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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-17

COL. WILLIAM u. GOODRICH, Ala.
his STAFF until the close OF the expedi-
ton. He was then ordered 10 rebuild
Fort Kearnoy, Neb. In the spring or
1859, he was ordered 20 Fort Arbucide. IN
the Chicasaw Nation, and IN the fan or
the same year, 20 build a new post about
ono hundred miles from Fort Arhuckle,
high up on the Wachita river. Captain
Cabell remained on duty at this new post
named Fort Cobb. until March. ls5l
ENTERED THE CONFEDERACY.
When the war became Inevitable. he
removed to Fort Smith. Ark, and from
there rendered his resignation 10 tie ar
Department. Washington. ID. 9. he thcn
went 10 Little Rock, Ark, ana ouefed MS
services TO the Governor OF the state. On
receipt OF q telegram from President Jrl-
ferson Davis, he left April l--h. Tor Mont
Romery, Ala, the seat OF the Confederate
Government.
Captain Cabell reached Montgomery on
the night OF April 18th, where no found
the acceptance Of his resignation from
the L. 5. Army. signed by President
Lincoln. he was az once commissioned
as Major by tho Confederate Government,
and under orders from President Ia
Wis. left on the 2lst. for Richmond Va,
to organize the Quartermaster, Commis-
sary and Ordnance Departments. lie re-
NAMED in Richmond, attending TO all
these duties until June !, 1861, when he
was ordered 10 Manassas 10 report to
Cen Beauregard. as chief quariermaster
OF the Army OF the Potomac. After the
battles Of the 18th and 2lst Of july Black
burns Ford and Bull Run, Gen. Joseph p.
Johnston assumed command, and Major
Cabell served on his staff until January.
1862. when ne was relieved. and ordered
to report to Gen. Albert Sidney Johnston.
commanding she Army of the West, for
services under Gen. Van Dorm In the
Trans Mississippi Department. He went
with Gen. Van Dorm TO his headquarters
at Jacksonport, Ark. He was soon pro-
NOTED 70 the rank OF Brigader-General
and assigned TO the command Of all the
troops on White river 10 hold the enemy
I'm check until after the battle OF Elk
Horn, which was fought on March
and 7. 1852. After that battle the army
was transferred TO the east side Of the
Mississippi river. The removal OF this
army which included Prices Missouri
and NcCull0ch's Arkansas, Louisiana and
Texas troops. and his own command de-
volved on General Cabell and was per-
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tAsslstdht ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.
lions TO these headquarters. without de-
lay, In time to participate in this great
reunion and thus unite with their COM
rades in carrying out The laudable and
ph.lanthropic objects Of the United Con-
ledefate Veteran organization.
MUCH IMPORTANT BUSINESS.
g. Business OF the greatest Importance
Will demand careful consideration during
the sixth annual convention. such as the
best methods OF securing impartial his
tory, and TO enlist each State I'm the COM
pilation and preservation Of the history
of her citizen soldiery. the benevolent
care, through State aid or otherwise. Of
disabled, destitute or aged veterans and
the widows and orphans or our fallen
brothers-in-arms; the care Of the graves
of our known and unknown dead. buried
at Gettysburg. Fort Warren. Camps Nor
ton, Chase, Douglas, Oakland cemetery
Cat Chicago, JohnsOn's Island, Cairo, and
at all other points; 10 see that they are
annually decorated the headstOnes pre-
served and protected, and complete lists
OF the names OF our dead heroes. with
the location Of their last resting places,
furnished 10 their friends and relatives
through the medium Of our camps. thus
rescuing their names from oblivion, and
handing them down in history; TO partici-
pate In laying the cornerstone or the
Jefferson Davis Monument. at Richmond.
