Class T l^ t Book VVVvi -3- FIRST ANNUAL REPORT ^^-^ ^7f OF THE IMadjtngf on poranncnt g^sMciation OF THE FIRST SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA. • WITH THE REPORT OF TEE COMMITTEE OX MONUMENT, LIST OF OFFICERS, AND BOARD OF MANAGERS AND STANDING COMMITTEES. PHILADELPHIA: CRISSY k MARKLEY, PEINTKRS, GOLDSMITUS HALL, LIBRAKY STREET. 1860. f\5S .Q4- \A/-iVV3 ft*arf« wikmown X V Hi FIRST AMUAL REPORT ™^«M}ii[t0« li0iii}«iit %m FIRST SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA, PRESENTED BY THE COMMITTEE — GEOEGE F. GOEDON, K. LUDLOW, CHA9. JEWELL, JOSEPH COOPER, AND JAMES FREEBORN, AND UNANI- MOUSLY ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF MANAGERS. To the People of Philadelphia : In presenting to your favorable consideration the First Annual Report of the " Washington Monument Association of the First School District of Pennsylva- nia" the Board of Management feel the full weight of responsibility which rests upon them. That respon- sibility is greatly enhanced, and our arduous labors much incumbered and complicated, because of the fact, that several efforts have been made in our city to erect a Monument to the memory of George Wash- ington, and have failed to result in any visible monu- mental structure. Not only so, but the patriotic ardor of our citizens has been more than once chilled by the collection of funds for this purpose, and then the sudden retirement from public gaze of those who had thus played with the patriot-sympathies of the people of Philadelphia. Thus the field in which a few of us have humbly, but with a faith earnest and sleepless, presumed to labor, has been, and still is, pre-occupied by at least two associations, which, for more than a quarter of a century have promised to raise in our midst a monument worthy of the illustrious character and career of our Washington. These facts, and the circumstances attending them, stand as great obstacles in our path- way of patriotic eifort. We have invited these parties to co-operate with us, and have provided in our by-laws for our co-opera- tion with them, but thus far they have declined the offer. On their action and on ours, let the great jury of the people render a verdict. This allusion to others is rendered imperative on our part, for we are met on every hand by objectors, who point with meaning scorn at those who, having received money for the express purpose of building a Monument in this city to the memory of Washington, yet show no signs of life, but on the contrary, seem to court silence and oblivion, and they infer, that we will do the same.* The progress of our Association, so long as it may remain under the present management, shall be in the * It is not inteiifled in these remarks to cast any improper reflpctiim upon either the " Society of the Ciufiinnati" or the Managers of the " Chaiincey Fund," but the circumstances by which we are surrounded, seemed to call for a statement of the facts as we fiud them. future, as in the past, open as the day ! Basing all our hopes for success, and the final triumph of building a Monument in this city to the hero-chief of the Ee- public, upon the sympathetic co-operation of the whole people of our city and State, we shall not dishonor ourselves, nor insult them by silence or inaction. The work we have undertaken is a good work of Ameri- can patriotism. We have commenced ! We will go forward ! We will (Deo volente) finish the work ! The great foundation principle so clearly announced in our first address shall not be forgotten : " To begin the work at once, and invest every cent of the money received in the Monument alone ! "* It will not be considered out of place in this, the First Annual Report of our Association, to notice the manner of its origin, and thus lay the foundation for tracing up annually our historic record. t On the 30th of August, 1858, a circular was issued by the Tenth School Section, containing sundry reso- * By reference to the ''Further EepoH of the. Committee on Monument;' on page 41, reasons will be found why the corner stone has not been laid, and why the Monument is not now pro- gressing. Whenever a site is obtained, then the work will go steadily forward. t Philadelphia, Auffu^tZOth, 1S5S. At a meeting of the Beard of Directors of Public Schools, Teuth Section, First District of Pennsylvania, held this evening, the following preamble and resolution were adopted, and a copy ordered to be sent to the several sectional Boards : Whereas, Efforts have been made in former times, to have erected in Washington Square a Monument to the memory of George Washington, by which a fund, now amounting to over $56,000, has been raised, and placed in the hands of the Society of the Cincinnati ; and Whereas, No progress has been made for the last twenty five years towards the erection of the Monument, other than the laying of the corner stone ; and Whereas, It is believed that by a united effort of those connected with the Public Schools of this city, a sum sufficient to erect a suitable Monument could be realized in less than one year; therefore Resolved, That the Directors of the several Sections be requested to appoint two delegates, to meet on the 5th day of October, A. D. 1858, at 8 o'clock P. M., at the Chester Street School House, (Chester street, between Eighth and Ninth, and Race and Vine,) for the purpose of taking such action in the mutter as may be deemed advisable. From the Minutes. JOSEPH COOPBR, Secretary. 6 lutions, and inviting the several School Boards of the city to send two delegates from each Sectional Board, to meet on the 5th day of October 1858. A very few responded to the circular ; enough, however, to make a beginning, and a committee was appointed to draft a plan. A plan was prepared and presented on the 15th of October, 1858. On the 17th of November, the Association was fully and formally organized, by the adoption of a Constitu- tion and By-laws, election of officers, and address as issued 22d of February, 1859. By this time a very considerable interest had manifested itself in many of the school sections, both teachers and children feeling the kindling and magnetic glow of patriot sympa- thies. On the 22d of February, 1859, after a few weeks of earnest labor and energy, a fair was opened by the Association in National Hall, and continued for three weeks. It is true, the " Committee on Fair," as well as the whole Association, worked with united and harmo- nious energy to make this first undertaking of the Asso- ciation a success, which it proved to be. But, it is the pleasure of the Association in this, their first Annual Report, to award to the teachers* of the public schools in the several sections the praise and credit so justly due them for their energy, activity and perseverance in getting up the Fair, and for their joyous and patriotic spirit so earnestly displayed during its continuance. * For the names of teachers and pupUs who donated, see " Fair Journal," published during the Fair, by Geo. F. Gordon. And, again, when summer had spread its verdure of beauty and fragrance of flowers on the earth, these same teachers of our pubHc schools, earnest in the patriot faith of strong attachment to the Washington memories of the American Revolution, came to our Association once more, with the radiant smile of faithful effort. On the 20th day of June, a floral fair was opened in Jayne's Hall, and continued with great success for one week. In this connection we return our hearty thanks to all those citizens, who were so kind as to send supplies of flowers, and to all others, who interested themselves on our behalf Although the "floral fair" was not so profitable in moneyed results as the former fair, yet, the manner and style in which it was conducted brought the Society into favorable notice, and thus, we hope, strengthened its hold on the community. Here, as well as at the former fair, the teachers earned for themselves, by their general courtesy and patriotism, that which they richly deserved — the praise of all who wish our Association success, in building a Monument in this city to the model-man of our great Republic. After due consideration, it was found necessary for the Association to be chartered, so as to place it before the public on a permanent basis, as well as to maintain its existence in proper form, as contemplated by the originators. A charter was accordingly obtained from the Legislature of the State of Pennsylvania, bearing date April 14th, 1859.* * Tor further particulars, see Charter, appended to thia report, page 49. 8 As soon as the business of the first fair was settled up, and before a charter was obtained, as early as April 8th, 1859, the Association advertised for pro- posals and plans for the Monument.