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

oeher with many friends and relations - ho''
his un,imely end.
For The Enquirer.
THE ADMINISTRATION-TiiE WASH
lNGTON UNION"
| When James X. Polk took his seat as Pres
dent Of The q. States and the striking appellauoh
.Young Hickory" was applied TO him oy IN
Democratic party, |, as one Of his hunioic pu
honest suspor,ers, telt the deepest sollcliudc 10
he welfare and success OF his administration
The term Young Hickory" implied that he ma
imbibed the principles and cherished The virtue
Of Old Hickory and that he would shape ~
GENERA, course, in an eminent degree, by TN
l;,b,s which had flowed from The sage AMI pa
,riotic counsels OF his ilus;rious prototype ::
wear has elapsed since he entered upon Inc nis
charge Of he Executive functions, ana ne IA
already established his high and weli-men'e'
claim. 10 the confidence OF the same generous
and enlightened people who so nobly sns,aine'
Andrew Jackson throughout his eventlul fiesl
Dental career. H.
on the Oregon question, which IS certainty me
urea, question Of his Administrator, Mr.. FOX
las shown himself statesman OF profound WIS.,
dom and sasaciv, 10 which he has united calm
ness. an energy and a Roman courage, maj can
NOT fail 10 secure for him The admiration OF ever
trne-hearleG American, and COMMAND Inc sesi'ec.
even OF Great Britain herself 10 MS inauSutd'
and his regular message 10 Congress, he Htih'y
asserted our "ttie" 10 be clear ana unques'lon".
BILE" and he has not receded one men itoui VIC
ornnnd he then occupied. His recent message
nroves that he sill holds the same lofty position,
and GOES his course clearly marked out before
him. And here The 'least and The lowest Of MS
friends would beg leave 10 say 10 HIM,
"Be lust aud fear not;
:, al ,ba ends thou aim'st at Da thy country5;
Then. II thou ,li's; thou falst blessed inaflyr.
With = Cabine, 10 aid him, SO distinguished
for talents and patriotism. he will guide The
shin Of State in safety through The breakers,
and proudly and iearlessly tide out The storm.
What brilliant prospect for contemplation
Nav i. be wisely and July appreciated hy Inc
Patriot Statesman who now wicds The destiny OF
This mighty Republic! An overwhelming ma
iori,y Of The People are clearly with nm, ana
wo betide The Senator who docs mol stand ey 'he
Executive bu folds his arms in mastery mac
tiyity." al srcb ertsisi MIR. Webster ana ms
Federal compeers may attempt 10 arraign 'he tA''-
minisiration Tor Inconsistency" ana want o.
6rmness: The "Naional Inleligencer, win Us
ami American heart and Federal principles, may
reye) in its rude and insidous anlmadversions
bur James X. Polk, seli.possessed anu "nnlerri.
fed will either maintain an honorable peace
or calamity and triumphanty defend the rlgn's .
his country. In either event, ne VIII secure .h'
nlaudi,s OF grateful people, and cover niinsei
with undying fame. "Recofdcd honors WIN game (,
round his monument, and ihicken over MN.
The British advocates 10 Congress VINO eensu''
and denounce the President Tor keeping ms owl
a"o shnnld be reminded of The emphatic an
;ndignan, reply of the Duke OF Wellington
Such authority will surely command Their respec'
THE night before he engaged in one OF his great
o.. ha,,les ne was asked some questions on th
snhec, Nv friend TO which ne replied: III M
s;n5, han nd knew what my left designed, woul
Gu, W W. he veteran Editor of the Enquirer con
,,ad ,o,ake charge Of The "Union," the opinlo
a. synressed in some quarters, that ne would nc
-. eoual 10 the magnitude Of the task II wa
ss;d che was at home as the organ and iea0in
the Democracy in Virginia, but womb ia'l
The editorial leader Of the great Democratic part
ot the Union" How he has met the hiSh eSpe'
la,lons and fulfilled the generous wishes OF cor
6dins friends, every where, let the weli-suslaiue
charac,er-ihe powerful and still increasing II
Auepce OF the "Union," speak on inns point; In
arduous labors OF It's experienced and dislii
an;sbed conductor are unceasing The editorial
Are stamped with the ability of praciiseh, CT
iob,ened and accomplished statesman, and pa
,;cularly those on the subject OF the notice
| G,ea, britain. Even The London Times, With
| ,hunder tones of defiance and swelling arroganc
has felt the point and The edge OF Napoleon
bright falchion; and British statesmen have bee
duIy warned, trust, 10 pause and ponder we
upon hisliberal, conclusiveand powerful argumel
SO eloouenlly urged TO secure an honorable peace
! between two OF the great nations OF the Earth
When contrast The mild, urbanc, gentleman
and magnanimous bearing OF that venerable II
publican with the harsh and iliiberal demeanor OF
portion ofthe Wing press, feel proud OF Virgin
and pIouder still, il possible, TO call ihomi
Richie my fellow citizen. The ~ mon nasw
golden opinions in Washington, and must CO..
tinue 10 win them everywhere. It's eagle win!
are daily waiting It TO the great cities Of The 4
public, and ere long it will pass with almost lish
ming speed from ocean TO ocean. II is conducte
no, only with eminent ability and discretion, b.
with manly spirit OF independence; and thus
is rendered a slower Of strength" 10 lis friend
and, 10 our opponents, IS more "terrioe 'ha'
army with banners The Democratic par
may we'll congratulate themselves that Inc orsa
OF the Administration was placed 10 such hanc
hope, gentlemen, you will NOT suffer yo'
feelings OF deicacy, arising from The intima
and endearng relation that e1sIs between you
selves aud the time-h onored Editor oflhe "Union
10 proven, your inserting these remarks. desi
10 speak through the columns OF The old Enqu
rer 10 the people ofthe Old Dominion, aud 10 pa
this humble, 6ul honest, tribute OF my admiraiit
and homage 10 the man and the statesman, who,
the Democracy Of Virginia, has long stood as
cloud by day, and pillar OF FIRE BY, n'ghr'-w
after having devoted, with an Apostles zeal and
Martyrs faith, his youth and vigorous manho'
70 the noble service Of the ancient Commo
wealth, has now come TO gather, in new al
wider field, a richer harvest Of honor ior o.
blessed Union. TEXAS AND OREGON.
P. S. Since writing the above have heard
powerful speech from General Cass. Nis N
conception, mos, splendid effort from gre
and accomplished sla:esman-one OF the hrst
the country. It's effect upon The Senate, and
crowded audience, was truly eleclrliyins al
will be tremendous Throughout the cGnn;r
Mark nv words Heslands BY The President
the great question, and has shown himself not on
maser-spirit in The Senate, but one Of Il
granite pillars Of the Administration. He is
once a fearless and powerful champion OF Amer
can rights, marches up boldly 10 81 degrees
minutes, and then filings his gallant banner 10 Il
Pacific breeze Let our virtuous and patriot
Chief Magistrate stand firm on the elevate
ground he has taken; let him keep before h