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2f*l fCI itilli .he (i’licA ifl
the vl »c of faithful liiftory, See."
T*>e “ ©ppolinon party" (not content
h having hafclj' denounced Mr. Jes.
forfon ai the enemy of Gen. Walhington)
ha/c had the arrogant* and preemption
ft declare that they were the exclujivt
friends of that great man. But I trust
there arc few indeed who cun be deceiv
ed by fueli falfe pretention*, particularly
'"'hen we recollect that this fusion (with
i> n« exception?) is compofud of apostate
whigs, old tories, partisans of Monar
chy, pariixana of England, and of her
.’jnftitudon, and ccnfcqucnrjy cncmies,to
the principles for which Walhingfon and
the Republicans of this country lb noblv
contended. Had Gen. Washington been
supported during the revolution only by
rhofe men, who with so much modefiy call
rhemfelvcs his ** exclujive friends," wi t
should, in all probability, at this time
live under the mild government of Eng.
land and be honored with the appellation
Qf fuljeih to his Britannic Majclly.
Mr. JelFcrfon by his uniform attach
ment to Repuhlicanifm, has ever been par
ticularly obnoxious to the enemies ol li
berty, They well know that he enjoys
the confidence of a large majority of the
faverc'gn people of America. The mod
clrlpicable means are therefore resorted to
by this faClion to destroy his popularity,
li they can but eflfcft this, they flatter
themfclves that they will be able to fuc
ce.*J ia their dangerous machinations
again ft the conftituiion and liberties of
tneir country. But we trull the Repub
licans will by their vigilance be able to
counteract those intrigues, and thereby
prevent the “ reign of terror" from be
ing again introduced into our country.
BRUTUS.
LONDON, April 11.
ta 3 :f a letter from Canton , dated
November Is, 1802.
“ The bad markets which the dired
fliips have experienced this fcafon, is very
much owing to the internal commotions
in this country. I cannot fatisfadorily
account for it, but it appears tome, that
the Chinese government is nearly ripe for
a change. From what caufc it ia I know
nor, but the veil which has for so many
ages concealed from their understandings
their moral relation with each other, the
in'vferablc eppreffions to v. Inch the Chinese
have been fubjedl, from their Governors
of Provinces down to the lowed wretch
retted with a shadow of power, seems of
Uto years to have been progrellivcly lift
ed up. There have been formidable in
fcrreftioas lately, even within three days
journey of Canton ;—The Emperor’s
troops have been defeated fcvcral times
with great loss, and the insurgents are so
numerous and well connected, that even
when worsted in one quarter, they imme
diately rc-appcar with frelh vigour ia an
other;
NEW-YORK, June 16.
Capt. Thompson, of the Chip Ameri
can, who arrived yesterday in 30 days
from Lcdondcrry, has brought Irilk
prints to the 1 ith of May, and furnilhes
verbal accounts to the 15th. He was
credibly informed that London papers re
ceivcd at Londonderry jult previous to
his failing, mentioned, that Lord Whit
worth had received a paflport from Buo
naparte, and was on his return to Lon
don ; and that Gen. Andreofli had like,
wife demanded a paflport for Paris,—That
th® Chanti«l and North Sea fleets were
out-..that orders were issued for block
ading the ports of France, and that the
Ficnch coallfi in the fpacc of one week,
were lined with British cruifcr*.—The
hottest impress ever known, had taken
placs in all the Irilh ports ; old nsen of
4o years not being spared. Every symp
tom oi inenediate hoftilitics prevailed,
and there can be little doubt but that ere
this, war is renewed between England
and France,
Belfast, May 10.
Belffi News letter oJf.ce> May 10 th 10
o'clock, A* M,
We flop the press to Hate the arrival
«f the London papers of Friday last,
(May 6th) In a second edition of the
Courier we And the following molt im
portant, though most unwelcome intclli
•«nc® ;
WAR.
Jhife of Commons , quarter before five
o'clock.
