Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-14
BATTLE FLAG'SST STORY
The COlors OF the TYenty-EiShth Ylr-
sinia Regiment.
INTERESTING
HISTORY.
A Y
Colonel Prcston's Quaint Commands.
Bedford City Local News-Ciosing
and General Notes.
and General Notes.


cial.)-Quite an interesting history OF the
old battle-nag Of the gallant twenty
eighth Virginia Regiment Of Infantry has
Just come out in a most unexpected way.
a lady here received a postal-card from
an old school friend. Of whom she had
seen or heard nothing for perhaps forty
years or more, inquiring If she still re-
sided here, etc, to which a suitable re-
sponsc was made. which ELECTED long
letter containing, among other things
the history and location OF the flag men,
toned above. The writer stated that al
though her family were natives Of New
York, her sympathies were with the
South, and that she had lost brother
in the southern army during the war \
relative Of her husbands had captured
at the battle Of Gettysburg the color
bearer, with his banner, which is claimed
TO have been made OF a blue-silk gown
Of some patriotic southern woman, whose
name is not mentioned. This banner OF
the Twenty-eighth Regiment is now trea-
sured as a trophy and relic Of the
war Of the Confedoracy, in the Capitol,
at st. Paul, Mimi, the home Of the au-
thor Of the letter. telling its history. She
also states that she retains a photo
graph of the standard-bearer, who was
captured, firmly graspiug the staff Of
his cOlOrs. The name Of this famous old
regiment brings a thrill Of "reminiscences
10 every veteran OF this county, which
contributed several companies TO its
ranks. Bowyer's Battery was one that
went from the town, and was composed
Of some Of her best sons.
HIS PEOPLE.
The regiment was commanded by Col
onel Robert l.. Preston, Of Montgomery,
who was accustomed 10 speak Of and adj
dress his soldiers as my people" and
many amusing anecdotes are still eXtant
Of his quaint sayings and original COM
mands. No command won more laurels
for bravery during the war than this.
or left more empty names on the roll
call. 4 number Of the survivors of the
Twenty-eighth Of Bedford are now
making plans TO be present at Richmond
at the grand reunion The interest Is
growing as the time draws nearer
The last OF the school commandments
took place this morning-that Of the
High School, which. indeed celebrates
its final The exercises were simple and
interesting, consisting of an address by
Rev. J. 4. Whitley. Of the Methodist
church. and the delivery Of distinctions.
The standard is high, and the number of
honors won by many Of the 1l3 students
gave evidence Of the fine work that had
been done. A prize for penmanship was
awarded TO W. y. Rucker, and one for
spelling 10 Miss Ethel Compton. Eighteen
pupils made an average Of 90 per cent.
on all examinations
a very creditable valedictory was read
by Miss Louise Buck, of this town.
After an exceptionally bright career the
curtain falls upon the school and It be-
comes a thing Of the past. going down
with its honorable record I'm a storm OF
opposition from many Of those who have
reaped its advantages.
Mr.. Samuel Griffin qualified before the
court on Wednesday as receiver FOR tho
Liberty Savings Bank. and has entered
upon the duties Of winding up its affairs.
Mr. Griffin occupies a high position Soc
cially and professionally. and will doubt
less prove entirely satisfactory to all
concerned.
A MARRIAGE
on Welnes lay evening, at the home OF
Mrs. Bette Moore. a short distance from
town. the marriage 81 her daughter. Miss
Matte. to Mr.. j. ID. Robertson, was
solemnized by Rev J. Z. Luck Mr..
Robertson is a merchant OF the town.
During a storm Tuesday afternoon four
COWS that had taken refuge beneath a
tree were struck by a flash OF lightning
and killed. They were the property OF
Mr. Thomas Hannabas.
Rev. r. 3. Eggleston, OF the Presbyte-
rian church. is taking rest on account
of indisposition, at the home Of Mrs.
Wills, Of Louisa county.
Miss Bessie Krider, teacher OF music al
Belmont Seminary, became very III at the
close of the session, and has remained IN
a very critical condition ever since until
to-day, when her physician pronounces
her somewhat better. Her mother, of
Salisbury, y. c., was summoned, and is
still with her
with the close of the schools the town
is very quiet. as the summer bOarders
have not yet begun to seek the mountain
zcphyrs
There will be a celebration by the
Sunday school Of the Methodist church
tomorrow evening of Children's-Day. The
church Will be handsomely decorated
with plants and garlands among which
the pure white lily win be most conspicu-
Gus. since in the programme Of the ex-
ercises the cantata, Consider the Lilies"
will be the principal feature. Children's-
Day service Will also he observed by the
Presbyterian Sunday school tomorrow
The work of children, especially in the
cause OF missions, Is now becoming a
most prominent factor In all Of the
churches. having it's origin in the wonder
full Rosebud organization Of the Metho-
dist church a number OF years ago. The