The republic., 1851-01-04
From the National Inteiiigencer
Tho Washington National Monument.
PHILADELpHIA, DEC. 81, 1850

PHILADELPHIA, DEC ~, looO
TO the President, Officers, and Board oj Managers
Of the Washington National Monument Society.
GENrLEMEN The undersigned committee were
appointed by recent convention of subordinate
Lodges of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows
of the city and county of Philadelphia, State of
Pennsylvania, for the laudable purpose Of causing
to be prepared suitable block of Pennsylvania
marble, with an appropriate inscription, motto,
and emblems, Sc for the "National Washington
Monument"
This very pleasant. duty having been accom-
plished in satisfactory manner in behalf of sew
enty-tw contributing Lodges of the independent
Order OF Odd Fellows, we herewith present to you
this beautiful block, that it may be assigned its
proper place in the stupendous cdifice now being
erected in the city of Washington TO the memory
of the "first in iame, whose ''lilSe the world
will never look upon again.
This Offering lis from very respec table portion
of our fellow citizens, who are proud of oppor
tunity 10 show their veneration for, and to evince
grateful acknowledgment OF, the exalted virtues
and deeds of him whose fame shed such halo of
glory over this western continent.
Washington, like Joshua Of old, has established
another Canaan, flowing with milk and honey"
under the broad eyes of freedom; whose people
destined to be as numerous |" as the stars of the
heavens, and the sand which is upon the
shore;' whose language and whose principles shall
pervade the uttermost parts of the earth, and in
which call the nations of the earth shall be blessed.
For out of its capitol shall eventually ego forth the
laws" for the proper government OF mankind,
causing nations to % beat their swords into plough
shares and their spears into pruning hooks, for
ton shall not lift sword against nation neither shall
they learn war any more" Therefore through
coming ages, 'all nations, kindreds, and peoples,
and tongues" shall say, let go view this mighty
monumental pillar that towers above all others,
which records the glorious deeds and perpetuates
the fame of Him who under the approving smile OF
Heaven, was the happy instrument to prepare the
way for riddng the world of tyrants, and restoring
TO man his original claim Of equal rights.
II is, then, matter of no astonishment that
States, counties, cities, associations, and ndivid
uals vie with each other in occupying conspic-
niche in monument which is IA voluntary
tribute of the whole American people, and an ever
durable expression of theirveneration, love, and
gratitude for one who never drew the sword but
for the of liberty and justice This lofty
structure too, will emphatcally demonstrate the
patriotism of those who highly prize the great
privileges they now enjoy, and which no earthly
power wrest from them, go long as they are
true to themselves.
Hence we look for the finishing of this proud ODE
lisk with deep solictude, because we believe ii will
be an additional link to bind more close together
constellation of free, sovereign, and indepcn-
dent governments, the perpetuity of which is the
sincere and anxious wish of every good Odd Fellow
We cannot omit on this interesting occasion, to
congratulate you on the auspcious prospect OF a
speedy completion of the great work which you
have the honor to supervise; and we trust that no
obstacle will intervene betweoa your judicious eE
forts and the contamination Of so important an un-
dertaking; and one, too, that centres for its sue
cessful accomplishment the ardent hope of every
patriotic heart
With sentiments of the most profound respect
remain your most oDedlent servants,
PETER FRITZ,
JOHN G.. YEAGER,
OLIVER N. THATCHER,
WIN. p. STREET,
VIM. STEDMAN.
Committee of the l. o. o. F. of the city and county
of Philadelphia, State of Pennsylvania.
WAsHIN6ToN, Dec. 30, 1850.
GENTLEMEN Your letter addressed to me as
President of the Board of Managers of the Wash
ington National Monument Society was handed to
me this evening by Peter Fritz, ESQ., from whom,
as well as from Elisha Whittlesey, Esq, | learn
that the block of Pennsylvania marble for the
Washington Monument, prepared by order of the
Independent Order of Odd Fellows in the city and
county of Philadelphia, had arrived safely IN this
atty, and would be placed in suitable position IN
that splendid monument, which is 10 commemo-
rate for all time the disinterested patriotism and
lofty virtues of the Father of his Country.
This monument, consecrated to the lustrlous
dead, will, when finished, be fit emblem OF ma
TONS gratitude States, societies, and individuals
have contributed TO its erection, and have inscribed
upon its walls in enduring characters their rever-
and devotion to the character of w ashington.
am happy to perceive from the patriotic sent-
ments of your letter, that not only the societies
whom you represent, but also Pennsylvania, as a
State, are true to that Union and that Government,
to establish which Washington and his cQmpatriots
perilled every thing but honor They left this glo-
rious inheritance to us. We are bound by every
obligation, human and divine to transmit il unrn-
paired to posterity. With many thanks for
your kind congratulations, remain, with high re-
MILLARD FILLMORE.
Messrs Peter Fritz, John G. Yeager, Oliver N.
Thatcher, VIM p. Street, and VIM. Stedman, +,
Committee.
THE magnificent block referred to above is OF a
handsome fine grained clouded marble, six feet
long, four feet high and two feet thick weighing
about four tons. Ii is from the quarry OF Major
FRiTz. The following inscription is cut upon it in
neat characters, finely gilded
GA tribute of veneraton and gratitude from the
Subordinate Lodges of the Independent Order OF
Odd Fellows of the City and County of Philadel-
phia, State of Pennsylvania, in commcmoration
of the devoted patriotism, the exalted virtues, and
the ilustrous deeds of him whose memory is an
adamantne link in the National Union" After
which, in the same style. is engraved the name and
number of seventy two subordinate Lodges OF the
city and county of philadelphia Near the top OF
the block s carved in bas relief the words 81 o. OF
o. F.' At the head and bottom of each column OF
names is carved in this manner the three links of
Odd Fellowship; the date A. ID. 1850; and the
motto 90 Equality our platform, benevolence our
duty, and universal fraternity our aim"
UNITED STATES MINT STATISTICS FOR 1850
The Philadelphia american is indebted to Edward
&. Dale, Esq Treasurer of the United States Mint,
for the annexed statements relative TO the opera
tions OF the Mint for the year just closed. IL Will
be observed that the receipts of gold have been very
large, $33, so, 900 in the aggregate of which
amount California contributed $3l 800 ,0O0 an av-
arage upwards of So, 100000 a month The com
age in the same period amounts to ,2o6,47l, OF
which the gold coinage 1927 756,I45 50; silver
coinage $409, 600; and the copper coinage 81
74S A.
COINAGE THE YEAR 1850
Gold Coinage
l,lT026l Double Eagles. ......... $23 ,405,22O W
29l ,45l Eagles s.................. 2,9l4,5 00
Ga 49l Half Ea gles ........... 322 ,455 0C
252923 Quarter Eagles. ......... b32,3Ol OF
4Sl 953 Gold Dollars ....,..... 4Sl 1853 0C
226l 079 Pieces. 1927 6,445 81
Silver Coinage
Z 800 Dollars rs............. $500 0t
227 900 Half Dollars 49,. ...... 800 0C
l90,S00 Quarter Dollars ........ ~ 700 Ot
1881 800 Dimes mes................ 1873, $50 0C
$685. 900 Half Dimes ..,......... AZ 1850 0t