Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-03
AN ADDRESS.
Issued by John Bowie Strange Camp,
Confederate Veterans.

The John Bowie Strange Camp OF Con-
federate Veterans, which undertaken the
erection Of a statue TO Stonewan Jackson
at the University, has adopted the fol-
lowing address to the Confederate camps
and Confederate veterans OF the United
States:
The John Bowie Strange Camp Of Con-
federare Veterans, of which General Il
L. Rosser is the commander, at Char-
lottesville, Va, have determined 10 nave
erected at or near the University or VIZ
ginia an equestrian statue OF General
Thomas ]. (StonewalD Jackson.
There is as yet no great<statue erected
TO this great southern chieftain-this
peerless genius Of war-whose memory Is
SO dear TO thousands. and whose fame
and deeds fill the civilized world, and
whose splendid career sheds Immortal
glory upon his native State and the whole
South.
II is fitting and proper that this statue
should stand in the centre OF Virginia
and under the shadow OF that great Uni
versity, founded by Jefferson, which, du-
ring three generations, has contributed
so many eminent men 10 the councils ana
development OF the country, ana IN slsht
of the blue mountains that shook WIN
the thunders of battles that Illustrated
his genius and the steady valor OF his
soldiers. -
This monument, situated at the Uniyer-
sity of Virginia, will through ages 70
come be an object-lesson to thousands OIL
young men from the south ana an over oe,
the land, teaching and melting 10 all that
IS pure, noble, and heroic, as exemplliled
in the deeds and example of this won
drous man, whose purity Of life was only
excelled by his fiery genius in war.
1t is intended to make the monument
worthy of one Of the worlds greatest ne
roes of the peerless leader who moved
his forces like a thunder-bolt, and with
inferior numbers shattered and conquered
numerous armies whose name was a
talisman TO his followers and terror 10
his foes, and whose campaigns lend Il
new lustre and interest to the science
and literature OF war.
This great memorial, while located on
the soil of his native Virginia, red with
the blood of so many patriot heroes VINO
followed the Confederate flag, will belong
to the veterans Of the whole South, as a
mute and eloquent tribute to the virtues
and heroism of the dauntless leader, who
in battle and danger ever stood ike
stone wall. and who, with the shouts or
victory in his ear, fell on the bloody neid,
mourned and lamented not only by the
whole South but by all admirers or viz
tue, genius. and valor in foreign lands.
1t will stand in a historic region, ira
versed by two great railways penetrating
all sections of the country, and hence
will be easily accessible to the gaze Of the
surviving Confederates, their sons, and
daughters.
We most earnestly urge and request all
Confederate camps and veterans 10 aid
in this laudable undertaking by contribu-
ting to the fund necessary TO rear a
splendid and enduring statue to the mem
DRY of Stonewall Jackson. and that the
Daughters OF the Confederacy and the
Sons of Veterans will lend their generous
aid and effort to this movement, so dear
to the southern heart.
All remittances should be made TO w.
II. Jones. treasurer of John Bowie Strange
Camp, Charlottesville, Va, who will keep