and East Florida on the other, shall respectively|necticut river, has yet been ascertained; and where. touch the Bay of Fundy, and the Atlantic ocean, as that part of the boundary line between the domi excepting such islands as now are, or heretofore have nion of the two powers which extends from the been, within the limits of Nova Scotia; and where-source of the river St. Croix directly north to the as the several islands in the Bay of Passamaquoddy, abovementioned north-west angle of Nova Scotia, which is part of the Bay of Fundy, and the island thence along the said highlands which divide those of Grand Menan in the said Bay of Fundy, are rivers that empty themselves into the river St. Lawclaimed by the United States as being comprehend-rence from those which fall into the Atlantic ocean ed within their aforesaid boundaries, which said to the north-westermost head of Connecticut river, islands are claimed as belonging to his Britannic thence down along the middle of the river to the majesty, as having been at the time of, and previous forty-fifth degree of north latitude; thence by a line to, the aforesaid treaty of one thousand seven hun-due west on said latitude until it strikes the river dred and eighty three within the limits of the pro- Iroquois or Cataraguy, has not yet been surveyed:— vince of Nova Scotia: In order, therefore, finally to It is agreed, that for thase several purposes two decide upon these clairns, it is agreed that they shall commissioners shall be appointed, sworn, and authobe referred to two commissioners, to be appointed rized, to act exactly in the manner directed with in the following manner, viz: one commissioner respect to those mentioned in the next preceding arshall be appointed by his Britannic majesty, and one ticle,unless otherwise specified in the present article. by the president of the United States, by and with The said commissioners shall meet at St. Andrews, the advice and consent of the senate thereof, and the in the province of New Brunswick, and shall have said two commissioners so appointed shall be sworn power to adjourn to such other place or places as impartially to examine and decide upon the said they shall think fit. The said commissioners shall claims according to such evidence as shall be laid have power to ascertain and determine the points before them on the part of his Britannic majesty abovementioned, in conformity with the provisions and of the United States respectively. The said of the said treaty of peace of one thousand seven commissioners shall meet at St. Andrews, in the pro-hundred and eighty three, and shall cause the bounvince of New Brunswick, and shall have power to dary aforesaid, from the source of the river St. adjourn to such other place or places as they shall Croix to the river Iroquois or Cataraguy, to be surthink fit. The said commissioners shall, by a de-veyed and marked according to the said provisions. claration or report under their hands and seals, de- The said commissioners shall make a map of the cide to which of the two contracting parties the se- said boundary, and annex to it a declaration under veral islands aforesaid do respectively belong, in their hands and seals, certifying it to be the true conformity with the true intent of the said treaty of map of the said boundary, and particularizing the peace of one thousand seven hundred and eighty- latitude and longitude of the north-west angle three. And if the said commissioners shall agree in of Nova Scotia, of the north-westermost head of their decision, both parties shall consider such de- Connecticut river, and of such other points of the cision as tinal and conclusive. It is further agreed, same boundary as they may deem proper. And both that in the event of the two commissioners differing parties agree to consider such map and declaration as upon all or any of the matters so referred to them, finally and conclusively fixing the said boundary. or in the event of both or either of the said commis- And in the event of the said two commissioners dif. siouers refusing, or declining, or wilfully omitting, fering, or both, or, either of them, refusing or deto act as such, they shall make, jointly or separately, clining, or wilfully omitting to act, such reports, a report or reports, as well to the government of his declarations, or statements, shall be made by them, Britannic majesty as to that of the United States, or either of them, and such reference to a friendly stating in detail the points on which they differ, and sovereign or state, shall be made, in all respects as the grounds upon which their respective opinions in the latter part of the fourth article is contained, have been formed, or the grounds upon which they, and in as full a manner as if the same was herein reor either of them, bave so refused, declined, or omit-peated. ted to act. And his Britannic majesty, and the government of the United States hereby agree to re- Whereas, by the former treaty of peace that porfer the report or reports of the said commissioners, tion of the boundary of the United States from the to some friendly sovereign or state, to be then named point where the forty-fifth degree of north latitude for that purpose, and who shall be requested to de- strikes the river Iroquois or Cataraguy to the lake cide on the differences which may be stated in the Superior, was declared to be "along the middle of said report or reports, or upon the report of one "said river into lake Ontario, through the middle of commissioner, together with the grounds upon "said lake until it strikes the communication by