Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-02-22

fues OF republican Government Du a J,,ynon, NJ
usef mnsi be impartial; else il becomes the ilis'' "
tho very influence 10 be avoided instead oil defence ag
it Excessive partially for one foreign nation anu =,
sve dislike for another cause ose ~ veil and even Sc
cond the arts Of influence the other. hsa pao.s WIZ
NAV resist the nirigues of the iavoe are aole ~ %
suspected and odous; while lis 'op's 'ne ,hsir in
applause and confidence of the people 10 SURRENDER "e -
tercsts. :, , ., e,.o;o, ~,
The great rule of conduct for u.s. in regaic 10 foreign ma
IONS l. in extending our commercial relations 10 nave
;h 49,, i,,l nai,ical connection possible So far
as we have already formed engagements lei hen Dc u'hea
with perfect good faith. Here let US saop h;o, - -. have
Europe has set of primary Interests, "el ~ 10 '
e ~ very remote relation. Hence she must be enga-
ecd in freouent controversies the causes VI which aie
IL ns "a mpicate ourselves by artificial ties IN me
ordinary yicsstudes of her politics or Inc Ordinary coo
nations and collisions of her friendships or ennities.
Ou detached and distant situation Invites anu u'
Ou me dH.Ten, course Ii remain one people, un-
der an efficient Government, the period Is not lar on when
we may defy material in ury from eS ,sln h a; @
NAV NJ any time resolve upon be scrupuiousy respected
when beicerent nations under the VI HaAis
nisiiions upon u.s. will lightly hazard the giving US
when may choose peace OF war; as our IN
| ierest guided BY justice, shall counsel. - .o
WHY forego the advantages OF 30 pecual sua up
WHY quit our stand upon foreign elouhu My, "
our destiny with that oil any part OF Europe
entange peace and prosperity IN 'he to u European
ambition rivalshp, interest, humor, or capllee
|, is our true policy TO steer clear OF Alliances
with any portion of the foeignw SO ar mean as we
n now nj liberty do for let not be understood as ca
/ o.
hid the maxim no less applicable public than 10 private
affairs that honesty is always the best pohey lepeat II
therefore let those engagements be observed IN lne
sense But in opinion, II IS unnecessary anu "ou "
unwse 10 extend them ,,, -.
Taking always 10 keep ourselves oy sul'aoe esS
shments respectable defensive posture we ma! surely
trust TO temporary alliances for extraordinary emergencies
Harmony and liberal intercourse with all nations are
commended by policy, humanity, and interest but even
POLICY n0p aTan nGa a exclusive
ferences; consulting the natural course OF tnngs; ousne
and diversing BY gentle means the streams OF
hui forcing nothing establishing with powers so disposed
in order 10 give trade stable define the rights OF
orr merchants and enable the Government TO support
Them conventional rules of intercourse the best that present
and mutual opinions will permit but tempo
rary and liable TO be- from time 10 time, abandoned OF varea
ns experience and circumstances shall dctate constantly
keeping in view that il folly in nation TO look for dis
interested avors from another that II must pay win poi
ton of It's independence for whatever may accept under
that character that by such acceptance 1t may place se IN
the condition of having given equivalents Tor nominal
and vet being reproached with ngrattude Tor not giving
more There be greater than 10 expect or cal
culac upon real favors from nation TO nation IL IS an M
sion which experience cure which JUST prue ought
| 10 discard =,
In offering you my counrymen the counses OF an old
and afeconate friend dare not hope they Will make inc
strong and lasting impression could wis that they will
control the usual of the passions or prevent our ma
ton from running the course which has hitherto marked e
destiny of nations; but if Halter myself na ney
NAV be productive partial BENEFIT some occasional
good that they may and then ecur TO moderate the
fury of party spirit against the misches OF foreign
ngues guard against the mposures OF pretended pat
riosm this hope will be full recompeHse for the socitude
for your welfare BY which they have been dictated
How far, in the discharge OF my official dlties nave
been guided by the principles which have been deineaed
the public records and other evidences OF my conduct must
witness 10 YOU and the world To myself the assurance Of
conscience IS that nave al least oeieVea myself
TO be guided by them.
In relation The still subssng war in Europe my pIoca-
nation othe 22d April 1888 is the index 10 my plan Sane.
toned By your approving and by that of your Repese
tatives in both Houses OF Congress- the spirit of that mea
sure has continually governed me- unnuenced by any al
tempts 10 deter or divert me from II.
