Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-09
WILL NOT LECTURE.
Mr.. ". l. Royal Decides Not 10 Speak
Upon The Battle Of Gettysburg.
HIS VIEWS STILL THE SAME.
The Exchange and Ballard Hotels
VIII Probably lie Open During The
StonewaIl BRIGADE Flag.

Mr.. William l.. Royal has decided
not to deliver his lecture on "The
Battle of Gettysburg" during the Con-
federate reunion. While he has not
charged his views in regard TO the his
torical facts OF this great struggle, he
has come to tho conclusion that during
the great gathering OF Confederates
which will assemble here on the last
OF this month viii not be the proper time
to cause any fresh discussion Of this sub
jcct. His letter to the Dispatch, print
ed below. gives his reasons fully:
TO the Editor Of the Dispatch:
had proposed to deliver my lecture
on "The Battle OF Gettysburg" during
the coming reunion OF Confederate vete-
rams In Richmond ] have, however. be-
come aware that the criticism in that
lecture OF certain eminent Confederate
leaders had created an anxiety in the
minds of some Of our devoted southern
ers that such a lecture might be con-
stTued as a breach Of that whOlc-souled
and universal hospitality which is the
prevailing spirit OF the people Of Virginia,
and especially Of the city OF Richmond,
in welcoming to our borders the valiant
defenders of our homes and nresides
Without Ira any way changing my opinion
as to the historical truth OF the state
ments ! have made. | shall NOT present
them at time when they might be dis
tasteful TO any Confederate guest of the
city OF Richmond. For these reasons. i
will not deliver my lecture on Gettysburg
during the coming Confederate reunion,
but IS l have given much study to the
subject aud have. l believe. developed
and collated some new and very interest
ing facts bearing on the decisive battles
of our war, / shall hope TO disclose
these facts 10 audiences at other times.
when history will not step aside to make
way FOR old Virginia hospitality.
WILLIAM l.. ROYALL
OLD EXCHANGE TO BIZ OPENED.
The Exchange and Ballard hotels are
almost certain 10 be open during the re-
union and run by Colonel a. w. Archer
the proprietor Of the hotels before they
closed last winter The receivers for
the hotels-Messrs Noting, Massey. and
Winston and Colonel 10 Lane Stcrn-mct
yesterday i'm Colonel Stern's Office and
received bids for the lease of the houses
for ten days during the reunion as pre-
scribod by decree Of the Chanccry Court /
last Thursday. The following bids were !
received: Messrs Sauer and Dunstan
$3.50: Messrs Fnney and Bishop. 16 2-3 !
per cent. Of the gross receipts Mr.. w. !
r. Terry, Sj6); and Colonel a. W. |
Archer 81 40. The receivers, after care |
ful consideration. decided to recommend |
TO the court that Colonel 4. W. Archer's |
bid be accepted.
The parties interested Immediately pro- |
ceedod TO the Chancery Court. but ar |
rived just too late. as Judge Lamb had |
only q few minutes before left.
1t Is possible that upset bids may be |
received before Judge Lamb renders his /
decision to-day.
There seems TO be an impression out |
that all Of the veterans will be entertained /
without any expense to them during their
stay here at the reunion. This is erro-
neous. Those who can do so are expected |
10 make arrangements for their enter
tainment, while those who are not able |
10 go 10 any expense on this account will |
be furnished quarters by the committee |
in charge of this department
THE STONEWALL FLAG
General Wise yesterday received the fol-
lowing letter from an old veteran. who is
extremely anxious 10 again minge with
his comrades during the reunion:
Union W. Va, June Z. 1896
General Peyton Wise. Richmond Va:
Dear Sir.--Please let me know If l will |
be taken care Of If come 20 the LAYING |
Of the cornerstone oil the 30th. want
10 come and bring my old flag / have |
the old flag Of the StOnewall Brigade and |
my old uniform that / wore at the First
Manassas. 1861. / went in the war the
18th OF May. 1861, and came out in April,
1865 shot all 10 pieces. / was shot in |
six miles OF Richmond. 7 am not able
10 20 and pay railroad fare and board |
Hoping TO hear from you soon. am,
Z. s. MCCARTNEY,
Monroe Guards. Company d, Twenty
seventh Virginia Regiment Stonewan
Brigade.
Captain Elicit wrote the old vet 10
come right along, and bring the flag and
he would not want for place to sleep
or something TO eat.
WILLING To PAY.