The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1809-09-13

RESISTANCE OR SUBMISSION.

i MS Is question that Is now pretty wcA
understood The practical Illustration which
was given it by the tenth congress, opened the
eyes of the people to Its true import--they
could not easily reconcile the vote OF deter
Danofion aof 10 sl6rsif, with the passage of o
law two or three short weeks after, which au.
thorised unconditional saGn'isSici--nor, we
apprehend,arc they now prepared to reconcile
the recall OF Mr.. Erskinc, for having enga--
gcd 70 secure us against further aggression,
without making atonement for former rot-
bcries--with the appointment of such q man
as Mr.. Jackson in his place.
a strong desire for peace, which pcrvadcs
the whole population Of the Y. States, may
lead then, to hope for such propositionsto to be
made by Mr. Jackson (the new British envoy
TO our government, as will tend TO preserve
to us that greatest Of blessings But can this
expectation be well grounded, or are we a.
gain disposed to deceive ourselves by the cx
pcctation that change will take place in the
system which the British ministry declare
they have adopted, and having the means they
make no secret Of their determination to car
ry into effect nothing has come before the
publick to lead to the belief that any the
smallest change, in our favour, has or is like
ly to take placc--but events arc daily occur
| ing which. manifest their determination of
persevering in their accustomed outragcs,and
contempt for us as an independent people
| 1t is a fact, that after the 2oth July, our
| vessels destined for Italy, France, Holland,
sc. will be interrupted, sent into British
| ports, and condemned. ~e
Itis a fact, that the cargocs Of said vessels
may be purchased by British merchants and
by them shipped for France, Holland, SC. and
smugg;cd into those countries.
1t is fact, that smuggling is contrary to
1 moral principle and,
1t is fact, that the laws OF England pun
ish with the greatest severity, any person de-
teetcd ia smuggling even a kcg of GIN from
Holland, or pcice Of Lace from Eryncc--.s
that 10 re sist the custom house officers, is fc-
lonv by their laws @4iegT
Thus VIC sec the people encouraged TO do
with one hand, what they are punished for
doing with the other. M e
The famous smuggler, Johnston, was cor-
dcmncd to be executed, but obtained his par
don upon engaging to serve as pilot on
board their fleet, destined for tho coast OF
! Holland.
Now mark the effect Of tllis want Of NOR
al principle in the indivitual--and il is the
same s0iM the nation.--Johnston was no soon
CIR released from the fleet, than he took to his
old trade Of smuggling, was caught and found
guilty--but contrivcd 10 escape.
So long as this smuggling trade is cncour-
aged by the British, you need never expect
! they Will cease 10 harrass your commerce, as
it interfcrcs SO Immediately with theirs.
1t is a well known fact, that the British Or
dcrs in council, intcrdicting our commerce,
are the principle causes Of all our cmbarrass-
| mcnt.
1t isa fact, that so long as that nation maia-
tans the immoral principle, that they have
tho 'ighf to do whatever is within their power
it is in vain to expect an honourable treaty
with them.
The language of Mr.. Canning is clear
| Mr.. Eiskine is recalled, because he engaged
that the British should dcs;st from moIcsting
our commerce, as authorised by their orders
in council, and which he engaged should be
rcscindcd. Mr.. Canning declares Mey sheH
NOT be rescinded, but rigidly enforced ard
sends Mr.. Jackson here, according to the
vain expectations Of some, TO reconcile and
arrange the differences existing Between us
and them.
But "iook at n .jai-ly' =,
This Is not his objcct.--Mr. Erskine is re-
called for having done the very thing J,at,
Mr.. Jackson is said 10 be sent to do--is fnot
that the fact
Eir. Jacksons only object then IS, 70 en-
dcavour to reconcile you to u su6nrssS,n "a
the DEGREES or orders in council of Ids ma
jesty, and 10 new dniics laid on your produce,
by his parliament, which were bcforcicrcatee
than those paid by any other power. II Is clear
as the sunat noon-dsy that such was iis object
when he sailed from Great Britain--thc recall
of MIR. Erzkinc, for placing our differences
on train of adjustment, and the declarations
Of Mr.. Gaming in the British housi Of COM
mons, cyince it in the cIcarest mahfcr.
What change may. have been brought about
by the late events ia Germany, or II the late
expedition that sailed from Enghad, il is
difficult to say. There will be time for DIR.