Mr. Addington has just declared to the
Houle, that he expects Lord Whitworth
W in this country very fpcedily, and that
W general AndrccfS ha* applied this morn
ing for paflports for his return. At the
time Mr. Addington Hated, that
•die official communication could not be
made to this houfc till his lordlhip’s ar
jivsi in this wintry, Ho then msred (
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; tf.at ifc* licufe at in ilCr'g fi.cukf adjourn
to Monday,
Mr. Fox objeftcd to this nsorior.
he thought, under the circumliar.ee of
the country, the Iloufe ought to meet
to- morrow.
Lord Hawkefbury could not conceive
that any injury would arise from the tie.
lay propofol.
Mr. Gray moved an amendment,
t( that the hoafe fhouid oniy adjossrn nil
to morrow, inftcad of Monday.”
Mr. Canning supported Mr. Gray’s
amendment.
The houfc is dill fining, and -there it
likely to bs « dirifion.
Th« funds Friday morning, experi
enced great Actuations. They opened
at 6j, rose to 6r, fell hack rn 64; and
at i 2 o’clock were a* low as 62'.
PE TERSBURG, June 25.
We underliand that inllruTions are
given by government to the collectors, to
iffuc the Sea Letters to ail American vefi
fe! s leaving the ports of the United Stages
after the 25111 itift.
We have received the most lamentable
accounts from mod of the counties wed of
this town, of the situation of the prclent
crop of wheat : All agree, from the late
unfeafonablc weather, that at lead half
the crop w ill be lod.
RALEIGH, (n.«.) June 27.
On the 12th init. arrived at Wihning
ton, the fehooner Katy, Allen, 7 days
from Cape Francois:—The revolutionary
affairs of St. Domingo, dill remain is
awful uncertainty ; the brigan£ <en j.dlVf*
the whole country, except abu^ Cf two
miles round the principal seaport:,; no
troops of confequcnce had arrived, 4.1 d of
the few that were font, two regiments of
mercenaries had deferred to the enemy,
who have acquired such firength and ufc
such desperate modes of attack, that not
even the chofcn men of Buonaportc will
stand before them in the field of action.
In this dreadful situation the aimed cx
haudei inhabitants, are the only protec
tion to the country. —Several at temps
had been made to retake Tortupa, but
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after many severe engagements, and much
bloodshed, the whites were compelled to
leave it in poffdfion of the brigands.
Conformably to a late order of the Fird
Consul, General Rochambeau and fait*
will hereafter reside at the Cap*.
AUGUSTA, July 9.
Monday lad, being the 28th glorious
Anniversary of American Independence,
was celebrated in this city with great {pi
nt and fedivity. At an early hour the
Auguda Volunteer Company of Artille
ry, the Volunteer Rangers, and the An
guda Troop of Horfc, lately embodied,
appeared under arms and paraded. We
were greatly pleased with the exaft dis
cipline and foldier-likc appearance of these
different Companies, and wish they may
not diminifb in numbers, or relax in per
fecting so patriotic and laudable an indi
tation.
A number of refpcftable Citizens, dc
firous of exprefling their exultation, at
the return of that auspicious day, on
which the happy deftimes of millions 4'er
unborn were proclaimed to the world, fat
down at three o’clock to Dinner, at the
City Hotel, and, after having feafted
on the bed things the season could afford,
gave the following patriotic and liberal
sentiments:
id. The day we celebrate—May it
continue a glorious anniversary to the
Tons Columbia till time is no more.
Music —Hat I Columbia.
ad. The Prefidentof the United States
—May he always be rewarded according
to his merits. —Yankey Doodle,
3d. the heads of departments—Always
honed men and faithful servants. —White
Cockade,
4th. The memory of the brave and
immortal Washington—The pride of A
merica, and the ornament of human na
ture. 3 cheers— Wajhingtoa' t March.
sth. The heroes of the American re
volution, who exposed their lives in de
fence of their country— May thev be re
warded in Heaven and remembered ou
earth —Rojltrt Cajlle,
6th. Unanimity to our citizens, peace
to our country, and prosperity attend all
our undertakings —Hajie to the Wedding.
7th. Our Governor—May Georgia
continue to flouridi under his jud ani
virtuous adminidration— Chanticlear .
