The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-04-12
CABINET CHANGES,


10 fhe furthest prrge and limit Of truth
that beyond that Gmif H shall nor dare 30
PASS" CvRRAN on the trial Of Enerty.
1t is not for every man to read the signs
of the times--but the political as well as
the physical world has sometimes marks.
which are difficult to be mistaken. The
Rainbow is the sign nj peace-the black &
lowering horizon holds out the threat Of an
approaching storm.-We have more fears
than hopes. at present The RAIN Bow
seems to be fading; and a black cloud to be
gathering in the sky.
When we look to Washington, we see
changes and arrangements in the Cabinet,
which are calculated 70 have no ordinary
effec,s.--When we turn to the people, we
see the interest which they have reHec,ed-
every man thinks--every one speaks, ex-
sept the sly. housing politician-every. one
is on the watch for what comes next--cvery
pae waits. or redicts according to the stretch
o. his sagacity, the next link in the impor
tant chain of events.
Was Mr.. Smith fit for a Secretary of
State !--Or, why was he offered trip to
Russial
Is Mr.. Monroe the fit man to succeed
Him.
Is Mr.. Gallatin worthy of our conf :
dence.
BY what principles are we to gage the
President himself, in the midst of these
move ments!
These are the questions which burst from
almost every lip and are addressed to almost
overy ear.
But these things, will not go off in words
only-feelings will rapidly succeed to dis
cnssions. 1t may be expected that the par
ties most directly concerned will take a
deep personal interest in these events. Mr..
Il, -
between him and Mr.. Madsor.-the tics
between them are, cut and it is almost j.
die now to hope. that the " dogs of war"
full of fury, and resentment will not be let
Tbose.
We shall not shrink from our duty, on
this new occaAion.--we shall take up the
question, in few days--and freely lay our
own sentiments before the people. We
shall tell them, at least, what we think uf
Mr. Smith, Gallatin, Monroe and Madison.
The latter has difficulties 70 meel-and he
has duties to discharge. He who holds the
reins OF power, cannot always sleep upon
bed of roses. The post of honor is not
the nest of peace. The honors ofthe chair
are interviewer with Cafes Some would
not wish to be Atlas. though he bore the hea
vens upon his shoulders-But MIR. Madison
has too much nerve to sink beneath the
pressure, however he may ache under it,
He has his faults, and in our opinion, has
shovn them--but he has virtues, mixed with
chem, of SO pure character, & talents of
SUCH sterling value. as are calculated to win
our confidence.
Itpoin,s of this escrption do not deserve
the notice of the Press. it will degenerate
snfo : mere tinkling cymbail. "-Of what
use will 1t be : 1t might as well be redu-
eed TO barren 'sregister of births, & fairs
and funerals
We shall follow, as fast as we can catch
1t, the ray of Truth-beyond that limit we
neither dare nor desire to passive have
No interest to bend tile rays of Truth from
fheir purpose-We shall fearlessiy pursue
her, with the spirit that becomes her. If
our press should perish, other paths are
opea- Ii is happy circumstance that in
this Country, moderate share of enter,
prize is ali that is necessary for the man of
moderate desires.
We shall, probably. pursue course
which will please no one-excePt ourselves.
1t our conscience is at peace, we can all
ways find" in our souls drop of patience
Ito mitigate the clamorous censures of the
World.
The Painter tried to please every body,
and pleased nobody And the Editor should
never forget the following fable:
"a MILLER and his Sc" were driving
their Ass to Market. in order sell him
and that he might get ;hiiher fresh and in
good condition, they drove him on gently
before them. They had not proceeded far,
when they met company of travellers
sure, say they, you are mighty careful of
Your Ass methinks one Of you might as
well get up and ride, as suffer him to WALK
on at his ease, while you trudge on after on
foot. In compliance with this advice, the
old man set his Son upon the beast. And
now, they had scarcely advanced a quarter
OF a mile further, before they met another
company. You idle young rogue, said one
OF the party, why don't you get down, and
let your floor father ride! Upon this the
old man made his son dismount, and got up
nimselt. While they we're marching in this
manner, third company began to insult the
Ia her. you haCd hearted, unnatural wretch,
say hey, how can you suffer that hoor tad
To wade through the dirt, while you. like an
alderman, ride at your ease? The good
batured miller stood corrected, and imme
diately took his son up behind him. And
now the next man they met, exclaimed with
more vebemence and indignation than all
de rest--Was there ever such coufLe
Of lazy boobies to overload in so uncon-
sclonable manner, poor dumb Creature
who is tar less able to carry them than they
are 20 carry him. The complying old mai,
would have been half inclined 10 make the
riai had not experience by this time suffi
: ciently convinced him. thar there rannof Be
more fruiLesS aftemtitnhan to endeavouy
10 Please AL mankind"