The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-10

OF legislative capacity. a most eloquent
dcbatcr and with an unsurpassed eXecu-
tive ability as proven in the discharge Of
the duties of The highest and most diff
cult executive Offices.
gle possessed a combination Of great
qualities, rarely equalled and never sur
passed. And In addition 10 these great
qualities he possessed the most unseltish
character ! have ever known. and the
most humane and merciful disposition,
with a gentcness I'm domestic and social
life which commanded the admiration
and respect of all who knew him. And to
all these he adoed the character Of de-
vout Christian.
A TRUE ESTIMATE.
MY estimate of his character has been
formed from q personal acquaintance OF
"a good many years. and from close per
sonaI and official relations with him dur.
ing the four years Of the war between
the States.
while the cause of which he was the
highest and truest representative failed
OF success, he carried TO his grave sin.
cerity of respect. an enthusiastic devO'
ton Of the people ne served and repre-
scented. unsurpassed 10y any ever shown
10 any successful hero or cOnquerer
And the future will show when the
clouds Of passion and prejudice shall
have passed away that the cause and
principles he represented were just, and
| based or the true principles Of consi-
! tutional government local self-govern-
mcnt and civil liberty
! God bless his memory"
Judge Reagan said be would not con-
/ clude without at least a reference TO the
| last resting place OF jefferson Davis, Jr.,
| marked by broken column. The loss Of
/ this promising young life in the service
/ of others was point in which the speaker
| detected a strong resemblance to the
! father.
Judge Reagan nrad from manuscript.
| and it was noticeable that he did not use
glasses.
/ FITZHUGH LEE.
J Mr.. Elyson was delegated to introduce
| General FItzhugh Lee and in doing so
! ne made graceful reference to the place
| the names of Lee and Davis hold in
| Southern hearts, but said that the one he
| was about to present did not rest his
/ claims on reflected glory but had won
| his own position in public esteem.
| General Lee was given an ovation. lie
! did not speak at great length. but his re-
! marks were very appropriate.
/ He said il was a great privilege 10 stand
| i'm Hollywood to-day and a picturesque
| and unusual scene to see so many gath
/ cred 10 do reverence TO the family Of a
! former cheftain.
General Lee became quite eloquent as
| ha referred to the waters Of the James
as chanting q requum TO the dead as they
| go on their way TO the sea.
He spoke OF the pleasant memories
| called up by the reminders, of the life
Of President Davis from the West Point
! days 10 the close OF bis great career.
! The great capacity the President had dis
played as United States senator, Sec
rotary Of War. and in other capacities
had made. him second 10 no statesman
from Maine 10 California.
A glowing tribute was paid 10 the spot
less character. the grand intellect and
the kind disposition Of the citizen, sol
der, and statesman.
General LC,e rejected as untenable tho
suggestion put fopyard by critics OF Mr.
Davis that he was a man having little
regard for the rights of the people lie
spoke of his never failing courtesy and
consideration I'm offices he had held.
The speaker was particularly glad the
great man sleeps his last sleep in Rich
| mond so that the children and their chill
dren's children may come 20 Hollywood
and draw inspiration from contemplation
Of his memory.
KNEW MISS WINNIE.
General Lee said he knew the Daughter
of the C6nfederacy in life and was loyal
10 her memory In death. She was god
mother TO one OF his children, and often
a guest at his home. Hence he esteemed
ii great honor 10 be present at the ex-
! ercises Monuments are erected TO poets
statesmen and soldiers. but rarely has
one been erected TO a woman. But"
he added. rarely has there been such a
women"
General Lee concluded with a tribute
to the life-partner Of Mr.. Davis "she who
was as faithful 10 him in the hours OF
tribulation as in the days Of his greatest
JOY and triumph" lie knew that she
was always welcome In Richmond. and
she should know that the city is grateful
to her for giving permission for her to
sleep here.
THE ODE.
"The tenderest sentiment finds express
sion in verse" said Mr.. Ellyson as he
introduced Dr. II. NJ. GARRISON the au-
thor Of Songs OF Love and War" who
read an ode to the Daughter of the Con-
federacy IL follows:
Sweet women Of the South, come gather
round
This silent statue. II but typihes
The grief the people feel for her who lies
In rastful sleep beneath this hallowed
mound.
Distinguished daughter OF a race renown-
ed,
In the full flush OF faultless womsnhood
Before the worlds admirng eye she
stood
A very queen, with every virtue crowned
Mid stirring scenes OF stubborn battle
born,
Child Of the chieftain Of hapless cause,
For scofing foe she had no word Of
J. scorn- LiA-l 80. A.-.I