The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-21

finds However. a few years ago a dis astrous fire destroyed it's central and principal structure, the beautiful rotunda, containing it's interesting and valuable library.
 If is proposed now to raise proper en- dovment for this old assd honored insti- tuition of learning, and it IS believed that tbe neonle of the whole country who owe so much to MT. Jafferson's far-reaching genius, and who cannot fail to appre- ciate the national importance of main- taining in it's utmost usefulness his eher- ished project of higher education, will feel an interest in this movement
 We therefore earnestly commend the proposal to the consideration of all Amer jeans. and invite them to contribute 10 the maintenance and enlargement of this great institution, in the assurance that no act of commemoFation of the Louisiana Purchase could be more fitting or more enduring than to have the American peo- pie unite in endowing the great founda- tion which Jefferson laid in manner commensurate with its noble history ana it's powers of usefulness.
 Subscriptions may be sent to Joseph Bryan, Esq, Treasurer, Richmond, Vir- ginia.
 Numerous Letters Received.
 The following are extracts from letters TeCelNEQ Dy lnt tASCubASC lating to the movement:
 Ex-Presldent Grover Cleveland: The project started to improve the effective ness of the University Of Virginia by in- creasing her financial strength has my hearty sympathy. I would be very sorry to see the old University of Virginia hampered In it's mission or usefulness by financial want. The contribution 1t has all ready made to the best American citizen gfe ra1ati0nenin fO the illustrious name and splendid fame I of Jefferson should constantly enlist in It's support the interest of the entire na- tion'
 Justice David J. Brewer: '1 regard l him (Jefferson) as one of the greatest of 1 the great founders of the republic. be- lieve in the Declaration of Independence and have little patience with those who sheer at its gorgeous utterances as mere 'glittering generalities. I wish they could be burned into the heart of every Ameri- can today Lest we forget; lest we for get. !"
 Governor A. J. Montague: "It will give me pleasure to serve in any appropriate way that I can to promote the interests of the university"
 Senator George F. Hoar: T shall be very glad, indeed, to do anything in my power to help the University of Vir- ginia."
 Admiral George Dewey: Tt gives me pleasure to accept membership in the ad- 1 visory council in connection with the | raising of an endowment fund for the University of Virginia as a memorial tc Thomas Jefferson. I have long believed that Jefferson's great services in behalf of his country have not been adequately recognized, and am glad to join in any movement to do him honor"
 Hon. Cornelius N. Bliss: T shall take pleasure in acting with you in such good | cause to the extent of my ability
 MT. T. Jefferson Coolidge: How car the nation show it's gratitude to him Jef- ferson) in manner more pleasing thar by helping an institution which he found ed; In which he took the greatest inter. est for years, and which in the simple beauty of it's buildings Is B monument to his taste and skill? May we not hope to appeal successfully to all the people of the United States to come forward 1T the interest of learning and carry out tht wishes of MT. Jefferson?'
 Hon. George Gray: "The project is on, which must appeal to the patriotic senti ment of the country, and I have no doub will meet with response worthy of th' cause.'
 Hon. David R. Francis: "I am pleased l council, having for its purpose the crea tion of an endowment fund for the Uni versity. The purpose appeals to me. ant n hope and believe that the plan you havt outlined Is feasible. I cheerfully accep the proffered appointment and will joii the other gentlemen named in an earnes effort to carry out the laudable purpos indicated"
 Hon. Andrew D. White: 'I accept witl especial interest and pleasure the dut, you so kindly lay upon me with reference to the University of Virginia. I hav long felt that some movement such al you now begin should be initiated ant carried on vigorously. Two visits to thu University have increased this feeling and both observation and reflection upoi the work that the institution has don, and may yet do for Virginia, the soutl and the whole country has strengthened this conviction.
 MT. James c. Carter: "I approve alto gether of the movement for a Jefferson memorial fund for the University of vir ginia."
 Rev. Dr. E. E. Hale: Pray, command any services which can render. hat