LIBRARY OF CONGRESS. Chap.fejo^opyright No...... UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. z w s z o W Q n. z o u u a: Z ? o X c/) o" o < u X u H a S a o o o ■s < a z a u miM REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS INCIDENTAL TO THE ERliCTUJN AND DEDICATUlN OF THE CONFEDERAT# MONUMENT RECEPTION AND ENTERTAINMENT OF RENOWNED SOUTHERN GENERALS AND OTHER DISTINGUISHED PERSONAGES, AT CHICAGO. ILLINOIS; LUNCHEON AND BANOUET GIVEN THEM AT CINCINNATI, OHIO, AND THEIR MILITARY GREETING AT FORT THOMAS, KENTUCKY, MAY-29— JUNE 1, 1HSI,%. JNO. C. UNDERWOOD, C.E., A.M. MAJOR-GENEKAL U. C. V. imustratcC>. SOUVENIR 1: mil ON. CHICAGO: VVM. JOHNSTON PRINTING COMPANY. iSgf). IVEO :i5GV) COPYRIGHT 1S96, v\ JOHN C. UNDERWOOD. (All rights reserved.) i uH^ URAWINGS AND ENGRAVINGS BY FKANKLIN ENGRA\"IN(i AND ELECTKOTV I'lNT, CO. CHICAGO TABLE OF CONTENTS. ILLUSTRATIONS. AN'H lilOGKAPHICAL SKETCHES. Landscape scene in Oakwoods cemetery, Chicago, sliowinj^ the Confederate monument as it stands 1 1 hi m inn I, -d Fioiilii Military Scene — Inspection of the Black Hussars, the cavalry escort at the dedication of the Confederate monument in Oakwoods cemetery, Chicago, May 30. 1805 . Ornate patriotic corner piece (reduced and reproduced on type pages) .... Maj.-Gen. John C, Underwood of Kentucky Lieut -Gen. John B, Gordon of Georgia Group: Active Staff of Prov. Dept. of the North. U C V. PAGE. 2 10 Brig. -Gen. Fayette Hewitt Col. Albert Akers . . Col. Jos. Desha Pickett Col. R. H. Stewart Col. Sam'l J. Sullivan Col L. Tierman Brien Lieut-Col. Lute C. Norman .... Maj. Frank V. Kobinson Mrs. R. L. Henry, of Chicago Group; Lady Assistants. Miss Virginia L. Mitchell ..... Miss Marie Louise Longstreet .... Miss Marie Armontine Sanders ' Miss Amanda C. Childress . Miss Margaret Cox Miss Nannie Heth Mrs. Marcus J. Wright Miss Fannie M. Scott U. S. Eagle and Shield, ijVo />,//>,7h.; .... .... Ferdinand W. Peck. Esq., of Chicago Lieut. -Gen. Stephen D. Lee of Mississippi Hon. Geo- B Swift, Mayor of Chicago Col. Henry L. Turner of Chicago Lieut. -Gen John M. Schofield, United States Army Lieut-Gen. James Longstreet of Georgia Maj.-Gen. M. C. Butler of South Carolina Brig-Gen. John C. Black of Illinois Maj.-Gen. Fitzhugh Lee of Virginia Lieut-Gen. Wade Hampton of South Carolina (Washington. D (',) Rev. H. W. Thomas of Chicago Adjt-Gen. Alfred Orendorff of Illinois . Maj. Holmes Conrad of Virginia (Washington. 1) C.I Maj.-Gen, H. Kyd Douglas of Maryland . . Kentucky. District Columbia. Kentucky. Illinois. Illinois. Maryland. Kentucky District Columbia. West Virginia- Georgia. Georgia. Louisiana. District Columbia. District Columbia. District Columbia Arkansas. 16 24 26 29 32 34 36 38 42 44 45 50 52 56 5S f)2 66 6S Maj.-Gen. Henry Hetli of Virginia (Washington, D. C.) Maj.-Gen. S. G. French of Florida Judge W. L. Calhoun of Georgia Rev. Jenkin Lloyd Jones of Chicago Group: Staff of Div. of the Northwest. U. C. V. Lieut. -Col. Geo. Forrester Chicago. Lieut. -Col. R. Lee France .... Chicago. Lieut. -Col. Jere S. White ....... Chicago. Lieut. -Col. John W. White Chicago. Maj. Benjamin F. Jenkins . . Chicago. Maj. Chas. R. Tucker Chicago. Capt. Wm. B. Phipps Chicago. The Confederate monument at Chicago ... The bronze statue on monument at Chicago Two bronze panels on monument pedestal at Chicago Bronze and granite panels on monument pedestal at Chicago .... Goddess of Liberty vignette, invitation, etc Group: Comdr. and Comp. Staff, Confed. Memo. Parade Maj.-Gen. John C. Underwood Kentucky. Gen. Jos. P. EUacott Chicago. Gen. Chas. S. Bentley Chicago. Rev. Jenkin Lloyd Jones Chicago. Mr. Alexander H. Revell Chicago. Capt. Malcom McNeill Chicago. Mr, Chas. U. Gordon Chicago. Capt M. L, C. Funkhouser of Chicago Liberty Bell and ringing party Maj. Alfred Russell of Chicago Detachment of Black Hussars of Chicago ... Rev. H. W. Bolton of Chicago Rev. Jos. Desha Pickett of Kentucky (River Forrest, 111 I ... Lieut. -Gen. Wade Hampton delivering dedicatory address Maj. Henry T. Stanton of Kentucky Rt. Rev. Samuel Fallows of Chicago Group: Monumenting the Cannon Miss Lucy Lee Hill Kentucky. Mrs. Alice Pickett .Akers District Columbia. Miss Laura L. Mitchell West Virginia. Miss Isabelle Armstrong District Columbia. Mrs. Katie Cabell Currie Texas. Scenes in cemetery — spiking and consecrating one of the guns .... Group: Field and Staff First Regiment Infantry, I. N. G. Lieut. -Col. Geo. V. Lauman Chicago. Maj. Jos. B. Sanborn Chicago. Maj. Edgar B. Tolman Chicago. Maj. Jas. M. Eddy, Jr Chicago. Maj. Chas. Adams Chicago. Capt. Wm. L. DeRemer Chicago. Capt. John W, Streeter Chicago. Capt. Hiram W. Thomas . Chicago. Capt. Eugene R. Cox Chicago. Capt. .\dolphus L. Bell Chicago. 76 78 80 82 84 86 88 90 92 94 96 100 102 104 108 114 116 124 132 134 136 138 Gkoui": Placing Floral Decorations. Miss Eliza Seldon Washiiititon West Virginia, Miss Catherine Stewart Chicago. Miss Marion Sullivan Chicago. Mrs. K. L. Walker Georgia. Miss Blanche McCollum Georgia. Miss Laura McCollum Georgia. Platoon of Company D First regiment inlantry. I. N. G Maj. H. G. Purinton of Chicago Squad of Company M First regiment infantry, I.N. G., at a rally Group; Company Commanders First Regiment Infantrv 1, N (',. Capt. Jos. H. Barnett Chicago. Capt. Edw. H Switzer Chicago. Capt. Wm. F. Knoch Chicago. Capt. Benj. F. Patrick, Jr Chicago. Capt. Anson L. Bolte .... Chicago. Capt. Wm. J. Sanderson . . Chicago. Capt- Sherman W. Smith Chicago. Capt. Chas. B, Sandham Chicago. Capt. Timothy M. Kennedy Chicago. Capt. Thos W. Coie Chicago. Capt. .Alexander M. Daniels Chicago. Lieut. Leon Rosenthal Chicago. Capt. Thomas S. Quincey of Chicago Messrs. A. G. Corre and D. C. Shears, props. Grand Hotel. Cincinnati Mr. Maurice J. Freiberg of Cincinnati Mr. E. O. McCormick of Cincinnati Brig. -Gen. Marcus J. Wright of Tennessee (Washington. DC) Ornamental invitation to Cincinnati banquet Ornamented program of addresses, toasts and responses at Cincinnati l).in(]uel Ornamented menu of Cincinnati banquet Mr. James M. Glenn of Cincinnati Col Albert Akers of Tennessee (Washington, D. C.) Maj. -Gen. J. D. Cox of Ohio Maj. H. P. Lloyd of Cincinnati . . • Brig. -Gen. Eppa Hunton of Virginia Brig -Gen. Michael Ryan of Cincinnati Maj. Robt. W. Hunter of Virginia (Washington, DC] Col. M, A. Cochran, U S. Army Capt. H. Beverly Littlepage of Virginia (Washington, D. C.) Maj. -Gen. L. L. Lomax of Virginia (Washington, D. C ) Capt. John W. Drew of District of Columbia Col, S. A. Cunningham of Tennessee Maj. -Gen. E. C. Walthall of Mississippi Brig-Gen. Wm, H. Jackson of Tennessee • Mrs. Sarah Bell Waller (deceased) of Chicago Ex-Confederate Association of Chicago, decorating Federal soldiers' graves Maj. -Gen. Lewis B, Parsons of Illinois Col, Chas. R. E, Koch of Chicago Gen, Thos. G. Lawler, Commander-in-chief G, A R 140 142 1-14 146 150 152 154 .56 160 165 166 167 IDS 170 170 I So 1S2 1S6 188 I go 1 04 200 202 204 208 210 212 214 2lf3 218 222 PAGE. Mr. A. O. Slaughter of Chicago 224 Mr. Potter Palmer of Chicago 226 Mr. H. N. Higinbotham of Chicago 228 Mr. Lyman J Gage of Chicago 230 Hon. C. B. Farwell of Chicago 232 Hon. Washington Hesing of Chicago . . ■ 234 Mr. M. E. Ingalls of Cincinnati 236 Mr. Chas. K. Lord of Baltimore 238 Mr. J. T. Harahan of Chicago 240 Mr. Geo. M. Pullman of Chicago 242 Mrs. Caroline Moerlein of Cincinnati 246 Maj. J. A. Eberhardt of Cincinnati 246 President and ex-presidents of The ex-Confederate Association of Chicago . . . 250 Company M, First regiment, infantry, I. N. G., Capt. Edw. H. Switzer, command- ing, firing a volley in Augusta, Ga 2S4 INDEX. Accounts of receipts and disbursements 258-269 Armour, Philip D., reference to 225 Beaslev, W. F., reference to 203 Belknap. J. S., reference to 207 Black Hussars, roster of officers and troopers of, at inspection, March 29, 1896 . . xi Black. John C, speech at Chicago banquet 49. 51. 53 Bolton. H. W.: Address at Oakwoods cemetery. Chicago 109-113 Presiding at Oakwoods cemetery. Chicago 109-143 Butler. Matthew C. ; Speech at Chicago banquet 47^49 Remarks in Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce 159 Calhoun. W. L.. speech at Chicago banquet 81 Campbell, T, W.: Reference to 207 Letter of 2S1. 2S2 Chicago, carriage drive through and departure from . . 151 Chicago southern movement, endorsement of 274-2S0 Chicago Veteran Association, letter of 273 Cochran. M. A : Speech at Fort Thomas reception . . 163 Speech at Cincinnati banquet kji. 192 Committees; Chicago citizens', general roster of iS organization of .... ... .... 19 Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce, organization of. for entertainment . . 164 Placed in charge of monument 270 Confederate Memorial parade, reference to 99, loi. 103. 105 Conrad, Holmes: Speech at Chicago banquet 65, 67 Remarks in Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce 161 Speech at Cincinnati banquet 178, 179 Contributors to monument fund, etc 235, 258-2^3, 2O5, 266, 26S Corre. .A. G.. reference to Cincinnati entertainment 153 Vll I'AGE. Couper, J M . reference to 206 Cox. J. D.; Speech at Cincinnati banquet 175, 177, 17S Presiding as toastmaster at Cincinnati bani]net 175 ujj Cunningham, S A., reference to 205 Dedication of book, a sentiment i Dotiglas, H. Kyd: Speech at Chicago banquet 67, 61J-71 Remarks in Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce ... 162 Speech at Cincinnati banquet iq2. 193 Drew. John W.. reference to 203 Eberhardt. J. A., reference to 247. 24.S Erwin. J. B , reference to , . . . • 201 Ex-Confederate Association, Camp No. 8, U- C. V 251. 252 Fallows. Samuel, ministerial at Oakwoods cemetery, Chicago 131, 133 Farwell, Chas. B : Reference to 233 Letter of 233 Freiberg. Maurice J., chairman Cincinnati Committee of Entertainment . . . 155 French. Samuel G . speech at Chicago banquet 79. Si Funkhouser. M. L. C. : Reference to .... 99. loi Letter of. tendering courtesy 272 Gage, Lyman J,, reference to 231 General thanks 270 Glenn, James M. : Remarks at Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce 158 Reference to at Fort Thomas, Ky 163 Speech at Cincinnati banquet i6g. 171 Presiding at Cincinnati banquet 169-175 Grand Hotel, Cincinnati, reference to •■ '53 Green. Wharton J , reference to 203 Hampton, Wade: Resolution at Chicago banquet 39 Speech at Chicago banquet 57, 59 Dedicatory oration at Oakwoods cemeter\'. Chicago 117-123 Harahan, J. T., reference to 241. 243 Henry. Mrs. R. L.. reference to 27 Hesing. Washington, reference to 235 Heth. Henry: Speech at Chicago banquet 75' 77. 79 Remarks at Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce 162 Higinbotham. H. N.: Reference to 229 Letter of 229 Hunton, Eppa: Remarks at Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce 159 Speech at Cincinnati banquet 1S3-1S5 Hunter. Robt. W.. speech at Cincinnati bantjnet 1S9. 191 Imperial-Arion Octet, music by 23. 115. 123, 131. 133 Ingalls, M. E.. reference to 237, 239 Invitation to dedicatory ceremonies 94 Jackson. Wm. H.. reference to ' . . . . 209. 211 VUl PAGE. Jones. Jenkin Lloyd; Benediction at Chicago banqnet .... . Si. 83 Letter of . 3 Benediction at Oakwoods cemetery. Chicago T43 Koch, Chas. R. E.. reference to 21C) 221 Lawler. Thos. G.. letter of 223 Lee, Kitzhugh: Speech at Chicago banquet 53-55 Remarks at Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce 159 Lee, Stephen D., speeches at Chicago banquet 35-37. f'o. fit. 63 Littlepage, H. B., letter and history of Merimac-Monitor naval battle . . . 195-199 Lloyd, H. P., speech at Cincinnati banquet iSi Lomax. L L.. reference to 201 Longstreet. James: Speech at Chicago banquet 45 Letter of 283 Lord. Chas. K.. reference to . 239. 241 Lyman. W. R., reference to 206 Macloon, Chas. R . reference tn 207 McCoUum. J. L . reference to 206 McCormick. E. O., reference to 155, i6g Moerlein, Caroline, reference to 248 Montgomery, J. E , reference to 207 Monument; Description of 87 Statue on S9 Panels of 91. 93 Ceremonies, dedicatory, incidental program of 95 Consecrating the guns and dedication of battery 135. 137, 139 Decorating the 139, 141 Morgan, John T , letter of 221 Morris, Mary B. (deceased), reference to 215 Official communications; Confederate cemetery at Rock Island. Ill 271 Courtesies extended 271. 272 Orendorff, Alfred, speech at Chicago banquet 63, 64 Palmer, Potter, reference to 227 Parsons, Lewis B.: Letter of 217 Reference to 217, 219 Peck, Ferdinand W.; Speech at Chicago banquet 33, 35 Presiding at Chicago banquet 33^39 Pickett, Jos. Desha, prayer at Oakwoods cemetery Chicago 113. 115 Poems; "The United States of America." i "Victorious Defeats" Sg Extract from "Gray's Elegy" 93 Porter. Washington, letter of 280 Powers and authority, vested in the author 253-257 Preface and historic outline 3-g Press: Extracts from the ("hjcaiio 143. 145 Extracts from the ("inciniiati 155, 157 i5'i. i*^! i'>3 Pullman. Geo M . refereiicf to ^43 245. 247 Purinton, H. G , commatuling Columbia Piist No. 7o(). (1 A. I\ 145 Quince), Thos, S : Reference to 103, 151 Letter of, tendering courtesy 272 Railroads; Cleveland. Cincinnati. Chica.gn iV St Louis 237 Baltimore & Ohio 239 Illinois Central 241 Various other transportation companies 247 Receptions and entertainments; At the railroad depot, Chicago, press report of 20 At the Palmer House, Chicago, in\itation to and press report of 22, z^. 25, 27, 28 Banquet at Kinsley's, Chicago 29 Menu of 30 Program of addresses, toasts and responses at 31 At Armory of First regiment infantry, I. N. G., Chicago .... 145. 147. 149 In Cincinnati. Ohio, and Ft. Thomas. Ky,. press report of i55-i''3 Luncheon at the Queen City Club. Cincinnati, reference to 1O2 Banquet at Grand Hotel, Cincinnati, invitation to 165 Program of addresses, toasts and responses at if>0 Menu of ifi7 Reference to and press report of 169, 193 Reference to letters from prominent officers 43 Report, mortuary and monument 11-15 Roster of guests 21 Russell, .-Vlfred; Reference to loi Letter of, tendering courtesy 272 Ryan, Michael, speech at Cincinnati banc]uet 185, 1S7, iSg Schofield, John M,: Extract from letter of 41. 43 Telegram from 1*52 Slaughter, A. C. reference to --5 Shears, DC, reference to Cincinnati entertainment 153 Southern Granite Company, reference to ^47 Staffs; l'ro\isionnl Department — Hewitt, Fayette 17. 135. '37 Akers, Albert t7 Pickett, Joseph Desha '7 Stewart Ramsey H 17. '35. ^7° Sullivan, Samuel J ■ . 17. I35. ^7" Brien, L. Tierman '7 Norman, Lute C '7 Robinson, Frank \' '7 FAtiE. Division — Forrester, George ■ -"^S. I3S. i37. M5. 2?° France, Robert Lee 85. 135. 270 White, Jere S 85 White, John W 85, 135, 137, 270 Jenkins, Benjamin F 85, 103, 273 Tucker. Charles R 85 Phipps, William B 85 Complimentary — Ellacott, Joseph P 27, 97 Bentley, Charles S 97 Jones, Jenkin Lloyd 28. 97 Revell, Alexander H 97 McNeill, Malcom 97 (lordon, Charles U 97 Stanton, Henry T.. memorial poem at Oakwoods cemttery, Chicago .... 125-131 Some of the ladies attendant, reference to 27, 28, loi. 135. 137, 139, 141 Swift, Geo- B., speech at Chicago banquet 37 Thanks to Chicago citizens 149 Thanks to First regiment infantry. I N G 149 The beginning of the end 283, 285 Thomas, Hiram W,, speech at Chicago banquet 59. f'O Turner, Henry L : Speech at Chicago banquet 39-4' Presiding as toastmaster at Chicago banquet 39*83 Commanding military in Oakwoods cemetery. Chicago 139 At armory. First regiment, infantry, I N G 145-149 Letter of, tendering courtesy 271, 272 Letters of, endorsing plan for Chicago-south'^rn movement 280 Tuthill, Richard S., letter of 74-75 Underwood, John C; Speech at Chicago banquet 7i*74 Introductory at Oakwoods cemetery. Chicago 1115-107 Ceremony at Oakwoods cemetery. Chicago I35"J43 Remarks at Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce 158. 159 Speech at Cincinnati banquet 171-174 Prison and military record of. reference to 281. 282 Endorsements of, by Gen Longstreet, and the Veteran Corps. First regiment infantry, I. N. G 282, 283 Waller, Sarah Bell (deceased), reference to 213, 215 Walthall. E. C, reference to 209. 211 West. .\. J . reference to 206 Wright, Marcus J. ; Speech at Cincinnati Chamber of Conimerce 161, 162 Letter of 2S2 Younge, J \V . letter of 273 INSPECTION OF THE BLACK HUSSARS OF CHICAGO. THE CAVALRY ESCOKT AT THE DEDICATION OF THE COXEEDEKATE MONUMENT IN OAKWOODS CEME;TERY. CHICACiO, MAY 30. 1S95. IRostcr of "flnspcctor, Staff anJ> tbe (Iomman^. MAJ E. L. BRAND. " Hussar Squadron," Inspectinc, Officer, Staf(. FIRST LIEUT. SOL WOLFE. ■'Black Hussars." Adjutant. FIRST LIEUT. A. MATTHEWS. "Black Hussars," Inspector. FIRST LIEUT. P. E. CARPENTER. "Black Hussars." Quartermaster. FIRST LIEUT. CLAIR E. MORE. "Black Hussars." Judge-Advocate. FIRST LIEUT STUART JOHNSTONE, M. D.. "Chicago Hussars." Surgeon. FIRST LIEUT. RUFUS A, WHITE. D. D,. "Chicago Hussars." Chaplain SERGT. JOHN A FOSTER. "Chicago Hussars." Sergeant-Major (.\cting). BLACK HUSSARS. March 29. i8g6. Coniml^5ioncC> Officers. CAPT. SAMUEL B FOSTER. Commanding. FIRST LIEUT. H. CLAY GANO. SECOND LIEUT W. B. BRAINARD lEroopers— IRanft anO jFilc. FIRST SERGT A P STEPHENSON. SECOND SERGT. L. M. COPE, THIRD SERGT. W. J. SUTHERLAND. FOURTH SERGT. F. A. SUTCLIFFE. FIFTH SERGT GEORGE BELL. M. D.. Surgeon, SIXTH SERGT, S. W. JACKSON. Judge-Advocate, COLOR SERGT. E. M. HUNT. QUARTERMASTER SERGT CHAS GUNTHER, FIRST CORP. S. W. CROWEN, SECOND CORP. A R. STUMER, THIRD CORP. O E. ANDERSON. FOURTH CORP. A. SHAPIRO. FIFTH CORP. W, H. SIMPSON, Trumpeter. SOL WOLFE, C. E. MORE. P. E. CARPENTER, A. M.\THEWS. G L. HOPPER. R. T. BARTON. T. S. QUINCEY, R. J HALL. T. J. ROBESON. BEN L HILL. FRED H. WICKETT, S H. STRATTON. J L COCHRAN. F.G.JACKSON o 'J < y S o o < I a! X; fl]^ flnitesl Jtate^ of p! me pica- "Fo eVery clime on eartl^ 15 -told r^ji^ land 5 iTnmortal story, \A/l^eneVep breeze^ free Unfold, T^l^e emblem of l^er ^lory. l^er ea^le bold, l^er bUpni^lied ^l^ield, g)t. /\ndreW s cross beneath; tl]em - f^er banner Wiil] i^s s^ai'i'y field, l*^er laUrel to enWreatl] t^jew.. £sto perpetu© I^er pride, l^er Valor and \\eT l^onor Let Unity and ^tren^tl^ abide, ■poreVermore Upon l^er. LIEUT.-COL. JNO. C. UNDERWOOD, FORT WARREN MILITARY PRISON, 1863-64 Cf^ & AAKKckh/XKSw^ May 2q - Junt; 2, 1*^95. BIOGRAPHIC: John Cox Underwood was born in Georgetown, D. C. September 12, 1S40. while his father was a member of Congress, and taken to Kentucky when an infant; received literary and scientific education, gradunting as civil engineer at Rensselaer Poly- technic Institute, Troy. N. Y., July 9. 1862; and received degree of Master of Arts from Center College, Danville, Ky.. in 1S76. Went south July, iS62, returned to Kentucky with Gen. Bragg in August, and went south again on Bragg's retreat, fall of 1S62. \'olunteer aide-de-camp, Confederate arcny, December. 1862; appointed first lieutenant engineers. C. S. A., spring 1863. appointed lieutenant-colonel Hodge's authorized cavalry, P. A. C. S., and ordered to recruit in Kentucky, May. 1S63; captured, sick with typhoid fever, on retreat of Bragg's army from Tullahoma, Tenn., summer 1S63; prisoner of state and war, confined at Louisville. Cincinnati and Fori Warren. Boston harbor. 1^63-64, and on parole fall of 1864-65. Chief engineer public works of Warren county. Ky., 1S66-6S; city engineer Howling Green, Ky.. 1868-75; consulting engineer State of Kentucky, 1872-75; councilman, Bowling Green. Ky.. 1869-70; mayor City of Bowling Green. Ky., 1870-72; lieu- tenant governor of Kentucky, 1875-79; chairman Kentucky Agricultural and Mechanical College commission, 1878-79. Grand master I. O. O. F. of Kentucky, 1872-73: grand representative from Kentucky and officer Sovereign Grand Lodge, I. O. O. F.. 1873-93; grand sire and generalissimo, I. O. O. F.. of the world, iSSS-90. Lieutenant-gener.1l commanding Patriarchs' Militant, 1SS5.95; major-general I'nited Confederate Veterans, i8gi ^^^^ PREFACE AND HISTORIC OUTLINE. The recognition of real worth and valor is alike born within the American breast, whether the birth occnrs in the icy regions of the great lakes, under the snnuy skies of the gulf coast states, or in any of the sections of the more temperate climes between those extremes, and is especially instanced and most fitly illustrated by the honorable mention made by northern as well as southern people of the valorous achieve- ments of the boy heroes, cadets from the Virginia Military Institute, at the battle of Newmarket in the valley of Virginia, May 15, 11S64, where, under Gen. John C. Breckenridge, the "little devils," as they were called by the Federals, went into the fight as if on dress parade, and, losing in killed and wounded fully one-third of the command, never broke line of battle, but constantly closing up the gaps made by the missiles of the enemy and ever presenting a soldierly and perfect align- ment, drove the Union forces for miles, and, finally capturing a section of artillery on " Meems' " hill, turned the guns on SigeTs retreating forces and insured victor\-. The ragged Confederate veterans who had derided the bovs (their average age being under 17 years), calling them "trundle bed soldiers" as they marched past going to the front, when the battle was over and won with the cadet line shortened to two-thirds its original length and the little heroes standing with powder-begrimmed faces as if awaiting inspection, tossed their hats high in the air and gave vent to their admiration by enthusiastically cheering them , and still later, as the Confederate army marched along the valley toward Win- chester, many of the old battle-scarred veterans, not satisfied with their previous demonstration of appreciation of the boy soldiers because of their remarkable achievement, took the little fellows upon their shoulders and otherwise indicated that they almost worshiped them for the deter- mined bravery they had displayed. Again, the \'irginia Military Institute at Lexington, the "West Point of the south" and home of the boy battalion of such celebrated fame, was burned by order of the Federal Gen. Hunter on June 12, 1864; and, when his forces evacuated the town passing by the cemetery wherein the remains of the renowned Confederate, Gen. Thomas J. Jackson, were buried. Gen. Hunter ordered the panels of the fences removed and the Federal army marched h\ the grave of the Napoleonic ••Stonewall" with reversed arms and otherwise honored the valiant dead. Some two weeks later. Gen. Jubal Early's Confederate command passed through Lexing- .-■'**^, ton ami. withmit j)rc-vious knowledge of Gen. Hunter's tribute to the immortal Jackson, he too caused the cemetery fences to be removed and lis veterans in gray, marching past the tomb of the distinguished soldier and Christian liero, made their lament and gave military honors to the loved commander dead. Thus two martial boilies, antipodes in thought and purpose, the one invaders of a state, the other tlefenders of its domain, and at war to the death, yet, each recognizing unsullied worth, Christian fortitude, bravery on field of battle, general nobleness of nature, and though representing a zenith and nadir in interest, the one respecting the private character and public deeds of an honorable foe, the other revering the memory of a loved ami devoted commander, both, actuated b)- a lofty sentiment and through a pre-historic action, loyal alike to true soldierly impulse and real manhood, paid the highest mili- tar\- courtesies to the remains of the dead chieftain. These citations clearl\' indicate the a.xiomatic truth that all enlight- ened and just people admire fortitude, bravery ami determined purpose under reputable circumstances, without regard to the right or wrong of the political or other cause which provided the opportunit\- tliat enabled the display of opposing deeds of heroism. Acting upon such hypothesis and further influenced by a noble act of friendship related in tlie body of this work, 1, as far back as the later "sixties." reasoned that the time would come when all sections and parties would recognize the individual and co]lecti\'e bravery, prowess, great fortitude and honor displayed by the defeated Confederates as well as by the victorious Federals, and then determined that I would attempt, through a life work if necessary, to bring about a general recognition of the valor and endurance displayed by both of the formerly opposing elements, and thereby inaugurate the harmonious re-uniting of the here- tofore belligerent sections of the country. Therefore, pursuant to such intention, my initial work began in a feeble waj' at my local city in southern Kentucky, was enlarged in some degree throughout the state and afterward widened and advanced, as time and opportunity admitted, until the summer of 1885 when, a very considerable attempt was made at Philadelphia, where I hoped, through a general encampment of National Guards and State Troops (the sons of veterans who wore both blue and gray), with a contingent of United States regulars for instruction, to bring about a reciprocal feeling of friendship by means of the social commingling of the descendants of the opposing veterans of the civil war. The demonstration was a military success, but the movement was attempted either too soon or the place unfortunately selected: anyway, the purpose failed, and although it was 5 approved hy all tin- most prmniniiit i^cm-rals llvini;, who had served in lioth the Union and Confederate armies, yet thi' populace started the cr)' oi •■rebels in the park" (when I was the oidy ex-rebel there), and the long hoped for object was cfefeated. The unexpectetl outcome, of course, threw a vt-ry great damper upon the ardor of my desire, called a "holdiy" by others, but it was not sufficient to kill the germ of the original inten- tion, so, will n opiKU'tunily occurred, in the fall of iSSy, I l)rouglit bat- talions of State Troops from Kentucky and Alabama to meet National Ciuard organizations of Ohio at its capital city, Columbus, on an occasion of a great demonstration by a civic-militant order of which I was lioth tfie military commander and civil ruler. Meeting with a desperate accident, however, that very nearly cost me my life, I was lost to the work for the time antl my labors were again futile. It looked as if fate was against the successful culmination of such a laudable enterprise, but on my recovery plans were again formulated witli the view of carrying out my original conception to a triumpliant termination; and, regariling the great northwestern metropolis as tire olijective point from whence to continue operations, I moved my headquarters to Chicago in Decemlier of the same \ear, conceived and, in .\ugust, I'^yo, conihu ted one of the largest civic-military demonstrations b\- a fraternal order probably ever made in said city. It was a great success so far as display and the advertising of tht.' order was concerned, but owing to the sparse attend- ance of members and organizations from southern states its dual purpose failed. Matters remained in statu quo until tlie summer of i8gi. when I joineil The ex-Confederate Association of Chicago and was appointed a committee of one to raise moneys to erect a monument o\er the Confed- erate dead in Oakwoods cemetery, and in December of the sanu' year I was commissioni'd and placed in conuiiand of tlie Division of the Niuth- west and afterward in April, 1892, of the Provisional Department of the North, United Confederate Veterans.* The position attaineil enabling me to reach the entire Confederate veteran element and southern people generall)', and the field of opera- tion being so broad as to cover tlie northern states from ocean to ocean, and embrace the southern border states east of the Mississippi river, I at once foresaw the possibility of success and again became enthused with the now almost certainty of being able to carry out my original purpose and inaugurate the re-establishing of friendly, political, social and business relations between the two great sections of the country, and, conse- quently, once more began the reciprocal northern-southern movement with renewed vigor. *See documents in addentluin. ■•''*^., Learning that the ex-Confederate vVssociation of which I liad become a member had been organized shortly after Gen. U. S. Grant's funeral in New York City, August 8, 1885, and was the outgrowth of the senti- ment created by and through the liberal action of the distinguished southern generals on such memorable occasion, who, out of respect for the opposing victorious general and ex-president, followed his remains in honor to the grave, and discovering that two G. A. R. posts under command of Col. Charles R. E. Koch had decorated the Confederate graves in Oakwoods cemetery as early as Ma\' 30. 1S76, which courtesy has been generally practiced since, and, upon further investigation, having ascertained that the secretary of war had granted authority to The ex-Confederate Association of Chicago to erect a monument over the Confederate dead buried on tlie government lot in said ceme- tery, I felt that the time was ripe for successful operation, and that Chicago of all northern cities was the place in which to begin work, and consequently determined to commence solicitation for the monu- ment fund. The ex-Confederate Association turned over to me as a nucleus upon which to build, nearly .f! 1,600, the proceeds of the Gordon lecture, with interest, and I began in person and through appointed agents the solici- tation of contributions, and finally raised that moniunent asset through subscriptions, absolute and under guarantee, to nearly §12,000. I then designed and contractcil for the erection of the said nionunient as it now stands, at a total cost of ;f;io,ooo for pedestal, shaft and statue: and, afterward, upon increasing such fund materially, of 55,000 additional for improving grounds and by estimating donated ordnance decorations; and in addition to which, by embracing the expenditures for banquets and entertainments of guests during the dedicator}' occasion, various other cash outlays and estimated values of donations in material, service, etc., the whole approximated '' S2^,ooo. This constituted a material memorial, surpassing all monuments heretofore erected to the memory of private soldiers, with dedicatory ceremonies culminating in such an open air reception, given by the populace of the great city to the visiting southerners and Confederate element over the very trenched graves of its dead soldier\' as had never been experienced anywhere else, when in fact over 100,000 people were within the borders of Oakwoods cemetery to see the Confederate monument dedicated. What other city imder the sun could have done such a thing? What place other than Chicago, with its cosmopolitan elements, changing in sentiment from the bitterest *See the account of the organization and work of The ex-Confederate Associ-ition of Chicago and the statement of receipts and expenditures in addendum, etc. city liuriiijj; the war to one of the gieati'St liberaHty — one that extended the right hand of fellowship, open, and with an honest heart heating responsive to tlie return of friendship from the south, silenth' expressing a welcome to its representatives: not as conquered foes, not as men who are prodigal children, but as citizens of one countr_v and one people. One of the broadest men of Illinois and in the United States has said he would be glad to st-e all monuments, material and idealistic, com- memorating events tluring tlie civil strife between the sections, entirely obliterated, that the whole country might forget past differences and l)e as brothers once morel Such sentiment, certainly liberal as coming trom a victor, is undoubtedly politic, 3'et it cannot be successfully grafted so long as the desire to herakl valorous achievements exists in the human breast; for as time softens the belligerent feelings, former enemies recog- nize and acknowledge the great deeds of their earl)' foes. Examine into the dedication of the Chattanooga and Chickamauga battlefield parks uniler the auspices of the geni'ral go\ernment. and the memories of the braver}-, heroism and chivalrj'of the American soldier can Imt he indelibly stamped upon the hearts and brains of a now united and patriotic people. Go to Chickamauga and see the marbh- and granite monuments erected to the northern soldiery that fell on that sanguinary field and you will find /terc a magnificent shaft to a regiment from a particular state, ///(vv a superb column to a battery from another section and so on through the roster of honorable dead that wore the blue, while there can scarcely be found a monumental mark raised by the impoverished southern people (k'sig- nating the gory bed of the'ir heroic defenders who won the battle; but the "strike back" there is manifest, at every turn and on all sides the teaching of impact and resistance is self-evident, and the ability of the southerners A' i/i> is silently heralded by the numerous monuments reared in honor of their dead foes. Again, it is accredited to none other than the martyri_d President Lincoln, the most revered and almost worshiped sim of Kentuckw adopted by the great State of Illinois, when the battle points of great Federal renown on the field of Gett\'sburg were being shown to him and the liravery of those who there fell "wearing the blue" were recalled by citations of their military achievements, of saving in his laconic way, "The johnnies were no slouches. " So long as history lasts and such liberal recognition of opposing elements are made by the most exalted, 'twill be an impossibility to forget the deeds of the brave men who even in fratricidal strife, through deeds of "derring do," have made the name of the American soldier a synonym for bravery, fortitude and honor. I^'or the comradeship resulting from the stopping of bullets in battle arr;iy, is 8 next akin to the loving friendship dehcioush' incited In the honeymoon kisses under the holy bonds of the wedding ring; and therefore among the Federals wiio fought the war to a hnish in the field, there are none that refuse to acknowledge the southern battle flag to be an Iionorahlc arihi-i't- of a brave and chivalrous people; and of those who fought 'neath the folds of that starry cross, as real Americans, without having been watered through immigration, all cherish the Stars and Stripes as the revolutionary insignia of their forefathers, and now hail with patriotic pride the same glorious flag of the re-united states constituting the greatest nation on earth. Acting upon this idea I designed the vignette decorating the invitation to the dedication of the monument, where the goddess of liberty is represented as holding the national banner on high and pointing to the southern battle flag lying on a pile of cannon balls at her feet as an honorable arcliivi\ After nearly two years' application to Congress, I finally secured a field battery of four cannon of distinguished battle record, with shot and shell, from the general government with which to ornament its grounds in Oakwoods cemetery, and have still further obtained permission to erect a flag-staff on the said burial plat from which to fly the United States flag, thereby constituting the Confederate trenches an embr\o national cemetery. The large list of pensions borne by the government and given wholly to Federal soldiery are paid from a treasury partly supplied by internal ta.xation largely from southern states; why, then, should not the Con- federate dead be cared for as those of their successful brothers in the same country, where all states and sections contribute in like ratios to the support of the government of the Union? The castles of our ancestral isle are traditioned with honorable scars from attacks during the "Wars of the Roses," therefore why should not America's beautiful slopes be decorated by entwining the e.\(juisite flowers of the south with those of sterner hues from the north in harmonious forgetfulness, that they may blossom together in friendship and reciprocal interest? It is not now profltable to discuss the right or wrong of the past, whicli has been settled In' arbitrament of arms, neither should the question be raised as to the morals of Massachusetts selling her slaves and South Carolina holdmg hers, nor as to the profit of merchandising the tiegro on the block in New York or from the sugar cane fields of the Mississippi "coasts" and cotton plantations in other parts of the south; but the great recognition of the dc facto status of the states is unmistak- abl)- shown through the action of that typical southerner. Wade Hampton, a planter and slaveholder in the past, who, in accepting full)' the issue of the unequal strife, visited Chicago to commemorate southern soldiery in ....^^•^ inonumental trilmti': and tliere, coniuiiuglini,' with a f(_irnieii\ opposini,' ultra people, in turn, being enthusiastically received by scores of thous- ands of her citizens turning out to welcome him as the orator of the memorable occasion. \'erily, the philosophical acceptance of tlK- ine\ - itable. has resulted in good for the two opposing classes and most fitly illustrates the beauty of forgctfiilness in the interest of a united people; and now, in upholding the cause of the republic, both Cavalier and Puritan, in self abnegation because of the bitter hatreds and unjust actions of the past, might equally acknowledge that eacli could then have truly said: All that's beautiful in me, Is the way I'd like to be : and harmonize in a reconstructive friendship, though recognizing the frailties and selfishness of individuals and classes, while uniting in and maintaining the noble sentiment of national patriotism. In brief, with such aims and purposes mj' conceptions have been suc- cessfully carried out; an2; brigadier-geneial. F. A. C. S.. November 1. 1S62: major-general. P. A. C. S.. May 14, 1S64; acting lieutenant-general commanding army corps of Lee's army i8ri.(-fj5. He was remarkable for his personal gallantry, quickness of perception and determined bravery on the battlefield; received eight severe wounds, the bloodiest being a shot in the face at Sharpsburg which he will carry as a scar- jewel lu the gravf ; he was active in all the battles engaged in by the.^rmy of Northern Virginia and "fought his command to a fra/zle" in reaching Appomattox. He i)racticed law after the war and rendered valuable service to his state; was Democratic candidate for governor in 1S68; member of the national Democratic convention and presidental elector for state at-large in 186^ and 1S72; United States senator. March 4, if>73. and re-elected in iS79> Governor of Georgia in iH«6 and re-elected in iSSS; United States senator in 1890-97. General, commanding United Confederate Veterans, since the permanent organization of that federation. MORTUARY AND M()NUM1-:NT R1'I'()K'|- UnITKU CciN'l KliKkA I !•; \'l;r KUANS, Division axu I'kovisionai, Dkpar imkni HeadijuariilKS. Chk \(;ii. J;inuary 20. iSgfi. Gi>/. [(>lin R. Gi>rdiMi S 54.5 1-434 1.434 2.947 2.947 17.374 ['Official note 1 REroRn AND Pension Office, ) War Department. , Washington. January 17, 1S96. \ Gen. yolin C. Uilili-iiuoo,/. Chiiago. III.: Many of" tiie Confederate prisoners wlio died in confinement at Fort Delaware were buried at Finn's P«iint. N. ).. but no roster of ttiose buried ttiere is known to be in existence. No record has been found of any prison at Finn's Point. N. J., noi lias anylliing been found to sliow that any Confederate prisoners were ever confined at ttiat place. By autliority of the secretary of war F. C, AINSWORTH. t'.'/. r 5. Army. Chief 0/ Office. I LON Br,>iii^'lit /I'l-.niiJ ; Island — In Cyiiress Hills cemdery, tlic ni)lit,ir\ inison-dcad: inier- ments known ;iiid n-pnrted 2. "47 ,,8S Total in Xfu York At COLUMBl'S — OHIO. In the Confederate and city cemeteries, the Camp Chase prison-dead: interments known and reported (J. C, U.'s olli- cial roster) Johnson s Isi„\N'ii (L E. near Sandusky)— In the Confederate cemetery, the military prison-deail: interments known and reported (| C 11 s odicial rosterl.... Total in Ohio At Philaiieli'Hia— I'IvNNSYLV AN" I A. In the National cemetery, principally, the military prison- dead removed from Chester Rural cemetery and the Odd- Fellows' cemetery, interments known and reported PiTTSiiURc; — In Allegheny cemetery, the militarv prison-de.ul, iiitertiuiits known and reported Total in I'ennsy K ania At Madison— WISCONSIN. In the Confederate l,uryin.s; plot of cemetery, the military prison-dead, interments reported and rosters promised by War Department Total in Wisconsin 2o6 224 15 137 3.435 2. 367 239 137 Total number of interments of deceased prisoners re- ported 2^.552 There are possibly 100 Confederate soldiers buried in the Soldiers' Home National cemetery at Washington, D. C. and doubtless an aggre- gate of a few hundred more at other points, but the total of such inter- ments throughout the department, recorded and unknown, will not vary materially from the number reported above which will approxi- mate 24,000 (unless there were many more deaths at Fort Delaware than reported ). The mortuary rosters heretofore reported and filed with the ad|iitaiit- general embrace the lists of Confederate soldiers who di<(l in military prisons, and, besides recording their names, give dates of di^aths in all cases and, with few exceptions, the companies, regiments ami states from whence the deceased hailed, so that it will be an easy matter to ascertain desired information covered by such records. The foregoing tabulated statements have been compib tl from ilata mainly furnished by the U. S. War Department, and. in no instance, has the battlefield dead been considered. \ f 14 Special reference is liereliy made to the L;oo(i condition of the *Con- federate cemetery at the government arsenal near Rock Island, III., and much praise and sincerest thanks are due (jen. D. W. Flagler, chief of ordnance. V . S. .\ . for accomplishing such work. M()N['MENT TO CONFEDERATE DE.XD AT CHICACiO. In this connection I make s\'noptical reference to the construction and dedication of the monument erected over the southern dead iMiried in Oakwoods cemetery-, Chicago, and demonstrations incidental thereto, giving below a classified account of receipts and expenditnres, balanced, aggregating on both credit and debit sheets nearly ,^25,000 (which would have amonnteti to a much larger sum, had un tour years' services and the value of the floral contributions from the south been estimated 1. as follows: FINANCIAL STATICMENT, Classified Reckepts, To cash frorii Clnc;i,i;n ami northern sources Si i.SoS.G^ To cash and credit from the Southern Granite Co .uul various southern sources 4,896.63 $111,705.26 To cash \alue of donations: — By the U S Government, of ordnance 3,500.00 H> \arious railro:ids, of transportation 2,050.00 By Hotel and I'alace Car Co. of enterl.iinment and accommodation ijoo.oo By sundry business firms, of printinj;, eti: 005.00 By the Cemetery Association, of work and mate- '■'al 557-78 By credit from \;uious sources, of ser\ ict^ labor and material 329. 4.S 7.942.26 .\!Js;regate $24,647.52 Classified Exi'Enditi'kes. By cash :ind eschange for erection of monument Sio.ooo.oo By cash balance entry for value of cannon, shot and shell. 3.S15.S0 By cash balance entry for transportation. sleepinj< c:ir accommodation and hotel (•ntert:iinm nt of guests. 2.950.00 By cash paid for b;inqiiets. martial music ,iiul regimen t.il incidentals 2,iS.S . 34 B\' cash and don;iiion credit entries for printing .'intl pub- lishing I. ^c)o. 85 By cash and donation credit entries for grand stand, decora- tions, voc'il music, carriages, etc 1)94 .i>o By cash paid, account office and headquarters, assistants. stationery, postage, telegrams, expressage. etc g6i . iS By cash paid, account traveling expenses and promotion. . . 90S. 71 Orrrit"!/ ft'V'i'nrd $23,208.88 (*See docuinenl reLitinj; therelo in aildt-ndurn 15 J-h'o/f^ht for-tiuird By cash and donation credit entries for clmriiii;. unilibinL; and pyramid foundations V>\ casli and donation credit entries fur niDculclinH statue. ]iainting ordnance, boxing, for spi'ciai assistance. and \arious sundries By cash in the hands of Col. H. L. Turner, seer t.irv and treasurer of t^iti/ens' Committee Aggregate i,4J.S.()4 $24,647.52 ]iy deducting the cash in the hands ot tlie secretary of the citizens' committee from the aggregate ($24, 047.52^575, 92), the remainder of $24,571,110 will represent and cover the total outlay. Note. —.\ detailed statement of hills r.cei\, able and payable, under hn.d .audit, with copies of the certificates of their correctness .ind approval are to be found in addendum The descriptive nferencrs to the ceremonial of the cirdicatioii. recep- tion of the Confederate generals and other southern gnests, their enter- tainment by the good citizens of Chicago, Cincinnati and V . S. army officers at Fort Thomas, Ky., are made in the special wnik following, which is also replete with orations, poems, speeches and pra^'ers and embellished with engravings and etchings of the prominent actors, otlier distinguished personages, the monument and its accessories. The preface hereto constitutes a historic outline of \w\ indix'itliial and public actions prior to and under commission from you and the veteran federation, relating to things jiertinent to the U. C. ^^, the Confederate dead buricil in the northern states and the general northern-southern movement toward establishing harmonious social and business relations between the two great sections of the I'nited States. This, together with the body of the book and addendum, containing various documents for reference, to prevent repetition, are referred to and hereby made part of this report as to matters applicable through the discharge 01 duties assignt-d, and otherwise considered admissible, because of conve\-ing information given in channels interesting to the south and its people. Thanking you both jiersonally and officially for the numerous cour- tesies e,\tended, valuable assistance fre(|uently rendered and fiilh appre- ciating the confidence reposed in and favor shown me by 30urself, The ex-Confederate Association of Chicago and the U. C. V. federation, generally, I remain. \ery truly and fraternally, your obedient servant. Major-Genrral ('(inimamlin^ ACTINK STAFF FKcnisuix \i. nF:FARTMF:NT ov iiif: NOKTH. U. C. \' I'.icc :. MAI.OKN. JOHN C. INDEKWOOD of Kemucky, Comuiaiuiins llep.iitnieni. KOSTER OK STAFF. No. I. 1!RU;,-G1;N. I'AVKTTK HEWITT of Kentucky, Clliet of Sl»tt, No. 2. COL. ALBKKT AKEKS of Waslungton Ciiv, Inspector-General. No, 3, COl.. lOSKVH DKSHA PICKKTT of KiveV Forest, 111,, Cl1aplain-Gener.1l. No, 4, COL. KAMSKY H. STEWART of Cliicaao, Conimissarv.General. No s. COL. SAMl EL 1. SILLIVAN of Cliicaso, (Ouartenn.ister-General, No, 6, COL. I, TIEKMAN BKIEN of Maryland, Volunteer Aid-.ie-Camp. No. r, Ln:i'T,-COI. lite C. NORMAN of Kentucky, Assi AdjutamCeneral. No, ."i. MAJ. FRANK V. ROUINSON of W.isliinsion City, Special Transportation .\id. THE DEPARTMENTAL STAEF. Tlie Provisional Department of the Xortli embracini; sucli a \'ast scope of territory-, a large staff was necessarily appointed througliout its limits, and of that body certain members constitute the active staff (see engravings and roster on preceding page). The two officers from Chicago have been of great assistance to the commander: Col. R. II. Stewart, besides soliciting and collecting a considerable amount toward the construction of the monument, accompanied him to the south and rendered valuable aid at the United Confederate \'eteran convention at Birming- ham, x\la. : and Col. S. J. Sullivan having originally solicited and collectetl the greatest amount toward the monument fund obtained by an\' of the assistants. Maj. E. \\ Robinson, as special transportation aid, rendered important service, and the other officers of the staff, in consequence of their attendance at the monument dedication and discharge of duties assigned them, are deserving of special mention. To the entire active staff, individually and collectiveh", apj)reciati\ e thanks are hereb\' extended. HIOGKAPHIC SYNOPSIS OF THE STAFF. FAYETTE HEWITT entered the Confederate army at the beginning of the war, and, serving as adjutant-genera! of the Kentucky "Orphan" brigade, was in all the battles in which that renowned command participated. Since the vvar he has been adjutant and quartermaster-general of Kentucky, and it was through his labors that the Kentucky war claims against the government were settleil. He is now president of a bank in Frankfort. Ky. He is popular with his army comrades and with all wlio know him. ALBERT AKERS entered the Confederate army from Tennessee as lieutenant of his company, and subsequently became captain He was twice very severely wounded and wa? assigned to staff duty, and for gallantry and meritorious service promoted major and assistant adjutant-eeneral. He is one of the general otticers of an old line life insurance company; is noted for his genial disposition and is regarded as one of the best rac'jfttcurs throughout the states JOSEPH DESHA PICKETT went south, from Kentucky, at the beginning of the war and espoused the Confederate cause, serving as chaplain of the Kentucky "Orphan" brigade. After the close of hostilities he returned to his native state, and engaged in literary pursuits and ministerial vocations, He is now living in ripe old age, respected and beloved by all who knoi\' him. RAMSEY H STEWART entered tne Confederate service in the Twelfth Mississippi infantry, and, fighting in the ranks three years of the war, was engaged in the battles of the Army of Northern Virginia until severely wounded; when, on pai tial recovery, he was detached an1 N Iliginbotham, Washinj;ton Hesing, Geo, M Pullman. .\. O, Slaughter. William Deering, Joseph Stockton. H. W Bolton Will I'enn Ni\on. D. H. Burnham. Ale.vander H Revell Cyrus H McCormick, Ezra J, Warner, J W Doane. \Vm H. Rand, W .\ .\le\ander. Otto Young. R W Patterson. Gilbert B. Shaw W G Ewing. O H Horton. W. D Kerfoot, II, W Wheeler, H C Chatrield-T,ivlor, Francis T Colbv. ('has. Henrotin. E, S- Lacey, Orson Smith, Edward f , Lawrence. Owen F ,Aldis. Franklin H Head, Mariin ,\. Rverson, Thnm,is G Windes R. S Tuthill, M, F. Tuley, Francis .\dams, [ohn B.irton Payne, Nornian Williams, Alfred (.)rendorfl. Chas R E. Koch. Geo M Moulton, John R. Walsh. Chas. Fitz Simons. C M Henderson, I T Harahan, M M Kirkman. Victor F Lawson, John S. Hannah, II H Kohls.iat, S P. McConnell, Harry G. Selfridge, HempsteadWashburne.F^ S. Conway, Frank Baker. C;eo. B. Swift. R. A, Waller. Chas B. Farwell. Stuyvesant Fish. Marvin Hughitt. M E, Ingalls. C ]. Blair, (ieo. Schneider. R P>, Campbell, Auilrew McNally, Samuel Baker. N, B Ream. M D Wells, H. W. Thomas. Luther Latlin Mills Byron L Smith. R G Chandler, G. H. Wheeler. Chas Deering, John R Wilson, L. T Brien Fritz Glogauer, Charles C Gordon, Robert Lindblom, Samuel Fallows, Clarence C. Chene F H Cooper, W H Crocker, j. P. Ellacott. T C Haynes, Joseph R Dunlop, H G I'urinton, A J. Canfield, Alfred Russell, Frank S Weigley, (iS) T H Wickes, C. C. Kohlsaat. Allison V- Armour. Robert L. Henry. .A, .A. Sprague. Geo. E. P. Dodge, James Fentress, W H Newman C C Bonney. John H Hamline. C S. Bentley. C, M, Rogers, ("has E Fargo, W. Vernon Booth, Jenkin Lloyd Jones, VVni .\ .\mberg. llenrv W Bishop, Swan A. Miller, Malcom McNeill. M. L. C. Funkhouser. Richard Michaelis, F"red M. Farwell, A, B, Capron, Hugh T. Reed, ©roanioation l-'FRDIXANMi \V PKCK, Pi.sidrnl ALKXANDKK H Kl'VKLI., First \'irf-|iresi(lont JOHN C UNDFKWODli. Seccmcl \'ii c'-|in-siilenl HI-.NK\ I. 'I'I'I\X1-:K. ^i'( ici.Lr\ and Treasurer Eiccutivc Committee R0BP:RT a WALIJ'IK, rii.iirni.in IIKNKV L rCKNI'.K', \i,>-( liairniaii JOHN ], MITCHELL WILIJAM 1> KLKFOOT KOIIFKT 1. III;NKV SAMUEL FALLOWS MFJAMLLE E. STONE H G Sl-M.l' K 1 1 Ki I'l GILBERT B. SHAW CllAKLESl' COKUON M. L. C FUN K I K )11SI':K AND KXMlKKIrlo FERrnNANi) w ri-:cK ALF:xA\ni-:K it rf:vell johx r undek'Wdod Committee on Huvitations H G SELERILKiE IIEXRV I. TfRNEK FERIUXAXH \V liU'K ROBERT 1. Ili:XRV jolIXO IX I iHK Wi ii i| i iPvesf' Committee MldAII-I.E E STONE II H KOHLSAAT WM I'ENN XIXtiN R W T'ATTERSOX VIOTOK 1' LAWSON WASHINf.TOX MI-SING JOHN R WILSON I'RANK S WEICiLEY JOSEPH R lUIXI.OI' FRITZ GLOGAFER RICHAKI> MIGHAFLIS uyi 20 RECEPTION AT THE RAILROAD DEPOT. [Extract from the City Press of Chicago.] The gray-liaired members of that band of southern warriors who fought so bravely during the war were welcomed to Chicago the morning of May 29. 