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Richmond planet., 1890-05-31
Richmond Theological Seminary An
niversary Exercises.

The Anniversary exercises of the
Richmond Theological Seminary
took place Tuesday, 9th inst. at the
First Baptist church. On the ros-
trum we're: Revs. r. Wells, Jas. III.
Holmes, j. +. Jones, d d., ID. N. Vas
sarADr. Cooper, DIR. w. w. Landrum,
DR.. Hatcher and Prof. Hovey. Music
was furnished by the choir. Prof.
Yassar presided. Prayer by Rev.
r. Wells.
"The Preacher Gods Interpreter
to Man, by William X. Brown, was
fine. His delivery was good, voice
we'll suited TO the subject selected.
"The Benefit of the knowledge of
the Greek Language to the Gospel
Minister" +" by james III. Eason. The
SUI twas ably handled and dem
Snstrated THAT the speaker had thor
oughly mastered It. The delivery
was good.
Mrs. X. *. Jones sang a solo. 1t
was excellently rendered.
1.-THE Advantage of the Seminary
to the Theological Student" by
Emanuel V. Gassaway. He declared
that it was dangerous to endeavor
to make preachers of men who were
not called of God. Sound advice
was given. For n nation TO have all
of the elements of manhood, give
to them the gospel.
parental Responsibility, by
William w. Harris. This Grafton
contained sound advice and was well
delivered.
"Man a Progressive Being" by
John 81. Turner, was fine. He is an
impressive speaker. The subject
matter was excellent.
A most admirable but able address
to the graduates was delivered by
Rev. w. w, Landrum, ID. D.
The music was rendered by the
First Baptist church choir.
The floral tributes were numerous
and caused many a smile to light
upon the countenance of the grad
yates. Miss Mamie Osborne presld.
ed atsthe organ.
Class of 1890. Diplomas were
conferred on the following graduates
by Prof. D. N. Vassar, with the de
gree of Bachelor of Divinity:
William r. Brown, Reba, Va. James
III. Eason, Sumtersville, Ala. Eman-
uel V. Gassaway, Bolton, S. c.;
William w. Harris, Cuckoo, Va.
John II. Turner, Richmond, Va.
Addresses were delivered by Rev
DIR. w. +. Hatcher, Mr.. Ellyson, o
the Dispatch; Revs. r. Wells, DR.
Cooper, j. HI. Holmes. DR.. Moore
house offered books as prizes
Awarded j. w. Patterson, faithful
ness in work; S. S. Crockett, excel
lence in defamation; j. II. Eason
extempore in composition; w. T
Johnson, improvement in spelling
C. G, Robinson, best sermon. 81
prize for highest standing in examin
alton to w. Il. Johnson.
Richmond planet., 1890-05-31
Deaths.

SEAY-Arthur Lee, the only son
of Hardy and Matte Seay, died
May 18th, 80 iii Powhatan Co., Va,
at the residence of his grandmother,
Age z months.
A few short month we loved him well
Since he has been full Of pain,
Now he is gone where nothing else
Can ever hurt again.
DERRICOTT-Died at his resi-
dence, 1119 st John Street, May %,
at ten minutes past z A. M, James
II. Derricott, in the 33rd year of his
age. He leaves a father, mother, 8
sisters and a brother to mourn their
loss.
His funeral was preached at 3 o.
clock, from the 9th Mt Zion Baptist
Church, Friday, Odd inst.
He has left us-g one from this world OF
woe
To rest with the Father above.
A man as true as was ever below
Has left for the "mansions OF love-"
Tnen why should we sigh and sorrow
When he from sickness and pain is re
lieved?
Why should we mourn,
Now his soul is free from sin and by
God received.
Richmond planet., 1890-05-31
The Right of Christians to Drink AL.
cOhOlic Liquors.
Mr.. Editor :

