Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-20

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Let Europe employ all hcrforoe,
Wen meet them 10 srrsy,
And Observation-Disclosures
For Lie and Liberty.

And shout -fJozsa-lLiu1za-Haxsa.
For Lie and Liberty.
This pithY discourse from tried and
trusty statesman. OF tie revolution. WHOSE
acts were vouchers for bis words, had its
full effect. and was chsered with unoounded
applause.
Mr.. Riker. from committee appointed
tor the purpose. Consisting Of Drs. Mitchiil,
and M'Neven. Messrs. Wolcott, 2iker.
Anthony, Blocker. and Sampson, reported
the following address and resolutions, whicis
were received with applause, and unanl-
mcusly adopted;
FELLOW CRizens--
Once more we are en-.
Saged in war with q powerful nation.
The ocean is denied to us--our waters
are visiated--our land is iuvaded-hostilc
psets aud armies threaten to convert our hz-
citations to heaps of ruins.
& we ~ ssllcd upon 70 save cur posses<f-
-oes isots sPcaS and destruction to secure
cor persons from slavery, aud death; to pro-
tect our families against outrage aud VIC.
ience TO guard our institutions from assault
and overthrow to defend by, freeborn va
lor our dear bought Independence.
Ihe lawful authorities, aware Of this con.
dition OF things, have made provision to
meet It. The national government has aug
mented our security by Notifications, troops
and floating force. The state has extend
ed its care, and caused other works of de.
fence te be erected. The common council
OF the city has laboured to insure our safety.
1t only remains that the sons of liberty come
forth in their might, and demonstrate, thae
IN Contest for all that is near and dear to
them, they are inviDcible.
The regular regiments are already az
their stations. The org nized militia viii
join them on the shortest summons The sc.
veral corps Of volunteers are infiamed with
patriotic ardor. To these bands, other mill
Itary associations will be added, composed
OF those who enjoy honorable exemptions
from ordinary service, but who II come
:orward on, this trying occasion.
y. This meeting is called for the purpose of
enabling ., to renew cur pledge, to support
tue cons'nnt on ; 10 iavigorate the laws +; to
aid, with our best Efforts, the administration
of our beloved c uutry to see that it be not
approached by spies and emissaries to do.
fend the great interests of the Union with
cur treasure and our blood.
1t Is our. glory and our boast, that we are
frcemen. Our constitution and governments
are acts II our free and unbiased Choice
Ihey are ours, and we viii nsyer abandon
| them
The citizens arc the safeguards of a free
state 2 heir right to keep aud bear arm 8
has never been infringed We will use these
weapons resoiuteis in support Of our privile.
Fgess with ,hese we will mantuiy oppose the
'.sne,ny who shah prrsusse = inv.de Them
WIN these cory jctions let ,.s make a
Combined e fort. Let some contribute their
| tap'.r toward the complexion of the public
woiks. Let others. again, minister Comfort
To the wives and childien of those who he-
feicaily meet danger in the field. All will
thus he animated aud uniscd : and the ioyor,
sentiment .pertade every patriotic bosom.
thai, guarded by the love and valor Of the
people, the republic is safe:
REVOLUTIONS.
Resoi1ed, That the citizens here a..
semoied viii, to the last extremity, defend
their city.
g Resolved. That we will unite ourselves
in arms ~ish our brethren of the country !:
ana on the hrst approach of the enemy.
make it a common cause.
Resofved, Thar humbly confiding in
tn tayor OF the Almighty, we ho,e TO prove
ourselves mol unworthy OF that freedom won
by VIC heroes OF the revolution and trust
that the enemy they vaDquished, will res
ceive from us similar defeat.
ResoVea, That We highly approve or
Tie measures for public defence watch Lays
oesn devised by the government of the u.
n.ed otates--by his exceIency the govern
or OF this STA e, and by the corporation OF
this ciY-asd that we will Cooperate in
carrying rfie same into eHeclual cxecut,.
Oh
Resolved. That it be recommended to
ina CT tzehs generally, TO m. Ell az soon as
may 0e practicable, with Convenience, in
their respective wards. 1 r the purpose OF
elecung discreet and efficient Committees to
promote tie EXECUTION OF the following Oh.
jectt;
Il. To complete the voluntary enrol.
eneht OF persons exempted by la " IRON sill,
itary service.
80 To encourage the enrolment Of sea.
tsrins ctiizens Tor service in the harbor. or
- artIiltFists. And,
The enrolment Of citizens for yoln,.
tary labor ON the public work.
Realized. That i; be a sDecia' dntv ~
the ,, waid committees to provide, under the
airec ION OF the corporation of this CITY t,r
the relief and protection of the Famihss ~
such persons as may be abs ut on public do.
~ and sls1 ~ provide in he re3t manner
practicable, for the protection of such helm,
iess persons aud their properly. as IN case
OF alarm may bc DESTROYS OF removing into
tue country.
hesotved, That all.associations Tor mi.
mary strN'cs, aud for performing labor on
tue puolc works, De reported u, and re.
ceise tneir iastrnctionS rom hin exoelIency
the governor OF this state. or such ol5 GER az
ne may designate
" Resofvea, That We viii endeaver N
promote coDeord and harm nv, and will
discoun chance AL attempts 10 weaken the
patr'ouc efforts Of COOL ctzsns
hesotDed, That We viii endeasor to S,;ss