Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-10-31


ore il might have in it. or ~ in mctern attempts to
rob ont purer from the dross which the mass
might contain but modern nations have been bet
Ter disposed profit from the genius OF each age to
Perfect its own opinions, than to give commands u
am tons forfeiture ages toleave the art otthnking
like Ill other arts, tn those who should pc-sc TO
cultivate At, and to the government TO prot freely
from every Improvement. In 1908 appeared ut Par
Is, from Tabataud, Priest of the Oratory, a work
entitled, 'sCpon the reunion of christian colrmu
Mons, the history Of the negotiations confcrcn-
ces and correspondence which have taken place
Projects and plans which have hccn formed for this
purpose, since the origin of the Protestant churches
20 our own tines The review must be pleasant
because its object is benevolent. but the success
Will be lesson to proceed with great caution,
and to guard against proud expectations. The pow
tn render opinion free andnuocent, would bless
mankind.
Among our domestic papers, we find an interest
ing charge delivered by Judge Toulmiu ut st. Ste
phcns, in which he reprcsesents the intentions ofour
government in West-Florida The charge mott
happily expresses the disposition OF our government
The Governor TO address letters OF a eoneilia-
tory tendency to the Governors OF tue Spanish pro-
ynces, aud expressly and positively enjoned that
any pyrticrlar place, however small, should remain
n possession OLA Spanish force he should not pro
coed to employ force against At his uocuhcht
viii be acceptable to those who wish concise
and clear view OF the measures TO assert our claims
Al this part OF antient Louisiana.
On the northern frontier aifairs more doubt
fui. Not that the Indians are agreed upon hosti-
es, but being situation to feel the Jcaiousies oil
nations opposed in their Interests, and con-
tnuay diminishing the resources OF the FIRST tenants
OF the soil, they disposed to proht rs Tar they
can from the jcalousies they discover From, their
talks we have never been able TO collect their pui
poses, but from their fears only and it is only
while have force sufficient TO controal them,
NE can be safe from them. In the present doubt
FOL state OF our political relations, Il might be expeo-
ted that alarm would be excited by any unir end
ly neighbour, by the savsgcs he could command II
Ii happy still to hear that eumities are liked
which sprasd wide .larnl, and that there are cir
substances addressed to their tears as well as hopes
Should war with England result from their present
policy, Canada must fan. We cannot wonder then
If the savages are notified of the event.
From the speeches Of the Governors of our re-
spoctlve States, when they receive the respective
Legislatures, must expect to have such sent-
mcnts as sgree with tho spirit of their elections snd
we may compare those OF Connecticut and Nermont.
Governor Griswold of Connecticut, informs, that
the School funds of that State are secure above q
million of dollars subject that may be contempla-
ted with great pleasure. The encouragement given
TO manufactures, aud kindly in consent III their e
onnomy, gives the same pleasure from Gov. Galu-
sha, Of Vermont
We learn from Wilmington, Delaware, that the
mandatory that plsae win offer this year
perhne cloths of the best fabric And from l'rovi-
dence we learn that in that place ere IL agencies
for cotton factories for wooden, and for dye hou
sss, and other establishments are proposed. We
have good things in possession and in prospect
Greater enquiries encouragedfor our natural
riches, and among our late reports is the discovery
OF Marble in Atteborough, in this State near Pro
violence. A seminary for educationhas also been no.
tifed at Springfield upon the Connecticut river, and
in charming part of our country. At Baltimore
specimen of Muslin woven by water loom, has
been approved. Many specimens ofiayorable growth
In our fields have been reported with just pride in
different parts of New England. And some proud
examples have been given to the Florish Society in
Montreal of the address by which the valuable fruits
nf. bcr, al IN
srn cline.
:" We have TO regret,' says the Governor Of
Connecticut in his late Speech, "that the re-
strictive laws of the Union still remain in force,
and without essentially affecting foreign nations,
are aggr9vating the evils which their injustice
has produced" Thus men in high Office dare
10 arraign the General Government. The mea-
cures could not be more reproba;ed by foreign
power in stronger language than this, and yet
all the endorsements which bring England TO
the brink of ruin, and which all Europe COM
bincs to create, are nothing essential with this
nan. ib
That our commerce is oppressed by Great
Britain, may be easily learnt from the dangers
OF the ocean, and every tale told to us upon the
return of our ships The British have the COM
mand OF the ocean, and they will not suGcr us
20 pass to such places as we choose, and where
they have no actual blockades. What can be
more plain than this factl Their sovereignty
on the high seas is the cause ofour present grea.
test endorsements If they were friendly to
our commerce, II would be very simple thing
TO discover it. At present their power and their
policy are against US. Id.
How different the language Of Gov Galusha
of Vermont, from that of the Governor Of Con-
neeticut. lie says, "The political divisions in
uhe United States are productive of tho most
unhappy consequences They not only tend TO
defeat every honorable attempt to terminate our
differences with foreigH powers, by amicabe
treaties, but also TO cmbolden tho aggressors"
And he adds iudiciously, "It is not nv pur.
pose, only to excite YOU To a candid and dispas-
sionate cxamination.S Such is the spirit be-
longing to true patriotism. ID.
Vegetation las been uncommonlv active this
season. On the Delaware Pumpkinwas raised
which weighed 176 pounds, and in Connecti-
cut, II from one seed weighed at New Haven
$50 pounds, and the vines extended 2S3 feet
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