The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1812-04-01


ish party The indious OF the rebellion would
be forgotten OF the people against France
and hey would soon be weancd from that attachment 70 her.
which is founded aid rendered separate from
the mother country while GreatBr waits Tor this
ura might say necessary result Of the negotiations, would
be extremely inexpedcn conclude treaty with the
American government Every OF evidence and e%psr-
proves that the democrats consider their political
dacy in great dependent the hostile spirit that
they keep alive towards Grea, and events
demonstrate their conduct will be prediced upon that
conviction is, thereore TO be expected that they viii
with corresponding feelings, sincere disposition
the part OF England adjust all in dispute. They
arc heart mortified and Disappointed find that Great
Britain has been in advance OF the French gevsnmen in
taking advantage Of the provisional clauses OF the nontc
law and ii they shew any spirit the session Of
Congress towards France, will be only because they will
find Bonaparte deaf en.rca and nsen.b OF vors
thai they think il safer float with the tide OF public
feeling, which will strongly against him, unless he keep
pau passu with England, In a conciatofy policy
am, &c. "A. B.
Sir, Baston, Nay 5th, 1909.
Although the changes that have occurred quiet all
apprehension of war, consequently lessen all hope Of
sharafiOn Of Me STATES, think it necessary transmit by
the mail OF each week, a sketch Of passing events.
On local politics have nothing add and the parade
that National Integencer, of the since dis
position of Mr. Madison preserve amcabe relations with
Great -Btan s in my opinion, calculated 10 awaken vigil
lance and dsust rather than inspire confidence, SHALL
(having nothing important to write abou take leave
examine his motives Il not surprised his conditional
removal Of the law with respect Great
Britain because made incumbent him by the act
OF Congress But the observations made his friendly dis
position towards Great-3r,an IS OF little
ishnent The whole of his political life, directly and
unequvocay, contradics them His speech the British
treaty in 80 His attempt to law tor the conf cation
of British debts and British property His commercial
resolutions, grounded apparently idea OF making Amer
lea useful colony to Frap1e His conduct while Sccrea
ny OF State all, form assembage Of probabilities tending
70 least that he does seriously dcsir-
treaty in which the rights and prctentons OF Great Britain
would be fairly recognized. 1t seems impossible that he
should at once divcst himself OF his habua anmosy and
that pride Of opnon which his present situation enables him
to indulge above all that he should deprive his friends
and supporters of the benefit of those which have
been carefully foscred in the minds of the people
towards Engand and which have materially contributed
10 invgoratc and augment democratic party Whatever
his real motives may be- is in this stage OF the affair." harm
less enough inquire into the OF change
c probably under conviction, that in the present
per OF the eastern states could not i to oduce dis
solution OF the Union he may have proi,ed 10y the mis-
takes II his predecessors and is Inclined seize the present
opportunity the world that he determined be
the President Of nation, rather m the head ot faction
he has probably gone thus far the impression
the mind of many that he under the influence Of France
in order may, with grace, and
bic grounds, quarrel with GcatBran, in the progress of
negotiating treaty. Whatever his motives may be- am
very certain his party will support him in manly and
generous policy. Weak mcn temporise when
great events call upon them for decision sluggish
and inert tho when the of evils is naction
This the character of the democrats i'll the northern
OF those OF the south know but little. ann sc. "A. B.
No. IA.
Sir, Boston, DEay s5th, 1909.
My last under date Of the h inst. The unexpected
change that has taken place in the feelings political in
this country in consequence of Mr. MAsons prompt accep
OF the friendly proposals of Britain has caused
temporary suspension of the conflict of parties and they both
regard him with equal wonder and dstrus Fhey all ascrbc
his conduct various motives, but none believe him to be in
earnest.
The of New York has returned TO the assembly
joy of federal members. An this proves, that anti,
rcial faction rule the northern Two
months ago the of NewYok ranked among the
that would adopt policy of that OF Massachusetts,
and any favorable change exceedingly probemaical
beg leave in the pescn, of things
in this contribute very little to the
of Britain. IL Mr.. Erskine be sanctioned III
all he has conceded by his Maesys ministers Is unneccs
sary for me indeed would be unavsing make any
tempt carry effect the original purposes o mission
While think it to be my duty give this ntmaon to
beg may be understood that consider myself entirely
the disposal of his Majesys and sc. A. b.
No. Is.
Sir, Abnrreai Jaae ID 1909.
have the honor inform your Exccllency that re-
ceyc,i through Mr. Secretary Ryland Excelicncy