The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-26
"REMINISCENCES.
By r. B. Berkeley.


mono moro 80 than October 90. 1876,
whom the statue Of the immortal Jack
son was unveiled
The Dispatch of the 27th make. this
mention Of 1t: Clear. bold and distinct,
day OF all days. yesterday stands out
In the annals of Richmond, marking
an occasion OF universal Joy. Il pagean-
try or extraordinary splendor and
ceremonies OF deep and abiding inter
est with the first gray streaks OF
dawn It's record commenced. The
drums and bugles sounding the re-
vcille from the military quarters
awoke. too. the slumberinG citizens
and hurried them from beds OF reposc
10 Join the rushing multitudes that
early filled tho streets In the heart
OF tho city on tho principal business
lhorouShflres, Oh the fashionable ave-
hues, as we'll as In distant suburbs, nc
uvity prevailed. For the time Rich
monu appeared in new and wonder
iul character. She was metropolis
gayer and lovelier than Paris. Fresh
iiie ana unWonted vigor seemed In
fused into her veins. The old life and
It's sluggish current were gone. In
stead or the lesurely movements Of
people following ordinary business
pursuits there were seen crowds dash
Ing hurriedly along. jostling each other
striving to get into tho best places
with eagerness In their eyes and ex-
pectation In their faces. Forty thou
sand people Ia front Of the stand the
fervid prayer to God, and the uncov-
cred nssemblage. the opening address.
the Grafton or tho day. the dwelling
al the statue. and the cheers and sal
vos OF artillery that shook tho earth
as its greeting; the presentation Of the
daughter OF Stonewall Jackson. and
her triumphant reception by soldiers
and citiEeRs-all these must DO inef-
faceably craven upon tho minds OF
those who were present, especially of
the young who VIII transmit 10 pos.
terity the Impressions with moro than
the glamour OF romance"
bishop Doggett Offers Prayer.
Bishop ID. S. Doggett. OF tho Metho-
dist Episcopal Church, South. offered
Tho prayer. md among other things
said: May all that was good and
great In thy servant be sanctihed as
one OF the elements of the goodness
and greatness OF this whole nation.
And we pray that these United States
with ali their diverse peoples and pur-
suits. may be bound together By the
ties OF an enlightened, cordial and
enduring friendship. that all bitter
ness and strife may cease between
them. that peace and prosperity may
prevail in our borders: that this coun-
try may be distinguished by the great
est displays OF the gospel. and the
highest development OF mankind: that
other distant nations may behold in us
the spectacle q. n wise government
and of virtuous citizens, and exclainn
Happy IL that people whose God is
the Lord"
Governor Kemper delivered the ad-
dress OF welcome. and began with
these thrilling words: NY country
ms, .1i IS
called together this great concourse
OF her sons and her daughters with
houored representatives OF both the
late contcnd!ng sections OF our COM
mon country. on this day, Astounding
with stern memories OF the past anu
great auguries of the future. | come to
greet you; and In tho name and by
tho authority OF Virginia. l bid you all
and each welcome, heart warm well
come TO her capital. With r mothers
tears and love, with ceremonies TO be
chronicled in her archives and trans-
iuitted to the latest posterity. the Com
monwcal,h this day emblazons the
virtues and conscCratcs in enduring
bronze the image OF her mighty dead.
Not for herself alone. but for the Sis
ter States. whose sons he led In war.
Virginia accepts. and she viii proudly
preserve, the sacred trust now con-
signed To her perpetual custody.
Not for the Southern people only.
but for every citizen OF whatever sec
ton OF the, American republic. this
tribute 10 illustrious virtue and genius
is transmitted to the coming ages to
be cherished, as IL will DO with national
pride as one OF the noblest memorials
OF common heritage OF glory. Nay,
in every country and for all mankind
Stonewall Jackson's career OF uncon-
scious hcroism Will 60 down as an In
spiration teaching the power OF cour-
age and conscience and faith directed
10 the glory OF God.
1T speaks to our fellow citizens OF
tho North. and. reviving no animosities
Of the bloody past, Il commands thoir
respect for the valor, tho manhood,
the Integrity and honor OF the people
of whom this Christian warrior was 4
representative type and champion. 1t
represents that unbouSht spirit OF
honor which prefers death 10 degrada-
ton, and more feels n stain than a
wound: which Is the stern nurse OF
freemen. the avenglng genius OF lib
erty. and which teaches and proclaims
that the free consent of the governed
is at once tho strength and the glory
ot the government
ut stands forth a mute protest be-
fore the world against that rule OF
tyrents which, wanting faith in the
iHStlNClS Oh hDnOTs WouiV iIo II NSl
degrade a brave. and proud. but I'M
fortunate people; which would bid
them repent In order TO be forgiven
Of such deeds and achievements as
heroes rejoice to perform. and such as
the admiration Of mankind in every
age has covered with glory. Let It
endure as n perpetual expression OF
that world wide sympathy with true
greatness which prompted so noble a
..if vi FOL 70 irlo q.
and let Its preservation attest the
gratitude OF tho Commonwealth to
those grsat-hearted gentlemen OF Eng
land who originated and otDcurei II as
"a tribute to tho memory OF her son.
1t is I'm no spirit OF mourning. it is
with tho stern JOY and pride BETTING
this day of heroic memories. that I
inaugurate these ceremonies in tho
name Of the people,
,'The culogist of the dead, the orator
of the day. now claims your attention.
lie needs no encorr,um from me-