Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-05-31

vIRaIN1A-rAsr, PRESENT. AND FurURE

'1oANAA-fASTs FkESENT, AND FUTUHE.
On last Thursday night. in the Opera Hall OF
this city, after being Introduced by Hon. Mar
snail Hanger, Hon. ]. Randolph Tucker de-
lfvered his admirable address on the Past,
Present, and Future Of Virginia, for the benefit
Of the West Augusta Guard. 1t is an address
worthy OF Its distinguished author. and Of the
the grand subject of which 1t treats and we
nope that 1t will be delivered In ali parts OF
this State. as 1t presents views in q graphic
ana forcible manner which cannot fail to pro-
duce good effects upon all apprsciative minds.
IL not only shows that there 10 no decadence
In the material prosperity Of our good old
state, and that a bright future is in prospect,
II our citizens Will do their duty. but it also
shows that Virginia has ever been true to the
fundamental principles Of liberty, in which
she has shown in all her history mo variable
ness or shadow of turning" and sets forth with
the clearness of light the great principles in
volved In the war of the revolution, a. we a.
in that Of the late war between the States, en-
abling the young men. who have grown up
since, to comprehend what was the real issue
involved in that unfortunate fratricidal and
bloody contest.
1t Is an able and philosophical dissertation
upon the important subjects Of which it treats,
presented In a most attractive and impressive
manner, with the eloquence OF true oratory,
and furnishes rich intellectual feast to all
who have the good fortune to hear it.
This cultured, able, eloquent, and justly
honored and distinguished son Of Virginia
could render no greater service to the Old
Commonwealth than by delivering this adj
mirable address in all portions of the State,
and we earnestly hope that all will have an
opportunity to hear 1t.
We had intended to give brief sketch Of
this address, setting forth the subjects en-
braced in it, and the views presented, but re-
luctantiy find that our space is this week, 80
limited as to prevent. which we very much re-
greet. We would state. however, that no re-
port which we could make. unless we would
publish 1t in full. could do Justice to it. 1t IL
as null OF thought as an egg is Of meat and no
part could be omitted without impairing It.
The Stonewall Brigade Band furnished az.
cellent music on this interesting occasion, and
the West Augusta Guard were present in full
uniform.
Some time after the address in the Opera Hall.
the West Augusta Guard, accompanied by the
Brigade Band and q number Of citi-
zens. marched to the residence Of II. st. Geo.
Tucker, Esq, at the junction of Frederick and
Green streets, with whom his father, Hon. ].
Randolph Tucker, was stopping..
After music by the Band, Col. Jas. II. Skin
ner. who had been deputed by the West Au-
gusta Guard as their spokesman for the occa-
sion, in felicitous manner expressed the
thanks OF the Company to Mr.. Tucker for his
Kindness In delivering his address for their
benefit. to which Mr.. Tucker replied at some
length, In which he gave good counsel to the
young men. and enjoined upon them to stand
by their mother State, to do all they
could for her prosperity. and to cherish with
Affection her traditions and prin cipIes, and
seek to add to the brightness of her glory, and
10 make her in the future, as she had been in
he past, the MODEST and most glorious State
10 the Union of States.
In response to calls, DR.. FauntIeroy made .
ew remarks. after which the Company de-
parted. and thus was concluded an occasion Of
profit and pleasure.
Tea. Coffee, and Chocolate Syrups, on
1raught. at DIR. N. WAIT Il RRO.,S mavI7-4t