New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-13
IN MEMORY OF THEIR DEAD
CONFEDERATE CAMP OF NETWORK TO
ERECT A MONUMENT.
TO BE TALLER THAN ANY OTHER IN NETWORK
CITY-DEDICATIoN CEREMONIES on NEXT
DECORATION DAY-soMETHING ABOUT
THE CAMP ITS HISTORY OBJ
JECTs AND MEMBERSHIP.

THE CAMP, ITS HISTORY. OBJ
JECTs AND MEMBERSHIP.
In the South are many monuments to Confederate
soldiers but only stands north Of Mason and
Dixon's line. and that is in Chicago. Within a few
months a Confederate monument, the largest of all.
is TO be raised in New-York City. 1t will be erected
by the Confederate Veteran Camp of New York
City and is the gift of Charles Broadway Rouss. a
member Of the camp. The project originated with
Colonel A. G. Dickinson. the commander OF the
camp, several months ago. when he urged the neces-
sity Of securing a burial place for the members of
the camp and their families. Colonel Dickinson. as
sisted by committee composed Of j. b. Wilkinson
and a. II. Chisom. accepted from the Mount Hope
Cemetery Association the gift OF handsome plot
containing 1900 square feet located In the most de-
sirabe part of the cemetery, and from Mr.. Rouss
the gift OF 5000 for a monument.
The monument will be simple and symmetrical
and about ffty-six feet high. The shaft VIII be
fortyseven feet high and will weigh hfty-sx tons.
The pedestal will be nine feet high and composed or
three stones weighing fifty tons. making the total
weight OF the monument over one hundred tons.
The material will be of the best Vermont granite.
Before next Decoration Day 1t will be completed.
and on that day formally dedicated. Northern
veterans about New-York have already notified the
camp their desire to be present and assist In the
ceremonies attending the dedication.
CAMPS IN THE SOUTH.
Veterans Camp and in many sections there are
also G.. A. r. camps. Frequently the two organiza-
lions meet in reunion and renew their pledges or
friendship. The Confederate Veterans Camp Of
New-York organized in 1890 as the result OF a
newspaper account of the death of a poor Con-
federate soldier In this city. II the first Con-
federate Veteran Camp In the North and the only
one organized since is a camp in Chicago. The OBJ
jec of the camp stated in its constitution Is to
perpetuate the memories of our fallen comrades.
minister to the wants of needy and worthy Con-
federate soldiers and sailors and their widows and
orphans and to preserve and maintain the sentiment
OF fraternity that was born amid pleasures, hard
ships and dangers OF the march. bivouac and battle
field. Having long since buried the animosities en-
gendered by the war. II Is our desire 10 extend 10
late adversares in arms On every fitting occa-
sion courtesies which characterize intercourse be-
tween soldiers and dignity common citizenship.
Avoiding anything that partakes Of craftsmanship in
religion or politics, shall lend aid to the
maintenance of law and the preservation of order"
The headquarters are at the 81. James Hotel.
{ Frequently during the year informal dinners are
given, and the anniversary Of General Robert +.
Lees birthday IS celebrated by banquet !, was
upon the occasion of the first banquet OF this kind
that the officers Of the camp assembled the old
| New-York Hotel. where Mrs jefferson Davis and
her daughter. Miss Winnie Davis. were staying.
PIRATE honors to them. Commander Dickinson con
Quoted Miss Winnie Davis to the banquet hall and
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greatest enthusiasm.
LIST OF OFFICERS.
The officers OF the camp are: Past commanders.
A. G. Dickinson. DR.. J. n. Parker and Colonel
a. r.. Chlsolm; commander. a. G.. Dickinson; leu
tenant-commander c. f. Thorburn; paymas;er Ed
ward owen; adjuiant. Thomas l.. Moore: chaplain.
the Rev. o. A. Glazebrook; surgeon. DIR. j. Harvie
Dew: Executive Committee j. Il. Wilkinson jr..
Henry Harvey. S. Calhoun Smith, j. d. Hardy
and G. II. Winkler Among the prominent members
are John r. Fellows, Roger A. Pryor. Edward
owen. Thomas p Ochtree, John ;. Wise John
F. Back. Hugh /. Cole; pr J. Hsrvie DEFY Hng'
berry j. p Hardy william r. HAYDEN HAYDEN Thomas
ton Hunt 8 " Jones. ". 5. Kelley. Frederick c.
Rogers, W. B. Williams. DR.. George Tucker Har-
rison j. Floyd King Dr.. j. II. Parker. the Rev.
Dr. William w. Page F. b. Tnghman and DR..
COMMANDER A. G. Dickinson In speaking about
the monument, said: I'VE have long desired a
monument. but Il has been beyond our reach But
II is an assured success. and before next Decora-
ton Day the camp will possess the taIest monu-
3 ment in any cemetery In the vicinity or Newly ork
The rlot we have secured ls In no respects pau
tcr : lot but VIII be a beautiful resting place for
J t'orfederate veterans and their families, rch OF
poor Since its organization this camp has given
relic. 10 many worthy Confederate veterans ana
their families. II has been an important factor IN
! cementlng the friendship Of the North ana south
and the hospta,ities we have given anu received
show how well the organization was conceived.