The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-10-22
From the Detroit Free Press
True Greatness. Washington Monument

Never since The world began, has there been great
homage 10 true greatness exhibited in the conir
buttons TO The Washington National Monument, now in
pogess OF erection in Washington city Never has the
Of man gathered around It so many voluntary Of
nge OF respect as that Of Washington Ii is not only
our own Slaes, and cities, and public and private corpo
nons. that have added tributes Of gratitude, but foreign
Daons have cent forward enduring tokens OF their ven
nalion Tor him who was first in war, first in peace
and ffs in the hearts OF his counlIymen" Switzerland
Italy, Egypt the Isles Of the Sea, and Turkey herself
have asked permission 10 place memorials OF their re-
nemoance oil The great republican warrior and statesman
10 the walls OF the shaft that 10 perpetuae his deeds in
he heart OF the nation that he founded.
l. not this a sublime spectacle In behalf OF what
oher man tina, ever lived could such appeal be made
and answered! Not Cesar, nor Hannibal nor Consian-
tine, nor Alexander, nor Napoleon, nor any Bri,on
None OF these have such hold upon the moral SEMI,
nen OF the world as Washington. Not OF them,
%yond Inc connnes OF their own country, could gather
such tokens OF grateful remembrance as the iree-wiI
contributions TO The Washington Monument England
would not dare TO hazard The experiment OF attempting 10
obtain such testimonials for Marlborough, or Pitt or
Nelson. or Wellington. or even Newton for the names
none OF these excite such emotions in the hearts OF the
people OF all nations as that Of Washington.
IN net 10 Washington as warrior merely that these
mens OF true greatness that perhaps other man ever
poestssed lie had singular bravery unsurpassed pai-
ousul, ana untnchinG integrity He was unamblous-
0eepea he great trust conhded to him al the
men' OF the revolution with sincere reluctance and laid
Aaown at The feet OF victorious and free people al the
.aiies Opportunity. All considerations OF self were
HioAed IN the desire TO &C, tor the prosperity and
hop ~ ms country. II - 10 the name OF such man
A distant nations and communities offer the homage of
their veneration "
bui notwithstanding that the name Of Washington
nands 30 great respect 10 every clime and that 40
ny evidences OF that respect will be placed in the
Monument which a grateful PEOPLE should hasten 10
np'ee ibe work is delayed for the want of requisite
os That THIS should be 10 10 no, credable and that
J.h DC Permitted 30 TO be after the American people
he tvop nj h. A
- 90 not believe The executive committee OF the a.
y u9n have recently issued address TO the people
ns United States, in which they say. "They feel as.
a nai when this noble and patriotic purpose is pre-
ea 70 The people, they will not hesitate TO give their
. iof such an object and il becomes more me-
sy as me funds OF The society rapidly diminish
ano may not soob be adequate to carry on The work
mai contribution from each citizen or voter through
~ "e united States would be sufficient 10 complete The
asmen'a work intended to addFo their glory as well
nonor the memory OF the illustrious dead. A bali
= on, an uncomfortable sum, and vets half dime
49,, .ued by every inhabitant OF country would
we grand structure now in progress 10 is destined
S.peuon. II will be pitful- wondrous p,lifnl--if out
..eny nve millions OF soula who inhabt this great
,,ay, rendered independent, prosperous, and happy
mn 10y " ms sxefhons and devotion to ITS cause The
49,. neossesfy 70 erect q monument worthy of such a
In could not be completed for the want OF the ANAL
eanary aid which every American shouId feel il h;s
NI re- ., veil - his duty, to afford"
W.n Q. we committee to obtain additional ooniri-
n'o pAcs boxes at the polls those Sta,es
ecuons are 70 he held, in which citizens mav dena;,
Ven sums ~ iheir admiration for the ilus,r,ons F.h.
nem Ioonify may prompt lnasmuch az no election !.
be held IN Michigan this fall our citizens A. oM pa
ives move N sorne other way in the materearns.,l,
,nesnlly, and speedily. The block Contributed =. y,
ae 70 the monument IL by far the best and most an
Tpnaie OF any that has been sent from any Quarter
s government Of the State having done hi. much m,
sops should not be Iaggard in advancing their ful
treat work. ''"'"' u IN