The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1869-11-25

gether with the proceedings Of this meeting,
printed and distributed among the auxiliary asso-
Citations. 1t was stated that the Charleston Asso-
citation would assume the expense of printing.
On motion, it was
Rcsolued, That the Executive Committee be In
strpcted to assess the District Associations sum
not less than fifty dollars each for the purpose on
defraying the current expenses OF the year, anu
that the Secretary be instructed to notify them OF
the fact.
Gen. CONNER spoke of the great Importance of
collating carefully the historical material and re-
cords of each district, and stated that the serVI-
ces of competent man as librarian would be re-
quired 10 properly arrange the data sent from the
district associations. His salary will be paldtrom
the assessments made under the above resolution.
Maior BARKER stated that he had bsen request
cd by the ladies in charge Of the Widows Home
noble institution for the destitute widows and
orphans of Confederate soldiers-to make al
appeal in its behalf, and to urge the delegates
present to bring the matter before the respective
Associations throughout the State, but 1t was not
intended to ask any aid at this time from the
State Association. His remarks produced con-
siderable discussion, which was participated IN
by number of gentlemen, and several Of them
urged that o contribution be at once made by
those present Finally, the following resolution
was adopted:
Rc;olred, That this Convention cordially recon-
mend the :sWidows Home" to the attention of the
district associations in the State, snd that the
members now in attendance pledge themselves on
returning to their homes to use their best efforts
to obtain contributions to such noble charity.
On motion, it was resolved that the thanks of
the Convention be rendered to the Survivors AS
socaton of Charleston for their Jealous and sue
ecssful efforts in behalf of the which brought
the delegates together on this occasion.
There being no further business before the Con-
vention, it was adjourned
THE SUPPER AT THE MILLS HOUSE.
The members of the Convention and other in
vited guests were entertained with splendid sup
per at the Mills House on Thursday evening. 1t
was gotten up by the Survivors Association OF
Charleston, and was intended as complimentary to
the delegates IN attendance from the country. 1t
was perfect success, and one of the most pleas
ing entertainments it has been our privilege to
participate IN for long time. Two hundred and
fifty persons sat down in the spacious dining room,
and did ample justice to the rich viands and deli
cate dishes enumerated on the bill of fare.
When the cloth was removed, Col McCRADY,
the chairman of the meeting extended o hearty
welcome to the guests of the Association, which
was received in appropriate style; and in obedi-
ence to general and spontaneous call, Gen. KER-
SHAW responded to the welcoming speech in eo-
ouent and fitting terms.
Major BARKER, in feeling and proper language
gave the first toast of the evening, "Old South
Carolina" which was responded to by Hon j. b
CAMPBELL, of Charleston.
Mr. GEORGE BRYAN proposed the next toast,
"Robert E. Lee" which received an eloquent re-
sponse from Col. F. W. McMAsTER, of Columbia
The next toast, "Wade Hampton" had the effect
of bringing the entire company to their feet with
three rousing cheers. Major BARKER was called
upon and responded with glowing tribute to that
distinguished soldier.
Colonel RurLEDcE next give "The Memory OF
our Departed Comrades the Confederate Dead,
alluding in touching terms to their patriotism and
devotion to country The toast was drunk stand
ing and in silence.
The fifth toast was proposed by Col. P. c. GAIL
LARD-one of Charleston's favorite sons and
whose gallantry in the late war is anasestioned-
1.-The Army of Northern Virginia" ana was re-
ccved with q genuine rebel shout.
"The Army of the West" was next proposed by
Gen. CONNER, who tsok occasion 10 pay splendid
tribute TO- the memory OF the gallant dead who fell
in that army, and made especial mention of Al
guage. TO the heroic conduct in life and death o.
that noble chieftain This toast was responded tt
by CAPT WM. ELLIOTT who served in the Army o.
the West, and who gave fitting praise to its lead
ers, not forgetting the private soldiers in his men
ton of devotion and bravery
col. z. DAVIS gave the next toast, "Sumter,
which wus responded to by Col. ALFRED RHETT.
Thslast regular toast, "The Women Of the War,
was propeesd by Capt. F. W. DAWSON, of the Char
lesion Nevs, and without undue Partially for an
editorial BROTHER we cannot forbear to express the
opinion that the sentiments uttered by him were
as nearly equal to the theme as It's possible for
language to convey. The self-sacri6cipg devotion
of our noble women received the most exalted
praise at his hands, and his tribute was echoed
and re-echoed by those around him.
Volunseer toasts followed in quick succession,
and the hours few swiftly away, until the clock
made short strokes of the notes of time, and we
were reminded that gentlemen from the country
must not forget theiv steady habits of 'early to
bed" and so FORTH It was social reunion OF
the most gratifying character and will long re-
main pillar of remembrance connected with the
survivors of a cause that is lost but not forgotten.
VALUABLE MINERAL FARM.
We learn from the Walhalla Courier that on