1895 They came from the south to participate in the dedication of the Confederate monument and their hearts were filled with thankfulness at the thought that Chicago had been the first to unite the blue and the gray in bonds of sympathy and affection. Aged and world-worn though they were, they carried themselves in a soldierly way. and grasped the hands of those who welcomed them in a most heartv manner Among the guests who had arrived via Cincinnati o\ er the Big Four Route, was Gen. Longstreet, whose long white mustache and flowing side whiskers gave him a martial appearance. The citizens' reception committee assembled at the Palmer House on the morning of the 29th, and escorting Gens. Longstreet, and S. D, Lee and ladies, the whole party took carriages and drove to the Grand Central depot to await the coming of the guests who were to arrive at 11:00 o'clock from 'Washington City, via the B. & O. railroad. As the train rolled into the depot the committee, together 'with many south- erners who had arrived in the city on the previous day, walked down to the special car which had brought the distinguished visitors from Washington. Gen, Wade Hampton, that stately southerner, with heavy gray mustache and side whiskers, was the first to be welcomed; then came a round of introductions, and Gen. Underwood being the only man who knew and remembered the names of everybody, acted as master of ceremonies. The party felt tired after the long and hot journey and therefore w^as soon escorted to carriages and driven to the Palmer House. Flags covered the rotunda of the hotel and other memorials reminded the southerners that Dixie's land had not been forgotten in Chicago; and in addition, the pillars were draped in black and white for Secretary Gresham. Above one of the arches was a large portrait of the secretary of state draped with crape and the Stars and Stripes. When the Confederate generals arrived at the hotel they found many of the com- rades from Atlanta, Ga. , had taken possession and the battle-scarred veterans were soon among their southern friends One notable figure in the crowd of southerners was Chaplain T. L Smith of Virginia, who is now a pastor in Denver and is in appearance a patriarch of all the patriarchs He wore long flowing white hair and heavy white beard, and carried with him his commission as chaplain and major in the Twenty- second Virginia regiment, and was proud of the distinction that his was the first chap- lain's commission issued by the Confederate States A touching meeting took place between Lieut-Gen. Stephen D. Lee and Gen. Wade Hampton. These two comrades embraced, and Gen. Hampton putting his hands on Gen. Lee's shoulders, said, laughingly: "Don't you remember how you used to wish you could reach the rank of colonel and command a battalion of artillery? That was when you were a captain, but you climbed up far beyond a colonelcy." In the afternoon the party went to the theaters and clubs, the keys of the city opening to it every class of entertainment 2 I ROSTER OF GUESTS. FROM GEORGIA Lieut. -Gen. James Longstreet. daugh- ter, Marie Louise, and Mrs. C. C. Sanders and daughter. Marie Armon- tine. Gainesville Judge W, L. Calhoun, Col. A. J West, Maj. J. M. Couper and Mrs R L Walker, .Atlanta. Maj. J. L. McCoUum and daughters, Blanch and Laura, Marietta FROM SOUTH CAROLINA Lieut. -Gen. Wade Hampton and secretary, Mr. Chas. E. Thomiis; public officials, Washington, D. C. Maj. -Gen. M. C. Butler, Edgefield; Col. J. B. Erwin, public official, Washington, D. C. FROM MISSISSIPPI: Lieut-Gen. Stephen D. Lee, Agricul- tural College. FROM VIRGINIA; Maj -Gen, Fitzhugh Lee, Glasglow; Brig. -Gen. Eppa Hunton. Warren- ton. Solicitor - General Holmes Conrad, public official, and wife, Washington, D. C. FROM W.-^SHINGTON CITY Maj. -Gen. Henry Heth and daughter, Nannie. Maj. -Gen. L. L, Lomax, wife, and Miss Isabelle Armstrong Brig-Gen. Marcus J. Wright, wife, and Miss Eliza Washington, of Charles- ton, W. Va. Col Albert Akersand wifi': M,ij R W Hunter Capt- H B Littlepago and wife, ("apt. J W. Drew and wife. Maj F. V. Robinson, Misses Margret Cox, Virginia L and Laura L Mitchell. FROM FLORIDA Maj -Gen S Ci. French, Winter Park. FROM MARYLAND Maj -Gen. H Kyd Douglas. Hagt-rs- town; Col W F Beasley. Baltimore. FROM KENTUCKY. Brig-Gen Fayette Hewitt, and Majs. H. T Stanton and L. C. Norman, Frankfort. Col. T. W. Campbell. Louisville: Rev. Jos.Desha Pickett ( River Forest.Ill.) FROM NORTH CAROLINA; Col. Wharton J. Green, F'ayetteville. FROM LOUISIANA Col. W. R Lyman, wife and Misses ,\manda C. and Mary Childress, New Orleans Commodore J. E Montgomery and granddaughter. New Orleans. FROM TEXAS; Mr I L Currie and wife. Dallas FROM TENNESSEE; Col. S A- Cunningham, Nashville. FROM COLORADO; Rev. J. L Smith, Denv;^r. INVITATION TO THE R INCEPTION AT THE PALMER HOUSE. y. •rl _y^// 'f/v /yy/z/fj//-// /r i^///i: //(/ //z/ '7 yy '/ o (^ /// y ^ //J'r//f //// ///< y//fz/ ///zf/ 'rf///(./(/////y ■ ''yf (///'■ /■:yr(fUcf A J/ // ////V r x^ /ZA/./r////// r //yyyyy/y u//:j :S^ S/y'/-^' ?/^^ //.y/yyA.yjy/y,y,.. 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C/-' ^(f ;s One-armed men w>re so niinierons as to attract attention r.ion/e buttons ol strangs design were worn in the lapels of dr. ss coats Tiny examples of the Am ncan flag \v-=re displayed on the corsag s of b autiful women with evident pride, and on the bosom of a fair one here and th r was |iinned a badge of the stars and bars side 1)\ side with the stars and striprs Men uith h lir and brards silvered liy time wcrr- conspicu- ous In' th-ir number and their - rect carriage Strange for a social affair. se\eral ambled about cjii crutches or canes .\nd in th buzz of conversation which tilled th- rooms and trailed out intii the spacious corridor there was one note which caught the Chicago c-ar and held it a willing jirisfiner It \\as the unaccustom d soutluan ace nt with broadened ".a" and slurr.-d '-r," softening our mother English into tlie langnomus charm of the south The committee in charge of the arrangements for the dedication of the monument to the Confederate dead at Oakwoods had not forgotten the social amenities, and the gathering at the Palmer House wis a reception to the visitors from the south. Gen I'nderwood hid prepared .a musical treat for the guests through the \ocal talent of the popular and gifted Imj'Kri,\i,-.\kion Octet, which rendered the lollowing selections with admirable execution and harmon\': PFiOC.KAM. I. THE FOREST !/««;,>."'" IMI'liRI.M. yl'ARTET. 2 DUET— The Fishers Cihiiai .\RIEL NICHOLS .\NI1 ,\1)ELE HI1LM\N 3 .WGEL I^.AND y. F. Hud IMrERI.-\[.-AR10N OCTET 4 B.\KIToXE SOLO My .\xe of Steel H/.';,;. .^RION Ot:,\RTET 6. JEXKS COMPorXH M,uv IMl'EKl.AL or.\RTET 7. D.'^YBRE.AK Pairc: \RION iJU.ARTEr 5 SOlTHEIcN MELOniKS TMrERl.\l.--\RION OCTET. y GOOD NIGHT I'niiiil/i IMI'KRl .\I.- \U1I5N OCTET Beyond the singing ther was nothing prearrang.ed The familiar plant.ition nielodit s moved southern and northern hantls alike to applause; and the gallant warriors from the south maintained their chivalrous reputation by paying compliments to the prettv young women present. Many Chicagoans called to pay their respects to the visitors 1^31 9/^/^.9fi. May 29-31, 1895 See Fac;f. 27. -0 and to make the aci]iiainlance of tlie men wlio ha\c- won distinction in le^MsIati\e halls as well as on the tield of battle, but the feature of the aflair, .ifter rdl, was the reunion of comrades after a long separation. Not only were southerners from witlel\* sej>arated sections brought together, but Chicago counts among her good citizens hundreds who wore the gray, and to these the opportunity of meeting their old commanders was an occasion to open the springs of the heart for a flood of love, admiration and fraternal good will. The meeting of "Yank" and •'Johnny Reb " was also a feature of the occasion. It was always accompanied by the warmest of cordiality, and the old epithets that once stirred their blood to the fighting pitch were bandied with rollicking, mocking good nature. And it needed only the fair daughters of the south, a handful in number but lovely in their evening gowns, full of feminine graciousness and with an engaging vivacity set off bv the charming southern accent, to add the last touch to this memoraljle gathering. Gen. Longstreet was the center of universal interest. Feeble with seventy years and more, he sat in the middle of one of the parlors, the point of general attraction. The general was compelled to use an ear trumpet, but t^eamed witli interest when incidents of the war were recalled. About him were grouped several southern women, as though a bodyguard, and near by stood his pretty daughter receiving compliments for her father's valor and paying filial tribute by wearing the stars and bars on her bosom by the side of the red, white and blue. E.v-Sheriff O. L. Mann of this city, furnished a char- acteristic incident. Stumping in on crutches, he reminded Gen. Longstreet that when a member of the Thirty-ninth Illinois regiment in the Shenandoah valley he tried to pay his compliments, tiut had been prevented and now called to make up for lost time. Gen. Stephen D. Lee of Mississippi, was another distinguished guest, and his ener- getic expression, fine personnel and military carriage caused him to be much sought after by his comrades and the citizens of Chicago. Gen. Wade Hampton, son and grandson of warriors, the typical soldier, the dashing cavalryman, the governor of South Carolina, United States senator, and now the govern- ment railroad commissioner, was surrounded l)y an admiring throng. Capt. Littlepage was compelled to tell again and again the story of the fight lietween the Monitor and tlie Merrimac, for he was on the rebel gunboat during its entire career. Gen. Wright had a special interest for many because he furnished much of the Confederate data which Gen. Grant used in his magazine articles and memoirs. George Forrester, formerly of Kentucky, and John W. White, formerly of Virginia, both now of Chicago, held groups of veterans in suspense as they tried to outdo each other with stories of the raids of Gen. Morgan and Col Mosby. Col. Campl>eU, a neighljor of Gen. Underwood before the war, touched on the sharp contrasts of the war b}' telling how he had charge of his friend when taken prisoner. Gen. Fitzhugh Lee, the distinguished cavalry officer and ex-governor of Virginia, was another of the popular guests, and though he arrived late, he was made quite a lion by both the ladies and gentlemen who vied with each other to greet him Col. Charles J. Murphy of New York, was a picturesque figure with his massive hend crowned in white and bearing medals pro\ing honorable service in the Mexican war as well as in that of the rebellion. The reception committee was: Ferdinand W. Peck, William I) Kerfoot, George B. Shaw, Rev. Samuel Fallows, Alexander H Revell, Malcom McNeill. Robert A Waller, Harry G. Selfridge, Henry L. Turner, Robert L, Henry, Metellus L C. Funkhouser and John C. Underwoood LADY ASSISTAXTS- No I No, 2 No 3 No. 4, No. 5 No. 6. No No. MISS \IR(',INIA L. MtTCHELL, Charleston. W. Va. MISS M.ARIE LOl'ISE I.ONGSTREET, G.iinesville, (".a. MISS M^KIE ARMO.NTINE SANDERS. Gainesville, Ga. MISS AMANDA C. CHILDRESS. New Orleans, La. MISS MARGARET COX. Washineton. D C. MISS NANNIE HETH. VVashinelon. D. C. MRS MARCUS J. WRIGHT. Washington, D. C. MISS FANNIE M. SCOTT, Van Buren, Ark. See Followini; Pag^ TliL- first of ilie r.rrptinn rommiiti'e to .•irii\e were Ferdinainl W Trek ami Miss t'eck, Malcoin McNeill ami the Misses McNeill These yoiiiii; ladies were in the inter- esting groups through the afternoon Among the hrst arrivals were Col ami Mrs Allien Akers of Washington. Mrs. Akers descend il from a distinguished revolutionary family, is the cousin of Maj -Gen. Tickett. of Gettysburg fame, a queenly and charming woman, and had a court of admirers about her from the lirst. Early in the afternoon Solicitor- General and Mrs. Holmes Conrad of Winchester. Miss Polly Gary Kandolph and Col. Isham Kandolph of Chicago, were together. Gen and Mrs Marcus J Wright of Wash- ington, were among the first comers. With them was a distinguished and elegant woman, Miss t^liza Seldon W.ishiuL^tou. daughter of Col |ohn .Vugustim- Washington, the last private owner of Mount N'ernon Miss W.ishington was born in that historic mansion. She was the recipient of marked attention Miss f^elle .\rmstrong. the hand- some and winsome daughter of (leu I'rank Armstrong and grandniece of President James K. Folk, was (iresent ami the center of a circle Gen H K\d I >ouglas of llag- erstown. Md.. was a marked Hgure. gray clad, and the target of all eyes on account of his striking personality. He is one of the Bayard type, of great inches, slight, with a smooth cameo-cut face, gray hair, full blue eyes and great mobility of expression com- plete the ensemble. Gen. Douglas tells an iniinitable story, and has manners simple and easy, .\mong others present were >rr. and Mrs, F. H. Cooper of Chicago, the brilliant and attractive Miss Margart t Co\ of Washington City, the be.iutifnl Misses Virginia and I,anra Mitchell of Charleston. W. Va . who are descendants of (k-n George Washington's only sister Ki'tty . and. through their mother, connected with Martha Washington, Mr and Mrs K L Henry of Chicago, both of whom wrr.i exceed- ingly attentive to the guests, especially Mrs Henry, who in h?r attractive and agreeable way assisted in introducing and making everyone feel perfectly at ease and happy, Mr and Mrs. Alexander H. ffary Childress of New Orleans. Col layman is a distinguish, d southerner and one of the most prominent businessmen of the Cresci-nt City, and Miss Am.mda Childress has enthusiastically devoted much of her tim - in assisting to perfect th 'organ- izations of the I.'nited Confederate Veterans; Mr and Mrs Jas H Harris, of Chicago and Maj. Frank V. Robinson of Washington City <.)ver in .1 corner stood a man of militarv bearing, who, thirty years ago, when he w.is a mere bov, helped to keep guard over th,' Confederate prisoners at Camp Douglas — the men who m t } P. EUacott at the reception made as much of a fuss about it as though h - were an old and dear friend, instead of a one-time jailer. He was glad to sec th m all too, and immediately became in\olved in a long argument as to the fla\s of th ' Cjold.''n Circle conspiracy and the exact location of certain tunn Is ami stockad, s in the old Camp Douglas prison. f '^*"^i Back of the chair of the xenerable Gen. Longstreet, who was surrounded b)' friends and admirers waiting for a word or presentation, were; Miss Louise Longstreet, his daughter, and Miss Armontine Sanders. These young ladies were remarked for viva- cious beauty and high-bred courtesy. In the same interesting party were Miss Lucy Lee Hill of Chicago, whose father was Lieut-Gen. A. P. Hill of Virginia and mother, a sister of Gen. John H. Morgan of Kentucky; Mrs. Katie Cabell Currie, the beautiful and accomplished daughter of Gen Cabell of Dallas, Texas, and Mrs. Sanders of Gainesville, Ga, Col Henry L. Turner did the honors on behalf of the military arm of the city, and brought his handsome wife along to help. Gen. John C. Underwood, the originator of the plan for a memorial to the Confederate dead at Oakwoods and of the peace festival attendant upon its dedication, came late and the cordial greetings and ripple of applause that welcomed him indicated his place in the affections of both northern and southern people. The general was tired and wor- ried with the burden of the two days' program which he has charge of, but he found time to say pleasant things to everybody and give the final touch of cordiality to the affair. Gen. Joseph Stockton received the veterans from the south with all the courtesy that comes of a knowledge of man's fighting qualities; and Washington Hesing was there because the government had taken official cognizance of the reunion and because he personally believes the spirit which prompted the festival is a good and beautiful one. Bishop Fallows, who has been a soldier, and, despite his cloth, knows a lot about society, said the reception was a historic event and the most splendid society function since the ante-bellum days Rev. Dr. Jenkin Lloyd Jones, who loves to see people kiss and make up, stated it was simply glorious to see old enemies meeting together in sweet amity like brethren and sisters. .\ unique feature and contrast was furnished by Harrison Terrell, a colored man with a history. Born a slave, he followed the fortunes of his master through the war and served Gen. Lee's staff as cook and valet until the surrender at Appomattox He became an employe of Gen. Grant while president, and the great commander sent for him to come to McGregor to help smooth his dying hours. These are characteristic examples of the men, the reminiscences and contrasts brought to notice on every hand at the reception, filling hearts with tenderness and often eyes with tears. And against this background of military shoulders, of noble heads, of tales of daring and suffering were outlined the grace and high-bred beauty of the Amer- ican woman, the northerner and the southerner, exchanging sisterly affection in imitation of the examples set by father and brother. Some of the women — and there were about one hundred of them -were remarkably beautiful, and probably no more aristocratic gathering has ever come together in the parlors of Mr, Palmer's hotel. The citizens commenced taking leave of the honored visitors at 7:00 o'clock and in a half hour all had left, that the male guests might have an opportunity to prepare for the banquet shortly to follow. About 8;oo p. m., members of the committee arrived with carriages and the distin- guished personages were whirled away to the banquet halls at Kinsley's. OCCASION OF THE DEDICATION O I' THE CON !• E D E R AT K MO N U M E N T r H I C A G O , I L [, BANQUET TO D 1 S T I N G U 1 S 11 li D U NM O x\ AND C O N F E D E I? A T E ( ) F I' I C E R S IIN'IIKK THK AllSPrCES OF THE CITIZENS' COMMITTEE. (29) FROM 8 TO 12 O'CLOCK P M. MENU LITTLK NECK CLAMS. UADISHES. CRESS. OLIVES, Cocktail Southern. CONSOMME MACEDOINE. TOASTED WAFERS. Amontillado. PLANKED VVHITEFISH. CUCUMBERS. POTATOES PAklSIENNE. Haut Sauternes, 1874. TENDERLOIN Ol- BEEF A LA CHATELAINE. NEW POTATOES. STUFFED TOMATOES. Pontet Canet. 1881. PUNCH MILITAIRE. BROILED SNIPE ON TOAST. NEW ASPARAGUS VINAIGRETTE. Sparkling Moselle. TRUFFLED PATF' ON Ll-AF OF LETTUCE. Moet and Chandon White Seal. GLACE, WITH FRESH STRAWBERRIES. WHITE, MOSAIC AND BLACK CAKE, CHEESE. CRACKIiRS. COFFEE. COGNAC. CIGARS. (30) Al-TER DlXNliR EX K R C I SKS. Fekdinand \V I'K' k, I'r sill nt Citizins' ( "nmniitt ■_■, Chairman Sentiments an^ 1Re5pon^er3 ADDRESS OF Wlil.CoMI-. Th i "l,,,ii ni.m RESPONSE, C.fii ImiN B Gordon, Cniiiiii.iinlini; United Conicd -rat ■ V-trans Col IIknhs L. Turner, Ti>astmasl;r. Taps for the Old Days, Ktveille for tlie New, A'r the Toia^liiutsti-. Lieut -Gen. John M S' hofiki.d Lietit -Gen. J,\mes LoNiisTRiiKi Maj -G&n, John M P,^lmkr . Maj.-Gen. M. C Hiii.kr Gen John (' Blaj k . Maj -Gen Frrzm ',h I.kk JuiIk R S 'riTHii.i Lieut -(i II \V,\I)K II,\M!')uN . Rev, H W TiioM,\s, I ) I I Lieut. -Gen Sikrhhn D Lee Uoasts I THF .\RMV OF THE LXFrED ST.XTES, , 2. THE ARMV OF NORTHERN VIRtllNLA, . 3 THE RErNrrEH NATION 4 THE A>n-:KICAN SOLliIl-:K IN HISTORY, 5 ■HEKES THE HAN1> oF FKLLOWSHIP 6 -SHALL NOT THF SoFTH tJRASP IT'' 7, THE BEAUTY OF FOKGFTFULNESS, S, SOUTHERN CHIVALRY I'KOM 1771, TO 1,81.5 g THE CHRISTIAN SIDE OF THE SOLDIER, 10 THE PROSPEROUS SOUTHLAND, , . , 11 THF NATIONAL GUAI^D th Nations New Soldiery, Adjt -Gen Ai.freii t)i;HNiioRKE 12, SOUTHERN INFANTRY Maj.-G;n V. C \V.\i, 1 h.ali. 13 THE CROWN OF HEROISM, , , , . . H,.n Lotiier L.\h.in Mii.i.s 14 THE DEAD HEROES OF AMEKICV, ,\ N.oional M.mununt. Rev, A J Canfiei.i., D I ' 15. THE UNITED STATES VOU'NTFFR Gn Joseph Sro. kt. n 10 THF MOTHER OI" I'RFSIUENTS TO THE HISTORIC NORTHWEST S.n.itcir |oHN W Daniei 17. THE EXCERCISE OF OFI'ICIAI. INFLUENCE AND I'OWER, Solicitnr-Gen Holmes CnNK,\!) iS THE -INDIVIDUAL oF THF .\MI-:RIC,\N SOLDIER, Maj, -Gen, H, Kvn D .i.\s E.\t-inporan.--ous rfniinisc nt sji -cli s by (lens. Al.rX. P. Stewart, Hair\ II ih S C;. French, L. L, Lomax, Marrus J Wright, Eppa Hunton, Win II I',ivn., Frank C, Armstrong, and otli rs GOOD NIGHT AND BENEDICTION, Re\- Jenkin Llio I) [ones .ALL speeches \\<\: I.I.MITEI) l() FIVE MINI'TES EA(H. (Tlie Program could not be exactly carried out owinti to the unavoidable absence of siiiiie of the speakers.) (311 c^^^^^^r- May 29-31. 1S95. lUOGRAPHIC: Ferdinand W. Peck was born in Chicaeo, III., in 1S48; graduated at Chicago's High School. Old University and Union College of Law; admitted to ilie bar coincidenily witli tlie attainnient of Ills tweiUy-first year. Prominently connected with enterprises which liave contributed to the renown of Chicago. From the earliest agitation of the Columbian celebration he was its indefatigable champion. Positions filled;— F'irst vice-president, member board of control, and chairman committee on finance World's Columbian exposition. President of the Chicago Athenaeum; president of the Auditoritini Association; president of the Chicago Opera Festival Association; trustee of the New Chicago L^niversity; vice.pre<:ident of the Illinois Humane Society; president of the Union League Club; member and vice-president of the hoard of education. Probably his most successful work was the conception and erection of the niagnihceiit Auditorium building. .■>J FI':ivl>lXA.\l) W. I'ECK, Esg. I'Tfsidriit of Cliicago Citizens' Committee After the hanqiut, at i):3" )'■ m . Presiilent Ferdinand W. Peck called the assenilih- to nrder. and spoke as tcillows: Mr. Peck: ■• Griitlnucii — hi lielialf of the citizens of Clucai^o it is m\' dut3' and threat pleasure to extend a most cordial \\i leome to our dis- tinguished guests from all sections of cm- cornuion countr\. who honor lis tiy tlieir presence. There ha\ e l)een lew grander or more signiticant events in our American histor\- than this coming together of the great sol- dierdeaders who. wdth their comrades, more than thirt\' years ago. fought gallantly face to face, as well as side bv side, for a cause which <.ach of them lielieved to be just, and for the defense of which each felt that duty demanded action. (.\pplause.) It is indeed fitting, and our citizens of Chicago are protid of the fact, that this greatest and most representative of American cities shoidd be tlie chosen ground for this sublime occasion, and we express a Nation's sentiment when we grasp the hands of our lirotliers from every section of our splendid repnlilic and forever obliterate all differences as we stand umler the folds of Old Glory (applause and cheers), which is and shall be forever hereafter onr one common lianner. (Applause.) Outside of sentiment and patriot- ism, gentlemen, there will come from this assembly and the fraternal feel- ing thereby established, closer commercial relations and btisiness union between the citizens of our countr\ , thus enlisting in a larger tlegree the investment of the capital of this section in developing the vast resources of the southern states. (Applause.) To accomplish this there must be strong fellowship and mutual confidence existing between the people of what was once known as the Confederacy and the section con- taining the great cities of the north. There should be closer union between all sections of onr country, for there is great and i^rand and glorious work for all true lo\^al men and women to do, and they should stand united to promote our national welfare, that the republic may always endure. (.\pplause.) I do not believe that the Columbian exposition of 1S93 was a more momentous e\eiit in its future iniliK-nce upon both our city of Chicago and upon our Nation than is this second reunion of the great representatives of onr civil war, more than a quarter of a century .after the object lesson taught b\ ("iraiit ,tiul Lee at .•\ppomattox and thi- jirecepts left to us by the immortal Lincoln of cliaritv toward all and malice toward none. (Applause.) LlKliT-GEN. STEPHEN D. LICE. DLKISG TlIK SIXTIES. /^ D May 29 - ^i, iSc)5 BIOGRAPHIC: Stephen Dill I-ee was born at Charleston. S. C, September 22. 1833; graduated at United States Military Acaden;v, Jiintf, 1S54. Commissioned in I'nited States army: — Second lieutenant. Fourth artillery, June, 1854. and first lieutenant and reslmental ijuartermaRter, October. 1^=4. Commissioned in Confederate States army:—- Captain March. iSfu; major November. 1.S61; lieutenant-colonel May. 1S62: colonel July. 1S62. Urifiadier-general P, A C. S.. November 6. 1862; major-gimeral P. A. C. b.. August 3, 1863. Lieutenant-general P. A. C. S.. June 23. 1K64: State senaior of Mississippi. 1S7S. President of Mississippi A giicultural and Mechanical Col lege. I^^o Member of state constitutional convt tition. iHyo, '•Again, friends lidui tlu- SDUtli an 1 from the north, the people of tliis imperial eit\ warmly welcome \o\i ami ,L;n'et \'OU as lirothi'rs in a nniteil Nation, that fore\ermore shall know no sectionalism and no disc()r(L I Applause, i "I am requested to say that Gen. |olin l>. (Gordon of ('jeor,i;ia, is unexpectedly detained by the illness oi his wife. He has warmh' commended this gathering;, and e.xpressed his earnest desire to he present, by his telegrams and by his letters. "Among many distinguished gentlemen who surround us to night and honor us h\ their presence, there is one whose name is national, whose record is great in war and is great in peace. 1 have the honor, gentlemen, to present to yon Lieut. -Cien. Stephen D. Lee of Mississippi " LlLi; 1. (_.1';N. STLl'HEX D. LKE, of Mississippi. The general was greeted with great applause and cheers, and spoke as follows; Gen. Lee: " A/r. President and Fe/li'W Citizens of C/ii(ai;o —On account of tlie absence of Gen. Gordon, I have the unexpected pleasure of expressing, on behalf of those who ha\e accepted your hospitality, our warm appreciation of these courtesies. A year ago you gave a royal welcome to the world in this t3'pical American city, and on this occasion sliow that \ on lia\e the same welcome for your most distant American brethren, who come here with the love of this republic in their hearts and a message of peace upon their lips. (.\pplause. ) To-night we feel that Chicago hospitality knows no sectional line. This great cit\', des- tined to be the heart of the Nation, makes no American a stranger (applause), and we of the south feel that we share your broad and catholic welcome. If we reail the significance of this occasion aright, this welcome is worthy to be made historic. \i\ this city that makes presidents another great thing has come to pass. A thousanil miles have come the x'eterans of the greatest civil war that the world has ever seen. The defeated have come into the land of the victor, even into the ranks ot their bravest foes, bringing with them flowers to lay on the graves of the great dead, and to set up a monument, not to those who fell in the red onslaught of liattle, but to those who in jirison walls sealeti their sincerity with their lives. To these pilgrims Chicago is saying, not that we approve of the principles for which these men fought, not that we concede one jot or tittle of the convictions which caused us to send our own brave men to the battle front, but that we do not deem it dishon- lH^ M May 2i). :S95 Sek I'OLLowiNt, Pack. J/ oralile to honor the unfortunate bravf. (Great applause and clit-ers. i That \ciu make no war upon the dead, but rather with xou, wc wouh honor whatever was faithfuL courageous and heroic in thi-se American soldiers. (Applause.) It is not strange that the hatreds of civil strife have not been eliminated from so many hearts, but it is strange that so much lo\ e and reconciliation lias spread over our broad Nation. And in conclusion, mv friends. 1 desire to say in behalf of ^'our visitors, that we accept vour friendship with the same gentrous spirit with which _\ou offer it; that we invite \ou again to invatie us, not with your bayonets this time, but with vour business. (Applause.) We want to hear in our land the voices of your industries; we wish you to push the columns of \our goods into our utmost stronghold, and when \<>u come, we will give you as heartv, if not as royal, a welcome." (Great applause.) President Peck: "I know that our distinguished guests, also our own citizens of Chicago, would be glad to hear a word from their inaj'or. the Hon. George B. Swift." IIO.N. GEORGE B. SWIFT, Mayor of (^hicaj^o. Mr. Swift: '■•Mr. Pitshi,nl and Gi'i/hiiiiii It is hardly fair to depart from or interfere with the carefull}' prepared program and yet the true Chicagoan never falters when called to the front. And to-night I realize fulh' why I have been asked to say a word to you, or rather to our guests, and it arises from the fact that I am the chief magistrate of the greatest city in America, and in that capacity, as the mayor of this won- derful city, I bid you guests a royal Chicago welcome. Chicago is eipial to every occasion. Witness the warmth of the weather — unparalleled the papers state (the papers always state the truth), unparalleled in the history of Chicago, the warmest May weather ever known in our city. That is an indication of the individual and collective warmth of heart ot the Chicago citizens toward their honored guests. Now, my fellow citizens, we welcome you, we thrice welcome you in our midst. We bespeak for you a happy sojourn, we hope for you a safe return to your homes, we also hope that there may abide in your hearts and your minds the kindliest recollection of Chicago and her people. Again I bid you welcome." (Applause.) I'residi'nt Peck: "A gentleman who will speak to you later in the evening, and who is upon the program, desires at this time to oHer a resolution. I therefore introduce to you for that purpose - Gen. Wade Hampton. ' Upon rising. Gen. Hampton was greeted with applause and cheers. rh" '§^^ COL. HENRY L. TURNER OAKWOODS CEMETERY. MAY 30, I^'JS <^-:/^ hist lieutenant and adjutant Eit'tli regiment, May 29 31, 1895. BIOGRAPHIC: ' , ,- r- .. Henry Lathrop Turner was liorn in Oberlin. Ohio, August 26, 1845; graduated at Oheiiin CoMege.^ Eirst lieutenant One Hundred and Fifteenth regiment, Ohio volunteer infantry; ' " ' "' United States colored troops. Moved to Chicago after tlie war and engaged in journalistic, real estate and banking pursuits. An enthusiastic national guardsman, has been and is an untiring worker for the I. N. G. , v u Major First regiment infantry. I. N. G.. April, 1HS7; lieutenant-colonel. April, 18S9; colonel. November i'>- ''^OS— . Colonel Turner displayed military ability and obtained great credit for the manner in whicli he protected Fulhnan against the strikers in iNyi and otherwise assisted in quelling the riots: he is respected and loved by his command; is popular with all who know him and is a ready speaker and fluent writer. G EX. WADE H A M P TON, of Scuith CaroliiKi Gen. Hampton: --Mr. Chainiidii aiul my l-'i-ll,izo C//r^r/is — 1 have a right to call you my fellow citizens now. 1 have been honored with the request to offer a resolution that 1 am sure will meet a response in the hearts, not only of every citizen of CMiicago and this grand state, but fvery citizen of the United States.'' ( Reads): AVi()/zr(/, That this assembly of Uniun and Coiifederatp officers and citizens of Chicago hereby express tlieir profound sorrow at the death of the late Secretary of State, Walter (,). Ciresham. His distinguished service on the battlefield, upon the bench and in the President's cabinet, are recognized throughout the length and breadth of the country. The Nation has lost one of its greatest heroes and stntcsnien, whose distinguished service for his country should never be forgotten in the future history of our common lanil. The resolution was adopted unanimously by a rising vote. President Peck: "My ne.xt pleasure, gentlemen, is to name your toastmaster. He needs no introduction to a Chicago assembly, and he has already become acquainted with the distinguished guests from elsewhere. I therefore present to you Col. Henry L. Turner." COL. HENRY L. TI'KNER. I'irst Kegiment Infantry, I N ( ', Col. Turner: ''Mr. President, Gentlemen and Gnests — Our chairman, representing the business men and the people of Chicago, has most eloquently bidden our guests welcome. Our honored mayor has officially welcomed you and given you the freedom of our city. It is fitting, however, inasmuch as our guests are soldiers, that a word of welcome from another source be added. To-morrow 1 shall wear the insignia of the Grand Army of the Republic, of the military order of the Loyal Legion. As an old soldier, then, 1 cordially, heartily welcome mv old comrades of the Union army, and 1 thank the Lord m\ heart is big enough to send my voice ringing across the estrangement of thirty years and say, welcome and God bless you, my soutliern friends. (Great applause. ) "There is one other representation for which I wish to speak. To-morrow 1 shall march at the head of one of the really great National Guard regiments, and one of the Nation's new soldier\-, which loves and -r»^^iV. 40 honors valor \vhere\'er founil. I bid \'ou welcome. My sentiment is, 'Taps to the old days, reveille to the new.' I have dedicated this to the e.x-oflicers and soldiers of the Confederate arm\- who visit lis: 'Twas many years ago, boys, When first we marched away, We wore the bhie, you know, boys. Whilst you'iins wore the .yray Then life was fresh and new, boys, And so it is to-day. Only in courtesy to you, boys. We wear our lieards in gray (Laughter. ) 'Twas stars and bivouac all night, boys. 'Twas tramp, tramp, tramp all day. 'Twas thunderin,t;. crashing fight, boys. Between the blue and gray. Lord, how your bullets flew. boys. And yet I'm free to say, We sent as good to you, boys — Blue paid its delfts to gray Oh. radiant days of strife, bovs. When every hour and day Some hero gave his life, boys, I'^or either blue or gray- War's epic grandly rolled, boys. Life soared to heights away. And glory's requiem tolled, bo) s, For both the lilne and gray But battle Ifags are furled, boys All anger's worn away; We'll face a hostile world, boys. Blue side bv side with gray. ( Cheers. 1 Sound taps for those old days boys. And strew the flowers of May As God's own sunshine plays, boys. O'er both the blue and gray. .^nd for the days to come, linys, A ringing reveille. We'll make the Nation hum. boys. We'll bring the jubilee. (Applause. ) "Now, major, sound the taps and the reveille. (Mn^ ^^^^^■^^ 41 '■To you. speakers, ami tn \ou. ijuests, I wish to say that this is a military occasion, ami military rules will be enforced rigidly. So many have to be heard from, that each speaker will be held down to five minutes. This is nndi-r the instructions of the committee, which I will carry out literally. "These old generals who are present here, well know how dillicnlt it is to make a combined movement and to have ever\' jiart fit into the predestined whole. We had hoped to have with us to-night some speakers who are absent. The lieutenant-general of the army was to be with us, and he has sent w irm letters in appreciation of the movement, but he is detained awa\ b/ the death of the secretary' of state." This e.xtract is from a letter written to Cien. J. C. T'liderwood by LIEUT.-GEN. JOHN M. SCHOFIELD. t'onimandina Lniled States .\rm\ Patriotic people of all nations deligln to honor the memories of brave men who have fought and died tor a cause which they believed to be just. When the passion of war has subsided all just and generous men cease to discuss abstract (Questions of rij.;ht or wrong in respect to a contest which has been ended, and delight to share the spirit which actuates the true soldier at ,d] limes and which causes him to Iionor even his brave enem>' w-ho has fallen in b.illlr In this spirit patriotic and generous pef)ple of the great City of Chicago, LInion vet- erans of the Grand Armj of the Republic and young soldiers of the National Guard of Illinois have spontaneously given their assistance, support and sympath)- to the sur- vivors of the late Confederate army in the honor which they are pnying to the memory oi" their dead comrades But this great event h,is also a f.ir higher signification It is a token of the rejoicing which tills the hearts of all ^^ood ciiixens of this great republic, north, south, (.-ast antl west, that the wounds of war and strife h.i\ e been healed; that the causes of bitter dis- sension have been forever removed, that allegiance to the Stars an^l Stripes has become the one only standard of patriotism in the political faith, as we also trust and belie\e in the hearts of all throughout the length and breadth of this great land, and th.it we may now rest assured that our posterits will be a united people in this, our belo\ei.l country for all time to come The difference which divided the country in iSbi was of that character \ihiih < ,111 be decided only bv appeal to the god of battles The decision was rendered at Aiipmn.il lox, and no one has been so hardy as to c|iiisii(in the linality of that decision The Confed- erate soldiers then and there?ifter pledged tlieir honor ti) accept in good f.iith the honor- able and liberal terms oflered them b\ the great Union commander, to return to their allegiance and become loval and t.iithfiil citizens of the United States. The Union (om- mander and his comrades did not for ,1 moment doubt the honor of their lira\e .intago- nists But millions of ]o\al people m the countr\ trem])led with apprehension, le^^t that lilOdRAPHIC. May-June, 1S05. John McAllister Schotield was born iu Chautauqua county, N. Y., September 29, 1831. Graduated at United States Military Academy, in i^^^. Brevet second lieutenant, July i, 1S53: second lieutenant. First artillery, 1853-55: first lieutenant. August 31, 1855; captain, May 14, 1861: assistant professor of philosoptiy. United States Military Academy. 1855-60. Major First Missouri volunteers, April 2f\ 1H61. Brig. -sen. U. S. Vols. November 21. 1861. Ma j. -Gen. U.S. Vols., November 29. 1.S62. With Gen. Sherman until after battle of Atlanta; afterward with Gen. Thomas, and fought the battle of Franklin. Tenn.. and for his services in that battle he was commissioned brigadier-general, U. S. A., wiili a brevet of major-general. Was sent to Murope on a special mission for state department. 1S65-66. Secretary of war, June, 186S, March, iSCnj, Major-general I'. S. army. March 12. iS^g. Superintendent United States Military Academy. West Point. N. Y., 1S76-81, Major-general commanding V. S. army. 1888: lieutenant-general commanding L". S. army, 1895; retired September 29. 1S05. He was assigned to and has tilled many other honorable positions. 43 pledge of good faith iiii^lit not be kept. Tlie doul)ts Miid anxieties of that day ha\c gradualh' and slowh been dispelled, until nnw. b)' almost nni\ersal accord throughout the land, the brave men of the south are regarded as among the most reliable defenders of the constitution of the United States and of the national honor and interests in an\ contest which ma)- hereafter arise Sectional political di\ isions are passing a\va\ , The people of the south, no less than those of the north, are dividing according to their hon- est opinions and practical interests upon the important questions of piddic policw The decision rendered at Appomattox has borne its fruit The sul)iiine aspirations of Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S- Gi'ant ha\e been realized b\ their countrymen through- out the land The battle flag of the Confederate arm\' now lies upon the gra\es r)f the ltra\e soldiers who defended it, while the glorious old flag of the Union floats on high, unchal- lenged by anv at home or abroad, throwing its protecting folds around all who now acknowledge true allegiance to the so\ereignt\- it represents The time has fully come when the veteran soldiers and the people of the country, north and sotith. mav rejoice together, 'with malice toward none, with charity for all,' and with "peace in e\'er\' heart." unite in honoring the inemor)' of the l^rave men w-hose blood was shed in the great contest to fully establish the "more perfect Union" designed by those who framed the constitution of the United States, and to make this Union perpetual- * * ^ * As a private citizen, and as a veteran soldier of the Union, I give you my cordial and hearty sympathy in the tribute of respect you are paying to the memory of your bra\e comrades Please give my cordial ami respectful greeting to all the old soldiers. Union and Confederate, who may meet for this purpose in Chicago Letters ■were also received from Mai.-(iL'n. Daniel E. Sickle.s, of New York: Brig. -Gen. D. W. Flager, chief of ordnance U. S. A.; Lieut. -Gen. A. P. Stewart, of Tennessee; Maj.-Gen. E. C. Walthall, of Mississippi; Brig. -Gen. Frank C. Armstrong, oi Washington; Brig. - Gen. W. L. Cabell (Litmt.-(ien. U. C. \'. ), of Texas; Brig. -Gen. Wm. H. Payne, of Virginia; Col. John B. Castleman. of Kentucky, and many others, fully endorsing the memorial movement and regret- ing their inability to attend. Col. Turner: "The first toast upon our program is the 'Army of Northern Virginia,' to be responded to by one of thf makers of histor\-. In old days he used to introduce hiinself to us in a most startling and unexpected manner. I take pleasure in introducing to you the right arm of the Army of Northern Virginia, a man who served from Bull Run to Appomattox — Gen. Longstreet." LIEUT-GEN. JAMES LONGSTREtT. DURING THE SIXTIES. # May 20 - June 2, 1S95. BIOGRAPHIC:— James Longslreet was born in South Carolina, January K, TS21, graduated at United Stales Military Academy, July. 1S42- Coniinissioned in United btates arniy:^ — lirevet second lieutenant. Kounh infantry, July i- 1^42; second lieutenant. Eifihth infantry. March 4, 1845; first lieutenant February 23, 1^47: reKinient,tl adjutant, June N. 1S47 to July i. 1^49: captain, December 7, 1S52; major-paymaster, July 19, 1858; brevetted captain, August 2n, 1S47. for gallant and meritorious service at Contreras and Churubusco. Mexico: brevetted major, September, 1S47, tor gallant and meritorious conduct at Molino del Rey, Mexico: resigned comuiission in tlie United States army, June i, 1861. Commissioned in Confederate States army: Lieu I en tan t-co Ion el. corps of infantry, C. S. A.. 10 rank frcm March 16, ii:>6i; brigadier- general. P. A. C. S., June 17, 1861; major-general, P. A C. S., October 7. 1S61; lieutenant general, P. A. C S.. October 9. 1862, and continued in com- mand of his corps, the right wing of Lee's army, until surrender at Appomattox. Resides at Gainesville, Ga. 45 LIEUT. -C.EN. JAMES LONGSTREET, Of Georgia. Gen. Longstreet: "Mr. C/miiiinui aihl Fr//inv Ci/izi'ns — I huard a good story once, and it is so old that it will be new to \ ou here, as it happened in 1S4S, just after the Mexican war. There is not much rhetoric in it, but a good deal of soldier. It was at a bancput. All of the armies of the Mexican war were represented, and among the rest was the army engaged in the battle of Sacramento. The only officer present from that army was Lieut. Wooster of the regular army, who com- manded the artiller}-. W'lien Sacramento was toasted, the lieutenant said: "You all seem to know that I was at the battle of Sacramento I cninmanded the battery there, and when the lines were spread and our ammunition about exhausted, Col. Dono\'an. who commanded, came and asked, ' Lieutenant, what shall we do next'' Well,' said the lieutenant, ' I tliink, colonel, we had lietter take a drink and charge them ' We took the drink, we did charge, the Mexicans ran and we ran after them. That is all that I know about the battle of Sacramento " '■ Well, 1 will say fur the .\rmy of Northern Virginia, you all seem to know I was there. I hatl that honor. I had the honor to be with the Army of Northern Virginia from the first battle at Bull Run, on the i8th of July, 1S61. until till.' close of its brilliant career. I was in the most of its general battles. But it will be mockery in me to attempt to describe the valor, endurance antl splendid career of that army. Through tliat armv I had the honor of an introduction to the Arm\' of the Potomac on the i.Sth of July, 1S61, ami that led to intimate acquaint- ance with another army, as gallant and brave and true as any army that was ever mustered. So we served together. (Laughter.) Until finally, after four years of severe and difficult struggle and valor, we found, on the gth of April. 1865, that a little man from the north, from this state, had spreatl his lines before us and spread his lines lieliintl us, and was so strong that we could not get through, so Gen. Lee concluded that it was as little as we could do. and it was the best that we could do, to say, it is enough." (Applause.) MAJ.-GEN. M. C. HUTLER. DURING THE SIXTIES. yJi^<^ .C /Xo-X]?^^ May 29 -June i, 1S95. BIOGRAPHIC: Matthew Cdlbraithe Butler was born near Greenville. S. C . Marcli S, 1S36; educated at Edgetield Academy and Columbia Col- lege. South Carolina. Began tlie practice of law in December, 1857; elected to the state legislature in 1S60. Commissioned in Confederate States army: — Captain. Hampton's South Carolina Legion, June 12, iSfu; major. July 21, 1S61. colonel Second South Carolina cavalry. August 22, 1862; brigadier-general, F. A. C. S., September i, 1863; major-general, P. A. C. S., September 19, 1.^64. Lost his right leg in the battle of Brandy Station, June g, 1863; returned to duty November, 1863; surrendered with Gen Joe Johnston at Greensboro. N. C. in April, 1865. After the war, resumed practice of law. and was elected member of the South Carolina legislature in 1866; elected Uiiited States senator and admitted to his seat December 2. 1877: re-elected in 18R2 and again in iSSg, his term expiring March 3. 1895. He took a prominent part in ridding his state of "carpet bag rule" and was a delegate to a number of state conventions, and resides in Edgefield. S. C. «ir*-<^- 4; Col. Turner: '-Our next speaker will speak to tlie toast, 'The American Soldier in Histor\. In these da\s of peace, when they are trying to read the soklier out of the part}', I hope this gentleman will give us a good setting forth. He was a splendid cavalry general, one ot the l)est in the service, and he has the honor to he horn in South Carolina, and to have represented that state in Congress. I take pleasure in introducing Maj.-CJen. M. C. Butler." ( Prolongetl applause. ) MAJ.-GEN. MATTHEW C. BUTLER, (Jf South Carolina- Gen. Butler: " A/r. Cluiiriiuiii and Gcntlcincn — 1 have been assigned a subject to-night, in the discussion of which I might occupy two or three hours, but fortunately the chairman lias announced we shall be restricted to fi\e minuti'S, and I beg to express to him my pro- found thanks for that restriction (laughter 1: not only on my own account, because sometimes I like to e.xtend my remarks, but there is an immense amount of oratory and eloquence here to-night, and if it were given free rein the sun might rise upon this assembly. "I need not, Mr. Chairman, go outside of this room to illustrate the soldier of American history. On my right and on my left and in front of me I see them, and I think it is no exaggeration, it is no extreme expression of national vanity to say that in our generation as great and distinguished soldiers have been produced as have ever been found in the world's history, (.\pplause. ) I will not attempt — of course not — to enumerate them. But there are many of the soldiers of this late family trouble of ours who might easily have been ranked with the most brilliant field marshals of the French Empire, of the First Consul; nian\- of them who might have taken rank with the greatest soldiers of an\' war. "And now, my friends, liecause, as my distinguished friend said, I feel that I have the right to address you as friends — I want to pause one moment to pay a tribute, a sincere, hom-st, candid tribute, to one of the most distinguished — 1 say. oiu- of the most distinguished — soldiers on the other side in our troul.les. the late Walter Q. Gresham. ( Applause. ) You are to buiy him here to-morrow. The whole country will do honor to his character and to his memory, and there is no American citizen who has ever died, who deserves that honor more than Gresham. ( A]iplause. ) It was ni)' good fortune and privilege to have known him ,.. -^^, 48 whi-'ii he was postmaster-f^eneral durinfi; Mr. Arthur's administration, and I thrre learned, not onl}' to respect him, but to entertain tor him the ver}' highest esteem. He came into Mr. Cleveland's administration as secre- tary of state, and as a member of the committee on foreign relations of the Senate, it was not only my privilege to confer with him frequently but candidly and frankly. I say to \ou, gentlemen, from all sections of this country, the north, south, east and west, that since the days of Hamil- ton Fish, no secretary of state has had mort-' delicate and difficult questions to deal with than Judge Gresham. And I want to say another thing, that there has been no secretary of state in this country who has dealt with them with nmru ability and candor and directness than he. (Applause.) Many of his acts have been misunderstood, because in the very nature of his negotiations they were secret. Tlu' time will come, my friends, when this country, without regard to part\-, will sustain and vindicate the acts of Secretary Gresham. "And I want to add this tribute to what has been said so eloquently and feelingly by my friend. Gen. Hampton, in pursuance of the resolu- tion which he offered. When our distinguished friend, Gen. Gordon, delivered his first lecture in Washington, where there were g,ooo people to listen to him in the Con\'ention hall, a Confederate major, who is present to-night, introduced the chairman for the occasion. That con- vention was presided over by the now Lieut. -Gen. Schofield, commanding general of the army. Gen. Gordon delivered that marvelous address of his, and after he got through I turned to Admiral Jewett, who was in the Federal navy, and I said: -Jewett, if a stranger were to come into this audience, do you think he would be able to discriminate between the man who was a rebel, and the man who was faithful to the Union?' He says: 'No, I think not.' He said: 'This meeting could not occur in an\' other country on earth,' and the same thing is true to-night. 1 do not believe there is another city on the face of the earth that would have had the audacity to have done what Chicago has done in inviting us rebels here to-night (Great applause. ) And f do not know of any city that could better afford to do it than Chicago. "And I want to say to you, my friends, that 1 respond to the cordial welcome, as far as I am concerned, and all those whom I have a right to speak for, in the most candid manner, and taking a material view of it — a practical view, outside of the sentiment which you have been indulging in to-night, I doubt very much if there is an old rebel anywhere in the south, who wants to buy anything, who will not say: -Well, I believe I will go to Chicago. (Laughter.) They treated our old chieftains, Hanijiton and Longstreet and Fitzhugh Lee and Stephen D. Lee and all 49 of those old rebels kind of honestly wlun thi-\ ^'ot up there, and I think \vi- will send up there when we have ,i;ot to buy.' That is the practical side of it. (Laughter. I •■But I am inclined to think that I am about to exceed m\ limit (cries of no! no! goon!) That reminds me of |erry Phillips. Jerr\- I'hillips was lieutenant in my old regiment; den. Hampton knows him very well, and Jerry could never learn the tactics. I had a school, 1 remember, when I was colonel of the regiment, and all the subordinate officers attended the school of tactics; he would insist on calling saber, salirees; and one da}-, down at Hampton's Crossing, Kilpatrick ran in on him: he was out on picket and had about thirty men, the reserve, am.!, rather unceremoniousl\-, Kilpatrick called on him, and Jerry wanted to i;et away, \'ery naturally. (Laughter.) So he got his reser\es in line, but didn't know e.xaetly how to get into column. He rode out in front of liis command, and drew his sword and gave this command: -Attention!' and this was his order to get into column: 'Leak out liy twos if you can't fcjrm fours: draw s;d)rees and charge without discretion; follow me, by God.' And away the\ went. Gentlemen. 