Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-10
LIBBY HILL MONUMENT
MEETIsG AT THE THEATRE LAST EIGHr
IN FURTHzRANeE or THIS MOVE
Remarks by Governor Lee. DR.. GOODWIN,
and Judge Farrar-Letters from
kessrs. Daniel end Wise.

Hessrs. Danitl end Wlse'
A mass meeting was held in the Thea
ire last night in the interest Of the mon
ument proposed TO be erected on Libby
Hill to the private soldier and sailor OF
the Confcderacy. II was an event that
was anticipated with much interest, as 1t
was intended to give impetus to tins
worthy movement. The committees had
executed their work thoroughly, ana
every detail was perfected. Mrs. Powell.
owner of the Theatre, rendered the use OF
the house, Mr.. Felix Jardella placed hls
band at the disposal OF the committee,
and Mr.. Catlin kindly decorated the
front OF the stage with potted plants.
Everything was complete and without
cost to the Monument Committee.
THE WEATHER INTERPRETERS.
Rain fell steadily throughout the day,
and at night besides wet streets those
who turned out had to encounter the rain,
which was still falling gently. AS con-
sequence not more than one third OF the
seats on the orchestra floor were fillea,
and but few Of those in the dress circle
were occupied. There were, however,
several ladies who braycd the storm.
About 8 o'clock the band struck up,
and, while waiting for the exercises 10
open, entertained the audience with
several spirited airs.
DIR. HoGE DOESN'T SPEAK.
When it was found that as conse-
uuence OF the bad weather tho attend-
ance was small, the question of post
poning the meeting was discussed by
members of the committees, the speak
ers, and officers of the association. 1t
was decided before determining the mat
ter to call on Mrs. Powell and learn
whether the house could be gotten for
another evening. She readily consented
that it might be used any evening that
suited the association; ; but she advised
the committee not to adjourn the meet
ing without one speech at least. 1t was
decided that DIR. Hoge. who was TO make
the speech OF the evening, should with
hold his address until another meeting
arranged to be held on Monday night,
February 9th, when it is expected that
Major Daniel will also be present.
GOVERNOR LEE.
At half-past 8 o'clock the members OF
the committees and the specially invited
quests walked out on the st0ge. The
appearance OF Governor Lee was the
signal for an outburst of applause from
the audience. President y. {. Rich.
ardson called the meeting to order and
presented the Governor as the presiding
officer of the evening. The Governor,
after the cessation of applause, expressed
his regret that so many who had intended
attending the meeting were kept away
by the bad weather, and said
| A few weeks ago a meeting was held IN o sec
ton Of this city for the purpose Of Initiating
| movement TO erect upon proper site mohu'
| ment TO commemorate the sublime courage, lht
| grand herosm, snd the unialtering devotion tt
| duty Of the southern soldier and sailor.
We assemble hero % add fresh fuel 70 tht
| fires kindled there that they m1y burn hlgl
| and higher and brigst and brighter until th'
/ altar OF our hopes is permanently lighted by tht
! torch OF success. The heartstrines OF thl9 hu
/ dience ylbrate tonight with the rich memories
which cluster around the heroic acts OF the pthN'
| son Of the South who, practically without pay
poor IN rament and scanty in ratons, ye
| rivalled soldiers Of the greatest natious upOi
! earth in all that makes war glorious upon lh'
/ battlefield or the choicest deeds OF human
! yalor imperishable in history. Mhetnel
! stOrmed at night with shot and she'll. or iac
| TO face win the fash Of musketry, or always ~
ranks whose fianks we're ilanked Dy the iohge
| lines of their opponents the Confederate sJldit
| was ever the same, from the formation OF th
| stone wall at the first Manassas. upon which IN
! army Of Mcdowell was broken lntO lrGsHiioWnHs NV :
as break the oceans waves uloH ~ ~ s hair,
shore even 10 tic going down OF ne sun oenlii'
| tho Hills and the wind behind the clouds a. AP
/ pomattox. [Applause.I
AZ an oGlcer want 10 bear testimony 10 III
| fact that whatever | accomplished III an huniDu Du
wav Ia tnat contest was due TO the courage OF M
/ iroouers. aud tonight AK 10 bo pormtted :
! casta forget me-notn upon the graves ol thOs
| who arc now but
"Handful Of dust in the land Of their choice,
| A name Ia song and story.
| And Fame 20 shout with her trumpet VOICE
| Dead dead on the field Of glory"
| The expectant dream Of Thomas Benton. @
| Missouri was 10 see a great railway binding IN
| continental shores OF tho vast repuDhc, Whos
| terminal points should be wet with ihe splash
| inc waves of the majestic sea on the one slle
! vbiIo its t.ross-ties should be laid upon IN
| golden sands OF the imperial ocean upon VI
/ other, aud in that connection ne rhld tLhi ahOuI
| his dream ever 10 realized he would IKE 20 he
c.owning the highest peak OF tho ROCKY AiouL
| fains n statue OF Christopher Columbus, thc as
coverer of America. with the whole mountain q
| the pedestal, and with eyes turned ana cAtcaue
arm pointing 10 Tie Nesi' appear 10 say 20, 20 VI ,
| nying traveller "a he sped from tno Atlantic !
the Pac1c, "Lo. there Is the Eastl there
| lndia!' ,
Let ns. too. have an expectant hope that In h
near future there will rise upon an eleNe'e
| eminence II monument lapplhusel Nhlch sLd
be as enduring a. the rocks Of the HOcAy Moui
,aips whose foundation "a laid In The he5rts
the people, and which will say ~ iutufe gehert
ttOn5 Behold tribute 70 the yalor OF the pIlVal
soldier: sic Itur al dSiTd-such l7 lhe way " III
Nav The spirit Of this meeting catch tho II
spiration that rises from the waters OF III
! Chickahominy. or - heard amid the roaring =
the James or rolls with the rolling waves OF IN
! RappahannOcE. or rusEos with the flppies on lh
Pat,idan, or murmurs from thu banks Of Bu
Run, or sparkles from the clear surface OF IN
Shenandoah; ana swelling Win these gran
echoes Of a mighty past, arouse 20 action gu
men and women, until there shall rise upo
wonder site a shaft whose summit looking 10 "a
heavens shall reflect forever the virtues OF u
Confederate soldier ana SAILOR tfrVI0nee
Applause.l
The Governor at the conclusion OF hi
remarks introduced DR.. S. a Goodwin
who was gallant private. This ger
tleman, though but a recent accession
the Baptist ministry of Richmond,
well known as fine orator, and th
people present knew that there was
treat in store for them. lie only spok
abont twenty minutes but made an aC
mirable speech that met with the heart
endorsation of his auditors. He opene
10y defining the object of all nor
uments erected to commend
rate the valor and heroi
deeds and achievements OF those who's
memory they perpetuate. They al
erected that they may look down frol
their lofty heights and beckon us onwar
and upward.
His illusions TO the heroism an
bravery OF the private soldiers of IL
Confederate army were feeling an
couchel in beautiful language. The
fought through four years and on q
hundred battle-fields and displaye
mn