Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-06-07

Harriet Lane, and asked him to accom-
pany him aboard in order to ascertain
if he had been killed. Comrade Stubs
and the major went aboard and care
fully scanned the features of several
dead and dying men. Upon reaching
the bridge of the steamer one i'll
fAted officer was seen lying PROSTATE
mortaIly wounded, and upon turning
him over Major Lee recognized his son,
the first lieutenant of the Harriet Lane
Tnus it often occurred. the father was
found in the civil war fighting against
his own son.
Surgeon General Powell, of Occquan,
made some apt remarks in response to
the theme, "The Surgeons of the South, 5"
and was followed by Prof. J. NJ. Gar
nett, Of Charlottesville, who spoke in
response to the toast, "The Lost Cause"
His speech abounded in much to inter
est and thrill his listeners.
1.-The Women of the Confederacy"
found q worthy champion in Comrade
Bernard, of Petersburg. who spoke Of
the devotion of the female portion Of
the South during the four years cor-
llict.
Comrade Stubbs then proposed q
toast to r. E. Lee Camp No. ,, Of Al
exandria, which was ably responded TO
by Col. Pollard, of Lee Camp, No. l, Of
Richmond.
After some timely concluding re-
marks by Comrade Kemper the COM
pany at u o'clock adjourned.
To-DAY's PROCEEDINGS.
The Grand Camp reassembled at
1890 o'clock this morning, and the first
business presented was the selection of
a place of meeting for next year, Win
chester having been added to those
places mentioned above. Charlottes-
! Vile was selected on the second ballot
The committee appointed to further
the formation of camps of Sons of Con
Tolerate Veterans submitted their re-
port, recommending the encouragement
of such organizations by subordinate
camps throughout the State.
Several members spoke of the object
and heartily recommended it as a means
of perpetualing the memories of the
confederate Veterans.
Comrade Murphy, of Richmond, sug-
gested that such camp be allowed rep
resentation in the Grand Camp.
The report Of the committee and the
suggestion We're adopted unanimously.
The report of the committee on the
Grand Commanders report was then
presented. Ii recommended that it be
printed for the information of members
of subordinate camps.
The committee appointed for the pur-
pose of selecting histories for adoption
by the public schools Of Virginia pre-
scented their report recommending that
committee be appointed to wait upon
the State Board ofEducation and urge
upon them the adoption of Chambers
and Sinus histories
Comrade Cussons, of Richmond,
moved an amendment that essays on
the southern war, its causes, &C.. be
prepared for use in the public schools,
not as a substitute for histories which
may be adopted, but as auXiliaries.
The report and amendment were
adopted.
Pierre Gibson Camp, of Culpeper, was
allowed to change its name to a. P.
Hill Camp, No. ,.
Comrade T. C. Morton offered a reso-
luton, which was adopted, reciting that
the work of rearing monuments will
not be complete until shaft has been
erected to the memory of the noble
ladies of the South who were so self
sacrificing in their devotion to the
cause during the four years war.
Comrade ID. a. Brown, jr., moved
that resolution of thanks be extended
to Lee Camp of Alexandria, the press
and to all others who have contributed
so materially to the comfort and en-
joyment of the Grand Camp during its
session in this city. This was adopted
unanimously by a rising vote.
After several members had made
suggestions and some short addresses
on various topics which had been sug
gested during the two days session the
Grand Camp adjourned highly pleased
with their visit to Alexandria.
The personnel of the members of the
Grand Camp can be described in few
words. Each and every one is true
Virginia gentleman of the old school,
men who will be welcomed guests
wherever they may go.