Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-17
PICTURE OF PICKETT
PRESENTATION OF 1T TO THE CON-
FEDeRATE CAMP BEARING
HIS NAME.
Speeches by Colonel Aviett. Major Scott
Mayor ElIyson. and Lieutenant-Gov-
ernor Tyier-supper Subsequently.

The handsome oil-painting of General
George Z. Pickett, the work and gift of
Mrs. Alexander Jennings, was formally
presented to Pickett Camp last night.
The exercises took place in Sanger Hall,
beginning at O'Clock. Mrs. Pickett and
her only child, Mr.. George Z. Pickett, were
present.
The audience was composed exclusively
Of members of the Camp and their lady
friends and few invited guests.
on THE STAGE.
Shortly after Q o'clock Commander z. p.
Reeve walked upon the stage, accompanied
by Lleutenant-Govcrnor Tyler. Mayor Eli
lyson, Attorney General i Taylor Scott,
Colonel William i. Aylett, Robert A.
Bright, of Williamsburg, who was one OF
General Pickett's aids: Commander Smith
and ex-Commander A. l.. Phillips. of Lee
Camp. and Captain Frank Cunningham.
Captain Reeve called upon Major A l..
Phillips to lead in prayer. This done. the
Commander announced the occasion or the
meeting 10 be TO accept the gift OF nrs.
Jennings. The picture, which had been
concealed from view by United States
fag thrown over it. was now uncovered,
and Colonel William X. Aylett. of King
William county, was introduced TO MAKE
the presentation.
THE FERMENTATION.
The Colonel expressed his great delight
at being present on such an occasion. He
referred to the changes which time has
wrought since they followed the noble
commander which the painting represents.
In presenting the gift the speaker SAID II
I tnla N
came from lady who was born in the
| keystone State but whom he would bap-
! tie as a Virginian. In the gift were evil
dence of reconciliation and peace, which
might be enjoyed without surrendering the
love for the Lost Cause.
Referring to General Picketts noble
qualities Colonel Aylett said their beloved
| commander reminded him more Of SiI
John Talbot than any character he could
| suggest. One of the most noticeable traits
, in .he life of the great southern command
er was his love and respect for the private
soldier, to whom the speaker paid very
/ eloauent tribute. lie declared the private
/ soldier should have monument to perpetu'
ate his memory and noble deeds, and II
/ should be in Richmond and should tower
! above all others in this city.
Colonel Aylett said he did not think the
! time far distant when pictures OF Lee
! Jackson. and Pickett will be IN the gale.
ries OF the nation along with those OF
/ Grant, Sherman, and Sheridan. The Fed
| eral Government will soon be proud tha'
| such men as our southern generals were
| Americans and with us will honor theil
memory. =.
in closing his remarks the speaker PAID
a lful tribute TO the women OF the
| Confederacy. He announced the name o
| the donor OF the picture and then intro
duced Acknowledgement Scott to accep'
the present on behalf of the Camp.
THE ATroBsEY-GEEEBAL.
Major Scott's remarks were brief. bu
they were very touching. and brought
tears to tho eyes Of Mrs. Pickett and seve
raj other of his hearers. He said in thi
time of peace il is well to remember the
old days when they fought side by side ant
followed their noble commander. 1t L
well to meet around the camp-fires now ant
revive the recollections of those tlme
when we fought for principle. To thos'
who find fault with us no excuse is neces
sary. AS Pickett was true to the Contede
rate flag SO are we now true TO the Star
and Stripes. Duty to Virginia made US d'
what we have done, and our duty to th'
country now bands US all together.
Major Scott, in few appropriate words
accepted the gift for the Camp, and CLOSED
in very pretty peroration.
THE MAYOR
Commander Reeve called on Mayo
I F.lvson for en- address, and that ot1cia
came forward, but spoke only few min
utes. He was reminded of the sadness o
such reGnions by the absence each year o
some familiar face, yet such OCCASION
had a JOY in them that he c0ult
meet those with whom he had touched
elbow in the fierce conflict. While thos'
who fought for their State and country vii
never forget the principles foi winch the.
struggled. he expressed n feal that thos'
whowill live in the southlandin in future year
will not have al adequate appreciation o.
the cause for which their fathers tough
and died.
The Mayor referred to his trip to New
Orleans TO attend the funeral of the Con
federate States President and of the grea
gathering of old soldiers there, all of whom
expressed determination to treasure tn
memory of the past.
THE LRuTENANT-GoyEESoR.
Iieutenant-GO Tyler was pre-
sented by Commander Reeve. but he ask
ed to be excused from making a speech
He thought all had been said that the exl
gencies of the occasion required. Malo
fcler briefly referred to his boyhood expe
rience as a soldier and then retired.
The exercises closed with the song Day
of Long Ago" by Captain Cunningham
Mr.. NJ. b. Ramos playing q piano accom-
paniment.
Tables were arranged across the room
and the members Of the Camp and thcl
guests sat down 10 supper, and until lat
hour enjoyed social intercourse.
PERSONAL.
D.,Iott o,,1 har cnn ranpOa1 the OF
at o'clock Yesterday and will remain NJ
Nh Saturday. They are guests of Mrs.
Y. Stokes. at No. Is east Franklin. First
Lieutenant-C Commander George W. Ma
was detailed by the Camp to escort Tn
widow and her son 10 the hall. They wer
also accompanied by Mrs. Stokes and MI
A. Y. Stokes. Jr.