The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1859-02-13
HtE rtrcHlsE % souNr kERN6H.

Il is well known To YOU that. on the 9Th of April
1858 contract was signed between john A. Washing
tom proprietor Of Mt Vernon and the regent Of the Mt
Vernon Ladies Association, by which the mansion and
tomb of Washington and 200 acres, to become the
property of the nation The title to be held by the
ISOLATION aud the property be transferred the pay
ment Of 500 goo All interest ON said sum to be re-
itted should the whole amount be paid the 22d Of
February, 1859, the anniversary OF the birth OF the
lather of his Country
The assumption, by woman of vast responsibility
as the coll con OF this sum, and the additional one OF
$500 000 necessary for the repairs improvements, and
Of the estate hailed with Joy not only
by the millions OF this great republic but by the mil
lions across the sea- the fathesnd of the children Of
Washington,
This solemn obligation was assumed when the associa
to had scarce extended beyond the southern States in
which il had its origin but had oiA in the depth
of love and reverence felt for the stIious Patriot and
orag TO dedicate herself 10 the holy work Of developing
the height OF generosity required to seore the pos
session OF bis su,r~i ashes And now, when that annycr
sary appsoachesen anrisefsary rs which Others than
rnr own nation sr as the Hitting time for grateful pco-
BE TO reward her laboisI place before YOU the result OF
the devotion q ihe 81 the land, and call upon
yon Go Judge between them and the nation in whose
patriotism they ccemded.
By their exertons the association has enlarged from
sta,s 20 IS ls boundaries extend from Maine TO Cali
forna from Minnesota to Florida. Twenty four vice
regents have entered upon their duties in their respective
States Through their interchangeable efforts and those OF
their generous ally--the Hon Edward ENerctt-the
of the association hos been enabled to pay to
Mr. Washington, in addition to the $4,000 paid ON
signing the contract the first nsalncnt of *5 900, due
ON the LIST OF January lr5p, with the Interest thereon
$40 900 on the Attn OF neseibet the 5sth anniversary
Of WaShiugtohs ieaih s. DOB on tie 5th Of February
ad sid, 900 on the nth of February instant making
s25 06O on The second instament of SAL 666 &C., due ON
the i22d OF February 1860 which, in addition to the
SIS 900 invested by the association makes upwards OF
81 II 900 reported to the regent up to date Additional
known to be collected in various parts of the
county.
The purity of their patriotism, The zeal energy, and
sesacricing spirit which acuates them and their
hborers best shown by the moral influence already
excrted and which is elcqucntls described in the
words OF enpthet
~ he PRESENT asdkeRng of public feeling towards Tho
meihofS of Washington would suffice to encourage the
friends of ID is pure and high enough to challenge
the othy Of angels. We may point to it mark OF
Heavens ,vora sign that Providence has not deserted
in punishment of our national snsa timely revival
Of the religion of noble thoughts blessed touch the
electric chord of sympathy which orsht ocner TO thrill
n cuu,itry postsshg such All origin and such common
experience as ours Let hail it, suspicious omen
us the inauguration of telegraph of the heart deep
laid and love aught like that bond Of humanity,
which, if not now, must long awaken the pulses OF
the continents and seeing these things let us bless God
mud take courage.
put pt,selous AZ tbs association has bcen-entcrina
upoi ntW gear With high hopes ad renewed zeal, de-
tennine t6 press onward Until THE goal is attained H.
evident from the stateiicnt now made that Mount
vernon cannon DC seCucu DP " 10 tNt hA''eI, uh
the day anticipated, without immediate and stimuli
tancous notion by the whole country. The appcalr
of the officers Of the association have bee:i scat
tered broadcast the land Official reports each
month have reminded my countiymen how rapidly time
was passing Aud the day draws nigh on which IL IL
so confidently expected that the great American people
will redeem the pledge made by conhdng pcnpnn But
ten DAYS remain before anniversary to which all eyer
turned the expected aud appropriate time when she
will reap her reward In trinmphantly vindicatng
ons honor ard naugurating the birth day Of republ
can gratitude Shall she falf VIII people possessing
untold wealth. numbering over ten millions Of adults
from whom The contribution u three cents each would
bcstow 100000, consent to record ON the arrary e
his birA that unworthy to have received Wash
ington
Let men remember that the record they arc about TO
make ON the 22d of February 1889 for this mighty re-
public is one which only be eace when the memory
OF Washington ceases to be reyere among the sons OF
men and that will be-when IL is procaimed-'that
time shall be no more T. go.
ANN PAMELA CUNNINGHAM,
Regent Mt. v. l. A. of the Union.
PnlLADELPniA Feb. IL. 1859.