Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-02-27
Communicated for the Enou;,,r1


A number of young men in this city,
rave lately formed an association, the
siile vi which is "The Young Mems
Missionar, Society of Richmond" The
object OF this institution is expressed by
the tiile and Is more fully declared i'm
the secoud article of Tie constitution,
which Is IN these words: "The object Of
this society is 10 send missionaries TO
preach the gospel and afford religious in
struction 10 persons destitute of these
privileges IN our own country; and, should
the circumstances of The society ever
justify the measure, to afford aid to the
cause OF foreign MISSIONS"
The motives, which have prompted this
measure, IN part have respect To the mem
bcrs OF The society, AMI in part Ia those
who do not enjoy The stated illustrations
of the gospel The members recognise
The importance Of early habits, and espe.
| cialiy of chcrisliiug disposition 10 bene-
hcence. As a measure Of moral disci-
pine, and IN pursui, of their own happi-
ness, they have resolved 10 look beyond
immediate and momentary graiiti, aiions,
and attempt at least, in their very humble
and limited way, to do good. This wish
Tor self Improvement i, is hoped will es-
cape all censure. On enquiry into tj,e
measures best adapted tn attain this end.
The saluiary influences Of christianity on
morals and manners, OF the interests of
tins life aud of that which is To come.
could not escape observation. Ii was
therefore resolved to direct the efforts
| and employ the measures tina, could h,
called forth, In sending The blessings of
The gospel 10 those who do not ei,j,.y
Them. And this, under The full persua-
sion that in every instance of success.
vice would be diminished, true virtue pre-
moied, real peace Of mind secured, aud
| access gained TO The purest and slron.es,
consultations which can be afforded.
AS The society IL composed of yo,fnp
men, II was necessary by some means 10
ensure confidence In the missionaries
VINO might be sent out; and therefore If
was determined that in every case they
should be men IN connection with and
under care OF The general assembly Of
that church 10 which majority of the
members belong. AT The same time. in
justice To themselves, il ought TO be un-
derstood that no party designs. 10 local
feelings or prejudices enter into the
scheme al all. la fact, any such inter.
| mixture wnuld defeat one great object
| which tile members have i'm view. Thai of
brnefltfing themselves.
With Inns brief and candid statement
before Tue pubic, the society respectful
~ soliciis lie patronage and aid of the
friends OF religion and virtue, and the
cordial cooperation of their coeyals i'm
design "to do good and TO communi-
cate"
10 TIE Erefhohders Of Lnnen6urg, McckIen-
burg and B,unswick.
FELLOW CITIZENS,
| have already rendered nv SER
vices at The ensuing election, TO represent
You IN the next Congress. am aware
OF lie Importance. as well as necessity
tiiaf requires al all times proper know
ledge to exist betwee, the Representative
and Constituent. II may not be impyo.
per then, IN availing myself of This me
dunn, dictated by II sense of Justice 10
yourselves, and my necessary absence
While engaged in the duties Of labori-
ons session OF legislaiioD, TO make known
to you The great principle Of action that
has influenced my past, and will regulate
my future life, when called 10 a RESPONSE
ne station, Without pretending to nier
! INTO any detailed exposition. Our GOV.
eminent Is one of choice, founded on the
affections OF the people. and admitted by
theory, as II lras been proved in practice,
~ ps ne peSi, because most Tree, when
properly administered.
Having carly learnt its value, by de-
veiion 10 tue principles hat led 10 lis
establishment, and TO constitution. i'm
"iI " Tie rights of man" are clearIy
dehped and guaranteed, il is the best ear
nest can give of my political =. citude.
TO assure you that my efforts will be di.
recied TO the preservation oGtliese. and
their cohsummaiion, which is to be found
III The happiness Of mankind. With a zeal
ana hde'iy equa 10 ibeimportance of the
rns', can ever hope TO do justice 10 The
feeling that may al apy lime imnosr il
Should | then succeed 10 tie claim of
your confidence, il will be my first duiy
never 10 impair il. as il shall he INV last.
never TO forget The obligation cresied.
am, fellow citizens, Your obedient
servant,
NJ. ALEXANDER, JR.