wawhich the other commissioner shall have refused, "ter between that lake and lake Erie, thence along declined, or omitted to act, as the case may be. And "the middle of said communication into lake Erie, if the commissioner so refusing, declining, or omit-"through the middle of said lake until it arrives at ting to act, shall also wilfully omit to state the "the water communication into the lake Huron, grounds upon which he has so tione, in such manner "thence through the middle of said lake to the wathat the said statement may be referred to such friendly sovereign or state, together with the report of such other commissioner, then such sovereign or state shall decide ex parte upon the said report alone. And his Britamic majesty and the government of the United States engage to consider the decision of some friendly sovereign or state to be such and conclusive on all the matters so referrred. ARTICLE THE SIXTH. "ter communication between that lake and lake Su"perior:" And whereas doubts have arisen what was the middle of said river, lakes and water communications, and whether certain islands lying in the same were within the dominions of his Britannic majesty or of the United States: In order, there fore, finally to decide these doubts, they shall be referred to two commissioners, to be appointed, sworn, and authorised to act exactly in the manner Whereas neither that point of the high lands ly-directed with respect to those mentioned in the ing due north from the source of the river St. Croix, next preceding article, unless otherwise specified in and designated in the former treaty of peace be- this present article. The said commissioners shall tween the two powers as the northwest angle of meet, in the first instance, at Albany, in the state Nova Scotia, now the north-westermost head of Con-of New-York, and shall have power to adjourn to ARTICLE THE FITTH, such other place or places as they shall think fit:-the exchange of the ratifications of this treaty.Tha said commissioners shall, by a report or decla- And all other expences attending the said commisration, under their hands and seals, designate the sioners shall be defrayed equally by the two parties. boundary through the said river, lakes, and water And in the case of death, sickness, resignation, or communications, and decide to which of the two necessary absence, the place of every such commiscontracting parties the several islands lying within sioner respectively shall be supplied in the same the said river, lakes, and water communications, do manner as such commissioner was first appointed, respectively belong, in conformity with the true in- and the new commissioner shall take the same oath tent of the said treaty of one thousand seven hundred or affirmation, and do the same duties. It is further and eighty-three. And both parties agree to consi- agreed between the two contracting parties, that in der such designation and decision as final and con- case any of the islands mentioned in any of the preclusive. And in the event of the said two commis- ceding articles, which were in the possession of one sioners differing, or both, or either of them, refu of the parties prior to the commencement of the sing, declining, or wilfully omitting to act, such present war between the two couutries, should, by reports, declarations or statements, shall be made by the decision of any of the boards of commissioners them, or either of them, and such reference to a aforesaid, or of the sovereign or state so referred friendly sovereign or state shall be made in all res- to, as in the four next preceding articles contained, pects as in the latter part of the fourth article is con- fall within the dominions of the other party, all tained, and in as full a manner as if the same was grants of land made previous to the commencement herein repeated. of the war by the party having had such possession, shall be as valid as if such island or islands, had by such decision or decisions, been adjudged to be with. in the dominions of the party having had such possession. ARTICLE THE SEVENTH. ARTICLE THE NINTH. It is further agreed that the said two last mention ed commissioners, after they shall have executed the duties assigned to them in the preceding article, shall be, and they are hereby authorized, upon their The United States of America engage to put an oaths impartially to fix and determine, according to end immediately after the ratification of the present the true intent of the said treaty of peace, of one treaty to hostilities with all the tribes or nations of thousand seven hundred and eighty-three, that part indians, with whom they may be at war at the time of the boundary between the dominions of the two of such ratification; and forthwith to restore to such powers, which extends from the water communica- tribes or nations, respectively, all the possessions, tion between lake Huron, and lake Superior, to the rights and privileges, which they may have enjoyed most north-western point of the lake of the Woods, or been entitled to in one thousand eight hundred to decide to which of the two parties the several and eleven, previous to such hostilities: Provided islands lying in the lakes, water communications, always, that such tribes or nations shall agree to deand rivers, forming the said boundary, do respec- sist from all hostilities, against the United States of tively belong, in conformity with the true intent of America, their citizens and subjects, upon the rathe said treaty of peace, of one thousand seven hun- tification of the present treaty being notified to dred and