Va: the consideration Of the different
movements. plans and means TO complete
the monument 10 the memory OF Jefferson
Davis. President of the Confederate
States Of America. and to aid IN building
monuments 10 other great leaders, SOL
diers. and sailors Of the South; and as
there is no relief or aid for our vete-
rams and their families outside OF our
selves and our own resources TO perfect
a plan for a mutual aid and benevolent
association: TO make such changes I'm the
constitution and bylaws as experience
may suggest, and other matters Of gene
raj interest.
BASIS OF REPRESENTATION.
4. Each camp now admitted into the
United Confederate Veteran organization,
and those admitted before the reunion,
are urged at once 20 elect accredited del
egates and alternates TO attend the re-
union. as only accredited delegates will
participate IN the business part of the
reunion.
The representation OF delegates at the
reunion will DO as fixed In section l. Arti-
Gle V. Of the Consttution-one delegate
for every twenty active members i'm good
standing. and one additional one for a
fraction OF ten members provided every
camp in good standing shall be entitled TO
at least two delegates.
Each camp can elect the same number
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COLONEL JOSEPH BRYAN, AID.
ebration. There are few men IN the State
so well known and highly honored as Is
Micajah Woods.
MAJOR-GENERAL w. CT. VINCENT.
Major-General W. G.. Vincent, COM
handing the louisiana DiviAon, L. c.
v, Is one of the best-known members
OF the organization in the South. He Is
an old soldier of known courage, and his
life during the civil war was replete
with honorable episodes and Incidents
which established his reputation as gem
tleman and a soldier.
Gen. Vincent IL a native OF Virginia,
his ancestors coming 10 this country
nearly two hundred years ago as emf
grants from san Domingo, they being
French and of French extraction. They
settled in the State mentioned. and some
time after the subject of this sketch was
born, he was brought 10 Louisiana, and
from that auspicious period until the pres
ent day has remained a dweller with
in the confines of the sugar State honor
ed and respected by large circle OF
friends and acquaintance.
HIS MILITARY HISTORY.
His military history began at an early
period of his life. when he volunteered for
service I'm the Mexican war. entering the
distinction during the campaign. When
the civil war began and the FIRST echoes
of the contest reverberated through the
country, General Vincent proceeded 10
Montgomery, then the headquarters OF
the Confederacy. and rendered his SER
vices I'm the cause. His prefer being ac-
cepted. he returned 10 Louisiana. and en-
gagged in the work of raising volunteer
force with which 10 enter the field. The
result Of his exertions was the incorpora-
ton of a battalion. mostly at his own ex-
pense. which was made part OF the
First Louisiana Regiment.
During the first year Of the war he
served with the Army Of Northern Vir-
g.nia. In that State. I'm command OF the
First Louisiana Regiment and after that
time he was sent by the War Depart
ment 10 organize troops In the Transmits
sissippi Department He was one Of the
first Confederate officers 20 be sent on
such n mission. He organized and COM
manded the Second Louisiana regiment Of
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unteer aide on the stan OF Brigadier-Gen
eral John b. Floyd. In the battle Of Cross
Lanes and Carnifax Ferry. In 1861. and
was at the side OF General Floyd when
he was wounded I'm the latter action.
During the year 1862, he was an enlisted
private I'm Company X. (the Albomarle
Light Horse, Second Regiment Virginia
Cavalry, and with that company partici-
pated I'm the battles of Port Republic, the
Seven Days battles near Richmond. Bris-
tow Station, Second Manassas. Leesburg
Champions Gap, and Sharpsburg (An-
tietam).
In November 1862. he was commission
ed Second Lieutenant OF Cavalry in the
Virginia State Line under General Floyd
and served as Adjutant-General OF the
Second Virginia Brigade (Clarkson's). and
engaged I'm several sharp actions in West
Virginia and I'm the borders Of Kentucky.
IN MANY BATTLES.
In April, 1863 he was elected and com
missioned as First Lieutenant Of Jack
sons Battery Of Horse Artillery. G. s.
