Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1871-04-25
THE CORNER STONE.


Tomorrow (the 26uh inst will be day
OF deep interest to the people of ChArIestoWn
and the large concourse of visitors who will
doubtless be present on the occasion.
An act of simple justice-Oue that will at
the same time be a testimonial worthy of those
who will bestoW twill then be performed.
The laying Of the corner stone Of the monu-
ment about to be erected in Edge Till Gene
terry will be the beginning of discharge Of
debt of gratitude which all feel to be due to
the memory of the brave men whose precious
dust repOSes around it. Although the pur>
pose has been lOng entertained aud its prose-
cutiOn has been conducted under circum-
stances which at times seemed to threaten its
defeat, yet the carnes'nrsS aud devotion Of
those who had charge Of it never waned or
Wavered for \ moment. until its consumma-
tiOn was secured. Foremost among those, as
in all like enterprises. to whom the work is
indebted for its success are the ladies' of the
county who have given it the aid of their
powerful advocacy Their unEailiug resources
have furnished the weapons for a triumph
of woman appeared in greater Iuveliness than
while labOring patiently and increasingly TO
this patriotic end. She shall have her re-
ward
The stately column which for ages will
greet the stranger and the citizen will stand
no less memorial to the sweet charities of
her nature than the memory of the heroic
martyrs who slumber at its base.
We hope and believe that the day appointed
for the ceremonies of inaugurating this monu.
mens will be honored, as it should be. by the
presenee of all who appreciate the work about
to be accomplished. Let all come who can,
and testify by their attendance that they still
cherish, aud will continue to cherish and re,
we're the names of the men who, with their
lives in their hands. went forth to battle for
cause, which though lost deserved the sacri
fees made in its behalf. Let us never be
charged with Gorge,fulness of what these men
did and suffered.
We have reason to believe that all the nee.
eSsary arrangements to make the day one long
to be remembered have been made The
ceremonies will be conducted, have been active
aud uutiring in their efforts to make the &C.
eaSion impressive and successful They have
extended in~itafions 70 sister Lodges in Vir-
Ginia, Maryland and distant parts of West
Virginia. and have bern assured that the craft
will be largely represented.
They confidently expect that Col. Roht F.
WirheTS. an orator Of unusual powers aud who
is now in the neighbnrh"nd will deliver the
address. Those who remember the splendid
Efforts made by Col. " during his Campaign.
a few years since. as rhc Conservative candi-
date for Governor OF Nireiuil, will know the
treat in store for all VIII" will have the
pleasure OF hearing him under the inspira.
tiHns Of such occa$ign "a this II is due to
Col w. who Dor" such conspicuous and
honorable part in the great conres. inr South
ern independence. to say that he hiss, nj some
sacrifice and at short notice, accepted the in-
vitation to be with us This acceptance places
rs under the greatest obligations To him.
The surviving soldiers of the late Confe,.-
erato army have expressed, in large numbers.
their willingness and desire to be present.
Bands Of music have been engaged and sew
eral Of the best vocaIists of the county have
united {" form a strong choir for the occasion
The ladies. Will! = view '" a sill further Tnrt
t. achieve the great object in vieW propose
giving dinner an the occasion. which will
be served on the lower floor of Major Hawk :
Coach Factory. on Liberty street. The pro.
ceeds will be Cor the benef, of the mouu-
mental fund
We d" not feel it necessary to express tho
hope that the rroverbiaI hospitality Of .Jcffer-
son county will be conspicuous on the occa-
sion.
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