The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-08

TT is proposed TO have a celebration
similar to that Of last May and we
earnestly appeal to r. f. Lee Camp, in
conjunction with Pickett Camp. to take
charge Of affairs and make the coming
10th Of May more memorable than mat
Of 1892.
I'VE respectfully ask that Colonel Muir
ply and Mr.. James T. Gray be invited or
detailed to perform the same service they
so kindly and so efficiently performed on
the last occasion. They will be assisted
By veterans from Pickett Camp and a
police detail
Colonel Alex w. Archer has been in
vited to preside on the occasion, and Will,
no doubt. accept.
The various veteran associations and
the military will be asked to assist. and
the PROCESSION will start from st. Johns
church at a late hour in the evening
The Camp accepted the charge offered
by the ladies, and Will do what is expect
ed OF them.
The committee, consisting of Comrades
John NJ. Warren. w. p. Smith and JOS
eph b. Mckinney, appointed TO draw up
resolutions in memory Of the late General
T.. Kirby Smith. submitted the following.
which was adopted:
Whereas as an all wise Providence
has removed from our fast decreasing
circule our beloved and cherished COM
rade in arms General r. Kirby Smith.
whose valor and heroic deeds have illu-
minated and immOrtalized the pages OF
the history Of our Southern land, as well
as those Of our common country: be 1t
Resolved. That, Whilst bowling 10 the
Will Of God yet we sincerely lament the
loss of one so dear, and one whose talents
ana services were always at the call Of
his countrymCn. ana whose devotion to
our sacred Lost Cause" was evidenced
by his deeds on the tented field
BE it resolved. That our hearts are
more than srieved. since. by this deplor-
able death, the last OF our great captains
who were with us in those stirring times
which, indeed tried true mans mettle
mas passed over under the shade OF the
trees to Joi I the gallant and heroic band
who adorn our roster of Generals.
BE II resolved. That In this sad hour
when God alone can pour consoling balm
into the hearts Of his afflicted wife and
children, we beg the privilege 10 add our
sorrow TO theirs and cherish with them
the memory of their dear departed one"
On motion OF Quartermaster Brown II
was decided TO have a copy Of the resolu-
lions sent TO the family Of the late Cen
eral Smith.
Quartermaster Brown called attention
70 the fact that next week the Memorial
Bazaar VIII be opened in the Regfmental
Armory and urged the members Of the
camp TO do all in thir power to assist
the ladies in their noble work.
Colonel Thomas a. Brander the chair
man Of the executive committee of the
Jefferson Davis Monument Association.
stated that his committee had not yet
met, but this was not the fault Of any
OF the members The delay had been
caused by the fact that some information
had TO be secured first before action could
be taken. However. this would be done
AT the meeting of the committee on Satur-
day evening.
Mayor Ellyson was then called upon.
who gave an interesting statement as 10
what had been done in the matter up TO
that time. He mentioned the fact that
the jefferson Davis Monument Associa-
ton had decided TO have the remains Of
Mr.. Davis reinterred i'm this city on May
30ih. It was thought at the time that the
burden would be too great for one ass0-
citation TO take charge of the whole mat
ter, and the proper parties in New Or
leans We're therefore. communicated
with. The correspondence not proving
very satisfactory. about two weeks ago
he went 10 New Orleans himself.
He found some confusion about the
transportation OF the remains. the people
Of Louisiana being very anxious 20 act
as escort A good deal Of rivalry existed
between the various organizations, and
II was no easy task 10 reconcile their
differences and secure their harmonious
cooperation. He finally requested the
commander Of the Louisiana division Of
Confederate veterans 10 take charge Of
the matter II 50 happened that that
gentleman was also commander OF the
volunteer organizations Of that State and
he had selected a representative from each
camp as a member Of his staff as bri-
gadier-eeneral. He very readily accepted
the offer. and at once reconciled all dis
scnting elements.
The Louisiana people. OF course. wanted
20 furnish the necessary escort. He
thought their demand stood very good
reason, because for about three years
they had watched Mr.. Davis tomb at
their own expense. and they had an
nounced their willingness TO pay all the
expenses IN connection with the renter
ment OF the remains Besides they had
alrady collected the sum Of 300 for the
erection Of a monument, and this money
was now on deposit al the State bank
to the order Of the Monument Association.
10 whom II had been turned over as soon
as II became known that the monument
would he erected in Richmond. For these
reasons IL was agfeed that the people I'm
New Orleans should name the escort
that is TO accompany General Glynn
The Monument Association is 10 take
care of Mrs. Davis and her family while
here In Richmond. and also for their
transportation to New Orleans.
Returning TO this city the train will
leave New Orleans on Sunday evening
and reach Richmond on Tuesday evening.
The remains could then lie in state here
from Tuesday evening until Wednesday
afternoon, the ceremonies OF the renter
ment having been postponed from May
Both to May 3lst. After the arrival in
this city. Lee Camp is 10 take charge OF
all the arrangements. select its own COM
mlttees and fix the details OF the ceremO-
MES.
The ceremonies In New Orleans would
be very brief The Governor. in whose
custody the remains are at present. will
formally surrender the body TO the guard
from Richmond II will then he carried
from the tomb TO the depot with an es-
cort consisting OF military from the city
and State. from Mississippi and Texas
and a number Of civic organizations.
Montgomery will be reached the next
morning about o'clock when a stop for
about FIVE hours will be made. Governor
Jones. OF Alabama. wishes 10 have the
remains taken from the depot to the
Capitol, where Mr.. Davis was first In
augurated. II is thought that the sch Dol
children should assemble there and bring
flowers with them. and that other impos-
Ing ceremonies should be held From
there Atlanta would he reached in about
five hours. leaving about two or three
hours Of daylight for appropriate ceremo-
MES There the body will also be TAX IN
to the Capitol. which is about two squares
distant from the depot.