No. 1 OF VOL. VIII.] BALTIMORE, SATURDAY, MARCH 4, 1815. Hæc olim meminisse juvabit-VIRGIL WHOLE NO. 183. Printed and published by H. NILES, South-st. next door to the Merchants' Coffee House, at $5 per ann. Retrospect and Remarks. The publication of this number, for want of people rushed to the sea board to meet the inpaper, was delayed until the Friday after its date. vader, and beat and discomfit the best proved Nothing but a spirit of prophecy could have foretold veterans of the old world, provided with all the misfortune, and money could not repair it-we the needful requisites for the fight, and led were forced to bear it as well as we could. It is probably the last time that we shall be so circum-on by the ablest and most experienced genestanced. It has deranged our affairs not a little. rals. The battles on the Niagara frontier, where the regulars under Brown, Scott, Gaines and others, earned immortal wreaths of glory, in contending foot to foot and bayoThe last six months is the proudest period net to bayonet with the chosen troops of Engin the history of the republic. The review land-and at Orleans, where the militia under presents us with a galaxy of glorious war-high-souled Jackson and his great co adjutors, deeds, terminating in an honorable peace, repulsed, with carnage dreadful to think of, happily signed in the very arms of victory; the same valiant foe-have convinced all that a period without blot or blemish, save in the our people do not wish peace because they are ill-timed meeting at Hartford: which, though afraid of war! No-no. Nor shall the subit was disreputable to our country, reflected lime actions of Macomb be forgotten-and no credit on the enemy. What its ulterior history delight to tell how that with 3000 men, object was, we are not assured of-though it the half of them militia, hastily collected, he appears to have been to have made a "sepa- beat the governor general of the British posrate peace" But the project of the jacobins sessions in North America, at the head of was looked into contempt by the people. 15,000 veterans, forming together the best apSuccess has crowned our arms in a wonder-pointed and most powerful army ever collectful manner. The engle-banner, sustained by ed in the new world-an army that was to the hand of God, through hosts of heroes, tri-have penetrated to Albany, to erect the royal umphantly waved over Champlain, at Platts- standard and hold up a rallying point for traiburg, at Baltimore, at Mobile, and New-Or-tors! Whatever may be the share of our disleans; and some signal victories were gained grace for the capture of Washington, that of at sea-so that the war was finished in a blaze our late enemy, at Plattsburg, spunges off the of glory, as though the Great Arbiter of all stain, and leaves other victories, and especial things had decreed that the wisdom and forti-ly the magnificent affair at Orleans, as clear tude of our government, and the desperately gain in the account of honor. It is true, that, daring courage, invincible patience and inge-as to treason and traitorous proceedings, we pious qualities of our people, should be tried have had ten thousand times as much as Engin a short contest, to secure future peace and land had to bear against; but our resistance establish our mild and benevolent institutions. of it and them, adds to the general virtue-like Hail, holy freedom!-What though traitors that of gold made pure in the furnace, defying within, and barbarians without, assailed thy banner.-they have retired before the nervous Our little navy had advantages that the arm of thy sons, and left thy stars unsullied! ariny did not possess it had experience; and, We had shewn to all the world our love of from the first onset, was victorious. Oh the peace, and astonished all people with our for-element where it was supposed it would be bearance. We have alike astonished it by a come an easy prey, "the star-spangled banner" single handed contest with a nation that has floated triumphant Our list of naval woraspired to govern it, and demonstrated to man-thies extends just as far as our people had the kind a capacity to acquire a skill in arms to opportunity to distinguish themselves. Hull conquer the conquerors of the conquerors of led the way, and Blakeley, by a duplicate of vicall." as Wellington's invincibles were modest-tory, closed the career: but it was the singuly stiled, to play on our fears. And that, al-lar good fortune of Perry and Macdonough to though in the degrading language of a Mr. beat, in desperate fight, and capture superior Quincy, formerly a member of congress, we British fleets Such is the renown of our navy, could hardly be "kicked into war."