The constitutionalist — Exeter, N.H., 1810-06-18 00:00:00, page 3

' gentleman. No one can havethe hard
ihood to state that this is merely a gull
for the people and that his object is to
gain favour with them by arts of this
nature: more especially as he never
received more than legal fees on any
occasion, and certainly no one could
state, without blushing, that he ever
received or even required more than
six per cent interest for the use of his
money—and all purely for his aston
, ishing love for the happiness of the
people.
To the Editor of the N. 11. Patriot.
Sir, The attacks made by you on a
communication published in the first
number of the Constitutionalist, at
once evinces your total ignorance of a
science of which you pretend to have
a thorough knowledge. That the
communication from which you have
Itaken the liberty to extract, has its
imperfections, is readily granted. But
you had the misfortune to select for
animadversion, some of the least ex
ceptionable sentiments. Had you
taken that part which states " various
and complacated are the forms of gov
ernment, which have been adopted in
different ages and countries. But they
may be reduced to four, simple un
/ compounded forms ;" you might have
produced some authority to have
assisted you in refuting the asser
tion, that there are four simple, un
compounded forms of governments.
But your ignoronce of books and the
science of government and its true
principles is a sufficient apology. Had
you read " Burlemaqui," one of the
best writers on government, you would
, 4 never have been guilty of exposing
your ignorance.
Men of sense and information, prize
more highly the opinion of those who
have made government their particular
study, than the effusions of an ig
norant news paper scribbler.
As you have manifested a zeal for
the inculcation of correct principles, I
will refer to you Burlemaqui page 249
and 250 for your consideration. “ But
^a popular government has none of those
advantages ; formed by the multitude,
it bears a strong resemblance to that
many headed monster. The multi
tude is a mixture of all kinds of peo
ple : it contains a few men of parts,
some of whom may have honest inten
t tions, but far the greater number can
not be depended on, as they have noth
ing to loose, and consequently can
hardly be trusted. Besides a multi
tude always act with slowness and
confusion. It is not to be doubted,
but popular governments are the
weakest and worst of all others." But
Why' airthis whining against that sen
tence which has been the principal
theme, of of your animadversions. "It
may with great propriety be remarked
the nearer a government approaches a
democracy, the more confusion 'and
disorder abound." Are you or any
other person prepared to say those
sentiments are incorrect : if so I should
-4 like to see some better authority, than
the assertions of the editor of the Pat
riot. I again state, a democracy is a
government of the people and refer
you to Burlemaqui and 31,Antique for
the commentary.
Whether disorder and confusion are
the attendants of democracies or not,
has nothing to do with the govern
of the United States.; The writer of
the communication alluded to in your
strictures (if worthy of that appella
tion) says " the government of the
United States of America is a represen
tative republic." It appeared to be
his intention to eulogise that gov
ernment; and in order to introduce
the subject, it was necessary to men
tion the different forms of govern
ment. And you, sir, either ignor
antly or wilfully coupled the terms
democrat and republican, and from
them drew the unjust and improper
conclusion, that because the writer
had mentioned what is substantially
correct, concerning democracies, he
was endeavouring to inculcate princi
ciples subversive of the government of
the United States. I would recom
mend to you to revise what you have
already written, read those authors
who treat of the science of which you
appear to be so grossly ignorant, and
your future writings it is hoped, will
be more entertaining to your patrons;
and less objectionable in the minds of
men of sense and candour. It is an
old adage, that a person undertaking to
discuss a subject of which he is igno
rant, always appears ridiculous. I
hope, sir, you will hear this in mind
when you attempt to write again.
A political Sinner's Confession.
It will be recollected that a few
years ago the Chrooiclyas edited by
an Englishman, by the tystimed name
ut Anthony Pasquin —that this Pas
quin took the lead of the democratic
papers in Massachusetts, in denounc
ing federalists as tories, enemies to their
couritty, partizans of England, &c.
