Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-04-07


10 THE REPUBLICANS OF
RICHMOND.
ms is not time for apathy and
INDIGESTION. 1t is true that | reside in
part OF the town which lessons the
sphere of nv information. But cir.
cumstances have lately transpired 70
induce me to fear that some persons
who have been hitherto active in the
cause OF ePublicanism, will be inert
and that some, indeed, are likely to
wrap themselves up IN ambiguity and
DOUBT. 1t Is at an hour like this tb at
the vlrtuous and genuine politician
steps forward to display his firmness.
while at the same time, the insincere
advocate IS marked by the indifference
ottls movement and the lingering tone
OF timidity. Why sucn an effect should
exist, cannot De conceived without as
crioing 1t to cause that even suspici-
on would be unwilling TO name. The
republicans of Richmond Will never. II
IS hoped be guilty of Inconsistency or
detec.Ion; nothing elss can proven,
their success on Monday.
There is no possible reason why the
energy OF our party should not be ex-
eited upon this occasion. There is
but one republican who is a candidate
aud OF course there ought to be no .
vision OF strength On the other side.
they seem TO feel the same impulse
which uow aninates the federalists of
the east and the minoritv-men of the
south. The federalists of this place
altho' they have some time worn the
faces OF resignation, "the sad Or vi
iiege OF despair" are nevertheless vigil
liant, and whenever the watchword is
gwen, they repair with Infinite alacritv
TO their posts. This, it is said, has been
done, and that a federal candidate will
De presented to your view on Monday.
Let 1t not be forgotten that the strength
OF this party is organised with the
greatest skill and discipline, and that it
may be exerted in moment. lib.
the want OF activity on our part we
should lose our ascendancy, it is much
TO be feared whether it will ever be re-
gained. When speaking of the rea..
diness and alertness of the Federaliste
1T would be well to remind YOU of the
ward elections on Wednesday last,
where even III this comparatively un.
important business, they exhibited an
anxietywhlch may answer very well as
standard to ascertain what will be
their feelings on other occasions
MARX the consequences, if you should
permit them to get the upper hand.
lhey viii laugh at you as being incapa-
Die to oppose them. They will proclaim
the e-ascention of Federalism. The change
IN the metropolis will inspire similar feel.
ings IN tue Country, and Their partiz ans
VIII make similar exertions. IL will give
pau sioility to the opponents of the ADM.
nistration, IN saying that 1t is losing popu-
iarity, and tina. the Republican majority is
becoming perfectly powerless. The same
consequences Will result, if any person
snou'd De elected who is attached to the
minority party 1t IS immaterial whether
our opponent is OF the first or second cha
racter' lhe Federalists it is said will
support minority man, and the minority
nlen FederalIst. OF course then we shall
nave TINS combination to oppose.
IL VIII therefore require the full and en-.
tire energy of our party.
IL mas been reported that two candidates
would appear on the part of the opposite
on.
The day before yesterday it was said
that the minority candidate had Withdrawn,
out 1t seems that he will continue and the
rederalist recede. These circumstances
l submit to your attention and reflection.
out permit me to advise you to be firm and
vigIiant.
ROCKETTS FREEHOLDER.
when the disastrous progress Of
federalism was arrested IN taot ,.,,I