Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1806-12-26

orders had been given to seize the boats
aud prevent the junction of the different be-
dies''
Extract OF a letter received ct New York,
dated Washington, December IS, 1906
Z" am happy toinform you that the sub
ject obedience for n. York has beenreeun
seriously by the executive and will be stea-
Oily pursued until the city and harbor shall
be put into a respectable state of defence
Ina few days report will be made to
the Senate on this subject, which will anti
cipate the memorial of your citizens un-
less they are very expeditions. General
Dearborn has given me the most solid as
surance that both the battery and Narrows
will be fortified in their turns, and that
fort Jay shall be fortified in the most com
plete manner. tits the intention Of the
executive to do every thing for permanent
service, and to have no more Notifications
of wood s sand Tell eur citizens they shall
be defended. Tell them government is a.
wake to their protection and if business
goes on slow, 1T viii be themore sure and
eHcctual on that account"
1T is now very generally: believed, that
onr ministers i'll Lcndon have satisfactory
ly adjusted ali the points OF difference and
ing only that which relates to impress
ment from on board American vessels
Some difficulties. in restricting this prac-
tice, had occurred but it was confidently
believed, that those would soon be reno
vcd.--Phk hhh.
The dignifed attitude in which the Pre-
sident Of the United States appears in his
last address, commands the reverence even
OF his enemics.-The evasive remarks, the
pretended omissions, the pitiful censures.
all speak to a discerning man, an OPPOSITE
on, which truth cannot support, which pa
triotism will not acknowledge, and Which
sincerity must dcspse. In this address.
with great perspicuity, is united compre-
hensive view of our nationalintcreSt. Onr
internal resources are explained from the
most simple facts, while no unreasonable
expectations are excited from our present
great prosperity. negotiations arc shown
in their character, and are entrusted 10 vi
glance, to fidelity, and to- honest princi-
pies. Our frontiers are examined, and the
best defence of them proposed The dis
coveries in Louisiana, which have been
made with great success, are recommend
cd, and the worthy citizens who have as
sisted them are committed to the public
gratitude. humanity is not forgotten i'm
his wise policy, and the system of revenue
is accommodated to the benefit of the citi-
zens. From this address we can safely
predict the increasing affections of the CT
tizeus of the United States, towards the
President, and assure confidence in his adj
ministration. A steady pursuit of the ma
tional interest, and instant attention To- e.
very appearance Of public danger. must
entitle him to the character Of the Guardi-
an OF the pubic happiness. Every attempt
to reproach him, while he issurrounded with
such real 81 will invite no other refu-
tation than a glance at tle light he sheds
around him. The friends of our country
must be pleased with this best defence Of
the President and ofthe administration. 1t
is drawn from our best evidence, our ex-
perience, and it is confirmed in the dura-
ton OF the public happines.-Saiem Reg.
The standing military iorce ofthe Uni
ted States consists at present, of one reri-
ment containing five battaions of artillery,
consisting OF twenty companies of 81 men
each, including officers, &c.-total number
OF artillcrists 1890. Twa regiments con-
tanning four battalions ofinantry, CONSISTING,
OF ten companies each, twenty companies]
each company consisting Of 80 men, incln.
ding officers, &c.--total number of infan-
~ 1900, General staff A; artillery regi-