Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-02
TO HONOR PEABODY.
Dr.. Curry Suggests That Virginia Lead
In The Noble Undertaking.
SOUTHERN STATES TO UNITE.
Resolution offered Empowering the
Governor 10 Omen Correspondence.
Did Not Remit Judge Mniiorys
Fine--The Days Routine Work.

None OF the bills introduced were Oh
general Importance
Mr. Lovenstein offered resolution, ac-
companled b. communication from Hon.
J. l.. II. Curry. setting forth the
duty Of the Commonwealth OF virginia
and other Southern States to take soi'ie
steps TO perpetuate the memory OF
George Peabody, and requesting mat tne
Governor enter into correspondence win
the executives OF such States with this
object in view.
Both the resolution and communication
were laid on the table and ordered 10 DC
printed.
LETTER OF MR.. CURRY.
The following is DR.. curry's letter;
To the General Assembly OF Virginia:
The undersigned. a citizen OF virginia
would respectfully represent to your
honorable bodies that In 1857 George
Peabody. citizen OF Massachusetts,
made magnificent gift of SOCo'"V
for the promotion and encouragement
OF education among the young OF the
more destitute portions of Southern and
Southwestern States OF our Union
chose portions of our beloved and
common country which have suffered
from the destructive ravages and the
not less disastrous consequences OF civil
war" This money was placed in the
hands OF distinguished persons. VINO have
since sacredly devoted the income to the
purpose Of the trust. III the board Vir-
einia has from the beginning had repre-
eentatiyes-William c. Rves. A. ii. H.
Stuart, and William Writ Henry. The
first regular meeting after organization
was held in Richmond. and from that time
20 this Virginia has shared literally in
the benefits Of the fund. Richmond, Pc
terzburg Norfolk. Portsmouth, Hanp-
ton. Manassas, Winchester, bynchburg'
Alexandria, Stanton. Ftncastle, Lex
ington. Manchester, Wytheyiile. Har-
risonburg, Danville, Woodstock, Stras-
burg. Palmyra, Marion. Buchanan, Gull
pepper, Leesburg. Bristol. Independence,
Charlottesville, Fredericksburg. Bridge
water warrenton, Christiansburg, Sa-
lem, Bedford City. Berryville, Scots
VILE Blacksburg. Waynesboro', Chinco-
league. Abingdon: the counties OF
Floyd, Wythe, Louisa. Buckingham, Taze- |
well. Fluvanna, Powhatan' Bland ana |
other counties and places, including nearly |
every part of the State. have received |
substantial help.
HELP III NOKMAb SCllOOiSo.
The colored normal schools of Hamp-
ton and Petersburg get regular annual
assistance. The Farmville school, from
its genesis. even before its birth. has ex-
cited the special interest of the trustees,
and the favor bestowed has not for
a moment been intermitted. The sums
donated 10 Virginia. including the present
year, will aggregate nearly $4,000. The
Institutes for white and colored teach
ers have been mainly, for a time exclu-
sively. sustained by Peabody appropria-
tons Over two hundred and fifty stu
dents from the State, as benefciaries at
the Peabody Normal College, selected by
the superintendent after competitive ex-
animal ton. have been trained as teach
ers and many of them are doirtg excel
lent work In the public schools and in
ytitutions OF learning
am sure the living State superintend-
ents-Ruffner. Buchanan, and Massey
viii cheerfully sustain me I'm the asser-
ton that the fund has been a most po-
tent auxiliary in building up our adj
mirabe school system.
What Is true Of Virginia Is true in a
greater or less degree Of all the South
srn States. except Maryland, Kentucky
and Missouri which have not been re-
cipients of any portion of the income.
Mr.. Peabody. coming to US In our hour
Oh Ictu anu OtSpdlIs may We'll ne Cdhtu |
the South's greatest benefactor.
A MEMORIAL SUGGESTED.
For several years the undersigned, In
public address and in reports as general
manager of the fund. has suggested
and urged that the Southern States
would do grateful and proper act If
they would combine end erect by joint
contribution, a statue Of marble or
bronze In honor of Mr.. Peabody. and
place II in the old hall Of the House OF
Representatives, in Washington city. The
time for doing this Is most propltious.
The Governor of South Carolina, in a {
late message uses this patriotic Ian
guage: 1T will be a graceful act and 7
a recognition Of lis benevolence for {
the Southern States TO join in erecting |
a statue of this great phllanthro7ist to
be placed in the Capitol. among those c
Of our countrys heroes and statesmen.
would respectfully recommend that you I
pass a Joint resolution empowering the
Governor of this State to correspond with {
the Governors OF the other Southern
States with a view 10 carrying out this r
suggestion in paying tribute to our com
mon benefactor"
Virginia would honor herself and APP ,
propriately voice the gratitude OF her a
people II the General Assembly will | =
promptly and with enthusiasm respond =
to the recommendation OF her sister !,
States. J. l. M. CURRY. !
January a. 1895 a
THE RESOLUTION. !
Mr.. Lovensten's preamble and resolu- II
tions read: n
Whereas. by the munifcence Of George v
Peabody. the State of Virginia has re- o
reived from the custodians of the fund \
left for educational purposes a large
amount Of money, aggregating over $780, II
100 which has materially aided the State r
IN the education Of teachers for the pub .
c schools OF the State; and, /,
Whereas, the memory Of George Pea !,
body shall be perpetuated by all true n
overs Of philanthropy and unselfsh gene .
rosity: =
Resolved. by the Senate (the House OF ),
elegates concurrug). That the Governor :,
be requested 10 enter into correspond !,
snce with the executives OF the seye- | \,
al Southern States. who have been the .,
OF this bounty, with a view of ! !,
aking some united action TO perpetuate -
he memory OF this distinguished phian- -
nropst =,
Resolved. That the Governor be re- !"
luested. IL possible, TO report the re- :,
'ult OF his correspondence before the ad- =,
ournment Of the present session, with -
such recommendations as he may sus- y
rest.
BILLS PRESENTED AND REFERRED.
BY Mr. Buchanan: To incorporate the
Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Southwest ID
Virginia. 4
BY Mr.. Lowry: To amend an act 70 al
'rovlde for the establishment of a high ~