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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-30

hardships. They, nevertheless. had gene
rally a good time, but the war cost thein
forty-six killed and wounded, many OF
whom we're wounded two and three times,
their horses having been killed.
pDWH ATAN TROOP ASSOClAIION.
Not very long ago the survivors OF the
POwhaton Troop formed themselves mo
an association having I'm view the event
ual erection OF monument 20 their fallen
brothers. and also the preserving OF a So
cial and fraternal spirit AMONG those VINO
had so long shared dangers together
Finally after many efforts a sufficient
sum was raised, and a beautiful monu-
mont erected al Powhatan Courthouse.
tho design being drawn by Capt Edger-
ton S. Rogers Of this city. The object OF
this monument IS not so much TO glorlfy
the individual achievements Of the oiiicers
and men OF the company, nor to record
tho names OF It's slain. but 10 leave to
their postenty an object which VIII re-
mind them that their fathers did their
duty cheerruily and unhnchingly under
most trying conditions. and also that they
may keep IN recollection an organization
that won the confidence - It's gallant
commander.
THE MONUMENT
The material used in the construction
q the monument was Virginia granite.
4 mound Of turf feet IN height Is sur
mounted by n base Of granite, bearing
the inscription. Erected 10 Keep in Ten
der Recollection the Powhatan Troop.
Company Il. Fourth Virginia Cavalry.
Second Brigade. First Division Cavalry
Corps. Army of Northern Virginia"
on the back Of the base Is the inscrip-
ton "ro Honor Yaicr is Manklnd's De-
light." and on the side OF 10 are inscribed
tho words 'ls6l-Manassas- ls5J-AppO-
mattox" The front Of the SHAFT bears
four garlands OF immortelles representing
the -FOUR years OF the late memorable war,
and these. with a dropping Confederate
flag. are draped and interlaced with a
branch OF palm. the symbol of everiast-
ing glory. The rear Of the shaft is orna-
mentcd with two crossed cavalry sabres.
which arc likewise entwined with the
Confederate battle-iag
Surrounding tho shaft IS q cap-atone.
highly Crnamentcd with blossoms Of the
lctus plant, omblomatic OF eternal. peace
M sleep Front and rear OF the cap
stone show amidst tho lotus leaves a
star. IMPLYING che star OF destiny. upon
whose light so many brave sonls havo
razed and followed. The height Of tho
monument is j. feet. which, added 10 the
8 feet Of the base, makes II feet from
the base 90 tho cap-stone.
Tho president Of the Monument Associa-
ton Is Mr. James T. Werth. who was a
gallant soldier. and IS now a. we'll known
businessman OF Richmond Tie is gene
TAI manager OF the Farmville ana Pow
hatan railroad. president or tho Granite
Building Company. and is connected with
other enterprises Mr.. Werih has taken
n deep interest ina the affairs Of Tho assoc
citation. and has been especially Jealous
ia the monument cause.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-30

And thousands in bloody grave
Did true devotion seal;
But brightest star upon orr shield,
Undimmcd. without a stain,
Is she who still refused TO yield
Refus Ell. alas. in vain
THE WOMEN OF THE SOUTH.
We had no choice but 10 fight.
while she was left 10 grieve;
We battlsd for the truth and right
our freedom TO achieve
Assured death We could embrace
But there Is not yet born
The southern man who darss to face
Tho silent whitening scorn-
THE WOMEN OF TIID SOUTH.
who badc us so with smiling tearT'
who scorncd the rer egade7
who. sllencine their trembling Tears.
watched. cheered. then wept anu
prayedl
Who nrrsed our wounds with tender care,
And then, when all was lost,
who lifted us from our despair
And counted not the cost2
THE WOMEN OBJ THE SOUTH.
Then glory 10 the Lord OF Hosts
Yes, glory TO tho Lori
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-30
GALLANT POWHATAN TROOP.
History Of This Brave and DaShln6
Organization.
THEIR MANY DEEDS OF DARING.
Formation OF the Powhatan Troop Monu-
ment Association-Descrip OF the
beautiful Monument Erected 10
Keep Their Memory Green, at
Powhatan Courthouse.

