The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-31

great armies along a battIenne Of more
than two thousand miles. No body OF men
were more devoted more free from all
selfish ambition, Of purer characters than
the officials and civil representa- ves of
the Confederscy.
They did all that genius. craftsmanship
and patriotism could effect, and they stand
In the soberer background Of the great
battle-picture, with a dignity as noble as
that of the Roman Senators, when the
Gaul was laundering at the gates Of the
Eternal City.
But the central figure of all this great
drama tine man around whose name will
ever cluster the choicest memories, who
will be to the world to time, to eternity
the cou1ple.est incarnation of Southern
aspirations of Southern ideas, and VINO
In his life and personality was one that
we should be proud Of and representativ
Of all upon which we can base our vim
dication-Soldier, Statesman, Orator-Jef-
ferson Davis combined in himself quail
ties which made him foremost in every
s1,here of activity, and which would have
made him famous In any age. in any
land, in any condition.
WAS THE LEADER.
He was no accident of occasion, nor Sc
Iected as a leader because he was radl-,
cal exponent of extreme tendencies IN a.
time of storm and stress But the south
NATURALLY
cause ne was In political life the embodl-
n,ert of the great principles which she was
about to put to the perilous test OF tattle E
and in his personal character was the
highest type of outhern manhood. ana
In the trials Of the terrible years s5thal
followed, he proved true to the estimate
placed upon him and the trust reposed IN
him by his people.
But there is not time for me to dwell
q sir of
is mortal of him rests within these sacred
precincts. What more appropriate sepul-
cher could have been given his ashes?
Here. in the capital, city of his Confed-s
eracy; here, in this bivouac of his soldiers;s
here, amid scenes and memories linked
inseparabiy with his name, our President,
our chief, soundiy SUM
bers, while the love and devotion of his
people stand sentry at his grave. But
let us not forget we have a duty yet
undone -Four years ago a multitude was
gathered in this hallowed spot which
came from every hamlet and city of the
South-maid and matron, lisping child
hood. young men, and veterans of the
great war, all-thronged these quiet ave-
nueS to do final honor to our noble lead
er, and to lay the cornerstone Of monu-
ment worthy Of his glory, and commensu-
rate with our affection. This work has
not yet been completed, but it has been
taken in charge by that sweet sisterhood.
the Daughters of the Confederacy, and
we doubt not their loving persistence will
soon be crowned with success.
HIS FAME SECURE.
The fame of Jefferson Davis needs no
memorial arch to rescue 1t from oblivion
It stands secure. enshrined in the hearts
Of his people, and inscribed forever on
the tablets Of history.
But it is duty we owe ourselves and
our children's children. that we should
snow to the world the love and venera-
ton we feel for the sublime man who
wrought and suffered for us.
The effigies Of his two great lieutenants-
the peerless Lee and the brilliant jack
son-stand within bugle-call of their old
commander. They would not have it
that equal honor shall not be shown their
trusted chief.
The monument erected to Jefferson
fidelity to the purest ideal Of a republic,
and the highest standard OF human
greatness.
praised above men be thou,
Whose laurel-laden brow,
Made for the morning, dropped not in the
night:
Praised and beloved, that none
OF all thy great deeds done
Flew higher than thy most equal spirits
flight;
Praised, that no doubt nor hope could
bend:
-Earth's Hottest head, found upright to
the end.
SEND LOVING GREETINGS.
After the conclusion of Mr.. Tyler's adj
dress Mr.. Joseph Bryan read a resolu-
ton; which was adopted by the Ladies,
telegraphed to the members of the asso-
citation now in Louisville, Ky, attending
the Confederate reunion. AS the address
of the ladies was not known, the tee-
gram was sent to General Theodore S.
Garnett, commanding the Virginia Divis-
ion; Judge George l.. Christian and Hon.
]. Taylor EllySon. The following words
or greeting We're sent:
1.-The ladies of Hollywood Memorial AS
ISOLATION. assembled on Gettysburg Sec
ton of Hollywood Cemetery. Richmond,
send their loving greetings to the Confed-
crate veterans in convention at Louis
ville Ky, and pray Gods choicest bless
30 "BELLE S. BRYAN.
president"
The exercises were closed with the brief
prayer of Rev. DR.. Smith and singing Of
ne doxolosy, after which the graves OF
the dead were decorated with beautiful
flowers and Confederate colors
AT NATIONAL CEMETERY.
The memorial exercises at the National
Cemetery yesterday under the auspices
of Phil Kearney Post G. A. r., were I'M
usually appropriate and impressive.
At $50 yesterday morning the members
of the Post met at their hall and took
carriages, which We're in waiting, for the
cemetery. At 1890 the exercises We're
opened by Commander j. M. Bryant by.
the reading of Memorial Day orders. after
which prayer bv the chaplain Of the
Post "Star-Spangled Banner" by the
large crowd present was rendered with
good effect.
Mr.. n. j. Smith read Lincoln's memo
rial address, which was listened to at
tentively by those present Mr.. Edgar
Allan, Jr., delivered an eloquent memo
rial address. Professor Taft closed the
exercises at 1870 with an impressive
PRAYER The Cowardin Drum and Fife
Corps furnished excellent music while the
decorating of the graves was going on.
Regrets We're expressed by the speak
ers at the enforced absence of Mr.. Edgar
Allan, Sr on account of sickness
Inc National Cemetery is one OF the
prettiest cemeteries in the neighborhood
of this city, and has been greatly i'm
proved during the incumbency OF the
present superintendent, j. NJ. Bryant.
AT Alexandria.
ALEXANDRIA, VA, May 3o-special-
Decoration Day was generally observed
here to-day, large throngs of people
visiting the various cemeteries and dec
ora tino the graves of their deceased