The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-05

conceded that men counting not thelI
lives dear unto themselves had exhausted
the proof OF their sincerity, ana mefitec
the hosannahs of the ages. Removing
His crown and discharging His dishny
lie enrolled Himself in Hebrew gems
met the foes OF mankind. and Tell, defeac
cd for tho day, but victor IN the CEN
turtles
"Sef-sacrifice i'm the high places OF
the field for country, for fireside, Tor Tel
low-men. uplfts mortal TO the plane
of god-likc character.
QUESTION OF SECESSION.
Il am not here to canvass the question
of secession l will pause In passing
10 remark that as the culture and schoi'
arsiip of the North regains Its po-
larty, there is concession TO the conten-
ton that any State had the right OF can
ceiing the compact. each Commonwealth
the sole judge of tho necessity for such
action Legion, cartridges. resources,
are not the final tribunal.
Nv hen the Chief Justice in this city re-
treated from the presence Of his prisoner,
| the Vanquished In the field was the VIC
| tor IN the forum. Davis In irons fiung
down the gauntlet TO Chase i'm tho seat
OF power. The glove lies to-day unlift-
ed. Lodge, senator from Massachusetts,
dug down TO the fundamental facts aud
found them the corner-stones OF the
Southern Coniederacy. Seleyle, college
chairman and sturdy scholar OF constitu-
tlonal history, comedies that the south
stood four square and stout IN truth OH
the great document OF freedom.
"lf three millions of the subjects OF a
monarchy got TO themselves unfading
glory OF resisting a king. were five mill
lions Of their sons rebels for repelling the
assaults OF copartncrs in a republic where
coercion contradicts their creed OF lib-
orty and surrcnders Washington To the
halter OF George IV2
Were our achievements IN arms worthy
Of garlands above the dead and gratitude
to the veteran? The muse OF history
may be a lying jade. IL is not given TO
| any false pen TO peryert the chief exploits
OF the Southern soldiers. Rome razet
Carthage TO the ground and with cum
| ming malice probably reduced TO ashes
the Punic annals pulveriZng monuments
| Of stone or brass II mention was made
Of the prowess Of Phoenician arms. Rome
could not record the history OF her con-
| test with Carthage without Hannibal,
like Banquo's ghost. rising. dominating
| the scene. Count the cost OF suppress
ing the rebellion and the swollen arlth-
metc is pean Of praise for people
| that compelled mortgage on conu-
nent 4, pay for the cartridges tnA con
| quer them. Read the mustor-rols Of
| the victor. The myrmidons Of Xerxes
| can only match the marching millions"
PATRIOTISM.
In conclusion, DR.. Lafferty said:
| Whether the South shall cherish the
memory OF its dead warriors Is not a mat
ter Of small moment. 1t goes down to the
| core Of our civilization and character
| Better that the grass grow in our streets
| than weeds upon the graves Of the men
who died at the behest OF duty. Nations
have recovered from commercial decay.
| No people ever rose from self-abasement.
| Among the Chinese, the soldier Is ranked
as an outcast and pariah. patriotism Is
an unknown emotion. \ LOFTY senti-
ment is impossible TO such sodden
wretches. God forbid that by indiffer-
| ence TO the claims Of the dead, we should
commit suicide OF the soul.
"A people that rear monuments 10
! heroes by free-will offerings dignity them
selves and ennoble their own spirits. The
! flowers scattered on the mausoieums OF
men who gave life for country refresh the
gentle souls that brought plous offerings.
| II Is a movement away from the animal
| side OF our nature. and "a radlcht tOwafus
a royal and chiyalrous manhood.
| when the millennial morn sheds Its
| gories upon tho sweet earth or Dolly
wood where our martyrs and Lsroes
| sleep, may the rising rays OF the unsettlng
| sun finds garlands Of love and honor thick
strewn by noble women and brave men,
The speech was frequently punctuated
| by applause, and at its close Dr. Lar
| ferty was warmly congratulated by
| large number OF his audience.
| Az the close Of the address. Mr.. VIII
| liam Writ Henry proposed that vote OF
| thanks be rendered TO Or. Lafferty ana
| this was done.
MUSICAL PROGRAMME.
Past Commander OF the Lee Camp. Mr..
| Thomas Il. Pollard, then announced tnat
the camp proposed 10 entertain the asso-
| ciation WIN a short musical programme.
| and announced as the nrst number a
| solo by Mr.. Charles III. Phillips, "hlch
was warmly appiauded, as was also the
| duet that followed by Messrs. fhii'pS
| ana Henry c. Rueser.
Miss Florence Evans then gave a reel
| tation, which was received win we'll
| deserved applause.
| Mr.. Henry c. Rueger then sang sweet
| Alice, Ben Bolt" with good effect
Mr.. Davis rendered banjo solo ana
| sang an amusing parody on sweet
| Marie"
other numbers we're rendered ana az
| the close Colonel Cary. on oehai ol
| the ladies'. thanked the camp Tor the use
| Of the hall and for the entertainments
LARGE ATTENDANCE.
The hall was filed 10 its full capacity
| and presented beautiful appearance
| with its drapings. bunting and flags and
multitude Of pictures that cover the long
| walls.
Among those present were Mr.. ana MIS-
Writ Henry. Mr.. and Mrs. j. Taylor
| Fllyson. Governor and Mrs. O'FerraH.
| Colonel and Mrs. j. B. Purcell. DR.. J. Z.
! Smith. Mr. Lewis II. crenshaw Or. J.
! William Jones. Mr.. and Mrs. stephen
| Putney Mrs. VIM. l.. Royal, Judge T.. 9.
| Minor. Colonel II. \. Northen and MEM
| bcrs OF the Pickett Camp, Colonel John B.
| Cary. Captain j. Taylor Stratton. Mr.
| and Mrs. George NJ. West, Sergeant
| WhitlOck. Colonel Charles J. Anderson.
SONS OF VETERANS.
| II. T.. Lee Camp. No. !. ;. Q. v, met
| last night and completed the arrange
ments for for their anniversary. All MEM
bers are ordered TO meet AZ Twcnty-ffth
and Broad streets, Saturday. May 9Th, at
o'clock sharp.