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reunion to members of that command, at his residence, 202 Amite street ; and from 8:30 to 10:30 P. M., a reception was given by Mrs. Margaret Hays (Mr. Davis' daughter) in the State library in the Capitol.

THE CONFEDERATE DEAD OF MISSISSIPPI.

Unveiling of a Monument to them at Jackson, Miss., June 3, 1890.

ORATION BY SENATOR E. C. WALTHALL.

Not since the memorable days of 1865 had so many men who wore the gray been at one time in the city of Jackson, Miss., as on this bright and balmy Wednesday, June 3, 1890. It was computed that the visitors numbered more than twenty thousand.

Before the sun was up the streets were a moving mass of humanity. The old veterans were full of enthusiasm, and cheer after cheer filled the air as they caught sight of one of their distinguished leaders. When General Gordon and Governor Stone appeared at the City Hall to head the line of March, both of them

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upon the shoulders of as many old soldiers as could lay hands on them.

At 10 o'clock this morning the National Guards of this State, under command of General Billups, marched from their quarters through the streets to the City Hall, where the grand procession formed, and after marching through the streets, proceeded to the monument, where the unveiling ceremonies took place.

ORDER OF FORMING.

From the City Hall the procession moved to the Capitol at 1 1 A. M., in the following order:

i. Mississippi National Guard.