The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-08-07
GRAND REUNION.
Continued From First rage.

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,rce of dark eternity?" Tho Romans
ave to Great Britain and, to the United
,stes in the rules and articles of war
y basis of the military establishments
these peoples, who here attained tn
. highest degree Of Military glory. and
was rule among Romans richly
reward their Generals when re-
ming successful from foreign war
n never to grant triumph for vic,
ry won in interIlecine strife. With US
q rule has been reversed, and the vet
ans of the war with Mexico have been
~ subjects OF a. special discrimination
|uring the progress of the Texas revo-
ton distinguished officer left the
United States army and went unher-
ded to JOIN the struggling Texans.
nd entered their service as a private.
Is ability as well as his reputation at
acted notice, and step by step he rose
the command Of one of her armies.
sptized in her service he became her
6pted son. When the war occurred
eween the United States and Mexico
led a regiment of Texans to ioin the
my of the Rio Grande. Thus he was
Otb an "Old Settler" and ''Veteran of
be war with Mexico" He subse-
gently re-entered the army of the
nlted States, of which he was Breyet
Msllier-G when Texas seeded
from the Union and war was inaugu
rated between the States. True to his
llgance to his adopted mother and
pTrign, he left the army OF
be United States and offered
b sword to the Confectionery
Tben co lmanding a Confederate .rmy
one oi the great battles of the war
I'd victory was within his immediate
asp, he fell mortally wounded and
ed upon the field. Great in counsel AS
acllon, faithful in every relation Of
he died, as he had lived, the devote
duty, and left behind him the good
me which gives grace and perpetuitV
glory need it be SAID to Texans that
fer to Albert Sidney Johnston? All
was mortal of that "herO" reposes
the soil of the land he loved. Gen
lSly patriotic Louisiana is construct.
an austrian statue to his memory.
1Dutc twice blessed. From THAI por-
OF the State in which your reunion
0 be held, there came to the army in
Xlco Col Wood regiment Of cavalry
as closely associated with them on a
neal occasion in the attack on Mon
ey' should any of the survivors be
you please present my fraternal
eIlhg 10 them. Rocked in the cradle
ne revolution the history OF Texas is
OF heroic deeds. From the selt-sac-
cling hand of the Alamo who gave t.
slr state the example of how men
ould dare and die to protect the helm
$; to the defense Of Sabine Pass which
lntrepidlty and extraordinary sue
IS must. | think, be admitted to have
parallel IN the annals of ancient or
Odern warfare. Texas Is now boldly
riding onwards in the conquests Of
eace and l cannot wish for her
fghed future than that in agriculture,
mining, manufacturing, educational
Oill and religious efforts she ma,
1her wreaths of oak worthy to mingl,
dh the fadeless laurel that locks her
row, deprived of the happiness of meet
probably for the last time the "old
Tiers and eN-COnfederates in their
union, Of receiving the fricndly wei
me, feeling the warm grasp Of their
nds. ! send to them nv earnest
yer that every good and pcrfec,
~ may be Vouchsared 10 them and
mtm. Faithfully,
Nghed) JEFF RSON DAVIS,
lnrlng the reading of the letter Col
,plauSe. -
ANOTHER LETTER.
80 delighted seemed the vast audience
or Mr.. Davis well-timed and elouuent
Ter, That Major Elliott could not for
az IrenrhingOn even forbidden ground
readinga personal letter from Mrs.
WIS expressive of her warm and heart
appreciation Of the Kindness ofTeXas
her husband. Again, all along the
e, 'he immense applause resounded.
m STILL ANorH II LETTER.
o., Elliott, by request of the commit
unen read the following letter from
OL Coke:
ro TcNn Aug. G-Cols. Thomas IL, Muir
~ and G. ;. Mitchell, Committee OF ex.
Shledcratos, Dallas, Texas:
NV hEN:-Up to the last moment
Dpeu TO be able to attend the reunion
Dsllas and perform the part assigned
oul with deep regret have to inform
uual sickness in my family will pre-
hmy roHing. The pleasure Of meet.
sGIu and valued friends f.Hn overy
1lnh OF the state, and especially mi
comrades OF pOlignac's brigade, and
glng with them the festivities of the
sslOn, would have been very
Al but this am compelled To-
w; would have been glad
n " ne reasons to have been with
IN Inc value of the annual reunions
Iv N,. oniederate soldiers as u most
ulIl lactor in building up, presery
ana maintaining n heaithful and
sDHItvatlve spirit of patriotism, n gen
ar, OF country and good govern
sn N cannot be over estimated. Tor
eu IKE lhe eN-Conioderate soldiers,
, NV 'ne iull meaning OF war and revO-
Ivm and the periis involved in them
md dduu'sn liberty, and are prepared to.
rSo,, no the more highly ap-
Itsbia~ the blessings of free,
Isy. representative government.
,nSss seen and felt the horrors
e,r silages OF the greatest war of mod. |
many IueS, the ex Confederate soldiers
,,S W'ter than all others the tran
iIln! benefits Of honorable peace.
"al'lng so recently emerged from
soomy period of reconstruction
nii aiIsrllle, cling with affection TO the
ANY, which surround and per
nlSnto, rec, happy, prosperous and |
mlIlIed people. We have our politi. [,
tR party divisions, tho product OF
iuo"ght, FREQ speech and free dis. |
e .om These are tho healthy and |
"ary methods and processes of /
h. government. We will ALWAYS |
o "oa nee people have these divisions |
as US. But when il comes 10 our
n, as American citizens, in the |
es' ellahce of our great and beneiicicnt !
n.uulent, and that symbol of It's !
w. our National flag, there Is no |
'n among us. EN-Confederatcs
m soldiers, all men OF all parties, |
luz loyal and devoted.
memory Of our iead Confederate |
w., priNates and officers, IN omhalm- !
"nr affections, and will bo handed !,
~ tradition and history, AZ the |
Uherlshed legacy to our remotest /
.N alive every man of this no. |
ally OF martyrs would be with Won
ung and sentiment; would worship |
sol tho heroic achievements of tho /
"nu rejoice with you In the rich
nJ u oI the glorious present, and the
!, a' w promise ola magnificent future.
yo nen were patriots, Us true AZ even
w. country, and yielded up their
S,sl az the survivors of tho great
nv NV would yield up their lives ifnec.
,Ti, IN defense. Of the honor, the
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