Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-08-16

Their the federalists of this country, when
they find that they have no footing in rea-
son OF in fact, fly TO their dernier resort OF
crying out French tear and French infu,
tncc. Unanmity and harmony Of public
mind, in regard to national measures, is
constantly disturbed with the alarum bell
Of executive timidity and French attach
ment. "Is this fancy or is it fsct?" Have
we not lately seen most atrccius attempt
70 wound the character of Mr.. Mad son by
not only insinuating, but openly avowpg
as to be unmindiul of the dearest interests
of his country, and do we not remember
that the same calumny has been levelled al
the most pure and conspicuous character
of the revolution, that even "Frank!in
would have betrayed his country to France
ifhe had not been preventedby Mr.. Adams!
This base assertion was communicated b
all the federal papers, and is now revive
for the wicked purpose of spreading d..
trust among the people, and creating hatred.
against the admins ration. 1t is rot 10
much French influence that they fear, as the
want OF British alliance which they wish
1t is true that at one time, the FEELINGS o.
gratitude urged the republicans 10 speak
in heightened praise Of the French nation
they had assisted us with all their might.
TO unfetter the new world from the fangs of
the British Lion; for this they were hated
by one party, and beloved by another. A
Kindred spirit appeared at thaetime to ami
mate France, and, cf course, cur sympathies
were warmly excited in Us favor; but what
federalistis sobigoted in hatred so lost in Bri.
fish infatuaton, ard so regardless Of truth.
as to assert this charge at this time. apa;nst
the administration and it's friends. 1t is
acknowledged that Bonaparte is an usurner
and tyraht, but it win not be admitted
by the federalists that Great Britain is Of
the same east, although her course is equal
ly stained by the 'tcryipg blood of assassi.
nation," and her usurpation equally despot-
ic,
The despotism of one is confined to the
least extensive quarter Of the globe. whilst
the other domineers over almost the world
itself. II is immaterial 1.-the philosopher,
the politician or the friend of mankind, whe-
ther the tyrant flourishes his sceptre upon
land or sea-they both must sink together
in the balance of faith, justice and human
~. If there ever was any tbinglite French
influence, or too much affection, it fowt
from the majestic source of gratitude but
when we look for the cause Of British attach.
nent, we can find It no where unless il is a
love for their monarchy, & the vile principle
Of kissing the rod that inflicts chastisement
es, in proportion to the rgor of its disci.
pline. There is not one act that can be
quoted from the history of that country In
regard to this, which can extenuate her per.
hdy or our execration Why then. we would
ask, should there be any thing like British
affection or anglo.federalism, unless it is a
dissimuIated preference Of free government
and what has long been suspected, real
regard for energy and Hles. It's impossi
Bile, fellow citizens, that you can be delud
ed by the crocodile voice offederaIsm, and
It is impossible thai your confidence in the
administration can be diminished by such
stale tricks and abominable articles. The
party, however, who are styled the minori-
ty, sh uld attract your most solicitous atten-
ton and minute examination. An enemy
in disguise, is more apt to succeed in his ef-
forts than an open foe, and that they are
enemies in masque, can nolonger be doubt
ed. Their uDrcmitted exert'o to bring the
administration into d srepute, is fact that
speaks trumpet-tongued against the deep
malignity Of their measures. Their union
with the federal junto in Accusing the en-.
barge, over-charging the picture Of distress
and cooperating in every scheme injurious
20 the present government, is opposeles,
gcettrnontr of fbe;r Ia