Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-01-27
CH11LIcoruE, January !.


CHILLIcoTHE, January ].
we have sincere pleasure in LAYING the
Following truly patriotic and magnanimous
sentiments and resolution of our general as
sembiy, before the public. They flowed from
the mind ofWilliam Woodbridge, Esq. Sc
nator Tor the counties of Washington and A.
.hans. That these sentiments and the rcso-
luton, arc coincitent with the almost unani
nous opinions and feelings of the citizens of
our state, we entertain not a doubt
NeSoluho'I oftheg general a sc,n6iv ofkhe.sfofe
ono TeLutinS 10 The foreign affairs otrhc
United States.
he occasion which induces this measure,
lmPresSes the general assembly of Ohio with
tuil sense OF the responsibility conseouent
OH It's adoption. The efforts of the two prin-
cipai 6elligerents Of Europe, to weaken and
humilatc each ether, have fallen upon this
strictly neutral land, like a scourge from
fieaven. The property-the persons, and
the hves OF an honest people, have been as
s"iieu' oy the ruthless hand of unprincpled
power This assembly have watched the aft
tiictive progress OF belligerent outrage and
aggression, with painful concern. A retro
sspectIre view of the suiferings, injuries and
insults which have flowed to this country
from peculiarly characteristic system of
maritime depreciation, must elevate the mind
OF every American to the posture of u,1pieLd
ing resistance.
ne conduct ofthc government of France.
IN resembling the Berlin and Milan DEGREES
mas, as 1t respects the United States. mani,
iested disposition to return to the path of
justice; and 1T is in its nature, a tacit &C
acknowledgements of the violence and wronc,
committed against the eternal ;,rinciDles Of
equity and the law of nations-and carries
with 1t an implied engagement to make fair
anu amp'c restitution for their GeDreda.ionS
VII cur neutral commerce. And we have the
utmost confidence m the vigilance and firm
ness OF congress, and that they will insist on a
tuIl and pronlpt indemnity for the aforesaid
spolat'ons-and that they will meet the late
restrictions on our Commerce, in the munich
PAL regulations CT that nation, by CORRESPOND
n's IcstriC.iohs' SO as To insure an equality Of
rights, as Tar as may be, to our citizens.
The conduct of Great Britain TO Yards tbis
country, is gross departure from he known
and established law Of nations. Our rights
as well those derived througb the immemo,
rlai uSagef OF nations, as those secured b4
compact, have been outraged without ac
knowledgment-even without remorse. Go
Tenn stipulations by treaty, and implied en-
gegcments, have given place to views of an
oyer-reaching, selfish and depraved policy,
Lie, liberty aud property have been the
sport OF measures unjust, cruel and without
parallel. The flag of freedom and Impair
tai neutrality, has been wantonlv inspited
Tears of the qoidozas and o7hhans of rnurder-
ed Americans, have flowed in vain. Onr
countrymen have been torn from the embrace
OF liberty and plenty. The cords of coniuqeI
maj, traternal and parental affection. have
Oecn broken Almost every sea and ocean
oeoys upon its impartial surface, the victims
OF capture and impressment! Vain is every
effort and sacrifice, for an honorable state of
safety and tranquility. Mission has followed
ihisslon--remonstrance has succeeded remon-
strance-iorbearance has stepped on the
heeIs OF torbearance, till the mind revolts AT
81 tue thought OF A prolonged endurance. VIII
the neemen OF a still favored soil. unresist
ngiy Groan under the pressure of such igno-
miny and insult,
ms assembly looks hack on the conduct
OF the government of the United States. re.
IatlhS to foreign affairs, with a consolation
anenOlttered with the recollection of a single
act OF Injustice, or partially, towards either
d the European belligerents. In a retro
'pecVve view of the Presidents department
-o"aFds them, We feel satisfaction which
iiohe can now from an entire and unsbaken
appreciation OF his conduct. The sentiments
'APressed IN his communication 70 congress,
pump Va WIG plCScllL session., nave frl-
Yen us new and additional evidence of his IT.
iess Tor the high station he occupies, The
measures he recommends are not only iusti-
led, but are rendered Indispensable necessa-
y from the critical posture Of our national
'tdIrs The attitude he advises congress n
assume, at this momentous period-a period
y the deStinies Of the American republic.
pregnant with events of serious imnorr the
General assembly of the state If Ohio trust
will be promptly taken, and vigorously pur-
ued. 10y PN-
me report of the select committee, in the
'ouse OF representatives, in congress, to
shom was referred that part Of the PRIEST
Tents mcssagewhich related TO our foreign
'tairS, brcathcs a spirit OF unison with our
~, ne energy u proposes, is demanded
~ the crisis
When we reflect On recent occurrences y,
Tic Wabash, new sources Of grief ard sym.