The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, January 9, 1884, Page 6

MA RMADUKE. GEN. JOHN A Brief Sketeh of His Life as a Soldier and Civilias. ke Tohn Sappington Marmaa born in Saline county, Mo., 14th, 1833. His mother, Marmaduke, nee Sappington, four brothers and three sisters now live in the county where he was born. His father, Meredith M. Marmaduke, died ia Saline county. in March, 1864 His father was elected Lieutenant governor of Missouri, in the year 1840 and from Feb. g, toNov. 20, 1844. was acting governor of state. vice, Reynolds, deceased. Young Marmaduke was raised up- on his father’s farm, attended the schools of his neighborhood, and at the age of seventeen entered Yale College. He attended Yale three years and then entered Harvard. In June, 1853, he teft Harvard to enter West Point. He graduated at West Point in June, 1857. At this date he was one of the most thorough and proficient scholars of his age in the the country, and could read and speak with fluency the German, French and Spanish languages. Among those whu graduated in his class, and who afterwards became distinguished, were Geh. E. P. Alex- ander. chief of artillery on Gen. R. E. Lee's staff, Gen. R. H. Ander- son C. S. A.. Gen. 8. W. Ferguson, now a member of the Mississippi fiver commission, Gen. George Strong and Gen. Putnam, beth ot who were killed in a charge on Fort Wagner. On leaving West Point he asked to be permitted to join the army then marching against .the Mormons. Thomas H. Benton, who was a per- sonal triend of his tather, used his influence and secured for him tne position of leutenant im the seven- teonth infantry ander the command at Gen. Albert Sidney Johnson. He remained wits the army in Utah and contigaogs territories about tive years, enyaged in Indian warfare and exploring expeditions. It Wes while thne engaged that Mar- maduke began to design and execute achievements @wbich were to make dis mame tameus amongst men. In the winter of 1858-9, with 17 men be surveyed end mapped out a new feats from Utsh to the Sierra { Nevada mountaias, ever barren des- i erts and antrod mosntain chains in mid-winter, the task was pursued until 160f his men gaye out and were lett to rest and winter in the mountains, while their intrepid com- mander, with one man, completed the last 300 miles of the route. His charts and maps of this survey are now on file at ‘Washington. During the year 1860, he built Fort Webster m Anzona. In bebruary, 1861, ob- taining leave of absence, he returned to his home tn this state, and in April following resigned his pesition in the army and enlisted in a company ot Missour: etate guard, then being taised in Saline county. He was elected captain of the company and was shortly atterwarde elected col- onel of a regiment of the state guard, organized at Jetterson City, which ius company tormed @ part. Mar- maduke commanded ths regiment until after the battic ef Bounvalle, when he tendered is commission { back to Gov. Claiborne Jackson. ‘This action upon his part was caused by the conduct ot Gov. Jackson,who first gave orders not to make the fight at Boonville, and then sudden- ly countermanded his order and caused the engagement to be brought Lavinia Col. Marr against the engagement at the time, and on tendering his stances. aduke protested | commission back to the governor, stated that he opposed any warfare waged on po-| iitieal plans and conducted for pure- | i i ly political plans, | He went immediately to Rich. | mond, Virginia, and tendered his | services to the secretary of war oft Southern Coatederacy, and was as-| : . 3 ! signed to duty as first lieutenant and | aide-decamp to Gen. William Har- dee's staff going up every successive grade of promotion, Viz, captain, major, lieutensnt-colone and colonel so rapidiy. that the { t 1867 found him the colonet of third confederate infantry, { 5 | which | i the March | on under the most adverse circum. | | L be= discipline terwards, under his comma came a model in drill, and efficiency and won many a hard fought battle field. To cover the rear of the retreating or to an agressive laurels on lead the advance of the position most in the movement. was ctten assigned to this regimes.t. covered the winter of 1861-2 it retreat of Jéhnson‘s 3owling Green to Nashville, con- stantly and stoubbornly fighting, and on April 6, 1882, at the awful fight of Shiloh Gen, Hardee conferred up- on this regiment the distinguished honor of bearing into that battle the guiding colors of the first battle line —how well it performed that duty, is worthy the pen of the poet. It opemed that terrible conflict, at day break, by firing the first gun and capturing the first prisoner, and throughout that bloody day held the advance ofthe contending fogces, until its decimated and shattered ranks were withdrawn at evening. Though Col. Marmaduke had shared the hardships of the day’s fight with his men, he spent the night following in the field hospital super- intending and assisting in aressing the wounds and alleviating the suf- fering of his mangled soldiers. On the second day ot this battle, with the remnant of his regiment, he held the position upon the field, repulsing charge after charge trom the enemy. He rode in the face of impending disaster, into the thickest of the fight, carrying the colors and cheer- ing his men, until he was wounded and carried from the field. For gal- lant and mert.orious conduct at the battle of Shiloh Col. Marmaduke was made Brigadier General. While at Chattanooga, some time after this, commanding his brigade, Gen. Holmes, then commanding the ‘Trans-Mussissipp: Department, made application tor his transfer, which was granted. On reporting to Gen. Holmes, he was ordered to relieve Gen. Rains and take command of his division, then in northwest Ar- kansas. He commanded this divis- sion tor some