Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-10-09

are in tho wall along tho line OF stairway.
these probably adorned IN the past by
statues. Banisters are plain. but along
TO fat ends ct the stairs runs vine
of conventionalized flowers and leaves
and the base Of the stairway supports
q pillar for the illumination, lamp at hrst,
NJ prcsent gas. The private otice OF Mr..
Dnyis ia etill further 10 the right OF tho
stairway. IL IL small apartment. A
marble mantol Of pain construction has a
MACE. the only mantel az present IN the
bnildinq. There are probably twenty
anartments beside Railways, large closets,
Lssemcut. and observatory. Rooms
are all large and well-hghted. Win
DAVIS. though small-pano1. are generous
in size. those IN the rear OF the first
Aoor extending almost from ceiling 10
foor. There are inside shutters to oil tho
windows, aud from the observatory fine
view NAV be had over the city. On the
whole. in spite Of the wear and tear of
seventv-fvc years, the mansion rs still in
comfortable and habitable condition. and
the ladies Of Richmond are deserving of
tho highest praise for their laudable in
tentlon 20 keep intact the historic land
mark, one certainly dear TO every loyal
southern heart.
CONFEDERATE MEMORIAL SOCIETY.
The ladies have banded themselves to-
gether under the name OF the Confederate
Memorial Literary Society. with Mrs. J.
Iavlor EllysCn, wife OF Mayor Eliyson, Of
Richmond as chairman of the permanent
Museum Committee They were obliged
to insert the term " literary" in the name
of their organization for charter pur-
poses. The women have a strong or
eaniZatlon in Richmond, known as
tie HOLLYWOOD Memorial Association.
whose direct Is TO keep n constant trim
.f fia InnfoAapn4. 1aoI
II isthis body that made application for
tho mansion and expected 10 simply make
the new work a department Of Hollywood.
TcchDicalt5cs of law. however, required
another name, though practically the two
bodies are the same. The strength and
devotion Of The HOLLYWOOD Association,
whose record for thorough work has long
since been made, Il assurance Of the zeal
and devotion 10 come in the prosecution
OF the new work.
In the course Of a social chat. Mrs Ellv-
son. a lady # charming presence and de
Ightful conversational ability, outlined
the purposes Of the new department.
which ss We. Is not fairly on its feet and
M an enthusiastic manner spoke OF the
ready assurance Of help in ali directions.
n he object Of the ladies'" said Mrs.
Ellvsou. "ls 20 restore the mansion, as far
as practical 80 the exact condition II
IHI NJ WIS ItIN Nv iftSl'ltlL lJhNi~, dll a
To establish 2 permanent museum OF Con
federqtc relics. We have appealed TO our
sister, throughout the South and expect
that branch organizations will be formed
among them whose object VIII be TO Sc
cure valuable Confederate mementOes
4 regent viii be established in each
State. and our plans are 10 give to
each southern State room OF lts
own. whore II may deposit and arrange It's
own meucutoes. Young peoples auXlli a.
res ar also o. be formed 10 ASSIST III the
work. We have no fund yet. but expect
10 have one soon ty gifts and through the
giving of entertainments. We have al
ready held entertainments with success.
II Isu0t our intention to buy relies. We
think that the sentiment OF the South VIII
be all-eulicleut 10 turn into The saie-kecp-
ing at % chartered institution tie sacred
uewprtoes of the dead. We have al
rcq3v thc promise Of several pieces
of furniture that formerly Rraced the
Confederate White House, and a number
of letters notifying of Keepsakes that viii
giadiv te turned over, clothes, arms,
money. ani other belongings, rs soon as we
nr- ready for them. The glory, the hard
ships. and the hcrOlsm of the war are a
noble heritage for our children. 10 keep
Green such memories and 10 commemorate
.-r. virtues it rs our purpose to gather to-
ret or an preserve ipth' Executive Man
son ot the Confederacv the sacred relics
pt those glorious GQvs,'