Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-01-17
VIRGINIA ARGUS
RICH II OND.
N LANU7RY II. 1914.

Tnc Federal Republican finds Itself in nj
awkward prcdicamcn;. Its tale of last summer,
about the Russian, mediation is falsiied by lord
Catlleart. the British Ambassador at the Rus
sian Court. Its perpetual repctitions, that MIR
Madison would not make peace with Great
Britain on proper terms, are made perfectly
lud'crous, by Mr.. Secretary Sionroe's accept
ing the offer TO treat at Got,enburg. In effect,
the whole fabric Of ie eral argument has been
osertl,rown, and the busy spiders vi faction,
must begin their dirty work again.
There is certainly no satisfying the federal
SITS. They condemned administration for 20
ing to war, and now they cnndemnt the execu
tive for negotiating for peace. Those who
patronize the opposition presses, must have
very enlarged understandings to comprehend
sici contradictions
Because the Presidents willing to treat on
tie basis of the ,naratime rights Of England,
he tories infer that lie is yielding the point in
dispute. Their ignorance is amazing When
did the rxreative seek TO impair The maritime
r;shfs of Great Britain Those rights are
veil known, and havs never been controvcr,ed.
u, who will contend that among those rights
S tn claim of inrpressing american sra,nen !
ffthe tories or the British think that govern
ment is going to tive up the point of impress.
ment, they are more stupid than we thought
them.
The federal theatrical corps baver run out Of
good pieces to amuse the public. The melo-
rama 3 t,sfr Mr.. Daschteg's efey Of the Rns-
sian mediaf;on, has been Kissed off the stage +;
Mddiscn's Hostility 10 England. has been liter
ally damned, in consequt nee OF Monroe's criti-
cism ;,i,r interlude Of the Berlin and Jflun
DEGREES has fallen beneath the same pen and
nothing remaias but the meagre farce of 7u-
.eau's Letter. This piece has been newly got
ups ty Nv. Hanson, with the addition, of steer
sqas aud papers" If sufficient encouragement
| is given, it is expected that a celebrated per.
former will, on this occasion, and for the lesf
time, make his appearance on the political
7oar's Good music is prepared, and the Or.
gan at Georgetown will lead the band.
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In . Discussion :, a.. h..
H.. ~N'
'ise' "" ."e ~" ihs'. reiatfve 10 an appropria-
ton for the support of the navy, Mr.. Webster,
a federal member, said, abiding to the federal
party" The navy is entirely of their make, 4
il has neOer seceived ony acquisition since it
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hs'anttlns 10 asS hr- webster, VINO 6'llt
rho ships Of zvar on lake Erie, sc. &c.
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u american f4s' now ouilding' Mr. Web
ster says, are constructing of the timber pur
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hat all men were in Adas, and are merely ar
49,
The following resolution, introduced BY Mr.
Roberts of Pennsylvania, passed the House OF
last, by a large majority, after a long and ami
ma'ea debate, "a sketch OF which shall De 6
'en OF hext.)
1seso'Oea, mat the rres'rent be, and he is
,a,.a - 90 y u 70 oe i'id before 'iHs
cs,;o, %'y y;nesro"us"e WIN or communi
rrs;den, Of wasb ~n NC ",",s.er o, : rance,
of June. 1910. or srbs.om al 80, ~ n tf
1 cessor M. Surrurier. nrescr;b;nr or d.cIa.;n,
the terms and conditions upon Which ,l,eir So
Vcreign would consent to treat OF anity and
commerce WIN the v States, II any such cor
'S'Po"ocnec OF communication be IN The pos.