The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-23
PORTRAITS OF TWO HEROES
Those Of Gen. Walker and Gen. ROdes
Presented 10 Lee Camp.
FOUR FINE ADDRESSES MADE.
Colonies PARCEL aud Marshall, Rev. DIR,
Jones and Col. Duke Tell of the Great
Deeds OF Gallant Confederate Omcers.
References Made 10 Barnes History.


interesting by reason OF the fact that por-
traits Of General X. Lindsay Walker and
General Robert T.. Rodes were presented
10 the camp.
The picture OF General Walker was
painted by Mr. John r. Walker and is a
most excellent likeness q the gallant
artillery commander.
About ono-half Of those in attendance
were ladies. Among the visitors were the
widow OF General walker, Mr.. and Mrs
Charles {. Walker, Mr.. Frank Walker
and other members of the family OF the
brave officer. whose memory was so beau
tifully honored.
Many well-knOwn veterans from out Of
town were visitors.
The opening prayer was made by Rev.
Or. J. William Jones. lie invoked God
special blessing upon Confederate sol"
diers and upon the widows and orphans
of those who wore the gray lie prayed
that the men who had been so cour-
ageous in battle might now be equally
as brave as soldiers of the Cross.
THE GINTER MONUMENT.
A communication was read from Hon.
George l.. Christian, chairman; and Mr..
Henry Lee Valentine, secretary. Of the
meeting held on October 18th. at which
resolutions were adopted concerning a
memorial 10 the late Major Ginter. The
communication invited the camp TO APP
point a committee of five members to
meet with representatives OF other bodies
in the Chamber of Commerce building at
p. NJ. on Tuesday oct 26th. at which
time steps will be taken looking to or
ganizatit n.
The camp authorized the appointment
of the committee and the commander
named the following gentlemen: Messrs
n. V. Randolph c. {. Baughman, James
II. Gray. Nirginius Newton and i. H.
Mayo
COLONEL PURCELL'S REMARKS.
Colonel John B. Purcell, who was
chosen by the family Of Gen. Walker
10 present the portrait Of the General 10
the camp. was introduced by General
Thomas A. Brander.
Colonel Purcell. in the beginning of his
remarks. said Reuben Lindsay Walker
was every inch a soldier. His acquaint-
ance with him dated back to 1861 when
the future soldier was sergeant at arms
Of the Virginia convention. The speaker
gave a brief sketch Of the life Of General
Walker He told Of how he had taken
part in sixty-three battles and Of how
each time ne was promoted it was for
meritorious service. Colonel PurcelIs
tribute to the character of General Walk
er was eloquent and touching and he was
most generously applauded
COLONEL MARSHALL'S ADDRESS.
Colonel r. c. Marshall. of Portsmouth.
was cheered when he was introduced TO
accent tho picture on behalf Of the camp.
The Colonel was i'm fine voice and his
address was eloquenuy delivered. fla
spoke as follows:
Commander. Comrades and Ladies:
There are times when the hearts Of men
beat as one-when the bugle sounds the
charge in the mad rush Of battle joined;
when some appalling calamity comes 10 a
people a city or community when the
hand of the Almighty rocks the earth
as a cockle-shell. or His breath stirs
storms which snaps as brittle twigs.
the strongest structures of human archi-
lecture, or when. as here we meet, II l
may so say. with pleasure mingled with
sadness. to receive the image Of a hero,
brother In arms. who has gone TO that
bourne from whence no traveller re-
turns"
or pleasure. for the memento that will
ever remind this Camp Of the virtue and
Valor Of him who has gone before.
OF sadness. that the part Of this hui
manity Is that such man could not
continue TO live on and on, Frightening.
enrolling strengthening and cheering
those OF us who did our duty in that
struggle and have since continued so to
do.
come at the cali OF the mother OF
the Confederate camps of Virginia TO
gratefully accept this portrait of one Of
natures noblemen Virginlas son: the
Confederate soldier your dead comrade:
81 is gratefully. lovingly. gladly accepted
from General Walkers family and shall
hang here among the heroes whose spir-
its are now mngling with his II may be.
lowering here tonight. and whispering
unheard words Of Joy and satisfaction in
our thus doing honor to their comrades
memory.
So constant and always present at his
post of duty was General Walker that
anything like "A review Of his war record
would be history OF the Army Of North
ern Virginia: may I not then. at this
time. refer 10 those four years Of dread
ful conhlct-with our dead friend and
comrade as playing a leading part In that
drama2
OF ARMS AND A HERO.
Two thousand years or more ago n
great Latin poet opened his account of
the Trojan war by saying. "Arma Vir-
unique Cano." surely then ! may be al
lowed TO say | speak of arms and hero.
when | touch upon Lindsay Walkers
connection with Beauregard's. Johnston's
and Lees army; whose prowess in arms
was rarely eaualled. whose bravery was
not excelled by him of the Spartan Band
at Thermopylae who alone remained to
tell the tale: whose fortitude and suffer-
ing exceeded that Of his forefathers at
Valley Forge; whose dash in the charge
cqualled the renowned Murat. whose
steadfast and unfinching courage and
tenacity In receiving a charge rivalled
tho best OF Wellington's commanders.
Ihen brieiiy-April 1861 has come: In this
dear beloved city IL goes from mouth 10
mouth. the United States warship Pawnee
IS coming up the James river to bonn
hard Richmond. There are those OF you
now present who remember the thrill
The warllke spirit OF Virginia Is aroused.
patriotism in men and women leaps alike
10 the front. Mothers. breathing prayers.
v1th trembling hands arm their sons,
wives with bleeding hearts prepare their
husbands for conflict sisters clasp the
belts around the forms OF beloved broth
ers. and swethearts give one clnging
kiss 10 the soldier boy as he is TO march
away 20 battle. IL may be TO death: and
the prayer that arises from each gentle
heart for safety. dedicates each loved
one 20 the cause they believe Is right
cous and just Thrice armed is he that
hath his quarrel just" three times thrice
armed was ne whom the women Of his land
as ours. 50 honored trusted. encour-
aged and upheld, not only during but
after that war in the dark DAYS OF re-
construction. How truly and sweetly has
IL been said OF them:
s.Tshaff angel hands tho Wounded ebeora1