Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1902-04-17

General Wade Hampton died at his
home in Columbia, S. g., on the morning
of the 18th inst, at O'Clock; from valvu-
lar disease Of the heart He was in his
eighty-ffth year.
CAREER OF A SOLDIER.
Wade Hampton was born in Columbia,
S. c., in 1918, was graduated at the Uni
versity of South Carolina and after yards
studied law. but without the intention of
practicing. He served in the Legislature
Of South Carolina in early life, but his
political views were Of a National rather
than a secession tendency, and were not
popular in his State. His speech against
the reopening of the slave trade was pro-
nounced by the New York Tribune "a
masterpiece of logic directed by the
noblest sentiments of the Christian and
patriot"
His earlier life was devoted to the pur-
suits of man of fortune. When the
Civil War began Hampton first enlisted as
private, but soon raised command of
infantry, cavalry and artillery, which was
known as "Hampton's Legion" and won
distinction in the war.
In the Maryland and Penns lvania
campaigns of 1862 2'63, General Hampton
was actively engaged and he distinguished
himself.
He was made msjor-general on Au'
gust 8, 1868. In August, 1864, he was
made acknowledgement, commanding
Lees cavalry.
General Hampton was then detached to
take command of General Joseph +.
Johnston's cavalry, and did what he could
to arrest the advance of Sherman's army
NortLward from Savannah in the spring
of 1865. After the unfortunate burning
of Columbia, S. g., on its evacuation by
the Confederates, sharp discussion arose
between General Hampton and General
Sherman, each charging the other with
the wilful destruction of the city. South
Carolineans never doubted Hampton's
denial of the destruction.
Throughout the entire war General
Ham pton proved himself one of the most
heroic and gallant of all the SOuth's brave
men. He always rendered valuable SER
vice, displayed fine judgment, and COM
manded the confidence and admiration OF
his soldiers. His name will always be
closely associated with the Palmetto State,
and not only South Carolina, but South
erners generally will never decline to
honor and praise his brave deeds and
selfsacrifce for his country.
After the war General Hampton at once
engaged in cotton-planting, but was not
successful. He accepted from the first all
the legitimate consequences of defeat; but
he has steadily defended the motives and
conduct of his people and their leaders.
In 1866, speaking of the negro, ne said;
"As slave, he was faithful to US; as a
free man, let us treat him as friend.
Deal with him frankly, justly, kindly"
In 1876 General Hampton was nomi-
mated for Governor against Daniel Il.
Chamberlain, and was elected, but for
some time was not allowed to take his
seat.
In 1878, while out on deer hunt, Gen.
eral Hampton was thrown from bis horse
and had his leg broken; but while his
life was despaired Of, lie was elected to the
United States Senate, in which body he
served until 1891 with marked ability. In
1898 General Hampton became United
States Commissioner of Railways, which
position he held with high credit to him.
self.
In 1901 he was offered the postmaster
ship at Columbia, S. g., but refused it,
owing to his age.
General Hampton married in early life
the daughter of Senator George McDufiie,
of South Carolina.