Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-18

leader was unveiled and 1900 old vete-
rams marched in line, Lee Camp raised
/ $1,000. and entertained with more than
I bounteous hand this noble remnant of
\ the Army of Northern Virginia. When
/ the refinement of our beloved President
| took place In the city OF Richmond, Lee
! Camp raised the necessary amount TO de-
/ fray all expenses. When the private sol
| diers' monument was unveiled. Lee Camp
/ stepped TO the front and discharged the
/ duty imposed upon her; and, Commander
| on the 30th OF next June. when the sur
/ vivors OF the Confederate army shall
meet in this CITY to Law the cornerstone
| of the monument to be erected to Presi-
dent Jefferson Davis, again this camp
will be ready to provide for all that may
seek the hospitabe gates OF the capital
And. now. Commander, In conclusion.
| let us beg the blessing of Almighty God
to enable us to carry on for many years
to come the good work that has been so
successfully accomplished I'm the past ana
let US remember. my friends, that time
is short and life Is uncertain. and now
while we have both life and strength
let US work with all our might and main
that we may be ready al the last trum-
pet-call 10 lay down our work and receive
the greatest of all praises. well DONE
thou good and faithful servant"
The speech OF Major Randolph was fire.
quently interrupted with applause, and
the enthusiasm at his conclusion died
upon the strains of music from the band.
Captain McCabe's Fine Address.
The next feature of the programme was
the presentation of the portrait OF Gene
raj Robert +. Lee. by Comrade w. Cor
don McCabe. Captain McCabe was greet
ed with tremendous applause. Just az he
doiph and Alma Bedford pulled the cords
which unveiled the beautiful historic
portrait Of General Lee, the work of the
artist. Walker, which was hung above
na anna Il re md al
for an outburst Of applause. which lasted
fully minute.
When quiet had been restored Captain
McCabe began his address by saying that
he had the honor. on behalf OF the Build
ing Committee, to present this superb
portrait to the X. f.. Lee Camp. Ii was
especially appropriate. he continued, that
this portrait should be unveiled on the
occasion OF their naugurating this beau
tiful hail. which must long remain
splendid monument TO the patience, en-
ergy. and business sagacity OF the OIL
soldiers who have so long controlled the
material fortunes of the camp.
HONOR LEES BIRTHDAY.
They had come to do honor by antic-
patton to the natal day of the great
soldier. whose name the camp was thrice
proud to bear Richmond was the place,
above all others. where special reverence
should be paid the memory of the illus
trious Lee, for far above all other mar
defence of the city of Seven Hills"
The speaker drew a contrast between
the character of Lee and that of the great
captains of antiquity and OF the modern
world. and showed that the key
note of Lees character was duty as op-
posed 10 the personal ambition of the
former.
HIS STAINLESS BOYHOOD.
He drew picture OF Lees stainless
boyhood. developing into martial man
hood, and then, turning to the portrait.
he recalled to the veterans the various
hardfought fields or which they had
seen him as he was; finally describing
mis- splendid bearing at the surrender.
when he appeared, for perhaps the only
uniform.
Ths speaker. paid an earnest tribute 10
his old commander, which was enthu-
siastically received, and In conclusion re-
cited James Barron Hopes Memorial
Ode TO Lee.
Captain McCabe's Grafton was ornate,
beautiful. and pathetic. and moved his
hearers, alternately. from tears 10 cheers
When Captain McCabe had finished
speaking the band played Dixie" The
large nall resounded with applause, and
It was with difficulty that quiet was
again had.
On motion of Lieutenant Commander
Laughton. the camp then expressed its
:incere thanks to Captain McCabe for
his superb address.
CALLED UPON THE GOVERNOR.
There were loud calls for Governor
O'Ferrall and Colonel Archer In few
CHARACTERISTIC remarks. presented the
Chief Executive.
Governor OFerrall arose somewhat re-
luctantiy. saying that he heartily APP
preciated the honor conferred upon him
lie added that he was totally unpreplred