Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-07-15

uuiiS stanuS III the way OF her pretcnSionS,
it goes for nothing When marriage or
residence can be pleaded in her favor, she
avalis herself of the plea. When marriage
and residence and even naturalization are
against her, no respect whatever is pad to
either. She takes, by force, her own SUBJ
lec'S voluntarily serving in our vessels
one Keeps by force American citizens in
voluntarily serving iDhers. More fragrant
inconsistencies cannot be imagined.
The remainder in our nerf.
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GEORGETOWN, I'd. CT July 1.
Agreeable to public notice given tbi,
morning by the Mayor, very large and
respectable number of the citizens of this
place convened at the Union Tavern, for
the purpose OF expressing their sense of
the late daring outrage on the fac, honor,
ana independence of the American nation.
ny tie British squadron now lying in the
Chesapeake Bay.
General John Mason, was chosen chair
man, and David Wiley, secretary.
communication from the CorresDon-
ding Committee of Norfolk addressed to
the mayor & citizens Of this place, was read.
On motion, the following gentlemen were
appointed committee TO draw up such re-
solutions rs the occasion appeared to re-
quire-JohD Mason, Thomas Turner, Wal
ter Smith, Stephen b. Balch, Thomas Cor
coran, James S. Morsel, Benjamin Stoddert
and David Wiley.
Alter short retirement, the committee
made report-Whereupon,
RcSokUed unanimously, That this meet
ing consider the late unwarrantablc, das-
tardiy and wanton attack on the frigate
Chesapeake, by the British ship of war Leo
pard, as an outrage on the peace and safety
OF the community, and on the honor of the
| nation not to be borne with.
RESOLVED unanimously, That we consider
the death OF those of our feliow-citizens who
have fallen on this Unprecedented occasion.
as produced by murder of the blacklist
! dye, as calling loudly for unqualified re-
dress, and If prompt and ample satisfaction
be denied, for national vengeance.
! As we first heard of this infamous act
with astonishment, mingled with horror &
Indignation, so we yet regard it with feel
, lngS OF the deepest resentment, and of the
most decisive determination that no sacri
bee is too great to maintain our indepen-
dencc, national honor, and characteristics
voted, by inclination and BY habit, most sim
cerely to peace, we deprecatea state of war.
But as there are cases where nothing is left
IN, war OF abect suhmission-wa or natl
on i disgrace--war or the surrender of e.
very thing we hold most dear in society-
the mind ola freeman-ofa an merican citi-
zen cannot balance one moment, therefore.
RfsolDSd unanimously, That having en-.
tire confidence in the wisdom and frmness
ot our government to repel injury and in
suit, and to enforce redress, we pledge orr
lives and our fortunes to support all the
measures which they may adopt, whether
OF immediate or ultimat e resort to arms.
ReSofUed HndrimoatsiU, That in the pre-
sent state OF things, and until the decision
of our national council be known, we con-
cur most heartily with the DETERMINATION of
our feliow-Citi2ens of Norfolk, that AL in
tercourse with the British ships of war in
our harbOrs or on our costs, or with their
AGENTS among US, should be discontinued
That we will use our best endeavors to
prevent such intercourse, & that all persons
guilty thereof. shall be declared infamous.
HeSotUed unanimously, That immediate
enquiries be made for the families. if such
they had, of Joseph Arnold and Robert
M'Donaid, said to have beeu our neiehbors,
and of the city of Washington, and who
fell under the late piratical fire of British
guns-and If there be such families, that a
subscription be opened without loss of time
by our committee appointed on this occasi-
on Gn conjunction with any committee from
Washington for their relief and comforta-
bic support.
ReSofOed unanimously, That Mr.. Mason,
Mr.. Morsei, and Mr. Turner, be commit
tee on the part of this meeting, to wait on
the President of the United States and hand
him copy of these proceedings.
Re8ofOed unanimously, That this meet
ing most cordially approve of tine spirited
patriotic and decisive conduct of the good
citizens of Norfolk, Portsmouth and Hamp-
ton, and that in the opinion of this meeting
they are highly entitled to the thanks of ali
the people of the United States, for the
manly, prompt and efficacious measures a :
dopted BY them-and that the committee
answer the communication of the 25th ult.
from Norfolk, and transmit them copy of
these proceedings.
ReSoiUed unGnimoVsiV, That the commit
tee cause the proceedings of this meeting
to be published for the information of the
cltizens-and that they correspond ifreoui-
site with any other committees which NAV
be appointed on this occasion.
JOHN MASON, Chairman.
DAVID WILEY, Secretary.
WASHINGTON CITY, 1uly O.
The ANNIVERSARY Of our fndeoendsnce