The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-02-17
political.



y n'eresting.-We have read the letter OURSELVES
tnree several times, and have, than often,
WIN regret, measured with our eye approxima-
uon 70 It's conclusion. Our subscribers will do JUS
uce 20 good cause, and strengthen the arm Of GOV
erhncnt, by sendng this paper 10 some reasonable,
candid American Federalist in their neghbo,hood.
Such men viii reflect upon the sober tfths written
oy our correspondent, and their reflections viii win
them 70 the Cause of their country, by convincing,
'nef judgments, we'll interest ihcir feelings and
arousng their pride.
10 ne editor Of the Democratic Press,
SIR-The late disclosures Of the govern
ment relative 10 the Russiaa mediation, pre-
sent crisis in our public affairs, calculated to-
excite the most interesting reflections in the
mind OF every American citizen. Aa iIl0s-
trious sovereign OF Europe, at the height OF
his power, and flushed with riumphs, accus-
toned from the great part he has TO act TO scan
Tie conduct andthc motives oil tho cotemporary
nations, casts the eyes Of a magnanimous spec
tator and Judge upon this, and speaking OF the
war in which we are engaged says, on his au-
gust responsibility, that we have done all that
we could do to prevent 1.-THE value OF the
appreciation is proportionsbly enhanced by the
cordial and gracious accompanying declaration
OF this same iIlustrious sovereign, that he takes
pleasure in rendering this act OF justice 10 the
wisdom OF the government OF The U. States
Wha. An acknowledgment What an honor.
able tesumonial What an llustrous tribute
TO the justice OF our cause, to the wisdom OF
those in whose hands the power Of the nation
rests rohave done all that they could TO pre-
vent the war, is the highest praise which a.
rulers, wise, humane and firm, they could re-
ccive. Be this testimonial cherished by the
American people. BE il q part Of the pride
OF those rulers.--Bc il lcgibly recorded 10 our
history. BY such and other titles alike authcn-
tic will future generations Of our coun,rymen
be held 10 the reverence Of the uoyicldiDg pa
triots OF 1912, who Initiating the glorious ex.
ample Of those Of l776, scoroed to give way
to the insulting, the unjust claims Of Britain.
The natural bias of menarch's mind must
needs be towards brother monarch. 1t can
entertain, one would think, but cold affections
for all the uncongenial characteris,ics Of u re-
public. Still less would we suppose that the
monarch who sits upon the Russian throne
I would be letfto foster any koea prcdilcctions
for this American republic, yo0ng in name,
remote in distance, limited in power the i'm
| pulse Of whose direction nothing in the present
| time can ever cause 10 operate with much
strength OF impression upon the fears or hopes
Of any Of his interested calculations. How i'm
perious then must have been his sense OF the
sheer justice of our cause, when, overlooking
tsuch considerations, and attracted by motives
abstract and urc contaminated, he solcmly de-
clares before the world that WE did all ia
our power 10 avoid the war. From the ally of
England too does the confession come, but
from one whose august bosom is tound by lies
more sacred and indissolublc to an alliance
with truth. BE il repcated--prccicus tcstimo-
nial exalted culogy Let the patriots of si2
10y II TO heart in the confederation oil the great
duty they pc, formed to their country. Letit
help to sanciiiy the blood that has been split
that which yet may aow. Let it help 10 inn
mortalize, with The faires, attributes Of fimmor-
mortality, ,he deeds Of Hull, DEcATUR,
PERRY, and all those other dcatble - sons OF
glory eG,bazoning our early annals wilh ex-
ampies fertile of future hcroisn,, that q great
monarch Of Europe raised by his transcendsnt
achievements To the summit OF human cleva-
tion, thought il not unbccoming in the midst
Of his triumphs to surrender bimself TO the
obligations Of truth, and put forth ,luntary
voice of appreciation at the cause in which they
fought. A cause so pure has seldom existed
among nations. As seldom monarch SO mag
nanimous to grace it with his praise.
The Emperor Alexander appears TO US from
this distance, in lights the most engaging that
can beam around head fa,ed TO wear crown.
Born to rule over a numerous and powerful
people, not yet advanced 20 the maturity that
further time is TO evolve, he seems to stand IN
advance Of that people, and TO be accelera;ing
by the ripcncss OF his own virtues their ap
proach 10 the dcstinies that await them. An
eminent historian has said that George the Is.
of ENGLAND was the ony king of his time, ,and
Of the few who have ever lived, vino could
taste upon throne the pleasures Of friendship
and private lifc.-Alexanlcr OF Russia, an
liable as we'll as great, seems also to have .
heart turned to the milder virtues. We behold
him capable Of blending the momcnt0us oceu-
paiions Of governments and war, with the most
captivating blandish mcn,s Of the private gen
tleman. lie is, among other Qualities that A.
dorm him. the patron Of letters not SO much
By the formal rescripts Of his administration,