The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-05-31

Fitzhugb Lee, referring to him as one who
had been both successful In war ana III
pcace as eyinced by his able administratlon'
rs Governor Of Virginia.
FITZ LEE.
The familiar figure and smiling counte-
nance Of the great chieftains nephew
caused shout OF cheers 10 arise, ana sucn
expressions rs .hurrah. for fitzF Wnich
the speaker from beginning Ms
addressfor several moments. In opening
his remarks, General Lee said that IL had
been well said by Governor NC.
Kinney, that there was grand
and magnificent tribute paid TO tne
leader of the Southern army, ana
while II reflected lustre and honor upon Inc
great soldier who received, and who was rs
pure as his honor was great, it was also mn
honor 10 the people who came here from all
over the south. GAS ! stand here under
this uuclouded sky and see the sun sink
ing behind those golden hills, my heart
goes OFT 20 the boys In gray, and
remember their Salof and eNclaiin dead, |
dead on the field of battle" what did they
die fori WHY did they leave their sweet !
hearts and wiyes!" Governor Lee el0-
ouently referred to williamsburg and to
the time when America was composed o.
colonies. and how she came TO be the United
States. lie said not line in the c0nstitu-
tion of the United States where STATE
was prohibited from withdraWlng
and establishing free and independent
government. NJ the great meeting IN
PENNSYLVANIA not word was SAID con-
corning this in the Constitution. 1--WE were
acting in accordance with the Constitution
of the United states when we seeded. go
tell il to the North, south. East ana west
that the Confederate soldier fought LOT
principle, and that which we nave
right TO act rs an lhdepehuen11
Goyernmout." Raising his voice TO its full
height the speaker shouted. "Thore Is no
treason in the blood of Il Confederate sol.
der. Prolonged applause. lie fought Tor
his constitution Just as the North fought Tor
theirs. You can't lind men in the SOuih 10
fight for piitancc Of pay.
THE PRIVATE SOLDIER.
The speaker tenderly referred to the pri-
vatp soldier of the army of Northern VIZ
,sinia. and 10 Generals !. 3. stuart ana
johnson. and when the name OF 'Stone-
wallr jackson was reached the speaker was
forced 10 discontinue mis- remarks fora Tune,
80 great were the shouts of applause. lie
alluded 10 the Confederate army which en-
Gagged i'm so many well-fought battles, ana
at last like a great lion laid Itself down AT
Appomatt0X 10 die, weary OF Whlp,
ping the North applause. 1t dipped
It's blood-stained dag in twenty ana
EIGHT victorious battles with two draws AT
Geftysburg. The speaker closed with an
elogiienf and tender tribute 10 the pflNate
soldier. "Carrv Me Back 20 old y lrglnla
wa. rendered 10y Noelkcr's band. alter
which. upon loud calls for "lloge,' lT.
Unee came forward and made brief put
appropriate address. This closed the eNer-
cises. and after the speakers were congratu-
lated by their friends sitting neal them, the
memorial exercises closed.
THE PARADE.
The military was a great feature of the
dav. The line formed on Flith street ana
the ORGANIZATIONS were marched To trSt anu
Franklin streets. There they were halted
until the carriages from the executive man
sion reached the line Col. J. y. Bidgood
was chief marshal, and his aids We're Judge
Z. c, Minor. Major j. W. Pegram. Cot. John
Murnhy. Major T. \. llrander, and capt. y.
j. Wray and Mayor Ellyson.
As soon as the carriages arrived nj the
end of the line the march was resumed.
The First Virginia regiment were the first
in line. then the Richmond Light infantry
Blues. Lee Camp, Pickett Camp, sons Of
Veterans, and veterans not connected with
any organization. The carriages contain
inc the Ladies' Memorial Association. their
invited guests. and the distinguished speak
er- followed the organizations. Captain ~.
J. Wrav had charge of the carriages.
The line Of march was up Franklin 10
Laurel. to FLOYD avenue, out to Cherry and
down that street 10 Hollywood. The mill
! tary and carriages entered by the eastern
cate. Tie veterans entered at the Gettys-
burg Hill cate.
The military was commanded by Briga-
dier-General Charles j. Anderson ana stan.
THE DECORATIONS.
The decorations were beautiful. The
monument 10 the private soldiers was deco
rated with flags and the coat Of arms 81
each one Of the Southern states. ON the
north side Of it were placed those Of south
Carolina. North Carolina and Mississippi;
the south side those OF. Texas, Florida
Georgia: the east side Tennessee. Arkan-
sas. Alabama. and the west, hentucky'
MARYLAND and West Virginia.
The monument Of General George =:
Pickett was draped with flags, noWerS ana
cedar. ON one side was "A portrait OF Cen
eral Pickett framed with flowers; on the
other was a wreath representing a sword
with the words: Dead on the field OF
| Glory" with the name General Richard i.
| Garrett Another side was the following;
TO the survivors Of Pickeu's Division
This is 20 Papa's commander at GettysDurg'
Little Dora Thomas, daughter Of K. ;.
Thomas. Company \. seventh Virginia
Infantry, Kemper's BRIGADE, Army oil
Northern Virginia. Armo Te.'
The Otey Battery monument TO their
dead comrades was covered with flowers,
lilacs and holly. and on the top was wrapped
long wreath Of cedar.
sPEAKER's STAND.
The small stand from which the exercises
were conducted were decorated in red ana
white. with bouquet of roses on me table
IN it was seated Governor David G.: fowle'
Of North Carolina; Ex-Governor fIt%hush
Lee. Governor Mckinney, Rev; Charles
| Nnnigerode u. D.. Rev. Moses. Dr. Hose,
| -. d.. Miss Mildred Lee, Miss May Lee
Mrs. =. W. Mckinney. Mrs. Fitznugn Lee
Mrs. ". II. +. Lee and Mrs. Benz. Nash'
"Soathern War songs" in press; com
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collection % southern songs-eamp-
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handsome volume, finely illustrated, nice
IL bound. Price in extra cloth, $50
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