The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-09-29
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GETTYSBURG. Pa. Sept. 2s.-Be-
meath a cloudless sky, and in the pres
enee OF she Second West Virginia reg
Iment OF volunteers, many citizens, and
survivors Of the commands houored, the
four monuments erected on this battle
field by the state OF West Virginia in
honor OF her cons who fought and fell
on the Union side in this battle, were
dedicated in fitting manner, and turned
over to the care and keeping OF the
United States battle field commits
sloners.
Governor Geurge W. Atkinson and
party arrived at 0 o'clock, and one hour
later they were Joined by Governor
Hastings, OF Pennsylvania, and few
members OF his stan. At II o'clock the
march Was taken up FOR East Cemetery
hill. the site OF the Seventh Infantry
monument, and the scene OF the days
exercises. Company A, OF the Second
West Virginia regiment, acted as 6pe-
cial escort for the veterans, who tramp
ed along In perfect form, carrying the
colors of the Seventh Infantry and First
and ThIrd Cavalry regiments. now ale
mnst in tatters, and Of priceless value
70 the men who fought under and Tor
them. Then came Governors Atkinson
and Hastings, on foot, IN democratic
fashion. followed by the members Of
their STATS. In uniform.
After them came the reEimental band,
and the regiment. under command Of
col ID. T. T. casteei, marching in fine
manner. and earning merited applause.
on East Cemetery Hin the regiment
was drawn up In front Of the rostrum,
and remained standing and uncovered,
while the band played America"
Prof Thomas c. Miller, principal Of the
preparatory department. ot the West
Virginia University, presided. The inVo--
CItlOn was offered by the Rev. Alfred
E, Fletcher, of Fairmont, W. Va.
In presenting Governor Atkinson,
Prof Miller referred to the two civlllEa-
ton Of Plymouth Rock and Jameatown.
They were never further apart and yet
In closer contact than on July 2, 1868.
Now they are closer and more united
than ever. A Confederate captain comes
to-day to greet his son, lieutenant in
the Second regiment.
Govsrnur AtkInEon's Speech.
Governor Atkinson delivered an ex-
cellent grafton. which was frequently
appauded.H He said:
My countrymen, we come to-day to
pay homage to the heroes OF West Vlr-
G!r!a who gave up their lives upon this
historic battlefield. Here In this city
Of the dead, under the shadows Of these
trees where shot and shell once ralned
Hike hail, the state OF West Virginia has
erected these monuments We now con-
Eecrate to the memories OF those whose
bones are quietly reposlnG beneath the
sward upon which the feet OF living and
loving friends are standing now. The
state, by this mark OF respect TO
splendid manhood, hOnors Itself. No
granite or marble shaft, no tomb OF an
Client or modern splendor, and no play
OF genius immortal can adorn the
memories Of the soldiers who sleep upon
the slopes OF Gettysburg. Their deeds
are their monuments which will keep
their names enshrlned in the hearts OF
patriotic meH and women. that will en-
dure for generations after the letterS
upon these granite rocks shah be dim
med by the rust ard dust Of the years
which in Gods good time shall come
and go. The fidelity Of the unswervinR
patriotism Of these dead soldiers, the
unsulhed, characters they bore, and
their undauntcd courage, have written
their names In enduring characters
upon the brightest pages OF immortal
record.
These soldiers. my friends. were
type Of that sterling manhood which
wrought Virginia and the nation. They
were a noble representative OF the type
ot men who won this. the foremost bat
lie 0f our times and of all times. A ngl-
i0n Is not made by constitutions. or
laws. or systems, or classes or creeds.
Il Is made by men-men OF intelligence,
of courage. Of industry, Of Loyalty TO
principle, Of patriotism. OF morals aud
0t love. These constitute state.
These are the elements in men that
make government and bring DEATH
less glory 10 Its history. The men who
s.ssp upon these slopes to-day, where
weeping Willows kiss the sun and the
gentle winds sing lullabys unceaslng,
are the sort OF men who make govern
meHts md nations that cannot be
wrecked by Internal shocks or external
foes, but viii endure through coming
tme-forevcr,
K~ "a SAiion'S life.
On this blood.red Geld Of Gettysburg
the soldiers Of the Union held and kept
The key 70 tho natIor's life: the key
That must unlock the immortal destiny
u the ac0Es yet to come. They stood
N the forefront OF tho uatlon's
li'. and cnvcioped In storm OF
fire and death. fulfilled n mighty
dfs,iny. Or this glad day and In
This splendid presence these dgnd he
rogs live again on the most heroic
page eI history they breathe and move
and 1--we. They are immortal In the
deep Splculor Of the nag that Is Grim
For'd With their blood" They are In
rafnnte Ia the hearts Of our West Ylr-
Enla people whose homes grace our
h.Hsidfs ard mounialn crests. rock
ribbed and towering In the sunlight.
hy ny cOunirymen, they VIII live
down through the centuries while his
tory iastE. and until men cease 10
honor valor. which VIII never be while
men aHd women live who reverence pa
if0tltm manhood. courage and loyalty
10 principle and the right,
Those times, my fellow citizens, In
which we live are lively times. Men
&c; recognition Tor what they do and
are. A surprise like DeWey'B, vice