Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-03-08

IN the very snareS which he had spread be-
ore MS. and succeeded in eiTcctRg his utter
destruction, without once exposing the lives
or our citizens. Immortal thanks be TO his
Supreme Maiesty. for sending US such an
instrument of his boun eful designs A gift
o. that value is the best token of the contins
Vance of his protection most solid en-
Courage nent to US to sue for new favours.
Inc trst which it emboldens us humblv to
supphcaSe, as it is the nearer to our throb-
ony hearts. is thatyo may long enjoy, gen.
eral, the honors of YOUR grateful country, OF
which you will permit US To present YOU a
pledge in this wreath of laurel, the prize of
victory, the symbol of immortality. The
ne - is speedy and honorable termination
OF the bloody contest in which we are enN
gagged. No one has 50 eficaciously labored
as you, general, for the acceleravion of that
bsissful period ; may we soon reap that
sweetest fruit of your spleudld and unintera
rupted victories
General Jackson's Answer.
REVEREND SIR.
received with gratitude and pleasure
the symbolical crown which piety has pre-
ps"ed. receive it IN the name of the
brave men who have so efectually secon.
ded my sXertions for the preservation of
heir country-they well deserve the lau.
rels which their country will bestow
For myself, to have been Instrumental in
the delverance of such country, is the
greatest blessing that Heaven could confer.
That it has been effected with so little loss
that so few tears should cloud the smiles
OF our triumph, and not a cypress leaf be
interviewer in the wreath which you pre-
sent, is a source Of the most exquisite en-
joyment.
I thank yoI, reverend sir. most sincerely,
for the prayers which you offer up for my
happiness. May those your patriotism die
tates for our beloved country be first heard.
And may mine for your individual pros,
perity. as well as that of the congregations
committed to your care, be favoraby re-
ceived the prosperity, the wealth, the
happiness of this city will then be aommen.
surate with the courage and other great
qualities of its inhabitants.
Letter from General J1ckson TO tie Manor
Of W7v Orleans.
Head Quarters, 9Th Military District.
SIR.
Deeply impressed since nv arrival with
he unanimty patriotic zealfdisplayed
~ the citizens over whom you so worthily
preside, l should be ineXcusabe il any other
occupation than that OF providing for their
defence had prevented my public acknowl.
eJig 5'ent - 'ts5.r merits. pray yuu now.
sir, II communicate to the inhabitants af
your respec' able city, the exalted sense I
entertain OF their patriotism, love of order.
aod attachment to the principles Of our exc
cellent constitution The Courage they
have shewn in period Of no common daDy
ger, and the fortitude with which thew
have rejecIed all the apprehensi7ns which
the vicinity of the enemy was calculated TO
produce, are not more TO be admired than
their humane attention TO our sick and
wounded as to those Of that description az
mONg the prisoners The liberality with
which their representatives in the ccy Coun.
Gil provided for the families of those who
were in the field, eVinced an enlightened
humanity and was productive of the most
beneficial effects, Seldom in any commupi.
ty, has so much cause been given for de-
served praise while the young were ia
the held arrested the progress of the fos.
the aged watched over the city and main.
TENED its internal peace and even the
softer sex encouraged their husbands and
brothers TO remain at the post Of danger
and duty. Not content with exerting for
the noblest purpose that powerful influence
which is given them by nature (and which
in your country women IS rendered irresiss
table in accomplishments and beauty they
showed themselves capable Of higher elFs
orts, and actuated by humanity and patrj-
ntism they clothed By their own labor, and
protected from the inclen Of the seas
son, the men who had marched from a dis.
tant sta e to protect them from insult in
the name of those brave men beg you,
sir, to convey to them the tribute Of our
admira ion and thanks, assure them that
the distant wives and daughters of those
whom they have succored will remember
them in their prayers and that for my
self no circumstance Of this important cam
paign touches me with more exquisite
pleasure than that have been abe to lead
back to them, with so few exceptions, the
husbands, brothers, and other relatives OF
whom such women only are worthy.
l anticipate, sir, with great satisfaction,
the period when the final departure Of the
enemy will enable you t. resume the ordi-
nary functions of veur Office, aud res,ars
the citizens to their usual occu2ations-
they have merited the blessings Of peace by
bravely facing he dangers of war.
/ should be uDgrateiui NT insensibie. if
did not acknowledge the marks Of conf.
dencc and aHectioUafe attachment with
which have personally been horored by
your citizens confidence that has ens.
bled me with greater success to dircc. the.
measures for their defence, an attach,
ment which 1 sincerely reciproc4lc s. which
shall carry with me TO the grave.
For youself, Mr. Mayor, / pray you %
accept my thanks for the very great zeq,
integrity, and diligence vita which Wv,
have c. Quoted the aTduous depar.rasnt or
the police committed to your care, aud the
Promptitude villa which every rcauisitioa
for the public service has been carried lot,
effect.