Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-13

WOO, aiteT performing ueeQS WHICH out
shone in splendor, those of Cyrus or Alex
snder; and possessing himself OF the most
extensive empire that the world has seen
since The days Of Cbarlemagne, was al
length forced 10 submit TO British tyranny,
and linger out the remainder.ot his lite in
miserable exile upon the Island of st. He.
lena. Spain too, cared to grasp the sword,
and inscribe Oh her standard, liberty or
death; and as the first step towards free
dom, abolished the inquIsition, which the
progress of learning had taught them to be-
lieve, waslhe principle support OF monar-
Cby. But here again, We see those legit-
mate monsters of the Holy alliance, who
view with an equally jealous eye, the
march oflearning and the spirit oil liberty,
exertipg every nerve to snbIugate this de-
voled land, and erect the throne upon its
former corrupt basis By overthrowing the
constitution In this effort, unsshctioned
by any principle of the laws of nations
fatally, yes! o Spain, fatally for hee,
they have succeeded.
In South America too, the Genius oil III.
berty sought an abode, and stimulated The
inhabitants to follow the example OF their
northern brethren, by throwing off the
yoke of tyranny and forming republican
government--and a Bolivar arose, to ren-
der his name and country compa'not WIN
our Westinghouse Although The pro
yinces of South America may not be gov
erned by laws equally wise with ours. yet
ne rejoice that they have established, and
thus tar maintained their independence;
and we have heard our chief magistrate,
whose virtue and talents efnitle him to the
greatest respect, advising the representa-
tives OF this nation to look with Jealous
eye upon any attempt on the part OF the
Holy Alliance 10 hriDg those states, which
they hare acknowledged to be free and IN
dependent, again into state OF colonial
subiection. Let US now turn to the affairs
of our own country, and see her, AMID all
these political convu!sions y national chan
ges, rising 10 national Importance, extend.
ing her territory over the western w1fds,
admitting new states into the Union, until
Der Eumber is very considerably lncreas-
ed, when our peace is AGAIN to be disturb
ed. For we find it necessary 10 resort to
arms 10 resist the obnoxious British orders
in council, and to maintain the liberty and
dignity of the nation, and defend our IN
jured rights.
am myself far from believing, that a
perpetual peace with Great Britain could
have been expected, or even wished Tor.
Thirty years of peace had well nigh pros,
trated our liberties. We were tramel|ed and
handcutfeG by British influence; we were
sleeping under this banefGl influence, and
bat tor the war, we should not perhaps,
lot l,crnuopnd
of this Influence Indeed, believe there
is political enmity between this country
and Great Britain: Britain is Jealous OF
our increasing commerce, and naval glo.
ry she will never forgive Us our inde-
pendence. This war gave US navy, and
a navy will be our defence and future safe
guard against foreign invasion, and at the
sane time guard and protect our com
merce That this war has been OF great
service to vs., cannot be doubted it has
taught Britain TO remember and respect
our Strength it has also taught us to res
pect ourselves, and feel confidence in
our power and resources; 1t has strength
ened and perfected our uBion, by extend
ing our system of internal improvement,
and improving our manufacturing and ag~
ricutural interest. The glories we &C
quired during this war, commanded the
respect and establishment OF Europe On
the ocean, we succeeded in humbliDg
British pride-0Ar priysteers visited her
shores, carrying with them examples OF
heroism and humanity, and teaching Bri-
fish men of war the lessons Of their art,-
how to conquer, and how 70 be generous
While at home, the victories OF Erie,
ChampIain, Piattsburg. Niagara, and New
Orleans, rivalled all the glorles OF the he
volu.ion. And now, my fellow citizens,
we live under the wisesi, the best constr
tuition and laws, that ever served TO make
a nation happy Our constitution knows
nor acknowledges no particular religious
sect or denomination, but protects alike
the religion OF every people ,AmerIca, al"
lords TO the Turk bis mosque, to the Jew
his synagogue, TO the Catholic bis chapel,
and to the Protestant his church. Among
many glorious characteristics that adorn the
the annals of America, are the number OF
her wise and humane institutions, ana her
extensive liberaliy which views win
sympathy, and alleviales with aIacF''y,
the sufferings, not only OF her own, but OF
far distant and almost unknown nations.
This liberal,y has been abuDdsnlly ma
infested by he formation of numerous bl'
be societies, for the propagation OF the
holy scriptures, and missionary societies,
who have sent their agents even to the de-
serls of Africa, to convert the Pagan and
Mahometau to knowledge of the Chris
tan religion, and proclaim peace on
earth, and good will towards men. Va
rjous other societies have also been form.
ed, and literally supported such as CO.
limitation societies, and societies for aid