The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-05-25
The Garne!d Monument at Washington.

Prominent among the undertakings to
honor and perpetuate the memory Of the
late President Garfield, the Society of
the Army of the Cumberland, of which
General Garfield was prominent men,
Der, has far advanced plans for the erec-
ton of a magnificent monument or
statue at the National Capital, that is
rapidly becoming o popular national
movement. The society are merely di-
recting the raising of the necessary
funds, and the erection of the monu-
ment, which, when completed, will be
turned over to the President of the
United States, as the property of the
nation. While nothing definite as to the
character of the structure has been de-
termined upon, the plans of the society
contemplate the raising Of the largest
amount possible, when Q commission
will be organized of the most eminent
sculptors and architects, to whom will
be entrusted the duty of creating struc-
ture that, in point of design and artistic
excellence, shall equal, if not excel, any
similar work in America; that it may
thus exemplify the exceptional regard
that is held for our late chief magistrate
in the hearts of his countrymen.
The committee consists Of the follow
ing gentlemen who were appointed by
Gen. p. II. Sheridan, the president of
the society, as possessing peculiar TT
ness for the duty intrusted to them:
Gen. James Barnett, Merchant, Of Cleve-
land, Ohio, Chairman; Gen. Henry M.
Cist, Attorney at Law, Of Cincinnati,
Ohio, Recording Secretary; Gen. w. A.
Robinson, Banker, Pittsburgh, Pa; Gen.
A. B. Underwood, U. s. Surveyor, Gus
tom House, Boston, Mass; Gen. Arson
G.. McCook, M. c., of New York City;
Gen. J. G. Smith, Chicago, ILL.,; Gen. j.
G.. Parkhurst, of Coldwater, Mich; Lieut..
John Ruhm, OF Nashville, Tenn. aud
Col. II. @. Corbin, Asst. Adjt. Gen., U.
s. Army, the latter of whom il Cores
ponding Secretary and Treasurer.
In the desire to make this movement
one in which the whole people may be
represented, by even the smallest contri-
button, the postmasters Of every town in
the country have been appointed agents
for the collection of subscriptions, and
are especially charged with the fact that
no subscription, however small, will be
refused. It seems eminently fitting that
such Q monument should be erected at
the national capital. where the deeds Of
many Of our most distinguished country
men are honored in enduring bronze and
marble, and chat il should be the gift of
the whole people. in recognition Of the
fact that from among the humblest one
Of our number arose to be the highest in
the land. We cordially commend the
undertaking to our people, and trust that
our town will be literally represented in
the coming memorial. Our postmaster
il duly authorized. and will be pleased
TO receive the smallest contributions. A
handsome engraved receipt will be sent
to every subscriber OF one dollar and up
wards, that may be preserved ~ IN ele-
CANT souvenir Of the fact.
II il suggested thai societies, musical,
literary or otherwise, throughout the
State, give benefits in aid Of this project.
These, In connection with the benevolent
and patriotic ladies' and gentlemen in our
midst. should render the committee hav-
ing this great work In charge valuable
assistance.
La this good work b doae. Psrticu-
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tsgpeise.