The Nevada Democrat., 1859-05-11
APPEAL of THE LADIES'
MOUNT VERNON ASSOCIATION,
People of the state of California.


A recent appointment by Miss Ann Pamela Cunning
~ ham, Regent of the Mount Vernon Ladies' ASoei-
alton of the Union, has devoved the undersgnsd.
the duty and the privilege of placing before the people Sf
this State the purposes of the Association.
An Act of Incorporation from the State OF Virginia
thorzes the Association to purchase hold and improve
two hundred of Mount Vernon including the
sion well the tomb Of George Washington" and 10
receive deed in fee simple and to exercise fun povsr
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 ofthe Union
In April 1858, under the advice of legal gentlemen
contract executed for the purchase Of Mount Vernon
for $500 0O0 of which SIS 900 TO be paid cash.
the 1st January 1852 and the balance in three equal
nstaments of SAL 666 Go each with interest from the
date of the contract, payable on 22d February lsco
1861 1862.
Until payment in full the proprietor is to retain pes
session, but such payment may be made at any time
The cash payment made and the gratifying ntelli
gence has lately reached that the nsamen Of $51 600
duly met thus securing the contract which allows
payments to be made in not less than S. 600 -
collected thereby arretng the accrua OF interest
All efforts therefore, turned to the collection OF
funds for the payment of the deferred nstaments at the
earliest possible day thereby saving large amount Of
interest and realizing the cherished hope OF at sb
tanning possession of Mount Vernon.
To this noble the Women of the Union deserng
for the seclusion of domestic life have brought
their talents and all their energies. Amidst the disco 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 hallowed spot, the pill
feel but sentimenreverence for his teachings,
and devotion to the Union he SO loved.
Men of high station and ntellec-amOng whom Everett
stands preemnen-are lending their influence and their
eloquence to the In twentyone States OF the
Union, the good work goes bravely on, and California
now invited to do her part Youngest of her sisters she
yields to for the of Washington
and devotion to the Unon Animated then by these SEN
tmeDts and by just State PRIDE let her people bring
their offerings to this common altar of patriotism Sha
the gold her gtterng soil be poured alone into the p
Commerce. and be devoted to and guaro
with sacred the Groves of Mount Vermont Let all
then vie in generous rivalry to show that California he
not the heart to sympahze the hand to help n this
work of patriotism.
To the Women of California, this appeal is especially
made Your Sisters of the East have assumed this hon
Orabe duty and claim your jealous cooperation. Our
State will do her part literally you resoutey take se
matter in hand. On you, therefore, will depend Enen
er she shall respond to the call
Although contributions to any amount are solicited yet
the price Of membership but dollar Concerted ana
systematic action therefore, must be adopted to canvas
the State from the Sierras to the Pacific. The duo
such organization devOlves the Vice Regent and sss
proposes the following plan simple and also enec"'
if seconded by your hearty cooperation. .h
Lady Managers will be selected one or more iol ~.
city, town, village and mining camp in the Stae VIZ
appoint assistants issuing 70 them sron members
These assistants will report monthly to the Lazy ASs
appointing them. .., .t.a
The several Lady Managers viii report monthly, Aj
to the Vice Regent complete list Of names enIIlea %
the amounts received with such suggestions - sy -
deem proper. Monthly the Vice Regent VIZ i., os con.
the Regent, the sums received and compeee % @ ~ ha
trbutors whose will be recorded IN tSs;r
preserved at Mount Vernon in perpetual memory Vi W
tribute to this noble ..,,on Tar
this State ,.,.l., a.
Communications will be addressedMrs Magda'sSns ~, w.
BlandinR Vice Regent Mount Vernon Assciauon An ~
warded through Wells, Fargo Co.'S Express, Wn''" 49,
generously offered to convey them free OF charge cs
Office of the Association, No l. Lucas, turner "
'"'''''s' Nj MAGDAIEN G. BLANDING,
Vice Regent for CsllcrnS'