The Southern herald., 1899-09-15
Falogy Oh Senator Z. c. Walthall'
DELIVERED BIZ SENATOR 3, D,
AOSFY IN THE Q. 5. SENATE
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NJ. President. iEies within ;
ltWslVsmo0sh death has isksn from
ihs Senate Two illuslriOus sOns Of
Mississippi; within eight years four
great men from that Commonwealth
who we're famous 10 this chsnoer
have passed away, Davis, Lamar
George and WAlthall. names not to
Be forgotten, bat ever potent %
evoke respect, admiration and a.
fec,ion. To-day The Senate sus-
psnds its usual business 70 sprak
10 eulogy Of the latest mourned 0!
these renowned statesmen.
Edward Cary Wsllhall was a
native Of Richmond, Va, born
April 4, 1881, Of an old aud honor
able family. While 8 boy bis
father moved to Holly Springs,
Misc, where be received an sdues'
tion 10 an academy At time cele-
brAtsd He began early the read
ing Of Law and commenced the prae
Iice st the age Of 81, a. Coffseville,
Miss.
Four years aiterHard be was
elected district attorney. for the
Tenth judicial district, and was re-
elected in 1859, serving until he re-
signed to enter the Cunfrdera e
army early in 1851. His service in
that Office was able and brilliant,
and while an effective aud vigorous
prosecutor, be became a popular
faVOrite.
His face aud person was exceed
ingly handsome, bis courtesy win
ming, his intellect brigh. and quick
his manner energetic, and bis rise
at the bar to distinction rapid.
AT that time there were no rail.
roads in ihs! part Of Mississippi and
the bar at each cOur. house was
marked By ability as lawyers and
great good.tellowship. The circuit
was made by attorneys in private
conveyances, attended by servants,
and the business Of the courts
made interesting by the conflict o.
learning and wit, was also bright
snsd by the generous hospitality o
the local bar aud the citizens Of the
respective towns. In this goodly
company no man could hope fol
either professional or social success
without the aid of intellect, learn
ing, integrity, and honor. Amid
these congenial spirits the younl
district attorney was 10 his element
and his good qualities were amply
recognized, and present success
and reasonable expectation incileC
him to harder study and highe
achievements.
In the spring of 1851 he wa
elected the first lieutenant Of Com
pany H, Fifteenth Mississippi
Shortly after the organization ot lh'
regiment, on the 18th Of June, th'
lieu.ensnt.cOlonel resigned to &c
cepl the appointment OF surgeon
and Lieutenant Walihall was elect
ed lieutenani.colonel. This regl
menl did brilliant service atFlshinf
Creek, or Mill Springs, KY, anc
here be won bis spurs by asplendlC
display Of that cool integrity which
became the striking characteristic
Of his career. On the 11th OF April,
1852, he was elected colonel Of the
Twenty ninth Mississippi lufantry,
| On the 30lh Of June the same veal
hs was appninted brigsdier-geherali
to take effect the 18Th day Of De-
Cember, 1852. HIS brigade was
composed Of the Twenty.fourth
Twenty seventh, Twenty.ninth,
Thirlieth aud Thirty .toutth Missis.
sippi Infantry
On the 9th OF June, 1854 he was
appointed msj"f.gentraI. His di
vision was cowposed OF the brlgades
Of Generals Quarlss, Canty and
Reynolds.
stren days sitter his appointm eni
as'msjor:g general, Lieut.. Gen. Leon.
idas Polk, thu bishop general, wac
killed at Pine Mountain, and three
names we're sent to Richmond to be
cons. dered as bis successor. These
we're the names of Maj. Gen. A. P.
Stewart, Maj Gen. William B
Bate, and Maj Gen. E. G. Wal
thall.
I,peak now with great pleasure