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VOL X
GORDON’S ADDRESS
AT NASHVIIshE.
An Eloquent Greeting to His Old
Comrades in Arms.
“THE BROKEN BATTALIONS”
Gather Once flore Around Their Former Gallant
Leader--He is Unanimously Re-Elected As
Commander.
Gen. Gordon then delivered his
address, prefacing it with an an
nouncement of his intention to
resign as general commanding.
There were cries of “No,” “No,”
from all over the hall and when
quiet had been restored Gen. Gor
don proceeded with his address,
which was as follows:
“Mr. President and Comrades:
I Permit mo with few words to re
| turn the commission with which
f you have honored me for eight
| years and by unanimous vote,
ft Within tho next few hours you
ft will elect my successor. When
I this duty is performed by you, I
I •shall gladly take my place by those
■ untitled heroes who so grandly
■ bore the battle’s brunt in the stern
B work of war. Such a step volun-
B tarily taken ought not to be con-
B siderod a strange condescension by
H any man. To mo it is a privilege.
■ It was as a private that 1 enlisted
B as a soldier on the first indication
■of approaching war. It is true
that the partiality of my comrades,
has followed me from that
hour to this, did not permit mo to
IBservo in that h>n 'ruble and self-
ficing position. But Mr.
through all the vicissi-
of war, against its lights and
shadows, its glories and its
■ gloom, 1 never lost sight for one
B hour of my obligations to the pri-
B vate soldiers. From first to last,
ft iu all those years of alternate vic
ft tory and defeat, of hope and de
ft Bpair, my heart was ever paying its
I spontaneous tributes to the match
| less fortitude of that intrepid
ft band, who, shoeloss, half clad and
■ hungry, marched on foot, suffered
■ on picket, and bravely defied the
■ battle’s carnage from the beginning
■ to the end of the struggle without
■ one murmur of discontent. Sir,
I if I had power I would erect to the
■ private soldier the most splendid
ft memorial that gratitude could sug-
I gest, genius could plan or money
I build, but I am too poor for that,
ft Or if I possessed the needed gift
of speech I would leave upon rec
. ord a tribute worthy of them, and
i such as own my convictions and
emotions prompt; but my wjrds
are too feeble for that. There is
one thing, however, which I can
do. I can lay at their feet the
commissions which they won for
me in war and the honors with
c which they have crowned my life
in peace. I can promptly, as I
shall proudly, take my place in
their now' thinned and rapidly dis
solving ranks.
“Mr. President, in these closing
hours of my long service as com
manding general I must ask the
convention’s indulgence for a brief
review of that official relation and
possibly for some suggestions as
to the future.
“I said, Mr. President, that 1
would turn over an army. It is an
army of ex soldiers, of ex-confed
erate soldiers, of ex-fighting con
federate soldiers, at whose prow ss
and endurance enlightened Christ
• endom stood in breathless amaze
ment. It is an army still. Mr.
President, but an army for the
bloody work of war no longer. Its
banners no longer bear the flaming
THE SUMMERVILLE NEWS.
insignia of battle. Its weapons no
longer flash defiance to the foe nor
deal death to opposing ranks. Its
: weapons are now the pen without
malice, the tongue without asper
sion and history without misrepre
sentation. Its aims are peaceful,
philanthropic and broadly patriot
ic. Its sentiment is lofty, gener
ous and just. Its mission is to re
lieve the suffering of the living,
cherish the memory of the dead
and to shield from reproach the
fair name of all. This now mighty
organization, while insisting upon
complete historical justice to the
south, will scorn to do less than
complete justice to the north.
I roud of iho south’s chivalry in
defending the rights of the states,
they honor the heroism of the north
in defending the perpetuity of the
union. Having committed the
south s cause to the arbitrament
of battle, they loyally and man
fully stand by that tribunal’s ver
dict. Fighting and suffering for
tlieii Homes and Rights as men
have rarely fought and suffered in
the world’s history; exhibititing
on a hundred fields and in a thous
and emergencies a heroism never
excelled ; yielding from utter ex
haustion and only when their pros
trate section was bleeding at every
poie, failing after the most desper
ate defensive struggle in human
annals to establish their cherished
confederacy, these high-souled sons
of the south offer this record of de
votion as the noblest pledge of
their fealty to freedom and of their
readiness to defend the republic of
their fathers.
