The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-11-12

ouOoiu 70 APpueu TO the more elevated
and enduring purpose of educating the
orphans OF the gallent men who gave
their lives for the ''Lost Cause"
The following resolution by Captain
ba0nman, was unanimously adopted:
ResolUed. That the Survivors Associa.
ton OF the State of South Carolina, re-
spectfully tender their grateful thanks to
General Jubal A. Early, for his able. in
strnctive and valuable address. delivered
yesterday, and request that he will fur
nlsh copy for publication by the asso.
citation, as a contribution to the history
and literature of the cause which we
have 30 much at heart, well worthy of
preservation in q prominent form.
Unanimously adopted.
On motion, the association adjourned.
SURVIVORS BANQUET. After the con,
olusion of General Early's address on
Friday night, the members of the State
Survivors Association, with their invited
guests, sat down to most sumptuous
banquet. prepared in AIoKenzie's best
style. The tables were laid in Agnew's
new hall, which, though of large dimen-
sions, was mono too large to accommo-
date the company, consisting of over
two hundred guests. No pains or ex-
pehse were spared on the part of the
committee having the matter in charge,
to make it perfect in every respect. and
we'll were their directions carried ont.
The bill of fare embraced everything TO
tempt the appetite and supply the want
of the inner man. There we're. first.
oysters in every style, wild and domestic
turkey, grouse. pheasants, partridges,
robins, ham, tongue, chicken snlad, lob
ster salad, vegetables of every kind, ice
cream, Roman punch. wine Jelly, fruit of
all kinds, cakes, tarts, merengues, nuts.
raisins, coffee, wines and liquors of the
choicest brands
The company entered to the music of
the band and seated themselves to the
feast OF good things. General Hampton
presided at the head of the table, flanked
on either side by distinguished officers
OF the Confederate army, among them
Generals Early, Chestnut, Kershaw,
Preston, Kennedy, Conner, Gary, Ha-
good and others, with oolonels and CAP
tains innumerable. The onslaught was
speedily made npon the viands go boun.
tifully provided, and soon the clatter of
knives and forks, and the rattle of dishes
alone WAS heard. After these had been
duly considered, the chairman called the
company to order, and proposed the fol-
lowing regular toasts:
Jefferson nDdpis-Whioh was responded
to by General Chestnut, who related 60
veral incidents showing the perfect ac
cord and good feeling which existed
throughout the entire war between the
President and General Lee.
Robert E. Lee-As long as history
lives, his memory guards the "lost
cause"
Responded to by General Kershaw,
who related number Of "reminiscences
of the great ohieftain, dating back to the
early yesrs OF the war. showing forth his
noble character as q gentleman and q
soldier.
Tho Army Of Northern Virginia-
Though its history is unwritten, and it's
glory unsung, it's triumphs and trials
are enshrined in the memory OF q con.
quered people.
Responded to by General EARLY, who
was connected SO intimately with that
noble army. The General was particu-
larly happy in his remarks, and brought
back to the recollection of many of his
hearers the many memorable campaigns
OF the army OF Northern Virginia.
The Army Of the TVest-The compeers
| of the army of Virginia. It shared the
dangers and the honors of the army of
Virginia.
Responded to by Gen. Gary, who.
though but short time connected with
that army, paid to it glorious tribute
for it's gallantry and uncomplaining dis
charge OF duty. The chairman having
been informed that thoro vas present q
gallant cavalry officer of the army of the
West, called upon Capt. w. T. fhomp.
son, who responded in words of burning
eloquence. paying beautiful tribute to
Cons. Marmaduke, Shelby and Sterling
Price. and the brave men who fought so
nobly under them. Capt. Thompson
knew we'll OF what he spoke, as he had,
with his squadron, shared in all the
perils and triumphs of that portion of
the army Of the West which operated in
the transit Mississippi department