New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-23

r,vos of tho three old soldiers of the Confederacy
who have already found last resting-place near
the granite shaft. one Of these. Captain w. w.
Tayleurc had been expecting to take part in yes
,orolay's cerem )nios. but few days ago fresh
grave was made, and the old captain Of the Eth
Virginia Infantry WAS laid in it..
Yesterdays proceedings began with prayer offered
by the chaplain or the camp, the Rev. stephen ii.
Cranberry. pastor Of 81. Barnabass Episcopal
Church Newark. a hymn then sung by the
choir boys Of 81. Michacrs Church. Nnety-ninth-
ST. and Amsterd" m ave, accompanied by victor
Herberts 22d Regiment Band
william 6. Kelley presented the monument 10 the
camp on behalf OF Mr. ROuss. In doing so no said
that though the modesty OF their comrade, MT
Rouss forbade any inscription describing the donor
10 be placed on the pedestal, the record OF the gift
would remain on the tablets Of their memory
The monument was doubly consccrated by the
presence OF those they called their enemies.
but whom thoy to-day greeted brothers. and
with whom they unfurled the Stars and Stripes
with patriotic faith.
Commander A. c. Dickinson, In accepting the
monument in behalf OF the camp said that while
1t was not believed in the North that the South
right in her principles, one now doubted
the honesty OF her motives. the truth OF her con-
victons her loyalty to her ideas Of State and
National Government. and her patriotism In de-
Tending them.
Northumberland William T.. Wilson then
ago the giver of the monument and himself, who
had served privates in the company In the
Army of North Virginia laid aside their equip
monts and embarked harder struggle in
unknown future. Since then wealth and aflic-
ton had both come in unusual measure to Mr.
Rouss but the aliction had only served to increase
his love for his own country. An r-darkening
curtain shut off from his view the noble shaft
which they were privileged 10 see. monument
such as that would have it's significance anywhere
but 1t was douby significant In its dedication there
at that time. for 1t testified to the friendship and
generosity of the victorious North Mr.. Wilson
then alluded to the dedication OF the Grant Tomb.
and said that the present occasion realized the
final message of General Grant, who wrote on his
deathbed TO the American people: IL feel that we
are the of new era, when there L. to be
great harmony between Federals and CCnfederates
prophecy, but feel within me that it Is TO be
The universally kind feeling expressed for me
when II supposed that each day would be my
last seemed to to be the beginning OF the an
sWpr 10 Let there be peace -
General John C. Underwood. of Chicago. followed
with remarks on Confederate monuments In
other cities
The placing Of flowers the graves of the three
veterans already buried In the plot, and the sing
ing of the DoxolOey, closed the proceedings
Among the special guests were Charles Broadway
Rouss General John &. Underwood formerly Of
the Federal Army (who by his own desire marched
with the Confederate veterans). and members Of
Alexander Hamilton Post. Farragut Association
of Naval Veterans. Elizabeth IN j. Veteran
ZOuaves Judson Kilpa trick Post Old Guard. South
ern Society and Charlestown Society
Last evening Mr.. Rousa gave a reception and din
ner for the Confederate Veteran Camp at the