The weekly true Democrat., 1906-11-23
CONFEDERATE
ANNUAL REUNION
A nagpy Oeeasion liAIOr esnsFAI
Jewell Nsut-ns served With Dis
tInetiOn Durins civil wSr.

tinetiSn Daring Civil War.
Gainesville, Nov. lA.--The annual re.
union Of Confederate Veterans this week
was one Of the most glorious as well al
happy occasions in the history of con-
ventions In Gainesville.
Bright, enthusiastic, happy-nearted
heroes Of the Lost Cause" captured
the city, and were royalty entertained
by the citizens Of Gainesville. Espe-
cialfy the Daughters Of the Confeder-
aey, Kirby Smith and !. J. Finley chap
tefs. who We'd with each other in show
inR honoFs to the Confederate heroes,
who were in the city from everywhere
over the State.
All during Monday trains from every
diEectioo brought scores OF veterans,
sons Of veterans, wives and daughters.
While every Confederate veteran Is q
hero, there were many distinguished
ones by virtue Of their rank who are
especially deserving of mention. Among
thebe were ex-Cov. Francis p. Fleming,
Of jacksonville, major general Of the
division: Brig. Gen. Samuel PascO, Of
Monticello, commanding the First Brig
ade: Brig. Gen. J. p, Davant, Of Brooks
vile. commanding the Second Brigade;
Brig, Gen. VIM. n. Jewell, of Orlando,
commanding the Third Brigade; Rt.
Rev. E. G, Weed, Of Jacksonville, chap
lain general Florida division; Mrs. Pat
ton Anderson, Of Palatka, widow Of the
famous Kentucky general, and honor
ary president Of the State u. d. c.,
and Mrs. Drysdale, Of Jacksonville,
also honorary president OF the same or
ganizatiOn-
The convention convened In the spa
cious tabernacle Tuesday, Gen. Francis
p. Fleming presiding. The meeting
Weed, chaplain general Of the Florida
division, which was followed by.she-sA-
dresses Of welcome.
Attorney r. B. Ellis, IN behalf Of the
city, welcomed the convention IN Ian
RuaGe choice and beautiful, throwing
open the doors OF the city 90 wide that
no one felt as . stranger, but friendS,
who would not only be welcome In the
homes, but would be honOred, revered
and loved F
Hon. Christopher Nathison, a mem
Der Of the Sons Of Veterans, made the
address Of welcome in behalf Of the To-
cal camp. Most admirable was his ad-
dress, gem, sparkling with patriotism,
loyalty and truth. So cordial was this
address that Il was enthusiastically re-
ceived by the large audience present.
The response to the address Of well
come was made BY Brig. Gen. J. c. Da-
want, of Brooksville, commanding the
Second. Brigade. It was rendered elo-
duently, and held the closest attention.
This effort was masterful and elegant.
At the conclusion Of General Davant's
address the delegates were enrolled,
fifty-two enrolling, representing seven
teen camps.
The committee on credentials was APP
pointed, after which the convention adj
journed until 8 o'clock in the afternoon.
The afternoon session was called to
order, General Fleming presiding. The
session was opened by the singing of
Dixie" by Miss LOWE Good. This
song, dear to every Southerner's heart,
was cheered most enthusiastically, ard
Justify by the large audience present.
Following this song came the address
of II. H. Buckman, of Jacksonville, one !
of the brainest men in the State.
MR.. BUCKMAN's ADDRESS.
y H. H. Buckman was the orator of the |
occasion, and his address was confined |
to the Cohfederacy, and the heroism of |
its soldiers, not forgetting the women
of the South in her devotion, bravery
and privation. For an hour he had the
audience foil wing him, as he told of
the South's heroic efforts during the
four years, especially that tried her
He told how the South did not
only have soldiers, but furnished lead
ers in many of the departments, which
built a noble, progressive people. He
Il the son of q veteran, and regrets that
he was not on life's arena to have been
q veteran.
s. G. Boylston, Of Jacksonville, fol-
lowed In an address, which was fire.
uuently interrupted by applause, par
ticuIarly as he IN fancy took the vete.
ans back again 70 the Old battle ground, I,
nd reviewed the different battle fields.
Many were the moist eyes as he briefly
told of victories gained When he
voailh mention the immortal Lee, Jack
,On. Stuart and others Of the brave and
nVfncible leaders, the enthusiasm would
De intense. A hush fell over the au-
iience az he told what Col Dicki son
IA for Florida, and with q voice subd Ied
- asked that In recognition Of his work
le be given q monument, and urged the ,
nen who we're always faithful TO duty
@ take the matter up at once, and show
heif appreciation by q lioerai subscrip- ,
ION, This closed the aftereoon session,
WITH the appointment Of some commit
.ees.
Ex-GovERN oRFLEMING's SPEECH.
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