Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-08-04

y VI.
he had been introduced into the councils
OF his sovereign, but dissenting essential
ly from the system adopted for the prose-
cution OF the war, he retained his station
fora very short time. The pubic aaecli
on followed him out of office, and the ma
uonal disasters continuing, it was found
impracticable TO conduct the complicated
machine OF government without his aid.
In tie summer Of l75T, AN administration
was formed SO as 20 conciliate the great
contending interests in Parliament, and
Pitt was placed at its head. The control
ing superiority OF his character gave him
IN the cabinet, the :ame ascendancy which
he had obtained in the House orCommons
and he seemed 10 dictate the measures
oil the nation. But very short time was
necessary TO show. that in this eXtraordina.
ry man were combined, qualities seldom
united IN the same person. His talents
Tor action seemed to eclipse even those he
had displayed in debate, and, in directing
the vast and complicated movements of a
war, extending on both elements, over e.
very quarter of the world he unto.ded a
vlgour OF mind, clearncss of Judgment,
and decision Of character, surprising the
expectations even of those who had been
long accustomed 10 admire the frmness
with which he had pursued his political
course His plans, partakIng ofthe proud
elevation OF his mind, were always grand:
and the means he employed for their exc
cntion never failed TO be adequate 10 the
object. Possessing, without limitation, the
IN he s,t,ft L., 4
resources OF the nation, and drew literally
from the public purse; but the money
was at all times faithfully and iudiciously
applied in the public service. Too great
IN his spirit, too sublime in his views, to
become the instrument Of faction, when
placed at the head of the nation, he regard.
ed only the interest of the nation, over.
looking the country or the party which
had given birth TO merit, he sea,ched for
merit only and employed it wherever il,
could be found. From the elevation of The
House of Brunswick TO the British throne.
very considerable portion Of the people
under the denomination of tories, had
been degraded, prosecuted aud oppre sscd.
Superior 10 this narrow and short sighted
policy, MIR. Pitt sought to level these en-
leebling and irritating distinctions and TO
engage every Blush subject IN the cause
OF his cnuntSy.-Thus,e equally command
ing the strength ard the wealth Of the
Kingdom with perhaps greater talents, he
possessed certainly greater means than
any Of his predecessors"
This effort at the deiineation of charac-
ter, is sufficient to give us full confidence,
that when Mr.. Marshall shall enter upon
that OF our departed chief, it will be ably
and eloquently portrayed.
CD o.
THE American PATR1o1's PRAYER.
BY THOMAS PAINE, Esq. 7rritten in tbe gear l775.
PARENT OF all, omniporent
In heav'n and earth below,
Tho all creations bounds unspent,
Whose streams of goodness flow.
Teach me 70 know from whence rose,
And unto wha, design'd;
No private aims let me propose.
Since Iink'd with human kind
But chief to hear my country's voice,
May all my thoughts incline,
IT'S reasons law, tits virtues choice,
IT'S natures call and thing.
Me from fair freedom's sacred cause,
Let nothing e'er divide;
Grandeur, nor gold, nor vain applause,
Nor friendship false misguide.
Let me not factions partial hate
Pursue to this Lands woe:
Nor grasp the thunder Of he state,
To wound private foe.
IF. for the right. II wish the wrong,
My country shall combine
Single TO serve The erroneous throng,
Spite Of themselves be nine.
ADJUTANT GENERAL's OFrIcE,
SIP,
FOR the information of all concerned and
particularly the General Officers. and Field OFF.
GERS of the Artillery and Cavalry be pleased to
publish in the Argus, the accompany ing arrange
ment and organization Of the Militia Of this
Commonwealth and oblige,
Sir, your obedieut servant,
SAM COLEMAN, DAG.
SAMUEL PLEAsANTs, ESQ.
Printer to the Commonwealth.
Organizaficn offie Militia muir The acts OF
The General &ssem6iy has8scd az ,hc SEES
Sions Of I 90, 1898, 1895 and 1893.