The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1815-02-25
Marshal of the District CT
WASHINGTON, Feb. 81.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 81.
me Following most interesting M ssage was
Yesterday transmitted, by tn President of
the United States, to both Houses of Con-
gresS:
To The Senate and
House Of Representatives oftAe U S.
lay before Congress copies Of the treaty
| OF peace & amity between the United States
and his Britaunic Majesty, which was signed
by the commissioners of both parties at Client,
on the 9th of December 1914, and the rati-
locations of which have been duly exchapp-
ed.
Whlle performing this act, congratulate
you, and our constituents. upon an event
which is highly honorable TO the nation, and
terminates with peculiar elicity, campaign
slgnalized by the most brilliant success
es
The late war, although reluctantly declar-
ed ~ Congress. had become a necessary re-
SORT, to assert the rights and independence
OF the nation. 1t has been waged with sue
cess which is the natural result of the lecis-
'ative copnsels. of the patriotism of the
people, of the public spirit of the militia, and
OF the valor of the nil and
naval forces of the con try Peace.
at all times a blessing, is pecu
liarly welcome, therefore, at period VIII
the causes tor the war have ceased to ope-
rate when the government has dcmonstra-
ted the efficiency OF its powers OF def n c
ana when the nation can review its con-
Auct without regret, and without re-
proach.
recommend to your care and Jenifcence.
the gallant men whose achievements. in ev
cry department of military service, on the
land and on the water, have so essentially
contributed to the honor Of the American
name, and to the restoration of peace. TIE
feelmgs OF conscious patriotism and worth
WI animate such men, under every change
OF fortune and pursuit; but their country per
forms a duty to itself when it bestows those
testimonials of appreciation and applause.
winch are, at once, the reward, & the incen-
tive to great actions.
Inc reduction OF the public expenditures
TO the demands of a peace establishment
VIII, doubtless, engage the immediate atten-
tlon OF Congress. There are, however. i'm
portant considerations which forbid sudden
ana general revocation of the measures that
nave been produced by the war. Expert
ehce mas taught us, that neither the pacific
dispositions OF the American people, nor the
PACING Character of theirpolitcal institutions.
can altogether exempt thea from that strife
which appears beyond the ordinary lot of ma
ions, to be incident 20 the actual period of
the WoTld and the same faithful monitor
demonstrates that a certain degree Of prepar-
atloA tor war, is not only indispensable to a.
vert disaster in the onset, but affords also the
pest security for the continuance Of peace
ne wisdom OF Congress will, therefore,
am conh5ent, provide for the maintenance
OF an adequate regular force for the grad
ual adVmce OF the naval establishment for
improving all the means Of harbor defence
ior adding discipline to the distinguished bra
very o. the militia, and for cuitVating the
military art, IN it's essential branches,
uhdeF the liberal patronage Of Govern
n NJ.
The resources Of our country we're. NJ all
times, competent to SIC attainment Of ev-
cry national object bu they viii now be en-
iiched and lnvigoratcd b. the activity which
peace VIII introduce into al th. scenes Of do
mestc enierprize alf beur. The provision
mat mas been made for tie pablic creditors
gu hsp pr session q Go gIrss. must
have decisive eh-et il tllsNsta6ishioent of