The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-22

one fact or sugges ed one thought, which
will tend 10 make clear the truth, then my
,abor has not been In VAN The great
duty OF this generation Is to present 70
The world the truth with reference to
the causes and motives which actuated
our people in THAI struggle.
To the future we may look with CON
ndence for a vindlcat.oa Of the high prlh-
c'p IS and pure motives which controlled
Virginians The very pathos Of our story
will enlist the interest or the world. ~.
varies and Crucihxions take deepest no
upon humanity The truth viii be found
and proclaimed just SO sure as sacrifice
and devotion appeal most strongly 10
the hearts and minds OF men.
Thou hast great allies
Thv f-iends are CIVILIZATIONS. ason'es
And love. and mans unconquerab m no.
Already the truth OF this assertion Is
being verified. and writers and thinkers
Of this and the old world make oold 10
affirm the integrity and heroism OF VIZ
ginla's course. THIS Henderson. the En-
gi'sh military critic aud author, In his
Life Of jackson. declares:
JUSTICE TO CROMWELL.
"The world has long since done justice
IN the mo. ives Of Cromwell and Of wash
ingtor and signs are not waiting that
T.
before many years have passed II will
do iustice 20 the motives OF the Southern
people. They we're true to their interpre-
tat.on Of the Constitution"
Then referring TO Vireinia-'Her best
endearors were exerted TO maintain the
peace between the hostile sections and
not until her liberties were menaCed did
she repudiate compact. which had be-
come intolerabie. II was to preserve the
f..tf hu
oueathed her and which she desired TO
hand down unsullled 10 future genera
tlons. that she acquiesced in the Revolu-
ton"
Ropes the New England historian and
author. IN his History OF the Civil War,
referring TO the Southern people says:
They are not In their own opinion rebels
at ALL they were defending their States,
hat is. the nations TO which they con-
celved themselves to belong. from invas-
ION and conquest
Mr. Iecky Erg'and's greatest living
historian. In his Democracy and Liberty
declares: 1.-THE self-secrihce, the una
ufmity. Tire tenacitv Of purpose. the in
domitsble will displayed on both sides.
bv the vast citizen armies. IN that long
and terrible struggle, form one OF the
rrost splendid pages In 18th Century
history"
uut -ot only will these facts impress
the minds an1 demand recognition Of the
students and historians OF The future.
but tho time viii come when the united
voice Of this whole land viii proclaim The
integrity Of purpose which controlled
our people IN that conflict. and when their
heroism will be proudly claimed as a
part OF the heritage OF our country.
An that was pure ana knghty-aii that
was magnanlmous and strong-will yet
he treasured as evidences OF our coun-
try's glory.
What Eug'ishman to-day. while re-
calm the herolsm DISPLAYED az Nasty
and Marston Moor. stops TO inquire whe h.
or his forefather5 fought FOR Parliament
Or King?
The day IS not far distant when upon
the fields where were fought the great
battles OF the Civil War monuments viii
be erected 70 commemorate the proves
and valor Of American manhood as eV-
hibited in those fierce struggles for prin-
clple on tho pains OF Abraham. which
overlook the city az quebec. was fought
the last battle between the French and
ish-rp-aE.ng races for the mastery
Of this continent Victory crowned tho
rrgliEh arms under the splendid leader
ship OF Wolfe despite the desperate re-
SisfanCc Of the Freucn. led bf ne MODEST
hero,o Montcalm. Both leaders fe1 at
their posts OF duty. To-day a beautiful
monument rises above the plain. II ear
ries TO sting % the hearts ~ the van.
ouished for il commemorate The heroism
OF both WClSe AMI Mon'cJ'm. Ia the gen.
erous lnscrin'ion. "Nalor gave them
common death: history con- mon fame'
and pcsterity a common monument
Inspired by the remembrance OF the
va'or of tire soldiers Of Accomack and
Northampton. their surviving comrades
have erected THIS monument 20 perpe-
tuate tteir fame.
Let n stand lasting memorial Of the
heroic men Of this sea-girt lard.
Ter n make Known the ever blessed
Glory ~ du'v waI performed: Of stead
Fast vaior and f'-fitude IN the face ot
defoat For 81 inv0kes the reve~en'ial
care ~ all who love devotion ~ p~inci-
No. ard over n 7 pronounce as q som
fer,oe ~ onsacrafi0n N beautiful e0i-
ta-h which is sold 20 mari, che lost -oe'ing
n'ace NJ tho FIRST C~enad'ar ~ France:
"Consooraied 10 vi~fue and COURAGE ani
MT ur1er the nro'eo'ion Of the brave
in every age and country