The Savannah morning news., 1901-06-09

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tie of the war" However, he now seems
to think that West Point is entitled to
that honor. Gen. Wilson's raid through
Columbus, from Chickasaw, Ala, to Ma
con, Ga, is said to have not ended until
April "a. Columbus is mentioned in the
list of battles of the war, but West
Point does not appear there. In Ham,
merly's list Fort Taylor" is given in
tended for Fort Tyler. AS Columbus and
West Point were attacked on the same
day the latter was not the last battle
of the war;.
Col. John W. Faxon of Chattanooga,
Without Gun" in the last Christian
Observer of Louisville, KY, one verse of
which is follows
Forrest, brave, unhinching, daring,
Gave his state his need of fame;
Still, the painful truth is glazing,
No memorial bears his name;
Name so worthy;
Fame deserving;
Firm and faithful;
Never swerving."
The poem was written for the Memphis
reunion, and as Gen. Forrest and the For
rest monument were the principal fea-
! lures of that reunion, the above verse was
rather premature. The finest pictures, the
longest sketches and the best demonstra-
| lions were all for the famous Wizard of
the Saddle" Memorial services were held
! In his honor and the cornerstone of his
monument laid with impressive military
! and Masonic ceremonies. Gen. Forrest
! although worth over $4,000, went into the
! army as a private and came out a lieu
| tenant general and one of the world
most illustrious cavalry commanders.
The Grand Army of the Republic Mem
( rioI
very generally observed throughout the
whole country, and in many places the
| graves of the Confederate soldiers were
also decorated with flags and flowers. In
! Orlando, Fla, beautiful silk flags 12x1S,
on handsome gilt spear top STATS, were
! placed at all the soldiers graves of
both armies. These flags were sent to
| Gen. S. Herbert Lancey of U. S. Grant
Post, by Lafayette Post of New York, the
richest and most distinguished post in
! the country, and one whose generous
! deeds of patriotic benevolence have won
for it the gratitude of the nation. Col.
Allen C. Blackwell, it's popular comman-
der, went to Porto Rico and placed a
big United States flag on every school
house there, and then sent flags to Cuba,
the Sandwich Islands and the Philippines.
He is now assisted by Adjt. Wilbur F.
Brown, preparing a big flag demonstra-
ton for June IA called Flag Day" under
the auspices of the Daughters of the
American Revolution.
Memphis certainly has cause to be sat
isfied with her hearty and generous recep-
ton of the United Confederate Veterans
and all its attendant organizations. l can
| truly say the souvenir issue of the Com
mercial-Appeal of Tuesday, May 2S, is
superior to any similar one published at
any previous reunion. Not only does it
excel in its portraits and illustrations, es-
pecially it's colored cover, but its reports
of the proceedings are up to a high STAN
dard of journalism. The photo-engrav-
ings of the division and brigade com
manders of South Carolina, Georgia and
Florida. with their sponsors, are lfe-like
and well executed. The full-page pictures
of Gen. r. E. Lee and Lieut. Gen. n. B.
| Forrest are superb. and should be framed
and hung up in the homes of the veterans
who fought under their heroic leadership.
l notice that there are few errors in this
issue, and yet a great deal of haste was
necessary to it's prompt issue. In one pro-
gramme Gen. George p. Harrison is Har-
ris, and in a local item Brig. Gen. Fitz
Lee is called major general in the
United States army. An order from Brig.
Gen A. j. West Is printed Wesh.
A distinguished Confederate veteran
writes me that ne heartily indorses my
views in regard to the improperly of ad-
hitting Sons of Veterans into member
ship in the L. c. V. or the G. A. r. The
simple fact that they never served in the
Civil War; and therefore know nothing
of the perils and hardships and gallant
exploits OF their heroic fathers. is reason
enough why they should not be allowed
to share the honors that so Justly came
to the battle-scarred veterans OF both
these great organizations. The
same correspondent says: You write his
tory. and If not presuming too much. l
would say this. II you were to compile in
book form your valuable and reliable let
tiers, what a valuable contribution il
would be to our war history. Your letters
ore calm, truthful, and comprehensive.
Being 50 far removed from my old com
rades your letters take the next place 10
being with the survivors. Again. let me
express the great pleasure your letters
give me. I look forward with eagerness
for the arrival Of the Sunday edition OF
the Morning News in this far-off isle Of
the sea"
There was an unusual number OF Con-
federate war generals at Memphis. j. 3.
Gordon, s. n. Lee. w. L. Cabell. c. A.
Evans. George W Gordon. r. NJ Law
and George p. Harrison were present as
ofn,gals OF the organization, Gen. Tyre
n. Bell OF the First Brigade OF Forests
Cavalry came all che way from Califor-
MIA to command his brigade in the pa
rade Age and inhrmities kept Lieut.. Gen.
Wade Hampton az home, and Gen. Eli
son Capers was also absent Gen. Joe