The National tribune., 1904-09-22

great ability and the force of his will
made him eminently successful in the high
Office of War Minister when treason and
rebellion were abroad. 1t has been well
said that his training as an advocate so
strengthened his devotion to a cause when
adopted that, even if he had not loved the
cause of the Union, he would have labored
for ii intensely because he was retained
in it. With his qualifications and the
delegation of almost unbounded military
authority. he was the right arm of the Ex-
ecutive of the Nation ''in shifting treason
and rebellion and reestablishing the foun-
dation of the Government"
CAMERON's TRIBUTE.
Cameron said Of Stanton in June, 1873:
"He was a great. big. brave, loyal man !;
perhaps too harsh and quick-tempered in
his treatment Of those around him, but,
nevertheless, a thoroughly good and we'll
meaning man. He had terrible RESPONSE
bilities, which at times caused him to be
exacting almost to the very verge of injus-
tice, but am sure that lie always intend
ed to do right, and there is no doubt he
was in every way the man best fitted for
the place in the Government which he was
called upon to fill. He was man of won
derful strength. not only of mind but of
body, yet even he gave way under the con-
stant, the never-ending strain which was
put upon all his faculties. His death was
hastened by, if not the direct result of,
overwork in the War Department"
Sherman said in February, 1876: II
have the highest opinion of Stanton's ad-
ministrative qualities, and freely accord
him all honor for marshalling to the de-
Tense Of the Nation its maximum
strength"
Had Stanton been spared to enjoy the
full fruition resulting from his great la
bors, believe that Sherman, through an
impulse natural to his magnanimity,
would have admitted more than his folly
in embracing civic matters in the military
convention.
1t is true that, at times. THE lover and
the hero reason not. But they
believe in what they love and do"
Stanton and Sherman were heroes, and
devoted lovers Of their country and it's
glorious flag! Stanton. at times. reasoned
not, else the sharp words adverse to Sher-
man, as uttered at the Cabinet meeting
during the consideration of the terms Of
the convention, would not have passed his
lips. Sherman would have recognized that
fact, and, through union of his and Stan
toms love OF country. there would have re-
suited full reconciliation of their regret
ted differences. The mote would have been
entirely removed from Sherman's eye, and
his cheeks would have been wetter with
Stanfon's joyful tear.
Stanton's genius as ruler and Orga l.
nizer, and ability TO reach grand results
with vigor and mastery skill are found
in the public archives, endurably recorded.
PRESIDENT LINCOLN.
1t was frequent thing for the Pres-
dent to visit my office, thus to obtain d-
rect information. He was particularly in
terested i'll the success of the recruitment.
ana for his own convenience he personally
tabulated the daily telegraphic reports on
slip of paper. After he had made the
necessary record, he would roll the sin
around a short lead-pencil and place il in
his vest-pocket. from which lie would take
1T during the ensuing visit. If the number
or men obtained was satisfactory he would
sit for brief time, conversng brightly.
but if otherwise, the enlarged furrows of
care on his face would Indicate the sadness
OF his disappointment, and, without a
word, he would depart
These interviews indicated his sublime
simplicity of character: but, withaI there
was ever with him the marked dignity Of
q noble manhood.
Soon after the act Of July II, 1862. au-
thorzng persons of African descent to be
received into the service OF the United
States. and before the President had de-
cided fully what he would do under il, but
at date when the good results that would
follow the enactment were obvious to him.
he received an application-it may have
been from a Mr.. Black or a Mr.. Brown
Ito raise regiment In his characteris-
tic way he indorsed the application: "Re-
ferred to the Secretary of War. This gen.
tleman wishes to engage In the ebony
His interest manifested In the recruit
ment OF colored troops 10 apparent from his