, 1862-02-13
THE DOUGLAS MONUMENT AssO.
EKATXON.
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An Appeal to the Public.

douglas Monument ASSOCIATION o1 ILLS
city, the aims and purposes Of which are best |
set forth in the elegant and touching appeal |
which is appended, and which we trust will |
meet with q liberal response from the public. |
The Association have opened an Office in |
Walkers Building, on Dearborn street, ad- |
Joining the Matteson House:
DOUGLAS MONUMENT ASSOCIATION.
oRGAS1zA11oE-BoARD or TRUSTEES.
Hon. John B Taraef, Chicago; Gen. William A.
Hon William B. Ogden, Chieago; Hon. Walter B.
ssates, Chicago; Kt, Rev. James Daggan, D; D,
James G. Allen, Palestine; Hon, samnel E; Treat,
Springfield: !: Hon. William c. Go1dy. Chicago;
THONGS ?: Bryan: Esq. Chicago: David 4 Gage,
Hon. Samuel " Fuller, Chicago Col 5ohn De
ment. Dixon; Col John A. Logan, Benton; John
y: Douglas. Esq.' Chicago John S. Newhousc'
OFFICERS.
rtesfdeut-WaItcrB B. Scatez-
1st Vice Prcsident-Thomas B. Bryan
"a Vice President-William C. Gondy.
Treasurer-Day1d A. Gage.
Secretary-Leorard II. VolE-
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
Walter 3. scates, Prest. Rt. Rev Bishop Dussgan.
John 3. Turner. Francis c.. Shermaa.
David i. Gage, Treas Leonard ". Vo3l. Sec'y
AtEAL.
Tic Board Of Trustees appointed by the
aDoug1as Monument Association being duly
organized for the execution Of the patriotic
enterprise entrusted to their charge, respect
fully submit their doings and designs to the
public, confident that no urgent appeal Is
needed to the friends of the late Stephen A.
Douglas, to aid in the proposed tribute Of
honor and gratitude to that illustrious states
man and patriot,
Born among the free hills Of New England,
his carly life passed in New York, his maturcr
wears consecratcd with generous and never
| 1alteriny devotion to his country, he has long
been known as the distinguished repre-
| sentative Of the West iu the councils Of the
| nation, whose boldness, courage, enthusiasm
| and brilliant talents elevated him to an almost
| unriyalled power and commanding influence
geney, daunted by no obstacle, and acquiring
| new greatness even in disaster and seeming
defeat, giving him an acknowledged place in
the constellation Of eminent statesmen and
| patriots whose na1ncs will ever T1umlne
| the history Of our country Without
| recalling the various and eventual occa-
sions Of lis brilliant career as a politician
and statesman, on which he won the renoWn
which WIS SO willingly and warmly conceded
10 him, it needs only to recur to his last ap-
pcals Of a true and magnanimous patriotism,
all hearts to q loyal aud selfsacrificing main
tenance Of the Union Of these States and tue
Constitution Of our hitherto great and united
Republic, to yindicate Ills full claim to IL
| honorary and greatful remembrance, nov tha
| he has fallen, in the meridian Of his fame
when, never more than now, his eloqucn,
voice, and inspiring courage are needed II
his country's hour Of darkness and trial.
In tho tranquil rest of the grave, the depart
. cd can be reached, indeed, by no honors
grateful country can rear over his remains
But not less to ourselves, and to our couu
try, and to the generations yet unborn, whit
are to enter upon the sacred heritage and II
I sponEibilities Of frccncn, than to him, it
due, that his grave should not be left unlaarl
cd BY some enduring tribute Of national homo
and gratitude.
f In seeking to secure d fitting monument t
= perpctuate the name Of Douglas the Trustee
feel assured that they but represent the war;
S and unanimous sentiment which foun
o prompt utterance throughout our country
on his la1ncnted death; aud they desire to b
$ Charge committed to them, by an inyiolb
Is regard to what is due alike to the honorc
* dead, and to the sentiments which consecra
- his memory In the hearts Of his friends az
countrymcn.
n In submitting the plan Of organization al
d proceedings adopted for and By this Board,
;, is hoped that the same will commend itself t
L the general confidence aud approval. It is b
n 1ieyed that the judicious precautions ear
is adopted will be sufficient guaranty, that q
r. due care, fidelity and good Judgment. will
employed to secure an carly and satisfacto
u achievement Of the work they have nndert
Of ken.
!. The Trustees presume to make no demand
of nor do they prescribe limits, in their appeal
- - Mr.. Douglas' friends They forbear ut IL
IL time, even from presenting any antieipato a!'
D respect TO its form or cost, beyond 6n
H., suggestions as propriety may dictate, 1cayi
w the matter to be finally determined lercatt
H. by what shall appear to be the wish of t
il | public, as expressed i'll tlclr voluntary bcl
9 | factions to his memory.
!" 1t has been the desire Of this Board to affo
m the broadest scope to the Ibcrality Of t
Il public; and to do this in such manner as
er connect the names Of the humb1est contrit
tors with the Association formed to honor
ue departed statesman.
Of The Trustees cannot hope without the Ct
no curing vigilance Of the public, to gu'
I'd against all Contingencies Of imposture OF n
wv placed confidence, in the collections propo
. by them. They beg to have it distinctly
mt Board will carry with them authentic cred
W tia1s, under the seal OF the Association, vii
'as it is hoped, may guard, with due cautl
i've against misrepresentation and fraud.
is IN prosecuting their proposed collections
80 tunity to the friends Of Mr. Douglas, il
hat parts Of the county, to unite in this natio
ds. tribute to his memory. To this end. t
I'd would be gladly assisted BY the voluntary
A~' ganization of local auxiliary associations
"as be under judicious and reliable 1nanagent
rcd and to which diplomas will be forward
,rs | in return for such monies as are collected
-, forwarded.
'as- Should any individuals feel prompted to
'ay, ticipatc direct appeal, by a voluntary tn
.ars mission OF money in aid of tic object,
His sanse can be forwarded by mail or other
:. eAl0 to tie Treasurer.
ter, The appeal which this Board makes to
tics fellow countrymcn and friends Of the
lion Mr. Douglas cannot be deemed unit
II, even amidst the dark hour Of
o5 Republic, and the priyations and distrcs
is an unnatural war None, more than that
edi- triotic statesman. sought to avert by just
and constitutional aims legitimate compla
'.u none, more than lie, when treason menaced
atof foundations Of our national existence and
it is r. proclaimed in trucr and more inspi
cb a tones his steadflst loyalty and everlastin
- deity TO tho Union and Constitution;
n1e5 gueatling to his country, in his dying We
en- unqucstioned tokens Of the allegiance "
from had inspired his whole life, and which, br'
NJ + ing from his silent grave, may yet rcani
u-4- dpd restore the divided glory Of our com
sent. cbunlry.
born Surely it is not untimcly to rear now CT
has |, ing marble over his honored remains, be,
r. forever the last words Which burst fro1
agor dying 1jps-"TE1L ny CHILDREN TO
= K THE LAWS AND UPHOLD THE CONSTITUTE