The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-02-22

claim the tribute of patriotism, who shonId labor
70 sobvert these great pillars Of human basniness
theae nrmest props Of the duties of men and citI
Gems Ihe mere politician, equally with thu d, aus
man, ought to respect aud cherish them A VOL
nine could not TRACE all their connections with ur
'ate and public felicity. Let il simply be asked
nsIs u the seenrity for prosperity, for reputation
LOT lie, u the sense of religious OBLIGATION desert
Tue oaths, which the instruments of inyestiga-
non 10 the courts Of Justicel Aud let us with
Stution indulge the superstition that morality can
pe anaihtsineu without religion. Whatever msy
% conceded tothe influence OF refined eSueation
on minds OF peculiar structure, reason and exne-
tienee Doth forbid US TO expect that national mo-
rsh1y can prevail iii exclusion of religions nriuci
pies. so"' pt'ne'
It Is substantially true that virtua or r,o-s,i,v
is necessary spring sur popular (soyernran, tn.
tuie' indeed extends with more or less forra to
very species OF free Government Who that Ia a
eIncere lfiehd 10 lt can look with Indifference
npon attempts to shake the Foundation of the 70
bricl VI '"c IA
Promote then, as an object of primary imnor.
tahce, institutions of the general diffusion ot
knowledge. ln proportion as the structure of a
government gives force to public opinion n Ia O.
sential that public opinion should be euIightened
As u very important source of strength and 90.
curity cherish public credit One method of pre.
serving IL is to use it as sparingly as possible
avoiding occasions of expense by cuitivating
peace, 6nt remembering also that timely dsburse.
nIents to prepare for danger frequently prevent
much greater disbursements TO repel il; avoiding
| likewise, the accumulation of debt, not only by
stunning occasions of expense, but by vigorous
exertion iD time Of peace TO discharge the debts
which unavoidable wars may have ocoasioned; not
ungeHerousiy throwing upon posterity the burden
which we ourselves ought to bear The execution
of these maxims belongs to your representatives
but it is necessary that public opinion should CO
operate.
To facilitate to them TIE performance Of their
duty, 1t is essential that you should practically
bear IN mind. that towards the payment of debts
there must be revenue; that to have revenue there
must be taxes; that no taxes can be devised which
ara not more or less iuconyenient and unpleasant:
that the intrinsic embarrassment, inseparable
from the selection of the proper Objects (which is
always choice ofdifflcuties,l ought g be decisive
motive for a candid construction OF the conduct OF
the Government in making IL, and for spirit Of
aCquiescence in the measures for Obtaining reven-
ne, which the public exigencies Inay at any time
dictate.
Observe good faith and justice towards all ns-
tions; cultivate peace and harmony with all re-
ligion and morality eDjoin this conduct; and can
IL be that good policy does not equally eUjon it!
Il will be worthy of free enlightened, and at no
distant period, great nation, to give to mankind
the magnanimous and too novel example of a peO
pie always guided by an exalted Justice and benev-
oeDce. Who can doubt that. i'll the course of time
and things, the fruits of such plan would richly
repay Gny temporary advantages which might be
lost by a steady adherence to it, Can it he that
Providence has not connected the permanent fell
~ y.
at lea st,is recommended by every sentiment which
enobles human nature. Alas is it rendered i'm
possible by its vices
In the execution OF such plan nothing is more
esseni 81 than that permanent inVeterate antpathies
against particular nations, and passionate attach
ments Of others, should he Concluded aud that, in
place OF them. Just ani amiCable feelings towards
all should be cultivated. 1he nation which in-
dulg lges towards another an hahitual hatred an
habitual fondness, IS in some degree, slave: 1t ia
slave to its animOsity its affection; either OF
which is sufficient to lead it a>tray from its duty and
It's interest. Antipathy in one nation against an
other dlsposes each more readily offer insult and
injury TO lay hold of slight causes of umbrage and
To b4 faughty and intractabie, when accidental CT
trhng occasions or dispute occur. Hence, frequent
collisions, obstinate, enNenolned ard bloody
tests The natoD, prompted by Di-will and resent
fnent. sometimes inlpeis to war the Government,
contrary 10 the best calculations of policy. The
Government sometimes participates in the national
propensity, aud adopts. through passion what
son would reject; at other times il makes the ami
mostly OF the nation subseIvient 10 projects Of hos
iiity, instigated by pride, ambition aud other sin
lister end pernicous motives. The peace often,
Sometimes perhaps the Liberty, OF nations has been
the victim.
go, likewise. a passionate attachment cf one ma
ton to another, produces variety Of evils. Syma
ty for the fayorite nation facilitating the ausion
OF an imaginary common interest, in cases where
no real common ieterest exists. and infusing into
the enia:tieJ of the other, berays the former
to participation in the quarrels and wars Of the
latter, without adequate Undue. justifca ion.
