The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-21

won at Gettysburg tho North would have
been so discouraged and the South so
stimulated that tho bird OF victory would
have perohed on the Southern standard.
At any rate, II not victory the South
would have Cotton a recognition Of her
rights.
Kemper Colonel o'Terrall took Up q
review Of his character and his official
acts MS Governor, which Colonel Came
ron had touched on but slightly. The
speaker paid the highest tribute to the
He showed that he was no dema gogue,
no time server, no man to be blown
hither and thither by every wave Of
public opinion. but first asked
Was It right?"
The speaker referred to an instance
whore he vetoed bill prepared to re-
leve the city Of Petersburg from the
possibility Of negro officials, and received
a great cry Of disapproval. But he knew
the law would have been In violation OF
tho Constitution and he would not shirk
tho responsibility assumed when no took
Colonel O'Ferrall closed with another
incident showing the Kindness OF heart
Of General I1emper Frequently tho
speaker had to walt for the applause to
cease. and many said he never was moro
brilliant In his life.
OVATION TO DIN. tSMIIti.
General Lee was introduced by Com
mandcr Smith.
Or. Smith was most happy In present
Ing General Leo. He said we had great
many Governors. oftcntimes governors at
our homes-a remark which was greeted
with laughter. and the ladies seemed par
ticularly pleased.
But tho humor Of the evening was. no
said, that he should be Introducing Gov.
errors Of Virginia TO Richmond and
Virginia audience--it was joke. for en-
ample, that he should be introducing Fltz
Lee.
General Lee was enthusiastically called
for. and he came forward.
This most popular OF all Virgin1ans
made one OF the best addresses of his
life He was the cause Of Or. Smiths
getting the greatest ovation Of the even
ing, and as proud as any Virginian has
ever received. He said that he could not
see why Dr.. Smith should not Introduce
any man In the State. When the greatest
corps commander In the world. Stone
wall Jackson. was wounded. and was dy-
ing at Charlottesville, the bullets were
whIstling and striking down those who
bore him, Dr.. Smith lay down by General
Jackson nearest the fire line and pro-
tected his commander with his own body.
When those words had passed the lips
Of General Lee. the audience rose In their
seats. cheered and applauded for a min
ute or more, paying a tribute to Dr..
Smith that was magnificent and over
whelming. Whilethe people cheered. he
eyes OF the brave sold;e filled with tears.
VICTORY FOR SOUTH.
General Lee continued when the ap-
plause ceased, and gave a picture OF the
field OF Gettysburg, when she three days
battle was fought. Had Lees orders bsen
carried out the South would have won
this fight and been victorious In the war.
Replying to what Colonel Cameron had
said, that 1t was best the South had
not won in the war. General Lee said he
was never one to be glad the war ended
as it did. With more than usual fire,
while his audience nearly went wild in
its demonstration of applause. General
Lee declared that If he reiolced in the
defeat Of the South, he would head NIB
and destroy Lee and Jackson's statues
and bid the ladies to cease, who were try
ing to get more money with which to
build monuments to Confederates.
Tyler and Hunton.
Major Tyler was called upon and made
a delightful talk He is an exceedingly
pleasing mpromptu speaker and one Of
was rather remarkable that he should
have been present when news came to
Mrs. kemper that her husband was
killed. He saw her grief them but was
fortunate enough later to Ne able to
convey to her the news that General
Kemper was only wounded and would
soon be with her. He saw her tears
then turned to laughter
Major Tyler was received with enthu
siasm, showing that he had lost none Of
his popularity with the people.
Governor Montague was called upon,
but. begging to be excused from a speech.
called out General Hunton, who was
with Pickett at Gettysburg. General
Hunton made nne address and stirred
his audience to enthus asm equal almost
to that produced by General Lee.
Before pronouncing the meeting over
Dr.. Smith stated to the audience con-
hdentially that they had to be careful
not to let the excitement reach too high
a pitch. as with DR.. J. William Jones,
Judge George L. Christian and many 9TH
ers like them present, there would be no
telling what would happen. This sally
created much laughter. in which Dr..
Jones and Judge Christian joined hear
tily. Gen. Lee wanted to know with
which side DR.. Jones sympathized, and
this playful hit at DR.. Jones Confederate
zeal, we'll known to all. was greeted
with another burst of laughter DR..
Jones' motion that the rising vote of
thanks DO extended tho speakers was
carried. and tho vote heartily given.
Adjournment followed.