Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-10-20
JOTrINGs BY TmEWAYSIDE.
dwelling OF the Christopher Column
bus Monument.
WEST CHESTER, Pa, Oct. 27. &c

WEST CHESTER, Pa, Oct. ~, &c.
DEAR JoURNAL:-In my rambles
again visited the Centennial yesterday, the
day for New Hampshire, and the un-
yelling of the Columbus Monument, a
sketch of which may not be uninteresting
to your readers.
The movement to erect a monument to
perpetuate the honor of Christopher Co.
lumbua, originated in Philadelphia two
years ago, when Monument Association
was formed to procure funds to consumate
the undertaking.
Professor Salla, of Florence Italy, was at
once consulted, who furnished a design
which was accepted, and the monument
ordered.
1t cost 900 and stands 30 feet from
the ground. The pedestal is l2 feet high,
and statue, 10 feet. The base is six by
seven feet. The figure represents Column
bus, in the costume of his nge aud cline,
standing on a ships deck. Near his feet
is an anchor, coils OF rope and n sailors
dunnage-bag; his right hand resting on a
! globe fifteen inches in diameter, ,withthe New
World outlined on the front side. His left
is gracefully extended, and holds chart
of what was once AN unknown sea. The
| head OF the Statue is bare, and The physi-
ognomy said to be about "a represented in
the bust of the great navigator at Genoa.
| Ii faces east, and on the front cap of the
! pedestal are the words: Presented to the
City OF Philadelphia by the Italian Socie-
| tics"
Below this is n medallion representing
the landing OF Columbus. On the oppo-
site side Of the cap is inscribed, Dedicated
October 18th, 1876, by the Christopher Co.
lumbus Monument Association, on the An
| niversary Of the Landing Of Columbus,
| October II, l492." Under this is the Gen
ocse coat of arms and the words " In com
memoration Of the First Century of Amer
lean Independence"
On the remaining sides are represented
the coat OF arms OF Italy, the other OF the
United States.
The monument was veiled with Amori-
can and Italian colors, and around Its base
was erected platform that would accom-
modate 100 persona, with n space inclosed
with seats for the benefit Of invited guests
The rear OF the stage was beautifully fes-
tooned with American and Italian colors,
studded with the coats of arms of al! ma
tions, and from all sides waved green, red
and white Italian banners, and rcd, white
and blue streamcrs. At half past three
o'clock the military took position in a
semi-circle to prevent the crowd rushing
too closely during the ceremonies. Gov
liartraft, Mayor Stokely, and Baron Blanc
the Italian Minister, advanced to the stage
followed by the officers of the Italian So
cieties. the orators for the OCCASION. The
Park Commission then followed and Gov
Cheny OF New Hampshire, aud staff il
full uniform. The exercises were opene,
by an overture from the Hussars Band o
philadelphia, followed by a short address
from AlonZo NJ. Viii, Honorary Consu
from Italy. American and Italian natiOna
airs were then played by the band, whei
Gov. HartTanft aud Baron Blanc, Minisle
from the king Of Italy, pulled at the cord
when the colors entwined around the beau
tiful marble figure slowly rose and acate,
to the breeze from the top Of the flag sta fl
to which they we're drawn, thus exhibitin
to the gaze Of the cheering multitude, th
marble fgnre OF the great Discoverer.
An Italian hymn was given by the band
followed by the Star Spangled Banner
amid the firing Of artillery on George
Hill. Presentation and acceptance speeche
were then delivered, appropriate Tor III
occasion followed by an grafton by Judg
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