My comrades of the United Con
federate \ eterans if this brief sum
mary fairly represents your senti
ments and your aims, then my cup
°F joy is full indeed. I cannot
doubt, Ido not doubt, that I have
caught and correctly voiced the im
pulses and hopes of this most rep*
lesentative body of southern man
hood- In the first rddress issued
by me as your commander I sought
to embody your sentiments as I did
my own. Let me read a few sen
tences from that address. After
reciting the objects of the United
Confederate A eterans as declared
by your constitution, I said :
No misjudgements can defeat
your peaceful purposes for future.
Your aspirations have been lifted
by the mere force and urgency of
surrounding conditions to a plane
far above the paltry considerations
of partisan triumphs. The honor
of the American republic; the just
powers of the federal goverment;
the equal rights of the states; the
integrity of the constitutional un
ion; the sanctions of law and the
enforcement of order, have no class
of defenders more tr.ie and devoted
than the ex-soldiers of the south
and their worthy descendants. But
you realize the great truth that a
people without memories of heroic
suffering and sacrifices are a peo
ple without a history.
To cherish such memories and re
call such a past, whether crowned
with success or consecrated in de
feat, is to idealize principle and
strengthen character, intensify
love of country and convert defeat
SUMMERVILLE, CHATTOOGA COUNTY, GEORGIA, JUNE 30, 1897.
and disaster into pillars of support
for future manhood and noble wo
manhood. M hether the southern
people under their changed condi
tion may ever hope to witness an
other civilization which shall
equal that which began with their
George Washington and ended
with their Lee, it is certainly true
that the devotion to their glorious
past is not only the surest guaran
ty of future progress, the holiest
bond of unity, but is also the
strongest claim they can present
to the confidence and respect of
the union.
“Mr. President, as long as the
south’s Hag could be held aloft in
the smoko and storm of battle, no
one followed it I think more loyally
than myself, and the judge of all
hearts is my witness that I would
freely have given for its triumph
the last drop of blood in these
veins. No man is more loyal now
to the hallowed memories than are
embalmed with it, but when that
flag went down at Appomattox,
when the fate of war ordained that
this country was to remain one,
with one flag and one destiny, I
turned my thoughts and labors to
the upbuilding of that one country
which was bequeathed to all the
sections by the fathers. From the
morning at Appomattox to this
hour in Nashville it has been my
highest political ambition to be an
humble instrument in the restora
tion of fraternity and unity to the
once divided and embittered sect
ions, upon a basis consistent with
the honor end manhood of all.
“I trust, my comrades that you
will regard these personal allusions
as at least pardonable, although
they may not be essential to a
clear understanding of my stew
ardship. You will also permit me
to recall in that connection. The
indisputable fact that for thirty
years southern leaders have stood
in the forefront of ths country’s
peacemakers. It was Ben Hill, of
Georgia, who in that masterful de
fense of his people on the floor of
congress, called the nation to wit
ness that the ‘south’s sons were in
father’s house and there to stay.’ It
was my long cherished friend, Missis
sippi’s illustrious son, the matchless
Lamar, who uttered in that same hall
the inspired words: ‘My countrymen
know each other, and you will love
each other.’ These noble words from a
southern leader caught the nation’s ear
and thrilled the nation’s heart. It was
Henry W. Grady who in the very pre
cinct of Plymouth rock and in sight of
Bunker Hill, proclaimdd that evangel
of peace that rang in every home
throughout the land. And Mr. Presi
dent, and comrades the proudest hour
iu my own public life was that in which
I was able to pledge to the disturbed
communities of the north the loyal
hearts and strong arms of the south
for the enforcement of law and order.
It was iu that dreaaful hour wheu your
sister city of the west was threatened
wi*h riot, torch and blood; when mob
violence ruled in her streets; M’hen
laws were trampled and civil authority
defied; when flames were spreading a
midst her dwellings; when panic and
dismay filled Chicago’s homesand when
no man could predict the next scene
in the drama—it was in that hour and
on the floor of the senate that I was
able to pledge southern sympathy and
aid and to declare that no men in this
union were more loyal to law’ and to
to public liberty as conserved by law;
none more ready to defend the author
ity of the general government its hon
or its flag and its freedom, than the
heroic remnants of those immortal ar
mies which followed Lee and Jackson,
the Johnstons. Bragg and Hood, or
Jeb Stuart and Bedford Forrest, till
the confedracy fell before the resistless
storms.
