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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-16
For st. Valentine's-Day.

On the appointed evening the guests
draw for partners by means OF card
boafu hearts, appropriately decorated.
and seat themselves at the tables scat
stage It Is discovered that there is an odd
couple over, and much quiet wonderment
is caused that so experienced O hostess
as Mrs. Blank should not have foreseen
and avoided such a calamity. But her
smiling face is imperturbable. and at the
sound Of a bell the game begins. 1t Is
hearts, of course, on this day dedicated
to King Cupid. and the playing progresses
very smoothly. But when the bell an
nounces that one Of the two couples at
the head table has won, and every one
rises and proceeds to change tables-hut
not partnership real reason for the
existence Of the odd couple is at last ap-
parent. At the extreme end OF the long
parlors, back. OF the foot-table. is
strange object which every one has no
ticed, but no one has understood. 1t seems
70 be a bower OF lace curtains decked
with Mowers and smilax, and the thin cur
Jam which hangs before the entrance Is
drawn back just enough to disclose two
easy chairs within and a table.
AS the defeated couple are driven from
the head table. at the end OF the first
game, they are not directed TO the foot
table, as is usually the case. but into this
little retreat while the odd couple who
occupied 1t before take their place In the
game There Is much laughter and won
ueIuent as they vanish, and the filmy
lace curtains are let fall. But the smiles
are not all on one side; for while the
game goes on. the two who are left out
discover that their pretty prison has its
compensations, after all. They can see
all that Is going on outside. and have
plenty Of quiet fun in watching the tide
OF the game whirl pasf them. and In
refreshing themselves with the bonbons
and salted almonds which stand invitingly
near. The table IL found spread for tea
with the hostess's daintiest trifle. and
the cup Of cheer which the fair prisoner
proceeds to make for her companion under
that softly-shaded lamp may wei be
worth remembering.
But this Is not all. A tray laden with
tiny sealed ENVELOPES stands near. from
which each Is to choose for the other q
valentine. Inside Is some quotation. ap-
propriate to the day--ths more ridiculous
and inane the sentiment the funnier-and
they are usually opened and read amid
much laughter. They also ind pile OF
gay snapping-crackers, such as children
love. to one Of which each identified. But
they must be chosen with care. inasmuch
as the paper cap contained within must
be worn for the rest of the evening as
souvenir Of their visit.
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had ne carried out the orders which
he admits be received 10 ATTACK -
II O'clock that morning. but which ne
managed to put on until o'clock thst
afternoon.
I. with the great results to be at
tainsd, and the confident expectation OF
winning. General Leo made no mistake
In attacking on the third day.
5. We should have pierced Meade's
ccrtre. divided his army. smashed to
pieces his wings before they could have
reunited. and captured washington ana
Baltimore had Longstreet obeyed orders
on the third day. and made the attack
at daybreak simultaneously with that OK
Ewel.; or made Il, az ordered. with his
whole corps. supported by A. T. Hill.
instead Of with q bare 1900 men against
Meade's whole army. while the rest OF
dered while this "foriorn hope"
marched to immortal glory. fame. and
death
But I did not mean to 20 Into any
discussion Of these points. and will only
add, as completing the history Of the
controversy. that Longstreet afterwards
continued the fight by publishing In the
Century several articles, In which he
bitterly criticises General Lee. ridicules
Stonewall Jackson as a soldier. belitties
A. p. Hill, and makes light OF nearly
every other Confederate soldier. except
General James Lonstreet; who knew IT
Gill;" and virtually did II all--that he sub
mitted to several newspaper Interviews,
In which he said many unloyely things,
and that he has now published his book.
which has so fully shown the philosophy
Of the proverb. "Oh, that mine enemy
would write q bookr'
It will thus be seen that instead OF
being the meek martyr whom his critics
have prosecuted and goaded into saying
some ugly things. General Longstreet
began the controversy, end kept II up
that his attacks upon General Lee have
been as unjust as they have been I'M
seemly end ungrateful: and that the only
thing politics" has had to do with the
controversy has been that ever since
Longstreet became a Republican a par
tisan Republican press has labored to
make him the great general on the Con-
federate side, and to exalt him at Lees
expense.
So far as am personally concerned,
while / would not pluck single leaf
that belongs to the laurel crown Of the
brave leader, the .ndomltable fighter, the
courageous soldier who commanded his
old brigade his old division. his old corps
OF heroes on so many glorious fields OF
victory. yet shall not stand idly by and
see him or his partisans crit!cise and be-
little our grand old chief, Robert Edward
Lee-the peerless soldier Of the centu-
ries-without raising my humble voice or
using my feeble pen In indignant, burn
ing protest. J. WILLIAM JONES,
Tho Miller School. Crozet, Va. Febru-
airy IA. 1895.
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That Court Of Inquiry.
Editor of the Dispatch:

