Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1851-04-18
The Washington Monument.

The following communication we received
by mail from Good Luck, Marya accom-
panied by the writer's name. It's admontions
to Vermont we think undeserved. We certain
ly know of rery maHy, within the circle of ouI
own acquaintance, who have cheerfully con-
trbuted to the noble object mentioned, and we
know Of no one vino WouH not contribute when
the opportunity should be presented. An Agent
of the Washington Monument Association, Mr..
RIPLEY of Montpelier has been engaged in OF =
tanning subscriptions, and we venture to saw
that rerV fer of those upon whom he has called
have declined to aid in carrying forward this
noble testimonial of the National gratitude to
"ihe foremost man of all the wourId." We call
on Mr.. RIPLEY 10 ma5e known The amount col..
tcied by him in Vermont.
VERMONT will be the last State in the Union to
consent to be placed ina position where her veu-
Grafton for the memory. and her boundleSs apprt
citation of the value of the services of GEORGE
WA 'nIYGroY, can be questioned! Her Leni,>
lttnre has made AMPLE appropriation for the
procurement Of an appropriate Block of Marble
for the massive structure that is rising toward
the ski in honor OF his name and character. and
her citizens we believe it will be found, have
not been backward in secon ling this patriotic
work. We know not how it happens that Vei-
mont should be reproached from Maryland for
having neglected her duty in the premises. We
n call m (lpt, nd :
the Monument Associations who have visited
Vermont, to reply to the nsinuations OF our cor
respondent. Vermont must be placed ''rectuS
m cnria" in this matter. If she has subscribed
nothing it should be known. But she HAS sui
scrihed literally; and WILL subscribe more libl
ly if the occasion demands.
The following is our CORE, ponlent's letter:
Coon Luck, MD, April Slh; 1851.
To the Editor Of the Free Press:
am not much given to wiring Newspaper Com
hut believing myself 10 be- true friend
OF Vermont, whenever can be- thr humble insrl-
mcnt OF contributing TO the advancement OF her honor
and welfare, shall cheeruIly do so. Allow me to
remind your readers that the "WA,HlNGroN Mont
NEWT in it's upward hilht, has nearly reached the
height Of one aund feet; that ere long It's opmo,t
stone will be raised, and that it will stand forth
finished monument not only to WASHINGTON, but 10
the GENUS or HIS CoUNrRYaEN.
need not argre The point OF fitness and rrop,iety
for othcr NdtiOnS have long since couru the pro-
jet, acknowledging lis rortbincSs aud sending ana
Iot lis construction --dcsrous OF seeing the work @
on. Such is the view taken by men beyond the
eas and who haye nothing more in common with
~ than a desire 10 rrudrr to VIRTUE AND TRui
GREATNESS, wherever and under Whatever form they
appear their due and appropriate reward Whal
course, then, should be- pHgsued by men, born aud
nurtured upon the soil which WAsHlNGroY defended
from tyranny ard oppression; by men enjoying tina
freedom and independence, and the nnumerabe
BLESSINGS and privileges flowing from them, which
ave stamped the most perfect government the
Nori iir, yet seen, and winch III DtOre haH my
HIer was Instrumental IN establishing ; Let the an.
,"cr be- slulht ia the neat aud urdor manifested
hroGgroul Gim1St every poIleu CT the iIucd states,
m the uonuunn- aud coulrlhu ous daily received
rprI states, Institutions, SOC cllCs and individuals.
Z say asa Who'c, tie American p"opc aIc coming
... lt u-T mIu.u'h 200 nc WoiA NVi here 1rc