Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-11-05

Il
tile base and couie'rr' sb- f-sads, which
disgrace the savag.--aut ,cs gcateweu |
lave the assurance TO re,iers,e, no cause ot
war!
IN this state of dancer and alarm. the |
Governor has summoned n lie i,lature, as /
was supposed, to defend ourselves and ex-
pei the enemy. You reco'an.nd an army
= and ut the zane time take cafe to pro-
pose measure effectuaily to nrevent Ill.,
Why Is this done at this timer The reason
Is plain. The atrocities Of the enemy had
Effected union. You w4re alarmed for the
tate Of your party, mud it was fourd ueces
sary to withdraw the peoples recruitment
from the enemy and. direct it against our
own administration. "A little union was res
cessary to Induce republicans to defend
6oston-But while this secures the town, i.
destroys your party.
Instead of encouraging and infiaming the
zeal ct the soldier, we are intornmg him
that the nation is rxine6-And this MaSsa.
chusetts Jorefold, VENTURE to affirm, that
no evilcan happen to the country which
Massachusetts has not predicted. She Is al.
ways predicting evil. and in addition has
done all she could that her predictions
should be verified. She now presends 20 be
raising an army. and takes care To throw
every stumbling block in the way of the mca.
sure. She will rejoice At no national sue
cess. She will reward no hero who has
fought for his country /; nor will she reveY
ence the memory Of himswho has died in de-
renee OF its rights
we magnify the enemy's power and re-
sources. speak OF our commercial hostir'r
TO her. take care to charge her With no
wrong, boast of her justice, maynanimity
ana foroearance. and pretend to be enlist
ting soldiers to Eight her. Fine encourage
ment MISUNDERSTANDING to expedite the raj.
sing an army.
we are told Doe OF the disasters Of this
war. The indrea.e Of oar Adversaryss
strength was not 20 have been expected.
NO one, belicve. even in Massachusetts,
ever predicted the late astonishing events
ia Europe. The glorious emancipation
OF Europe" has given us a proof of Rr;t;.hs
magnanimity Her conqueroYs Of the CON
querors OF Europe" were cert to /" iather
the Yankees into submissions Some dis
asters have taken place not much to the
nonor to the American arms. The capture
OF Washington, and the town 1t the east.
ward Of this Commonwealth, ara inortify>
'ng'-- but they have produced the hAppios.
eHects. and have been succeeded BY success.
SEES more unexpected and astonishing than
even the events of Europe The Ameri-
can arms have triumphed both by land and
water The defeats OF their armies, the
capture OF their ships on the ocean and their
meet on the Lake, are events which should
make every American proud. Here Mr..
n. particutarised the brilliant achievements
OF the army and navy, aud complimentcd
the officers and men, and proceeded
4nfse. SIR. are achievements which have
exalted the reputation of Americans and
nnmbled and dsgraced Great Britain. Wen.
may We give glory to Almighty God for
these victories and rely OF him for further
protecucn and triumph. trust and be>
l'eve tnat America is destined to be the
grave OF british glory. Herinvincibles have
neen vanquisheds and her navy, her pride
noast' mas been humbled and intimidated.
ny no applause No thanks No Cause of
eh ~.
me committee N their report. complain
.nat tney and their friends are said to be
sHn.tfa Win rredHect'o7 tor Great Britain
anu alsa0ecf,on to the Union. Something
more tnan fGisfsd, suspect, After advo-
eating all the British claims, magnifying her
magnaniniity. and excusing her barbaritics,
do you complain that we charge you with
oelnS fdsnfed 2 It VS. say nothing more.
you may well allow us TO be very charita.
Die. do not know that any Of the char.
ges OF disefeefion tothe union are true
mucn mas been said and something proved.
Sentiemen woald do we'll to take care that
their present proceedings do not confirm
suspicious or establish facts. There was a
prediction that this course would be pu-sn
ed hold in my hand tho message Of the
PRESIDENT, reiatiyeto the developments Of
John Henry will. with your permission,
SIT: read part OF letter, dated 9TH March.
sosS. After stating that he has ascertai J.
nea the course intended TO be pursued by
inc federal party IN Massachusetts, in case
OF war with Great Britain he observes, {" I