The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1812-08-13
From tie COLUMBIAN PENN.
Patriotic Proceedings at Providence.

AT meeting of the Republican Citizens
o! the town of Providence, at the Court house
IN said town, on the twenty-seyentn of July,
"A. -. 1919, In pursuance of public notice, 10
adopt measures for supporting government in
the prosecution of the present war and for
maintaining the Union of these States.s The
Hon. DAVID HOWELL was called TO the
Chair, and B. II. WHEELER appointed
Clerk: The following Resolutions were re-
ported by committee, and unanimously a.
dopted
Resolvea, That il appears to us by authentic Ma
onai State Papers, Public Documents and other sat
isfactory proofs that for several years past the cit
7ens OF these States have suffered in their persons
and property, outrageous volences, amounting 10
war, from the British, on the high seas and that
ahese violences have been perpetrated by the or
ders, sanctioned BY the courts and rulers of that
nation.
g. That on the part Of the United States, all prac.
acable means of redress by pacific negotiation hsv
ing failed, the present War became just and ne
cessary means of selfdelence, and ought TO be pro-
secuted at the risquc and expense OF our lives and
fortunes, until our rights the high neu-
'ral nation be acknowledged and secured, we'll as
reParation made to us for past injuries
j. That all nations have common property in the
high seas for the purposes Of trade and fishery
and that sheer power ought neither to destroy, i'm
par or suspect their rights, secured by the laws of
nature and nations there, otherwise than on land.
4. That this State, many OF whose inhabitants
principally depend on navigation aud trade for their
subsistence and prosperity holds deep stake II
the events of the present War, undertaken for the
benefit and security OF merchants, traders and sea-
faring men, less than for the cuiivators OF the
soil and that it therefore has become Immediately
and eminently the duty, as we'll as interest, OF al
the people of this State To give corda and prompt
execution to the legal measures Of government for
carrying with effect the present war and for OBJ
tanning ga speedy, jus, add an honorable peace"
S. That it is matter of deep regret that eyii-mind-
ed persons, nstigated with the treasonable purpose
of aiding enemies; and impeding the patriotic
exertons of some of our fellow citizens tor their
annoyance, in the night of the twentieth JIy inst
clandesrinely ard violently seized, removed down
The river, scuttied and sunk, schooner then iyDg
at Eddys Point in this town, Sting out for Priya-
teer That cause must surely be base and wicked,
which thus lifts the hand OF violence for The destruc
iion private property the evil example OF others
8. That this as well as similar vioences hereto
fore peIpetrated in this town, in opinion, IS the
natural effect of the mali gnant invectives, Of the
scandalous bels. and Infamous sanders, propag ated
md patronzed by the chiefs Of desperate faction,
against the national rulers and the advocates Of Re
publicsnIsm; and that it is time for that party TO
ponder very seriously, whether their violence may
not, in times of disorder, which may be fastened
by their means, be retorted themselves-an event
TO be deprecated
2. That the unjust means used by the selfstyed
federal party, to their by fraudulent
deeds, by oppression of their tenants and depen-
dents, by threats, and BY naughty frowns on, uncv
IL, churlish and clewnish manners towards, and
eating me inopuaent part fnGcoa.I.
munity to insult their superiors, and by corruptng
the ostensibe ministers of holy religion, to pros.
titute the presy dignity, for bandying into party,
and profaning the sacred altar by blowing thereon
che Goals of faction with unhallowed breath, furnish
the better and more discerning part OF the people,
with good suspect, that they are infuen.
red more hy uer NJ and anafte n1a,
control by the majority, than BY the feelings If pati-
otsm.
8. That those person. who craftiy intrigue with
the more weak and credulous to withdraw their
2dence from the constituted authorities of the
Ito oppose their measures, regularly adopted, and
traduce their characteristic justify the measures of
the enemy-to applaud their officers and people
and to lessen or varnsh over their crimes; may be
justly charged with mourning the danger of the
treason Of adhering 10 our enemies, giving them
aid and comfort"-and ought to be considered and
advertised as tories and enemies to country.
g. That it Is clearly opinion, that the opposi.
tion of the minority the measures of govern.
ment, touching our foreign relations; by impeding,
delaying or defeating their executon.t aud by fur.
nishng the enemy with good reason to count on
their aid and cooperation against the majority,
IN case of extremt,s s. has encouraged The enemy in
those aggressions, spolations and hostties, which
began the present # and that all it's evils,
lamtes and horrors may therefore by just inference
be said to lie at the door of the minority.
TO- That publications issued under the eyes OF the
federcl party, (talsely calicd) and at their in
stance, and by them disav0wed, authorize
belief thata plot is rpening for executions for the
separation Of these states and destruction of the
National Constitution-and thai citizens of this
State, it is bounden duty. and peculiar interest,
Indignantly to frown this attempt'' and that
highly approve of the developement of British
gcncy in this intrigue, in late communication of
the President of the United States to the National
Legislature.
ii. Reaoirsd finally, That it be recommended to
our fellow-citizens to meet every arduoue conjunc
ture Of public affairs with spirit and promptness-
TO cease to deliberate and balance when action is
quired Let the enemy feel the united energy Of the
nation. While war exists let party cease Rcmem-
Der thar most Republics have been subvertcd b, the
minority under foreign influence aided by foreign
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