The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-12-14

fallen Hltafs. ana nov h' new
AGAINST The wrongs which had been done
him. and Notwithstanding all this. has
placed his country at the head OF nations
again. T.,
"a honor 20 the heroic dead" said he; IN
eloouent language, "but all honor 10 The De-
role living. Around this festive board to-
NIGHT are seated those who helped 10 bring
mi. change by earnest effort. The desert
has blossomed and the wilderness mas
bloomed. The Southern soldier fought Tor
home. country. and right--not plumber
Referring TO ancient armies when nau
achieved victories In great cophicts lor
plumber and greed, said he; NO io'e p'
',old or pelf or plumber led the brave South
ern soldier but fidelity 20 the principles OF
his country and God. The Southern soldiers
were no pillagers."
The speaker hoped he would never hear "a
southern man SAG that his country ought 20
have taken any other step than what she
did.
a'rhe lights that burn in the sepulchres OF
the past inspire and justify MS. Inc hearts
Of our brave leaders may lie cold
in the silent tombs OF deatn' Dui
the principles that inspired ana
prompted their actions can never die.
They are smdeilibly enshrined upon vac
hearts Of true and loyal men and can never
do The war had 10 cone. There were
parts i'm the constitution Of the United
states that could be defined only by the
sword. We were compelled TO fight. III we
had Welded without struggle we would
bave LOST our honor. But we preserved our
honor and lost all else. Thank God we can
hand this down 10 pOstsrity. Yes, our honor
will 20 down 10 the last syllable OF recorded
time unsullied.'
Jt'DGF CHRISTIANS TALK.
The speaker was frequently applauded
during his speech. He sat down ainid an
outblrst Of cheers, and was warmly con-
graduated by those near him. The resolu-
lions were adopted. and Judge george l..
Christian was called upon 10 speak.
lie said he would be untrue 10 his cOnvIc-
tions and TO the cause for which he had
fought If he did not respond upon such an
occasion, and say something win reference
,, the South's lamented, loved ana iOst.
.The action Of our Southern people, he
said in regard 10 the death Of President
Davis. has made me feel q better man. We
have come up 20 the standard Of liberty for
which we have cOntended. For the last nj
teen years have wondered, with great anX-
ietv. what demonstration the people
Of the south would make over the
death Of Mr.. Davis. ! did some
thing when he died that haven't done
for years-that was 10 drape my residence.
did il 10 show 10 my children that be
lieyed in the cause for which we iougbi.
some say President Davis made mistakes.
/ don't believe it, With the few resources
at his hand 10 man on earth could nave
done better; and the few mistakes ne made
were only an illustration Of his devotion
40 the cause for which he suffered and
in The interest of which he extended his
a. IL
made happy impromptu speech, and was
warmly applauded.
CALLS FOR " FLOJRNoY.'
Upon loud calls for "Flounoy,' Judge
If. W. FlournOy arose and made one of his
Characteristic speeches. lie sad; " COM
rades. thank God that | believe
in the Immortality Of the soul, and
| believe as we are gathered here to-
night that Davis, Lee, Jackson, stuart,
and others are looking down upon this as
sombly with absolute appreciation. Inc
cause for which we are here is written IN
history and i'm song as ''the lost cause but
this cause will die when such men as these
who defended il cease 10 appreciate II.
None who died in the COnfcderacy offered
his life in vain. We owe 10 them debt OF
everlasting gratitude. When was waken-
cd on the morning OF the death Oh
President DAVIS DN the Hllng Oh ulliItlN
Guns by the HOwitzers, went Immediately
10 the scene of the demonstration, and
learned from them that as soon as they
heard of his death they did notwalt for
orders. but went Immediately and offered
their services, 10 do what they could IN com
memOration of the death Of the hero OF the
Conlederacy. | heard tonight that some Of
the members Of the association had recently
withdrawn. When cease TO be member0 Of
this grand association il will be when
have been voted into disgrace, or when
am too poor 70 pay my annual dues. eX-
pect and hope to spend my days in loyalty
10 the United states flag, but if | am ever
called upon to withdraw, hope il will be
for a lust cause, and it will be done with
as much willingness as when joined the
Confederate army.
The speaker closed in beautiful and elo-
quent tribute TO the late Hon. Jefferson
Davis. and advised all TO read his work on
the Rise and Fall Of the Confederate Gov
ernment." Judge Flournoy sat down amid
a wild outburst Of applause. which lasted
for several minutes and was warmly con-
graduated.
Several others present were called upon,
and responded in brief addresses. The eX-
crcses were closed with the present llowit-
zers singing "J'm Gwine Back TO Dixie
The resolutions which were adopted will
be published at a future day.