Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-07-08
THE CONFEDERATE REUNION.
sfr,h Annual Convention at Richmond.


DAYS. and the thousands OF veterans and the
many thousands other than veterans enjoy
ed every minute Of every hour Of the seven
ty.two. Hospitality was of the Richmond
sort-tbe Old Virginia kind It abounded
everywhere was profuse and hearty. The
decorations were elaborate and artistic
The capacity Of the convention hall was TO-
200 seats; on Wednesday evening, when the
lady sponsors and hundred or more maids
of honor each one selected because of some
charm OF feature, or figure or grace-formed
tableaux Of exquisite beauty, and a thou
sand trained voices sang the old songs Of the
South. the number present was estimated at
5000. and other thousands eager but uu-
able 10 get in. Gen. Jno. b Gordon pre-
sided. and as chairman was only surpassed
by his command Of meu in the field. The
first session was principally taken up with
speeches of welcome and responses thereto.
To was an inspiring scene when Gen. Gordon,
Commander OF the Confederate Veterans,
entered the mammoth auditorium, aud ten
thousand voices. in tumuluous and sponta-
neous outburs, greeted him and proclaimed
20 the world the formal opening Of the Sixth
Annual Reunion of Confederates Veterans.
Rev j. VIM. Jones, the chaplain general,
opened with prayer Gov. Charles L.
OFerrall, Virginias chief executive, was
received with tumultuous applause, and in
q superb speech, gave Virgiuia's welcome.
Mayor Ellysou followed and then Gen. Pey-
ton Wise General Gordon responded, how
eloquenuy the pen is powerless TO convey
am adequate idea. See Gordon, and hear
him, aud die
Wednesdays session occupied The full
dsy. concluding at night with the tabeloau
and concert. During the day Mrs. Nariua
Jefferson Davis was introduced, also her
daughter. Mrs. Hays and grandson, Jefier-
SON Davis Hays. Na.hrile WAS chosen as
the meeting place for next year Baltimore
was earnestly and cIoquenty champioued
by Capt r. Ii. p. Staub and Gen H. Kyd
Douglass, but was Withdrawn A great fea-
ture of the morning VIA. ,he historical od-
dress of Rev. ]. / N. Curry-hs theme
slavery. NuG6cation aud Secession, -
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