Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-02-17

Inc millions OF this great Republic, but nv
the millions across the sea, in the fatherland
of the children of Washington.
This solemn obligation was assumed whom
the Association had scarce extended beyond
the Southern States in which it had its oriein
but woman had faith in the depth of love and
reverence felt for the Illustrious Patriot. and
courage to dedicate herself to the holy work
Of developing it to the height of the generosi-
ty requised to secure the possession of his sa-
cred ashes. And now. when that Anniyersa-
ny approaches Anniversary to which 9TH
ers, than our own nation, turn as the fitting
time for grateful people to reward her abors
II place. before you the result of the. devotion
OF the women of the land. and call upon you
to judge between them and the nation in
whose patriotism they confded.
BY their exertions, the Association has en-
gagged from 8 States to 26 Its boundaries
extend from Maine to California, from Minnie
sofa to Florida. Twenty-four Vice Regents
have entered upon their duties in their rcspec-
tive States. Through their interchangeable eff
forts, and those of their generous ally-the
Hon. Edward Evcrett--the Treasurer of the
Association has been enabled to Pay to Mr..
Washington, in addition to the SIS, 09O paid
on signingSthe contract, the first instalment of
$57, 600, due on the lst of January, 1859,
with the interest thereon; $40 900 on the 14th
of December, the 2Sth Anniversary of Wash
ington's death; $4,000 on the 18th of Feb,
and $lO,0 900 on the 18th of Feb, instant, ma
king $25 900 on the I'd instalment of $40, $685.
&c, due on the 22d of February, 1860; which
in addition to the $l5, 600 Invested by the AS
ISOLATION. makes upwards of $l17,0 600 reported
to the Regent up to date. Additional sums
are known to be collected in various parts Of
the country.
The purity of their patriotism, the ZEAL
energy and self-sacri6cing spirit which actu
ates them and their co laborers, are best shown
by the moral influence already exerted and
which is so eloquently described in the words
of another.
The present awakening of public feeling
toward the memory of Washington, would SUI
fee to encourage the friends of our race Ii
is pure and high enough to challenge the sym
pathy Of angels. We may point to it as a
marx .. lIeaven's favor-a sign that Proyi-
dence mas not deserted us in punishment of our
national sins-a timely revival of the religion
of noble thoughts blessed touch on the
er to thrill country possessing such al origin
and snch common experience as ours. Let
US hail it as an alspicious omen, as the iuau-
suration Of new telegraph of the heart deep
laid and love franght, like that new bond Of
humanity which, if aot now, must ere long
awaken the pulses of the continent; and see
ing these things. let us bless God and take
courage
But prosperous as the Association has been
entering upon new year with high hopes and
renewed zeal, determined to press onward nm
til the goal Is attained it is evident from the
statement now Made, that Mt. Vernon cannot
be secured by it to the nation, on the day al
ticipated without immediate and simultaneous
action by the whole country. The appeals of
he officers OF the; Association have been scat
tered broadcast over the land Official reports
each month, have reminded my ceuntrymen
how rapidly time was passing And now the
day draws nigh on which it is so confidently
expected that the great American people viii
redeem the pledge made by confding woman,
But ten days remain, before an Anniversary
to which all eyes are turned as the expected
and appropriate time when she will reap her
reward liz trleHphanfly vindica'ing a nat,on's
honor, end inauguratfng the birthday of Re
publican gratitude. Shall she fail Will
people possessing unteld wealth, numbering
over ten millions Of adults from Whom tile
contribution of three cents EACH would bestow
$500, 900, consent to record on the Annfversa-
ny of his Birth, that We are unworthy to have
received Washington
Let men remember that the record they are
about to make on the 22d of Feb, 1859 for
this mighty Republic, is one which can only be
efaced when the memory of Washington ceas-
es to be revered among the sons of men, and
that will be, when it is proclaimed that time
shall be no Inorei'
ANN PAMELA CUNNING HAM,
Regelt MtV. g. A. of the Union.
PHI AIstPHIA Feb 18th 1850