One OF the bravest organizations that
took part in the war between the states
was tho gallant Powhaian Troop. when
was organized IN 1861 by General fhiiiP
ST. George Cooke. This brave officer only
commanded the troop for short time
however. being succeeded by Colonel John
f. lay who, in turn, gave place to Major
Charles old, who was WOrshipped ~ MS
men.
Major old was followed in command OF
the troop BY Capt. Joseph HObson who
e. now living In the county Of fcwhatan.
Capt HObson was an ideal soldier, and
as a citizen there IS no man 50 popular
and beloved.
4 BRAVE CHARGE.
There are many anecdotes told Of the
bravery Of the Powhatan Troop during
the war. and their d1shlng 9urage can-
not be better Illustrated than by the fol-
lowing:
just before the battle OF Sharpshurg,
General Hin wal holding the pass at
South Mountain. near Boonesboro' and
found IL necessary 10 retreat on account
OF overwhelming numbers. General RO-
bert ID. Lee was waiting for General
Jackson 20 come up from Harpers Ferry
General Hin left General Fitz Lee 10
cover his GIilrs) retreat. but Fitz. Lee
bv infantry and "a heavy body of cavalry
was advancing in his front What COM
monced as an orderly retreat soon ap-
proxlmated a stampede. for the rear re-
elmeut had been broken. General Fitz.
Ice rode up TO Captain Charles Old. OF
tho Powhatan Troop. whose company was
in the rear OF the Fourth Regiment, and
asked his assistance;
What DO you want me TO dog inquired
Captain Old.
TO check this advance" replied Fitz.
Lee
Right about By fours, Draw sabre,
Forward Charge" were the orders given
by Captain old. In that cool and delibe-
rate way Of his These orders were
promptly obeyed and brought about a
hand to-hand sabre fight as far as the
p0whatan Troop was concerned The re-
suit was the read was cleared, the adj
vance OF the enemy checked. and In adj
dition thereto q squadron CT Snapshot
tiers in the Held 20 the left who had
been pouring hot-shot at tho COnfederates,
were also driven away In the mean time
the brigade reformed. and tho retreat 10
Sharpsburg was orderly.
4 GALLANT FIGHT.
This is generally conceded 10 have been
tie most effective fight in which the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-30

General Ftzhugh Lee told q good story
on himself several years ago. and which
is q good Illustration OF the love tho Con-
fcderate soldiers bo1o toward General
Robert T.. Lee. As IL is we'll known. Gen.
Ttz. Leo was az tho head OF the cavalry,
and these were much enyiec by the in
fantry men, who had 60 walk thrc ugh
the mud and dust.
After General Robert Il. Lea had sur
rendered. General Fitzhugh Loo rode away
from Appomatiox. While riding through
a lane he mat an old North Carolina sol
der
"Ho. there" cried General Lee. where
are you eoing2'
i've been or On n furiough. and am
now COINS back 10 Join General Bob Lee"
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IT Theodore Ellyrou. Mrs. y. j. Camm
and 1l-e. James j.. Cump.
WANT THEN CONFINED.
a strong effort Us now being made 20
have the $4,000 donated by Mr.. Charles
Broadway Rouss. az Ncw York. for the
purpose of establishing Confederate mu-
scnm in tho South combined with this mu-
scum. so as 90 consolidate the whole. with
the Davis Mansion FOR the Battle Abbey
of tho South a committee. consisting Of
oen member from each Of the Confederate
States. was appointed last May by the
Confederate Reunion nj Houston. Texas
to consider AR Eouss' proposition, and
report 90 the Confederate reunion I'm this
city next June as 90 where tho Rouss mu-
scum should he located. 10 Is known that
several members of this committee are IN
favor of Nchmond as tho proper place for
this museum, and there IS probability
that the two will De consolidated.
There is strong sentiment IN favor
Of Richmond as the place for the Rouss
museum IL would seem that the capital
az the C0nfclcrqcy is the place where
people would naturally look for such o.
museum. Mrs. Kenar Anderson. Of Mem
phis who has been appointed regent Of the
State 81 Tennessee, struck a popular note
when she wrote the following 20 the
Memphis C0mmorclal-Appoal:
"Richmond. Che capital tho heart Of the
Confederacy. IS the right and only proper
place for the erection OF the Battle Alb
ley of the South. The only city which
the people If the whole South could unite
upon as 70 common centre. II IS also the
hrsO and only city 20 advance the na-
tonai museum idea and the first 10 make
o beginning And I'm this beautiful and
haliowed White House ~ tho Coarederacv
is already collected rich treasure-storo
or relies and memorials of southern hero
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-30

