The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1807-12-19


greed to in both Houses Of the Legislature of
that State.
TO THOMAS JEFFER8oh;
PRESIDENT OF TIE UEtTED syATEs
STR
-iHE Representatives of the people Of
New JERSEY in Legislature convened, ANNA
ted with sentiments OF attachment and es-
TEEN Tor the general government, conceive it
their duty at this eventful moment, to ex-
press their confidence and APPRECIATION of
those who have SO ably directed its councils.
amidst the storms which asiitate g convulsc.
the civilized world.
We have to lament that the faithful mr.
SUIT OF dignihed neutrality has proved ina
dequate to secure us from the insults and in
julres OF those nations, whose true interests
could be best promoted by cultivating good
understanding with rs.
The experierce OF other nations as well as
our own. has long since convinced US, that
the rights Of neutral nation present but Il
feeble barrier to British READINESS and ambi-
ton--That nation which openly avows to
the world that she cam no longer dissin-
St'Sh befS"etn ne1ttraie and eneniies,'' be-
comes hr,f r&sedky and intc1stionGlly the open
and avowed enemy of every nation at peace
- his language though addressed to the
! Danes, appeals with equal solcmrtv to us,
in the prophetic voice of warning, BE YEz
ALSO READY."-The forbearance which
is dictated by policy and hunanit,1 has jtsIi
mitS. When the voice Of Justice is disrerara
ded-when our peaceful citizens are murter-
ed in our harbcrs and on our coasts-Nhen
adishcnorabe submission to habituaI wrongs.
Or an appeal to the unprof table Int decisive
aroitrament of the Sword, is ar~ogantlv pre-
cribed as the only alternative every homo
rable sentiment which renders the name of
freemen dear t our he rts, forbds us to
| pause IN SHch choice Our citizens with
an unanirnity before unk nown, are ready to-
obey the first summons of their cnvntry.-.
Their, hearts are already CO secrased to it's
service, and thcir lives and fortunes will be
ohcred on the altar. IF its in1erendence
But TIC confidence which we feel in the go
Vernment OF cur country, forbids us not only
to anticipate. but induces us to repose with
null reliance, on the wisdom which NAV direct
| its iinal determination.
Adverting to our domestic concerns, we are
happy TO observe so many causes for mutual
iehcitatlon. The defeat # Z dangerous con-
Splracy, menacing for a time our peace and
unity, is not among the least That a con-
| Snracy so extensive, so orsanized. should be
defeated b. The arm Of the civil auth rity-
without shedding drop of blood, is pheno-
ncnon in the history of conspir&cies-andt the
| universal detestation # its aufhors, abeftors
| nd !ol,inta'n dJ'nfers, is harpy demon-
'tration of tile attachment of the people.
10Th to the f''1ncihies of our government, and
| nc persons whom they have chosen to adni-
mister it.
! We derive much sati faction also from a.
review Of the Aourishing state Of our finan-
Ices. That an enormous debt, threatening to
crush byits cumbrous weight the growing en-
eIgies OF our country, should be student ar
rested and reduced in the compass Of a few
| ears. to an amount comparatively small,
with the f.irest prospect of its utter extinc-
tlon--is fact, which has scarcely parallel
I'D the history OF finance, and can be explain
cd only by that patriotic system of economy.
which has formed so distinguished feature
Of tie administration.
Betore we conclude this address, permit us
to take notice If subject in which we feel
! particularly Interested. We aliude to your.
supposed intention cf declining the service
OF your country as chief magistrate at the
approaching election. We should sincerely
regret such dcterInination.--How laud-
labe may be the example, of declining the
highest h0nors Ct the state, however inviting
may be the charms of retirement to mind
borne down by concerns of the first marni-
tude--wc trust the best interests Of vonr
country viii guide your determination The
nation have a claim n the services of their
most enlightened and experienced statesmen.
We hope thst private cons derations will
yield to the public good and that Tire bess
interests Of the state may not be hazarded
by conflict Of rival pretensions at this event
ful moment
With warnest wishes for the peace and
, prosperity Of our beloved country, and the
, promotion Of your individual happiness, we
bid you adieu.
. The above address was signed h- the
sneaker Of the House Of Assembly. and the
Nice-Prcsident Of Council--and the Cover
morris requested TO forward the same to the
, President
MERYLAND LEGISLATURE. Dec. %.
' Leave given to bring in bill 20 punish
= crimes, offences ard misdemeanors. commit
ted on the waters oFthe Cbcsape Ike be with
in the territorial Jurisdiction Of the state OF
, Maryland, and for other purposes.
> On molten, the question was put, Thai the
i words and for ether purposes" be stricken
> out Determined 10 :hc aagesiyc.