The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-02-06

n amed? 1t may be necessary I do not
say, that circumstances may never arise,
to Justify government in doing that which
no established practice or principle war
ran is but then, let it be apOgveG let us
know what it is we are Contending for.
wis h to see the rights for which we con-
tend explicitly stated, and, then we might
eute upon the discussion with some pros
pects of arriving at the truth. His royal
high ness complains of attempts at "scduc-
fton," on the part of the Americans. This
phr ase, with due submission, is badly che
sen. 1T was not an attempt at seduction.
which implies something secret or under-
hdnded-whereas that which the Yankees
did was oten and in the face of day il
was an act Of zvar-it was by open procla-
nation after declaration Of rror /; it was
an invitation, but no attempt at seduction.
The term seduction is properly applied
when a government is base enough, while
at feace and in affarens dT,fty with ano-
Their, to endeavor, by the means of brides
or otherwise, to seduce the citizens or sub
jccts of the other an act of which none
but the very vlest and most corruh. go
vernmcnts, in the dayo- of their decline,
when, like old bawds, they resort to all
sorts of quackery in order to prop up
rotten constitution little longer, are ever
guilty an act, i'll short, which is never re-
sorted to but by men who ought to make
their exit from the gallows tree. do not
commend the invitation of the Americans
but it is very different from acts such as
that which have just been speaking Of
The G anadians will not be gained over, /
am sure, by invitations. Invitations will
weigh very little with them. They will in
ali likelihood, be influenced by their feel
ings. If they have a good government,
they will Ewsh to keep it and will, no
doubt, fight in its defence. The speech
concludes thus
g Gentlemen Of the House of Commons,
:" have ordered the estimates of the en-
suing year to be laid before you and en-
terrain no doabt of your readiness to fur
nish such supplies as may enable me to pro-
videfor the great interests com nitted to my
charge. and to afford The best prospect Of
bringing the contest in which his majesty
is engaged to successful termination.
" My Lords and Gentlemen,
The approaching expiration of the
charter of the East India company, rem
ders it necessary that l should cali your
early attention TO the providing effectually
TOR the future government of the provinces of
India. In considering the variety of inte-
rests which are connected with this i'm
portant subject, ] rely on your wisdom for
making such arrangements as may best
promote The prosperity of the British pos
sessions in that quarter, and at the same
time secure the greatest advantage to the
commerce and revenue of his majesty's do
minions."
AS to the East Indie CONTRARY, it is of no
consequence tic the people OF England what
is done respecting it. That, at any rate, is
my opinion. The comhany and the trea-
snry and the bank will go on together; and,
! believe, may add, the gar. There arg
two points in the speech of which must ex-
press my decided appreciation or, if may
be allowed the expression, there are two
points which are not in it, which I very
much admire. mean the omission of two
topics, to wit: the 6oasting about our
fourishfnS finances and the appeal to Di-
nine Providence. These omissions are a
wonderful Improvement, and heartily
congratulate his royal highness and the
country thereon.
VIM. COBBETT.
Rotley. ID Dee. 1912.