The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-07-06

TIE FOURTH AT OAKw0oD.-In compli-
ance with the call made by the ladies OF
the Oakwood Memorial Association, the
Howitzer battalion, Parker battery, COM
pany A, Company B Virginia Life Guard),
of the Fifteenth Virginia infantry, all un-
der command of Captain Hudnall, of the
Second Howitzers, assembled at st. Johns
Church on the morning "f the 4th, at 9
o'clock, for the purpose OF placing the
head boards, which had been previously
prepared, on the graves of our fallen he
roes. Besides the above organizations,
many other young men Of various compa-
nies volunteered to assist in the noble
work. The line was soon formed, and the
party proceeded to Oakwood Cemetery.
Taking Il few moments rest after arriving
on the ground, implements were obtained
and the work was commenced: and from
the spirit and energy everywhere seen, 1t
was evident that the duty performed was
prompted by a sincere respect for the
memory of their former companions-in-
arms.
Every one seemed imbued with the
spirit of the occasion, each viring with his
fellow in the amount Of work to be done,
and all aiming tn accomplish the most. 80
the task was soon finished, and AT halt-past
u O'Clock the tools were laid aside, the
line again formed, andall proceeded to the
grove near the spring, where most ex-
cellent and abundant collation. had been
prepared BY the ladies of the Association.
Everything had been provided for the COM
fort and pleasure of those who were cT-
pectcd to be present, and tastefully ar
ranged by the fair hands having the mat.
ter in charge. After blessing was asked
by Rev. DR.. Burrows, the attack was COM
mcnced, and carried on with will and
vigor we have never seen surpassed. AZ
ter all had partakcn freely, the several
commands returned TO the city, well
pleased with their days work and charm
ed with the ladies Of the Oakwood AsSo.
citation, who were the first to begin the
memorial work in the South, and who will
not cease their efforts until the great work
/ they have undertaken shall be fully ac.
complished. :,
! The young men placed the head-boards
to three hundred and sixty graves-all the
! boards that were prepared. Three thou
sand more will soon be finished, when the
ladies will again call upon the young mel
for assistance. The large quantity of pro-
visions left from the collation., amounting
to over three hundred loavcs Of bread
meats, &C., were distributed amongst the
poor of Union and Church Hills.
| The ladies desire 10 return their thanks
to the following gentlemen for their lihera
| donations: MessrS. W. & c. Euker, II
Miller s. Co., W. Loose, W. II. Hayward
and C. A. Brockmcycr for contributions o
lager beer and ale to Messrs. J. II. Peco
Il Co., F. Schatier, Samuel Page, J. d
Briggs, and Joseph Canoe, bakers, for large
amounts of bread and cakes to Messrs
! Lindsay & Hiltzheimer, j. q. Carnell
John Lindsay, butchers, for liberia
supply Of meats; 10 the Southern Tx
press Company for the Use OF their wagon
to j. Z. Tennille for valuable assistance
rendered; to the citizens of Union ant
Church Hills for their encouragement ant
aid: and above all, TO the young men o
Richmond for their generous and volun
tary services on this occasion, and the Ollie
of their services in the future. And W.
return our thanks to Mrs. II. VI. Smith
Mrs. Alfred Courtney, Major Courtney
and others, for courtesies received.