Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-11-14
The FrancO-American Statue


And TO his virtues be ex eeding kind.
The FrancO-American Statue.
To the Editor of the New York Tribune;
SIR-On the solemn occasion of the
Centennial annive rsary OF American in.
dependence, France, DESTROYS to partici-
pate in the Joy OF her American broth.
ers, and faithful in her old traditions,
wishes to celebrate with them that no.
Die liberty which representa- the glory oil
the United States, aid which eDlIghtens
the modern people by its example. TIE
country Of Lafayette sspires to give q
striking expression of the sympathy
which Dreathes in her heart, as well to-
day as since loDg years ago. You will
see by the notice herein inclosed the ma
ture and character of our undertaking.
We cordislly request you to assist in the
! ro~lizs tinn-af- sAIsE- GIEaEzA- and Eaatriotie
achievement. Please, sir, accept our
rest feelings. For the FreDch-American
Union committee,
ED. LABoULAYE, Chairman.
NoTE.-The colossal statue of indie
pendencs will be thirty our meters
high, which is more than a hundred
feet. 1t will be in copper. The first
model Is ready and adopted. The work
performed by our celebrated sculptor,
Aug. BIriholdi, already known in
America by bis reductions The
pedestal, decorated with allegories about
the history of the United States, will be
yearly seveDty-five feet high. The
whole monument, from the base TO the
summit of the band, Will attain two
hundred feet. We believe that by the
idea, size, and wonderful situation, this
monument will be unique In the world.
The text of the "notice" referred TO
in NJ. Lsboulaye's letter, is as follows: 4
Americs will very soon celebrate the
anniversary of her independ. |
ence. This date marks an epoch in hu- |
man history. To the new world it re.
cords its sublime work, the foundation |
Of the grand republic; to France, one of |
the most honorable pages of her history. |
We believe, as well as our fIiends of the |
United States, that it affords a solemn |
occasion to unite France and America |
Ia common manifestation. Notwith-
.t1ndtng the long past time, the United
states like to recall to mind an ancient
in arms; the name Of France
IS always honored by them. The great
went which will be performed on the
Fourth of July, 1876, permits US to cele-
Orate with our American friends the old
and sincere friendship which has 30 long
united both nations. The new world ia
to give to this great festival
Ia extraordinary splendor; some friends
1f the United States thought that the
genius Of France should show itself in
cordial and striking manner. A French
artist rendered that idea in a Ir ject
worthy OF ats purpose, ard which
mas reunited all APPROPRIATIONS; in
going to America he came to an
with our friends.
md prepared all the means OF
The question is to elevate
"a commemoration OF the glorious an
1lVersary an exceptional monument.
In the middle of the New York harbor.
20 little island belonging to the Union, )
aelng Long Island, where the first |
hood has been shed for the indepepd- !
,nce, will be raised q colossal statue,
moving its grand figure in the space !
louzoned by the large cities OF New !
orki Jersey City aud Brooklyn. At
ne entrance of that vast continent, full
y new life, where ships meet nom ali
POINTS OF the world, 1t will look as
prlng1ng up from the bosom of the :
,,eep, REPRESENTING liberty enIighteninR l
ne world. At night a luminous aurs- =
"a, projected from the head, will faii.
ne on the fsr-fiowing waves of the
ZEAL. Inc monument will be erected =
y ootn nations associated in this fra
eInal achievement as they were for
aetiy TO carry out the undergraduates, We
nAh amicably offer our American y
Ilenus the statue, and they, on their
luei VII! meet the expenses OF the De- 7
esesL Ihu- shall we consolidate, by 3
- eternal remembrance, the friendship :,
men mas been sealed by the blood of y
Peoples foreiathers. Let US unite 3
celeofate this Jste Of modern people; !;
ashlIestatlon the fervOr which il re- .
u'res, In order to equal the ever menno- 1
able aud past events. Let each one Q
mig his Obole; however trifiing each Il
erson's offering may be, it will be re- )
slved With thanks. Let the number of q
loscribers show the sentiments of o
rance. We shall JrgaEiZe our lists in o
olumes which will be offered to our 8
merlean friends. The members of the v
1m mlstee, most grateful for the friend. u
mp with which they have been hon. a.
1eo Ia America, assumed the direction a. a.
tne move nent; the example will be u
ooiy followed on the other side Of the u
'ean. We hope TO meet With sympa- u
Il tic adhesiOns everywhere u
Inc committee OF the Franco .Ameri- y
n union: Honorary members-E. b. u
asnourne, minister -plenipotentiary Of -
he United States at Paris; Marquis :,
NOailles, ambassador Of France at -
Jme; Marquis Of kochambeau: o,
M. Bartholde. minister Of France at .
'ashingtOn; J. W. Forney, commits -
ny general In Europe OF the Centen. =
al exhibition. President Of the exec ~
i've committee, Ed. LabouIaye. Vice -
esident - Henri-Martin, and Dietz -
oniD, Oscar de Lsfsyette, Jules de 70
ssteyrie, Paul de RemusAt, Count de -
Waddington, CoFneIis de ~
1T, jean Mace, Count Serurier Wo-
Tski, L. Simonin, V. Borie, Aug. !, y
Caubert, agent; De Lsgorsse, *
,retary and treasurer. The officers OF pt
2 committee are at us Rue Saint 81
more, Paris. CT