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Proposed Confederate Richmond

tides, or figures of maidens taking the
place of pillars.
On entering the building one comes
directly into the main hall, which is
square in plan. but open between great
corner piers into the wings. In the cor
ners of the main hall are small eircu-
lar stairs leading to a gallery. The
wall under the gallery is treated with
inches for the reception of relics. while
the wall above is intended to be COW
cred with large historical paintings.
Two rows of exhibits arranged in pyra-
midal form, as in large expositions, ex-
tend the whole length.
The smaller wings are intended for
similar exhibits. though OF less import
ence; while in the end pavilions are
glass cases for the preservation of let
ters, documents, and historical publica-
tions.
Mr.. Kern concludes his description of
the building by saying: 81 have sup
posed the museum to be constructed of
soft gray limestone throughout, as har-
monizing with the local color Of the
place where I would like to have it
stand-Richmond, the city of all others
where it would naturally be built in
order to commemorate that peace which
made us once more united country"
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building of monumental character stand
ing on a high platform of the same
shape and approached by broad flight
of steps lanked by spinxes. This plat
form is treated with heavy battered" :"
or sloping. walls. with angles empha-
sized by projecting pavilions. Between
the pavilions, at either side of the
building. is planted row Of cannon
pointing outward along a broad curve.
The museum is Doric in general style.
with an imposing entrance at the center
of the main facade. On the wide, pro-
jcctiDg plinth at the base. mortars are
meant to be placed at regular inter-
walls. Like the cannon on the platform,
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instant we stood in the dimly lighted
room.
At the end of five minutes large dool
opened on the other side of the study
or office, and a bright light from one o.
the bathrooms burst in upon us. A large
hand held the door for an instant, ant
my body stiffened as | heard a lively
girlish voice knew in my dreams now
saying half angrily. half playfully:
But, Sir Henry, this is my dance!'
my dear Mistress Debby, l am fal
more unhappy about it than you can be.
said high, somewhat queruious mascu-
line voice.
Il do not believe it, If t were true
you would not run away So"
There came some answer, which was
lost to us in the study, for at that mo-
ment the door opened wide, and tall
thick-set man entered. and closed ii
quickly behind him. Sir Henry Clinton
stood still moment, not being able to
distinguish clearly in the dark room.
We'll, Cameron, are you there?'
Yes, your Exceilency."
well, we'll, man, Speak up! IT is
doubtless something of importance that
causes you to call me now!"
II think it is, your Excellency. Here
| is messenger from Boston and New
port!'
"Ah, see him now. Well. sir. what
is it?"
! | handed him the dispatches taken
from the dead soldier. AS he glanced
over the papers, he rang bell. and
bade the orderly who appeared TO search
out and bring to him Lord Howe.
No word was spoken until Lord Howe
appeared.
My lord" said Sir Henry. Mr.
Merton prompted.
"Mr Merton. here, has just arrived
with news that a French fleet is lying
in Newport Harbor waiting to coop
crate with the rebels."
Lord Howe had just come from a
dance, and was very warm. He wiped
his forehead and then replied calmly:
ct is the same as our news of sew
eral days ago, Sir Henry. What strength
have they?"
| stepped forward to prevent questions
coming to me, and said:
II have further nows!"
What. still more?" cried Sir Henry.
This seems enough for one night"
Major Andre has been taken to Tap
pan and ne is to be tried there as a spy
Immediately"
What is the sentiment as to the re-
sult?" asked Lord Howe.
THAT he will be hung" | answered.
'Then will hang every solitary
American in New York, whether loyal
or rebel!" cried Sir Henry, stamping his
foot, while tears of yexation came into
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these mortars would be selected for
their historic associations in war. Above
the plinth the plans show a broad
scu!ptured band. some four or five feet
high, which runs clear around the build
ing. The sculptures are in low relief
and represent implements of war.
Above, at the corners, are equestrian
statues of men to be selected from the
roll of distinguished Confederate gen.
erals.
