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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 26. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones) 6 2 Browse Search
The Daily Dispatch: May 4, 1861., [Electronic resource] 5 1 Browse Search
Robert Underwood Johnson, Clarence Clough Buell, Battles and Leaders of the Civil War. Volume 4. 2 2 Browse Search
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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 26. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 1.11 (search)
e and eloquent speeches by prominent men. Southland Moans for its heroes. Reverence and patriotism guiding spirits of the occasion. Splendid oration by Ex-Governor Thomas G. Jones, with inspiring addresses by Colonel W. J. Sanford, Colonel J. W. A. Sanford, Captain Ben. H. Screws, and Hon. Hilary A. Herbert. Historic tribute of Alabama women. Five thousand earnest persons yesterday witnessed the unveiling of the Confederate monument on Capitol Hill. Close to the historic structure iGod and this multitude, we reverently dedicate to the glory of a common country, and unfold for the benefaction of mankind, the priceless treasure of the life and character of the Confederate soldier. Colonel Sanford's oration. To Colonel J. W. A. Sanford had been delegated the privilege of delivering the oration preliminary to the unveiling of the figure emblematic of the Confederate infantry. Upon being introduced by the chairman, Colonel Sanford said: Mr. President, Ladies of the M
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 26. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), The monument. (search)
The monument. History of the movement that resulted in its erection. The articles of incorporation of the Monument Committee or Association, were filed on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 1885, the incorporators being E. A. O'Neal, W. S. Reese, W. L. Bragg, Josiah Morris, William B. Jones, W. W. Screws, William W. Allen, Jacob Griel, John W. A. Sanford, H. A. Herbert, J. B. Gaston, Thomas G. Jones, H. C. Tompkins, J. H. Higgins and D. S. Rice. W. S. Reese was elected chairman and T. J. Rutledge secretary of the board of incorporators. It was under the auspices of this organization that Mr. Davis came to Montgomery in April, 1886, and laid the corner stone of the present noble and everlasting monument to the Confederate soldiers of Alabama. The men who started the work of building the monument, and all who aided them, have cause to feel grateful for the glorious result. It took only a short while to develop the fact that no matter how earnest or industrious they might be, they woul
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 26. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Index. (search)
, General G. W., 243. Randolph, John, 350. Raoul, Miss C. T., fired the gun proclaiming the secession of Alabama, 212. Reeve, Captain, E. Payson, 111. Reilly, Major, James, 161. Richmond, Va., Fall of, 375; hotels in 1863, 3. Rodes, General R. E., Commendation of Alabama troops, 31. Roosevelt, Hon., Theo., 342. Rosser, Rev. Dr. Leo., 18. Rowe, Colonel, Residence of, 25. Ruffin, Edmund, at Fort Sumter, 107. Russell, Lord, John, 332. Ryan, Lieutenant, killed, 11. Sanford, Col. J. W. A, Address of, 209. Sanford, Col. W. J., Address of, 184. Schenck, Rev. Dr. B S., 316 Screws, Capt. B. H., Address of, 212. Secession, Blain on, 59; right of, 189, 210, 330, 336. Seymour, Horatio, on the conquest of the South, 325. Shafer, Miss, Rose, Bravery of, 12. Shatter, General W. R., 227. Shields, Col. John C , 241. Shiloh, Battle of, 225. Simons, Gen., Jas., 108. Slave, Southern relation of master to, 262. Slavery not the cause of the disrupt