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
With the view Of assisting General Bat
tie In locating the court of inquiry which
was ordered after the return from Penn
sylvania, call his attention to the fol-
lowing paragraph In General Quarts re-
port, dated August 20, 1863:
las a part Of the operations Of this
period. I will here report that about sixty
Of the wagons belonging to Lees Brigade,
while In the special charge Of General
Imboden. en- route to Williamsport, near
Mercersburg, were captured by the enemy.
A court Of inquiry has been convened to
Inquire into the circumstances OF this
capture. I, therefore, forbear aninad-
version on the subject"
The presumption Is that General Battle
has become somewhat mixed" in this
matter. for I am sure that neither he nor
General Malone, who was q strict disci-
plinarian. would ever have presumed to
impeach the conduct of their superior
officers. especially when restricted to a
simple inquiry as to the capture Of few
wagons which occurred during the re-
treat from Gettysburg.
am satisfied that when the present
discussion is ended the military reputa-
lions Of Lee. Longstreet, and Stuart will
remain untarnished. EgotIsm on the one
side and prejudice on the other, COM
blned with long years Of elimination and
recrimination. have succeeded In partially
mystitying the truth. The good name
and fame of our commanders are very
dear to the soldiers Of the Confederacy.
and they will never sanction attacks on
any Confederate soldier. especially when
these attacks impeach the word Of Gene
raj Lee and fasify the official records.
With Difference to all. as an old soldier
take the liberty Of suggesting that the
birthday Of General Lee Is not suitable
time for assaults on the military records
of the men who under his fearless leader
ship rendered illustrious the name Of the
Army Of Northern Virginia.
NJ. w. HAZLEWOOD.
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tain, When hs heard the nring. He a.
not undeF9tand Il, and rode forward q
full specd to the battle. He arrived on
the neld Just 1t the close. The battle
had been brought on without his
knowledge. and without his ORDERS ana
lasted from early IN the morning until
O'Clock In the evening. II ID clear that
Hill took the two divisions to Gettysburg
Just for an adventure. When General
Leo arrived on the field he found abcut
half Of his army there He had been 70
compromised that he was compelled TO
accept battle on those conditions. and
ordered up the rest of his forces. That
morning every division Of his army was
on the march, and converging on Cash
town. That night the whole army-in-
fantry, cavalry. and artillery-would have
been concentrated at Cashtown. or In sup
porting distance. II this rash movement on
Gettysburg had not precipitated battle.
A British ofiicer-Colonel Freemantle-
was present as a spectator, and spent the
night OF July LIST at General Longstreets
headquarters. In his diary he Gays:
II have the best reason for suppostng
that the fight came OF prematurely. and
that neither Lee nor Longstreet intended
that II should have begun that day. !
also think that their. plans were deranged
by the events Of the lst."
The record shows who Is responsible for
the loss Of the campaign. and that It was
not Stuart. There were no orders to
make q reconnaissance on July LIST. ant
no necessity for making one.
The success Of the first day, due to the
accident Of Ewelrs arrival on the field
when he was not expected, was mis-
fortune to the southern army. II would
have been far better II Ewsll had let
Hill and Heth be beaten. They had put the
Confederates In the condition Of a fish
that has swallowed a bait with hook
to II. JOHN 8. MOSBY.
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and many Of the cavalry battles, NJ. 49,,
vice In the cavalry being under s,uar,
Hampton, and Fitz Lee. IIoopr he yolun'
ttsrcd with the Aiexandry NDnes on ~.
Seventeenth Virginia Infantry. and acts,
- escort TO General Jackson Ut the csa
tlse OK Hnrpers Ferry. He participate
IN the battles Of Cold Harbor, Frazs,.
Farm, and Malvern HUI. ana So
With Stuart before the battle OF Ce,tys,
burg. where he made his memorable ruoye
n1ent around Meade's army. After n,
war Mr.. TalIaferro went to Georgia An.
returned to his rative State four yean
ago.
He In exceedingly popular among NJ,
associates In the House. and though "a
takes the floor infrcquenuy. he Is an at,s
speaker and ready debater.
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STUART AND GETTYSBURG.
Colonel Mosby COMES to the Defence
of the Great Cavalry Leader.


