Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-04

pleasant gathering that of the surviving mem
bers Of Fiuley's Brigade. last week in this city,
In point of members. it has not been equalled
at any simila rassembly since the war. Here
and there in the procession man with a leg or
arm missing, vividly brought back the scenes
Of the past and the memories of many field
of blood and carnage.
These reunions should be encouraged They
bring together those who encountered great
dangers and privations and who were knit
together by common Sympathies and similar
sentiments. Those who participated in these
scenes are fast disappearing from the battle
field of life Twenty years have elapsed since
the terrible struggle commenced. and gray
nalrs have succeeded to the blonde and ebon
locks or those days. A new generation has
arisen, for whose benefit such organizations as
the above are preparing true history.
Under the escort of the two military compa-
MES OF the city, the Light Infantry and Light
Artlllery, the long column of old veterans
marched from st. James Park down Hogan
street to Bay, and thence to Metropolitan Hall
notable feature of the procession was the
presence, in the line, of several ex-Union sol
diers. who were evidently on the best of terms
with the Johnny Rebs.
large number or citizens had congregated
at the hall, the ladies having turned out in
force for the occasion. The room had been
most handsomely and appropriately deco
rated with National and Confederate flags,
while the stage was graced with exquisite
Il.
and Jackson. A memorial tablet on the left
bore the following inscriptions:
ION Fames eternal camping ground
Their silent tents are spread,
And Glory guar S with solemn round
The bivouac of the dead"
Senator Calls address of welcome was de-
llvered in his usual impressive manner, and
was replete with gems of eloquence and
patriotic sentiments. Mr.. Call illustrated the
sincerity and honesty of the Confederate sol
dlers IN the following happy manner:
There is quality which everywhere and at
all times commands the homage and respect
OF mankind, which binds together human So
cletY IN whatever shape or form it NAV assume.
which connects those who kneel at every
shrine, which binds together the soldiers of the
Cross and the Koran. which finds its expression
ahke In the heart of the Christian, in his
mlnlstratlons of mercy amid pestilence, dis
ease and famine, and in the stern soldier in the
blood and agony of battle; a quality which
Is essential to all human excellence in its
higher and better and purer form-lhis is the
quality OF sincere conviction. of heroic sacri-
nee OF life and time, and all that this world
makes lovely and dear to human hearts. at the
shrlne OF pure and earnest faith, whether
that faith shall be justified by success as
human eyes shall view it. or whether buried
In tears and blood and ashes, the pure faith,
the honest conviction, the heroic endeavOr, the
sublime self-sacriice. still remains in the eter-
nal history Of man "
Senator Calls entire address was elevated
and In entire harmony with the spirit Of the
fully sustained, and he was equally felicitous
in language and manner.
General Finleys reply as commander of the
the brigade and President of the Association,
had been carefully prepared and has been
published in full A prolonged yell of applause
greeted the old soldier of two wars, when he
rose to reply in behalf of his comrades, show
ing the firm and deep hold he has acquired
over the hearts of the people of Flori-
da. The General is a man of fine and
impressive personal appearance, and
6enlgnant and amiable countenance, and of
urbane, cultivated manners. 1t is not a diff
cult task to trace the reasons for his great
popularity. His utterances are always charac-
teriZed by great ear eStness and sincerity for
which quslities he has always been noted. His
remarks were entirely satisfactory to the men
whom he had often led to battle, and yet the
verlest stalwart would not have discovered in
them any cause for partisan criticism.