1 retire." (Laughter and applause. ) Col. Turner: "Gentlemen, this is not a national beauty show, but 1 am ver^-glad to say that after the very fine specimen of southern chivalry, the next speaker will be Gen. John C. Black. I want to sa}' to our friends from the south that he is just as good and brave as he is pretty." ^ GEX. JOHN C. BLACI\, Of Illinois. Gen. Black: "I never saw a bald-headed toastmaster that did not make fun of a man with a full head of hair.'' (I^aughter. ) Col. Turner: ••! knew he wouldn't stick to his toast, so 1 thought I would let him have his own vvaw" Gen. Black: -'The limit of time, gentlemen, in this case is the comfort of some of us, and the protection of all. I am to speak to a sentiment which the toastmaster has neglected, in his desire to jibe at his victim, to announce to you. It is found on your bill of fare, how- ever, and I have no doubt is thoroughly appreciated by xou all. 'Here's the Hand of Fellowship.' Now I would like to know who is going to forbid the e.xtension of the hand of fellowship? Who is there in all this land. % » 'S '^// Line I. 1^95 BIOGRAPHIC. Fitzhugh Lee was born at Clermoiint. Fairfax countv.Va.. November lo. 1S37; graduated at United States Military Academy in 1S56. Commissioned in United States army: — Brevet second lieutenant. Second cavalry, July i, 1856. second lieutenant, January i. 185S; tirst lieutenant, March 31, 1S61; resigned commission in United States army, May 21. iSfu. Commissioned in Confederate States army: — First lieutenant, corps of cavalry. C. S. A., to rank from March 16. 1861; lieutenant-colonel. First Virginia cavalry, August, 1.S61; colonel. March. ia(>2; brigadier-general. P. A C. S., July 24. 1S62; major-general, P. A. C S., August 3. 1863. Governor of Virginia 1HS6-90. United States internal revenue collector for Virginia, iSgg — with office at Lynchburg. 53 standing between that past struggle and this future of promise, wlio shal say that the hand of fellowship shall not he extended? (Applause.) Who shall say that, whatever may have been different within the past, every American is not the brother of every other yVmerican under the flag? (Great applause.) And in this imperial city, the theater of great civic accomplishment, we of the blue welcome with extended hands and with earnest hearts you that wore the gray." (Applause. ) Col. Turner. "The next toast is a response to that which the toast- master inadvertently omitted to announce, the two being a couplet, 'Here's tlie Hand of Fellowship,' which has been so splendidly handled by our friend, Gen. Black, and the response, • Shall not the South Grasp It ? ' to be responded to by the bearer of one of America's historic names, one which is the propierty of all Americans — the name of Lee. Gen. Fitzhugh Lee, the great cavalry leader, the great southern horse- man, will answer Gen. Black." I MAJ.-GEN. FITZHUGH LEE. Of Vireinia. Gen. Lee (greeted with cheers): "■Mr. Chainiian and Genth'iiu-ii — The country seems to be safe to-night. (Laughter.) I find myself surrounded upon every side by thp flag of the United States. I had a similar experi- ence aliout thirty years ago (laughter) at the little village of Appomattox, and I remember sleeping the night after I received my parole between two major-generals of the United States army. I never felt safer. Indeed I had not felt so secure for many of the preceding days. Both of my flanks were well protected. (Great laughter. ) History in a measure repeats itself. To-night the mayor of what he terms the greatest city m the world — it is evident he has never been to Richmond, Va.. (laughter and applause) — sits here quietly, calmly and serenely smoking his cigar between two rebellious rebel generals of cavalry. Wade Hampton and Fitzhugh Lee, and he is not afraid. (Laugliter. ) 'T respond to the toast with great pleasure, Mr. Chairman, because I feel when the right hand of fellowship is held out by one section it is the duty of the other section to grasp and hold it. I say. therefore, to Gen. Black, we are both Americans, we are now citizens of this great country and it is equally our respective duty to promote its glory, grandeur and growth, ((ireat applause.) Each side had a cause to fight for, and if we want to have true fellowship in this countr}-. we must give the people at the north credit for fighting gallantly, nobly and hero- 54 icaih in bfhalf of their cause, and thty must f^ive the south credit for defending courageously their fundamental faith. You. sir, fought to maintain this country as an tmdivided republic, stretching from where the frozen fingers are laid upon the icy lakes of the north, to where the great father of waters rolls his tribute to the gulf, and from the chasing waves of the Atlantic upon the east, to where the great billows of the Pacific break into golden sands upon the California shore. You earnestly desired one great republic. I fought to make two republics grow where only one grew before. "We were brought up differently. We of the south were educated in the theory that our states could blaze their own paths and declare their own course through the action of a convention, its highest repre- sentative body. We were taught that when this Union was formed, the constitution was silent on the question of the secession of a state. There- fore, when the states of the south spoke through their conventions, and determined to leave the Union, their decision was binding upon their citizens. I can e.xplain in no other way that men were willing to leave their homes, their huts, cottages and castles, and stand steady in long ranks and let the men who wore the blue shoot shot and shell at them, unless they fought for the faith that was in them. "Thirty years have elapsed since the sound — the 'dead echo,' as it has been termed — of the last gun of the last battle has been heard. No more do camp fires blaze through the land. No more do we hear the strains of martial music, no longer do men face men in battle. In the armies of the south we had soldiers as brave as the Spartans who fought in the pass of Thermopylae. In the armies of the north there were men whose courage was not surpassed by the Old Guard of Napoleon when making the final charge, before the field of Waterloo was won by Wellington. Both sides added their contributions to American valor. For example, I saw your men at the battle of Fredericksburg, when the lightning was scorching the ground beneath their feet, charging in front of Marye's hill, and you saw our troops leave the lines of their comrades at the battle of Gettysburg and bravely march to the fire-crowned heights. Give us credit upon the one side and we will give you credit upon the other, and together we will make this great republic what our forefathers intended it should be — the glory of America and a blessing to humanity. (Prolonged applause. ) "Soldiers upon each side are rapidly passing away. Tiie sound of 'taps" upon the eternal shores are already being heard b\- some of them every day, and many suns will not set before the veterans upon either side have furled their battle flags forever. Lincoln is gone. Davis is 55 dead. Tht- swords of diant ami Lt-e have ri'luiiu-d to thi.ir scabbards; the tents of ShLTinaii and jiu- [ohnston are pitclicd upon thr etiinal camping ground; the sabers of Slieridan and Stuart no longer flash in the fore-front of battle, while many of the men who followed these leaders are now 'but a luunlful of dust in the land of their choice, a name in song and stor^', and fame, to shout with her truni])et \oice. Dead I dead, upon the field of glory!' "Englishmen, whose past iiattles ai^aiiist caili <>thcr are recorded upon the pages of history as evidence of their valor and endurance, are proud of old P.ngland whose morning drum-beat follows the sun, and whose martial strains are heard in unbroken music all over the world. We. too, can be proud of our country. We, too. on either side, can by the hand of fellowship make it a great and forever undivided republic. We can not do it by abusing each other; we can not do it by flying in the faces of each other in time of peace, and we can not do it by criticising each others' actions on memorial occasions. I know we are alwa\'S glad to see your great demonstrations in remembrance of the services and courage of your soldiers, and vou should know that when we assemble together for the purpose of honoring the valor of our living, or paying respect to the memory of our dead, there is nothing inconsistent in that, with the duties we owe to a great and unitetl country. (Great applause. ) "We fervently pray with you that as the veil of futurity is raised, we will see an American Union whose course is ever onward and upward — a repidilic representing more power and commanding more respect than ever the armies of C;esar and Augustus won for the imperial eagles, and we will unite with you in praying that state will not lift up its hand against state, neither shall they know war again, luit that the reign of peace, unity and fratiTuity shall be as 'lasting as the home of the stars, as eternal as the foumlation of the everlasting hills.' " (Great applause. ) Col. Turner: " We are to hear of sotithern chivalry from i 776 to 1S65 from an ideal southern soldier. The gentleman who will speak to you first appeared during the last thirty-five years at the head of a little com- pany of 500 or 5oo men, named the Hampton Legion, which had lieen equipped and brought into service at his own personal e.xpense. I think he started as a captain or a major — a colonel — but he retired from service with the highest rank possible, lieutenant-general. I take great pleasure in introducing Lieut. Gen. Wade }Ianipton of South Carolina." (Cheers and applause. ; I I,IEUT.-GEN. WADE HAMF DURING THH SIXTIES. <^ mr^: May 2g - 31. 1893 BIOGRAPHIC: W ade Hainptoii, tlie Kraiulscm of the revolutionary general by that name, was born hi Columbia, S. C, March 2S. iHiS; gradu- ated at the I'niveisiiy of South Carolina, and in early life served m the lenisjitture of his state. Slate senator when South Carolina seceded; resigned, volunteered as a private, and served in the Confederate army during I he war. Colonel of the celebrated Hampton Legion, composed of infantry, cavalry and artillery, which he recruited and equipped in if6i. Hriyadiergeneral, P. A. C. S.. May 23, 1862; major-general, P. A. C. S., August 3, 1S63; lieutenant-general. P. A. C S., February 14. 1SO5; and, after the death ot Gen, J. K. B. Stuart, commanded the cavalry of the Army of Northern Virginia under Gen. R. E. Lee, and the cavalry of Gen, Jos. E. Johnston's army during Gen, Sherman's march ihrough the Carolinas; he was woundtd many times and was noted for his military ability and gallantry. Governor of South Carolina twice, having been elected in 1876 and re-elected in 1S78. Inited States senator two teims. elected in December, 1878, and re-elected in iStS4. United Slates commissioner of railroads, under appointment by President Cleveland, in 1893— 57 LIEUT.-GEN. WADE liAMrTON, Of South Carolina Gen. Hampton: "Mr. Chairman — Our toastmaster has given me a theme that, as my friend on mj' right, my old colleague. Gen. Butler, says, it would take me several hours to do justice to — the chivalry of the soutli. 1 did not come liere to speak of the south. 1 came here with a grateful heart to thank the people of Chicago for doing what 1 think is the most honorable thing that has been done by any people in the his- tor)- of America. (Applause.) Narrow-minded and bigoted men may abuse you, and may abuse us, who come here fron.i the south at your invitation, to do honor, not to Confederate soldiers, not to victors in a great civil strife, but to dead Confederates, men who rep- resented the bravery, the courage, the devotion to duty, the very highest type of .American manhood. You have called us here to join vou in doing honor to these men, and we have come here to take the hand of good fellowship, of comradeship which 3'ou have offered to us. "But, m\' friends, if I was to commence to talk of the cliivalry of the south, what theme would be better than to say, that you ought to be southerners yourselves \ Who gave you this magnificent territory Imt the Old Dominion? (Applause.) Who gave you Washington, who gave you Jefferson, and Patrick Ifenr}'. and the tlmusand ci\ il and mili- tary men that made the history of America luminous, but Virginia? Who gave all this magnificent northwestern territory, and gave it to promote the union of the states? You ought to have been Virginians — you are \'irginians, in fact ! About what my friend says of Rich- mond: 1 have been in Richmond a good deal, but 1 do not think Richmond is as large as Chicago. (Laughter. ) It is a very good place, as some of \ou people know, and it gave us a great deal of trouble in the war to take care of it. (Laughti'r. ) "Now. my friends, it was rather an unfair atlvantage taken of me to bring me out here to make a speech, which I will say. in all candor, was the hardest work — 1 have not finished yet. but it is the hardest work I ever undertook in \w\ hfe. I do not want niv soutliern friends to believe that I have gone back on them, and yet I w'ant to say everything I possibly can, for I feel with the most grateful heart. 1 want to say everj'thing in candor and sincerit\ of the magnificent hospitaHty e.\tended ^^yCn v-I-^ed May 29-31. 1895. HIOGRAPHIC: Hiram Washington Thomas was born in Hampshire county, Va., April 29. 1S32. He worked on a farm and attended winter schools until 18 years old; then for two years took a special course at Berlin Seminary, Pennsylvania; studied at the Iowa Wesleyan University; received degree of Doctor of Divinity from Indiana Asbury University in i86r. Preached three years as a student when in Virginia and Pennsylvania; joined Iowa Conference M. E. church in 1S56; transferred to Kock River Conference and stationed at Park Avenue f:hurch, Chicago, in 1869, and remained three years, then three years at the First church, Chicago, two years at Aurora, three years at the Centenary church, Chicago, was then tried and expelled for heresy. During the pendency of his trial, which lasted over a year, he began independent minis- terial work, and preached at Hooley's theater, out of which has grown the People's Church of Chicago, of which he is and has been pastor for over fifteen vears. Chaplain First regiment, infantry I. N. G., for the past fifteen years, and served two terms as grand chaplain of the Masonic order of Illinois. Member of the ditterent clubs in the City of Chicago, and. besides being an eminent divine, is a con- scientious gentleman and liberal patriot. Jf.^'^ 59 to us herL'. of the fellowship \ou have shown, of the nobility' and the niagnanimit\' of the people of Chicago which they displayed in puttini; up a monument to the Confederate dead. " (Great applause. ) Col. Turner: •■ •Tlu' Christian Side of the Soldier.' To Chicago people Dr. Thomas needs no introduction. To \ ou, friends from the south, 1 wish to say. from personal acquaintance, that no bigger heart ever grew either north or south of Mason and Di.xon's line, than that which will speak to you now. '' RE\'. H. W. THOiNIAS, D. D. Of Chicago. Dr. Thomas: '•A/r. Cliaii man and Fritnds — It was not known to me that I was expected to say anytliing until since we came together. And yet it would be a poor, dumb spirit that would not feel tin- thrill of life and be able to sa\' something on such an occasion as this. I too, with Gen. Hampton, am a X'irginian. I too, with Gen. Hampton, and with you all, am an American. It seems to me, brothers, that the time has come when we have to put larger meanings into the old words. We have to put a larger meaning into the thought of a Christian and of Christianity. We have to put a larger meaning into the thought of the soldier, the Christian side of the soldier. We can no longer define a Christian simply by such terms as Catholic or Protestant, Methodist, Baptist, Presby- terian, orthodox or liberal. The Christian is the noblest t)'pe of a man. (Applause. ) Jesus the Christ was not a weak, supplicating sentiment- ality in the world. He was a tremendous personality, and so great that he could call himself b\' no less term than the Son of Man. Larger than Hebrew, Jew, Roman, he belonged to humanit\'. Christianity means and emphasizes selfhood, personality. Not a shrinking, hiding, retiring, getting awa}', but the manhood that stands up for its noblest conviction, and He taught that He came not alone for peace, but for war; that the antagonisms of life must go on until the final reconciliations shoidd come. And when we talk of the Christian side of the soldier, we mean the human siile, the largest man-side, the side that stands tor the right and must stand for that as the soldier sees it at the time. That is the reason we honor our noble southern brethren. That is the reason they honor us. ( Applause. ) Because there were no cowards on either side, and we met in the great arbitrament of battle to settle questions, not that we had created, but that we had inherited. (Applause.) History moves by compromises, but compromises at last could not settle the debates and the issue had to come. And the Christian side of the soldier means rN. r.;;^w^ K M-li> 60 this, as it meant back in the wars between Greek and Trojan, that over all our debates and differences there is a higher power, there is an eternal right; for in those old Greek wars everything at last had to be referred to the Eternal power. Men might differ, the lower gods might differ, but the Eternal Zeus at last decided, and it is to that higher tribunal to which we appeal all our great causes. And I tell you, friends, it is the Christian side of the soldier, the believing side, the faith in the eternal right, that gives the soldier his courage, and it is the Christian side of the soldier, and the soldier side of the Christian, that has made possible these great days of reconciliation — these years of peace, greater than were the years of war. It is the Christian side of the soldier, and soldier siile of the Cliristian that makes possible the dedication, and glad the dedication of the monument in which we all join in honor of men who died far away from home and friends. (Applause.) '■I tell you more; This great occasion, this shaking of hands and touching of hearts across the troubled chasms and darkness of the past, means a greater and more beautiful and loving life in the future. East and west and north and south shall feel the thrill and the joy of brotherhood. Yes. and it is the Christian side of the soldier, and the soldier side of the Christian, that does not want to carry the warfares of this life into the peaceful lands beyond death. For, in the will of the Eternal, we are moving over and camping one by one on the fields of peace, and it is the Christianity of this age, the lo\ e of God and man, that is saying to us: ' Let us have some of that joy and peace and brotherhood here on earth.' (Great applause.) We will all hail, brothers, the future born out of to-night and born out of to-morrow, and the glad and happier days to come in this our great, and united country. " ( Applause. ) Col. Turner: "Gen. Lee proved himself so good a substitute in his reponse to the address of welcome, that 1 think you will all join with me in that recent piece of slang, which says, 'It is a good thing, push it along,' and be glaS^^ 64 ciiining to our commonwealth. The great State of Illinois welcomes 3011 to its borders upon this mission of paying a debt of gratitude and devotion to the brave dead whose monument you will consecrate to-morrow. In speaking of our state, time would not permit, if it were desirable, to talk of its material resources; neither would it, perhaps, be in good taste to speak of Illinois' sons, were it not that those that I shall mention were typical Americans. Our greatest son, Abraham Lincoln, who enunciated the sentiments spoken by one of the gentlemen who has addressed you to-night, whose greatest utterance was: 'Charit)- to all, with malice toward none,' and with the purpose to bind up the Nation's wounds, Abraham Lincoln stepped from the topmost round of Fame's ladder to a home in the skies. And we had another citizen familiar to many of the older gentlemen who adorn this occasion — a statesman — Stephen A. Douglas. (Applause.) On his dying bed, when he was asked what word he had to send to his sons, he spoke a benediction which should rest upon the youth of America when he said: 'Tell them to obey the laws and uphold the constitution of the United States.' (Applause.) •■ And there is still another, whose name has also been spoken in this presence — another Illinoisan, the great, silent commander. (Applause.) He issued many orders, he spoke many words of wisdom, yet the greatest sentiment he ever uttered was, when, after the internecine strife was over, he proclaimed throughout the land that e.xalted sentiment, ' Let us have peace.' (Applause.) " 1 am persuaded that if those who have gone beyond take an interest in the affairs of earth, that those typical Americans are looking from their upper homes with approval upon this scene to-night. (Applause.) ■'The sudden transition from the sentiment assigned me. 'The New Soldiery, the National Guard," is such, and the time is so limited, that I have only to say that the true, real National Guard is the brave American citizens who are represented here to-night. The Nation is guarded bj' brave and true men in every section of our country. "Let me say to you, my friends, that the people of the State of Illinois gladly welcome this distinguished company to this commonwealth. We wish you to see Chicago, the imperial city. We wish 3'ou to see whatever we have of material enterprise. We wish j'ou to see whatever may be pointed out to you, but we have a more cherished hope than that, and that is, that when 30U return to the loved ones at home you may, after you describe what you have seen, be able to say that 3'ou found in the State of Illinois men with warm American hearts, who gave you an American welcome." (Applause.) &5 Col. Turner: •• In the list of speakers who are absentees, there are four or five on xhv remainder of the program. The next speaker present will speak to the topic. -The E.xercises of Official fnfluence and Power.' I now introduce Solicitor-General Holmes Conrad, from Washington." f MAJ. lOLMES CONRAD. Solicitor-C'icin'ial l" S,, of \Vashington City. Maj. Holmes Conrad: ■■ Mr. Chainnaii — I announce a truism in the statement that there is not (jue foot of ground within the limits of tliis Union over which the laws of this government are not suprt.nie. There is not one foot of ground over which its gorgeous ensign is ncjt the unerring symbol of Federal supremac\-. (Applause.) "There is nothing in the historv of this government that pistilies any man in the land in the notion that an^'thing but law can determine and control the exercise of governmental power. There is no act of any man holding an oftice in this government that can be justified in the sight of the law, e.xcept that action be in pursuance of some Federal statute or settled rule of law. It is but a truism to say that public office is a pub- lic trust. '•As well may v-^e expect one into whose hands we entrust the wealth of a national treasury to exercise his personal discretion in the disposal of the treasure, as to justify one into whose hands has been confided official power, to dispense that power in the advancement of his own personal or political interest. ••Both parties — if f may. in this hallowed assembh'. refer to parties — and all parties have to agree that it is the iluty of ever\- officeholder to exer- cise the power confided to him, not in the interest of part\\ not in the interest of individual, not in the interest of section, but in the interest of a government which they have sworn to support. (Applause. ) "It exists in the platforms, whether in fact it exists in the consciences of those who stand u])on tluin. that civil service is the only hope of the efficient exercise of governmental power. Yet we have seen, and all here who have held place in legislative, judicial or executive departments, will attest the truth of the utterano', that nothing has so impeded, noth- ing has so impaired the efficient execution of official power as the dispo- sition on the part of the incumbent to exercise that power in the direction of the advancement of a party of which he was a member. AJl vHv/^^-aJl May ji) [une j. i S05 BIOGRAPHIC: Holmes Conrad was bom in Winchesicr, Va.. January 31, 1840; educated at the Winchester Academy and I'niverslty of Virt^inia. Kniisted as a private in Company A, First \'irginia cavalry, Confederate army. April 17, 1S61, and was appointed and remained first sergeant of his troop until January, 1S62, when he was transferred to and became lieutenant and adjutant of the Seventeenth battalion, later the EIe\'enlh resinient \'irginia ca\'alry. Captain and assistant inspector-general of cavalry brigade, and in October, 1S64, promoted to major and assistant inspector- general and served under Gen. Rosser to the close of the war. Studied law and was admitted to the bar in January, iS66. Member of Virginia legislature in iS^i-a.and elector-at-large in 1892. Assistant Attorney-General of the United Stales. June, 1893. Solicitor-General of the United States, February, 1895— 6; "But 1 ha\e no interest in speakint; on this subject. I do so onl)- in submission to thf duty which the toast imyioscs upon nie. I am strain- ing up hill in getting awa\- from tiie subject which inspires every heart here to-night, and that is. the union of these soldiers here. What care 1 for the civil pciwer of this .t;o\(_rnment now?' What cart' I for the execu- tion of the civil law? As 1 look back across this chasm of thirty years, and see those who sometime stood in opposing ranks, now in all sin- cerity, candor and heartiness clasping hands here at this festive board to-night, I look forward in the spirit which has been inspired by those who precedetl me, as the Pilgrim in the immortal allegory looked from the summit of the Delectable moimtains over into the land called lieau- tiful; and I am filled with hope that has been foreign to my heart for thirty years, by the declarations that have come from the lips of those whose sincerity 1 dare not doubt, whose candor and uprightness I will heartil}' vouch for. "Let men in the refinement of modern civilization declare that suc- cess is the test of merit. For me, 1 dare to say for the Confederate side, in the language of the Roman poet: ■Victrix causa Diis placuh Sed victa Catoni '" (Calls of Underwood! Underwood! Underwood!) Col. Turner: "If the audience will wait just one moment until the last regular toast is responded to, Gen. Underwood, I have no doubt, will be glad to respond to the request to hear from him. "The ne.xt regular toast upon the list is 'The Individualism of the American Soldier.' It is to be responded to by one whom I admire and love, one of ni)' old friends, who was personally very close to that great southern soldier. Gen. Jackson, whom he served as staff officer during the war — Maj-Gen. Henry Kyd Douglas." I' MAJ-GEN. HENRY KYD DOUGLAS l)f Maryland. Gen. Douglas: "MyNnv Friends and Old Enemies — (Applause.) I have lived long enough to be here, thank God ! (Applause.) There is a special individuality in the /\merican soldier, or we would not be here to night. That special individuality has announced itself in the pro- ceedings of to-da}- and for to-morrow in such a way as is not possible in any other country. To-night we fight the last fight of the civil war. ^^'X^ _^f-^ May 29 -June 2, 1895. BIOGRAPHIC: Henry Kyd Douglas, of Hagerstown. Md., was born in Shepherdstown, Va.; educated at Franklin and Marshall College Enlisted in the Confederate States arjny, IS private in Second regiment infantry, Virginia volunteers. 1861: promoted lieutenant and captain Company B, and served as assistant inspector-general of the Stonewall Brigade; A. D. C. A. I. G.,and A. A. A. G , to Lieut.-Gen. Thos. J. lackson in 1862. Chief of staff to Maj.-Gen. Edward Johnson, May. 1863. Major and A. A. G., June 3. 1803; A. A. G. of Stonewall division: A. A. G. and chief of staff to Maj.-Gen. John B. Gordon, and subsequently to Lieut.-Gen. Jubal A Early, May 20. 1864. Colonel Thirteenth and Forty-ninth Virginia regiments (consolidated), and assigned in 1865 tocommand the Light Brigade, the Confederate troops that fired the last volleys at Appomattox. Colonel First regiment infantry, state troops, Maryland, in i88i. Judge Fifth judicial circuit. State of Maryland. 1891. .adjutant-general of Marylaiiil, 1893 .-.^*^^ 69 (Applause and cheers.) To-morrow we achieve the E^reatest iiiiHtary victory of civihzation. (Cheers.) There is but one city in this country that is brave enough to have that done, and that is the City of Chicago. (Tremendous cheering and applause. ) In war we reached no farther than Gett}^sburg, in peace we have captured the northern metropolis of this great nation. (Cheers.) " I came to speak to you as a southerner, with no explanations to make and no apologies to give to any human being because I wore the Confederate gray and followed the southern cross. ( Applause. ) I come, knowing that I can speak to soldiers who know that the greatest military honor that they could ever have achieved is to have conquered the army that was commanded by Lee — the soldiers that followed Stonewall Jackson. (Great applause and cheers.) "Marc Anthony said: 'We came to bury Cesar, not to praise him.' You have buried these dead for us, and we come here to thank you and to tell you of the heroism they exhibited when living. And we dare say it here. There are, perhaps, those to-night in this land who are narrow enough to shake their heads with disapproval and raise their voices with dissent because of the proceedings tliat are to take place to-morrow. Perhaps in the south — doubtless in tlie south — we have men who, if 30U came to perform such a deed over your dead, might speak with bitter- ness, but, so help the names of the Lees and the Hamptons and the Butlers, we would crush them with the strong frown of American free- men — with the hand of the southern soldier. (Cheers. ) "There are those in some distant state, probably, whose names you and I have never heard, who disapprove of the grand sympathy of these people for our dead. I remember reading that he who burned the temple of Diana at Ephesus was proud of achieving that unholy immortality, and these men who wish to distinguish themselves b}' opposition to this act of sympathy are men who never distinguished themselves when the ranks were rolled in vapor and the flag of the Union was dragged in the blood and the dust in the valley of Virginia. (Applause. ) " That man never died in any cause who should not have been buried. Those people dishonor themselves who do not honor those who lived among them. We of the south do not forget our heroes, and when you come among us to bury your dead, we will strip our rosebushes of their flowers and drop one upon the grave of the Confederate and another upon the grave of him who wore the blue. (Applause.) "I want to speak plainh' to you, because I have a right to do it. Inuring the war I served upon the staff of five distinguished Confederate ,. -'***^^ I 70 generals, and since the war have served upon the staff of five distin- guished Union officers. (Applause.) The only time that McClellan ever visited Antietam after the war he came as my guest, and when Hartranft, of Pennsylvania, died, it was not a Union soldier, but myself, that was asked to pronounce the eulogy of the Third Pennsylvania division over his grave. I stood at the open grave of McClellan, by the side of Hancock and Joe Johnston, both now dead. I received a message from the dying bed of Hancock. 1 have delivered more addresses before the Grand Army of the I^epublic of the north than any Union soldier has ever spoken in the south, and therefore 1 have a right to talk to your people. (Applause.) I have served since the war with McClellan and Hancock and Slocum and Ayers and Hartranft, and twice have I been asked to be present and speak at the memorial services on the birthday of your greatest leader, Gen. Grant. (Applause. ) "I remember now, I must speak of the 'Individualism of the Sol- dier,' and I will be done in one moment. During the war my father's home was on the banks of the Potomac. The troops under which 1 served were on the Virginia side. I stood upon the cliffs of the Potomac and looked over the field to where my father walked in his garden, and I dared not speak to him. I saw 500 Union cavalrymen along the banks, and when I raised my hat thej' asked me to come and meet them. I got into a skiff with a courier and met them in the middle of the river. They took me over to their side; I was not afraid of them; they were soldiers; they were not politicians. (Applause.) Five hundred of them gathered around me, and when I said I wished to see my mother and my sister, as I stood in their midst, one of them said; 'You shall do it; damn a government that can be destroyed by a man seeing his mother.' I saw them that day, and these brave Union soldiers, when my mother approached me, moved off 100 yards and stood along the banks while I was holding sacred communion with her. And then they put me in my skiff and sent me back to Virginia, although they knew perfectly well who I was and where I was going. That was an act of the individual soldier of America, and you are going to repeat that act to-morrow, when for the first time in a northern state, upon Union soil, in the state consecrated by the memor\' of Lincoln and of Grant, you people here are going to unite with us in dedicating and consecrating and making sacred the dust under which 6,000 Confederate soldiers lie. ( Ajiplause. ) That is the individuality of the American soldier, and nothing higher and grander than that can occur. I say in the language of your great leader, 'Let us have peace,' and may we all dwell together in unity until the time comes when you and I and all of us, in the language of my own great leader. 71 shall 'cross over the river and rest under the shatle of the trees.''' (Great applause. ) Col. Turner: "1 take great pleasure in presenting to this audience a man who, from my own personal knowledge, has done more to make this occasion possible than any other one man — Gen. John C. Underwood." M.AJ-GEN. JOHN C. UNDERWOOD. Ol Kentucky. Gen. Underwood: "J//-, l^uist master and Fellow Citizens— I did not intend to utter a word to-night. This is the culmination of a twenty years' thought, and for the past four )ears in this cit}' a constant work. Coming here in 1890 and grasping the broad thoughts and liberal actions of these people in this great northwestern city of our country, I said to myself that the reason I had failed to bring about a success in the same movement, which I had attempted in other sections of the United States, was because I had mistaken the place, and that the harmonizing demonstration was possible in Chicago while it failed in Philadelphia. That the movement for reuniting the formerly belligerent sections was possible with the people here, though it had failed elsewhere, and that I would try it again. Then, beginning with the small amount of monej' that had been raised by The ex-Confederate Association, through the citizens of Chicago attending a lecture delivered by Gen. John B. Gordon, and with that fund, turned over to me by the said association as a nucleus upon which to build, I asked the citizens of this great metropolis to help erect a tribute to the memory of the men who made the generals, the eonunon soldiers, lying under the sod in Oakwoods cemetery. These men who died, because of the hardships in prison life and their inability to endure the climate (coming as they did from a warm section of the country ), without any expectation of receiving rewards because of high office and renown, thereby demonstrating to the man liberal in his thoughts and just in his actions, that they possessed within them a fortitude and bravery that any class could honor. I asked the good people of Chicago to contribute, with the idea of enhancing friendly interest throughout the land, and to bring back that old feeling which we had before the war, that recognized every section of the country as co-equal, and placed all the states upon such terms of friendl}' intercourse that the Nation as a whole grew and prospered. Such was mv hobln* and philanthropic theme for twenty years, and although it had been a faihu'e, to my cost of man\- thousands of nv-^ 72 dollars on two other occasions, yet when I found the citizens of Chicago made such a thing possible, I carried it on year by year until all fully ■ recognized the situation. They thought of the 6,000 mortals that were buried three times underneath their sod, carried twice across the citj' and finally interred in the government lot purchased specially for them, the largest body of common soldier)', or, in fact, any soldiery buried in one limited place throughout the entire country, here in their midst. Recognizing that fact, and knowing from the pulsation of the people that it was a possibilit\- here, I have gone forward, carefully, consistently and persistently, until it has culminated in this deed of Chicago which will cause it to be heralded throughout all time to come as the city that inaugurated the act bringing the south and north together as it was before the war. (Applause.) '■ It is not the question of what kind of money you want to-day, gold or silver, one or the other, or both, but the real vital problem to be solved is how to make something out of nothing, to enrich the land, and to do that successfuU)'. Whether the movement is started by Chicago or b)' any other city or section, it should be to redevelop that portion of the south that needs assistance and requires the capital that can be easily furnished and which should be done in confidence by the north, for through combining the possibilities of the sun and the soil of the south- land through culture, stimulated and enabled by the wealth of the north, the southern country can be made to prosper as it did forty years ago. "I came from a slave state; my father a slave owner, afterward, when a colleague of Mr. Clay in the United States Senate, jointly agreed with him to emancipate their slaves, freed and sent them to Liberia. I went against my family, was the only man by my name from Kentucky who entered the southern army. I spent half of m\ war period in northern prisons; therefore, I can appreciate how the soldiers whose memory we honor felt when they heroically served on the shores of Lake Michigan in the stockades here, and sacrificed their lives for a cause they thought honorable and just. Siuh fortitude is a monument to any nation and a tribute to any cause: and now, thirty years after that time, upon the principle of the 'Wars of the Roses,' in England, or of the Eagles and Lilies, in France, why should we not look on one side as having made an honorable record, and on the other as achieving a glorious victory? I say, sir, it takes all the contingents of this country to make the whole people, and that a cit\- in any section thereof which recognizes that fact is ,i,'rri7/ in every sense of that term (Applause. ) '•My lifr has been molded in a large degree upon the recollection of a friendship tliat was worked out in the actual thrill and pressure of war. 73 I had a difficulty when a boy with a schoohiiate. and at the beginnint; of hostilities he enlisted in the army of the north, and I espoused the cause of the south. When Gen. Bragg entered Kentucky from Tennessee, the summer of 1862, I went to see my sister, living near Dechard, Tenn., and by accident met a United States wagon train, escorted by a squadron of Federal cavalry, in a long lane formed by lines of ' staked and ridered' rail fences on each side, and, consequently, impossible for my horse to jump the fence to make a run for the foothills of the Cumber- land mountains, or to get out of the lane in any way. I wore what was known as a Kentucky gray hunting-shirt — I do not know that any one present has ever seen one — and having an old black citizen's overcoat behind my saddle, I pulled it up and buttoned it across my breast, so that it hung loosely over my shoulders. I hid the bright buckle of my pistol-belt by holding my hand over it, and when I got near enough to recognize the features of the soldiers whom I was meeting in the road, the first man in the front of the vanguard that was approaching me was the self-same enemy of my youth, ami to whom I had neither spoken, nor he to me, for fifteen years. I would not have given a snap of my finger for my life; and while imagining that I would grace one of the trees near by within a few minutes, I determined, if I had to go to the bar of judgment that day, I would send my enemy to the other world before I went, and undoubt- edly showed the tire that I felt within, as 1 met and never took my eye off of my supposed enemy, but when 1 rode up along by him, although he looked straight forward between the ears of his horse and avoideil open recognition, I intuitively felt that he knew me. and upon reaching his side he said in an undertone — the first words spoken for fifteen years: ' .\11 right, John.' He was a Federal soldier. I a Confederate, and he knew it. I was a possible spy (though not one». because I could not have proven otherwise had I been arrested and tried by a drum-head court- martial, for when an army is on a retreat there is no great deal of inves- tigation as to whether a suspectetl prisoner is a spy or not. Anyway, f fully realized my situation, and regarded my non-identification b}- my im- agined personal enemy as a real act of friendship in life. That man went on to Iventucky. and was killed in the battle of Perryville — reported to have been shot in two by a cannon ball. I do not know for certain the particulars of his death, but I speak here to-night in acknowledgment of his heroism, and assert, that I would cheerfully give this right arm to bring him back to life again. (Applause). Such was true friendship, and that is the principle upon which this monument was builded; it was the prompting on which the Chicago people were asked to contribute toward its erection, not because of an\ thing living, but for the heroism 74 of the dead. And the broad heart of hberal Chicago, the superb metrop- olis of the great northwest, philanthropically beating, makes possible through the glorious culmination in free expression of all the feelings of friendship and fraternity, so richly portrayed here to-night, the reunion of the formerly belligerent sections. Long live a reunited people and an undivided country." (Prolonged applause.) Col. Turner: "There was on the program to-night a response from a Union officer who is greatly respected among us and greatly loved, a man who was the personal friend of our dead secretary of state, to whom were spoken the last words, the last order which Gen. Gresham ever gave as a military officer. Judge Tuthill writes this letter to explain his non-appearance:" JUDGE RICHARD S. TUTHILL, Of Chicatjn. (Letter ) ^'■Genllnnen: The death of \x\y dear friend and companion in arms, Walter Q. Gresham, and a call to attend a memorial meeting in his honor to-night, at which arrangements for his funeral to-morrow will be made, will, I much regret to say, deprive me of the anticipated pleasure of being at the banquet given to visiting officers of the Union and Con- federate armies. "My heart and desires are and always have been for burying all the bitterness which was engendered by the war in a grave deeper and more silent than are those where rest the heroes of both sides who fell in the great struggle. The men of the north and the men of the south claim a common heritage of colonial history. Alike they fought under Washing- ton to establish on American soil, government by the people. They are, by all the ties that can bind men one to another, brothers. Such may they ever remain. "I propose as a sentiment for the toast to which I expected to respond to to-night, this : ■'The battlefields, the rifle pits, the earthworks, where a quarter of a century ago heroic men, our brothers all, fought with a valor which lias not been surpassed in any age or land, and, actuated alone by high and sacred convictions of duty, nobly sacrificed their lives therefor, were soon by kindly nature hidden from sight with a covering of tender grass and flowers and shrubs. Shall not the same Providence which causes the grass to grow and the flowers to bloom upon soil once drenched with fraternal blood, in like manner cover, as with a mantle of forgetfulness, all 75 the evil passions of the war, its trials, its hardships and its terrors? Thus alone can it be possible that that true reconciliation, indispensable to a real union, shall be accomplished, when ever\' man who lives under the star spangled banner, the priceless gift of a common ancestry, shall feel in the inmost recesses of his heart fraternal regard for all of his fellow- citizens. Let us forget that we ever differed and hereafter vie with each other only as to who shall do most to promote ttie welfare and glory of our common country. Very respectfully, ••RlCH.^KI) S. TlTHILI.." (Great applause greeted the reading of this letter. ) The toastmaster then introduced Gen. Harry Heth, who spoke as follows : f MAJ.-GEN. HENRY HETH, Of Virginia. Gen. Heth: ••! will not go into the history of Gettysburg, but 1 will tell \'ou something that may be of interest to you, that I do not think has ever been stated liefore, certainly not in public, and it ref<-rs to your distinguished commander. Gen. Grant. " In 1852 Gen. Grant and myself happened to be in St. Louis together. He had nothing to do there; he came on to bring his wife home, who at that time gave birth to their son, Fred. We liad nothing in particular to do and we were together during the day. played billiards together, rolled ten-pins and took drinks. I had to go down to the barracks on some business to see the commanding officer of the depart- ment, and I missed the stage that went down at loioo o'clock, and I met Grant and told him my misfortune. He said, ' Oh, that makes no difference; I will drive you down with my fast horse that 1 brought ilown from Detroit.' I said. 'All right; \'ou dine with me at the Planters' House; have your buggy there at 3:00 o'clock and we will drive down together.' We did so. I went out and looked at this pony that he had there, and I commenced to ridicule it, and he said, '(jet in and 1 will show you how she will go after we get outside of the city limits." 1 still continued teasing him after we got into the buggy and he said, 'Well, I will show 30U how she will go after we get outside of the city limits.' I made him mad and he pulled on the reins; the thing was going along at a jogtrot, he hit it with a whip and it broke into a rack or pace, and it went down the street like a streak of lightning; we had to turn an angle in the street, and it ran into a cow. and Grant was thrown out and struck the curbstone with his shoulders; I was thrown between two baskets of cranberries, which broke my fall: Grant was knocked insensible, was taken up by the people and taken into an apothecary establishment, laid MAJ.-GEN. HENRY HETH. UUKING THE SIXTIES. /U- f/-e/ May 29 June 2, 1S95 BIOGRAPHIC: Henry Heth of Washington, D. C. was born at Black Heath, Chestertield county. Va.. December 16. 1825; graduated at United States Military Academy in July, 1^47. Commissioned in L'liited States army: — Brevet second lieutenant, First infantry, July i. 1^47: second lieutenant, Sixth infantry, September 22, 1847. First lieutenant, June g, 1853; regimental quartermaster. November 24. 1S54. Captain, Tenth infantry. March 3, 1855; served in war with Mexico and on frontier. Resigned commission in United States army. April 18, ]8f>i. Commissioned in Confederate States army:— Major, corps of infantry, C. S A., to rank from March lO, 1S61; colonel. Forty-6fth Virginia infantry, July 17. 1S61. Brigadier-general, P. A C. S.. January 6. 1862; major-general, P. A. C. S., May 24, iHf)3. Commanded departnjent of West Virginia in 1S62; with Gen. Kirby Smith in Kentucky and Tennessee fall of 1862; participated in battle of Chancellorsville and subsequent battles fought by the Army of Northern Virginia to Appomattox, April g, 1S65. Member of board of Antietam battletield conmiission, i8{)5 on the cDunttr. nilibecl and bi"Ou.!;ht to. Sonicbodv caught th and hrougiil liack the buggy. The shaft was broken and the harness also. After he recovered, I said. • Well, we must abandon our trip; we cannot carry it out.' He said. ' No, the ordnance department is just a few hundred yartls below here; we will go down and ha\e the bnggy repaired, and then we will go down to the barracks." That was done, wt' went to the barracks, and I transacted my business "The next time I met Gen. (irant was at Appomatto.x. (ieu. Lee sent me up to his headquarters on some business. He was ver)' glad to see me. took me bv the hand, asked me to come into a room, and we had a talk, and he said; 'Heth, do von remember when we were last together?' I said: 'Yes, at St. Louis.' He said: 'Do you remember how near I came to breaking your neck and mine?' I said: -Grant, it would have made ver}' little difference if you had broken my neck, but I have wished, old man, a thousand times that you had broken yours.' 'Well.' he said, 'Do you remember anything special that occurred down there when we were at the barracks?' I said: 'No.' ■ Well, says he, 'Do you remember who was there?' 'Yes,' I said, 'Hancock was there. McDowell was there, Bragg was there. Gen. Clark was there, whom I went down to see.' -Well,' said he, -do \o\\ recollect anything that occurred there?' I said: 'No. 1 do not.' ' Well,' says he, 'I do. Not one of those fellows asked us to take a drink.' 'Well,' says I, 'Grant, that reminds me of the fact that you have not asked me to take a drink now.' ■W'ell.' says he, 'have you got a courier here?' I said; 'Yes.' Well,' said he, 'leave him here, and when you get to your tent you will finil plenty to drink there.' which I did." Gen. Butler: "How much?" Gen. Heth; '■ Two gallons." "Now, I will tell \ou another little instance of another general, a friend of mine. 1 was a guest of Gen. Burnside, in Washington. He was very much depressed, as he had lost his wife, and he would sit up till 2:00 o'clock at night attending to his committee work. Then he would see something, apparentl}', that reminded him of his dead wife, and he would break down, throw himself on his sofa, and throw his arms around me, and I tried to console him in every way. This con- tinued for some time, and finally' he got up one night and he said: 'Heth, what we want is a dinner party.' I said: 'That is just what we want.' He said; • How are you getting along with Grant and Sherman and all those fellows?' Said 1: 'Just as well as before the war.' And so we gave a dinner party, and we sat down. Gen. Grant tlid not come, but Sherman did, and all the old fellows, and 1 think there were some twelve or fourteen at the dinner party. We sat down at 7:00 o'clock and got up at 3:00 o'clock. And they talked over all the wars MAJ.-GEN. S. G. FRENCH, DUKING THE SIXTIKS. May 29- June 2, i>^«)3 BIOGRAPHIC: Samuel G. French was born in New Jersey, November 22, iSrS; graduated at United States Military Ac;idemy, in July, 1S43. Commissioned in United States army:— Brevet second lieutenant July i, 1843; second lieutenant Third regiment artillery, August n, 1S46. First lieutenant March 3. 