Washington sentinel., 1855-02-24
Yotal anS Ysrsonal.


The Monument and the knOw-nOthings.-
In the House OF Representatives, on Thursday
Mr.. May, from the select committee, made re-
port upon the memorial Of the Board of Managers
OF the Washington National Monument Society
who represented that, though the association was
organized in 1888, and strenuous efforts have ever
since been made 10 build the monument by volun
lary subscriptions, they have failed 10 obtain The
necessary means for It's completion; the column
now being but one hundred and seventy feet in
height, leaving, as the remainder, three hundred
and forty-seven 10 be constructed. They further
represented that the work has proved aboriye,
aud that they have been unable TO devise any plan
likely 10 succeed Therefore, application was
made 10 Congress for relief
The committee having examined into the af-
fairs of the society, state that they satisfied,
whatever impression may exist 10 the contrary,
that the agents were found 10 be worthy of the
confidence reposed IN them that there have been
but two OF them who failed 10 account; and in
one of these cases the money was recovered on
the bonds The committee unanimously approve
The plan Of the monument and Of the work that
has already been done, and bear cheerful testi-
mony TO the energy, integrity, economy, and pat
riotic love which have animated and governed the
transactions Of the society and especially do they
commend the design Of ofbuilding this monument by
the voluntary subscriptions OF the people Of the
United States; but, at the same time, they think
that subscription TO aid the work, is due by Con-
gress. They therefore introduced joint resou.
lion, appropratng two hundred thousand dollars
for the pnspose, as this was the sum proposed by
Congress in 1899 for monument 10 Washington,
and voted by the House Of Representatives in
lS0i.
In making this recommendation, they expressly
disclai suggesting any further aid by Congress
10 the work on the distinct ground that while Il
i, proper Congress should make liberal subscrip-
Ion toward il, it is both the right and duty Of the
people of the United States 10 complete It. No
money, they say, has been lost by the society, by
investments or otherwise ; the work has been
faithfully done il appears 10 be plain, yet beau-
ful, and the committee are satisfied II will be en-
during.
The House, stimulated by the patriotic associa-
lions Of the twenty second Of February came near
passing the joint resolution approprating the two
hundred thousand dollars recommended by the
committee.
II was not kRown when the report was made,
that the election, held but short time previous,
had resulted in the selection OF an entire new
board OF managers Of the Washington Monument
Society The Know -nothings having made their
secret arrangements for that purpose, proceeded
10 the Office 10 vote the old management ont. But
that part of the City Hall being too small 10 con-
tain those members, they adjourned TO the cham.
ber Of the Board OF Common Council, and there
cast seven nunuTcu anu ulty-uNc UdiiOtS iOT tue
following ticket, with printed one Of which every
Know.noihng had been provided before he came
10 the poll
Vespasan Ellis First Vice President
George II. Plant, Third Vice President.
G. C. Tucker, Secretary.
John M. McCalla, Treasurer.
Managas-S. s. Briggs, F. S. Evans, Henry
Addison, Of Georgetown. Charles K. Belt, J. Il.
Bradley, J. N. Craig, T. d. Sandy, 8. c. Busey, j.
A. Gordon, K. T. knight, Samuel f. Douglas, J.
Iibbey, ST., and Thomas A. Brooke.
As was 10 have been expected, the exiraordi-
nary gathering created much surprise but il was
no, long before the result of the election spread
throughout the city.
The President Of the United States is, er o6fcio,
president, of the board according 10 the constiiu-
lion Of the society," but has never presided, nor is
II TO be presumed that he will now do so over the
deliberations Of the new Know-nolhing board.
The members OF that party promise great things !;
among others, that million OF dollars will be
forthwith raised 10 finish the monument. Mons
1erroas.
II nav be stated in this connexion, that the
Joint resolution reported by the select committee
proposes that the 100000 shall be paid 10 the
Board of Managers of the Washington Monument
Society; but, after the result OF the election, II
cannot be expected that this branch OF the sub.
ject will be insisted upon by the members Of Con-
gress opposed 10 the Know-nothing organization,
who were, previously, disposed 10 make the board
the channel OF the disbursement OF this large
amount OF money.