National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-04
THE "GRANT PHALANX.u
Medals struck for Those Who Voted for
the General at Chicago.

ST. LOUIS Jan. 2S--The Post Dispatch publishes
the following this afternoon: About two months
after the Chicago convention the idea of having II
medal struck to commemorate the steady voting
oftho Grant phalanx originated with Don Cameron
consultation was held between Roscoe Conk-
ling, Chauncey l. Filley, and Others and finally an
order was given to j. NJ. Kershaw, OF this city, to
strike $50 bronze medals. The matter was to be
kept profound secret, and Mr. Kershaw was en-
joined TO silence. He has been working OH the
medals for several months and they are now conf
pleted. and within few days will be sent to the
Hon. Chauncey /. Finley, at Washington, who will
supeTntend the distribution.
THE MEDALS ARE OF BRONZE,
perfectly round. two and three quarter inches in
diameter, thrce-slxteenths of an inch thick, and
each weighs nearly pound, on the centre of the
face is profile head of General Grant. Underneath,
and extending partially around the head, is n
wreath of laurel and oak leaves. Around this il IA
slightly raised circle, outside OF which Is record
of the Grant ballots arranged in complete circ,e,
the number OF each ballot and vote east being set
down In separate space. The record begins at
the exact centre of the bottom when the medal Is
held in the proper position and comprises the
thrty-six ballots, which wavered from 302 to 3l3.
Between the flrst and thirty. sixth ballots which
numbers reverse so that the figures all be read
without turning the medal around. Outside of
the record and along the rim wreath of fetirs
dc Us IL handsomely worked, completing the face.
Inscribed in the centre of the reverse side
ARE THESE woRDs
Commemorative of the thirty-siX ballots of the
Old Guard for Ulysses $. Grant for President; Re-
publican National Convention, Chicago, June,
1880" All the lines are straight save the first and
edge Under the last ine the names Of the mem.
| bers ofthG "Old Guard" to whom the medal will be
sent are inscribed, The surrounding lettering is
| very simple yet handsome, n border completing
! the reverse side. Al the centre Of the top is u
! hole in which TO place ribbon. The medal is
| altogether a very handsome bit of engraving
General Grants profile shows part Of the coat col.
lar and the neck. OF the $50 medals, one will be
sent TO each Of the 3l3 delegates who voted for
General Grant, ana the remainder TO General
Grant and few Of his Stalwart friends The
head Of the medal has been engraved and printed
on letter paper, and will be sent along with these
souvenirs Tho first design of the medal IN brass
was forwarded 70 New York and submitted to Gen
eral Grant, Mrs Grant, Mr. COnklng ana few
other Indies and gentlemen for their appreciation.
VIrGInia's superintendent OF Education.
FALLS CHURCH, Va, Jan 27.-The action Of the
Legislature short time since in selecting
superintendent of public education from our
county (Fairfax) has caused general feeling Of
satisfaction among the people, Perhaps the read
ors Of THE REPUBLICAN, would like to know some.
thing Of the mRu who Is to preside over the school
Interests Of Virginia for the next four years. Hon
r. X, F0was born in 1876 therefore is just thirty.
six year, Of age, He Is native Of this State and
county Is a graduate Of Roanoake College. In
1870 he was appointed sheriff for this county, and
in November OF the same year was elected county
treasurer. in 1872 admitted to the bar, and in 1877
he was first elected to the State Legislature. In
| 1879 he was reelected, having no oppO-
uent and again IN 1881 by majority
| Of 1914 votes over the Bourbon can.
didate, MI d, 81. Chitester. This was the most ex.
citing and holly contested campaign ever known
! In this county about three tourths of his whole
! vote being Republican, Finally he has been chosen
by the present Legislature as superintendent Of
| public education for this State. Thus his career
| Is a sufficient testimonial OF his worth and In
tegrity Of character His home is situated q little
| outside Of the village Of Fairfax Court. House.
| His family consists Of his wife and little SOU who
! bears the name Of his father. Because of n pro.
speCtiye vacancy In the county judgeship the fol-
! lowing gentlemen are said to have hankering 10
| be addressed rs "Jedge:" Mr. Walker Mellon,
! Mr.. Richard BtoadwRter, ana Captain Sauisberry
II Is also apparent that the onlce Of county school
superintendent will not have to go begging for
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