1847; captain, assistant quartermaster. January 12, 1848. Brevetted first lieutenant for gallant service at Monterey, Mexico. September 23. 1846. Brevetted captain for distinguished service at Buena Vista, Mexico. February 23, 1847. Resigned his commission in United States army April. 1856. Commissioned in Confederate States army:— Lieutenant-colonel and chief of ordnance, Mississippi state troops, February 12. 1861. Major, corps uf artillery. C. S. A.. April 2, iSfii; brigadier-general. P. A. C. S., October 23. 1861. Major-general, P. A. C. S., August 31, 1862; served in the western army and specially distinguished himself at Kennesaw mountain. Cotton planter, Greenville, Miss., 1856-79: afterward engaged in orange culture Florida. Resides at Winter Park, Fla. 79 that the}- had ever been iiii;at;c(i in — the Florida war. the Mexican war, and then our war, the Civil war. I was sitting at the left of Gen. Sher- man. Something was said, and he said: ■ Heth. hut you damned reliels did so and so.' 'Well,' said 1. 'stop, Sherman. I think if tliere are two men that should go down on tlieir knees and thank the Almighty fur raising up the rebels, those two men are Grant and yourself. If it had not been for the rebels you would have been teaching school yet in llie swamps of Louisiana, and Grant woukl be tanning leather at Galena." The toastmaster then introducetl Gen. French, who spoke as follows: MAJ.-GEN. SAMUEL G. FRENCH, Of Florida. Cien. French: -'The distinguished guests who have addressed \ on this evening have expressed thanks to you gentlemen who represent this great city, for the hospitality tliat its people have shown us, and yet I am quite sure the}' will pardon me if I say the\- have fallen short of expressing it in such measured terms as it truly merits. Perhaps the highest exhibition of hospitality is tliat where the host makes the guests the masters of his house, and this is the measure of the hospitality that lias been extended to us. " I remember at early dawn, tlie morning after the battle at Franklin, Tenn., I climbed over the Federal Hue of works and found therein, among the dead, six or seven soldiers lying side b}- side, wounded and unable to rise, protecting themselves from the cold by a blanket drawn over them. Three or four of them were Missourians from my division, and the others were Federal soldiers. 1 had with me a flask of whisk}' and I said to them, • Boys, here is some whisky for }'ou, but 1 insist that you who drink first shall be moderate so that the last man shall have some.' They all promised that the}' would do so, and there was plent}' for the last man. '• And now 1 declare unto }'ou that, from the morning of that sad da}' to this evening of festivity, it has never once before occurred to me that 1 was then ministering to the sufferings of a fallen foe. I numbered them all alike, unconsciously, as friends. If then, prompted onl}' by the dictates of common humanity, the living soldier finds relief, surely to-morrow the dead will have their ashes respected and committed to your care. "Your actions in regard to the remains of those prisoners have been inspired by a svmpath\' awakened by an advanced knowledge, intensified by a higher and progressive civilization, and it places you on an elevated plane of broad humanity from which you can securely look down on the petty hates of those below, and pour oil on the bitter w aters of strife and still the vet rippling waves: and in doing this work of peace it will Miiy 29-3:. 1S95. HIOGRAPHIC: William Lowndes Calhoun, a descendant of the South Carolina family, was born at Decatur. Ga.. November 21, 1837; was educated in the private schools of Decatur and Atlanta. Ga.. studied law and became a prominent attorney. Mayor of Atlanta, two years representative in tlie Georgia legislature, four years; and judge of the "Court of Oidinary and Probate" of Atlanta for the past fifteen years, which position he at present holds. Captain in the Confederate army; he served in the south and west nearly the entire war period and was severely wounded in the battle of Resaca.Ga.; and, since the war. became lieutenant-colonel commanding Fourth battalion of infantry, Georgia volunteers. President of the Confederate Veteran Association of Atlanta, member of the Davis monument ctunmittee and judge advocate- general of tbe Department East of the Mississippi River. I'. C. \". 8 I be told as a memorial of you. as oft as of the woman who poured the box of precious ointment on the head of the sjreat Galilean. " .\ harmonious union of our people may change the destiny of the world; and \()u may awake some morning to find your names written by an angelic hand as high on the roll of those deserving heavenly favor, as was the name of Abou Ben Adhem, written by an angel, because 'he loved his fellow men.'" (Applause.) (Calls for Calhoun.) JUDGE W. I.. CALHOUN. Ot -\tlant.i, Ga. Judge Calhoun: '• Gfii/h'tin-ii — It is entirely too late to speak to you to-night. I onh' wish to make one remark, and that is, that we desire to invite you of Chicago to come down to our e.xposition, which our people saj- will be much larger than the Columbian exposition. (Laughter.) ••Just a word, gentlemen. I desire on behalf of the city I represent, and the State of Georgia, to reciprocate most heartil)' the sentiments which have been expressed. I thank God that this prevails everywhere over this countr\'. and that we come now to look upon the achievements of the soldiers of the north and of the south as the common heritage and common glory of the American people. I regard it as an event of the nineteenth centurx', that here upon northern soil a monument to Con- federate dead should be dedicated. It expresses and is the intlication of a feeling that I believe now prevails throughout all this country, that the war is at an end, and that we have but one country and one govern- ment. I see all around me to-night the flag of the United States. I have no hate in my heart for that flag. It was established by the heroism of the soldiers of the north and the south, and I assert to-night, that if the day should ever come, when either from within or without this gov- ernment should be threatened, thev will stand together, shoulder to shoulder and arm to arm. to aid in defending and preserving it forever." (Applause. ) Col. Turner: "All good things must come to an end. It is now 12:00 o'clock, and all these people have to go down to the cemetery early in the morning. I want to say that I believe that all will join with me in feeling that we are glad to have stood sponsors to the birth of a new era. Rev. Jenkin Llo\d Jones will pronounce a benediction.'' REV. JENKIN LLOYD JONES. Pastor nf .Ml Souls' Church. Chicago. Rev. Mr. Jones: "Into the glory of the greater future, into the peace born out of heroism, into the hope that grows out of struggle and trial, PRIVATE JENKIN LLOYD JONES. DURING THE SIXTIKS. ^^?>^?^Y^^^^ fJy^(.£^ Mav 29-31. 1S95 lilOGRAPHIC: Jenkin Lloyd Jones was born at Llandyssul. Wales. November 14, 1843; his pareiiis immigrated to America when he was a year old. and sen ltd in the backwoods of Wisconsin. Enlisted in the Sixth Wisconsin battery, Augu^^t 14. 1863; served as a private throughout the war in the western army under Gens. Grant. Sherman, and otlier commanders; took pari in the battles of Corinth, Oxford. Fort Gibson. Raymond. Jackson. Champion Hills. Missionary Ridge, the sieges of Vicksburg, Chattanooga. Atlanta, and defense of Nashville. After the war, worked on farm and taught school; studied four years at Theological school, Meadville, Pa.; ordained to the ministry lune, i8;o; secretary of the Western Unitarian Conference for ten years; organized All Souls (Independent) church. Cliicago. in 1SS2, over wliich he still presides; is and has been managing editor of The .\>w Unity for eighteen years; secretary of the general committee on the Parliament of Religions, and is general secretary of the American Congress of Liberal Religious Societies. «-^' we would enter. Oh, thou Iiitinite Father. m,i>- we so live that we may hasten the glad time that is to come, when the battle ilrum beats no longer and the flags of war are furled, in the federation of man, in tlie parlia- ment of peace, the brotherhood of man. the round world over, Amen." Pertinent to the actions of Rev. J. L. Jones is the following letter: Gen. John C. Underivood, U. C. W, Palmer Hoksc, Cliicago, May 2j, 181.)=, : "Dear Sir and Broihkk — 1 have tried to find you that I might tell you in person, that I find myself in closest fellowship with you and all others who fain would conserve the memory of the brave and do honor to the valiant, wliatever the verdict of history may be upon their efforts. I want to say to you further that 1 consider your efforts to honor your fellow comrades not only perfectly legitimate but most commendable and honorable, and as one who served as a private on the other side from 3'ou, who met vou and yours many times in tlie hot contest, I want to endorse the project of dedicating on Decoration Day next the monument reared in honor of the Confederate prisoners whose bones rest in OaV;woods cemetery. Tlieir death was a most pathetic witness to the sincerity of their purpose, and it after thirty years the representatives of the contend- ing armies can clasp hands over their humble graves, they certainly have not died in vain. The outcome of the bitter warfare has been worthy the sacrifice, if now we can clasp loving hands across what was once a bloody chasm, but which chasm is now grass-grown and flower-garlanded. The angel of history has made many things plain now, that were ambigu- ous then. In the growing perspective of history things have grown clear that once were obscure, but in all these revealments nothing has become more clear than that not methods l)ut motives, not what we accomplish but the spirit in which we seek to accomplish, measures the worth of a man. "Please do not interpret this letter as any intrusion upon your time or your proceedings. I shall be pleased to take a silent place with you on the 30th, that I nia\' thus testify by my presence rather than by any word of mine to the fellowship I bear in my heart for you. There are others whose voices will be more welcome, more fitting than mine and who have far greater right to be heard, but I will gladl}' join in your dedication exercises by my presence. "I know nothing of the details of your program. It has occurred to me that if any portion of your procession sliould be mounted, I have a good saddle horse which I will be pleased to place at the disposal of any member of your staff or will be pleased to ride her myself in such a pro- cession. I will be glad to know your wishes in this matter. "Allow me to subscribe myself as one who was once a sincere foe Init never a personal enemy, now your cordial fellow citizen and brother man. "JeNKIN LlOVIi JON'KS." f STAFF OF THE DIVISION OF THE NORTHWEST U. C. V Page 2, MAJ,-(".KN. JOHN C. UNDERWOOD, Coinuiaiiiiiiii! Division. ROSTER OF STAFF. No. I No. 2 No. 3. No. 4 No. 5 No. b. No. 7, COL. S.\ML'EL BAKhR, Chief of Staff. LIEl'T.-COL GEO. FORRESTER, .\iljiHanl-General. LIEUT.-COL. R. LEE FRANCE. Inspector-GeneraL LIEUT.-COL JERF; S. WHITE. (,>uarleriiiaster-GeneraL LIEUT.-COL. JOHN W. WHITE. Cominissai y-General. MAJ. BKNJ- F. JENKINS, Aid-de-Camp. MA]. CHAS R, TUCKER, Aid-de-Cainp. CAPT. WILLIA.M 13. PHIPPS, Banneret. f^*=**r--^ 85 THE DIXISIOX STAFF. The officers constituting; tliis staff rendered efficient and valuable service, fully appreciated by the commander, and for which he hereby makes due acknowledgment and extends both official and personal thanks. BIOGRAPHIC SYNOPSIS OF THE ST.\FF. GEORGE FORRESTER of Chicago, a Kentiickian. at the coniinencenient of the war was publishing a newspaper in Maysville. Ky., when he was arrested and confined for several months in Fort Lafayette. N. Y., in 1S61. On being released he immediately went south and joined the Third Kentucky cavairy of Gen. John H. Morgan's command. C. S. A., rose to the rank of captain and followed that intrepid leader throughont his dashing career. He was severely wounded in the fight at VVoodl)utn Station. Ky.. and upon lecovery returned to his command, and finally surrendered at Augusta, Ga., in May. 1B65. He engaged in planting in Alabama until 186^. then moved to Chicago, and has been employed there ever since in mercantile pursuits, at piesent being with Sprague, Warner & Co. He was the first president of The ex-Confederate -Association of Chicago and was re-elected to a second term. ROBERT LFE FR.\NCE of Chicago, was born in Washington. D. C. moved to Baltimore, and, running the blockade in ihGz. went south and joined French's battery of Viiginia artillery, C. S, .\.\ was at the capture of Harper's Ferry, his battery firing the last gun and shot i hat killed Gen. D, H. Miles, commanding the Federal forces. He was appointed sergeant of the battery and atterward ordnance sergeant to Col. Alexander, chief of artillery of Longstreet's corps, and engaged in the battles of Sharpsburg, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg and all the operations ot the Army of Northern \'irginia to Petersburg; when, upon application, he was transferred to the "Maryland Line." ultimately became a member of Col. Mosby's command, and, being captured by Merritt's ca\alry was first confined in the old Capitol prison, Washington City, and afterward in the military prison at Elmira. N. V., where he was paroled in March, 1S65, and, returning to Virginia, reached Richmond two weeks before the surrender of Lee's army at Appomattox. He remained some time in \'irginia, and then moved to Chicago, and is there at present engaged in the coal business. JERE S. WHITE of Chicago, was born near .Aberdeen. Miss., moved to LaGrange. Tenn., entered the military academy, and afterward the college, in 1S60. At the outbreak of the war he went to Mobile, Ala . and enlisting in the Gulf City Guards, C. S A., participated in the capture of the ^hip Danube ott Fort Morgan. Mobile bay. He was commissioned a special courier in the secret service, C S. A., by Secretary of War Walker, and was sent with dispatches to various military commanders in Arkansas, and operated later in north Mississippi and west Tennessee, and in the delivery of the same and discharge of the various hazardous duties of such special service, he constantly encountered difticuUies. dangers, and experienced many hardships. He crossed and re-crossed the Mississippi river several times, traversed the marshes and swamps of that river and various bayou bottoms, and had many hair-breadth escapes. He finally surrendered with Gen. Forrest in May, 1S65, and, going to New Orleans, engaged in mercantile pursuits until iSjy. when he moved to Chicago; was employed commercially, and is now in the general commission business. JOHN W. WHITE of Chicago, was born in Richmond. Va., and educated in Washington. D. C, whence he went south at the beginning of the war and enlisted in the Seventh regiment infantry. Georgia volunteers. C. S. A., May. 1S61; was transferred to the First Virginia cavalry. February. 1862, and participated in every battle fought by the Army of Northern Virginia, from Blackburn's Ford to Chanceltorsville. when he joined Col. Mosby's Forty-iiiird Virginia battalion and remained with that command until its disbandnient after the surrender. He was captured during Gen. Early's invasion of Maryland in July. 1^64. and confined for about three months in the old Capitol prison at Washington City, when he was exchanged. He moved to Chicaao in 1S66, and has been ever since engaged in transportation and commercial business, and is now the manager of Jevne A: Co. He is a past president of The ex-Confederate Association of Chicago, which position he filled a second term. BENJAMIN F. JENKINS of Chicago, was born in Richmond. Va,, enlisted at Asheville, N. C , in the "Buncombe Rifles." afterward Company E First regiment infantry. North Carolina volunteers, C. S. A., in April. iS6i. and commenced his first service with that command on the \'irginia peninsula. Upon the expiration of the term of service of his regiment, he joined Company K Third \'irginia cavalry, and served in that command to the close of the war. He was engaged in all the pitched battles of the Army of Northern Virginia frotn the beginning to the surrender at Appomattox, and was severely wounded four times, having been shot through the body at Gettysburg, bm was never a prisoner. After the war he engaged in mining phosphates in South Carolina for a year, then as a traveling salesman for New York and Chicago houses, about twenty-two years, and is at present cashier of the Illinois state grain inspection department in Chicago. CHARLES R. TL'CKER of Chicago, when a boy 16 years of age. ran away from his home in Louisville. Ky.. when that city was occupied by Gen. Buell's army. He crossed over the Ohio river into Indiana and walked twenty miles to elude the Federal pickets, then recrossed into Kentucky and finally reached and joined Gen. Abe Buford's Confederate command at Frankfort, wheie he was almost immediately under fire from Federal cavalry at a skirmish in defense of a bridge over the Kentucky river. Having, boy-like, left home without anv kind of preparation, he soon became sick, and on the retreat of the Confederates from Lexington, he was honorably dischareed and left in a disabled condition at a farmhouse in central Kentucky, and finally reached Louisville. Since the war he has been engaged in mercantile pursuits in various cities and at present is in business in Chicago. WILLIAM B. PHIPPS of Chicago, was born in Stratford-on-.Avon. England, immigrated to America about 1850. returned to England' and again came to the "States" in 1855, purchased property and settled in Greenville, N. C, the following year. He enlisted in Company C Forty-fourth regiment infantry. North Carolina volunteers. C- S. A.. June. if^62; was in the fights at Newbern, N. C ; Drury's Bluff's, Va.. and many of the principal battles of the Army of Northern \'irginia, after Chancellorsville. He was color-sergeant of his regiment, was wounded in the battle of * Hatcher's Run" and finally captured at Petersburg, taken to and confined in the military prison at Point Lookout. Md He was in the Confederate armv three years and never sick or absent from duty. On being released from prison in June, 1865. he sold his interests in North Carolina and moved to Chicago, where he has since been engaged in mercantile transactions. THE M C3 N U M E N T. 87 DESCRIPTION OF THE MONUMENT. The monument is erected in the center of an oval plot, with axes 275 feet and 500 feet, in Oakwoods cemetery, Chicago, bought b^' the United States government, in which to bury the Camp Douglas military prison dead; and was constructed l)y the Southern Granite Compan}' of the widely known "Pearl'' granite from its ipiarries at Constitution Hill. Ga., which, for closeness of grain, beauty of ti-xture and susceptibility of receiving a brilliant and everlasting polish is unsurpassed; and. owing to such superlative quality, it is particularly fitted for and has no supc-rior in tin- higher class of monumental and art work. The memorial is truly a handsome creation of the stoneworkers' art, ami presents a dignified and imposing appearance, the correct propor- tions being \er)' noticeable in the chaste yet simple design, as follows: The lower base or platform is fifteen feet si.x inches square, upon which arc laid three other bases; and, on the front of the center one, cut in raised and polished letters of bold outlines, are tlie words. "Con- federate Dead." The upper base is adorned with a series of rich mould- ings and on the front of this stone is placed an enlarged model of the well-known Confederate seal, worked in bronze, representing in relief a mounted soldier (Gen. Washington) enclosed witliin a wreath, wrought by entwining the foliage of products peculiar to the south. The "die " of the monument is made of one massive stone, the dimen- sions being six feet one inch square, b\' two feet ten inches high; it has re-entering angles which are filled with groups of cluster columns terminating in richly carved Romanesque caps; on the front is the inscription and on the other three sides are placed artistic bronze panels. An elaborate piece of masonry, ornamented with a carved wreath on each of its four gables, forms the crown to the cap of •■ die ' and completes the pedestal, from which as a base, springs the shaft, two feet six inches square at bottom and twelve feet in height, surmounted with a finelv designed battlemented capital which supports a lironze stiitute of a Confetferate foot soldier, eight feet high. In addition to the bronze panels, carvings, etc.. cannon balls as militar)' emblems in the angles of the second base, greatly add to the effect, and while the column is over thirty feet, the total height of the monument, including the statue, is nearly forty feet. The monument was designed by John C. Underwood, with Louis R. Fearn as delineating architect. BRONZE STATUE OF CONFEDERATE INFANTRY SOLDIER, SURMOUNTING CAPITAL OF COLUMN. ,^5?^ 89 THE STATUE. The statue is over eight feet high, is tliat ol a Confederate infantryman, and every old solilier will recognize the fignre as that of a tvpical Confederate as he appeared at the close of the war. He stands with folded arms looking down in regret upon the field where hosts of his comrades sleep; with travel-stained clothing and shoes worn, he is the picture of one who has suffered many hardships and whose defeat has been accomplished only after a hitter struggle. He has on the usual accoutrements of the soldier, antl his face is typical of southern manhood. This statue is true to nature and perfect in detail, even to the placing of the trousers within the socks to guard against dust — a com- mon practice with Confederate infantry. The figure represents the soldier after the surrender, is without mili- tary arms, very impressive in its silent dignity, eaS}' and natural in its pose and readil}' conveys the story of the past. The following epic poem to tin/ deceased and monumented foe, by L. M. Ennis, Hist. \'et. Corps h'irst regiment infantr\-, 1. N. G., is appropriately quoted: VICTORIOUS DEFEATS. No chord was lost whose melody E're cheered a heart of sorrow; No cause was lost when patriots' blood Gave pledges to the morrow. No principle was ever wrong, Tho' oft in life defeated; The grandest armii-s men have seen, Have from the fiekl retreated. The might of power has ever ruled In great or lesser measure; The pure have died in poverty. While vice enjo3'ed the treasure. 'The battles lost, the battles won," No matter which the story; The deail have paid their awful price, The living gain the glory. BRONZE PANELS ON THE PEDESTAL DIE. THE CALr. TO AF^MS A VETKKANS KKTUKX HOME 91 TTIE PANELS. The panel on the east represents the "Call to Arms" at the beginning of the Confederac\- and is a very striking scene, one that relates the stor^'at a glance. Here is displayed the front of an old style courthouse, with the numeral i860 over the door. On one side of the door a southern volunteer in uniform is represented, on the other a number of persons flocking to the entrance are seen, some of them going in. Figures representing men in various conditions of life, the laborer, artisan and professional man are depicted as they are hastening from their avocations, encouraged by their wives and daughters, to enroll themselves beneath the southern battle cross, for the 'xall" has gone forth throughout the length and breadth of the south and amid wild and sectional enthusiasm all classes rush to the aid of their country. Many a grizzled veteran gazing at this sculptured bronze picture in these later and quieter days will mentally recall the beginning of the arduous struggle, which has no parallel in histor)'. The panel on the west represents an extremely pathetic picture. It is the return of the soldier to his home. The realism thrown into this scene is wonderful. In the foreground of the medallion is an unarmed Confederate soldier in rude and picturesque garb, leaning on a hickory staff cut on his way returning from the "front," whose attitude reveals deep dejection. He is gazing upon a dismantled lo.g cabin and sorrow- full)' thinking of the past. The broken tloor lies extended across the deserted threshold, part of the roof has ln.'en carried away by a round shot, wild ivy has grown up and run over a corner, and the house of liis youth is a ruin. Solitude is pictured everywhere, and even the birds are seen deserting the desolate surroundings of the soldier's destroyed home. Near by lies a discarded cannon and war debris, and the sun, slowl)' declining in the west, by its departing rays furnishes an appro- priate setting to the picture, and lends completion to the idea sought to be expressed by the deft hand of the sculptor, that of a l)lighted hope and a ruined substance, portraying the cause that is lost. The panel on the south side of the "die" is entitled ''A Soldier's Death Dream," and is an allegorical picture, representing a "pri\ate" who, having received a mortal wound on the field of liattle, has crawled beneath the sheltering branches of a tree to die. The bronze design further represents a field earthwork and stockade, with a gun silently frowning through an embrazure, and a dead horse lying near ])\. The BRONZE AND GRANITE PANELS ON THE PEDESTAL DIE. ,>H|» ill) iiimiOi^iiiiaaifci A S(3LniKRS DEATH DREAM, THE INSCRIPTION. 93 moonbeams disclose the ilisinantled fortification, and in the soft halfdiglit of the distance a l)attlefield stretches away. Tlie wonderfnl feat of working the moonliglit into tiiis scene has lieen done b}' the artist witli rare accurac)'. The deathh' stillness of the after-battle picture is made more vivid by the drooping Hag anil the night effect produced by the pale rays of the waning moon, shining through clouds, and the hovering of a vampire bat, as an imaginary ghoul, over the hero remains of the dead soldier. On the north face the following inscription is worked in incised letters upon a polished granite panel: Erected to the Memory OF the SIX THOUS.\ND SOUTHERN' SOLDIERS Here Buried, WHO DIED IN C'^MP DOUGLAS PRISON, iSh2-5. All the panels, bronzes and polished granite, are exquisite reproduc- tions of the photographs -even to representing the weather stains. BENEATH HALLOWED SOD. The Confederate prisoners dying in captivity are buried 'neath northern sod. "Side by side they sleep the sleep that knows no waking," away from home and kindred. To die is the last service a soldier can render his country, but to die a prisoner in a hostile land, far from all endearing associations, lends a special halo to his heroism. The breezy call of incense-breathin;:; morn. The swallow twittering from the straw-built shed. The cock's shrill clarion or the echoing horn. No more shall rouse them from their lowly bed. For them, no more the blazing hearth shall Ijurn Or busy housewife ply her evening care. No children run to lisp their sire's return Or climb his knees, the envied kiss to share. — T/lanuis C'tt_}'. y *«■- '^ '/': '■ /P'/^ //^ / ^ /^^^'■ //'ll/(>^^ /f/O Ir/f 'w/)im/'/lr///l/7^ •'f-.yfu/u'. DEDICATORY EXERCISES. PROGRAM. — 7r:n^zK^=:___ ■ i Q Q 5 . ^ - -H— r- - SVVV^V /c/^^//f'i/.^ S//fi,//ef f/^ O// ///.^ . '///f/yf /■fff/T^y^fftf/ (f'r./r/'. yVTv/zv/^// ^/ . ^'^'t^fff .y^y/r,'/ f/ /ff/f.'> / if f/fff/ /// / // ///r: .y'//i/iKr/<*'ytWf-f<'n-''(f/f/' [The above progratii was transposed sliglitly to suit the necessities of the hour COMMANDER xVND COMPLIMENTARY STAFF, CONFEDERATE MEMORIAL PARADE, R O S T E R . No. I. MAJ.-GEN. JNO. C. UNDEKWOOD, ComniandinB. VOLUNTEER STAFF, No. 2. GEN. JOS. P. ELLACOTT, Actine Chief oj Staff. No. 3. GEN. CHAS. S. BENTLEY. Acling Adjutant-Genera!. No. 4. REV, JENKINS I.LOYD JtJNES. Acling Chaplain-General. No. 5. MR. ALEX H. REVEI.I.. Aid-de-Camp. No. 6. CAPT. MALCOM McNEILL. Aid-de-Camp (detailed). No. 7. MR. CHAS. U. GORDON. Aid-de-camp. THE COMPLIMENTARY STAFF. The gentlemen forming this staff vohinteered their services, were accepted, and took jiart (monnted) in the Confederate memorial parade, fioni the Palmer House, along Michigan avenue, to the Twelfth street tlepot. May 30. iX\)5, for which service appreciate thanks are herel)\- proffered. IUOGK.\PHIC SYNOPSIS OF THE STAFF JOSEPH PARNACOTT ELLACOTT, was born .it H.itherleisli. EiiuUiKi. December rr, 1844 imiiiigraled to Chicago in 1S54; eradualed Irom the public scliools and .National Business Colletje. In the fall of 1S58, although not old enough to be a member, he drilled with the Ellsworth Zouaves. In i,%2 he organized and was elected captain of the Union Park Hume Guards. In the tall of 1,864, when the news came that an attempt was to be made to liberate the prisoners in Camp Douglas, he reported his command to Col. Sweet, the commandant of the prison, for active duty. After the war he pursued scientific studies and became a mechanical engineer. He was super- intendent of machinery of the Inter State Industrial e.\positiun in i,SSi and chief engineer of the World's Exposition of Railroad Appliances in 1SS3. He Wris one of the early advocates for a military branch to the I. O. O. P., .ind after its successful organization, attained the rank of major-general, as a reward for meritorious service, and is an active scientihc, broad minded man. CHARLES S. liENTLEY was iiorn in Schoharie, N. Y., and moved to La Crosse, Wis. Enlisted in Second Wisconsin cavalry. October 10, 1861; promoted sergeant, then hrst lieutenant, and became captain of his company. D. July 4, 1S64. Seived as aid to I'.en. E. B. Bro%vn at the second bailie of Spnngheld. Mo., and was recommended for promotion "for bravery on the baiiletielil " Served as acting assistant adjutant-general at the battles of Prairie Grove. Ark.; Newtonia. Mo., and ihe raid on \ an Buren. .\rk., and was appointed acting inspector general of the cavalry brigade at Vicksburg. He was mustered out of the United Slates service in I-ebruarv, 1865, at Memphis. Tenn. After the war he went to Iowa, joined and served seven yeaVs in the State militia, lour of which ■is brigadier-general, commanding the Second brigade. He commanded the Inter-State military encampments at Dubuque, Iowa. Nashville. Tenn., and, in 1885, Camp Drum, at Mobile. Ala. He moved from Dubuque. Iowa, to Chicago, where he is now in business. JENKIN LLOYD JONES is a Welshman by birth, an American by adoption and a minister of the gospel and editor by cultivation and ability, [See his "Biographic" on page 82j. ALEXANDER II. REVELL was born in Chicago. 111.. lanuary 6. 1838. Educate.l in the public schools of the city and under special tutors. He began his business career as a poor boy, but has rapidly pushed to the front, and is to-day at the head of one of the largest and most successful business houses in the western country. He is a member of the various clubs of Chicago and takes active interest in all public matters- and though never a candidate for public oflice, he has been a member of the school board. He IS a self-made man in the truest sense, and as such is a most active type and thorough representative of an energetic, determined and prosperous business man of Chicago. . ...'^■ALCOM McNeill was bom in Kentucky. October. 1S46; taken by his father to his plantation in Mississippi, and at the beginning of the war. at the age of 15 years, he joined "Henderson's Scouts." a no ed body of independent cavalry, and afterward the Eighteenth Mississippi regiment of Forrest's cavalry, C. b. A.; was in many engagements, including the bloody battle of Franklin. Tenn. At the close ot the war he completed his education, and in 186S commenced mercantile business near Grenada Miss whence he moved to Chicago in 1S75 and engaged successfully in large real estate transactions He IS a member of the Chicago Real Estate Board, chairman of the board of control. National Real Estate Association, and was actively engaged relative to the World's Real Estate Congress at Chicago in i«93. He was captain and aid-de-camp to Gen. Chas. Fit/-Siinons, First brigade. I. N. G., iSSvi8S8 acted as brigatie quartermaster in 1884, and took part in quelling strikes of that period He IS one of Chicago's energetic business men and enjoys the respect of his associates. K, .^"•\R.'-ES ULVSSIOS GORDON, was born in Dunlap, Peoria county. HI.. April -,. iS6s. and obtained his early education in the public and high schools in and near the place of his birth. He was ^Pn^d'!; =i\?L n''"" '-'"'od States Mililary Academy, but owing to ill he.ilth, resigned, and after- ward graduated at Bryant's College and studied law in Chicago, where he went in 1S81 He at hrsl engaged with several large manufacturing firms, afterward entered the real estate busi- ness, in 1885, and IS a member of the Chicago Real Estate Board and s»rved as its secretary for one vear. He IS a member of the Union League, Chicago. Athletic and Marquette clubs, andis the present .ident of the latter; is a prominent Mason, a member of the Art Institute and Civic Federation- and iieof the leading young Republicans of Chicago, takes a prominent part in local, stale and national presi as on politics; is of the most active type of Chicago's energetic voung business men ever ready to advance the interests of his city. Member of First has held several positions of military honor. beral in his views and eginient infantry, I. N. (j., in 1883 and :\lay 29-31, 1895. UIOGRAPHIC: M. L. C. Kunkhouser was born January 17. 1864 at St, Louis. Mo., and educated in the St. Louis High school. At the age of 17 he commenced active business in St Louis, and afterward went to New Orleans where he remained a short wliile, and then, returning to St. Louis, he was engased commercially there until 1SS4, wlien he moved to Chicago, Shortly after reaching Chicago he entered the office of Geo. W. Montgomery cS: Co.. which tirm becoming general agents of ilie Fidelity and Casualty Company for the west in 1886. he was made assistant general agent in :8S8; and later, was promoted to one of the g-neral agencies and admitted to partnership in both the local, fire and general agency business and is a thorough and ntosi active business man. He was five years lieutenant of the Chicago Hussars, two years captain of the Chicago City Troop, now Troop "C." I. N. G.. which position he still holds He takes great interest in military affairs, has a commanding, soldierly appearance and is an attable. courteous gentleman. 99 CONFEUERATE Ml'IMoRIAL PARADE. [Coinpiled from Inspection and Krports | Decoration Day in ChicaL;o was like nothing in tin- liistory of nations. It sent in the same line the victor and tlie vaminisiied, each with gar- lands for its own army of dead, with the uncounted tiionsands from the lieart of the city to Oakwoods, clieering for the minior\- of heroes, of friend or foe. It was the first time since the first shot that warriors from the north and cavaliers from the south forgot entirely revengeful bitterness and en- gaged in such a public demonstration (.)f unity. It marked an epoch. The multitudes heard upon tlie same winds plaudits for the men who died for their country and the yell which led the hardest and bravest enemy that ever faced fire. It was this unique feature that brought to the city a crowd which barely found standing room in the stretch of territory reserved for the ceremony. The streets began to fill sliorth' after sunrise, the visitors and townspeople, the dwellers above and below the line between here and Dixie, gathering to witness the spectacle — a scene not possible in any other land that knows the sun. They climbed into points of van- tage, into balconies and windows, swarmed about the sides of the boule- vards and into the cemetery, long before the roaring guns on the lake front belched the starting signal. This host grew in rapid thousands with each hour, pushing, jamming, scrambling for positions. It was eijual to the scenes of World's Fair fetes, and when the commander with his staH tried to leave the Palmer House to begin the famous march he found Monroe street in possession of men and women boimd to welcome the forgiven enemy. Policemen begged and then belabored the front rows of people, persistent in their determination to see at close range the distmguislied Confederate leaders. The parlors and corridors of the Palmer House presented an animated scene. The Confederate party was to have left the hotel for the Twelfth street depot at 8:00 a. m., but owing to the late hour at which they left the banquet few of them were ready at that hour. Instead of 8:00 a. m. it was 9:30 a. m. when the march to the depot began. City Troop men were lined across the way, with swords at a "present." It was a slow task to start. There was no space for the parade, hut, turning their horses into the throng, the cavalry detachment '"*• ^ uS . ... jm z lOI opened a space to Michigan liouh-vard. and the first procession of sonthern soldiers in a nortliern city was nnder way. Tlie formation of the cohimn was as follows: First, a platoon of police commanded b\ Lieut. Hayes second, the Ciiicago City Troop, Capt. Fnnkhouser, as escort ; Gen. Under- wood and staff, mounted, and fifteen carriages containing the Confeder- ate visitors and other guests. The first carriage contained Gen. Long- street and his family; the second, Gen. Hampton, Gen. S. 1). Lee, Col. Belknap and Mr. E. F. Lawrence; Senator Butler and Gen. Fitzhugh Lee occupied the third carriage. Other carriages contained Cjen. H. A. Wheeler and staff of the Illinois Natituial Guard, the remainder of the guests and the committee. The column moved down State street to .'^dams street, east to Michigan avenue, and south to the depot. Gen. Orendorff, Gen. H. Kyd Douglas, Maj. Robt. W. Hunter and Messrs. Malcom McNeill and I'. \'. Roliinson chaperoned Misses Eliza Washington, Isabelle Armstrong. Margaret Cox, \'irginia and Laura Mitchell, the young ladies delegated to ring the Columbian libertv bell. The party proceeded the procession to a point on Michi^^an avenue, near the Leland Hotel where the liberty bell, mounted on a wagon drawn by four horses, occupied the entire center of the roadway. The young ladies alighted from the carriages and, taking the rofie in their hands, rang out thirteen strokes, while the masses of people who had gathered on the lake front to witness tlie ceremony, cheered vociferously. Scarcely had the echo of the last stroke died away when the cannon of Russell's artillery thundered forth a national salute of forty-four guns in acknowledgment of a reunited country and welcome to the southern men and women who had come north to honor their dead and strew the graves of two armies with sweet llowers from Di.xie land. Battery D drawn up so as to present its full strength near the Art Institute on Lake Front park, never appeared to better advantage, and, unsurpassed as a national guard organization, its war-like appearance and the boom of its guns so inspired the military chieftains, as they passed its battery front, that they called attention to such battle music as a fitting intro- duction to the after ceremonies at the graves. The parade continued along Michigan avenue to the Twelfth street depot, and the desire of the populace to be gracious was manifested from its first appearance throughout the entire line of march. Capt. I^ussell's battery was ringing the echoes on the shore, but high above this din and the clatter of cavalry hoofs people shouted good cheer to Longstreet, Hampton and the Lees. They lifted their hats in honor of the generals, each bearing on an arm that knows a saber swing .some fair daughter of the land of fairest women, and each received the clamorous reception by chivalric acknowled<'ment. I May i* BIOGRAPMIC: Alfred Kussell was born in Boston, Mass . April , 1836; was e«iucated in the public scliools of New York city, and went to Chicago in April. KS55. He ena^ged in active business and finally became established on South Water street, where he has been a successful merchant and financier for thirty years. Possessins a natural taste for the profession at arms, he joined the Chicago Veteran Light Artillerv organized January 19. 1878. now "D" Battery Light Artillery, 1. N C, and w:i^ elected and cnmniissioned junior second lieutenant November 27. 1880, and re-elected for three terms: was promoted first lieiit^-nant Februarv 17. 1894: commissinned captain July 7, 1894. and is now major First Haitalion Liglit Artillery. I. N G. The high standing, perfect discipline and general excellence of ■"Battery D." is, in the main, due to his powers of organization, martial spirit and gre^t exe^-utive ability. He is a very prominent thirty-third degree Freemason, having been coininantler-in-chief of Oriental Consistory 1S85-7 and grand treasui er of the Illinois Council of Deliberation, I O : The greatest ciiriosit\' was exhibited in rei^anl to l\\c most prominent southerners. I'^ver\' one wlio c(.)uhl pcjint them out had a crowd ot peopK' around him who seemed tl)aiduds and bhjssoms covered the sod of the leveled mounds. Approaching the government lot, the Black f-fussars swept into sight and followdng them eame the United Confederate \'eterans ami the guests of the day. To the right and the left fell the crowd, and the men who, in their half undress uniforms still preserved memoties of old days, were given the place of honor. The speakers were comlucted to the platform, an 1 were followed by the representatives of the south, men and women; and there, to meet them, were man\- of Chicago's most prominent citizens. CO X u H W a. s K H o J o I05 Most of these gentK-men were accompanied 1)\- ladies, who were gowned exquisitely. Man\- of the younger of the southern girls were in white; those who were not, wore soft gray or black. Many people had expected to see Gen. Lee and others in some sort of uniform, and felt aggrieved that the only bit of bright color on the platform was made by the splendid uniforms of Gen. Wiieeler and his staff and the Columbia Post, which, after decorating the graves of comrades, assembled near the monument. While the speakers and guests were assembling on the grand stand the military band discoursed appropriate selections; and after the music ceased the ceremonies were commenced with the following: INTRODUCTORY REMARKS By GEN. JOHN C. UNDERWOOD "Felhnt' CHizt'iis: "It becomes my duty on this occasion to officialh' e.xplain the objects of this movement toward monununting the prison dead of a lost cause, which 1 shall endeavor to do plainly and brietl\- h\ the following statement of tacts: "The close of the civil war of iShi 65 found the south destitute of almost everything sa\e the manhood of the few surviving men and the purit}' of its women. Principles of the past ami desires for the future were submerged by the mighty sea of necessitx under a motlo of "To do," to meet and solve the immediate problem of life. Therefore, for the time, the proper caring tor the dead and monumenting heroism had to be put aside for the sterner need of making bread and obtaining other physical requirements, but the heart pulsation to honor the l)uried remains of a soldiery that could do and die existed. When times became better and the natural resoiuces of the southland enabled it to bloom and blossom, its people began to care for their hero dead, and the flame that was formerly latent burned into an active desire to erect tributes to the sleepers of the "sixties." "This germ grew to such an extent that an organization was effected among the battle-scarred soldiery of the south, known as the United Confederate \'eterans, and the little l)ody of ex-Confederates who had previously formed themselves into The ex-Confederate Association of Chicago merged into Camp No. 8, United Confederate Veterans. The said ex- Confederate association was born out of the desire of its members io6 to monument the prison dead here buried, after the funeral of Gen. I.'. S. Grant, for the part taken therein b\' tlie Confederates of liiiihest standing caused the Chicago contingent to beHeve that it might be allowed to erect a monument over the thousands of southerners beneath this sod. Consefjuently permission was obtained from the secretary of war during President .Arthur's administration and the good work was begun. The first fund raised for the purpose was about Si, 400, the net proceeds from a lecture delivered in Chicago b}' Senator John B. Gordon of Georgia, now the president of the United Confederate X'eterans: and when I came to Chicago and joined the local association in 1S91, accept- ing the appointment as a committee of one to raise funds and erect a monument over the Camp Douglas prison elead. I received the rnonev from the Gordon lecture with interest, amounting to over Si. 500, as a nucleus upon which to build, .\fter years of solicitation I was so far suc- cessful as to add to the fund several thousand dollars, and then designed and contracted for the erection of this monument, submitting my plans to and receiving instructions directb' from the I'nited States army officers, having military control of the government plot on which it stands. Three-fourths of the money was subscribed by the liberal citizens of Chicago, the other quarter having been donated in varving small amounts from a hundred or more camps of the United Confederate Veterans in the south. "After the successful erection of the memorial structure in July. i^>93, I determined to secure an appropriate donation of ordnance from the government, and accordingly on application to Congress, through the instrumentality of Senator Gordon, got a bill passed through the United States Senate appropriating four cannon, shot and shell to ornament these grounds. The Senate bill failed to be reported by the military committee of the house through the first to the last days of the second session of the late Congress, when upon my personal application to the house committee it was unanimously approved, presented to and passed the house without objection, and the act was approved b\" the President on January 23. iSg5. In securing the cannon from the war department Gen. 1). W. Flagler, the chief of ordnance, I'nited States army, by his activity and research very kindly enabled me to obtain guns with a battle record, and consequently the battery here presented is of such renown as to make it a fit accessory to a monument for heroism, such as was displaced by the private soldiers here interred, shown b}- their fortitude, firmness and bravery even unto death. From careful investi- gation it appears that over 6,000 Confederate soldiers died in Douglas prison and are here buried in concentric trenches which cover nearh the lo; entire tliree-acre ]>lot, tliere being 4.317 names on the registers of the cemetery and o\er 400 additionals on the mortnary hsts in the war department at Washington of tliose wlio died witli smallpox, thereby making the recorded dead more than 4,700. to which should br added some 1.500. the record of whom was either bnrned or lost. '■Mr. Farwell. now deceased, the former prisidciil of ()ak\voods Cem.eters- Association, stated to me the fact regardin;; the missing regis- ter, and therefore the internnnts can in round nuuibers be safely placed at 6.000. In addition to the Confederate prisoners sleeping here are twelve I'ederal soldiers, who. as prison guards dying with smallpo.x. were buried with the Confederates. The remains ot this soldiery were first interred near the prison inclosures. afterward exhumed and con\eyed across the cit}' at night to Lincoln park, where after a limited sleep the 6.000 were again disinterred, brought back at night and trencheil in this lot purchased b\- the government for the special purpose. "The go\'ernment lot was for many years covered by a thicket of undergrowth anil trees. The concentric mounds of the trench-graves were first decorated with flowers liy Col. C. K. E. Koch anil two Grand Army posts of Chicago and Englewood in iS7ti, and ever since have received attention at the hands of bra\e men. In inonumentiug these remains the e.x-Contederate element and the contributing citizens of Chicago materialh" expressed the desire to honor the heroism of a soldier}- that possesseil sufficient courage and determination to endure the hardsliips of militar\ confinement, culminating m death; and which, by such tortitutle enriched history with the character of a people, whose private soldiers. e\'en under most tr\ing circumstances gave life to their cause. These are the facts, ami it is for others to eidarge and orate thereon. •Tn recognition of the liberal element of the former opposing forces. I have selected a man to preside on this occasion who is the embodiment of honor, justice and morality, a broad representative of the I'nion veteran, a humanitarian and Christian gentleman. I now have the pleasure and honor to place in the ceremonial chair the Ke\'. H. W. Bolton, pastor of the Centenary Methodist church and past commander of U. S Grant Post No. 28. Grand Army of the Republic." ! m REV. K. W. BOLTUN. OAKWOODS CEMETERY, MAY 30, 1895. May 29-Ji, i8o5- BIOGRAPHIC: Horace Wilbeit Bolton was born at Orrington. Me., in 1839; received a liberal education; enlisted in tlie United States army in 1862; served tluoufili the civil war and was discharged in 18G5. Began to study for the ministry in Methodist Episcopal church in 1865; ordained deacon in 1869, and ehier in 1871. Filled several prominent pulpits in New England, viz: Park Street church. Lewiston, Me.: Trinity church, Charleston, and First church. Boston, and was transferred to First church, Chicago, in 18S5. pastor Centenary church, Chicago, in 1890. and South Park Ave., church, Cliicago. 1S95. • Author of " Home and Social Life," " Patriotism," " Souls' Cry." " Fallen Heroes." " Reminiscences of the War." and " America's Next War." Chairman of the Ceremonies Dedicating Confederate Monument. Chicago, May 30, 1895. log ADDRESS. By KEV H. W BOLTON. D.D, "Gcii. John C. Uiidt')-ii. jietitions against prayer. Not men of alien lineage were these who so heroically opposed us. In their veins flowed the purest of American blood. The toughness of its iron was tested, in the winnini;. by their fathers, for the American people, of our imperial northwestern and southwestern domain from savage and civilized foes. Beneaih the Stars and Stripes they conquered the armies of Englanif and outwitted the diplomacy of France and Spain. .\nd now to-da\-, thank God, we are all Americans. We are brothers again amf forever. The god of nations himself has set upon our country, in the issues of the conflict, the seal of an unbroken oneness and of an indisputable supremacy. The raising of this noble shaft to commemorate the gallant Confederate dead in this northern city, on this historic occasion, attests this "lorious truth. May 29 - 31, i'^05 BIOGRAPHIC; Samuel Fallows was born in Pendleton, near Manchester, England. December 13. 1835. Literary Record:— Graduated from University of Wisconsin in June, 1859: vice-president Galesville Lfniversity, Wisconsin, from June, i&5g-6i-, Profpssor-elect of natural science Lawrence University. Appleton, Wi-; , 1863; repent of University of Wisconsin from iSri6.74; professor-elect of rhetoric. University of Wisconsin, isfi?; state superintendent public instructions of Wisconsin, July 6, 1870.10 December 31, 1873; president Illinois Wesleyan University, Blooniiiigton. 1874.-5; president board of managers, Illinois State Reformatory. 1S90— ; president People's Institute. Chicago, 1891— Military Record:— Chaplain Thirty-second regiment Wisconsin volunteer infantry. September 25. 1862; lieutenant-colonel Fortieth regiment Wisconsin volunteer infantry. May 20, 1S64; colonel Forty-ninth regiment Wise -nsin volunteer infantry, January 28, i«65. Brevetted brigadier general, U. S- volunteers. October 24. 1865: chaplain Second regiment Illinois National Guard. October 20, 1890, Ministerial Record:— Ordained deacon, Methodist Episcopal church, Anril 10. 1859; ordained presbyter, Methodist Episcopal church, September 9. 