The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-02-27

IL the i2th year Of hs colony medal Of Henry Clay,
spssIs s treaty Of Client isIss Secretary Of State
A@phii. chssisI6eid county February aiss, 1850
United States coin from the mnt-vz. an eagle halt
dollar quarter dos dime. and bali dime sS s Ssa and
cen, and hall osn, n ~, al q s o. s
v, organized February I'D, iSis -
Two coins the modern republic Of Rome presented by
Three coins; two Of the reign OF George II, with vr-
GINA on the reverse one q George III with Virginia
9s by u s civ E s a
AIRY. 1850. The Daily and Weekly Richmond Wing and
and Country Richmond Enquirer; Richmond Weekly TX.
aminer Richmond Daily Republican, Richmond Tele-
cfTempssancs, Richmond Christian Advocate South
ern Planter
Proceeding. Of the Baptist General Association Of vr
: The inscription from Houdon's Statue OF Washington,
erected by the general assembly OF Virginia. and placed in
copy ofthe bylaws of the several volunteer companies
Fayere Artillery. Richmond Greys, Eagle Infantry. Rich
Plan 81 Richmond. Manchester. and Spring Hin, vir-
gina, by Charlie. Morgan, lsiS
fhs "a; coaTsr 1850 By ohass 81 MsoIssa
gates OF the present legislature.
list Of the various military companies in procession
and the Ps,ssbas Bass the Cadets Of the Virginia MIL
tay Institute the Henrico Cavalry, and the Public Guard
Then the capstone was slowly and solemnly let down.
while an anthem was being sung
Grand Master Points poured on the cap stone Corn,
Wine, and Oil, typying Nourishment, Gladness, and
joy; and pronounced the well formed. true. and
rusty and delivered to the Master Architect Thomas
Cawford the square, level and plumb to be used in the
erection OF the edifce
R. w. John Doye grand secretary, then called on his
Exceency John B. Floyd Governor Of Virginia, and in.
formed him that the work OF laying the stone Of
the Washington monument had been completed accord
ing 10 his directions, and then awaited his inspection
Wheeupon the governor descended to the spot and pro-
nounced the same we'll done and agreeable to instruc
Most Worshpful Past Grand Master Robert G. Scott
then delivered the following eloquent and stirring ad-
dress:
GOVERNOR FLoYD The laying the first stone in the noble
edce here to be erected is completed BY the invitation
OF the chief magistrate Of the State which to us OF the
mystic te is understood to be command, the masonic
body have come hher their the humbIest part in the
ceemonies Of this day Under your direction sir, and in
consistency with the high duty i'm posed the craft, be
good loyal, and obedient citizens of the State have
assembled % render ss oar homage g he shining
fellow citizens tell me what brings here this vast assem-
blaze WY 40 We see gathered together The men q The
from the Potomac 10 the Roanoke-the white locks oil
age mngng with the ruddy faces Of YOUTH Why come
here all classes, conditions, orders, and The work
shops stand STILL the daily pursuits Of life are suspended
the courts Of justice closed and the strife Of egis
ative debate is silent In martial array with streaming
banners stand yonder long line OF citizen soldiers Of the
State and The cannon ready eve
hill and valley But, above ALL what brings these
mented grounds that countless and lovely assembage the
best and puest Of Gods work. This be
occasion, else should be cheered by the p
proving smiles OF woman lovely wonan-she who blesses
US in prosperity, and is devotody faithful in the darkest
hours OF adversely. The day-he birthday of our great
chief long remembered and never, with passed uncee
braed and unhonoed' il is not that not is not that
which prompts 10 this imposing ceremony. Virginia
speaksanother languageshe decreesa monument 10 be
erected-o-day commences the work work which is
commemorate the birthday oil man, bat Is TO
stand, aud forever, living and speaking evidence
of the affection and gratitude Of enlightened ynuons
and free people, their rsteir greatest benefactor L.
the remembrance oil lnstrIous services and unbounded
de yoon the good of mankind by most preemnent
and vrtuous, the magic power and august influence oil
whose all acknowledge, gathers here Il Is the
name Of Washingion--Wa shngion. Half century has
by since la Gods providence our country lost him
and ye-o how deep aud thrilling are our feelings when
his generated name is uttered The young and the old
OF mortal that have lived His isped by
the infant under the coaching OF the mother TO admire his
ss hs S ali oa people 10 look o hm a.
% s people q Ra O
alone that the vast proportions Of his gigantic character
is mentioned but with affection and admiration Go
70 Europe, and seek 10 know--in England. Germany,
a ana even among no Russians o. the NORTH
tues aud signal services for his country undoubtedly adj
miIed The sculptor the painter. the orator, the poet,
and the historian have each strven by great effort
be connected with the name Of Washington From the
poor but faithful mountain republic Of san Marine 70 the
bow In reverence TO the great American statesman and
o. and each ehsrshs among its richest ieye the I'M
derin triumph this the passions preudices, and
doctrines OF ages The pain modest
the admired Of millions Of the Old Word-of the prince
and polentaieof the sIrong the wlse the gobdol
the peasant and the lordo the people OF the Seine the
Rhine, the Danube, and the Thames The denounced
traitor Of 7I6 stands now The beloved Of his countymen
and the admiration Of tho world Such Is and may such
be- the reward Of such scryio and such mt
virtues.
But feel invade tho duties assigned TO another vastly
better qualified to speak Of Washington, Of his virtues his
services and devotion 10 all that las made him fret
among the good and great can however, before YOU my
aude % one Of the best ard puros OF The associations OF
George Washington. In nothing be common man
All his undertaking. well considered and than
well executed la none, In his long life, did he display this
striking quality oil his head and heart strongly than by
his early with and unwaverng adherence and
devotion TO the arcient order of Free Masonry and its be
Ia and phlanthfopc principles aud obiecs Lea Ming
ISOLATION designed accomplish he early age deter
mined TO become Of An honest advoe are OF the
equal and nalienahle rights Of man, he became satisfied
that Masonry had nj all times and under the harshet
ais, been the unalteng supporter Of and free prnc
pies. In Greece and IN Venice-n the dark ages-ln
Gent and modern timesnay IN all ages, Washington
ound Masonry true and sesdIast In advancing the intel
ectua and moral improvement OF the and the ele
vation OF man 10 that clndioH OF equality and happiness
hat now bles Than twenty millions Of American
reemen Yes, this haiowed spoi-halowed henceionh
and In all truth declare, that Masonry has done much
possibly than all other associations for the cstab
i-inent OF tho just rights Of Broad comprehensive,
aud yielding In Its ends has steadily resisted wrong
md oppression in ali forms Il has defed aud overcome
alike commands of the despot and the fortunes Of the
IL has rumphed morally the seductions
power and the temptations TO render serve obedience
10 the most powerful monarchs OF the earth In
owed land, has proved e pure and devoted TO the
principles Of morality and stable Tree government.
And why--ob, why should not the name OF Washington
De most Intimately associated with such institution
He thoroughly studied and knew all that concerned In
Inc closet he pondered It's designs; Ia the camp he