Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-26

ed and beloved in life-whose death was
mourned by friends and former foes we
recollect his soidiery deeds, his beautiful
character his private virtues. his pub
lie services, he was SO kind so anlable,
so honorable that he furnished model
of love and simplicity in his domestic
life, and true specimen Of the able.
chivalrous soldier il his military career.
it SO happened that my first army life
upon graduating at West Point was UNI
der his tuition at Carlisle Barracks, Penn
sylvania, and from that hour to the day
mourned his death, his tent has been
pitched on a warm spot in my heart, and
There held secure by the strong cords OF
brotherly love.
General Maury loved his native State.
and sorrow pervaded every part Of it
when the news was flashed over her Dor
tlers that one OF the purest and truest Of
her sons had answered to the final roll
call.
DUTY OF THE LIVING.
I'VE, the survivors of terrible war,
have still to perform the duties OF life
we who are marching down the slope OF
life to join the bivouacs Of the dead-we
who have survived the storm of shot
and shell on the battlefield, and whose
near the flashing of the guns
should have our attention frequent
~ called to the devoted work Of the noble
Daughters of the Confederacy, "lest We
forget lest we forget the men who fell
in the same cause we were consendlng
for They did not know that sorrows
cloud had tipped our mountain tops,
hat our southern rivers had flowed trou-
oled into the sea, or that the shadows OF
lefeat had been cast over our plains and
valleys but. expired in the belief that
they would hear upon the far away, ete1
aal shores, the southern shouts Of VIC
Dry"
General Lee paid a glowing tribute to
The wonderful career of the private SOL
Tiers of the Confederacy, scorned the idea
| that either they or their leaders were
traitors, alluded with pathetic eloquence
| the fast disappearing southern veterans
Who are dropping out OF ranks, anc
| proceeded:
THE FLAG OF PEACE FLIES
1.-THE flag o. peace flies over the stacked
| Guns of Blue and Gray-again we are
! citizens of a common country-one flag,
| one ruler, one set of laws one destiny.
| Confederate survivors LOOK the present In
| the face with no apologies TOR the past.
| We recognize the new responsibilities and
! ,uties we owe the republic. The stars
| upon the national banner represent the
| States of the South as well as the States
| sentiments of the former southern sol
diers when I say their ambition now is
| to do their share towards building up this
! great country and make 1t what our faith
| ers intended it should be, the glory of
| America and blessing to humanity
| And Virginia, with her big heart bea tins
| for her soldier sons Is once more bright
! brilliant jewel in the crown that binds
the brow OF the American Union.
d Q q
mo RIPPLE OF BITTERNESS"
but yesterday in the capital city, amid
| the shout. Of the people, marched long
columns of soldiers who had contended
! for the unity Of the republic In the
! Southland the people assemble to cele-
brate the deeds Of soldiers who fought to
make two republics grow in this country
where only one grew before. Thank GOO
he period has arrived when each side
| respects the bravery and devotion Of the
| ather. and ceremonies. whether in Wash
! ington or Richmond produce no ripple OF
bitterness upon the sea of former strife
There is nothing inconsistent In our
presence or our purpose here to-day with
he full and loyal discharge of all duties
pertaining to our position as citizens OF a
| common country. We fought for our side
Of the civil contest from 1861 to 1865. The
questions at Issue were submitted to az
bitrament or the sword, and by tho sword
| they were decided
WHEN HE RECALLS THE PAST
Being one Of those who recognize the
! the war was over when the sun went down
behind the hills. and the wind behind the
clouds at Appomatto1, and dne OF those
too, who epliBted under the national ban.