One of the most striking features of
Mr.. Kerns plan is a beautiful Doric
colonnade, between the columns of
which are large windows wiki mullions
formed of small bronze columns made
in the form of cannon. The entablature
is heavy and plain, with sculptures in
relief at definite intervals, represent
ing shields, helmets, and other armor
Above the entablature is a decorated
cresting OF stone. The stone roof is
built N steps.
The central entrance is treated after
the manner of a magnificent triumphal
arch crowned by a sort of pyramidal
pedestal bearing a fourhorse war
chariot.
On either side Of the arch is Doric
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except Edward-and he has fed, they
say
l have never, God knows, had the con-
troll of my too vigorous temper, and il
Will even to this day get the better o,
me at precisely the wrong moment. even
as now when must needs answer some
what briskly:
such division of sentiment is not con-
fined to one family, ma'am. in these
days
The result of this, bad taste as it was
was like to have upset me; for the old
dame turned purple in the face and
gripped her fan as she cried:
What business is that OF yours, sir?
l was on the point of answering some
thing to turn her unexplained wrath
when l caught the sound of particular
kind of stifled gasp that had something
so familiar in it as to make me turn
about-and find myself face to face with
Deborah Philipse. Yet 1 should scarce
have known her. Her hair was UP from
her face, powdered and with a flower
in it, and her dress was of some light
silken cloth, l know not of what color
or quality, so made as to show her fair
neck and shoulders, then running down
bodice all covered with howery de-
sign.
She was beautiful, She would be beau
tiful in the most wretched dress that
was ever cast off by beggar! She would
be beautiful anywhcre, But low. in
such a gown as l had never seen, she
was a lovely a specimen of young wom-
anhood as stood in that room, or any
room this side of henven-aye, perhaps,
on the other side, too. But | knew her
eyes and her voice when she said with
fine sarcasm. as she might to a stranger
who had insulted her:
You deal in generalities, sir: T is
bad taste
could not hold her look. and so let
my eyes fall. and shufIled my feet in
awkward fashion. Howe saved me.
Zone must know the niece nowadays
as well as the aunt. eh. ma am? Mist
ress Philipse, l have the honor to pre-
sent Mr.. Merton and he bowed with a
reverence and look that did not like.
What was she to him, l wonder? In
my turn l bowed and apolosized, know
not what, to Nine. De Lancy. and then
in moment | had heen presented, as
we'll as Acton. to several ladies and one
or two offcers-Major Sproat. Mistress
Knyphausen. General Patterson. and
other young men and women. Howe then
moved away, saying:
"Mr. Merton and his friend have rid
den far and eaten nothing. and By Sir
Henry's orders he is to be fed. Mistress
Debby, will you act as commissariat?"
But Acton | saw with many misgivings
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his eyes. do at once take meas
ures-''
Pardon me. Sir Henry" interrupted
Lord Howe, coldly; will you permit me
to take some steps in this NATTER"
by all means. l wash my hands Of
it,"
Mr. Merton" said Howe, turning tc
me-
Yes, sir
Remain in the house for an hour. II
you receive no instructions within that
time. call here at eight o'clock each
Sir Henry" he asked.
Clinton was evidently terribly affected
by the news of Andres sentence, and
could not turn his mind to anything else
He said with an effort:
"Mr. Merton. you have not eaten
probably Go in and join the ball and eat
to your satisfaction. My lord, l am toe
stricken with grief to join my guests
Will you take these gentlemen in and
make my excuses?"
uihSdb anu, a. my at
tempting to apologize because of our
costumes, he bade Cameron have us
brushed up, and insisted upon my put
ting on a coat and waistcoat of Sir Hen
rvs, the one faced with red. the other
with white satin. Acton was sight
when he was ready. He was always a
handsome, great fellow: but dressed in
these colors he would be noticed any
where, and with the combined expression
OF absolute ignorance of the situation
and his careless fearlessness he would
have brought me to laughter, if / had
not had a great fear of what he might
de-
So we left the study through the door
by which Clinton had entered. and found
ourselves the next moment in the most
brilliant scene that had yet met my
Puritan eyes.
