The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-09-28

ptfscvtraUSc LOT MANY uoCFs, was uuef'y
compelled 10 seek safety in hasty retreat,
vita our gailan, bands pressing upon him.
On the. Lakes 30 moch contested through
oul lhe war the great exertions for the COM
nsnd made on our part have been well repaid.
On Lake Cntario, our squadron is now, and
has been for sometime, in condition TO conhnc
hat OF the my TO his swn port ; and "a
favor the operations OF our land force on that
frontier.
A part of the squadron on Lake Erie, has
been extended to Lake Huron, and has pro-
| -iaced the advantage of displaying our COM
mani of that Lake also. One object OF the
expedition was the reduction ot Mackiuaw,
whicn failed with the loss of few brave men
Anong whom was an officer Justly distinguish
! 81 Tor mis- gallant exploits. The expedition
| ibiy conducted 10y bo,h :hc land and naval
| commandcrs,was otherwise valuable in It's ef-
| iects.
On Lake Champlain, where our supcriori-
| ty had for some time been undisputed, the
| British squadron lately came into action With
he American. commanded by Captain Mac.
tonougn. IL issued in the capture Of the
whole of the cncmy's snips.--The best praise
tor this Officer and his intrepid comrades, is
in the likeness Of his triumph TO the illustri-
rus victory which i'm morlaiized another Off
Ger, end established at critical moment, OUT
CON nand of another Lake
On the Ocean the pride Of our naval arms
has been amply supported. A second frigate
mas indeed fallen into the hands Of the enemy
out the loss is hidden IN the blaze OF herosm
with which she was defended. Capt. Porter,
Sao commanded her, and whose previous ca.
reer had been dis,ing uishec by daring enter.
prIze aud by fertility oG genius, maintained q
,angulnary contest against two ships, one ol
| them superior TO his own, and under other sc
we're electromagnetic humanity tore down the
colors, which valor had nailed 70 the mast.
Inis officer and his brave comrades have ad.
1ed much TO thc rising glory of the American
nag, and have merited all the effusions oi
altitude which their country is ever ready
besto" on the champions of It's rights and
OF its safety.
Two smaller vessels Of war have also be.
come prizes to the enemy, but by a superior
~ OF force which sufficiently vindicates the
cpuoation of their commanders whilst two
o'ners, one commanded by Capt. Warri.ig-
on, the OTHER by Cap.aih E.akcly, have cap
ired British SHIPS of the same class, with a
,alleni,y and good conduct which entitle the a
-,ni -rrvir-.~ov,rpnsouo ;uss snar nv Tue
btaise ut their counl,g.
In spite of The naval force Of the enemy
srcu nuiated on our coasts, our private cruis-
$ aiso u We not ceased TO annoy his com
ne,cc, and to bling their rich prizes into our
|, ports contributing thus, with other proofs,
demonstrate the incompetency and illegali-
y OF blockade, the proclamation of which is
made the pretext for vexing and and discou-
he nj al pcvv uit
|. the United States.
10 meet the extended and diversified war;
fare adopted by the enemy, great bodies OF
militia nave been taken into service for the
public Geiences, and great expenccs incurred.
hat the defence every where may bc both
more convenient and economical, Congress
will see the necessity of i'm mediate measures
Zoe filling the ranks the regular army and
OF enlai gng the provision for special corps,
mounted and unmounted, TO be engaged for
.onger periods vi service than are due fron
the militia. / earnestly renew at the same
| ime, recomme Bdaiion Of such changes in
| no system OF militia, as, by CHASING and dis.
cIpilnng for the most ptompt and active SER
vice, the portions most capable OF IL, will give
to that great resource for the public safety, all
he requisite energy and efficiency.
Inc monies received into the Treasury
donng the nine months ending on the 9Th
day of June last, amounted TO thir,y-,wo mil
lions of dollars, of which eleven millions were
the proceeds of the public revenue, and the
emsindcr derived from loans. The dis
bd semen,s For public expenditures during
nc same period exceeded thir,y.four millions
Of dollars The demands during the remain.
der of the present year already authorized
Dy Congress, and the expences incident to an
extension Of the operations of the war, will
reodef IL necessary that large sums should be
| provited to meet them.
| From this view Of the national affairs Con.
| sress will be urged TO take up without delay,
as we'll the subject Of pccuniary supplies as
that of military force, and on scale commeo-
'urate with the extent and character which
ne war has assumed. X is not to be dis.
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