Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-04-10

in this city, during the present winter and although
may be thought somewhat, enthusiastic in my admiration
of her, by those who judge from fashion rather than from
their perceptions Of what is right and true, yet
speak with sincerity when say, that in my Judgment
Of them approaches her in constant fidelity to
Nature-Be good enough MIR. Editor 10 give this note
nifty OF doing justice to the high opinion have of Miss
Cooper by tesuyug in this public manner, to the emf
men. merit which she undoubtedly possesses
April 5,h PHlLO-DRAMA.
FOR THE ENQUIRER.
SOUTHERN LITERARY MESSENGER, -3prl, lest. w.
Whitc, Editor and Proprietor.
The April number Of this valuable periodical before
u.s. and grat6ed TO find that portion Of il IS de-
voted TO article in defence of Mr. jefferson, against
the beral attack Of tie New York Review Of April,
1897 II has been of surprise to US, that THIS
Review has remained thus long unanswered since The
charges preferred against this distinguished statesman
entirely at variance with his known character
The enumeration Of them will carry with 1t an able re-
acknowledgements, dupiey, rsaRness arrogance IN
sincerity t0set kpoerssy ScnSstcenesS TO men 'phioS
and plagiarism Z" The most superficial examination oil
MIR. Jeiersons character, will convince any unpre]u
diced mind that the reviewer must either have viewed
him with ''jaundced eye, ora determined sPt OF per-
version The leading objections TO the New ofk ne
view in estimation were the reeIauon OIL ,he ao
surd charge of plagiarism, and The unwaI:anteo sric,
lures upon his opinions The subject OF religion HAD
Mr.. Jefferson been cdmorous secerian, even IN Inc
field Of controversy he could not have oeen more un
kindly dealt with. However much ms opinions were
at variance with the community YET MS enre lie pac
ed him bevond the reach Of CRITICISM for OF all political
men he was the most free from can't or Professions
As the author of the bill OF rights securing religious
freedom 10 the citizens of this Commonwealth he always
considered this subject upon which every man should
be allowed to exercise his free opinion without the fear
of moles,aton or criticism. Whatever may have been
his views upon this subject; whether narian or uni
tartan one thing well established that the domestic
relations Of few individuals rradiete many Of the
highest moral virtues Mr. Jefferson must be levied
the politician, Tire statesman and the philosopher In
this position his biographer places hm-he strives not
10 ex,enuate his faults Truth is his object.
In presenting 10 the public the "Life Of Jefferson,
Professor Tucker has furnished faithful history of that
tunu;uous period OF our national existence, IN which
the subject OF the biography acted important part.
His labors will not be justly appreciated, unit! time shall
have robbed prejudice of her envenomed shafts and
generation vet unborn calmly weigh the influence Of
the politician. whether for veal or wo-Against the
charge Of plagiarism the Editorial preface 10 this article
has ably defended Mr.. Jefferson, and we command
for the attention of every reader. The whole article
is we'll written and though and sharp entirely
free from ungenerous reflection. One word upon the
apologize tone of the preface Freedom OF thought and
independence Of action are the sterling attributes OF
journalist; deprive him of these, and he becomes pan
der the pejudces perverted taste Of vscil!ang
community. The pages of literary journal should be
I" free as air-the Independent medium of every thing
that adorn the head improve the heart Regard
less Of all individual claims they should be devoted 10
literature and the general welfare.
seen Hugh .Hereer vii. be interesting TO the young
er readers Of the Messenger 1t preends TO no orgI
Dalty and is brief recit. of historical facts History
has ever been esteemed nudcioms selection for the
display Of literary talent except the highest order
Few have been successful historians, because few
possess the prerequisites.
scraps and Cul!;ars' breathe spirit Of the most
profound morality, cannot fail exercise happy
influence Ii requires wizards power to discover here
the hand of the moralist (the author of Morals on
Man cuiiiRs here and there fragrant flower for
c,iGce the altar OF pure morality. The imagery Is
too rich, and occasionally fantastic.
"UeSt, fiiv gears since, is the commencement OF
we'll constructed and far as it has gone interesting
ske,chof the West in - oiden times not the refined
and golden land Of promise, Of TO- day, but the rugged
and dangerous West of the past The author is doubt.
less we'll acquainted with the history Of the West and
his long residence in Tennessee has admirably qualified
him for sketch OF the trials and exposures OF the early
settlers
Extracts from Gieanirgs on tie Hap"-The honesty
OF the caption is the sole to this article;
for, if Cleaning strictly means picking up the refuse,
after the rapes have collected the heavier and valuable
material, then has writer most happily styled his
essay "gleaaings We have not the heart to say all
that feel for the anab.e spirit OF the article entities
The writer TO respect; but he has certainly been
most unfortunate in selecting as The theatre OF his ytean
taSs, field oen tsodden, that the pckngs OF Inc
most gifted and laborous CLEANER could scarcely furnish
attractive respect.
The modes, ESSAY headed" Thoughts on Sunday
School and Sundqy School bsoks take it altogether, IS
the best in this number 1t displays Christian spirit
but rarely with these days Prejudice, illibera
~ and bitter luminosity the melancholy distinctions
OF churches and sects For, united they may
appear 4 crusade upon the customs amusements Of
the world they 20 themselves The privilege oielo
quenl vituperaton against each other il is too true,
as author observes the present regulation OF Sunday
schools calculated 10 .onen the seeds OF rancorous DIS
cord and to perpeluatc those sectaran controversies
which bat the beauty of that christianity,
whose divine author the exemp!ar OF all The oliest
christian and moral virtues
We cannot allow this opportunity 10 pass, without ex
ss,nnO yr nvn L.
We well when Sunday Schools were general
ly established throughout country, and viewed as
one of the phanthropc enterprises ever projected
Their Importance was seen in the many neglected
children whose parents unable 10 educate them at
precunary cost and loss of time, which could be pro-
ably employed in Of the mechanic arts TO these,
the Sunday School scheme opened means OF education,
free Of expense and without interference win the
weeks pursuits upon which they dependent for
support. II is deeply to be regretted that the plan
adopted adequate TO the end But the temptation
to ncucae the peculiar doctrines OF the sects, could not
be resisted and the system OF instruction became utterly
yalueess 70 the most needy. Gradually they de-
serted By the very individuals FOR whom they were in
tended and aeien their exit class OF scholars
in,roducedthe children Of the more favored and
wealthy citizens need not say, that the result oil such
step was dspossess the ghtfu claimants TO tins
charity of their privileges. And what are Sunday
schools now Nurseries Of sectnrian bitterness and I'LL
beraty and they rginay designed charity
Observation-Disclosures for mpariing liberal and useful
knowledge as well morals. We trust that every IN.
dyidusl interested in The benevolent enterprises Of The
day. will give this article calm and dspassionate Pc
rusal. 80
One word in appreciation Of the "Game Of Chess will
be sufficient The morale is excelient bu. The plot is
tame and the dialogue occasionally pressing and dull;
but as evidently intended for the ar readers OF the
Messenger, we must hand 1t over to hem-Pe1h1Ps 70
reverse our Judgment. The fair auhoress is capable OF
far more effective productions and would respectful
" urge her 10 give her rich Imagination little more play
"Pocahontas the Indian Princess is pretty and we'll
and he ahu nil
not the expression "aged rock Aged conveys 10 the
mind the idea Of deeaM-t reminds Of past days Of vi