The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1814-08-20
SPIRIT OF .N.Efy-Y0RK.
Nrw-YopK Aur

NEw-YopK, Aug. 5.
The following Address to our fellow citizens, last
evening reported to the Common Council by the Com
mtiee OF Defence, and unanimously agreed to-
felosr- Ciri-eass,
The times are propitior. Our country IS involved
in war with OF the most powerful nations in the
worlds nation possessing NJ all times most efficient
means OF annoyance, and now IN consequence OF late
vents in Europe lett with but object against which
to direct the whole attention OF her military
* naval forces-IHis e5jcct is 6eloved country
Powerful fleets anil arivs have sailed from, Europe.
doubts, whether during pending negotiations, this force
would be employed IN hostility against us, have parazed
the efforts OF many aud unGer the expectation OF
speedy peace, have all rested m too much security
We ought TO be kept back from necessary prepare
tons by doubts, nor luiiel asleep by expectations
While we hope for speedy and honorable peace, let us
prepare ourselves for the Let place ourselves
m situation, should be the policy OF the enemy at
ok us before the nCgocistocs terminated,
hum with the most promp; ard vigorous opposition.
Where the place ct attack viii be, IL impossible for
any to diyine IL therefore becomes be pre-
pared at every exposed point The immense importance
OF New-Sork TO this country need not be mentiOued
Its value to the enemy, possessed BY them, would be
inealculabe.
Fellow-eitizens! This city is in danger We are
threatened with invasion Il is the duty OF all good ct
prepare for the crisis we must arm ourselves
TO AID the regular forces oil the Government vicor-
ois defence. The questions not whether the
Var was Just or unjust in lie conmcnccmcnt-whether
the declaration oi IL potitie re<pc.'ertwnelher
our government mig or might not have brought
aspeedy and honorable tern.inaiionur whether they
have done then duty towards US since they involved
IN this These solemn questions et will one
day be agtted and whichnust be answere ed hereafter
but must repulse the enemy IN cas, he attacks
this the object OF attention and the present
enquiries ought To be- will defend country,
city, property, tan,csf VIII 10 forth to
meet and repel the enemy Shall refuse 10 sacri-
ice our time, sbor our exertions, our property
or even our lives, necessary, to project our eiy and
place Il in state Of secur;ty.
As the Immediate guardians &c the CITY, we have not
been idle. We have repeatedly called upon the state
and general government for assistance We have, in
behalf Of fellow eitizeus, made to government lib
ersl offers of pccunaIy We have received from them
promises of suceouanG we feel DESTROYS, that in addi.
.iun to what they may do, and what corporation
have done, our fellow citzensna all their efforts
cooperate It'll the government in the important objects
Of cur safety and defence.
We have observed with much satisfaction, the efforts
which have been already made by the citizens, exempt
hprn militia duty, organize themselves into effective
corps. We ccorjaliy approve such patriotic efforts.
We recommend TO all such citizens capable Of bearing
arms to enroll themselves without delay, To
themselves with the uniform companies already stab-
fshed to the end that by suitable preparations and dis
cpine, they be able eeetually assist in repell
any hostile attacks
= We recommend to the whole militia Of ourcy to
keep themselves IN complete odert' Service ready to
march at moments warning to turn out frequent
" possible, for exercise and improvement; and to
the officers OF the militia, would earnestly recon-
mend the most prompt and thorough attention To the
Inspection of their men, that every uay be proper
ly equipped with arms and accoutrements required
D. law.
We recommend 10 all our citizens, cheerful prof
fer of their services to the officers ofthe United states
70 aid by voluntary labor, in the completion OF the
works of defence erecting, AMI the construction
Of such Others may be deemed important, by those
10 whom the safety of city is Immediately entrus,-
81.
We recommend 10 such Of citizens as have not
yet removed their vessels, do without This
measure s considered of great Importance Ii will
take away the inducements to hostile attack
Il may prevent the destruction OF the city by confae,-
ton, should shipping be fired by the enemy, at our
sharves, and, would preserve, for defence null
titudes of brave aud vigorous men, who might be en-
gagrd in removing them in the hour ofaiinrn.
Surely the city of NewYork and the adjoining corn
tes possess enough, who win be willing To Hazard
their lives for their families and hresdes and strength.
enough Il properly organized and directed, TO repulse
any power of the enemy which may presume attack
as.
Let there, then, be but voice among US. Let
every arm be raised to defeId country, with AN
humble reliance the God Of our fathers Oar coup-
6y demands aid she expects that every free rnan
viii be iond at bis post in the hour of danger s that
every, free citizen of New-york will do hs duty
DEWITT CLINTON, Mayor.