Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-02-15

{ their leaders male in support OF 'he Wal, Will
they asked their SURFACES 10 place them II! Fo"ei.
We see bu one advantage which Wing ieau'
ers now have over Democrats, and il is ms
Should they be travelling in England, the ABUSE
they are heapng upon their own country would
give them Stree pass" in making them pleasing
and agreeable 10 English society; but we douo'
much if their reasonable conduct would mol
cause them TO be spurned by our ancient ally, Inc
French people, the blood OF whose best sons was
shed in the struggle for independence against
England.
tmay be yet some days before we shall re-
ceive Senator Hunters full speech. In the
mean time We are enabled 10 present an outline
of its chief positions, from the pen OF "Vifgi'
nns," which, we have reason to believe, IS SUD-
s,antialIy correct. The Wing will see, as we
predicted, tha, II nas premature" in its excess
siye laudalions of Mr.. HIS speech as "reprooa-
ting the war.polcy Of the Administration. Inc
Wings picture OF Mr.. HIS position is gross
carcalure of The points correctly laid down oy
"Virginius." Il will be seen that Mr. II. will
vote Tor The Ten Regiment Bill, recommended by
The President and so far aid in what the Wing
calls an unnecessary increase OF the Standing
Army" His other positions referred 10 by "Vir'
ginius," will be found 10 differ essentially from
what the Wing e1ul,ingly represents them. The
complete speech will remove ali doubt in short
time Meanwhile, We advise the Wing 10 show
lille more caution and moderation in future, in
chronicling The accession Of Democratic Sena-
tors, who are claimed as arraying themselves in
direct hostility 10 he Administration
This brings US 10 another sIaring error OF The
Wing yesterday. Deceived BY the Geographic
despatch, it says:
"MoRE DEMOCRATIC THUNDER MIR. Niles OF
Connecticut, another Democratic Senator, has
raised his voice against the Tunous policy OF MIR.
Polk. Administration What will MIR. Richie
dence OF the popularity of MIR. Folks War-ot
lis necessity, its humanity and juslice7
"Mr. Richie" in reply, will point to the CO.
lums Of The Union, which state that Mr. Niles
spoke I'm far0r Of the bill, expressing his wish 10
make one more effort, under the influence OF a
rigorous military operation, 10 terminate the war
on fair and reasonable terms" The Wing had
| ututI Itd'C l!t I/CNOLIdltL StHfL.WS dlOHSs III
its attempt to define their positions, it has Sum-
bled ino The crosses, blundeIs, which i, might
easily have avoided.
One word more, and we are done. The Wing,
with a Lord Buflesh shake OF the head, has
twice pointed 10 The fact that no al!usion has
been made IN the Union TO Mir. Hunters speech
Now, We might with equal force refer 10 The fact
that The National InteAigencer has also been per-
fectIy silent on the subject. Had there been any
thing in Mr.. HIS speech indicating a repudia-
lion of The administration policy, would not the
lnlelIisencer have eagerly proclaimed TO the
world2 This nimsy argument Of lhs Wing is W
,ery nugaiory and weak.
To the Editors Of The Enquirer:
WAsHISGToN. Feb. 7, 1S43.
Messrs. Editors: Your new Senator from Viz.
ginia, the Hon. r. Nj. T. Hunter, made his debut
to-day on The bill Tor raising ten additional :cgi
mens and as il will doubtless ne Interesting 10
your readers 10 know whai position lie occupied,
propose 10 give you n bfiCi skeich OF the points
presented in the speech. Ofihr argument, shall
not attempt even an cpiiOme. Suffice il 10 say,
however, shat il eVinced deep research, proioani
thought, comprehensive views, enlightened ard
ardent Gevoiion 10 The permanent interests o! TIE
country, and was. altogether, woHhy OF its dish
euished author, and highly c!ediaJ.c 10 the Sac
from which he came.
