The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-08-21

me-" He gave a detailed history of the
brigade, referred to its different command
ers and gave each his just need of praise.
PREAMBLE AND RESOLUTIONS.
Major w. E. Estes read the following
preamble and resolutions
Whereas, since the last reunion of our
old brigade, our beloved chieiflain and com.
mander, General NJ. d. Ector has been taken
from among us, not only rending the hearts
of his comrades, but casting gloom over
the entire state and section where
he was so well loved and admired,
and we who have so often
followed him in battle are deeply grieved at
his demise but Whist must be the feelings Of
his cherished wife and beloved orphSns, so
suddenly deprived Of the strong arm of pro-
lection Of n gallant soldier, good and true
husband, an atf-ctionate father, and Chris
tisn gentleman! therefore, be it
Resolved, That we, in common with our
whole country, deeply deplore the death Of
our beloved commander; having recognized
in him all the virtues that should adorn a
man in the peaceful walk, of life, and ali the
gsllantry patriotism and true greatness that
become chitfJain III the time Of war. 1t
may be tr thfully sad Of him, he was first
in peace, first in war, and first in the hearts
of his old brigade. AS his galantry on the
battlefield WAS worthy of emulation, SO is
his history ms private citizen. With un-
ttrnisred reputation as a private citizen, an
unsulied ermne us one of cur high judges,
he leaves 10 his family and friends heritage
more honorable than all the decorations that
could be bestowed by the highest earthly
potehtate.
Resolved, further, That we will
ever cherish the marked characteristics of
General Ector, and we, in common with tie
country deeply sympathize with his beresve1
widow and believe that she is worthy to be
the wife OF so gallant soldier, go pure pa
triot as our departed commander.
Resolved, further, That we furnish Mrs.
Ector copy of these resolutions, and enroll
her name az life member Of our association.
w. L. EsTIs,
Chairman.
]. A. Weaver, NJ. ]. Graham, r. Redwine,
G. B. Kilgore, r. NJ. Wynn, committee. j
h. Street, secretary.
| After the resolutions were adopted, Gen
eral Maxey, the orator of the day, arose and
made a beautiful but too briefspeech. Among
many other good points, he deprecated
the idea that these reunions were to stir ur
strife that they were the better and more
| thoroughly to bring about the reunion
of those who wtre on different sides during
the war. That they could forget the deeds
| of their dead comrades was not to be ex
! pected. nor would gallant foe expect it
They did not come to glory over their deed
in any improper sense, but they would al
remember with pride the acts of those who
so oravely laid down their lives upon tht
altar of the lost cause. 1t is not the gallan
federal soldiers who condemn these brigade
reunions, but those who we're invineible il
peace and invisible in war.
COLONEL j. X. STREET
followed with feeling acknowledgement O.
the services Of the brigade, during which HI
recited Father Ryan's poem The Southern
Flag" stirring up the enthusiasm of the
veterans by unfuriing and waving theil
with the old rebel yell" and
and when Captain r. NJ. Wynn, moved by
the proceeding speaker, said that while his
and all of his comrades arms, as he was as
sured would be promptly raised to the de-
Tense of the STARS and stripes" should oc-
casion require, his first love, till memory lost
her seat, must be for that tattered enblem
that he had so long followed, for which he
had suffered and for which, had it been
so willed, he would have died. He was elo-
| quent upon this theme and his hearers were
in q state of wild excitement when the men.
tai feast was adjourned to supply the wants
of the inner man.
The brigade, headed by the Gilmer band,
marched first TO the table; the lady guests
with the Longview band next followed, but
the tables. were many times filled and
emptied before the vast number of hungry
ones were satisfied.
To the people of Gregg county, both
town and county, great praise is due,
! for all were characterized by generous
emulation, wherein the only desire WAS to
see who could do the best-where all did
nobly, a distinction would be ungenerous 10
the Others, but special praise is deserved by
Mrs. Cowell, the wife of an ex-federal soldier,
who, as one enthusiastic gentleman of the
brigade said. cooked whole wagon load OF
provisions, though it was for confederate re-
union. Captain S. May superintended the
barbecuing. The committee of arrange.
ments, Captain G. B Cooley chairman, were
indefatigable in their exertions, and to them
the perfection, for upon the testimony Of
several Of the visitors who have had mich
experience at these gatherings, the arrange
ments were absolutely perfect, and great
praise was given, as it was justly due, to the
ladies of Longview who waited at the tables
"a feast fit for wedding dinner" was re-
mark made TO your correspondent by one Of
YOU townsmen.
Perfect order prevailed throughout the day
and it was indeed vertable feast day, day
of general jollity, and great ENJOYMENT. The
police arrangements of Chief of Police Foart
were perfect, and he and his lieutenant, Jno
Trice, wereuearly as ubiquitous as the proven
bal reporter, but it is with great pleasure w
chronicle that there was no need for the servi
ces..of either they CT their men during the day
Not single arrest was made. AT night a
grand ball was given to the brigade al tn,
courthouse, and as the great heat of the day
died with the sun, dancing was possible, wa
freely INDUCED in, and all present enjoyed
this event, fitting finale to the days festivi
ties. Dancing WAS kept up till after 2 o'clock