1H60; consecrated bishop in the Reformed Episcopal church, Chicago. July, 1S76; elected presiding bishop four times. ' 00 ••TliL' monuniciit of the Union soldier is onr conntr\- -our whult- country. But grand though it is. it is an unfinished nionunient. The north cannot bniltl it alone, neitiier can tiie east nor the west. I he north and tlie soutli, the east and the west, must join in the blessed work. Every opening of industry, every development of commerce. every act of justice, every advance in liberty. ever\' sentiment of peace, every note of conciliation, every hand-grasp of reconciliation, every heart-throb of love add to its stability and glory. "The sword is rusting in the scabbard- let it rust itself awa}' — and with its increasing dimness and its decreasing sharpness, let tin.' glow of our animosity- continue to die out. and the keenness of our reciprocal sympathy augment. Let the burden of the remembrance of struggles, defeats and victories, be not a wedge to drive us asunder, but the \ery keystone to make our national arch the stronger. Let the burning strife which led to unparalleled feats of arms on a thousand battlefields, give place to tlu' glad endeavor to outvie each other in deeds of chival- rous devotion to our common countrx's good. Let the dead past bury its dead, and from its sepulchered gloom shall come forth in robes of stainless white, the genius of a risen, purified, glorified republic. "To-day. the red letter day of this new era, with the eyes of the whole Nation upon us. we stre\v the flowers, the richest and the rarest, the gen- erous south, in token of her fiUl accord, can furnish, over the gra\es of the northern dead and the southern dead — iia\, from this tinn- forth and forever more, our uk.aii. And above us and about us— 1 do believe it — is gathered the great cloud of witnesses, the inustered-out armies that once met in battle shock, men who were faithful unto death and have received the crown of life, but onr ami)' now, the real, the Immortal Grand .-Vrmy of the Republic. '•Sheridan and Jackson. Sherman and |ohnston. Grant and Lee are there, are here, with that invisible, indivisible, approving, protecting host. And with the benediction of our common Father, and the Prince of Peace, our elder Brother, we rejieat the words that come from a soutliern woman's lips and loving, loval heart. "Together, cry the people, and together still shall be. An everlasting charter-bond, forever for the free. Of liberty, the signet-seal, the one eternal sign. Be these united emblems, the Palmetto and the Pine." Requiem, by the Imperial-Arion Octet. Chairman Bolton: •■Gtiitlenini — Gen. John C. Underwood, soldier, statesman, governor, jihilanthropist and friend, will now take charge of the military ceremonies." f MONUMENTING THE CANNON. LADY ASSISTANTS No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 No. 5 MISS LUCY LEK HILL ( Ky.. 1 ChicaBo, III., consecrated the first gun. MRS. ALBERT .'^KERS. Washington. D. C , consecrated the second gun. MISS L.^UR.\ LANDON MITCH ELL, Charleston, W. Va., consecrated the third gun. MISS ISABELLE ARMSTRONG, Washington. D. C. consecrated the fourth gun MRS. KATIE CABELL CURRIE, Dallas, Texas, dedicated the battery. To all of whom both official and personal thanks are hereby extended. •35 CEREMONIAL AROUND THE MONUMENT. As Prepared and Arranged by Maj -Gen. John C, I'nderwood, Commanding. Tlu' niilitar\-, with solemn, cadenced steps, marched in fnneral parade on the burial plot, to strains of the Dead March in Saul by its band, and formed a cordon about three faces of the monument. The Confederate Veteran Association and individual members of various Posts G. .V. R.. formetl a united line within the soldiery, facing east, with right resting near the monument. CONSECRATIXC. THE GUNS. Gen. Underwood: '^ PrepLiii to, Mi.inument thk Gins! " Whereupon the monumenting corps, composed as follows: For cannon No. i. Col. R. H. Stewart and Miss Lucy Lee Hill; for cannon No. 2, Col. Samuel J. Sullivan and Mrs. Albert Akers; for cannon No. 3. Lieut. -Col. George Forrester and Miss Laura L. Mitchell; for cannon No. 4. Lieut. -Col. John W. White and Miss Isabelle Armstrong; spiking party, Lieut. -Col. R. Lee France and Comrade Theodore Noel; for the batter}-. Gen. Fayette Hewitt and Mrs. Katie Cabell Currie. The members of the corps formed and, the gentlemen escorting the ladies, they passed along the united lines of Union and Confederate veterans, who stood uncovered, marched to and took position ,'it the guns. Gen. Underwood: "Ct'ii.u\-ra/f, thkGi-'Xs!" At Can.mon Nil. i — Col. Stewart, standing near the breech of the cannon, said; "This gun, having fired its last shot on the field of battle, will now be silenced forever. Spiki-, 1 he Gljx!" Thereupon the cannon was spiked, Lieut. -Col. France placing the spike, and Comrade Noel driving it home. .A.fter this Col. Stewart assisted Miss Luc)' Lee Hill on a pedestal, and the lady said: "This cannon, with its glorious record on the fiekl of battle, having been silenced forever, I do consecrate to the memory of the valorous soldiery we now monument, as a military decoration for their bravery and honor unto death." Ar C.XN'Ndx No. 2 Col. Sullivan, standing near the breech of the cannon, said; "This gun, having fired its last shot on the field of battle, will now be silenced forever. Spikf, the Gun!" SPIKING ONE OF THE (UINS CONSECRATING ONE OF THE GUNS, .jir^^-^ 'J/ Whereupon, the gun was spiked b}- tlie spiking party, and Col. Sullivan, assisting Mrs. Albert Akers on a pedestal, the lady saic "This cannon, with its glorious record on tield of battle, having been silenced forever, I do consecrate to the memory of the southern soldiers here buried, as a monument to their fortitude and endurance of the hardships of captive life." .\t C.A.NNON No. 3 — Lieut. -Col. George Forrester, standing near the breech of the cannon, said: "This gun, having fired its last shot on the held of battle, will now be silenced forever. Spikr, i'hk Gi;n'I' Thereupon, the gun was spiked by the spiking party, and Col. For- rester, assisting Miss Laura Landon Mitchell on a [ledestal, the lady said: "This cannon, with its glorious recor(-(7V(?/(-, rHF. Monument! " Whereupon Miss Catherine Stewart, Miss Marion Sullivan and Mrs. R. L.Walker, with their floral attendants, the Misses Blanche and Laura McCoUum, also Miss Eliza Seldon Washington, escorted by six staff of-ficers, approached the inscription face of the monument, Mrs. Walker to the east. Miss Sullivan to the west and Miss Stewart in the center, and formed in line facing the monument, with the lady attendants, officers, male quartet and drummers in the rear. The ladies were dressed in white. Mrs. Walker advanced, and placing a laurel wreath on the easel at the northeast corner of the monument base, said: 'Tn the east, to receive the refulgent light of the morning, as a just meed to the worth of the Confederates whose mortal remains are here monumented, 1 place this emblematic wreath in token of their honored remembrance on this occasion by friends, soutliern people and all broad and liberal men." and folding her arms across her bosom she knelt on a step of the monument base. Male quartet: '-All Hail the Honored Dead"' Miss Marion Sidlivan came forward, placed a Horal anchor on the easel at the northwest corner of the monument base, and said: "Here in the west, to receive the softened rays of the setting sun, I deposit this representative tribute - indicative of the //c/i' that those here buried, in answering the last muster call at the bar of immortal judgment, have experienced everlasting salvation," and folding her arms across her breast she likewise knelt on a step of the monument base. Male quartet: Amen! Amen!! Amen!!! PLAClXr. FLORAL DECORATIONS. LADY ASSISTANTS. No, I No. 2 No. ,1 No. 4 No. 5 No. f). MISS I-.I.IZA SELDON W.'\SHINGTON. Charleston, W. V; MISS CATHKRINE STEWART, Chicaeo, III. MISS MARION SULLIVAN, Cliicago, III, MRS, R L. WALKER, Atlanta, Ga, MISS BLANCHE McCOLLUM. Marietta. Ga. MISS LAURA McCOLLUM. Marietta, Ga. To all of wlioiii bi'lh oflicial and personal thanks are hereby extended. .^*^ 141 Miss Catherine Stewart placed a white floral cross on the easel at the base, near the center of the monument, and said: "The chivalrous bravery of the mortal obtains honor amont; men; the conscientious desire and moral courage to do right, create a hope for the salvation of the soul; but the belief in the Savior, the Lor ticket agent of the L. N. A. & C. railway; was transferred to Chicago in similar capacity and promoted to general northern paseenger agent, then general passenger agent of same road. Later, general passenger and ticket agent of the Cincinnati, Hamil- ton & Dayton railroad and, in September, 1893. he became passenger traffic manager of the "Big Four Route," — the Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago lV St. Louis railway. President Young Men's Mercantile Library, and member of the Queen City and Cuvier clubs. Cincinnati, Ohio. He has attained his present station in railway circles by persistent eftort and fidelity to his employer's interests: is easily approached under all circumstances and popular among his colleagues as well as Ihe traveling and general public. '57 of all observers The \oulhfiil appear.ince. the elastic step, the hrij^hl eyes and haml- some carriage of these great men were ceaselessly commented on by those who saw them, and their striking appearance alone was enough to attract admiring attention to them. Grasping the right hand of fellowship that the (Jneen City so heartily offered them, these soldiers of the rebellion caine into the city with the kindest of feelings for all They will leave it to-night with that feeling intensified and strengthened a hundred fold In the hotel office for some time after breakfast the party met and talked with their new-found or long-lost friends and many an interesting story of bygone battles or anec- dotes of army and navy were to be heard. The entire party seemed to be feeling in the best of spirits and ready for the delightful day which was to follow The famous old Gen Longstreet. whose age shows perhaps more than any of the others, was the only one among them who hesitated at the ride. His tall, angular, but soldierly figure was surrounded by his old friends and comrades in the office, but he is not as spry as he once was and his hearin.g is nearh' gone. In order to save his strength for the banquet at night he decided finally not to accompany the party, and assisted by his colored servant, a reminder of that halcyon period "befo' the wah," he retired to his room, there to rest and recuperate for a few hours his lost strength after the journey from Chicago, This was a great disappointment to many, especially one group of honest workingmen who were waiting on the pavement in front of the hotel. One of them was heard to remark; "I'd give anything I've got to catch sight of the general's face once again I ain't seen it since f fought with him in '63 " Everyone seemed to want ti.^ do something for the visitors to show the regan.l in which they were held and to make them feel how closely allied is Cincinnati to the south in both her commercial interests and her social life The spirit of welcome was over the assembly, handshaking and hearty greetings, such as 'I'm proud to meet you. sir: I am more than glad to have you in our city." were heard on every side As for attending to their wants and desires, they were fairly anticipated in every case. Even the \'enerable colored servants were waited on by the younger, agil^ hotel porters antl their e\'er\' %vant supplied. Gen, John C. Underwood has acted as press agent and general manager from the first, in this truly remarkable gathering of notables, and he played his role to perfection yesterday. Dealing out answers and papers and information with equal liberality, he kept track without apparent effort of all that went on elsewhere, and directed the movf- ments of his party whenever called upon. To him is due the honor of the erection of a monument; the like of which has never been seen before — a monument erected on the soil of the victor to the memory of the vanquished. Shortly after io;oo o'clock a line of carriages drew up in front of th ■ holil, and the party filed out of the ladies' entrance and into the conveyances, ready for th'ir dri\e Col E. R Monfort, Wm McAllister. Capt J. D Parker, James M Glenn. Col. Brent Arnold and E. O. McCormick acted as escorts and. assisted by Mr Freiberg ht Iped the visitors off. A crowd of old soldiers filled the sidewalk as the old officers and their wives .md daughters took their places, and hoarse w^hispers of "there goes Lee." "I can never forget our Douglas," "Hunton is still with the boys in gray." and the like were heard Driving up Fourth street to 'Vine, up 'Vine to Seventh, Seventh to Plum, the line of vehicles made its way to the Cits' Hall, where the distinguished guests were welcomed by the mayor Entering the "building from Plum stret-t, the famous southerners filed 158 into Mayor Caldwell's office and were greeted most heartily by His Honor. Almost the first to grasp his hand was Gen. M. C. Butler, who exclaimed: "Hullo! Caldwell, you're here, are you'" Then, as the two grasped hands, the general laughed and reminded his comrades that he had seen the mayor in Washington several years ago, in Congress. When Gen. Fitzhugh Lee, who has shaved his beard off of late years and looks younger than ever in consequence, took the mayor's hand the latter said, "I have never had the pleasureot meeting you. General, but I would know your face, nevertheless. It is a familiar one, because of the many picljires I have seen of you." Gen. Lee smiled and said he could return the compliment. Then the coterie of handsome men— for such was the verdict^f all who saw them — went through the city building, finding much to admire and comment favorably on therein. After the building had been looked at from outside and in, the party bade Mayor Caldwell good-by, and taking the carriages again, drove to the foot of the Mt. Adaras incline. Here the conveyances were left in charge of the drivers, and the visitors and their escorts conducted to the top on the incline, it proving a novel and untried experience for some of them. From the power house they rode to the Art Museum in the cars, and were shown through it with commendable pride by those who accompanied them. The strongest expressions of approval and admiration for the building and the works of art contained therein were made by the guests, and the view from the park brought forth much admiration. Some of them declared the museum unsurpassed in many respects by any in the country, and they freely congratulated the Cincinnatians of the party on the possession of the same. From the museum the party once more descended to the city and drove to the Chamber of Commerce, where a mammoth reception was tendered them by the entire chamber. The great room was filled to overflowing with those eager to see and hear the renowned southerners and at the stroke of 12:00 o'clock the party arrived and were royally welcomed. The Symphony orchestra played many martial airs, alternating the "Star Spangled Banner " with "Dixie," assymbolical of the meeting of the men then present — the north and the south. These airs brought forth cheers from both sides, and it was pleasant and touching to observe the hearty applause given by all the visitors, ladies and gentlemen, when the former air was rendered. When "Dixie's " sweet strains were sent floating through the big chamber the applause was deafening, and cheers and hat-wavings were the order of the moment. In charge of the party, the entertainment committee led them to the register, where once again those famous names were placed upon the page, accompanied by those of the ladies, who caught the spirit of the thing and insisted on writing their own names. The chamber was tastefully decorated in "old glories," and the great flag of the chamber was floating over the street outside, signifying what an auspicious affair was going on within. Hundreds of old soldiers were here also, to talk of the past and point out this or that great man under whom they had fought. The speaker's desk was hung with the emblem of liberty also, and signs reading "welcome" were nearly as numerous as the pleasant words said to and of the strangers. President Glenn of the Chamber of Commerce, began the exercises here by a very brief address, in which he asked all present to join in welcoming those distinguished men, now present, in the heartiest of manners. He introduced Gen. Underwood, w-ho said he had asked these southern gentlemen to come to Cincinnati because he wanted 159 llu'm to see the great gateway of the south and to understand how Cincinnati felt toward them, a feeling that was all friendship and brotherly affection. He declared the south to be the greatest section of all in this country, from which much could be expected, and that so great was its undeveloped wealth that when it was developed it would enrich the entire United States. Cincinnati, he said, was the great point of all others from which to reach those great states lying between the Ohio and the Gulf ami the key to increased prosperity for them and it. He then introduced Gen. Fitzhugh Lee, the hero of Virginia, and one of the greatest cavalry leaders of the war. Gen. Lee said he voiced the sentiments of the party he was with, he knew, when he said he appreciated and thanked the citizens of Cincinnati most heartily for the warm reception they had tendered the .southerners. He said the dedication of the monument which they had just come from in Chicago, marked as a great milestone, an epoch in the Nation's progress. It was a great, grand and noble Nation, and when the north and south understood each other more fully, as he knew Ihey were doing now more every day, it would be greater and grander. He said the glory of this common, united country was their glory now as much as the north's, and they were proud of a common govern- ment and a common flag He did not propose to tell those present that the State of Ohio was formed out of the state from which became, but it was so, and he was proud and glad to know that the two states were bound by ties of commerce now. and ties of steel rails, but best of all by the tiss of friendship and brotherhood. 'Virginia would unite with Ohio in making this one great, grand and undivided country, now and forevermore. Gen Hunton followed Gen. Lee. and was introduced by Gen. Underwood, almost before he knew what the latter was saying. He said, with a smile, that of all mean enterprises he had ever encountered in the war, an ambuscade was the meanest, and this was what the call on him for a speech was. However, he would testify from the bottom of his heart that the thanks of all his party went out to the overflowing kindness and patriotism which had been show-n them here. He called them fellow citizens and he felt he had a right to do so. Though the war was a great calamity and they recognized it as such, he felt it still had its compensations, for now that the blue and gray were indissolubly united again they could "whip a world of armies." This sentiment was greeted with cheers Gen. Butler of South Carolina, and a great ca\'alry leader in the rebellion, declared he had also been taken unawares, but he was more unfortunate than his friend. Gen Hunton. The latter had his manuscript in his pocket, but he had not. He then spoke of the great reception and monument dedication at Chicago, and declared the war was a family quarrel settled then forever. " We fought the last fight in Chicago," said he, "and from this on we are absolutely one people" He poured hot shot into the politicians for keeping the breach between the north and south open so long, and declared the reconciliation between the old soldiers was frank, candid and honest, and if any outsider ever tries in the future to interfere with us. joined together we will whip him. He warmed up at the applause this remark elicited, and declared that the old soldiers of the Confederacy were still young and will- ing enough to stand side by side with the men in blue in any conflict that might come; "and then see if we are sincere or not when we say that we are going to protect that glorious flag just as quickly and as earnestly as you" BRIG.-GHN. MARCUS J. WRIGHT, DURISC; THE SIXTIES. May 29-June 2, 1S95. BIOGRAPHIC: Marcus Joseph Wrielit was born at Purdy. Tenn.. June 5, 1S31. Educated in common school and the academy at Purdy. Clerk of the Common Law and Cliancery Court of Mempliis for eight years before the war. Lieutenent-colonel One Hundred and Fifty-fourth (Senior.i regiment infantry Tennessee voluntetrs, C. S. A., April 4, 1S61; assistant adjutant-general, siaff of Gen. H. F. Cheatham, early 1S62; brigadier-general, P. A. C. S.. December 13, 1862. Commanded regiment in battles of Belmont and Shiloh and brigade in battles of Chickamauga, and Missionary Ridge; staff officer at surrender of Munifordsville, and battle of Perryville. Ky., commanded the post and district of Atlanta, district of west Tennessee and north Mississippi, and engaged in all the battles of the Army of the Tennessee, except during the Atlanta campaign when he was serving in lower Georgia. Sheriff of Shelby county, Tenn., for two years after the war. Agent of the War Department. U. S., for the collection of Confederate records, since July i, 1878, V' ice-president. District of Columbia Society Sons of the American Revolution; member of the American, of the Tennessee, of the Louisiana and of the X'irginia historical societies, and author of "Life of Gov. Wm. Blount and of Gen. Winfield Scott." and manyother notable biographies in AppUton's Cyclopedia 0/ American Biography, etc. J^- i6i Maj. Holmes Conrad, solicitor-general of the LFnited States, ioUoweil with a l)rief and earnest address concerning the monument they had dedicated, and also went lor the politicians who keep alive sectional hatred Gen Wright was next called on and spoke of the work entailed on him as follows; BRIG.-C;EN. MARCUS J. WRIGHT. Of Washington, D C. Brig. -Gen. Wright; '•.!/■)■. Ih-.^iul.'iit ,inJ C-iilleuwn of the Ciminnali I^oatd of Trad,- — I fear that a response to the call of my friend, Gen, Underwood, for me to address you in regard to the publication of the war records, will tax your patience, especially after so many eloquent addresses by distinguished gentlemen, representing both the Federal and Confederate armies. But as you seem to wish to hear me. I will make you a brief statement, as requested. "The first work in preparing the records of the civil war for publication was inaug- urated by the late Gen. E D. Townsend, adjutant-general of the United States army, under an act of Congress of date May ig. 1864. "The first real work began under act of Congress June 23. 1S64. which provided means for the secretary of war to begin the publication of the records of the war, both Union and Confederate. Since then appropriations have been made from time to time to continue the work. Under the present law 11,000 copies are printed and distributed to such persons, libraries and institutions as the members of the Forty-seventh Congress have designated to the secretary of war. with 1,000 copies for the executive depart- ments. 1,000 copies for officers of the army and contributors to the work, and the remaining copies to be sold at cost of publication, with ten per cent added "These records contain nothing that is not strictly official. There is no editing except in arrangement of matter chronologically and noting absence of a paper referred to as 'not found,' and the insertion in brackets of full name of person when not given in original paper. "The Confederate records were scattered all over the country, in the possession of various persons, and it has been my duty to collect them. On stating in a circular, which I very freely distributed every year, and personally stating to persons in possession of Confederate records that the object of the government was to publish a full and complete record of the war on both sides, I have had little difficulty in gathering the Confederate papers. As a matter of course, the Confederate records are not as complete as those of the Union army but by diligent search we have been enabled to make that record very satisfactory. "These records are divided into four series. The first series will contain the formal reports, both Union and (.'onfederate. of all operations of both armies from the beginning to the end of the war. The campaigns are arranged in chronological order "The second series will contain correspondence, orders, reports and returns. Union and Confederate, in regard to prisoners of war, and state and political prisoners. "The third series will contain correspondence, orders, reports and returns of Union authorities not relating to subjects of the first two series. "The fourth series will contain correspondence, orders, reports and returns of the Confederate authorities similar to that indicated for the Union army of the third series. "It may be that the very valuable and interesting diplo?natic correspondence of the V^i*^. 162 Confederate authorities will also be embraced in the publication, as it will throw much light on matters now but little known. "No other government has ever made such a publication of a civil war, and 1 attribute to this publication much of the good feeling and patriotism now existing in our common country. We are all proud of American valor, and these books are the best evidences on that subject. We are greatly gratified at the reception given us in Chicago and Cincinnati, and will take home with us very kind remembrances of your hospitality and courtesy." Gen. Kyd Douglas, the leader of the famous Light Brigade, was then called out. He started by saying that he never before had been in a Chamber of Commerce and knew nothing about the ways of its members. He had not uttered a hundred words before it was seen that he was a man of unusual ability. He said he had always desired to join the Society of Cincinnatus. and he was glad he could do it now. He said the Nation had been rent by fire and flame, but the sweet waters of the Potomac and the Ohio would reunite it, and this was the message be brought. The Star Spangled Banner was good enough for them all now He dwelt at some length on the horrors of war and consequent bloodshed, and paid a glowing tribute to the hospitality of the northern people. The scenes witnessed yesterday, he declared, seldom take place on the panorama of history. He knew nothing about trade, but he knew it followed good will, and certainly now trade would come north and go south. Gen. Harry Heth, a hero of Gettysburg, who got further north in that memorable battle than anyone else, now living, on the southern side, was next to speak He said that Cincinnati had captured them to-day. but the city would remember the time, thirty- three years ago, when he had come near capturing it. Col. Spooner of the Union Veteran Legion, asked that the old soldiers be allowed to shake hands with the famous men present before they left the floor, which they did. The party then adjourned to the Queen City Club house, where an elegant repast was served in its commodious and exquisitely appointed dining room THE I'AKTY GOES TO EOKT THOMAS. KY. At 2:15 o'clock two special cars, offered for the use of the guests by the street rail way company, were boarded at Fountain square and the delightful trip to Fort Thomas made. The beautiful natural scenery along the way was spoken of by all and greatly admired. The talk took as many turns as the track itself, and was not confined to military affairs at all. A telegram to Gen Underwood from Gen Schofield was passed around one car It read: "I hope the distinguished Union and Confederate soldiers who may visit Cincinnati upon invitation of the Chamber of Commerce will pay a visit to the troops at Fort Thomas, Ky., where I am sure they will receive a most cordial welcome 1 will wire the commanding officer of Fort Thomas that he may expect such a visit." When the party arrived at the fort they were met by carriages and driven to the post headquarters, where Col. Cochran and staff received them. They were invited to the reception rooms and there met by the officers and the ladies of the garrison and entertained right royally. A bountiful and palatable luncheon was served, and the ride from the city had fully prepared the party to enjoy the good things of the "spread " The iced course was scarcely finished before patriotic toasts were drank in the most excellent of military punches ^^,,.4*-- i6 Col. Citcliran was called iov on all (juarters, and, mounting a cliaii'. in iiis soldierly manner said: COL. M, A, COCHRAN, U, S. Army. '•Gt'iilliiiiin iiihl C«iiir,i,U-s: The coninianding general of the array wired information of your coming, and in extending these hastily prepared hospitalities the hearty good will with which our reception is made is offered to supply any lack of formality. Soldiers need little etiquette around the festive board in the club-room of a military post. The draughts with which our patriotism has been regaled have also served to renew the comradeship of the 'profession of arms,' for there is scarcely a ciii\.'ilrous tie so strong as that caused through service in battle, whether shoulder to shoulder or as soldiers of opposing forces. The thrill of excitement caused by the constantly changing situations on a stricken field, adds to its charm, and has often prompted the dashing bravery so frequently exhibited by American soldiery, on both sides, during our late war. "I am more of a soldier than a speech-maker, yet I would in my military way extend to you, one and all, the heartiest of welcomes to Fort Thomas, and shall rely on the brilliant sparkle the ladies have thrown into the occasion by their presence, to ornament the naturally beautiful surroundings of the post and stamp the visit indelibly in your memories. Having drank to 'The Government,' 'The Flag,' and The Army, I now propose an additional toast: 'To the true comradeship of the soldier,' with the hope that the next war will find us drinking out of the same canteen." (Vociferous applause and a perfect crush to obtain the hand-shake.) Many of the distinguished ex-Confederate generals were called on, and they made short addresses, accepting the courtesies so lavishly extended, complimenting the com- mandant and officers on the martial surroundings and praising the ladies for the charm of their presence. The guests then, on invitation, repaired to the balconies and pavilion on the parade ground and witnessed a "special dress parade" by the regiment, for their benefit, which was highly enjoyed by all. The old commanders say there have lieen many and excellent changes in the tactics since they were in the field. Tlie bluft, which Mr. Glenn asked them to visit before they left, commanding such a magnificent view of the river, was visited next, and unqualified admiration expressed by all. some declaring there was nothing like it else- where in America. At last the party reluctantly returned to the city, thoroughly enjoying the quick trip on the summer special cars. They reached Fountain square at 5:30, and transferring to other special cars, were whirled away to the Grand Hotel, there to prepare for the banquet a few hours later. The entire day was one of great pleasure and interest to all, and the greatest of the souths citizens will return to it full of Cincinnati's wonderful commercial enterprise and its unexcelled situation between the north and south, and fully prepared to second and substantiate its claim as the key to the great New South ''*^>^. 164 JSanquet UNDER THK AUSPICKS OF THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. 0roani5ation. JAMES M GLENN. President of the Chamber Commtttee on Entertainment. MAURICE J FREIBERG, Vice-I'resident of the Chamber, Ch.iirman. \VM. McCALLISTER B, W, CAMPBELL H, LEE EARLY H. H. MEYER E, O. McCOR.MICK RALPH PETERS BRENT ARNOLD JOS, J. HOOKER S. M. FELTON ARCHER BROWN R W, WISE THE PRESIDENT, Ex-officio. In addition to the com Gen, J. D, Cox, Rev, Dudley W, Rhodes, ."Albert Lackman, F, M. Huschart, Wm, L, Hunt, J W. Biles, Col. S, D, Maxwell, J N, Wolliscroft, Capt, Jas, P. Jackson, .A. G, Corre. D, C, Shears, E, L, Heinsheimer, E. T, Osborn, L L. Sadler. C. TiUinghast, Henry J, Gro.ssius, Dr. Joseph Ransohoff. E, S, Grant, J, C, Harper, J. W. Bailey, John W, Paul, .•\. B. Voorheis, A. Ballard of Texas, mittee, those present, besides Hon John .\- Caldwell. Col. C. B. Hunt, Adam Smyrl. E- P, Wilson, J. Walter Freiberg, S W. Trost, Hon J. Ij. Foraker, Dr C. P. Brent, James D. Parker, Louis Kramer, T. J, Wyscarver, Col. J, M, Arnold, Edward Colston, D. B, Martin, Geo H. Campbell, Jas. M Southgate, David J- Workum, W, W, Lamar, Gen. Michael Ryan, C. H. Kellogg, Major H. P. Lloyd, J. T. Carew, Herman Goepper, the guests from soiithkind, were: Col, M. A. Cochran, U, S A. M. E. Engalls, N. J Hoban, R. Jackson, J. L, Workum, Geo N Stone J- G. Schmidlapp, Capt. L. R. Keck, Rev. Geo. .A. Thayer, C. M HoUoway, Col L. Marbeit, O. G. Murray, F. D. Comstock, A. M. Stimson, Julius Fleishiuann, Paris C. Brown, G T. Miller, A H, McLeod, F, B, Wiborg, W, L tiranger, Julius Dexter, Wm H -Alms, F. A. Rothier. / COA\P LIM E N TA R ^•' - •TENDER ED -TO-Ci^~;;-iGV;SfliLi- •BY-THE- CH/ •OF- Commerce •CfNCliNK -.^: >^' ,>. * '* ^^ 1 ■^-. M^ I V"'^"^ "^> '"H^. / 5i^'*. COl. Cca-jimniitci-. ; OUR UNITED COUNTRY. . Solicitor Gen . Holmes Conrad 3. CINCINNATI. The Gateway of the South. Maj. H. p. Lloyd 3. THE SOLDIER IN POLITICS. 4. THE OLD HAVE FORGIVEN , THE YOUNG HAVE FORGOTTEN. Gen. Eppa Hunton Gen M. J. Ryan 5. THE PATRIOTIC SOUTH. Maj. R. W. Hunter 6. THE ARMY AND NAVY. 7. THE SOLDIER IN PEACE AND WAR, Cm. M. A. Cochran Gen H. Kyd Douglas. ■iSLe rlHTW LITTLE NECK CLAMS SALTED ALMONDS. ICED OLIVES. CONSOMME IMPERIALE il.lll't SOFT SHELL CRABS. BoRDELAISir Cucumbers SUPREME OF CHICKEN. Delmonico AsPAKAGus Potatoes im Fos■^ risoiur unto deaihS' (^\'ociferous and prolonged applause. ^ 1/5 rrrsiilciit (ilcnn: " f,(ii/i<\' diii/ (!(ii//fiiirii 1 now li,i\ c the plcasun to present our soldier --lalrsnian, ('km, | I ). ("ox. as tlu: toastinaslcr.' (Gen. ("ox was grcclcd willi nnisiiiL; aiiplausc.) MAJ. CI'.N. JACOi; 1). COX. ICx-Cov ..I 111 (nil. Cox; "I//. P) I'sldnil iitui (.iiiillinirn. Itwasa most . appropriate ami i;raceliil lliilii; lor llie ("lianilier ol Comincrce to represent the people of Cincinnati in w cK oniini; these disliii^nished soiilliein soldiers on Iheii way lionie from the dedication of tlu' monunient to tlieir comrades in one of Chicafio's beautiful eemeteries. •■Conimerre is not ,i mere pursuit of !;ain In tradinj;. It is sys- tem.itic .uid enlif;litened inleiiouise .iiiiohl; men. It's keen-eyed activit)' is nnliriiiL; in l>riiii;ini; distant p.irts of the iciiinlr\- and ot the world into closer loin li .iiid more appreciative aci|uaiiitance. Idle intt'lli};ent mer- chant studies the [jrogress of every coiuiuunity into which his enteiprise carries him. notes its changes of sentiment, stimulates the growth of every kindl\- feelinj;. and thus is a go-between of busy, friendly inllnence, brinj;ing his own home and the home of his customers into more sympa- thetic relations and more appreciative spirit. " This jiatriolic. this educative work, the organized body of mer- chants in the Chamber ol C-ommeree li.is been doing for j'ears, and we thank them lor now bringini; these reiu'csimtative nun ot the south into person. d aiul social cont.ut with tlieii bntliien ol the north. The meet- ing is full ol significant'. It sjie.iks loiuK i than words, saying: • Von who were once estranged Irom each other, e\fn to the extent of desperate and blooily war, .in- bretliren again!' This great body of mercliants, with the knowledge gained through a tlious.nid channels of sure infor- mation, becomes the i)iiblic guarantor that a true Intern. d feeling has in fact prex.iiled. and tlial m both north .\\\A south a (iimmon patriotism, a common loyalt\' to the Cnited States, a common devotion to the national llag is found. W'e. their guests, are in our own persons the jiroof that what thi'y say is true! i .Xjiplaiise. ) "In my service in the national .iriuy, the naiues of many of tliose whom I meet here to-nigiit were very lamil.ir. not merely witli familiar- ity which fame gives to the n.inies of stout soldiers. There was another, a more personal interest. It is one thing to read of men i>roiuin(>nt in a great war; it is quite another to look .icross the mterx.il between hostile pickets in the Held and sa\- to one's self; ' Longstrci't is comni;indiiig MAJ.-GEN. J. D. COX. DURING THE SIXTIES, lune 1 . 1895, BIOGRAPHIC: |:icob Dolson Cox was born in New York. October 27, 182S; graduated Bachelor of Arts in 1851. Member of Ohio Senate in 1S60, brigadier-general of Ohio troops. April. j86i: brigadier-fieneral of United States volunteers. May. 1S61; major-Keneral of United States volunteers, October, ii<(i2\ connmandanl of Twenty-third army corps, March. ivS65; eovernor of Ohio, 1S66-67; secretary of interior. 1869: representative in Cungress, 1S77-78; dean of tlie Cincinnati Law School July, iSSo— 177 yonder, French's division holds that huif^ht. Fitz Lee's horsemen hold that wood, Hampton's legion is marching; there!" That is the past which comes back when I meet around this board many of these distinguished men for the first time, though after so long, and in some cases so inti- mate an accpuiintance. How curious it is to compare the features and the personal presence with the mental portrait with which one has long been familiarl What a zest it gives to the thought that we are really friends and countrymen! ■'With some of them, like my friend. Gen. Hunton, who sits beside me, I have served in civil duties, and have known by surest personal knowledge that they not only had been gallant and able soldiers in the field, but had become representatives of the new south in the national legislative halls, with as unquestioned allegiance to the Nation and as patriotic devotion to the service of the whole country as any of us would venture to claim. Accepting the results of the great strnggle with candor of heart and directness of purpose, without hesitation or mental reserva- tion, they throw their whole strength into the work of developing the national prosperity and making our common heritage more than ever precious to our children. (Applause.) "And I love to think that some who cannot be with us to-night because •Their souls are with the saints, we trust.' proved before they left us how earnest and sincere they were in trying to lead their countrymen into the fullest recognition of the fact that the war was over, and that it was a supreme dut\- to build with utmost dili- gence the reconstructed Union on the foundation of hearty obedience to the whole constitution and most honest citizenship in the whole Nation. "Few would claim for Robert E. Lee a higher place as a soldier than I would cordially yield, but I love best to think of him as a model of citizenship when Appomattox was behind him and when, with his mate- rial fortunes apparently ruined, he was showing with what dignity, with what charity, with what modesty a great man can teach his followers how to bow to the decrees of Providence. He did not stop to bewail the past, lie did not hide himself in despair, nor shirk the duty whicli came to hand. By every word and every act he set the e.xaniple of accepting results without reserve and bending every energy to bring Virginia and her sister states out of the straits which necessarily followed such a war. •'With a fine sense of propriety, he hesitated to accept even the head- ship of an institution of learning till he could satisfy himself that it would not give public offense on account of his prominence in the great strife. ,. v»^>^. 178 He was ready to becoiiu- a plain farmer and get liis bread by the labor of his own hands if that would best teach his peopli- the ijuiet. unques- tioning obedience to the laws, which was the first condition of a solidh renewed citizenship. (Great applause. ) "But when he went to preside over the college at Le.xington, the closing scenes of his career lent a new dignity to his character and drew the hearts of candid and thoughtful persons toward him with wondrous power. I-fis influence on the young men who crowded about him was elevating and inspiring. His daily life was a lesson in letting 'the dead past bur\' its dead.' His every word taught good faith and earnestness in accepting the t>liligations of citizenship. With a grave and noble cheerfulness lie showed that the future might be every great and glorious thing the young men of the generation would patriotically determine to make it. "I am sure it would be difficult to overestimate the value of that example and that teaching in preparing the way for the fraternit}- of which We are here to-night the visible proofs and living witnesses. Past conflicts may well be forgotten in the homage to such a character, and whether we wore the blue or the gray, we may find common ground and a new bond of union in our admiration of it." (Prolonged applause.) Gen. Cox: ''The first and most auspicious toast, 'Our United Coun- try,' was to have been responded to by Gen. Fitzhugh Lee, but the general having been called by official duties is unavoidably absent, therefore the sentiment will be responded to by one of the most promi- nent civil officers of the general government; and I now have the pleas- ure of introducing Solicitor-General Conrad. MAJ. HOLMES CONRAD, Solicitor Cieneral United States, Maj. Conrad: "Ladirs and Grntlcnu-n — I invoke your sympathy that it has fallen to my lot to occup\- the place which had been assigned to Gen. Lee. I cannot allow to pass unchallenged the statement from our distinguished chairman, that a 'new patriotism' now inspires the people of the south. The patriotism of Robert E. Lee was the patriotism of George Washington; the patriotism of 1861 was that of 1776. ft was strong, unyielding and unselfish love of country. It rested upon a con- viction which had been formed in the minds of the people of the south when the Federal constitution was adopted, and which their education and experience had confirmed, that liomc rule was the surest safeguard 179 of our republican institution and form of government; that the evils which threatened us from centralization and paternalism in the Federal government were far greater and more disastrous than any which could result from according to the several states the rights and responsibilities whicli, as we conceived, rightfully belonged to them. We submitted our cause to the decision of the sword, and we lost. "No weak repinings, no unmanly complaints, no unworthy or ignoble designs liave found place among us. We accepted the result with fortitude. We have endured the long and bitter train of conse- quent evils with a courage that has never faltered and a virtue that has never failed. Our patriiitisin has never changed, it has abided and sus- tained us in war and in peace. In sincere and ardent love of country we have yielded to none. (Applause. ) •'It is true, indeed, that with the people of the south their patriotic ardor was more immediately kindled by the flag that bore the emblem of state authority than by the gorgeous ensign, which was the symbol of Federal supremacy, but this was due, as well to the views of govern- ment in which they had been trained as to the fact that their own states had furnished many of the statesmen and soldiers who had given that national banner its commanding place among the flags of the nations. "We are here to-night, not as the citizens of states, but as citizens of the republic. If challenged at your outposts, we compel admission to your camp by that countersign that has prevailing power over every American heart — 'I am an American citizen.' "Our countr}' is united. United in interests, united in sentiment and united in destiny. Let but some hostile invader from a foreign shore insult our coasts and tlie citizen soldiers of the north will be swift indeed if they anticipate those who will gather from the south tn the defense of our common country. (Applause.) "We are united in our material interests. You gentlemen of the Chamber of Commerce, whose munificent hospitality we are enjoying to-night, must rightl\- discern the underlying forces on which our domestic commerce depend and see to it that they are rightly applied. "I fear that the mere professional politician has more to do with the application of these forces than the merchant or the manufacturer. That the perple.xing and ceaselessly disturbing questions of tariff, cur- rency and interstate commerce are kept alive and not suffered to settle down into a national adjustment under the fixed laws of trade, because the politician knows too well that with their final settlements his avoca- tion is gone." (Continued applause. ) Gen. Cox: "The next sentiment was to have been responded toby his Honor, Mayor Caldwell, but, owing to temporary sickness, his indis- June 1, 1S95. BIOGRAPHIC: Harlan P. Lloyd was born at Angelica. N. Y., of English and Welsh parentage, and after a high school and collegiate educa- tion in his native state, entered the Union army in 1H61, raising a company of volunteers in his county. He was engaged under Gen. Burnside in tlie operations in North Carolina, and Inter was transferred to a cavalry regiment, and served in the cavalry corps of the Army of the Potomac under Gens. Cusier and Sheridan. He took part in the battles of the Wilderness. Spottsylvania C. H., Cold Harbor, tlie siege of Petersburg, at Jerusalem Plank Road, and in all the battles of the Wilson raid south of Richmond, in June, 1^64. His regiment was then sent to the Shenandoah valley, and took part in every battle of Gen. Sheridan's brilliant campaign. While leading a charge at the head of his command near Winchester, in August, 1864. he was phot directly through the body, and was considered mortally wounded. He recov- ered, however, rejoined his regiment in the field in December, 1M64, and served until the close of the war. taking part with Gen. Grant's army in its final engagements; was twice promoted for gallantry on the field, and brevetted by the President. At the close of the war he entered the practice of law in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been very actively engaged professionally, and has attained a high rank at the bar of that city, has been frequently employed in United States courts and asso- ciated in the practice with some of the most distinguished lawyers of the land. He has been very actively interested in many philanthropic associations of his city and state, and is a very prominent member of the military order of the Loyal Legion; is a member of the various literary, social and political clubs; has been quite a traveler, making four different trips to Europe, where he spent much time in special study in England. Germany and Austria. i8i pusition is such as to pre\ent his attemiance and therefore the toast "Cincinnati, the Gateway of the South," will be responded to by Maj. H. P. Lloyd, the representative of the mayor." MAJ. II. r. LLOYi), ( >f Cincinnati. Maj. Lloyd was greeted with enthusiasm and said that while he regretted the unavoidable absence of the mayor, yet he was glad of the opportunity to say a word to the renowned visitors and welcome them to Cincinnati, the central and main gateway between the north and south, which he did in a most agreeable, hospitable and emphatic manner, thereby eliciting the heartiest applause from the visiting guests and tiie fullest e.xpressions of endorsement from the citj's prominent citizens present. The major paid a high tribute to the south, its men and its women, and referred to the free, open, hospitable attributes of the people of that section. He thought the redevelopment of the southland meant renewed national prosperity and said, very impressively, that Cincinnati's advan- tageous location, together with the sincere purpose and good will of her citizens constituted her. of all cities, the one to receive, welcome and entertain southern people. He said that the people of Kentucky knew this to be true not only in theory but by the material investment of millions upon millions of the city's capital in constructing its great southern railroad to Chatta- nooga, thereby opening new and extending its rail communication with the Atlantic seaboard and gulf states. The pulsation caused by business interests as well as that from the heart existed; and that the central and queen of the cities of the north was not only proud of its pioneer move- ment in building the chief link of the overland transportation line to the Crescent City on the gulf, but that it at the same time enjoyed such extensive natural advantages that the floating palaces of travel and commerce on the great water conrse highway formed by the Ohio and Mississippi rivers, placed Cincinnati in closer connection with the cen- tral south than any other supply city of the land. When the city made so great an outlay of its funds it meant business, and it desired the fullest and most confidential relations with the southern people and be assured that the return would be reciprocal in every respect. He was very much in earnest and his remarks were greeted with great applause. SS$ C \ y ^U^-^-f^^V^^^zt-sS^^^^^^-i^ May 2g-June 2. 1S95. BIOGRAPHIC: Eppa Hunton was born in Fauquier county. Va., September 23, 1823; educated, studied and practiced law. Coiiimonwealth attorney of Prince William county, Va., 1849-62; elected member slate convention 1861 Colonel Eighth Virginia infantry May 8, 1S61; promoted brigadier general F, A. C. S. August g. 1863, after battle of Gettysburg. Elected to and served as member of the XXXXIII., XXXXIV., XXXXV. and XXXXVI, Congresses, United States. Elected by the House of Representatives a member of the celebrated "electoral commission" in iS"G. Appointed United States senator May 28, 1S92, to fill unexpired terra, and subsequently elected thereto by the legislature of Virginia. Resides and practices law at Warrenton, Va. iS- Gen. Co\: •■Tht- next toast 'The Soldiur ia Politics' will receive the attention of a distinguished general who is a senator in Congress from \'irginia, and having served with him in Congress and known him long and well as statesman and by reputation as soldier, 1 can endorse his head, heart and arm, and consecjuently take great pleasure in presenting to you Gen. Eppa Hunton." f BRIG.