Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-06-29
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beepes an aryumeat to bs able and unans~era0e ai'
ssks il for publication 'his convictions must h"H
been satisfied"
Our contemporary must remember, that az IN
time of the alleged endorsement OF Rutfnsrs so"T
tonism, Mr.. Lstcher was simply "altorney al Id"
practcing n the County and Circuit Superior Cou't
of Law and Chancery for Rockbridge and the I'D
joining Counties He had not become "i"n'
John Lstcher," of national reputation. He was
nevertheless, a man of matured judgment, abe ah
competent TO discern the power and force OF what
might hear; and would most certainly have contra
diced any publication that falsely charged him will
endorsing sentiments he did not approve. Therefore
il Mr. Letcher did sign that letter, and If, within IN
last eleven years, he has failed publicly to re
pudate the sentiments it contains, we cannot se
what excuse either he or his friends can offer. III
record may be appealed to for the proof of presTn
soundnsss; the opposition do not charge him with ab0
litionsm now; they charge upon Mr.. Letcher an OF
fence which they slege greater than the Democrac
condemned in Summers, and just regard to party con
sisency requires that tbs charge should be met, ant
dsproyed, or we should abandon all idea Of nomna
ting Mr.. Letcher. The charge Of the opposition il
DETAINED the institution 80 dear to Virginia, as
peruicous institution" consuming plague nj
yellop fever and black vomit, an infected coumr1
aud its touch corrosire. These are the charges W.
shall have to defend Mr.. Lstcher from, if We non'l
nate him. and We want the people to know the defence
before they make the nomination. II Mr.. Letchel
can satisfy the people that his defence fully meelf
and overthrows all the charges; thatho chances o
defeat will be risk ed with him as the candidate, Will
these charges hanging over him. and If Virginia ii
satisfied that the election of Mr. Lstcher, with these
charges will not create dissatisfaction among her els
ter Southern States and that these charges will not
be pointed at, both North and South as evidence OF
an emancipation feeling in Virginia then Mr.. Letcher
can still be considered candidate for the nonba.
tion.
Our Petersburg coemporary Gays
Suppose Mr.. Letcher were to aver that he did not
hear the speech did not read the note or were tn
give even the Identical explanation Mr.. Everett gave
of the appearance of his TO the Sumner testino
nial-wouid the Enquirer" stil that the speech
OF Ruffner fair exponent of Mr. Letchers opln.
ions" ,"
The Enquirer" does not aver that Ruifners speech
is any "exponsnt OF MIR. Lecher's opinions. ~
We are merely asking for the pamphlet to zee tho
natre of the phoic charge aud the defence, 80 hst
they may be compared as to whether we can reiuts
the charge with the defence.
We have no feelings or interest in the matter what
ever-we are uninterested in the nomination oi any
man. have preference, we have no antipathies;
We wish the party to act advisedly and we shall b"
bound by its actions. We read this pamphlet during
our cndstship at Lexington, and, speaking from nt
hat half haa mt bpp
We we're not the parties that exposed this pamphlet,
but is duty TO consider every charge that may
effect the defeat Of the party and raise d warning
voice in time. No hostility 10 hlr. Lecher aoluate-
US in this; it is not that tive love- him less but onF
party more, that induces ia consider so repeated
y these charges and their probable effect
MISS MARY MORRIS HAMILTON, VICE REGENT
OF THE MOUNT VERNON ASSOCIATION. FOR
THE STATE OF NEW YORK
The appointment OF tha lady, the granddaughter oi
n M. sta, oil Eew lo:k, hsa eiIcted ths heary ~
,,,,v, of ALI the friends ot the cause. Inc steri"s
qualities of her cultivated mnd-her enthusiasm
t.upered by calm, clear .iudgInent--her energy
directed by system-her high rocin poslt'on' and th
administrative ability she seems to inherit emlnehuS
fit her for the prominent position she hoas 10 'he
Association. We have had the pleasure OF perhslng
her published circular to the ladies OF Ne" York
She adopts simple and practical method "tor the
purpose of enabling every one, through the length
and breadth of her State 10 units n securing this
national object so dear to every American heart
She will be assisted by standing committee ei
,adies," by large number of LADY managers III
each county, city and large village and oy an "aa''
sory committee Of gentlemen" from different parts o
the State.
The funds are to be deposited in the New YORK
Life Insurance and Trust Company
The ofIic. of the Association in the city of New
York ia in the Cooper Institute Actor Place. Regular
meetings Of the committees for consultation or DUST
ness will be held there on the frs; Monday OF every
month, at IL o'clock, A. NJ, and the ofhce WILL oe
omen daily from 9 A. NJ. to 3 p. M where suoscr'p-
ons will be received in person or oy letter. or any
further information given
This looks like all efficient and Systematic orgah'-
zatiou which cannot fail to bring forth great results.
M,ss Hamilton, in her circular, says, in regard 10
ths purchase money, what proportion OF the wno'e
gum ia expected from State cannot now be named
bu IL is confidently belered that, u necessary me
,cbole amount could be forthcoming" Nenturesome
"a this declaration may aeem, We do not doubt that
the sequel will prove it ia strictly truei but as the
cspital stock of the association for purchasing and
embelishine is limited to five hundred thousand dol
lars the donation Of New York. munlfcent as it may
be, will not deprive the sister States of the glory o
contributing liberal share to The sacred objects OF
| the association.
>A~-
The Hon. Mrs. ISAAC L. MORSE, vice Regent Of
Louisiana, has lately forwarded TO Mr. George W.
Rings of Washington, treasurer Of the Mount Yer
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