The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-03-26

MEETING OF THE N. L. A. BLUEs-PRo
POSED MONUMENT TO THE HoSoREp DEAD
An adjourned meeting of the "Norfolk Ligh
Artillery Blues" was held at the City Ha
Saturday night, Captain G R. Grandy wa
called to the chair, and VIM. J. Taylor ar
pointed Secretary.
The COMMITTEES appointed at the last meet
ing, offered the following report which wa
read and received ..-...e
In obedience to instructions given the com
mittee on funeral expenses, at the last moet.
ing of the Norfolk Light Artillery Blues,
beg leave to report that each memoer of sand
committee has performed his duty faithfully
and that the total amount collected, is $3.50
As directed by the I'd resolution, the family
connections of such of our noble decd as are
| in the city, have been consulted, and consent
has been given to remove the remains of the
following :rtas r. aJ.sta a...'. lsil
Il. NJ. Butler, A. NJ. Walters, w. A. Will
kins, w. G. Land, VIM. Sterrtt and Igua-
thus Higgins. ,l,-, 's...'..1..
General Malone has kindly rendered free
transportation over the Norfolk and Peters
burg railroad to the committee. as well as for
the bodies we purpose returning to this city,
aud will also make an effort to procure, like
wise, transportation over, the Richmond and
Petersburg, aud Richmond, Fredericksburg
and Potomac Railroads; hence, the amount
collected, will be adequate to defray the con-
templated expense Respectfully.
X. FRANK VAUGHN, Chairman
MIR. w. A. Swank then offered the follow
ing resolution, which was adopted
Resotped, That the thanks of the Company
be returned to the "honorary members, : for
the interest displayed BY them in our under
taking. IS lo 5tsi 5.is 81 39s a.ia a' +. issls
Mr.. john E. Doyle, in behalf Of tie homo
rary members, responded to the resolution in
few appropriate and stirring remarks.
J. Mr. James E. Saunders madesa few sug-
gestions in relation to the tiancial portion of
the business. a.fpaapl ru. 9sgoa t (
Mr.. Swank then addressed the meeting in
relation to the propristy of raising a menus
ment to the memory of their noble dead
He was followed by Messrs. Saunders,
Banks, Vaughn and Walters
The following resolution WAS tl.en offered
apd adopted aV t h4tia (
ResOloed, That inasmuch as we propose to
raise a monument to our "fallen heroes that
a committee of five be appointed to solicit
contributions for the said purpose, and that
TIE said contributions be confined to ''active
and honorary" members, and TO those who
have friends connected with the company
The following gentlemen were appointed as
the committee: r F. Vaughn, M. Il. Cook,
r. s. Broughton, j. 4. Rainer and g w.
Gordon. Y~EA FYfYt#4
After the transaction~of other minor bust
ness. John E. Doyle, Esq, addsessed the meet
ing in tlattering terms in relation to the con-
ducts and noble bearing of Capt. G. r. Gran
dy daring the late war. and closed by offering
the following resolution, which was unani-
inously adopted: Is -I -
Resolced. That the thanks of the company,
"both active and honorary members, be ten
dered to Capt. G.. r. Graudy for bis skilful,
manly and soIdierly behavior while command
ing lis during the late war. st 48
The meeting then adjourned. to meet next
Friday evening at the same place. oa &c
s. The remains of the six named heroes are
expected to reach here by Saturday next.