eighty-three; and to cause such parts of such tribes or nations, and shall so desist according the said boundary, as require it, to be surveyed and ly. And his Britannic majesty engages, on his part, marked. The said commissioners shall, by a re- to put an end immediately after the ratification of port or declaration under their hands and seals, de- the present treaty, to hostilities with all the tribes signate the boundary aforesaid, state their decision or nations of indians with whom he may be at war on the points thus referred to them, and particular-at the time of such ratification, and forthwith to resize the latitude and longitude of the most north tore to such tribes or nations, respectively, all the western point of the lake of the Woods, and of such possessions, rights, and privileges, which they may other parts of the said boundary as they may deem have enjoyed or been entitled to, is one thousand proper. And both parties agree to consider such eight hundred and eleven, previous to such hostilidesignation and decision as final and conclusive-ties: Provided always, that such tribes or nations And, in the event of the said two commissioners dif- shall agree to desist from all hostilities against his fering, or both, or either of them refusing, declin- Britannic majesty, and his subjects, apon the rati ing, or wilfully omitting to act, such reports, de-fication of the present treaty being notified to such clarations, or statements, shall be made by them, tribes or nations, and shall so desist accordingly. or either of them, and such reference to a friendly sovereign or state, shall be made in all respects, as in the latter part of the fourth article is contained, and in as full a manner as if the same was herein repeated. ARTICLE THE EIGHT. ARTICLE THE TENTH. ARTICLE THE FLEVENTH. Whereas the traffic in slaves is irreconcilable with the principles of humanity and justice, and whereas both his majesty and the United States are desirous of continuing their efforts to promote its entire aboThe several boards of two commissioners mention-lition, it is hereby agreed that both the contracting ed in the four preceding articles, shall respectively parties shall use their best endeavors to accomplisia have power to appoint a secretary, and to employ so desirable an object. such surveyors or other persons as they shall judge necessary. Duplicates of all their respective reports, declarations, statements and decisions, and This treaty, when the same shall have been raof their accounts, and of the journal of their pro- tified on both sides, without alteration by either of ceedings, shall be delivered by them to the agents the contracting parties, and the ratifications mutualof his Britannic majesty, and to the agents of the ly exchanged, shall be binding on both parties, ant United States, who may be respectively appointed the ratifications shall be exchanged at Washington, and authorized to manage the business on behalf of in the space of four months from this day, or sooner their respective governments. The said commis- if practicable. sioners shall be respectively paid in such manner as shall be agreed between the two contracting parties, such agreement being to be settled at the time of In faith whereof, we the respective plenipotentiaries have signed this treaty, and have thereunto affixed our scals. Done, in treplicate, at Ghent, the twenty fourth consequence of an embargo which the government had day of December, one thousand eight hun- impressed, on account of some American privateers be (L. s.) (L. s.) dred and fourteen. GAMBIER, HENRY GOULBURN, WILLIAM ADAMS, JOHN QUINCY ADAMS, H. CLAY, JONA. RUSSELL, ALBERT GALLATIN. ing in thet quarter, and which had made one or two captures. One of the privateers, of 20 guns, and 200 men, had been lately captured by the Owen Glendower frigate, capt. Brian Hodgson. A prize to the Hyder-Alley, American privateer, had ran into Saldenea Bay, (Cape of Good Hope) in distress, and was there taken possession of by the troops in garrison-she was captured on the coast of Sumatra. The Harpy privateer, arrived at Salem, after a great cruise, heard that the Wasp was off the Canaries carrying on a mighty business. Now, therefore, to the end that the said treaty of peace and amity may be observed with good faith, on the part of the United States, 1, James Madison, It is stated that the British have lately captured president as aforesaid, have caused the premises to an American privateer (supposed to be the Lyon) in be made public; and I do hereby enjoin all persons the Tagus, which she entered in distress, dismasted. bearing office, civil or military, within the United The destruction of the Gen. Armstrong at Fayal had States, and all others, citizens or inhabitants thereof, excited great sensibility at Lisbon. An account of or being within the same, faithfully to observe and it was speedily sent to Brazil by a frigate. fulfil the said treaty and every clause and article thereof. (L. s.) In testimony whereof, I have caused the seal hand. Done at the city of Washington, this eigh- JAMES MADISON. By the president, ILLUMINATION. In consequence of the following proclamation, the city of Baltimore was, indeed, splendidly illuminated on Wednesday evening last : having some note of the chief things worthy of notice, an account of it may be published hereafter. The scene was delightful and enjoyed by the mildness of the evening, to its fullest extent. It went off with, perhaps, unprecedented order and harmony. PROCLAMATION, By the mayor of the city of Baltimore. It is hereby respectfully recommended