of the Great Cavalry Leader.
San Francisco Cal. January 2s. 1886.
To the Editor of the Dispatch:
/ have just read In the Post the re-
port Of Colonel Charles MARSHALL
speech at the celebration Of the ami
versary of General Lees Birthday. 1t
Is the argument Of an astute advocate
and sophist, and utterly destitute OF
judicial candor. shall briefly notice
and answer the charge he makes that
General Stuart. the Chief OF Cavalry.
violated General Lees order in the Get
tysburg campaign. Fortunately, In this
case the truth does not lie at the bot
tom Of a well:
1. General Lee expressly says In his
report that he gave Stuart authority
to cross the Potomac In the rear of the
enemy which is the route he took.
Colonel Marshall was a staff-officer Of
General Lees, and, Of course. knew this
fact; yet he did not mention IT,
2. He states that Stuart was or
dered to place himself on Ewell's right
flank. .pnd did not do 1t. Any one read
ing the speech would infer that at the
date Of the instruction Ewell was with
General Lee In the Shenandoah VAL
ley, and that Stuart was In default In
this respect lie ignores the important
fact that Ewell was then several days.
march In advance Of General Lee, In
Pennsylvania. OF course, Stuart could
not be at the same time with General Lee
In Virginia and with Ewell In Penn
sylvana- He says that Stuart's in
structions were to cover the Confede-
rate right as the enemy moved north
ward No ouch instructions were given,
but just the reverse. At 5 p. M, June
3d. General Lee wrote to Stuart, who
was then east Of the Blue Ridge, In Lou
doun county:
III General Hooker's army remains in
active. you can leave two brigades to
watch him, ard withdraw with the three
others; but should he not appear to be
movihs northward think you had bet
ter withdraw this side Of the mountain
tomorrow night. cross at Shepherds
town next day G5th), and move over to
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-16
ARE ETER Ms, TOO.
Younger Members Of to House Eho
SsrTtd IN tho Confederate ARM.
rnIo OF YOUTHFUL soLDrnRs.
Colonel w. w. Berkeley, Of Roa-
neke, Hon. Merritt +. Cooke, Of
Norfolk, and Hon. c. G. Talisssrro,
Of orapee-Enlisted When boys.

