The Nevada Democrat., 1859-05-18
APPEAL OF THE LADIES'
MOUNT VERNON ASSOCIATION
People of tho state of California,

A recent appointment by Miss Ann Pamela CuRning-
n ham, Regent of the Mount Vernon Ladies' A"Osi-
alton of the Union" has devoved the undersigned,
the duty and the privilege of placing before the people Of
this state the purposes of the Association.
An Act of Incorporation from the State Of Virginia
horzcs the Association to purchase hold and improve
two hundred Of Mount Vernon, including the
sion well as the tomb of George Washington" and /"
receive deed in fee simple and to exercise full power
the and management of the same.
Under this charter. constitution has been adopted,
which vests the power of management in Regent and
Vice Regents selected from each State Of the Union
In April 1858, under the advice OF legal gentlemen,
executed for the purchase of Mount Vernon
5000 which SIS 900 be paid cash S51 600
the 1st January 1859 and the balance in three equal
nsalments of SAL 666 &C each with interest from tho
date of the contract payable on 22d February 1850,
1861 1862.
Until payment in full the proprietor is to retain pos
session. but such payment may be made at any time
The cash payment made and the gratifying nteli.
gence has lately reached that the nsamen of $5 900
duly met thus securing the contract which allows
payments to be made in sums not less than IS 900 as
collected thereby arretng the aecrua OF interest
All efforts therefore, turned to the collection Of
funds the payment of the deferred instaments at the
earliest possible day thereby saving large amount "f
interest and realizing the cherished hope Of at OBJ
tanning possession of Mount Vernon.
To this noble cause the Women of the Unon desernE
for the seclusion of domestic life have brought
their talents and all their energies Amidst the dscord OF
sectional strife they bid gather around the tomb Of
Washington $ children of common heritage, there
call his moderation of spirit and pure patriotism and lay
to - cart the solemn warnings of his last public words
They know that standing that halowed spot the pill
feel but sentment-reverence for his teachings
and devotion TO the Union he so loved
Men of high station and intelect-among whom Everett
stands emnentare lending their influence and their
eloquence to the In twentyone States of the
Unon the good work goes bravely on and California iA
invited to do her part Youngest of her sisters she
yields to in reverence for the of Washington
and devotion to the Union Animated then by these SEN
tments and by just State PRIDE let her people bring
their offerings to this altar of patriotism. Shall
the gold of her gerng soil be poured alone into the lap
and none be devoted to and guard
with sacred the Groves of Mount Vermont Let all
then vie in generous rivalry to show that California LACKS
not the heart to sympahze nor the hand to help IN th
work of patriotism.
To the Women of California this appeal is especially
made Your Sisters of the East have assumed this hons
orabe duty and claim your jealous cooperation. Our
State will do her part literally you resolutey take the
matter in hand On you, therefore, will 1t depend Wheth
er she shall respond to the call.
Although contributions to any amount solicited yss
the price of membership is but dollar Concerted ana
systematic action therefore, be adopted to canvass
the State from the Sierras to the Pacific. The duty
such organization deyves the Vice Regent and sue
proposes the following plan simple and also elective
If seconded by your hearty operation. -.
Lady Managers will be selected more for eaeE
city town, village and mining camp in tho State, wnO
appoint Assistants, issuing to them Credentials autncr
ing them to receive contributions and enroll memDes
These assistants win report monthly to the Lady Man@s
appointing them. -,
The several Lady Managers will report monthly sn
to the Vice Regent complete list of names
the amounts received, with such suggestions IS Hey
deem proper. Monthly the Vice Regent will or"aru 70
the Regent the sums received and complete nss b
trbutors, whose will be recorded IN voiune 49,
preserved at Mount Vernon in perpetual memory oa'
tribute to this noble e.
Louis McIane is the treasurer of the AssociAuon SF
this State. 80
Communications win be addressed Mrs. Magdalen.G,
Banding Vice Regent Mount Vernon Association ana Oi
warded through Wells, Fargo Co.'S Express, WHICH ~
generously offered to convey them free OF charge -
Office of the Association, No ], Lucas, Turner w.
MAGDALEK G. BLANDING,
Vice Regent for Cshleras'