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

tfacuons OF the capftutatlon which sublect>
cd them to foreign power to ALLEVIATE
tho snyages OF numerous tribos from the e.
nemy, by whom they were disappointed and
abandoned-and to role We an extensive re-
gien of country from merciiess warfare
which dcsolatsd its Frontiers, and imposed
| on its citizens the most harrassing servi
ces.
In consequence Of our naval superiority
on Lake Ontario, and the opportunity af-
fordec by it for concentrating our forces
| by water, operations, which had been pre-
viously planned, were set on foot, against
the possessions of the enemy on the river
st. Lawrence. Such, however, was the
deiay produced, in the first instance, by
adverse weather of unusual violence and
continuance, and such the circumstances
attending the Email movements of the army,
mat the prospect, at one time so favorable,
was not realised
INC cruelty OF the enemy, in enlisting
the savages into war with a nation dcsir-
Gus OF mutual emulation in mitigating it's
caiamities, has not been confined to any
one quarter. Wherever they could be
turned against us, no exertons TO effect il
| have been spared. On our South Western
| border, the Greek tribes, who, Welding to
| our persevering endoavors, were gradual
ly acquiring more civilised habits, became
the unfortunate victims of seduction. A war
IN that quarter has been the consequence,
inluriated by bloody faua,icism, recently
propaga,ed among them. ~
IL was necessary to crush such war
before 1t could spread among The contigu.
Gus tribes, and before it could favor enter
prizes OF the enemy into that vicinity.
WIN th's view force was called into the
q nf,Gg q, T..
OIL georgia and Tennessee, which, with the
nearest regular troops, and o;her corps
lrnm the mississippi territory, migh, not
peace, but make a lasting impressions ON
their fears.
The progress of the expedition, as far as
IS yet known, corresponds with the marI;nt
zeal with which it was espoused; ard The
best hopes of satisfactory issue are an.
thorlsed by the complete success, with
which wei. planned enterprise was exc
cu'ed against body of hostile savages. by
detachment of the volunteer militia of
Iehnessee, under the gallant command of
Ien. Coffee; and by still more impor-
'an' victory over larger body Of them,
gained undcr the immediate command of
v,a!nr Zen Jackson; an officer equally
distinguished for his patriotism and his
military talents.
no systematic perseverance OF the enc
my IN counting the aid of the savages in
all quarters, had the natural effect Of kind
nag 'hoir ordinary propensity to war into a
passion, Which, even among those best dis
posed towards tho U. States, was ready, iE
not employed on our side, TO be turned a.
genst u.s. A departure from our protrac,-
ca ioroearance to accept tbs services ten
aered ey them, has thus been forced upon
us. But, IN yielding TO it, the retaliation
has been mitigated as much as nossihIc.
both In its extent and in its Character.
stopping far short of the example or the
enemy, who owe tbs ADVANTAGES they have
occasionally gained in battle, chiefly to the
number of their savage associates and
%Ho have not controlled them either from
their usual practice ofiudiscriminate mas.
score OF dctrnceicss inhabitants, or from
scenes OK carnage without parallel, on
prisoners to the British arms, guarded by
all the laws OF humanity and of honorable
war.
For these cnormities the enemy are e.
quaiiy responsible, whether with the power
I" prevent ,hern they want the will, or with
the knowledge OF a want OF power they still
avail themselves of such instruments.
III other respects the enemy are pursuing
a course which threatens consequences
most affecting 10 humanity
y standing law of Great Britain natural,
ICES, as is well known, all aliens complvipo
with cond tons limited to shorter period
than those required by the United States, 81
1aturaiiscd subjects are in war EMPLOYED
by her government in common with native