The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-11-05

sxmi, sf their reception amer the nouf nans"'
49, 1r.h,npton Monument Mr..
Crawford Successor james MAD
cont
a. ssfs arrival In the Richmond Dock Of the
rnac.tt,sn Statue Of Washington, is a matter of
seaeesi ccasratuiaticn. There now remain four
Nxares 10 he completed. These figures are under
s.soi 10 BE- Marshsll, Nelson, Lewis and Lee II
becomes question Of some interest by whom the
remainder Of the great work Is to be performed
We have heard II intmated that Mr.. Crawford, IN
his will. entrusted the contamination Of his wors
70 ar. Hart, whom the ladies Of Virginia employed
many years ago to make statue OF Henry o'ss'-
We are inclined 70 doub. this statement, and even
ntrus. the authority Of Mr.. Crawford TO make any
such disposition OF his contract with the Inc
appointment of his successor rests with the eoFer
nor upon the nomination OF the Commissioners OF
the Monument. composed. ws are fnt"rmeo' OF .he
f,,lovinr gentlemen: Messrs. ". r. Richie, G. ".
unos,rd a A. Myers. r r. Giles, n. NJ. Martin
ana ]. N. Botts A proposition has been made b,
an .n,srprt,,ns gentleman 10 Rome, who is not, we
,naer.,snd an artist at an, bat banker, to take
charge OF the rest Of the monument and employ
Or let It out to other parties just as IL 1t
railroad or canal. IL 10 the most extraordinary
proposition We have heard since the offer Of New
Highlander to take the Mexican war of the hands
Of the government and fght II out on contract
In casting about among the artists of Rome, for
proper successor TO the lamented Crawford, our at
tsntion has been naturally drawn to one who. In
the general opinion Of critics and connoseurs. ma.
be said TO wear the mantle of this departed master
IN sculpture, aud who enjoyed highly the esteem
and confidence Of Crawford himself We mean tht
gifted Raniolnh Rogers. descendant of the Firgi
Ma Randolph family, and united in marriage with
enc Of the fair daughters Of our ewn city Withou'
dispsrngement to the young Firgtnia artists. nov
entering with such brilliant promise upon their ne
BILE profession In Rome. it seems clear that tn
great work OF Crawford should DO committed tn
hsnds which combine the greatest experience will
genias and Attachments and. 1t Is in this point Of
vis~ that we meution Mr. Randolph Rogers. a gen
tlsmsn who, among tn. artists Of Rome, occupie.
% commanding position, AMI of whose ability il
his profession Mr.. Crawford thought very highly
Dir. Rogers graduated with great distinction ir
Florence, and has had q most thorough education
IN Italy In all the branches of the art of sculpture
three years Of this time being devoted to the singh
stuiy Of anatomy before he entered upon the prsc
tiee ofhis noble art Wehave lately some photo
CRASH e,piss Of his principal works, which prov
him to bs sculptor Of splendid genius. Anon.
these are the noble statue Of John Adams. which
he has lately executed for Boston, and Nydia. tn
blind girl Of one Of Bulwer's romances, which W.
really think one of the most exquisite works thai
has been produced by artist.
In ths extension OF the new capitol at Washing
toa. Oougre,s ordered the construction of two i'm
Dsnss brAzen doors. with suitable devices. in ba.
relief for the new extension, and Mr.. Crawfor
wos requested to execute the work. Mr.. Crawfnr
unaUls TO construct but one, and requested tina
the other might be entrusted to Mr.. Rogers. Thi'
L.
his design tbs Revelation and some of its stirrn
incidents, aud Mr. Rogers. the discovery of Americ
BY Columbus, including the chief incidents in hi
grand career. We are informed that this is one
III. most splendid achievements Of American gem
~ which has yet been given to the world. Tn
door huge folding door, is some thirty feet il
h light and the various panels illustrate the dfe :
snt stages OF the progress of Columbus, from til
frst conception Of his mighty project up to it
grand execution. which is magnfcently illustrate
In tbs arch, and then, the successive descendin
panels. other striking incidents Of his course, il
eluling his shameful Imprisonment, and, at last
b death. We have no doubt that the Commission
err of the Monument, before making the appoint
nent. will take all proper measures to ascertain
the artist, to whom, all things considered the com
plstion of Crawford's work should be entrusted
aud We are well satisfied that the choice will fal
upen Mr.. Rogers. whose work, by the choice of Mr.