Mr.. Editor:
1t is not the object of
these articles III the discussion with
Temperate, to point cut the hor-
rors of drink, for they can be seen
only by taking note of some of those
who fill the graves upon the hillside ;,
the wretched condition of some of
those who are now living, the pris-
ons, asylums, and hospitals. The
horrors of drink are stamped upon
the walls of time. No hand can
erase them, no tonic can build up the
tottering frame, no cosmetics can re-
move his deadly lines from the face
of the topper. They are there, and
there lamentable. Fhe-FaB1dy Is
what we want, and to thateend
write. 1t is admitted by a large
number of persons that drinking is a
curse, and should be dispensed with.
This much is admitted and yet they
refuse to giveit up. The drunkards
are wishing to give it up, but they
can not, The so called moderate
drinkers are unwilling to stop,
though they are on the same ship,
sailing to the same port.
Temperate" asserts in his article
of last week, that l was apparently
seeking a basis. / would like to have
him know that the basis needs nc
seeking. It's here, ready to build upon
but we cannot build out of such ma.
terial as he urnishes-temperat
drinks. 1t is beyond my comprehen
sion why man OF his intelligence
would class a thing reasonable, illog
ical, and say mot even with a micro
scope can the meaning be detected ,
l would like to ask Temperate-As 6
beverage, has alcohol a proper use
He says 81 will venture 20 say thai
the improper use of this beverage hal
become a glaring shame to the NOR
ais, and a f1uinous obstacle to tn,
general welfare of our people"
Since he admits half of the truth
the other half will come very soon
we trust. said nothing about tn
abolition of the production" /
would be impossible to abolish tn
production so long as the use of it a
a beverage continues. Go to tn
Richmond planet., 1890-05-31

Ole of the most Guseful articles that
we know of is that famous household
remedy for the baby. DR.. Bulls Baby
Syrup. 1t cOstsi only 25 c. n bottle :
No one can adequately describe the
suffering imposed by dyspepsia II
darkens life's pathway and makes exis-
tence almost uabearable; but LaxadOr
will not only alleviate the tOrtures ol
dyspepsia, but will cure the diseas :,
Price only 20 cents.
Smoke Havana Fruit Cigar. sc.
If you have over INDUCED in eating
or drinking take a dose of Simmons
Liver Regulator
Richmond planet., 1890-05-31
Normal School Alumni.

The Annual meeting of the Alumni
Society of the Richmond Normal
School will be held at the Y. NJ. c. A.
building (cor. 3rd and Leigh sts.) }
Monday afternoon June 2nd, at $50
O'Clock. At this meeting officers for
the ensuing year will be elected
All the graduates of the Normal
School Including the February class
of 1900 are earnestly requested to
be present.
GEORGE STEPHENS, Jr., Pres.
Rosa Brooks, Cor. Sect.
Richmond planet., 1890-05-31
Very truly yours
b. K. SSRUCE.

ItNcItttCC u ttlfltfCs
WASHINGTON, d. c., May 255 1890.
Mr.. j. II. Smith.
Boston Mass.
Dear SIR
Your favor of the 23rd instant,
asking the following questions has
been received.
"O). lis it true, as stated in a
colored newspaper, that on taking
charge of the Recorders Office you
removed Mr.. Henry Johnson from
the position of Deputy Recorder and
appointed in his stead a white man
(2). Have you removed colored
employees and filed their places
with whites?
(3). Have you removed colored
clerks from the front Office and
placed them in the rear room, out of
sight of the public?"
i shall answer your questions in
the order in which you have pro-
pounded them.
(D. Under the Democratic Admin
istration the Deputy Recorder had
been dispensed with for reasons
probably best known to my prede-
cessor, Mr.. Trotter, who conducted
the affairs of the Office without one
but / cannot see how, with the
Recorder absent from the city for a
considerable period of time, business
could proceed in a proper and legal
manner with no person duly author
lied Co act for him. appointed as
my Deputy, Col. Schayer, who had
held the position eighteen years-the
last six years under Hon. Frederick
Douglass. Mr.. Johnson whom
found in the office seemed to have
no particular duty to perform, but
was regarded as Mr.. Trotter's conf
Dental man. l needed no such per-
son and, with my Deputy alreadyap-
pointed, was at a loss TO know what
to do with him. l offered him the
unsitlon OF conprrer, St q salary. OF
nine nondre0 s-,i ra. " r. 10
promptly accepted.
(2). No one has been removed
the Office remains Just as it was
turned over TO me by Mr.. Trotter,
with the exception that / have ap-
pointed five additional clerks-two
white and three colored. There are
times when there is not sufficient
work to keep the entire force employ
ed, and furlougns must be taken.
Since have been in office, l have
furloughed four persons-two white
and two colored, and two of these,
one white and one .colored are again
in the Office, so that only two remain
out. While i have thus far dismiss
ed no one, it is not my purpose to
continue in office, permanently, the
entire force fmy Democratic prede-
cessor, whether colored or white.
(3). The persons whom found
employed in the front Office are still
there, no change having been made
under my administration.
Very respectfully;
b. K. BRUCE.
Richmond planet., 1890-05-31

