The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1813-02-18

cussed, that shall not here trouble the rca-
der with any inquiry respecting them. But,
as his royal highness Is graciously pleased TO
tell Us, that his best efforts are employed for
the restoration of peace with America, and
10 add that he asks for support in the war only
upon the ground of his NOT being able 10
make peace " without sacrificing the maritime
yighis Of Gy,af Britai,,," | cannot help OBJ
serving, that know Of no maritime right G.
Britain has over before conteDded for, and
that the Americans Call upon us 10 sacrifice.
We have heard much. talking about these
MARITIME righis but have never yet heard
one man cicafIy state what he means by
them. The Apercan government say tina,
we have no igb, 10 sfon Meir vesseis at sea,
aid 10 rake heohte or Of them /; and | say,tha,
this is righ, that Great Britain never before
commended for, and defy any man 10 show
that any neutral ration in the world ever sub
mitted TO such . practice,or that such prac-
ticc was ever before altcmpted.--lf there be
any OF the se,tlcd ,nartime rights with Eng
land which the Americans with Us TO sacri-
fee, why are they not named 1t may be
necessary; do not say, that circumstances
may never arise, 10 justify government in
doing that which no established practice or
principle warrants but then, lie, il be aDosU-
ed let us know what it is we are contending
for / wish to see the rights tor which we
contend explicitly stated, and. then we nigh,
enter upon the discussion with some prospect
Of arriving at the uuth.--His royal hIghness
complains of attempts II scaueiion," on
The part Of the Americans This phrase,
with due submission, is badly chosen. 1t
was not an attempt al seducion, which implies
something secret or uaderhanded whereas
that which the Yankees did was ohen and in
the face OF day II was an acf q 7var II was
by open proclamation after q decIa' anon g/qear;
1t was an rnvi:atio,, but no attempt al sedue-
zion. The term seduction is property appl-
ed, when government rs base enough, while
at heace and in attarent amify with another,
10 endeavor, by the means OF bribes or other
wise, To seduce the citi2ens or subjects of the
other, AN act of which none but the veiy vi
lest aud most eorruhi governments, IN the
days OF their decline, when, like old bawds,
ahcy resort TO all sorts Of quackety in order
70 prop up a rotten constitution Ilie longer,
are ever guilty an act, in short, which is
never resoricd to but by men who ought to
make their cxit from the gallows tree. lido
not commend the iDvialion of tho Americans;
but, il is very different from acts such as that
which nave just been speaking Of. The
Canadians willnot be gained over, am sure,
by Invitations. Invitations will weigh very
lie ':n ES S hsy W. ~ ssy Sse
good government, they will wish 10 keep
II and will, no doubt, fight in its defence.
The speech concludes thus
+, f" Gentlemen of the House Of Conmons,
have ordered the estimates al the ensuing
year to be laid before you and entertain no doubt
of your readiness 70 furnish such supplies may
enacle rue TO provide for the great interests commit
ted to my eha.ge and 10 afford the bost prospect oil
bringing the contest in which his majesty is engag
cd 10 a successful termna ION.
I" ylfy lords and Gentlemen,
rne .pproachIog expiration of the charter Of
the East India company, renders 1t nec,ssAr! tia.
should call your cary ait nuon To the prop'cty OF
providing eifectuaily for the future government OF
the provinces of India In considering the variety Of
Interests which connected with ,uis 'npol ant
subject, rely your wisdom for making such ar
xangements may best promote the prosperity OF
the British possessions IN .h1t quar.er, nu at The
same time secure the greatest advantages to the
commerce and revenue of his maJestys commons.
I have derived great satisfaction from the
Of the measures which have been auopcd tor sup.
pressing the spirit OF outrage and INSTRUMENTATION
which had appeared IN some parts OF the country,
and from the disposition which has been manifested
TO take advantage Of the indemay held out To the
deiuded by the wisdom ard benevolcnce of parlia-
ment trust shall never nave occasion to lament
the recurrence of atrocities SO rcpugnant to the
British character, and that all his msjes,ys subjects
will be impressed With the conviction, that tn, hap
uiness Of individuals and the Welfare of the state
equally depend upon strict obedience to the laws,
and attachmcpt to our excellent const.,u ion In
the loyalty of his m jcsty's people. and in the wis.,
dom Of parliament, have reason TO place the fullest
confidence The same frmness and perseverance, |
which have been manifested on many and such /
trying occasions will not, am persuaded, be want
ing, at time when the eyes Of all Europe, and Of
the world, fixed upon yon. can assure y,u.
that In the exercise of the great trust repos>d IN
me- have no sentiment ne.r my hcart .s the de-
sire To promote, by every means ~ my power, the
rcalprosperiy aud lasting happiness OF has msjcsys
subjects"
As TO the East India company, it is of no
consequence TO the people oi England what |