Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-02-14
STATE OF NETWORK.
IN sENATE-Jan. S1st. !

AA' sNh L h--Sdus SISl, lQOSs
Whereas the unjust and multiplied ag-
gresslons OK the belligerent nations upon
our national rights their obstinate refusal
to render justice and TO listen to the most
fair, friendly, impartial and pacific over
lures, and their uurelent;ng perseverance
in system of violence, rapicity and Insult.
have reducedi:, the peculiar and incumbent
duty OF good citizens, attached to the rights
and honor OF their country, to bury in obi.
Won all internal differences, and to rally
round the standard of the government in
opposition to the unjust pretensions and a.
trociou' outrages of foreign powers. And
whereas, in defiance of every dictate of
patriotism and every consideration of duty.
the most unremitted and reprehensib,e at
tempts are making, with uncommon indus
try and malignity, and by every art of mis-
representation, to enfeeble and DESTROY the
exertions of the general government in vim
dicating our national rights and honor, by
endeavoring to ALLEVIATE the affections ofthe
people, by opposing the authority of the
laws, and by menacing a disme mberment
OF the union and the legislature, dcem,ne
1t an indispensable obligation, at this cri !.
teal and eyentful period, to dlscountenauce
these daring and factious proceedings, and
70 bear testimony against the insclent en-
croachments OF foreign nations, and being
fully satisfied th 1t the conduct of the natl.
onal government has been calculated to se-
cure the resources, to presesv- the peace.
to maintain the honor, and to promote the
interest of this country.
fherefore-(f the honorable the assem-
bly, coacur. herein)
keso'ved, That we repose full conf Ience
IN the wisdom, patriotism and integrity of
the national administration and hat we
will, az every hazard, and to the full ex.
cent of our faculties, support them rsainst
the unjust attempts OF foreign powers and
II state OF peace shall be no longer a s,ate
of honor, and coninuance of aryressions
snail render an appeal to he sword ineyita-
bic, We pledge our lives an our fortunes N
defence OF the just rights of QUE injured
country.
Resolved, That VIC consider TIE union of
the states as the palladium of our national
safety, the guarantee OF our national mr. c
perity, aud the pledge of our national s.1-
ry and that every attenp; 80 violate or
sever the ties which bind the conecderated
states together, ought to receive the most
pointed reprobation, and the most desided
abhorreoce. And we earnestly exl,ort tho
good Citizens of this state to be vigiIant r.
active IN discounteD neing and supnressjnp
all combinations and attempts TO eyade and
V'oia'e me laws, to detract from the au.
thority OF the government, and to impair
me staplIty OF the union aud We solemnly
eonJure them, by the sacred princiocs of
liberty and patriotism, to prepare them
selves for the crisis which is probably an.
preaching, and to be ready TO Cooperate
with each other, and with the constituted
authorities, In resisting and rep aling she
audaciouS aggressions OF foreign nations.
Resolved, That his Excellency the Co.
werner be requested to transmit a COPY of
snese resolutions to the President Of the u.
States as the sense Of this state. and H.,
our senator's and Representatives in Con
gress be and hereby are requested to use
every exertion ts put the United States
in the best condition Of defence, so that
we may be fully prepared to meet the
dangers which menace the peace Of ou,
country.
BY Order
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