Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-11-26

| have been forced to draw the sw0rd,
and rely for redress of injuries on
the valor of the American people.
That valor has been conspicuous.
But tie nation has been unfortunate
in the selection Of some of those who
have directed it. One army has been
disgracefully surrendered & lost. A.
mother has been sacrificed by pre-
cipitate attempt to pass it over at
the strongest point of the enemy's
lines, with most incompetent neans.
The cause Of the misearriases is ap-
parent.-The commanders were po-
puIar men, Substitute alike Of theo-
ry and experience" in the art Of war.
In few days, the troops under
my command will plant the Ameri-
can standard in Canada. They are
men accustomed to obedience, ST.
lence, and .teadiness. They will
conquer, or they will die.
Will you stand with your arms fold
ed. and look on this interesting strus-
Gle 3? Are you not related to the
men who fought at Bennington and
Saratoga? Has the race dsgenerat-
ed? Or have yoa aadcr the balsful
influence of conteniins factions for
cot your country Mast Turn from
van. and ask the men Of the sic na-
tons TO support the government OF
the United States. Shall! | initiate
the officers Of the British king, and
suffer our ungathered laurels 20 he
tarnishcd by ruthless dec.is1 Shame,
where is thy blush3 No. Wacre I
command, the ,vanqaishsd AID the
peaceful man. the child, the maid,
ana tie nlatren, shall he secure ii'om
wrong. If We conquer, We will
i" conquer but 10 save.
MEN, OF NEw-Y0nN
The present is The hour ofrenowu.
Have you not wish for Zane?
Would you not choose in future
times TO be named Us one Of those
who, initiating the heroes whom
,Iontgomerv led, ;ssve in spiteof the
season :, listed the tomb of (he chief,
and conquered the country where
he lies? Yes, You desire your
share Of fame. Then seize the pre-
sent moment II you do not. you
will regret il ; and say, IS: .se vaiient
have bled in vain: The friends OF
my country feli-and l was not
there"
Advance than-to on: aid. I will
wait for you a few days. / cannot
give you the day Of my dcpartare.-
But come on. Come in eomaan MES.
half cpmpaaies. pairs. or sins'y. |
will organize you for short tour
side to this place. if the distance is
far, ana send lack your horses. But
remember. that avery mas wae as-
companies us. shall place l';mseIfun-
der my command. aud shall submit
to the salutnry restraints OF disei-
pine.
ALEXANDER sMYTH.
Brigadier General.
Camp near Buffalo. 10th Nov. 1912.
WASHINGTON CRY. Nov. et.
Copy Of d letter from Mr. S. I. an-
derson, enclosing one from Com.
Chuuncy to the Secretary Of the
NuUy.
SACKETT's HARBon,
is Nor. fSi2.-nt night.
s1R-Since the enclosed letter
from the Commodore was written,
the Grower has returned with a
prize. and in her captain Brock. bro
Their to the late General ofthat name,
with the baggage Of Tie latter. BY
the prize we learned chat the Earl
MORA was eff the False Ducks. and
the Commodore has put eff ip a snow
storm in the hope of cutting her oil
from Kingston.
From information received from
captain Brock, there is no question
but that Kingston is very strongly
defended. H expressed surprise TO
find our vessels had got cut OF the
karbor after having been in it ; and
says that the regiment to which he
belongsis quartercdthere. 800 strong
besides other regulars and we'll
appointed militia. The resistance
made fully jusfiaes this report: 5e
assured sir, that in the action OF
which the Commodore has given yfll
an account, the national honor has
been most ably supported.
In great haste,
Your most obedient servant.
SAhsI. Il. ANDERSON.
The Honorable