The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1809-10-04

crease tor American debtors to Englishmen,
and of consequences an augmentation of Brit
ish influence in the United States. -
At the period, however, to which I advert,
British influence wa but just in the dawn In
future propose to state some further causes
which operate to extend it, M
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rcR THE RHoDE-IsLaxD REprBLIcAN.
Federal Dehravity--a Stigma on eur National
Character.
1t is common remark Of foreigners That
1.-THE citizens of this United States are destitute
OF tional pride. This we are willing to all
low, if confined to part only. For it IS an in-
controyertable fact, that there exists in this
country party, who abhor the wise institu-
tions of our Governments, and dcspise the
= principles of our Constitution. Their affec-
tons are alienated from their native country.
They have become the worshippers of the
most stupenduous fabrick of human inven-
tion." In the minds of some, this mania,
Las remained since the period Of our revolu-
ton in someit has been implanted by educa.
,ion and in others sstaInpedby the gold of Eng
ceives an impression SO. foreign to its own in
terest.--How fiakle.'the mind, which volun-
,tarily suffers itself to be lost in the may
windings of political darkness--And how in
famous the man who would willingly barter
his cogntry's rights for star and garter
Yet there exists among us a class Of men,
whose contracted minds are formed in a
mould suited to such purposes, men whose
Cpv ,, Jog 10 ;t;ot, ~, Cur
zion, Government and Laws men who laugh
at the insulting department of other nations
towards us,and strive to battle every measure
to obtain redress; men who hear not the howl.
ings Of the spirit Of the murdered Pierce, or
the voice of the blood Of orr brethren,
(who fell in the Cncsapeake,) crying for ven-
geance from the blood stained shores Of yon
raging ocean. The widows moan is by them
disregarded. The orphans tears fall unper-
cieved on the graves Of their tathcrs.--Oh
corruption, how hast thou entwined thy ma
liSnant branches around the hearts of Our
citizens ?---how hast thou found an ASYLUM
In the bosoms. Of Americans The ques-
ton needs no answcr.---Every son Of Colum-
bia knows the cause, and every friend to lib
crty shuaders at the effect !-Well may for
eigacrs imbibe an idea that we arc devoid Of
national pride while We foster in the bosom Of
our country a nest of traitors--a clan,of i'm
veterate enemies-A host of tories who are
waiting only for the watchword from Britain,
10 stalk forth IN all their strength and again
laywastc this happy country. Why do these
enemies to rcpubicanisn romain in conn
try where they are Obliged to bask in its RAJ
client light. Why do they not transport
themselves to the dominons of his most
gracious majesty" and enjoy, in the shades
CT oppression, that liberty SO much boasted
Of! There they might enjoy innurnerable
priyileges.--Therc, to support navy in rap
Inc and plumber, they might bend in silence
beneath load OF oppressive taxes--There
they might worship according to the dictates
of tyrant's conscience, while here they are
Obliged to follow the dictates Of their OWL
There they nay bow at the foot Of the
throne, AMI humbly crave redress of grievan-
ces, while in this country the voice of the
people is to govern. There they can have
rulers appointed over them, here they are o.
bligei to choose their own. A long list Of
privileges might be added, bat these are suf-
Ecicnt to shew the superiority Of the subjects
OF amonarch, to the Independent frcemcn
ct the Cni;ed States. Friends of Britain,
may you enjoy she blessings Of the Gov
ernment Of that country, and on the shores OF
Albion pronuncc your anthems Of praise to
the tyrant yol adore. But .pollute not the
shores of America, By your intrigues, attempt
not 70 corrupt the hearts of people devot-
cd "a the Goddess OF Independence. For
should s,erk az iia rekindIe on that altar
which Witnessed the sacrifices Of the hirclings
of Britaiaip .-5,you must expect that the yen-
g-aace of al isagnsnt people would Justly fall
q, ypur heads IN every friend to the liberty
witch you despisc you would find mortal en-
emp. >. Eyon or sraye tars, confined in the
floating prisoas of Englasd, and at whose calan,-
i,ies you mock, would burst their chains and
sand in r~fas r-ajesty before you. Thous- /
nnds, who nsvc expired bcncath the lash
zvoukl hover Ger your pillows and disturb !