The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-04-22
ny REQUEST.
PURCHASE OF MOUNT VERNON.
CHEERING PROSPECTS.

We earnestly call the attention " WV
readers 10 the correspondence, appeal anu
official report Of the Mount Vernon Assocta'
ton, which follows. Al true patriots must
REJOICE al the prospect Of Mount Vernon
balny soon secured to such glorious destiny.
We cannot too highly commend the nntirlnS
perseverance OF the Ladies, the generous
and patriotic position they assume towards
Mr.. Washington, their country, and espe-
cially towards Virginia. We call upon all |
our coantrymen to whom the name OF Wash.
ington i sacred word, to 90 yealously to
work IN aiding these ladies, and presenting
to the world the glorious spectacle OF
grateful nation, by cunsecrating the home o.
It's political father, aud By placing u IN
charge Of the mother State, on his own tthe
next birth day in order that heneetorih the
birthday Of Republican gratitude nay be The
same as his. Richmond EaqRrer.
TO GOVERNOR WISE :--SIR-lt is with
feelings Of the deepest qualification that we
enclose sou the lolluwlng correspondence
between Mr.. WIN. F. Richie and Mr. j. A.
Washington. which has been placed at ogr
tisnnssI, and We are assured thal s"u' ~
R Fall With pea nslrat the prospectnay the
certainty new-tbat Virginia. at no distant
day, can take under her sacred charge the
home and grave Of Washington, with the
patriots Of our country to care for and adorn
III for he is fieir Father, as well as her " H.
lu.irious son -
In the name Of all who desire from love
to his memory, or from national pride, TO see
the contamination 1T such result, but espe-
eially in behalf OF tie Ladies Of the Mount
Vernon Association Of the Union,a who
have devoted themselves to its attainment
We ask your exceliency to place this cures
pnndence before tile General Assembly nf
yaur State, which meets in December next,
with our petition for what further legislation
may be necessary TO secure succusslul and
speedy arrangement with Mr. Washington.
His present conditions Of sale are, YOU per-
ceIve, the same as those given 10 Governor
johnson nearly two years ag,. While we
can but regret that Mr.. Washington feels that
neither consistency nor his personal opinions
will permit HIM TO act with any party but
Virginia. we appreciate his having consented,
solely TO ''gratlfy others and carry out a dc.
srabIe public measure" to place the estate
once more at the disposal Of Virginia. Her
position to the Ladies Of the Mount Vernon
Association remains materially the same, as
no stpuiatiuns are made as 10 the source OF
funds used, &c, 20 interfere with il.
We have asked and obtained the privilege.
not only Of presenting the purchase mo
ney for Mount Vernon. in order TO tender
National tribute of lave aud reverence to
him whose memory should ever live III the
hearts Of his indebted cnuntrymen--but.
also, Of sufficient share in its custodanship
T. enable present and future generations to
alorn il a. far a. a grateful nation desires,
and We haye no inleation Of occupying les,
Hasa and patriots icifIkoid IL? Ii is with
confidence. therefore, that we expect. through
the generous patronage Of the public, to be
enabled TO present our National purse " to
your Exeellency in time TO have il accompany
your petition III our behalf TO tie General
Assembly.
Tie constitution anil by.laws, made Oh.
iigstory BY the provisions Of the charter
granted T. the Association on the 18th Of
March lat, be prepared By the first legal
ability, aud submitted for your appreciation,
and the Charter formally accepted as soon as
circumstances, depending upon the successful
resumption 81 our operations, and the conye.
nience OF the parties no are TO meet on the
occasion will permit
] have the honor to be, with sentiments Of
highest esteem, most respectfully wears,
4 SOUTHERN M.iFROS.
President y ihe l.4lies III !. s. 81 lie Union.
fEsrusg l-ia, 81.
Richmond, Dseenber :, 1856
Nh. ]. 4. WASHINGTON Diam sR;-
Feeling deep interest in the future safety
aud improvement nf Mount Vernon. and b..
ing Impressed with the prapriety and neees.
siiy oi accomplishing il without tlelay. am
lmpelled 70 address sou, 10 entrrat that you
viii reconsider and withdraw yuur deter
minatian a. expressed IN yogr letter II the
National lEtellIgeneer In April last. and
consent place tie tsis,e once n,ors Al tn,
disposal u virginia. d. 80, confident tba,
10 4 herenses exist whirh cannot and will
not b satisfactorily arranged aud hope,
Msrtlare, that YOU will accede 10 the uni
Fersai Sisbes 81 patriots in tits matter. a.
youf motive ia desiring to place the estate
under the protection of Virginia, il 10 secure
i's saeredness sad safety in,iplate.
am, with sentiments IL tie highest con.
siaefa.i0n, !Vsrf, rsspee,faiIy.
W.. r. RfTcHlE.
i5uat Venom. Jar84ry !, 1857.
To Wv. T. RncHig, E.q..-DEaR SIP
Daias 70 prolonged abs ice from homs, /
DID nol receive your letter It Deeptuber sth,
1850. an'il wi:liin Few days pl.t.
10 order % ensure tie preservation 1T
Meant Vernon, hats been willing. rir spt.
~ fesrs, 70 plite d. property IL ne hand.
u tie Siats u Virginia. Bpan term. viii
which J believe you are already familiar.
ffoa llie action q our Legislature Dn he
subject. ! have bren lei 10 believe HAT tie
siste Was not inclined to acquire il un these
eondht a.. " am mistaken IN this. abd IL 4
shopld APPEAR, daring the next session OF
The Genera Assembly, that Virginia wishes
- obtain Mpubt Vernon, shagd b. stilil
willing t. transfer II tl her ii Tie manner I
have heretofore proposed IN letter dated
Jane 1871. 1855. addressed 70 Joseph Jphn.