Bch. May the enslaved nations of thfc
earth soon be free, and until then, ma'
our doors continue open to the oppreflci
and pcrfccutcd of ail nations— it. Pa
trick's Day,
qth. r i he men of the Union, who dan
b: hoped ip tire werft *f
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ioth. Our Saiafori anil Repiefcofa
-1 fives in Congrcfs—May they never de
sire from the right line of Republican
ism and dufv — Pref dent’s March.
iith. Mn honor and honefiy govern
the hearts of mankind— Shtlfy,
u'h. Our filler Ohio—Though the
1 lad, not the lead in public spirit and pa
> rrio.'io feelings
1 i A free Prcfj—May the renom
■ on* ft; i>s of those that would abuse it,
| resell on thrmfelves.
14th. 'The Ar:s and Manufactures of
J America—Msv our general n,nd {rate go
j sermcen 7 !* conrione to protest them with
i a generous and f lie ring hand-fi^T
r 5 7 h > 'ur brother Republicans ia Eu
; ropt — May they live to fee such cays as
1 tint.
j i6;h. Our Envoy Extraordinary to
j France—May his million be crow nod with
| fucccfs.
17th. The Fair of America—May
they live to love, as we love t© live.
Another party of Citizens, as well as
the Volunteer Companies, Dined at Ash
ton’s, where, we understand, they spent
the day ;r» greeted harmony and con
| triviality, — During ttic deputa
tions from the different Companies
each other friendly and complimentary
viiirs, tnanifsfting the mod fraternal and
patriotic feelings on the occasion.
At night there was an excellent dis
play of Fire. Works, prepared by the
Artillery Company—and a Bail given
by the Volunteer Cprps, at Aihton’s,
where the Ladies had an opportunity of
participating ia the hilarity and fatisfac
tioa which the Citizens in general felt
and exprefied daring the day,
Phi following ivcn the Ttajis drank hy
the Artillery Company :
1. The Day—May it long be celebrated
by a united and virtuous people. 3 guns.
2. The memory of the Illullrious
Waiaingtoß, while we mourn his loss,
may we remember his councils. 1 gun.
5. The President of the United States.
1 gun.
4. Gen. Charles Cotefvvorth Pinckney,
the firm patriot and enlightened ilatef
man. 1 gun.
5. Rufus King—May he receive an
affedionarc welcome to his native land,
and continue to enjoy the confidence of
hit fellow citizens. 1 gun.
6. The Governor and State of Geor
gia. 1 gun.
7. The memory of those departed he
roes who fought and bled to support the
day we celebrate. 1 gun.
8. The United States of America—
Free and Independent, may no perfidy or
pufilianimity fully their honor, and no
rashness endanger their union. 1 gun.
9. The judges of the United States,
dependent only on God and their good
behaviour. 1 gun.
to. The Militia and Army of the U
nited States. 1 gun,
11. Our infant Navy—May it be sup
plied with plenty of powder and ball ro
pay tribute to the Barbary Powers. 1 gun
12. The Couftitutioo of the United
States—Success to its real friends, and
reformation to its enemies, i gun.
13. Agriculture—May the prolific
fields of America, and the bleflinag of
r o
Heaven be always adequate to the relict
of those who lack the Halfof life. 1 gun.
14. The Commerce of the United
States. 1 gun.
15. The liberty of the Press, Hire
{trained by power, and undefiled by li
centiousness. i gun.
16. The Fair of America—May the
foldicr’s chief glory be, to protect their
virtue and independence, from the insults
of our enemies. 1 gun.
1 17. The State of Ohio—May it be
i come a difringuifked star in the azure field
of Federalism. 1 gun.
The Toafls drank by the Rangers were as
follow:
1. The 4th of July 1776 —On the
sacred altar of Independence we offer up
the homage of a nation’s gratitude, the
vows of a nation’s fidelity, 3 platoons.
2. Thv United States of America—
May they ever continue the abode of li
berty, and the afyi«m of the oppressed.
3 platoons.
3. The President of the United States
—ln the delineation of his character “ the
vivid pencil of genius cannot brighten a
trait, nor the blighting breath of calum
ny obfeure.” 3 platoons.
4. The memory of the Illuftriou*
* Washington—May the laurels which
shadow his tomb with monumental glory,
be cultivated ky “age:-,” yel «n#*rp.”
