Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-11-29
Monument to Henry clay-an Appeal to Viz


The Richmond Morning Mail publishes the fol
lowing correspondence, which needs no common
daiion to insure for the subject 10 which it re
lates the attention and favor Of the people Of Nir
gnia:
OFFICE CLAY MONUMENTAL Association,
Lexington, March 20, 1853.
Hon JoHS NJ. BoTrs,--Sir You are doubt
less apprised of an organization in this city,
which proposes the erection of National NoHu-
naent over the Grdue of our illustrous country
man, Henry Clay, upon the spot selected lay
himself as the last resting place of his reinan)
10 commemorate the virtuous deeds of his long
and glorious life.
To aid in carrying out this enterprise, Ken
tuckians have felt il due to thomsekes-to the
citizens of other Stntes-aud to the fame of the
illustrous man whom this memorial is designed
TO honor-to invite the citizens of every state in
the Union to cooperate and to all should he of
fered the privilege of contributing 10 aid in a
work appropriately due, to one, who, though,
not first in war, was certainly "hrst in peace,
and first in the hearts of his countrymen.n
In the organization of this national movement
Is States associated, and | trust that
before many months the remaining States will
have associated in the grateful work.
| am instructed, my Dear Sir, by the executive
committee having this interesting enterprise in
charge, 10 tender to yourself the position OF Chair
man of the Auxiliary Committee for the Sute of
Va, and 10 request your acceptance of tie same.
Upon signuying to me your Willingness TO nc
cept | viii forward TO youR commission with the
seal of the association authorizing and empower
ing you TO act. | will also enclose YOU commits
sions in blank for those whom YOU may select to
act with you as members of the Virginia commit
tee These blanks you will fill with the names
of such gentlemen it is most agreeable 10 You
10 have associated with you--in whose fidelity
and character you have confidence those who
will take an earnest and active interest in forward
ing the enterprise.
For the association of Virginia in this national
monument we have felt at all times u peculiar
and lively solicitudc. TO see Virginia. the birth
place of Henry Clay, and Kentucky, the home of
his adoption, associated in this glorious work. is
deeply interesting and touching SPECTACLE
Yes strive must,we will lead in this national tes-
hmoniai of affection and gratitude to the states
man who sacrificed his life in the last great strug-
gle TO perfect the compromise and save his devo-
ted country from the horrors of anarchy and dis
union. it is over the sacred grave of the martyr
that we are are called upon to unite in rearing
one glorious National Mausoleum (which will
meet the sun in his coming, which the earliest
light of the morning will gid, and around whose
lofty summit the parting day will linger"
Around his grave cluster the national svmpa-
thes and Affections sacred spot hallowed by
a thousand glorious reeollections-it is the only
appropriate spot for the proposed memorial
Your early attention 10 the subject of this let
ter is earnestly requested. Allow me Sir, to add
my personal hope that you will accede to the
wishes of our committee, and that you will give US
aid of the your personal influence in organising
your State, as earl as practicable
remain, with great respect
your friend and sv't.
ii. 4. DUNCAN,
Chairman c. NJ Association