The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-05-14

they alarm with the dread".'"'
bellon and War; they rouse npr;n,;sn, orl C
intelligent minds, and wake fro he .,sen Of n. o
ges tie guardian spirit of .he CO., IT. e. n
eralists declare, " they SpiU haxs r. o. o
presentatives."-Why! Because - no.os a
to oppose the execution ojiaws. 10, ;Sns1s;,; o
e5 az, mast and Wi!f be resistes" Id?a.,I, -, h
OBTAIN your belief to tins bold nnaraiiaI !
led declaration. The mnd revolts ~ harn,, y
from the awful assertion, and in the 49,, IS n
truth doubts the existence of fact 81 -
10 the ruin of the country. You bell -
connot be men breathing the pure air "a nnsr.
lean freedom, who would destroy the lal,n;rh d
secure it. You doubt that Federalis, s,,,s q
whom you see your personal friends, y 90 a
teemed advisers, your beloved companio 49,, o
form design so terrible an its principle co Il
destructive in its consequences, so totaily:.
Gus to yourselves, your children, your .conm c
but 1T IS sacredly true. The Boston ResG r
ons, the Speech ofthe Hon. Harrison G. O,is. c
meeting OF 5000 people, the Circular Adore L
signed by official characters, the federal new 8
papers, have again and again repeated to Vi I,
the deieterious advice choose such men 70
od'ioas oD'ee' q the state GoVern'ient riH of
pose fhe execution of Lau,." The declaration IS
not more horrible than true. Il speaks to YOU II,
language which should sound in your morn
ing medItations and your nightly dreams As
you love your country, as you value the exis-
tence OF the republic, your children and YOUR
hire sides are dear ard valuable to your hearts,
pause At the moment Of electit n, and Determine
tor yourselves and posterity, whether YOUR vote
shall aid in the election ofmen to OPPOSE the exc
cutioS of'k1xo
The Law cannot be opposed without the Shedding
al blood II disappointed partizans will oppose
its execution, men who have swern ON the altar
OF patriotism to support the Constitution, will
defend it with their lives, If opposition auc.
ceeds, and tae execution of a law IS obstructed.
the government IS at end. Why should
Congress iegislate, ii their legislation is neffec.
tuat why have we officers of government. II
popular riots are to sepercede the laws WIN
tronois yourselves 40 elect national representa-.
tyes, 1T men, Soiser than the lazD are to be con.
suited about its prnprety, and sheir pleasure
asked before it can 20 into operation VIII,
nave national and state government, if one is 10
De set IN opposition to the other and thus botb
be destroyed. ,.t
You enjoy much happiness. The evils. which
II is told you are abroad in the country are of We
~ uncertain apPearance--many of them are the
.nlsten OF deiirious Imagination, the "phan.
toms OF the mind's creation" But be thev eyer
80 numerous, the CONSTITUTION of the u.
states Is The ark OF your safety This is the
temple vi your srty-Here stand the columns
OF Jour national greatness. There is the altar on
which your patriotism must be kindled. DESTROY
this 'e'''
and where is that Promethesn heat
iGiOuiinC s-->--s
For the sake of your country, your children.
pause before you vote'l Remember that opposi.
uon to the execution Of an acknowledged Law.
Is destruction to The Constitution II YOU, vo,,.
.or man Who viii" resist the e,secution off lar.n
IL may De the ISsf VoTe you will ever give as n
citizen OF the American republic. But YOU be.
heFe the intention of the party is only oeaceabLe
resistance Although circular letters were writ.
ten by their first officers to the executive ,,a
sIstrates OF several states for the purpose of pre-
Paratory organization although in Congress
'hey nave declared il expedient to obtain a sem
aratlon OF the States" fbrcfoIy n they 1,ust :"
yet you now believe the intention of this threa-
tened resistance,is only peaceable opposition.
"ouio 10 heaVen you may be right. But re-
,ne moer-re''stance Is avowed, not against tie
passing OF an ACT, but against the EXECUTIONS of
lay This opposition Is menaced, not against
What hereafter may possibly be done, and which
sucn threat may prevent, but against what ex.
ISIS, which must be carried into operation ,
winch Will be executed until it rs regularly re.
Peaied' let the violence ofopposition be ever SO
Do you wish the Law amended ;----Is i, bv
opposing ats execution that your wishes can be
stsuned Submit to Its execution, but coDstitu-
sonAily ask for its repeal. Do not elect men to
the State Legislature for the avowed purpose OF
9aposing tie executions of national laws. Set not
li'e commonwealth in quarrel with the great
~ va WHICH sue ~ the C0lef q the glory,
Suiy not the proud name of Freemen with that
d traitors to your ewn honor, Rebels sgainst
your common interests, Suicides of your chill.
trens' peace.
you diSdain ihIs You shrink with horror at
y ne supposed intention of opposition to law
You throw back the disgraceful lmputation-----
GU VIII not JON IN the estimation of the Laws
'ul you hase confidence in yosr To,ynss,en 1;ou,
representative will not sscIfce his country L,
please any mans ambition he will not favor Re,
'ehion to crafty any mans coyetousness OF
,ower. "
ihIs IS delusive confdence-It is ruinous tn |
,ou-iI VIII De source OF infinite vexation and |
"'Isss' When did ever rederaIists desert the
'Anoara OF their leaders Who ever ofthe par.
, 1Aseu ID contend with the objects OF the par.
rrOul the choice OF a Senator of the Union,
ulAt oi n otary Public from the bold Resolu. |
'o"s winch threatened to unfurI " the Ameri-
-" banners against the imperial Standard" TO
i'ripSl reply 10 ordinary executive communi. |
auohs' VINO ever found the FederaIist daring
nouSh to stray from the ranks of his party |
10" rare, how noble 10 the adventurous cou.
age that can break through the letters OF Marty
eachment Expect it not. Rut not to such
esL men whose best intentions could ACT res;st
Nc 'oriehl with which they would be compel /
~ 10 suuBgie' Place not your friends in the
~, ANT ,pS pheWma ofopposng the execution OF
ne ia"S' OF being denounced by those whom
ueJ iofmerly esteemed 1t would be hard
On.eN between duty and convenience. The
e" TeE might fail you. II
There - now no other question of party nol;.
lcs than this, SHALL rHh EXECUTioN !