to the citizens of the city and precincts of Baltimore, to testify their high sense of the illustrious and unparalleled achievments of the arms of our country, under the command of major-general Andrew Jackson, at New Orleans, by an illumination. And that the same may be made in an orderly and peaceable manner, it THE REGENT'S SPEECH is miserably maigre. Hard is further respectfully recommended, that it comwas his royal highness put to it when he had to im- mence precisely at the hour of 7 r. M. this evening, press the destruction of our "flotilla in the Patuxent" and be extinguished precisely at 9 o'clock thereafter into it, for something to boast of. The world should It is confidently expected, that in this manifestaknow that that flotilla, whose destruction was a mat-tion of public joy, no inconsiderate dissatisfaction ter of so great moment as to be announced from the will occur, of those worthy citizens whose religious throne was not destroyed by the English, and car- opinion do not permit them to join therein; and ried, in the whole, only 14 or 16 guns. He also those whose indisposition or absence prevents them boasts about Washington. Posterity will hate him from a like avowal of their gladness. for it. He likewise talks about the country "east of the Penobscot." That's an affair between him and his friends. ADVERTISEMENT EXTRAORDINARY.-From the London Public Advertiser.WANTED-The spirit which animated the conduct of Elizabeth, Oliver and William. -Better negociators and more gun-pow. All officers are enjoined vigilantly to discourage and prohibit any interruption of the public harmony. EDWARD JOHNSON, mayor. Mayor's office, Baltimore, Feb. 15, 1815. A Burlington, Vt. paper says, that captain (commonly cailed commodore) Macdonough, is to take command of the steam frigate at New York. His late promotion entitles him to command a vessel of this class. LOST All idea of national dignity and honor. It is stated to be acknowledged by the officers of FOUND-That any insignificant state may insult the Majestic, that the President silenced the Endymithat which used to call herself the mis-on before the other ships came up. The latter appears to have been terribly mauled; and, it is said, really struck her colors. tress of the waves. The news of peace with America has received a general rejoicing at Yarmouth. The bells have been The famous privateer True Blooded Yankee, or, as rung for two days, and colors hoisted in various the British papers call her, the Bloody-minded Yanparts of the town; and there has been several con- kee, has at length been captured and sent into Gibvivial parties at the taverns to celebrate the event.raltar. American privateers in the East Indies. London, Nov. 26. The East India company ship Adele, has been captured by an American priva teer off Pontana-other privateers were cruising off the coast of Sumatra. Portsmouth, Eng.) Nov. 21. On Wednesday! the Regent, Sreatham, Lousdale, Kent and Carolise, valuably laden with spices from the Molucca Islands, and the Bonetta, from the South seas, went past for the Downs.-The Steatham left Amboyna about the 19th of May, arrived at Batavia on the 28th, and was detained there till the 26th of July, in] CHARLESTON-A letter from Charleston dated Feb. 1, says "We have 90 pieces of ordnance mounted on the lines in the rear of the city-32's, 24's, 18's and 12's. of the REGISTER will be compensated by its contents. unanimously (or nearly so) approved by the senate. No. 26 OF VOL. VII.] BALTIMORE, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1815 Hæc olim meminisse juvabit.—VIRGIL. [WHOLE NO. 182. Printed and published by H. NILES, South-st. next door to the Merchants' Coffee House, at $5 per ann. Files of the Register. with which this favored work has been cher shed and While laboring under the difficulties incident to public libraries, and is working its way into the pri supported. It is now to be found in many of the the war, the editor was ever consoled with the pros-vate collections of our most illustrious citizens, with pect that at the restoration of peace, he would be increasing rapidityable soon to dispose of the copies of the WEEKLY REGISTER that might then be on hand. The great demand for complete files within these few days post, convinces him that hope will be realized much soon er than he expected. Mobilitate viget, et vires acquirit eundo. As has been heretofore observed, the prevailing idea (founded, indeed, on frequent experience) that works of this kind could not be supported or continued in the United States, has materially affected But it is found that some are disposed to receive my interest. The repeated failure of periodical only those volumes which contain the documents, publications amongst us, some of them with much facts and incidents belonging to the period of the higher pretensions to patronage than my opinion of war (which are, certainly, the most precious and myself led me to aspire to, plead powerfully aga nst cost me more labor, than any I ever may publish)-the hope of our friends, that we could "weather the and those being obtained, they will care nothing fur-storm" with which negligence and procrastination is ther for me or the REGISTER. I do not value such patrons. I am morally certain that every complete copy I have will sell on fair terms, and thank no man to assure me that the demand will be greater than I can supply. always ready to buffet the new beginner. This prevented many subscriptions, chiefly among that class of the people that would have been the most us-ful to us, because a calculation might have been made upon