The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-01-12
THE ENQUIRER.
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both houses Of Congress. furnishes some clue
to the Course OF measures, which is bereaf-
ter to be pursucd.-hn overwhelming major
NY OF both houses have agreed
lst. mat t:c embargo. instead Of bein /.
immediately rrsciHced, shoaid be enfcrc-
cd by new and extensive provisions;
:. mat restrictions shall not only ne laid
upon the coninieTce of oar enemies, by
an embargo upon car exports to them,
but a non-ihte'conrs law prohibit ing
their impo:tatiois to ourselves.
>. II Iii the mean tire, Errhnration
should be- made tor more efficient rnea-
sares--for Tuar;tscif, in case this last aD-
pea to The interests of Europe should
prove uuavaiiinr.
hose ;1:>aztsrss ,i.st,5iG;iy point tut tic
course, which Congtvss ~ill pursue.
An overwhelming maioyi,y CT ~the repre-
|sentativeso OF the people have pronounced TO
tie universe, that they will not submit to the
insults ana ehc:eachnients of Europe. With
th:s accommodation, the honour and indepca-
deuce ci our country, our most sacred rights,
every thing that is dear to Il nati,n, are com.
pic:esy in unison. The spirit oil the people
marches along with that of their represent
auvcs. Har rather than submission, is the
cry oscve;y patriot in America.
Peace Is however the policy and duty Of
TINS rising country, SO long at its preservati-
on is consistent with its rights and honor
The last e!fart is therefore to be made ohyc-
Sclve the heGce 4fIhe nation.
Ihe cm6ars-o therefore will be retained
during the present session OF Congress and
Tor a short time atcer-all James E.liot's sage
and pompous predictions to the Contrary not
wiihstanding.
n non Intercourse law besides will be ex.
tended to the ~iDihortGtion of the goods OF our
ASSISTANTS.
IhcSe restrictions may so far operate up
on the interests of Great Britain or France,
as 10 induce them to 1eEeat their infamous
entertainments upon our rights.-Ihis is a
precarious though it may be one decided adj
vantage OF our susfenSion Of more efficient
measures. The events and revolutions in
Span, Ill the mem time, may assist us in
the attainment eff our just rights. IF the Spa
niards are defeated, it may dispose G.. Bril-
tain to bend a more favorable ear to he claims
OF justice. Ii the French are toiied in the
struggle, the Berlin and Milan DEGREES may
be robbed OF their stings. This may be ano-
Their advantage of hrocrqstinatjon.-
But a certain benefit flowing from this sus-
pension Is, that we shall gain lime for ma
king preparations for action. We shall be
more competent to fortity our forts, equip
public vessels, collect sealnen, raise troops,
Obtain arms and discipline aar mea. Cen
$3.50 caShe iOt " lOSC d Sl5plS minute, now
that their ulterior course of measures is
chalked out, in maturing and perfecting these
arranSements:;tA few discontinued and ui,-
worthy members among them, may attempt
TO thwart these views: federalism may as
sau't them with murmurs from within, and
treason may raise clamors from Without
Inc disgtaccd prints OF an inturiated faction,
may labor to excite opposition and discon-
tent by representing these military prepa-
rations as the Instruments for enforcing the
embargo, or even overwhelming the liberties
OF the people bullet our enlightened repre-
sentatiVesd disregard this empty garruIity of
passion. Let the march of preparation be
as steady as time. Let Congress exhibit
an example OF spirit and resolution to the
people OF this Country and let them shew
20 inc lnSoient nauonS OF Europe, that un-
less their aggressions arc discontinued, the
American people will go all lengths in
the vindication of their rights. If there be
any error that is likely to beset the proceed
ihSs OF the present congress-, it will be in
their not per ,ecting these essential prepa-
fatlohs with sufficient steadiness and enthu-
slasm. 1t IS time to convince the British ca
binet, that the people OF the United States
are earnest and determined in their gesiens.
ii this idea were Sufficiently impressed UPON
the BRAIN OF Mr. Canning, there is some lit
tie reason to believe, that his sarcastic inso-
ience would vanish beneath the inspirations
OF prudence.
Let these preparations then be pressed
Congress will probably determine by law to
meet again i'll May on June. # by that time
no important changes are made in the policy
OF foreign nations towards rs, Congress will
then resort TO more efficient measures
Ihe embargo Will be rescinded, and our YES
se.S VIII he authorized TO go out with letters
n 4 Jn.syg1 n5yLI I,4---
VIII certainly be concurrent with each other.
ihc independence Of this countr,, and the
undivided sentiment OF the republican par.
y, are IN strict HniSon IN this responsibilities
VIII be the progress OF events MAY we not
argue alphabetically upon the course of fatu-
rityf
Letters OF marque and reprisal are is
sued against those nations, that disturb our
rights. This surely would be a new and aux
ward situation in which we should be p!a.
ced; to Dc at war at the same time VIII
TWO powtro who are at war with each other.
1t would De a rotation, besides, which would
be extremely luc0ivcnient TO US in one res
poet. During our regolutlonary war, an IL
merlcaD marque could carry her BRUSH
prize into the ports of Hu,land or France.
Where she might seek Il trial and coademna-
ton in a court Of admiralty. During the
approachi' g Contest, our vessels might be
excluded rom tic benefit OF the French ports
and admiralty courts. Jn,ir prizes there
fore must necessarily be broug..t into our
own DO1ts 1t nu Tn,uoo,.. J;..S.co II