Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-09-05
C0NNitNrCA1ION

PRESIDENTS TOUR.
The tour OF the President of the ". States
through the eastern section of The country, ia
depehdently of the original bect which APP
peared 10 dictate the measure, Viii be OF last
ing Importance in another polut of view.-Ihe
sentiments base aduiation which have mark
ed the tone, the tenor of the grGtuidtOry adj
dresses of the people through whose towns he
has passed, serve completely TO develope the
character OF Eastern observation-disclosures the
continuance of the second icGr Of independence,
where were these flaming patriots: Where
were these friends 10 the union 81 tie States
Where was this fine military display of troops
and national guards Were lhey al til; grand
connclls the nation. anlniating the despond-
ing dcvising the best means Tor the active
prosecution and successful examinations OF that
arduOus conflict -. Let the hoary-hcaded
Shuhc--the plant, syCOphlutic II. u. OTIS,
OF hartford Convention memory that man
who declared in Congress, that the people ~ Il
nselied could MT be kictcd into ,caT--a.sw
these gneStions.-Were they cnd5aNuriHg TO
bind still more closely The union ct thc States
Ihe legislatures of Connecticut and Nassachu
sets absolutely appointed delegates To form
convention, the object OF which was not clear
~ defined hut heoStenSihle intention apncar-
ed tn he a observance OF the union-to weak
en- TIE cOutederatIOn-and thereby 10 render
oar republic an easy conquest 10 the then in
Vadins enemy =" for Il house divided against
Itself, cannot stand" Massachusetts actually
refused io call forth her troops III the hour OF
perli Tins very Massachusetts which has EN-
IiiN pecu SiN!Su the ClduS OF tue ieNO-
luton, was Gas far as she could trammeiling
| ilie operations of the war, the energies OF
which were directed by MIR. Monroe, theu Sc
cretary OF Wharf.-The scene Is materially chang,
ed; Ii OH state of war, we are bIshiug al the
sunshine of peace and prosperity. The secre-
tary mas been changed into the Chief executive
magistrate OF iteration, with extensive patron
agc-Hence the briianimiiitary displays; the
avenues oil pages; the :" future hopes and pros
poets of ourcOuntry" the fawning sycOphants,
PROSTATE at his feet; balls, breakfasts, din
ners, and Il long list OF inconsistencies, absurdi-
ties anu iollieS, truly disgusting 10 the simpli-
city OF republican manners. But such articles
as these cannot touch the lrMuess OF this in
flexible republican," They have mistaken
their man. Mr.. Monroe must, at this period
OF his life, understand something of the human
Characteristic knows how TO contrast profess
Sions with actions. The answers he has made
TO the numerous addresses, convince us, that
he has not forgotten the part these sunshine
democrats acted ia 1913, lille has not for
gotten the numerous Iulmiuatons from the pull
PIT, denouncIng the measures OF the govern
ment as wicked, unjust and amDitlouS-andt the
pr0gnOsticS of The politician OF ultimate over
throw and final subJugatiOn, by our "aIcient
task masters" no, a cold frigIdity runs thro'
all his remarks. How different are his senti-
ments in reply ing TO the inhabitants eff Wind
sOr, vermont: have approached the state
o. Vermont (Says he) with peculiar sensIbilty.
On a former visit, Immediately after the war,
left IL wilderness, and nov tnd II bl0Cm-
ing with lnXuriant promise OF wealth and hap
piness, 10 numerous population. brave
and free people will never abandon the defence
Of their Countrywide patriotism of NermOnt
has been relied on IN times OF peru and the
just expectation OF their virtue hoU0rahN
sustained. L shall ever rely on their Wis
dom in the councils or the nation as on their
courage in the held"-Heve we find u warm,
animated, flowing style-Here the generous
feelings OF the patriot are warmly excited
Here The grateful heart expands at the recol-
lection OF honorable, valor0us deeds, achieved
at PlattSburg-Here is a cheering reflection
to the cOmpatTlots OF Stark, and the Greer
MOariaiB B0ys-Here is a severe comment up
on the part acted by Massachusetts, and they
doubtless will find the text III their own con-
sciences.
am convinced that the President will not
Sa lnlied INFO lstessneSs by these spe ciOus pre-
tences ! trust he attaches TO these professions
that Importance which they Justly merit. If
any good results from them, let him vaiue it
eNIiS cannot he multiplied IA Il Greater degree
than have been manifested on former occasions
when " the ting OF war" was left exclusively to
the south and west. But their patriotism, val
or aud tortltude were equal to the magnitude
OF the undertaking. The people of the south
have more real regard for the President than
these pretended friends. They treat him with
that respect which COMFORTS with the dignity
OF republican simplicity with that respect
which marks the character OF a high-mindcd
people, conscious of their political Importance,
aud tie relation which they bear to the public
tunc;'Ondries of our country. They have an
lnileHible regardtor the character of those who
nave cminentiV distinguished Themselves i'm
public HE; who have patrOnZcd the cause of
lnsuCe against powerful oppfesSOrs who, in
critical tunes have supported the falling rights
and liberties oil men aud have reflected hon
or on their nation and cOuHtTy. Yes these az
fecuOns are CHERISHED in the heart-they do
not exist Ia external pOmp or pagcantTy oil pa
rade.--Jet us watch, with the eve OF the IyiIx
these ephemcral politicians, remembering that
democratic apathy WAS followed by federal i'm
inf a oil.
ard sedijIOn laws, which had we'll nigh shaken
" Ourliberiy-icmplc about cur ears Did these
men support our tOitcrHg liberties pending
the war; This will I've seen BY their conduct
too plainly to be mistaken Dad they step for.
ward, IL critical times, 90 sustain the honor of
the nation LET Governors Strong and Girls
void response 10 this intern OgatiOn? But e.
nough has been said oniIis sickening subject
Inc heartOithe genuine republican OatheS this
tulsOue eiicyveSceucc. I again repeat the Gag
ton--Let us beware of these :" wolv es in shccp's
cl0ihiHg" For after destroying oar watch
dogs, they may fall upon Us and destrnyus like
wise. CARO-.
uHriso, September Isl, 1917
The Prince Regent has prorogned Par
lament till the 25th August.-On Ills
occasion, he appeared "in Tie siafe.car-
rlage, drawn by eight beautiful cream
coloufed horses, followed by SIX carrJa-
GEES and four containing tie officers of
state" lie escaped without mob. or a
broken glass: And well might it have
been so, for party OF The HGe-qaarIe
taed the streets through which, Ills ROYAL
Highncss passed, from Carlton House 10
the House OF Peers" Nothing but com
plaisance reigncd over tic ceremony
The people cheered hin, and he bowed
TO the people.
In his most gracious Speech to Par
lament, he congratulates them OH the
prospect Ofan abundant haryeef fl,ror,,l,-