The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-07-09

spcct our rights, because tnty wiz fear our
power. The navy of the u. States will be
che guardian of our repose, and the future
Deca;urs. Hulls. Jones's, LawrcIices and
Bainbridges of America, will stand cent?
Inels over the rights and honor oftheir coun-
try!
The ministry ofG. Britain have not shut
their eyes upon this splendid prospeot.--
They see new power rsin., in this wes-
tern world, whose comme &C & whose navy,
1t the States remain united, are irrevoca :
by destined to surpass their own. What
then is the course of policy which CAB. may
be expected to pursue! The question is
already answered. She has eHdeavored to
ruiz our trade, and to destroy our union.--
OF these OBJ -Cts. cest assured, she will ne
verbose sight. Ii by her narhiilatious in
peace, OF her policy in war. sac can divG..
the people of America, her object is ct
tanned. The victims of faction at home are
the predesesnated prey of foreign power
II scduced by tire spirit ofparty, we forget
the precept o. Washington. and cease to be
one people, the SUI of American glory, just
rising in beauty and spiendor above tbs 40
rison, will sink to rise no mare.
Fellow Citizen,! This is great crisis {:
important not only To Us, bat to the world
The war in WHICH we are now engaged, a.
Icertains the strength and value oil cur re-
publican institutions. The political expe-
riment which we have made has been hi
herto successful. Our government Sc
cures our happiness in time of peace, and
cannot subvert orr liberty. Let us shew
that it is competent to our defence in time
| of var. Tit be so, our DESTINY is txed, and
al the powers Of the Earth cannot disturb
It. Hit be not thus competent, il the ruea-
sures required for Common Defence and
| all Ir>.,x IN
D. the spirit OK party, and the clamors OF
W? sition, if in fact, the whols force of the
Country. cannot be put into operation, fer
the projection of all, The alternatives are
abvi0uso We must either, adopt by com
non consent government which can afford
, rs protection in time of war or, such =
government VIII be forced upon us, by the
ambitious leader Of victorious faction, or
we shall fall prey 20 the ar,s, aud power
at that nation. which shall FIRST be able ts
direct all it's energies against us. Thus
while we are row engaged in the Defence
" our rights, OF cur persons. and Of the Sol,
m vhich read, we maintsin and inviserate
and give character and credit to that sys
TEN of Government, which many have con
jcGiVed 20 be fitted only. for the season OF
prosperity and peace.
Fellow citizens! Have patience vel /,
msments Y,u will have patience. Iii.
Washington ~ho speaks. @ Citizens by
birth choice, says this iNustrious man
Common Country, that Country ha,
r'ght to concentrate our aiTsctions.---
The name OF American. which belongs Il
y US IN our ma innal capacity, must Away;
" exais the just pride IF patriotism. more
than any appreciation derived from locs
I" determinations. With slight .hades of diff
" tereace we have the same religion. ha
bits, manners ana political principles
" with svery commanding motive which
interest can turnish for guarding snd pre-
SERVING the Union of the whole -
Let US chen, my Country mep, hold il to be
sacred duty, TO regard all the states IS or,
lountry. and all the people which inaabi
them rs our brethren. That narrow ant
,oruid ard selfish spirit which, shall lea,
the people OF one State, u view with lea
lousy or envy the prosperity of another, i
Is FOLLY, IT rs wiCkedn.ss, to indulge. Blu
still 1u-e oerestable, is that feeling which
induces tine inhabitants OF one Section Of thu
Country, to eXult ct the dangers TO whicr
others are constantly Z IN vitality exposed
or atths calamities which Invasion may pro
duceo Letnot your Souls be blackeued b
such pollution. Fear from vour heart
levery root and fibre of sentiments Ek
these But why do give this 4dmonition
WY Il know tDht UOH need
nots But 1t may not be L" waste 4 in the de
sert air." 1t may fall where ii will be felt
| say with confidence that you do not re
qnire this admonit.on. judge yunr hear,
and minds by my own, and | say for yo
that You rejoice in the wealth and industr
OF the Eastern States; in the rising greatnes
VI Pennsylvania and New YORK. and in tn.
increasing power aud popu alton of til
otateS on the western waters. The pro.
perity OF the STATES is the glory. an
their strength. is the strength. Of the natl
ens
! One more remark, and have done. TIL
enemy b, mia 'ste movement s seems TO hav
selected he state of Virginia, as the pecri
ar object OF ms vengeance. Be it so. In
people OF this commonwealth are proud {
DC thus distinguished They have nevel
oy senatorial resolve, deprecated his wrath
and so help .Eem God they never will. -
Their fathers met him in the field, and l..
MS army into Captivity. w will eroulat
their spirit, and endeavOr to follow th-i
tgreat example Our oficcr9m may U ant eEper
ence, &c our soldiers may be deficient ia di,
ciPine. But they will lParn their lessons /
the FIELD OF battle. and men vino brsvel
fight IN defence Of their sacred rights, an
of the best and dearest objects of human al
lection, will soon know how to conquer i
the services Of their Country. NV country
men my respected countrymen brave an
lgenerOus VirginiaDsI when this storm shaI
PISS a|ay, when an honorable peace shal
be acquired by your patriotism and va,or
when YOU, or such OF you as may survive in