the ure 10 was occupied by President
Davis. as the COurt-End Of the city. Il was
hult hy Judge BrookenDrough, The man-
fels of which Sc much has been written,
were imported from Europe. and are OF
Ca~rara marble. caWed in Camtdes sup
porting shells hlled with flowers. IL Is "A
fhrse-story house with basement. a
sar4rc porch. with tall pillars. fronts on
clay street. and in the rear is a portico
Wlich rgas the length OF The house The
p.s;ico is unusually wide. and Is supported
by large round columns. which reach 10
the ,op o. this porch that little Joe Davis.
ths top or this porch that little Joe aDvis.
the Presidents Oldest son, fen. and was
Instantly killed, dur!ps TIC aTsI yeag OF
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-30
Vire,nia's Welcome.

Virginia. hostess Of the South
and guardian of its honor,
Throws oen wide her gates to-day
TO take this Joy upon her.
Again. with proud and loving heart
She gives 10 each her greeting.
And welcomes on her sacred SOIL
Tho heroes holy meeting.
A glad IAN ham, y on her lips.
Rejoicing. but yet trembling,
As smiling down the ranks. she thinks
or former days assembling.
For hve-and-thlrty years ago.
TO sound Of musket rattle,
She flung her portals open wide.
That they might pass To battle.
Virginia. who could better greet
Each with his need OF glory,
And light tho camp-iires up tonight
To listen 10 his Story2
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Ovinniel Davis west 1891 street. New
York city; Nice-Rcgent. Mrs. T.. n.
Northern Richmond. Va.
Missouri .-Hcgont Mrs. Judge L. T.. Val
uaut tI2 Westminster Place. ST. Louis,
No.. Vice. Regent. Mrs. c.. J.. Stacy. Rich
mond. Va.
North Carolina. -Eegent, Mrs. Chris
tophor Woodbridge Mclean, New Bene,
r. g.. Vice-Rogcnt, Mrs. T.. II. BroadnaN,
Richmond Va.
South Car0ina.-Regcnt. Miss Mary Sin
clet0u Hampton. Columbia. S. C.; Vice
Regent. Mrs. w. +. Desaussure. Rich
mond Va.
Tounossoe.-Regent. Mrs. Kellar Audcr-
son. COS Vance street. Memphis. Tenn.
Nice-Rcrcut. Mrs. Norman Randolph.
Richmond. Va.
Texas.-Rccent, Mrs. a. V. Winkler.
Corsicana. Tex. Nice-Rcgent, Mrs. Caz-
uoau Mcleod. Richmond, Va.
Nireinia.-Rogcnt. Miss Mildred Lee.
Lexington. Va. NiCc-Regent Mrs. J. Tay-
LOG EIiyson, Richmond, Va.
Solid South.-Regent, Mrs. NariDa JET
ferson Davis. west 1891 street, New York
city. Vice Regent Miss May Greer Baugh-
! man. Richmond Va.
Chairman Membership Committee
Mrs If. u. Van D0rcn. 40 north Seventh
street Richmond. Va.
Chairman Relic Committee Mrs. James
u. Worth. 5i3 east Main street, RicLmond.
Va.
A PLACE or INTEREST.
What Erander or more noble work could
these PATRIOTIC women undertake? TO
every visitor TO the reunion the Davis
Museum viii prove the chief place Of i'm
tcreet especially so 10 the old soldiers.
q d. Cob. ~
them have cast longing eyes since its crca-
ton.
And many OF them win make their last
earthly pilgrimage 40 this reunion 10 It's
sacred shrine. Many viii gaze Tor the
last time upon the halowed mementoes
That are contained within the walls OF the
museum. TO The old soldiers dreams Of
thc camp. The battlefield. the roar of
mrsketry. the charge, and the bitter end.
viii rise as some half-iorgoiten dream.
Probably ior the last time they viii gather
under ho shadow of tho Capitol that they
SD ,alantly defended for times. thc dread
ol foe NJ au humanity. continue 20 wage
his cea eloss war; and ere anothch year
has past some VIII DE summoned % an
swcr tre final loll-col.
To give some idea % the value attached
90 amy part of the mansion by relc-hunt-
crs. % man recently walked up coolly to
the front entrance. and with tho utmost
douborauon commenced 20 take The door
bell off, There were some painters en-
gagged in work ON the interior. No one with
authority was on hand and no one qucs-
toned tho Strangers motive He removed
tho lcl. and 10 was not until the next day
that the loss was discovered by some Of
Tine members of the society. who made
vigorous search for The Teiic-huuter. but
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-30
The Romen Of The snnlh.