1t leads also to concessions to the vorite nation OF
privileges denied 10 others which Is apt d ub!y TO
InluFe the nation making the concessions; by unne-
cessarily parting with what ought 70 have been re.
tainei and by exciting jealousy i'll will and dis
position 10 retalate ia the parties from whom equal
privileges with =ld aId it gives TO ambitious,
corrupted, or de!uded citizens (who devote them
slves to the faVoTe nation) facility 10 beray, or
crifice the interest OF their own country, without
odlum- sometimes even with popularity gliding
with the appearance Of virtu4us sense Of cbliga-
ton commendable Difference for public opinion,
laudable zeal Tor public good the base or foolish
compiances Of ambition, corruption or infatuation.
As avenues TO foreign influence in innumerable
ways, such attachments are particularly alaGnling
TO the truly enlightened and independent patriot -
How many opportunities do they afford to taInper
with domestic factions to practice the art OF seduc
tion tomislead public opinion to influence awe
the public councils! Such Nh attachment Of small
or weak, toweTds great and powerful netiOh, GoOme
the former TO be the satellite OF the Latter.
Against the insidous wiles OF foreic n influence. q
copJure you to believe me fellow citizens the jenl
oUsy OF free people ought To be constantly awake,
since history and experience prove that foreign in.
uence is one Of the most baneful foes Of republican
government. But that Jealousy, to he useful. must
be itGpa iiai else ii becomes The instrument of the
very influence To be avoided instead of q defence
AGAINST it. Excessive partality fer foreign na-
tion and excessive dislike for another, cause those
whom they aciuate to See qanger only on ono side.
anf to veil AID even second, the arts Of intu
ntrigues Of the fayortr, are liable to b. come sus-
pected and odious while its tools and dupes usurp
the applause and confidence OF the people 10 surre
der their interests.
The great rule Of conduct for u.s. In regard to fer
eign nations, is in extending eaf commercial rela-
tiUns TO have with them as little political connection
us possible. SO far as we taye already formed en-
xagements, ies them he fulfilled with perfect good
Iiith. Here let US stop
Europe has a set OF primary Interests which to us
have none, a very remote relation HeRce she
must be engaged in frequent controversies The causes
Hence, therefore, IL must be ungise IN us 70 imp-
cate ourselves by artificial ties in the ordinary v"is
itudes Of her politics. or the ordinary combinations
and collisions of her friendships or enmites
Our detached and distant situation invites and
enables u5 10 pursne different course. five re-
main ole people, under an efficient Government
M MT hen al
injury from external annoyance; when we may take
such attitude as will cause the neutrality
may ut any time resolve upon, TO be scrnpElausly
respected; wien begersnt nations, under the in-
possibility OF making acquisitions upon Us, will not
hazard the giving us proyocation. when we may
choose peace or war; as cur interest guided by JUS
tice. shall counsel.
Why foreso the advantages of so peculiar sit
nationy why quit our own TO stand ueon foreign
ground2 Why, ny Intervening our destiny with
that 0 any part of Europa, ent.ngle our peace and
prosperity in the tolls of European ambition, rival
ship, interest. humor, or caprice?
1t is our true policy TO steer clear of permanent
alliances with any portioa Of the foreign world
far, moan, a. we are now at liberty TO do; for let
me not be understood capable of patronising inf
deity TO existing engagements. | hold the maxim
no less applicable 10 public than to private affairs
that honesty is alwas the best policy repeat IT,
therefore, let those engagements be observed in
their genuine sense but. IN my opinion il is unne
cesssry. and would be nnwise to extend them.
Taking care always TO keep ourselves, By suitable
establishments. in respectable def. naiye posture,
may safely trust To temporary ALLIANCES for ex-
trnordinary emergencies
Harmony, and liberal intercourse with all ma
tions. recommended by policy. humanity and in
tsrest. But even commercial policy should hold
an equal and Impartial haHd; neither seeking nor
granting exclusive iayors preferences consulting
the natural course of things aitfusing and diyersi
fyiug, by gentle means, the streams Of commerce.
but forcing nothing; establishing WIN powers 80
dspoetd lin order 10 give trade stable course, TO
define the rights of our merchants and to enable the
government To support them,} conventional rules Of
intercourse the best that present circums tances ad
mutual opinions will permit. but temporary. and
Liable to be- from time TO time, abapdoned or varied
as experience aud circumstances shalt dictate con-
stan,ly keeping In view that it 10 folly in one Hatoh
to ook dsinterested fagors from. another that
Inust pay. with portion of its Independence, for
whateyeg it may acespt under that character that
by such acceptance it may place itself in the cond
tion Of having given equyalen for nominal ayers
aud et of being reproached with ngrattude for not
giving more. There can be no greater error than TO
expect or calculate upon real favors from nation to
nation. tits illusion which experiences must cure
which just pride ought to discard.
In Offering to YOU, my eouatrymen, the eounsels
of an old aud affectonate friend, / aare not hope