Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-09-16

rit Of cancellation which has uniformly inhu-
enced his naiesty's ministers in their late nc
gociation with the government oil the United
States, his excellency awaited himself OF the
earliest opportunity Of communicating to
the commander in chief of the American for.
ces, the dispatches he bad received from Mr..
Foster ut Halifax, containing the intentions of
his nlaiesty's government respecting the re-
peal Of the orders in council; and as his ex-
ceIeacy could not doubt but that this concill-
atory measure, removing the alledged primer
pal ground of difference between Great Brl-
tain and America, and which bad been trans
nitted 10 the government Of the United States,
through Mr.. Baker, late secretary OF legation
at Washington, would be met by a similar dis
position on their part, he submitted to general
Dearborn the propriety OF a suspension OF hos
Titles, until the determination or the Presl-
dent should be made known upon the SUBJECT
The ready acquiescence of that officer IN this
proposal, excepting as far as it related to ge-
neral HuI, who was acting under the immedl-
ate orders of the executive government OF A
merica, and the orders Immediately issued by
him, strongly manifested his friendly DISPOSE
tion on the occasion, and led to reasonable
expectation that his government would not fall
to approve of his conduct, and to confirm the
armistice he had entered into In this eXpec-
tation, his excelencv has been disappointed;
and the American government, by refusing TO
continue the suspension of hostllltes, though
with certain evidence before them OF the actu-
n repeal of the orders In council, has pro-
claimed in language not to be misunderstood,
that other objects independent OF those held
out to the American people as the grounds OF
the war, were originally in the contemplation
That the conquest of the Canadas, either for
the purpose OF extending their own territories
or Of gratifying their desire OF annoying ana
embarrassing Great Britain, was one amongst
others of these objects, cannot be doubted
The invasion of the upper Province undefta-
ken so Immediately alter the declaration OF
war, shows in the strongest manner now iuiiy
they had prepared themselves tor that event.
and how highly they had fattered themselves
with finding it an easy conquest from the sup
posed weakness of the force opposed to them,
and the spirit Of disaffection which they had
previously endeavored to excite among It's IN
babtants
Fooled as they have been in this attempt, by
the brave S, united efforts OF the regular forces,
niitia and Indians of that province under the
command of their distinguished leader, tie
whole army with its general c ptured and tnelr
onlyFemainipg fortress and pestinthe al olnii'g
ter itorY wrestedfrom them, tits not be doubt
edbuttnat the American government viii keen
~ ieel thlo disappointment ct their hopes, and
consequently endeavor to avail themselves OF
the surrender of Detroit, to term it an inva-
sion Of their country, and to make 1t ground
fot calling on the militia to march to the from
ticr for the conquest of the Canadas. a pre-
text so weak and unfounded, though il may de-
ceiye some, will not fail to be received III It's
proper light by others and it will be immedi-
ately perceived by those who will give them
selves the trouble to reflect upon the subject,
that the pursuit of an invading army into their
own territory, is but a natural consequence of
the first invasion, and the capture of the place
to which they may retire for safety, measure
indispersably necessary for the security and
protection of the country originally attacked.
Under all these circumstances, SO strongly
indicative Of the moderation, forbearance ana
true spirit of Cancellation manifested on that
part of his majesty's government towards the
United States Of America, and of their deter
mined hostility to G. Britain. His excellcn-
cy the commander of the fortress, trusts that
the troops, regulars and militia, under bis
command, as well as all his majesty's ether
subjects in this part of his dominions, Animal
ed with sentiments of just indignation at the
extraordinary pretensions Of the enemy, and
their understandable views Of conquest upon
the Canadas, will be prepared TO repel With
Il hot Ia nd
true British courage which has so gloriousy
manifested itself in Upper Canada, in the total
defeat and capture of the invading tee, any
farther attempt the enemy may have the teme-
ritv to make--and his exceliency looks with
confidence, under the protection of Divine
Providence, to tie confirmed discipline OF his
maiesty's troops, and to the zeal, loyalty and
courage of all descriptio7.s of persons in these