Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1821-08-31

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done that which lord C0stlereagh proposes 70
do only when Portugal has consented to to-
al abolition. FrrnkIiss Ca.
C4DETS At QUINCY.
We present our readers with the following
address of the venerable john Adams TO the
corps Of Cadets upon the occasion of the l,,,.
visit to Quincy. and the reply the Commits
tee in behalf of the corps. The address IS
highly Interesting as we'll as characteristic OF
its author, and must he considered as eyncjppr
a wonderful vgor of intellect in one, VINO has
hyed TO such an advanced age, and whose
mInd iasdocn 80 constantly and actively ON
poyed Boston PqiSid
ADDRESS.
-ny goung .felloic citizens AMI FLOR soldiers
rejoice that live TO see so fine collection
of the future defenders of their country. IN
pursuit of honor, under the auspices of the
national government
y desire of distinction is implanted Inv M
tnre, Ill every human bosom, and the general
sense OF mankind, in all aces and countries.
cultivated and uncultivated, has excited, en-
couraged and applauded this passion, in militia
ry men. more than i'll any other order OF So
cieiy. Military glory is esteemed the first and
5feaicst OF siorIes; AS your professioseis at
least as solemn and sacrcdas any in human life.
1t behoves you seriously to consider That Is
gjcry?
There Is 30 real glory in tbs wo,ld or any
olher, but such as arises from wisdom aud pc
nevolcnce. There can he no solid glory n
mong men, but that which springs from equity
and humanity, from the constant observapc,,
oil prudence, temperance, justice and forii-
tude.- BATTLES, victories and conqupsts, all.
stfacted from their only itlstilaljle object and
emu; whicn IS justice and peace, arethe glory
oI iraud, violence, and usurpation. What
was the glory of Alexander and Cms.,r fria
gllmmerng, which those g Iivid Gar,esn +,
Milton F" cast pale and dseadfuir or the sud
den blaze which far round ilIumin'd BeUp
Different far different is the glgry Of
Washington and mis- faithful colleagues! cxeil
ted by 30 ambition OF conquest or ayari-
cIous desire of wealth irritated by no jeaou-
sy; envy, tnaiice, or revenge ; promoted ONLY
by the love of their country, by the pnresi pa
! 'riotism and philanthropy, they pcrseyc,d
NTH invincible constancy in defence of their
country, her fundamental laws, her natural, es
seniIal and unaiienable rights and liberties n
galnst the lawless and ruthless violence of tv-.
ranny and usurpatiOn.
Inc biography Of these immortal captains
and the history OF their great actions, Won wilt
read and ru6ninate night and day. Yonpeed
not investigate antiquity or travel into foreign
countries to find models of excellence in mill.
tary commanders, without a strain of anbi-
l'ol or avaF1ce, tyranny, cruelty or oppression,
towards friends ar enemies.
In imitation of such great Examples, in the
most exalted transports of Your military arr
dor, even ia the day of baitle, YOU will be
constantly oyerswed by conscious sense If
the dignity of your characters as men, as A.
ineF1can cltIaebs and as Christians.
congratulate you on the great advantages
! you possess for attaining emnence in letters
and science, as well as in arms. These adyan
tages are precious deposit, which you ought
to consider az u sacred trust for which Won
are Responsible to your country and 10 Is
hEher tibnnol. These advantages and the
/ haniis you have acquired, will qualify goa for
any course OF HE you may choose TO pursues
illat may not fatigue you with too many
words, allow me to address every one of Won,
IN tie language of Roman dictator, to hi-
master oil the horse, after a daring and daul
/ geFOus explicit for The safety If bis country.
.hacte YIfu,e eei0."
JOHN ADAMS.
! .hqcie Viriute esto-may be thus cypress
ed aaoailce, rena}1 IN The path Of Vi,tre, md
then ascend to Heorer
REPLY
SfR-WitfI sentiments Of pride and ersG
tide we receive This invaluable testimony 81
= regard and patronage from one OF tbe fathers
oI our glorious indepeudeucc--fr one who
assisted IN breaking the link that bound us to
'he yoke Of tyranny, aud contributed to The
establishment Of Chat freedom which we have
, sworn 20 preserve iDyOiaic. We cannot for.
GET pr, that to your excriions in the councils
oi Our country we ere indebted, as citizens
noi only for our political existence, but fol
that importance which we now hold in the
I scale of national character and as soldiers
I Tor the strong aud able support afforded nv
= you 10 our great WASHINGTON, IN LAYING
= inc foundation Of that institution whose mem
4 bsrs are now Presented 10 YOU. Be ,ssuref
y Sir. l.l. rennll.rt.rr.. ..r 80. -.