Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-08
A Soldier, Monument in Augusta.


In common with many Of my fellow citizens OF
Augusta, have long felt, that the dictates OF
gratitude and patriotism have too long been disre-
garded in relation to the matter of monument TO
the brave men who gave their lives in the war Oh
the rebellion, that the country might live. Whiie
many towns Of lesser note have already erected
suitable monuments in honor of the patriotic dead,
it certainly is not to credit that the Cap'ai Vi
the state should allow her heroes to sleep unhon-
cred by suitable testimonial to their noble deeds
and sacrifices 1t is blot upon the loyalty, pub
lie spirit and gratitude of her people, which their
abundant wealth and liberality should speedily
wine ont. To accomplish this, all classes of our
people must act unitedly, vigorously and efficient
ly, and without delay. determined and Jealous
movement should now, if ever, be made. The
war has long since ceased, and no longer delay
should be INDUCED in paying suitable and last
ing tribute to those who gave the most to make it
successful in preserving the union established by
the fathers, namely their Tires. How shall it be
done My plan is this.
The lot of land on Winthrop Street, recently oc-
cupied by Winthrop Hail. is of ample proportions,
centrally located, and in all respects delightfully."-
situated for the purpose we now considering.
In fact, there is not in all the city limits, the ad
van,agcs which this affords. 1t is owned by
gentleman of wealth, public spirit and generous
nature, whose declining years admonish him ana
us that brief period cannot fail to bring his &C
tive and useful life to close. In what manner
could he better perpetuate his name in the annals
of his adopted city, and forever record his public
and patriotic spirit, than by donating this lot for
the uses Of a PUBLIC PARK, and the erection OF
monument to the honor of those of our citizens
who surrendered their lives a. the call of the
country Large and noble as the gift, it would be
trihng compared to what they contributed to
common cause and a common interest. We make
this public appeal to the venerable citizen alluded
to, with the hope that it may secure favorable
response which will enroll his name in our history
as public 5enefactor.
The lot being thas secured, let the city appropri-
ate generous amount for the purpose of prepar-
ing fencing and adjoining the lot 10 manner suit
able for the reception Of the monument. Let the
locality then receive the name of the STANLEY
PARK. And loLg may the venerable donor be
permitted to look out from his res idence upon
spot marked by his generosity, and sacred to the
memory of brave and heroic men.
To erect the monument, the material aid must
be furnished by an appropriation by the city gov
eminent, and such private subscriptions as may be
secured from our patriotic and public spirited PEG
ple They were never appealed to in vain, in a
matter involving city pride or generous contribu-
tons to worthy cause and they will not be in this
case. Shall the work be done and the monu mt
erected during this glorious centennial year ?
We pause for reply What says Col Stanley
What say our city fathers WHAT say all our peo-
pie who look upon our lovely city with so just a
pride, and so lively a regard for its good name'
answer for one. You may put me down, Mr..
Editor, for one hundred dollars. CITIZEN.