&c.—that he was caressed by the Icad-
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE.
[Translated from the Spanish.]
BY THE SUPREME GOVERN
MENT OF THE CARACCAS.
It has pleased Almighty God to
grant to every country alike, the natu
ral rights of its own sovereignty.
These provinces, planted by Spain,
fostered and protected by her power,
have, and of right ought to have, sub
mitted to her guidance and' direction
during the period of infancy, when
from imbecility and weakness, they
were incapable of their own govern
ment and protection.
But Spain, deprived of her king by
the unparalleled perfidy of the emperor
of the French, her European states
vanquished by his treachery and by his
arms, and the ancient lawful and ac
knowledged government of the coun
try destroyed by the violent outrages
of his sanguinary policy, there exists
neither reason, right, or justice for
continuing our dependence on a power
that has no existence but in memory.
Policy and self-preservation, therefore,
demand, that we should provide for
our common safety and the protection
of these provinces, by taking into our
hands the natural sovereignty of our
country.
The period has at length arrived
when these United Provinces possess
both the strength and the power to
protect themselves. With a popula
tion of nine millions of inhabitants,
with an extent of fertile territory supel
rior to any empire oh the globe, and
abounding with all the riches that boun
teous nature ever bestowed on the hu
man race, it would be contrary to sound
policy, in the present state of the world,
to submit; And wife are determined
no longer to submit to the Domina
tions of any European or foreign
power whatever.
For whilst a lawful government ex
isted in Spain, and her legitimate king
sat upon her throne, we have ever
been loyal to his person, and faithful
to his goverment, and our treasures
have been the only support of the Eu
ropean monarchy and its allies, whilst
we hhte been distressed by war in which
we had no interest whatever, and our
country drained of those riches which
nature has bestowed on the inhabitants
of America for their happiness,support,
and defence.
Under these considerations, and to
prevent the inevitable, and ruinous
consequences of falling undbr the yoke
of the emperor of the French, the ty
rant of Europe and the oppessor of
Spain: We the Spanish provinces in
America., declare ourselves a Free,
Sovereign, and Independent People,
not acknowledging the Domination of
any power on earth, refusing submis
sion, and denying and repelling the au
thority of whatever nation may at
tempt dominion over us. This we
unanimously engage and pledger our
selves to maintain and support with
our lives, our fortunes and our sacred
honours; calling upon every inhabi
tant in the provinces to aid and sup
port in carrying into effect this lauda
ble and just resolution, and establish
ing for ourselves and posterity a free
and independent government, that shall
secure our happiness and give us a
place of honour and respect among
the independent nations of the earth.
And we do most earnestly intreat
all foreign nations to acknowledge and
guarantee our independence, and to
favour ul swith such alliance and as
sistance as may enable us to defeat the
designs of the enemies of our country.
By thus disavowing our dependence
on Spain, we solemnly appeal to
Heaven for the rectitude of our inten
tions ; and we do protest before the
sacred majesty of God himself, that in
all our measures we have ever been
actuated by measures pure and hon
orable, and that we have no other de
sign in view than the preservation of
ourselves, and the protection of eur
common country. And we do most
humbly supplicate that Being who de
cides the fate of nations to smile on
our exertions, and to bless and protect
this, our newly established empr%
" Democracy in Europe is gone
forever. It is not compatible with na
tional security or happiness, agreeably
to the present state ofthe human mind.
And if it still exists in Boston, it is in
a continued hostility with gratitude,
delicacy and every principle of moral
ity and honour. I have played a part
in the Monstrous Farce and KNOW
THE ACTORS BUT TOO WELL."
Such are Pasquin's honest sentiments
now that his bonds are expired and his
pen at liberty. Boston Repertory.
ing democrats in thifftown—graced
their processions—walked arm in arm
with Honestus —and had a liberal sal
ary for his services.
This man has since gone to England.
