Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-12


incorruptibic patriot. no Drawer soldier,
than Lewis Ginter.
"Entering the staff department. for
which his rare business talents pecu-
liarly fitted him. he did not rise TO hlsn
command. He had no opportunity. But
as quartermaster and commissary OF
brigade, always and everywhere he did
his duty faithfully and well. winning the
confidence and respect OF his commanding
officers and the esteem and love OF his
whole brigade. He was. sir, fightlng
commissary, and when battle was joined,
either as voluntary, adtutant, or AID, ne
was ever TO be found in the very fore
front of fire, amidst the dead and dying
where shot and shell fell most thiekly
and the fight most fiercely ragged.
"At Second Manassas, when on the
second day of that bloody battle Pope
hurled all OF his columns against the
thin lines of Jackson's corps IN one
mighty effort to pierce them, Major Gin,
ter's cool, collected courage, his splendid
daring and clear military perception com
manded from all unbonnded admlratloh
and applause and the charge ne lea IN
person did no little to convert threatened
disaster into success. With unfaiterlnB
spirit and tireless energy he shared IN
the hardships and dangers, the victories
and defeats of the Army OF Northern
Virginia until its shattered, starving
remnant. wearied and worn with con-
slant battle and disease, surrendered
at last to overwhelming numbers, and
furled forever the flag which Confede-
rate soldiers everywhere crowned with
deathless glory. Appomattox was the
crucifxion of the Confederate South.
God grant that IL SHALL in the result,
prove the resurrection of nation SO
strong in its unified power, so wise ana
Just in the administration OF its laws,
so careful in guarding and protecting IN
dividual liberty and social rights tnaI
IL may stand forever the asylum 1or ths
oppressed of every nation-"The nome Oh
the brave and the land of the free.
HIS LIFE OF USEFULNESS.
Major stringfellow reviewed Mr.. Gin
ter's successful business life, dwelt upon
his affectionate care for all his en-
poyees who regarded him more as
friend than master; said his riches were
not stepping-stones to selfish power put
trust to be used for the good or ms
tons to Richmond's business interests
and physical adornments; called AT,
tention to his bountiful and widespread
charity. and in conclusion said,
Wise in counsel, prompt and deter
mined in action, calmly self-contained
and self-reiant. with vigorous mlnd
and a brave, pure heart, full Of faith
and hope and charity upright ana JUST
true TO himself and his friends, OF bound
less hospitality, mindful OF and fearless
in the discharge of every duty. Lewis
Ginter, beloved by his friends, admired
and respected by his fellow-citizens was
a soldier and citizen whose memory all
good men will cherish and revere.
Receive, then, this portrait, which, with
startling distictness, represents him as ne
lived and wrought good deeds amongst
us, and / trust that long after IL has per-
ished the richest legacy he left us-the
bright example of his true and noble life
and manhood-may still be cherished and
preserved to teach those who come after
us. that in war and in peace, for soldier
and citizen alike, The path Of duty is the
way to glory.
MR.. BRYAN RESPONDS.
Mr. Joseph Bryan accepted the por-
trait In behalf of the camp. In doing so
he paid beautiful tribute to the man. a
likeness of whom was to adorn the walls
OF the camp. along with those of Lee and
Jackson and other distinguished com
manders. In the years to come, said Mr..
Bryan, the sons of veterans would review
this gallery of heroes and ask as to the
deeds of the men whose portraits hung
from the walls. And of all, save one,
they will be told that he was from Ntr-
ginla, or from some other Southern
State" said the speaker. That one eXcep-
ton would be Major Ginter, VINO was
born I'm the State of New York, and vol
unfairly sought Virginia for his home
and Virginians for his friends. And when
the alternative came or choosing between
those among whom he was born and
bred or those with whom he cast his lot
in manhood, he faltered not but gave
his services to Virginia. "All honor to the
man." said he, who in war fought for
her defence, and in peace labored for her
prosperity"
At the conclusion Of these exercises
Captain Frank Cunningham and Mrs.
Malone rendered several vocal selections.
which were highly enjoyed. Mrs. Ma
homes rendition Of a little ditty I'm q
triple voice" was a most amusing fea-
ture of this concert, and she was heartily
applauded for her effort.
Before the body adjourned Commander
Lawton extended those present an invi-
tation TO visit the camp on the occasion
of the 18th, when a portrait of Father
Ryan. the poet priest" will be pre-
scented.