The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-07-15

/ mits which he cannot well transcend. Ha
/ = iI5Siied ~ pay rcsPrct Co ancient laws
and usaSes. and neither he nor his ministers
can be Indifferent to the opinion of the
slaves which surround him. Far be it from
Inc, to become the apologist of despotsm.--
Wretched must be the condition of people,
who have no better security for liberty or
| life, than those have mentioned bu. how
great arc even they, when compared wit, a.
ny that can be possessed by a conquered
nation OF all species of political degradati-
on which people can endure, the most gal
ing toits pride, the most fatal to its prosper
ity, is that which subjects it to foreign do
minion.
Besides the accidental causes of political
dissention OF which have spoken, these is
one whose source lies deeper, and whose O.
pcration is likely to be more lasting.
A part of our citizens, drawing their ide-
as from Europe and European writers, Con-
slider fleets and armies, extensive commerce,
populous cities and magnificent establish
mehts, az the surest pro1fs of nations pros
perity, as wei as is fairest ornaments
lhey therefore seek for occasions of pro-
noting the glory OF the country, according
to the standard they have formed in their
OWL minds, and of exalting its character in
the eyes of foreign nations. The opposite
party, aiming rather to promote happiness
AZ nome than to procure respect from a
broad. in Judging of every political measure,
regard our form OF government, our dis
lance from Europe, our simple and frugal
habits, and the sentiments and even l.reiudi-
ces OF the people.-rhe prime pies of both
are patriotic /; but enc has the patriotism
OF pride, the other of affection The one is
ambitious to make the nation great-thc
other is srudious tomake the people happy
The one. smitten by the destinations of re
tmement, would precipitate the progress Of
society from small and scattered population
to one, that is crowded and redundant the
other would let society take its course, per
haps reiard 1t, to perPetuate the benefits of
its beloved simplicity.
II might presume to criticse sentiments
embracing so large portion of the patrio-
tIsm IN our country, to one party would
say,
Let us beware how,wc push a good prin-
ciple so far as TO lose sight of its object
economy ceases to be either wisdom or
virtue when. by present saving, it encrea-
g ses future eXpence: nor whilst we aim at
securing the solid advantages of peace,
g must we be regardless OF our charac-
+" ter abroad. Though every man of pure
=" unsopnisticated feelings values his counA
try'S honor, as wei as mas Own, for the sake
6 OF Itself; yet, if estimated b. the arith-
6 metic OF the treasury, it viii be found that
" a character for fairdeaing that never did
g injustice, and Tor spirit that never tamely
bore it, would gain or save US millions"
To the ether party l would say, E" Our ST.
tuatiou is essentially different from that of
every other country on earth, and these Pc
culiarities'demand a peculiar systen, of po-
hey. That splendor which is so necessa-
~ in a monarchy TO excite the requisite
veneration Of the people, would be here a
1 nIf~l-
De not By vain ;iiii, foolish init atit,il oi
European nations, forget OF torego the bles-
sings you already possess-a fruitful coun-
try, moderate taxes, perfect equality OF
| rights, manners partaking of the culriva
ton OF refinement and the innocence Of
simplicity. Be assured that those costly
institutions, and all the various pageantly
OF state which are so much courted in Eu-
rope, however they NAV strike the eye, do
not reach the heart. There must be an
hundred cottages for every stately palace
and the pittsnce of the miserable tenants
OF the one, must be more slender for the
wasteful luxury of the other. Be not de-
ceived. Those seeming efforts of strength
are but the monetary spasms of disease
which leave the patient weaker; and that
" feverish glow, which you mistake for the
rosy tint of health is the, symptom OF
weakness and the haroinger of decay.
Such, fcllow-citizens, appear to me TO be
the Distinguishing features of that spirit of
party, which has divided the citizens of these
states-which calls forth such brilliant dis
plays of talent and ingenuty-which circu-
lates somuch calumny and detraction-whicl
alienatcs neighbors, and draws together BY
the silken cords of sympathy, those who are
tarthest a-part-a spirit which, with all its
Inconvenience, hasbeen deemed the presery.
ing principle of governments.
Let us, however,, now suspend our disputes
about the merits of this or that n,an--the pc
icy of this or that measure, and unite in ma
king stand against those insolent powers
who have invaded our clearest rights, ant
even menace our peace and independence
Let us prepare ourselves for the worst. lie
us emulate the public spirit in an adjoining
county, by INCREASING and improving on
hocks, by the Introduction of Iabour- savin}
machines, and by inviting manufacturin,
ssiIl from abroad. And let it be seriousl,
impressed on cur minds, that the danger am
the glory cf preserving ~ that is dear % y
may at length devolve upon our own valotir.
Freemen of America You have to act
part worthy the past fame of your country
worthy its future destinies. The career o
your infant empire, though short, has beer
iliustrious. 1t has passed over noble trac
of glory-anothcr lies before it, no less brill
ant and fair, but to whose vast extent tn