In a late letter to an acquaintance in
this town, he thus expresses himself, as
to those political doctrines ; which, to
get a subsistence, he here supported
with his pen.
Isaiah Thomas, senior, of Worces
ter, Mass, has been employed many
months in writing an historical sketch
of the introduction of Printing on this
continent, and the progress of this
A rt from that time, to tile commence
ment of the revolutionary war. This
work will also contain a brief account
of the origfo of Printing in Europe.
It is now i^the Press, 'and will be
comprised in 2 vols. 8 v.
^, Wanted Immediately,
an active Lad, about 15 or 16 years
of age, as an apprentice to the Printing
Business, one that can be well recom
mended for his industry, will meet
with good encouragement. Enquire
of the Printer. June 11.
^ Country produce of
various kinds received in pay for the
Constitutionalist.
Exeter, June 11, 1810,
"Listener" No. 2, was not received
in season for insertion in this number.
The communication headed “ Militia"
shall appear in our next.
In our last page of this day's paper,
in " Poet's Corner," instead of men
tum, read " mentem."
In our hist paper, in the paragraph
respect governor Gerry's speech, in
stead of replete with, read " free from."
A vessel arrived in New-York on
Tuesday last, which on Monday, off
the Capes of Delaware, saw an armed
ship standing to the S. which bore all
the" marks and numbers" of being
the John Adams : —And yesterday a
passenger in the Mercury,from Charles
ton, which put into Cape Cod, came
to town with information that aschoon
er had arrived at Plymouth which spoke
the John Adams going into the Chesa
peake. Centincl.
Hon. Clifton Clagett, of Litch
field, has been appointed Judge of Pro
bate for the county of Hilsborough,
vice Hon; Ebenezer Champney re
signed.
4th JULY.
We are informed that the Federal
Republicans in this town, are making
arrangements to celebrate the ensuing
anniversary of American Independence.
Thirty three thousand six hundred
forty-seven chests of Tea, of various
sizes, and qualities, have been import
ed, during the month of April past, in
the ports of Boston, New-York and
Philadelphia.
_
A friend from Washington, informs,
that it was confidently stated, that Con
gress would be convened in July—that
it was understood Mr. Pinkney would
be recalled—and that no hopes were
entertained of averting open hostilities
with France.— Probably a mere re
port. •
A letter received in town from Wash
ington, stating that government have
determined to recall Mr. Pinkney,
cur minister at London —and it was
believed that orders had already been
sent, directing his return.
Th, same letter says, that the Presi
dent is very much displeased with the
British government for not sending out
another minister to replace Mr. Jack
son.
NEW-YORK, JUNE 5.
A Perpetual Embargo.
We have already suggested the prob
ability that the articles, which have
lately appeared in the National Intelli
gencer, were intended to prepare the
people for another Embargo! An un
expected insident has enabled us to con
firm the suggestion. We nowfeel our
selves authorized to assert that, after
much consultation, a majority of the
Cabinet Council has determined to re
sort once more to that ruinous and
wretched measure. Whether an ex
tra meeting of Congress will be called
to carry this scheme into effect, we
know not: Com. Advertiser.
We generally receive the latest ac
count from Spain and Portugal direct
from thence. It appeared however
from the French papers, that fresh
troops were marching for Spain, attend
ed by trains of battering artillery ; and
that the chief command had been given
to the Prince of Elsing [Massena] who
had set out from Paris for his desti
nation. Centinel.
John Adams—probably arrived.
FROM BALTIMORE, JUNE 11, 1810.
A CALL OF CONGRESS.
FROM NEW-YORK, JUNE 13, 1810.
POSTSCIPT.
to correspondents:
CTif, (*),_).£.3,^,__
Latest from EUROPE.
EBATA.
*, Parish's Modern Geos;-
raphy.
Just Published by THOMAS and
WHIPPLE, Proprietors of the Copy
right, and for sale, wholesale and retail,
bound or in sheets, at their Book-store
No. 2, State-street, Newburyport.
