Litchfield enquirer., 1858-10-21
APPEAL TO CONNECTICUT IN BEHALF OF
 THE PURCHASE OF MOUNT VERNON.

THE PUhCHAoE OF MOUNT VERNON. If there is any spot in America cherished above all others by the people of the United States it is Mount Vernon the estate of Washington, his Home while living, his Tomb now that he is dead. .
 The idea of purchasing this and holding it in per petuity as a sacred memorial of the Father of his Country, has long been entertained, alike by Con gress, by the State of Virginia and by other public bodies, as well as private associations
 The sentiment in favor of this is deep, universal and abiding; but still practical difficulties have in- terfered. After fifty years delay the work Is not done. The Home and Tomb of Washington are fap- idly passiug into hopeless decay and ruin The last opportunity which be offered to perform a na- tional duty and satisfy patriotic national sentiment has arrived.
 The estate in question can be purchased for s200,- 600 The Women of the United States have resoly- ed to undertake it's purchase and it's perpetual con- secratiOn to the noble object above indicated, and they have entered upon their work. An Association called the '' Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the Union" has been formed an act of incorpora- tion has been obtained contract for the purchase has been signed and sealed SIS GOO have been paid, and S5 900 more ready to be paid, according to contract
 sum in addition, to repair, and keep in repair, the premises, an appeal to the people of the several States for aid has been, and is now being made. I have been charged with the duty of explaining the object the wishes, and the prospects of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the Union" to the people of Connecticut and of eect;ng such further arrangements as l am able, that all may have op- pOrunty to contribute to the object in view, accord ing to their ability and their wishes.
 take pleasure in stating that the following gen. tlemen among others, have consented to aid the pat riotic cause by becoming members of the Advisory Committee for Connecticut, viz:
 Wm. A. Buckingham, Governor of Connecticut President Woolsey, of Yale College, New Haven. John Williams, Bishop of Connecticut
 Isaac Toucey, Secretary of the Navy.
 Henry l.. Storrs, Chief Justice of Connecticut.
 Hon. Thos. S. Williams, of Hartford.
 Prof. Silliman of New Haven. Hon. Truman Smith, of Stamford Hon. Ralph I. Ingersoll, of New Haven.
 Hon. Vim w. Ellsworth, of Hartford.
 Hon. Nathaniel B. Smith, of Woodbury. Hon. A. H. Holley of Salisbury. An Active Committee of Lady Managers for each County is being organized, and have the satisfac- tion to state that Mrs. Sigourney Mrs. Thomas s. Williams, Mrs Dixon. and Mrs. H. A. Perkins, of Hartford, have accepted the duty for Hartford Coun ty; Mrs. Eli Whitney, Mrs. Charles Ingersoll. Mrs. Chauncey A. Goodrich, Mrs. F A. Betts, Mrs. Colin Ingersol, and others, have undertaken it for New Haven County. The Committees for the other coun- ties are being formed, and the names of members will soon be published
 And now, having made frank statement of facts, venture to appeal to all persons in Connecticut who cherish the name and fame of Washington-to all WlIO desire to commemorate his virtues and enforce his exampleto assist the various committees, alike by their goodwill their cooperation, and their tributions, according to their ability.
 MARY BooTT GOODRICH, Vice Regent for Connecticut of Mount Vernon
 Ladies' Association.
 Southbury, Conn, Sept. 23, 1859