Virginia Argus

INTERESTING POLITICAL MAXIMS.

"Peace is not to be obtained by weakness, but by firmness."

"Fortune will not long forget a nation which does not forget herself"

"Discouragement under misfortune would be more inexcusable, than extravagant exultation at success."

"Let then the military preparations be every where accelerated to sustain the negociations."

These sententious remarks, which we quote from the eloquent report of Count Fontanes to the French conservative senate, published in our last, (see 1st page this day's Argus) may be considered as the soundest political maxims, applicable to all nations & to all times. They are peculiarly useful to us at this period, and contain volumes of instruction and encouragement to our country. Are all parties sincerely desirous of an honorable peace with Great Britain? Let them listen to the monitory voice of history, wisdom and experience :- "Peace is not to be obtained by weakness, but by firmness."

Let Federalists especially remember, that peace is not to be obtained by withholding from the government the men and money necessary to enforce honorable and just conditions from the enemy. Let them not weaken the arm of the nation, by factious proceedings, exciting aversion to the public service, and dissention among the citizens but, if they want peace, let them present to the enemy a firm and vigorous attitude.

Have our military operations been unfortunate? Let us console ourselves by the cheering truth, that "fortune does not long forget a nation which does not forget herself." Let the opposition not forget their country; let them recollect its interests. & keep in mind the affections and duties they owe to it. Let them consider themselves Americans, and not Englishmen.

Are any discouraged under our past military miscarriages? They are more inexcusable than if they were extravagantly to exult at the success of our arms. They ought to blush to call themselves men, and yet grieve at the passing clouds which must soon be dissipated by the approaching sun of military glory. The times demand fortitude firmness and perseverance. The administration have used every effort to induce the enemy to negociate a peace; they have again entered into negociations; and it is a crying shame for any portion of the nation to give way to childish fears and lamentations, in place of aiding and invigorating the arm of government.

"Let, then, the military preparations be every where accelerated to sustain the negociations." Let no federalist discourage enlistments; let factious clamor be hushed, and every American do his duty to his country.

Balt. Whig.