The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-24

CONFEDERATE TETER6Ns.
An Enthusiastic Audience Listens to the
Transactions of Lee Corop

Nf"hH"fftohs Oh Ire lamp.
Lee Camp held a very largely-attended
meeting at Lee Camp Hall last evening.
with Colonel Z. Leslie Spence in com
mand, while Adjutant j. Taylor Stratton
| recorded. General orders were received
from headquarters of the United Confed-
crate Veterans. announcing that the con-
vention would be held at Birmingham
Ala, on April 18th and 2Gth on motion.
| Commander Spence was authorized 10 ap-
| point the twenty-six delegates to which
/ Lee Camp is entitled and announce them
at the next meeting.
A letter was read from Major J. W.
! Chamblin. late Of the one Hundred and
| Twenty-third Ohio Infantry. who desires
! 10 learn something Of the whereabo bouts Of
/ Captain G. McRae Selph, Of General Penn
! berton's staff. and Of Captain c. L. Mon
| roe, Of the First North Carolina Infan-
| try.
An invitation was received from the la
dies Of the lakewood Memorial Assocla-
ton, asking Lee Camp TO participate in
their memorial services at lakewood on
| May 10th. The invitation was accepted
and the camp Will aid the ladies in every
way possible.
Mrs. Colonel W Roy Mason presented
the camp with the picture Of the house
I'm which General Robert +. Lee was
! tcrn. The picture, which was painted by
| the lady herself. was accepted by the
camp with thanks.
COmrade Charles II. Hasker read a
! highly interesting account Of the battle
between the Merrimac and Monitor which
was greatly enjoyed by all present. He
vas rendered a unanimous vote Of thanks
and requested to furnish the camp with
a copy Of the address.
Comrade Andrew Briggs read a very
attractive paper on cavalry service In the
Army Of Northern Virginia.
The committee appointed recently TO
! draw mp appropriate resolutions in mem
DRY Of the late General Jubal a. Early
/ presented its report. The committee con-
sisted of Comrades f. r. Farrar, John
| H. Worsham y. Y. Randolph. 4. c..
Evans. ard j. s. Van Horn. The reso-
| lulons were unanimously adopted. and
the daily papers were requested TO pub
lish the same They read as follows
The following resolutions in respect to
the memory of Gen. Jub7l a. Early were
unanimously adopted. and the papers
were requested 10 publish the same:
"The undersigned. the committee APP
pointed by Lee Camp. No l. c. V. to pre-
pare suitable resolutions TO the memory Of
General Jubal a. Early. beg leave 10
submit the following report. Your COM
mite would say that they did not under
take any extended review OF the life and
character Of the deceased. but only such
salient points as could be best portrayed
| in the following resolutions:
! Whereas is has pleased the Divine Ruler
Of the universe to remove by death from
our association and comradeship General
Jubal A. Early one Of the leading on
GERS Of the Confederate army. and while
we deplore with sadness the loss OF one
so endeared to us by his noble deeds and
glorious achievements yet we feel il
our duty 10 submit 10 the DEGREES OF
| Providence. and in token Of our apnre-
citation Of his exalted worth and distin-
! gushed services. we desire to spread
upon our records this heartfelt memorial
Of our love and esteem therefore be it
Resolved. That in the life Of
| General Early we recognize much 10
| admire and honor. A man Of strong and
earnest convictions. uncompromising in
tegrity, and answering devotion TO duty
That as patriot he was incorruptihle
| true. dauntless and elf-sacrifcing. His
countrys good was his highest aim and
the inspiration Of his noblest efforts
Tnat as soldier and leader Of men he
was sasacious, skilful and brave. shar-
ing the perils and hardships of his men;
ever In the front when duty led the way,
and while II may be true that he had his
reverses. yet when history does it's per
feet work and his environments are
| fully known, then he win take the posi-
ton that posterity will commend.
That General Early acted well his part
in that mournful drama OF glory and
affection. and since our flag was furIed
forever he displayed a devotion to his
loved and Inflated cause. unchanged by
the allurements Of temptation, or the
Establishments Of power. In life he wore
the Gray, and in death is was his mant-
ling shroud.
That whatever may be our admiration
of his splendid abilities. but we love him
most for his affection and consideration
Of the humblest Confederate soldier who
sought his aid. and for his noble and
generous contributions for their welfare
and comfort
That while we accept in good faith the
results Of the war and give allegiance to