The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1807-08-07

any power on earth, but we feel the more ind;g.
rant in the prefent inftance, becaufe this daring
outrage has been committed by nation which
has tramped on our rights, whi!a ihc has been
endcavouring by declarations of friendfhip, to
lull us into a dangerous and deceitful frcur;ty.
Re/ofved uaanimouly, That we not only con-
fidrr that hospitality to the Brtilh nation under
exiting circumstances, ceafes to he a duty, but
that we cOn(ider it a crime, inafmuch as, ter
having made all the advances to an amcable
adjuitment of our conflicting interetts, which
could reafonably have been expected of an in
dependent nation, and even whilft we have
on foot, negotiations for the peaceahle term-
nation of our differences, an ACT has been COM
United, which for impudencc and atrocity,
equals, if not furpafles, any thing recorded in
the annals Of civilized nations.
Re/oiOed unanimoxHy, That experience has
hewn, that in proportion to the folicitude on
the part of our government for peace with Bril-
tain, has been the incrcafe of infut and injury
from that nation, and that immediate reGrefs
or fpeedy revenge, is earnefly defred by this
troop--every member of which pledges himfe!f
to his country, to march at any moment, and
to any place, its interef and fafety may re.
Quire.
Refolz'ed manimorly, That the capt. of this
troop be inRrutted to communicate the fore
going refolutions to the u. States, and to the
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TO the Editor Of the Enquirer, for inferton.
GEO. w. BANKS, Capt.
AT meeting of the people Of the county of Halifax,
their Court-houe, on Monday the 9th day of
July, sO7.
General Csrge Csrrinpfon, was unanimously called
TO the chair-And
Bergman G,een, appointed fecretary.
The meeting having taken into confederation the
outrage Offered co the fovereiguty and independence
of the United States, in the late unprovoed and a.
trocious attack fthe Brith ihip Leopard upon the
frigate Cheiapeake, together with the conduct of
The Brth government generally towards their coun
try; unanimously agreed upon, and To the fol
lowing expreion OF their ientiments upon thofe lub-
jeas.
The citizens of Halifax add their voice to the pe-
neral burtt of indignation, which is ifIung from
every part OF the United States againft the wrongs
and outragss committed by Great Britain on their
country injufce, inult and hotty, have, for le-
Verai years. been the principal Characteristic OF the
conduct OF that imperous nation towards us. The
emotions at Indignation and recruitment, which fuch
conduct is naturally calculated to excite have hi
therto yielded to incere and ardent love of peace
and to the hope that pacific negotiation might OBJ
tam for us, more worthy treatment in future. Our
hope has been difapponted: forbearance has been
imputed to imbecility OF character, and met by iu-
creaiing inioence remonitraHoes and demands of re-
,dreis have been anfwered by additional and aggra
waited injuries until length, in the favage and muir
derous outrage lately perpetrated by Britiih fqua-
dron, on ihip of the United States, the ultimate
point OF patient endurance, has been tranlsreIed-
Silence on fuch an location, would be unjuafable
'noiiference would be want Of patriotiim cqui-
efcence would be cowardice.
Rfofred tbe,sere, That the citizens OF Halifax in
dignant, under fenfe of the recent outrage their
country has fufered and repoing full confidence in
the Patrietilm moderation and frmnefs of the ad.
'mnistration Of the general government; will give
tAeir aiient iapporr and operation, to every mea
lure that may be adopted by the proper authorities
Tor the pnrpoe of obtaining full repara,ion for the
Pat' and satisfactory fecurty againa future injury
and that they are prepared make every facrilice
TO endure every privation, and incur every hazard
that may be found neceGary for the attainment Of
thefe objetis.
Rsl0!Oed, That we cordially unite in fen,imeuts
with our brethren Of Norfolk, Richmond and other
towns, and generally of the commonw ealth expreHed
IN their reioutions relative the fubecs foregoing
and highly applaud the firm, ju(t and ipirited con.
duct OF the citizens of thofe towns more immediately
4" the vicinity OF Brtih outrage and rxpo.d to their
immediate action.
PsfoIOed, Iha, thefe refoutons be aened By the
Chairman that copy be tranfmitted to the Pref
dent OF the United States, copy to the commitr tee
OF coFrePondence of ,he city of Richmond and an
other copy, to the editor of the Enquirer with re-
quett that he niert tte fame in his paper
Rgo!vfd, That George Darlington, John p Scott
william Terry, Bergman. Green, John Wimbiih
Henry EColeman, Iaac Fl. Coles, Iiaac Coles. i'm
William Rice William B. Banks, Havvfon Clark &
william Leigh be appointed committee of correE
pondenee, and for carrying the foregoing reGolution
into effect.
GEO. DARLINGTON, Chairman.
BERRYMhN GREEN, Secretary.