The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-02-23
From the Richmond Enquirer Of yesterday.
The Day.

This day will be oneof the most interesting in the his
tory OF the State Virginia, through her honered govern
Or will proceed to lay the OF monument to
George Washington, her best, her greatest son. Her
faes daughters and surdiest gathering in from
all portions OF her territory 10 grace and honor the
Statesmen standing high on the roll Of fame soldiers i'm
ortazed by the fire Of battle and their deeds ndelbly
engraved the page OF history, bushing madens and
youths burning with noble emulation, even lispng in.
fancy itself-al will come forward together to day. to
hear the praises of Washington TO mnge in the univer
sal testimony OF gratitude 10 his honored name, and
catch inspiration for the race of vruous and honor
able and q ssSs a which
shall not attempt to make mention We leave that crate.
fu task the orators admirably selected for the
sion,
readers the farewell advice OF Washington to his devoed
counymen. lis noble sentiments should be cherished,
above all things by The American people IN The present
should heed his warning voice against sectional preju-
dces and injustice the people OF the South while
glowing with admiration for the Union Washington
regarded H. will listen his solemn words, and idoze
the constitution "sacredly obligatory upon all" BY
lis hallowcd provisions they will be prepared TO stand
fall
The corner fbed) stone Of the monument is splendid
block Of whsh granite presented by the James River
and kanawha Company II was qUaiIied on the canal,
sixty miles above tbs cry, on The estate oil James Gait
classic by having been the headquarters OF Washinglons
lear companionn arms, Geera Lafayette. during the
revolution.
The cap.sone is a noble piece Of blue granite, pre-
sened by the Richmond and Danve Railroad Company
II was quarred on the line Of the railroad along the
river in Chesterfield county, about two siles above
Richmond We ask attention to the following cor
respondence;
oFrrcE THE JAMES RivEa AND KAsAwuA Co,
January 80, le50.
Sra am instructed on behalf Of the James River and
Kanawha Company ask the privilege Of furnishing from
their granite quarry, the James river the bed
the corner the monument be ereced by Virginia in
honor OF George Washington His memory 10 cue rshed
with venerafon by all as the Father OF his Country To
he stood relation which with grateful
connexIon between the eastern and western waters
through the valleys OF the James kanawha rivers was
he first president OF the company and the enlightened aud
unwayefinR friend OF the Improvement the day
his death earnestly hope that strong desire asoc
te the company in the imposing evidence OF affection and
respect sboa, be given by Virginia her ilusious
may not be Disappointed
have the honor BE-, with the highest respect your
obedent servant,
Tohis Excellency JouS b. FLoYp,
Governor OF Virginia.
Rlcnmosp, February 10, 1850.
Sm, Your communication, addressed TO the Executive,
In behalf the James River and kanawha Company, has
hat the magnificent block granite, furnished by the
pany, viii be used for the purpose indicated In your letter
fbis tribute to the memory OF him whose will
ouast the granite which commentaries H. is singuarly
appropaf coming IL does from thoss who have
ceeded him IN the advocacy and OF the great
sye wisdom embraced all his country interests.
Respectfully, yours. &c,
To john " Mason, esq, Pfes't. J. X g. X. Co.