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UNVEILING AND DEDICATION OF MONUMENT TO ON THE CAPITOL GROUNDS AT AUSTIN, TEXAS THURSDAY, OCTOBER TWENTY-SEVEN NINETEEN HUNDRED AND TEN TEXAS STATE CAPITOL AND MINUTES OF THE THIRTY-NINTH ANNUAL REUNION OF l^oob'0 %tms Bngatie i^ssocfatton HELD IN SENATE CHAMBER AT AUSTIN, TEXAS OCTOBER TWENTY-SIX AND TWENTY-SEVEN NINETEEN HUNDRED AND TEN TOGETHER WITH A SHORT MONUMENT AND BRIGADE ASSOCIATION HISTORY AND CONFEDERATE SCRAP BOOK ACTUAL COST OF THIS BOOK IS FIVE DOLLARS PER VOLUME TWO HUxMDRED CCJPIES HAVE BEEN DISTRIBUTED FREE TO COMRADES : EDITION IS SMALL ORDERS FILLED AT 35.00 Compiled and Published by F. B. CHILTON 2513 Louisiana Street HOUSTON, TEXAS 19U COPYRI9MTED I9M BY F. B. CHILTON HOUSTON. TIXAS )CI.A^;)o574 ^ 1 <^ Index to Contents SOMETHING GOOD ON EVERY PAGE ||ool)*s Ce^as ilrifiabe DID THEIR DUTY EVERY DAY DURING FOUR TERRIBLE YEARS OF BLOODY WAR WHEN NOT FIGHTING, DYING OR DEAD— THEY WERE ALWAYS READY TO RESPOND WITH ALACRITY TO EVERY DEMAND OF THEIR COUNTRY OR CALL OF THEIR GOD Frontispiece ILLUSTRATIONS General J. B. Hood ..... Battle Flags of Confederacy Baby of Hood's Texas Brigade . Captain F. B. Chilton . . _ . Secretary and Treasurer E. K. Goree Monument, Hood's Texas Brigade - Hon. John Henry Kirby Captain James T. Hunter - . . . _ Soldier-Boy of 1862 ... Major George W. Littlefield . Last Meeting of Gen. Lee and Stonewall Jackson General Robert Edward Lee Soldier.Boy of 1861 General Wm. R. Hamby .... Captain W. T. Hill In Memoriam 366 Facino Page 27 46 48 50 114 116 128 146 156 160 210 268 «' INTRODUCTORY THERE are little incidents and Imppenings which we all like to recall as we lov- ingly turn back the pages of our lives — the echo of an old song, the remembrance of noble words spoken by noble lips, the proud recollection of hand-clasps with men and women who have written their names big upon the scroll of human destiny — these are the things which we preserve forever in the amber of our memory as the years flow silently by. Ah, how vividly do we recall those stirring days when the South was fighting for honor and glory against overwhelming odds ! Memory, like a dim veil is dropped before our eyes and on the faded panorama of the past, the forms of the gray-coated Confederates loom up once more, and as the curtain drops upon the final scene at Appomattox, the voice of the one great actor breaks the stillness: "Men, 1 have done the best 1 could for you." And the thought of having seen Eobert E. Lee in the flesh and shaken his hand, is saddened by that other thought which Shakespeare so beautifully puts in the mouth of Hamlet: "He was a man. Take him for all in all, I shall not look upon his like again." The old veteran alone in his library sees again the strong sides of Missionary Ridge; sees the bright red flash of the artillery once more and hears the dull boom followed by the crash of Musketry. Quick, he must be in it; the boys in gray are being repulsed. A lean arm is stretched toward the battered old sword on the wall and then falls nerveless to his side again — it is but a memory; the battle is a thing of the past — the old soldier is merely "fighting his battles o'er again." And so this volume is the outgrowth of some of these memories of the past which were once real enough. With a recollection of curious souvenirs of Confederate days — all woven into a tribute to the gallant Confederate Veterans and to the noble daughters of the Con- federacy. The pages from which many of these extracts were made have become familiar to every true Southerner, but there cannot be too many repetitions of those blood-stirring incidents which today, after all the lapse of years, still make the pulse beat faster and the Southern heart grow fonder. There is a pleasant, antiquarian flavor in this collection of memories, and they exhale a rare perfume that blows sweet and fresh from the sunny lands of the South. In imagina- tion, we hear the merry laugh of "Jeb" Stuart as he dashes away in pursuit of a troop of blue-coats; and then for a moment, through a mist of tears, we catch a glimpse of the sad, ascetic face of "Stonewall Jackson," or thrill again at the thought of handsome John Mor- gan riding to his death with a song on his lips. For, through all the chicanery of politics, through all the blood and horror of a four-years' war, they carried themselves like heroes. Beaten? Not a bit of it. Overpowered is a better word to use. "Why, we just wore our- selves out licking you," said General Robert Toombs of Georgia, years afterward in talking to a Xorthern officer. And witty "Bob" Toombs told the truth. The men who wore the gray will be enshrined in our hearts forever. Their memory can never fade. As the Roman matron in the long, winter evenings told her listening chil- dren "How brave Horatius kept the bridge in the good days of old," so will the Southern mother always tell her sons and daughters of the glorious days of the Confederacy when Lee and Jackson, and Hood and Stuart and Morgan held the bridge against the whole Xorth- ern army. Sons, daughters and children of the Confederacy keep a perpetual remembrance of the deeds of those who suffered for us that it may aid in the establishment of tlie truth, and hasten the triumph of virtue. Let us never forget the spleadid men who fought to uphold a principle. Their heritage was one of blood. Ours is the glory of their fame, and a love that endureth forever. S. B. M. X PREFACE OUTSIDE of truth— and nothing but the truth— this book will not bear the scrutiny of critics. It has not been col- lected, written or arranged by one who ever has or ever could arrange even a good scrap book. No effort has been made to gratify the curious or the fastidious, but our earnest prayer has gone forth that within these leaves will be found much to interest my dear comrades of Hood's Texas Brigade, whose welfare here and hereafter is very precious to the compiler of their Minutes of Reunion and Dedication at Austin, Oct. 26 and 27, 1910. No fiction, no anecdotes — nothing but the truth. There is no literary merit attached to this volume; there has been no attempt to make this book like any other on earth. It has an individuality of its own, and there never has been another like it. It is a plainly told story of the most remarkable body of intrepid soldiers that ever fought and died for pure principles. The facts here included come from many sources, and in the telling by so many different people, there is necessarily much seeming repetition because it is all about one command, and the relators and speakers are telling the same story their own way. But to the earnest seeker for the truth and knowl- edge as to the awful horrors of war this book will appeal as no other ever did, or ever will. Follow the actual names of our noble dead through battle after battle where they are wounded many times and then finally read their names among the killed and wonder at the sublime courage that marked Hood's Texas Brigade through four years of bloody war. There is not on earth another such record as the chroniclers within this book — each and every one — from War Department at Washington, from highest chief, from ablest speaker and best historian — in unstinted measure freely give to Hood's Texas Brigade. Read the inscriptions on their monument; see what Presi- dent Davis, Generals Lee and Jackson, Hood and many others said in days when war was on; read what every history and every book- writer, without exception, says of their actual feats; read what gifted poets have sung in words that breathe; pore over their awful casualty list; stand awestruck over the few left alive to surrender at Appomattox — and then know not the half has been told of the heroism, suffering and death of that famous body of volunteer soldiers: Hood's Texas Brigade. Houston, Texas, F. B. CHILTON February 1, 1911. 2>et)tcatton rHIS volume pays merited tribute to the most gallant brigade of soldiers the world ever saw; is compiled in their honor; is an added memorial to the sacred memory of their glorious dead; and is, with grateful hearts and ever lingering, pleasant memories, most affec- tionately inscribed to their true friend, unselfish and generous benefactor Hon. John Henry Kir by by the author and his appreciative comrades of Hood'' s Texas Brigade. For, without his help, the perfection of their earthly aims and hopes anight never have been \attai71ed. PRESS OP* REIN J. SONS COMPANV HOUSTON, TEXAS THE CONFEDERATE GRAY. BY LILITA M. LEVER. what could I tell that hath not been told Or sing that hath not been sung, Though my heart were changed to a harp of gold With quivering strings new strung? 1 should only echo the martial strain Of the bards of yesterday, Or my words should fall like the drip of rain On graves of the martyred Gray. I should sing again of the starry cross That floated so proudly o'er, Undimmed in the gloom of defeat and loss. Till the bugle rings once more And the drum beat sounds through the hostile hiss Of the bullets in the fray, Where our knighthood courted Death's icy kiss For the glory of the Gray. I should tell once more how the stars by night Kept watch with their vision clear O'er the sleeping champions of Truth and Right, Who at roll call answered : "Here !" And the dirge should sound down the empty years For the brave souls passed away. For the widow's sighs and the orphan's tears And the shroud of blood-stained Gray. Or the maiden's sobs for her fallen love Asleep in his youthful prime With naught but the daisies in bloom above For his epitaph sublime ; I should thrill my harp with the passionate pain, The yearning of one sad day, When she watched at the rose-wreathed gate in vain For her soldier boy in Gray. Or my soul should soar to the prouder theme Of the Southland's stainless name, Like a pearl enshrined in the rainbow gleam Of a high and deathless fame ; But I could not win from its storied past One chapter or sad or gay That shall not be baptized with tears at last For memory of the Gray. Peal forth, ye bugles, a welcome clear ! Ye fifes and ye drums, ring true ! Uprear, ye Southrons, that emblem dear, The cross in a field of blue! Lo ! the dead march on with their noiseless tread In the living ranks to-day. And a glory shines round each silvered head — God's benison on the Gray. (This poem has literary and poetic merit, and for its pure sentiment should find a place in all Confederate literature. It was dedicated to the United Confederate Veterans in Eeunion at New Orleans in April, 1906. Miss Lever is now Jlrs. Lilita Lever Younge, of Few Orleans, and a writer of note. Her father was a ITnion sol- dier, her mother a loyal Southern woman.) A Distinguished Federal Soldier Writes as to Con- federate History Being Preserved. "I was a Northern man, and my sympathies were with the Union cause ; but I would not be a good American if I did not join in expres- sions of admiration, praise, and honor for the gallant men of the Confederacy who, against such tremendous obstacles and odds, put up the bravest, the most gallant and heroic fight ever recorded in history. "The glories of Marathon and Thermopyla:!, the heroism and genius of Themistocles, ilil- tiades, and Leonidas pale into insignificance be- fore the deeds of Lee, Stonewall Jackson, and Joe Johnston, not to speak of a score of others. That war has made the history of the United States of America immortal. For the noble devotion, the heroic self sacri- fice, and the sublime courage humanity is capable of were never before so ex- emplified to the world as in that struggle. Certainly no better work can engage the survi- vors of the war and the descendants of the heroes who have passed away than in lovingly preserving every scrap of history' and tradition and being fully prepared to refute all slanders and misrepresentations. "We are proud of our great country, North and South, and as true Americans we look on the bravery and valor of the Confederate sol- diers as reflecting honor and glory on our whole country and race." The Following Sketch Shows Some of the Trials of the Brigade The first severe test of manhood that came to the Fourth and Fiftii Texas Regiments came to them in August, 18G1, as they marched across the then trackless plains of Western Louisiana. They were sent across in four camps of five com- panies each, without arms. The route was from Niblett's Bluff on the Sa- bine to New Iberia on the Teche River. Rain had begun to fall licfore the head of the column reached Nibletts and the prairies were flooded. The section in which I was interested was 12 days on the march and a heavy rain fell every day, save one. The sun was hot and the water on the ground was warm. The men often waded knee-deep for long distances. Bridges were gone and no man escaped a ducking each day. Sometimes it was barely possible to get firm ground for camp. The men were poorly equipped for sucli conditions and the founda- tions were laid for serious sickness and a heavy death lii^t later in the year; hundreds died be- cause of this severe exposure. I shudder when I recall the horrors of that awful march and often at sight of a dark thunder cloud recall the suffering of those men. The 32 companies of the three Texas regi- ments that formed Hood's Texas Brigade aver- aged 140 men each, counting rank, file and re- cruits, a force of 4,480 men, most of them in the prime of life or younger — a few of them were gray-haired. Every known pursuit then followed in Texas was there represented. Two of the First Texas companies were largely from cities, so was a Fifth Texas Company. Nearly all were used to the open air life and readily adapted themselves to camp life, yet there was no great number of cowboys with us, the cowboys naturally drifting to the "critter" companies. The one great feature of these men was the perfect feeling of comraderie that prevailed. Each company had men of wealth among them. Each company had many poor men, some very poor men among them, but in their messes there was no grouping based on wealth, nor in pro- motion in our ranks; there was no selection of rich men or rich men's sons. i\rerit ruled and ruled unerringly. The weak- ling in body fell by the wayside. The weakling in spirit was rated down to such level as his weakness marked out for him. 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Colonel Wigfall of the First Regiment became a Brigadier General, but soon resigned to be- come a Confederate Senator from Texas. Mc- Leod died early in the war, which caused the promotion of A. T. Eainey to Colonel, H. M. Black to Lieutenant-Colonel, and P. A. Work to Major. Black was killed at the battle of Eltham Landing; Eainey was wounded at Gaines' Mill, and was not again with the regiment. Major Work was promoted to Lieutenant- Colonel and on account of disabilities received in service, resigned in 1864. Major Dale of the First Texas was killed at the battle of Sharpsburg. At the close of the war F. S. Bass was Colonel of thi.* regiment, and E. J. Harding Lieutenant-Colonel. Colonel Bass died several years ago, but Colonel Harding, who is now living in Jackson, Miss., is now in Austin, with his wife and daughter, to attend the reunion of the brigade and the dedication of the momi- ment. Captain Powell of Company D, Fifth Texa5, was promoted to Colonel, and is now living in St. Louis, 84 years of age. He has written that he would like to attend the reunion but is too old to travel so far. He was wounded a num- ber of times during the war. Captain Upton of Company B was promoted to Lieutenant- Colonel and was killed at Manassas. Captain Whaley of Company C became a Major and was killed at Freeman's Ford on the Rappahannock River. Of the regimental ofEicers of the Fourth Texas, Lieutenant-Colonel Marshall and Major Warwick were both killed at the battle of Gaines' Mill. Captain Key of Company A became a Colonel and was wounded a number of times. Captain Carter of Company B, the Austin com- pany, became a Lieutenant-Colonel and was killed at Gettysburg. Captain Townsend of C became a Major and lost a leg at Manassas. Captain John D. Bane of D became a Colonel : he was wounded several times but survived the war. He died some years ago. Captain Wink- ler of Company I rose to be Lieutenant-Colonel, and Captain Martin of K became a Major. STTKTirORS ARE FEW. Captain E. H. Cunningham of San Antonio is the only survivor of the original Captains of tlie Fourth Regiment. Major A. G. Clopton of the First Texas, who will make one of the re- sponses to the address of welcome today, and who is now past 80, and Colonel P. A. Work of Kountzp, Texas, are the only sun'iving Captains of the First Regiment. Colonel E. 11. Powell, alone of the original Captains of the Fifth Texas, is now living. "It is doubtful," said General W. R. Hamby the other da_v, "if among the officers of the three regiments who sun'ived the war there was a single one who escaped being wounded." At the beginning of the war the three regi- ments numbered about 3, -500 men; they lost in killed and wounded during the war more than 80 per cent, of the total enrollment. Less than 300 are now living. TOM GREEN RIFLES. The Tom Green Rifles, Company B, Fourth Texas, after its organization in February, 1861, in Travis County, started to San Antonio to assist in the capture of the United States garri- son at that place, but before reaching there a courier arrived saying that it had already sur- rendered. The company was in camp of instruc- tion on the San Marcos River for several weeks, then went to Houston and thence to Richmond, Va. The original officers were B. F. Carter, Cap- tain, who was disabled at Gaines' Mill, and who since the war was for years commissioner of the general land office ; W. C. Walsh, First Lieuten- ant, later made a Captain; J. T. Laurin, Sec- ond Lieutenant, who was promoted to a Cap- taincy, was wounded twice and died in Missis- sippi several years ago; R. J. Lambert, Third Lieutenant, who was killed at Gaines' Mill. The original company consisted of 148 men, of whom ten are now living: General A. S. Roberts, General of the Texas State troops after the war; Captain W. C. Walsh. Val C. Giles, Dr. L. D. Hill, General W. R. Hamby and S. F. Stone of Austin ; E. B. Millican of Lampasas, John F. McGee of San Marcos, G. H. Crozier of Dallas and A. R. Masterson of Brazoria County. THREE TEXAS BATTLE FLAGS. These battle flags of the three Texas regi- ments will figure in the exercises today, and their torn folds will be objects of much interest and veneration to the old soldiers and all others who know anything of the ordeals of blood through which they went. The original battle flag of the Fourth Regi- ment and the Lone Star flag of the Fifth Texas had been so riddled with shot and shell by Octo- ber. 1862, that they could hardly be recognized as flags, and, as the men naturally were ex- tremely proud of them and were anxious to pre- serve them, the two flags were sent by Colonel S. H. Darden to Texas and presented to Gov- ernor F. R. Lubbock to be preserved in the archives of the State. An entry in the journal of Chaplain N. A. Davis, made at the time, is of interest in this connection: HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE 15 TORN TO SHREDS. October 7 and 8 I was again in the camp and Generals Longstreet and Hood were reviewing the troops. On the 8th, as I sat looking on while one regiment after another passed in review (eighteen in all), I saw one flag in which were many holes made by the bullets of the enemy. I watched it until it had gone some distance past. It was a matter of great interest to me to see an object upon which the history of the recent battle was so plainly and truthfully writ- ten. From the manly step of the ensign one could easily see that he was proud of his colors. It was a "Xione Star" flag and belonged to the Fifth Texas Eegiment, and after the parade I learned that it had been pierced forty-seven times and seven ensigns had fallen under it. By the time I turned from looking after it, another was passing me. I knew it. It was an old acquaintance. Many times had I seen it on dress parade, but never with such mingled feelings of pride and sorrow. It called to mind all the hardships and sufPering. fire and blood through which we had passed. It was made and presented by Miss Lula Wig- fall to Colonel Hood for the Fourth Texas Reg- iment, with the motto, "Fear not, for I am with thee. Say to the Xortli. give up, and to the South, keep not back,"' which was engraved on the spear head. Xine ensigns had fallen under it on the field, and it had brought off the battle scars of sixty-five balls and shot, besides the marks of three shells. It was the only flag to be seen that had gone through So many battles and had so many marks of honor. It was understood that this was the last time it would appear upon parade, for it is an object of too much pride to the regi- ment and honor to the State of Texas to be kept in camp. On tomorrow it is to be committed to the care of Captain Darden, to be sent home to report our conduct in the hour of our coun- try's struggles, and to be deposited among the archives of the State. And knowing that hun- dreds would desire to see it, I had a drawing made and here present it to our friends and rel- atives at home, that they may see the battle flag around which the old Fourth rallied in so many struggles for our country's liberty, and beneath which so many of our brave men have fallen. It is with great pride that we can send it home without a single stain, and to it the men of the Fourth can point for the records of their deeds as long as Texas exists an independent and sovereign State. FLAG OF FIRST TEXAS. Of the flag of the First Texas Eegiment, Val C. Giles of Austin, who was a member of Com- pany B, Fourth TexaSj has written the follow- ing interesting account: Hanging on the wall in the Texas State Li- brary is a wornout, faded, silken relic of the eventful sixties — a Lone Star Texas flag, so tattered and torn by war and time that the cas- ual observer will pass it by unobserved. It has a history, but is silent now, as silent as the gal- lant fellows who carried it, fought for it and died under it in the old cornfield at Sharpsburg, Md.. September 17, 1862. Triumphantly it has waved over the old First Texas Infantr}' on the banks of the Potomac at Yorktown. at Eltham's Landing, at Seven Pines, at Gaines' Mill, at Malvern Hill, at Free- man's Ford, at Second Manassas, at Boons- boro Gap and went down in blood on the battle- field at Sharpsburg. The First Eegiment was so proud of this flag that they carried it in a silk oil cloth case and never unfurled it except on review, dress parade or in battle. The whole brigade was proud of it and when we saw it waving in the Virginia breeze it was a sweet reminder of home, a thousand miles away. It was made and presented to the First Texas Infantry by Miss Lula Wigfall. whiL* her father. Louis t. Wigfall, was Colonel of the regiment, early in 1861. I^ater on she made a beautiful battle flag out of her mother's wedding dress and gave it to the Fourth Eejriment while they were in winter quarters on the Potomac. This flag is now in the possession of the Daugh- ters of the Confederacy and can be seen in their room in the Capitol building. The First Texas Infantr\' was one of the few regiments in Lee's army that had twelve full companies in it. At the beginning of the wa", numerically, it was one of the strongest reei- ments in the Army of Northern Virginia, but disease and bullets greatly diminished its num- bers before it reached the fatal field of Sharps- burg. When this old Lone Star flag in the Texas Library was returned to the State by the Sec- retary of War, it was labeled "Texas Brigade flag, captured at Antietam, Maryland." Knowing that Hood's Texas Brigade, the only Texas troops that served in the Army of Northern Virginia, had no "lirigade flag," General William R. Haiu- bv and myself, members of the Fourth Texas Regiment of that old brigade, vis- ited the Capitol to see if we could discover wherein lay the mistake. General Hamby's rec- ollections of Hood's Brigade and our eventful campaign of 1862 is remarkably clear. He re- 16 THIRTY-NINTH ANNUAL REUNION members precisely the order in which the Texas troops entered the battle of Sharpsbnrg. Al- though he had not recovered from a wound re- ceived at second Manassas, he went into that battle barefooted and came out of it unscathed and well shod ! I know that our brigade Quar- termaster issued no shoes or clothing of any kind during Lee's first raid in Maryland, but I never asked him where he got his shoes. As soon as Judge Raines, the affable libra- rian, pointed out the flag we both recognized it, although it had been more than forty years since last we saw it. There is no doubt about it, this is the Texas flag lost by the First Regi- ment in the battle of Sharpsburg. Colonel P. A. Work, who commanded that regiment at the battle of Sharpsburg, in his of- ficial report says, in speaking of the flag: "Dur- ing the engagement I saw four bearers of our State colors shot down ; first, John Hanson ; second, James Day; third, Charles Kingsbury, and fourth, James Malone; others raised the colors until four more were shot down. The colors started back with the regiment as it re- tired and when lost no one knew it save him who had fallen with it." Chaplain Nicholas A. Davis of the Fourth Regiment, in his book entitled "Campaign from Texas to Maryland," says : "The First carried its old flag through every battle until at Sharps- burg, where the ensign was shot down unob- served in the cornfield as the regiment was changing its position to prevent being flanked. and it fell into the hands of the enemy, who, we learn from some of our men that were made prisoners, rejoiced over it exceedingly. Mount- ing it upon a music wagon and running the stars and stripes over it, drove it through the camp to the tune of Yankee Doodle, and then to McClellan's headquarters where they deliv- ered themselves of spread eagle speeches on the subject of capturing a Texas flag. Well, let them make the most of it, for it is the first Texas flag they have got and I guess many of them will bite the dust before thev get an- other." Following is an extract from the New York Herald of September 20, 1862 : "While our lines rather faltered the rebels made a sudden and impulsive onset and drove our gallant fellows back over a part of the hard won field. Here, up the hills and down tlirougli the woods and standing corn, over the plowed ground and the clover, the line of fire swept to and fro as one side or the other gained a tem- porary advantage. It is bej'ond all wonder how men such as these rebel troops are can fight as they do. That those ragged and filthy wretches, sick, hungry and always miserable, should jirove such heroes in the fight is past explanation. Men never fought better. There was one regi- ment that stood up before the fire of two or three of our long range batteries and two full regiments of infantry. Although the air was vocal with tlie whistle of bullets, there they stood and delivered their fire in perfect order." HOOD'S MEN ARE IN 39th ANNUAL SESSION. Veterans of Honored Cause Clasp Hands and Recall Old Memories. Many Addresses Heard. Session a Feast of Good Things. Battle Flags Presented. Concert at Night. Business Transacted. A i)prson liMj)pcning in on the old soldiers in the Senate chamber before the House was called to order would have been impressed anew with the strength of the tie that binds together men who liave campaigned and fought, and slept side by side through four years of bloody war. The enduring tenderness of that tie is a prov- erb, but it is necessary to attend a reunion of these old men to get the full force of the state- ment. The handshakers, the joyous exclama- tions at the sight of a long-absent comrade, the glad tears and fond embraces all attest the deep sincerity and genuine warmth of feeling well- ing up in the hearts of these survivors of a glo- rious era. Here gathered together were the majority of the 200 surviving veterans of Hood's Texas Brigade, tottering old men, come from the four corners of the State — and some of them from l)eyond its borders — they and their wives, daughters and sons, drawn by the common im- pulse of love and sentiment. Old and young, man and woman, entered into the spirit of the occasion, for all honored the cause and admired the heroism of the men who fought for it. Many an old scene, trivial or heroic, was gone over fondly for the hundredth time, for to these grandfathers, like lovers, the old story is ever new and grows dearer ^itli repetition and the flight of time. Some of the best things that hajipen at a Confederate reunion are those spontaneous and unforeseen incidents of which tlie printed pro- gram gives no hint. — Austin Statesman. HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE 17 DEDICATE MONUMENT TOMORROW. Parade Thursday Morning. Address by Hon. John H. Kirby and Governor Campbell. Business Session. Visit Woman's Home. today's program. 9 :30 a. m. — Enrollment of members and their descendants. Distribution of badges. 10 a. m. — Called to order by the President. Invocation by the Chaplain. Annual address of the President. Address of welcome, Mrs. W. T. Wroe, Pres- ident Albert Sidney Johnston Chapter, U. D. C. Address of welcome. Mayor Joseph D. Sayers, ex-Governor of Texas. Response, Major A. G. Clopton, First Texas Eegiment. Response, Major F. Charles Hume, Fifth Texas Regiment. Reading minutes of last meeting. Report of Secretary. Recess. 2 :30 p. m. — Reading letters and telegrams. Report of standing committees. Unfinished business. Recitation, "Hood's Texas Brigade," Miss Decca Lamar W''est of Waco. Presenting the old flags of the First, Fourth and Fifth Texas. The last roll call. Memorial address. Captain W. E. Barry, Fourth Texas. 4:30 p. m. — Visit the Confederate Home. 8 p. m. — Music. Address, "The Women of the Confederacy," Miss Katie Daffan, past President Texas Divi- sion, U. D. C. Promenade concert of Southern melodies, under the auspices of the Albert Sidney Johns- ton Chapter, U. D. C. With an elaborate program in the Senate chamber at the Capitol, the thirty-ninth reunion of the Hood's Texas Brigade opened this morn- ing at 9 :30 o'clock. The annual address by the President and addresses of welcome and re- sponses will be the features of the morning hours, while the afternoon and night will be taken up with business, the memorial address, recitations and a concert and reception to be given by the Albert Sidney Johnston Chapter, tJ. D. C, which will make the time pass pleas- antly for the old soldiers. Many of the men have been enjoying the first few hours of the reunion telling the stories of the old camp fires built within sight of the enemy on the hill across the way and by whose side they sat many a time watching the move- ments of the pickets of the Northern troops in the silence of the night. The old men gath- ered in groups last night at their headquarters anrl talked over thefe old times and the scenes which they lived through but out of which hun- dreds of their old comrades never came. The merchants of Austin have decorated their places of business along the line of march on the avenue and all completed in time for the parade tomorrow morning at 9 :30 o'clock. The parade will be one of the greatest that the citv has witnessed in a long time. The local military as well as a large number of other organizations will be out in full force to do honor to the memory of the famous fighters of the Hood's Texas i?rigade. The parade will form at Fifth Street and move to the monu- ment on the Capitol grounds, which will then be unveiled with appropriate ceremonies and addresses by prominent speakers, among whom will be Hon. John H. Kirby of Houston and Governor T. M. Campbell. In the afternoon regular business will be attended to, after which a visit will be made to the Confederate Woman's Home. — Austin Statesman. OFFICIAL MINUTES OF 39th ANNUAL REUNION HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE ASSOCIATION AND DEDICATION OF THEIR MONUMENT, OCTOBER 26th AND 27th, 1910. WEDNESDAY, OCT. 26TH. There were present 126 comrades, who were registered as follows and received a beautiful souvenir badge emblematic of both reunion and monument dedication: General W. R. Hamby, Company B, Fourth Texas, Austin, Texas. Captain W. C. Walsh, Company B, Fourth Texas, Austin, Texas. Lieutenant Campbell Wood, Company D, Fifth Texas, San Antonio. R. W. Murray, Company F, Fourth Texas, San Antonio. Major C. P. Nance, Company G, Fifth Texas, Antioch, Tenn. 18 THIRTY-NINTH ANNUAL REUNION W. L. Bailey, Company C, Fourth Texas, Houston, Texas. Tom Bigbee, Company G, Fifth Texas, Cam- eron, Texas. J. C. Quick, Company C, Fourth Texas, Hensley, Texas. Dr. L. D. Hill, Company B, Fourth Texas, Austin. N. C. Arnett, Company I, Eighteenth Geor- gia, Dallas. J. P. Smith, Company K, Fifth Texas, Gib- town, Texas. E. A. Ashley, Company K, Fifth Texas, Eockdale, Texas. E. G. Sessions, Company I, Fourth Texas, Eice, Texas. John Pickett, Company I, Fourth Texas, Cor- sicana, Texas. J. H. Plasters, Company G, Fourth Texas, Temple, Texas. J. Conley, Company H, Fourth Texas, Dean- ville, Texas. E. H. McKnight, Company I, Fifth Texas, McKnight, Okla' Captain John N". Wilson, Company K, First Texas, Nacogdoches, Texas. W. W. Stephens, Company I, Fifth Texas, Temple, Texas. J. H. Kimbrough, Company K, Fourth Texas, Brownwood. J. B. Corwin, Company F, Fourth Texas, Paint Eock, Texas. C. J. Jackson, Company G, Fifth Texas, No- lanville, Texas. A. J. Sherill, Company G, Fifth Texas, Ben Arnold, Texas. D. Flaniken, Company I. Fifth Texas, Tol- bert, Wilbarger County, Texas. J. A. Bolton, Company H, First Texas, Jack- sonville, Texas. William Schadt, Company L, First Texas, Galveston. G. A. Meak, Company L, First Texas, Mount Selnian, Texas. A. J. Wilson, Company K, First Texas, Fort Worth. H. P. Traweek, Company C, Fifth Texas Burnet, Texas. J. L. Tarkin.gton, Company H, Fifth Texas, Tarkington Prairie, Texas. Captain J. T. Hunter, Company H, Fourth Texas, Ada, Okla. Captain E. W. Hubert, Company K, Fifth Texas, Hortense, Texas. J. A. Huffman, Company G, Fifth Texas, Cameron, Texas. E. K. Goree, Company H, Fifth Texas, Huntsville, Texas. Eev. J. H. Stevens, Company I, Fifth Texas, Temple, Texas. A. B. Hood, Company I, Fifth Texas, Som- erville, Texas. J. E. Glaize, Company D, First Texas, Lin- den, Texas. Captain George T. Todd, Company A, First Texas, Jefferson, Texas. J. A. Bradfield, Company E, Fourth Texas, Dallas. J. B. Polley, Company F, Fourth Texas, Floresville. J. W. Baker, Company D, Fourth Texas, Eed Eock. J. L. Boatner, Company C, Third Arkansas, Calvert, Texas. J. T. Eeeves, Company D, Fourth Texas, Caldwell, Texas. J. W. Sneed, Company C, Fourth Texas, Eosebud, Texas. J. A. C hesher. Company H, Fifth Texas, Car- lisle, Texas. Geo. B. Lundy, Company M, First Texas, Crockett. Texas. J. G. Locke, Company M, First Texas, Corri- gan, Texas. C. A. McAIister, Company F, Fourth Texas, Paint Eock. J. W. Norford, Company I, First Texas, Oceola. Cap ain W. T. Hill, Company D, Fifth Texas, Maynard. J. C. Hill, Company D, Fifth Texas, May- nard. T. J. Eobert, Company B, Fifth Texas, Eagle Lake. J. I^I. King, Company D, Fourth Texas, Cuero. J. W. Dallas, Company I, Fifth Texas, Bren- ham. J. W. Gee. Company E, Fifth Texas. Brvan. G. W. Clampitt, Company T, Fifth Texas, El Campo. Texas. 0. H. Tindell. Company C, Fourth Texas, Calvert. Frank Ezell, Company H, First Texas, Jack- sonville. W. J. Towns, Company M, First Texas, Salado. H. C. Jackson, Company G, Fifth Texas, Corn Hill. Dr. J. C. Loggins, Company G, Fourth Texas, Enuis. T. G. McXeily, Company K, Fourth Texas, Ennis. E. W. Tubb, Company K, Fourth Texas, Eosebud. M. V. Smith, Company D, Fourth Texas, Luling. HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE 19 S. Lassater, Company C, First Texas, Tyler. John Duren, Company I, Fourth Texas, Cor- sicana. S. T. Stone, Company B, Fourth Texas, Austin. J. L. Nix, Company G, Fourth Texas, Barks- dale. Rev. John W. Stevens, Company K, Fifth Texas, Houston Heights. W. A. Naburs and wife, Company G, Fifth Texas, Cameron. E. W. Poole, Company G, Fifth Texas, Cam- eron. R. S. Miller, Company I, Fourth Texas, Lufkin. Ed. R. Crockett, Company P, Fourth Texas, Austin. Jack Sutherland, Company F, Fourth Texas, Floresville. '^. W. Templeton, Company I, Fourth Texas, Cameron. W. H. Boles, Company I, Fourth Texas, Lone Grove. George Allen, Company F, Fourth Texas, Austin. Pulaskie Smith, Company I, Fourth Texas, Lafayette. Val C. Giles, Company B, Fourth Texas, Austin. W. G. Jackson, Company I, Fourth Texas, Austin. John C. West, Company E, Fourth Texas, Waco. J. B. Gee, Company E, Fifth Texas, Austin. T. J. Calhoun, Company C, First Texas, Austin. J. G. Sherill, Company G. Fifth Texas, Rose- bud. W. E. Copeland, Company H, Fourth Texas, Rockdale. A. M. Henson, Company D, Fifth Texas, Gatesville. W. H. Pittman, Company A, Fourth Texas, Austin. W. J. Watts, Company G, First Texas, Pal- estine. John T. Woodhouse, Company G, First Texas, Wichita Falls. Captain W. B. Wall, Company I, First Texas, Crockett. R. H. Pinckney, Company G, Fourth Texas, Hempstead. H. D. Maloney, Company D, Hampton's Le- gion, Corsicana. G. W. Irwin, Company C, Fifth Texas, Rose- bud. Captain J. E. Anderson, Company C, Fifth Texas, Jewett. Lieutenant J. M. Alexander, Company K, Fifth Texas, Livingston. L. W. Miller, Company G, Fifth Texas, Tan- glewood, Texas. H. W. Berryman, Company I, First Texas, Alto, Texas. Dr. W. P. Powell, Company D, Fifth Texas, Willis. Texas. P. K. Goree, Company H, Fifth Texas, Mid- way, Texas. A. S. Roberts, Company B, Fourth Texas, Austin. J. H. Flemister, Company C, Third Arkan- sas, Confederate Home. T. G. May, Company H, Fourth Texas, En- nis. A. A. Aid rich, Company I, First Texas, Crockett. W. S. Johnson, Company A, Fourth Texas, Austin. J. M. Polk. Company I, Fourth Texas, Con- federate Home. Malley Reeve?, Company I, First Texas, Mur- chison, Texas. John H. Drennan, Company C, Fourth Texas, Calvert. Lieutenant Boling Eldridge, Company C, Fifth Texas. Brenham. R. K. Felder, Company E, Fifth Texas, Chap- pell Hill. Calhoun Kearse, Company D, Fifth Texas, Hunt'^ville. Captain F. B. Chilton, Company H, Fourth Texas, Houston. Lieutenant W. E. Barry, Company G, Fourth Texas, Navasota. Major A. G. Clopton, Company D, First Texas, Jefferson, Texas. Sam R. Burroughs, Company G, First Texas, Buifalo, Texas. Major F. Charles Hume, Company D, Fifth Texas, Houston. Captain W. H. Gaston, Company H, First Texas, Dallas. Colonel R. J. Harding, Company B, First Texas, Jackson, Miss. H. S. Tarver, Company I, Fifth Texas, Brown wood. J. J. Hall, Company K, First Texas, Street- man, Texas. W. H. Matthews, Company K, Fifth Texas, Livingston. James B. Sargeant, Company H, Fourth Texas, Or;inge. R. T. Wilson, Company H, Fifth Texas, Sin- gleton, Texas. John F. McGehee, Company B, Fourth Texas, San Marcos. 20 THIRTY-NINTH ANNUAL REUNION M. S. Dunn, Company D, Fourth Texas, Austin. John C. Bonner, Company B, Fourth Texas, Austin. Pitzer Smith, Company D, Fourth Texas. The following veterans, relatives and hon- orary members received their badges as such : Mrs. H. W. Berryman, Alto, Texas. Mrs. M. E. Powell, Willis, Texas. Miss M. Powell, Willis, Texas. Mrs. J. H. Drennan, Calvert, Texas. Mrs. James Connaly, Deanville, Texas. Mrs. Boiling Eldridge, Brenham, Texas. Miss Sallie'M. Cox, Tyler, Texas. Miss Fannie B. Goree, Navasota, Texas. Miss Ann C. Goree, Austin, Texas. Miss Eddie Lee Goree, Austin, Texas. Miss Annie Gaston, Dallas, Texas. Mrs. Nettie Lassater, Tyler, Texas. A. G. Sessions, Puebla, California. E. M. Sessions, Puebla, California. D. E. Sessions, Oklahoma City, Okla. Eobert Lee Pickett, Corsicana, Texas. Ernest Eay Pickett, Corsicana, Texas. Chas. L. Tarver, Dallas, Texas. Benj. E. Tarver, Santa Anna, Texas. Louis T. Tarver, Brownwood, Texas. Mrs. W. T. Hill, Maynard, Texas. Mrs. J. C. Hill and daughter, Maynard, Texas. Mrs. W. E. Hamby, Austin, Texas. Mrs. Edward Robinson, Austin, Texas. Wni. E. Hamby, Jr., Austin, Texas. Edward Hamby Eobinson, Austin, Texas. Eobert M. Hamby, Austin, Texas. Children and grandchildren of Comrade F. B. Chilton : Mrs. Austin Y. Bryan, Columbia, Texas. Mrs. J. F. Spann, Navasota, Texas. Lys. B. Chilton, ,Tr., Austin, Texas. Miss Sbellev Chilton, Austin, Texas. Bowers Chilton, Houston, Texas. Mabellc Chilton. Houston, Texas. Irene Chilton, Houston, Texas. Grandchildren : Austin Y. Bryan, Jr., Columbia, Texas. Chilton Bryan, Columbia, Texas. Lillian Spann, Navasota, Texas. HONORARY MEMBERS. Governor T. M. Campbell, Austin, Texas. Major George W. Littlcfield, Austin, Texas. Hon. John Henry Kirby, Houston, Texas. Mrs. Val. C. Giles, Austin, Texas. Mrs. W. T. Wroe, Austin, Texas. Mrs. 0. B. Colquitt, Austin, Texas. Mrs. L D. Affleck, Brenham, Texas. Col. E. M. Phelps, Austin, Texas. Major J. D. Sayers, Austin, Texas. General W. L. Cabell, Dallas, Texas. General Adam E. Johnson, Burnett, Texas. Lieutenant Al. Musgrove, Austin, Texas. Mrs. J. D. Eoberdeau, Austin, Texas. REGISTERED VISITING VETERANS. E. C. Houston, Company G, Eighth Texas, Sommerville. W. P. Zuber, San Jacinto Veteran, Austin. W. F. Caldwell, Company G, Sixteenth Texas, Austin. Sam Maverick, Company G, Eighth Texas, San Antonio. L. W. Clampitt, Moreno Battalion Cavalry, Austin. J. J. Phipps, Company A, First Tennessee, Dripping Springs. E. D. Goree, Gould's Battalion, Knox City. C. C. Patton, Company B, McCord's Eegi- ment. Blanco. A. W. Rowe, Company B, Seventeenth Tex- as, Austin. J. A. King, Company H, Fourth Alabama, Pandora. C. L. Prewitt, Company I, Third Texas. E. L. Dunman, Company K, Eighth Texas, Coleman. T. Henderson, Company H, First Mississippi, Sogers. J. D. Fields, Company B, Fourteenth Ken- tucky, Manor. M. L. Eeed, Company I, Thirty-first Missis- sippi, Hanley. Lee Giles, Company G, Eighth Texas Cavalry, Austin. Eoll of comrades present having been com- pleted and badges issued, reunion was called to order by General Wm. R. Hambv, President of the Association. Opened with eloquent prayer by Eev. J. W. Stevens, Chaplain of Association. ADDRESS OF GEN. WM. R. HAMBY. The address of William E. Hamby, President of the Hood's Texas Brigade Association, was devoted largely to an eloquent defense of the Southern soldier and the justness of the cause for which he fought, declaring that it was not a "lost cause," but that the principles for which the Confederacy contended are becoming more and more recognized and vindicated. They are the eternal principles, declared the speaker, which underlie the Constitution and which can know no defeat. The address follows: These reunions bring together comrades who shared with each other the dangers, the hard- HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE 21 Bhips and the privations of war and who in I8G0 returned to the walks of civil life with the con- sciousness of having through all the vicissitudes of that great struggle always tried to do their duty. You meet to talk over the scenes and incidents, and associations of camp life and to talk of deeds of which the proudest on earth might well be proud, for wherever duty called as long as the flag of the Confederacy waved, there was Hood's Texas Brigade. Comrades, it is now more than forty-five years since you stacked your arms at Appomat- tox and returned to your homes foot-sore, weary, hungry and ragged, but as each year passes the glory of your record shines with increasing brightness. Forty-five years ago when the Con- federate flag, which you had served so well, was forever furled, but few of you had reached your manhood but as we look around us today we see the heardless boy has grown into the gray-haired grandsire, the youngest of whom is fast ap- proaching his three-score and ten. The most of your comrades have heard their last tattoo and are awaiting the reveille for roll call on their last parade grounds where we, too, must soon re- port for inspection and where we will all be judged by our record as God gave us the intel- ligence to know our duty and the strength and the courage to do it. The South accepted the defeat of her armies in the utmost good faith and not one man in ten thousand would change the result if he could, and I feel that I voice the sentiment of every Confederate soldier when I salute the Stars and Stripes as the flag of our country ; the only flag and the only country to which we owe allegiance, but that does not mean we fought for a "lost cause." The soldiers of the Confederacy rebelled against Federal power, but they were not traitors. Those who still call us traitors and rebels think treason is the child of the South and that it was conceived in the sin of slavery and was bom in the iniquity of secession. They overlook the fact that treason, slavery and secession are all children of New England. The first of all the colonies to legal- ize traffic in human slavery and to pass laws for the regulation and control of trade in African slaves was Massachusetts. The first speech ever made in favor of the dissolution of the Union was made by a Congressman from New Eng- land. The first convention ever held on Amer- ican soil to consider the question of secessif.n was held in New England and was partic- ipated in only by repre-^entatives from Now England States. They did not then think that secession and the right of local self-government were treasonable heresies. During the war of 1812-15 the people of New England treasonably gave aid and comfort to Great Britain and denounced the United States for prosecuting the war. The Governor of JIassachusetts and the Governor of Connec- ticut treasonably refused to furnish their quota of troops to defend the honor of the flag of their country and to repel from American soil a for- eign invader, while the Governor of New Hamp- shire apologized for having done so. It was on Southern soil where the first decla- ration of civil and religious liberty was ever proclaimed in America. It was on Southern soil where the first written constitution ever frame! in America was adopted. It was a Southern man who wrote the Declaration of Independence. It was a Southern man w'-o led the rebels of 1776 to victory. It was a South- em man who led the American army to victory again in 1815. It was a Southern man who led the American army to victory up"n for- eign soil in 1846. It was a Southern man who proclaimed that distinctive American idea known as the "Monroe Doctrine," which is respected and obeyed by every foreign power. It was under the administration of Southern men as Presidents of the United States that were added more than three-fourths of all the territory that now comprises the States of the American Union. The Union was as dear to the people of the South as to those of the North, but they wanted a Union of sovereign States, not a centralized government of supreme fed- eral power, and when they resorted to arms it was to assert their constitutional rights. Be- cause the Federal armies triumphed ; because the Confederate flag went down in defeat does not mean that the principles for which the South fought were wrong or that we were fight- ing for a "lost cause." John the Baptist was beheaded by Herod and Christ was crucified by Pilate, but the cause for which they gave their lives is immortal. For nearly 2,000 vears Chris- tianity has been fighting Satan, but because the world is full of error, sin and hynocrisy shall we say the cause of Christ is a "lost cause?" The flag of the Confederacy was bathed in the blood of our men and the tears of our women, was buried in 1865, but the principles it renresented and for which so many of our comrades gave their lives, can never die. While the Southern Confederacy has been buried in the tomb of dead nations, and buried so deep the resurrectionist can never reach it, yet no principle of government has b"en more fully discussed or more distinctly affirmed in recent years by the Supreme Court of the United State', which is the final interpreter of the Con- stitution, than the doctrine that the Federal Government has no powers except such as are 22 THIRTY-NINTH ANNUAL REUNION delegated to it bv express grant from the States, and that any tendency to enlarge those powers bv looFC construction should be restricted ; that the Federal Government has no inherent power outside of the enumerated powers of the Consti- tution ; that the Federal Government is of lim- ited authority and its officers are restricted to those distinctly enumerated in the Constitution; that the States with all of their just powers are essential to the preservation of our liberties. These are the great principles for which the South fought for four years, and yet we hear men talk of the "lost cause." God forbid that anv man who wore the uniform of a Confederate soldier should ever give utterance to that detest- able term. Xo cause was ever lost whose pur- pose was just and honest. The men who fought at Lexington, at Con- cord rnd nt Bunker Hill were denoimced as traitors, but the men at Yorktown were hailed as patriots. At the beginning of the Eevolu- tionary War our fathers were rebels, but when success crowned their labors they were heroes who had given freedom to their country. Be- fore that war the people of the different col- onies were separated by distances, e=tranged by sectional differences and bv prejudices of race and of creed, but when Virginia said the "cause of ^lassTchusetts is the cause of all," prejudices and differences were buried from the granite hills of Xew England, and from Xew York, from South Carolina and from Georgia was heard one universal shout of fraternity and pa- triotism. At tl e beginning of the Revolutionary War the thirteen colonies were each under allegiance to Great Britain, but no more connected with each other than the Dominion of Canada is now conne-ted with the government of Australia, and the Declaration of Independence was for thirteen separate and distinct nations. The treaty of peace betwen the colonies and Grcit Britain at the close of that war acknowledged the independence of the thirteen colonies, naming each one separately and distinctly to be Sovereign States, and transferred the sover- eiffnty of the king to the sovereignty of the peo- ple. The people created the States, and the States created the United States, and no princi- ple of government is more thoroughly establish- ed than that which declares the creature can never become greater than the creator. After the adoption of the Constitution, it was found nccessarv to perfect that instrument with certain amendments to more fully express and define the rights of the States and of the peoi'lo and to fix the powers nnd '''nitations of the Federal Government. The Ninth amend- ment says: "The enumeration of certain rijrhts shall not be construed to deny or disparage oth- ers retained by the people," but the Tenth amendment, with prophetic vision, de- clares that "the powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively or to the people." The sovereignty of the States is not a matter of concession ; it is a sacred right which can not be alienated, and every attempt to re- strict that right is a violation of the Constitu- tion. The basic principle of the Declaration of Independence is that all free governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed, and it specifically says. "Wienever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends it is the right of the people to alter or abolish it and to institute a new sovernment, laying its foundation on such principles and or- ganizinsr its powers in such form as shall seem most likely to effect their safetv and happiness." If these principles had not been thorough- Iv recognized by the fathers of our country, the Union would never have been formed, and it was to preserve them and not to destroy the government that caused the Southern States to withdraw from the Union. The men of the South were taught that the sovereignty of the State was the seed of the Union and that the Constitution was the ark of the covenant in which was carried the liber- ties of the people. We believed then, as we be- lieve now, that except for the powers expressly delegated to the Federal Government the States were and of right ought to be sovereign, and upon this issue the lines of battle were formed. The South has no apologies to offer for the history her sons made during the war between the states. They fought for the right, as God gave them the intelligence to know their duty and the strength and the courage to do it, and it is a matter of regret that any one should feel called upon, when speaking of the war and its results, to use the apologetic expression that the men of the South "lielieved" they were right. We lost our confederacy, but we cemented a con- stituti' ml uni'^n of sovereign states and planted the seeds of State sovereignty so deep that time can never root them up. A new light has dawn- ed upon the people of our whole country, the East iind the West, the Xortli as well as the South, now recognize that there is no higher human law than the constitution of our coun- try, and that no man can be a good citizen who does not honor and respect that constitution and who does not obev the laws made in obedi- ence thereto. Xo greater error was ever given currency than the charge that slaverv and secession were HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE 23 the causes of the war between the states. They were merely incidents of that great struggle. Of all the men who fought beneath the Confed- erate flag; of all the men who died upon the field of battle fighting for the sovereign rights of local self-government, I do not believe one- tenth of them ever owned a slave and certain- ly thev could not have been fighting for the per- petuation of slavery. In the beginning of his administration Mr. Lincoln declared he would be guided by the constitution and the laws of his country, and that he did not have the power nor did he have the desire to interfere either directly or indirectly with the institutions of slavery ; that slavery would be as safe under his adminijtratinn as in the days of Washington, but after nianv thousands of lives had been sacri- ficed and hundreds of millions of dollars had been spent in the efforts of the Federal gov- ernment to preserve and perpetuate the Union, and' in violation of the laws it was his duty to see were faithfully executed but in recognition of a "higher law'' than the constitution he had sworn to support, he issued his emancipation proclamation in September, 1862, as a mili- tary necessitv. That proclmiation declared that slavery should cease to exist in any of the South- ern states unless they returned to their allegi- ance to the Union by the first of January, 18G3, but slaves in the border states and in Southern states inside the Federal lines were omitted from its benefits. That proclamation was not issued because of love for the negro or in vindication of human rights as declared by the advocates of the "higher law,'' but was strictly a military ne- cessity. It encouraged and fo.stered a spirit of unrest and insubordination among the negroes inside of the Confederate lines which in turn aroused the gravest apprehensions among the soldiers for the safety of their loved ones at home, and as opportunitv offered the negroes flocked in droves to the Federal camps in ex- pectation that the Federal government would confiscate tlie property of all the Southern peo- ple and give to every negro "forty acres and a mule." Different social and economic conditions between the North and South created different conceptions of jiovernment. These different ideas drifted further and further apart and what at first was only a friendly controversy, was finally carried into legislative halls and into the nulpit and steadily became more and more hostile. For more than fifty years "the ir- repressible conflict" had been aggressively fought and holding convictions so radically dif- ferent it was only a question of time when the conflict must be tranferred to the field of bat- tle. The Federal armies preserved the Union, but with all their numbers and power they were not strong enough to change customs and laws of the Southern people. During the years of reconstruction when de- gradation and disaster seemed to run riot the men of the South showed that true nobility of character that make a great and noble people. Patiently and courageously they successfully met every obstacle that was placed in their path- way. No matter how dark the clouds ; how groat the calamity, nor what the danger, their true courage rose to that highest attribute of man which fears nothing but conscience and bows to nothing but duty. After the clos? of the war the thirteenth, fouiteenth and fifteenth amendments were add- ed to the constitution, and while not discussing the ways and means of the adoption of these amendments, which were the direct results of the war, yet they do not in any way abridge the right of local self-sovernment or the sovereign- ty of the states. The men of the North fought to preserve the Union ; the men of the South fought to preserve the principles upon which the Union was formed, and to this extent both were successful. The Union was preserved and made stronger than ever before; the constitu- tion, unchanged and unchangeable still, guaran- teed the sovereignty of the state and the right of local self-government. The men of the South did not fight for conquest, for power or for any new ideas in government; they stood for the sovereignty of the states and the people ; for lo- cal self-government ; for home rule, the only cor- rect and just principles of free government. Secretary Stanton and General Miles had the physical power to imnrison President Davis and to load him down with chains, but the Federal authorities dare not place him upon trial, even before a jury of their own selection, because they knew that under the constitution of the United States he was not guilty of treason, and that he could not be convicted. The decisions of the su- preme court, the highest tribunal on earth, have construed the constitution in entire harmony with the interpretation placed upon that instru- ment by the people of the South and we appeal with confidence to the truth of history for the vindication of our actions and motives, and when the passions and prejudices and the hate and bitterness that has assailed the soldiers of the Confederacy shall have been buried their achievements will shine as clear and as brilliant as the setting sun of a stormy day. If men of the North fought bravely and suc- cessfully to preserve the TTnion, the men of the South have struggled nobly and grandly to pre- serve the principles upon which the Union was formed, and I long to see the day when the last 24 THIRTY-NINTH ANNUAL REUNION vestige of the animosities of the war will be for- ever buried and the hemic deeds of both sides will be the pride and common heritage of all the American people. Comrades, we are all growing old ; our hearts beat slower and our footsteps are shorter; the storms and tempests of life will soon be over with all of us. The sun is sinking low ; nearer and nearer the starlight appears; the most of our comrades have already stretched their tents on their eternal camp ground, and when the last of us shall be closing the line in our march to that mystic land beyond the skies, who can say the work of the Confederate soldier was in vain ? The spirits of those who have gone before us rise like the morning light and tell us they did not die for a "lost cause." May God bless you, my comrades, with His most precious blessings and benedictions and when vour last sun has set on this earth may you awake in that blessed day, that radiant morning that has no evening. The address of the President, William R. Hamby, was well received and was punctuated with generous applau-e. Especially pleising was his earnest declaration that it was not a "losr cause'' for which the Southern soldier fought, but that its principles were being vindicated with the passing years. "If the men of the North fought to preserve the Union," the speak- er declared, "the men of the South fought to preserve the principles on which the Union was founded." The old soldiers were welcomed on behalf of Albert Sidney Johnston chapter. United Daugh- ters of the Confederacy, in a feeling address by the chapter President, Jlrs. W. T. Wroe. Mrs. Wroe referred touchingly to her own sacrifice of a father and a mother to the Southern cause, and affirmed her undying interest in all per- sons and things connected with the Confeder- acy. There could be no doul)ting the genuine- ness of the welcome extended by Mrs. Wroe. Ex-Governor Joseph D. Savers was introduced as one who admired Hood's Brigade as warmly as would be possible were he a member. Gov- ernor Sayers in extending welcome declared that Austin had a peculiar interest in the Hood Bri- gade, not only because its monument stands here- l)ut because of the gallant Carter and his Tom Green Eifies who marched away from here in the opening days of the conflict. Most of the address was devoted to a review of the Brigade's war record for a period of three months from June to September, 18f)2. The losses of the three Texas rett:;-v;i'>^ :•>.•■': .-A' Not long unfurled was I known, For Fate was against me: But I flashed over a pure cause. And on land and sea, So fired the hearts of men untO' heroism That the world honors me. ' Within my folds the dead, who died under them Lie nobly shrouded : And my tattered colors, Crowned with a thousand shining victories Have become. For the people who loved me, A glorified memory. — John Difnitry. It will live in song and story, Wreathed about with folds of glory, For there's not a hand to wave it, Nor a soldier left to lave it, In the blood that heroes gave it. Forever furled in Heaven, let it rest Among God's angels and the blest. HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE 27 From M. N. Ansel, Governor of South Caro- lina. From Joseph M. Brown, Governor of Geor- gia. From 0. B. Colquitt, Governor of Texas. From Thomas A. Pope, G. A. R. Veteran, Cameron, Texas. From S. A. Cunningham, Confederate Vet- eran, Nashville, Tenn. From J. T. Bowman, for 0. B. Colquitt, Austin, Texas. From Miss Decca Lamar West, Waco, Texas. From Miss Katie Daffan, San Augustine, Texas. From Mrs. M. F. Farris, Huntsville. Texas. From Mrs. C. G. Barrett, Huntsville, Texas. There being no standing committees to re- port, unfinished business was taken up. Rolls of the various Companies of the three Texas Regiments, now in possession of Secre- tary E. K. Goree, were ordered turned over to General W. R. Hamby, through him to be fur- ther corre:^ted by selected members of the 33 Companies, nnd then to be bound into a book and deposited in office of State Librarian at Austin. General Hamby accepted the trust. THE BONNIE BLUE FLAG. Yes, the war is over, The drum and fife put by. And cannon's smoke no longer wreathe Dark clouds upon our sky. Southern rights are washed beneath The surge of himian blood ; Yet, faithful to the wretched end Our bonny banner stood. CHORUS. We love it, we love it ; Nor holds broad earth an art That can destroy that bonny blue flag. Tattooed upon our heart. Though its path was four years long, And every track a grave, It ne'er has trailed upon the ground. Or once did pity crave. From hand to hand 'twas hoist on high, With many a dying cheer. And oft its mournful folds have borne The soldier's, last fond tear. CHORUS. We love it, we love, etc., etc. Many a noble patriot hand Upon its staff grew cold. And oft the clammy dews of death Have drenched its cherished fold. Many a heart's last beat has died Upon its rustling way, Content and proud in its support To find an honored grave. CHORUS. We love it, we love, etc., etc. Preserve our flag, it yet will be The chosen pet of fame ; No nobler standard ever yet Has worn its dazzling name, The ffrand&st deeds of chivalry, Speak from every bar, And the world must honor that bonny blue flag That bore the single star. CHORUS. We love it, we love it, Nor holds broid earth an art That can destroy tb.e bonny blue flag Tattooed upon our heart. — Chattie Beall. Washington, D. C. Durina: presentation of the old flags of the First, Fourth and Fifth Texa.s, interest be- came so great that a recess of ten minutes was taken in order that all might touch and kiss the sacred relics. A resolution was offered thanking Comrade W. A. George for the preservation and presen- tation of the Fifth Texas flag, and authorizing Capt. W. T. Hill to deposit same in Confederate Museum at the Capitol. Memorial address by Comrade W. E. Barry was fullv up to that standard that has marked each preceding reunion for many years wherein none has been found to take from our able comrade his sacred duty. Following is a list of tho,se who have passed away since last re- union : — W. 0. Morgan, Co. I, Fifth Texas Regt. S. A. Jones, Co. D, Fourth Texas Regt. Arthur H. Allison, Co. C, Fifth Texas Regt. A. W. Nicbolls, Co. B, Fourth Texas Regt. B. F. Bullock, Co. H, Fourth Texas Regt. Charles S. Settle, Co. A, Fifth Texas Regt. John Dick, Co. I, Fifth Texas Regt. Hugh Parker, Co. I, Fifth Texas Rest. Geo. A. Branard, Co. L, First Texas Regt. Leonard Gill, Co. E, Fifth Texas Regt. Willis Alston, Co. D, Fifth Texas Regt. 28 THIRTY-NINTH ANNUAL REUNION A. B. Green, Livingston, Co. K, Fifth Texas Kegt. Frank Strohmcr, Co. B, Fourth Texas Kegt. Louis Coleman, Co. A, Fifth Texas Regt. Elias Newsom, Co. G, First Texas Regt. Capt. J. D. Roberdeau, Co. B, Fifth Texas Regt. W. H. Lessing, Co. B, Fourth Texas Regt. J. W. MeCov. Co. K, Fifth Texas Regt, Frank X. Webb. Co. G, Fourth Texas Regt. Mark S. Womack, Co. G, Fourth Texas Regt. A. J. Procella, Co. K, First Texas Regt. I. Honnisberg, Co. H, First Texas Regt. J. J. A. Capps, Co. H, First Texas Recrt. W. H. Watson, Co. C, First Texas Regt. Geo. A. Hodges, Co. D, Fourth Texas Regt. S. W. Sewell, Co. H, Fifth Texas Regt. Cadmus Wilburn, Co. F, Fifth Texas Regt. Hugh Carter, Co. K, Fourth Texas Regt. D. A. Tilton, Co. F, Fifth Texas Regt. J. M. Pool. Co. G. Fifth Texas Resjt. Lt. E. M. Bean, Co. G, Fifth Texas Regt. J. B. Small, Co. G, Fifth Texas Re^. W. A. Watson, Co. H, Fourth Texas Regt. MEMORIAL ADDRESS OF COMRADE W. E. BARRY President, Comrades, Ladies and Gentlemen : It was with a profound sense of the high honor conferred upon me by our President that I consented to address you on this sacred and solemn occasion. It is a duty we owe to ourselves and to our dead, that we should lay aside all business cares and spend a .short while in memorial service, and pay a loving tribute to the memory of our beloved and honored dead. It is with a trem- bling hand that I sweep the silent chords of memory, and I again see in the splendor of their young manhood, so many of our comrades, who gave their young lives for that heroic cause so dear to all of us. No truer or purer patriots ever gave themselves for a nobler cause. No braver men ever went forth to battle for the right, and breasted tlie storm of leaden hail, than our own dear loved comrades. You read and study the paces of ancient and modern his- tory, and you will not find recorded there, any deed that will surpass the resistless charge at Gaines' Jlill, Second Jlanassas, Sharppburg, tbi' rock ribbed height^ of Gettysburg, and tbe blood stained field of Chickamauga. In all these bloody holocausts how nobly did we sustain our reputation and in many other liattlc and skir- mishes did we uphold the honor and glory of Texps. We exhibited to the world that we were worthy sons of a noble parentage, who had im- mortalized themselves at the Alamo, Goliad and San Jacinto, and on all the battlefields of Mex- ico. Let me pause a moment to tell you who made and helped to make the glorious history of Hood's Texas Brigade. The 1st Texas, the 4th and 5th Texas Infantry, the 18th Georgia, lovingly called the 3rd Texas and Hajnpton's Legion (the last two regiments in 1802 were assigned to other brigades), and that splendid regiment, the 3rd Arkansas, came to us, and af- terwards bore a conspicuous part in all the bat- tles in which we were engaged, and is entitled to share in the renown we won on so many bloody fields. What a long roll of our dead sleep upon thrse illustrious fields ! Texas, Georgia, South Carolina and Arkansas sons sleep side by side in unmarked graves. Can we forget those dead heroes? Can we forget these private champions of that glorious cause? Can we forget tbe weary marches, in Winter's storm or Summer's sun, the pangs of hunger, the ghastly wounds, with weakened bodies and tottering steps, but with dauntless souls facing the storm of battle, sink- ing to rise no more? Our brave comrades sleep well in uiimirked graves and our God knows where they rest, and glory stands sentinel over the bivouac of our dead. The remnant of that glorious band is here today, with bowed heads and faltering footsteps waiting, listen'ng, for the grand reveille to sound. The resurrection will come, the un- known graves will give up our dead, and we will meet again, for our comrades bore upon their brows the seal of immortality. My old comrades of a hundred battle fields and skirmishes, we too will soon be at rest. Who will be next to meet over the river our comrades who have gone before? Who ever it may be, tell Lee. Jackson. Longstreet and Hood, in all the civil walks of life we have done our duty and kept the faith. I can not close until I lay some tribute of homage to the memory of our moth- ers of those bloody days, when Southern chivalry was in full flower. By their sex they were pre- vented from engaging in the fiery ordeal of battle, but were our ministering antrels in our sufferings, our solace in the hour of defeat, ever cheering us on to duty and to glory. I thank God our mothers were Christian mothers, who consulted no Delphian Oracle, or went through no wild orgies, in dedicating their sons to the service of their country. But with a mother's prayer like a Ijenediction resting on our heads, they fcnt us forth to battle. I pray God the peo- ))le of this state will erect a monument, with the stately form of woman, representing our sainted mothers, that will surpass in height and grand- eur all other monuments of our State, which will hold communion with the Stars, and the HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE 29 morning sun will kiss with tender reverence that form as it looks down upon the dome of our State Capitol. My old comrades, our great wish has been ful- filled — the monument erected to Hood's Brig- ade will speak to future generations and will implant in their hearts noble patriotic senti- ments, and will be found battling for right as their fathers did and leave untarnished the glor- ious heritage we have left them. Following conclusion of Comrade Barry's able address Association adjourned to meet after monument dedication and unveiling which takes place tomorrow at 10 :30. UNVEILING AND DEDICATION OF MONUMENT TO HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE MONUMENT. Launched in 1907 at the reunion of Hood's Brigade at Navasota, the movement for a monu- ment to the heroes who died in its battles has been continually gathering force until today the superb shaft will be unveiled in the presence of thousands of spectators, commemorating the deeds of the famous brigade. The resolution was introduced by Captain F. B. Chilton of the Fourth Texas, who has been president of the monument committee ever since. By private subscription the $15,000 which it cost has been raised, the State not contributing one cent and only giving the space on the capitol grounds for its erection. Personal appeals to comrades and patriotic friends have been made and the money came pouring in. Among the largest gifts are that of Major George W. Littlefield of Austin, $1,000, and Hon. John Henry Kirbv of Hous- ton, $5,000. The efforts of Miss Katie Daffan, then president of the Texas division, United Daughters of the Confederacy, netted $1,000 on a tag day which the ladies conducted for th,j purpose. The monument is forty-four feet high, thir- ty-five feet of which is the granite shaft and the other nine feet being the statue of a private sol- dier of the brigade in bronze. The base is six- teen feet. The monument is of Georgia gran- ite, made bv the McXeel Marble company of Marietta, Ga. Chiseled on the faces of the shaft are quotations from President Jefferson Davis, General Robert E. Lee, General Stephen D. Lee, General Hood, General Albert Sidney Johnston, General Stonewall Jackson and oth- ers. HOOD'S BRIGADE MONUMENT. (by KATIE DAFFAN.) And now the concerted action and the untir- ing energy of the monument committee who have labored so constantly to erect a monu- ment to honor the memory of the immortal Hood's Brigade, is about to be rewarded in their completed work. Assisted by many of the grateful, liberal citi- zens of this state, and the diligent loyal Daugh- ters of the Confederacy, this committee has la- bored on and on, sometimes boldly stimulated in their efforts, often discouraged, now and then delayed, but a steadtast purpose and unswerving love have now, and on a beautiful autumn day in this good year 1910, this substantial evidence of the gratitude of the human heart in a beau- tiful symbolic monument, will be given to the State of Texas and received into her keeping by the governor, himself a son of a Confederate soldier. Well may the sons and daughters of Hood's Brigade look with pride though with dimming eyes upon this shaft which commemorates the self-sacrifice, the long marches, the camp nights and the battle fields which their fathers shared. Well may they give praise to those who have so well performed the duty of leadership in this difficult, delicate matter of creating a sufficient fund to erect this magnificent monument. To General Hamby, a member of the brigade, and to Captain Chilton, president of committee, are due especial gratitude for their continued and painstaking effort to Ijring this work to ear- h' completion. Many of those members who loved their bri- gade will look down from their cterml homes in the skies upon the scene of the unveiling, this ex- pression of their comrades' and their children's appreciation. Many of the beloved members of the brigade will be present, journeying from their distant homes. Every son and daughter of the brigade who can possibly do so. should and doubtless will be present, and if there are those who are kept away bv uncontrollable causes, their hearts will beat time to the real meaning of this expression of patriotism. For with one voice, the children of Hood's Texas Brigade give undying praise and love to 30 THIRTY-NINTH ANNUAL REUNION those who have never rested until tliis last tri- bute has been paid to their fathers. Our state is rapidly becomino; her own West- minster Abbey, for our own are being com- memorated in classic marble and bronz?, for these monuments our object lessons in history, are being placed over our state where our eyes may behold and our hearts give praise. HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE. Today sliould prove a memorable occasion in the history not only of Austin, but Texas as well. It is the occasion of the unveiling of the monument to Hood's Texas Brigade and it is an occasion worthy of special note in conse- quence. Thousands upon thousands of Texans, both youna; and old, are in attendance. The aged and the decrepit, the young and active vie one with the other in the matter of attracting attention and throughout it all the attention is attracted to the occasion and the honor due the same. Thousands of school children are present, many more thousands of Texans and Austin- itcs are in attendance and as an honor guard to one and rll are the old veterans who, having gone tlirough all the ills of war, are prepared to play honor guard to such an attendance in time of peace. The occasion is memorable in Austin's record, will prove memorable in history and is an occa- sion of which all Texas is proud. Great is Hood's Texas Brignle, and ftill great- er is its record, of which all Texas is proud, and the ovation to be tendered it today is but a slight testimonial in that line as demonstrative as it will be. — Austin Statesman. In honor of which the city of Austin, through duly accredited officers, gives out following: FINAL PARADE DETAIL. Judge Charles Rogan Gives Out Revised Line of March and Places to Assemble. Judge Charles Eogan, chairman of the com- mittee on arrangements, has made everv ar- rangement to carry out the parade, but has re- arranged the order of the ]iarade as noted be- low : ORDER OF THE PAR.iDE. Band, Dr. H. E. Baxter. Firemen. Repre-entatives Hood's Brigade, the governor and other state officials, including the judges of the supreme court, the court of criminal and civil appeals. The sponsor and her maids. Military companies. University band Hood's Brigade. The Confederate Veterans. Eepresentative students of the University. Public school children. ASSISTANT MARSHALS. George Wolters in charge of the local fire- men. A. J. Filers in charge of the automobiles. Mijor R. C. Roberdeau in charge of the spon- sor and her maids. General Henry Hutchings in charge of the military division. Captain Ben McCulloch in charge of Hood's Brigade and the Confederate Veterans. Professor A. N. JlcCallum in charge of the public school children division. A. J. Eilers will call for the state officials and other invited guests in front of the state Capitol at 9:1.5 a. m. and will convey them in their regular order to their positions near the center of Congress Avenue between Fourth and Fifth streets. George Wolters will assemble the fire com- panies and firemen on the east or right side of Congress Avenue between Fourth and Fifth streets. Major Roberdeau will arrange the automo- biles convoying the sponsor and her maids in rear of automobiles in charge of Mr. Eilers. General Henry Hutchings will assemble the military companies on the west side of Con- gress Avenue between Fourth and Fifth streets. Dr. Baxter's band will take its place imme- diately in front of the local firemen. The University band will take its place on West Fifth street near Congr&ss Avenue and w-ill follow the military companies in the pro- cession. The members of Hood's Brigade and the Con- federate Veterans will also assemble on the south side of West Fifth street between Con- gre-s Avenue and Colorado street. Public school children will assemble on East Fifth street between Congress Avenue and Bra- zos street. To insure promptness everybody is requested to be in their respective places promptly at 9 :30. The following have kindly proffered their automobiles for use in the parade and they are requested to meet A. J. Eilers in front of the ca])itol at 9:15 o'clock sharp. Mr. Eilers being in charge of this division will arrange the order of seating the state officials and other invited guests. HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE Howard Taylor, sents 4; John Pope, 4; Burt Posey, 6 ; N. "C. Schlemmer, 4 ; Will Scarbor- ough, 4; A. J. L. Stark, 4; Howard McKean, 4; George Pendexter, 3; John Brvdson, 4; Hy Cordz, 4 ; E. H. Perry, 4 ; Theodor'Low, 4 ; Mrs. Barnhart, 3 ; D. H. Doom, 4 ; W. H. Badger, 4 ; Otto Ebeling, 4; Captain Lucy, 3; M. H. Eeed, 4 ; J. W. Graham, 4 ; C. H. Page, 4 ; Louie Page, 31 7EHICLES BARRED FROM THE STREETS. Mayor A. P. Wooldridge has issued a procla- mation and the city council has passed a resolu- tion looking to the safety and comfort of the old foh'iers who are city's guests. The two docu- ments follow : PROCL.\MATION. "The John B. Hood Brigade association par- ades t-'morrow morning, 2rth inst, at 9:30 a. m. on Consrress Avenue from Fifth street to the capitol building. ^ "For the protection and convenience of the old soldiers and others participating in this pa- rade, all vehicles of every character and descrip- tion are here directed to' keep off of Fifth street for one block to the east and for one block to tha west of Congress Avenue and off of Congress Avenue from Fifth street to the capitol, from 9 :15 a. ra. until the procession passes. "The enforcement of this proclamation has been turned over to the citv marshal and his as- sistants. "A. P. WOOLDRIDGE, Mayor." October 26, 1910. RESOLUTION. " Eesolved by the City Council of the Citv of Austin : "That all the streets entering or passing through the state capitol grounds on the east Bide of the capitol building, may be closed to vehicles (other than those in the parade) from the hour of 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. of October 27, 1910, during the ceremonies pertaining to the unveiling of the John B. Hood monument." SOLDIERS IN LINE AGAIN. Veterans of Sixties March with Vim of Youth in Mag- nificent Parade. School Children in Line. In one of the largest parades that the city of Austin has ever peen in her history, the survivors of the Hood's Texas Brigade were escorted up the avenue to the capitol grounds where the un- veiling ceremonies of the monument took place. Flags of all kinds fluttered in the breeze, par- ticularly those of the Confederacy and of the Lnited States, side by side in the morning air tyjifying a strong and united people. ' At the head of the procession were Chief Laughlin and Sheriff Matthews, representin near the held of the columns. The deaf and dumb were in uniform in the parade. So well did they keep their positions in the line that Mayor Wooldrii^ge afterwards said : '"That cer- tainly shows the value of discijiline in a school." The old men of the brigade, about 200 of them now left, took their places in line as they had done hundreds of times before and obeyed the commands of their officer with all the vim of their younger days. The order loud and clear, "Column half left march," brought the desired change of direction as quickly and readily as the same command given by Captain John Lane brought the Harper Kirby Eifles into line. When the column was required to halt for a few mo- ments thev executed the "mark time" with the same spirit that they had displayed in the '60s when they were young men and some of them mere boys. Quite a large crowd was on the Avenue dur- ing the parade and followed the procession to the capitol grounds for the ceremonies when they took place. The street corners were crowd- ed in s[ ite of the efficient work done by the police department in keeping the carriages off of the street from 9:15 o'clock until after the procession had passed. As a consequence of the order of the council and the proclamation of the Mayor, the streets were kept free from any wagon or vehicle of any kind and no accident happened. As foon as the procession had reached the cap- itol the windows of the building became alive with boys, who fat out on the wide granite ledge running around the building in order to see and hear what was going on. The Harper Kirby Eifles performed efficient service there by chas- ing these boys back into the building and pre- venting a serious accident or death. General Henry Hutchings, Fire Chief George Wolters, Colonel E. M. Phelps and Judge Charles Eogan were in charge of the parade. At the capitol grounds a panoramic picture was taken of the crowd. STATUTE PRESENTED TO THE STATE. MONUMENT TO HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE UNVEILED AT AUSTIN. (Houston Post Special.) AUSTIN, Texas. October 27.— The climax of the thirty-ninth annual reunion of Hood's Tex- as Brigade was reached today when the drapery concealing the statue surmounting the monu- ment erected in honor of the dead of the brigade was drawn aside by IMiss Lollie Wood of San Antonio, sponsor. The exercises of unveiling and dedication were witnessed by a sathering estimated at 10,000 persons. When the Texas flag which draped the sculptured figure was drawn aside the shouts of the throne- mingled with the strains of "Maryland, ^ly Maryland." Before drawing the cords which were to re- lea-^e the drapery. Miss Wood said: "In memory, honor and undying love to the gallant dead of Hood's Texas Brigade, as well as for those of the Eighteenth Georgia, Hamp- ton's Legion and the Third Arkansas, and for those of the Fourth Texas which at Gaines' Mill was the first to )icnetrate the enemy's lines and pluck victory from the jaws of defeat, of the Fifth Texas which at Second Manassas, after annihilating thel Fifth New York Zouaves, passed on until victory was won, and the First Texas which at Sharpsburg held the cornfield against the Federal troops until it had lost 82 per cent of its men, it is my proud privilege to unveil this monument." Assisting Miss Wood were her maids of honor, who stood near her. Miss Julia Branard, !Miss Sarah Maude Cox, Miss Bowers Chilton, Miss Bessie Eilers. Miss Annie Gaston, Miss Annie Giles, Miss Edith Goldstein, Miss Fannie Goree, Miss May Harding, Miss Mamie Keith, Miss Christine Littlefield. ^Miss Jennie Nagle, Miss Annie Price, Miss Hester Eobertson, Miss Mag- gie Shepherd, Miss Ellerbee Wood and Miss Doris Young. INVOCATION. Eev. J. W. Stevens of Houston Heights, Chap- lain of Hood's Texas Brigade Association and member of Company K. Fifth Texas Eegiment, invoked a Divine blessing, as follows: ".\lmighty God, Thou great Creator of all things and ruler of all the ciirth, the giver of all good ; we give thanks to Thee this day for Thy goodness and mercy to us, Thy creatures, HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE 33 that so many of us are permitted to meet to- gether in our annual reunion, as a surviving remnant of a once invincible command to do battle for the right; once more to look into each other's faces, to grasp each other's hands, as the survivors of a cause so dear to the heart of every one through whose veins courses the warmest blood of a true Confederate soldier. We thank Thee, our Father, that in the days of our young and buoyant manhood we went forth to do our duty, as true patriots in a cause for which we do not have to apologize ; that we be- longed to an army that did not carry a torch, nor ever insulted a woman. But planting our feet firmlv upon the eternal principles of the constitution of our fathers, and conscious of the righteousness' of our cause, we willinglv pre- sented ourselves, "a living sacrifice," upon our country's altar, and freely poured out our best blood in defense of our homes, against the • onslaughts of an insolent, invading host, whose battle cry was devastation and hatred, and whose line of march was marked by the smoke of devastated homes and burned towns and cities. "And as we assemble here today to do honor to our deceased comrades, who gallantly poured out their life's blood, as a willing libation to the cause they so loved, in the dedication of this beautiful tribute to their memory and patriot- ism, we would invoke Thy smiles and benedic- tion upon the work of our hands, this dav con- summated, as we unveil this monument to the gaze of the world, may prove an inspiraton to our children and to all future generations to emulate the bravery and devotion to duty of Hood's Brisade of Confederate Soldiers. The ravages of time will crumble into dust this beau- tiful shaft, but we thank God that the brave deeds of Hood's noble band of men is so indel- ibly engraved on the pages of history, that while time lasts and history is read, brave men and patriots will reverence her noble record. "And now, gracious Father, as one by one of us who still remain shall pass away from the toils and cares of life, may a band of holy angels as a guard of honor attend us across the river, where under the shade of the trees we will Join Lee, Jackson, Hood and the innumerable hosts of our comrades of all ranks, who have gone on before, there to bask in the sunlight of His countenance forever, who doeth all things well. "These things we ask in the name of Christ. Amen." The first speech of the day was delivered by General William E. Hamby oif Austin, president of the brigade. General W. R. Hamby spoke as follows : GENERAL HAMBY S ADDRESS. Ladies, Comrades and Countrymen: In an address to the soldiers of the Texas Bri- gade soon after they reached Virginia, in 18G1, President Davis sjid : "The troops of other states have their reputation to gain; the sons of the Alamo have theirs to maintain." Nearly four years later, after the Texas brigade had lost more than tliree-fourths of their total enroll- ment, in killed and wounded, and when the ranks of all commands had been greatly depleted by the casualties of the war, and when many brigades were not as large as a regiment, and when regiments were not as large as a company, an order was issued by the Confederate war de- partment for the consolidation of small brig- ades and regiments into more compact and ef- fective organizations. At that time the Texas brigade was composed of the First, Fourth and Fifth Texas and the Third Arkansas. They were the only troops from states west of the Mississippi river in the Virginia army, and had less than 500 men able for duty, but proud of the record thev had made, they sent Major Martin of the Fourth Texas, "Old Howdy,"' of blessed memory, to see the president and protest against being consolidated with troops from other states which would cause the Texas brigade to lose its identity. After hearing the appeal of Major Martin and recalling the words of General Lee at the recent battle of Darbytown that "the Tex- as brigade is always ready," when informed by staff officer it was the only command in line and ready for the assault he had ordered, Mr. Davis then said : "Go back to your command, Major Martin, and tell your comrades as long as there is a man to carry their battle flag the Texas brigade shall retain its organization." Some years after the war Hon. Jno. H. Rea- gan, jurist, statesman and patriot, with a long and honorable record in the service of the repub- lic of Texas, in the Federal congress before the war, postmaster general and secretary of the treasury of the Confederacy during the war, and United States Senator after the war, said: "I would rather have been able to sav that I had been a worthy member of Hood's Texas Bri trade than to have enjoyed all the honors which have been conferred upon me. I doubt if there has ever been a brigade or other mili- tary organization in the history of the war that equaled it in the heroic valor and self-siicrific- ing conduct of its members and the brilliancy of its services." TRIBUTE PAID BY LEE. In a personal letter to myself from General Stephen D. Lee, written only a few weeks be- fore his lamentable death, he said : '^t was my 34 THIRTY-NINTH ANNUAL REUNION fortune to hear the volleys of lloncVs Texas brigade, one of the first volleys of the war, which is still ringing in my ears. I saw them pierce the Ferleral line at Gaines' Mill. I saw •their magnificent charge at Second j\Ianassas, and I witnessed tlie glory the brigade won at Sharpsbnrg. I saw them sweep the enemy from their front. I s^w them almost annihilated, and even then I saw them contribute the greater part to the repulse of Hooper's corps, then of Mans- field's corps of the Union army. I saw tliem hold off Sumner's corps until reinforcements came. I saw them pursue the enemy. I saw them broken, shattered and falling liack before overwhelming numbers; the few who were left giving the rebel yell with more spirit than the hurrahs of the Union troops advancing upon them." When a regiment or a brigade claims to havo lost heavily in battle you ask for the list of kill- ed and wounded ; judged by this standard no brigade on American soil ever achieved greater distinction or wrote its name higher upon the scroll of fame, and it would be a reproach to the State that sent them forth to battle and whose name thev bear if no monument had been erected to their gallant dead and in honor of the proud record made by Hood's Texas Brigade. All the civilized nations of the world have their monuments and their memorials to perpet- uate in loving memory the patriotic service of their 1 eroes and their statesmen. Monuments are milestones that mark our civilization and our patriotism ; they awaken old reflections and dormant sympathies and keep alive the life-giv- ing principles of freedom ; they tell of the con- secrated love of a grateful people to their hon- ored dead ; the lessons they teach are elevating and ennobling; they inspire the people with reverence and animate them with love and de- votion to their country ; they give stability to national pride as the surest mertns of perpetuat- ing the remembrance of the glorious achieve- ments of their sons; they arouse the patriotism and stimulate the pride and teach the people to look to their own country for real glory. A land without monuments is a land without grat- itude ; a land without gratitude is a land with- out patriotism ; a land without patriotism is a land without liberty. Our country may be en- circled with fortresses and bristling with the cannon and bayonets of a standing army, but our real safety depends upon the patriotism and the martial spirit and valor of our people. Comrades: God has blessed us with life and health and strength to see this blessed day when we shall dedicate this monument whirli shall tell of men of deeds, not words ; men whose ev- ery heart throb was for country ; men whose ac- tions and motives were consecrated by the high- est and noblest inspirations that can animate the human heart. It will tell to coming gen- erations how our comrades fought and how they died. It will tell how they served a nation that was born in a flame of glory ; that was baptized in the blood and tears of its people and that died amidst their anguish and their sorrow. We are not here to revive war memories, but to shed tears of love and tenderness to our dead comrades and we honor ourselves when we pre- serve and perpetuate their memory. Because we are Southern men ; because we honor and rev- erence the memory of our dead comrades we are none the less Americans and should danger threaten our country from any source whatever the sons of the South would be the first at the sacrifice and foremost in every conflict. This monument was erected by comrades and friends to tell to coming generations the imper- islmble fame and glory of Hood's Texas Brig- and what it dared to do for duty. Many of our comrades sleep in unknown and unmarked graves ; we can not cover tliem with flowers, nor can we shed our tears u]ion them, but we can dedicate this monument in loving memory of them and consecrate it as a memorial to Amer- ican valor, American patriotism for our com- rades who died to preserve and perpetuate the principles upon which the American Union was formed. ALL PREJUDICE FORGOTTEN. In dedicating this monument let us hope that whatever passions and prejudices that once may have animated us will be forever buried and that our motives and our actions may be character- ized by the highest, the noblest and the purest inspirations. In the language of Robert E. Lee, the world's greatest soldier, it will tell the men of the Texas brigade fought grandly and nobly ; that no brigade did nobler service or gained more honor for their state. Whether it was in the countless skirmishes in wdiich they were engaged or in the storm and tempest of battle at Gaines' Mill, at Malvern Hill, at Ma- nassas, at Boonsboro Gap, at Shaipsburg, at Fredericksburg, at Gettysburg, at Chickamauga, at Petersburg, at New Market Heights, at Fort Gilmer, at Darbytnwn ; or whether as the ad- vance guard of a victorious army or as the rear guard of the overwheliued but undismayed frag- ments of the Confederacy, wherever duty called, wherever the flag of the Confederacy waved, there was Hood's Texas Brigade until that flag was forever furled upon the banks of the Appomattox. Not until the Federal HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE 35 army was almost within the suburbs of Eidimond did the sublime courage of the ragged, barefooted and starving men of the Texas brigade sl.ine forth in such heroic achieve, ments. With a scant supply of meat and half rations of cornmeal, and with flour a luxury almost unknown ; by day and by night, either in the assault or in the trenches ; always on duty, the entire brigade only a skirmish line, yet each day as the line grew thinner and hungrier their dauntless courage challenged the respect of their enemies and the admiration of the world as they trod the paths of duty and of glory in their march to the srave of the Xation they had served so faithfully and so bravely. All that was mortal of the Southern Confed- eracy was buried more than forty-five years ago. but the moral power and grandeur of the South- em soldier is immortal. TO MEMORY OF HEROES. Let me appeal to you, sons and daughters of Texas, children of the Confederacy, to cherish the memory and emulate the virtues of those men in whose honor this monument has been erected ; in the race for success in life ; in the eager rush for commercialism, do not forget the great principles for which the South fought and to which your fathers bravely and faith- fully consecrated the hopes and aspirations of their young manhood. In behalf of our comrades, the living and the dead, we want to extend to all of our patriotic friends our most grateful appreciation for their generous assistance, but especially do we thank Major Georo-e W. Littlefield of Austin, and Hon. John H. Kirby of Houston, the patriotic ladies of the Texas division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. It gives me pleasure to say that President Chilton of the Monument Committee was its chief promoter and his whole heart has been in the work, and I congratulate him and the Monument Commit- tee upon the completion of the labor of love and with all my comrades rejoice in what we will now unveil, a monument to which all Texans can point with pride. Standing at rest this typical soldier of the Texas brigade accepted the results of the war in the utmost good faith ; while he is at peace with God and man yet he stands ready for any duty to which his country may call him. In the gleam of the morning and the gloam of the evening forever will stand the sentinel in bronze typical of comrades who have gone into their bivouac, for the bugle call of the Great Com- mander that shall summon them to God's eter- nal dress parade. Immediately following the conclusion of General Hamby's address the drapery fell and Hood's Texas Brigade monument stood un- veiled to the gaze of thousands. General Hamby again spoke as follows : "With uncovered heads, standing in the pres- ence of this stainless monument to the memory of the men of Hood's Texas Brigade, who fought for the principles upon which our Government was founded and who sacrificed their lives in heroic devotion to those sacred rights, we appeal to the truth of history and to the intelligence of the civilized world for the vindication of the actions and motives of the people of the South. The spirits of our dead comrades rise like the sun in his noontide majesty and tell us they did not die for a 'lost cause.' "May God bless and sanctify this monument which has been erected in honor of our dead comrades. May the archangel who stands at the right hand of the Almighty Father bless it and with all the army of the heavenly host sing an anthem for the honor and glory of Hood's Texas Brigade." In presenting monument of Hood's Texas Brigade to State during dedication and unveil- ing ceremonies at Austin, Oct. 27th, Hon. John H. Kirby, as orator, was introduced by Capt. F. B. Chilton, President of Monument Commit- tee, who was called for, and, taking the stand, spoke as follows: "Mr. President of Hood's Texas Brigade As- sociation, Ladies and Gentlemen, United Daugh- ters of the Confederacy, and every human be- ing, whether he wore the gray or the blue, who has this day honored us with their pre'^ence, in response to dedication of yon beautiful monu- ment to our dead comrades, in behalf of sur- vivors of Hood's Texas Brigade I greet you and thank you for your presence on this event- ful occasion. In justice to myself, I will state that it was only just now that I was apprised that I had anything to do with the program or was expected to perform any part therein, and I appear before you without thought or preparation as to what I shall say. However, the duty which has been assigned me is an easy one — that of introducing a distinguished and honorable native son of Texas, who will speak in behalf of Hood's Texas Brigade in presenting our beautiful monument to the State. "The task is so easy that were I simply to an- nounce him bv speaking his name, you would all be familiar with and recognize the man. There- fore, my introductory remarks shall be few and principally directed to a duty that is necessary to the occasion, that of turning over yon mon- ument to Hood's Texas Brigade Association in order that through their accredited representa- tive same can be within a few moments turned 36 THIRTY-NINTH ANNUAL REUNION over to the great State of Texas, after wliich I will hold a few moments of sweet communioD with my comrades. "Gentlrmen of IMonument Committee of Hood's Texas Brigade, tlie time has come when my official relations with you ceases, since the result of your labor stands in magnificent evi- dence before us. "Governor Thos. M. Campbell, Governor of Texas, hns been an appreciated and indefatiga- ble worker and has responded willingly to every call that has been made upon him. His contri- bution was a liberal one and his purpose earnest. ''Senator John G. Willacy not only made a splendid contribution, but was so liberal as to offer his time in visiting and spenking at all the principal towns of Texas, at his own expense, to raise money for the monument. "Hon. John H. Kirby and Maj. Geo. W. Lit- tlefield, having had wonderful success with their personal affairs, brought sure success to monument affairs as soon as they touched them. They hit hod themselves to the wheels of our hopes and pushed them forward to rapid frui- tion. Tlicse four members of committee are honorary members of Hood's Texas Brigade and we are proud of them as our comrades. "Capt. W. H. Gaston, the boy Captain of Comrany H, First Texas, so elected by the voice of his bearded comrades, who knew him well, and who led them in many a desperate charge and thereby proved the wisdom of their choice, has been a member of the committee since its first organization. He was its first Treasurer and so continued until active orerations were removed to Austin, when Gen. W. I?. Hamljy was made Treasurer. "Capt. W. T. Hill, that grand old Roman of Company D, Fifth Texas, who commanded his company on .=o many l)loody fields and who dur- ing the whole war lost liut few days from diitv except when wounded, who was in command of the Fifth Texas Regiment at Appomattox, and who has not only given largely of liis means, b'.^f who has been wonderfully successful in his col- lections, is a most cherished member of the com- mittee. "T>Tst, but not least, comes Gen. W. R. Ham- by, Treasurer of the Committee, upon whom has devolved very heavy labor jmd who ha.s never been found wantinjr in a single instance. When my long illness made it necessary, he performed for me every duty with perfect fidelity to our sacred trust. To have been wit'Muit Gen. ITiiu- bv would be to have been without my right arm. "Sreak'n? to you collectively a? members of the committee now to be discharged from dutie.-< that have so long bound us together, I wish to express to you that my glory in the success we have attained is heightened by my appreciation of my pleasant official connection with you. I planted, you watered and the good Lord gave the increase. "As down life's vale I wander, and as upon our great monument success I ponder, no greener leaf will be found or brighter page turned in memory's tablets than that whereon is inscribed my remembrance of Monument Committee of Hood's Texas Brigade, to whom I now bid a fond farewell. "It is also my duty as well as pleasure to ex- press the obligation Hood's Texas Brigade is un- der to the McNeel Marble Company of Marietta, Georgia. To them we owe a large debt of grat- itude. When I saw poor prospects ahead and hardly knew how to proceed, they came nobly to my aid. Native sons of Texas, their hearts were with us and as adopted sons of Georgia — that gave us that gallant Eighteenth Georgia Regiment — they were anxious to become identi- fied with our monument. They made me a splendid offer to erect it and stipulated that in case their offer was accepted that they would contribute $5,000.00 of the amount to the monu- ment fund. Well did they carry out their con- tract. They gave us a magnificent arranite mon- ument in due time and it was no fault of theirs that statue was defective. They cheerfully stood all cost of procuring another, and the delay in our original iinveiling was a sore disappoint- ment to them. To McNeel Marble Company I extend the lasting remembrance of this Associa- tion of survivors of Hood's Texas Brigade. "My comrades, it is a solemn occas'on that has brought us together, and while it is easy to recognize its solemnity, it may not be so possi- ble for me to rise to its mental requirements. Yon lofty statue that stands as a mute wit- ness to the proceedings of this hour, speaks to you and me of another day in the dim and dis- tant past and we recognize that we have met to bury on their native and adopted soil nearly 4,000 heroes of Hood's Te.xas Brigade. Did I say to bury them ? If so, we must retrospect and in doing so roll back the stone from the charnel house of memory and bring the scenes of other days before us. "One-half a century has passed since inception of the war. Fifty years ago next week Abraham Lincoln was elected President of the United States, and our fathers — not we — knew what would happen, and we as boys and young men stood ready to fill the breach that only mis- guided fanaticism could ever have created. We today must hear the fife and drum, must feel the deep-seated, intense commotion of that pe- riod, see the flags waving and experience the HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE 37 touch of vanished hands and receive the last kiss of father, mother, brother, sister, wife, sweet- heart and friend; and amid it all we must see three gallant regiirents of young Texans in mar- tial array and must recognize them as we knew them then. Later we must hear the cannon roar above the din of terrible battle and amid hur- tling bullets and crashing shells must see our comrades falling, falling, falling, and strewing the earth on many a hard contested field ; then in sadness must we remember the long, shnllow ditches and the endless rows of the dead, where scant earth hardly hid from view the bodies of the noblest, best and bravest this world ever pro- duced. "There in all the consciousness of duty per- formed lay the torn bodies of grey-haired sires who for a truth that had been taught them from infancy up and which they fully believed, had shouldered their guns and gone out in its de- fense and who in cold death seemed to be alert for the cry of victory, as thev lay willingr s'lcri- fices upon their country's altar. Beside them we see the form of boys who in their teen? be- longed best at their mother's knee, and whose baby mouths seemed fitted only for a mother's kiss, yet their cold hands are clenched with that same determination that marked the men in whom they believed and together they had gone to the throne of God. We left our comrades there with naught to mark their glorified rest- ing place except the soil of the Old Dominion State that they consecrated with their blood and lives. "But, my surviving comrades, it matters not where their bodies lie, whether by bloody h-'U- side, plain or river. Their record is written on fame's proud sky, and their deeds of valor shall live forever. "Today we have met to dedicate j'on grand monument erected on Texas soil, by comrades and friends, to their memory. Therefore, it is that we are this day resurrecting them in mem- ory and embalming their bodies in the land they loved so well. "Stand, thou silent sentinel, and guard their noble dust while countless age? roll. Be thou the chronicler of their glorious deeds that gener- ations yet unborn mav read ; and may thy sculp- tured sides be an inspiration through centuries to young men wherein they may leirn a never- dying truth ; that he who gives his life a willing sacrifice for principle, dies not in vain. "It is no reflection on the few living comrades that So long a period has passed without proper recognition of the deeds of the dead of Hood's Texas Brigade, as even now it would have been a sheer impossibility for the few survivors to have erected yon beautiful monument without the aid of many patriotic and generous friends, to each and every one of whom the gratitude of survivors of Hood's Texas Brigade goes out in no uncertain measure. It matters not whether your contribution was in thousands or in dol- lars, our gratitude ij the same, because we know you gave in love for the cause we cherish and the object so near to all our hearts. There is one who made a princely donation and in such a manner as to be of incalculable benefit to us, and ours is more than a passing affection for him, not only on account of his lii)eral contri- bution, but because he was such a grand Con- federate soldier. He is an honorary member of Hood's Texas Brigade and every survivor of Hood's Texas Brigade will ever cherish fondly the name of that battle-scarred veteran of Terry's Texas Bangers, Major George W. Lit- tlefield of Austin. "Notably among those who nobly rallied to our help in the erection of our monument to our gallant dead and who with his meins made it possible for us to succeed is one dear alike to all Texas. A native born son, he has been true to every impulse and worthy call of his beloved Texas. Not born to affluence, his every upward step has been like the eagle's, "onward and up- ward and true to the line," every grade marked by merit and every act gauged with honor. Few others have had such success in life as he, and such native sons who have gone high in their respective callings have left Texas for greater fields of action, iiut this son has planted his love and faith in grand old Texas and her every call and interest has been the mainspring of his upward march until today he has woven his life inseparably with the heart-strings of her people. Particularly to the surviving members of Hood's Texas Brigade ha? he become a friend and true comrade and it is not his money alone which so ably helped to rear yon stately shaft in memory of their dead comrades that makes him dear to them, but it is the genuine man- hood of the man who in their hour of need came so tenderlv, lovingly and generously to their aid and so long as there lives a single sur- vivor of Hood's Texas Brigade, their love and gratitude will flow in an undying stream for Comrade John H. Kirby. "Hnder all circumstances, my comrades, it is most fittinof that the Hon. John H. Kirby should speak to us and present our monument to the State of Texas and to this audience. I now introduce him." At the conclusion of Captain Chilton's speech there were shouts of "Hurrah for Kirby" by the old soldiers. The crowd cheered and applauded Mr. Kirby frequentlj-, interrupting his address whenever 38 THIRTY-NINTH ANNUAL REUNION some particularly noble sentiment touched a sympathetic chord in the old soldiers and the crowd around. He was the orator of the day and his remarks were enthusiastically received by 10,000 people. "THE FLOWER OF TEXAS." Hon. John Henry Kirby Thus Describes the Members of Hood's Texas Brigade. "This is truly an hour of solemn yet glorious significance to every loyal son and daughter of imperial Texas. In the erection of yonder mon- ument the survivors of Hood's Texas Brigade have paid a fitting tribute to more than four thousand of their hero comrades who now rest with their illustrious commanders on the other shore. They have also given to the prerent and future generations a permanent testimonial of their pride in the achievements in war and in peace of those chivalrous sons of Dixie, living and dead, who rendered this brigade immortal. "No honor ever came to me or ever can of which I could be more proud than that con- ferred by these immortals when they elected me a comrade among them. But four years old when that great war closed, I can have only childish memories of the return from scenes of carnage of the battered and tattered, footsore and emaciated, but unwhipped men in gray to the neglected farms of our neighborhood. Widows and orphans mourned the loss of hus- band and father, fathers and mothers wept over the death of favorite sons, and beautiful girls treasured tearfully blood-stained tokens and pathetic notes from hero-lovers dying upon the field. Tales of heroic courage and unparalleled carnage, where sons of Dixie met duty and death with a fortitude and devotion that chal- lenged the admiration of the world, were ten- derly told, and in the broken circle around fam- ily hearthstones Southern hearts were re-ded- icated to Liberty and to local self-governmenr and to the restoration of the fallen fortunes of Dixie. Under this environment I grew to man- hood and is it any wonder that my heart is aflame with the most profound gratitude to these patriot soldiers for the honor of being their comrade, for the honor of membership on this committee and for the honor of being chos- en to present this monument to the great heart of the Texas people. "My comrades, I shall not enter into any lengthy discussion of the causes which culmi- nated in this terrible war nor undertake any his- tory of its battles. The South has no apology to offer for her part in the momentous struggle nor has the North. The South has her Lee and the North her Grant, and you could no more rob the nation of the glory of these than you could rob the church of the Holy Nazarene. The hero in gray followed where duty lay; the l;i;r) in blue did the same. The South stood for the inalienable rights of sovereign States under the Constitution. She believed the compact be- tween the States had been broken by the States of the North and was no longer binding upon any of the sovereign parties to it. She remem- lered that when our forefathers had destroyed British control in the colonies and achieved their independence it was to each colony as a separate sovereignty. Yirgina and Georgia and the Carolinas as well as Massachusetts and the other colonies each received from King George its separate recognition — its separate patent of nobility — and each took its place anions the in- dependent sovereignties of the earth. Then "in order to form a more perfect union"' — one based upon the separate independence and sovereignty of the contracting parties instead of the existing federation of insurgent colonies, they each ap- pointed their plenipotentiaries, their delegates to a general convention where a new compact, the present Constitution, was formulated. This Constitution with amendments was ratified by each of the States separately and became a con- tract between them as separate and independent entities for their mutual protection and ad- vancement. Eemembering all this and believing this contract had been violated by States of the North and its binding force gravely assailed by the National Government itself, and, under the rule of law as old as civilization that a contract ceases to be binding on one party when the other party has breached it, the South withdrew from the Union and set up a new government 'deriv- ing its just powers from the consent of the gov- erned.' "The North denied any infraction of the Con- stitution, asserted its binding force upon all of the States and threw its armies into the field to preserve the LTnion. "The Southerner fought for his home, for liberty, for Dixie. "Today we stand reunited under the Constitu- tion, with one flag, one nationality, one des- tiny, but with the separate supremacy of the States in the exercise of all their reserved rights, and with one purpose — to maintain liberty and honest government eternally in this 'land of the free and home of the brave.' "There will never be any escape from the con- clusion that the men of the South fousht for principle and offered their lives as a willing sac- rifice to the maintenance of constitutional lib- erty exactly as handed down by the patriot fathers. As a soldier, the fame of the Confed- erate is safe in the keeping of posterity. Na HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE 39 monument is needed to perpetuate it save that inscribed indelibly upon the hearts of their countrymen. Historically considered, there is no soldier of any age or country or clime with whom he may be fairly compared. His ])osition is unique and glorious. He finds his rank with the immortals of all history who fought for principle, for liberty, for home and country, for family and fireside, for honor and high purpose. No history of America, aye, no history of human valor can find ac- ceptance among enlightened men which shall fail to render to the Confederate soldier the high praise his deeds have won. in all the ages to come, in history, song and story. Lee, Jackson, Hood, Johnston and Stuart and other illustrious commanders of the Southern army and the citizen-soldiers whose dash and daring have no parallel in all the history of thy world, will be recorded in words of praise. No page in all these annals will be more inspirin.