The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-08-17

fouSot OasliS abatust SctSfSu ttOopS, huSuSu
with success against Bonaparte's best leg
ions--We are progressing in " the sublime
art of war"-not TO disturb the peace Of other
nations, but to maintain cur just rights and in
dependence.
The Sweedcs formerly taught the Russians
how to fight and conquer aud the French lat
tely taught the Russians in the same way
England will now have the honor OF teaching
the Americans how TO beat the conquerors OF
France, Spain aod Portugal.--Bah. .fner.
We understand that his Excellency Gov
ernor Jones received, on Sunday, communi-
cation from Colonel Thomas Noyes, one OF
the Council of War, dated Westerly, August
(Which stated, that five companies OF Rhode
Island militia, under the command OF briga-
dier. Stanton, had assembled for the
purpose of cooperating with General lsham,
in repelling the enemy should they attempta
landing al Stonington-Colonel Noyes intor-
med his Excelency, tina. the militia were In
want of sundry munitions of war, which his
Excellency, with promptitude, directed the
Quarter -master.General to supply. They
were accordingly despatched yesterday morn
ing.-Colonel Noyes enterlains the opinion
that the English will destroy Slonington.
II. I. american.
Defence efthe Cfy.-The works on Long
Island are progressing with anexampicd rap
idi,y. In the glorious strife OF zeal tor the
country, party spirit appears to be annihilated;
and one generous patriotic sentiment does
not confne itself to the offer OF personal SER
vices only very handsome pecunary contrib.
utions have been made. The Bank of New
York yesterday presented two hundred and
fifty dollars to the Committee of Defence;
and their example, we are assured, will not
be lost on the other monied institutions Of
this city. ". I. Com. Adv.
Commodore Decasur.--It is with great plea.
sure we learn, that the gallant Commodore
DECATUR has been directed by the Secretary
of the Navy to take command Of all the naval
force in this harbor and to remain here for its
defence. He has under him upwards Of 1000
hardy seamen, well acquainted with artillery
duty, who will be employed with the other
troops in manning our numerous forts and
other defence.-I1.
The Battle Of Niagara commands, like the
achievements of our naval heroes, the admi.
ration of all classes of the American people,
few excepted and the most bitter revilsrs
Of the army are impelled, by the strong cur
rent of applause, to admit that the heroes Of
Niagara merit the warmest thanks and
gratitude of their country. The captured
officers of the enc emy with an ingenious candor
which reflects upon them honor declare, that
there was exhibited on our part not only the
most undauHted bravery,but proficiency in
sa~t L. Ar
the most veteran armies. The chargs of
Col Miller upon the snemy's artillery, is
represented by one of these gentleman, who
has served in the campaigns OF Spain, to have
surpassed any thing Of the kind he ever saw,
except the storming Of St. Sebastian. Thrice,
said he, we repulsed them with carnage
which we thought would deter them from
another attempt yet, to our unutterable as
tonishment, they rallied fourth time, CHAR
gcd, and drove us from the heights. The
moment We were vanquished, and prisoners
in their camp, we were treated with the
humanity and friendship of brothers, by the
American officers.
Such, we are ercdibly informed, have been
the spontaneous declarations Of some Of the
British officers now in town-declarations
which indicate magnanimiiy on their part,
worthy of imitation. NV. Arg.
From Plans6arg, august 6.
On Wednesday last battalion of infantry.
commanded by Major Sizer, arrived at this
place from the south.
A party OF British and Indians attacked our
piequct in sight of tho village of Champlain,
on Monday morning last. of our men
wounded-l severely.
I. is said that Gov. Strong has publicly
declared, tina, he does not consider the cap
turs of Eastport as an Invasion Of his Stale,
because he verify believes it belongs to the
British. We presume the occupation OF any
othor part Of Massachusetts would be consid-
cred in the same light, by the addressor Of
Gage