The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-07

mission on account Of the irregularity OF
affairs AT the close of the contest and
General Wise at the last day of the war
recalling the galantry which gave m
the promotion. ordered his commissi IN
made out. This document. written on
a sheet of inferior Confederate writing
paper. Captain Jarvis still holds.
In connection with Colonel Tom. Au-
eust and others Captain Jarvis petition
ed Governor Pierpont for permission TO
reorganize the Blues as military com
pany. Rather strange 10 say Governor
Pierpont gave the permission and com
missioned the officers May 10. 1850. Cap
tain Jarvis still has his commission as
second lieutenant, signed by this notorious
reconstruction Governor.
The Blues hold the distinction Of being
the only company in the South organized
ar that time. Shortly after this Congress
abolished all Southern military, ana
though the Blues never surrendered their
commissions, they were on account or
this law unable 10 uniform themselves
and regularly organize. Later. when
Southern troops were permitted and the
Blues again organized. Captain jarvis
was made first lieutenant, and was SUD-
sequently promoted 20 the captalncy.
He resigned and was succeeded by John
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was formed he was made one OF the IN
corporators.
T.. j. Levy.
Captain Z. J. Levy was born In the city
OF Richmond. September 10, 1888. Ills
narenfs we're Jacob A. Levy and Martha
Levy. His father represented at one
time jefferson ward in the Common
Council. His grandfather. Abram Levy
came to Richmond in 1915, and the FAMILY
have been identified with the interests
of this city ever since. The noble gene
roslty and kindness OF "Old Abraham
Levy was the theme I'm many n home OF
the generation just passed away
T. j. Levy became a member OF the
Blues I'm 1856. and from the ranks was
regularly promoted from NTH corporal
up. The beginning Of the war between
the states found him fourth sergeant
The Blues turned out with full ranks on
what is known I'm Richmond as "Pawnee
sunday" aud few days after were
sent 10 Fredericksburg. and thence TO
Acquia Creek and vicinity on the Potomac
river. While at Marlboro Point two or
the lieutenants having resigned, an cleo
ton was held 20 TIL vacancies thus occa-
stoned. Messrs. Carter. Bigger and
Sanxay were elected lieutenapts. and h.
J. Levy was made first sergeant.
Isaac l.. Cary.
Isaac L. Cary was elected a member OF
the Blues on July IT,, 1888. He became
one Of the most efficient and popular
members Of the company, and numbered
his friends by the hundred. On Feb
ruary Il. 1873, he became president or tie
Blues Association, and held that position
with credit 10 himself and honor to the
organization until his death, which oc-
Cured November 80. 1852. After his
wife's death his grief for her caused him
TO 20 into secluson, and from that time
until he passed away he seemed 10 take
little interest in the world. lie erected
monument 10 her memory I'm Shochoe
cemetery. and by the side OF this an
other for himself, and on TINS had the
date of his birth inscribed, leaving place
Cor the date of his death. on December
/ 1So2. the company assembled at the
-, i' a,d attended the fu-
neral OF their comrade IN
bodv. They marched 10 the Second
Rantist church. where the services were
peculiarly impressive, and Afterwards az
companied the remains 10 the grave III
Shockoe cemetery, where salute "as
fired IN honor or the oid, hohOIeu an
faithful blue" who had in so many
vavs attested his devotion TO the ors&m-
zation.
BENJAMIN W. Richardson.
,rto-a &c hardly a citizen OF Richmond
better known and more generally llked
man Major Benjamin w. richardson
Cor years the president OF the Blues Asso-
citation. and who hardly ever falls 70 par
,icinste in any events i'm which the or
SANITATION or company are interested
Mr. Richardson was born in Richmond
In 1914, and is now in the eighteen year
OF his age He left school at the age
wears and afterwards IN company with
his brother went into business on his own
account.
Prior 10 leaving school, when II was
known that the Marquis De Lafayette
would visit this country, he with ABOUT
100 youths Joined military company or
| ganized expressly TO remind the MARQUIS
! of "Morgans Legion Of Riiiemen. Inc
uniform OF the company was a green
hunting shirt and yellow buckskin CATERS
| coming over the knees. They were al
| mirably drilled by Major Turner VINO
kent the BELL Tavern" on the corner
| of Main and Fifteenth streets. since
known as the "St. Charles" and neafly
every Saturday for months was spent a.
| Fairfield race course. near the GUY, u'1'
| the instruction might embrace bat.alips, :,
as we'll as company movements III 49,
! they became as proficient as any "oo ..,
/ in the state. III OtlODfig f-' ~.
pany took its position with ,hc -,
troops on the Capitol Square ana ina i,saro
to the boat landing at Eoe * lafayette w
they joined in the escort ., $50, srhf
| IN the Eagle Hotel on MAIN So" :,
Frerchman expressed himself as much
pleased with the soldierly appearance anc
bearing OF the boys. -oo,a.,or .,
The fondness for ana hppree .lo..a,. -
tho ya,ne OF the military were never los
Sv the subject OF this sketch. and tn
Richmond Light Infantry B ,sa o,,v pens ans
then the crack company OF the CITY an'
CO. was an object OF great pride an'
a.ysction with him. and when In 1853 unde
neculiarly nattering circumstances, ~
was elected an honorary member OF IN
| r,,snv the seal was placed upon hi
Sss,re 10 serve the organization. sustain
,ts high moral and military character. an.
further it's lofty and noble sims by al
means IN his power, which will end onl.
with his life.
In 1861 he Joined as . private the FRS
regiment Of sscond-class Virginia militia