Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1806-11-01
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Tar RE-ELEcrros OF THOMAS JErrxR-

OF II OMAS
SON, ESQ. CONSIDERED.
The, wfiter of this article has long enter
timed the opinion, that Mr.. Thomas Jeffer-
son ought not only to consent 70 be rc-elec-
ted as President OF the United States, but
that the pe9ple, with one voice ought to
urge him to accept the appointment He
was IN hopes that the question would have
been very fully and candidly discussed by
many and much ADLER pens. Political c.
vents ofgreat Importance having lately hap
pened, added to the near approach of the
sessions of Congress, as well as the Legis-
iatures ofdi!ferent States, induces him with
out more delay to submit the following re-
marks to public notice.
The writer of this, neither ever was, nor
ever will be, political partizan, or oppo-
nent OF any man, from considerations mere
L. personal. He has been uniformly oppo-
eed TO that feature in the constitution which
admits the recollection OF Presdenc Yet,
as the people have never taken the consti-
tutjonal measures which were necessary to
sitter it; and as our public relations, both
foreign and domestic, appear 10 require a
cautious policy, as well as one which will
obtain the general confidence OF ou.' citi-
aens,; he is not disposed TO suspend his the
orY. From these * other reasons, it seems
to be not only expedient, but absolutely nc
cessary that MIR. Jefferson should be re e.
lected to the important office which he now
holds.
The expression of this opinion, in terms
SO unequivocal, it is hoped, will induce o.
Their writers OF better endowmcnts, to turn
their attention 70 it---sa that full and cam
did discussion may be su omitted to the peo-
pie, whose province X Jill be to make the
monentous decision
We perceive in the newspapers, that ma
nv Of the inhabitants of Philadelphia and
New-York, have formed Committees, to
prepare addresses tothe President, to induce
hin: to consent to another election With
out lustifying the practice of forestalling
public opinion upon questions ofinportance,
by the means of Committees or Caucusses,
the writer thinks fit here TO say that in this
case, the procee iings seem to him to be,
not only defensibic but necessary, because
our public aflirs both foreign and domes-
tic, appear to be in critical situation. IF
the disease is great, the remedies ought to
be not only prompt, but powerful.
The public conduct Of tn President, rs
far as the writer Of this can Judge, and par
ticularly in relation to late events, deserves
the appreciation and confidence of the peo-
pie. Without examining & passing opini-
ons at this time upon particulars, ii will be
sufficient to say, that he has, upon all occa-
sions, given the most satisfactory proofs, that
he will, if it be possible, preserve the
peace Of the United States, and will also a.
void entahgling connexions with any OF the
nations of Europe.
No country ever had more toexpect from
pursuing an open, just and pacific course
No country ever had fewer inducements
to change or abandon such course No
country ever had more TO apprehcnd from
war, and, not merely from the customary
chances and dangers Of war, but from the
spirit of distrust and disunion which exists
among ourselves. or rather among some of
those to whom VIC have committed and en-
trusted our great political concerns.
Much has been said, and no doubt much
more will be said, and published, relating
70 tho indefinite meaning Of the arbitrary
and compound term "nGtfonak ho1or." -
This term will be arraycd and adorned in
the most fascinating manner BIZ the aids Of
,eIoouence and ingenuity, so that the people
will be greatly excited, and many will be
tempted to forget and forego the benefits of
national sdGefV and individual prosperity,
to fall into the meretricious embraces Of
this scducing Sorceress.--A Sorceress, who
will allure that she NAV deceivc-and de-
Ccive that she may destroy--who will, in
deed, lead her admirers into difficulties
which no after conduct or repentance will
be able 20 o5vistc or atone.
There surely cannot be man in the y.
States, no matter to what political sect he
is attached--ao matter what may be his
hopeSor fears--who docs not firmly believe
that, iCfbe Ieac" offHe Urfted Sfqles shaH
aof b. fressrvea, tie failure saiH nat fir0-