Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-03
rsIeure TO GENERAL ssAURsoARo.
REGULATIONS Adopted by the Association
Of tho Army OF Northern virginia.

40 a meeting Of the Virginia Division OF
the Association of the Army Of Northern
Virginia held on the 2ith day Of February,
1873. the following preamble and resolu-
tons wore unanimously adopted:
Whereas the Virginia Division OF the
Army Of Northern Virginia has heard with
profound sorrow Of the death at New
Orleans on the Goth instant OF General
Pierre Gustcye T0utant Boauregard, the
last surviving general Of the regular army
of the Confederate States therefore DO u
l, hsoirei. That IN the death OF General
Beauregard we. the surviving officers and
men OF the Nlrginis Division or the Army
of Northern Virginia. have 10 mourn IN
common with our southern comrades tho
loss of an intrepid soldier, q brilliant. reso-
lutte. and sagaciouS captain, dsuntless
patriot whose name must b. forever asso-
clated with the heroic achievements OF
people battling against cruel odds for civil
and constitutional freedom. Sprung OF an
ancient and honorable stock, he was ever
mindful of tho enuobling traditions OF hts
historic lineage, and in every relation OF
lite, whether as modest ciulen amiu
the quiet pursuits OF peace, or ns
martial leader In the stormy DAYS OF
war, illustrated in his character al thoss
stern aud gentle virtues whicn noble souls
reckon the highest. Frank and loyal by
nature. clear IN his Integrity, untouched
by any enyious or lgnoble thought. ne
gave a s.ngle-minded devotion TO tue cause
OF his people. and, neither unduIy elated
by victory nor lightly shaken oy adNerslty.
h. met with noble serenity both extremes
of fortune, h.s high spirit counting every
sacrifice made for his country more pri-
vilege than duty. As an officer OF the
ermy Of the United States he won IN MS
vouth imperishable renown on tho fields
of Mexico. distinguishing himeelt especial
" ~ Vera Cruz, at CerrO Gordo, et Contte-
ras. at Chorubusco. above all at Chapulte-
pee. where be was twice wounded AZ the
head of the brilliant aud despe-
rate assauls on the enemy's strong
hold. Iwca was ho breyetted for
hls skill and galsntry on those historic
fields. and was honorod with special
mention bv the general IN chiet ~ tho
army. OF his brilliant career In tho war
between the States there ls no need tor US
10 speak. Tho story OF bis lite during those
eyenttul four years IS the story IN great
measure OF that momentous conflict In
Virginia. whore 20 many or us saw our
first service under him, IN the CarolinaA
in the Southwest. his courage, his on
durauce, hls uushakon resolution. hiS
readiness Of resource IN critical eyeuts, his
unwaVer.ng patriotism excited Alhs the
admiration OF bis foes, the confidence OK
the armies be commanded, the enthusiastic
hucCklOn OF tns WnOle sOulA'tu po3ilo' W
the defence of whose firesldes hc had con-
secra;ed his martial genius.
,. Res9ired, That copy Of these resolu-
tions be forwarded to the family ot Gene
raj Beauregard aud DO spread upon tho
minute-hoOk of this association and pub
lished IN the daily papors.
GroRdE l.. CHRISTIAN. President;
KOBERr :. BosHER, treasurer;
THOMAS ELLErr, Secretary
". =. CCTsHAw
(chairmanl,
W. GoEuoS MCCABE, Executive
JOIN CJss)Ss, Committee.
Z. Z. REV.
JANIS /. GaAY,