Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1858-06-23

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The deferred payments to carry interest from
date, and possession and title to remain with
Mr.. Washington till paid in full, with the pro-
viso, of obtaining possession at any time by
thirty days notice, when the Association is
prepared, and does pay the entire amount Of
purchase money.
The Association, by the aid of their cola
borers 10 this glorious cause, are now in posses
sion Of the funds to pay the first instalment Of
$57 600, on the nrst Of January next. There
being now no reason for any delay 10 accumu-
lating, at tangible points, the stipulated pur-
chase money, but, on the contrary, every reason
why II should be furnished as speedily as posi-
- 10 arrest the accommodating interest, which
VI. Washington has generously proffered TO
relinqnsh entire, il the principal is paid on the
I'D OF February next it then only remains for
the Masonic Fraternity Immediately, through
their several Lodges, to send to the Secretary
Of each Grand Lodge & sum equal to one dollar
for each member, and the entire sum will thus
be available by the 22a Of February, 1853 on
which ever memorable day the actnal posses
sion may then pass to the Mount Vernon La
dies Association, and constitute an epoch
through all recorded time which will challenge
history for its parallel.
would here suggest, that it is necessary the
amount contributed by each Lodge should be
accompanied with full list Of members, in a
fair and legible handwriting, with or without
the amount contributed by each, to be recorded
in a book kept by the Association, as the
means Of reference to ascertain who are hem-
bers
Apart M..W.- Brothers from the high graf
ihcation afforded by thus being instrumental 10
rescuing the sacred Tomb Of Washington from
desecration by individual speculation, we shall,
as members Of the Mount Vernon Association,
enjoy the privilege of individual visits free of
charge, and once in each year, the right By
agreement already understood, to assemble in
our character Of MasoDs, as Band Of Broth
ers, from every part Of our glorious and vene-
rated Union, to exchange personal salutstions,
cheer, encourage, and take sweet counsel in
the high and ennobliDg occupation of our
time-honored Institution, in building up and
perpetuating the Moral Temple" founded
upon the IRmHtable principle Of Truth and
Justice, which have characterized it throRgh
all ages and in all civilized nations.
Annexed is copy Of the Charter, Constitu-
tion and Bylaws of the Mount Vernon Ladies'
Association:
AN ACT amsnsinz the Act incorporating the Mount
Vernon Ladies Association Of the 6nion.
Be IL further enacted, ETC., That the act enti-
tied an act to incorporate the Mount Vernon
Ladies' Association Of the Union, and to au-
thorize the purchase of a part of Mount YER
non, passed March IL, 1856, be amended and
re-enacted SO as to read as follows:
The Mount Vernon Ladies' Association Of
the Union, as heretofore organized, shall be
aud they are hereby constituted body polite
/ and corporate under the name and style of
. The Mount Vernon Ladies' Association OF
the Union," and by this name and style shall
/ be subject to all the provisions and entitled TO
/ all the rights, powers, privileges and immuHi-
/ ties prescribed sy existing laws, in 30 far as
] the same are applicable to like corporations,
I and not inconsistent with this act
I hall ha Ia for fha "a Mouut Yer
non LADIES' Association Of the Union to pur-
chase, hold and improve two hundred acres OF
/ Mount Vernon, including the late mansion as
/ we'll as the tomb OF George Washington, tc-
gethsr with the garden, grounds and wharf and
landing now constructed on the Potomac river,
aad to this end, they may recsiye from the
owner and shall have and exercise full pow
er over the use and management OF the
same, as they may by bylaws and rules de-
clare provided, however, that the said Mount
Vernon Ladies' Association Of the Union shall
not have power to alien the said land, or any
part thereof or to create charge thereon, or
to release the same. without the consent Of the
General Assembly of Virginia first had and OBJ
tained.
