Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-06-15
From The National LntelHgencer.
POLITICAL CONSIDERATIONS.
No

The last news from France, by way of Eng
land and Halifax, has relieved the public mind
from its embarrassing suspense. The most as :
tonisiing events are announced and rom the
Particularly and copiousness Of the details, we
are bound to believe them.
Light minded individuals will have their tests
on the occasion-blind partizans will make mer
~; but it is for men of wisdom and reflection in
this country, to consider with seriousness how
the interests of the u. States H,ay be affected by
these extraordinary occurrences.
What was the precise cause Of Bonaparte's
overthrow and degradation l-wbether it was
his invasion oi Spain, his alliance with the AUS
trian family, his clemency to conquered sove-
reigns. or his invasion Of Russia-may well be
lett for enquiry at a more leisure moment. The
American politician will be more usctuliy en-
ployed in surveying the actual condition Of Eu.
rope, and drawing rational differences as to what
may be the result Tor ourselves
If, indeed, g. Britain had, herself, achieved
the dethronement ofNapoleon, the prospect for
the world, and for the commercial part of the
world in particular, would be highly alarming
Something, undoubtedly, is to be ascribed to
che resources and the policy of the British
but it is Alexander, the Emperor of all the
Russias, to whom We to look for the avenp-
er OF his nation and the victor of Bonaparte.
The Austrians, the Prussians, and the Swedes.
performed their part; yet in all likelihood thev
would have faltered in the pursuit, had tbey
not been accompanied by the Russian monarch.
who has certainly been, throughout, the back
bone OF the coalition This circumstance ofJ,rs
q hope to mankind, that Great.Bri,ain will not
be able to run riot over the world at pleasure
trampling on the rights Of other States
The character of Alexander always invited
confidence And his conduct, as represented
by the latest foreign advices, entities him 10
all our esteem. His sentiments are, in fact, the
same as those of the most virtuous and en,ipht-
ened Americans. He proclaimed, on entering
Paris, that for the happiness Of Europe, France
ought to be great and strong" This is precise.
ly the opinion of the friends of frecdoom and
independence in the u. States. Let France re-
main sufficiently resps ctable to form a balance
TO the power OF Great Britain, and whether n
bourbon or Bonspsrte occupies the French
throne, is perfectly immaterial II is very pra-
flying TO find such a strict coincidence OF IDEAS
between the Emperor Alexander and the mo.t
able of our statesmen.
In truth, there is nothing in the late intelIi-
|gence disparaging to the cause OF our country.
he surprising transactions which it communI
ties may, upon the Whole. prove beneficial
maritime eBcrOachments of England have
been toierh,ed, because Great Britain pro.
~ TO be q 'eombatant chiefly for the rights
nations; and apprehensions OF
lmlnation made the states of Eu-
certain acts of violence ON the part
Ksh, which they would othe rwJse have
S5tsd and punished. The charm is now dis
smyed-BonsParte is no more PC dreaded
Ills name wall no longer seY ssor a raliyinp
word, 60 unite nations for objects subsery,eni
To the desire Of England. II she presumes to
set herselfnp IN future as dictatress m CONNER.
cJsl matters, she viii stand unmarked and en-
tircly alone.