Prolonged and hearty applause greeted the
Generals utterance of the following broad and
national sentiments:
Believe me, comrades, that whatever of ran
cor and hatred may be cherished by those on
either side who never exposed themselves to
the slaughter and carnage of a battle field and
Whatever may be the ffendish utterances of
the accursed demagogueS of the land, who
with helllsh malice supply the fuel to the con-
suming furnace of sectional strife, the sur
vlVlng soldiers of the two armies know
and appreciate each others virtues and have
long since struck hands across the bloody
chasm. Enemies in war, but in peace friends,
Lhey are to-day the soundest, truest and best
require, would be the first to take up arms and
lmper1l their lives in its defense. We have
common country. We speak a common Ian
guage. We have common interest in our
government, and bound together by an iudiSso-
luble Union, we are moving on to a common
destiny, and know, fellow-citizens you will
all join me in the devout PRAYER to the
Almighty Ruler of the Universe that 1t may be
one OF peace, happiness and ever-growing
prosperity
Let the people North and South East and
west, break through the restraints of narrow
sectional prejudice, and throw wide the doors
of their hearts to the patriotic desire for the
welfare and happiness of every part of the
'0hOts of this grand country of ours-the mod
ern canaan to which the God Of nations led
our fathers after long and weary wanderings
in the wilderness of political oppression, and
let us ever remember that the only true condi-
tions of enduring republican liberty are devo-
tion to the Constitution and an intelligent and
patriotic exercise OF the ballot For if it be
true that the Superstructure OF our govern
ment has been reared upon the foundation
idea Of intelligence and patriotism, then it is
also true that the people must be intelligent
and patriotic, or else the foundation will prove
TO be yielding sand instead of enduring gran
ite"
Col. R. H. NJ. Davidson, Gen. Finegan and
Capt. Pasco responded to the calls made upon
them in brief and felictous manner.
Numerous letters were read from members
of the brigade expressing regret at their ina
bity to be present Resolutions were also
adopted acquiescing in the action taken by
Perry's Brigade to bring about general re-
union of all the Confederate soldiers and
sailors of al. commands within the State.
Those noble ladies, Mrs. Isabella M. Harrison
and Mrs. z. A. Harris, of the Florida Hospital
Army of Tennessee, and Mrs NJ. NJ Reid, of
the Florida Hospital, Army of Virginia re-
ceived the thanks of the organization in
resolution full of reverence and gratitude.
The following resolutions were adopted by a
rising vote, and the Secretary was instructed
frf fnrrryo ard a nNTlN 70 Mrr al
WHEREAS, The survivors of the Confederate
brigades and regiments assembled at this re-
| union, comprising not only Florida soldiers,
but ex-Confederates from other Southern
| States, have heard with sincere regret and
deep horror of the attempt to assassinate the
| President of the United States;
Resolved, That, as American citizens we de-
plore this terrible event, and regard the blow
| aimed at the person of our Chief Magistrate
| not merely as a personal injury to him, but as
| a pubic wrong which deserves and receives
| the severe condemnation OF all right thinking
| men.
Resolved That we sympathize with the
| President and his family in their domestic
af1iction and suffering brought upon them by
| a cowardly act, caused by no fault of his, and
| committed against him simply on account of
| the high Office he fills.
Resolved That we hear with pain ana regret
of the unfavorable symptoms now attending
! his case, and trust that they will disappear,
and that he will be restored to health and
| strength, and to the active discharge of the
DceQ
l called by the American people.
| By the way, if the ''old rebs'' who passed
| these resolutions could only put their hands
on that miserable miscreant Guiteau, a drum
head court martial would be promptly organ
! izsd and speedy and summary punishment
| inflicted. He'd never have a chance to put in
| plea of insanity,
In the afternoon an excursion was had to the
! bar, and the steamer was crowded with the
1 soldiers and their friends
The occasion brought together many old
comrades, and was heartily enjoyed by all who
l we're PRESENT
| Under the provisions of the general incorpo-
| ration act of the State, notice has been given
] by Messrs II. S. Haines, W. ?. Hardee and j.
/ f. White that a company has been formed
| under the name of the Live Oak, Tampa and
1 Charlotte Harbor Rail way Company, two hun
| dred and sixty miles in length, from Row
| lands Bluff, on the Suwannee river, to Char
| lotte Harbor, passing through The counties Of
1 Hillsborough and Manatee. The nan of Col.
| H. s. Haines at the head of the incorporato.s 3
/ gives assurance that this great work will be
undertaken in due season.
Large numbers of land buyers are still ar
/ irving in search of eligible locations Kentucky
| is investing heavily, and the purchasers who
| have already secured several thousands of
4 acres OF choice lands principally in fernando,
/ say that they are for actual settlement, ana
that the occupants Will be down this winter.
We can't get better material and want them
| TO come fast and thickly.
/ There were eighteen deaths in the city last
| month, as compared with twenty for the same
month of last year, and thirty two in July,
1 1879 This is quite satisfactory
| The rains continue, and the fall for last
l month was 7.6l inches w. H. B.
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Two great bells have been cast al
West Croydon, in England, for the
1 fouar of tho nauv E5d,cto.o T:-L.