The morning news., 1899-11-25
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all the arrangements for the entertain
ment of the veterans. He is sure that
they could not be surpassed. Every de-
tail has been well thought of and every
thing done for the comfort, convenience
and pleasure of the visitors.
Gen. Walker was struck with the splen-
did composition of the convention. While
1t was a great pleasure to him to look in
the faces of the men, who had battled
with him in the grand struggle for Con-
federate Independence, yet 1t was particu-
larry gratifying in the splendid character
of the men, as evidenced in their appear
ance. The large majority seemed intelli-
gent, thrifty, successful men. He has at
tended many conventions Of veterans and
seldom seen so fine a body of men.
Cen Walker met some comrades from
his old command, who had settled in Geor-
gia. 1t was a great qualification TO him.
His war service was largely on the soil of
Georgia and he was wounded in defense
of her strongholds. When asked as TO his
war service, Gen. Walker said that ne
was in the Tenth South Carolina Regi-
ment, first as adjutant. then. adjutant gen.
eral of Manigault'S brigade and finally as
lieutenant colonel of the Tenth South Car
olina Regiment, which position he gained
when only p years old, ana after serving
with the man who promoted him
When appointed lieutenant colonel of
the IGnln 6OuLn CarOllDd regiment every
officer of that regiment waived rank, that
he should be appointed, a tribute which
Gen. Walker values most highly. He
was with Manigault's brigade in all
the battles of the army comma nded by
Bragg, Johns ton and Hood, and laid down
his sword only at the final surrender in
North Carolina. He has been commander
of the South Carolina Division, United
Confederate Veterans, about four years,
and under his care it has grown to be
the largest division, save that of Texas.
Gen. Walker speaks in the warmest
terms of the splendid reception he has had
at the hands of the people of this. city
and goes back to Charleston with deep
love for Savannah
Savannah" he said, has exemplfed
in her treatment Of Georgia veterans dur
ing this reunion her splendid reputation
for generous hospitality"
II have never attended a reunion that 1
enjoyed more" said Col. Corey j. Thorn
ton yesterday, in speaking of the treat
ment Savannah has given the veterans.
II like Savannah and think IL is one
of our best cities, and my love for her
and her hospitable people is growing hour
ly." Col. Thornton Is one of the leading
attorneys of the state, and is here in
command of a large company from Mus
cogee.
''What will you do with the veterans at
AUGUSTA next year Napt, JOY WINE q
well known member of Camp ABS, was
asked yesterday
1--WE shall only try to do as well as you
have done here" replied Capt. White. 1--WE
could not hope to do better. We have
been royalty treated. The affair could not
have been better managed. I do not know
what our programme will be next year.
We can't give the veterans an oyster
roast, but we may take them out and give
them a barbecue"
Gen. George p. Harrison, n native of Sa-
vannah, but now a prominent citizen of
Opelika, Ala, said in speaking of the re-
union: II knew that Savannah would do
the proper thing. She always does. had
some very important business before the
Supreme Court of Alabama, but when l
received the invitation to come here
could not resist 1t has been most en-
joyable occasion to me"