* So it will be observed that all the mov^ements of the Association have been without unnecessary delay. The first of June was the time specified in the advertisement for the plans to be presented. In consequence of no plans of a suitable magnitude having been presented, the time of receiving was extended to the first of July, and then still further extended until October. In the meantime the question of a location for the monument had been agitated in 'the Association, and a variety of views expressed concerning a suitable site for the Monument. After a number of meetings and very free expression of opinion, it was resolved that the site for the Monument should be first deter- mined, and then the premiums awarded for the plans as specified. We have no desire to conceal the fact that much feeling was manifested by all the members of the Association relative to the proper place to build the Monument. Some favored " Washington Square," others " Independence Square," and others " Fair- mount Park." Finally, at a meeting called for that purpose, held October 18th, 1859, the question was settled by vote in favor of "Fairmount Park " as the site, and the Committee on Monument were instructed to make application to Councils for the right to build the Monument on said Park."]" Application was * See report of Monument Committee, page 17. + See report of Monument Committee, page 41. 9 duly made to Councils, but the result is yet unde- termined.* On the first of December, 1859, at a meeting called for the purpose, the premiums for the best designs were awarded as follows : f 1st Premium, of $300, to George S. Bethell, archi- tect, of the city of Philadelphia. 2d Premium, of $200, to Henry E. Wrigley, archi- tect, also of Philadelphia. 3d Premium, of $100, to George Fleming, also of the city of Philadelphia. For full descriptions, &c., of plans, the reader is referred to the report'of the Committee on Monument, which accompanies this report. Thus it will be observed, that the Association has moved on steadily with a degree of rapidity hereto- fore unknown in similar associations. And, had the City Councils acted with dispatch and the enlarged views of public spirit which we, in common with the rest of the community, had the right to expect, rela- tive to the matter of erecting a Monument on " Fair- mount Park," the corner stone would have been laid this 22d of Februarv, 1860. In conclusion, we present you with the report of the Treasurer, showing the moneys received and paid out, and the state of the funds at this time, and it is not without some just degree of pride that we say that, notwithstanding thousands of dollars have been collected by associations and others, for the purpose * Seo ^ I 00 o «o 0; 1 00 CO CO 00 CC CO > Pi S-i P4 ? S ^ OS = s ^ H 13 c' r-T I - a 1 6 Eh -o .2 c iz; ,_, c ■^ ^ 1 Cm c3 o Ph ud su ieposi a Eh ci-i q-i 0; ~ o o a o3 on Ol c s. cS a >» >. t>» >. m M M W M ^ !^ ,_! i 6 4. C CO § ^ CJ oo N oc 00 CO OJ 10 00 00 CD CO 00 05 c 00 05 CO '*- lO co" ^ 9& ,_p ^ c3 w cS ja a "aj o a '-♦J t>i «5 =s Iz; t-s rH ■3 d Ph 523 'S .1: t^ ^ c 'I— a tq s tw «n O a CO CD 0) < si w CO r^ ra ^ ^ *-:> a ^ 'S TJ ^ a H 6 13 RESOLUTIONS UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED AT THE ANNUAL MEETING. Resolved, That the thanks of the Association be and are hereby tendered to the President of the Association, J. H, Randall, Esq., and Chas. Close, Vice President, and to Joseph Cooper and J. H, Wheeler, Secretaries, for their courtesy and energy in the cause of the Association. Resolved, That the thanks of the Association be tendered to Mr. George F. Gordon, Treasurer, for his faithfulness to the duties of his office, and for his untiring efforts to advance the interest of the Association, and his zeal to accomplish the erection of a Washington Monument in the city of Phila- delphia. E E F O E T COMMITTEE ON MONUMENT, PRESENTED BY C3- IE O I^ C3- IB IF- C3- O la ID O ItT . DECEMBER 1st, 1859. REPORT. Philadelphia, December 1st, 1859. To the President and Memhers of the Washington Afmniment Association of the First School District of Pennsylvania, Gentlemen: — Youi' "Committee on Monument" have arranged, numbered, and here^Yith present, the phins which have been submitted to the Association in answer to the fol- lowing advertisement, made April 8th, 1859: • Proposals for Plans for a 3Ionument to the Memory/ of Washington. The Washington Monument Association of the First School District of Pennsylvania will receive designs for a Wash- ington Monument, to be erected by this Association in the city of Philadelphia, Plans will bo received by the under- signed until the first of June, 1859. An estimate of the probable cost should accompany each Plan, together with such suggestions as to materials, &c., &c., as the designer may think proper to make. A Premium of |300 will be given for the best plan, ^200 for the second best, and |100 for the third best. All communications to be addressed to GEORGE F. GORDON, Chairman of Committee on Monument, 109 North Seventh street, Philadelphia, Pa. IS^^ Papers which take an interest will please notice the above advertisement. ap8-fiStu4w 18 We have also, at your request, and according to our best judgment, selected the six best plans, and numbered them respectively 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, for the particulars of which we refer you to the annexed descriptions. We have also numbered the others 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 — descriptions of which are also annexed. When the time specified in the advertisement arrived, few plans had been received, and those not up to our expecta- tions. So, the awarding of premiums was postponed until July, and then, to October, and then, in consequence of the site on which to build the Monument not being fixed, and there being conflicting views relative thereto, some being in favor of Washington Square, others for Independence Square, and others for Fairmount Park, no action relative to the plans could be taken. Your Committee think this the proper occasion to say for themselves and for the Association, that, although a few months have elapsed since the time first fixed to award the premiums, yet no time can be said to have been lost. At the first, the plans submitted were of such a character as clearly indicated, we think, a very great want of energy and patriot- ism on the part of Philadelphia architects. Even to this hour, it is to be regretted, that those architects who, from age and other circumstances, stand at the head of their pro- fession in our city, have not manifested interest sufficient to present a single plan. Perhaps, the fact, that several efforts, in years past, to erect a monument in our city to the memory of Washington, had failed, may have influenced them in their apathy. Several of the plans presented give signs of a high order of artistic taste, reflecting great credit on the designers. As it is not the province of the Committee to eulogise any particular plan, they, therefore, submit all the plans, so, that the members of the Association may form their own judg- ment of the worth, talent and suitableness of the designs. • 19 In view of certain criticisms, we think tliis a good time to re- mark in general, that, considering the magnitude of our effort, and all the other outward and inward, and complex circum- stances connected with the erection of a Washington Monu- ment in this city, the Association has accomplished more in the same space of time, than has ever been done, by any other association of similar organization. The Association was organized November 17, 1858; chartered by the State of Pennsylvania April 14th, 1859; two fairs have been held, realizing over four thousand dollars ; plans have been adver- tised for, received and presented, and all this, with unnumbered labors and difficulties, has been accomplished within a single year ! In conclusion, we frankly say, in regard to the plans here- with submitted, that it would have been a matter of joy and pride to us, if some of our city architects would have submit- ted a plan beautifully blending the "orders" and monumen- tal designs of all past time, into a new style — the graces, and fair proportions, and symmetry of which, would distinguish it from all others — as the American style of Architecture ! But, this has not been done. So great, and so desirable an achievement is still in the future, to be developed by some daring progressive. All of which is respectfully submitted. GEORGE F. GORDON, Clin. JOSEPH COOPER, JOHN H. WHEELER, CALVIN H. TEST, CHAS. S. CLOSE. 