“My comrades, the echoes came and
came quickly from all over the land;
and no sweeter solace could come to
my spirit than that which was brought
by the responses from north and south
alike.
“In conclusion, my comrades, let me
hope that the wise conservatism, the
spirit of magnanimity which is always
the brightest gem in the crown of
courage, will mark your career iu the
future as they have in the past.”
“Un another memorable occasion
when speaking as a southern represen
tative, I said, iu substance, let us all
hope that the day is uot distant when
every section will recognize the monu
mental truth that both sides fought
under written constitutions guarantee
ing the same monuments of liberty;
■ that every drop of blood shed was the
price freely paid by the soldier for his
inherited beliefs and cherished con
victions; that every uniform worn by
the brave—whether its color was blue
or gray—every sheet of flame from the
ranks and rifles of both; every cannon
shot that shook Chickamauga’s hills
and thundered around the heights of
Gettysburg; every patriotic prayer or
sigh wafted heavenward from the
north or south; every throb of anguish
in partiotic women’s heart; every
burning tear on woman’s cheek; every
tender ministration by her loving
hands at the dying soldier’s ride—all,
all were contributions for the up-build
ing of American manhood; for the
future defense of American freedom.”
Gen. Gordon re-elected. When
Gen Gordon had concluded his address
a motion that Gen. Joe Wheeler be re
quested to nominate Gen. Gordon for
re-election was made and carried. Gen.
Stephen D. Lee, who had been called
to the chair declared nominations clos
ed and Gen. Gordon was unanimously
re-eleeted. The thousands of delegates
present cheered and waved their hats
and handkerchiefs, and the scene was
a most impressive one.
The committee on credentials re
ported 7,000 delegates present and 1,-
000 camps represented.
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West Point Cadetship.
The examination for applicants for
appointment to the United States mil
itary academy at West Point from the
Seventh district, was held at Calhoun
on Tuesday.
There were twenty-two applicants
for the place and the examination re
sulted in the selection ofN. C. Napier,
of Walker county, with Carl Boyd, of
Adairsville, second. Tom Puckett, of
Cartersville, stood third, Conyers Fite
fourth and Horace Howard fifth.
Mr. John William Cunyus, who was
struck by lightning last week, is rest
ing as well as could be expected. His
burns were severe and the wonder is
that he escaped alive. The hat and
shoes worn by Mr. Cunyus at the time
have been on exhibition at the furni
ture store of Mr. A. B. Cunyus. A
great hole was torn in the hat and the
tops were torn off the shoes with the
tacks melted out of the soles.— Car
tersville News.
J, W. L. Brown threshed out a fine
crop of wheat on his river farm this
week, making an average of twenty
two bushels to the acre. He had fifty
five acres in wheat and got 1210 bush
els which he sold at 75c per bushel.
Courant-American.
Col. R. C. Saxon says that if you
want to get rid of dog feunell now is
the time to mow it. He has tried it
and by mowing it just before the seed
ripens has gotten entirely rid of it.
Try it.—Cartersville Courant-Ameri
ican.
A rude slab in an old Geoorgia corn
field bears this inscription: “On this
spot Amos M ilkins was kicked by a
mule. W e hope he is in heaven but so
far his relatives have been unable to
trace him:”
N ATIOflAlt
ENGAmPIDENT
To Be Held by the Nation
al Guards at Chicka
mauga.
THINK NEXTYEARTHE TIME
The Governor Suggests That
the United States Should
Pay all the Expenses
oF the Encamp
ment,
Atlanta, Ga , Juuo 24.—Gover
nor Atkinson proposes a grand en
campment of the national guard
at Chickamauga. Georgia will
dedicate her monument to the
Confederate dead at Chickamauga
next year and he proposes that the
states ask the federal government
to locate there the proposed en
campment of the national guard,
which includes the volunteer sol
diery of all the states. Monu
ments of the states, north and
south, could be dedicated at the
same time, and in the midst of in
spiring battlefield associations,
hallowed by the blood shed by he
roic dead, the young volunteers
would catch the spirit of their
fathers. States whose troops took
part in the battle of Chickamauga
will have monuments there. North
and south are represented in these
monuments and it is said that
northern and southern valor were
more near’y matched at Chicka
mauga ti an on any other field of
the war. Congress has under con
sideration a bill to appropriate
$2,000,000 for an encampment m
the far west. Governor Atkinson
thinks it would be better to have
it on the ground baptized iu the
blood of I he brave.
