The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1814-09-24


d .wn the colcrs, which valor had nailed to
the mast. This officer and his brave COM
rades have added much to the rising glory Of
the American flag, and have merited all the
illusions of gratitude which their country is
ever ready to bestow on the champions of
It's rights and of It's safety.
Two smaller vessels OF war have also be-
come prizes tothe enemy but by superior
ity of force which sufficiently indicates the
reputation of tiieir commanders whilst two
Others, one commanded by Capt. Warrington,
che otherby Capt. Biakely, have captured Bri-
fish ships of the same class. with gallantry
aid good conduct, which, entitle them & their
companions, to a just share in the praise of
their country.
In spite of the naval force of the enemy ac-
crmulated en- our coasts, our private cruisers
also have not ceased to annoy his commerce,
I'D to bring their rich prizes into our ports !;
Contributing thus with other proofs, to demon
trate the incompetency and ilegality of a
|. biookatle, the proclamation of which is made
the pretext tor vexing and discouraging the
commerce of neutral powers with the United
States.
To et,he extended and diversified warfare a.
dopted by the enemy, great bodies ut milts have been
taken into service Tor the public Defence and great
pence incurred. That the defence every where may
bc both more convenient and more economical, Con-
gess will the necessity of immediate measures for
Sling The ranks of the regular army and of charging
tie provision for special corps, mounted and unmount
Ell, to lie Engaged for longer periods OF service than
s'e due from the militia l cainestiy renew, at the
same time Recommendation of such changes in the
system on,tl as, by chasing and dscipinng for the
most prompt and active the portions capa-
BILE vi Il viii give to that great for the public
safety, all the requisite energy and efficiency
4 he monies received into the Treasury during the
nine mouths ending tho tiirteth day of June last,
amounted to thirty-two millions Of dollars, of which
near eleven millions the proceeds OF the public
revenue, and the Remainder derived from loans The
disbursements tor public expenditures during the same
period exceeded thirty -four millions OF dollars, and LETT
m tue Treasury, the first day of July, five mil
hons OF dollars. The demands during, The remainder
o present year already authorised by Congress- and
the eSPenccs incident TO extension ofthe operations
OF the war, will render necessary that large sums
should DC provided to meet them
From this view of the natiaal affairs, Congress will
Be urged TO take up without delay, as well the subject
vi preliminary supplies hatof military force, and
scale commensurate with the and the character
which the war has assumed. 1t is not to be dis
ghsec, that the situation of country calls for
lcs greatest efforts. Our enemy is powerful in men
and IN money on the land and the water Awaiting
himself OF ortuitous advantages he aiming, with his
undivided free, deadly blow ourgrowiug prosperi-
v,perhaps at our national existence. He has ed
h'sp"pose OF tramplngon the usages or civilized war;
fare, aud gwen carncsts Off, in the plumber and wan
ton destruction OF private property In his pride of
maritime dominion and in his thirst of commercial mo-
gress OF our navigation and OF manufactures.
his barbarous policy has not even spared those
uinehts OF the and models of TASTE with which
suntry liail enriched and eTnbeshed its infant Me
ercpo's From such adversary, hostility IN greatest
force inlts worst forms may be looked for. The A.
merican people will face it with the undaunted spirit
winch IN revolutionary struggle defeated his unrsh-
teOus projects
His threats 81 bisbarbaIies instead of disrnay win kin
die in every bosom Indignation be extinSuisl-
ca but III the disaster and expulsion of such cruel inya
Gers I'm providing the necessary, the National
Legislature will not distrust tue heroic and cnlightcn-
ed patriotism Of its constituents. They will cheerlv
ard proudly bear every burden OF every Kind, which
the safety ard honor OF the nation demand We have
seen them every where paying their taxes, direct and
m,i'rect with the greatest prontncss and alacrity-
we see them rushing with enthusiasm to the scenes
where danger and duty call. In offering their blood,
they give the surs pledge that ether tribute will be
Withheld.
Having torhorne to declare war until TO other ac-
gre.slons had been added the capture of nearly thou
sand American vessels and the impressment of thou
sands OF American scattering citizens and until final
Declaration had been made by the government of Great
Britain, that her hostile orders against our commerce
would not be revoked, but conditions as impossible
as unjust whilst was known that these orders would
Tot Otherwise cease, but with war which had Ialte,!
nearly twenty years. and which, according to appear
ances at that time, might last many tnore having
manifested every occasion, & in every proper mode
sincere desire to arrest the cusion of blood and
meet onr enemy on the ground of Justice and re-
Cancellation, our beloved country in still opposing to his
Persevering hostility all its energies, with an undnin-
lshed disposition towards peace and friendship on honor
able terms, must carry with il the good wishes Of the
lmPa rial world, and the best hopes of sppert from an
OmnpOtent and kind Providence.
JAMES MADISON.
WAsHrNoToN, September Goth, 1914