Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-03-31

hsppsned strangely indeed that though tn, best intel
gence The rpest learning, the prooundes Of
'hs country n unquesonaby TO be looked for in the ranks
OF the Wing party yet tina, party constantly being de-
fea,ed and there is fair prospect that this will forever
continue TO be the unless alteration in the
ing condition OF things shall be effected If knowledge be
power, why is it sol WHAT'S the difficulty The
is evident enough-our opponents have taught to u.s.
We thorough resources are
too much scattered with unbounded wealth of and
intellectual energies yet accomplish little Our forces
are like militia, who when ait does the Scratch
fight 'kc Troans :" but the difficulty is, TO keep them
long enough in fright forms bring them up
TO that point! Our all oicers-all born
mand every one, like the Perth Smith, fight for his
hand" not fight all. This eager and independ.
vaor is in its place. we'll enoughBu, is it beet
and then pause and ask ,chat is fighting
for. and ho the fighting to be done' These points,
evident, will be clearly understood if every body
and nobody listens Here has been the pro-
minen difficulty with the party they have had
essentials OF disciplined aud effective force a recognz
ed leader, Mr. Clay; aud another, of a council Of off,
GERS, in the grave and wise who have always
stood foremost in legislation; and smother. OF
captains Of the people, in the daily press who always
stand ready TO lead their cohorts calamity and well But
when. and where and how all this brave array
charge How shall the OF the leader and his
sci reach them Through what medium shall be
what quarter of the horizon shs all eyes be turned -
is knOrn be head quarers swift riders
bearing the general ordcrs throughout all the 6slda IA
fort upon the dstan, lines-snd the plan Of battle
dersood. Without any confusion, the firm bat,alons
poured upon the torn front OF the staggering foe and
tory follows For eight years. that order Of battle and that
fort with its heavy ordinance has been realized in tao
ties OF opponents, and with their democratic Reyiew
From that strong hold, through oil this long period have
they thrown their hurful hai into our columns unre-
turned-at least, by the weight Of metal and comb
nations OF skill Here, they have been trsinng up
corps Of Engineers, who will continue hold the want
age" against us, ormdaLy rom their perfect
drilling and clear apprehension OF the what's and hows
What should we do Throw up our lines of circum ALA
ton against theirs rally, from every quarter the
picked OF party that heaper ordinance We
then quietly and steadily, amidst the smoke ply
hnsock and ramm.r, until shall have made the differ
eneo in metal felt. We do it-aid il must be
done IL is to answer this purpose, the economy
Of party organization that the American Review" has
been projected ButIo drop somewhat becose 6gure
where the other modern nsance1take the civilized
worm over, Of party protesting represent the political
creed and distinctive general principles Of tho majority Of
great nation, desttls organ like this; dedicated
and apart for the exposition and defence of all the high
er bearings, the philosophy OF their peculiar tencts, We
think il would be difficult find in the later history Of par
ties How is the Wing party in the Literature
Of Europe Tell me mans favori,o books aud will tell
you his Politics, is aphorism II there be conserya-
tive elemen; in Politics. ibsre is one TO
be looked for in Literature Indeed the growth of any
consistent and formidable Iacobinsm has been
queniy noushed tho "wo" dugs Of rabid Literature
and by killing off all such fanged and unamed brutes we
will stop the breed. The Review has been far the un.
assisted work Of young let the grsyer heads Of
the Party come in TO their aid, with pen and influence
aye and subscriptions too ond IL IL has already IL soon
will TO that weighty expression Of dignihed power
which is he expected and will be required Of the posi-
ton has darngy assumed. Where oil the thought
fu aud elegant minds Of tho South with deep purposes
aud daring wli-who know we'll handle the sernes
quesonings Of human thought with that airy
which surprise into delight Come on, from
your seelusons! you wsnted-hear brains and hand
the noble work Of redeemng the Literature aud policy
Of the country from the disg acefu ascendancy Of fanatic
errurists!
The Review has already been recognized as the Par.
~ orgon by the Wing members Of the Senate of the
u States twelve Of the best pens Of which are earnest
y pledged to lead oil monthly turn with political arti
cle These venerable ond sagaoous heads were satisfied
that the Judcious, vigorous spirit displayed the manage
ment d the Journal far, without any assistance clearly
entitled to their interest and countenance in every
way. The appeal Is made with something more Of
confidence ~ the Wing Public Of Richmond as well az
elsewhere, TO come and aid, by pen and subscription,
in placing its prospects upon that unquestonsblo basis
which will render effective through the sense Of Sc
oury snd enlarged resources. This appeal Is made in no
spirit Of suPplicaon for the energy which carried
the enterprise through the gloomy time Of the revuson
consequent upon late defeat is still tho helm Tho
National lnelgencer Of Wednesday week said some hand
come thngs commendaiory Of tho enterprise. We are
sorry have room % quote.
Mf. Z. w. WEBER, Of the conductors Of the Re-
vew s now IN the city, at the Exchange Hotel where no
will be hsppy those who ,ako any interest in the Re-
view, "a many as possible Of whom he will call on.