Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-21
PICTURES OF HEROES.
TWO PORTRAITS ADDED TO THE
GALLERY OF LEE CAMP.
GENERALS CHAMBLISS and CORSR.
Presentation Speeches Made ny Hon.
P.F. Weaver and Capt. Charles U.
Williams, While Mr.. Parham ana
Col. Herbert Receive the Pictures.

The portraits OF two distinguished bril-
gade commanders in the Confederate
army were presented to Lee Camp last
night. and the occasion was fraught with
more than ordinary interest to the vete-
rams and friends OF the camp.
The subjects of the two portraits-Bri-
gadier-General John r. Chambliss and
Brigadier General NJ. d. Corse-were gal
liant soldiers, and their memories are
cherished by the veterans. who love to
recall their brilliant deeds and to do honor
to them.
The portraits, both of which are pro-
! nounced TO be speaking likenesses Of the
originals, occupied prominent positions
| on easels on the rOstrum, and behlnd
] them the various speakers stood. Inc
camp hall was crowded with an interest
ing and appreciatiye audience, and the
speakers who presented and accepted the
portraifs were frequently interrupted by
! applause The programme was inter
/ spersed with music. both vocal and In
| strumental. rendered by a company OF
ladies' and gentlemen organized for the
occasion by Captain Frank w. Cunning
| ham.
The first picture presented was that or
General Chambliss. Hon. ID. &. Richard
son presided over the camp and present.
! cd Colonel John Il. Laughton, chairman
of the Portrait Gallery Committee, VINO
in turn called upon Captain John Lamp
to introduce Hon. Peter f. weaver, Oh
Emporia. The Congressman PAID hlgh
tribute TO Mr.. Weaver, and alluded III
eloquent terms to General Chambliss'
GENERAL. CHAMBLIsS'S DEATH.
Mr. weaver, ascending TO the rostrum,
evnressed his thanks for the kind words
spoken OF himself, and paid an affection
ate tribute to the distinguished hero. lie
told of his intimacy with General Cham-
hiss and asserted that he was tho last
person TO see the Confederate leader awe
General Chambliss lost his life on the
charles CITY road, not far from klch-
n,ond and Mr.. Weaver gave graphic
dascrintion of his end. The enemy, the
sneaker said. were upon Chamblss, and
he was unmindful of his danger MI
Weaver informed him of his danger put
he declined TO retreat, and calmly issued
an order, which the speaker star.eu ~
execute when volley from the Guerra I
line made General Chambliss's morse
riderlegs and rendered his wife widow.
Mr.. Weaver concluded his address IN
brief peroration. and Captain Lamb was
called upon TO read a biographical sketch
~ General Chamblss. When he had con-
Guided Mr.. b. NJ. Parham, sergeant
major of Lee Camp. accepted the PORTRAY
ON behalf of the camp. He made snort
hut most feeling, address, paying hlsh
tribute TO his old commander.
After Mr.. Parham's remarks MI Lou
man and Captain Cunningham sang as
duet Calvary" and Miss Durham LOT
nerly of Norfolk. violinist Oh marked
ability, rendered a selection Cap, t,i
Cunningham then sang 'Otl III 'he sunny
Night"
GENERAL CORSE'S PORTRAIT.
After the musical programme had been
concluded, the portrait or GenefaI C0rSe
was presented by Captain Charles U. VIII
,ioms the first commander OF Lee Camp
and member OF General Corse's stah
Mr. Williams spoke OF his old commander
In the most heartfelt terms. paying the
HIGHEST tribute TO his memory. AS
soldier none were more gallant, the speak
or said. and his character was beyond re-
,rooch. With him duty was the sublim-
Get word I'm the English language, and
no lived up to his convictions IN every
relation Of life.
CantaIn Williams was loudly applauded.
and Colonel Arthur Herbert, OF AleXan-
dria, accepted the portrait on DehaIi VI
the camp. He gave graphic account or
the incidents OF Pawnee Sunday, traced
the progress OF southern arms, and told
of the loyalty Of southern women. he
then told of the gallant part Generai
Corse took in the struggle of the Con-
federacy. and eulogzed him In the highest
terms.
CAPTAIN stratton offered vote OF
thanks TO II. Z. Lee Camp, No. 2, Of
Alexandria. and to Chambliss- Barham
Camp. of Emporia. for the portraits pre-
scented and to the speakers who had pre-
scented them. The resolution was carried
bv a rising vote; after which the camp
adjourned.