Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-06-13
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ceIvcd their htung Hlou'e d. 'h' "'"0 "
the fair daughters OF Frederick County.
The Times gives the following interest
ing accoun, of the decoration:
At eleven o'clock, Mr.. William Ii.
/ Denny called the vast ossemblage 10 or
der, and introduced Rev. b Aviret'.
who read in distinct manner the beauu-
1 ful "Dirge to Ashby," written by Mrs
Margaret J. Preston. The reading was
followed BY the singing Of the dIrge by a
! chior selected for the occasion. composed
Of some of The best musical talent OF the
town. This was followed BY an exceed
ingly chasie. beautiful and impressive
prayer by Rev. DR.. Finley. airer which
the Benedlclion was pronounced by the
/ Rev. Mr.. Shuford. Of the German Re-
formed Church. The different Commit
ices then proceeded TO the various lots as
signed them, and the beautiful ceremony
/ OF decoration was performed.
Here we will enter the sacred grounds,
at the arch fronting 10 the west. Ihls
arch bad been, by labor Of fair women
and true men, exquisiIely wrealhed with
cedar and evergreen. Over the arch had
been painted in bold clear letters "SIone-
wall" and from it suspended moss and
evergreen baskets containing flowers OF
rsre and varied beauty. SurDounllng 1t
was a white dove, with its pinions spread
as though about to wing its Say heaven
ward. The arch attracted much s'ten-
ton and hauering comment from the
crowd. An idea Of lis elaborate sdoTn-
men, may be arrived at from the lac' mat
three wagon loads of material were con-
sumed in its decoration.
Passing on and turning to the right,'h
North Csrolns 10, is reached. and ai'en'
ton is al once attracted by the large
number Of graves to be seen. lhe noole
old State was laid under heavy conirlbu-
ton. and many of her bravesi sons have
found slecping place IN the S'nnewsll
Cemetery. The monument to the Norm
Carollnians was handsomely decorated.
and a, its base rested tho implements OF
war, in the shape OF a miniature cannon,
dram, and stack OF arms, upon which
swung The lrappings OF the soldier Nesi-
ing against the monument were ANAL
banners bearing the inscription 1.-The
brave sons Of North Carolina will never
be forgotten by the daughters OF Virgin
la" Many Of the graves were almost
covered with flowers, particularly those
Of General G.. A. Goodwin, and Colonies
BlackneI, Peppers and SsIlng, which,
besides, were spanned by a cedar arch.
Next N order OF observation was The
South Carolina lot. the monument OF
which wss deliberately dressed with ever
greens and pure fresh flowers. Upon the
monument IN virgin white flowers was
the name Of "Bee"-he whose Likelihood
was poured forth willing l!bauon for
Southern independence, and from whose
lips came the expressive uuersuce which
will hand Jackson's brigade ad3Vn the
pages OF history with the SOubriqust OF
"Slonew The committee having
the matter in charge could not have hon
ored the Palmetto State more a2ProPri-
alely than by inscribing on her monument
the name Of son whose distinguished
valor was theme of admiration on The
hard fought field Of Manassas. Other
appropriate notices were observed on this
lot, including God give eternal rest, y
"In Memorian," and "SIeep in Jesus."
Psssing on The resting place Of Ala.
bama's heroes claimed a recognition.
Here scene as touching as credllable
was presented. Over The grave Of Cap.
tain G. w. Reid was bending colored
man end wife, Charles snG jams Stephen
son, engaged in placing upon 1t boque's
Of choice flowers. The woman had as
sisted in nursing The CaPtsin when wound
ed, and in deposiling her floral tribute the
tears rickled down her cheeks as she ex-
claimed u knew him well, and no.
bier man never died for his county,
The different graves were well slFswn
with flowers. and we believe every head
board had been wresthed with evergreen.
The Louisiana lot had received espe-
cal ailenlion-smongst others from de-
voted daughter Of that State now iemPora'
rily residing here. The monument was
beautifully en,wined with cedar and ever
green. and near The centre OF The western
front of the column. half concealed by
flowers was a white dove in striking rep.
resentauon OF nature. Beautiful floral
crosses. cresenis. and embems OF sifec
ton added 10 the allrsctiveness OF the
Louisiana lot.
The graves Of the Missi'slppianS were
literally loaded down with flowers, and
whilst none were neglected, some oil The
mounds altes,ed the fact that their occu-
pants had left behind them warm ADM.
rers.
The Florida lot contains only a few Of
her heroes, bu, these received proper
recognition Of their valor and sacrifices.
To the east are the graves Of those
whose names are known, but whose States
are unascerlsined These graves had re-
received careful attention, and presented
beautiful appearance. On banner
msrkirg the place OF their rest was in.
scribed "All honor 10 the Brave.
whilst numerous smaller embIems were
observed.
From this point il is only few feet TO
the central mound. where Is deposited
the remains OF more than eight hundred
Confederate soldiers, whose names and
places of birth and enlistment are I'M
known. This mound had received the
l.bor Of many hands, and was one OF The