20 The following are the Descriptions as presented with the several Designs. Plan No. 1. To George F. Gordon, Esq., Chairman of the Committee on Monument. Dear Sir : — In accordance with your advertisement, rela- tive to plans for a Washington Monument, to be erected in tiie City of Philadelphia, I herewith present you with a design, and the following short description thereof: The design which I present you is in the Gothic style, and is of such character, as may be highly ornamented, or not, as the taste and means of your Association may determine. The base, which is octagon, rests upon a platform which is reached by a flight of thirteen steps. From this platform, 100 feet square, rises an octagonal base 150 feet in height, the top forming a beautiful promenade, inclosed with an iron railing: upon each angle of the top of the base, life-size statues of American generals and statesmen. From this promenade will rise the main shaft of the Monument, being square, with octagon buttresses at the corners, and having windows at regular distances all the way to the summit, 350 feet ; making the whole height 500 feet. With regard to the internal arrangements, it is proposed to ascend the Monument by easy flights of steps, each flight to terminate in a story, or space, convenient for resting, and which may be fitted up for some useful purpose, such as depo- sitories of revolutionary relics, pictures or books. The first floor of the octagon base is intended to be elabo- rately and ornately finished. The floor and walls to be of polished marble. In the centre a statue of Washington, and around the walls on carved pedestals of polished marble, statues, in life-size and military costumes, of the genei'als who acted with Washington. The panels to be enriched with bas- relievo carvings of the historic periods in the American revo- 21 lutien. The entire decorations in every part of tlie Monument to be purely and exclusively American — representing the staple products of the country, such as corn, wheat, sugar-cane, cot- ton, &c., &c. It is suggested that the second floor in the octagon base might be fitted for a library room or parlor of literature and art, in which might be collected rare and valuable books, per- sonal and family relics of Washington, and productions of American artists in statuary and painting. A monument is a remenabrancer : therefore, everything which reminds us of Washington may be appropriately deposited here. And, as he is the peerless model of American character, it would also be a fit place to deposit specimens of the triumphs of Ameri- can art and genius. It is further suggested, that if the Association should think proper to run the Monument up to an elevation of 500 feet, that the rooms or spaces at the apex of the Monument might be, under proper arrangements, used as an astronomical obser- vatory. Of course, these are but suggestions; or opinions, subject to modification, change, amendment, criticism, &c., &c. The materials to be of white marble, the cost, upward of $300,000. If my plan should be adopted as the one to be erected by your Association, I shall then furnish working drawings and descriptions in full detail. Yours respectfully, GEORGE FLEMING, Philadelphia. Plan No. 2. To George F. Gordon, Esq., Chairman of Committee on Monument. The general design is that of a Roman Temple, upon a suitable base, surmounted by a statue of Washington. It is 22 entirely open on the interior, being lighted from the top, with stairways communicating with the galleries ; thus it will afford a pleasant promenade and give an opportunity for inscription and basso relievos on the interior, without being affected by the weather. The projecting angles of the base are sur- mounted by four sitting statues of Prudence, Religion, Peace, and Benevolence, as the chief attributes of the character of Washington. The four upper figures are those of War, Jus- tice, Courage, and the American Indian. Each face of the Temple is surmounted with a figure of Glory crowning with laurel wreaths Commerce and Plenty, the results of Wash- ino;ton's career. The American Eagle stands in bold relief on each corner. The capitals of columns and all other ornaments, to be composed entirely of American products, such as Indian corn, wheat, &c. The Arms of the United States, the State and City, to be placed over each entrance. The whole is surmounted by a statue of Washington in military dress. There is a space over the inside dome which may be occu- pied by a large bell, to be rung only on Washington's Birth- day and other patriotic occasions. The Monument is intended to be composed entirely of Pennsylvania material. The base of Pennsylvania granite ; the ashlar of Pennsylvania blue marble ; the remainder of Pennsylvania white marble. The statues to be of the mate- rials selected by the Association. It is designed to have an entrance on each side, connecting by stairways with the two galleries — the whole to be finished in the interior with a dome ; the walls to be covered with basso relievo panels, containing representations of all the battles of the Revolution, which the galleries will enable to be distinctly seen. 23 The aim in this design is, that it may apply in particular to a public Monument to Washington, erected by the citizens of Philadelphia. We have already scattered through the country any number of columns and obelisks, and Gothic architecture in private monuments to any extent. The style in this case is that of the Roman Republic, and the particu- lar desire is to compose a design which will not only be unu- sual, or a subject for the observation of a few moments, but a study for the citizen and stranger, teeming with events in the life of our country's Father, and the Emblems of our American Republic. H. E. WRIGLEY, Architect, 1022 Market street. Plan No. 3. PhiladelijJiia, September 25, 1859. To George F. Gordon, Esq., Chairman of Committee on llonument. Dear Sir : — I have the honor to submit, in answer to your advertisement of April last, the accompanying designs, plans, and sectional elevation for a Monument to Washing- ton in this city. The superstructure is an Octagonal Tower, in early Eng- lish pointed, or Gothic architecture, resting on a circular plateau of three steps elevation, which plateau is 145 feet in diameter, and entered at the four sides by gates, and is sur- rounded by a bronzed railing of cast iron ; contains thirteen fountains bearing the coats of arms of the thirteen original States, and eight lamps. The entrances to the Monument are through four porches, at opposite sides of the octagon, one story in height, and flanked by eight octagonal, with flying buttresses — the latter 24 terminating against the angles, and the former finishing in pinnacles eighty-five feet high. The interior or principal vault is an octagonal chamber or hall, elevated ten feet, fifty-five feet in exterior, and thirty- five feet in interior diameter, and thirty-five feet high. The groins and junctions of the four great arches of the princi- pal openings, are to be ribbed and embossed, and the corner angles finished with clustered columns. All the floors and ceilings of the hall and porches to be of marble, the former variegated and tesselated, the hall being intended to contain a coUossal statue of Washington, twenty feet high. The first flight of stairs will be through the wall, and lighted from the upper gallery. From the second floor they will continue round the circular conical well to the top, in stone or iron. There will be four entrances to the galleries of the porches, from the second floor, and also into the upper gal- leries at C and D, as designated on vertical sectional drawing. The exterior of second story contains four windows and four niches ; the latter is intended to receive the statues of Washington in the four most prominent characters and periods of his life, as Surveyor, Continental Soldier, Commander- in-Chief, President or Planter. Or, the niches may be filled, as a substitute, by four of the most prominent charac- ters of his day. The four shields at the porch entrances will bear corresponding dates and heraldry. On the third story gallery rise a second series of octagon and flying buttresses, terminating in pinnacles, and from this point the attached buttresses and shafts of the fourth continue to the square and flying buttresses of the fifth story, from which point the structure terminates in an octa- gon shaft and spire, pierced and decorated and surmounted by the globe and eagle — the whole being two hundred and forty feet high. 25 The principal hall contains sixteen large and sixtj-four small columns, with embossed capitals, and the arch open- ings are deeply sunk and moulded. The ornate features of the design are generally in the two first stories, and near the eye, the upper part depending for its beauty on the bold and delicate outline of its proportions. •There will be a circular opening through all the stories, (proportionate to the diminution of the cylinder,) through the vaulting, which last will be semi- circular, except on the fifth story, where it will be pointed for additional strength; to receive the weight of the upper spire ; and the general lines of the configuration and deflection of the design are calcula- ted with reference to immense strength and almost endless perpetuity. It is intended the whole structure shall be a mass of ce- mented stone, inside and out, besides the interior halls as mentioned; the whole exterior, except the steps, (which should be of light granite,) will be of the best Pennsylvania white marble, and the upper cylinder inside to be faced with light hammer-dressed free stone. All the masonry to be square- bedded, and the floors, plateau and galleries flagged. In regard to the cost of the whole complete, excepting statu- ary, much will depend on the quality of marble, and the manner of bedding through the entire walls, which are ten feet thick at the bottom and diminish to eighteen inches at the top. I should be willing to undertake its completion for the sum of one hundred and sixty thousand dollars, (^160,000), and by the increased facilities in dressing stone by steam power, particularly when, as in this case, there would be eight re-duplications, or nearly so, of every side, and, con- sequently, every stone, I infer it might be completed for something less. I have adopted this idea of a monument to "Washington in early English pointed architecture, after mature deliberation on the many advantages it possessed over any other. 