The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-01-20
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From Me Bos.o~ CAr0nieis.-Ja,a.ary 10.



The late reports Of peace have had one
good effect to show the iAilacious system a
dop,ed by body Of spectators 10 raising the
various articles OF merchandise shove their
real value. These despair ADDE'S had so far ex-
ceeded the policy Of serving their os,a iussr-
est, thai the prices OF many articles led many
prudent families to sefrain from using them.
Tho article ct sugar III particular has greatly
lcsscned in It's consumption and il such. A.ex-
uavagant prices are continued for some osher
articles commonly used IN families, the sans
consequences will ensue. The evils attend
ing The moDopolizing spccula,ions, arc dis
tress brought upon the citizens by an unwar-
ran'aole combination of harpies, who associate
Tor the sole purpose of making an ari,fciai
scarcity. They iDgross an immense quantity
OF articles Of daily consumption, and thcs, deal
them out under an idea that the scarcity will
lead every one TO make immetlis,c pu, ckases.
The general demand gives quick sale, ADD
shoush millions offouads Of ce6sc, fea, sagar,
SIC. arc deposited in the stores Of the SC mo-
noPolizers, yet the prices are constantly ris-
Ing upon the purchasers. The spar is nor hat
so distressing 10 the citizens, as the viie hrac-
fiees offhis band Of stecniafors. Every class
IN society is exposed to their ravakes. The
fradesn'aa and n1ddling interest are crushed
by their rapaci,y. We hope therefore that
the late check to specula,ior will have ten
dency 10 prevent further imposiiions on the
pno''c' and that neeesssrios VIII not again be-
some subject to such outrageous ex,orltons.
Whether peace Is to take place from the late
communications 10 tho government, is sub !.
Jrct upon which no man Can determine. II
Is Question upon which the constituted au-
thoritics must decide and we have reason 10
suppose that those national principles open
which The war originated, will not be violated
by any subsequent treaty. The Presidens has
ever shown disposition 70 cater into nego-
citation upon honorable terms OF reconciliation
-snd 1t canBot be expected hat after the en-
crgiss OF our couHtfy have been brought so
'o"y INTO operation, that the important points
OF controsersy will be Abandoned. Our, de-
ms"os are reasonablc--we only request. the
lS"'s Oh men Who live under a governments,
inc OASIS o. which Is personal secofi,y. nc
me briaish ayemtsens -s-. siser~x IN -,tsse
P'oposi,ions;--it they are oniy dcsitcus TO
maintain taeit own national honor, withoG.
des"oyiog ocrs,"e heartily join in every meal
sure TO recipiocatc the blessings but If the
proposals arc only to frnstraie tha measures
OF Congress IN their energetic operatiops---to
weaken the ground contemplated to be taken
by our Embargo, Non Int course and Non
lmporta,ions ;--if they arc 10 divide tho coun.
ellis ot the nation, aud perplcx the publ. mind
Ito sc, aside the gteat system of manuIac.
tures so rapidiy increasing thfouebous the
Cai'ed States ;--ii they are only to excite
me spirit OF rebellion, and encourage oor in
ternai Toes 10 become more desperate and
mischievons lit, in fact, the p,opysicns a,
solely calculated 70 divide instead OF nni,ing
the government and people; every good man
In the community must reprobatc theu as
destructive to the lasting peace, and trappi-
ness OF the county Let us then whilc we
listen 10 The tefms OF peace, and stand ready
10 embrace them with cordialuy, s,iiI pifsue
measures to yindicate our tighs, as the most
sure ground upon which we can stand during
our negocia,ioo. Above all, let our MANY.
FAcTuaEs be doubly renewed foe these are
swespons more "frrrible than even' armies gpf.h
banners" May Congress give the mos, lib.
eral encourage eInsntto our LOOMS, sPfNxIHG
WHEELS and WORK SHOPS, and we may thu,
be persuaded ihas The wooLsAcKs OF the L.
niIed States will become equally as honorable
scafs for tie american Senate, as the T" WOOL
SACKS" of Eng land are for the BRUSH HousE
OF LOADS. The Americans must re3,y up.
on their own internal resources. They mus,
no, depend on the friendship OF Britain. They
hold the weapons OF AeRicuLTURE and MAN.
UFAc1uREs, and then they may defy the
world to oppose them. But IL Britain can
destroy the present enter prize of mani /aesnrss,
they vii! hereafter controul US in every CON.
mercial connection.
The Legislature Of Massachusetts, con.
vsned In Boston on the I4,h instant.
Gny proynsf has refulisf ID ~ L.. .A.~i: