The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-07
The CITY. MoURSS HIN.
FLAGS AT HALF-MAsTrN RESPECT
TO TIE DEAD CHIEFTAIN.

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The Georgia Hussars' Tribute-The
Confederate Veterans TO Meet To-
Day-Mr. Davis Last Visit to Savan-
nah.
The death of ex-President Davis created
: universal sorrow throughout the city yes
tsrday The flags at the cotton exchange,
and at all Of the military headquarters, and
on the engine houses, were displayed at
haIf-mast.
There was a general feeling that the citi-
gems of Savannah should meet, as they did
Ia 1870, when Gen. Lee died, and take public
action on the death of the distinguished
chieftsin Of the confederacy.
Last night Mayor Schwarz issued call
for a pubic meeting at city exchange at
noon Monday. In his call the mayor says:
ssThe exalted and distinguished character Of
the dead, his eminent public service and the
affection felt for him by our psople, all
recommend public recognition Of the sad
event.
There was but one expression among men
of all parties, and that was Of regret that
the ex-PreSident of the confederacY had
passed away.
TIE CONFEDERATE VETERANS.
> Gen McLaws. president of the Confeder-
ate Veterans Association. is absent from
the city. Gov. Gordon who is at the head
of the veterans in Georgia, has issued tbs
following order, which was telegraphed to
the various associations in the state last
night:
HkADQU'Rs UNITED CONFEDERATE VETERANS,
ATLANTA, GA, Dec. 6.
The associations bivouacs and camps and
all friends of ex-c0nfederats veterans are in
vited to unite. on the day of the funeral Of Mr..
Davis. in raising fund for his widow and
daughter. J. B. GORDON, General
Gen. McLaws being out of the city
Gov. Gordon's telegram was delivered to
Capt. w. w. Gordon. In the meantime
a meeting Of the veterans association had
been called for noon to-day In the Chatham
artillery armory.
THE HUssARS MEET
A meeting Of the Georgia Hussars was
called last night and the following resolu-
ton was offered and unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, The announcement this day of the
death of Jefferson Davis has saddened the en-
tire south and especially the Georgia Hussars.
who were Company of the JEFF Davis Lee
gion" during the war, and thus peculiarly iden-
tified with and proud Of his name; therefore,
be It
Resolved That the commanding officer of
the Hussars be requested to arrange with the
commanding officers of the other military or
g anizations Of the city and the Confederate
monies in Savannah at tbs same hour as may
be designated for the funeral services in the
city of New Orleans
Resolved That a committee Of five be ap-
pointed by the chairman to prepare resolutions
Commemorative of our admiration and affec-
ton for him.
The chairman appointed the following
COMMITTEES: A McC. Duncan, T. D. Blood
worth, y. A Best, c. A. Fleming, G. B.
Pritchard.
HUssARs DRAPE THEIR BUILDING.
The Hussars draped the Bazaar building
last night. Over the entrance to the build
sing are grouped the flags which have been
preserved by the Hussars.
On the right on entering is the flag car
ried TO Virginia by the Hussars in Septem-
ber, 1861. This flag was the stars and bars
originally adopted by the confederacy, and
was used at the first review by Gen J. E.
B. Stuart's brigade, as the brigade colors,
when that brigade was reviewed at
Centerville in the autumn of 1861.
fheE Hussars, which was made by
The ladies and presented to the company
when G. A L. Lamar was captain in 1852
On the left of the entrance is the flag
which was carried by the cavalry squadron
prior to the war, commanded by Maj. P. H.
Behn, consisting of the Liberty Independent
Troop, Liberty Guards, the Mcintosh Light
Dragons, the Georgia Hussars and the
bingham Hussars. Beneath this squadron
flag Is the flag Of the Saber CLUB which ex-
listed in this city Immediately after the war.
Under those flags, which cross, are the gui-
don flags of the Hussars. Elevated above the
group of flags and extending out into the
building is the Beauregard battle flag, car
ried by the JEFF Davis Legion during the
war. 1t is the sane flag be cath which Mr..
Davis spoke at the Hussars' banquet during
the Chatham's centennial All the flags are
furled and draped in mourning
DAVIS LAST VISIT TO SAVANNAH.
Ex-President Davis last visit to Savan-
nah was during the Chatham Artillery Cen
fennial in May, 1886. His visit then was
the winding up OF a triumphal tour of the
south, April IS. 1886, he laid the corner
stone Of the confederate monument in Mont
gomery, Ala. Two days later be witnessed
the unyeiling of the Hill statue in Atlanta
1T was on that occasio when called upon for
speech that he said: "If were asked to
select from the great men Of Georgia's his
tory, would take Oglethorpe. benevolent;
Iroup, dauntless, and HILL faithful
MIR. Davis receptions in Montgomery and
Atlanta were grand ovations, but they
i were nothing compared with that which he
kreceived in Savannah. His trip through
ffhe state from the capital was a continuous
fovation. MIR. Davis was escorted by Gov.
Gordon, and committee from Savannah
consisting of Col. G. A. Mercer, Mr.. H n
Conner, Col. ]. H. Estill. Gen. @. NJ Sorrel,
j. r. Saussy, Esq, and J. K GARRETT, ESQ.
The party Travelled in General Manager
Gabbetts private car. and Mr.. Davis was
accompanied by his daughter, Winnie. At
almost every station between Atlanta and
Savannah crowds of people were gathered,
and Mr.. Davis was called out Of the car.
He was received with the greatest eathusi-
asm. and his car was laden with flowers.
AN OVATION IN SAVANNAH.
The train arrived in Savannah Just at
dark. An hour before the train arrived
10000 people had gathered around the
Central railroad depot to welcome the ex-
President and to do him honor, as the old
hero, for the first time in a quarter of a
century, had left the retirement of his
home to exchange greetings with his fellow
people. When tue train rolled into the
depot there were 10000 people in the streets.
The military escort, consisting Of the CHAT
ham Artillery. Oglethorpe Light Infantry
and dozen visiting companies, with the
Georgia Hussars as a body guard,
escorted Mr.. Davis from the depot TO the
residence Of Mr.. Conner, where hs was a
guest during his stay in the city. The drive
from the depot TO Mr.. Corners residence
was a triumphal march Alongside the
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