Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1804-07-07

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cal - mens, and injurious to
Aio assf,lll n, and form striking
pea.h IL se effects of sound poll
-. 80. ane tas .eiA.l Of faction.
'lo when hen parsies'Rsse their origin in ambi-
a,d a nation becomes prey to It's III.
s,on, no tie can bind, no virtue protect,
.poa the afflicted patriot may mourn the tate
this fallen country.
OF Us, no - this ambition, which destroyed
p pa Commonwealth-'Fwas this
inc ,;,;on which perverted the republic OF
s s1. and the same cause will destroy
anr no government on eaieh. ...u
any sI;s the prevalence party, which shall
...ate a political distinction among US, ana
e I've those. worthy who are the adj
s of opinion, and the true Interests
eftbe American government viii De a0-
.sorbed in this political vortex.
0 ,Tis then we shall forget the first and best
=. ever priced. IT'S tnen the aged vese"
IAN shall langulsh IN unmerlted ooscuf1ty---
M ~ hear this yenerated character,
~ v;etim of political intolerance,t lament
inc the ingratitude ofhis country
G JfI am the advocate Of opinions says the
u,Aa natriot. tits the glorious opinion Tor
which fought, its the interest ara happ'-
.o o.s, of nv couutrN, These are the sentl-
ns ss'ts ! ~, nroud 10 acknowledge. These
ars the feelings of my heart, and have
f G. the tenor Of my life. Aud am
unworthy ofmy country's confidence! who
have spent the flower of my youth, and sa-
eriaced the vigoug of my age IN her service.
Am / unworthy TO be trusted with the con-
Germs of the statel could 30 trusted when
the vital principle of our republic hung IN
doubtful suspense. When the hostile le-
qions of Europe IN dread array seemed rea-
DIV 70 o'erwhelm our little band, when the
bic cloud darkened and the storm threat
ened 70 burst on our devoted heads; when
danger appalled, & death threatened around,
/ was in arms IN defence OF Americas
rights.
NV hoary locks bespeak theiapse oftime,
nv unfurrowed cheek, the ravages OF care.
Full many sleepness night has this head
now whi:ened with age rested on the cold
lap of earth, covered alone by the canopy
OF Heaven.
All! mycounrry whaesoas have | borne
for thy happiness. And in return have
lived to see fair freedom grace my native
land. To see munl6cent heaven reward
our labors by the blessingsof a free govern
ment, and to see the veteran soldier left
in the winter of has days, to languish in OBJ
security.
The post lately enjoyed, was sufficient
for my wants, and grateful to my heart as
being mark of my country confidence.
Yet take the little all which would cause the !
few remaining years of an old man to be
comfortable and happy. But soldiers
honor is dear unto him, and is far beyond
the reach Of power My fame shall descend
as legacy to my children, and the remem-
brance Of my services, awake she respect of
posterity.
The first wish Of NY heart, was to see
my country blest and happy, and the Ia
boar OF my life has been 10 make her
so. May she IN future generations,
6nd that integrity and worth, which so
eminently Distinguished her first born
sons. May she IN the hour of danger, find
patriotic band to espouse her interests,
and protect her cause, and may she learn
70 discard the sycophant, and reward with
her smiles, The virtuous and brave.
Calling his children around him, tie
soul ofthe American patriot, yet shines su
perior to misfortune. Take my sword, it
I 4 -
but faithful otis masters hand, has leapt
forth with Joy at the call of my country, TO
give freedom, andhappiness 10 my native
soil.
Htbis is the world, Oh my country
men, who dare be virtuous in sucn a world,
III THO 70 49, e<>oo,>Ia e., f,,,,,r., v,S...x.