The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1890-06-05

United States army was offered to bin
in manifest sacrifice Of all his pecu-
mary interests, he determined that
duty bade him side with his beloved
Virginia. He laid down his commits
sion, and solemnly declared his purpose
never to draw his sword save in behalf
Of his native State.
The orator then carried his audience
through the battles of the late civil war
in which General Lees army partici-
pated, and after brief reference to the
remainder Of Lees life, passed in the
discharge of his duties as president of
Washington college, the orator ended
his address as follows.
Let this monument, then, teach to
generations yet unborn these lessons Of
his life. Let it stand not as record Of
civil strife, but as perpetual protest
against whatever is low and sordid in
our private and public objects. Let it
stand as a memorial of personal honor
that never brooked stain; of knightly
valor and without thought Of self; of
far reaching military genius unsoiled
by ambition; Of heroic constancy, from
which no cloud Of misfortune could
ever hide the path Of duty. Let it
stand for reproof and censure if our
people shall ever sink below the STAN
dards of their fathers. Let it stand for
patriotic hope and cheer, if a day Of
national gloom and disaster shall ever
dawn upon our country. Let it stand
as the embodiment of a brave and vir-
tuous peoples ideal leader. Let it
stand as a great public act Of thanks
giving and praise for that it pleased
Almighty God to bestow upon the
Southern States man so formed to
respect His attributes Of power, majesty
and goodness.
General Anderson spoke with EN-
phasis, and held the attention Of the
vast audience until the close. He Was
frequently interrupted by applause. A
pause for a few moments, and then
came the great feature of the occasion.
At the conclusion of his address a
wave of applause swept over the crowd.
When silence had been restored Gen.
Joseph E. Johnston arose from his seat
behind the orators stand, and leaving
the platform walked toward the monu-
ment. On either side walked veteran
Confederates from the Soldiers Home,
Joseph Marion White andJ. J. O'Neill.
His progress was greeted with contin-
uous cheering. Reaching the foot of
the monument he took in his hand the
end ofthe long rope which held the great
white veil about the statue. A gentle
pressure and the veil parted, and fall
ing on either side disclosed the statue.
AS it came into view a shout went up
from the assemb blage in volume so
great that it almost drowned the boom
Of cannon.
The scene that ensued is indescriba-
BILE. Every man, woman and child
participated in the cheering; hats,
handkerchiefs, canes, Confederate and
Union flags filled the air above the
people. It was a sea Of color and a
sight never to be forgotten-a climax
of all the enthusiastic scenes connected
with the event.
A page in history was made at the
moment. Some of the veterans cried
for JOY. Dignified matrons and stately
bellies acted as if mad. The sight of
the statue seemed to rouse enthusiasm
beside which even the excitement of
the early days of the war was tame.
After the enthusiasm had subsided
to some extent the people crowded
around the statue to inspect every
point. The statue is pronounced re-
markably natural by old soldiers and
Gen. Lees former companions.
AS the covering was removed from
the statue salute was fired, but the
noise was hardly heard in the yell
which arose.
Several large stands which were
erected, contained hundreds of ladies,
and nearly every Southern soldier of
note. Governors Richardson of South
Carolina, Gordon of Georgia, Fowler of
North Carolina, Jackson of Maryland;
Lieutenant-G Governor Mauldin of South
Carolina, and Generals Lee and Long
street, were among the dignitaries on
the speakers stand with Governor
Mckinney.
After the ceremonies a big barbecue
was served to over 5000 veterans at
Sam Jones' tabernacle.
Tonight the city presents a gay ap-
pearance, with festivities Of a hundred
sorts.
The ball Of the Virginia Institute ca
diets, brilliant society event, took
place this evening at Belvidere hall. 1t
was attended by over 500 people i'll
Guiding many visiting ladies Of Wash
ington and Baltimore and visiting mi
litia companies. Sanger's hall was also
engaged for banquet at which over
1000 participated.
An elaborate display of fireworks
was also given this evening at the mon
ument site, many thousands witness
ing it. Besides these there were several
private social events.
Many visitors will remain ovnr night,
but the festivities close tonight, and
the great event in Virginias history
was over at midnight.
Critics declare the Lee monument
equal if not superior to any equestrian