Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-08-11
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! a man governed by improper senti-
ments, although such sentiments proceed
from the fureSt motives and the decheSt con-
Uicfion, may be as dangerous 10 the Co;n-
monweai,h as u Bonaparte or Caesar.
/ The sentiments of Mr.. III. were SO cons;-
! dered by The republicans. He avowcd his
opinion, that the government was not
, strong enough Tor lis own support, and he
thought himself justified by the artificial
AID OF debts, taxes and armies To- supply Us
deficiency of strength. The republicans
were justly alarmed al he administration
oil Hamilton. With abilities IL conduct
The most extensive designs with art 10
conceal from Ihe public their innovs,iro.
tendency; with popularity and Influence
t. ensure their success, it was uncertain
where he would end. His fs operations
too, fastened to his cause, by golden
cham, the wealthy part of the community.
Me", who owed their wealth 10 his policy.
ana Their consequence 10 his plans. HIS
military schemes secured in his interest
the idle, the dissipated and the prufirate.
band prepared to feed on contention aud
riot in the civil connections OF their coun-
trymen. Men, generally, vino had no.
thing to lose, and every thing to cain.
Men, whose devotion TO their general Was
Ike that OF the rhalanX TO PHILIP, and
as destructive to the liberties Of America,
as ms army was TO the freedom Of Greece.
-Marualed in regular battalia, already
were the terrors OF government put in re.
cushion. Confidence of success gave e.
levatlon OF his party. Remember the in.
dign'tles which took place in the REIGN
OF TERROR Remember these wee The
effects oi his policy, and were coun,enanc-
cd by his support, and then ask Us # vo,,
can, why we refuse to eulogise his memo
ny?
The friends of Mr.. Hamilton, in Boston.
are the pretended friends OF The TX Presi-
dent, Adams. Mr.. Adams discovered he
perncIous views OF Mr.. Hamilton, and
disn,s ed hun from Office and The sever.
est n ilipc published il our cou tr~, is the
letter OF Mr.. Hamilton against Mr.. Adam..
The same Consistency, which prevents the
republicans, would, we should ;hink. re-
STRAIN he friends of Mir. Adams from
ParadinS in honor of his deceased oppo-
ncnt,
The fact however, is Mr.. Hamilton was
tne head of furry. .Aharfy opposed 10
our President, and iniinica to his mea.
sures. /" him the opposition loses its
main strength. The faction IS without a
ieader-the general is dead. Their sor-
row is sincere. Ii must appear IN Eu!o-
gies, III mournfui professions, in funeral
pomP. This party is supported by pay
ing unusual honors to its founder. The
LIVING who we're joined in principle, par
lake, by reflection, of honors paid to the
dead.
Shall we Join Their in tribute ofrespeG
TO man whose services I've doubted and
whose politcalCharaGte we never esteem.
ed No, tedeCallsts-a, the altars Won e.
rect,norepubilcansappear. There may he
wealthy creditors oil government bring the
richest oblauons OF their gratitude the
var worn poverty chilled veteran remem-
5ers the councils Of Hamilton. derived
him ct his property. There resort the
| friends of all HEREDITARY SENATE, and
! sigh over the remains Of a man, whose
genius and whose valol night have effect
ed their dangerous designs but the un-
ambitious friend to our government, re-
tires from scene, where he feel no in
terest, and from ceremonies, in which his
heart cannot join. There you may coll
| lect the votar:es of chmericai honor. and
! sanction practice BY re,etencing its mar
! tyr; but you will excuse the moralist from,
the scene.