In the House Of Delegates there are
three members whose youthful looks
would not lead one TO believe that they
are Confederate veterans, but such they
are, and they have good records as Tight
era, too. True. they were but boys when
they enlisted, but they handled their
mrskets like men, and fought nobly for
the cause which they. espoused.
They are Hons. w. w. Berkeley. Of
Roanoke: Merritt T. Cooke. OF Nor
felix. and c. C. Taliaferro, Of Orange.
Colonel Berkeley was born in King and
Queen county. and entered the army
when only II years of age. He enlisted
as a member Of Lees Virginia Rangers.
which subsequently became Company H..
and was attached to the Ninth Virginia
Cavalry.
Colonel Berkeley participated In all the
principal battles Of the war. and gained
q reputation for gallantry and bravery
which won him his commission as
colonel. He was with his command at
the surrender. and after the war he be-
gan life as q teacher In the private
school in the family Of Judge Robert w.
Hughes. in Washington county. He sub
sequently removed to Roanoke county,
and began the practice of law In Roa-
noke city. He represents In the House
the district composed OF Roanoke city,
Roanoke and Craig counties, and is a
most powerful speaker. While through
his remarks there courses q vein Of hui
NOR. he Ks at all times earnest and vigor-
Gus In his arguments. and Is one Of the
leaders In the lower body.
HON. MERRITT T. COOKE
Mr. Merritt T. Cooke. who has been a
member OF the House since the session OF
1912. was born In the city OF Norfolk
I'm 1916.
He was thus but Is years Of age when
the war broke out but his youth did not
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-16

deter him, and he Joined the Norfolk
Light Artillery Blues OF which he was O
gallant member. He subsequently ran the
blockade while the city of Norfolk was In
the hands OF Federal troops. and fighting
throughout the war. surrendered at
Lynchburg In 1865.
In 1872 he was elected City Collector Of
Taxes for Norfolk for a term Of two
years. and was reelected In 1874. Mr..
Cooke has been q member OF the City
Council OF Norfolk for a number Of years,
serving on the Finance Committee of that
body. and subsequently he was president
Of the Council for three years.
He was elected member Of the House Of
Delegates in the fall of 1891,
1893, and 1895. where he rendered
valuable service jas member OF
the Finance Committee. He has scruti-
nized all bills calling for appropriations
very closely, and has always advocated
the strictest economy. whereby he earned
the title Of watch Dog Of the Treasury"
Mr.. Cooke Is at present chairman of the
Finance Committee. which distinction is a
well-doserved one. He Is one OF the most
prominent members Of the House, and his
colleagues paid him q very high compli-
ment by electiDg him unanimously chair
man Of the Democratic joint caucus Of the
two houses.
Mr.. Cooke also occupies second place on
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Frederlcktown. You win. however. be
able to judge whether you can pass
around their army without hindrance. doc
Ing them all the damage you can.
and cross the river east OF the mountains.
In either case. after crossing the river
you must move on and feel the right of
EweIrs troops. collecting information.
provisions" etc"
At that time Longstreets corps was the
rear guard of the army. and Lees In
structions to Stuart were sent through
him. On the day before Longstreet had
forwarded similar letter from General
Lee. and urged stuart to 60 to Ewell by
the route around the rear Of the enemy.
So far from Stuart having been ordered
TO wait until the enemy moved north
ward. he was told to 50. Immediately,
IL they were not moving northward. At
that time Hooker was waiting quietly on
General Lee; all Of his movements had
been subordinate to Lees. He had moved
in circle pari passu with Lee from the
f7appahannock 10 the Potomac so ~ to
cover washington. When Lee crossed the
river. OF course Hooker would cross and
tho same relative position. 0ene-
raj LIZ kn<w that q va physically ius-
pouolblo foy Stuart 20 pase the enemy'a
rear on1 koop w communication with
lin; ~ knew Ut Il wopId - equally
l11en ~ & - cEQo19f ~ rlvor Nset
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OF his men, made prisoners. 1.-THE enc
my" says General Heth. had now been
felt and found to DO In heavy force. The
division was now formed In line Of bat
tle," etc.
The object Of . reconnaissance Is to get
information; after getting the informa-
ton the attacking force retires. It seems
that General Heth ought now to have
been satisfied that the enemy was In
force. and should have returned to Cash
town.. e., II he only went to make q
reconnaissance. Hin now put In Penders
and Heth'B divisions. and says they drove
the enemy until they came upon the First
and Eleventh corps that Reynolds had
brought up He says that he went to
Gettysburg ITO ana out what was In my
front" He had now found II. Hill would
have been driven back to Cashtown II
Ewell had not come to his support. With
Rcdess and Early's divisions he had
camped the night before = few miles
north OF Gettysburg. and had staxted to
Cashtown when he received mute from
HUI telling him he Was moving 70 Gettys-
burg. The battle had then begun EWell.
not understanding Hllra offset In going
to Gettysburg. hearing the sound o. bat
lie. and no doubt euppoein8 the army Wa
assembling thepe. turned the heed o. his
column ana march toward Gcttyo1q1g.
~ came ~ ~ n flu.e - nove Hl4
q Az XuET GkM u.
& -. = ~ 80 - ~ -
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A Valentine.

