The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-29
DANIEL AT HARREONBURG.
The Silver Tonsusd Orator Speaks
Golden Sentiments.
DEDICATION OF COUNTY COURT HOUSE.
A Jagni6cent Bnliding Constructed of
Indiana Limestone Occupies the SITE of
Successive Buildings Erected to Meet
the Advance of Progressive People.

TARRIsoNBURG. Va, September E.-
Special. Something less than q year ago
a vast crowd assembled here tc witness
tho laying of the cornerstone Of the new
county courthouse for Rockingham coun-
~ with Masonic Donors under the a"-
spices Of Rockingham Unien Lodge OF
this place Judge r. r.. W. Duke, OF Chal-
lottesviile. delivered tho most appropn-
ate addrcss-strong in thought ana beau
slful In languagc-On behalf OK the craft
and Judge John Paul. of this place. =
carefully prepared historical address OF
To-day was the public dedication os tho
The lsree assembly hall and stage were
crowded with people from this ana oene'
counties TO hear Nirginias faNorlte ora. ora,
tor. Hon. John w. Daniel. ara very NAM
were not able 20 get into tae Dullolhs'
DANIELS ADDRESS.
After a most happy introduction uy
Judge Paw. Senator Daniel delivered tne
ansenificcnt oration--,Yise, Instructive ",r t-
1levating ana patriot IA m ms ,,cii- o"li -carned
style measuring fully TO hiS weh-ssi iieu hsI
,cputation as an orator and 20 tno oe-
snands or the occasion. - $3.50,
His ailusion 10 the fact that the tederl
tourt-houso only a few squares aWaS
,enrcsenfed the Federal government anu
fhis court-house the State or local gov
ernncuf. as well as his other lllustfduohs
ard comparisons. were f0rcefh ob'cct US
sons not soon TO be forgotten.
The County Courts and court Gays,
when the people held their monthly gath-
erines in Virginia, Were shown 70 be great
schools in which were educated the states
men and BUSINESS men Of Virginia in prac-
fical affairs. political and private.
The reflex Influence upon otner couh-
ties and cities OF the State Of the beauti-
ful architectural design ana coihple,o-
moss ~ ARRANGEMENT Of this building, the
purpose OF = county court-nouse as ~
temple of Justice for the protectloI ..ii't aitI
,reserv ltion OF the rights OF peLsolitl
liberty liberty o. speech and or inc
press were some Of the points IN the ao-
THE NEW BUILDING.
,rhe coirt-house is Of Indiana lime
stone much resembling granite, though
whittier. It is particularly graceful IN de-
sian and finish. artistically ornamenteu
with carved stone ana pillars. ana Is
doubtless the most beautiiui IN appear :
ance and complete IN equlpine4sis -, ,,..e's o.'S
state The Clerks Offices are iire PROOF
and furnished in the latest style. Inc
second story has "a large assembly nan
with opera chairs, which viii seat easiy
zoo people The stage is larger than tnat
OF most city theatres. IN.
This is the fourth courthouse pulit on
The same site In the centre OF large
public square. .....ov,.
FORMER COURT-HOUSES.
The ground was a gift by Mr.. Harrison
the founder Of the town. in lii9. 1ne
first cour. house was built Of native lime
stone I'M 1884 This gave way TO larger
one built OF brick. in 1888; that in turn
To the third one, still larger. built or
brick in 1874. and now the fourth, stu
larger. to meet tho demands OF an enter
Missing ueoplc in q large and wealthy
county. 10 the present magnificent build
ing. which stands a monument 10 their
proaressiveness.
From the substantial character and
ample accommodations or tne prssent
structure N VIII probably stand until the
descendants of several successive genera
tIons will have become the oldest IN
habitants.'