The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1813-03-04

hos,- country has been penetrated far beyond The
most daring incursions OF any campaign during the
former Indian war. Never was more cool deliberate
bravery display than that by Newmsns party from
Georgia And the capture Of the Detroit, and Ihe
destruction of the Caledonia (whetier placed 10 our
maritime or land accoun) for judgment, skill, and
courage on the part oi Lieutenant Elliot, has never
been surpassed.
Il Is aedged that the elections in England
in favor OF the ministry, and that those in this country
are ganst the war If in such (say ing Moth
ing Of the mpurty Of their eIections) the people of
that country have rallied around their government it
affords saIutary lesson to the people here, who at
all hazards ought to support theirs struggling as
il to maintain our just rights But the people here
have not been false themselves great mgjorlty
approve the evnced by the recent reelection
Of the chief mag gistrate suppose 1t were even true
that entire section Of the onion opposed 40
tie war, that section being minority is the will OF
the msjority be rclnquished In that section the
real strength Of the opposition had been gresey
aggerated. Vermont has, by two successive express
IT her opinion approved the declaration o war
ln y. iiaIl SHIRE parties arc So nearly eqnpoised
that OF Sd $4,000 votes, those, who approved
and ;sr supporting 1t, lost the election by only
1000 Or 500 In Massachusetts alone have they
obtained any considerable accession II We come 10
New-Yph< shall find that other and local causes
have influenced her e'eotions
Wit cause, NIi Chairman, which existed for de-
caring The war has been removed We sought in
demnu, for the pas and security tor the future The
orde % council suspended, not revoked no
compensation for spoliations Indian hostilites,
which we're brfoIe secret, insugated. now openly
encouraged aud he practice of impressment un-
rcmittng'y perse,ered in and insisted upon Yet adj
nnis;rstiou has given the strongest demonstrations
Of IFS of peace. On the 29th Jdne less than ten
days after tho d c.ra,ion Of war, the Secretary OF
State wri To Mr. Russell, autborisng him TO agree
TO IN rmstice, upon two conditions only, and what
are hey That the orders in council should be re-
pesed, 1.-The practice ofimprc ssing American sea-
men cease those already impressed being released
Tie proposition for nothing more than 4 real
tfuce that the should IN fac cease on both
sides Again on the 9th july one month later, an
cipatinga possible objection TO these terms, reason
ab!e .s they are, Mr.. Monroe empowers Mr. Russell
to stipuate in general terms for armisice, nav
ing only AN informal understanding these points
In return the enemy is offered prohibition of the
enpoy ment of his seamen IN our service, thus re-
ing entirely all pretex to- the practice OF impress
men The very proposition which the gentleman
from Connecticut (Sir Pitkn) contends ought TO be
made, has been made How are these pacific advan-
met BY the other party } Rejected as absolutely
inadmissbe, avis are ndulged about the inadequscy
of Mr. iiussell's powers, and the. want OF act Of
congress is intim ted And yet The constant -ussge
Of nations bCusve is, where the legislation Of one
party is necessary TO carry into effect given stpu
las to leave it tothe contracting party to provide
the requisite laws II he fail TO no SO, il is breach
OF good faith, and subject of subsequent rernon-
news the overture, n that intended d more
agreeable form the British government, Lord Cas-
,iereagh is not content with simple rejection, but
clothes 1t IN The language OF insult Afterwards, in
alton with Mr. Russell, the moer ,tion of
government is n,sni rprettd and made the occasion
OF sns that tired of he The PROPOSE
ton sf Admiral Warren IS submitted in spirit not
more pacific. He Is Instructed he tells U.S. 10 pro-
pose that The government of the United States shall
Instantly recall their .sters of maiQue and reprisal
nat oyeth. vi IN al anil
inst,u tions for any Of hostility whatever against
the territories Of his the persons proper
~ Of his subjects That small affair being settled
he IS further authorised TO arrange, to th,
ton ut The laws which n'erdict the commerce and
sips ofwar ofhi majesty from the harbors aud
watgrs of the United states This messenger of
peace comes wi one qualified ssion in his pock-
et not made To ,ie justice four demands, and is
fully empowered TO receive our homage the contrte
retracton of all our measures adopted against hi,
master ! Aud in default, he does not fail to assure
Us, the orders in council be forthwith revived
ADMINISTRATION. still anxious 10 terminate the war,
suppresses the indignation which such proposition
ought To have created, and III its answer concludes
by informing Admiral Warren 90 that if there be no
objection To an accommodation of the differences re-
iatins to mpressment. in the mode proposed, other
thar the suspension OF the British claim To Impress
ment during the aimi,tce, there De to pro-
ceeding, ,s'ths.i tic aranStice, immediate dis
cusson and arrangement # All article that sub.
closed, and it emans to oe if he enemy will
accept the invitation rendered 10 h m.
The honorable gentleman from North Carolina
(Mr. Pearson) supposcs, that il Congress would
pass law, prohibiting the employment of British
seamen in our service, upon condition of like pro-
hibiion their part. and repeat the &C, of non.m
portaton. peace would Immediately follow. Sir,
have no doubt il such "a law we're passed, with all
the requisite soemnes, and the peal to AXE place
Lord Castlereagh would lAugh At simplicity. No,
sir, administration has erred in the steps which II
has taken to peace, but its has been not
ia daing too hte but IN bersyins great solici-
tudc tor that event An honorabi. peace is attaina
bic ouy by an efficient My plan would be TO
call out the ample resources Of the country give
them a aJudicious direction, prosecute the with
the utmost vgor, strike wherever We can reach the
enemy. ut Sea or land and negotiate the terms OF
peace at Quebec iIaiifax We are told that Eng
land is proud md lofty nation, that dsdaining 10
wait for Danger. meets il half way. Hsught as
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