. The South : a tour of its battlefields and ruined cities, a journey through the desolated states, and talks with the people: being a decription of the present state of the country - its agriculture - railroads -business and . scious, as he uttersthem, of having spoken a charm which enwraps him in anatmosphere of romance. Thenceforth he is imapproachableon that verdurous ground, the envy and despair of all whoare so unfortunate as to have been born elsewhere. Thus arich word surrounds itself with rich associations. But supposea different name : instead of Virginia, Stubland, for ex
. The South : a tour of its battlefields and ruined cities, a journey through the desolated states, and talks with the people: being a decription of the present state of the country - its agriculture - railroads -business and . scious, as he uttersthem, of having spoken a charm which enwraps him in anatmosphere of romance. Thenceforth he is imapproachableon that verdurous ground, the envy and despair of all whoare so unfortunate as to have been born elsewhere. Thus arich word surrounds itself with rich associations. But supposea different name : instead of Virginia, Stubland, for might indeed be the best State of all, yet, believe me, iStuh-land would have in all its borders no soil fertile enough togrow the fine plant of State pride. I believe, said I, there is but one State as proud asVirginia, and that is the fiery little State of South Carolina. I have less respect for South Carolina, said he, thanfor any other State in the Union. South Carolina troopswere the woi-st troops in the Confederate army. It was SouthCarolinas self-conceit and bluster that caused the war. (So, State pride in another State than Virginia was only self-conceit.) Yes, said I, South Carolina began the war; but Vir- t:::^.. ^^^-^ I j_li!Uiiiiiii«)il(»w0* STAGE-COACH CONVERSATION. 108 ginia carried it on. If Virginia had thrown the weight of hervery o-reat power in the Union against secession, resort toarms woukl never have been necessary. She held a positionwhich she has forfeited forevei, because she was not true to seceding she lost wealth, influence, slavery, and the bloodof her bravest sons ; and what has she gained? I wonder, sir,how your State pride can hold out so well. Virginia, he replied, with another gleam, his eyes doingthe fine frenzy again, Virginia made the gallantest fight thatever was; and I am prouder of her to-day than I ever was inmyl»e! But you are glad she is back in the Union again ? To tell the truth, I am. I think more of the Union, too
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