New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-03
GEN. LONGSTREET DEAD.
The Famous Confederate Com
mdnder Dies from Pneumonia.
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mander Dies from Pneumonia.
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GAINESVILLE, Ga, Jan. General James Long
street died this afternoon from pneumonia. AT
TIE nome Of his daughter, Mrs. J. Eastin WHEEL
cIei' IN Co4lege-ave.. this city. \ few days go
ne contracted a cold, which developed into pneu-
iNonia but his death was a great surprise to
MS FAMILY. as only yesterday he discuss
ing improvements to be made on his farm near
the city, ana talked as though he had every hope
ol NE Tor some time yet. Just before his death
the general raised himself IN his bed, and
great gush Of blood came from his mouth and
through the old wound which he received at the
Aahos or his own men through mistake at the
battle or the Wilderness. and he fell back I'M
conscious
General Longstreet returned to his home here
TWO weeks ago from Chicago. where he went
LOT treatment for cancer Of the eye He had the
eye treated by the X-ray, and his general condi-
ton seemed to be better than IN years before.
GeneraI Longstreet first married a daughter Of
General John Garland. L. S. \. She died fifteen
years ago. Five children survive the union
John D, r. Lee. James and Randolph Long
street, and the only daughter, Mrs. j. Eastin
"heleheL r. Lee Longstreet. who lives in
washington, and james, who is a captain In the
18th Cavalry, now doing service in the Philip
at the time of his death.
General Longstreet has two sisters living at
Macon, Miss. Mrs Rebecca Ames and Mrs.
Marian Dismukes. In 1897 -Geperal Longstreet
married Miss Ellen Dorsch. former assistant
State librarian.
General James Longstreet was born in South
Carolina in 1871 AT early age his parents re-
moved to Alabama, from which State he entered
the United States Military Academy in 1883 as a
cadet. -Four years later he was graduated
breYet second lieutenant and vas assigned to the
4th Infantry. In March, 1876 he was transferred
to the Sth Infantry. During the Mexican War he
was engaged in all the principal battles and dis
tnGushed himself several times. At the storming
OF Monterey he in command OF a company.
AT Chapultepec he severely wounded during
the assault upon the castle. For his gallant
Duct at Coutreras and Churubusco he made
brevet captain and for gallantry at FL Molino del
Rey he was commissioned q brevet major His
commission first lieutenant was dated in Feb
ruary, lSi7 and from June OF that year until July
1872 he was adjutant OF his regiment. He received
the fun rank OF captain In December 1852, and in
July 1soS. he became paymaster. with the rank
OF major. When South Carolina withdrew from
the Union In 1861 Major Longstreet resigned from
the army and offered his services TO the rebels
Within month he appeared upon the field OF Bull
Run as a Confederate brigadier general and
cred Backburn's Ford with his command During
re winter Of lS6l-G2 he remained with General J.
L. Johnston's forces. and was muck OF the time
engaged in skirmishing Early in 1852 he made
4 major general When Manassas was evacuated
in March, 1862, he went to the Peninsula, and from
the evacuation Of Yorktown to the battle OF NAL
vern Hi; he took part in almost every action. be-
ing conspicuous for GOODNESS, bravery and skill.
When the Confederates retreated from Yorktown
lie had command OF the rearEuard. but after he
had passed through Williamsburg MAY 3. lS61) he
was called back 10 oppose the hastily advancing
Union forces A battle lasting nine hours fol-
lowed and the main body OF the Confederates
escaped to Richmond. General LonEstreet's com
mand followed rapidly under cover OF night At
Seven Pines no directed the main attack and at
Gaines's MIL. Fraz!ers Farm. Malvern Hin. etc.
his division fought bravey, losing nearly one-half
its members IN killed and wounded. At the second
battle OF Bull Run and during the invasion o;
Maryland. up TO the battle OF Ant'etam. he com
nanded a corps. rendering valuable services to the
Confederates. At the second Bull Run Battle he
skufuIy made the passage OF the Thoroughfare
Gap and on the second day he held the right OF
the line and contributed largely to the success o.
the day. He commanded the right wing NJ Ante
tam and tho left Fredericksburg. where the
assault fatal 10 the Union forces After
the battle Of Fredericksburg he was temporarily
detached with three divisions OF his corps to oper-
below the James and in April, 1865. he attacked
General Peck at Suffolk. Va, which place he in
vested until recalled to reinforce Lee after the
battle Of Charlottesville.
When the Confederate forces reorganZed
for the invasion into Maryland and Pennsy Ivana
General LonEstreet was assigned to the command
OF OF the three corps. with the rank OF leu
tenant general At Gettysburg he commanded the
right wing during tho second and third day be-
ing opposed by General Sickles's fcrces.
In September, 1868. the Importance OF impending
operations in the West led General Leo (who felt
secure against attacl to send Longstreet to rein
force Brass In Tennessee. The change was timely
Chickamauga with his corps in time TO decide the
fortunes OF the day. In october Bragg sent Long
street against Burnside in East Tennessee, and in
November the latter was compelled 10 seek the In
place. but compelled to abandon the siege
upon Grants victory At Chattanooga Hastily
April 1864, and took part in the ensuing campaign
AT the Wilderness battle tA&! % ne was severely
months. Returning to duty IN Cctooer. 4oot ne had
command OF the defencee OF Richmond north of the
James and was partially engaged IN the action
around Petersburg on the day or evacuation; on
April 8. 1850. he was included IN General Lees
capitalization to General Grant u.., A..
result and having renewed mis- allegiance 10 the
government iaboFed earnestly TO oDAleraJe al
Of war and 10 promote an era OF soOd terI-
ing between all sections OF the country; tie was
one of the few Southern leaders whom the ioGic OF
faith in face Of much ostrac'sn1 ana oo!oquy.
Taking up his residence IN New-Orieahs, ne was,
In 1863. made surveyor or the fort Dy FteSldent
Grant When the colOIed people of New-OGleans.
in May 1870 celebra ed the ratification OF me Ky n
Amendment, General LonGstreet appeared in the
IT, ~ the PROCESSION as proof OF MS zeal the
cause he had espoused. In January, lSil. al the
beginning OF the famous poH!cat Struggles IL
! 'oIiisiana Governor Warmoth appointed him as
Major General OF The State Militia and assigned
rivI, forces in New-Orleans His afhiiauon with
the WurmOth party cost him MS position IN the
custon House which he resigned IN May, IoiZ.
In 1875 General Longstreet removed to Georgia,
nureLa.cd a farm in White County. and settled
a. Republican party, and in 1875 he appointed
an internal revenue agent being employed in
Georgia and Florida. In January, 1879 lie was
made postmaster at Gainesville. Ga He said Of
MS political position: TO me the surrender or
"a I ost Cause cause totally, IrreVocably