The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-27
CONFEDERATE REUNION.
THE DATE MOyED UP TOJUNE: END,
23RD. md earn.
Indictment Weather Anticipated for Early
May. the Original Date-Important
Business to BE Considered.



rainy and inclement weather is liable to
occur in that latitude In the early part
o: May, and that June Will be much
more favorable season, both for the VS.
lung veterans as well as for themselves
and that also in June the centennial ex-
position will be further advanced and
much more enjoyable FOR those who desire
to visit 1t. and for other local reasons
best known TO themselves, which are so
urgently advanced the Department Com
manders concurrng, that the date isihere-
by changed from May 5th, 6th. and fth to
June 22d. 23d and 24th. 1897. Tuesday. We'd
nesday and Thursday respectively. All
Confederate organizations and Confeder-
ate soldiers and sailors, OF all arms.
grades and departments are cordially IN
vited TO attend this seventh general re-
union OF their comrades.
III. with pleasure and pride he also an
nounces that eight hundred and seventy
five camps are already enrolled in the l.
G. V. organization. with applications I'm
for over one hundred and fifty more. EX-
Confederate soldiers and sailors every
where are urged TO form themselves into
local associations. where this has not ale
ready been done. ana ali associations. BIZ
vouacs. encampments and other bodies not
members OF the l.. G.. V Association
are earnestly requested 70 send I'm appi-
cations 10 these headquarters without de-
lay. I'm time TO participate In this great
reunion. and thus unite with their com
rades in carrying ont the laudahle and
phiianthropic objects Of the United Con-
federate Veteran organization.
III. lie consratulates tho veterans upon
their wisdom IN the selection Of Nashville,
Tenn. az the meeting place for this sew
enth annual reunig, as II Is nearly equal
~ accessible 10 their comrddes from every
section Of the South and the date being
fixed during the holding Of the Tennessee
Centennial Exposition he believes that a
united and concerted effort will secure the
very low railroad rates. which he has no
donbt the generous officials OF Southern
railroads Will extend 10 the old survivors
so as 10 make this Teunion the greatest
ever held. He therefore urges the officers
and members OF an camps 10 commence
now. without delay making preparations
10 attend this great reunion which is 10
Doe held at tho historic capital OF the "Old
Volunteer state and he has no hesita-
ton I'm guaranteeing that. from the world
renowned reputation OF the great people
Of that beautiful city and state that in
the cordial welcome which they will ex-
tend 10 the L.. q. vs. the grand old vet
Grams Of Nashville and Of the entire State
Of Tennessee viii strive to excel the
boundless hospitality so generously and
lavshly extended at all our former re-
unions.
~. He especially urges an camps 10
commence now, without delay. preparing
for delegates. alternates. and as many
members as possible to attend, so as 10
make il the largest and most representa-
tive reunion ever held. as business of the
greatest gravity affecting the welfare OF
the old veterans will bee transacted during
this seventh annual rcuniOn-such as the
benevolent care. through state aid or
otherwise. OF disabled. destitute and aged
Veterans and the widows and orphans OF
our fallen brothers in arms. which will be
one OF the most important matters for our
consideration. In this connection the gem
cal commanding calls Especial attention
10 the increasing age multiplied sorrows
and corr0ding cares of many Of the gall
liant old soldiers VINO riskcd their lives
and fortunes for what they considered
right during the eyentful years lS5l-65
THROUGH mortuarv reports received mt
these headquarters. he Is daily and almost
hourly reminded that the lengthening
shadows Of Time are fast settling over
tine old horOes-reashing out already be-
vond the allotted span of human life.
many OF whom had already passed the
age OF manhood when. thrty-flye years
ago. they so nObly responded 10 their
c0uutry's call II is our bounden duty
and the chief mission Of the r. Q. Y.
Association that these unfortunate sick.
disabled and INDECENT comrades and
brothers and their widows and orphans
should have Our attention. care, ana such
help I'm their old age &C their more for-
tunato cOmradcs can procure ANA give ANA
as their innrmitics and misfortune require.
This 10 him will be q labor Of love. ana
TO the carrying out Of which he viii de-
vote his best efforts. and IN the prosccu-
ton OF which sacred work he appeals TO
an members Of the L. G. Y. Association
who are able. for their earnest, prayefluh
patriotic help.
We must take care Of our old conrad as,
and in doing this De feels confident that
aproals for employment for the oil con-
f.d.r.to veterans. who are SO rapidly
raseing away. and substantial aid FOR
these Old sick. wounded. INDECENT, and UNI
fortunate soldiers viii not be made IN
vain. 20 any state. municipal govern
lnont or citizen of any Southern state.
nor 10 the rising generation themselves
the worthy descendants of herocf. who
arc M alike participants 100 that heritage
of glory $50 proudly cmbllzoned upon the
hisforv Of oacl State by the unparalleled
,.tlor and endurance Of these aged,
wounded. and disabled old Warrior. ass il
would Doe incrltitudc without parallel and
DEGRADATION without precedent That any
of these should turn their backs upon me
old heroes and their ev"r-e'oricus records,
boo their old age and dire distress.
y. Othcr business of the greatest iin-
a H.H he
sfd.ration-suca as. the care of thc graves
of orr known and unknown dead buried
at GETTYSBURG. Fort Warren. Camps Nor
ton. Chase. Douglas. lakewood cemetery
at Chicago. Rock Island, Johnson's Is
land Cairo and az all other points; TO
see that they are annually decorated, The
hoad-stoncs preserved and protected and
counlete lists Of the names OF our dead
heroes with the location OF their last
resting places furnished TO their friends
and relatives through the medium OF our
c.,ruu- thus rcscuirs their names lfom
ooli.ion ana handing them down IN his
tory the best method OF securing Impair
;ill history. and 10 enlist each state ~
the compilation and preservation OF the
history of her citizen soldiery the con-
sidcrauOn of the different movements,
rlaus. and means TO complete the monu-
mont 10 ths memory Of jefferson Davis.
President Of the Confederate states Of
America. and to aid in building monn-
ments to other great leaders. soldiers. and
sailors OF Che South: 10 give an the aid
possible to the Confederate Memorial As
ISOLATION ln assisting TO raise the money.
and 10 complete the grand historic edi-
Gc. and depository Of Confederate relics
and the history or Southern Nalor oopn-
llrlv known as the Battle Abby ana
as thcre !s no relief or aid for our "et-