-GEN. EPPA HUNTON, 0£ Virginia. Gen. Hunton: ■■,]//-, Pitudcii/ . Lailics and Gi-iitUiii,ii — 1 wish 1 deserved all the kind and conijilimentary things my friend, Gen. Cox, has said of me. I can only claim that in an humble way 1 have tried to do my whole duty in every position I have occupied through life. "The soldier in politics is well illustrated by the ability and con- scientious discharge of duty which characterized the course of Gen. Cox in the Congress of the United States. I had the honor to serve with him four years, and I beg leave to say he was faithful to the high trust reposed in him by his constituents, and discharged his duty with ability and fidelity. His course in politics was as diverse from mine as was our convictions antl conilnct during the war. We differed radicall}' in war and in peace (of course I was right and he was wrong), but 1 never failed to accord to him the same honesty of conviction I claim for myself and gladly yield to him much more ability in discharge of his convictions. (Applause. ) "Mr. President, if \ou take as true what Gen. Cox has said of me, what I have said of him, and which you know to be true, I need not further elaborate the character of -the soldier in politics.' A good soldier is most apt to be good in every position he is called to fill. "Mr. President, I have been very much touched by the reception given to us as ex-Confederates in Chicago and here. By the generous and persevering efforts of Gen. Underwood a monument had been erected to the Confederate heroes who died in prison at Camp Douglas, and I and other ex-Confederates were invited to Chicago to take part in its dedication. How beautiful and touching was the conception. After the war had ended thirty years, a monument is erected in Chicago to the heroes who had fought these same people, and had given their precious lives to the honesty of their convictions. "When I stood upon the stand and surveyed the vast multitude of Union men who participated in the ceremony of honoring heroic devo- tion to duty, 1 thought there could be no stronger evidence to the world I 84 that there was a complete reconcihation between the sections than the scene before me. No word was uttered, no sound was heard that grated harshly on the ear of anyone, whether he had worn the gray or the blue. "That beautiful monument will stand forever as incentive to duty even at the peril of life and of the generous magnanimity of the victors in that great struggle, that for four years shook this continent. It will be a standing menace to those who would keep alive sectional hatred, and ought to palsy the tongue that would deal in invective against a lieroic but vanquished people. "At the banquet that preceded the services in the beautiful cemetery the speeches, whether made by Confederates or Unionists, all breathed the same spirit of good will and kindly regard. "We left that beautiful city filled with pleasant memories of our visit, and with hearty good wishes for Chicago and its people, who had hon- ored themselves by their generous conduct to Confederate dead, and had in so many ways honored us as their guests. "Before leaving Chicago we were further greatly honored by an invitation through your Chamber of Commerce to enjoy the hospitality of this beautiful city. No reception could be kinder than yours. No hospitality could e.xceed that which you have accorded us. You have met us in your Chamber of Commerce, you have shown us the beauties of your city and its suburbs and now you are here in the banquet hall to greet us with good cheer and eloquent speeches. I shall always remember Cincinnati in great kindness and cherish the memory of this visit which has not been marred b\' a single unpleasant incident. "I feel that I have some right to stand on Ohio ground and say fellow citizens. I hail from the mother of states, dear. Old Virginia, and I recall that to form the confederacy of states and afterward the more per- fect Union, Virginia gave to the Federal government territory enough to form live states, including La Belle Ohio. I can start from the long bridge across the Potomac and travel through Cincinnati and Chicago and on to the father of waters and never take my foot off the soil which once belonged to Virginia. She was and always has been generous and patriotic. (Applause.) "I could not help thinking that when these five states poured out their brave volunteers during the war to devastate her land and destroy her people. Old Virginia might have cried in the language of King Lear, 'How sharper than a serpent's tooth it is to have a thankless child.' "But the war is over: we are no longer enemies but friends. For thirty years I have been a law abiding citizen of the United States, and expect ever to remain such. I would never have been in the halls of Congress beside my distinguished friend from Ohio, and afterward ,^*^^ 185 in the llnitfd States St'iiate, if I could not in truth and in fact liave been a true citizen of the United States, anxious as one of the law- makers to make this government, the best the world ever saw. "But I never mean to go back on my Confederate record. I never mean to put my face in my liands, and my hands in the dust and cry 'peccavi-pcccavi.' I should not only forfeit my own self respect, but that of the true Union soldier who fought with a conviction of right no greater or stronger than mine. •'I am glad to be with you here to-night and to witness in Cincinnati, as I did in Chicago, the kind feelings of both cities for the dear people of the south. "One word to the ladies who liave graced this occasion with their presence and beauty. They are for the most part from the southland and they are types of the mothers, wives, sisters and daughters who did so much to alleviate the horrors of war, and to cheer the brave in deeds of patriotic devotion to a cause they loved so well. "Woman was 'last at the cross and first at the tomb.' So our dear women were ever during the war engaged in acts of heroic devotion to the sick and wounded, and never turned a deaf ear to the cry of pain or distress. God bless the true hearted women of our whole country. "I shall feel regret at taking leave of those in this city who have been so kind to us. I shall carry with me to my dear X'irginia home, the most pleasant recollections of this visit, and pray God to bless with prosperity the Cities of Chicago and Cincinnati." (Great applause. ) Gen. Cox: "To the toast, 'The Old have Forgiven, the Young have Forgotten,' I invite your attention to the response by our own soldier orator. Gen. Michael Ryan, whom 1 now have the jileasure to present." BRIG. -GEN. MICHAEL RYAN, Ot Cincinnati Cjen. Ryan: •'.!//•. Chairiiuui , I.aiiiis and Gtiitlriiifu As a member of the Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce, and as an American who glories in the heroic deeds of Americans, I join with my fellow citizens in welcoming to Cincinnati the Confederate generals who participated in the late war. Some people sa\' that we ought to forget the late civil strife. We ought, and do forget the hatreds it engendered, the heart burnings and the sorrows: but the glories of that war we will never forget. In that four years of war are crowded more tremendous l>attles, more brilliant feats of arms, more heroic deeds, than in an\' half century of the world's history. And it was all American \alor. When Greek ^1^^^ -^ June I. 1895. '"°"'^:i^n Ryan w. .orn in TeUnd. Ocobe. B, .«,5, and in„.i«ra.ed . A.eHca and seuled in OMo in .S.3. Educa.ed a. S.. Xaviers college, Cincinnati, Ohio. _ Eneaged in the pork packing business when ^nite a young man^ Cincinnati board of aldermen; exposition com- Hafheld niany^posi.ions of honor «"Von rov''Toad e," ? aft P?es°dent of the Cincinnati Abattoir Company; president S'?,VJ'Srncinr.Varrn:iro^^£;nr'm°erc^^\id"arpr'ls'en.lssis5'ant V. S. Treasurer, at Cncnnat,, Ohio. .^61^"^ i87 met Greek in battle in tlie olden times, a display of almost superhuman bravery and courage was looked for, but the stories we have read of ancient valor pale into insignificance before what occurred when the north and south crossed swords and American blood poured out in tor- rents and dyed crimson the American soil. (Applause.) It is not necessary to speak of the motives which actuated the men of the south in taking up arms. One thing you proved on a hundred battlefields; Vou believed you were right, you believed in the justice of your cause, for there is no greater, nobler, or grander test of man's sincerity than when he freely and willingly yields up his life for the faith that is in him. It was from no lack of courage or devotion to your cause that you yielded at last. It was from sheer exhaustion, only when nothing else was left for brave men to do, that you furled the banner that you had fought under so long and heroically and accepted the arbitrament of the sword. While the north takes pride and glory in the superb achievements of our rank and file, our brave boys in blue who went forth at the Nation's call and saved our glorious Union from disruption — yes, made it possible for this country to be what she is to-day, the grandest, the proudest nation on the face of the earth, and while dear to the American heart will ever be the names of Grant. Sherman and Sheridan and the rest of the glorious roster of heroes; yet, as a brave and generous people, we would be lacking in national spirit if we did not also hold in esteem and atlmiration those glorious souls who led the opposing forces: Lee, Jackson, Johnston, and the others. (Great applause.) May we not well ask in the pride of our hearts if the sections of our country when warring in civil strife produced such armies and such heroes, what foreign foe could withstand us when united, as we are to-day? Is it not a fact that side by side against the common enemy, would be found the sons of the men who wore both the blue and the gray, emulating the heroism and valor of their sires in defense of a common country and one glorious flag? Thank God for all this! True, it took thesouth some time to recover from the wounds and the heartburnings of the war; but you cannot keep such people down long. You brave men who waged such a heroic fight and lost all but honor, determined to forgive and forget and on the ruins of your broken and prostrate country to build up a New South, which in commerce and trade and the arts of peace, would rise to a higher, a grander plane than the old south could ever have attained. We, here in Cincinnati, were the first to feel the throb of returning vitality to the south. We had faith in your great country and its wonderful resources. We had faith in the energy and enterprise of the southern people and we did not hesitate to expend the immense sum of $20,000,000 in the construction of a mag- May 29-June 2, 1S95. BIOGRAPHIC; Robert W, Hunter was born in Virginia, received a good education and studied law. About the beginning of liostiliiies between northern and southern states, he volun leered in llie Confederate army, April 18, iSGi, as lieutenant of the Berkeley Border Guards, afterward Company D., Second Virginia regiment of infantry, Stonewall Brigade; became adjutant of the regiment June, 1861, and frequently acted as assistant adjutant- general of the brigade. Served with the Stonewall Brigade until the battle of Gettysburg, July. 1S63, when he was appointed major and A. A, G. of Gen. Edward Johnson's division, E wells' corps; was transferred to Gen. John B. Gordon's divisiou May 12. 1864; served for a time with Gen. R. E. Lee and afterward as A. A. G. of Second corps. Army of Northern Virginia, November 4, 1S64, and surrendered with Gen. Gordon at Appomattox. Lawyer by profession; three times a member of the Virginia legislature; delegate to Democratic national convention and elector for his Congressional district. Inspector of public land service during President Cleveland's first administration. Assistant attorney, department of the interior, June, 1895 — Resides at Washington, D. C. ^ 189 nificent liighway with which to bring vour trade and commerce to our doors. (Hear! hearl) There is not a man here who has the best interests of the city at heart who regrets the investment. We are more than any other city, interested in the growth of the south. We believe this city of ours has a splendid future but that future depends in a great measure on the development, growth, and prosperity of the New South. Our fate is almost inseparably bound up with yours; what is good for you is good for us, and therefore we must work hand in hand together. So, now my friends, the City of Cincinnati opens her heart and her homes to you. With generous friendship we extend to you the right hand of honest, friendly feeling and good fellowship, ami we want you to feel that when- ever you are within the portals of our good old city, you are at home in the house of your friends." (Prolonged applause. ) Gen. Cox: -'To the sentiment, 'The Patriotic South,' 1 am jiecu- liarly fortunate in being able to present to you a typical southerner and Virginian, and the very officer who bore the last flag of truce, at Appo- mattox, Maj. R. W. Hunter." MAJ. ROBERT W. HUNTER. of Virginia. Maj. Hunter delivered an admirable address in response to the jiatri- otic sentiment assigned him, and in his attractive southern way, empha- sized the noble feelings entertained throughout his section in the past by its accepting the issue of the war, and asserted that the soutli was now as patriotic as any other part of the Nation. He also stated that it was true that he had carried the last flag of the Confederacy, a J^d^ of truce, at Appomattox; that the surrender there was onh' made after human powers had become exhausted, and the problem of the possibility of further armed resistance was no longer susceptible of solution; and that, as a fact, when the remnants of the southern army laid down their arms they did so with the good faith their subseijuent actions as loyal citizens indeliblv pro\'ed. He enlarged upon his theme, displa3'ing eloquence and pathos, l)ut his real forte is his inimitable fund of anecdote, which he used to ver_\' great advantage and frequently had his audience in roars of laughter. Continuing in such channels he said: "There have been many things told of that surrender, but here is one that has reference to this fellow here. Gen. Kyd Douglas. We had sur- rendered, when Gen. Gordon heard a great rattle of musketry. 'Hunter,' he yelled, 'what fool is that? Go and stop him.' ^ O- June I, 1895, BIOGRAPHIC: Melville Augustus Cochran was born in Maine, July iH, 1836; received a good educatiun, and enlisted as a volunteer for the United States army May i, iSfji; elected second lieutenant of liis company, but the troops were declined by the secretary of war. Appointed captain Sixteenth infantry, \}. S A. (regulars I, August 5, 1S61. and, after two months' recruiting duty, served in the field and in Confederate prisons until March i, 1S65, when he was exchanged. Escaped twice from prison, but was recaptured each time. Brevetted major for gallant and meritorious service in battle of Chickamauga, September 20, 1863, where he was captured; and, after the close of the war. ■.vas transferred to Second infantry, April 17. 1S69. Promoted major Twelfth infantry March 4, 1S79, lieutenant colonel Fifth infantry May 31, 1S83, and colonel Sixth infantry July 14. iSgo. After the civil war he served in the south until iS;6; when, ^t the outbreak of the Nez Perces Indian war. his regiment was ordered west, and he served in Idaho, Washington, Arizona. Montana, the Dakotas and Texas, until 1890. and was then transferred to Fort Thomas. Ky.. where he at present commands. .0^- 191 "I rode over, and who do \o\\ think was doinj; it? Why. my old friend, Douglas. I said to him: 'Douglas, are \'ou commanding this army or Gen. Lee? He has surrendered.' Why, he was only a major then, and I helieve if it hatl lasted a few days longer he wotdd have been a major-general. (Laughter and applause. ) ■'But there is now no more patriotic man than Douglas." The rest of the talk was full of witty remarks and fetching stories, but he did not forget to make proper acknowledgment to his entertainers and the cause that the banquet represented. The audience was delighted and he. on taking his seat, received a re-echoing round of applause. Gen. Cox: "In the absence of the general of the army, we are fortunate in having with us the renowned commandant of Fort Thomas, the government's military post that graces the Kentucky hills on the beautiful Ohio river near by, and I have the honor to present to you Col. M. A. Cochran, who will respond to 'The Army and Navy.'" COL. M. A. COCHRAN, I'liituil Statfs Army. Col. Cochran: "J//-. Cliairiiian, Liu/irs and Gi'iitlniini — I am called upon as a substitute for that distinguished soldier, the commanding general of the army, Lieut. -Gen. Scliofield, who had been selected to respond to the toast 'The Army and Navy.' No one regrets mi'ic tlian I do his absence on this occasion. The complimentary introduction of the toastmaster makes it necessary for me to fill the gap as best 1 can. "The army and navy represent, under certain circumstances, the power of the Executive of this great Nation. When considered in their ratio to the population of the states, or compared with like organizations of European nations, they appear small and insignificant, and unequal to the task of maintaining our respect as a first-class power at home or abroad. "The trite saying, 'In time of peace prepare for war,' seems to be neglected by us. We have an army of only 25,000, and our navy is even more insignificant. Our large cities are unprotected, and in case of sudden war — and it always comes suddenly and unexpectedly — could easily be placed under contriluition by any first-class European power. It is true that during the past few years appropriations for seacoast defense liave been made by the Congress, but these have not been large enough, so that at the present rate it will be many years before we will -7»^'i^. 192 be in a satisfactor_v condition in this respect. Our navy should be built up as rapidly as possible till equal to that of any other nation, and our army should at once be made at least twice its present size, and so organized as to be capable of expansion at the will of the President, to meet any sudden emergency likely to occur. "This occasion reminds us that in the next tvar we who were enemies in the last will be shoulder to shoulder, and vieing with each other in defense of country and flag." (Great applause.) Gen. Cox: -'The last toast is 'The Soldier in Peace and War,' and the response to it will be made by one of our most distinguished guests, who, instead of carrying the last flag of truce, is charged with ordering the firing of the last volley of the war. I present and introduce Gen. H. Kyd Douglas." MAJ.-GEN. H. KYD DOUGLAS, Of Marvlcind. Gen. Douglas is an exceedingh' ready speaker, and has the advantage of a personnel to impress and draw his audience. His response to the toast, '-The Soldier in Peace and War," was exceedingly catchy, to the point, and at times very flowery, and his rhetorical display and manner of describing the soldier, flushed with excitement in battle as compared with the same individual in the citizen's pursuits of peace, were listened to with breathless silence, and his peroration culminated in so many pithy expressions that the audience simply pronounced his effort superb. As an incident of more than passing interest to the Queen City citizens he related a correspondence with a Cincinnati merchant just after the beginning of the war, in substance as follows: "I came through here before getting into the war, and I want to see a member of the Chamber of Commerce of this city who sent a certain telegram. He got a telegram from a southern planter saying: -Send me a hundred barrels of flour.' The war had commenced. That Cincin- nati man replied: 'Eat cotton, damn you.' I want to see that man. He is all right. I'll bet he was a fighter. I want him to see me to-morrow, but PU bet now he'll trust me for a hundred barrels of flour." Gen. Douglas is a forcible as well as eloquent talker, witty and pathetic, and his address was certain])' one of the best of the evening. It bristled with love for the old cause and the old leaders, and with the honest patriotism of the man of the south to-day. His memorial homage to Lee was greeteil with cheers, and his tribute to the women of the south elicited rounds of applause. 0^'^'^-: '93 At tlie conclusion of Gen. Douglas' speech the ladies arose and were given the exi]uisite flowers that decorated the table. Good-night and happiest dreams were wished them, and, with their departure, the brightness of the royal occasion faded out into the shadows of pleasantest recollections, as the party retired shortly after midnight. [Extract from the Cincinnati Trihiiii,'. June 2, iSgj | The banquet was a fitting climax to the day of Queen City hospitality, for is not this great municipality the gateway through which the stern northerner passes to meet his soft-tongued hospitable brother of the warm, langorous south? Is it not here that they seem to meet on neutral ground? Here it is neither north nor south, east nor west, for the census places the center of population within a few miles of this City of Cincinnati. Then who is there to say that the banquet at the Grand last night could have been given in a better place, speaking geographically, commercially and socially? Surely Cincinnati is the place where the northern veteran can cordially grasp the hand of his southern brother and say: "Hrother. if was a family quarrel. You were a bra\e and worthy antagonist Shake!" And it may be said that brothers were never so brotherly as they were last night, yet thirty-three years ago some of the very men that were calmly eating beside their northern friends were bent on the capture of the fair city in which they were so hospitably entertained yesterday. But all this has passed. It is not forgotten, it never will be so long as the participants live; but each year tempers the feeling: resentment dies slowly away, and in its place is rising a feeling of comrade- ship and national brotherly love that has even now united the north and the south with bonds that will never again be broken. The guests were royally fed and royally entertained. They were made to feel that there was no north or south, but just one great big country full of mighty good people, all glad to join hands and develop the Arcadian richness of one of the greatest countries in the world. Commercially the outlook is stupendous, and Cincinnati last night introduced her brightest and her best business men to the residents of the country which is beginning to be a veritable mart of trade and a center of manufacturing. It was a banquet that Cincinnati may well feel proud over, and it is not saying too much to say that it has tied the city to the south in the tightest of commercial bands, for now that the acquaintanceship has begun so auspiciously trade will be bound to follow. President Glenn welcomed the guests on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce. He announced that when the people of Cincinnati heard that these generals were to pass through Cincinnati it was determined to capture them, and the act was done. Mr. Glenn then reviewed the conditions that made Cincinnati the gateway to the south, and in eloquent words bid the guests welcome, both now and in the future, and closed by gallantly paying his respects to the ladies. Gen. John C. Underwood, who labored so faithfully to gather the funds for the erection of the monument to the Confederate dead at Chicago, responded to Mr. Glenn s address of welcome eloquently and earnestly. He plead for peace and good-will "Thirty years after the war is time enough to hold animosity." The address was vigorously applauded, as it deserved to be. The tenor of all the speeches was the same — pleas for peace, for brotherly love, for a burying of the past. CAPT. H. B. LITTLEPAGE. DURING THE SIXTIES. WTZ^^ y aCt^cZ^^^^^LA^t . Ma)' 2(j June 2. 1895, BIOGR\PHIC: H, Beverly Littlepage was born in King William county, \'a., March 8, 1841. Educated in common school until 1S54. in Rum- ford Academy 1854-7 and then at United States Naval Academy until April 19, 1861, when he resigned and joined the Confederate navy. Midshipman C S. N., May, 1H61; master. April. 1862; second lieucenant, September, 1863; first lieutenant. June, 1S64; brevet captain 1H65. Served on the C. S. ironrlad steamer Metrimac during her whole career; rescued and carried her flag to Drewry's Blutt and assisted in repelling tlie Federal navy in its attempt to force passage to Richmond. Afterward served on C. S. S Chattahoochee and Atlanta. Ran the blockade at Charleston. S. C., May 23. 1&63, and under special orders served abroad eighteen months; when, returning, ran blockadt; at Wilmington, N. C, December, 1864; ordered as fir=i lieutenant to C. S. S. \'irginia. flagship of the James river squadron; and served later in the naval brigade commanded by Admiral Semmes. Engaged in U. S. Navy Department, compiling Confederate naval records. '95 ARMORl-.I) WAR SHIPS. Navy Departmknt, ( Washingion. May 2S, 1895. ) Jo/iii C. UnJci-'uood, Maj -Grit. Commniidiiii; : My Dbar Genkral — In reply to your kind request thai 1 should respond to the toast to the C. S. Navy, and relate the Merrimac's career, upon the grand occasion of the unveiling of a Confederate monument in Chicago. I beg to state that her career was too statistical to be made interesting in a speech within your limits. I submit my remarks as a matter of history. The main facts are taken from my jouru.d kept at tlie time and are verified by the record. Facts should hurt no one. Afleotionatelv and fraternally yours H hp:vi-:klv littlepac;e T H E M E R R I M AC AN D M O NM T O R , By CAPT. H BEVERLY LITTLEI'AC.E Of Virginia The 8th and 9th of March. 1862. marked two of the most startling and important engagements in the annals of naval warfare. The Mi'rrimac's gnns 011 the eighth sonntied the deatfi knell of the then existing navies of the world. Her guns and the Monitor's on the ninth proclaimed, in tones of thnnder. the birth of the new navies — wooden ships were no longer war shl[>s. Large prizes were offered for impenetrable armors and like prizes for irresistible projectiles. There was hurrying everywhere to keep apace with the new conditions ilhistrateei by the Merrimac. the creation of a nation yet unborn. A SHORT SKETCH OF THE: MERRIMAC AXD HER CAREER Upon the hasty evacuation of Norfolk by the United States forces on the 20th of April, 1861. among the ships burned, was the frigate Merrimac. She was rescued from the flames by the \'irginia state troops, there assembling, when she had burned almost to the water's edge. About one month later she was floated and docked, and ten months after became an armored ram, rechristened "\'irginia," better known as the •'Merrimac. ' On the Sth day of March, 18(12, the Merrimac about 11:00 a. m., started for Hampton Roads. A little after i;oo p. m. she passed out of 196 the Elizabeth river. Immediately there was great commotion among the shipping at Fortress Monroe, the merchant craft getting out of the way, and the war ships preparing for action; among the latter were the frigates Minnesota, forty-eight guns; St. Lawrence, fifty guns; Roanoke, forty guns; Brandywine, fifty guns, besides numerous gunboats carrying from one to five guns each. As soon as the Merrimac reached fair channel-way, she headed for Newport News, distant ten miles from the mouth of Elizabeth river and six miles from Fortress Monroe, all in plain view, where lay quietly at anchor the frigate Congress, fifty guns, and Cumberland, twenty-four guns, under cover of a strongly fortified shore battery of twenty guns. The Merrimac was really an experiment. Her sides were inclined at an angle of thirty-four degrees and consisted of eighteen inches of heart-pine, four inches of oak and four inches of iron, in rolled plates. Her battery of ten guns: Two 7-inch rifies, two 6.4-inch rifles, and six g-inch smooth bore, of which last, two were arranged for hot shot. She also had a cast-iron prow. With her ten guns she was about to engage some of the most powerful war ships then known, carrying more than three hundred heavy guns, besides the shore battery at Newport News. The action began in earnest about 2:40 p. m., when the Merrimac exchanged broadsides at 400 yards with the Congress as she passed her on her way to ram the Cumberland, which vessel she reached a few minutes later,, and when within fifty yards, fired a seven-inch rifled percussion shell at her water line; this was returned with a broadside from the Cumberland which would literally have driven to the bottom any other ship afloat, except the Monitor, which appeared on the scene a day later. The Merrimac dashed on through the rafts and spars arranged to sheer her off and struck the Cumberland with her prow, under her starboard fore chains. The Cum- berland hung for a few moments upon the Merrimac's stem, then glided off and filled rapidly, and in fifteen or twent}' minutes had settled to her topsail yards, her flag still flying at her peak and her last guns firing as they disappeared beneath the water. The Merrimac's armor had been heavily slushed and in the pouring rain of shell she seemed to be frying from one end to the other, and the burning grease and sulphur which filled her close quarters was calculated to make an old tar quake for his hereafter which seemed then to be close at hand. The Merrimac moved sluggishly with her keel dragging in the mud. As the smoke settled over and around her, the thousands of spectators on shore supposed she had gone to the bottom. So sure were those on the Congress of it, that they cheered lustily. When a little breeze cleared the smoke away, the Congress saw the fate of the Cumberland 197 and the Merrimac heading for her. She slipped her cable, set sail, and endeavored to escape, but in doing so grounded with her head inshore. The Merrimac tollowed with all speed and took position about two hun- dred and fift}- yards under her stern. The Minnesota, St. Lawrence, and Roanoke were bearing down as rapidl\- as possible and must soon be in the action. The Congress fought as gallantly as a ship could fight under the circumstances. Her stern guns were all soon dismounted, and she was utterly helpless under the fearful raking fire of the Merrimac's broadsides. Being on fire in many places from the Merrimac's hot shot and shell, she relunctantly struck her colors and signaled for assistance. Many of her gallant crew perished in her flames, but most of them escaped ashore or were taken prisoners. Fortunately for the Minnesota, she grounded in the north channel where the Merrimac could not reach her. The St. Lawrence and Roanoke soon took in the situation, deliv- ered their broadsides as they rounded, and escaped back to Fortress Monroe. The Merrimac took position as near as she could get to the Minnesota, fired a few broadsides across the bar, but darkness soon com- pelled her to return to her moorings off Sewell's Point. The burning Congress lighted up the Roads until midnight when her magazine exploded, then the darkness on one side was intensified with gloom and on the other radiant with joy. Such is war! Early the next morning all were astir on the Merrimac and eager to return and finish the Minnesota if our guns could reach her. Owing to the smallness of the Merrimac's ports her guns could only range about one mile. Soon as light enough we discovered what appeared to be a raft alongside the Minnesota. The crew thought she was sending machinery and munitions ashore. As soon as we put our glasses upon her, we recognized what was then called "Ericsson's Batter3'" (of which we had an exact cut and description), better known afterward as the "Monitor." She had been built especially to fight the Merrimac. Had the order of Hon. Secretary Welles been obeyed, she should have been in the Potomac river below Alexandria. However that may be. she was on the "ground" and full of fight, although she had by the merest chance escaped going to the bottom in a topsail breeze off the Delaware Capes. The Merrimac proceeded to attack the Minnesota, lying at the extreme range of her guns. The Monitor opened fire with her eleven-inch guns and advanced to within 500 yards, when she stopped, but continued firing as if to test the effect of our shots. f -""^N.- 198 Being totally- unprepared for figliting an armored vessel, liaving nothing but shells for our guns, we declined to develop the situation. She soon after advanced and attempted to cross our bows. The Merri- mac advanced at full speed and rammed her, but soon discovered that she had struck her with her naked stem causing her (the Merrimac 1 to leak. Her prow was afterward found in the Cumberland. This probably saved the Monitor from the Cumberland's fate. After a fearful combat of five hours, when they were frequentlv only a few yards apart, the Merrimac succeeded in dislodging the Monitor's pilot house and blinding and otherwise disabling her gallant commander who then gave the order to sheer off. The Monitor hauled over the bar where the Merrimac could not pur- sue her, as the Merrimac drew more than twice as much water, 22 '2 feet against loyi feet. The Merrimac had already been hard and fast aground for twenty to thirty minutes trying to reach the Minnesota and did not care to experiment longer with the uncertain middle ground or bar. .'\bout 1:00 o'clock p. m. to all appearances the Monitor had retired from the action, as stated by the gallant commander of the Min- nesota, and the Merrimac returned to Norfolk, as there was nothing above Fortress Monroe within reach of her guns. She immediately went into dock for repairs; her prow had been left in the Cumberland, two of her guns had been shot off, one at the muzzle and the other near the trunnions, her smokestack a sieve, and her armor elbowed and in ridges, besides, she was to be equipped for fighting an armored vessel. Within one month she was ready. Her armor was intact and extended, a wrought-iron steel-pointed prow replaced the lost cast-iron one, two good guns replaced those shot in two, wrought and chilled iron, steel- pointed bolts replaced the shells, boarding parties with sledge hammers and malleable wedges for the Monitor's turret, the cable coiled forward to be taken around the turret and shackled, the most combustible material to be broken through her turret and ventilators and fired, and lastly a gang with a tarpaulin to envelop her upon a cry for quarters. Upon the Merrimac's return to Hampton Roatis on the iith of April, no one on her doubted that she would either leave the Monitor at the bot- tom or bring her back to Norfolk. The Monitor was then lying at the mouth of the Elizabeth river, pulilishing to the world that she was blockading the Merrimac. Unfor- tunately for the Merrimac the army steamer White (flag of truce boat) deserted on the day before (.'Vpril 10) and e.xposed the Merrimac's prep- arations and plans; so when the Monitor saw her coming on the morn- ing of April 1 1 she slipped her cable and hugged the shores at Fortress 199 Monroe. The Meriiniac signaled her tenders, the Jamestown and Raleigh, to go in and cut out a brig and some schooners lying above the Fortress. They did so, took them in tow. and were heartily cheered by the British ship Rinaldo and the French ship Gassendi as they passes in with the prizes The Monitor antl other powerful ships did not inter- fere. The Merrimac remained in the roads the whole da}', and after- ward returned at tre(iuent inter\als, until the evacuation of Norfolk, caused by the advance of McClellan's arm}- upon Richmond via the peninsula. The most daring e.xploit of the Merrimac was on May 8, 1S62. She was on that morning lying at the navy yard preparing to ascend James river in obedience to orders from the department. She had her fires banked until about 1:00 p. m. when a terrific bombardment was heard off Sewell's Point and the shells were seen streaking and exploding over that battery which had been virtually abandoned, only four guns and some deco\s left. The Merrimac's fires were immediately hauled and she hastened to the conflict. Upon rounding Crane\- island the ironclads, Monitor, Naugatuck, and Steven's Battery, were seen close inshore, another line composed of the llnited States steamers Susquehanna, seven- teen guns; Dacotah, six guns; Seminole, five guns, and San Jacinto, twelve guns. Just beyond the attacking squadron, but in plain view, were the flagship Minnesota, forty-eight guns; Cayuga, six guns; James- town, twenty-two guns; St. Lawrence, fifty guns, and the powerful fast steamers Vanderbilt, Baltimore, Illinois, and Arago, especially arranged and equipped for running the INIerrimac down. The Merrimac continued on at full speed and as soon as she got within range of the nearest vessels, in obedience to a signal from the flagship, they all proceeded at full speed beyond Fortress Monroe, the Merrimac continuing the pur- suit until opened on by the forts. When Norfolk was e\-acuated by the Confederates on the iilh of May, 1862, the Merrimac was blown up by her own crew. Having seen the Galena, Monitor, and other vessels pass up James river they hurried to Drewry's Bluff, hoisted their old flag, and upon the appearance of those vessels on the morning of the 15th of Ma)', together w ith the crews of the Confederate States' vessels then in the river, liad four guns on the bluff. The vessels came into action beautifully. The Galena was struck twenty-eight times and penetrated eighteen; the rest fared little better. They hastily retired. The officers and crew of the Merrimac were soon disbanded, as an organization, and formed into nuclei for our \'oimg navv. MAJ GEN L I L(>MA\ DURING THE SIXTIES. L. C t IrX/u^ cKyL. May 2g-]une 2, 1895. Sek Following Page. 20I GENERAL ATTENDANCE. There were many distinguisheil people present who took no active part in the ceremonies, althougli the}' strengthened the party of guests by tlieir character and in numbers. Among them were : MAJ.-GEN. L. L. LOMAX, (>f Virginia. A cavalry officer of distinction who served with the Arm}- of Northern Virginia and who is now engaged in the Confederate war records office at Washington City. The half-tone engraving presenting a correct likeness of this officer and an etching giving his appearance during the sixties, is to be seen on the preceding page, and a skeleton sketch of his life will be found in the following: BIOGRAPHIC. I.unsford Lindsay Lomax was horn in Virginia in 1S35; received early education at Norfolk, Va., and graduated at United States iVIilitary .■Academy, in 1.S56. Commissioned in United States army: — Brevet second lieutenant, Second cavalry. July i, 1S56. second lieutenant First cavalry. September 30. 1S56: first lieutenant. March 21, 1861: resigned commission April 25, 1861. Commissioned in Confederate States armv. — Captain state forces of Virginia: lieutenant-colonel and assistant inspector-general. 1S61-63: colonel Eleventh Virginia ca\alry, February 8, 1S63: brigadier-general P. A. C. S.. July 23, 1S63: major-general P. .\. C. S., .August 10, 1864. COL. J. B. ERWIN, Of South Carolina. Entered the Confederate army in 1861 as aid-de-camp on the staff of •Gen. Robert Toombs. After Gen. Toombs' retirement he volunteered as a private. He was present at the passage of the secession ordinance by South Carolina, and saw the firing of the first gun of the civil war, and surrendered at Appomattox. He has served in both houses of the legislature of South Carolina and is now engaged in the war records •office in Washington, D. C. u^ May 29-June 2, 1895. Skk Following Fa(.k. LIEUT. -COL. WHARTON J. GREKN, of North Carolina. Entered the Confederate army as private and rose to be lieutenant- colonel commanding Second North Carolina liattalion. Captured at Roanoke island, wounded at Little Washington and later wounded and captured at Gettysburg and detained a prisoner of war at Johnson's island until near the close of liostilities. Alember of the XL\'III and XLIX Congresses. LIEUT.-COL. W. F. BEASLEV Of New York, Entered the Confederate service in 1861 ; made lieutenant Company H Forty eighth North Carolina troops, 1862; major Fifth battalion August, 1864; lieutenant-colonel Seventy-first North Carolina regiment, Decem- ber 7, 1864. He is now a Marjland man and claims Baltimore as home, though his business location is as recorded above and he attended the dedication as the accredited representative of the ex-Confederate association of New^ York Cit\'. CAPT. JOHN WATERS DREW, Of Washington. D C. Although a citizen of the District of Columbia, where he is actively engaged in business, he still cherishes the ties given birth and estab- lished by his army life in \'irginia; and his genial disposition, frank and open manner made him a favorite wherever he went, so much so, that all will be glad to read the following sketch: BIOGKAI'HIC. John Waters Drew was born in Washington, D. C, May 3, 1842. Educated at Columbia College, that city- Enlisted in Company F, First Virginia infantry. C S A , .\pril. 1S61: promoted captain of the Twenty-third Virginia cavalry in 1862: engaged in the battles of Manassas, Seven Pines, Coal Harbor, Seven Days' fight around Richmond and through the entire campaigns in the valley of Virginia during 1863-64. Was captured at the battle of Winchester September ig. 1864, and released July. 1865- Since the war he has been successfully engaged in the drug business. SERGT.-MAj. S. A. CUNNINGHAM, DURING THE SIXTIES. SA^^ /wz^-^^^ See Following Pagk. 205 The "press" of the south was repr^'sented througli the presence of the editor and proprietor of the miHtary organ that reaches the veteran soldiery throughout its sunny cHme, thereby insuring the Coiifciieratt- Veteran, the ofScial organ of the "United Confederate Veterans," "United Daughters of the Confederacy" and "Sons of Veterans" in Dixie land a voice in the heralding of the procedures of the great occasion by COL. S. A. CUNNINGHAM. Of Tennessee. Who publishes his periodical in the City of Nashville, having established it there three j'ears ago. He was a bo)' soldier during the war and has spent nian\' of his mature years in journalism, with varying fortunes, all culminating in the great success his "monthly" has justly met with. As a soldier during the civil war, because of his youth, he was the "pet" of the regiment and after the bloody battle of Franklin, where he displayed judgment and courage beyond his years, his valor drew him even nearer to the rank and file of the command. The engraving on the opposite page correctly represents him as he appears at present and tlie etching shows the boy soldier in his "teens." His determined efiort now to keep alive events of historic importance through the medium of his periodical is worthy of the highest commendation, and the following out- line of the man will be found interesting: BIOGK.APHIC. Sumner .Archibald CunninL;li.ini was born in l^edford count}'. Tenn . July 21. 1S43; educated at Richmond College, Tennessee, iS59-()i, and completed education after the war in 1865. Enlisted as private in Company B. Forty-first regiment infantry, Tennessee volun- teers. November 4, iSGi. Engaged in the battle of Fort Donelson. where the entire regiment was captured February 16. 1S62, Imprisoned at Camji Morton, Indianapolis, and exchanged at Vicksburg. September, 1S62. Took part in the following battles: Springdale and Raymond. Miss . siege of Vicks- burg, Port Hudson and Jackson, great battle of Chickamauga and the Johnston-Sherman 100 days' fighting in Georgia, and under Hood in the bloody engagement at Franklin and disasters that followed. Promoted to first sergeant of his company, and serxed much of his time as sergeant-major of the regiment. Engaged in journalism after the war. owned the Chattanooga Daily Thins. iSyo-So and was connected with other daily and weekly papers of Tennessee. Established the CcnfeJetalc Vctcytin in January. 1S1J3. of which he is editor and proprietor. 206 COL. A. J. WEST, yuartermaster GenerHl of Georgia, Was another of the distinguished ex-soldiers present, a captain in the Confederate army during tlie war and was engaged in all of the battles fought by the Western army, except when disabled by the many wounds received. At Perry viile, Ky. , he was very severely wounded and dis- tinguished himself for bravery on that sanguinary field. Since the war his military tendencies and e.\ecutive ability have brought him to the front in the state militia, where he has rendered much valuable service, being at present the supply executive on the gubernatorial staff. He wears the jeweled-scar insignia of his distinguished battle record and enjoys the military bearing so marked in the southern soldier. MAJ. J. L. McCOLLUM, Of Georgia. One of the prominent representatives from the "empire state of the south," was the accomplished superintendent of the Western & Atlantic railroad. He, also, was a Confederate soldier and won laurels at the front and is now a railroad man of that prominent activity which has made the "great battlefield route of Georgia," the popular channel of travel between Chattanooga and Atlanta. He it was who aided so mater- ially in collecting and transporting the many refrigerator carloads of fiowers from the south with which the Confederate monument, Douglas prison interment trenches and the graves of the few Union soldiers buried in Oakwoods cemetery were decorated. MAJ. J. M. COUFER, Of Georgia, Was also of the Georgia party, and is assistant postmaster of Atlanta. He was a distinguished Confederate soldier during the si.xties and came to Chicago to attend the dedication as one of the committee from the central south. COL. W. R. LYMAN, Of Louisiana. This accomplished officer, with a bevy of ladies, represented New Orleans, and was instrumental in securing the carload of flowers that was sent from that city. He is one of the most prominent and influ- ential of the Crescent City's business men, and distinguished himself as a soldier during the war. ^J^^^ 20: COL. T. \V. CAMPBELL, C)t Kentuck^ This gentleman was an officer of the Union army chirini; the sixties and by his mihtary abihty and meritorious conduct reached the grade of heutenant-colonel of vohmteers. He served in various commands and was during a period of 1 1X64-5 provost-marshal at Bowling Green, Ky. , where the author was required to report to him under conditions of his parole; and, notwithstanding the restrictions imposed and some mutual misunderstandings at the time, a fast friendship grew out of the official intercourse and exists between the former captor and captive, so sincere that of all the guests in attendance none were more welcome or more enthusiastically received, and the greatest personal gratification to the writer was the presence of his friend who formerly held him prisoner. After the war Col. Campbell was U. S. assessor of income tax in Ken- tucky, and later connected with the government pension bureau of the state, and is now actively in business in Louisville, Ky. COM. J. E. MONTGOMERY, Of Louisiana. Was one of the attendants possessing a naval record; an original steamboat captain of the western waters, he had constructed under his direction and commanded many of the palatial steamers that graced the Ohio and Mississippi rivers during the fifties, and, therefore, with his extensive constructive and river experience, he easily obtained a prominent place in the Confederate navy, and by merit rose to the position he occupied at the close of the war. COL. J. S. BELKNAP. Of Nfw York. This officer commanded the Eighty-fifth regiment New York vol- unteers, United States arm\-, during a portion of the past hostilities; and so thoroughly did he endorse the fraternizing movement that he attended and took part in the Confederate memorial parade and subseijuent ceremonies. ASSISTANTS AT HE ADOUARTERS. Chas. R. Macloon, as press agent and reportorial assistant, was of the greatest possible service in publishing and promulgating information of various characters, his services and those of the office force at the Palmer House headquarters were invaluable, and to the members of such operative staff the greatest appreciation is hereby expressed. 1 K MAJ.-GEN. E. C. WALTHALL, DURING THE SIXTIES. ^c /f^4^-^ 7 May. 1^95- See Following Pages. 20q GENS. WALTHALL AND JACKSON. Two of the most prominent Confederate generals of the Western army, now living, and who gave countenance to the erection of a Con- federate monument in Chicago are Maj.-Gen. E. C. Walthall, United States senator from Mississippi, and Brig. -Gen. Wm. H. Jackson, the noted proprietor of "Belle Meade Farm" near Nashville, Tenn. These officers distinguished for their military abilit}-, soldierly tact and personal gallantry, were unable to attend tlu- ceremonies at Chicago much to the regret of those wlio were present, for all desired to see and again press the hands of the two men who were most active in cover- ing the retreat of Hood's army, after the disastrous Tennessee campaign and battles about Nashville. The following condensation of historic publications will be found interesting: "On December 20. 1864. Gen. Hood sent to Gen. Walthall a request to call and see him immediately, and as Gen. Walthall approached army headquarters, he met Gen. Hond, mounted, and he (Hood) substantially said: 'Walthall, thin.s^s art- in a bad con- dition I ha\e resohed to reorKanize the rear suard. Forrest says he can't keep the enemy oft of us any longer without a strong infantry support, but says he can do it with the help of j,ooo infantry with you to command them. You can select any troops in the army It is a post of great honor, but one of such great peril that I will not impose it on you unless you are willing to take it, and you had better take troops that can be relietl upon, for you may have to cut your way through to get to ine after the main army gets out. The army must be saved, come what may. and, if necessary, your command must be sacrificed to accomplish it ' Gen. Walthall in reply said. 'General, I have never asked for a hard place for glory, nor a soft place for comfort, but take my chances as they come. Give me the order for the troops, and 1 will do my best,. Being the youngest major-general in the arm\ , 1 believe, my seniors may complain that the place was not offered to them, but that is a matter between you and them;' and Hood said, 'Forrest wants you. and I want you ' Gen, Forrest rode up during the conversation and said: 'Now we will keep them back ' .\nd Hood gave verbal orders for Walthall to take any troops he wanted. Gen. Walthall selected eight brigades, estimated at 3,000 effectives, but really only 1, 600 strong, .'^nd Walthall's infantry division formed of the skeleton brigades, with a condensed division of cavalry under Brig -Gen, Wm. H. Jackson, the whole under com- mand of Lieut, -Gen N, B. Forrest, succeeded in checking the pursuit made by the Union forces, and enabled the army to cross the Tennessee river in comparative safety. Too much praise cannot be given both Gens Walthall and Jackson and their determined commands tor their skill, fortitude and dashing bravery. The following biographic sketches will convey something of the characters of the commanders specially named: AS5?i" BRIG. -GEN. W H. JACKSON, DURING THE SIXTIES. ( 3LcV£Jo^ i_ May, 1895. See Following Pack. 21 I MAJ.-GEN. E. C. WALTHALL, of Mississippi. KIOf.RAI'HIC. Edward Cary Walthall of Cirenad.i, Miss., was born in Richmond, Va . .April 4, 1831: received an academic education and studied law at Holly Springs, Miss Admitted to the bar and commenced the practice of law at Coffeeville, Miss , in 1^52; district attorney 1856-61; resigned in sprinK of 1S61 and entered the Confederate army. Lieutenant. Fifteenth regiment infantry, Mississippi volunteers; lieutenant-colonel of that regiment, April, 1861; colonel, Twenty-ninth regiment infantry, Mississippi volunteers, April 11, 1862; brigadier-general, P. A. C. S., December 13, 1862; major- general, P. A. C. S.. June 6, 1S64; participated in all the battles of the Western army. Practiced law 18(35-85; delegate-at-large to national Democratic convention 1868. 76, 80 and 84; United States senator, by appointment March 12, 1885, and by election January, 1886, for unexpired term; re-elected January, 18S8, and again January, 1892; resigned in January, 1894, on account of ill health; resumed his seat March, 1S95, by virtue of his election in 1892; re-elected and term of service will expire March 3, 1901. BRIG. -GEN. VVM. H. JACKSON, ( )f Tennessee. hk)c;kaphic. William Hicks Jackson was born at Paris, Tenn., October i, 1835, his parents being natives of Virginia; graduated at the United States Military Academy in 1856 Commissioned in the United States army: Brevet second lieutenant, mounted rifles, July i, 1856; second lieutenant, December 30, 1856. Instructor at cavalry school, Carlisle, Pa,, one year, on frontier service i>^~ij-in. and resigned May 16, i86i; serving under Cols. Chas. May and W. W. Loring. Commissioned in Confederate States army: Captain, battery of artillery, Tenn- essee volunteers. May to Noveniber. 