Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1853-09-07
LOCAL AFFAIRS.


mony In connection with the Agricultural Fair to open in
TINS city next November with such characteristic We
are not aware That Ii would be proper to place some suit
able memorial OF that lustrious person.,s ;,h al,
grounds during the Fair person can deny To procur,
Il at any Inconvenience even reasonable expenss
should DO the object OF those with whom rests the respop
soiy OF decorating the public grounds in manner su,
ed to the occasion.
Upon Virginia devoves particularly this duty n,
every glorious "reminiscences every sublime association
which cluster round the humble memo, nj
distinguished individual hers He may be said was
the impersonaton of her greatness
Apart from her participation in every national homsr,
10 his memory there immediate associations
with his whole career which should influence her TO some
tokens Of gratitude and esteem in his regard
The opening of State Fair in Richmond will form an
important epoch in the history of her progress and to in
aueurate 1t with distinctive association which could
give prominence and perpetuiy to such an event should
be the particular ofthose Interested In ia success
In addition to the various advantages which argue pr
eehce IN favor OF Richmond che suitable pon,
~herc the Fair would be holden permanently regard to
TIE proper arrangement aud decoration Of the grounds
VIII not be without It's effect Ostentation aud ceremony
'nousn VOID OF any substantial benefits generally are not
without their influence in imparting predictions and
giving preponderance in rivalry such as will doubtless
spring mp in this connection.
We have referred to the appropriateness Of some memo
rial OF the great Father of his country for such pur-
pose
mat desideraum within the Of the CITY council
anu as we suppose available upon formal request by
that body OF Mr. William J. HUBBARD place in the city
ground during the Fair, the of Washington which
he has just completed from caste of Houioni 1t |. an
exact fac 'i"e of the original and apart from the asso
Citations connected with every exhibition of this ch,rac
ter, as work OF art it would certainly command genera
interest Its composition is plaster but exqustely
wrought as to beget an impression that il marble
substance Such at least impressions until inform
cd to the contrary.
Would not the City Council their meeting pass
resolution having for its object request of Mr. Hub
bard FOR the purpose indicated and through such chan
mel as TO them would appear the most expedent not
forgetting at the same time, place his disposal su
eient FUNDS To raise such barrcade would be neces
sary to secure the Statue against injury while on the
grounds We have not the least doubt but that the re-
quest would be promptly conceded The high reputation
u Mr. HUBBARD as artist, ioreshadows general pre-
sumption Of his taste for such displays and readiness ON
Ills part to render the prominence and character of
TINS exhibition, TO the full extent of his power
The authenticity conceded the original of which Mr.
nubards Statue is faithful Duplicate would have ne
cuiar interest nay charm for hundreds who never be-
fore had an opportunity of looking upon the only ,ru.
dehneaton OF the great Washington, now extant We
understand that Mr. HUBBARD intends sending the Statue
which he has just completed, TO the Worlds Fair ON
Tuesday next However, as is his intention to pro.
duce others from the mould it is probable that being
solicited in time he could produce a suitable Statue h
the State Fair We the City Council will consider
the subject at their next meeting
While on this subject, will take occasion TO refer
more particularly to the Statue ITSELF the neglect in
securing its perpetuity beyond all risk.
That it may time another share the fate Of
thousand other valuable records DESTROYED by fire il not
very unreasonable speculation indulge Already has
encountered two shocks, of which, the falling o,
the sky light had nearly consigned it retrevabe ruin
The other caused by the falling Of the shed erected for
it, protection had Invested it two of the coat buttons
aud some other part That the Capitol should at no time
share like fate with the Virginia Wooden Factory and
many other valuable buildings lately destroyed in THU
city by fire, there is guarantee.
The consideration that it is State property. far from
staying the hand OF the incediary would more probably
divest him of any scrupes which he may entertain in
gard the destruction of private property The desrc
ton Of the Capitol in Montgomery Alabama proves that
State property has guaranteed exemption from de.
siruction by fire other Aud should our Cp,o
meet similar fate, the annhilation of the invaluable
legacy contained therein, would be inevitable.
by joint resolution of both Houses ofthe Legislature
passed some two or three sessions since power in the
Governor Of this State cause duplicates Of this statue
the number of I'VE six be executed Tor distibu-
ton among of the schools in the State In this ac
ton the Legislature were governed much by desire
to guarantee perPeuiy TO this graphic production hey
the possibility OF its humiliation from the causes alluded n
the interests which generally attach to all such .cro'
ries Of and virtue Up this time no action ha
been had in the upon the preteIt as We are
led understand that funds specially set apar,
iu that purpose IL is certainly work of sufficient mpor
lance to constitute item in the list Of cun,in.
gcnclcs Tor which funds aisays Ut the disposal
of ;he Governor. But such It appears were no
the views OF his ENceency and the resolution stands
dead letter all the inteuls and purposes Of its
age.
This is work Of great Importance, and should be
suffered remain any longer, virtually Isolated from oil
proper its perpetuy. Tie Legislature Il
i. true have done ter part in tic PREMISE. II is now
for those who hold the power under the resolution referred
TO- take the necessary steps, and order the number
duplicates, authorised by that document for dis
trbuon, among Of tue schools n lie state Ms
Hubbard pos esscs Ly yiruc Of act Of the Legislature
PASSED at It's last session, exclusive right from
the statue Cor years The motive for this monopoly
will be understood, when it IS reeocccd that
This should acquire its just innumerabic
applications for imiar privilege would speedily degrade
1t into tle samc DISTORTED versions circulated OF all
popular productions OF lie therefore avaied himself
vt once Of this Of the legislature passed upon hi.
peioung and determined before any such state
Of thing could occur, to place accurate transfer
Of this statue before the public particularly that
portion in states, remote to be enable to make
comparisons with the original To do this he Is obliged
70 solicit the aid Of the aud institutional Govern
men,s genera IT, without that Mr.. HUBBARD would be an
able provide proper duplicates Of this invaluable lcgt
cy This il essentially monumental aud statuary era
aud Of where uucxceptiOnnble authority nay a.
Washington himself Is occuarly established. sucl
dcdications will not be heretofore confined the re
Gently Departed and local cclebr tcs, but general i'm
rulse will u, for states 10 vie with each other ia c,rts 1,