Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-07-29
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that pl zee; 1T, in his opinion, hereafter, il
shall be necessary
We understand, also, that the President
of the United States, has (for special rea-
sons) thought proper to direct the Eve Bri-
fish prisoners lately taken by Capt. Shep-
pard, to be restored, together with their
boat and arms: still requiring, however,
tho terms of his proclamation to be rigo-
rousiy enforced against any persons, from
British armed vessels, who snail hereafter
come OH shore for the purpose of procuring
water or provisions.
IT gives us great pleasure to announce
the return of our fclow-citizens Composing
the two companies ofLight Infantry Blues,
commanded by Captains Richardson and
Randolph, from Norfolk. They reached
this place amidst the acclamations of their
of every description, be-
tween one and two O'Clock Yesterday af-
ternoOn, afler an absence ofthree weeks.
90 much praise cannot be bestowed on
these meritorious men, who, at moments
warning, letC their dwelling and their ne r.
st ana dearest connections, and repaired
To the standard OF their country, with de-
termination TO aveuge the wrongs III iicted
on her greatly insu.ted flag. They were
met and escorted into the city, (after the
Gus 0mary salutes had been exchanred)
by the new Cavalry association comman.
ded by Col Darlington; by Captain Hal
| lam and has Skockoe Volunteers bv the
| Artillery Company of Lent. Street, and a
body of NJ litia under the command of capts.
Hompkins, Davis, M'5ride, Oldham and
Peasants.
Thus attended, they marched thro' the
c. ty, and paraded on Shockoe Hill, where,
alter several military evoutions and sa-
lutes, they were discharged. The Joy and
congratulations with which they were re-
ceived by their friends, (who had the hap :
piness OF finding them all in good health
and excellent spirits, Notwithstanding the
fatigue they had undergone, and the hard
| ships OF laborious service to which few.
II any, Of them had been accustomed, and
which, III the present suitry season, were
peculiarly distressing,) were truly exhili-
rating, and exhibited one of the most de-
llShttul scenes we have ever witnessed.
"A coalition OF parues is certainly very
desirable thing. If the f;deralists will
cease abusing the administration, and viii
unite in supporting republican men and re-
publican measures, this great work may be
effected; but not otherwise.
IN the last Virginia Gazette, TO prove
his consistency, and his unfeigned attach
ment to union and good will between the
two great political parties, the editor has
inserted piece, signed investigators;
In which the present republican admins
tration is most outrageously abused, and
the eagle OF the United States represented
as elighting on dunghill
The federal newspapers, if they mean
TO Convince us Of their reconciliation to the
government, should avoid conduct OF this
| kind.
WE believe that the great body Of the fe-
deralists being honest men and friends of
their country, are in fact converted to the
republican side OF the question and there
tore ought 70 change their denomination.
OUR observations CONCERNING federal
! principles are applicable only TO the dis
ciples of the old school; who still believe
In the constitutionaity Of alien and seditl-
laws who still approve the conrse pur-
| suedin the days of John Adams; aud wish
the present administration TO be fashioned
according to the model Of the last. With
men OF the drst description we are cordi-
ally disposed TO unitein every respect but,
With those Of the latter, in the defence OF on y
country oniyj not in their principles ana
opinions.
a READY WAY TO COMPLETE UNION
or PARTIES.
LEI all those who have hitherto called
! themselves federalists, and are now con
WINGED OF their errors, and reconci cd 70 the
course Of measures approved by the repub-
leans, reiinqusb the party name OF jede-
rdhsts, and declare themselvc dcmocranc
! Republicans.
Let the few who "admire the British
const tuition" ship themselves oil TO Great
Britain, without delay and let those who
desire more energetic, aristocratic or
monarchical form Of government than our
own, set sail immediately for France
where under tho sway Of the great Napo-
I Icon, their wishes will be fully gratided
We shall all then be of one mind; and
none but true republicans Will remain
among us.
IN the Enquirer of the oath instant, we
are accused of having made an HAhroUotea