The native American., 1838-06-23
THE WASHINGTON MONU MEN r.

THE WASHINGTON MONUMENT
In our synopsis Of the proceedings Of Congress in
other part Of this paper, it will be that the Washing
ton Monument bill, which had passed the House,
indefinitely postponed in the Senate.
1t is with nnfgned regret That have witnessed this
disposition of the BILL and the notifyng defeat of this
noble and praseworhy object much cherished by its
friends
We know that his memory lives, and will live, in
the hearts Of his coutrymcn; but We indulge the happy
anticipation notwithstanding, Of seeing splendid
column rearing its imposing form TO the memory OF
beloved Washington, that others might in works
what on'y jcel il hearts In this hope We are
disappointed, and the disappointment is the TO be
regretted because the objections urged were mere preten
ces, moi deserving to he called reasons.
It appears that one objection was that would spoil
the view from the west front Of the Calol!!! Would
beautiful Monument such contemplated by its
projectors, By intervening between the beoler aud
landscape or o,her object offend American eye that
has read the history Of the Reyoluiion' I so, let the Wis
ION Of that eye be sealed in eternal darkness Auotner
objection was. that the giound was too low!!! Our
prise is only equae b, the weakness Of this objection
lower still must be that patriot,s,n that urged it,
To obyiate the first objection, the Monument should BE-
rut among the trees OF the forest.
To the second, it must be erected beyond the
District peha Of the AlIeghany Mountains.
On this principle, no community unfortunate as to
dwell in section Of country having elevated sites,
could be gratiGed it'll monumental structure TO
lncmorate the good deeds OF their patriots flour whole
county level, should therefore, that rule
necessarily bc nation wilhoM monument. These OBJ
jections are too ridiculous for serious comment.
II only remains Tor to hope that il will not be long
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LIBERAL patriotic, and disposed to do justice 70 the
memory Of him who the chief instrument in achieving
our country's Independence. II obstacles presented them
Selves why was effort made to them? II SO
ins,rmounable TO make appear useless to attempt
their removal how is it that obstacles Of any kind,
great or small real imaginary, have before been dis.
covered, and only by few members of the Senate.
1t is certainly true the country is at this time immersed
in difficulties and Distress TO and relieve from
which require the best energies of the wsest councils Of
the nation.
But it seems as if feeling is only alive to the great po
tcal contest Of the day. which absorbs oveooks all
other considerations than those Of party t,mrh, or
those Of personal character which depend popularity
at home
This circumstance is calculated to raise doubt whc.
her but for the page Of history the of Washington
would not be forgotten
If the Washington Monument Society wonld be sa-
iSfed-if the citizens Of the District would be satisfied
il all the world besides would be satisfied, with the site,
asked for rather promised, the mall west OF the
Capitol which, in opinion is not only the aPproPri-
ate, but most eligible place. it is vcyatios that this
patriotic purpose should be defeated by few qncrons
and uniformed politicians We hope that all who throw
unnecessary and frivolous impcdments in the way Of its
consumma,on may meet the owns and contempt pr the
American nation.
As we have received, since commenced our re.
marks an article Of considerable length this subject
from who is personally implicated in the matter we
shall abrdgc what had intended to say, in justice tt
correspondent, who is, would think, called nPor
TO defend his rcpuation at least from, believe
an nndeserved and nsdions attack.
II is true should have preferred that correspon
dents communication should have been prned Of its
pertes, but time is not allowed TO have such modi
cation made would be desirable, If indeed under h
circumstances il ,ro,d be modified shall give
s-onIy remarking by way Of not being misinderstoo'
in the premises, that objection TO the bitterness of M
communication does refer to any To-
the feelings Of the Ohio Senator's but 10 the dignity Of
paper.
The Governor OF Upper Canada has come out with
Proclamation OH the subject Of The steamboat Sir Robcr
peale lately destroyed Lake Erie, in which he ha
manifested spirit not entirely in accordance with th
exisnp relations between tile two countries, in which h
exhorts her Maiestys subjects TO dgnifed orbcarance
and admonishes the Captains trading to American port
on the Lake to the utmost cauon they may find them
selves in the power Of Iawless band instead Of within
the protection and authority Of friendly Government
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