The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-07-22
IN MEMORY OF MANASSAS.
The ORlsthorpe Light Infantry's Pa.
rade in honor of the Day.


rade in honor of the Day.
The Oglethorpe Light Infantry celebrated
the S1st anniversary OF the battle OF Man
assAs with street parade yesterday after
noon. The company assembled OF the regi-
mental armory at $50 o'clock, and as soon
as the shower passed over started out on a
march ffty-six strong, under command Of
Capt W. S. Rockwell. A noticeable
feature OF the parade was the presence Of
several veterans in the ranks, who were In
| the battle with the gallant command. They
were Col. ]. H. Estill, Capt. Il. NJ. Branch,
ex-Lieut. L. W. Landershine M. P. Usina,
L. b. Endrss and l. A. MCCARTHY. Capt.
Rockwell was also in the battle with the
Oglethorpes. Pay Member Simeon Z.
Theus, a confederate veteran, carried rife
With as much snap as the youngest man in
the company. The sidewalks were flied
with spectators, despite the inclement
weather, and cheered the soldiers as they
passed.
Headed by the First Volunteer regiment
band, the line OF march was down Abercorn
street 20 BrouRhton street and out Bull,
saluting Mrs. G. 8. Branch at the residence
OF DIR. Hops, at South Broad and Bull
streets, where she reviewed the company.
At CASTOR and Drayton streets q halt was
made for few minutes, after which the
march was resumed in slow time to the
music Of the dead march to the confederate
monument in the parade ground, where the
company halted on the sidewalk facing
east. A salute Of three rounds was fired in
memory OF the south's fallen sons.
The command then marched back to the
armory and formed in quarters and was
addressed by Capt. Rockwell in very com
plimsntary speech, in which he praised the
men for their fidelity 10 the record left in
their keeping and their answering spirit
OF progress in all soldleTly duties. At the
conclusion OF his remarks the men were
turned over to the first sergeant for dis
missaL After rifles and accouterments
were gotten rid of they assembled around
the banquet table to discuss the thoughtful
provision of the COMMITTEE
Capt. Rockwell proposed the health of
ex-Capt. Robert Falllgant, who for seven
teen years had been his honored predecessor
Ia command of the corps. Judge Falligant
arose to three cheers and tiger and re-
sponded In a most pathetic and eloquent
speech, In which were interwoven the incl
dents the celebration of the day recalled TO
him.
Honorary Member Capt. Jordan F.
Brooks Of the Savannah Cadets responded
to calls and made a happy speech. He al
luded to his first military duty as a private,
and then as sergeant, in tue ranks of
the Oglethorpes. The precepts of his mill
itary education, he said, were instilied
into him by those gallant veterans, Capt. A.
+. Butler and the late Lieut.. Sanford w.
Branch.
Ex-Lieut L. D. Rockwell Of the Savan-
nah Volunteer Guards said, in response to
calls. that be not did feel himself any stranger
in the company. He claimed kin as a
brother-in-law, and he had the honor of
being second cousin some years back, about
Che time OF the late Misunderstanding. He is
proud OF the old col pc, he said as is every
SavAnnahian and every Georgian.
Prof. b. III. Zettler of Macon, Il veteran
who went in at Manassas and came out at
Appomattox, was voeiferously called.
Mounting chair, Prof. Zettler said he did
not propose TO make a speech, and did not
think he could ii he wanted to, but II the
boys were willing he would like to spin a
few camp yarns as a bit Of information
and education to the younger generation.
The boys gave him an old rebel yell" and
got him warmed to his work, and for full
hour he kept the company in roar Of
laughter, as one ludtcrous anecdote sue
ceeded another. Most of the veterans Dame
in for a share of his attention in the remin-
iscences, and he did not fail to include him
self.
The company headed by the band escorted
Private c. o. Hilton, a recent benedict,
home and was entertained. 1t next paid
Judge Falligant the compliments OF
serenade and three cheers, and escorted
Capt. Rockwell home after which it dis
banded. Among the guests Of the occasion
were Veteran Henry w. II. Patterson, ex-
captain OF the Thirty-seventh Virginia
cavalry; Veteran F. B. BsvilI, 7. II.
Maxey and j. h. Sheldon, Esq.