Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-07-20

on britain. even there Spain struggles for do
minion over her reyolted provinces :: bu: wlis
cher the royal, or the patriot army, be ultimate
~ victorious. 1t is evident enough that SPANS
America IS lost for Ferdinand MOril.o, if sue
cessfnbwi'i seize or the subjugsted countries fol
kinssh and his followers aud erect me-
kingdom. Provided England can obtain the
commercial monopoly ofthe whole, she will not
Ideem it sound policy to interfere. In her conn.,
cils, expediency is the priml,s nio5iie.
Alter this cursory view OF Emigration in ge.
neral. let US consider what il is in our times
For many years past, Europe has been tortured,
mansled By war, and other calamities. In
Fsance, the restoration ola prescribed and al
most forgotten Dynasty by means which have
dsgussed even some of its warinsst friends the
lmpollic aud intolerant proceedings of that Dr.
nasty; the degradation and exhaustion of the
country by domestic and foreign violence and RI.
phie--and several other causes, impel numbers
OF dscontented individuals to rend assnder
thesweetest and strongest ties, those that bind
each man TO his native spot, and to look abroad for
happier habitations .----bl England, the heavy
oarthens of the late protracted war, aud their
distressing consequences are said to have pro-
dueed, though less extcnsve.y, similar ELECTS
Russia, since the days OF Peter the Great has u.
n'ormy pursued the wise policyo of attracting to
her bosom Foreigners ofmerit-men ofSc.encc-
soldlers--sea nen--engineers -ar,iice-s-eapita-
lists-;I have been considered oy the Russian
| Government as valuable ccessions--Alexander
understands politioa, economy and his situation
tao well, 10 relinquiSi, path that leads to such
interesting resuiis-sccordngly We find him
p.olilns BY the solls aud imbeSiiity of,tie Bous-
bons-and wsicomias to his states those useful
exits who are wastoaly and prepostcroasly driv-
en- from their country. Austria, Bavaria, Prus-
STA, Gnu the Netherlands, imit1te, SO Car Us they
are able, the example of Russia.
/ But there is country 20 which the unIortu-,
4 nate, in e7ery quarter OF the globe. look with
twisnful, longing eye--and where the demand for
genus, talents, INDUSTRY, and Lsbor is bouadess
ndincessant. Tbst countIy iG Federal America
God, IN his tender nerces 10 oppressed ma,i,
seems 10 have prepared this Tranquil, hosptable
asylum Here, emigration exhibits real ex-
chspge Of benefits. The Emigraat is either
capitalisi--an aftisc-a tradssnar--o labouyer.
each otthesc cases, lie amply repays the hos
pitaiity and protection afforded Ld. Away with
every iiliberai prejudics against Engrants from
Europe. true Americans Know Tot such pre-.
lJudlCeS. It's true That the Idle OF Emigtaton
has brought aicng Will 1t some impure pArLicles-
but this II the condition Oi AL earthly things.
even iha best--Se mast DO ccutenled 10 take
them with their alloys, OF do without then.-
Take aretruspect OF what has been effected u
America by nA:uraSzed citizens for thiriy years
past--in the arts. 10 science, in manufacturers in
commerce, &c. &c and You uljist be convinced
I oil the immense advantages Th.ch have accrued
to the country from his imporie3 mass ofexotic
talent, eaterPrize, aud industry Nor can
term be assigned to these adve1tage
ton, Ike other tarSs. seeks is isvel.So oug a.
| America possesses nl,Id, parental, Protecting
soveinment-so long as she offers TO skill and
labour adequate rewards, thus long viii an 10
lux OF valuable foreigners flow INTO her lap The
! prospect is bouIdless. This, added to her inhe.
rent powers OF increase, promises rapid aid
unparsiie.ed progression ct "a cnstl--Lcs, tlcn
Ter f'oiicy towards strangers be liberal and
frank! II IN increase of population judgments
tive Wees, a. well rs the spleldOr and comforts
OF society, lei the energy Of tne laws become
pn)portjon7teiy greater, he people OF hmeri-
ca are destined TO he great people. Let every
thing keep pace With their daily aggrandize-
nent. The same machinery wIich answers well
ON a amsll scale, may also fully answer ola large
one you lave only TO change lie proportions Ok
me various Psriss IN correspondent ratio.
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4 The monasticalage is fast relurning.--A ge-
neral Geramb has turned monk of La Trappe-.
General Dnuet is said 10 have embraced the
clerical PROFESSIONALISM faInoils Linioiean, one of
the principal actors in NV.e celebrated affair O.
theiytrac9 nacdiHs, IS now priest in Charles
ton IS. g. under an assumed name. We do
not despair to hear of Louis XVlu initiating such
examples; and retiring 10 monastery 10 con.
ceai hs disgrace, and expiatc ais sins III the old
affair Of the unfortunate Fayras, snd on other oc-
casions.--As to Bonsparte, lac Is already Re
cluse.
4 The improvements of Richmond increase, in
stead of relaxing. Industry is alive. Capi.
| ,aliStS neglect no prospect Of beusit.--They
seem 20 vie with each other i'll emuiOus enter
prize. A large sugar house and gias. house, are
recting on Bhurch Hill-An immense brewery
contenplated-We have seen the plan of MIR
Godefroy for the establishment of the Capitol
! square 1t surpasSss our expectations. The
: situation could not oe disposed OF TO better al
vantage. Soon tiist Plan viii deyeiOpe Itself u
ensemble.