. Battles and sketches of the Army of Tennessee . the crowd,heads were bowed in remembrance of the fallen heroes. By far the audience was the most distinguished that has gath-ered in Murfreesboro in years, likely in the history of the city. Inthe assemblage were many prominent sons of Tennessee, includingthe remnants of the Army of Tennessee. They were there fromMajor (renerals down to the Johnny Reb who carried the musket. Onehappy feature of the dedication was that all of the comrades stoodupon an equal footing; they were all comrades in the strongest senseof the word, engaged in a love feas
. Battles and sketches of the Army of Tennessee . the crowd,heads were bowed in remembrance of the fallen heroes. By far the audience was the most distinguished that has gath-ered in Murfreesboro in years, likely in the history of the city. Inthe assemblage were many prominent sons of Tennessee, includingthe remnants of the Army of Tennessee. They were there fromMajor (renerals down to the Johnny Reb who carried the musket. Onehappy feature of the dedication was that all of the comrades stoodupon an equal footing; they were all comrades in the strongest senseof the word, engaged in a love feast. Among the more prominent menwho were presenl were: Senator William B. Bate, Governor BentonMcMillin, Hon. James B. Frazicr, of Chattanooga; Hon. James , lion. John C. Ferriss, of Nashville; Hon. E. D. Wilson,f Xa^hville; Judge Frank S. Wilson, Comptroller Theo. King, W. Baptist, lion. J. N. McKenzie and- Dr. J. B. Cowan, of Tulla-homa. WAS A UK AI II III, DAY. Nature smiled upon Murfreesboro for the day. The sun was. 58 I BATTLES AND SKETCHES ARMY OF TENNESSEE. shining brightly, a slight breeze afloat, just enough to rustle the Con-federate flags and bunting, which were displayed in profusion overthe business portion of the town. It was an ideal autumnal day. In front of the monument Captain Richard Beard, master ofceremonies, had a large speakers stand erected. Just over this im-provised stand in a neat frame resting upon the massive testimonialof love and esteem, was the original Eighteenth Tennessee battle flag,which passed through some of the most terrific battles of the civilstrife. With this flag, five color sergeants fell. The last man tocarry the historic emblem was T. J. Nelson, who had it in charge onthe memorable Friday evening of Breckinridges cbarge. Underneaththis flag were Confederate streamers, festooned over the inscription,Lest we forget—1861-65, wrought out in large letters. An archwas also formed across the stand with small United Sta
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