The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1813-02-11

AMERICA.--Again has the sacred cause cfhuman
lily sustained heavy blow, and the philanthrop'st
and Christian had occasion to the b.oodstained
trophies of successful wav.--An extraordinary ga
zete has been published by ministers, announcing a
second defeat OF the American forces in their
ces.r,il attempt TO invade Canada, in which, besides
killed and wounded they are stated to have lost
general Cficer, and 900 men taken prisoners, six
FOUNDER and one stand of colors. This victory how
ever American brethren, is not without its
alloy We have lost gallant officer (Major Genei al
Brock who fell while in the act Of cheering sinen.
and bravely leading them to the attack. His
Aid-de-Camp (.eut Col. Macdonald) was also Kill
led at the commencement ofthc action while defend
ing post. Our loss is stated comparatively
trihng this unfortunate affair. 1hus has another
triumph, as n is called, been added to our arms -
yes a triumph such as is felt by conscious guilt
when successful over uususpccting innocence or by
the desperate gamester, who, TO extricate himself
from his overwhelming difficulties, aims the suicidal
blow At his own wretched existence !-Let US not
vanly encourage ourselves with the hope. that these
partial anu iIusory successes will bend the proud
spirits OF our offended brethren, awe them into
fear This, at least, whatever be its other defects
IS among the superior advantages Of republica'isD,
that puts forth IL best energies in the hour of in
cre.sing pe,il, and draws abuBasnt resources even
from despair 1t was not until after repeated and
unsuccessful efforts that the Romans At length prov.
eel victorious over the Carthagnians, and after
and sea- The American republic is yet but in its
infancy long interval of uninterrupted peace and
prosperity has blun,ed the ,gor Of her arms and al
mos, obIiterated the remembrance Of her mAstiai
deeds. But adversely will now rouse her to active
exerticn and sense Of injury, aided by personal
feeling. will quicken and infamc her zeal. Having
once taken her stand for the rights of commercial
intercourse and the freedom OF the seas and plblish
ed manifesto of her wrongs in the f~ce of The world.
pride, as well principle will permit her 20 re-
iquish her claims, and retire from the contest COW
cred With everlasting humiliation and dsgrace.-The
ministerisi journalists, ever ready TO exult IN the
WORK of blood, havoc and desoixton, have reproach-
Ell Us that we did not sufficiently notice the former
victory obtained over ouc American breteren. aud
express, ~ becoming terms, our JOY at their defeat
We plead guilty to the heinons charge we feel no
pleasure IN recording this useless sacrifice of lives,
ia quarrel which is neither honorable, polite. nor
just I've admire and esteem the bravery and hu-
nanity conspicuously displayed. in both instances
~ our officers aud men, who have noby discharged
their duty, and are innocent of the crimes OF u''er
employers bat, lovers Of freedom. and as trends
to human't, and justice, wish srccess % m an
ris!.isous cause, and IL we have tears TO she'd we
F''sersc them to mourn over All injured an1 isNs"
enemy drfet.