Gazette Of The United States, & Philadelphia Daily Advertiser

AUGUSTA, MAY 18.

It is not at all surprising, that the unfortunate State of Georgia should be singled out by our enemies, as the properest to commence their plundering system of war upon; indeed the leading characters of our Government, appear to be anxiously looking forward to the period-that will incorporate them with the "terrible Republic." It is then, and not till then, that the great body of the citizens will be enabled to distinguish the real friends of good order and government, from the infernal vipers, who have stung their repose for two years past. Were a proof necessary to substantiate the truth of these observations, we should have to trace no further than to the famous remonstrance of the 9th of February last: After reciting the many grievances under which the State laboured from the unprecedented tyranny and oppression of Congress, it goes on to observe, "that the great charter of our liberties, the declaration of Independence, charged George the IIIrd as a tyrant, for raising the condition of new appropriations of land in the following words: "He has endeavored to prevent the population of these States for that purpose, refusing to pass laws to encourage migrations thither, and raising the conditions of new appropriations of land." "The comparison (continues the remonstrance) we are sorry to observe, is but too striking, if not in favor of the British Government."

This is indeed, as a member of the union, carrying the principles of expatriation to a very unusual pitch. But what are we to think of a man holding a military command, publicly declaring, that were the French to commence hostilities, he should not hesitate to take a part with them? We cannot help thinking, that the declaration would warrant an arrest, if the Commander in Chief had firmness, or knowledge of his duty, or inclination to exercise the authority the Government has put into his hands.