Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-03-15

DVtStNSnN1 nave ever aCktlOWledpSU lNAl
the lukewarmncss of the members Of thu.
old established church, and the gros, inn
morality of TOO many of their clergy, seem
et, to deserve that destruction wh,ch has
come upon them like a whrlwind. Happy
for our country however il is, that when
that liberal rational church, az you called il,
fell, several religious societies which pay a
more decent regard To the christian religi-
on, arose on It's ruins-I mean the presbv-
terians, methodists, and anabaptists for
without religion in a ,'ehubiic, immoraities
will encrease to such degree, as to render
q KING necessary, to lie go terror TO eUii
doers" n king qvith absolute hozver is Boz
MRger's substitute for christianity. Where
such unlimited royal authority exists, altho'
there, that authority pun,shes rice when de-
tec;ed, ant, rewards virtue when employed
in the royal service, and in support Of the
sovereign's views, an established church is
universally called 70 its aid, by which King
In craft, fTiest craft is established and re-
lgion becomes a mere engine of state, and
falls INTO disrepute as mere human CON
triyance. Whereas, where religion is left
70 " SHIFT for Itself" as you term it, its sim
eere votaries, and not hypocrites will Gull
tivate it, and that which is best will finally
flourish, aud be adopted by all.
We leave religion to God and his wor-
shippers--and when mank nd shall discover
the inestimable benefits of pur.. religion un-
adulierated by kings and priests craft,
they will see tnat it is their interest to che
rish il SO as to require no royal hosuerS to
esta6 ish order and q mock morality. As
toyour remark that republics have had their
wars, and that the u S would now he en-
gagged in a war with Britain or France,
had she navy which could protect her a.
ft g. inVo SinuS-I tn.t ri,
ancient republics were under savage
influence, and errors oftheir day from which
modern republics are free. See how long
the United Provinces, Sutherland, TeH;cc
and Genoa, were free from wars, compar-
cd with the monarchies of Europe. Where
:, nation is to be consulted whether IL will
go to war or not; it viii weigh the mpor-
tant question well, and avoid that sconrge
Of nations, if poSsiblc-Dut where one man
and his hatterers who come in for share
ct the various plumbers of a war; where
commissions are sold or at least fees paid
for issuing them, war is his delight--H he
affects TO feel for the honor of the nation,
and as he IS not obliged to expose hims; Tito
the herfsLliIiS IF Svar, and dangers OF bat
ffee, as the citizens in a republic are, YOU
must acknowledge that they will not SO rea-
Oily engage in wars AS he will. Had VIC
navy, ven say we should now he at war. War
indeed might he the consequence of our
having a navy. The small naval force of
Denmark brought her into the war in which
she Is now engaged, and our frigate tine Che
sYfeGke, accustomed the war which Britain
commenced against US Bat affirm il that
war is the trade aud Interest Of kings, and
Is the adherence of republics, as il Zurich
es the former, and strengthens their power,
whilst it inlpoveriShcs the latter, and en-
dangers their existence. Whilst republics
have every reason to avoid wars, to cherish
peace, Industry, economy, and temperance,
II is the interest of kings q say not < L
~ the interest of their snbects) to be at war,
10 see idieness, extravaganza and disspa-
tion, g. erspresding their country, because
the beggarly idiers will inlist or NAV with
propricty be Impressed into their fleets and
armies; and extravaganza and dissipation
not only prevent an attention to the tricks
and stratagems of tyrants, but furnish a ne
ce.sary and abundant stock If sycophantS,
courtiers, placefuhters, and desperate sup
porters of the royal will Do YOU not now
acknowledge that monarchy is rather CAL
eulated to corrupt and Cypress mankind than
10 make them good and happy, and that re-
pubiIcanism does impel men who see it's
superior worth, TO cherish peace, industry,
irugailty and every virtue, public and pri-
'cNS anu iSiiSiOn dS lnS SuTGSk foundation
ct pure morality, and the certain and in
deed only support of a perfectly free gov
trnment!
VIII not, however, demand your imme
diate acknowledgment of this | will give
you time for rehection--and leave YOU asst
were on your parole of honor, and not rs
stubborn vanquished prisoners of var, en-
titled to no indulgence.
FARE WELL.
We are requested to state. chat John PITT
man, Esq declines serving on the commit
tee appointed in Buckingham codnty for
the purpose of promoting the Monroe
Ticket.
We are requested to state, chat William
7. Byrd, Esq declines serving on the COM
mittee appointed in the comfy Of C1louces-
ster for promoting the Monroe Ticket
We are requested to state, that Mr..
William Woods declines serving on the
committee in the county of Albemarle 10
support the Monroe Ticket.
1t meeting of the President and pro-
fessors of William and Mary College on the
goth February, John EDfns, student in
said College, was EzPELLED for disorder
ly conduct; and at a meeting on the goth
of the same month, Andrew Holmes, John
Goodall, John Ragland, William Tavlor.
William Buchanan, Joseph John Hill, viii
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