Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-01-19
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Stuart's Gold mounted'' OIL Portrait
Of Washln stOA.

There is a n,oasst n,ansion the bank Of tis
Potomac"
Sons and Daughters Of America, through its
length and BREADTH who are dctirous Of aiding
the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association Of the
Union" in their noble work. that Of collecting
means to cons.mmate tho purchase, and somple-
tely restore and beautify the Hons Of our beloved
Washington ut Mount Vernon-can render valua.
bic service to the cause. by forming Clubs from
among their friends Of :, 10, 20, or moro Lsrsons
and r.mitting;w with names, TO either Of the Vice
Regents or Lady Managers Of the Association the
same amount in dollars, for this autiful copy Of
the great original picture by Gilbert Charles Stu
art, row in possession Of the Boston Aths cum.
The portrait, executed in oil colors. Faithfully
and accurately representing this chyed'surre OF
Stuart, is cabinet size. and being made tributary
to the Mount Vernon Fund. 10 at once an evidence
Of the patriotism and taste Of the purchaser, be-
sides being handsome parl0r ornament. A ia
vorable opportunity is thus offered to every fami-
y in the land, If contributing to this noble Mount
Vernon cause BY the possession Of this portrait;
and no memorial can DO treasured Of the great
Chieftain and the Mount Vernon object, than
such appropriate and speaking souvenir.
This plan, As one OF the aids Of collecting means.
is considered happy one; and for the tribute Of
one dollar this Offering Of the Association is AS
surliy most acceptable.
Parcels Of 5, 10, 70, SO, or 100 copies, will be
carefully put up and sent to any point Of address,
on the receipt Of one dollar for each picture order
ten dollars for ton twenty for twenty, DC.
Clubs Of ten, twenty, fifty or more persons. can
remit to Mrs. Susan l.. Pellet, Corresponding Sec
rotary, at Richmond, Va, any Of the officers
representing the Mount Vernon interest OF other
States.
Each Of tho officers will receive all orders, and
have thera promptly supplied.
Together with woman's persuasive influence, is
added that of the eloquent sopof Massachusetts,,
the Hon. EDWARD EVERETT, whose noble efforts
in behalf Of the Association, thus far have been
crowned with the highest success, he having al
ready contributed, by his unassistcd abilities
and mastcrly oicquonce, upwards Of $4,000 to tho
Fund
H. B-Please write names legibly, as each per-
son forming club will be published under tho
Portrait Subscription in tho Mount Vernon Re
cord" also, forward all moneys without being reg
Uttered.
All Express Companies throug hout the country,
extending even to California and Oregon, having
given the Association free usc Of their routes, par
GELS will therefore be forwarded without any
charge.
Persons will address and remit to the Vice Re-
gents, or through their Committees and Managers,
ALSO TO l.. A. Cooley, Esq, Of the Lady's Book u
S. +. Watson; or DEvERECX h co.
49, ys.th Third Street, Philadelphia.
lsyId- N ounsea oil Portrait Of Mr.. Everett.
faithful and accurate Photographic picture
of this gentleman, is now ready for delivery. IL
is beautifully executed, with appropriate EN-
blcms Of Mount Vernon in gold arabcsque Dor
der
Clubs from 5 to leo solicited, and forwarded
the same az tho Washington POrirait-Ons Dol
lar for each picture ordered.
nov22 132 .1uth Third Ssfea.