Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-08-06

much 10 say that the self-denying enthusiasm
/ which Miss Cunningham has brought 10 her
task Is absolutely without parallel and the
whole country should know that during all
+ these years, aud through all these personal
sacrifices, this unselfSh aud high-minded lady
has never accepted cue dollar of remuneration.
and now attends 10 all the added duties Of her
position without salary, compensated only
by the measure of her success in adminis,ra-
tion, and the grateful recognition Of those who
know how ineStimabe have been her Sery-
ices.
The Secretary also resides upon the estate
adding 10 the stricter duties Of her office, those
of housekeeper.
This was deemed only properrecognition Of
her fidelity to her trust. The head gardener
Scotchman, is admirably qualified for the
position he holds. To his other responsible
ties is added that Of attending 10 the visitors
upon the grounds, and protecting the proper
ty from injury Several farm hands are en-
ployed there are wagons and au ambulance
for which two mules are kept: there is green
house, which becomes more aud more profta-
bic; and although the establishment Is on
modest footing for an estate Of 200 acres. IL
necessarily involves Unemployment Of several
people and the outlay Of considerable sums.
II the receipts from the boat are reduced be-
low their present amount. il will be impossible
TO keep the place IN order without aid. Ricid
eccncmyis meanwhile prac,iced, aud the pub
lic may rest assured that only under pressure
OF absolute necessity will an aims be asked
The Association has from time 10 time re-
ceived evidences Of interest from different per-
sons, which u takes great pleasure ia ackuoWl-
edglng. Foremost among these stand many
recent gifts from friends in New jersey, which
State, stimulated by the energy and cnthus-
asm Of It's Nice-Regent has forwarded flrni-
turc, carpets and antiquities to the value Of
nearly two thousand dollars. To these timely
| gifts is owing much Of the cheerful appearance
of the interior, once So desolate aud forlorn.
All gifts which add TO the ntcres, Of the place
| all objects which were cOn,emporaneous with
Washington, are much desired The plates
for printing copies Of Washngtou's will have
been presented by Mr.. Corcoran, Of Washing
ton, aud he also promises a hundred varieties
OF cvergrecns for the grounds. 4 velvet car
pet upon the staircase was the git Of Mr. Ken
DALI OF New York tho old clock at the stair
case landing Is among the New Jersey gifts,
aud marble bust Of Washington has been
lately deposited in the Bauquctiug Room by
It's owner, Mrs Eve, the Vice-Rcgent for Geor-
gia. \ Gift doubly valuable for its tmelincs1
to the uses OF the Council, was that Of Mrs.
Mitchell, Vice Regent for Wisconsin, plated
tea set and innumcrabe cups, saucers, &c. II
is not only appropriate but necessary that The
annual councils should be held upon the spot,
and It Is hoped tha, the time will come when
the members can be entertained there, simply
but sufficiently, without the present cxpedcnts
for ckeing out their accommodations. But all
these details can well be left I'LL the serious
and vital wants Of the Association arc proyil-
Cd for and the Council therefore once moro
commend their cause 10 a generous American
public, and ask from il at this time only tie
means Tor meeting those expenses upon which
the proper preservation of tho nations rua
property depends.
MARGAnrr !. " SurAr
Nirc-RC-Hrt o. Maine