-^ than those which record the purposes, tlie vir- tues and the achievements of Hood's Texas Brigade. "One of the most learned of Texas jurists, writing of this patriotic band, has said : " 'They were the pick and flower of the young men of Texas. They with ready ear heard their mother's call to her sons to defend her against an invading foe, and with gleaming swords and lance at rest and visor down' they flung them- selves with impetuous ardor against the serried ranks of their country's foes, and with laugh and jest and song 'trod the road to death as to a festival.' " 'They were the knightliest, gamest, freest, proudest cavaliers that ever flashed a falchion or faced a foe. In their veins ran the blood of many generations of gentlemen and soldiers. " 'They bowed the knee to none but God, rec- ognized no superiors on earth, took orders from no king, were the tenants of no landlord, but were lords of their own homes and holdings and formed a part of an army which, taken as a whole, never was and never will be matched upon the earth. Their record should thrill and stir those who yet live and all generations yet to come will learn how grand were these men who offered their lives upon the shrine of duty and served and suffered and bled and died that constitutional liberty might live.' "How true ! How true ! And as I stand here in the presence of the survivors of these great Southerners my heart swells with a just pride in their achievements and with gratitude to God that I was born at a time when my life might be enriched and my destiny ennobled by their personal influence and example. Before and since that cruel war they have been leaders in everything that makes for the progress and pros- perity of our country, for the highest ideals in manhood and the loftiest purposes in citizen- ship. It will not be many decades until the la.?t of them will have heard the order to bivouac with their immortal commanders and comrades upon the otlier shore, but their influence for good will be reflected in every precinct in Dixie as long as civilization endures. "And in the ages to come as the golden glint of the opening morn, or the gorgeous splendor of high-noon, or the solemn twilight of the Summer's eve, or the soft touch of the silvery moon rest upon this beautiful monument, so will the influence of the lives and example of these knightly men rest upon the hearts of the living sons and daughters of this great common- wealth. And in the years to come, when the youth of our land gaze upon this monument and in- quire who these great men were and what they did, the answer will come back instantly : 'They were among the great and true men of the South and though they were but one small brigade in the Army of Northern Virginia, un- der the leadership of Lee and Jackson and Hood, they won the favor and applause of the whole world by their courage and daring. A grateful people erected this monument in their memorv and the heritage of liberty which you enjoy today is consecrated in their blood. They fought and perished upon a hundred battle- fields that liberty might live. The survivors re- built our homes, restored our firesides, re-estab- lished order and peace among us and led us in all the arts of civilization. They with Lee and Jackson and all the immortals are looking over the battlements of heaven with silent messages of encouragement to us and their sacrifices in war and greatness in peace are an inspiration and a hope to all liberty-loving Americans.' "Proudly, sir, on behalf of the survivors of this illustrious brigade, I tender to you and through you to the great people of Texas this monu- ment to the memory of the noble and patriotic heroes, living and dead, whose names adorn the roll of this glorious band. Monuments, sir, have a significance beyond words to describe, but this shaft bears a relation to the Confederacy and its leaders which no other monument does. Both it and the command it commemorates are a link that associates Texas forever with the Confed- eracy and its greatest Captains. It is erected by voluntary contributions from Confederate soldiers and the sons and daughters of Confed- erate soldiers. It svmbolizes the Texan's love of his country and of constitutional liberty and for those whose dauntless courage maintained it. It typifies our affection for our great leader. 40 THIRTY-NINTH ANNUAL REUNION the immortal Lee. Often has he looked into the eyes of Hood's Texas Brigade; he has rid- den with them and in his sorest trials depended Tipon tb.eni. Thov never failed him. At Gaines' Mill when the day was darkest and defeat seemed tertain, he waited and listened anxiously for the guns of Jackson in the rear of I\IcClel- lan's Army, and when the heart was sick from hope so long deferred and when Richmoml seemed all but lost, the thunder of Jackson'i- guns were heard and when courier after courier flashed the news, "The Texans are charging," he knew the day was won. And, again, at the Wilderness General Lee placed himself at the head of this brigade, believing these knightly and valiant and invincible soldiers to be the only hope of success. No monument commemo- rates events of greater tragic interest under the very eye of the matchless Lee than does this one we have erected. "Through you, sir, we commit this monument into the keeping of the people of this incom- parable State in memory of the grandest body of citizen-soldiers that ever enriched the history or immortalized the manhood of any country on earth." Wlien Hon. John H. Kirby had concluded his masterful address and received the plaudits of the survivors of Hood's Texas Brigade, to- gether with eloquent approbation from the mighty throng. Governor T. M. Campbell was introduced by General W. R. Hamby. ADDRESS OF GOVERNOR CAMPBELL. Governor Campbell was warmly cheered when introduced, and in accepting the monument on behalf of the State, he said: "There can be no greater tribute to heroism and valor, no greater reverence for a sacred principle than the presence of this great audi- ence here to do honor to the men of Hood's Texas Brigade. Contributing more than its full share of its human lives, this brigade has glo- riously maintained the prestige of the American arms. ".\t sight of that monument the mind nat- urally goes liack to the fathers of Texas and their magnificent achievements in the wilder- nesses of Texas. The men that formed the Hood's Texas Brigade and fought the battles of the Civil War were the sons of the men who had come here and from a wilderness had made an empire, Texas, (.\pplause.) In more than twelve of the great battles of the war and iii over fifty lesser engagements they were but twice driven from the face of even a superior enemy and were found wherever the flag of the Con- federacy was' flying, in the thickest of the fight. "It was a great war, great because of the great soldiery engaged in its battles, great be- cause of the great principles for which they fought and died. The history of those battles, those marches, those sieges with all their suffer- ings, is in no sense a history of a 'lost cause.' If the great principles for which the Southern sol- diery fought on all of the Southern battlefields are not living principles, if the principles are not still alive and vitally active in the United States of today, then would the republic have crumbled to dust long ago and the monument which we are this day unveiling would be in vain. It is an everlasting union of the Amer- ican people, a union under one bond of all the people, the American people. "The South did not want the war. It only wanted to retire in peace and establish a new nation which, under the Constitution, it be- lieved, it knew it had the right to do. All the broad field of conservatism had been explored in vain for some hope of a solution for the great problem on which the North and the South differed. The war was inevita- ble. Six hundred thousand of the best men of the South opposed the 2,500,000 of the Federal army and fought with them the 2,250 battles of the war. At the end, 437,000 men were not there to answer 'here' to the last roll call ; they had fallen in the fight, while 485,700 men of the Northern troops were slain. The men of the South did not surrender because they were whipped, for they never were, but they surren- dered because they were tired of victory. "In behalf of the great State of Texas, I, as the Governor of the State, accept into her care this monument, this tribute to the memory of patriotism of our fathers, which will never die, and whose deeds will live long after this beauti- ful monument has crumbled into ashes and mouldered in dust away." Amid a great deal of applause the band played "Dixie." With the magnificent monument to the dead heroes of Hood's Texas Brigade safely in the hands of the great State of Texas, a mighty cheer was sent heavenward. Governor Camp- bell's speech concluded unveiling exercises. tiio.sk on the platform. Among those on the platform were Governor Thomas M. Campbell, Hon. John H. Kirby, Major Georse W. Littlefield, Captain F. B. Chilton, Captain W. T. Hill, Captain W. H. Gaston, Colonel R. H. Harding, Captain E. K. Goree, General A. R. Johnson (whose eyes were shot out in the battle of Grubbs crossroads in August, 1S()4, when the br'gade was in Ken- tucky), Dr. J. D. Fields, General A. S. Rob- erts, President W. R. Hamby, Mayor A. P. Wooldridge, Commissioners E. C. Bartholomew, HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE 41 P. W. Powell, P. P. Hart and D. B. Gracy, Chaplain J. V. Stevens, General W. L. Cabell of Dallas, Colonel R. M. Wynne of the Confed- erate Home, President S. E. Mezes, Dean W. S. Sutton, Dr. F. W. Simonds, Dr. H. Y. Bene- dict, Dr. J. T. Mather and Mr. John A. Lomax. (Austin Statesman, Oct. 27, 1910.) Next place of meetin-rn im SovA Tesas &eie is a wi& aad tIbo win not be giad GO hear I bare ar- . i=:ther honsfs fran Hood's Texas Bci- ~ ^SKd ^ade. That vi£e fednde ft vha I started tar '' i *S* AiB=tiii with these voids: Tow ha»e wotked - ^ oar ^at^ E jnasM to deaA for U^orr rolls aad so^ ^ ^'s fiiis vnrid, amt for Oaee veais: aD are a saeeesE aad YOB '- ^the fdd be Med ,e^. jo ^ aeeept Esther hardeK-^a»- >I1 ih^^ Ifsnt -pm. vant to baild jwar ot>b asaBBBtaiL* ^^ ^ *- Thrt'wifie s baoBod vp zb Hood's Arcade ad '^ Bfc^ evigi Bij ir^^ c MdigB diei^ 'l all the requirements of a camp of survivo'^s without usurping the t'tl<"s of the glorious deid . .) Read Constitution of Texas Uivi=ion of Unit- ed Confederate Veterans, paitieulirly Section 4 thereof, and see how easily Generals and Colonels are turned out — once every year. One Major-Gencral, five Brigadier Genenls and 42 Colonels. Liertenai!t-Co'onel= a-d JT.njors Tl era is nothing as low as a Captain now yet how ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 59 many of the most glorious this eaith ever saw went to their last home as Captains and Lieu- tenants during the war. Think how many years the U. C. V. has been organized, and at the rate of 48 titled officers each year — what an army of officers Texs has. By all manner of reason the mistake s'lould never have occurred. The Federal Army (G. A. R.), has never adopted senseless titles; thev value too highly the truth of histnry and t'e offi- cers and men who made it to cumber the earth with titled officers of same la^^k rs their dead comrade.?. It has been said that the IT. C. V. could not be kept up but for the titles, that neither State or General Reunion could be held without the officers, and but for them there would be no interest and the ladies would not attend. Were that so, then reunions had bet- ter cease altogether. For devotion to duty, use- fulness and glorious results the priva'e of the Confederate army ranked nil the titled offices and no reflection should be cast upon him now by those who claim to have ben Co' federate soldiers, yet must be called Gener.^ls and Col- onels to perform suppose 1 duty to dead 1 ero comrades. The words and actions of Ciptain Chilton have t'^e true ring about theui. Tliree months ago Dick Cowling Camp, at Houston, unanimously nominated him for Bria^adier Gen- eral for the first di'^trict and elected a strong delegation to see their nom'nation confirmed at McGregor State Reunion. Captan Chil- ton said : "I could not afford to give up my title as Captain to be cillp'l Oeneril. I won d not feel risjht and all would know I never had been a General. The fact 's it is a heap easier to be a General now than safe to have Veen a private then." Captain Chilton dec'ined. As Adjutant General of States, in the State Mili- tia, or en staff of Governor, and Sal- vation Army titles are all risht — but arrong t^ e ranks of the few =urv'vnr'! of the Confederacy — for Heaven's sake let us re- main where the war left us, content to hnve been a Confederate soldier, jealous of al' t'lat riffhtly belongs to us and de'ermined to k ep alive the flowers of historv that adorn the names of our dead comrades. The G. A. R. condemns all ftles in their camps — let t'e Un'ted Confederate Veterans be as sensible in theirs. Another instance in record of Comrade Chilton tells how devoted he is to Hood'? Texas Bri-ade, and how litt'e he vnlue-- a title when measured with love. Over twenty vears ago when the roster of John B. Hood's Cau p at Austin was published, there appeired among its members, the nam", "F. B. CMUon. Pri- vate. Company H, Fourth Texas Regiment, Hood's Texas Brigade, Army of Northern Vir- ginia." Captain Chilton at that tint was at the head of both the State and the Southern Inter-state Immigration Bureaus, and Gover- nor Roes dropjiing into his office, askeci h'm why it was he re^iistered in his camp as a pri- vate, when all knew him to be an officer of the Confederacy. He replie 1 at on^n : "1 had rather be known to be, while living, and ho 'or:'d for having been, when deid — a priva e in Hood's Texas Brigade than to possess the high- est title elsewhere." This same spiiit should actuate us all and so gauge our love for the lives and titles of the dead defenders of the South. Hoori's Texas Brigade will celebrate its 40th Annual Reunion at Cameron, Te as, June 2Sth and 2!1th, 1911, and all those years it« Furvivors have staunchly I eld toget' er and their reunions have heen the verv finest at ev- ery town that has entertained them, and their officers are the same as any little debating society — a President and a Secretary. All in all it does not seem that a srood soldier would lay down the most honorab'e po ition in the Confe^'erate army — i worthy pr'vate — - to accept any fictitious title nearly half a century afterwards. There is a vast diffrre'ce between war and peace titles, and every soldier ought to object to their confusion. FROM THE OFFICIAL RECORD OF THE NORTHERN ARMY Northern enlistment _ 2,272,333 Whites from the South „ 316,421 Negroes 186 017 Indians 3,530 Total 2,778,301 Total Southern army 600,000 North's numerical superiority 2,178,304 In Northern army there were : Germans 176.800 Irish 144,200 British Americans 53,500 Engli«h Americans 45,500 M'scelhneous nationalities 74,900 Negroes 1 8 6 ,0 1 7 Total foreigners and negroes 680,917 Total of Southern soldiers 600,000 Excess of forc'sfners and negroes over Southern army 80,917 60 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE Southern men in Northern army 316,42 1 Foreigners in Northern army 494,900 Negroes in Northern army 186,017 Total amalgamation 997.341 Southern army 600,000 Amalgamation in excess of South- ern army 397,341 Aggregate Federal army. May 1, 1865...1,000,516 Agffres;ate Confederate army, Mav 1, 1865 - ■ 133,433 TROOPS IN FOLLOWING BATTLES. Confederates. Federals. Seven days' fight 80,835 115.249 Manassas 35,255 87,164 Chancellorsville 57,213 131.660 Fredericksburg 78,110 110,000 Gettysburg 62,000 95.000 Chiekqmauga - 44,000 65.000 Wilderness 63,987 141,160 Federals in Confederate prisons 270,000 Confederates in Federal prisons 220,000 Confederates died in Federal nrisons... 26.436 Federals died in Confederate Prisons... 22,570 south's glorious record. North had an army of 2,178,304 South had only - -... - 600,000 There were 80,917 more foreigners and ne- groes than whole Southern army; there were 397,341 more foreigners, negroes and men from the South than whole Southern army, and yet it took the whole world four vears to get from Washington to Richmond. They were nearly 2 to 1 in every big battle; one side well fed, paid and clothed, the other naked and starved. No wonder the courts, the people, the world say now the South was right, and its history is no longer a sealed book. PENSIONS. Possibly the most stupendous wonder of mathematics and stretch of elasticism is demon- strated in the Pension Bureau of the Federal Government of today. The war has been over more than forty-five yeirs. The Confederacy had only a total of 600,000 soMiers during the entire war, and yet there is still one million pen- sions beiuCT paid by the government to those who opposed this little band. Over one hundred and fifty million dollars being annually paid, nearly half a century afterwards, by a government whose magnificently equipped army of over two million men were he'd at bay for over four years by a total of 600,000 American soldiers. Veiily, in their Pers'on Bureau of such mam- moth proportions, in their beautiful cemeteriea where sleep their countless thousands and with their masrnificent monuments that dot the whoie of the Union, they are indelibly writing in char- acters that will never die the imperishable his- tory of the Southern Confederacy. Truly none can or should glory in the death of their fellow- man, and it is unreasonable that aught should e.\i=t in heart of the true, whether North or South, that could ever disturb our relations as one people, under one flag, and with one alle- giance in heart and deed. Let the North adorn its cemeteries, laud its dead and build its monu- ments, for it would be recreant to every noble feeling if it did not; and let the South in like spi it dn the same, for are we not one people and one country? But if such be the case, then the Pension Bureau of today is a blot on the govern- ment. LIST OF KILLED AND WOUNDED Of Hood's Texas Brigade as far as was Possible to Decipher the Faded Records on File Among Confederate Records in the War Department at Washington, D. C. There is published herewith a most ap- pallinff document. So far as it goes it is a partial casualty list of First, Fourth and Fifth Texas Regiments. A foolish objection was raised to its publication, "because it is incom- plete, fragmentary, hardly gives half the battles and but few skirmishes; does not give near the los-cs of any regiment ard almost none of the Fourth Texas." Its incompleteness is to be re- gretted, but constitutes a powerful reason for its preservation. Few living people ever saw a list of such awful mortality. Comrades themselves who have rever sren it will wonder as they read, and the world must stand aghast when face to face with what they could not believe if s'"))lv told to tlcm. .Again. tho\i£rh sad that Washington records are so defaced that no regi- ment can have a true tale told ; and the Fourth regiment with ahrost its entire record r'e-troyed — should that keep us from doing all justice possible to our living and dead who so freely shed their blood for our beloved cause, and deter ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 61 us from giving to the worlrl an insight as to how terrible war is, and how Hood's Texas Brig- ade bled and died ? Many a comrade now can find no proof as to where and when he was wounded or prove his assertions as to his com- rades. The following casualty list, imperfect as it is, will fill a big gap in our history and give satisfaction to many a dead comrade's familv. Eead it and know that it does not tell the half as to any regiment, and that the Fourth Texas fought, bled and died as did the First and Fifth. This list is published for anotlier reason: Many names on Washington War Department Rec- ords are spelt wrons; and many are guessed at. Seeing this list will help all survivors at n?vt reunion at Cameron, Texas, June 28 and 29, 1911, to make needed corrections, and it is hoped other publications will follow that will, as far as i cssible, remedy all mistakes. If we don't begin to try hard now, we will surely never leave correct history behind us. CASUALTIES. List of Casualties in the First Texas Regiment Com- mencing with the Battle of Eltham's Landing, and Ending with the Battle of Sharpsburg. FIELD AND STAFF. Lt. Col. H. H. Black, killed at Eltham's Landing, May 7, 1862. Col. A. T. Rainey, wounded at Gaines' Mill. June 27, 1862. Sergt. Maj. A. M. Horton, killed at Manassas, Aug. 29, 1862. MaJ. Matt Dale, killed at Sharps- burg, Sept. 17, 1862. Adj. W. Shropshire, wounded at Shar]isburg, Sept. 17, 1862, and still in the hands of the enemy. eltham's landing, may 7, 1862. Col. A. T. Rainey, comdg. Field and Staff— Killed : Lt. Col. H. H. Black. Company A, Lt. J. Waterhouse comdg — Kill- ed : Privates J. W. Etly, Thos. Mahon.^T. Set- zer, H. H. Hinnant. Wounded : Lt. W. W. Lan- ey; Privates Geo. L. Rogers, Pat Higgins, Hugh Hennesy. In action : Officers, 3 ; men, 40. Company B, Lt. R. J. Harding comdg — In action : Officers, 2 : men, 13. Company C, Capt. B. F. Perry comdg — Killed: Lt. H. E. Decatur. Wounded: Corpl. R. B. Donnolly ; Privates J. W. Trotter, Jo Tay- lor. In action : Officers, 2 ; men. 47. Company D, Capt. W. M. Hewitt comdg — Killed : Private C. F. Coy. Wounded : Corpl. J. F. McDowell, Private J. W. Smith. In action: Officers, 3 ; men, GO. Company E, Capt. F. Y. Bass comdg — In action : Officers, 3 ; men, 40. Company F, Capt. P. A. Work comdg — Killed : Private James Bush. Wounded : Sergt. R. B. May, Private E. T. Stedman. In action: Officers, 3; men, 32. Company G, Lt. E. S. Jamison comdg — Killed : Private Martin O'Brien. Wounded : Privates R. C. McKnight, M. A. Knox. In action : Officers, 3 ; men, 30. Company H, Capt. W. H. Gaston comdg — Killed : Lt. John L. Spencer ; Privates S. B. Cornwell. W. A. Hosea, D. J. Hill, P. W. Mills. Wounded : Privates H. L. Martin, J. J. Foster. In action : Officers, 4 ; men, 66. Company I, Capt. R. W. Cotton comdg — In action: Officers, 3; men, 32. Company K, Captain B. F. Benton comdg — Wounded : Private Jos. Lane. In action : Offi- cers, 2 ; men, 40. Company L, Capt. A. C. McKeen, comdg — Killed : Privates Jos. F. Brown, Chas. L. Schadt. Wounded : Privates Frank Nichols, S. D. Simms, John Coffee. In action: Officers, 4; men, 71. Total— Killed, 15. Wounded, 19. Inaction: Officers, 33 ; men, 471. SEVEN PINES, MAY 31 AND JUNE 1, 1862. Col. A. T. Rainey comdg. Company A, Capt. G. T. Todd comdg — In action : Officers, 2 ; men, 30. Company B, Capt. R. J. Harding comdg — In action : Officers, 3 ; men, 39. Company C, Capt. D. K. Rice comdg — Wounded: Private H. W. Smith. In action: Officers, 4 ; men, 30. Company D, Capt. U. S. Connolly comdg — Wounded : Privates J. T. Dickson, W. L. Lock- ett. In action : Officers, 3 ; men, 47. Company E, Capt. F. Y. Bass comdg — In action : Officers, 4 ; men, 33. Company F, Lt. H. Snow comdg — In action: Oft'icers, 3 ; men, 40. Company G, Capt. John R. Woodward comdg — Wounded : Private F. M. Mathews. In action : Officers, 4 ; men, 80. Company H, Lt. Bedford Parks comdg — In action : Officers, 3 ; men, 46. Company I, Lt. J. L. Sheridan comdg — In action : Officers, 3 ; men, 48. Company K, Lt. J. H. Massey comdg — Wounded: Private Barney McNelly. In action: Officers, 2 ; men, 36. Company L, Capt. W. A. Bedell comdg — Wounded : Privates J. W. Brown, W. A. Shel- ton. In action : Officers, 4 ; men, 66. Total — Wounded, 6. In action: Officers, 35 ; men, 495. 62 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE GAINES' FARM, JUNE 27, 1862. Col. A. T. Eainey comdg. until wounded, after which Lt. Col. P. A. Work comdg. Field and Staff— Wounded : Col. A. T. Eainey. Company A, Lt. G. B. Thomp=on comd':; — Killed : Sergt. J. K. Crawford, Jr. Wounded : Privates J. K. Wright, Max Jacoby, B. R. Lain. In action : Officers, 2 ; men, 25. Company B. Lt. J. L Shotwell comdg — Killed : Sergt. John Probert. Wounded : Corpl. J. M. Canterberry ; Privates F. M. Carr, M. A. Diinnam. Wm. McDonald, W. 0. Pankey. In action : Officers, 2 ; men, 44. Company C, Lt. Wm. B. Nadel comdg — Wounded: Sergts. M. J. Giles. 0. G. Arm- strong ; Corpl. J. Winn. In action : Officer, 1 ; men, 19. Company T>, Capt. IT. S. Connolly comdg — Killed : Private A. Dennis. Wounded : Privates W. W. Murray, D. T. Simms. In action : Offi- cers, 4 ; men, 50. Company E. Lt. B. W. Webb comdg— Killed : Sergt. J. A. Lawson. Wounded : 0. Serst. J. W. Smith, Corpl. W. C. Scott: Privates W. Campbell, C. W. Word. In action: Officers, 2; men, 24. Company F, Capt. S. A. Wil=nn comdg — Killed : Privates W. A. Allen. John .\mbrn?e, Duncan D. McMillan, Burwell J. Holliman. Wounded : Lt. Henry Snow ; Privates L. S. Jones, Pobert Hooker, Tliomas Eskrid^e. ]\Ior- ris F. Cryer, C. G. McRae. W. F. Scott. Henry Harwell. In action: Officers, 3; men, 28. Company G, Lt. E. S. Jamison comdg — Killed: Private C. W. Woodhouse. Wounded: Lt. E. S. Jamison, Private R. C. McKnight. In action : Officers, 2 ; men, 45. Company H, Lt. Bedf'ird Parks comdg — Killed : Privates, J. M. Dobertv. J. J. Foster, J. B. Hanks, W. L. Lee. Wounded : Corpl. A. J. Fry; Privates Geo. Hollin^sworth, F. M. Embry. J. S. Eudd, N. A. Menthenhall. In action : Officers, .3 ; men. 40. Company I, Lt. J. L. Sheridan corndsr — Killed: Privates 0. H. Bovkin, W. G. Morris, L. W. Manninsr, A. ]\ront to Richmond to be given, one each, to the brave?t men who had distinguished themselves in battle. Judge Reagan said he was not a member of the com- mittee nor was he present when the stars were awarded and could not give tl e names of those who received them. Continuing, Judge Rea- gan said: 'I would rather have been able to say that I had been a worthy member of Hood's Brigade than to have enjoyed all the honors which have been conferred upon me. I doubt if there has ever been a brigade, or other mili- tary organization, in the history of the world that equaled Hood's Texas Brigade in the he- roic valor and self-sacrificing conduct of its members and in the brilliancy of its service.' The reading of Judge Reagan's letter was re- ceived with tiunders of apphniS3 nnd Mr. Gid- dings was thanked for his presence with the letter, and was asked to return the grateful tha-ks of the Association to Comrade Eldridge for the contents of the letter, which was copied and filed witli proceedings. "It was a.scertiinod through members of the Association present that the gold stars men- tioned were in part awarded to the following named soldiers : , "W. C. May. Companv H. Fourth Texas. "James Patterson, Companv D, Fourth Texas. "Cad Welborn. Company F, Fifth Texas. "Jake Hemphill. "Names of others could not then be ascer- tained, but further investigation was ordered and report to be made as to other names at the next reunion." Since said reunion I have written many let- ters of inquiry with no satisfactory results, and at last reunion, at Navasota, June 27, 1907, I again brought up the matter and urged con- tinued efforts on the part of every comrade. It has been my late good fortune to find a clipping from Richmond Dispatch, a paper we all know so well, published at Richmond, Va., where in February, 18G5, it gives a succinct account of the star presentation and publishes the grand letter of General Lee, wherein he says: "The stars are to be presented to the brave men of Hood's Texas Brigade, but where all are so meritorious and have done so much for the honor of their State, I know it will be difficult to select the most worthy." I have sent the old, faded, yellow clipping from Rich- mond Dispatch of Fdbruary, 1865, to The Chronicle, so that they may copy exact from original, and have asked them to handle with care and return safely to me. It is expected that our historian and each comrade will pro- vide himself with a copy of The Chronicle containing this letter, and the original clip- ping will be shown at the next reunion of Hood's Brigade Association at Jacksonville, Texas, June 26, 1908. (From Richmond Dispatch, February, 1865.) We learn that a very interesting scene oc- curred some days aso in the camp of the Texas Brigade (Senator Wigf all's old command), the occasion being the presentation of some golden stars, designed for the brave men of the brig- ade by a lady of Texas, and forwarded through the hands of General Lee. After brigade inspection, the men were ad- dressed by Senator Wigfall in a stirring speech. He said that he would be more than man if he did not, and less than man if he could not, feel deeply and solemnly the changes that had taken place, and the absence of the familiar faces of his former companions in arms. It was I ot to be considered when or wliere soldiers die; but how they die. Better a thousand tiiues fill the grave of a brave man than be (I'c slaves of insolvent knaves and unprincipled tyrants. The senator reminded his old command that the roads were drying up; that a few daya would bring the familiar sound of the battle, ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 83 the roaring of artillery and the rattling of the rifles. There was more bloody work to be done, and they were to prepare for the fray. Senator Wigfall also took occasion to dis- pose of the tiresome, though oft repeated story, "rich man's war, poor man's tight," should it ever come, must certainly fall upon the poor man, the man in moderate circumstances, leav- ing him no chance to escape. He would in- evitably be crushed, whilst the man of wealth and talents, and tlie distinguished officer would buy or demand protection in any part of the world. There would be no refuge for the poor man. The vengeance of the enemy would be poured upon his head and those of his posterity unless he carved out his liberties with his sword and bayonet. At the conclusion of Senator Wigfall's speech the following letter was read from Gen- eral Lee: "Commanding Officer of Hood's Texas Brigade — Headquarters .\rmy Northern Vir- ginia, January 21, 1865 — Sir: I have re- ceived from 'a young lady of Texas' some gold- en stars, which she desires may be presented to the brave men of your brigade. Where all are so meritorious, and have done so much for the honor of their State, I know it will be diffi- cult to select the most worthy, but from your intimate knowledge of their deeds and conduct in action, you can, with more certainty than any other, bestow them in accordance with the wishes of the donor. I therefore commit them to you. They are nine in number, and siid to be made of gold too precious for common use. "As a gift of a lady from their State, who has watched with pride their gallantry on ev- ery field, and offered dailv prayers to the throne of the Almighty for their happiness and safety, I feel assured they will be highly ap- preciated and long preserved. I have the hon- or to be your obedient servant. "E. E. Lee, General." The stars were presented to the following named men : Wm. Durram, Company D, First Texas; James Knight, Company H, First Tex- as; Corporal James Burke, Company B, Fourth Texas; Sergeant James Patterson, Company D, Fourth Texas ; Corporal W. C. May, Company H, Fourth Texas; Sergeant C. Wilborn, Com- pany F, Fifth Texas; Sergeant J. Hemph'U, Company H, Fifth Texas; Private J. D. Staples, Company E, Third Arkansas ; Pri- vate J. W. Cook, Company H, Third Arkan- sas. No comrade that reads the above can help feeling what a heritage has been left all Texas in the unstinted words of praise that have been so meritoriously bestowed on her soldier snna by President Davis, General Lee, General Jack- son and every commander who witnessed their bravery on the field. It is urgently our duty to try and find who the young lady was that so generously melted her jewels up to make those stars. I remem- ber to have heard at the time that the stars were made from precious family jewels thit were considered honored by being so bestowed. It would seem that Mrs. Colonel Winkler could give us the name of the donor since she was on the spot and must have been at the prfsenta- tion. In connection with the mention of stars it is absolutely necessary to know who the fair lady was so that our history will be explicit as to both. How must the heart of every com- rade go out in loving gratitude to Major George W. Littlefield of Terry's Texas Rangers for his magnificent donation of $1000 and to that grandest of all men, Hon. John H. Kirby, for his princely gift of $4000 to our monument fund. Let me urge a-ou every one to continue doing his best for our perfected rolls, complete his- tory and magnificent monument. Send in your subscriptions and plead with all others to sub- scribe in order that we may erect our monument before the last one of us has passed over the river to join those who are waiting for us be- yond. Faithfully your comrade, F. B. Chilton, President Hood's Texas Brigade Monument Committee; Member Company H, Fourth Regiment, Hood's Texas Brigade, Army of Northern Virginia. HOOD'S REUNION AT NAVASOTA. Captain Chilton Appeals to Veterans to go to Navasota. The Ranks are Thinning. Great Preparations Have Been Made to Make the Event a Most Happy- One. The List of Speakers. {Houston Post.) Capt. P. B. Chilton has written the follow- ing appeal to his old comrades to attend the re- union of Hood's Texas Brigade at Navasota, June 26 to 28, 1907: Houston, Texas, June 1. — Comrades: No doubt you read in The Houston Post last Sun- day the ?iilendid program gotten up by Navasota in honor to Hood's Texas Brigade that meets there in reunion June 26-28. It may be that some of you have noticed adverse communi- cations that have been written and possibly be- came influenced thereby, and it is on that ac- count this communication is written, which I 84 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE trust every member of the brigade will see, read and heed. The clarion tones of Hood when calling his brigade to CiUty aroused limp, lame and halt and even the hospitals turned out. Today duty with us is nearly as imperative as then. You made history then ; now you must preserve it. The few of us who are left must be up and doing before it is forever too late. I?emembcr the un- finished work of the last reunion and how im- portant it is not to lag in final completion before we are all gone, and how necessary that not one of you be missing at Xavasota. You will see that tlie citizens' program pro- vides great intellectual as well as bodily com- forts for the four corners of the earth that Nava- sota has invited to be present to do honor to her hero-guests — Hood's Texas Brigade. You will also notice that at 3 p. m. on Tuesday, June 27th, Hood's Te.xas Brigade Association will be called to order by its president and thereafter be in regular session for its own business and program. None of you, I am sure, would willingly miss seeing and hearing our own orator-comrade. Judge F. Charles Hume, the hero of ^yfauas- sas, where six color bearers were in rapid suc- cession shot down, and where, in the language of the commanding officer, "Sergeant Hume took the flag and bore it high above all others which were then floating over the bloody field as a beacon to our men who had become separ- ated from it. Sergeant Hume after bearing the flag about 200 yards wi^ also shot down. Being near I took the colors from him and, carrying them a short distance, I transferred them to Private Farthing (afterward killed), who ad- vanced with them." Neither could you afford to forego the address of Judge N. G. Kittrell, an honorary member of our Association, and who, though too voung to have been a soldier, yet was allied to Hood's Texas Brigade bv blood and kin. Again, no reunion of Hood's Brigade would be complete without the presence and counsel of that king of soldiers and prince of good men, wherever you find them, Captain William E. Barry. Comrade Barry will make the welcome address in behalf of Navasota, and all of us know what a feast of welcome Billy Barry is, both in words and deeds. Among the gems of the occas'on will be the address of Hon. T. P. Buffington, son of Capt. T. C. Buffington, Caitain Company G, Fourth Texas Kegiment. AH in all. the good peo- ple of Navasota have arranged a grand enter- tainment for the old brigade, and let it be the determination of every member to keep up the reputation they so well earned in the stormy days of the long ago — to do or die. Since our last reunion, in close connection with that grand old crip] led soldier and present Piesident of our Association of survivors. Com- rade E. K. Goree of Huntsville, and the perpet- ual Secretary and Treasurer of our Association, and likewise hero co!or bearer of the First Texas Regiment at Gettysburg, Comrade George A. Branard of Houston, I have been in correspond- ence with the ]\Iilitary Secretary of the United States at Washington in regard to getting the muster rolls of each regiment and company of Hood's Texas Brigade included in the work containing the name of every Confederate sol- dier, as well as those of the Union army, now beinor compiled by act of Congress, which is another powerful reason why I hope every mem- ber of the brigade will promptly report for duty at Navasota. I don't have to urge General J. B. Policy to be there. He has already said that he will be there; that absolutely nothing could keep him away. There was a t'me when Comrade Policy had but one "charming Nellie," and next to duty and Hood's Brigade "she was all the world to him," but now he has a "charminc; Nellie" in every mother and daughter of the Confederacy. Every woman who loves the cause of the Con- federacy and honors its memory and soldiers is charming to Comrade Pollev. It ought not to be necessary, and I don't believe it is, to urge Dr. D. C. Jones to be with us. There was a time when Hood's Brigade could not do with- out the two Jone=e^ — Dr. John C. Jones (dead), surgeon of the brigade, and Dr. D. C. Jones, surgeon of the Fourth Texas Regiment. Com- rade D. C. must remember we can't do without him vet, for there is no telling how badly we old fellows mi"ht need him at 'most any re- union. H we did not have him we mi reunion, to be held at Navasota, June 27 and 28 : THURSDAY, JUNE 27. 9 a. m. — Assemble at city hall and escort to grounds by firemen, military band, citizens. 10 a. m. — Music. 11 a. m. — Address by Senator Joseph W. Bailey. 1 D. m. — Dinner. 3 p. m. — Assembly brigade, called to order by President E. K. Goree. Prayer by Chaplain. 3:30 p. m. — -Address of welcome, Captain W. E. Barry. Music by quartette. 4 p. m. — Response to address of welcome. Major F. Charles Hume. 4 :30 p. m. — Business meeting. 8 p. m. — Assen-.bly of Daughters of Confed- eracy and Brigade. Music. Address, "Women of the South and Dausrh- ters of the Confederacy," Hon. T. P. Buffing- ton. Music. Original poem — Mrs. W. D. Farris, Hunts- villa. Adjournment. FRIDAY, JUNE 28. 8 a. m. — Music by band on square. S) a. m. — Assembly at grounds. Meeting called to order by President Goree. Pnyer by Chaplain. Instrumental solo — Miss Julia Branard, Houston. Song. 10 a. m. — Business meeting. Election of of- ficers and selection of place of meeting for 1908. 11 a. m. — Address, Judsre Norman G. Kit- trell, Judge Gist Judicial District, Houston, Texas. 1 p. m. — Dinner. 3 p. m. — Assembly. Memorial service. Prayer. Song. Reading resolutions, Memorial Committee — Capt. W. E. Barry. Memorial address. Senator John G. Willacy. Short talk from comrades regarding their dead comrades. Prayer. Song and parting. HOW HISTORY WAS STARTED. All of Hood's Texas Brigade are grateful that matter of a correct history weighed on the mind of Comrade Chilton until at the Navasota reun- ion, June 27 and 28, 1907, he started the his- tory under fitting resolution. Minutes read aa follows : A BRIGADE HISTORIAN. Comrade Chilton spoke of the importance of selecting a good and able historian, and told at length of the many mistakes and errors of pTesent brigade history, and that this meet- ing of the Association must prepare the remedy before it proved too late for the living to do justice to the noble dead of the brigade. Comrade Chilton then introduced a resolu- tion to this effect: Hon. E. K. Goree, President Hood's Brigade Association, in Reunion at Navasota, Texas, June 27, 1907. It is hereby resolved by this Association, That no longcrr delay can be had in the selec- tion of a brigade historian, whose duty it shall be to collect all data from every available source and give to the world a fair and impartial his- tory of Hood's Texas Brigade from first to last;" said historv to be historical and biographical, and to include the First, Fourth and Fifth Texas, the Eiglteenth Georgia and Third Ar-- kansas regiments, and Hampton's Legion, that compo-ed at different times the formation of Hood's Texas Brigade, each and every member- of the aforesaid commands being requested to furnish said historian a full history of his own acts and all else of importance that came under his observation during the war; the said histo- rian to abrido-e or otherwise use said matter as. he sees fit. It is further: ResolvI'D, That, as said historian can not ex- pect mucli finarcial aid from the Association in getting out said historv, the entire profits of the- work shall be his ; but in all cases it shall be the duty of every member of this Association to aid the historian by every means in his power. ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 87 The resolution was unanimously adopted, and Comrade Joseph B. Polley of Floresville was with one voice elected historian. After election of the historian it was, by argu- ment and discussion of the Association, agreed to select one member each from the First, Fourth and Fifth Texas, Eighteenth Georgia and Third Arkansas regiments and Hampton's Legion to assist the historian in making the his- tory a perfect production, in accordance with which the following assistants were named : First Texas— T. L. McCarty, Oklahoma City. Fourth Texas— J. C. West, Waco. Fifth Texas— J. M. Smither, Huntsville. Eighteenth Georgia — B. V. Arnold, Rock- dale. Third Arkansas — John L. Boatner, Elliott. Hampton's Legion — (No one named). A small collection was taken up to defray the initiatory expenses of the historian and thus the great work began. FIRST SUCCESSFUL MOVE TO BUILD A MONUMENT, AND HOW IT BEGAN AT NAVASOTA REUNION. After having successfully launched the rolls at Somerville and continued with history at Navasota, Comrade Chilton pressed ria:ht nn for the speedy erection of a monument and at Nava- sota offered a resolution to that effect : Navasota minutes read as follows : THE MONUMENT RESOLUTION. Eegular business being res-jmed, Comrade Chilton offered the following resolution on building a monument to Hood's Brigade, and spoke at length as to what should be speedily done in furtherance of the resolution : "Hon. E. K. Goree, President Hood's Brigade Association, in Keunion at Navasota, June 27, 1907. "While every State in the South is honoring its noble dend, who died in defense of a cause they knew to be right, by erecting suitable mon- uments to their memory, it becomes the duty of the survivors of Hood's Texas Brigade to no longer delay taking proper steps to erect a mon- ument to General John B. Hood and his Texas Brigade on the capitol grounds at Austin ; there- fore, be it Eesolved, That this Association proceed to elect a F*resident, who shall preside over a Hood's Texas Brigade monument committee until a ^uitab'e and creditable monument adorns the capitol grounds at Austin ; that this Associa- tion shall name a committee of one each from the First, Fourth and Fifth Texas, Eighteanth Georgia and Ihird Arkansas regiments, who will act as a committee of assistance to said President when necessary; be it further Eesolved, That said President of Hood's Brigade Monument Committee is empowered to name suitable committees of ladies and other aids to raise money to erect said monument. It is also "Eesolved, That said committees shall elect a treasurer from their own number; tl at the President will receive all moneys and pay them over t-> the treasurer, taking his rece'pt for same, and that said treasurer shall pay out no money except on draft of the President." The above resolutions were unanimously passed, and President Goree nominated Com- ride F. B. Chilton as President of the Hood's Texas Brigade Monument Committee. Same was seconded and Comrade Chilton's election was unanimous. The Association then proceeded to name the committee to assist in building the monument. After due consideration by the Association and action by those named, the Monument Com- mittee was annotmced as follows: F. B. Chilton, Houston, President. W. H. Gaston, Dallas, Treasurer. W. E. Barrv. Navasota. B. V. Arnold, Eockdale. E. A. Brantley, Sorrervillo. John L. Boatner, Elliott. FOUNDATION OF MONUMENT LAID BY A SPEEDY COLLECTION. Imn-ediately after above resolution was passed Comrade Chilton besran erecting the monument in earnest, as is evidenced by his rais- ing $448.75 in cash and subscription on the spot. Navasota minutes further read : Comrade Chilton, finding time to thank the Association for the confidence placed in him through his election to the presidency of Hood's Texas Brigade monument fund, assured it that it meant long continued hard work, but with their help hj intended to succeed. He spoke feelingly of the undertaking and hopefully of success, and outlined how his main help would come from the blrssed women of Texas and committees which he would later anpoint from the United Daughter's of the Confederacy. With an eye sinele to business. Captain Chilton said he was going to be?in work that very moment, which he did with the following result: 88 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE He took from his pocket a letter from Mrs. J. B. Beatty. President of 11. E. Lee Chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy, at Hous- ton, wherein Mrs. Beatty spoke in glowing terms of the chivalry of Hood's Texas Brigade on many battlefields; of their 85 per cent, loss, as recorded by tlie War Department, and how glo- rious it was to he jicrmittcd to contribute toward erecting a monument to such heroes; and slie incl sed therein $5 as second contribution to the monument fund, yielding first contribution to the Hood's Texas Brigade Juniors, who were represented at the Association by their youth- ful President, JIaster J. B. Jaqua. The read- ing of Mrs. Beatty's letter brousrht forth mucti applause. Comrade Chilton led Master J. B. Jaqua forward, and as president of the Hood's Texas Brigade Juniors he made a splendid im- promptu address and wound up by handing Comrade Chilton the first dollar contributed to the monument fund, which was received with appropriate remarks. It is a notable circumstance and augurs suc- cess, that the first three contributions came : First, from Hood's Texas Brigade Juniors; second, from the President of E. E. Lee Chap- ter, ITn-'ted Daughters of the Confederacy, who organi^dd the auxiliiry juniors; and third, from John B. Hood Chapter, Ignited Daughters of the Confederacy, through their President, Jlrs. B. T. Wellborn of Somerville. Hood's Texas Brigade Juniors, Houston $1 00 John B. Hood Chapter, U. D. C, Somer- ville 5 00 Mrs. J. B. Beattv. Houston 5 00 Randall Miller, Hearne 1 00 Irvin Brantley, Somervlle 50 Nat and Jones Wofford, Cimeron 1 00 Judge F. Charles Hume, Houston 5 00 John M. King. Cuero 5 00 A. B. Hood, Wilcox 5 00 B. P. Bullock, Rogers 5 00 Dr. W. P. Powe'l, Willis 5 00 J. H. Plasters. Temple _ 5 00 Ben Hillvard. Bo 4: moBs "V miHviiient. - C-oionei of :: 1:--- (Ap- - ; " - -:e to Je^erson - dedairn? that stopped &e ot^xogiit vas one of tiie greatesi ^ . of var. It vas lata used Colin-Campbdl in Hie Criz the BntJA GtneBsnieBt. *> i^, emmeBded Ct^iD-" inalitf « * Adjutant General's Office, State of Texas, Austin, Tex., June 8, 1905.— Judge C. W. Raines, State Librarian, Capitol: Dear Sir— Bv direction of a committee of Hood's Texas Brigade Association, composed of Hart T. Sapp and Frank B. Chilton, I have the pleasure to herewith transmit to vou a corrected muster roll of Company H, Fourth Texas Infantry, Hood's Brigade, Army of Northern Virginia, 1861- ISGo, for file as an archive of your library. 130 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE This roll was accepted and approved by Cap- tain James T. Hunter, surviving Captain, and contains a complete history of the company. Yours respectfully, John A. Hulen, Adjutant General. * * * Department of Agi-iculture. Insurance, Sta- tistics and History, State of Texas, Austin, June 8, 1905.— General John A. Hulen, Adju- tant General, State of Texas : Dear Sir — I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt from Cap- tain Phelps of your department today of the corrected muster roll of Company H, Fourth Texas Infantry, Hood's Brigade, Array of Northern Virginia, 18G1-1865, for file in the archives of the State Library. I assure you, sir, that I receive these pre- cious memorials of Texas valor with inexpress- ible pleasure, and that I will file them in this library with the sacred records of the Alamo and San Jacinto for an inspiration to patriot- ism for all time. Yours respectfully, C. W. Raines. State Librarian. Austin, Tex., May 22, 1906.— Captain F. B. Chilton, Houston, Tex. Dear Sir — I beg to ac- knowledge the receipt of other valuable histor- ical matter relating to Hood's Texas Brigade. If all the old Confederates showed half the interest in the history of their particular com- mands as you do, our Confederate history would be well preserved. The last documents received were placed in the metal case with the others you sent, according to your wishes. Thanking you heartily for your zeal in the great cause of preserving our glorious Confederate history, I am, yours truly, C. W. Raines, State Librarian. * * * May 24th, 1873. Hood's Texas Brigade Association. — This is to certify that Frank B. Chilton is a member of Hood's Texa.s Brigade Association, he having been a member of Company H, Fourth Texas Regiment, Hood's Texas Brigade, Army of Xorthern Virginia. RoBT. Burns, Secretary Hood's Texas Brigade Association. TRIBUTE FROM PRESIDENT JEFFERSON DAVIS TO HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE. The President of the Confederacy Wrote Letter to Captain F. B. Chilton. Motto of Hampden. Houston, Texas, August 13. To the Editor of the Chronicle : As a Texas boy a long way from home and poor prospects of ever getting back, I was al- ways a welcome visitor to the War Department and White House at Richmond, Virginia, in 1861. I had the further prestige of an uncle, Hon. Wm. P. Chilton, member of Congress from Alabama and my kinsman, General R. H. Chilton, at that time Assistant Adjutant Gen- eral of the Confederacy, but subsequently chief of General Lee's staff. I also knew Judge Rea- gan of the cabinet and General Wigfall of the Senate, as well as all the Texas Congressmen, all of which coupled with my extreme youth gave me many privileges among the official Con- federacy. It was my honor to often meet, and as a boy, know quite well the President's family and my dear privilege after the war to receive letters at various times from members of the family and it is the la.=t letter received from our beloved President that I herewith enclose and submit to the Chronicle and ask its solution of a paragraph contained therein. Directly after adjournment of the Southern Interstate Immi- gration Convention that met in the old historic capitol building at Montgomery, Alabama, in 1887, and where by the delegates of 13 Southern States, I was elected the general manager of in- terests of the association there formed. I sent Mr. Davis the minutes of said convention as a matter of interest to him. Neither war or ru- mors of war was in my mind, nor did I mention the brigade or anything connected with the Con- federacy — but the noble soul and master mind of Mr. Davis traveled back and connecting me with Hood's Brigade in his reply to my letter uses this language : "The gallant and distinguished organization. Hood's Texas Brigade, to which you belonged, showed on many battlefields its willingness to 'live and die for Dixie,' and might have in- scribed on its banner the motto of Hampden." Hood's Texas Brigade history is now being written by General J. B. Policy, brigade his- torian, of Floresville, Texas, and inclosed let- ter of President Davis will be used therein, and as there has been differences as to the "motto of Hampden," your Tuesday issue of the Chronicle ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 131 is most respectfully requested to tell us what the motto was that President Davis referred to. I inclose both better of Mr. Davis and en- velope that covered same. Please handle care- fully. Copy exact and return safely to me, giving us a solution we can rely on. As the lan- guage comes direct from the President of the Confederacy, and is addressed to troops that were directly under his eye throughout the whole four years' struggle, it will not only ap- pear in our history, but in substance may be inscribed on the monument we are soon to erect. F. B. Chilton, President Hood's Texas Brigade Monument Committee. Letter of President Davis to Captain Chilton, as copied from original and carefully compared is as follows: Beauvoir, Miss., April 6, 1889. — Captain F. B. Chilton, Austin, Texas. — My Dear Sir: I am much obliged to you, both for your kind con- sideration and for the very interesting pam- phlets you sent to me after the meeting of the interstate immigration convention. The gal- lant and distinguished organization, Hood's Texas Brigade, to which you belonged, showed on many battlefields its willingness "to live and die for Dixie," and might have inscribed upon their banner the motto of Hampden. With best wishes for you and all the survivors of Hood's Brigade, I am. Fraternally, Jefferson Davis. WHAT WAS MOTTO OF HAMPDEN .> Quotation From Jefferson Davis Starts the Query. On page 8 of the second section of The Sun- day Chronicle there is given a letter from Jef- ferson Davis, president of the Confederacy, to Captain F. B. Chilton, in which Mr. Davis re- fers to the members of Hood's Texas Brigade and says they might have inscribed upon their banners the motto of Hampden. In republish- ing the letter Captain Chilton has asked The Chronicle to publish the motto of Hampden. Research into English history has thus far fail- ed to disclose it. John Hampden was a Yorkshire gentleman, who with John Pym, from Gloustershire, re- fused to pay the second ship tax levied by Charles the First of England in his terrific fight to secure funds to run the government without making application to parliament. The first ship levy made by Noy's on the coast cities was paid. Then the inland country was asked to give a subsidy in money in place of furnishing a certain number of ships. Hamp- den's share of the tax was only 20 shillings but he refused to pay it, claiming that a great prin- ciple was at stake, the principle being a denial of the right of the king to levy taxes without the consent of parliament. Hampden and Pym were tried, arrested and convicted, but of the eleven judges trying the case five dissented and this dissent was supposed to be a great moral victory for tlie opponents of the ship tax money. On account of the notoriety thus gained Hampden was sent to parliament where he was a consistent opponent of the king. He and Pym were two of the five men whom Charles went in person to expel from parliament but who had obtained warning and were not present at the time of his visit. \\Tien war broke out Hampden was made general in the parliamen- tary army and commanded the cavalry of a por- tion of it. He was wounded in an early en- gagement with the cavalry of the king led by Prince Rupert of the Palatinate and his forces were routed and he himself died from the wound thus received. His name is found in the most solemnly beautiful poem ever penned in the English language, Graj^'s Elegy, in the line — "Some village Hampden tliat with dauntless breast the little tyrant of his fields withstood." Who knows the motto to which President Davis referred? How the great soul of the president of the Confederacy must have yearned and his heart gone forth to the old brigade when a quarter of a century after the war was over the name of Captain Chilton as one of the boy members he so well knew, brought the noble old brigade before him — as it were in reality — and he once more had his whole being stirred as in days of yore, when Lee listened for their terrible guns and death-dealing rebel yell at Gaines' Mill and relied on them to the death at Wilderness and how he as president had refused to have a single regiment of the brigade consolidated with other troops, even though they had but a corporal's guard left to each regiment, saying: "The Texas Brigade shall so remain until the last man has gone." He seems to have entirely ignored the substance of Captain Chilton's let- ter, but seeks at once — as he had often done in the past — to pay the highest tribute at his com- mand to Hood's Texas Brigade, while sending his love to every survivor. MOTTO OF HAMPDEN. "No Steps Backward" Was What Davis Said of Hood's Brigade. To the Editor of The Chronicle: In answer to an inquiry contained in your issue of Sunday, will say: — When King Charles I, by violence and per- 132 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE fidy, by tyranny and folly, alienated his par- liament and the greater part of his people from all fealty to his person, and parliament, in self-preservation, had recourse to the sword against their foresworn and faithless king, John Hampden took a colonel's commission in the parliamentary army, and raised and equipped a regiment at his own expense. His men were known by their green uniform and standard, which bore on one side the words, "God With Us," and on the other the motto, of Hampden, "Vestigia nulla retrosum." (No steps backward.) This is the motto Jefferson Davis in his letter to Capt. F. B. Chilton says might have been inscribed upon the banners of Hood's Texas Brigade. Respectfully, John A. Kirlicks. Houston, Texas, August 19. PRESUMED LIVING OF TEXAS REGI- MENTS OF HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE. The following is list of every living man of the three Texas regiments of Hood's Texas Bri- gade, so far as probable at this date, January 1, 1911: Company A, First Texas Regiment. J. C. Alford, Daingerfield, Texas. David Bronaugh, Whitewright, Texas. Dr. James M. Blalock, Thomaston, Ga. G. W. Hudson, Jefferson, Texas. March Jones, Jefferson, Texas. Capt. Geo. T. Todd, Jefferson, Texas. L. B. Todd, Jefferson, Texas. Company B, First Texas Regiment. Colonel R. J. Harding. Jackson, Miss. W. B. Shotwell, Moscow, Texas. Company C, First Texas Regiment. John 0. Byrne, Austin, Texas. T. J. Calhoun, Austin, Texas. Solomon Lassiter, Tyler, Texas. Polk Neul, Brandon, Texas. James Williams, Coleman, Texas. Company D, First Texas Regiment. Dan Bartlett, Linden, Texas. C. Curtwright, Cusseta, Texas. E. Frazier, Linden, Texas. Major A. G. Clopton, Jefferson, Texas. Jack Glaze, Linden, Texas. A. Miles, Atlanta, Texas. Hal E. Moss, Bloomburg, Texas. John Henderson, Cusseta, Texas. Dr. A. C. Oliver, Douglassville, Ga. W. A. T. Oliver, Gadsden, Ala. S. W. Oliver, Weatherford, Texas. J. Pink O'Rear, Atlanta, Texas. J. C. Robinson, Bryan Mill, Texas. Company E, First Texas Regiment. T. H. Langley, Marshall, Texas. W. D. Haynes, Ennis, Texas. S. F. Perry, Marshall, Texas. A. F. Wiggs, Bonham, Texas. Company F, First Texas Regiment. U. M. Gilder, Rockport, Texas. A. C. Sims, Jasper, Texas. J. M. Stallcup, Austin, Texas (Home). Col. A. P. Work, Kountze, Texas. Company G, First Texas Regiment. Dr. S. R. Burroughs, Buffalo, Texas. Sebe. Blackshear, Rio Vista, Texas. Marshall Hamby, Elkhart, Texas. Alf. L. Lewellyn, Archer, Texas. B. Y. Milam, Palestine, Texas, R. 3, Box 70. Elias Newson, Palestine, Texas. John Parker, Elkhart, Texas. W. J. Watts, Palestine, Texas. R. F. Wren, Amarillo, Texas. John Woodhouse, Wichita Falls, Texas. Company H, First Texas Regiment. J. M. Briggs, Kemp, Texas. J. Q. A. Capps, Neches, Texas. E. T. Ezell, Jacksonville, Texas. Captain W. H. Gaston, Dallas, Texas. J. R. Jones, Hubbard City, Texas. Company I, First Texas Regiment. A. A. Aldrich, Crockett, Texas. F. A. Blackshear, Crockett, Texas. H. W. Berryman, Alto, Texas. Lieut. W. M. Berryman, Goodnight, Texas. Winfield S. Bush," Houston, Texas. Jim Clanahan, Chandler, Texas. John G. Gates, Oakhurst, Texas. J. J. Hail, Corsicana, Texas. John A. Morris, Milano, Texas. Dave K. Renfro, Brownwood, Texas. Rev. Malley Reeves, Murchison, Texas. A. D. Oliphant, Austin, Texas (Home). Charles Scullv, Alto, Texas. Capt. W. B. Wall, Crockett, Texas. Company K, First Te.vas Regiment. W. W. Bate, San Augustine, Texas. B. Bates, San Augustine, Texas. Henry Bennett, Calcasieu Parish, La. W. B. Davidson, Hemphill, Texas. Frank B. Davidson, Hemphill, Texas. John C. Fall. Chireno, Texas. H. V. Fall, Chireno, Texas. 0. T. Hanks, IMacune, Texas. ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 133 Sim Mathews, San Augustine, Texas. K. T. Noble, Logansport, La. W. I. Quinn, Alvord, Texas. W. H. Watson, Macune, Texas. Capt. Jno. N. Wilson, Nacogdoches, Texas. A. J. Wilson, Fort Worth, Texas, 928 Mo. Avenue. W. J. White, Lake Charles, La. Company L, First Texas Regiment. S. T. Blessing, Dallas, Texas. Ed Buckley, Eagle Pass, Texas. F. A. G. Gearing, Virginia City, Nev. Geo. A. Merk, Mt. Selman, Texas. T. L. McCarty, Oklahoma City, Okla. Wm. Schadt, Galveston, Texas. Company M, First Texas Regiment. S. Dominey, Pennington, Texas. W. A. Jernigan, Glendale, Texas. ■T. 6. Locke, Corrigan, Texas. Geo. B. Lundy, Crockett, Texas. William Eoach, Nacogdoches, Texas. Sam Stubblefield, Appleby, Texas. W. J. Townes, Powell, Texas. Tom White, Centralia, Texas. Company A, Fourth Te.ras Regiment. W. C. Francis, Austin, Texas (Home). W. H. Pittman, Austin, Texas (Home). Company B, Fourth Texas Regiment. G. H. Crozier, Dallas, Texas. Val C. Giles, Austin, Texas. Wm. R. Hambv, Austin, Texas. Dr. L. D. Hill, Austin, Texas. E. B. Millican, Lampasas, Texas. A. S. Eoberts, Austin, Texas. A. R. Masterson, Houston, Texas. Company C, Fourth Te.ras Regiment. J. H. Cosgrove, Slireveport, La. J. H. Drennan, Calvert, Texas. W. A. Jones, Dallas, Texas. Dr. D. C. Jones, Cameron, Texas. Milt Livingston, Lockney, Texas. J. W. Sneed, Rosebud, Texas. Jake Sniilie, Rosebud, Texas. 0. H. Tindall, Calvert, Texas. Bennett Wood, Temple, Texas. Company D, Fourth Te.ras Regiment. R. J. Burges, Se,guin, Texas. John Baker, Taylorsville, Texas. M. S. Dunn, Austin, Texas. Ed. Duggan, San Angelo, Texas. A. M. Erkskine, Seguin, Texas. W. T. H. Ehringhaus, Seguin, Texas. J. E. LeGette, Seguin, Texas. John M. King, Cuero, Texas. B. Schmidt, Seguin, Texas. J. D. Smith, Granite, Okla. M. V. Smith, Luling, Texas. W. P. Smith, Kyle, Texas. J. T. Reeves, Caldwell, Texas. Ben Terrell, Seguin, Texas. Company E, Fourth Texas Regiment. B. L. Aycock, Kountze, Texas. J. A. Bradfield, Dallas, Texas. T. M. MuUins, Big Hill, Texas. N. N. Ripley, New Castle, Va. P. M. Riplev, Tacoma, Wash. J. C. West, Waco, Texas. Company F, Fourth Texas Regiment. Geo. Allen, Austin, Texas (Home). T. J. Adams, Weimer, Texas. Capt. E. H. Cunningham, San Antonio, Tex. J. B. Currie, Paint Rock. Texas. C. A. McAllister, Paint Rock, Texas. W. P. Goodloe, San Antonio, Texas. Calvin Goodloe, San Antonio, Texas. Lieut. L. P. Hughes, Floresville, Texas. R. M. Murry, San Antonio, Texas. Jno. D. Murry. Sutherland Springs, Texas. A. J. Sutherland, Sutherland Springs, Texas. Texas. Dick Sutherland, Sutherland Springs, Texas. Texas. J. B. Polley, Floresville, Texas. Company G, Fourth Te.ras Regiment. Capt. T. C. Buffington, Anderson, Texas. Lieutenant W. E. Barry, Navasota, Texas. L. H. Barry, Navasota, Texas. John Atkinson, Edgecomb, Texas. Robt. D. Blackshear, Schulenburg, Texas. William M. Baines, California. Robert Hasson, Anniston, Ala. Dr. J. C. Loggins, Ennis. Texas. Frank Kelly, Navasota, Texas. J. A. Midkiff, Bedias, Texas. Jno. F. Martin, Navasota, Texas. Joe H. Plasters, Temple, Texas. R. H. Pinkney, Hempstead, Texas. Jas. M. Pettett, York, Ala. Prank Webb, Erwin, Texas. A. E. Watson, Marlin, Texas. Company H, Fourth Texas Regiment. F. B. Chilton, Houston, Texas. James Connelly, Deanville, Texas. Wm. E. Copeland, Rockdale, Texas. Capt. J. T. Hunter, Bronte, Texas. Dr. T. G. ]\ray, Ennis, Texas. W. J. Landrum, Montgomery, Texas. H. T. Sapp, Houston, Texas. Robt. R. Stratton, Midway, Texas. J. B. Seargent, Orange, Texas. John J. Smith, Montgomery, Texas. 134 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE Company I, Fourth Texas Regiment. M. Barn-, Marlin, Texas. W. H. Bates, Lone Grove, Texas. J. B. Crabtree, Stone Point, Texas. J. W. Duren, Corsicana, Texas. J. H. Herbert, Brent Wood, Tennessee. E. G. Halloway. Beard, Texas. R. F. D. No. 1. A. M. Lemmon, Fairfield, Texas. J. M. Lumnius. Canton, Texas. W. G. Jackson, Austin. Texas (Home). J. M. Polk, Austin, Texas (Home). E. G. Session, Rice, Texas. Pulaskie Smith, Lafayette, Texas. W. W. Templeton, Lampasas, Texas. Company K, Fourth Texas Regiment. Luke Derden, Corsicana, Texas. J. H. Kimbrough. Brownwood, Texas. Jack Smith. Ennis, Texas. Robert Tubbs. Rosebud. Texas. Company A, Fifth Texas Regiment. J. A. Cameron, Houston. Texas. B. L. Dyer, Opelika, Ala. W. A. George, Houston, Texas. James Landes, Chappel Hill, Texas. F. 31. Poland, Houston. Texas. X. Pomeroy. Clara MiUtret, County Cork. Ireland. Dr. S. 0. Young. Galveston, Texas. Company B, Fifth Texas Regiment. Dr. J. S. Bruc-e, Eagle Lake, Texas. A. H. Carter. Columbus, Texas. D. M. Curn,-, Durango, Texas. J. C. Kindred. Weimer, Texas. T. J. Roberts, Eagle Lake, Texas. Company C, Fifth Texas Re^ment. Capt. J. E. Anderson, Jewett, Texas. J. T. Allison, Marquez, Texas. A. B. Allison, Groesbeck, Texas. J. C. Cox, Tvler, Texas. D. 0. H. Caston, Bay City, Texas. Sam W. Irwin, Marquez. Texas. G. W. Irwin. Rosebud. Texas. H. P. Trawick. Bertram, Texas. C. M. C. Whaley, Jewett, Texas. Company D, Fifth Texas Regiment. R. A. Brantley, Somerville, Texas. J. G. Bowden, Huntsville, Texas. John Campbell. Knox City, Texas. D. M. Campbell, Houston, Texas. J. A. Dickev, Gatesville, Texas. J. E. Gilbert, Lena, 3Iiss. Martin L. Gilbert, Lena, Miss. A. M. Hinson, Gatesville, Texas. Capt. W. T. Hill, Mavnard, Texas. J. C. Hill, Mavnard. Texas. Major F. Chas. Hume, Houston, Texas. Walter Keenan, New Waverly, Texas. Calhoun Kearse, Huntsville, Texas. J. A. Murray, Phelps, Texas. Wm. H. Mvers, Poolville, Texas. Col. R. M. PoweU, St. Louis, Mo. Dr. W. P. Powell, Willis, Texas. J. X. Parker, Trinity, Texas. J. R. Robertson, Demopolis, Ala. J. M. Smither, Huntsville. Texas. Dr. Edw. Shackelford, Prattville, Ala. John A. Scott, Houston, Texas. Robt. Wood, Willis, Texas. Lieutenant Campbell Wood, Cherokee, Texas. Company E, Fifth Texas Regiment. A. M. Clay, Independence, Texas. S. T. Coffield, Wichita Falls, Texas. Lieutenant B. Eldridge, Brenham, Texas. R. K. Felder, Chappel Hill, Texas. J. B. Gee, Austin, Texas. John Gee, Bryan, Texas. Jesse B. Lott, Xavasota, Texas. Wm. R. Lott, Xavasota, Texas. .John J. Lott, Waco, Texas. J. H. Roberts, Liverpool, Texas. Company F, Fifth Texas Regiment. B. P. Brashear, Beaumont, Texas. Carl CurbeUo, Beeville, Texas. W. A. Fletcher, Beaumont, Texas. Milam Fitzgerald, San Antonio, Texas. Henry Griffith. Dayton, Texas. Darees Eashall, Sinton, Texas. Company G, Fifth Texas Regim-ent. John Allen, Marlin, Texas. E. M. Bean, Davis, Okla. T. M. Bigbee, Cameron, Texas. Geo. Barnard, Gatesville, Texas. C. J. Jackson, Xolansville, Texas. A. M. McKinnev, Jones Prairie, Texas. L. W. iliUer, Rockdale, Texas. W. A. Xabors. Cameron, Texas. C. P. Xance. Antioch, Tenn., R. F. D., Xo. 14. I. M. Pool. Stamford. Texas. E. W. Pool. Plainview. Texas. J. G. Sherrill, Rosebud, Texas. A. J. Sherrill, Ben Arnold, Texas. J. L. Stewart, Goree, Texas. J. D. Shelton, Rockdale, Texas. Company H, Fifth Texas Regiment. J. A. Chesher, Carlisle, Texas. J. E. Fridge, XLson, Texas. E. K. Goree, Huntsville, Texas. P. K. Goree, Midway, Texas. Jacob Hemphill, Haskell, Texas. T. S. Haynie, Jackson, Miss. ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 135 Mat Boss, Houston Heights, Texas. Hiram Simpson, Durham, Texas. J. S. Stone, Blountstown, Fla. J. L. TarkLngton, Tarkington, Texas. Wm. Woods, Glasgow, Kt. S. E. Walters, Lake Charies, La. B. T. Wilson, Singleton, Texas. Company I, Fifth Texas Regiment. Fritz Bettis, Merle, Texas. W. T. Blackburn, Green Pond, Ala. J. W. Dallas, Brenham, Texas. J. W. Dean, Blum. Texas. B. E. Fitzgerald, Llano, Texas. J. S. Grant, Tunis, Texas. D. Flanagan, Talbatt, Texas. J. T. Hairston, Independence, Texas. A. B. Hood, Somerrille, Texas. M. L. Lipscomb, Stone Citr. Texas. Ed. McKnight, McKnight," Okla. J. Xorford, Blum, Texas. H. M. Parker, Austin, Texas (Home). H. 0. Eobertson, Independence, Texas. W. W. Stephens, Temple, Texas. J. H. Stephens, Temple, Texas. W. F. Thomas, Clay, Texas. H. S. Tarver, Brownwood, Texas. C. Weibish, Brenham, Texas. C. H. Graves, Corsicana, Texas. Company K, Fifth Texas Regiment. Lieutenant J. M. Alexander, Livingston. Texas. Captain B. W. Hubert, Dallardsville, Texas. J. M. Jones, Dallardsville. Texas. T. F. Meece, Livingston, Texas. W. H. Matthews, Livingston, Texas. J. P. Smith, Gibton, Texas. J. B. Townes, Dallas, Texas. Bev. J. W. Stevens, Houston Heights, Texas. CONFEDERATE SOLDIERS AND CONFEDERATE WOMEN, HOMES AND PENSIONS. In 1893 the State took charge of the Confed- erate Home at Austin and through State ap- propriation began admitting indigent Confefl- erate soldiers, disabled from labor, resident in Texas, at that date. It is estimated there are now near 369 inmates there. The ac-commo- dations have not only been enlarged and re- furnished, when necessary, but the grounds have been beautified, making the Soldiers' Home a credit to the State. The average number of inmates in the Con- federate Home each year from 1895 and aver- age death rate: Xo. of Xoof Av. Per Cent. Year. Tnmatf«. Deathi. Mortalitv. 1895 120 14 11 2-3 1896 150 27 18 1897 180 21 11 2-3 1898 220 31 14 1-11 1899 240 26 10 5-6 1900 260 32 12 4-13 1901 270 20 7 11-27 1902 280 40 14 2-7 1903 300 20 6 2-3 1904 320 30 9 3-8 1905 334 27 8 1-11 1906 337 41 12 1-6 1907 335 64 19 7-67 1908 330 49 15 1909 337 30 8 10-11 1910 341 27 15 1-5 During the year ending August 10, 1910, the following changes have occurred in the Texas Confederate Home: Xumber of inmates who have died 47 Xumber of applicants who have been ad- mitted 88 Xumber of applicants who have been re- admitted 17 Xumber of inmates discharged at their own request 24 Xumber of inmates dishonorably dis- charged 2 Xumber of inmates dropped from the roUs, having gone on furlough and never been heard of .___ 2 Xumber of inmates discharged for having taken oath of allegiance to U. S. before end of war 1 Total number of inmates at the close of August 10, 1909 340 Total number of inmates at the close of August 10, 1910 369 Gain for year 29 The Woman's Home at Austin, which up to this date has been erected and supported by pri- vate solicitations of the Daughters, but which bv an amendment voted at the past election will secure an appropriation by which the State will admit widows and women who aided the Con- 136 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE federacy, resident in Texas prior to March 1, 1880, has now become a State institution. The pension history of the State begins with 1899, when $350,000 was voted, by an amend- ment, to Confederate soldiers and their widows resident in Texas prior to January 1, and March 1, 1880, respectively. This being found insuf- ficient, another amendment in 1904 doubled this. By the act of the Legislature of 1909 the pauper clause was abolished and pensioners are now allowed as much as $1,000 worth of ))rop- erty. At the same time the date of marriage of widows was advanced from March 1, 1866, to March 1, 1880. This increased the pensioners from about 8,000 to about 12,000, and reduced the quarterly allowance from about $15. .50 to about $10.25. A measure to again double the appropriation to $1,000,000 annually by amend- ment introduced at the last Legislature is now being favorably considered. Last report estimates there are now about 10,- 000 Confederate soldiers enrolled in Texas Camps. The whole number yet living, without enrollment, is unascertained, as the law requir- ing the assessors to list them seems to have gone by default. TEXT-BOOK LAW. The text-book law, ending in 1907, was then re-enacted for five more years, so that no change in our public school curriculum can be had till 1912. The complaint raised by John B. Hood Camp of Austin in 1908, and joined by many Camps over the State, as to partisan matter creeping in certain text-books adopted by the State text-book board, has, in a degree, been eliminated by this board, but the law is radi- cally defective in not allowing the board suffi- cient time to scrutinize the text-books submitted for its examination. Texas is old enough to do its own editing, printing and publishing, re- gardless of foreign influences, thereby furnish- ing our children proper books for Southern sch(X)ls. LETTERS FROM AN OLD COMRADE. Col. R. M. Powell, Who Commanded Brigade at Appomattox. (Houston Chronicle.) Captain F. B. Chilton has furnished two let- ters, perusal of which will be of interest to Con- federate soldiers everywhere. The author of the letters is Colonel K. M. Powell, who went out as Captain of Company D, Fifth Texas Regiment, and rose to Colonel of the regiment. He was one of the brightest intellects of the State. He never was absent from duty except when wounded or disabled, and commanded his company, regiment or brigade as duty called, in many battles. After other wounds, he lost a leg. He is now more than 80 years old and a resident of St. Louis. The first letter was sent to Captain Chilton and in it was enclosed the letter to the lirigade. They are given in the or- der named, as follows: 4314 Maryland Avenue, St. Louis, Mo., June 19. — Dear Captain : My inclination and desire to meet you and the survivors of the old brig- ade has to yield to the commands of the doc- tor and the protests of my family. My disap- pointment amounts to grief. I enclose a message which I trust will be re- ceived in the spirit it is offered. It would be a great satisfaction to see you and all those who by the ties of kinship belong to the brigade. Memories are the only personal belongings the old have they can not give away or the thief can not take from us. They are each keepers of other possessions for those who come after them. ^^Tien we can toil no more they are our only means of mental diversion or solace. My old friends are about me. I hear their voices in the whispering winds, their footsteps in the rustling leaves, their faces are in the chang- ing shadows of light and shade. So I live a life apart from the stirring activities that interest the younger generations. I can only rejoice with them in their sweets and share their griefs. Your letter pleased me so much it is a real joy to have such evidences of esteem and re- gard from an old friend and beloved comrade who earned merited distinction with the old brigade. My love to all the boys. Yours truly, R. M. Powell. * * * 4314 Maryland Avenue, St. Louis, Mo. — Comrades of Hood's Texas Brigade in Reunion at Jacksonville : I greet you and this token of remembrance bears to you my message. Seven hundred miles separates us and I feel them every one. Fain would I be with you, but de- sire and prudence seldom walk together. He that is deprived of the privilege of meeting and communing with old comrades and friends walks alone in the world. Nothing thrills like the touch of heroic hands. On this occasion are born the elements of varied emotions. There is the mist of sorrow in the eye, while loving greetings and felicitations are exchanged. The brigade hears expressions of condolence and "The Old Dixie" fails to disperse the mournful and sable coloring of personal bereavement. A brother's hand has vanished and a cheerful voice is still. Too many have passed on to "Fame's eternal camping ground." Alas! how few are left. At the last muster, when Fate — ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 137 that merciless arbiter — decreed that further con- tention was vain, tempestuous spirits with stern dignity reluctantly laid down their amis with the sacred promise never again to bear them in the service of ihe "lost cause." When hope went down behind sodden clouds at Appomat- tox there was no hint of the veiled glory that was destined to make the deeds of paroled pris- oners illustrious. The souls of knightly and gallant men, victors on a hundred fields, were torn with doubt lest in one defeat the world would forget that for which they had fought and would be denied a place in the book of honor, or even a welcome home by despairing people. Passing from this woeful field they were driven by conflicting currents along un- charted ways through a universe of desolation, each path leading homeward was wet with tears. On every highway and gateway they encoun- tered armed guards, watchful of thir acts and speech, observant of their worn and dilapidated apparel and noted if in process of making "trea- son odious" the disloyal buttons had been re- moved. Dismal was prospect of making homes under the shadow of bayonets, which instead of commanding order, encouraged lawlessness. But for the footsore, weary pilgrim, there was heal- ing in store. They encountered mothers of the Confederacy, waiting and watching. These loyal mothers silenced their own grief to strengthen the fainting with the balm of sympathy, desti- tute themselves, they knew the grace of giving. What power there is in one kind and cheerful word or generous deed ! They make a rift in the clouds and reveal the road to hope. Look- ing back we realize that noble lives were lost and four years of fraternal strife and blood dis- figure the book of time. You surrendered your arms, but did not part with your honor ; you kept faith with your victors and yourselves, and always loyal to truth, right and justice. The victors despoiled you of your possessions in the name of their saint, John Brown, and his hypo- critical philanthropy, and now apologize to the world for the crime by singing a doxology to the Union, while they were the authors and in- stigators of the peril that threatened its integ- rity ; you lost just what a brigand could deprive you of. The victors acquired nothing of value to them and nothing to be proud of. There is no market for the spoils, and storage is being devoted to more precious and congenial fardels. Philanthropy is overburdened. Africa does not claim her own and if presented to the Philip- pines it must be on the point of the bayonet and will be received on the point of the sword. The arrival of spoils, the fruits of conquest, from the South has ceased to create jubilant enthus- iasm or to be an occasion for a banquet, benev- olent smiles, or an address of welcome. If there is an "open door" no sympathetic courier is in evidence to lead the way to it. The "ojv portunity" with roseate promise also banishes. The cargo is put in cold storage. There is no "graft" in it. The tar brush has lost its magic touch. The peans of victory with the chorus "We Will Hang Jeff Davis on a Sour Apple Tree" is no longer the ritual of those who claim to belong to the refined and cultivated class. They want to forget it. The intelligent and no- ble, and those who possess the royalty of brains and cliaracter, have decreed that no one of the knightly race of the South could so degrade themselves or their literature by such vulgar ex- hibition of prejudice and hatred. The vocab- ulary of the slums is unknown to pure and lofty souls. "The songs of a nation reveal the char- acter of the people." Now they are trying to rob us of our "Dixie" and make it utter strange words. The words known to iis are simple and sweet. They are expressions of purity and ten- derness, loyalty and reverence, the epitome of grace and beauty in poem and song. It was the inspiration of earnest men on the field of bat- tle ; it was heard in the song of the rifle ; it was heard in the swelling chorus of answering can- non. Yet in the heat of bloody strife the hearts of gallant men were not fired with the base pas- sions of malice and wrath. It was the last ap- peal of the weak to the strong for justice. From your masterful fathers' customs you received your own. The creed of chivalric fathers is still yours ; this land is a legacy from them and their tombs consecrate it. Craven and unworthy of your heritage had you refused to arrest the march of a hostile and predatory army, as remorseless in its purpose and as un- holv in its passions as pirates of the Spanish main. The surrender of your arms was but the beginning of an era of greater triumphs than were ever won on the field of Mars. In the W'hite light of peace triumphant Iiope nerved your restoring hands and the undaunted sons of masterful fathers compassed marvelous deeds. Cities have risen from ruins, homes from ashes and the bones of desolation clothed. The treasures of the orchard and the richer fruit of the field are the rewards of your toil and courageous striving. Out of a desolate land afflicted with despair and hopeless confusion you have created an Eden whose fame has reached all lands and the people of all nations desire it. Many of our comrades never returned to share these triumphs. Is there a storied urn to recall their memories? Or shall a monument perpetuate the deeds of the living and the dead of a cause that never dies? The pyramids of Egypt on the sun-scorched plains of Ghizeh 138 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE have outlived their gods, but the craft of man can not build a memorial that can outlive the principles which they so courageously and hopefully championed. While it stands it will be a beacon to guide wandering feet to the paths of honest endeavor and knightly deeds. In those daj's there were also heroic "mothers of the Confederacy." Shall there also be a com- panion shaft consecrated as a shrine for their daughters? Is there a day dedicated to their memory? Shall there be no records left of tlie grandeur of their sacrifices? Has any geutle band passed through the weeds and briars to lay a flower on their tomb ? Has the angel of mem- ory jtlaced a violet under a leaf to sweeten the mysterious silence, or a lily whose gentle glow crowns the humble mound that rests on her loyal bosom? In the beautiful South there is a house of forgiveness, but no lips touch the waters of forgetfulncss. for there are some things which to forget makes forgetfulness a crime. " HURRAH FOR TEXAS !" WAS WHAT E. K. GOREE SAID. I, with others of our brigade last year, at the Richmond reunion, had the pleasure of listen- ing to Hon. J. W. Daniel, of Virginia, pay Hood's Brigade of Texas the following tribute : Respectfully. (I was the man.) E. K. Gorek. ''Somebody over there says, 'Hurrah for Texas !' Amen. And I am going to tell you what I think was the grandest eulogy ever pro- nounced on the Confederate soldier. Were any of vou bovs here at the battle of Gaines' Mill. on "the 27th of June. 1 Sfi2 ? Well, it is a won- der you are here now. I tell you, if Rome ever howled in this country, it was howling that day par excellence. That was one of the greatest charges that the Confederate army ever made. It seemed as if the skies above us were made out of sheet iron, as if the fiends of hell were ripping them up and flinging them around all to pieces. While the tremendous charge wa« going on. Hood's Texas Brigade of Longstreet's Division was called to go to the front in the next line. Boys, tell the truth about it, did any of you ever feel a little nal^ as we mnrcbed down ithe valley, with all the fiends of hell in the air about us? "Among the other wounded about us I saw a voun;.r Confederate officer, whose arm had been torn out right in the shoulder joint bv a cannon ball. Notwithstanding, he sat in his Baddle steadily, a great deal cooler than I am now. When our regiment, the Eleventh Vir- ginia, opened up for him to pass, and the men looked up at him. admiring the hero and pitying the man, he said : 'Go on, boys, and do your duty and don't mind me.' About that time there came a cheer on our left, and there came Texas. A few minutes later 1 saw two rather sorry looking men on horseback, and they looked like tramps who had been taken from the mills. They rode along behind this work, which had now been taken, and which the receding battle was only annoying with a stray shot, here and there. As soon as I saw them I recognized one who had on an old blue cap pulled down over hia eyes, and who also looked like a sailor who had just landeil and had fallen up on horseback and did not know how to get down. It was Stonewall Jackson. He passed in the rear of that tre- mendous place, over which Hood's Texans had charged, just a* the setting sun was parting in the West, and looking over that scene of awful slaughter and splendid valor, he spoke four words ; 'These men were soldiers.' " LETTER TO CAPTAIN F. B. CHILTON, OF HOOD'S BRIGADE MONU- MENT COMMITTEE. BY DR. L. D. HILL. Austin, Texas, August 25th, 1909. Dear Old Friend and Comrade: Our last meeting has brought to mind manv of the scenes of long ago, when we were both doing all we could in the service of our coun- try in Hood's grand old Texas Brigade in the Army of Northern Virginia. Many have been the changes in both of our lives since then. You have been head of the Immigration Bureau of Texas and the whole South, and many other places of importance; and you are now filling the most important position of your active and useful life, the Presidency of the Monument Committee of Hood's Texas Brigade. When I first heard of the appointment of this commit- tee, with you at its head, I thought and said: "Frank B. Chilton is the man for the place. He will give us a monument. He never failed, frum his boyhood, to accomplish his every un- dertaking. We will have the monument ; and I hope to live to see it dedicated next May on the capitol grounds of grand old Texas." Frank, I liave been unable to contribute much lo the building of the monument ; but I do claim to have contributed you, and that without you, the monument would not have been built. I found you on the platform of a railroad station in Virginia in 1862. The "red tape" distribu- tors of patients to their State hospitals refused to let me move you and said there was no use ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 139 as you were dying. Doctor Ewing, our Brig- ade Surgeon, arrived on the ground, and as he ranted the distributors, I asked him to let me take that brave young soldier of our brigade; that he was too young and good looking to let him die without an effort to save him. Doctor Ewing examined you and said it looked like a hopeless case. "Have you any Norwood's Tinc- ture of Varatrum with you?" he asked. I an- swered : "I have the undiluted tincture." "Give him ten drops," said Ewing, "you can't hurt him." I dropped ten drops in a spoonful of water, pryed your mouth open and we poured it down you. In thirty minutes your breathing was normal and we iinew that ^.our young life might be saved. In a medical and surgical practice of forty-eight years, civil and military, I know of no case that I took part in saving, both by the knife and medicine, whose life has been such a blessing to Texas, especially to Hood's Grand Old Texas Brigade. My appointment as Assistant Surgeon was made by General .John B. Hood, then Colonel of the Fourth Texas Regiment, who ordered me to organize a hospital for his regiment at Dum- fries as Assistant Surgeon of his regiment. The Surgeon General recognized this appoint- ment. I had to have my first report approved by the Surgeon of the post. Dr. Frost, who or- dered me to change all the typhoid fever cases which T had reported, from typhoid to typhus, which I did. The Surgeon General sent back to me this report with orders to change the typhus fever to typhoid fever, as there was no typhus fever in Virginia. I sent him my orig- inal report with Cross' instructions to change on it. When he received my original report with Cross' endorsement upon it, he wrote to me to send all future reports direct to him. This I did from that time on for four years, from all the field hospitals I organized for our brigade in Virginia. The Surgeon General thenceforth recognized all of my requisitions for medicines and supplies. This is my record as Assistant Surgeon of the Fourth Texas Regiment. Then I was ordered to Warrenton, Virginia, on the 19th day of September, 18C2, after the second battle of Manassas, by order of General Hood throiTjcfh Captain Walsh, with instructions to move all sick and wounded I had in tents north of Richmond to hospitals, and report imme- diately to Warrenton, Virginia, and take charge of the wounded of the Texas Brigade, relieving Dr. Tom May, who was then in charge. When I got to Warrenton, I received a letter from General John B. Hood, saying: "You may be captured ; if so stick to your men ! Make the best arrangement you can in paroling them. Try to parole them as General Lee did the twenty-five hundred by giving the Surgeon's certificates." This letter was signed by Gen- eral John B. Hood by order of General Robert E. Lee. Sure enough, we were captured by Gen- eral Phil Sheridan and seven thousand men. Every other officer escaped and Sheridan hunted half a day for some one authorized to parole our twenty-five hundred wounded. Final- ly he came to my hospital and told me that he could not find a man who was authorized to pa- role our prisoners. I handed him Hood's letter endorsed by Lee. He read it and gave it back to me. He then said : "I can be as liberal as General Lee. How long will it take you to se- cure the certificates from all of your hospitals?" I answered : "About two hours." He then left, saying: "I will be back in two hours." I sent to each Surgeon in charge of a hospital a request that each one send me certified copies of the name, company and regiment of each man in his hospital and the character of his wounds, which they did. At the appointed hour General Sheridan returned. I signed all cer- tificates and he signed them after me. There was about 3,500 of each army in the hospitals at Warrenton. Dr. Thomas of Sibley's Brig- ade, who fell in the Black Hill Indian War, was appointed by Sheridan over the wounded of both armie:^ at Warrenton. and we found him a gen- uine gentleman and surgeon : hut "red tape" doubted my right to parole prisoners, but Marse Bol) Lee soon set matters right by announcing that it was done by his authority, and that set- tled it. This closes my service in the Army of Virginia and with mv travel from Richmond, Virginia, which you have, will enable you to get up such a synopsis of my history as can prop- erly go into the records of our old brigade. At the close of the war. T retiimerl to mv old home in Wcbberville, Travis County, Texas, and opened my old office for the practice of medi- cine and surgery to support my family. I had all the practice I could do for many years. I was then elected member of the Twenty-fifth Legislature by the people of Travis County, under the administration of Governor Chas. A. Culberson. I served Texas for two years the verv best I knew how. When Joseph D. Sayers. under whose father I studied medicine, was elected Governor, he appointed me Surgeon of the Confederate Home, where I served as such until my right arm was partially paralyzed so I could not use the knife safely in operating. I offered my resignation on the last day of April, 1903, but the board refused to accept it. On the last meeting in June the same year, I went before the board in person and told the mem- bers I was going to quit as I could not do the work. They asked me to name my successor, 140 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE which I did, suggesting Dr. Joe Gilbert, a well qualified young, active surgeon. They elected him, giving me an honorable discharge. Seven months after, under Governor Lanham, I re- ceived the appointment as watchman on the fourth floor of the Capitol and was reappointed under Governor Campbell, and expect to con- tinue as long as I give satisfaction to the ad- ministration. Yours very respectfully, L. D. Hill. Assistant Surgeon Fourth Regiment, Hood's Texas Brigade. 4c * « NOTA BENA. I neglected to state in the general article that when I was relieved at Warronton I reported to brigade headquarters for duty. I was ordered to report to Doctor Lindsay, Surgeon in charge of the Texas Hospital at Richmond, Virginia, for assignment to duty in that hospital. He gave me one hundred beds and I attended them until the hospital was closed. L. D. Hill, Assistant Surgeon Fourth Texas Regiment, Hood's Brigade, Army of Northern Virginia. * * * Captain Frank B. Chilton : Dear Old Friend and Comrade — We are both growing old gracefully and retaining some of the mental and physical energy of our youth, but we will soon both have to answer final roll call. Let us Cross the pontoon that Christ made To span death's dark, gloomy river With Lee, Hood and Jackson, rest under the shades With other dear companions forever. We will eat the twelve fruits that grow on life's tree And drink from life's sparkling river, Draw spiritual rations abundant and free And worship the giver forever. L. D. Hill. WAR TIME REMINISCENCES. An Unwritten Incident Connected with the Late War— Trip from Richmond, Virginia, to Texas— Judge Reagan's Children Returning to Their Home— Big Pile of Money and Stamps. By Dr. L. D. Hill, Austin, Texas. On the first day of February, ISGS, I left Richmond, Virginia, on the morning train in company with Major Matthews and Captain Grinnan in charge of the four children of John H. Reagan, the youngest a babe in charge of a negro nurse, all to be conveyed to the children's grandmother in Anderson, Grimes County, Texas. Besides the children, we were intnisted with $9,000,000 worth of Confederate money in undivided bills of different denominations, and $3,000,000 worth of postage stamps, all packed in three tobacco boxes. The money was to be delivered to Peter W. Gray, Secretary of the Treasury, and the stamps to John Starr, Post- master General of the Trans-Mississippi De- partment at Marshall, Texas. To undertake to run the blockade at such a time with such a charge was hazardous. Major Matthews of South Carolina, Captain Grinnan of Georgia and myself were selected by the Department at Richmond to execute the plan. We entered upon the discharge of that duty with the firm determination to keep the children and the money out of the hands of the Yankees and guard them safely to their destination or die in the attempt. As discipline was deemed neces- sary to safety and that each should understand his duty and do it. Major Matthews, our senior oflPicer, was selected to secure transportation and provisions, and issue marching orders, and Grin- nan and I were to guard the children and the money in his absence, and to obey his orders in danger when present. And all to do guard duty alike. On the morning we left Richmond, I was handed a sealed envelope, said to be from Gen- eral Lee, to be delivered to General E. Kirby Smith, with strict instructions not to let it fall into the hands of anyon'; but General E. Kirby Smith in person. * * t The first impediment we met was at Colum- bia, S. C, where we were detained until the bat- tle was over, and the road cleared for our pasa- ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 141 age. We were in telegraphic communication with Richmond and Army Headquarters and moved or stood still as directed by either as long as we were in communication with them. After we passed Columbia we reached Augusta by rail ; we were detained there one day. From that time we traveled to Mutbury Plains by rail. There we secured wagons, in which we slowly traveled to Milledgeville, Ga. From Mil- ledgeville to Montgomery, Ala., we traveled by rail and rested at Montgomery about a week, and left there on a river rteamboat for Selma. Wie were detained at Selma, Ala., one day to se- cure transportation to Meridian, Miss., by rail. At Meridian we were detained several days for road repairs to Jackson, Miss. We traveled from Meridian, Miss., through Jackson to Crys- tal Springs through a desolate country, wher« lone chimneys, torn up railroads and burned bridges everywhere gave evidence of the ruth- less destruction of public and private property by the enemy. At Crystal Springs the track had been torn up and railroad communication farther South closed. At Crystal Springs, the two sisters who had joined us at Richmond, to get to their home at Hazelhurst, secured private conveyance home. They were prudent ladies, and very kind and helpful to the children. We traveled in wagons from Crystal Springs to the mouth of Mink's Creek, below Rodney on the Mississippi River, where we were detained three days for a brigade of Confedexate cavalry to cross before us. I think it was Ector's Cavalry. They finished swimming their horses between gunboats the third evening after our arrival. Major ]\ratthews, having crossed the river, se- cured transportation and returned. We crossed that night in skiffs with muffled oars so as not to attract the attention of passing gunboats. As we landed the crash of the skiff upon the bank caused a passing gunboat to shell the boat, but we hastily placed the children and the valua- bles behind the levee and into wagons that were waiting for us and drove down the river, under protection of the levee, while they continued to shell the bank. We crossed Burne Bayou that night in a boat and spent part of the night at a hotel that was said to be frequented by Yankee officers, and they may have been there then for all we knew, for we left there before dav in a covered wagon, though the sleet was falling thick and fast. After traveling about an hour, and when it was getting daylight, we were met by a detachment of Confederate cavalry. Never were blockade runners prouder to see the Con- federate imiform on approaching cavalrv than were our little band that morning. The cavalry escorted us to Tensas Bayou, which we crossed the third evening and deposited the children and tobacco boxes on a "Choctaw." That was what the man called a raft of logs that he had fastened together and which he moved from place to place by hooks and spikes on the ends of long poles. On that raft and others like it we traveled from Tenses Bayou to Monroe, La., as that was the only means of transportation in the overflowed bottom of the Mississippi River at that time. We had to change rafts sev- eral times to cross strips of land between the bayous. We had our last landing and aban- doned our "Choctaw" eight miles from Mon- roe, where we were met by a government wagon and hauled to the city. There we remained one day and two nights to rest the children, rear- range their toilets and satisfy their hunger, for we had been on very short rations on the "Choc- tow." That was nothing new to Virginia sol- diers, but it was very hard on the children. They endured it, however, as they had other hardships and dangers, with the courageous spirit of young Te.xans. We traveled by stage from Monroe to Shreveport over rough and muddy roads and swollen streams and finally arrived at Shreveport safely with our charge and felt a profound sense of relief when we saw the Confederate flag floating over the headquarters of the Army of the Trans-Mississippi. We were met by Colonel Guy M. Bryan of General Kirby Smith's staff, who welcomed us to the depart- ment. We were treated very kindly by officers and soldiers everywhere and were aided and protected by them at many points on our trip, for which we were all grateful. * * * Major Matthews and Captain Grinnan left us at Shreveport and preceded us to Marshall to deliver the money and stamps and take receipt for them, which they did. I regret that I have never seen nor heard of either of them since we parted at Marshall, for they were two as brave and prudent soldiers as ever defended the Con- federate flag or dodged a Yankee picket or gun- boat. The next morning after our arrival at Shreve- port, Colonel Guy M. Bryan accompanied me to General Kirby Smith's headquarters, where I delivered the sealed package to him in person. I do not know and may never know what it con- tained. The General granted me a furlough for thirty days and furnished me a good am- bulance, team and driver, to convey the children to their destination in Grimes County, after we passed the Neches River, which had been verv high. We passed Dr. Ephraim McDowell, old professor of the St. Louis Medical School, camp- ing on his wav West as a refugee. We rested one day with the children's uncle, Richard Rea- gan, in Rusk Count}', where John Reagan found 142 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE his Shetland pony his uncle had been keeping. John was a very happy boy when mounted on his pony for Anderson, where we finally arrived, safe and sound, and were met by Mrs. Nelms. the grandmother of the children, who received them as only a loving grandmother can receive the orphan children of a deceased daughter. There we parted with the children that I learned to love from long association and almost parental responsibility. I have never met any of them since, except John, who called on me while I was a member of the Legislature. But to resume, I spent one night at Anderson with the family of my deceased uncle, 0. H. P. Hill, and traveled from tliere to Navasota by stage, and from Navasota to Brenham from Hemp- stead. As I entered the car at Navasota, Colonel John Ixeland, afterwards Governor, who was a very sick man trying to get home, his noble wife accompanying him as faithful nurse. This was my first meeting with the man who afterwards Texas delighted to honor. T parted with Colonel Ireland and his wife at Brenham, then terminus of the Western Central Railroad, and traveled to my home at Webber- ville, Travis County, Texas, by stage, where I met my dear wife and three children, whom I had not seen since July, 1861. I remained with my family until my furlough expired and re- turned toMarshall "by stage. On my return to Marshall, I found the army discharged and everything in confusion. I was ordered by Dr. John Starr, Postmaster General of the Trans- Mississippi Department, to take charge of the etage line from Marshall to Austin and protect the stage horses, so he could continue to send the mail and transport disabled soldiers West until the Federal authority demanded sur- render and accept the best conditions he could make with them. He informed me that he in- tended to stand his ground until he surrender- ed everything in his possession to legally au- thorized Federal authorities and take a receipt for the same and make the best arrangements he could for mail service for his people in the future. He was a fearless and grand old man, who never flinched from duty or danger. Mr. Davis made no mistake in appointing him Postmaster General of the Trans-lMississippi Department. My first stop was at Tyler, Smith county, where I met Colonel 0. M. Roberts, afterwards Governor, who had called a citizens' meeting in the Masonic lodge to devise means for the protection of the army stores at that place and save them to be issued to the re- turning soldiers and their widows and orphans. On that occasion I heard Governor 0. M. Rob- erts make his first patriotic speech after the war, and his people were in full sympathy with him. I also stopped at Waco to arrange for the protection of Thebeck's stage horses who had the stage contract at that time. None of the stage horses were ever molested on that line so far as I know. From Waco I came to Web- berville, my home, by stage. My orders closed two weeks after the disbanding of the army at Marshall. L. D. Hill. The present Senator Arch Grlnnan is the son of the above Captain Grinnan. H^ + ^ DR. HILL AS A WAR POET. (Written at Warrenton, Virginia, by L. D. Hill, 18G2.) From the wounded young men of the Texas Brigade, To the ladies who kindly have rendered them aid; The Fourth Texas wounded especially claim. Forever to honor and cheri.; without saying that he who has been ;^o successful in every detail of his own affairs, until phenomenal height has been attained, will omit no opportunity to push our great Uni- versity to first place among the best educa- tional institutions of this or any other country. Major George W. Littlefield will be no second in the race where State pride and public spirit are concerned. ROBERT EDWARD LEE. (From Houston Chronicle, Jan. 19th, l!)0(i.) There is a legend which has long lived in tradition and been handed down from sire to son in lands beyond the sea that in the Holy City, where dwells the head of what many call the Mother Church, a young artist whose soul was aflame with religious fervor, and who felt within him the irrepressible aspiration of artis- tic genius, conceived the design of painting the head of the Crucified One. With all his being attuned unto his lofty purpose he sought to find among the children of men some face whereon the Divine had writ- ten such lines of beauty that it might serve as a model wherefrom he might draw inspira- tion for the performance of his self-imposed and exalted task. He sought amid the splendid pahices of the Eternal City, he went into tlie hovels of i^ov- erty, he studied the faces of the rich as they passed robed in purple and fine linen, and he peere i into the hovels of the poor in tiieir misery and rags. He wandered where the rich clusters of grapes purpled in the summer sun and where the air was filled with the perfume of myriad roses, hoping to find in the vales or amid the mountains "far from the maddening crowd's ig- nobli' strife" some child of poverty who per- chanc<- might fill tlie measure of his desire, but found he none, and, turning back to the city, weary and worn, and with yearnings unsatis- fied, he threw himself prone upon the floor of his atelier and cried out in an agony of disap- pointment and despair, "There is none! There is none ! There is no head of the Divine !" No enthusiasm of admiration, no desire to pav deserved tribute to exalted, pre-eminent worth, would justify or excuse comparison of the finite with the infinite, the human with the divine, of any son of earth with Him "who was born at Bethlehem," but every life that by its nobilitv, unselfishness and lofty ideals and 146 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE achievemeuts has ennobled and uplifted hu- manity has, consciously oi- unconsciously, drawn inspiration from the teachings and character of Him who was the ensample of every virtue and the embodiment of all right- eousness, and he who draws nearest to the di- vine model and exemplar is first and greatest among the children of men. Measured by every just standard of merit, human or divine, he who most nearly approx- imated in nobility, majesty, dignity, grandeur and purity of character to the Man of Galilee was born ninety-nine years ago today. Living, Robert E. Lee challenged by his he- roic, stainless, consecrated life the admira- tion of the world, and, dying left to humanity the heritage of an example of pure and lofty living, unswerving devotion to duty and self- consecration on the altar of conscience without precedent or parallel in human annals, and the historian of the future who seeks a model wherefrom to paint and portray the life and character of the South's great son will turn baffled from the search, as did the devoted dreamer who sought in vain a model where- from to paint the matchless features of his Lord whereon was stamped the impress of his Divinity. A superb soldier, a supremely skillful com- mander, the valorous captain of a glorious host, the matchless leader of a matchless army, he thrilled the world with his achievements, yet the warrior who dared death on a hundred battlefields was so tender of heart that 'mid the battle's deadliest hail he restored to its parent nest a bird that had fallen to tlie ground which quivered with the battle's shock, and the hand that grasped the sword was gentle and tender in its touch, and the voice that rang in clarion tones on many a field of deadly strife oft rose to God in the soft and gentle tones of hum- ble, fervent prayer. Soldier, gentleman. Christian, he will stand in history without mate or model — the South's matchless contribution to the ages. REUNION AT McGREGOR. BY B. H. CARKOLL, Jli. On August 16 there will gather at McGregor, Texas, a group of gray-haired men. The occa- sion will be the annual State reunion of Con- federate veterans, and, though from all parts of the State the silver haired soldiers will gather, yet if all should be present there would be only a small group left of what was once an army. Halting of step and slow will be the move- ments of these men. Their voices are feeble, and did you not know you might not guess that in the lusty strength of adventurous youth those palsied limbs car- ried courageous hearts ujp battery-crested, death-crowned fortifications, and that the trembling voices of these aged men was then the full-throated cry of triumphant boyhood, uttering that glorious treble battle cry, the "rebel yell," that spread consternation wherever its terrible tenor lifted itself above the rattle of musketry and the crash of guns, while the men who uttered it were making the hostile hillsides blaze with the red battle flags of the Confederacy. Many quiet years and some that were sad and bitter to proud hearts, have passed by since those days when these men left the boys who went out to war with them sleeping on the hill- tops and in the valleys. But the boys who died then will be remembered by the men who yet live, and also there will be remembered the roster of those whom dwath has claimed each year imtil now the army is but a group and in a few more swift-flashing years will be but a memory. Gray-clad men, pushed aside by the jugger- naut wheel of commerce, almost forgotten in the busy din of mart and market place, grown chary of telling the undimmed experiences of the dead years, they yet find auditors in their grandchildren, blue-eyed lads and bonnie little girls, who climb upon the gnarled old knees to hear about Stonewall Jackson in the valley, and Lee in the Wilderness, and the fighting at Mil- liken's Bend, and the siege of Vicksburg. and the charge of the men that followed Pickett up Cemetery Eidge at Gettysburg — and thus there is kept alive in young hearts the traditions of the courage and the valor of the Southland, and the glorious pride of race and country and achievement and love of the South blazes like a holy flame in the little hearts and kindles a never-dying altar fire of patriotism. The circle is complete when the chubby arms of babyhood are clasped around the neck of grandpa and when the brave blue eyes of boy- hood kindle at his stories. There is now no tramp, tramp, tramp of boys jMAJOR GEORGE W. LITTLEFIELD TERRY'S TEXAS RANGERS. President American National Bank, Austin, Texas. Regent University of Texas. Honorary Comrade of Hood's Texas Brigade. Member Hood's Texas Brigade Monument Committee. ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 147 marching; there are steps that are heavy and slow, and the tattoo of the cane on the cement sidewalk is not like the rattle of the snart drums, and the dull copper luster of the bit of bronze medallion worn in the lapel is not like the glory of the gold and the gray; but that scrap of metal means more than the jeweled pendant or such orders as are the gift of kings ; it means more than the red ribbon of the Le- gion of Honor; it means more than the yellow trinket of the Golden Fleece or the ebon enamel of the Black Eagle of Prussia, for it marks the men who made such a fight that all the world wondered, and for four long years held aloft by the sheer force of the bayonet and the sword a cause that was as hopeless as it was glorious. LINCOLN-GRANT REPRESENTED AT THE SOUTHERN CLUB BANQUET BY SONS. Dickinson the Speaker. Robert L. Lincoln Loudly Cheered When he Related an Incident Which Occurred After Surrender at Appomattox. (Associated Press Report.) Chicago, April 10. — With the son of Abra- ham Lincoln sitting on one side and the son of General U. S. Grant on the other, Jacob JL Dickinson, Secretary of War and a former Confederate officer, sat in the place of honor at the banquet of the Southern Club of Chicago, held here tonight. These three listened to the mingled strains of "Dixie," "My Maryland" and "The Star Spangled Banner" and the cheering of more than '200 sons of the Sntitli- land. Marked enthusiasm met the Secretary's words in praise and explanation of President Taft's attitude toward the South. General Fred D. Grant also received great applause, but the demonstration of the evening was given to Robert T. Lincoln, the son of the martyred President. "I was old enough at the time of the war to be a young officer, and I remember enough to recall several incidents correctly. I well remember the spirit in which the victory was accepted by the Southerner and held by the Northerner. Several of us were sitting on the porch of the McLean house where General Lee was confined, when some of Sheridan's scouts came dashing up, waving Confederate battle flags nnd shouting for Grant. "They wished to show their enthusiasm in their victory. We dashed from the porch straight for the scouts. " 'Back,' we shouted. 'General Lee is in that house,' and the scouts dropped their battle flags, turned their horses and dashed away. They would not have it appear that they were trying to humiliate Lee. They were true Amer- icans. "National wounds have been bound up with brotherly love — American brotherhood, which is shown here tonight and was shown during the recent centennial given in honor of my father's birth. It was a wonderful celebration, and I have been greatly affected by it, especially from the Eastern and Southerner demonstrators and the eloquence poured forth by men of the South, especially at Atlanta, the city destroyed during the war. No greater honor could have been done my father, and I am glad to thank vou for it now." DRANK TO LEE AND GRANT. Son of U. S. Grant Propoied Toast at Hamilton Club Banquet. (Associated Press Report.) Chicago, April 10. — An impressive incident occurred at the Appomattox day banquet of the Hamilton Club late last night when General Frederick Dent Grant arose and called for a standing, silent toast to "Grant and Lee." "There was begun at Appomattox." said General Grant, "the period of good understand- ing between the North and the South. I am glad to realize the consummation of the wi;-h of my dear father, expressed for the final time in the last few hours of his life, that there would be ever an enduring peace between the North and the South." The room was hushed to absolute stillness while every one arose and drank to the mem- orv of the heroes of the Union and the Con- federacy. Then, when the banqueters had set- tled down again, round after round of applause broke out, while the tiny American flags waved everywhere. 