New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-03-31
Ma. VILLAGES DrsIos OF A MosuMESr T

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WASHINGTON of this lea, yet eesan. design we nave
before tsken occasion to speak in terms Of hgh adma-
ton. We have now before US a copy Of the engraved
Plan last published by c. g. Graham a. Co. 50 Ann'st-
# which he mechanical execution reflects great credit
Oh tho ensrsyer c. W orr artist already well known
Tor his beautiful deneauous IN what was formerly
thought The very ordinary OFT Of wooaongraving The
pl.n was engraved hy Mr. Orr from drawing By w
Wade. from The original design Of Mr. wallace.
The conception Of This design hiss resulted In something
grand yet simple beaudul but not saudy. and periec-
ton Of finish that would the Monument to become
the chief ornament If any city The plan H. briefly Az
espaaads IN the form 81 star-very handsome and ap-
p-oprats OF Itself thirteen Pr aaidal sps answering 20
the thirteen original states the abutments are statues
symboca OF the Continents representing tho Asiauc the
Native American the Caucasian and one not shown IN the
drawing-sn Egyptian holding astronomical instruments
in each Of the four abuiments which these stand
large ROOM through which entrance is gained to the IN
terror Of the main structure the pedestal bears on us
sides bssso-reevo kenessss Of Washington as the Man.
the Revolutionary Leader the President OF the Onon ara
the Farmer Of Mount Vernon the bassoreeyos are eSen
surrounded with windows 10 the form OF ssrs-hireen
u each-aGordng light to the lofty and spacious halls 10
be formed within the pedestal above the portal Is zane
formed OF thirteen pillars placed circle, enclosing
number Of statues Of prominent and leading Patriots
Of TIE world, seemingly with prophetic Wow to re-
volutlons upturnings, and and better lnsltu-
lions The c5pals Of these thrice pillars are beauti-
fol desyn-the American Eagle surrounded by Palmetto
and Corn leaves, emblenstcd Of the Union Of the
North and south [For anything equally original in olien
times the Romans would have invested the dscoyerer
with a laurel wreath. What will America dorl-The
obaeus is surmoured by IS stars corresponding to the
/ - -. la.
rate to The dimensions of the Monument, embemac Of
the entire world finally to be lm0ued with the principles
of the American Revolution and maintained by
the senlns Of WAsHIsGTos The continents orslauds
traced on the GLOBE which may be constructed Of wood or
ieon covered with FURNISHED copper, gilt S1rmount
Ing all colossal statue of Washington, standing on that
portion Of the globe embracing the American Continent.
with the fragments Of a crown lying around his feet.
We have thus particularly described this design for
the reason that greatly desire TO established some
fitting testimonial Nations regard for the greatest
and purest Man whom any country has stool possessed
Il Is becoming reproach to America that her Legislators
have never devoted dollar to the erection Of aEy sie
quate tribute the memory Of the Father Of his country
II we DO no, stir ourselves In this matter is there not
reason to spprehend that strangers may outsrp Us
Perehance Republican France evidence her esteem Of
the true Patriot by similar token before many years
months have rolled bywbie America yet hes,ses and
lngers meanwhile devong millions uselessy TO war and
bloodshed.
Thls Monument Is beautiful mainly 10 Its simple orgl-
n4ltyve hope TO Il successful 1t merits and will
reward close examination. which cannot but result
In admiration and possibly in It's adoption. We like the
idea rather better than that Of OF the
peitors already Bot choice is easy after decision
Il remains only be whether there Is sucert
spare capital public spirit and energy the Empire City
cree, fitting Monument 10 the msmory OF ono so uni
versally esteemed and reverenced as wAsHIsoros.
! IT. "PRAcrIcAL HINTS on TINE PREvgSrIOs
AND TREATMENT OF DrsEisrs o. THE LuNes; BY JANE,
SrKwAAT, D. Fellow Of the College Ct Physician and
Surgeons. author Of Practical Treatise Diseases
Chndren. &c. &c" Published by william II Graham Tri.
bune Buildings Prcs l2i cenia-we doubt much n this
litls book does not contain the greatest pro
'entcd 10 eonsumptves. The attention 81 tho author.
gentleman Of high professional standing arst dirSc,.
Of TO tho important results Of profound respiration
curative aud preventive agent BY examining tho chest,
some handred, OF patients. as physician 70 OF the liz
Insurance Companies Of this city. That this Is OF hs
greatest practical importance when ions In The manne
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