Not Homer dreamt nor Milton sung
Through his heroic verse.
Nor Prentiss did with wOndrOus tongue
In silver tones, rehearse
The grandest theme that ever yet
Moved brush or tongue. or pen
A theme in radiant glory set
To stir tho souls OF men,
TIE WOMEN OF THE SOUTH.
or rascent charms that thrau tina gaze
OF loves most pleasing pain.
Ten thousand tunenu. lyric lays
Have sung and sung again.
Rnt | would sing Of souls. % hearts
Wuhia those forms u clay,
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I powhatan Troop participated. unallel.
during the war Indeed 10 was o gallant
/ fight and upon 10 alone the troop could
/ rest It's laurcls. No man who went into
/ thdt charge expected TO come out alive.
What first seemed forlOrn hope turned
/ out 20 be a splendid and successful
I achievement and 90 this day each mem
/ Der OF the Powhatan Troop looks back
| 10 that occasion as one Of the most thrill
/ ing ana evenuui CT its career.
A history OF the Powhatan Troop would
| De incomplete without the mention Of
/ this episode In that gallant charge Cap
tain Charles Old, Lieutenant Beverly l..
I Sciden. Priyates Dopp and Apporson were
severely wounded. and Sergeant MOseloy
killed. The courage OF the men cOmprls-
ing this command has the least peculiarly.
as the army was full OF gallant and brave
men. The relation which subslstcd be-
tween the officers and the men was pa
ternal and fllal. In exempuicatiOn Of
this. n picket returning from his post. al
most frozen. on more than one occasion,
got into bed with his captain 20 get warm
The relation between the men was
brOthorly There was q total absence Of
/ seiishness or ambition. When going into
a fight, bargains were made between the
men 70 take care OF their bodies "a slain.
I notwithstanding the number Of casual
ties and tight places In which this troop
was plccl. the bodies OF only throo OF
its members were left upon the feld-ono
AT Boonesboro, and two at Spotsylyania
Courthouse.
A JOLLY SET.
While tho Powhatan Troop was brave
10 rashness, and stern and faithful IN the
discharge OF It's duty, yet they were 4
jolly set, and many amusing Incidents are
recorded concerning them.
They were a worry Jolly cot OF soldiers
and some OF the Incidents in which they
figured even IN battle. were quite anus
/ ing. on one occasion. when a detail was
made TO drive out body Of Federal sharp
shooters from an orchard. private IN
tho pOwhatan Troop rode up 20 tho F'pd-
eral captain and asked for his beautiful
sword The captain replied: Take me
30 an officer OF my rank" Thereupon. the
private exclaimed. with positive vehcur-
ence. Give me that sword d-n you.
am corporal, but 7 rank you to-day" It
IS needless 20 say that the sword was
promptly delivered. on another occasion.
ono Of the privates captured a marker
tore II from tho stan. placed II TO his
nose. and declared that he had been want
Ing a handkerchief for n long time
Many incidents OF this sort could be told
70 indicate how llght-hearted were the
Towhatan troopers and their comrades.
even In the midst Of the greatest danger.
MANY WERE PIOUS
In the POwhatan Troop there were pious
people. Six have become ministers Of
OF the gospel since tbs war, among tho
number being Frank Strfngfellow. Lees
famous scout. Several are managers OF
railways, several are bankers, some are
attorneys az law. tho lamented James y.
Dunlop. who was one OF Vlginia's most
brilliant orators. having belonged 20 this
number. 4 college professor OF distraction
Is in the list. Many stuck 10 the p.ough-
share
Inc members or the Pownatan Troop come
from various sections OF the State. One
was tom Maryland. Key Howard, Esq,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-30

