The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-10-09
RICHMOND. OCTOBER 9. 1919
FOR THE ENQUIRER.
no THE YOUNG MEN or RIcHMo,

j. passing OIL the WHY'S thnS, unmlXeu with
these national troubles, which threaten, and
have already assaulted our Country, and, i'm
the lap of peace and plenty, we could calm
iy view the troubles OF distracted Europe,
an excuse existed for the indulgence of i'm
sloicsce and easc.--Bot when that STERN
which has so lCng ragged ON the other side OF
the Atlantic, bends it's course in awful fury
towards this land of liberty and happiness,
and when Indeed the dogs Of war are vel
ling with savage ferocity on our frontiers
spreading slaughter and devastation here
vert they appear-to repose at such time
on the bosom Of domestic comfort, and while
the citizens of every other quar.er of our
state are arming with dauntless intrepiditv to-
meet its horrors, reflects disgrace on the
youth of Richmond unworthy the American
name. How desirable soever the nreser
walton OF peace and however unpopular the
war, with some of us may be,) yet since Ia
the allwise dispensations of unerring provi-
fence it has fallen to the lot of our Coun-
try, every tie Of nature. of liberty and of ho-
nor calls on us 10 give it orr aid.
Gladly would l blot from nv rcmcm-
brance the many efforts that have lately
been made, in this city, TO raise Voluntarily,
band who, under the starry standard of
our Country, would present to her enemies
another sample of Virginia .bravery.-Bu
remembrance presents it daily i'm more NOR
tisying colors, and when even i'll the town of
Petersburg Gnconsiderabie compared to
this,) see the blaze of patriotism which
has burst forth, am almost ashamed 20
own myself citizen of Richmond Where
is that spirit, which in the day of peril and
danger supported cur ancestors under so
Iany complicated difficulties, where is that
love OF Liberty which led them through
seas of blood to independence. Much l fear
1t has not descended from them To us, and
that instead of a race as brave and firm as
they were, the world will see US degenerat-
cd into contemplate effeminacy.
My youthful fellow-citizens, when YOU
see the sworn enemy to every thing which is
dear to man, actually in possession of part
ct that Land of freedom for which our ia
Tiers fought and bled and died when you
see them ieagued too, with the merciess saw
ages OF the desert, spreading horror and
slaughter wherever they appear,-can you,
do you wish or intend to remain inactive un =
I'll You shall be dragged unwillingly to the
held Ian you look cody Oh and see fa-
theirs, many of whose heads the hand of
time has marked. tearing themselves from
The bnsoms of distracted (and often destitute
tamiiies) TO meet alone the common enemy
Forbid 1T, honor Shall it be said that in
Virginia. 50 Justly famed for her ardent at.
tachmens to the cause of liberty and who
sto ID SO proudly pre-eminent in the " times
that tried mens' souls" there is a man who
]arbors in his bosom sentiments so dis
graceful and wn,nanly Think you that
the spirits of the brave who have sunk to
rest. by all their Country's wishes best"
can ever smile with appreciation on us, if in
the day of trial we desert our Country
Snail Richmond be the o,,iy place which has
not sent Volunteer to fight in the common
cause l-If so, well may il &c said that i'm
morality and dissipation haze rooted out ev-
cry hner feeling of the soul. When look
on the many able yonng men with which this
town abounds. each of whom might be a
hest, and think that among the number
there are not forty who are willing TO step
forth in defence of the injured hoRor of our
Country cannot but wish that sate had
placed me in another and abetter situation
hat the beardless BOYS, whose little
hearts (spite of the want of examplel swell
with sentiments which would do henos to a
veteran, should be more ready to follow
through every danger the fortunes OK our
Country, than those whose duty it is, to set
them an example worthy elimination is a
stain which you will do well to wipe or. ere
the die he fixed too deep and it be forever
TOO late do net pretend, my fellow -citi :
izens, to possess more patriotism thanh trust
las fallen to the share of many of you, but
, i love my country as / love my life, and
though have many forcible Inducements
1Ar wishing torPeace, YET since she is involv-
ed in war, L would cheerfully brave its hor-
rors in defence of her rights-Youth is, the
time for action: where can there he a better
cause, than the cause of Liberty and an in
Jnrcd country? Fin the tales Of former times.
you lind no interest which can rouse ou-
II IN the catalogue Of our fathers elories,
there 10 nothing that bids YOU buckle on
yoGr arihDr aud rush to the feId--go to the
veteran who thirty seven years ago, beat
the p,oGgh- hare into the sword, who is now
borne almost TO the grave by age and mfr
lnity--teil him OF your -country's wrongs, tell
him your cOuatrymen are impressed and
compelled 60 fight the battles of our enc.
MY, tell him yonr country's honor is insult
Ell anh tIampled on--and if he suppresses
the pang of regret for the loss of that man
]" strength WHICH enabled him to draw the
sword IN the day ofI1eTl and Gangct.-.-then
say that ain wrong. Tell him the blood
hounds Of Britain with the nerci,ess saya
gsS are at this moment III our territories
and 1t the tidiftgs do not nerve his ancicn,
arm with ALMOST yoathfn vigor, then say
that we shallb justified in staying at home
Why should We Shifer the hardy sons o.
NJ ntucky and Ohio 70 surpass us III patrio.
tisns
they can shed tears Of indignation anC
regret at not being permitted to fight the
enemies ~ their Country, while we. a
nt't'Sl all her Injuries, and even whe;. he-
rights and liberties are Invaded, can re-
pose III liStles inactivity and whilr many ~
honest soul whore family NAV he even now
m IF