The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-04

hrcsidcs of the people. Here were frail wo-
men and innocent children made 10 feel the
terrors and sufferings OF bloody and de-
s,ructivc warfare. Yet. all Of this distress
fades and becomes overshadowed BY the
splendors OF Confederate glory and achieve
mcnts- Xxi 5
Proud OF IIcr Share.
There is Bcarccly Il hilltop, village. or
stream in Virginia that has not been made
historical and famous by some deed OF Saior.
military genius. or 2rowess d,splaysd ~
scarcely a family from Texas TO Maryland
which has not some spot In virginia that
Its heart goes out 10 In loving remembrance
on account OF some dear one whose heroic
blood has sanctitcd II. or &whose Talor mas
crowned It with nperishable renown. VIZ
| GINA Is proud to have been tho stage upon
which such n heroic drama was cnactedl
YirSinta is proud 10 share WITH hcr sister
Southern States that priceless heritage OF
IvaIor, sacrifice and courage displayed ny the
Confederate soldier. and which furnish the
briBhtest pages in the annals 81 warfare.
| You can rest assured tint your generous
lpartIality has placed this memorial OF your
devotion In State that Will cherish to re-
hottest time the tustice Of your cause ana
| the greatness OF your achievements FROM
| generation to generation the sons anu
| daug iltcrs OF Nirgin!c. With revercnt hearts
| and loving hands. VIII bedeck with ilo%srs
tho graves OF our heroic dead. our soccer
4 saints who scaled their devotion with iheir
| lives. and who won deaths royal purple IN
/ the ioemuns line.
Tribute to Davis.
| .Slrs. Virginia would consider That had
poorly performed the part assigned me IL
I should fail on this occasion TO convey 70 you
Ihcr continuous conviction OF the Justice OF
4 our cause and her ARA belief that the con
! duct OF herself and her sister States In this
| conflict needs neither defense nor apology.
In this war the South commended Tor the
4 sovereignty OF States against Federal IRA az az.
4 grcsston and power. She fought for the
/ great principle Of home rule AGAINST outside.
| illesa! Interference. This great doctrine or
home rule IS the most precious OF az ris nts
El,,, rtp1
i more armies have been matshaled. moro
\ battles fought. more blood SACRIFICED more
treasure expended than NJ o'hef c cnnen
4 The recent action OF the Federal authorities
lin Washington in sustaining and aiding tho
neccssion Of Panama from the republic OF
/ COLOMBIA. In South America, was complete
land thorough Endorsement of the justice or
u the Southern accession movement. We arc
Il glad to receive In the course OF time from
his high source a thorough approval of tho
.rig righteousness OF our cause, though 1t may
Il come a little belntcd.
4 "Sirs. when the passions and pretudices
II OF tho late Civil War shall have subsidized y
4 when tho glamour of immediate success
I.shnI have been d!ss.patcd; when the mists
4 have disappeared, and an Impartial history
4 records her final judgment. out OF TINS ter
,irhc conflict shall emerge a isure OF hsIo.o
Eproportiuns, calm, serene. brave IN deL eat.
irrl In r,aoiution, lofty in purpose, ana from
j, whose manacled hands each year VIII come
an increasing glory-then TO be , ,mn ,ho
). scrolls OF time will appear JEFFERSON l1aN,s.
the faithful ana fearless PRESIDENT OF me
ssr Vast Few
pore grcuter burdens or responsibilities. IN
al of his public career. be IT sniu :. y! ,., ms
glory and greatness, no STAN ever LII :,
sihs foo tsteps; no sefsnncss c'ci eoi''NA 49,
public service,
Remarkable Achievements.
"s;lrs each year makes more wonderful
the achievements of the Confederate govern
ment and soldiers, and adds ahditiona! iu l !.
Ithe Eedoral government enlisted and had
subj cctcd "a its control four times rs many
troops tho Confederate, T I,S ru a',,
disclose ti.at tho Confectionery killed, wound
cd captured ana routed more Icderal troops
than ii rossessed This Is nmnaiae b., u,, =.
cannot be surpassed pS INV ''H'u' = "t'''-J
lmerits of any people. sf4
Than that of the Southern peoplc, where
+ armies almost destitute or war elu'rnlents
won great victories IRON nrng nos aaf cfftcton;
arms with 3Indomitnble and amazing genlua
: The confederate soldiers wrested from tho
enemy the very means and the very equip-
mrnts FOR wagIpg war sirs, firmly believe
. !,hnt if tho south had~lnd access to tho seas
Z lana could have disposed OF her great cotton
arms ummunitons and tho various stores
' Iof war. she would have etrlumphcd ana won
= Thor Independence,
I'm modern civilization with all It's cons
] plexities Of commerce. that nation must
, prevail finally that Is supreme on tho seas,
M 4 nation with Its ports blocknded practically,
yiwnfses war AGAINST the world, Heroic cour.
nee brilliant victories and great military
/ genius may for il time delay but tho catast
! trophe must and viii inevitably come, Tht
s,,adows Of Southern doom rose slowly bu
0 surely from tho ptiless sea
! Precious Heritage.
: "sirs tho brave and noble deeds of thu
I. Confederate soldiers extending from TN
q drummer-boy TO the great commnnder, thu
!. godlike Lee. constitute for the South hsl
. proudest aud most precious heritaBo. WA
' viii teach our children's children to cherish
a.l3ha glesN the naaullted h9NoE ana ths