Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-12-03
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comulGtl0n, is no" passing sniouSi 81 oi"S~
far more trying than has fallen To the lot Of
any other S:=te. She will, however, pass
through it safely. The courage and heroism,
the resolution and patriotism, tho will, the
energy and unfalteriog spirit Of her young men
will bring her safely through this trial, and
place her by the side Of tho old mother
Commonwealth in The Southern OOnfederacy.
We have assisted her as far as it was possible;
and we now look forward with confidence to
the day when the flags Of Virginia, Kentucky,
and the Confederate government, floating to-
gethcr over Der soil, will assure her people
that she is redeemed, rsgsncrated and olsen
thralled.
We have earnestly and hopefully watched
the progress of the revolution in Missouri, the
gem oftne Northwest Our strongest feelings
have becn enlisted in ner behalf, because wn
End Virginians, here and there, dotted over
her territory. Virginia feels a mothers sf:c
ton for al her children, wherever located, and
she ~reio;cas with them in their hours of joy,
ard sympathizss with them in their moments
Of sadness. The brilliant successes which
have crowned her efforts so fer, the glorious
victories which have been Won By her soldiers
on fields where the odds were against them,
assure US that her liberty and independence
will bs secured.
I introduce, In this connection, an extract
from a SPEECH made by Mr.. Lincoln in the
House OF Representatives, on the 18th day Of
January, 1913, peculiarly striking, and exactly
suited 10 the existing condition Of the country:
Any people, anywhere, being inclined, and
having the power, have the right to rise up
and shake of the existing government, and
fvrm q new me that suits them better. Ibis
is q most valuable. e ;aost sacred rigat-a right
which we nope and believe is to l'berate the
world. Nor is the right confined to cases IN
which the whole people OF N existing govern
mrnt may choose to exercise il. ANY portion
Of such people that can, may rcvolu,ionize,
and make their own Of 50 much Of the terrlto-
re- as they inhabit. More than this, a ma
,riIy of any portion Of such people may rev.
olulioniz., putting down q minority i%nter!nin
gleh with, or near about them, who may op-
pose their movements. Such minority wss
precisely the case of the tories OF our own
revolution. Ills u quality OF revolutions not
to gn 10y old LINES, or old laps; but to break
up both, and make nelo ones"
1t would be unreasonable 10 expect succcss
W every engagement, in 3 wGr conducted upon
such principles as the cnemo have adopted
We have officers in charge Of our troops, OF
tried sh,!i ard courage, and OF enlarged expe.
r!enc" in ell military matters. They enioy the
confidence d thcir men and Of the country, md
they have discharged their duties with fidrli.
tv, zeal and judgment. Vie have at the head
of the Confederate Government a thoroughly
educated military man, who has served with
d s~tinction and success in the field, who il dc
voting all his energies. and tasking his intellect
t, the u.termost in devising plans AID nriei-
mating measures calculated and intended to
advance tho cause, ana to bring the war to n
speedy and successful termination. With all
these great advantages, we must yet exprct
TO meet with some revsrsrs. We must be
prepared for them, and If they come, VIE must
not permit ourselves to be dlscoura ged. We
must "b4.c net 3 jot Of he.rt or nope, bu.
bear Up and steer right onward" II driven
from the field today, redoubIed energies, re.
newrd spirit and courage will enable US to
regain it T., morrow. Heed not the croakerS
whose fears and diseased i:naginations prompt
them always 10 lnak upon The dark side Of
every picture. We have men of this class
amongst Us who grumb!: and complain whcn
they can find listener; but the number Of
such is exceedingly limited. Ninety nine men
ont of every hundred are coMti lent Of SUCCESS,
and are working with a will, a resolution and
! determined purpose ~ achieve Southern in.
dependence. They intend to establish a gov.
eminent Of liberty and law, equality and
justice. No men over struggled in a noblcr
cause, and We must press forward, therefore,
with strong heart ard stern resolution, repo-
sing an abiding confidence in the guardianship
and protection Of that Providence which has
hitherto watched over us, and given to our
AIDS such signal victories.
The ladies Of Virginia and the other States
Of the Confcd.racy have manifested the deepest
solic:tude for the SUCCESS Of the cause, and thc
strongest interest in ali who were engaged 10
tue service. They have been unrrmi:ting in
their cGJrts 70 promote thu comfort % the sol.
dicis, aud 10 administer to their wants. They
have exhibited singlcn-SS Of purpose, I SELF
sacrifslng disposition, a zeal and n thought
fuilnesG il! tf5rts to provide for these in the
h.ld, and to relieve the sick and wounded -
Those dsliclte attentions which woma alone
knows how TO 5estoT, nre exhibited in our
hospitals, and @herever elSu objects deserving
OF th,ir attention are to be found. Wei! haya
thew p.if,rrned their duties in this, struggle,
and thousands Of grateful tongues will chant
their praises and celebrate their virtues.
When our independence shall be established
and recognized, as it will be, what will be its
effect upon the material prosperity of Fir.
ginisg With the best port 10 the world, our
commercial advantages must be great. We
may fairly and reasonably conclude that au
extensive. valuable foreign trade will at cncc
spring up. which will give vitality to all The
various interests in our State. 1t will Stimu-
late manufactures, mining and agriculture,
greatly angmen. production, and thus furnish
profitable and Constant emplo, mcnt to our
population. the boarded cspitalrel, easing i.
sell from the restraints now imposed upon 1t.
.suuld find profitable Investments 10 lands,
mineral and agricultural, in the pursuits Of
mining and manufacturing. and in all the vari.
uus branches of mechanical industry. No
State in the Conf. drracy abGurds in greater
natural resources ard advantages, and in
everything she requires 10 establish her pros.
pcrity in their development. Direct trade with
foreign nations will give to us immense advan.
ages that VIC have rot heretofore eEj9yed, and
winch, .!ndcr the legislation Of tie United
States Government, it was not possible for US
10 obtain. Fishing bounties, bount:es to steam
lines, the protective policy, and indeed nil the
laws regulating commercial intercourse in sea
gong Vessels, foreign and coastwise. had a
direct tendency to the concentration Of CON-
..ncrc.al power aid influence in The North
and s::i, las been !!:.: result. The establish.
cncnt Of our Independence, and its "lstural COLI.
,eoucnce. direct trade, will Increase QUE p"pu
enhance OR prosperity, and add I'm.
mcnscly 10 our wealth and influence as a
State.
transmit herewith, a communication re
ceivcd from Hon. .. 6. Memminger, Secretary
the Treasury Of tho Confederate States,
d.,cd September lf:h 1851, enclosing nm act
{ Congress entilled ian net to audit The &C
COUNT ST the respective States against the
CuaEderacy." commend this subject to your
attention and IS it is a subject Of very great
and early action is necessary, l
trust il will bs duly considered, aud such leg.
i~s!atior Is rnNy hc required will be adopted.