-yet, hav that no commander of an American ship will ing entered into the strife, materials sprung dare to avoid a contest with any other not greatforth to accomplish deels that would have ly his superior-the flag is nailed to the mast. graced the fairest pages of Greek or Roman Hum nity will strike it only to a fearful odds. history. Fresh from the plough, our gallant Let this spirit be cherished by a reasonable in VOL. VIII. A all corrosion. Grease of the navy-national glory is nation- and luxurious priests of the established al strength. Our tars, with venturous hand, church! Are we to growl and grumble at this, have snatched the trident, and will never yield and not to esteem the countless blessings we it to an equal foe-and, with like daring, our enjoy-not calculating that the cause that soldiers have demolished the reputation of the made these slight impositions necessary, REBritish, acquired by a hundred battles, that DEEMED THE INDEPENDENCE OF THE UNITED "nothing could withstand their bayonet."- STATES? If we had not resisted-if we had The empty boast was inurned by Brown and longer tamely borne with the lusts and ambiScott, at Erie and Chippewa. tion of England, we should have been the Nor have our private armed vessels less sus- victim of her despotism, and have become her tained the honor of their country. Though slave. So much were we engulphed in our it was so that they who could have done the love of gain, so much were we sold by our most in this species of warfare, thought it trading men to Britain and her politics-that, more moral and religious to trade with and like the poor bird, beguiled by a serpent, we aid and comfort the enemy than pursue it, yet should, though, perhaps, with much fluttering the spirit of the navy was so equally infused and flouncing, have entered, of ourselves. the into the breasts of all our sea-faring men, that deadly jaws, wide extended to receive the glothey "bearded” the "lion in his den;" and now rious prey. But, thanks be to God, the charm hold many of the ports of Great Britain and was broken-the basilisk was seen in his true Ireland in actual blockade. They have cap colors, and the almost-captivated republic etured at least two thousand British ships, and scaped, to "bruise the serpent's head" This were just getting into the best way of manag-victory-this rescue from perdition, was worth ing them. By the mastery of their seaman- the war, and our heroes died not in vain.ship, they laughed at pursuit; or, like the They sealed the SAFETY of their country by eagle of the Alleganies, pounced on their game, their glorious deeds. The force, power and effect of the class of We are free to confess we have been frevessels generally used as privateers began to quently pained by the proceedings of the be universally acknowledged; and the govern- thirteenth congress-but as it is now dead, let ment lately took up a plan (which, I believe, it rest in peace! Its dilly dally proceedings, I first recommended) for annoying the enemy much love of speaking and timidity of acting, by them. We had done enough for glory on should serve as a beacon to future legisla the sea; and it was time to have entered the tures. In the late proceedings of the house of contest in a way by which we could have done representatives, on a military peace establishour enemy the most harm, to bring about ment, we see that that body was determined, peace, and secure it. to the last, to let the minority govern. It has But no sooner had we acquired the skill and been the constant policy and unwearied enexperience necessary to give the war its full deavor of the opposition, to lessen the glory of force, than the sword was returned to its scab the army; and they would cap the whole by bard. It was "not drawn without cause nor cutting down the peace establishment so low sheathed without honor," and we hail return-as to make an employment in it too contemped peace with unspeakable joy. It best suits tible for the high-souled men that now have the genius of our people and the spirit of our command; and give it to weak and imbecile government. The former have no fat offices hands. What in the present state of the to fill, nor can the latter have ambition, ex-world, are we instantly to cast off all the becept to gain the good opinion of those with nefits acquired at so great an expence of lives whom they must shortly mix, in common life; and treasure?-to trample under foot the exUNPENSIONED, except by the purity of their perience of men and things obtained at such own hearts. The war has cost us many valua- immense cost? Nine-tenths of our reverses, ble lives, and much money. The first is be- and, perhaps, a third of the whole expendiyond estimation, and irretrievable; but the ture of the war, arose from a want of knowsecond, a matter of no consequence; for we ledge of those, or in those, whose business it can pay all our debts in a few years with ease. was to conduct or take a part in its concerns. The revenu accruing for the year ending 1st We were ignorant how to manage any of its of March next will probably amount to forty various and important branches; and, with the millions, for the extra duties on foreign goods best materials to form an army and most will last so long; and it is probable they will abundant