Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-10-30

In ,li-ir owa concerns and in relation to th'
country.
Aud now also YOU citizens who are real
~ Trh:gs Of I776-now rememhsr time Pass
time .fresent--agd time TO come.
You cannot calculate on better tire ltmen;
or more respect than the Danes. You are
more formidable as commercial rival,
than al the northern nations of Europe.
The distance of the Atlantic is the only
present security, but you must remember
that numerous armies have been transpor-
ted to our shores, and may be again. 90.
You must keep in mind that war has chan
ged its character-and that your enemy
has bought enough of experience 10 use
the change of tactics to her advantage.
Keepin mind, citizens, the state in which
you were placed during the revolution--the
situation III which you have stood since
remember the test act--S do not forget the
persecution which you have endured for
your devotion to the principles of the decla-
ration of independence ever since.
Hatch and remember! You canno. a.
void at least defensive war!
Keep in memory those who have been
the adhercnts and tools of your enemy
for they will be the stiles and eniissalies of
that country.
You see British villany every day advo-
cated-Do not forget it--Do not forget as
many OF you have, the Prison ahihs at New
York-ths grass eaten by your wings ut the
| door of the Philadelphia prison. Do you
require more
What strange thing it is that enquiry
into cur rights, IS rage for war, and es-
! pecially when that rage is expressed by Il
proclamation that Speaks moderation, and
which all our citizens commend. What
absurdities are imposed upon the Ameri-
can people in such language. We 90 not
ask tor war, we seek peace. But we will
take war with all its horrors, from British
power, rather than proclaim war against
our own liberties, and betray the sure
| foundations of our own peace. Our choice
/ is of two wars. Whether we dread British
power, which we Tan boldly oppose in o.
| pen arms, or whether we will submit to be
at war with all our national principles,
| hopes and blessings. Do the DSnes ask
for war? Have they, by their neutrality,
sought war! Whence, then, is their rcsix-
lance, what inspires their courage! Not
the love or wish Of war. Not their hnan.
ccS, or their commerce, but their salvation
If every thing be against them besides, the
call of patriotism will be heard. 1t speaks
freedom or death.--Reg.
| :%
Every thing is done, that can be done tc
degrade the militia. The most ridiculous
tales are put N circulation. But let us re
mc:i,vcr Il we neglect The rnihtis we mus
have a standing army, we must have mas
tiers. To encourage the militia is the duty
OF every republican; but when republicans
obtain commissions in the militia. the,
should do all in their power to make tho
service not burdensomc to those who do mi
: litsry duty and at the same time the.
| should take care that the duty be dcn
with the least possible waste ct time to th
public. Partial musters while they eXhi
bit nothing Ike grand parade, and con
tribute little to military ardor, Interrupt
business, schools, and all private pursuits
and after they have ceased to crafty til
public curiosity, end in contempt and neg
. lect of the militia itself Something ough
$ to be done to prevent needless interrupt
ons, and to inspire respectin ali public mi
= litary exhibitioas.-ib.
2 The Saddle on the right Horse.
f While the federalists are deprecating wa
, with England, they should remember, tina
! th. writings in their DaDers have furnish