Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1858-08-17
Contributions of the states 20 the wash
ingtOn Monument.


The "Washing National Monument" even in its
present unfinished condition, is Of the greatest
objects Of interest in the metropolis Of the nation,
and the work thereon is universally admired reflect
ing high credit upon the administration of the Hon
Elisha Whttlesey. Thirty States we're there repre-
sented prior 10 The arrest Of the work, under The
oaGeful iBhuenees Of party madness. The first
memorial in order consists Of block Of granite four
feet long by two feet high the word ''Alaiue" ap-
pearng in conspicuous raised letters. ''NeW Hamp-
shire"-blOck Of fine granite, same dimensions as
the above, with the name Of the State plainly enu
graved on the face We have next handsome block
OF white marble, four feet five inches high by three
feet nine inches long; il bears the coat Of arms anG
this inscription decentralization and Unity I"
The entire work isiinely execU'ed splendid block
Of Quincy granite six feet square, with the coat Of
arms handsomely sculptured; on the front appears
the word "Massaehusetis Connecticut contributes
beautiful block free stone, four feet long by two
in height, also bearing the coat of arms Beautiful
block Of black marble four feet six inches long by
three feet two inches high, with the coat Of arms
and the inscription New York; spendidly sCul2
tured thereon. The workmanship on this stone has
elected universal admiration From New Jersey He
have block CT freestone four feet long by two feet
high, with the coat Of arms and the name Of that
State very neatly executed. The Keystone State is
represented By block Of white MARBLE six feet long
hy three feet two inches wide, bearing the coat OF
arms Of the State and PENIS treaty with the Indians
"Peuusylvania, founded 1851, by deeds Of peace,
virtue, liberty and independence" Next appears
block Of trap rock fourfeet long by three feet high
II was taken from the battle-ground at Brandy
wine. The centre is adorned with bust likeness Of
WashingtCB, and doverthe samethe word "DeleWare,"
with this uotto-First to adopt will be the last t.
desert the constitution This whole work is encased
with border Of white marble. Maryland appears
in line. Her memorial is q splendid block Of pure
white marble six feet long by three feet in height
The coat Of arms appear conspicuous as well as the
uscription-'MaIylsn u snd-A memorial of her venera-
iou for the Father Of his Country, and Of her cor
dial hahitUal nviolabe attachments to the American
Union 3" block Of fine granite, four feet long and
two feet high, bear this brief but significant motto
Virginia, who gave Washington to America,
gives THIS granite for his monument" North Caro-
lima Is represented by block Of white marble four
feet long ny feet high, the coat Of arms the
face, with the inscriptiou-''NoFth Carolina
Declaration Of Iuderence, Mecklenburg, May, 1915;
c Institution From South Carolina have a
block Of white marble four feet long by two feet
high-th2 coat Of arms and IN beUutiful raised let
ters the name Of ,he State A block Of pure white
marble with coat Of arms and the motto, represents
the State Of Georgia Another splendedid block Of
white marble attests lis origin thus: "Alabama-
A Union of equal ty as adjusted ythe constitution"
Lo1sisn1 ha a beautiful block Of freestOne. decor
ated with the coat Of arms and motto.
Ohio is represented by handsome vrriegated lime
stone six feet long by in height, bearing his
inscription 1.-The State cf ObiO-The memory Of
Washington and the Union Of the States SUat Per-
pstua." From Indiana there is a block Of similar
material not quite so large, being four feet two,
motto: ''IndiaLa knows no North, no South-nOrk-
ing but the Union Aspendid block Of buff -cOlored
limestone thus speaks for itself: "IlinOis-State
overeieuty-Nationsl Union" Kentucky next ap-
pears, and very cOnspicuously. Her memorial IS a
block of drab-colored lmtstOne seEenfeet IN leugh
kv three feet four in width. II isbandsOmey orna
I--ifh Of
the Hon John J. Crittenden. The statesmen are
surrounded with wreath of oak aud laurel; the
following is the inscription; "Under the auspices
of Heaven aud precepts Of Washington, Kentucky
will be the last TO give up the Union" United We
stand divided We tall' Many of our cOun rymen
who have visited the monument will rememb,r the
rich and beautiful, gift from Michigan Ii consist
of block ofnative copper from be Cliff NINE weigh
ing 100 pounds with the coat OF arms Of the Sate,
and the following inscription, in letters Of solid sllS
yer. which was exlrseedfrom the copper Union
THsbor 81 OuaeTlS PeHiasuLaR 4HOeHGDit CTeHmSysce
Anorber handsome block of VIII marble, touT feet
long by two feet high. bears the following :-"Ihe
Sale of missouri to the rememory of Washington, aud
2 pledge Of her fidelity to the union Of the States
Then cones Tennessee. This memorial consists o.
q magnificent block Of variegated marble, four feet
hy two, finely plisha9, and the glorious motto
stTenuessee-tbe Federal Union 1t must be pre-
served f" Wisconsin-Boek Of white marble same
Dimensions as above, with inscription, "Niseonsln
admitted May 29th, l84s," Mississippi-Pure
while marble same dim ensions-the AmeriCanEagie
sonlntured on the face, and inscripion-'The State
Of Mississippi to the Father Of his Country Cali
fornis-This is a block Of gold bearing quartz en-
cased in border Of white MARBLE with appropriate
motto. Aakausas-8lock of limestone with the name
of the State in large raised letters. Minnesota
BLOCK of The celebrated Indian pipe stone and bear
inc The word Minnesota" Florida is represented
nv a block Of limestone with the State seal and
MOTTO beautifully insoribed.-Bdifimors SsH. .