Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-07

without any common objects OF national
reverence
"rhe colleges OF the period preceding
the war OF the Revolution were among
the most potent forces In accomplishing
our independence and founding our Con-
stitution. Among them. none can claim
precedence over william and Mary. The
names of Washington, TO whose genius
In war and 10 whose influence in peace we
owe the yindication OF our liberties and
the successful inauguration OF our Consti-
tuition; OF JEFFERSON, author Of the De-
claration Of Independence. who announced
the great law Of equality and human
rights. OF Marshall. without whose lumi-
nous and far-sighted exposition the Con-
stitution could hardly have been put into
successful and harmonious operation, are
lnseparably connected with hers. she
first called Washington into the public
service in his youth, giving her commits
sion as deputy surveyor. the Office OF Sur
veyor-General being then held by the cor
poration OF the college. He was for the
last twelve years OF his life chancellor
of William and Mary. Jefferson and Mar
shall were her graduates. We doubt II
any college in America or Europe can, in
proportion TO the whole number borne on
its catalogue. show so large list Of names
famous for conspicuous patriotic service,
or can extract from its history a passage
Ike this. which IL taken from President
Ewelis historical sketch OF William and
Mary:
HEROES AND sAGEs.
"TBesldes her long roll OF most eminent
divlnes. lawyers. and physicians in prl-
vate life, she has given TO the country
two eminent Attorney-Generals OF the
United States: to the House OF Repre-
sentatlves OF the Congress Of the United
States nearly twenty members: and to the
Senate Of the United States fifteen sena-
tors: 10 Virginia and other States, seven
teen Governors; TO the country, one his
torian, and numberless eminent writer's:
TO the State and the United States, thirty
seven judges; 10 the Revolution. twenty
seven OF her sons; TO the army of the
United States lieutenant-general and
score Of principal and subordinate officers;
to the United States navy. q list of
paladins of the sea. headed by Warning
ton and Thomas Ap-Catesby Jones: to
the colleges and universiS, twelve pro-
fsssors: to the nation, three Presidents
Jefferson, Monroe, and John Tyler: to in
dependence. four signers OF its declara-
ton; TO the First American Congress, its
president; to the Federal judiciary It's
most eminent Chief-Justice, John Mar
SHALL 10 the Federal executive, seven
cabinet officers; and to the convention
which framed the Constit-.ion OF the
United States, Edmond Randolph, It's
chief author and draft5man
In all, she has given to her country
more than two hundred heroes and
sages who have been pre-emlne ltly dis
tingulshed in public service and place
Your committee are OF the opinion that
III the accidents M rryar ha1 la1 tn IA
injury Of Mount Vernon of the house or
the tomb OF Washington, or of Independ-
ence Hall, In Philadelphia, We should
have FASTENED to repair the injury. We
shall more truly honor Washington by
restoring the living fountain of learning
whose service was the pleasure OF his
last years, than by any empty act of
worship or respect toward his sepulchre"
Senator Daniels speech on the Wash
ington and Lee bill made a decided i'm
preston. and that of Mr. Hoar was
also well received. The latter was spe-
cially earnest in urging the Senate to
promptly pass the bill, and to fix it so
the university could get the money
speedily.
TRIP TO THE PACIFIC.
The Senate Committee on Commerce,
of which Senator Ransom is chairman,
AlA BOh at the UltcliUk Uttu lO-u0y Nt-
eide whether or not subcommittee will
so to the Pacific Slope this session TO
investigate the subject of a deep harboT.
ii is thought they ought to go. and the
trip can easily be arranged about the
Christmas holidays. IT would do Senator
Ransom good physically, and the Senate
having authorized the investigation in
the interest of commerce and the public
service, IT Is believed the order will be
made by the committee.
DANIEL AND THE MINISTRY.
A report got out that Senator Daniel
was about TO renounce politics and enter
the ministry. The Senator is firm be-
lever In religion and an immortal ex-
istence, but he Is devoted to law and
craftsmanship, and has no idea Of going
out of public life as long as the people
Of Virginia want him 10 represent them.
II is known that he is a candidate for
reelection. 1t cannot be learned just
how the rumor started. 1t is the work,
evidently, of the brain of a "fakir"
RAILWAY POOLING.
The House to-day took up the railroad
pooling bill. Some OF the North Carolina
railroad-men now here say this measure
will benefit the small roads in their state
If IL is passed.
AOHEIGESUdH N1dIbBdl mas an aPPCihN-
ment tomorrow to discuss the Marion
postmastership with Mr.. Bissell. Mr..
Marshall Will earnestly urge a change
there at the earliest possible day. The
case has been hanging up many months.
OLD POINT POSTMAsTERsHIP.
The President to-day sent to the Senate
the nomination of George Booker, TO be
postmaster at Fort Monroe, Va. This has
been very lively contest, but 1t has
been thought for some time that Mr..
Booker would be appointed. He is the
well-llnown hotel-man. and had the sup
mort of both senators from the State. His
chief opponent was William Jones. who
lives at Back River, nine miles distant.
A delegation came here yesterday from
Fort Monroe In favor of Mr.. Booker,
and the =. NJ. G.. promised the
latter would be appointed.
Personal AND POSTAL
senator-elect Martin, of Virginia, is in
the city. and was among the visitors at
the Capitol to-day.
CONGRESSMAN woodland, of North Caro-
lima has reached the city, and was IN
his seat to-day.
Representative Bum. of North Caro-
lima. Is not expected to arrive until next
Monday A telegram to that effect was
received here.
Congressman-elect Mcllenney, Of the
Fourth Virginia District was to nave
visited Washington this week, but he has
written that his visit will be deferred a
few days.
c. G.. Dorset was to-day appointed
postmaster at Buffalo Ford, Randolph
county, N. c.. vice NJ. j. Caveness' re-
signed.
A post-offlce TO be known as Heath mas
been established In Union county, N. Z"
with Hester Il. Little as postmaster.
The Office at Steedsville, Vance county
n. c., has been discontinued; mail TO
Vicksboro'.
MIR. swANsoN's MARRIAGE.
Only the family and a few Intimate
friends will be present at the marriage
Of Congressman Swanson and Miss Lizzie
LYONS. which VIII Occur next week at
the residence of the bride-elects mother
No. 1915 n street. northwest, this city.
No cards have been issued.
senator-elsct Martin left this afternoon
for Richmond.
Additional Virginia arrivals: John NJ
Beall and wife. u. l.. Hlllsman and wite'
Richmond: John +. Pettijohn X. III.
Woolling. ]. NJ Booker, j. ". West ana
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