The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1863-10-14
Rirbmunh 9ispatrt.
sDSksDAr MORNING OcroBGx Il, 1888.
[coRRFspoNDEscE OF RICHMOND DISPATCH
LEXINGTON. Va. Oc4 10 1see

SAiNoAON, va, OcI. III, 1868.
"Bury me at Lexington, In the Valley ol
Virginia" These words are said to hare beer
uttered BY that great, good, and lamented
man, General T. J. Jackson, Just before his
death, and, in accordance with his sacred
command, all that is mortal of the most re.
nowned and successful military genius that
the war, or probably that modern ages, has
produced, now lies inferred within the walls
OF the Presbyterian cemetery, located in the
southwestern suburbs of this delightful vii
lagc. Nothing marks the SPOT where his
mortal remains lie to distinguish his grave
from that Of others save dimtnutive Con
federae flag not larger than q ladys ker-
chief This tiny emblem Is fastened to q
staff not more than two feet long, and placed
at the head Of the grave, and there waves as
IL to illustrate the modest pretensions Of the
great hero Of the Valley of Virginia. Clos.
by his side small grave is to be seen, which
contains the remains Of his child, who died
few years ago. and not far distant is the
grave Of his first wife, ''Eliuor, the daughter
ot George and Julia Junkin," with o plain
marble slab at the head. His late residence
is situated near the centre Of town, and. like
everything else planned By him, is modest
aud nnpretendihg. It is now tcnanted by
DR.. Freeman, late Of Shenandoah county, Va
There Is much to commend this town as q
place of residence to the fave and preference
of those seeking home. 1t contains about
$500 inhabitants, and is located, as is well
known to most Of your readers, in the most
fertile and healthy section of the State, CON-
bining as it docs natural beauty of scenery,
together with the elegant style of the many
splendid residences which are to be seen in
and around the town. 1t is also one of the
principal seats Of literature in the South
The Military Institute, now in a flourish
ing condition, has over 800 cadets. The
Washington College, a well arranged and
commodious institution, was erected by
the beneicencc of John Robertson, Esq,
who willed his entire estate for it's erection.
The Ann Smith Academy, for the instruction
Of females, is another institution Of note,
aud is well conducted, deserving the liberal
patronage which it receives. TO this may
he added five or six public schools of lesser
note.
Trere are five churches-twO Methodist,
one Baptist, one Presbyterian, and one Epis-
copalian. Like nearly all the residences in
the town, they are remarkable for their neat
and elegant appearance. 1t is fact worthy
Of note that there cannot be found q dilapi-
dated building within the town limits Like
most other towns the inhabitants have
Mayor. Mr.. Geo. w. Adams Is the present
incumbent of that office, but quiet and good
order reigns supreme, and he seldom has
any culprits at his bar of justf AS an IL
lustratiOn of the morals of the place, il may
be stated that have been informed by one
of the "oldcst inhabitants" that he never
has yet heard of robbery being committed
in the town. There is now very little busi-
ness doing, and only three or four stores
seem to have any goods, and these are scant-
lily furnished. Every man appears to be liv
ing, as it were, ''On his own hook" Pro-
ductiye gardens are attached to nearly every
house, which relieves the inhabitants of the
imposition practiced by Lucksters aud mar
ket men on us unfortunafes Of the crowded
cities. There are very few, il any, INDECENT
persons here, and but few spectators in the
nccessaries OF life who are residents. Lex
ington and the counties around are, how
ever, favored by number of spectators, &c,
from abroad. They are said to have come
principally from Lynchburg and Richmond.
The former city, however, has the reputation
of having furnished the larger number who
trade in this section, and all that need be
done on arrival here is to register your name
and write Lynchburg opposite, and you are
set down as merciess eXtortioner and hell
deserving speculatcr at once. Something
might be said of the home of your cores
pondent, but knowing, as he does, that there
are number OF his fellow-towns,nen who
have been guilty of the crimes alleged, he
will leave those guilty the task of defending
themselves.
A public meeting has been called here at
November Court, to take into consideration
and provide for the wants of the families OF
soldiers in service, and others in the county
who may be in needy circumstances. DR..
Harris, formerly State Senator Of the Au-
gusta district, will address the citizens on
the occasion. 1t is also stated that steps will
be taken to put stop to speculating in the
necessaries of life within the county; but
our Rockbridge friends will find in this that
Jordan ia really a hard road to travel" un-
less they will tar and feather every man who
is caught at the nefariOus practice. More
anon. U. K.