The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-07-03
mond and Gen. Gordon the convention
adjourned.
JEFFERSON DAVIS MONUMENT.

The cornerstone of the monument
to be erected in Monroe Park to the
memory of Jefferson Davis, was laid
this afternoon with ceremonies which
were impressive and pathetic. Under
bright sun and sky, through densely
packed streets, and with the applause
of countless thousands to cheer them
on, the followers of the lost cause
marched through the city, which is
dearer to the old Confederate than
any other in the land
1t was a sight to stir the enthusiasm
Of the mostsluggish nature; with bands
playing and colors flying, the parade
passed in review. Two hundred chill
dren, boys and girls, wearing white
and red sashes, followed the police,
who cleared the way and led the pro-
cession. The chief marshal, Gen. Cor
don, in civilian dress, looked a royal
commander, as did Governor O'FerraIl,
who rode with barred head. Mrs. JEFF
ferson Davis was in an open carriage,
and bowed and smiled as the cheers
greeted her on every side.
The sponsors and maids of honor,
chosen for their beauty, from all the
Southern States. rode in carriages fol-
lowing that of Mrs. Davis.
The military, under command OF
Brigadier General Phillips, represent
ed the pick of Southern soldiers.
North Carolina was the first State to
exhibit tattered battlefiag, and as It
ffuttered in the breeze it was greeted
with great cheers.
Nearly all are old, and for the most
part weak and feeble, but summoning
their remaining strength, they march
ed with pride and pleasure. A large
number of them carried sticks for sup
port, and many We're compelled to use
umbrellas to keep off the rays of the
sun. On the backs of the marchers
were many bulletltorn Confederate
coats, old canteens and knap-sacks.
Several darkies, true to their old mas
ters. marched with them in the parade,
while two old Confederates who prob
ably had relieved the monotony of
camp life with music in war time,
carried their fiddles and bows.
A GRAND PARADE.
1t was a grand parade and great
spectacle, one not likely to be seen
again for years. From 1:45 to 3:45
o'clock veterans and military passed
the city hall.
The column moved very slowly, ow
ing to the age and disabilities of many
of the marchers. From the military
down to the dozen negro cooks who
brought up the rear, the parade was
an imposing and inspiring spectacle.
II was estimated that $4,000 men and
children started in the parade, but a
large number were affected by the heat
and withdrew before they had march
ed many blocks.
The column moved promptly at 1:30
O'Clock. AS the old commanders and
generals of the war rode up they were
loudly cheered. Enthusiasm on Broad
street was of the most liberal character
and it continued until the column had
passed out of sight. General Gordon
and staff headed the parade. Then
came the children's brigade, $50 in
number. Each carried flag
Gen. Wade Hampton and staff took
positions and waited until the South
Carolina veterans came. They were
kept constantly busy bowling. Gen.
Gordon's escort was the Virginia Mill
tary Institute cadets. Gov. O'Farrall
rode at the side of rigadier-General
A. l.. Phillips, who commanded the
military. The Blackburg cadets were
his escort. Following them came the
Virginia regiments, the Georgia and
South Carolina companies and the
other military organizations.
MILITARY ORGANIZATION.
Following the military were the
mounted veterans, cavalry and then
the carriages. In these We're veterans,
daughters of the Confederacy, and the
members of the city council.
Next came Gen. Thomas A. Brander
and staff at the head of several thou
sand Virginia veterans. The Blues
acted as their escort. First was r. E.
Lee Camp, No. j, with full turnout.
Stonewall Camp was second and then
in other marched: Maury r. e. Lee (2),
Clinton-H Hatcher, Garland, Rhodes, r.
i. Lee (3), William Watts, John
Bowie Strange, A. p. Hill (2), Elwell,
Collcate-Wrenn Thornton, Pickett, j.
E. b. Stuart, Stover, j. A. Early.
Col. Jas. NJ. Stubbs headed the
second decision, which was almost fully
represented.
The third division was commanded
by Third Lieutenant Grand Com
mander Jas. M. Garnett and all the
camps were in line. The Fourth Brig
ade was commanded by Brigadier-
General t. S. Garnett and paraded ac-
cording to programme.
North Carolina and South Caro-
lima Camp brought up the rear of the
Virginia divisions. Georgia had the
largest number of veterans in line
about 1900. North Carolina had sew
eral camps in line. The members of
one camp carried wreaths of cedar,
enclosing the inscription: First at
Bethel, last at Appomattox."
The South Carolina veterans con-
tingent was greatly reduced by the
heat, and only several hundred
remained at the end of the
march These veterans carried pal
metto branches, which attracted a
great deal attention.
Tennessee had 300 men in line. From
Florida came 10 veterans who marched
throughout the line.
Only a few Texans were present,
while Mississippi was represented by
about 300
The Washington Artillery was rep
resented by n dozen men