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Dante (search for this): chapter 1.9
upporters of the union of the States, but when the gathering clouds on the northern horizon began to throw their shadows athwart the whole southern sky, they prepared for the exercise of their sovereignty in the only way which was justified by precedent and which seemed to offer adequate protection to their rights and interests. But tempora mutantur et mutamur cum illis. Times had indeed changed, and parties had so changed with them as to remind us forcibly of a scene from the Inferno of Dante, in which the poet saw a strange encounter between a man and a serpent. After the infliction of cruel wounds they stood for a time glaring at each other. A great cloud surrounded them, and then a wonderful change took place. Each creature was transformed into the likeness of its antagonist. The serpent's tail divided itself into two legs, the man's legs intertwined themselves into a tail. The body of the serpent put forth arms, the man's arms shrank into his body. At length the man san
Robert J. Bosher (search for this): chapter 1.9
South Carolina; General M. C. Butler, of South Carolina; General A. R. Lawton, of Alabama. By this time the committee had returned, and reported the names of the following gentlemen as officers for the ensuing year, and the report was unanimously agreed to: President—General William H. Payne. First Vice-President—General T. T. Munford. Second Vice-President—General B. T. Johnson. Third Vice-President—General E. M. Law. Secretary—Captain Thomas Ellett. Treasurer—Private Robert J. Bosher. Executive Committee—Colonel W. E. Cutshaw (chairman), Captain Thomas Pinckney, Private J. T. Gray, Major E. T. D. Myers, and Captain E. P. Reeve. The President then announced the banquet, after which, at 10:45, the Association adjourned. After the speaking at the Capitol the Association and their guests repaired to Saenger Hall, where an excellent supper was spread and fully enjoyed. General Payne presided, and introduced the speakers. The following were the r
Halleck (search for this): chapter 1.9
mbered the Federals by an average of about two per cent. Let us lament the unkind fate of the Federal leaders who have fallen into the hands of this unmerciful iconoclast of their reputations. For, in claiming that with the 2,500,000 of men in their armies, they suffered themselves to be outnumbered on the battle-field by their 800,000 antagonists; he credits them, from General Grant down to John Pope, with a degree of assinine stupidity with which the Confederates never even invested General Halleck. While the deeds of the Confederate army are its best eulogy, it is pleasing to recall the encomiums of a brave and candid foe. Another Federal soldier writes, in the connection already referred to: Such a force thrown into battle was almost resistless, and the question of organization or discipline in the Army of Northern Virginia needs no other answer than a reading of the roll of battles fought on Virginia soil, from Bull Run to Appomattox. * * * Lee led his ill-supplied army from
Frank String (search for this): chapter 1.9
Annual Reunion of the Association of the Army of Northern Virginia. With address of General E. M. Law on the Confederate Revolution. The annual reunion of the Association of the Army of Northern Virginia was held in the hall of the House of Delegates on the night of May 28th, 1890. A large audience filled the hall and galleries. Among those present were: Ex-Senator Robert E. Withers, Colonel R. T. W. Duke, Colonel Robert Stribling, General Eppa Hunton, Rev. Frank String fellow (Lee's scout), Generals A. R. Lawton and P. B. M. Young, of Georgia; General C. W. Field, Colonel L. Q. Washington, Colonel William H. Palmer, Colonel David Zable, of the old Fourteenth Louisiana regiment and president of the Louisiana division of the Army of Northern Virginia; Professor J. W. Mallett, of the University, and General William B. Taliaferro. General Fitz. Lee came in during the delivery of the address and was received with applause. At 8:25 o'clock General William H. Payne, pres
Ulysses S. Grant (search for this): chapter 1.9
with the 2,500,000 of men in their armies, they suffered themselves to be outnumbered on the battle-field by their 800,000 antagonists; he credits them, from General Grant down to John Pope, with a degree of assinine stupidity with which the Confederates never even invested General Halleck. While the deeds of the Confederate a from off the altar of Divine eloquence, what historian whose pen has not been dipped in the blood of heroes, may fitly portray such scenes and such characters? Grant and reconstruction. But in the contemplation of our own misfortunes, let us not forget the generous treatment received at the hands of that great soldier who gave to a brave but fallen foe, terms alike honorable to himself and to them. Ulysses S. Grant, the Union hero and President, was never greater in all his eventful career than when, with the destinies of the two armies in his hands, he reconstructed the Union by the terms given at Appomattox. A reconstruction which, if allowed to
