Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1806-11-11
SAaoRDArs oA7fssro.ws.

Ing remarks on the NUMBERS recently pob-
iisiied III this paper, from the National In
teUigenccr, entitled " thoughts on the sub
jcct Of Naval Power in the United States
of America"
: This subject has always appeared to ne
pregnant with the fate of our country. 1t
as one of the essential points on which the
great contest between republicans and fede-
raiists turns. The object OF the republic
cans is to preserve the nation free from e.
very thing which in European governments
is,oppressive and not essential TO the MAIN
tenancc OF independence and the purposes
o. internal policy. The fedcralists take on
trust and as essential to the public welfare
al the principal maxims of European poll
tics The republicans contend that tho s.
dopton Of great part of these maXins
would be ruih7us to our happiness and ne
-icessariiy destructive OF our liberties; that
they would require exertions which NJ go
vcrninent established on principles OF free
DON Can make, and that Therefore their di-
rect tendency and inevitable consequence
must be tue abolition of cur present consti-
stuLi. IN and the introduction of one that -hall
concentrate powers adequate to the objects
in view. Fedcrahsts, Oh the contrary, treat
with contempt every thing that does not
mount up in dignity to the European STAN
tiari Standing armies and naries are by
them considered as essential to the rcspec-
liability and existence of-the nation. but bv
the republicans neither are estimated toll
of such consequence. They do not think
III It the existence of the nation, or the pre-
servation o. its rights, depend on them.
But that IL the fcdcrali,ts should succeed
In procuring their introduction the country
you'd be subjected TO intoieraolc burdens,
aad that 4 change ufg vernment, the esta-
biishment OF a despoiism and national mis-
CRY, would be the consequence.
The publication to which i have alluded
undertakes the discussion of this subject in
a cool, disp assjonate manner. 1t IS GER
tain.y OF the utmost consequence to every
citizen TO understand it. Evcrf man who
wishes not to be led by names and sounds
D.. but To form his conduct from clear view
OF tire real distinction of parties ought TO in
vestigatc it, examine it in all It's bearing,
contemplate its aspect with attention on c.
very side, view it in every shape in which
prospective reason can trace it, dwell with
deiibcration on all the,minutia ofits origin,
growth and maturity, and then dropping I'll
the paitry considerations OF local politics
n and the prejudices of party, decide which
way to bend his influence. In order TO aid
9 those who are inclined to Judge for them
selves on an affair or such primary impor-
tance, l wish every printer in the United
States would ropubiish such temperate dis
cussions of i as may appear in PRINT, and
especially that which has produced these
remarks. 1t bears the stamp Of no ordina-
ry capacity and cvinces diligent research
into what may affect the highest interests
of the nation.
Nothing can promise our country so ma.
ny blessings at the present crisis Of Europe
an affairs, as Union. Whatever we may
think OF the durability of our present system,
or whatever changes uur country may adj
init or require, the present is not the time
20 contemplate them. The highest point of
union in our present Consti ution the best
and most ready consent of The public will,
Groa principles already admitted, and de-
termination 10 prefer present good, TO all
political projects, are to he regarded as the
Internal strength and the best defence of
our Country. Whatever wcakens our uni
on, j, unfricndly TO the nation Whatever
foreign alliances we may contemplate, union
is our safety il them. Aud whatever mea-
sures VIC are topursue against our enemies,
thisis cur strength * glory. The present is
4. the time 20 scatter prejudices, to indulge i'll
local preferences, and oppose domestis ar
r2ngements The love of our country is
now to inspire the merchant, and the hus-
bandman, the artiZan, and the politician.
lie who can bring the greatest union into
the public will, and can form one soul, 10
the greatest beneiactor Of his country.
Salem Register.
CORNS-A writer in = Philadelphia pa
per assures the public, that little UNI
wrought Cotton worn on Corns week or
two, will completely eradicate them--he
having tried the experiment, and provedits
efficacy.