Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-11-24

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! is essential 10 her existence we cannot
believe that even the British ministry chem
! selves entertain m opinion SO verv absurd.
But, if this is indeed the case; if they are
resolved tn agree to no amicable compro-
| mise with Il nation whose friendship is so
! much more essential to the ex. Gscnce Of g.
Britain than any number of seanlen Whom
she might lose by desertion could possibly
be; if they arc Willing that poor old En-
gland, after having long followed the bust
ness Of war and bloodshed, and acted the
part of the common "isturber Of the peace
of the European continent for the last hun
dred years, should now take up the trade
OF universal piracy and robbery, and be
out-lawcd as che enemy of the human race !;
! 1T is catastrophe truly TO he lamented, but
for contributing tn which the government
ut the United States cannot be chargable
We only contend for our Just rights and
not to infringe those Of Great Britain.
But her friend: in this country say it is
cruel to subject her to this desperate alter
native; that she has so long been in the habit
ct doing wrong that she cannot live without
! that we ought, therefore, in pity toher, to
! abandon our seamcn TO her mercy, rather
than to occasion her perdition from the pre-
vaiiing power Of the terrible Napoleon.-
lhis is, indeed, very abominabe in our
| g9v't, that they will not relinquish the rights
o America even Ior the salvation OF Great
Britain! We acknowledge this grievou
fault on their part; and know alas of no
remedy for such deplorable obstnacy and
Pervcrseness.
TIE argument of the Anglo-federalists
that Great Britain must engage in a war
with the u States, to prevent few of
her scamen from deserving, puts us in mind
OF the worthy Knight whose barn was in
tested with Rats: t. destroy which, re set
| fre to the Blrn, and consumed it with at!
his Corn. They cen TO be of opinion that
she must be ruined 1T any rate, tnd must
! thercf0rc rush ut once to destruction, IA
ther than run the risque Of IN uncertain
decay of her vital principle for the want
! OF seawen Ike man who thinking The
| shortest misery the best, should kill him
self to get rid OF disease Of which he
| might recover. But, while they approve
| of her pursuing this desperate course, it
would be but kind in them tc share the
late of their dear mother country, and re-
solve to SO and perish with her, rather
| than to remain here in suhieo ion TO Il 60
vernment they so much hate and despise,
WE earnestly recommend tot the attention
of our readers the address of the Society of
| Friends IN the president of the y. States,
| with his answer, inserted in this days pa
! per, as specimens the most Pleasing kind
of composition bres thing the language " oil
! peace upon the earth and good viii TO man
kind"
| j. should be reco,lccted that the Society
OF Friends are not accustomed to offer food
| to the ambitious mind, or render the tribute
! o! their appreciation 70 any man or body of
men, but upon the most interesting OccaSi-
| ons, and under the clesrest conviction ot
the propriety of so doing. This considera.
| ton should have it's weight In the prcsen,
| instance, and NAV afford US strong evidence
! did vac require it) of the p8re attention,
and correct conduct OF that admin,straticr
whose measures this very respectable soci
ETY. have seen proper to applaud.
1t is also worthy of remark that wher
Mr.. Jefferson was candidate the iirst time
for the presidency that he had no warmc,
opponents than :hose members of this soci
civ, who, to use the words Of an EN- neni s
venerable " fubGc friend, dabhed in poll
tics" As duty they visited she election
ot man who, they were taught 10 believe
wculo PROSTATE religion, trample ON mora
l'tv, endeayor TO Bring into contcm pt tn.
principles and practice ftruth; and throw
the whole system Of our government int
anarchy, confusion and distress--but tin
strong bands of prejudice and nisinforma
ton have been broken asuncer and of III,
friends ofMr Jefferson perhaps the societ-
of Friends are, a. BODY, the most conside
rate, firm aud determined They hav
serH his works, and have /ek their happ,
effects, and many have candidly declared
"thcy wrouged him much in judging hin
win an unjust judgment" Such fruitdo
the tree of virtue bear."-Paif. Ev. Po8
szzs..
The question whether defect be foun
in Mr.. Burr's trial, may be answered by TN
pubic opinion. IL the law allows anothc
|, trial, and the parties are not satisfied,
there 70 be III no case an appeal WHY ar
our courts so ordered that they should civ
!, a new hearing? Andifthe States have bee
apprehersve of the most alarming evils,
f t.e evidence produced has s.rengthcne
: the conviction OF guilt, the President is
= be JUSTIFIED in the accessory duty whic
dcvolves upon him, to assist the utmost ei
= quries into the transactions at the trial
Mr.. Burr, by the sovereignty Of the Stat,
: themselves. Reg.
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; Prejudice mpst be sadly in want Of mear
70 Justify complaint, when in remarks upr
" the Presidents message, it is an obiectir
chat he had no right to mention thir
= which he could not de, ermine by his Ua