Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-05-27


under the auspices of r. +. Lee CAM
of Confederate Veterans, we're interest
ing aud impressive from start to finish
and were listened to with oloee atten
lion by the large concourse OF people
who gathered arou0d the monument al
the intersection OF Prince and Washing
ton streets. The programme as publish
ed 10 the GsZette was fully carried out
The members OF the camp, headed by
Commander f. G. Graham, with Messrs
George II. Robinson and Julian Y
Williams as aides, mounted on horse.
back, gathered at the hell, corner Of
Prince aud Fairfax streets, shortly
before O'Clock, and with the Alexan-
dria Light Infantry, headed by drum
ssrps, parsded the streets OF the city,
according to the published line OF march.
Tire streets were tbrGaged with people
as the parade moved through the prin-
opal thoroughf2Is. Atsr about half
81 hours march the veterans reached
the monument, where the main exer-
clses we're held. Toe monument had
been preltlly decorated with flowers for
tue occasion. The assemblsge, which
vas very dense, was cslled to order by
ComUandsr Graham, who delivered a
fen appropriate remarks. Rev. Frank
j. Brook, pastor Of tae Second Presley
tsrisn Clutch and chaplain OF the
eaup, subsequently, offered up suitable
PRAYER. The otStor FOR the occasion
psas TO have been Representative Rice
A. Pisroe, o. yennersse, but, owing to
ha hoA
con rol be Was unable 10 be preseUt
sad Representative s. w. L. LsDham,
OF 1'exEs, a. the request OF Hon. J. r.
Rlxsy, me in bis stead. Among the
otser5 gd1 occupied ssats on tn g grand
stand we're Representative Joho F.
Rixey aud MES Nary Costs Lss,
daughter of Gen. Robert +. Lee. After
tie prayer the choir sang sour South
Igsd Representative Lsnham WAS
then Introduced by Commander Ora
ham. He delivered 40 able, eloquent
and impressive address, 10 which he
paid q glowing tribute to the CoUfed-
crate soldier. at .frequeot intervals he
was interrupted By applause. His
speech lasted over I'D hour, but dur
log lie delivery the flights of oratory
and pathetic passengers kept his aud
fence spell-boupd.
Among other things be said be was sn
uubidden guest, taking the place made
ready for another, but he was glad OF
the opportunity to address bis old
comrades OF the Army of Northern Vir-
ginia. Never having had the oppor-
tunity OF collegiate education which
he sincerely regretted, yet he would bot
exchange those four years which tried
mems Souls for course in any univer-
sity OF the country. He was proud to
have given his youth to cause he held
sacred, which he believed was right,
aud which WAS right. cloud applause
greeted the speaker at this point
Continuing to spoke of the bravery and
devotion OF the private throughout the
war, and only by whom we're made
oossible the brilliant victories OF Soutn
ern arms. The war be said was largely
the result of the slavery question;
other differences could have been set
tied. and he wished TO mention
poWerful factor in the struggle, which
had received but scant credit-the non
SLAVE holding white man. Many OF
them depended on their own lsoors for
their livelihood, and the employment
of slaves was burtiul to tnem. The
moupta liners had no use for slaves, and
vet this call of their state, with q
patriotism never equalled, these men
left their all and formed an army the
like of which has never been seen.
Turning to Miss Lee, who occupied
a seat on the stand, Mr.. Lsnbsm
paid q glowing tribute to her father,
whose name and lineage were
dear TO him. lie regretted that time
prevented the reading OF Gen. Lees
farewell address, but urged his aud
ienoe to read it carefully when they re-
turned to their homes. The Conteder-
ets soldiers, be said, were being rapidly
gathered to rest, but their influence
vas not dead, for 1t was extending TO
aIl ports Of the country, and to every
branch OF the government. Inc Sootn
Trusted to the sons OF the men VINO
sore the gray for her future welfare,
Aad she would not trust in vain, ior
thew we're the ones best fitted to guide
her progress. The speaker made touch
3ue illusions to the battle-scarred nag
Of he Coniederscy, whose fortunes ne
bSd followed for four weary years. and
which was still dear to his heart. When
death should finally summon him 10
Ahe biyouac Of the dead he hoped that
Nsme old comrade would be near to fol.
low his remains to the grave. and
vhsther his funeral be great event
attended by thousands, or a humble
PROCESSION Of few mouroers, be hoped
Chat On old Confederate dag might be
obtainable, and that IL might be wrap
ned around his body, aud he could resi-
Ike a warrior taking his last sleep.
The veterans and the many specta
t,rs subsequently, marched up *
Christ Church Cemetery, where hymn
was rendered by the choir ct the mount
vnsre are buried a number OF Copied
arsts soldiers Music was then render
ed nv the drum corps, after which tn
children of the CoDfederacy and tn
vaterans marched around the mound
and stgewed their flowers. The exer
cises were concluded with the nring 0
a vollsy by the Light Infsntry.,
Fhe choir, which was under tn'
lasdershIp of MIR. J. F. Rodgers We
cors uosed of members OF diherep
church choirs OF the city and Rendered
the selections most admirably.