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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-23
RICHMOND TOBACCO mARKsr


small lot Of bright wrappers were soih snd
eample lot Of Old nIiors changed bands TO-DAY.
Auction sales nothing Loose breaks we're iaf IN
quantity, poor in quality. but highest price for
a fire lot'of dark leof was 1870. The receipts are
bal. grade in bad order. but prices rather po''or
than yesterday.
We nosice from all western reports io"er
msrsei in the plncipal western msrkets' WIN
very heavy receipts and the largest reflections OF
sales known to The trade. Tho pisnter until
lsloly has been getting good to very high prices.
tho weather has been favorable besides, ana
the crop has been hurried 10 market Only THIS
has been done 20 rapidly that large holders
OF old hare been afraid TO buy more.
and arc weak about thst on hand, but
our receipts here as we'll ~ IN the
West must fall OF rapidly after such heavy de-
liveries. unless We have greatly erred IN the esti-
mate Of the crop, and that with more care ana
precAution expended than ever before TO get 81
facts Buyers, spectators. ard shippers Will IN
the future prepare themselves for heavy winter
receipts instead o. in tho summer moothA
Consiuon. have changed. Iobacco sccumuiatfs
by sale at multiplied interior markets, RON
whence 10 Ia ready az a moment, notice e. seek
a central market j, Il The iSrpoFt mn'1Htsr
moro than oycrstpck causing a depression.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-23
The Jasper Monument Unveiled.

lBy telegraph 20 the Dispatch
SAvANNAH, Ga, February 22.-Thc
bronze statue in honor OF Sergeant VIII
liam Jasper, OF Revolutionary fame, was
unveiled here to-day in the presence Of
ten thousand people Governor Gordon,
of Georgia, who delivered the Grafton at
the laying of the cornerstone OF the
monument in 1879, was the orator Of the
day. The monument was erected by the
Jasper Monument Association, which IS
composed Of thirteen citizens Of Sayau-
nah. representing the thirteen original
States Of the Union. The statue rests
upon granite monument IN one Of the
principal squares OF the city. It's I'M
yelling is made the occasion Of a three
davs festival, which began to-day with a
military parade and review OF troops by
the Governor of the State.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-23
ALEXANDRIA.
Farmers Military Pa
rade. DC
Especial telegram to the Dispatch

