The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-11-30

umcs, whco every Gay OfingS Intelligence oil
some new disaster !. and they are still more
deeply impressed, when combined with such
feelings as we're excited by the mourntul ccse-
mony which consigned 10 an uniimeiy grave,
the body Of major general Ross-one OF our
best commanders brave, active, entcrprising,
and experienced highly disting uished among
those heroes who effected the deiverance of
Spain, and who FIRST Inspired that spiri, which
enabled the powers of Europe to break the
shackles Of almost universal slavery. An off,
Ger SO much respected and beloved by Tho
troops under his command, and so fully pos
sessed Of their confidence, that no danger or
difficulty could deter them from cheerfu.ly
following where he led the way. Is il possl-
bic TO witness such solemn scene to see
he silent tears steal down tho manly cheek
Of his veteran brethren, and mark the general
expressions Of unfeigned sorrow without
asking with anxious apprehension, whether
The war forced upon US by America is entered
inlo with means proportioned ioils magni,-
ode, and condusled with that ability and vigor
which may lead US 20 hope il will be honor
ably and speedily terminated! 1t is painful
10 be convinced against our wishes but no
satisfactory answer can YET be given to the
h'st question; and recent events, added to
preceding ones, obIise us 10 acknowledge,
that where our greatest force is stationed we
have least reason to expect success.
II is unaccountablc with whar peryerse in.
faiualiun our ministers al h, me ever have re.
jected, and slill continue 10 reiecl, the proper
means OF acquiring knowledge the Ameri-
Can character and country. They appear to
be at this monen, equally as Ignorant OF both,
is st the commencement of The revolution.
A, n. 4 ~
por,ions, with long intervals between, had
been sent at frst, with general of aeknowl-
edged sb,lity and experience, jealous in exc-
cution the revolt Of those colonies would
never have ended IN their complete separation
and independence. And now that war is de-
cisred against Us for the express purpose Of
forcing US TO give uI our dearest maratimc
lights, end began by he invasion of the Cana
4 das they, with such an example before their
eyes, continue in the same course Of feeble
measures and petty efforts, following each
other at such distances of time as 10 dcstroy
the efficacy of ALL
Grca, Britsih never was engaged in con-
.esl SO warmly and generally approved by all
classes of her subjects at peace with all the
world beside, and in the possession Of larger
disposablc force than ever she had before
selves, distracted in their councils, inadequate
in their resources with an army comparative
~ small tor their occasions, il.appointed, and
in general commanded by inexperienced and
Incompetent officers and without single
ally TO give them the least encouragement or
support. Under these circumstances, what
has been done on our part On the one side,
IL is ,tue that navy is fitted out, of sufficient
force TO blockade the whole coast Of the snc-
my, and has, generally speaking, effected
esefy material purpose OF blockade. Bux
when any thing of more actively offensive
nature is undertaken, force is sent out not q
fourth part sufficient 10 ensure success 10 airy
objec' Of magni,ude or importance; and brave
counsndcrs aud gallant troops arc exposed
10 lose their lives, without benefit to their
county. On the other side where we are
most vulnerable, and where the gIeater mum.
Ger oftroops are sent, iae chief command il
entrusted 10 person OF whom we never heard,
| till through the influence of interest he sud-
denly started up among Us. II is not to be
wondered at, that without ability or expert
| ence, success should be wanting, and that sore
discontinue should resul. from miserable
| misnanag ement.
II is a fact, that can readily be- ascertaiaed
| by those who will take she trouble TO compare
accounts, that more, many more valuable ofil'
cers and men have lost their lives in Canada,
/ lin proportion TO the numbers employed end
the enemy opposed) wi,hcu, effccting any
thing Of consequence, or making any desIfa
bic progress in the war than the duke ol
= AWelington lost In the emancipation OF Spain
and in scceieralins the downfall Of the tyran'
Of Europe. II is impossible to know THIS
without emotions OF sorrow and indignation
TO know that our armies are fristered away
Our best officers killed, one after aue,her, ou'
soldiers cut up in detail aod no conqensa
ton Tor our losses, no asonencnt for the sac
si6ces dlsmal gloom TO lcok back AZ, snt
no cheering prospcet before ns--it IS impos
I s,bic 80 thiok Of these ,hings without exeerat
ing the Cause or causes, principal " sutofdin