The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1875-11-04
stonewall Jacksons's Statue.

RICHMOND, VA, Oct 26.-This day
has been made memorable in the an.
naia of Richmond and lent addition
al lustre to the proud name Of Virgin
la by the tribute of its people to the
memory of it's gallant warrior, patriot
and Christian soldier, Gen. T. j.
(StonewalD Jackson, on the occasion
OF. the formal Inauguration of the
statue by Foley, presented to Virgin
ia by number Of English gentlemen
Tho iml osing pageant and interest
ing ceremonies combined to make the
grahdest demonstration ever witness
sed in this city. The attraction OF
the State fair, and this extraordinary
event hae brought together people
from every direction within the Dor.
ders Of the State, as we'll as from
sympathizing communities byond
This fact was evidenced on all sides
by the crowded condition of the
streets, the holiday appearance of the
city, the many thousands of specta-
tors along the line of march and the
general enthusiasm that prevailed.
Decorations ofevery description were
to be seen in every direction, em-
bracing evergreens in every conceiv-
able shape, festoonings of the nation.
al colors, appropriate inscriptions,
banners and flags of many nations
tile Federal and English colors pre-.
dominating. At an early hour the
principal streets began to present an
animated appearance, the crowds
augmenting steadily until the pro
cession moved, by which time the
sidewalks along the zoutc of N arch
W re crowded with surging masses
and every available PLACE where a
view could be Lad filed with eager
81 eclators. The procession occupied
one hour and hal fin passing Il given
point, moving rapidly, and was com
posed Of all the city military-infant-
ry and artillery-and many visiting
C mpaniee, including members of the
famous StoncwaIl brigade, and sew
eral civic societies, besides a long
cortege OF carriages and other yohic,
les containing many distinguished in
dividuals. Gen. Joseph E. Johnston
was chief marshal, and Gen. Harry
Heth, his principal assistant The
colored organizations decided not to
turn out. The procession was massed
in the vicinity of the yelled statue.
After prayer by Bishop Daggett,
Governor K.emper made an intro>
ductory address, in which he spoke in
most feeling terms of the occasion
and in eulogy of Jackson. In one OF
his references to this tribute to the
memory Of great man, he said
"Let it endure as perpetual express
sion OF that world wide sympathy
with true greatness which prompted
80 noble gift from Great Britain to
Virginia, and let its preservation at-
test the gratitude of the common.
wealth to these great hearted gentle.
men of England, who originated and
procured it as q tribute to the mem
ory of her son." He concluded by
introducing Rev. Mr.. M. ID Hoge, of
the Presbyterian Church, as the or.
ator of the day. DR.. Hoge, after an
eloquent exordium, in which lie allu.
ded to the hallowed memories sug-
gested by the occasion and the inspir
ing scene before him, discussed what
he considered the three elements of
the secret of Jackson's power snd in-
hhence: First, in the fact that he
was the incarnation of those heroic
qualities which fit their possessor to
lead and command grand armies
second, his was the greatness which
comes without being sought for it's
own sake-the unconscious greatness
which results from self sacrafice and
bODrenne devotion tn dnfv third 49,