The federal government has al
ready spent immense sums of mon
ey in Chickamauga national park,
and miles of beautiful roads have
been made through the reservation.
It would be an ideal site for a
great encampment.
A, H. Potter, with E. C. Atkins
& Co., Indianapolis, Ind., writes:
“I have never before given a testi
monial in my life. But I will say
that for three years we have never
been without Chamberlain’s Colic,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy in
the house, and my wife would as
soon think of being without flour
as a bottle of this Remedy in the
summer season. We have used it
with all three of our children and
it has never failed to cure—not
simply stop pain, but cure abso
lutely. It is all right and anyone
who tries it will find it so.” For
sale by H. H. Arrington.
Here is a puzzle for the kids, re
produced from an exchange by the
Town Talk: “Tie a string about
a yard long to a door key and take
the string in the right hand; hold
it so the key will clear the floor four
or five inches. If you will hold
the key steady enough the key will
begin to swing back and forth in a
straight line. Let another person
take your left hand in his and the
motion of the key will change from
the pendulum like swing to a circu
lar swing. If a third person will
place his hand on the shoulder of
the second person the key will
stop.”
Drs. Calhoun, Rudicil and Bry
ant performad last Saturday a
very delicate operation on a son of
Frank Baggett, who lives on the
Henry farm. An opening was
made into the chest near the left
lung and a large quantity of pus
was removed by a drain pipe,
which greatly relieved the patient.
The operation requires great care
but was successfully performed.
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RAILROAD TRAFFIC.
Heavy Increase Noticeable Oh
the Chattanooga Southern.
Genoral Manager Bonzano, of the
Chattanooga Southern, said yesterday:
“The business outlook is very en
couraging. The business of this line
shows a steady and permanent increase
each month. Our through and local
business both show an increase; the
local increase being greater. The
shipments of groceries, hardware and
general merchandise from Chattanoo
ga to local stations on our line show
an increase of over 50 per cent, over
corresponding months of last year,
which proves to us that the territory
through which we pass is progressing
and prospering.
“If congress ever gets through with
the tariff question I expect to see a
very decided and general improvement
in business. In the meantime, in the
face of the anticipation of some action
by congress and the possibility of re
opening the money question business
has actually improved to a very appre
ciable extent.”—Times.
Mr. Isaac Horner, proprietor of
the Burton House, Burton, W. V.,
and one of the most widely known
men in the state was cured of rheu
matism after three years of suffer
ing. Ho says: “I have not suffi
cient command of language to con
vey any idea of what I suffered, my
physicians told mo that nothing
could be done for me and my friends
were fully convinced that nothing
but death would relieve me of my
suffering. In June, 1894, Mr. Evens,
then salesman for the Wheeling
Drug Co., recommended Chamber
lain’s Pain Balm. At this time
foot and limb were swollen to more
than double their normal size and
it seemed to me my leg would
burst/but soon after I began us
ing the Pain Balm the swelling be
gan to decrease, the pain to leave,
and now I consider that lam en
tirely cured. F<>r sale by 11. 11,
Arrington.
To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. 10c or 25c.
If C. C. C. fail to cure, druggists refund money.
A Unique Souvenir.
Mr. W. L. .Selman, of Crystal
springs, one of the Floyd county vet
erans, received in the year 1865, a
Mexican dollar as a part of his pay for
services in the Confederate army.
This dollar he has kept all these years,
preserving it as a memento of those
thrilling days. A few days ago he
carried the coin to a jeweler of Rome
and had the following inscription plac
ed upon it: “W. L. Selman,Sergeant
Major, Company C., Twenty-third Ga.,
Regiment.” Mr. Selman left Sunday
night for the Nashville re-union and
wore his coin as a badge.—Rome Ar
gus.
“There’s no use in talking,”say
W. H. Broadwell, druggist, La
Cygne, Kas„ “Chamberlain’s Colic,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
does the work. After taking med
icines of my own preparation and
those of others, I took a dose of
Chamberlain’s and it helped me; a
second dose cured me. Candidly
and conscientiously I can recom
mend it as the best thing on the
market.” The 25 and 50 cent
sizes for sale by H. H. Arrington i
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