Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-05-22
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MAJOR BRAyDER's REMARKS.
Major T. A. Brander was greeted with
loud applause as be accepted the nag IN tue
following appropriate speech:
Ladies, Friends and Comrades:
"As president OF this Association 1t be-
comes my duty 10 receive this precious
token, so sacredy preserved and cherished
by the mother OF our beloved comrsde and
gallant commander, Colonel William J.
PegrAm. No one could have presented II
10 us so handsomely aud ieelingly as his
faithful friend and adiutant, who was al
ways by bis side In danger. and who per-
formed the last sacred Office for him who
was so dear 10 each one Of US.
81 feel that any words uttered by me
would but feeby express the fervent at.
tachment which we bore to him whom we
have so often followed In battle.
Comrades. this il not conquered
tanner: IL never traied in the dust. II Is
the same historic flag snatched from the
hands Of the enemy at Cedar Run by our
dauhtIeSs commander, ana which was given
by hlm to one whom, like all true men, be
most loved and hOnored-his mother.
"What would have become OF Us but Tor
the dear women Of the South, who cared
for. nursed, and cheered us on to battle,
giving tLeir dearest ones to the cause a.
freely as they gave themselves to the sac
rifce.
when memory recalls the many gll-
laut deeds OF the officers and men OF this
battalion, am truly thankful that l have
been spared to be present on this occasion
and when my thoughts turn to Ellis Num-
ford, James Elicit, Greenlee Davidson,
George Csyce, Mercer Featherstoue, Ned
Marye. liam. Chambcrlavne. and a number
OF othtrs 20 dear to Us, feel that IL Is one
Of the grandest privileges left us 10 honor
and cherish the memory OF these brave
ones who. in the last words OF our glorious
Jackson, have passed over the river ana
ore now resting under the shade OF the
trees
"We accept this flag ~ a sacred trust and
as a memorial Of our noble colonel and
brave comrades who laid down their lives
for their native state, the glorious mother
OF Us all; and we had hoped our honored
Governor would be present 10 promise in
the name " our mother Virginia. at whose
clarion voice we rallied and dared all. that
when the last one II us has joined his
comradc. who have answered their last
roll.call that she will cherish as we have
done this banner. dyed IN the hearts blood
Of some Of her nOble>t sons
PEGRAMs sABRB.
Tie exhibit Of Colonel Pogram's sabre
was greeted With loud applause. and there
were tears mingled with the glad acclaim
| ~ old comrades.
The BANQUET.
After the exercises at the hill were over,
the battalion and their invited guests ln'
Guiding q number Of LADIES' repaired To
sanger Hall. where an elegant banquet
wa, spread and heartily enjoyed.
Then followed the regular toa,ts and re-
spon,cs, rs follows:
|. our Dead
Their glory nc'er shall be forgot
While Fame her record keeps
And honor points the hallOwed spot
Where yalor proudly sleeps
Hon. j. y. Dunlop.
,. our Gucsts-Always Welcome.
Chaplain T. I. Hendricks, of New York.
3. Nirginla-Mqy Her Future be Worthy
cf Her Past.
judge Il. ". Flournoy.
4. The Cavalry The Men WHO Wcr,
Always Fighting.
Captain +. II. Dcanc.
,. The Artilery-A Little More Grape
from the Bottle.
Captain Carlton Mccarthy.
g. The Iufniry-They stood Like
"~ione Wall"
Major {. :. Striugfellow.
:. Womar-The south Knows Her in
licr lIigbest s. here.
COT. f. j. Evans.
:. Lee.Camp soldiers IIOme-The Wards
Of tie Confedcrlcy.
Colonel John Il. Purcell.
9. The Press-May its Impressions Al
WAYS Dee Correct.
Owing to the lateness Of the hour th
| toast was not responded to.
The whole affair was a splendid success
/ and reelected the greatest credit on all con
CeTnpd.