The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-24

Senators arose in body and resolu-
lions of honor and respect were passed
unanimously. He was appointed to
the command of the Twelfth regiment
by the President without his knowl-
edge or consent "Edgecombe" was
left a large legacy in his will, and
the county erected a handsome monu-
ment' to his memory at Tarboro. His
grave was in the family graveyard
but during this fall, his remains have
been carried to Tarboro and buried at
the foot of this monument, and at last
his grave is marked so that the gen.
erations to come may know where this
hero is buried.
Another, whose memory should be
honored so-Major Montford Stokes,
whose men, each one contributing a
dollar, presented him with hand
some thousand dollar sword (Which
is now loaned to the Hall of History
at State Library.) Where are the wo-
men belonging to these men, and of
others. like General Davidson, Col X.
Il. Paine. and Singletary? They cannot
know that the Danes of 1916, are
working to gain these men such nom
ors that belong to them and that have
been kept from them so many years.
Until year ago, the grave of George
E. Badger Singletary, captain of CO..
H was unmarked First lone of his
men" knowing the grave wrote on
slip of paper his name and rank and
slipped it in a split stick which was
seen by Col. Fred Olds, who men
toned it in the papers. His story was
instrumental in bringing a small sum
of money from friend. 1t was sent
to Col. Olds, with the request that he
would have q board painted with the
inscription on the paper with hopes
that this would last until the Danes
of 1916 could have a more substantial
one put in it's place; also that II the
money was not enough the amount
needed would be forwarded at once.
He replies that for such cause he
would add the amount due, and would
gladly attend to the memorial for US.
So, it is to him as we'll as to M onterey
Camp that this monument lit is of
stone) is the first to be erected to
Mexican soldier by the Danes of 1916.
There is another grave, of one of these
Mexican soldiers still unmarked in the
cemetery at Raleigh, viz: that of
Charles Manly, who was one OF the
brightest men in the Company II,
already ready with Jest, or a laugh,
helping his comrades through many
hard day and night. When Monterey
Camp has had the graves of all Next
can soldiers in the State marked with
stones inscribed with name, rank and
dates. she wishes to erect a monu-
menI, tall ana Stately, III Tic 1dpllol
Square at Raleigh, to the men, who
fighting under the Star Spangled Ban
ner. won a great part for their coun-
try thereby making her reach from
ocean to ocean.
The next reunion of the Veterans
and DANES of 40 is to be held at
Dallas. Texas, May, 1905. as guests OF
the Commonwealth Club of that city
You, Mexican veterans. may believe
that these Danes are doing all in their
power to obtain for you the honor and
the glory for which you fought and
won. That you should have your
rightful place in the history of the
United States and of the world. and
that you should have equal rights
with all soldiers who have fought I'M
der the Stars and Stripes, and Win
for you that dollar a Day pension
for which Mrs. Murdoch has so faith
fully labored. Talk to the women who
are your kin, and tell them of this
war. Git is not history ve) that If they
knew what you accomplished for this
'tOur Country" they would work un-
ceasingly, considering as their great
est privilege the right to call one of
these Victorious Soldiers Kinsman.
You, women who are so blessed in
being able to claim these men as your
kin, join Monterey Camp, and wear
the Danes Badges as your prOudeSt
you can also claim that you were one
of the Danes who helped to do all the
great things that have been accom-
plished for these men, who Won the
War with Mexico.
North Carolina wished to tell at the
Dallas Reunion, that she had the
proud distinction of having the name
dear to every Southern heart. Mrs.
V. Jefferson Davis, on her Camp Ros-
ter, but that the most noble woman
wrote: eff | can be one of two camps,
/ should be most happy 10 belong to
the N c.. Camp as no one honorS your
splendid State more than i do or than
my husband did | went to 1T as a
refugee when the enemy were invest
ing Richmond and found the Warmest
welcome in Raleigh by friends who
have remained so until today, and are
very dear to me. My Son-in-laW, j.
Addison Hayes, is the grandson or
Judge Henderson, of your State, who
was the last English Judge appointed
by King George as sovereign over the
American colonies, and your town mas
lways been an object of interest to
le But, | am a Missssppian, and
the flower of Mississippi went out
my husbands regiment and that my
state pride is great in their achieve
nent, / feel as if they might naturally
eel that l should attach my name
.rSt to that chapter which beionSS eS-
pecially to Mississippi. Please tell me
What you think without reserve? for
ny desire to crafty you and Mrs.
Hurdock is SO great / should like to
10 all you wish me to attempt.
1t hurt, and we hated very very
much to say 50, but Mississippi has
he best right to this Grand Dame
30 we had to write to her She is on
,ur Camp Roster with all the honor
We could give an honorary member.
Coming home from st. Louis with
I'll the badges on they attracted much
attention especially from the boys who
wanted to know all about them and so
we're told that the yellow and black"
vas from the Maryland veterans, the
green and white" from SCOTS Legion
IF Philadelphia, and so on. When all
he stories has been told, che boy, with
lis fathers love of the Old North State
n his heart, asked But where is
North Cardinals badge? We thanked
Jere for his interest and told him
that d. V. North Carolina should
have badges at Dallas.
Friends of these grand old Tar
heels, men and women, won't you, for
the love of them (and the memory
of those who have crossed the Great