A. and served with the Army of North
crn Virginia, until the close of the war in
April. 1853. He participated with his bat
terry In the battles of Gettysburg (where
he was slightly wounded by a SHIELD. on
the Monocacy, Second Cold Harhor
where he was struck by a mimic ball
near the knee-but not seriously wound
ed. OF Lynchburg. New Market, Droop
Mountain (where his conduct for gallantry
was mentioned I'm General orders signed
by Major VIM. Mclaughlin commanding
the artillery. Winchester. Fishers Hill,
and numerous other actions In which the
artillery aided the cavalry.
After the war he graduated in several
academic schools at the University OF Viz
ginia, and IN 1865 graduated i'm law.
He was elected Attorney for the Com
monwealth for Albemarle county I'm 1870.
and has held that position continuously
ever since--a period OF over twenty-five
years. He resides at Charlottesville, Va.
and enjoys n large law practice.
In 1881, as Captain. no commanded 1.-THE
MONTICELLO Guard " at tho Yorktown Gel
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RECEPTION 10 MRS. DAVIS.

one of the most interesting features
of the reunion will be the reception which
will be held In honor of Mrs jefferson
Davis and Miss Winnie, the Daughter Of
the Confederacy." at the White House
Of the Confederacy. The museum COM
mittee held a meeting Friday morning
last. with this end In view, but the de
tails or time OF the reception have not
yet been arranged.
a meeting Of the Daughters of the
Confederacy was also held on Friday,
and the matter Of establishing a Bureau
Of Information was discussed. A hand
some house. centrally located, has been
selected. but II has not yet been definite
~ ascertaincd whether IL can he secured
for that purpose
LECTURE on SCOUT LIFE.
BY far The most enjoyable and attrac-
tive entertainment TO bc given during
our coming Confederate reunion will be
a concert and lecture for the benefit of
the Stuart monument fund, which will be
given Under the auspices Of the Veteran
Cavalry Association, Army Northern Nir-
ginia, at the Academy of Music on the
evening OF July lst. AT which time the
Rev. Frank StringfellOw (the noted scout
of Lee and STUART will deliver his ia
nous lecture giving a graphic de.crp-
tCn Of his scout life.
The association will not only treat She
public TO a first-class musical entertain
ment and give them the benefit of Mr.
Stringfellow's lecture but they also ex-
pect to have with them General 10. Shell
by. of Missouri and Colonel John T.
Mosby. of California. both of whom are
expected to take part in the exercises.
II goes without saying that this trio
of noted char. cters, assisted by some of
our most famous singers. will attract a
full house and give our people the richest
treat they ever had the opportunity Of
enjoying.
MOSBY'S GALLANT MEN.
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formed within a single week from points
on White river. Ark.
General Van Dorn's army continued,
after reaching Memphis, 10 Corinth. and
Gen. Cabell was assigned 10 a Texas pri-
gade, with an Arkansas regiment attach
ed. He commanded this brigade in sew
eral engagements around Pennington and
Corinth. lie commanded the rear OF Van
Dorn's army on the retreat from Corinth
20 Tupelo.
WOUNDED LEADING A CHARGE.
When Gen. Brags-s army was ordered
TO Kentucky General Cabell was trans
ferred 10 an Arkansas brigade, which he
commanded in the battles OF Iuka and
saltillo in September, and at Corinth.
October 2 and 8. 1852, and at Hatchie's
Bridge. October 4th. He was wounded
leading the charge OF his brigade on the
breastworks at Corinth. and also at Hat
chie's Bridge, which disabled him from
command. What was left Of his COM
mand was temporarily assigned 10 the
First Missouri Brigade under General
Bowen. He was ordered 10 the Trans
Mississippi Department to recuperate and
inspect the stan departments OF that
army.
