The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-16


1856, U. Z. ", met in the Courthouse
Thursday, May 10, 1894, at 4.30 p. NJ
President Gary called the meeting to
order.
The minutes of the last meeting were
read and approved.
The following new members were
added to the roll: S. P. Boozer, J. w.
Earheardt, E. H. Aull, T. V. Wicker,
J. G.. Hargrove.
The adjutant read the report from
the committee appointed to draft reso-
lutions on the death of Frederick S.
Paysiuger and John McGovren, which
was adopted.
TRIBUTE OF REsRECT.
Frederick S. Paysinger was born in
Newberry County in October, 1882,
and died at bis residence in January,
1894. He spent his entire life in the
county Of his birth, with the exception
of the years that be served his country
in the late Confederate war. de ell
listed during the war IN the Second
South Carolina Cavalry. commanded
by Col. Thomas J. Lipscomb, and par
ticipated in all the battles of this COM
mand. On account of gallantry and
daring displayed by him as soldier,
Gen. Bragg made him one of his scouts
in North CsroliIa during the last year
of the war. Manly. brave and patriotic,
he was greatly beloved by all of bis
comrades.
AS citizen be was high, honorable
and just. Always ready and quick to
Il ,h.r h
prompted by conscientious motives.
He was Of social, genial and coInpan-
ionable disposition and was highly re-
garded by the community at large.
John McGovren was born in Ireland
and enligrated to this country when a
young man, about the year 1915. Like
all men of his birth he was ready to
fight for the catise Of his adopted State;
and the people of South Carolina were
not surprised, at the first sound of the
tocsin Of war, to find him one of her
first defenders. He served in Gen. Ker-
shaw's command during the war and
was distinguished for his boldness, dar-
ing and gallantry; and became one of
the scouts of that gallant general. He
was highly respected by his comrades
in arms for the patriotism and heroism
displayed by him in behalf of his
adopted State.
About three years ago, during the
time of the Centennial in Columbia,
Mr.. Frederick s. Paysinger met him
almost penniless aud offered him a
home at his house i'm his old age. He
accepted this generous hospitality aud
remained with Mr.. Paysinger until his
death, which occurred just one week
previous to Mr.. PaysiDger's. He was
survived by no relative so far as known
in this country. The night that be
died, Mr.. Paysinger was taken sick and
survived him but a few days. Thus
these Confederates were lovely aud
pleasant in their lives and in death
they were not divided. Be it, there
fore,
Resolved, That in the death of Fred
erick S. Paysinger and John Meow
rem, this association has sustained the
loss of two worthy and gallant men,
bers, and their memories will always be
cherished 10y the surviving members.
2. That the hospitality extended by
Frederick S. Paysinger to needy Con-
federate soldier, in his declining Years,
is worthy of all imitation, an example
especially commended to every meID-
Der of this association.
8. That his tribute to the memory
of these deceased members he publish
ed in the county papers, and that a
copy be sent to the family Of Mr.. Pay
singer and also copy be sent to the
relatives of Mr.. McGovren wherever
they may be found.
4. That page in the minute book of
the James D. Nance Camp be devoted
to their memory.
James Y. Culbreath, in behalf Of the
committee, spoke in support of the reso-
lutions. bringing out some of the noole
traits in the lives Of the deceased CON-
rades.
Rev. E. P. McClintock, in seconding
the motion to adopt the resolutions,
made some remarks on the friendship
and attachment existing between Mr..
Paysinger aud himself.
The action of the Memorial Commit
tee, as stated by O. L. Schumpert, Esq,
was, on motion, received as informa-
ton and endorsed.
G. F. Boyd, from the committee ap-
pointed to secure flag, reported that
the flag had been purchased and was
now in the possession Of the Camp, the
total cost being Sl4.60
o. l.. Schurnpert, Esq, one of the
delegates who attended the Fourth
Annual Reunion at Birmingham, Ala,
April 25 and 26. told something of the
magnitude aud grandeur OF the meet
ing, of the kindness shown our dele
cation, and it being the only camp from
a distance fully represented-the ten
delegates allowed the Camp being pres
ent with two alternates, viz: 0. L.
Schumpert, J. w. Gary, L. M. Speers,
NJ J. Scott, w. w. Riser, J. Y. Cul-
breath, Silas Johnston", E. H. Aull. J.
H. Ruff, w. H. Long, T. J. Mafett
and James Lester. He stated that the
delegation had pledged ten (sl0) dol
lars for the Camp towards the compile
ton Of the monument being erected by
General Underwood at Oakland Gene
terry. Chicago, to our unknown dead"
buried there.
On motion of J. Y. Culbreath, Esq,
G. F. Boyd was instructed to raise the
money to pay for the flag and the ten
dollars pledged, in any way he thought
best.
AS the pamphlet known as the Con-
federate Veteran, was made the official
organ of the United Confederate Vet
Grams at the Reunion, the question was
asked, "should we make it the official
organ OF the Camp" And, on motion
of Rev. E. P. MnClintock, the matter
was referred to the following commit
tee with instructions to look into the
merits of the magazine and report at
next meeting: Rev. DR.. CIV. Holland,
O. L. Schumpert and G. F. Boyd.
The following resolution was offered
by the adjutant and adopted:
WHEREAS, General Joseph B. Ker-
shaw, the learned jurist, the gallant
and chivalrous general, who fought so
nobly to perpetuate the rights and lib