Sold also, by I. THOMAS, jun. Bos
ton and Worcester. Also, by the
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New-York, Baltimore, and all the
New-England States, price ten dol
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^e,
I HAVE examined your " New
System of Modern Geography" with
much pleasure. While it excludes
much superfluous matter, contained in
other works of the kind, it comprises
every thing necessary in an elementary
work. It is well adapted for a Text-
Book in the useful science of geogra
phy, and is entitled to the patronage
of the public. With much respect, I
am your obedient servant,
BENJAMIN ALLEN.
Rev. Elijah Parish, D. D.
From Nicolas Pike, Esq. Author of
" A New and Complete System of
Arithmetic."
Newburyport, January 1, 1810.
REV. AND DEAR SIR,
AGREEABLY to your request
I have with much pleasure perused
your " New System of Modern Geog
raphy." I think thesfyle concise, the
matter well arranged, entertaining and
instructive. In particular I was high
ly pleased with your repeated referen
ces to the fulfilment of scripture proph
ecy in Egypt, Palestine, and other
countries. I think the influence will
be happy on the minds of our children
and youth. I am, Rev. and dear Sir,
with sentiments of respect, your affec
tionate friend, and humble servant,
NICOLAS PIKE.
Rev, Elijah Parish, D.D, I
ANEW System of Modern Geog
raphy, or a General Description
of all the considerable Countries in
the world. Compiled from the latest
European and American Geographies,
Voyages and Travels. Designed for
Schools and Academies. By Elijah
Parish, D. D. Minister of Byfield,
(Mass.) Author of " a compendious
System of Universal Geography," &c.
&c. ornamented with Maps.— Though
Geography is an earthly subject, it is
a heavenly study. burke.
RECOMENDATIONS.
February 15, 1810.
MY DEAR SIR,
I HAVE with considerable atten
tion examined your " New System of
Modern Geography, " and am surpri
sed to find so much valuable informa
tion, comprised in so small a compass.
It is perhaps impossible to givea com
plete view of a science, so extensive as
that of Geography, in a single duodec
imo volume ; but I cannot hesitate to
declare that in my opinion your book
is superior to any elementary work
of its kind, now used in the schools of
our country. With much respect, I
am Rev. aud Dear Sir, Yours affection-
From Mr. Frederic Hall, A. M. Pro
fessor of Mathematics aud Philos
ophy in Middlebury College, Ver
mont.
ately. F. HALL.
Rev. Elijah Parish, D. D.
From Benjamin Alien, L. L. D.
Preceptor of Dummer Academy,
and late Professor of Philosophy
and Mathematics in Union Col
lege, Skenectady, New-York.
Dummer Academy, January 1, 1810,
REV. AND DEAR SIR,
Just Received,
AND for Sale at the Exeter Book
store, a Letter on the Genius
and Dispositions of the French Govern
ment, including a view of the taxation
of the French Empire.
Also Dr. Parish's Election Sermon,
preached before the Governor and
Legislature of Massachusetts.
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ther would be superfluous to those
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DAVID WEDGWOOD.
Exeter, June 18, 1810.
Lately owned by Messrs. Butler
and Cilley, will stand at the Stable of
the subscriber in Exeter the ensuing
season ; at the price of Three Dollars
a single leap, Five Dollars the season,
and to warrant as the parties may
agree.
YOUNG ALL-FOU RS,
Bowdoin College,Jan. 24.
REV. AND DEAR SIR,
We do not think it of any import
tance to the public to say, what every
intelligent reader will perceive, viz.
that your “ New System of Modern
Geography" is written in a manner un
usually interesting, and unites many
particulars from the latest writers on
the subject. Many of your observa
tions on Palestine and other countries,
mentioned in sacred history, as they
tend to obviate objections against re
vealed religion, esnnot fail of produce
ing a good effect on the youthful mind.
