The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-07
Survivors of the Sixth Army
Corps, and Many Ladies,
Journey to Picturesque
Cemetery to Do Homage
to Dead Chief.
The Cord Which Parted the
Clinging Stars and Stripes
Pulled by Capt Wright
Smith, Grandson of the
Patriot.


this afternoon. Over 100 members Of
that rapidly disappearing branch Of the
Federal forces which fought so gallant
y and with such distinction for the
preservation Of the Union journeyed TO
the National Cemetery at Arlington at
o'ciock, and an hour later participated
IN the ceremony Of dedicating the monu-
nlent erected by the comrades Of the
corps to the memory Of the late Mai.
Gen. HoTatio G. Wright
With the blue hills OF Virginia re-
hecting q soft glow over the scene. with
old Fort MyeT, now q bustIing army
post, Just across the road. and with the
broad. calm Potomac flowing silently on
few hundred yards away, the veterans
uncovered their thin gray locks and
bowed in silence as Capt. Wright smith.
L. S. A, q grandson of General Wright.
3erked the cord which parted the Stars
and Stripes elinging lovinly to the i'm
posing obelisk and pronounced the statue
unveiled.
General Wright was a member OF the
Sixth Army Corps. and on that accom-.
is held in loving remembrance by the
surviving mombers Of that organization.
First however, he was a good soldier. =
warrior who had been tried and nos
found wanting. That is the real reason
his memory is cherished so sacredIv by
his former comrades He was leader
among his companions when nothing but
sheer determination 10 follow the die
tates Of an honest heart and powerful
mind placed men above their fellows
He stood the test His comrades called
him TO go before them His country or
dered him to brave the dangers OF battle
and 10 bear the responsibility OF the
commander. He obeyed. and after the
close of the long struggle he was re
membered by those higher in authority
and was duly rewarded Ten years ago
he assembled with his comrades when
the national encampment was held in
this city. He is not with them today.
for during the intervening years he has
been called to his last and greatest re-
ward Yesterday his former compan-
ions, their hearts full of loving memo
ries OF him. stood uncovered about the
shaft which they have decreed shall
stand beside those OF Sheridan and Por-
ter and other heroes whose mortal rest
ing place makes sacred the National
Cemetery, as the impressive dedicatory
exercises were given
large number Of members OF the
corps gathered at the headquarters tent
at 1870 o'clock and proceeded to the
cemetery in body. A number OF ladies
accompanied them. Others fourneyed to
Arlington in twos and threes OF alone.
all meeting at the cemetery gate at
1:30 O'Clock Here the ladies we're left
to follow on by themselves Here. also
was met the Second Cavalry Band from
Fort Myer and the escort of ARTILLERY
men from Fort McHenry. The band
took The lead. The escort. which consist
ed Of company OF artillery dismounted.
followed The veterans marched direct
y in the rear Of their escort.
Slowly they wound their way about
the gravel drive to a prominent posi-
ton in front Of the mansion. where the
monument OF General Wright is located.
It rests on the edge Of the slope, facing
the river, with the monuments Of Ad-
miral Porter and General Sheridan 2
few rods 70 the left Here the little
party halted The band drew of 10 the
right and the escort TO the left leaving
Lhe. former comrades OF General Wright
fO gather in front Of the monument
few minutes delay was oecasioDe5 nv
the wait for the ladies', who walked from
the cemetery gate After a selection
BY the band, prayer was offered by the
Rev Tayloe Snyder This was followed
by brief Introductory remarks bv Dr
Charles Y. Petteys, chairman of the
dedication committee. DR.. Pettevs stat
ed the purpose Of the gathering. out
lined in brief what The dedication com
nittee had done 20 make the day one
long TO De remembered and thanked The
comrades present for their interest in
the dedication and their loyal support
Of the monument project since its con
ception.
Major Henry c. LaRowe. Of New York
city, gave a history Of the monument. .
The proposition to have the survivors OF
the Sixth Army Corps erect a moau-
ment TO General Wright was frs
preached one year ago. Committee
were provided for undertaking the col
lection Of contributions. However. the
found their duties light. as everyone
was anxious TO contribute The money
for the monument was easily raised and
the actual erection was pushed along
a. rapidly as possible The monument
was completed last spring.
The monument is moderately tall
obelisk OF turned granite on g heavy
base On its face, which is toward the
river, is bronze tablet upon which is
engraved General Wright's record sad
the announcement that the monument
vas erected by the surviving members
OF the Sixth Army Corps, together with
the date Of erection On the reverse
side Of the statue is q bas-reIief in
bronze OF General Wright. This, the vet