The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-03-24

exclaimed, AT least Jerseymen follow
me. His example was irresistible. With
a rush and cheer the whole line went
forward Up and over the hill they drove
the Ietreating enemy and on the crest
Of the earthworks planted their regi-'
mental colors. The new commander and
New Jerseys sons had added another to
the illustrious deeds Of vaIor that crowd
the history of Hooker's old division.
1T is not necessary to dwell at length
upon his legislative career. The same
constructive traits of character that
marked his efforts in other fields were
displayed in his Senatorial service. Pains
taking. faithful, unfailing in attention to
duty, combining intimate acquaintance
with public requirements, with willing
ness to render assistance wherever need
ed, he made himself well nigh indispensa-
BILE to his constituents. If you want a
thing done go to General Seweli. was the
current advice and practice, until the
whole State, regardless of party, leaned
on him in confidence and trust. He was
not Of an oratorical temperament but
was inclined to act rather than talk
He was a true knight. speaking in deeds,
but deedless In his tongue. And when he
dfa speak It was always with clearness,s
fsrce and effect. His presentation Of the
Monroe Doctrine was splendid exposi
ton of that International question, and
his speech was in great demand by the
best scholars of the country.
His judgment on public questions was
patriotic and statesmanlilxe. Personal
considerations were always subordinate
to the welfare of the State, and never Ior
a single instant caused him to swerve
from the strict line of duty. The high re-
gard IN which he was held by his coi-
leagues was signally illustrated the Span
ish war. The President sent to the SEN
ate for appointment as major generals of
volunteers the names of Sewell, Lee. VIII
son and Wheeler 1t was a splendid and
dramatic company of military heroes.
Two of them had worn the gray, two had
wern the blue; they had crossed swords
on the field of civil conflict. The Pres
dent Of the reunited people, himself sol
der, now commissioned them, with tn.
concurrence of the Senate, to fight side
by side under the Stars and Stripes. The
nominations were at once confirmed
General: SeweI was anxious to don again
the uniform and buckle on the sword. His
old longing for the soldiers life returned.
and to ore of his close personal friends
he said: 4 want to have hand in this
war as i had in the last But the inter-
csts Of the country demanded that he
should Eot abandon his place in the Sem
ate, and urgent appeals came to him, not
only from his own State, but from all
parts of the country to remain at the leg
isiative post of duty. His party colleagues
Ia the Senate, the highest legislative body
IN the world signed and sent to him a
letter drging MIN TO decline the appoint-
ment. The General put aside his cherish
ed ambition and declined the appointment
lie died in the height of his influence
In the fullness of his power. in the har
vest OF his success. I DO not forget his
great achievements, the high honors ne
won, the applause he reaped, but If
should write lis epitaph, remembering lis
rnostentatious and sincere character, l
should say Of him as the poet laureate
said of his great hero.--
/" Not stirring words, nor gallant deeds
Plain, patient work fulfilled that lengtl.
of life
Duty, not glory-service, not a throne,
Inspired his efforts.