American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-10-09
PROSPECTUS OF THE "NATIONAL MON
UMENT,"
A a0eekly Journal to be published IN Washington,
ander the sanction of the Washington National
Monument Society,"
JAMES G. PICKETT, EDITOR AND PupLIsnrp

JAMES G. PICKETT, EDITOR AND PUBLISHER.
The Monument is intended be literary agricultural
and miscellaneous paper 1t will contain of
literature Of the daythe best that be found in Amer
can and English publications interesting scientific articles
embracing mechanics foreign and domestic news; sy
nopss of the proceedings of Congress- every thing
that such journal might be expected to contain with
the exception Of party politics. which will be at all times
The Monument will be published for the express and
the sole purpose Of aiding in the erection of the noble
column rising the banks Of the Potomac, in hon
Or Of the Father of his Country and which every
who venerates the of WASHINGTON would rejoice
see completed After deducting out of the subscription
the expenses Of the journal proposed published
the remaining funds will be faithfully applied with
out reserve to the purpose indicated aid therefore,
of all who willing to contribute SO patriotic an OBJ
ject and entirely national is earnestly requested
By subscribing to the Monument, valuable Journal at
low price may be obtained while it will be doing some
thing at the time towards completing that majestic
memorial of the Nations gratitude.
The Board of Managers recommend Mr.. Pickett former
y Fourth Auditor of the Treasury and Charge
Peru, who proposes to edit and publish the Monument
JOURNAL as one well qualified to perform the duties OF
editor, and to conduct the paper faithfully satsfac-
torly to the subscribers They their fellow
vidual emoument Mr. Pickett will make the Experiment.
with his means and at his risk if successful he
than very moderate compensation for his Not
dollar therefore, of the direct subscription the
erection of the Monument will be- in any event. applied
to the support of the paper the Society in any
ner held pecuniarily responsible
To give the public idea of what may with the
journal proposed to publish, it may be stated that
list of fifty thousand paying subscribers at two dollars
each will yield an annual net profit of from fifty to sixty
The posmasters and secretaries of all organized bodies
throughout the Unon respectfully TO act
as agents in obtaining subscriptions thus aiding the great
As all editors and publishers Of the object
for which the Monument newspaper will be established
must wish to succeed, 1t is hoped that they will
tribute to its success by publishing this prospectus
All moneys will be remtted and all letters moneys
Society Hon. Elisha whittlesey Washington
orricERs--Mllard Fillmore, epo6cio President; Arch
Henderson, First Vice President; Walter Lenox Mayor
Of Washington Second Vice President; Thos Carbcry
Third Vice President; J. b. H. Smith, Treasurer Geo
Watterston, Secretary.
BOARD OF MANaoERs-Winfeld Scott, NJ Towson Thos
Munroe, w. A. Bradley p. r. Fendall, Walter Jones,
Thomas Hayden, Peter Force, w. W seaton NJ r. Maury
Hartley Crawford BENZ oge Tayoe, Elisha wbittlesey
fsms-The MONUMENT viii be printed a double
royal sheethe paper and type being of the best quality
and in Quarto FORM containing sixteen large pages that
dollars per payable on the receipt of shs
number The nature Of the enterprise not admitting
any credit, none can be given.
Societies and clubs will be furnished with the MONUMENT
on the following terms copies for s.; copies sS 10
Those disposed 10 patronise the MONUMENT are
requested TO forward their TO the General Agent
without delay, The first number will be published early
in May the second on the second day of August and
weekly thereafter time being allowed for the PROSPECTUS
to be circulated and for the agents to make
all Subscribers will be contributors to the Monument
itself, their names will be published la the paper
WASHINGTON, April %, 1851,
GODFREY PATTIsoN, a Co., OF NEW YORK,
VI take leave to inform their friends and the public
o~n Scr the Sey Win oonn on Sen
seives strictly to the Comisso Bssnes for the pur-
chase Of dry goods, in Glasgow, Scotland.
From their long experience In the trade they feel
hdent that they promote the interest of those engaged
In the importation Of dry goods and they respectfully
icit orders, which shall have their best attention.
The name OF the arm In Glasgow Is changed to GODFREY
PArrrsos Co,
The New York firm being dissolved they win be pleased
% receive orders through their agent James Patson
81 Pine street. New York
GODFREY PATTIsoN Co.. obmmis,,on Merchants,
Glasgow, Scotland.
Messrs. Dennison, Wood Co., New York
Messrs. w. @. PickersgiD h Co. do
Messrs. Merritt Ely = Co., do.
Joseph Walker, esq. do
The sabsaribers being alone entrusted with samples OF
slch and patterns Of these goods for the United States
market, invite the attention OF the trade.
GODFREY PATTIS0N Co, Glasgow
once, 81 Pine street, New York. mar "a
DOKER, BROS. 4 JONES, SO Market street, philadel.
ID phis invite the attention Of the trade their SPLEEN
all kinds, purchased for cash in Europe by firm
and also assortment of city and Boots and
Shoes. All Of which they offer at very low rates.
rJ,HE BEST AND MOST VALUABLE AGRICULTURAL
Che State Fair In 1850 viii be by the Pre-
niums below:
the Maryland State Agricultural Society at their
30 Annual Fair, held In Baltimore 23d oath 25th Of
0ctobea 1850.
For the best Plough In the ploughing match 40
For NE best ploughing with team, Especial pre-
mium) Q
For the best plough on exhibition, 1st premium 8
FOR ne best Railway Horse PoweE, whtmans I'm
proved, LIST premium IL
For DE Best Hay Press, LIST premium or
For lbe best 0ornsheer, LIST premium
For We best Field Roller, LIST premium
For De best corn-stalk Cutters and Grinders, lst
Por the best Churns LIST premium
Dor the best Hay and Manure Fork LIST pro,o,r
For sbs b@t nsgrakes, LIST premium .