Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-05-25
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

Jous MIrcHEL-The following Is Mr. Miteheis reply to
the Invitation extended to him by the citizens Of Rich
the 10th instant but owing to tho fact OF its having been
addressed to James Mayo, ESQ, instead Of "Joseph
M.ye Esq., Il remained In the Postoicc up to Tues-
day evening" person Of that being known In tho
city Mr. Mayo subscribing his name TO the letter Of
invitation Of the committee, so abridged Il as to
have doubtless led Mr.. Mitchell into this error.
The letter s repete with that high and noble patriot
ISM sound judgment and sincerity, characteristic OF the
distinguished writer.
Nkw YoRk, May 10, 1854.
Gentlemen have received your letter OF tho 9th iust
courteously conveying to the high honor OF In
vitaon to visit the city Of Richmond aud enclosing tho
far too aaering resolution adopted at public meeting
| held for that purpose
Ii distinction which value very highly; and It's
value Is much enchanted by tho frank and cordial APP
prevail expressed In the resolution and It's preamble
the which have pursued in relation to public af
fairs In this country. No feel scnsbly than
do how presumptuous IL would be- In q stranger and
refugee who has found shelter under the noble usu
tons aud laws Of thu, country to volunteer either de-
fence o. or an attack upon, any portion OF those laws
| and institutions never did Being challenged in
public letter to speak my mnd certain important
cia questions, did so frankly but without special
ference to any Institution as peculiarly American
lu fact the institution Of slavery, and the moral and
cia qucsons involved In it. specially American
but world vide aud old history. Regarded In this
point OF vicw every who has observed mankind and
studied the records Of society," Is cRted speak upon
il whou, ucurrng the charge Of presumption. Ameri-
can citizens Of the Southern States, who have most
fully recognized this rgh and their approval weighs far
more on the one side than the other-the vehemen.
censures Of school OF politicians Who under pretext Of
universal phianthopby seek discredLor break
to pieces that grand Republican Union which Is only
the sole shelter of liberty now, but its best hope and
guarantee for the future
have long wished aud designed to visit Virginia. and
shall gladly avail myself Of this opportunity visit the
homes OF those immortal Virgnians of the Revolution
whose names have been sacred to me from Boyhood.
On Friday, the e6th inst, therefore, shall be in Rich
mond where hope to spend days before proceeding
TO other parts Of the State.
Will you have the goodness communicate nv reply
and accept my thanks Tor the kind invitation
and the manner in which it has been tenderedg
have the honor remain, gentlemen,
Your obedent servant,
JOHN MITCHELL.
To Joskrn MAYO, Esq, and the members OF the Com.
mittee
The Mayor in pursuance Of the duty imposed upon him.
Chairman Of the meeting assembled for the purpose Of
extending this invitation, appointed the following COM
ntees of arrangement and reception. Saturday evening
is fixed for the dinner. We advised as to where
il will be given but suppose the Exchange Hoel-.he
place chosen by him bis arrival lie Is now in Char
ottesvie and will arrive here evening" by the
Central Railroad cars. The Committee Of arrangements
were busy at work, yesterday, making the necessary
preparations. The following the members composing
it
COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS.
Thos X. Price, Johr II Gilmer,
g. W. Randolph, VIM. +. Butler,
r. p, August Roscoe n Heath