The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1882-08-22
president; Jno. A. Kelly, assistant secre-

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president; VIM. H. Kennon, assistant Sec
rotary.
Eighth district-Not represented.
Ninth district-D. NJ. Frost, vice presi-
dent.
Tenth district-Not represented.
Eleventh district-I. n Sitton, vice
president; r. Z. Young, assistant secre-
tary.
Twelfth disirict-Col. d. C. Hunter,
vice president; W. C. Bronnaugb. assist
ant secretary.
Thirteenth district Capt. G. NJ. Jones,
vice president w. j. Hayden, assistant
secretary.
Fourteenth district-Not represented.
On motion, the president was empo sed
to fill vacancies in Offices of vice president
and assistant secretary, IN districts which
had no representations present, and there
lore had made no appointments. The
president made few remarks cOngratula-
ing the association on the progress it had
made, and ON the fact that the association
now stands on firm basis.
On motion Of Judge Ports, of st
LOUIS, the president was instructed to take
the necessary steps to have the association
incorporated under the laws Of the state
First, the secretary was instructed to
haye 5000 copies Of the constitution print
ed In pamphlet form and distributed
among the members.
Hon. Harvey w. Salmon offered the
following preamble and resolutions, which
were adopted.
WHEREAS, The Ex-Confederates OF
Springfield, aided by few noble women in
different parts of the state, did, shortly
after TIE war, gather up from the battle
fields of Wilson Creek and Springfield, and
the vicinity round about, to the number Of
sol, the bones OF their comrades who had
oeen hastily, and, in some cases, but partial
ly buried there, and reinterred them in one
common burial place; and,
WHEREAS, For the want of funds to
properly care for and beautify this, the
only Confederate cemetery in the state, it
is becoming, through neglect, an eye-sore,
and is discredit to Confederates every
where, and particularly is it a
source of humiliation and shame
to those OF us who live
in the vicinity who are compelled to
the adverse criticism of friends and foe in
regard to this neglected spot and,
WHEREAS, The men who lie buried in
that cemetery are from all parts, and some
OF them from outside the state OF Missouri
therefore,
Resolved, That this state association, by
the request of those who with much sacri-
hce and labor began and executed this
work, hereby adopt this as the Missouri
state cemetery for Ex-COnfederates.
Resolved, That We will eLdeayor to pros
ecute the work of raising funds until
the grounds are properly fenced and beau
tifie1 and a suitable monument erected to
the honor OF those than whom there are
none more deserving.
On motion of DIR. Munford, it was order
ed that a fund be set apart for the main
tenance of this cemetery
Ii was announced that there was a local
at Springfield which had
charge of the cemetery
On motion of General Frost, the vice
presidents In each congressional district
were requested to make every effort possible
10 raise funds for the pu. pose of putting
the cemetery In order, fencing it, beautify-
ing the grounds, etc., each vice president
to remit, or have remitted to the general
treasurer, ali funds raised for this purpose
Col. Murray, of Texas, stated that he
was a member of an association Of Ex- Con-
federates of Missouri residing in Texas,
and requested that next year The Texas as
ISOLATION be given about ten days notice OF
the date of the Missouri reunion. as there
were many Ex-COnfederates there who de-
sired to attend. Col. Murray extended
cordial invitation y the Missouri Exon
federates to attend the reunion of the Mis-
souri, Ex-Confederates in Texas, to be held
at Mckinney, on the first Tuesday and
Wednesday of August, 1888.
The case of Richard Lloyd, an
artillery soldier who suffered the
loss Of both arms, was presented
to the association. Those who were ac-
luainted with him stated that he was a
worthy object OF charity, and on motion,
his case was referred to the executive Cum
mittee, with favorable recommendation.
The president invited suggestions as tn
The time of holding the next annual meet
ing. Quite a number of members spoke on
The subject, and it seemed to b. the general
impression that October was the most
suitable time In the year.
The executive committee is empowered
10 select the time and place OF the next re-
union. 1t is probable that some date in
October will be selected as the time and
Jefferson City as the place
After the adoption of the following reso-
luton offered by DIR. w. A. Gordon, of
Lafayette county, the association adjourned
sine die.
Resolved, That We return to the people |
Of Sedalia in general, and to DIR. b.
Jones, chairman OF the local executive
in particular, our heartfelt
thanks for their kind hospitality and many
courteous attentions. 1t is with the warm
est feelings that we make this slight return
and expression of our appreciation for the
many evidences which have been
extended to us Of the kindly sentiments of
The generous citizens Of the Queen City OF
he Prairies.
Hovu Raidaui11a NJ n haa proa.