Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-06-29
HOLLYWOOD CEMETERY.

i We udu " HOtilC JNs'S'ooJ w. ~
dicalion OF this beautiful rural Cemetery, which
took place on Monday. Considering The extreme
heat OF the weather, and the proper precau'ion
against 100 much exercise or exposure, now se-
morally observed by persons of any prudence the
company assembled was large one. OF The
address delivered by MIR. Baldwin. we have heard
but one opinion expressed-thal OF very great sa.
| tisiaction II was, indeed marked by beautiful
thought ami expression, and particularly BY ma.
ny scriplural illusions, which gave il a fine lone.
We take the greater pleasure in thus speaking of
it, Tor The reason that Mr.. Baldwin belongs 10 lie
corps editorial, and is in politics opposed TO u.s.
Surely there are occasions enough for conrover-
sy, in The impatient heats OF party contests, TO
discard them in such connection as this! One
OF the happy suggestions OF MIR. Baldwin was
10 referring 10 The absence of politics from that
scene-when he spoke Of the great poll ical ruth,
so much dwelt upon in human theory, but never
found fully realized, save only in such place
the equality Of all mankind
In this connection, we take The liberty 10 recur
10 our late editorial on the subject OF The Wash
ing known that the Governor and Council had
unanimously determined 10 recommend TO The
the Capitol Square, the Hollywood Cemetery
Company had rendered 10 the Executive snlla.
Bile site within the Cemetery. Since that time
and, perhaps, somewhat in consequence OF these
movements, without, waiting for any commune
cation from the Executive, The Legislature have
re.afirmed their former instructions. In doing
this, we cannot bu, think they have committed
themselves premaIurely against The offer OF the
Cemetery Company Whatever propristy there
may appear 10 the first blush of The question, thai
the Monument 10 Washington should be upon
The Square surrounding The Capitol OF The Stale,
there are other considerations which ought 10
have influence. And we know it is the opinion
of gentlemen OF taste and study in such matters,
that in this case those considerations ought 10
prevail The Legislature have nop examined
the proposed new size, nor considered it with re.
ference to the cosl as compared with The site
upon the Square, for i, will add, by saving near
| IL one third 10 the Monument Fund.
Again, the reason, which operate in favor Of
a rural Cemetery over one 10 the midst of the
dust aud glare and hurry of city, and which
we're SO admirably adduced BY Mr.. Baldwin in
bis address, operate almost equally in favor OF
this site over the other. But there are arcbitec
tural considerations questions as TO size, dis
lance and effect, which ought BY no means to be
disregarded. When the monumental pile comes
to be erected to Washington in Virginia. let it
have the majesty and repose, both Of style and
place, which belonged TO his own unapproach
able character.
We regre, to learn that in the midst of the fine
feeling produced by Mr.. Baldwns address in
tavor Of the Cemetery. and when large com.
| pany we're assembled on the ground, on Tues
day evening, for the purpose of buying the LOIS
then to be sold, Mr.. Peter P. May of Norfolk
caused to be served upon the agents OF the parties
concerned, a notice from Judge Baker of the
Norfolk Judicial District, enjoning them from
making sale OF The burial lots designated in thei
plan. The Injunction was obeyed. but some o
the gentlemen interested in the Cemetery, re
garding il as matter of dollars and cents, have
since purchased from Mr.. Mayo his Properi,
adjoining the Cemetery, so that all difficulty i
now removed, and the sale Of the lots, we arr
informed, will take place under new adver
tisement in the course Of few days.