Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1855-12-14

mora loyal or rational in their conduct under Ike CIR
rnmstaiices. The letter will be read Win inucii iu'
terast AT tho present time. when events So rni'entu,s
sro threa,,nin. the Old World, and sAnh;"; the
thrones cf tn. tirmc>t iniGhrch!r.
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No. 20 South Sixth Street.
II ----, Esq:
Dear Sir:-It gives me pleasure to answer your
note Of this morning in reference I" the spri' a'"
purposes OF the Convention recently held at the AS
tor House. in the city Of New York, under IN" aus
pces Of the American Irish EiniSrant Aid A-sorla
ton. You pay only just tribute TO my true AMER
cgn patriotism when you suppose me incapa".c 4"
connecting myself with ANY illegal or d-"rSan'zih-
project whatever. Aud mag be permitted to >"y
that if my hard.earnrd political character nni primer
Piles have not shielded from the pror!l'!'ae an'
exceedingly dsrespecttul attacks vi cetta,ii lP'i
and the serious misconceptions oi others' can %"
scieutuusy point Ia tile Address anu krs"iu''oi'
forming the basis Of the nc;iou OF that -
justification not only ui the strictly loai out en
nently conservative character nt the
Upon that platform, i'll which the holy love U, + u
therland is fully harmonize with The scVcrest uue'
of American citizenship, every member OF the con
vsntion. although twenly.four States were represent
ed in it, uuitedy stand with one heart au uiihu' !!
il true the purtlaty OF the convention paced ie IL
n very prominent position in regard to lis action "',
deliberations, but oandor requires Inc to state tll"t
was UNEXPECTEDLY invited to participate III Inc noFo
ment-tlat accepted the invitation, because II Is h'
part of my nature desert those who have been nh'
are my friends account OF any CLOUD VI p'eJu.e,
that may happen to hang around them or their Ju
cause-and that | went to New York WIN a aetei'hI
nation 10 diScouutcuance all sorts oI hhousteris'
AMI all kinds Of secret societies aud IL pfacieaols
10 place the convention where II now Is iouno, Oh w
doubted principles ut sound constitutional oho na
tional law.
There is no faint of iIegality in the constitution
address, resolutions, or IN the future opj'e'' ''
purposes of the organization. , A..
You may ask them what we propose 10 10 "
answer is, having always the most sensitlFe !eea'u
for our interests and those OF oar leiow Anot
can citizens in this country, 10 prepare ior ceE'H
treat contingencies that possibly or even P'oO""y
may arise, when may successfully present 'ns
idea of Fredericksburg the Nationality VI lreianu' ~
the earnest consideration OF our whole people, f"I
Instance, without referring TO other ~
is certainly not impossible, that, III the complcao
of the political events OF the future, the lhea o.a'c'
NAV be drawn into al European war, III WHICH Ene
land may be adverse party, or INTO loiceu con
hict with England herself. Ono may be iuli oi r7-
greet when contemplating such aE idea. lie pros
beet of such collision may indeed be remote. Ii Is
TO be hoped 3d. since We" is the most dreadul Gu
lamsy that Gun hetai nation. But, II Inc Drit'Sh
Government rU fareo!cH, by the ups {" t's h'gn
Cabinet Ministers, 10 caSilgate inns IhI"h INV US
views OF the settlement of political questions ESSEN
tally affecting the future peace, prosperity, anu
liberties of this American Continent, where II nus
ripbttully no sort of business; 1t, III aOroSug .he
Clayton. Buiwcr Treaty, England Will iis!s'. ny heT
prutectorHtes and colonization scieilies III ScH'i"
America ia tranplins under her 'ret the old Monroe
doctrine ST. dear the pride rnd so material 10 !ne
Interests of our ritizes il, with shouts oil war rom lH
London I,7neS aud ether calTo:Ous organs size WI"
continue 10 send her heavy armed squadF"ns ou 'u'
rou.,s lis if 10 hint intimidation; u her chllre press
will .ngage with the most deliberate design. 10 NC
comul,sb the object, If possible, in stendy an1 sys
satic effort TO procure dissolution OF thus Cohted
er,cy and 10 cmbroi Us in general anarchy anu ira
tsrnal bloodshcd if she will send her crmps dnd SER
wants into our territory 10 violate our neutrality laws
by su:-ep,ousy enlioting our citizens Tor her lr''
mean armies, thus in her professions OF moral suPo
riorty endeuvorng 10 degrade this gTeat nation To
the condition Of n Hesse Casse, or some other petty
German prlna.pality, and then insult us farther by
PLAYING the puv sca demand proper Redress II.
In truth, England, by insisting on such course o'
policy will have war, rs ia ea!rGcor 10 ssrre our
yos.rns1.a! itA !ae u:naa zeal ana cJticHeY ~ no!
say-thu4saN And If that war should occur. thlnk
can venture 20 say will agree 20 take tcat war
by contract, OF we viii raise a.! ,ac men required at
The expsnse of each ndivi:ua soldier. We Will vol
unfairly contribute millions iGto the national .rcnsu-
" and undertake 10 drive svery vesIse o: Bri;eh
authority out eli Ireland ~:th IL. Wiling "ss;e'ance
If tbe oppressed masses there provided tho Lulted
States alone or with Rusela, will guarantee Tue !ads-
,oud-nce Of the country afterwards.
Very respectfully your ;rlead ard servant
kO. TYLER.