26 First, as admitting one great element of architectural grandeur, magnitude, both in height and projection, without the re-duplication of parts absolutely necessary in every other st3'^le or form, except the shaft, obelisk column and pyramid, of which it may be said that, besides being already exhausted as forms of monuments in this and other countries, they really afibrd but little incident to interest the beholder. And secondly, pointed architecture, as the last invented and most perfect style in the science of building, more solemn in its grand proportions, more scientific in the calculations necessary for its stability, more poetic, refined and elegant in its ornate features, more polished by the many great minds to whom it owes its discovery and elaboration, and more general in its appreciation by the masses, is the most appro- priate in its expression as a Monument to one of the most polished and perfect characters the world has ever seen. It is, besides, less conventional; its real character de- pending more on general principles, and less on minute de- tails for its expression, as did his. Its ornaments, too, are better adapted to a change from the emblems and heraldry of monarchies into forms of republican simplicity, and can also be easily applied to denote civic, military, or any other distinction. I have but one idea of a Philadelphia Washington Monu- ment, and this idea disconnects it from every other use or pur- pose whatever ; for, while there is in the proposed structure abundant space and convenience for clocks, chimes of bells, observatories, &c., I could not, by further preparation for them, add my assent to a measure so unworthy of the living, and so desecrating to the memory of the illustrious dead. A monument can, and should be nothing but a monument. All of which is respectfully submitted to your considera- tion. GORDON PARKER CUMMINGS, 146 South Fourth street. 27 Plan No. 4. To George F. Gordon, Esq., Chairman of the Committee on Monument. The design for the Washington Monument herein submitted to your Association, is in the Florentene (gothic) style, and is composed, as •will be seen, of an octagonal shaft raising 150 feet from an octagonal base of 50 feet in height, and 75 feet, through which will be approached upon each side by bold stone steps forming a spacious platform, and footing to the whole of 115 feet. The base will have upon four sides or faces, doorways or entrances to the arcade, and upon the other sides or faces, windows. The doorways and windows will be arched over with white and blue marble voussoirs, with mouldings run under them, detached columns at the jambs of the doorways and windows, with carved caps and moulded bases, and the windows will be divided by a column, and the heads will be finished with tracery. The spandrals over the doorways and windows will be ornamented as shown. At the corners of the base there will be buttresses carried up and finished with moulded pedestals, leaving upon them statues of some of the patriots of the revolution; between the buttresses and the finishing against the pedestals will be stone balustrades, with moulded capping. There will be an orna- mental cornice run around the base, with small brackets under it. The whole of the base will be arched over, and thereby forming an arcade upon the ground floor, while at the same time it will give a wide promenade above, which will be reached by a spiral stair in the base of the shaft. The inside base, or base of the shaft, will be octagonal of 36 feet through, the entrance to which will be by one doorway, 28 upon the same level with the arcade, leading into a room •which can be used for the purpose of placing such statuary, &c., as may not be fit to stand the exposure of the weather ; it will have an iron balcony upon the same level as the top of base, or the promenade, and a doorway leading out to the promenade : the room will be lighted by four windows in the lower part of the shaft. The stairs to the top of the shaft ■will start from the balcony, and wind around until they land at the first floor in the shaft, which will be at the fii'st window in the same; tiiey will then continue up in the same manner to the room at the top. It is proposed to place landings between these two points, which will be floored over, thereby making it more agreeable in the ascending and descending. At the bottom of the shaft above the base, there will be four .windows, and upon the other faces large niches for statues, the one in front to be for General Washington, the others to be for Lafayette, &c., &c. ; the windows will be arched over the same as those in the base below, and have columns with carved caps and moulded bases, and divided by a column, and the heads to be finished with tracery. The corners will be finished with buttress pilasters, and their corners finished with small columns with caps and bases, the buttresses to be finished out with large caps, and over them courses of orna- mental work, then small pedestals for statues. This part wall be finished with a cornice and brackets under, and have a small balustrade, with caps finishing against the pedestals. The shaft will.be pierced with small windows, and have dia- mond-shaped panelings to break the blankness of the sides. The top will have a small room constructed there, and lighted on each side or face by deeply recessed windows ; there will be a balcony around outside of the room, built upon the large brackets, and having a stone balustrade around. The room will be finished out with a spirelet termination, and have a closed hand, with the finger pointing up for a finial, above 29 vrhich will be a vane and rod. From the room or gallery there will be a commanding view of the city and surrounding country. GEO. S. BEJHELL, ArcJiiteet, 520 Walnut Street, Philadelphia. Plan No. 5. To George F. Gordon, Esq., Chairman of Committee on Monument. The entire Monument to be of white marble, and of the dimensions contained in the accompanying design. The steps leading up to it to be of granite, and to serve also as a foun- dation for the Monument. On this base of granite is to be the octagonal pedestal which supports the statue of Wash- ington. The statue is to be ten feet in height, and to repre- sent him as President of the United States. His head to be crowned with a laurel wreath ; in his right hand he is to hold the Constitution of the United States, and his left hand to rest on his sword. Before him, at the same time, the American Eagle is rising by the spirit of Washington. On the highest part of the pedestal there are to be deep tables on the sides, to receive the necessary inscriptions ; likewise on the middle part of the pedestal ; the smaller places are to be ornamented with shields, adorned with laurel and oak leaves, on which the names of the principal battles which Washington fought, may be registered. Four allegorical figures to stand around the middle part of the pedestal— the Goddess of Liberty to stand in front, the Goddess of Wisdom and War on one side, and the Goddess of Justice to stand on the other side, and on the rear the emblem of Patriot- ism. Each of these figures to be five feet in height, and to 30 stand upon a separate pedestal, wliicli is fastened to the low- est part of the main pedestal. Liberty to hold in her left hand the bundle of sticks representing the Union of the States, protected by the Cap of Liberty; the Goddess of Wisdom and War to repose with the emblem of sharpsight- edness at her feet, and with her left hand on the potent shield; the Goddess of Justice to carry the scales in one hand, and to support herself upon the sword by the other ; and Patriotism to be represented crowned with oak leaves, the wreath of honor of him whoever saved the life of a Koman citizen ; to support herself on a shield, on which is to be seen the young hero, M. Curtius, who, completely armed, has precipitated himself and horse into a deep abyss for the sake of his country. Justice, Patriotism and Wisdom stand around the pedestal of the Father of his country, saying that, by his patriotism, wisdom and military skill, he secured Liberty. In the place of Justice there may be placed an emblem of his statesmanship. JOSEPH GRAEF, Sculptor, No. 194 Bloomfield street, Hoboken, N. Y. Plan No. 6. To George F. Gordon, Esq., Chairman of Committee on Monument. The letters A, B, C, D, represent each the half plan of a story, taken from the centre line of Market street. A shows the condition of streets, the half width of Mar- ket, and full width of Broad street, curb and flag stones, with the different tracks of the Railroad Companies, the ad- 31 joining squares and railings, the position of towers on the square, width of pavements, with porticoes and buttresses attached, commanding a passage either way. Within the squares are entrances to lodges containing a staircase, to conduct over the second stories of porticoes, as shown on plan marked B. Through vestibules to the main circular staircases of towers up to the main hall. This plan ex- plains also the manner in which all the grand arches will be constructed and ceiled. C is the plan of roofing the porticoes and lodges, and also of the second or main story, being 54 feet above the pavements. Sixteen round columns, dictating the shape of dome, divide the floor in equal fields, making in all twenty- eight, with three, leading