Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-04-11

commerce has rapidlyincre ased, and our
flag, instead of beng treated with indig-
nifty, displays its respected emblems in C.
very quarter Of the globe. To habits of
extravaganza and Profusion has succeed
cd the practice of Republican economy.
The expenses Of Government have been
diminished in proportion 10 the modera-
ton OF its views, and the wisdom and e.
quity OF its measures. Standing armies
have been disbanded, and the public taught
to entrust their defence 10 the virtue and
vaior of a well regulated Mlilia. The
Sedition Act has been repealed, and go-
yenment, no longer fortified by the terror
1t inspires, relies for its support upon the
gratitude, affections and suffragss of an
enlightened people. Notwithstanding the
abolition OF all the internal taxes, such has
been the diminution Of our national cxpen-
dltures that, ia less than three years, ma
ny millions OF dollars have been saved,
OF appropriated towards the extinction of
the national debt. With the continuance
oil the Republican system, and it's natural
disposition to cultivate peace and pursue
ECONOMY, we are happy to anticipate the
approaching period when that debt will
be finally distinguished, independent of a.
ny direct taxes; surplus revenue will
then exist applicable to the proH olion of
literature, the Improvement of roads, the
erection of public edticcs, and in fne 10
every other OBJ eGt which can den. and the
attention or contribute TO the interests of
great and hourishing people.
Among the most signal benefits deriv.
ed from the present administration, per-
mt US, fellow citizens, 10 congratulate you
upon one oil inCalculablc value--the ac-
cesson OF the fertile and extensive terri
tory of Louisiana and lis dependencies,
acquired by the mild and equitable title
oil treaty, and unstsined with the effusion
OF human blood. We do not pretend to
calculate all The advantages which are DIES.
tined TO arise from tins interesting and
extraordinary event. 1t is enough that il
invests us with the entire property of The
Mississippi; opens TO our enterprise the
, navigation of the Gulph of Me&ico fur
nishes an ample outlet To the productions
OF the west, and, by removing all apprc-
hcnslon of collision with foreign powers,
strengthens the boundaries of our empire.
regard To our domestic Affairs have been
equally wise and prosperous. In every
department of the community, and in ev-
cry station of life we experience the influ.
erice and realize the blessings which low
from the republican system. Every indi-
vidual is secured FROM injury, and guard
ed, not only from The reality, but even the
| apprehension OF oppression religion con.
tinues 10 flourish TIE rights of property
are maintained and cherished by an impair.
tial administration The laws. The hand
which lsbors is sure to reap the fruits Of it's
Industry, and tell without from the
arm+oi power, and without exac}ion from
that otrapaciy. Thus secure in the enjoy.
ment OF uninterrupted tranquility, and
happy in the exercise Of the civil and pa
trlotrlc Virtues; the free citizen of America
considers that enviable title as superior to
every idle distinction of nobility, and eve.
ny frivilous urpeliation ofhuman pride.
Relying upon the fidelity and wisdom
OF the friends Of Public Liberty la the diff
tercnt counties, we entertain no appre.
! hensions witlIregard To the success OF our
efforts. Weneverlheless request and urge
~ i'N'NSNAibho OAClkiOttS Oh our lrlCnUg
every where. Let our activity be CORES.
Pondent with the Importance of eur objeGt
and the Inestlmable value Of the cause in
which We are engaged.--Let us be faithful
and vigilant; let us convince our Fellow.
Citizens of the Union, that the cause Of
Public Liberty in this State is seated lip.
on suong and imperishable foundation
| because 1t is maintained by the wisdom
cherished by the virtues, and secured BY
the affections Of the PEOPLE"
MARRIED, on Thursday the 5th instant
Mr.. PHILIP GATEWOOD, TO the ami.
able Miss MARY NJ. PENDLETON-
both Of King and Queen county. Also
in the same county on the 9th instant
Mr.. BENJAMIE PENDLETON,t TO the
amiable Miss CATHARIRE GATE
| WOOD.
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