Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-20

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Fight Against Bailey.
WASHINGTON, D. c. January ls-
fSpecial.)-The introduction Of bill In
the Virginia Senate to present statue
s OF Robert 2. Lee to the United States
government. to be placed in the Statuary
Hall Of the United States Capitol. has
been the occasion of great deal of COM
ment here. In 1865 Congress passed bill
empowering the Secretary of State to ac-
cepts from each State statues of her two
most famous men, to be placed in statu-
ary Hall
It is to fill one Of these places. so pro-
vided, that the bill has been offered in
the Virginia Legislature. Members of
Congress from Virginia all agree that it
would be a fitting thing to do but the
majority OF them believe. that steps ought
to be taken to make sure of Its acceptance
before the passage OF the bill. Some of
them will call on Secretary Hay to find
out his views on the subject.
Virginia has had two statues in the
ferson. In later years the one of Jeffer-
son has been removed to the rotunda,
where, with statues of Grant. Lincoln,
Hamilton and Baker. it looks down on
the multitude who gaze with admiration
on the great dome. Neithertthe statue of
Jefferson nor that of Washington is com
mensurate with the lofty character Of the
man whose memory it commentaries,
nor In keeping with the services rendered
by them to their country. Both are out
shone by at least half dozen statues Of
men but little known beyond the confines
of their own States.
The Statue of Washington.
Indeed. the one Of Washington is the
most Notwithstanding one OF the
group. It Is of very ordinary a appearance.
and the lettering on 1t is of type SO
common on the gravestones Of century
ago. The lettering is rather rudely ci,isel-
led. and painted in black. afterwards. The
statue is representa- tive OF great soldier
in time Of peace. The inscription is as
follows: seSss
George wa shington.''
.'The General Assembly OF the Com
monwealth Of Virginia have caused this
Statue to be erected as monument Of
affection and gratitude to
George Washington,
'sWho uniting to the endowments OF the
Hero the virtues of the Patriot, and exert
ing both In esta ablishing the Liberties Of
his country, has rendered his name dear
to his fellow citizens, and given the world
an immortal example of true Glory. Done,
In the Year Of
Christ.
"One thousand, seven hundred and eigh-
ty-etght. and the year Of the Common
wealth the twelfth:
Joe Button,s Views.
Joseph Button, secretary of the Virginia
Senate and George Lindsay. clerk Of
the House of Representatives spent Sum
day and to-day In Washington, calling
on the members OF the Virginia de!ega-
tion while here Mr.. Button said that he
felt sure that the bill providing for the
presentation of g. statue OF General Lee
to the Federal Government would pass
the Legislature. He assured the Dispatch
correspondent that he was positive that
the Cumming redistricting bill could not
be regarded as having been inspired by
any members of Congress, and that 1t was
a measure originated by members Of the
and would pass as such He
said that he found the majority of tbs
delegation in Congress absolutely indif-
ferent as to whether the bill passes or not.
Representative William A. Jones. of the
First District, will go to Baltimore to-
night, to address the Confederate vet
Grams of that city.
Representatives Rixey and Lamb,
went to Wellington. Prince William
county, to-day, to address the Bull Run
Chapter, Daughters of the Confederacy,
and to present medals to the veterans
present.
Senator Lodge objects.
Senator Martin this morning asked 4
unanimous consent. for the consideration