The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1812-08-06


planned, have become so odious and destructive to
England As well as America, TO have been the
great cause OF the change of Ministry. Still this
! system may not be abandoned, and joy at the
graced nation, may be wf<AocH much foundation,
and a ministry may be formed Mat III adopt mea-
sures towards which will can for the opposing
erglss OF the people OF United America.
The public mind ought to be directed at this time
the correspondence between the Secretary OF State,
lonroe, and the British Minister, Mr. Foster,
lately preceding the declaration of war---and
| vN'cb may be considered as the pivot upon which
That important question turned.
The President having been satisfied that the Milan
and Berlin DEGREES were revoked, or modified,
| not 10 affect America, the American Government,
IN that event, required of the British Government
repeal OF the orders in council TO which this une-
quiyocal answer given by Mr. Foster; Ameri-
ca as the stands has not prelence for
claiming from Great Britain repeal OF her Orders
IN Council She must recollect that the British gov
ernment never for moment countenanced the idea
that the repeal OF those, could depend upon any par
iai or conditional repeal OF the DEGREES Of France
What she always avowed, was her readiness to re-
scind her orders in council France rescn-
ded absolutely and Internationally her decrees"--
Thefeby involving America in the European conflict,
from which, France has been wiling. and has prov
ed by the most solemn ayowal, that she is ready
consider America exception.
A revocation, therefore, of the French decrees,as
1t respects America, will not be followed by repeal
of the orders in council, unless the new ministry
should listen the voice of Justice and of the Eng
lish nation and abandon the old wicked system
A tame and quiet submission to these orders of
the British cabinet would be satire upon the prin.
ciPles OF the revolution and would start from their
peaceful abodfs, the shade of Washington, and the
heroes OF the revolution.
These orders of The British Cabinet, have been
condemned by formidable part of the people of
England and are, il is presumed, at this time, with
out advocates on the other side of the Atlantic But
IN the county of Hampshire, section of the
Try least affected by commercial restrictions. the or
ders IN council still find warm and able advocates,
and the old ministry is not yet given up
Upon this view Of the domestic situation of the
United Strtes, and of our relations with foreign
powers, your committee recommend to this conven-
ton the adoption Of the following resolutions
ReSoiUed, That the veneration and gratitude
OF the whole American nation, are Justly due
to the present administration OF the general |
government for their a" ceascless and solici- |
tous exertions for the welfare of our common
country 3 that we have never felt at any for |
mer PERIOD more cordial zeal in scconding |
their measures that we hasten TO declare TO I
this administration, our unqualified approba-
tlon OF this just and necessary war that we I
give them our hands and hearts at such an c.
Ventiul crisis, pledging our lives in behalf of |
every democratic citizen in the counties we
ment so dear TO them, in resisting foreign l
aggression, or IN crushing domestic treason.
Resotued, That whereas the Government Of
Great Britain commenced war against the
United States in the year 500, and have con-
tnued 1t 10 this time, although they have
withheld the declaration thereof, we cannot |
view without indignation the base assertion,
that !" the government Of the United States
have plunged our country into an offensive
war;, which is daily reiterated in the British !
prints in the United States, and by their in
dueniiai patrons in public and private life
'olemniy dcnouncing the same as treacher.
ons and malignant falsehood.
Resofved, That the opposition to the exist
nG measures OF the national government in |
hese counties, has In its extent been grossly |
that it is in a great measure
actlIious, FAR exceeding in its clamorous and
clustering tone and manner, any thing of the
Kind ever before exhibited by that faction
NAT we can assure the government and our |
eiiow-ciuzens at large, that this opposition is
lot SO very formidable and alarming, even in
MS La Vendee ot the American union, and
nat :he declaration so often repeated by To-
les, that any of the =" former friends" Of the
General administration here, arc abandoning |
mem, at this important crisis, is another dis
graceful ialsehood.
Resolved, That tho charge that the Amer.
can government have in any public measure,
cen under the dominion OF partiality to |
rance, is founded in the suspicion only OF |
heir enemies, the partizans Of Britain, and |
ontradicied by positive evidence contained in |
nc public documents, aud that we do not en- !
ertaln the least doubt, that our government |
determined to avenge the wrongs inflicted
pon our country by France, unless the ncco.
lat!ons now pending should speedily even;u-
!e In an honorable adjustment of her unjust
liable aggresSions upon our commerce.
Resolved, That We cannot conscientiouslv |
Pprove OF the proceedings of the majority |
the House Of Representatives in this Com. |