The Washington herald., 1908-04-12

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groups are three bas-reliefs. The first
representing firing on Fort Sumter. The
other two represent the Senate and House
amending the Constitution.
Represents Cabinet.
The second story. first grorp. repre-
sents the members of the cabinet in eoan-
ell. while Seward points toward Europe,
as though explaining the Importance of
the act. The second group. officers of
the navy and prominent Union men who
stood by the President during the war.
The third. the fail of Richmond and
the surrender Of Lee.
The crowning figure is the President
in the act Of signing the proclamation.
At his feet are Liberty and Justice, while
behind sits Time. watching the hour
glass. missioned. as it were, from heaven.
AT the base Of the steps leading from the
center structure are equestrian statues
OF leading commanders Of the army"
How much money was raised By the as
sociatiOn is not known, but If the law
was strictly complied with. the full
amount of 100000 must have been sub
scribed, as the records in the Office Of the
Chief Of Ordnance, War Department,
shows that twelve bronze guns we're is
sued 70 the association under the act ap-
proved June q. 1865 That act provided
that no metal as aforesaid shall be thus
appropriated until the voluntary sub
scription for said purpose and actually
In the hands OF the treasurer shall
amount to 100000"
liz the Office Of the Treasurer of the
United states there is nothing 10 show the
existence Of the association except sew
eral hundreds OF the blank certificate
receipts. and a half dozen copies OF Vol
/, No. !, Of what evidently was intended
TO be q periodical devoted to the move
ment. called The National Lincoln Monu-
ment. II bears date OF May a. 1853 The
salutatory Of the publication is as fol-
lows
This publication viii be sent 70 those
only who have been furnished with sub
scription books and authorized TO receive
donations
Many Donations Received.
Gen. Spinner treasurer OF the National
Lincoln Monument Association, has re-
Gently received several substantial dona-
tions to the Lincoln Monument. including
500 from the First National Bank of
Titusville, Pa, and 800 from PlacerviIle.
Cal.
y. H. Gray. postmaster at Austin. New.
recently forwarded 500; A. Griffin. post
master at Yolo. Cal. has forwarded $40:
A. J. Lowry, Of Piacervile. Cal. $50. and
Oid Colony National Bank. Plymouth.
Mass. $50.
Notices OF large number Of smaller
donations have been received. for which
we have not space in this issue Of the
Monument but they will be noticed here
after
The first Issue Of the Monument also
contains the following letter from the
secretary OF the association:
The managers Of the National Lincoln
Monument Association desire respectfully
bat earnestly 20 call TO the attention OF
the public. and especially 10 all 70 whom
subscription books Of the association have
been forwarded. 10 the importance and
magnitude Of the enterprise On which
they nave entered.
The annexed description OF the pro-
posed monument affords as correct an
idea of the design as can be coramuni. /
Gated without occupying greater space:
and those holding subscription books are
requested 70 bring IL TO the attention Of
all persons in their vicinity who may be 4
expected 20 feel an interest in this great
national work
Give All Chance 80 Centribute.
IT IS the purpose Of the managers TO /
so extend the circulation Of their sub
seription books as to give every person /
friendly to the enterprise opportunity to 1
contribute. To this end our books have
already been placed in the hands Of every
national bank. and with every postmaster
in the majority Of the States. and we
shall continue the distribution OF them
until all the public officers in every de-
partment of the government are supplied
with books and authorized to receive sub
By this plan We secure a high degree
of responsibility in our agents. with no
diminution OF the fund for commission
or expenses The whole amount contrib
uted will thus be faithfully applied 10
the erection Of the monument.
THE great number Of agents which our
plan embraces renders Il peculiarly i'm
portant that each should upon his own
motion. act with all reasonable prompt
ness and efficiency in the presentation OF
the subject 70 all those from whom con-
tributions may be expected.
1T should be the purpose Of every agent
10 raise some specific amount. proportion
ed 10 the facilities he enjoys. We earnest
y request that this may be done and
that from month 10 month. or quarter
10 quarter. as may be most convenient
The amount in hand be forwarded to the
treasurer OF the association. The national
banks, from their connection with the
wealth and business Of the country. GER II
-ainly enjoy superior facilities for the col
lection of funds for the association. and
t Is thought that the mere presentation
II the subject to each OF their customers
oy some person connected with the bank
would result In the realization OF a sum
equal TO half the cost OF the monument
Each national bank now has a subscrip-
ion book, and is earnestly requested to
make systematic effort I'm behalf OF
he work.
"A like effort is urged upon every per-
on authorized to receive donations to
he funds OF the association.
1T is little more than twelve months :
ince the National Lincoln Monument
Association was incorporated By Con-
-ress. and less than six months since irs
omplete organization for business. In
his short time more than 5000 agencies
ave been set to work, end that number |.
vii be doubled in the next sixty days
Already contributions are coming in !
rom the distant States and Territories.
nd II IS demonstrated that wherever an
arnest effort has been made the people
re ready and anxious to contribute.
To Press Work.
It is the purpose-the determination of 2
he managers-to press the work with !
igor, and though the enterprise is one
I the greatest and most elaborate OF the !
ind ever entered upon in any country. 7
he managers are pledged to It's compile c
on within the coming four years, and a
be nledge will he redeemed hafnrn - 4