Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-11-11

h>ong these consequences we may reckon the
suppression Of great deal of smuggling, the
curtailment, if not the cxtirpation Of the British
fur trade, and the disseverauce of the West IN
dia Islands from Great Britain. Indeed, many
ofthe ELECTS ola successful naval warfare would
result to us from the conquest of the British
provinces adjacent to us; and where can we
hnd so ready remuneration for the spoliations
oil Great Britain upon our property as in the Sci
ztire OF her American continental colonies
The British are yirely awake TO these cons-
deraions; and when their government find the
United States recurring al last 20 vigorous rnes-
sures, it may hastily rctrace Its stcps and offer
acceptanle terms of accQpmodation. To such
state OF things Mr. Madison has not been in
attentive; He has seen that ayaldden restoration
OF the harmony with Great britain would ope-
rate under orr naval mpost laws, TO the loss of
those individuals who have invested larue mo.
nled capitals in manufacturing establishments
He has, therefore, presented the subject to the
view OF Congress; and urged the securing, in
anT event, the prosperity of institutions engag-
ed in the production of such articles as belong
TO ourdeicnce, and our primary wants" This
suggestion, as wise as ii iSbenevoent. is cou-
pied, with great proprietv, with an sllrision to
the relative lberalty shown by the United
States and Great Britain to the shipping ofeacb
IN the ports Of the other. The determinations
have all been in favor of the British and whilst
the United States, with geneEous policy have
srsTery re-opened their ports ON easy terms to
the English navigation, the British have displav-
y ed anigghdly and selfish policy towards Anne
Tican shipEing. In any friendly arrangement
6eetween the two countries, this varv topic will
TERM the Subject of much discussion. Whilst
&le@ Brit11 continues thus to distinguish and
~ beNhtsp our disadvantage, her own bottoms
she Will tNSdly presume tc take offence at our
countefHilnis her to similar extent The
home duties which she lays on her manufac-
lures exported to this country operate, as a tax
IA no ArnA -. Z Il
" Justfes the Presidents suggestion in favor
OF our own fabrics, and you'd, In truth, autho-
rize total exclusion of British mauufactures
from our markets. u ~
Connected with the subject Of protecting our
own manufactures, are the enlightened views
which the President extends 20 South America
II IS IN that quarter, most probably, that the
principal surplus of our manufactures will one
day ind market. Sound policy dictates an
early attention to laws which NAV conci!iate the
people OF that portion of the American conti-
nent In order that friendly relations NAV take
deep root something like sympathy to the;-
feelings should be decidedly manifested; and
this IS precisely the moment to do IL; for an
enlarged philanthropy on our part cannot fail
to contrast, in manner truly favorable for us
with the mercenary conduct Of the British, who
at this instant are negotiating with the Cortes or
Regency Old Spain, for the suhiugaticn OF the
rebellious colonies to the mother country. Ma
lions, like individuals, are most likely 10 be
grateful when they are assisted or countenanced
IN the early stages of adversely, and the graft
titudc in such cases is most fikclyfo be lasting;
whereas, if we eyince acotd Indifference to pas
sing events, the wealthy countries of the south
IN the days of their prosperity, will recollect
our ungracious behaviour, and despise us as sn
icy race that has no fellowfeelng in the cause
offreedom. Tberei is, moreover, another wei:rh-
tY. consideration with respect to South America
at is, hat it is important to the repnbc of the
~ United States that monarchal government
~ Htsuldthe established on its border: There is
@|rceeI hNu4,l L1@rv
4 vfEnmet<s, which Invariably leads the ROYAL one
toconsEfFe against the liberties OF the free one
In thisItonsiderajSn are nvolved the probabi.i-
rty OF future wars, including much bloodshed and
fhe layishment of great deal of .treasure.--
Whilst the whole world appears to be undergo.
ing revolution incommerce, forms of governs
ment, and divisions of territory, the U. States
would exhibit very shrivelling wisdom, in
deed, not to enter at once into precautionary
measures that may rer!er their union and
strength impervious 20 foreign impressions.
Throughout the whole ofthe Presidents mes
sage there is spirit of manly rebuke that ought
to be cherished and rendered formidable by
acts of Congress Britain is rebuked for her
unlawful condusa and for her perfidy: France
is rebuked for delay in restoripE our property
uniustly aized under the R;15sbouillet decree;
tssssmugsters are rebukeeSSsSr their scandalous
dgpfayity- -and hereinthe officers of vindictive
justice arg rebuked forSs exerting more vigil
"a lance tA&burchsserslM Foreign trading licen-
buke iSgiyen to aiSse w6o:e Iis self
ssh advantage to Nge detriInent. ofthe national
rights, enter int4 the tricking schemes of for
.eign governmsnts to degrade, imroyerish, or
Insult the UHted States.
Under albour privations, and in spite of the
ominous croakings ofparty, it is pleasing to find
that revenue has continued to flow into the
treasury, almost sufficient, until this time, 10
render loans unnecessary. Amidst the conflicts
of battling world, however, it is not to be ex-
sPected that We can continue TO derive s,rsci-
ency of revenue from commerce. and we ought
TO look upt the period when we must fail back
upon own internal resources, cultivate them
with ingenuity, and thus render ourselves, as a
nation, less exctable by foreign events. Per-
hans the revenue of this country is that nerve