The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1886-05-06
CONFEDERATE MoNuMENr.
Laying Of the Cornerstone at Mont
eomery. Ala.

MONTGOMERY, Ala, April 29.-The Cap
ito grounds at II O'Clock to-day presented
an animated scene. The whole hilltop and
premises were covered with people, gath.
cred TO witness the laying OF the corner
stone OF the Confederate monument The
foundation Of the monument only was
ready, presenting a surface OF thirty-five
feet square. Near et hand stood the corner
stone, on which, In raised letters, was tho
inscription: fCornerstone laid by ex-
President jefferson Davis, April 90
ls6.n Opposite this was IA large plat
form for the speakers The process
sion formed In front OF the Exchange
Hetel. Mr. Davis, his daughter ex-Gov-
ernor Watts and Hon. H. &. ompkins
Chairman OF the Comniitte of Arrange.
ments, were In a carriage drawn by foer
white horses, each led bya negro IN livery:
The next carriage contained General and
Mrs.Gordon, his daughter and Mrs and Gle
iment e. Clay, and was surrounded
by survivors OF the Sixth Alaha-
ma and other Confederate veterans The
procession was preceded by cavalry and
ARTILLERY escort, and was further made mp
o. other local military, the uniform. rank
hnights OF Pythias, Grand Commandery OF
Knights Templar. and Masonic bodies from
different parts Of the State. The demon
stfatlons along the route were enthusiastic.
The ex President was cheered enth'lsiastic-
ally. He took his seat with the Committee OF
tho Memorial Association, behind him Mrs.
Goodwin, The Misses Davis and Gordon on
MS LETT and General 0ordCn on his right.
Ex-Governor Watts officers OF the Sixth
Alnbnma and others were ON the platform.
The sixth Regiment was present also, MS
were the trustees OF the Soldiers Monu.
ment Association, Colonel w. L Bragg,
Mayor Reese, General w. W. Allen, Colo
mel VIM. H. Jones. Colonel W. w Screws
and Governor O'Neai Before the services
began Colonel Bragg presented Mr. Davis
with an elegant basket Of flowers from
Major Boiling Hall, who lives near
this city Major Hall Is n descendant
OF Georgia's Lyman Hall. He was a
noted opponent 10 secession, but had eight
sons In the war, seven OF whom gave their
lives 70 the Confederacy, and the eighth
carres lead In him as evidence OF his deyo-
ton. An earnest prayer was offered by
Row, Andrew, of the NJ. f. Church Mr..
Davis was presented by Ex-Governor
Waits, and the former made brief speech,
mainly reviewing the events OF the late
war. In conclusion be said: Permit me
10 say that though the memory OF our
glorious past must ever be dear 10 us. duty
points 20 the present and the future.
Alabama having resumed her place
in ihe Union, be II yours TO full
NJ all the obligations devolving upon
all good citizens seeking 10 restore the Gem
ernl Government TO its pristine purity, and
Ms best you may promote the welfare and
happiness OF your common country y
fLopg applause. Mr.. Davis then paid q
glowing tribute TO the love and devotion of
the Southern women TO the Confederate
soldiers during the four years conflict.
Governor Watts then turned over the rest
OF the proceedings 10 the Grand Lodge OF
Masons, who laid the cornerstone accord
ing 10 Masonic rites. The first article do
posted in the stone was Confederate bat
lie flag by Miss Davis.