. In memoriam, Alexander Stewart Webb, 1835-1911; . ssured of that perpetuity for whichthe founders had given in preamble and text of their Constitutiontheir written guarantee. The great Alexander sighed for more worlds to conquer. The two Alexanders were content, each in his day and generation, andin his sjihere, with the opportunity that had been given them to con-tribute so substantially to the making of the one great world power,that no seceder from within can dissever, nor foe from without disturb. Alexander Stewart Webb — soldier, scholar, sage! His standingin his classes through his cad
. In memoriam, Alexander Stewart Webb, 1835-1911; . ssured of that perpetuity for whichthe founders had given in preamble and text of their Constitutiontheir written guarantee. The great Alexander sighed for more worlds to conquer. The two Alexanders were content, each in his day and generation, andin his sjihere, with the opportunity that had been given them to con-tribute so substantially to the making of the one great world power,that no seceder from within can dissever, nor foe from without disturb. Alexander Stewart Webb — soldier, scholar, sage! His standingin his classes through his cadetshij), his after achievements in the field,his higher scholarly acquisitions, ultimately brought the promise ofhis early years to a full fruition, in the military honors he secured andthe masterful leadership conceded him in the educational world. Rarely has the presence of a general officer been ever so distinc-tively marked in a common concensus of commendation, in book,pamphlet, or official report, as an indispensable personality, as has 52. M z t O 2. \- I < S o * Q ^ Q g -I 5 been that of General Alexander S. Webb on the battlefield of GettjS-burg at the moment of the deadly impact. Comte de Paris sajs: Owens Brigade, commanded by GeneralWebb, is on the right of the Angle. The shock is terrific; first itfalls upon the brigades of Plall and Harrow, then concentrates uponthat of Webb against which the assailants are oscillating right andleft. The latter general in the midst of his soldiers encourages themby his examiile. And this from a participant from what he saw: Webbs men arefalling fast and he was among them to direct and encourage. And from Banes History of the Philadeljjhia Brigade: GeneralWebb won the esteem of his soldiers for his skilful management andfor the extraordinary coolness he disj^layed in the midst of danger. Gibbon in his official report says: The repulse of the assaultwas most gallant, and I desire to call attention to the great gallantryand cons
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