Special telegram to the Dispatch.
ALEXANDRIA, VA, February PA
convention of farmers representing the
region round about here-Alexandria,
Fairfax. Prince William, Fauquier and
Loudoun. and some adjoining Maryland
counties-has been holding a session
here for several days, but little except
agricultural topics have been considered.
These have been discussed at length and
warmly.
DIR. William G. Carr, formerly of Al
bemarle, died recently at Glen Bernie
in Fauquier.
Charles Williams. an old and promi-
nent citizen OF Fredericksburg, died
yesterday aged seventy-tiye.
The celebration of Washington's
birthday here was most creditable
affair. notwithstanding the bad weather
and time spent in getting it up. The
local fire companies. with the Veteran
association Of Washington and dele
CATION from No. 3 Company, under Cap
tain Sheppard, of Richmond, made a
handsome turnout, both in strength and
appearance.
The military were the Annapolis Gov
errors Guards, Washington Merchants
Rifles, Corcoran Cadet Corps, Columbia
Rifles, a United States battery of five
guns and sixty-fye men, st. Johns ca
diets, and Alexandria Light Infantry.
There was plenty OF good music, liberal
and tasty decorations, and good weather
The local road ran hourly trains OF six
and eight coaches, and the ferry three
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-23
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EYANS.-Dled, ~ her residence. 10 40 Gil
NOR street. February o. lS>N in une .ettnly-
seventh year ~ her age. Mr. SAIL. hFANs.
She lived a consistent Christian hnd di'4 10
tho triumph ~ fWfh.
Her funeral will take place from the Moore
street church TODAY ais o'clock.
Baltimore ami Washington papers pleess
copy
KING.-Dled. In lincoln, Nch.. on the 2lst u
February. 1855 CLARA MlNfoND. VIE OF
Miles q. King, and youngest daughter 81 ihe late
Horace L. Kent " Richmond, Va.
LOADER Died. I'm Brookl-i, y. y. February
q. IsSS. NARY MDiELkI, infant daughter ~
william J. aud hlcNiua 3. Loader.
The remains viii reach Richmond ai ne uion
depot FRIDAY MORNING AZ lu'S O'Clock
Friends are invited to attend. lniermeut IA
Hollywood cemetery.
NOWLIN. -Diel. February q, lS,% at nv
o'clock p. W.. JOHN ii. NuWLlN; aged n'iy-
Inc funeral win teke place from pr. uore''
church az n 4. VI. TODAY .tnur-laNl mo
g3i Instant Friends II the family are re- poet
fully Invited % attend.
OSBORNE.-Dled. 10 her fathers residence,
Fourth and stockton streetH, Manchester ~
ruary g9 1855 al $40 O'Clock Il. NJ, AkAMlNl \
r. OSBORNE. beloved wife ~ J. J.. Osborne Ia
the twenty hist year ~ her age.
can hear my parents weeping;
They are lonely they cannot 900
gllmmcr ~ ilght iu the darkness,
Whom the gates shut after me.
"Oh, turn me the key, sweet angel;
The -ulendor will shine -o faL
But the warden answered. 81 dare not
Sos the beautiful gates a,ar'
Spoke low and answered. she warden, 81 iafH nnt
Set tho beautiful gates a.ar'
Funeral from Ha'ntrlge-Sreet Baptist
church TOMORROW friday ats O'Clock - Vi.
Friends Of the family are invited o. attcld VIII
ont further notice.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-23

q Grand Military DisDiay-The Re
cent Robbery Return of the
fbiupHpr

Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch.l
NORFOLK. Va, February -, 1883.
At sunrise this morning the two cities
were aroused 10y a salute Of sixty guns
fired across the harbor by the Norfolk
Light Artillery Blues in honor Of the
sixtieth anniversary OF their organization.
The glorious Iwcnty-secoud was other
wise celebrated by closing the navy yard,
public Offices. courts, bank, cotton and
merchants exchanges, and an imposing
parade Of the variOusmilltary companies
Of Norfolk and Portsmouth with the
colonel and staff officers of the Fourth
VIRGINIA regiment, headed by the Naval
Post Band. All the shipping in the har-
Dor was handsomely dressed in bunting,
whilethe decoration o. the war-ships at the
nayv-yard was proiuse. At Meridian a
national salute was fired from the fri
gate Franklin. and during the afternoon
the colored military battalion paraded
the streets, making handsome display.
At night at the Academy of Music the
Light Artillery Blues and large num-
Der Of invited guests enjoyed a sumptu-
Gus anniversary banquet.
A large number of the officers OF the
United States flagship Pensacola came
up from Hampton Roads to-day 10 ENJOY
the national holiday in the city.
The stolen jewelry returned by Il. A.
Pinkerton to Chapman & Gale was in a
mutllated condition. some OF the watches
being yaluclcss. The detective gave
out that Murray, when be ascertained
that he was in custody for the Connect
cut burglary, told where the plumber
could be found, and that 1t was dug up
on the Princess Anne road four miles
from Norfolk wrapped IN oil-cloth.
Pinkerton says Murray and Ward were
with the cracksmen that committed the
robbery. but no evidence could be had
10 convict them. Ward has gone to New
York, and Murray IS to get twenty years
for the Norwich job.
In the United States Circuit Court
this morning commenced the trial OF
three suits for $4,000 damages each
AGAINST the Chesapeake and Ohio Grain
Elevator Company, brought by the
administrators of the men who died from
injuries sustained by the explosion Of
the elevator boiler at Newport News.
Another lot OF gasoline has been
washed ashore at Ocean View, making
fifty-one casks found in all ut Cape
Henry and Ocean View.
The police are engaged in arreshng
all suspicious characters IN the city and
suburbs and ordering them to leave this
part of the country.
Judge l.. Tucker Brooke Cof the Cor
poration Court and family and Judge
George d. Parker (of the County Court
and family left for New York last night.
Signal-Ohicer NJ. W. Lichty has been
transferred from the Norfolk office to
Washington for duty.
4 negro tramp WIS found dead on the
Seaboard and Roanoke railroad, at
Handsome station, yesterday
The body OF an unknown drowned
man was found floating at HOltstreet
bridge on Mahone's lake this morning.
Deputy United States Marshal A. A.
Chapman left for Warsaw, Richmond
comfy to-day to bring here for trial on
writ Of ha6eds corpus Moses Cohen,
a drummer who rendered State coupons
for license and was committed to jail
for doing business without a license.
&
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-23
washinGtOn's birthday Anniyer-

