Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-11-19
SOUTHERN LITERARY 5 TIE ENQUIRER.

number of the Southern Literary Messeas the October
lis contents of character 10 warrant was issued,
public attention. particularly to it. This nm calling
only follows in the footsteps of its predecessorae not
is well calcuat to deepen and widen the imprest II
which the Messenger has already made upon the lis
nature Of the South. The letters OF sUnion jack are,
however, not only interesting literary productions,
but they nso from the subjects Of which they
treat The American Navy is a matter Of immense i'm
porance 10 this Republic Of reemen. IL is not
ry to resort the records of the past TO establish this
fit, no matter how we'll It might be sustained by
ference to the deeds of bravery and patriotism which
crowded together in the history OF our naval
PLOTS The present condition Of the world; the i'm
proveInents made in the art Of warfare the mighty
machinery which the developed resources of steam
have enabled man to contrve and aGapt to his Pur-
poses the weakness of some nations; the ambition and
ararice Of Others together with the pride and insoence
which their despotic entertainments calculated To
engender the nature OF our maritime frontier, extend
ing from the mouth of the Sabine 10 that Of the ST.
Croix, which long line are weak and Vulnerable,
while Great Britain is strong and powerful ever ready
with her great Navy, sheltered IN the commanding po
stions Of Halifax bermuda, and the Bahnmas 10 strike
blow when her rupacy shall prompt ii; the proprety
and the necessity of our relying mainly upon ener
getic and strong navy de(enrG against external
danger, and means Of maintaining that influence
and responsibility abroad which IS 50 absolutely neces
sary secure exterior interests and rights against
aggression, without which security rich inheritance
would lose much Of its ralue and obstacles would DO
imposed in the way Of our improving those vast re-
Of our country, which are such as VIII enable
achieve National greatness IN comparison with
lcl the migh,es acquisitions of military ambition
insignificant; the melancholy fact that The Representa-
tves of the American people have refused to apPro'
pirate the proceeds of the Public Lands The promo
the interests Of our Navy, but have unJnsily and
unwarranahly voted squander them away these to-
sether with many other considerations, call upon every
friend Of his country, 10 look towards the interests Ola
Navy already rendered glorious by the prowess OF u
Hull the splendid victories OF n Perry, and the
be forgotten deeds Of cng line OF brave and gallant
tars.
The letters of "Union Jack are unfortunately ad-
dressed TO hlr. Clay.-"That politician is mentioned
in terms Of appreciation, TO which we can never give
our assent; and Mr. Clay EMOTIONS OF Government,
and views Of the "Consttuton," are so Objectionable
to large portion of his counrymen that neither pru-
dence nor Justice required that his EMOTIONS Of what
Government ought be, or his fdeitfy 10 e"Consh-
tnfion, should unnecessarily be eulog'zed IN deserv-
edly popular, and impartial literary journal. This
objection TO these letters, however, ought not TO pre-
iudce any against a calm consideration OF the
many important suggestions which they contain
Facts presented which ought 10 arrest the ntten-
our are discussed, worthy OF
serious and earnest attention OF the patriot STATES
manufactures of interest address themselves TO tho
South and West. The dictates OF justice must con-
vince the North that there ought TO be no monopoly
in the management of the concerns of great and
free neople few Atlantic States ought not TO enjoy,
from the Navy when sboth the South and the West
possess advantages, and afford facilities for national de-
potts. dock yards, and other naval establishments. Sc
cond, in Importance TO none others IN the uh,on
And "linon Jack shows that the welfare and honor
IF our whole country well the interests of tho
South and West, require the speedy location OF such
establishments Strong reasons are adduced for the es
Enlistment OF national cock-yard for steamers on
the Mississippi. The locaon OF Naval School IN the
West is urged, aud suggestion Of no little import
ance is made in reference To the proprety Of our CO.
vernment agreeing to pay proportion Of the prime
cost of steamers Of a certain descriptions Sin
consideration of which, the owners should be bound
to have these steamers commanded and DavIgated by
Government oficers-to allow the Government the
privilege Ito be avaed OF not,) OF maintaining on
board, - number guns and snpernumeraries in tine
Of peace and when required for war, the vessels TO be
turned over to the United States at par valuation. -
This is the policy which Eng'an is pursuing, and
consde tons Of economy unite with those oil great
strength and efficiency, in recommending the adoption
Of this plan. The necessity o! national foundry III
the West is exhibited and plausible arguments are
brought forward to show the importance and The policy
Of tapping the lakes with steamboat canal from thn
waters of the Mississippi.
We trust public attention will be directed towards
the subjects discussed these letters, and that Con-
gess WILL far it can, under Inc ssTicest construc-
ton of our Constitution Of limited powers, strive to
make our Navy all that the responsibility OF our coun
try abroad lie happiness al home requires 1t 10 be
and we also trust that the author Of the "Scaps from
the Lucky Bag" for are convinced, from the cha
racter of these letters, that "Unon Jack is "Harry
Bluff" will never cease TO inform his countrymen Oh
these important subjects, until all that desirable has
been acconp shed.
The South ought to cheer the Messenger on too, in
its work Of patriotism. With its mastery produ:-
tons on Southern Slavery, it wresed with Northern
FaGacism and labored produce that state OF feeling
which ought ever to exist among sister Republics,
marching onward upon the same road TO freedom, to
greatness, and to happness-Friend of the South, no
opportunity is lost defend its rghtFfend OF the
Union, exposes every that may naame the pas
and chastises unfonnded preudces, which always pre-
cede the alienation of good feeling where i ought to
exist and IN its own sphere and in attending 10 its
appropriate duties advancing the cause OF tera
ture winning for itself lasting renown, and adding
fresh chapet to the coEonet Of Virginia
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