Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-03-05
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are asked to look on The rash, intempera,e
proceeding ; St ne headers OF a party in this
State, anil then, an the presence Of that God
whom they worship and adore, answer this
question: Are these proceedings calcuia
fu or intended TO promote the peace,
safety or happiness eff this nations Have
the actions of these leaders comported with
their professions Affecting a sympathy *
compassion which they never felt, what acts
haze they done to relieve The distressed;
n Nrect tax mas been favorite measure
| wish these ieaders-Congiess have imposed
such tax, this States quota was $4,000
dollars. On the States assuming it, the set
authorises deduction OF fifteen per. cent
ms with other savings in the collection,
would exceed the sum of FIFTY THOU
SAND DOLLARS. The State could have
borrowed the money of Banks at five per
cent. and IN two years. the tax on bank
STOCK would have paid it without any add.
t'onai burden on the people. But the ma
!orfy IN the Legislature refused tn assume it,
because, as they expressly avowed, they
wished 1t to be as burthensome as possible to
the people.
| Many candid and charitable men of both
parties, have deemed the charge of wish
to dissolve the Union, as grouBdless. Hith>
erto' the evidence of such an intent has
been circumstantial. The attempt to sum.
mon a convention of several States, which
was SO fortunately suppressed by the virtues
OF one man, had opened the eyes of many-
1t was suspected, tina. it was project Of the
ambitious for pow CIR, and that despairng Of
governing tie whole, they woald sever the
union. thar they might govern part. Bat the
suo)ec Is no longer left doubtful. The lea-
ders IN both branches of the legislature have
| openly avowed their design. They have
TIN eatened topass laws in opposition to the
laws OF Congress, and to raise troops to en-
force their execution A member in the
Senate, in debate. expressed his preference
OF the British Mona chy to the American
constitution, as at present administered. A.
no'her declared, that the Embargo &c, was
unconstitutional. and that the people might
decide 1t. at once. without waiting judici>
al decision. Secret meetings have been held.
tor the purpose of obtaining apledSe, to u
mite in acts of open resistance.
/ Under pretence If aiIording aid to the
people of Falm nth, against the attacks Of
the enemy, resolve has been passed autho-
| rising the governor to raise ard organize an
l army OF volunteers, in defence of the State,
without limiting the numbers. defining III
object, or confning the empioymenr TO re
Peiling invasion. When we view this as the
act5of a party who deem it ss.ciileSe 10
I Volunteer against Great Britain, who have
ithreatened a rcible opposition 10 the I'M
ted States, and who Confidently Contemplate
dissolution OF the compact-this unlimited
power, Pnt into the hands OF an Executive a.
| vowediy hostile 10 the measures of tile ge-
neral governments, is subject of serious a.
larm tn the peaceabl. citizens of this state.
La times OF peace, The spirit CT party may
be innocent, and even necessary: But when
| we have dangers without, we shcn.d have
! tr;nqniitY within. A sense of danger has
| united the must mveiSrate factions. Let US,
then, who feel the Importance of Union, for
once sacrifice our parry feelings on the al
| tar of our country Letus attempt to unite the
honest and viituous patriots, i'm support Of
men whose Souls are elevated above the am
| inlt,si;ies nf party, aud whose only wish is
| their country's good. Are UGH men to be
| found Are the virtue and patriotism of
| Massachusetts SUI k so low, that not ore man
is to be found whose mind car soar above
local prejndices, partiaiitles and jealcusies,
and fix on the honor, peace aud independ-
ence OF his country The EXTREMIST soli-
citnde of che people of Massachusetts On this
Interesting subject, has induced this conven-
| ton to empire and investigate, with thar de-
liberation and concern which Sbe impor-
lance OF tie crisis inspires. We are aware
OF the great responsibility under which we
undertake to announce to you candidate
| for Governor, and candidate fer Lieute-
nant Governor, who shall meet the high exr
pectatioDs OF tho people Of this Common .
| wealth.
Impressed with these feelings and senti,
timents, very large and respectable con-
venton of the real republicans of Massachu-
sets, me, in Boston. and Unanimously voted
| to support the
| HON. SAMUEL DEXTER, Esq.
Tor Go1ernor--aHd me
HON. WILLIAM GRAY. ESQ.