Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-05-11

18th. The memory of Washington.
oth. Thomas Jefferson, our revered fellow
citizen.
9th. The memory OF George Clinton, the
late Nice-Prcsident he has descended
the tomb, full of glory and full of no.
nor.
9TH. The Commonwealth of Virginia.
9Th. The Union of the States--it will be
preserved, altho' Britain has audaci-
ously laid her bloody and unhallowed
hands upon this Ark of our political
salvation"
9Th. The Militia of Virginia in Requisition-
When 1t must act, may it endeavor to
emulate the bright example of our an
cestors.
10th. The people of the United States
Animated with one common senti-
ment, they will rally around the Co
vernment, when it is compelled to make
the last solemn appeal of Nations"
11th War-Not wanted, nor feared by the
peoples now their chosen aterna-
tive, when there is no other, but an ig-
nominious submission.
70. The approaching Crisis--It will ex-
hibit to the world the sublime specta-
Gle of a Free and brave people, rising in
arms to defend the invaluable inheri-
tage derived from their ancestors.
18th. Our impressed countrymcn, on board
the floating dungeons of Britain-their
cries and groans call aloud for revenge.
18th. Our Brethren on the Western from
tier--Their valor will avenge the
blood which dyed the waters of the
Wabash.
18th. The Freedom of the Seas-The bra
very of our Tars will teach Britain,
that what she denies, we will assert
and maintain by force.
10th. he Patriots of Florida-Like our
Revolutionary forefathers, they have
asserted those rights so dear and inva-
liable to mankind-May success crown
their struggle for freedom.
18th. The Lamp of Liberty-May it shed
its benignant rays over the whole Wes-
tern Hemisphere.
18th. The American Fair.
When the 9TH Toast {" The Common
wealth of Virginia,') was drank, the Co
vernon rose and delivered the following e.
legant and animated Address, which was
received with unbounded satisfaction and
applause
Gentlemen,
should do great injustice tony feelings,
were not to present to you my sincere
thanks, for the polite attention and friend
ly regard which, in your goodness, you have
shown me since my arrival amongst you.--
beg you to believe, that your kindness to-
wards me has been received with great
sensbity; that it will make an ihdelible
impression on my mind, the remembrance
whereof shall cultivate with the most un-
shaken constancy.-Called, as have been,
by the voice of my country, to share Gifts
confidence. and placed in situation to guard
the peace and welfare of the Common
wealth, have not been unmindful Of the
course of events, or their probable issue
America has drunk of the cup of humiliati
ON to its dregs; as she has receded, her e.
nemies have advanced in insults and injuries
Still to recede, would be infamous-W ar,
then, mustbe the result. Under this impress
sion, traced with solicitede the map ofVir-
ginia, for the purpose of discovering what
part required most The aid of the govern
ment. There was no dificultyin deciding,
that if we should be involved in the calami-
ties of war, the Eastern frontier would be
most exposed, and Norfolk in particular, on
account of its Importance, and the facility
with which it may be approached lost
no time in presenting these considerations to
the view of the General Government, and
in requesting that full share of the nation
al protection might be dispensed to this por-
ton of the state--Iti is due to the Executive
of the u. States to declare, that they were
warm in their expressions Of attachment,
and that in the event of a serious catastro-
phe, they should not be wanting in their at
tention to the claims of the Eastern from
tier of Virginia. The Executive of the
state feel the utmost solcitude for your safe
ty, and steps have been already taken, and
Will be indetatigably pursued, as far as the
limited means under their controul will per
NIT place you in respectable posture of
defence and should it become necessary
to call forth the military force of the state,
/ will place myself at its head and identify
ing my fate with that of my country, will
avenge her wrongs or perish in the con-
hict.
That solicitude which was heretofore the
result OF duty, is now increased by senti-
1nents of gratitude, and the ardor of friend
ship--lt is not nattcry, but an act of Justice
20 declare, that | look with entire conf
dence to the courage and patriotism of the
citizens OF Norfolk, that in the event of an
appeal to arms, they will develope an ener-
gy proportionate to the occasion, and display
firmness which is the characteristic of
Freemen when fighting the battles of their
country beg leave to assure you, that the
moment which shall separate me from so
much hospitality and friendship as / have
received at your hands, will be to me one of
sincere regret However widely we may be
separated by time or accident, you will for
ever maintain high grade in my affection !;
and shall never cease to supplicate 4 good
Providence, to dispense to you a large share
fits blessings, so that your prosperity and
happiness may continue 10 increase till time
itself shall be no more.
WILLIAM LINDSAY, Esq. then rose, and
made an eloquent and suitable reply after
which the COMPANY rctlrcd. and (Lhe ncces.