148 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE PRESIDENT JEFFERSON DAVIS' NAME RESTORED TO CABIN JOHN BRIDGE. (Associated Press Report.) Washington, April 6. — Today proposals were opened at the office of the engineer in charge of the Washington aqueduct for restoring the name of Jefferson Davis to tlie stone tablet on Cabin John Bridge, six miles west of the city, from which it was expunged during President Lincoln's administration. The name is to be restored in accordance with orders given by President Eoosevelt on Washington's birtiiday, less than two weeks before he left the office of chief executive. Although the amount of work to be done is comparatively small and the cost very little, yet it took consideral)le time to get the orders througli the various channels to the officer di- rectly in charge of the work, who at once went about completing the necessary details. The bridge is a high structure and considerable scaffolding has had to be erected where the me- chanics will do their work. The restoration of Mr. Davis" name to the tablet will mark the cul- mination of many efforts with that object in view which, however, will finally be accom- plished without the immediate appeal of any organization or individual, but by the direct or- ders of Mr. Roosevelt liimself. An allotment of $150 was made for the work by the engineer's office. The specifications asking bids for the restoration of the name read as follows : "Restoring the name of Jefferson Davis on the granite tablet on the west abutment of Cabin John's bridge by removing the entire face of the stone about five feet by eleven feet to a depth approximately one inch or sufficient to form a new, clean, smooth bushed surface and recutting the legend now upon the tablet with the addition of the name Jefferson Davis, as shown upon the rubbing with 'V cut letters. The present ogee marginal border around the tablet is to be bushed to a clean bevel cut one and a half inches wide." Two stone tablets are built in the bridge, one on either abutment (south face). One bears the inscription: "Union Arch." Chief Engineer, Captain Montgomery. C. Meigs, U. S. Corps of Engineers. Esto Perpetua. The other: Washington Aqueduct, Begun A. D. 1853, President of the U. S. ; Franklin Pierce, Secretary of War. Building A. D. 1861. President of the U. S., Abraham Lincoln. Secretary of War, Simon Cameron. The blank space in tlie above description in- dicates the place formerly filled by Mr. Davis' name. Its absence from the tablet all these years has always stimulated curiosity on the part of sightseers who made inquiries as to why the space was blank and whose name, if any, had filled it. The presence of the name there, as an army officer i-ointed out today, will put Mr. Davis' name in the same category as the others now on the tablet, wliicli, because of its comparatively inconspicuous position, will not attract the attention that it heretofore has and will relieve the ubiquitous guide of one of his subjects for comment and an object of interest to be pointed out to tourists. It will probably take a workman two weeks to do the work required by the specifications. The use of the ''V" shaped letters to be chiseled in the tablet is less expensive and less laborious than the square cut letters usually adopted, but at the same time they are now conspicuous. THE NONDESCRIPT HEYBURN, OF IDAHO, HOWLS AT "DIXIE." Heyburn orders the band to stop playing "Dixie." He waves his hand in Idaho and ex- claims: "This is a Republican meeting; we want no such tunes here !" Music that comes "like the sweet South" arouses his rage. He hates everything that comes from the South ex- cept the darky delegates to Republican conven- tions. This is the same Heyburn who was found snarling at the heels of Lee when Virginia set up her majestic statue in the United States Capitol. It is the same Heyburn who has suc- ceeded by constant effort in making for himself a distinct place as the pest of the Senate. He may stop his hired bands in Idaho; but Hey- burn can no more stop "Dixie" than the old woman who brushed the beach with her broom could sweep back the sea. Lee could get no farther than Gettysburg with his armies ; but "Dixie" has marched on for fortv years, conquering the North, annex- ing Canada and ]\Iexico, and sweeping its way through Europe. It makes China hum and India pat its foot. Japan is its ally and all Africa its possession. Wherever the blood of ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 149 man bounds to martial iiiusic there "Dixie" sings its stirring strains. It will live long after the bloody sliirt has vanished and the mouthiest Heybum is dead. Long ago it ceased to be the air of a section and took its place among the hymns of the nation. No medley of patriotic airs is complete without it. Like the "Marseillaise," it not only recalls glorious mem- ories and historic deeds, but its notes stir the blood and sound forth like the trumpet call of battle. "Dixie" will not die. Whole legions of Hey- burns cannot dro^^^l its martial notes. It has become a part of the music of nations and, let us liope, also of the spheres ; and if the good things of earth are preserved in tlie hereafter, Heyburu may find Jiimself greeted when he reaches the heavenly shore by a celestial band playing in its most eflfective style the tune he hates so much. We trust before that time he may have become reconstructed and reconciled, so that he may not tuni his back on Paradise because "Dixie" is in tlie musical repertoire. — Baltimore Sun. A BRAVE AND FEARLESS UNION SOLDIER CONCERN- ING THE LEE STATUE. BY GEORGE C. ROUXD, MANASSAS, VA. (The Philadelphia Press of September 22, 1910, contained this article. It was published at a time for distribution at the Atlantic City Encampment G. A. E. In a personal letter to the Press the author vrrote: "I am a native of Kingston, Luzerne County, Pa., was four and a half years in the Union Army, and was com- missioned by President Lincoln in the signal corps in 1864. At the end of the wnr T was General Sherman's signal officer at Raleigh, N. C") WHAT WOULD LINCOLN AND GRANT SAY? Comrades of the iSTational Encampment : I believe it would be a stupendous blunder to make a deliverance against the Lee statue at At- lantic City. For four and a half years I served as a soldier under Abraham Lincoln and Ulys- ses S. Grant, and I believe that were they alive todav they would rejoice with me in such a restoration of the T^nion, as is indicated by the presence of the statue of that illustrious leader of men in the Capitol of the nation. In this connection I submit the following propositions for your consideration : Every inch General Lee is raised on the pedestal of fame raises Grant and the Army of the Potomac, which overcame him in honorable battle. We cannot afford for our own reputation to minimize either the character or leadership of Lee. We can afford to be both magnanimous and ju.?t. The war of 1861-65 was no ordinary rebellion. It wa- more than a civil war. It was the might- iest conflict in the tide of time. It decided the character and organic structure of the imperial republic which will rule the world for a thou- sand years. Theodore Boosevelt has given it the best name vet. He calls it "The Great War." The Grand Armv cannot afford to iudse Robert E. Lee as it would the ringleader of a street riot. The Confederacy put up the most effective war against the United States ever waged in the history of mankind. For four years it was a belligerent nation, recognized as such by the world. There is no previous record in the world's annals of the complete overthrow of such a military power. That we finally accomplis!:ed it is the great credit we claim for the Grand Army of the Republic. The statue of Lee in Confederate uniform in the na- tional Capitol is not only a perpetual testimony to his personal character and leadership, but still more docs it bear eternal witness to the valor and leadership of the armies of the Union. It is true that charges of treason were made in 1861 against those who would not acquiesce in the election of Abraham Lincoln. The whole question, however, by its tremendous magnitude was taken out of the jurisdiction of courts of law and carried to the "Court of Last Resort." You and I and .T, 000.000 more from both Xorth and South (only 600,000, all told, from the South) were judges, and all of us did our best to bring about a righteous judgment. On the 9th of April, 1865. a decree was entered, in which the President of the Court, Abraham Lincoln, the prosecuting attorney, Ulysses S. Grant, and all the arbitrators on both sides unanimouslv concurred. I submit that the pa- role of General Lee and his soldiers at Appo- mattox had the effect of condoning and can- cellin.1T anv offenses they were held to have pre- viouslv committed against the United States. Four and a half decades have passed since then. Let us cheerfullv abide the decision in the famous "Trial bv Battle." In 1870 President Grant, with the approval of Congress, readmitted Virginia into the 150 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE American Union, with all the riglits to which any State is entitled. The President, the Con- gressmen and the whole nation knew that Lee was the idol of Virginia. What has happened is exactly what every thoughtful comrade must have anticipated. The governments of the Southern States were turned over to those who fought against us. General Lee's officers and soldiers have for forty years by the hundreds sat in Congress and made laws for us. The statute made in 186-1 clearly gives Virginia the right to choose her own heroes. Why should we draw the line on Lee, the best of them all? Let us abide by the law. What can we count on as the assured results of "The Great War?" An indestructible Union, universal liberty, universal education. Some of my good comrades find fault with General Lee because he did not apply for the removal of his disabilities established by the fourteenth amendment. To my mind his course after the war was honorable in the highest degree and will be to his everlasting credit. There is not on record a single action or word which indi- cates bitterness or hostility against the United States. He did not retire sullenly to private life. He carefully abstained from politics, ac- quiesced quietly in the immediate results of the war, and then went ardently at work to begin to bring about their legitimate sequence, uni- versal and public education. Since 1868 I have been a citizen of Virginia. As a minor school official I have given much of my leisure time to the establishment and main- tenance of the public school system provided for in the Constitution of 1869. It is the rapid and marvelous growth of this system which, in mv opinion, constitutes the hope of a true union of sentiment and feeling, a real liberty of thought and action, and a genuine reconstruc- tion of the great republic founded by Washing- ton and preserved under the blessing of God by Abraham Lincoln. The personal counsels and example of Rob- ert E. Lee as an instructor of youth contrib- uted powerfully to the inauguration of this greatest result of "The Great War." I have had unusual opportunities to form an opinion of his character and life not only from his own soldiers, but from Union men of intelligence, and particularly from his neighbor. Rev. Wil- liam H. Huffner. with whom, as Virginia's first Superintendent of Public Instruction, I was on terms of intimacy. It was at General Lee's in- stance and on his personal recommendation that Dr. Huffner undertook the great work of his life. This was the only case where General Lee gave the weight of his influence in favor of any individual for public office, and his reason for this was because of the supreme ne- cessity for the education of his people, who had been deprived of school privileges during the war. Finally, comrades, I will add that I can come to but one conclusion, and that is that the guiding principle of General Lee's life was his great saying: "Duty is the sublimest word in human language." ELEVATED ABOVE THE EARTHY. FATHER RYAN NOT A CANDIDATE. While States have been balloting lately as to who of their great men should adorn the Hall of Fame, John Brown of Osawatomie received sixteen votes and Father Ryan two, whereupon the Mobile Register and Houston Post tell in language well worth preserving how indestruc- tible is the life and character of Father Ryan and how time can never efface his memory. {From the Mohile Register.) Observing that Father Abram Joseph Ryan, the poet priest of the Confederacy, had received two votes for a niche in the Hali of Fame, whereas John Brown of Osawatomie received sixteen, the Houston Post, while not doubting that John Brown will ultimately have his name inscribed in that temple, trusts that hereafter nobody will ever cast another vote for "the sweet-souled author of 'The Conquered Ban- ner.' " The Post believes that his name does not belong there; that it does not belong any- where on this earth save in the hearts that grieve over the tear-wet graves of the South'a soldier dead. Then follows one of the most beautiful trib- utes that has ever been paid to the poet priest by a Southern newspaper: "So far as this world is concerned, the poet priest was not of it and his name does not be- long upon its scrolls of fame. His life brought no message to the striving hosts of mankind. His voice was not heard in the tumult and con- fusion of this life. His spirit rarely loitered where glory reveled or triumph reigned. The Hall of Fame is for the names of the great, the powerful, the achievers of wonders, the leaders of the race, those who spoke to all generations in tones of authority, the makers of imperish- able history. Surely the name of Abram J. Ryan would be out of place among these. "It belongs only in the South where his hum- ble work was performed, where his gentle heart broke amid the sorrow and despair of his peo- ple, where there were stricken souls to comfort and suffering bodies to relieve, where his soul. ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 151 so full of pity, could pour its balm upon the wounds of his prostrate country. "Some day perhaps the South will rear a monument to his memory, but even if that shall fail, his songs will eclio in Southern hearts so long as we remember the deeds of the boys in gray. His silent figure, moving about the bat- tlefield ministering to fallen paladins, can never fade from the South's memory so long as his- tory proclaims what our heroes did, and later in the dreadful fever epidemics he made new claims upon our gratitude that can not perish until all that is great and glorious in Southern achievements lies buried under the dust of ages. "So let the Hall of Fame proclaim the achievements of the great and leave the name of the poet priest to the South. We shall chir- ish it so long as memories of the Lost Cause thrill within us. After that it will not matter The Preserver of sucli Fame as Abram Joseph Ryan achieved has already inscribed his name where it belongs and where Time can never ef- face it. "Upon the indestructible walls of God's own temple, upon the purple hills of the Eternal City, his name is written in letters of living light and there it will gleam in the glory of the unsetting suns of the vast forever." The Register desires to call to the attention of the Houston Post that .such a monument as it proposes is already in sight, and that the Reg- ister for several years has been engaged in soliciting small subscriptions throughout the South, with the object of placing a permanent memorial of Father Ryan in Mobile. The sub- scriptions were made small so as to enable the largest possible number of Southerners to par- ticipate in the work. As a matter of fact, the fund obtained, now over $2,400, represents for the most part 10-cent subscriptions given by the people of Alabama, Mississippi, Florida and Louisiana, with occasional larger donations from Confederate Veteran camps. Daughters of the Confederacy chapters and individuals in other Southern States. It is fitting that the Register should have undertaken the work, because it was in Mobile that the poet priest ministered after the war and practically closed his ministerial career, his death occurring at Louisville where he had en- tered a spiritual retreat to commence what was his most ambitious literary effort, a "Life of Christ." Some of his most virile poems were written in Mobile, and he was long identified with this city as a pulpit orator and lecturer, and ministered to the sick of all denominations during two epidemics of yellow fever in Mo- bile. This city is, therefore, the place for his monument, and there is promise that a suita- ble monument will shortly be erected. The Houston Post can aid greatly in the work and the Register will be glad to have its assistance, as it will appreciate the co-operation of other Southern newspapers. While greatest efforts were being made a few years ago to relegate the Confederate soldier to obscurity, and Alabama was having an expe- rience of her own, a native Alabama poet told what would happen, as follows: WHEN WILL THE CONFEDERATE SOLDIER BE FORGOTTEN.? When the lion eats grass like an ox And the galnipper swallows the whale. When the terrapins knit woolen socks And the hare is outrun by the snail. When serpents walk upright like men And doodle bugs travel like frogs, When grasshoppers feed on the hen And feathers are found on the hogs. When Thomas cats swim in the air When elephants roost upon trees, ^r< When insects in summer are rare '. j And snuff never makes people sneeze. When fish creep over dry land And mules on bicycles ride, Wlien foxes lay eggs in the sand And women in dress take no pride. When Dutchmen no longer drink beer And girls get to preaching on time. And billy goats butt from the rear. And treason is no longer a crime. When the humming bird brays like an ass And limburger smells like cologne, Wlien plowshares are made out of glass And the hearts of Alabamians are stone. When ideas grow on goldbugs' heads And wool on the hydraulic ram, Then the Confederate soldier will be dead And the country won't be worth a d — n. WONDERFULLY TRUE AND CANDID ADDRESS TO G. A. R. VETERANS. BY DR. R. S. WARD (CO. C, MORGAN'S SQUADRON), CLARKSON, KY. (Accepting an invitation to address Union veterans of the local Post, Dr. Ward, after formal introductory remarks, made this ad- dress.) How different the return home of the Fed- eral soldier to the Confederate ! The former with flying colors marched home to the sound of marLial music to receive the plaudits of his people. The Confederate soldier, paroled in Virginia, a thounnnd miles or more from home, barefooted and ragged and without a dollar in his pocket, walked through a desolated coun- try to where was once his home, but now a pile of ashes. He did not sit in the ashes and give up in despair, but sprang with the same alacrit}' to restore the waste places and rebuild his home and section that he did to arms to protect his land from spoliation. What the (Confederate soldier achieved in war without pay and even without sufficient clothing or food he has excelled in peace. He had withstood the mightiest army ever mar- shaled for four long years. The time is now fast approaching when the world will give full meed of praise to the courage, fortitude, and devotion of the Confederate soldier. Our flag went down, but without a stain. Nearly two hundred years after the discovery of this continent there came to the bleak shores of New England a colony of men calling them- selves the Pilgrim Fathers, or Puritans. They came, they said, seeking religious liberty and freedom from persecution, hut in course of time as they grew strong they grew bigoted and intolerant. They persecuted other religious Iwdies and drove them out of the colony; they burned innocent men and women, and litt'," children as witches. The descendants of these witch burners are the same men who many years after attempted to set up a moral stand- ard for the balance of the world. They passed what are known as the "h\\ie laws," some of which were the most absurd imaginable, amon:x which was one that a man was not allowed to kiss his wife on Sunday and many others as ridiculous. Not many years afterwards a ship sailed for Africa and kidnapped a shipload ol' natives, and this was the first link in the ebain of events which brought on the most stupen- dous war since the dawn of time. It drenched this continent in I'ratricidal blood, and the end is not yet. The negro is still a menace to our civilization. I am no apologist for slavery; but Northern men commanding Northern ships introduced slavery into this country, and after trying slave labor and finding it unprofitable sold the slaves to the South, and then held up holy hands in h.brror at the enormity of slavery. The State of Georgia held a State convention to protest against the importation of slaves; but after the invention of the cotton gin by Eli Whitney, who, by the way, was not the inventor of the gin, Joseph Watson antedating Whitney by several years, the culture of cotton hecame profitable and the slave trade was ac- quiesced in. At this point I will state that the first steamboat ever operated was by Judge Longstreet, father of Confederate General Longstreet. Anfesthesia was discovered by Dr. Crawford W. Long of Georgia, and the first sewing machine was invented by a Mr. Gould- ing. In tlie course of time there sprang up an abolition party in the North with the sole ob- ject of freeing the slaves of the South, not- withstanding the Constitution recognized slaves as property. The abolitionist said : "The Constitution is in league with hell and a cove- nant with the dc\il, and slavery should be abol- ished." Mrs. Stowe wrote "Fncle Tom's Cabin," w-hich was an infamous slander upon the peo- ple of the South, and John Helper wrote a volume entitled "The Irrepressible Conflict." Wiile there were many books written against the South, the two mentioned inflamed the Northern mind more than any others. In 185S Lincoln ran against Douglas for the United States Senate, and in a speech at Frecport. 111., he made the staement that this coimtry could not exist half free and half slave; that it must be all free or all slave. About this time John Brown, with some other fanatics, seized Harp- er's Ferry and tried to incite a ser^'ile insurrec- tion and murder the men, women and chil- dren of the South. In 1S60 Lincoln was elected I'resident by the Northern people on a sectional platform, not getting the electoral vote of a single Southern State. Many people said the South was too hasty ; they ought to have waited for an overt act ^^^^at were the speech of Lincoln, the books of ^Irs. Stowe and Helper, and the John Brown raid? The South struck at the only time it could before its hands were tied, and it struck a knightly blow! No people since the dawn of time ever made a more heroic, self-sacrificing effort than (he Confederates. They had an ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 153 army and navy to organize and to equip throughout, the machinery of government to put in motion, and all this without money. All this was done and the most gigantic war of all times carried on for nearly fifteen hundred days. We had great men, good men, Christian men who, believing we were right, gave their lifeblood freely in defense of their homes, their wives, and their children. No people ever fought more bravely or sacrificed more; and when the war closed, they had nothing but God above and the earth below. The Federal government mustered into serv- ice 2,800,000, besides 34,000 seamen ; the South mustered 600,000 all told. You matched us man for man and then had 2,200,000 more. What men could do we did, but the odds were too great and we were overwliehned. There were 200,000 Germans, 200.000 negroes, and 400,000 men of the Southern States against us. Well, Appomatto.x came and with it came the end of the war. These disasters were followed by a reign of terror worse than war. It was the carpetbaggers' era. The white people, the sol- diers who defended their homes and firesides, were disfranchised and their former slaves were given the ballot. It was said this was done to punish them — punish them for what? Men who would not fight under sucn circumstances would be despicable. Sherman went with a sword in one hand and a torch in the other and devastated a district forty miles wide and three hundred miles long, and only the great God of heaven will ever know the awfiU fate of hundreds of women and children in that area at that time. Everything — cattle, hogs, sheep, mules and horses that could not be used — was wantonly shot down. Young ladies were found picking up grains of corn where Sherman fed his horses out of the filth, washing and boiling it to eat. It was tlie best they could do. But, thank God, that des- ert blossoms now, and no other country is so prosperous as is the South. Last year the South produced eight billion dollars' worth of commercial products, eight thousand millions. a sum almost too stupendous to contemplate. I have referred to the days of Heconstruc- tion. If it had been left to the gallant fellows who faced us on so many bloody fields, we would have been spared such horrors, for "the bravest are the tenderest, the loving are the daring ;" but it was the politicians of the Thad Stevens type who were too cowardlv to fight but perse- cuted us after we were down. You had good men, brave men, and a lot of them ; you had some good generals, but we had better. Towering far above all others stood Robert E. Lee, a man pure and without re- proach. He had all the elements of greatness; he was a Christian, and the world has not known a greater soldier. "God made only one of him, and that was enough since Christ." General Grant's memory will always find a warm place in every Confederate heart ; for when the authorities at Washington threatened to arrest General Lee, General Grant prevented it. I cannot close jv.v nddress without paying a tribute to the faithfulness and loyalty of the slaves. There was a bond of sympathy and af- fection existing between master and slave that was sublime. I had a happy childhood. I had no young brothers and sisters, and my child- hood playmates were slaves. We played, himted and fished together, and a happy, joyous life we had. Good slaves were rarely ever punished. Now and then you would find a cruel master, as now cruel, brutal, drunken husbands who abuse their children and whip their wives. If they were the unhappy, discontented people they were i.'ictured. why did they not rise when their masters were in the army? Instead they toiled patiently to keep us in food and took loving care of the women and children left to their care. I love the memorj' of old slave times ; I love the old family slaves as I do my own kindred. The South is going to raise a monument, towering higli above the earth, to their memory. The pleasantest part of my address is to pay due tribute to the women of the South. I wish that I had a poet's fancy or that I could wield a painter's brush that I might paint in glowing words or colors the glorious women of the South. God bless the living and hallow the memory of the dead ! The South will ne'er forget their patience, their sympathy, their gen- tle, loving loyalty to the Southern cause. They took the costly vrraps that they could not re- place from their fair shoulders and made shirts for the boys in gray ; they took the carpets from their floors and made blankets for them ; they took the bells from their churches and cast them into cannon. They were of more than Spartan mold; they were the daughters of the Cavaliers who rode with Spottswood round the land and Ealeigh round the seas. Their type can flourish nowhere so well as in Di.\ie. Glo- rious as an angel's dream, pure in mind and thought as vestal virgins ! God bless the women of the South ! The soldier in blue and soldier in gray will today mingle their tears over the dead hero. To the one a brave and loving leader — to the other an honored and an honest foe. Both will together sing in tones of solemn chant over the bier of the dead General the Christian requiem requicscat in pace. When affec- tion weeps for the dead it pauses not to recount his honors or to exhibit the med- als and decorations that testified to his worth. The life and services of General Lee — that which he did for the cause in which he fouglit, are not themes for to- day's reflection. It is not the hero we mourn, it is the friend we lament. When the sorrow-stricken Apostles rose betimes to weep at the sepulchre it was not the crucified King for wliom they mourned ; it was the dead master and friend they lamented. They sought not the Messiah from wliom they expected glory, but the man who sympathized in their afflictions and mourned when they suffered. Lee is dead ! The soldier rests. When the loved Apostle, grown venerable with the winters of a centur\-, lay entranced on the Isle of Patmos, he heard a voice saying, "Write, from henceforth blessed are the dead who die in the Lord, for they rest from their labors." When the clouds of night hung like a funeral pall over the bloody field of Chancellorville — when the shrieks of the wounded and dying rose like a mad tumult — when the plunging horses, the screeching shell, the rattling musketry and the sullen boom of the cannon joined in terror and de- struction to the advancing hosts, the dying general murmured from between his quivering lips the invitation, "Let us cross the river and rest beneath the shade of the trees." He crossed then and rested on the green banks and beneath the waving trees that grow on the other side of that dark river. Thither Lee has gone to join him who was on earth always first in the advance. W]\o is there that can describe the meeting of these Christian soldiers in that bivouac of the dead, where the spirits of the brave do rest from their labors? As the angelic convoy which, like a guard of honor, escorted the spirit of the dead Lee from earth t» Heaven, descend from the bright clouds that hung over the murky river to its shores of emerald green and open ranks for the passage of their honored guest, the beatified spirits of Jackson, Sidney Johnston, Tom Green and Sidney Sherman advance to welcome their old commander, and all that celestial company award him the place of honor, while all around, marshaled on the green in companies, regi- ments and battalions, sit the mighty men nf valor who poured out their blood and gave their lives a willing sacrifice on the gory fields of Xorthern Virginia. No more shall the booming cannon disturb their councils. The rattling drum, the ear- piercing fife and the soul-inspiring bugle, give place to the melodious music of Heaven's orchestra. The sword that once carved destruction and death amid the slaughter of a battlefield is transformed to the cross of the Christian's triumph, and is now reared above that flowery lawn on which the spirits of IvCe and his followers do rest from their labors. And of all that mighty host not one will he unknown to or forgotten by its (iencral. As on earth he watched over tl;e humblest soldier that stood sentinel on the outposts, so there will he, in the spirit land, be bis companion, friend and counselor. Fathers, mothers, sistere, widows, weep if you will for the General that led your sons where the dread artillery plowed through their ranks and left you sonless, brotherless, husbandless. But rejoice and be exceeding glad that their old chief will be their friend and their leader in their progress toward that perfect bliss which is their eternal fu- ture. Into that blessed company to which the Christian General has gone you will soon follow, and although among the countless thousands that moulder in the trenches of Xorthern Virginia you cannot recognize the dust of your loved dead, remember and be comforted, for there you will know his spirit, and with him see the spirits of Lee and of Washington, who together enjoy an eternal rest. Al- though those green fields are fields of peace, think you not that the eye will sparkle as the spirit of I^ee shall tell that your loved boy when he stood beside the Rapidan and the Rappahannock, at Fredericksburg, Chancellorville, or Gettys- burg, did a man's duty and died as a man should die. When the spirit of Lee shall tell you this you will feel that it was sweet to die for one'country, for the brave do rest from their labors. CHIiargp of iI|ooIi*b Slpxaa Irtgab?. LEE AT THE WILDERNESS. 'Twas a terrible moment ! The blood and the rout ! His great bosom shook With an awful doubt. Confusion in front, And a pause in the cries ; And a darkness like night Passed over our skies : There were tears in the eyes Of General Lee. As the blue-clad lines Swept fearfully near, There was wavering yonder, And a break in the cheer Of our columns unsteady ; But, "We are here! iVe are ready With rifle and blade," Cried the Texas Brigade To General Lee. He smiled — it meant death. That wonderful smile; It leaped like a flame Down each close-set file ; And we stormed to the front With a long, loud cry — We had long ago learned How to charge, and to die. There was faith in the eye Of General Lee. But a sudden pause came, As we dashed on the foe. And our seething columns Swayed to and fro : Cold grew our blood, Glowing like wine. And a quick, sharp whisper Shot over our line, As our ranks opened wide — And there by our side Rode General Lee. How grandly he rode ! With his eyes on fire, As his great bosom shook With an awful desire! But, "Back to the rear ! Till you ride to the rear, We will not do battle With gun or with blade!" Cried the Texas Brigade To General Lee. And so he rode back ; And our terrible yell Stormed up to the front ; And the fierce, wild swell, And the roar and the rattle. Swept into the battle From General Lee. I felt my foot slip In the gathering fray — I looked, and my brother Lay dead in my way. T paused but one moment To draw him aside : Ah, the gash in his bosom Was bloody and wide ! But he smiled, for he died For General Lee. Christ ! 'twas maddening work ; But the work was done, And a few came back When the hour was won. Let it glow in the peerless Records of the fearless — The charge that was made By the Texas Brigade For General Lee. "After Life's Fitful Fever He Sleeps Well." October 18, 1870. — Galveston News. 156 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE OUR CHIEFTAIN. (By Elizabeth J. Hereford.) They say thou art forgotten. Chief of tlie great Southland ; That thy people's vows are naught But ropes of frail sea sand — Or like the web the spider weaves In one short summer day, Blown here and there by passing winds, And swept by storins away. Believe it not; our hearts are true, Thy name can never die ^Tiile yet one flower drinks the dew Beneath the Southern sky. Forget thee, n^ever! wliile one rav Of sunlight from the blue Falls earthward on the graves where lie Our soldiers brave and true. Ah ! in the dim hours of the day. The silence of the nights, We seem to see the troops in gray Sweep down from off the heights. And shadowy forms by riverside. And on fierce battle plain, Orce more our gallant soldiers ride. Our vessels speed the main. Our bugle notes sound once again Adown the vallevs wide. The beat of drum, the clash of steel, We hear on every side. Alas, the conquered banner Waves but in shadowy dreams, Our armies grand are phantoms That ford the flowing streams. Still we, with souls undaunted, Will sing our martial lays. And tell the coming ages The glory of those days. And nil about the sepulchers. The graves of our defeat. Will poesy the pathways tread And gather garlands sweet — Garlands that may not wither, Of names that can not die While yet one flower drinks the dew Beneath the Southern sky. Then, chieftain of the Southland, Proud heart, be of good cheer; Thy people's prayers for thee arise, Thy memory they hold most dear. We'll ne'er forget thee while one spot Remains where blood was shed. One memory in our lives is left Of our dear rebel dead. 1807— ROBERT E. LEE -1908 {Hoiiston Vhronklc.) One hundred and one }-ears ago there was born in Westmoreland county, Virginia, a child who was destined to stand forever among those whom men acclaim great. He was descended from an illustrious ances- try, and was the proud scion of a kniglitlv race of gentlemen and soldiers. His fame now is fi.\- cd beyond all detraction, and men of every land and ever}' political faith are proud to do honor to his memorv. The author of a recent "Life of Robert Ed- ward Ijce" pays him this splendid tribute, and it would be useless to attempt to say anything to surpass it : — "It is the fiery furnace of adversity, seven times heated, which constitutes the final and irrevocable criterion of ideal greatness, and esti- mated by this standard of determination, Lee is the sovereign hero of all the ages. * * * "Xo rational mind for a moment questions the surj assing soldierly greatness of Lee. Eulo- gy cannot add to its luster, detraction cannot impair it. even malice and envy have ceased to assail his pre-eminence. "We have striven to portray the man in these several enduring and exalted relations ordained of God which reveal in its richest fullness or its intensest significance the inner life of the human spirit ; in other words, Ijee as a husband, as a father, as a gentleman, as a Christian ; Lee at his own fireside, at his family altar, in the liouse of prayer ; Lee watching with tender and LAST .MEETING BETWEEN GEN. ROBERT E. LEE AND STONEWALL J. ACKSON ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 157 unfailing care his honored wife, the Mary Cus- tis of his dawning manhood, commemorating their wedding day amid the carnage that mark- ed the long-drawn siege of Petersburg; Lee avowing his purpose never to abandon tlie South in the hour of her calamity unless driven into exile ; Lee refusing emoluments, dignities, the allurements of corporate wealth, that ho might devote his powers to repairing the waste places. Such is the character that we have en- deavored to portray." This tribute was as eloquent as it is true. The South will never fail to commemorate the anniversary of his birth. In some far off day, when Fame shall rear her Pantheon and bid each nation of the earth bring the image of that son who in grandeur of character and glory of achievement stands pre-eminent in her annals, the South will come bringing her Lee, and will bid Fame match him if she can. HOW A GREAT MAN MET DEATH. ( Houston Ch ronicle. ) Whatever concerns a truly great man in his life or his death is always of interest to the historian and the reader, because when the events in the history of nations are analyzed, to trace their causes and study their results, it will be found they are the fruits of the efforts of men who stood above their fellows and left their impress upon their generation. Greatness is a relative term, but there is to be founds now and then along the pathway of centuries some man who in the field of inven- tion, of science, of statesmanship, of art or of war, stands in such towering pre-eminence that he is a world figure upon which immortality has put its seal. Stonewall Jackson was such a man. His ca- reer is without precedent in the annals of hu- man achievement. He was a rare, unique, won- derful character. His case demonstrated with clearness that greatness of the highest order often waits upon and only needs opportunity to manifest itself in enduring power. He was an almost unknown professor clois- tered in the Virginia Military Institute when in May, 1861, he entered the Confederate army, and in le.ss than two years he belted the world with his glory and left to posterity the heri ■ tage of the fame of one of the greatest com- manders of ancient or modem times, and a simple, earnest, devoted Christian soldier and gentleman. How such a man met death cannot fail to be of interest to every man or woman capable of admiring true greatness and beauty of life and character. The stor\' has often been told. but never so accurately, simply and with such tenderness and pathos as by Dr. Hunter Mc- Guire, who was medical director of Jackson'.- cor]is. Army of Northern Virginia. Dr. McGuin- was with him from a short time after he was wounded until he sank into the sleep eternal. In a most valuable work recently issued, en- titled "The Confederate Cause and Conduct in the War Between the States," by Dr. McGuire and the Hon. George L. Christian, chairman of the history committee of the United Confeder- ate Veterans, ap|:ears an address on Stonewall Jackson by Dr. JIcGuire, and the last chapter of the book is tlie wounding and death of Jack- son, as told by Dr. McGuire, who was one of the most distinguished of American physicians and surgeons, and who died only a few years ago. When told by his wife that he would die during the day, he said: "Very good. Very good ; it is all right." When Colonel Pendleton came into the room, he asked him who is preaching at headquarters today, and when told that the whole army was praying for him, he said : "Thank God. They are very kind. It is the Lord's day. My wish is fulfilled. I have al- ways desired to die on Sunday." When offered some brandy and water, he declined it, saying, "It will only delay my departure, and do me no good. I want to preserve my mind, if possi- ble, to the last." When told that he had but two hours to live, he answered firmly : "Very good. It is all right." A few minutes before he died he cried out in his delirium, "Order A. P. Hill to pre- pare for action ! Pa,ss the infantry to the front rapidly! Tell Major Hanks — " then stopped. His mind was still with his matchless corps. He was still leading his dauntless legions — the gray battalions were in that last hour defiling before him. Tlie watchers by that dying couch stood in silence, waiting to see if he would speak again. He did speak, and it must have been that with the eye of unfailing faith he caught a vision of the joys reserved for the redeemed, and upon his ears must have fallen the murmur of tTiat crystal river, which, flowing amid groves and liowers of eternal beauty, "maketh glad the city of God," for Dr. McGuire says: — "Presently a smile of ineffable sweetness spread itself over his pale face, and he said quietly, and with an expression as of relief, 'Let us cross over the river, and rest under the shade of the trees,' and then, without pain or the least struggle, his spirit passed from earth to the God who gave it." Beautiful ending of a noble life I Fit passing of a majestic soul ! Blessed is the land which could bring forth a son who could so live and so die ! 158 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE THE LEE MEMORIAL ODE. (By James Barron Hope.) "Great Mother of Great Commonwealths" Men call our mother s^tate, And she so well has earned this name That she may challenge fate, To snatch away the epithet, Long given her of "great." First of all, old England's outposts, To stand fast upon these shores; Soon she brought a mighty harvest To a people's threshing floors, And more than golden grain was piled Within her ample doors. Behind her stormy sunrise shore Her shadow fell vast and long, And her mighty admiral, English Smith, Heads a prodigious throng Of as mighty men from Raleigh down As ever arose in song. Her names are the shining arrows Which her ancient quiver bears, And their splendid sheaf has thickened Through the long march of the 3'ears, While her great shield has been burnished By her children's blood and tears. Yet it is true, my countrymen. We are rich in names and blood. And red have been the blossoms From the first colonial bud. While her names have blazed as meteors By many a field and flood. And as some flood tumultuous In sounding billows rolled Gives back the evening's glories , In a wealth of blazing gold ; So does the present from its waves Eeflect the lights of old. Our history is a shining sea Locked in by lofty land. And its great Pillars of Hercules, Above the shining sand, I here behold in majesty Uprising on each hand. These pillars of our history In fame forever .young, Are known in every latitude And named in every tongue, And down through all the ages Their glory shall be sung. The Father of His Country Stands above that shut-in sea, A glorious symbol to the world Of all that's great and free; And today Virginia matches him — And matches him with Lee. II. Who shall blame the social order Which gave us men as great as these? Wlio condemn the soil of t' forest Which brings forth gigantic trees? Who presume to doubt that Providence Shapes out our destinies? Fore-ordained and long maturing Came the famous men of old. In the dark mines deep were driven Down the shafts to reach the gold. And the story is far longer Than the histories have told. From Bacon down to Washington The generations passed ; Great events and moving causes Were in seried order massed : Berkeley well was first confronted Better George the king at last. From the time of that stem ruler To our familiar da3-s Long the pathway we have trodden. Hard, and devious were its ways Till at last there came the second Mightier revolution's blaze. Till at last there broke the tempest Like a c.yclone on the sea, When the lightnings blazed and dazzled And the thunders were set free. And riding on that whirlwind came Majestic Robert Lee. Who — again I ask the question — Who may challenge in debate With any show of truthfulness Our former social state. Which brought forth more than heroes In their lives supremely great? Not Peter, the wild crusader, When bent upon his knee. Not Arthur and his belted knights In the poet's song could be More earnest than those Southern men Who followed Robert Lee. They thought that they were right, and this Was hammered into those Who held that crest all drenched with blood Where the "Bloody Angle" rose As for all else? It passes by As the idle wind that blows. ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 159 III. Then stand up, oh, my countrymen, And unto God give thanks?. On mountains, and on hillsides, And by sloping river banks — Thank God that you were worthy Of the grand Confederate ranks. That you who came from uplands And from beside the sea. Filled with love of old Virginia And the teachings of the free, May boast in sight of all men That you followed Robert Lee. Peace has come ; God give his blessing On the fact and on the name! The South speaks no invective And she writes no word of blame : But we call all men to witness That we stand up without shame. Nay! Send it forth to all the world That we stand up here with pride, With love for our living comrades And with praise for those who died : And in this manly frame of mind Till death we will abide. God and our consciences alone Give us measure of right and wrong, The race may fall unto the swift And the battle to the strong: But the truth will shine in history And blossom into song. Human grief full oft by glory Is assuaged and disappears When its requiem swells with music Like the shock of shields and spears. And its passion is too full of pride To leave a space for tears. And hence today, my countrymen. We come with undimmed eyes In homage of the hero, Lee, The good, the great, the wise. And at his name — our hearts will leap Till the last old soldier dies. Ask me, if you please, to paint Storm winds upon the sea, Tell me to weigh great Cheops ; Set volcanic forces free: But bid me not, my countrymen. To picture Robert Lee. As Saul bound for Damascus fair Was struck blind by sudden light. So my eyes are pained and dazzled By a radiance pure and white Shot back by the burnished armor Of that giory-belted knight. His was all the Norman's polish And sobriety of grace : All the Goth's majestic figure, All the Roman's noble face. And he stood tbe tall exemplar Of a grand historic race. Baronial were his acres where Potomac's waters run ; High his lineage — and his blazon Was by cunning heralds done; But better still, he might have said, Of his "works" he was the "son." Truth walked beside him always From his childhood's early years ; Honor followed as his shadow, Valor lightened all his cares; And he rode — that grand Virginian — Last of all the cavaliers ! As a soldier we all knew him, Great in action and repose; Saw how his genius kindled And his mighty spirits rose Wlien the four quarters of the globe Encompassed him with foes. But he and his grew braver As the danger grew more rife. Avaricious they of glory, But most prodigal of life, And the "Army of Virginia" Vas the Atlas of the strife. As his troubles gathered round him Thick as waves that beat the shore Atra Cura rode behind him ; Famine's shadow filled his door, Still he wrought deeds no mortal man Had ever wrought before. IV. Then came the end, my countrymen ; The last thunderbolts were hurled ; Worn out by his own victories, His battle flags were furled, And a history was finished That changed the modem world. As some saint in the arena Of a bloody Roman game. As the prize of his endeavor, Put on immortal frame, Through long agonies our soldier Won the crown of martial fame. 160 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE But there came a greater glory To that man supremely great (When his just sword he laid aside In peace to serve his state), For in his classic solitude He rose uj) and mastered Fate. He triumphed and he did not die; No funeral bells were tolled — But on that day in Lexington Fame came herself to hold His stirrup, while he mounted To ride down the Streets of Gold. He is not dead : There is no death : He only went before His journey on when Christ the Lord Wide open held the door, And a calm celestial peace is his; Thank God forevermore. V. Wlien the effigy of Washington, In its bronze was reared on high, 'Twas mine with others now long gone Beneath a stormy sky, To utter to this multitude His name that cannot die. And here today, my countrymen, I tell you Lee shall ride With that sreat "Rebel" down the years Twin "Rebels" side by side. And confronting such a vision All our grief gives place to pride. These two shall ride immortal And shall ride the streets of time, Shall light up stately history And blaze in e)iic rhyme. Both patriot-;, both Virginians true, Botli "Rebels," both sublime! Our past is full of glories, It is a shut-in sea. The pillars overlooking it Are Washington and Lee, And a vision spreads before us Not unworthy of the free. THE SWORD OF ROBERT E. LEE. (By Father Abram J. Ryan, the Poet Priest ) Fortli from its scabbard, pure and bright, Flashed the sword of Lee ! Far in front of the deadly fight. High o'er the brave in the cause of right — Its stainless sheen, like a beacon light. Tjcd us to victory ! Out of its scabbard, where full long It slumbered peacefully — Roused from its rest by the battle song, Shielding the feeble, smiting the strong. Guarding the right, avenging the wrong. Gleamed the sword of Lee ! Forth from its scabbard, high in air, Beneath Virginia's sky ! And they who saw it gleaming there, And knew who bore it, knelt to swear That where that sword led they would dare To follow and — to die ! Out of its scabbard ! Never hand Waved sword from stain as free ! Nor purer sword nor braver band. Nor braver bled for brighter land, Nor brighter land had cause so grand — Nor cause a chief like Lee ! Forth from its scabbard ! How we prayed That sword might victor be! And when our triumph was delayed. And many a .heart grew sore afraid. We still hoped on while gleamed the blade Of noble Robert Lee! Forth from its scabbard all in vain, Bright flashed the sword of Lee ! 'Tis shrouded now in its sheath again, It sleeps the sleep of our noble slain — Defeated, yet without a stain — Proudly and peacefully! 1807— A CENTENNIAL OF GLORY— 1907. {Hovston Chronicle.) Within the compass of the century which closes with today many wonderful events have liappened. Many and vast have been the changes in governments and dynasties; many men have been born and for a season filled a large place in the eyes of the world, played their parts upon the stage and passed into oblivion. Kings have reigned and fallen ; kingdoms perished, and yet of all the multitude who have lived and died there be but few whose names and deeds live in the memories of men, and of that few, Robert Edward Lee stands pre-eminent. No invidious comparison should be made in such connection, but slowly but surely the minds of men in all sections and among all shades of political belief, are coming to the common view- point that General Lee, in the noblest sense of the world, is one of the greatest men who has ever sprung from the Anglo-Saxon race. There have been more intellectual men. greater orators, men of more marked forceful- # GENERAL ROBERT E. LEE . Beloved Commander, Army of Northern Virginia, Confederate States of An ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 161 ness, but no other man has ever so combiner! the qualities of a great soldier and of pure, true, exalted Christian manhood and personal sweetness, gentleness and tenderness of charac- ter. General Lee fitly illustrates and justifies the beautiful metaphor of a great orator, who said : "Just as a certain great plant summons all its powers and blooms once in a centur\', so the moral forces and graces and influences of every century find concrete expression in some one great man, and Eobert E. Lee was the bloom and flower of the Nineteenth century." He was too great to be claimed entirely by one people. He belongs to universal humanity, but the South rejoices that he was her son. A noble scion of a knightly race, the verv flower of her chivalry, the humble Christian, the great commander, "who led his armies like a priest of men, and fought his battles with anointed spears." A NORTHERN VIEW OF JEFFERSON DAVIS. (From- the New Haven Register.) In replying editorially to the suggestion that the statue of Jefferson Davis be put in the capi- tol at Washington as one of the great Mississip- pians entitled to a place in that Temple of Fame, the Neiv Haven Register heartily ap- proves of the suggestion, and in that connection writes of the great Southern leader in a spirit of deserved praise and sincere regard for the truth of history that is commendable in the highest degree. "There is," says the Register, "something to say about Jefferson Davis and his admission to the National Temple of Fame. It is high time it was said. It is high time that the mist which for half a century has distorted the Xorth'^ view of this son of the South was cleared away. It is in justice time that the man who in his day suffered more than any other Southerner for the cause in which he believed should cease to be reckoned a traitor and coward, and be es- teemed for what he was — a brave, true South- em gentleman. "Jefferson Davis had his faults; the South, which knows best what they were, admit them. The South understands that the result might have been different. But the South will never cease to admire and honor the man of iron nerve, of dauntless courage, of ceaseless loyalty, of unsullied honor, of tireless energy, of peer- less chivalry, who suffered and dared and all but died for the cause he loved and lost. Of that host of true men who gave their best and their all for the Confederacy because in their deepest hearts they believed they were doing right, none was more sincere than he. Of that multitude who lined up for the struggle against their brothers of the Xorth none was braver and none was nobler. His sacrifice was as extreme as it was sincere, and his treatment by the victors after the crash came was sore medicine for a heart that was breaking. "It is a century and a year since Jefferson Davis was born. It is near to half a century since his cause was lost. It is twenty years since his death. What better time could there be to sig- nify, by the placing of his statue in the na- tion's capitol, that the wounds of that war are ■healed, that in the blood of brothers shed the L'^nion is forever cemented on a foundation that standeth sure. There let his presentment stand, erect, noble, commanding, impressive, as he stood in the days when he was master of the des- tinies of half a nation. Let it there remind the South that it was mistaken and the North that it misunderstood. Let it nicture a martjT to a cause that, though lost, was not wholly in vain, since it taught brothers to appreciate a relation- ship they were in danger of forgetting. And not inappropriately might there be carved on it the inscription which an unknown poet of the South once suggested for his statue : Write on its base: "We loved him! All these years. Since that torn flag was folded, we've been true. The love that bound us now revealed in tears. Like webs, unseen till heavy with the dew." The spirit which prompted the writing of the above splendid tribute to the South's be- loved chieftain is that of justice and fair play, and it is significant that such an expression should come from New England where sectional prejudice has had its stronghold. WHERE THE BATTLES WERE FOUGHT The managers of one of the railroads that lies chiefly in Tennessee, has issued a map of the Southern States on which is dotted what is represented to be the locality of every chief bat- tle of the Civil War. Of course, the lesser ac- tions are not given and only considerable bat- tles are mentioned : the whole number is put down at 892. They are distributed by states as follows : Pennsylvania ^ Maryland - 1''' District of Columbia - 1 Virginia 208 West Virginia . - - 51 162 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE ,. 46 .140 Kentucky Tennessee — Missouri 131 Arkansas - 62 Louisiana 37 Mississippi 47 Alabama 21 Florida 15 Georgia - j>0 South Carolina _ '-'O North Carolina '>! Ohio - - — 2 Indian Territory 1 Illinois - 1 Kansas - 2 Indian Territory 4 Texas - - 4 Captain Frederick Phisterer, late of the United States Army, in his supplementary vol- ume of Statistical Kecord of the Military Ac- tion in the Civil War (published by Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1883), gives the date and place of every engagement beginning at Fort Sumpter, April 12 and 13, 1861, and ending with the surrender of General Kirby Smith's forces. May 26, 1865. A surrender is classed as an engagement, and he sums up all meetings of opposing forces, whether many or few participated, at 2,261. There were in each year such actions and engagements as fol- lows: 1861.. 1862... 1863- 1864.. 1865... 156 5G4 627 779 135 Of course, 1864 was the bloody year, not only because of its greatest number of battles, but also because the desperate campaigns of Grant in Virginia and the heavy operations in Tennessee and Georgia, counted up so terribly in losses. Captain Phisterer figures up the en- gagements by States as follows : Pennsylvania _ _ 9 Maryland 30 District of Columbia _ _ 1 West Virginia _ .... 80 Virginia 519 North Carolina 85 South Carolina 60 Georgia 108 Florida - 32 Alabama 78 Mississippi 186 Louisiana 118 Texas 14 Arkansas 167 Tennessee 298 Kentuckv - 138 Ohio ". 3 Indiana - 4 Illinois 1 ilissouri — - 244 Kansas - - 7 New Mexico 19 Indian Territory 17 The fights with the Indians in the We.stem and Northwestern States and Territories are not enumerated above. THE BLAME FOR THE CIVIL WAR AS FIXED BY IMPARTIAL HISTORY. Able Presentation of the Cause of the South Made by Judge George L. Christian, at the Richmond Reunion of Confederate Veterans. The report of the History Committee of the United Confederate Veterans was presented at the Richmond meeting by Judge George L. Christian, as follows : "Within the limits prescribed for this paper, it is impossible to discuss, with any degree of satisfaction, the issues involved in the great con- flict between the North and the South from '01 to '65. The.se have, however, been so fully dis- cussed by other members of this committee on former occasions that but little remains to add to those discussions. "In a recent work, with the somewhat arro- gant title 'The True History of the Civil War,' the writer begins by saying: " 'The seeds of dissolution between the North and the South were carried to Virginia in the ships commanded by Newport and to Massachu- setts in tlie "Mayflower." Each kind fell upon soil well adapted to nourish its characteristics. * * * There was, in the beginning, an al- most imperceptible rift between the people of the North and those of the South. This grad- ually widened until, notwithstanding the neces- ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 163 sity for union, a separation in sentiment, thought and custom arose. This estrangement developed until it gave to the people of the North and the South the aspect of two races, manifesting towards each other all the antipa- thy of rival and dissimilar nations, and, in their disagreements, rendering impossible either sym- pathy with each other's standpoint, or patient listening to each other's contention.' " Without intimating any opinion as to how far all the other statements contained in this work warrant the author in giving it the title selected, a few glances at history will convince the most skeptical that the foregoing statement is well founded. THBEATEXED PUNISHMENT. In 1775, when Washington's army was in front of Boston, that great patriot-soldier issued a stem order, threatening severe punishment to any man found guilty of saying or doing any- thing to aggravate what he termed "the exist- ing sectional feeling." And during the same year, when Pe\i:on Eandolph, of Virginia, the first president of the Continental Congress, died, his brother-in-law, Benjamin Harrison, also from Virginia, was nominated for that position; but, as John Hancock, of Massachu- setts, was likewise nominated, it is said that Mr. Harrison, "to avoid any sectional jealousy or unkindness of feeling between the Xorthem and Southern delegates at so momentous a cris- is," had his own name withdrawn, and insisted on the election of Mr. Hancock. And so, too, in the Virginia convention of 1788, Mr. Henry, in opposing the adoption of the Federal Consti- tution, after pointing out the provisions to which he objected, and in which his almost pro- phetic ken saw dangers lurking, which have since been realized, said, after all, he did not so much object to the form of the instrument as he did to the character and dispositions of those with whom we were forming the com- pact. And another distinguished Virginian, with fervid eloquence, exclaimed that our op- pressions under the compact would be "worse than British tyranny." With these early, and seemingly innate, an- tipathies, stimulated and developed bv growing conflicting interests, arising out of tariffs, ac- quisitions of territory, and other causes, the "irrepressible conflict," as Seward termed it, would seem necessarily only a question of time. As to the real cause or causes which precipi- tated that conflict, there have been, and still are, differences of opinion. In our view, the settlement of this question is secondary; and the vital questions to be determined are — VITAL QUESTIONS. (a) Which side, if either, was responsible for the existence of the cause or causes ? And if slaverj- was the cause, which side was guilty of wrong-doing in dealing with that cause? (b) Which was the aggressor in provoking the conflict ? (c) Which side had the legal right to do what was done? And last, but by no means the least — (d) Which side conducted itself the better and according to the rules of civilized warfare pending the conflict? It seems to us that an answer to these ques- tions is pertinent at all times, and at this dis- tance from the conflict they can be discussed dispassionately, without engendering sectional bad feeling. UNJUST CHABGE. Our quondam enemies, knowing, as it seems to us they must know, that the evidence on every other point is overwhelming!}' against them, and relying on the sentiment of the world now ex- isting against slavein,', are prone to charge that the South fought for the perpetuation and exten^on of that institution. Or, to put it in the brief and common form, they charge (as some of our younger people, in their ignorance seem to believe) that "slavery was the cause of the war." It would seem to the unprejudiced mind that the mere statement of the fact (which, we be- lieve, was a fact) that more than eighty per cent of the Confederate soldiers held no slaves ; that General Lee. our representative soldier, freed his slaves before the war, whilst General Grant, the representative soldier of the North, held on to his until they were freed by the results of the war, and the further fact that General Lee said at the beginning of the war that if he owned all the slaves in the South, and could, by freeing them, save the Union, he would do so with the stroke of his pen, ought to furnish a satisfactory refutation of this un- just cJiarge. But let us admit, for the sake of the argu- ment only, that the charge is true. How, then, does the case stand as to us, both on the law and the facts? It will not be charged by the greatest enemy of the South that it was in any way responsi- ble either for the existence of slavery, or for inaugurating that vilest of traffics — ^the Afri- can slave trade. On the contrarv', history attests that slavery was forced upon this country by England, against the earnest protests of the South, as well as of the North, when the states were colonies under the control of that coun- trv: that "the first statute establishing slavery 164 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE in America is to be found in the famous codi- of fundamentals, or body of the liberties, of the Massachusetts colony of New England, adopted in December, 16-11;" that the "'De- sire," one of the very first vessels built in Jlas- sachusetts, was fitted out for carrying on the slave trade ; "that the traffic became so popular that great attention was paid to it by the New England ship-owners, and that they practically mono])olized it for a number of years." (The True Civil War, pp. 28, 29, 30.) And history further attests that Virginia was the first state, North or South, to prohibit slave traffic from Africa, and that Georgia was the first to in- corporate that prohibition in her constitution. We have no desire to say unkind things about the North. But it is easy to show that as long as slavery existed there, as it did in all the Colonies when independence was declared, the treatment of slaves by the people of that sec- tion was as harsh, if not more so, than was ever known in any part of the South. Not only is this true; but it is also easy to show that, as long as the people of the North were the own- ers of slaves, they regarded and treated and disposed of them as "property," just as the people of England had done since 1713. when slaves were held to be "merchandise" by the twelve judges of that countrv-, with the venera- ble Holt at their head. We could further show that slavery existed at the North just as long as it was profitable to have it there; that the moral and religious sense of that section was only heard to complain of that institution after it was found to be unprofitable, and after the people of that section had, for the most part, sold their slaves to the people of the South ; and that, after Whitney's invention of the cot- ton gin, which wrought such a revolution in the production of cotton at the South, as to cause slave labor greatly to increase in value. and which induced many Northern men to en- gage in that production ; these men almost in- variably purchased their slaves for tliat pur- pose, and many of these owned them when the war broke out. NOT RESPONSIBLE. The South was, then, in no sense responsi- ble for the existence of slaver\' within its bor- ders, but it was brought there against its will ; it was clearlv recognized and attempted to bo controlled and protected by the constitution — the supreme law of the land — and the people of the South, not believing that any other or bet- ter disposition could be made of the slaves than bv holding them in bondage, only continued to do this. In the meantime, numerous efforts were made, both bv Southern states and bv individ- uals, to abolish the institution, and it is the almost universal belief now that these efforts would have been gradually successful but for the harsh and unjust criticisms of the Southern people by some of those at the North, and the outrageous, illegal and incendiary interferences by the abolitionists and their emissaries. As early as 1769 the house of Burgesses of Vir- ginia, tried to abolish slavery in Virginia, but was prohibited by the act of George III, then king of England, "in the interests of English commerce." And throughout the period from 1776 to 1832, when the work of the abolitionists first began to be felt, the question of how to accomplish emancipation engaged the thought of some of the most eminent men of Virginia and other Southern states. Mr. George Lunt, a distinguished lawyer of Massachusetts, in his interesting work, entitled "Origin of the Late War," in which he shows that the North was the aggressor and wrong- doer throughout, says : "Slavery, in the popular sense, was the cause of the war, just as property is ilie cause of robbery." Wailst we do not indorse this statement look- ing at the subject from the viewpoint of a Southerner, yet, if it were true, surely there is nothing in it from which the people of the North can take any comfort or credit to them- selves. But so anxious are our former enemies to convince the world that the South did fight for the perpetuation of slavery, that some of them have, either wittingly or unwittingly, resorted to misrepresentation, or misinterpretation of some of the sayings of our representative men, to try to establish this as a fact. A noted in- stance of this is found in the oft-repeated charge that the late Mr. Alexander H. Ste- phens, vice president of the Confederacy, had said in his famous speech, delivered at Savan- nah in February, 1861, that "slavery was the cornerstone of the Confederacy." INFERIOR ORDER OF BEING. We have heard this charge made by one of the most enlightened and liberal men of thf North, and yet we have at hand utterances from this same Northerner, tantiimount to what Mr. Stephens said in that speech, ilr. Stephens was speaking of the Confederacy, just then organ- ized, and contrasting some of the principles on whicli it was founded with some of those of the Republican party, then coming into power for the first time, and ho said : — "Our government is founded on exactly the opposite ideal that the two races — black and white — are equal ; its foundations are laid, its cornerstone rests upon the great truth that the ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 165 negro is not the equal of the white man ; that slavery, subdrdination to the) superior race, is his (the negro's) natural and normal condi- tion." Now, it will be observed in the first place, that Mr. Stephens said the "cornerstone" of the Confederacy "rests upon the great truth that the negro is not the equal of the white man." And isn't this fact recognized as true today in every part of this land ? But hear now the utterances of this liberal and cultured Northerner, on the same subject, when he says, as he does : — "The Africans are distinctly an inferior or- der of being, not only in the South, or slave states, but throughout the North also, not en- titled to unrestricted pursuit, on equal terms of life, liberty and happiness." Is there any difference in principle between these two utterances ? If, as this distinguished Northerner asserts, and as every one knows to be true, the negroes are "distinctly an inferior order of being" and "not entitled to the unrestricted pursuit, on equal terms (with the whites) of life, liberty and happiness," does not this make "subordina- tion to the superior race his natural and normal condition," as Mr. Stephens says? But hear now what Mr. Lincoln, himself the great demigod of the North, had to say on this subject in a speech delivered at Charleston, 111., in 1858, when he said: — "I will say, then, that I am not, nor never have been, in favor of bringing about, in any way, the social or political equality of the white and black races. I am not nor never have been in favor of making voters or jurors of negroes, nor of qualifying them to hold office, nor of intermarriage with white people ; and I will say, in addition to this, that there is a physical difference between the white and black races, which I believe, will forever forbid the two races living together on terms of social and political equality. Inasmuch as they cannot so live, while they do remain together there must be a position of superior and inferior, and I. as much as any other yuan, am in favor of having fhf su- perior position assigned to the white man." .Again we ask. Is there any difference in principle between what is here said bv Mr. Lin- coln and what was said by ifr. Stephens in his famous "cornerstone" speech ? WHAT LINCOLN SAID. .'Vnd notwithstanding, Mr. Lincoln issued his "Emancipation Proclamation" 18 months later, he said in his first inaugural : — "I have no purpose, directly or indirectly, to interfere with the institution of slaverv in the states where it exists. / believe I fiave no lawful right to do so, and I have no inclination to do so." Could he have used stronger language to show that he believed, not only in the legality of the position of the South on the subject of slavery, but that he believed in the propriety of that position as well? Mr. Toombs said in a speech delivered in Boston in 1856 :— "The white is the superior, and the black the inferior, and that subordination, with or with- out law, will be the status of the African in this mixed society. Therefore, it is to the in- terest of both, and especially to the blach race, that this status should be fixed, controlled and protected by law." And this is just as true today as it was when this statement was made by this great states- man in 1856. But there is this remarkable fact, in connec- tion with slavery and its relations to the war, which we have not seen elsewhere referred to, and which is, to our mind, a conclusive refuta- tion of the charge that the continuation or the extinction of slavery had any influence what- ever on the conduct of the Southern people, and especially that of the Confederate soldier in that war. The writer belonged to one of the three com- panies in the army, the personnel of which is so vividly described by the author of "Four Years Under Marse Eobert," in which there were serving, as privates, many full graduates of the T^niversity of Virginia and other lead- ing colleges, both North and South. In these companies a variety of subjects, pertaining to the war, religion, politics, philosophy, literature and what not, were discussed with intelligence, and often with animation and ability and yet, neither he nor any other of his comrades can recall the fact that they ever heard the sub- ject of slaven', or the relations of the slaves to the war, referred to in any way during that period, except that, when it was determined to put slaves in our army, a violent protest against doing so went up from the ranks, and the only thing which even partially reconciled our men to this proposed action was the knowl- edge of the fact that it had the sanction and ap- proval of General Lee. We have inquired of comrades of various other commands about this, and with the like result. Do men fight for n thing or a cause they never speak of or dis- cuss. It seems to us that to ask this question is to furnish the answer? LITTLE CONSIDERATION. Not only is the foregoing statement true ; but, with the exception of the steps taken io ^end no- 166 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE groes to help erect fortifications, employing them as laborers, etc., but little consideration seems to have been given them or of their siatiis to the war, either in the congress or the cabinet of the Confederacy. The reasons for this are manifest to those of us who lived in those days, but a word of explanation may be necessary to those who have since come on the stage of life. In the first place, slavery, as it existed in the South, was patriarchal in its character; the slaves (servants, as we called them) were regarded and treated as members of the families to which they severally belonged; with rare exceptions they were treated with kindness and considera- tion, and frequently the relations between the slave and his owner were those of real affection and confidence. As Mr. Lunt, the Boston writer, from whom we have already quoted, says : — "The negroes were perfectly contented with their lot. In general they were not only happy in their condition, but proud of it." Their owners trusted them with their fami- lies, their farms and their affairs, and this con- fidence was rarely betrayed — scarcely ever, un- less they were forced to violate their trusts by coming in contact with the Federal armies, or were beguiled and betrayed themselves by mean and designing white men. The truth is, both the white and black people of the South regard- ed the Confederate cause alike as their cause. and looked to its success with almost, if not quite, equal anxiety and delight. A most strik- ing illustration of this and of the readiness of the slaves to fight even, if necessary, for the Confederate cause, is furnished by the follow- ing incident: — In February, 186.5, when negro troops had been authorized to be enrolled in the Confeder- ate army, there were employed at Jackson hos- pital, near Richmond, 72 negro men. The sur- geon in charge, the late Dr. F. W. Hancock, of Richmond, had these men formed in line, and, after asking them "if they would be willing to take up arms to protect their masters' families, homes and their own from an attacking foe, 61 out of 72 responded they would volimteer to go to the trenches and fight the enemy to the bitter end." — (War Reb. Rec, series iv. Vol. Ill, p. 1193.) At the date here referred to we know that the life of the Confederate soldier was one of the greatest hardship and peril, and the fact that five out of every six of these negroes were then ready to volunteer and go to the trenches show- ed conclusively how truly they regarded the Confederate cause as their cause, as well as that of the white people of the South. Indeed, we doubt if a larger per centimi of the whites in any part of the country, would have volunteered to go to the front at that stage of the war. If then it were true, as alleged, that the ivhite people of the South were fight- ing for slavery, does it not necessarily follow, that the slaves themselves were ready and will- ing to fight for it, too? One of these positions is just as true as the other. WRONGS COMMITTED BY NORTH. We think we have shown, then, that, even if we admit that "slavery was, as falsely charged, the 'cause of the war,'" the South was in no way responsible for the existence of that cause, but it was a condition forced upon it, one recog- nized by the supreme law of the land, one which the South dealt with legally and justly, as con- templated by that law; and history shows that in every respect and in every instance the ag- gressions and violations of the law were com- mitted by the North. Mr. Lunt says : "Of four several compromises between the two sections of country since the Revolutionary war, each has been kept by the South and violated by the North." Indeed, we challenge the North to point out one single instance in which the South vio- lated the constitution, or any of the laws made in pursuance thereof, whilst, on the other hand, fourteen of the Northern states passed acts nul- lifying the fugitive slave law, passed by Con- gress in obedience to the constitution, de- nounced and defied the decisions of the su- preme court, and Judge Black, of Pennsylvania, says of the abolitionists: — "They applauded John Brown to the echo for a series of the basest murders on record. They did not conceal their hostility to the Federal and State governments, nor deny their enmity to all laws which protected white men. The con- stitution stood in their way, and they cursed it bitterly. The Bible was quoted against them, and they reviled God, the Almighty, Himself." 2. Our next inquiry is: Which was the ag- gressor in provoking the conflict ? ^Ir. Hallam in his constitutional history of England, states a universally recognized princi- ple when he says: "The aggressor in war (that is, he who begins it) is not the first who uses force, but the first who renders force neces- sary." We think we have already shown by North- em authorities, that the North was the aggres- sor and violator of the constitution and of the legal rights of the South in reference to what they allege to be the "cause of the war," and it is easy to show, by like authorities, that it ivas clearly the aggressor in bringing on the war. On the 7th of April, 1861, President Davis ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 167 said : "With the Lincoln administration rests the responsibility of precipitating a collision, and the fearful evils of protracted and cruel war." In his reply to Mr. Lincoln's call for Vir- ginia's quota of 75,000 troops to coerce thi:- South, on April 15, 1861, Governor Letcher said : "You have chosen to inaugurate Civil war, and you can get no troops from Virginia for any such purpose." But we are not content to rest this question on the statements of these Southern authorities, as high as they are, but will let Northern wri- ters say what they think about this important question. Mr. Lunt says, in reference to Mr. Lincoln sending the fleet to reinforce Sumter in April, 1861: "It was intended to draw the fire of the Confederates, and was a silent ag- gression, with the object of producing an active aggression from the other side." Mr. Benjamin J. Williams, another Massa- chusetts writer, says : — "The South was invaded, and a war of sub- jugation, destined to be the most gigantic which the world has ever seen, was begun by the Federal government against the seceding States, in complete and amazing disregard of the foun- dation principle of its own existence, as affirm- ed in the Declaration of Independence, that governments derive their just powers from th^' consent of the governed." But, let us hear what Mr. Lincoln himself has to say on this question, and with his testi- mony we shall regard the issue as conclusively settled. In reply to a committee from Chicago, sent to intercede with him, to be relieved from sending more troops from that city to the Northern armies, Mr. Lincoln said, in a tone of bitterness : — "Gentlemen, after Boston, Chicago has been the chief instrument in bringing this war on the country. The Northwest has opposed the South, as New England has opposed the South. It is you irho are largely responsible for mak- ing blood flow as it has. You called for tvar itntil we had it; you called for emancipation, and I have given it to you, ]Wiatever you have asked you have had. Now you. come here begging to be let off. You ought to be ashamed of your- selves." (See Tarbell's Life of Lincoln, Vol. II, p. 149.) 3. Which side had the legal right to do what was donef "On the columns of the monument erected to our great civic leader are the words pro oris et foeis, meaning that the real cause of (he South was that we fought in defense of our altars and our firesides. And the man who would not "Strike for his altars and his fires, God and his native land," is a craven and a coward and unworthy even of the name of man. Our country was invaded by armed men, intent on coercion and conquest. We met them on the threshold and beat them and drove them back as long as we had any- thing to eat and strength to fight with. We could do no more; we could do no less, and his- tory, our children, and even many of our for- mer enemies, now applaud our conduct. There were, however, two, and biit two, ques- tions really involved in the conflict. We can scarcely do more than state these and cite some of the many Northern authorities to sus- tain the position that the South was right on both of these. They were: — "(a) The right of a state to secede. "(b) The right of the Federal government to coerce a seceding state." As to the first of these questions, the late Judge Black, of Pennsylvania, said what is true, that: "Secession, like slavery, was first planted in New England. There," he says, "it grew and flourished and spread its branches far over the land, before it was ever dreamed of at the South." And he further says, that John Quincy Ad- ams, in 1839, and Abraham Lincoln, in 1847, made elaborate arguments in favor of the legal right of a state to secede. Mr. William Rawle, also late of Pennsyl- vania, in his work on the constitution, the text- book used at West Point before the war, says : "It depends on the state itself to retain or abolish the principle of representation, because it depends on itself, tvhether it will continue a member of the Union." Timothy Pickering, Josiah Quincy and Mr. Henry Cabot Lodge, all of Massachusetts, the late Horace Greeley, Goldwin Smith, General Don Piet, of the Federal army, and the Hartford convention, all asserted and af- firmed the same principle. And we know that had not this right been understood to exist at the time of the adoption of the constitution, it would never have been adopted. As to the second of these questions, t. e.,— the right of the Federal government to coerce a seceding state : — This question was discussed to some extent in the convention. Mr. Madison, called the "Father of the Constitution," said : — 168 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE "The more he reflected on the use of force, the more he doubted the practicability, the jus- tice and the efficiency of it when applied to people collectively, and not individually. .-1 miion of flie states containing such an ingredi- ent seemed to provide for its own destruction." And Mr. Hamilton said: — "But how can this force be exercised on the states collectively? It is impossible. It amounts to war between the parties. Foreign powers also will not be idle spectators. They will interpose, and a dissolution of the Union will ensue." (5th Mad. Pap. 140 and 200.) And no such right or power can be found anywhere in the con- stitution." The late James C. Carter, of New York (a native of New England) one of the greatest lawyers this country has ever produced, said: — "I may hazard the opinion that, if the ques- tion had been made, not in 1860, but in 1788, inuiiediately after the adoption of the constitu- tion, whether the Union, as formed by that in- strument, could lawfully treat the secession of a state as rebellion, and suppress it by force, few of those who participated in forming that instrument would have answered in the affirm- ative." In November, 1860, the New York Herald said : — "Each state is organized as a complete gov- ernment, holding the purpose and wielding the sword, possessing the right to break the tie of confederation as a nation might break a treaty, and to repel coercion as a nation mignt repel invasion. * * * Coercion, if it were possible, is out of the question." The question was maturely considered by Mr. Buchanan and his cabinet at the close of his administration, and it was tmanimoiisly determ- ined that no such right existed. One of the resolutions of the platform of the Chicago convention, on which Mr. Lincoln was elected, and which he reaffirmed in his first inaugural, was the following: "Kesolved, Tliat the maintenance inviolate of the rights of the states, and especially the right of each state to order and control its own flomestic institutions, according to its own judgment exclusively, is essential to the bal- ance of power, on which the perfection and endurance of our political fabric depends, and ire denounce the lawless inrasion by armed force of the soil of any state or territon/, no matter under what pretext, as among the grav- est of crimes," COERCION GRAVEST OF CRIMES. To show that Mr. Lincoln was fully cognizant of the fact that he was committing this "gravest of crimes" when he caused his armies to invade the Southern states, we will give his own defi- nition of the meaning of tlie terms "invasion"' and "coercion," as contained in his speech de- livered at Indianapolis on his journey to Wash- ington, to be inaugurated, in February, 1861. He asks: "What, then, is 'coercion?' \\liat is 'invasion f Would the marching of an army into South Carolina, without the consent of her people, and with hostile intent toward them, be 'invasion?'/ certainly think it would, and it tvoidd be 'coercion' also, if South Carolinians were forced to submit." Is not this exactly what he did to South Carolina and to all the other Southern states? And is it not true that this "gravest of crimes," committed by him without the authority of Con- gress or any legal right, was the sole excuse why the Southern people went to war? We know that such is the fact, and surely no further authorities can be necessary to show that the South ivas right on both of the only two questions involved in the war, and, if it had not resisted and fought under the circumstances in which it ivas placed, it would have been eter- nally disgraced." THE FINAL INQUIRY. We can only state, and without discussing at all, our last inquiry, which is : — 4. Which side conducted itself the better and according to the rules of civilized warfare pending the conflict? With the notoriously infamous records of the conduct of Sheridan, Hunter and Milroy in the valley (to say nothing of how far Grant participated in that conduct) ; of that of Pope and Steinwehr in Piedmont, Va. ; of that of Butler in Norfolk and New Orleans, and, worse than all, of the confessed vandalism of Sher- man on his "march to the sea," together with the burning of Atlanta and Columbia, the last stimulated and encouraged by Halleck, the chief of staff of the armies of the Union; and con- trast all this with the humane order of General Lee on his campaign of invasion into Penn- sylvania and the conduct of his army in that campaign, and there can be but one answer to this inquiry. That answer is that the South did right, and that the North did wrong. "God holds the scales of justice; He will measure praise and blame; And the South will stand the verdict And will stand it without shame." ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 169 WORDS OF JFFERSON DAVIS. What he Said in Speech of Resignation from United States Senate. While Jefferson Davis deplored the threat- ened disruption of the Union between the states and was earnest in his plea for such legislation as would perpetuate it, he said in his speech of resignation from the United States senate : — "It is known to senators who have served with me here that I have for many years advo- cated as an essential attribute of state sover- eignty the right of a state to secede from the Union. Therefore, if I had not believed there was justifiable cause, if I had thought that Mississippi was acting without sufficient pro- vocation or without an existing necessity, I should still, under my theory of government, because of my allegiance to the state of which I am a citizen, have been bound by her action. I, however, mav be permitted to say that I think she has justifiable cause, and I approve her act." GRAND LETTER TO GENERAL J. B. BY A COMRADE. POLLEY, On Fame's Eternal Camping Ground — Visit of Confederate Soldier to Battlefield. It is seldom that language is more effectively used in tracing the pathetic scenes of war than is the case with the following communication here reproduced: — Petersburg,. Ya., June 2, 1907. — Dear Joe, Floresville, Texas : You were right. To visit the spwts where, forty and odd years ago you and I were units of a mighty force in arms that made history which will last so long as there remain recorded annals among men, is a wanton destruction of ideals in memory which had grown with us to be "sacred sanctuaries." The face of all nature has changed. Even around this historic sjx)t the scars of war — and you know how deep and distinctive they were in and about this city — have been obliterated, and the gardener's plow turns the glebe once torn by shot and shell. They are raising turnips and "sich," dear Joe, on the sacred ground which, in the distant past, lapped the blood of our comrades, com- panions and friends — gone to fertilize truck for the New York markets are the bones of our martyrs. A thrifty soul from Pennsylvania — the immigrant the South invites — has enclosed the crater hallowed in history as a spot where Americans battled most desperately; a spot where thousands went down to immortal glorv-. There, dear Joe, the Pennsylvanian, the immi- grant aforesaid, has fenced in, and charges those who once there contended 25 cents to see a vine and weed grown "hole in the ground." An old A. N. V. man of the Washington artillery com- ments on this tril)ute as a more wanton charge than Grant made on Petersburg. The joke fell o-n dull, unsympathetic ears, and the reply marked the ethical standard of the modern buc- caneer. "Two bits, please," was all he said. "Wliy should we complain?" as my friend from Louisiana observed. "He is getting even for what we did to him or his in the long ago."' And from time past came that camp song of 1863 when we were floating back from Gettys- burg : — "Old Bob Lee's heel is on thy shore, Pennsylvane, my Pennsylvane; His hand is at thy stable door, Pennsylvane, my Pennsylvane. You won't see your old boss no more, We'll ride him till his back is sore. An' then come back an' git some more, Pennsylvane, my Pennsylvane." We left him, with his "two bits, please," ring- ing in our ears, and I ruminated of the time when 3'ou and I and all of us helped make the hole from which modem commercialism draws its thousands. Great God, Joe, is civilization really the hum- bug it seems and acts? You remember — of course you do — when we lay in line of battle not far from where these lines are penned, waiting the issue of Mahone's expulsion of the army. I can hear in memory the crash of musketry, the boom of cannon and the dear old rebel yell which told that all was well. How grandly the Virginians and North Carolinians fought that day ! Around and near us, in the houses and caves, women and old men and children, with tear-stained and pallid cheeks, anxious eyes, with eager expression, prayed for victory, and when word came that "God and the brave armv of Northern Vir- 170 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE ginia had again triumplied" their cheers and handclaps were mingled with our yells. And forty and odd years after, this picture of the past, the history in the making, is rudely disturbed by the money changer's charge to see the spot we created and consecrated to the im- mortals ! After this, as you said in your cold philoso- phy, we go to church and "thank God we are not as other men." If these things be true — and they do not seem, for I saw them- — "other men" should be thankful they are not as we. All along, from Appomattox river to Five Forks, I saw nothing to remind me of the past. As it is now the face of nature was not then. You remember, Joe, when we came to relieve Beauregard, who had fought a splendid fight and held off Grant's army for nearly two days with more than 20,000 men, how ladies and children crowded Sycamore street, sobbing and cheering that "Lee liad come at last." How they had ice water, bread and ham and coffee; how we lunched marching at quick step, for the bat- tle yet raged close into town ; how we saw the bodies of old citizens — among them Mr. Jarrott, mine host of that old-time noted hostelry which bore his name — killed defending their homes. All this came back to me, but I dared not fit the pictures to the present environment. Sycamore street — shot and shell-torn as you and I last saw it — has been modernized. Along the route we marched with Lee and Beauregard at our head — and in my mind's eye I see them now — is the trolley with its jingling bell and its track hum. Business houses line the way, and the Jarrott hotel, with its long portico and steps, has been demolished. On its site the "van- dals" have builded a railroad warehouse ! I found no spot that my memory knew. All those, dear Joe, so dear to our hearts, are no more. The market is a modern structure. Bol- lingbroke road has its name changed to con- form with modern ideas, and it is a "street" now. And — would you believe it? — "Tin Pot Alley" is but a dream, while "Jfaria Banks" has been converted into a peanut factory ! Over in Richmond the other day I found the old place on Franklin street where old man Talley had his "julep factory." What nectar was that, dear Joe, and in remembrance I called for one. It is Talley no more. The gentleman from A'irginia has been replaced by the "feller" from Massachusetts, and he knows no more of the secrets of a mint julep than a hog does of Rig Vida. I tasted the vile stuff, j)aid him. and went sadly down to Main. Opposite the Texas hospital there was a dance house. An exile from Kittscniff is running a clothing joint there now. I told him of the changes and the sadness thereof — to me. The answer seemed to echo the modern reply to all our plaints: "Veil, vat of it?" Gaines' Mill ! Forty-five years ago ! And in June, when nature was full garbed in "shim- mering green," as Bill Burgess was wont to put it when measurably full of stuff which Com- pany I, Ninth Georgia, sold us at $40 a quart- — when we had the price. There it was that Texas was reglorified. There Stonewall Jackson, trac- ing the line of advance and the point of as- sault, exclaimed : "The men who carried this place were soldiers indeed." We saw part of it in 1864, when Grant came at us at Hanover. The graves of our dead in '62 were in the apple orchard through which our breastworks ran in '64. And again Texas was there, keeping undim- med the honor of the Southland. Well, Joe, I couldn't find the place where we made history. Ivy had grown, covering with green tendrils the hallowed spots where sleep our heroes. Wild flowers bloom with luxuriance, but no billowing mound is there, and Gaines' Mill is a "tale that has been told." Shall we forget it and how it looked in '62 i Not while our poor memories hold a seat will young Warwick, the gallant Virginian, the adopted son of Texas, and his glorious end cease to be with us. Full on the enemy's breastwork, flag in hand, he fell, and crowned with his life his devotion to duty. But the spot which drank his heart's blood no one can trace, for remorse- less time and man, remorseless man, have ob- literated all but the rudest outlines of the field of that grand and bloody contest. And so, dear Joe, it is everywhere. At Darby- town, where I pulled you out when you were shot nigh unto death, there isn't a sign of where we fought. Tangled thickets, deep ravines wash- ed by forty years' rains, have marked out all resemblance to the place where war, in Sher- man's definition in its fullest, was for a brief period. But somewhere there the bones of scores of Texans have mingled with the dust, and in the far-off l^lississippi General Gregg's ashes testify to the fact tliat upon the unrecog- nizable hills and valleys around Darbytown there was a short but deeply bloody contest, in which honor alone was saved. And Joe, dear friend, in all these years, with your limp and one lone foot, you carry the testimony of duty done on that memorable field. But, old fellow, I couldn't find the spot nor the ravine through which we brought you back. Somewhere in the wilderness of growth, or in the plowed fields thereabouts, was history made. It is .sad. tearful, but true. ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 171 But, old fellow, there was one thing I found, just as you said I would. The glorious, hospi- table, warm-hearted Virginian is here, and, like the everlasting hills of the state, will bloom bright always. God bless him and her! No change, dear Joe. Same warm hand- shake, same sunny smile. "We are poor," said they to me, "but it is the poverty of material things only. Our hearts are as rich in love for you as when we teemed in wealth, and our hearthstones as welcome as when prosperity beamed." And all this is true. I found always and everywhere the warmest greetings, and will carrv home and to my grave a veneration and a love for Virginia and the Virginians which will never dim until my heart is as cold as death can make it. This and such people as these is what keeps our hold upon our faith in God and in our fellow men. Somewhere, old fellow, the South's bugles will blow and the camp fires be alight for us ; somewhere our comrades are awaiting our coming. We can tell them of changed hills and dales; of battlefields they would not know again ; of wood-grown trenches and brier-tan- gled redoubts. And then, thank God, we can say the Virginian's heart beats as wannly as it thrilled in the olden day. J. H. COSGROVE, Company C, Fourth Te.xas, Hood's Brigade, Shreveport, La. "A Lost Cause!" If lost, it was false; if true, it was not lost. If the Cause is lost, the Constitution is lost; the Union defined by it is lost; the liberty of the States and the people, which they both at first and for half a century guarded, is lost." HONORING THE MEMORY OF THE CONFEDERATE SOLDIER. {From the Baltimore Sun.) From Marathon to Port Arthur, in all the annaU of military achievement, there have been no braver soldier.s than the men who wore the Southern gray. They were led by able gen- erals, for the military authorities of other na- tions, as well as our own, have accorded the Confederate leaders a place among the great commanders of |the world. Henderson, the British authority, ranks Stonewall Jnckson as the most original military genius of modern times, and Lord Wolseley gives Lee a place with Marlborough and Wellington as "one of the three greatest captains of the English-speakiag race." But their qualities of leadership and mili- tary genius would have been ineffective if they had not been enthusiastically supported by thousands of private soldiers and minor offi- cers as brave as the "Old Guard" of Napoleon. The Confederate soldier endured hardships that were unknown to the men who had a wealthy and stable government to provide them with food, clothes, arms and ammunition. The Con- federacy was indeed a "storm-cradled nation," born in the heat of tremendous conflict, never to see one hour of peace or to be allowed to build up a civil government that would permit production sufficient even to properly support an army. No material rewards tempted the Confederate to enlist. He was not a mercenary, for his pay was mostly in promises, and even his food sup- ply was precarious and uncertain. He received no large money bounty, and often furnished his own uniform, his own arms and his own mount. Only devotion to his principles, love of his State and home and faith in his leaders could have enabled him to carry on the unequal strug- gle for four long years. They were titanic years, crowded with history. And though often he had to go hungry and his uniform was re- duced to rags, the Confederate fousrht on with a courage that nothing could daunt and a dar- ing that snatched victory after victory from the very jaws of defeat. And when the end came at Appomattox the Confederate tramped back to his ruined home, and with bare hands, in the ashes of defeat, began to build up the structure of a new civil- ization. He has made the rebuilding of the South the wonder of the world, and in a single generation has brought wealth, prosperity and a vast new empire out of that chaos of war and desolation. Most of those who restored the South are now in their graves, close by those who fell fighting beside them on the battlefield. They are one in honor and memory. "It is sweet and honorable to die for one's country," and the brave men who laid down their lives for the South they loved are remem- bered with a tenderness and devotion that vic- tory could never win. The willow that waves over their graves is more sacred than the laurel wreath that any conqueror ever wore. The men and women of the South place on their graves the blossoms of spring, fresh as the rec- ollection of their deeds, inspiring in their 172 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE bravery, fragrant as the rich memory of their courage and devotion. Stoop, angels, liither from the skies! There is no holier ground Tlian where defeated Valor lies By mourning Beauty crowned. THE THIN GRAY LINE. Thinner with every passing year; Fewer at roll call answering '"Here" — There's a gap today where none replieg And the 8eva-e;int misscj a Coat of (iray. While the Captain looking with misty eyes, Bows his head as he turns away; None to answer — and he knows why A? the thin Gray Line goes marching by. Thinner with everj' passing year; Fewer at roll call answering "Here" — One by one where the shadows creep. Under the sod for which they fought — One by one they mnst fall asleep \Vhere Love and the lilies a couch have wrought ; And the southwind carries a comrade's sigh As the thin Gray Line goes marching by. One by one — from the year's Gray toll The line thins out as the war drums roll; One by one — and they march away Where Lee and his legions keep the guard ; One by one — and the Coat of Gray Eest<; where the roses crown the sward ; Yet from the street comes a ringing cry As the thin Gray Line goes marching by. Thinner with every passing year; Fewer at roll call answering "Here" — And the day is ahead when the South shall weep And turn to the sod where her heroes sleep As the grizzled Sergeant calls in vain — Calls where the Silence settles deep Around dim mounds on hill and plain ; And "Dixie" turns to a saddened sigh Where the Thin Line passed as a dream must die. — Grantland Rice, in Nashville Tennesseean. HE WAS A CONFEDERATE SOLDIER. What grander title can be written beneath any name? It is a badge of distinction for the living, a sublime apotheosis to the immortal dead, for it embodies glory, honor, chivalry, and all the peerless graces of a stainless knighthood. Though he fought in the trenches, or stormed the heights, or followed his niatchle.-s leaders before the enemy's remorseless guns, the Con- federate soldier was at all times a brave and kindly gentleman. The deeds of other heroes seem insignificant when his descendants read of Pickett's charge and Sabine Pass and Rich- mond's seven days' crucifixion. He was a peer- less man, who "fought for principle, without money and without price — a man who fed the altar of liberty with the wreck of home and laid his Isaac daily in the sacrificial fire. Let us keep his empty gun, for its rusty bar- rel threw a shot that rang around the world. Let us preserve his old canteen, for it is the sa- cred cup — the Holy Grail — of the thorn-crown- ed martyr-i of the Smit'i. Death is rapidly thinning the ranks of the "Man in Gray," but his star of glory shines brighter as it rises higher in the zenith of the ages. It is a pure constellation that will always lead men of the world to the birthplace of the "Lost Cause," even as the Star of Bethlehem lights forever the far Judean hills. o Wlien we write upon his tomb, "He Was a Confederate Soldier," we say all that glory claims or fame desires for we declare that he has borne a stainless record with immortality. "And we dream that he is still in that shadowy region. Where the dead form their ranks at the war drummer's sign, Rides on as of old down the length of the legion. And his war cry is 'Forward,' along the whole Ime ! -Mary Hunt Affleck. Written on the back of a $500 Confederate hill by Major S. A. Jonas, Chief Engineer on staff of General Stephen D. Lee. THE OLD CONFEDERATE BILlJ. Representing nothing on God's earth now. And naught in the water below it — As a pledge of the nation that's dead and gone, Keep it, dear friend, and show it. Show it to those who will lend an ear To the tale this paper can tell Of liberty born of the patriot's dream — Of the storm-cradled nation that fell. Too poor to possess the precious ores. And too much of a stranger to borrow, We issued today our promise to pay, .\nd hoped to redeem on the morrow. ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 173 The days wore on and weeks became years, But our coffers were empty still; Coin was so rare that the treasury quaked If a dollar should drop in the till. But the faith that was in us was strong indeed, And our poverty well discerned; And those little checks represented the pay That our suffering volunteers earned. We knew it had hardly a value in gold. Yet as gold our soldiers received it ; It gazed in our eyes with a promise to pay, And each patriot soldier believed it. But our boys thought little of price or pay. Or the bills that were overdue; They knew if it brought us bread today — It was the best our poor country could do. Keep it — it tells our story all over. From the birth of its dream to the last. Modest and born of the angel Hope, _ Like the hope of success it pas.sed. WHAT WOMEN DID TO HELP BUILD HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE MONUMENT. (Houston Chronicle.) The money necessary to pay the last dollar on the Hood's Brigade monument at Austin has been raised and is in the bank. The time withi ■■ '.vhich the funds necessary to erect tliat monument has been raised sets a pace which will be hard to beat and makes a record whieli will long stand and proves the mettle of Captain F. B. Chilton. President of Hood's Texas Brig- ade Monument Committee. Many generous men helped the good work, but the last thousand dollars was raised, in t! e main, by the unselfish, earnest efforts of Texas women. Ijcd by the President of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, the good women set apart August 3 as a day for united effort. and, as they always do, went about the task with enthusiasm, earnestness and confidence, and achieved it and more. In all history, ancient or modern, there is no record of devotion to conviction and noble sen- timent and tender memories equal to that the women of the South have made in the last half century. Their fortitude, their fidelity, tlieir heroic endurance of privation and suffering during the war challenged the admiration of the world ; but then they were helped and cheered by the hope of success ; but defeat and disaster and destruction of every hope did not conquer their indomitable spirit. They have kept ceaseless vigil by the tomb of a buried na- tion; they have chanted ceaseless paeans of praise for their deathless dead and their heroic living defenders; they have preserved many thousands of mute memorials of the glory of the deeds of their countrymen ; they have gath- ered treasures of eternal truth for the use of future historians; they have caused to be erect- ed homes and retieats for i!'e weary, ■■'in ;pi ■ poverty-stricken veterans of a cause hallowed by matchless devotion and glorious achievement, and they have builded on many a slope and hill- side towering monuments which will testify to generations yet unborn of the heroi,«m of South- ern soldiers and the fidelity, the love and the consecrated service of Southern women. BRAVE MEN OF HOOD'S BRIGADE. BY GEN. A. T. MONROE. On proud Virginia's bleeding breast. How oft their marching feet have pressed, With daring steps, that knew no rest. Brave men of "'Hood's Brigade." Her every vale and mountain high, Has echoed back their battle cry. That told of death or victory, Brave men of "Hood's Brigade." They halted not to question why ; Their judgment was to do or die. And fighting was their sole reply. Brave men of "Hood's Brigade." Their battles fought and victories won. Their deeds of glory, like the sun. In every clime and land are known. Brave men of "Hood's Brigade." Their names and deeds shall live on high ; They now belong to history. And like their fame shall never die. Brave men of "Hood's Brigade." Crockett, Texas. CONFEDERATE VALOR Has Never Been, and Will Never Be Matched on This Earth. When the gloom of defeat settled over the two small armies that had been maintaining, at fearful odds, the separate nationality of the Confederacy against the combined forces of a worj 1 in arii's. inarshaled inirler tl>i' I'nion banners, nothing was left to these gallant, but weakened and decimated bands but the glory of 174 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE tlieir achievements and the imperishahle honor of huroic bravery and intrepidity. The surviv- ing soldiers of the Confederacy could i)roudly point to tlie brilliant galaxy of their leaders and, touching their own l)reasts, chaHenge the world to show an army in the history of the an- nals of war surpassing the armies of the Con- federacy in indomitable courage, persistent in- trepidity and heroic achievements. Their laurels were embalmed in the gratitude and admiration of the women of the Southern States, for its men, without exception, were com] onent parts of those armies. The«e lau- rels graced the secret altars, on which they wor- shiped, and garlanded the graves of their he- roic dead, who w-ere buried where they fell, in the deep tangled wildwood of the wilderness, in the mountain-bound and silent valleys, on the border of the flowing streams, their only lullaby the music of the leaves above the waving grass on their scant graves. They have no marble to commemorate their memories. Thermopylffi was the only monument over the graves of Le- onidas and his immortal band of Spartans. The only monument of these dead heroes of the Con- federacy is the battle names where victory perched u])on their bullet-riddled and tattered banners. Their memories were entombed in the hearts of their surviving comrades and in the pride of their offspring in the glory of their an- cestors. Even their gallant foes boasted of their own valor in withstanding and finally wearing away the splendid armies of the Confederacy. If there was at any time any question about a man's courage, the fact that he was a Confed- erate soldier was the only mention necessary to disjiel such a doubt. The renown of these armies is as dear to every survivor who served in any of them, from the memory of Gen. Lee down to the last ragged Confederate soldier^ as their own life. The Confederacy is not now "a cause," it is a memory — a sentiment, one of the dearest and holiest that possesses the hearts of its survivors. It may be an idol, but no man can, with vandal hand, tear down one of these idols or deface its stalwart manliness without incurring the con- demnation of every man that loved the Confed- eracy. They desired so much to leave the mem- ory of the gallantry of the armies of the Confed- eracy untarnished to those who come after them, so that if patriotic occasion demanded the serv- ices of this generation of Southern youth they might be animated by the recollection that their fathers went unflinching through the ordeals of fire. Their dead need no monuments to perpetuate their memories; their living and their dead need no cliampion to do battle in behalf of the glories of their achievements. Their deeds are their champions. The sacred spots of their fallen brave attest their imperishable renown. They are enshrined in the memories of all their coun- trymen, from the St. Croix Eiver to the Rio Grande, from the Atlantic to tlie Pacific Coast, as examples of American manhood, indomitable endurance, inexorable intrepidity and untarnish- able honor. "LEE TO THE REAR." Hood's Tex.'^s Brigade in the Battle of The Wilderness, May 6, 1864. Heavy fighting had been going on for two days at the Wilderness when Longstreet's Corjis arrived on the firing line, having made a forced march from Gordonsville, reaching the battle- field about sunrise the morning of May (i, 1864. The Texas Brigade was in an open field about 300 yards from the Federal lines, when General Ijce, mounted on Traveler, rode up and gave his orders to General Gregg, the Brigade Com- mander, saying: "The Texas Brigade has always driven the enemy back, and I expect them to do it again today." General Gregg at once shouted : "The eyes of General Lee are upon you ! For- ward, Texas Brigade!" Just then General Lee rode in front of the brigade as if intending to lead the charge, but a shout went up : "Lee to the rear." A number of soldiers sprang from the ranks and seized the reins of his horse. About this time the Federals were opening a galling fire upon the Texans, a number of whom had been killed and wounded before they had fired a shot. Two lines of the enemy were in front of the Texas Brigade, while across the plank road stood another line. The storm of battle became terrific. The Texas Brig- ade was without support on its right and left, but a hot fire was poured into its ranks both from front and from flank. The Texas Brigade did not disappoint General Lee's exjiectations, for they captured the important salient and held it, but they bought it at a fearful sacrifice. ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 175 They went into action with about 800, rank and file, and lost over 500 killed and wounded. Colonel Walter Taylor, who was Adjutant General upon the staff of Robert E. Lee during the entire war, in his book, "General Lee, His Campaigns in Virginia," on page 234, says: "Before Longstreet's command had reached the scene, other troops had given away and retired in disorder. Matters looked critical, indeed. The men were going to the rear in a stream when General Ijongstreet arrived. General Lee was present as the troops moved into action. As they advanced, General Lee rode as if to lead the Texas Brigade, when there was a cry, 'Gen- eral Lee to the rear! General Lee to the rear I"" I recall especially one ^talwart fellow of swarthy complexion and earnest expression, who passed by the head of General Lee's horse as the troops advanced to the line of l)attle and cried out : 'Go back, General Lee, this is no place for you : go back; we'll settle this.' " There has been some question recently about this incident, other troops claiming the honor instead of the Texas Brigade. It occurs to us that the above from Colonel Taylor of General Lee's staff, who was present and personally wit- nessed the affair, ought to have settled the mat- ter, but if anything further were needed, it is abundantly supplied by the following letter from Colonel E. J. Harding of the First Texas Eegiment, as gallant a soldier as ever waved a sword and who today is one of the honored cit- izens of Jackson, Miss. : "As we pressed forward, I never heard such a shout, as when we saw General Lee, mounted upon his splendid horse, appearing a warrior where e\ery god had si>t the sen), witli his lilit- tering staff in the wake^ the gates of the morn- ing at the instant opened, the sunlight glinted the tops of the virgin forest, revealed the gray smoke of the artillery. Men were falling, the air was rent with the thunder of cannon. Tlu' scene was at once beautiful from surrounding nature, and terrible in the wrath of men. W'.' were hurried into position. The left of the First Texas rested on the right of the Fourth, a small interval between them. Through this opening General Gregg rode and said in a \ouA voice that 'the eyes of General Lee were upon us, and would lead the charge.' Just then Gen- eral Lee rode into the same opening between the First and Fourth. I was on the left of the First and as General (irego- n-adi' M!iiiniiocl< !!i\('v. Lincoln ordered him to shell the town. Burn- side telegraphed the town was full of women and children and non-combatants. His order was to shell the town, and the old city was knocked into brick dust and laid in ashes. You remember the two signal guns that fired that morning at 2 o'clock, telling you that Burn- side was moving. You remember the wo- men and the children came flying out of the city that December niorninc. The women with nothing but children and the chil- dren with nothing but women. Nothing to_eat, no bed, no shelter. I remember you fasted and had your rations issued to the refugees. When Sheridan was ordered to devastate the valley of Virginia so that a crow could not fly over ^t without carrying his rations, Lincoln thanked him for doing so well. He destroyed 2,500 homes. When Sheridan made that march from Vicksburg to Meridian he boasted that he had destroyed 2,000 homes. When he made the march from Atlanta to Savannah, Ga., he boasted again that he had destroyed $98,000,000 worth of property and appropriated $3,000,000. None of this was war necessity, but meanness begot of hell-born hate. Lincoln telegraphed the thanks of a nation. I am going to mention now the lowest and meanest thing that any man has ever done since the building of the world. When Lincoln issued his emancipation procla- mation, as mean a man as Seward is said to have been, and a lifelong abolitionist, stood appalled at the enormity of the act, and sair] : "Mr. Lincoln, have you considered the danger to the women and children of the South, if you turn 4,000,000 slaves loose on them while all the men are on the figliting line?' Lincoln said: 'The time has come for the negro of the South to sliow his hand.' Show his iiand to do what? There were only white women and children, and negroes. Now what did he mean by the ne- groes showing their hands? It could have but one meaning. He is said to have believed if this worked as he thought, the soldiers would leave the army, and go to protect their families. Beast Butler's order No. 28 about the ladies of New Orleans could not be compared to it in infamy. They could protect themselves by not insulting Butler's soldiers, but under Lincoln's proclamation they were absolutely helpless. We owe the old ante-bellum negro an everlasting debt of gratitude for his conduct, his fidelity, his obedience to the women and children and our families while we were in the army. They had been taught obedience always and practiced it until the miserable carpetbagger and the still worse scallawag got among them and made them believe we were their enemies so that they could further their own interest in being foisted into office. I wish to correct that impression that has gone over the Southern country that Missis- sippi has in her Hall of Fame the portrait of A. Lincoln. W^e have in our capitol a Hall of Fame in which the portraits of the famous men of Mississippi are kept and under the charge of the historian, and keeper of archives. In one of his exuberant moods he imagined he was called upon to do the reconciliation act, wrote to Bob Lincoln for his father's portrait. It came by return mail. The young man was no- tified not to put it in the Hall of Fame. We would never let such an insult be passed on the memories of such orators as Prentiss and Lamar, such Jurists as George, Harris and Campbell, such soldiers as Wirt Adams, Walthal and Stephen D. Lee, and such a patriot and statesman as Jefferson Davis. Mississippi's sons will do their duty. If Massachusetts, PeniLsyl- vania, Kansas and the worst of the South-hat- ing states will put Jefferson Davis' portrait in their halls of fame, we will then begin to con- sider putting A. Lincoln's in Mississippi's Hall of Fame, but the face must always be to the wall. If any one says Lincoln was going to be kind to the South, look back at our Southern coun- try at the close of the war, that Lincoln made on it. Homes and every means of making a support for your families destroyed, everything of value stolen. Your mothers, wives and sisters and children suffering for life's necessities, and 178 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE insulted by foreign hirelings and Yankees ; want and poverty everywhere. Your hope of salva- tion almost ground out of you under the iron heel of the military boot. Can you stare this stubborn fact in the face and say you feel to- wards them as if they had never done these things. Then you can say I have forgiven them, and not till then. We are told Grant was good to the South. He gave General Lee such good terms of surrender. He could give no less. The same terms that have been given to every army that surrendered in the field. He was so pleased when correspondence with Lee began that he actually took a drink. One of Grant's General.