means to subsist one in the world, be, with some proper exceptions, generally every thing was wretchedly bungled, Pike's continued--at least they ought. The resources affairs excepted, for he was a soldier. In proof our country are immense; and it only cess of time, we had other soldiers-and the wanted a bold and steady hand to bring them establishments we now have to provide for the forth. The people talk much about the taxes comfort of the troops and supply them with -the whole levied are not equal to half the all things necessary to fight our battles, or amount of the tythes paid by the people of administer to the relief of the sick and woundEngland to their fox-hunting, card-playing ed, and preserve the health of the men, Iren Finances of New-York. Brief abstract of the comptroller's report. The funds of the state are stated at $4,244,638 26 During the last year, the funds have been augmented by various items to $334,167 34 ture to say would re-transact all that was her gallantry, she will COMMAND a little while done in the war, with half the cost of life and hence, through her increased population and money, expended. The navy, it seems, is to multiplied resources of wealth and power. be increased-this is well; I am sincerely pleased with the idea. But, in point of real utility, what has the navy done compared with the army, taking out the lake battles? It has added to the strength of the nation by the glory of its deeds-so has the army. Perry's victory on Erie, or Macdonough's on Cham-1 plain, would have availed us little, but for the after-operations of Harrison and Macomb; and, The annual revenue to be derived from these by our army on the Canada frontier, we kept funds, the present year, is estimated at $317,745 82 three times our own force employed, which To which is added estimated receipts otherwise would have been let loose on our sea-board "to destroy all places assailable:" And, as to gallant actions-those on the Nia And also suffered a dimunition of Leaving an actual increase of on account of principal of debts due year, are estimated at 87,722 85 $246,444 49 125,000 472,905 72 Leaving a deficit to be provided for of $30,159 90 od, to The debts due from the state, Actual augmentation 1,310,912 11 $25,306 23 exclusive of unli $1,803,685 00 861,457 89, during the year 90,380 of 50,987 06 The revenue to be derived from this fund the current year, is estimated at at $39,392 95 $57,539 88 $18,260 81 The fund for the promotion of literature is stated gara, at Orleans, &c. will bear a comparison Making the total estimated receipts $442,745 82 with any at sea; and they were of incalculably The ordinary expences of the current more importance. Let honor be given where honor is due. Without adverting to those of great names and high renown, let us take our fellow-townsman, the modest Towson, as a case in point. Has he not done things that Hull, Joncs or Decatur" could do no more than emulate? His guns were, frequently, "muzzle to muzzle" with those of the enemy, and his desperate band grappled with the foe, and killed them with the rammers of their own guns! Had a naval officer done this, the world would have run wild with his praise. I think 1814, there is no one that has more freely contri- And diminished buted to extol our naval heroes than myself. Every incident belonging to their fame, has been carefully collected and preserved-I have let nothing escape a record that might redound to their honor; and would resist, with all the force in my power, "the first dawning of an attempt" to deteriorate from the reputation they have so fairly won;-but I would also be just to the gallant spirits of the army, Quebec, Saturday, Dec. 21, 1815-This day, at who have earned equal laurels, and not suffer one o'clock, his excellency the governor in chiet myself to be played upon by those who hate came down in state to the legislative council, and it, because it has beaten the "invincibles" of the gentleman usher of the black rod was sent down being seated on the throne with usual solemnities; Wellington, and gloriously maintained the to the assembly, to command the attendance of that honor of the United States, in contests where house; and the members being come up, the hon. those persons wished defeat and disaster. speaker of the legislative council signified his excelI would, therefore, hope that the peace lency's pleasure that they should return to the usual establishment may be sufficiently large to their speaker, and present him to his excellency on place of their sittings, and choose a fit person to be preserve the experience derived in the war, Tuesday, the 24th, at 1 o'clock. and that we may not, by a false economy, Tuesday, Dec. 24-His excellency being seated on contribute to future waste and disgrace, ten the throne, and the assembly with Mr. Papineau, times more grievous than the expence of sup their speaker elect, being in attendance below bar, porting it. At all events, let the affairs of the honorable the speaker