Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-31

| tHe cemetery gates
THE EXERCISES AT THE CHURCH.
The exercises. which had to be trans
ferred from the cemetery TO DR.. Hoge's
church. were. under the circumstances.
/ attended by but a small company. They
were, however. none the less interesting
and patriotic.
Mr.. Joseph Bryan first introduced Rev.
DIR. Moses ID. Hoge. who delivered this
| opening prayer:
Almighty God. we would consecrate
this memorial service with the reveren-
! tial and adoring homage which we rem
der to Thee, the greatest and the best
| of beings. the high and mighty Ruler
| OF the universe; God, our all; blessed
| forevermore.
Since last we met I'm this hallowed
place we recognize the mighty change
which In Thy mysterious providence has
come upon our Commonwealth and coun-
| try. A year ago we gathered In the
| tranquility and quietude OF long peace;
now we meet amidst wars alarms, and
| as we once more part from our sons
and brothers, we are reminded OF the
sad separations of long years ago; sepa>
rations from so many who departed 90
return no more; separations from those
who fell in the defence Of kindred and
hcme. and all that made life desirable
and happy. They died committing their
souls to Thee and their memories to US
who survive them. BY Thy help, Lord
God OF Truth and Justice, we will be
faithful to the trust; we will perpetuate
the history OF their deeds In story and
In song; we will return with each re-
volving year 10 deck the green tents OF
turf beneath which they lie with flowers,
which remind us OF the unfadng verdure
of the Paradise Of God: we will en-
balm their memories in our hearts with
veneration too high for words, and
with tenderness too deep for tears.
Once more we make this memorial
Service, the pledge OF our undying love
for those who sacrificed all for us; and
though the cause for which they con-
tended is lost, we leave to impartial
time the vindication Of their principles
and the perpetration OF their fame.
And now, Lord God OF Hosts, we be-
seech Thee, remember the thousands Of
young men who are focking to our
camps all over the land. and the sailors
who are fringing our flag with glory on
the sea
Give victory TO the right. and hasten.
we implore Thee, the return OF peace
and the restoration OF prosperity i'm
every part of our country from north |
to south and from east to west.
We invoke Thy blessing on the asso- |
citation 10 whose pious care the graves |
of our sons and brothers are entrusted. |
And we give Thee thanks for all their |
gentle ministry has accomplished in pro-
tecting and beautifying the place where |
they rest in peace.
May Thy servant, the honored Gov
ernor Of this Commonwealth, who comes
to speak to US, so speak as to kindle
afresh in our souls true love and loyalty
to truth, to duty, and to God, and as
the blessings we tmplore descend upon
us we will ascribe all glory TO the
Father the Son, and the Holy Ghost.
Amen.
MIR. BRYAN'S BRIEF ADDRESS.
Mr.. Bryan. introducing Governor Tyler.
expressed the regret that all felt at tho
interruption of the service by the in
of the weather He spoke OF
the splendid array that had turned out
TO do homage TO the dead heroes OF the
Confederacy. Addressing himself direct
~ to the Hollywood Memorial Associa-
tion, he said: ITO you has been commit
ted one of those sacred trusts which oc-
cur but seldom in the lifetime Of a ma
ton. When the war ceased you never
stopped to consider questions OF con-
stitutonal privilege all you cared for
was that these men had laid down their
lives for YOU and you determined to
keep green their graves" Continuing,
he euloglzed the association for it's
1delity TO the trust committed 10 its
charge. He spoke OF the vituperation
heaped upon the South by the North,
md was loudly applauded when he said
hat the historians had used the words
rebel for hero, and rebellion for those
who had defended their own firesides.
Mr.. Bryan then went on to speak OF |
he present situation, and the spirit that
las been manifested in the South since |
he outlook of hostilities with Spain.
1T is that spirit which is wringing from
hose who were once your enemies the
statement that the Confederate soldiers
lid what they thought was right. That
he said, should be flung back
again. for The Confederate soldier did
What he knew to be right.
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT.
Think Of this from william Mckinley,
yho rode in the Valley with Sherman"
ontinued Mr.. Bryan, and then he read
he following response TO an invitation
ent by Governor Tyler 10 the President {
skiing him to attend the Memorial-Day =
ceremonies:
Executive Mansion. }
Washington, d. c., May %, 1898.
Dear Governor Tyler,-I have your ia '
or Of the 25th instant The kind invita- u
ion which you have so courteously eX-
ended to me in behalf Of the ladies Of
ne HOLLYWOOD Memorial Association ana
ersonally. is cordially appreciated, and e
am very sorry that L cannot send an s
cceptance. but it is impossible for me to r
ave Washington just now. :,
The observance of Memorial-Day is a
ting and q beautiful tribute 10 our c
erOic dead. Every citizen should con- o
der it a privilege TO take part in these
ceremonies. The splendid patriotism ex-
ibited in every part OF our common
Juntry exalts the American name, and
le' spectacle OF the North and the South
archng under the old flag at the ma
on's call fills all hearts with pride and o.
attitude.
you heartily for your gracious :
Ter Of the hospitality Of your home. be-
eve me, very sincerely yours,
WILLIAM MKINLEY.
The reading Of this letter was received
ith much enthusiasm. Mr.. Bryan, con- A
nuing, said he thought nothing had
ded to the glory Of the old flag so much
the men from the South now marching -,
lder it. -
overnor TyIer's Patriotic Address. Al
Gracefully and felicitously Mr.. Bryan 81
en- introduced Governor Tyler. His Tx
llency said he was not disappointed at r.
t speaking TO so vast a throng as ne
a expected. He was pleased 20 be
lie to address himself personally TO the 70
lies of the Hollywood Memorial Asso- 'p
ltion. He asked them 10 make allow