Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-02

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Her people returning from the faithful dis
charge OF duty found smoking and DESC
lated homes. Grass grew In the untrodden
streets of their once beautiful ci.y, and her
thorouehfares were blocked with the
tlebris of once substantial warehouses.
Despondency shrouded all IN dark and
impenetrable gloom. In the distant hori-
zon no streak Of light was observable TO
give hope Of coming day ~ prosperity,
but 40 great was the indomitable pluck
and perseverance, OF this people that. with
they proceeded TO build again their ruined
homes.
WORKED FOR THE oExERAL aooD.
All selfish purposes seemed laid aside
and all worked for the general good. Thus
II was that amid the darkness of that day
our people by their noble actions, self-sac-
rificing devotion, and matchless energy
wove around the column OF time the
anaranth Of hope. Thus did Rich
mond rise from her ashes and step by step
move forward in such march Of progress
that now she may well challenge the won
der of al as rivailing in prosperity and de-
veIOpment the magic cities Of the West.
While all honor should be given her peo-
pie. much of her prosperity Is due TO the
advantage OF her situation. The depot OF
the great grain-growing sections OF the
West, the gateway Of the South. her CON-
meroial importance is beginning TO be re-
cognzed. The beauty II her situation,
the healthfuiness of her climate, her gloTi-
Gus history, and the hospitality Of her people
offer great Inducements 10 tho stranger to
come and dwell within her gates. Thus
does all things seem TO consplre to make
Richmond great. In the past ten years
Richmond and Manchester (sister cities on
the James, have added $3,330.000 10 the
value of their real estate. increased their
bank clearances 50, 800, added enormously
10 the tonnage Of her railroad and steam
boat lines, and in the. past twenty-five
years more than doubled their population.
TIE STORY WELL TOLD.
This book that desire TO be sent broad
cast over our land tells better than l can
the story Of RIchmond's advancement,
present prosperity, and future prospects.
Richmond may well be proud of such adj
yancement
Let us let the world know what she is.
Let capitalists examine the situation. IL
will bear the closest scrutiny, Let them
invest within her borders. for the prospects
are bright tor large returns. Let them
come and dwell within her gates. They
will find hospitaoie greeting. true and
abiding friendships. While Richmond de-
sires none OF that class who during the
dark days Of the past came among us un-
accompanied by baggage from atar, still
she ever welcomes, gladly welcomes, all
who come to cast their lot with her people
and aid in her development.
FoB TIE cITY's GOOD.
Mr.. President, j hope that these resolu-
tions may be adopted. l believe such adj
yertisement Of our city Will do us good, and
If through any moor effort a mine this can
be accomplished in tho slightest degree l
shall feel that | have not represented the
people Of this city in vain; for dearer 10
me than all hope of political advancement
on personal aggrandiement is the material
prosperity OF our beautiful city, and where
ever / may 90 or in whatever circumstance
OF condition / may be placed ever shall |
entertain for this. the city of my birth, the
fondest affection.
And when fever racks this system, and a
beam
OF other worlds upon my sight shall CLEAN ;
When the pale cheek, sunken eye, and
trembling voice
Shall herald death and bid the grave re-
joice;
Dear home. thy waterfalls, thy hills. and
wales,
Thy winding river with a hundred sails.
Each much loved scene will fancy fondly
And my last prayer-God bless my native
place.
MIR. II. J.. Carter said he was much
obliged to tho gentleman for bis pretty
speech, but il was not worth hundred
dollars. The city needs all its hundred
dollars.
The resolution was defeated. A motion
to reconsider was adopted, and the mat
ter tabled.
NEw-REsERvOIR PARK.
Mr.. Stratton also offered resolution
instructing the Finance Committee to
Issue per recent. registered bonds, having
thirty-four years to run, TO the amount
of SO, $50, the proceeds to be placed to
the credit of the New Reservoir Park,
and to be used in acquiring land now
partly used by the city as a roadway on
the west side OF the Park, as determined
in the report of the appraisers in the
condemnation proceedings now pending
in the Henrico County Court Referred.
Adjourned at 10 Z. NJ.