Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-07-22

ned 20 support by arms, and that act OF
hostility having been Immediately followed
by The blockade Of one of our most lmpor-
ant sea ports, we consider the Uuited
States rs actually engaged in war with
Great Britain.
That although we have Il sincere desire
for the continuance of peace, and feel a
lust horror for the SceUes and aversion to
the deeds of war, yet we declare that any
compromise with Great Britain, which shall
not give the ONLY admissible PREPARATION for
The mischief done ON this occasion, due put
nishmcnt to al, the leading offenders which
shall not at the same time include sufficient
security against outrages upon such absurd
demands in future, and place our right to
navigate the ocean aud other open seas up
on the true footing which reason dictates,
aid the general interest aud advantage of
mankind require, will be in our opinion,
both dishcnorabie to our character as a ma
ton, and injurious to our permanent inte-
rest.
That we are fully convinced our govern
meut has been actuated in all its measures
with regard to foreign nations, by just and
impartial motives; that 1t has done all it
could Ii! honor Go, 10 avert the present Ca
iamity, and that it will he governed by q
calm, digni6ed and intrepid spirit alone in
its conduct now. We therefore pledge cur
all to cur government to- support those mea-
sures which they may think proper TO pur-
sue, and we declare that we feel ourselves
willing and ready to bear not only all pri-
vations and difficulties, but all public bur-
thens, whether OF personal service or con-
tribution, in support OF "a contest SO just and
necessary.
Reaot0Pd, that however DISTINGUISHED
from each Other BY party denominations,
| we shall always bs found united as one man,
| in support 0i cur constitution, of our indie
pendence, OF our political rights and natl
! oval honor.
&eS0jUf3. That 4 committee shall open
| a subscription among the inhabitants of this
| county generally, for money to be laid out
under the direction Of said committee in
proper premiums, which shall be offered
! by public advertisement to all the militia
men of the county, 20 be shot for with good
and efficient Rifles at suitable times and
!, places therein.
| tcesOiUsd, that standing committee be
! appointed 20 make and receive such COM
mnnications as may be deemed proper to
| and from any other committees which NAV
! be appointed in the towns and counties in
! this commonwealth, for promoting harmo-
nv and unanimity, and for collecting the
( public sentiment, on this important oCcasi-
/ on.
! Resolved, that a copy of these resoluti-
, ous be transmitted TO the President of the
! L nited States, one copy to the executive
ofthis state, and one copy TO the chairman
| of the committee at Norfolk, and one 10 the
| Chairman Of the corresponding committee
I at Richmond.
The foilozuing address TO IRE President of
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10 THE PRESIDENT
OF THE UNITED STATES.
SIR,
THE citizens Of Albemarle, assembled
to ke into consideration the late daring
attack of the British ship Leopard, on the
American frigate Chesapeake have felt
that sentiment which they doubt not will
! pervade the whole union. They have ex-
amincd deliberately the tissue of usurp att
ons and perfidy which has been exhibited
! in the conduct Of the British government
to the United States, and with the same
! deliberations they have formed a decision
by which these actions will be regulated
| They are prepared 60 sacrifice them all in
the maintenance OF those rights which have
! been asserted aud secured 10 them bv the
| glorious 'eXcTtions Of their country, in the
! war of the revolution. They view the at
! trocious heterogeneous of their national
! rights as the prelude TO an attempt to des-
| troy their individual and personal rights
l The demolition of the former must carry
with it the annihilation OF the latter, and
! IN vildicating and asserting the one, they
| are only fostering and protecting the other
| Their confidence ih the government of
! their choice, remains undiminisned. They
! doubt not that a sympathy ofsentiment be-
| tween the people of the union and their 90
vcrnment will eninently appear. they
therefore appeal to that government TO
pledge their fortunes, lives and sacred ho-
nor, in support Of those measures, which
the wisdom, patriotism and virtue OF that
government shall dictate, in support OF the
public veal.
Fhey deprecate wanton appeal 70 arms,
bnt when national rights and national ho-
nor, $50 intimately connected with indivi-
dual rights and individual honor, as to form
but oue) are invaded, and acknowledgment
and PREPARATION arc denied, they can feel no
hesitation should these be denied, they
will encounter the tolls and hardship Of war,
with the frmness offTeemen and with ar
dor and alacrity make every sacrifice which
% glorious q cause shall deserve. The de-
parted spirits Of the heroes of the revolu.
tiCn will smile benignantly on this noble
struggle, and in their iiiustriuus example,
your felow-citizens will find indictments,
consolation and support against every ca
lamity they can experience.
The resolutions herewith transmitted
will demonstrate 70 their government, their
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