The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-30
A PORTRAIT
OF WElSICE:R
Fine Painting Is Presented at
Lee Camp Before Splcn-
did Audience.
TWO FORMER GOVERNORS
Cameron and O'Ferrall Make
Eloquent Addresses and Are
Warmly Applaudcd.
TWO FORMER GOVERNORS

Rofore a brilliant audience of fair Wo-
men and brave men. n handsome portrait
Of the late General D. A. Weisisor was
presented to r. u. Lee camp NO. l.
last night. and it now hangs upon the
walls of the camp, along with the hu-
merous others OF brave leaders who
fought for the cause of the South
The presentation speech was made by
former Governor William e. Cameron, of
Petersburg, who was an officer III sen
eral We!siger's brigade, and the portrait
was received on behalf OF the camp by
former Governor Charles T. o'Ferrall'
also a brave Confederate officer.
Both speeches were of very hisli W
der and were well received, tne oin al
having been often loudly cheered. COM
mnnder ]. Power Smith presided, and
there was a full turnout of the veterans
and their wives and daughters.
The portrait which was made by u
trained artist, was displayed upon an
easel on the speakers stand, and was III
full view of the audience.
Much Enthusiasm.
Commander Smith introduced the speak
ers in well chosen words. and their re-
marks provoked many outburss oil up
plausc.
rem and In IL the distinguished soldier
statesman fully sustained his reputation
MS scholar and orator, He had prepared
nothing and used no notes IN inc Out
set Colonel Cameron announced mat II
would be an injustice to General Weslger
to make any set speech on MS Ire ana
that he preferred to relate IN pam
way what he had known of him as II
n . n
soldier and officer of the ConfedeIacy.
Colonel Cameron grew eloquent at times
in relating the brilliant periods in Gen
cral Weisiger's official career, and he
showed that the distinguished leader had
had IA great deal TO do with the brilliant
success of The Confederacy until the end
finally came
A Strong Speech.
His tribute to General Weisiger's BRAY
cry as a soldier and officer and to ms
integrity as Il citizen was beaulltul III
the man who is famed throughout var
glnia as scholar and orator.
Receives the Picture.
Following graceful Introductory words former
Governor o Ferrail said in part;
~ have never seen the day nor ne noI "
n we' tr Il t, to o. departea uonlSdeate hero
whether his blood crlmsoned some Held where
The battle ragged loud and terrible Win ne
SOuths banner streaming over hiln or III inc
providence of God he survived the shafts of
war 70 answer the can with gentle hands
smoothing his pillow. and loving hearts thr9b-
hing around him aud tender voices Whispering
in his ear the promises OF Him Who doet!l
all things Well
'rhero is u halo encirclng the memory OF
a Confederate hero as bright IA Il noon-dpy
with a cioudless sky, Years may come and
wears may so; generations may come and
generations may go municipalities may crumble
and Kingdoms may fail new nations may be
mirhtv republic may succumb and go the why
Of he republics Of old sim tho glory Of q
Confederate hero WI never vanish nhtI' times
,'Tha war between the states created the
Confederate hero. Tho struggle for southern in
and retiring Southern man immortal; Y wrote
Ms name IN riches OF fame and carved II upon
pillars OF stone, and enshtlned II IN the sHss-