Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1821-06-15

Find 10 stability be-: these examples DO not
exist IL sufficient number to Justify the range
aescrtiou has taken in the army. The evil
must be referred, in degree, to am undue Sc
verify, or 70 the absence of system in the con-
Gnce OF officers toward their men. The ofli-
Ger is the depositary of the rights of the sol
der, and the obligations of his office, as well
as the laws of honour and humanity, claim a
faithful execution of the trust. When the
soldier ceases to regard the officer as his pro-
tector, the authority with which the laws in
vest the latter loses its efficacy i'm his estima-
ton. The surcst remedy for the evil of de-
sertion Is contained in rigid and steady dis
cipllne. To be salutary it must possess both
these qualities but no violation of law eau
be deemed essential TO its enforcement. Its
effect upon the soldier becomes impaired, the
moment he feels tn at the system which gov
srns him is fluctuatinS in its course, or that
1t violates the principles upon which it is
founded. The certainty oflaws constitutes
their principal efficacy, and, however severe
restrictions may be, they are obeyed so long
as they are dispensed by the hand of Justice,
and not of oppression.
1t should be the study ofofficers to cultivate
intimate relations with society, and to attach
the community to the interests of the army.
by mingling, with circumspection and prti
dence III those social channels wherein the
sympathies of individuals naturally aow.-
ine objects of military service are of nation
~ concern, and it is but IA tional that there
should be an intimacy between the nation
and the agents TO which its external defence
IS entrusted. The affections of the nation
constitute the only certain and permanent
basis upon which the military establishment
Can build its reputation. Under govern
ment whose whole efficacy is deriya-
ave, II IS apparent that every subordinate in
satution must participate in the general de-
pendance upon the common fountain ofpow-
or. To the country, then, in its most enlars-
Cd sense,the army mustlook for the rewards
ofits successes, and for support i'm the hour
ofadversity anditis only by deeds ofarn in
war, and devotion to duty in peace, that its
object can be attained.
The nation must be convinced that the ar
my IS progressing in alluseful improvements,
and must be made TO feel that it is connect
ed with Its safety and honor. 1t is i'm vain
that officers complain of the difficulty of This
achievement 1t is called for by the highest
duties enjoned by patriotism, and il must be
effected, as they value their own reputation
and the consciousness Of having performed
their duty.
Inc eihcacy Of example is too generally
lett to be asserted, and TO officers of rank the
MAYOR defferai looks for constant exhibitions
OF zeal and attention to their profession
II they perform their duty, he cannot doubt.
committing as he does in the worth and talent
OF the Junior grades, that the army will be
distinguished for its devotion TO the instit,,-
lions of the country, and model Of order
and excellence in the military profession.
Lieut. f. Kirby, Aid De Camp to the Ma
JOY General, will perform the duties of
adlutant General of the Army until further
orders. JACOB BROWN.