3 ffetsena.
i
i p Ccs grJ3eraJ.£rs r r 'ypt~.r.:rnts
—Ma/ they never forget, ih-aTley
the reprefemadvrs of"a fovueigr, a:-'d
free people—j platoon,
6. Universal fufrrage—The b:;£s of
our freedom and independence, r,&y it
never be abridged, i platoon.
7. The freedom of the prtu«—Th-
Palladium of our rights, may 1: uer
speak the bolded truth, beyond wlujj
only is licentioufncfs. j platoon.
8. Governor Milkdge—Georgia re.
veres him as her firfl magilfrate, and th*
uniform fapporter ©f her rights. a ph.
toons.
g. The Miiifia—The cheap defence
of Nations, and the impenetrable (hid'd,
of Liberty, 1 platoon.
10. General Jackfon —Who, to un-
Ciaken patriotism, unites the abilities cf
the dateftaan and the qualities of a foldicr.
2 platoons.
11. The Navy—May it ever fupporc
that honor and dignity, which the Ame
rican flag, as the cnfign of a great nation
is by right entitled to. 1 platoon.
12. Abraham Baldwin and Peter Ear--
ly—That firmnefs of mind, intelligence
and perspicuity of reasoning, which ths
former has so long displayed in his coun
try’s ier vice, is ably supported by
patriot iim and abilities of the. 1
latter. 2 platoons.
I S’ Agriculture and Commerce— The
great fctirces cf our national profpeiity,
and the leading avenues to domeUrc hap
piness, wealth and independence, 1 pla
toon.
14. The University of Georgia—May
it be the feat of virtue as v/eii as of Csi*
ence. 1 platoon.
IC. The Fair Daughters of Columbia
—.Schooled in the paths of virtue, may
they never fmiie upon thofc who would
“owe their greatness to their country's
ruin.” 3 platoons,
16. The Volunteer Uniform Corps
throughout the Union---May they emu
late with each other in the punctual per
formance of their duty, their support to
the government and submission to the laws,
1 platoon.
17. The State of Georgia, situated at
the extremity of the Union—-May the
exertions of her citizens ever prove an in
furmoumahlc barrier tor the defence of
our more Northern Brethren. 1 platoon*
Toafh bj the Citizens,
r. The DAY we celebrate.
а. The United States of America,
3. The Federal Conflitatinn.
4. The memory of General Wafhingtoif*
5. The Heroes and Sages of ’76.
б. 'The Prefldenc of the United States.
7. The Vice-Prcfidcnt of the United
States.
8. The Congress.
g. The Head* of Departments.
10. Our Miniflcrs at Foreign courts*
11. The American Navy,
12. The Militia.
13. Free commercial intercourse with
all nations.
14. May the “ mouth of labor” ever
reap the legitimate fruits of her indaftry.
15. The canonical arguments of one
Teamen, the founded doctrine in defence J
of our political rights.
16. The union of all honed men.
17. The American fair.
After the Prefidcnt retired, was
“Judge Walton, the patriot of ’7 5.”
The fallowing are the icafts drank by the
Aug:,jia Troop of llorft at Mr. Carrie's,
1. The 4th of July 1776 —May each
fuccecding anniversary ot this memorable
day, give new energy to American pat
riotism.
2. The memory of General Washing
ton—May the gratitude of his country be
equal to his mighty virtues.
3. The wisdom and firmnefs of thofo
patriots, who conceived and proclaimed
that Independence for the celebration
of which wc arc this day afiembled.
4. The Conditation of the United
States—May that fpii it of freedom which
didated and adopted this bed fydem of
government, ever guard it inviolate.
5. The Prefidcnt of the United States
—May the true intcred and happiness of
these United States he the governing prin
ciple of his official affs.
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6. The Congress of the United States.
—May the influence cf faction be banifh
od by the wisdom ani parity of their
mcafarcs.
7. The Judiciary of the United States
—May it never yield to any. invafiem of
its conftitutiooal powers.
8. The Militia of America—May a
fpsrit for order and diciphac, a prompt aa.i
ardent zeal to xepei aggressions, prove
them to be the Tape defenders. es thedit
coaatry’s rights.
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