The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-21

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terry mentioned kept up a lively firing,
and those in the cellar had an opportun-
ity of witnessing actual warfare. Miss H.
c. Richards and Miss Eliza Triplett, see
ing from an opening friend and foe fall
ing from their horses, rushed out, and,
by main strength dragged into the cellar
all who were alive, and there staunched
and dressed their wounds. Not long af-
ter this Gen. Fitzpatrick passed the place
with the Grant movement and, riding up
to the house, inquired for the ladies who
had risked their lives in humanity's cause.
Miss Richards came to the door. and was
saluted by the general. He said he came
to thank the ladies Of the house for the
help extended friend and foe in the late
cavalry engagement, and to know if he
could do anything for them" There is
nothing you can do, general; while we
only did our duty" Miss Rick
ards replied. "Oh, yes, general; you may,
If you please, leave me your hat-band "
This the general very gracefully did. In
this room is soon to be placed the suit of
clothes in which President Davis was cap
tured.
THE LOUISIANA ROOM.
Among the relics in the Louisiana room
is most interesting letter from a young
soldier. Francis Dunbar Ruggles. a ma
tive of Massachusetts. It is to his father,
in Boston, dated, in the army of the
Potomac, Wednesday, October p, 1867"
Awaiting himself of an opportunity pre-
scented of communicating" with his ia
ther, to inform him of his own good condi-
ton and whereabouts, he goes on to Ia
ment the separation of father and son,
families etc, that the people of the north
are bereft of reason, or partially so. Many
with you doubtless are sincere, but with
us we are a unit in the firm conviction that
our cause is a jusC and holy one" He
says he has enlisted in the Washington
artillery for the war, determined to fight
it out (refusing several positions which
would have taken him from the field, 'be
it long or short, so long as the present
principles are maintained. My heart is in
this holy cause, in this grand struggle for
independence. Trusting and praying that
God may open the eyes of the blind fam
atics of the north to a true view of the
condition and the ears be opened to the
voice of the SOUTH (which only asks for it's
rights to be let alone and allowed to de-
part in peace from a union which is no
| longer a union, l look forward to a life
time of happiness. when the independence
of the southern confederacy shall be
achieved, and God grant the day is not
| far distant" He speaks with gratitude to
| God for his preservation in the ten battles,
beginning with "Bun Run" when friends
| and comrades were falling around him,
regretted the Inactivity before them dur
| ing the coming winter-"only hoped Nc
| Clellan might be induced to advance"
| The bright anticipations of future life and
the faith and hope in the success of the
| cause were quenched in the flow of his
life's blood on the battlefield of Freder-
| icksburg, one year ard three months later,
| and he sleeps on a green hill in Holly
| wood, where every year loving hands
| place flowers in remembrance, and plant
upon his grave the banner under which
| he fought. In this room are placed, in rec
| ~.
| of the people of New Orleans to their be-
loved president the flowers from his bier
| embalmed and in perfect condition.
The pathetic story of the aged woman
| of 70 years, Mrs. Margaret Simmons, is
told by the order, Ito leave this parish
for the so-called confederacy before the
| 18TH" Dated, May 9, 1863.
(Signed) C. w Kilborn,
Provost Marshal, New Orleans.
BY Command Brigadier General Bowen.
Too faithful to cause any country to
take the oath of allegiance to her OPP
pressor, she is sent a homeless wanderer
with ten days rations and her bedding
and clothing
The most valuable relic in the room, and
| one of the most valuable in the museum,
is the autograph letter from Gen. Beaure-
| gard, making the first suggestion about
| the battleflag. just after the first battle of
Manassas. This is framed and loaned by
the Southern Historical Society, and plac-
ed by the ladies in the Louisiana room as
a fitting tribute to the dashng, daring
gallantry that ever characterized the SOL
| diers of that state.
THE TEXAS ROOM.
The Texas room is designed to be strict
| ly of a memorial character. Very elegant
memorial furniture has been presented by
| Texans.
A mist unique and beautiful table de-
signed by the Texan regiment, and donat-
ed by the citizens of Corsicana to the
memory of Gen. Albert sydney Johnston,
has been greatly admired by visitors to the
museum. The table is made of solid oak,
| the top inlaid with the confederate flags,
made of various colored woods and the
word shiloh" marked in the wood Gen.
Johnston was killed at Shiloh.
Among the valuable relics Is a complete
roster of prisoners confined at Johnson's
Island, how many from each state, and to
what division and arm of the service they
belonged. This relic was donated by Mr..
L. f. Moody of Galveston.
A small Texas state flag, presented by
| Mr.. George A. Branard of Austin, was
carried by Mr.. Branard, who was color
bearer of the First Texas Regiment. This
tiny flag was tied to the Flagstaff of the
| regimcntal colors, went through all the
| engagements which Hoods brigade was
| in till the war ended at Appomattox. Mr..
| Branard had intended never to part with
II, but when he was here in June and saw
| the museum he concluded II was the only
safe depository for so precious relic.
The ladies of the Jefferson Davis branch
OF the Daughters of the Confederacy at
| Galveston. in cooperation with other
| Daughters i'm Texas, have pledged them
selves to place a memorial window 10
Hoods Texas brigade In the Texas room.
This work. Il is thought, will be done dur
ing the present year.
Many handsome pictures OF noted Texas
generals adorn The walls OF the room -
Gems. Hood and Boone Brig. Gen. L. s..
Ross, Gen. William l.. Cabell, Col Brad
flute Warwick and many others.
A number of valuable documents nave
been received, and will be placed in "A
suitable case, a gift from San Marcos.
Tex; also a frame list Of the immortal
Company I. Fourth Texas Regiment, near
~ all of whom persisted at the battle of
Gaines Mil. II can be said OF them,
Life was short, but not honor"
The picture Of Charming Nellie"
whose letters from her soldier lover are
now being published In the Confederate
Veteran. ana which was carried upon his
| Leo. Of