The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1814-10-20

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nth ctSrptember last--a victory in Itself c
lual 70 any one which has been achieved by
our navy IN ITS CONSEQUENCES certainly
surpassed By none. A view OF the relative.
Strengtbo OF the two sqnadrons viii convince us
that this victory was in tselfequai - anv one
which has pre- eded it. Il is sufficient to OBJ
serve that IN almost every particular, perhaps
nv every one, the advantage was on the side
o. tNe enemy. Inc action was commenced
ny hiIn IN the fullest confidence of success
he chose his own tune, he took his own dis.
lance, he was animated by the presence of a
Bi'eat army, spectators Of &c contest. He was
Stimulated by that spirit OF emulation which
never Ases TO exist between the <arrnv and
navy. lie mad every reason to believe tn :
upon the successful issue OF the naval contest
depended the Successful issue of the compagn
i nus situated, and thus wrought ueon hv mo-
tives 81 powerful, he would prabably have
oeen successful. had he not been opposed by
men, actuated by feelings Of 4 character some
what different, but perhaps of stu more nnw
eriui ini..ence. The Americans were, in eve
w sense or tiie{wor'', fighting for their country.
nat country was Ike to fall under one II
the scveiest Scouiges to which any country
can be exposed. The city Of Washington had
Just betcre fallen a prey to the Invaders
therc was good reason t. beiiev. that Bati-
more was on the eve Of destruction, perhaps
ueS'rustu' L ne determination to lay waste
and destroy all the assailable parts Of orr
Country had been announced in form :, fero-
ciouS determination, sir adopted, we are assur-
eS, ut the special instance of the Governor of
canada. combination " more powcrsrlin-
CehtiVCS 10 eNerton has seldom addressed it,
sell t. the human mind. Under It's influence
our brave couatrymcn fought and under it's
inuIence they conquered. The consequences
" their yictory are known to ell United Ame-
,1ca To recte them would be siperhuous
l snail natundertake it, sir. All ask is. and
a. II with pleasure, because am sure
S1al re GIVE 1t, the undivided sentiment OF this
HouSe IN favor OF the resolutions.
N opposition or amendment Being made.
the resolutions were reported to the House &
oriere.i TO third reading and were accor-
~ng'y read a third time, and passed by an
unanimous vote.
SATURDAY. OCT. IS.
6hr. Wc5sfer Of NJ Il. and Mr.. Titkia Of
ConnccticW, appeared and took their seats
ana also Alr. .Nr7v,on Ca'uon, elected from
signed.
Mr.. Yn1cey of y: c. presented the neti-
ton Of Edward Bland and others. worl,mcn in
the late Navy Yard of this city, praying COM
nensation for their working tools DESTROYED N
the conHagration of the buildings, &c. SC. IN
the 'rd.-Referred to the committee Of
Cl9ims.
Mr. Pifcaa'ns cf Tirg. from the Naval
N1mnnttee, reported without amendment the
resolution from the Senate expressive Of
inc sense OF Congress relative to the victo-
r. otthe Peacock over the Epervier and
II was referred to committee of the whole
House.
m. J2haeen ofKcnfucky from the com
nlittee appointed to enquire into the causes.
tthe capture oFthis City by the enemy, after
ucta!img their proceedings and their deter
mination to bring it TO as speedy result as
possible, moved for leave to sit on Tues law
next during the sitting OF the Hcuse-Gran-
ted.
Mr.. Bur7OeN qr Yire. laid upon the tah,e
resolution nstructing the Secretary Of
War to lay before the House LIST az the
officers OF the army, the places where they
are stationed, distinguishing those engaged
III recruiting, the number Of men enlisted by
these officers since the increased bounty. and
also what sums have been paid for that pur
pose: This resolution he cid not call ND for
consideration TODAY
RErALlATION PRISONERS.
M. Orc 5vcnor ofN Y. said it would he
rSC1He cd the President, in his message to
congress at thu commencement Of the last
session, informed the II use dit the coDn,an-
'ing General OF the Canadas had selected
number OF American prisoners Of war, and
sent them over to England in close con6re-
m2nt and that on that act q system of re
TAXATION had been Commenced. I, woulG h4
rccoilected, also, that towards the close of the
session u consequence Of A resolution passed
ny the Senate, a statement was given Of tbe
SITUATION OF the prisoners sent to ENGLAND. and
Oh those WHO as hoSt'gss had been confined
on either. side. Many publications since
made IN the public prints tended to shew
that the difficulty On tins head had been
Settled-how, was not known He deem
"a 1t all important that the people sLoull
Nlow on what principles it had been settled.
W TN that view lie offered the following reso-
luton: o
Rssofrcd, That the President Of the Uni
tcd 9tit,s, be requested t. lay before this
fi'ose, Ii III his opinion it viii not be incou-
S's'e,t Win the public welfare, ali the com
ma i1ti9ns to or from the government OF
f:ng'.nd or her agents not heretofore ccmuu-
melted relative 20 the commencement and
progress Of the acts OF reta,ation founded ON
~ produced by the conduct Of the british
commander III Canada m selection and send
ms to u Britain for trial number OF indj-
VIdo1's taken prisoners Of war from tho A
nericah army ; also any information he NAV
ave W ms possession relative to the present
condition u such individuals.
nc resolution was agreed TO without
dc5a.e oroppos.;ion, and a committee ordered
% be appointed Go present the same TO the
PRESIDENT o. Che &. States
q repo1' was received from the commits