Gazette Of The United States, & Philadelphia Daily Advertiser

Much is said of late of the expediency of sending an envoy extraordinary to deprecate the wrath of France; and that the man selected for that purpose should be known to possess the confidence of the government to which he shall be sent. In a similar instance, they say, Mr. Jay was sent to Great Britain on account of his partiality to that country. This is far from being a just statement-Mr. Jay had given the best evidence, that he had no partiality for any country but his own. That he could be neither awed, flattered or cajoled, by France or Great Britain, nor by both combined. That in all the affections of his heart he was a real American. Hence the virulent abuse, which has been returned for his eminent services.

But supposing the measure of sending an extra envoy agreed on, who shall be deputed? A man of the federal party? A friend of the President and of his administration? They have already been denounced by the terrible republic. From them the appeal has been made to the people. Hence those who propose the measure of sending an envoy, conclude justly, that such a character, so far from promoting conciliation, would inevitably produce increased irritation. What is then to be done? Shall we send a declared democrat? A man who is known to possess partiality to France? An enemy to the President and his administration? These men have stimulated France to commit those gross injuries of which we complain; and from the governor of S. Carolina down to the lowest street babbler of the party, they justify her intolerable aggressions. And are these the men to whom the honor, the interest of our country, and a redress of her wrongs are to be committed: Patriotism and generous indignation forbid.