Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-23


20 the instincts of Its nature and re.
sponsiye to the pro1nptings OF worthy
and noble deeds.
Men die, but their deeds live after
them. whether they be good or evil
II good, let them be perpetuated; II
evil. let them be covered with the
mantle of oblivion
The simple stone which we have
planted to-day marks an era in the
early history of our city, the silent YET
ELOQUENT tongue of which tells the
story of heroic fortitude, replete with
valor and noble heroism of which we
as citizens may well be proud. 1t will
also serve to inspire the young with
patriotic emotions. reminding them OF
the struggles encountered and the
trials experienced by the early
settlers IN their efforts to win
an empire from the wilderness
and establish republic. In
the Providence of God these men laid
the cornerstone of government under
which untold millions will be sheltered
and blessed.
We study with curious interest the
characters which figure upon the
pages of ancient and medieval history,
the contemplation of whose deeds de-
mand our admiration and applause,
while we fail often to recognize the
heroic deeds and actions of those who
lived nearer to our own period which
are equally worthy of emulation and
renown.
1t is our privilege to-day to do an
act of long delayed justice to the MEM
cries and. associations of the act in
dedicating this stone, as these stand
connected with the history of Fort
Henry. the scene of the last seige and
battle of the American Revolution,
which occurred on the soil of West
Virginia, and doubtless all will join
with me in the sentiment, "Memoria
in Acterna."
The Governors Speech.
When Judge Cranmer concluded Ad-
miral Dewey arose and heartily con-
graduated him. The chorus then sang
"Star Spangled Banner
Governor Atkinson walked to the
front of the stage and said:
Before | introduce the orator OF the
day, who was the great great-grandson
of Col. Ebenezer Zane, desire on be-
half of the people of the city of Wheel
ing and the State of West Virginia, to
return sincere thanks to Admiral
Dewey, who consented to come into our
midst He, as you know, has made for
himself a name that will endure as
long as the centuries roll on. His
name will be enrolled among the
heroes and chiestans of the world and
will never be forgotten. | extend to
Admiral Dewey to-day the earnest,
honest welcome of every man, woman
and child in the State of West Vir-
ginia. West Virginians are patriotic,
and the Admiral has learned in passing
along strets filed with people eager to
get even a glimpse of him, that we
want him and are glad he is here"
Enthusiastic cheers followed this
short speech, and Hon. c. W. Brock
unier was then introduced.
Mr.. Brockunier's Grafton.
Hon. c. W. Brockunier's Grafton was
an historical paper of much value, and
it is regretted that lack of space pre-
vents its publication in full Mr..
Brockunier was not in good voice, and
it was with considerable difficulty that
he made himself heard in all parts OF
IL hall. Thirty minutes was allotted
and he found it impossible to
the entire address within that
When he arose he handed his
admiral Dewey, aelzing him
to ''time' him, the Admiral laughingly
accepting the commission. Mr.. Brock
unier began:
1t has been said that patriotism is a
safer principel both for State and the
human race than philanthropy, and
people that does not hold in honor it's
historical great men is like one who
denies his parents.
We are here to-day to honor both
the living and the dead. On the 22d of
February, the birthday of George
Washington, it is eminently proper to
recall his name and services. No ac-
count of border warfare from 1853 to
1888 would be complete without refer
ence to his services, which began at the
early age of twenty-one, when he, I'M
der orders from Gov. Didwiddie, of Vir-
ginia, made his famous trip in winter
time to the commandant of the French
forces on French creek, fifteen miles
from Lake Erie, and only ended when
lie TSSlSueu HIS CUUlHllSSlUn as COM
mander-in- Chief of the continental
army. During the revolutionary war
which was the critical period at Fl.
Henry, his correspondence reveals his
anxiety for the western section of the
country, and how frequently he gave
orders and wise counsel to the differen,
commanders.
FIT. Henry was in the district of the
commanding officer who headquarters
were at Fort Pitt. To this command
he appointed at various times Brig.
Gems. Hand Mcintosh, and in Septem-
Der. 1881. Brig. Gen. William Irvine,
who retained it to the close of the
revolutionary war. An order was is
sued from headquarters of the CONT
mental army at West Point, republish-
ed by Gen. Irvine at Fort Pitt, shows
the vigilance of the Commander-in-
Chief, and the great scarcity of am
munition.
Any soldier who presumes to fire
his musket without leave from the
commanding officer of his regiment
tWho is not to give it but in cases of
necessity, and then will acquaint the
general of it,, is to receive fifteen
lashes on the spot. and to pay one
sixth of a dollar for the cartridge to
the Quartermaster Of the regiment, who
Will lay out the money arising this
way for the use of the sick. A similar
punishment shall be inflicted on any
soldier who will thrOuob pauIoot