The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-06-07

Animated by the same impulses which
moved their beloved commander. the illus
trious Washington, the 4" Society OF the Gin
cinnati," upon the final dissolution Of their
society in Virginia, donated the balance OF
the fund then on hand, some twenty or
twenty-five thousand dollars. 10 Washing
ton College, ms Il was then called. Subse-
quently John Robinson, native OF Ireland,
n soldier under Washington, who had
FOUGHT FOR THE COLONIES,
bequeathed his whole estate. amounting to
$4,000, to the college. The endowment
fund has steadily increased, and among the
contributors may he mentioned the names
OF Cyrus ii. Mccormick, Warren Newcomb,
II. III. Baly, W. W. Corcoran, DIR. w. N.
Mercer, Thomas A. Scott. ii. III. Houston,
Francis o. French, Vincent j.. Bradford,
George Peabody, Rev. Henry ward Beech
er, Lewis Brooks, Generals William S. lIar-
ney, Early, and others. In 1860 the friends
OF the college recognized the fact that its
fortunes had been seriously crippled by the
disasters OF the civil war, but they went to
work like heroes to repair the damage
which It had sustained by the shock OF
battle. After mature deliberation, General
Robert Edward Lee consented 10 accent
the presidency, and during his admins
tration the endowment fund was more
than doubled. its corps OF INSTRUCTORS
quadrupcd. and the number OF students
greatly increased. Among the latter were
Representatives from nearly every State in
the Union. General George Washington
Gusts Lee succeeded bis father in the
presidential chair, and the General Assem-
blv OF Virginia changed its title TO that OF
Washington and Lee University. On the
10th day OF October, 1876, upon the call OF
Hon. NJ. II. Waite, Chief Justice Of the
United States, meeting was held in indie
pendence Hall. Philadelphia, to organize
movement for the better endowment OF
Washington and Lee University. The
meeting was largely attended by dis
tinguiShed men from all sections OF
the Union, and a permanent organi-
cation. with this object in view, was
effected by the election OF Hon. Nor
ton McNlichael, OF Pennsylvania, presi-
dent; Hon. NJ. X. Waite, Hon. Robert c.
Winthrop, Hon. William NJ. Eyarts, Hon.
\. L. Boric, and Hon. T. f. Randolph,
yice-presidentS c. 7. c. Lyon, secretary;
and John l.. Campbell, Jr., OF Lexington,
treasurer. This organization has already
accomplished a great deal for Washington
and Lee University, and will continue to
have its influence felt in the future. The
handsome manner III which this time
honored institution has been aided by
PATRIOTIC AND WEALTHY MEN OF THE NORTH,
and by the leading newspapers IN that sec
ton, is one OF the most hopeful signs OF
the times. and gives every reason to believe
that Washington's dream Of a united and
happy country will soon be realized.
What glorious work and what could be
more appropriate to preserve the memory
OF Washington than the work OF this CEN
tennial organization?
The University buildings are neither
grand nor imposing. They are simple IN
their plan and arrangement-of the Tuscan
order Of architecture. Within the past
wear. however, there has been added TO the
University buildings q hail, known as
" Newcomb Hail." It's history may be told
in the following brief lines inscribed over
the main-entrance door:
This Hall lcaS erected in 1882 by Josephine
Louise Nercomb
As tribute of affection and honor TO the
memory Of her husband,
Warren NercOm5, Of Nelo York.
The College chapel, where the ceremo-
mes attending the unwilling OF the Lee
statue are to be held. is a beautfully-de-
signed edifce, built under plans prepared
by General Robert +. Lee, and constructed
under his personal supervision. The maui
soleum which contains Valentines superb
recumbent figure of the immortal chieftain
has lust been completed, and Is worthy in
all respects of its celebrated architect, Mr..
Nelson. OF Baltimore.
Washington and Lee University has con-
tributed more than her full quota OF emf
nent men who have made their impress
upon their country's history. She has fur
nished three foreign ministers, seven Gov
ernors. eleven United. States senator's, two
Attornev-G Generals OF the United States,
twenty-fOur members OF Congress, three
Attorney G. eneras of States, forty-one
Judges Estate and Federal, forty college
professors, and eleven authors and men OF
letters. The following
DISTINGUISHED NAMES,
among many others, are to be found in
the catalogue Of the alumni OF this uni
yersity: John j. Crittenden, Alexander q.
McNutt, Henry S. Foote, John Letcher,
James L. Kemper. Richard L. Porter, John
breckenridge, William c. Preston, Powha-
tan Ellis. james Mcdowell. Samuel Med.
Moore, Edward {. Cabell, Sidney :. BaX-
Ter. ]. Harvey McLeaTy, Robert Trimble,
Richard II. Field, George W. Summers,
Francis II. Anderson, William ID. AleXan-
der. William Mclaughlin, n. c. Snyder,
James 4. Bruce, David Campbell, Moses
Uoge. ID. D., Archibald Alexander, ID. d.,
George A. Baxter, ID. d., Socrates Maupin.
ID. d.. George ID. Armstrong, ID. d., Will
liam s. Plumer, ID. d.. John Holt Rice,
ID. d.. John Il. l.. Preston, LII. d., John l..
Compbeu. IL. d., st. George Tucker,
William III. Holcombe, Alexander Moseley,
Patrick Henry Aylett, William NJ. Camp
bell, and hos. Of others.
THE COMMANDMENTS
Of 1883 will be more than an interesting
event, for on this occasion Lees statue VIII
he unveiled under the auspices OF the Lee
Memorial Association, OF which General
Joseph +. Johnston is president and Gene
raj John b. Gordon chief marshal.
The following has been officially an
nounced as the programme OF exercises al
the ensuing commencement
Sunday, June 24-Baccalaureate SER
mon, Bishop A. w. Wilson, OF Baltimore;
81 u. NJ, address before the Young Mems
Christian Association by Rev. Moses ID.
Hoge, ID. ID.
Monday, June Meeting OF the Board
OF Trustees; annual regatta; final celebra-
ton of the literary societies.
Tuesday, June 26-Meeting OF the
Alumni Association; address before the
Alumni Association by Hon. c. K. Breck-
enridge, Of Arkansas.
Wednesday, June 27-Commencement
exercises; delivery OF diplomas, certiil-
Gates, prizes, &c. address before the Lit,
erary Societies by General Fitz. Lee; final
ball.
Thursday, June 2S-Unyeiling OF Val
entine's recumbent figure OF Lee; decora-
In Of the nraNes OF Lee and jackson