Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-02-10
Tn The Editors of the Enquirer.

Gentlemen Permit lady, proud OF her Soy, ,hera SISTERS
and alive all that concerns the cuo and spirit OF the
"Old Dominion 10 ask the publication OF the "cncosed
pieces 10 your YaUao!c newspaper Already has 1t sent
hir GiImers gallant and eloquent Introduction and the
warm stirring appeal Of The Southern MGron" 10 the
,reme borders of our Sa,o-acady has "Vgina spoken
for the honor Of the ladies OF Richmond 1t f.test
therefore, that Vrgnans should earn through the press OF
Richmond of the noble Jealous efforts OF the patriotic Ala
bumians whom the appeal OF the "Souhen Maon" has
been elec.rifyng!
Through the Kindness of friend permitted to
py the "encIosed extacs-"the one" showing movement
"by the masses" 10 Montgomery, and the o.her' Of
the beautiful touching Instances Of heartfelt patriotism
OF which we have ever read
Could our unworthy and inexperienced pen bO ever
eloquent It useless employ II in praises The
BILE Aabamian needs euogy OF ours in lcords-for the
heart OF every reader of her "crquisite note will glow
with one" far more feeling and eloquent than AM voras
god-shoud be known and cherished from Virginia Tex
asor such spirit the glory Of her scr and country and
1t would be needless for lady remind you Messrs
Editors of the ,oondcrf influence Of the pressof line
cessy Of lis Scalous and generous aid to greet undertaking
like that proposed ty the Southern misunderstanding
over such wide region oil country, no concert OF action
can be obtained without II!
Wo trust, therefore, that you will, in your for The
honor of the South assist the "SouheTn ladies' by publish
ing and circulating whatever will aid or Is done in The
cause the portion OF country under your supcris
ion which may reach you by newspapers DC This would
The effect generally pursued OF enlghtenlng them
the actions OF others, and nfusing zeal into their
opn. SOUTHERNER.
JAN. l9th 1854.
[Copied from Montgomery alabama Journa of Ian H.
MOUNT VERNON AND THE LADIES.
Messs Editors "A few days snce the advertiser" OF
contained and glorious appeal In behalf of
Mount Vernon. That appeal came from patriotic South.
ern Woman; and 1t invoked the aid of her throughout
the South contribute funds for The purchase OF the saea
Bile portion of the Washington estate. The object in ITSELF
Is noble II Is nothing lese than securing the
ashes Of Washington from the grasp Of speculaors
II the plan succeeds Mount Vernon will be held in trust by
tho President of the United States and the Governor OF
Virens il will be preserved and improved In the name ol
"Sou,hcrn Women "hallowed resort Of all people"
1t is certainly practicable pan and more than th in
iyits lofty sentiments. Next 10 tic ministry Of Angels women
are the guardians of character and worth There was
true reputation That they did not rmbami vruous
fame that thoy did not hold in their hearts, keeping.
should rejoice 10 see their hands laid on the tomb OF WASH
inc ton aud Immortal pledge thereby given that their love
and devotion were consecrated 10 his lusrious memory
lie, US start the movement in Montgomery. We be.
gin with "ass Meeiing of the LADIES' in this city. The
theme will make the men eloquent and ladies liberal:
SOUTHERNER.
lCopel Daily Herald and Tribune OF ian l2h]
TO THE MEMORY OF WASHINGTON.
We received the following letter yesterday enclosing seven
dollars which shall keep The nucleus of larger fund
We trust that the example of our correspondent will be o.
lowed until the of The "Souern Malron be accom-
pshed and the tomb of the patriot be rescued from the chan
:cs of spolidtion and sacrlege
MonILE, JANUARY llth.
Gentlemen I'll have JUST read In your paper of to-day the
eloquent appeal noble Southern Maron he women oil
the South entreaing them aid in the purchase OF the
orav of Washington. Tears blinded me while read tears
flowing from mingled feelings Of love and Notwithstanding
for the memory of the glorious Father OF country and
modification that Icould give little towards aiding the sa'
cred work.