Up to such 4 group we now came. and
Lord Howe, with no very good grace
accosted an old woman. with wrinkled
cheeks and a scrawncy neck, yet be-
decked in silks and satins. and with a
towering headdress that made her bob
about like a decrepit peacock
Madame De Lancy," said he, towing
low, permit me to present Mr.. Merton,
who has just arrived"
The old lady looked at me through her
lorsnettes with vicious squint:
"Mr. Merton" said she. What Mer-
ton? Anything to do with the Mertons
of Salem?"
"The same family, ma a'am,' said I.
truthfully enough, yet l could not see
what business it might perchance be of
hers.
"A bad lot" she continued. taking
down her new-fangled eyeglasses;
traitors to their king. most OF them,
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already striding across the polished
floor. laughing and talking with the lit
tie mink. Mistress Knyphausen. What
would the reckless fool say? 1 hated
to have him out of my reach.
Well. Sir Starved Man." said the
young lady at my elbow. will you eat?''
/ must obey my orders"
l offered her my arm, aud bowling to
the group we went into the banquet
room across the hail, and when l had
procured some food of a nature that
was absolutely unknown to me-some-
thing of truffles and spices, and sand
wiches with paste of l know not what
substance in them-she led me without
a word into the side hall and sat down
upon the lower steps of the stairway
80, SIR" she began in another tone.
II know now who you are. 1t seems
that you enjoy the profession of spy"
turned on her and looked her we'll in
the face. DO you not think. perchance,
that you might take hint from Major
Andres situation that may work SO i'll
for him.
Madam" said I, eff I could equal
Andre as a man, would be willing to
belong to what you are pleased to call
his profession. He was type of a
gentleman
"Was?" she asked. under her breath.
He is dead. Mistress Philipse, or will
be in few days" I said gently.
Andre has been-been-"
He was condemned two days ago."
ut is terrible, terrible and she
looked at me with sorrow in her eyes.
why do you stoop to such things?"
Il am not such a man! | am not a
spy, and what do now is neither your
affair nor mine. I serve one who must
be obeyed. and 1 do what he tells me to
do. T is no more enjoyable a work
than the one had to do few days ago"
know not why l spoke so bitterly.
Perhaps because had not till that mo-
ment looked upon myself as doing the
work indeed of veritable spy. you
have me in your power. mistress. and
you can tonight put an end to another
spy. as you are pleased to infer l am.
cannot prevent you. Indeed. l do not
know that l care to-
She looked at me intently for some
moments and then, glancing beyond me.
II do not know. l cannot tell. Per
haps l should, for believe l know the
reason for your presence here. and it is
no doubt my duty-yes, indeed l have
been there" she cried, suddenly. in
lively voice. IT is pretty town, Ros-
ton. but so prayerful.'
l looked at her in amazcment, and
then heard over MY shoulder:
"Debby. t is long past midnight. We
must go home"
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REPLICA OF HOUDONS WASHINGTON MAY COME TO THE CAPITAL

" HERE is now pending before Con-
gress a bill appropriating S17.-
I 500 for the purchase of one of
the Eve bronze replicas of the
Houdon statue of Washington, to be
placed in the Caoitol. or in the Library
Of Congress building. AS is doubtless
well known. the original marble statue
of the Father of His Country by The
famous French sculptor. is in the State
House at Richmond. Va. The celebrated
work was ordered by the State of vir-
sinia in 1884. Washington was still liv-
ing when the statue was received as
his perfect likeness. Acting for the
State, Thomas Jefferson, then resident
in Paris. commissioned Houdon, the
most eminent sculptor in Europe, to
come to America with two assistants,
and he spent month at Mount Vernon
studying his subject and preparing for
his work by taking plaster casts and
actual measurements of the living man.
In 1854 the Virginia Legislature au-
thorized an artist, for the first and. it
may be presumed, the last time, to make
II.
to whom was accorded this privilege was
W. J. Hubbard, who took molds and
made five copies of the statue in bronze
This was shortly before the civil war,
in which conflict Hubbard lost his life
Four OF the bronzes are owned by States
and corporations. The one which it is
under consideration by the Government
to purchase is owned by the artists
widow. and is. at present, leaned to the
Art Museum at Cincinnati, Ohio.
The statue of Washington now in the
rotunda of the Capitol in this city, is
the other statues in the building, all of
which are OF bronze or marble.
