National Republican., 1875-05-29
THE CONFEDERATE DEAD.
Meeting Of the Memorial Association-Musie
and Grafton Dispensed With.

and Grafton Dispensed With.
The more prominent members Of the board Of
managers of the Southern Memorial Association
assembled last night at Dr. Culver's office, in the
Webster buildings. In addition to themale mem
bers 1.-THE board, there were two lady members,
who did not take part in the preceedings
The meeting was called to order by DR.. u r.
Culver, the chairman Of the board Of managers,
the board.
DR.. Garnett said that purpesed doing away
with an orator. If the statement was made tnat
no oration would be made there would De no als-
appointment. Many OF MS 1rlenos uLge9 tnAs
they make virtue Of necessity and abandon an
Grafton.
DR.. Culver stated that Mr.. Marshall had de-
clineG; his partner had also declined. He also
said that he had prepared himself for
THE EMERGENCY
with an address. He hoped that the meeting
would abstain from-sn address.
The committee on transportation, through MI:
VIM, Harmon, reported that transportion had
been engaged sufficient for the occasion. Adopted.
The price was arranged as has already been pub
lished in THE REPUBLICAN.
would be on the corner Of Ninth and streets.
Each member of the several committees was Sc:
the following donations: Mrs. Wilson, Of George
town, 60; Mrs. Griffith, IS.
to obtain music, but could not su cceed.
Mr.. Dean moved that Donch's band be en-
ployed.
Dr. GarnetL Qld not Lllnk q Danu WIS ueCes-
sary.
NO GRAFTON, NO BAND.
Rev. DR.. Elliott wTl pray, and vocal music
would be more appropriate. He wanted no os-
tentation; let it be simple and from the heart
A member Of the board spoke earnestly, and
said that he did not think band was necessary;
Dr. Culver did not care to make the GRAFTON,
Mr. Harmon suggested that DR.. Culver read
his address, as he had prepared It. He con-
sidered il an admirable production
DR.. Garnett still held that an GRAFTON was un-
necessary, and the public would not bo disap-
pointed II there was none delivered. He pro-
posed, owing to the little preparation, that the
Mr.. Dean, from the committee on ceremonies,
reported programme, already pEblished in TIE
REPUBLICAN, with the exception of an orstion.
Mr.. Garnett said the question Of music was
considerable item. He favored vocal music. He
regarding the orstion. He did not want to be
the only one in opposition. He moved that the
grafton and the music on that day be abandoned.
Mr.. Drew moved that the programme be pub
lished in the Washington, Georgetown and Alex
andria papers. Adopted.
Mr. Harmen said that he had extended an in
VitatiOn to many
KINDRED ASSOCIATIONS
in Maryland and Virginia. This action was ap-
Mr. Harmon also thought the clergy of the Dis
trict and Alexandria and Georgetown and the
P-esidentof the United States and his Cabinet
should be invited.
General opposition followed. They did not think
the association had any right to invite President
Grant and his Cabinet So far as the clergy were
concerned. they were willing.
Mr. Harmon explained why be had made the
motion TO invite the President Of the United
States. 1t wasdone as matter Of courtesy to
the ruler ofthe nation.
Dr. Garnett did not think It was an object Of
courtesy. The purpose was to make an unosten-
tatious affair, and he did not want the public to
misconstrue the purpose. He referred TO the
resolution passed at previous meeting, in which
there was TO be no reference to anything outside
of the objects of the association
Mr.. Hsrmon did not mike the motion to curry
favor, but as an act Of courtesy. He wanted the
members Of the association to understand that
they we're the highest officers Of the land. This
was a new era of good feeling.
ing OF antagonism. II the President Of the United
States comes he will be treated right. A general
invitation has been extended to soldiers
and be objected to extending special invitations.
He moved that Mr.. Harmons motion be laid on
the tabe-adoptsd.
DR.. Garnett moved that the chairman state in
detail
ALL!THAT IS TO BE DONE
on Tuesday, the day set apart for the decoration
OF their comrades graves. lHe did SO, as pub
lished in THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,
DR.. Garnett moved that at the next meeting Of
the association DR.. Culver be requested to read
the grafton that he had prepared for decoration
day.
to read it before the association. 1t very evil
dent that there was feeling manifested between
Drs. Garnett and Culver at this point, for there
was quietness, that showed conelusively either
DR.. Garnett or DIR. Culver were in hopes to de-
liver the address. The friends Of both of these
gentlemen showed much disappointment when it
was concluded that an Grafton would be dispensed
with.
Mr. Harmon moved that both read their ad-
dresses before the association, but without action
the meeting adjourned.