Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-04-29

'E"'NhH'""1'ib '1e r'Ght ana JuspCe OF the
rounds on which we had been obliged to en-.
er into 1t. Ii was, however, a consolation
ha' though our sincere endeavours 10 pre-
ent 1t had failed, the justice and necessit, |
u our measures were So connected with our
interests, that the feelings of the
country must so along with government,
and torn the bestpiedge of vigor in Con
Quoting the war, aud Ter obtaining that
peace which waists only object. The A
mericans Gould no, be So deaf to reason, as
THAI our cause would not have its due weight
with then, and induce them 10 call OF their
government for peace. His proposition
would be. To assure the Regen, that the,
were conhdent OF the justice of the war, &
relied on the best exertions Of the Country
Many parts of the question had already ia
ken up the time of Parliament. which had
given Its opinion on tie most important uf
them The should therefore look rather to the
later stages OF the discussions. In showing
the necessity Of the stand government had
made, he felt confident, that those who had
recommended negotiation with America, il
they found that she had presumed upon ere
supposed o. inions in her favor, would be
mong the most forward IN revisit her, and
10 maintain the rights ard interests of this
cuntry. America might soon see, that an ,
xious .o be her friend, wewcre equally de
termined hot to SURF endsr what was esSenti-
a. 20 our interests. He lamentcd, that in
tie communication of the President to Con
guess, AID he report or the Minister Of Fo-
Ieign Reiations,$ almost every ancient SUI
Ject OF grievance, though settled by AMIGA
bic treaty. and even by explanation and 4
tenement III some cases, had been brought
forward; the tendency of which was top pro-
traCc every reasonable hope of peace, by IN :
flaming the public feeling. This certainly
WAS not the temper an which America should
have proposed an armstce. The main
points i'll the American declaration were
what Concerned illegal blockades as they
caiied 1t, and the impressment of, seamen,
subjects OF his Majesty, from American
merchant ships.
Fine blockatles might be said to hav,
been taken out of the argument, by the pro
posal Of an arms ice but the principles
were cOntended for, so as to leave no clear
road for future settlement. Mr.. Russell
though he did not claim any preliminary
admission yet required an indemnity from
u ior AL captures under tn. Orders III
Council, as the effect of illegal blockades, &
seemed particularly To alude to that of
lSQ6.-Auerica wight have given up this
pomt afterwards, bur she had not shown any
disposition to I've satisfied with cur forbear
auCe, hut had laid IN her claim foI indemI-
+ and rcr our abandoning our rights at
fl -ure period The differences of opinion
here on the Orders in Council, arose rather
ui commercial expediency, than on the
right ~ rhis country 20 throw back on the
enemy the effects OF his own injustice. He
would wave that su ject at present; bur
y ust say, that no relaxation oftnese Order
Proceeded from any disposition To suffer oui
] ats 10 be shaken. Government rSas al
WAYS ap&!oms 50 To modify the system, as %
accommodate and conciiate neutrals "a
much as possible, and to embark Americ
Il IT could, III proper feeling OF the conduc'
o. France. Under all firms we distinct
maintained and preser ed our rights. He
She la ever defend the justice and necessity
Of the orders III council, b1th a. against
France. and in the contemplation of sound |
policy for the Interest," ofthe British empire. |
The absence ofthe American market nigh, |
mare trade iii some places but wlthoa Tn, |
orders, France would have been coI.mer-
cially triumphant on the continent. He was |
an admlrer OF the system, in the spirit in
witch it was conceived by he late MIR. lei
ci' al 1t WAS modified IN 1909 as narrowly
possible, and subsequ after the duke
IT 3assano's declaration. New efforts had
'e@a made respecting the license system
with similar views. In fact we had always
Glazed our conduct, when doing was not
of tie plan for -coeTcmg France
give up her system. As 10 the blockade |
y 1896, 1t renamed for three years ua-
on blamed of; eveuthe American minister
IA London praised the polio of he govern
lent who declared it. Its justice had been
inCe constantly IN tintairod by succeeding
ldn' n'strfbons. Ii was supported by an "a
legnate frice, according tn the ordinary
VS. Il narions, and res,ed or the truest
mc'pies u maritime law. l. vas due to
w Fox, Who WAS men secretary Tor fo
n AFFAIRS. to "a, hat he did not notify the
W Ok de ,iil IL had written TO the admiral
y 20 know, whether he, could undertake
cly and properly to ENFORCE 1t The
h@tdcter ot the country H. thai blockade ,
TODD 81 grounds y hch neitue' France nor !
merica c't'd shake. Inc uext great point +
>hue ny ne American government WAS On
'htJec' wtfcJ We considered 20 be- one Of
't n aio fiiiatso f our maritime strength. - :
b. right Ut iprre ssnent H. the different .
eriureS "h'ch tire American government G
al mace upon tns point, ne thou ht the 7
use would NOT see ANY material diff r'hce. ,
would moi be un,mportan, However, t. :
bSer'e he comparative degree of interest i
'hich mad been scttCrwaTa III so prominent !
manner. He could not avoie acknowedp
", that the SUI, Gus Of America, and the :
ther neutral natipus. must have incidental :
suffered by the tx rcIse of The rights OF +
ne belngerent ~ wers. u was NJ lural .or .
hem to ieel strong desire t. protect Their =
roJects from every Inconvenience and 81 +,
hey had ni ged their ella ms with any ies- 6
Unable tempe. he would uy no means corr E
lon OF the earncstness which they mani.
ested. At the same time il must he recol- 4
ected, hat the question to America as {
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