Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-29

expression OF their love and admiration
for Confederate vaior and patriotism.
The monument will stand for ali time as
an object lesson, teaching as the charm
OF history the sacrifice and glory OF
grand people. who struggled to preserve
that home rule guaranteed under the Con-
stitution OF the country"
Captain John NJ. Brook Confederate
states navy; John r. Cooke Camp, OF
West Point; Thornton-Pickett Camp. OF
Farmville, and Person County On. CT
Confederate Veteran Association send let
ters OF acceptance.
MEETINGS LAST NIGHT.
Last night was a night OF meetings.
Captain 4. Jeter Bosher, Mr.. Norman V.
Randolph and Captain Elicit were in
conference with General Fttzhugh Lee,
chief marshal. making assignments from
the general list OF aides 20 his stan.
The assignments 20 the stan OF General
Hampton. who will command the vete-
rams, were also made.
The Pegram Battalion Association held
meeting at Murphy's Hotel, but as
most OF it's members are also members
OF Lee Camp and had been assigned TO
committees IN the latter organization, the
association decided not TO take part In
the unveiling ceremonies as body.
The Association Of Survivors OF Com
pany G. Third Virginia Battalion, heldsa
meeting I'm the headquarter-rooms at the
First Regiment ArmoTy. In the absence
OF Colonel Purcell, president OF the asso-
citation, who was detained at home by the
Illness Of his father. Mr.. William H.
Hill presided The secretary laid before
the committee a letter TO Colonel Purceh
from Colonel John A. McAnerney, the old
commander OF the battalion, which con-
cludes as follows
1--WE would be wanting in chivalry. or
even the common principles OF self-re-
spcct. IL we IN led To- explain to our chill
dren and posteTity the honesty or our-
pose for which the soldiers OF the South
contended and suffered so heroicaily.
therefore hope TO be in Richmond on
May 30th. end sincerely hope that our Old
command may take some part IN the
events Of the day"
The secretary also read a telegram
from Colonel McAnerney to himseit
stating that he would arrive in Richmond
at $50 Tuesday afternoon.
WILL NOT PARADE.
As many Of the survivors Of G Com
pany. the only company Of the battalion
that has kept up an organization since
the war are non-resdents OF the city.
and cannot be here at the unveiling. II
was decided inexpedient 10 attempt TO
parade as "a body on the oOth.
On motion Of Mr.. Gwyn Lyle, however,
Messrs w. NJ. Hill, X. II. NJ. Harrison,
and G.. Watson James were appointed
committee TO meet Colonel McAnerney at
the depot with a carriage and escort him
to his quarters. IT was also decided that
~ q
as could be al the depot upon the arrival
Of the train would DO so, and that other
survivors Of the battalion be requested to
join them.
on motion of Mr.. Gibbons seconded by
Mr.. Matthews, IL was decided that such
members Of the association as desired 10
do so parade with Pickett Camp.
The meeting then adjourned subject to
the call of the president.
THE MARYLAND CONTINGENT.
The resident Maryland Association, Mr..
s. W. Travcrs, president. and Mr.. j.. H.
Witty. secretary, have completed their
ARRANGEMENTS for receiving the Maryland
visitors, who will arrive here Wednesday
morning about o'clock via the York
River route They have secured the build
ing, No. 1874 east Main street, decorated
Il with the Maryland colors. and 1t VIII
be used as Maryland headquarters
Colonel Jones has detailed the Rich
mond Grays. Captain c. Gray Bossieux
10 meet the Maryland veterans upon their
arrival at the depot, and act as their escort
10 beadquarters. An escort of the Mary
land Association, composed Of the follow
ing mounted gentlemen, will also meet
the visitors: S. w. Travers, DR.. j. A.
White Samuel Register, j. j. Wright, j.
II. Griffith. II. G. Scott, Jr., Major Charles
Howard. r. L. Bracco. and +. a. Hoen.
The Grays and the association escort
win form at $50 o'clock sharp Wednesday
morning at the Armory and proceed to
the Danville depot. The visiting vete-
ra ns and their escort, headed hy the Fifth
MARYLAND Regiment Band, will march from
the depot to Cary street, up Cary TO
up Thirteenth to Main, up
Main TO Ninth. up Ninth TO the Capitoi
SQUARE and through the Square and the
ward Of the Executive Mansion, where
Governor O'Ferrall will review them.
They will then march to headquarters
via Governor street
AT headquarters, which will be in
charge of Mr.. Clemett Brooke and Mr..
II. r.. Hartman, arrangements have been
made for checking the baggage and pack
ages of visitors, and refreshments will
be served
FROM THE PALMETTO STATE.
The delegation Of the Survivors Asso-
ciatlon of Charleston, 5. c., will arrive
here early on the morning of the Both,
and will be escorted by detachment Of
the cadets OF the South Carolina Military
Academy. Their headquarters will be at
Ford's Hotel In the delegation VIII be
some OF the leading men of Charleston
The old Howitzers will assemble at
o'clock Wednesday al the Powhatan Club.
Their banner was thrown to the breeze
Yesterday at Mr.. j. b. Lamberts, cor
ner of Ninth and Main streets where was
also displayed a handsome Pelican flag,
sent TO MIR. Lambert by friends in Louis
lana. All old Howitzers, whether they
belong to the association or not, are In
vited TO fall into line with their comrades
on Wednesday.
The survivors Of AleXander's Battery
are requested to assemble with the Par
ker Rattery Association at the office OF
Messrs. j. Thompson Brown & Co., l1la
east Main street, Wednesday, at o'clock,
TO take part in the parade.
COMING ON HORSEBACK.
A telegram from Blackstone states that
the survivors of Company f, Third Nir-
ginia Cavalry. Fitz. Lees division, will
leave that place twenty strong and
mounted, this morning, and expect TO
reach here tonight, ready 10 take part
In the unveiling ceremonies Wednesday.
The members of the Junior Hollywood
Memorial Association are requested 10
meet in front of Or. Hoge's church, Fifth
and Main streets, at 1880 o'clock Wednes-
day. where the vehicles will be in readi-
ness for them TO join the procession. All
members who can are requested TO send
flowers 10 Miss Bradley. No. east Main
street. this afternoon, and go TO Holly
wood at 3 o'clock Wednesday morning,
10 assist in decorating the graves.
The Blues will appear on the streets
as a battalion for the first time, when
they participate in the parade Of the
30th. The two companies will wear
fatigue uniform. with white belts
ASSIGNMENT OF MILITARY.
Major Simons has assigned the visiting
military headquarters as follows:
No. 1900 Main street-Battery B, First
Battalion Artillery. Norfolk; Battery G,
First Battalion Artillery, Portsmouth;
Battery d, First Battalion Artillery,
Lynchburg; two Junior companies from
Portsmouth.
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