SrArxroN, VA, February 22.-The
day has been springlike, and was plea
surably spent. A fine military parade
came off IN the afternoon, the Stoncwall
Brigade Band, the jackson Rifles, the
Stanton Military Academy Cadets, and
the Stanton Artillery forming the
column. All these companies are Gle
gantly equipped, and made a very mar
tial appearance. Staunt)n may well be
proud of her military. a national salute
was fired by the artillery.
ALEXANDRA, VA, Iebruary 22.-Ihe
Twenty-second was celebrated here by
a grand civic and military parade. SIEVE
raj military and fire companies from
other cities, including Battery c, Third
United States artillery, were IN the pro
cession. The day was beautiful, and
everything passed off III fine style. At
night there was a military ball.
WAsmNGroN. u. c., February o.
Washington's birthday was generally ob-
served throughout the city, although
there was no public celebration of the
Jav. Public offices, Federal and NUM-
cinal. were closed and business WAS gene
rally suspended. Sprngiike weather
attracted large crowds to the streets.
Several of the local military Organiza-
tions paraded in the morning prior to
leaving for Alexandria to take part IN
the celebration there. Others made
pilprimagcs to Mount Vernon.
The annual meeting Of the Washing
ton Monument Society was held at the
residence of DR.. j. NJ. Toner, where a
number Of distinguished guests were IL
vited to meet the society.
NEW York, February 22.-Washlng-
tons birthday was pretty generally OBJ
served throughout the city to-day. The
banks and downtown exchanges and
bnsiness-houses were closed the city
departments and courts all shut their
doors, and flags were flying from many
buildings. A flag was raised IN the Old
Fort in Central Park and at the battery
at sunrise and the bells of old Trinity
chimed several patriotic airs.
BALTIMORE. February 22.-The recur-
renee of the birthday of George Washing
ton is hardly noticeable in this city. Fede-
eral. State, and city offices, as well as the
exchanges and banks, are closed; but
there is no interruption TO the general
business. The display of bunting would
give a stranger the impression that the
dav is more than usually gay, but no
thing has yet been done to commend
rate the life of the Father of His Coun-
try. -,
CHICAGO, February 22.-Central Music
Hall contained $500 people this after
noon to lis.en to Chauncey NJ. DePew,
of New York, who was invited 10 adj
dress the Union League Club of this
citv at their celebration Of Washington's
birthday. The platform of the hall was
handsomely decorated with American
Aaos in the centre being hung an origi-
nal painting of Washington owned by
n prominent citizen of this city. A
noticeable feature of the audience was
the large attendance of ladies. Fully
one third OF the listeners were of the
oentler sex. The references made to
tbe solidity of the Union, Abraham
Lincoln. and the settlement of animosi-
ties between the North and South were
heartily applauded.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-23
THE WEATHER IN RICHMOND YESTERDAY was
clear aud spring-liks.
Range Of Thermometer Yesterday:
Mean temperature 81,
That Highway or Nations,

