The New Hampshire Gazette

From the Statesman.

The people of America have lolled in the chair of luxury, and in a short period of time have become rich and powerful. Their success, and rapid advancement to wealth, strength and dignity is equalled by few nations, and surpassed by none. It is irrational to suppose that we can always proceed in the same path without some impediments to obstruct our progress. While the plains of Europe have flowed with torrents of blood- while carnage and distress have reigned triumphant-while all grades of age and sex have fallen at the point of the bayonet, the prosperous people of America have remained silent spectators of the scene, and enjoyed the fruits of their industry. To remain forever in this happy condition was not to be expected, for threatening aspects convinced us that we should ere long be drawn into the perilous vortex.

The great contending powers of Europe have violated every principle of honor and justice. Towards us every act of hostility has been offered without provocation. They have obstructed-our commerce in such a manner as to leave no other alternative but to lay an embargo, to save our property from their grasp; or from plunging ourselves into a precipitate war, the consequences of which are known to every good and reflecting man.

The embargo, like every other measure of government, is treated with derision and contempt by the federalists, who are plotting for the ruin of our country. Since this measure has been adopted, it has in a great degree, brought Great Britain to a sense of her duty-Her subjects are already in a state of rebellion, and she is now tottering on the verge of destruction.

Ever Since the American revolution, we have been desirous to cultivate friendship and to keep up a good understanding with her; in return, we have received nothing but base ingratitude. On the ocean our flag has been insulted, our neutrality has been violated, our property has been confiscated, and our citizens have been murdered within our own waters, in cool blood; and yet (say the federalists) we have no reason for complaint. For the murder of Pierce, the dastardly and aggravating attack on the Chesapeake, and numberless other violations of our honor, we have received no reparation. Their outrages upon the feelings and independence of the friends of American liberty, are not to be forgotten, before the perpetrators have made atonement for the injury. Notwithstanding these unparalleled outrages, we have committed no act of injustice towards them. All we have done is to pursue such measures as will save our own property, without regard to any one, -of this measure no well wisher to his country ought to complain.

If the federalists had the magnanimity to co-operate with the measures of the national government-if they had been ready to support our rights and liberties--if they had been ready to resist any insult that we might have received from any foreign nation-In short if the American people had come forward and shown a spirit of energy and unity, we will venture to say, that before this time, the embargo would have been removed, and our commerce would have been in a flourishing condition. Instead of this they have used every possible means to bring the measures of government into contempt, and have openly encouraged the "many headed monster to rear up his head, and talk through the land." To a sober and reflecting mind this would seem impossible, but it is nevertheless too true.

It is asked, what good effects will arise from the various town meetings which have been called? We answer none. The manner which was suggested to carry on a partial trade is too contemptible for a moments reflection, and too degrading to the independence of our country. In every instance they have been called through the instigation of the Essex Junto. Their object is not commerce--It is to elevate themselves by deceiving their deluded followers. As their schemes have failed in every other attempt, they are now determined to do it even at the price of the existence of the nation.

But to conclude :--If the administration is firm, and remain undaunted by the menaces and threats of a desperate party. America will be preserved from the desolating calamities of internal commotion and external annoyance, and again be restored to prosperity and happiness.

INDEPENDENCE.