Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-02-15

iu;, Mr.. Speaker, one other thought which wish 10
offer, is this: That by adopting general system OF ln
ton, and thus giving 10 Al! your citizens liberal ehca
ton, you will attach them your Government; Qo alter
receiving at your hand this pearl of great prce-of
Sir, such il must be considered by every who has
mind enough 10 enable him to receive itfor it is prize
which is beyond The grasp Of fraudulent dealer or vie
swndlers, to rob them or cheat them out OIL hen say
Sir, they will be led 10 the hand that lhus gac
ousy aud gratutously bestOws them the best OIL ah
earthly gifts And, like the dutiful son, who has receiV
ed tavors at the hand Of benevolent parent VIII ee
bound i'll honor duty, and in principle, TO obey your
mandates, honor your institutions; support ana curry ou
your policy. and maintain the dignity Of the Co'i"u
wealth. with their learning, with their fortunes, anu
required they will seal their devotion to your intess,
with their blood Some opposition, however, Sir, we
must expect with, in attempting 10 set up lhs
imporunt measure, upon the ground oil Supposed IN
of taxation, which, it is supposed by so'ne must
be the result. But, Sir, do most conscentiousy be-
eve that BY adding portion "i the interest CT Tue sur
plus revenue to the school funds already existing, the
rreut object be effected without any Increase oil
lon But, Sir, f taxation should be resorted 10, De-
evc the be raj portion Of the wealthy Will sui support
the measure-fu Sir already with pleasure, the irends
OF this measure have seen the recommendations OF the
worthy Governor OF The Common wealth. pointing out 10
US the importance Of bes!owing attention upon TINS SUD-
icct Nor do believe Sir that taxation shouiu De re-
sorted TO- that il would the liberal portion OF wealthy
men more money than it does 10 educate their own
chdren-or host of men would be brought INTO lhe
field Of school supporters, who now pay no regard 10
the education Of their children: or those OF olefs
and thus would the burthen be llshteneo upon tHose
who liberal .
But Sir the liberal wealthy will, am sure. go with
us from other considerations 10 vii: being welntormed
men themselves and knowing the vast worth OF good
educaion they will feel disposed to grant to others the
benefits that great blessing which they themselves en-.
iuy-and further because we'll Informed men do know,
That they could make a acceptable Offering OF
their funds in the sight OF Go, one that could do
more good to mankind. But, Sir, will forewarn you,
that shall meet with opposition from the selfish man,
The wordling or, us he is sometimes called, the mser:
from him we shall meet with opposition and bitter com.
plants, and shall meet with the same from hun on
and every other sub ec where funds are wanted,
aud his purses strings handled. One OF the ancient
poeca writers makes this inquiry with regard TO inns
character: He says, Whefe shall find the lank sided
mser over whom keen hunger spreads his skinny hand:
He then answers, awe find him first starved IN this
world and then id in that to come Then, whose
complaints shall we most regard-the grim mntterngs
OF the nser the loud cries of the youth OF our coun-
try for educ ltions
Bat Mr. Speaker, one thought mole, and have done.
1t is objected adoption Of this resolution. that IT
will stand in the way Of the great scheme Tor Internal
Improvement. Now, Sir if there is any scheme OF In.
teInal improvement thai should have higher claim "n
the Legislature Of this DID, renowned, and beloved Com
monweuh, Than any other, am inclined to believe it
is that scheme which has for its object the Improvement
Of the youth Of country, by furnishing them with
the genuine of Obtaining finished education,
and by pc away with common strckn tEr mental
gloom that oyesprcads many districts Of our beloved
territory.
But, Sir, the adoption Of general School system is
nat calculated 10 impede the march oil Internal Improve
No. Sir, it is rather calculated to promote it; for
fully able 10 establish huth and let them march
forward, twin sisters, hand in hand until They SHALL
arrive st the SUNNI, Of Perfection, and there Stand
h'Ilant beacon diusng light, science and virtue, 10
all that behold lhcm-Therrtre, Mr. penker, insist
that tlre lluucr DO adopt the Resolution.