them as permanent and regular patrons. We Every one has a right to fix the value on a com-trust, however, that our ordeal, like that of our be modity he has for sale-but he should not be un-loved republic, is passed in triumph. If we have reasonable because he feels that he has the monopoly been assailed by open enemies without, and "blueof it. I know that the WEEKLY REGISTER cannot be lights" within the pale of our subscription list, we supplanted, or supplied, as to things that have pas have also had oun Brown's, Jackson's and Scott'sin the moral, civil and political world since its es- Gaines', Coffee's and Carrol's; our Rodgers', Decatablishment-but the conditions or which it may be tu's and Hull's-and Perry's, Macdonough's and had shall not subject me to the charge of covetous-Blakeley's to support and encourage us; and say, in the language of Lawrence, but with more fortunate Let this fact be remarked in consequence of being effect, "Don't give up the ship." Thus sustained, compelled to reprint the first and second volumes we have persevered, and the REGISTER has now ac-they have cost (or will cost) me, at least one dol-quired a standing and value, that, in any reasonablylar more, for each, than those of the same volumes to-be-expected event, will insure its continuance on delivered to my old friends and subscribers. For this I should have some indemnifiation. ness. 1 All I ask is this-that those who wish files shall For the supplement to vol. VII, (extra.) its present plan-which, I have the satisfaction to believe, has not essentially changed from the origi nal prospectus, except that the political matter, by the "events of the war," transcended the bounds we would have allotted it. It shall be the constant care of the editor to guard a reputation that has been established by incessant labor, and unwearied industry. Every effort shall 5 still be made to ascertain the truth, and it shall be inserted with fairness and impartiality, affect whom it may. We shall be especially cautious against in. attention, a sin by which we have suffered so much for others. 5 $27 Which is only to exact 5 dollars in advance for one year, to indemnify me for the extraordinary expence I have been at as aforesaid, and for laying so Jong out of the money which the stock of books cost me. No man will say that this is unreasonable. These terms will be our guide until September next-after which, if any files remain to be disposed of, the advance will be increased. The close of the volume, The present number completes the 7th volume, or half year, of the WEEKLY REGISTER. An index for it, on an enlarged and improved plan, will be deli vered this day fortnight, and the SUPPLEMENT be sent to those who ordered it, in a few days thereafter. The return of peace will have a considerable effect on the general contents of this work; which, as a record of passing events, had assumed more of the nature of an ordinary news-paper than I wishedleading many to expect earlier intelligence than a weekly publication is capable of conveying, and to others giving large portions of what they considered stale articles; which, however, I hope, in general, they will read with pleasure and profit a little while hence. But a mighty mass of matter, honorable to our country or to individuals, or useful in a thousand different ways, relating to the war, yet remains to be noticed. We shall proceed with it regularly, as opportunity offers, until our valuable stock is exhausted. Of things pust, we shall speak as they deserved; of things to come, as we think they merit; and, upon the whole, perhaps, bele to publish a more interesting work in peace than in war; as, relieved from the severe drudgery of collecting so litary fact from million-rumor, much time may be It is a great pleasure and, he hopes, an honest pride, that the editor seizes this happy occasion to tender his thanks for the distinguished liberality VOL. VIL It is an unlooked-for and exceedingly mortifying necessity, that compels us to issue this number on paper of an inferior quality after waiting several days for a supply-Thursday evening, March 2 A & spent in those statistical enquiries that have met the country. Peace, at all times a blessing, is peculiar universal approbation. Among the things of this ly welcome, therefore, at a period when the causes kind we have planned, is a very extensive chronolo- for the war have ceased to operate; when the govern. gical tablefor general index of the events of the war, ment has demonstrated the efficiency of its powers with reference to the REGISTER for the matters stated of defence; and when the nation can review its conat length; which, it is believed, will be very useful. duct without regret, and without reproach. It is also in contemplation to have written for this work, by a gentleman of fine talents, A HISTORY OF THE WAR. The want of a common index begins to be felt. I the editor should live so long (and if he does not, he hereby enjoins it on his successor) he proposes, after the 10th volume is finished, to have made and to publish, a very minute and general index, in which every item in the preceding volumes shall he inserted under all the probable heads that it can be looked for, to collect together all the facts belonging to one thing. It will make several sheets, and shall be printed on a good large type and fine strong paper, to be bound by itself, for more easy reference. I recommend to your care and beneficence, the gallant men whose achievments, in every 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. The feelings of conscious patriotism and