The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-19

Norfolk vlrginian, suggesting that, as
Fort Calhoun (Rip-Raps) was being dis
rnantled. It would be the most appropriate
place for a monument to Maury, he be-
ing virginian. and that virginia's gate
way to tf,c sea. that Congress should
make an appropriation and have the mon
ument ready for unveiling at that time;
and that the Legislature OF Virginia Pc.
tition Congress to that effect and request
the legislatures OF other States OF the
Union to take like action. The Hon. 6.
D. Letcher. Of RockbrIdse. did Introduce
such a bill or resolution in the virginia
Legislature, which was passed by una
n:mous vote and endorsed generally by.
tho press OF the State.
1T also wrote to Senator Daniel and
other members of Congress Zone OF
whom I think was Governor O'Ferrall,
then in tho Lower House,. asking their
earnest efforts TO procure an appropria-
ton. Senator Daniel and others replied
they would DO all they could, but, as
Senator Chandler had taken great interest
in having a .nonum ent to Maury. 1t would
he we'll to write him and get him to lead,
which was done. and herewith enclose
slip with his reply. I received a num-
Der OF letters from various gentlemen, en-
dorsing the suggestions made, among
them one from General D. II. Maury and
one from General James Mcdonald, then
Acknowledgement Of the State. as good
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press slips in support Of all say, and
which can be verified by gentlemen to
whom have referred.
TT was proposed that the monument
be also a lighthouse and that, in view
OF the fact that Maury's charts were used
by the civilized nations Of the world,
thereby saving hundreds of millions an
nuaIly, that were Congress to propose
an international monument all civilized
nations would be glad Of the privilege Of
aiding in such a worthy object.
81 am glad that the press is again agi-
tating this question. It is q most OPP
perfume time to do SO. in view Of the
jamestown Centenary in 1907. If Con-
gress will take action the present session
there will be ample time to complete the
monument and have it unveiled during
the Jamestown Centenary. would,
therefore, suggest that the present Leg
islature take same action as former one
did and appoint q committee to go to
Washington at an early day. wait upon
the President, secure the cooperation of
our senators and representatives and ap-
pear before the proper committee of Con-
gress, urging that they recommend an APP
preparation. Thst being done, have no
doubt tho Presidents earnest support can
be had and that Congress Will at this
session make an appropriation by prac-
,ically unamous votei not believing, af-
ter the encomiums passed by Virginia and
the entire South Upon our late lalnentad
minded as to take a sectional view of this
question.
II would propose the names of the fol-
lowing gentlemen as the committee TO go
TO Wash!nston: Governor Montague,
Lieutena Mt Governor Willard ex-Gover-
nor O'FcTra!l, joseph BRYAN, Colonel A.
S. Buford, Jno. p. Branch, Colonel VIM.
Lamb, ex-senator Jeffries, General V. D.
Groner, Hon. Mr.. Thorn, Colonel Francis
Smith, General VIM. Payne, General Ep-
"a Hunton, General Thomas Rosser, Capt.
Micajah Wood, Judge Duke ". a. An
derson, Hon. G. D. Letcher, Hon. Brax-
ton (staunton). Hon. Carter Glass, Hon.
John Goods. Judge Robinson, Judge a. A.
Phlegar, Ex-Governor J. Hoge Tyler, Hon.
Wysor, Thos. n. Carter, Eugene Withers,
Senator Barksdale. Judge w. II. Mann,
Hon w. 3. McIlwaine, DR.. Richard Nc
Ilwaine and Colonel Thos. T. Goode. Such
a committee, appointed by our Lesisla-
ture would, am sure bring about speedy
and favorable action by Congress.
Mr.. Holt has given a valuable contribu-
ton to the subject and we hope that the
Legislature Will act favorably upon the
suggestion that he makes
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