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Editorial
January 12, 1880
The Silver State
Unionville, Winnemucca, Humboldt County, Nevada
What is this article about?
A circulating story in Washington displeases Sherman's friends: While passing through South Carolina, Judge Mackey told General Grant that blackened chimneys are Sherman's monuments, to which Grant replied he avoided war on civilians and destroyed only one private building.
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A SHOT AT SHERMAN.
The friends of General Sherman are reported as being very much displeased with a story now current at Washington, reflecting on the General. The story is that when Gen'l Grant passed through Columbia, South Carolina, the other day, Judge Mackey, who immortalized himself by supporting Wade Hampton for Governor of South Carolina, and R. B. Hayes for President of the United States, got into the car with him and pointed out objects of interest. Pointing to some blackened chimneys, he said: "Those are General Sherman's monuments in this part of the country," and continued "I am glad, General Grant, that you have no such monuments." "No," replied Grant, "I did not believe in making war on women and children and farm houses. During the whole war I ordered but one building destroyed, other than public buildings, and that was a hotel in Mississippi where my men were refused a drink of water."
Judge Mackey is a prominent citizen of South Carolina, and one of the Supreme Judges of the State. He is said to be in favor of Grant for President, though strongly opposed to carpet-bag governments.
The friends of General Sherman are reported as being very much displeased with a story now current at Washington, reflecting on the General. The story is that when Gen'l Grant passed through Columbia, South Carolina, the other day, Judge Mackey, who immortalized himself by supporting Wade Hampton for Governor of South Carolina, and R. B. Hayes for President of the United States, got into the car with him and pointed out objects of interest. Pointing to some blackened chimneys, he said: "Those are General Sherman's monuments in this part of the country," and continued "I am glad, General Grant, that you have no such monuments." "No," replied Grant, "I did not believe in making war on women and children and farm houses. During the whole war I ordered but one building destroyed, other than public buildings, and that was a hotel in Mississippi where my men were refused a drink of water."
Judge Mackey is a prominent citizen of South Carolina, and one of the Supreme Judges of the State. He is said to be in favor of Grant for President, though strongly opposed to carpet-bag governments.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Military Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Sherman Criticism
Grant Anecdote
South Carolina
Civil War Conduct
Judge Mackey
What entities or persons were involved?
General Sherman
General Grant
Judge Mackey
Wade Hampton
R. B. Hayes
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Story Criticizing General Sherman Involving General Grant
Stance / Tone
Critical Of Sherman
Key Figures
General Sherman
General Grant
Judge Mackey
Wade Hampton
R. B. Hayes
Key Arguments
Story Reflects Poorly On General Sherman
General Grant Contrasts His Wartime Conduct With Sherman's
Grant Did Not Believe In Making War On Women, Children, And Farm Houses
Grant Ordered Only One Non Public Building Destroyed During The War