The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1813-07-16

the diversity OF opinion, that many honest
citizens question the utility and justice Of
this war" But every difference of opinion
is not difference of principle"
War has been declared, and 1t was de.
clared ny legal authority; aud that it may
be vigorously prosecuted, till the wrongs
and Indignities, which rendered it morally
indispensable cease, must be the ardent
wish OF every one who is friend to Justice
and his country.
The enemy with whom we are contend
ing is powerful in arms. His resources,
though decreasing, are still mighty. His
aged veterans have spent their lives in
scenes OF human butchery, and his young
men are wing with each other for pre-emi-
nence in the science of shedding blood
HIS enormities are certainly without pa.
raiicl and his recent herversions Justify a
lear, that perpetual war has at length be-
come necessary to his existence. In =
struggle with such an enemy, all the power
and zeal of our nation ought to be firmly
united. Dangers, privations and disap.
Pointments, when compared with the rights
and prosperity of seven millions of free
people, should be totally disregarded.
France too has treated us with great in
dignity. She has repeatedly violated our
maritime rights: she burned our vessels,
imprisoned our seamen, and confiscated
their property and our government is
waiting the issue of pending negotiations.
having for their objects, indemnity for the
past, * security against the future-Should
our just demands, and pacific overtures be
rejected as they were by our enemy, war
with France will undoubtedly be the conse.
quence: But what have we to fear from
the conspiracy of tyrants, provided we are
united. Biest with all the necessaries and
conVeniences of life with all armed milf
TIA amounting TO nearly one million, with
ample resources, may We not laugh in
proud security" at the menaces of exter-
nal foes. United we stand, divided we
falls
Ifthe superior discipline ofour more ex.
perienced enemy, aided by his savage allies
has enabled him to gain some advantages
IN the west, he has, nevertheless, more
cause to weep than to rejoice-On his natu-
raj element, of which he has long boastcd
of being undisputed master, our Vengeance
charged engines of death have compelled
him, with gloomy reluctance, to acknow.
ledge one superior! And may heaven aid
us in just contest May the genius of our
republic, guard our rights and liberties, and
Para!lze the first arm that shall be raised
to separate our happy union.
The company then partook of an excel.
lent dinner, furnished by Mr.. Green, assist.
ed by managers whose polite attention re.
ceived the thanks of their president-Tbe
cloth being removed, the following toasts
were drank, accompanied with discharges,
by sections OF light infantry, commanded by
capt. Laslie.
|. The day we celehrate-'Tis the birth
day of our feedom--To Americans NAV i
ever be sacred
2. George Washington-Mayh his divine
counsels serve as beaco, to save our aa.
cred bark from the rocks against which for.
mer republics have spIit--Death TO the
wretch, who uses his name as cloak to hy.
poCrisy.
3. Thomas Jefferson--The author of the
declaration of our ndependence-Hi.
grateful countrymen cherish the memory
of bis useful services. Truth shall tri.
umph over falsehood, virtue over vice.
a. John tAdams-"To err is human.
to forgive divine"
who is not influenced by the artful aduIatior,
OF political hyPocrites. "Examine ere you
choose"
= 6, Gen. Wilkinson--Gold the ofener
tried the brighter it shines. "Slanderers
hush"
z. Gen. Harrison--May he immortalize
bis name with never fading aurels, such as
adorned the brow of his departed friend ee-
neral Wayne. Allies of Britain bury
your tomahawks."
8 Elbridge Gerry--The. day star of
Massachusetts-Nfay he continue above the
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