When sufficiently recovered for duty IN
the field. Gen. Cabell was IN February,
1863. placed in command OF all the forces
in Northwest Arkansas. with instruc-
lions 10 augment his command by re-
orults from every part Of that section OF
the State. He was very successful, and
organized one Of the largest and finest
cavalry brigadcs west Of the Mississippi.
lie commanded this brigade at Backbone
Mountain. Bentonville, Fayetteville, Po-
teau river, Antoine. Elkins' Ferry. Pilot
Knob, Reeves Station. Franklin. Jeffer-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-17

BRlGADIER-GEN. MICAJAH WOODS
Commanding Second Brigade.
an active part I'm politics and IN every
enterprise looking 10 the advancement
OF his party city. and State.
MEMBERS OF HIS STAFF.
The following have been appSated
members of General Cabeils stan.
A. II. Watts, Acknowledgement ana
Chief Of Stan; T. b. Trotman. Assistant
Adjutant-General: John r.. Elliott. As
sstant Acknowledgement. George Moor
man, Assistant Acknowledgement: II. W.
GRADER, Quartermaster-Gcner S. =.
Nendez. CommSsary-G Hugh T.
Ewing, Inspector-General; John y. Simp-
son. Acknowledgement and CHER Of ord
nance; Dr. 5. d. Thurston. Surgoon-Gon-
eral; DR.. J. NJ Keller Assistant Surgeon
General. Hot Springs Arkansas: r. J..
Burke, Judge Advocate-General. O.. r.
Fearn. Associate Judge Adyocate-Gene-
raj; W. II. CASTOR. Brigadier-General and
AID de Camp: John NJ. Raudie. Bueadier-
General and Aid dc Camp. Arkansas.
Ben. Y. Duval, Brigadier-General and
Aid de Camp, Arkansas. Ben. Elliott.
Bngadier-General and Aid do Camp. NO:
J. y. Mcintosh, Brigadier-General and
Aid de Camp Int. T.; W. o. Cassler, Bril-
gadier-General and Aid De Camp. Ok
Ia; Henry y. Sale Brigalier-Generai.
Colo; Chas. A. Harris Briggdler-Geneal
and Aid De Camp. La; j. Peter Smith.
Brlgadler-General and Aid do Camp: NJ.
w. Buster. Brigadier-General and Aid
de Camp; r. NJ. Wynne Brgadier-Gcn-
eral and Aid De Camp: y. A. Williams,
Brigadier-General and Aid de Camp: J.
Pnck Thomas. Brigadier-Gcnoal and
Aid de Camp: b. +. Wathen, Colonel and
Aid de Camp: /. l.. Lewis. Colonel and
Aid de Camp; John J.. Calf Colonel and
Aid dc Camp. Ind. T.; 4. b. Coleman.
Colonel and Aid Dc Camp. Ind. IT,. Cas-
ton Meslier, Colonel and Aid de Camp.
Ind. T.; W. L. Torrance Ch4pllin-Gfn-
eral: W. G. Young, Assistant Chaplain
General.
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Of alternates as delegates who will serve
I'm case OF any failure Oh the part OF the
delegates TO attend.
D. Attention OF camps is called 10 Sec
ton ., Article ", OF the Constitution
Camps will not be allowed representa-
ton unless their per capita shall have
been paid 10 the acknowledgement on or
before the LIST day OF April next preced-
Ing the annual meeting"
6. A programme 10 be observed AT the
reunion, and all the details, will be fur
nished TO the camps and TO al veterans
by the Committee Of Arrangements III due
time; and any further information can
be obtained by applying TO General Pey-
ton Wise, Chairman. United Confederate
Veterans Reunion Committee. Richmond.
Va.
Z. The General Commanding respectful
ly requests the press. both daily and
weekly. of the whole country, to aid the
patriotic and benevolent objects Of the
United Confederate Veterans by pu1lica-
ton OF these orders. with editorial no.
tees Of the organization.
3. The General Commanding respect
fully requests and trusts that railroad
officials will also aid the old veterans by
giving such reduced rates of transporta-
ton as will enable them to attend
D OhctIF OF the general stan are d.
rected TO assist department, division com
manders, and Others In organizing their
respective States, and generally 10 assist
in the complete federation Of all Con-
federate survivors in one organization
under the constitution of the United Con-
federate Veterans.