Garnott Camp.
Mrs. Anna Mary Rijdlck, Suffolk, repre-
scnting Tom Smith Camp.
1lrs. Thomas A. Bunder, Richmond,
representing r. r. Lee Camp, No. l..
Mrs. J.. VI. Henry. Norfolk, representing
pickett-Buchanan Camp.
Miss Mamie S. Nebett Jorgensen POST
Office representing II. A. Wise and ".
IL. r. leo camps.
Mrs. James +. Epos blackstone, repre-
scnung pickett-stuart Camp.
Miss Ella Kent, Louisa. representing
Louisa Camp.
Mrs. Or. II. C.. Scott. Ashland. repre-
sontng vs.. u. Newton Camp.
Airs. O. II. Powell. Goochland Court
house representing Jim Peasants Camp.
MIss Monimla Fairfax. Lynohburg re-
presenting Garlanl-Roles Camp.
Bliss julia g.. ". Tyler. RadfOrd. repre-
senting O.. @. Wharton Camp.
Miss Lucy Ludwig. strasburg shenan-
doah county, representing Stovcr Camp.
Miss Alice Pierce. Litwa'ton. Lancaster
county, representing Lawson-Bail Camp.
Miss Rose Peudleton Livingston. re-
presenting Lee-Jackson Camp.
Miss Mary Lewis Crcnshaw. Grassland.
Orange county.
Miss j.. p. IIowle Manchester. repre-
scntins Joseph 7. Johnston Camp.
Mrs i. II. Adams. Radforl. represent
Ing Ddushtor5 az the Confcdcracy.
Mrs. Thomas LOWS Roanoke. repre-
seutins William Watts Camp.
Mrs. Robert r. Barton. representing
General Turner-Ashly Camp.
THE LADIES IL CHARGE.
The following arc the names OF the ladies'
who have charge of the Virginia room
of the Museum.
Miss Mildred Lee regent
Mrs. ~ Taylor Ellyson vice-rorent.
Mrs John B. Lishtfo0t. alternate.
Commiifee-Airs e. II. O'FerraH. Mrs.
Hunter Mcclure Mrs. Thomas a. Bran
der. Mrs. Archer Anderson. Mrs. Clay
pewry Miss Annie Carter Stewart, Mrs.
ST. H. Maury Mrs. Jacob MichauX. Mrs.
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To hear through tears. through pain.
through Toy,
Through pride surrendered never
Tho courage ot tho boys Ia gray,
Her chlldren-hers forever
virginia c0nquerel2 let defeat
10 bo overwhelmed by numbers2
10 lny her children down 70 sleep
With Fame 20 guard their slnmbers
Go. tell It 10 the nations
Virginia conquered Never yet.
That she who Yielded % the foe
Has conquered foes by patience.
a.
To conquer Is her mission still:
Sic scmper-tr triumph glorious,
That 10 tho sleeps OF God may ring.
Virginia Victorious
LOUISA COLEMAN BLAIR.
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NroNrIcEII0-HONfE OF