3. The capital stock Of the said Mount Yer
non Ladies' Association Of the Union shall not,
including the two hundred acres Of land afore-
said. exceed the sum Of i've hundred thousand
dollars. The said Association, 10 contracting
with the proprietor of Mount Vernon for the
: purpose Of the same, may covenant with him
so as to reserve to him the right to inter the re-
mains of such persons whose remains are in the
: vault at Mount Vernon, as are not now inter-
red, and to place the said vault in such secure
and permanent condition ss be shall see fit, ant
D to enclose the same so as 10 include more thar
e half acre Of land, and the said vault, the re-
Z mains in and around it, and the enclosure, shall
. never be removed nor disturbed; nor shall AM
e other person hereafter ever be inferred or en-
4 tombed within the said vault or enclosure.
4. The said property herein authorized to b
= purchased By the said Mount Vernon Ladie
= Association OF the Union, shall be forever bel,
by il, sacred to the Father Of bis Country sBl
if from any cause the said Association shal
revert to the Commonwealth of Virginia, sacre
to the purpose for which it was originally Pur
chased.
Z 5. This act shall be in force frop its pas
: sage.
o EXTRACT PROM THE ACT OF IECoRPo2ATIoE
o "7. The said Association may charge, re
II ceive and collect any fee which may be pre-
It scribed, not exceeding twenty-five cents, iron
I, each and every person over tea years OF ag
e who may land at and visit Mount Vernon, an
the grave, tomb, or other place containing tn
remains Of General Washington but no create
Il sum or fee shall be charged or collected in an
: case"
+ Constitatioa and By-L Laws Of the MOsnt VernO
) Ladies' y5ssOciatfon Of the UaiOR-
e ooNsrI1UroN-fREAMB
70 For the purpose of securing the great end
}. Of their Charter, the Mount Vernon Ladies
?, Association Of the Union ordAin this Consti
le tuition:
n Ist. The officers Of this Association shsl
consist Of Regent, Vice Regents, Secretary
Treasurer, and such subordinate officers, q
may be, from time to time, appointed.
L AZ n-.- sI.rA of
lh Association and of the Grand Council, an
The Southern Matron" shall be the First H
A. gent; and in case of her death, before the ol
Of ganization of the Association, she shall haS
~ the power, by will or otherwise, Of naming b,
r successor, until the organization.
IN Sd. The Regent shall have the hrst nominatiC
e of the Vice Regents. One shall be appointed,
a practicable, from each State IN the Unio
ct They, with the Regent, shall constitute Il
he Grand Council.
~ 4th. Vacancies in the Regency shall be hlll
re bv the Grand Council, and vacancies In q
D. Vice Regenciss, by the Regent, with the adVi
of of the Grand Council.
e 5th. The Secretary, Treasurer, and suoort
n nate officers shall be appointed BY the keser
th with the advice Of the Grand Council
9th. The Grand Council shall be hello at :
lie call Of the Regent, whenever the exigeneies
Is. the Association may, 10 her discretion, requi
their conVocation; and the Regent, win a
de two or more Vice Regents, or any three
hi more Vice Regents, without the kegel
rm shall constitute a quorum; and in case OF .
,re death or absence from the United States OF I
ess Regent, any three Vice-Regents may eo1vo
md the Grand Council
,na Tth. in the absence OF the Regent, the VIZ
Regents present at any meeting of the Ora
ard Council, shall elect from among themselves
President pro tempo-e.
Sth- The Regent shall have power to appo
ere local Boards Of Managers in the several Stat
ian which shall be entitled to send advisory de
rec gates to the Grand Council.
Ger 9th. The legislsting power Of the Assoc
ing tion shall be vested il the Grand Council, OF
lay quorum thereof, subject 10 the control Of
ban Association at their annual meetings /; and d
by ing the recess Of the Association and Of
her Grand Council, the general direction and or
but Of the affairs Of the Association shall be We
sed ed in the Regent, subject to the control Of th
red bodies at their respective meetings.
the 10th. An Annual Meeting OF the Assoc
be tion shall be held at Washington, or at NO
!, 10 Vernon il the Regent shall SO direct, on the
as dav Of February, (or on such other day as
,ui- Regent shall appoint Of every year hsreaf
nm ard the Regent, with any four Vice Regents
sur- any i've Vice Regents, without the k'g
his with anv member OK members Of the Asso'
par tion. IL snv be present, shall constitute q