The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1814-06-29
ROM HALIFAX, IN. 81


and two newspapers. My friend will tell vo,
of our condition here.
The changes which have taken place IL
Europe are greater than believe ever have
occurred in So short space of time Who
could possibly have imagined, that when Lord
Castlercagh went to the continent, that he
would have so completely succeeded i'll des-
troying the dynasty OF Napoleon, VIVA,
think Won of the people of France ?-arc they
not like lump of dough that cen be mould
ed in one form this hour, the next into ano-
ther! What are men i'll general How few
have any character or any system founded ON
reason. Do YOU know tremblc for the de-
pravity OF the New-England states, under a
conviction that Great Britain has and eyHi
tamlier with them they have already pro-
duced serious injury TO the union the change
III France believe has been effected through
British gold: that Napoleon has been betr;lv-
ed by Tallevrano, and few others in whom
he placed his confidence their advice pre-
vented his making peace, at the same time
they retarded rcinforcements. Lord Castle
reaSh lbcEevc to have bought these persons
and they probably will be placed in power.
England by that influence will make such
treaties with France as will be perfectly a
Sreeab'e to her a king like Louis XVIII. and
minister like 1alleyrand, promise in my o.
pinion, but little for the good of the people OF
a
years we shall see the Orleans family on the
throne can any good be expected from them !?
In looking at the late events, cannot but
believe the emperor of Austria has suffered
himself to be deceived, and led on Until he had
nopower to retreat, and that he will soon find
the weight of Austria reduced in the political
balance by the destruction of his son-in-law
the weight of Prussia will be increased, that of
Russia must daily accumulate Holland will
tNf1I cod hoe &c IL.
England France, for a time at least. will
ike Spain and Portugal, be devoted to Eng
land. We shall feel the effects of this, and
the peace which was confidently expected
this fall, / doubt of. England will make de-
mands on us that we cannot accede to, and if
we are divided among ourselves, it will be
difficult to resist. The pride of England is
wounded III having her navy beaten by us--it
is felt never be forgiven.
Mr. jefferson and Mr.. Madison, in resist
ing the Entertainments On orr commerce and
the impressmcIts of our searnen, will never be
forgiven, nor will any individual who has sup
ported them. Money will be literally distri-
buted to influence our elections, and 10 divide
the people and the StateS-and the press. the
conservative of liberty, will be purchased and
prostituted, 60 destroy our morals and indie
pendencc. The whole force of ENGLAND is
now disposable it will be exerted against US.
TOO human blindness Russia is the on
Empower that would dare to Interfere in bring
ing round peace. But seeing the alliance of
the Russian and British families can we ex-
pect that she will interfere British influence
in that cabinet believe prevails over every
other.
" a letter received from London, the 18th
of April, says, Mr.. Bayard and Mr.. Gallatin
were there /; how is this, is the place of neco-
citation changed Nothing is mentioned of the
John Adams that / can hear of The arrival
of cur commissioners is of serious consequence
At this moment, but think it of more, that we
prepare to meet powerful force in Canada,
an overwhelming one; unless we prepare in
time, every man who loves his country. and
who feels above submission, must come for
ward, or submission and AFFECT submission, will
be his fate. Patriot virtue will now shew it
self, but fear it will be powerfully opposed
by commercial cupidity. There is a MONEY!
loving and money-making set III the union,
that would barter all that is dear or valuable.
to obtain II If this inordinate love of wealth
cannot be checked, and brought to act within
and for the country, the union will be DESTROY
ed, q possibly our whole system of govern
mcnt done away. King-making appears to
Inc the order of the day in Europe, and it will
not surprise me from our love Of all that is
turopean) fit should be attempted to be in
troduced IN America. wish | could think
as vel of mankind now as did forty years
ago-alas it is impossible. How, whv. or
wherefore it is, | cannot say, but certainly
there is hess love of country now than there
was at that peiiod-yct there appear to me
u be reasons why there ought to be more
have strong suspicion that the monietl in
tcrest, which is felt this day. and was unknown
with us until the banks were established a.
mong ms, has tended greatly towards this, by !
lessening the landed interest which alone
ought to hold the predominant influence |
That mCnicd interest has corrupted the pri- |
fish government, and fear in time viii do
us equal injury. View the sentiments and |
feelings Of the people of the interior with ms, |
and COMPARE them with the sentiments Of the
OF our commercial towns-they |
are 9idey different.
g In times ike the present, TIE people must
be SG!ind, their danger exposed to them. and |
the necessity of being united, to oppose |
the danger which threatens. While united |
We have nothing to fear-We have much |
more to dread from British gold than fr M
british iron. She has been so accustomed to |
lavish millions Of late, that it is not to be sup
poScd she will not try its eject on us.
" Il IS reported that - told MIR. C.. and !
M. p. that no negotiation will be entered into
until we give UP the hostages, and leave them
e. treatthe prisoners in their power as thcv
please. This is the FIRST effect oFthe change in
Europe. Their papers ridiculously speak flor.