The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-01-15

IN many communities throughout the
Omitted States there will held this weeE
Eheftting ceremonies commemorative OF
the one hundredth anniversary of the
birthday of Gen. Robert z. Lee. Through
out the South each recurring anniversary
Of the natal day of the commander-in,
chief OF the Confederate Army has been
observed by memorial services and exer-
cises Of one kind or another. and quite
naturally exceptional prominence is to
be given TO the centenary of the great
champion OF the lost cause
However, IT is an interesting evidence
of the broad minded tendencies Of the
nation that the Lee memorial exercises
on Saturday, January I9, will by no
means be confined TO Dixie. but will be
held simultaneously in all sections OF the
republic. Where there are camps of the
United Confederate Veterans the exer-
cises will be under the auspices Of that
organization. assisted In many Instances
by the United Sons OF Confederate Vet
Grams, the United Daughters OF the Con-
federacy and various memorial associa-
lions.
AS sectional feeling dies out and the
scars of sectional strife are gradually
becoming obliterated, the great mass Of
the people in the North are coming to
realize what foreign students OF history
have long appreciated-that Gen. Robert
z. Lee was one OF the most remarkable
men the republic has produced Indeed.
IT would be strange were there not MILL
tary ability 'Sn the blood" for probably
no American family has equaled the Lees.
OF Virginia, in the prominence It's DIFF
fsrent generations have attained In every
armed conflict in which this country has
engaged.
The MIST generation OF Lees IN Viz
gini4 began with Col. Richard Lee. who
came over from England In 164I- He had
eight children-six sons and two daugh-
ters-who founded the various lines Of
the camily. The father of Robert E. Lee
to whom due honor is to be accorded this
week, was the brilliantly daring Light
Horse Harry OF the Revolution-dash-
Ing dragon, splendid orator, governor of
bis state and perfect type OF virginia
gentleman Light Horse Harry" was
only 3 years OF age ct the time he won
the especial admiration OF Gen. George
Washington. not less BIZ his loYable na-
ture than by his exploits as a fearless
cavalry leader.
Robert E Lee. youngest son Of Eight
Hose Harry" was bora at the estate OF
stratford, on the Potomac, IN Westno-e-
land county. Va, on January 10. 1861.
His mother was Anne HIN Carter. one OF
the famous Carriers, of the Old Dominion.
who's ancestral home was the manor
house OF Shirley, get standta. o. the
banks OF the James River, and which Viii
be visited by thousands os the tourists
wh> VIII this yea tourney to this state
for the jamestown Exposition
When the future Confederate warrior
was only four years OF age, however.
his tathsr, in order 20 give the children
every educational advantage. removed 70
the own OF Alexandra, few miles he
low Washington As a boy Robert f.
Lee passionateiy fond of hunting
and would follow the hounds on foot all
day, :hus laying the foundation OF that
ply ical perfection which stood him in
such good stead during the trying DAYS
Of the Civil War. The boy was only
II years Of age, however, when his father
Sled, and many OF the responsibilities
n he household and the care OF q semi