The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-02-04

they little calculate upon. 1t the Canatii-
ans are loyal. they will be organized ant,
trained to arms, in their own defence and,
supported by the well known courage and
discipline of the British army, they will form
AN impenetrabic barrier, and prove the
safeguard and shield Of their country. This
DeinB 80 obviously their interest, Ihave no
doubt but they will most cEeerfuliy concur
with every measure of the governor fo,. TIE
defence of the country, and unexamolct.
happiness all Classes of the community
nave enjoved, under the British govern
ment. No period could he mere favorable
TO the defence or oar American possessions
than the present, whatever our enemies
may think, and say To the contrary. The
Corrupt and venai political spectators in
the United States, preach to their delu-
ded adherents the advantages that would
result from an attack upon our possessions,
at TINS moment, presiming upon the Cir
cumstance OF our having so great a portion
of our disposablc force employed in fighting
the battles OF Europe in the peninsula, &
indeed, IN every part of the world, sustain
ing the honor and glory of their country, &
eXalting the British name above all the ma
| tions OK the earth. They know that if they
succeed iii embroiling their country in I,
war with Great Britain, they render a most
acceptable service to Buonaparte, who has
both the power and inclination to reward
such services. They, however, do not cal
cnate Tor probably do no, care) what the
issue OF such measure may be, rs num-
Der OF individuals have taken a lead in the
politics of the United States, who are b.
birth, and every type of nature, aliens to
the country and therefore care not what
may become of the nation, as no reverse of
Urtune can render their situation worse
whereas in the general wreck, they may be
able to come in for their share of the plum
der. shall therefore lay before my coun
trymen the prospects they may fairly look
to, in this impending struggle.
1t is pretty clear that if they attack us, it
must be with an army composed Of new
ievles, as they have no dsposable force at
present. IT they are to raise and discipline
their troops for the invasion and plumber of
Canada have not we the same means of raj
sing a force for the defence of Canada
nay, have not we every advantage over them
IN that respects We have real liberty,
grounded upon the most wise and equitable
laws We have property, either transmitted
70 us by our ancestors, or acquired by our
own industry, arising out of the happy con-
neXion subsisting between us and the parent
state-We have the characteristic feelings
and attachments arising out of national as
soclatIons, and virtuous habits--we have
clergy noted for the morality of their lives
and the lessons of virtue their example dali
~ lncuicates. The husbandman cultivates
his farm with the comfortable assurance,
that what he sows with hope he will reap
la safety And when we consider that not
wi'hstanding all the heavy demands which
press upon the brave and generous nation to
winch we owe cur protection & happiness,
7Oe are kent free from taration. That is,
we share in her posterity but are exempt
ed from her prIYations. On the other hand,
look at what is generally called the war fac 4
ton OF democratic part of the American
population-the heads cf that party are the
avowed patrons of slavery, and dealers in
human blood traffic which has natural
tendency to eradicate from their minds eve
ry feeling of humanity or, in short, every
feeling whatever, where their interests or
personal safety is not concerned-They are
loud for war, under the idea that their re
mote situation will shield them from its ter
rors. This policy on their parts, it requires
little penetration to foresce, will entail upon
them all the calamities incident to war, in
an aggravated degree. Do they imagine
that we are ignorant of their real situation
or that we do not know how to retaliate up
on them the calamities they would willingly
heap upon US / could easily shew how that
is to be done but shall leave that part Of
The discussion for the present, to say few
words UPON the war as it affects us more
Immediately, upon the frontiers of the Pro-
vince. BE it known then, that the Wise
acres" in Congress. talk of marching into
Canada, as if it we're one of the most harm
less amusements imaginable and that after
all these Canadites are routed out, they are
to make an allotment of their lands, as re
ward to these modern crusaders, for their
valiant achievements. Norman talks lightly
OF war who knows any thing about the mat
ter we may therefore conclude that those
who have set up the war whoop, on the o.
Their side of the line, have yet the trade to
learn. While deprecate war, and the dis
graceful and corrupt motives which have
led to 1t ; war waged in cooperation with
bloody despot who has wontonly tranpled
upon the liberties of Europe and deluged
every country around him, with the blood
| OF its inhabitants. And that the American
people should enlist underline banners Of this
fell destroyer OF the human race, is deplo-
rabIe and striking picture of human depra-
vity. While dcprecate and deplore such
nadncss, ON the part of the American peo
pie, however beg that it may be clearly
understood, that entertain no fears whate-
Ycr about the issue OF it, come Yen Il will,
IS there IS no doubt whatever bIt the Cana
'iilnpopua,ion will cheerfully come forward,
aud MAINTAIN the warlike character OF their
ancestors. The regular force we have al
ready IN these provinces is greater, & more
ihcient than all the u. 5. army and we can
raise militia as fast as they can &, as they
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