Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-01
CAVALRY REUNION.
VETERANS or THIS BRANCH or THE
SERVICE MEET HERE.


The reunion Of the veteran cavalry OF
the Army OF Northern Virginia at the To-
bacco Exchange yesterday afternoon was
n success in every way. A good-sized
crowd was present, and all seemed bent on
doing everything IN their power to con-
duce to the happiness Of Others. Among
those noticed on tho floor were General
F,tx Leo. General William ii. Payne.
General Rosser, Major Charles Old. Cap
tain Joseph Hobson. Captain John Hob
son. james X. Merth, II. q. Selden, Milton
McIaurine. Juage Lacy. Judge MINOR,
Justice Crutchheld. William Bintord, VIII
son ID. Williams. J. Y. George, Charlie
Powell. NJ. l.. Van Doran. General S,th
Boiling. Frank Stringfeliow, ID. 4. Rich
ardson. and Others.
II was 1880 o'clock when Mr.. T. W. sgd
nor raped the body TO order, and Mr.
Charles A. Taylor, of the Hanover Troop
Association. was unanimously chosen 10
preside over the meeting.
HIRE To HONOR DAVIS.
On taking the chair Captain Taylor.
after few words % introduction, said
From time 20 time IL has been our privi-
lcce 20 meet mere and do honor 20 the
memory OF our dead. To-day we are here
10 deposit the remains OF its President IN
this the capital city of the southern Con
fcderacv. We are here 10 testify TO the
reverence in which we hold his memory
and 10 show that Virginia. whose sacred
soil is the last resting place OF Washington
and OF lee. receives with PRIDE ana VIII
guard with zeal aud affection the ashes
OF Jefferson DAVIS. Here they VIII
rest IA our beautiful city while
bis trusted generals IN marble and inbronze
keep watch and ward over their chleftan.
Here devoted country will rear monu-
ment o. testify 10 his greatness and his
virtue for history will vlndicate his name.
1t u said of the Southern Coniederacy,
"'No nation rose 80 white aud fair,
Mons fell 50 iioe Of crime
and lis chief executive was typo Of his
country. When the sunlight of truth
snail focus its RAYS upon jefferson DAVIS,
his life will shine with such lUstre as e.
dazzle an admring world. Comrades, this
once beleaguered city Is becoming q place
Of precious memories. At rs western pOr-
tai IN heroic bronze stands Robert Ice.
RIcuHoNDs MONUMENTS.
I'm the shadow Of tho Washington
monument IS his right hand Stonewall
jackson. on 10 the north stands A. 7.
Hill. whose name was tho last upon the
lips Of these great soldiers, and In the
east upon height overlooking the whole
city and surrounding country there Is
rate tho fame and perpetuate the memory
o. that bulwark Of tho southern
cause. tho private soldier. Our own
Miokham stands in beautiful Monroe
Square, and IN time fitting monu-
ment will bear tho form Of q dashlng
cavalry commander and the name of j.
J.. Il. Stuart. IA the pious hussulman
makes tho tOilsome pilgrimage TO Mecca
and catches inspiration from the dOmes
and minarets of its sacred mosques and
temples. so will the patriotic American
turn his footsteps toward Richmond and
have the fires of patriotism reklndled IA
hls heart by these reminders OF the death
less deeds of ms countrymcn. Those men
Of the South have left a heritage OF glory
too great 10 be circumscrlbed within the
limits of the southern States. The halo
o. their splendid deeds illumines the
whole American people.
And now" said Captain TAYLOR in
conclusion. lit is NV pleasant duty, IN
the name of Lee Camp OF Confederate
Veterans and III behalf of the people of
Richmond. 10 extend to YOU cordial
welcome 10 our cltv. and to assure you
that rs gates and homes are ever open to
It's brave defenders of the past
GENERAL RossLR or THE CONFEDERATE.
As Mr. Taylor took his seat he was
rOundlv applauded. and when some one
called out "ROsser Rosser 1.-THE applause
was renewed with vieor, as that gentle
man was seen walking toward the stand.
After quiet was obtained General Rosser
began I'VE come not 10 praise Jefferson
Davis. hut 10 bury him. lie was accused
OF beng traitor, and though be repeat
edlv asked an opportunity OF indicating
himself 1t was never afforded. No country
ever had Grander patriot than the I'M
mortal jefferson Davis. Had the Southern
Confedcracy and MIR. Davis been destined