Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1809-09-29
Wajasngton Hoolen Mandatory.

SCrlpt5on papers 10 TINS INSTITUTION " "
pleased to return them on or before the 10Th
of November, to Mr.. James Dasvson the
agent at Arlington.
The subscriber had battered himself long
ere this to have been enabled from the &C.
nerous support of his fellow citizens to
have commenced the works but as Tar as
he can learn the subscription will as yet not
warrant that measure.
In the town Of Alexandria, the mechan-
les principally, and few others, have sub
scribed upwards of Thousand dollars, an
exertion which, considering their depressed
state of business, does them every honor,
and is entitled to every praise. An oHer
has been made from an individual IN the
western parts OF Pennsylvania, to construct
the greater part OF the machinery Tor an
interest Of two hundred dollars IN the es'
tablishment.
It has been urged by some, that the sub
scriber should erect this institution trom his
own resources, and retain it as private pro-
perry. To this is answered, that i, matters
yof national import, the subscriber " Ill have
no private Interest, and as 1t respects MS
ability to found the institution, and devote
it to the purposes proposed, ne has only TO
: observe that in the southern country large
possessions are by no means attended with
/. correspondent incomes. Could his means
have comprised the object in the last re-
spect TO appeal would have been made to
the public. The subscriber is, however, IN
The lresent instance, no small contributor,
most cheerfuly afiording the scite, water
"1f '' ",g"is of every description.
community will refer to the benevolence Of
The plan proposed for this institution, they
will hnd aD abundant scope for their libe-
'sfraiity, in promoting, not only work Of
: vast natiooal benefit, but calculated to dis
pense from its profits, blessings to the poor,
comfort to the aged and infrm, industry
and The means of knowledge to the orphan,
and ths children of poverty and misfor-
tune.
= IT he lean solicited for the erection of this
national, important, and praiseworthy IS
tablishmtnt, $50 small, It's benefits are so
great, and the security afforded so ample
and certain, that the subscriber yet hopes
thegwork maybe accomplished. The pro-
!; perry and privileges attacked to the institu-
ton will beyested exclusively in the hands
S of three gentlemen, whose stations in lite,
and rank in society, entit.e them to every
confidence and who will ESQ soon as the
loan is redeemeD direct the emoluments of
the works TO those benevolent purposes
which have been heretofore stated.
-e-- The subscriber cannot take leave of
subject, which has been endeared TO his af.
fsclions by six years of faithful service in
its cause, without once more urging to his
fellow. citizens theimportance and necessity
$ of cherishing their domestic interests. If
] ever there was time which called Tor a
virtuous energy in our country's cause--H
sentiment should become united in the pa
!. triotic, the vital question of Independence,
! that time has now arrived! It is no longer
. matter of argument, or policy, it is now
he, point of honor. Oar country has too
.ong been vibrating like a pendulum between
,he.. contending interests OF others. 1t is
4 high time she should seek q. place OF rest.
Too long has. she followed the phantom of
her ideal interest abroad, her best interests
9 will be found at home. s.,,
The subject of domestic manufactures
has unfortunately been made a party cues
tion, and produced those animosities at
s.tendant on most political disquisitions. But
s is there party within our country which
can oppose the policy tending to promote
her industry and preserve her honor? If
ahere is, its disciples ara either wanting in
patriotism or understanding. The man
.-lMho-can deny the policy of supplying our
wants at home rather than seek resources
abroad. a. IA
The man who prefers holding his country
dependent OK others, rather than see her !
-. independent herself, who would prefer
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