The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-10-12

effect: renders all encomium feeble and mad
squaie. This was the blow BY which the en-
smy hoped TO lay open our northern fforNer.
He advanced with confidence In the sUpeiloT-
ity Of his land and naval force and coupted co
. certain victory. After a'scvere and bloody
son,esl bis wboIe feet was conquered and
captutec in the sight Of his assonished army,
mis- land troops were likewise discounted and
driven to prscipitate and ignominious re-
wsat, before . handful Of regulars under
Yig. Gen. Macomb, and an iucohsiderab'e
body Of the militia and volunteers OF New
York and Vermont under Gene. Moore and
Strong. The con duct OF our troops on that
occasion, both in rcpuising the powerful as
isults Of the snefny, srd in pnrsuirg and ha-
rAssing him IN bis retreat, reflects the high
0st honor on tho commanding officers and
heir compapions in arms. The achievement
of Com. M'Donongh and bis intrepid COM
rAdes, 10 not surpassed in the records of naval
history. IL sheds glory on the nation at
isrge, but its immediate benefits are more
peculiarly felt by the States Of Nsw-Yopk
and Vermont permit me to recommend
prompt and public expression by the cons,i-
uied a0thoritics Of this State, Of their high
sense Of tho illustrious services of those
t,vaye men who have so crbincoiIy contribut-
Cd 10 the safety and glory OF the nation, snd
ibs presepsstion of some testirionisl Of graft
,uds, worthy Of the dignity Of the State, and
the accepta,ion Of gallant and high minded
heroes. a-sf
have heretofore submitted 10 tho considl
ssation Of the Legislature the propriety OF
relieving the classes of community from bear
ing tha, unreasonable proportion of the hIr-
den Of tho militia duty to which they are sub
jecied by the existing laws. / must 10 per-
mittsd 10 renew my solicitations upon that
subject. af M 63fse f~ e ,psis
The experieace of this catnps!gn has fur
nished sbundans evidence Of the unequal OPP
GRAFTON Of the present system, and has shewn
the Indispensable necessity Of substituting pro-
pesty % the criterion of contribution 10 the
public defence. We may then establish
moro disposabls, bsuer disciplined and more
economical and efficient forcs than can possi-
bly, BE- organized from militia as large, tas,i-
ly assembled AZ q toomcnS of hurry and alsrnh.
The population and resources OF this State
enable US 70 place 1t The disposal of tbs no
tion for tho continuance of the war, 10000
uniformed troops, and to reserve for local de-
fence 10000 minute wen, uniformed and o.
quippsd and disciplined to take the field at a
moment's warning as . substitute for ordina-
fy militia. II is, however, due 10 the militia
Of this State 70 acknowledge, that they bsvu
repaired to their eountry's standard wen
ever summoned, with promptncss and alarri-
ty,,hat they have chcsrfully endured the hard
ships and priyatioas Of The camp, and that
,hoy have generally conducted ;hemselves 10
action with the GOODNESS and bravery Of veter-
an troops.
Genfsemr's,l--Yt il with heartfelt satisfaction
that | witrsss tie unsnimity and patriotic
spirit that animatcs alt classes Of tho commu.
niy. The acrimony OF party has disappear
Cd in tho combined exer,ion for the maintcn.
ancc of national honor and common safety.
The present time will form proud era IN
the history of this Ssste II will devclope the
vastnsss Of her resources, the strength Of her
population, the intelligence and liberslity Of
her legislative bodies, and the valor and pa
triotism Of her citizens. She has il In her
power to assume On attitude worthy OF her in
trinsic character, to set an example OF open
handed muni6cence that will challenge emu
la,ion, TO impart vigor and efficacy to the ma
s,c the Independence of the Uai,ed Siatcs.
DANIEL d. TOMPKlNS.
Albany, September IL, 1914.
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The Corporation ct the city of Washing
ton, have voted Sword to the gallant Com.
modors Barney, and thanks to him and his
brave officers and men, for their intrepid con-
durt on the 7Ath of Auonst last NJ RIsdens.