The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-05

nOuncedly unfair 10 the South, her insu-
tu,ions and her part in history; CD those
written and published in the North app
parently fair in their treatment OF south
ern questions: 60 those written and pub
nshcd In the South.
Group I-These works were Tor the
most part ISSUED in the first ten or fifteen
years following the close Of the late war;
and reflect in fun the sentiments then
generally prevailing over the northern
section of our country. Dictated by pre-
judce and prompted by the evil passions
that time had not softened, they need not
be considered by the committee.
Group 2-Northern histories apparently
fair. A number of the books belonging to
group ! have been either ta) revised ana
cmasculated in their effort 10 curry iaVor
with the textbook patrons OF both sec
tions, or (b) separate editions made Tor
rorthern and southern schools. To these
have been added q number Of works pub
lished in recent years. which, avoiding
any positive statement derogatory 10 the
South. studiously suppress every fact Of
American history upon which the justice
OF the southern cause and purity OF mo-
tive OF southern political leaders are
based CD Histories written and puDhshed
al the North In which an honest effort is
made TO do Justice to the South. While
some of these histories contain many eX-
collent features. they ignore many facts
which the South as a section takes pa
triotic pride IN, and they fail to present
tire distinctive features OF southern CIVIL
zation with force and fidelity. or give due
prominence 20 the work done by the
Soutb as a factor in the Union. We are
,.ratiGod TO note that several of these
histories have been revised so as 10 cN-
cinde objectionable expressions and to IN
clude facts OF history favorable 10 the
South which have heretofore been ignored
and we hope that the time is not far dis
tant when writers Of history from either
section will take pride and pleasure IN
presenting with cOrdiality and enthusiasm
the distinctive work of each section as a
factor of our common country
Group 3-Southern histories: This group
constitutes a small number OF pubushed
works. which have been examined.
We are gratihed TO find that southern
people are beginning 20 awaken TO the I'M
portance of writing their own history;
mat few southern authors have pre-
pared works for use i'm the sehools-Viz:
HISTORIES IN USE.
"HanseTs Histories" written by Pro-
fessor H.. +. Chambers, of Louisiana
History Of the American People, WIT
ten by J. II. shinn, of Arkansas.
History of the United States" written
by a. II. Stevens Of Georgia.
History Of the United States written
10y George +. Holmes, Of Virginia.
History of the United States" written
by Robert X. HOwisOn. Of Virginia.
History OF the United States written
by Blackburn & Mcdonald, Maryland
Grammar School History of the United
States" written by l.. a. Field, Of Geor-
gia.
History of the United States" by j..
r. Terry. Of Georgia.
We also recommend the following as
suitable TO be used as supplementary
reader i'm our schools: THE Civil War;
by Mrs. Ann T.. Snyder, OF tennessee.
In conclusion, your committee Is e"du-
fed TO know that other school Histories
are in preparation by southern authors,
which give promise Of great excellence,
and indicate that the best thought OF
the country is being enlisted IN this I'M
portant cause: and We Itcommcai thdt
the association provide the proper orSani-
zation for carrying into effect The recon-
mendations of this committee.
Your committee also recommends that
each and every camp in this organization
make il an immediate duty TO have pre-
pared. before all the members cross the
river" a correct roll OF every company
raised in every county giving names On
original roll. those killed III battle, and
i'm what battle. those wounded, those died
from wounds and diseases, and those who
got through the war; that STATE organiza-
tions urge this duty on their respective
legislatures through efficient committees
to lay the recommendations OF tins com
mttee before their state legislatures ana
ask appropriations TO carry them INTO ei-
feet.
We cannot too strongly urge upon our
people the great importance of avoiding,
as far as possible, the Purchasing end
disseminating of books and literature
which are uukind and unfair 10 lhc South,
which belitne our achiegs nents, impugn
our motives. and malign the characters
of our ilastrious leaders. An example
OF this kin, OF literature is the Encvclo-
paedia Britannica. which. Will, "a work
of exceptional merit IN many particulars.
abounds in such a distortion of historical
facts I'M reference TO the South "a could
have cmanated only frr3m ignorance or
malignity. A yet more fiagrIn- example
of this kind is reprint. ~ part. Of that
encyclopaedia known as the y. s peale
reprint. now being advertised m southern
newspapers.
MRS. LEES HISTORY.
II is with much pleasure that your CON-
mttee can report the growing interest IN
having the history OF the South properly.
truthfuliy. and impartially written. We be-
lieve there are southern authors now PIE
pairing histories. and is YOUR committee
has directed ana empowered 10 add 10 the
list OF histories for our southern schools,
your committee now recommends that the
History of the United States 10y Ms.
Susan r. Lee OF Lexington, Va be added
TO said lists as filling the requirements Of
histories that should bc used n our
schools. Ii has been brought 10 tie at
tentiOn OF your committee mat the Grand
Camp of Virginia has asked for mo United
Confederate Veteran Association TO take
steps 10 have a history of the Confederate
war. its causes, character, and corse-
auetnces, published. how your committee
indorses the idea that such history
should be written, and invites any .3Tty
who desires to undertake the task 10 do
So and let each history as IL is written
stand or fall on its own merit your COM
mittee finds il quite Impossible 10 exam
inc manuscripts and pass ON the merits or
dement's Of any particular author. but.
az IN the past as 10 school histories. threw
open the field TO authors OF a history of
the Confederate war. its causes. charac-
ter, and consequences.
DIR. CURRY'S WORK.
We should call special attention TO o re-
cent work Of DR.. j. l.. NJ. Curry en-
titled "rhe South-Constitution and the
Resulting Union" 1t Is one of the beet
books that has been written or published
since the war. II is catholic. board. and
patriotic. and at the same time clear,
terse. and condensed. presenting only
those salient points OF American history
with which every citizen OF this great