of the legislative council Europe be settled before the proposed reduc expressed his excellency's allowance of the choice tion is made to 6,000 men. of the house of assembly; and then his excellency was pleased to deliver the following gracious specchi Gentlemen of the legislative council, Provincial Parliament. LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL CHAMBER. However great the sufferings of the war, we have great countervailing advantages, such Gentlemen of the house of assembly, I have availed myself of an early period after the as the acquirement of knowledge, renown, in-close of the active operations of the war, to summuok ternal wealth and strength, and security; of you to the discharge of your legislative duties. which we design to take a future opportunity meet you in the full assurance that the deliberation. to speak-proud in the belief that America in the first session of the present provincial parlia now stands in the first rank of nations; atic loyalty, and by a disposition to cordiality, durable ment will be distinguished by principles of patri(2 tapk that, granted at present, by courtesy, to dence and mutual good wift, I have to call your attention to the renewal of those is so essential to the public service, and without states, formed for the welfare of the people and the which your exertions, nd my own, alike must ne permanent security of the province, which are about cessarily diminish in influence and effect. to expire; and I indulge a confident expectation that in all the measures which shall be adopted by you, his royal highness the prince regent will receive fresh proofs of the high sense you entertain War Events. secretary of the navy. of the excellent constitution which his majesty has Copy of a letter from commode Patterson to the been graciously pleased to confer upon this country. His majesty's subjects have to lament his continuNew Orleans, 27th January, 1815. ance of indisposition, with which the king has so Sra-The enemy having retreated, as Id the long been afflicted; and our affectionate attach-honor to inform you by my letter of the 20th instant, ment to his majesty prompts us ot this moment the I have the pleasing duty only left of reporing to more deeply to deplore a fatality which xcludes our you, that during the late most eventful struggle for venerable monarch from the genera exultation of the preservation of this important portion of the United States, I have received from all the officers his subjects, and of his allies. The re-establishment of ancient thrones in their whom I have the honor to command, every aid and just rights, the suuversion of the cyranny which had support which could possibly be rendered; they oppressed them,nd the return of tranquility and have been exposed to extraordinary hardships, both order, to a world long disturbed, are subjects of by day and night, to all the changes of this unstable sincere congratulation, and demand our gratitude clime, in this inclement season of the year, performto that Onnipotent in which alone could haveing the most arduous duties on shore, out of the wrought the consummation. line of their profession, independent of their ordina Peace, which tras blessed the nations of Europe, ry duties; and all has been borne and executed with has not yet extended her influence o the councils of a cheerfulness and alacrity that reflects upon them America. The high pretensions, and implacable the highest credit; and that the unwearied exertions dispositions of the government of the United States of the small naval force on this station, from the first has disappointed the desire of his royal highness the appearance of the enemy, has contributed, in a great prince regent, for an honorable termination to a war, degree, to his expulsion, is freely acknowledged by which has assumed a particularly vindictive charac- the gallant general commanding the land forces, ter. Individuals have thus been exposed to horrors and will be, I trust, by all who have witnessed their unparalled in the latter history of civilized warfare; endeavors to effect the end, which has so happily but it is alone to be attributed to the repeated out-and with so little loss been accomplished. It affords Pages of the enemy; which from the magnanimity me great pleasure to have in all cases co op rated of his majesty, ani the consequent forbearance of with the army to the entire satisfaction of their his troops remained long unavenged by an offended commander. people. Captain Henley merits my acknowledgments for The proud capital at Washington, has however, his unremitted attention to the execution of the as a just retribution, experienced a similar fate to various duties committed to him, particularly the that inflicted by an American force on the seat of go- superintendance of the erection of two batteries on vernment in Upper Canada. The operations contem- the bayou Saint John, and one opposite this cityplated on the shores of Lake Champlain, were com- His