The national Republican., 1867-07-09
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OFFERING.

GRAND MUSICAL RECEPTION.
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Be Si.risutsd 70 shs .ufs!pg people Of the South,
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Comblning the most sminent talent Of the country,
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An APPEAL TO THs AMRRitkN PEOPLE:
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oounry, and desiring 10 assist In furnishng relief
.. .p.:dly .. possible lperhap. thereby !. ,ay. hu
.nd hdsilty o. nf. 0E0RoE W, THOMAS, Managing
Director of the recent Festival for the Union Home
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By thu, humane charity We, the undersisnsd,
earnestly solicit the .lppof, Of generous aud bessyo
sonsi sorsmsns 70 ). made Wiz the a sanction 81 moi Of
the Commis ioner Of Intsrnsl Revenue Of the United
s,.'s; :, the s.y e WI.s.hnss0n, D. on the oven
While assuaing no personal responsibility in the
premises v. give cordial approval Of this move.
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James W Hys, D. 8. senator, washinston, D. o.
4. D. Cooke, Banker, Washington, D. 9. :
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John B. Blake, President National Metropolitan
Moses Kelly, Cashier National Metropolitan Bank,
George W. Riggs, Banker, Washington, D. c.
phiiP soloRos. %c,n Si.,ionsr: s., ws:nnS,.n
wa Ransom 4 Co, ss4 and $50 Broadway, NY.
WIN. o. Brovnins Co., $40 Broad ssy, T.
Durye. Jsques, 50 Broadw.y,N Y.
Prosper N. wetmore, Is west Goth street, NY
John a. Griseom, NJ. D., ~ east 10th street, MY,
IN. following will explain the method Of distribu-
REPLY OF Ors. HOWARD.
wAsHIsGroS, June !, 1867.
Geo. y. Thomas, Esg., National Hotel, Washington,
DrAE Sra: Your letter is Just received. ] thank
receive any moneys or contributions you may re-
eeiys for the relief Of the destitute would prefer
Usss. sou es Ss Ss %S
In too late for the relief Of the present pressing des
titution, will be better to devote the funds, or
classes Of the poor for EXCEPT in Of amn the
ordinary poverty In any section Of this country can
easily be met BY the eommunits' where 1t may eN-
lat. But In case can too much be giyoA for the
all important work Of education.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
o. o. Toward,
Major General, Commissioner.
70 this grand reception there will be offered $50, 600
certificates Of admission at o. each, which will entle
Engravings, produced by q new process, the highest
type Of American art The selected for these
unique and beautiful pictures, and the perfection OF
their execution, are such as must commend them to
public appreciation. These certificates will also
title the holders TO the award apportioned them. The
Arrangements for the m management OF this NATIONAL
oFFERING. are In strict accordance with the ae-
knowledged PRINCIPALS OF LAW AND MORALS,
aud the manner Of conducting II such cannot fail
TO secure public confidence and generous support.
Relying with confidence on the generosity OF the
American public, TO assist objects Of trus phapthro
py, when fairly presented and Justly conducted, We
herewith present plan, which II responded TO with
hearty good will, cannot fall to give permanent re-
lief to the Destitute and Suffering while the return
to the benefaetors will be-First, A fns copy OF u
Steel Plate Bngraying to be delivered free OF charge
Second, Admission to the Grand Musical Reception;
aud, Third, Their award in the ApportiOnmen Of
tl5C 900 In United States Green backs to be appro-
priaied to certificate holders, the balance to be Ap
piled to the purchase Of Pictures, and the payment
Of discounts, commissions aud other expenses.
Athis apportionment will be made aud returned to
The holders Of certificates, in ,ueh lawful
committee Of Ave prominent gentlemen, selected
from among the certificate holders, sh-ll determine,
ratio proportion should the full number Of certln-
Gates not be sold The sale OF certiheates wilt posi-
lively close on the 10th Of October.
aS- Orders for certificates msy be sent direct to
US, with stamps for return postage, enclosing the
amount for the number Of certificates ordered. which
" q large amount, should be iu dTsft or post ohco
order, payable to the order Of GEoRGBw THOMAS,
which will receive prompt attention. Be particular
and write names plainly, giving date, town, county
and State. The following club rates To re-
spon ,ible Agen nfeen per cent ssiOn II DO
allowed on single certificate rates.
Five certificates to one address. - 90