Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-12

General T. J. (StonewalD Jackeon's
sword. in the possession OF his family
since his death more than half a CEN
fury was presented to tho Confederate
Memorial Literary Society yesterday
morning with appropriate ceremonies
by Mrs. Randolph Preston. OF Char
lottc. y. C.. granddaughter OF the
herself and her brother. Lieutenant
Colonel T. J. j. Christian. who was
unable to he present. The presentation
Twelfth and Clay Streets in the. pres
ence OF an assemblasc OF Jacksons
relatives, invited guests and members
Society.
General william A. Anderson. OF
Lexington. one OF the few SURVIVING
Eade. and former Attorncy-Gcneral
OF Virginia. was the orator OF the oc-
cason. Near him sat three or four
Eade In Confederate uniform.
The ARRIVAL OF Governor "estmore-
land Davis and his staff was the sis
nal for the. exercises to begin. Miss
sally Archer Anderson. president OF
the Confederate Memorial Literary So
s Smith r Sd he only Rfy namfs Menu
Der of General Jackeon's staff. offered
prayer.
Tells of Hcro's Life
General Anderson spoke first Of his
early memories Of General Jaek IS en,a as
gatherings OF the people of that com
m%Hy and al blsaae OF the
He reviewed Jackson's early life and
his preparation. under extreme difficult
ties, for military career. and Of Jack
said within two, years he wrote his
name across the heavens"
said. ito compare Jackson with the
other great captains OF history. for he
The equal OF any in moral and physi-
cal courage. he was vastly superior to
some in his exalted moral and Chris
WscS shdonstsl and his 1 ss ideals
being. was his trust in God. His re-
a1s of s out
Faith in the unseen and eternal
was far more potential with him than
his faith in anything visible or tenn
poral
Influenced by Religion
His religion was the greatest thing
in the universe TO him. as 1t was the
most powerful influence in his life.
II is doubtful whether more sim
And yet in all OF his religion there
was nothing OF cant. nor sanctimoni-
gloon nothnG Of egGt
and Difference for the faiths and con-
riction OF others.
al JacRso n. goodness SIS and ETetatness
measures OF other men 10 demonstrate
his merit.
ally in particulars in which. he Is su-
perior to them.
nAt all -, events vent on the sgeaker
we are content with him as he Is.
and would not, IL VIC could, exchange
him for any who have been mentioned
in comparison with him."
In reference to Jackson's inspiring
| leadership in battle, the speaker stated
that 1t was. upon the field OF battle
that he made the deepest impression
! upon his men.
Inspired His Troops.
There was then" he declared, that
in his presence. his personality and his
bearing, lighting up OF his. counter
seemed to almost transfEure his usu-
ally placed features which inspired his
soldiers with something of his own
triumph He then seemed to be the
very incarnation OF righteous and Elo-
The speaker mentioned by name the
nine commanders Of the iilustrious
Stonewall Brigadc-Stonewall Jack son,
Garnet Baylor. Allen. Winder. Pax
OF these nine. six lost their lives in
battle. The six were Jackson, Gar
nett. Baylor. Allen. Winder and Pax
ton. General Walker was severely
wounded a. Spotsylvania Courthouse.
In closing his speech. General An
derson presented Mrs. Preston, who.
in few brief and happily worded
sentences. thanked the people Of Rich
rnond for the kindness and attention
show her. and presented in the name
OF her brother and herself the sword
OF their grandfather to the Confed-
crate Memorial Literary Society.
Governor Accepts Sword.
Miss Sally Archer Anderson asked
! that the sword be received by DR.
| Smith, who was captain on Jackson's
stan. and by him presented to the
Governor. OF Virginia, which was done
DIR. Smith added a few words Of hi.