the broad Atlantic, is ever stormy thorough
fare Yet blow the winds ever so aercoly. and
ride the waves ever so loftily. scamen must mao
the good ships. tourists will brave the passage,
aud commercial travellers and bayers must visi,
the centres OF foreign trade and manufsctare.
That atrOcious malady. sea-siekness, together
with colicky pains and much inward uneasl
ness, Is often endured when Hostetters stomach
Bltters would nave fortified the yoYagers against
them. Sea captains, and In fact all old salts sad
veteran travellers. are acquainted with the pro
tective value OF this estlmable preventive ana
remedy. snf are rarely unproytded with 10. kini-
grants 10 the far West should use II as A saie-
guard Agalpst malaria. Seek the aid OF sue hit-
tiers for dyspepsia, constip alton, liver-eomplaint
kidney troubles, ana all ailments thatimpau the
harmonious and vigorous action OF the vital POW
era 10 sArhlwlsa&Iu
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-23

A great many people in Paris make
as much as sl0 night as knotmakers, >
or tiers of cravats." During the social
season the good knotmaker jumps
into the cab at about o'clock in the
evening and is whirled to his customers,
whose cravats be ties according TO the
prevailing mode. For two minutes
work he receives from 40 cents to 81.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-23
Locai-Option Decision In Dakota
IBy telegraph to the Disps,ch.l

BISMARCK. OAK, February pa case
was decided yesterday in the Supreme
Conrt TO test the local-option or prohi-
bjtion law passed at tue election, for
which sixty-four ont Of eighty-five coun-
Ties voted. After much argument it was
flpalIy decided that the loeal-option law
must reign supreme in the sixty-four
counties, and that the liquor traffic must
be abolished IN those places, some OF
which depended great deal on the
taxes collected from liquor sales.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-23
Masonic Temple al Fredericksburg.

FREDERICKSBURG, Va, February 22-
Governor Fitzhugh Lee has approved
the charter passed by the Legislature
authorizing the erection in trederlcks-
burg of a Masonic temple as n memorial
of the character of George Washington.
who was made Mason in Lodge No. 4
at this place on the 4th of August, 1903.
The building will be under the control
Of seven trustees, who are authorized
to apply for aid to all Masonic bodies.
individual Masons, and others through
out the country. The trustees include
the High Priest Of the Chapter. the emil
nent Commander commanding in this
city, ox-Congressman J. b. Scner, who
was afterwards Chief Justice Of
Wyoming Territory, and the Masons
of Lodge No. !.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-23
oeueral BouIanger Protests.

PARIS, February 22.-General Bou
LANCER will issue a protest against the
use OF his name for election purposes.
His friends assert that the nomination OF
Boulanger for the Chamber of Deputies
as a reactionary manGuyre is intended
to discredit him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-23

steamers, while the Fredericksburg and
Midland roads brought in good numbers.
IL has been exceedingly quiet. however:
Tonight the Light Infantry gave grand
ball and concert In the new armory.
The Washington Continentals, with
large party OF ladies' and gentlemen, went
TO Mount Vernon and observed the day
as customary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-23
KilIcd hin q nase-Ram Bar.

tBy telegraph 70 the Dispatch
CHATTANOOGA, February 22.-To-day
while playing ball on the grounds of the
Chattanooga University two students
named James c. Johnston and Benjamin
Magill got into difficulty, when the
latter struck the former on the head with
baseball bat, crushing in his skull.
Johnston died this evening. Magill
made his escape.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-23
DANvILLE NOTES.
The Tobacco Narket-Tno Tempe
rance Cause.
Special telegram to the Dispatch

Special telegram TO the Dispasch.l
DANvnnE, February %. Breaks were
again heavy to-day, large amount OF
the weed being here from all sections OF
Virginia and North Carolina. The
prices on oil fine tobaccos are still up,
but nondescript grades are somewhat
oil.
DIR. Landon b. Edwards, of Rich
mond, grand worthy patriarch of Sons Of
Temperance, aud Hon. jonathan Par
sons. of Nova Scotia, grand lecturer OF
the Supreme Division OF North America,
will make an attempt during the present
week to organize a division in this city.
There was no celebration OF the birth
day of Washington here to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-23
Racing in England.

