Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-04-30

trying to cross swollen waters. laugh
ingly refer TO Virginia as a place where
time has slept: Only a few wears ago
the middle and far West were both the
Indians hunting ground. The Red Man
here held sway. and hunted the bison
day after day. But the dawn of civiliza-
ton was not far away. His war dance
and his wigwam council were soon To-
give way 90 legislative halls of Grecian
architecture. his bow and arrow 90 the
Gatling gun. his hieroglyphics to the
light of letters. and his wilderness his
hunting ground. was soon % become
the home of great and mighty people
whose history has ilumined all the
world, and the story of whose life.
together with that Of the former colonies
that gave them birth. has caused the
sweet name of liberty 20 blossom on the
tongues of men Great has been the
progress of the West. but that progress
1t owes 20 the East. From the East
came its population. From the East
came It's inspiration Virginia is its
Mother and Washington its Father.
And now, after all this, is the course Of
Empire indeed TO take It's way west
ward and leave the Mother of States
behind: Are Virginia's children now.
who once looked TO her for guidance
and followed where she led. 10 become
her instructor and her leader? Aretbev
to tell her about good roads and bridges.
about telephones from house 20 house
about the best of public schools. and
about free rural mail delivery, while She
sits on the bOrder-land of ANTIQUITY and
knows and learns only what she told
and taught: These are the questions
chat the citizens Of Clarke county are
to answer. What shall their answer bes
VIII 10 be worthy OF TirEinia's glory.
oh. will 10 De worthy of that rorv. rorv
story that has written in letters OF daz-
cling light across the dome oc the great
Temple Of Fame, Nirginia's noble name
ln the name of Patrick Henry.
Americas Demosthenes. whose elo-
quence caused the smoulderinr sparks
OF liberty 20 fash into the flames of war.
IN the name of Thomas Jefferson. I'm
whose soul was born the Declaration of
independence, and the Democracy of
yesterday, today, and forever; and last.
bur far from least. in the name of the
immortal Washington. who made that
Declaration good by his genius and his
heroism, and gave To his couutrvmen. a
country as free as the pure airof heaven
As free and as beautiful as the sweet
melody of birds. and as free AS the
eternal mercy OF Almighty God.
heseech you 20 De worthy of youi -ires
and ,he grand old state that gave Won
birth
Thy do / write this appeal: I write
,A.~ appeal, Virginia. because love YOU
now, and always have. and always shall.
Absence makes the heart grow fonder.
that is why l love YOU So" Hove YOUR
mountains so rich in song and story.
your mountains reaching heavenwar,l
for liberty and truth divine. Oh,mouu
tains, stately, tall, and free. symbols Of
our liberty. on my heart are your impress
~ions deeper love can ind no confession.
Even now, across the dim distance. /
fancy l can hear the sweet music of the
Shenandoah. as she ripples ami Gibbs and
flows. Her crystal waters see even as
her music I hear.
Music and beauty come to ulc
When Of THAI river think
And In the land ~ memoir
/ Stoop 90 take a drink"
Mountains. River and Valley. how
far. Yet how near and how dear. The
alley of the Shenandoah. The mere
mention of that name awakens a host of
sweet memories Memories of nv
Virginia home, ever dear 10 me. where
ever may chance Cd roam. Il onens
the history OF my country at her most
glorious pages, where we read OF the life
ami death of her heroes and sages. MAY
Thy great memory, Oh Valley. teach me
how 20 live, and among thy beauties
after lifes spent duties. NAV I die and
my ashes lie
WILLIAM b. CArLETr.