New-York tribune., 1885-09-13
IHE GRANT MEMORIAL.

EX-GOVERNOR CoRNELIs VIEWS UPON THE SUB
JrcT-A MONUMENT. LIBRARY AND MUSEUM.
For the purpose OF promoting IN intelligent
discussion OF the subject relating to the proposed me
mortal In honor OF General Grant. the Editor OF The
Br0oIln Magazine recently submtted series OF ques
tons to the Alonzo b. Cornell. chairman Of the Ex
ecutive Committee OF the Grant Monument Association
Mr. Cornell has responded IN article to be published
I'm the forthcoming October number OF The Brooklyn
Magasie. which the following extract Is taken
Considerable reflection induces believe that the
great and oxanpe OF the inmorta Grant can be
beat CON and preserved IN perpetual honor
by combining with monumental structure sOme inst-
tuition architectural harmony that shall keep In view
every visible illustration OF the grand and benehcen re-
suits achieved under ms leadership as soldier aud sacs
man that conception OF the subject therefore, my
proposition Is that the nemorial should consist OF
Monument, Library and Museum all connected ana
embracing within one grand edlhce ana Enclosure the
following subjects.
First A majestic column OF appropriate design and
commanding proportions, containing memorial chapel,
within which shall be depOaied the mortal remains Oi the
lustrous dead. This section or the structure would
naturally bear the principal portion OF elaborate decoa
lions IN stone carving aud thus be made tho chef OBJECT
second. library containing especially the publica-
tions written by General Grant, aud other credited
authors concerning his military operations ciy ad-
Of accepted literature ana published Illustrations OF
tho great for the preservation OF the Union ana
relating TO subsequent events proceeding inime-
datrly from IL. Likewise every authentic BOOK
or writing aporaning to the discovery oil America and
its early oceupatiO colonial history. the forma
tiOn aud conduct OF the Natona Government ut every
the several states. cities and civil divisions Everything
In fact that would constitute great American library
aud to enghten future generations on the origin
growth and progress OF the A0erican people, begun by
a few brave resOlutehnd Goi-fearng men. and become
one OF the great ngtious of the earth.
Third. museum IN which shall be deposited, rs
opportunity may offer, interesting relics and mementos
OF the war for the Union, we'll those
of our earlier conncts, including specimens OF
every available implement OF war employed
by the opposing forces and such other collections as
may be ndo from time 20 time will lend interest TO
those portions OF history which such relics belong
In addition % these warllke symbols there might with
proprety be embazoned upon tho intersr walls OF the
edlce In memorial tablets. the names OF military and
naval leaders whose vaor aud enttle them
to and grateful recognition aad honor along
with the illustriOus Grant
Thus would be founded for all tlmo an institution IN
which every citizen OF the Republic would learn useful
lessons OF the priceless vauo OF the Union estimated Dy
tho sacrifice OF life and property with which was pre-
served easueless indeed; aud which would also serve
as constant appeal TO tho duty OF loyalty ana patriot
ism. III illustration be needed to show what interest
will be felt years hence, In such repository or the Ma
,ous ars war; crowned forever, DO 10 hoped In the
sublime spirit peace and fraternity It is competent
point 10 tho pilgTlmages made In day 10 the home
tomb of Washington at Mount Vernon; ana 70 the
OF historical treasure established by the states
of NewYork and Hew-Jersey ut places within their
borders occupied by Washington as headquarters
OF his military operations.