The National tribune., 1910-12-08
The Monument.

The monument is a fine arch Of pure
white granite from the quarries at
Mount Airy. n. c.. trimmed with gray
Georgia marble SurmoUnting the arch
is a bronze figure. representing q for
lorn prisoner, with head bent. arms
hanging down and general appearance
of detection.
on the interior of the arch is a bronze
tablet, showing the old prison and
grounds in bas relief. This is an espe-
cially fine piece of work, and shows a
Istrikingly realistic picture of the old
buildings and surroundings in perspec-
tive
On another tablet is Inscribed: This
monument was erected June 10. 1907,
to commemorate the patriotic devotion,
heroism and self-sacrifice of the officers
and soldiers of the Pennsylvania yclun-
teers who died while confined as prison.
crs of war in the Confederate Military
Prison at Salisbury, n. c., during the
war of the rebellion and were inferred
among the unknown Union soldiers and
sailors in the IS trenches at the south
east side of this monument. A grateful
Commonwealth renders tribute to their
honor and memory"
A third tablet bears the inscriptions:
Many Pennsylvania soldiers are buried
here. They were citizens OF a State
whose founders came across the sea and
established Commonwealth where all
men would be equal and, under just
laws, free to enjoy their inalienable
rights in the pursuit OF happiness, un-
molested by Kings or MOBILES or preju-
diced class. They used the sword only
to preserve the peace and unity of their
country. Twice on the soil of their ma
tive State we're crucial struggles for the
Republic: First, Valley Forge, that test
ed the courage and fortitude of the pa
fri a hot
proved the Nation could not be broken.
Respecting the example of the Roman
who never raised emblemS of triumph
over foe, the Commonwealth of Penn
sylyania erects this monument to per-
petuate the memory of the dead, and
not as commemoration of victory"
On each end of the arch is inscribed
simply: PENNSYLVANIA, 1903" On the
side facing the driveway is cut the coat
of-arms of Pennsylvania with the mot
to: Virtue, Liberty and independence"
The monument is situated on the left
side of-the driveway as one enters the
gate about 100 yards from the entrance.
The Exercises.
On arrival in the National Cemetery
the meeting was called to order, and
Rev. ]. w. Sayers. Chaplain OF the De-
partment of Pennsylvania, G. A. r.,
made the invocation. Gov. w. w. Kitch-
in, of North Carolina, made a very eIo-
quent address of welcome, which was
responded to by Robert S. Murphy,
Lieutenant of Pennsylvania
After the singing of "Lorena," by Mrs.
| ]. Sharp Mcdonald. Senator Lee S.
Overman. of North Carolina, delivered
an admirable address, which was re-
sponded to most eloquently by AdTt-
Gen. Thomas ]. Stewart of Pennsylva-
mia, who was in mis- best form and
aroused the greatest enthusiasm among
his hearers. James ID. Walker, Presi-
dent of the Commission, made a brief
introduction. when the memorial was
handed over to the Governor of Penn
sylvania by Capt Louis r. Hortesque
| Miss Helen II. Walliter unvailed the
| memorial, Mrs. Mcdonald sang, "Who
| viii Care for Mother Now" and Gov
Stuart, of Pennsylvania, accepted the
monument in a fitting speech. Brig
| Gen. Harry White made an admirable
address, after which Mrs. Mcdonald
sang God Be With You Till We Meet
Again" and the benediction followed
All of the addresses were of the highest
order and overflowing with patriotism,
love for the country and appreciation
of the service of the veterans. The
speeches of Cows. Kitchin and Stuart
and Past Commandments Stewart
were particularly praised.