Jenks' Portland gazette., 1804-08-06

St.tl l-S E',s'S' n 1lcAA iAR1 ~AS. Iss'v' '~.S
nisht, gsnre Be an inpropricty in my TAX
ing eotlce, ii this adIrefs to you, Of fananopymous
production but'the manner in which this per-
f,r,nance has beenintoducrd to the army. the
sfett il was intended to have, together with
iafa- other circumstances will amply juftify my
Un.crvations upon the tendency OF that writing.
With rrip:ttto the advice given 5y the authot,
To- tufped the man who thalI recommend mod
grafton aud longer forb>araa,ce fpurnit, as ey-
ssy man who regards that liberty and revercs
St@ juhiec for which we contend, undoubtedly
mutt : FOX, If men are to be rrccluded from offer
ing their fentinen,s on matter which may in
yoive the CONFEDERATION Of mankind, reaion is Of
no ufs > is. The freedom of fpccch may be
taken away, and du.ao and Gens we may be
led like sfheep to the laughter. cannot in
iutice to my own belief, anc which have
great reaion 20 believe is the intention Of con-:
grefs, conclude this addrefs, wthout giving il as
ny decided opinion that thar honorable body
sn.ertained exalted icntinents Ct the lersiccs
of the army, and from full conviction Of its
merits and fuacrines, will do il compete .juf-
tice that fhes cndeavours to diicoyer and ef-
tabhih funds have been ,pawearied. and will not
eeafe till they have Iucceeded,l have not doubt
But like al other large bodies, where there
Is 4 variety OF different intercAs to reconcile,
their deliberations. are flow. Why then fhould
We distruf them and in contequence Of that
t;ftruif adopt meafsyes which would eaA fha,:e
over that glory which has been 70 jutjy acquir-
ed, and tarnifh the reputation Of an army which
has been celebrated through all Europe for its
sortitude and patriotifm and for what was this
done to bring the Object we feek for nearer !
. 20. mott certaipIy, in my opini it will catt 1t
Il a greater dileancc. For myielE and take no
mcrn in giving tie afurance, Being induced to
it from principles Of gratitude,. yeracisy and
junice, grateful fenf ct the confidence you
have ever placed in me, recollection OF the
chercfxl alIitfahce and p-ompt obedience lhave
experienced from you, under every viciiiitude
Of fortune, and the fncere afe6lion | feel for
an army had 10 long the honor TO command,
will oblige me to declare in this public and fol-
<n,n manner, that in the attainmcLt of complete
iuiice for all your oils and dangers, and in the
eradication Of every with, 10 far as may be done
confidently with the great duty lowe my coun-
fy, and ttofr powers am bound to refpeSt,
you may freely command my fervices to the ut
mott Of ny abilities.
tsWhlc give you theic atiuranccs, pledge
myfelf in the mott unequivocal manner to exert
whatever ability am pols lied of in your favor.
let me entreat you, gentlemen, on your part,
not ito take any meafurcs, which, viewed in the
calm light Of reafon, will leiien the dignity and
fully the glory you have hitherto maintained
Let me reqaaaf. .gnu rely an the plighted faifh
Of your country, and place full confidence in
'the purity of the intentions Of congrefs, that
previous to your diaolution, as an army, they
will caHe all your accounts to be fairly liqu-
dated as directed in the Tefolutions which were
publiAhed to you two days ago, and that they
vii! adopt the mott eiettual meafures in their
power 70 render ample juitice to you. for your
faithful and nertorions fcrvices. And let me
eonjurc you in the name Of OUT COMMON coun-
Try, as you value your own facred honor,
q You rrfpett the iacrrd tights Of humani
", and a> you regard The miItary-and national
I character Of America to exprcfs your utmoit
& horror AMI deteitation of the man, who withes,
under any fprrious Pretences, 70 oyerturn the
liberties Of our country, and who wickedly at
tempts to open the itoodsars of civil difcord.
and deuge our rihng empire with blood. (.
BY thus determining, and thus acting, you
will purfue tht plain and direa road to the at
tainnnent of your wiihes; vou will defeat the in
fdous deGgns Of your enemies, who are COM
peIled to reiorl from open force to fecret arti-
fcc. You vii give one more proof Of unex-
ampled patriodfm and patient virtue, rifing fu-
rerior to the nenurc Of the mott complicated
fatssrings and you will BY the dignity Of your
eonduH, afford occaiion for poaerity TO fay,
when fpeaking of the glorious example you have
exhibited to mankind, g had this day been want
ing, the world had never feen the af ftagc Of
perfection to which human nature is capable Of
attaining" .
GEORGE WASHINGTON.
Head Quarters. Aewb urgh,7
March rl5, 1883.