The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-02
IN MEMORY Of THE.
BOYS IN GRAY
Hartford to Build a Con-
federate Monument.
Eloquent Speakers Told of Brave
Deeds of Old and Men and Wo-
men Contributed Eagerly
to the Cause.
Especial to News and Observer. \

the elimination of the effort here to build
a Confederate monument. 1t was an ideal
day. The trains of Thursday brought the
distinguished speakers, who We're met by
a large gathering of people. Dozens of
decorated vehicles were on the streets, |
and red, white and blue bunting was seen
on all hands
This is historic spot. The air here
is pregnant with the essence Of offerings
here laid on the altar of constitutional
government and of liberty. The earliest
lasting settlement of this State was in
Perquimans county. The CARRIER settle
ment of 1884, has been abandoned. the
settlement here was after the Quakers
were driven from Virginia in 1862. Their
descendants still live here and profess
that quiet and peaceful faith. In that
year the King of the Yeopin Indians
granted to George Durant. the neck OF
land between the Little River and the
Perauimans River. This is the Oldest land
titled in North Carolina. Here lived John
Harvey, who succeeded John Ashe as
SPEAKER of the House in 1866. an Office
which he filled with great dignity and
intelligence for many years. He was
moderator of the first convention of the
people held at New Bern. He was presi-
dent of the Colonial Assembly in 1775
and continued in that office during the
long struggle between the Representatives
of the people and the representatives OF
the Crown-(iore VS.. Martin.
He was chairman of the first North
Carolina convention looking to concen-
tration on the part of all the colonies to
resist the encroachments of England upon
the rights and liberties of Americans. He
was distinguished for his intellectual pow
er, decision of character, and from adj
horence to principles. He died just as the
Revolution. in which he had been so ac-
tive an agency burst forth. The State has
always found here patriotic sons to do her
bidding and the names OF Jesse Eason
John Harvey. Bryant Harvey, John Whed
bee, Jonathan Skinner. Thomas Harvey,
Robert Riddck, Willis Reddick,, Cosby
Toms, Foster Toms, Francis Newly, the
Shepherds, Mullens, Granbys, Wilson's
Dixons. Blounts, Jordans. Copelands,
BARRIERS, Perrys, McMullens, Leghs,
Whites, Jaeocks, Whislows, Morgans.
Woods. Blanchards, and their descendants,
dead and living, are an honorable roll of
strong virtuous and patriotic men. While
proud of her past, this town and county
are rejoicing in an active present. Saw
mills oil mills, brick stores, new banks,
a good academy, a splendid water front,
a magnificent iron bridge are evidences
of modern growth. In the Confederate
army the county had brave and valiant
sons. The purpose to perpetuate their
memory has taken strong hold of the
people and the movement so ausplclously
begun yesterday will, eliminate in one of
the handsomest monuments In the State.
1t will be placed on the junction of the
main streets of the town and the incoming
stranger will see at once the patriotic
appreciation of this good people for these
brave heroes.
The days program was under control
Of a committee composed of Charles
Whedbee, chairman: w. G. Cox. w. H.
Budlcng and 7. G. Skinner, Jr., and the
following ladies' Misses Rushia Whedbee,
and Mae Wood Winslow and Mesdames
Sidney McMulen and Charles Whedbee.
Not a detail of successful program was
omitted Everything was IN perfect sys-
tenn The program embraced three ses-
sions The first meeting was opened with
prayer by Rev. NJ. futile. of the Methodist
church. Chairman WEedbee then madel
a statement of the program, and Mr.. VIM.
r. Shannonhouse, JT., gracefully present
ed Hon. L. L. Smith. of Gates.
Mr. Smith made an excellent speech,
based upon the character of General Lee
and the Confederate soldiers.
Hon. Thomas G. Skinner then intro
duced General T. F. Davidson. The APP
pearance of Captain Skinner was an in
SEPARATION. There was much of his old
time fun in his short introduction.
General Davidson's address was given
marked attention, and his pointed refer
ence to the Confederacy brought frequent
applause. At the conclusion OF his splen-
did address, a subscription was opened. |
This was also done at each session and
one hundred dollars was subscribed for
the monument. This feature was under
the immediate supervision of the clergy |
men of the town, Rev. Booth, of the Bap- |
fist church; Rev. futile, of the Methodist |
church, and Rev. Selee. of the Episco |
pal church.
A bountiful lunch was served in the |
armory and the ladies of the community |
had a most delightful spread. which the |
veterans enjoyed immensely.
The afternoon session was called to or
der by Chairman Whedbee, and Mr. w |
G. Cox read patriotic letters from Hon.
John H. Small and Mr.. w. g. Newly. of |
Washington City. Hon. T. W. Blount,
one of the invited speakers. was too I'M
well to respond. There was universal re-
gret. because Mr.. Bount Is a most en-
pertaining speaker. |
Rev. B. Skinner Lassiter introduced |
Judge Francis d. Winston as the first |
speaker for the afternoon. Judge Win |
ston soon caught his audience and deliv- |
cred very interesting and eloquent ad-
dress.
Col. w. F. Beasley was introduced by
Mr.. w. G.. Cox and responded most fehci- |
tously. He gave very interesting ac-
count of the building OF the monument
in Tyrrell county. Colonel Beasley was
easily one of the favorites with the au-
dience.
The adjournment for the afternoon came
at five o'clock, and the street was alive
with groups of veterans discussing Incl
dents of the army.
Last night at eight O'Clock Hon. R. B.
Glenn delivered a very able and eloquent
address He was interrupted by an out
burst of applause, and his speech made