The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-14
Jefferson VI. Levy.


Jefferson NJ. Levy. the owner OF Monu-
cello. was born i'm New York city. lie
graduated from the University OF New
York in 1872. Mr.. Levy studied law III
the law office of Clarkson y. Potter. one
OF the most brilliant lawyers In New
York. and was associated with him In the
practice Of law for several years. MT.
Levy was author of reforms I'm the sur
rogate's office, New York city, and caused
laws to be passed by the Legislature OF
New York 70 prevent the enormous tees
being paid attorneys for probates OF Wits
Mr.. Levy was originator and first vice.
president of the Democratic Club, In New
York city, and now one of its governors.
He Is also a prominent member Of Man
haitian Club. Mr.. Levy has been one OF
the foremost advocates of reform in
municipal government of New York city.
He was one of the original Cleveland men
in New York city. and is still Cleveland
man. He is a man OF very distinguished
appearance, with charming address, and
Is one of the wealthiest young bachelors
in the country.
MONTICELLO.
Monticello is situated on small noun
tain. a part of the Southwest range.
and is about three miles from Charlottes-
vile. IL rises about 525 feet above the
mountains are In full view for many
miles. Monticello was inherited by
Thomas jefferson from his father Col.
Peter Jefferson. When only twcnty-one
years old. in the year 1864. Mr.. Jefferson
commenced the erection Of the mansion
that IS now known as one Of the most
famous homes OF great men, both In
this country and abroad.
The apex Of the mountain was first cut
down and the house built somewhat on
the style Of the Doric order. II has the
appearance OF a French chateau, looking
somewhat like the Petit lynn, at Yer
sailles. The house is surrounded ny large
lawns, decorated with large trees of
many descriptions. and fronts directly
east and west. on offering the east
front you ascend n fight of granite
steps, surmounted with large stone pill
lows: the porch is of stone. on entering
the double glass doors. you are In a
wide hall. surrounded with a gallery on
three sides; the floor IS Of polished oak,
the walls are decorated with family por-
traits by Sir Joshua Reynolds ami An
thony Van Dyeke: the busts OF Jefferson.
Anjours. Ben. Franklin. Washington and
others. occupy appropriate pedestals. on
leaving the hall, and directly opposite,
you enter through double doors, the
grand saloon, with floor Of inlaid woods.
Large mirrors OF Louis XIV. style brought
by Mr. jefferson from France, are built
in the walls: the furniture is also Of
Louis XIV, style. copied after the IA
nous furniture in the Versailles Palace.
From the ceiling over the entrance de-
ponds massive chandelier Of gilt tronze.
from the palace of the Empress Jose
phine. Malmaison, and many other OBJ
jects OF interest are directly opposite the
door Of entrance.
Another set Of double doors leads TO
the tesselated stone porch, with similar
large stone pillars 10 the east front, In
stead Of steps on this front a slopng
mound Of grass leads TO the lawn. over
the saloon is a large dome thirty feet IN
diamater. called the ballroom, but ire
quently used for a billiard-room. The
dining-room is thirty feet high, with an
arch above for a large side-board; the
mantel-piece Is decorated with paintings
on china. surmounted with a massive
gilt. bronze clock, presented by the King
OF Spain to Napoleon l. over this Is
an original portrait of Jefferson, by
Stuart. Leaving this room. you pass
through glass doors into the tea-room.
on the opposite side of the entrance hall
YOU enter Mr.. Jeferson's bedroom: this
room is thirty feet high. Leaving Jeffer-
sons room, you enter the library and
reception-rooms. Also on this floor on
the right of the hail. two rooms are
situated called the Monroe and MADISON
rooms. by reason Of being occupied by
these statesmen.
The house also contains Adams ana
LAFAYETTE rooms. In this house for many
years. in the early history of our coun-
try. the sage OF Democracy was sur
rounded by eminent men, both Of this
and foreign countries.
soon after the death Of Mr. JEFFERSON
Monticello passed into the hands y an
ardent admirer Of the great statesman.
Commodore Uriah +. Levy. United
States Navy. Mr. Levy and his mother
made II their home. until the breaking
out Of the late war. when Commodore
Levy decided to remain on the side CT
the Union, though an ardent Democrat;
and when his nephew Mr. jefferson VI.
Levy. who inherited the place. became
OF age. he repaired and restored the old
home to its former glory and grandeur
after being closed up for fifteen years.
Everything to-day IS retained In the old
house in the same style as Of the days
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