(BY Anelo-Ameriean cable to the DIspatch.l
LONDON, February 22.-At Sandown
Park to-day the Sandown grand prize
hurdle race for $500 was won by Astra-
chan: Winifred second, Freedom third.
Eleven horses ran.
The race for the Waterloo cup was
postponed, owing to the snow and cold
weather.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-23
LATE WEATHER REPORT.

by telegraph 70 the Dispatch.l
49,, WASHINGTON, February 23-i A. NJ
For Virginia, fair weather. followed by
sFlIR rain, a slight rise In temperature. light
wv" 20 fresh easterly winds, becoming yartA-
kJble.
For North Carolina, rain, preceded In
the extreme eastern portion by light 70 fresh
winds. generally eastery. slightly warmer In the
eastern portion, stationary temperature In the
western portion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-23
He Drowned M Like H., Coal.

Clutches. like crabs, are BEST liked when one
can drop them. Paralysis. a much greater evil,
and tor which crutcnes arc 60 commonly used,
can be readily aud rapidly cured, Is can every
other form OF Nervous Disease and Exhaustion,
by the use OF DR.. Blckland's Scotch Oats Essence.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-23

FEBRUARY 29-NarEet slightly improved.
Pnme. &c.; extra, 3'ac.; common, lTHSH
shelled, 2a9hc spanish. 2sehc; factory ~ ni-
picked. 3aihc. lot Of extra sold yesterday Tor
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-23
uAERI AGES.

ATIEY-pERklNS.-N Married. on me evening
~ January 81, lsSS. IN the county 81 henric@ ~
Roy. ". y. snipnan. VI. ShAhLf-s T. ALL.
aud Miss ANNIE y. PERKINS.
BOUDAR-OCOSNOR.- Married, az THE Pro- A.
theAral charleston \ c. On Wednesday Alter
noon, February :. isSs hy ire Right Rev u =.
Northrop. assisted by The hev. Fathers Meden.
Teller. Monaghan. and Mchugh, ~ CLINTON
BOUDAR, Of hirnmond. Va, - HELEN ia.
BELLE, daughter Of the late William Edmund
O'ConnOr
HANCoCK.JONFS. Married. January D. isss
M Seyenth-Strect Christian church. by Rev. x.
e. Cave, L. h. HANCOCK 20 dell /. JONES;
bofh Of Richmond
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-23
THE BANQUET.

The banquet given tonight in honor
of the Grand Lodge was one Of the
Qrandest affairs OF the kind witnessed
here for many a day. Five large tables
extended across Masonic Hall, which
were arranged to seat near three hundred
guests. The tables were loaded with
solids, fruits. &C., TO which ample JUS
tice was done. Several impUomptu talks
were given by members Of the order.
Across the stage was banner of the
three colors of the order, on which were
the words welcome to Our Brother
Knights. while mt each end was TRAN
Gle with the mystic letters Of the de
grccs, "F. G. b. The festivities were
kept up 10 Il late hour.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-23

WANTED, ALL DEALERS TO AT
w TEND Ny Auction SALE THIS DAY
rThursdavl A. I O'Clock OF POTATOES. NEW
TOMATOES. BEEI>, IthNiP>. and CANNED
GOODS l.. row Eii~. Agent
H. El-Its 1919 Cary street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-23
AFTERNOON SESSION.

