The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1812-06-24
SPIRIT or SEYRWTY-SiX !


I. Resolved, That James Madison is the Presi-
dent of the United States, and have
e slanderousy called him, the head of faction
2. Resolped, That under God, we look up TO
him, and the great council of the nation, 10 direct the
destinies of the Republic at this important moment
3. Resolved That, Notwithstanding misre epresen-
tation, We place firm reliance in their ability and
integrity, that they have pursued and Will pursue the
best measures for the country.
4. Resoived, That the embargo out of the cues
ton there is alternative for this nation, but sub
mission or resistance.
S. Resotued. That we highly approve of that
God.like forbearance, which government have
so long manifested towards those who have nsulted
us and that We do equally applaud those man-lke
preparations, which it is making to place the
nation in attitude of defence
g. Resoiped, That the conduct Of Britain in i'm.
pressing our seamen in exciting the savases to hos.
tity in attempting 10 divide union, in setting
the Wrong of Search, in despoiling our. commerce
by her orders in Council and by her paper bockades,
and in the long list of injuries and wrongs, that she
has heaped us, since she acknowledged
US an independent nation, amounts ON her part to
mean and dastardly declaration of War
z Resolved, That the cup of her INIQUITY is
now full, and that our cup of ofFORBEARANCE is
entirely exhausted
g. Resoived, That if Congress shaIl declare War
against Britain, the American people ready, since
she will not hear the Voice Of Reason, 10 let her feel
che Rod Of Iron.
after third part of the people of the U. Sta es.
we the remaining two thirds, determined at al.
hazards, in Peace and War, to maintain our own
government.
10. Resoued. That the British emissaries and pai
tizans, in this country who continually vilifyiag
the measures of our government and affirming that
government has done us no essential injury, Are, not
only inconsistent with themselves, but also, speak
and act in direct opposition to truth.
III. Resolved, That If War ensues, this country
-1,oll A.. al,
Nova-Scotia they shall find no refuge there shall
be no place where the workers of iniquty may hide
themselves
IL. Resolued, That it is the indispensable duty of
all those who either opposing, or viilying our
government. to repent, and do works meet tor re-
pentance
Is Resotued, That the Meeting Of Trenton, and
;he resolutions of that meeting, unjustihabie
attempt to intimdate Congress, and to dsunite a
people already too much divided.
IA. Resoiped, That since the public meeting held
at Trenton have requested it, and since the crisis is
highly important, it is in our opinion proper that
each township in the State, should hold at least
one meeting on the subject, and that all meetings
that express sentiments in unison with the sentiments
expressed by the meeting at Mville, shall be demo-
minated wHIG-MEETINGS.
Is Resolved, That il war be declared against
Britain, the people Of that oppressed country, will
have the best opportunity OF regsning their lost lib
erty, and We do solemnly declare that not in
heart the enemy OF the Peopie oi D'"a' s- ei~"u'
but only Of their oppressive government that has re-
duced them to the dreadful alternative, Fight or
Starve, and us the sad demma, War or Submission
Is Resolved That the resolutions Of this meeting.
properly attested, be sent TO the Trenton True A.
inerican, for publication, and that printed hsniblls
of the same be set up extensively through the
state al have been the resolutions OF the Trenton
Meeting.
Is Ressiped, That the thanks Of this meeting be
piven TO Mr. Davis for his patriotic address, and
that he be requested to favor the Secretary with
copy thereof for publication.
IL Res0fves, Millions for defence, not cent Tor
tribute.
life for nv country and the cause Of freedom,
Is but triAe for worm to part with,
And if preserved, in great contest,
Life is redoubled.
JEREMIAH FOSTER, CHAIRMAN