is forgot, and the soldier slighted."

[Illustration: HON. AUGUSTUS H. GARLAND

A learned jurist, broad and humane. A member of the Confederate
Congress--Governor of and United States Senator for Arkansas--A member
of President Cleveland's Cabinet--Evidencing in every position, that it
was a selection "fit to be made."]

Augustus H. Garland was a Senator in the Confederate Congress in 1861,
succeeding Baxter as Governor, then United States Senator from Arkansas,
and subsequently a member of President Cleveland's Cabinet, evidencing
in every position that it was a selection "fit to be made" not only for
his ability and attainments as a statesman, but for rugged honesty of
purpose and broad humanity as a man. Taking the reins of government at
the zenith of a successful revolution, when violence sought
gratification, desire rampant for prosecution and persecution, Governor
Garland, by a conservative policy, soothed the one and discouraged the
other--a policy early announced in his first proclamation, an extract of
which is as follows: "Should there be any indictments in the courts for
past political offences, I would suggest and advise their dismissal. Let
people of all parties, races and colors come and be welcomed to our
State and encouraged to bring her up to a position of true greatness."
His friendship I highly esteemed, and, learning of his demise, could not
but submit the following token:

"Tamatave, Madagascar,
"April 17, 1899.

"Editor Little Rock Gazette:

"Sitting in the Consulate, way down on the banks of the Indian
Ocean, the Gazette comes to me laden with expressions of sorrow
on the passing of my friend, ex-United States Attorney General
A. H. Garland. Truly, 'a great man has fallen.' In him the
nation has lost an eminent statesman and Arkansas a most
distinguished citizen, celebrated for his intellectuality and
valued services to the Commonwealth. I said 'my friend,' and I
reiterate, in no platform sense of that term. Twenty-five year
ago I was municipal judge of the city, at the time when the
conflict for party ascendancy was most intense. When passion
struggled for the mastery, as Governor, he was in reality to me
a friend. During his residence at the capital I have never
visited Washington without seeking and as promptly receiving
his kindly greeting. On several occasions