Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-12-08
Iss'iIN



Mr. syraker and Gsu''",s gu Deeply mpressed with
sense Of the resp"ns..ii," der4!vilg IT., cannot
in Justice 10 myself r.prcss lie emotions NY hear,
orrest!an the feelings which sense Of obligation TO
nv fellow citizens has irarIed,a"r suffrage gra.
tui,ously bestowed Preferred others, roass'y sUpe
rior in merit to myself cals;: 70 t:r i'm pntant
station among mankind by u voice OF fee people, it
is utterly impossible not to feel impressed with The deep
est sensations Of deiclcy in present situation before
mankind Il is net here alone. but our present altitude
before all nations, has reered ny position rS that of
the country. enc Of peculiar interest.
spot % earth, almost unknown to the geography OF
the age-anGSt destitute of resources
few in numbers nodeslly demonstrated against OPP
preston; and when invaded hy numerous hn:i, we
dared proclaim independence and TO strike Tor
freedom the breast Of the oPprrssors rs YET our
course g onward We cny III the c.tse OF the cam
paign Of Liberty. Fuury has locked up the destiny
which awaits people
Who, with apathy, contemplate situation 30 i'm
posing in the physical and moral WORLD None!-=o,
The relations among ourselves peculiarly
delicate and important, for, matter what yea! or fidelity
may possess in the discharge OF my official duties #
do not obtain operation aud an honest support from
the ordinate departments % the government, wreck,
and ruin must be the inevitable consequences Of my ad
Manifestation.
Ii then in the discharge of my duty, my competency
should fail in the attainment Of the great objects IN view,
it would become your sacred duty to correct my
and sustain me by your supo!io. wi s!om This much
anticipate his much demand. an perfectly ewa-e
Of the difficulties that surround nc, and the conrusive
throes through which my country must pass Have
never been cmuous Of the honnrs OF e civic wreath;
when meri,ed, it a happy destiny. Il country
situated like environed with dncues, It's ad-
mnistration iausht with prrpe3itieS Had been my
DESTINY would Infinitely have preferred the p.vat;Cns
the tolls and prrS soldier TO the GuleS oty present
station Nothing but zeal stimulated by the oi} spirit
of pai7otisrn aud guided By philosophy and wisdom,
give that impetus TO energies necessary to sur
mount the difficulties with which our political Path is
DISTRACTED.
By the aid of your ntel aoncc t-@sta rped:1sns
to oar situation will Ire rei|ved 'ar all "puis in The
body polite will be healed, and that the CONSTITUTION Of
the Republic will derive strength and rIgr sr,a To all
opposing emerge 1crs shall confidently aite'Fctr e
establishment OF constitutional liberty In the attain
men Of this chjrct. We must 'sae our TelaVe sua-
ton to other Countries.
4 Subject O. small importance to oGr wet-7e, s,
the situation Of extensive frontier, toTdeied by In
dians and subject TO tr!r dcpr"daons. TREATIES III
peace and auiiy, and the maintenance %! good faith with
the Indians present themselves 10 my raind most
tional grounds whics to obtain TIER friendship Alb
stain. part, from aggression commerce.
with the dlrren, lr:hessupp!y te7 useiui and neces
sary wanis-na niuin even. hancrd aSiicp with teM
and natural recon vii: Ltac! i!si Inc Utility Of our
friendship.
As,onShed 10y the past, came. in justice disregard
our nu,oa! enemies Vigilance wll appsisr Gs of leir
Approach disciplined and saiau army vii! ensure their
discontinue. Without discrimination and system how
unnva!ng would all the resources Of an old acd over
flowing treasury prove 10 u.s. |, would be as unprotta.
bic to US IN present si;ualinn the rcb diamond
locked in the hosoIa nf tie aduma.,:.
We cannot hope uial Tie hoSnm Of beautiful pra!-
ries will soon bs visited with The bsny h.ecz-s Of peace
We may again look COR DAY wncn their vcrdur. will
be converted int" dies Of Crimson We must keep all
our energies alive cur array orgauiZod and discnIned
and Increased asreeably 10 present necessrs -
With these preparations, We can urpt and yanouisb
de spotc thousands This is The attitude which vs =,
presen, must regard own. We ta,t,jpcr c,r
human liberty; reason and rucss ca:aceriss mr.
acts
The course which enemies have pursued has been
opposed every prncp pie Of civilized war!are-bad
faith inumanity and devastation, marked their path Of
invasion.
We were little band con;cading for lbcrty-they
were thousands we'll appointed nunI,ioned and prov
stoned seeking Ive chains upon u.s. to eXtlrpate
ny from the Earth. Their cruei,es have incurred The
universal de nunciatons of Cstendpm They will not
mass from their nation during the present generation
The contrast of our conduct is manifest: were
hunted down as the elon wolf; our little band driven
from as!ness aStness exospeiaed 10 the last extreme
while the blood of kindred and friends, in
vokinp the vengeance Of an offended Godwas smok
inc to high heaven We met the enemy and vanQuish-
ed them They fell in battle suppianty kneeled, and
we're spared We offered up vengeance at The shrine
of humanity while Christianity rejoced at the act, and
viewed with delighted pride the ennob'ing sacri6ce-
TIE civilized world contemplated with proud emotions
conduct which reflected SO much glory on the Anglo
s. ron race The moral effect has done more towards