Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-07-28

We cannot yield the hope of success and
the position assumed by Mr.. Washington in
vites this course, and guarantees il, provided
The "lile" be securely vested In, and obtained
directly by Virginia.
We trust that neither the ladies nor youfself
will consider us as indinposed to acknowledge
the proprieiy of the course which Mr.. Wash
ington has thought proper TO pursue--or, so far
misapprehend our feelings as 10 regard US as in
different to the privacy Of the personal pfoprie-
lorship Of Mount Vernon. We are aware Of
the various and delicate points which the mere
casuist may raise on this subject. Bot the pa
irim who reflects on il, in iis national, hisiori-
cal and moral relations, is forced 10 regard
Mout Vernon as part and a parcel Of a na-
ton's inheritance, far too intimately blended
with the mamie, services and fame uf Washing
ton, 10 be separated
May we express the hope that the Commit
mtiee and the ladies' Of Virginia will concur in
these views, and energeiicaly resolve to secure
the title to Mount Vernon, and efficiently aid
US to raise the funds netessary For the purchase
thus making the day DOT distant when it may
become the Mecca Of the lbery-loving spirits
of the world Their promP, and affirmative
response, will brighten hope, strengthen conf
donce. and secure the more speedy completion
Of that efficient organization, with which we
desire TO commence the winters exerions.-
Deeming it most appropriate that the daugh-
ters Of his native Stale should conduct this en-
terprise in his honor, we respectfully renew
the invitation to the Richmond State Commit.
tee and 10 the other invited ladies to unite with
.rI 70 tl,. tral uf
Union''-aud to assume at once tile duties and
responsibilities which circumstances Of patri-
otc nature have hitherto compelled US to en-
deavor to fulfil alone-however unworihilyl
Virginia all eyes are turned to you-hun-
dreds are waiting your action to commence
their efforts with renewed vigor, and we would
that YOU were apprised to the full extent Of tho
importance attached elsewhere to your position
and influence on this subject. Your sisters il
the State beside you, alive 10 the beauty Of ihi:
, act by woman, have outs.ripped all others il
their practical zeal-showing they are not Ri
, Van Wrinkles. Where will you be-
, May we not, with proud confidence, point IL
, the van--for the spirit Of the Old DominioI
/ can neither be asleep nor departed Shall il
r not soon be heard, from the sea-shure TO tn
mountains, in such tunes as shall reach ans
electrify patriotic hearts from Maine 10 Texa
Q sending us. by one irresistible impulse, s.
: far forward in the path Of success, that ihi
{, cause will no longer need our feeble pen-per
! miitiug this, we trust, to be our farewell u
. forbearing and generous public, to whom "
= now tender our mos. grateful thanks. Yer
}, respectfully yours. A. SOUTHERN MArRoS.
5 Nov. eth, 1854.
r On the reception Of the above letter, the La
= dies of Richmond held a meeting, in order {
+ respond to the invitation to form the Noun
S Vernon Central Committee Of the Union. Tb
II following officers were chosen, after unanimous
$ ly voting the "Southern Mairon' to be thsi
II President
+ PresideR.-TnE SOUTHERN MATRoS.
a Vice Presidents s-Mrs. WILLIAM +. RIronlE
/. Mrs. +. SENMEs,
IS Mrs. w. II. MAcFARLASD,
d Mrs. w. ID. BLAIR,
n Mas BENJAMls b. MNoR,
i Mrs. JoRS TYLER, of Charles City.
d Mrs. w. C.. RNEs, OF Albemarle,
q Mrs. HESNoHAM C HARRISON, Goochland,
II Mrs. JoHN b. FLoyD, of Washington co.
= S-cretory. A. NJ MEAD.
= TreGsurer.-Mr w. ii. MAofARLAsD.
l. Honorary Members II. CUssISGHAs
% Rosemonte, S. c.
# Mrs. w. j. Eve, Augusta, Ga.
Il Mrs. p. X. Dickinson, Wilmington, N.
Mrs. J. MlIwARp, Philadelphia, Pa.