Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-02-11
TwENTY-sEcoND D OF FEBRUARY.


The Union Safety Committee Of New York If. 8. La
throp Chairman E. X. Collins Vice. .Chnirman have pub
ished an eloquent circular the people fhe United Sates
recommending IN imposing and hearty celebration Of
the approaching Birthday of Washington They set forth
the eminent propriey of executing the late compromise
measures in good faithge the thorough execution of the
act for the restoration fgve from service and properly
represent the Southern States generally determined with
patriotism which does them honor 10 aJids by the compro
mise II carried out in good faith according the spirit and
letter Of the Constitution Of the country The Constitution Of
the United States ebodes the supreme law of the land and
erery article and erery proron of ought be carried
In good faith according to ts true intent and meaning
They conclude with patriotic eloquence follows:
There many points upon which NIL citizens Of this Re-
public agree but there 10 ore especially upon which we oil
delight TO dwe-ie character and fame Of Huntington
There is child of the Republic native or adopted is
not prond TO call him Father
The Birthday Of Washington approaches; let unite In
celebrating that day; let 1t be day of universal rejoicing;
lei us all call to mind his many virtues; let assemble In
every city, every town, every village and every hamlet
throughout this vast country extending from the Atlantic TO
the Pacific and hear the Fa awe Address the Father Of
his Country read TO assembled citizens Let modtate
upon his words Of uwsdom let drink largely from this ORR
glnal fountain of PATRIOTISM and doubt that the
effect viii be- not perhaps 10 make argue acuey,
but TO make feel like Americans and under this feeling
repudate alike all disognnzersto make feel that
truly people, and that such united under govern
ment we hold trust for ourselves our postery and man
nation
As Vrginans lovers Of the Constitution and the Union,
trust that this audabo suggestion may be carried out
with united enthusiasm We heartily respond the follow
Ing views of the Portsmouth (va) Pilot:
We that proposition has been made that the people
of the United States that the Union has passed through
alarming crsls, should celebmte this day with unusual
spirit and rejoicing Believing that much fear of lis safety
yet remains we, nevertheless approve the pan if other
object wns TO be accomplished than honong memory of
Vrginas immortal WAsHIseros-he who has long repused
in tomb, around which millions shed the graft
tude love and admiration. The fountain of remembrance
to have become dy for years past this day.
many sections Of Vgins h.s passed away with but
feeble without any Innnifesu-
on of appreciation from people, deeply
indebted 10 Washington and Is nothing but proper dis
charge far possible this Indebtedness 1t will be
Inappropriate in opinion when paying homage this
great good and patriotic man. 10 return thanks,
on TO Almighty God for manifestations of his protec
on and love- and TO invoke The guardianship of Heaven in
oil trials and strfes which The future may bng-et dis
play gratitude by praying for fhc preservation of that
Union In which many blessings have been enjoyed and
wards the formation OF which Washington contributed
more than human share.
On this day. then let tho American people bow before the
mighty monarch Of Heaven in Thanksgiving spirit, and in
their prayers minge tho Of earths greatest Statesman,
Phanhropis Patriot and Warrior.