Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-07-05

The Ga.ena Gazette acknowledges the re-
oeipl of beautiful engraving Of this Monument
and adds:
The design embraces the idea Of great cir
cular building, $50 feet in diameter, and 100
feet high, from which springs an obelisk shaft
20 feet IN diameter at the base, and 500 feet
high. The rotunda, forming the base OF the
monument, is to be surrounded by 80 col
umns. II feet in diameter and IS feet high,
&c, &c. The obelisk is now fifty feet above
the surface of the earth. The cost ofthe ODE
lisk, which is first to be constructed, is esti-
mated at 1852 600, aad that of tie obelisk and
pantheon, forming the entire monument at
l,l22, 900. About 500, 900 has been col
lected, which is now mostly expended, and
the Board are eloquent in their appeals for
more funds. J. S. WRIGHT Esq, Of Chicago
Is an agent of the Board for the raising of
money, and the following is an extract from
his circular. -
Nearly all the states have shown their ap-
probation Of the subject, the legislatures haY-
ing seyerally sent a block of marble or other
material, with the coat of arms and name of
the State engraved on It. These will be con
splcuously placed IN the obalisk But for the
requisite means TO carry out the design, the
voluntary contributions of the American peo-
pie will be relied upon.
And IN the established charactar Of the board
and the well known honesty and efficiency of
OF the General Agent, Hon. ELISHA WHIT
rLEsET, OF Ohio, who for several years has de-
voted himself with zeal to this object the
pubic haze the fullest guaranty that the funds
contributed Will be faithfully and well used.
Little effort has been made In this re0ion.
and, with the view of facilitating collections
| have been appointed agent for the Northwest
embracing Wisconsin, Iowa, and the fourth
NTH, sixth, and seventh Congressional Dis
tFIcts IN Illinois, being all the counties be-
tween the Illinois and Mississippi rivers, and
also including Jersey, Green, Macoupin, San
canon, Logan, Dewitt, Champaign, and Yer
million, and all the counties lying north Of
them.
All should have an opportunity to Contribute
to TINS sacred object, to which most will give
with pleasure. Contributors Of 81 and over
receive large or small engraving Of the mon
ument or OF Washington. or both, as they may
choose and according to the amount given.
which may be framed. On them viii be giv-
en- q certificate in the name Of the donor, show
ing the amount contributed
10 make the work thorough, good. efficient
agents Of characrer and influence, who love the
object, must be got in every settlement. town
or county, who must pledge themselves to call
on every inhabitant in their several districts.
They VIII be furnished with circulars and all
requisite information, and also a subscription
book IN which the donors are expected to
write their names. A room is to be prepared
tor these books IN the monument. and they
VIII be classed by states, counties. SC Sub
scnPt'ons may be made payable wholly or in
part al future day. Having given bonds and
security myself, must require the same from
others.
The good and patriotic throughout the land
are interesting themselves in behalf Of this no.
bic cause, and trust, applications viii i'm
nedlateiy be made TO me for agencies. The
Northwest-thls taIrest, richest portion of8ur
country herltage-will surely respond with
It's accustomed generosity to this call in fulfil
ment Of nations most sacred duty.
We are lmpelled, no less by duty than by
love TO honor and revere the memery Of the
worthless by whose sacrifices and toll our
bloUd-bought liberties Were achieveI-of those
by whose wisdom and Judgment with no ev-
ample to initiate, the broad and deep founda-
lions We're laid, and the beautiful, symetrical
superstructure begun, Of this Republic which
even now towers high among the highest
powers Of earth. We should DO what was in
our power to commemorate their acts. and
testify our gratitude for the ines Unable bIes-
sings they give to Us.
But among them there is one TO whom all
eyes turn when IS named the Revolution, and
the almost equal trying period that succeeded
when strife and dissension as to the oruaniza-
ton oil our Government, came near DESTROYING
the fruits Of that costly contest One there IS
among these wor.d-renowned heroes and pat
nots, 50 far exalted above his compee-s. that. I
by common consent, he is called The FATHER
OF HIS CoFNTRY. What have we done in to-
ken OF our obligations to this great and best Of
men! What tribute shall this mighty peo-
pie of over 10000, 900 render to him who,
more than any other man, gave them their
greatness and glory
lie needs no monument. The name of him
who was First in War, First in Peace. and
First in the Hearts of his Countrymen," will
live and shine with increased brightness, when
the marble pile we rear shall have crumbled
into dust. But we shame ourselves if we Ion !
ger neglect to show that we are grateful. and
this plan Of monument has been adopted and (
recommended by the leading minds of the
of all political sentiments, as the most
suitable emblem.
Let rs in the West not be backward in doing
our part. Let US contribute as we can, and
give our neighbors AMI friends an opportunity
to do so likewise; and let the necessary steps
be at once taken.
Chicago, April 4th 1850.
]. s. WRIGHT.