The Grand Lodge reassembled at 3
o'clock, and the discussion of the ques-
ton of the morning was continued up to
4 o'clock. when the election of Grand
Lodge officers was entered into, with the
following result Grand Chancellor, b.
T. Crump, Of Richmond Grand Vice
Chancellor, ii. E. Chase, Of Norfolk /;
Grand Prelate, W. T. Lithgow, OF Man
chester; Grand Master of Exchequer, I.
H.. Courtney, Of Richmond; Grand
Keeper of Records aud Seal, j. c. Tel
Ter. of Richmond; Grand Master-at-
Arms, A. L. Cox, of Alexandria ; Grand
Inner Guard, W. j. Points, OF Harrison
burg and Grand Outer Guard, f. G.
Nloseey, Of Danyille After installing
the oflicers-elect and passing resolutions
of respect to the memory Of those mem
bers OF the Grand Lodge who had died
during the year the Grand Lodge Mt
7 o'clock adjourned to 10 o'clock to-
morrow
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-23
KNIGHTS OF PYTHTAS.
SECOND DAY OF THE GRAND LODGE OF
VIRGfEIA.
Reports Of COmmittees-Re Recommendation
Of the Supreme Chancellor
ton Of officers.
lspec al teIerrnm % the pIspaleh.l

DANyILLE. Va, February 22.-The
Grand Lodge knights of Pythias assem-
bled this morning at 10 O'Clock.
The Committee on the Grand Cham
cellor's Report and the reports OF all
other grand officers reported, and the re-
ports were submitted to the several
standing committees.
The Committee on Law reported en-
dorsing the official acts of the Grand
Chancellor, which was agreed to.
A recommendation by Supreme-Chan-
cellor Douglas through the Grand Chan
cellor requesting certain changes in the
grand and subordinate lodge constltu-
tionS so as to conform with the Supreme
Lodge law was referred to the Committee
on Laws. This recommendation will be
adopted. Several questions were sub.
mitted and discussed up to the hour OF
adjOurnment-l O'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-23

WANTED. TO PURCHASE \ DAI.
w HY ROUTE or unite Win a party already
ADDE'S 3D.
f. 2g.u care " T. Staples q 90.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-23

WANTED. BUYERS FOR ALL
w GRADES OF ANTHRACITE And CRATE
COAL--oest quality; also, OAK AND PINE
WOOD-lone. sawed or sawed aud split 10 order.
Prompt deliveries 40 lowest market prices. Or
ders respectfully solicited. ......,
mrs JANE KING.
r. igIw No. ISL east Cary street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-23
"Iet The dead past bury rs de0d.0

Please, dear Mrs. Maury, to accept
and to bring to yonr sister, Mrs Corbln,
and to your two cousins Of my acquaint-
ance my afectionate remembrance, and
to your husband, Mr.. Marry, my re-
spectful compliments and do allow me
to send you all my best wishes for your
future. Yours, very faithfully,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-23
THE ADDRESS OF WELCOME.

t1AuLt UlG ufAOlGNh tLt ANAt lA''N
lege of meeting face to face their
Chief Magistrate, for whom they enter
tain, | can assure you, sentiments OF the
most profound affection and esteem.
What we desire most on this occasion
is that your visit may prove season OF
recreation and rest both to Mrs. Cleve-
land and yourself, and that you vii in
after life recur with pleasure to the
memories of your brief sojourn
among us. Our only regret Is that
it cannot be otherwise than brief.
This exposition displays to you the varied
products of our State. 1t speaks more
eloquently than words OF mine can tell
of the attractions which Florida presents
and the wealth which lies hidden in her
soil. her forests, her golden groves, her
lakes and rivers. and her genial cline.
/ would fam speak to you, sir, OF tlorl-
da, our fair mother, whose praises her
sons are ever ready to recite, but why
should l do more than say she
stands before you, venerable among
colonies of the Old World which first
peopled this Western Continent yet
radiant with the bloom of eternal youth.
Yon have but to bathe in her sunlit
smile. to listen to the melody Of her soft
breezes and catch the perfume OF her
balmy breath. to gather from her fra
grant bosom the golden treasures which
she offers. to look upon yon noble river,
pouring her commerce forth upon the
world, and see lines of rail radiating from
this centre to her remotest limits, IN or
der to proclaim with us the charms as
well as the future promise OF our beloved
State. Nor need dwell upon our PEG,
pie, except TO say that here you will ma
a people who represent not only the
New South but new era OF American
life. Here, sir, the past is forgotten.
saving only the deathless memories OF