Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1862-05-06
,,,to = ob,iorg tbat We uhould have more pa

make il obvious that re should nave more Pa
t;cnce and composure. On land our strength
it untouched, and Cur supremacy continues
and tho enemy will now have TO meet us on
land.
We fully agree, nay, unite in warmly urg'
ine it that our situation and true policy re-
oure of us an active, energetic, wide'awako
campaign. We must be vigilant in watching,
adrot in surprising and courageous in attack
ing'the enemy. We must be swift to profit
by opportunities, and prompt to seize and SC,
cure advantages. We should bring and
hold within our lines, all tho salt springs, iron
mines, SC, within our grasp. We should al
range railroad trausportations so as to give as
much business accommodation es possible
We should, by System and economy, bear Es
lightly as we can on The resources OF the
country. All these things NO must diligently
observe and DO.
"But we have no confidence in the Admin.
ist1ation," says one. Why have you not, sir
"Tbey dc nothing bu! fall back" We have an.
sgered that. "Thcy intend to abandon Rich.
mond and Virginia" This, wo are perfectly con.
6dentis utterly without any Foundation in fact.
Firginia's fields, aias, may be ensanguned by
the blood Of many a hero, but she will not
be abandoned. Tho worry falling. back Of
Of which such quetuous complaint is made,
was for her better defence and ll.ol OF her
Capital We ere certainly not removed be-
You'd tho contingencies Of Wal; but that a
| bold, brave, gigantic effort will he made 10
defend us We are sure; aad that Heaven will
| prosper it with SUCCESS We confidently be-
love. We hope, indeed, 10 SEQ tho wafer de-
fences Of Richmond e! 0Dca aud vigorously
prosecuted We wish 10 aea the cksnncl oi
the James eifGctually, and at various distinct
places, obs,ruotcd SO that the cnemy's gum
boats cannot pass. We hope to see iron clad
floating batteries placed behind each obstruc.
lion 10 prevent lis removal. Let tho enemy
be thus forced On lard, and re must then be
content TO abide the fortunes OF the field
| But tia President is Sc obstinate, sayl
another. he will lake nohody's suggestions
No quality on earth is moro important to one
in Mr.. Davis situation than li::nncss and Dc
cjsion. Il lie carries these 70 The extcnt .
obstnacy, ard contempt for The opinions o
his advisers, it IL certBinly = FAINT ana mis-
fortune to lie country. But really, we bsys
not seen the proofs Of it. 1t surely IS &c
found in his confession that in attempting tt
defend our whole frontier from INVASION h:
had attempted too much. There are few prom
inenL men whose pride Ct opinion would no
have forbidden &c frank confession fore
seeing, too, the use which bis critics w0u!t
would make Of it and j; was 2 mistake I!isle
nc dare say, in tenderness To th1se yer,
wishes of individuals to which ho is alleged t
be indifferent
That the President listens with respect f
all intelligent suggestions, and gives all tn
time his duties will allow to such gs wish t
speak with him. is undoubtedly true. BIZ
that he finally forms his own opinion ard act
upon it, is equally certain and equally proper
He js earnestly advised 10 do at enc and III
Same timS the most contradictory and th
most impossible things, and Noncompliance
is held as proof Of obstinacy! Wo must learl
to DO moro patient, more just, less consorious
and more hopeful. Our affairs are ouch nor
cheerful in their present aspect, Ehsr Yicvcc
Alright, than the gloomy suppose, and oul
ultimate triumph is as certain as that tbt
shades Of tas coming night will be followed
By the rising CT to-morrow's sur.