The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-08-11
,ssouRpsrkUE AND TRIED.

Two or three months ago several citlzsns
,n.l,s. all prominent gentlemen who had
Va tho Lost Cause in Missouri regiments,
s,is.des and divisions, conceived the idea of
we ,onnion of the surviving veterans Of the
-. confederate army, who had gone into the
Wv ~, from Missouriand they al once set about
.,,,o their conception INTO execution.
~lav held meeting, appointed
'anropriste committees and insugurated the
o,L at once. Yesterday, the Anniversary
'S,,a battle of Oak Hill, where the brave
am, of Missouri met in battles shock the
j ,.,;on, of the union army, and whore many
ssIIsnt deed was done, where many q
INC soul winged its flight forever from
...sb's turmoils and conflicts, was chosen as
Ssday of meeting. Ample aud elaborate
rspsration was made TO insure the success
Tthe occasion, and to render the reunion of
~ faithful few still living,s happy and glo>
ions one. Right well did the survivors
i i.On their Missouri homes, from
Arkansas and from Texas, re-
,nond TO the csll and hundreds Of the
4 , Ton who had faced the lannon's death-
4 Sssling blaze, who had been with that grand
IA Roman. "Pap" Price, with peerless Joe
4 Sbalhv. with dauntless Marmsduke. with
hairless Cockrell, with the lamented Bowen,
With impetueus Rains, with chivalrous
Rem McUulloch, with intrepid Mcintosh on
! lads of carnage where only brave men striv
4 mo fox the right rs they held it in their
4 besrts, dared TO 90 and do battle for that
dae which was desrer than life, dearer than
4, else save honor, met here yesterday to
Nssp hands again and with tear .moistened
syes and bosors swelling with emotion,
swsken to new life the memories
Of the olaen, perilous times that
ran never be: again. II was sad and
happy day too. The friends who had
learned to know each others worth by the
campfire, on the picket line and in the
charge and struggle of battle, met again to
renew the acquaintance and friendships Of
those days, to live again for brief spell the
hours they spent in camp and field, in dan
GER and in recreation. And there were fair
women too, to mipgle their smiles and their
tears, with those of the gallant men who had
gathered together. Indeed was tho oc-
cssion happy one, and a success in the
fullest measure.
dAwned clear, and by the time old Sol
had risen the principal streets were
thronged with people swsiting for tho pro-
the ex-confederate Missourians TO march to
Shady View park, where the re-
union took place, and the Queen
City Guards, Lamar Rifles and
the fire department turned out TO march
with them, but it was abandoned on account
Of the weather being so warm, and street
cars, hacks, omnibuses and private convey
snces we're used Every car and vehicle
that left the city for nearly three hours car
ried double loads TO the park and there were
great many who footed it all the way out,
about milo and half, TO the grounds.
SHADY VIEW,
the beautiful park which is located at the
eastern terminus OF the San Jacinto street
railway, had its hoSpitable gates thrown
wide open 10 receive the crowd,
and by noon there were about four thousand
people within the enclosure. The Queen
City band dscoursed enlivening music,
which added very much TO the occasion.
There were several tents stretched In the
park, and baggage wagon TO recall more
iorcibly ifpossible the army life Of the eX-
soldiers who bittlsd 90 bravely i'll behalf Of
the Lost cause.
The grand stand, where speeches wero
made, was jammed with people, eager TO
catch every word the speakers uttered.
The exercises were opened by prayer by
DR.. Graves, of Tennessee, who invoked d.
vine blessing upon the Meeting.
Mayor Crowdus, in brief speech, well
coined the visiting guests to the Queen City
Of North Texas, and closed by wishing them
8 happy reunion and many repediions Of the
same.
General Lewis, of Wsxabschie, delivered |
!he address OF welcome, which was
q fine effort, and it was received |
with applause by the large crowd that
thronged tho hall.
Colonel Frank 4. Mitchell, Of Brennan,
responded in happy speech, when the
meeting adjourned for dinner. There
aware many and bouusiful spreads,
nd they were gotten up
IN good style and as the ex.soldiers enjoyed
tho many palavable dishes they no doubt
wondered how II was that they ever put up
With hard-tack during the war. There was
plenty for all, and those who furnished the
Elegant spreads endeavored 10 see that all
pressnt were served. After dinner General
T. M. Gsno, of this city, Colonel Pearson, of
he Third Louisiana regiment, General
Pierce, of Arkansas, who commanded tho
itsl division Of that state, General w. l..
Uabell, of this city, Colonel S. ID. jackson,
81 San Marcos and General A. O. Lemun, Of
Jefferson City, Missouri, addressed the
crowd.
Among the unexpected occurrences Incl
emit 70 such occ asions was species Of old-
Gshioned speech, short but sharp. 1t was
matter of wonder 10 many, and merriment 10
oihers. Everybody in those parts now reoog.
naing that tho war Is over, were rather
taken aback at this comet.like appearance Of
sort Of speech that more than dozen
years of pesce hsd relegated to tho musty
past The fiery orator did not hold out long,
seeing that he had neither tho hearts nor tho
ears Of his audience.
The remainder of the day was spent In 10
'A chat, the old soldiers recalling the many
'nrllling incidents of the civil war through
winch they had passed. II was q pleasing
Gene 10 witness the meeting Of old comrades
arms who had not seen each other for
fears. There was large number Of ladies
resent to grace the occasion. The reunion
vas ssuccess In every way.
TIN BALL.
The continuation of the days sport and
Measure was 10 tho shape OF a ball after sup.
et on the grounds. The enIiro park was
filllanily Illuminated and tho glao Of the
imp, amid tho trees and throug houi the ,
.oves mlpgling with the soft, mellow light
I tho moon made the scene ouo of fairy 4