Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-23

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that / am Cod"
THE RESOLUTIONS.
The following resolutions were ther
adopted:
Resolved. That the Richmond Chapter
United Daughters OF the Confederacy
do, with hearts full of grief and sym
pathy, desire TO express their great sor-
row at the blow which has fallen on them
In the death of THE Daughter Of the
Contederacy," Winnie Davis. Born amid
sorrows, buffeted by the winds OF ad-
Versity. she yet lived to prove herself the
noble daughter OF grand street.-the child
OF the Confederacy. She was the typical
southern woman, and every southern
heart Is proud to claim her.
TO the grief-stricken mother, who has
already borne so much and lived through
SO many tragedies. We, her other Daugh-
ters OF the Confederacy, can only offer
our tender love and earnest prayers: be
| II also
Resolved, That a copy Of these resolu-
| tons be sent TO the family, and that they
| are published In all the daily papers, and
| spread on the minutes of the society.
Mrs. JEFFERSON DABNEY CARR,
Corresponding Secretary.
Mrs. Randolph has received letter
| from gentleman in New York, stating
| that he was a northern man, and was
a great admirer of Miss Davis. He said
he would like TO contribute towards the
erection OF a monument TO her memory,
and asked whether his subscription would
be acceptable. OF course, Mrs. Randolph
replied in the affirmative.
JUNIOR LAKEWOOD ASSOCIATION.
At a meeting OF the Junior lakewood
Association, held yesterday afternoon,
the following resolutions were adopted:
Resolved. That the Junior lakewood
Association learns with regret, Of the
death of Miss Winnie Davis the Daughter
of the Confederacy. We desire to express
our profound sorrow and assure her be-
reaved family OF our sincerest sympathy.
SOUTH CAROLINA SONS.
Following is the general order issued
by Robert A. Smyth, Commander-in-
Chief of the United Sons OF Confederate
Veterans, relative to the death Of Miss
Davis:
Headquarters
United Sons of Confederate Veterans.
Charleston, S. c.. September 10, 1898.
General Order, No. II.
The announcement Of the death OF Miss
Winnie Davis, 1.-THE Daughter of the Con-
to the hearts Of every son of those noble
warriors in gray who served under her
father in the war for States rights.
While they reyerenced her as the
daughter of Jefferson Davis, they had
learned to esteem and love her for her
charming personality and her devotion
to the cause Of the survivors Of the Con-
federacy. Her presence at so many Of
their reunions, and her gracious courte-
sizes and attentions to those gray-haired
veterans, had endeared her to all. 1t Is.
therefore, not only the duty Of the United
Sons Of Confederate Veterans, but .heir
sad privilege, to give expression 10 the
sincere grief that is felt by the entire
South at the untimely death of this gifted
lady.
The United Sons Of Confederate Vete-
rams hereby extend to her mother and |
sister their deep and heartfelt sympathy.
Comrades r. Leslie Spence, Jr., Edwin |
p. Cox. w. A. Jacob, and w. r. Walden, |
of Richmond, are appointed the official |
representatives of the United Confedera- |
ton. to take part in the last sad rites at |
her funeral ceremonies, and thus testify, |
by their presence, our desire to honor |
her memory.
By order
(Seal) ROBERT A. sMYTH.
Commander-in- Chief.
Official: Daniel Rslenal, Adjutant-Gene-
raj.
MUSEUM CLOSED TO-DAY.
The Confederate Museum, which has
been draped in mourning, will be closed
to-day.
Major II. A. Brander, OF this city. Com
mander Of the Virginia Division, United
Confederate Veterans, will be unable to
take part in the funeral services of Miss
Davis, owing to his attack of sickness,
which still confines him to his bed. The
fact Of his being unable 20 be present is
a source of great regret 10 him, he having
been an intimate friend of the family for
many years.
Mr.. William i. Royal also regrets not
being able to act as pall-bearer. having
been summoned to Texas on business.
All official badges admitting Daughters
of the Confederacy TO the body Of st.
Pauls church were distributed by Mrs.
n. V. Randolph yesterday. No badges
but these will admit members Of the
organization to the church, and no more
IAN be gotten.
Colonel A. ]. West, commander Of he
Atlanta Camp Of Confederate Veterans,
md Captain Evan p. Howell, of Atlanta,
md Colonel William Preston Johnson, Of
Tulane University, La, q son OF General
AlDert sidney Johnson, arrived at the ! ,
Jefferson last night, to attend the tune- ,
al to-day. Mrs. West accompanied Colo
lei West. Judge Theodore S. Garnett Of
Camp, Norfolk, is slso
lere.
a BEAUTIFUL OFFERING.
A telegram to the Dispatch from Alex
ndria last night says:
Commander Warfield has appointed
frank Hume to represent Lee Camp, OF
his city, at Miss Davis's funeral, Mr..
Iume being of the famous Vicksblrg
oTtherners who served under Mr.. Davis
4 Mexico. The Ladies' Auxiliary send
Nth Mr.. Hume the most exquisite floral
ffering ever made here. 1t is in the form
f Confederate battlehag."
FROM PETERSBURG.
A telegram from Petersburg says:
"a volunteer delegation from A p. Hill
amp will go over to Richmond to-mor- ,
ow to attend Miss Daviss funeral, as
ill also a number of other citizens. AS
mark Of respect to her memory the
Iayor has requested that the church bells
Q tolled at $3.50 p. NJ, and such other
yidences Of respect as may be suggested ,
0 shown at the different places Of busi-
ess."
THE BODY STARTS SOUTHWARK. I