The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-10-07
mo. 46.

consented to afford previous satisfaction
nor would he condescend to inform us what
terms were contemplated by his governmene
! as Il Just and necessary rcparation. The
correspondence upon this occasion has been
communicated to the public. Ie evinces the
almost spirit of justice and fraiikness OH the.
I part OF our government, but an unconciliat-
ing disposition and total want OF cantior in
the opposite party.
Representations have been made that ou,,
! administration rs adverse to the interests or
commerce. Every suggestion to that effec.
1 IS foreign to the truth Instead of being hos
| TIE to trade, its best endeavors are cxercis-
ed to maintain our commercial rights SUCH
! mas been its regard Cor Commerce. and sucl,
ITS voluntary dependence upon it, that it has
reinquished every species of direct tax, and
placed ITS reliance upon the resources tlariv-
cd from trade. Yoar own Intelligence mus.
hetefninc who are the best friends of COM
iaercc, those who are ably and firmly MAIN
tanning oar commercial rights, or those who
FOR the sake OF temporary aud precautions
trafiic at the risk OF war, are willing TO Sur
reader them to torcignp power? G lady wouId
our government remove the embargo Rea-.
= aSUustomeG uraue and
intercourse with nations the moment it can
be done, without the sacrifices of principle
and privileges which virtuous people, and
an enlightened administration can never a.
bandon.
Felow-Citizens, it is hoped that we need
not apologize for having trespassed thus lone
upon your attention. We are the iuhabi-
tants OF common country, we possess a mu--
tuai interest and are bound by reciprocal OBJ
legations. Our nation has been injured, our
administration has faithfully performed its
duties. Let US examine the measures that
have been pursued with candor and impair
tIallty, and letus afford to virtuous govern
ment that support which is worthy of ee-
nervous, free, and enlightened people ~
and now toyou, az republicans, as friends,
OF the constitution, and advocates of the u
mon OF our country, permit us to make a can
did appeal. We sincerely believe, that up.
on the preservation of the general repubii-
can party under providence, the liberties and
happiness OF these United States depend. Let
us cherish virtuous and salutary principles.
Let us promote spirit of union Let MS
dlscountenancc contentious and jealousies
between state and state-and consider our,
selves citizens of one nation, one free ana
happy country. In the choice of our gene
raj officers, let our councils be unmingled by
personal preferences and local partialities
Let us remember forever, this solemn truth
that our uniOn is the Palladium of our ciyik
liberty, Let us resist and PROSTATE faction.
by whatsoever persons, under whatsoever.
form, or with Whatsoever pretcxt its hoax
may be erected. Let us never violate that.
SACRED rule which freedom cannot survive
that the will of majority ought to be pur-S
sued, and finally, let us remember that the-
existence Of our Republic dehends uhon iiss
virtNeS. Aad let us therefore fellow citi-s
zens, support the government of our Choice
Let us also, support such candidates for Of
fees i'll the general government, as are re-
guariy selected and recommended by re-
lhubiicQn majority Of the Rnion. Steadfast--
| ly pursuing the path of patriotism convinced!
that we are promoting the happiness of our
country, however we may lament the errors.
of opposition, we shall feel happy and tran
quill in the exercise of recttude, and cheer
fully entrust the final success Of virtue to hea-
ven and to you.
| On Monday 10Th instant, the Freemen OF
Connecticut met in their respective towns
for the purpose of choosing their representa-
| tives in the national and state Legislature.
and of making out nomination from which
| IN April next are to be chosen the assistants.
and councillors for the next year The pre-
sent delegates in Congress, viz. Champion.
Dana. Davenport, Mosely, Ptkin, Sturges.
and Ialmadge, are all chosen without OBJ
position. The federal ticket fer nomination
of assistants, has wholly prevailed, with an.
increased majority. In the House of Repre-
sentatives, consisting Of 800 members, there.
will be 149 tederalists.. Conn. Courant.
| NEw-Y5RE, September 80.
| 4 letter received in this CITY from Bara-.
Goa. via Havana, dated I'd September,
says. g a vessel arrived here this morning.
from St. Jago, brings advicesthat the inhabi--
tants Of St. Thomas are evacuatine the Is.
land, on account of the great scarcity ofpro !;
Visions
! Our attentive correspondent at Havanns
has favored us with list of SEvENTY-F1vss
American vessels at the port of HAVANA OF
the 18th inst. Twenty three of which be-.
long to this port
| BALTIMoRE, October l.
Yesterday Barbecue was given en- the.
hill on the east side of Joness Falls nppc.
site general Strikers mill, at which the CT
ti2ens OF the city and counfy, of every poll
teal character, were invited TO attend -.
Nearly 1000 attended
Mr.. Pollock opened the business of the day..
upon stage previously erected, and after
! Oi,Sprvoticuc IL T. r