The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-07-27
THE NEW ENGLAND SOCIETY
Laying the Corner Stone OF the Monu-
ment-The New Lot at Magnolia-Ad-
dresses, sc.

About halfpast five o'clock yesterday AFTER
noon the members Of the New England Society
assembled at Magnolia Cemetery for the purpose
OF laying the cornerstone OF the monument
which will adorn the plot Of ground lately pur-
chased by the society in the western part OF the
Cemetery. Quite number Of ladies were pres
ent. The afternoon was calm and clear, and the
members Of the society, with uncovered heads,
grouped around the sacred spot, formed strik.
ing and interesting picture.
fne ground, which had been prepared for the
occasion, is situated on the left OF the en-
trance Just in front Of the lot belonging to the
Orphan Asylum. 1t forms a parallelogram about
As feet long by "a feet wide, and is inclosed by
simple granite border, 10 inches Wide and foot
high. The interior Is raised from the surrounding
ground, and is already tenanted BY two silent oc.
cupants The monument will stand In the centre
Of the lot, on brick Foundation. It is made OF
gray granite, the foundation being about five feet
square, Upon this base four pillars VIII rise, end
ing In leat oetagonal column at the top. On
the fourth piece is Inscribed, "New England So.
ciety, lslo.n In the brick foundation was square
opening, with piece Of stone to fit it closely.
The exercises were opened by fervent prayer,
appropriate to the occasion, by the Rev. W. b.
Adams, pastor Of the Circular Church.
In behalf Of the committee on charity, DR.. r.
;Lebby then read the following address:
United STATES OF AMERICA,
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
CITY OF CHARLESTON, July 18th, 1sIl.)
Mr. President, Jnnles R5Canapoel, ana Gentle
men rthe Nelo England Soctety::
We are this day assembled In this "City OF the
npadU m dedicate section OF this Silent dom ain
to New England Society chartty-a virtue winch
has always stood forth in bold relief-and confined
not only to this society, but common to al Similar
societies in this ''City by the Sea-"
The selection and pur chase OF q. section IN tnlA
"City OF the Dead" was introduced to the notice
Of the New England Society in December. 1852.
exception, have departed and gone to THAT
bourne from whence hotraveller returneth.p At
q meeting OF the society held June. 2 1859, tne
subject was again called up from the journal, ana
Lebby, A. II. Hayden and Frederick Richards,
Esqs., to carry out the original Intention OF the
New England Society oiproVlding anal resting
spot for INDECENT and other natives OF New Eng
land'and their defendants who might die In this
Vicinity.
At a meeting of the society on December 1st,
1869, DR.. Robert Lebby, chairman Of the commit
the 70 the 1ssS
lect lot or lots at Magnolia Cemetery 1or inter-
ring deceased INDECENT members Of this society
and Others respectfully that they have DIS.
charged the duty assigned them, and selected
three lots as per plat annexed, and believe the
same can be obtained for three hundred dollars.
The sileselected Is directly In front OF the Or
phan Asylum lots, and is an eligible location for
the New England Society.
4 The committee respectfully recommend to the
society to purchase the lots and place them under
the care OF the committee on charity, or special
committee, to be known as the cemetery commit
teeof the New England Society, and that they be
authorized, II the lots are purchased, to have
them cleared and cleaned up.
Respectfully Submitted,