Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-09-23
The New England Veterans.
GENUINE VIRGINIA WELCOME AT W1NCHES-
TER-FITz LEES PATRIOTIC LETTER.

/ GE NU1NE VIRGINIA WELCOME AT WlNCHES
TER-FITz LEES PATRIOTIC LETTER.
[spec ial Dispatch to the Boltimore SUM-
WINCHESTER, Va, Sept. 20.-At thu
banquet to the New England Veterans
rendered here Saturday by the citizens O.
the town and vicinity, Associate justice
John NJ. Harlan, of the United States Su
preme Court, made an eloquent speech.-
Judge Harlan said: "Fellow citizens, and
may also say without improperly Cad
dressing the veterans) veterans, for be-
longed to the same army you belonged to
during The late war which convulsed this
country from 1861 to 1865. The Confeder-
ates lost the particular cause for which they
fought, but have won the affection OF those
they fought against; the North has won
the South, and the--South has won the
North. The brave men who fell on either
side have spread their tents on Gods eter-
nal camping grounds ana@we are all now
standing under the same flag that wash
ington, Lee, Morgan and others OF the rev.
olution stood. The results of Tour struggle
are before the world, and are acknowledged
by all. One of these results is the equality
Of all men before the law. Weare no long
er opponents, we are not enemies, put
friends" Justice Harlan paid q high trlb-
ute to Virginia's hospitality, and remark
ed that Virginia's sons and daughters nave
lost none of the nobility of character " hlch
distinguished their fathers. Among other
things in the beginning Of his remarks he
said that it had been many years since ne
had addressed an audience, but has been
accustomed to being listener"
Mayor Williams welcomed the guests
amid great applause from the visiting vet
Grams, and Col. Carroll Wright responded
for them. Other gentlemen also spoke
At night the New Hampshire veterans
gave reception.
Gen. Fitz Lee wrote the following letter
to Mayor Williams. It was read at the
particularly among the New England
men:
"Mt. Jackson Va., Sept. 1s.-Capt. John
Williams : Accept my sincere thanks for
the kind invitation to visit Winchester and
participate in the welcome to the visiting
soldiers from the North. I regret that my
political engagements will prevent my pres
ence upon such an interesting OCCASION
Such reunion produces fraternal feeling
among the sections and strengthens the
Union of the States. The South is march
ing steadily forward, and hopes to do her
share towards making this republic what
cur forefathers intended she should be-the
glory of America and blessing to human
ity The South IS not chanting sGS;;serer'es
over a, struggle Of quarter Of century
ago, but is waving the star-spangled ban
ner, and hopes the bloody shirt will be
furled forever If the coming of our North
ern brethren assists in accomplishing such
desirable results, bid them welcome,
thrice welcome. Yours, very truly,
FITz LEE"
Gen. Lees letter was received in response
to one written by Mayor Williams at the
of Mayor Buffum, manager Of the
excursion, inviting him to visit the New
England veterans.
One piece of fireworks fired off last night
by the New Hampshire veterans created
intense excitement, loud cheers bursting
fourth from the immense crowd, variously
estimated at from 5000 to 10000, many
people coming from fifteen miles around
1t was life-size, Yank and Johnnie Reb.
shaking hands, with the word 'FraternaP'
above their heads, cannon balls OF one
side, arms stacked on the other, one in
blue, the other in gray, the colors coming
out finely.
Judge Harlan, Col. Carroll Wright, May
Or Williams, Capt. Mutton and others spoke
last night.
The cannon trophy, won for the best
was presented to the Con-
federate team.
To-day was spent in making visits to
and attending services at the
different churches Rev. Mr.. Wh,ttemore,
of Boston, occupy ing the Methodist Church.
Services by the veterans in the National
and Stonewall Cemeteries this afternoon