Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-09-09

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eo.ennenor sllut,ry purposes imposes except perhaps
N the act at transferring his allegiance Yet such is Ger
aiay mpoc and he supposed give his Ia cit acques
eenee thereto. And in consideration Of and fv
ana Protection hs emo, TO part with, VI
up aud reooonce certain PRIVILEGES Which, ii unive,sa
ow,i.h possessed BY eaeh one, would be suDversve
nature and objects OF hbo.ty-ihat is u true aud desr
aee ioety, who would o ali restraints. They wou,
n,vSues condition OF things, II they were fully incul
'seu s"e Sati~a, 10 which government however
0u would be prccroblc io believe been observed
and very Justly too, "tnat the worst government is bette
'han none at ALL But happily the alternative 10 by n,
means indispensable in this advanced stage o
indeed a. would hardly perhaps never in ia,
nne'eenn century among sensble aud enlightened people
mere u Just and proper medium between absolute op
pesslon on the hand and freedom on th
othet-and human governments human society OF mn,
An', when they hGd that medium will best their uu,
u proper hcr ultimate aud legitimate end the prosperi
welfare and happiness Of these for whose benefit the,
are formed
Thus you observe that on the stream Of government
mere are rocks near tho bank and shoals near the
o'her-and the majestic Ship Siao will. be i'm immi
hent danger OF pcrlshng, and hers perlous yoy
age unless provided with excellent rudder aud seered
oy aesuuous dtsent vigant and experienced helms
man. directly between the evils and kept ip the chan
mel ~hee tue navigation is safe. Then, although
easions biow may ash ogar sides aud an occ
al breaker impede her progress vet she will neither crush
nor FOUNDER bot will glide securely onwaru ia spit. Oh
every petty obstacle. safely convey her passengers and
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ls ao from the mast head, bearing If not the eleR
at any rate the reasonable and substantial inscription
Liberty IN all 'angs, unless where the public sood
| quires restraint"
But TO return TO the subject Immediately before u.s. for we
nave got almost oil from H. and upon field of politics
and 'a would be To US scat of Terra Ad Chan
ceuor hent says OF intricate law book in which he
ls rs be used 10 take short young days
but he never returned he also u.s. without faded
ns and aroused Indignation But have been travelling
oay upon the remote frontier and up has been such
snort one, we hope 10 be rather fortunate than his
Honor, a1d not teel the effects quite seriously.
But TO reiurn-PcTaps, my friends very persons
who are so extremely tenacious of their privileges and
their liberty, are really the most in bondage Their
theory seems very similar that said been enter
ned by deluded, yet Gocbt honest OF Erin who
when ne si landed upon the American Shores county
ho lad been taught regard land OF perfect indcpeu
deHce took an Early Pporuny To crafty his pugna cous
p'penSes and probably experienced total de phi
vaon OF his liberty In being custody and lodged
| IN some place OF confinement. Thus IL a. with those who
indulge tins theory for While they fondy and com
paceniy Illuminating their great freedom and indie
pendenec, either public opinion the one hand OF the
eV of inemPerance the other. may be actually bind
ing ihen secretly aud insdousy both hand and foot in
almost auamHniine chains Bu' in abiding this
(and wnethes true false will answer me an no
disresPcet TO the Irish nation generally. would not DO
mus false tor IN my own veins there Irish blood
MY grandiather on the maternal line, directly from
that oppressed and suffering but deserving and
country and this circumstance shall cause the blush
shame to sniuse my cheek-for although they have
frss like all the Of mankind, yet there is much 10
admire both IN the and intellectual character Of the
genuine sons and daughters of the good old Emerald
Isle And have need for diligence prove myself
my ~ Connection with the TN hes produced such
master spirits as Burke who plead the OF suffering
millions IN lnda's distant and sulry clme-of Phillips
VINO claimed the Father OF our County the property
the wordof an Emmett, who could face his blood thirsty
tribunal, aud ask that his epaph written only when his
country should take her among the nations of the
earth And would that possessed the lowers Of their
uanscendent genius, neat only inspiration ITSELF and
could catch the re OF their lofty and ardent
ana na at my command the glowing strains of
ing and imRasSIoned eloquence if iwee only for the pre-
SEM occasion that might depict in Ill their horrd forms
aud paint IN all their dark aud sombre and terrible huss
the many hlgrant evils OF lnemperance and present in
that tar OF which they susceptible those weigh
considerations which each and every one boi here
and elsewhere whether tempera's u.emperao To enlist
under the banners OF this glorious cause.