Mr.. ]. +. Bruce of Washington
has written a pamphlet entitled
"The Blot on the EscutcheOn. 1t
is dedicated to Senator w. E. Chan
dler, and embraces a full statement
OF the relative condition of the Afro
American in this country. The
argument is convincing, language
persuasive and statement of eternal
principles and the law, mastery.
The price is 15 cents.
Richmond planet., 1890-05-31
Rev. Brooks HOnOred.

The State University of Louisville,
KY, and the Roger Williams Univer-
sity of Nashville, Tenn, have both
conferred the title of Doctor OF Divin-
ity upon Rev. Walter H. Brooks, pas
tor of the 10th Street Baptist
Church of Washington. Truly, a
worthy man has been hOnOred. The
race appreciates the compliment.
Richmond planet., 1890-05-31

There will be Grand Lecture Civ
en- at the Fifth Street Church on the
3rd of June for the benefit of the /.
o. of G. S. and ID. of s.. The lecture
will be delivered by Rev. j. Anderson
Taylor of this city and Rev. Spiller
of Portsmouth, Va. Admission free.
Lecture commences at 8 o'clock.
2t.
Richmond planet., 1890-05-31

A BaltimO,e Bp'cier's experience
have suffered for years, and have tried
many remedies without obtaining relief.
was advised TO give Salvation Oil a
trial and it has entirely cured me. ED.
BALTZ
La Fayette Market Baltimore, Md.
Richmond planet., 1890-05-31

The S. S.Union will convene with
the Moore st. Sunday School, June
1st, at o'clock p. NJ. Gospels and
Carols of Joy. All are invited.
By order of
r. j. BASS, Pres.
w. IL. Brooks. Cor. Sect.
Richmond planet., 1890-05-31

DSrMr. Collins Il Valentine, a vel
known young man Of This city is Drum
mer for the PLYMOCTH ROCK
fANTs CO., and Is ready to receive orr
deis for the latest style spsnts. and suits
generally at lowest prices. -H1Q BdS- see
him at 6l2 or ZOE East broad street
city.
or PLANET Office
Richmond planet., 1890-05-31

Please state that l am agent for
the Richmond Photograph Gallery,
otherwise called Davis Photograph
Gallery. All orders will be attended
to if left at sos N. 4th st. or DR..
S. III. Dismond's Office 112.W Leigh
ST. Satisfac tion guaranteed.
A. w. G. FARRAR.
Richmond planet., 1890-05-31

Mr.. George w. Boiling at Wertbei-
mer's Shoe Store, 422 <. Broad Street,
requests the public and his friends to
call and see the latest novelties in foot
wear. before purchasing elsewhere.
Smoke FL Matador Cigar; sc:
Richmond planet., 1890-05-31
RECORDER BRUcE's DEFENCE.
No ColOred Men Displaced for White
Ones-Justiee and Fair Play-Re-
pubiieans to be Appointed to
0nlce-A RefutatiOn OF
Report which has keen
- Circulated. -

WASHINGTON, d. c., May 81, 1890.
Editor Richmond PLANET;
Dear Sir:
Enclosed please find copy of letter
to MIR. Smith of Boston which j
should be much gratified II you
would kindly publish in your next
issue for the information CT your
readers.
Very truly yours
B. k. ssRUCE
The following is the letter., sB
reference is made:
WASHINGTON, d. c., May 25s 1890.
Mr.. j. II. Smith.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-14
AUCTION SALES.--FUTURE Day.
BY George W. Mayo. Auc1ioneer
Ono u. Lsushton, Jr., salesman,s
Nos. 20 and "a north Ninth street.