worth will animate such men, under every change of fortune and pursuit; but their country performs a duty to itself, when it bestows those testimonials of approbation and applause, which are, at once, the reward, and the incentive, to great actions. The reduction of the public expenditures to the demands of a peace establishment will doubtless, engage the immediate attention of congress. There While the editor thus pours out his gratitude and are, however, important considerations which forbid promises his friends to endeavor to deserve a con- a sudden and general revocation of the measures tinuance of their support, he has, for the last time, that have been produced by the war. Experience to many at least through this medium, to speak on has taught us, that neither the pacific dispositions a subject as mortifying as painful. Payment for the of the American people, nor the pacific chacurrent year is now due from all who have not anti-racter of their political nstitutions, can alt gether cipated the time (and they, I thankfully acknowledge, exempt them from that strife which appears, beyond are not a few) and no doubt it will be immediately the ordinary lot of nations, to be incident to the acmade, with its accustomed promptitude. But there tual period of the world; and the same fhful moare four or five hundred persons who will receive nitor demonstrates that a certain degree of prepara no more papers from me until they pay up their tion for war, is not only indispensable to avert dis arrearages of two, three or four years! I have had aster in the onset, but affords also the best security the patronage of their names long enough; and, as for the continuance of peace. The wisdom of conentreaty has failed to convict them of the dishones- gress will, therefore, I am confident, provide for the ty of their conduct, means shall be taken to coerce maintenance of an adequate regular force; for the them to a sense of justice. If in this purgation of gradual advance of the naval establishment; for immy Augean stable, any mistake should arise, the proving all the means of harbor defence; for adding editor bespeaks the liberality of the person injured, discipline to the distinguished bravery of the militia, and promises the amende honorable when informed and for cultivating the military art, in its essential of his error. And, as frequent failures or delays of branches, under the liberal patronage of governthe mails take place, he would respectfully cau- ment. tion those who are conscious that they have dealt The resources of our country were, at all times, fairly with the Register, not to impute a mistake to competent to the attainment of every national obhim, until time sh! be allowed to give assurance of ject; but they will now be enriched and invigorated the fact. The fault of non-payment I believe has, in by the activity which peace will introduce into all some cases, been owing more to the negligence of the scenes of domestic enterprize and labor. The agents whose ordinary business did not admit a due attention to mine; and a list of those who have declined the management of my affairs, or shall be "dismissed the service," may be inserted for the information of our subscribers. President's Message. To the senate and provision that has been made for the public creditors, during the present session of congress, must have a decisive effect in the establishment of the pub. lic credit, both at home and abroad. The reviving interests of commerce will claim the legislative aitention at the earliest opportunity; and such regu lations will, I trust, be seasonably devised as shall secure to the United States their just proportion of the navigation of the world. The most liberal policy towards other nations, if met by corresponding House of representatives of the United States. dispositions, will, in this respect, be found the most I lay before congress copies of the treaty of beneficial policy towards ourselves. But there is no peace and amity between the United States and his subject that can enter with greater force and merit Britannic majesty, which was signed by the com- into the deliberation of congress, than a considera. missioners of both parties at Ghent, on the 24th tion of the means to preserve and promote the maof December, 1814, and the ratifications of whichnufactures which have sprung into existence, and athave been duly exchanged. tained an unparalleled maturity throughout the While performing this act, I congratulate you, United States during the period of the European and our constituen's, upon an event which is highly wars. This source of national independence and honorable to the nation, and terminates with pecu- wealth, I anxiously recommend to the prompt and liar felicity a campaign signalised by the most bril- constant guardianship of congress. Hant successes. The termination of the legislative session will The lite war, although reluctantly declared by soon separate you, fellow-citizens, from each other, congress, had become a necessary resort, to assert and restore you to your constituents. I pray you to the rights and independence of the nation. It has bear with you the expressions of my sanguine hope, been waged with success which is the natural re that the peace which has been just declared will not sult of the legislative counsels, of the patriotism of only be the foundation of the most friendly inter the people, of the public spirit of the militia, and of course between the United States and Great Britain, the valor of the military and naval forces of the but that it will also be productive of happiness and |