American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-11-14
PROSPECTUS OF THE "NATIONAL MON
UMENT,"
A weekly journal to be published in Washington
under the sanction of the Washington Natioaa
Monument Society.

paper.
literature Of the dayhe best that be found in Amer
and English publications interesting scientific articles,
embracing mechanics; foreign and domestic sy-
that such journal might be expected contain, with
the exception Of party politics. which will be at all times
most vigorously excluded
The Monument will be published for the express and
the sole purpose Of aiding in the erection Of the noble
column now rising on the banks Of the Potomac, in hon
or of the Father Of his Country and which every
who venerates the of WASHINGTON would rejoice 10
completed. After deducng out Of the subscription
the remaining funds win be faithfully applied, and with
out reserve to the purpose Indicated The aid therefore,
Of all who willing to contribute to patriotic OBJ
ject and entirely national is earnestly requested
By subscribing to the Monument, valuable journal
low price may be obtained, while it will be doing
thing at the same 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 to
Peru, who proposes to edit and publish the Monument
journal, well qualified TO perform the duties OF
editor and to conduct the paper faithfully and satfac
tory to the subscribers They assure their feowczens
that this enterprise is not speculation got up for ind
rJual emolumont Mr. Pickett will make the experiment
with his own means and at his risk il successful he
viii receive nothing more and he asks nothing MORE
than very moderate compensation for his services Not
dollar therefore, of the direct subscription to the
erection of the Monument viii be- in any event. applied
10 the support Of the paper the Society in
Nor held pecuniary responsible
To give the public idea of what may be done with the
journal 1t is proposed to publish IL be stated that
list Of fifty thousand paying subscribers, ut two dollars
thousand dollars.
The postmasers and secretaries of all organized bodies
throughout the Union arc respectfully requested to act
agents in obtaining subscriptions thus aiding the great
object Of our exertions.
As all editors and publishers on account OF the object
must wish 1t TO succeed 1t hoped that they will con-
tribute to its by publishing this prospectus
addressed prepaid to the general agent Of the
Society, Hon. Elisha whittesey, Washington.
Water
of Washingon) Second Vice President; Thos. Carbery,
Third Vice President; ]. d. H. Smith, Treasurer; Geo
Watterston Secretary.
BOARD MANAGERs-Winfeld Scott, N. Towson, Thos
Munroe, w. A. Bradley, P. r. Fendall, Walter Jones,
Thomas Blagden Peter Force, w. w Seaton NJ Maury,
7. Hartley Crawford BENZ 0gle Tayloe Elisha whtesey.
Terms.-The MONUMENT will be printed double
royal sheethe paper and type being of the best quality
and in quarto form, containing sixteen large pages that
1t may be more easily preserved. The price will be two
dollars per anuum payable the receipt Of the second
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 S. 10
Those who arc disposed to pstronise the MONUMENT are
requested TO forward their TO the General Agent
without delay. The first number will be published early
in May and the second the second day August and
weekly thereafter; being allowed for the Prospectus
70 be circulated and for the agents to make returns As
All subscribers win be contributors to the Monument
itself, their names will be published In the paper.
WAsursoros, April %, 1891.
GODFREY PATTIsoN, 4 CO., OF NEW YORK,
" take leave to inform their friends and the public
sSn, 'nsy nave t axe ~, up ,ns ~ xane, on their
selves strictly TO the C6umisson Bsnes, for the pur-
chase Of dry goods, in Glasgow, Scotland.
From their long experience In the trade they feel
ndent that they promote the interest those engaged
In the importation OF dry goods and they respectfully
The Of the rm In Glasgow is changed to GODFREY
PArrIsoS Co.
The New York firm being dissolved, they win be pleased
70 receive orders through their agent James Pattson No
II Pine street. New York
GODFREY PArrIsoN Co., Concentration Merchants,
Glasgow, Scotland.
M Ms.. psunii s,o Wood Go, New York
hessrs. Merritt, Ely Co., do
Joseph Walker, esq, do
The subscribers being alone entrusted with sanpes Of
cloth and patterns Of those goods the United States
market, invite the attention Of the trade.
GODFREY PATTISoN A Co., Glasgow
once, 81 Pine street, New York. mar IA
DoKER, BROS. JONES, 81 Market street, Philadel.
Id pha, invite the attention Of the TO their SPLEEN
did stock Of Fancy and Staple B0NNETs and HATS, of
all kinds purchased for cash in Europe by OF our
aud also city and eastern made Boots and
Shoes All Of which they offer at very low rates
rT,HE BEST AND MOST VALUABLE AGRICULTURAL
IL IMPLEMENTS AND MACHINERY, exhibited AT
NE State Pair In 1850, win be by the award Of Pre-
Awarded to n Whitman, jr, No IS Light street, B.lt
more by the Maryland State Agricultural Society at their
"a annual Ysir, held In Baltimore 25d Gath and 2bthof
FOR the best Plough in the pioughins match s1o
Ior the best ploughing with OK team Especial pre-
yOr the best plough on exhibition, LIST premium 81
Tor we best Railway Horse Power, whitman's I'm.
proved, LIST premium IA
Tor the best Hay Press, LIST premium or
Tor NE best Cornsheller, 1stpremiuun
FOR the best Field Roller, LIST premium
For the best Corn-stalk Cutters and Grinders Ist
premium
FOR the best Churns LIST premium
Tor the best Hay and Manure Fork, LIST premium .
Tor the best Hayrakes, LIST premium
Tor the best Cultivstor, LIST premium
Ne exhibitor Of Agricultural Implements al the above
named Pair having received onehsf the amount Of pre-
rniums awarded the different kinds of Implements
and Machines IL IL conclusive evidence that ours were CON
sidercd the best and most valuable on exhibition.
At the great Fair Of the Maryland Institute for the pro-