Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-01
A MEMORABLE EVENT
THE CEREMONIES AT THE UNWILLING
OF THE HILL STATUE.
Major Brapder's Address and Other Ora
toricai Gems-Responses by the Mayors
OF Richmond and Petersburg.

Correspondence OF the Richmond DIspatch.l
PETERSBURG, Va. November SO.-The
ceremonies incident 20 and following the
unveiiing of the bronze statue Of General
A. p. Hill, under the auspices of the A. =.
Hill Camp Of Confederate Veterans, in this
city last night. wele of character that
made the occasion memorable in annals
OF Petersburg-m not only in the
distinguished company present. in the
patriotism exhibited, in the supreme
excellence Of the whole affair. but
in the enthusiasm manifested in memory
OF the heroic leader Of the southern sol
diers in the respect shown his name and
character, but in the gems OF oTatory OF
the speakers selected to respond to the
regular toasts. which ELECTED the heartiest
enthusiasm. Nothing could have been
more appropriate than the address OF
General Thomas A. Brander, of Richmond,
in presenting the statue OF General Hill to
the camp that bears his name.
ELOQUENT EFFORTS.
And there was never a more perfect gem
OF a speech, more chaste OF eloquent ei-
fort, than the response of reception OF so
valuable a GIFT than the address of Major
w. Gordon McCabe. Nor did guests ever
sit down 20 a more eloquent repast than
the banquet presented. Major McCabe
supplemented each regular toast with
an eloquent speech in introducing
the speaker. Colonel John h. PurcelPs
response to the sentiment OF "Our
Guests" the first toast, was an effort
worthy of one of the foremost citizens OF
Richmond-elegant IN dictlon earnest IN
sentiment, elaborate in Its recognition or
hospitality, and patriotic exhibition. The
speech of Hon. II. B. Davis, OF Petersburg,
IN response to the toast OF the infantry
of the Army of Northern virginia
was one of rare eloquence and descriptive
force. and a noble tribute was PAID 70
THAT array of tattered uniforms and
bright muskets that Incompatible body
OF infantry which for four years carried
the banner of the Confederacy IN war
Judge George l.. Christian, Of Richmond,
delivered a magnificent address In re,
sponse 10 the toast Ot The Artillery
the branch Of the Confederate army thht
did such splendid service III every battle
and made such a glorious record for
bravery and heroism. In behalf OF Inc
Cavalry" Judge ID. NJ, Bernard, OF this
citv, responded in an address OF great
beauty and eloauence. The S'a6 OF the
Army" was represented by DR.. John Her
bert Claiborne. of Petersburg, who talth-
fully and ably represented the courage, the
intelligence, and devotion to duty so con-
spicuously shown on every field by the
staff"
WOMEN or THE SOUTH.
The toast to THE Women of the
South was responded 10 by Mayor Ely
son, of Richmond. His tribute to the ylr-
tue. the patriotism. the self lf.sacrlhce, the
herolsm and the beautyof our southern
women was one of surprising eloquence
and merit. and elected unstiDted applause
and praise.
The honored Mayor of Petersburg. Hon.
Charles F.. Collier. followed Mayor Ellyson
in response TO the toast of the sister
Cities OF Richmond and Petersburg" ana
nobly and elOQuently did he discharge the
duty. His sDeech was one of the best OF
the evening, and elected unbounded
praise. Judge II. w. Flournoy, Nlrglnlas
Secretary Of Commonwealth, IS always
happy on festive occasions, but ne was
never happier or more eloquent than he
was last night in responding 70 the memo
~ Of the Confederate dead. Their patriot
ism. their heroism the forfeiture OF their
lives in a cause they believed TO be lust
and right was the theme Of his eloquent
discourse.
HOME AGAIN.
The company broke up about 1870 o'clock
this morning, when the Richmond visitors
were escorted to the depot by the A. /;
Hill Camp and left for home on special
lfAln dfteT many ttnutT tuituS.
Among ono of the most eloquent re-
sponses to volunteer toasts during the
evening was that made by Hon. W. Il. Me-
Kenney-an jmprOmpb effort OF rare ex-
cellence and spirit, which elected un-
bounded enthusiasm.
OTHER NOTES
Immense quantities of loose tobacco are
being brought to the warehouses this
week. and II is estimated that the sales
will largely exceed million Of pounds.
The St. Andrews Brotherhood of the
several Episcopal churches IN this CITY met
tonight in Grace church and heard an
address bv the Rev. John Ridout, on the
objects and work of the order.
Rev. II. c. Cbeatham, for two wears past
the pastor of Market.Street Methodist
Episcopal church, left this morning tor
Hampton, accompanied by his family.
GoULD--sAUNDERs.
Mr.. G.. X. Gould. well-known young
citizen of Chesterfield county, was married
this afternoon to Miss Ida S. Saunders, of
this city. Rev. j. A. Barker, of the Bap-
tlst church, performed the ceremony.