to each tower entrance. The whole floor to be tiled, as marked on the plans. Four flight of steps are leading to a large platteau, four feet high, thirty feet in diameter, surrounded by a fancy railing, the posts of which to be surmounted with the bust of men celebrated in the annals of the revolution. The centre of platteau will bear a large pedestal, supported by thirteen trusses, repre- senting the first States of the Union, with an equestrian statue of Washington, in bronze. This sanctum Patriae is protected by colonnades all around, as shown on the plans, the walls of which to be ornamented pictures, or the dates and years of the different battles, with prominent scenes of Washington's life, and the coat of arms of the present States of the Union, as Phila- delphia Avas the place of the Declaration of Independence. The design D shows the plan of roofs over the colonnades, the manner of lighting and ventilating, the shape of dome, Avith Avindows and roofs, and also the upper part of the toAvers. The top of dome to be croAvned by the figure of the Goddess of Liberty. The toAvers to be of granite, the balance of brick, and faced Avith dressed stone ; ceiling of 32 arches to be ornamented with composition of stone dust, also the round columns of main hall ; toAver steps of iron ; rafters of dome to be iron ; roofs to be zinc or copper. This structure will cost $180,000. Plan No. 7. To George F. Gordon, Esq., Chairman of Committee on Monvment. Gentlemen: — We, beg to offer the following remarks ex- planatory of our design for a Washington Monument. Our effort has been to produce a design that, in effect would be stately and dignified, whilst we have also carefully kept in view the beauty of good proportion, as well as the solidity and durability required for a work of this character. As will be seen by our drawing, we propose to erect a tall fluted column, crowned with an enriched Corinthian capital, which again is surmounted by a figure of Washington. The entire height, from the base to the top of the figure, is two hundred and sixteen feet (216 feet.) (Should it be considered desirable, the column can be so modified as to admit of an inside stairway, leading to the top of the capital, and conducting visitors on to a balcony, which might be enclosed by means of an iron railing.) The column is approached by two flights of steps, one hundred and thirty-one feet, four inches (131 feet, 4 inches) at the base, with a platform on the top of each flight ten feet in width. At each angle of the base of the lower flights square pedestals, panneled, and surmounted with eagles, are placed. The' base is composed of a square pedestal, capped with a series of mouldings, and enriched with a panel on each side, 33 in which Ave would represent in high relief four of the most memorable events in the life of Washington. The shaft of the column is round and deeply fluted. The capital is highly enriched with bold, open foliage, easily to be seen even at the height at which it would be placed. We propose that the steps and entire column should be of granite, with the exception of the figure, which should be of marble, to afford a pleasing contrast to the granite, and ren- dering the figure more easily distinguishable. We have made detailed estimates of the cost of erecting a column according to our design, and are satisfied that the whole can be done in the most substantial manner, includino- all the necessary foundations, for the sum of one hundred and five thousand five hundred dollars, (|105,500.) Respectfull}^, SIDNEY & ADAMS, Architects, §^c., 520 Walnut street. Plan No. 8. This design is by B. D. Woodside, Architect, Philadel- phia. No description accompanied it. It is a very credit- able design. Plan No. 9. To George F. Gordon, Esq., Chairman of Committee on Monument. Plan for an Independence Washington Monument, with Specifications and Model, drawn and designed by Abraham Powell, Sr., No. Ill Wharton street. Scale, one inch to eight feet. 3 34 Foundation to be of granite, fifty-six feet in diameter, thirteen feet deep, finished three feet above ground. The base to be of white marble, supported by the heads of the fifty-six Signers of the Declaration of Independence. On the top of the base to be placed the statues of the Gene- rals that fell during the Revolution, including Lafayette and Marion ; these statues to be of marble. The obelisk setting upon the base will be of white marble, with three galleries. Height from the ground to the first gallery one hundred and sixty feet, to the second two hundred and sixty feet, and to the third three hundred and sixty feet. The Monument to have thirteen sides, Avith a composition statue of Washington on the top. The whole height above ground four hundred feet. The inside of the base to be finished also with thirteen sides, with the names of the Signers of the Declaration, and the State they represented. An iron stairway extending from the foundation to the upper gallery, finished with four platforms leading to doors, the doors to be of iron, with glass in the upper parts. Total weight, including foundation, ten thousand three hundred and fifty tons. The whole cost when completed, including foundation, granite, marble, iron, composition, &c., &c., and to be fin- ished in three years, |348,700. ABRAHAM POWELL, SR., No. Ill Wharton Street, Philadelphia. 35 Plan No. 10. To George F. Gordon, Esq., Chairman of Committee on Monument. Gentlemen . — I beg to offer you the following explana- tions which may assist you in the examination of my de- sign : I propose a column of "Pictou" stone, which is. one of the most durable, as well as easily AYorked material we have. The total height from the ground to the top of the figure is two hundred and five feet, (205 feet.) The width of the steps at the base is eighty-two feet eight inches, (82 ft. 8 in.) Each angle of the flight is flanked by a marble fountain and basin, thirty-three feet in diameter. The fountains are composed of rock work, with jets issuing therefrom. The steps are intended to be of granite, with a platform of ten feet in width around the shaft. The column, as well as the pedestal, is intended to be hollow, and to contain a stairway giving access to a gallery, erected near the summit, supported by heavy stone brackets, and protected by a handsome bronze railing. The figures at the base of the pedestal represent a por- trait bust of Washington being crowned by Liberty, and sup- ported on the right by a figure of America, with Fame inscribing his victories in the foreground. The reverse may appropriately be filled with a group representing Peace and Plenty. On each of the other tAvo sides are heavily moulded doors, one of which will admit visitors to the interior of the column. The group on the summit of the column represents Truth destroying Error, and is designed to illustrate the triumph of a free people over Tyranny. This group, as well as the 36 figures at the base, I propose should he made of bronze, a material both durable and in keeping with the rest of the work. In this design, my object has been to produce a Monu- ment whicJi would be worthy of the great man it is proposed to commemorate, as well as a credit to those of our citizens by whose exertions it will be erected. I hare made a careful estimate, from which I find that the cost of completing the whole, according to my design, will not exceed the sum of one hundred and ten thousand (110,000) dollars. Very respectfully, yours, &c., HENRY KEY. Plan No. 11. This design is by H. V. McCully, and has been with- drawn. Plan No. 12. This design is by Charles W. Milnor, Architect, No. 243 Dock street, Philadelphia, No description with it. The design is a very fine one. Plan No. 13. PliiladelpJiia, June 15, 1859. To Geokge F. Gordon, Esq., Chairman of Committee on Monument. Dear Sir : — In pursuance with your invitation to the public for a set of plans for the proposed Washington Monu- ment, I have prepared a design for the same, which I hope will meet with your approbation. The design, -whicli is of the Italian style of architecture, consists of a lofty column of the Roman Doric Order, seventy-six feet high, which rests on a base thirty-seven feet high, in which are two entrances, and also, space left for inscriptions, &c. The whole design is surmounted with a statue of Washino-- ton, which, together Avith its base, is twenty feet in height, making the entire height of the Monument one hundred and thirty-four feet. There will be a statue of Liberty over the main entrance, and one can be placed over each of the remaining sides, if the extent of the sum appropriated afford. The top member of the column will have an iron railing around it, and will serve for a balcony, being twelve feet square in the clear. This will be reached by a spiral stair- case of iron, which will receive sufficient light from the win- dows let in the shaft of the column. As to the position of entrance, windows, &c., they may be seen by referring to the plan. In conclusion, I have but to remark the great superiority of monuments of this class of design over others, among which I may rank " Trajan's Column, at Rome," " The Napoleon Column, at the Place de Vendome, Paris," " Pompey's Pillar," and many others, some of which, although having been built over a thousand years, remain as firm as ever. Trusting that my design may not be found devoid of merit by you, I subscribe myself Your most humble servant, GIACOMO FAVORA. The probable cost will be about |50,000. 