time as Brigadser Gen- eral and through a series of battles. In the spring of 1863, he lead 4-000 men into Missouri and extricat- ed Gen. Carter from a perifous po- sition betore Cupe Girardeau, and euccesstully drew his men trom the combined forces of Generals Van- diverand McNeal. After this raid with the main body ot his troops, he figured about Helena until atter the battle at that place. Some time af- ter this Marmaduke was ordered to Boonyille with his division to the aid of Gen. L. M. Walker, who was re- sisting Gen. Steel’s advance from Helena to Little Rock. He was here ordered to cover Walker's re- treat and with his division he stub- bornly fought Steel until he reached Bayou Metre, where it was deter- mined to make a more obstinate re- sistance to Steel’s advance. He en- Raged Steel in a hard fought battle lasting many hours. Steel’s army was driven back and forced abandon his line of advance. Shortly atter this battle of Bayou Metre the unfortunate duel between Gen. L. M. Walker and Gen. Mar- maduke took place. The occurrence is now mentioned with regret by the friends of both parties. No malice 1s charged against either of the pare ticipants. The affair is Pronounced acalamitous result ot the prevailing code of honor among military officers every where, and once recognized army from to and considered unavoidable by; brave men. Marmaduke continued in com- mand of his division during the re- mainder of 1863, retarding the move- ments of Gen. Steel, and until the battle ot Jenkin’s Ferry, which Was tought in April 1864. or dis- tinguished services in the <am- Paign against Steel. and his bravery and © skill displaed at Jenkin’s Ferry he was made Major | General, which posit ing the war. In addition to the bat- tles named, Gen. M. manded at a he heid dur- Jaduke com- the batiles of Munfords- ville, Little Missour. P Springs, Pine Bluffs, Lake Chic. Cane Hill, Prairie Rock, Iron Mounta:n. Little Big #lue and Mine Creek, as well as marches and retreats w em nand was almost cons:; engaged for months ata time. oison Grove. Little Blue, after | At Mine Creek on the 24th day ot October, 1864, he- was captured and held as a prisoner of war. He was released trom Fort Warren in Aug. 1865, and in September following sailed for Europe, where he remain- ed until Apvil 1866, en he return- ed to Louis, Mo., where he has | | since residec Gen Marmaduke was a member of the commission house of Marmaduke & Brown from the spring ot 1869, at which time he! became the special agent of the Lite | Association of America; to organize | and superintend its business in the! southern states. He continued im} this business until 1871. His mana- | agement of the affairs ot that asso- ciation was characterized with con- | sumate skill and executive ability. From time to time he has been to some extent connected with journal- | ism, holding interests in the Journal of Commerce, the Darly Journal ot Agriculture. During the years 1873 4-5 he act- | ed as secretary of the State Buard ot ! Agriculture. In 18 by Governor Hardin, as one of | Evening | was appoint- ' the railroad commissioners of the} state and in the fall of 1876, elected by the people of the state to | of four was | the same office for a term Mis service upon the State | years. Board ot Agriculture and five service as railroad commissioner, has given him an extensive and intricate acquaintance with the wealth and varied interest ot his tive state. In the transaction of public busi- ness, as well asin the management | of his own personal business affairs, | General Marmadake has been care- } His marvelously | years material na- tul, painstaking and successful. career as a soldier was successful, Yet his and promotions were not wards ot tancy nor did they depend on the caprice of chance. His ferment was a recompense of merit. By his courage, coolness, advancement | i the re pre- sound won the implicit confidence of his soldiers, as well as that of his supe- rior officers. H1s continued success and growing abihties pointed him out as the one to take charge of the most difficult and dangerous service, while hie calmness and steadiness of soul, happily blended with sn ever active and vivacious nature, enabled him to take advantage ot every junc- ture and to seize, without conten- tion, the most favorable opportuni- ties. Bold and intrepid in fight, he was metciful in victory, and almost indomitable in the very face ot de-| teat and disaster, shielding his great- est hazards at the same moment, ! with reflection and dexterity. Duty was his popular star, from its dic-! tates no allurements caused him to | swerve orto eyen waver. { likewise possessed ot a marked ind:- viduality. The same tenacity of pur- pose and rigid regard for right con- | duct seen in the soldier, characterizes | the citszen. All veteran soldiersknow the difference between war and peace | but few, however, better than Gen- eral Marmaduke. Since the late con- flict ended few men, of either army, | have done more than he to establish | harmony and effect permanent and lasting reconciliations. His lite shas } been engaged in active enterprises and the study and pursuit of usetul | industries. With individual inter- | ests indissolubly connected with the | ef} heen | general weltare ot his « ec, hoth ' government. | forts and influence have | cast in favor of | He favors the abs mn es tioned suprem of the law. equit ably and rightfully administer and implicitiy obeved. Asan iadividu- al and triend, he is honest, tran and candid. Possessing firmness. he is yet tender hearted and ¢} generous 4 say no. of hypocr is as tru amly & C ize $1.00. judgement and a sleepless energy he |] As a citizen, Gen. Marmoduke 151; THE WEEKLY ST. Lots POST - DISPATC Phe | Paperin the West " FINES Made to Order. tel | JE TALBOTT, H. 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