Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-09
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ot the passion and naevoIence of a party,
exhausted and reduced to that condition by
'ne aoandonment of reason and truth. We
VIII admit what they claim, that the con-
uuct oil France has been unfriendiy and in
FAMOUS But still the door of acct mmoda-
'ion mas not been so CLOSELY and abruptly
shut, as to exclude ever. hope ola, justment
ant redress. The ofIicial documents before
.ne public, are in fusbp proof of this asser-
s,on without the necessity OF single remark.
WIN they admit on their part, that Great
britain has been unfriendly and infamous in
ner conduct If they do admit it, they
pretend at the Same time, to justiE her
Claims as necessary to her existence, and
moreover, that she is fighting the battles of
uie world. Ibis, in fact does away the adj
mission on their part, if they are even will
ing TO make it. And can it be possible,
'het there is arg man who feels the proud
consciousness of being an American. who
mas a mind capable of revolving a single
thought, or possessed of a moderate share of
lmanlty, who would LAX himself to. pr u
ciPie OF that unchristian character, of that
everlasting observation-disclosures "peace is a
dangerous and difficult extremity % They
pretend to cast veil over their princip es
anu designs by an uncommon show ofinterest
ana e ncern for the balance and security of
Europe, while their real object is TO keep
alive the war. Ard her drudges on this side
sle water are not wanting IN hypocricy and
industry 10 set it off in lis most captivating
form. In case OF the success of France on
the continent, they tremble with apprehen-
sion forthe fate ct Great Britain, and in that
event look upon America as ready TO give
up to the first summons OF surrender & SUBJ
missicn This is the manner III which .hey
attempt to alarm and beguile the people of
this country The balance of Europe is an
old and famous pretext for her cutting f.
gnre on the continent and interfering with
me aifairs or those countries. Ana what
any Is to be tonnd that ever escaped from
her embraces without beng rifcd Rus
STA Will nos probably experience the truth
ot this remark when 1t viii be too late to
do any thing else than to weep over her
FOLLY. Ii Russia should be inclined 70 make
peace, as it seems she is, she viii fLd that
SUBJ cts and engagements perfectly remote
from her interest and expectation, will be
thrown into view b. Great Britain, if not in
| consequence of her opposition to the treaty
OF Utrecht yet agreeable to her principle Of
peace beng dangerous and difficult ex-
| tremlty, which will entirely destroy all
prospects of peace. Should Russia, in des.
| pate OF &. Britain, form a separate peace,
then the fate os the Russian feet, ALREADY in
her hands, is fxed aud sc aed forever. Thus
much, a leasV, she will gain by her solicit
tudc and activi1y in preserving the balance
| OF power on the continent.
| But what was the situation of G.. Britain
before she formed her present alliances
| ohe had not an ally or friend on the con-
linent. On the other hand, they were all
| friends and allies of France. tits to be pre-
semed, therefore, that the vibration of pow
| CIR at this time, was as completely overturn-
| ed in regard to Great Britain, as the nature
| OF things possibly could or ever will admit,
! he friendship of some Of the Continental
| powers is undoubtedly of infinite service and
/ consideration to the commercial interest Of
| Great Britain, but that the balance of pow
| er is vitaiiy important to her, as many af-
| feet to believe, is certainly false, as is pie-
vedby the fact itself just mentioned.
But the British party wish to make it APP
| pear that This balance OF power on the con-
4 tinent, is essential to the preservation Of G..
! Britain, because they wish to en.isi the
| fears OF the umid and apprehonsive in be-
| half OF Great Britain Tor the purpose Of in
| duCing us to bear with her Entertainments
ans wrongs, and if possible To lead W. into
an alliance, and to join under tie deceptive
and ruiuous calculation of fighting The bat.
| ties OF the world.
The balance of power on The contlrent &C
| - VIZ 10 :" 10 q AbdAA~A VI dii1bsL ISlIgEr
| indifference, except in relation u our com.
mercial affairs.
The only balance Of power that ran pire
| MS any concefn, is that between e.. Briain ic
| Francc-ihe Leviatsa an and tie Behemo,i,.
| the tyrant OF he water ard the tyrant cftke
land. But III regard to the possibility OF It's
destruction, and the idea of our falling a prey
10 the one or the other, il win entirely de-
| pend upon ourselves IN being true to the
cause AVID the interests Of our country, un-
influenced by any foregn fears or pariaii-
| ties. But there are me, who, in order to
avoid these possibilities, would plunge Us in {,
! immediate desuuctcG- who, without Z.
! sTuGgie, would enslave US t. dead Ger
fainfy, rather than live Under the apprehen-
| SION OF similar evil, although the mereyt
| Creature OF fancy. These are many of the
arguments used for the purpose ofren lefing
the war unpopular among tie American
| people, and likewise, Tor Tie purpose Ct Sc
ducmg their feelings and opinions ~ behalf
OF Great Britain, With view 10 submission
and alliance. But il is to be presumed, that
| 10y this time, they are fully competent 20 de-
tect these designsand articles, and to decide
| for themselves, whether or not, Great Bri-
tain IS The supporter of social order, the bui-
wark ct the christian religion, the k of cur
! political safety, and the worlds last hoDe
ONE OF THE PEOPLE.
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