Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-21
WANT THEN TO COME.
GRAND ARMY MEN URGE PICKETT
VETERANS To ACCEPT.
THR REU MON NEAR PHILADELPHIA
Committee from That City Make the
Most Earnest Appeal to the vir-
ginians To Become Their Quests
Meeting To he Called.


The Representatives OF twenty posts Of
the Grand Army OF tho Republic, eight
camps Sons of Veterans. ten regimenta
associations. and several ladies' auxiliary
corps. OF Philadelphia, arrived here yes
terday morning for the purpose OF ex-
tending TO the survivors OF Pickett Di-
vision an invitation 10 attend the forth
coming grand encampment in the Quaker
City as the guests OF these organizations.
Each visitor did his best throughout the
day 20 obliterate the unhappy Impressions
that were created a year ago by the ac-
sion OF some members Of the Philadelphia
Brigade when IL was suggested that an
invitation should be extended TO Picketts
men to attend tho 1891 reunion. Indeed,
nothing could have exceeded the cor
dislity OF the invitation. which was
backed by the assurance that the organi-
cations wero each and all unanimous in
their desire to welcome and entertain the
men WAC fsught with Pickett and sur
vived that wondrous charge at Gettys-
burg.
by one Of those strange fatalities that
seem TO wait sometimes upon the best
intentions, the letter of invitation which
was the precursor OF the delegation came
addressed TO the survivors OF Pickett's
Division, under the misapprehension that
the association was still In existence.
How It came to be presented TO Pickett
Camp-which includes about seventy-five
men who were in Picketts Division and
about seventy-five more who were not
has already been told. That there should
have been some delicacy in receiving the
invitation was only natural, but when
the situation was explained the delega-
lion at once broadened the terms, and
the committee appointed 10 meet the dele
cation VIII at an early date call the sur
vivors OF Pickett Division together and
recommend that the invitation shall be
accepted.
ARRIVAL OF THE DELEGATION.
The Philadelphia delegation arrived here
on the 6s5 train. 1t was composed of Dr.
w. Il. Jones and Messrs w. II. Lawrence
John J. Curly, John w. Frazier. Alfred
Craighead. w. j. Thompson, and f.. H.
Baker. The visitors were met at the de-
pot by Messrs. X. n. Northen, S. II. Gates
and w. II. Bass, and escorted TO Murphy's
Hotel, where breakfast was served. AZ
forwards they visited Lee Camp Hall, and
at 1880 O'Clock, tho time appointed for
the formal presentation Of the invitation,
they arrived at the hall OF Pickett Camp,
where they were met by the committee |
appointed to receive them, composed Of |
Messrs. r. n. Northen. S. r. Gates, w. |
u. Bass. DIR. u. G. Krouse, DIR. T. IT, STRAIT |
ton, NJ. Angle A. D. Redford, and Il. S. |
Cardozo.
There were no others present at the |
meeting, fact which seemed to have a |
depressing effect on both committees. Col
onel NOrthen expressed regret that this !
should be so, when he rose to welcome |
the strangers within the citys gates. The |
Mayor, he said, had been asked TO perform
this grateful task, but was unable to be |
present. He explained how the camp could |
not take action on the letter of invitation
received a few days ago, because it was
addressed 20 the Picketts Division Asso-
citation. lie assured the Philadelphians
that Picketts men had always cherished
the warmest feelings Of regard for those
men who Sought so calamity against them
AT Gettysburg, and particularly for the
Philadelphia Brigade.
THE INVITATION PRESSED.
DR.. Jones, chairman OF the delegation.
IN responding, expressed thanks for the
kind reception he and his colleagues had
met with on their arrival. They were
OF seven, he said, representing |
over forty different organizations In the
city OF Philadelphia. The organizations,
ne continued. had arranged TO hold a re-
union from the Sth TO the 14th of next !
month on the Delaware river, at a place
called Washington Park, eight miles be-
low the city of Philadelphia. The park
COO acres of land, he said, and
many very fine buildings, some of them
capable OF seating 5000 and 10000 people,
with perfect acoustic properties are To- !
Gated there. He spoke at length OF the
diversified kind Of amusements that may
be found there.
1--WE have been designated" continued
DR.. Jones, ''by the general organization,
which held q meeting on the Sth of this
month, in a resolution passed unanimous
~ and with great enthusiasm, to come
here and invite you to be our guests du-
ring the encampment week at no expense
10 yourselves. We all feel that since the
Of Lee, Wheeler, and Rosser
10 such responsible positions in the United
States army that Mason and Dixon's line
has been wiped out OF existence, and that
III bitterness between the North and
south should be buried. The entire popu-
alton of Pennsylvania is anxious that
you shall come"
THE PROGRAMME ARRANGED.
The speaker then outlined the pro-
,raumC OF tilc tIlNdliphlVhl' AlOhuaJ,
ne said, will be jubilee-day, and the park
would be formally thrown open after
treat parade through the streets of Phil
ldelphia.
Tuesday will be Sons OF Veterans day,
md the jfniors viii take charge of the
isitors.
Wednesday is ladies'-day, said DIR.
Zones. adding humorously that the cost
4 marriage-license in Philadelphia was
My GO cents and the Grand Army would ,
,ay for the stamp.
Thursday will be Grand-Army-Day
Friday has been dedicated to Picketts 7
Division and reunited country, and {
aturday will be peoples end politicians !
ay, when every candidate for public
flee within a circuit OF fifty miles or I
Is expected to be present. '
Sunday will be camp meeting-day, when I
will be delivered by prominent G
lergymen from every denomination.
WANT ALI. TO COME.
1--WE want you to come there" said :
,r. Jones, "as many as you please. From $
he time you leave home you will be our r
uests. we want you--want you the en- n
re week. We have been Instructed TO v
AXE no refusal. If we cannot get you
, any other way. we shall have TO get
he town constables TO bring You in a
ody. You will be domiciled at the Con-
mental Hotel, one OF tho best in the =
ty. and you can get your meals there or =
I the park"
oLONEL FRAZIER'S STRONG PLEA. G
Colonel ]. w. Frazier was then intro s
uced. He said: We feel that a visit u
.om the Pickett Division Is due to the a