The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-08
Jacksonville Chantar.

The John H. Forney Chapter, U. D. G., gave an oyster supper recently at the Iron Queen Hotel and raised the sum of $23 This added to sums heretofore raised by John Forney Chapter, makes about $2OO so' far contributed toward the building of suitable monument to the famous artillerist, John Pelham, whose body lies in the cemetery here.
 It has been stated in public meetings and in the press that John Pelham's 8 grave Hes in a neglected cemetery un- marked and uncared for. This Is not true in either particular. Tue cemetery of Jacksonville, in which repo0es the bodies of many men of Alabama. illustrious in its history, both in war and peace is a beautiful spot, well cared for. Pelhams grave is marked by a modest stone and receives a loving care always at the hands of the people. It Is true that the stone which marks the last resting place of John Pelham Is not commensurate with his fame or his deserts. Such a monument would be beyond the means of a town the Size of Jacksonville, but such as the town can build 1t will build, with or without outside help-something beautiful and tasteful-sinoe the refined and patriotic women of Jacksonville have taken the matter up.
 OA I41o S@OV BO TdloSO, S4S mas been contributed from the outside, as follows: Selma Chapter. Selma. E; FelhaSn Chap ter, Birmingham. $10; Huntsville Chapter Huntsville, n; Dixie Chapter, Montgom- cry. $1O;. Cradle Confederacy Chapter, Montgomery, s; Miss Kate Cunningham Birmingham, $12.
 AS soon as 1t becomes generally known throughout the State that the ladies of Jacksonville have taken up this patriotic work, subscriptions will flow in from all over Alabama, for John Pelham's fame belongs not only to Calhoun County, but to Alabama and the South as well, Mrs Annie Daugette is the secretary and Treasurer of John Forney Chapter of Jacksonville, and any contributions sent to her will be added to the Pelham mon ument fund.
 The following communication, furnished us by the historian of the Union Springs Chapter. will be of interest to our readers:
 A Letter From F. T. Chase.
 Editor Herald-With other Confederate war relics displayed in Union Springs, January l9, was one given the State De- partment by F. T. Chase. MT. T. B. Miles referred to MT. Chase in hattering terms, and so many inquiries were made concerning this gentleman who endeared himself to county, State, and the Confed- crate cause in general. we know 1t will be of interest to say, Mir. Chase, after passing his list year. now rests from his labor in the beautiful Camp Nicholrs Soldiers Home. New Orleans and I take the liberty of publishing a letter written by him to The Montgomery Advertiser at the beginning of the hostilities years ago. His heart is still with Alabama.
 A. l.. Rumph
 Historian Union Springs Chapter.
 The Letter.
 Perote, Ala. Jan. 19, 1861.
 Dear Editor-I am a "Claremont boy who strayed of to Alabama eight or nine years ago. and drop you a few lines as learn that some of my friends desire to know my opinion In the present crisis,
 Alabama has seeded from the Union, and is prepared to defend herself as an independent State till the last extremity She will never submit to union again with the Northern States. The greatest delight and enthusiasm prevails, and 1t will never be necessary to draft men for the defense of the State, My whole heart is with Alabama
 As a member of e rWolpnteaF uailttHFgy z