All available testimony goes to show
that the Houdon statue is the most per-
feet likeness of Washington in exist
ence. Jefferson, who selected the sculp-
tor. was competent judge in art mat
ters. In a communication to Washing
ton. dated July I, 1855, he writes:
He tHoudon) comes TO lend the aid of
his art to transmit you to posterity.
He is without rivalship in it. being en-
ployed in all parts of Europe in what
ever is capital" And again he writes:
'He is without rivalship, the first statu-
AIRY of his age
Lafayette said of the statue: 'It is
facsimile of Washington's person"
Chief Justice Marshall, his friend, said
that nothing in bronze or stone could
be more perfect image of human be-
ing than this statue of the living Wash
1ngton, especially from a quartering
view. In 1860, when the Washington
Cabinet of Medals was inaugural ted, all
the paintings, statues, and busts, medals
and coins representing Washington were
considered. and on answering Tucker
mans expression of preference for Car
acchi's bust Mr.. Longacre dissented and
said:
1T cannot, in my view, be permitted
to take precedence of Houdon's bust, to
which, on the score of fidelity. l must
give the preference over any other ex-
tant."
Gilbert Stuart responded: you are
right"
The portrait of Washington by Gilbert
Stuart. which differs in EXPRESSION from
Houdon. has been more widely familiar
through the influence of publishing
houses and not of artists The most
distinguished living artist of the South,
Edward V. Valentine, of Richmond. Va,
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harm" cried one. "If ye do not, God
help your souls.'
Don't bother strangers by calling on
'em." said Acton, in ieerlng tone. but
come on, my lambs. and take us"
A growl was the only answer as they
started up the stairs again. We had the
slight advantage of light. as we'll as Of
being above, and as the first two began
to engage Acton, who stood at the top,
] knocked the nearest over with the butt
OF my pistol. and then. leaning out from
the crazy balustrade. began an exchange
of thrusts with the next two, they fight
ing straight over their heads, / down
upon upon them.
They stood theiE ground well, pre-
venting by their own bodies any Others
from taking part, until another jeering
laugh from Acton was followed By the
bodies of his men tumbling back upon
them, tripping the whole crew over one
another to the bottom. amid cries and
curses that would have raised the dead.
The howl was taken up by those in the
loud shout of many voices came from
the street Running to the sa5hless
window. I saw half hundred soldiers
crowded around the door.
Back again" cried Acton, ''the
towns on the way upstairs." and in
truth it looked so; for they had found
a round table. and holding this above
and before them, they were coming slow
" up two abreast and as close as they
could step.
81 have it, cried Acton-the man
seemed always to become gay in a fight
and find his best wits at the most hope
less time. Quick, man. that cupboard,
1T will make cheese of the whole lot"
And VIC lifted great double-doored
clothes press standing in the hall,
Acton. the woman, and I, and pushed 1t
over the stair. carrying balustrade and
all with II. The blow was a terrible
one. for the weight OF the cupboard car
ried the table down upon the eight or
ten men and all went down together.
amid dust and cries and roars OF laugh
ter from Acton that fairly set me off
as we'll.
The situation was changed for the mo-
ment for the brave cupboard had
tammed itself in the stairway prevent
ing any ascent or descent by that pass
ge for some good minutes to come. In
We pause that followed, a stified cry
sm the old woman showed us behind
rs4e spot where the cupboard had stood
frameless window looking out on the
oof of the next house. Roo. there was
,ne. howeyer.-only blackened timbers.
lth here and there a patch OF shingles
II clinging n place.
Twas chance ana We took it. We
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column of peace Around the base of
each stand threa female figures-repre-
senting. respectively. Peace joining the
hands Of the Union and the Confederacy,
and Industry uniting the North and the
South. Delicately sculptured palm
branches in low relief decorate the flut-
ing of the columns, and above the cor
nice of each column is a pedestal on
resting after the conflict. Between the
columns runs a frieze, on which may be
inscribed the names of the principal
Southern statesmen and soldiers. while
the main entrance below and within the
arch is supported by two noble carya-
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She sat quietly moment. and 1 rose
and bowed to Judge Philipse, her father
"a dignifed and courtly grey-haired
man OF sixty, in a kind of court dress,
l suppose. with long faced coat and
knee-breeches.
