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g a gentleman distinguished alike in war and in letters. He was fortunate, also, in the selection of his theme, since he was to speak of the life and character of the great cavalry chief on whose staff he had personally served, and with whom he had witnessed and participated in the great battles of the Army of Northern Virginia. It gave him great pleasure to be able to introduce as orator of the evening, Major H. B. Mcclellan, late A. A. G. of the Cavalry Corps A. N. V., now president of Sayre Female College, Lexington Kentucky. Major McClelland was greeted with loud applause, which was frequently,repeated as he proceeded to deliver in graceful style the following Address. Mr. President, Comrades, Ladies and Gentlemen: I am honored in being permitted again to stand upon the soil of Old Virginia. My spirit has been stirred to its depths as I have received the greetings of comrades with whom I have stood side by side in the day of battle; and, as I look into your face