Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-06-24

SALEM, tAass.) June IL.
The noble attitude in which Mr.. John
Q .adams stands IN defence his country,
deserves he ambuion Of the most eRligh.
tened parrot. tie could not more surely
have a,taiped immortah,y in the history
OF his county. Against host of despe.
rate men tie bears has testimony, undann
ted by the fuzzy of their passions, and the
ma!igni,y Of their purposes marked 70,
their vengeance, which converted 10 sa-
crilice all his hopes, he has with a dienl.
ty which his ceun,ry admires, taken he
opportunity Which the enemies of his
country sough, ic disgrace him, to exai.
his own virtues, by a bold declaration a..
gains, thar wicked designs. In this ser
vice he has illustrated his own virtues,
and generously contributed to save hi
country.
In the Massachusetts Legislature, the
report OF the committee for deIerrlug the
choice OF Electors, bas been accept,d--in
the Senate, 81 To l6--in the house 2O8 10
l47. Wheaton's Resolutions were adop-
ted in the Senate. 20 10 Is. O seniiora
u n,oyts.!
The conduct Of Mr.. Cray, the most e
mnsbt Merchant Of his country deserves
and will receive the public gratitude. His
activity IN hts mercantile pursuits has long
made him an example ~ O r coun, y, Of
industry. perseverance,, enterprise and sue
cess When the Embargo was announ-
ctd he did not rashly condemn II. He
did not consult aHgty men, or his own IN
Ieces,, bui The public safety. He co'Iec-
ted the best documents and thea in The
n.vsI public manner among all classes OF
his fellow citizens, he endeavored 10 c. e.
ale pubic eminent with an expert.
meut thai seemed me best adap cd 10 save
his country. He has continued 10 speak
the same language in The Senate. He
refuses his support to the mad resolutions
which have been proposed Ia he Leglsla>
ture OF Massachusetts, aoa he has expires,
sed himself wih tha. eedom 10 Which
his o~n extensive mercantile concerns en-
titled him. Nevercan such dsinterested
conduct be too much applauded, AID fu-
ture generations will re;ain the memory
of his exalted duty and patriotism.
The Hon. William Cray rot only voted
against, but spoke against Wheaton's Re-
solutions What say you 10 thls M e.
ditor of the Portland G. zetle I'll lem -
Where ts,is the lie now
How hsppens il that none Of the iaco.
bin-fedssal editors have mentioned that
MIR. Gray opposed Whsa,oo's tesoluti.
ois = The answer is easy. Mr.. g ay IS
probably the richest merchant, AID car
rics on more ex ensye commerce than
any other man in the Il. S.-->nd they
know ihat his opinion on this subject viii
be considered valuable wherever it is
known.
We are informed shat da,inE IKE debate
IN the Senate or tie acceptance of the
answer to tie Governors Speech, as re-
ported, and as finally passed, Mar Cray
took occasion to declare his appreciation oil
the measures OF the General Government,
aud the Embargo IN particular; and thai
h voted against most Of he paragc
Of the answer, and in favor of amending
them.
Alter the Lake Champlain raft battle
had been explained and no longer any
apprehension ct trouble Jeff, then the pro
vince OF Main fnrOisbed another tale -
We have now the Sheria's decla alton
thar this tale is also false and ano her
must be invented 10 assist 70 disturb the
puolic tranquility, We may haze ano-
ther OF The same sort invented for as in
feS days. Trouble must be made al any
rate, and it would be strange, If MANY
plOuers could do omhi'g.