* said something about terms, and Grant said: "Damn the terms; get their guns." No man ever said more in a half dozen words. They had been trying four years to make four and a half Yankees whip one Confederate, and he knew glorious General Gordon had his men in line to cut through Sheridan's lines. No wonder he made the reply he did. He felt it. Grant was in command of the army and was all powerful. Stanton ordered the arrest and imprJri>t;infe of which she was capable. God bless the Confederate women and their children. Comrades, it is evening with us, we will walk a few more beats, then taps. I hope you will be on time at reveille on resurrection mom, and when you hand in your final account, I hope it will show more credits than debits. I wish for each one of you the choicest blessings of heaven. A "SURE ENOUGH" UN-RECONSTRUCTED OF 1865. O, I'M A GOOD OLD REBEL. BY KAJOB IN'XIS EAMWLPH. Oh, I'm a good old rebel Xow, thafs just what I am : For the "Pair Land of Freedom" I do not care a d ; I'm glad I fit against it, I only wish we'd won; And I don't want no pardon For anything I done. I hates the Constitution, This Great EepubHc too; I hates the Freedman'sBuro In uniforms of blue; I hates the nasty eagle. With aU his brags an fuss; The bumin', thievin' Yankees, I hates them wuss and wubs. I hat^ the whole Yankee nation And everything they do, I hates the Declaration Of Independence, too; I hates the Glorious Union — 'Tis dripping with our blood — I hates the striped banner, I fit it aU I could. I followed old Mars' Robert For four year, near about. Got wounded in three places And starved at Point Lookout. I eotch the roomatism A campin' in the snow, I killed a chance o' Yankees, I'd like to kill some mo'. Three hundred thousand Yankees Is stiff in Southern dust ; 180 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE We got tliree hundred thousand Before they smothered us; They died of Southern fever — And Southern steel and shot; I wish thev was three million Instead of what we got. I can't take uj3 my musket And fight "em now any more. But I ain't goin' to love 'em. Now that is certain sure; And I don't want no pardon For what I was and am, I won't be n'construi-lcd. And I don't care a d . THE JACKET OF GRAY OUR SOLDIER BOY WORE. Fold it up carefully, lay it aside. Tenderly touch it, look on it with pride — For, dear must it be to our hearts evermore. The Jacket of Gray our loved soldier boy wore. Ah, vain, all vain, were our prayers and our tears ; The glad shout of victory sang in our ears, But our trea.sured one on the red battlefield lay. While the life-blood oozed out of the Jacket of Gray. His young comrades found him and tenderly bore The cold, lifeless form to his home by the shore. Oh ! dark were out hearts on that terrible day, When we saw our dead boy in the Jacket of Gray. We laid him to rest in his cold, narrow bed. And graved on the marble we placed o'er his head. As the proudest of tributes our proud hearts could say, "He never disgraced the Jacket of Gray." Then fold it up carefully, lay it aside, Tenderly touch it, look on it with pride — For dear must it be to our hearts evermore. The Jacket of Grav our soldier boy wore. THE BONNIE BLUE FLAG. HARRY m'CARTY. (Written April, 18G1, and immensely pojm- lar. The first flag of the South was of solid blue with one white star.) We are a band of brothers And native to the soil. Fighting for the property We gained by honest toil; And when our rights were threatened, The cry rose near and far — "Hurrah for the Bonnie Blue Flag That bears the single star!" Chorus. Hurrah ! Hurrah ! For Southern rights, hurrah ! Hurrah for the Bonnie Blue Flag That bears the single star ! As long as e'er the Union Was faithful to her trust. Like friends and like brothers Both kind were we and just; But now, when Northern treachery Attempts our rights to mar. We hoist on high the Bonnie Blue Flag That bears the single star. Chorus. First gallant South Carolina Nobly made the stand. Then came Alabama, Who took her by the hand. Next quickly Mississippi, Georgia and Florida, All raised on high the Bonnie Blue Flag That bears the single star. Chorus. And here's to old Virginia — The Old Dominion State — With the young Confed-raoy At length has linked her fate ; Impelled by her example. Now other states prepare To hoist on high the Bonnie Blue Flag That bears the single star. Ch or us. Then here's to our Confederacy, Strong are we and brave. Like patriots of old will fight Our heritage to save. And rather than submit to shame, To die we would prefer; So cheer for the Bonnie Blue Flag That bears the single star. Chorus. Then cheer, boys, cheer! Eaise the joyous shout, For Arkansas and North Carolina Now have both gone out; And let another rousing cheer For Tennessee be given. The single star of the Bonnie Blue Flag Has grown to be eleven ! Chorus. ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 181 THE ORIGINAL DIXIE. (The song of "Dixie" is indelibly connected with the South. We all know the air and have seen some of the many "Dixies" sung to it, but how few have seen the original song. There is but the one real "Dixie," and here follows the genuine — from which all counterfeits sprung.) I wish I was in the land of cotton. Old times dar am not forgotten; Look away, look away, look away, Dixie Land. In Dixie Land whar I was born in. Early on one frosty mornin'. Look away, look away, look away. Dixie Land. Den I wish I was in Dixie, Hooray ! Hooray ! In Dixie Land I'll take my stand. To lib and die in Dixie; Away, away, away down South in Dixie ; Away, away, away down South in Dixie. Old Missus marry "Will de weaber" — William was a gay deceaber — Look away, look away, look away, Dixie Land. But when he put his arm around 'er, He smiled as fierce as a forty-pounder, Look away, look away, look away, Dixie Land. Den I wish I was in Dixie, Hooray ! Hooray ! In Dixie Land I'll take my stand. To lib and die in Dixie; Away, away, away down South in Dixie ; Away, away, away down South in Dixie. His face was sharp as a butcher's cleaber. But dat did not seem to sreab 'er. Look away, look away, look away, Dixie Land. Old missus acted the foolish part. And died for the man that broke her heart. Look away, look away, look away, Dixie Land. Den I wish I was in Dixie, Hooray ! Hooray ! In Dixie Land I'll take my stand, To lib and die in Dixie; Away, awa}', away down South in Dixie; Away, away, away down South in Dixie. Now heres a health to the next old missus. And all the gals that want to kiss us; Look away, look away, look away, Dixie Land. But if you want to drive away sorrow. Come and hear dis nig tomorrow, Look away, look away, look away, Dixie Land. Den I wi>h I was in Dixie, Hooray ! Hooray ! In Dixie Land I'll take my stand, To lib and die in Dixie; Away, away, away down South in Dixie ; Away, away, away down South in Dixie. Dar's buckwheat cakes and ingen batter — Makes you fat or a little fatter — Look away, look away, look away, Dixie Land. Den hoe it down and scratch your grabble, To Dixie's Land I'm bound to trabble. Look away, look away, look away, Dixie Land. Den I wish I was in Dixie, Hooray ! Hooray ! In Dixie Land I'll take my stand. To lib and die in Dixie. Away, away, away down South in Dixie; Away, away, away down South in Dixie. MEMORIES HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE. FROM WINTER QUARTERS TO APPOMATTOX, AND FROM APPOMATTOX TO GALVESTON. BY CAPT. W. T. IIILL^ CO. D, FIFTH TEXAS. The Texas Brigade held position north of the James River from early in the fall until break- ing up of camp in the spring. The brigade saw much service in the fall, watching the enemy, doing much fighting and supporting General Gary's Cavalry, winning the sobriquet of being "General Gary's Foot Cavalry." The brigade had rather a pleasant winter camp, with very little war exciteiiient. The Confer'^tTRtr- (Juvrn ment offered $1,500 for every horse the scouts would capture. This offer gave great sport to the soldiers, as tliey captured many of the en- emy's pickets, mostly bounty Germans. One night the scouts alarmed the whole of the en- emy's army north of the James River. The beating of the "long roll'' could be distinctly heard. The scouts became so fond of the sport that when volunteers were called for they would grab up their clothing, guns, etc., and run out and dress themselves on the color line, and ' vowd and push one anot'ier. savin?: '"' "■'>t hpr(> first." A certain number was called for from each regiment, when four times the number re- sponded. The writer, who was commanding I lie Fifth, thought tlie scouts of the Fifth would 182 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE have a battle royal on the color line one night as to who got there first. On Saturday night, April 2, 1865, the brigade had orders to be in readine>s to march at day- light. The march was begun in the morning for Richmond, destined for Petersburg, where the brigade arrived on the cars just about noon. The brigade at that time was composed of the Third Arkansas, Colonel E. C. Taylor com- manding; First Texas, Colonel F. S. Bass com- manding; Fourth Texas, Lieutenant Colonel Winkler commanding ; the Fifth Texas, Captain W. T. Hill commanding; Colonel E. M. Powell, commander of brigade, ^^^len the brigade ar- rived at Petersburg we could see long lines of the enemy within our lines marching westward. The Texas Brigade was stationed at the cross- ings on the Appomattox Eiver to prevent the enemy from passing to north side of said stream. As the enemy did not make their appearance, the brigade had little to do. About 11 o'clock that night the brigade commenced the march westward, bringing up the rear of Lee's army. Fires lighted up the heavens everywhere, as everything was burned that would be of service to the enemy. Xear where the Fifth Texas was stationed on the Appomattox a house stored with bacon was burned ; as we were hungry we felt it a hardship not to be allowed to use it. All knew that General Lee was defeated and was re- treating westward along the railroad that led from Petersburg to LjTichburg. The Texas Brigade tramped all night and all the next day without any assault from the enemy. The army was without food, but was informed that ra- tions awaited them at Amelia Court House. When Lee's army arrived at Amelia Court House on the morning of the 4th no rations had arrived. The brigade had a little meal issued to it without salt, which was mostly boiled in tin cups, making a sort of gruel, which diseased the bowels of the soldiers. General Lee held his army at Amelia Court House for one day, hoping that his rations would arrive. This loss of time allowed Sheri- dan with his cavalry to cut Lee off from Dan- ville, his objective point. Being baffled in his attempt to meet General Johnston in the South by way of Davitte, he was forced to change his route to L}Tichburg. The enemy's cavalry- as- saulted our wagon train a number of times, do- ing much damage, until driven off by some in- fantry. The enemy's infantry caught up with the Texas Brigade on evening of the 5th, which was the rear of the rear guard, after leaving Rice's station, where the brigade skirmishers had a hot £ght with the enemy. The fighting line had to be heavily reinforced to drive the enemy back. In this fight the noted cock-fighter of the brig- ade was killed, Boykin of Company C. Fiftli Texas. He carried a rooster on his shoulder on the march and would sometimes capture an- other rooster by pitting his against another near the marching line and would pick both of them up when contest got hot. The little fight above mentioned ended at night, by which time all of Lee's army had crossed the Appomattox, ex- cept the Texas Brigade. A large body of men were seen on the top of a hill nearby by twilight and who they were was only ascertained by hastily sending a courier to the commander. The brigade was informed that they were sev- eral thousand prisoners that Lee's army had captured around Petersburg and during the bat- tles on the retreat. After learning the critical state of affairs the commander soon hurried them forward out of danger of being retaken. The brigade then crossed over the river and bivouacked on the first hills near the river. The next morning, the 6th of April, the brigade waa marched up the river to the high railroad bridge to hold the enemy in check until the bridge could be effectually destrored. At noon a courier dashed in and informed Colonel Pow- elll, the brigade commander, to retreat with all haste, as the Texas Brigade was cut off. The brigade was led by a blind route west near the railroad, passing through Colonel Hillary Rich- ardson's front yard, knocking down some of his pretty fence, thereby eluding the enemy. Here the writer requested a citizen to ride into Farmville, some half mile distant, and request his brother. Dr. Wood, to buy all the bread in town for him, as his regiment was hungry and without food. As the regiment marched to Dr. Wood's store, he informed the writer that there was not a loaf of bread in town. The brigade crossed the river on the wagon bridge to the north of the river and town of Farmville and ascended the high hills in Cumberland County. As the brigade was crossing the bridge the en- emv was seen hurriedly placing in position a battery of six guns in front of Colonel Rich- ardson's residence, the point the brigade had just left. As the brigade passed up the slope of the high hill it was seen that Lee had about fifty guns bearing on that battery. This solved the mystery why the brigade was not fired on. Rations were issued (a little bacon and corn- meal) and the march was continued before any cooking could be done. On looking to the east hea\T columns of the enemy's infantry could be seen marching di- rectly on Lee's army and his right flank. Lee's army marched as rapidly as possible to avoid a ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 183 battle. After a march of two miles a brigade of the enemy's cavalry, commanded by General Gregg, made an assoult on a Georgia brigade of infantry in Fields' division, the Texas Brig- ade being one of the brigades of said division, and were terribly punished, Gregg being made prisoner. This little cavalry fight halted the division until two hours after night. The po- sition held by the Texas Brigade was on a high hill in an open field and everything could be plainly seen, as the sky beyond presented a sort of a mirror. The men had to dig little holes in the ground, build a fire in it of little twigs and cook more gruel of cornmeal. Each soldier had to crawl around like a lizard, as he did not dare raise his head. The enemy's sharpshooters were in the dark at the foot of the hill, hidden behind trees, and suffered very little by the brigade fire. Here Colonel Masterson of General Fields' staff was shot off his hor-;e. About two hours after dark the brigade continued the march. From this point until Appomattox was reached there was nothing seen but the aban- donment of Lee's cannon, wagons, ambulances, dead horses and horses lying in the mud, too by the starved condition of the teams. The Texas Brigade continued the m.'jrch as rear guard until the night of the 8th of April, bivouacking two mile? east of Appomattox. On the morning of the 9th the Texas Brigade marched within one mile of Appomattox, when it faced east, then north, then south, to meet the enemy. No enemy came in sight. The Texas Brigade then formed in a semi-circle across the road and began to build breastworks of whatsoever material was at hand. The Fifth appropriated a rail fence. As General Gordon had battle with the enemy on the evening of the 7th, driving him from his line of march, the army continued the retreat on the morning of the 8th. On the evening of the 8th the enemy again made their appearance in Gordon's front. Gor- don failed to disperse the enemy that night and the firing commenced at daylight the next morning on the 9th. Then we knew that Lee's line of retreat was blocked. Suddenly everything came to a death- like stillness. That evening (the 9th) the teams- ters came from the front and reported that General Lee had surrendered. The brigade gave the lie to the report and for awhile the teams- ters were in jeopardy. The protocol of the sur- render was written and signed by Generals Grant and Lee on the 10th, when on the same day General Lee issued his address to his army and bid it an affectionate farewell, and passed out of his lines near the Texas Brigade for Richmond. The morale of the Texas Brigade never weakened, but the men were as game as fighting cocks to the finish. After General Lee's address was received the Fifth was thrown into great confusion, the men saying General Grant should not have their guns, when they began to bend their gun bar- rels in a forked red oak. As soon as the writer saw the work of destruction going on he in- formed the men that General Grant would not grant a parole to any soldier who did not pre- sent his gun in good condition. They said : "If that be the case we will straighten them back." Each one of them made a sublime failure on the '"straighten them back" proposition. As there was no inspector of arms at the stacking of arms, all got their parole. The enemy after the surrender came within our lines like a swarm of gnats and traded their hardtack for our green beef without salt. The enemy said they were truly glad that General Lee had surrendered, a.s they were tired of this war and that they dread- ed the aim of Lee's men. Paroles were issued and arms stacked by noon on April 12. The Confederates marched in front "f a line of battle of the enemy, some ten paces distant from the stack, and leaned their guns against those already stacked. The color bearer did likewise with the colors. It was a sad, sad day for General Lee's army. Tlie brigade then marched to their old biv- ouac. Here the writer will let the brigade rest until the surrender of General Lee's sword is noticed. A Senator in his address to the Texas Brig- ade at Navasota last June eulogized General Grant for returning General Lee's sword to him after he (Lee) had surrendered it to General Grant. Some of the brigade said our Southern orators ought to inform themselves on that flag incident before they again make any such as- sertion. The writer promised to find what his- tory there was that related to the sword inci- dent, and found the point well taken, that Gen- eral Lee did not surrender his sword to General Grant. In "Jones Reminiscences of General Lee," page 303, I find the following: "While in company with several gentlemen the follow- ing conversation took place : 'General Grant re- turned you your sword, did he not. General?' The old hero, straightening himself up, replied in most emphatic tone : 'Xo, sir, he did not. He had no opportunity of doing so. I was deter- mined that the side arms of officers should be exempt by the terms of surrender, and, of course, I did not offer mine. All that was said about swords was that General Grant apologized to me for not wearing his sword, saying that it 184 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE had gone off in his baggage, and he had been unable to get it in time." '" In "Southern Historical Papers," volume 9. pages 139 and 140, I find the following, viz. : -General IT. S. Grant, New York. '•Buffalo Lythia Springs, Va., March 11, 1881. — Sir: In a friendly discussion between several gentlemen of Northern and Southern proclivities as to the 'truth of historv. n ■<■' -- tion arose whether Lee at the surrender actually tendered and you received his sword. It was mutually agreed that you should be written to for a decision. There is no idle curiosity or de- sire for notoriety in regard to this request, and a reply from you would be highly appreciated. Very "respectfully, T D.. Jeffress." General Grant reidied as follows on the bot- tom of the same sheet of paper : "General Badeau's book, now in the hands of the printer, will give t!'e exact truth of the mat ter referred to in this letter. There was no de- mand made for General Lee's sword and no ten- Very respectfully, T. D. Jeffress." The writer will now return to the Texas Brigade bivouacked in its old four days' camp. The official record shows the following men sur- rendered at Appomattox: First Texas, 13:3, Colonel F. S. Bass commanding; Fourth Texas. 145, Lieutenant Colonel C. M. Winkler com- manding; Fifth Texas, 149, Captain W. T. Hill, commanding; Third Arkansas, 130. Ca' - tain A. C. Jones commanding, making 557 of- ficers and privates of the entire brigade (four regiments) who surrendered at Appomattox. The three Texas regiments surrendered 427 of- ficers and privates. Estimating the entire en- listment of the tlirce Texas rcimients at 4.ni''i officers and privates, it will be seen that there were 3,573, who were not present at the surrender. Some of this number were dishon- orably absent, many dead, many sick and dis- abled. The best manner of getting back to Texas was fully disscussed by the Texas regi- ments. Some took steamer at Yorktowii.^ some remained in Virginia, some stopped with rla- tives in the Southern States, but the great m >- jority of them decided to march in one com- mand to Danville, thence to Atlanta, Montgom- ery by rail and to Mobile, New Orleans and Gal- veston by steamer. The Texans bid farewell to the Third Arkansas, which was as brave and noble a regiment as was ever mustered into the Confederate service. The Third Arkans,-is went home by way of Chattanooga and Mem- phis. Soon after noon on the 12th of April the Texns !"ri"ail(' m:irched from '"ibe r"'n.'' n~- ■■u- soldiers called the camp, for General Grant had built a pen around General Lee's army with his soldiers, some ten miles in direction of Dan- ville. The next day about noon the Texans stopped at a water mill that was grinding corn- meal. The owner gave us all the meal we wanted and enough to last two days. The brig- ade camped there the balance of the day, spend- ing the time in cooking and eating. That night was the last that the brigade bivouacked to- gether. The weak and sore-footed would start several hours before day and took every wrong i-oad on the march to Danville. The brigade came into Danville only in little squads for several days. As the railroads from Danville to ]\Iontgomery were generally torn up by the enemy, the Texans had to foot it nearly 300 miles to reach Montgomery. The Texans of Lee's army met the Texans i)f Johnston's army at Greensborough, N. C. There they met Major George, Hood's Quarter- master. He had his same Durham cow that had followed his wagon train fn. The resolutions read : "Resolved, That it is the sense of Camp No. 1, United Confederate Veterans, that the use of high military titles of rank as now exist in the United Confederate Veterans, is unnecessary, and that those of commander-in-chief, depart- ment commander. State commander and camp commander are sufficient. "Resolved, That no officer in the United Con- federate Veterans be designated by a higher title than that borne by him during the period of the war during 1861-1865 in the Confederate army. "Resolved, That Camp No. 1 of the United Confederate Veterans does suggest that the convention of the State camps of the United Confederate Veterans to be held in Baton Rouge take action in regard to the abolishment of all these needless titles of rank in the organ- ization. New Orleans Camii followed above camps with like resolutions and demanded that all titles among U. C. V. be abolished. Owing to confusion caused by unmatched ti- tles a veteran who ranks as "Colonel U. C. V." protests against the use of titles in the U. C. V. organization. He says : "Some time ago I called your attention to the great injustice that is being done to the general and field officers of the Confederate army by the titles now being given to all ranks in the U. C. V. I know that the general officers feel it deeply, and it is more confusing to history and to the younger gene'-a- tions as thev hear men called 'General' or 'Colonel' when they really had no such titles in the war. I think we owe it to those gallant of- ficers who won their rank in battle to do away with the titles and call the officers of the U. C. V. Commander. Adjutant, and such titles as show their positions. A resolution was in'ro- duced at a reunion some years ago by Governor Johnston, of Alabama, to change these titles. Every livins; General and Colonel feels this in- justice to them, and these titles should be abol- ished. .\s I am on staff with the rank of 204 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE Colonel, you can see that I am unselfish as well as patriotic in what I have written." Whether this writer ever served in the Con- federate army as a real soldier or not, I do not know. To the contrary of above, a man who never bore a gun or served in the Confederate army, takes umbrage at action of camps to abolish titles, because he was a "Colonel" on staffs of both General Gordon and General Lee and is now a Colonel on staff of General Evans and wears a flashy uniform at all U. C. V. reun- ions. He writes in regard to action of New Orleans Camp, wherein he says: '^t takes money to keep up the V. C. Vs., and we officers furnish it. A Lieutenant General pays $20 per year for the honor of holding the position to which he is elected by his comrades. There are about five of these. Major Generals pay $10 per year. There are about fifteen of these. "Brigadier Generals pay $8, and there are about 150 of these. Colonels and Lieutenant Colonels pay $5 each. There are about 600 of these. Majors and Captains pay $2.50 each and there are about 1,000 of these. Thus we see that the income to the organization from the Generals and their staff amounts to about $5,000, which will discontinue should there be no officers, and the action of this cranky New Orleans Camp materializes. The idea is im- practicable on account of the monetary consid- eration. It requires money to run everything, for the wind of this camp can not keep anythiu'j in good condition. The organization can not exist without the income from officers, and the moment you eliminate rank good-bye to the United Confederate Veterans as an organiza- tion." Wliat a blush of shame, such a sta'^ement as this Colonel on staff of three U. C. V. Lieuten- ant Generals makes, ought to cause to mantle the cheek of every true Confederate soldier; 1,776 Generals, Colonels, etc., commissioned even- year, and bound to be done else organiza- tion would go to pieces. If this be true, better let it go at once, rather than keep it up to the disgrace of the chivalry of every true Confeder- ate soldier. GOVERNOR J. W. THROCKMORTON. His Talk to the \'eterans of Hood's Old Brigade— A Patriotic Address From a Patriotic Texas Statesman— Bright Memories of the Past Eloquently Embalmed for the Southrons of the Future— No Grander Speech Was Ever Made by Mortal Man. Mr. President^ Soldiers of Hood's Brigade^ and Gentlemen: It might more nearly meet your expectations, and be more in accordance with my own inclina- tions, to present you with a eulogy upon the brave men in whose honor we meet today, and paint a picture of the deeds of chivalry and heroism of the dead and living, but it has oc- curred to me that a plain recital of the great events connected with their history during the Civil War would be less subject to criticism and misrepresentation and more in harmony with the objects and purposes for which the survivors associate themselves together. In speaking of Hood's Brigade and recount- ing the distinguished service it rendered the lost cause, it is impossible to do so without re- ferring largely to the grand achievements of the Army of Northern Virginia imder the match- less leader who directed its operations. To do this as it should be done requires labor that cannot be compassed in an address fit for an occasion like the present, and it will not be attempted except in the briefest manner possi- lile. With propriety, however, allusion may be made to the great odds with which that army and its great commander liad to contend, and to the difficulties they had to encounter. On the one hand, General Lee represented a newly formed government, strong only in the de- votion and enthusiasm of the people who es- poused its cause, a government hastily arranged, without a treasury, unrecognized by anv foreism powers; with a border line of defense several thousand miles in extent, adjoining hostile States, unprovided with arms and ammunition, and no factories in operation to supply them ; with an ocean line equally as long, and impor- tant commercial cities and ports exposed to at- tack without a ship to defend them; with few manufactories to supply the wants of the peo- ple, or the necessities imposed by war, with the elements of a dangerous and servile insurrec- tion in the heart of the country to be defended. Opposed by a powerful government, long es- tablished and recognized by all great powers, with a regular army, amply provided with all the appliances of war, with factories in abun- ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 205 dance to supply all its needs, with a great com- merce, and a navy to keep open its ports, with a fighting- population twice trreater in number than that possessed by its opponent, and the hireling soldier to recruit from. The odds were great, and the task assumed by the South an herculean one. Wlien McClel- lan advanced upon Eichmond he had an army of carefully trained soldiers, abundantly sup- plied, of 115,000, an auxiliary army in the valley of 30,000 and the Potomac reserve of 40,000, with gunboats and ships to aid and bring supplies. To oppose these forn)i(l;i!)le forces and grand preparations General Johnston had but 53,000 men under his immediate com- mand, 16,000 with Jackson and 18,000 with Huger around Yorktown. After Fair Oaks and Seven Pines, when Lee took command, with Jackson and Huger's forces, he had 81,000 men. McClellan was con- fronting him with over 100,000, and McDowell and Banks and Shields 80,000 to menace Lee's flanks and to assist. Yet Lee drove him from his entrenchments to the protection of his gun- boats on the Jame.^, inflicting upon him great loss of men and scpplies. Pope was placed in command of the Federal army and boasted t. his government that bi' could march straight to New Orleans. But Lee, with an audacity and skill almost unex- ampled in war, and entirely unexpected by his opponents, notwithstanding the great amies op- posed to him, suddenly assumed the offensive and sent that great soldier Jackson to confront Pope. Jackson gave the vain boaster a sound beating at Cedar Mountain and inflicted on him serious loss. Being reinforced by a part of McClellan's army, and hourly expecting formid- able cupport, he still boasted of his prowess. Lee rapidly advanced to Jackson's assistance, when Pope was again defeated on the old battle ground of Manassas, and had to flee, after great loss in men and material, to the works in front of Washington. When General Lee fought the second battle of Manassas he had but 60,000 men and was threatened with the armies of McClellan, Pope and Burnside, 150,000 strong. His conception and execution of this brief cam- paign filled the enemy with dismay. It has been the wonder and admiration of military men and critics, and raised the enthusiasm of his own soldiers to the highest pitch. He was not deterred by the immense odds. His re- liance upon bis own skill and the indomitable bravery of his soldiers induced him to believe that victory was assured. This second battle of Manassas was a sanguinary field. We are told that the battle field was one of dreadful carnage. Pope left upon the field 15,000 killed, woimded and prisoners, with a loss of 25,000 stands of small arms, twenty- three pieces of artillery, besides a large amount of valuable stores. Our own loss wa^ severe being 7,000 or 8,000. This brief campaign, so ably planned and carried out, stamped General Lee as one of the great captains of the age. Pope and his army were defeated and demoralized, and we hear no more of him during the war. Eich- mond was relieved and Washington threatened. From the 1st of June to the 31st of August Lee bad inflicted a loss on McClellan of 10,000, and 15,000 on Pope, besides millions of dollars in supplies and materials of war. With an army of only 45,000 men General Lee commenced his advance into Maryland. His men were ragged and ill provided, and worn from continued fighting and marching, but their courage and spirits were never better. Har- per's Ferry with 13,.J00 men, sevenitv- three pieces of artillery, 13,000 stands of arms, 200 wagons and large quantities of military stores were captured. By an act of carelessness on the part of some officer General Lee's orders direct- ing the march of his troops fell into the hands of McClellan, which completely modified the plans of the campaign, and precipitated the battles of South Mountain and Sharpsburg. McClellan had at Sharprburg 90,000 soldiers, Lees army, all told, amounted to only 40,000 men, and of them A. P. Hill's corps only reached the field in time to render important service late in the evening of the last day's fighting. McClellan, awaiting the arrival of 15,000 fresh troops, did not renew the attack and General Lee withdrew across the Potomac. General James H. Wilson, a Northern authority, says BIcClellan's army consisted of 85,000 men, and Lee's 65,000— in reality 25,000 more than ho had. This writer claims that the advantage of the first day's fighting was with the Federals ; but he admits that on the 17th Hooker's and Mansfield's corps, supported by Sumner's were all defeated and driven back by Jackson and Lee's left, and that Burnside on the right was also driven back and defeated. He says on the 18th McClellan stood on the defensive, awaiting the arrival of two strong divisions under Humphreys and Couch. This author places the Federal loss in killed, wounded and missing at 13,469 and Lee's loss at 9,000. In December following with 60,000 men and 250 guns Lee defeated Burnside at Fredricks- burg with an army of 100,000 men and 300 guns. Of this battle a Northern writer says Burnside had 100,000 men and Lee 80,000— in truth he had but 60,000. The same writer says the Federal loss in killed, wounded and 206 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE missing was 12,250, twice that of tlie Confed- erates. Next followed Chancellorsville, where Hooker had largely over 90,000 men and 400 guns, and Lee, fighting without Longstreet's corps, had less than 50,000. Jackson's great flank movement enabled Lee to defeat Hooker with a loss of 17,000 lulled, wounded and prisoners, with thirteen pieces of artillery. 19,500 stands of small arms, seventeen colors and a large amoimt of ammunition. Our ovm loss was 9,000, but the victory was dearly pur- chased, Lee's great right arm, General Jackson, fell on the field, his skill and valor gone. At Gettysburg Meade had 80,000 men and the advantage of position, with 10,000 men at Har- per's Ferry. Lee liad but 65,000. In this, the hardest contested battle of the war, the Federal loss by their own showing was 23,190 in killed, wounded and missing; our loss was less than 20,000. Federal writers claim that Lee had between 70,000 and 80,000 men and lost 36,000, . bat in cither respect this is very far from the truth. On this bloody field the Federals lost Generals Keynolds killed, and Hancock and Gib- bon wounded, and we lost Garnett, Armsted. Berksdale and Pender, and Hood, Heath and Kempe woiinded. Next came the Wildernecs. Grant directed 140,000 men. On the 5th day of May Grant had 112,000; Lee, after Longstreet reached him, had 64,000. The Wilderness was immediately succeeded by Spottsylvania. Northern author- ties say Grant's loss from the 5th to the 31st of May, was 41,398, and our loss is placed by the same wTiter at 20,000. At Cold Harber Grant had 100,000 men, and Lee but 45,000. Grant's loss was 13,000 dead and wounded, and Lee's 1,000. Some Federal writers place Grant's forces at Cold Harbor as high as 115,000. In this short campaign of a month Lee inflicted a loss upon his adversary nearly equal in numbers to his entire army. The seige of Petersburg continued from June until the followng ^laroh. For ten mouths Lee resisted Grant with 35,000 soldiers when Grant's numbers were four times greater. His lines of defense for the i>rotcction of Richmond and Petersburg were over thiitv-five miles in length, with less than 1,000 men to the mile. But the fatal hour had come. Human skill and endur- ance could no longer resist the overwhelming numbers and appliances brought to l)ear against his weakened lines. History records no more masterly, skillful and courageous defense than that of TjCc and his army around these beleag- uered cities. The world has passed judgment upon the Army of Northern Virginia and its great leader. Their victories and t)nttles. their courage and endurance stand foremost in the achievements of military annals. Among the bravest of the brave in this re- nowned army was Hood's Brigade. Early in the war its first regiment was organized, drilled and disciplined by Hood. The brigade itself was thoroughly prepared for its brilliant career by this gifted and fearless hero. It began its career under Johnston at Eltham's Landing, and I believe was with Ijce in every battle he fought except that of Chancellorsville. At the very beginning the brigade gave high promise of the glorious career that marked its behavior on every field where it was engaged until the end. Major General G. W. Smith, who commanded the division of which the brigade was a part, says in his report: "The brunt of the contest was borne by the Texans, and to them is due the largest share of the honors of the day at El- tham." This was great praise, where as the same officer says, "all the troops engaged show- ed the finest spirit, were under perfect control and behaved admirably," Nor should it be forgotten that on that day John Deel, a Texan, by his coolness and pres- ence of mind saved the life of General Hood by shooting down a Federal soldier that had his gun leveled at short range. After Seven Pines, where Johnston was wounded and Lee took command, came Mechan- icsville and Gaines' Mill. On this last field the Ijrigade won laurels that never faded. While charging the enemy's breastworks with bayo- nets, and while the concentrated fire of batteries from the front and flank were pouring into the Fourth Texas, the lamented Colonel jMarshall fell. The breastworks were carried with fixed bayonets by the Fourth Texas and the Eigh- teenth Georgia and the First and Fifth Texas and Hampton's Legion swept forward from right to left into the very heart of the enemy. The trophies of the brigade were fourteen pieces of artillery and the capture of a Federal regi- ment. General Jackson in his report of this magnificent charge says : "In this charge in which upwards of one thousand men fell killed and wounded before the fire of the enemy, and in which fourteen pieces of artillery and nearly a regiment were captured, the Fourth Texas, under the lead of General Hood, was the first to pierce these strongholds and seize the guns." The next day while surveying the field, Jackson exclaimed : "The men who carried this posi- tion were soldiers indeed." Major Warwick fell mortallv wounded while urging his men for- ward in the charge. General Hood says: "One half of the Fourth Texas lay dead or wounded along a distance of one mile." At White Oak Swamp, Frazier's Farm and ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 207 Aialven Hill the brigade acted with its usual loolness and gallantry. It may be noticed here that had General Whiting allowed the request of Hood and Hampton to assail the enemy's flank better success would doubtless have been attain- ed on that day by our arms. At Second Manassas the brigade won new laurels, and pushed on in its attacks with such ardor that Longstreet had to admonish Hood that the other troojDs could not keep up with it. Hood was in command of a division and Col- onel Kobertson commanded the brigade. Rob- ertson was wounded, and Adjutant General Sel- lers led it afterwards. The gallant Lieutenant Colonel Upton, of the Fifth Texas, after ren- dering the most conspicuous service, was killed in this battle. It was during this hotly con- tested field, after Robertson was wounded and Upton killed, that the Fifth Texas "slipped the liridle and broke loose from the brigade," and Hood says "when night approached and the bat- tle was over I found it far to the front in the vicinity of Sudley's Ford." The trophies of Hood's two brigades were five guns and fourteen stands of colors, and a large amoimt of material of war. It was during these operations when the Texans were encamped and asleep that a rolling barrel, and "the old gray mare came tearing out of the wilderness," caused momen- tarily quite a laughable panic. On the march to Antietam, Hood says : "My troops were sorely in need of shoes, clothing and food. We had no meat issued to us for several days, and little or no bread; the men were forced to subsist jirincipally on green com and green apples, nevertheless they were in high spirits and defiant." Under such circumstances of fatigue, hunger and toil on September 14 the bayonet was again used and the Federals driven from a strong ])Osition. After extreme suffering for the want of food, after the engagement of the 14th, at night. Hood asked that his troops be relieved until they could procure food, but whilst they were preparing it, and before it was eaten, an urgent call required their presence at the front. At this time. Hood says, "Notwithstanding the overwhelming odds of over ten to one against us, with Colonel Wofford in command of the Texas Brigade we drove the enemy from the wood and cornfielcl back upon his reserves and forced him to abandon his guns on our left The most deadly combat raged till our last, round of ammunition was exhausted. The First Texas regiment had lost in the cornfield fully two-thirds of its number, and whole ranks of brave iiien, whose deeds were imreeorded save in the hearts of loved ones at home, were mowed down in heaps on the right and left." He says again, "Here I witnessed the most terrible clash of arms by far that had occurred during the war. The two little giant brigades of my com- mand wrestled with the mighty force, and al- though they lost hundreds of their officers and men, they drove them from their position and forced them to abandon their guns on our left." The brilliant achievements of Hood and his two shattered brigades during these encounters at South Mountain and Antietam made him a Jlajor General and added new laurels to the heroes who secured him his promotion. Fred- ericksburg, so far as Hood's Brigade was con- cerned, was simply a repetition of the past ex- cept that it was not called upon to perform the same prodigies of valor as at Cold Harbor, the Second Manassas or Antietam. On this bloody field fell that grand soldier. General Gregg, commander of the brigade. In connection wTfh this great battle it is worthy of mention that in a conversation with Hood, Stonewall Jackson told him he did not expect to live through the war and did not care to survive it. After Fredericksburg, in the spring, the bri- gade went with Longstreet to Petersburg and toward Suffolk. It was during this time that Captain Turner of the Fifth Texas, was killed in an engagements with gunboats. Before Long- street could reach Lee from this expedition Chancellorsville had been fought and won. Next was the campaign into Marvland and Pennsylvania, and the hard fought field of Get- tysburg. Hood was wounded and borne from the field. He says "Xever did a grander, more he- roic division enter into battle; nor did ever troops fight more desperately to overcome the unsurmountable difficulties against which they had to contend, as Law, Benning, Anderson and Robertson nobly led their brave men to this un- successful assault." He says the loss was very heavy. The brigade was next sent with Long- street to Georgia, and when General Hood found his division there, on the eve of Chicamauga, he says they were destitute of al- most everything — not a wagon, or even an am- bulance, with scarcely anything except their spirit, pride and forty rounds of ammunition to the man. As usual the brigade at Chicamauga with other troops, drove the enemy from their breast- works, and acquired additional glory, while its old leader was again severely wounded. Hood's distinguished service at Chicamauga made him a lieutenant general. It returned with Longstreet to the Army of Northern Vir- ginia and participated in the battles of the Wil- derness and Spottsylvania, and Cold Harbor and the seige of Petersburg. At the Wilderness in one of the most critical moments of the bat- 208 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE tie. General Lee placed himself at the head of the Texans and was going to lead them into the very jaws of death, when a sergeant seized his horse and forced him to go back, saying, "Go back. General Lee, we won't go imless you go back." General Long saj's: "The Texans went forward and did well their duty. They were eight hundred strong and lost half their number in killed and wounded on that bloodv day." Then followed the fighting at Spottsylvania, where the brigade contributed its share to the victories won there. It has been said, "Of all the struggles of the war this was, perhaps, the fiercest and most deadly. Frequently through- out the conflict so close was the fight that rival standards were planted on opposite sides of the breastworks." One Xorthern writer says: "The ground was literally covered with piles of dead, and the woods in front of the salient were one hideous Golgotha." At the second battle of Cold Harbor the same bloody scenes were enacted, in which the bri- gade performed its full duty. General Long says : "Attack after attack was made and men fell in myriads before the murderous fire of the Confederate lines. In the brief space of one hour the bloody battle of June 3 was over and 13,000 dead and wounded Federals lay in front of the lines, behind which little more than 1,000 of the Confederate force had fallen. After Cold Harbor came the ten month's seige and almost daily fighting in the entrenchments and in the open fields around Richmond and Peters- burg, and then the end at Appomattox. It would be but a sad privilege to rehearse the bravery exhibited, the toils endured and losses sustained by the brigade during this eventful period. There, as everjTvhere, these heroes of Texas performed the full measure of their duty. The words of no living tongue can add to the deathless fame already accorded to them by their countrymen. When impartial history presents the achievements of the armies of the lost cause they will stand out among the grand- est and foremost of human actions, and among the lists of soldiers of these great armies Hood's Texas brigade will occupy a page that will be the' glory and admiration of all coming ages. Although the present occasion is in honor of Hood's Brigade, and to commemorate the achievements of its heroes and to bring together the veteran survivors of that famous legion, yet there are other veterans here who are welcome guests, those who wore the blue as well as the gray, and we rejoice to know that there are present veterans of tlie war of Independence of the Republic of Texas, and also of the Mexican war. It is fit and proper that the soldiers of all our wars should meet, and mingling together com- memorate the deeds of their comrades in arms. We are American citizens ; we are descendants of the heroes and statesmen who won our in- dependence and established a government dedi- cated to human libert}'. We all share alike in the fame won at Bunker Hill and Yorktown, at Lundj-'s Lane and Xew Orleans, at the Alamo and San Jacinto, at Beuna Vista and Chapulta- pec; and we are as justly proud of the reno\vn won by the heroes who fought at Shiloh, Man- asses, at the Wilderness and Gettysburg, regard- less of the banner under which they fought. The soldiers of the Civil War who wore the blue fought for the supremacy of the Union. Those who wore the gray fought for their fire- sides and for the principles dear to the Ameri- can heart — implanted there by the father of the republic. Lee and Grant, their generals and soldiers, will occupy as brilliant a page in the military annals of the world as any whose deeds are re- corded there. Their splendid achievements be- long to the history of our common country, and are not surpassed, if equaled, by those of any people, ancient or modern, and are the heritage of a common people whether won under the stars and stripes or the stars and bars. As has been said upon another occasion, the memories that cluster around the deeds of the soldiers of tlie civil war, the living as weU as the dead, should teach us that we are one people — that we cannot and should not be divided. When Mirabeau was dying he asked to be garlanded with flowers and cheered with the strains of sweet music. He expressed no thought for his unhappy country then verging on the shores of revolution. When Warren and Montgomery fell it was for the liberty of their country the sacrifice was made. When Sydney Johnston, Stonewall Jackson and Gregg and Sedgewick, McPherson and Eeraolds died it was for their country and for what they thought was the right. When the sun went down on Thermopylae and the Alamo the sublimest devotion to country had been en- acted that earth has ever witnessed. Pickett's charge and Hood's attack at Gettysburg stand out among the very foremost of the daring achievements of any age or countrj' — and grand indeed was the valor of the stem warriors who saved the Federal army from defeat on that field of death and glorj-. When the impartial historian shall write the achievements of Lee's army, chronicle the victories won and battles fought, the privations and hardships endured by his illy provided troops, always inferior in ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 209 numbers to the numerous and well appointed armies opposed to him, when these cleeds, the exalted courage, the constancy and devotion of his ragged soldiers, his own sublime bearing in defeat or victory, his unequaled fortitude and skill — are truthfully portrayed, they will be the wonder and admiration of mankind. Espe- cially will his last year's defense of Richmond, with constantly diminishing ranks, with no sources of new supplies of men, with extended lines of defence, and constantly augmented armies to contend with, stand out as a marvel unequaled in military history. Among the brightest pages of that histoiy will be recorded deeds of valor performed by the soldiers of Hood's brigade. Twenty-four years have past since the event- ful day of Appomattox when the sun went down in defeat upon the crushed and buried hopes of the Confederacy. A long list of the dead sol- diers of the South were numbered among the muster rolls of fame. The survivors, scarred, worn and weary, returned through burning cities and towns and blackened ruins to their desolated homes — mourning filled everj' house- hold — and bitter years of reconstruction were endured when we were denied the blessed privi- lege of reinterring our heroic dead with the honors and solemnities due to their memories and befitting the civilization of the age in which we live. The dark clouds of war have rolled away; the bitterness of the strife engendered by the war, and the wounds inflicted by it have been assuaged ; the gallant soldiers who faced each other in the hour of battle, as a rule, vie in the kindly offices which will efface forever the passions of that unhappy period, only remem- bering and honoring the gallantry of their op- ponents. The graves of Southern soldiers that died from wounds and disease in Northern pris- ons and hospitals are strewn with flowers by the wives and daughters of brave men who fell upon the battlefields of the South, and the graves of Northern soldiers who lie buried in the South are tenderly eared for by the fair wo- men whose homes they invaded. God grant that these heaven born virtues of charitj' and for- giveness may extend until it pervade* the hearts of every fair woman and manly breast through- out the length and breadtli of our glorious coun- try, even until there shall not he a sorehead in the South, or a scurvy partisan in the North, to mar the harmony and beauty of a united and prosperous country. The blackened ruins and desolated places of the past have given way to rebuilded cities and towns and prosperous homes, where peace and prosperity reign. If there are "till mourning hearts who cannot forget the lost ones, time has lessened the anguish, and white winged peace, and the sweet charity that can grant as well as ask forgiveness enables the burdened heart to bear its sorrows with patient resignation. At this time of renewed prosperity, and when our motives cannot possibly be misconstrued, may not a proud and gallant people set the ball in motion and prepare the way by which pro- vision shall be made for the reception of the vet- erans of the civil war? Those of them who have been fortunate do not ask for it, but there are comrades who from wounds, disease, and misfortune, need assistance. No soldier of the war of Independence or of the civil war should be allowed to drag out the remainder of his daj's in penury and want. They offered their lives and gave their blood for our glory, and that we might be a free people. This, how- ever, has won for Texans a fame as deathless as time itself, and enables us to control the des- tinies of the grandest of American States. If we permit the soldiers of Texas to linger in want and die uncared for we are unworthy of that liberty for which Travis, and Bowie, and Crockett and Fannin, and their comrades gave up life, that which San Jacinto secured to us. If there are constitutional inhibitions which prevent the state from performing its duty in this respect, a grateful and generous people will sweep them out of the way. May we not invoke the veterans of our entire country, the survivors of all our wars, and our people everywhere, in the name of the living as well as the dead — in this our day of peace and prosperity — to renew upon the altars of our country eternal devotion and loyalty to its in- stitutions, and supplicate the aid and blessings of heaven that we, and those to come after us, shall preserve our liberty, "the Union of the States, now and forever one and inseparable." Governor J. W. Throckmorton was one of the grandest statesmen and purest men this or any other country ever produced. He was the first Governor elected by the people of Texas after the war. Reconstruction in most fiendish shape was being visited upon the South. Governor Throckmorton was too pure, high and lofty in all that made a true man to suit the miserable wretches who controlled, and he was removed by military order and, with martial law and Davis police everywhere, a military governor was appointed to carry out the behests of the most damnable and corrupt regime that ever oppressed an unfortunate people. The very name of E, J. Davis should be consigned to eternal infamy, reeking with all that is repug- nant and detestable to every white man on earth. 210 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE FRANK. B. CHILTON. Extracts from the Record at Washington and that on File at Austin as to a Young Soldier. Taken from "Personnel of Texas State Gov- ernment" and "Types of Successful Jlen of Texas." At the age of fifteen young Chilton was read- ing law at Montgomery, Texas, under the able instruction of Charles Jones, Esq., a distin- guished attorney of that place ; that is, he clerk- ed in the store of V. J. Willis & Bro., at Mont- gomery, and at night and odd times read law. But it seems that fate had not destined him for the Bar, at least not Just yet. The dark clouds that had so long presaged a war bet;\veen the States, finally burst in all its fury, and the country was plunged in strife. As young as he was, one of his impulsive, ar- dent nature, and in whose veins the ])atriot"s blood was flowing — handed down through sev- eral generations of brave ancestors, could not be content to be an idle spectator; at the first bugle call to arms he responded with alacrity. A company was soon formed, and he enlisted in it under the command of Proctor P. Por- ter — an attorney-at-law — who was elected Cap- tain. The company marched to Eed Top, in Grimes county, Texas, and the men were for- mally "mustered in" to the Confederate serv- ice. May 7, 1861. Thence they went to Harris- burg and went into camp preparatory to the long march to the seat of war in Virginia. The march was full of interesting events, and scenes, and made a strong and lasting impression on the mind of this young soldier; it was a frolic to him, but many of the old soldiers recall it with a sigh ; especially that part of it which led across the "Grand Marie" of Louisiana. His company was christened "Company H," and was in the Fourth regiment of that brigade made famous by the immortal Hood, and knoflm ever after by his name. He served witii that command throughout the "Peninsula cam- paign," and to close of ^IcClellan's "On to Richmond" campaign. After General McClel- lan was driven from his stronghold there and forced by Lee's army to seek the sheltering protection of his gunboats, which lay off York- town, where he recruited his shattered and dis- heartened army, and General Lee returned to the neighborhood of Richmond, young Chilton was prostrated with a severe attack of malarial fever; his relatives, Hon. W. P. Chilton, an uncle who was at that time in Richmond a member of the Confederate Congress — and General R. H. Chilton, a kinsman, then in the War Department, and afterwards Chief of General Lee's staff, made every effort to induce him to quit the ranks and take a position in the War Department, or prefera- bly to them, to return to his home in Texas and stay with his mother; but — as we have said — the patriot's blood flowed in his veins; and as feeble and reduced as he was — nearly exhausted, in fact, from sickness — the long and weary marches through the dense and poisonotis swamps of those low lands, and the fatigues of drill and camp duty, for he was not one to shirk a single responsibility, he would not consent to leave his command. His zeal in his country's cause was unabated, not- withstanding his prostration, his attachment to liis comrades was strong; and it was only when, in consequence of repeated spells of fever that he became totally unfit for duty, that he lis- tened to the advice of his relatives. McClellan reorganized his shattered forces, and as Lee fell back to Richmond pursued him. The battle of West Point, or Eltham's Landing, was fought entirely by Hood's Texas Brigade. The battle of Seven Pines was fought in the water and the seven days battles around Rich- mond — beginning with Gaines' Mill — have no parallel in history. About this time he received news that his brother, Major Geo. W. Chilton, in the Missouri army, had been severely wounded by a shot in the head ; another brother, Horace B. Chilton, was shot through the heart at Gaines' Mill, and nearly all his regimental and company officers were killed or wounded in the same battle, including Marshall, Carter, Warwick, Key, Porter, Ryan, Lambert, Walsh and many others, the purest and truest of young Southern chivalry. Their blood was poured out as freely as water, as a libation on their country's altar. It was indeed a time of mourn- ing in Hood's Brigade ; and then it was, and only then, that this youthful soldier consented to accept a discharge from the ranks and re- turn home. The battles of Second Manassas and Sliarpsburg were both bloody battles that for- ever wrote the gallantry and bravery of the Brigade imperishably. Following discharge by Secretary of War was brought to him, September 20, 1862, by his uncle, Hon. Wm. P. Chilton, member of Con- federate Congress from Alabama, former Su- preme Judge of the state: — F. B CHILTOX. At Beginning of War. Fifteen Years Old. Taken February Second, Eighteen Hundred and Sixtj--one, the day Texas Seceeded from the Union. ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 211 Adjutant and Inspector General's Office, Richmond, Va., Sept. 15, 18G2. Special Order No. 216. (Extract.) VII. Private Frank B. Chilton, Co. H, Fourth Regiment, Hood's Texas Brigade, is hereby honorably discharged from the service of the Confederate States. By command of the Secretary of War. John Withers, Asst. Adjt. General. To Private F. B. Chilton, Through Hon. Wm. P. Chilton. This boy left Richmond, Va., on October 25, 1862, with a sorrowful heart. Once more in sun- ny Texas, surrounded by friends and kindred — amid scenes of his childhood, rested from the fatigues he had so bravely borne — he soon re- cuperated his strength and health. With their return came again the yearning desire to be up and doing; his gallant young heart could not long brook the restraint put upon him; he tired of inactivity and sighed for the scenes of camp life. It is a strange phase in human nature, that in looking back upon what were in reality scenes of privation and hardship, especially in military life, one forgets in a great measure all that is disagreeable, while the pleasurable memoirs, even be they few, come out in bold relief, and the mind loves to dwell upon them. An old soldier of thirteen campaigns and of two-score battles, told us that he loves now to recall the recurrence of blackberry time while in the army, and to remember how, while charging across a hard-fought field, he came upon a big patch of dew-berries, and although the minie balls, and shot and shell, were mak- ing unpleasant music around his ears, and com- rades were falling about him, he jumped down in a gully and "got the best bait of blackberries he ever had in his life!" Young Chilton for- got the sufferings he had endured, but remem- bered the camp fires and the merry songs and anecdotes of camp life; he sighed to be once more amongst "the boys." He immediately re- enlisted in the army, but did not rejoin his command. He remained in what was called the Trans-Mississippi Department, and served In many official capacities. While a Sergeant of Company B, Baylor's Regiment, Major's Bri- gade, Green's Division of Cavalry, he was pro- moted to a Second Lieutenancy for gallant and meritorious conduct, and the following "Spe- cial Order" was promulgated and read on dress parade — to all the troops in the aepartment: — Headquarters Green's Div. of Cavalry, Virginia Point, Tex., Feb. 20, 1864. Special Order No. 2. 1. Sergeant Frank B. Chilton, Co. B, Bay- lor's Regiment, Major's Brigade, Green's Di- vision of Cavalry, having been highly recom- mended by his company and regimental offi- cers for promotion, and having proved himself a gallant and meritorious soldier, he is hereby appointed Senior Second Lieutenant of Com- pany B, Baylor's Regiment, in accordance with General Orders No. 48, District Headquarters Texas, New Mexico and Arizona, and will be obeyed and respected as such. By order, W. P. Lane, Colonel. Commander Division Cavalry. (A true copy.) A. C. Powell, Act. Asst. Adjt. General. See : War of the Rebellion official records of the Union and Confederate Armies, series I, Vol. XXXIV, Part I, Reports, Page 616; and Gen. Clement A. Evan's "Historv of the War," Record of Te.xas Troops, Vol. XI, Page 207. At that time he was disabled by wounds, and was absent from his command on furlough, and being unfit for service in the field, was made Post Commander and Provost Marshal at Nav- asota, in accordance with the following order from District Headquarters : — Headquarters District Texas, New Mexico and Arizona, Houston, May 9, 1864. Special Order No. 130. VIII. Lieutenant F. B. Chilton, of Bay- lor's Regiment, being disabled by wounds, is assigned to duty as Commander of Post and Provost Marshal at Navasota, Texas. He will at once enter upon the duties of his office. By command of Major General J. Bankhead Magruder. (Signed) S. G. Aldrich, Official : — Acting Adjt. General. W. A. Smith, Act. Asst. General. The following order was soon afterwards pro- mulgated, which, as will be seen, added to his duties as Post Commandant and Provost Mar- shal those of Enrolling Officer oi the District : Headquarters District of Texas, New Mexico and Arizona, Houston, July 20, 1864. Special Order No. 202. Lieutenant F. B. Chilton, Company B, Bay- lor's Regiment Texas Cavalry, disabled officer, will report for duty to Major J. E. Kirby, Gen- 212 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE eral Enrolling Officer Third Congressional Dis- trict. By command of Major General Magruder. (Signed) Eobt. J. Samuel, Lieut, and Act. Asst. Adjt. General. Official : W. A. Smith, Act. Adjt. General. Lieutenant Chilton was promoted to Captain. On January 27, ISGo, by request of General J. B. Robertson, he was transferred to Keserve Corps under the following order: — Headquarters District of Texas, New Mexico and Arizona, Houston, Jan. 27, 1865. Special Order No. 27. IV. Captain F. B. Chilton, Baylor's Regi- ment, being unfit for field service by reason of wounds, is, at the request of Brig. General J. B. Robertson, commanding, assigned to the Re- serve Corns, and will report to General Rob- ertson for orders. By command of Major General J. G. Wal- ker. Thomas M. Jack, Capt. and Act. Adjt. General. To Captain F. B. Chilton. From the following order issued soon after that Capt. Chilton was assigned to duty in the Ordnance Department of the Reserve Corps: — Headquarters Reserve Corps, Texas, Brenham, Jan. 30,^1865. Special Order No. 23. XL Capt. F. B. Chilton will act as Ord- nance Officer of the Reserve Corps during the inability of Capt. Stephen F. Austin Bryan, Chief State Ordnance Officer, who is sick, and procure such supplies from the department as may be required. * * * * By command of Brigadier General Robert- son. Willis Steadman, Act. Asst. Adjt. General. To Capt. F. B. Chilton. Although unfit for service in the field, as we have said, by reason of wounds and impaired healtli, Capt. Chilton was nevertheless enabled to serve the Confederate government efficient- • ly, and at the same time his surroundings were congenial and pleasant. Here he remained till the close of the war — not many months later. Witli him were a number of old friends — friends whom the mutual hardships of actual service, the dangers and sacrifices had cement- ed in bonds of fraternal love. He and Captains D. U. Barziza and P. L Barziza were on duty at Houston, the Headquarters of the Trans- Mississippi Department, the former as Chief State Ordnance Officer, D. U. Barziza as Com- mandant of Camp Greer, and P. L Barziza as Enrolling Officer of Harris county. They were all old comrades from the Army of Northern Virginia, and members of the old Fourth Texas Regiment, Hood's Brigade, and it may be imag- ined, many reminiscenses were recalled of their campaigns in Virginia; "they shouldered their crutch and showed how fields were lost and won." Willard Richardson, the venerable edi- tor, and proprietor as well, of the Galveston News, then published at Houston, said, editor- ially, of the above trio of officers, in his paper of March 24, 1865:— "Captains F. B. Chilton, P. I. Barziza and D. U. Barziza have been placed on the retired list, and are at present on post duty at this place. They have been disabled, and retired on account of wounds. Such men deserve soft places." His gallant old Virginia commander, the venerable Gen. J. B. Robertson, of Goliad, re- cently deceased, was then in command, having been transferred from the command of the fa- mous Hood's Texas Brigade, in the field in Virginia, to which he had succeeded; and this was another link connecting Mm to the past, and reminding him of his Virginia campaigns. THE CHARGE OF HOOD'S BRIGADE. Of gallant, cool and fearless men. Midst scenes whicli history's made. There's ever one ascendant star. Like the "Charge of the Liglit Brigade." In every land, in every clime, Sometime where battles fierce were fought, Tlirough Artist's brush or Poet's pen. Someone stands out, more finely wrought. So tho' we love and honor all. Glory in each charge that was made, Tho ones that some way brightest shine — Ave those of Hood's Texas Brigade. Tiiey marched so far o'er Prairie broad ; Thro' river, swamp, o'er rugged hill ; But Just in time to save the day. See how they charged at Gaines' Mill. ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 213 Fought at "Elthams' Landing" — Seven Pines; At "Freeman's Ford" they were fighting still ; And the boys in bine, as well as gray, Remember the charge of "Malvern Hill." "Second Manassas" they fought well, Nor for sharpshooters cared a snap ; — Were up and away to join the fray, And skirmish at "Boonsboro Gap." "Sharpsburg," where bullets fell like rain; To "Fredericksburg" they had to go ; — And I have heard my father tell Of blood-stained tracks upon the snow. Wounded? aye, — cruel, deadly wounds. Yet on with the tide did they surge ; Of all the gallant fights they made None was grander than "Gettsyburg." The enemy perched on rocky craigs; Poured down their shot and shell, And yet our friends, the boys in blue. Said that the Texans gave them hell. Bullets whistled and cannons roared, And the shells kept \\\> their wild screech, But never man alive drew back 'Till the enemy were in reach. The chasm was bloody and wide ; The Blue and the Gray fell side by side ; — Brave Infantry and Cavalcade; — None braver there than "Hood's Brigade." Wlio was the spirit that inspired To deeds that were gallant and good? ('Twas a righteous, tho' bloody cause) Who, but our noble General Hood? Mounted on his charger brave, down The line he rode with sword on high. Crying "Forward ! Forward ! Forward !" They followed him to fight, to die. Ah ! had the thinned and starving hosts Only laid down their arms that day, We could not sing of another Charge — Deadliest of all the fray. Thro' Virginia's ravished lands, (Determined that tliey ne'er would yield) Acros the Tennessee's fair hills To Chicamauga's bloody field. They came ; and in the golden noon They charged, and fell, and charged again — And stained the very water red ; — Tell me, where shall we find such men? Go — look up the battle records. Call the roll— the roll of "Company A"— (Angels of Mercy, where were you On that awful pitiless day?) Yes, call the roll from end to end — Ah ! God, the women bereft — this Was the answer at bugle call — "There is only one man left !" One man left where one hundred Fared forth in the sunlight bright. Trampled, bleeding, crushed, they lay, In the sunset's glowing light. Where was such scene , or story heard On sea or on mountain, or glade As this splendid, terrible tale, "The charge of Hood's Texas Brigade?" And the moon looked down in pity. While the south winds' perfumed breath Kissed the cold lips of our dear ones, On Chicamauga's field of Death. Yet again the remnant gathered, (Tho' their General was laid low) At his command "Your duty boys. Wheresoever you may go." 'Till Appomattox's fateful day. Their arms aside were never laid ; From si.xty-one to sixty-five. Full many a time fought Hood's Brigade. Think of the charges they had made In sixty-one, and two and three; Nor sheathed a sword 'till captured or killed. Our Hood's Brigade that followed Lee. "Cold Harbor" was not very cold, — And "Spottsylvania" Court house old Saw a gaunt, hungry, ragged lot — But their brave deeds, ne'er'll be forgot. "Petersburg." around the "Trenches," "Eichmond" fair, and her defenses — All were great scenes of storm and stress. But, Oh ! the day of the "Wilderness !" Write it, sing it, let it live — Eepeat it often as you may, Never yet was scene enacted. As that upon this wonderous day. Poets' lay has fitly told how The Texan seized the rein ; Never pen nor brush can picture Such a thrilling scene again. 214 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE How the greatest of all Generals In liis own tender gallant way, Eaised his hat without lehukiiig, — Again "Hood's Texans" saved the day. Saved the day ? Yes, more than that; — Aye, more — do you not see A star-gemmed crown Eternal , For him who saved our peerless Lee? From Texas' sun-kissed prairies, To Shenandoah's Valley shade, Men stop to listen and to learn Of famous "Hood's Texas Brigade!" — Decca Lamar West, Poet-Laureate Tex. Div. U. D. C. WHAT THE RECORDS SHOW. General Nelson Miles Cannot Excuse Himself. Recurring to the shackling of President Jef- ferson Davis by General Miles, it is well enough to say that the official records abundantly settle the dispute as to who was responsible for the outrage. The order of Assistant Secretary of War Charles A. Dana to Gencal Miles, as shown by ofiicial documents, was as follows : Fort Monroe, May 22, 18fi.5.— Brevet Major General Miles is hereby authorized and directed to place manacles and fetters uiion the hands and feet of Jefferson Davis and Clement C. Clay whenever he may think it advisable in order to render their imprisonment more secure. By order of secretary of war. C. A. Dana, Assistant Secretary of War. This order left manacles and fetters clearly to the discretion of General Miles, for on the same date Mr. Dana addressed the following commu- nication to Secretary Stanton : Hon. E. j\L Stanton, Washington. Fort Monroe, May 22, 18G5, 2 p. m.— The two prisoners (Jefferson Davis and Clement C. Clay) have just been placed in their respective casements. The sentries are stationed l)oth with- in and without their doors. The bars and locks are fastened, and the regular routine of their imprisonment has begun. The arrangement for the security of the pris- oners seem to me as complete as could be de- sired. Eacli one occu]n'es the inner room of a casement. The windows are heavily barred. A sentry stands within before each of the doors leading into the outer room. These doors are to be grated, but are now secured by bars fastened on the outside. Two other sentries stand on outside of these doors. An officer is also constantly on duty in the outer room, whose duty is to see the prisoners every fifteen min- utes. The outer door of all is locked on the out- side, and the key is kept exclusively by the gen- eral officer of the guard. Two sentries are also stationed without that door. A strong line of sentries cuts off all access to the vicinity of the casement. Another line is stationed on the top of the parapet overhead, and a third line is posted across the moats on the counterscarp op- posite the place of confinement. The casement on each side and between those occupied by prisoners are used as guard rooms, and soldiers are always there. A lamp is con- stantly kept burning 'in each of the rooms. I have not given orders to have them placed in irons, as General Halleck seemed to be op- posed to it, but General Miles is instructed to have fetters ready if he thinks them necessary. C. A. Dana, Assistant Secretary of War. Note the last paragraph of the letter wherein Mr. Dana distinctly says, "I have not given orders to have them placed in irons," etc. Now, as a final disposition of the matter, note Secre- tary Stanton's order to Miles six days later : Major General Miles, Commander, etc., Fort Monroe. War Department, Washington, May 28 18G5. — Please report whether irons have or have not been placed on Jefferson Davis. K they have been, when was it done, and for what reason, and remove them. Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War. Everv essential element of controversy is re- moved by these records. General Miles, in his exuberance and eagerness to do something heroic, made a great blunder for which there •'•as not the slightest excuse ^ave his ignorance of the proprieties of the situation. He has never outlived the outrage, although he lived to become the ranking officer of the army, and he never will. It can never be claimed that either Dana or Stanton was responsible for the brutal treat- ment of President Davis in view of the official records which are here presented. After All, the Air's the Thing. "DIXIE." The reformer is abroad in the land. He looks upon everything that exists and finds it want- ing and capable of improvement, and he pro- ceeds to reform. Among many other things he has turned his attention to "Dixie" and he ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 215 wants to reform the "Marseillaise" of the South. Whereupon loud and practically unanimous protests have been voiced alike in the South- 'and and in the North. For "Dixie" has long since crossed the line and has become the com- mon property of the nation. "dixie." To millions the stirring air brings pictures of bitterly contested fields; of battle that will live in history until the last of the race wraps the drapery of his couch about him and lies down to pleasant dreams; of defeats that were as glorious as any victory; of a cause that was defended by men as intrepid as any that ever trod the earth. It carries the memory of the hearer back to the long thin line that swept up the hill at Gettysburg as if on parade, and to the gallant thousands who had lived for Dixie and who died for Dixie on that fateful day when the flower of the army of Virginia was swept down and the last hope of the South was wreck- ed in the charge at the sleepy Pennsylvania town, which that battle has made famous. It carries the memory of the hearer back to the first memorial day when the noble women of the South decked the resting places of friend and foe with the flowers of spring and watered them with their tears. And it conjures up be- fore the inner eye the glorious picture of the reunited country, of peace and happiness and prosperity, of progress undreamt of in the olden times, when "Dixie" entered the South- land. It has not been proposed to change the air, but simply the text. But even that must not be touched. From the graves of hundreds of thou- sands of our brothers who died for "Dixie" there comes a protest against the change of a single syllable. That text, puerile and ridicu- lous as it may appear, has been hallowed by the blood of a whole generation of fighting men, and it should remain as they knew it, and as they sang it around their camp fires and as they chanted it as they marched into conflict. And yet the words are of minor Importance. After all, the air's the thing. GLORIOUS SENTIMENT. THE NASHVILLE REUNION. (By Judd Mortimer Lewis.) I would like to be in Nashville fer to hear th' band a-playin', Just the oompah, oompah, oompah, of th' pre- lude, then th' blare Of th' instruments together, an' to see the lines a-swayin'. And to hear the crowds a-cheerin' ! Oh, I'm longin' to be there When th' band's a-playin' "Dixie"! an' to see bright eyes a-sliinin', An' to see lace-bordered handkerchiefs a-wavin' in th' breeze, An' ter talk of them ol' comrades sleepin' where the vines are twinin'. An' th' honeysuckle blossoms are a-noddin' in th' breeze. Oh, I'd like ter see th' collums all in gray step off together In a little slower measure than we used to know of yore, 'Ceptin' when th' band plays "Dixie" an' th' spirit slips its tether, An' old age drops down from off us an' we're like we was before — When th' magic of th' music conjures old scenes of our knowin', An' we're goin' into battle like a cheerin' gray machine ! Oh, I want to talk of comrades layin' where th' blooms are blowin'. Of th' comrades dead in battle an' th' years that stretch between ! I would like to put my shoulder 'gainst th' shoulder of a brother. One of them who marched beside me in th' tryin' days, an' dead. An' to peg-leg up throo Nashville throo th' dust an' heat an' smother With th' bands a-playin' "Dixie" an' th' ban- ners overhead Just a-risin' an' a-fallin', an' th' children run- nin' after, An' th' pretty girls a-wavin' f'm th' curb along th' street. An' th' tearful clieerful greetin's an' th' weepin' an' th' laughter — With th' glory of th' music in my heartstrings an' my feet. When I'm called to that reunion with th' com- rades over yonder, An' no sickness an' no poverty '11 keep me f'm their side, Like it does this week f'm Nashville, then I know th' guns'U thunder An' th' pearly gates of heaven be unlatched an' open wide ! When for me th' "taps" have sounded an' re- mainin' comrades lay me Where th' honeysuckle's perfume on th' evenin' breeze is blown. Oh, there's just one tune in heaven 'at I'm hopin' they will play me — I jest wanter hear ol' "Dixie" makin' music round the throne ! 216 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE A TRIBUTE to the KNIGHTS OF THE STARS and BARS. Ode to the Birth and Christening of the United Confederate Veterans, the Southern Cross of Honor and United Daughters of the Confederacy. The notes that are floating 'rouna us toclay Are freighted with memories sacred and warm; True, they speak but in echoes and live but in dreams, Yet their mission is vested with pathos and charm. They bring to us visions of our Davis and Lee, Our Jackson, Hood, Johnston, Magruder and Hill, Dick Dowling and all their comrades in gray, Whose records, with honor, our history fill. For the host "transferred" o'er the river to rest, 'Neath the shade of the trees, on a campus above ; They bid us twine garlands of thought's im- mortelles And strew their green tents with tokens of love. 'Tis all we can do— yet for the few Who bore with them the heat of the day, And are still "on the march," in life's sunset slope, Wearing, still wearing their old coats of gray. There are other duties we can fulfill, Other tributes we can and should pay In the pure coin of devotion and love. Kind deeds and sweet songs — to them we say- Knights of the Stars and Bars! Honored survivors of a cause (called) lost, attend, And let your far-famed "rebel yell" with our greeting blend. Mingle again, today, as only heroes may Who know what 'tis to do and dare! Pluck honor from an all unequal fray And mid defeat that honor still to wear. Long years have sped since you, brave men. In youth and vigor, donned the Southern ^ray, And with strong arms, true as your steels. Marched to the front in hopeful, proud array. To the hopes, the fears, the smiles, the tears, The parting sighs and prayers Which followed you as volunteers. Faithful memory, witness bears. You fought — as only patriots fight; Were vanquished — but as heroes are, You proved your prowess e'en when might Eclipsed all save your polar star. No tremor seized you even then ; Sadly, yet proudly, did you bow. Furling with bronzed hands your flag — Unsullied then— held sacred now. Can we, your women, e'er do less Than your spotless records bless? Can we forget the trying past O'er which your deathless halo cast? No ! never, never, "while grass grows" — Never "while water runs" or flows — Never 'till life's sun has set Would we, if we could, forget. To you, we know, 'twas a dark day When dawn said this, "The war is o'er — " And peace, as with a taper pale. Lighted you back to your own door. For ah ! its beams could not restore Comrades lost — or fill the sleeve That empty hung — or relume The once proud hope — 'twas yours to grieve. Thank heaven ! All this is of the past, You are left battle-scarred, is true; Yet — heirs for aye to memories Not you or we blush to review. War came as comes the hot simoon — And patriot hearts, both blue and gray. Deplored the fierce edict of Mars Bidding brothers to meet in fray. In tiiat dread hour none stood alone Filled with anxious hopes and fears; Other eyes than ours were dim With far-off watching and hot tears. Yet, 'twas one hour when sympatny Heaven sent, went out to one and all ^liose home treasures were called forth. Some to be shattered, some to fall. SOLILOQUY. Honest difference was no sin — To fight for right no shade of crime — Defeat no shame — for honor lived And proved our sacrifice sublime. ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 217 Nor was it wrong that our foes (Those by principle inspired), To rally to the stars and stripes; The flag we, too, had loved, admired. These had never known or felt The encroaching hand of undue weight, While Jealousy was laying fast Upon each prosperous Southern State. Thus, vindicated is the truth Of what our Gordon oft proclaimed — "We were right and they were right — Nor gray nor blue should be defamed." And never once should tongue or pen Throughout our reunited land Asperse the men on either side, Who did as honest patriots stand. I, as a gray, have made this vow, Never shall child of mine be taught That Southern men were traitors. Who for greed and glory fought. To this grand diapason, True, magnanimous and bold; This long and thrilling story Clearly, yet briefly, told, Is due the birth and christening of the "U. C. v.," The Southern Cross of Honor and the "U. D. C." Also that of a youthful band. Marching now through Dixieland, Known far and wide as the "C. A." — Scions of Southern chivalry, Of Southern worth, beauty and grace, All that gave the "Stars and Bars" a place ; And to them a priceless name. Wedded to virtue, honor and fame. — Mrs. M. D. Farris. HuDtsville, Texas, June 27, 1907. " DIXIE " GREATEST OF ALL. After close and laborious investigation, Mr. 0. G. Shemmeck, chief of the division of music in the library of congress, has announced that "Dixie" is first in "patriotic jiopularity." Tho Baltimore Sun says that this discovery was made lon-r ago by all who have hoard its ringing strains, that from Terra del Fuego to the North Pole its music has caused the blood to leap and ilie li;s to cheer. To the people of the South, "Dixie" is what the "Marseillaise" is to France, or the "Wacht on the Rhine" is to Germany. It is consecrated by the memory of Lee and Jackson, of the camp tires brightened by its martial strains, and the fierce charges made to its inspiring notes. To an exiled Southerner it is the song of "home" and every note paints pictures of the well-loved "land of cotton," and involuntarily they echo : "I wish I was in Dixie." The song lives on when others come and go ; it is the living spirit of the South, and as long as the tinkle of banjos, the strains of fiddle-, the strum of pianos, the beat of drums the whistle of the fife, and the swing and splendor of the full brass band continue, "Dixie" will never lose its popularity. AWAY DOWN SOUTH IN DIXIE. In Dixie cotton loves to grow With leaf of green and ball of snow; There waves the golden wheat and corn In Dixie Land where I was born. Away down South in Dixie, Away, away, away down South in Dixie In Dixie sweetest roses bloom, The jassamine yields its rare perfume. And here the sea breeze haunts the South With orange blossoms in her mouth ; Away down South in Dixie, Away, away, away down South in Dixie. In Dixie Land we love to give With generous hand — we love to live With cheerful light and open door; What matter if the wind roar } Away down South in Dixie, Away, away, away down South in Dixie. In Dixie skies are "bonnie blue," And Southern hearts are warm and true ; Let there be love throughout the world. The pure white flag of i)eace unfurled Floats way down South in Dixie, Away, away, away down South in Dixie. In Dixie Land 'tis sweet to rove Thro' piny woods and sweet-gum grove; And hark! The Eebel mocking bird With sweetest song you ever heard Sings away down South in Dixie, Away, away, away down South in Dixie. In other lands 'tis sweet to roam, But Dixie Land is home, sweet home. And Southern maid with simple sonj Loves dear old Dixie, right or wrong. God bless the land of Dixie ! Away, away, away down South in Dixie. 218 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE SONG BIRD OF THE SOUTH. This ballad was written by Miss Carrie Belle Sinclair, in the midsummer of 18G2, while Miss Sinclair was in Augusta, Ga. There was a rivalry with the Augusta girls as to who should have the neatest homespun dress, and from this incident she took the idea and wrote that old war song. The poem was first published in an Augusta paper and copied in the Savanah Morning News. '"The Homespun Dress" was sung to the popu- lar air of "The Bonnie Blue Fiair," by a mem- ber of the "Queen Sisters," an English family, then holding the boards of the theater, and this, with other songs, written by her, soon won for their author the name, "Song Bird of the South." THE HOMESPUN DRESS. Oh, yes, I am a Southern girl. And glory in the name. And boast it with t-dV greater pride Than glittering wealth or fame. I envy not the Northern girl Her robes of beauty rare, 1 hough diamonds grace her snowy neck And pearls bedeck her hair. Chorus — Hurrah ! Hurrah ! For the Sunny South so dear! Three cheers for the homespun dress, Our Southern ladies wear ! My homespun dress is plain, I know, My hat's palmetto, too; But then it shows what Southern girls For Southern rights will do. We scorn to wear a bit of silk, A bit of Northern lace. But make our homespun dresses up. And wear them with such grace. Chorus — Now Northern goods are out of date ; And since old Abe's blockade. We Southern girls can be content With goods that's Southern made, 'ihe Southland is a glorious land, And her's a glorious cause ; 1'hen here's three cheers for Souihern rights. And for the Southern boys ! Chorus — We send the bravest of our land To battle with the foe, And we would lend a helping hand We love the South, you know. We send our sweethearts to the war; But, dear girls, never mind — YouT soldier lover will not forget The girl he left behind. A soldier is the lad for me — A brave heart I adore; And when the Sunny South is free, And fighting is no more, Fll choose me then a lover brave, From out that gallant band ; The soldier lad I love the best. Shall have my heart and hand. Chorus — And now, young men, a word to you; If you would win the fair, Go to the field where honor calls. And win your lady there. Eemember that our brightest smiles Are for the true and brave, And that our tears fall for the one Who fills a soldier's grave. Chorus — • "TO LIVE OR DIE FOR DIXIE." Created by a nation's glee, With jest, and song, and revelry, We sang it in our early pride Throughout our Southern borders wide. While from ten thousand throats rang oat A promise, in one glorious shout, "T6 live or die for Dixie I" How well that promise was redeemed, Is witnessed by each field where gleamed Victorious- — like the crest of Mars — The banner of the stars and bars ! The cannons lay our warriors low — We fill the ranks and onward go "To live or die for Dixie I" To die for Dixie ! Oh, how blest Are those who early went to rest. Nor knew the future's awful store. But deemed the cause they fought for sure As heaven itself, and so laid down. The cross of earth for Glory's crown. And nobly died for Dixie. To live for Dixie — harder iiart ! To stay the hand — to still the heart — To seal the lips, enshroud the past — To have no future — all o'ercast — To knit life's broken thread again, And keep her mem'ry free from stain — That is to live for Dixie. ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 219 Beloved land ! Beloved song. Your thrilling power shall last as long Enshrined within each Southern soul As times eternal ages roll; Made holier by the test of years — Baptized with our country's tears — God and the right for Dixie ! Fannie Downing. The above poem was written soon after the close of the war by a sister of a Confederate naval officer, Mr. I\Iurdaugh, and sent to him where he was then living on the northern con- fines of the Argentine Republic. WAY DOWN SOUTH. The best of all the country Is way down South! The sweetest rose The country knows, The bluest violets 'at grows, The spiciest wind 'at ever blows. Is way down South ! The best of all the country Is way down South ! The greenest hills, The fastest rills. The finest fields a feller tills. The mockingbird — the whipporwills, Is way down South The best of all the country Is way down South ! The bluest skies. The brightest eyes, The love that takes you by surprise, That binds yer heart with tenderest ties, Is way down South. Baltimore News. THE CHARGE OF HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE AT GAINES' MILL. The following beautiful poem, bv Major Val C. Giles, of Austin, a member of Hood's Texas Brigade, and a participant in the battle of Gaines' Mill, June 27, 1802, which was one of the important battles of the war and of the country, will be read with marked interest by many, especially by those who participated in the battle. As the years pass and the history of the strug- gle 1861-1865 may be viewed more and more accurately and clearly the cool, calm work of Hood's Texas Brigade and/ their marvelous charges stand in a blaze of glory, permanent, brilliant pages in American history. The true way to perpetuate our history is to cherish such data as this from those who saw and heard, wlio were themselves in the thickest of the light, and who are spared to review it that the children of these brave men may know that their fathers were no holiday, gold-lace soldiery, but active, substantial patriots as the world is glad to recognize. — Kate Daffan. President Texas Division, United Daughters of the Confederacy. The charge of the Light brigade at Balaclava is one of the proudest, yet saddest, memories of the Briii.'h army. It has been immortalizf ,1 i'- etory and in song, yet the charge of Hood's Texas Brigade in the battle at Gaines' Mill in front of Eichmond, June 27, 1862, was equally as spec- tacular and incomparably more fatal to the brave men who made the charge. In fact no more gallant performance can be found in his- tory than that charge of Hood's Texans. In his report of the battle General Stonewall Jackson said "In this charge in wliich over 1,000 men fell, killed and wounded, before the fire of the enemy, and in which fourteen pieces of artillery were captured, the Texas Brigade was the first to enter these strongholds aiid seize the guns." FORWARD, HOOD'S BRIGADE. We'll meet again, but not in strife, As in the da3's of yore ; Ah, what a change, '"but suchjs life," We'll fight with Lee no more. That grand old chief's promoted now, His rank is pure and high, He's gone to Join his old brigades, Encamped beyond the sky; For those who in that mystic land, 'Neath our banner cherished dear. Who, in death unconquered stand. We give to you a prayer — a tear. Today our hearts freshly bleed O'er hopes withered and gone. As we, the past war's history read. And for lost comrades mourn. For Carter. Lambeit, Hutcheson, Ryan, Who muster with those heroes gone. We bow today at memory's shrine. And strike hands when the battle's won. flut my story changes, as does the day, When sunshine fades tn twilight gray; 'Twas on the crest at Gaines' Mill, When came an order loud and shrill — In mv ear it echoes still : "Forward, Hood's Brigade!" 220 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE Ninety thousand men contending, Saber stroke and bayonets blending, "Sunny South" brave men defending, Fighting for the hind we loved. Through the smoke and din of battle. Cannons roar — muskets rattle — Battery horses wildly dashing O'er the dead and dying crashing, As they hurried in position On the bloody field at Riciimond — "Richmond on the James." Hissing, hurling through the air, Grape and canister wildly tear — Through our ranks death spread everywhere. "Forward, Hood's Brigade." Down the slope the column rushes. With that wild rebellious yell ; There before them rawned an abyss. Dark and deep and wide as hell; Still with hearts as true as steel, "Not a man dismayed," Death or victory — never yield, "Forward, Hood's Brigade." Horrid murder here and there Seemed to reign supreme where The Lone Star banner waving high ; Amid the crash there came a cry, "McClellan's flanked— they fly, they fly !" Then a scene of wild confusion, Equaled save by those who bled When the army of Napoleon From the allies turned and fled, Divisions running, regiments flying, Cavalry dashing, horses dying; Still amid tiiat dreadful fray Presses on that line of gray. "Forward, Hood's Brigade." From our sight the foeman fled. Leaving there ten thousand dead. Then it was that Stonewall said, "God bless that old brigade." And when the sun had gone to rest. And light began to fade. The moon rose with her sad, pale face And wept with that old brigade. For many a jacket bloody and gray On the damp, cold ground was lying, And sad was the soldier's heart that night As he watched by his friend who was dying. Many long years have vanished since then. And the violets may blossom and fade. But their memory is cherished and flourishes yet In the hearts of that "Old Brigade." Val C. Giles. HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE IN REUNION AT GALVESTON, MAY 7, 1874. Possibly no lietter test of "deeds performed" and appreciation therefor can be found than in the reproduction of sentiments expressed — near- ly forty years ago — in reference to Hood's Texas Brigade as are evidenced by following speeches at the Galveston reunion : Hood's Texas Brigade, May 7. 1874, Third An- nual Reunion, Galveston, Texas — (Galveston Neivs.) It is not our intention in the present article to attempt even a resume of the movements of the gallant brigade, a portion of the survivors of which celebrated h.ere yesterday their third annual reunion. Such could not lie done within the space of any ordinary newspaper article, and it remains for some future historian to chronicle at length the incidents, the hardships, the vic- tories and reverses which made up the life and record of this celebrated corps during the eventful epoch embraced between the years 1861 and 186.5. That a record shoiihl shortly be compiled and given to the world is due not only to the survivors of the different rerjimenis forming the hngude, hut the memory of the gallant dead calls for sometliing of the hind to he done, as portraying a devotion to principle, to patriot- ism, and to all the manly virtues, never excelled in the annals of the world. It is believed that a historical associ-ition trill shortly be formed in connection with Hood's Brigade, ivhich trill furnish such stalistirs and information as will further this purpose, and from which may he compiied a record of daring and devotion that the memory of the past deserves, and which his- tory cannot afford to lose. But allusion to a few of the lending events in the career of the corps may not be without in- terest at the present time. When — Wild war's deadly blast was lilown and the South was buckling on her armor for a contest that was to decide her fate as a separate nationality, responsive to the summons sprung ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 221 the youth and chivalry of the Lone Star State — and first in order was the dashing Hood's Bri- gade, the after lecord of which forms one of the brightest pages in the history of the doomed Confederacy. It was not for them to reason as to tlie disorganizing causes which had brought about the necessity for a dissolution of the Union; the die had been cast by the loaders of their section — theirs the part to maintain the issue to a successful consummation. And right nobly did these sterling troops perform their duty. Early in the spring of 1861 a number of regi- ments were organized throughout the State, and were assigned to position in different parts of the Confederacy then menaced by the enemy. The First, Fourth and Fifth Texas Regiments were ordered directly to Virginia, where they were formed into that celebrated brigade, whose actions afterward on many well contested fields told of the valor native to the soil which gave its members birth. The brigade as enrolled was made up of four regiments — the First Texas, under command of Colonel Hugh McLeod; the Fourth, under Col. J. B. Hood ; the Fifth, under Col. J. J. Archer, and the Eighteenth Georgia under conimnnd of Col. Wofford, tog-ether with Reiley's North Carolina Battery. After the cel- ebrated campaign into Jlaryland, the Eigh- teenth Georgia was transferred into another corps, but was succeeded by the Third Arkan- sas. At one time also Hampton's Legion formed a part of the brigade, but the Legion likewise was transferred after a limited period of serv- ice. The Third xirkansas and Eeiley's Battery remained a portion of the corps until the sur- render at Appomattox. The first year of the war was not productive of much genuine active service for the Texas bri- gade. The armies of both the North and the South, after the affairs at Bethel and Manassas, feeling the magnitude of the struggle upon which they had engaged, lav watching each other like gladiators. The celebrated pronun- ciamento of Mr. Lincoln, ordering the disper- sion of the Confederate troops, failing in its effect, and the recoil of the first army sent out from the North upon the National capital, taught that section that the ninety day business was a mistaken calculation ; but true to the geni- us of the people of that ];ortion of the Union, they went to work at jiermanent organization of their military departments. McClellan was then chief in command of the armies of the United States. Few will deny the capacity of this officer as an organizer. His masterly genius taught him that a people endowed with the courage and high chivalric qualities of the Southerner would require more demonstrative arguments than paper bulletins to desist from their under- taking; and, as a consequence, ne employed the fall and winter of 18G1 and the spring of 1862 in the discipline and armament of several splen- did army corj.s. ilagnificently equipped with the best arms then known to the service, with artillery in abundance, and a commissariat af- fording every comfort and necessary to^ the troops in the field. McClellan made a sudden change of front from the line of the Rapidan and turned up at Fortress Monroe. The chief with which the Federal was then contending was the able and sagacious Confederate leader. General Joseph E. Johnston. This movement of McClellan forced Johnston to a counter action, and the scene of warfare was transferred for a time to the Virginia peninsula. The rapid "falling back" of Johnston's army upon the line of invasion, was one of that great chieftain's most splendid achievements. It blinded and confused the Federal leader. When McClellan touched the Southern lines at York- town, stretching to the James river, he found a handful of men under the hazardous Magruder, and never dreamed that such a force would con- test the road to Richmond with an enemy one hundred and twenty thousand strong. He fancied that Johnston's forces were on the ground, and set himself to work at seige opera- tions. The result is a matter of history. The Confederate army of the Rapidan had time to reach the peninsula before McClellan was aware of his mistake, and Richmond was saved for further and more desperate contests. The arms that for a year before had remained unused had no further time to spare. Among the first troops to reach the battle grounds were those comprising the Texas brigade. The three Texas regiments were armed with the minie rifle — the Eighteenth Georgia had only the smooth-bore musket. At West Point, or, a* it is sometimes called, Eltham's Landing, the brigade first sheathed its maiden sword. And a fine piece of steel it was. No discount on the boj's from the prairies that morning. Then followed, in rapid succession, the memora- ble achievements of the Peninsula campaign. Seven Pines, Gaines' Mill, Malvern Hill, Free- man's Ford, the Second Manassas, South Moun- tain, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, and several minor engagements, comjiose the galaxy of vic- torious names won by the brigade up to the close of 1862. The Army of the West at this time was sev- erely pressed. Virginia being relieved by the destruction of several splendidly appointed Northern armies, troops for a time could be spared. Chosen and tried ones were needed on a new field of action, and where better were 222 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE the}' to be had than among the daring Texas infantry. In the Army of the West, Hood's Brigade participated in the actions of Chiea- mauga, Knoxville, Bean's Station, and Straw- berry Plains, carrying with them all the way though the dash and elan which had distin- guished them through the splendid struggles in Virginia. The grand old State being once more overrun, and the Confederate capital threaten- ed, they were returned to their original battle grounds, to fight them o"er again. By this time the brigade was fearfully cut up. Its decimated ranks presented no longer that lengthened and stolid front of steel which had so often carried death and destruction into Federal lines ; but the veterans, though few in number, could be counted on to a man, and never flinch- ed the hosts that opposed them. The brigade was a portion of the corps commanded by Long- street. It reached Virginia from the West in time once more to save its capital, the occasion being the fearful struggle of the Wilderness. And it was here that over all other contests the Hood Brigade won fame and immortality. On the 5th of ^May, 18G4, the Federal army en- gaged the Confederate troops under General Lee. The ground was rugged and terribly chos- en, unfit for the operations of cavalry because of the timber, and not suited to the quick move- ments of light and outnumbered infantry such as the Confederates were. The bnmt of the fight was borne at long range, which put the Confed- ates at a disadvantage because of the superior armament of the Federals. The struggle was aw- ful. Upon the extreme right of the Confederate army were the divisions of Heth and Wilcox. Thev were pressed bv the magnificent army corps of General Hancock, who commanded the left wing of the Federal forces. The contest had been terrific during the entire afternoon, and it was all the Confederates could do to hold the ground. This lasted into the night, and about 9 o'clock the wearied and decimated troops lay down to rest. Lee, at this time, was waiting with intense anxiety the arrival of Longstreet with his corps from the west, who had reached within nine miles of the battleground on the night of the 5th. After the closing of the engagement on that night. General Wilcox reported in person to General Lee that so fearful had been the havoc made among his troops, that he could no longer hold the position, and asked to be permitted to retire to straighten up his line. General Lee answered, "Let the poor men rest ; General Longstreet will relieve yoii before morning." With the dawn of day again commenced the engagement. Xo support yet from Longstreet, and the shattered divisions of Heth and Wilcox gave way before the overpowering hosts of Han- cock. This was a fearful moment to the great commander. He immediately gave orders for the retirement of the supply train, between which and the enemy there was nothing but -the thinned lines of Heth and Wilcox, and in agony of spirit remarked to an oiEicer of his staff, "We are beaten." Just as he uttered these words, a yell from the Texas brigade, which was the advance of Longstreet's corps, was heard in the rear, and the men burst into view. General Lee advanced to the head of the column, and, ordering a charge, proposed to lead it in person into action. He had passed with the men some distance in the charge before he was discovered ; but no sooner did the men see their beloved commander, upon whom the hopes of all were cast, in a position of such imminent danger, that a feeling of horror seized them, and the famous cry was passed along the line : "Lee to the rear." The column halted. Apparently heedless of their desire. Lee remained in the advance, when the column refused to move vmless he retired to the rear. At the instant four men sprimg from the ranks to lead him off, when one of them got possession of the curb-rein of the General's war steed "Traveler," and jerked him to a half wheel, Lee reluctantly retiring at the demands of the chivalric brigade. The l)oys moved on, satisfied with their general's safety, and held in check the advance of Hancock until the re- mainder of their corps came up. But for this splendid movement the victory of the enemy would have been complete, for Longstreet's forces were not deployed when the divisions of Heth and Wilcox were driven from the field. It was a grand action, but of 811 men who made the charge, 565 were killed and wounded, and the gallant sons of the Lone Star State saved the day at the Wilderness with the best blood of the heroes of twenty battles. General Lee always cherished this noble and splendid achievement of the Texas troops at the Wilderness; and when in 1864 a consolidation of the Army of Xorthern Virginia was effected, by special orders from Lee the esprit du corps of the Hood Brigade remained untouched — in token, no doubt, of their magnificent services. The histon,- of the brigade from the Wilder- ness down to Appomattox was one continued round of victorv-. They participated in the ac- tions of Spottsylvania, Cold Harbor, Petersburg and the series of battles round Richmond in the fall and winter of 1864, and never once display- ed but the highest order of courage and military bearing. Their record is a most glorious one; and though Fate decreed that at Appomattox they should stack arms before the overwhelm- ing hordes which a world could furnish their ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 223 enemy, impartial history will reveal the fact that the Army of Northern Virginia, under Eohert Lee, for deeds of valor and patient en- durance, has no superior recorded in its annals. And the Texas Brigade wears in its chaplet one of the brightest roses that decorate its memory. The three Te.xas regiments in this historic brigade numbered at the beginning of the war some 3,000 men. They possibly received ac- cessions afterward to the amount of 1,200 more — which makes the entire strength of the force employed foot up about 4,200 strong. The bri- gade, all told, must have participated in between thirty and forty pitched battles and minor skir- mishes, in nine of which each separate regiment composing it lost in killed and wounded over half the men engaged. This was simply fear- ful ; but it shows that where the hot work was, the Texas troops were likely to be found. The brigade lost in killed during the entire war some 1,200 officers and men, and almost every man in it was wounded — many of them several times. Such is a slight review of the military ser- vices rendered the Confederacy by the gallant survivors who yesterday celebrated their third annual reunion, for an idea of the success of which the reader is referred to the account which follows. GALVESTON REUNION NOTES. THE REMNANT Of the gallant brigade, at 4 p. m., formed in double file, and passed from Harmony Hall to the Opera House, marching through the opened ranks of the Washington Guards and Lone Star Eifles, who received the veterans at a "present arms," when they were entertained by Major F. C. Hume with the following ADDRESS OF WELCOME. Comrades of the Old Brigade — Standing in the sunshine and peace of the present, we wel- come you, soldiers of the stormy past, to hearts and homes that are never closed to the brave, nor opened to the dastard. Upon me has de- volved the duty of expressing this welcome in behalf of our brethren resident here in this sweet city by the sea; and if I fail to convey to you the most earnest conviction of the joy we feel in having you with us again after many months of our separation, it will be the fault of my expression, and not that of the warm hearts that invoke it. I am proud to tell you that our people delight to honor you — all bronzed as you are with Vir- ginia suns and snows — marked with scars and shattered with wounds, coming together here to join hands and exchange sympathies once more in the march of life. Yes, you may feel sure thatj iilthough the dead past is commanded to bury its dead, and men come and go and smile and weep as if its sepulture were complete and its history forgot- ten, yet no true heart can repress the electric thrill that attends the mention of the names of the men who made the charge at Gaines' Mill — swept clear the fearful front of battle at Manas- sas — led away their imperiled chieftain from the awful slaughter of the Wilderness^ — made the rocks and hills of Sharpsburg and Gettys- burg historic liy their valor — and at last, with bleeding feet and broken hearts endured to- gether the supreme and closing agony at Appo- mattox ! We are but a little handful now, my comrades. Of all the pride and strength and glory that made tlie name of our command a camp-fire word in the grand army, fought under the lead- ership of Lee, we only remain. Did I say we only remain ? Not so. The loftiest, the proud- est, the purest glory of all remains to us and to our country in the memory of those dear com- rades who gave up their lives for the cause, which, if all else were wanting to render worthy, was sanctified by their devotion. To their deeds we look for inspiration — to them we point as examples of constancy, courage, patience and long suffering under misfortunes impossible to be borne but by heroes. They lie in unmarked graves from Suffolk to Gettysburg, but God does not forget their resting place. His spirit, we trust, will renew them in the great day and cover their scarred bodies with unfading vest- ments. They followed their convictions to the grave, and expended their last wealth in strik- ing for the land of their love. How can man die better Than facing fearful odds. For the ashes of his fathers And the temple of his gods ! And for tlie tender mother That dandled him to rest; And for the wife that nursed His baby at her breast. On this balmy spring day the green grasses grow about their graves as lovingly as if their heroism had been rewarded by victory, and we can love them just as much, and cherish their memories just as tenderl.y, as if their names had never been associated with the canting reproach of "disloyalty" and "treason." While living they were our brothers in thought, purpose and deed, and death itself is impotent to break the bonds of that faternity. Therefore, in this re- union, we feel that though dead, they are not 224 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE distant from us, and tliough they are resting "under tlie trees"' be^yond the river, we can al- most catch tbp phrases of their spiritual greet- ing. Let it be our care, comrades, to live so bravely and purely t!ii;l we will not be held un- worthy to have been their associates in life, or to renew their com; anionship when death conies to call us to another world. Today let us be glad tliat those of us now present have been permitted to assemble to- gether in this hospitable city, and take new courage from all that we see and hear about us. Let us be proud and grateful that gallant men in uniform and arms stand about us in token of soldierly respect for soldierly deeds ; and, above all, that gentle women, true to the tra- ditions of their sex, are here to testify, by their presence and sympathy, their admiration for your gallantry and their devotion to the principles that nerved you to bear, without a murmur, the many years of privation and suf- fering that have made you old while yet lin- gering upon the threshold of youth. I now commend to your attention and re- gard the gallant gentlemen who are to succeed me, and to whose addresses my own brief re- marks have only been given as an introduction. ADDRESS OF GEN. T. N. WAUL. Was next introduced to the assembly. Address- ing himself to the soldiers of Hood's Texas Brigade he extended to them a liearty welcome, in behalf of the soldiers of other commands during the late war, and of the citizens gen- erally. He dwelt at length upon the recollections evoked by their presence — recollections of Gaines' Jlill, Sharpsburg, Manassas, the Wil- derness, and a hundred other blood-stained fields where their prowess had shed undying lustre upon the names of Texan soldiers. Ex- hibiting the war-worn battleflag of the old brigade, torn into tatters by the leaden hail and faded by exposure in the far off fields of Virginia, it was greeted with a torrent of ap- plause that lasted for some moments. He said that ho remembered well the time when the first two companies of Texas troops arrived at the capital of the Confederate States. He was at breakfast when the news of their arrival was first brought to him, and upon going to their places of bivouac he found them a small but determined band whose bronzed faces nnd rudo garments indicated the hardships they had en- dured in their long inarch from the far off Southland. The little band soon increased in numbers and was formed into a battalion, of which the late General Louis T. Wigfall became the com- manding officer. He remembered how the fair ladies of Richmond were in the habit of at- tending the inspections and dress parades of the Texans — these parades being the most prom- inent feature of the hour. Referring to his next meeting with them at Manassas, the speaker paid a handsome tribute to the untiring devotion of Mrs. Wigfall, the widow of their first connnander. He next met them on the banks of the Potomac, after their letirement from Gettysburg, from whence they sent back their greetings to their brethren in Texas. Alluding to the oft-quoted remark that treas- on should be made odious, the speaker said that no such cause as that which was lost at Appo- mattox could ever be made odious. Such self- sacrifice as that displayed during the four long years of strife could not have odium attachecl to it. The men who fought the battles of the South would have the veneration and respect of the good and brave of all nations. Those who would attempt to east odium upon their cause would be held by every true soldier in the utmost detestation. They could honor the brave man ^vho met them with his helmet down and ready for the fray, but for those who shirked the field of battle and at- tem]3ted to asperse the characters of others whose convictions of duty led them into the carnage, language was insufficient to express the measure of contempt. He asked them to vow by this tattered banner, the emblem of their lost hopes, to stand by Texas, her history and her honor. The glory of Texas was as unsul- lied today as when she achieved her independ- ence in the days of 1836. To the ladies the General addressed himself in graceful terms, referring to their sacrifices and devotion during the long and terrible war. Wherever suffering was there they were found, nunistering to the afflictions of the unfortu- nate. A Roman matron being asked for her jew- els, had pointed to her sons, saying: "These are my jewels." Our wives and daughters had freely given u]) their gold and diamonds for tlic purpose of placing muskets in the hands of the soldiers. When the news had reached the wife that her hu.sband was dead, with Spartan fortitude she had said to her son : "Go, my boy, pick up your fatlier's musket, and take his place in the ranks." For want of space we can only give a brief synopsis of the distinguished speaker's remarks, which were frequently interrupted by applause. ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 225 After music by the Lone Star band Col. Thomas M. Jack, of Terry's Texas Rangers, was introduced. He said that the very ]jleasaiit duty had been assigned him of welcoming the members of Hood's Texas Brigade in behalf of another branch of the army — he referred to Terry's Texas Rangers. As a member of the Rangers, he bid them welcome. During the war no charge was made or peril encountered by them that did not cause the hearts of all to swell with pride as they said : "God bless the soldiers of Hood's Brigade." Every soldier pres- ent that wore the gray gave them a welcome to Galveston. It was the custom in Rome in the olden time to do homage to her soldiery when they returned from the wars. It was just- ly so, for the sword was then the emblem of power. Here, however, it was different. Here we had no successful heroes to crown and no armies to welcome back. Nor had we minstrels to sing of the glorious achieve- ments of the bloody fields whereon our patriots had displayed their heroism. Yes, there was one — one who had tuned her lyre, and in burning words had told how Hood's Texas Brigade went "Straggling to the Front," and how the rude soldiers in tattered apparel had sent "Lee to the rear," at the Wilderness. The speaker said that Texas had a bright and glorious history from the Alamo to the surren- der of the forces at Appomattox ; a history that was unstained by dishonor. It was right that her soldiers should be here and mingle upon this occasion. The hearts of this entire people beat in unison with those of the veterans of Hood's Brigade. Why this outpouring of la- dies and gentlemen, young and old? Why do the hearts of all Texans rise up to^eet you? It is because you leaped forward at the first tap of the drum and staid there. You are the men who seized the reins of the horse of our grand old chieftain and asked that Texans might be sent forward to lead in the battle. It was because in your actions that you resem- bled the Old Guard of Napoleon. It is because you carried this flag (applause) into the strongholds of the enemy and brought it bad', tattered and torn as it was. This is why we love you. The speaker said that Gen. Waul had re- ferred to the Roman matron who had pointed to her children as her jewels. He thought that if the voice of Texas could be expressed here today she would (pointing to the veterans be- fore him) say: "These are my sons; I am the mother of Hood's Brigade." Although their swords were sheathed, they had other and important duties to perform. Texas was one of the most beautiful and fertile countries under the sun; it was inhabited by beautiful women and brave men, and her de- velopment and unlimited prosperity had only fairly commenced. He besought them to re- member the State of their adoption or nativity, and to be true to it in the hours of peace, as they had been in times of war. Let her fair territory remain unmutilated. (Applause.) Let it be Texas first, Texas last, and Texas for all time. Men of Hood's Brigade, Veterans of a Lost Cause — God bless you, God bless you. The conclusion of Col Jack's remarks, of which the above is but a meagre report, was followed by the remarks of Col. C. M. Winkler. In behalf of the Texas Brigade, Col. Winkler said it was a trite saying that republics were ungrateful, but such ingratitude as the citizens of Galveston had manifested toward him and his old comrades of Hood's Brigade was rather agreeable than otherwise ; that they would cher- ish this reception as long as memory lasted. He dared not undertake to express his own feel- ings, to say nothing of those of his comrades — the remnant of the once noble band of soldiers. He would say, however, that while Texan valor had been tested on almost every battlefield, from the Rio Grande to Gettysburg, the name of the State from which they came had never been dishonored. He claimed nothing for Hood's Brigade that was not due other Texan troops wherever they might have served. They were willing to stand alongside of the other or- ganizations, and did not wish to be placed for- ward on the score of superior valor. The speak- er, referring to the charges of treason brought against the South, said that Texas had never fought for anything but what she considered the right, and he was not prepared to say that she was not in the right during the late war. In fact, he was of the opinion that the young men who were seated before him with muskets in their hands would live to see the day when the government would be administered upon the very principles for which the South fought. He said that if the government should treat him as an austere mother he should obey her mandates; but that if, on the other hand, she should grant him the rights and privileges of a freeman, he should feel disposed to rush into her arms and set down to her table. And should she take a notion to enlarge the boundaries of her dominions, I don't know that I would hesi- tate to shoulder a musket again in her behalf. 226 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE The remarks of the gallant Colonel were re- ceived with much enthusiasm, after which Dr. S. O. Young, Son of Mrs. M. J. Young, the distinguished authoress, was introduced, and spoke as follows: Fellozv-Soldicrs of Hood's Brigade — In Oc- toher, 1864, my mother received from the hand of the committee, Capt. D. C. Farmer, Com- pany A, Capt. W. T. Hill and Lieut. A. C. Woodall, of Company D, who were dispatched by you from the intrenchments near Richmond, to bear to her the worn and blood-stained bat- tle flag you did her the honor to send. At her bidding I ap]iear before you today to unfurl this fhig to receive your greeting. (Applause.) A'ery torn, and faded, and stain- ed ; torn in a hundred conflicts, faded by wind and sun. stained by the blood of that brigade! Can I offer you anything so deserving of your homage? It was your guiding star. It is our greatest earthly tre-:isure. It has been' the winding sheet over many a manly breast, who fell bearing it forward. I do not unfurl its weary folds to kindle any un- peaceful feelings. We let the dead past bury its dead. But our dead are immortal ; they live in our hearts, and shall live till there shall be no Te.xan on earth to love valor, and honor sublime devotion to principle. This flag is the sacred tal- isman that evokes ever\' manly form back from his grave — to stand with us here today, and joy with friends we love and those we mourn. Too young myself to have had any participation in your glories, yet I have been admitted as one of you ; I suppose because I honor and love you so much. My mother, in her letter to you, said she would swear me to duty on her Bible and this flag. Gentlemen, she certainly has kept her prom- ise; and if I have not drawn in the breath of patriotic devotion to the South and her sol- diers, and above all to Hood's Brigade, it is not because its incense has not daily risen from our home altar. She pledged her name and race to preserve this flag as long as one of them existed. I, in my own"name, reiterate that pledge. The grayes of my ancestors would not be defended with more sacred care than that which this flag shall command from me and mine. TO HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE. (Third .Annual Reunion, Galveston, Texas, May 7, 1874.) I wake my slumbering Harp again, I sweep once more its silent strings; I trembling touch the olden strain, Whose every note some memory brings. Jt led to battle once, your blades Triumphant drew, a trumpet tone. To vict'ry once your bold brigades Where banners waved and rifles shown. But hushed by griefs I dare not name. The song hath slept thro' lonesome years With that neglected oriflamme. Whose burning Stars were quenched in tears. And if its lightness all is fled. If broken chords alloy the strain, 'Tis but because the hopes are dead That gave it strength and sweetness then. YE ARE GOME TO THE HALLS OF HEROES. A ring of old music is in the air, That thrills like a thrill of the days gone by With its martial burden "We Do and We Dare!" And the heart, as of old, beats fast, beats high. There are flags on the walls whose dark blood stains Tell mighty tales of the battle rout — Of the columns flying along the lanes — ■ Of Honor and Duty — of Hope and Doubt. There are voices mingling that once rang out High and clear thro' the battle-din. Sending the brave, with a clarion shout. To where Danger with Death was closing in ; There are scars of a hundred battles, won And lost, on the faces gathered here, And the records of daring deeds that were done On a hundred fields in the days that were ! BUT, ROOM FOR THE DEAD ! MAKE ROOM FOR THE DEAD ! There are jihantom forms that come crowd- ing in With rifle in hand and sword at knee, A silent army, wdiose battles are won — Grand and fearless — that follow Lee! There blazes the burning oriflamme In the hand that bore it at Malvern Hill, And here is the group that dealt such shame To the flying foe at Gaines' Mill ! All here! From tlie blue-eyed boy who went In a blaze of glory from Seven Pines, To the bearded man whose blood was spent Unknown and unwatched in the picket lines; And a ring of the old music is in the air That thrills, like a thrill of the days gone by, With tlie martial burden "We Do and We Dare!" And the heart, as of old, beats fast, beats high ! Ye are come to the halls of heroes ! ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 227 Comrades, both living and dead, arise And pledge me in silence that Wonderful Past, With its bloody fields and its gloomy skies. And its hopes sown thick on the battle blast; For its spirit is here in our midst today Breaking and blessing the bread of our pain, Surely the stone shall be rolled away And that Past shall rise and rejoice again ! MOLLIE E. MOORE. Palestine, Anderson County, Texas, April 28, 1874. Leslie Thompson, Esq., Galveston, Texas: Dear Sir: Your favor of April 16th is re- ceived, inviting me to attend the third annual reunion of Hood's Texas Brigade, to be held in Galveston on the 7th of May proximo, and adding, ''The toys' will expect a talk," and asking me to notify you if I can be present. I should esteem it a very high privilege and a special pleasure to meet and mingle again with the survivors of that devoted and heroic brigade, in whose noble services and Splendid achievements I took the greatest interest at the time they were being performed. It was my fortune to be familiar with the greater portion of those who constituted that proud and glorious brigade, and to he very fully informed, both by the officers and men of the brigade, and by their superior officers, includ- ing General Lee, of their unequaled and un- rivaled courage and efficiency in battle, and of their faithfulness in camps, and manly endur- ance on the march. I knew, too, full well their privations and sufferings for four long, event- ful years, in a cause which commanded the de- votion of our inmost hearts. And I would to- day rather that it had been my honor to have been a member of that peerless brigade, even as a private soldier than to liave filled any other position in the fight of our people. If I find it possible I will be with you. Very truly and respectfully, John H. Reagan. THE HUNTSVILLE REUNION. At the fourth annual reunion, held at Hunts- ville, Texas, July 2nd, 1875, Judge Benton Randolph spoke as follows : Fellow Soldiers of Hood's Brigade: Your comrades here have assigned to me the pleasant duty of bidding you welcome to our town, once the home of Houston, and now the final resting place of the Father of Texas. Beholding you all, scarred and maimed as you are, brings to mind other days and scenes in which you and the absent ones acted so well your parts. Responding to the first bugle notes, and returning only when the last battle had been fought, you were four years soldiers in- deed, undergoing all the toil, pain, privation, hardship and danger which have fallen to the common lot of every little band of patriots who, since the world began, have manifested suffi- cient courage to choose death instead of degra- dation as a daily business or vocation. I will here state parenthetically that you have not now, nor ever had, any objection to the Govern- pient of the United States. It was only of what you conceived to be a partial and unjust admin- istration of it that you ever complained. It is consoling to reflect that the officer who com- manded the armies of the United States in the late war, who then, like all his comrades, looked upon certain statutes and provisions in the Con- stitution and the decisions of the Supreme Court of the Government, only w'ith contempt, scorn and derision, has recently announced offi- cially to the world that "it is his duty, as the head of the Government of the United States, to enforce the laws thereof, whether found on the Statute Book, in the Constitution, or in the opinion of a Federal Judge, without pausing to inquire whether that law or that opinion is founded in wisdom or not." Who does not feel and know, if the Government had been admin- istered in 1861 in accordance with this senti- ment, that we would have had no war at all? And who would not today, in the face of all the cant about disloyalty and treason, prefer that his name should be handed down to posterity and the lovers of free government, as one who fought for equality in the Union, or the priv- ilege of being let alone out of it, rather than have it transmitted as the champion of a party, or government if you will, who denied a right so clear and just? The truth is, and the late war we trust has impressed it indelibly on the minds and hearts of some besides those who reside in the South, that justice is an eternal, immutable law of God ; and no human government can long exist in peace and prosperity where the law does not enter into and form a part and parcel of it, and extend its blessed protecting fegis equally and alike over every section, however remote, and over every citizen, however humble. 228 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE But I must stop this digression, due alike, as I conceive, to you and the memory of your fallen comrades, and return to the subject re- fen-ed to in the beginning of my remarks. Your proud reputation began with your first battle; and from that day forward, wherever you went, you were hailed by the soldiers, and by the noble men and women of Virginia, as Hood's gallant Texas Brigade. At West Point, from early dawn till dewy eve, your command were the only soldiers between twenty thousand of the enemy and the entire wagon train of the army of Gen. Joseph E. Johnston. That olficer was delighted with your services, and passed the highest encomiums upon you, stating in sub- stance that it was impossible to calculate the re- sults of your victory, that you had certainly saved his entire transiwrtation, and he did not know but that you had saved his entire army. You were equally successful in winning the respect and confidence of General Lee. Gaines' Mill, you will remember, was your first en- gagement after he took command of the army. Y^ou did not there, as at West Point, do all the fighting, but in the language of the gallant Hood, "you did, by your daring charge, change the tide" of battle from that of defeat to that of victory." At the Wilderness the defeat was more complete; the line had been actually broken when you appeared on the ground, and General Lee attempted to lead you into the jaws of death. Although you were ready and willing, as you had ever been, to sacrifice your lives on your country's altar, your love for that noble old chieftain was too great to allow him to do so. Quickly passing your command along the line, "Lee to the rear," you speedily enforced it; and for a long while your old brigade, then numbering less than a full regiment, fought an army, and held the ground until the rest of General Longstreet's Corps came to your relief. Of the 811 who went into that fight, 565 were either killed or wounded. The artist with that sagacity of his profession, has seized on this scene, the brightest in all the drama, to illus- trate both the valor and prowess of the soldier, and his devotion and attachment to his com- mander. The battles mentioned are but a few of the hundred fought by that grand old army of ■which you were a part, and on every field of which your conduct was such as commanded the respect and admiration of both friend and foe. Soldiers such as you have been must neces- sarily have formed ties too strong and sacred to be wholly severed while opportunities are ex- tended to clasp each other's hands and spend a social hour together. The men and women of Huntsville and vicinity are proud to do you honor, and on their behalf I am instructed to say thrice welcome to the Old Brigade. Judge Randolph was followed by Major T. J. Goree, who read the following poem by Mrs. M. J. Young, of Houston, "Mother of Hood's Texas Brigade": TO hood's brigade — THIS DAY AND THAT. Part I. Today the reaper's sickle Is thrust in the bearded grain, And the "Bob White's" merry whistle Mocks the boy on the loaded wain. That day the awful reaper Was iron-visaged death. And the hymn of a struggling nation Was sung with expiring breath. Today in a thousand homesteads. This thought fills every breast, "The wicked cease from troubling, And the weary are at rest." That day, the thundering cannon, The crash, the smoke, the war, Fell from the cliffs of Gettysburg To the Atlantic's trembling shore. Then stood as firm as the mountains, The men of Hood's Brigade; And closed the gaps in the column By shell and sabre made. Down like a rushing torrent. They swept with cheer and yell. To where the black-mouthed cannon Were doing the work of hell. Panting up the hillside, With gleaming bayonet set, Shouting the watchword of Southland, "We neither forgive nor forget." Today centennial banners Wave over Boston Bay, And the hymn of a nation's glory 7s sung by the Blue and the Grog. Peace rests on our mighty rivers; Sings in the whirling mill ; Smiles from the door of the homestead; Dances on the sunny hill. ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 229 Laughs in the locomotive; Sighs with a sweet content Among the purple vineyards, And orchard boughs down-bent. Walks where the dead are resting. And with flowers of every hue, Lays a wreath immortal On the graves of the Gray and the Blue. Part II. NOW AND FOREVER. But by yon starry heaven We joy with a patriot's pride ! Not for naught was so much given, Not for naught our brave boys died. Justice, the saintly maiden. Has come from among the stars. And is working the task that Themis Gave to the great god Mars. And this is why our joyance. Is to such music set; We alter the watchword of Southland, Forgive, but don't forget. Forget! no, by yon cloudless ether That shows us the God of Day! That night must have no ending, WTien we forget the Gray. Thank God, the bands of the wicked Are broke by the leal and the true. And joy pours her benediction. On the land of the G-ray and the Blue. MISS HUNT'S POEM. The earnest and graceful poem composed for the occasion by Miss Mary F. Hunt, an occa- sional contributor to the News, will be read with interest and prized by all members of the brigade, whether they were present and heard it or not; but its merits will possess a charm for the general reader : Ere ruin placed her vulture hold Upon our nation's heart, Or Freedom's dirge was sung and told Through every worldly mart, A soldier band one autumn day, To battle's wild refrain. In rank and file of faded gray Marched out from Dumfries' plain. And strewed the land with mighty deeds, That burst from every field As swiftly as the summer seeds With Valor's harvest yield; And stood where hero legions swayed. While fierce foes onward came, 'Till battle fires of Hood's Brigade Were signal lights of Fame. The drum is still on Malvern Hill, The breath of battle spent, ^\^le^e Suffolk lays, her greenest bays. On Turner's silent tent; Where Upton's life-blood rushed to swell Manassas crimson tide, And every banner-bearer fell And gallant Whaley died. And Gregg, the noble and the great. The Bayard of the slain. Passed through the open glory gate Of one fierce conflict plain. But to our hearts tliey cannot die — These fateful days of yore, Wliose carnage lights flash wild and high Along the distant shore. They can not die while Mem'ry lives Her sacred watch to keep Above the graves where valor gives Her martyr'd children sleep; While deathful groans from Fred'ricksburg Re-echo through the past. And Knoxville and the Wilderness Still hear the cannon blast. They can not die while Gettysburg Lifts up her scarlet plains. Or battle cries of Hood's Brigade Resound from bloody Gaines. There in War's vintage time of wrath You walked the wine-press red, Till every narrow purple path Was heavy with your dead. And here I pause, where Southland grieves Within that battle's gloom, To hang a wreath of laurel leaves Upon a soldier's tomb. Kentucky ranks his knightly race Among her noblest brave. And when she mourns her honored dead She weeps by Marshall's grave. Along that road of dreadful years Of woe and pall and gloom — That road so full of Rachel's tears. So full of freedom's doom. You saw above war's altar way Your Silver Star ashine. And placed your dead each fearful day Upon that reeking shrine. 230 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE oil chrismal oil of sacrifice ! Oh blood of heroes slain ! Poured out by war's uulioly priests On war's unholy fane ! Time cannot hide your crimson drops With his concealing balms, Though Hope may blossom where you fell, And Peace may wave her palms! What if the ways are white with bloom. And flushed with rosy dawns — Can sunlight lift from Calvary The weight of cross and thorns? What if a rainbow spans the sky And deluge birds come back — Can we forget the doves we lost 'Wlien flood and storm were black? Can we forget that ending day, Wlien clash of arms did cease, And passion overbalanced law, And nations called it peace ? Peace ! Peace, when every way was red With drops of battle rain, And mourners for the sacred dead Were bound with victors' chain! Peace ! when our land was desolate Of all that made it fair. And Hope by Davis' prison grate Grew dumb in her despair? They called it peace — that Xorthern band, Who came with vengeful law, And over all our helpless land Strewed aftermath of war. We called it death — our nation's death. And by her bloody grave We drank the dregs of Marah's cup That Gentile victors gave. But now, when Time has bridged the gulf — The chasm filled with gore. That stretched its cruel crimson length Along our Southern shore. Those victors reach their bloody hands Across that path of pain. And tell us with Iscariot lips They sorrow for our slain. They prate of love and friendship true Who gave our darkest hour — They only wish our strengthened hand To lift them into power. Once when a battle fiercely raged, A chieftain called for aid, And quickly from the war-worn ranks They sent him Hood's Brigade; And one rode out before the band — The noblest hero there — To lead the charge with eager hand. Where others feared to dare. "Go back ! Go back !" the soldiers cried, "We'll win the passage here," And Kerr rushed to the charger's side And forced him to the rear. While through the battle's awful blare You filled the ghastly breach That shell and shot had opened there In many a gory reach. Today that chieftain lies at rest Beneath Virginia's sod, Death bore from out life's battle front His saintly soul to God. But you are left a place to keep With sword of suffrage free; Now, at your country's Wilderness, Redeem your pledge to Lee! Fill every breach with men of truth. Who will not fear to go Where Honor is the signal light. However fierce the foe. Your valiant deeds along the past Have made your Texas great. And down the distant years to come Will light this fair young State. You kept aloft her battle flags When others fain would yield. And bore them on their shattered staffs From every crimson field. Now wrap her in their sacred folds. From storm and tempest wild. And keep her pure from vandal touch. Our Southland's youngest child ! MEMORIAL ADDRESS BY REV. DR. MITCHELL. The memorial address, which was the event of the day, was then delivered by Eev. Dr. Mitchell. He said: Soldiers of Hood's Brigade: Fellow Soldiers — Ten long, weary years and more have passed since you, who never turned your back to the enemy in the day of battle, stacked your arms in the presence of a victo- rious foe. Having done all that manhood, pa- triotism, valor could do for the cause which was a thousand times dearer to you than life itself, at the bidding of him who was worthy to bo your chief, and whose name occupies the proudest place in the galaxy of fame; at the bidding of Robert E. Lee, the immortal, you proudly stacked your arms upon a field which you had covered with imperishable glory. Your decimated ranks, from which so many of your comrades had gloriously fallen on a hundred ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 231 battlefields, in the fearful campaigns of a four years' war, stood, on that sad day of surrender, the proudest spectacle, in human view, that the world has ever beheld. Your country in the es- timation of your hearts, and the hearts of mil- lions whom you loved, was gone, passed into the hands and under the control of your con- querors. The cause, the idol of your heirts, for which you had a passion deep as the depths of your nature, the cause of human liberty un- der constitutional guarantees, such as the Southron by descent, by habit of life and by cultivated sentiment, was pre-eminently fitted to nurture, defend and maintain, was lost, and lost forever, or until you and your brethren, again restored to place and power, should be permitted, by the more peaceful influences of the forum and the ballot box, to become the custodians of the grand principles for which your Eevolutionary sires had fought, and which you, attempting by force of arms, fc) maintain, had, if not absolutely and forever, at least for the present, lost. Your comrades who had gone with you to the front to conquer or to die, had, m^'st of them, gone to the camping ground "on the other side of the river." Zollicoffer, Sidney Johnston, Polk, Jackson, and "a multitude that no man could number" of the purest patriots and the noblest heroes that the world had ever beheld, were sleeping "the sleep that knows no waking," or camping on the plains of immortality, while the hearts of all the people were broken aud bleeding. On that sad day, while all was thu^ environed, you, with the fragment of the noble Army of the Potomac about you, obeying the command of him whose orders you had never disobeyed, with an eye undimmed and a heart unmoved, proudly yielded the field to the fo?. No tinge of shame suffused your cheek, no craven spirit caused your head to bow ; but, with an eagle eye and a heart of steel, and lofty will, you stood in the presence of your conquer- ors, the admiration of the world, "the nob'est Eomans of them all." The cause which you de- fended had ne'er been tarnished in your hands. Nor has it failed on your account. The flag you bore had never trailed. Pierced, torn, covered with dust and blood, you had with a Spartan, or what is more, a Texan courage, bravely borne it on the fields of Yorktown and Eltham Land- ing, of the Seven Pines and Gaines' Mill, and Malvern Hill, and Hazle River, of the second Manassas, and South Mountain and Sharps- burg, of Fredericksburg and Suffolk, and Get- tysburg, of Knoxville, and Chifkamauga of the Wilderness, and Spottsylvania, and Cold Har- bor, of Eussell's Mill, and New Market, and Petersburg and Richmond, and many others less known to fame, but not less hard fought fields, you had borne that honored, much loved flag, and when you furled it you knew, and your country knew, and none knew better than the foeman, that those who bore it had done a sol- dier's duty. Wlien you surrendered, the most untutored savage might have known that that last soldier act of yours was, like all its prede- cessors, an act of honor and good faith. Yours was not a mercenary horde of hirelings, nor were you drafted for the field. It was when the first tocsin was sounded, when Texas was only permitted to give three regiments to the army of defense, at a double quick you and your comrades stepped into the ranks and filled them up. Some of your number, fearing lest they should be too late to be enrolled in the favored companies — traveled by day and by night, on horseback and on foot, to reach the place of en- listment. Such an one I have now in my eye, and perhaps many more are within the sound of my voice, who traveled on foot twenty-five miles and more, in the dead of night, lest he should be too late to join the vanguard of the Texas legions. Such zeal, such ardor, such will, such high resolve gave promise of the prow- ess which was to mark your soldier life. It was qualities like these which, brought into action and trained, fitted you for the almost super- human work which you did under the leader- ship of Johnston and Longstreet, and Bragg and Jackson and Lee. It was traits like these which developed you into such soldiers that you be- came comparable to the "Old Guard" of Napo- leon, made you the objects of the admiration, and subjects of the eulogy of Stonewall Jack- son, and it was these which even made you a necessity to the great Hero of the Confederate war, say, the Hero of the world, Eobert E. Lee, at the battle of the Wilderness. I pause. It was a new era in the war. The fourth and the last act in the tragedy was open- ing. The Federal Government, backed by the physical force of the world, or so much of it as it needed, had sent out an army of more than two hundred thousand soldiers, the best armed, the best equipped army in the world with the best officers in the estimation of its shrewd President which the then LTnited States could afford. They planted themselves upon Virginia soil, and and promptly her devoted, chivalrous son led his veterans, only sixty thousand, against them. It was a fearful stake, and the odds against the just was but too great. But liCe was there, and the spirit of Jackson was there, and the memory of him inspired the heart and nerved the arm of every Southron, and un- der its influence they stood like a "Stonewall" against those legions of the North. 232 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE But men were dying all the while, and the shattered ranks of Lee were thinning, while for every Northman who was cut down two fresh men took his place. And Lee began to think of the Alamo, and then of Gaines' Mill, and then he wondered if Hood's Brigade would not arrive in time. It was such a time as when Napoleon watclied, and waited, and longed for the arrival of Grouchy on the field of Waterloo. Grouchy never came, and the star of the Corsican — the first Consul — the Emperor Na- poleon — set upon the rock of St. Helena. But Hood's Brigade arrived, my boys! and with it came return of hope to him who, until then, had never been so bare of hope. Lee placed himself at the head of the brigade, and shouted the Texans on to victory. It was a gallant sight, it was a noble scene. But look, you ! Every man of Hood's Brigade stands still ! And won- der and amazement are answered by a shout which comes from every man along that line. That shout says: "Lee to the rear! We are ready to do or die, but thou, the concentrated patriotism, and wisdom, and glory of our land, thou mayest not go !" Halting, he slowly wended his way to the rear, meanwhile waving them on, and offering up a pray'er that the God of battles would be with them. The tide of the battle was soon turned by the "Old Guard'' then. But it was a fearful price we paid, even for that victory; two out of every three of the six hundred men who went into that fight never came out again ! But the war is over, soldiers of the brigade; on our part, at least, the war is over. We have indeed sad memories of the past, which we cher- ish, and he is but a tyrant, and no friend of man or liberty, who would seek to prevent us from cherishing those sad memories. Our country — our Southern country — is still sacred and dear to us. It has not ceased to be our home, and the home of all, living or dead, that we love. We will rear monuments over the graves of our departed heroes. We will pre- serve a correct memorial of their noble lives and heroic deeds, and teach our children to revere them. Posterity will yet do them that justice which their living enemies will not give, nor permit their friends to give them. If any think us unnatural in loving best our own be- loved South, we remind them of the language of a noble Englishman. When John Adams went to England after our independence was gained, George the Third jested with him one day upon his being under French influence. The noble reply of Adams was, "I must avow to your Majesty that I have no attachment but to my own country." The King answered quick- ly, "An honest man will never have any other." One day when the great painter, Benjamin West, of Pennsylvania, was in the presence of the King, in London, some courtiers who were jealous of West's influence with the King, spoke of a defeat of the Americans, hoping that his sorrow thereat would offend the King. West, perceiving their object, said frankly to George, "I am a loyal and grateful subject to my King, but I can never rejoice at any misfortunes which befall my native land." The King cor- dially replied, "It is a noble sentiment, Mr. West; and I assure you that no man will ever fall in my estimation because he loves his native land." Shall we, then^ be condemned if we sympathize with our friends and with our na- tive land in their sufferings and misfortunes? You do well, therefore, fellow soldiers, in keep- ing up this brigade organization, and in labor- ing to gather all the facts of its histoi-y, so that they may be put upon record for the benefit of your country and of posterity. If, when the heat of battle is all subsided, men of all sections do not seek to share the glory of such deeds as were done by the men of Hood's Brigade, then human nature, in some of its developments, is the vilest thing on the face of the earth, and the meanest, and all talk of a real union of the sections is a myth and a lie. But we are called, fellow-soldiers and fellow- citizens, to a high career of duty. This country is ours still, and we owe it to ourselves and to the world, to shake off, by joint effort with our friends of all sections, what remains of political tyranny, and material depression, and thus make our condition, if possible, as good as it was, and if possible, better than it was. De- spondency ill suits our condition, and ill be- comes the Southern character. I know that we have much in the recollections of the past and the conditions of the present to depress and em- barrass us. "But can the noble mind forever brood The weary victim of a weary mood? On heartless cares that squander life away. And cloud young genius brightening into day? Shame to the coward thought that e'er betrayed The noon of manhood to a mirtle shade !" The earth is as generous as it over was. Na- ture yields a kind return for human effort; and human nature is as capable of high achieve- ments as it ever was. Not only do our patriot sires who fought and gained our liberties a hun- dred years ago, tell us to take care of the legacy which tliey bequeathed us, and hand it down to our children enhanced, embellished and im- proved, but the men of San Jacinto ancf of the ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 233 Alamo, and the men who have made imperish- able the names of "Gaines' Mill," and the "Wilderness," and a hundred other fields, speak to us through their deeds of mighty valor, and bid us work out for ourselves a destiny grand as our country, and noble as our sires and our fallen heroes. "Thy proud lords, unpitied land ! shall see That man hath yet a soul — and dare be free ! A little while, along thy sadd'ning plains. The starless night of desolation reigns; Truth shall restore the light by nature given, And, like Prometheus, bring the fire of Heaven ! Prone to the dust oppression shall be hurled, Her name, her nature, withered from the world ! Yes, in that generous cause forever strong, The patriot's virtue and the poet's song. Still, as the tide of ages roll away. Shall charm the world, unconscious of decay. And there are hearts prophetic hope may trust. That slumber yet in uncreated dust. Ordained to fire the adoring sons of earth With every charm of wisdom and of worth ; Ordained to light, with intellectual day. The mazy wheels of nature as they play; Or, warm with nature's energy, to glow. And rival all our greatest names below ; To pour redress on all our injured realm. The oppressor to dethrone, the proud to whelm ; To chase destruction from our plundered shore, With arms and arts that triumphed once before ! Come, Heavenly Powers ! primeval peace re- store ! Jjove ! Mercy ! Wisdom ! rule forevermore !" If man were recreant, and failed to guard the soldier's fame, still would this proud duty be performed by fairer forms, and gentler lips, and lovelier hands. No true soldier ever failed to find a friend in woman ; an admiring, idoliz- ing friend, who, to honor and to crown him, took delight. This crowd of delicate beauty and gentle womanhood is here today, fellow-sol- diers, to honor you. They come to wreath a fresh chaplet for your brows, to impress upon your hearts the expression of their appreciation of your noble valor and self-sacrificing service in their behalf. They tender you their smiles, and only less than heavenly benedictions. They will bless you, and sing of the fame of your glory long as you live upon earth, and when you join the encampment of your comrades who are gone before, they will wat^r your resting place with their tears, and decorate it with flowers culled by fairest hands and guarded by fondest hearts. Following letter from Major Sam C. Timpson carried its hearers back to the battle where Major Timpson, in command of a Federal bat- talion, made intimate acquaintance with the prowess of Hood's Texas Brigade, which circum- stance possibly helped to make him a valuable citizen of Houston directly after the war. P. B. Timpson, a wealthy and prominent factor in Houston financial circles, is a son of Major Timpson. LETTER FROM MAJOR TIMPSON, Houston, June 26, 1877. Robert Burns, Esq., Secretary Hood's Brigade, Houston, Texas: Dear Sir — I regret exceedingly my inability to accept the kind invitation extended to me to participate in the reunion of the survivors of Hood's gallant Brigade at Waco, on the 27th in- stant, but fully appreciate and am thankful for the compliment paid me. Pushing business en- gagements compel my presence in Houston, and I am therefore denied a pleasure which none but those who were in active service during the late war can fully and completely realize — that of meeting with those who, whether they wore the gray or the blue, whether comrades or oppo- nents, can, now that peace spreads her white wings over our common country, extend cordial greetings, talk over the scenes of the past, and rejoice together that Federal and Confederate are vieing with each other in promoting the wel- fare and prosperity of this great nation. It is in no spirit of disparagement to any other command on either side during the late war, that I most heartily bear testimony to the gallant achievements of Hood's Brigade. The reputation gained by it was due solely to the fact that it was always ready and eager to do the hard work which fell to its lot to perform upon the battlefield, and never failed when called upon. The best evidence of this fact is the testimony of those who met your command on many a hotly and well contested field, for it was a common saying in the army of the Po- tomac, among the veterans, that Longstreet's Corps was like Napoleon's grenadiers — always on hand, and always to be depended on. More than once during the continuance of the war, and prominently the Wilderness did the promptness of Hood's Brigade turn the tide of battle. The testimony of the troops that were pushing Lee at the time show how gallantly and successfully the Texas Brigade and the balance of Longstreet's Corps fought and how they saved the day. It affords me a sincere pleasure to bear tes- timony to the valor of this splendid corps, and 234 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE I rejoice that the opportunity has been afforded me to do so, in making this acknowledgment of your kind invitation. I have said sufficient to show in what esteem Hood's Brigade was held by those upon the Federal side, and in doing so have performed nothing but a duty. I herewith enclose the remnant of the colors of a regiment that met Hood's Brigade on some of the hardest contested battlefields during the war. It was carried by the right general guide of the Ninety-fifth Regiment, New York State Volunteers, First Brigade, First Division, First Army Corps, Army of the Potomac. It was carried with the regiment through the fol- lowing engagements : Cedar Mountain. Rappa- hannock Station, 'UTiite Sulphur Springs, Gainesville, Groveton, Manassas, South iloun- tain, Antietam, Upperville, Union, Ashby's Gap, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettys- burg, Wilderness, Spottsylvania Court House, Cold Harbor, Five Forks, and other battles around Richmond. At Sharpsburg it was used to rally the right wing of the regiment ; w;is planted in a cornfield on the Federal ri'ght and opposite the Confederate left, which, as far as can be ascertained from the testimony of par- .licipants, was the position held by Hood's Brigade, and as the cornfield was taken and re- taken several times during the progress of the battle, it is not unreasonable to assume that the two flags were not far apart during this part of the engagement. I trust your reunion for 1877 will have a large attendance and prove a pleasant and agreeable affair for those who are fortunate enough to be able to attend. With my best wishes, and long life and pros- perity to the survivors of Hood's Brigade, and a tear to the memory of those who sleep on "Fame's eternal camping ground," I remain, Yours truly, Saji C. Timpson. When tlie tattered remnant of the Ninety- fifth New York Regiment, sent up by Major Timpson, was exhibited, it was greeted with the wildest cheers by the Association, and when it was announced that regiment had lost thir- teen color bearers at Sharpsburg or Antietam, as the Federal army named the battle, the reg- iment was cheered again and again for its gal- lantry. LIVINGSTON REUNION. Royally Welcomed. Hon. Jas. E. Hill's Address to the Veterans. Polk County's Greeting to the Veterans of Hood's Brigade. Deeds of Valor and Patriotism Recalled. Livingston, Texas, June 28. — Following is the speech of Hon. James E. Hill in welcoming the veterans of Hood's Texas Brigade : Veterans of Hood's Texas Brigade and Con- federate and Federal Soldiers: On behalf of the citizens of Livingston, I extend to you for them a most hearty welcome. There is no body of men nearer or dearer to our hearts than the survivors of Hood's Texas Brigade. Your name will carry }'0u to any hearthstone in Polk County, and there you will be received as an honored guest. The Confederate dead of tl-eir country lay beneath the sod on the battlefields of the Confederacy, from the craggy field of Gettysburg to the arid plains of Val Verde, and from the plains of Kentucky to the blue Atlan- tic and the rolling waves of the Southern gulf ; and wherever they sleep they rest in the graves of heroes, covered with honor as proud and as bright as was ever won by a soldier or a pa- triot. You are among the fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters and kindreds of these dead he- roes today, and in the name of the living and the dead, we thrice welcome you, for in honor- ing you we keep green the memory of our loved ones who fell by your side on every bat- tlefield you fought. The proudest record of Polk County is the glorj' achieved in arms by her honored dead, and by Hood's Texas Brig- ade, for in that body of heroes are numbered Company B, First Regiment, and Companies H and K, Fifth Regiment, from this county, a counby who furnished in three years more Confederate soldiers than she had votes. Yes, I say "proud record," for time will be no more when the name and prowess in arms of Hood's Texas Brigade is forgotten. So long as liberty, honor, love of country, patriotism and heroic deeds of the brave and the good are cherished as a virtue, so long will your names live as bright letters in histor\-'s page. From the ear- liest dawn of civilization down along the cor- ridors of time to this day, no body of soldiers in any clime or age have ever excelled you in valor and in military prowess. The tenth legion of C'jesar, the old guard of Napoleon and ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 235 Hood's Texas Brigade will ever after be cited as examples of the bravest of the brave. Napoleon said, whenever he saw the white plume of the intrepid leader of the old guard waiving, he knew that victory was perching on his eagle?. So the great Lee, when all else had failed and defeat seemed certain, called for Hood's Texas Brigade, and when they charged they carried the death rattle to the throats of the foe an.l planted the stars and bars on the enemy's ram- parts. At Gaines' Mill, when charge after charge of brave and tried soldiers had failed to reach the enemies' guns, Hood came on the field with the Texas Brigade. Lee asked if he could break the enemies' line. The prompt reply, ''I will try," was enough. You charged bayonets with your great leader at your head, and thougli one-half of the Fourth Texas fell dead or wounded on the field, no halt was made until the guns were captured and turned on the rout- ed foe, who were so completely demoralize 1 that an entire regiment surrendered bodily to the Fifth Texas. History records no more dead- ly charge and heroic deed in arms. The cry of the Federal gunner, "You must be devils," shows the panic you carried to the enemies' hearts. At the Wilderness, when all seemed lost, Lee called for Hood's Texas Brigade, an 1 when he placed himself at your head to load you in the charge, that act alone would have rendered your names immortal. But when you cried, "Lee to the rear, we will rout the foe." then was enacted one of the brightest pages of history in the annals of time. The devotion to your great leader, the bravery and determina- tion then displayed in that charge, whereby victory was won out of defeat, wreathed your brows in chaplets of eternal fame. When Captain Ike Turner bid us farewell on receiving the stars and bars from the hands of a fair damsel of Polk County, he waved his cap at the girls that gathered around him and said, "When I return I will bring each of j'ou a hero." That bravest of our brave fell by the enemy's guns, but true to his promise his sol- diers that survied the enemy's bullets returned home heroes. Our other two gallant companies, B, First Eegiment, and H, Fifth Regiment, were equal in heroic deeds to Company K and the gallant and lamented Captain Turner. We welcome to our hearths and our homes, and as to our brave Confederate dead, with ever}- pul- sation of our hearts say : Here sleep the brave who sink to rest, With all their country's wishes blessed. When Spring with dewy fingers cold. Returns to deck their hallow'd mould. She there shall dress a sweeter sod Than fairy's feet have ever trod. By fairy hands their knell is rung; By forms unseen their dirge is sung. There honor comes, a pilgrim gray. To bless the turf that wraps their clay, And freedom shall awhile repair. To dv.-ell, a weeping hermit, there. GEN. JOHN B. HOOD AT WACO REUNION, JUNE 27, 1877. After dinner was over and the band had played a few airs, the audience again assembled and General Robertson introduced GENERAL HOOD. He said that he had hardly hoped to be pres- ent at this reunion of his old comrades, but business that was as urgent in its force with him now as he had sometimes been with them had brought him to Texa.s, and he remainel to meet them on this occasion. Everywhere he had met with that familiar and hearty gi'asp of the hand he had felt in the days gone by, and that it was so cordial and true that it took him back to the days of his boyhood, when he was at West Point, and had gone to meet his mother and brothers. His fondness for his comrades and love for them was greater than for all things on earth save his family, and his meeting with them stirred up the deepest fountains of his heart in pleasurable emotions. He had a few words to say to them concerning the fights he had gone through with them, and while he would say much that was perfectly familiar to them, he would say some things they never be- fore knew concerning his orders and the cir- cumstances surrounding him on the different occasions, to which he would allude. The first at which they had become ACQUAINTED WITH 'THE ENEMY was at Eltham's Landing. True, in that fight they were only engaged with the skirmish line, but it was their first baptism of fire, the place where he first knew them and they him. At Gaines' Mill they first felt the keen edge of bat- tle. This was not only one of the grandest bat- tles of the revolution, but the first struggle in 236 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE which they had partaken. He had rode up to General Lee and that officer had said to him, "General Hood, the enemy are liere and we have not broken their lines ; I want them off the field." He replied that he believed if any troops could do it his brigade could. He then moved his brigade forward, and soon they were under fire. In emerging from the woods the Fourth Eegimcnt struck an open, bald field, through which they had to charge. He deter- mined to go with his old regiment and drive the enemy from their guns in front of them. On through the field they swept, and before they had gotten in five hundred yards of the enemy Colonel Marsliall and Lieutenant Colonel Warwick had fallen never to rise again. As they rushed down the hillside across tJie ravine and to the hilltop beyond, he gave the command to "fix bayonets." They received the order with a yell and a more impetuous rush forward. On they went until the ditch and breastworks and first guns were carried. Here the regiment took the bit in their teeth and forced themselves ahead, capturing and driving everything before them. The Fourth Texas Eegiment never satiated their appetites in this conflict until they had taken battery after battery and demolished line after line, until they had fourteen guns. The battle of Manassas always brought to his mind the gallant Upton and the Fifth Texas. Here he paid a glowing tribute to the gallanti-}- and qualities of the lamented Upton as a soldier. And in the same connection took occasion to al- lude to General Logan, the orator of the day, characteriing him as an able, energetic, brave and dashing officer, one who won his spurs by gallant fighting as well as by ability. AT SECOND MANASSAS the Fifth Texas took the reins in their hands, and fighting faster than he could keep up with them, had strewn the field with red breeches (Zouaves), and were crowding fast into the very vitals of the enemy. At Second Manas- sas General Longstreet's orders to him were to move on the enemy slowly, and he would send other brigades along to assist him, but the Fifth Texas never gave any other brigade a chance to come up. AT SHAEPSBDRG the First Eegiment concluded to fight on its own hook, as it were. Here they went into the fight with 2G0 men, whipping and driving everything they found in advance of the other regiments, coming out with forty men. With each of these fights were associated these par- ticular regiments. AT CHICAMAUGA. On Saturday he commanded the right wing of the army, but on Sunday morning the gal- lant Longstreet took command, and he was given command of five divisions. When he fell from his horse wounded in that terrible fight it was his fortune to fall into the arms of his old brigade and by them to be borne from the field. Could anyone wonder then, after having shared together such perils and privations, that their hearts were knit together as with great hooks of steel? Eeverting again to Gaines' Mill, of which battle this was the fifteenth anniversary, on the same anniversary eight years ago Go 1 had blessed him with two sweet little daughters. The General then drew a beautiful simile of flowers as illustrative of his love for his old command. He then drew a comparison of the past and present since the war, and said he was NOW HOPEFUL and buoyant for the future, but had only be- come so within the past six months. Prior to then he couldn't get the devil out of him, but now all looks brilliant before him. Through the wisdom of the President, Louisiana and South Carolina were able once more to assume their stations as sovereign States. They were again free and prosperity was dawning upon them. He then thanked his comrades for meet- ing him, and thanked the people of Waco for the magnificent welcome accorded him. REUNION AT BRENHAM, JUNE 22, 1881. I After an opening piece by the band. Doctor Chaplin led in a fervent appeal to the throne of grace, the burden of which was that the time might speedily come when the men of the South should be understood by their brethren of the North, when Ihey should be seen as they are, and when all the scars of the late terrible strife should be healed. An impromptu glee club sung most artistically. Colonel D. C. Giddings then came to the front and was received with loud applause. He welcomed the brigade in the name of the people of Washington County. He said: We felt honored by your presence, and would we be if we were not ready to extend to you ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 237 that welcome which your conduct so richly merits at the hands of the people of Texas ? We welcome you, too, because your presence will tend to dissipate the error that the reunion of the two armies will tend to keep alive the ani- mosities of the late war. Had the matters at issue in that war been left to a vote of the sol- diers of the two parties, or even of the Union armies, a peaceful solution would have fol- lowed and bloodshed would have been saved. (Applause.) Success is the measure of merit. Had you been successful, the world would have rang with peans to your praise. But as you fought in a lost cause, we of the South claim the right to pay you tribute. (Applause.) All honor to the men who fell on both sides, whether they wore the blue or the grey. Their blood and their ashes mingle in the same soil, and together have nourished the beauteous flowers that grew on their mounds. Why not the surviors do likewise, and forget sectional passion and hatred ? Many of the soldiers on the other side are willing to forget and forgive (applause), and I am sure that we shall not be laggard. Washington County welcomes to her borders the soldiers of the lost cause, and just as warm- ly welcomes the honest soldiers of the Union. Again, on behalf of our people, I welcome you to our town, our county, our houses, our home circles and our hearts. (Loud applause.) Judge John N. Henderson, of Bryan, on be- half of the brigade, responded as follows : Address of Judge John N. Henderson. Fellow-citizens, ladies and gentlemen, and comrades of Hood's Texas Brigade: The duty has been confided to me, by the committee, of responding on the part of the brigade to the welcome which has been extended to us by the people of this community through the eloquent remarks of the gentleman who has just ad- dressed us. I should have preferred that the mantle on this occasion should have fallen upon worthier shoulders than mine, but, inadequate as are my own powers, I feel it a pleasing task to return, however feebly, our gratitude for this splendid ovation. But who would have expect- ed less from the people of old Washington County, from whence went forth to the battle' fields of Virginia two of the thirty-two compa- nies which composed Hood's Texas Brigade? (Cheers.) We have met again, fellow soldiers, after an interval of a year. As is our custom, we have come together from every portion of our beau- tiful State, to hold our annual reunion. For the time being, the busy cares of life are forgot ; the farmer has left his plow; the mechanic his shop; the merchant his store; the stockman his ranch; the lawyer and physician his offiice, and the remnant of Hood's Texas Brigade have as- sembled together. May I inquire for what pur- pose are we here ? I know it has been said that the object of these organizations is to foster and keep alive the animosities of the late war. By others it has been charged that they have a political significance; but I undertake to say that the accusation is utterly without founda- tion, and it is with pride that I appeal to the records of our own brigade reunions to refute the charge, with reference to ourselves. (Ap- plause. ) No, comrades, we are met for a nobler pur- pose. We have assembled together in social re- union, and our hearts go out to one another over the sacred recollections of the past. Though we are soldiers of a lost cause, we feel that we suffered no dishonor in defeat, and we are here for the purpose of renewing and cementing afresh ties that were welded amid scenes that tried men's souls. And today, where we now stand, the mystic chords of memory are touched and we look back across the lapse of near twenty years, and recall our share of the events of that sanguinary drama which drenched this land with fraternal blood. It is unnecessary on this occasion that I should do more than allude to the career of the Texas Brigade in Virginia, for you, my coun- trymen, are familiar with its achievements. There was scarcely a battle of importance fought from Eltham's Landing to Appomat- tox, in which it was not engaged, and in some it bore a prominent part. At Eltham's Landing it successfully aided in covering the flank of our army on its retreat from Yorktown; and such was the bravery of the First Texas Eegiment on that occasion, that General Smith, the division commander, said of it that, "had he forty thousand such men he would undertake a successful invasion of the North." Again, at Gaines' Farm, the brigade acted no mean part in securing that glorious victory, and the Fourth Texas, by its deeds of daring valor, covers itself with immortal renown. At Manassas the command was again con- spicuous, and by their gallantry did much to achieve that splendid success. The lamented Hood said of the conduct of the Fifth Eegiment on that field, that "it slipped the bridle, broke through three lines of battle, and penetrated to the very heart of the enemy." (Prolonged ap- plause.) And at Sharpsburg, too, throughout that ter- rible day which has been characterized as the fiercest struggle of the war, the Texas Brigade fought with desperate valor, and against fearful '^ And at Gettysburg and on other fields they received honorable mention. _ But if there were no other page in the batt e history of that brigade than the ^\llderness it wonkl stand alone as a sufficient monument o The leroism and valor of that little band ot Texans The passage of the bridge at Looi b>- Napoleon was a grand scene ; the assault o t Mc- Donald at Wagram, with '^^V;^ h«ri of the was a sublime spectacle; and the chaige of the light brigade at Balaklava, since made immor al by the poet's pen; these all mark epochs o he courage of men on the field of battle, but to my mind the charge of the Texas Brigade at the SlSness under the eye of the immorta Lee ids without a parallel in the annals ow^r^ Those were trained soldiery, and moved to the onslaught like a piece of --hmery, driven to their duty by the stern rules of ^^i^"! line. These moved to the charge, in the face of over- whelming odds, and against a victorious enemy Ihey changed with the coolness of veterans, but not more nerved by discipline than by the fire, of patriotism which burned m the bosom of each citizen soldier, and which determined hiin to do or die in a cause which he deemed pst and holy. "Musketry to right of them, Musketry to left of them, Musketry in front of them, Volleyed and thundered. Stormed at with shot and shell. Boldly they charged, and well. Into the jaws of death, Into the mouth of hell." I Though no sculptured marble rears alof Is spotless shaft to tell to the stranger that the.e Jo fell at Thermopyte"; though no paternal government stretches forth its Fotectmg arms to raise a splendid mausoleum to the fallen CoSederate heroes of th<^. Wilderness, y^et^ the. deeds of valor are enshrined in the hearts of Er conntrymen, and in the he-^s of the a - mirer« of true courage and manhood through out the world; and, in the urn of l^^tory th bri'ditcst page will be reserved, m which their memories will be embalmed, and will go sound- ing down the ages to the remotest tirne. Suffice it that this little band of Texans, sur- rounded as they were by tl^e m°st extraordinary circumstances, felt and realized that Texas had committed to their care and keeping her iair fame and her sacred honor. They were inspired bv the deeds of the illustrious heroes of the Alamo, of Goliad, and of San Jacinto, and they determined to bear aloft the honor of their na- tive State upon the points of their bayonets, to victory or death. It was no ignoble task to earn a place in the annals of the army of North- ern Virginia; and Texas need not feel ashamed of the deeds of those, her children, written in letters of blood upon almost every battlefield of Vir. 1ST4, have been taken l)V Mr. ;!iil Mrs. Thatclier M. Adams of Xew York. Odile ^lusson and Ida Richardson, twins. born October 19, 1870, have been taken by ^Ir. and Mrs. Geo. F. McGehee, of Woodsville, Miss- issippi. Oswald, bom July 11, 1878, has been takea by Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Harney, of Scars- dale, Xew York. Anna Gertrude, bom August 4, 1879, has i.i-en taken by ^Ir. and Mrs. M. Joseph, of Co- luiiibus, Georgia. It is proper that I should add, in view of the kindly interest which prompts your inquiries, that the above named parties, who have so kind- ly and generously opened both their homes and hearts to these orphans, are known to each other as well as known to or connected with many of the family friends of the latter; and ;n'e people whose worth morally and socially will insure for the children affectionate care and all the advantages of cultured education and training. The amount of funds that have been contrib- uted for the maintenance of the children is $18,- 412.04. These funds are still in the custody of the joint relief committee, composed as fol- lows: W. E. Lyman, chairman ; Francis T. Xich- olls, James Buckner, Samuel Flower, D. E. Calder, Jno. H. Murray, of Anny Xorth Vir- ginia ; J. A. Chalaron, G. T. Beauregard S. D. Stockman, Fred X. Ogden. Walter V. Crouch, of army of Tennessee; and have been invested, as they have been received, in bonds and stocks of the highest standing, mostly United States four per cents. As the cost of maintenance of the children, for the present, will be generously borne by those who have taken them in charge, it is proposed that the above fund, with such additions as niav result from f'n-tne- ;>o>-i!i!i' contributions, from settlement of the Hood and Hennen estates, from sale of General Hood's book, or otherwise, shall be securely place! un- der the joint direction of the aforesaid com- mittee and legal representatives of the childrc!) as a ready recourse in case the vicissitudes of fortune or other causes should deprive either or all of them of the protection and support they are now receiving; or, otherwise should good fortune so determine, to remain intact, save by its accumulations, for distribution, proportion- ately, as each of the beneficiaries may arrive at the proper age. In this connection I would ex- press the hope that the General's book, "Ad- vance and Eetreat." ma}' meet with a much more extended sale, as I am informed by the parties having the same immelain; when the humming of her factories, the clinking of her anvils and hammers, the buzzing of her s-iws and the roar of her furnaces fill tb.e air with the music of industry, peace and plenty, and over all, floats our noble countr)''s flag, then will her chivalric people remember the heroic deeds of her sons, and all throughout her borders, from the sil- very mountains of New Mexico to the genial waters of the Gulf v, ill sing their praises, in one united, eternal, ever-swelling chorus of harmonious voices, the reverheratiou of which will flout along gently down tlie aisles of time, echoing and re-echoing tliroughout the bound- less recesses of the far off infinity ; and the conduct of the old brigade and its gallant lead- er will shine out with a yet more refulgent beauty. Again, Soldiers, we greet you with a hearty welcome to the bosom of nld Milam. OENERAL J. n. UOBERTSON of Hood's Brigade made a brief but eloquent response to the address of welcome. GOVERNOIl JOHX IREL.\ND then made the following well-defined speech, which was niost enthusiastically received the great principle of civil liberty for which the South contended. You may defeat a people, but you can not kill a princiide. A principle is eternal, being part of the eternal law. Therefore the veterans of the Confederacy, among whom Hood's Texas Brigade made for themselves an illustrious name, arc held in honor. Their valor and self-sacrifice for their country are an inspiration and example for this and succeeding generations for all time. Texas has not forgotten her dead who died for her on the battlefields of the Confederacy. The surviving veterans are venerable not only because of age and the weight of years, but also because of their achievements and endurance, their courage, wounds, and hardships bravely borne. The gathering of these old men honor- able will lie a notable occasion. The Navasota reunion of Hood's Texas Brigade will be a fit- ting assemblage of the old soldiers, a pleasure to them, and memorable exhibition to our young men of the glory of the gray. THE PROCESSION. The proceedings at the Opera House closed at 11 o'clock. After charming music by the hand the procession formed on Washington .Vvenue, and marched to the barbecue ground in the following order: Herb's Light Guard Band, of Houston ; Bryan Rifles, commanded by Captain Tom Mc- Queen ; Navasota Guards, commanded by Ca{>- tain James Wesson; Lee's Light Infantry, commanded by Captain Robert Harlock, Jr.; Governor Ireland and other distinguished vis- itors ; members of Hood's Brigade, in carriages and buggies; citizens in buggies and on horse- Ijack and citizens on foot. Thus formed the procession under charge of Grand ilarshal Joe D. Baker and ass'stants moved up Washington Avenue to Railroad Street and turned in that thoroughfare. At this point the scene was grand and imposing. The measured tread of the marching military in perfect harmony with the sweet, inspiring strains of martial music, surrounded by pranc- 1 ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 253 ing steeds, gay paraphernalia, bright bayonets, glistening and glittering in the sunshine, aug- mented by the cheers and plaudits of thou< sands of patriots who thronged the wayside, vividly brought to mind involuntary visions of the terrible scenes through which the torn and shattered remnant of one of the bravest brig- ades that ever faced a foe had passed. Arriving at the grounds, ranks were broken and a rush made for the grandstand. In a few seconds all available space in and around it was occupied by those eager to hear the patriotic recitation by one of Navasota's loveliest daughters, Miss Julia Owen. In a firm, sweet voice, as clear and as distinct as the silvery notes of a tinkling bell, she impressively uttered the soul-thrilling sentiments contained in the beautiful poem, "The Southern Soldier." It touched the hearts of the old heroes and brought tears to many eyes. Following are the verses : THE SOUTHERN SOLDIER. The war is passed; the weary march; The charge upon the cannon's mouth. Have left a remnant of the brave Defenders of our lovely South. And now that peace returns again, With sacred olive-branch in hand It is but mete that we should greet. The brave defenders of our land. Ye Southern soldier, tried and true. With pride we dwell upon your fame; Among earth's patriotic sons. There is not writ a prouder name. For while the foe from every land Drew men and arms, Ye stood alone, And hurled him back upon his track, Like waves that strike a wall of stone. Ye were not conquered ; nor subdued ; But overpowered by foreign aid — By Europe's nihilistic hordes. To whom the price of blood was paid; Bid had the North and South alone, Unaided, fought the battle through The Southern cause had won applause, And victory remcLvned with you. But let it pass ; a power divine Directs the course of human weal. And while our hearts do not repine. For the 'lost cause" we ever feel A grateful pride in Southern hearts, Who held, alone, the world at bay. For twice two years thro' blood and tears, A part of whom we greet today. The cause for which you fought is just, And sacred now as e'er before — The right to govern our own affairs. The foeman will deny no more. For this you fought ; for this alone, Which in the union now is ours; Instead of two, one flag we view. And one — the disunited power. Ye brave defenders of the South, Who with our noble chieftain stood. With hearty cheer we welcome you. And drop a tear to Lee and Hood. And now to our Confederate chief. Three patriotic cheers we give; The Southern heart gives him a part. And long it prays our chief may live. HON. GUSTAVE COOK the orator of the day at 13 o'clock took the stand and delivered a magnificent address. His speech was a master effort, abounding with elo- quence and sound reasoning, and was univer- sally pronounced the strongest address ever de- livered by that gentleman. From it we extract the following eloquent passages : Men of Hood's Brigade ! neither shall I pronounce any eulogy upon you, for already it is inscribed upon the memory of your coun- trymen. Moved by that patriotic spirit which alone makes free government possible, you an- swered the call of the State to which you owe allegiance, and turning away from the allure- ments of home and hearthstone, bared your good right arm for the strife. Shoulder to shoulder, and sustained by a sense of duty which admitted of no wavering doubt, you staked the forfeit of your lives, your fortunes and your sacred honor. I shall not follow your bleeding footprints, nor linger by the simple immarked graves that marked your line of march from the seven days around Richmond to the going down of the sun at Appomattox. Wlien the history of the war in Virginia is faithfully written, your children will read the matchless career of Hood's Brigade, and not until then can her eulogj' be pronounced. It is not meet that I should rehearse now the deeds that emblazoned the name of "Hood's Brigade" upon the scroll of imperishable fame. The fierce memories of those sanguinary days must not be summoned to this glorious festival, where peace presides and good will to men pre- vails. We are not here to revive the horrors of war, but to cultivate the inestimable privileges of peace. Let the memory of your hardships and dangers in the past be appeased by the peaceful blessings of the present. This re- 254 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE 6plenclant scene is far more grateful to ihe eye than all the "pride, pomp and circumstance of glorious war." Forgetting all that is unpleas- ant in the past, devote yourselves to the gl.i- rious possibilities of the present. "BeholiI ! how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity; it is like the pre- cious ointment that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron's beard that went down to the skirts of his garment." In the providence of God we are again incorporated with the United States of North America. Whatever may have licen our opinions heretofore as to its wisdom or de- sirability, it is an established fact which as- serts itself and enforces its own recognition. It is the course of human events, directed by that mighty power which arrested Saul and said unto him: "It is hard for thee to kick against the pricks." It is a part of that divine econ- omy in which there is no mistake, and it be- comes us to reconcile our hearts and minds to the great fact, and, assuming it to be perma- nent, continue with a hearty good will the ]ior- formance of our duties under it. The diligent, earnest and patriotic discharge of every duty, civil, social and religious, which we owe to our country and fellow-citizens of every section, will make us better men, better citizens and bet- ter Christians. It is an educational ordeal to which I am sure we are subjected for our co'u- mon good. It will strengthen and prepare us morally and spiritually up the way that le;uls to ultimate perfection, which we believe to be the predestination of man. I have been sing- ularly honored by Hood's Brigade, for this is the second time it has been my lot to deliver your annual address, and I may be pardoned for referring in this connection to what I have said on former occasion. It has been eight years since, but some things which I said to you then I would like to impress on you by repetition, for I do not flatter myself so much as to believe you have remembered them with much distinctness until today. We have passed through the valley of the shadow of re const nu-- tion, and while it is not necessary and neither is it becoming that ice forget^ it is the part of tvisdom and duty, that we shall not cherish these rccollectiions in sullen- and angry resent- ment. The course of human destinv has affil- iated the South again with the North, and I come now to speak of our present and future duty, and to e.xhort you that you shall give heed. The war of shot and shell has long since ended, but the contest for liberty and free gov- ernment has yet to be decided. The contest lies ahead of you, and you have but to profit by the great lesson you iiave been so providentially taught, to become not only the final victors in the contest, but the preservers of constitutional liberty in America. ! men of Texas ; you have a mission, and I conjure you, as you love liberty, nerve your hearts and set your faces to- ward its accomplishment. Will you listen to me? Will you believe me? Shall I tell you what I told you eight years ago in order that I may convince you that it is no idle vagary which moves me to speak to you? If I repeat the forecast I then penned to you and you find it verified, will you believe? I know not how or why, but the vision is before me. I cannot believe " 'Tis the sunset of life gives me mystical lore, But coming events cast their shadows before." And I do know that something inspires me to again spread the picture before you and warn you of the coming danger. Think of it, people of the South ! people of the North ! peo- ple everywhere! Eeflect that the grandest and most hopeful experiment of free government is now on trial. Think that when despotism, by means of its precursors, tyranny, commun- ism and anarchy shall have throttled our young America, the last and only champion of our popular government goes down, and answer if conservatism has its value, and if the South has her mission. GOV. JOHN IRELAND Followed Judge Cook in a grand speech. He was enthusiastically greeted by the vast audi- ence which plainly indicated the warm place he occupies in the hearts of the people. His ad- dress was received with vociferous applause. At the conclusion of Governor Ireland's speech, dinner was announced. Through the energy of Grand Marshal Baker, the members of the Brigade were the first to arrive at the tables and after them came the multitude. Pro- visions had been provided in abundance, and when eight thousand people had eaten all they wanted, enough was left for eight thousand more. Captain Dick Monroe deserves great credit for the excellent manner in which the barbecuing was done, and the noble ladies of Grimes County deserve equally as much credit for the delicious sweetmeats and otlier luxuries provided. PROGRAMME RESUMED. After a short recess for dinner and .social converse the programme was resumed, by the introduction by Hon. Norman G. Kittrell of the pretty and intelligent Miss Nora Barry. Little Nora with her sweet voice touchingly ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 255 recited the "Conquered Banner," and by her charming delivery at once captured the hearts of the audience. She fully proved herself a worthy daughter of the brave soldier, Captain W. E. Barry. Hardly had the tender voice of Little Nora ceased to sound in the ears of the audience, when some big-hearted son of Grimes County sighted MAJOR HANNIBAL BOONE in the crowd. He yelled "Boone !" and the multitude took up the refrain. Boone he>i- tated, but it was no use. The people were overflowing with love and admiration for him and intended to hear him speak. He mounted the rostrum which was at once seized by a ho.it of enthusiastic friends, and amid the deafen- ing cheers of the thousand present, was borne on their shoulders a point a few yards from th ■ grandstand. He paid a glorious tribute to the noble mothers and daughters of the South, and closed with a flow of oratory as grand and patriotic as ever charmed an audience. His eloquent words brought forth cheer after cheer for the gallant Boone and other heroes of the Con- federacy. BOYS OF THE BRIGADE. The 29th was certainly a field day for Grimes County. The presence in Navasota of the Gov- ernor, the reunion of the remnant of the gal- lant Hood"? Brigade, and the abundant show- ers that cooled and moistened the parched earth, and added renewed vigor and freshness to the beautiful flowers and broad, green fields of growing corn and cotton, contributed large- ly towards making it such, but not entirely all. Old St. Peter went to sleep. The gates of heaven were left ajar, and angel babes came down with a falling star. Captain W. E. Barry, Colonel J. Q. Yarl)orough and AVm. For- rester were the happy men. The advent of the young rebels occurred on the eventful 29tb — three bouncing boys. Young Barry will be known in the future as Hood Boone, in honor of the anniversary birthday of John B. Hood, and all that is left of the gallant Boone. IN MEMORIAM. BY EEV. A. J. RYAN. D. J. K. Young as the youngest who donned the gray, True as the truest that wore it — Brave as the bravest he marched away, (Hot tears on the cheeks of his mother lay), Triumphant waved our Flag one day, He fell in the front before it. Firm as the firmest where duty led. He hurried without a falter; Bold as the boldest he fought and bled. And the day was won, but the field was red, .Vnd the blood of his fresh, young heart was shed On his country's hallowed altar. On the trampled breast of the battle-plain, Where the foremost ranks had wrestled ; On his pale, pure face, not a mark of pain, (His mother dreams they will meet again), The fairest form amid all the slain. Like a child asleep, he nestled. In the solemn shades of the woods that swept The field w-here his comrades had found him. They buried him there, and the big tears crept Into strong men's eyes that had seldom wept, ( His mother, God pity her ! smiled and slept. Dreaming her arms were around him). A grave in the woods, with the grass o'ergrown, A grave in the heart of his mother; His clay in the one lies lifeless and lone; There is not a name, there is not a stone. And only the voice of the winds maketh moan O'er the grave where never a flower is strewn. But his memory lives in the other. REUNION AT AUSTIN, TEXAS, JUNE 27-28, 1887. Hood's Veterans— The Old Brigade Meets in Annual Reunion— A BusinesslMeeting Yesterday Morning, and a Barbecue at Barton Springs— Governors and Congressmen Speak Eloquently of the Days that Tried Aden's Souls. The remnants of the gallant brigade which, on the fields of Virginia, during the great war, won renown for themselves, and fixed the fame of Texan soldiery upon the highest pinnacle reached by any State in the struggle, met in this city yesterday in annual reunion. Hood's Texas Brigade — the synonym of dash and gal- lantry, the forefront of many a charge that won the day; the pride of Lee and Jackson and Longstreet; the love of Hood and Gregg and 256 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE Eobertson — around the very name there clings the aroma of chivalry! Of 4,500 daring men who went into the thick of the shot and the shell, a tenth returned at the close of the strug- gle, and of these two-thirds have since passed over the river and joined their comrades and old commanders on the other side. Of the hun- dred who were here yesterday, empty sleeves, shattered limbs and weather-beaten faces attest the ravages that were wrought by the four years spent in the campaigns of Virginia. And dearer than all, the sight of the old veterans as they greeted one another, and as their eyes moistened when touching memories of the sor- rowful past were raised, attested the sacredness with which they surrounded the occasion of their assembling. THE BUSINESS MEETING. It was but a few minutes past 9 o'clock yes- terday morning when the old soldiers, who had been assembling for an hour at Nagle's store on the avenue, formed in line, and, preceded by a brass band, marched to the capitol. Here there were already gathered a crowd of ladies and gentlemen. The veterans filed into repre- sentative hall, which was speedily tilled. The Association was called to order by Major J. H. Littlefield, of Bryan, the Vice-President. Eev. Mr. Atkinson was introduced and offered a feel- ing invocation to the Throne of Grace. General A. S. Eoberts, chairman of the local commit- tee of arrangements, then introduced HON. J. W. ROBEETSON, Mayor of the city of Austin, who delivered an eloquent and touching address of welcome. Judge Eobertson's address was as follows : Soldiers of Hood's Brigade: I need not say to you that all the men, all the women and all the children of all nationalities, of all races, of all religions, of all political faiths, whether from North or South or foreign shore, who dwell in this city or who dwell in this country, unite in this welcome, this cordial welcome to the heroic survivors of Hood's Brigade. This demonstration is not intended as a mere token of hospitality and friendship. It means some- thing more. It is a manifestation of the grate- ful affection, respect and esteem we have for the brave men whose heroism on the battlefield has secured for them and for the cause for which they fought an imperishable name. We tender you this testimony of our remembrance of the sacrifices you made as Confederate sol- diers, of the dangers and perils )'ou endured, and of the imfading lustre of your valor in the field. A quarter of a century ago today, on the even- ing of June 27, 1863, Hood's Brigade moved up on the line of battle ready for action. To the right, along Powhite Creek, the combat raged with terrible fury, while the invincible col- umns of Stonewall Jackson were noiselessly but surely winding their way around to the right of the Federal army. The brigade advanced, led by that knightly chieftain, the brave and heroic John B. Hood. With steady tread and colors flying, and with the "rebel yell" rising above the flame and roar of battle, they charged upon the enemy, intrenched behind double lines of breastworks, supported by well served bat- teries, seized his guns and drove him from a stronghold he believed impregnable. The Fed- eral line was pierced and broken by this de- termined and brilliant assault, and a general advance of the Confederate army swept the en- emy from the field. Xight came on and closed over the scene. The battle of Gaines' Mill had been fought and won. The sun went down on a bloody field and our flag floated, proud and victorious, while the friendly darkness covered the retreat of the defeated and flying enemy. Hood's Brigade, torn and bleeding from the ter- rible conflict, slept on the battlefield where its valor had gained immortal renown and hope, exultant, joyful hope rested upon the victorious banners of the j-oung Confederacy. The Federal army was defeated, but the battle was not decisive. The beaten army was rallied and was ready to renew the battle with the dawn of morning. It is a fact, an historic and indisputable fact, that in this great war, with more than twenty general engagements, and more than two thousand conflicts of arms, there was no battle fought with decisive results. True it is, that at Donelson and Vicksburg, and at other places, armies were surrendered, but the loss was too small, and the blow too insignifi- cant to make any lasting impression on the final result. At Fredericksburg, Burnside was re- pulsed ■n'ith appalling slaughter, but his army was not routed or seriously demoralized, and he stood ready to meet his enemy at any mo- ment. The Federal army sustained an over- whelming defeat at Chickamauga, but it re- tired, gathered fresh strength behind its for- tresses, and finally drove the Confederate forces from Missionary Eidge, and from the invinci- ble fastness of Lookout Mountain. But the de- feated Confederate army rallied, reorganized, and fought with brilliant and distinguished courage on many other historic battlefields. At Shiloh the Confederates first won. then lost, a great battle, but the enemy was not able to give pursuit. Sharpsburg was a drawn bat- tle, and so were the terrific engagements in the ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 257 Wilderness and at Spottsylvania. The great assault at Gettysburg, the grandest illustration of heroic courage that is recorded in the world's history, failed of success, and the assaulting column, nearly annihilated, was hurled back from Cemetery Hill with awful slaughter, ter- minating in a disaster such as no army, save the Army of Northern Virginia ever yet sur- vived. Notwithstanding the utter defeat of the Confederate army, it sullenly retired across the Potomac unmolested. The enemy, though masters of the field, were appalled at the terri- ble shock they had received. They looked on in awe and wonder, while the bleeding rem- nants of the defeated Confederate army gath- ered about their colors, ready to obey any com- mand of their beloved chieftain. History rec- ords but one Gettysburg. No other battle so determined and destructive has ever been fought. At Nashville the half-starved and half-clad skeleton of the once magnificent Army of Ten- nessee was hopelessly defeated and driven from the field, routed and disorganized. In the dead of winter, barefooted, without clothes, without food, over the frozen ground, across the rivers and mountains, harassed at every step by a relentless enemy, this patriotic and heroic remnant of this brave and noble army, marched hundreds of miles, united with the army in North Carolina, and fought in the last battles with the same invincible courage and spirit that had given them distinction and fame in the earlier battles of the war. In all the great engagements, unparallelled in their ferocity, the defeated army invariably retired 5nd reorganized, and prepared to renew the stuggle. As long as the immortal Lee had an army he could figlit, and his worn and ragged followers did fight against a force that it was impossible for them to resist, until their great leader, encompassed by ruin on every side, halted his command at Appomattox, and the Army of Northern Virginia and the Con- federacy for which we had fought through four eventful and bloody years, with all their achievements and mighty memories, passed into history. The actors disappeared from the stage and tihe curtain of darkness shadowed the land. But even this final overthrow was not the re- sult of battle. It was a surrender to an over- whelming and invincible force. It was the su- premacy of might and power. In other wars, in Europe and elsewhere, a great battle has generally determined the re- sult. It was so at Waterloo, and effectually so at Sebastopol, at Sedan, and at Plevna. The percentage of killed and wounded in the battles of the Confederate war far surpasses the losses in battles between European armies. In the battles of Napoleon, and in the wars of later times, the losses in killed and wounded did not exceed 12 per cent. The records show that the average loss in our great struggle was more than 30 per cent. In some of the most desperate encounters the losses reached 40 and in some instances even 50 per cent, of the forces engaged. These terrible losses were not confined to one battlefield. It is true of Shiloh, Chickamauga and other battles in the West, and it is true of Gaines' Mill, Malvern Hill, second ilanassas, Chancellorsville, Sharpsburg, Get- tysburg, the Wilderness and Si^ottsylvania, not to mention many other important and well-con- tested engagements of the Army of Northern Mrginia. How shall we account for this fact in our history? How could it be that in a four years' war between the two sections of a coun- try, arrayed in the most destructive and bloody contest of arms that has ever occurred upon this earth, that no decisive battle should be fought? Why is the percentage of the loss in our war three times as great as in the battles that have settled the destinies of Europe? I answer that it was the private soldier, the blood and cour- age of the private soldiers that made this re- sult. It was the American soldier against the American soldier. It was Saxon blood against Saxon blood, and that blood never leaves a bat- tlefield unless crushed and overwhelmed by a superior force. The reason of this statistical and historical fact is found in the character of our citizen soldiery. It was independent man- hood, born and bred under the institirtions of a free government, and trained by intelligent dis- cipline. The common soldier was led by pa- triotic motives. He was devoted to principle, and he fought for principle. The world has never before witnessed such prolonged and de- termined devotion of a people to a cause. No such armies, composed of such material and led by such officers, ever before met in a battle. If a division was broken, tliey would fight by brig- ades. If brigades broke, the regiments would fight alone. And if the regiment was disor- ganized and routed, every man fought on his own account. Always seeking cover, the re- treating soldier would send tbe deadly bullet in the bosom of his advancing enemy from every rock and tree that lay in his path. He could be overcome and driven off, but he was never demoralized and was always ready for a fight. Such patient and heroic sacrifice, such endurance and such splendid courage, had never been witnessed before. The records of this war form the surest and truest test of American manhood. It presents the grandest realization of the success of free government. 258 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE and of the power of personal liberty in the de- velopment of the citizen, and the splendid prowess of his manhood. Such soldiers can only be found where the influence of free institutions exist. They draw their inspiration from a knowledge and appreciation of the duties of a citizen of a free republic. The character of the soldier rests on his independent manhood. Our soldiers were not bought by bounties. They were not mercenary, nor did they fight for plunder or reward. They were not forced into the army. They were volunteers who fought, bled and died for what they believed to be right. This is the character of the men that bore the Confederate flag in a hundred battles, and gave to history and to the world the splen- did example of their devotion to duty, and of their unfaltering courage in every danger. In all the records of this great war and in the many events and incidents of the battles that were fought, there will be found no grander act, no prouder achievement of human valor, than in the retaking and holding of the "bloody an- gle" at Spottsylvania, by Hood's and other brigades. There is nothing in authentic his- tory, there is nothing in tradition or fiction — bot even in the ride of the Six Hundred at Balaklava — that can equal, much less surpass, the grandeur of the courage of the men who retook and held the "bloody angle." It was the most desperate, the bloodiest, encounter of the war. Hood's Brigade, under the immediate eye of the great commander, charged upon a defiant and victorious foe of five times their number, drove him out of the greater part of the works he had surprised and captured, and held their position thoughout the day and night until trees were cut down by bullets, until the gi'ound ran red with rivulets of blood and until the dead were piled up in heaps. The sun in his course has never looked down on a scene so awful in blood and death. It was a voluntary sacrificial offering of their lives on the altar of their country to save a battle about to be lost. And it was saved. All honor to the memory of the heroic dead, who poured out their life- blood in the "bloody angle" as a libation to lib- erty and to save a great army from ruin and defeat. They sleep the eternal sleep of death on the field where they fell. "How sleep the brave wlio sink to rest, By all their country's wishes blest! When spring with dewy fingers cold Beturns to deck this hallowed mould. She there .shall dress a fairer sod. Than Fancy's feet have ever trod. By fairy hands their knell is rung. By forms unseen their dirge is sung ; There Honor comes, a pilgrim gray To bless the turf that wraps their clay, And Freedom shall awhile repair, And dwell a weeping hermit there." Again, permit me to convey to the veterans of Hood"s Brigade renewed assurances of the most hearty and cordial welcome to this city; and, again to extend to you, individually, and as a body, the unlimited freedom of the city so long as you shall remain as our honored guests. The band at the conclusion of the address played "Dixie" in a spirited manner, and brought a round of applause from the audience. BARTON SPRINGS, the place where the fafted ox had been slain and put upon the spit. By 12 o'clock the town had been well nigh deserted, and the pecan grove at the spring was spreading its shade upon a crowd that approximated close to .5,000 men, women and children. The Austin Greys and the Granite Rifles attended in full uniform and gave an exhibition drill which was much ad- ■ mired, but in addition to this they threw them- ■ selves into the breach for guard duty around the tables, and did effective service in keeping back the crowds. Considering that the Granites are a visiting company to the city, and that with the Greys they were especially invited guests on the grounds, this gallant conduct on their part deserves particular and cordial men- tion. ON THE GROUNDS. After the bulk of the crowd had assembled and the ladies, of whom there was a small army, had found seats on the hill sides, under the shade of the pecans, the battery of speakers began to open, and heavy firing continued through the whole of the engagement. HON. JOSEPH D. SAYERS, member of Congress from this district, was first introduced and delivered the historical and elo- quent address that is reported below. Major Sayers said : — Again have you assembled, not only to renew those associations and friendships which had their origin amid scenes of so interesting a char- acter, but also to recall the memories of those comrades whose lot it was to yield up their lives in battle, or upon the march, or in the camp, or in thickly crowded hospitals, or with- in prison walls. You, therefore, have a two-fold duty to per- form today — the one to yourselves, the other to ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 259 your dead — and I am quite sure that the dis- charge of this duty will be both pleasant and profitable. The friendships of unadventurous lives are of too soft a clay. They are quickly formed, and are as quickly broken. They germinate and bloom into full maturity before the midday, "but 'ere the shades of evening close they are scattered on the ground to die." Personal selfishnes.s and individual greed do their work, and they do it rapidly, easily and ef- fectually, making the sworn friends of today to become the bitter enemies of tomorrow. Too often is friendship but a name, A charm that lulls to sleep; A shade that follows wealth and fame. And leaves the wretch to weep. But not so with the love of the soldier for his fellow. The ties which spring from a com- mon danger, and which are strengthened and cemented by close companionship in privation and suffering, are too strong to be easily sun- dered, and too sacred to be soon forgotten. They are as enduring as the heavens them- felves, and they proudly defy time, distance, and every circumstance of life . Yes, survivors of Hood's Brigade, those who fell in the prime of their manhood's strength, at Eltham's Landing, or at the Seven Pines, or at Gaines' Mill, or on Malvern Hill, at Free- man's Ford, or at Manassas, or on Chickamau- ga's heights, or at Gettysburg, or at Shar])sburg, and those whose souls went out amid the ex- piring agonies of the Confederacy in the deep gloom of the Wilderness — though they have long since fallen — ^are with you today. In truth — Their faces do look upon you. Their forms go trooping past. And those battle flags of yours, I do not see them today. Where are they? If they be at the capitol as trophies of Federal prowess let them there remain, unsoiled by the dust of ages and untouched by the ravages of time, eternal mon- uments of Texan valor. Aye, let them remain there with the history which they have made — a history which will not fail to touch the hearts and fire the souU of all who admire dauntless courage and unshaken fortitude in the hour of peril and of suffering. There were many thou- sands called from the mountains and the val- leys, from the plains and the woodlands of the South to stand guard around the capital of the newly-l)om Confederacy, but of them all no troops crowned themselves with a more imper- ishable halo of glory than those three regiments who, there and so often, did battle for the honor of Texas and for the independence of their country. Truly were they the fit repre- sentatives of the Lone Star State — the worthy successors of those who fell so gloriously at the Alamo, and who fought so brilliantly at San Jacinto. Theirs was a proud duty, and proudly was that duty performed. When they turned their faces homeward; a bare remnant of near 4,000 stalwart men, they brought with them, as a trophy, richer and more beautiful than ever victorious soldier placed in the hand of beauty, the consolation that they had faithfully and fearlessly responded to every call that had been made upon them. No danger had been so great as to make them afraid ; no privation so severe as to cause them to falter; and no adversity so bitter as to ren- der them despondent. From the beginning to the end of that great struggle — whether upon the advance or upon the retreat, amid the shock of battle or in the bivouac, naked or clad, barefoot or shod, parch- ed by summer heat or shivering beneatli the cold of an almost Northern winter, rejoicing in victory or defiant in defeat, they were, at all times and at all places, true to the troth which they had plighted — the favor- ites of Hood ; and Longstreet and Jackson and Lee never called to them in vain. Beginning at Eltham's Landing, they then and there entered upon that career of glory which they so gallantly followed through every peril and through every privation, until the coming of that hour when he, whom they loved so well, bade them fight no more. But, let us take a brief and hurried glance at some of the memorable scenes through which you were called upon to pass. Says Major-General Gustavns W. Smith, who commanded at Eltham's Landing, in his report of that affair: "All the troops engaged showed the finest spirit, were under perfect con- trol and behaved admirably. The brunt of the contest was borne by the Texans, and to tlieni is due the largest share of the day at Elthani." And we have it from a Federal general, that, had it not been for the enemy's gunboats, this would have been another Bull Run affair. Here the First Texas lost more than two- thirds of all who fell upon the Confederate side, among the killed being Lieutenant-Colonel Black. Though greatly superior in numbers, the enemy was driven to seek the protection of his gunboats, and the retirement of the Confeder- ates from Yorktown out of the Peninsula was safely accomplished. Their route led them along and close by a deep navigable river, filled with vessels of war. 260 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE gunboats and transports of the enemy, and con- nected with the line of march, at almost every mile, by good lateral roads leading to favorable landings." But this engagement, though important and successful, was but as a skirmish when com- pared with the heavy and sanguinary battles in which the brigade was to bear so prominent and so honorable a part. Eichmond was become an almost beleaguered city, and the Federal commander was concen- trating his troops preparatory to a general bat- tle, which, he confidently predicted, would re- sult in the abandonment of the capital. A dis- tance of only four miles intervened between the left wing of his army and the goal of his am- bition. But that distance he was destined never to pass. It is unnecessary for me to enter into details as to the engagement of May 31 and June 1, 1862, known as the battle of the Seven Pines. The brigade was placed in the left wing of the army. General Longstreet, who commanded upon the right, being in need of more troops — using the language of Major General Smith,, who was in charge of the left wing — the brigade moved, under orders and in double quick time, through the mud and water, underbrush, and other difficulties of the ground, to his assist- ance, driving in the advance pickets of the enemy upon their support, and taking and pass- ing their camp with scarcely a perceptible halt or notice, only anxious to find the enemy in force, who were still making resistance in front of Longstreet and Hill." "'But, dark coming on,'' says General Smith, "there is no reason to doubt that Hood's Bri- gade of Texans upon the right and Griffith'^ of Mississippians on the left, supported by the brigade of General Semmes, would have enabled us, in one more short hour of daylight, to drive the enemy into the swamps of the Chickahomi- ny. As it was, darkness compelled us to relin- quish an unfinished task, and the troops were withdrawn from the wooded swamp immediate- ly in contact with the enemy and bivouacked in the open field within musket range of their strong, defensive position." As at Eltham's Landing, so at the Seven Pines do we find the brigade in the front and eager to establish a repuhition for those high soldierly qualities, which they w'cre to so often and so abundantly demonstrate upon many a hard fought field before the final fall of the Confederacy. A most difficult and a most dan- gerous task it was to accomplish, but the char- acter of the task was well understood and fully appreciated, and every man, with scarcely an sxception, prepared himself to meet the issue. THE BATTLE OF GAINES FARM. We now come to a most critical period in the early history of the Confederacy. The Federals were moving upon the capital by slow approach- es, strongly and securely fortifying themselve> at every step of their advance. Excluding the troops of McDowell, which were in the valley, they who stood in close proximity to Eichmond and were imder Mc- Clellan's immediate command, numbered full one hundred and fifteen thousand fighting men, exceeding the Confederates opposed to them by about thirty-five thousand. To the practiced eye of Lee it appeared that something should be done, and that, too, quickly and effectually, if Eiclimond would be saved. The enemy's left was too strongly protected to be successfully assaulted, and with a skill not inferior to that of the great Xapoleon, he planned and executed a movement which led to the overwhelming defeat of the enemy, to the abandonment of the lines which he had been so long forming and so laboriously protecting by every device known to modern warfare, ending in a precipitate retreat, with heavy loss of men and munitions of war, to his gunboats upon the James. My purpose, however, is to call your attention to the conduct of the Texas Brigade on that great occasion. Great things were to be done ; let us see who did them. Attached to the immediate command of Jackson himself, the brigade bore its part, during the seven days' battle, in a manner worthy the reputation it had already achieved ; worthy the great state of whom it was the sole representative in that grand army; and worthy the illustrious soldier, \mder whose leadership it was, for the time being, placed. Desiring to avoid every appearance of exag- geration, and anxious to present the facts to you as they occurred, I shall speak to you in the language of the commanding general — Eobert E. Lee. In his report of the seven days" battle, he says : "His," (Longstreet's) "column was quickly formed near the open ground, and as his prep- arations were completed Jackson arrived, and his right division, that of Whiting, took posi- tion on the left of Longstreet. ^* ****** * "The line being now complete, a general ad- vance from right to left was ordered. On the right the troops moved forward with steadiness, unchecked by the terrible fire from the triple lines of infantry on the hill, and the cannon on both sides of the river, which burst upon them as they emerged upon the plain. The dead and wounded marked the way of their intrepid ad- ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 261 vance, the brave Texans leading, closely fol- lowed by their no less daring comrades. The enemy were driven from the ravine to the first line of breastworks, over which our impetuous column dashed up to the intrenchments on the crest. These w-ere quickly stormed, fourteen pieces of artillery captured, and the enemy driv- en into the field beyond. Fresh troops came to his support, and he endeavored repeatedly to rally, but in vain. He was forced back with great slaughter until he reached the woods on the banks of the Chickahominy, and night put an end to the pursuit. Long lines of dead and wounded marked each stand made by the ene- my in his stubborn resistance, and the field over which he retreated was strewn with the slain. "Our troops remained in undisturbed posses- sion of the field, covered with the Federal dead and wounded, and their broken forces fled to the river or wandered through the woods." And Brigadier-General Whiting, the division commander, thus graphically writes of his troops in this engagement: "The field where we entered it was about the head of the ravine, which covered the enemy's left near the main road, a deep and steep chasm dividing the bluffs of the Chickahominy. On the left side of this, as we fronted. General Hood put forward the First Texas and Hampton's Legion. Men were leaving the field in every direction and in great disorder; two regiments, one from South Carolina and one from Louisi- ana, were actually marching back from the fire. The First Texas was ordered to go over them or through them, which they did ; the remaining Texas regiments were rapidly advanced, forming line on the right of the ravine, and the Third Brigade on their right, and, pressing on, the whole line came under the enemy's fire. 4c 3}; :(: * ^ * * "The Texans had now come up and joined line on the left, when the word was given to charge, and the whole line * * * charged the ravine with a yell. General Hood and Col- onel Law gallantly heading their men. At the bottom ran a deep and difficult branch, with scarped sides, answering admirably as a ditch. Over against this was a strong log breastwork, heavily manned ; above this, near the crest, an- other breastwork, supported by well-served bat- teries and a heavy force of infantry, the steep slope, clad with an open growth of timber, con- cealing the enemy, but affording full view of our movements. "Spite of these terrible obstacles, over ditch and breastwork, hills, batteries and infantry, the division swept, routing the enemy from their stronghold. ''Many pieces of artillery were taken (four- teen in all) and nearly a whole regiment of the enemy. These prisoners were turned over by Col. J. B. Eobertson, Fifth Texas, to Brigadier- General Pryor, or some of his staff. The enemy continued to fight in retreat, with stubborn re- sistance, and it soon appeared that we had to do with his best troops. * * * * in the meantime my division continued steadily to ad- vance, though suffering terribly, until night found them completely across the plateau and beyond the battlefield. * * * The battle was very severe, hotly contested and gallantly won. I take pleasure in calling special atten- tion to the Fourth Texas regiment, which, led by Brigadier-General Hood, was the first to break the enemy's line and enter his works. Its brave old Colonel (Marshall) fell early in the charge, on the hither side of the ravine. The stubborn resistance maintained all the day fal- tered from that moment, and the day was gain- ed. * * * So closed the battle of Gaines' Mill, the troops sleeping on their arms in the position so hardly won." This is the testimony of Lee and of Whiting as to the severity of the battle, and as to the conduct of the Texas Brigade, and this testi- mony is upon record to be read and admired by all men. In this engagement the Fourth Texas enjoys the proud though melancholy distinction of having lost more men, killed and wounded, than any other regiment of the eighty thousand who fought beneath the Confederate banner in any of the seven days' battles. And here the career of the brigade might have ended, and the pages of history cease to bear witness to the unparalleled courage which it afterward displayed on many a stricken field, and yet its more than knightly bearing at Gaines' Farm, and just twenty-five years ago from this very day, would well entitle it to a place, side by side, with those heroes who have made themselves immortal, and whose deeds will dwell in the memory of man forever and for- ever. MANASSAS, AUGUST 29 AND 30, 1862. Active operations upon James river having been discontinued bv the enemy, it was thought that Eichmond could be best defended by au energetic campaign against General Pope, whose forces were upon the Rapidan, with General Jackson in close proximity. Longstreet's troops, among which was the Texas Brigade, were pushed forward to Jack- son's assistance. The two forces combined did not exceed 54,000 men, while the strength of the Federals, under Pope, was not less than 73,000. 