38 Plan No. 14. No. 120 West Twenty-fifth street, New York, May 13?A, 1859. To George F. Gordon, Esq., Chairman of Comviittee on 3Ionument. My Dear Sir : — I have just forwarded to you, by Adams' Express, a box coutaining a design, properly framed, for the Washington Monument. I shall thank you for a reply, stat- ing its safe reception by you. With a view of submitting the model to your Committee's inspection, I modeled in wax a statuette of Washington on horseback. It was a long and patient work, and I succeeded with the whole, in particular the rider. Just after its comple- tion, a very serious accident happened to the horse, much to my chagrin and sorrow ; for I had, I must confess, some hopes of going to Munich and make the statue in monument proportions. I was, therefore, compelled to abandon the idea of sending you this unlucky model ; but, even without any hope of win- ning either of the tempting prizes, I thought it proper to forward you a design on paper, with a copy of the statue re- ferred to, Avhich will, no doubt, enable you to understand what sort of a statue I made. I selected the civic costume, because the illustrious wearer lived at Philadelphia while President of the United States, and the posture of the horse, (walking leisurely, yet with a stately mein,) because a trot seemed to me incongruous with the dignity of our first President. The bronze statues of the Revolutionary soldiers, as seen in the design, may im- prove the monument, though they are expensive. ' Craw- ford's monument is grand — quite so, for such a little city like Richmond — why should not a great city like Philadelphia (my natal city) have a Monument reared \x^ to Washington in a style befitting her wealth? Select the finest among the 39 designs. Slioukl your Committee decide in favor of my de- sign, I must say that all the statues and has reliefs are fixed ideas, but the pedestals and their mouldings will be subject to modifications suggested by the further study of the sym- metrical. In case of that decision, (I have not the remotest hope of it, ) I have reason to apprehend that my being a deaf mute will be objectionable. Perhaps Mr. Hutton, Principal of the Pennsylvania Institution for the Deaf and Dumb, where I was graduated, may give you necessary information, if de- sired, respecting Your humble servant, JOHN CARLIN, Artist I omitted my name in the design, in accordance with the rule generally observed by architects, &c. Plan No. 15. To George F. Gordon, Esq., Chairman of the Committee on Monument. The monument is intended to be thirty-three feet in di- ameter, the first story to be twenty-nine feet high, the second twenty-six feet, third twenty-eight feet, fourth twen- ty-two feet, fifth sixteen feet, sixth twelve feet, seventh ten feet, eighth eleven feet, ninth story, or belfry, seventeen feet to the pinnacle, said pinnacle to be twenty-three feet in height. The entire height of the Monument will be one hundred and ninety-four feet. There is to be eighteen bells in the tower, so regulated as to play any tune, by means of keys, similar to those of an organ or piano ; the keys are to be placed in the wall of the lower story in the building. There are to be four smaller towers, which will be three 40 stories high; the two first stories to be of the same height as the large tower, the diameters of which are sixteen feet. The materials I propose using is good white Eastern marble outside, and brick inside, to be plastered and frescoed with suitable paintings. There will be a balcony and railings around each story. The buildino; is to contain a geometrical staircase in the centre of the large tower, from entrance to belfry. There are to be eight large figures of Washington, in Italian marble, one of which will be placed in the recess under the clock, which is to have four dials, facing North, South, East and West ; the other four to be placed one over each entrance. These figures, chosen from the best subjects of Washington's life. Iron to be used only where it may be required for bond. The above Monument, if built according to this plan, will be a magnificent memorial to our illustrious countryman, and an honor to Philadelphians. JOHN HARTZ, 823 Washington Avenue, Philadelphia. Plan No. 16. This plan was designed by R. Smith, of Philadelphia. No description with it. The foregoing designs can be examined at the Room of the Asso- ciation, 422 Walnut street, south side. A FURTHER REPORT OF THE ©ummitiJB mi Muniimnt The Association, on the eighteenth clay of October, 1859, having fixed by vote the location of the Monument to be on Fail-mount Park, and instructed this Committee to proceed in obtaining the consent of the City Councils, they have done so Avith the following result : On the 8th of December the Committee made application to Councils for permission to erect the Monument on Fair- mount Park ; the communication of your Committee was referred to the " Committee on City Property," who promptly considered the matter, and reported to Councils as follows : To the Select and Common Councils of the City of Philadelphia, Gentlemen : — Your Committee on City Property have had before them the communication from the '' Wasliington Monument Association of the First School District of Penn- sylvania," referred from Common Council, asking that a portion of Fairmount Park be appropriated to them for the 42 • purpose of building a Monument to the memory of George AVashington, report that they have considered the same, and ask the adoption of the annexed ordinance. Respectfully, S. Snyder Leidy, John M. Pomeroy, C. B. F. O'Neil, Tiieo. Cuyler, Isaiah G. Stratton, 0. Thompson. Jno. K. Loughlin, Becemher 15, 1859. AN ORDINANCE Granting permission to tbe Washington Monument Association of the First School District of Pennsylvania, to construct a Monument to George Washington on the grounds of the Fairmount Park. Section 1. The Select and Common Councils of the City of Philadelphia do ordain, That the "Washington Monument Association of the First School District of Pennsj^lvania," of which James H. Randall, William Allen, George F. Gordon, Joseph Cooper, and Henry Mather, are officers, shall, and by virtue of this ordinance the Councils of the City of Phila- delphia do hereby grant to the said Association, and their legal representatives, forever, the right, privilege and au- thority to use that portion of Fairmount Park, situate on the summit of said park, north-west from the present Man- sion House, and which is marked on the plan of Sydney and Adams, for the purpose of erecting thereon a Monument to the memory of George Washington, to have, to hold and enjoy the same for the said purpose, with full privilege of ingress, egress and regress, for the purpose of erecting said Monument, and managing the same, forever. The Select Council, to which the above report of the Com- mittee was made, did not think proper to adopt the ordinance as reported by the Committee. 43 The follo-uing from the Journal of Select Council will give the exact position of the matter, and the disposition mani- fested. Particular attention is called to the requirements of the amendment. " The bill entitled ' An ordinance granting permission to the Washino-ton Monument Association of the First School District of Pennsylvania to construct a Monument to George Washington, on the grounds of Fairmount Park,' was read a second time. Mr. Mclntyre Moved to amend, by striking out all after the enacting clause, and inserting the following : That the Washington Monument Association of the First School District of Pennsylvania are hereby empowered to erect a Monument to the memory of George Washington, on that portion of Fairmount Park situate on the summit of said park, north-west from the present Mansion House, and which is now designated on the plan for the improvement of the park. Provided, that the privilege herein conferred shall cease at the expiration of three years from the first day of January, A. D. 1860, if Councils shall not by ordinance de- clare their satisfaction of the progress of the Monument towards completion. And provided further, ihsit said ^lonii- ment, when completed, shall belong to the City of Philadel- phia, and shall continue so forever, excepting in the event (if any shall so happen) of a necessity arising for its removal in whole or in part, the materials composing the Monument shall be at the absolute disposal of said Association. Mr. Thompson Moved to amend the amendment, by adding at the end the words, " Provided, that the sum of fifty thousand dollars shall be subscribed before the JNIonument shall be commenced." 