The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1811-05-15

of Tie hi,h priest at the altar, il he had taken
the yestaI iire TO have wrapped It in flames
But, sir, we need not dispute about the
made of this threatened resistance 1t is OF
little consequence whether il be peaceable or
whether Il be violent. The Boston caucus de-
ci,res the law must and 7piH be resisted"
The American Congress declares it shall not
Here then the issue is joined But beware of
going 20 the Jury. Inc costs OF the t:ial
would be ruinous TO your clients.
TO the passing Of an act you may make
what pcaceable resistance you please Me-
mortal may succeed petition and remonstrance
follow memorial If you can persuade the leg
islalurc 20 dcsist appeal, all may be we'll
Iut duing the existence OF law IT'S execu-
ton muat and qUiH be enforced, let the conse-
qucnces be as they may Ii is protected by
i,s own sovereignty. IL Is guarded by the
s,nclity Of justice. IL is surrounded by the
holy patriotism of the people. 1t Is the ark
Of the American Israel lie who touches 1t
must die.
Sir--These resolutions are published to
the world. They will be thoroughly consld-
cred by all classes of our fellow -cllizens' AS
tney were adopted by your immediate consti-
tuents they will be taken as your political
creed and deriving consequence from your a.
doDtoD they Will be considered as the acknow-
lodged policy OF your party. They ALREADY
excite sensations that will not soon be qulct-
ca. Men examine them who compare their
snuAlon under tho present government "lth
thai of other people in othcr countries on the
globe The United States is the only habita-
bic spot which uniies the eGIoymenis OF civil
lizAlion and peace. War ravages Europe.
L ne elements are in commotloh. Bankrupt
"A. nj
~, The conclusions of The elder world have
raycrbcrated on our own Shores / he storm
cannot pass US without injury, although It's
progress has been comparatively harmless.
Fine tranquility and happiness Of the United
States is every where the subject OF envy
Win now much Joy would the peasantry of
Sp. and Portugal exchange their desolated
fields, covered with hostile armies and de-
logged with human blood, for the peaceful
scenery of this happy count!y.--The inhabi-
tints of France must be better situated than
YOU nave usually represented them they
,uus, enjoy NOR. freedom than military
government permits, If their political happi-
ness is even The shadow of shade in compa-
Iison with ours. And will the subjects OF
the BRITISH empire, that famous " fast anch-
ored isle" fixed cternAlly by debt and taxa
ton, Tor moment place their ease, their
comfort, their peace, their security, their
froSpcct # cristcnce nation, in compari-
son with the American Rcpublick The in
gratitude of denying our advantages would be
lusl,y punished by their loss. 10 be discon-
tented because they are not greater Is some
thing worse than folly. Like the dog III the
fable, iii searching Tor more, we may grasp
at a shadow sad lose all we possess.
Did the Assembly at Fancuii-Hall think to
persuade to this VIII the Farmer who now
culivates his land In peace with his children
and family around him, risk the horrours OF
civii commotion, which must cover his fields
with dcsolation and envelope his dwelling IN
fumes Aspiring individuals may be uneasy
with their lot men who think they can guide
the car of state with a better haud ,and would,
like Phaton set the world on fire, may be
discontcntod because they have not the OPP
portuniiy, but the great body OF the Ameri-
Gu people preserve sacred Attachment To
the laws, the constitution and the country.
Confident that they enjoy more political b)es-
sings than any other civilized people, they
" III not destroy the state because every wind
oi Heaven blows not according TO their hnCy.
On such men the country may rely IN her
cxtremest need. The strong symphhies ot
interest may draw some few towards the enc
mics of the country but the Yeomanry,who
own and cultivate the soil, are an antldote TO
the pois'la OF foreign influence and domestick
corruption. OF ihese men we demand--goW
tA.y etcct STATE Officers 10 ohhose hc erecuhon
Of nerioqQt ia7ps An election is near The
popular branch of the Legislature will speak
their sentiments. They will learn your poll
iyy.--Ihey will be forced TO believe that
Boston caucus has denounced the government
and champions ot federalism threatened re-
sis,ance 70 the laws. Let your resolutions
be extensively circulated. Let their inevita-
bic tendency be impressed OF the publick
mind We have no fear of the result. On
Con AVID TIE YEOMANRY, WE TRusr ouR