262 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE By a series of movements, no less successful than skillful, Oeneral Lee forced the second battle of Manassas and almost destroyed his enemy, though there was another Federal army, equal in numbers to his own, near Alexandria and Washington, and within one day's forced march of the battlefield. These movements cul- minated in a general engagement with Pope on the jilaius of Manassas, which resulted in a complete victory for the Confederates. Here we again see the Texas Brigade fully maintaining the reputation it had already ac- quired. At a most critical moment LongstreetV- forces moved forward to a general attack, and, by their headlong courage, decided the issue. In his official report that general says : "My whole line was rushed forward at a charge. The troops sprang to their work and moved forward with all the steadiness and firm- ness that characterizes war-worn veterans. * * * * The attack was led by Hood's Bri- gade, closely supported by Evans. * * * * The attacking columns moved steadily forward, driving the enemy from his different positions as rapidly as he took them. * * * The bat- tle continued until 10 o'clock at night, when utter darkness put a stop to our progress. The enemy made his escape across Bull Run before daylight. Three batteries, a large number of prisoners, many stands of regimental colors, and 12,000 stands of arms, besides wagons, ambu- lances, etc., were taken." In this engagement the Fifth Texas lost very heavily, indeed, its list of killed and wounded greatly exceeding that of any other regiment upon the Confederate side. GETTYSBURG. Whenever and wherever disaster follows in- stead of success, and especially if it be serious and unexpected, severe, and oftentimes unjust, criticism is awakened. With the policy and the result of this engagement, however, we have nothing to do today. It is only of the Texas Brigade that I would speak. From the most reliable authority wc learn that the strength of the Confederate army in the Gettysbug camjiaign at no time exceeded fifty-eight thousand, while the Federals in thu engagement at Gettyslnirg not only numbered fully ninety-five thousand, but acted entirely on the defensive, occupying almost impregnable positions. In the approach of the former to the field of battle the brigade was the rear one of Longstrcet's corps, but it was hurried forward in advance of those ahead to its designated place in the line of battle, which was upon the ex- treme right. As usual. Hood's Brigade led in the attpck. Of this assault. General Longstreet, than whom no more intrepid commander ever led sol- diers to battle, says: "Then was fairly com- menced what I do not hesitate to pronounce the best three hours' fighting ever done by any troops on any battlefield. Directly in front of us, occupying the peach orchard on a piece of elevated ground that General Lee desired me to take and hold for his artillery, was the third corps of the Federals, commanded by General Sickles. My men charged with great spirit and dislodged the Federals from the peach orchard with but little delay, though they fought stub- bornlv. We were then upon the crest of Semi- nary Ridge. The artillery was brought forward and put into position at the peach orchard. The infantry swept down the slope and soon reached the marshy ground that lay between Seminary and Cemetery ridges, fighting their way over every foot of ground and against over- whelming odds ; at every step we found that reinforcements were pouring into the Federals from every side. "Nothing could stop my men, however, and they commenced their heroic charge up the side of Cemetery Ridge. Our attack was to progress in the general direction of the Emmettsburg road, but the Federal troops, as they were forced from point to point, availing themselves of the stone fences and boulders near the mountain as rallying points, so anno}-ed our right flank that General Hood's division was obliged to make a partial change of front so as to relieve itself of this galling flank fire. "Still the battle continued to progress. The situation was a critical one. My coqjs had been fighting over an hour, having encountered and driven back line after line of the enemy. In front of them was a high and ragged ridge; on its crest the bidk of the army of the Potomac, numbering six to one, and securely resting be- hind strong positions. My brave fellows never hesitated, liowever. Their duty was in front of them and they met it. "They charged up the hill in splendid styb. sweeping everything before them, dislodging the enemy in the face of a withering fire. When they had fairly started up the second ridge, I discovered that they were suffering terribly from a fire that swept over their right and left flanks. I also found that my left flank was not protected by the brigades that were to move echelon with it. McLaw's line was consequently spread out to the left to protect its flank, and Hood's line was extended to the right to pro- tect its flank from the sweeping fire of the large bodies of troops that were posted on Round Top. "These two movements of extension so drew ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 263 my forces out that I found myself attacking Cemetery Hill with a single line of battle against not less than fifty thousand troops. "My two divisions at that time were cut down to eight or nine thousand men, four thousand having been killed or wounded. "We felt at every stroke fresh troops — the sturdy regular blow that tells a soldier instantly that he has encountered reserves or reinforce- ments. We received no support at all, and there was no evidence of co-operation on any side. To urge my men forward under these circumstances would have been madness, and I withdrew them in good order to the peach orchard that we had taken from the Federals early in the afternoon. "Our men had no thought of retreat. They broke every line they encountered. When the order to withdraw was given a courier was sent to General Lee informing him of the result of the day's work. "I am satisfied that my force, numbering hardly thirteen thousand men, encountered dur- ing that three and one-half hours of bloody work not less than sixty-five thousand of the Federals, and yet their charge was not checked nor their line broken until we ordered them to withdraw. "General Meade himself testifies that the Third, the Second, the Fifth, the Sixth and th- Eleventh corps, all of the Twelfth corps, except one brigade, and a part of the First corps en- gaged my handful of heroes during that glori- ous but disastrous afternoon. "I found that night that 4,529 of the men, more than one-third of their total number, had been left on the field. History records no paral- lel to the fight made by these two divisions on July 2nd at Gettysburg." Such is the picture drawn by Loagstreet, the MacDonald of the Confederate army, of this terrible assault. And the picture is not over- drawn. Alas, it is only too true. Federal and Confederate alike speak of the fearful conflict and of its fearful terribleness. Even at this date the cheeks blanch and the heart refuses to pul- sate as the mind endeavors to take in the awful- ness of that bloody scene. And during that summer afternoon, amid the carnage of Seminary and Cemetery Eidges, where were those gallant Texans? What part did that small band of heroes play in the fear- ful drama that was being then enacted ? The roll was called that night, and fully one- half of those who had answered to their names in the morning of that day were laying, wound- ed or dead, upon the field. All honor to those who fought, to those who fell, to those who sur- vived. Cemetery and Seminary Ridges ! Field of Gettysburg! Of all who stood upon your crests — of all who climbed your rugged sides on that eventful day, none braver fought or died than they of Hood's Brigade. And who will write the story of that sum- mer afternoon? And who will sing its song? Nay ; tell it as you may. It never can be told. And sing it as you will. It never can be sung. Leader of the men in gray ! Chieftain — truest of the true — Write the story as you may. And you did ; but even you, With your pen, could never write Half the story of that day, And you have failed. As failed our men in gray. THE WILDERNESS. The lifeblood of the Confederacy was fast ebbing away. Everything that mortal man could conceive or do had been devised and performed. Our resources, in men and supplies, were rap- idly and steadily failing, while those of the enemy were being increased almost every hour. The official register of both armies shows that when the Battle of the Wilderness was fought, Grant had, under his immediate command, one hundred and forty-one thousand fighting men well drilled and abundantly provided with sup- plies of every character. To this formidable army, Lee stood opposed with an army of but sixty-three thousand, nine hundred and eighty- one men, and they almost exhausted by a con- tinuous struggle of nearly three years, and but poorly and scantily provided with provisions, clothing and munitions of war. Truly was the conflict unequal, but even here and under such untoward circumstances did the Confederate soldier maintain the reputation which he had already achieved. The Texas Brigade had re- turned from the bloody field of Chickamauga, and from the arduous campaign that followed, to the scene of its early operations and to their old commander. It had returned with fresh laurels added to the chaplet of fame, which it had garlanded for itself whenever and wherever it had been called into action. It still maintain- ed it« haughty bearing amidst all the misfor- tunes that were thickly clustering around and about the cause which it loved so well, and to which it had plighted its life, its fortune and its honor. And here again was it to demonstrate its just title to that renown which had become known to the whole civilized world. And it was here that evidence was to be furnished anew of its undying attachment to their great clnef- tain. bv an act whicji lias no parallel in the 26i HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE niliarr >rr^ :: aar odier peof^ It vzH ^- - r~ t^— - • • ^mii^ aai lo^ half dovB n> hkroer K one of die BOEt peolii - i ^ded «■ fl Mt Woo dy *qf. lite Mosi aSeed]^ iaeideBts «rf flie gra*: ' T«5wred, a«d Ae ^b^ war. I eaa bet grre it to jtm in the laK^BSge #. go back r A sa-reBEi S32ec e g»TI«ait Geaaaal Gr-rrr ~ - _ . ^_ _-^ _i€ OB die 9A^ Oct: - Geasal Ice's pieseaee. ia a iesptriz Ae eDear s lias ia di^ 3in lie fame of AeWiHeraes fir: : L:::is r-uTiiBjt his htase Govar^ treijeri. Let. ks«>£.- Aad dor^m iido hsEatj graadh- life. sOTiKd wiA him. C*^ «^ -EiJMOwd ae ia haUae he ^:. ^Jast diffl I eaDed his atimaca to Gaer*l Tie giay bearded na ia Ae t^A dtmA hai. j^jj^^^^__^- ^-. . _ v^ |j^ been seekiae. aad ■vhn ai<: a kaofl to die i^ of Ae Aad Ae JaaaipiiaB cb Aa t kft r wwBaBwn i TesiT -oe aixa^ of his diriso^ ia frmi of Ae eapstal — "Aimmifg ia ftp Ai- ^T n evidnt i^BOaace to At f>a»of-— What a worid of nenias daes it^ -jtH, aad i«de ly to L«BS- ^Jre! Whai a Iebob will it teadi to thoae wto ^ " ~>M'n eome afts as! I H^hed is Ae nil <^ Ae - Tie sabis are -hftMihwii 2^ z^it daaA; Aad Fate viA pitilEE h^ fae The £1^ Aaia ace AaDoeed 3k Tcald. -i aeed an sax d* Texaas weat fanmd in AlcsfK ia fte adMmma — m peaee or m *»"— thear ckai«e aad did weB thear datr. ia whatever a^e^ Ae xrc^wniT or die ba^vi- ARMY, N'ORTHERN VIRGINIA 265 ness of the people — ^in whatever shall redound to the welfare of humanitr — as espressioB — full to the overflowing with the sentiment of high nobUitT — lofty courage — earnest devotion — and tmmffled patience! An expression made immortal by Hood's Brigade. But I must be done. And yet, how feebly have I executed the task assigned me on this occasion I An hundredth part of the wondrous story of Hood's Brigade has not been told. To others more competent than myself do I leave the bloody fields of Malvern Hill, Free- man's Ford, Boonsborough Gap, Sharpsburg, Chickamauga, Siege of Knoxville, Spottsyl- vania and Appomattox, at all of which you, survivors of Hood's Brigade, and your com- rades, did your duty, your full duty, and more than your full duty. You stood watch and guard around the cradle of the Confederacy, and you were present when it was consigned to the slumbers of eternal rest. You stood courageously and steadfastly be- neath the folds of its flag from the very hour of your enlistment until it ceased to be the em- blem of a people struggling for their independ- ence. In victory and in defeat, on the field and in the camp, amidst snow and ice, as beneath midsummer suns, in sickness and in health, you were at all times, and under every variety of circumstances, faithful, patient and brave. Of all who were with you, full four thousand, from first to last, only a handful survived the war. and fewer remaiu today. I rejoice to speak it — ^your c-ourse since the termination of that great conflict, in which yon played so conspicuous and so honorable s> part, has been worthy the loftiness of your mili- tary career. Xothing more can I say, here and now, than to c-ommend yon and yours, and those kindred who yet survive yotir dead comrades- in-arms, to the eternal keeping of Him who doeth all things well, and in the hollow of whose hands rest the destinies of nations as of indi- viduals. COSGRESSMAX (MAJOR W. H.) MAETIK. Major Martin, of Athens, Texas, the success- or to Judge Eeagan ia the fiftieth Congress, hasn't worn his newly won honors long enough for his old comrades to cease calling him "How- dy BUI," and it isn't very likely, to look at him. that he will ever care to have them do so. He is tall, angular and ugly, but he is brave, gallant, and shows in his face and in his homely but hearty manner, that he has a big heart inside of his vest buttons, and that he loves the men who fought '"long side of him for four years, there can be no doubt. When Gov. Lubbock intro- duc-ed Major Martin, there was a degree of ap- plause that would have been classed as a Texas yell, only the presence of the ladies softened the tones somewhat. Major Martin made no set speech, but he noted the dav as the anniversary of the fight at Gaines' Mill when ^klcClellan's line before Eiehmond was broken. He eulogized the memory of Hood, who was the idol of his c-ommand. and he said that the welcome to the survivors of the old brigade, this day given, was a tribute to the memory of their old commander and as such it was received and would be cher- ished. He dwelt upon incidents in the history of the old brigade. One, especially — when, at 4 o'clock on the evening of the •27th of June. 1862, Hood rode through the lines cheering his men and telling them that "we'll whip 'em. yet,'' (this in the heat of the battle). The men of this brigade were loved, he said, by Hood, Lee and Jackson, and all unite in saying that on that day Texas broke the line of the enemy and saved the capitol of the Confederacy. Texans went there representing the heroism of Goliad and the Alamo and to represent Texas, and the glorv that was won is freely given to Texas. The speaker then dwelt upon the battle of Get- tysburg, where, in the cotmcil of generals, held before the fight. Hood dissented from the others of Lee's commanders, and even asked permission of Lee to change the programme ; how he obey- ed the order of battle, and in the heat of the fight, when his arm was shot away, he cried: "1 have lost my arm and I will lose my brigade, which will hurt me most." As these words rang out Major Martin opened a bundle before him and drew out a faded military c-oat, one sleeve torn away, buttons off. and braids worn and tarnished. This was the coat that was worn by Hood at Gettysburg when the shot struck him that cut away his arm, and caused the heroic remark that has been given. The scene was a dramatic one. The old Confederate uniform, with its front splotched with blood stains and its missing sleeve giving mute evidence of the sacrifice that had been offered, caused the vet- erans to crowd around the platform. Tears fell from the eyes of gray-haired men, and they sacredlv touched the garment, some even kiss- ing it and clasping it to their breasts. It was a touching sight, bringing up. as it did, memories of a day that is sacred to them all. Major Martin closed with an eloquent eulo- gv upon the brave soldiers everywhere, and after displaying a relic of second Manassas in the shape of a Zouave cup, picked up on the Federal side of the field, gave wav for an announcement of— "Diyrs-ERV The order to march to the table was then given, and the crowd was brigaded as follows: Ladies with the old soldiers; the old soldiers 266 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE next; then latly visitors and lastly the general crowd. Throe long tables were stiread and there were 2,500 plates upon them. These were twice filled or nearly so and everybody, even to the smallest urchin on the ground, was given all that was demanded, and still there was left over the traditional twelve baskets, full of fine barbecued meat. If tliere was a person on the ground who failed of getting all to eat of that provided, it was not the fault of the managers. The food was there — there in abundance, well cooked and well provided. The order maintain- ed was excellent, thanks to the officers who at- tended to the matter. AFTER DINNER. Returning to the grand stand the band dis- coursed a number of airs for awhile, and Gov- ernor Eoss was then introduced. He spoke just in the manner to please the old soldiers, inter- larding his remarks with anecdotes and pleasant stories. The governor said : — Ladies, Comrades and Friends: — It would have suited me much better to have played the part of a listener, rather than a speaker, ujx)U this occasion. But I cannot refuse to express the gratification that it is my good fortune to be present at this grand annual reunion of these old veterans of Hood's Brigade, and join thij vast multitude, coming from every section of OUT state, giving themselves up to the spirit of the occasion with such hearty pleasure and en- ergy, which, together with the ample prepara- tions made of everything which a large heart- ed hospitality and unstinted generosity could suggest, to accord to you a joyous reception, conspire to fill our hearts with the most pleas- urable emotions, and funiish a presage and pledge of ricli social enjoyments. It was not my fortune to be a member of your grand old bri- gade, but in the delightful fellowship of these old Confederate^;, bound together by the mystic ties which trials engender, passing through the same ordeal, inspired by the same hopes, and animated by the same sentiments, I felt sure of meeting a look and grasping a hand which would respond in sympathy with my own. I re- joice to meet the remnant of this old brigade under such different circumstances, and sur- rounded by such favorable auspices, illustrating so forcibly the contrasts between the horrors of war and the sweets of peace. When old com- rades in arms have come up from their peace- ful homes with buoyant feeling and pulse-stir- ring anticipations to recite to each other the vivid and heart-thrilling incidents of the strug- gle, while these people animated by the auspices of your fame, have gathered here to greet your presence i-nd joy in it liy extending you a fit and noble welcome, and thus refute an unjust imputation that rejiublics are always ungrate- ful to their benefactors, it would be strange, in- deed, if this gathering of the old Confederate clans did not send our thoughts trooping back along the vanished years, recalling a long se- ries of brilliant exploits, wild adventures bv day and by night, and a generous unwavering ardor that never found any peril too hazardous nor any suffering too unendurable in the toil and watch of that wonderful and memorable con- flict in which giants were struggling for the mastery. But few of you are here today. The great ma- jority of your old comrades fill unknown graves, with naugl)t to mark their silent resting places, but their names are embalmed in as many lov- ing hearts as ever entwined around living or lingered around the graves of deceased patriots. And today, as our memory recalls face after face of this vast spectral army who have pre- ceded us in the line of march to the silent shores, we shed the tear of affectionate remembrance as we echo praises to their memory and honor to their dust. Throughout the broad area of the world there never was a field more rich in facts which con- stitute the fibre of an earnest active patrio*^ism than that found in the .Southern struggle. And the lofty adnuration in which the man- hood, valor and endurance, as well as the sub- lime resignation with which you accepted disap- pointment after great hopes and greater ef- forts, is held all over the world, shows how much the world yet values true and brave men, who could shake off these troubles as great as they were, as easily as the strong man .shakes the snowflakes from his locks, and by lieroic efforts in time of peace, no less renowned than in war — make them to an impoverished coun- try, but as flaxen withes bound around a slum- bering giant. Wliat wonder the world has stood amazed at the persistent vitality of our people, a persistency only equaled by the grand results. For, under your admirable conduct, every bar- rier to the flow of capital, or check to the de- velopment of our unbounded resources was re- moved. And we see here today a free and independent mingling of men from every section of our broad domain, all prejudices of the past forgot- ten, and, while our state has been fortunate in acquiring thousands of those who fought against us, and who are an honor, both to the states which gave them birth, and ours, which they have made their home, it matters not whence they come, they can exult in the reflection that our country is the same, and they find floating liere tlie same banner that waved above them ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 267 there, with its broad folds unreut sind it? l)riglu stars unobscured, and in its defense, if needs be, the twords of those old Confederates so recentlv sheathed would leap forth with equal alacrity with those of the North. No nobler emotion can fill the breast of any man than that which prompts him to utter honest praise of an adversary whose convictions and opinions are at war with his own, and where is there a Confederate soldier in our land who has not felt a thrill of generous ad- miration and applause for the pre-eminent he- roism of the gallant Federal admiral, who lash- ed himself to the mainmast, while the tattered sails and frayed cordage of tlie vessel was being shot away by piecemeals above his head, and slowly but surely, picked his way through sunk- en reefs of torpedoes, whose destructive powers consigned many of his reckless comrades to a watery grave. The fame of such men as Farra- gut, Stanly, Hood, Lee, and the hundreds of private soldiers who were the true heroes of the war, belong to no time or section, but are the common property of mankind. They were all cast in the same grand mould of self-sacrificing patriotism, and I intend to teach my children to revere their names as long as the love of country is respected as a noble sentiment in the human breast. It is a remarkable fact that those who bore the brunt of the battles were the first to forget the old animosities, and relegate to oblivion obsolete issues. They saw that nothing but sorrow and shame, and the loss of the re- spect of the w^orld was to be gained by perpet- uating the bitterness of past strife, and, im- pelled by a spirit of patriotism, they were will- ing, by all possible methods, to create and give utterance to a public sentiment which would best conserve our common institutions and re- store that fraternal concord in which the war of the revolution left us and the Federal consti- tution found us. And I emphasize the declara- tion that, in most instances, those whose hatred has remained implacable through all these years of peace, are men who held high carnival in the rear, and snored louder in bed at home than they shouted on the battlefield for their coun- try, and after all danger had passed emerged from their hiding places in a chronic state of wolfishness, and, filled with ferocious zeal and courage, and blind to every principle of wise statesmanship, seek to make amends for their lack of deeds of valor by preaching a crusade of bitterness while pressing to their lips the sweet cup of revenge for whose intoxicating contents our country has already paid a price that would have purchased the goblet of the Egyptian queen. In view of the efforts made by these ladies for your entertainment here today, and with a lively memory of their heroic devotion to the cause for which their loved ones contended, I cannot refrain from thanking them, in the name of these old soldiers for honoring this oc- casion with their presence. We all feel deeply grateful to them for their efforts to make this reunion one which will fill the surviving mem- bers of Hood's Brigade with a store of pleasant memories not soon to be forgotten. It is not surprising that they should feel so patriotic, when we consider that ours was the first government on earth to bestow upon wo- man universal freedom, and to break down the bars of prejudice and wdden her avenues of use- fulness by opening up to her the privileges of honorable competition in every profession and avocation suited to her sex. Deep down in the core of the human heart is the love of home, and she is the very soul and life, and we hope never to see them elbowing a passage amid slang and slander, as common runners upon political fields for its honors and emoluments. The wo- men of France tried it once, and brought eter- nal shame upon their sex. Unsexed and fierce they sprang out of absolute subjugation into riot, rapine and bloodthirstiness, shaming the coarsest men by their unbridled excesses, and while singing peans to liberty they trampled all human rights under foot, and scattered mis- ery and woe with a lavish hand into peaceful homes, and all history shows that whenever they throw aside the beautiful endearments of home life and enter the arena of politics, they dig n gulf between themselves and the blessedness of womanhood which can never be repassed. GOVERNOR 0. M. ROBERTS. Ex-Governor 0. M. Roberts was next intro- duced by Major Burns and made a brief speech. purely complimentary, which he closed by in- viting the members of the brigade to attend the reunion of the soldiers of Walker's division on the first of October next. GOVERNOR F. R. L/UBBOCK. Hon. F. II. Lubbock was next introduced and made a handsome speech, in which he distrib- uted compliments equally between the ladies and the old soldiers. General Wm. P. Harde- man and General John G. Walker were called for, and responded with brief remarks. This closed the speech making features of the day. 268 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE TOO YOUNG TO DIE. BY JOHN B. SMITH. (Anion X tlie killcil v.as a boautifiil Con- federate boy, apparently not more than fifteen years of age.) On the hard-fought field, where the battle .storm Had echoed its sullen thunder, Lay a soldier-child, with the golden thread Of his young life snapped asunder. He had comrades stark, in the great death- sleep, Lying cold in their bloody places ; But they were bearded men with stalwart frames, And man's look on their faces. But this soldier-child, with his silken locks 0"or his smooth, white forehcnd sweei'lna. With a horrid wound in his brave young breast Seemed too fair for Death's grim keeping. For his beardless face, in its calm repose, Bore the mark of Beauty's finger. And his fine sweet mouth seemed the tempting spot Where a woman's lips might linger. Like slender shadows on fleecy snow, O'er his cheek crept the fringing lashes Of the white closed lids of his great dark eyes. All veined with faint, azure flashes. O'er the wounded breast, with a touching grace. His delicate hands were folded, With a meek soft clasp, as if for a prayer Their dying shape was moulded. I thought, as beside this warrior child Mine own young head was bending, That perhaps an angel mother's prayers Were heavenward then ascending. That the arm of the Father, who dwelleth where Sweet peace is never-ending. Might be found in the battle's dreaded hour Her darling boy defending. I thought how the voice of the false-faced worhj Would waft her the mournful story. With its pompous words for a healing balm. And its mocking meed of glory. But that mother's breast with its hopeless grief And its mighty pain is aching; The cliaijlet of fame is a withered wreath. When a mother's heart is breaking. GENERAL WM. R. HAMBY. General Wm. Iiobert Hamby, Austin, Texas, the genial and able President of the Citizens' Bank and Trust Company, was born in Paris, Tennessee, July 24th, 1845. His parents were Eobert J. and Louise V. Hamby — and he their only child. When eight years of age his father died, and himself and mother moved to Austin, Texas. When only sixteen years of age he left school and joined Company B, Fourth Eegimeut of Hood's Texas Brigade, Army of Northern Vir- ginia, and became a soldier of the Confederate States. He made a good soldier, faithful to every duty ; was badly wounded at second Man- assas. After Appomattox, Wm. E. Hamby entered Cumberland University at Lebanon, Tennes- see. Finishing the university he embarked in journalism in Tennessee and was a charter member of the Tennessee Press Association. He was a Democratic Presidential elector for the Eighth Congressional District. He also served two terms as Adjutant General of the State of Tennessee and originated the first com- petitive military drill held in the South after the war. In 1882 General Hamby returned to Texas, and in 1888 was handsomely elected to the State Legislature, and w-as the originator of many wise and judicious laws. Eecognizing his superior ability, the Speaker named Gen- eral Hamby as chairman of the Committee on Military Affairs. General Hamby has just retired from the ex- alted position of President of Hood's Texas Brigade Association, which he filled with honor to himself and credit to his comrades. He was a member, as well as treasurer, of Hood's Texas Brigade Monument Committee, which has just ended its labors through erection of a magnifi- cent monument to the brigade on cnpitol grounds at Austin. General Hamby rose to rank of Captain during the war and while Ad- jutant General of Tennessee the Khedive of Egypt offered him a colonelcy in the Egyptian army, which his desire to return to Texas caused him to refuse. General Ilamby stands high among his comrades of Hood's Texas Brigade as a true comrade, and his position in State financial circles is an enviable one. He is hale and hearty and proves in step and mien that the living of an honored and exemplary life is the surest road to all the best gifts o'' an all-wise Creator. GENERAL W. R. HAAIBY Company B., Fourth Regiment, Hood's Texas Brigade, Army of Northern Virginia. President Citizens Bank and Trust Company, Austin, Texas. Treasurer Hood's Texas Brigade Monument Committee. Past Presi- dent Hood's Texas Brigade Association ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 269 DR. J. C. JONES, SURGEON HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE. BY DK. S. 0. TOUXG. On January 25, in the midst of those whom he loved best, after a brief illness. Dr. J. C. Jones passed peacefully and quietly away at his home in Gonzales, Tex. He was bom in Lawrence County, Ala., March 13, 1837; and came to Texas with his parents in 1856 and lo- cated at San Antonio. He received his literary education at La Grange College, Alabama, taking the degree of A. M. He began the study of medicine soon after settling in Texas, and after a preliminary course of reading went to Scotland and entered the LTniversity of Edin- burgh. Here he remained four years, taking the degree of M. D. in 1860. The university was then in the zenith of its fame, and num- bered among its officers Sir William Gladstone and Lord Brougham ; in surgery, Sir James Syne and Sir James Simpson. From the latter he held a special diploma in obstetrics. He also took a special course in surgical pathology and operative surgery under Sir Joseph Lis- ter. After graduating at Edinburgh he went to Dublin, and was appointed resident student in the Eotunda Hospital, one of the most exten- sive and renowned maternity institutions in Europe. While there he attended the clinics of Stokes and Corrigan, and also the eve clinic - of the talented Sir William Wilde — Oscar Wilde's father. From Dublin he went to Lon- don and took the surgical course of Ferguson, Exichson, and Paget; also attending the eye clinics of Bowman and Critchett at Moorfield Ej'e Hospital. From London he went to Paris and continued his studies in the hospital under Velpeau, Nilaton, Jobert, Trosseau, and Cas- saignac. At the beginning of hostilities in this coun- try, in 1861, he returned to the United States, and was, on the personal recommendation of President Jefferson Davis, assigned to duty in the Army of Northern Virginia and served as surgeon of the Fourth Texas Regiment, in the famous Hood's Brigade, until the surrender at Appomattox. He attended the hrigai'e m nil its numerous battles and skirmishes without a day's absence. At the close of the war he returned to Texas (1865), and located at Gonzales. Here he con- tinuously resided and practiced medicine ever afterwards. He served on all the examining boards of the judicial district in which he re- sided. He was a member of the Texas State Board of Health, a member of the Texas State Medical Association, and was an ex-Vice-Pres- ident of that body, of the American Medical Association, and of tlie Ninth International Medical Congress. Dr. Jones was married in 1867 to Miss Mary Ivennon Crisp, daughter of Dr. John H. Crisp, of Columbus, Tex. The five children — three sons and two daughters — are : S. P. Jones, Mrs. R. S. Dilworth, John C. Jones, Miss Kennon .Jones, and Robert Elliott Jones. Dr. Jones contributed some valuable papers to the Texas State Medical Association. Dr. .Tones h:id Ion : been connected with the Church, and was one of the vestrymen in the Church of the Messiah at Gonzales. As a member of Camp J. C. G. Key, Confed- erate Veterans, he never missed a meeting of the old veterans, unless prevented by profes- sional duties. He attended a number of the general reunions, and always, on those occa- sions, wore a suit of Confederate gray. The foregoing records that Texas lost one of her most eminent citizens, one of her most ac- complished scholars, one of her most distin- guished physicians, but that is all. It says noth- ing of what a loyal-hearted comrade he was, nothing of the true friend, nothing of his good works, nor of his self-sacrificing Christian charities. His life was a beautiful one, and it is hard to realize that God in His infinite wisdom has deemed it best to bring it to a close. It has been said that he is blessed who maketh two blades of grass to grow where one blade grew before. This being true of him, who adds only to the physical good of man- kind, how infinitely more blessed is he who goes through life with willing hand out- stretched to raise and help his fellow-men, eager to guide the faltering footsteps of his weaker brothers from thorny paths to pleasant fields, from the tempest-tossed seas of life to the calms of peace and serenity. To attain such blessing one must possess qualities of heart, mind, and soul given to but few men. Yet we know that there are such lives, and wlien we come in contact with them we instinct- ively regard them as beacon lights to guide to higher and nobler things and realize in its com- pletest sense the truth of the Biblical state- •nent that "God created man after his own image," for truly there is much of the divine in the performance of one's whole duty to God and to one's fellow-man. Such was the life of Dr. J. C. Jones. Few men were better equipped for the duties of life than he, and fewer still had it given them to extend so long a life of usefulness over so broad a field. As a physician, as a soldier, as a cit- izen, and as an earnest and faithful disciple of the lowly Jesus, his field was large, and yet 270 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE tlie most critical scrutiny of liis life fails to re- veal a flaw. He met all of life's duties, ami when the final summons came it found him pre- pared — without fear and without reproach. His life was so full of grandeur and beauty that one scarcely iaiows which of its phases most to admire — the quiet, earnest conversa- tion of the polished scholar ; the skill of the sur- geon on the field of battle performing his duties amid the bursting shells and whistling Minie balls with as much delicacy and preci- sion and as coolly as if he were in the operating room of a private hospital; the peaceful physi- cian among his friends and neighbors, loved and respected by all; or tlie earnest, helpful Christian who so let his light sliine that others might see and follow in his footste, s to nobler things. His life was full of opportunity. He had many widely diverging duties placed be- fore him, and he met them willingly, uncom- plainingly, and performed them all. Had he possessed worldly ambition, bad he been less pure-hearted, less earnest in his life- work, there are no exalted honors to which he might not have aspired. He was superbly equipped intellectually for aught he might have undertaken. Few physicians are so well quali- fied for their noble calling as was he, few schol- ars so deeply read, and few men have a deeper or keener knowledge of their fellow-men than lie. He thought not of himself, however; sellisli ambition had not a place in his composition. He attained eminence in his profession with all its concurrent honors, but those honors came unsought, and he cared little for them. His great skill as a jihysician, his wonderful influ- ence for good over his fellow-men he reganlel in a light of sacred trusts placed in his hands for the benefit of others, and not as instruments to be used for his own aggrandizement. The world is better from Dr. Jones having lived, for he belonged to that type of men from whose great hearts all fears and doubts have been driven by an overwhelming love for their fellow-men, leaving naught but exceeding peace behind. It was such a man Leigh Hunt had in mind when he wrote : "Abou Ben Adhem (may his tribe increase!) Awoke one night from a deep dream of peace And saw within the moonlight in his room, Making it rich and like a lily in bloom, An angel writing in a book of gold : Exceeding peace had made Ben Adhem bold. And to the presence in the room he said, 'What writest thou?' The vision raised its heal And with a look made of all sweet accord. Answered, 'The names of those who love the Lord.' 'And is mine one?' said Abou. 'Nay, not so,' Replied the angel. Abou spake more low, But cheerily still, and said, 'I pray thee, then, Write me as one that loves his fellow-men.' The angel wrote and vanished. The next night It came again with a great wakening light, And showed the names whom love of God had blessed. And, lo ! Bed Adhem's name led all the rest."' DR. J. C. JONES, SURGEON HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE. BY GEN. J. B. POLLET. "When he came to our camp, in October, 1861, w^e young fellows thought we had fallen . n hard lines, to be commanded by a tyrannical martinet from the old army and to be doctored and sawed and carved by an old grandma like our surgeon or as callow and verdant a strip- ling as Dr. Jones then looked. H took but lit- tle time, though, for Hood to gain our love and admiration, and longer for Jones to do so. But when, at Gaines" Mill, June 27. ISC'i, tlir Fourth Texas were making the charge which broke the enemy's lines and our men were dropping dead or wounded at every step of the way, those of us who cast a glance backward could always see the young assistant surgeon following close in tbe rear of the line, here and fhere halting to bind up a wound or administer a stimulant. Then we began to love and re- spect him ; for, lacking the incentive of the private or officer, he vet risked every I'anirer v,-e encountered. As we came to know him better and to learn of his reniarkalile skill as a sur- geon, our respect continued to grow. "Dr. Jones was one surgeon of the Confed- erate army who was always at his post, never absent from a battle and never failing to fol- low close in the rear of the regiment and per- form his duty. Xo danger appalled him. and in the deadliest heat of the conflict he would kneel as calmly and coolly by the side of a wounded man and administer to his needs as though he were a hundred miles from danger. Always good-humored, never sparing labor or time to funish relief wliere it was possible. T doubt if he had his equal in devotion to duty in the army. In my recollection he was never absent a single night from the command, and no matter what the temptation in the matter of grub or good company, stayed in camp or right on the line of march and took potluck with the l)oys without grumbling. Modest, unassuming, and rather reserved, he was yet a very companional)le comrade. Truck- ling to no officialism and never self-seek ins, bis ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 271 advancement was slower than, considering his abilities, it should have been. Yet, although he served for nearly two years as a sub to polit- ically appointed surgeons, he made no com- plaint, feeling, doubtless, that he could accom- plish more good down on the ground floor next to the private who did the real fighting than if placed in a higher position. His was not a gal- lantly inspired by the e.xcitement of battle or the desire for distinction, but it was of that character which saved life and sent many a poor fellow home who might otherwise have filled a shallow grave. The best that can be said of any man is that he was true to his country, his friends, and his profession — all that and more may justly be said of Dr. J. C. Jones. Never ashamed of his Confederate rec- ord, he was generally on hand at all meetings of the Hood's Brigade Association to talk with his old comrades of the past. A zealous mem- ber of the United Confederate Veteran Asso- ciation, he held the position of Division Sur- geon of the Texas Division under three admin- istrations. A master of his profession and a law-abiding citizen, he had a large practice, and was held in the highest esteem by all who met him. Peace to his ashes, and may we all meet him in the grand reunion of the hereafter !" REUNION AT WACO, JUNE 27, 1889. DECORATIONS AND MOTTOES. The great chamber of the citv hall kindlv tendered by a vote of the city coimeii wa-^ taste fully decorated with flowers and bunting. Con- federate, national and battle flags w<^re hang- ing all around the walls. A beautiful design, conspicuous on the rear wall, behind the plat- form, was a harp made of flowers indited to the memory of W. T. Ford of the Fourth Texas. Among the mottoes were the following: Jefferson Davis; history irill vindimte his integrity. John B. Hood; peace to his ashe>i and gion/ to his name. Hood's Brigade; ten thousanil times wel- come. The cruel tvar is over! Long live Beauregard and all our comrades! Bohert E. Lee; let his great n^nne be hon- ored, while time continues. Stonewall Jaclson, the Christilan. soldier; may he rest in peace as well as aV our com- rades, on the other shore, under the shade of those bemttiful trees! The old battle flag of Hood's Fifth Texas Regiment, brought forward by its gallant com- manding officer. Colonel R. M. Powell, with its 147 bullet holes, received in thirty-two battles, was hanging beneath the Robert E. Lee legend quoted above. The soldiers of all the states remember the old flag. It fluttered beneath the star of vic- tory at Williamsburg. It twinkled in the tem- pest of death on the Rapidan ; its folds were foremost at Fredericksburg; it waved on the .Tames, and was the palladium in the valley of the Rappahannock ; it hung the vraisemblance — a history of death and truth. When the old soldiers gazed ujion it they recollected forgotten things. Smoke appeared to ascend from the faded and tatter;'d banner, aiul the sound of musketry and cannon came faintly like the dream of an echo heard in a tomb. In front of the platform were pictures of the heroes of the Confederate army, and over the room brooded the spirits of Lee, Jackson. Hood and the rest. Where sucli flags flutter Lee and Jackson and Hood will come, until the Eternal Tnimjieter has marshaled their souls rm the camping grounds in Paradise and they can count all their comrades — until all shall answer "here" to Death. Gen. J. B. Robertson introduced e.x-Gover- nor Throckmorton, who spoke about an hour. The speaker said in view of the gravity of the task and solemnity of the duty and the dan- gers of misrepresentations he would brieflv re- capitulate the history of the soldiers whose deeds had made their own lives and their coim- try sublime. He dwelt upon the newness of tiie government of the Southern Confederacy, its imrecognized loneliness, its length of s?a- shore, its untold weaknesses and its giant strength derived from the naked, unsupported devotion, bravery and fortitude of its people — men and women. All the combined armies of the North perfectly equipped, supplied from factories and fields with all that was necessary for war found in Lee a matchless foe, audacious and skilled in war. Time and time again Lee hurled the armies of the North back across the Potomac. Lee had been stamped as one of the great captains of the age ; the losses he inflicted 272 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE ou the enemy were unparalleled in view of the disparity of the forces opposed, the preponder- ance so greatly favoring the Federals. He re- ferred to the order of Geueal Lee to General D. H. Hill, which fell into the hands of Gen- eral Meclellan and totally and suddenly modi- fied the Maryland campaign of 1862, precip- itating the engagements at Antietam and at South Mountain. He reviewed Fredericks- burg, Chancellorsville, the latter rendered a catastrophe by the death of Stonewall Jackson — changed from joy to sorrow by that awful calamity. Governor Throclkmo'rtpni gave a cyclorama, so to speak, of the battles in Vir- ginia, ending his exordial with an account of the last scenes between Petersburg and Appo- mattox. He then gave a brief account of Hood's Brigade, which began with Lee in the morning of the strife, and only halted when war had been rocked to sleep in the cradle of death. The trophies of the brigade won in battle would have made a Eoman triumph. He eloquently told of a charge of Hood's Brigade where half of the Fourth Texas fell and the re- mark of Stonewall Jackson next day: "Here, indeed, were soldiers." He told of the second battle of Manassas, when Colonel Robertson was wounded and other distinguished officers wounded or killed. Hood's men did not confine their fighting to shooting, but used their bay- onets and carried strong positions with the sharp points of those bayonets. Eloquently he told of the sufferings and terrible fighting of Hood's men which gave to Hood his commis- sion as Major General and ])laced Colonel J. B. Eobertson in command of the brigade, as brig- adier — a gallant successor of a gallant prede- cessor. He told of the historical incident of Hood's Texans seizing the bridle of General Lee's horse and holding him back from the breach, when the commander-in-chief would have ridden into the jaws of death, at the awful Golgotha — the battle of the Wilderness. Painters have depicted the scene ; poets have sung it, the historic muse has inscribed it on her brightest page and the sculptor had com- memorated that magnificent incident of war. In his peroration Governor Throckmorton eulo- gized the Fnion soldiers whom the Confeder- ates found to be foemon worthy of their steel. Memories that cluster around the dead teach the living to dwell in harmony, a single nation and a single flag. The speaker, tearfully and with a voice subdued by emotion, appealed for State aid for the surviving soldiers who fol- lowed Lee. Few, he said, of the Mexican war survive; few of those of 1812 ; none of the Rev- olutionary heroes; let then the State provide for its latest heroes, and their children. (Loud applause.) Unworthy would those people be who, succeeded to the honors Fannin and Crockett left if they shall neglect the Confed- erate veterans who returned from war to deso- lated homes. To this portion of the address attention was almost painful and tears fell plentifully. The speaker hoped that harmony and peace will bless a reunited people and that every mourning heart would receive the Com- forter. Eternal devotion and loyalty to the common country, to the union of states. Dr. Carroll's address was now announced and the famous pidpit orator, who had not been put down for a speech but was equal to the oc- casion, arose. The speaker had recently stood upon the bat- tlefield of Gaines' Mill, and had heard in fancy the crash and tumult of war and the groans of the dying mingled with the echoes of the shout- ing squadrons rushing to the charge. He had never before stood upon Virginia soil, but he felt he had a claim to Virginia sympathy in view of Texans' blood shed at Gaines' Mill. Wliile the Chickahominy flows through the shadows of its cypress trees, wliik' Gettysburr's heights stand, while the Rappahannock rolls to the Chesapeake, Texas will be remembered in all the valleys of Virginia. The present Vir- ginians do not all distinctly remember the war. Some of the j'oung Virginians only know of the war historically. But the veterans of Vir- ginia know how Texans fought. Let the South write its own history. Let the South write its poetry. Of the 5,000 men who went into the war with Hood's Brigade, 278 are living — less than a hundred are here tonight ; before all are gone; before the last man is called by the final tattoo and sink>< to rest, let e:K'h hand to the Historic Muse a note of personal experience to hand down to posterity, by which the coming ages will remember the deeds their fathers did. Buy the books of Davis, Stephens, Cook, Beau- regard, Johnson, and all those who wrote in the light of personal knowledge — who had faced the facts. South Carolinians, Georgians, men of Alabama — of all the states of the South — should teach their children the truth concerning the war. A day will come when the last man of Hood's Brigade will hold with him- seld a reunion. Around him will be ghosts, about him the valley and the .shadow of death. He will hear no music, no shouts, no speeches, no cheers. He will stand in a forest of monu- ments and read on every hand an epitaph. But in the solitary review the lone survivor will be cheered, for he will know that he is the only living soldier left of a matchless legion who once fought as sons of freedom fight, without fear. ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 273 Dr. Carroll was followed by Uncle Frank Lubbock, who delivered a stirring address. He wore the badge, he said, because it had been given him by those whose privilege it was to confer the honor and reflect the dignity. Ex- Governor Lubbock's administration took in the war period; in fact, he was the war Governor. He told of the hurrying forward to the muster- ing places by Texans, and said the old and the young men went to the war, and some of the girls. The Governor said all of the Texas sol- diers were good, some were better and a few were best ; some interfered witli horse prop- erty and molested bee hives; some entered gar- dens through a gap in the palings, but all fought and very few ever aot sick. They over- came green melons and the enemy the same day and rode forward to charge batteries and sabre gunners on horses that had in some in- stances been surreptitiously borrowed ; where Mars raged, death reigned, Texans ranged, and wherever carnage was thickest Texans were most forward, dying with a joke on their lips, as ready to die as to live. The speaker referred feelingly and eloquently to Jefl'ersnu Davis, still living, lie s^joke of (ienerr.l Lee'j re-iiark: "If I had 20,000 Texans I need not retreat." Governor Lubbock is a prehistoric rose still blooming, fresh as the Dew of Hermon. He said he went into the war late hoping to Find ;i sick Yankee on whom he might wreak the ven- geance of his bosom, but they all were healthy enough to keep out of his way. He hunted Indians in 1830 in Texas, but the Indians heard he was coming and fled. He shot Buffalo on the site of Waco in antiquity after he had floated into Texas on a broad-horn raft down the Mississippi Eiver. He gave a highly in- teresting picture of the past, a glorious review of its achievements and its future. REUNION AT GALVESTON, JUNE 27, 1901. Following Year After Great Storm, Galveston Entertains Brigade, Same as if Nothing had Happened. Hood's Texas Brigade meets in Galveston to- day for the second time in the history of the or- ganization. The previous meeting was held May 7, 1874, and was the third reunion in the history of the organization. The first and sec- ond reunions were held in Houston. It was not until 1877 that the brigade meeting was first held on June 27, the anniversary of the great battle of Gaines' Mill, which made the brigade famous. A glance at the roster of those who were present at the Galveston meeting in 1874 will show the reader how the old heroes are be- ing gathered one by one to the silent hereafter. The Neivs reproduces from its issue of May 8, 1874, said roster. Roster of Those Who Attended the Third Annual Reunion at Galveston, May 7, 1874. Hood's Texas Brigade held its third annual meeting at Galveston May 7, 1874. From the News of May 8, 1874, the following is taken: The following survivors of the brigade belong- ing to the First, Fourth and Fifth Texas and the Third Arkansas Regiments were present and participated in the reunion. All the names may not be given of those who participated, but the list is as full as could be ascertained. First Texas Regiment. J. Mayrant Smith, Company L. H. W. Waters, Surgeon, S. Sam P. Corbett, Company H. A. H. Brandt, Company L. J. L. Sheridan, Captain, Company I. Collin Alrich, Company I. Albert W. Wood, Company L. A. Wakelee, Company L. John M. Dillon, Company L. Zack Sabie, Company L. Leslie Thompson, Company L. William Schadt, Company L. W. A. Shelton, Company L. E. S. Jemison, Captain, Company G. Smith D. Sims, Company L. Joseph Wagle, Company L. James E. Nagle, Company L. W. N. Robinson, Company L. A. C. McKeen, Captain, Company L. J. B. Massey, Company K. S. T. Blessing, Company I. W. B. Wall, Captain, Company I. Thomas Barnett, Company L. L. F. Delesdernie, Company L. J. M. Morphis, Commissary. John M. Burroughs, Company I. W. D. Priehard, Company I. S. B. Smith, Company L. 274 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE Fourth Texas Regimmt. A. J. Stewart, Company G. J. M. Pinkney, Company G. H. F. Plaster, Company G. R. H. Pinkney, Company G. H. D. Boozor, Company G. Val C. Giles, Company B. W. C. Steele, Company C. J. S. Spring, Company H. T. A. Wynne, Company H. J. E. Stuart, Company H. R. R. Robertson, Company B. J. P. Kindred, Company F. Frank B. Cliilton, Company H. R. H. Skinner, Company F. C. G. Mooring, Company G. George L. Robinson, Company B. Howard Finley, Company H. J. Farley. W. M. Hvmau, Company G. W. C. Walsh, Captain, Company B. J. M. Brandon, Lieutenant, Company E. John Haggerty, Company F. W. W. Dunkin Company' E. C. M. Winkler, Lieutenant Colonel. A. C. Brietz, 0. S., Company G. R. H. Wood, Company G. William E. Barry, Lieutenant Company G. Joseph H. Dunham, Lieutenant Company G. J. S. Mooring Company G. Fifth Texas Regiment. B. C. S.impson Company A. F. M. Poland, Company A. J. M. Smithers, Company D. E. E. Maxcv, Company E. S. V. Patrick, Company E. C. P. Gardner, Company A. B. Pugh Fuller, Company A. J. E. Landes, Company A. Samuel D. Williams, Company I . R. K. Felder, Company E. W. H. Gray. John C. Cox, Company C. J. J. McBride, Captain, Company C. J. D. Roberdeau, Captain Company B. Thomas Coogan, Company F. Calhoun Kearse, Company D. B. S. Fitzgerald, Company T. F. Charles Hume, Company D. S. D. Haws. Company A. Edwin P. Settle, First Commissary. F. J. Newman, Company L Robert Burns, Brigade Commissary. C. F. Settle Company A. J. H. Littlefield, Brigadier Quartermaster. J. D. Rogers, Captain Company E. James Slangs r, Company A. Third Arkansas Regiment. E. P. Albritton, Company D. T. S. Carroll, Company A. J. D. Pickens, Lieutenant, Company E. VETERANS REUNION. The Last Day's Session of Hood's Texas Brigade^New Officers Chosen — Bryan, Texas, Selected as the Place of Next Reunion — Incidents of Gettysburg — Eighty of the Gallant Followers of Hood were in Attendance- Two Sponsors Elected. The thirty-first annual gathering of the sur- vivors of Hood's Texas Brigade was brought to a close at noon yesterday after a two days" ses- sion and a grand old reunion. The business sessions are never long and never tedious, but always brief and full of life and fun. These heroes of that terrible conflict are the joUiest aggregation of gray-headed, bald-headed "boys" that ever struck Galveston, and they thorough- ly enjoy themselves at these annual experience meetings and soldierly smokers. The follow- ers of the impetuous Hood who braved the bat- tles of that four years' struggle are fast pass- ing away. One by one they are dropping from the ranks in that long, wearisome march to eternal rest. According to the records 26 of the gallant comrades were called from their earthly cares during the past year, and the no- ble band is growing smaller day by day. The attendance this year was larger than usual, however, and 80 comrades registered present at yesterday morning's session. Of the three Texas regiments there are about 300 survivors, but many of them cannot get around to the reunions, and the usual attendance is between 60 and 70 members, so this year's meet- ing was one of the most largely attended of any for several years. At the session yesterday morning Bryan was selected as the place for the reunion next year. New officers were elected and the brigade de- parted from its usual custom by electing two sponsors to represent the brigade for the en- suing year. A ha])py incident marked the re- tirement of Miss Minnie Hunter as sponsor. She became Mrs. Gorman at the adjournment of the reunion. The veterans enjoyed a trip on the bay yes- terday afternoon and many of them departed for home last night after a most enjoyable two days' sojourn in the city. ROUTINE PROCEEDINGS. Tt was about 10:30 o'clock when Commander J. T. Hunter called the meeting to order for the second and last day's session of the brigade. ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 275 a half liour having been consumed in registering the veterans in attendance. The members of the brigade occupied seats on the left of the com- mander, with the members of Camp Magruder forming a substantial background. On the right were the officers and members of the Daughters of the Confederacy. The hall was well filled and the proceedings were enjoyed by all those who attended. There were no long- winded speeches, no lengthy documents to be read and no knotty problems to solve. The Secretary had very little business to engage the meeting and the session was conducted in a very businesslike manner with just enough pleasantries to interest everybody. The harpers in an adjoining room dispensed sweet music and occasionally a few selections from South- ern melodies which made the "boys" who wore the gray feel young again and brought back recollections of the long ago. Comrade Barry asked for permission to ad- dress the meeting, and when he secured recog- nition he asked that Judge John C. West of Waco be requested to read a paper he had pre- pared on incidents at the battle of Gettysburg. The request was made, and Judge West came forward with his interesting story of incidents as he saw them on that memorable occasion while serving in Company E of the Fourth Texas. Before beginning the story he said he always considered it a distinguished honor to be privileged to address a Confederate soldier at any time and at any place, and he felt high- ly honored on this occasion. He said he hnd received a letter a few days ago from a Daugh- ter of the Confederacy, who wrote him about how she had enjoyed the Confederate reunion at Memphis, which was the first large reunion she had ever attended. She said tliat she would rather attend such a reunion than a congres-; of kings, and Judge West said he felt the same about the reunion of Hood's Brigade in Galves- ton. He said he was with the brigade but one year in the Civil War, and when lie hears the veterans talking about battles in which he did not participate it brings tears to his eyes and sadness to his heart. He said he would rather have died in the first platoon than to live and have to tell hi? boy that he did not share in the glory of fighting for the Confederacy. The re- cital of his story, printed elsewhere in this is- sue, elicited great applause from the old sol- diers, who vividly pictured the scenes of those historical events. Ivctters and telegrams of regret at not being able to attend the reunion were read from the following active and honorary members: E. G. Sessions, Rice. Tex. ; James Williams, Coleman, Tex.; W. E. Copeland, Texarkana ; T. L. Mc- Carty, Mrs. Lee Farmer Johnston, wife of tlie late Captain D. C. Farmer, and author of Hood's Brigade March, copies of which were received by the brigade and distributed. Incidents at Gettysburg — Recollections OF A Soldier Who Fought With Hood IN This Battle. Judge John C. West of Waco, who served in Company E, Fourth Texas, is the author of this story, which he read by request at the clos- ing session of Hood's Brigade yesterday: This was my first experience in a general en- gagement, and though we had marched all night of July 1, reaching the battlefield about 10 o'clock a. m. on the 2d, the interest and ex- citement and novelty of the occasion kept me up with my eyes and ears wide open. Our brig- ade was on the extreme right of the Confed- erate line, with perhaps one other brigade on our right. We marched and countermarched and rested until about 3 o'clock in the after- noon, when we came into line in the edge of timber opposite Little Round Top and Deyil's Den. I could see the Federal batteries, or rather the location of them, by the smoke of discharge. They were about half a mile or more from us. This was the first actual contact and full view of our enemy. We stood in column of fours, with our faces towards our right, for some time, during which the batteries com- menced to play on us, and the first shot — which I recognized — seemed to be a solid shot, which struck the ground about 50 or 60 feet from the line and passed by a bound over us, scattering dust and dirt over our company. The next shot passed about an equal distance beyond us, tear- ing up the earth. The third shot hit our line about eight feet in front of me, knocking off one soldier's head and cutting another in two, bespattering us with blood. Just then we fronted to the left, facing the battery. There was a short pause. I saw Gen- eral Hood on horseback about 300 or 400 yards obliquely to my left, just out of direct range of the battery fire, in the edge of the timber. He took his hat, held it above him in his right hand, rose to his full height in his stirrups, and shouted in a stentorian voice, "Forward! steady ; forward !" We started across the open field. As we moved on I heard the word pass- ing down the line, "Quick, but not double quick !" We went in pretty fair order across the field. As we entered the timber and brush our line was more broken. We soon struck a stone fence; then came a branch. Lieutenant Joe Smith, Company E, wet his handkerchief, 276 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE wrung it out and tied it around his head as he moved up the slope, which we had now reached. Bullets and grapeshot were coming thick and fast. A bullet passed through his head ; exam- ination afterwards showed 11 holes through tlie folded handkerchief. I think it made a white mark for a sharpshooter. As we ad- vanced up the steep side of the mountain we encountered bowlders from the size of a hogs- head to the size of a small house. Our line at times could hardly be called a line at all. The battery was taken. The First Texas suffered the brunt of the battle. After we were up on the first ridge the ground was so rough and broken that it was impossible to form a straight line, but it was quite evident to me from the sounds on our left that we were in advance of our center. From this position we made sallies to our front, over rocks and bowlders and tim- ber. It was impossible to make a united charge. The enemy were pretty thick and well con- cealed. It was more like Indian fighting than anything that I experienced during the war. Tliey had sharpshooters in trees and on lugh places that made it exceedingly dangerous to appear in any open place. One bullet passed through my beard and grazed my left ear. An- other missed the top of my head about an inch. Both struck the rock against which I was sit- ting. I abandoned the position instanler. Just in "front of us, perhaps 50 yards, was a com- paratively open space on rising ground, very small in extent. It seemed almost certain death to attempt to pass it. Singly and in squads we made several experiments to test the pres- ence of the enemy beyond, and every time, night or day, a shower of bullets greeted us. About 10 o'clock on the night of the 2d. Gold- sticker of Company A ventured out. He was mortally wounded, and lay there many hours calling for help. I can hear his plaintive cry: "Water! water! Great God, bring me water!" but there was no truce. Death released him be- fore the dawn. Poor Goldsticker! He was a gambler, a German and a Jew, but he died at the front! We held our position among the rocks all night and until about 5 o'clock in the afternoon of the 3d. Colonel Carter of the Fourth was severely wounded, afterwards captured, and died in the Federal hospital. Major Winkler was also wounded. Private Champ Fitzhugh of my company was captured, and I saw him no more, until by a strange coincidence I met him in May, 1864, at 12 o'clock at night in the swamp on the bank of the Mississippi River, each of us attempting to cross tlie river. We crossed together in a canoe (with Yankee gun- boats above and below us.) This by way of parenthesis. From 3 to 5 o'clock on the afternoon of the 3d the battle raged in the center on the left of our brigade. Wc liad received notice that the artillery on the whole line would open about 2 o'clock, and upon cessation of artillery fire the entire line would move forward. This or- der was cari'ied out, and when our artillery opened the enemy answered as promptly as if a telephone message had said, "Shoot now." This cannonade was the grandest and most sublime circumstance I ever saw or heard. I can conceive of nothing grander, more porten- tous, or awful. An earthquake, a cyclone, a thunderstorm, a hurricane all in one could not be more terrific. It sounded veritably as if hell had broken loose and the imchained demons and furies were shrieking in the air. It was grand, sublime and glorious. The anticipation of the assault which was impending at the close of this fearful storm inspired the hearts of men with the joy of battle, which so filled us that there was no room for fear. While the earth quivered the storm ceased, and the for- ward movement began. Our end of the line, crooked and curved by the broken condition of the ground, made no progress. We were already in advance of the troops on our left. When the contest seemed hot on our left and towards the center we moved to the front, hoping to find a weak place or an opening for flank movement, but the enemy evidently recognized the import- ance of that position, and we could gain no ad- vantage there, but the fight grew fast and fu- rious on our left. We could see nothing, but the Confederate yell and the Yankee huzzah alternated back and forth with such regularity for nearly an hour as to satisfy us that a crit- ical moment was approaching at that point and that we were in danger of being flanked. Soon the "huzzah" advanced so far as to create un- easiness in our part of the line, and directly notice came from our left to "get out of here as quickly as you can." We did not consider the order of our going, but rushed down the slope with better speed than we had been able to make coming in. As we had obliqued to the right coming up the mountain, and now obliqued to the left coming out, we struck the open field several liundred yards to the riglit of the stone fence and branch which we had crossed, and looking to our right, siw the Yanks in full line in the open field. We went across the field under fire without regard to tactics. Bullets were pretty thick and hit about us with that peculiar searching "zip-zip" which suggests rapid locomotion. Mr. H. Van Dusen of Company C, Fourth ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 277 Texas, was just in front of me about 10 feet. I heard a bullet hit him and saw him tumble over. I thought he was dead and I so reported when our regiment got together after dark. Some man said, "Xo; he is over there by a tree."' I went to the place and found Van Dusen with head bound with a white cloth. The bullet had struck him in the head, but failed to pene- trate. He went to the field hospital, was after- wards captured and got among Dutch kinsfolk in Pennsylvania. It was said that they offered him every inducement to abandon the Confed- eracy, which he declined, went to prison and was afterwards exchanged. He survived the war and returned to Texas. The heroism of Confederate prisoners in Federal prisons would furnish a splendid subject for the pen of a com- petent historian. The fearful and untold suf- ferings of these brave men, their faithful re- sistance of the blandishments and rewards of- fered in exchange for their fidelity to the Con- federate cause, when hope had fled and certiiin death seemed imminent, have never been half revealed, and places them side by side with the noblest martyrs of the ages. SPONSOR'S WEDDING. Miss Minnie Hunter, of Huntsville, and W. C. Gorman Married. One of the happiest incidents in connection with the gathering of veterans for their annual reunion was the marriage of the brigade's sponsor. Miss Minnie Hunter of Huntsville, daughter of Capt. J. T. Hunter, the retirinu' president of Hood's Brigade As-ociation. The ceremony was performed yesterday shortly after the adjournment of the morning sessi'm at the Tremont Hotel. Beneath the blue fla'i; of the John B. Hood Fife and Drum Corps and the handsome silk Confederate flag, furnished by Veuve Jefferson Davis Chapter, Daughters of the Confedercy, Miss Hunter and Mr. Wil- liam C. Gorman of Palestine were united as husband and wife. Kev. W. H. Harris, rector of the First Baptist Church, and Chaplain of Camp Magruder, United Confederate Veterans, officiated in tieing the nuptial knot. It w-as an impressive scene in which joy and sorrow mingled while love pronounced the benediction. Miss Hunter is a most estimable young lady and was a great favorite with the veterans who gathered to witness the joyous ceremony which took her from them. They wished her joy and yet they were sad at her leaving. The ceremony was performed in the circular corridor just ofi from the parlors on the second floor. The members of Hood's Brig- ade, Camp Magruder, Daughters of the Con- federacy and a number of friends were present. Miss Barrett of Huntsville presided at the piano and rendered Mendelssohn's march as the bridal party entered the corridor. The bride was given away by her father. Captain Himter. She wore a lovely white dress and carried a bridal bouquet of white flowers. The bridesmaids were Miss Roberta Lambkin, of Huntsville, Miss Brantley of Calvert and Miss Lucy Barry of Navasota. CHAMPION OYSTER EATER. June 27, 1901. Medal was Awarded to Captain J. T. Hunter, Who Ate 1189 Oysters by Actual Count. There were oysters, raw, oysters fried, oysters stewed, in fact oysters cooked in every style, fried fish and fish chowder and the usual acces- sories that go to make up a successful fish and oyster feast. There were liquid refreshments in abundance, and while the veterans ate, the members of the Daughters of the Confederacy were in constant attendance to see that they lacked for nothing. There was nothing done or said to disturb the feast, but after the veterans had dined to their heart's content Mr. George P. Finlay mounted the stand and assembly was sounded. Colonel Knlay said in effect that the city of Galveston and its people were glad to have the honor of entertaining the veterans of Hood's Brigade; that no braver band of men were ever assembled and that their names would go down in history, a credit to themselves and the people of the Lone Star State. He referred to the fact of the numerous campaand. Hut as it i^, T must wntent myself witli cold facts, and let history speak for itself. Some of you '^^re remember (lie Texas fif 18G1. The Lone Star State was then a marvel of beauty, intersjcrsed here an^J there with farms and hamlets, and towns and villages, the cheerful homes of men. The hand of civiliza- tion had as yet scarce marred the fair face of this Empire State. Only one or two short lines of railway were then in existence. Beyond these the stage coach was the public conveyance between places, while in all our borders we only had six or seven hundred thousand people, one- fourth of whom were negroes. But our white population constituted a robust and vigorous race — an honest yeomanry, the sons of pioneers, the progeny of the early settlers of this vat domain. But today how changed ! The beauty of the wilderness has given place to the wonders of civilization. The whole country is dotted with farms and ranches, towns and cities have sprung up on every hand, and more than 10,000 miles of railway form a network of travel and communication between our most distant points, while an enterprising population of three and a half million souls indicate the ma- terial progress we have accomplished. When the call to arms was sounded the au- thorities at Richmond were appealed to, and Texas was grudgingly allowed to send throe regiments to Virginia, the anticipated arem of the contending armies. These were raised in an incredibly short space of time, the countiis vieing with each other in an effort to get into the regiments. As fast as they were ready they were sent forward to the front. In the early fall of 1861 all three of the regiments, compris- ing about 3,000 troops, had arrived at Rich- mond, were organized and armed, and after- wards went into winter quarters along the Po- tomac in the neighborhood of Dumfries, some 30 miles below Washington. Shall I pause to describe to you this splendid Iwdy of men, as they stood for the first time on dress parade on the banks of the Potomac? Wigfall, Mi- Lood and Rainey of the First; Hood. Marsh dl and Warwick of the Fourth, and Archer, Rob- ertson and Botts of the Fifth, composed the field officers of the regiments, and 32 as gallant Captains as e'er commission bore commanded the 32 companies. As far as the eye could re.ich was a long line of gray. Three thousand bright Texas boys, mostly from 18 to 25 years of ago, with Enfield rifles and bayonets glittering in the sun, they presented a spectacle for the ad- miration of all beholders. The farm, tl e ranch, the storehouse, the schoolroom and the college, throughout the length and bread tli of our Elmpire State, had all contrilmted their quota to swell the ranks of this remirknble body of men. Do you doubt for a moment that as they stood there, a solid phalanx, a thousand miles from home, surrounded by the troops from every State of the Confederacy, as the ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 283 sole representatives of the Lone Star State, they realized Texas had committed to their care and keeping her fair fame, and they were deter- mined to bear aloft the sacred honor of their State upon the points of their bayonets to vic- tory or to death? Their lips were yet warm with mother's, or wife's, or sweetheart's kiss, and with the parting benediction to come home with their shields or on them, they were in- spixed by the deeds of the illustrious heroes of the Alamo, Goliad and San Jacinto, and they pledged their faith to carve a name for them- selves and for Texas equal to the Tenth Legion of Caesar or the Old Guard of Xapoleon. But enough of this. The fearful drama of 1862 is about to begin. In the early spring the Federal army, some 200,000 men, under Mc- Clellan, changed its base from the Potomac to the Peninsula at Yorktown of historic memory. They were confronted by Magruder with some 10,000 or 15,000 troops, who held the vast horde of Federal troops at bay until the arrival of General Johnston, who rapidly marched from the line of the Eappahannock to reinforce Magruder. After confronting him for several days, our army began its retreat toward Rich- mond — Hood's Brigade, then belonging to Whiting's Division, covering the retreat to Wil- liamsburg, passing through that town, while the battle of Williamsburg was in progress. The division was moved rapidly to Eltham's Land- ing, on York River in order to cover an antici- pated movement calculated to intercept the re- treat of the army. Here, for the first time in the campaign, the Texas troops engaged the en- emy, in a densely wooded country along the York River. The Fourth and Fifth did but little fighting, but the First Texas encountered the enemy in strong force and a severe engage- ment ensued, in which that regiment drove at least double their number of Federal troops under cover of their gunboats. The entire brig- ade lost some 40 or 50 killed and wounded, while the enemy's loss was at least twice that number. Here it was that Captain Denny of the Fifth and Lieutenant Colonel Black of the First were killed, and Lieutenant Colonel Rainey of the First was severely wounded. I mentioned this battle, not so much on account of its importance as compared with otb.evs which ensued, but because it was the first con- tact the Texas troops as a brigade had with the enemy, and in that engagement it performed its part so well as to receive the encomium of General Gustavus W. Smith, the commanding officer. Hear what he says in his official report: "The brunt of the contest was borne by thi' Texans, and to them is due the largest share of the honors of the day at Eltham." And again he says: ''Had I 40,000 such troops I would undertake a successful invasion of the North." I pass by the battle of Seven Pines, as the Texas Brigade were merely passive spectators in that engagement. Shortly thereafter Gen- eral Robert E. Lee took command of the Con- federate forces in Virginia, and thenceforward that army ceased to retreat from the foe and began an aggressive campaign which crowned our cause with victory after victory until the name of the Confederate soldier became illus- trious wherever heroism is admired. As soon as General Lee assumed command of the army he undertook a campaign for the relief of Rich- mond and for the purpose of driving the Fed- eral invaders from the soil of Virginia. I shall not stop here to relate the splendid strategy which re-enforced Jackson, who was operating in the valley, with the division of Whiting, to which the Texas Brigade then belonged, and how all these troops were immediately trans- ferred from the valley, to the rear of McClel- lan's right flank at Mechanicsville. Suffice it, the battle of the 26th of June at Mechanicsville ensued, in which the Federals were driven from their works, and the two wings of our army, that on the north bank of the Chickahominy under Jackson, and that on the south bank un- der Lee, were reunited. On the morning of the 27th of June, today 39 years ago, at early dawn, the Confederates began seeking the enemy ; Longstreet and A. P. Hill pursued the routes on our right nearest the Chickahominy, and came soonest on their lines, while the troops under Jackson, composed of the divisions of Whiting, Ewell and D. H. Hill, having to make a detour further to our left, came later upon the field, approaching the enemy in the neighborhood of Cold Harbor. Our lines on the right were formed about 12 o'clock and later on the left, and conformed to the enemy's in shape, but our position, aside from their fortifications, was far inferior to theirs. Our line of battle, as formed, extending: from right to left, was as follows: Longstreet on the right. A. P. Hill to his left, then the divisions of Ewell and D. H. Hill to his left in the order stated. Whiting's Division, com- posed of Hood's and Law's Brigades, did not form in line, but were held in reservi' nenr Cold Harbor. The battle began in earnest a little past 12 o'clock and soon raged with fury on our right where Longstreet was posted. About 3 o'clock our left became engaged, and in the still, hot evening air the rattle of musketry and the roar of artillery was fearful all along our lines. We knew, from our position of safety that a terrible conflict was going on, in whifh 284 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE llic lilmiil 111' llic lirsi illld liruM'Sl (III l)(itll s.diS WHS boiiig poured out like water. Slill we wiTc heiii;,' held in tlie leash, and the Texas Ijn^iade, like (lie bedridden knij^lil in "Ivaniioe," Tell that they were destined to stay wliere they were wiiile the gnnie was being phiyed which shouhl bring us victory or defeat. At this juncture the 'I'e.xas lirigade was ordered to the front, and never did men nbcy sucli ordcT wilii more alac- rity. Al abnul I :;)() o'clock on that hot June after- lUMin, the 'I'e.xas Hrigade, under the eye of Lee, led by the gallant Hood, 8wei)t forward to storm the ("enter of the enemy's ])osition. The Fourth 'I'e.xas on the right, to its left the Kightecntii (Ji'orgia (tiien rorniiiig a part of tlie brigide), then the First and Fifth 'I'e.xas, and on the e.\- treme left of the brigade llanijiton's IjCgion, then also a j)art of llic eoniniand. From the nature of the ground the Fourtli 'I'e.xas had far the more dillieult ta.sk of any regiinenl in the brigade, for in addition to the fortilied po- sition of the enemy across the branch which they were; to storm, they were to make the at- tack across an open field in front of the I''eositioii could not be taken." Rut V' s only added to our determination to break the lines of the enemy or jicrish in th(> allciir I. And undismayed the citizen soldiery of 'I'cx's moved steadily forward with the ma'estie tread of trained veterans. The First and l'"ifth Reg- iment.'!, with the Kighteenth (Icoigia and llampt enemy through the w^oods, and their task was not as severe as that of the Fourth, \\hich charged across an ojicn (ield undei- a murderous fire of the enemy's infantry and artillery Tr near half a mile. PmiI led as they were, by the immortal Hood, tbcv did it beautifully, grandly. In the language of (icncral Hood hiics'lf: "Onward wc marched under a constantiv in- creasing shower of shot and shell, whilst to our right could be seen some of our troojjs making their way to the rear, and others lying down beneath a galling lire. Our ranks were thiniicil al almost every step forward, and jiioporlion- alely to the growing fury of the storm of pro- jectiles. Soon we attained the crest of the bald ridge, within about l.'jO yards of the breast- works, llei'c was concentrated ujion us from batteries in front and Hank a lire of shell aud canister, which plowed through our ranks with deadly ctl'ect, Alii'ady the gallant Colonel Mar- shall, together with many other brave men, had fallen victims in this bloody onset. At a quick- ened pace we continued to advance without fir- ing a shot, down the slojie over a body of our soldiers lying on the giound aud across Pow- liite Creek, when amid the fearful roar of mus- ketry and artillery 1 gave llu' order to fix bay- onets and cliaigc. With a ringing shout we (lashed up the steeii hill, through the abattis and over the breastworks ujion the very heads of the enemy. The Federals, jianic stricken, lushed pi'eci])itately to the I'car upon the in- fantry in sujiport of the artillery. Suddenly the whole joined in flight toward the valfy hc- yond." While the Fourth was iiiaking this gk)rious charge, equal to any in the annals of war, the First and Fifth, with the Kighteenth Georgia and Hampton's Legion, were nobly fighting and charging in their front, and siniultaneous- Iv with the breach made by the Fourth, they swept the Federals from their front, and tlie enemy's center once pierced, they soon gave way all along their line, and as our victorious troops emergiMl ujion the high jilatcau latelv lu^ld by the enemy, as the shades of c\eniiig were gath- ering fast. We beheld the Federal ai'iiiy, broken in every ])art, in full retreat toward its bridgis on the Chickabomiiiy. The coming night alone saved that wing of jMeClellan's aiiny from utter ruin. \t is was, our victory was complete, and although our own losses were heavy, they were not heavier than the enemy's. As stated before, night put an end to the bat- tle and to our ])ursuit, and the remnant of Fitz John Porter's Corj s, under cover of dark- ness, esca])cd across the bridges of the Chicka- liominy and joined JlcClellan's forces isouth of that stream, whence they retreated to th(> James. Cencral i\!eClclian calls this a medi- tated change of base. He that as it may, t' e truth remains that if such was his previous in- tention, the result of the battle of (Raines' Mill greatly exjiedited that change. The battle of Ciaines' Mill was the battle of all others which inspired our troops with con- lidenee in themselves and their great com- ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 285 niaiider, Gcncnil Leo. It was (he battle wliifli taiif,'lit tlie Confederate troo|i.s in \'ir;:iiiia liow to will vietory, and was the I'ororunner of tlio series of splendid achievements which hence- forth attended Lee's army. Others have ehiiiued tlie credit of beinfj tlio first to break the Federal lines at Ciaines' Mill, notably (ien. 1). II. Hill, who commanded the extreme left of the t'on federate army. Fortu- nately the claim of the Te.xas Brigade to this honor does not depend solely on the testimony of themselves, for in addition we have as wit- nes.ses General Lee, wiio commanded the Con- federate army, and General Jackson, who com- manded on our part of the field, and besides we have the evidence of the Federal commander. General Porter. Here is what General hce says: About 4:30 when General Hood was ]ire- jiaring to lead the Fourth Te.xas to storm the enemy's works, he met General IjCO, who an- nounced to him that our troops had been light- ing gallantly, but had not succeeded in dislodg- ing the enemy. He added this must be dr)ne and asked (ieneral Itood if he eo\ild do it. To which (fcneral Hood replied he would try. Gen- eral Jackson, with reference to this charge of the Fourth Te.xas, says officially: "In tliis charge, in which upward of 1,000 men fell killed and wounded before the fire of the en- emy, in which 10 ])ieces of artillery and nearly a regiment was captured, the Fourth Texas, un- der the command of General Hood, was the first to pierce their strongholds and seize the guns. Although swept from their defenses by this rapid and almost matchless display of dar- ing and desperate valor, the well disciplined Federals continued in retreat to fight with stub- born resistance." And he further remarked "that the men who carried this position were sohliers indeed." General Fitz John I'orter, the Federal com- mander, says: "As if for a final effort, as the shades of evening were coming upon us, and the woods were tilled with smoke, limiting tlu' view therein to a few yards, the enemy again massed his fresher and reformed regiments and turned them in rapid succession against our thinned and wearied battalions, now almost without ammunition, and with guns .so foul that they could not be loaded rapidly. The attacks, though coming like a series of irresistible aval- anches, liad thus far made no inroads upon our firm and disciplined ranks. Even in this last attack we successfully resisted, driving back our assailants with immense loss, or holding them beyond our lines, except in one instance near the center of Morrell's line, where, by force of numbers and under cover of the smoke of battle, our line was penetrated and broken. Morrell's line of battle wii.s opposite the position carried by the Texas Brigade. 1 pass hurriedly to the second battle of Ma- nassas, where the Texas Brigade was again des- tined to turn the tide of war. It is not neces- sary to recount how we arrived upon that field, further than to state that the seven days' battles around {Richmond had driven McClellan to seek a new base, an advance of the Fifth Texas Hegi- meut. They were [)o.stcd in the edge of a wood, with an open country sloping to a creek some 200 yards in their rear. As the regiment near- ed the enemy in a rapid charge, they delivered one deadly volley and then before they could reload tlu! Texans were upon them, and the Federals turned and fled, and it is no exaggera- tion to say that hillside was strewn thick with th(! flower of those two regiments. An observer said that it was po.ssiblo to walk on corp.ses from the edge of the wood to the creek, so thickly were they strewn. Our troops did not pause, but swept forward like a cyclone. They passed the creek ])ursuing the Feilerals up the hillside be- yond, and when they neared the crest, they found themselves confronted by a line of blue, standing in a declivity, and beyond them and over their heads played upon the (Confederates shot and shell from a battery. There was no time to pause, for in such a crisis he who hesi- tates is lost, and the regiment pressed boldly forward. Time after time the flag of this regi- 286 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE nient went down, but as fast as one standard bearer fell another seized the colors, and the regiment pressed bravely on until this line of biUtle wa;; broken and fled incontinenl'y from the field, and the battle was ours. And still another line of battle of the enemy was broken, until this regiment, which, as General Hood says: "Slipped the bridle and pierced to the ver}- heart of the enemy," found itself almost surrounded, when it had to make a flank move- ment in order to shelter itself in the timber. To show how severe and deadly was this con- flict, the regiment lost seven standard-bearers killed : the flag-staff was shot in two, and the fl;!g itself was pierced with 27 bullets and had three bomb scorches on it. It is not claimed here that the Fifth Texas wa- the first to breach the enemy's lines, as is claimed for the Fourth at Gaines' Mill, as the movement on our part of the field seemed to have been general and the enemv* gave way all along the line, though if any other regiment accomplished any greater results than the Fifth at the Second Manassas the annals of the war fail to show it. At Antietam or Sharpsburg, 17 days later, the Texas Brigade materially aided Lee to re- pulse and hold the enemy at bay, thus winning another victory. At this time, by the long marches of the campaign and by the casualties of battles, the effective force of the three regi- ments, all told, was about 850. On our part of tl;e field, which was the left, we constituted both support and reser\-e. On this battle ground about 35,000 Confeder- ate troops confronted about 140,000 Federals under General McCleUan, who had again re- sumed command of the Army of the Potomac. The conflict on our part of the field began about sunrise, and soon raged fiercely in our immediate front. The word came that the Bri- gades of Lawton, Trimble and Hays were be- ing hard pressed and Hood's Division, composed of an Alabama brigade under Law, and the Texas Brigade, under Colonel Wofford of the Eighteenth Georgia, were ordered forward. When the troops emerged from the timber and passed the old church and into the open corn field a herculean task lay before them. Down the slant of the hill stood the remnant of the division before mentioned. They still held their ]X)sition, but were unable to advance. Beyond them in the open and in the timber stood a solid field of blue, at least three columns deep. To an observer it looked as if the whole of Hooker's Corps was there. As we occupied .i position on the hill and above the Confederate line in front, the fire of the enemy played havoc in the ranks of the supporting column. In vain did the officers in charge of Havs' and Trim- ble's Brigade urge them to charge; and in vain did the Texas Brigade add its entreaties to theirs. The line would neither advance nor re- treat ; its ranks were decimated, and its fire was ineffective. Suddenly, as if moved by a single impulse, the Texans. unable to be re- strained longer by their commanding officers, charged over the line of our own troops and swept upon the advancing foe like an irresisti- ble avalanche. In the twinkling of an eye, the enemv wavered, turned and fled — still the Bri- gade pressed forward until two other lines of the enemy were broken and driven from th-j field and through the wood and were routed from behind a stone wall, where they sought shelter. Not receiving an expected support, it was beyond human endurance to advance fur- ther; but here the line rested, and was held through that bloody day, resisting assault after assault of the enemy. But for this terrific and successful assault on the part of Hood's Division our left center would have been broken, the left wing of the army turned, and the fords on the Potomac captured by the enemy and Lee's army shut in between the Antietam and the Potomac. By members of the brigade who were engaged in nearly every battle in Virginia and Mary- land, Sharpsburg. on account of its sanguinary and protracted character, has been characterized as the hardest fought battle of the war. General Hood, who won his rank of Major- General for gallantry on that day, speaks of this charge in the following language : "Here I wit- nessed the most terrible clash of arms by far that has occurred during the war. Two little giant brigades of my command wrestled "vith the mighty force, and although they lost hundreds of their officers and men, they drove them from their position, and forced them to abandon their guns on our left." This battle completed the campaign of 1862, and established for the Texas Brigade a repu- tation for bravery and courage, which was not excelled by that of any troops in General Lee'? army : and their noble example was an inspira- tion not only in Virginia, but throughout the West, and caused emotions of joy and pride to thrill the hearts of our countrvmen throughout the entire South. The brigade had thus won its spurs, but at the cost of the best and bravest in its rank^;; and the task henceforth devolved on the survivors to sustain the reputation which they had so heroically won. Though the task was difficult, I am proud to say they sustained the glon' of their achievements on almost every battlefield in which the Army of Northern Vir- ginia wa^ engaged. At Gettv-sburg, at Chicka- mauga and the Wilderness thev added new lus- ter to their name, and they kept their fame un- ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 287 tarnished until the end of the struggle at Appo- mattox. Hitherto I have told of their deeds; but I will here quote what some of the illustrious sol- diers, under whose eye they fought, said of them, so that it may be seen in what estimation they were held in that army. Here is what General Hood, who, if he does not stand so high as some others as a tactician or strategist, takes rank with the bravest of the brave as a soldier and a fighter. He says : "That so highly wrought were the pride and self-re- liance of these troops that they believed they could carve their way through almost any num- ber of the enemy's lines formed in an open field in their front." And again he says: "Ixing and constant service with this noble brigade must prove a sufficient apologv" for a brief ref- erence at this juncture to its extraordinary mil- itary record. From the hour of its first encoun- ter with the enemy at Eltham's Landing on York river in 1862, to the surrender of Appo- mattox Court House, in almost every battle in Virginia, it bore a conspicuous part. It acted as the advance guard of Jackson when he moved upon McClellan around Richmond, and almost without an exceptional instance, it was among the foremost of Longstreefs Corps in an attack or pursuit of the enemy. It was also, as a rule, with the rear guard of this corps, whenever falling back before the adversary. If a ditch was to be leaped, or fortified position to be car- ried. General Lee knew no better troops upon which to rely. In truth, its signal achievements in the war of secession have never been surpass- ed in the history of nations." And hear what the greatest military chief- tain of modern times. General Robert E. Lee, addressing General Wigfall, on the 21st of Sep- tember. 1862, just after Sharpsburg, writes : "General, I have not heard from you with re- gard to the new Texas regiments which you promised to raise for the army. I need them very much. I rely upon those we have in all our tight places, and fear I have to call upon them too often. They have fought grandly and nobly, and we must have more of them. Please make every possible exertion to get them on for me. You must help us in this matter. With a few more regiments such as Hood now has, as an example of daring and braver}', I could feel more confident of the campaign." I have thus dwelt on some of the events of the campaign of 1862 in which the Texas Bri- gade participated, not for the purpose of un- duly boasting nor of drawing a comparison be- tween the achievements of these troops and that of other Confederate troops or of other Texas troops who may have fought in Johnston's army or on this side of the Mississippi. They only did their duty as soldiers ; and if this litrtle band of Texans was more conspicuous or accomplished greater results than their brothers on other fields, it was doubtless because they were better disciplined and better led. In other words, they were afforded a better opportunity to display their courage, and simply demonstrated what, under the same conditions, other Texans would have done. All no doubt did their best in the great struggle which taxed the courage and en- ergies of the people of the South. And how near we came to achieving success in the mighty struggle, none but the God of Battles, who shapes the destinies of nations, can ever know. Xo doubt it was He who, on Shiloh's bloody field, directed the unconscious aim of the Fed'- eral soldier who fired the shot which struck down the great commander of the Western Army, Albert Sidney Johnston, and thus turn- ed victory for our arms into defeat. Evidently it was the guiding hand of the great unseen Archi- tect of Nations who brought the Monitor into the waters of the Chesapeake to grapple in deadly conflict with the Merrimac for the su- premacy of the seas. And we concede that ii was He who delayed Ewell's coming until the heights of Gettysburg were crowned with the Federal army under General Meade, and thus pitted the impregnable mountains against the fierce assaults of the cohorts of Lee under the gallant and daring Pickett. It was never in- tended by the Divine Hand that this nation as a nation should perish from the earth; on the contrary, cemented by the blood of its bravest and best, it was foreordained that it should con- tinue to live, to bless and guide the nations of the earth. And I have no doubt that the time will come when this great Republic as a nation will feel proud of the courage and achievements of the Southern soldier and will revere the names of Lee and Jackson as it now reveres the names of Grant and Sheridan. I am not unmindful that there be those who would rob us of our title to courage and honor ; all that remains to us as a result of the war. But of this rest assured, they are not of the soldiers who fought in that struggle. These, if they would, could not afford to disparage our courage or bravery, for on this pedestal rests their own prowess and fame. For, take notice of this fact, no nation will discredit its own deeds of heroism ; all men love glory, and all men admire courage, and without courage and love of glory a nation is doomed. While the harvest of death through four long years of terrible war enriched our soil with the blood of our purest and noblest, it was not 288 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE shed in vain, for in that martyrdom wliich tried men's souls our people coined a reputation for courage and duty, for patriotism and love or country, which glorified them, and of which notliing can ever roh or despoil us. That honor and courage henceforth is consecrated to the preservation of the nation, and we will trans- mit it as a precious legacy to our children. May they not forget the immortal dead; may they emulate their example. HOOD'S BRIGADE REMINISCENCES. Old Company B, Fourth Texas Regiment, Hood's Te.xas Brigade, Army of Northern Virginia, and What Has Become of Them. BY VAL C. GILES. The Tom Green Rifles were organized at Aus- tin, Texas, early in the spring of 1861. They first went into camp of instructions near San ilarcos and later on at Harrisburg, near Houston. They were mustered into the Confederate service July 11, 1861, and when the Texas Bri- gade was formed at Richmond, Ya., they were assigned to tlie Fourth Texas Regiment as Com- pany B, and partici])ated in nearly all the great battles fought by the army of Xorthern Vir- ginia, and surrendered at Appomattox with General Robert E. Lee. I have tried to keep track of my old com- pany for the last 35 years, and in the main this roll is correct. Val C. Giles. Austin, Texas. B. F. Carter, Captain: Promoted Lieuten- ant Colonel, Julv 10, 1862, and killed at the Battle of Gettysburg, July 2, 1863, while in command of the Fourth Texas Regiment; an educated gentleman, a fine lawyer and thorough soldier. W. C. Walsh, First Lietitenant: Promoted Captain, August 10, 1862, and permanentlv dis- abled at the Battle of Gaines' Jlill, Jtme 27, 1862. Served as Commissioner of the General Land Office for eight years. Resides at Bar- ton Springs, near Austin. James G. JlcLaurin, Second Lieutenant : Promoted to First Lieutenant, July 19, 1862. Never missed a battle in which the regiment was engaged and surrendered the fragments of Company B at Appomattox. A Christian sol- dier and one of God's noblemen. He died in Mississippi 30 years ago. Robert J. Lambert, Third Lieutenant : .\ natural bom soldier, a brother of the late Col- onel Will Lambert of Houston. He was mor- tally wounded at the Battle of Gaines' Mill and died in Richmond, July 5, 1862. F. L. Price, First Sergeant: Promoted Ad- jutant, July 21, 1862. He was a son of a Brit- ish officer and was born in the West Indies. Was captured at Gettvsburg. Died in Austin in 1882. Oliver Flusser, Second Sergeant: Born in Kentucky, partly educated at Annapolis. Killed in the old cornfield at Sharpsburg. 51. C. McAnnelly, Tliird Sergeant: Rough mannered, kind hearted and brave. Killed at Second Manassas. T. W. Masterson, Fourth Sergeant: Promot- ed Third Lieutenant, August 15, 1862. Died in Brazoria county in 1870. John T. Price, Fifth Sergeant : Promoted Second Lieutenant, August 15, 1862. Killed in Williamson county, 1898. Niles Fawcett, First Corporal : Killed at Sec- ond Manassas. M. T. Xorris, Second Corporal: Got a fur- lough in the winter of 1862. Came back to Austin and killed a man who had insulted his aunt. Returned to Virginia, was promoted to Third Sergeant and was killed at Gettysburg. S. H. Burnham, Third Corporal : Killed at Second Manassas. Robert H. Clements, Fourth Corporal : Was a Lieutenant in the Texas navy during the davs of the Republic. Died at the Confederate Home in 1899. Adams, A. M., was Justice of the Peace in San Antonio for several j'ears and died in that city. . Adams, Lee, died in Richmond, 1861. Black, L., died in Virginia, 1862. Blakey, H. G., killed at Sharpsburg. Bonner, "Bud," died in Richmond, Xovem- ber, 1861. Bonner, Cal., lives near Austin. ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 289 Bonner, Wash, Eichland Springs, San Saba county. Barker, J. C, rough as a pine knot, loved his friends, hated his enemies and had his fun. Jim properly belonged to Company G, but Lieutenant iFcLaurin used to "Ijorrow" him occasionally from Captain J. W. Hutcheson to have fun out of him. As the regiment charged down the hill at Gaines' Jlill. Captain W. H. ilartin of "Old K" was in advance of his men with a dragoon six-shooter in each hand, making a Fourth of July speech as he went : ''Your homes and your firseside (bang), your wives and children (bang), your — " Just then a shell burst about five feet above the gallant old fellow's head au'l the "subsequent proceedings interested him no more." Jim saw it and sang out above the infernal roar: "Thar, by G , Martin's battery is si- lenced at last." But "Old Howdy" was not killed, and led Old K in and out of many a hot place after that. Old K. was the ugliest company in the regi- ment. Thev all looked alike. Bill Calhoun used to say that "Old Howdy'" would carry them through a long summer cam- paign, get two or three dozen of them killed, and next spring when the dog-fennel began to yellow the old red clay hills of Virginia, they would all come back again and answer to roll call — the same fellows. Glorious "Old Howdy;" he was faithful, kind and as true as steel. Peace to his memory. Jim Barker came back to Texas and was killed in some sort of a row out at Eagle Pass in 1869. I never learned the particulars. Burdet, Tom P., somewhere in Western Texas. Burdett, Mike, died in Virginia in 1862. Burdett, W. E., died near Austin in 1873. Bemham, Frank, in Caldwell count}', if living. Burk, J., an Irishman, severely wounded at the Wilderness. He never returned to Texas. Buchner, C. A., printer, Austin. Callalian, John. His father was a Brigadier- General in the Federal army. John was killed near Sergeant Flusser in the old cornfield at Sharpsburg. W. C. Calhoun, the wit and wag of the regi- ment. Just after the close of the war I heard he was running a ferryboat on the Calcasieu river in Louisiana, with a grocery on each bank, singing :— "On the wings of love I fly From groceree to grocerei." A few years ago I heard that he was thrown from a wagon and killed by a runaway team. Campbell, A. C, died in Austin in 1886. Carpenter, W. G., killed by a runaway team •22 3-ears ago. Cater, Tom E., merchant near Austin. Caton. W. H., wounded and discharged in 1863. Have never heard of him since. Colvin, Garland (Snooks), lives at Watters Station, 10 miles north of Austin. Has been County Commissioner of that precinct for manv years. A hard fighter, a poor fiddler and a big eater. Chandler, W. M., died at LaGrange in 1886. Cooper, Sam, killed in Austin. Cook, Pit, badly wounded at Gettysburg; died in Austin 25 years ago. Cox, Louie B., died in Austin in 1897. Crozier, Granville, the smallest man in the company and the first one shot at the battle of Gaines' Mill. Just as Crozier fell General Hood galloped up, dismounted from his horse and walked rapidly to the front of the regiment, about faced, and in a clear ringing voice said : "Soldiers, I have come to fulfill a promise I made you when Colonel of your regiment. I promised to personally lead you in the first great battle. The time has come and I am here !" Eaising his sword to the level of his ej'e, holding the hilt in his right hand and the point in his left, he gave the command: "Forward, guide right!" He never said "march," for the regiment anticipated him and were in motion by the time the word "forward"' was out of his mouth. He went down the hill backwards, holding the sword at arms length, dressing the line as it advanced. Just as the men passed General Hood with a yell, Colonel John Mar- shall, who was riding a few yards in rear of the regiment, fell dead from his horse. A year ago Granville Crozier was living at Graham, Texas. He was postmaster of that little city during Mr. Cleveland's last administration. Donohue. J., transferred to a Louisiana regi- ment in 1862. Davidge, R. A., captured in the first Mary- land raid and wrote to Bill Calhoun by flag of truce that he was dead. He was an editor and poet. Bearing, James H., was one of Longstreet'« sharpshooters. He was killed through mistake by a North Carolina picket in June, 1864. He ■was 6 feet 4 inches in height, flashy in his dress, and as noble-hearted as he was tall. Dohme, C. A., clerking in Austin. Dunklin, died September 2, 1862, and was buried at Fredericksburg. 290 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE Dunson, J. K. P., discharged in 1862, came back to Texas and died on Walnut Creek in Travis county. Durfee, A. A., died in Travis county in 1893. Flanikin, W. J., died at Webberville, Travis county, in 18G8. Falls, G., died in Virginia in 1863. Ford, W. F., promoted to Second Lieutenant in 18C3; was full of romance, poetry and song. Died in Texas in 1875. Foster, W. K., a printer; died in Georgetown in 1878. Freeman, "Poney," died in Riclimond in 1862. Freeman, C. L., died in Georgia in 1895. Fawcett. B. K., wounded at Sharpsburg and discharged ; murdered by Mexicans on the Rio Grande in 1869. Gregg, Alex., son of the late Bishop Gregg, died at Old Dumfries, on the Potomac, Janu- ary, 1863. Girand, F. W., lives at Graham ; discharged in 1862. Glasscock, Tom A., in Blanco or San Saba county, if living. Gould, Uriah, lost in the fog in the moun- tains of East Tennessee, November, 1863. George, M. A., lost an arm at the Wilderness ; merchant in Albany, Texas. Grumbles. Perry B., killed at Gettysburg, July 3, 1863. Giles, Val C, wounded at Gaines' Mill, scared to death lots of times, promoted Second Sergeant at Gettysburg, captured by the 136th Regiment (all Dutch but one) on the nieht of the 28th of Oct., 1863, in Raccoon Valley, East Tennessee; was sent to Camp Morton, Indian- apolis, Ind., and escaped from there in Novem- ber, 1864, the day that Abraham Lincoln was elected President the second time; tramped through to Kentucky, crossing the Ohio river a few miles below Owensboro; joined Major Wal- ker Taylor's command ; Taylor was in tliat sec- tion of Kentucky at that time recruiting for General Buckner; was paroled in Louisville, April 28, 1865, by General Palmer, who com- manded the Department of Kentucky at the close of the war ; returned home in September, 1865, after an absence of four years and five months, and, thank the Lord, am here yet. Griffith. John, fell in love with everv pretty girl he met; as we went into Maryland the sec- ond time, he waded the Potomac at Williams- port, singing "Life on the Ocean Wave," and as we came out of that country at Falling Wa- ter, he crossed the old, rickety pontoon bridge repeating the lines from Moore, "0, ever thus 'from childhood's hour," etc. ; somewhere in Mississippi, if living. Ilamiltdn, II., died in Virginia in July, 1862. Hamby, Wm. R., handsomest man in the regiment ; severely wounded at Second Manas- sas and before recovery went into battle of Sharpsburg — without shoes — but came out shod. After the war closed he went to Nash- ville, Tenn., and when Porter was elected gov- ernor of that state he appointed Flamby as Ad- jutant General : later on he returned to Texa^. represented Travis county in the li'srishiture. and is now President of the Citizens' Bank and Trust Company. Hamilton, S. W., have lo-t his trail. Haralson, C. L.. graduated at Annapolis, was transferred to the Confederate Navy in 1863 and died of cholera at Galveston in 1866. Hawthorn, A. J., a relative of the author of that name; disch;irged in 1862; have never heard from him since. Horton, W. H., v.lien he quit flighting h'- went to preaching; in Arkansas, if living: in Heaven, if dead. Haynes, J. J., (litter bearer) ; the late Gen- eral J. B. Robertson used to say that Hayne? was the bravest man in Lee's army ; at the bat- tle of (Jettysburg, as he was going in for "an- other load," a shell struck the soft earth about six feet in front of him and exploded almost un- der his feet; the old General said that he could see nothing but dust, pieces of litter, etc., flying through the air for a few seconds ; then he saw Ilaj-nes rise. Phoenix-like, draw his sleeve across his dusty brow, pick up his old wool hat, wave it high over his head and shout at the top of his voice, "Hurrah for Hell — damn you, shoot again !" Have not heard from him since the close of the war. Henderson, J. B., loved poker better than wa r. Hill, L. I)., company [ihysician ; prescribed "I'inetop" whiskey at Escobar's Store, La., while on our way to Virginia as an antidote for mosquito bites; was a member of the Twenty- Fifth Legislature ; is now surgeon in charge of the Confederate Home, Austin. Hoffler, G. W., a North Carolinian; was killed at Sharpsburg. Holden, D. W., don't know what has become of him. Hopson, B. W., lives in Fayette county. Howard, Bob, killed at Sharpsburg. Howard, Jeff, in San Saba county, if living; he and Bob were brothers. Hughes, J. J., died near Austin, 1867. ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 291 Horn, P. (one of the "Trombusky Mess") ; has been on furlough for 37 years. Herbert, Phillip, son of the Confederate Congressman Herbert from Texas ; played the guitar and sang like a lark ; died in Virginia in 1862. Jones, A. C, discharged in August, 1863. Jones, Elanial, pulled the boots off a wound- ed Yankee officer at the battle of Ethan'o Landing, "so the fellow could rest," but kept the boots; died in Virginia in 1863. Jones, Joe E. ; died in East Tennessee about three years ago; the Confederate Veteran paid him a fine tribute and produced his picture at the time of his death ; he was a noble little fel- low. Jones, J. K. P. ; a gallant soldier ; killed at the battle of Chickamauga. Keller, W. H.; died in the Panhandle 20 years ago. Keller, J. H. ; discharged; died in Austin in 1870. L«ssing, W. H. ; the youngest man in the regiment unless it was Dick Pinckney ; prac- ticing law in Waco. Lightfoot, ^\. H.; is a preacher; do not know his address. Luckett, Alf. T. ; the only man in Company B that ever received a bayonet wound in battle. He had a quarrel with Lieutenant James T. Mc- Laurin after the battle of Second Manassas and swore that he would never speak to the Lieu- tenant again, "except officially." At the battle of Sharpsburg there was considerable confusion in the old cornfield. Orders were misconstrued and at one time the command got badly mixed up. Alf was fighting away, loading and shooting as fast as he could, and had not noticed that jiart of the regiment had taken shelter behind a rock fence near bv. Looking around, he saw Lieutenant McLaurin standing alone between two com rows, fanning himself with his hat and dead men all around him. The idea struck Alf that all of Company B had been killed but himself and the Lieutenant ; dusty, powder- stained and hatless, he rushed up to the Lieu- tenant, extended his right hand and said: "Lieutenant Jim, we are all that's left of old Company B; let's make friends and die togeth- er." They had a hearty shake right there, where the minie balls were fh'ing thick and fast. It was in that fight that he received a bayonet wound in the cheek. He died in Williamson county in 1873. Maier, H. ; killed at Sharpsburg. Marcham, E. ; I heard years ago that he died of yellow fever in 1866 ; have heard since that he was not dead, but I have not been able to learn the truth about it. Mayfield, Xewton W. (Old Burnsides) ; died near Austin in 1892. Mayfield, Eph. ; resides near Austin. Minor, Arthur; a mere boy; came to us in 1862 as a recruit; died in Kichmond, 1862. McGhee, John F. ; lives at San Marcos. McMath, M. W. ; died in Virginia in 1862. McMullen, "Barney;" Barney was a dandy, a noble heart«d Irishman; died in Corpus Christi. McPhaul, C. M. (litter bearer) ; have not heard from him since the surrender. Masterson, A. E., captured a red artillery cap and got all the crown shot out of it at Get- tysburg; gave the scraps to a Dutch farmer as a souvenir and marched bareheaded to Hagers- town, Maryland ; lives in Brazoria county. Millican, Ed H. ; lives in Lampassas. Mosley, Sidney E. ; lost a leg in battle ; a good soldier and thorough gentleman ; died in Austin in 1870. Moss, W. C. ; died six years ago in Missouri. Mooris, C. L. ; killed on the skirmish line near Knoxville, Tenn., on Longstreet's return to Virginia. Huendoff , Max ; died at San Antonio in 1885. Nichols, A. W. ; night watchman at the Cap- itol ; lives in Austin. Nichols, George W. ; killed at the battle of Chickamauga. Piper, W. L. ; died near Austin in 1885. Plagge, C, musician; died in San Antonio. Puckett, Lem; had himself captured on our retreat from Suffolk. Puryear, Wm. F. ; lives somewhere in the Colorado mountains. Eailey, J. D. ; died in Waco three years ago. Eice, A. E. ("Old Pontoon") ; Bill Calhoun said that in the stampede at Eaccoon Valley on the night of October 28, 1863, the old man was one of the first to pull out when the order came to "fall back;" on attempting to cross n ditch the old fellow fell on his hands and knees and half the regiment made a pontoon out of him ; I met him about 20 years ago and he told me he thought he had found a gold mine up in "Palapinty" county. I have not seen or heard of him since. Eoberts, A. S.; wounded at Second Manassas; courier for Hood; has been Major-General of the State Militia; is now connected in some 292 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE way with the United States Postoffice Depart- ment; travels most of the time. Robertson, George L. ; was left on the battle- field at Sharpsburg for dead; recovered, return- ed to Texas and died in Austin in 1898. Robertson, R. R. (Radway's Ready Relief) ; promoted to First Sergeant; a fine soldier, a good business man and a walking encyclopedia of practical knowledge; died in Austin in 1891. Rose, George W. ; a fiddler of the way-back, rack-back Davy kind; celebrated his golden wedding three years ago and died in Travis county in 1898. ' Rushton, Charles H. ; lived in Brazoria ; died two years ago. Rust, R. S. ; promoted to Orderly Sergeant; badly wounded at Sharpsburg; died in Austin in 1885. Ripetoe, J. ; killed, but I have forgotten where. Stovis, F. K. ; absent without leave; we picked him up on our way to Virginia; we finally lost him, but I don't remember where. Strohmer, Frank ; lives on the Perdinalis. Summers, John S. ; a Kentuckian; killed at Gaines' Mill. Sims, James, died at the Confederate Home in 1896. Tannerhill, Wm. J. ; lives near Bertram in Burnet county. Sheppard, J. L. ; died at Dumfries, on the Potomac, in the winter of 18G1. Schuler, John; killed at Sharpsburg. Simmons, E. ; discharged in 1862; have nev- er heard of him since. Stanley, A. E. ; lost since the war. Stein, Isaac; lost an arm at Second Manas- sas ; was a merchant in Austin for many years ; died in 1898. Stone, Dock ; lives near Austin ; in 1863 he was transferred to Terry's Rangers. Tatum, J. M.; died in Virginia in 1862. Taylor, S. C; discharged August 16, 1862, and has been lost ever since. Teague, S. P. ; Henderson's poker partner. Thomas, James H. ; belonged to my mess : told us the night before the battle of Second Manassas that he had a presentiment he would be killed in the next battle; the next day he was shot dead on the field ; if there was a Chris- tian among us it was Jimmie Thomas. Thomas, Mark; died near Austin 30 years ago. Thornton, L. C. ; died at Marshall, Texas, in 1868. Todd, D. A. ; a good soldier and a good citi- zen ; died on his farm, eight miles south of Aus- tin in 1899. Walker, G. H. ; died in Virginia. Wheeler, John G. ; was my bunk mate in 1863 and has never forgiven me for letting the Yan- kees capture me and all our blankets one cold night in East Tennessee; he lost an arm at the Wilderness ; is now a merchant at Manor, Texas. Wiile, J. A. ; a mysterious young doctor who joined us in Virginia ; he was an Alabamian ; messed by himself ; said but little and was an enigma to all; he died in Richmond in 1863. Wilson, Sam C. ; thrown from a horse and killed near Georgetown in 1868. Wright, J. A. ; met him five years ago, but don't know where he is living. Wright, P. A. ; died in Delaware in July, 1862. Woodward, Logan ; died in hospital in Rich- mond in 1861. WHiitesides, H. ; an Irishman, a brave soldiev — wounded many times during the war; never returned to Texas. Price, John (colored) ; the muster roll of old Company B would not be complete without Uncle John ; his master, John T. Price, former sheriff of Travis county, took John with him as body servant and cook ; he was faithful to the end, although he had many opportunities to go to his so-called friends, the Federals; ho died at the Travis county poor farm two months ago. Johnson, Henry- (colored) ; company barber and Colonel Carter's body servant; buried his master at Gettysburg, and died in Baltimore in 1864. "Candy," the little white dog, went with the company from Austin and became a great favor- ite with the regiment ; when George L. Robert- son lay wounded at the field hospital at Sharps- burg he saw a band wagon parading the camj) with the little rebel a prisoner ; engraved on his collar was "Candy, Co. B, 4th Texas Rcg't." He got lost from his company and regiment in the old cornfield and was captured by the ene- my. At the battle of Gaines" Mill he became sep- arted from us and next morning when the bury- ing detail was sent out from the regiment they found "Candy'' cuddled up under the arm of poor John Summers, who was killed the even- ing before. There was not a man in the regi- ment who would not have divided the last piece of "hardtack" he had with "Candy." He never swam a river or waded through the mud unless he wanted to. There was always some soldier ready to pick him up and carry him. We never ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 293 saw our little mascotte after the Battle of Sharpsburg, September IT, 1862. Of the ten original Captains of the Fourth Texas Regiment that went out in the spring of 1861, Colonel Ed H. Cunningham of Sugar- land is the only one now living. Captain J. G. C. Key of Company E died many years ago at Gonzales. Captain B. F. Carter of Company B was kill- ed at Gettysburg. Captain W. P. Townsend, Company C, lost a leg at Second Manassas, and died on the Brazos 20 years ago. Captain J. P. Bane, Company D, was wound- ed several times during the war. and died at the Confederate Home at Richmond, Va., years ago. Captain Ed D. Ryan of Company E was kill- ed at the battle of Gaines' Mill. Captain Ed Cunningham commanded Com- pany F. Captain J. W. Hutcheson of Company G was killed at Gaines' Mill. Captain P. P. Porter of Company H was kill- ed at Gaines' Mill. Captain C. M. Winkler of Company I passed through it all, and died at Austin while a mem- ber of the Court of Appeals. Captain William H. Martin (glorious old '•Howdy") of Company K, like Captain Wink- ler, bore a charmed life in the army, and died at Hillsboro two years ago. REUNION AT MARLIN, TEXAS, JUNE 26-27, 1903. Hood's Brigade Reunion. Gathering at Marlin of the Famous Texas Regiments that Never Failed to Participate in a Fight When the Opportunity Offered. Sketch of the Dauntless Leader. Loss of an Arm and Then a Leg Could Not Keep Gen. Hood Off the Battle- field. What Lee Thought of the Texas Regiments. The Flag Made by Mrs. Young Returned to Her After Its Strenuous Duty Had Been Performed. "For Dixie's Land they took their stand, To live or die for Dixie." Marlin feels today that a great honor has been bestowed upon her. The people of this city welcome the reunion of Hood's Texas Brigade with open doors, hospitable homes and warm hearts. To these old soldiers is given the kev to the city, and they are invited to take the best that Marlin has. They are here from all sections of the State, and nothing is being left undone by the citizens of Marlin that will redound to the comfort and pleasure of our venerated guests. The United Sons of Confed- erate Veterans, the Daughters of the Confed- eracy and all citizens of Marlin are bending their energies with the various Confederate camps of the county to the end of entertaining this honored assembly with genuine Sov.thern hospitality, and with that kind and generous liberality peculiar to Texas at large and to Falb Coimty in particular. The sons and daughters of the South r^".;ard with the stronsresr senti- ments of respect and esteem the soldiers of the Southern cause: hence, their efforts upon this occasion are inspired by the highest and noblest sensibilities that can spring from the hearts of worthy sons and daughters of noble sires. But who can review the pages of true history without feeling a sharp thrill of admiration for these old warriors, now stooped with the weight of years and grizzled with the hoar of time? In the distinguished valor of the South- em soldiery the courage and heroism of Hood's Texas Brigade occupies a prominent position. We read of this famous brigade at the battle of Gaines' Mill, in that fearful struggle that lasted from early in the evening till after night- fall, when charge after charge was made by the Confederates, only to be repulsed, and when, just as the last golden rays of a setting sun were fading behind the hills to the west, and the shadows had stretched out to their great- est length in the swamps of Chickahominy, when many Southern hearts had grown faint in anticipation of defeat, and Southern soMiera were groaning and bleeding and pnying and dving on the crimson battlefield; wh^n Rich- mond was trembling and the fate of the city hung on the result of this battle, it was just in that fearful moment that one grand and never to be forgotten charge was made by the Con- federates, in which Whiting's Division, con- sisting of Hood's and Lane's brigades, made a mighty sweep down a slope to a ravine opposite the right of the Union line. The Union mus- ketry roared, the Southern soldier saw comrade 294 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE after comrade fall by the leaden me.