The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1814-02-14


hitting the argument to be we'll founded,
which he did not think, might it not be re-
tortcd? He would be glad TO know why
the rule does not apply 10 the minority in
al equal degree. Till he assigned some
reason why il did not, he must continue 10
consider the majority here, as represent
inga great s.ajority OF the nation; and the
minority as opposing the will Of that majo
rity.
Mr.. G. said that the pretensions AND
declarations of the gentleman on the other
side Of the house, had compelled him to
make these general observations. He knew
rot how else they could be met, and lc
thought these arguments were iraught with
doctrines so erroneous G1d dangerous, that
II was his Guty 10 present their .fasiy in
thesbest manner in his power TO this house
and nation. From he same sense of duty
he felt bound to Offer his sentiment on
suhiec, of greater delicacy he meant or
the character of the opposition, which the
government has experienced since the
commencement OF the present difficulties
liz 1906, and 10 enquire under which of
the two species of opposition. the moderate
ard useful. or faciious ard dangerous, i,
ought 70 be arranged. 1t was with pain he
wo' ID make this enquiry. He took no
pleasure in perceiving the faults Of any par
OF OR cuizens, much less in presenting
then "a 10. public. His object was not 10
expose, but reform; to admonish of dan.
gcr . natural to Tree states to which all
opp1si,ion even of the most y:rtucus kind
SO aasill de2enetatcs, jf not iucessantly
walcl cd aad 70 cali on them, while vet pos.
sille : az st It's fatal career, il is ir,nor.
tant 10 RUow, thai lhcrc is stage IN the
!, .-~.ts &c a 2
cogsi ,er 50 harmless, which when once at
tSn~t ,,a power can arrest not love OF
cHun ~: not even the certainty OF being
inv"ised IN the common destruction. Has
1t mad any progress IN tt.. country to SO
dang "tcus s,ale9 lie ie2rca there were
ari.ea 'o"ces which would Justly such be-
lief, oDc OF its most natural symptoms,
" settled and fiSed character. which as
Its G,ioct was 10 c,nbariass and weaken go
vcI''l mt, lost 20 opportunity TO throw
Imreannents in lie WV of every measure
Ii had two other corcomilapts the one
Yiolerce and VcteIneuce moi warranted by
any consider atoms OF eXprdiency; and the
otbSr urging OF measures, which, if adopt
ed. must lead 10 national ruin. II seemed
10 aim taat there were reasons 10 believe
thN The whole of these existed i'll the pre-
sent opposition. Is il rot settled and fixed
IN AT urcXampled state OF nationafdifficul
ties. from, lie FIST beiiigereD, decree a.
G9inst cur 'rutral conln5trce down 10 this
day h., raculG ask which one of all the
measUr-s a cur government 10 resist this
almost ptIyersa! depreciation, that has nc;
urder one p"s,ext or another, been oppos
cd, ,dicuiee. and weakened. Yes, opposed
wr' violence thai would lead toa ielief
tha; tie constituted authorities instead o.
opposing the most gross and outra geous,
1Elu s'Ice, sought cniy the destruction O.
tl'eir country. Again, what have been IT,,
measures that the opposition has virtually
urged What IS il at this moment? Wiz
bold the laws; withhold the loans with
hoid the men whc are to fgh' our battles !;
or N other words, 10 destroy public faith,
and dcnvcr ihe country unarmed 10 the
mercy cS be enemy Suppose all of their
objecJs aCcompb she'd, anG what would be
the sECatioiacf the countryi He appealed
to the Issop!e Tor decision. Nor are
those morbid Symphonic confined TO this
BODY The cgrtagior has gone forth into
a., rommUnity, ard wherever il has ap.
pes hes 7xhibteo lie same dangerous
apgeasapces The enquiry might be push
ed mueh iarther ; lhut he would abstain
fFcn II. rs j was 70 nm by 10 means 2
pleasant task Bui say The gentlemen on
The other side Of the house what rightJhave
we object he Constitution iustifics and
secures them IN opposition to the measures
of a2vc'nmenJ. They claim to be not only
abos laws, but beyond animadversion 1t
is 10 tieii eyes fair and proper that the
majority who act under the undoubted and
express sanction Of the constitution, should
be subjected 10 every species Of abuse and
jmpediment but should any one question
the right or the expcdiency OF the opposi.
ton, VIC hear an immediate cry Of oppres-
sion. For his part, he though that fair
& moderate opposition ought at all times