Wilfred E. Cutshaw (search for this): chapter 1.9
Carolina; General A. R. Lawton, of Alabama. By this time the committee had returned, and reported the names of the following gentlemen as officers for the ensuing year, and the report was unanimously agreed to: President—General William H. Payne. First Vice-President—General T. T. Munford. Second Vice-President—General B. T. Johnson. Third Vice-President—General E. M. Law. Secretary—Captain Thomas Ellett. Treasurer—Private Robert J. Bosher. Executive Committee—Colonel W. E. Cutshaw (chairman), Captain Thomas Pinckney, Private J. T. Gray, Major E. T. D. Myers, and Captain E. P. Reeve. The President then announced the banquet, after which, at 10:45, the Association adjourned. After the speaking at the Capitol the Association and their guests repaired to Saenger Hall, where an excellent supper was spread and fully enjoyed. General Payne presided, and introduced the speakers. The following were the regular toasts and respondents: The Infantry
Robert Stribling (search for this): chapter 1.9
Annual Reunion of the Association of the Army of Northern Virginia. With address of General E. M. Law on the Confederate Revolution. The annual reunion of the Association of the Army of Northern Virginia was held in the hall of the House of Delegates on the night of May 28th, 1890. A large audience filled the hall and galleries. Among those present were: Ex-Senator Robert E. Withers, Colonel R. T. W. Duke, Colonel Robert Stribling, General Eppa Hunton, Rev. Frank String fellow (Lee's scout), Generals A. R. Lawton and P. B. M. Young, of Georgia; General C. W. Field, Colonel L. Q. Washington, Colonel William H. Palmer, Colonel David Zable, of the old Fourteenth Louisiana regiment and president of the Louisiana division of the Army of Northern Virginia; Professor J. W. Mallett, of the University, and General William B. Taliaferro. General Fitz. Lee came in during the delivery of the address and was received with applause. At 8:25 o'clock General William H. Payne, presi
John Pope (search for this): chapter 1.9
fifty important battles, which he names, at the point of fighting contact, the Confederates outnumbered the Federals by an average of about two per cent. Let us lament the unkind fate of the Federal leaders who have fallen into the hands of this unmerciful iconoclast of their reputations. For, in claiming that with the 2,500,000 of men in their armies, they suffered themselves to be outnumbered on the battle-field by their 800,000 antagonists; he credits them, from General Grant down to John Pope, with a degree of assinine stupidity with which the Confederates never even invested General Halleck. While the deeds of the Confederate army are its best eulogy, it is pleasing to recall the encomiums of a brave and candid foe. Another Federal soldier writes, in the connection already referred to: Such a force thrown into battle was almost resistless, and the question of organization or discipline in the Army of Northern Virginia needs no other answer than a reading of the roll of batt
John W. Daniel (search for this): chapter 1.9
f success. But say our optimistic solons, the war gave us also a strong, centralized government which is a safeguard against all these possible perils. Let them beware lest they re peat Nebuchadnezzar's dream of his tree of power, and find no Daniel to give the interpretation thereof. The tendency of all centralism in any form of government under the sun is to despotism, and anarchy is the last and most terrible offspring of despotism. But how fares it with our own Southland since the daumph yet, The triumph of the heart. Judge F. R. Farrar. The Confederate Dead: It seeks not where their bodies lie, By bloody hillside, plain, or river, Their names are bright on Fame's proud sky; Their deeds of valor live forever. Senator John W. Daniel. General Gordon was received with vociferous applause, made a superb speech, and was given three cheers at the close. Colonel Thomas H. Carter made his maiden speech, but did it admirably, and received three cheers for the gallant art
M. C. Butler (search for this): chapter 1.9
s and the Executive Committee. Adopted; and the following gentlemen were appointed: Major J. B. Hill, Colonel R. W. T. Duke, Rev. Frank Stringfellow, Rev. W. Q. Hulleton, and General William McComb. While the committee was out, loud calls were made for General Fitz. Lee, who responded happily. Other addresses. In response to calls, the following gentlemen also came forward and made short appropriate addresses: General Jubal A. Early, General J. B. Kershaw, of South Carolina; General M. C. Butler, of South Carolina; General A. R. Lawton, of Alabama. By this time the committee had returned, and reported the names of the following gentlemen as officers for the ensuing year, and the report was unanimously agreed to: President—General William H. Payne. First Vice-President—General T. T. Munford. Second Vice-President—General B. T. Johnson. Third Vice-President—General E. M. Law. Secretary—Captain Thomas Ellett. Treasurer—Private Robert J. Bosher. Execu
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