-sengers of death. Great gaps were torn in the Confeder- ate ranks. The work being done by the Union soldiers was of the most desperate nature. The Southerners were dauntless; they answered this awful roar of musketry and slaughter of their comrades with a wild yell and rushed for the Union works, sweeping out the Federal lines in that resistless charge, gained the Fed- eral entrenchments and won a most signal vic- tory after a hard fight against immense odds. Citizens of Marlin, doff your hats, do homag.' to Hood's Texas Brigade today. Could Not Down Hood — Lost .an Arm .\nd A Leg, but He Still Fought Ox. (Special to the News.) Marlin, Te.x., June 26. — "Thou bearcst tiio highest name for valiant acts." * * * General Hood was certainly a most remark- able character. Perhaps no braver man or more stubborn fighter ever appeared on the bat- tlefield. It is said of him that he was never known to yield territory without making a des- perate figiit to retain it. After being disabled in one arm at Gettysburg, he was not long in getting back to service. His was an illustrious part in the battle of Chickamauga, and it was there he lost a leg close up to the hip joint : but he was again in the field when the campaign of 186-1 opened. One writer says of General Hood : "An army consisting of men filled with his heroic spirit could never have been defeated except by annihilation." When Mr. Davis became disappointed at the "Fabian policy" of General Joseph E. Johnston, and believing that General Jolinston could not hold Atlanta any better than other strong posi- tions he had abandoned, he immediately de- cided that General Hood was the man for John- ston's place, and appointed him in Johnston's stead. Soon after General Hood's appointment some of the movements planned by him were not properly executed by minor officers and brought on the severest battles of the Georgia campaign (July 20 and 22). The Southern troops were not as successful as Hood expected, and the loss on the Southern side was heavy. General Hood has perhaps been censured for making a blunder, but the best authorities as- sert that his plans were skillfully laid, and. if properly carried out, the result of these two bat- tles would have been far different, and the South would have gained signal victories both those days. During the remainder of the war General Hood demonstrated wonderful skill in maneuvering his army, and all his operations were conducted in a masterly manner. The following sketch of the life of General Hood has been furnished the News correspond- ent by Secretar}- Branard of Hood's Brigade: Of the many names around which cluster thrilling memories, none stand sublimer in the military histon,- of the Confederate war than that of John Bell Hood. Born in Bath County, Kentucky, on the 29th of June, 1831, at a pe- riod when brave men were pushing the civiliza- tion of older parts of the L'nion into a frontier State, he soon acquired those sturdy, self-re- liant traits that so distinguished him as a sol- dier in that fierce conflict for States' rights. General Hood was brought up at Mount Sterling, in Montgomerj- County, Kentucky, the home of his father, who was a physician of marked ability. Many professional in iuo ments were brought to bear upon the son to put liim in the profession of his father. While tlie example of his father and the promise of be- ing educated in the highest medical universities of America, and a finish given by a course in Europe, were well calculated to sway him in his choice of a business avocation, he evin. ed no inclination to follow the healing professon. Every incident connected with the "'dark and bloody ground"' of his adopted State was sug- gestive of war, and to make himself master of all the aids which go to make up the character of a soldier became the all-absorbing thought of his soul. H so happened at this crisis in t!ie life of young Hood that his uncle, Judge French, was Representative in Congress from ihe Boonesboro district of Kentucky, and through him John B. H(X)d received an ap- pointment to West Point, into which he entered as a cadet in 1849, being then 17 years of age. In 1853 he graduated in a class with Sheridan, McPherson and Schofield. Brevetted as Second Lieutenant of tbe Fourth Infantr%-, then serving in California, Hood took voyage from Xew York via Panama and reached San Francisco, where at Bcnecia Barracks, he was stationed for a short time. In a few months he was ordered to report at Fort Jones, Scott's Valley, in the northern part of California, where, upon his arrival, lie found Colonel Buchanan in command with U. S. Grant as his Quartermaster. Finding but lit- tle active service in this remote garrison Lion- tenant Hood found both exercise and amuse- ment in killing game in which the country abounded. The vent for letting out the un- tamed energies of the young soldier were found in agricultural pursuits in his hours of rest from the routine of camp duty. A prairie open- ing was plowed by Hood and some of his com- ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 295 rades, wheat soweJ and a promising harvest almost in sight when he was again detached and ordered to report to Lieutenant Williams of the United States Topographical Engineers to assist in the survey of the Salt Lake country. The next step in the changing life of young Hood was an appointment in the Second United States Cavalry, commanded by Colonel Albert Sidney Johnston, with R. E. Lee as Lieutenant Colonel and George Thomas and W. H. Hardee as Majors. What a thrill of memories these names pro- duce as we recall the parts each was to play in the coming drama of war, carnage and blood, and how strangely separated into hostile pha- lanxes these quondam friends were to drift. Again Hood was relieved and ordered to Jeffer- son Barracks, Mo., where he first met W. T. Sherman — the man who was afterwards to be- come infamous in the South by his vandalism in Georgia. In November Hood left Jefferson Barracks and marched with his regiment to Fort Belknap, Texas, which was to be in com- mand of Robert E. Lee. Here began that warm friend-hip which never waned as long as life lasted. There is much in the life of Lieutenant Hood, such as his experience in reaching Fort Jla.'-'on over the Staked Plains without water and often w'ithout food ; his fights with Tonkaways, who treach- erously tried to deceive him with a flag of truce; his life at Camp Colorado ;md h's com- mand at Camp Wood of the Nueces and finally his appointment as chief of cavalry at West Point ; but we hasten to the close of his career as a LTnited States soldier. As the clouds of war between tie sections were already beginning to rise and the fl.Tsh- lights of the coming struggle were showing their forked tongues along the horizon. Hood asked to be relieved and so place himself as to act with freedom and do whatever an enlight- ened judgment and his sense of duty should dictate. Returning immediately to Texas he repaired to his old command at Tnd';'nola and bidding his comrades an affer-tionate farewell proceeded to Jlontgomery, Ala., where he of- fered his sword and his services to the cause for which he was willing to perish. His first services in the Confederate army were at York- town and then about Fortress Monroe. His general activity and fitness to command brought him at this time a commission at Lieii- tenant Colonel with an order to rnise and or- ganize a regiment of Texans, several companies of which had already reached Richmond. The history of this regiment, known as the Fourth Texas, is too intimately interwoven with the brilliant achievements of the Confederate sol- dier to need farther amplification. There is needed no defense of Hood's campaign as com- mander of the armies of the West. Defeat, want of war and overwhelming odds against the Western army and constant retreat had dis- organized the Confederate army and made it powerless to meet the overwhelming hordes of Federals pitted against it. Nothing is more pathetic than the history of the period in the Army of Tennessee. All that could have been done to avert the calamities that befell this army was done by Hood, but no strategy could be practiced by the most skillful soldier, no maneuvers effected, no combinations made )U fall upon the invaders of our Southland, and hurl them back crouching and trembling uii ler the .spires of their capital city. I can bear the beat of your drums, the notes of the fife, the rebel yeil, as MeClellan beats his retreat from before Richmond; the exultant shouts of Le ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 299 and his Lieutenants at the second Manassas, the hand-to-hand conflict of tlie Wilderness, the siege of Petersburg, the erstwhile "Grand Army of the South'' living in the ditches in front of Our beleaguered capital. I look again and I see you in the last act of the great drama as you move with the prou;! march of the world's greatest heroes lo the final close at Appomattox — the remainder of the world's grandest troops surrounded by a vast army of ten to one. And yet, grandly and de- fiantly dictating your own terms of capitula- tion. My fathers, the world will never look upun your like again. Soon you will cross over the river to rest under the shade of the trees with the sainted Jackson, the immortal Lee and the gallant hosts of your comrades, who have gone on before. Now, honored fathers of tlie gray, we, your children and children's children, to the latest generation, will ever hold in memory's most sacred casket your honored deeds and dar- ing. LINES ON MANASSAS FIELD. The following lines, suggested upon a visit to the battlefield of Manassas, Va., by Mis-s Kate Daffan, were read this morning: We knew the ground was holy. For it was a battlefield, Where Southern soldiers fought and died — Their stout hearts would not yield. At the gates of this field we entered in Angels seemed to be standing there, Wiho guarded the spot where our loved ones fought, And my grateful heart breathed a prayer. We sat 'neath the shade of the great old trees, And remembered our blessed dead. Who went from that field to their home wiih God, And by Him their courses were led. The old Henry house is standing there In the shade of the apple trees. And nothing is clianged since our soldiers fought, WTiile their banners waved in the breeze. It was here General Lee said of Jackson's men, "They stand like a great 'Stone-wall.' " Their brave true hearts had no fear of death — They heard only their leader's call. And then I thought of the soldier boy. Who went into the battle that day. Who fought his last fight and breathed his la-t hope, Whose heart slept 'neath his jacket of grny. Then I remembered the dear, dear soldiers. Whose brave lives are spared to us yet — Let us fill their last years with tenderest love And never, never, forget ! — Kate Daffan. Ennis, Texas. Fifth Texas Flag— It Was Made by Mrs. Young, and Afterwards Re- turned To Her. (Special to the News.) Marlin, Tex., June 26. — The following ac- count of the flag of the Fifth Texas is fui- nished the News correspondent by Major Geo. A. Branard of Houston. The account is an extract from a letter that Major Branard re- ceived from Dr. S. 0. Young, Secretary Gnlvcs- ton Cotton Exchange : "My mother made the flag — I think in 'H'i — and sent it to the Fifth Texas by Bob Campbeil of Company A, Fifth Texas, one of the recruits who went back with Lieutenant Clute. The fl;ig was used until '04, when Lieutenant Clay, Cap- tain Farmer and some other otticers, whos.? names I forget, came back to Texas after re- cruits. The Fifth Texas held a meeting, wrot:' a magnificent letter and appointed these officer.^ a committee to return the flag to my mother, it being so badly torn and tattered as to be of no use. During its use by the regiment, fourteen men were shot down and killed ; two, I remem- ber well, were badly wounded, one of whom was George Onderdonk of Company A, who was afterwards killed in a runaway accident in Houston after the war; the other is his dear old side-partner of J. C. Cox, whom you will see in Bryan, and who will show you the bnll from a wound he received at Jlanassas, I be- lieve, and carried for over thirty-five years." Letter From Mr. W. E. Copeland. (Special to the News.) Marlin, Tex., June 26. — Confederate .soldiers are not only possessed of the characteristic of daring and bravery, but also of many other praiseworthy and noble attributes, and it is not: uncommon that they are men of much modesty, as the following fully evidences : Rockdale, Tex., June 24.— Mr. E. P. Hutch- ings, Marlin, Tex. — Dear Sir: Replying to your favor of June 22, asking for a sketch of my life for publication in the News in connection with the annual reunion of Hood's Brigade, would say if you have any regard for an old crippled Johnnie Heh, you will withhold his name from the public prints. Mode-ty is be- coming in all men, but especially in th9':e who undertook to do a thing and fniled. 300 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE Philosophy says, "It is better to have strug- gled to reach the apex and failed than not to have made the effort." This kind of philosophy may be all right to the theorist, but tho^e who have had the experience of almost reaching the pinnacle and then falling ignominiously to the foot of the hill and very much lower than from whence they started, are justified in saying, "Damn such philosophy." I have never attended any of the great Con- federate reunions, and only a few times have I attended the annual reunion of Hood's Brigaue, and then for the sole purpose of meeting my old comrades and taking them by the hand. It is very doubtful whether I can be at Marlin on the 26th and 27th, but in any event I would court the least possible publicity. Biographically, Jacob's reply to Pharaoh (Gen. xivii, 9) accurately portrays my past: "Few and evil have the days of the years of my life been, and have not attained unto the days of the Aears of the life of my fathers in the days of their pilgrimage." With kindest regards, I am, yours truly, w. e. copelaxd. Lee's Tribute to Hood's Brigade. {Special to the News.) Marlin, Tex., June 26. — The following is a copy of a letter that appears in a book of biog- raphies of Confederate generals, published in 1872. The letter shows the high regard in which the Texas Confederate soldier was held by Gen- eral Robert E. Lee, especially those comprising Hood's Brigade: "General Louis T. Wigfall, Headquarters Army of Virginia, Xear Martinsburg, Sept. 21, 1862. — General : I have not heard from you with regard to the new Texas regiments, which you promised to endeavor to raise for the army. I need them much. I rely upon those we have in all tight places and fear I have to call upon them too often. They have fought grandly and nobly, and we must have more of tb.em. Please make every possible exertion to get thi m in and send them unto me. You must he'p us in this matter. With a few more such regiments as Hood now has, as an example of daring and bravery, I could feel much more confident of the campaign. Yerv respectfully, "R. E. Lee, General." Biography of President J. C. Loggins. Marlin, Tex., June 26.— Dr. J. C. Log-jins, President of Hood's Texas Brigade, was born December 7, 184-5, at Anderson, in Grimes County. He enlisted in Companv G, Fourih Texas, in the summer of 1861, and went direct to Virginia. The company was known as the Grimes County Grays. He served during the entire war. He was captured at Gettysburg, July 2, 1863, and was in prison one year, es- caping from Fort Delaware July 1, 1864, by swimming Delaware Bay. He fought in near- ly all battles : Manassas, Sharpsburg, Fort Gregg, and was wounded in the latter en- gagement. The only portion of the war he missed was during the one year he was in prison. HOOD'S BRIGADE SURGEON. Dr. J. C. Jones Went in a Youth, and Never Missed a Fight, Nor Was Absent a Day or Night from the Command. {Special to the Neivs.) Marlin, Tex., June 26. — Dr. J. C. Jones was born in Lawrence County, Alabama, and re- ceived his academic education at La Grange College; began his medical education at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1856, where he graduated ; also attended the medical schools of Dublin, London and Paris, returning home at the opening of the Civil War, when he was appointed as assistant surgeon of Hood's Brigade in Virginia, August, 1S61. In conse- quence of his youthful appearance, some misgiv- ings were felt lest he miglit not be equal to the stem emergencies of war, but after the com- mand received its baptism of fire at Gaines' Mill all doubts on that score disappeared. He served continually with the command, never having missed a march, skirmish or battle, and sur- rendered at Appomattox as senior or brigade surgeon. He was the trusted surgeon of General Hood, and was chosen to take care of him when desperately wounded at Chicamauira. He has been appointed surgeon general Texas Division of Confederate Veterans by Generals Sayers, Merriweather and Policy in recognition of his war record in the Army of Xorthern Virginia. He has resided and practiced his profession con- tinuously at Gonzales since 186.5, and is now one of the State Board of ifedical Examiners. REUNION AT MARLIN CLOSED WITH A BARBECUE AND SPEECHES BY VETERANS AND PROMINENT VISITORS. Marlin, Tex., June 27. — The Saturday morn- ing session of Hood's Association was opened at 9 o'clock with prayer by Judge John W. Stev- ens of Hillsboro. The memorial committee sub- mitted the following resolution : To Joseph C. Loggins, President Hood's Tex.'s Brigade Reunion Association. Whereas, Since our last reunion the follow- ing comrades have departed this life: John ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 301 Patigon, Company B, Fifth Texas ; Jack Smith, Company A, Fifth Texas ; G. B. Huggins, Com- pany D, Fourth Texas; David Arnett, Company G, Fourth Texas; D. A. Beal, Company G, Fifth Texas; and. These comrades died as they had lived, loyal to their comrades, loyal to the cause they es- poused in '61-65, and true to the principles and their tattered colors, for which they fought and bled; We feel that these comrades departed with eyes secure and fearless as upon the bloody battlefields of Virginia, and that they entered upon the shoreless sea of eternity with their feet planted upon the "Eock of Eternal Ages." Be it, therefore, Besolved, by the Hood's Brigade Eeunion As- sociation, That in the loss of these our beloved comrades, with humble hearts we bow our heads to the will of our heavenly Father. Their priva- tion and patient endurance in the bloody drami of war, their upright, honorable lives in civic life has left to their comrades a splendid legacy which becomes to us a glorified memory. Resolved, further, That these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of this meeting. Resolved, in conclusion, That Comrade Cope- land lead in prayer at the adoption of these res- olutions. W. E. Barry. Chairman; JoHX W. Stevens, John X. Henderson, S. P. Burroughs, Committee. These resolutions were unanimously adopt- ed, after which the adopted song of the Con- federacy, "Nearer My God to Thee,"' was sunir. The following resolution was offered by John X. Henderson and J. T. Hunter and was adopted by the Association : Be it resolved. That we hereby tender the thanks of this Association for the generous hos- pitality accorded us by the citizens of JIarlin, and, further, that we tender to the local an.l daily State press and to the railroads our ac- knowledgments for courtesies extended on th:;' occasion of this our annual reunion. The date of the annual reunion was changed from June 26 and 37 to June 29 and 30 on mo- tion of Hon. John N. Henderson. The following officers were elected for the en- suing year: Dt. S. P. Burroughs of Buffalo, President; W. H. Lessing of Waco. Vice-Pres- ident; Dr. J. C. Jones of Gonzales, Surgeon; W. E. Copeland of Eockdale, Chaplain. The office of Treasurer was made perpetual and united with the Secretary. President Burroughs was escorted to the chair by Capts. J. T. Hunter and W. E. Barry. He made an eloquent address of acceptance and thanked his comrades for the high honor con- ferred on him. Vice-President Lessing was escorted to his seat by Judge Stevens and E. G. Session. Mr. Lessing thanked the Association with appropriate remarks. Ennis, placed in nomination by Miss Kate Daffan, was unanimously selected as the place of next meeting. Barbecue and Speaking. The la.?t half of the last day of the reunion of Hood's Texas Brigade was spent at the bar- becue grounds in the beautiful park on the es- tate of Colonel Baker, about one mile west of Marlin. By far the largest crowd assembled in Marlin for many years enjoyed the dinner, which was declared by the veterans to be the best any city has ever tendered them at a re- union. Eloquent patriotic speeches were made by Confederate veterans and others. The addrefs of Judge John N. Stevens of Hillsboro was particularly interesting. The crowd wouldn't let the venerable Judge stop speaking until he declared that the honors that had been heaped upon him by his comrades and the citizens of Marlin had worn him out, and he could speak no longer. Congressman E. L. Henry also delivered an interesting speech and received unbounded ap- plause. Hon. C. F. Greenwood of Hillsboro also addressed the gathering in appropriate re- marks. Mr. Greenwood reviewed in brief the history of the war with the States and eulogized Hood's Texas Brigade in particular. Mr. Green- wood is an orator of marked ability and his ad- dress was instructive as well as interesting. He was frequently interrupted by the enthusiasm he aroused in his hearers. The veterans have been royally entertained by the citizens of Marlin and they declare that the people of the Hot Water City are not lack- ing in general old Southern hospitality, and all desire to ^•isit this city again before they '"pass over the river and rest in the shadow of trees." U. D. C. Entertainment. Marlin, Tex., June 27.— Last night the Falls County Chapter, Daughters of the Confederacy, gave an entertainment to the veterans and vis- itors to the reunion at the Bartlett Park pavil- ion. There were many Southern patriotic songs and recitations rendered, which was attended and enjoyed by far the largest crowd ever as- sembled at Bartlett Park. The recitation by Miss Lessie Saul was particularly enjoyed and 302 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE she has won the love and admiration trf all that liave heard her. Mrs. B. J. Linthicum preseuted a silk Con- federate flag to the Willis L. Lang t'anip, Con- federate Veterans. Hon. Tom Coimally, on be- half of the camp, thanked Mis. Liiithieum in appropriate remarks. The affair at the pavilion ended with a selection on the piano by Miss Katie Daffan. After the entertainment a grand ball was given at the Arlington in honor of the reunion. A Prominent Visitor. One of the prominent visitors to the reunion is Dr. D. C. Jones of Cameron. Prior to the war Dr. Jones was acting assistant surgeon in the United States Army. He resigned and en- listed in Captain W. P. Townsend's company, Fourth Texas, in 1861. He served for nine months as a private, until the battle of Gaines' Mill, Va. He was then made surgeon of his company, and served as such the balance of the war. Flag Presentation — Willis L. Lang Camp Is Remebered by the Veterans. {Special to the Neivs.) Marlin, Tex., June 27. — In presenting the flag to Willis L. Lang Camp, Mrs. B. J. Lin- thicum spoke as follows : "In presenting this flag to you, brave war- riors and loyal sons, I do it in remembrance of the noble soldier and esteemed man, Willis L. Lang, whose life is held dear by you, and whose memory is kept gi-een by this valiant band. Long may this flag wave, emblematic of your patriotism, love of freedom and strengtli of union, and long may you live to preserve your interest in so noble institutions." The old Fifth Texas flag, tattered and torn with the honorable scars received on hard- fought battlefields, where it was so nobly borne, was unfurled and held out to the view of the old soldiers by ('apt. D. II. Boyles of Marlin. The old flag was greeted with wild and enthus- iastic cheers by the veterans. It was a late hour when the band played a good-night piece and the large assemblage com- menced to disperse. Hood's Brigade Ends — Judge Kittrell, of Houston, Orator On Last Day. (Special to the Galveston News.) When one hundred and twenty gray-haired veterans of Hood's Texas Brigade assembled upon the occasion of the reunion now in progress in this town, all records for attend- ance in a similar event were surpassed. Semi- political as was the meeting, that fact, with the consequent amount of advertising derived, served to bring from homes over the State a large proportion of the survivors among those who served in the great organization. Approximately 5,000 men went forth from Texas with Hood and the allied regiments that afterward were Joined under his command and eventually became a part of his brigade. Now there are few of them left. The ranks were sad- ly depleted by the ravages of war. The passing of years has marked the time of death for many heroes. Once before as many as a hundred of these veterans were assembled at Ennis, and that was several years ago. It was believed then tlian no such number could ever be brought to- gether again. Considerable difficulty was experienced in finding quarters for all who appeared. The ho- tels were filled and beds were in demand. Many slept in the same room and it was like an in- door bivouac. The hospitality of these war-worn veterans of the Civil War was lavish. To them the freedom of the town was given and the enter- tainment was sumptuous. Arrangements were as near perfect as the ac- commodations permitted. At the park all was arranged for their com- fort. Vehicles were at their disposal. The res- taurants were open and no cash register jingled where they were. No serious accident marked the occasion and no hitch in the program as outlined was made. 'J'he parade was a credit to the town and the decorations were elaborate. The barbecue was one of the greatest ever given in the State, and every one was served. Tables were spread beneath the spreading branches of the trees and groaned beneath the burden of the weight of food. The crowd was large. As many as 4,000 people gathered upon the field and it was as if the veterans were the guests of all. Chairs were given up to them ; they were served before any others. Every other man and woman on the ground was there, as it seemed for no other reason than to give service to those who had fought so gallantly in their support of the lost cause. In the afternoon of the first day the red reunion opened and today the address to the veterans was delivered by Judge Norman G. Kittrell of Houston. The organization was effected Thursday af- ternoon when President Goree of the association welcomed the survivors of the great fighting ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 303 organization and Major F. C. Hume of Hous- ton responded. His speech was one of the events of the reunion. It was short and punct- uated with eloquence. GovERXOR Culberson Becomes a Poet ik Sentiment — Hood's Texas Brigade. Our illustrious Charles Culberson has paid this tribute to the men we honor today : Hood's Texai Brigade was to Lee's army what the Tenth Legion was to Caesar and the Old Guard to Napoleon. We know this to be a well de- served eulogy for was there ever another such band of fighters. And— Today as we gaze on their faces, And the ranks which are fast growing thin; We hark back to days when in gallant array. They fought to die or to win. Stalwart, vigorous and handsome, In long columns they marched away; In the chill of the mid-night hour. In the dusty heat of the day. WTien the cannon belched forth its terrible fire. And grape-shot rained thicker than hail; With saber and gun and the old rebel yell. They made the enemy quail. Where army met army and the fighting waged hot. And the plains ran rivers of blood; Eight up in the front, in the thick of the fight. Were the men who followed brave Hood. There was Winkler, our own dauntless colonel, There was Harding to depend on as aide; There were Mills. Henderson and Stoddard, All fighters in Hood's Texas Brigade. For to fight was always Hood's motto. And his men were the same kind of stuff ; And tho' they didn't win out always, They still made things pretty rough. There was Pinckney, our dear martyred hero. Who fell by an assassin's hand ; Let us bow our heads in sorrow, That this hero has left the brave band. But we never could name all the heroes. From private to officer brave, And no words are needed to tell you. The dead fill a true soldier's grave. For wherever great deeds are recorded And related as tales often told ; Of men who were fighters in battle, Thev will tell of Hood, reckless and bold. They will t«ll that in all of the legions. There were none like Hood's Texas Brigade; They will tell you no men in the army. Another such record has made. But the mantle of peace, with its shrouding folds. Has fallen about the grim past. And the mellowing years are drying the tears Which for our dead soldiers fell fast. Yet methinks if in heaven these comrades should meet. And brave, reckless Hood should be there ; If a blue coated angel the>''d happen to see, There'd be a big fight then and there. — Mamie Downard Peck. June 27, 1905. ********** AdjoJTnment was then taken for dinner. Fourth Texas Flag. Following are some features in connection with the Fourth Texas flag over which the spirited discussion was raised this morning. The Fourth Texas Flag was brought in this morning by Comrade L. A. Daffan and placed on the rostrum. It was sent by Val. C. Giles with the request that it be delivered to head- quarters of Hood's Texas Brigade Eeunion. The flag has ninety-six bullet holes in it and the metal spear which capped the flag staff, which also accompanied the flag, was also pireced by a bullet. To the flag is attached the following very suggestive and thrilling lines : In The Days When Wae Was Hell This faded relic here today, So torn by shot and shell. Waved proudly o'er Virginia's hills In the days when war was heU. Xo foeman's hand e'er touched the flag, And oft the rebel yell Has rang beneath these thirteen stars. In the days when war was hell. 'Tis old and faded now by time, And torn by shot and shell ; 'Twas never furled on any field. In the days when war was hell. This grand old flag, so silent now, A story sad can tell. Of those who died beneath its folds In the days when war was hell. —V. C. G., Co. B, Fourth Texas. 3(H HOODS TEXAS BRIGADE Hood's Telis Beigade ai Gaixes"' AfiTT.~. June 2:.. 1862. There's Jackson, from the waller, with dnst brown ranks has come. Where Pi^en. Hill and Anderam rosh on. the woods jet dumb: Bnx Fitz John Porte-'s stem Fifth Corps has sworn to bold Ae lines: Behind the ridge of Gaines-' Mfll the Yankee bayonet shincs. Before ibe set of snn that day, 'tw^ Boat- swain's Creek ran red. And stars and stripes and stars and bars ^xax o'er the dcathksE dead. And Fame's star rose nptm Ute Seld. amid that battle's roar, Whidi pinned in ^orr s SrmameDt fte badge of the Fifth Corps.' For Sykes. Mordl and grim MeCall tiidr blue divisions shoved. And faced their double mnnbeis, Fitz Jcbn Porter blocked our road. The man who rashly fancied that a Yankee wouldn't fight Was sharply tanght contietion ere fell flie shades of ni^t. For Stonewafl's moi no firmw- were than foes wlio wonld not yield: And four l«ig hoars the tempest brote on danntless Batterfidd. In Tain Gregg's Candinians faced Sykes-' r^ nlar? — hero kd. Old ^ irolina^s legions nikd with bold E ■?ir head. Figh t standard bearers 'neath tiie alken stars and bars woit down. Four diarges withered in the fires, that hell's nproar would drown. Pi^ett and Cobb weze beaten ba^ from oS fbe bkodyhiD, Whoe, now at bay, the Hfth Corps bkd in silaiee. Suiting stiD. The "thnndering : died away. For Weed and T deathly ? Without a ci- kees stood. In the last reding ba called for Hood. r-r :t. J. J^clitiiroi t'J S»l should not be indulged ronembered that terrl had not yet reached tl the war dosed, ahhoB^ whole four years as a sddi^. After had a motha and six biodiero, besii -?t out Here- ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 305 tofore respectable negroes put aside their old wives and took new ones. All were declared never legally married, and were required to get a license, pay a fee to the carpet-bagger, and "get married right." "Forty acres and a mule" caused many a negro to pay for a deed to land — that never could be delivered. Elections were held their own way, and there was a negro sena- tor, representative, sheriff, both county and dis- trict clerks, county commissioners and justices of the peace, and all other positions filled by negroes, some imported — and, with few exceptions, where any white man held office it was a miserable scalawag, a home product, that was ready to out-Judas Judas. Amid this hell we had to live for 3'ears — and why should we not still despise the name of Grant and E. J. Davis. Through first of re- coistruction they were getting educated up to their dirty work, which later Grant could have quickly ended — but he did not do so in Texas until the people of the state had not only spok- en in thunder tones at the ballot-box, but had congregated in numbers, with guns in their hands, to demand that Davis and his minions should go. Even then E. J. Davis and his ne- groes fortified themselves in the State Capital and refusing to yield to the duly elected officers of the state, appealed to President Grant for assistance to further override the people and the law. It was only upon Grant's refusal to further assist that Texas was freed from that "league with Hell and covenant with the Devil" as the Eepublican State Constitution was called. During the height of reconstruction the good people of Limestone county had terrible experi- ences that they will never forget, and Brazos and other counties had their best men shot down by the mongrel "State Police" of Ed- mund J. Davis, and there are a few living yet that will never admit that we of the South should ever forget the days of reconstruction or their infamous abettors. The writer made many speeches at various times during that period and he is proud to re- member that even then he never failed to speak •plainly and to denounce in no mea.iured tones the miserable home scalawag — who from every view was far meaner and more to be blamed than any carpet-bagger or most depraved negro. No one must think that the Federals who fought against us were mixed up in any of this. There was not a decent Xorthern man who would have been found among the ranks of such as had been sent to oppress the South. They were all non-combatants in time of war, for- eigners, negroes, and our own unprincipled, God-forsaken product — the scalawag. Quite soon after sweet peace had been re- stored and Governor Coke's administration fully launched, the writer received the follow- ing note : — "We, the undersigned citizens of vicinity of Cleveland, Fort Bend county, Texas, hereby in- vite Capt. F. B. Chilton to address his old friends at an 'old-time barbecue,' to be given on grounds at Cleveland, July 4, 1878. In com- mon with all we are proud that our distinguish- ed fellow-citizen was selected from this Sena- torial District to assist in making a new plat- form of principles for the Democratic party of Texas, to offset the nefarious Eepublican mis- rule we have just gotten rid of. "J. A. Gibson, Chairman." In conference with committee of invitation the writer was told "it would be best to try and bury the past and not allude to by-gones, as many sensitive people and their families would be present, that all were trying to do better — and some of the same old set were still run- ning for office, and all interests would be best served by not hurting anybody's feelings — too hard — as we are not strong enough in the coun- ty yet to do as we please, and we have to make objectionable compromises in order to get our men in any of the offices." The writer told committee he had not chang- ed a bit — that he would be as honest and out- spoken as ever, that they knew it — and under their restrictions he would have to decline. Finally they waived their demands, and he ac- cepted, made the speech to a grand old Fort Bend crowd and was glad he was left living to be with such a type of citizenship as that dis- tinguished county has ever been able to boast of. To show how the writer felt then and to prove how he must still feel, following extract is made from closing remarks of speech made on that day, over thirty years ago. Occasion was just preceding the fall election, wherein 0. M. Roberts was elected Governor to succeed R. B. Hubbard, who as Lieutenant-Governor had be- come Gtovernor when Governor Coke became United States Senator. EXTRACTS AS FOLLOWS : "We have other officers to elect in Novem- ber besides state officers, and it might be as well that we retrospect the past a little, and re- vive in our minds some of those events that though covered by time yet will live with us while life lasts. "From this pleasant day, from this pleasant place, where we have met free and unrestrained to enjoy ourselves, where the sun shines as bright as though it had never been dimmed by a cloud, where the little birds sing so sweetly as though they would burst their throats in warbling their praise to an unknown God, and 306 HOOD S TEXAS BRIGADE ■i lnMB )> eroa ek Ifecif fjsvss zxssi rriSTr ^isaii? "na jiS: s i TiKS- w:^ ^-iif ~:-siit :: rctr :r ' Ti^te- a«j AHr &i-: - --' ----- ^ L'tTTrTTT-r s:,; ' - -jar; TiiMirffMl kr ~t:i- asjsjss- Iti- iCESf 213SBE I&SR gg £01 iSk c^Sbees cf 4&t IvS:- S- Gianni : — aaS iHwiipMriMBiiiiiiwiitt. EwB Oft mnr R^gjsr Ci^if p^ers sm!! w gcroars^d md toe jectl iai- ^™ *?" ^^^ firanHi ^ jiiorp — E^3&-r-yfr mOsirj ^ ii«iwiw4Hi wt — Sap- ^ gj n d s svfii m^t^ iSk ' iam eane §nr as to agKS- hbwtc i!«il hm& timr iAe JssHfiitei lb— *sl dc Kvael &- 3saii!fficie&. as^ Is Aran i^ jjumhI icteEciB of wama le an ffig ss — ani. ie to umiCKMj ^m. fanlhr Inr ite vfie E- eWjJlilif ige lililBg ^KIS. Tlwi'lL ^laiWIIICi: IrriiijilliiiiM — il *feflfcg»t gM-"gg 1&S ^BOdL 'T^S? ft»ilUt*iMii TJJi ▼a- Ou^ K-'--- Ifc--- ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 307 fantasy of the brain, taking siiape in horrid nightmare, no cunningly wrought fiction to awaken pity or excite imagination, nor is it the result of a morbid propensity to retail stories of the terrible and the forbidden — but it is only a faint shadowing forth of the real true suf- ferings we endured after the close of the war. Would to God it were a dream, that in the wak- ing we might forget it. Had the United States, secure in its mighty strength, and tlie utter prostration and exhaustion of the South, passed a general amnesty and held the conquered states under military rule only until the state governments could be organized, the sea of blood and the ridges of graves which divided the people of the two sections would have filled up and leveled long, long ago. "All of us realized to its fullest extent that the Southern Confederacy was dead, and all its mourning lovers asked was to remember their dead reverently. We did not seek to conceal our grief at the loss we had sustained, but wept such tears as only strong men can weep. W'J did not attempt to galvanize the corpse that we might bring about spasmodic action and cry, 'There is life in the eld land yet.' Nor did we reverence our old flag as a standard around which to gather and fight des- perately on. No, far from any of this — we were conquered and we were free to acknowledge it. But )'et to us our sorrow was the winding sheet of our dead glory, over whose grave we had raised a monument of noble deeds, which will defy malice, oppression and time. We loved our old threadbare grey clothes, with their brass buttons in mourning, and our old battle flag, as the widow loves the memory and honorable distinction won by her dead husband in th'-' battles of life. Had we been permitted to do so we would quietly and silently have turned from the gi-ave of our dead hopes and buried joys, with tearful eyes and sad hearts, to take up the heavy cross which God had laid upon us ly, trusting that He in His and borne it manfull, , ^ __ own appointed time would bring good out of our present evil, saying with true and heartfelt earnestness — " 'God bless us all, we pray ; With aching hearts we've hid Under the coffin's lid Our dearest hopes away.' "Yes, woeful indeed were those days, and bitter should be our remembrance of the au- thors of our suffering and misery. Not only were our enemies abroad and distant, but shame to sa\% in our midst here at liome we had those who for place and position, coupled with filthy lucre, foreswore their allegiance to God and home, friends and family, and sold their birthrights for a mess of miserable pot- tage. Long, long, should we remember them for their infamy. Today they should crouch and cower beneath public indig- nation like the doomed at the blast of the trumpet of the Judgment Day. For their judg- ment day has come. The thunders are all in our hands now, if we will i)ut throw them. And we should throw thunder and not doubtful echoes. The very men who sowed the seeds of hatred be- tween the triumphant Xorth and the conquered South are here in our midst. Here are the men who drew the pall of desolation over us. Let them be pointed at, let them be hissed at. Create a public opinion that shall exclaim wherever they appear on the .streets — 'There goes an as- sassin of his country's liberty.'" There was not only a tremendous home crowd at barbecue, but a rousing attendance from sur- rounding counties and from cities of Galveston and Houston. Galveston News had a correspond- ent on the platform and that paper thus de- scribes the barbecue: — THE FOURTH AT CLEVELAND. That Well Known Hospitable Neighborhood Covered Itself With Added Glory. Capt. F. B. Chilton Orator of the Day. The barbecue which was given by the citi- zens of Cleveland and vicinity on the 4th was a complete success. There was an extraordi- nary attendance from a distance of thirty miles around. Peace and plenty reigned supreme, an added feature to the occasion being free lemon- ade and ice-water by the barrel-full. The orator of the day, Capt. Frank Chilton, entertained the audience for two hours with his eloquence. It was a speech that will never be forgotten and which will some day find its way in history of reconstruction days. 308 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE (Special Correspondence of the Galveston News.) Eichmond, July 5. — The barbecue nt Cleve- land was one of the most enjoyable affairs it was ever my good fortune to attend. It was held on a beautiful high wooded hill, at the edge of the bottom and prairie. The grounds were taste- fully laid off; the speaker's stand was arranged under an immense tent with an abundance of seats to accommodate at least one thousand people, while the dancing platform was larg'j and capable of accommodating three double sets. The table was tremendous. The opening remarks by Capt. F. B. Chilton were forcible and appropriate. Next in order came the opening song by the Cleveland choir, accompanied by soul-stin-ing music from their new organ, manipulated by Mrs. A. M. Silli- man, which was followed by an eloquent prayer from Kev. G. D. Parker, after which Captain Chilton introduced Judge J. C. Williams, who ably entertained the audience for the space of an hour. Dr. Downnian followed with a short but eloquent address. Captain Chilton being loudly called for by the immense audience, took the stand and gracefully saluting his fellow citizens, entertained them with a series of very satisfactory and conclusive reasons why they should fast less and eat more and brace them- selves for the coming programme, and closed by inviting them to a table one hundred and fifty feet long, loaded down with such a profusion of all the substantials and dainties that flesh is weak to. The tables spoke volumes for thu taste and management of the ladies, of whom Mrs. T. M. Blakely was the chief. There were over six hvmdi-ed people bounti- fully fed and satisfied. After dinner was finished the audience once more assembled under the canopy and vocifer- ously cheered and called for Captain Chilton, who, in response, took the stand, and entertain- ed the audience with an eloquent and impres- sive political address on topics of interest to the people. He went over his record, and, as he is a candidate for the legislature, he could not possibly have got up a better campaign doc- ument. His speech was received with cheers and applause. At about 4 p. m. the dancing began and the cry was on with the music — let joy be uncon- fined. From then until supper was announced, where the abundance of all kinds of good cheer was undiminished, with hardly a hole visible from the terrific onslaught of the COO hungry souls at dinner, with a little rest, the dancing once more commenced and continued until early dawn. The whole affair throughout spoke in strong- est terms of the efficient and able management of the ever-courteous superintendent, Capt. F. B. Chilton, who, with the assistance of his able committees, seemed never to tire of seeking to enhance and promote the enjoyment of all pres- ent. A splendid string band was in attendance and discoursed sweet music with indefatigable zeal. Second to nothing was the free concert of Messrs. Toddy and Eckmond, of Richmond. The boys covered themselves all over with well- merited plaudits. The grounds were supplied with an abund- ance of cooling beverages, supplied by two ice cream and lemonade stands, and comfort was further assisted by a complete confectionery es- tablishment. In closing our report of the grand Demo- cratic barbecue at Cleveland, we can not omit to pay a just praise to the citizens of Cleveland and vicinity. Xo more whole-souled and public- spirited people exist on the face of the globe, and all present will long remember the day with unbounded satisfaction. Your reporter is spe- cially indebted for many courtesies, and shall anxiously look forward to the next -Ith of July, when Cleveland promises to outrival her present success. We heard many kind expressions in reference to the News. THE GLORIOUS FOURTH. A Big Time at Cleveland— Richmond Was All There. (Four Counlies.) On the 4th inst. our nation's natal day was celebrated by a grand barbecue given by the people of Cleveland to the coimtry at large. The day broke fair, and promised pleasure to the expectant pleasure-seekers. At an early hour the Four Counties man reached the grounds and found everything prepared ; a large tent pitch- ed, a dancing platform free from any obstacle of embarrassment, a grand dining table over an hundred feet long, a croquet ground nicely cleared, and the barbecue pit that made one's mouth water. We were received by Capt. F. B. Chilton with his never-failing hospitable manner, wishing us a pleasant time and afford- ing us "lots of attention." The Captain was tho happy manager of the affair and executed his trust in a fine manner. The comjjany increased rapidly and at 11 o'clock the ground-^ were flooded with "fair women and brave men" from all sections of our county. At 11 :30 a. m., the Cleveland Sunday School, under the superin- tendency of Capt. F. B. Chilton, opened the ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 309 duties of the day by singing "Pull for the Shore, Sailor," and acquitted themselves in style that would do credit to any Sunday School. Captain Chilton then opened the speaking with a modest address and was followed by G. D. Parker, who addressed the assembly and then led in prayer. The Hon. J. C. Williams was introduced and delivered a great 4th of July puff. Passing from the day of our nation's birth down to the present time, and that too in so admirable a manner as to receive applause and compliments from all sides. Judge Williams was followed by Dr. Downman who also expatiated on the an- niversary of the day. Again the Sunday School organ was brought into requisition and the "Sweet By and By" was then sung to the gen- eral satisfaction. The party then dispersed, some here and others there, for most part could be seen paired off and discussing matters near- est their hearts. Ice cream, lemonade and fruits were liberally distributed. At 3 o'clock p. m. dinner was announced. At the head of the table we found three of the respected veterans of the army of Texas, Cols. Tom Smith, C. Fulshear and Ean. Foster. Bro. Parker then invoked the blessing of Providence on the repast and then all was again merriment. The table was boun- tifully supplied with all the luxuries the coun- try could afford and the boards fairly groaned under the load, nor could the most fastidious taste have found cause to grumble, so well were they all cared for. Mesdames Blakely, Hunter and others un- known to us, assisted by a number of young la- dies and Messrs. Chilton, Gibbs, Stuart Bros., Gibson and others attended bravely and satis- factorily to the wants of all. The excursion from Houston was crowded. After dinner it was an- nounced Capt. P. B. Chilton would discuss some political issues. (Our space is too limited this week to give his speech in full but will next week.) Captain Mitchell was then called, who spoke at some length. At 4 o'clock the dancing commenced and from then until broad daylight the party en- joyed themselves with this pleasure. At 11 o'clock p. m. supper was had and about 5 a. m. all breakfasted. The barbecue was certainly a success, no dis- agreement occurred to mar the general pleas- ure, and the lack of ardent spirits rather pleased the majority. During the night music was dis- coursed by the young ladies present and tho "Sweet By and By" so often sung that men were found here and there whistling it in their dreams. To Captain Chilton is due the thanks of all present for his kindness and attention and we heartily extend ours and are requested to do so for many of our friends. He certainly dis- played a vast amount of energy and go-ahead- itiveness on this occasion, and we glory with him that it was a success. To all of the many others who cared for us we return thanks. ********** At the last meeting of the Agricultural and Horticultural Society a unanimous vote of thanks to Capt. F. B. Chilton passed the house, for his indefatigable persevei'ence and the im- partial manner in which he presided over the stock department at the fair. ********** Capt. F. B. Chilton, of Cleveland, is one of the most go-ahead and affable gentlemen in the county. — Editor. ******:::*** In all Texas no county excels Fort Bend in citizenship, in all that pertains to excellence in fertility of soil, proximity to markets, or any- thing else of genuine merit. When war closed her situation was most pitiable. Overwhelmed with a negro majority of 10 to 1, close to Fed- eral headquarters at both Galveston and Hous- ton, overrun by negro soldiers, carpet-baggers and abounding with scalawags — it did seem she must disappear forever — but she did not. Her position was so desperate that the remedy had to be doubly so — and it was. The few white people stood manfully together, they maintained or- ganization — and never gave up an inch to the last. Eventually they not only redeemed the county, but cast an influence that spread over Matagorda, Brazoria and Wharton — and the white man's party, "the white man's Union" and "tax-payers' Union" forever became domi- nant and controlled the future destiny of tho white man in all Southern Texas. In 1878 there was published a fearless paper at Richmond known as "The Four Counties." Extract from its editorial ))age of August 15, 1878, will show that the county had not yet be- come thoroughly purified, but that tho Demo- cratic and white man's leaven was working to a certain finish : — ********** THE FOUR COUNTIES. Published every Thursday. BY J. E. KIXCH. Official Organ of Fort Bend, Matagorda, Whar- ton and Brazoria Counties. DEMOCRATIC EXECnTIVE COMMITTEE. Precinct No. 1 — Dr. G. A. Feris, A. Kerr. Pecinct No. 2— Sam N. Hodges, J. B. M. Gill. Pecinct No. 3— A. J. Adams, J. B. Hill. Precinct No. 4— W. D. Fields, E, E. Ransom. Precinct No. 5 — J. A. Gibson, Mr. Edminson. Precinct No. 6 — R. P. Briscoe, R. L. Harris. P. E. Peareson, Chairman. 310 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE DEMOCllATIC STATK TH KKT. For Governor — Hon. 0. M. Koberts, of Smith County. For Lieutenant-Governor — Hon. Joseph D. Sayers, of Bastrop county. For Attorney General — Hon. Geo. McCormick, of Colorado county. For Comptroller — Stephen A. Darden, of Cald- well county. For Treasurer — F. A. Lubbock, of Galveston county. For Land Commissioner — Wm. C. Walsh, of Travis county. OUR TICKET. For Representative — F. B. Chilton. At the instance of our own views, strengthen- ed by the magnificent endorsement of our whole people, we hoist to our mast-head the name of Capt. F. B. Chilton, of Cleveland, as our choice for Representative from this county, in the Nineteenth legislature. ********** Capt. F. B. Chilton's name was hoisted for the Legislature at the instance of many friends. He authorizes us to say that he is in no wise a candidate. We received the following letter from our esteemed fellow citizen, Capt. F. B. Chilton, dated Austin, July 22nd, and regret exceeding- ly that he has seen proper to withdraw his name as candidate for the House of Representatives, as he is eminently fitted for the position : Austin, July 22, 1878. Editor Four Counties: In your next issue please thank all my friends for their preference as exhibited towards me for the legislature. Please withdraw my name; I am not now, nor do I in future, expect to be a candidate for the position. * * * * I have forwarded to Richmond GO breech- loaders and acoutrements, together with 10,()n() rounds of cartridges, for the Cleveland Rifles. Very hot here. Yours, etc., F. B. C HILTON. ********** FORT BEND COUNTY FAIR— REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON STOCK. Captain F. B. Chilton, Superintendenl. Judges: B. C. Stuart, Joel McCrary, J. W. Jones, Tom M. Blakely, J. E. Winston. We are informed that a military company has been organized at Cleveland, 60 strong rank and file; company to be called Cleveland Rifles. On the 22nd the election of officers was as fol- lows : t:aptain, F. B. Cliiltoii. First Lieutenant, Wm. M. Briscoe. Second Lieutenant. B. F. Stuart. Immediate steps will be taken to build an armory 30xG0 feet. Editorial Department, Tuesday, Aug. is, 1878. The approaching election for county o'l'cer-; is creating considerable stir among candidates, Republican party backs and professional elec- tioneers ; prominent among the latter two classes we notice some who having failed in every other vocation undertaken by them, now claim to be ministers of the gospel, and hope by sand- wiching religion with politics to realize an easy living, or at least one without manual labor. It is a remarkable fact that these pretended teachers of religion are the most violent agita- tors where the colored race has the majority as in this county. There are quite a number of candidates offering for the offices of county clerk, assessor, and cattle and hide inspector, some of them educated and capable white men. and except for county clerk, some uneducated and utterly incapable negro men. We under- stand that at a meeting of the Republican Ex- ecutive Committee this week, held for the pur- pose of determining upon the date for holding a nominating or county convention, a caucus was held at which it was fully determined, in the selection of candidates, to strictly adhere to party lines except in the office of sheriff; for which office they will select no candidate from their party for the reason that no member of their ]iarty can make the required official bond. This is what they understand by re])uh- licanism, party rule or ruin ; a perfect disregard of public good, qualification or fitness of can- didates for office, but a blind adherance to the shadow of a thing witliout substance, induced by a deep-seated hatred of Southern white men indelibly impressed upon their shallow brain by the carpet-bagger and scalawag of ISllG, jet xeq. Tlwse of the white race who affiliate with them now, are responsible to the people for the mis- government of affairs resulting from the elec- tion of corrupt, ignorant and incapable offfciuls. and, bij the Gods, who control the destinies of an imporerished and struggling people, endowed with superior intelligence, against physical sii- perioritg, they will at no d}Mant day, be held to such an account, that the darkest spot in the jMst political history of this section will be a comfortable tnasl- behind which they will be glad to hide their diminished heads. We hope, however, that before the election, better counsel tlian is given by the unjjrincipled now among them, will prevail and that officers will be ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 311 chosen to the various county offices with view alone to honesty and capability. This article has been indulged in by the writer to clearly prove that those who can so easily prate about forgetfulness never had anything to remember. It has also been with pride that he pens the foregoing as to grand old Fort Bend county. The first of his young manhood began there and its people and its interests will ever be dear to him. Like the old people of that coun- ty he has yet a vivid remembrance of Recon- struction Days. HEROIC ACTS IN TEXAS HISTORY. (By John 0. Scott, Sherman, Texas.) At the battle of Tulia, Miss., there were three Cook brothers who acted very gallantly in bat- tle and were wounded with the flag of Whit- field's Legion in hand. The third brother, al- though painfully woundel in the arm, still he- roically held to the colors with the other hand until the Lone Star banner was smiling in joy- ful victory on the captured guns. 'At Chickamauga, Ed Francis, color bearer of the Fourth Texas, about the time General Hood was wounded, alvanced fearlessly to the charge in advance of his regiment and brigade. He bravely planted his flag on the breastworks of the enemy. He was heard by his comrades to say, as if rejoicing in so glorious a death : "Here I die for mv country." He was instantly killed. John Barry fearlessly rehoisted the colors, but he, too, was shot down. William Daugherty, as brave as a Spartan hero, instantly raised aloft the weeping en- sign of the Texans, meeting the same sad fate as the other two. Sergeant JIakeeg clung to the blood-stained ball rent standard until the heavens echoed victory-, victory ! At Gettysburg Colonel P. A. Work, during the forenoon of Julv 2, as soon as he reached the battlefield, sent William H. Barbee and Charles Kingsley to reconnoiter Little Eound Top. They soon returned with the valuable information that the mountain and the space to the rear was then unoccupied by the Federal troops. General Hood was heard to say to Major William H. Sellers: "Go to General Longstreet as fast as your horse can carry you and ask permission to move to the right flank so as to be able to envelop the knoll,'" referring to Little Eound Top. General Longstreet replied that General Lee had already given the order of battle and it could not be changed. Wliereupon General Hood was heard to say : "Very well ; when we get under fire I will have a digression." Gen- eral Hood was severely wounded in the begin- ning of the charge and had no chance to go in rear of the enemy. In the charge across the open plain to the mountain the First Texas Kegiment was led by the gallant P. A. Work. George Branard of the First Texas bravely carried the regimental colors. The flag was a very large and heavy silken sheet. He was a youth of small stature and light weight. He bore the flag across the plain and up the moun- tain through a hurricane of shot and shell. After the crest of the summit of Little Round Top was reached, he planted the Lone Star ban- ner of the Texans on the topmost summit of the mountain, fluttering to the breeze like a thing of beauty rejoicing in the effulgence of its glory. We were presented with a picture of that mountain and the locality where the Tex- ans fought. We sent it to one of the reunions some years ago. Willis J. Watts, Elics New- some and David Bronaugh saw the picture and recognized the largo granite rock or boulder on which the gay tinseled folds of the star flowing banner of the Texans floated in joy- ful victory. At Chickamauga, September 19, Major K. M. Van Zandt led the Seventh Texas Regiment further than any other command into the enemy's line. That act of peerless valor is de- clared to world and posterity by a marble slab placed on the battlefield by" a joint committee of officers of both armies. These words of Colonel W. L. Moody should be inscribed im- perishably on the page of Texas history : "At Chickamauga the Seventh Texas Regiment, un- der the command of its gallant officer. Major K. M. VanZandt, went further into the enemy's lines on September 19 than any other engaged and was the first to break the enemy's liues — an achievement which has shed luster on the immortal Seventh Texas and its im- mortal commander." The names of these illustrious Texas heroes will shine with perennial grandeur on the star- lit archway of Texas' glorious history. 312 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE GRAND SENTIMENTS FROM A GRAND WOMAN. Katie Daffan, " Daughter of Hood's Texas Brigade." "gratitude is a manly virtue." From the time that man first inhabited the earth, long before the annals of human society began, long before a chapter of human history was written, because the heart of man is en- dowed with that most glorious of human quali- ties, "Gratitude," he has placed, in enduring form, the evidences of his appreciation of ser- vice rendered, of deeds well done, of his love for his fellowman. It was the worthy custom of man in his savage or barbaric day, in his semi-civilized days, in his ancient, mediaeval and morn time, to commemorate virtue, daring, courage, constancy and sacrifice. Huge stones and pil- lars have been left where armies have trod, great rocks have been blown from tlie mountain sides and placed, one upon the other, in solemn height, and left that other men, seeing, might know the appreciation tliat these men felt, one for the other; for true men have always loved their fellowmen and gratitude is a manly vir- tue. In the early Christian era crosses were placed where "the Christian soldiers perished, where a martyr died or upon the scene of tre- mendous service for God. Later chapels, cloist- ers, monasteries and universities were estab- lished to commemorate heroic service and to mark heroic groimd. l^Iany of the world's works of art, the glorious monuments and statutes in Europe, are our in- heritance from the brilliant-hued Middle Ages, when men fought for religion, for love, for sen- timent, as well as for kingdom. They believed in the inspiration and the superb lesson which comes from contact with a noble thought, a noble life; so they erected enduring monu- ments, entablatures and allegoric images that are today our historical index to the Middle Ages, the flower time of the world. A later day has brought just as brave and courageous men and as daring deeds, and we, in our present golden era of history, would honor and greatlv honor our own, our fathers, those to whom we owe all, and their contempo- raries and their fellowmen. The truest, noblest sentiment that has ever lived in man's heart is of this quality. It is the full appreciation and tlie ready understanding of a service rendered, whether civil, military or purely personal. Let us prove ourselves worthy of those we represent, those wJiose lifework is ended and whose mantle has fallen upon us. We can make of our state, glorious, superb Texas, home of heroes, her own Westminster Abbey, and her own Appian Way, for where sleej) greater warriors than ours? Soldiers up- on the battlefield and later soldier-citizens in tlie forum, the market place and in every high- way of progress, builders of an empire, and our own empire, Texas ! Our State itself is a mon- ument, a vast and splendid one, of wisdom, jjeace and liberty, and the world looks on in admiration and wonder. The work of our fathers is finished, but our duty is one of defense and preservation, of teaching and exemplifying. It is the way with wise men to apply them- selves to the purpose which is immediately ]iresented to them, which is today brought be- fore them, which is pressing, appropriate, im- jiortant ; it is time now for us to act ! Through the excellent management and strong initiative of Hood's Brigade Monument Committee, Captain F. B. Chilton of Angleton, president; General W. E. Hamby of Austin, treasurer; Captain W. H. Gaston of Dallas and Captain W. T. Hill of IMaynard, aU gallant members of the brigade, the contra/. t for the monument to honor the immortal JJood's Texas Brigade has been signed by President Chilton, and the terms of contract provide that the mon- imient shall be complete in January, 1910. Efficient and valuable servic-e has been ren- dered by the committee composed of honorary members of the brigade, one ever loyal and zealous Confederate soldier, a member of Ter- ry's Texas Kangers, Major George W. Little- field, and three sons of the Confederacy, who, in spite of many and varied duties to their State and its development, have shown by their lives, the genuine appreciation which they feel for the Confederate soldiers; Governor Thomas M. Campbell of Austin, Hon. John H. Kirby of Houston, Hon. John 0. Willacy of Corpus Christi. Unlike the record of many monument com- mittees and associations, their work of raising a sufficient and a large amount, has been com- pleted in a few years, and the sixth and seventh days of May, 1910, are the days set apart when, in the presence of a multitude, glorious and radiant with s^mipathetic appreciation, from the splendid impulse of a common and universal gratitude, the obelisk, forty-five feet high, sur- mounted by a statue of the private soldier in heroic size, will be uncovered and become an ob- ject lesson in history that all men seeing may know that we, Texas men and women, descend- ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 313 ants of men of blood and courage, know the value of constancy and sacrifice. A beautiful and" fitting thing it is that tliere are those beloved ones who still survive, who lead in this holy work, who live to see this mon- ument placed in the impressive picturesque grounds which surround our superb granite State house — itself a monument to tlie energy and patriotism of Texas. Hundreds of members of Hood's Texas Bri- gade perished upon American battlefields, and those who were spared to return to their beloved Texas, took up the anns of peace, hard work and that phase of patriotism that makes a man ready to live as well as to die for his country, and they remained at their post until called home by the great Commander of armies to an- swer to the last roll call. And these, the soldiers in time of peace, loved Hood's Texas Brigade until their last waking moment, the last conscious thought, until they fell asleep 'neath the folds of the starry banner, loved, honored and simg. OUR NOBLE DEAD. (By John E. Hatcher.) We will not wander to the gloomy years Through whose dark scenes we have so lately passed. Where no soft beam of golden light appears. To gild the clouds of sorrow o'er them cast. Those things are but a solitude of graves, Where Love and Memory pour their tears like rain. And where, in voiceless grief, the cv^iress' waves. Above the hearts, which for us die in vain. The dead who died, as died that gallant throng, To shield a cause which in their eyes was just, Shall live enshrined in story and in song While ages roll above their scattered dust. What though for them no marble shaft shall rise? Time shall not see their sacred memory wane; Their scroll of Fame, expansive as the skies, Years of oblivion shall corode in vain. Heroic deeds are deathless, and they live L^nmarred while empires crumble into dust; Thy master fame and life, and glory give To storied urn, and animated dust. There rose no sculptured monument to tell Where Spartan valor broke the Persian sway. And yet we know there nobly fought and fell Heroic men in "Old Platea's dav.'' Peace to the ashes of our noble dead. For distant eyes shall behold each name, Brightening like morning when the night is fled, And ever broadening on the disc of fame. Farewell ! Ye high heroic hearts, farewell ! Inspired lips shall teach the world, ere long, Ye fought to hallow story, and ye fell To give a new apocalypse to song! THE BALTIMORE GREYS. Ah ! well I remember that long summer's day. When round about Richmond our broken ran'KS lay ; Week in and week out, w-e had been at the front. And borne without flinching, the battle's fierce bnmt. Till, shattered and weary, we needed repose Ere we met, in death struggle, our numberless foes. Our knapsacks were empty, our uniforms worn, Our feet from long marching, were naked and torn; But not a man grumbled in rank or in file. Our hardships we bore with a joke and a smile, For Stonewall was with us, and under his eye Each soldier determined to do or to die. That evening old Jack had us out on review, When a glance down the line showed us all something new; Eighty-seven young boys, from old Baltimore, Who had run the blockade, and that day joined our corps. Their clothes were resplendent, all new, spick and span, 'Twas plain that a tailor had measured each man. When we learned who they were what a shout we did raise How we cheered our new allies, "The Baltimore Greys." There were Lightfoots and Carters and How- ards and Kanes, The grandsons of Carroll, the nephews of Gaines ; And as the brave boys dressed up in a row, You could see the pure blood of Huguenot show. But we were old vets of Stonewall's brigade; We had been fighting so long that war seemed a trade, And some of us laughed at tlie youngsters so gay. Who had come to the battle as if coming to play. 314 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE And all through the camp you could hear the Saluted and said : "You'll here find us all, rough wits For wherever stationed this company stays." Cry, "Hello, young roosters," and "dandified How we laughed, how we cheered the bold Bal- cits," timore Greys. But the boys took it bravely and heartily But the red tide of battle around us still flowed, laughed " And we followed our leader as onward he rode ; At the hungry Confeds, by whom they were Cried "good-bye" to the boys, "take care of chaffed, your guns ; 'Till one ragged soldier, more bold than the We'll relieve you as soon as the enemy runs." rest, Ah ! Yes, indeed, soon the boys we relieved, Fired off this rough joke, which we all thought But not in the manner we all had believed. the best : Alas ! the sisters who weep and the mothers who "Boys, you had better run home, its getting pine quite late." For the loved and the lost of the Maryland Line. When the girlish-faced Captain spoke up and said, "Wait." By some fatal blunder, our left was expo.-ed, And, by thousands of Federals the boys were Thev didn't wait long, for the very next day enclosed. We "were ordered right off to the thick of the They asked for no quarter — their Maryland frav. blood For earlv that morning we heard the dull roar Xever dreamed of surrender— they fell when- Of the guns of our foemen on Rapidan"s shore, they stood. And all of u? knew, with old Jack in command. We heard in the distance the firing and noise. If fighting was near, he'd at once take a hand ; And double-quicked back to the help of the And sure enough, soon marching orders we got, boys. And we swung down the road in "foot cavalrv The guns were soon ours; but, oh, what a sight! Iyq^/' Every Baltimore boy had been killed in f e The bovs were behind us, I fell to the rear, fight. To see how the youngsters on march would ap- Save the girlish-faced Captain, and he, scarce pear. alive. Their files were close up, their marching was When he saw us around him, he seemed to true. revive, I reported to Stonewall, "Yes, General, they'll And smiled when we told him the field hul knew Was to vindicate the South as patriots true. Many long and weary years he passed. Praying for his trial and victory at last; It came, not in a court's final decree, But between the lines the world can see That the constitution of our country sheltered Davis and Lee. THE SOUTH'S WONDERFUL PROGRESS SINCE THE WAR. A glance at the history of the South since the end of the Civil War will show that it has made wonderful strides forward in its various indus- tries. In the process of rebuilding, our people have been sustained by the same spirit that bore them up during that bitter struggle against enormous odds. Save the spirit that sustained the South in a four years' war against enormous odds, there is nothing, perhaps, comparable with the spirit which has dominated the South in its task of rehabilitation during the past forty years. The progress it has made in that period has no parallel in history. Survivors of the Confederacy may readily recall the details of the appalling wreck and ruin which they faced when they turned their backs forever upon the battlefields that they had made illustrious, the forcible confiscation of $2,000,000,000 in one form of property, the disappearance and destruction of about $1,500,- 000,000 in the shape of mills and factories, bams and granaries, railroads, insurance in- vestments, banking capital and the plunder of personal possessions, a disorganized and demor- alized labor system, lands laid waste or returned to wilderness; but, above all. the death or crip- pling for life of quite 200,000 of the flower of the productive and directive population. The memory of that awful plight is grievous, but against it and dispelling many of its shadows is the fact of subsequent achievement by the survivors and their worthy sons. That achievement may well form the basis of an American epic. The story of its material side alone is enough to inspire deeply interest- ing volumes. While awaiting the appearance of those volumes, a few facts cannot be recalled too frequently. ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 337 Forty years have passed into history since the last gun was fired that ended one of the greatest conflicts recorded in history, leaving the South, one of the richest agricultural belts in the world, a veritable waste. Today is wit- nessed a progress in the achievement of brain and muscle, in the sciences, arts and industr'es unprecedented and absolutely unheard of in the history of nations. The old institutions which they cherished, but which had fallen by the sword, have gone forever. The South today blooms like a rose with its people nestled on their farms and in their hives of industry like busy bees. Magnificent cities have sprung forth as by enchantment from the ashes and ruins of those that went down under shot and shell and in the cruel flames of Civil War. The South has long since thrown open its gates and invited the men of the North and all other sections to enter with their capital and en- terprise and lend a helping hand to the great work of restoration. Eeconciled and reunited, the men of this nation are today working out the great destiny of the South and the whole nation. GRAND TRIBUTE TO GEN. R. E. LEE. By a United States Military Critic. Major Eben Swift of the general staff. Unit- ed States Army, in discussing the Wilderness campaign, declared that the most important point derived from a study of the battles of the Civil war, compared with those of the present, is the question of generalship and strategy. "Lee was the only general of Jfapoleonic type who ever lived," declared Major Swift, "and ■whether greater or not, who shall say? Of all great soldiers no one but Lee probably encoun- tered as dangerous an adversary as Grant. Na- poleon yielded at the last to smaller odds and his disaster was complete, but Lee's army at the end of the Wilderness campaign was aggressive and high-spirited as ever. Lee made five cam- paigns in a single year, no other man and no other army ever did so much. Napoleon's ^ucky star' often brought victory which his combina- tions had not prepared and saved him from dis- aster which he had not foreseen. It will be hard to find where luck and good fortune ever re- trieved a mistake of Lee, or where the happy inspiration of a subordinate ever gave him a victory or saved him a defeat. Lee's opponent belonged to a different t)'pe. He was the modem embodiment of force in war. He cared not for ruse or strategy in its accepted form. Although he made nine flanking movements between the Rapidan and the James, he seems to have pre- ferred the frontal attack. Strategy was reduced by him to a study of objectives, and objectives were reduced to one — the hostile army. Grant's campaign was hardly over wlien another great strategist came upon the field of war. Moltke conquered Austria and France. He introduced many new elements into the art of war, but in his strategy we will observe the counterpart of Grant. In his five days' battle around Metz his proportion of loss closely approached what I have given for other modern battles. In the great war in Eastern Asia we watch Oyama's battles, and we are tempted to believe that he is modeling himself upon the strategy of U. S. Grant." DIXIE." The Song of the South Which Made Daniel Emmet Famous. Southrons, hear your country call you ! Up, lest worse than death befall you ! To arms ! To arms ! To arms in Dixie ! Lo! all the beacon fires are lighted; Let all hearts be now united. To arms ! To arms ! To arms in Dixie ! Advance the flag of Dixie ! Hurrah ! Hurrah ! For Dixie's land we take our stand. And live or die for Dixie ! To arms ! To arms ! And conquer peace for Dixie ! ' Hear the Northern thunders mutter! Northern flags in South winds flutter! To arms ! Send them back your fierce defiance! Stamp upon the accursed alliance ! To arms! Advance the flag of Dixie! Fear no danger! shun no labor! Lift up rifle, pike and saber! To arms! Shoulder pressing close to stoulder, Let the odds make each heart bolder! To arms! Advance the flag of Dixie! How the South's great heart rejoices At your cannons' ringing voices! To arms! For faith betrayed and pledges broken. Wrongs inflicted, insult spoken. To arms! Advance the flag of Dixie ! 338 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE Strong as lions, swift as eagles, Back to their kennels hunt these beagles ! To arms ! Cut the unequal bond asunder! Let them hence each other plunder! To arms ! Advance the flag of Dixie! Swear upon our country's altar, Never to submit or falter ! To arms ! Till the spoilers are defeated, Till the Lord's work is completed, To arms ! Advance the flag of Dixie! Halt not till our Federation Secures among earth's powers its station ! To arms! Then at peace, and cro^\'ned with glory, Hear your children tell the story! To arms ! Advance the flag of Dixie! If the loved one weep in sadness, Victory soon shall bring them gladness. To arms ! Exultant pride soon vanish sorrow; Smiles chase tears away tomorrow, To arms ! To arms ! To arms, in Dixie ! Advance the flag of Dixie! Hurrah ! Hurrah ! For Dixie's land we take our stand, And live or die for Dixie! To arms ! To arms ! And conquer peace for Dixie! Advance the flag of Dixie ! To arms! To arms! And conquer peace for Dixie ! HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE AT GETTYSBURG. (By Dr. John 0. Scott of Sherman, Tex.) Of all the battles fought on this continent none compares with Gettysburg. Take it all in all, the historian must con- clude that it was the grandest, greatest and most important battle in history. Greatest, for during the three days' contest — July 1, 2, and 3, 1863 — there were displayed more acts of daring, persistent, dauntless brav- ery, than in any battle yet chronicled, and most important, for the retreat of General Leo was the death knell of the Confederacy, forever set- tling the permanency of a free, united govern- ment of compact States, and abolishing slavery from this land. For the failure at the battle of Gettysburg some writers unjustly criticise General Lee for permitting the corps of his army to be so far from each other when the battle commenced. Very many without just cause reproach General Ewell for not advancing on the evening of the first day's battle and taking possession of Cem- etery Heights. Not a few, without reflection, censure Gen- eral J. E. B. Stuart, the great cavalry chief, for not being with General Lee in time of battle. Wjhy he was not there no one has ever known. The secret died with General Lee. Others have unkindly abused General Long- street, partly through pre^'udice and partjy through ignorance, for not making the charge on the morning of the second day's battle, in- stead of waiting until 4 o'clock in the after- noon, when the enemy were reinforced and were in convenient distance to concentrate troops on the Round Tops. If any one is culpable posterity must decide that question, for after this generation has passed off the stage of action this great pivotal battle of the war will be read and discussed as of Saratoga, Waterloo, Pharsalia and other memorable contests. The daring, reckless bravery of the Cossacks placed the name of Peter the Great among the heroes of Christendom. The Old Guard, that bore the eagles of Na- poleon from ilarengo to Waterloo, shed a halo of glory on the name of their adored leader which as yet charms the people, enthuses the historian to write and gives the orator subject matter to magnetize his audience. For heroic acts collectively and individually there has been no collection of armed men, un- der any commander, that has surpassed Hood's Brigade of Texans. Colonel Philip Alexander Work, in his nar- rative of this battle, has truly written that "the success of the Texan regiments was not due to the training of Hood or any other commander, but that they were composed of the very pick and flower of an intelligent, educated, advent- urous and high spirited people. Infused with the spirit of chivalry, the Texans on every bat- tlefield displayed the sublime, fearless, exalted courage of the heroes of the Alamo and San Ja- ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 339 cinto, adoring their Lone Star flag and guard- ing its unsullied record as a dutiful son the name of an honored father. We believe tliat if General Hood had not been wounded at the commencement of the charge July 2, 186:3, he would have led the Texans in rear of the Round Tops and gained a glorious victory. For Colonel Robert Michael Powell writes that "my regi- ment was on the extreme right, 400 yards from the left wing of the brigade, and in the very commmencement of the battle, before the firing of the great signal gun. General Hood rode up to me and pointed to Great Round Top as the direction for me to take with my regiment, whose flag should be the leader for the brigade. Before us stood in serried, rugged defiance Great Round Top, with Little Round Top lean- ing against it." Colonel P. A. Work has given a little history of the glorious achievements of the heroic Tex- ans in this battle, which as yet no historian has recorded, and has rendered the Texans that meed of praise which the patriotic people of this grand State will rejoice to hear of, remem- ber and treasure forever. Colonel Work writes : "I sent from my regi- ment Charles Kingsley and William H. Bar- bee to reconnoiter Little Round Top to ascer- tain and report the probable force and number of the guns of the Federals in possession of it, there being no other thought than that the enemy had taken possession of the vantage ground and the key of the whole field. The scouts reported in my hearing and presence that they had ascended Little Round Top and there was not a man or gun on it ; that from the summit they saw a ridge all the way two and a half miles long to Gettysburg, and be- hind this ridge a line of Federal infantry, and battery after battery of artillery, whereupon General Hood said to one of his staff. Major W. H. Sellers: 'Go as fast as your horse can carry you and explain all this to General Long- street, and ask him to permit me to move by the right flank, so as to be able to envelop that knob,' pointing to Little Round Top, 600 or 800 yards in the distance, a little southeast of where the Texans were in line of battle. In a few moments Major Sellers returned with the message from General Longstreet: 'You will ex- ecute the orders you have already received.' Thereupon General Hood remarked : 'Very well ; when we get under fire I will have a di- gression." Charles Vidor, A. Wakelee, Wm. Schadt, W. A. Bedell and Wm. von Hutton of the Galves- ton Company, First Texas, were witnesses to this scene on the eve of battle, saw the scouts return and heard their report. A few momenta later, about 4 o'clock, the great signal gun was heard, when General Hood, rising in his stir- rups, being about twenty feet in advance of the First Texas, said : "Forward, my Texans, and win this battle or die in the effort !" His thrilling words, like an electric shock, passed along the Texas ire^ments 'arrayed in line of battle impatiently waiting the shrill notes of the bugle for advance, their beloved general, Robertson, in command. Presently I saw a spherical case shot explode twenty feet over General Hood's head, saw him sway to and fro in his saddle and then start to fall from his horse, when he was caught by one of his aids. Seeing a battery 600 or 800 yards on the crest of Little Round Top, I directed my command to it, as it was always my rule when under fire in battle not to halt until I took the battery in front of me." The distance from the Spring Branch (Plum Run), at the base, to the sum- mit of Little Round Top is 75 to 100 yards, and is a mass of granite stones piled on each other, and must have been very difficult to climb, for Mr. James Williams of Coleman County writes that his company came to a large rock which they could not get over, when Mr. H. H. Henricks, a very tall man, placed his back to the stone and assisted his comrades to climb over him. When all were up they in turn assisted him over. Captain W. E. Barry of Navasota, whose brother, John Barry, was severely wound- ed in this battle, afterward killed at Chickamauga, in a letter to us describ- ing the charge up Little Round Top, narrates that while ascending he came across a deep crevice in the rocks and looking down he saw in the bottom a German soldier, so be- smeared with white clay as to be scarcely recog- nizable. The German was so frightened that he begged piteously for mercy. He was so terri- fied from the deafening yells and threatening shouts of the advancing Texans that he chose the alternative of jumping in the deep hole and going to the devil rather than face the coming Texans. Privates Knox, J. and B. Milam, Woodhouse, E. Newsome, Thompson, Parker, Davis, Wren and others of that heroic band saw George A. Branard of Houston go in front of all. Finding the highest and largest rock on the crest of Little Round Top there he planted the adored standard of the Texans, adorned with the Lone Star, shining far off to friend and foe with the effulgence of its glory. Pretty soon it attracted the attention of the enemy, who, firing a shell at the signal, broke the flagstaff and hurled the hero unconscious down the slope of the mountain. He was ten- 340 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE derly cared for by his brave color guard, Alex J. Watts and Ira Parker. The latter died of wounds received here. The flag was immedi- ately replaced, and the advancing column of the Texans, by their steady aim killed and drove away to the other side of the ridge, some 600 or 800 yards distant, the infantry supporting the battery. ColonelWork relates : "After the First Texas captured the battery the Third Arkansas, on my left, was being hard pressed. In this critical juncture I ordered Major Bass to face about with one-half the First Texas and flank the enemy, which maneuver he bravely and skill- fully executed, thereby preventing the Third Arkansas from being routed and enabling it to get into line on the crest of the mountain under shelter of the rocks with the First Texas." Willis James Watts of Palestine, in a history of the battle, writes that in assisting the Third Arkansas, which recoiled as far back as the stone fence. Lieutenant Ben Campbell and C. W. Butler were killed, and Captain Woodard, a physician from Palestine, who was afterward killed at Front Royal, was severely wounded. J. E. Stinson and W. J. Watts were among the first to reach the captured battery, and re- joicing in the heroism of the Texans, Stinson, mounting a captured gun, exultantly "shook the fragment of his blade and shouted victory." Captain George T. Todd of Jefferson and E. P. Derick, after fighting gallantly to almost the summit of Little Round Top, sheltered themselves behind a large boulder. Wliile fir- ing on the enemy a bullet from the foe struck E. P. Derick, scattering his brains in the face of Captain Todd. Andrew Dennis and W. A. Duvall were killed with hands on the captured gims. Immortal heroes ! T. L. McCarty of Corsicana, who was in that famous charge — which is an imperishable hon- or to him and his famil}' — says that Sargeant William Porter was mortally wounded by a shell and his comrades buried him with the honors of war on the side of the mountain ; that Jack Lewis, who was killed at Chicka- mauga, and Rich Curtis, took hold of the trail of one of the captured guns and turned it around with the muzzle pointing toward the enemy. For want of ammunition the gun could not be fired. Privates C. L. Freeman and Beavers were witnesses, among others, of the heroism of Alf. M. George who was among the first to reach the captured cannon. Alf M. George of Albany, Texas, informs us that he followed the retreating foe some dis- tance on the top of the mountain, where he and his comrade, C. L. Freeman, were severely wounded. J. E. Hickman of Bibb, Texas, relates that when the First Texas Regiment ascended near- ly to the top of the mountain the regiment halted. It was a "hot situation, almost like the bad place." Here Colonel Work asked Lieu- tenant John T. Smith if with seventy men or more he could take the hill. The lieutenant replied: "I will try," at the same time shout- ing to his comrades. "Come on, boys !" leading them to death and glory. The top of this mountain where this battery was captured by the First Texas is a level plateau 60 to 75 yards from east to west ; and from this place to the opposite side of the ridge, northeast, where the enemy were firing at them, was a distance of 60C to 800 jards, and from where the battery was captuied to the end of the ridge a distance of 75 yards. During the night Captain Sam A. Wilson requested of Colonel Work permission to bring off the captured cannon. He, Colonel Richard J. Harding, Jeff Brady and others crawling to the cannon, picked out of the path over which the guns were to be drawn, all stones and large pebbles, not speaking above a whisper, wrapped the wheels with blankets and brought the guns off so carefully that the noise was not heard 100 j'ards away. Colonel Harding was one, with Major W. H. Martin and other Texans, who at the Battle of the Wilderness prevented General Lee from leading the charge in person. The guns were delivered to Major Riley, quar- termaster of the division. Col. Work writes : "After nightfall the Fed- erals were as mute as mice, not sounding a bugle or gun. They were making a retreat or getting ready for one, but General Lee having no cavalry, had no means of ascertaining it, and after the firing ceased the Confederates were busy caring for the wounded." The night was dark, still on the field of carnage, after the horrid strife, the stars were shining through the smoke of battle silent wit- nesses, dimly lighting the death scene. There weltering in their life blood cold and pale in the embrace of death, on the slope and the top of the mountain, lay the gray clad warrior from the banks of the Trinity, side by side with the blue trousered veteran from the heights of the Hudson. At 2 o'clock in the morning of July 3, 1863, General Law ordered Colonel Work to with- draw the command from the top of the moun- tain. Colonel Work left Lieutenant J. J. Quarles with his company as a picket guard in DeviFs Den, a dismal mausoleum of glory crowned ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 341 Texas heroes. This weird rocky glen, destitute of vegetation, appeared as the habitation of witches, hobgoblins, ghosts and devils to the Texans passing through it in the night to join the Fourth and Fifth Texas, whom they found at the western base of Round Top, one-quarter of a mile distant. During the afternoon of July 3, Colonel Work ordered Major Bass with the First Texas to intercept some Federal cavalry that were mak- ing their way to the rear. In the encounter General Famsworth was wounded by Armand Taylor of the First Texas Cavalry. After being wounded General Farnsworth killed himself with his own pistol. The cavalry was put to flight and the baggage train of General Lee's army was saved by the bravery of the First Texas under Major Bass. Having narrated how the brave Texans un- der the heroic Work charged through the open field and fearlessly ascended the rugged heights of Little Round Top, the mountain in front of them spouting destructive fire from batteries on its summit like the dreadful volcano, we re- joice and are proud to relate how the Fourth Texas, under the intrepid Colonel B. F. Carter, that eventful charge, diverging to the right from the First Texas, climbed the monster boulders and waded through the bloody chasms of Devil's Den, every inch of ground being stained with the best blood of Texas' noblest sons, and there joining the Fifth Texas, hand in hand, shoulder to shoulder made the most daring, reckless and bravest assaults ever yet chronicled in prose or verse, driving the enemy to the crest of the mountain, killing two gen- erals, many subordinate officers and privates. William H. Martin, an honored son of Texas, who was a captain in the Fourth Texas, in ans- wer to a letter, writes: "Most of the thrilling scenes of this battle have passed from my mem- ory. When General Longstreet ordered the charge he galloped his horse in our front, lead- ing the Fourth Texas." Hon. John M. Pincknev of Hempstead, in answer to our request for his experience at Gettysburg, says: "I was a mere boy when I fought that battle under the colors of the Fourth Texas. I remembered the regiment charged over a plain through Devil's Den to a mountain covered with large rocks 400 or 500 yards away. Here we charged and recharged, every one striving to get to the summit." The heroic Ed Francis, with measured step, like Mars himself, fearlessly upholding the Lone Star banner, "by angels hands to valor given," tattered and torn by balls and shell and sealed with the crimson blood of the brave Col- onel Warwick, inscribed the name of Texas in imperishable characters on the escutcheon of fame. After gallantly fightiiig we were forced to the foot of the hill we charged so repeatedly. Mr. Val C. Giles of Austin thinks Colonel Carter was wounded after passing Plum Run, the ravine at the foot of mountain, where the fighting was very severe. He remembered seeing him before he crossed the ravine and recollects a courier riding up to Major Rogers, who, having a shrill voice, said to the courier: •'Present my compliments to General Law and ask him if he expects me to hold the world in check with the Fifth Texas." Dr. J. C. Loggins of Ennis, Texas, was cap- tured in this battle about one-half way up Great Round Top. He was taken further up the mountain side, where he saw Colonel Powell, a wounded prisoner, the Federals supposing him to be General Longstreet. He says it was a severe ordeal charging through Devil's Den, that rocky tabernacle of unsepulehered heroes, and that Colonel J. C. G. Keys was wounded in that disastrous place, where the precious blood of Texas sons stained every boulder. Having spoken of the journey of the First Texas over chasm and boulder and precipice to the formidable summit of Little Round Top, of the Fourth Texas' trying ordeal through that calamitous Devil's Den, where death held high carnival, where huge destruction shook the earth beneath with its giant .strides and with flaming sword felled with pitiless force the he- roes from the Texan land, we will describe those memorable charges of the Fifth Texas at the slaughter pen in the gorge of the mountain. We will use Colonel Powell's language : "After crossing the pike we came to a small meadow, where we were greeted with a volley of grape- shot, which did but little damage. Then, hur- rying on to the foot of Great Round Top, thence to the gorge of the two mountains, we met the Fourteenth L^nited States regulars, whom we soon demolished. We then moved up the side of the mountain to a level plain, which reached across the slaughter pen, where I could see the enemy hurrying up, getting into line. Wishing to secure a position on the opposite side of the gorge I appealed to Law's brigade to support my right and give me protection in the flank. The Fifth Texas boldly rushed to the struggle, but Law's brigade made no effort to protect my flank, and for the first time in its history the Fifth Texas recoiled in the slaughter pen and yielded the field. Here the stubborn and ag- gressive Lieutenant Colonel King Bryan was wounded and the gallant Rogers permanently disabled. The valiant Cleveland, whose voice was like thunder in the roar of battle, called out : 'Fifty dollars to the first man who crosses 342 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE the work at Round Top !' Sergeant Ross sprang forward, when Cleveland spoke: 'Come back to your place, Sergeant Ross ; color file not in- cluded !' I have always thought the Fourth Texas had the brunt of the battle at the Devil's Den and the Fifth Texas the tough end at the slaughter pen. After being wounded and captured I was carried further up the mountain and laid be- side Lieutenant White of the Second Minnesota, who was severely wounded with two bayonet wounds, one in the side and the other in the arm, besides several bullet wounds. During our stay together on that ever memorable night of suffering, grief and misery, Lieutenant White, who was the bitterest foe I ever met, said to me: 'If the charge had been made two hours sooner it would have been a complete victory for the Southerners.' He informed me that a Texas soldier made three efforts to get his col- ors, and in the last encounter he killed him. The flagstaff was lost, but the lieutenant still held in his clinched hand where he lay wounded the treasured flag of the Second Minnesota. He praised the Texans and said they were the best marksmen in tJie army. Every Ijullet from the Texans did its execution. Wlien five pieces of artillery were rushed to the front all the horses were killed, and out of the regiment of 247 men of the Second Minnesota 200 were wounded and slain. On the mountain side, facing this death carnival, while the bright stars shining in the firmament were weeping bitter tears over this ghastly sight and the winds were moaning for this agonizing scene, the two warriors of the blue and gray lay side by side, so horribly mu- tilated that their attendants supposed they must die. Colonel Powell and Lieutenant White spent most of that lonely and dismal night to- gether on that gloomy mountain slope, consol- ing each other in their painful sufferings; beneath them the bloody chasm, the slaughter- pen, the crimson trench of destruction, this valley of death, where the grass has ceased to grow and the flowers refuse to bloom, there the sunburnt veteran from the verdure clad steppes of the Brazos and the pale faced boy from the frozen lakes of Minnesota make one common funeral pile." Judge J. W. Stevens of Hillsboro, who wa.s captured when Colonel Powell's flank was un- protected, .says that the enemy came up the gorge in his rear, and while he was in the act of firing a lieutenant seized his musket, ordering him to quit shooting and surrender. Col. Campbell Wood of San Saba Coimty, who was adjutant of the Fifth Texas in this battle, gives some history of the battle. He says that after passing through Devil's Den and crossing the creek at the foot of Great Round Top the Fifth Texas struck a bluff that tliey could not climb. Behind this bluff under cover of a stone fence the infantry of the enemy were stationed. Here the Texan's met with a severe repulse and the mortality was very great. Colonel Wood thinks Colonel Carter was mortally wounded at this bluff. Colonel Wood writes that he saw Colonel C. M. Winkler sev- eral times in command of the Fourth Texas. Once he called his attention to the crimson stain of blood on his pants. The Colonel was so enthused in his deeds of glory as to be unaware that he was wounded in the fleshy part of the thigh. After a terrible ordeal the Fifth Texas re- formed and fell back twice, making three charg- es in all in the slaughter pen. The last two charges were made without any order from a commander, the soldiers all, or some one, say- ing, "Let us charge them again." Colonel Wood relates that in this last charge on the side of the mountain he was wounded in the foot; that Judge J. M. Smither, W. B. Camp- pell, and J. M. Green assisted him to mount General Law's wounded mare, which he rode down the mountain side to Dr. W. P. Powell's field hospital, where the mare fell. From thence he was conveyed by William A. George to the division hospital, where his foot was at- tended by Dt. Robert Breckinridge, the division surgeon. Captain W. T. Hill, of Maynard, who was severely wounded in this last charge, says he saw Major Jeff Rogers waving his sword over his head, bravely leading the men to the battle, and Boss Campbell being exposed to heavy fire refused to take shelter behind a rock when ordered by his commanding officer. General Law, in his article in the Century, speaks of the gallantry of Sergeant Barbee, who climbed one of the huge boulders in Devil's Den and recklessly fought until he fell severely wounded. L. A. Daffan, being a private in the Fourth Texas, climbed and reclimbed those immense rocks in Devil's Den, followed the flag of the Fourth Texas on the side of Little Round Toj), through the slaughter pen and saw it wave on the crest of Great Round Top, where the gal- lantry of the Texan.s festooned the mountain with garlands of unfading glory. In this last charge on Great Round Top, R. H. Skinner, now living in Corsicana, was shot through the lungs, and Lieutenant Joseph Love mortally wounded. W. D. Pritchard of Crockett, Tex., who is just- ly proud of his record as a member of Hood's Brigade, writes that he was sick when this great ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 343 battle was fought, but his neighbors. Colonel A. A. Aldrick and A. D. Oliphant, claim the ■distinction of having been engaged in that bat- tle. Captain Joe Polley, who, his comrades say, was like the rest of Hood's Brigade, who were to Lee as the Tenth Legion to Caesar, tells us that Jack Southerland fought bravely through all that battle with the Texans, where their valor shed a halo of glory around the name of Texas which will shine when the works of art that deck that battlefield have faded. When the future historian writes the history of this battle; when the mother at the fireside relates to her children how her ancestors fought under the stars and bars at Gettysburg; when the poet, enthused with the fire of inspiration, writes his stanzas for future generations; when the orator on the second day of July, every year for centuries, arouses his audiences with fren- zied enthusiasm of what transpired at that battle they each must tell of our heroic Texans. How the plume-crested warrior Work, fearless of death with the First Texas, stormed the cannon crowned heights of Little Round Top, directly in front of him, capturing and retaining the only battery taken by the Confederates during the battle. Posterity must be told how the Fourth Texas under the brave and lamented Colonel B. F. Carter, charged and recharged over hill and large boulders, through chasms, cleft rock and thorny bushes in Devil's Den, where the death dealing bullet of a determined and patriotic foe on their own soil resisted every foot of ground; how the Fourth Texas, unheeding the demon death in the shape of bullet, shell and grape, went to the base of Little Round Top, where Colonel Carter fell, driving the enemy before them like chaff before the whii-'wiud, killing Generals Zook, Vincent and Weed, Col- onel Cross and Captain Hazlett, then g. ing up the gorge of the mountain and assisting the Fifth Texas in the three most desperate charges in all history. The orator, the poet, the historan, must iell how Colonel Powell, obeying General ETond's in- structions saw the banner of the Fifth Texas, borne by the gallant Fitzgerald and stained with the life blood of the fearless IJtilon, go direct to Great Round Top, penetrate the gorge, drive the enemy from the side of the mountain and fight through the slaughter pen up the side of Great Round Top, wbere the blood of our brave Texans flowed in rivulets down the moun- tain side ; where every Texan was a hero ; where their gallantry erected an indestructible ceno- taph to their memory; where the rising sun ever smiles in ecstacy over their ronowncii deeds; where the pale moon in her midnight wander- ings sheds a halo of glory over the hallowed spot ; where the night wind mourns their sad re- quiem among the rocks where they fought; where their glorious actions have made a page in history imperishable as the granite beneath their crumbling bones, as lasting as the coming and going of the rainbow, or the roaring billows of their sea girt home. GIVE US PEACE. The following verses are reproduced from the Galveton News of 18G8 : To Rt. Rev. Joseph Ansteadt, one whose zeal and fidelity to his faith is cnaracterized by Christian benevolence and the happiness and prosperity of his adopted people, these lines are respectfully inscribed by the author. Explanatory: I once saw an old mantle clock, having for ornament a figure of a trou- badour in a kneeling position, facing the dial of the clock and holding a guitar; in front was a scroll with musical notes. I copied the notes and referred them to a musical friend for ex- planation. He told me that in a cathedral in Germany was a massive book made of parch- ment — it was chained to the altar, and was made by a priest a long time ago. The last hymn in the book, "Dona Nobis Pacem," was sung by all in the closing service. The notes on the scroll were the same as in that book. How appropriately has the artist addressed Time, "Give Us Peace." Age after age, in all quarters of the world, all liearts will beat re- sponse. Out of the incident I have woven the follow- ing lines. George W. Grover. Galveston, Texas, July, 1868. Dona Nobis Pacem. 'Neath the shadow of yon rocky spur. Whose receding heights, tip'd with snow And sides deep mark'd with the pine and fir, While round its base a stream doth flow — A stream now so passive, smooth and clear. To mirror plain, the distant view, The old town and church with graveyard near, 'Neath the shadow, and sky of blue. Not always thus is the stream so fair. Nor earth nor sky repose so sweet ; Lightnings flash, and blinding storms are there, Whose swelling waters in fury meet; Nor has that village and church so old Withstood the storms of man's fell ire; Long, long ago — so the story is told. War swept that vale with sword and fire. 344 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE In that old church, when kneeling in pray'r, "Give us peace!" implored every tongue; By priest, mothers, sires and children dear, ""Give us peace!" was the closing hymn sung. Peace sent her white mantle o'er that vale. Eyes glisten'd — joy and sorrow blend, As each soldier told his simple tale Of good deeds, or some comrade's end. A priest who feared not the deadly fire, But sought the dying on the plain, And there knelt in supplicating prayer For that peace, which to heaven gain, That priest, when he heard the prayer they sung, In that old church by friends so dear. While incense floated, from censer swung, Yow'd should be sung year after year. Give us peace, the burden of his song, Sat that priest with plumed pen in hand;_ On full size parchment boards, thick and strong. With precision each letter plan'd. By patient toil, the ritual done; Give us peace, the last hymn retained, And massive binding, with cross and Son, In silver pure their faith proclaimed. A hundred years and more, onward fled. Since that book, chained to floor of stone, Age after age has consigned its dead With sacred rites for spirits flown. That book still opens with daily prayer. Soul after soul — its blessings given. When voices full joined by priest and choir, "Give us peace," echo saints in heaven. PEACE. (By Mrs. Emma B. Shindler of Nacogdoches.) Peace, Peace, the dearest treasure Of a country close united. Give thy portion without measure, While our solemn words are plighted. Let no "North" nor "South" be spoken With a thought or word of sneer; Let the bread of peace be broken With a heart and hand sincere. Let all bitter feeling buried Out of the lives of all that live; Never more be resurrected. For our hearts must wrongs forgive. .While we sing a song of gladness, Let thee, white-winged goddess. Peace, Every trace of former sadness Banish from each comrade's face. Tears have bathed the face of sorrow For the "Lost Cause" and its heroes; Smiles alone must greet the morrew Of the past days of our woes. Peace, sweet Peace, come in thy beauty, Fill our hearts with Love's behest; Show to us our friendship's duty For the land we all love best. MARGARET HADLEY FOSTER. (Houston Post, January 15, 1911.) One event that occurred in this month (which 1 feel sure all of you know, so I am telling no secrets) was the birth of the great Confederate leader, General Robert E. Lee, and for that reason we should love January. It was a mag- nificent gift to the human race — the child that was bom on the 19th of January, 1807, for that child grew into manhood to show to the world what true manhood meant. He was strong to do his duty ; gentle as a woman ; true in all the relations of life, as son, husband and father ; a true patriot, putting his country first when the time came to choose between serving her and serving himself ; a firm friend as well as a mag- ' nanimous enemy, and a pure Christian, serving his God humbly, yet bravely before all men, yielding obedience to Him as member of His church on earth. ^\liat more could be said of any man ? When the centennial of General Lee's birth- day came around January 19, 1907, I was fort- unate enough to be in Washington, D. C, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lewis and we at- tended the memorial service held in the grand ball room of tlie Willard Hotel, where we heard some fine things said of the great soldier. One of the speakers, Melville W. Fuller, then chief justice of the United States supreme court, said the time had come when every American should claim his share of the heritage of the great man, Robert E. I^ee ! Wasn't that a grand thing to say, and Justice Fuller was born in New England! Then Mr. Roosevelt, who was president of our country at the time, sent a note expressing his regret at not being able to attend the memorial service for "the greatest captain of his age !" Not "one of the greatest," but "the greatest !" I have always had a warm place in my heart for Mr. Roosevelt since that for he knew that his words would be read all over the country, vet he had the courage to say that! General Sir Garnet Wolseley, a distinguished officer of the British army, who came over dur- ing the Civil War and was with the Confeder- ate army in Virginia, also spoke of General Lee ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 345 as the greatest soldier of his day — of the time in which he lived. And today the feeling of re- spect for General Lee's pure and spotle.