MIR. ii. commenced by remarGing npon the is
sues embraced in the subIsc under consideration
Issues in his estimation, !eacniug lar higher
and involving lar muic EiUinrn!ous iniercst- TIA n
the mere question OF voting supplies TOR he
prosecution II he war. In the progress "i
The discussion, both in that chamber and in
The public press, principles mac been ASSET
ed and arguments presented al war "ih ih2
genius 0t our Institutions, which, Il SdBc.I".tc
and adopted ~ n!a0!;l: 81 he American
people mus; inevitably lead, a. no distant i'Y, 70
radical change in the nature ats; s!:ue.u!r nj
our Government. He In ed 10 the inoriisa'e g.
sire 10! conquest, which IA: recently spcGns aP
amougs; IL, art ii Ja sore q" hc rr0cres>.ag
win mos fearful farl liz. tie deprecated III.
restrained lrLu9: nee, - irinauN ~ ~ i; Il itnce
and tendency; and showed, ~ chain Of TAGS am
argument, illustrated by examples drawn i:ur
the history OF the past that i! carried out in Tie
conquest OF The whole OF Mexico, it would bring
upon our people large increase OF The buT'hens
! of taxation weaken The bonds Of the national
| Union-and endanger the stability OF our Tree
and glorious Republic. lie deeply regretted that
these views aud purposes were entertained by
some in high slaIIons, VINO desetved!y enjoyed The
confidence and respect Of their c"nhi:ymen. lie
| reoced, however in the assurance, that our pre-
sen, Executive INDUCED no such spirit, entertain
ed no such design; bu, guided by wiser and more
moderate couhsslS, anGiousy desired Inc avoid
ance OF such result, as alike Injurious 10 our
own interests, and restrictive OF The advance oil
civilization among mankind.
MIR. H. passed over The consideration oil the
Justice OF the wal with Mexico and the policy
and proprety OF It's inception, as questions al
ready concluded, and no longer open for discus
sion, and spoke in strong and thrilling terms OF
that sacred spirit OF patriotism which should
,hrob in every American bosom wheIeTc! his
country was in co1aic. with foreign enemy
and induce all wi hou! distinction OF party, 10 re-
pei with Indignation every !inpu'aliGn up,n her
honor and resist with uned effo! every invasion
of her rights. He regarded the executive rs
propery, and indeed, under our system OF Gov
| eminent. necessarily INFESTED with the authority
in conduct The war and direc, The operations Of
The army, and held thar, to enable iAe President
10 meet he respcns biliiies OF his staten, the le-
cislalure ou2h, TO supply him with adequate
means 10 carry on! his plans. Upon Congress
the RICH, 10 declare war was derOved by the Con-
sti,ulion, and with il the coTrealve right 10 de-
ermine for what purposes il should De carried
on; bu, when once declared the mode OF conduct
ING il devoved alone upon he Executive who was
alone responsible 10 the country Tor the perform.
snce OF his duty. He should therefore, give his
support 10 The bill under consideration. He had
no experience, and bu, little knowledge OF militia
~ affairs, but regarding il as duty 10 contribute
his portion 10 the interchange ot opinions, he
should presen; his views for what they might
be worth Should the war conin1e for some
months without producing The desired result, he
believed that change in the manner OF con-
Quoting il would become necessary. And in that
event he should be in favor Of adopting military
line of offensive and defensive operations, in Sc
ectins which be preferred one suggested by The
Senator from Mississippi (Mr. Davis) as pos
sessing more advantages and being Liable 10 fewer
objections than any other yet pointed out. The
line proposed runs from 7amp,ao up The Panneo
riuer 10 tie Sara Dia@rs, along the crest Of Liat
range 10 aqua Nuera, thence along The ridge
from rhici The malers f0lc into Tie Gla 10 The CO.
iorsdo, iaFe be!op Inc junclion Of The G'la lcata
,haL r;rcr, and thence 10 San Diego. The great