Chicago Times Hereld.)
Prithee, Mistress Marguerite.
Lean to Love thy lips 50 sweet
He thar kneels this morning fair
At thy footstool, signing there.
Or II rubies be amiss,
Give him but thy curls to kiss!
Prithee, Mistress Marguerite.
From the roses round thyfeet.
Grant one white rose for his breast
Yearning there in sweet unrest;
Or, II roses be amiss.
Give him. then. thy hand to kissl
Prithee. Mistress Marguerite.
In some gardens red retreat
Saved to sunlight aad to song
Read Loves fate. nor read Il wrong
OF. II still no favor be,
Send him weeping home to mel
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-16

Once knew q 'witching maiden,
Isaoeile!
Eyes with love and laughter laden.
Isabellei
Oft IN days gone by and golden
Did she with sweet glance embolden
Ne to tell fhe story olden--
Isabellei
Thro' our childhood's varying weather.
Isabelle.
Hand In hand We walked together.
Isabelle!
Never once were we effrighted
BY LIES sforms--all that was righted
When our youthful vows were pliahted,
lsabellei
But the blow came-morsS the pity
IeabeIJel
When your - moved to the city
Inabellei
am elerkins IL : store now.
She don't knoy me s2y more nov.
dx6oksoh v. HopARr.
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Cook" also occupies second place on

HON. MERRITT T. COOKE.
the Committee on Banks. Currency. and
Commerce, and fourth on the COMMITTEES
on Retrenchment and Economy. HIS
grandfather. Colonel Mordecai Cooke. was
a member OF the General Assembly from
Norfolk county for the years 1915. 1876. 1H7
iss6, and 1881. Mr.. Cooke is spoken OF as
a candidate for tho office Of Lieutenant
Governor.
MR.. c. c. TALIAFERRO.
Mr.. Taliaferro went through ,he war
and fought CALAMITY and well, but es-
capped without q wound. He was born e.
years ago In Martinsburg, and leaving
school when q boy Of 16 years, went to
Greenville, Miss. where he taught school
until the outbreak OF the war. when he
returned to Richmond and enlisted In the
Howitzers. Three months later he Joined
the famous Black Horse company. and In
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HE WAS WELL ADVERTISED.

Doorkecper suiiivan's Pictures Were
Scattered Over the state.
Probably no man In Virginia 10 better
known among the politicians Of the STAT.
than Arthur o. Sullivan. OF Montgomery
county. and certain IL Is that 20 man
Is more popular among all classes than
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-16

/. General Lee made no mistake In
invading Pennsylvania
2. After the brilliant victory OF the
frat day, the Confederuxes ought to have
pressed forward and occupied the Get
tysburg heights. and General Lee or
dered General Ewell 70 Do. %. but ex-
cuscd him when he Afterwards explained
that he vas prevented BY Z report that
the snemy were advancing On his haAk
and rear.
3. We would hays Won great ana
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The Tempe News" is in possession
of an interesting and well preserved
archaeological specimen in the shape
of woven, jug-shaped vessel that had
doubtless been used to hold water, and
which, judging from the position of the
handles had apparently been carried
upon the back. The material used
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our modern Indians. The interesting
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shelf of rock in the hieroglyphic dis
trict in the mountains southwest of
Tempe by James Drew, who was pros
pecting in that section.
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