Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-10-01
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Crswford,s Great work.-we yesterday re-
ferred TO The fact that Crawford, the American
sculptor, is now engaged at Rome, on the great
work ordered by the United States government,
TO be placed at ihe eastern extremity OF the Capt.
tol extension. AT present, according TO a state
ment in foreign journal, nothing is to be seen
but huge portions Of plaster models. II is to be
Of staiuary marble. The central figure OF the
pediment represents America standing on a rock,
against which the waves of the ocean are beating.
She is attended by the eagle of the country
while the rising AT her feet indicates the light
which accompanies the march Of liberty. In one
hand she holds the rewards of civic and military
merit--laurel and oak wreaihs--her left hand is
extended toward the pioneer, for whom she asks
the protection of the Almighty. The pioneer is
the athletic figure of backwoodsman clearing
the forest. The Indian race and its extinction is
explained by the adjoining group Of the Indian
chief and family. The SON OF the chief is returning
from the chase, with a collection Of game slung
on spear over his shoulder. In the statue Of tho
Indian Chief Mr.. Crawford has endeavored to
describe the despair and profound grief resulting
from the conviction Of the white mans triumph.
The wife and infant Of the chief complete this
group of figures, while the grave being emble-
matte of the extinction ofthe Indian race, fills up
this portion.
The opposite half Of the pediment is devoted to
the effects of liberty and civilization. The first
figure on the right Of America represents its SOL
der. He is clothed in the costume of the revolu-
ton, as being most suggestive of the country's
struggle for independence; his hand upon his
sword indicates the readiness Of the army to pro-
tect America from insult Blythe soldier is placed
merchant, sitting on the emblems Of trade his
right hand rests upon the globe, by which the ex-
tent Of American commerce is symbolized. The
anchor at his feet connects his figure with those
Of two boys advancing cheerfully to devote them
selves to the service Of their country. The an
Choir is easily understood TO be the emblem of
hope behind them sits the teacher instructing a
youth. The mechanic completes the group. He
rests upon the cog-wheel, without which machi-
merry is useless. In his hands are the emblems of
trade; and at his feet are some sheaves Of corn,
expressive Of fertility, activity, and abundance,
in contradistinction TO the grave at the cores
ponding corner.
The American Party-Judge Ellis.-A note
from this gentleman, addressed to the editors OF
the Sentinel, says that in this paper Of the 2Sth
instant, we represent him Gas Ihaving laid down
and enforced the policy of ezelnding all American
born Catholics from office" in the remarks submit
ted by him TO the meeting held on Wednesday
night, and that the qualification which accompa-
MED The expression OF his views was omitted by
the reporter. As this was altogether uninten-
tional on Four part, we willingly give place to
Judge Ellis's statement, as follows: r
ITO myself, personally, that omission is unim-
portanf but as the American party here may, TO
some extent, be held responsible for my views, il
is just TO them that the qualifications should be IN
derstood, and, more especially as your version OF
my opinions has been copied into papers whose
readers were not present at the meeting.
"The following resolution, which was offered
by me on that occasion, and adopted unanimously
expresses emphatically and distinctly, my views
on the point, to wit:
RESOLVED, That we will not vote for, nor assist
in elevating foreigners by birth to Offices Of trust
emolument, or honor, under our government, nor
will we vote for or assist in elevating 10 such
Offices any Americana born citizen who recognize
or hold themselves under any allegiance what
ever to any foreign prince, potentaie, power, or
authority"
aAmong the few suggestions which made TO
the meeting, declared, IN language which ought
not 10 have been misunderstood, that those Azaeri-
ean-6orn Catholics aoho refused allegiance TO the
Pope, were, in my Judgment entitled 10 all the
privileges OF other native-born citizens. Each
American-born Catholic can decide land declare, IL
he chooses) for himself, whether or not he recog-
nizes " higher lao" than the Constitution OF the
United States.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
VESPASIAN ELLIS.