Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-06-20

The work was almost finished indeed before reached my
without your knowledge and The decacy
with which it conducted equal the liberality Of
the motive and the beauty Of the execution. And whom
is this offer made9 To one who has exchanged tho
busy theatre Of politics for the humble retirement
to him who has parted with the mimic sceptre which the
press is supposed put into the editors hand-o
--"breaks his s,ah,
Aud deeper than did er plunmet sound
Now browns his book"
What be my future destiny is beyond my own conlec.
lures. Whether shall retire that GLORIOUS old Common
wealth., as you so justly call her whether shall remain
with you in this beautiful and hOspitabe metropolis where
should leave these Two hostages audng his daughters no
were present of my affections among you-whethcr shall BE-
able retire my and my fig tree To pass Tie
rest of my days is in the hands Of Congress That should
obtain relief from "a Congress Of prnters" should have no
arnrelensions will for moment question the jus
tcc OF country None know well yourselves how
anxiousy and how faithfully have carried the
which has subjected losses involved in
serious debts and threatens cloud the days
et take my word for H. gentlemen, that whatever may
my lot shall not prove myself unworthy of the friendship
with which you have honored me. Time has yet cx-
inguished all my spirit Those who knew my intentions
TO retire from the press predicted that should perish the
victim of ennui and that after the excitement OF AZ
The most exciting branch OF the public service should sink
under the Incidence and inactivity of private e But
me not. Fortunately, have ambition for oilice-"tat
last nfmity .! noble minds, and lei me boldly IT, the
example for what ii is worth. will the
mblious politician that man may yet be hnppy in private
life who has books read the studies of his early life to re-
vive, and who still WELD pen.
| have thus been communicative my own affairs be-
you pleased 10 take interest in But other
respects your pariay has betrayed you into You
have paid many extavugant compliments in the address
which have made You have been pleased associate
my humble name with hose of Jefferson and Madison-,at
constellation Of ustrions whose bancc
boased galaxy Of any other horizon bw with reverence
To their genius Like every other American uav have at
acons Bu, far be from me The vanlty irscl}cve rha. n
point nF service talents virtues have the slightest
petenslos to vie with those distinguished men am mot
worthy unoosc lhe atchrt of hti, Shoes My hghes;
m s tha for long life and most arduou profession
have attempted TO DO my best 10 serve my country have
spared pains, declined sacrces support The p,nci
p=s profess am devoted 10 those glorious institutions and
that nestu'able Union which! constitutes the most bril-
achievement o: the age in which live. it is not the
ectinc the rapid seamboatt is the lightning
telegraph all the wonders which Art and Science
now achievng-t is the augmentation OF numbers.
nor extraordinary extension of agriculture into tho
Western deserts the rise of ou. cities like many
haaton., which much the objects of admiration,
political institutions under which has
performed all these miracles Of greatness II Is not even the
miraculous organ" Of the press whose praises have
WIN 50 mush beauty ana ha m
all the wonders you have enumerated-yet we mast iorK
still higher general cause and that 10 the ines
tmable institution of federated republic III The bery
M the people, the of The States and the rights OF the
States which form the three great pillars OF our prosperity
You especially praise too highly the value OF our
Union Your kindness has oyerated any little sevlce may
have rendered towards the preservation OF this glorious non
will pretend compare myself with the distinguished
men BY side and under whose banner have fought tI
ring late aduous contest But take my word ior ~ mat
unless the principle Of construction which
JefeSonian school elgiUlSy
unless the federal government be strictly confined TO its
specified and legitimate functions, and the rights OF the
States the rights the people be carefully guarded against
encroachnent glorious Union stand Take my
word it, that unless the federal government should avoid
any further interference with the peculiar Institution OF the
South, except to carry out me distinct oi
the shock Of the tempest Take my WORD Tor H. hi tuSh
dangcris reduced is not yet ovcr-ha unless the COM
promise system be carried in all its length and brehdh
and unless fugitive slave law shall be energcticay ad
miniscred by brethren Of the North, and unless The
States uf The North shall respect the rights Of the
South is in vain that have weahered the storm which
has shattered the s,ils Of our gallant ship Free S"ilsm
must put down, will put down the Union The ram.
pant spirit OF dscontented party in the Souh can only pre-
vail through the triumphs OF the fanatics 10 the Norm;
Excuse me- sirs for presenting these grave eiccaons nj
the present moment; but they are in fact, drawn forth by
the TOO compmentary remarks you have made The course
which have pursued Yet be assured tn whatever mite
may have contributed to preserve me Onon eye aner
and more vigorous champions take my place. There arc
sentinels enough the wachower 10 sound tile alarm
in the ears OF enlightened people
have already said more han enough upon the general To-
MICS which you have presented But cannot close whont
addressing few words yourselves. The tone In which
you speak to me ehcourag me TO treat you as friend iru
are all OF you younger mysel(-sone OF you much
younger-though am sometimes tempted IN The spirit OF
very convenient philosophy measure age not so much oy
time as by temperament. have at least seen many more
years than the Oldest of you and claim the privilege OF lay
ing before you of the fruits OF my experience NOT OF
wisdom There Of talents among you, VINO nave
rpht to aspe to the direction of the public press In iact
what post of distinction may not man OF talent and enter
prise attain in free country, where any man can De any
thing of which he is worhyf Should you remain Us ypu
are still you be prosperous and happy you preserve
those virtues secommand prudence ard industry whch
grace every in the republic. Never yield aespoh
dency my friends but always attempt TO view things on me
BRIGHT side Never despair of the republic nor oi your
fortunes Do your duty in whatever ot It may please
Providence you; and take my ora io ~ at so'
ised conscience is the best treasure you can possess
Bn should It be your destiny to become the concucor or
the associate of political PRESS the sphere OF your duties
and RESPONSIBILITIES must enlarged fou must make
m vonr minds 10 the sacrifices and exertuns
rhich il will impose upon you. You will not sleep upon
hd rs roses You will have 10 nerve yourselves 10 the
cn,,r. You cannot do much for such free and un-
n,r,ed country this. You must cxa your industry
in,n enthusiasm Fix your standard Of excellence high
Take every form your opinions the basis OF TRUTH
and when they formed adhere them with the hm
snt of free press. Watch with seepess vigilance over
the citadel OF liberties Guard the Union OF me o!aes
for ever AS necessary means protect the rents Oh tie
States with fearlcssness that defes every opposition
But excuse me- gentlemen have too long detained yon
Once thank you from my heart or tne nohor you
have done me- aad sincerely wish you every blessing.
Col John Crenshaw has been nominated by the Troy Con-
yenon as the candidate Congress from the Montgome-
~ (Ala) District in opposition TO Cept Abercombe the
| Union candidate.
| FROST IN JUNE.-A gentleman from Troy informs me
nE Commerce, that there frost on the NUS