The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-06-09

the Minister is to be the fato OF these GcHd-
@ion0G1td flags? Why; the ,Horls Of the
Nohiim.n, are TO be shut against them," and
hes. are not only the words of report, bur
such rs the spirit ut 1t ior it provides troohs
md not shfhs to execute the decrees-" the
whole disp osable froohs OF France (says tie
Orator,) are to be distributed IN such a man
ner as to prevent the English flag, the de-
hdft0naHzed tag, on those conveyed by En-
5hsh ships Of war, from landing.''
Since Ihen q. Britain chooses to disregard
ill tnat has been done by the enemy, and to
dictate such terms as the conditions OF The
epeai OF her q. in c., as it is impossible for
as TO subscribe to; we have but one resource
EFT us-to vindcate our righrs-and that re-
source is a ''EroM9t and vigorous WAR"
! M. r. 10 the Marquis WeHesiey, sth
Fe6. 1912.
TO THE CONGRESS OF THE U. STATES.
GENTLEMEE-Wh lille the pen fingers in
my hand, you are probably deciGine the most
important question which can come before
you-that of Peace and Mar. l am the
TREND OF Svar against G.. Britain nor do
see, how after the numerous wrongs which
she has committed and the decisive steps
YOU nave taken to assert our rights, you can
avoid 1t without ruin to Our honor and dam
ger to cur republic. Republican government
'iii be oesPisod for its weakness and the
"onarohs ct the old world will not hesitate
10 violate our rights one by one, until no.
ihing shall be lett US but the shadow of SOW
fei9nty. War. therefore, deem essential
10 our rights-"an immediate, prompt and
vigorous war-and while yet write, per-
maps the die IS cast at Washington.
II c haze War, therefore, prompt
and immediate " arr" the next thing is, to
"a ell I
rs 's':ke 1T UtSor0uS, that we may make it
snort, and terminate its calamties as soon
as possible. But to make 1t vigorous. we
must Put forth all our energies, and do as
much harm as we Can to the enemy. For it
5 by distressing her, to the utmost, that we
must compel her TO make an honorable and
an advantageous peace.
we mus invade Canadd--ahd hold it as
pledge OF Pacifcation Us a price, which
VIII purchase us the, enjoyment of certain
commercial rightsin the treaty uf peace.
we must TT cut 1l'iUafeerS, and let them
loose upon the rich trade of the enemy.
Oh these points, there can be nc dispute -
nut there Is one other question, OIL which
there may be greater diversity of opinion
and 1t is tor you, Gentlemen, to say, whe-
'her IL. case OF war with G.. Britain, we
shall Continue. or rciinquIsh the non impor-
cation upon her manufactures III Won think
continued and no British goods permitted
20 enter unleSs they are brought by svay Of
,trtze.
That British goods sviH COME in, five per-
mt IL, there Can be No question. They will
HOT come IN under the American flag, be-
Cause that flag will not dare to show itself
la Britain-nOr under the British flag, be-.
CAUSE That tiag Is excluded from our ports
but do you not believe that The British n,er-
chant viii start SOME neutral flag, which is
admissible into both countries : tor instance,
me swedish, the Spanish, or the Portuguese ;
Inc merchant ships of our enemy viii as
sumo thls disguise; the practice ma. Elk
tend 10 our own /; and in this way, our -four
ana provisions VIII still find market IN the
ehihsula ana, II we permit them, British
Soous a market IN this country.
| What will prevent them ? The Jusy-
rance he nag will be scarcely under a
War'rlsk.-Ihe Freight ? Tonnage will be
abundant, and the voyage Will hot be circui
tous. but dlrect.-The Double Duties Will
be the only check upon importation :; but
TINS check will nor be so considerable. Il, 10
prevent large importation OF Brush goods.
ltraSt' however, gentlemen, that YOU v III
NOT permit it-that you will carry on The
war with visour; & distress the enemy 8
much as you Can. Will you relieve IT,
manufacturers OF Birmingham & Sheffield )
w Ill you relieve the ministry from the mur-
ihurs OF the Opposition No, Gentlemen.
let us saCrhce all the liltle conveniences
mat we might enjoy, to the great object of
making the War as Vigorous and as ahor:
as possible.
MARCELLUS.