Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-21
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GE0RGIA'S GREAT SON
dwelling Monument Of Henry W.
Grady at Atlanta.
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Unwilling . Monument to Henry W. Grady
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dwelling Monument to Henry W. Grady
Gov. Hills Grafton.
ATLANTA, GA, Oct 21.-Ths monument
erected in memory Of Henry w. Grady on one
Of the principal streets Of Atlanta was unveiled
today in the presence of the governor Of New
York, the governor of Georgia and large as
semblage of southern people.
Miss Gussie Grady, the only daughter Of
Henry W. Grady, drew the cord which held the
canvas in place about the figure on the monu-
ment. The cloth slipped from the statue, leav,
ing the bronze figure revealed. 1t was greeted
with cheer after cheer by the great assembly.
When the noise had in part subsidized Rev. J. W..
Lee was introduced to deliver the invocation.
At its conclusion Hon. Fulton Colville read
a statement prepared By the s,.,a monu u,
the movement for the erection of the
monument. 1t showed that almost every state
in the Union had subscribed to the fund and
that the necessary amount had been raised
within thirty days after Grady's death. The
Mexican band rendered another selection and
Hon. Clark Howell then stepped to the front OF
the platform to introduce the orator Of the oc-
casiOn, David B. Hill, governor Of New York.
Gov. Hill received most enthusiastic greeting
from the assemblage.
GOV. HILLS GRAFTON.
In the course Of his speech Gov Hill said:
~ do not overestimate the effect produced by
a single speech. But you know how it is said
that Swiss guides in q snow path whisper, lest
vibrations from the voice shake down little
white drift and 80 let loose an avalanche"
Then referring to Grady speech on the "New
South" before the New England Society in
New York he went on:
ut received the plaudits Of the people. It
thrilled every part OF the nation. It reunited
the republic in the sacred bonds Of union and
Al II -1zls
between the sections stronger than when they
were first formed by our forefathers during
revolutionary days.
ut caused revival of pure and lofty patriot
ism. 1t touched the heart and conscience of
the country. The name Of Grady was upon
an hour. If he had no other claim upon the
gratitude and remembrance Of the American
people this single effort Of his genius was suf-
ficient to give him undying fame and to estab-
lish his memery forever in the grateful affeo-
tions of his countrymen.
that burden Of a public care, and byt his in
spired eloquence convincing us of The earnest
ness of his message, touched the chord Of
human sympathy and true patriotism, and
bound again the loosened ties of sectional
friendship. From that moment appeals to
sectional prejudice fell on deaf ears; from that
moment attempts to array section against
section were vain. The north put away its
vague fears and its animosities engendered by
war and allowed expression to its quickened
sympathies, which the south, perceiving and
feeling. met with prompt response and frank
trust. From that moment began o new era Of
fellowship and fraternity"
Then speaking of the monument before him,
he continued:
"Beneath this bronze memorial and through
out this broad land let Henry Grady's memory
be cherished by every patriot. Let the story
n 10 i,an m
Let the example Of his exalted purpose and
generous effort make fairer partisans and bet
ter citizens.
''The sacred task which he accomplished let
no man try to undo. The reconciliation which
his eloquence brought about let no man dare to
disturb. Let that hand wither which seeks
again to kindle the fires of sectional strife that
Grady quenched. A reunited people shall
quickly avenge that insult to his memory, and
smother with reproach that incendiary effort"
Gov. Hill concluded his eloquent Grafton a.
follows:
"A nation in peace! broad land disturbed
by no civil dissensions, threatened by no foreign
enemy! A people united and homogeneous,
prosperous and happy! No trace Of conflict,
no bitter memory, no questioned loyalty /!
spirit of fraternity, retaining only the
pleasant recollections Of the past. har-
moniously solving the problems Of civiliza-
ton, working out together the grand destiny
OF common country-that people will ever
hold in grateful remembrance the life and pub
lie service Of Henry W. Grady"
DESCRIPTION OF THE MONUMENT.
The monument was designed by Alexander
Doyle. The statue is of heroic size
1t represents Mr.. Grady with uncovered
head, standing in an easy attitude, with
the left foot somewhat advanced.
On the right and left of the statue are alle-
gorical figures Of memory and history and the
figures surmount a great stone pedestal the
sides OF which bear the following inscriptions:
On the east side-
Henry W. Grady,
Journalist, Orator. Patriot,
Editor of the Atlanta Constitution.
Born in Athens, Ga, May "a, 1850;
Died in Atlanta, December %, 1889.
Graduated in the State University in the Year
1868.
He Never Held nor Sought Public Office.
"When He Died He Was Literally Loving Ma
ton Into Peace"
Bolow this in 1oroo laftaro fho mama.