The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-20
LEE AND THE SURRENDER.
cor. MARSHALL DE CRIBES THE DY-
ING HOURS or THE LOST CAUSE.
A Notable G Gsfhcring at the Annual Reunion
Of the Maryland Confederate Soci-
ety In Baltimore.

II.
foundation Of the Maryland Confederate
Society has there been such a notable
gathering at their annual banquet as was
present at the Carroliton Hotel tonight.
The occasion was of the greatest historic
interest 10 all living participants in the
civil war. Some Of the guests of the even
ing were United States Senators James
II. Berry Of Arkansas and Eppa Hunton
of Virginia; Congressman Charles f.
Hooker Of Mississippi, Stephen r. NAL
lory OF Florida, son of the Confederate
Secretary OF the Navy; Catchings OF Mis-
sissippi Patterson OF Tennessee, Talbot
of South Carolina, and Speaker Crisp,
and General Wade Hampton of South
Carolina.
The society Is one of the largest and
most enthusiastic organizations of its kind
in the country. and embraces in its ranks
the two highest living officers In the
Confederate troops of Maryland-Major-
General George II. Stewart and Brigadier-
General Bradley T. Johnson.
Ihe Su render of General Lee.
Every year the society and its friends
listen to an address from some conspicu-
Lost Cause, and afterwards regale them
selves with the pleasures of the table
ard oratorical tributes.
The lecture tonight, which preceded
the banquet, was notable because, Tor the
first time, the story Of Lee and the sur
render was told from the Confederate
standpoint and no better orator could
have been selected. Colonel Charles Mar
shall. one of the most prominent members
OF the Baltimore bar, was a Witness OF
the closing scenes in Wilmer Mclean
house at Appomattox. As the military
secretary of General Lee, he accompanied
his chief at the meeting with General
Grant TO arrange the terms upon Whlcn
the Army of Northern Virginia was 20
be surrendered. Colonel Marshall was
Lees adjutant-general as Wen as HIS
military secretary. General Lee was born
eighty-seven years ago to-day. virginia
and Georgia set the day apart as non
day in memory of the occasion. Mary
ianders honored the great leauer III warm
words Of praise.
The lecture was delivered I'm the con-
cert hall Of Harris Academy Of Music.
Many noted men. representing both sides
OF the great controversy, heard H.
A~piendid nai quef.
Cardinal Gibbons occupied seat on the
stage surrounded by the senators anu
congressman who came over from p" ash-
inrton. The hall was packed, and hun
dreds were turned away. General Bradley
Il. johnson introduced Col. Marshall.
AT the conclusion of the lecture 'he
veterans and their guests formed in line,
and. preceded by the Fifth Regiment
Veterans Corps band, marched 70 tne
Carrolton Hotel, where covers were laid
for 80 persons.
The banquet which followed at the Car
rollton Hotel was most brilliant aHalr.
Behind "a bower of palms and beautlful
tropical plants. the band Of the flfth hesi~
ment Veteran Corps discoursed sweet
music. The programme was largely COM
posed of old war songs and patriotic airs
rhe stirring old tune Of THE Bonnie Blue
Flag was greeted with wild applause
old grizzled veterans became young again,
and could scarcely cOnstrain themselves as
they fought their battles Ger again, ana
related between Copious swallows OF
sparkling champagne, their experiences
pathetic heartrending, and ludicrous, on
the hard-fought battle-felds. and during
the weary marches Of war times.
The menu was most elaborate. 1t en-
braced the famous diamond-back terra
pin. oysters. and canvas-back and wild
ducks of the Chesapeake. together with
every delicacy afforded by the Mary
land markets.
Ih- Io.ss and the Toasters.
AT midnight the speaking commenced.
The toasts were: "Our Infantry" re-
sponded to by Speaker Crisp. Their
Jackets were ragged. but their hearts
were true: their feet were bare, but their
bayonets were bright. and on them they
carried for four years the fortunes of
contest of the same principle their an
cestors fought for in l715.'
"Our Cavalry was responded to by
General Patterson, the eyes, ears, and
sword-arm of Lee"
"Our Artillery" met response by Gem
eral Berry. United States senator from
Arkansas. THE reyerberation Of its guns
will carry to the remotest time the
story of the chivalry and gallantry of
those who served It,"
"Our Navy'-Hon. s. X. Mallory, Of
Florida. son of the Secretary of the
Navy Of the Confederate States. respond
ed: "The meteor that flames around
the world the cross of stars"
"Our Dead" responded to by General
Hooker "Who knew no fear. who met
their fate with the serene faith of gem
tlemen. OF Christians. and of Confederate
soldiers"
Misses Ethel and Arabell Hood, twin
daughters of General John B. Hood, Of
New Orleans. were especially hcnored |
as the only lady guests at the banquet.
New York g nfed~ra 90 Cell bate.
NEW YORK, Jan. 19.-The fourth an
nuai dinner OF the Confederate Veteran
Camp of New York, I'm memory of the
birth of Gen. Robert f. Lee. was held IN
the Scottish Rite Hall tonight. About 10
members and guests were present. The |
four sides of the spacious hall were fes- |
tooned with American flags, ana life |
size picture OF General Lee. draped with /
American flags camp colors, ETC.. occu-
pied prominent position on the STAGE
Muskets with canteens and knapsacks |
yvare stacked about the stage. The toasts
were: 1.-The Day We celebrate Hon
Iohn r. Fellows; THE City OF New
York" Col. George Mcclellan: The Con-
federate Veteran Camp OF New York,
col T. b. Wilsonson; Woman" James