Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-11-23
VIRGINIA ARGUS.
Hiehltlona.
WEDNEsDAY, NovEMBEa IS, lsis

IL IL Will Dc no DUO. welt rec1leclel ths
the opponents OF Tho present war, always re
presented England darins her stsnggie wit
6suapar,e. IS espousng che cause vi human
ny. and lighting the battles Of the ciyl.izes
world-It was in vain that the History O
Grea: Britain was quoted to prove. that in
POINT OF lust of doniilio,l--bo ody usurpat;on
aad tyranny--all the other powers 10 tue
world combined, did not equal her--It was
IN vain that the desolations of India aud the
tco'd blooded oppression and cruelty prac
Used upol,the Irish PEG lie were advanced
~ proofs. that she wasas deaf TO the voice
~ humsnity. as she was regardless OF the
Just and legal principles of huerai po!icy--lt
VA. III vain that her observation-disclosures, with
Observation-Disclosures savsges on ourexlended
frontier and the horrid 5atcheries which she
Permitted to be pcrpctrated under those al
iances. were exhibited as evidence against
her before the impartial tribunal of public
opinion. Notwithstanding all this X ten times
as much If possible, British magnanimity
was still the theme Of the most lextrava-
giant aulogy Festivals were every where
held il honor icf the splendid successes of
the allied armies, over the pretended com
mou enemy OF m 1nkinh. aud the victories of
our deadly foe were celebrated with en-
thusiasm and delight. whilst the triumphs. of
our own arms were only noticed, that they
mightgive occasion to the most via6ictive
caiumnes ami the most rAncorons abuse of
our own Government. Il seemed indeed as ii
ouruwn country had been forgottepcs that the
Cossacs 9th, Dor and the Wolgawere aio1c
entitled to the sympatniss of this peace low
ing Party--E.vea the throne OF the most
high, was importuaetI with supplication and
prayer in behalf Of the coalition that was TO
give peace and liberty to the world lot an
idea was entertained that England if sues
ces upon us--Oh no 1t was impossible that
so nagaanimous nation, so constant de.
fender Of oar Holy Reiisiol, Could think OF
subjugating US in a war OF massacre and ~
tirpation--Her intentions were no douvs
pure and honorable. noble and disinterested.
How are these honest predictions fulfilled?
Has England given peace and liberty to-
Europef Let the rc-essabiishment of the
iaQuisition in Spain aad Italy 1.-The distrac
tiou and strife which have foilowed---the
discontents of The French, nation. at the de-
grading manner m which King mas been
forced upon them ---the.miserabie vassa-
Iage OF the Norwegians. and IN fac. let the
seeds Of political mischief that are there,
rag ag sp. answer the quest
Has England awaited herself Of her ex-
traordinary acquisition Of power to persist
in her saliguinary aud insidious policy a.
gainst this country Let her Gothic and
oarbarous destruction of the public property
at Washington 1.-The degrading terms she
ian poseda upon the town. OF Alex s,dcia-------,
the sanguinary avuwal of Gocarune, and
withat'her nsolent and arbitrary demands
on our Com asGtssass ss.s wer the
Question: ~
It is time that Federalism should acknowl-
edge its inconsistencies and errors--It is time
that the spirit cfparty should be extin,
guished in the genuine fervor patriotism
among the Federal parry we are happy to
ltecognize many noble and high-minded men
who are honestly a:,achedsto their country.
and scrupuIousiy Jealous Of its rights ~
men who would not sacrifice the liberties Of
the nation. to the M lock OF party spirit
who notwithstanding they disapproye par
|ticular acts of administration. are always
wiling to maintain its authority, because in
that authority, they behold the image Of
\ their ceuntry's honor and independe -
4 To .uch meu we gladly exseBd the hand o.
fellowship and cordially invite Them to joir
in manly and spirited resistance to the I'M.
lperious demands OF our enemy.
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