Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-04-05
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init with Difference the following
RosPECT US.
The principles of this Piper will not only be-
pacific, but its genius in other respects, viii BE-
hold. independent, and REPUBLICAN,.
Whilst private individuals NAV antici,s,e n
entire exemption from personal attack, public
men, with certainty, NAV calculate on strict.
ures, whenever they act amiss for public me,.
who act rightly, are never injured by remarks
on their conduct, whilst those of an opposite
cha racter, can never be too much exposed.
since Peace is once more restored to our
Country, this paper VIII attempt to sunnort ,be
great principles upon which il is based cor.
sequently, 1t viii become primarv oh;cct IN
cherish the tender affections towards thoea.
who, from the natural progress of the vsr h,,e
been heretofore subjected to cur prejudice : :.
Tor 1t must be admitted, that man. Is NOT ma
eurat,y an enemy to man, and that the wars
" MI. nave so frequently deluged the world
win blood, have been uniformly hafched and
nourished, IN the Hof.6eds of Cabinets.
Besides these considerations. and ss 4, f,-,bs,
evidence oil the truth OF the Opinions already
adVanced, respecting individuals. 7 rem.rt
tiat men OF genius and patriotism, claim kin,
areu with the Zones for every cline that Ia
"ao n,'' mas afforded examples of both As
| an Illustration, we need 20 no further h.cL
| than to the American Revolution TO- 80,
the celebrated heroes of American birth. bo,1
many distinguished warriors fourht AMI III
Tor American independently. OF whose ct;
! ", america Claims not the honor The nama
OF MEeoEt tor instance, by future ares. viii
WIN vehsrA; ion and gratitude, whilst
that OF an drnoEd, will pass down tn t;Jne
time! amidst curses and exccratio,s ,tn y.
was native OF Caledonia, the io,t am 49,:
can Montgomery toe, by poster;,v. IN -
idolIzed, as votary Of liberty. wbiIst ~ M
on me historic page, will stand as a mon,imrn+
Oh Perhuy. sorrow and remorse the one bnd.
ueu ',i,o me IN iiibernia, the otAsr not only
budded' but also bloomed w;tbered snd ~
cayed IN this fair region of the Gl,be nnho.r,
| millions VIII look at tie monument and ex,-.
| cialm U, sitis dnrf, quil non arort1Iia n o..
further illustration of the same princ;nIe.
is afforded, by IN occurrence, more recent
| than thosy already adverted to.
The celebrated band of Petersburg yoJu,-
teers, whose hearts all pulsated patriotism NH
never have its name tarnshed, bscsmsa ,bs wa vi
| nowned Her0, whose example WAS f,lIou,aJ
| IS the SON OF ScotchRtGa nor viii its IaureIs
ever Jade away, because RenGerson, the asso,
| cate OF McRae, both IN valor, and in arms.
was born in ireland.
continued evidence, of the truth Of the
same principles, IS afforded, b, glance at the
Ambassadors, Lately appointed for Chem 81
| ot whom, are distinguished by talent ns,,;oH
| tism, and zeal.
| MIR. AaG1'tS io~ instance a native of Mass,
chusetts, alternately, Federal and a P.sygJ;-
can, has been equally HONEST and aofr;s,;c ,,,.
der adverse political theories Mr.. car. ns
1--WE OF virginia, always possessed genius, Re.
puohoahisli and virtue ;; Mr. Bayard of Della
ware, IS not exceeded, in great an good onoTt
ties, by either of the gentlemen, whose nsrnas
nave oeen recited, although he is denominate,T
q iederaiist {: and even Gallatin himself whos..
successive elevations TO Office, are the best go
u.iU t OF MS character' beyond all doubt,
was born in Genera
Heretofore, contrasts nave been Arbibi,.5
Tor the purpose of realizing the maxim H.,
genius and patriotism, are unrestrained by c.
| graphical limits -
from suoJect so interesting, the transition
IS not dlthcuit, to one, which although me-
limited IN ats object, is nevertheless. entitIed
70 regard imean, the party spirit and poU-
tical DIVISIONS winch exist.
From the nature of man. a up;ror,,;4,, -
sentiment, is not to be expected. either ~ ~
iglon or politics but it does not I. How ,bo+
one man IS not ChristidH, because he is nor
oectarlan, nor can 1t he said, that another -
not Patriot, because he has political tbeo..
~ OF ms own with the frrt subject, as an s.
dtOr' lwlll never medde, nor with the last
unless II De- on great subjects, of national an.
Pomtments, to office, and even here shall
dopt as rule, the following sentiment. viz
| Always to prefer an Honest man, of an oDpo.
site party, to rogue ofmy own because bo,b
parties iurnish alike the same opposites of cha.
racter, and the Ieading objects, of ali persons
IN power, with some shades OF difference are
precisely the sans.
on European affairs, am Unwilling TO has
ard any absolute opinion, suffice it to remark,
that am sickened at the prospect look az
them with an awful solicitude, with meisncbo-
ly forebodings-its destiny is notjixed. il seems
to have profited but little BY the mournf1I
progression of events which preceded the cesr
sation of hostilities.
The Convention at Vienna at first aforJs5
the most pleasing anticipations, but fear, that
the mighty potentates there assembled, have lost
sight OF the great principles Of civil liberty
and am GygfuIy afraid, that an extension Of
territory. the aggrandizement of power. are
the leading features of its character
Why is Poland annexed 20 Russia NH,
Saxony to Prussia
The preceding statements afford clue. "a
the deyelopement Of the course, I shall nur-
sue as an Editor and altho' my best efforts
will he used to realize the highest expectati.
ons' which may be formed, nevertheless in
vite an acquaintance, with men OF letters and
science, under positive assurance to those
who may be kindly inclined TO furnish essa,s.
that shall view it, as deiiIiction of Fditoris
al duty ever 20 promulgate the names of those.
who IN this friendly way may be disposed 40
aid the progress OF my plan.
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