. Minutes . tly issued by I0x-rresident Roosevelt for the restoration of the name of .Jefferson Davison the tablet of Cabin John Bridge, Washington, 1). C. This act of justice must <omnieml itself to every true Americanpatriot, and will place the name of Jefferson Davis where it rightfullybelongs as a matter of history; therefore, be it Resolved, That we. the Tinted Confederate Veterans, do expressour appreciation to the Cubed Slates Government for this of the services of Jefferson Davis as Secretary ot War,and for this further proof of the desire of the Federal Govern
. Minutes . tly issued by I0x-rresident Roosevelt for the restoration of the name of .Jefferson Davison the tablet of Cabin John Bridge, Washington, 1). C. This act of justice must <omnieml itself to every true Americanpatriot, and will place the name of Jefferson Davis where it rightfullybelongs as a matter of history; therefore, be it Resolved, That we. the Tinted Confederate Veterans, do expressour appreciation to the Cubed Slates Government for this of the services of Jefferson Davis as Secretary ot War,and for this further proof of the desire of the Federal Government toblot out all that remains of sectional prejudice and thus unite this greatpeople under one banner; and, furthermore, be it Resolved, That we express our thanks to the Confederated SouthernMemorial Association for its action in bringing this subject so forciblyto the minds and attention of officials at Washington by the adoption of aresolution to this effect at the annual convention in Richmond, June 1, Report of the Monumental Committee, U. C. V. 27 The Rehabilitation of Old Blandford Church. To the east of Petersburg, Va., in full view of the great bat-tlefield around that city, stands what has long been knownas the Old Blandford Church, which dates back to the year1735, used as a sacred place of worship till a newer, larger, moreconvenient church was built, about the beginning of the nine-teenth century, after which it was reserved for funeral pur-poses in connection with the burial ground lying beside it. Intime the floors, doors and windows decayed, but there were leftstanding the walls and roof intact. Lone relic of the nast! old mouldering pile,Where twines the ivy round its ruins gray. The land where the battles rod blast Has flashed to the future the fame of the past. The land where the ruins are spread, And the living tread light on the hearts of the dead. A land with a gravein each spot And names in the graves that shall not be forgot. A land that hath st
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