The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-03-03
Greisiisg State Sournal.
The Centennial Anniversary.

Resolutions were called up in the House
of Delegates this morning looking to Vir-
ginia- the Mother of States-taling that
position, which of right belongs to her, in
the celebration of the National Jubilee
1876. Hon. @. Y. Thomas and B. Wood
son briefly and pertinently advocated the
passage of the resolutions. Hon. j. H..
Kelly, though not opposing, cautiously
suggested that money would be needed to
carry out the resolutions in proper and
creditable manner, and desired time for
further examination. The historical as
sociation of Virginia, with the great events
of 1776, render it most peculiarly appro-
pirate that if she does not occupy the first
place in the celebration she should stand
side by side with Pennsylvania on that
occasion:
Whereas, on the fourth day of July, A. D.,
l776, at the city of Philadelphia, in the State
of Pennsylvania, the Declaration of Indepen-
dence, written by Thomas Jefferson, of the
State of Virginia, was promulgated by the
Congress then in session; and
Whereas, the delegates from this State voted
for and subscribed to the same, declaring the
United States to be free and independent ma
ton; and
Whereas, afterwards, in the said city of
Philadelphia, on the 17th day of September,
A. d. 1857, the Constitution of the United
States was adopted by National Convention,
at which George Washington, of Virginia,
presided; and
Whereas, 1t is proposed to appropriately
celebrate the great event of the Declaration of
Independence on its centennial anniversary
after the proclamation thereof, by an exhibi-
tion of the products of the country, of manu-
factures, and of the arts, showing the progress
and development of our country in comparison
with other nations of the world; and
Whereas, it is eminently proper that such
exhibition be held in the city in which
said independence was declared and proclaim
ed, and which is associated with SO many
events connected with the commencement of
our history as a nation; and
Whereas, in view of these considerations, a |
bill has been passed by the Congress of the |
United States, providing for the holding of |
such exhibition in the city of Philadelphia, |
on the fourth day Of July, A. D., |
1876, and we approving of the plan proposed |
of celebrating said anniversary; therefore be it |
Resolved, by the House of Delegates, the
Senate concurring, that the Senate and House
Of Delegates of Virginia, will, at the proper
insure full display of the products and manu-
factures of this State.
Resolved, That the inhabitants of the States
which were a part of Virginia at the time of
the passage of the Declaration of Indepen-
1ence, be and they are hereby invited to par
ticipate with this Commonwealth in the pro.
posed exposition, commencing on the 4th day
of July, 1876.
Resolved, That the President of the Senate
Ind the Speaker of the House of Delegates be
to appoint committees from their re-
pective bodes--to consist of three from the
Senate and five from the House-to visit the
,ity of Philadelphia. for the purpose of con-
erring with the local committees of that city
laving the subject in charge, and recommend
ng such further steps as may be necessary to
,e taken by the State of Virginia in further
nee of said international centennial exposi-
ion.
Resolved, That the Governor of this Com
nonwealth, be requested to cause copies of
hese resolutions to be forwarded to the Gov
rnors of the States of Kentucky, Ohio, In
lana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and West
'irginia.