EXECUTRIX'S SALE OF HOUSE
AZ HOLD FURNITURE, CARPkTs, ANXIOUS
MAHOGANY FURNITURE, ANTIQUE BALL
TION.-By direction OF Mrs. x. II. Fitznuse. ex-
ecutrix OF Judge :. II. fitzhugh. deceased,
will sell at the residence, corner OF Flttn and
Leigh streets. on
WEDNESDAY, DscHsBxs II, 1890.
commencing at 1880 A. NJ. all Of the HOUSE
HOLD FURNITURE, which viii embrace In part
WALNUT PARLoR SUIT, in striped repA IN ex-
collsnt condition:
GILr-FRAME NASrEL MIRROR;
ANTIQUE HALL CHAIRS and TABLE,,
valuable ANXIOUS TALL HALL CLOCK. with
ornamental brass face, giving day OF month,
changes Of moon, &C., In polished Mahogany
case. Clocks Of this character are very
scarce.
excellent MAHOGANY EXTENSION DINING
TAsLE, with brass claw-feet Such tables
are rarely sold
DAT CLOCK, in glsss case;
MAHOGANY PIER TABLEs;
AXslNsrER, TnRRk-PLi, AND BRUSSELS
HALL sni STAIR CARPETS and oIL-cLorHs
and MATTINGs:
WALNUT CHAMBER SUIT. With wARDRoBs;
MAHOGANY BEDsTEADs, BUREAUS, TABLES
WAsHsrANDs;
MATTRESSES. BEDDING:
MAHOGANY aud WALNUT SIDEB0ARDs;
SOFAs, BED-LOUNGE;
CROCkERY. GLASSWARE, KITCHEN FuRNl-
TURS, and a full assortment OF GENERAL
HOUSEKEEPING ARTICLES. all OF which
merit tho attention Of the public.
de GEORGE W. MAYO, AGcnoneer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-14

ton, KY, win be the guests OF Mira Ro-
bert II. Whitlcck, in January.
Miss Dunlop. OF Macon, Ga, viii visit
Mrs. Ashton Stsrke in January.
81 Miss Bradford, OF Cincinnati. will visit
Mira Thomas Barbour, on south Third
street. in January.
The next Friday german, an event
which is always enjoyable. will be given
on December 18th.
Miss Newman, OF Louisville, KY, will
visit Miss Isabel Stacy after the holi-
days.
On next Tuesday evening the Tuesday
german, which is ever anticipated with
great pleasure, has its usnal cotillon.
Miss Julia Russell, of Philadelphia, is
the guest OF Miss Annie Williams on
Harrison street. MIGSoN.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-14
VRUSTEE'S SALE OF LINDEN
HOTEL, AT WEST POINT, VA.

Az trustee IN deed conveying said property
to me, bearing date the 9TH day OF November,
1889. and at tho request OF the party thereby So
cured. | will sell tho said PROPERTY. on the
promises. on the
90 DAY or JANUARY, 1891,
TRRAs: One third cash: bilsnce Ia six ana
twelve months, with negotiable notes, pcr cent
interest aided, and deed OF trust On tho pro-
perry securing tho same.
Thls 10 = desirable aud valuable property.
bringing good rontsl, Is oligibly located IN Tho
business centre OF tho city. The hotel 10 new.
and contains twenty or more rooms, with stables
on the premises also, ono OF those celebrated
Artesian wells, supplying the finest water. ~
pure ss crystal, In the amplest Quantities for all
purposes.
This property offers rare opportunity Tor In
vsstmsnt or party desiring 90 engage In the no
tel business at this growing snd healthfui city.
dc 5-eOdgY +. g. HARRISON, Trustee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-14
AICTInN sALEs-This pay.

