The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1804-10-06

tins alliance would tacihtate her progreis, and
that the aid of Eioquence would more efectually
dhpoe mankind, to receive from her theie ia'u-
tary counfels, OH which the welfare of the whole
race depended. On the other hand, Eioquexce
knew that vicious rs the world had become, her
admonitions, unleis enforced by her ally, tho
they might be heard with pleafure, could not
long be regarded with reverence.
The treaty being thus formed, the confede-
rates began their career together, with entire
good faith. They addreiied all they faw, and
erdeavored to reclaim thefe, who had patience
to hear them, from the brutality of ignorance,
and the mifery of vice. Truth adhering firmly
to her exalted principles, purified an undevia-
ting courfe. Without regard to wealth or pow
er, in the g!lded palace, and the itrawbult lhed,
TO the tyrant and the llave, her manners and
her language were the fame. Pride was always
offended by her iincerity. Power always felt
uncomfortable terror at her approach. They
therefore combined againft her, nfulted her in
grofs and barbarous terms, and often offered vi
olence to her perfon. Upon occaiicns like thefe
Eioinsuee, heppcd forth to refcue her friend
from danger. She often fucceeded in appeal
ing the wrath of thofe who had been employed
to perfecu.e her, and fometimes convinced them
that ihe was worthy of their friendihip and adj
miration.
! In procefs of time, Eioqnence began to per-
ceive that ihe herfelf was acting only feconda-
ry part. Truth was always treated by their
mutual friends, with the moi profound refpeet:
while that which was paid to herfelf, feemed
daily to be diminiihed-and what was fill more
Notifying, to be diminiihed exactly in proper
ton as their acquaintance with Tiutb increafed.
She never failed at firlt to receive the tribute of
their fervent admiration but in time this adj
mirat'on fubhded, and in fome inftances totally
disappeared. In fact ihe diicovered that fhe
was itill regarded merely as the handmade of
1'Wb, and that upon many occaiions her pre-
fence was deemed not only unneceGary, but in.
convenient: that ihe ferved no other purpofte
but to call the attention of mankind to the me-
rits of her friend: of which, when her hearers
were convinced, they gradually loft their refpect
for herfelf, by whom they were introduced. In
the exceis of her modification, ie one day
made a pathetic complaint on this fubjeet, in
the hearing of Truth. With the candour with
which The always tpoke, Truth told her, it was
IN vain to repine, her unaided talents, brilliant
as they were, however they might aInule the
IDLE, could never permanently fecure for her the
refpef or friendfhip of the wife. Eloquence
mortally offended at this reply, declared the
treaty void, and feparated herfef immediately
from her friend. Truth, unmoved at this event,
purified feadily the fame courle which fhe had
before marked out; but finding herfelf fome-
times impeded in her progrefs for want of her
former Allocate, endeavoured to re-collea and
TO adopt fome of the graces by which ne had
been diltlnguiihed. She learned, therefore, in
procefs OF time, to lay Aide the awkward and
Negligent phrafeology, which {he was accutom
ed to ufe, and to expreis her fentiments, not on.
y with the animation and 6rmneis which fhe
had before difplayed, but in language which,
tho plain, was always correct, fleeted with
care, and elegantly arranged. From the firf
moment of feparation, Truth has never fought
n f,I,a
not avoid her, but fhe never goes out of her way
TO ieek her, The aid of Eioquence on any mo-
mentous occurrence, is accepted, if offered, but
1t Is never tolicited, Truth is ALWAYS content
TO rely upon herfelf. She is right. Her credit
is daily riiing, and ihe is now known to multi
tpdes, blythe i,npiicity or her manners, the
piainnefs, perfpicuity and brevity of her diff
courie, the unfhaken firmnefs of her mind, and
her inconquerable attachment to every principle
tending to promote the liberty and haopnefs
of mankind. f., ,-r n. s.o, -, I. !
El0q~ence, after fhe had lefure for reflection,
ioon perceived that this feparation If general
~ known, would greatly impair if not deftroy
heriniiuence. she took therefore the utmoit
care to conceaiit. Even when ihe was anirnat-
ed by the mott deadly hate, ne failed not to
profets the utmoh veneratiou for her ancient
ally, and often, availing herielf of what ihe had
learned IN her infancy, affirmed her appearance,
do Weii DIS ilSr name. In this Character, and in
this way, fhe has invariably impofed on gno-
rance and credulity, and fcrupled not to advo-
cate the moit perncious doctrines. She has not
only defended errors, but crimes. Influenced
by ambition, or feduced by ayarice, fhe has be-
come occahonally the advocate of murder, of
tyranny, OF pertecution, war and defolation of
every act, which Injuries individuals, or laws
waite world. To crafty her incorporate
love OF fame, and fondnefs for wealth, fhe will
take any lide, of any queftion, and if her ia
Tents are admired, is content that her princi-
piles fhall be condemned. Such is her abandon
ed efrontery, that ihe has been known to de-
nounce 7rNtb herfelf, as an impoitor, and to
claimin the name of Truth for herfelf, the ho-
mage and admiration of the world.
But this lhameful proftitution of her fDlendid
talents, isnot withoutfome interruption. Some
times influenced by her mothers fpirit, fhe de-
votes herieIfto the fervice OF 7tutb, with the
zeal and intrepidity of her ancient friendfbp.
Then it is that The afiumes new form, Her
voice feems more than human. Her eve Teens
TO 1alh with the fire of heaven, and DELIVERING
only the precepts of 7rufb, flle is heard with
ten thouiaDd emotions, which lhe alone is able
to deicribe.
So prohigate, however, has her conduit ee-
morally been, that fhc has excited the general
Indignation of mankind and unlefs fhe will be
content to be again the handmade of Truth, if
is faid, that petition will be fpeediiv preCented