The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1815-04-12

Ill gious importance, and with unparalleled ell
froniery PRONOUNCED the war unnecessary,
unjust, aud unnatural" The venom which
rankled in their bosoms, but which discretion
hsd hitherto prompted them to suppress,now
burst forth with the superadded efferescence
which violent agitation and the writings OF
iguoble restraint had engendercd. The gov
ernment despising the faischoods and mena-
ces of faction, which had been consistent In
Inconsistency alone, moved with steady hrm-
ness towards its object. The prosecution OF
the war brought with 1t many calaIniues,
which, to a people unaccuSomed to Priya-
lions, sometimes cast gloom over the hearts
OF its warmest supporters. But while the
people are firm, the republic will be safe.
Although the efforts of the army we're, from
natural and unavoidable causes, for season
unsuccessful yet had the valor of our sea-
men already piucked gem, from the crown
OF Britain's naval glory, over which, the SELL
styled mistress Of the ocean b ooded IN des-
pair, and which she has forfeiued for ever.
The copduc, OF the peace party curing the
darkest periods of our adversely, evinced an
undertaking adherence to their frst design.
Every opportunity was embraced 10 stigma
Use the war-,o calumniate the army and vilify
the administration. Every exertion was made
to embaras their fiscal operations and para
lise their energies. The standard OF rebel
lion was raised, and dissolution of the union
openly proposed and advocated. The sane
tty OF The altar was prolracted, and its pui-
ty prophaned. The pusIlianmIty OF the fac.
tion was completed developed, when the en-
envy Was suffered to take possession of large
portion OF their territo,y without opposition,
and permitted 10 retain II unmOlested. A
convention, composed of delegates from the
eastern states alone was called, under the
pretext OF amending the constitution, but in
fact, for the purpose Of awing the govern.
msni into SUBMISSION, and encouraging into
submission, encouraging the enemy 10 per-
sisi In his injustice. Tney manifested no in.
dignation at the brutalitles OF the foe no
sympathy for the distresses they inflicted.
Like an lncuou,, bestridins the neck of the
nalon s;rug Cling for existence, they frowned
upoo ITS successes-rejoiced at its disasters
and goried in the misiortunes of their bleed
ins CO antry. The enor.nitiss of the enemy
KEEP peace with the support and contenancc
OF che opposition.
Every rule Of honorable warfare was disre.
gsrded The frebrand and the tomahawk
were made to perform their several parts.
"A brutal .oldiery were let loose upon inno.
cent people, and licensed in the qualification
Of their appetites, and in the commission of
the most unhallowed sacrilege. Even the
sanctuary Of the tomb was invaded--.he re-
pesc af the dead distusncd. TIE vesltneats
wecc torn from the bodies Of those, VINO had
been recentiy consigned to their chilly bed;
and the ashes of those whom timo bad moui-
dered, were scattered before the winds of hea-
ven. 1t is painful to recount the depravity
OF cruel and inhuman enomy whose warfare
has disgraced the character oi nagnanimous
peopley and aroused the indignation of the
civilized world. I, is equally disgusting to
analize ,he acts Of faction, devoted TO such
an my, or 10 enter into minute detail of
those traitoro0s projects, which, under any
government except our own, would have con.
sigosd the pc petrators to the infamy of the
block ar the scvffold. The committee cannot,
however, forbear to enark, tnat they view
the cooduct of the opposition, as unworthy
the Inhabitants OF the soil OF freedom--as
tending 10 the entire subversion OF our happy
system Of government-as calculated TO INVITE
the aggressions Of foreign nations and as en-
eouraging them to persist IN measures lncom-
pa,iblc with our independence. IL is wnn
sincere Joy that the com mmitl &c cong ratuiate
their fellow cilizens upon the return of peace,
out at the same time, they will not conceal
the fact, that victory becomes douby dear,
upon rejecting, that the mac hina,ions Of our
Internal aud ex,etnal enemies, have been foil.
ed by the energy OF the national arm, and
without the Abandonment Of single right
Tue arWy has surmoun,ed the obstacles,
which at first i'npeded lis p ogress to fame
and has literally crowned itself with glory
The victories achieved by our heroes, have
inspired fortitu1c and confidence in our.
selves, which no danger can dppal. and which
ages viii no, eradicate. A ,ustre encircIes
she Ayne lean cia acter that Is destined TO be !
coevai with our existence, and wh,ch foreign
cations will be compelled to acknowledge.
Oar naval t'iumpns have .astonished Europe,.
and eclipsed the gIosy of the fast anchored
isle. The thousand ships OF England have
proved incompetent TO the reduction Of a