-s char- acter has won him a place in the hearts of the people of the Northern States, and only one man in the senate said a word against putting a statue to the great Confederate in the capitol at Washington. There it stands with the other great men of our country, clothed in the gray imiform, simple as the man himself, but rev- erenced by all fair-minded people for the glory won by the men who wore it. I want all of you to read the following ac- count of General Lee's surrender and I want the boys particularly to notice that General Lee was carefully dressed. So many boys think it manly to be careless about their clothes. They "don't want to be dudes. Oh, no ! They are going to be men !" Yet General Lee was the manliest man of his day ! Another thing. Boys very often think it is womanish to go to church, but General Lee went to church, was a member of it. I once heard a lady telling of going to a service in an Episcopal church in Richmond, Va., during the war, where she saw General Lee sitting in President Jefferson Davis' pew with President Davis, and in the chancel, assisting in the service, was General Leonidas Polk, who had put aside the service of the church of which he was a bishop, to enter the Confederate army. Wasn't that a distinguished trio? Yet there they were offering their prayers to the Father above and joining in the petition sent up for their poor country, torn and mangled by war. To me it is a beautiful thing to think of, and I hope that the boy who reads this will re- member it and go to church, following the ex- ample set him by those great, manly men. Let us all honor them by trying to follow their ex- ample, not only in the world, but in the church. And let us make January and February our favorites among all the months, because they gave us the two greatest men of history — George Washington and Eobert Lee. GEN. ROBERT E. LEE'S SURRENDER. Account by Eye Witness of Closing Scene of War. (From General George H. Sharpe's U. S. A. Decoration Day Address. ) I remember— and it was recalled to me to- night in conversation, when the name of Gen- eral Grant came up in the course of conver- sation — the wonderful scene that transpired in that little place in Virginia on the 6th of April, 1865. It was late in the afternoon when it be- came known that General Lee had sent for Grant to surrender to him. It was between 2 and 3 o'clock when we met in the little room in the house where the sur- render of Lee's army took place. I know there is a belief that the surrender took place un- der an apple tree, where Grant and Lee met and exchanged a few words. The surrender took place in the left hand room of that old- fashioned double house. The house had a large piazza, which ran along the full length of it. It was one of those ordinary Virginia houses with a passageway running through the center of it. In that little room where the meeting took place sat two young men — one a great- grand-son of Chief Justice Marshall of the su- preme court, reducing to writing the terms of the surrender on behalf of Robert E. Lee; the other a man with dusky countenance — a great nephew of that celebrated chief — Red Jacket — acting imder General Grant. They two were reducing to writing the terms of the surrender of the army of Northern Virginia to the army of the Potomac. Gathered around the room were several officers, of whom I was one. At some distance apart sat two men ; one the most remarkable man of his day and gener- ation. The larger and older of the two was the most striking in his appearance. His hair was white as the driven snow. There was not a speck upon his coat; not a spot upon those gauntlets that he wore, which were as bright and fair as a lady's glove. That was Robert E. Lee. The other was Ulysses S. Grant, whose appearance contrasted strangely with that of Lee ; his boots were nearly covered with mud ; one button of his coat — that is, the button- hole v.'as not where it should have been, it had clearly gone astray, and he wore no sword, while Lee was faultlessly and fully equipped. The conversation was not rapid by any means. Everybody felt the overpowering influence of the scene. Everyone present felt they were wit- nessing the proceedings between the two chief actors in one of the most remarkable transac- tions of this Nineteenth century. The words that passed between Grant and Lee were few. General Grant, endeavoring to apologize for not being fully equipped, and noticing the fault- less appearance of Lee, while the secretaries were busy, said: ''General Lee, I have no sword ; I have been riding all night." And Lee with that coldness of manner and all the pride, almost haughtiness, which after all, became him wonderfully well, never made any reply but in a cold formal manner bowed. And General Grant, in the endeavor to take away the awk- wardness of the scene, said : "I don't always wear a sword, because a sword is a very in- 346 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE convenient thing." That was a remarkable thing for him to say, considering that he was in the presence of one who was about to sur- render his sword. Lee only bowed again. An- other, trying to relieve the awkwardness of tlie occasion, inquired : "General Lee, what became of the white horse you rode in Mexico? He might not be dead yet; he was not so old." General Lee bowed coldly, and replied : "I left him at the White Plouse on the Pamunkey River, and I have not seen him since." There was one mo- ment when there was a whispered conversation between Grant and Lee which nobody in the room heard. The surrender took the form of correspond- ence. The letters were all signed in due form by the chief actors in the presence of each other. Finally, when the terms of the surrender had all been arranged, and the surrender made, Lee arose, cold and proud and bowed to every per- son in the room on our side. I remember each one of us thought he had been specially bowed to. And then he went out and passed down the little square in front of the house and bestrode that gray horse that carried him all over Vir- ginia, and when he had gone away, we learned what that wliispered conversation had been about. General Grant called his officers about him and said : "You can go to the Twenty- fourth, and you to the Fifth," and so on, nam- ing the corps, "and ask every man who has three rations to turn over two of them. Go to the commissaries and go to the quarterma'sters," etc.; "General Lee's army w on the point of starvation!" And 25,000 rations were carried to the Army of Northern Virginia. a month ; 70 years, $25 a month ; 75 years, $36 a month. It was declared by tlie advocates of the bill that 100 veterans are dying every twenty-four hours. THAT PENSION OUTRAGE General Pension Bill Carrying About ?4S,000,000 Passed House 212 to 62, Making a Total of Two Hundred Million Per Annum. Washington, January 10, 1911. — The house of representatives today passed the Sulloway general pension bi5], which gjrants pensions ranging from $12 to $3G a month to all soldiers who served ninety days in tlie United States army in the war between the States. Tlie bill adds about $45,000,000 a year to the pension roll. Speaker Cannon liimself took the floor at the close of the debate and made an earnest plea for the passage of tlie hill, 'i'lie bill was passed by 212 to 62. The general scale of pensions fixed in tlie new bill, according to age is as follows: Sixty-two years, $15 a month; 65 years, $20 {Houston Post.) The house of representatives at Washington, after a debate of forty minutes, passed the service pension law, which increases the pen- sion cost by $45,000,000 a year and raises the total to approximately $200,000,000 per annum. The vote was 212 to 62 in favor of the bill. There was no roll call. The democratic leader, Champ Clark, advocated the passage of the bill, presumably upon the ground that to oppose the outrageous measure would entail the defeat of the democratic party two years hence. And thus an opportunity was lost for the democratic minority to voice a protest against the pension scandal wliich disgraces the gov- ernment of the United States. It is strange that Mr. Clark could not see that if there were any political advantage in the bill the republicans must get it. It was a re- publican measure from the beginning, and if President Taft shows himself weak enough to approve it, it will go to the country a.s a repub- lican measure reported by the republican cliairman of a republican pension committee, enacted by a republican congress and approved by a republican president. Had the democrats opposed the bill and sub- stituted for it a bill making just as liberal pro- vision for every genuine veteran who needs the government's aid, denying any benefits what- ever to the fakers, the grafters and the desert- ers, and providing for the publication of the pen.wion rolls in order that the unworthy in every community might be discovered, and then sujiported such a bill to a man, they would have emphasized to the country a correct attitude toward the veterans without increasing the pen- sion expenditures a cent. But the opportunity was lost, and now we see at a time when every consideration of the public weal demands retrenchment and economy — forty-six years after the close of the war — the pension outlay raised to nearly $200,000,000 an- nually, and democrats chiming in the disgrace- ful effort of the republican party to buy the votes of the ex-Union veterans. We believe better of the veterans than do these men who so flagrantly sacrificed the pub- lic revenues to political exigencies. We believe every veteran who is honest and patriotic wants an honest pension roll. We do not believe the man who fought wants the names of poltroons, ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 347 grafters and fakers on the nation's honor roll, nor do we believe any honest veteran wants the money of the country thrown away without re- striction, upon the hypothesis that the failure of congress to do it would mean the loss of his vote. The discouraging feature of the situation is that there is no hope for pension reform even by a democratic house. That is clear enough when the democratic leader takes his stand for this outrageous despoiling of the public. At the present time, the only apparent pro- tection of the people lies in a veto by Mr. Taft. If he shows himself brave enough to veto the bill, he will have reached the highest jioint of presidential courage. What room do they leave the South to "for- get and forgive." Only a total of GUO,000 men in, all brandies of the Confederate army during the war. War has been over forty-sir years and today over one milliori Federals are drawing pensions for service in helping balance of the world smother that little army of 600,000 Con- federates ivhich General Sharp's report of "Sur- render of General Lee" says "were starving" when found at Appomattox. What a glorious record of wonderful renown the Union continues to pile up for our loved Confederacy and its little army of brave de- fenders. THE SOUTH REFUSES TO FORGET. Dedication Day at Galveston. First After Close of War. The band played "Nearer My God to Thee," after which Lieutenant Commander Scott in- troduced Comrade F. Charles Hume, the orator of the occasion, who made the follow- ing eloquent and touching address: Comrades: If there be a time when the blighted fields lie stark and dead, there is also a time when they robe themselves in verdure. If there be a time for strife and despair and bleeding hearts, there is also a time for peace and hope and holy memories. The winter is grim and cruel. The rains and snows combine into floods that gash the face of mother earth with ghastly wounds. The winds touch with torture even the everlasting moun- tains and leave them parched and bare and col- orless. The elements contend together in fren- zied fury to smite and desolate land and sea. But, anon, the spring comes. It works mir- acles, even the miracle of resurrection. It trans- forms the frozen earth into a paradise of light and warmth and glory. It clothes the blasted tree with green and gold of leaf and flower, whereto steal the zephyrs with perpetual love songs. It touches with reviving breath the shriveled and bloodless vine, and lo, it becomes a living and beauteous thing, reaching out a thousand tendrils to the kisses of the sun. It whispers to the sleeping rose and is answered by instant bloom and fragrance. At its bidding the new-born grasses unfold their tiny banners to the day, shading hill and vale and mountain side — divinely mindful not more of the homes of the living than of the graves of the dead. In these silent courts it an- ticipates even now the service we are here to render, and adorns with gifts of love many a narrow bed. With us, too, the winter of passion has passed, and we would lend our poor aid to the sweet ministrations of spring. Without bitterness to any, we and our people yield this hour to memories and blessings of those who thought and wrought and fought with us in the brave old days. No year passes, nor shall any ever pass, without recurring tribute to them of praise and gratitude and tears — without the minstrel's song, now high and proud with martial strains, now low and broken with lamentations. And why? Because the great soul of The South Refuses to Forget the heroic, though unavailing, devotion of its sons. Because he who keeps the path of duty is grander than the throned monarch. Because he who gives fortune and life to preserve civil lib- erty, and to save his country from the sword and its homes from the fagot, has won the guerdon of undying remembrance. We do not halt to enter upon the argument of justification. To ourselves it is not needed ; to others it might be unwelcome. We are content to leave the issue to the unimpassioned judg- ment of those who shall review the record when we are dead. It is enough to recall here that the men who, tmder rival banners and opposing chieftains, fought out that war to its tragic close sprang from a common parent stock. They alike inher- ited the love of liberty. The blood of their sires was spent in the same cause on the fields of the American revolution. Their kith and kin united in 1812 to tame the insolence and repel the ag- gressions of a foreign foe. Many of the partici- pants had together advanced the American col- ors beyond the Eio Grande and gathered the honors of battle from the intrepid legions of ilexico. For each side we may justly say a kind word. 348 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE Why should tliey have fought? The answer is not far to find, however much the question may be confused and darkened by words without wis- dom. Tliey fought because they were men en- dowed with human virtues and embarrassed by human infirmities; because, being a free and cultured race, they thought and felt, and had antagnostic and imperative convictions upon many questions inevitably arising out of their social and political conditions. At variance as to the true interpretation of their governmental chart they drifted further and further apart as the years passed by, until at last they saw their country divided into hos- tile sections, each maintaining a political theory deemed vital to the perpetuity of their civil in- stitutions. Then the hour being ripe the sword was drawn. Hope and prophecy had said that it could never come to this ; that this favored land could never be riven by bolts of civil strife. But "nature, as green as she looks, rests everywhere on dread foundations, were we further down, and Pan to whose music the nymphs dance, has a cry in him that can drive all men distracted." Mutually stung by the sense of irreparable outrage and wrong. The Souls of Men Become Volcanoes of passion bursting into flame. The result shows that those who won in that war were profoundly in earnest as much so, cer- tainly, were those who lost. The man who tells you that the masses of the South were drawn into that struggle and kept to it by ambitious leaders, talks like a child and babbles but an idle story. There is, perhaps, no parallel in history to the unanimity with which the Southern people de- voted themselves to their cause. Instead of fol- lowing their distinguished men into it, they led them; and whatever of glory or of blame his- tory shall adjudge to the South it will be as- cribed not to one, not to many, but to all. If the truth were otherwise, then it were im- possible that the Southern people should find their ideal of all that is noble in manhood and great in war in Robert E. Lee and of all that is exalted in patriotism and grand in misfortune in Jefferson Davis. If the truth were otherwise, then the South- ern people would not be worthy the respect of their brave adversaries. If the men of the South had failed to defend their land against invasion and to press resist- ance to the last desperate e.xtremity, they would not be entitled today to look honor in the face and say, "My brother." It is true that you have no treasury but that of love from which to relieve the wants of the living, or embellish the graves of the dead. But that sufficeth. And whatever betides, your names and the names of these your comrades shall not perish from the earth. You and tliey have written in letters of flame the record that can not fade. When the last words had died on the lips of the orator and while the vast throng still stood uncovered, spellbound by Major Hume's elo- quence, the band began in low, sweet tones that air which never grows old — "Way Down on Se- wanee River." It was a bit of artistic work on the part of Prof. Berry, and its effect was mag- ical. It was the blending of the art of the musi- cian with that of the orator, the one taking up the thread where the other left off, and by soothing notes — the sweetest of all to Southern hearts — bringing the hearer back to earth again from whence he had been wafted by the eloquent tongue of the orator. The ceremonies at the graves having thus come to such an appropriate close, the comrades dispersed in all directions and began the work of decorating the graves. This was continued until not a single grave marked with a flag re- mained uncovered with beautiful and fragrant flowers. Then the bugle sounded the recall. The vet- erans assembled in front of the cemetery, nnd boarding the cars were soon brought back to the city. BATTLE FLAGS OF HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE. DR. JOHN O. SCOTT OF SHERMAN. To attempt to narrate all the heroic acts which gave the Tcxans immortal fame, is a task endless as counting the glittering stars that stud the diadem of night, arduous a,s climbing the dizzy heights of the snow-clad Alps. To tell in worthy language of the patriotic and noble women who gave the flags to the Tcx- ans, the brave acts, daring and reckless exploits, noble deeds and dying words of those who fell defending them, is a task beyond the capii^'ty of mortal man. We, in our humble manner will try, that some of tlie names of the death- ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 349 less dead, and their patriotic acts may be known to the present and coming people. In the year 1861, two young ladies and their mother made the long and arduous Journey from their home in Marshall, Tex., to join their father in Virginia, who was commander of tiie first Texas regiment. The memory of the mother, Mrs. Wigfall, and the young ladies, Mit-ses Louise and Fannie Wigfall, is as dear to the Texans, as their father was admireu by them for his eloquence and loved for hi> many virtues. The first flag that graced the ranks of the first Texas regiment was the handiwork of Jlrs. Wigfall. Her daughter, Mrs. Louise Wigfall Wright, informs us that the large white star on that flag was the special work and pride of her mother. This beautiful silken sheet, striped with the blue, the white and the red, was presented to the regiment at the fair grounds, Richmond, Va., in 1861, when the dread tocsin of war sounded from Red River to the Rio Grande, when the clarion notes of the bugle called to arms the "rose and fair expectancy" of the state, the first offering of the Texan land. On this memorable occasion, Jefferson Davis made the presentation speech in which it is re- lated that he said, "We have seen the Texans in battle and we know that one Texan is equal to ten ordinary men."" This flaming signal of battle, renowned in dreadful war and reverenced in serene peace, was accepted from the distinguished president of the confederacy by Louis T. Wigfall, colonel of the first Texas, in behalf of the regiment, with the ever-to-be remembered words, "I will lead them where the battle's wreck lies the thickest and death's brief pang is quickest." For conspicuous gallantry at Eltham's Land- ing, George Branard was appointed color bearer. At Gaine's Mill, Branard was with his regiment when it stormed the heights of Powhite Creek. The regiment was compelled to cross sharpened abatis in order to reach the battery on the summit of the fort. Branard dexterously threw his flag over the abatis, and then crawled under and through the works, a shout that almost split the welkin greeted the color bearer, as he with a few others was seen standing on the summit of the works with the silken banner decked with the lone white start floating over them. This precious offering from queenly hands, was bravely borne by its color bearer, Branard, at Seven Pines, Malvern Hill, Freemans Ford. Thorough Fare Gap, Second Manassas, and Boonsborough Gap. During the journey to Sharpsburg, Branard was bare-footed. His feet becoming sore, he was ordered to the hospital by Major Dale, when the Lone Star flag was committed to the care of another. At Sharpsburg much heroism was displayed by the Texan brigade, "whose achievements," says Hood, "liave never been surpassed in the history of nations." Jackson complimented them "for their almost matchless display of daring and desperate valor." Lee has written that "the Texans fought grandly and bravely and the contest in the com field and lane was the hottest ever witnessed on any battlefield." In that ever-to-be remembered com field, be- ing overwhelmed by numbers, the first Texas to their great sorrow lost their flag. When the "fallen banner" was discovered by the enemy, eight dead and six wounded Texans were found around and over H. One of them was im- mortalized in death with this beloved standard of the Texans wrapped around his lifeless body as his winding-sheet. Some day the people of this grand Lone Star empire state in gratitude for their heroism will erect a monument to their memory. Let the granite from the laughing waters of the Llano he its pedestal and the marble glistening with the spray of the Colorado be its shaft. May dew-eyed pity engrave on the crowning stone, "Here lie embalmed in everlasting glory the bodies of eight Texans who met death with the lone star flag in their hands." S. T. Blessing of Dallas was near, when the flag went down. As he fell he saw the foe rush to gather the sacred silk from the burial pile. W. D. Prichard, a color bearer with the battle flag of the first Texas in his hands, was shot down almost dead with painful wounds. As he lay prostrated at the feet of the foe, bleeding and suffering the agony of death, he wept bitter tears, not for his wounds, but be- cause the "flag by angel hands to valor given," all stained with the blood of brave ones, was trailing in the dust, a trophy to the foe. With reverence and holy love for the memory of the heroes, we commit to the youth of Texas the sacred names of those who fell crowned with glory under the shadow of that lone star flag which is now in Washington City — Major Matt Dale, Lieut. James C. S. Thompson, Sergt. A. A. Congleton, Sergt. Stephen Carpenter, Sergt. J. C. Hollingsworth, Wm. Hollingsworth, Jacob Frank, William Zimmer, killed; Joha Hanson, William Leach, Peter Gillis, Chas. Kingsley, Joseph Ashbrook, Austin Jones, wounded. On the tattered silk can yet be deciphered the words, Malvern Hill, Gaines Mill, Seven Pines, and Eltham's I^anding. Blood stains are still visible. The bul'et-holes and shsll rents show that it went through the hurricane of 350 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE battle "where thick and heavy was the work of death." After the battle, far in advance of any one, the dead body of IJeut. 1?. H. Gaston was found by the foe. In acknowledgement of his hero- ism, he was accorded an honorable burial by them with a head mark over his grave ex- tolliru his conspicuous gallantry; "Tears and love for the gray." In the cornfields lie the crumbling bones of Texas' beloved heroes, Captain Cotton, Lieuten- ants Hoffman, Perry, Runnels, Waterhouse, Sandford, Drake, A. H. Baker, color bearer of the Fifth, and many others whose names, like shining stars on the milky baldric of the skies, glitter with perennial glory ; whose heroic deeds the cherubim and the seraphim chant to rhythmic lays in angelic chows; whose re- nowned exploits are carved on a monumental phaft made of tlie ruby, the emerald, and the sapphire. After the battle of Sharpsburg another silk flag was presented to the first Texas regiment. It was a lone star flag like the one lost at Sharpsburg. We are informed by one of the color guard, Capt. Dave Bronaugh, that it was given to the regiment by Mrs. Davis, Wigfall and McKeen and was craped in mourning for the heroic dead of the brigade who fell at Sharpsburg. Would that we were gifted with genius to speak in language adequate to the heroism of the Texans at Gettysburg who followed the flaunting folds of that gay banner, studded with a large white star, shining grandly and beautifully as the star of the morning. It was the star of Texas. It was the star of glory. It was the star of victory. A little before the commencement of the bat- tle, Gen. Hood, the idol of the Texans, with the beloved Robertson by his side, rode in front of the first Texas regiment. After making them a short speech, he arose majestically in his stirrups to the full height of his manhood. like Mars himself, and in a loud stentorian voice, which is still ringing in the ears of his invincible soldiery, gave the order, "Fix bay- onets, my brave Texans; forward and take those heights." Col. P. A. Work, commanding the first Texas, as heroic as Napoleon at the bridge of Lodi, pointing to Little Round Top in the distance, bristling with a huge ordnance of war, gave the order to his brave comrades : "Follow the Lone Star flag to the top of the mountain." On, right on. death's danger b^raving, through showers of shell, cannister and grape, that Texas flag, that lone star banner in the hands of George Branard, without waver or halt, stead- ily advanced to the mountain top, supported by the Texans, who encircled among the na- tions of the earth with a halo of immortal fame — the name of Texas. After one-third of the Texans had been killed or wounded, the enemy driven and their battery captured, George A. Branard, the brave and dar- ing color-bearer of the first Texas regiment, hoisted on the topmost summit the streaming banner of the victorious Texans. He held the post of glory and honor, like Jasper at Moul- trie, until he fell almost dead from a shell wound on the head. As he lay by his flag his color guard, James Willis Watts, James Williams, Elias Newsome and David Bronaugh, were by his side to preserve the unblemished honor of the sacred colors and hoist them afresh, high up in the bright firmament above the mountain top, that friend and foe from a dis- tance could see the lone star standard of our Texans shining with the effulgence of heavenly glory. * * * The fourth Texas flag was a gift to the regi- ment by Miss Louise Wigfall, now Mrs. Wright of Baltimore, president of the Daughters of the Confederacy for JMaryland. This historic piefe of faded silk, mutilated by ball and shell in deadful battle, years ago came into the pos- session of a brave .soldier, gifted scholar and honorable gentleman, Val C. Giles of Austin, who with watchful care has preserved it to the present hour. Gen. Hood, who was at that time colonel of the regiment, received the adored colors from the hands of Miss Louise Wigfall. Uiwn the spearhead of this precious treasure was printed in gilded letters, "Fear not, for I am with thee." Chaplain Davis writes that when he saw the flag on review the last time, October 8, 1863, after the battle of Sharpsburg, nine ensigns had fallen under it on the field of battle. It had the scars of sixty-five balls and some shell marks. This historic silken standard of the Texans was borne in triumph through the battles of Eltham's Landing, Seven Pines, Gaines' Farm, Freeman's Ford, Second Manassas, Boons- brough Gap and Sharpsburg. On the Sth of October, 1862, this tattered, torn and mute witness of the heroism of the Texans was com- mitted to the care of Captain Stephen H. Dar- den by the commander of the regiment. Col. Ben H. Carter, to be taken to Austin, Tex., to be delivered to Gov. Frank Lubbock. In a letter to the governor Col. Carter writes the following words, which are a lasting memorial to the exalted character of that heroic Texan: ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 35] "More than 500 of our command have fallen beneath its folds; an emblem of gallant and dauntless courage in the storm of battle, let it be preserved sacredly that the remnant of our little band may in future days gaze u{5on its blood-stained colors, recall to mind the sutTering they endured in their country's cause, and their children be incited to renewed vigilance in the preservation of those liberties for which we con- tended." There are many dead heroes connected with the history of that silken pennon of the fourth Texas that make it sublime — subject for the poet, the sculptor, the painter, and full of in- terest to those who love the recital of noble acts and the chivalric deeds of patriots, in de- fense of the honor and liberty of their country. Lieut. Col. Bradfute Warwick, Col. Ben F. Carter, Edward M. Francis, the color bearer, and other brave officers and many privates, "the untitled heroes of the war." for individual acts of heroism deserve more than a passing men- tion from the pen of the historian. We are informed by soldiers of the regiment that at Gaines' mill, or farm, Gen. Hood led the fourth Texas after the brave Col. John Marshall fell at the head of his regiment, crowned with glory. We are informed that Ed. Francis was at his side with the flag of "the red field and the blue starry cross" which he, like Wolfe at Quebec, waved in glorious ecstacy on the battle- ments of the fort when victory crowned the su- preme heroism of the Texans. We are informed that some other regiment, as they fell back, repulsed under the destructive fire of the enemy's batteries, lost their battle flag. In the desperate charge of the Texans, Col. Warwick being among the foremost, picked up the lost bunting of stars and bars and hoisted it in gleeful triumph on the captured guns of the retreating foe. Amidst the deaf- ening shouts of the conquering legions, in the joyful moment of success, with the flag in his grasp, bleeding from a death wound, like Det- siax in the supreme hour of victory at Marengo, he nobly fell to earth shrouded in glory's pall. At the battle of Second Manassas, after Ed. Francis was wounded, Col. William H. Sellers of Hood's stafp, one of Texas' beloved heroes, with the Louise Wigfall flag of the fourth Texas in his hands, the words emblazoned on it, "Fear not, for I am with thee,'' shining like glittering diamonds on the diadem of etern- ity, side by side with Col. Carter, Townsend, Martin, Winkler, Hunter, Darden, Barziza, Bas- sett, Bilingsly and other brave Texans, hoisted that victorious banner over a United States bat- tery, where, like the Spartan band at There- mopylae, none were left to tell the tale of the heroism of their comrades. The lieutenant commanding, bleeding from many wounds, fired the last shot. The Texans, admiring his heroic action, withheld their fire until he attempted again to crawl up to a can- non to make one more desperate effort in the work of death. Col. Carter sent the body of the brave federal artillery officer with sword, watch and pocket book inside the federal lines under a flag of truce — "Love and tears for the blue." For this act of courtesy to a brave and fallen foe Col. Carter was soothed in his dying hours by the dead officer's brother after he was captured at Gettysburg. This battle, planned by Lee under the strategic eye of Stonewall Jackson, was a grand victory to the confederacy. Hood obeyed Long- street's order like Marshall Key at Fried- land. When all seemed lost he was there in time with his Texans to rush headlong like a thunderbolt and break the enemy's center. It was a dear bought victory to the Texans, for it scattered the weeds of mourning all over the State for the loss of its first born. Clustered around the blood-stained body of the heroic L^pton, "where the braviest love to die," rest crowned with the palm of victory, in the arms of death, on this "fame's eternal camping ground," the brave Thomas, Fawcett, Herndon, Johnson, Dean, Martin and hundreds of others, whose names, wreathed around in glory, all Texans hold sacred. Here the gaily attired zouave from the heights of the Hudson and the blue-trousered veteran of New England, lay cold in the embrace of death beside the gray-clad Texan from the ver- dure-clad fields of the Brazos or the flowery steppes of the Colorado. On this field of fame, renowned in song and story for all time to come, beneath the laurel ever rejoicing to deck the victor's brow, the blushing wild rose with the morning's dew glistening on its fragrant petals, blooming over their almost hidden graves, \vhispers to the passer-by, "Forget me not, forget me not." When this, tattered ball-rent silken memorial of the glorious deeds of the Texans, the gift of a lovely Texan girl was sent home, Colonel Car- ter has written that "our general," meaning Hood, "gave us another flag." Later on at Gettysburg this new ensign of liberty waved over brave men performing deeds of valor unparalleled in the history of the world. Edward M. Francis, with martial step advancing "on, on, no fear, no halt," carried that blue-crossed bunting of the fourth Texas — that new device of chivalry, lit with its dazzling stars from glory's land — in the dreadful storm 352 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE of battle, through sheet* of fire and rain of shot and shell in Devil's Den. to the iron mantled heights of Great Round Top, where the laurel- wreathed name of Texas is carved in im- perishable letters on the granite rock of the mountain : where the glor^- of our dead heroes is painted in unfading grandeur on the escut- cheon of fame; where the morning stars with heavenly music chant their last reveille and the winds of the evening sing their requiem ; where the skies above are grandly and gorgeously decked with panoramic scenes of deeds of un- paralleled heroism of those who fought under the stars and bars, the idol emblem of the Southland. Here in this furious tornado of battle, where death held high carnival and huge destruction with giant strides shook the earth beneath, and all creation trembled for the work of the demon war. in sight of the star-crossed emblem of liberty, glory, patriotism and honor which Hood, his general, had given him. Colonel Ben F. Carter at the head of his column "on to death and glory dashing."" like the torn and mangled Marshal Lannes at Lobau was hurled in "Tie crimson trench of death, no more to rise in arms or shine in war again." Ed. Francis, with his blue and crimson star-glittering standard, which had been the guide of renowned warriors to victory in ths awful shock of battle, was reserved by the hand of providence for a fate not less glorious. On Sunday, September 20, at Chickamauga, when our Tesans were victorious and driv- ing the enemy at Snodgrass Hill, Edward M. Francis ran ahead of his regiment out of sight among the trees. On that "field of death and slaughter,"' followed by his faithftil guard, he proudly unfurled his radiant colors by the rail breastworks, cr^-ing in a loud voic-e so as to be heard by friend and foe, "TJally, Texans. Rally." His last words were "Here I die." Amid perils, dread, appalling, encircled with a halo of dazzling glory he sunk to the ground, enshrouded with the bloodstained banner of the "hrave Texans,"' as Lee called them. After Francis was killed two other ensigns, William Daugherty and John Barry, shining with glorv- like the ethereal seraphim on the walls of paradise, were stricken down by his side while grasping "the star-flowery banner"' of the Texans, streaming with a dazzling blaze of glory. A fourth ensign, Fred Makeig, from the bleedins bodies of the dving heroes, raised the weeping colors, rejoicing in glorious triumph, until the Texans. like a hurricane blast, "came dashing on to victorv- or death." The flags of the fifth Texas have so many acts of brave men connected with them that we with great difBdence in this address speak of them. We feel the need of utterance sufficient to describe all the acts of gallantry, the daring reckless bravery, the supreme courage, exhibited under these silken banners which the fair ones of Texas gave to our heroes. The first standard that floated over these Tex- ans, every one of whom was a gentleman, scholar and natural born soldier was presented to the regiment by Miss Fannie Wigfall, now Mrs. Tavlor of Maryland. Col. Archer made the speech of acc-eptanc-e, denominating it as the flag of "the red field and blue starry cross," which poetic description of the flag we love so well, the fallen banner of the Southland, with his name shrouded with chivalry, glory and honor, will ring across the centuries, sung with rhythmic lays, read in romance and spoken in outbursts of thrilling eloquence." This blazing device of freedom in the hands of its custodian, George Onderdonk, waved in triumph over the heights of Gaines" farm tmtil, all gashed and scarred with bloody wounds, he transferred the blessed banner to another of the brave Texans, as they were styled by Lee and his entire army. This silken standard, lit with glittering stars on the azure blue, was the Tex- ans" guiding star to grand achievements at El- tham"s Landing and the Seven Pines. The whereabouts of this emblem of love, chivalry and liberty so dear to the Texans. after many months of search, we are unable to tell. Per- haps it may be a chained captive in some prison vault, or pet idol of some comrade, or trophy of its captor, and like the long lost ship it may return to its moorinp after the storm has pass- ed, or, like the wandering child of doting par- ents, it may some day come back to the caress- ing arms of its mother, the State of Texas. There is another flag of the fifth Texas drap- ed in mourning, for the brave Upton, Color Bearer Onderdonk and eight other heroes who perished under its crimson folds. It is a Lone Star flag, one that was reviewed by Longstreet and Hood after the Sharpsburg fight, October 8, 1863. Chaplain Davis, in his history of the brigade has written : "From the manly step of its en- sign, Fitzgerald, one c-ould see he was proud of his colors, pierced with ninetv--eight balls, three cannister shot and a piece of shell, passing through fire and blood and craped with the glor- ious memory of nine ensigns."" This flag was made tmder the direction of the officers of the regiment, all of whom with the privates wished to go to battle tmder a Lone Star flag, which was contrary to the order of Generals Long- street and Hood. Adjutant Campbell Wood and Captain John Smith Cleveland by a little diplomacy succeed- ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 353 ed in having the flag carried by the regiment in the second battle of Manassas, where it won so much distinction. At this battle the Texans came up to Jack- son's relief at double quick. The famous Fifth New York Zouaves were opposing the Fifth Texas. While they in battle array were in front of the fearless Zouaves making ready for the onset, Captain John Smith Cleveland grandly standing out in front of the regiment, like the towering Ajax, pointing to the beautiful Lone Star flag waving majestically over the Texans, said, "Cling to it, boys, as you would to your sweethearts." At one time when the fate of the battle was wavering, the color bearer, Onderdonk, being wounded and eight other color guards shot down with the flag in their hands, the gallant Upton, reckless of his life, seized the flag with his left hand, and with his drawn saber in his right ex- claimed in a loud voice, "Come on, boys, fol- low me." With Bryan, Farmer, Eoberdeau, Mc- Bride, Hill, Baber, Cleveland, Turner and many others by his side, he led the regiment to glory and victory. 'Wlien the Fifth Xew York Zouaves were about being demolished, 243 killed on the spot, and victory was certain, the brave Upton, the hero of this battle, with this flag in his hand, pierced with a shot over his right eye, fell lifeless from his horse in the arms of his brave Adjutant, Campbell Wood. Hunt Terrell, J. S. Miller, Leroy Mitchell were among the color guard who fell. When one of the color guard, J. K. P. Harris, a boy 15 years old, was wounded, his expiring words were, "I am shot through but I shall carry this flag until I die." Another ball from the enemy made his name and dying words "go sounding down the ages" imperishable on the scroll of fame. October 8, 1863, Col. J. B. Robertson sent this same Lone Star flag home to F. R. Lubbock, governor of Texas, with a letter from which we quote the following words from that great and good man : "In sending this flag to your excellency, in addition to the evidence it bears, I will be ex- cused for adding my testimony to the gallantry, bravery and chivalrous bearing of the regiment over which this flag has floated in the san- guinary battles of Virginia. "In the name and in behalf of the Fifth regiment I send this flag to you to be deposit- ed in the archives of the State with the hope that as the sight of it amidst the battle's furious storm has cheered and nerved us to bear it on to victory, so a view of it may nerve those who come after us to sustain with the same unfal- tering devotion the liberty it symbolizes. "Thou Lone Star flag, the pride and glory of the Texans, emblem of liberty to the op- pressed, an asylum to the exile and comfort to the homeless ; bright star planted on the azure blue beside the white and the red symbols of purity and love, in smiling peace, in bloody war, be ever first thou noble star." Thou Lone Star flag, thou wert the sacred device of Houston, Travis, Fannin, Crockett, Sidney, Sherman, Johnston, Hood and a host of others in horrid battle and glorious death. Blessed flag of the Fifth Texas, we leave thee now to the keeping of thy patriotic custodian, William H. George whom Hood has declared to be the rightful owner. A gifted and lovely lady of Houston, Mrs. Maud J. Young, presented the Fifth Texans a beautiful silk flag. At that great and grand bat- tle of Gettysburg it had the honor to be desig- nated by General Hood in his order to Colonel Powell as the flag to lead the Texans to the Round Tops, which loomed up in the distance in magnificent grandeur, "standing in serried rugged defiance, great round top with little round top leaning against it." In this battle the gallant Fitzgerald was the hero who bore that silken banner, dear to all Texans, which should be sacredly preserved as it was the guiding star that lit the pathway of the Fifth Texas to the slaughter pen between the mountains, where every Texan was a hero, where the gallantry of the Texans encircled the mountains with festoons of unfading renown, where Colonel Powell at the lead with the Tex- ans, like Jeff Davis at Beuna Vista, made those three desperate charges where the bones of one-third of the brave Texans lie embalmed in glory. Wliere the mountain dells still echo the words of the private soldier from the bleed- ing ranks of the Texans, "Let us charge them again." At Chickamauga this same Mrs. Young flag smiling with delight over the renowned deeds of the Texans was seen flaunting in the breeze like a thing of triumphant joy, when Hood with his Texans like Napoleon with the old guard at Austerlitz, broke the center, and the shouts of the Texans rent the welkin with huzzas of victory. With bleeding wounds, the dauntless color bearer, William Hobson Clark, hoisted the ball- rent silk on the ramparts of the fleeing foe. At the terrible and destructive battle of the Wil- derness where the pale flag of death and de- spair waved from every pine tree, this blazing torch of liberty, this fiery beacon to the field of immortal fame, this loved banner of the Tex- ans, saluted the skies and decorated their inner vaults with triumphant glory. After an all night's march, as the rising sun crimsoned the eastern skies with rosy hues. 354 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE with flying banners and the soul-stirring music of the "Bonny Blue Flag," the Texans under General Gregg, all jubilant, and ready for bat- tle, were met by General Lee with the words, "My brave Texans, I know you can and will drive these people back; I can always depend on you in tight places; follow me, I will lead you"." Then it was that Martin, Harding, Watts, Mahle, Eandall and others surrounding him, declared that the flags of the Texans knew not defeat; that they had never been hurled to the dust except to rise again; that if the enemy were not defeated like the 188 of the Alamo, there would be none of them left to tell the story of death; that war is our business, fight- ing our pastime, death or victory our battle- cry, the crown of laurel the gift to the victor, our guerdon, our glory; that if he would gn back they Avould drive the enemy. "General Lee to the rear," was the shout of the entire troop of Texans. Clark, the color bearer of the Fifth Texas, was seriously wounded and many ensigns were wafted to glory with the radiant colors of the Fifth Texas. The color bearer of the Fourth Texas, Lane Wilson, and Ensign Bro-mi and Durfee met glory and death witli garlands of victory and eternal renown under the blue cross of St. An- drew's glittering with radiant stars. The Tex- ans did wliat they promised ; fighting througli fire and blood, they halted the exultant victors and drove them into their works, thus saving Lee's army from defeat. When Lee saw the blood-stained banners of the brave Texans. "decked in sad triumph for one-lialf of their number lying prostrate among the pines," then it was that Capt. W. E. Barry lying wounded from many wounds, near a battery, heard Lee say: "It is all sunshine now; the brave Texans have repulsed the enemy and cut them in two." CAPTAIN W. T. HILL, Company D, Fifth Regiment, Hood's Texas Brigade. Captain Wm. T. Hill, Matnabd, Texas, was one of the noted officers of Hood's Texaa Brigade, Army of Northern Virginia. He was born Aug. 16, 1837, near Selma, Alabama, and removed with his parents to Walker county, Texas, when quite a child. He attended Austin College, at Huntsville, Texas, and graduated in class of 1858. Early in 1861 he entered the service of the Confederate States of America, as First Lieutenant of Company D, Fifth Regi- ment, Hood's Texas Brigade, and went direct to scat of war in Virginia. His Captain, R. M. Powell, soon became a field officer of the regi- ment. Hill thereby becoming Captain of the company. Captain W. T. Hill remained faithfully at Ills post of duty throughout entire war. He was badly wounded at Gettysburg and the Wil- derness, but each time soon returned to re- sume command of company or regiment as oc- casion demanded. He was in command of Fifth Texas Regiment when surrender came at Appomattox. In all the walks of life, whether military or civil. Captain Hill has ever proven an able officer, brave soldier, unexcelled citi- zen and sterling Christian gentleman. Outside of serving in the State legislature, Captain Hill has avoided all political prefer- ments and chose the more congenial pursuit of managing his own business — of which he has always had a sufficiency. Captain Hill is one of the honorable ex-presidents of Hood's Texas Brigade Association, and was one of the most zealous and active members of Hood's Texas Brigade Monument Committee, witness- ing its dedication at Austin, Texas, Oct. 27, 1910. GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE CONFEDERATE ARMY Those Who Were Killed in Battle and Died from Wounds Received in Battle. Those Who Died During or Since the War and Those Who Arc Thought to Be Living. Herewith is presented a complete list of the general officers of the Confederate Army, giv- ing (1) the list of those who were killed in bat- tle, (2) the list of those who died from wounds received in battle, (3) the list of those who died during or since the war, and (4) the list of those presumed to be living. But one Lieutenant General is living, Simon Bolivar Buckner of Kentucky, and not one of the six men who bore the full title of General is alive. Each of the lists here given is ar- ranged in alphabetical order. This simple catalogue of names recalls the history of one of the greatest armies that was ever organized, great because of the soldiers who composed it and great because of these CAPT. W. T. HILL, MAYNARD, TEXAS Company D., Fifth Regiment, Hood's Texas Brigade, Army of Northern Virginia, Member Hood's Texas Brigade Monument Committee. Ex-President Hood's Texas Brigade Association. Commanded Fifth Texas Regiment at Appomattox. ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 355 men who captained it. It may well be called a roll of honor. The list follows:— KILLED IN BATTLE. Adams, John, Tennessee, brigadier general, killed at Franklin, November 30, 1864. Armistead, Louis M., Virginia, brigadier general, killed at Gettysburg, July 2, 1863. Ashby, Turner, Virginia, brigadier general, killed at Harrisonburg, Va., June 2, 1862. Barksdale, William, Mississippi, brigadier general, killed at Gettysburg, July 1, 1863. Barteau, Francis S., Georgia, brigadier gen- eral, killed at Bull Run, July 21, 1861. Bee, Barnard E., South Carolina, brigadier general, killed at Bull Run, July 21, 1861. Branch, L. O'B., North Carolina, brigadier general, killed at Sharpsburg, September 17, 1862. Carter, John C, Tennessee, brigadier gen- eral, killed at Franklin, November 30, 1864. Chambliss, J. R., Jr., Virginia, brigadier general, killed near Richmond, August 16, 1864. Cleburne, Patrick R., Arkansas, major gen- eral, killed at Franklin, November 30, 1864. Cobb, Thomas R. R., Georgia, brigadier gen- eral, killed at Fredericksburg, December 13, 1862. Bearing, James, Virginia, brigadier general, killed at High Bridge, Va., April 6, 186.5. Deshler, James, Alabama, brigadier general, killed at Chickamauga, September 20, 1863. Doles, George, Georgia, brigadier general, killed at Bethesda Church, Va., May 30, 1864. Dunavant, John, South Carolina, brigadier general, killed at Vaughn Road, Va., October 1, 1864. Garland, Samuel, Jr., Virginia, killed at South Mountain, Va., September 14, 1864. Garnett, Richard A., Virginia, brigadier gen- eral, killed at Gettysburg, July 2, 1863. Garnett, Robert Selden, Virginia, brigadier general, killed at Rich Mountain or Craddock's Ford, July 13, 1861. Girardey, J. B., Georgia, brigadier general, killed at Petersburg, August, 1864. Gist, S. R., South Carolina, brigadier gen- eral, killed at Franklin, November 30, 1864. Gladden, Adley H., Louisiana, brigadier gen- eral, killed at Shiloh, April 6, 1862. Godwin, A. C, North Carolina, brigadier general, killed at Winchester, September 29, 1864. Gordon, James B., North Carolina, brigadier general, killed at Yellow Tavern, 1864. Gracie, Archibald, Alabama, brigadier gen- eral, killed at Petersburg, December 2, 1864. Granberry, Hiram B., Texas, brigadier gen- eral, killed at Franklin, November 30, 1864. Green, Martin E., Missouri, brigadier gen- eral, killed at Vicksburg, Miss., June 27, 1863. Green, Thomas, Texas, brigadier general, killed at Bayou Pierre, La., April 12, 1864. Gregg, Maxey, South Carolina, brigadier general, killed at Fredericksburg, December 13, 1862. Gregg, John, Texas, brigadier general, killed at Darbytown, August, 1864. Griffith, Richard, Mississippi, brigadier gen- eral, killed at Savage Lion, June 29, 1862. Hanson, Roger W., Kentucky, brigadier gen- eral, killed at Murfreesboro, December 31, 1862. Hatton, Robert, Tennessee, brigadier general, killed at Seven Pines, May 31, 1862. Helm, B. H., Kentucky, brigadier general, killed at Chickamauga, September 19, 1863. Hill, Ambrose P., Virginia, brigadier gen- eral, killed at Petersburg, April, 1865. Jenkins, Micah, South Carolina, brigadier general, killed at the Wilderness, May 6, 1864. Jenkins, A. G., Virginia, brigadier general, killed at Cloyd's Mountain, Va., May 9, 1864. Jolmston, Albert Sidney, Texas, general, killed at Shiloh, April 6, 1862. Jones, John M., Virginia, brigadier general, killed at the Wilderness, May 6, 1864. Jones, William E., Virginia, brigadier gen- eral, killed at Piedmont, June 5, 1864. Kelly, J. A., Alabama, brigadier general, killed near Franklin, Tenn., September 2, 1864. Little, Henry, Missouri, brigadier general, killed at luka, Miss., September 19, 1862. McCulloch, Ben, Texas, brigadier general, killed at Elk Horn, March 7, 1862. Mcintosh, James, Florida, brigadier general, killed at Pea Ridge, May 7, 1862. Morgan, John H., Kentucky, brigadier gen- eral, killed at Greenville, Tenn., September 4, 1864. Mouton, Alfred, Louisiana, brigadier gener- al., killed at Mansfield, La., April 9, 1864. Paxton, E. F., Virginia, brigadier general, killed at Chancellorville, May 3, 1863. Pegram, John, Virginia, killed at Hatchers Run, February 5, 1865. Perrin, Abner M., South Carolina, briga- dier general, killed at Spottsylvania, May 12, 1864. PoUc, Leonidas, Louisiana, lieutenant gen- eral, killed at Pine Mountain, Ga., June 14, 1864. Randall, Horace, Texas, brigadier general, killed at Jenkins' Run, Ark., April 30, 1864. Raines, James E., Tennessee, brigadier gen- eral, killed at Murfreesboro, December 31, 1862. 356 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE Ramseur, Stephen D., North Carolina, Ma- jor general, killed at Winchester, October 19, 1864. Eodes, Robert E., Alabama, major general, killed at Winchester, September 19, 1864. Saunders, J. C. C, Alabama, brigadier gen- eral, killed at Petersburg, August 21, 1864. Slack, W. Y., Missouri, brigadier general, killed at Pea Ridge, March 6, 1862. Smith, Preston, Tennessee, brigadier gener- al, killed at Chickamauga, September 20, 1863. Starke, W. E., Louisiana, brigadier general, killed at Sharpsburg, September 17, 1862. Stevens, C. H., South Carolina, brigadier general, killed at Atlanta, July 27, 1864. Terrell. James B., Virginia, brigadier gen- eral, killed at the Wilderness, May 31, 1864. Tilghman, Lloyd, Kentucky, brigadier gen- eral, killed at Baker's Creek, Miss., May 16, 1863. Tracy, Edward D., Alabama, brigadier gen- eral, killed near Port Gibson, Miss., Mav 1, 1863. Tyler, R. C, Tennessee, brigadier general, killed at Fort Tyler, Ga., near West Point, April 16, 1865, seven days after the surrender at Appomattox. Walker, U. H. T., Georgia, brigadier general, killed near Atlanta, July 22, 1864. Willis, Edward, Georgia, brigadier general, killed at Mechancsville, May 31, 1864. Winder, Charles S., Maryland, brigadier gen- eral, killed at Cedar Run,"Augu.st 9, 1862. Zollicoffer, Felix R., Tennessee, brigadier general, killed at Mill Spring, or Fishing Creek, Ky., January 19, 1862. DIED OF WOUNDS RECEIVED IN BATTLE. Anderson, George B., North Carolina, brig- adier general, died from wounds received at Sharpsljurg, October 16, 1862. Benton, Samuel, Mississippi, brigadier gen- eral, died of wounds received at Atlanta, July 28, 1864. Daniel, Junius, North Carolina, brigadier general, died from wounds received at Spotts- ylvania, May 22, 1864. Elliott, Stephen, Jr., South Carolina, briga- dier general, died of wound received at Peters- burg, May 21, 1864. Jackson, (Stonewall) Thomas J., Virginia, lieutenant general, died of wounds received at Chanccllorsville, May 16, 1863. Pender, William D., North Carolina, major general, died of wounds received at Gettys- burg, July 18, 1863. Pettigrew, James J., North Carolina, briga- dier general, died of wounds received at Fall- ing Waters, July 14, 1863. Posey, Carnot, Mississippi, brigadier general, died of wounds received at Bristow Station, October 14, 1865. Semmes, Paul J., Georgia, brigadier gen- eral, died of wounds received at Gettysburg, July 10, 1863. Stafford, George A., Louisiana, died of wounds received at the Wilderness, May, 1864. Stuart, J. E. B., Virginia, major general, died of wounds received at Yellow Tavern, May 12, 1864. DIED DURING OR SINCE THE WAR. Adams, Daniel W., Louisiana, died in New Orleans, June 14, 1872 ; brigadier general. Allen, Henry W., Louisiana, died in the City of Mexico April 22, 1866, brigadier general. Allen, W. W., Alabama, died at Sheffield, Ala., November 21, 1894, brigadier general. Anderson, George T., Georgia, died at An- niston, Ala., April 4, 1901, brigadier general. Anderson, Patton, Florida, died in Memphis, Tenn., summer of 1873, major general. Anderson, Joseph R., Virginia, died at Isle of Shoals, N. H., September 7, 1892, brigadier general, Anderson, Richard H., South Carolina, died June 26, 1879, lieutenant general. Anderson, Robert H., Georgia, died Febru- ary 8, 1888, brigadier general. Anderson, Samuel R., Tennessee, died at Nashville, Tenn., January 2, 1863, brigadier general. Archer, James J., Maryland, died October 24, 1864, brigadier general. Baker, Alpheus, Alabama, died in Louisville, Ky., October 7, 1891, brigadier general. Baldwin, William E., Mississippi, died Feb- ruary 19, 1864, brigadier general. Barringer, Eufus, North Carolina, died at Charlotte, N. C, February 3, 1895. Barton, Seth H., Virginia, died at Freder- icksburg, Va., April 11, 1900, brigadier gen- eral. Barry, John D., North Carolina, died , brigadier general. Beale, Richard L. T., Virginia, died in West- moreland County, Virginia, April 19, 1893, brigadier general. Beall, W. N. R., Arkansas, died at McMinn- ville, Tenn., July 26, 1883, brigadier general. Beaureguard, P. G. T., Louisiana, died in New Orleans February 20, 1893, general. Bee, Hamilton P., Texas, died at San An- tonio, Texas, October 3, 1897, brigadier gener- al,. Bell, TjTee H., Tennessee, died at New Or- leans August 3, 1902, brigadier general. ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 357 Benning, Henry L., Georgia, died , brigadier general. Blanchard, A. G., Louisiana, died at New Or- leans June 25, 1891, brigadier general. Bonham, Hilledge, South Carolina, died at White Sulphur Springs, N. C, August 27, 1890, brigadier general. Bowen, John S., Missouri, died July 16, 1863, brigadier general. Bragg, Braxton, Louisiana, died at Galves- ton, Texas, September 27, 1876, general. Brandon, LT. L., Mississippi, died in Wilkin- son County, Mississippi, January 8, 1890, brig- adier general. Brantley, M. F., Mississippi, died at Winona, Miss., November 2, 1870, brigadier general. Bratton, John, South Carolina, brigadier general, died at Winn-sboro, S. C, February, 1898. Breckinridge, John C, Kentucky, major gen- eral, died at Lexington, Ky., 1875. BerOiard, Theodore W., Florida, brigadier general, died at Tallahassee, June 20, 1882. Brown, John C, Tennessee, major general, died at Boiling Spring, Tenn., August 17, 1889. Bryan, Goode, Georgia. Buford, A., Kentucky, brigadier general, died June 9, 1884. Carroll, William H., Tennessee, brigadier general. Chalmers, James E. Mississippi, brigadier general, died at Memphis. April 9, 1898. Campbell, Alexander W., Tennessee, briga- dier general, died at Jackson, Tenn., June 14, 1893. Canty, James, Alabama, brigadier general,, Cheatham, B. T., Tennessee, major general, died at Nashville, September 4, 1886. Chesnut, James, South Carolina, brigadier general died February 1, 1885. Chilton, E. H., Virginia, brigadier general, died February 18, 1879, Columbus, Ga. Clark, Charles, Mississippi, brigadier gener- al, died in Mississippi, December, 1879. Clark, John B., Jr., Missouri, brigadier gen- eral, died in Washington. D. C, September 7, 1903. Clavton, H. D., Alabama, major general, died at Tuscaloosa, Ala., October 13, 1889. Clingman, Thomas S., North Carolina, brig- adier general, died at Morganton, N. C, No- vember 30, 1897. Cobb, Howell, Georgia, major general, died in New York City, October 9, 1868. Cocke, Phillip St. George, Virginia, briga- dier general, died in Fluvanna County, Vir- ginia, December 21, 1861. Colquitt, A. H., Georgia, brigadier general, died in Washington, D. C, March 26, 1894. Colston, E. E., Virginia, brigadier general, died near Eichmond, July 29, 1896. Conner, James, South Carolina, brigadier general, died in Eichmond, June 26, 1883. Cook, Phillip, Georgia, brigadlier gctneral, died at Atlanta, May 22, 1894. Cooke, John E., North Carolina, brigadier general, died in Eichmond, April 9, 1891. Cooper, Douglas H.. Mississippi, brigadier general, died in Indian Territory, 1867. Cooper, Samuel, Virginia, general, died in Alexandria County, Virginia, December 3, 1876. Corse, M. D., Virginia, brigadier general, died at Alexandria, February 11, 1895. Crittenden, George B., Kentucky, major general, died in Danville, Ky., November 27, 1880. Davis, Joseph E., Mississippi, brigadier general, died at Biloxi, Miss., September 15, 1896. Davis, M. G. M., Florida, brigadier general, died at Alexandria, Va., March 12, 1898. Deas, Zach C, Alabama, brigadier general, died in New York City, March, 1882. Debray, Xavier B., Texas, brigadier general, died in Austin, Texas, January 6, 1895. Dibrell, George G., Tennessee, brigadier gen- eral, died at Sparta, Tenn., May 9, 1888. Dockery, T. P., Arkansas, brigadier gereral, died in New York City, February 28, 1898. Donelson, Daniel S., Tennessee, major gr-n- eral, died at Knoxville, April 17, 1863. Drayton, Thomas F., South Carolina, briga- dier general, died at Florence, S. C, February 18, 1891. Dubose, Dudley M., Georgia, brigadier gen- eral, died 1883. Duncan, Johnson K., Louisiana, brigadier general, died in Knoxville, December 18, 1862. Early, Jubal A., Virginia, lieutenant gen- eral, died at Lynchburg, Va., March 2, 1894. Echols, John, Virginia, brigadier general died at Staunton, Va., May 24, 1898. Ector, M. D., Texas, brigadier general, died at Tyler, Texas, October 29, 1879. Elzev, Arnold, Maryland, major general, died in Baltimore, February 21, 1871. Evans, N. P., South Carolina, brigadier gen- eral, died November 30, 1868. Ewell, Eichard S., Virginia, lieutenant gen- eral, died at Spring Hill, Tenn., January 25, 1872. Fagan, James F., Arkansas, major general, died . Featherstone, K. S., Mississippi, brigadier 358 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE general, died at Holly Springs, Miss., May 29, 1891. Fields, Charles W., Kentucky, major general, died in Washington City, April 9, 1892. Finogan, Joseph, Florida, brigadier general, died at Sanford, Fia., October 29, 1885. Floyd, John B., Virginia, brigadier gene-^al, died August 26, 1863. Forney, John H., Alabama, major general, died at Jacksonville, Ala., September 13, 1902. Forney, William H., Alabama, brigadier gen- eral, died at Jacksonville, Ala., Januarv 16, 1894. Forrest, Nathan H., Tennessee, lieutenant general, died at Memphis, October 29, 18~7. Fry D. B., Alabama, brigadier general, died in Richmond, February 5, 1891. Foost, Daniel M., Missouri, brigadier gener- al, died at St. Louis, October 30, 1900. Gantt, E. W., Arkansas, brigadier general, died . Gardner, Franklin, Louisiana, brigadier gen- eral, Vermillionville, La., April 29, 1873. Gardner, William M., Georgia, brigadier general, died in Memphis, June 16, 1904. Gartrell, Lucius J., Georgia, brigadier gen- eral, died in Atlanta, April 7, 1891. Gatlin, Eichard C North Carolina, briga- dier general, died in Mount Nebo, Ark., Sep- tember 9, 1896. Gholson, F. J., Mississippi, brigadier gen- eral, died in Aberdeen, Miss., October 16, 1863. Gibson, Eandall Lee, Louisiana, brigadier general, died at Hot Springs, Ark., December 15, 1892. Gilmer, J. F., South Carolina, major general, died December 1, 1883. George, James Z., Mississippi, brigadier gen- eral (commanding State troops), died at Miss- issippi City, August 14, 1897. Gordon, John B., Georgia, major general, died at Miama, Fla., January 9, 1904. Gordon, B. Frank., Missouri, brigadier gen- eral, died . Gorgas, Josiah, Alabama, brigadier general, died at Tuskaloosa, Ala., May 15, 1883. Gray, Henry, Louisiana, brigadier general, died December 13, 1892. Gravon, John B., Louisiana, brigadier gen- eral, died at Tallahassee, Fla., October 21. 1861. Green, C, Missouri, brigadier general, died at Memphis, September 30, 1900. Greer, Elkanah, Texas, brigadier general, died at Duvall's Bluff, Ark., March 25, 1877. Grimes, Bryan, North Carolina, major gener- al, died August M, 1880. Hagood, Johnson, South Carolina, brigadier general, died in South Carolina, January 4, 1898. Hardeman, W. P., Texas, brigadier general, died at Austin, Texas, April 8, 1898. Hardee, William J., Georgia, lieutenant gen- eral, died at Wytheville, Va., November 6, 1873. Hampton, Wade, South Carolina, lieutenant general, died at Columbia, April 11, 1902.. Harris, N. H., Mississippi, brigadier gen- eral, died at Malvern, Worcester, England, August 22, 1900. Harrison, Thomas, Texas, brigadier general, died at Waco, Texas, July 14, 1891. Harries, J. M., Kentucky, brigadier general, died November 2, 1889. Hawthorn, A. T., Arkansas, brigadier gen- eral, died at Dallas, Texas, May 31, 1899. Hays, Harry T., Louisiana, major general-, died at New Orleans, August 21, 1876. Hebert, Louis, Louisiana, brigadier general, died in St. Mary's Parish, Louisiana, July 20, 1901. Hebert, Paul 0., Louisiana, brigadier gen- eral, died at New Orleans, August 30, 1880^ Heth, Henry, Virginia, major general, died in Washington, D. C, September 26, 1899. Higgins, Edward, Louisiana, brigadier gen- eral, died . Hill, Daniel H., North Carolina, major gen- eral, died September 25, 1889. Hill, Benjamin J., Tennessee, brigadier gen- eral, died August 5, 1880. Hindman, Thomas C, Arkansas, major gen- eral, died at Helena, Arlc., September 28, 1868. Hodge, George B., Kentucky, brigadier gen- eral, died . Hogg, Joseph L., Texas, brigadier general, died May 16, 1862. Holmes, T. H., North Carolina, brigadier general, died June 20, 1880. Hood, John B., Texas, general with tempor- ary rank, died in New Orleans, August 30, 1879. Holtzclaw, J. T., Alabama, brigadier general, died at Montgomery, July 19, 1893. Hugher, Benjamin, South Carolina, major general, died December 7, 1877. Humes, W. Y. C, Tennessee, major gen- eral, died at Huntsville, Ala., September 12, 1883. Humphries, Benjamin G., Mississipi)i, brig- adier general, died in Leflore County, Mississ- ippi, December 22, 1882. Imboden, J. D., Virginia, brigadier general, died at Abingdon, Va., August 15, 1895. Iverson, Alfred, Georgia, brigadier general, died March 4, 1873. Jackson, Alfred X. E., Tennessee, briga- dier general, died at Jonesboro, Tenn., October 30, 1889. ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 359 Jackson, Henry R., Georgia, brigadier gen- eral, died at Savannah, May 23, 1898. Jackson, John R., Georgia, brigadier general, ■died at Milledgeville, Ga., February 27, 1866. Jackson, William H., Tennessee, brigadier general, died near Nashville, April 30, 1903. Jackson, Wm. L., Virginia, brigadier general, died . Jackman, Sidney D., Missouri, brigadier general, died . Johnson, Bushrod R., Tennessee, major gen- eral, died at Miles Station, 111., September 10 1880. Johnson, Bradley T., Maryland, brigadier general, died at Rock Castle, Va., October 5, 1903. Johnson, Edward, Virginia, major general, died February 22, 1873. Johnson, Adam R., Kentucky, brigadier general, lives at Bui'net, Texas. Johnston, Joseph E., Virginia, general, died in Washington, D. C, March 21, 1891. Jones, David R., Georgia, major general, died in Richmond, January 19, 1863. Jones, John R., Virginia, brigadier general, died at Harrisonburg, Va., April 1 1901. Jones, Samuel, Virginia, major general, died Washington, D. C, August 1, 1887. Jordan, Thomas, Virginia, brigadier general, died New York City, November 27, 1895. Kemper, James L., Virginia, major general, died Orange, Va., April 7, 1895. Kenndv, John D., South Carolina, brigadier general, died at Camden, S. C, April 14,"l896. Kershaw, J. B., South Carolina, major gen- eral, died Camden, S. C, April 13, 189-i. Lawton, A. R., Georgia, brigadier general, died Clifton Springs, N. Y., July 2, 1896. Leadbetter, Danville, Alabama, brigadier general, died . Lee, Robert E., Virginia, genei-al, died Lex- ington, Va., October 12, 1870. Lee, W. H. F., Virginia, major general, died Ravensworth, Va., October 15, 1891. Letters, William G., North Carolina, briga- dier general, died Goldsboro, N. C, January 8, 1901. Lewis, Joseph H., Kentucky, brigadier gen- eral, died Frankfort, Ky., July 6, 1904. Liddell, St. John R., Louisiana, brigadier general, died in New Orleans, . Lenenthorpe, Collet, North Carolina, briga- dier general, died December 1, 1889. Lewis, S. M., Missouri, brigadier general, died . Lilv, R. D., Virginia, brigadier general, died at Staunton, Va., November 12, 1886. Long, A. S., Virginia, brigadier general, died at Charlottesville, April 29, 1891. Longstreet, James, Alabama, lieutenant gen- eral, died Gainesville, 1904. Loring, N. N., Florida, major general, died in New York City, December 31, 1886. Lovell, Mansfield, Maryland, major general, died in New York City, June 10, 1884. Lowrey, M. P., Mississippi, brigadier gen- eral, died Middleton, Tenn., February 27, 1885. Mackall, W. W., Maryland, brigadier gener- al, died at Langley, Fairfax County, Va., Au- gust 19, 1891. McRea, William, North Carolina, brigadier general, died . Magruder, John Bankhead, Virginia, major general, died February 19, 1871. Mahone, William, Virginia, major general, died Washington, D. C, October 9, 1895. Major, J. P., Missouri, brigadier general, died May 8, 1877. Maney, George, Tennessee, brigadier general, died Washington, February 9, 1901. Manigault, A. M., South Carolina, brigadier general, died August 6, 1886. Marmaduke John S., Missouri, major gen- eral,, died at Jefferson City, Mo., December 28, 1887. Marshall, Humphrey, Kentucky, brigadier general, died March 28, 1872. Martin, James G., North Carolina, brigadier general, died at Asheville, N. C, October 4, 1878. Maury, Dabney H., Virginia, major general, died at" Peoria, "ill., Januarj' 11, 1900. Maxey, Samuel Bell, Texas, major general, died at Eureka Springs, August 16, 1895. McCowan, John P., Tennessee, major gener- al, died January 22, 1879. McCulloch, Henry E., Texas, brrgadier gen- eral, died March 12, 1895. McGowan, Samuel, South Carolina, brigadier general, died at Asheville, N. C, August 9, 1897. ilcLaws, Lafayette, Georgia, major general, died at Savannah, Ga., July 22, 1897. McNair, E., Arkansas, brigadier general died at Hattiesburg, Miss., November 13, 1902. Nelson, Allison, Texas, brigadier general, died . O'Neill, E. A., Alabama, brigadier general, died at Florence,' Ala., November 5, 1890. Palmer, Joseph B., Tennessee, brigadier gen- eral, died at Murfreesboro, Tenn., November 4, 1896. Parsons, M. M., Missouri, brigadier general, died at Comargo, Mexico, August 17, 1865. Page, Richard L., Virginia, brigadier gen- eral (and commander in Confederate navy), died at Hagerstown, Md., August 9, 1901. 360 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE Payne, William H., Virginia, brigadier gen- eral, died in Washington, March 22, 1904. Pcmberton, John C, Virginia, lieutetnant general, died at Pennland, July 13, 1881. Pendleton, W. N., Virginia, brigadier gen- eral, died at Lexington, Va., January 15, 1883. Perry, E. A., Florida, brigadier general, died died at Washington, D. C, April 2, 1891. Perry, W. F., Alabama, brigadier general, died at Bowling Green, Ky., December 18, 1901. Pickett, George E., Virginia, major general, died at Norfolk, Va., July 29, 1875. Pike, Albert, Arkansas, brigadier general, died at Washington, D. C, April 2, 1891. Pillow, Gideon J., Tennessee, brigadier gen- eral, died in Lee Coimty, Arkansas, October 8, 1878. Polk, Lucius E., Arkansas, brigadier gen- eral, died at Columbia, Tenn., December 5, 1892. Preston, John S., South Carolina, brigadier general, died May 1, 1881. Preston, William, Kentucky, major general, died at Lexington, Ky., September 21, 1887. Price, Sterling, Missouri, major general, died September 29, 1867. Quarles, William A., Tennessee, brigadier general, died in Tennessee, January, 1894. Eains, Gabriel J., North Carolina, brigadier general, died in Aiken, S. C, September 7, 1887. Randolph, George W., Virginia, brigadier general, died . Reynolds, A. W., brigadier general, died May 26, 1876. Ransom, Robert J., North Carolina, major general, died at New Orleans, January 14, 1892. Reynolds, D. H., Arkansas, brigadier gen- eral, died at Lake Village, Ark., March 14, 1902. Ripley, Roswell S., South Carolina, briga- dier general, died in New York City, March 29, 1887. Richardson, R. N., Tennessee, acting briga- dier general, died . Roane, John Seidell, Arkansas, brigadier general, died at Pine Bluff, Ark., April 7, Roddey, Philip D., Alabama, brigadier gen- eral, died in Tjondon, England, August, 1897. Ross, L. S.. Texas, Ijrigadier general, died at College Station, Texas, January 3, 1888.' Ruggles, Daniel, Virginia, brigadier gener- al, died at Fredericksburg, Va., June 1, 1897. Rust, Albert, Arkansas, brigadier general, died . Scales, Alfred M., North Carolina, briga- dier general, died February 9, 1893. Scott, Thomas L., Louisiana, brigadier gen- eral, died . Sears, C. W., Mississippi, brigadier general, died at Oxford, Miss., February 15, 1891. Shelly, Joseph 0., Missouri, brigadier gen- eral, died near Kansas City, Mo., February 13, 1897. Shoup, Francis A., Florida, brigadier gener- al, died at Columbia, Tenn., September 28, 1896. Sibley, H. H., Louisiana, brigadier general, died at Frederick, Va., August 23, 1886. Slaughter, J. E., Virginia, brigadier general, died in the City of Mexico January 1, 1901. Smith, E. Kirbv, general (temporary rank), died at Suwanec, Fla., March 28, 1893. Smith, Gustavus W., Kentucky, major gener- al, died New York City June" 24, 1896. Smith, James Argyle, Mississippi, brigadier general, died at Jackson, Miss., December 6, 1901. Smith, M. L., Florida, major general, died July 29, 1866. Smith, William, Virginia, major general, died at Warrenton, Va., May 18, 1887. Smith, William D., Georgia, brigadier gener- al, died at Charleston, S. C, October 4, 1862. Sorrell, G. Moxley, Georgia, brigadier gen- eral, died near Roanoke, August 10, 1901. Steele, William, Texas, brigadier general, died at San Antonio, January 12, 1885. Steuart, George H., Maryland, brigadier general, died . Stevens, Walter H., Virginia, brigadier gen- eral, died at Vera Cruz, Mexico, November 12, 1867. Stevenson, Carter L., Virginia, major gener- al, died August 15, 1888. St. John, Isaac M., Georgia, brigadier gener- al, died April 7, 1880. Stovall, ILirccllus A.. Georgia, brigadier gen- eral, died at Augusta, Ga., August 7, 1865. Talliaferro, William B.. Virginia, major gen- eral, died in Gloucester Cnuntv, Virginia, Feb- ruary 27, 1898. Tavlor, Richard, Louisiana, lieutenant gen- eral, died in New York City, April 12, 1897. Taylor, Thomas H., Kentucky, brigadier general, died in Louisville April 12, 1901. Terry, William, Virginia, brigadier general, died near Wytheville, Va., September 12, 1888. Tcrrv, William R., Virginia, brigadier gen- eral, died in Richmond March 28, 1897. Thomas, Edward L., Georgia, brigadier gen- eral, died in Oklahoma Territory March 8, 1898. Thompson, M. Jeff , Missouri, brigadier gen- ARA4Y, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 361 eral, commanding Misfouri State troops, died at St. Joseph, Mo., March 5, 1876. Toombs, Eobert, Georgia, brigadier general, died at Washington, Ga., December 15, 1885. Toom, Thomas F., North Carolina, brigadier general, died at Raleigh, N. C, February 19, 1903. Trapier, James H., South Carolina, briga- dier general, died January 2, 1866. Trimble, Isaac, Maryland, major general, died in Baltimore January 2, 1888. Tucker, N. F., Mississippi, brigadier general, died at Okolona, Miss., September 15, 1881. Twiggs, David R., Georgia, major general, died July 15, 1862. Vance, Robert B., North Carolina, brigadier general, died near Asheville, N. C, October 28, 1899. Van Dorn, Earle, Mississippi, major gen- eral, died at Spring Hill, Tenn., March 8, 1863. Vaughn, John C, Tennessee, brigadier gen- eral, died at Thomasville, Ga., September 10, 1875. Vaughana, A. J., Tennessee, brigadier gen- eral, died at Indianapolis October 1, 1899. Walker, James A., Virginia, brigadier gen- eral, died . Walker, John G., Missouri, major general, died at Washington, D. C, July 20, 1903. Walker, L. M., Tennessee, brigadier general, died 1863. Walker, Leroy Pope, Alabama, brigadier general, died at Huntsville, Ala., August 22, 1884. Walker, R. Lindsay, Virginia, brigadier general, died at Richmond, Va., June 7, 1890. Walker, W. S., Florida, brigadier general, died at Atlanta, Ga., June 7, 1899. Walthall, Edward C, Mississippi, major general, died at Washington, D. C, April 31, 1898. Wallace, W. H. South Carolina, brigadier general, died at Union, S. C, March 31, 1901. Waite, Stand, Indian Territory, brigadier general, died August, 1876. Weisiger, D. A., Virginia, brigadier general, died at Richmond, Va., February 33, 1899. Wharton, John A., major general, died in Houston, Texas, April 6, 1865. Waul, T. N., Texas, brigadier general, died at Greenville. Texas, July, 1903. Wayine, Henry C, Georgia (declined ap- pointment of brigadier general in C. S. A. and was adjutant and inspector general of State of Georgia with rank of major general), died March 15, 1883. Whitfield, John W., Texas, brigadier gen- eral, died March 15, 1883. Wliiting, W. H. C, Mississippi, major gen- eral, died at Governor's Island, N. Y., March 10, 1865. Wickham, W. C, Virginia, brigadier gener- al, died at Richmond, Va., July 23, 1888. Wilcox, Cadmus, Tennessee, major general, died at Washington, D. C, December 2, 1890. Wigfall, Louis T., Texas, brigadier general, died February 21, 1874. Williams, John S., Kentucky, brigadier gen- eral, died at Mount Sterling, Ky., August 17, 1898. Wilson, Claudius, Georgia, brigadier general, died November 24, 1863. Winder, John H., Maryland, brigadier gen- eral, died at Florence, S. C., February 6, 1865. Wise, Henry A., Virginia, brigadier general, died at Richmond, Va., September 10, 1876. Withers, Jones M., Alabama, major general, died March 13, 1890. Wofford, William T., Georgia, brigadier gen- eral, died . Wood, S. A. M., Alabama, brigadier general, died . Wright, A. R., Georgia, major general, died December 31, 1872. Young, P. M. B., Georgia, major general, died in New York City July 6, 1896. York, Zebulon, Louisiana, brigadier general, died at Natchez, Miss., August 5, 1900. Young, W. H., Texas, brigadier general, died at San Antonio, Texas, November 28, 1901. GENERAL OFFICERS SUPPOSED TO BE LIVING WITH THEIR PLACE OF RESIDENCE WHERE KNOWN. Alexander, Edward P., Georgia, brigadier general, Ammondale, S. C. Armstrong, Frank C, Tennessee, brigadier general, Washington, D. C. Baker, Lawrence S., North Carolina, briga- dier general, Suffolk, Va. Bate, William B., Tennessee, major general, Nashville, Tenn., dead. Battle, Collen A., Alabama, brigadier gen- eral, Troy, Ala. Bowles, Pinckney IB., Alabama, brigadier general. Brent. Joseph L., Maryland, brigadier gen- eral, Baltimore. Buckner, Simon Bolivar, Kentucky, lieuten- ant general, Rio, Ky. Bullock, Eobert, Florida, brigadier general, Ocala, Fla. Butler, M. C, South Carolina, major general, Washington, D. C, dead. Cabell, W. L., Virginia, brigadier general, Dallas, Texas. 362 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE Capers, Ellison, South Carolina, brigadier general. Churchill, Thomas J., Arkansas, major gen- eral. Little Rock, Ark. Cockrell, Francis M., Missouri, brigadier general, Warrensburg, Mo. Cosby, George B., Kentucky, brigadier gen- eral, Sacramento, Cal. Cox, William R., North Carolina, brigadier general, Raleigh, N. C. Crews, C. C, Georgia, brigadier general. Gumming, Alfred, Georgia, brigadier gen- eral. Daniel, Junius, North Carolina, brigadier general. Duke, Basil W., Kentucky, brigadier general, Louisville, Ky. Evans, Clement A., Georgia, brigadier gener- al, Atlanta, Ga. Ferguson, S. W., Mississippi, brigadier gen- eral, Greenville, Miss. I^inley, J. J., Florida, brigadier general, Quincy, Fla. Frazier, J. W., Mississippi, brigadier gener- al, Clifton Springs, N. Y. French, S. G., Mississippi, major general, Trenton, N. J., dead. Gano, Richard M., Texas, brigadier gen- eral, Dallas, Texas. Gordon, George W., Tennessee, brigadier general, Memphis, Tenn. Gordon, Frank B., ^lissouri, brigadier gen- eral. Govan, D. C, Mississippi, brigadier general, Memphis, Tenn. Harrison, James E., Texas, brigadier gen- eral, dead. Hoke, Robert S., North Carolina, major general, Raleigh, N. C. Hunton, Eppa, Virginia, brigadier general, Richmond, Va. Johnston, Robert D., North Carolina, briga- dier general. Johnston, George D., Alabama, brigadier general, Tuscaloosa, Ala., dead. King, W. H., Texas, brigadier general, dead. Kirkland, W. W., North Carolina, brigadier general. Lagnee, Julius, Virginia, brigadier general, era], Alexandria, Va. Lane, James H., North Carolina, brigadier general. Auburn, Ala. Lane. Walter P., Texas, brigadier general, Marshall, Texas, dead. Lane, E. N., Alabama, brigadier general. Barton, Fla. Lee, Edward G., Virginia, brigadier general. Lee, Fitzhugh, Virginia, major general, Richmond, Va., dead. Lee, G. W. C, Virginia, major general, Re- vensworth, Va. Lee, Stephen D., South Carolina, lieutenant general, Columbus, Miss, dead. Lewis, L. M., Missouri, brigadier general. Lomax, L. S., Virgina, major general, Washington D. C. Logan, T. N., South Carolina, brigadier general, Richmond, Va. Lowry, Robert, Mississippi, brigadier gerer- al, Jackson, Miss. Lyon, H. B., Kentucky brigadier general. Mabry, H. P., Texas, brigadier general, dead. Martin, W. F., Mississippi, major general. McLay, R. P., Missouri, brigadier general McCausland, John V., Virginia, brigadiej general, Point Pleasant, W. Va., McComb, WilPiam, Tennessee, brigadier general, Gordonsville, Va. McRea, Dandrige, Arkansas, brigadier gen- eral. Mercer, Hugh W., Georgia, brigadier gen- eral. Miller, William, Florida, brigadier general. Point Washington, Fla. Moore, J. C, Texas, brigadier general, dead. Moore, P. T., Virginia, brigadier general. Moodey, Young M., Alabama, brigadier gen- eral. Morgan, John T., Alabama, brigadier gener- al, Selma, Ala., dead. Munford, Thomas T., acting brigadier gen- eral, Lynchburg, Va. Nichols, Francis T., Louisiana, brigadier general, Baton Rouge. La. Peck, U. R., Louisiana, brigadier general. Pearce, N. B., Arkansas, brigadier general. Pettus, E. W., Alabama, brigadier general, Selma, Ala., dead. Polignac, C. J., France, major general, Par- is, France. Pi'yor, Roger A., Virginia, brigadier gen- eral. New York City, dead. Ransom, Matt W., North Carolina, brigadier general. Robertson, Beverly H., Virginia, brigadier general, Washington, D. C. Robertson, Jerome B., Texas, brigadier gen- eral, dead. Robertson, Felix H., Texas, brigadier gen- eral, Waco, Texas. Roberts, N. P. Nortli Carolina, brigadier general. Rosser, Thomas S., Texas, mnjor general, Charlottesville, Va., dead. Sharp, Jacob H., Mississippi, brigadier gen- eral, Columbus, Miss. ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 363 Shelley, Charles N., Alabama, brigadier gen- eral Birmingham, Ala., dead. Simms, James P., Georgia, brigadier general. Smith, Thomas B., Tennessee, brigadier general, Nashville, Tenn. Stark, Peter B., Mississippi, brigadier gen- eral. Stewart, A. P., Tennessee, lieutenant gen- eral, Chattanooga, Tenn. Tappan, James C, Arkansas, brigadier gen- eral, Helena, Ark. Thomas, Bryan M., Georgia, brigadier gen- eral, Eome, Ga. Thomas, Allen, Louisiana, brigadier gen- eral. Walker, Henry H., Virginia, brigadier gen- eral. Wharton, G. C, Virginia, brigadier general. Wateirhouse, K., Texas, brigadier general, dead. Wheeler, Joseph, Georgia, major general, dead. Wright, Marcus J., Tennessee, brigadier gen- eral, Washington, D. C. Above list was prepared in 1904 by General Marcus J. Wright of Washington. It is pos-si- ble that of all the general officers of the Con- federacy not twenty are living at this date. THERE IS NO LOST CAUSE. (By Dr. Thomas Dunn English, New Jersey. ) Lost ! Wherefore lost ? That is not lost for- ever. Which yields to numbers on the field of blood; For truth has many fields for her endeavor — Seas in their ebb can wait the bur of flood. Worn out by contest with a myriad foemen, If champions grow exhausted and despair. What then — if on some cloudy day the gnomon Points not the hour — the dial still is there. The clouds will pass — the skies, not always shrouded, Will gleam with glorj', though today they lower, And then tlie dial, never more enshrouded, Will mark, and plainly mark, the triumph hour. Lost ! Wherefore lost ? 'Tis not because in battle Its friends were routed by o'er thronging foes. Not mid the cannon's roar and musket's rattle, Truth only deals its most effective blows. No caxise is lost, that, in itself has merit. Because its champions to brute-force succumb- — The sons, with pride, the father's wrongs in- herit. And they will speak — it's only brutes are dumb. The surest weapon is not gun or sabre, Cannon, nor rifle, when for truth we fight; A few fit words surpass the idiot's jabber. Tongue, pen and press are potent for the right. Lost! What is lost? The lives, the gold, the labor Of thousands, given for four long, weary years ! The story goes from neighbor unto neighbor, From sire to son, but is not told with tears. It is not told with shame, nor heard with terror. How, for a principle, a people fought; Not in the cause, there lay the evident error. But in the mode by which the end was sought. Ballots as weapons are than bullets surer. As will be proven ere the strife is done; Truth, by discussion, finds her throne se- curer — The council closes what the sword begun. Lost ! Never lost ! A cause when those who love it. Laugh at misfortune, an,l reverse defy, Loses no hope when falsehood sits above it. It may be wounded, but it can not die. But yesterday the Austrian ruled in Venice; Today, he sullen fires his parting gun. Appeal to reason, and abandon menace; Time, firmness, patience and the cause is won. CHARGE OF HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE AT WILDERNESS. "lee to the rear." (By John R. Thompson.) Dawn of a pleasant morning in May, Broke through the wilderness cool and grey. While perched in the tallest tree-tops, the birds Were carolling Mendelssohn's "Songs without words." Far from the haunts of men remote, The brook brawled on with a liquid note, And Nature, all tranquil and lovely, wore The smile of the spring, as in Eden of yore. Little by little as daylight increased, And deepened the roseate flush in the East — Little by little did morning reveal Two long glittering lines of steel; 364 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE Where two hun.ire,! thousand bayonets gleam, Tipped with the light of the earliest beam, And the faces are sullen and grim to see. In the hostile armies of Grant and Lee. All of a sudden, ere rose the sun. Pealed on the silence the opening gua — A little white puff of smoke there came, And anon the valley was wreathed in flame. Down on the left of the rebel lines, Where a breastwork stands in a copse of pines. Before the rebels their ranks can form, The Yankees have carried the place by storm. Stars and Stripes on the salient wave 'WTiere many a hero has found a grave, And the gallant Confederates strive in vain The ground they have drenched with their blood to regain ! Yet louder the thunder of battle roared — Yet a deadlier fire on the columns poured — Slaughter infernal rode with despair. Furies twain, through the murky air. Not far off in the saddle there sat, A grey-bearded man in a black slouched hat ; Not much moved by the fire was he, Calm and resolute Robert Lee. Quick and watchful he kept his eye On the bold rebel brigade close by — Reserves, that were standing (and dying) at ease, While the tempest of wrath toppled over the trees. For still with their loud, deep, bull-dog bay. The Yankee batteries blazed away. And with every murderous second that sped A dozen brave fellows, alas! fell dead! The grand old grey-beard rode to the space Where death and his victims stood face to face. And silently waved his old slouched hat — A world of meaning there was in that ! "Follow me ! Steady ! We'll save the day !" This, was what he seemed to say ; And to the light of his glorious eye The bold brigade thus made reply — "We'll go forward, but you must go back" — And they moved not an inch in the perilous track : "Go to the rear, and we'll send them to h — 1 !" And the sound of tlie battle was lost in their veil. Turning his bridle, Robert Lee Rode to the rear. Like the waves of the sea Bursting the dikes in their overflow. Madly his veterans dashed on the foe. And backward in terror that foe was driven, Their banners rent and their columns riven. Wherever the tide of battle rolled Over the Wilderness, wood and wold. Sunset out of a crimson sky. Streamed o'er a field of ruddier dye. And the brook ran on with a purple stain. From the blood of ten thousand foemen slain. Seasons have passed since that day and year — Again o'er its pebbles the brook runs clear, And the field in a richer green is drest Where the dead of a terrible conflict rest. Hushed is the roll of the rebel drum. The sabres are sheathed, and the cannon ar0 dumb. And Fate, with his pitiless hand has furled The flag that once challenged the gaze of the world ; But the fame of the Wilderness fight abides; And down into history grandly rides. Calm and unmoved as in battle he sat. The grey-bearded man in the black slouched hat. SURRENDER OF ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA, APRIL 10, 1865. "Human virtue and human endurance ought to be equal to human calamity." — Words of Robert E. Lee in a letter to his wife advising her of his surrender. Have we wept till our eyes were dim with tears, Have we borne the sorrows of four long years. Only to meet this sight? merciful God, can it really be This downfall awaits our gallant Lee, And the cause we counted right? Have we known this bitter, bitter pain, Have all our dear ones died in vain? Has God forsaken quite? Is this the answer to every prayer. This anguish of deep, untold despair. This spirit-scathing blight? Heart-broken we kneel on the bloody sod, We hide from the wrath of our angry God, Who bows us in the dust. We heed not the sneer of the insolent foe. But that Thou, God ! should forsake us so — In whom was our onlv trust! ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 365 Even strong men weep! the men who stand Fast in defense of our native land, Those gallant hearts and brave ; They wept not the souls who, fighting, fell — For the hero's death became them well — And they feared not the hero's grave. They have marched through long and stormy nights. They have borne the brunt of a jiundred fights, And their courage never failed ; Hunger, and cold, and summer heat, They have felt on the march and the long re- treat. Yet their brave hearts never quailed. Now, all these hardships seem real bliss Compared with the grief of a scene like this, This speechless, wordless woe; That Lee, at the head of his faithful band. The flower and pride of our Southern Land, Must yield to the hated foe! The conquered foe of a hundred fields. The foe that conquering, the laurel yields, Lee's sad, stern brow to grace ; For he, with the pain of defeat in his heart, Will bear in history the nobler part. And fill the loftier place! Scatter the dust on each bowed head — Happy, thrice happy, the honored dead, Who sleep their last, long sleep; For we who live in the coming years Beholding days with phantom fears — What can we do but weep? CHARGE OF HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE AT THE WILDERNESS. (To the dead and the living of Hood's Texas Brigade the following poem descriptive of the Battle of the Wilderness, on May 6, 1864, is dedicated by W. M. Coldwell, attorney-at-law. El Paso, Texas.) Though past them float the wrecks of war. As Hill's proud line gives way. And famed battalions, ground to dust, Drift by their set array; Though o'er them burst the hungry shell And gap the steadfast line, And hissings of the bullets drown The sighings of the pine; The majesty of mighty deeds Crowns every warrior's brow — Transfigured by the dauntless years A halo folds them now. And Lee, against the stream of Eout, Intense though tranquil comes; His simplest word can kindle hearts More than appealing drums. For his the eye that stays Defeat And awes impatient Fate — The simplest, grandest gentleman That ever propped a state. When Hope deserts and Duty stays In Ruin's crushing hour. The champion reeling in tlie lists. Draws from his wounds new power. The wave of his compelling arm More than his word reveals. For words are feeble messengers For thoughts a hero feels. "You never failed your country yet, Beat back the foe's advance." He arms for battle every heart, As steel point arms the lance. And one stern cheer, a herald, speeds The sound-stunne^I forest through, And stays the broken bands in gray The shouting hordes in blue. For Gregg has turned to challenge War, The eager, flashing face. Where valor's deep and serried lines Leave doubt no lurking place. Though bough and bush and tufted grass. Reach hungry hands to claim The unrecked toll that warriors pay Who tread the paths of Fame, Swift as the Falcon's downward swoop, Sure as the Glacier's flow, They break from Death's opposing grasp To greet that shaken foe. Behind them faints a stricken South And waves a proud appeal As from the rim of every sky Expectant vultures wheel ; Beside them march the mighty shades Of comrades long since slain, Wlio leave Valhalla's bending lords To charge with them again. Before them flies in new dismay A pale and shrieking host Of foemen dead when former fields Struck dumb the Northern boast. The North gives way before tlieir charge. As in the Seas of Snow, Before the iceberg's sure advance Gives way the rended floe. And once again that conquering cheer Dumbs battle's thunder tone. And Southern banners wave at Eve Where Morning saw them shown. 366 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE GENERAL ORDER NO. 9. General Lee's Farewell Address to His Army. Headquarters Army Northern Virginia, April 10, 18G5. "After four years of ardous service, marked by unsurpassed courage and fortitude, the Army of Northern Virginia has been compelled to yield to overwhelming numbers and re- sources. "I need not tell the survivors of so many hard-fought battles who have remained stead- fast to the last, that I have consented to this result from no distrust of them; but feeling that valor and devotion could accomplish noth- ing that could compensate for the loss that would have attended the continuation of the contest, I have determined to avoid the useless sacrifice of those whose past services have en- deared them to their countrymen. "By the terms of the agreement, officers and men can return to their homes and remain there until exchanged. You will take with you the satisfaction that proceeds the consciousness of duty faithfully performed; and I earnestly pray that a merciful God will extend to you His blessings and protection. With an increas- ing admiration of your constancy and devotion to^your country, and a grateful remembrance of your kind and generous consideration of my- self, I bid you an affectionate farewell. "R. E. LEE." GEN. JOHN B. GORDON'S TRIBUTE. "Whether the Southern people, under their changed conditions, may ever hope to witness another civilization which shall equal that which began with their Washington and ended with their Lee, it is certainly true that devo- tion to their glorious past is not only the surest guarantee of future progress and the holiest bond of unity, but is also the strongest claim that they can" present to the confidence and re- spect of all sections of the Union. "General John B. Gordon." THE LAND OF MEMORIES. BY MOINA. (Eev. A. J. Ryan.) A land without ruins is a land without mem- ories — a land without memories is a land with- out liberty. A land that wears a laurel crown may be fair to see, but twine a few sad cypress leaves around the brow of any land, and be that land beautiless and bleak, it becomes lovely in its consecrated coronet of sorrow and it wins the sympathy of the heart and history. Crowns of roses fade — crowns of thorns endure. Cal- varies and crucifixes take deepest hold of hu- manity — the triumphs of might are transient, they pass away and are forgotten — the suffer- ings of right are graven deepest on the chroni- cles of nations. Yes ! give me a land where the ruins are spread, And the living tread light on the hearts of the dead ; Yes ! give me a land that is blest by the dust, And bright with the deeds of the down-trodden just ; Yes! give me the land where the battle's red blast Has flashed on the future the form of the past ; Yes ! give me the land that hath legend and lays That tell of the memories of long vanished days; Yes ! give me a land that hath story and song, To tell of the strife of the right with the wrong ; Yes! give me the land with a grave in each spot. And names in the graves that shall not be forgot ; Yes! give me the land of the wreck and the tomb, There's a grandeur in graves — there's glory in gloom — For out of the gloom future brightness is born. As after the night looms the sunrise of morn; And the graves of the dead, with the grass over- grown, May yet form the footstool of Liberty's throne. And each single wreck in the war-path of might. Shall yet be a rock in the temple of Eight ! THE CONFEDERATE DEAD. BY "LATIENNE." From the broad and calm Potomac, To the Eio Grande's waves. Have the brave and noble fallen — And the earth is strewn with graves; In the vale and on the hillside, Through the woods and by the stream, Has the martial pageant faded, Like the vision of a dream. Confederal Soldiers Bidding Each Othe Farewell After Surrender IN AIEAIORIAAI The Warrior's Banner Ascends in Flight, To Greet the Warrior's Soul; Though Dark the Xight, the Stars are Bright And Heaven is its Goal. ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 367 Where the reveille resounded And the stirring call "to arms!" Nod the downy heads of clover To the wind's mesmeric charms; Where the heels of trampling squadrons Beat to dust the mountain pass, Hang the dew-drops' fragile crystal, From the slender stems of grass. Where the shock of meeting armies Roused the air in raging waves, And with sad and hollow groanings, Echoed earth's deep, hidden caves ; Where the cries of crushed and dying Pierced the elemental strife. Where lay death in sickening horror 'Neath the maddened rush of life. Quiet reigns now sweet and pensive, All is hushed in dreamless rest. And the pitying arms of Nature Hold our heroes on her breast; Shield them well, oh tender mother. While the morn and evening breath Wliispers us, the sad survivors Of their victory in death. What though no stately column. Their cherished names may raise, To dim the eyes, and move the lips With gratitude and praise — The blue sky — hung with bannered clouds, Their solemn dome shall be. All heaven's choiring winds shall chant The anthem of the free. The spring with vine-leafed arms shall clasp. Their hillocked resting places; And summer roses droop above, With flushed and dewy faces; Fair daisies rayed, and crowned, shall spring Like stars from out their dust, And look to kindred stars on high. With eyes of patient trust. And vainly shall the witlings' lips Assail with envious dart, The fame of our heroic dead Whose strongholds is the heart — The Nation's heart not wholly crushed. Though each throb be in pain, For life and hope will still survive .Where love and faith remain. Houston, Texas, Feb. 1, 1911. My Dear Comrades: — Our reunion at Austin, Oct. 26th and 27th, 1910, ordered minutes of reunion and monu- ment dedication printed. Your President had long ago decided that there was much ought to be in print about Hood's Texas Brigade, and at this juncture he determined that such an event as dedication of our magnificent monument, and the glorious reunion we held at Austin ought to be commemorated by such a souvenir edition, of all details, as would make it a his- torical epoch never to be forgotten. This book is the outcome of his determination. Much care has been taken to follow monument, rolls and history from inception to completion. Or- ganization of Hood's Texas Brigade has been made an instructive feature, and the constancy with which reunions have been kept up for forty years an evidence of the fidelity of sur- viving comrades. Enough State and Confeder- ate history has been added to bring us to where the war began, and to where battles and reports of battles can be found in many histories as well as in publications and records from the War Department at Washington. A grand and sacred feature is the publication of our partial casualty list, which on account of attention given it and the further opportunity given all comrades to correct it, will save the names of many of our dear comrades from obscurity and more correctly establish list of our killed and wounded. Owing to small number of this edition, book will cost fully $5 per copy to produce it, and it is very necessary to guard against loss in delivery to comrades. Each established address of every known living comrade of Hood's Texas Brigade will be sent a copy FREE. Secretary Goree has been instructed to send a postal card to every address he has on file and a copy of this book will be sent to every member wbo re- plies. Also it is earnestly requested that every one acknowledge receipt of book without delay — in order that I may know who received his book. Great effort has been taken to avoid any kind of method in arrangement of this volume. It is intended that reader be not wearied with same- ness, but be permitted to stumble on the un- expected at every step. The collection for scrap-book features makes book wonderfully valuable as a Hood's Texas Brigade text-book, and while so many speeches as have been in- cluded could not possibly avoid a degree of sameness and repetition, still it is matter that would not be stale were it written on everv 368 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE page. All in ail, 1 have eased my conscience as to a duty owed my dead and living comrades and feel sure this hook will not only fill a long- felt want, but that as time rolls on it will be- come a treasure to all seeking for information as to one of the best fighting brigades in either army. Comrades, nearly half a century has passed since the first shot was fired at Sumpter. The report of that shot echoed and re-echoed throughout every confine of the United States and caused the whole civilized world to take notice. Millions of people were startled as never before. It was not necessary to call for volunteers to defend the principles of the South. You left farm and workshop, office and store, home and loved ones, to go to the front and defend your beloved Dixie Land. Countless bat- tles were lost and won. Beloved comrades who at morn answered "here," at eventide had re- sponded to roll call elsewhere. Long and weary marches, battles fierce and bloody marked the years from 1861 to 1865. After the most gal- lant fight the world ever beheld, with the grandest record ever made by soldiers on this earth, few of you were left to return to your homes. Your wonderful valor and noble cour- age, your unselfish common sacrifice for coun- try, home and God, cemented you as comrades in the indissoluble bonds of life and death communion, and an abiding faith in the Justice of the cause you had on so many battlefields shown your willingness to die to win. Hood's Texas Brigade Association was instituted to perpetuate the remembrance of that cause for which you sacrificed so much and tc preserve untarnished the honor you maintained through- out the whole great struggle for a principle that will never die. We have gathered at our annual reunion for nearly forty years and recounted the anecdotes, incidents and events of the war. The fortieth annual reunion is close at hand — more so be- cause we have so much to accomplish before that date. June 28th and 29th, 1911, we meet at Cameron, Texas, where you may be able to grasp the hand of a comrade whom you have not seen since perchance on picket duty long years ago. Cameron is especially accessible to all Texas, its well known hospitality will be doubly extended to the survivors of Hood's Texas Brigade, and we earnestly hope our for- tieth reunion will be one of the largest and best we have ever had. Faithfully your comrade, F. B. CniLTON, President Hood's Texas Brigade Association. THE PASSING OF FIFTY YEARS Has Wrought Wonderful Changes. The South's Power and Influence. The mission of this book has been accom- plished — it was three-fold : First, to show that the South was right all the way through; sec- ond, to prove by every act, voice and pen that Hood's Texas Brigade did their duty to the bit- ter end; third, that first principles w^ere main- tained from beginning to end — and the cause for which the Confederacy struggled was never lost. Discordant and fiendish elements were striving to dismember the Union and it would have destroyed itself in a few years had the un- civil war never began. Kansas and its John Brown committed the overt act when the Unit- ed States Arsenal at Harper's Ferry was at- tacked — and the "first gun at Sumpter" was only a natural consequence to their hellish in- tentions. The Abolition party had no better side or saving clause. It was all as bad as bad could be and there was no hope, ever, for a stable Federal government. The "Great War" has proved a saviour to the Union. Today it stands impregnable and irresistible in the eyes of the whole world. The living heroes of the South of fifty years ago have become the mas- ters of the situation fifty years later. The puri- ty of the principles that then actuated the Southern soldier have become recognized and the Justice of his contention has been upheld by the highest tribunals in the land, and the events of today clearly show what great changes can be effected by time. Our own loved chieftain stands erect, in full Confederate uniform, in the capitol of the Union at Washington, and a Confederate soldier presides over the Supreme Court of the United States of America, while one flag floats over one country, and one, hap- py, prosperous, contented people. As the last lines of this book are penned, it is with pride and pleasure the following edi- torial from The Houston Post is made its clos- ing utterance. The author 1)egan its historical feature with Lincoln's election fifty years ago, and through its leaves many speakers have told much of what the South had done to build up and make glorious the whole of the Union. Ex- cerpt from New Yorl- lVoW(7 and editorial thereon by Houston Post, as follows below, tells in glowing words how mighty the South and its defenders in time of war have become in days of peace. God grant that the good work may go on until as one people, one flag and one country, we become the cynosure of all eyes — both Heavenly and Earthly. ARMY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA 369 THE SOUTH AND THE REPUBLIC. (Houston, Texas, Saturday, Dee. 24, 1910.) On Tuesday last, noting the fiftieth anni- versary of the adoption of the ordinance of se- cession by the South Carolina convention, The New York World said : "Such a war might be supposed to leave be- hind wounds that even time could not heal, but time has wonderful curative qualities. All the war disabilities have been removed. Today a Confederate soldier is the Chief Justice of the United States. The statue of the great chief- tain. General Eobert E. Lee, of the Southern armies, wearing the uniform of the Confeder- acy, stands in the capitol of the United States. It may be that the next president of the United States will be a man born south of Mason and Dixon's line. The house that was divided against itself is no longer divided. "This day marks the beginning of a long series of semi-centennials. They w'ill revive no animosities, create no ill-feeling. The Republic is 'one and inseparable.' " The Post applauds the sentiment. The South went into the war in good faith ; it accepted its results in like spirit. The almost forty-six years which have elapsed since the capitulation of Appomattox have been crowded with great events which testify richly of Southern devo- tion to the Eepublic. A vast work of restora- tion and rehabilitation has been achieved in pa- tience and self-reliance; great problems have been undertaken in good faith and in God"s own time will be solved in the spirit of justice and righteousness. Our statesmen, from the time they re-entered the historic bodies from which they withdrew, have exemplified the best ideals and virtues of our civilization, and in all tliat has tended to strengthen the Eepublic at the foundations, as well as perfect the fabric erect- ed upon them, they have left no room for doubt of their patriotism. The presence of Southern men at the head of great industries in the North, at the head of vast financial institutions, at the head of great railroad systems, all prove to unprejudiced minds the sterling character of Southern man- hood. The simplicity of the Southern govern- ment record Southern devotion to the ideals which led to the foundation of the Eepublic. The creation of vast material wealth in the South which has been achieved through the pa- tient toil and mutual friendliness and co-oper- ation of two races, participated in by thousands of people of Northern birth and aided extensive- ly by Northern capital, reveal a singleness of aim and purpose that has done much to obliter- ate the prejudices and passions which led to the great conflict. We feel that we can say to all the world with- out boasting that in all the activities of civiliza- tion—social, political, industrial, educational — the South has made good, and her people are looking hopefully toward a future of richer achievements. We look with pride upon our distinguished son — once a boy in gray — presiding over the highest court in the land; we contemplate with pride the silent figure of our great chieftan. Gen. Robert Edward Lee, Confederate uniform and all, in the capitol; we rejoice that a spirit of fraternity spreads to every boundary of the Republic and that ive exact in rick profusion the good wishes, the confidence and respect of all otir fellow citizens of the North. All these we accept as an augury of the still better times to be, when other generations con- templating the majesty of the Eepublic will pay a tribute to the States of tlie Confederacy for their splendid part in the work of achievement. — Houston Post. When marble wears away, and monuments are dust, The deeds that guard our soldiers' clay will still fulfill their trust. BRAVE DEEDS—BRAVE FRUITS. By W. Gilmore Simms, of South Carolix.\. The record should be made of each brave deed That brings us Pride and Freedom as its fruits. So that while tending on the vigorous shoots. Our children may perpetuate the seed ; i^nd, naught forgetting of the glorious Past, Lay good foundations in the Future's womb. So when the hardy sire succumbs at last, The emulous son may still defend his tomb. 370 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE Thus chronicled, the mighty deed begets Still mightier; and the column, soaring high, Speaks his tones that the brave son ne'er for- gets! He, too, will conquer — will not fear to die! Heading the fight, will maa the breach and prove His valor not unworthy of his love. The storm has drifted far the wreck, The main-sails shattered, sweep the deck, Our flag is furled in glory — Aye, comrades, lift the fallen yards. Stand firm — the helm holds yet rewards — Your faith shall icrite its story. THE END. PUBLISHER'S NOTE:— The compiler of this volume desires to express his thanks to the many sources from which he has obtained much valuable matter. The following of battles in regular sequence, reports of engagements by commanding offi- cers, all War Department record matter — ^and much historical data — has been omitted be- cause all can be found in "History of Hood's Texas Brigade," by J. B. Polley (Official Historian), Floresville. Texas. And all com- rades and others are advised to procure a copy of said history. The author is greatly indebted to the splen- did printing and publishing house of Rein & Sons Co., of Houston, for every possible effort to expedite the speedy publication of this book, in order to please himself and his aged com- rades — none of whom could wait long to re- ceive it. He also owes said publisliers many thanks for the able manner in which every feature of the book has been displayed and executed. F. B. Chilton. ainnouncement THE FORTIETH ANNUAL REUNION OF Assnriatinn WILL BE HELD AT CAMERON, TEXAS, JUNE TWENTY-EIGHTH AND TWENTY-NINTH NINETEEN HUNDRED AND ELEVEN LET EVERY COMRADE ATTEND .^s>"^ SDtticeta ^ooli'& ^tia& 3tisaie aogfocfation CAPT. F. B. CHILTON, President, Houston, Texas GEN. W. R. HAMBY, Vice-President, Austin, Texas CAPT. \V. T. HILL, Vice-President, Maynard, Texas CAPT. W. H. GASTON, Vice-President, Dallas, Texas REV. J. W. STEVENS, Chaplain, Houston Heights, Texas DR. L. D. HILL, Surgeon, Austin, Texas E. K. GOREE, Secretary. Huntsville, Texas 1 372 HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE NOTICE OF SECOND VOLUME TO BE ISSUED AT ONCE When this volume was ready for press it was found necessary to withdraw nearly 200 pages of matter that would have swelled the book beyond a convenient size, and same will be used in second volume, to be issued immediately after Fortieth Eeunion at Cameron, Texas, June 28 and 29, 1911. The entire minutes and proceed- ings of that reunion, together with all speeches and reunion incidents, as well as all editorials from State press on this book, the Cameron re- union, Hood's Texas Brigade and the glorious cause we once represented will appear in full in second volume. The author has been ju'oud to make mention of many comrades in this first book and his regi-ets have been many that every survivor was not represented. He pleads with every comrade to write his own recollections as to every incident connected with himself, his comrades and the brigade, and send a good portrait of himself for closing book. All you will have to do is to provide plate for portrait; any good engraver gives first-class plate for $4. Or if you send a good photograph, the writer will attend to the ])]ate for you. The using of plate and such matter as you send will cost you nothing, and you will receive a copy of book free of charge, postage paid. This will give you both volumes free, and together we will have done all we can do in leaving behind us a most perfect history of Hood's Texas Brigade. It is earnestly hoped that each and every sur- vivor will feel it his duty to not only write nil he knows, l)ut to have his portrait in book as well. There is not an honest and true comrade but is worthy to have not only his life, but his face as well, handed down through history, and in these last days of Confederate soldiers, it is meet that the present may see and read and the future may know of your glorious deeds. When you read this book your mind will be refreshed and I trust your patriotism rekin- dled to the extent that many articles on battles, incidents and personal history will be sent me. I want something from or about every member living or dead, and a portrait in book of every comrade. Particularly is it regretted that the list of survivors, fiimished by Secretary for publica- tion, has been found (after going to press) to be so imperfect. Many names of our most prominent comrades have been omitted. Be glad you are living to be able to correct all errors for following edition, or second volume. Let all determine to make the next book a per- fect finish as to full history of our noble com- mand. Some of the illustrations in present book are fine and valuable. They were made from rare paintings by the Star Engraving Company, of Houston, and are works of art. In the next book there will be several illustra- tions, that are now being prepared, that will ])lease much. Let every comrade of Hood's Brigade feel individually responsible to do his utmost to help the next volume through his own efforts. F. B. Chilton-. INSERT Our worthy Secretary, during his short administration, has done his best to perfect a com- plete roll of survivors of Hood's Texas Brigade. On pages 132, 133, 134 and 135 of this book there is a list, and by adding the following names it is believed list is as near perfect and accurate as we will ever be able to obtain. It is an object and purpose that has baffled every Secretary for forty years. FIEST TEXAS EEGIMENT. FelLx W. Bryan Company A A. D. Olliphant Company E D. B. Grigsby Company G J. B. Bolton Company H J. W. Xorford Company I J. J. Hall Company K 0. F. Hail Company K W. L. Derden Company K George B. Lundy Company M First Texas Dallas, Texas First Texas Andersonville, S. C. First Texas Elkhart, Texas First Texas Jacksonville, Texas First Texas Osceola, Texas First Texas Streetman, Te>;qs First Texas San Angelo, Texas First Texas Corsicana, Texas First Texas Crockett, Texas FOURTH TEXAS REGIMEXT. W. S. Johnson Company A Capt. W. C. Walsh Company B S. F. Stone Company B John C. Bonner Company B J. F. McGehee Company W. L. Bailey Company J. W. Baker Company Ed R. Crockett Company J. C. Quick Company J. B. Corwin Company J. L. R. S. John B C D F F F Nix Company G Miller Company I Pickett Company I T. J. McNeily Company K Fourth Texas Austin, Texas Fourth Texas Austin, Texas Fourth Texas Austin, Texas Fourth Texas Austin, Texas Fourth Texas San Marcos, Texas Fourth Texas Houston, Texas Fourth Texas Red Rock, Texas Fourth Texas Austin, Texas Fourth Texas Henly, Texas Fourth Texas Paint Rock, Texas Fourth Texas Barksdale, Texas Fourth Texas Lufkin, Texas Fourth Texas Corsicana, Texas Fourth Texas Ennis, Texas FIFTH TEXAS REGIMEXT. J. T. Delaney Company E Fifth Texas Temple, Texas J. A. Huffman Company G Fifth Texas Cameron, Texas H. C. Jackson Company G Fifth Texas Com Hill, Texas Willis G. Blue Company I Fifth Texas.. Confederate Home, Austin, Tex. G. W. Clampitt Company I Fifth Texas El Campo, Texas 0. P. Barton Company I Fifth Texas Somerville, Texas R. A. Ashley Companv K Fifth Texas Rockdale, Texas Sam C. Hiram Company K Fifth Texas Creek, Texas Above completes a list of 335 names, some of whom may be dead, though all are vouched for either by letter or by comrades who profess to be posted. It is also believed that some post- offices may be wrong, but all in all, it is the best that can be done. It is again urged that at the Cameron reunion all mistakes be corrected, that next edition of this book may be free of errors. It is also regretted that names of Miss Sarah Maude Cox, of Tyler, and David Bron- augh, of Whitewright, Texas, were omitted in monument list of paid subscribers, and their names are hereby added. A wonderful feature of said list is that not a single subscription re- mains unpaid. F. B. C. Houston, Texas, February 8th, 1911. (^■^' ^ rD-1.2.4 I LR3?^.-7.B 1 I ^°-^^. '>-rrt 'o V •^^c^ 'bV >P-^4^. *-^' *"j. ^°-^t. <^^ *. 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