The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1867-06-25
A MU Sc NJ EE
NATIONAL OFFERING,

ORAND HECkpTION
RELIEF FOR THE soUTp
The Rsst. Join. hand. with the West aud North to
relieve TIE PTss.nng need 10 q n, ,ssuth.
BY MAJ. Gen o. o. Howard, D. B. Gommissio1er'"
4 SUPERB MUSICAL RECEPTION,
Combining the most eminent talent Of the couptry,
CITY OF WASHINGTON, D. G, ON THE EVENING
OF SEPTEMBER 18th. 1857,
AN APPEAL TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE.
Fully spprseistng the extent Of the suffering
which now psryadss the Southern section VI our
country, and desiring to assist in furnishing relief
man iifs and rspOsiDs Yui eopndeaes IL tbe ability
aud fidelity Of Mr.. GEORGE W. THOMAS, Managing
Director Of the recent Festival for the Union Home
and School, Of the city Of New York, 10y Xhich
nearly one Hundred Thousand Dollars were rsarEsd
by that humane ehsri,y.) We, the undsrsign ned,
earnestly solicit the support Of gsn.rou. aud bsneyo
National Movement to be made with the sanction Of
the Commissioner Of Internal Revenue Of the United
st.te: at the city Of Washington. D. c. on the even
While assuming no personal responsibility In the
premises We give our cordial approval Of his move
Rlebsrd waiissb, Mayer, Wilmington, D. c.
James W Eye, U. 3. Senator, Washington, d. c,
+. D. Cooke, Banker, Warrington, D: Q.
e. D Gilman, Druggist, Warrington, D. c.DR
John b. Blake, President National Metropolitan
Bank, Washington, D. G.
Moses Kelly, Cashier National Metropolitan Bank,
Washington, D, G.
George W. Riggs, Banker, Washington, D. G.
Philip solotnons, Stationers, Washingtou,D G.
W. q. 4 o. II. Morrison, stationers, Washington,
W. Ransom 4 Co, ss4 and $50 Broadway, N. Y.
Evans, Gardner 4 Co., $50 Broadway, N Y.
VIM. o. Browning q 90, s2s Broadway, NY
Duryes q Jaques, Ssi Broadway, N. Y.
Davenport Bros. 2OS Greenwich street, n.
Giles, Wales 4 Co., Is Maiden Lane, N. y.
Prosper NJ. wetmors, rs west 10th street, NY.
John q. Griscom, NJ. D, a. east 2sth street, NY.
Tbs following will explain the method Of d'str,bu.
REPLY OF oES. HOWARD.
wAR DEPARTMENT,
| wLsHISUroE, June ], 1857
6,o. " Thomas, Esq. National Hots', Washington
DEAH sra: Your letter is Just received. | thank
you for the confidence repossd In and will gladly
| receive apy moneys or contributions you may re-
ceivs for the relief Of the destitute. would prefer
that other gentlemen should be associated with me
trustees aud would suggest that II the funds coma
in too late for the relief Of the present pressing des
tituton, It will be better to devote the funds, or
portion Of them, to the education Of sny and al
ordinary poverty In any section OF this country eau
easily be met by the eommupits, where 1t may eS-
ist But In no case can too much be given for the
| ali important work Of education.
Very respectfully, your obed!ent seryaot,
,0 Q. Howard,
TO this grand reception there will be offered 300 200
certificates OF admission at % each, which will entitle
the holders to superb copies OF Splendid Steel Plate
EugraVlugs, produced by new process, the highest
type Of American art The selected for these
unique aud beautiful pictures and the perfection Of
| their execution, such as must commend them TO
public appreciation. Those certificates will also en-
title the holders to the award apportloned them The
| Arrangements for the cement OF this NATIONAL
OFFERING, are In strict accordance with the &C.
| knowledged PRINCIPLES OF LAW AND MORALS,
and the manner VI conducting II such as cannot fail
| to secure public confidence and generous support
Relying with confidence on the generously OF the
American public to assist obi eots OF true philanthro-
py when fairly presented aud Justly conducted, We
herewith present plan, which " responded to with
hearty good will, cannot fall to give permanent re
to the benefactors will be-First, A nue copy Of
Steel Plate Engraving to be delivered free Of shaIge
Second, Admission to the Grand Musical Reception
aud, Third, Their award 10 tho apporhonment Q
$50, 900 In United States Greenbaeks TO be Hppro
priated to certificate holders, the balance to be ap
piled to the purchase Of Pictures, aud the paymen
Of discounts, commissions and other expenses
Rrhls apportion ment will be made aud returned IL
The holders OF cerincstes In such lawful manner rs
committee OF five prominent gentlsmsn. selected
from among the certificate holders, shall deternin
on or about the 18th day Of October 1867, and 10 pr
| ratio proportion, should the full number OF cerln
Gates be sold The sale OF certificates will posi-
| lively close GU the 10Th Of October.
| az Orders for certificates may be sent direct L
| u.s. with stamps for return postage, enclosing Thu
amount for the number Of certificates ordered, whle
II large amount should be In DRAFT or post Ollie
order, payable to the order Of GE0RGBw. THOMAS
which will receive prompt attention BE particular
and write names plainly, giving date, town, count
aud State The following are oar club rates. To 70
sponsible agents, fifteen per cent commission will
| allowed on siugle eertne rates.
Eiya cartihcAtes address ~