The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-05-31

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Clark, Jacob Switzer.
The principal exercises were held TIN
following day and consisted in welcomin,
the Veterans in feeling and eloquen
speech by Capt. Flagler, of the 2Sth New
York, after which
MAI. NEWTON.
on behalf of the 9Th Virginia Regiment
returned the flag captured from the 2Sth il
the following address:
Col. Br0,cn. Officers and Veterans of ht
2Stt Nec York Volunteers:
BY reason of the unavoidable absence OF
Capt. james Bumgardner, it,. the gallant
Adjutant Of the old 5th Virginia in the
days OF chivalry, and which circumstance
we so profoundly regret, as he was chosen
| to represent us as one of the orators of
| this occasion, it behooves me as the Com
mandant of this expedition to stand be-
! fore you as his representative, and as this
fact was only revealed to me since leaving
| Virginia, you will pardon me for using
manuscript.
We come now to perform a duty in it.
self unique and one that presents indeed a
beautiful anomaly In the annals of the
times, i'll the rolling Of the ages, i'll the
history OF the world, in all the experience
OF men varied and extensive as it has been,
this peculiar and significant act of frater-
NIFTY has never before been eXemplifed or
demonstrated. And for this if for no
other reason, thank God / have lived to
see this day, to view these surroundings,
to meet you and greet you as we do, and
to discharge the most pleasant duty of my
life. This grand beautiful act that we
now propose to perform, has never before
been illustrated OF witnessed in fraternal
assemblage of men like this-The return
OF flag to the regiment from which it
was captured in war, by the regiment that
captured it, on an occasion in peace. where
the latter are the honored guests of the
former. You' do not fail to remember
that on the 9th day of August, 1862, we,
III bitter antogonlSm, opposed you on the
famous battle ground of Cedar Mountain.
when and where we cOntended with each
other in the terrible ordeal of battle, and
among other results of that well remem-
bered conflict this banner became one of
our trophies, which we bore in triumph
from the field as a part of the SpoiS of the
victor. And in justice to you, as an eye
witness, together with forty-three of
my comrades who are now present /
delight to say that losing it under
OIC OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, 1tllGClS UO ulSCIHu-
1T upon you. Y GU had attacked and were
driving in your front Confederate force,
when the 9Th swept down upon your flank
and rear, and turned the tide of battle
against you. We now come and l stand
here in behalf of the survivors Of the gal
liant old 9Th Virginia Infantry. who fired
the first gun OF the army of the valley UNI
der Stonewail Jackson at Falling Water,
July I'd, 1861, and was in the charge on
Sheridan's lines at Appomattox station,
on that memorable morning of the 9th day
OF April, 1865, and whose hearts now go
out to you in warmth and kindness, in re-
Spouse to the welcome you have given
them and the generosity Of soul you have
manifested, and in the name of the 9Th
Virginia Infantry, 'sStonewall Brigade y
Army of Northern Virginia, l now pre-
sent this flag to it's honorable and worthy
owners, the gallant, genial and hospitable
2Sth N. Y. Volunteers. And in doing so
l repeat the fact that no greater pleasure
have L ever experienced, no more agreea-
BILE duty have ever performed, no prouder
act have [ ever done.
Take it then my valiant friends, and
hold it in memory of times and things
past. Treasure it now as the emblem of
the hopes of a reunited phaanx, as me-
mento OF this occasion, signifying and de-
the return of the affections
and good will of brave men, who met and
crossed their swords in strife and anger
on the field Of battle. Unfurl it to the
breeze OF now peaceful heaven carry it
proudly; bear it 'aloft, and never let it
trail in the dust.
The response was made in fitting terms
by Col. E. L. Brown, of the 2Sth.
PERSONALS.
From the I4ockport journal we copy the
following
Col. Stickley favored the audience pres
emit with some very skilful piano music in
the large parlors of the International Ho-
tel yesterday, playing with one hand, the
other having been shot off during the war.
Many of the veterans passed the time pleas
antly in the international parlors with the
visiting ladies and' those accompanying
the members Of the 2Sth. In the after
noon Mrs. Jesse Peterson sang several IA
vorite BALLADS and Mrs. Clemmer. of Staun-
ton, Va, contributed a piano solo-one of
her own composition.
Mrs. Clemmer is the daughter of Col
2. B. Hogshead, of this ethyl
One of the most interesting among the
of greetings was the meeting
pCUNOCiE 4NCWUOli NFC1 OulUl VI
Buffalo. when the surrender at Appomat-
toX and incidents were recalled, the former
averring that the Union commander was
far too well posted on that occasion, and
nearly effected the capture of Newton and
the party with him.
Jacob Houseman of Churchville, Angus
ia county, Virginia, a member of Com
pany F. 9TH Virginia Infantry, was the
opntrQ of n1uOh attnDtioJ1 n, no rott1 10 ofI
the International. He is short, stubby
German, now gray and griZzled. He was
with his regiment at the first battle of Bull
Run. He was pursuing the retreating
UniOniStS when he received a Minnie ball
in his left hip which lodged in his back |
1t passed through folded silk handker-
chief in his pantaloons pocket. making SO
holes. He had the handkerchief to show
and also the half tiattened bullet as it was
taken from his body Both were exhibited |
by him. The wound disabled him for ac-
tive service.
RESOLUTION OF THANKS.
BefDre;leaving for home the following
were unanimously adopted by
the citizens and soldiers from Virginia
At meeting of the 5th Virginia Regi-
ment held in the parlor of the Internation-
al Hotel Niagara Falls, n. Y, Tuesday
evening, May I'D, 1888, the following pre-
amble and resolutions were unanimously
adopted:
WHEREAS, The veterans of the 5th Vir-
ginia Regiment desire to express their APP
probation of the certain and unequivocal
of mans humanity to man
during their advent to and soiourn at Mia
CARA Falls among the people of New Y ork
and
WHEREAS They together with the es-
cort of the citizens, ladies' and gentlemen
having been most splendidly received by
the God-like welcome of the officers and
veterans Of the 2Sth N. Y, ", and
WHEREAS. That the welcome so grand,
so magnanimouS became enlarged into a
continuous ovation that will delight the
hearts Of its participants while life shall
last and be fondly treasured by the Vir-
ginians. Therefore be it resolved,
1st. That we tender our heartful thanks
to the people of New Y DIRK for the recep-
tion given us from Canandaigua to Niaga-
ga Falls, and the splendid manifestation
of their cordial and unfeigned Kindness.
3D. That we tender the profound gratu-
lations of the 9Th Virginia, to the Veter-
ans of the 2Sth n. Y. ", for their mag
unanimous greeting, their bountiful well
come. their hospitable reception and de-
lightful entertainment, and the warmth
and genuine earnestness of that welcome
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