Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-10-22

tutored and made, at the Will OF man, TO
splash over the wheels OF our commerce.
Machinery Is going to the crude materials
OF The South, and not, as in past days. raw
matter to the machinery, which In turn Is
brought back 10 the spot where II origl-
mated and sold AZ manufactured goods.
England abounded In pine pastures and
extensive downs; great numbers OF sheep
were fed, and wool was great article OF
trade; but at first they sold to the Flemings
and Lombards, who manufactured II into
clott; and il was not until the time OF Ed
ward lIl-iourteen hundred years after
the period at which England's "hstory nj
reason" began-lhat Flemish weayers were
imported into the kingdom TO teach the
art, after which she manufactured her
products st home.
The South l. now taking the green
stalks OF her plants aud forming them into
texture so smooth. so snowy white, so
| firm, and yet so flexible, as TO wrap around
the limbs and adapt itself 10 every move
ment OF the body; and In lawns and cam
brics, 10 dow in such undulating folds a;
almost to resemble the rentus teriIiS, the
'wOyen wind OF the Romans"
Ispeak OF all this, sir, because, while oc-
cnpying the position you do OF knowing
no North, no South, no East, or no West,
Il will give you pleasure to know that the
South Will contribute her proportionate
share To- the future grandeur and glory OF
the American republic.
The Oh Mother OF Presidents to-day wei.
comes within her borders President Of the
United States, and know that | voice the
sentiments OF this vast multitude when
tender TO you and the distinguished citizens
a1H nj bA "A
cere, hearty, and cordial welcome to Viz
ginia. Virgnians not only feel the most
profound yeneration for the high Office,
whose duties you so ably discharge, but
they respect the man who fills 1t. We
share, SIR, the feenng so prevalent
elsewhere. that under your AdmniStrf-
tion the destiny OF the country has been
committed 10 wise. conservative, and safe
hands, and that constitutional liberty is
secure. Aye, that constitutional liberty
which has been compared to a tall tree
which covers with It, shade large surface,
whose roots shoot wide and deep through
the soil aud entwine themselves around the
eternal rocks, so that TO pull il down the
earth itself must be uptorn.
We believe, Mr.. President, that you Will
stand irm in the defence OF the principles
OF government inauguratcd by The iorefa-
Tiers. The mutterings OF discomfort have
become hollow-tOnPd, and recoil from your
amor Of right 9s the dashing surges re-
hound from the rock-barred beach OF the
ocean.
From the stormy night Of the past we
seem to sec you standing on the mountain
top. like another Moses bearing only in
yOui hands, with erect brow and reSolute
heart, the tables Of the law, while marching
on without fear OF obstacle, or doubt Of vic
tory.
May your administration bring TO the
whole country light, life, aud hope; and
may the prayer ascend to our fathers God
Z" that the sword has been beaten into the
ploughshare, and the spear INTO the pruning
hook; that State shall not Lift up its
arm against State, neither shall they know
war any more" but that the reign oi peace
and prosperity shall be as lasting ss the
home Of the Stars-as eternal As the fOunda-
tions OF the everlasting hills.
COLONEL BEVERLEY.
When ihc Governor concluded. Colonel
Beverley introduced President Cleveland,
as follows:
MIR. Pre,ident.-I have the honor and
the very great pleasure OF welcoming you.
this exhibition Of the products Of the his
tOric soil OF old Virginia. In the name Of
the farmers OF tie Union thank YOU for
yo,n -epeaicdly-expressed interest in their
behalf.
| ba.e the honor, ms fellow-cllizens, -
present TO YOU the Chief Magistrate OF our
nation. His administration, a. once bold
and conservative, honest, wise, and just to
all classes and all sections. has brought u
our own beloved South The peace OF union
restored mt length in very truth, by the
blessing OF God, ne trust. TO be disturbed
no more forever. lie j. the only President
who has ever felt il TO be i'm his line OF duty
to bring il to the attention OF Congress
whether there be erieyous burdens by bad
legislation laId upon the business OF the
American farmer which their duty demands
Of them that they shall remove.
And when again be shall honor Us by hi'
presence we may venture the hope that he
Will bring with him as one OF bis cOnSiilu-
tional advisers a Secretary Of Agriculture,
thereby giving full and substantial rccogni-
ton to that great calling Of the people,
which j. the most ancient and iliu'trous a.
il IS the most stlmpOrtant pursuit OF
| introduce TO you, my ieil0w-cliiZ us,
His EXcelency Grover CltN Gland, President
Of the United States.
REPLY OF THE PRESIDENT.
As the Presidents poItly form came in
view of the crowd below cheer after cheer
rose in The air. While they continued Mr..
Cleveland stood cool aad self-pOssCs>ed.
with his right hand inserted In the breast o!
his coat, surveying the mass oi humanity
below. As lac commenced to speak all be-
came very quiet, and he was listened to
with tie most eager and respectful aiten-
tioa during his address, winch was as iol-
lows:
Fcllow.Ciiizens Of Virclnia,-While !
thank YOU most sincerely FOR your Kind re-
ception. and recognize in its heartiucsS the
hospitality for which the people Of Virginia
have always beCu distinguished, am fully
aware that your demonstration Of welcome
is rendered not 10 an individual, but to an
incumbent OF the Office which crowns the
Government OF the United States. The
state Of Virginia, the Mother Of Presidents,
seven Of whose sons have filled that high
office, to-day grects a President who fer the
FIST time meets Vircinians upon Nrsinian
soil. [ApplaEse.]
congratulate myself that my Grst intro
ductlou TO The people OF Virginia occurs at
time when they are surrounded by the eX'
hihilS Of the productiyeness and prosperity
Il their State. Whatever there may be OF
Ionor IN her history, and however much OF
pridc there may be In her traditions, her
rue greatness is here exemplifed. In our
.isterhoO1 OF States the leading and most
commanding place mustbe gained and Kept
~ that Commonwealth which, by the labor
and intelligence OF her citizens, can produce
The most OF those things which meet the
necessities and desires OF mankind. But the
mll advantage Of that which may be yielded
TO State by the toll and ingenuity OF
uer people is not measured alone
hy the money value OF the pro.
duet. The efforts and the struggles OF
her farmers and her artisans not only
create new values in the field OF agricul'
mre. and in the arts and manufactures, but
hey at the same time produce rugged.
>elf.reliant, and independent men, AMI cul-
liyatc that product which more than all
others ennobles a State-a patriotic, earn
cst American citizenship. lApplause.l
This will flourish in every part ot the
American domain; neither drought nor rain
,an iniure IL. for 1t takes root m true hearts
enriched by love OF country. There are no
new varieties in this production; II must
5c the same wherever seen, and 4 quality
: neither sound nor genuine Upie-' Il
rows TO deck and beautiiy an en- ct nd
united nation, nor unless it srpp ~ and
~ustains the institutions aud tn Con
ment founded to protect American i,htrty
and happiness.
The present administration OF the Gov