1861; colonel. Seventh regiment cavalry, Tenn- essee volunteers, 1862; brigadier-general P. A. C. S., December 29, 1862; division and corps commander and commissioner for parole of troops, at later periods of the war. Promoted for gallantry and effectiveness at battle of Holly Springs, Miss., and recommended for promotion because of his bravery and skill in commanding the cavalry covering Gen. Hoods retreat, etc. Planter after the war; he organized the National Agricultural Congress and, as the outgrowth of its first meeting at Nashville, Tenn., were the organization of all other farmers' associations in the United States. President of National Agricultural Congress of the Farmers' Association of Tenn- essee and of the Bureau of Agriculture for that state. First president of the Safe Deposit, Trust and Banking Company; president of the electric street railroad, and of the gas company, all of Nashville; and chairman of the executive committee of the proposed Tennessee Centennial exposition in 1896. Is the hospitable owner and resides at " Belle Meade," near Nashville. MRS. SARAH BELL WALLER, 1S62-5. 'C-* If' MRS. S.A.R.\H BELL WALLER, Died. 'December 13, 1S83. Ske Following Page. THE GOOD SAMARITANS OF CAMP DOUGLAS PRISON. The ladies, now deceased and tlius specially referred to, were most acti\e in the relief of the distressed prisoners confined in Camp Douglas; and the following accounts of their philanthropic and Christian actions enrich the history of the noble deeds of women. MRS. SAR.\H BELL W.'\LLEK. Miss Sarah Bell Langhorne. daughter nf John T and Eliza B Langhorne. was Ijorn November 17, 1S21, in Maysville, Ky.. her father being a Virginian, and descendant of Sir William Langhorne, the first earl of Gainsborough, Hampstead Heath, near London, England, and her mother the daughter of Col. Devall Payne of Kentucky, a great-uncle of Gen. Robert E. Lee, and the great-grandson of Sir John Payne of Wales. Miss Langhorne received an excellent education and an early religious training, and on May 3, 1837, married Henry Waller, Esq, Mr. Waller practiced law in Maysville, and resided there and in Mason county, Ky., until November, i860, when he moved his family to Chicago, and dwelt on Ashland avenue over twenty years. Mrs. Waller was noted for her fine social qualities, mental attainments, kindness of heart and determined character, which attractions won for her admiring associates in whatever circle she moved. An eminently handsome woman, intelligent, graceful and dignified she possessed great resolution and a high sense of justice, and, withal, an energetic diplomacy that generally enabled her to succeed in whatever she undertook During the civil war of 1861-65 Mrs. Waller was the most untiring, persevering and efficient friend of the Confederate soldiers confined as prisoners of war in Camp Douglas, which prison stockade, from the beginning to the close of the war, she visited every few days with clothing for the ragged veterans, and delicacies and hospital stores for the sick. Her work was accomplished with system, in a thoroughly honorable and business way under permission from the commanding officer of the prison. Many thousands of thinly clothed prisoners of war were brought to Camp Douglas in mid-winter, and coming from a warm climate and being totally unprepared for the extreme rigor of the inclement weather on the shore of Lake Michigan, thousands contracted pneumonia from exposure, and, the disease becoming epidemic, hundreds died. Mrs. W.iller .ind her assistants, among them notably, Mrs, Mary B. Morris, of Chicago, enlisting in the good work friends in Kentucky, Maryland and New York, obtained generous donations which enabled them to comfortably clothe most of the destitute prisoners, not with uniformity, but by utilizing every possible article of clothing donated from afar, or that might and could be purchased. Yet to shoe the ten to twenty thousand prisoners was a seeming impossibility. However, this good Samaritan woman was equal to the emergency, and finding among the southern prisoners a score or more shoemakers willing to work, she, with the consent of and in special quarters supplied by the prison commandant, opened a large m K Q O (/) J < 3 Q w o c/) w w H O g O u w Q d o u!si(/^ furnishing of prisoners with clothing other than of "butternut color." Mrs. Waller secured a sample of butternut colored jeans and a piece of blue kersey, experimented with success, and finally discovered that the blue cloth could be dyed so as to produce a fairly good butternut color. At first 300 pairs of condemned Federal blue pantaloons were purchased, and, through the dying process, they were converted into regulation butternut garments. This problem was solved, and by furnishing the needy with portions of raiment at a time, she finally obtained reasonably comfortable clothing for the destitute. The prisoners from Arkansas Poit. Fort Donelson, Island No. 10. Shiloh. and from most of the battlefields in Kentucky, Tennessee and Mississippi, who were con- fined in Camp Douglas, will undoubtedly ever remember Mrs, Waller and her lady assistants with sincerest gratitude and affection When it is remembered that the (."hicago surroundings at that time were among the bitterest in the north, and that Mrs Waller was handicapped by arbitrary rules and restrictions from the war office in Washington, the great perseverance, determination and bravery of this whole souled, noblewoman in the untiring energy of her humane purpose (faithfully discharged through four long years), is deserving of memorial mention here, the monumental tablet being written on the hearts of thousands of sufferers made glad by her ministrations, a noble heritage to philanthropic charity and true Christian love. MRS. MARY B. MORRIS. Mrs. Mary B. Morris was the daughter of Col. Blackburn of Woodford county. Ky., and sister of Gov. Luke P. Blackburn and the present Senator Jos. C. S. Blackburn of that state. She was the accomplished wife of Judge Buckner S. Morris, and resided in Chicago previous to and during the war between the states. She was a most charming and noble woman, with a heart that was filled with love and charity. Little wonder then when she saw the pitiable condition of the Confederate prisoners of war, many of whom were related to her by the ties of consanguinity, all by the ties of friendship, that she should take a deep interest in their welfare, and do all in her power to relieve their wants, and add to their comfort. This she did with a gen- erous and lavish hand, visiting Camp Douglas daily, bringing with her clothing, hats and shoes, and distributing them among the prisoners all of whom were in sore need. of them. She continued these visits until the gates of the prison were closed against her, and all others She will always be held in grateful remembrance by the men who were prisoners of war at Camp Douglas, who survive their great benefactress. I '^fr^^ot^^v::!^^ MAI.-GEN. LEWIS B. PARSONS. DURING THE SIXTIES. v*f lyf-irr-^ Mav. i«y5 See Following Page. 21' P R ( ) M I N E N T P E R S O N S WHO HAVE COUNTENANCED THE MONUMENTING OF DECEASED CONFEDERATES AS HISTORIC PARTS OF AMERICAN SOLDIERY. Endorsement by one of the most important Union officers: MAj.-GEN. LEWIS B. PARSONS, of Illinois Chief of Kail and Ki\er Transportation U- S A . during the civil war Many letters were written to Gen. Underwood by Gen. Parsons direct, but the following, transmittin.t;' a donation to the monument fund through Gen. John C. Black, is so full of noble sentiments that it is reproduced here for the edification of all who may have the pleasure of reading it: Geii. John C. Bln.k : Mv Dear Genekai- — 1 am glad to see a monument is being erected in cosmopolitan Chicago in memory of the Confederate dead, for which I enclose a small contribution (a check for $10.00 is referred toj. Brave men ever respect bravery in friend or foe, and all the more when accompanied with great sacrifices and suffering for a cause believed to be just, though history may render a different verdict, .-ynd, surely, rarely have men been more daring, or periled more, or suffered more, or gi\'en stronger evidence of acting from conviction than did those who wore the gray. Again, as we desire a perfect restored Union — a Union based on hearts, as well as on laws, and more than on conquest, every motive of interest as well as of kindred prompts to fraternal action. To err is human, to forgive is divine. I hope that the time is not far distant when on a common commemoration day the blue and the gray may join in placing flowers on the graves of their fallen brothers. Does truest loyalty forbid the tribute of a flower — aye. of a tearr* Does an Englishman in reading of the daring deeds of the War of the Roses pause before applauding to consider on which side they occurred' Twin monuments throughout our land will in ages to come be but tributes to heroic deeds of men of a common origin, brothers of a gallant race; evidences, too. that from conflicts past has arisen a stronger nationality, a higher and better civilization, based on what alone can he enduring — charity — a common brotherhood, the foundation of an enlightened Christianity, challenging the respect and admiration of mankind. As always. Very truly yours, LEWIS B. PARSONS. BIOGRAPHIC. Lewis Baldwin Parsons was born in Genessee county, N Y., .April 5. 1S18. He received a collegiate education and was graduated "A. B. " by Yale in 1S40, with ".A. M." conferred in 1843, and "LL. B." by Harvard in 1S44 May 29-31. iSgj. See F0LL0WIN1-. P»c.Ks, 2 19 City attornev of Alton, 111. iS46-4S. Attorney and president ()hio\ Mississippi railroad, 1854-61 and 1S77-7S. Commissioned in the United States army: Captain of volunteers. October ji. iSGi: colonel and A. D. C. to Maj.-Gen. Halleck. April 4. 1862: brigadier-general. May 11, 1S65. by autographic order ot President I.incoln, for special services rendered; brevet- major-general, April 30. 1 866 He had charge ot rail and river transportation of the .\rmies of tlie United States; and his successful movement of large bodies was pronounced by Secretary ol War Stanton, "without a parallel " Member of G- A. R and companion of Lo),il Legion. His whole character is broad, liberal and elevated INTERESTING INCIDENTS. Some ten years after the final interment of the Camp Douglas prison Confederate dead in the government plot of Oakwoods cemetery, Chicago, a thicket of saplings and sprouts had grown so entirel)' over the three acres as to hide the mounds of the grave-trenches and make a forest-wild nook in the limits of that silent city of the dead. On the 30ih of May, 1S76, Decoration Day, Whittier Post, No. 10, G. A. R. of Chicago, Capt. Charles R. E. Koch, commanding, and Milliard Post, No. 34, G. A. R. of Englewood, Capt. J. T. Foster, command- ing, joined in decorating the graves of Union soldiers buried in Oak- woods, and, after such ceremonies were completed, the united bodies of Grand Army veterans under the command of Capt. Koch (senior officer), marched to the ■■Confederate thicket" and, trampling the under- brush, pushed through the rank growths of young trees, briars and weeds and strewed northern flowers over the .graves of the southern soldiers there buried; antl Comrade DeWolff of Hilliard Post offered a short and appropriate sentiment, setting forth the spirit in which such visitation was made. This was the first reco.gnition of the Confederate dead in Chicago, and all praise is due Capt. (now colonel) Koch and his associates for the conception and execution of such humane movement. The following incidents are relateil and illustrate the character of : COL. CHAS. R. E. KOCH, of Cliicago. When Gen. John B. Gordon visited Chicago in iSgi, the First regiment infantry. I. N. G.. Col. Chas. R. E. Koch commanding, served as special escort to the dis- tinguished southerner; and the colonel in his liberality of feeling, directed the regi- mental band master to arrange a march in which "Dixie" and "Yankee Doodle" should be blended, as a musical tender of the "h.ind-shake over the bloody chasm." The 2 20 harmonic eftusion was thoroughly appreciated by every one who beard it, for all recog- nized in it an emphasis and refrain of Gen. Grant's dictum: "Let us have peace." Capt. John Geo. Ryan, Confederate States cavalry, was a prisoner of war on parole in July, 1865, and was making arrangements at Memphis, to go into the newspaper busi- ness at Pine Bluff, Ark., when on the 22d of that month he was arrested, placed in con- finement and taken to the old Capitol prison, Washington, D. C, under the accusation of being the missing John H. Surratt, one of J, Wilkes Booth's co-conspirators in the assas- sination of President Lincoln. In September 1865 a number of prisoners were turned over to Capt. C. R. E. Koch provost marshal of the western district of Mississippi at 'Vicksburg, and one of them, of slender build and fragile look, was handcuffed and wore a ball and chain fastened to his ankles. This unusual weight of iron caused the provost marshal to conclude that the party must be a great criminal, but on looking over the roll of prisoners he learned that there was no charge whatever entered up against this man. Having no right to hold anyone without an accusation, he at once reported the case to Gen. H. W. Slocura, then com- manding the Department of Mississippi, who directed that the prisoner be held pending an inquiry from the war department at Washington, whence he came. Capt. Koch thoroughly believing the prisoner's story, that he was not the missing Surratt, which he took pains to substantiate through his detective force, ordered the iron fetters removed at once and gave him as good quarters as historic jail No. i afforded, and as time progressed placed Capt. Ryan under parole and allowed him to- spend the afternoons out of jail, on condition that he would return at sundown to be locked up. It was not till some time in November that instructions came from Washington ordering that J. G. Ryan "be released from military custody and be suffered to resume the status of an ordinary prisoner of war under parole." This order w'as promptly executed by the provost marshal, but as the "mysterious prisoner" represented that he was without means to proceed to Memphis and resume his business prospects that had been so suddenly cut off in July by United States officers, the provost marshal informed him that as the United States had captured him at Memphis he would receive trans- portation and subsistence to that place To procure this he (the provost marshal) reported the details of the case to Gen. Osterhaus, the district commander, and asked that, as an act of simple justice, the quartermaster department be ordered to furnish the necessary transportation. This was flatly refused, the general stating that the government was not then "furnishing transportation to rebels." Capt. Koch consequently interceded with the managment of the theater for a benefit of his quondam prisoner, which resulted in quite a liberal purse being presented to Capt, Ryan to enable him to return to his former base of operation. It is needless to say the provost marshal and his friends assisted in the financial success of the benefit performance. The district commander shortly after recommended every officer serving on his staff for brevet rank promotion except the provost marshal, thereby disregarding nearly four years of loyal service in the cause of the Union, with several special commendations for merit, because of his "unwarranted sympathy for a rebel,' and the captain naturally asks, was that justice^ Such are the prejudices in times of war, of patriotic, good, able, and, under ordinary circumstances, generous men, that bitterness is not always quickly obliterated. Capt. Ryan, years after, settled in Chicago, the home of Capt Koch, and he never permitted an opportunity to escape him to refer to the courtesies and kindness received in 1865, and his constant expressions of gratitude have always been a rich recompense for the loss of the brevet commission, to the former provost marshal. 22 I HIOGKAPHIC, Charles K. E. Koch was born in I'olish Prussia, April 24. 1844. whence his j^arents emigrated and settled in Wisconsin while he was very young; received a common school education, and went to Chicago alone, in 1859; and studied dentistry in 1860-61. At the outbreak of the civil war he enlisted as a private in Company G, Seventy-second Illinois volunteer infantry (Chicago's first Board of Trade regiment) August, 1862: was promoted corporal, sergeant and first sergeant of his company. Commissioned captain Forty-ninth United States colored infantry, November 5, 1863; was detached and acted as aid to Gen. Lorenzo Thomas, adjutant-general United States army, until January, 1864. Provost marshal of Yazoo City, Miss., May, 1865; promoted provost marshal of the western district of Mississippi, with headquarters at Vicksburg, August, 1865, which position he held until honorabl\' mustered out of the service March 23, 1866. Returning to Chicago, he resumed his studies, and eventually entered the practice of dentistry. He was one of the organizers and the first presiding officer of the Union Veteran club, in January 1877. and was chosen captain of a volunteer company of Union and Confederate veterans recruited to protect Chicago at the time of the riots that year. Connected with the Illinois National Guard: — Private First infantry, August, 1877; captain, October, 1877; major. April, 1886: lieutenant-colonel. February, 1888; colonel, April, iS8g — November, 1893. Member Illinois State Board of Dental Examiners, September, 1886; became secretary and afterward president of the board; the president National Association of State Boards of Dental Examiners, in i8go, and was honored by the dental department of Washington University, St. Louis, Mo , with degree of D. D. S., in i88g. Member of G. H. Thomas Post No. 5, G. A. R. ; has been post commander, inspector-general and adjutant-general of the Department of Illinois, G. A. R.; is an associate member of the Military Service Association of the United States and member of the military order of the Loyal Legion, and the Society of the Army of the Tennessee. HON. JOHN T. MORGAN, United States Senator from Alabama. Washington, D. C , Mav 8, 1S95, Gen. John C Underwood. Chtcr^o, III. : My Dear General — I would esteem it a duty, as well as a high privilege, to be present at the dedication of the monument in Chicago to the Confederate soldiers who sleep in Oakwoods cemetery, if I could make my circumstances bend to my wishes. Where they grasped the hand of death in proof of their devotion to their ciuse, is a fitting place for a memorial of their heroism Those who love the highest examples of human sacrifice, when made in obedience to heartfelt convictions, will feel honored by the presence of this monument in their midst. It is to a nol)]e enemy that tile true soldier loves to do honor To the heroic friend who has died in a cause that we espoused, we add the tribute of aftection In the expression of both sentiments toward the dead, we celebrate our own estimate of the virtues that cause men even to die for uh.it they believe to be their rights and tributes. I cannot be present to unite with \ou in this expression of your admiration and love of the Confederate dead at Chicago, hut my most earnest sympathies will be yours. Sincerely yours, JOHN T MORGAN. ■ '^ Commander-in-Chief. G. A R . 1S95. See Following Page. ENDORSEMENT BY THE HIGHEST G. A. R. OFFICIAL, GEN. THOMAS G. LAWLEK. f: y i\^^\l . t . \Wcl tv ^0-rk ll)^m/W - 'LA^X^l//^ May 29-31, 1895. Sek For.i. owing Page. 1^ '^. .— •", 22 = PKOMIXENT PERSONAGES WHO I ON'TKIlU'TEl) Til THE C O N F E D v. R A T H .\ 1 O N U A I b: X T F U N D AND OTHERWISE GAVE MATERIAL AH) TO THE MOVEMENT, A. o. slaugiiti:r. of Chicago Aiiioni; the wealtln' .nentlenien of Cliicago who contributed most liberally toward the erection of the monument over the remains of the southern soldiers buried in Oakwoods cemetery, is Mr. Slaughter, whose excellenth- engraved portrait appears on the previous page. lie in the beginning donated a very large amount, in fact, the greatest outlay of nicnev given to the purpose, by anv one individual, for which he is hereby tendered grateful thanks liv the author, and will ever i)e appreci- atively and affectionately remembered by the southern people. The following will give, in svnopsis, outlines of his life: BIOGR.vrHlC. Arthur Or\ ilk- Slaughter was l)urn in Scott county, Ky., .\u,t;iist 31. 1,^41. His parents immigrated to Kentucky from Orange and Culpepper counties, Va., and when he was four years old they moved to Lafayette county, Mo. He received his principal education at the University of Missouri. He espoused the cause of the south at the beginning of the civil war, and served under Gen. Sterling Price, in the Missouri state guards. Having lost his interest in much property through the emancipation of his father's slaves by the government, he at the close of the war went to Chicago and engaged in the banking business, which he has continuously and successfully conducted ever since. He is a cultivated, enterprising and whole-souled citizen, alive to the interests of the great city, his adopted home, and ever recollecting and cherishing the land and people of his youth. PHILIP D. ARMOUR. Of Chicago. Is another, among the most prominent, who gave early and liberally to the erection of a shaft over the Confederate dead in Chicago, having contributed t(.) that tjranite testimonial in Oakwoods in the unos- tentatious direct manner, that characteristically stamps all of his philanthropies. To him, as to the others, the sincerest thanks are hereb\' tendered. May. 1S95. See Following Page. 227 POTTER PALMER. of Chicago. Another of Chicago's Hberal citizens is Mr. Palmer, and the photo- engraving on the preceding page is a superb likeness of him. He it was who, at the very commencement of the monument movement, subscribed liberally to the proposed memorial as a contribution from his wife and himself; and later, when the plans for dedicating the monument were being perfected, and he in Europe, it was through his special courtesy, flashed over the trans-Atlantic cable, that the manager of the Palmer House extended an invitation to entertain all the Confederate and Federal guests on the occasion of the dedication of the Confederate monument in Chicago; and such hospitable service was rendered, and for which fullest thanks are thus publicly extended to him. He is a pronounced, determined man, broad in thought and generous by action, and withal, one of the most perfect types of Chicago's thorough business men; and the following concise sketch embraces the salient points of his character. BIOGR.VPHIC. Potter Palmer's career during his many years' residence in Chicago has been not unlike that of the city itself. He came of English family, his ancestors being among the first settlers of New England. About the beginning of the present century his grandparents moved to New York. Potter Palmer was born on a farm on the west bank of the Hudson. Up to the time he was i8 years old he attended school, and at that age he entered a country store and bank in Durham County. N Y .A few years afierward, having managed to accumu- late a little money, he went into business for himself. He soon turned his eyes toward the w^est and with a rare foresight saw that Chicago, then little more than a big \'illage, was to become a great metropolis. Immigrating to that city he embarked in commerce by starting a dry goods store on Lake street forty years ago; he soon built up a business which had the largest trade enjoyed by any house, not in Chicago alone, but of the entire west; and, after thirteen years of rem.irkable success, disposed of his interests to Field & Leiter. In 1865, although not yet 40 years old, he retired from active business but continued to operate largely in real estate. 'When the fire of 1871 wiped out the business portion of the city Mr. Palmer is estimated to have lost $2,000,000. but in a short time he com- menced the work by which his name is best known to Chicagoans. He is a true, public-spirited citizen and has taken a great interest in the welfare of Chicago: is probably as well known as any man in the city, and his successful busi- ness record is one of the most remarkable in the west. May ^6-31. 1895. See Following Page. 229 H. N. HIGINBOTHAM, Of rhicayn Among the first to give a helping liand toward tlie erection of the Confederate monument was Mr. Higinbotham, through a liberal sub- scription to the construction fund thereof. Besides the material aid thus rendered, he has constantly counten- anced and every wav endorsed the harmonizing movement looking to the bringing about of friendliest relations between the northern and southern sections, and, as a special instance of his efforts in that direction, is cited the dove presentation scene in St. Paul's 1 'niversalist church, the Sunday before Decoration Day, May 30, 1895, and with the view of presenting the facts thereof, the following letter is published: Jolin C UnJi>iV(h'i/, Esi]., Chinii^o: Mv Dear Sir — Replying to your request for a statement of the meeting between the Grand Army Post and the organization of Confederate soldiers that took place in St. Paul's Universalist church the Sunday prior to May 30th, iiSg5, I beg to say that the occasion was one of very great pleasure to the congregation and the two organiza- tions. At the conclusion of the ceremonies the pastor, Rev. A, J. Canfield. requested the audience to remain seated until the two organizations had filed out of the church, stating as a reason that it would avoid considerable confusion .\t the close of his remarks, and being seated immediately adjoining the two organizations, I stated that, at the risk of tlie confusion. I wtiuld like very much to ha\e the two bodies remain in the church in order that they might meet each other personally and some of the members of the congregation as well. My request was granted, and met with the hearty ?-pproval of all present. The mingling of the two bodies with the congregation and with each other was a memorable occasion and very much enjoyed by all parties. Comrade Sanford of the G. A. K. Post, took occasion to present a beautiful white dove to the commander of the ex-Confederate Association, Col. Stewart, The presenta- tion and the reply were both felicitous, and I am sure the occasion was one long to be remembered by the members of both organizations, and augmented the kindly feeling that already existed. Regretting that I am unable to give you a better statement of the facts, and trusting that from this statement you will be able to make such reference to the occasion as will be satisfactory to yourself, I am, with respect. Verv truly yours, H, N, HIGINBOTHAM. BIOGRAPHIC. Harlow N. Higinbotham was born on a farm near Joliet. Ill , October to, 1S38; educated in the common schools of Illinois He enlisted as a private in the Chicago Mercantile Battery of Illinois volunteers, U. S. A., August. 1862, but, on account of his peculiar fitness, was almost immediately transferred to the quartermaster's department, and served his entire enlistment as chief clerk to the ranking quartermaster in different divisions of the army, where his expert services were most in demand; and was mustered out of the army in December, 1864. Returning to Chicago he engaged in commerce, and for thirty-five years has been connected with the mercantile establishment of Marshall Field & Co. and its predecessors. A director and president of the World's Columbian exposition. May 29-31, 1S95. See Following Pace. f£^\ LYMAX I. GAGE, of Cliicaeo. Assistance in the i;eneral movement was rendered by many, and anion,!; the liberal and patriotic hearts that beat responsive to the call was that of Mr. Gase, who ever gave encouragement and by his aliility. tact and sound judgment materially aided in the successful completion of the author's arduous task, self imposed. The prominent features of his character are encompassed within the biographic notes appended, and are no less true than the perfect likeness to the man that the engraved art work on the foregoing page portrays. moGRAPHlC. Lyman Judson Gage was born in the village of De Ruyter, N. Y., June 2S. 1.S36. Received early education through four years' tuition in an academy and, at 15 years of age, obtained a clerkship in the post-office at Rome, N Y., and soon after was detailed as mail route agent on the Rome and Watertown railroad. When 18 years old he became a junior clerk in a bank, on a very limited salary, and, through eighteen months' close attention to various routine duties, obtained an insight into the banking business. He immigrated west and arrived in Chicago, October 3, 1855, 19 years old. without friends or means. He obtained a clerkship in the lumber business with varied duties of keeping books and handling lumber, which position he retained three years and finally, in August, 1858, became bookkeeper in the Merchants' Savings Loan and Trust Company; the next year he was advanced to the position of cashier, which place he filled nearly seven years and obtained great financial experience He was invited to and accepted the cashiership of the First National Bank in 1867; and. in May, iSSj, was made its vice-president and practically directed the policy and managed the bank He was elected president of the bank in January, iSoi, which position he still holds, devoting his time and energies to the active management of the bank with which he has been connected for more than a quart^'r of a century The great banking ability he has displayed, gives him first rank as an eminent financier; and was fully recognized by the profession, through his election as president of th:? American Bankers' .Association in 1882 and re-election for two successive terms He is thoroughly imbued with the interests of Chicago and is always active in the city s advancement. .As first president of the World's Columbian exposition he infused great vitality in that magnificent enter- prise, and was forced to relinquish th.- presidency in consequence of increasing brmk duties, but remained a director on its lioard to the successful close and was the main organizing and stimulating power that opened the purses and treasuries of Chicago. .As president of the Commercial club and director and treasurer of the Art Institute, etc., he has maintained his high standing, and is both popular and influential in the widest scope, from the top to bottom of the great city's vast population, being regarded as a broad, liberal, conscientiously just man. elevated and urbane May j6-ji. i8()5. Skk Following Pack. '£r*'-«r- CHAS. B. FAKWELL, (Jl Cliicaso, One of the \vi_'ll-kno\vn men of Chicai;o, who beheves in the ahsohite renniting of tlie sections to the formation of a perfect!)- harmonized Nation, in conversation with the author, in substance said: "If I could have my way, I would destroy all monuments commemorating inter- necine strife and entirely obliterate every evidence of the fact that there had been a civil, sectional war in the country, that the descendants of both northerner and southerner might as far as possible forget that the blood of their forefathers had e\er been spilled in fratricidal battles." And in response to a letter requesting a written communication corrob- orating his verbal statement, made prior to the dedicatory services here- inbefore described, he lias written the following: John C. Viidaw.vd, Esq.. Cliu.i:;,i: De.\r Sir — I have yours in which you ask me to write my views, which I expressed to you on a former occasion, in rej^ard to tlie l.ale civil war. In a word, I think that the evidences of that war and its recollections on both sides should be put far behind us and as s|ieeilily forgotten as possible I might add to this, but what 1 think is all included in the above sentence Yours veiy truly, C. B, FAKWELL. In his expression of good feeling toward the south, he goes some- what further than many of his associates, and evinces a broadness of character that woidd so bury the unpleasant past as to combine all elements within a swelling tide of completest union, without marks or invidious distinctions of any character, about which to discuss in unprofitable debate. Such is the man! See on the preceding page the broai.l and bemvolent features of his Welisterian face, a follows: moGR.XPHIC read the outline of his life as Charles B. Farwell was born in Steuben count\. N. Y. July i, 182J. Received early education at Elmira .-\cademy. New York Immigrated to Illinois when 15 years old and moved to Chicago in 1S44, County clerk of Cook county from 1S53-61. Elected to Congress in 1870. Re-elected to Congress in 1S72, '74 and '80, in all four terms, and declined further election, h-lected United States senator January 19, 18S7, to fill vacancy caused by death of Senator Logan. Engaged in wholesale mercantile business in Chicago sinci:' Januarv, 1.S65. May 29-31, 1895. ScK I-OLLOWING Page. -o3 WASHINCrrON HESING, i 'nstniasi(.T of Chicaf^o. Among the gentlemen of Chicago wlio gave countenance to the move- ment looking to the dedication of the monument erected over the Con- federate soldiers buried in Oakwoods cemetery, and who subsei]uently gave assistance and aitl thereto, was Mr. Hesing, and because of his being the most prominent government official of the city, the support thus early rendered was of great value. He has ever been active in everything pertaining to harmonizing the formerly opposing elements of the country, and with the broad ideas that he has always advanced for the betterment of all sections of the Nation, much good has been done toward reuniting the people. In consequence of his long editorial and managing charge of the S/aa/s Zcitiiiig, and later as the government ofticial in charge of the city's mails, he is one of the most prominent, best known and influential jier- sonages of Chicago. The sincerest thanks are hereby extended to him for his acts in the premises; and believing that a sketch will be interest- ing, attention is invited to the following: BIOGRAPHIC. Washington Hesing was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, May 14. 1845. and his parents moved to Chicago in 1S54. Receiveil early education at Kinzie school. Chicago: then •went to Europe and attended school at Osnabrueck, Hanover; in 18111 he attended the old University of Chicago, thence he went to St Mary's of the Lake, where he studied two years and entering Yale University in iSijii. graduated with honors in 1S70 and returned to Chicago. Attended lectures two years at Berlin and Heidelberg, Germany, on international law, political economy, history, literature and general subjects pertain- ing to journalism. Became a member of the editorial staff of the Slants Zciluiig, Chi- cago, in 1S71, and by ability and journalistic capacity arose to the position of managing editor, which he still holds. In 1S71 he became a member of the board of education, rearranged and established the method of German studies in all the schools of Chicago. President of the county board of education in iS.So; postmaster of Chicago 1894 — . Among the many other stanch advocates of the movement and liberal contributors to the monument fund are Messrs. Cyrus H. McCor- mick, who started early a subscription paper with around donation, which was supplemented by donations from C. F. Gtmther, G. H. Wheeler for the Chicago City railway, W. A. Alexander and many others, the roster thereof with a statement of the amounts of their respective contribtitions IS given in full detail in the account of receipts and disbursements pub- lished in the addendum, and the fidlest meed of thanks is extended to all. for such material aid and other appreciated services. h^. &. June i. 1895 See Opposite Pai;e. 'J/ COMPLIMKNTARV TRANSPORTATION OH GUESTS FROM ALL I'AKTS ()!• THK COUNTRV. GUN CARRLVGES ANH MANY CARLOADS OF FLOWERS FROM THE SOUTH \'ALUABLE ASSISTANCE RENDERED. In oriler to dedicate the ir.oniiniL-nt to the Confederate di-'ad at Chi- cago with national ctlal. it was reijuisite to so formulate pL'ins as to insure the attendance upon the occasion of renowned southern and northern generals and other distinguished personages: and to do that successfully, it was necessary to obtain assistance from long lines of transportation, including special car privileges, and complimentary hotel service in the great citv wherein the memorial shaft stood erecteti. Such needs seemed to have been realized h\ many individuals and corporations having power to render most appreciative services, of which special mention is hereinafter consecutively made. The first material courtes\' was received from the Cleveland. Cincin- nati, Chicago lV- St. Louis ("Big Four") railway, through tin.' proper ■ofiicers under instructions from its president: M. E. INGALLS, Of ("incinnati In the use of freight trains to transport gun carriages for the cannon comprising the held battery appropriated b\' the government, and by a further proffer to haul refrigerator cars of tiowers donated by the south, with wliich to ornament tile burial grounds. Such services were rendered and afterward supi)lemented by President Ingalls' order to transport the special cars, containing the dedicatory party between the Cities of Chicago and Cincinnati, and, in fact, to furnish every character of courtesy to the guests from the various sections of the country. How the complimentary service was performed was assured by the magnificent appointments of the line e.xtending the favor: which, through its safety, comfort and speed, wheeled the distinguished party between two of its terminal cities, during a night of great pleasure, and the impressions made by the many hospitable receptions were such, that the waters of Lake Michigan and the beautiful Ohio river, the fertile plains of Illinois and picturesn. in its issue of December 22, iSg5, may be appropriately quoted in tliis connection. ] "Such wonderful development as all this indicates can better be imdcrstood bv knowing something of the personalit)' of the man who first conceived the idea, and who. bv skill, patience, close attention to details, untiring industry and a rugged character, from humble beginnings, has achieved one of the marvelous successes of the century All these characteristics and many others become apparent from a close study of Mr Pullman's strongly marked face Slow to adopt a policy, he is slower yet in abandoning it Progressive, almost to a fault, he is conservative in his methods and never changes his policv except after the most mature tleliberation "It is only by knowing something of the characteristics of this remark.ible m;ui that we can understand how, ifuring the luemiuable strike at Pullman in iSo.j. whiih involved the greater portion of all the r;iilroads in the country, he maintained his posi- tion and settled the broad principle thai the owners of a business are the men to shape its policy, and not professional agitators, whose onh real labor consists in fomenting trouble. Had a weaker course been pnrsiu-d by the compan\' many cjuestions th;it .ire now settled forever, most important among which is the supremacy of n.itional l.iw would have still remained subject to the assaults of self-created and irresponsilile leaders The company, which had made sacrifices in order to keep its shops running at a time when industry in general was paraly/ed, found itself confronted with a demanil to deal with outside parties who hail no relation toils Ijusiness and very pmiierly refused to allow outside interference with its affairs The immediate sequence was one ot the greatest conflicts between the forces of disorder and the strong arm of the law that has occurred during recent years. The result is history. The highest courts of the country ha\e passed upon the supremacy of the law and its guardianship of property rights, and ' {/P oAA-^-^:^ (l/fSo-^yt/c<^^ Sbf. Page 24S. June 1 , 1SQ5, 247 lasting benefits have been acliieved, not alone for the town of Pullman, with its hive ot busy and contented workers, but for the country at large, workingmen as well as employers." OTHER TRANSPORTATION COMPANIICS. i In addition tu the railroads specially mentioned because of the magnitude of the service they rendered, other lines furnisln-d transporta- tion in advantageous degrees owing to their locations and the possibili- ties of using their systems successfully, viz: The "Cincinnati Southern railway" rendered valuabk- assistance in the transportation of gun carriages, refrigerator cars of llowers and in passenger courtesies. The "Chicago & Eastern Illinois," -T^ouisville & Nash\ille." "Nash- ville, Chattanooga & St. Louis" and "Western & Atlantic" railroads, the "Southern Railway" and the "Central Railroad of Georgia," all contributed toward the transportation of the cars of flowers and in passenger favors. "The Louisville, New Albany \' Chicago;" "Atlanta i.S; West Point" and "Missouri, Kansas & Te.xas" railroads extended every favor in their power and supplied complimentary transportation whenever it was needed. The "Chicago cV Northwestern" railway proffered to transport troops from Fort Sheridan, but the service was not required; however, the courtesy remained and was appreciated the same as if it had been rendered. The "Adams Express Company" transported the monumental tablet and many packages free, and was otherwise very attentive so as to pre- vent the loss of flowers through delays, etc. To each and every one of them, the fullest meed of thanks is hereby publicly expressed. THE SOUTHERN GRANITE COMPANY. In the movement toward erecting the monument, \ery great assist- ance was received early from the Southern Granite Company, because of the friendly acquaintance of the author with the officers thereof and the proximity of its headquarters to his residence city. The company was organized in 1KS6 in Cincinnati, with George Moerlein, one of the wealthiest and most generous business men of that city as president, and J. A. Eberhardt. general manager; consequently, it was natural that it should make a close figure on the construction of the work, which was 24S (lone in compLtitiuu tln-refor, and the largest donation to tilt- monument fund was from the said company. President iMoerlein died in August, iSgi, and the company was reor- ganized with his widow, Mrs. Caroline Moerlein, as president and Maj. J. A. Eberhardt. vice-president and general manager; and this new organization was also most liberal in accepting a large payment, in the face value of drafts on sundry subscribers to the monument fund, without recourse on the payer. For the original most liberal donation and the after material assistance, through accepting uncollected subscriptions, the sincerest thanks are tendered. MRS. CAROLINE MOERLEIN, ( )f ('incinnati B10GR.\PHIC Caroline Werner was Viorn in (Cincinnati, ()hiri. Julv 21. iSho, recei\efl a good education and married George Moerlein the \vealth_v brewer. She is a most public spirited and charitable woman, possessing great executive and business ability and is thoroughly patriotic to her native city. She was appointed by Gov. McKinley one of the lady commissioners from Ohio to the Atlanta exposition in 1S95. The stale having made no appropriation for expenses, her co-appointees declined to serve; and Mrs. Moerlein alone, at private cost of several thousand dollars, fitted up a room in the Women's building which she named "the Cincinnati room. " collected art works produced only by women of Cincinnati, such as paintings, statuary, pottery, etchings, china paintings, needlework, etc , etc The room was honored by ten medals and diplomas; and Mrs. Potter Palmer, of Chicago, while at the .Atlanta exposition pronounced it the most artistic and finest room of the entire exposition. She is amiable, resolute and gen- erous in character; and the handsome engraving on page 246 fitly represents the lovely woman. MAJ. J. A. EBERHARDT, Of Cincinnati. BIOGK.\PHIC. John .Adolph Eberhardt was born November 8, 1S44, in Germany Came to America with parents when X years old and settled in New Vork City. Received a college education. Enlisted in the Federal army at 17 years of age and serving with the Union army in Virginia, was successively promoted until March, 1S65, when he was brevetted major, "for long and faithful service and gallant conduct in the field." .After the war he settled in Cincinnati and is one of the "Queen City's" most active and stanch business men. ADDENDUM COMPRISING OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS, ACCOUNTS AND COMMUNICATIONS. o o o ■S) X <3 as a u o u w a Z V) O J o u -0 THE EX-CONFEDERATE ASSOCIATION OF CHICAGO. CAMP No. S, U. C. \". (By an OHic-er of the Camp 1 This association was organized, it might be said, at the grave of that great and illustrious commander, U. S. Grant, for the first meeting was held for the purpose of taking part in the funeral ceremonies held in Chicago, while Gen. Grant was being laid to rest in the far east, August 8, 1885. About fift}' e,\-Confederates assembled and marched in the funeral procession, in a driving rain, not one man falling out of line. After the march was over, it was suggested that an association be formed for social intercourse, and for the further purpose of caring for the graves of their old comrades, 6,000 of whom lay beneath the sod at Oak woods cemetery, and to ultimatelv erect a monument over their dust, and dedi- cate it to their memory. With this purpose always in view, they secured permission from the secretary of war to erect the monument (the lot where their comrades are buried belonging to the government). Then came the hard part, the raising of the funds with which to build it. After awhile they succeeded in getting Gen. John B. Gordon to come to Chicago and deliver a lecture, the proceeds of which to be applied to that purpose. From this lecture the munificent sum of $1,500 (including interest) was realized, owing to the e.\ertions made by the members of the association in selling tickets for it. After this, the association was merged into a camp ot United Con- federate Veterans and is now known as Chicago Camp No. 8, U. C. \'. A short time after the camp was formed, it was ordered by the gen- eral commanding the U. C. V. Association to recommend a comrade tu be appointed major-general, who was to be in command of tlie northern division. In accordance with this order. Gen. John C. Underwood was selected; and with the $1,500 previously raised by and in the hands of the camp as a nucleus. Gen. Underwood, assisted by several members of the camp, raised the balance of the funds necessary to erect the monument, whicli was dedicated May 30, 1895. And so at last, after a long struggle, The e.x-Confederate Association of Chicago saw the noble purpose for which it was organized accom- plished, and the liope which it loudly cherished and which has held it together for so many long years fully realized. For to-day stands above the sacred dust of comrades, dedicated to their memory, one of the most magnificent monuments in our land. ''^'^^. '■52 OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS. War Department, 1 Quartermaster General's Office, - Washington, D. C , August 31, 1887. \ Mr. M. R. Sdillni, C/,!,-,,-v, 111. : Sir — Referring to your communication o£ the 17th instant, requesting permission on behalf of The ex-Confederate Association at Chicago, 111 . to erect a memorial to the Confederate dead, buried in the government lot in Oakvvoods cemetery, near that city, I am directed by the quartermaster-general to inform you that the honorable secretary of war has approved the request, under such regulations or instructions as the quartermaster-general may deem proper- The papers have been referred to Col. J. D. Bingham, assistant quartermaster- general, U. S. army, chief quartermaster. Division of the Missouri. Chicago, 111 . who will select the site if thought advisable Very respectfully, Vour obedient servant, (Signed) J. G. CHANDLER. Dc'pulv QuarttyiunsUr-General, U. S. Anitv. Headquarters Division of the Missouri. 1 Office of the Chief Quartermaster, - Chicago, III,. September 5. 1SS7. ) Mr. M. A' Siiilliii, Ayus/ivU Scureliirw e.\-Co>!federali! Assi'cialion of Chicago: Sir — Vour letter of the 17th ultimo, addressed to Maj. S. A. Jones. Washington D C in relation to a monument for the Confederate dead buried at Oakwoods. near this city, has been referred to me The honorable secretary of war has granted permission to erect the memorial, as requested, under such instructions as the quartermaster-general may deem proper, I shall be glad to see you at Room No. 403, Pullman Building, at 11 ;oo o'clock a, m. on any day that may be convenient to you, in order to arrange for the designation of a proper site for the monument. Very respectfully. Your obedient servant. (Signed) J D BINGHAM, Assistant Quarterinaster-Geurral, U. S. Army, Chief Qiiarlcrinaster. The E,\ -Confederate Association of Chicago. "Camp No. S. United Confederate Veterans." Chicago. March 26. 1S92. Statement: Net proceeds. Gen. John B. Gordon's lecture for benefit of monu- ment to be erected to the memory of prisoners of war who died at Camp Douglas Si. 414. 61 Additional subscriptions 25.00 Interest on above now on deposit in Illinois Trust and Savings Bank 49-79 Total amount to credit of ex-Confederate Ass'n monument fund $1,480 40 (Signed! S. J. SULLIVAN. Trrasiirer This amount was turned over to Gen. John C. I'nderwood, and is part of the Si, 587. 9 1 credited to receipts in his detailed account on page 25S. 253 POWERS AND AUTHORITY. Thk Ex-Confedekate Association ok Chicago, ) "Camp No S, United Confederate Veterans," !- Chicago, June 26, iSgi. 1 NesoheJ, That Comrade John C Underwood be appointed a committee of one, with power to take any necessary action, to raise funds for the purpose of building a monu- ment over the 5. 000 Confederate dead in Oakwoods cemetery, Chicago (Signed) JNO W WillTK, .\ttest: Pi('suL-iti. (Signed) R I,EE FR,\NCE, St-irt'tai'v. Headquarters i United Confederate Veterans, - New Orleans, La., November 21, iSqi 1 C;eneral Orders No. 22. I. In order to properlv and faithfully carry out the "benevolent and historical ' objects of this organization, as has been requested, the general commanding deems it necessary to form two divisions in the northern states, one east and one west of the line of the Alleghanies, each to be officered by a major-general, who will be appointed by him upon the recommendation of the Confederate Veteran camps in Chicago, 111 , and in New York City, to be made not later than December 15. iSgi II It will be the duty of these major-generals, when appointed, to organize camps and take steps to care for and assist the disabled, indigent, helpless and distressed ex-Confederate soldiers and sailors in their respective departments, and to protect their widows and orphans; also to have charge of the Confederate dead buried at Gettysburg, Fort Warren, Camps Morton, Chase, Douglas, Oakwoods cemetery at Chicago, Johnson's island, Cairo and all other points; to care for and have the graves of the known and unknown dead annually decorated, to prespr\e and protect the headstones; also to obtain and compile the names and commands of all the Confederate dead buried at every point in the north, which lists this association will publish through the medium of its canip^ all over the south, so as to give relatives and friends correct information of the list resting places of these southern heroes, their and our beloved dead, thus rescuing their names from oblivion and handing them down in history. In this philanthropic and holy work the general commanding and these head- quarters will render all possible aid By order of J B GORDON, (Jciu-ra! CeiiiiihiiiJiii;^. (Signed) GEO MOORMAN, A,//ii/inil-lU-ihral and Cliiif of Staff . Headquarters 1 United Confederate Veterans, J- New Orle\ns, La,, December 19, iSqi. ) General Orders No. 21'!. I. The general commanding heartily approves the recommendation of The ex-Con- federate Association, Chicago Camp No, 8, and John C Underwood of Chicago, is hereby appointed major-general of the division in the northern states west of the line of the .Mleghanies, to date from December 7, 1S91. ^^•::rHv 254 11. Maj tJen. John C, Underwood will carry out the provisions of general orders No. 22. from these headquarters, and his attention is especially directed to the "benevo- lent and historical" features of it. ■* * * * * * , By order of J B. GORDON, (Signed) GEO. MOORMAN, AJjulai!t-G,m-ral and Chief ,yf St.iff he.'idqu.'irters united confederate veterans. 