gallant conduct on the night of the 23d ultimo, pletely frustrated by the failure of our naval means as already detailed, (the fire from the Carolina proin the very onset of the enterprize. ving, as I have since learned, truly destructive to The reinforcement I have received from his majes-the enemy, and producing disorder and confusion in ty's government, have enabled me to diminish the their troops, giving to our army a manifest advan pressure of the war on the inhabitants of the protage) and for the able assistance I received from vince; but on alt occasions, when I have called for him when serving at the marine battery erected by their services, the alacrity, and zeal, with which me on the right bank of the river, where he remained they have been rendered, sufficiently testify their till the departure of the enemy. faithful, loyal and patriotic adherence to his majesty. To lieutenant Lewis Alexis, commanding the Notwithstanding a state of war, prosperity dwells naval arsenal at this place, I am greatly indebted among you. After a long and severe campaign, the for his indefatigable exertions to furnish the various American army has been compelled to surrender the munitions, &c. which were constantly required for partial advantages it had gained in the upper pro-nished with a promptitude and correctness that rethe navy, army and militia, and which were furvince, and you have been secured from aggression. Gentlemen of the house of assembly, flects upon him and those under his immediate comI shall direct to be laid before you a statement of mand, as named in the accompanying copy of a the provincial revenue of the crown, and of the ex-letter from him, the greatest credit-his services penditure during the last year. and merit entitle him to the notice of the depart The demands of the public service continuing va- ment. rious and large, Flook to your liberality for continued Great credit is also due to lieutenant Charles C. exertions to meet them-for a renewal of a produc- B. Thompson for his great exertions in fitting his tive revenue bill, not established in the last session, ship for service, with a crew obtained by coercion and of such of the provisions of the army bill act from the streets of the city, composed of all nations, as it shall be deemed expedient to adopt for the future. I recommend also to your attention, the improve ment of the communications in the province. Gentlemen of the legislative council, Gentlemen of the house of assembly, (English excepted) two-thirds of whom could not speak or understand English, for the spirited fire supported by his ship on the 28th ult, and his continted endeavors to annoy the enemy when they approached within the range of his guns, his prompt execution of my orders, particularly in landing the To you the community look for example, I there- guns from his ship, transporting them to my batfore trust that in all your proceedings, you will tery, and his attention in supplying the battery with manifest that liberal confidence in his majesty's go-ammunition from his ship, in whose magazine it vernment, and unanimity among yourselves, which was deposited. To the accompanying letter from him, I beg leave to refer for a detailed account of the merits of his officers, all of whom merit the encomiums passed on them. My pety officers, seamen and marines, performed their duties to my chure &tisfaction. I beg leave, sir, to sol cit a confirmation of their Lieuteuant Oio Norris, acting lieutenant Crawley, present rank for the different officers named herein Messrs. E. Watkins and J. Pelott, midshipmen, and an in the accompanying letters, acting by appoint William Livingston, master's mate, who were sta- ment, as also for acting lieutenants Spedden and tioned at heavy cannon in general Jackson's lines, M'Keever, and to recommend them all as meriting, and named in the letter which accompanies this, in a special manner, the notice of the department. have, by their gallant conduct, reflected upon the I have the honor to be, with great consideration navy great credit, and merited my highest appro-and respect, your obedient servant. bation. Acting lieutenant Thomas S. Cunningham, commanding gun-vessel No. 65, stationed at fort Saint Philip, solicited and obtained the command of two 32 pounders, which are mounted in the most exposed situation at that fort, being outside the walls, which he manned with his crew and rendered great ser vice to the officer commanding at that post, during the heavy bombardment by the enemy from the 8th to the 17th instant. DANIEL T. PATTERSON. The hon. secretary of the navy, Lieut. C. C. B Fhompson to com Patterson. U. S. ship Louisiana, January 18th, 1815. SIR-I have heretofore been too much occupied by the most urgent duty, to pay to the officers whom ders, the tribute due to their uncommon merit. I you have done me the honer to place under my or now seize the first moment which could be spared mend to your notice and patronage those by whose for the performance