Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-10-25
WASHINToN.CIlY, Oct. II.

WASHINTON-C CITY, Oct. II.
There is nothing which more uncuuvo-
cally tends to prove the wisdom OF the en-
barge than the almost universal approba-
ton OF all our great revolutionary charac.
sers. We find it supported by a Langdon,
an Adams, Gerry, Thomson, Jelfer.
son. Page, a Pnckney, and a host of o.
Their men whose patriotism in the worst of
times was most signally exerted for the sal :
walton of their country. We have looked
over the names of the ilustrious band of
patriots who signed the declaration Of inde-
Ipendence, and among those who survive.
we do not mud the name OF a Single indivi.
DIAL who has avowed his disapprobation of
this measure, whilst We find the names of
several of the most distinguished on the list
who have come forward with decided a
vowal of its propriety. What can more
clearly shew the simlitude between our re-
voiutionary contest and our presen, differ
ences with foreign ppwers? Have we then
so degenerated from the high-minded spirit
nd stern virtue uf our forefathers, as to
thihk OF submitting in the comparative
greatness OF our power, when they, in our
infancy, dsdained the degradation
! This strong fact ought To have great
weight with that port of the community
that trusts to the authority of great names.
five take the opinions of any men for our
guide, who are Untitled to equal confidence
with those illustrinus characters who ris-
iqued their lives and property in the most
awful and unequal conflict that could have
been wagcd by freemen against tyrants |!
Whose virtue burns brighter? Who dares
to Claim for themselves higher measures
ct wisdom! Ii then they are among the
most virtuous and wise of cur felIow-cit-
n ~ foil he l.~I,. ela
before US, as we have most honorablv and
prohtably followed it in the darkest times
this country ever saw Let us rest s4tisfi
ed that the same C uncils which extric Ated
US from danger and crowned us with honor
will, II supported by the virtue and graft.
tude OF the people, again lead US. 20 the same
results Mat. Intel.
October 90.
In addition to what we inserted In
our last Monitor relative to the expec-
tation of a speedy answer from the
British government, VIZ understand
{ that Mr. Pinkney had stated to Mr.
8ethune, the bearer OF the dispatches,
chat he expected to BIZ enabled, before
the latter left Falmouth, to furnish
him with the reply of the English ca
Iblnet to his representation but the
British packet being ready for sea
when Mr. Bethune arrived at Fal-
mouth, he WAS Obliged to embark he
fore ne could hear from Mr.. Pink
ney.
! Several enquiries have been lately
addressed to US relative to the resi-
dence O. the foreign ministers accredi-
ted 20 our government. to which we
nave not been able to give any accurate
jreply. All that we can saw is. that
one or them are now, or have beer
tor considerable time, at the seat OF
government. As, however, the sessi-
on of Congress is near at hand, to
whom, from their constanr resid nee
here during its slttings, il would seem
J that they considered themselves as pc
cuiiarly attached, instead of the Exc
cntive, who alone by the constitution
IS charged with rec wing them, we
may soon expect to have the pleasure
OF seeing them among us. WHAT in
Hnenee, If any, the great events de.
eided in this country bv popular suf-
/ iFage, may have had on his head, we
shall not pretend to say. L. cannot,
however, have escaped our readers
I that the circumstance has been viewed
with TO light jealousy, and has actu-
ally been the topic OF much animal.
version. That foreign governments
are deeply interested in the results OF
these elections is indisputable. 1t is.
therefore, not at all impossible, that
their agents may likewise have felt a
peculiar soiicitude, that has in some
measure regulated their conduct.
These elections being now nearly o.
yer, and the people having evinced an
mistaken purpose to support their 90.
vernmcnt, all cause for further solicit
Jude IS removed.
We should suppose that the inter.
es's OF their country, especially at SO
interesting crisis, might in no small
degree, be promoted by their residing
near the Executive, between whom
and themselves an easy intercourse
would then subsist, and by which a
mutual and more satisfactory explana-
tion OF many things might take place
than can be expected through the me.
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