Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-23

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wisdom. Justice, and mercy Of God.
bow with sdorirg reverence to His de
cree which destroyed our hopes o
southern independence. I would no
reverse His decree II could do 40
that would be wicked and prcsumptu
ous. All honorable Ccnfedersses rem
der the sruest allegiance 10 the obliga
tions imposed upon them by the sur
render. I believe that tbs most un
compromising rebels--yes, re bitterea,
rebels, II you choose 10 cal, them 80 =
would be the eeyy first to rally round
che old flag In any just a.d honorable
var. They have expressed the sim
oercst sympathy with the suferings
and misfortunes OF illustrious foemen /;
they have rejoiced at the successes D.
nlsny Of their late antagonists, and
they have contributed TO those sue
.cesses.
But no generous conqucror wishes the
conquered 10 forget their old ties and
their old loves. No generous conqueror
/ wishes us 20 dispsrsgc the grand hero
ism and the unparalleled coas,sney Of
the Confederstes in the ranks.
No generous cosqueror expects as to
underfste the ability OF our great leaders
because they Were dcfestcd, without
taking into consideration that their de.
feat was due TO their being over
whelmed. Every school-boy knows Of
Thermopyln and Of Leowdas defeated
and slain, bat who of ycu can
tell the Demo Of the victo-
rious Persian commander of the
Dori Phcri, who attacked him IN front 7
Who Of you remembers the name OF
the commander Of the so-calicd " I'm
mortal Band" which, having gone
through a secret defiie, attacked him
successfully in resrf The historian
Of the present looks only at'victory and
defeat the historian Of the past looks
at oil the surroundings. But even
now We ef the present, who have
seen the great movements OF our
soDderlui leaders, can lOok az these
surroundings. Every one with south
err blood in his veins places in the front
rank Of The w4rld's great commanders
the two modest men who sleep so quiet
~ and 70 unosteiiatioesly at Lexing-
ton. Va. Every one with southern
blood In his veins cherishcs In his in
Nest soul the memory Of their great
deeds as q precious legacy to the land
they loved 20 we'll.
General Hill was yociferously ap-
plauded rs he took his seat, and was
warmly congratulated on bis speech.
SENERA' TBAg s.aa,1.
;ss.s'al Earty was Iondly called fcr.
,ui excused himself from responding.
Except 10 remind his friend General
iill that the Federal estimate Of the
confederate strength at shafpsburg was
made by General Banks, who always
aw the ''rebels Z" through powerful
nagnifying glass whenever "Stone-
eall" jackson was about.
GENERAL TAI1AFERRO.
In response to calls General W. Il.
'aliaferro made a brief and stirring
peech, which was loudly applauded.
orFIoERs ELECTED.
The officers Of last year insisted
pom q change, and q committee, con-
isting of Captain C.. A. Bohannon,
ieDeral William McComb, and N. V.
andolph, reported the following,
hich were unanimously elected:
For President Major-General Will
am Il. Tabaferro.
Vice-Presidents /: Brigadier- General
William Smith, Colonel Charles Mar
hall, Colonel James NJ. Skinner,
aptain p. W. Mckinney, Brigadier-
eneral Thomas T.. Munford.
Executive Committee Colonel Will
am III. Palmer, Colonel Archer An
erson, Sergeant George L. Christian,
Iajor Il. A. Brander, Lieutenant John
Elicit.
Treasurer Private r. S. Bosher.
Secretary Carlton Mccarthy.
GENERAL w.sH.F. LEE.
General W. II. f. Lee, the retiring
was heartily thanked for the
'ility with which heAad presided and
le energy he had displayed in the man.
cement Of the affairs of the Associa-
on.
On motion of General Early, Misses
airy and Mildred Lee, Mrs. jackson
i'd her daughter, and Mrs j. E. b.
iuart and her daughter were unani-
ously and heartily elected honorary
emhers Of the Association, and the
'cretary ives directed to send them
adges.
Ihe Banquef-
After the exercises in the hall the !
ssociation and their invited guests re-
lired 20 Sanger Hall, where an ele-
INT banquet was spread. and the good |.
ings heartily enjoyed.
General Taliaferro presided. and !
idge George l.. Christian acted as
ast-master, and read the toasts. 1t
regretted that our crowded space will
rmit no further report than the regu- {
T toasts and the names Of the respond }
is. which are as follows:
The Infantry: I
ever hand of warriors won
pNan for deeds OF valor done, 1
ey deserve. indeed, the giori0nC need /,
I'D the proud, triumphal hymn.
Gene raj William McComb.
The Cavalry: t
went the knight with sword and shield v
toufnay on To battlefield.
icy offered at their country's call
cir lives. their fortunes. anc tholr gil.
General 4. I. Muniord.
The Artillery : The voice from the D
Ouths Of their pieces sent dismay into a
o ranks of the enemy. Judge Will f
.En |. Clopton. n
The Staff Of Our Armies: Thenerves y
kieh contributed to the genius Of our 2
eat commanders, and through which ! s.
was conducted to their "
oops. Colonel Archer Anderson. I
The Armies Of the West Thc.he- Il
es ofcCorinth, Ckicksmauga, and No d
lie arc worthy comrades Of those Of n
ansssas, Gettysburg, and the Wilder i,
SIS, and will ever greet each other q Il
ethnan and equals. General ID. II. S
Aury. 4,
The Women Of the South: O
and OF heyoes. your endurance through | =,
the strife transeendent shines: VI
sofn OF sunlight. maid the tempest 1ood |
ye nrm a. mountain ptaes." h
DR.. Thomas j. Moore. :.