Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1802-07-28

hvmns of Praise and thanks, given 10 the
great ruler Qf Tire universe, ie.ding IN dis
ccrdant notes 10 the sang,unary song OF
blood and carnage among the citizens OF
the respective states! Instead of the angel
of peace, 10 pourtray "the amputatlng
knife" in the temple cf him, who .declar-
d,that 'whosoeyet drew che sword should
perish by Che sword :" Ionodce the hy-
pocrisy of those who, while they pretend
10 eulogi2e Washington, are destroying
the great legacy Of union which he be-
queathed at the last moments Of his cx-
lstence To observe the b0se intrigues of
men, who by iaisehood and deception mis-
lead tho honest yeomnnry aud trodesmen
,ot Massachusetts, Ecw-Hampshh'e and
Cenoecticut, to ccuptera5t the principles
SO earnestly recommended by this depart.
cd patriot! When, fellow citizens, We view
these thiPgs systematically pursued, have
we not reason TO pause and examine the
characters who are doing tie mischief?
in the first place, il we look through the
/ town of Boston, can we find one man who
was opposed to the revolution, but what is
a reviler OF President Jefferson; or, is
there one mar among them, who was ini-
mical to Washington, but who is now in
opposition to Mr.. Jefferson These men
treated Washington, during our revoluti-
on, in the same manner eher now do JEFF
iersoA. Did they not represent him Us the
leader Of an intolerant faGlionl Were nor
this attempts to relieve US from internal
British faxes, considered as Infringing on
the prerogatives OF kings, lords, and com
mons Was nor his opposition to the e.
Establishment OF a judiciary, the Judges of
which were to remain permanent under
the pay of the crown, denounced BY the
then British faction, as violation Of the
constitution Was not the declaration of
independence, though sanctioned by the
signature of Hancock and enforced 6S the
sword OF Washington, called the " speaking
trumpet of rebellion Z" Were we not then
called upon in the same tone OF energy
which now designates Morris or Bay
ard, 20 "pause, for heavens sake pause p
Were not the patriots of congress de-
nounced as body ofinsurgsnts, and were
not the American army destined to the
gibbet, in case their powers had not been
equal 20 the great objects OF our independ-
eDee
five had not proceeded, Samuel Adams,
John Hancock, George Washington and a
host of heroes would have been handed
down Ia the American history, in the same
degrading point of view, as President JEFF.
ierson now Stands iii those papers devoted
10 the unto, who from the beginning were
Uht'iepdly TO every republican character
within the United States, a d as no very.
prominent character in the time OF the re-
voiUtion has been countenahced bv tlis
party, Il would have been only IN ptopor-
ton to his apostacy from the great cause
which brought him itora obecur;,v, and
gave him political Reputation, in eve
rg instance. the feJeralists have suDrort-
ed the Old revolutionary patriots 80 far. a,s,s
no farther, than they have renowned tl.ir
republican creed. Though man MIGHT
at those days oppose feu..al system, vet if
he is now in favor Of hereditary presi-
dent and senate, they viii receive him into
full communion.
The present controversy is not merely
an opposition to Mir. Jefferson, il is no
more nor less than the outrs geous efusi-
ons of the enemies OF our revolution. a.
ganst republicanism they may sweeten
the pill with federalism, to make it pa,a,a-
bic, but depend on it the most component
parts are the poisonous ingredients OF to-
rylsm. These people find that the Presi-
dent is reverting TO Original principles !;
they arc anxious therefore to rally under
iaise-colours /: they cry out Washington,
| and like Judas, would salute him " nail,
master, and kiss him." but, At the same
time, would if in heirpower, cruelty him
and every man VINO processes to be his
disciple.
The tories always spoke one language;
they do not argue but detlaim, thev do
not reason, but denouncc they do non
attempt to convince, but alarm. They de-
ciared in l775 that we had broken the
constitution that destruction would fol-
low our opposition to Britain that we
ought TO pay taxes that it was proper TO
have standing army that numerous
body OF officers 20 live on the earnirrs- Of
the people, was congenial to liberty that
a Republican government was volcano,
which generated in lis bosom the lava oil
IT'S dissolution. They attempted 10 divide
the union OF the states, by shutting up the
port Of Boston, and giving exclusive priv.
icges to the other sea-poits; they spread
alarms among the people, and kept the
continent IN one constantpertubaton thew
told us that Adams and Hancock we~e trail
tors, and that permanent judiciary, paid
by The crown, was the only basis Of En-
giish liberty.
Is II not necessary then, fellow citizens.
70 examine the designs Of these men
Why is calumny hcaped CD the present
administration Why IS disunion adgocaf-