Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-02-19

We have to thank M.. Woodhouss for copy OF
nsu n,scs of music. viz IA Grand March, composed
in honor Of the erection Of the Washington Statue
February -, 1885," by James Z. Mssrnter.
IMPORTANT AND INTERESTING LETTER
The following important and intere'i's letter
from the Secretary Of the Grand Masop'c Lodge
Virginia, furnishes some valuable facte;
To THE SOUTHERN MATRoS,
President of the Mount Vernon Association
DEAR LApY:-You ask for my opinion OF Inc "uh
mate liability Of Virginia for the redemption OF mel
bonds, should they be issued for Inc Pufe"o'e VI
Mount Vernon"
almost hesitate to put my answer IN ~riting, ioi
the simple reason that it 10 positive ano uneqaVo
cal, as TO parake of that enthusiasm Whicn' among
the unrefscting, too frequently cha';obss douot
aud thereby defeats itself. So far from any hdof"J
on the part of the State, may ASSERT mat she can
under circumstances. make as prohtaole an taoese
ent If she could be induced to look at II as mere
matter Of dollars and cents; which. however, wiz
no. Tor a moment beevei but will proceea az one
to show the basis of my opinion. Virginia Issues hei
bonds TO run thirty four years. for the sum Of
S200, 900, in this way. Mr.. Washington receives
Them in full payment, conveys Mount vefno1 u
trust TO Virginia, and she to the Ladies Mount Fer
non Association, upon the terms OF tnelr ona,,s,
command $50, this you pay over al once " 'nt
treasurer OF Virginia, and With the massive aid o
such talents and energy as Everett, Iancey, McWl
lie Ruggles and Brown, can there be doubt IN me
mod of the most tmd of your raising the sl4OOUU il
one or lat most two more years, when that VIII o.
handed over to the Treasury-and thus the Stale VII
have gained $4,000 per annum for 80 years that oe
Jog the annual interest on the whole sum
Again. dear Lady, your success IS plaeea oey9na on
prodr.ntuys by The late action fthe Grand Lodge
Virginia, with copy of which have furnished ynn
and from peruss OF which. any skeptc, particular
ly fhe be Mason, must indeed be too far 6syond tn
reach of a, guuent or proof dedpeed from the array
facts and figures TO be AFFECTED By anything eoun
add.
Thrty.6ve Grand Lodges, with membership OF at
fliated aud nonaftilisted Mssons, amounting Il
350UOO, will promptly hasten, with reverence Tor the
departed brother, and enthusiasm for the holy cause
in which you are engaged, topour into your treasury
as many dollarsi thus enabling you to return ~
shor, date the money to Virginia, asd Save at Le1s
$l00,000 for necessary Improvements. WIN NY oes
wishes for your success,
p;,,mood v,b Is an 1sy ySa''' truly John DOVE
RESPONSE OF THE MASoNS OF ALABAMA TO THE
MOUNT VERNON MOVEMENT.
The following We copy from the mobile Dali,
Mercury
MASONIC NOTICE.
Masonic HALL, Mobile Lodge No. 40.
At e regular communication OF Mobile Lodge, No
TO- held al Masonic Hall on The lst nssan, the follow
lux pLcouoic oee w ~
90:
WHEREAS, We have been informed that the Crane
Lodge Of Free Masons of Virginia has agreed 20 con
tribute out of its funds towards the purchase by tina
state as the Trustee Of the "Moupt Vernon Associa
tiou" OF the Home OF Washington; and whereas that
SUN added to the proceeds Of the Lecture" of thu
gifted Everett and the collections made by other pa
trio,ic Citizens viii! not be sufficient to complies the
purchase. Aud whereas are anxious to contribute
10 that obsst, and thereby manifest our reverence
for the memory Of the Father Of his Country, whose
exalted virtues shed honor and lustre upon the Ma
mic fraternity, of which he was meubsr:
Therefore, be itresolv=d Thet We, the members
Of this Lodge, will pay sGch Gum as We can sever
ally afford in aid Of eaii purchase, and tina; the w
NJ. be requested to make proper application OF The
funds thus raised.
Resolved, further, That earnestly recommend
to our brethren throughout this State to follow OIL
example, and 10 that end the Secretary ofths Lodge
will communicate the above preamble and resoiu
tious to tue several Lodges, and 10 the NJ. w
Grand Master Of the State, and that a committes
be appointed by the w. II. TO solicit subscriptions
in furtherarce of the above o'j-ct.
JAS. A. MILLER, Secretary.
If We may judge by these auGnries, the ladies
will triumph 10 their patriotic object without th:
assistance of those who may not sympa:hizs will
,l:sir uobls aims or hsve faith in ihel. eIertions.