The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-10

reality. The sections which formerly
stood rent. we would join Ia love ana
sympathy. Honest Observation-Disclosures
discussion--vill remove prejudice. cor
rect mistakes, and open the way TO
better understanding OF the questions
which were at issue.
In a clear. recognition OF the rights and
motives OF those who fough1. Will be
found the surest road to reconciliation
and trust
Let the integrity OF intention which
impeiled men on both sides be recoB-
nized. Let ell that was brave ana
knighcly, all that was magnanimous and
strong. be remembered. Thus will the
terms traitor" treason" "tyrant,"
and Invader" be forgotten in the broad
catholic spirit which embraces In one
brotherhood the people of both sections.
The proves and valor Of American
arms. as exhibited in that strife. is being
recognized and eulogized the wide world
over. Bngland's greatest living historian,
in his Democracy and Liberty. inst
published. declares "the self-sacrihce, the
unanlmity. the tenacity OF purpose, the
,ndomitable courage. displayed on both
sides by the vast citizen armies in that
long and terrible struggle. form one Of
the most splendid pages in Nineteenth
Century history" This is not only just
estimate. by great man, Of the exploits
OF great men. but It Is prophetic OF the
spirit which will some day hll this land.
when the heroism here described viii be
claimed. and proudly claimed, as the com
mon heritage Of all our people. What
Englishman to-day. while recalling with
pride the valor displayed at Naseby and
AIarston Moor. stops TO Inquire whether
his forcfathers fought for King or Par
liament?
ON tho Plains az Abraham. a land
wrung by the vaor and eXcrtOns or the
French from the Indians and the wilder
ness-was fought the last battle between
the English and Frcnch-spealling races
for the mastery Of this Continent. Vic
tory crowned the English arms. under
the splendid leadership OF Wolfe. despite
the desperate resistance Of the French
led by the no-less-heroic Montcalm. Both
lenders fell at their posts of duty. To-
day n beautiful monument rises above
the plain. where the lilies witlerod
meath tho lions tread" 10 carries no
stinf. to the hearts OF the vanQuishcd
for IL commentaries the hcr0ism of both
Wolfe and AT0ntcalm. I'm the generous
epItaph. "Valor gave them a common
death-history a common fame, ana pos
terity a common monument
Tho sentiments awakened by this place
and the service OF this hour demonstrate
rial
In this Gods Acre, doubly sacred be
cause iof the thousands sleeping here
who offered their lives iu defence Of their
convictions and country, let us each
year assemble. Let Us come TO pay our
tribute 10 patriotic worth, and catch
inspiration for nObler discharge or The
duties of life.
Let US come to keep beautiful the place
where rests the ashes or this great arm.
Of heroes.
In this patriotic work the noble vo-
men OF this land have ever held an lon.
ored prlmacy. In the long years OF wa
hers the NOSE trying role, 10 send Dog.
loved ones forth 10 battle. % hslo
in loneliness for the tidines or tlc
death or safety. 10 nurse the SICK,
bind up the wounded and ofttimes
bury the dead. When wtE was over. hcr
was the heart which beat with uufaiii'
sympathy for the men who fcll. She
the movement which is hlIus the I1n
with monuments 10 perpctuate the Nai.
Of the Confederate soldier She loI f
the work of gathering. from battlefield
and waysidc. the remains OF those huri0
whore they fell. into lakewood and Holly
wood and other beautiful cemeteries d.
this southern land. With more than ves'a
care. she guards the places whore The.
ashes rest. and with each reur.lne
sprlngtlme makes fragrant with flower.
their graves. in token of her remcm-
brauce
TO this holy work I invoke the ALE
gaInce of an our people
10 IS n privilege. no less than q duty.
or the thousands buried here, the names
of fow. If any. are known They come
from an the Commonwealth OF the far
stretching South. But they rest I'm tho
soil Of Virginia. HARDLY her proud capt
tal. I'm whose defence they fei Hers.
therefore. the high trust 10 honor their
memories and guard their graves This
duty with patriotic fervor. we recognize
to-day: this Obligation when the twilight
n our days shall come. we will hequcath
20 our children. and so 10 the care and
protection Of the brave Gar on I'm sum-
mers yet 10 come"
SONG SERVICE.
At the close Of Mr.. Munford's ora
tion which was received with applause.