Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-09-25

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In the events of the present campaign, the
nemy, with all his augmented means, and
~anton use of them. has little ground for ex q
iitation unless he can feel it in the success Of e
ms !. recent enterprises against this Mstropos :.
Us. and the ne,ghbouring town Of alexandria;
rom Doth OF which his retreats \. ere as pre-
Cipitate, as his attempts were bold and fors II
'uhate. In mis- other inCursions on our Allan II
TIC frontier. his progress often checked and Il
chastised by the martial spirit of the neigh.
6ouring citizens. has had more effect in dis. Y
ressins individuals. and in tishonourine hi
arms, than in promoting any object of legi- /
g'umate warfare. And in the two instances |
mentioned, however deeply to be regretted
on our part. he i'll hndin his transient suc-
cess, which interrupted for a moment only
the ordinary public business at the seat Of !
government, no compensation ftr the loss of |
character will, the world, by his violations
OF privae property, aud by his destruction of
pnolic cdifices, protected. as monuments of
the arts, by the laws of civilized warfare.
YIN our side we can appeal to series Of
achievements, which have given new lustre
to herAmcrican arms. Besides the brilliant in
cidents IN the minor operations of the cam
| paign. the splendid victories gained on the
CANADIAN side of the Niagara, by The Ameri
can forces under Mai. Ten. Brown, and Bril-
/ gad'ers Scott and Gaines, Rave gained for
| these heroes, and their emulating compani-
, ons' tne NEST uniading laurels; and having
trlumphantly tested the progressive tliscis
pine OF the American soldiery; have taught
the enemy, that the longer he protracts his
hostile efforts, the more certain and decisive
| will be his final discontinue.
| On our southern border victory has COM
tlnued also to follow the American standard
The bold and sixiiful operations Of Mai Gen.
jackson, conducting troops drawn from the
l militia OF the states least distant, particular.
! OF tennessee, have snbdued the princi
pa tribes OF hostile sayages, and by estab.
fishing a peace with thsm, preceded by re-
ecu. ana exemplary establishment, has best
| guarded against the mischief of their co;op-
GRAFTON with the British enterprIzes which
I may be planned against that quarter of our
Country, Important tribes Of Indians on our
north western frontier, have alse acceded To
lSufniations which bind them to the interests
Oh the Onlled States, and to consider our en-
| envy as theirs also.
In the recent attempt of the enemy ON
me City OF Baltimore, defended by militia and
volunteers, aided by small body of reg
uiars and seamen, he was received with n
| spirit which produced rapid retrea, 10 his
| ships whilst concurrent attack by a large
neet was successfully resisted by the steady
/ and well directed fire of the fort and bate.
| ries opposed to il.
ln another recent attack by powerful
l force on our troops at Piattsburg, of which
| regulars made part only, the enemy, after
| perseverance for many hours. was finally
compelled TO seek safety in hasty retreat
I win our gallant bands pressing upon him.
on the LAKES, so much Contested through.
out the war, the great cxertions for the
| command made on our part, have been well
repaid. On Lake Ontario cur squadron 4.
now, and has been for some time. in a rouA;
ton to confne that of the enemy to his r..,,,
port and to favor the operations of our land
forces on that frontier 80
Apart of the squas' ron on Lake Erie has
been extended into Lake Huron, and has
Pooduced the advantage of displaying our
command OF that Lake also--One object of |
.ne expedition, was the reduction OF Mack |
lhaw' winch failed with the loss of a few
brave men, among whom was an officer mar.
~ distinguished for his gallant exploits The
expedition, ably conducted ty both the naval
and the land commanders, was otherwisei
highly valuable in its effects.
On Lake Champlain. where orr .un.r;.
GRITTY had Tor some time been undisputed. tn
BRITISH squadron lately came into actor
wlih the American, commanded by Captaini
Macdonough. IT issued in the capture ~
the whole OF the enemy's ships The bes,l
praise tor this officer and his intrcpid rom,
rades IS III the likeness This triumph IN the
.l'iustrious victory. which ifnmortaIixed ann-
hsr oihcer and established, at q critical NM
ment our command Of another Lake,
On the Ocean the pride of our Naval
arms has been amply supported. A second
i15ate has indeed falen into the baods nc
the enemy,but the loss is hidden in the b,a no
OF heroism with which she was defended
captain Porter. who commanded her. and
'wnose previous career had been distinguished
oy daring enterprise * by fertility of genus.
gsin'a'heo asanguIaary contest against two
SHIPS, enc OF them superior TO his own and
luncer other severe disadvantages. Till bn.
NASTY tore down the colors, which valor had
naiied 20 the mast This officer and his brave
comrades have added much to the rising
glory OF the American flag. and have meri9j
tea All the illusions OF gratitude which their
country is everready TO bestow ON the char,
pions OF its rights and of its safety.
iwosma'ler vessels Of war have a,so b.. ! :
come rlzes to the enemy bur by a spne. | !
riority OF force which sufficiently vindicatesj
the reputation OF their commanders while ,
Two others, one commanded by CAPTAIN !
warrington, the crhsr by Captain Blakely, =
nave Captured British ships Of the same | +
class, with gallantry and good conduct. 9
winch entitIe them and their comparions' :,
% Just share IN the praise OF their country,
In spite OF the naval force of the enemy a
.ecumuiated on our coasts, private eruisers '
ESQ have not ceased to annoy his commerce. ! /,
md to bring their rich prizes into our ports =
.ontriouting thus with other proofs, 10 de h
nonstrate the incompetency and iIlegality q
u oiockade, the proclamation of which IL !,
haoe TIE Preiext Tor yexiDg and discours. | a
pg the commerce Of neutral powera Win :.