A UCTION SALE OF LANDS IN
n The TRUCKING REGION OF HANOVER
COUSTY.-By virtue Of two DEGREES, one 81 29th
November 1870, in the case Of johnson -. Nc
Carthy, Sc, In Hanover Circuit Court. and mo
other OF llth November, 1890. IN tho case OF Co
vsrdins executors ~ Co"ardln and az, IN
Henrico Circuit Court asa Of TWO deeds Of trust
from L. j. Tuck and John ". llnsley and their
wives 10 w. 1. CoSardln, trustee, recorded In
Hanover CLERKS cfice. dated lith or August and
9th Of October, iS57. default having been msde
IN the payment u the debts therein secured, snd
Hill Carter, substituted trustee In said deed In
tho place OF said Cowardip deceased, being re-
quired 80 70 do, We will sell at auction, on tho
ibrH DAY OF DECEMBER, 1890.
al 1890 O'Clock ?. NJ. st.Acree's store. Hanover
county, the following PARCELS OF LAND
lying In Henry dlslricL IN Hanover county, about
six miles from Richmond
/ TUIRTY-sIX ACRES OF LAND adjoining
the lands ~ ". Bette Faulkner md F. w. john
son sBd tho public rosd, o,irg the land convey
81 10 John ". Tinslsy by r. W. johnson aud
wife.
2. EiEhty.four aud one half ACRES lying on
the road from Walnut-Grovs church 70
CosOyis shop, adjoining tho lanis 81 r. Milton
Beadles, Robert NJ. Cosby, and others, being tho
land Of the late Edward Tuck.
g. Tho interest OF John ". rinsley IA eleven
ACRRs or LAND on the road from Walnut
Grove Shurch 10 Gilmsn's null, near the farm OF
Thaddeus Foster and opposite the farm OF r. w.
Johnson, being that portion OF said land sold
SAID Tinsloy by tho hoirs u Bartholomew
Martin.
THE TRKNs or SALE: ono third cash tho nal-
snce IN three equal payments Of ono, two. and
three years, tho purchaser giving negotiable
notes with interest added from day OF saie, and
title retained till tho whole purchase money Is
paid.
December ., 1890 ..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-14
A DISASTROUS Fire.


PoTrsrowS, Penn, December ia
disastrous fire occurred here at o'clock
this morning The fire was discovered
on the second floor Of John Il. Shsners
clothing store, and occupied by Miss ID.
O. NJ. Gieger, drsssmaker. An alarm
was quickly given, but high wind pre-
vailed. and the flames, which originated
from an over heated stove, spread with
wonderful rspidity and burned out half
a dozen business firms and their build
ings. as follows: knights millinery
store /. & W. G. Beecher. dry goods !;
X. NJ. Root. halter A. Evans, book
store W. Stone, jewelry Ii. A. Gus
ter. books and stationery John X.
Shaner, clothing IL. Leopold, dry
goo.;s; Miss u. o. ". Gieger. millinery.
Clinton Lessigs dwelling was also badly
damaged. and the residence OF Mrs.
Lawrence, IN the rear OF Leopold's store,
was completely burned out, At one
time the destruction of several blocks Of
buildings was feared. The loss will ag-
gregate between SO, 600 and 100000,
partially insured Some firms saved
portions OF their stocks.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-14
The Carpenters song
carmen syly&l

NV lot grew lighter day by a"y'
The children grew apase;
bnilt little house last May
And" Father" said shs. sure you know
That once We ate dry bread!
into our own house now we go'
The mother--she is dead!
Her house the undertaken maae'
And not the carpenter
NV grace unsaid, the pastor prayeu
In loud tones over her. -.
The day that's spent IN merr,nien''
Mid blossoms blue and reu'
No music lent--my heart wac ioH''
The mother-she is dead!
Wapulled together many year,
Ike old kird-mates were We
Rnf Who e'er thinks OF dying nero
While both together be! ma
Fast barred il every windowspnna
i care not what Is said; It'll
Yes sall tho house! do not mind
The mother --she u dAsdi
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-14
CHURCH sOCIABLE.
THE UNIVERSITY REQUEST.
Mrs. Fayerweather to Contest Her Hus-
bands VIII.

Mrs. Fayerweather to Contest Her Hus-
bands Wiil.
IT is by no means certain that the Uni
versity of Virginia and twenty colleges.
which hope to benefit altogether to the
extent Of 81, 100000 under the terms Of
the will of the late Daniel b. Fayer-
weather, of New York, will fully en-
joy their supposed good fortune.
Mrs. Lucy Fayerweather the widow
of the deceased lumber-merchant, got
leave from Surrogate Ransom to-
dav TO withdraw her consent TO the pro-
bate of the will. and she will contest the
instrument. She thinks too much was
left 10 the executors. who are practically
made residuary legatees. II seems to DO
pretty well understood that Mrs. Fayer-
weather has no objections 10 the colleges
receiving the money that has boon left
10 them. but she has a decided objection
10 the rest Of the money being handed
10 Messrs. Ritch, Vaughan. and Bulkley.
Bv the terms OF the will proper the
resduary estate was to DO divided
among the colleges, but codicil revoked
this. giving it to the executors share and
share alike. The bequest to the Unlyer-
sity of Virginia is Sl00,OOO
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-14
WIDOW AND ADOPTED LAD.
She, Finy-six, WEEDS Him, Twenty-Five
Prominent Men Favor Hin for'0S.