Permit us to observe further, that the
attentive reader will expect to find in
the next edition tire correction of some
small inaccuracies which have escaped
your notice in this. We are Rev. sir,
with much esteem and respect, your
obedient servants,
.- J. APPLETON.
P. CLEAVELAND.
Rev. Dr. Parish.
Extract of a letter from Rev. SanU
uel Worcester, to the Author.
Salem, February 8, 1810.
REV AND DEAR SIR,
YOUR “ New System of Mod
ern Geography," I have perused with
great satisfaction. It is in my opin
ion an excellent work ; designed with
judgment, and executed with no com
mon share of industry, attention and
skill. The descriptions, though con
cise, are remarkably distinct, the col
lection of facts, referred to their prop
er places, times and purposes, is exten
sive and interesting ; the views of man
kind are diversified, just, and instruc
tive ; the aids to religion and morality,
in references to the providence of
God, in proofs and illustrations of
historical and prophetic scripture, and
in pertinent occasional remarks, are
many and important ; and the style
throughout, sententious and animated,
is happily calculated to engage the at
tention of young minds and to impart
to them distinct, vivid and lasting im
pressions. Ou the whole, this will be,
I am persuaded, a very valuable book
not only for “ students who are en
larging their minds with general know
ledge ; " but also for “ men of letters,
who frequently wish to review a com
pendious system :" not only for our
"schools and academies ;" but also for
general use. I am, Dear Sir, yours,
&c. SAMUEL WORCESTER.
Rev. Elijah Parish, D. D. Byfield.
From Benjamin Abbot, Principal of
Philips Exeter Academy.
Exeter, N. H. February 5, 1810.
REV. AND DEAR SIR,
I HAVE with pleasure perused
your " New System of Modern Geog
raphy," and am of opinion that the
matter is Well Selected, and judiciously
arranged. The numerous marginal re
ferences are an evidence; that the
work has not been hastily compiled,
nor facts stated without authority.
Those, who are desirous of knowing
Europe as it is, rather than as it has
been, will find this work a valuable
acquisition ; and if conciseness of style,
density of mat ter, and sprightliness of
narration are objects desirable in a
work of the kind, the New System of
Modern Geography has claims to
public patronage. With respect and
friendship, I am, Dear Sir, yours
BENJAMIN ABBOT.
, Rev, Elijah Parish) D, D. Byfield,
From Ebenezer Pitch, President 4
Williams College.
W illiams College, December 30, 1809;
HAVING examined, with ad
much care and attention as tne short
time allowed me and my leisure waul#
permit, a work entitled “ A New Sys,
tem of Modern Geography," by lift
Elijah Parish, D. D. it appears to m-i
to be accurately and judiciously coras
piled from the best authorities; to bl
well calculated for the use of schools.,
and for conveying valuable and import
tant information, in this pleasing and
necessary science, to the youth in oun
country ; and consequently, to meri^
the patronage of parents, instructor#
and the American public.
EBENEZER FITCH.
Rev. Elijah Parish, D. D.
From the Honorable John Hubbard,
Esq. Professor of Mathematics and
Philosophy, Dartmouth College,
Having perused Dr. Parish's “ New
System of Modern Geography," I cam
sincerely recommend it, as being well
calculated to diffuse a knowledge of
the important science of Geography-
The work is richly stored with the la
test information, presented in a vert,
agreeable manner, and will I doubt no^
be patronized by the impartial public-
JOHN HUBBARD.
Dartmouth College, Feb. 24, 1810^
Having examined a copy of Dr. Par.
ish's Geography, I esteem ita work of
real merit, and cheerfully recommend
it, as well deserving the public patron,
age. JOHN WHEELOCK.
From the Rev. Jesse Appleton, Pres^
ident, and Parker Cleaveland, Pro 1
fesssor of Philosophy, Bowdoin Coh
lege, Maine.