TO the dam
ger OF being taken i'm reverse, posted
his brigade 10 protect it. 1t was
timely move that saved our army from
IuiHous disaster. The sun had just
risen, when a large body of cavalry, evil
IDENTIFY bent on turning our left, adj
vagced from the direction Of Cups HILL
unaware Of the near presence Of Hamp-
nd xrh mil
cd delivered a deadly fire at short
range and then. charged with drawn
sabres. driving the Federal columns
badly shaken by the sudden yolley, into
a disorderly retreat.
The cavalry thus discounted was COM
manded by General Alfred Pleasonton. a
most able and successful soldier, and the
real organizer Of that arm of the service
I'm the Union army. In 1880, General
Hampton then being in the Senate,
called upon him at his quarters in Wash
ington, and introduced TO him General
Pleasanton. who was a true knight, like
himself. The greeting was mutually
cordial. for with soldiers worthy Of the
name no hands clasp so warmly as those
who have sheathed the sword The
battle Of Gettysburg was naturally re-
farred 10. for those heights of destiny
fling no shadow Of shame on the soldiery
OF either side that contended on opposing
lines OF duty there.
General Pleasonton requested Hamp-
ton TO inform him what the strength OF
his command was In that attack. He
suffered another surprise when told it
was 5000 General Pleasonton then
stated that his own force numbered 10000
excellent cavalry. and that when attacked
he was moving 10 capture General Lees
entire commissary and ordnance trains,
which he would have done, but for that
effective attack Of Hampton's cavalry
FROM PRIVATE TO GENERAL.
ct may be of interest to note that
Hampton was the only soldier on either
side who rose from the grade Of private
I'm the ranks to that Of lieutenant-gene-
raj
81 have conferred with several leading
r-Iblishers I'm New York in regard TO
General Hamptou's contemplated work.
jim that matter / acted on my own mo-
ton. for whether near or FAR, 1 salute
the great Carolinian and ideal soldier
with profound respect, and seek 10 al
vance his interests ! have reason 10 be
especially grateful TO him, as by MS slue
7 made a canvass Of the State, when
under his wise leadership. the civilization
of South Carolina was redeemed in 1876.
In that campaign l alone advocated the
national Republican candidates, urging
the election of Hayes and Hampton l
can state adviscdly that II GeneHal
HAMPTON completes his book he can ell
feet a sale Of il at once for SOoD AT
least and will realize much larger sum
n the publisher pays him a royalty IN
stead OF making a cash purchase.
PERSONAL.
Mrs Fannie Hundley. OF Halifax, Va
and her granddaughter, Miss FANNIE
owen who have been here sightseeing.
.torplng at Miss Lizzie Carriers, on
street left a few days ago-Mrs HundIey
,,fra directly home and Miss owen
Who Is a very beautiful and charming
vrinr lady. stopped over at FrederlcKs-
purg 10 visit friends. g..
Mr. W. Maxwell Barton, son or Gene
raj Barton. Of Fredericksburg' VINO mas
been Iu the service Of the District Gov
eminent as civil engineer for some
Years has accepted position with me
Nicaragua Canal Commission. ana VIII
sail from New York about the 2Oth' MI
barton is an expert engineer, ana ne
cypscts 10 be absent year or more
assisting in making a survey OF the
tanal
Secretary Button. OF the Virginia stare
Committee has been here recently iof
day or two. the guest of Mr.. II. H.
West Of the Post Mr. Button extend
sl his visit TO Martnsburg, W. Va
where there Is said 20 be some one III
whom he Is deeply interested
Misses Grace and Lillian Mahood' OF
Roanoke city. Va. are visiting Their cou-
sin. Mr. j. A. Phillips. on Capltol hhi'
Miss Roberta Edmundson, postihlslI coz
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