The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-08-04
EVol. 9------No. Is.

ush government was made in consequence
| or the opposition made to the Embargo. and
In consequence OF the belief that the United
states would not go to war ? Indeed, we
should be warranted in declaring, that all
the em6arrassments this country now suf-
iers and the necessity of the present war.
mad been produced by the,nnre a onal,le op-,
position IN the measures of our own govern.
ment This consideration alore is sufficient
70 induce more general support of it,. OPP
position at this time should be disccuntenan.
Cto as productive only of national CALAMITY.
Let 1T be remembered that the restless men
VINO now exclaim against the government.
have been as hostile 20 every measure il has
adopted as they now are to the war; TheY.
opposed the Embargo before it could have
an effect, they have opposed the war before
At Could be known ID Europe. Their oply
desire seems to be to aSgrandize themselves
on the ruins of the Union, and their cnlv
tear that the British government would be
compelled to do us justice. They KIN ow
ehat their existence as party depends upon
British aggression.
Your committee have no doubt that there
IS settled determination on the part of GER
tam leading and Influential federal men in
New England To dissolve the union of tho
States. 1t is a cause of pain and regret to
US that any men in our country have so cor-
temptioie an opinion of the United States
TO harbour so nefariopS a design. But The
proofs OF this conspiracy are SO clear that
ITS existence cannot now be denied. 1T has
been long matured and the faction conGern-
ed III 1T, have only. w aited for "A period of
national calamities 20 carry their desiprsin-
TO execution. With this view they haze at
tempted to make the national government
odious, to represent that the eastern states
are opposed and to hold up the govern
on.
the champion not only of liberty but of re-
iigion. IN confirmation of our statement
we need only refer to the proceedings of
the Legislature of this Commonwealth in
1909, and to the resolves of various towns
during that year, recommending resis-
tance to the laws and a separation of the
States.
The transactions of the leaders of the on
position. since the declaration of war, GROVE
that this plan of division has not been abaD-
doned. A convention has been held by the
federal party in this county. professedly 10
oppose the war, but in the opinion of your
committee It was set on foot to prepare the
minds of the people for the sad catastro-
phe OF dissolution of the Union. A state
convention has been proposed by that body
and this too in q Commonwealth where the.
choice of officers is annual, and immediate
ly subsequent to an election. A convention
unknown to the Constitution, and without
an object, as your committee conceive, un-
less 1T be to concert means to resist the 60
vernment and PROSTATE the Union. Your
Committee have no fears of the result-thc
struggle tor the union may be an ardous
one, but the fabric of WASHINGTON is not TO
be overturned by desperate party men.
Without making professions OF patriotism
winch they do not feel, without claiming a.
ny higher respect for the honor and indie
Pendence OF the country than should belong
TO every Citizen OF the republic your Com
mittee recommend an united, an ardent sup
port OF t. national government, as they
conceive that not only patriotism, but duty
and personal security require it.
Oonsldcring that one of those occurrer-
ces, pointed out by the great father of his
country, IN his parting address, may pro-
duce commotions, we cannot forbcar to re-
commend to all classes OF people, of whate-
yer political party, frequent recurrence
and filial reverence of his advice And
to pause. and ponder upon that part where
IN he says that " In contemplating the eau.
ses which may disturb our union, it occurs
as matter of serious concern that any
ground should have been furnished for cha
racterising parties by geographical discri-
minations-Northern and Southern--At-
iaDtic and Western whence designing
men may cndeavor to excite q belief that
there is q real difference OF local interests
and views-one Of these eXpedients,o of par
" to acquire influence within Particular
districts, IS 10 misrepresent the opinions and
aims of other districts. You cannot shield
yourselves too much against the iealousies
and heart burnings which spring frour
those Misrepresentation they tend 10
render alien to each other those who ought
to be bound together by fraternal affection.
All distractions to the execution of the
laws, all combinations and associations, IN
der whatever plausible character, with the
real design TO direct, controul, counteract.
or awe the regular deliberation and action
OF the constituted authorities, are destruc-
tive OF this fundamental principle, and Of
fatal tendency. They serve to organise
faction to give it an artificial force to
put in the place of the delegated will of the
nation, the will Of n party, often small,
but artfui and enterprIsing minority Of the
community and according to the alternate
triumph of different parties, 10 make the
public administration the mirror of the ILL
concerted and incongruous projects of fac
ton, rather than the organ Of consistent
and wholesome plans, digested by common
council, and modified by mutual interests"
If justice should mark the footsteps Of
the new ministry of England, we shall hail
the day as y jubilee when we can with ho-
nor renew the ties Of friendly intercourse
with England But change of ministry,
in England, heretofore has produced very
little alteration IN her commercial and
maritime system.-Itis fair conclusion