The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1899-02-22

survivor, and Will awaken the tender
est and most sympathetic emotions in
the breasts Of brave men and noble
women everywhere to witness the
remnant Of the Southern survivors Of
the mightiest war in history; vending
their weary footsteps in the last wear
OF the century made memorable by the
story of the glory of their incompara-
Die deeds, and after nearly four de-
cades have passed away, upon a pill
grlmagc OF love and sacred duty to the
historic city, where the sulen roar of
the first gun Of the great conflict was
heard, keeping step as it were under
the frowning battlcments Of forts Sum
ter and Moultrie, and marching under
the banner Of peace to pay their
tribute of love and homage to the
memory of their departed comrades,
and to strew immortclle> over the
graves of Our Heroes who lie peace
fully sleeping awaiting the judgment
day in their narrow homes in beauti-
ful Magnolia Cemetery.
". With magnificent hospitality,
determined not to be outdone by any
rival State, and vieing with the muni-
cipality Of Charleston; in the royal
invitation extended the Legislature
and Senate of South Carolina by a
rising vote have invited you within
her borders as the beloved guests of
their grand old State, granting you
the freedom of the Commonwealth,
where every home during those four
days of May will be your home, and
every heart beat will give you dou-
bic welcome to the old Palmetto State.
South Carolina 8 hospitality needs no
endorsement or guarantee from the
general commanding, it is the birth
right and heritage of her courtly peo-
pie, and is part of the history of
that glorious old State.
V. The general commanding, there
fore, urges the officers and members of
all camps to commence now, without
delay, uaking preparations to attend
this great Reunion, and to make
united and concerted effort to secure
the very lowest railroad rates, which
he has no doubt the generous officials
of Southern railroads will extend to
the old survivors, so as TO make this
Reunion the greatest ever held.
VI. He especially urges all camps
to commence now, without delay, pre-
pairing for delegates, alternates and as
many members as possible to attend,
so as to make it the largest and most
representative Reunion ever held; as
business of the greatest gravity affect
ing the welfare of the old Veterans
will be transacted during this ninth
annual Reunion such as the benevo-
lent care, through State or otherwise,
Of disabled, destitute and aged Veter-
ans and widows and orphans Of our
fallen brothers-in-arms. which will be
one of the most important matters for
our consideration. In this connection
the general commanding calls especial
attention to the increasing age, multi
piled sorrows aud corroding cares of
many Of the gallant old soldiers, who
riskcd their lives and fortunes for
what they considered right during the
eventful years Of 1S6165 Through
the mortuary reports received at these
headquarters he is daily and almost
! hourly reminded that the lengthening
| shadows Of time are fast settling over
the old heroes-reaching out already
beyond the allotted span Of human
life, many of whom had already pass
ed the age of manhood when, thirty
eight years ago, they promptly and
nobly responded to their country's
call. It is our bounden duty and the
chief mission Of the U. c. V. Associa-
tion that these unfortunate, sick,
disabled and INDECENT comrades and
brothers and their widows and orphans
ohouiu law Jul detCnliob3 CdiC auu
such help in their old age as their
more fortunate comrades eau procure
and give, and as their in6rmities and
misfortunes require. This to him
will be labor of love, and to the car
rying out Of which he will devote his
best efforts, and in the prosecution of
which sacred work he appeals to all
the members Of the u. G. V. Associa-
tion who are able for their earnest,
prayerful, patriotic help.
We Eust take care Of our old COM
radcs, and in doing this he feels con-
fident that appeals for employment
for the old Confederate Veterans, who