The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-11-16

elusive control What, after having given
liberty to Spain, by re-es,ablishing the inqussi.
ZION ? And above all, after having taken Sher-
| IFS Ccoher and .ddars under her kind protec-
ton and made them her friends, Is il possible
that she can be SO barbarous, as to threaten
the {" friends Of peace" with desolation
There is, however, one part OF the Brush
conduct which confess liked. IT there is
any honorable feeling s,ih remaining in On
Englishman, j, is love of country--And he
respects that virtue even in an enemy. In
stead of It's being soutce Of complaint therr-
fore, that the British have not discrimiuated
in favor Of, bot against their hrofessed friends,
il is very honorable to our enemy add calcu-
lated to unite the people, The Briush hays
probably icarnt, that as in the revolution, their
probe ssed friends are their real enemies
That they have been deceived and brought
into this war by the professions and declara-
ton of these very friends.
But, sir, do not believe that the glorious
emancipation Of Europe, has either increased
or diminished the animosity Of Great Britain.
She has cherished uniform settled jealousy
and hatred against us, ever since our indc-
pcndcncc was acknowledged. To be sure
the power 10 crafty this spirit of animosity
is increased. The peace OF Europe, which
was the subject Of so much exeltation, has
putt into her power to harress and distress
us. That she has the disposition to de this,
let the whole history of her deprcdations and
abuses testify. The enermities Of the revolu-
tion are renewed with two-fold animosity and
vengeance. Unwholcsomc provisions, loath-
some prisons aud poisonous medicines are
| rencwed.-Wan cruel,ies and savage MUIR
ders are revived--but no cause OF war In
| discriminate copflagra,ion, but no casso OF
war ! Pillage ofPriva,e property, violation OF
| flags, refusal of quarters, but no cause OF war
The exchange of prisoners after they were
dead, and other little base and contemplate
frauds, which disgrace the savage--and yet
| gentlemen have the assurance 10 reiteratc, no
| cause Of war
In this state OF danger and alarm, the Gov
crnor has summoned the Legislature, as was
| supposed, 10 defend ourselves and expel the
enemy You recommend an army-and at
| the same time take care to propose measrre
etfectually to prevent it, Why is this done
at this time ! TIE reason is plain. The
| atrocities Of the enemy had effected union.
| You were alarmed for the fate Of your party,
-..s- was iolnd necessary to ,y,hslrsw
the peoples resentment from the enemy and
direct it against our own administration. A
little union was necessary to induce rcpubli-
cans TO defend Bosfon-- But while this secures
the town, it destroys your party.
Instead OF encouraging and inhaming the
zeal OF the soldier, we are informing him that
the nation is rained--A And this Massachusetts
forefotd. venture to affirm, that no evil can
happen to the countr. which Massachusetts
has not predicted. Sue Is always predicting
evil, and in addition has done all she could
that her predictions should be verifcd.--Shc
new pIe,ends to be raising an army, end takes
care to throw every stumbling block 10 the way
Of The measure. She will rejoice at no ma
tionai SUCCESSES. She will reward no hero
who has fought for his c~intry nor will she
reverence the memory of him who has died
In defence Of its rights.
We maguify the enemy's power and re-
sources, speak OF our commercial hostility
| te her, take care 10 charge her with no wrong,
beast OF her justice, uagnanimity and forbear-
aycc, and pretend to be enIisting soldiers TO
| fight hcr.--Finc encourage mehi Well cal.
cilatcd to expedite the raising an army
| We are told TOO of the disasters of this war
The increase OF our adverssry's strength was
MT to have been expected.--Ne one, be-
live, even in Massachusetts, ever predicted
tie late astonishing events in Europe. "The
| curious emancipation Of Europe" has given
| us a proof of British magnanimity. Her
" tonquerors of the conquerors of Europe"
wire sent to " la,her the Yankees into Sub.
nision." Some disasters have taken place
na much TO the honor Of the American arms.
Tho capture of Washington, and Of the
totus at the eastward of this Commonwealth,
an mortifying--But they have produced the
hslpicst effects, and have been succeeded by
successes, more unexpected and astonishing
tin even the events Of Europe The Ameri-
ca arms have triumphed both BY land and
wser.. The defeats Of their armies, the cap
tue Of their ships on the ocean and their
foIs on the Lake, are events which should
mike every American proud. Here Mr.. II.
psticuIarized the brilliant achievements Of