44 The yeas and nays were required by Mr. Leidy, seconded by Mr. Jones, and were as follows : Yeas — Messrs. Beideman, Bringhurst, Ford, Neal, Peters, Smedley, Thompson, and Cornman, JPres't. — 8. Nays — Messrs. Bartolett, Benton, Cuyler, Davis, Dray- ton, Enos, Jones, Leidy, Lemen, Loughlin, Mclntyre, Par- ker, and Read — 13. Not agreed to. Mr. Neal Moved to amend the amendment, by adding ^^ Provided, that the sum of twenty-five thousand dollars shall be first subscribed." The yeas and nays were required by Mr. Read, seconded by Mr. Mclntyre, and were as follows : Yeas — Messrs. Beideman, Bringhurst, Cuyler, Drayton, Ford, Neal, Peters, Smedley, Thompson, Wetherill, and Cornman, Pres't. — 11. Nays — Messrs. Bartolett, Benton, Davis, Enos, Jones, Leidy, Lemen, Loughlin, McLityre, Parker, and Read — 11. Not agreed to. Mr. Davis Moved to amend, by striking out the word "three," and inserting the word "five." Agreed to. Mr. Neal Moved to amend, by adding at the end of the section : ^'■Provided, That said Monument shall not be commenced until $24,000 shall be first paid into the treasury of said Association." Not agreed to. The section as amended was agreed to. The title was agreed to. The bill was read a third time and passed." 45 The ordinance so passed the Select Council, and was sent to the Common Council, which body postponed the ordinance indefinitely. So ended the legislation of our City Councils on the subject. And thus carelessly did they throw away the most beautiful adornment which could ever grace the Fairmount Park. We are thus particular in giving the exact history of all matters connected with our undertaking, so, that the record can be referred to, and the people judge of our action. The substitute offered in Select Council is to us objection- able in Sfeveral particulars : First. The whole tenor of the amendment indicates, as we think, a polished hostility to the objects of the Associa- tion ; because such terms and provisions were never before presented in such connections ; for, a Monument such as we propose to build cannot, under the circumstances, be built in three years. Second. The next proviso is, " that said Monument, when completed, shall belong to the City of Philadelphia.'" This proviso unfortunately represents the spirit which broods like an incubus over the public spirit of that portion of our com- munity who desire and strive to make Philadelphia what she ought to be. We are citizens and tax-payers. The council- men, as representatives, are our agents and servants. Our interest in the adornment of Pairmount Park is manifested by our desire to work and labor to place an ornament thereon, which would be an enduring pride to the city. But, our own agents (City Councils) propose to make a bargain ! They want something for nothing ! Forgetting, that we were their equals as citizens, and in point of public spirit their superiors, they propose to make a bargain. They were unwilling to allow our Association the privilege, which all custom has ever accorded to those who show their public spirit and patriotism by their WOEKS, of presenting the Menu- 46 ment to the city. The selfishness of the proposition is mani- fest, from the fact that it has but one side. They provide, " that the Monument, wlien completed, shall belong to the City of Philadelphia." Not^a word about the city taking care of the Monument and having it open at all times as other public institutions ; not a word about what rights or privileges the Association should be entitled to, after years of anxious toil. The proposition is a most heartless one, and such as our Association could never submit to. It is humi- liating enough to know that such a proposition could be made and sanctioned by the Select Council of our great consolidated city. Third. The other proviso is still more offensive, being de- secrating in its provisions. They say, that the Monument shall belong " to the city forever, excepting in the event, {if any shall so happen) of a necessity arising for its removal in whole or part, the materials composing the Monument shall he at the absolute disposal of said Association." This proviso stands alone in its original enormity. It is exceedingly difficult to conceive what motive, or train of reasoning could have suggested so singular and desecrating a thought. The idea of erecting a Monument at a cost of a quarter a million of dollars, in a park devoted to the " health and enjoyment of the people forever," and, then, supposing that a contingency may arrive, making it necessary to take the Monument down, is indeed a mixture of absurdities sel- dom met with. And, when we consider that the Monument is to be sacred to the memory of Washington, the mere sug- gestion, that any contingency, such as cutting through streets, or re-arranging the park grounds, should create a necessity for its removal, is disgusting. But, mark still closer the provisions of this extraordinary attempt at bargain, under the plea of guarding the rights of . the city. They stipulate that the Monument, when com- 47 pletecl, shall he the 'proiierty of the city I But, if a "con- tingency" to remove the Monument arises, then the materials shall belong to the Association ! Is not this rich ! When the city would take possession of the Monument, what need would there he for the existence of the Association ? None ! And, yet, according to such legislation, years after the Monument is completed, when a "contingency," such as in- timated, arises, then the Association are to take charge of the materials of the Monument ! There may be reasons for such legislation which do not appear on the surface. In Boston, when a few public-spirited citizens proposed to erect a statue to Daniel Webster in the capital grounds, they simply asked permission to do so. It was granted, without a single limitation or proviso ! The money was raised by a committee of citizens, the statue ordered, designed and erected ; then the committee presented it to the City of Boston, and the City of Boston presented it to the State ; this was honorable, progressive American ! Nor is this all. How was it when our City Councils gave, by ordinance, the right to erect a monument in Washington Square ? Did it contain any such singular provisions ? not so. And, still again, when our City Councils, but recently gave the right to erect a monument in Independence Square to citizens of other States. Did it contain any such provisos as were attempted to be placed upon us, who are citizens of Phila- delphia ? No ! not a single proviso ! Here is the whole of it. " That the Trustees have full authority, and the same is hereby given to them to enter upon Independence Square, and to mark out the spot where the' monument shall be erected, at such time as they may deem fit to lay the corner stone of the same." Now, let any one compare this with the one prepared for us, and ask the question, why such discrimination against our Association ? Prompted by public spirit and a desire 48 to perpetuate, by outward symbol, tlie memory of our great Wasbington, we tbink tbat tbe efforts of our Association sbould bave been responded to by City Councils, in a spirit of enlarged and comprebensive grasp of patriotism and true public spirit. Philadelpbia fogyism dies bard, but pass away it must, and give place to tbe rising generation of pro- gressives, wbo will make Pbiladelpbia wbat sbe ougbt to be, and wbat sbe once was, tbe first city in the Union. H^^" Tbe tbanks of tbe Committee are due to tbose mem- bers of Select Council wbo favored tbe objects of tbe Asso- ciation. Note. — The publication of this report has been delayed, in hopes that the Association would be able to announce to the public, that they had secured a site for the Monument. No time will be lost in laying the corner stone, and progressing with the work, as soon as a site is fixed upon. June, 1860. Ofliart^il. ^N* ^ C T To incorporate the Washington Monument Association of the First School District of Pennsylvania. Whereas, Certain citizens of the city of Philadelphia have associated themselves together for the purpose of erecting a Monument, in the city of Philadelphia, to the Memory of Washington, and are desirous of having corporate privileges conferred upon them, for the purpose of more eflFectually car- rying out and completing the object of their organization ; therefore. Section 1. Be it enacted hy the Senate and House of Re- presentatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Greneral Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by authority of the same, That James H. Randall, Charles S. Close, Jo- seph Cooper, John H. Wheeler, George F. Gordon, William Allen, James N. Hoffman, Marcus A. Davis, Washington J. Jackson, William Wood, George L. Dougherty, Paul B. Car- ter, James Buck, James Freeborn, John R. Angney, M. D., William H. Gominger, M. D., Thomas S. Stroughower, John Bassler, Thomas E. Harkins, Calvin H. Test, John Houston, M. D., Henry Mather, John Philbin, and Giueon Clark, be and they are hereby created a body politic and corporate in law, by the name, style and title of " The Washington Monu- ment Association of the First School District of Pennsylva- nia," and by that name shall have perpetual succession, be 4 60 able and capable to take and hold, either by gift, grant, de- mise, lease, or otherwise, for the benefit of the said Associa- tion, any lands, real estate, goods, chattels, and sums of money which may come into their possession or control ; and the same, or any part thereof to grant, bargain, sell, and convey whenever it may become necessary and proper so to do for the purpose of carrying out the object of the Associa- tion. Sect. 2. The said persons shall have power to have made and use a common or corporate seal, and the same to alter and renew, as they may think proper ; they shall also make and adopt such by-hiAvs, rules and regulations as may be necessary or useful for the admission of persons as corpora- tors, and to make all other laws and regulations for the good government of the corporation : Provided^ The same are not repugnant to the Constitution or laws of the United States or of this Commonwealth. W. C. A. LAWRENCE, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JNO. CRESSWELL Jr., Speaker of the Senate. Approved the fourteenth day of April, A. D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty-nine. WM. F. PACKER. 