Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-02-23
AN APPEAL TO TILE CITIZENS OF THE UNITED
STATES,

1t Is we'll known to you, that on tie 9th
April, 1858, a contract was signed between Jol
A. Washington, proprietor Of Mt. Vernon, al
the Regent of the Mt. Vernon Ladies' Associ
ton, by which the Mansion and Tomb of Was
ington, and 200 acres, are to become the pr
perty of the nation. The title to be held
the Association, and the property to be tran
ferred on the payment of 100000. All inte
est on said sum to be remitted should the who
amount be paid on the 22d of February 1855
the anniversary Of the birth of the Father
his Country.
The assumption, by woman, OF so vast ar,
sponsibilisy as the collection of this sum, an
the additional one of 100000, necessary ft
the repairs, improvements and preservation {
the Estate, was hailed with joy, not only by tn
millions Of this great Republic, but by the mi
liuns across the sea- in the tatherland of tn
children Of Washington.
This solemn obligation was assumed when tn
Association had scarce extended beyond tn
Southern States in which it had its origin, bu
7c0man had ftith in the depth Of love and rever
ence felt for the illustrious Pat, i0t and courag
to dedicate herself to the holy work Of develop
ing it to the height Of the generosity require,
to secure the possession of his sacred ashes
And now, when that Anniversary approaches
au Anniversary to which others, than our Owl
nation turn as the fitting time for a gratelu
people to reward her labors-I place before yol
the result of the devotion of the women Of th
land, and call upon you to judge between then
and the nation in whose patriotism they
contided.
BY their cXertions, the Association has ell
larged from States to &C. Its boundaries eX
tend from Maine to California, from Mnnesot;
to Florida. Twenty.four Vice Regents have
entered upon their duties in their respective
States. Through their indefatigable efforts, and
those Of their generous ally-the Hon. Edward
Everett-thc Treasurer OF the Association has
been enabled to pay to Mr. Washington, in all.
dtion TO the $lS,000 paid on signing the con-
tract, the first instalneht of $4,000. due on
the 1st of January, 1850, with the interest
thereon 10000 on tho 18th of December, the
5Sth Anniversary Of Washington's death; 81, 600
on the 5th Of Feb, and $4,000 on the llth Of
Feb, instant, making S25, 900 on the second in
stalment Of $4l ,GG6,66, due on the 22d of Feb
ruary, 1860; which, in addition to the $l5, 600
invested by the Association, makes upwards OF
Sill, 900 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, cner-
gy and sclf-sacrifcing spirit, which actuates
them and their co laborers, are best shown By
the moral influence already cxerted and which
is so eloquently described in the words Of
another.
"The present awakening Of public feeling
rowaru rnr-...--'--,-s would sIli-
pure and fisN s66a5F Is tnnaafteAge fyyrrt{5
Of angels. We may point to it as mark of
lleavell's favor-a sign that Providence has not
deserted us in punishment Of our national sins
"a timely revival Of the religion Of noble
Thoughts blessed touch on the electric chord
of sympathy which ought oftener to thrill
country possessing such al origin and such a
common experience as ours. Let lis hail it as
an auspicious omen, rs the inauguration of a
new telegraph of the heart, deep laid and love
fraught, like that new bond of humanity, which,
if not now, must ere long awaken the pulses of
the continents-and seeing 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 until
the goal is attaned-itiS is evident from the state
mcllt now made, that Mt. Vernon cannot be Sc
cured by it to the nation. on the day anticpa-
ted, without immediate and simultaneous action
by the whole country. The appeals Of the otH-
GERS of the Association have been scattered
broadcast over the land. Official reports each
month, have reminded my countrymen how
rapidly time was passing. And now the day
draws nigh on which it is so confidently expec-
ted that the great American people will redeem
The pledge made by contiding ,ooman. But ten
lays remain, before an Anniversary to which all
ayes are turned as the expected and appropriate
imc when she will reap her reward in tr-
lmphantly vindicating nations honor, and in
the birthday of Republican graft
ude. Shall she fail? Villa people possessing
lntold wealth, numbering over ten millions Of
!dults, from whom the contribution Of three
;ents each, would be5tow 100000, consent to
ecord on the Anniversary his Birth that we
re unworthy to have received Washington ?
Let men remember that the record they arc
bout to make on the 22d of February, 1850,
Or this mighty Republic, is one which can only
e cltaced when the memory of Washington
eases to be rcvered among the sons Of men,
nd that will be-whcn it proclaimed-"t that
imc shall be no more"
ANN PAMELA CUNNINGHAM,
Regent Mt Y. L. a. of the Union.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. llth 1852
CoMrLETED.-With pleasure we make the
nnounceISc cnt that the "Keowee and Tuchas-
ege Turnpike Road" is completed. Itconnects
unnel Hill with Cashiers Valley, N. G. Here
connects with another road reaching as far as
Webster, n. e. There is 10 course Of construc-
on third road, running ftpHl Franklin, n, Q,
nd Iuterdrcting With tic iir.t narliea road q
W miIsa sI,uYr the Tunnel, Itis Litter snrn-
Ike passes lIuroe coYc and through the D'ack
ock seclion. The advantages II Opening Up these
npurtant arenues vf trGde are not to be lightly
tinatci AMI, whilst they are Of ircacuable
,nciit to the people Of these sections, We trlt,t
icy may prove profitable TO the entcrprsing