Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-05-30

ernments. Which serve to supply the def
cicucles, or correct the errors of legisla-
ten.
An investigation of the causes which
produce the numerous emIgrationS of our
industrious and enterprising young men,
Is by Tar the most important subject which
can engage our attention. We cannot
justly repine nj any Improvement of their
condition. They are our relatives and
friends. who lii the honorable pursuit OF
comfort and independence, encounter vo-
iuutary tolls and privaiions, and the sue.
cess of their efforts affords most eXhili-
rating subject for contemplation. Still
II Is certain that the ardom for emigra-
ton may be excessive, and perhaps the
time has arrived, when il will be wise IN
those who mediate removals, 10 compare
the value of what they must relinqulsh,
with what they can expect to acquire
and TO reflect that schools, churches,
roads, and many other establishments,
necessary to the comfort, preservation
ana dignity of society, are appendages OF
real property in old States; and thai III ii
comparative estimate, the expenses OF
forming ACCOMPLISHMENTS anew, ought
10 be added to the first cost aud other
charges incident 10 new settlements. On
our part, ii is important 10 consider
whether every thing has been done which
Is practicable la render the people con-
tented, industrious aud frugal, and il eau
ses are operating 10 reduce any class OF
citizens 10 situation which leaves them
no alternative but pc. ertv or emigration,
IN that case 10 afford the most speedy.
relief.
! hope to be excused if express de-
cided conviction that the success of the
fpff l. Al
country, Is connected with our most es-
sential interests A state which is depen-
dent on another COR clothing, arms. pro-
VISIONS, or the instruments by which they
must be procured cannot be tranGuii.
ana must De Insecure. have no doubt
mat our advantages and resources for
ensirlng the complete success of these
establishments, are superior 10 those of
any other people and firmly believe that
the embarrassments under winch thev la
pour, are temporary and that thew will
diminish under the protection afforded
them 10y the National Government and
The operation of powerful causes which
are developing in their favour. Still. ow
ing 10 the stagnaiiOn of commerce and
eXc!iange, the present is an interesting
Crisis and they now need all the patron,
age which can be afforded them by gov
eminent and public opinion. All which
venture to recommend at present is. that
untii our system of revenue can be reyis-
ed and eqnalzed, that they be exempted
from assessments, capitation taxes and
services IN the militia; and that as doubts
nave been excited, whether manufactur-
ing establ's iments are consistent with
inc general policy of this State. that
tins question may be settled, by resohI-
non expressing the sense of the LegisIa.
ture.
Notwithstanding every embarrassment
incident TO the present period. tile rise
progress and actual condition ofthis STATE
III conlexion with the American Repub-
ilc, affords just cause for pafriotick cy-
uitailon. In particular, desire TO thank
Gou, that my existence in this life has
been allotted, during period distinguish
Ell by remarkable events that have con
stanily. witnessed his protecting care OF
our beloved country; that have seen the
tree OF liberty, the emblem of our indie
pendence and union, while il was re-
cunbent plant, fostered by vigilence, de
Tended by toll, and not unfreduenily wa
tered with tears: and that by Ills favour.
now behold il in the vigour of Youthful
maturity; standing projected from yio-
iaiion, by the sound heads. glowing
hearts, and strong arms of new gene,
ration, elevating its maJestick trunk to-
wards Heaven striking its strong roots
ln,evcry direction through our soil. and
expanding its luxuriant branches over a
powerful, united, and prosperous nation
OLIVER WOLCOTT.
"ene.ms assen.1lg. Mag Session. 1917.