The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-07


distinguished for gallant and meritori0us
conduct on the field. and at Chancellors-
vile where for a short time he was de-
tachci from his division 10 support Peg
rams battery. not being able al once TO
lind his own command. he led his regl-
ment side by side with the Stonewal bri-
sade. one OF tho first II not indeed the
nrst. 90 carry the enemys line.
Colonel Parker was born in North caro-
lima September 81. lNl.
lie was second lieutenant of Com
pany ] Of the First Regiment. North Car
oliua Volunteers. from April 1861 TO DC
tober O. 1851 and commanded the company
in the battle OF Bethel. June TO- 1861.
on September 5th he was elected cap
tain Of Company /, October q 1861, was
elected colonel of the Thirteith Regi-
meut. North Carolina troops, and served
with the regiment IN Eastern North Car
oiina during the fan ana winter of
1912
Tie was I'm command Of his regiment in
the Pcninsular campaign until the close
OF the battle of Malvern Ilill, first I'm the
brigade Of General Featherstone. then of
General G.. b. Anderson; was In command
Of his regiment when Lee invaded Mary
land. and was in the battles of South
Mountain and Antietam; was wounded in
the head at he battle Of Antietam. Re
Joined his regiment early ln 1863. the
brigade being commanded by General 5.
D. R8mseur. Rodes Division Jackson $
Corps. fought in the battle Of Chancel-
lorsfil'e. whore his regiment suffered
heavily Was in command Of his regi-
ment when Leo entered Pennsylvania,
and was severely wounded In the face at
Gettysburg.
A FAMOUS CHARGE.
Colonel Parker rejOined his regiment in
the winter of 1863 and I'm 1854 fought IN
the battles of the Wilderness and Spotsyl-
Vania Courthouse, when his brigade
charged and carried their lines of work
I'm the famous horse shoe"
ON May 49, 1864, be was again danger
ousIr wounded. january lStJ was pro-
nounced unfit for active service and as
signed 90 duty under aforementioned
Hoimes in the department OF North Caro-
lima.
Ia the spring OF 1865 Colonel Parker was
in command of the Post on Raleigh in
charge Of $3.50 Federal prisoners. follow
cd General j. r. JOhnstons army to
Greensboro ". c.. where he surrendered
MAY % l95.
Since the war he has resided near En-
81 honor. said Dr. Mcclure. "the GUS
tom that preserves the memories of our
gallant soldiers. 10 IS one OF the simple
privileges Tort us TO pay tribute 10 their
valor and devotion and grander far TO
my mind, is this honor than knighthood
from the sword of king or decorations
of the Iron Cross or Legion of Honor.
Tor 10 comes as graceful acknowledge
ment from grateful people (Applause)
no State in tho Confodoracv had
drawer or better soldiers ia the field than
North Carolina no State TODAY has
erander men and women. but i'm all that
State, with an its glorious history. there
IS no man who better deserves the honor
you are about 10 confer than my friend
and comradc Colonel r. NJ Parker. whose
portrait u is now my pleasure 10 pre-
sent" (Applausc).
THE ACCEPTANCE
DR. j. Allison Hodges accepted tie nor
trait on behalf Of the Museum I'm an aa-
dress which was fun OF happy ana elo-
oucnt reference TO the objects Of tho
Confederate Memorial and Literary So
c.ety and TO the galluntry Of Colonel
Parker as "a soldier as well as his viz
tues as q man and as citizen. lie re-
ferrod 70 "tho honor roll OF the Ola North
State as one Of which the whole South
was proud. Citing General Lees remark
e. General Gordon after Appomattox.
'Lct us 30 home and cultivate our viz
tues. Doe referred 10 Colonel Parker as
one who had done this. who as private
alupg patriotism above partlsanship."
In conclusion. he expressed the thanks
% The society FOR the gift. referring 20
tho significance OF every single one Of the
Museums treasures 10 the thoughtful
and 60 them chat shall come after"
lie. too was warmly appiauded, and
both no and d.. Mcclure were heartily
congratulated by the ladies upon their
telling speeches.
The proceedings al the business meet
ing following were fun Of interest, and
reports OF officers. standing committees
and vice regents all showed results IN
which the society naturally feels pride.
PRESIDENTS ADDRESS.
The address OF the president embodied
,ory beautifully the thoughts suggested
~ careful and rcverent retrospect. anc
Mas as follows;
before We close the Confederate Me
nor4al volume for 1888 We will DO we'll 70
,ause and review All the way" OF the
last years In which we have been brs'