Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-04-07
MISCELLANEOUS.
STRENGTH AND RECTlTUDE.

STRENSI AMI INCS . " DiS'
II i, as necessary says distant contemporary
for our country TO be strong as,to be in the righ'
and truly he is right in his position. Bul are they
RICH, in theirs, who would weaken the country,
orenfeeble the arm that weds its energies, by re-
nresenripg /, before the world as in the wrons}-
I'VE onine MOI; vel this practice, generally, II not
ALWAYS the result OF an undue Indulgence parry
feeling. Is much 10 be deprecated, as at once TOO
common. dishonorable and unpatrioic, and tend
ing 10 the injury OF the public interests.
In case of controversy with another country,
!, Ia ;mnortan,. as coniribulive 10 our strength,
NOT only that we be in the right but that none
among ourselves should either make public re-
presentation of US as 10 the wrong, or endeaVof 70
place US in that condition. In such case parry
spirit and sectional feeling should be given TO me
winds as utterly unworthy oil entertainment, ana
patriotism pervade all the elements OF the nation.
This is peculiarly necessary at the present
time. i, was never more so; vet il isunforlunate-
~ the case. that mol few among US would IAN
jcpriye The nation Of tina, species oil s,fenslh os'
riyable from rect ude of position. Tney insis'
unon il that the course OF our government, IN me
nendinq controversy with England, has been such
as 10 place us in The wrong; and, mat II war en-
sue the bur,heu Of blame. and OF the accounia-
bilty for all the calamitous consequences, must
necessarily rest upon our shoulders. In TACT III
moi quite clear but that some efforts nave oeen
made, not only 10 make us appear, bu, acuai'y
10 be in the wrong and yet among those who
would do this. there are few, we apprehend, il
sny. who. in the event Of a war, would refuse 70
come up 10 the defence OF the country with all Inc
elements OF It's physical strength.
Would il not; however, be far better tor the
country, more honorable and consistent with
true patriotism that unity of view, purpose ana
conduct should prevail in the present, tnan De
postponed 10 The day OF pressing necessity IN the
iu,ure7 And il would prevail, we apprehend, II
party feelings, sectional views, ana Inc aspira-
lions OF political ambition were entirely uetach-
ed from The consideration OF The great question
in controversy, and Of the measures necessary 10
it's successful prosecution on our part. NOT Is u
loo late yet 10 appeal 10 patriotism on nus oehali,
tha, il put moi of till tomorrow what II can ac-
complish today. The example OF our antago-
mis-, admonishes us Of our duty 10 ourselves. J:
is no, sought in England 10 enieeble the arm OF
The Government by representing II as N The
wrong In this controversy, nor 10 emba!rass il by
seeking the development, Of such Of It's plans and
purposes as II may deem proper and prudent 10
conceal from The world. On the contrary, there
is general confidence, unity OF view and purpose,
and extensive and vigorous preparation Tor any
hostile contingency that may occur, whether
growing out OF this controversy, or issuing from
any other source.
This example it is 10 be hoped, will find general
limitation and adoption among ourselves. II is
not vet 100 late for those to adopt il, who have
hitherto pursued different course. lis adoption
now would tend 10 proven, war and avert is
horrors and caamies, and render unnecessary
future sacrifices OF party or sectional feeling on
the altar Of the Country in the day other need
II would present her before the world clothed in
the panoply of right; and should war unfortunate
ly come, notwithstanding, she would go INTO u
with the moral force OF reputation for rectitude,
added 10 lha. Of her grea, physical energies.
fBaltimoYe Sun.