And, moreover, habits of niempeTance may have been
acquired where there high OF homer other re-
Speos ard It u by appealing to- and taking advantage o.
t' sh point IN the character, that il may be rendered
together with the Pledge, and with Divine
blessing TO crown all, in improving the character in tie
respect IN which 1t Is so sadiy detective.
H. then, these suggestions have made Contain any
fore, whatever It does indeed that all are interested
IN the prosperity OF this glorious work. there
lore a. .cas to ali motives which govern and iniueI
human action.
Ana there is my friends. in this matter no middle posi-
uon-no neutral grUInd; Tor, although positive exorto
mn not be employed against us yet there Is powerful in
seBee that may b. oKpIi d. without tikinS step or Ut
ttTg word anc IN no case Is striking than in this
lne ruth OF tho expression when fell from the lips Of Him
who spake - "e'e aaH spake, That he that il not
with US is against us.r
Aad would have dnunied by the apprehension and
the lee. thar they contribute nothing this undertak
ing for all have influence IN Ihor cuar sphere-an1
1t this influence can be exered for evil may be excited
Tor good The same which destroys may also project
and the hand which presents he iscned ohace anatsh
also from the lips. In ANY point Of view, il would SC I'm
compliment 10 lie asked JOIN SSociet, For II YOU are
addc ed 10 the vice Of ntenpcranee. implies that your
principle stronger th-n your appetite, strong IL Isl and
n you addicted IT, IL implies that You Dos. e.,
an influence which your very have given YOU and
which yoI are ssked TO exert IN noble Without
one the other the case it wOald be useless 10 so-
eit yo at ALL since then you could render no seyice
etAeI 10 yourseI u 10 Others.
In the first place thus scheme presents inducements nuG
Promsesiu advantages TO him. who Tar addicted to
the nee, ~ to be considered drunksrd nd cast
out from all reputable society Hl,n IL Imploes 10 come
aud Par'ake Of its benefits. and drey ne wall not hes
i.ae or doubt It's ellie eccy, sinco the s' pertinent in
The successfully ticd by six miserable wretch
Is Ike himself, who resoluiy Geeranod make an ef
II 10 from the depths II degradation and sety in
which tlsy were plunged. Come them cay to SUCH aud
mne a@V srce every step you take lessons the chance
aud tie probability Of = suecessfil return.
Bn, there are the most melting motives to tho mode
rate thinker, Of what grade he may be- to embark
IN ihs enterprise For II principally through tho means
o. such, that ineLrones 90 gns with suen unbou
sway And did these persons have an adequate seD,e
Of ne magnitude and enOrmiy Vt the vice Their influence
sud example Contribute to foster and encourage and the
groat amount of distress and wTiohednes, they may one
coy BRING upon themselves and upon ell connected Nth
them by Their imprujent course there would be TO such
an rrl sisible impulse to comply with the terms Of ,b1
| pledge.
10 those Of the "risiEg Fsneiatou," ths undertaking
oersiis benefits Their habits re 10 some 1tont Inform
cd and H. taking this sep their sacrifices are less They
sfe moreover b hope for support future yoas when
NOSE who now sustain il b. their influence end example,
her t1eritns aud pecunary means shall have been
'ieo by Old age Tor further active service hall have one
TO reap lie fis OF their well doug And cannot be but
gruying aud interesting to youth early enstnR on
virtues side.
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