Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1810-09-07

ljsct of profit or ambition, still less for
the yexation of any less formidable
power; but as aRording the only safe.
guard which remains TO the freedom
and independence which is yet to be
found insthe civilized world,f against
that system of rapine and usurpation
that has SO nearly overwhelmed con-
tinentai Europe, and the only bulwark
that can shield this western hemis-
lphere from similar disasters. Inthese
principles, therefore, there is nothing
inconsistent with that good will that
ishould exist between us and the neigh.
boring states, where there are men.
who duly appreciate the value of a
good underst anding between the two
countries.4-Therc are those, who, a.
bic, and well informed, would be an
ornament to any society, and are capa-
bic of unrayelling the intrigues and
Exposing the articles of their aud our
enem mics: and who, knowing that cue
world affords sufficient scope for the
spirit of enterprise, which in all coun-
tries so emineDtly distinguishes the
present age, are convinced that the in
terests Of Great Britain and America
not only do not-clash, but are likely
most to prosper where they are most
united.4 1t is to such men we must
look for the arrival Of that period SO
much desired by the true friends of
both countries, when discardiag all
Ijealousies and banishing every unpro-
pitious recollection, we shall remem-
Der only that our friendsin the United
States are blood of our blood and bone
of our bone. As for me shall carry
home with me no other regret than
that of not having been the instrument
of reconciling differences which have
been too actively fomente6, and suf-
fered to exist too long.ll 1 propose a
toast
{" Prosperity to the United States
of America"
Upon which, an American gentle.
mani present, desired permission to
give a toast: which being granted, he
spoke to the following purpose:
6 That inspired by the liberal senti.
ments expressed towards his country
by the enlightened ambassador from
Great Britain, he felt it Incumbent on
him to follow Mr.. Jackson with ano.
! Their sentiment, which he had no doubt
would be drank with entire satisfacti-
on by all tho table,:
/" Old England-who, with Romai,
lpride and Roman power, hath, during
a war of eighteen years, resisted & re-
lpel!ed the enormous aud overgrown.
power of democracy, and who with
extended arms had successfully lash
ed and hufetted the waves of desPot-
ism which have overwhelmed aud
mereilessly destroyed all continental
Europe"
Illustrated by the IS fortiter in re-" at Co.
penhagen, and the suasiter in modo,' at
Washing son
Those 'sklind leaders of the Blind" who
! could discover no iasulr in MIR Jackson's cores
pondcnce with our executive.
Impressments, orders of council licences,
, smuggling, forgerics. and every species of fraud
embraced in the comprehensive, new coined
| PHRASE" mercantile morality"
| & This was the argument used while we were
contsnding for our independence. We have not
yet seen reason to complain of orr separation
fcm the parent country. ~ England is really
solicitous for a re union, II ceriainly becomes
her duty TO propose terms. MI Us course was
the reverse of rhis at Washington.
! , \ But for this honest ayowal we might pos.
sbiy suppose that Mr. j. felt some regret for
that iasoent, shut cling regeneration winch mar
ked his diplo~anc correspondence with our go.
vernment, and that he war really willing to be.
GONE the INSTRUMENT of reconciing those differ.
ences which he and kis satellites have been SO
active in preventing,
4 II does not appear, aRd probably never will,
who was this American GcntIeman"--Whe
ther " present. in the body OF in the spirit, we
are not told--But for the honor of our country
men, who generally compose or revise their
toasts while sober, we should wish to pass TO the
credit Of John Bull, this pvofuse hbation Of nm
fatho nabie nonsense poured out 20 .sOld Eng
land. !" and uuquestionabiy drank with entire
satisfaction" by all mellow pased gentlemen at,
aud under The table.
NEw YORK, Aug. %.
N9ycTaVE noDT,C <rrrC,