The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-10-27

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to give the most respectful and careful attea-
resolution. We earnestly hope that the
State Of Virginia will be wiling 70 accept the i
effi2y Of one or her greatest sonss bat II sHy
incidental difficulty should occur We tho
roughly appreciate the appropriateness OF
entTustiug the statue to an Association 1hfSh
has by It's own gallant deeds proved itself
worthy to become the present custodian OF
the memorial of StoneHall jackson until the
| day when the Commonwealth Itself Will ac-
cept Il. We are sure that the Association
wilIYalue 10 alike So the memorial Of The hero
whom Il represents and IS proof Of the
| feelings Of the Englshmen who have Joined
to offer 1t TO their klnsmen OF the Old Do
minion for their own sake and Tor ti1at Of the
whole southern people. Believe me, my desr'
sir, yours truly,
General Bradley q. johnson. s. 81 ,s,.i
The statue was finished last fall. Just
before Foley's death the Association of the
Army had Informed Mr.. Bsresford. Hope,
directly after General Kempef's election, that
all doubt as TO presenting It to- Virginia had
passed away when she elected a Confederate
soldier her Governor, and that the presenta-
ton bad better be made direct to the Stste.
LETTER FROM HON. A. J. B. BEREsF0RDH0ps.
Ia March last Governor Kemper received
| the following letter, containing the pr0ner o.
the statue to the State Of Virginia:
ARKLow HOUSE,, CoNNAUaHr PLACE.,
| LONDON, March Q, 1876.
Sir,--When the news reached England Of
the death of General T. j. Jackson (s0 well
known IS Stonewall Jackson " subscrip-
tion was spontaneously organized IN this
country, among persons VINO admired the
character of that truly great man, to procure
statue of him which they might present TO
| bis native country as tribute OF RDgtlsh
sympathy aud admiration.
Tie work was entrusted to most distir-
guished artist, (the late Mr.. J. H. Foley, 3.
A. and although its progress was delayed
by the i'll health of the sculptor, BY bis cot
scientious desire for the accuracy of the por-
| trait, and latterly by his death, 1t has been
brought to successful conclusion In the
| form OF q standing statue, of heroic size, cast
| in brorz.. Il Is a very noble, WOrk Of art,
and, It Is hoped and believed, q faithful like
ness.
AS representing the subscribers, tits now
my pleasurable duty to ask you whether the
State Of Virginia would accept this nexao-
rial of its distinguished SON and. tribute OF
English sympathy, and would guarantee its
erection in someconspicuous spot in the city
| of Richmond.
| II the answer Is favorable I would take
| the necessary steps to forward the statue TO
| its destination. II is the privilege of MEM
bers Of our Royal Academy OF Arts that the
1 works Of deceased academician may, be
Il contributed to the exhibition Immediately
\ succeeding his death. l. is considered due
\ alike to the artist and the subject that the
Il English people should have the opportunity
n of seeing the statue before 1t leaves this
country forever.
! The annual exhibition Of the Academy
il closes about the beginning Of August; after
which date no delay need take place In Tor
warding the statue to Virginia.
4! I have the honor to remain, sir, your
faithful and obedient servant,
A., j. B. BEREsRoRp.HoPE,
NJ. 2. .for University Of Cambridge.
His Ercellency the Governor Of Virginia.
THE GOVERNORS MESSAGE TO THE LEGIslATuRE
4 Governor Kemper, Ia transmitting -Nr.
Hopes letter to the Legislature, took occa'
sion to say:
at is not doubted that the General As
semDly will promptly and appropriately re-
coqnize the muni6cenee which offers such
honor to Virginia, and will make whatever
appropriation may be sufficient to receive
the statue and erect il on suitable pedes.
tai. 80
eft reyives no animosities Of the past, It
wounds the sensibilities Of no good msn OF
whatever party or, section, to homeland re-
we're the memory Of Jackson. All the world
knows that the earth beneath which his body
lies covers the ashes OF patriot and hero
whose greatness shed lustre on the age IL
which he lived. Bis example belongs to-
mankind: and his deeds and virtues will be
cherished BY all the coming generations or
the great American republic as amoDg the
proudest memories Of 8 common glory.
MANY others are now the objects Of higher
honors and louder praises. But when the
accidents OF fortune and success shall no
| long determine the value Of principles and
achievements ;sWhen the names OF others now
more applauded shall have been swept into
oblivion by the hand of Time, the memory
of S;onewail Jackson, like that Of his great
commander, will continue TO grow brighter
| az the centuries pass Into history.
TIE STATES ACCEPTANCE OF TIE STATUE.
The General Assembly, hxging considered
The letter OF Mr.. Hope and the message OF
the Governor, adopted the following pream-,
BILE and resolutions: =.
| aThe Governor haYIIg traEsllit 70 the
General Assembly communica:i 10 : rom q.
j. B. Beresford. Hope, Esd ], member 81 Par
| lament for the University of Cam3tisSs,
rendering to this Common slth, ON beba ..oS
| himself and other English subjects broDze
statue, of heroic size, by Foiey, tof sthe aste
/ General Thomas j. Jackson ss-s5 {.
g /. Resoiued The Sendte and house y
DELEGATES, That Virginia, aeknoWledgIng
/ with profound sensibtlity this generous
i manifestation Of EuglIsh sympathy by nsT
peopIe and admiration for her heroic son,
/ very gratefully accepts the Offering.
$40, That the statue be crested on pedes.
tai worthy Of the work, on some consps
snot within the grounds OF the. Capitols 20 pc
Z preserved and cherished BY tue people Gt
Virginia al d memorial Of los distinguished
j sfhlect and OF the noble sympathies o. us
Do @s That The Governor be requested 70
il give public notice, by proclamation, OF s1e
aay or, which tho statue will be uncovered,
! so that the people msy assemble g 40 honof
: 90. That IA, ]. B. Beresford- Hope b e.
yited 10 attend on the cccasioh o. the guest
Of the state, and that be be rendered ~ sEs
j Governor the hospital tieso f NIrginis.
as. That the Governor be geauaSsel. ~ y
8 communicate the ab0ye resolu bus % ~ ~.
q BeYesfords Hone, and expfeeS W niGa ~ ~
assocIstss The grnselul seknow ieasr1enu @
J, the people of Virginia !.
q 4. i. That his ExcesIerey the geauoE
canlain j. ii. EubaHk, chalrtoa 0L sNe Ecesss
camTs,tee. General nv 3, 5Taiisfsfro csAirs
81 s,ss.snss "a House Committee; ana NSneal
snhai a. Early, be. and are hereby apRqsntso
Il hoard Or cammiss ioness, RIO sEaA ~