Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1853-03-02
North Carolina to the National MOn'
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block from the SL1e of North Carolina 10 the Bear
of Managers of the Washington National Monumen
took place yesterday, the 22d instant, Gan aPPropil
ate tihe,) at Monument Place." at noon. lh'
block rendered The part Of The State ny !n'
Hon. A. w. Venable, in the eloquent address WHICH
is annexed, and received the part OF the monumen
Association by the Hon. J. W. Ma1iy; mayor o
Washington in beautiful response OF which a copy
Is herewith given:
"Mr. Tcna5lcs address.
Mr. MAYOR AND GENTLEMEN THE WASHING
TON MONUMENT ASSOCIATION: The stone which
am about present to you as part of the menu
ment rising tsfore us is gift from the State OF North
Carolina One of the old thirteen, who endured the
rrvatons and braved the perils of the revolution she
comes add her contribution to the structure dedI-
Gated to the memory OF our renowned revolutionary
leader. His memory, written on their hearts and en-
shrined in their affections, needed no monument to
continue the Tecollections long as any breaihe0
who lived in his day. 1t was well that 'h'S WORK
was left to their children. A generation ~ho knew
him by tradition and history are well employed In
erecting monument in this city which shall carry
down his name and remind the world OF his virtues
whilst the tide Of time shall continue its ceaseleSs
flow II is well that this memorial does not eve
it's broad foundations its stately column, the con-
Iemplaed decorations, and the splendid whole when
completed, to the of Congress from the public
trcasury-a fund created by taxation, and Gisbursed
by the stern hand of the law. 1t is WE'LL and just as
it should be. Future generations will envy US the
privilege of these voluntary contrbutlonS-the tribute
of our hearts, the freewlll offering OF great people
whose veneraton for virtue vdlor, and seifdenying
patriotism would not be satisfied without such per-
petuai demonstration This birthday of the great
chief is suitable occasion for the presentation Ct
stone out OF the mountains of North Carolina, and
dedicated by resolution of her Legislature to that
purpose. The old North State proud of the extern
sVea and numerous family which has sprung up around
her and her revolutionary sisters, comes TO this duty
with deep and pious devotion. Her sons can never
forget the and trials which endeared the name
of WASHINGTON to their fathers. The Declaration of
Independence, made by North Carolina in advance
of States,
the devotion Of that patriotic people TO popular ber
ty and individual right. Her territory the seat of
war her soil drenched with the blood Of the nCbest
and bravest of her sons the unceasing and gallant |
struggle maintained without intermission from the |
first outbreak of resistance TO British oppression and
the important victories within her borders, all !
rise up before me this day and fill my heart with in
expressible emotions, whilst, of her represent
tves, quarter upon this great shield the arms of my
State. This stone, which bears the memorial,
taken from the spot where the victory of Kings
Mountain first turned the tide in favor, and cast
a cheering light upon dark horizon. Near the |!
place from wherce this marble came were heard the
voices of Cleaveland and Shelby, Campbell and
Williams, who, with and undiSciplined troops,
assailed and destroyed the formidable and we-ap-
pointed army of Ferguson-a spot sacred TO liberty,
sacred to the memory of the brave 1t was well that
from such spot this contribution should be made
the memory of Washington. /
Ii is sometimes said that this work proceeds too
slowly. Anxious eyes often directed 10 the Con- :
gress of the United States for aid in its completion
many years should pass before its completion, it will
only afford opportunities to larger number con-
tribute, TO become partial owners in this splendid
II is desirable that it should or ,w up
like the prophets gourd, in night. 1t should like
the fame OF him TO whom it is raised, go to in u
crease its elevation affords opportunity for larger
number Of observers. 1t should be a continual ap- "
peal TO the veneraOn of passing generations for the
name of Washington an incentive TO vir!uous emu q
laton and the love of country. The Jew loved his
temple none the less because it was forty years in
building it, too, was erected by fIee-w offerings.
The contribution of the cheerful giver alone
cepted. So let no one piece of marble particle
Of cement be in the composition of this monument
which was given with reluctance paid for by tax
alton. AS 1t rises before the people the appeal will u
be more strongly felt, and the impulse which prompt a
ed to the decision, let arise and build - W i'll c.
urge to the further purpose let 90 on and fin
lsh." To you, gentlemen most distinguished DO. IT
sItIen IS assigned This is like the monument 90
erected by man in his primitive social organization,
when every passer by threw upon the pile 5.
which eommenoraed some great event in their his .
Tory. IL WIS done unnoilced and The actors forgot ~
ton OIL associated with the erection of this III
monument with imperishabIe record from the pr
States who have united to honor the memory of the
founder OF our republic. When generations have III
passed away and the changes which affect all human
institutions shall have their round this memorial 81
shall give day and date to the continued devotion of IT
whole people 10 the greatest and best of men. III
eTe, chlselIed on the marble, the recorded gifts y
Of associations, both literary and neral ancient and ST.
modern, dating from the present day back through III
The long course of ages. Ties OF every kind acknowl al
edged, memorials recorded by associations venerable III
tor age, and still for usefulness all unite TO im- 10
press The sacredness of The enterprise. In the name Of
Ot the State OF ORTIZ Carolina present YOU with this m
stone. bearing her and motto, and claim place VI
Tor il in this monument ,o,v oro,; -, 49, = 80 di
of GEORGE WASHINGTON. az
Mr.. Maury's RepLy. 0'
the Washington National Monument Society re- tu
:elVe the block of marble, which YOU present in the
name of the State of North Carolina, with much r.
1ratlhcatIon Among the pleasing duties which the be
society have had TO discharge, have given them tn
more satisfaction than that of receiving from the SOW
sregn States of this confederacy contributions like tn
he one you offer from your State, to be wrought
INTO and form part of the noble column which is to
the virtues and patriotic services of the 81
inner OF his Country. Within the borders OF North
carolina were enacted some Of the most stirring m
scenes OF the revolution, and by side with the great
sshingon, her gallant braved the perils and tn
ndured the suerings of that struggle and aided in
rs hnal triumph. This column would not therefore he
'e complete without her upon its sides, and ff
lothng could be appropriate than that it should
% inscribed upon block of marble from those hills
riots. - ~ ~ "
This block shall be placed in the monument along
those from her sister States and while the one
mail attest the gratitude OF the American people the
'thes shall proclaim 20 after ages the gratitude OF
'ur confederated States'' -
This handsome block is composed of marble from H.
he soil of North Carolina and is four feet Iono nv
NO in height, with the coaofarms of the State -,
beautifully executed in bas relief with the name cut ~
prominent letters beneath TIE