The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1813-12-08

Just estimate of this campaiyr. i'm which
the mass of them has been incurred, the
cost willhot be found disproportionatc to
the advantages which have been gained
; The campaign has indeed 10 its latter stag
es ID one quarter, been less favorable than
was expected, but IL addition 10 the i'm
Portanes of our naval success. TIE pro-
sress OF the campaign has been filled with
incidents highly honorable to the American
arr. -
The attacks of tho enemy on Craney
Island, OH Fort Mcigs, on Sacketts Har-
Dor, and on Sandusky, have been vigorously
and successfully repulsed; nor have they
In any case succeeded on either frontier.
excepting when directed aeains, the peace
able dwellings ofindividuals, or village, un-
prepared or undefended.
On the other hand the movements Of the
American army have been followed by the
reduction of York, and OF forts George,
Erie and Maiden; by the recovery of De-
troit and the extinction Of the Indian war
In the west; and by the occupancy or com
mand Of large portion Of Upper Canada.
Battles have also been fought on the bor-
ders OF the st. Lawrence, which, tho not
accomplishing their entire objects, reflect
honor on the discipline and prowcss Of our
soieicry, the bts; ausuries OF eventual vis-
tory. In the same scale are to be placed
the late successes in the south, over one of
the mos, powerful, which had become one
OF the most hostile also, of the Indian
tribes.
II would be improper to close this
communication without expressing thank
fulaess, in which all ought 20 unite, for the
numerous bic ssings with which our below
cd conuiry continues to be favored for tbs
abuu drnas which oversprea5is our land, Sc
the prevailing health of ito inhabitants for
preservation of our internal tranquility, and
tire stability of our free institutions; and a.
bevs all fer the light Of divine truth, and
the protection of every mans conscience
in the enjoyment OF il. And although a.
mong our blessings we cannot number an
exemption froea the evils Of war vet these
Viii uevsr be regarded as the greatest of
evils. by the friends Of liberty, and ef the
rights OF nations. Our country has before
preferred them TO the degrading condition
which was the alternative, when the sword
was drawn IN the cause which gave birth TO
our national independence and none who
contemplate the magnitude, and feel the va
Tue OF that glorious event, will shrink from
struggle TO maintain the high and happy
ground ON which it placed the American
people.
With all good citizens, the Justice and
necessity Of resisting wrongs and usurpa-
tons no longer to be borne, will sufficiently
outweigh the privations and sacrifices, in.
s>Paraoie rom Il state OF war. But ii is
rejection, moreover, peculiarly consolug,
that whilst wars are generally aggravated by
their b.nesul effects On the internal im-
provements and permanent prosperity OF
the n".lons engaged in them, such is the
favored Situation OF the United States, thai
Inc caiamiues OF the contest into which
they have been compelled 10 enter, arc mi
ti5ated by Improvements and advantages of
wnicn nc contest Itself is the source.
Ii The war has increased tbs Interruptions
OF our commGrce, II has z, the same time
Cherished and multiplied our manufactures
SO as 10 make us independent of ali other
countries Tor The more essential branches.
Tor which We ought To- bs depoutert on
none and is even rapidly giving them an
extent which viii Create adeiitiourl staples
I'D our lusuge intercourse with foieisn
markets.
III much treasure has been expended, no
inconsidera5ie portion OF 1T mas been app!i
ed to OBJECTS durable In their value, and
necessary to our permanent safety.
Ii The war has exposed US 10 Increased
sPoiiations OH the ocean, and to predatory
lDcurslons Oh the lani. it has developed
the national means OF retaiiating the former,
and OF providing protection against the lat
Ter demonstrating 10 all, that every blow
aimed at our marlume Independence is an
impoisc acoeierating the growth OF our
maritime power.
IL. 49,.