The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-06-20
Wednesday, June 20, 1900.
Louisville Reunion.


Comments on the Confederate Reunion az
Louisville, KY. are nearly all in. AS rule
the reports are OF the moet pleasant, though
there may be q very small discoraant nole
now and then.
Hon. w, H. Parker, q veteran OF the west
ern Army seems 90 be the most delighted
delegate with whom we have talked. FROM
start to finish every ything went we'll with him.
Mr.. Parker was not only one Of the best OIL
GERS in the 10th 8. c., Regt.. but he was one OF
the kindest officers TO the private soldiers.
One old soldier loves tc tell how Mr.. Parker
saved his life. In one tof the long marches
in Kentucky, Mr.. Parker gave his horse
10 the sick and exhausted soldier, and
that old soldier holds him In grateful remem-
brance to this day, believing thatMr Parker
saved his life.
Miss Lucia Parker. his daughter, went to
Louisville with him. She went as sponsor
for the South Carolina division, and nobody
was received with greater consideration than
Miss Parker. On Saturday night OF the Ne
union large party was given especially IN
her honor. The Courier-J ournal made special
mention OF her presence in the city and pub
lished q handsome picture of her. Socially
she was queen Of the occasion, rejecting
honor on the state which she represented.
Mr.. w. A. Templeton was pehaps, the
youngest soldier who served in the army as
long es he did. Official mention was twice
made in the field reports from the army TO
Richmond ss to his gallantry. In one OF the
battles he was wounded. His command
reached Chickamauga to take part in the bat
tie. He is an enthusiast on Confederate war
histor7, and two years ago made more efforts
TO get a correct record printed of his company
than the combined efforts Of all other soldiers.
He was one OF Abteville's delegates to Louis
Vile, and was delighted with the whole Re-
union.
DR.. j. Lowrie Wilson takes greater delight
in war history than any survivor OF the blood
lest struggle on record in the annals OF war
Born In India OF missionary parents he I'M
bibed, or Inherited, all their self sacrifice ana
fidelity to the cause OF our Saviour. When
the war broke out he was not only soldler OF
the Cross, but he became soldier OF MS
country, and undertook cheerfully Oil the
perils Of the camp and III the dangers Of the
field. In that struggle he lost foot, but IN all
the succeeding years his valor is unconquer-
eble. While the best OF his services and the
most jealous of his devottons is given at the
Throne Of Grace, he adorns the life Of q Chris
tian soldier and Christian gentleman. No
man at Louisville had better time.
Gen. R. r. Hemphill was among the distin-
guished guests at Louisville. In the war he
served in the 7th s. c. ". and in Orr's Rifles.
He was orderly for Gen. NJ. l.. Bonham at the
battle Of First Manassas. He was afterwards
sergeant major OF Orr's Rifles. He, like Mr..
Tempeton, was one Of the youngest men In
the army. and although his official duties re.
quired his presence in the most dangerous
places during the many battles in which he
took part, Providence seemed to protect him
from" the arrow that f1yeth by day, and shield
him from the pestilence that walketh in dark
ness" He weighed only 90 lbs, while in the
military service, but he did the duty OF the
largest man In the army. The General is q
fine writer. and knows more of the history OF
the war than any man living. His retentive
memory enables him to Ak dates, places and
actors In all the great struggles in which he
and the Army OF Northern Virgins took part.
He is able to correct greater number Of er.
rors by Con federate historians than any pub
lie speaker or writer or the present day.
seek to employ another historian, no man
would claim to fll the place more ably or
more acceptably than would Gen. r. r.
Hemphnl. ON his return be stopped at
Chattanooga, and went to Snodgrass Hill and
other historic spots in Chickainauga Park,
which was dedicated to American Valor.''
Capt. James Pratt, of this county, was
another OF the honored delegates who went
from Abbville. He is about IS years of age and
in good health. AS captain in the army he
was distinguished for courage and fidelity TO
every duty. AS citize, he stands well and
lives happily at his home, some four miles
from town.
DR.. o. P. Hawthorn. OF Due West, was one
OF the patriots who, in his young manhood,
left his comfortable home at the outbreak Of
the war and went to Virginia to share the
dangers and hardships Of the strife. he was
the few remaining members OF his family
name. Fifty years ago there were many good
men in that section bearing the name OF Haw.
thorne, but they are nearly all gone now.
The Doctor in war was good soldier. In
peace he is good citizen.
Mr.. M. II. Wilson went as delegate fro 4
the Abbeville organization OF Veterans, and
no organization sent more faithful delegate.
He loves his country and in his youth he took
up arms for the cause he thought was right.
Although the ConfedeIates were vsnquished
he is still proud of the part he took in the
war. AS citizen he discharges every duty.
AS a farmer he prospers and grows richer
with the passing years. >