The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1815-01-11
LATEST FROM CANADA


We received this morning, Montreal He
raids to Dec. 18th. The late dispatches
from our Commissioners at Client had
reached Montreal, and brought forth che
speculstions or several writer's on the subject.
lhe following insolent article will slew the
light IN which they are viewed by the editor
or the Montreal Herald
from the Montreal Herald, Dec. Y.
"A series OF the New York Mercantiic Ad-
vertiSer to the 9th inst was politely sent us
from which we have taken copious extracts
several OF these will be found interes sting,
particularly the Notes between the British
and American lenipotentaries at Client.
! hese afford no prospect of peace whatever
ne lSiItish ministers evidently appear not
TO be III hurry to explain their sentiments
upon the ultimate views of thsir government
hence the embarrassment of the American
neSoclators they can only draw differences
conclusions are out of the question. Accord
ing to the present state ofEurose the En-
ghsh commissioners act wisely, m not being
700 frank with such all unprinCipled set of men
rs they have TO deal with The American
commissioners in their letter to the Secreta-
ny o. state, sGy as much that it will be i'm
possible to treat with Great Britain, until the
congress of Vienna shall have decided upon
-he fate OF Europe. This is another piece of
republican impuelence, and is bnilt upon M
Germany, Poland and Italy. Do the Ameri-
can Sz9inafeTs at Client imagine, that this
note has any reference to the United States
on even tot lsws Of navigation No, it
only relates to the equilibrium of Europe, and
displays much good sense, inasmuch, as the
END Is to preserve the weaker states from the
grasp OF the stronger. The maritime code
OF Europe has long been fixed England ne
yer wanted to have il overturned America
S.Syiet -.
the consequence may be, that her shipping.
"l'i DC DENIED refuge in all the ports and
Colonies belonging to European nations and
heay} dnties exaCted i'll the harbors OF the
mother countries.
II IS the interest of all Europe to crush the
naval prosperity OF the United States. Tx
CeFt ~ Russia, the population goes rather be-
Yohu 1he means 81 subsistence from the earth;
"hEn tHe produce Of the soil is inadpouate
RS uice to the ocean is indispensable to com
nifhH icc'! The chief pillar of state is n
gr''ultuTe. then follow manufactures and ma
F'siuor IN those fields of industry, Europe
C3h maintain a third more of the human
race, han is now allotted to her We assert.
'nat france and Britain could in years re-
ceivc al the population which is now scatter
co oYci NorthAmerra without Causing great
rise IN the price Of food. The whole would
live cheaper than the Cit zcns of the United
Russia could take four times the number
without circumference, Is 7gc do nor take into.
account the turbulent spirit Of republican
ism. As Europe stands, she is no wise in
debted to n. America in any point of view.
I'D times OF scarcity in England America ne
yer furnished corn for a weeks supply in 4
year. II the United States were allowed tn
furnish the West Indies with fish and lum-
Der, 1t was the crime Of ministers bv licen-
sing trade which was direct robbery Of
Brush subjects, taking millions out of their
pockets annually. Ia short, were the United
states immediately devoted to enlarge the
bed OF the ocean, the catastrophe might be
encit to the Eastern world. We spesk
strctiy 10 political point we would not
nave The inhabitants involved in ruin. other
wise We should be accused by cotemporaries
ct savage ferocity.
~ WI he asked, how is Great Britain to-
0fng her remaining enemy to terms of peace.
consistent with tie dignity and maritime
rights Of the nation The answer is easy.
and must be convincing to the neanest cana
1ty.. England must tut forth her best en-
''g'es on the ocean, as well rs on lard. Tic
Nme"can sy stemis to destroy orr trade by
n'va'eering- To chase such vessels is no.
tCithi the attention of orr commissioned
alPs % war, without soxne remunersgiou