BY order OF j. B. Gordon, General Com
manding.
GEORGE MOORMAN.
Acknowledgement and Chief of STIR.
(Oficial)
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Melted for the evening OF song but Mrs.
Hotchkiss has issued n call for a meet
ing OF the entertainment committee at
her residence No. east Franklin street,
tomorrow afternoon at o o'clock.
This meeting Will be very important
one. and details. as far as possible. Will
be arranged. The affair will be n grand
one. and II Is probable that as many as
one thousand singers will be secured for
the chorus. Where the songs Will take
place is a matter yet to be arranged.
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LIEUrENANT-GRSERAL CABELL.
Commanding the Trans Mississippi Di.
vision, Y. CIV.

Northumberland William Lewis Cab
ELL commanding the Trans-MissIssippi Di-
vision or the United Confederate vete-
rams, was born In Danville. Va. January
!, 1927. He entered the United States
Military Academy In June. 1916. and grad
uated In 1850. He was assigned to the
United States army a. Second Lleutensnt,
Seventh Infantry promoted 70 y1rst Lieu
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tenant In 1855. and made regimental quar-
termaster OF the Seventh Infantry. In
March. 1875. he was made Captain In the
Quartermastcrs Department, and order
ed on duty on the staff OF General Persi-
fer +. Smith. then in command OF the
Utah expedition. After General Smiths
death, General Harvey assumed COM
mand. and Captain Cabell remained on
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-17
REUNION OF CONFEDDRATES.
The Gathering Will be The Greatest Since
The War.
FOR 1 BANQUET 10 kO;BY'S nGH.
This To be One OF the Features OF the
Event-One Evening To be Devoted
To Singing War songs by SPLEEN
did Chorus-Othcr Features.

As the time approaches for the sixth
annual reunion Of the United Confed-
crate Veterans. June S0th and july let
and I'd. the indications are that the gath
ering OF veterans and military organiza-
lions here will be the greatest since the
war. The members OF the Executive
Committee. in charge OF the arrange
ments for the reception and entertainment
of the veterans and militia think that
the crowd Will be the largest ana most
representative that ever came together
IN Richmond on similar occasion.
The various committees are hard at
work making preparations for the occa-
sion. and II is thought that old Virginia
Hospitality will he equal 10 the tax.
Every possible means will be employed 10
give the veterans hearty welcome, and
a cordial greeting will be accorded them
on all sides. "Reminiscences will, OF
course. be exchanged. experiences re-
vived and many old friendships renewed
during the reunion.
Letters are pouring In from every d.
rection. inquiring about rates and quar-
tiers and the members OF the committee
have aleady realized that there IL
heavy responsibility resting upon their
shoulders.
HAMMERS FOR VIRGINIA VETS.
For the various camps composing
the Grand Camp OF Virginia. Captain
Thomas Elicit. adjutant-general Of the
Grand Camp and secretary OF the Execu-
tive Committee OF Arrangements, will
have beautiful banner forty-two by
thirty-eight inches These banners will
10 of white oil-cloth. and will have in
red letters near the top the names Of the
camps. and at the bottom the numbers
Of the camps. In the centre will be the
dessgn OF large Confederate flag. One
OF these banners will be given to each
camp composing the Grand Camp Div-
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THE OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT.
Commander Gordon Urges "a Large At
tendance at the Reunion.

Commander Gordon Urges "a Large At
tendance at the Reunion.
