The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-04-11

!, Proclamation of tie Proficient is subssantiala
ly extended to French armed vessels The
| Non importation law. of 1876 is extended to
the goods of Franee.-This equsliza cation
seems to be improper. Why destroy dis
tinctions, which are. founded in a difference
OF the conduct ofthe belligerentss hasFrance
attacked our colonial trade--or an American
armed ship! The non Intercourse as it res
poets goods and private ships, may be pro-
per--but as to armed ships, the different
conduct OF two nations towards US seems to
Justify different reception from us.
| Unless the next session of Congress then,
Continues this law by a continuing act, it
Ierfires-and with it, these several features
| OF the restrictive system.--rhe restrictive
system is then substantially at an end in al
| ITS parts-and the question is then fairly at
issue before Congress Since this system
| rs thus repealed-snce we intend no longer
to resort to it-shall We adopt more euer.
sctc measures or an unqualified submission
to European aggression "-Upon the deter
mination of this question, ha ngs for years the
honor, the independence and the CONNER
cial rights of our country. If Congress sub
mits, these inestimable blessings are gone.
II they resist in more efficient manner
should resistance then be necessary-they
may yet save ''by the locks" the suffering
We have published every extract we could
ind about the late Intelligence from England.
These extracts are from the two Norfolk
papers and the Washington Federalst The
stories of the latter are disgraceful even to
the Shirt Of crednity itself. 80
II the British government were really anxious
to aid the cause of the Spanish Patriots, why
moi nd heir in
the French at tho very threshold Why did
they not form effective junction !? Their pol
icy has been completely paradoxical. Should
they have found that the Spapiards did not zraa.
their aid, they were willing 10 give it. Ii they
wanted it, they would not give it An ally tiidt
stands thus to calculate chances and risks is ne.
yer efficient, Such is not the characteristic of
uHe friend. -; e,
A GARD FOR JOHN CLARKE.
In note lately r'.b'ished in the Enqoirer,
understand that shall not be allowed the full
privilege of replying to John Clacke's fctons,
rodomontades and gaseanades until his defence
as he calls it, is ende>is.
Among other important accusations against
my fame, he SAYS was candidate for the Of
fee of superintendent, and that applied To him
To obtain the appointment. Even admitting the
truth, know of no harm in entertaining or adj
yancmg such wish, the do not recSiieet ever
to have expressed such desire.
1t Clarke was SO much Disguised at the first
application, why expose himself to second
All that can now say tits false. IfIhad desired
theofhce,l should have applied to some members
OF the executive with whom was much better
acquainted than with John Clarke.
That was not the foe of John Clarke, or of
the institution, two years ago. Will be fully as
certained by the following extract, written by me
! under those Impressions of regard as well as
confidence which had been excited by his oSvn
false statements and decioteous REPORTS" ARGUS
No 1886. March -.
a" OF all the public institutions, which exist in
Virginia, there is but whereon the eye of the
patriot and philosopher can dwell with pleasure ;
where II can look with satisfaction, turn away,
and look again with renovated delight. The
plar has been conceived with greatness, and has
been executed with talents, taste and u general
regard to public usefulness"
1.-The reflections which unvoiuntarilv arise
as relates to this establishment are so different
from those which have occurred upon other sub
Jects, that will not here disturb the pleasurabe
sensations which this subject cannot fail TO ex.
cite ; and 10 me it is ca,ae Of deep regret,
that cannot in justice to my own conscience
present results, or even cultivate hopes, as re-
late to others, which are equally acceptable and
delightful
"a FREEHOLDERo
Such were the liberal and generous sentiments
by which ! was actuated in March, 1907, only
|
deiuded, and in the spirit of honest confidence,
devoted my pen to deceive others al3o.
Can any one believe that at the time when this
extract was published, l entertained one single
emotion of hostility against the ofTicers, or any
other individuals, who at that time and Icing be-
fore, az now know had contributed to deceive
and defraud the public More of this hereaf-
teri!
| Sometime afterwards, John Clarke knowing
that was the writer, appeared to be thankful,
| and invited me to examine the works, and ex-
pressed his surprise that never came TO see
what they were doing, and how things were con-
Quoted answered him with Poiiteness but me-
yer went.
HENRY BANKS
AS far as Mr.. b. is touched by these pieces,
he shall ENJOY the privilege of reply.-As far as
relates to the Report any Of the Committee or
Legislative shall have Ii. Enquirer.
1he Following is from tic Nerv York Public
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