fcorrespondence of the Richmond Dispatch
ScorrsvILLE, VA, Dec. 10, 1890.
In the quiet village of New Canton on
the James. a dozen miles below this
mace. lived until Wednesday evening III
her widows weeds Mrs. HIKE Kidd, the
relict OF Samuel Kidd, who died
two or three years ago, and who was O
,nccessiul merchant. He had adopted
into his family. having no children OF
his own. sprightly lad named Appersonl,
who vas old enough at Mr.. Kids death
20 contipue the business, which he did
with marked energy and success, consld-
erine the fact that he was yet IN his
ems That love which moves IN mys-
tsyions way its wonders TO perform seems
80 have imbued Mrs Kidd, whose age,
We are informed, is fifty-six years. and
MIR. Apperson. whose age is twenty-five,
mutually. and Wednesday evening the
two hearts that beat as one were joined
togetber as one in wedloek.
SOUNDING THEM.
The writer has had occasion recently
~ ha ,h,oun with a number of promi-
nent and representative yirginians and
has made II q point to sound" them on
the presidential question. a prominent
State senator says he believes 10 prAc-
teal politics, and that Hill Is ,ne man :,
CARR Nav York. without which State the
Democrat. viii fail" Another highly.
prominent politician and State oiiiciai
favors an, hs.arsa he believes him to be
the best man in the first pace, ana a't =,
which is equally important, because ssn;nS ,p po
DEMOCRATIC party cannot elect their can.
didats, while i the Republicans may elect
without that State.
THE THIRD PARTY.
An ex-State officer OF promineace TO-
piled to our question as to hisPrsielea;ce
between Hill and Cleveland * ashins
II it was foregone conclusion ,nas ~. sns .
! would not DO third party In tne nsiu ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-14
Clearly an Aiihi.

An old negro strolled up to the win
dow in the Office OF the Kansas City
Kan. Commissioner Of Registration the
other day and made application for
registration papers.
"What is your name ?" asked Assist
ant Commissioner Arnold
George Washington" was the reply.
swell, George. are you the man that
emit down the cherry tree }"
"No, sab, boss no, cab, / amt de
man. / amt done no work for nigh
onto q yeah"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-14
Manufacturing Naehinists Assign.
IN, ta,a0rauh % the D1.DAtehl

PHILADELPHIA, December 13.-Welsh
4 Lea. manufacturing mSchinists, made
an assignment to-day to the Land, Title
and Trust Company Of this city. No
statement Of the firms liabilities or as
sets is obtainabls at this time. The firm
have Offices for tho sale of their goods
m London, New York, and San Fran
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-14
Lsngstrest at Gettysburg.
RICHMOND, December II, 1890.


To the Editor of the Dispatch:
There is nothing in your extract about
TonSstreet and Gettysburg in to-days
issue that is really worthy of considera-
tion. You don't give your authority In
tho extract. Eight batteries III re-
serve would have killed more OF Pickett s
men than of the enemy had they at
tempted to cover his retreat. nave
been over the ground twice lately. Had
oiebt batteries gone with Pickett in his
cSsrge tine charge would have been Il
success most likely. 1t would have
heep necessary 10 remove the high
fences running across his path, but that
conld have been easily done the night
before bv the .picketts. The hundred
and odd guns that played on Cemetery
Ridge for more than I'll hour made little
or no impression. This Gene
rsl Alexander told General Lee
before the charge was made.
What then. would eight batteries have
done firing over Pickett's head LOO
vards OF with bad ammunition have
sean this tried aud always with destruc-
,;on 10 our own men haveno military
eGncstion except that learned in the
6eld in four years, but ! am satisfied
at,or much reelection that IN every
oborc.e when the ground will admit of it
that artillery should accompany the in
santrv When infantry has to engage
;nsan}rv and artillery combined tho
s arr ynon the pluck of the chargers is
;ntanss Finally, when and by whom
charge shall be made upon oe n,9 ~
RIDGE in the broad daytime 1t Wln oe
defeated. think the Yankees ,1.,'t
NO credit whatever for repelling PICKETT
~ ''' ONE VINO Was PRESENT