Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-22
THE SECOND TENNESSEE.

This famous old regiment had re-
uniop at Gallatin last Thursday and the
members with their friends participated
in a regular old-fashioned barbecue.
The first reunion of these gallant sur
wing warriors took place in Edgeheld
October llth, 1873. They then organ
lied into a society with General W. b.
Bate. the first Colonel, as President.
Historians we're appointed for each COM
pany. The meeting at Gallatin was at
tended by ex-members Of the Twentieth
Thirtieth and Fifty fourth infantry, and
of the Second and Fifteenth cavalry, all
wearing red badges with Tennessee
Regiment" inscribed thereon. General
Bate explained the objects OF the re
union, which were, he said, to revive the
eventiul days of the past, promote friend
shin and cherish the memory OF fallen
comrades. The meeting was held as
that of society in a social capacity,
and with not the remotest political pur
nose to subserve. Historical sketches
of various companies were read. These
papers we're biographieal-recaliing the
trials and deeds of every man whose
name was on the muster-roll, and show
ing what had become OF them all. Many
amusing and affecting incidents were
interviewer, and their reading was fire.
euently supplemented by remarks from
various members. 1t is intended that
these sketches shall be compiled into a
volume and published. As such, 1T
would be sought and priced by thous
ands of TennesseeGns. After dinner an
election was held. Captain Robt. Smith,
of Columbia, was elected President for
the ensuing year. The following resolu-
tions were adopted:
AS such meetings are often miscon-
strued by certain parties both North
and South, and used to the damage Of
the South,
Resolved, l. That our reunion has no
political significance whatever, and is
simply a meeting OF comrades, who de-
sire to review in peace the many scenes
of the past.
2 Having surrendered to superior
numbers in good faith, it is our intention
to perform our part of the contract
faithfully, our chief desire being peace
and that the majesty OF the law may be
maintained.
3. We send greetings to our former
enemies and an invitation for them 10
come and live amongst us. promising to
all law-abiding citizens the right hand
of fellowship.
General Bate offered a resolution in
counteraction of an unjust criticism of a
portion of the Northern press upon the
ex-Confederate soldier, touching the out
RACES in the South. The resolution de-
clared that the ex Confederate soldiers
were peaceable and law. abiding citizens,
and that none frowned with a greater
contempt upon outlawry in any shape
than they, or would be so ready to pro-
tect the innocent, of whatever race or
color, as they.
Mr.. Chas Rogan proposed to amend
by declaring that men who now wear
masks never appeared unmasked before
the enemies Of their country.
The resolution as amended was unani-
mously adopted.
After this, eloquent addresses were
made by General Bate, Major Albert
Akens, Judge John c. FERRIS, Charley
Rogan and several others. At night a
grand ball was given the Second Tennes
see at the hotel Such is an outline Of
what was done, and we give the features
and spirit of the occasion prominence a:
worthy of emulation by surviving mem
beers of other commands. Their number
isdecreasing by death and removal ever
year. By coming together they will no
only promote that bond of sympathy
which can only exist among the soldiers
of lost cause, but collect ana transmit
to posterity many of the most interesting
"reminiscences Of the war.