The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-12-30
Gen. SEWELl
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TRENTON. Dec. 30, 1901.
Voorhees,, in general orders No
through Adjutant General
office, on Saturday afternoon, n
to the late General William J. Sew
bodying a history OF his careef. IN
ders read as follows:-
"1. The Governor and Commander-
Chief announces with great sorrow TIL
Major General William ]. Selweil con-
manding Division, National Guard, died
at his home in the city of Camden, Den
cember 27, instant.
General Sewell's record as a soldier
was long and distinguished ,pne, dating
from the earliest days of the war Of
! 1se1-5. He was commissioned captain
of Company c in the Fifth Regiment.
New Jersey Volunteer Infantry, on the
18th day of August, 1851 On the 7th OF
July, 1862 he was made lieutenant colonel
of the regiment, and on the 21st OF Octo-
ber, in the same year. its colonel. He
took an active part in all of the many
engagements in which this regiment par
ticipated, down to the battle OF Spottsyl-
vania in May, 1864 AT the battle of
Charlottesville he assumed command of
the Second New Jersey Brigade, which
was the Third Brigade of the Second
Division of the Third Army Corps. On
this occasion he led forward his brigade
in brilliant charge, which, under his
leadership achieved one of the brilliant
successes of the war. Eight stands Of
the colors OF the enemy were captured
and one belonging to a New York regl-
ment was reIaken For most distinguish
ed gallantry in this action he was award
ed medal of honor by Congress.
s.At the battle of Gettysburg, on the I'd
and Sd of July 1868, he performed gallant
and conspicuous services. He was severely
wounded in the actions at Chancellors-
vile and Gettysburg.
ION account Of disability incurred in
line of duty he resigned as colonel, July
2, 1864 He again offered his services
to his State, and on the 31st of August,
1864, was commissioned by Governor
Parker to raise and organize the Thirty
eighth Regiment. New Jersey Volunteer
Infantry, and was mustered In as COLI
onel thereof on the LIST Of October in the
same year With this regiment he took
part i'm active operation Is before
Petersburg. Va, which resuHed IN IT'S
capture on the I'd Of April anA the sur
render of General Lee at AppOmattox on
the 9Th of April, 1865. With his command
he returned to his home at thf close OF
the war, and was honorable mustered out
on the Both of June, 1865.
"For his gallant and meritorious SER
vices at Charlottesville he was commis-
stoned, by brevet, brigadier general of
the U. S. volunteers, and for like services
during the war he was brevetted major
general, both commissions bearing date
March IS. 1865.
Ills services and his labors in behalf
of the national guard of this State were
equally conspicuous and deserving. AS
brevet major general and aide1de-camp
he served on the personal staff of Gov
ernor Parker, commander-in-ckief, his
commission dating from the 24tN of jan
uary, 1872, and was commissioner brevet
major general on the 18th of March in
the same year. He became colorHl OF the
Sixth Regiment Of the nationaE guard,
| January %, 1875, and was protected
| brigadier general, Second Brigade, on the
7th of September, 1877. He was {nominat-
ed February Is, 1899, as major general of
militia, and unanimously confirmed as
such without reference. and Immediately
assigned to the command pf the division
! Of the national guard.
| 1.-THE great confidence and esteem in
| which he was held by those highest in
authority and who knew him We'll was
manifested in his appointment and COM
mission by President Mckinley as ma
| jor general Of U. S. volunteers during the
| Spanish-American war, on the 4th of May
| 1898. At the unanimous and urgent re-
quest of his colleagues in the y2mited
States Senate, he declined this appoint
ment on the 18th of May, 1898, tp remain
| in the Senate, where he might he of se
/ to his country as a member Of the Conn
mittee on Military Affairs
| The record of General Sewelt as
| brave soldier in times of war and In the
military service of the State has been
| alike honorable and long He was type
of the soldier whom all loved to honor
and follow. Courageous, strict in dis
| cipline, devoted to the interests Of his
men, ever mindful of their comfort and
well being. he had the love and loyal
devotion of those who served under him.
4 He was bold and inspired others with a
confidence and courage akin tol1is own.
He led where any dared to folldw
None the less distinguished Was he in
! the civil walks Of life. BY reasdn Of his
force Of character, his exeeutiva ability,
his prompt decision and untirinE energy,
he attained the highest honors in civil
/ life. He was for nine years member Of
the State Senate, serving three times as
Its President, and was three times elect
ed to represent New Jresey In the Senate:
| of the United States
He owed nothing to fortune. His
own unaided efforts brought to him his
successes. His friendship was strong,
his nature masterful. AS commander
4 of armies he was leader, ara in The
walks Of civil life he occupied Id second
position.
His life was one Of activity, spent ii
defenEe of his country in times Of danger
/ and distress. and devoted to irs Interests
| In times Of peace. He died 1t work.
| Death came to him not at feh time re
| wished, but In the manner he would have
it come The State has lost q distln nguisll-
ed CITIZEN the national guard its beloved
4 military chief.
ut IS proper that We should do honor
/ to his memory IN fitting cerernonfe les
=. The usual badge of mourning Will
IL Weln ~ ofricers for thiF n; Sen