The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1910-07-09

OF CENTRAL SECTION OF MEMO
Worlds Fair an enduring monument
to Thomas Jefferson. David R, Fran
els, addressed the convention by re-
quest, giving voice to the sentiment
in these words:
Francis Voices Sentiment.
1T is to the shame Of the wealth
and culture Of the Louisiana territory
that nowhere within its broad confines
has there been erected a monument
to Thomas Jefferson. On the campus
Of the University Of Missouri, at Co
lumbia, stands the u~npretentious shaft
designed by Jefferson to mark his
last resting place. II bears the in
scription prepared by him; Here was
buried Thomas Jefferson, Author of
the Declaration OF American indie
pendenoe, Of the statute Of Virginia
for religious freedom, and father OF
the University Of Virginia. 1t was
removed from Monticello in 1885, after
q more fitting obelisk had supplanted
It. Thomas Jefferson needs no onu
ment to keep his memory and deeds
fresh in the minds and hearts Of his
countrymen, but they owe it to them
selves to show their appreciation Of
his worth. Wherever and however the
work Of this great American may be
celebrated, and | take 1t for granted
that we will not permit its centennial
anniversary to pass u%nnoticed, let US
mark the completion Of the first cen
tury Of republican government west
of the Mississippi by the erection and
dedication of such a structure, monu
ment or museum. or library, or gal
lery Of art, or institution Of learning
as will demonstrate the estimation in
which we hold his grand accomplish
ment and the ~incalculable benefits
that have flowed therefrom."
The plans for the Jefferson monu
ment to cost 100000 contemplate
something that is without counterpart
in this country. Under an immense
arch will be the marble statue OF
Jefferson. On either side Of the arch
will extend wings to be occupied by
historical collections having special
reference TO the Territory Of Louis
lana, now divided into thirteen states
There will be a Jefferson Hall, upon
the walls Of which will be placed por
traits Of the persons most conspic
uous In the history Of the Louisiana
Territory and of the thirteen states
formed therefrom. Occupying a con
siderable portion Of one Of the wings
will be al archaeological collection
which the Missouri Historical Soci
ETY. has been assembling with contin
uous effort, directed to all parts o.
the Louisiana Territory, during thu
last forty years. Another feature will
be the historical library which will
include not only books but thousand.
Of manuscripts, diaries and letters
bearing upon the history Of this terri
tory Of the thirteen states. The col
lection Of this material has been IL
progress at St. Louis for more thai
half a century.
The collection OF manuscripts goe
back to the earliest settlements i
what was the Louisiana Territory.
is already one of the largest cole,
tons in the United States. Many Q
the manuscripts relate to the Frenc
and Spanish sovereignty. Include
are original petitions of many earl
settlers Of Missouri and other state
in the Louisiana Territory for Ian
!. grants. There are early marriage col
|, tracts. There are Official letters of tn
, governors and commandments befor
the American authority superseded th
, Spanish. There are contracts and n
a, gOtiations more than a century oil
d The first printing press set up ar
/, used west Of st. Louis and the Sc
4, ond printing press brought to this sid
Of the Mississippi is one Of the hi
t0rical exhibits. 1t was used
/. Franklin, Missouri, to print the mi
, souri, lntelligencer' as early as 1S1
one OF the cannon carried on Il
steamboats, Of the American Fur Col
pany one hundred years ago is pr
+, served There are many oil portal
Of governors and prominent pionee
o Of the states within the Louisial
Purchase.
The Indian collection is alreaI
/. large; 1t includes 10000 specimen
. One Of the priced possessions Of I
= Historical Society which will be Civ
= a conspicuous position is the 81