51 IIarrisburg, May 10, A. D. 1659. Pennsylvania, ss. I do hereby certify that the foregoing and annexed [ L. s. ] is a full, true and correct copy of the original Act of the General Assembly, as the same remains on file in this office. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and caused the Seal of the Secretary's Office to be affixed the day and year above written. WM. M. HEISTER, Secretary of the Commonwealth,. g-SattJS. Officers. Section 1. The officers of this Corporation shall consist of a President, Vice-President, two Secretaries, and a Treasurer. Elections. Sect. 2. The officers shall be elected by ballot, annually, at the regular Stated Meeting in November, by a majority of members present, and shall serve until their successors shall have been properly qualified. Duties of Officers. Sect. 3. — 1. President — It shall be the duty of the Presi- dent to preside at all meetings of the corporation ; conduct the same according to Congressional usage ; appoint all Com- mittees not otherwise provided for, and shall be ex-officio a member of all committees, and perform such other duties as usually appertain to his office. 54 2. Vice-President. — In tlie absence of the President, the Yice-President shall perform the duties of the President. 3. Secretaries. — It shall be the duty of the Secretaries to keep a full and correct account of the proceedings of each and every meeting of the corporation ; to notify officers of their election, and members of their meetings ; receive all moneys due or payable to the corporation, paying the same over to the Treasurer ; keeping a correct account of all moneys received and paid over, and perform such other duties as may, from time to time, be enjoined by the Corporation. 4. Treasurer. — The Treasurer shall receive all moneys be- longing to the Association, and pay out the same upon the order of the President and Secretaries ; he shall enter all moneys received, and from whom received, in a book to be called the General Cash Book, and so, also, of all moneys paid out, to whom paid, and for what, the orders of the Pre- sident and Secretaries being his vouchers for all moneys paid by him. He shall also keep a book to be called the Cash ^Ledger, showing a separate account of each item of expense incurred, or revenue received by the Association. He shall also give such security as the Managers may from time to time require, for the safe keeping of the funds of the As- sociation, and for the faithful performance of his duties as Treasurer ; deposit the funds in such institution or institutions as may from time to time be directed, and within twenty-four hours after their receipt; and no moneys shall be drawn from such place of deposit, except on an order signed by the Presi- dent, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretaries pursuant to an order of the Association. He shall also be required to report quarterly in writing, the financial condition of the Association, and deliver to his successor in office all moneys, books and papers in his possession which are the property of the Association. 56 Standing Committees. Sect. 4. The President shall annually, at the first stated meeting after his election, appoint the following Standing Committees : Committee on Monument, to consist of ten members. " on Finance, " ten " " on Fairs, " ten " " on Lectures, " five " " on Accounts, " three " And these committees shall always report to the Managers in writing. The President shall also appoint at the stated meeting next preceding the annual meeting, an Auditing Committee of three, whose duty it shall be to examine and audit the accounts of the Secretaries and Treasurer, and report in writing at the annual meeting. Membership. Sect. 5. — 1. The charter members of the Association. 2. Two delegates from each sectional School Board in the city, to serve for one year, ending the first day of July in each and every year. 3. One delegate from each association bearing the name of Washington to serve for one year, ending Feb'y 22d of each and every year. 4. Such persons as may be elected unanimously at any stated meeting, said person or persons having been proposed one month previous to election. Sect. 6. Order of Business. 1. Roll called, and those present noted. 2. Reading minutes of previous meeting. 3. Communications. 4. Reports of Standing Committees. 56 5. Reports of Special Committees. 6. Unfinished business. T. New business. 8. Adjournment. Sect. 7 Rules. — 1. The regular stated meetings of this Association shall be held on the third Tuesday of each and every month ; and the annual meeting on the third Tuesday in November. 2. Seven members shall constitute a quorum for the trans- action of business. 3. The yeas and nays shall be called at the request of two members. 4. The President will be governed by Matthias' Manual in his decisions on order and business. Sect. 8. Alterations. — No alterations, amendments or additions, shall be made to the foregoing By-Laws and Rules, unless at a regular stated meeting of the corporation, after one month's previous notice and by two-thirds of the corpo- rators present, and the notices of the meeting shall specify ■what action will be taken on a change of By-Laws. OFFICERS AND MANAGERS pssljiitgtou pflttumeut i^fltiatiau, FIRST SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA. PRESIDENT. JAMES H. EANDALL. VICE-PRESIDENT. WILLIAM ALLEN. SECRETARIES. GEORGE F. GORDON, HENRY 3IATHER. TREASURER. JOSEPH COOPER. BOARD OF MANAGERS. NAMES. Adamson, Wm. AlU'u, Wm. Eosler, John S. Ktearly, Preston liiick .lames ISiitturs, K. M. Cooper. Joseph Clianibeia. J. S. ( h "ate, Thomas J. Chvik, Gideon Clayton P. F. Close, Charles F. un. Wm. Caiter, P. B. Davis, Marcus A. Dougherty, Geo. L. Engard, Jacob D. Flitcrafr, Wm H. Foust, Kobt. M. i'reeboru, James Gominger, Wm. 11. Gordon, George F. Graff, Frederic irallowell. Jas. P. Ilarkins, Thos. E. Hoiriiian, J. N. Jaclison. AT. J. Jewell. Charles John^on. A. R. Johnson, Geo. K. Ludlow, Pilchard 5iartin Thomas S. Mather, Henry Philbin, John Randall, James H. Sherry, James Stillle, W. Gray Stimmel, Hiram Stronliuwer, 'iho. ?. Stnithers, William Test. Calvin H. Tillyer, Chailes KEPRESENTATION. 19th School Section, Charter, Charter, 2(1 School Section, Charter, Elected by the Managers, Charter, 10th School Section, 2d School Section, Charter, 15th Scliool Section, Charter, 17 th School Section, Charter, Charter, Charter, 16th School Section, •23d School Section, Washington Council, U. A. M., Charter, Charter, Charter, Elected by the Managers, Washington Camp No.l, J.S.A. Charter, Charter, Charter, 10th School Section, 6th School Section, Elected by the Managers, 9th School Section, Washington Grays, Charter, Charter, Charter, 17th School Section, 9th School Section, Washington Hose Company, Charter, Elected by the Managers, Charter, 2Dd School Section, Ward, John 19th School Section, Withnm, Dau'l Iflth School Section, Wheeler. John H. Charter, Woodside, W. B. I Elected by the Manaeers, Westcott, Thomp'n Elected by the JJanagers, York, Henry Washington Division, S. of T. RESIDENCE. 1626 North Second Street. 309 Whai ton Street. 1518 North Fourth Street. 118 Marion Street. S. W. corner Crown and Vine Street. 123 North Thirteenth Street. 540 Redwood Street. Kiilge Avenue and Girard. lUo2 Wt. Vernon Street Sol Kei'd !^tl■eet. Hnnccck St. above Girard Avenue. 257 Noith Filth Street. 314 Wharton Street. 255 South fifth Street. German town Avenue above Otter St. Bridesburg. Brown Street. SheriB's Office, 1135 Germantown Road. 828 North Broad Street. 1337 Arch Street, 708 Seventh Street above Coates. Corner Thum|ison and Cadwalader. 1221 South Fourth Street. 343 Christian Street. 2114 Vine Street. 63] Arch Street. Eighth Street, above Parrish, 10 North Penn Square. IS North Front Street. Bichmond St. below Lehigh Avenue. 11 South Seventh Street. 411 Chestnut, above Fourth Street. Phillip Street, below Columbia Av. 534 Queen Street. 717 Belgrade Street. Bustleton. New Market Street, above Laurel, tilth, below Chestnut Street. 217 German Street. 23 §WMMBim& ©SMMS^EES^ MONUMENT. GEORGE F. GORDON, Chairmuii, JOSEPH COOPER, JOHN H. WHEELER, HENRY MATHER, R. LUDLOW, J. S. CHAMBERS, WxM. STRUTHERS, JAS. S. HALLOWELL, M. DAVIS, CALVIN H. TEST. FINANCE. GEO. L DOUGHERTY, Chairman. THOS. E. HARKINS, JOHN BASSLER, JOHN PHILBIN, A. R. JOHNSON, R. M. FOUST, P. F. CLAYTON, M. S. THOMAS, JOHN WARD, PRESTON BREARLY. FAIR. J. H. WHEELER, Chairman. HENRY MATHER, WM. ALLEN, CHAS. JEWELL, W. J. JACKSON, GEO. L. DOUGHERTY, W. G. STILLE, HIRAM STIMMEL, JAMES BUCK, W^M. H. GOMINGER, M. D. LECTURES. JOSEPH COOPER, Chairman. WILLIAM ALLEN, GEORGE F. GORDON, JAMES FREEBORN, CALVIN H. TEST. ACCOUNTS. WM. ALLEN, Chairman. JAMES FREEBORN, RICHARD LUDLOW.