The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-12-13

HowIT2ER ASSoCIAT10S.-The members OF
| the Howitzer Association. composed OF the
| survivors Of the three Howiizer companies,
who served so CALAMITY during the late war
| from Bethel TO Appomattox, and who won
| reputation for gallantry second 10 no
! other organization in the Confederate army,
together with the present Howitzer CON-
pany, held their annual reGniou and ban-
| quet at Ford'S Hotel last night. The occa-
sion was most enjoyable one to all present.
Mr.. ?. A. Sublett, president OF the Associa-
ton, presided. and the toas.s were an
nounced by Lewis Booker, Esq, in the fol-
lowing order:
1. The Army of Northern Virginia. That
army which laid down its arms, '' not con.
quered, but wearied with victory" The
records of its deeds Of valor, OF unseltsh
cousecration to duty, and faithfnlncss in
death, will teach our sons and our sons
sons how to die for truth and liberty.
Judge W. l. Clopton.
2. The Ho,citzcr Battalion. Soldiers in
war, citizens tn peace. We wilt transmit
the name and deeds OF this command as u
proud heritage TO our children and our
children's children.
Charles U. Williams, Esq.
8. The Richmond HowitzerS. The worthy
inheri;ors of the mantle OF glory which
covered their uameSaSe In the dark days OF
war and bloodshed.
+. III. Mcclure, Esq.
I. The Womsn of the South. As vioiets,
pure and tender. With courage they shared
our toll aud suffering. With patriotic de-
votion such as inspired the mother OF the
Gracchi they gave their country their all.
Hon. A. NJ. Kelley.
5. The Confederate Dead. Dead, but I'M
mortal.
Rev. NJ. D. Hogc.
G. Vrqinm. Mother OF States ard sages
and heroes. Wherever God has a follower,
or truth a worshlper, or liberty Il defender.
there thou wilt have 4 lover, and the story
OF thy life will nerve the arm, and inspire
the heart OF all who strike FOR right.
Hon. John w. Daniel.
The speeches were all in good taste, and
frequently interrupted by applause.
DR.. Hogc. referring to the occasion when
General StoncwaIl JackSon's remains lay in
| state in the Capitol building, made most
feeling comparison between the houor then
shown one-arincd member OF the Stonewali
brigade and the ruthless manner in which a
one. legged member Of that same command
has been recently elected from bis position
| and refused an opportunity to earn mn hon.
eat living. 1t was n beautiful tribute to our
| disabled soldiers. and we regret we cannot
reproduce his exact words. The illusions
OF several OF the speakers TO the obligations
OF States to pay their just debts were most
vGcifcrousiy applaudcd.
| Major John w. Daniel, in the course OF
his remarks, said: "Scycr did know
what il was 10 be conquered, never ala
feel the iron enter my soul, until saw Ar
thur Sullivan driven from the spot which
shonId have been his fortress. they have
put him down to-day, but Arthur Sullivan,
BY that dead Jackson whom he followed,
and by all the honorcd men with whom he
fought, shall he restored to his place, and
shall 30 up higher" [Great applause.
Judge Flournoy, who was expected to
deliver the annual address, sent letter e1-
pressing his regrets that he could not De
present.
A most bountiful supper was provided by
the committee OF ARRANGEMENTS. Kessnich's
band furnished most charming music.
The following are the officers OF the Asso-
citation for rhc present year: L. a. Subiett,
president; john ). Elle,t, first Vicc.presi-
dent; }. y. Lambert, second yice-presl-
dcat; II. G.. Workman, secretary; and +.
d. Hill, treasurer.
A business meeting OF the Association
VIII Dp DcIu UtiL mOHuay @b NV ha'"
ting-COurt room.
At the competitive drill Thursday night
ut the Howitzrr armOry the Second Section,
which won the post OF honor" In the
battery last year, was again victorious, and
still retain that position. The following
are the young gentlemen who compose the
Second Section: Sergeant, f. II. Mcclure
Gunner, Rcauregard Lorraine; Prlyates,
Churles Bo.hcr, J. II. IIutcheson, Milton
Wburton, w. s. Smons, George llutche.
son, l.. l.. Lynch, George Hardwicke, ana
w. q. Harvey, j..
Private William Wortham won the medal
for being the best-driled man In the but
terry.