The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1893-10-04
JAMES D. NANCE CAMP.
A Tribute to the Memory of a Comrade-
Other Matters of Interest Transacted.


A Tribute to the Memory of Comrade-
Other Matters Of Interest Transacted.
The James D. Nance Camp, No 53o,
United Confederate Veterans, met in the
courthouse Monday, October end, at II
a. N.
a quorum being present the minutes
were read and sustained.
DR.. S. Pope, from the committee ap-
pointed to draft resolutions on the death
of Capt. Asa P. Davis, made the following
repor' witch was adopted:
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.
Asa Pitts Davis, born the 18th day Of April, 1920,
and died the 4th day Of August, 1895, in the 74th
year Of his age.
He was twice married-hrst to Catharine Man
gum. and after her death to Matilda Satterwhite.
His four sons survive him.
Mr Davis in all the relations Of life, bore him
self with conspicuous fidelity. In his family he
was gentle and afectionate, as neighbor he was
considerate and unselhsh. as citizen he was
faithful and patriotic, and as Christian pure and
devoted. For many years he served the Bush
River Baptist church as one of its deaconS.
However beautiful the life of this truly good
man appeared to US, his friends and neighbors,
yet it was as soldier we love to think of him.
in the State trcopes and soon joined the army Of
Northern Virginia as member of Co. B. sd South
Carolina Infantry Quiet and uuobtrusive he
shirked no duty or danger; amidst mists and
dangers he was firm and brave. He was twice
severely wounded-6rst at the battle of Savage
Station on the 2eth Of June, 1862, and second
time at the wilderness on 9Th day of May, 1854.
We recognize in the death of MI. Davis the truth
that the ranks Of the survivors of that gra1dsrug
gle for liberty made by the late Confederate States,
are gradually melting away. We bow in submis-
sion to this loss, but as slight testimony of our
regard for our departed comrade; be it
Resolved, I. That we cherish the memory Of
Asa P. Davis as son ofNewberry, who was faith
full to all of the demands of life.
2. That as soldier of the Southern ConfedeTacy
there was nothing in the life and services of our
admiration.
g. That in his death Newberry County has lost
devoted son: his late comrades in arms true
conrade, and his family one whose devoted life
evidenced his deep attachment =
4. That pageSof our minute book be devoted
to his memory.
S. That copy of this action of the James D:
Nance Camp be transmitted to his family, and
our county.
Mr. IS. Reid made the report for the
committee on Bylaws, which was
adopted;
Section I. The place of meeting of the James D.
Nance Camp shall be in the Courthouse of New
berry County, until otherwise ordered.
Sec. 2. The time Of mee..lg of this Camp shal!
be on the first Monday il January and July, and
| in the afternoon on Memorial Day of each year.
Sec. 3. AT each January meeting there shall be
| a Committee of ave members, whose duty it shall
be to cooperate with the ladies in all matters nee
essary for the proper observance of Memorial Day
| This committee shall be known as the Memorial
Committee.
Sec. t. There shall be held each year on the 71st
day of July, Except when that day comes on Sab
bath) reunion Of all Confederate Veterans of this
county, and all who were members Of the conpa-
nieS from this county, also the sons of all Confed
crate veterans and Committee shall be appointed
at each January meeting, who shall secure one OF
more speakers, provide or cause to be provided
| suitable dinner, and make all other needed ar
| rangements for the proper observance Of the day
isdlss ERssial arrangements shall be made for the
| Sec. S. At the specified hour of the meeting, the
| commander shall call the Camp to order, and
shall observe the following order of business:
| I. Roll call.
2. Reading of minutes.
| 5. Election of members.
| 4. Report of Standing Committee.
! S. Report Of Special Committees
| s. Unfinished business.
! 7. Election of officers.
| s. Addresses by appointment.
9. Adjourn.
| Sec. s. All questions, except election Of officers
shal! be decided by yeas and nays, or by division
| if called for.
| Sec. 7. ANY member speaking to any question
shall stand and address the Chairman in respect
full manner; and he shall also be respectful to al
| members.
| Sec s. All questions of order shall be decided
by the Chair, but any member may appeal to The
| Camp.
Sec. g. A motion to reconsider can only be made
and seconded by members who voted with the
| majority.
Sec. 10. A vote of two-thirds of the member!
present shall be required to change the order O.
business of section S.
Sec H. The officers Of this Camp shall be elected
| at the July meeting in each year.
Sec. II. No motion or nomination shall be en-
| tertained by the Chair unless seconded.
Sec. 13. The Treasurer shall submit a writer
| report at each January meeting
| Sec. ID. Any of these Bylaws may be changed
| altered or amended by vote of twothirds of the
members present. Provided: Written notice O.
the change desired had been given at previou:
! regular meeting.
Sec IS. The order of business. or any section
thereof may be suspended on special occasion by
| a vote Of two-thrdS Of the members present.
Sec. IS. Special meeting of this Camp may bt
called by the Commander at the written reques
| of FIVE members.
| Sec.I7. At each January meeting there shall b<
| appointed committee to be called "The Histori
cal Committee" whose duty it shall be 70 collec
| and preserve everything OF a historical or bio
| graphical nature that will preserve memory O
the acts or achievements of any Confederate sol
dier from this county or State, also any anecdote:
or incidents in the lives Of any NewberTy sol
| dier.
On motion of Rev. E. P. McC1intock q
committee consisting ofC. F. Boyd, chair.
man, DR.. S. Pope apd Col. J. c. S. Brown
was appointed to secure flag for use o.
the Camp.
The following new members, sons o,
veterans, were elected Jno. M. Kinard
w. A. McFall, Jesse Y. McFall, R. L.
Whites.
The Camp adjourned to meet the Isl
Monday in January, 1894.
| c. F. BOYD,
Secretary.