of that delicate duty, to recomability and constant exertions 1 have been enabled, under the most inauspicious circumstances, to acthe appearance of the enemy in this country. I will complish the various services confided to me since not trspiss on your attention by adverting to the as a faci, necessary to be known in order to form a crew were pressed, under a law of the state, a few a just estimate of my officers, that two-thirds of the couraging circumstances, we went into action ou days before the enemy landed. Under these disthe 28th ult. and it is to the talents and undeviating attention of acting lieut. Archibald S. Campbell, supported by the activity and vigilance of the offi cers whom I shall hereafter name, that such a result was produced as I have already had the honor to conmunicate. Mr. Thomas Shields, purser of the station, and doctor Robert Morrell, attached to the marine corps, (who volunteered his services in any way they could by useful) and who were sent by me with a flag of truce to the enemy on the 15th ult. sup ported with becoming dignity their stations, and commanded from the enemy that respect which was due to them and their mission, during their deten-quality of the ship under my command: but will state tion by the enemy, prolonged beyond what I could have possibly expected, and have merited, in a spe cial manner, my approbation. Of those officers and Mr. Richard Dealey, sailing-master, whose gallant conduct during their subsequent successful expedition, (a detailed account of which you will herewith receive) reflects upon them the greatest credit, and merits the particular notice of the department Doctor Lewis Heerman, hospital surgeon, who, with my sanction, volunteered his services to aid the hospital-surgeon of the army in the various duties To. lieut. Campbell, sailing-master Gates, middevolving upon him, from the number of our own sick, and the wounded of the enemy, is thereby, shipman Daily, and acting midshipman Philiebert, I and from the uniform attention to his professional tention to duty and the cheerfulness with which they cannot express my gratitude for their constant atduties, entitled to my acknowledgments, as are all the officers of the medical department. For the par- and on shore, in assisting to construct and serve performed the most arduous service both on board ticulars of his services, I refer you to the letter to batteries. My warm thanks are likewise due to Dr. him, which you will herewith receive, Marshall, for his diligence and good arrangement. Mr. John K. Smith, navy-agent, has, by his unreMr. John Quinn, volunteer from the merchant nammitted attention to his department, the promptitude with which he has furnished articles for both the, snd Mr. Crosby, acting boatswain, and Mr. Smith, navy and army, and procuring me the funds that were necessary during this period of alarm and confusion, enabled me to carry on my operations in con junction with the army against the enemy, and con tributed to that success with which the arms of the rants. acting gunner, have performed much service. The acting midshipmen on board this ship deserve warWilson R. Ennis, acting clerk, volunteered M. Phillebert. I cannot forbear expressing a belief several times to serve in the advance battery, under that the conduct of my officers and men, while serv ing under your eye, excited your warmest approbe United States have been crowned and will receive To major Carmick, commanding the marine corps on this station, I am indebted, for the promptness with which my requisitions on him have been complied with, and the strong desire he has always manifested to further, as far as was in his power, my views. Accept, if you please, sir, the assurance of my high respect and regard, CHS. C. B. THOMPSON. Com. Daniel T. Patterson. Major-general Andrew Jackson to com. Patterson. Head quarters, 7th military district, left bank of the river, 19th January, 1815, SIR-The enemy baving at length been compelled Mr. R. D. Shepherd, who very handsomely volun- to retreat to their shipping, I feel it a duty to ex teered his services to me, and acted as my aid-de-press to you my high sense of the meritorious concamp, rendered me very essential assistance by the duct of your officers and seamen stationed on this uniform promptitude with which he bore and execu-bank of the river. Lieut. Norris, who commanded ted my various orders, merits my warmest acknow-a twenty-four pounder, and lieut. Crawley, who comledgments. manded a thirty-two pounder, displayed, during the Mr. J. B. Nevitt, of Natchez, formerly a liente several engagements, the utmost skill and courage nant in the navy, who left his home and proffered to They receive my warmest thanks and have merited me his services, has rendered me important assis-the gratitude of their country. tance from his practical knowledge, and which I acknowledge with much pleasure. And J. F. Pelott, midshipman, and William Liv ingston, masters' mate, who served at those bitte |