The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-05-14
GEAA XES.
DOMES1IC.
FROM ne Natt2nat Tnteiigrnrcr.


tAe ,tates OF tie Union, ard the politisal
compIeXioa OF every branch of the govern.
ment neing now distinctly Rscertainstl. w
may be excused FOR addressing TO those,
who differ from us il, their political views =
few words By way OF friendly sxDostulation.
Come let Us reason together" Let us
| lay aside for {. moment the elnbittcred feel
iAgs O. party, and converge as Members a
the great American Family.
The Nation is at War. All divisions OF
party arising from difference of opinion
As 10 the expectancy Of undertaking the
War, (Which zue believe to have been ne
ceSsary, and which al lonest men of every
party acknowledge TO have been lust
would be uHavaiiing. The declaration OF
war cannot be undOne or revoked but bv
the conclusion of peace The object.
therefore, OF every American now must be
to prosecute the war successfully, and tn
terminate it as speedily as possible by an
honorable Peace.
How are these great objects most likely
TO be attained?
sdtuted authorities ; by jealous cxcrtions
ag,amst the enemy by united heats, hands
anu voices IN support of the war Irresolu-
luton and division, delay and false security
invite the assaults OF the enemy; decision.
union, and promptitudc in preparation
will keep him at bay Nor is an union in
cNeitions to guard against and repeI the
assault OF an eremy that disregards alike
RIG dictates OF humanity and social law. in
the least Iac1rs patiDie with a constitutional
opposition TO those who administer the gov
eminent. Let tie ba!iot-box declare your
aversion % The men, whilst your actions
count in support OF your government. We
should nave supposed this so obviously tn q
dictate OF patriotism, as to be an unoncsti-
on2GIe rnic O. conduct, but that ne have
luss seen, in leading Opposition print of
prcWinent standing and respectable cha
raster, an admonitioa to its readers to use
their efforts TO a:iay any rising Irritation
against the Enemy. Citizens look at tn at
eneirJ prosecuting q relentless warfare On
your North-VvcsterH frontis. BIZ ssv.re
means, & wantonly bombar riding the seace.
fui villages on your shores, without motive
or withcat justiiicati0R-and we venture to
say that YOU VIII. with very rare excepti-
ons, turn with contempt from those who.
under such circumstances, recommend to
you to purchase for Yourself an gnobls cx
empti0n frcm the perilS of war, by rsfu,in,
70 assist with Your physical force in repeI
ing the Zoe who raVage5 yaur neighbors'
possessions.
Honest men WHO cali yourselves Federal
iits Lock to the conduct Of your Govern.
tiS' "EIiC ttiCy nave OdICa TO make the
experiment, in refusing to call out the Mi.
lltia to guard against the enemy's approach.
Look 1t the enyiable distinction with which
It has clothed yOH. The Enemy considers
you as nor combatants, on whom it would
he cruel 20 make war--hc classes YOU with
women and Chlldrcn--and his c!gmencv and
/ torbearancc spare you. This M gnanimity
ct the enemy is great your factious prin-
tsls tell you T.; and therefore you must allay
all rising Irritation against him. Are ven
willing TO We considered rs uoa-con,bafsnts
! IN the cause Of your Country I've answer
toTyou th2t you are not. Th.n step for
ward, combat for your country. and give
tho lie 20 your eneTy. That YOU have
done so already, in many instances. by your
voluntary participation in expeditions =.
gainst the Enemy, we freely acknowledge
We ask ct you no more than to DISPLAY q
maSnaDimty in council equal to that Won
| have shcwn in the Geld.
Opposition to the measures pursued bv
Eovcrnment in time OF peace is fair; it may
be wise. Opposition to the declaration Of
war, with all the talent and Influence in
your power, is justifiabie and legitimate
/ it may be honorable and iauda5!e. Bnt
there IS wide distinction bstween such
| opposition 20 'hc cE9CtrteHt Of any measure
and opposition to It's c...su-ion af,cr IL i, a
| law War u.,s exists. Re who oDDosct
/ is cper.ang by pAy i,;al means, aids the
. .'.cn.y aud - 2mena0l ~ the law Of trea.
.n; He who opposes il by discouraginc
e.heE5 rom aiding IL Z, ar.s iajudicionsly
and u""orthr ot - citizen. IL is not l.,
: er'ccD.i9E tGr nerves OF IN gSvcrin,eut, Nv
/ it,aHi"S ite energies. that the var VIII br
/ speedily Of iHHprdb.y terminated such ,
coarse can Cu.Y rroloH, its duation, a..
I render us tcrmi"a.i.o more dlnicuio 4nt