The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-09-08
REUNION OF VETERANS.
GATHERING IN RAPPAHANNOCK or
BOYS WHO WORE TIE GRAY.
Speeches By Messrs. y. y. Carter, Geo. a.
Settle aud .. a. Turner-A Most In
tersstipS Procession.

WASHINGTON. VA, Sept. Especial
Again the veterans OF Rappahannock
county have rallied in reunion and organi-
cation. but this time not In arms against
''old Glory" for they feel that this is
indeed
"A Union OF lakes. Union OF lands.
a Union that none can sever,
a Union OF hearts. "A Union OF hands.
And the fiag OF the Union forever"
The reunion OF to-day was TO commence
rate. and keep fresh and green. not only
In the minds OF the old veterans. but TO
hand down with pride TO their pOsterity
the brave and heroic deeds done and per-
formed by as true and devoted band OF
patriots as ever answered the bugic call
ITO boots and saddle" or to the Ions
roll-caI"
Cursed be the narrow and contracted
mind that can see or make harm OF such
. reunion Of veterans Of such "A Lost
Cause" Invitations have been extended
to all veterans. not only OF TINS, but
other states, and many are on our beau,
tiful courthouse green fighting the ola
battles over and narrating heroic deeds
that have not been written and handed
Just here lei II be said that Kappa
hammock. with pride. claims that she. In
proportion 10 her population, sent more
troops 10 the front than any other coun-
~ In the state.
PROCESSION OF VETERANS.
a beautiful day greeted the old vete-
rams, and crowds came pouring In I'LL
BY 10 A. NJ. not less than l.Jp people
had assembled to do honor 10 the Occa-
sion. The procession of veterans was
formed at the Washington House by
Colonel r. Il. Massie. of the Twelfth Nir-
ginia Cavalry. chief marshal. assisted
by Thomas Veges of Hampton Legion:
r. II. OBannon. VI. Corbin. and a. T.
Bolts. OF the Sixth Virginia Cavalry;
y. Il. Eastman and G. II. Deer, OF Mos
nv ma nd nd I
Compton, OF the Seventh Virginia In
fantry. Thence they marched TO the
courthouse. headed by the Sperryvile
brass band. The color bearer was Ser
gennt Devers. of the Forty-ninth Vir-
ginia Infantry. The flag he carried was
one that belonged TO the Forty-ninth, |
which had been preserved and sent to
do honor 10 the occasion by Miss Smith. |
Smith. the first commander Of the regi- |
ment Sergeant Devers was the last |
color-bearer OF the regiment. ana sur
rendered at Appomattox. but never sur
rendered his flag which was torn in
pieces and given to the soldiers who
had so bravely followed II. Some %
the pieces were worn by old veterans
OF the regiment to-day. When Sergeant
Devers. at the head Of the column. reach
ed the gate OF the courthouse green,
ne handed his flag to Mics bora Ander-
son and Miss Moffett. the former
daughter of Captain i. Anderson, OF
the Twelfth Virginia Cavalry. the latter
niece OF Captain William - Monett
the last commander OF the Forty-nnth
at Appomattox.
Both young ladies' were dressed I'm
white and decorated with the Confederate
colors. They carried the flag to the
stand prepared for the speakers i'm the
courthouse. which was decorated with |
Confederate flags.
THE EXERCISES.
The exercises were opened with PRAYER
offered by Rev. II. 4. Tucker The ad- |
dress OF welcome was made by T. T. |
Carter OF the Twelfth Virginia C1Valry
AFTER which addresses were made by Mr. |
George G.. Settle and Hon S S. Turner
The courthouse though large and spa
cious. was almost filed with ladies' Whor
dinner was commenced the tables were
found grooming with good taings and
enough left over To feed 80 morc pco-
pie. When the Confederate nag was
waved and the band struck up Dixie.
ladies' waved their fans and nand terch efs
ana vets over again gave the Rebel
yeIl many with tears streaming down
their checks. To say that the speakers
acquitted themselves wei would indeed |
be putting II tamey. Tney were fire.
quently Interrupted with bur.ts Of an
Piause This is "A day long to he remern- |
bered and may the old vets live To have |
many such reunions. The band has agai, |
struck up Dixie" ana IL is more Than
human nature can stand. ! must uuit
Nrittng and tOin I'm the ",.aiI i'' |