OF lives whose lustre vet imparts
Fresh radiance 10 our day
TIE WOMEN or THE SOUTH.
when battles fierce and lurld glare
Lit VI our shady eeas.
When slaughter, agony. despair.
or Northern prison pens.
Were portion OF the sturdy son
OK Southern mother true.
Who prayed the battle might be wen
OF gray against the bluo?-
THE WOMEN OF. THE SOUTH.
49,.
Our lads were true. our lads were brave,
Mr. feared the foemen's steet ~
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CONFEDERATE MUSEUM
.sy..r NFf.,.sl

To Father. Son and Holy Ghost
And glory 20 HIS Word
To US IS givn creations prize
The masterpiece OF Him
Who made the earth tho stars, the SKIES
The war clouds golden rim
TIE WOMEN, OF THU SOUTH
ALBERT SIDNEY MORTON.
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. THOMAS JEFFERsoN.

THOMAS MCPHERSON.
replied the soldier.
"lou needn't 60 back. but can throw
your gun away and reiurnl homcs TOT
Lees surrendered"
Lees surrenderedy"
That's what said" said General Lee.
1T must have been that damned fitz
Lea then. Rob Lee would never surren-
DER and the old soldier put on a look OF
contempt and walked on.
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THE V,MEs-RICHMOND VA. TUESDAY. JUNE 30 1896

Mrs. J. p. Prince. CORTLAND. represent
inr Urquhart-Glllett Camp.
Mrs. 4. -. Jeffnss. Chase City, repre-
sennng l.. 4. Armistead Camp.
Mrs. w. Robinson Taylor, Comorn, hlng
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-30

For almost all that keeps up In us.
permanently and effecteolly the spirit
OF regard for liberty and the public good.
We must look TO the unshackled and IN
dependent energies OF the pgesss-SiahpS'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-30

I would rather have newspapers with
out government than government with
out aewspapers.--Ihomas jefferson
" f.----A
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-12-03
A FEMININE "JExYLL"
4 n'nniifui Woman, Reared III iminry'
iieytrts Sow aud Then 10 Savage Life

Philadelphia Press: Charles Godfrey
Leland. manager OF The Prtss. nbout
thirty years ago. tells In his recently
published mcm5IrB OF q visit he once
made to a house IN one " our western
cities. where no was much impressed
by the beauty and refinement OF MS
hostess, aud learned that abe was u
full.bloOdcd indian, who had been rdh-
Gated ut FrenCh-canudlan boarding
school llrr'husband was retired ln'
dian trader, and she was, although
this Mr.. Leland does not mention, the
daughter Of q powerful chief
\ number OF years ago young glfl
from this sIngularly family, vas sent
10 the east to school. and At the semI-
nary which she attended. became ac'
qualntcd with q Young woman whom
she invited to spend a vacation at her
home,
This older EIrl was struck, as wa7
Charles Leland, by the motlstrs grace
and good looks and could scarcely cred
It what, however she learned from IN
dlsputnblG sources about her habits,
this woman reverted to the original
type. She would quit her life Of elegant
ease and 81 out into the woods 10 join
her tribe, with them shr. would live for
q season IN absolute sayagery. After 4
time she would return TO the city home
and resume her refinement and culture.
And this thing was pcrpeuat"d year
after ycaS. Nature and civilization
struggled with her, and neither rs
long as she lived. ever gained an I'M
disputed mastery over her,