. Westmoreland County, Virginia : parts I and II : a short chapter and bright day in its history. >iano which came from Leipsic, and which, of course, the merryyoun(o- people Avoke into life to the tune of merry two-steps;into the handsome wainscoted hall, where lips were drawn intopuckers to whistle a waltz that each might say in years to come,I have danced in Stratford Hall. Then out to the brick stables,with stalls for hundred horses; then, as the evening shadows fell,across the fine garden, down a narrow path through the twilight ofthe woods to the Lee vaults. These unfortunately have s
. Westmoreland County, Virginia : parts I and II : a short chapter and bright day in its history. >iano which came from Leipsic, and which, of course, the merryyoun(o- people Avoke into life to the tune of merry two-steps;into the handsome wainscoted hall, where lips were drawn intopuckers to whistle a waltz that each might say in years to come,I have danced in Stratford Hall. Then out to the brick stables,with stalls for hundred horses; then, as the evening shadows fell,across the fine garden, down a narrow path through the twilight ofthe woods to the Lee vaults. These unfortunately have sunken,only one remaining, into which one adventurous spirit stepped. Of the kindly hospitality and courtesy of Dr. Stuart, his wifeand friends, we v/ill long retain most delightful recollections. Another drive of fourteen miles brought us back to Leedstown,where the good steamer Lancaster lay. We were soon aboard, se-cured staterooms, and slept sweetly after a day of unalloyedpleasure. When we go again, go with us. l\rr. Editor.—CorrespondentTidewater I COUXTt. VIR(U\IA 125 SOME VERSES FROM OUR HOME POETS. Lee in of the Lee Monument in Richmond May 21), 1892. There he stood in bronze, our hero, Neath the blue Virginian sky,Gazing oer the many thousands, With a calm and tranquil his war horse, proud and stately, God-like, in his kingly he, calmly and unshaken, As a mighty sound uprose. Hark! that sound was like the roarings Of some fast approaching storm:Cheer on cheer came fast outpouring, Ninety thousand hearts were ! it seemed the very heaven Had been rent in that wild roar;That the grave, our Lee had given. To review his troops once more. War-scarred veterans, old and hoary. Wept like babes, that form to see;While they told anew the story Of the deathless fame of Lee:How he turned him in the hour, When by putting forth his could grasp all wealth or power, Or ambition could command. When he heard his p
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