Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-02-28

ahG tuS y o'Sth Iihos Pio4oN~
der ciicumslances the mos, disadvanta-
geous TO the u. 5. If we are TO have
war, hi wished il to be taken with as much |
advantage as possible. He wished con- !
gress to persevere in its measures TO COM !
vince the nations OF Europe thas this na.
ton possessed 6rmness aud energetic
fals;fy the assertions and calculations of
Europe on our instability. Mr. Clopton
spoke about an hour.
The motion made by Mr. Clopton was
negadved, SO to S5.
Mr. Minor moved to amend the same
section so as TO strike out the exception,
and making the repeal of the embargo
otal.
M Varnum supported this motion. II
The non Intercourse system was to prevail,
he thought it might be made much more
Ineligible TO The revenue officers by re-
pealing the embargo laws, and enacting
the non-intercourse as new system
Throughout. He spoke infavor Of the re.
peal OF he embargo laws, stating the eva
sions which had taken place and that these
| evasions had not been confined TO any par.
ticGlar section OF the union. He observed
nat partial repeal pf,he embargo would
destroy all the coercive effects of The
measure, inasmuch as Produce would be
| let out, and would fad lis way to every
quarter of The world. Mr. V. observed
nat were the amendment agreed to. he
should be ready to go with gentlemen in
any other practicable measure which they
would select for maptaiAiog our rights.
The mo ion of Mr. Minor was negati
we'd, 81 81.
The qut stion having been put that the
committee rise and report The bill
Nj; GARDENER rose in opposition to it.
lie lamented the situation of the country,
which he depicted as gloomy in the ex.
>reme. Ii the measures now contempla.
| ed add appafeuily about TO be adopted,
| we're persisted in, the country must be
otieriy ruined. He conceived that the
measures Of Introduction could not operate
ON France, unless 10 make her rejoice.
I" Ihereis therefore (sald he) in the in.
PRODUCTION of words " and France" into
cur resolutions and statues cruel and
solemn mockery, for my adherence of
which can fad no expression" Words
might disguise the substance; but it was
/ right TO rise superior TO them when it was
asceriained lha1 the effect OF the system
vas to support Bonapar e in that system
Of commercial warefare, By which alone
he could ever hope to destroy England,
who was at this moment the only barrier
betwixt him sud the dominion of The whole
earth" Mr. G.. SAID that The great
Cause OF complaint now agains, England
was the orders in council. He thought il
unfortunate that such was the irritation
10 this House on the subIec; hat they had
jnever received That serious consideration
10 which they were emit ,lcd. He entered
INTO an examination of The orders in couD-
lc'l which he believed, aud went io,o an
argument TO prove that G.. Britain had
the right 10 issue. He contended that
dnGing the existence of the Berlin decree
the Y. D could not with honor have ira.
ded 10 France, and thus that the order.
IN council, only declared that the u s.
should not do that which they Could not
! do, because they could not nonorably do
y. ~ Did not say that the orders were
/ lawful. 90 HAT they wers M infringement
| II our rig - neutral nation as it
/ might offeod tie giaeiudices Of the House.
But may bS yerralgsed to say Conserved
neg that II 'hsy were n.ayful, l bavt. pro.
Ysd that they are noi h4e ful THAI the
hrs2h orders III council only suppiied 20
hat which our sense 81 honor would lead
us 20 10, their SANCTION"
In regard to the subject of tribute, Nj
q. SAID that previous the BRITISH orders
We could not trade hooDrably) 20 France,
iod lhereiore his paying tribute for going
20 place where we could 0st go was
merely ideal. If yon had got to thai
pi'ch (said he> hat after such decree
y7u could trade TO France, /, would be
disgrace, enc you could not be more dis
Srsced by touching at British port TO
,omneocs 1t. I hinS ii perfectly fair in
9. Britain that, { you were determined
TO Disgrace your selves, She should say that
you sho1ld first touch a. hat sIsnd." Mr.
y. again dwell a g ca length OF the pow
er oil The Ca'iic emperor, and insinuated
bsi ths bill would meet his wishes. He
wished to know why 10 ms House there
we're no expressions Of adherence Of that
power which bad destroyed all the nations
Ut the earth. " Although do not believe
IN French influence (said he) yet there
IN this House an animosity TO and ha-