The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-09

On the twenty-frst Of this month Valen
tines statue of Stonewall Jackson ia to be un
yelled at Lexington and the occasion prom
ises TO be one of remarkable interest Thai
the attendance will be extremely large is now
fully assured. Baltimore alone will send q
special train of visitors who were associated
with Jackson in his military career, or who
are simply admirers seeking this opportunity
to offer public tribute to his heroic memory.
The number of persons who will flock to
Lexington from different parts of Virginia on
the twenty-frst will in itself tax the accommo-
dations for strangers in that town to their
utmost capacity. but come in such number
as the visitors may. room will be found for
them all.
II Lexington had no claim upon the con-
sideration OF men in the fact that it is the
seat Of two of the greatest educational institu-
tons in the Union it would still be regarded
with profound interest as the last resting
| place Of Lee and Jackson. which makes it the
Mecca of all who participated in the cause
which they fought for. Hero in Richmond
statues have been raised to both of these
great men. In Lexington, hitherto, Lee alone
has had fitting memorial. The same hand
that fashioned the recumbent figure in the
Lee chapel has now produced a bronze figure
in representation Of Stonewell. which Is soon
to be unveiled with becoming ceremonies.
Virginia cannot be charged with derelction
to her two greatest heroes in the late war.
Following an appropriate suggestion. she has
erected memorials to them both in the city
which they defended with so much skill and
yalor. and in the town where their ashes re-
pose. With both places their careers are
eternally identified. Richmond will always
occupy conspicuous place in history on &C
count of its association with their military
achievements. A softer and more tender |
glory will envelope Lexington for there their |
bodies have been laid to rest
1t seems sngularly appropriate that the |
rugged old soldier, Jubal Early. man whose
convictions of the righteousness of the cause
IN which he fought are as firm as the vault of
the blue heavens. or the granite bases of tie
Alleghanies should have been selected to de-
liver the address at the unwilling on the 21st
IL is safe TO predict that this address will be
memorable one. Under those fair Virginia
skies, in that valley which will ring to the re-
hottest ages with the fame of Stonewals
deeds in that town where the thunderbolt of
war is resting in the stiffness of death the
very locality is full of inspiration The sub
ject with which the orator has to deal is a
grand one, Jackson the man. the soldier, the
unique in each character, sublime
in all.
And the orator-who was a more devoted
ldherent Of the Confederacy than he was
who has been more loyal to its memory?
The friend and comrade of Jackson. with an
accurate knowledge of his life and Just
appreciation Of his genius, General Early, it
nay be confidently anticipated, will deliver
IN address which will be contribution Of the
highest value to the history of the heroic
period in which he himself took so active and
conspicuous part. vigorous thinker, a
ucid and cogent writer. forcible speaker
he utterances Of the General on the occasion
II the unwilling will have value which time
viii increase rather than diminish.