The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1809-12-20

The resolution having hceHread,. llr, CilSs made
NE follosing, among oshcr approfriG11 PARKS -
This course 8 coaduct is csseae(o = 10 the
Rxscutive. The President ought to 19v~s whether,
With the indispensable co-operation OF Congress, he
suEht 10 proceed with digpi6ed moderation and IN
tcIgcncr, TO xssert and maintain the rights, the hon.
'ogrr and tie interests of the American people; or
vhcher, for the want Of that cooperation, he shall
~ish shame and confusion Of face be compelled To
Istrsce he 6rps and leave to Congress to abandon
fhss@ hsh attributes Of the nation. and with their
Segsadafions 70 recerd their ceuntys ruin and dis
grsfe. No. sir, it is possible that American
ConEDesD docs exist, or ever exist, that would
nor Npufn from themselves every vestisc of an idea
that they could be brought under any circumstances
70 perform 30 degrading and eishonourable a TASK.
Sir In contest between your own and foreign
nation,it cu never be wrong join the standard OF
your country Then, sir, hese is ralying point II
is a plain and Obvious one. No understanding can
mistake IT, No heart can disaprovc H. IL Is our
own government. Let that be the rallying point
There neser can be more proptious moment than
se present forcasting into oblivion all former irrta
tions and dssentions There can never be palmer
case presented to the human understanding. There
never were more argent considerations in favour OF
the course recommended. Whether we respect
their repulsve effects upon British hostility, or their
Aarmonzins effects among ourselves. they appear to
me Ia be equally strong and persuasive May not
then. sir, indulge the pleasing hope, that the resou
ion before you will be received the signal Of uran
A No6iSSss susiy h~h~o ah ehos
Ger through the whole Of this great and extended
country Sir, does it not manifect strange per-
severance in the human character for us to observe
that when It is perfectly at our option, we should
choose to distress ourselves by irrtations and re-
sentiments, rather than delight ourselves with har
mony and mutual good Offices Especially, sir, when
the latter choice would command the respect, il not
excite the alarm of enemy. For, sir, do you be-
jcyc that if Great Britain the strong arm of this
nation stretched out to oppose her unjust spirit Of
hostility guided in all its operations by one undiyid
ed will, ,she would so readily encounter its powerful
influence, il she it paralized in ali its efforts,
from The want of an unity Of will and action No. sir,
wc undervalue our energies and Importance, it we
were to suppose that her conduct would be the same
IN both of these situations that she is at all indif
3erent To the course of conduct TO be pursued by
us. Let all unite, sir in this proposition and dis
appoint her mistaken calculations upon her influence
in this country verify believe, that union is all
that is wanting to appease her hostile spirit towards
us.-~After Mr.. Giles had concluded, the, question
taken on the passage of the resolution to third
reading. There were % members present. besides
the President pro tern of whom 70 voted in favour
Of it. It was ordered to third rcaling on Monday.
The bill to prevent the abuse Of the privileges and
immunites enjoyed by foreign minister's, within the
Cnited States was read, The question being pat on
Its passage 70 third reading Hlhousc said he
could have no objection tc the passage of such bil
If he satisfied Of the necessity Of it. Mr. Giles
said that ne did not feel himself at this time qualified
70 SO into any observations the bill. The motion
FOR pcstronement was agreed to. Adjourned.
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