After deliberate examination with the aid OF the best lights
could obtain well satisfied that country under
all the OF the had right TO take and was
bound in duty and interest take neutral position Hav
ing taken IT, determined far should depend upon
10 maintain il with moderation perseverance and rmness
The considerations which respect the right 10 hold this
conduct il is necessary this occuson 10 detail
will only observe that according 10 my understanding OF the
matter that right, far from being denied by any OF the
beigerent powers, has been virtually admitted by all.
The duty of holding neutral conduct may be inferred
without any thing from the obligation which justice
and humanity impose every nation In cases in which 1t
free TO maintain invoate the relations OF peace
and amity towards other nations.
The inducements of interest," for observing that conduct
will best be referred 10 your own reflections and experience
With me- predominant motive has been endeavor 10 gain
time country 10 settle and mature It's yet recent lnst
uon and progress without interruption TO that degree
Of strength and consistency which is necessary to give H.
humanity speaking, the command of its own fortunes
Though in reviewing the incidents omy administration
am unconscious Of Intentional nevertheless TOO
sensible OF my defects not TO think it probable that may
have committed many errors. Whatever they may be-
crventy beseech the Almighty 10 avert OF mitigate the evils
which they may tend ! shall also carry with me the
hope that my country will view them with
indulgence and that after foyhve years of my life dedca
ted to its service with upright zeal the faults OF ncom
peent abilities will be consigned to oblivion as myself must
soon be TO the mansions OF rest.
Relying on its kindness in this, as in other things and
tuated by that erven love towards which natural to
man who views in il the native coil of himself and his
proeenors for several generations anticipate with plea
sing expectation that retreat in which promise myself 10
realize without alloy the sweet enjoyment OF paraking, in
l .Q,,a ~T, noJ
laws under free Governmen,-the ever favorte object Of
my heartand the happy reward as trust, of our mutual
cares, labors and dangers.
UNITED STATES, 9TH SEPTEMBER 1896
WASHlNGTONS MARRIAGE IN l7s9-The Aexan-
dra Gazette states that Mr. j. B. Siean distinguished
artist oN T. and lately Europe has been for some days
very beautiful and successful copies from the original pic
lures Of Colonel and Mrs. Washington the of the date
of l2 10y Peae and the other Of l759 by Woolason with
the painting Of large picture Of Washington's
Marriage founded upon the relation Of that interesting
the Gusts recoections and private memoirs Of the Life
and Character ofWashngton.
The scene is laid in the ancient Parish Church of ST. Pc
ters County of New Kent colony of Virginia. time 9th of
January, 1889.
In the fore ground and the altar appears the Rev. Dr.
Mossom the officiating clergyman, in full canoncals he is
about present the marriage rngThe Bridegroom is in
suit Of blue and silver, lined with red silk embroidered
wastcoat small clothes gold shoe and knee buckles dress
sword hair in full powder. The bride in suit of white sa
tin rich point faced ruics pearl ornaments In her hair
pearl necklace, earrings and bracelets white high heel
ed shoes with diamond buckles; she is attended BY groupe
Ladies' in the gorgeous Costume of that period
Near the Bridegroom is brilliant groupe comprising the
vice regal Governor Of Virginia. several English army and
navy officers then Colonial service with the very elite
Virginia ciraly Of The old regime. The Governor is
suit of scarlet embroidered with gold with bag wig and
sword, the gentlemen in the fashion of the time
But among the most interesting and picturesque of the
personagcs in the various groups Bishop the celebrated
body servant of Braddock, and then of Washington with
whom he ended his days. after service of than forty
years
This soldier Of the of George H. forms per-
study in the picture His tall attcnuatcd form and SOL
dcy bearing, with folded arms and cooked hat hand
respectfully he has approached the bridal eroupc gives
touching interest the whole He scarlet coat
and is booted and spurred having just smeuuted and e
guished the tavorie charger OF his chief a groom
Through the large folding doors Of the Church. seen
old fashioned coach the Bride drawn by six horses also
the fine English charger bcqueathed Washington by Brad
dock after the fatal filed Of The Monongahea From the
count Of the marriage handed down from those that were
present its celebration appears tina, the Bride and her
Ladies occupied the COACH while the Provincial Colonel rode
his splendid charger, attended by brilliant cor,ege of the
CAV and gallant OF the land Such Washingtons Mar
rage in 1859.
From the Portsmouth Pilot, Extra Feb 90
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE-EIGHr BUILDINGS REDU-
CED TO ASHES-325 900 WORTH OF PROPERTY