The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-01-10

Wade Hampton chapter Of the Daugh-
tiers of the Confederacy to take ter,'~
porary charge Of, and they have bee :
placed in their relic room in the STATE
house I would recommend that suit
able glass cases be provided for these
flags, in order that they be most care
fully preserved.
The jamestown Exposition.
Our sister State Of Virginia has taken
the initiatory steps to celebrate the es-
tablishnent of the colony at James
town, the first permanent English set
tlement made in the Southern portion
of the United States. The fitting COM
memoration of such an event has a
special significance, not only to the
original 13 States, but to every State
IN the union also. Now that Virginia
has taken official steps to properly GEL
ebrate this historic event, it seems
most appropriate to me that the
! original 13 States should prompt
ly take the lead in making
this event ali that it should be.
Virginia has made large appropria-
tion for this purpose, and the congress
of the United States, realizing the his
toric significance Of the proposed cele-
bration, has generously assisted.
You will have the honor, at this ses-
sion, of receiving ENJOYS from the
State Of Virginia, who come to invoke
your interest and your aid in the cere-
monies attendant upon the celebration
of this occasion. 1t is peculiarly fit
ting that South Carolina, Of all the
States, should have a place Of conspic-
uous honor in this event, and I know
you will receive the representatives
from this honored old Mother of
States with distinguished considefa-
ton.
This event will be of no ordinary
importance, and the work already ac-
complished In other States and abroad
gives most auspicious promise Of an
appropriate observance Of all which 1t
commentaries. sincerely trust that
your consideration will give to South
Carolina the position she deserves in
this celebration, and recommend such
an appropriation as you may deem nee
essary for this purpose.
A State Monument at Valley Forge.
Gov. Pennypacker Of Pennsylva-
nia has written me several commun1-
cations relative to the erection Of mon
uments at Valley Forge by the IL orig
inal States. A recent letter from his
excellency advises me that the avenues
along the intrenchments are so, far
completed as to enable each one Of the
States to mark, with suitable mon
ument, the location Of it's troops.
This is a matter concerning the his
tory Of our State and is submitted to
you for such consideration as you may
think advisable.
Conclusion.
I have submitted to you such infor-
nation concerning affairs Of state as
I have deemed necessary for your con-
sideration. Unto you, the honored rep
resentatives Of our people, belong the
responsible duties of your office as
lawmakers for your State. From your
deliberations results must inevitably
come, and by these results you are to
be Judged.
Believing that in the discharge of
these grave responsibilities you will
be guided and controlled by integrity
of purpose and fidelity to your trusts
in all that you do, I commend the great
interests Of our people unto you and
await, the results with confidence and
with hope.
D. c. Hayward, Governor.