The official announcement has been sent
out from the headquarters of the United
Confederate Veterans. AT New Orleans,
under the signature Of the General Com
manding. John Il. Gordon. The "order"
Is as follows:
Headquarters
United Confederate Veterans,
New Orleans. La, May !, 1896
General orders No. lG4:
J. The General Commanding announces
that the sixth annual meeting and re-
union of the United Confederate Veterans
will be held. as stated in General Orders
No l54. current series. from these head
quarters. In the city of Richmond, Va,
on Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday,
June 30th, and July ] and .. 1896 All
Confederate organizations and Confeder-
ate soldiers and sailors of all arms,
grades. and departments. are cordially In
vited TO atted this sixth general reunion
of thar comradAA % ~ - =
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with pride and pleasure he also an

2. With pride and pleasure he also an
nounces that sl5 camps are already en-
rolled in the United Confederate Neter-
ans organization, with applications In for
over 100 more. Ex-Confederate soldiers
ana sailors everywhere. are urged to FORM
themselves into local associations, where
TINS has not already been done; ana all
associations. bivouacs. encampments, ana
other bodies not members OF the United
Confederate Veterans organization are
earnestly requested 10 Aend in appnca-
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During the war he was engaged in
number OF fierce contests. and received
several serious wounds. After his service
I'm Virginia he was sent back to Louisiana
where. during the remainder OF the war
fare. he acted with the other Confederate
commanders in that State. During a des-
perate encounter with Federal soldiers at
Irish Bend he was dangerously shot In
the neck, and carried off the field of
battle for dead. This occurred during an
impetuous charge OF Gen. Vincents SOL
dlers on the Federal breastworks. During
other engagements he was wounded sew
eraI times. and carried these mute evil
dences of the troublous times as becomes
"A brave soldier.
AFTER THE WAR.
When the was closed. General Vincent
returned TO New Orleans and engaged in
commercial pursuits. At the present time
Is I'm control Of one Of the largest auction
concerns OF that city. He is an honored
member Of society and OF the Unit
ed Confederate Veterans, and was elect
ed ms Major-General OF the Louisiana Di-
vision during May, 1895 He is member
OF the Pickwick and Boston Clubs. Of
New Orleans. and FOR several years filled
the position OF President of the Board
Of Administrators of the Charity Hospital.
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tured I'm the. open field near Mine Creek.
October q. 1871. aud taken 10 Johnson's
Island IN Lake Erie. and from there 10
Fort warren. In Boston harbor. where
he was confined until August. 1868. llo
went from Boston. TO New York. from
Now York TO Austin. Tex. and themes 10
Fort Smith. Ark. where he lived and
practiccd law until be moved TO Dallas,
Tex. in 1872.
uoNORS CONFERRED ON HIM.
H. y,s Chairman Of the Democratic
Executive Committee in Arkansas. ana
chairman OF the Arkansas delegation 10
baltimore, which nominated liorae"
Greedy for President.
lie moved his family 10 ba4as, rex
I'm iSss. The people have honorcd him ~
four limos electing him 10 serve as May
or. and sent him as dcie61sc from tne
state OF Texas 20 the convention that
nominated Mr.. Tilden AT ST. Louis. and
President Cleveland, at Chicago, IN 1874
and in 1902
lie was vice. President and general man
aycr of the Texas Trunk railroad FOR iour
years. was United states Marshal Tor tho
Northern District of Texas during Mr..
Cleyeland's first administration. and ten-
dercd his resignation at the expiration OK
Mr.. Cieyeland's term OF office.
~ tue NttliliK OF INC At~''tAAt'f VI NAt'
United Confederate Veterans held az
Chattanooga Tenn. IN 1870. he was
chosen Northumberland OF the Trans
Mississippi Department. 4. G. V. and
has been honorcd By being reelected 10
the position at Jackson. Miss. New or
leans. La. Burlington. Ala, and Hous-
ton. Tex.
He IS earnestly working 20 hasten the
day when a grand monument will stand
for all ages. telling the virtues OF our
great Chioftain. President Davis.
lie devotcs much OF his time TO looking
after the crippled and manned Confeder-
ate soldiers. and never ceased hts efforts
until tho state OF Texas provided COM
Portable home for the old heroes OF tho
Lost Cause.
lie IS well-known and beloved in h.8
state not only by the old Confederate,
but by citizens. generally
General Cobell has, az an times, taken