The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-12

| In the defense ~ that great Confederate
cause for which Lee drew his stainless
sword, and Jackson gave his grand and
glorious hfe.
My comrades. Confederate soldiers were
neither rebels nor traitors. but patriots
brave and true as those who fell with
the Spartan King AZ the pass of Their
mopylae. or charged the red lines OF
England when the sword Of Washington
pointed the way at Monmouth and Tren-
ton; patriots whose unselfish devotion "a
liberty and law. and whose grand deeds
and heroic courage on countless blood
stained fields. have rendered them i'm
mortal.
INCORRUPTIBLE PATRIOT.
In all their ranks there was no moro
incorrupuble patriot, no Drawer soldier
than Lewis Ginter.
Entering tho staff department. FOR
which his rare business talents peculiarly
f-ted him. he did not rise 10 high CONF
mand. lie had no opportunity. But "a
Quarter Master and Commssary of Brig
ade. always and everywhere he did his
duty faithfully and well. winning the con-
fldence and respect OF his commanding
officers. and the esteem and love of his
whole brigade
II
when battle was Joined, either as volun-
tary adjutant or aid, he was ever to be
found I'm the very fore front OF fire.
amidst the dead and dying. where shot
and she'll fell most thickly, and the tight
most nercely 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,
I'm one mighty effort TO pierce them, Ma
tor enters cool. collected courage, his
splendid daring and clear military per-
cepuOn. commanded from all. unbounded
admiration and applause, and the charge
he led i'm person did no little 20 convert
threatened disaster into success. With
unfaltering spirit and treless energy, he
shared In the hardships and dangers, the
Victories and defeats Of the Army Of
Northern Virginia. until its shattered.
starving remnant. weared and worn with
constant battle and disease. surrendered
at last TO overwhelming numbers and
furled forever the flag which Confederate
soldiers everywhere crowned with DEATH
less glory.
Appomattox was the crucidXion Of the
Confederate South. God grant that Il
shall in the result prove the resurrection
of a nation SO strong i'm its unified power.
So wise and just i'm the administration
protecting individual liberty and social
rights. that IL may stand forever the asy-
Ium for the oppressed Of every nation
THE home of the brave, and tho land OF
the free"
VICTORIES or PEACE.
Upon the return OF peace, Major Ginter
resumed business I'm his native city. but
after that black Friday when SO many
eI. ID nl
turned TO Richmond. and forming a part
nership for the manufacture Of tobacco.
in a short time. converted am insenln-
cant plant. 10 that mammoth factory,
whose products We're soon known and dls-
tributed throughout the world.
Phenomenal success attended his wise
foresight. liberal management and un-
remtting labors. and. may add, his at-
fectionate care of all his employees, who
regarded him more as friend than master.
/ remember his telling mo once that
he had a few days before been threaten
ed by a representative Of some labor
union. that unless he entered into am
agreement-which I cannot now recall
they would Immediately strike
Il told him. he said. my factory is
open 10 you. but L am kind TO my girls
ana 1 donot think they will leave me-
And that" he added. els the last 1 have
heard Of It,"
Vast wealth flowed in upon him, but in
its gilded train. came neither arrogance
nor pride Riches We're 20 him not the
stepping stones 20 selfish power. not the
means of mere self qualification. 90 De-
squandcrcd boz eNtrayagant or vain dis
play: but "a trust TO Dee used for the good
of his fell0W-meu as well He added
dignity to wealth by the noble use he
made Of it. How FAR his adopted city
which he loved with almost passionate
devotion shared In that trust. % Woulu
be vain 20 recount. for as the grand OLD
cathedral under whose lofty dome its
architect rests. is itself his monument,
so. Major Gintcr contributed so largely
To- Richmond's business interests and
physical adornment that Dc is in Ike
manner a monument 10 his princely liber-
atty and public spirit and the hearts of
all it's people throhbed as with personal
GRIEF and sorrow when. on that bright
sabbath morning. in october last, they
were told that his brave and gentle spirit
had crossed over the dark river. 10 rest
forever under the shade of the trees that
bloom boz the souls fatherland
Ho had ever a tear for pity.
And a. hand open AS day for melting
charity"
and the children of thousands whose
wants he rclieaed. and whose suferngs
nc soothed by his generous bounty and
timely aid will rise up and call him
blessed.
GREATEST OF THESE IS CHARITY
There IS scarcely a charitable insttu-
ton amongst us that did not during his
life. or Will not now. that his generous
hand is closed I'm death. share his mag
nlncent lborality along with his rela-
tiyes. dependents and friends. No Con
federate soldier ever appealed 90 him IN
vain.
lie was never ashamed OF the righteous
cause for which he fought so nravely, ana
never forgot The old comrades who shar-
cd with him the hardships and dangers
of camp and field.
The cottage at the Soldiers Home
that bears his name, his numberless ana
large contributions, and substantial leg
acv TO this camp. show that be ever
looked upon it with tender ana affection
ate interest and regard.
Wise i'm counsel. prompt and determin-
ed ina action, calmly selt-contaied ana
self-reliant. with a vigorous mind and
brave. pure heart. FUN Of faith and nope
and charity. upright and just. true 10 him.
self and his friends, of boundless hos
pltaUry. mindful of and fearless I'm the
discharge of every duty, Lewis Ginter'
beloved by his friends, admired and re-
srocge bv his fellow-citizens. was "A
soldier and citizen whose memory all
good men will honor and revere.
Receive then. this portrait. which, win
startling distinctuess represents MN as
he lived and wrought good deeds amongst
Us. and I trust that lons after u mas per
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