Mr.. Merton is just here from journey,
and Lord Howe has hidden me see that
he eats
He bowed without a word and moved
on.
II do not know what should do"
she continued.
''The tables are turned. Mistress De-
borah." said 1. MY life is in your
hands," and l saw her look quickly at
me with a serious depth in her eyes.
Then that CLINT came on a sudden, and
she murmured:
VERY we'll, then, you will do exactly
as 1 bid. or-or suffer the conse-
cuences:-'
II must"
Then accept the invitation you will
receive in a moment for tomorrow
night"
Il can do naught but my duty, and
that occupies me-"
"oh. you cannot? We will see. shall
take my course as you select" Then
in an instant she was looking at me
earnestly. do 1t for me. l want to
tell you of something" and she got I'D
and walked toward a lady of graceful
figure and as sweet and sincere a faco
as 1 had yet seen in that gay room.
MIR. Merton, let me present you to
the dearest woman in this world, the
Baroness Riedesel"
With an amused laugh the lady gave
me- her hand. and 1 bent over it with
cut affectatieG. for anyone could see
with heart big enough for all. and
face that was as beautiful as it was
good. She spoke with marked accent.
but in perfect English.
Il am very glad to know Mr.. Mer-
ton"
But that is not all said the bra-en
young woman at NY side. Il want you
to do something very kind to me-
What is it. Debby, dear?" asked the
baroness.
Ask him to your supper tomorrow
night l find l knew him once long.
long ago iii Boston, VIII you. dear"
The older lady leaned over and kissed
her, Laughing.
Surely. VIII you come at six, Mr..
Merton We live next the corner OF
Wall and William Streets. close by Gov
ernor Tryon's mansion
l said l would. and thanked her. and
we moved on to find the girls father.
AS We approached. she looked up at me
with bland and child-like expression.
and said sofil-'
'You may live day longer, sir." and
was gene.
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we're out in a moment, clambering over
the creaking timbers and down on the
farther side into a lane, no wider than
a mans body, between two buildings
There was but one way to go, and that
into Broadway, and in another moment
we were at the back of the crowd OF
two or three hundred people standing
about the door of the fated No. 2
bowling and yelling, asking questions
and giving opinions to one another.
Manifestly this was the safest place
FOR the moment, till we heard cry OF
joy from the inside, and knew that the
leaders must have overcome our friendly
cupboard.
Come" said l to Acton, and led him
across the green to Clinton's house,
easily distinguishable for its many
lights and the music coming from it.
At the door we were challenged by a
sentry and asked what was our busi-
ness.
Special message to the commander
in-chief. l must see him at once" said
/, looking at Acton in fear that the abb
solute astonishment sitting On his face
would end the matter then and there.
You cannot see him now. man. He
is"
ct is dangerous thing to waste
time, my friend, when Sir Henry Clin-
ton is concerned. Call his secretary
here at once" and / stood aside on the
lot Ie 10
enter, as if the matter were settled.
But you'll get us hanged. man, ;"
whispered Acton, 'if you"
Hold thy tongue, mani" 1 said in
the same tone.
But | don't see"
We'll, corporal, are you not gone
yet?" ! asked, angrily. do you know
that your head will drop off, if this delay
gets about?"
II have my doubts" he answered;
but I'll call Mr.. Cameron"
Cameron, then, was the secretary. and
he came in a moment, dressed in black
and rubbing his thin hands together.
Mr.. Cameron" said before he could
speak. 81 am Mr.. Merton, and this is
Mr.. Roberts. We have just come from
Newport and verplancks with dispatches
for Sir Henry. Will you notify him at
once?" And / showed him the dis
patches.
He looked at US moment through his
narrow little eyes. and finally said:
Come this way. gentlemen, If you
please" and, going around the side OF
the house, we entered by a smaller door
into a cross corridor. AS we passed
along. | saw a brilliant series OF rooms,
polished floors. and groups of uniformed
men and beautifully dressed women
up and down the hall and dane
ing in the large ballroom. Then in an