Crawford himself Is to have an enduring plare IL
the capitol at Washington, side by side with that
the lsmented sculptor.
While on this subject, we desire to make on.
more suggestion. 1t is understood that the fou
remaining statues ara to be Chief Justice Mai
shall. Gen. Nelson, Gen. Lewis and Gen. Lee
Where 10 Madison! 1t seems to US that Jane,
MADISON, Yirgina's great statesman, ought to havt
place Ia this group OF worthless. We know thai
81 is said that this is nurely Revolutionary mt
meutc, and, we confess, that the idea to e1-
euie Mr.. Madison, but ii Is surely contracted
view Of the Revolution which confines it to the ae-
tual struggle which began at Bunker Hill and end
ed with the peace with the mother country. THAI
great event can scarcely be said to have had it,
soDsummation till the adoption of the American
Consfitgtion, and we submit that the chief archi
teets OF that msjestIc fabric may justly claim t,
hold place in the memory Of mankind, upon tn,
pages Of history. and In all monumental records
a. among the founders of American Independence
Who among the statesmen OF Virginia occupies 3
more prominent position In this regard than james
Madisoni five limit the demands upon place or
the monument, to services rendered in direct con
nestion with the military work Of the Revolution
Ar. Marshall would have but small claims anG
even Gen Lewis, the splendid pioneer warrior OF
Western Virginia, who died OF an early period I
ths Revolution, might be excluded, those illus
trious services which have justly entitled him
TO place on the monument, and to the al.
miratieA Of his countrymen, having been per-
formed before the war of Independence In break
ing the Indian power forever in the West
II General Lewis is entitled to a place in the
Revolutionary group, because Of his remarkable
services in paving the way for the war of the Eevo
luti'n We do not see why Madison should be denied
place, Shose ageacy was as prominent as that OF
any mau In America, In the grand browning con-
su umation Of our national independence. We be-
lis,s that If the question could be submitted to-
morrow to the people Of Virginia. there would be
asnanimuus response In favor of placing James
Madison upon the Washington Monument He
was one Of the first Of Virginia statesmen, as well
one Of the purest and best Of mankind, a nobl,
type Of Virginia character, In its brightest days
We respectfully suggest that James Madison be
substituted for one Of the four remaining figures
We are free 10 confess that our views upon thi,
subject have, upon more mature reflection under.
gone . change cur first impression having been
that Madison, not being strictly Revolutionsr,
character. eopld not be introduced into the group
il may BE- that the Board do feel authorized t.
make change. which, however, We cannot sup
pose ss they have very properly placed Marshall
In the group, Notwithstanding he was omitted In
ths vote Of the Senate Of Virginia. when that bod,
Dad the subject under consideration. Madison
ought 10 be there, and one of the three soldier,
give place 10 this great civilian. The present is an
appropriate time 10 Iemrdy n great mistake aud
10 perform an act OF Justice not less than of ora
s'a.e and VI honor. The work, is consequence of
The death Of MI. Crawford. must be committed Il,
new hands. and We are informed that c,ptrarv T.,
ice general impression, he has left no designs FIR
Tue r maining statues. Let US then have a s,atne
., nsa'sop. lie representative Of rs and 10, the
shampiIp oil the political principles the State 80.
ssgsiSu'y and Independence of Virginia ~
The --latest Marvel.
Ne'sfring TO the statement of the Rochester New
Yorkl Democrat. of fnwar rss.mhunx q GU,