Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1815-09-20
Baitimor~. Sef,fem6sr II.
COMMEMOP ALTON

Der, eighteen huHdred and fourteen.
In the short space OF three months,
twice have the citizens ri Baltimore exhib-
tied, by unequivocal proofs, their zeal in
the cause of the Republic-Oa the 18th of
July, by grand proce ssiou to lay the
foundation of Colossal Column to perpe-
tuate the VIRTUES of WASHING ToN--On
Tuesday last, they again moved in solemn
order, t. commence Il FaSciQi Pillar TO the
memory of their fellow citizens, who shed
their blood and died in defence of their
country, on the 18th and 18th of Septen-
Der last.
The cx essive heat Of the day (morc SO
than on the 4th of July) prevented many
citizens from joining the procession. which
was unusually long and fatiguing-but the
crowds who thronged the streets and filed
all the windows, and whose wishes and
prayers accorded with the laudabie mo-
tives of those who did appear in the
ranks, demonstrated their spirit and zeal
in the holy cause of prtriotc gratitude
Under a tiespotic or military govern
ment, there might, perhaps, have been an
exhibition of greater parade and decora-
tion-This was Republican assembage,
where the mind follows its own bias; but
where all have voluntary, unboughe, un-
forced appreciation of the intention Of this
truly ceremony.
As circumstantial detail of TUESDAYS
proceedings will be published, we shall be
brief in our remarks.
10 these wonderful tim s, when every
month, and every week, and almost every
day have presented something new & sur
prlSing in the revolutions of Kingdoms and
empires in the eastern hemisphere, we
Could not help contrasting the scene of last
tuesday, with the gloomy and threatening
aspect of last Then, the enc
my, with his veteran legions and hostile
fleets. Numbered at our gates, and darken-
ed the air with his destroying balls, and
bombs, and rockets i--.W17v, all was pious
thankfulness and grateful recoll ctions of
patriotic deeds and providcntial deliver
ance
Again we adopt the emphatic language
OF tia ew-England Orator, whose spien-
aid talents and tried integrity, cast veil
over, and almost obliterate the political
sins OF his cOuntrymen. 1t was, indeed, a
glorious sight, to behold the citizens of Bal
timore. in slow and solemn procession, in
the act OF perpetuatng the memory of their
fellow citizens who gloriously fell in defence
OF their insulted, their injured country
IheyTeH, but it was to rise, on wings
OF immortal fame, to realms Of eternal
bliss 10
In fine. Let us fervently pray, that this
solemn act of grateful devotion, NAV en-
courage NATIONAL SPIRIT. Let us alb
jure all foreign partiahties and attachments.
ard cherish a LOVE or CoUErRY-Then
may we hope, 60 that HE who has barred
his arm in our defence, will still hold our
STARS IN his right hand, and walk in the
midst OF our golden candlesti ks"
AMERICAN.
THE RANK OF THE AMERICANS ABROAD!
E;rtyact ola letter from gentleman a.
broad, 10 his friend in This counuv, dat
ed .juiy II, 1915.
The Importance of the United States
in the general scale of civilized nations in
creaSes IN the estimation of all E.urope
quite as rapid as in reality.-Their naval
exploits throughout the last war have made
an impression profound and universal
IN every part Of Europe. The issue of the
last campaign, by land, both in the north
and south, has still deepened and Confirmed
the impression.
Among the advantages of the war. 7
wish to believe will be that of having dis
closed to the observation Of the wise and
virtuous men in our public councils. who
can rise above the smoke and vaDour of
party spirit, the strength or weakness of
our pubic institutions. l hope that the
has removed strong and pernicious
prejudi'e against toe .NaUy-that it has
proved how powerful weapon it is, not
only for the protection of our Commerce
and the annoyance of an European enemy.
but tor the defence of our territory. Thai
1t has inspired us not only with due conf
dence IN our own capacity and strength IN
on the ocean, but with the full Conviction
that develoDement of that strength pro-
portloned TO that of our national growth. IS
among our most important interests and
duties. Ihatit has shewn us the Drinci
pal defects of our military establishments
and pointed us to remedies That il has
indicated the lnsufficiency of our system for
me management of our finances, and point
CT out TO us the resources upon which in
tunes OF emergency the strongest reliance
may De placed. That it has weaned the
trends of the present administration from,
their tondness for embargoes, non-inter
course and commercial restrictions and a.
boVe all, / would hope that its tendency
mas been ultimately to cement the bonds of
our national union
The termination ofthe war with Great
Britain has opened new field OF honors to
our navy, which has already added TO the |
rich harvest Of their and their countrv's !
glory. May the progress and termination |
OF this expedition fully correspond with the |
splendid success which has signalized its |
first operations May the glory of rescu- |
ing ourselves and all Christendom from the |
PiratIcal Barbarians of Africa be reserved !
Tor the American Navy &" Bost. Pal