The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-01
Memorial Qualified Patriotism.

The fOll, wing extract from the letter
Of a most cstmable Virginia lady 90
friend in this State eXcites in our breast
mingled emotions of pleasure and pain
pleasure because of the Enforcement OF q
NOV ment that appeals 10 every loyal
Confederate heart and pain because Of
the assertion OF right 10 dictate IN adj
vance where the proposed commemOra-
tive shaft shall be erected: We were an
very glad 10 see that the old COnfec-
crates of New Orleans are going 10 raise
money 10 erect a monument 20 the Wo-
men of the South. ] thought tllS was be-
ing done at Richmond. and Mr.. r. and I
have been ready for a donation when
called upon. our capital VIII certainly
bee one OF the most beautiful spots I'm the
South Its collection of monuments is
ma enifcent already. When there are
added TO these the Davis monument, inc
RCt SO museum, and the monument 10 the
women Of the south. Richmond Will be
the eI&ndest place I'm he world
The love of ones natal soil and q loyal
adherence to the traditions of ones state
are sentiments whose expression always
finls an answering echo IN The Southern
heart. IL is but natural that the ckaria-
ing writer should believe in her heart
that the glorious mementOes Of the Con-
feueracy are The rightful heritage Of y IL
gina because Of her sugerlatVe merit.
ana II is doubtful whether, in the course
Of her bright short life. she has ever
lCad ere serterCe or heard one word not
entirely in accord with her inherited con-
victions. If this were an isolated case
Of claiming for Richmond evidences of
southern devotion TO Confederate memo
res. there would be no ground for com
mcnt but there have been a rumOer OF
oilers that appear 10 us to justify criti-
cism. IN 1865, a number OF distinguished
COnfcccratcs met IN New Orleans and or
GGnizcd the South IN Historical society.
Its purpose was TO secure the tTf4tI OF
history. It's lators were earnest, zeal
c. :, and fruitful 1t established branches
in other states. 1t secured constantly
increasing materials and support OF great
value. II was in full flow of a SUCCESS
full mission when influences were brought
TO bear that secured its rem oval 10 Ricn-
mond in 1873. Since that time its affairs
have been administered by Board or
Virgin iIns. while its founders. at the
place Of its origin. are accorded 10 con-
sidcIation save that OF the general prlyI-
lege of contributing 10 its support.
When jefferson Davis. our great and
rCble chief. was laid TO rest I'm New Or
leans after lifc's htful fever" his re-
mains were guarded with constant. piOrs.
and tender care. Nothing vas omitted 10
testify the love that our people bore MN
or TO evidence their deep grief for his loss
His tomb was the Mecca for all who low
ed the lost cause The friends Of ms
youth tie companions OF his vigorous
II anhood ard the chosen associates OF his
cd age made constant pilgrmages 10
this revered shrine, and our children were
taken there by their parents 20 oe told.
IN the presence of the sacred relics. the
history Of or great martyrs lie. We |
were proud Of Tie possession Of this price
less tire; sure. and the thought Of be- |
ing deprived of II entered into no mans |
mind. We had lullod ourselves into |
sense of false security. Richmond cONet- |
ed cur sacred relies. and with hei ac- /
customed zeal and activity IN matters /
OF acquisition she accomplished her end. !
there was opposition TO this /
spcliation, ard manv ugly rumors were /
afioat as to the motives that inspired the /
RiCI mond motors 10 such marked aJtiv- /
ty in this matter. When the relict Of Mr..
Davis expressed desire 10 have Ter nus
bands remains removed 10 Richmond all
opposition ceased in difference thereto.
Dur people at once entered upon the task
IF arranging the transfer I'm a manner
appropriate 10 the mcurnful occasion
rhe impressive ceremonies here. and TIE
ransit OF the body across the county are
matters OF too recent history TO need
narration now but there was one episode
hat cannot be repeated too frequently /
or the benefit Of those who arc easy OF
persuasion and ready In belief The
funeral cortcge was met outside Of Rich
nond by the committee appointed to
make arrangements e. the transfer OF
he remains The Louisiana escort I'M
Ter the command OF one OF our most
,allant and accomplished officers was
,omposed OF the best material OF our
,tate. One and all were proud Of the