The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-09-24

monWealtn itself will accept 1t. We are
sure that the Association will value 1t alike
as the memorial OF the hero whom 1t repre-
sents and as proof of the feelings of the
Englishmen who have joined TO offer 1t to
their kinsmen of the Old Dominion for their
own sake aud for that Of the whole southern
people. Believe me, my dear sir, yours
truly, A. J. B. BEREsFoRD-HoPE.
General Bradley T.. Johnson.
The statue was finished last fall. Just be-
fore Foley's death the Association of the
Army had informed Mr.. Beresford.Hope,
directly after General kemper's election, that
all doubt as to presenting it TO Virginia bad
passed away when she elected Confederate
soldier her Governor, aud that the presenta.
ton had better be made direct to the State.
LETTER FROM HON. A. ]. B. BEREsFoaD HOPE.
In March last Governor Kemper received
the following letter. containing the proffer
of the statue to the State of Virginia:
ARKLow HOUSE, CoNNAUGur PLACE.
LONDON. March 2. 1875.
Sir,-When the news reached England OF
the death of General T. J. Jackson $50 we'll
known as '' Stonewall Jackson ") subscrip-
ton was spontaneously organized in this
country, among persons who admired the
character of that truly great man, to procure
q statue Of him which they might present to
bis native country as tribute OF English
sympathy and admiration.
The work was entrusted to most distin-
gushed artist, (the late Mr.. J. FL. Foley, r.
Al and although its progress was delayed
by the i'll health of the sculptor, by his con.
scientous desire for the accuracy of the por-
trait, and latterly by his death, it has been
fn fpl
form Of a standing statue, OF heroic size, cast
in bronze. 1t is very noble work of art,
and, it is hoped and believed, a faithful like
ness.
AS representing the subscribers, it is now
my pleasurable duty to ask you whether the
State of Virginia would accept this memo
rial Of its distinguished son and tribute OF
English sympathy, and would guarantee its
erection in some conspicuous spot in the city
Of Richmond.
II the answer is favorable | would take
the necessary steps to forward the statue to
its destination. 1t is the privilege OF mem.
bers of our Royal Academy Of Arts that the
works of deceased academician may be
contributed to the exhibition Immediately
succeeding bis death. 1t is considered due
alike to the artist and the subject that tie
English people should have the opportunity
OF seeing the statue before it leaves this
country forever.
The annual exhibition Of the Academy
closes about the beginning of August after
which date no delay need take place in for.
warding the statue to Virginia.
| have the honor to remain, sir, your
faithful and obedient servant,
A. J. B. Transformations,
M. ?. for University Of Cambridge.
HIS Eccellency the Gocernor of Virginia.
THE GOVERNORS MESSAGE TO THE LEGISLATURE
Governor Kemper, in transmitting Mr.
Hopes letter to the Legislature, took occa'
sion TO say:
1T is not doubted that the General AS
sembly will promptly and appropriately re-
cogniz, the munifcence which offers such
honor to Virginia, and will make whatever
appropriation may be sufficient TO receive the
statue and erect it on suitable pedestal.
at revives no animositieS of the past, ii
wounds the seDsibilities Of no good man oil
whatever party or section, to honor and re.
we're the memory of Jackson. All the world
knows that the earth beneath which bis body
lies covers the ashes OF patriot and hero
whose greatness shed lustre on the age IN
which be lived. His example belongs to
mankind !; and his deeds and virtues will be
cherished by all the coming generations OF
the great American republic as among the
proudest memories OF common glory
Many others are now the objects OF higher
honors and louder praises. But when the
accidents OF fortune and success Shall nc
longer determine the value Of principles and
achievements when the names OF others
now more applauded shall have been swept
;ato al ;,,ia hr ho of m
ory of Stonewall Jackson, like that Of bis
great commander, will continue to grow
brighter rs the centuries pass into history
THE STATES ACCEPTANCE OF THE STATUE.
The General Assembly, having considered
the letter of Mr.. Hope and the message OIL
the Governor, adop'ed the following pre-
ambe and resolutions
"The Governor having transmitted TO The
General Assembly q communication from A
j. B. Beresford-Hope, Esq, member of Parlia
ment for the University of Cambridge. ten
dering to this Commonwealth, on behalf o.
him >eif and other English subjects, q bronze
statue, of heroic size, by Foley, Ut the late
General Thomas j. Jackson
Il. ReSolved by the Senate and House q
Delegates, That Virginia, acknowledging
with profound sensibility this generou:
manifestation Of English sympathy by her
people and admiration for her heroic son
very gratefully accepts the Offering.
80. That the statue be erected on pc.
destal worthy of the work, on some con
spicuous spot within the grounds Of the
Capitol, to be preserved and cherished by
the people of Virginia as memorial OF III
distinguished subject and of the noble sym
pathies Of It's honered donors.
"3. That the Governor be requested to give
pupli notice, by proclamation, OF the day
on which the statue will be uncovered, sc
that the people may assemble to do honor tc
the event.
~. That A. j. B. Bcresford.H Hope beinvitet
to attend on the occasion as the guest OF tht
State, aud that he be rendered by the Gov
ernor the hospiiaities of Virginia.
..5. That the Governor be requested tt
communicate the above resolutions to MIR
Bere>iord Hope, and express to him and hl:
| associates the grateful Acknowledgements
the people Of Virginia.
10th. That bis EXcellercy the Governor
Captain }. L. Eubank, cbaiIma of the Senate
Committee :; General W. y. Taliaferro. chair
man OF the House Committee; ard Genera
Jubal A. Early, be, and are hereby, appointed
board of commissioners, who Shall bt
charged with the duty of receiving The
statue, disbursng such appropriation as may
be made therefor, and making all arrange
ments and CONTRACTS necessary to carry into
effect the fore going resolutions"
On the same day the General Assembly
appropriated $40 900 to defray the expenses
of receiving and placing in position TIT
statue.
THE STATUS IN RICHMOND.
The statue arrived in Baltimore by steam
ship Nova Scotia last week, and in Richmond
by steamer Westoyer Wednesday night.
was taken in charge upon reaching here b,
detail of the First regiment, and bv the %
carefully guarded until yesterday. YeSter
dsy it was placed ona wagon and prepIreI
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