1 Adjutant-General's Office, - New Orleans, La . Aplril ij, 1X92. ) Mn/. '(it'll Jo/in C. CmUr'vood, Coitnuamiin^ Division of the Morthnh'st , Unitcui Con - federate Veterans, Chicago, III. : General — You are hereby directed to proceed to. and assume command of. the Division East of the AUeghanies which includes Maryland, Delaware and the District of Columbia; also to the States of Kentucky and West Virginia, assigned to your command temporarily by order of Lieut-Gen. E, Kirby Smith, all of which you will take charge of temporarily for the purpose of organizing camps and for monumental work. Bv order of GEN. J, B. GORDON (Signedl GEO. MOORMAN, Adjittant-Geneial and Chief of Staff. Ex-Confederate Association of Chicago, ( Camp No, 8, U. C. V. f On motion of Comrade Forester, duly seconded, it was Resolved, That this camp appro\'e of all steps taken by Gen John C. Underwood, and that he has full liberty and power to do all that he may think proper in connection with raising funds for and in building monument over our dead in Oakwoods cemetery. Resolved. That the treasurer of Camp No. 8 is hereby instructed to turn over to Gen. John C Underwood, whenever he desires him to do so, all funds now held by him. Carried unanimously. Attest; (Signed) R LEE FRANCE, August (), 1892. Seerelaiy. headyuarters united confederate veterans. 1 Adjutant-General's Office, ,- New Orleans, La., December 12, 1892 1 Maj .-Gen. John C. L'n lerioood, Conintanding;, Chicago, III..' General — By direction of the general commanding, the Division of the Northwest at present commanded by you, with the Division East of the AUeghanies which includes the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Delaware, are formed into a provisional depart- ment under your command, to which, with consent of Lieut -Gen. E. Kirby Smith, com- manding Department East of the Mississippi, the States of Kentucky and West Virginia are also temporarily assigned Maj. -Gen, Underwood is hereby fully authorized to appoint his staff commensurate with his command, and is urged to push the formation of camps monumental and benevolent work in the territory named in this order. By command of GEN. J. B. GORDON, Coi/imanilm^ C C. V. (Signed) GEO, MOORMAN, Adjutant-General and Chief of Staff. ..fiT^^'*^ United Confederate Veterans, Tempokakv Office of the Commander-in-Chief, Washington, D, C-. February 16, 1S93 Sl'ECIAL iNSTRrCTlONS. I- Maj.-Gen. John C Underwood, commanding the Provisional Department of tile North, embracing all the northern states from ocean to ocean and the States of Kentucky, West Virginia. Maryland and the District of Columbia, is hereby instructed to merge organized bodies of ex-Confederates existing within the limits of his department, under the general organization of the United Confederate Veterans, without disturbing their rules for local self-government. II He will transmit to the adjutant-general the rosters of memberships as they are furnished him, together with the applications for memberships by the various bodies in the United Confederate Veterans, properly signed by the comniantling officers of such bodies, and charter fee of two (2) dollars in each case. III. In the formation of new camps in the northern and border southern states he will exercise discretion in each particular premise, form, brigades, divisions and appoint commanders therefor. Offid"/: (Signed) J B. GORDON, (Signed) JOS. WHEELER, G,n,ial Connnaiuiing. Coinnnsstirv-G<-iural, At ting Aiti-dt-Ciiiitp Ex-CONFEDEKATE ASSOCIATION OF CllICAGO, \ Camp No S, U. C V. \ .\t a meeting held May 20, 1893, Gen. John C. Underwood was authorized to collect a fund to be applied to contingent expenses connected with un\'eiling of our monument. (Signed) R. LEE FRANCE, Chicago, May 22, 1893 Si-irt'/my. (Seal ) Gen. John C. Underwood having tieen placed in char.^e in uSiji, accepted the autliorit}' to erect a monument, obtained by thu ex-Con- federate Association, ratified by orders from the Commander, IT, C. \'., had the following pertinent communications witli government officials; headyuarters division of the missouri, i Office of the Chief Quartermaster, - Chicago, III., May g, 1893. ) Gt'fi 'John C. i'iitit:r~i'iyot/, C/iicngn, III.: Dear Sir — In reply to your verbal inquiry of yesterday, I have the honor to furnish you with the following copy of an extract from the instructions of the quartermaster- general, dated August 29, 1892, viz.: "There is howe\er, no objection to his (Gen. Llnderwood) impro\'ing the lot in Oakwoods cemetery as requested, provided that no part of the expense therefor, be made a charge against the United States, and that the plans for the repair and improvements proposed, be first submitted to, and approved by the chief quartermaster. Department of the Missouri, Chicago, 111 , who lias charge of the soldiers' lot in the cemetery named, as has been done in similar cases." The thinning out of the trees, cleaning off and beautifying the ground in which the Confederate dead are buried, and constructing the monument upon the site selected for the purpose at the center of the lot, are approved. Very respectfully, (Signed) J. D. BINGHAM, Assistant QtttJi-tt'tnttisttT'CL'iit'rttl, UniieU Stntc-s Arrnv, Chit'f Qiiarteyinastrr . '=^^. 2S6 [public NO. 29 ] An Act to aiitliori/e the secretary of war to issue four condemned iron guns and projectiles to Ihe officer in charge of tlie government lot in Oakwoods cemetery, near Chicago, 111. Be il riiaitiu/ fir the Scnale mid House of Keprestittati-'es of ihe Ciiilal Slates of Aviei tea ill Congress assembled. That the secretary of war is hereby authorized to issue four condemned iron guns and projectiles to the officer in charge of the government lot in Oakwoods cemetery, near Chicago, 111., in whicli are buried both Union and Confed- erate dead, and that he be authorized to expend them in ornamenting said lot- Approved, January 25, 1895, Office of the Chief of Ordnance. 1 United States Army, '- Washington, D C . February iS, 1895 ) Geii, John C Undenoood, f C I'.. Etc.: Sir — I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the iith inst , enclosing a copy of the Act of Congress approved January 25. iSgj, authorizing the secretary of war to issue four condemned iron guns and projectiles to the officer in charge of the Government lot in Oakwood cemetery near Chicago, 111 . in which are buried both Union and Confederate dead, and requesting that in selecting the cannon therein referred to that four guns having a battle record, and captured from the Confederate States be issued, together with a supply of projectiles of like caliber sufficient to make four piles, and sufficient twelve-pounder projectiles to make a pile on each side of the principal entrance to said burial lot. be furnished under the provisions of the above cited act, and, in reply, to inform you that the following have this day been ordered issued to Col. M. I. Luddington, quartermaster's department, United States army, Chicago, 111., the officer in charge of said burial lot, viz: From Frankford Arsenal: Four three-inch rifles- From Rock Island Arsenal: 760 three-inch shell, for the construction of four piles, and 72S twelve-pounder solid shot, for the construction of two piles, one on each side of the entrance to said lot. I also enclose duplicate blue prints showing plan and elevation of the several piles of projectiles. These drawings will enable you to prepare the stone bases for the piles. Respectfully. (Signed) D W, FI.AGI.KR, Biigadiei -General, Chief of Ordnanre. [Letter of February 25, 1895.] Gei,_ John C. Cnder-oood, U. C V., Etc. : Sir — In reply to yours of the 22d inst., 1 take pleasure in stating that I have to-day ordered the 316 eight-inch shell and four ten-inch shot to be shipped to Chicago for you from the Allegheny arsenal, Pittsburg, Pa. The returns show no ten-inch solid shot on hand, but it is possible as many as four of them may be found. If so, they will be sent. If nni, the ten-inch shell will be sent, 1 think liniii mir conversation tliat you can lue the hitter bv placing the fuse hole down. 1 hope to finti time to-morrow- to si'nd yon the information you request in regard to the manner in wliich I litted n]-! the Confederate cemetery at Hock Island arsenal. KespectfuUy, (Signed) D. W FLACLKK. Bri i^iiJier-Gi-iit'r.i/, CItirf of (>r,iihin(-r . I HEADOlIARrERS DIVISION OF THE MiSSOtlRI, 1 Office of the Chief Quarthrmastek, Chicago, III , May iS, if>95 i Gen. Jt'/ii! C. i'nJfrwooJ, Coiiiinn)tdiiig Notllu-rn D,'pi:>tmt»l U. C I'.: Dear Sir — Referring to the matter of a tablet which you desire to erect in the government lot in Oakwoods cemetery, the quartermaster-general of the army informs me that he sees no objection in the enclosed paper, and you are authorized to cause such tablet to be placed there. Very respectfully, (Signed) M. I. LUDIXGTON. Assisliiil/ 1,'tliirli'i >ii:ist,r-Giiu-ni/, Onilcil Slates Aiiny, Cliuf (hiinlc-nii,ist,i . Enclosure: The Confederate dead here buried in concentric trenches were all pri\ ale soldiers. The monument to their memory is of Georgia granite, stands forty feet from the ground to top of statuc'and was erected in July, i'^93. with funds mainly subscribed by liberal citizens of Chicago and camps of the United Confederate \'eterans. The bronze panels of the pedestal "tlie," represent C)n the east f.ice, "The Call TO .\rms," on the west face, "A Veteran's Return Home;" and on the south face, '■.\ Soldier's Death Dream The bronze statue surmounting the battlemented capital of the column is a realistic representation of a Confederate infantry soldier after the surrender The face expresses sorrow for the thousands of prison dead interred beneath The cannon, shot and shell ornamenting this government lot. in which lioth Union and Confederate dead are buried, were furnished by the war department under authorit) of an Act of Congress approved [.miiar) 25, 1895. [Letter of .August 5, 1893,1 Gen. John C. Undii-wood, Connnniu/iii^' United Confedc'rule Veterans, C/iicage, III : General — The quartermaster-general of the army, in letter dated August i, 1895, informs me that authority is granted for you to have erected, without cost to the United States, a suitable flag-staff, on the government lot in Oakwoods cemetery, in this city, with a view of occasionally flying the national colors over the graves of the Camp Douglar prison dead interred therein as recommended by me Reference is had to your letter dated June 14. 1895, Very respectfully. (Signed) M. I. LUDINGTON, Assistant Qiiartermaster-Geneial, United States Annv, Chief {hinrtennaster. ■ji:^. 258 JOHN C. UNDERWOOD. M. G., U. C. V. IN OFFICIAL ACCOUNT WITH HIMSELF AS OFFICER IN CHARGE AND SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF ONE TO RAISE FUNDS, ERECT AND DEDICATE A MONUMENT OVER THE CONFEDERATE DEAD IN OAKVVOODS CEMETERY, CHICAGO, ETC. DETAIL OF CASH, SERVICE AND MATERIAL DONATED, AND THE DISPOSITION THEREOF. RFXEIPTS. To Cash from the ex-Confederate Association, Camp No. S, U.C.V , Chicago (the net proceeds of Gen. Gordon's lecture, with interest), etc Cash credit from the Southern Granite Company, Cincinnati. Ohio account of contract award to build monument. Cash from A. O. Slaughter, Chicago f'otter Palmer and wife, Chicago '■ Armour & Co.. per P. D. A., Chicago " H. N. Higinbotham, Chicago " Cyrus H. McCormick, Chicago " C. F. Gunther, Chicago '■ " The Chicago City R'y, per G. H. Wheeler, President " W. A. Alexander, Chicago " Chas, L Hutchinson, Chicago Samuel Baker, Chicago Lambert Tree, Chicago " " Chas. T. Yerkes, Chicago '■ The Southern Society of Chicago, per J. C U., President Cash from Siegel, Cooper & Co.. Chicago Cash through Col. Samuel J. Sullivan, Department Staff: From Sprague, Warner & Co, , Chicago W. F. McLaughlin, Chicago W. H. Colvin, Chicago L- C- Malley, Chicago W. M. Hoyt Company, Chicago L. J. IWcCormick, Chicago Walter T. Chandler, Chicago Theo. Noel, Chicago D. B. Scully, Chicago H. N. May, Chicago N. Martin & Co , Chicago Ciiryii'ii forii'ard Dk $1,587.91 2 , 000 . 00 1 , 500 00 500.00 350.00 200.00 200 . 00 200.00 200 00 125.00 100.00 « 100.00 100.00 100.00 85. 22 25.00 $100.00 I 00 . 00 I 00 . 00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 $625.00 »7.373.I3 259 Broiti^fit forward From Merriam, Collins & Co., Chicago McNeill & Higgins Company, Chicago John A. Tolman Company, Chicago Sundry other sources Cash through Col. R. H. Stewart, Department StafI : From R. H Stewart, Chicago T. B. Blackstone, President C. & A R R.Chicago J j McCarthy, Chicago Frank Reraien, Chicago Mrs. John H. Bass, Fort Wayne. Ind Sherman, Williams & Co , Cleveland. (.)hio Sundry other sources Cash from percentage, account sale of refreshment privilege. . Cash through John S Hannah, Chicago: From Lamson Bros & Co , Chicago " Carrington, Hannah & Co., Chicago Henr\' Botsford, Chicago Chas Counselman, Chicago Cash through Gen C S. Bentley: From The Fairbank Canning Compan\ , Chicago Schwartz, Dupee & Co., Chicago Cash through sundry northern sources: From Lieut. -Col. Geo. Forrester, Division Staff, various Chicago contributions From Lieut. -Col. R L. France, Division Staff, contribu- tion of H. W. Finch, Chicago From Gen. John C Black, account contribution of Gen Lewis B. Parsons, Flora, 111 Cash from Dennis Minogue, Chicago " T. B. Stringfield. Sheldon, Iowa " Mr Sabin, Chicago, per Miss Lucy Lee Hill ... . Cash through U. C. V. and other southern sources: From Camp Gen. LeRoy Stafford. No. 3, Shreveport, La. " N. B Forrest, No 4. Chattanooga, Tenn . . . Fred Ault, No. 5, Knoxville, Tenn Veteran Confederate States Cavalry, No g. New Orleans, La From Camp Ward Confederate Veteran Association, No. 10, Pensacola, Fla From Camp Baton Rouge, No 17, Baton Rouge. La ... Ben Humphreys No. 19, Crystal Springs, Miss From Camp Robert A. Smith, No 24, Jackson, Miss. . . . Walthall, No. 25, Meridian, Miss From Camp Confederate Historical Association No 28. Memphis, Tenn Carrit-d forivard 1 00 . 00 too . 00 25 .00 1 5 . 00 50,00 25.00 JO 00 .^45 00 4" 50 50 00 50 00 ^5 00 25 00 150 00 25 00 25 00 50 0(J 1 1 00 10 00 10 00 6 00 r 00 I 00 10 00 10 00 10 00 25 .00 jg.oi) 85. 00 15.00 75.00 10.00 10.00 25 ,00 S275.00 $8,714.63 ^^^ From Camp Camp From From Camp Camp From Camp From Camp From From Camp Camp 260 />r,'//;'/// foriuard X'icksburg. No. 32, Vicksburg, Miss Maj. Victor Maurin, No 38. Donaldson- La Stonewall Jackson, No. 42, McKenzie Tenn John C. Upton, No. 43, Huntsville, Texas,. Felix K ZoUicofter, No. 41'), Knoxville,Tenn. Albert Sidney Johnston, No 48, Tj'ler, Texas Montgomery, No 52, Rosedale, Miss Dibrell, No 55, Lewisburg, Tenn R PZ. Lee, No. 58, Jacksonville, Fla Rockwall, No 74, Rockwall, Texas Forbes, No, 77, Clarksville, Tenn Pat Cleburne, No 88, Cleburne, Texas ... Nassau, No. 104, Fernandina, Fla Magruder, No. 105, Galveston, Texas John H Morgan, No. 107. .Xrdmore, I T.. Shackleford-Fulton, No 114, Fayetteville, Tenn Bell County ex-Confederate Association, No. 122, Belton, Texas John W. Caldwell, No 139, Russellville, Ky. Gen Joseph Finnegan, No. 149, Sanford,Fla. Sul Ross. No. 164, Bonham, Texas Washington City Confederate. No 171, Washington, D C E. Kirliy-Smith. No 175, St. Augustine, Fla, Winchester Hall, No 178, Berwick, La.... R E Lee, No iSi, Richmond, Va (per Lieut, -Col. R L. France Sio) Roger W. Hanson, No. iSG, Winchester, Ky Cabell, No. 202, Alma, .^rk. (per Miss F M Scott) John Wallace, No, 209, Van Buren, Ark (prr Miss F. M Scott) ]fli Davis, No. 213, Conway, Ark McMillan, No 217, Chipley. Fla Pat Cleburne, No. 222, Waco, Texas Sumter, No. 250, Charleston, S. C Cape Fear, No. 254, Wiliuington, N. C... Elmore County, No. 255, Wetumpka, Ala. . Jos. E. Johnston, No 267, Greenville, Texas A P Hill. No 269, Texarkana, Texas Kmma Sansom, No. 275. Ciadsden, Ala ... I W Garrett, No 277, Marion, Ala Wm. Hart, No 286, Alvin, Texas Gracie, No, 291, Verbena, .\la Oviu-d fcrw„:d S275.00 $8,714.63 25 .00 25 .00 I o . 00 55.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 10 00 25.00 5.00 10.00 15.00 10.00 35.00 I o . 00 10 00 50 00 20 00 10 00 35.00 5 . 00 10.00 10.00 10.00 25 .00 25.00 5.00 5 .00 5 .00 5.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 S840.00 $8 714.(13 26 I /y!\>i{'^-/it forwiii'il . From Camp R C. Pulliam. Nci jyy. Greenville. S C". . . Jefferson Lamar. No 305, Covinj^ton, (la... RuHin. No, i.>o. Troy. .Ala T, ] Bullock. No- 33'- [-owndesboro. Ala.. Dick .\nderson. No 334. Sumter. S C " James D. Nance. No 336. Newberrs . S C Omer R. Weaver. No 354, Little Rock. .'\rk (from inili\iilual members, per Miss. F. M. ScottI From Camp Egbert J, Jones. No 357, Huntsville, .\la.. Pat Cleburne. No. 363, Paradise, Texas... J, E Johnston. No 377. Grand View. Texas John Bowie Strange. No 464, Charlottes- ville. V.i From Camp Page Pullen. No 512, Glouchestcr C. H .Va ■■ J. F, Hill, No . Clarksville, Ark Leonidas Polk, No . Columbus, Tenn.. Twentieth Tenn Infantry, J W White, Secy.... Ark. Congl. Delegation (per Miss F M. ScottI.... Third Missouri Battery " Third North Carolina Infantry Association Confederate Veteran Association of Kentucky.... Cash through Miss Fannie M. Scott. Van Buren, Ark.: Si 5. 00 9 . 00 5 .00 2 .t)0 From T H Simms, Van Buren, Ark various sources, amounts aggregating " C T, McKinney, Ozark, Ark " J. M. Lucy, Pine Bluft. Ark Cols. Patridge and Gunter, .Ark Geo. Vaughan, Arkansas r 51. Mrs. C. R. Breckenridge. .Arkansas.. i oc Cash from Lieut. John Cussons. Va . at Confed- erate Con.. Birmingham. Ala Cash from Cien \V .A Cliiple\-, Pensacola. Fla Senator Pasco. Ocala. Fla Mrs J. ]. L^ickinson, Ocala. Fla J. E. Moseley, Alton. Mo . Hon. D. J. Fox, Mayor, Birmingham. .Ala " Mrs. S, v.- Brewer, Tenn,. at Confederate Con Birmingham, .Ala (per Col S, A, Cunningham Cash from Miss Amanda C. Childress, New Orleans, La (receipted bill) Cash from Dr. -A. S J Stovall, Elberton, Ga A. T Cioodloe (sundry sul)s, ), Chapel Hill, Tenn,. " " Net from six subs, per Robt. Bean, Forestburgh. Tex Cash from C W Frazer, Memphis, Tenn Carrii'd fi>i-,jaril . . 26.00 25.00 5.00 5 ■ ■-"-' 25.00 5 00 I o . 00 10 .00 i5.oo 10 . 00 5 .00 5 00 25 00 .15-5" 25.00 25 00 20.00 20.00 1 5 . 00 10 . 00 10.00 8 . 00 6 . 0( t 5.9^ 5.00 21.7.42 «1 $8,714. 'M 262 Brouglit foi-i-Hiyd Cash from S. D. Van Pelt and Capt. Alex. Tribble, collections from drop box at P. O. , Danville, Ky Cash from ]. W. Barr, Winchester, Va ■ Misses A. and M. Lubbock, Texas, at Confederate Con,, Birmingham, Ala Cash from Miss Anna Maul, Ala , at Confederate Con , Bir- mingham, Ala Cash from Gen. A. T. Watts, Texas, at Confederate Con , Birmingham, Ala Cash from Col Jno. P. Hickman, Nashville, Tenn ■ ' W . W. Pate, Kingston, Texas ■• Capt. F. M. Colston, Baltimore, Md (per I\ L France) Cash from Judge W, L Dulaney, Bowling Green, Ky '■ Lamar Fontaine, at Confd. Con, Birmingham, Ala " Old Soldier, Cash credit through sale of subscriptions without recourse: Draft on Camp Gen. Leroy Stafford, No.3,Shrevep't, La. " " " KaphaelSemmes, No. 11, Mobile, Ala... Turney, No, 12, Winchester, Tenn Ben Humphreys. No. ig. Crystal Springs, Miss Draft on Camp Sterling Price. No, 31, Dallas, Texas . . . Frank Cheatham, No 35, Nashv'le, Tenn John Ingram, No 37, Jackson, Tenn.... Barnard E, Bee, No. 84, Aiken, S. C. .. , Mildred Lee, No. go, Sherman, Texas.., Jno. B. Hood, No. 103, Austin, Texas.., ■' " Winnie Davis, No. 108, Waxahatchie, Tex Col. Dud Jones, No 121, Mt, Pleasant " Bowl'g Green, No 143, Bowl'g Green, Ky Lomax, No. 151, Montgomery, .Ala Bessemer, No 157, Bessemer, .Ala R. E, Lee, No. 158, Fort Worth, Texas. . • Fulton Co., Ga., No. i5g, .\tlanta, Ga,. Hill County, No. i56, Hillsboro, Texas. . John R. Cooke, No. 1S4, West Point, Va " '■ Dick Dowling, No. ig7, Houston, Texas, Franklin K. Beck, No, 224, Camden, .\la. W. A. Percy, No 239, Greenville, Miss. Chas M. Shelley, No, 246, Talladega, Ala ■ ?:imore Co., No 255, Wetumpka, Ala... Felham, No. 258, Anniston, .\la Lee County, No. 261, Opelika, Ala ( 'an i,;l ffli-.oarj $i,257'.42 i,7i4-'53 5.00 5.00 5.00 5,00 5 .00 3 .00 2 .00 2 ,00 1 .00 1 .00 1 ,00 $1,302 42 10.00 50.00 10.00 10,00 50.00 25 .00 10.00 10.00 25.00 1 , 00 10.00 10.00 10.00 25.00 5.00 25.00 50.00 10.00 10,00 50.00 10.00 35.00 10,00 5 , 00 10.00 10.00 $ 595-00 $10,017.05 26: BroHg/it fo)"iHiyd Draft on Camp Lake Co , Confederate Veterans' Associa- tion. No. 279. Umatilla, Fla Draft on Camp E. A. O'Neill, No. 298, Florence, .\la ... Tom Hendman, No 318, Newport, Ark. " " " Walker, No 335. Spartanburg, S C .... John James. No. 350, St- Stephens. .-Ma . . .\bner Perrin.No 367,Edgelield C. H ,S C R. H. G. Gaines, No. 370. Lower Peach Tree. Ala Draft on Camp Thos. H. Hobbs. No. 400, Athens. .Ala.. Lee, No. 401, Alexander City. Ala ' J. B Kershaw, No. 413. Cheraw. S. C... ' Secession. No. 416, Abbeville, S. C ' Tom Coleman, No. 429. Uniontown. Ala. N B Forrest, No. 430. Scottsboro. .Ma. D. Wyatt .\iken. No 432. Greenwood. S,C, K. G. Prewitt. No 439. Chester, Miss... Manning Austin, No 454, Simpsonville, S C Draft on Camp John C. Brown, No. 468, El Paso, Te.xas McDaniel. No. 487, Carrollton. Ga Emanuel Finley, No. 498. Calera. Ala . J.Ed Murray, No. 510. Pine Bluff. Ark. ' Benning. No. 511, Columbus. Ga Standwiddie. No. 514, Indian Territory. Clayton. Sons of Veterans of Birming- ham. .Ala Draft on Camp Sons of Veterans of Uniontown. .Ma, " Lieut-Gen. W. L. Cabell. Dallas. Texas " Confederate Veteran Association " State Division. U, C, V., Texas " State of North Carolina, U V C " Surviving Members Fourth Alabama Regiment Cash paid and exchange value of obligations assumed and donated by John C. Underwood, to balance 10.00 lu. 00 10.00 10.00 10 .00 10. 00 5.00 10.00 5.00 5 .00 25.00 5.00 5.00 10 00 10.00 10.00 25.00 5.00 10.00 20.00 100.00 100.00 25.00 504 . 2 1 Carried forward to recapitulation table Si i. 61 1 .26 264 DISBURSEMENTS. .$2.(:)0("). •45 Amounts paid the Southern (jranite ("nmpany; Said Company's subscription to monument ... .\mount expended advertising in the south .\mount in hand paid $ 200.00 .\moiint in hand paid 200,00 .\mount in hand paid 100.00 Amount in hand paid 3,000.00 .Amount in hand paid 500.00 .Amount in hand paid 1,000.00 Amount in hand paid 400.00 Amount in hand paid 150,00 5.550.00 .\mount paid Geo. O. Clincli, on ordt-r 440. 21 .\monnt credited by transfer of sundry subscriptions of U (?. \' Camps, etc., covering errors (if any) and w ithout recourse i.ogo.oo Amount cash and exchange paid liy J. C. V per- sonally (52'36. 08 and $200 00) 405.08 Amounts variously paid, viz: Chattanooga Car and Foundry Company. . . . Cohen l*v: Co . printers Office expenses Stationery Postage 1892-4 Telegrams during back years Expressage " " " Stenographic services 1892-4 141 .30 Four years' traveling expenses promoting movement. 563.77 Sundries, remodeling, boxing and handling statue, etc., painting ordnance, special assistants, lobby- ing and various small incidentals 442.86 .Miss A. C. Childress (receipted bill), credit balance in. 00 15" 00 292 5" go ^5 95 85 219 76 17 45 19 7« Sg, 51.7. 74 2.043.52 $iii,6ii.-^& Carried forward to recapitulation table $11,611 .26 C. Underwood and find them W ■ have examined the above accounts of Gen. John correct, and approve of the disbursements made by him. 1 K LEE FRANCE. (Signed) R. H STEWART. ' SAMUEL J. SULLIVAN Finance Coiiiiinttci of Camp A^a. S, U. C. V . CHir.\GO, Aoril 19 1S94. and October 26. 1895. ..^":: ■. 265 RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS OF FUND RAISED BY CHICAGO CITIZENS' COMMITTEE. KKCKIFTS Cash from FenliiiMml \\' I 'ink Snio Henry L. Turner 100 " Alexander \\. K wU .... 100 " ■' K L Henr\- H)o, ■■ H G. Seltriil,s;e 100 ■■ W D Kerfont too J. J. Mitchell 100. " " C. L. Hutchinson io<.) . John R. Walsh 100. Geo Schneider ro(.), " " L Z. Letter 100. " " C A. Chapman 100. E F. Lawrence. . iO(^. " " Chas Counselman 100. •' K, A Waller too. •■ J C Black 100. " " A r moil r lV ('o 1 00 . " Willoughby. Hill X Co 100. G. B. Shaw 100 . N W Flarris mo. Martin .\ Kyerson loo. .\ C Bartlett mo Otto Young 100. A M Kothschihl mo C J Blair 100. C W Corwith 100. Carson. Pirie, Sciitl \- Co 100. M McLeich too H.H.Porter 100. C H. McCorniick 100. H V\ Kohlsaat 100. John Dupee too. " " Lyman J. Gage 50. C F. Gunther 50. " " Francis Beidler 50. '■ •' Washington Hesing 50. Seigel, Cooper t^: (^o. ... 50. Geo. F. Kimball Comprmy So . " " Wm. H. Harper 50. Carrii-i/ for-,iuirJ 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 (.to 00 00 00 tto 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 S_l.550.00 2 66 BroH-^hl forward li from N, B. Ream F. S. Winston ■■ Rand. McXally \- Co ■' \V T, Baker F. C fosclyn F. J Kennett I- I> Knecland ■■ W J Wilson Owen F. Aldis Joy Morton " C. T, Trego " n H, Burn ham ■■ K. L Lobdell j. Harley Bradley " M. D. Wells ■' P. J. Sexton Adolpli Nathan ■' W H Judson Geo, E, Marshall " C, P, Kimball Company E S. Lacey E. H. Ream Byron L Smith M, L- C. Funkhouser. K. H. Pearson F. H Dnmmer . . . . A, C, Soper Knight & Marshall '■ E.E.Maxwell ■• C F. Hills , .. , Unknown subscriber Sale of se\'ent\-fonr banquet tickets at Sh.oo. 50.00 50 . 00 50 . 00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50. CO 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25 .00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 20.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 444.00 S3. 550- 00 Carried forward to recapitulation table. Examined and found correct. $1,544.00 .$5,094.00 (Signed) HENRY S, L. TURNER, cretarv Cifizt'ns' Cominiltfe, DISBURSEMENTS. BY Disbursed by Treasurer Turner, through J. C Underwood: .Amount paid Oakwoods Cemetery Association, on order So. Granite Co.. account construction of monument founda- tion $432. 20 .\mountpaid Chattanooga Car and Foundry Co. . 140. So J L Fulton & Co., for foundations 175.00 Ciir>-i,-,i J'orliHird. . S74S.06 26; Broiii;/:! foi"i F Jenkins refunding expenditures of guests.. for special assistance '■ ■' newspapers for guests Disbursed by Treasurer Turner, direct Amounts paid, viz; Kinsley & Bauman. account banquet C. H. Smiley, account refreshments at armory Pullman Band, account music at cemetery. . Rogers & Wells, Dunwell & F'ord and Geo E Cole, for stationery, printing, etc Hibbard, Spencer & Bartlett, for cartridges M. L. Allen, for reporting speeches at banquet Postage stamps Clerical service Varif.ius amounts paid for sundry ser\ices.etc., reported in aggregate by Col, Turner. , . Cash on hand as reported by Col Turner, . . 344 ■')4 35.00 1 5 . 50 JO. 00 1 5 . 00 6 . 60 .ojr, 12 174 00 521 00 7-^ 50 4'^ 20 4« 25 5" 00 ,s .00 2JO 27 75 92 $2,829.74 .26 Carried forward to rec;ipitid;ili'>n l,dile 55,094 .00 $5,094.00 CERTIFICATE Examined and found correct, as approved and paid under audit by K, A Waller, G, B. Shaw and R. L, Henry, finance committee (Signed! HENRY L TURNKI;, St'irc'/tirv Ci/izl-iis' Ci'iii iu ilfcc-. "»->.. 2 68 BALANCED ENTRIES OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS OF DONATlOiN'S BY CASH CREDITS ON BILLS AND IN SERVICES AND MATERIALS ABSOLUTE AND ESTIMATED. RECEIPTS. Cash value from United States Government. Iiv act ot Con- gress donating cannon, shot and shell, esti- mate by Lieut. J. T. Thompson. Ord Dept. U. S, A Cash value from The Oakwoods Cemetery Ass'n, Chicago , . . Palmer House (estimate) ■■ Cohen &Co., Cincinnati,©. .printing, etc (est ) '■ I^and, McNally & Co., Chicago (estimate).. Western Hank Note Company, Chicago.... ■ .\rthur I'lxon Transfer Company, Chicago. . K 1 1 Stewart, Chicago Leroy Payne, Chicago R L France. Jr. Chicago (estiinate) ■' Chattanooga Car and Foundry Company, Chattanooga. Tenn Cash value from E W, Blatchford & Co , Chicago " Adams and Southern Express Companies(f St. ) J icob, Cole^ & Co , Chicago .\ I, Fife, Chicago 1 ;.iltimore& Ohio Railroad (estimate) ■ (■. C C & St. L (Big Four) R'y (estimatel. ■■ Illinois Central Railroad (estimate) " Cincinnati Southern Railway ((,)ueen and Crescent Route) (estimate) Cash value from L N A & C. R'y (Monon) (estimate) C (V E I . L & N, N C. & St L . and W & .A Railroads (estimate) Cash value from Southern R'y, Cent. R. R. of C.a . .\ & ■W, P. and M K & T Railroads (estimate) Cash v.ilur from Pullman Palace Car Company (esti)uate) . . . $3,500 00 557-7S 600 . 00 300 . 00 200.00 85. 00 79.00 63.90 Oo . 00 30 . CO 25.00 21.58 50.00 10 . 00 10.00 750 -OO 400.00 250.00 200.00 100.00 1 50 . 00 300.00 $7,942.26 Carried forward to recapitulation table DISBURSEMENTS (B.\L.\NCE)J e.stries ) $7,942.26 Ordnance from United States government Tablet, etc . Chattanooga Car and Foundr)' Co. . Sundry Services from Oakwoods Cemetery .Asso- ciation Ccriicd fiiy-<tird $5X2 .78 Sj.ioo.oi. Printing supplies and rosters of dt-nd by Cohen & Co , Cincinnati 300.00 Donation oft of liill of Western 15 ink Note Co. . . S5.00 ■ Rand. McXalh A: Co 200.00 " r,i>neA'Co.. 60.00 " .Arthur Di.Min Company. . . yq.oo K, H Stewart, donating cash paid for rosters. . . 63.90 R. L France, Jr . donating s'.rvices copying rosters 30 . 00 E. W. Blatchford & Co.. lead filling sh Us, etc. . 21 .5.S Jacob Coles & Co., credit donation on bill 10.00 .A L Fife, credit donation on bill 10.00 1,442.26 Complimentary transportation and entertainment — estimates Baltimore & Ohio Railroad 750.00 C, C. C, & St, L. (Big Four) Railway 400.00 Illinois Central Railroad 250. tx) Cincinnati Southern Ry (Queen & Crescent). 2i'o.oo L. X ,\ & C. Railwav (MononI 100.00 C. & E. I., L & N . X. C iV St, L and \V. .\- Railroads 200 , 00 Southern R'y, Central Railroad of G'orgia, .\. & W. P. and M, K, & T. Railroads. . 150.00 .\dams and Southern Express Companies... 50.00 Pullman Palace Car Company 300.00 Palmer House Tioo.oo 3,000.00 $7,1^42.26 Carried forward to recapitulation table $7,942 . 26 The balanced donations as abo\e are absolute amounts by receipted bills or credits on bills, and in estimates, by a llnited St.ites army officer, prominent general passengir agent, and an e.vperienced hotel manager. REC.APITCL.ATIOX DISBURSEMENTS Ag. cols. thro. Spcl Com Sii,i>ii.j6 .\g e\p bv Spcl. Com Sii 611.26 by Cits Com 5,094,00 Cits. Com, S5. oiS .oS '■ val. of donations 7.942.21) Cash held by " " 75-92 5.094.00 .\g, val, of donations (balanced) 7,942.26 Grand total $24,647.52 Cirand total. .$24,647.52 Total receipts in cash and values $24,647.52 Less cash on hand, reported by Secretary Cits, Committee, 75-92 P^ntire cost of monument, dedication and demonstration. 624,571.60 270 COMMITTEE PLACED IN CHARGE OF THE MONUMENT. HEADyUARTEKS I'lV, NoKTHWEST. U C V., ) Chicago. May 30, 1805. ( 7'n Eadi ,1/ III,- Fiv, Coiiinuln .Vmii,-,/ in Coiiimuiiiculioii : Sir ANii Comrade — You are hereby appointed a member of the monument com- mittee of five, to which the care of the Conf.ederate monument, cannon, other ordnance and btirial plot in Oakwoods cemetery, this city, is specially intrusted and delegated. All under the rules of the said cemetery and supervising control of the U S. .\rm; officer ha\ing charge of the government lot The roster of the monument committee is as follows: Col R. H. Stewart, Col. Samuel J Sullivan, I,ieut -Col K, Lee France, Lieut-Col. Geo. Forrester, Lieut-Col. John \\' \\hitp: all officers and past officers of Camp No, S, II C. V Thfr committee is empowered with full authority to perpetuate itself, by filling vacancies therein which may occur liy death, removal from the city or, in fact, from any cause The committees actions shall be subject to inspection by the division commander and other proper U. C. V oHicers Special orders pertinent to this commission will issu . and be promulgated In confidence and with command, (Signed) JOHN C, UNDERWOOn, M<>/or-iji'iiiTii/, (_'. C I'. C>'iiiiihiihliiii^\ GENERAL THANKS. The author desires to thus publicly thank the various contributors to the monument and other funds; Chicago Camp No. 8, and other bodies of the United Confederate Veteran Federation: the Sons of Veterans U. C. V.: various committees and ladies of the south that s -cured flowers; the Chicago Citizens' committee of 130; the First regi- ment infantry, ' D" Batt ry I-ight Artill 'ry, Chicago City Troop "C," 1 X, G : the Black Hussars, independent cavalry; Columbia Fost No. 706, G. A. R.; associated press of the general country; G-.n D. W. Flagl .-r, chief of ordnance, U. S. A ; G'n. J D. Bing- ham, Col M I Ludington and Maj. F. I-I. Hathaway, quartermaster department, U. S. .\. : the Chicago Ijoard of Trade, various clubs and theaters of Chicago, the Chamberof Com- merce and Queen City club of Cincinnati; the commandant and officers at Fort Thomas, Ky., and all others not specially thanked, for support and assistance', incidental to the construction and dedication of the Confederate monument at Chicago, and the rec;'ption and entertainment of the guests on the great occasion of the north-.TU-southern demonstration .^^^ -, -VI OFI'ICIAL COMMUNICATIONS. COXFKDKKATl': CEMETERY AT RUCK ISLANU Office of the Chief of Ordnance, i United States Army, Washington, D. C . February 26, 1895. \ a,,r John C. riut.-ru'.H^.I, U. C. ]'. ,/<-.,■ Mv Dear General — In compliance with your request that I give you a sliort il Ft'RT \^'A^■NE, Ini-l , May iq, 1S05 Gen. John C UnJer-vooJ. C/aaiQv. III. : De.^r Sir — I have the honor to respectfully inform ynu that I have been requested by the Tri-State Veterans' Association, to be present at the unveiling of the monument at Chicago. May 30th. in honor of the Confederate dead, as the representative of the above association Their fortitude, privations, courage and bravery merit our respect Braver men never drew a saber or shouldered a musket than the Confederate soldiers. They were Americans, and that co\ers all- I propose arriving at Chicago Wednesday night, on train No. 7, via V Ft \V & C. R. R. (29th instant.) Where will your headquarters be Thursday morning' (Signed) j, W. YOUNGE. AJjiilajit-Gcnertil Tri-Stale Veternns^ As.^otin[i,ui . CHICAGO VETERAN ASSOCIATION, HEADyUARTERS, 1 Chicago Veteran Association, [- Chicago, May 24, 1895 ) Gen. jfo/in C. Uuilei%i.'ood, City: Dear Sir — The Chicago Veteran Association will hold memorial services in Oakwoods cemetery at their lot, on Decoration Day, May 30, 1895, at 11:00 a. m , sharp. Immediately thereafter they will proceed to the Confederate lot and decorate the graves of the Confederate soldiers there interred The association will also place near the monument of the Confederate dead a magnificent floral cross, eight feet high. This association has for the past fourteen years decorated the Confederate graves in Oakwoods cemetery, and, in 1884, had a mound of flowers forty feet by twentv feet, upon the Confederate lot, with the words "Confederate Dead ' This association is heartily in favor of your work, in erecting a monument in honor of brave men, and we hereby pledge to you our support and sympathy. We remain most resiiectfully yours, (Signed) C. J. ANDREWS, Secretarv Cliicago Veteran Association DECORATINC; COMMITTEE. CHiiAr.o, June 15, 1895. Gen. yohn C. Underivood , Majoe-Gen-nal Connnaniiin^^ U. C /''..' Mv Dear General — The following is a list of the ladies and gentlemen who assisted in the work of decorating on May 29th, at Oakwoods cemetery Mesdames Walter F. Moring, Charles Ingrain. John P. Fitzgerald, R. Lee France, S. H. Richardson, Tilden, Bailey, McChesney, Nalle, I.inde. Misses Cora Moring, Alice Carbin. Comrades J. S. Busk. W. B. Phipps, E G Leitch, Bennett. Very truly your comrade, (Signed) B F. JENKINS, Major and A. D. C. ^.•--^^, 274 ENDORSEMENT OF THE PROPOSED CHICAGO SOUTHERN MOVEMENT. Chicago, June 11, 1895. In consequence of the great success of Chicago's late friendly demonstration toward the southern states, through the very cordial reception and hospitable entertainment of distinguished military representatives therefrom, because of the favor and good feeling in which Chicago is held throughout the entire south, and with the purpose of strength- ening such reciprocal good will. Gen. John C. Underwood's plan for the business firms of the city to send to the Cotton States' exposition at Atlanta, the middle to last of October, a large delegation of classified representatives, to be accompanied by the Directory of the late Columbian exposition, and all under the escort of the First regiment infantry, I. N. G. is heartily approved. Therefore, the undersigned agree to lend their aid toward furthering such move- ment, with the immediate view of constituting a general committee as a basis for subsequent organization and determination of collective and special interests, plans to be perfected hereafter, and will endeavor to attend a preliminary meeting on call. THE PRESS H. H. Kohlsaat, The Times- 1 lei aid and Evening Post. R. A. Patterson, The Cliimgo Trihtiue. Wm. Penn Nixon, TIte Chicago Inter Oiean. ■Victor F. Lawson, The Chicago Record anA Evening News. H. W. Seymour, I'iie Chronicle. Melville E. Stone, Associated Press. John R. Wilson, The Jotirna/. F. C. Pierce, Chicago Evening Janrn,i! Joseph R. Dunlop. Tlie Dispatch PUBLIC OFFICIALS. His Honor, Geo, B, Swift, Mayor of Chicago. Maj.-Gen Alfred Orendorfl, Adjutant-General State of Illinois. Brig. -Gen Harris A. Wheeler, First brigade I. N. G. Col. Henry L. Turner, P^irst Regiment infantry, I. N. G. BANKERS AND CAPITALISTS. Lyman J. Gage, First National Bank. John J. Mitchell, Illinois Trust and Savings Bank. John R. Walsh, Chicago National Bank. C. L. Hutchinson, Corn Exchange Bank, G. B. Shaw, American Trust and Savin.ijs Bank. ■■/ 3 Ferdinand \V Peck, Capitalist. E. F. Lawrence. Capitalist. Clarence I. Peck, Capitalist J. ]. P. Odell, Union National Bank. E. S- Lacey. Bankers' National Bank. Chauncey J. Blair. Merchants' National Bank. John W King. Fort Dearborn National Bank. Byron L. Smith. Northern Trust Company. William .\. (iilt-s. Capitalist. Francis B. Peabody, Bank'-r. Henry 'W. L-.'man. Title and Trust Company. Chas. L. WiUoughby. Capitalist, and of Willoughby. Hill .t Co Winston & (.'o , Bankers and Brokers. F. H. Winston. Capitalist. Robt. Law. Capitalist. GRAIN. COMMISSION .\ND BOARD Charles Counsi-lman of Chas Counsel Carrington. Hannah & Co, B A Eckhart. Hoyd J. Smith. E. A Big^l'ow. L. W. Bodman, S G. Lynn. Francis ]. Kenneth. Harry Raymond. R. W, Dunham James Crighton. U, T. Wright. W S Seav.-rns. Calumet Grain & Elevator Co Frank Marshall. Wm T. Baker. W. P, McCabe. J. H. Osborne Geo. T. Essix. Theo. R. Wright. H. W. Rogers William J Doe P B. Weare. C S Bentley. W. H. Crocker. John Hill. Jr. F. M. Scotield Israel P Rumsey. S A Scribner, J. H Hurlbut. J. W Richard Jno. J. Bryant. Ira S Isadore. James Carrathers. Buell (irain Cnmpan\ Wm. J. Pope Chas. T Raymond. Star Crescent Milling Co Geo W Stone. OF TRADE. man cv: Co. Wm H Harp r Ernest F. Smith. F. L, Stevens, J H Norton, W S, Booth, C, W. Requa W C, Erwin tS: Co Gilbert Montague, John C Nately, Wm, B, .\ndrews, John Cudahy. A, W. Green. Henry Batford John Gaynor, F. S. Hanson. J. H Wilbury. Roswell P Fish. E B Baldwin Swift & Co. PACKERS .\ H Veeder. A Booth Packing Company. Libbv. McNeill \- Libbv (;rocers A A. Sprague. — Sprague, Warner & Co W. M. .Hoyt & Co John A. Tolman Company Franklin Mac'Veagh A: Co Reid. Murdoch & Co. C Jevne & Co. (Otto C. EricsonI ,, ■l-''^. 276 CONFECTIONER. C. F Ganth^r. COMMISSION, FRUITS AND PRODUCE Washinston Porter of Porter Bros. Alfred Russell & Co. John Muir Wayne Low. A H Barber. Wm. Martin & Co. S. R. Udell & Co. C. W Cornell ]. H. Johnston & Co Earl Bros Price & Keith. A. A Kennard & Co. John A. Palni;r uS: Co. Merrill iV Eldredge. J. F. Fish & Co T. S Randall & Co. A H Weaver & Co E. R Baker. A. C Dow & Co. Barnett Bros. E. A. Roser & Co. DRY GOODS H N Higinbotham of Marshall Field (.V Co. Jno G. Shedd of Marshall Field & Co. Harry G Selfridgeof Marshall Field cV Co A L Bell of Marshall Field & Co John E Scott of Carson, Pirie. Scott & Co. A. McLeish of Carson. Pirie, Scott & Co. A. M, Rothschild of A. M. Rothschild & Co. David Mayer of Schlesinger & Mayer. E. Mandel of Mandel Bros. Siegel. Cooper & Co., per F. H Cooper. Chas. B. Farwell of J. V. Farwell & Co BOOTS AND SHOES. C. M. Henderson & Co , by Martin Howard M. D Wells & Co. Selz, Schwab & Co. Phelps, Dodged Palmer Company C. H. Fargo & Co. Geo. W. Ludlow Company, C. N. Black, treasurer. CLOTHIERS Henry W. King & Co. L. C Wachsmuth iV Co E Rothschild & Bros. Cahn, Wampold & Co Guthman. Ullman & Silverman. H. G Ederheimer, Stein A: Co Kihn Bros. Purinlon, merchant tailor. CLOAKS. Griswold. Palmer & Co. B. Israel & Co. F, Siegel iV Bros HATS, CAPS, GLOVES AND STRAW GOODS Keith Brothers & Co. Bush, Simmons & Co Sweet, Dempster & Co. MILLINERY Edson. Keith & Co. D, B Fisk & Co 277 FURNITURE AND HOUSE FURNISHINGS Alexander H, Revell of \ H Revell & Co. Frank B Tobev of the Tobey Furniture Company. A H Andrews of A II Andrews & Co. J S Ford, Johnson & Co GOLD AND SILVERWARE. JEWELRY AND PRECIOUS STONES Spaulding i Co , by Lloyd Miller. Treas. Hyman. Ber.g A Co. C K Giles of Giles Bros A Co CHINA AND POTTERY Burley & Tyrell Pitkin & Brooks PAINTS. OILS. VARNISHES, ETC F. W. Devoe & C. T. Raynolds Co. Heath & Milligan Manufacturing Company. D R. Armstrong & Co. DECORATORS. The Almini Coinpan\ , ];)y Col R H. Stewart J G McCarthy Chicago Decorating Company. Geo Mart, Treas, MACHINERY William |, Chalmers of Eraser & Chalmers McCormick Har\'esting Machine Company, Heine Safety Boiler Company. Iiy |as H Harris CARRIAGE MANUFACTURERS Jas J Andrews of C. P Kiiriball Company HARDWARE Hibbard. Spencer, Barllett & Co. Orr ^V Lockett Hardware C'lmpany BOOKS. STATIoN1';RY, PRINTING A. C. McClurg & Co. Andrew McNally of Rand, McNally tV Co Wdliam H Raud of Rand, McNally & Co, T C, Haynes of Rand, McNally ,V Co Western Publishing House, by H L. Turner, President PAPER MANUF.VCTURERS AND DEALERS Gef)rge H. Taylor ^S; Co J, W Butler Paper Company. 178 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. \V W. Kimball Company. Lyon & Healy. Lyon, Potter & Co (C. A Potter. I GUNS, TACKLE. WHEELS AND EVERY CHARACTER OF SPORTING GOODS. A. G Spalding & Bros. Gormully ^: [eflery Manufacturing Company, R, Pliilip Gorniully, President. ARCHITECTS Henrv Ives Cobb. W. W, Bovington & Co. FIREWORKS Consolidated Fireworks Company of America, Louis .A Seeberger B. F. Jacobs. Byron A. Baldwin & C R. L, Martin Jay Dwiggins. W. M. Baker. Edwin F. Getchell. josiah L. Lombard. John A. Doherty Eugene H Fishburn. Cieo. L Warner Winston & Co. John S Cooper- Samuel B. Foster. REAL ESTATE. Liunlap Smith, Prest Real Estate Bo; W T Block of Grant Land Associat James H. Van Vlissingen. W. W.Baird of Baird & Warner, )- Isaac F. Rubel. Knott, Lewis & Co. W D, Kerfoot Company. Cuthbert W. Laing. R E Ismond. E C. Crane R W Hyman. C L. Hammond. S. Wilmer Farwell. s. E. Gross. LAWYERS. F H. Wintson. Jno J Knickerbocker ard. ion. Malcom McNeill. H. S. Dietrich Eugene A Bornique. Edward S. Hyman. William A. Bond. B. R. De Young. Frederick S. Oliver. Walter H Wilson. V. H. Surghnor. P. L. Garrity W H Cairndufi Henrv W. Leman. MINISTERS OF THE GOSPEL Rt. Rev. Samufl Fallows. LL. D , Bishop Reformed Episcopal Church. Rev. H. W. Bolton. D. D., Pastor Centenary M. E, Church. Rev. Hiram W. Thomas, D D., Pastor People's Church. Rev. Jenkin Lloyd Jones, D D,, Pastor All Souls Church ^-^r R. A. Waller. 279 HOTELS Paliiu-r House. Col. H. T Brien. Mgr IXSUR.WCE M L. C. Funkhouser. Thos. S. Quincey. W- A. Ale.sander DAIRY. Central Creamery Compan\. TRANSPORTATION COMPANY (ien Joseph Stockton. LUMBER. Francis Beidler of Francis Beidler & Co. GAS AND ELECTRIC FIXTURES. C. A. Vosbur.gh, Mgr., W. C. Vosburgh Manufacturing Company. PLATE GLASS. Geo. F. KiiTiball of Geo F. Kimball & Co. CONTRACTOR Geo, C. Prussing SURVEYORS. Samuel S Greeley of Greeley-Carlson Compan\ RAWHIDES, The Chicago Rawhide Manufacturing Company, Wm. H. Preble. S.'cretary. NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING. Lord & Thomas. D M. Lord 28o Chicago. June 15, 1895 GVk. John C. Under tvood, Painter House, Clnca!;o: Dear Sir — In reply to the questions you submit to me as to the feasibility of getting representative bodies here in Chicago to attend the Cotton States' exposition that is to be held at Atlanta, Ga , to visit said exposition during the month of October. I wish to state that I am heartily in favor of such a movement, and would be very glad indeed to see the directors and ex-directors of our World's Columbian exposition, also the repre- sentatives of our great commercial interests, and also to have accompany such represen- tative bodies some of our military. I think would be a most excellent thing, and I certainly would lend all the aid I could in my humble way in furthering such an enterprise I wish to state right here that I had a little experience with the Southern Con- federacy from iS6j to 1865 and, I to-day. have a bullet in my possession that passed through my left shoulder I want to state, general, that 1 bear no malice 1 consider the war ended and all malice and ex'erything pertaining thereto should be buried, and I am most happy to join and do everything I can in any movement that will forever obliter- ate any feeling, except that of brotherly love and the greatest possible harmony between the north and the south, and I willingly will take pleasure in doing anything I can to help you further the movement in the interest of the Cotton States' exposition. I am. Yours very truly. (Signed) WASHINGTON PORTER. H. L Turner & Co.. Bankers, Etc. / Chicago. Illinois, ) [Extract from letter of June 15. 1S95 ] Geij. Johu C. Uuder-vood, Palmer House, Chicn,i^o. De.sr Sir — Your letter of June nth, addressed to Mr. Peck and myself. dul>' received. From the multitude of cordial expressions which have come to me personally from different parts of the south. I am convinced that your statement that the south is just at this time especially friendly to this city, is wholly true. I believe that your suggestion for a convention at Atlanta between the business men of Chicago and of the south, could be made of great and direct financial interest to this city. I am further convinced that the especially warm feeling of the entire south toward the First regiment, for its outspoken and unhesitating co-operation in the recent dedication of the Confederate monument in this city, is so ardent that its services as escort would insure an overwhelming reception to the party. * * * * * * [Letter of July 2. 1895,] Giir 'Jolii! C i'iid,-r'iuld have been greatly to his personal advantagi- to ha\e done so. and hi' was so ultra in his ^■r^ !82 scHithein expressions thai ihirinn an interview after the assassination of I'resident Lincoln angry words passed between ns He again went to Washington. I think in li-ljruary. 1865. to attempt his exchange, bnt did not sncceed, and retnrning. was even more pronounced in his southern sentiments, and was true to his cause to the end (Signed) T. W. CAMPBELL, Lnte Lieit/enatit-CoioUc'/ Sezwntt'enth Kentuckv Ca7'a/yy, and cominandant post at Bo7i'lin^ Green, K\\ Ofvlcial Coi'Y: "I By autlinrityof ttie Secretary of War. | (Siunedl F. C. AINSWORTH. \ Col., U. S. A.. Chief of Office. J MILITARY POSITIONS M.ARCus J. Wright, Agent for tlie Collection of Confederate Records. War Records Office. War Department, Washington, D. C, February 25, 1895. 1 Co! yolin C. Underuh'od, Cozdngton, Kv.. My Dear Colonel — I have to inform you that the records of the Confederate army show that you commenced your service in the Confederate army as a staff officer of Gen. S. 15. Buckner, and subsequently you were appointed a *lieutenant of engineers in the Confederate States army, and afterward an appointment was made l)y the secretary of war of the Confederate States, making Ceorge B. Hodge a colonel, and you a flieuten- ant-colonel, to raise troops for the Confederate army. This was in May, 1863. You were afterward captured by the Federal army while very sick, and that your application for exchange was refused by Secretary Stanton; that you were imprisoned in Louisville. Ky.. and in Cincinnati, and finally taken to Fort Warren. Boston harbor, where you remained a prisoner nearly a year, and were specially paroled in Jidy. 1804. and on lea\'- ing Fort Warren \ou went to Washington, endeavoring to effect \our exchange, which was refused. Very respectfnlU' )oiirs. (Signed) MARCUS J. WRICMT. A^^ent of till- War Drpartment . ENDORSEMENTS. Considering the liij;!! military source of the statoiiu-nt, it is pardon- able to make public tht- following: Gen. Longstreet, on taking the southern train at Cincinnati, the evening of June 2, 1895, while parting with the author, was so consid- erate antl kinel as to say, in substance: -'I regret you were captured early and had not an important command during the war, for had such been the case I believe you could and would have rendered valuable *On reconiniendatioiis from Maj -Gen. S. B Buckner. C. S. .\.. fioii. T. H. Watts of .Ala., attorney general C. S., Col. Ci. W, C, Lee of President Davis' staff, and others. ■' when a young man Lieut. -Gov. Underwood, then a lieutenant of engineers in the Confederate army, served in my command. He proved efficient in the discharge of his duties." » * * * March 6. iSgs. (Signed) ■' S. B. BUCKNER." +By direction of President Davis, through instructions conveyed to Mr, Seddon. secretary of war C. S , by Col. Wm. Preston Johnston of the president's staff. 2 8;, service to the Confederacy; " anil, sulisequently, in answer to a letter of thanks for liis favorable opinion, he replied with this comnuinication: C(it y. C. Underwood, CoviiigloH, k'y.: Mv Dear Sir— The system and order wiili which you managed the large number of visitors and spectators during the ceremonies of unveiling the monument to the Confed- erate dead at Chicago on the 3nth of May last suggested to my mind the great advantage of such order and system, could ue ha\o hail it in the Confederate army during the year or two of its last service in the lield I am pleased to so state in thanking you for your untiring attentions during oiLr travels going to and returning from Chicago. Very truly yours, (Signed) JAMES LONGSTREET, Veteran Corps, j First Regiment Infantrv I N G - Chicago, February 13, uSgij ) 6V«. John C. iliidoru'ood, M,ijor-(;,)nial Coiiini,iii,liiv^ Unil.d Confcdrr.ilr ]',l,i ,111s, Koom 4. j6o C/,nk slr,;i, Cilr: Dear General — .\t the annu.d meeting of the Veteran corps of the First regi- ment infantry I. N G . held at the armory on Monday evening, February 10, iS')ii. after the historian read his report, on inotion of Comrade Lawrence M I'!nnis the following resolution was unanimously adopted ■Bo it RosoIto,! by the members of the Veteran corps of the First regiment infantry I. N. G., at its annual meeting, that the thanks of this corps are due and are hereby tendered to Gen. John C. Underwood for his energetic and enthusiastic efforts which resulted in the dedication of the monument to the Confederate dead at Oakwoods cemetery, Chicago, last Memorial Day, and the subsequent visit of the First regiment infantry I N G to .\tl,intri and llie cities of the south 1 am yours very truly. (Signed) FKED. N SAKCiliNT. Soirrlarw THE BEGINNING OE THE END. As the result of Chicago's hospitable demonstration toward the renowned ex-Confederate officers and other distinguished southern visitors on the occasion of the dedication of the Confederate ninnnnient in Oakwoods cemetery. May 30, 1895, the First regiment infantry, I. N, G., made a tour through several southern states, and such was its enthusiastic reception b\ the people as it •■marched through Georgia," that the seed for burying the liatchot of thr sixties has been thoroughly sown. On the streets of Augusta, company i\f, Capt. Edw. W. Switzer, commanding, fired volleys over the imaginar\' grave of the unpleasant past. As the smoke from its rifles arose and became lost in tlie lialmy atmospliere of the southern clime, so should the misunderstandings. O J o 2<^5 hatreds and strifes of the belligerent era be made to \ anish and recollec- tions be cherished imlj', of the honorable, valiant and noble deeds <:)f the contending elements of the conntry. Let the sod be turned with bayonets, all wrongs burieti 'neath their arch of steel; let dissensions disperse and disappear as smoke, and ever recollect and herald the chivalrous attainments and soldicrK prowess of the opposing forces of tlu- two sections, now at peace, reunited and welded with bonds of interest anil love. The sun rising clear, in a cloudless sky, by its golden light illuminates the bright future of the Nation.