The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-08-24

The period has af.Ived when the /" united
energies" st the country are required TO pre-
serve its liberties and independence. The
war thickens around us, and begins TO assume
an alarming aspect The footsteps Of slaves
have already profaned our soil the minions
of tyrants have polluted portion of our at
lnosphcre BY being suffered to respire it with
impunity. We are threatened from every
quarter by the ruthless British or their savage
allies. Veteran troops and experienced Off
GERS are crossing the atlantic, 10 display their
Prowess by laying waste our villages, and dis
polling the beauty of our towns. Shall we
remain inactive, and permit them to proceed
in their fell work oil ruin Shall we remain
passive spectators of their horrid ACTS Shall
We tamcly submit to their superciious power,
nor raise hand in our own defence? No,
forbid it heaven. IL any such there be may
he quickly be precipitated into the gulph of
infamy and disgrace; or rather, may some
dreadful end rid the world Of a coward and a
traitor. " Let US arouse like men,; let US
uhsheath the sword; let us meet the daring
and self conceited foe let US rush forward
with determination TO chastse his tcmerity,
and avenge his horrid bu,cheries. Victory
will perch on our standard, and sild our arms
VIII uSsSA
The great Com. Hardy, celebrated Cor his
humane treatment TO Joshua Penny, seems 10
have met with an unfortunate rebuff in his at.
tack upon the village of Stonington His
ambition had been partially gratified, and his
pride greatly elated, by the disgraceful sur
render of Eastport, place, with few excep.
tions, Inhabited by towards and traitors. His
demands OF submission upon Stonngton were
made with the sanguine expectation OF sim.
liar acquiescencc. But in this he was sadly
disappointed. Stonington embosomed hardy
freemen, the ardent friends of their country
and their country's rights. They boldly re-
solved to make firm s,aod, and dispute VIC
tory with the minions of the British tyrant.
They were successful. They repelled the
naughty invader, and forced him to retreat
withou, his fame" To that patriotic band,
who withstood the fierce attack" the great
est praise is due. They have entwined for
themselves, wreaths Of never fading laurel,
and enrolled their names among heroes, and
the virtuous defenders Of liberty. While the
base surrender of Eas,port shall blacken' the
same page which consigns to infamy the char
acter of Hull, the achievements at S.onipgton
shall aJorn the records which "give to fu.
,ure times" the glorious deeds of the youth
ful CRoeHaS.
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q 1t is a matter Of much regret, ,ha: the in
famous practice Of supplying the enemy with
provisions cennot be prevented. Government
has wisely provided law for that purpose.
II only requires to be carried into execution.
But this has not been done. Is there not en-.
ergy enough in officers to do j, |! Let them an.
swcr for themselves. They cannot plead ig-
norancs of facts. These fall two frequently un-
Ter their ootice. Or have they shut their eyes
that they may not see, and closed their ears
sat they may not hear. Even the very names
oi culprits guilty Of treason, with tho par,icu.