Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-06-15
Memorial Day.
IN MEMORY OF FALLEN HEROES.


On Thursday last, June 9th, under the
auspices of the Augusta Memorial Association,
the usual ceremonies in honor Of the memory
of the fallen heroes of the South, were held at
the Confederate Cemetery Though not much
preparation had been made, and no an
nouncement of the programme previously
published in time to be generally known in
the country, there were quite large number
in attendance, more than could reasonably be
expected under the circumstances. The
houses ON Main street and several others were
decorated with flags and bunting, presenting
quite handsome appearance.
The procession under direction of Col H. ].
Williams Chief Marshal, with his aides w.
H. Norman and C. L. Weller, headed by the
historic Stonewall Brigade Band, in their
scarlet uniforms, formed at 1890 at the corner
of Main and New streets, and marched down
New street to Courthouse street, thence to
Augusta, up Augusta to Main, and thence to
the pavilion in the soldiers cemetery, near
which the Band occupied stand prepared fer
the purpose, and furnished good and suitable
music during the exercises After music by
the Band, Col ]. D. Lilley, President of the
Augusta Memorial Association, announced
that the ceremonies would be opened with
prayer by Rev. VIM. Cumming, Pastor of the
Second Presbyterian Church. who then de-
ivered an appropriate invocation, after which
the band gave another piece Of music.
The President then introduced the orator of
the occasion, Rev. w. J. E. Cox, Pastor of the
Baptist Church, who, for 40 minutes held the
undivided and delighted attention of the
large audience, by an admirable address de-
livered in graceful manner, with a good
voice, and distinct enunciation.
1t was patriotic in tone, eloquent in ex-
preston, and filled with interesting historic
facts, showing the distinguished part the sons
of the South had played both in war and
peace, from the declaration of independence
to the present time. No country of equal
population on the globe had furnished as
many able statesmen in peace, or as many
able military commanders and heroic soldiers
in war as the South. This, the facts of true
history attest For ten years after the late
war between the States, the South was
and ruled by Northern carpet |
baggers and scalawags but she is again free,
and is destined in the future as in the past to
play conspicuous and distinguished part in
the government of the country.
We will not attempt to givea report of this
excellent address, for nothing short of its full
text would do justice to it, and we are pleased |
to announce that, by request of the Memorial
Mr.. Cox has consented to its pub |
LEGATION in pamphlet form, and thus all will
have an opportunity to read it and to preserve
it.
We have just said enough of this address to |
ghet the mental appetite for the enjoyment
Of the intellectual repast it will furnish when
spread before them in full in pamphlet form.
The graves were decorated with flowers, as
was the mound at the foot of the monument
by an excellent statue of SOL |
lier.
The procession was then reformed with the
band at the head and returned to the city.
MEETING OF THE AUGUSTA MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION.
AS we could not be present at this meeting,
we avail oursef of the report given by the
Neps -
The Augusta Memorial Association met in |
the council chamber Thursday at 2 O'Clock, |
President John D. Lilly in the chair.
The treasurer's report showed cash bal |
ance on hand of sl75.31 besides other funds |
in shape of bonds. Messrs. Hotchkiss, Marquis |
and Mcfarland were appointed committee
to ascertain the amount, where and with |
whom invested.
Unanimous votes of thanks were rendered |
the Stonewall Brigade band for their parade
and music and to Revs, W. J. E. Cox and
William Cumming for their services in the |
celebration.
On motion of Captain Mcfarland Rev. Mr. |
Cox was requested to furnish copy of his
oration for publication.
Major Hotchkiss suggested that hereafter
there be two addresses ON memorial day, one
Of which is to be delivered by an old soldier.
Mr.. Drake referred touchingly to the vacan-
cies made in the ranks of the veterans by |
death, and suggested that the sons and |
daughters of Confederate soldiers be admitted |
to membership in the association in order to |
perpetuate the memory of the veterans
This suggestion was embodied in resolu-
ton offered by-Major Hotchkiss providing for |
the organization of camp of Confederate |
to which their sons and daughters |
shall be eligible for membership. The camp
are to adopt the regular uniform of the Con-
federate veteran camps
The resolution was adopted and Messrs. |
Hotchkiss, Olivier and Mcfarland We're ap- |
pointed a committee to formulate plan for |
permanent organization.
The deaths of James Mcpherson Crawford, |
and William H. Gamble We're formerly an |
nounced and Messrs Mcfarland, Heber Ker |
and Hotchkiss appointed a committee to draft |
and report appropriate resolutions
May 10th, 1893, the anniversary of Jackson's |
death was fixed as the date for the observation |
of memorial day next year.
The election of officers was then held with |
the following result
President, E. G. Fishburne, of Waynesboro; |
vice-presidents, Carter Berkeley, c. S. Roller |
D. w. Drake, w. II. Kable, John T. Long, S. |
H. McCue and H. J. Williams; executive |
committee, w. L. Olivier, Joseph A New
man, George w. May, H. M. McIlhany and
G. E. Gregory; treasurer, F. B. Berkeley sec
rotary, Newton Argenbright.
The Association then adjourned.