Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-30

son the 'indefatigable Smart ~ oono
.aa nsr'y SAID that no subaltern did
more az First Manassas 10 turn bach
Mcdowell than did Stuart N
Ct. wea at that period that J.E
S'ua.s went to the front il was his nre'
sence which prevented the enemy from
presenting its right flank, which might
have bcen dangerous.
And So" continued tho snoolo,
u could go all over tho gallant carre,
OF this soldier | fell heir TO HIS old
nfigade--his old division. say here os
Sedgwick said : lie vas the area,est
cavalry commander in American historr
III IS meet and proper that We shonld
ra'sc monument to his memory. The
city of Richmond should unite with nc
IN erecting On equestrian statue of him
Richmond Will not be complete nn,;l
You have j. +. Is. Stuar;'s monument
standing IN conspicuous place. Pit
hln there with his black plume waving
and his flashing sabre so that his OLD
soldiers can look upon 1t and say
Thank God, justice has at last been
done 10 one OF oar greatest soldiers
81 DID not want added General
Lee. 10 cross the river and rest under
the shade of the trees until | saw
monument to the memory OF J. L. b
Stuart.
81 have been informed" concluded
the speaker, "that 1t is nv duty 10 in.
troduce the Mayor OF the city of Rich.
mond. Now who would have tbouobt
that trooper just come to town would
have TO Introduce its MAYOR
Laughter You all know him. / do
not introduce him present him.
WELCOME OF THE MAYOR.
Mayor EllySon WAS warmly greeted bv
the audience, and after n graceful bow.
he sad
81 dld not belong to the cavalry. /
belonged 10 another branch of the ser
wee. ! know that Ii soldier first duty is
obedience 10 ordcrs, and of all the
pleasant duties have had. tins is ono of
the most agreeable. / know Of nothing
more pleasant than saying words OF wei
coma, put hope no Confederate soldier
needs he assured that be is welcome in
idchmou3, hut II he does, / des re
to say there is act heart that does
10; beat faster and an eye that
does not look brighter 10 welcome
the men in hlchmond who wore the
gray. We ALWAYS rejoice 10 DO honor
10 those WHO bone the fig FOR the cause
which. though lost. IS still q lust one
We can never forget that chiyalrous and
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his very iifc IN the defence OF oar bean
tful city. We trust that YOU will a.
WAYS feel that Richmond covets no high
CT honor than to welcome the men who
fought Tor four long years in her de-
fence. Applause.
JUDGE OF FIGHTING.
General Lee next introduced Judge
Garnet, of Norfolk, t. the meeting, and
in his Introductory remarks the char
man stated that as the gentleman about
90 SPEAK vas u member of STUART staff
he Wa iacw.se "a "Iudge OF fighting. "
Judge Carnett, in convincing. snd
he hlsitated TO az more t1an express
hs happiness at beng present. d" 1t Is IA
matter OF great surprise that such
large number OF old cava.rymon can as-
sembie alter SD iouG time, continued
he e" eihaps 1t is another illustration
Of that war-worn Witiirism that
death could find no victim with
his spurs on. Dut, continued
the speaker in more earnest
tone. "yoo well know how We suffered. y
he then referred TO the achievements of
stuart and paid a beautiful tribute TO
tho gallant cayclrymon who fell At Vel
low Tavern. The speaker quoted tue
remarks az leading historian who spoae
II glowing terms Of Stuarts horstmeu.
" lie cavalry corps Of the Armyof
Northern Virginia needs historian, ~
concluded the speaker, land when our
object shall have been accomplished then
will be taken the first step IN that dlrec-
ton.
TO FORM AN ASSOCIATION.
Mr.. Frank y. Hill. the secretary OF
the meeting, then read the following;
RlcHMoSD. Va. October -. 1891.
Rcsorsi, That We 10 now form an
organization to lie known as the Nete-
ran Cavalry Association Of the Army OF
y Northern lISluld- AHS OUISN'S VI sAi''
association shall &c
!. To cultivate a frsternal feeling
among its members, and as far as practl-
cable TO aid those who may need assist
ance.
>. To perpetuste the memory and
deeds Of our fallen comrades by the
publication of faithful history OF the
operations OF the cavalry of Lees army,
and by the erection Of an equestrian
statue Of General j. +. b. Stuart
Every soldier who served homo ably
with the cavalry OF the Army of Northern
Virginia shall be eligible to active mem
bersLlp.
The wives and daughters Of every sol
der now dead. who. if living would be
eligible 10 active membership. snail Dc
honorary members OF this ASSOCIATION.
OILERS may become honorary members
upon the payment OF the fee and dues
required for active membership.
The membership fec shall be 81.
The annual dues shall be 81.
Tie officers OF this ASSOCIATION shall
ne 90 followe-viz., a president, twenty
vjce-presidents, a secretary and trea-
snrer-who. together with ten other
members. shall constitute Board OF Dl-
rectors. ~ -,
The Board of Directors shall have
power 70 fix the duties OF the officers
and mako such bylaws a. may be nece3-
sarv for the conduct OF the affairs OF the
association.
The officers Of the association for the
first wear, including the Board OF III
rectors, shall be elected by TINS meet
ing. l,;,o;r+ .
committee OF seven TO petition the next
General Assembly Of Virginia Tor a
charter OF incorporation.
Pcso,cea, That the Chair appoint a
oo,a,n;,,ee 81 ten 10 nominate the OIL
GERS Of thi. association for the first year
COMMITTEE TO NOMINATE.
General Lee appointed the following
gentlemen as the Committee on Noni-
1etiong. ana they immediately retired 70
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