The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1814-08-10

: and our towns from military contribution "a
iorcc utterly inadequate C. any thing ike de-
fence. Tins course OF conduct We cannot
bat think in the highest decree inpoiitc be
cause, While it holds olt a Show Of protection.
1t must tail before the first attack, and VIII
necessarily produce q depression of The pub.
iic mind corresponding to the horcs X cncour-
aged. Should the enemy get possession Of
Boston, the contribution from this Town alone
would maintain garrison that would make 1T
secure tor five years. Ca. we then &c so be-
sottCd rs - wait III Cur towns are riu,..,ered
and Our resources t. h,uisteti bc the enemy be-
fore we think Of defence StiH every BODY
asks how are VIC 30 defend ourselves We
answer;
Lee the people be awakened TO sense Of
the real state ct the country. Let all palt,r
teclingbe buried in a DISCRIMINATION. 20 defend
our iand Let no angry sarcastic anus,oIls be
maze TO pas differences OF opinion. we shall
| have leisure IN sec,.c l!lcIa on die RETURN of
peace. And first, lct the state and gcneral
governments set the example by displaying a
iberaiity OF sentiment that Shall make Us ftv-
gSt that there are two parties N the cclntrv.
Ii the enemy IS determined to make 10 DIS
tncuon o. parry, WHY should we among our
selves
The undivided force OF dc nation is reouir
cd for It's defence. They who st.H think IS
peace, " ii soon be awakened srcn. thlir
creams or security b the thunder q the enc
my's cannon. Eut how few now think Of
peace The most poi':oat,,. sign of the times
Is, that though almost al arc sensible of the
greatness OF the danger, hsrJ,lV one dares tell
his thoughts 70 his ncighbors. we wander q
bout the streets with looks of terror and IL
mdlement, and seem 70 think that Whispering
our iears viii augment che general peril. We
must learn to lcok the danger la the FACE, &
sccuStom ourselves 70 contemplate its most
fi15htiul aspect. IfthiS Sul:l:c7s36 continues,
Ehe country is iost.
Oar military arrangements, says one man,
arc rendered Ineffective by the incapacity OF
tac government another interrupts, and saws
tacy are thwated by fairy ohhosiion a
third starts up and attributes their failure 10 =
general want Of military knowledge IN the
countp. And what # it be true thar al these
Causes contribute to the same erect These
mutual c17DiiFGti1Hs c,W n~Uer IeNqcdy tic g
w, G'3 91Ue rs Sfc.ET'y d: They only embitter
the minCs otmcn towards each other. IEEv
MAKE Us REMEMBER CUR PARTY AND
FORGET THE REPUBLIC. Away, then, with
these private qlarrcs a. such time so full
OF danger & dishnnor. Let the whole energy
o. the nation be bent to is defence
but in what manner shall tnis be done is
the general question. We rcpiy--Lct the
war on the frontier be prose Cuted no farther
IMAM as II serves 10 create diversion Of the
enemy's tcrce, and contributes 20 the general
defence. Even if offensive Operations IL. thar
quarter were politic in q System of defensive
war, 1t is sacrifice that appears necessary
to conciiiate the spirit of party. Let 5000
men be Immediately called out, collected at
suitable depots, and trained for service. Let
all the militia be prepared TO march at I
moments warning, and turn cut with alacr;ty
when their services are wanted. Ietus shov,
Ilat we are reSolutcly determined on 4 dcspe-
rate defence Of our liberties, and PEACE Viii
soon revisit our shores. B49ain has not t4e
amaite8t here efSftcceas, If sic .frn{s as an
tsd She viii soon yield when she finds The
contest hopeless. But if we continue longer
IN our present lethacg;c STATE, the republic Is
i-Tetlieyably ruined.
AN AMERICAN