The Delaware Gazette

QUERIES,

For the serious consideration of every true American.

While we have received injuries yet unatoned, and which are just causes of war, from both England and France--and while it is uncertain whether these nations will give us honorable satisfaction, or add insult to injuries--is it not impolitic and base, to say to them and to the world, that we will not, even in the last resort, go to war in defence of our violated rights?

While the claws of the lion are fastened upon us, and he evidently seeks us for his prey, is it not the extreme of folly, baseness and cowardice, to talk of his justice and magnanimity, and to seek his protection?

If we have been, and still are able to contend with the British lion, who, in his naval power, flies on the wings of the wind and bears the thunder of the tempest--is it not unwise to gorge his rapacity and contribute to his strength, from a fear that his power will be subdued, or transferred to other hands, that have not, and for a century to come, cannot have the skill to use it with such desolating effect as it is now used?

For those who hold the negative in these Queries, I should be glad to find in the English language milder epithets than fools, cowards, or traitors.

Those who answer in the affirmative, rely on the justice of the American cause, and our ample means for its honorable support.

Boston Patriot.