The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-10-27
8irl,nrolld alspatth.
WEDNESDAY,. OCTOBER q, 1870 1870.
fryem the pispatca of Tnesday3
sFl !! JACKSON!
Sketch Of the Life, Triumphs s Death
oFTHE
CHRISTIAN SOLDIER,
Vlginias Great Memorial Day /!
EEGLAND'S GIFT TO THE
OLD DOMINION.
FolEy's.LAsT AND MODEST WORK
History and Description of the
Statue and PEDESTAL.
THE STATUE AS SEEN IN THE
ROYAL ACADEMY AND AS
IT NOW APPEARS.
THE STATUE AS SEEN IN THE
ROYAL ACADEMY AND AS
IT NOW APPEARS.
The Inscription Is
Preparations for the Unwilling.
Procession Of Military, Mem
beers Of the Stonewa1l Bri.
caSie. other Veterans,
and Civic Societies
and Citizens.
sc, Sc, sc.

This historic city will to-day have added
TO her wealth of interest spectacle as sub
lime as any that ever claimed place in her
annals. In the height Of the Indian sum-
mer, when the air is softest and sweetest,
when the fields and forests are clad in their
russell hues, and all nature is peace and quiet,
loving multitudes will assemble to do honor
to the most conspicuous hero Of the late war
and to celebrate an event of pleasing signit-
canoe that will for the moment at least claim
the attention of the civilized world. An
Epglsh.speakipg and an EugIish.descenGed
people, politically separated from the mo-
ther country for nearly hundred years,
yet bound to her by strong ties of knship
and affection, are TO receive into their dear
care and to inaugurate with imposing ccre"
monies the statue OF Christian soldier sent
by English admirers. .... f..
In Virgins, where Jackson was born and
lived, and for whom he left bis study to re-
sumo mis- sword, long laiddown-here, where
his victories were achieved; beyond all, here
| q this city, that was more than once saved
from capture and destruction by the swift
ness OF bis movements. the ferceness of his
attacks, the thunder of bis blows-it is only
natural that his life and character should be
appreciated.
But with our ports bockaded it was rare
that Confederate accounts Of battles fought
and victories won could reach other lands !;
and though the enemy's prints raised clouds
Of Misrepresentation, and endeavored to
obscure and belitue Jackson's triumphs. his
fame burst through all and shed its lustre
across the waters. When he died the Con.
federacy was almost palsied with horror;
the enemy hushed their triumphs in cenfcs-
sions OF bis genius, his goodness, and bis
greatness. In England they said that in his
death the best general the war had pro-
duced was lost, and those there who had
watched his figure grandly riding into his.
tory took immediate steps to have placed in
imperishable bronze his form and features,
tina. posterity looking upon it might see their
verdict and feel his presence. A statue erected
BY Virginia to jackson would have been a
proud mothers tribute to fondly loved
son. Blu. this tribute from strangers is The
testimonial of those who viewed his career
with kindly yet critical eyes; Who measured
his genius with European generals, and bis
manhood with the most chivalric of thei
knishtly race.
When the Confederacy went down, wher
new light was thrown upon Jackson's gene
raship, the admiration OF him was heighten
ed, and fresh efforts were made to secure tn
necessary money for the statue. No meal
hands were allowed to perform the work. i
was given to Foley, then Eugland's greatest
sculptor. Scarcely had it been cast when bt
went to join
'' The innumerabie caravan that moves
TO that mysterious realm where each shall take
His chamber In the silent balls of DEATH"
1t was probably his last, and has been pro
nounced by many his best work. The statue
was accepted by the State, and will be in
augurated under her auspices. Everything
brilliant and imposing.
The Governor Of the State will preside q
the unwilling, and Rev. DR.. d. d. Hoge,
distinguished scholar and polished speaker
ana friend OF Jackson, will be the orator Q
the day. Tens Of thousands of men, womcr
and children will listen to his words, might
cheers and salvos OF artillery will welcom
the first sight of the statue, and complet
suspension of business to-day and an illumi
nation and fireworks tonight will all so (
makeup perfect exhibition of Virginia.
gratitude to the English donors and Il splcn.
did memorial Of our love to Jackson.
: 10 the columns Of this mornings Dispatch
will be found an account of the life. character,
and services Of the renowned chieftain "a
sketch of bis military career ; and an entirely
new version OF the manner In which he re-
ceiyed the wounds that caused his death.
The reader will also find an account Of the
organization Of the Stonewall brigade, a
s rosie, Of its brave commanders, a full history
and description Of the statue and pedestal as
Q well asthe inscription upon the statue, be
sides much other valuable matter which will,
ne hope, make our pap,r welcome visitor
to every household.
f!5a Skekcn o. aGe Lille OF Jackson.
The main facts In the life Of Stonewali Jack.
son are as familiar TO our people as house.
bold words; but as many details concerning
him are not Within the reach Of all, and will
be OF deep interest to dayto the thousands
who seek to do him honor, a Dispatch re-
porter whose proud pryilescit was to march
wilh the "toat cavalry" has prepared the
following 5.Ts sl-7
Personal "REMINISCENCES AND ANECDOTES OF
sreNEwALL JACKSON
i used TO hear the cadets OF the Virginia
Military Institute speak OF q silent, stern, but
hard working professor. whom they called