with such regulations as superior wisdom may di-out of twenty would have supposed extracted from rect. We are at war, and would pursue every law-the London Courier : ful means to end it honorably. Mediation of Russia. [Omitted last week.] *The report that the British government have refused to send commissioners to Russia to meet Mr. Gallatin, (and why not Messrs. Gallatin and BAYARD] is by no means improbable. We do not believe that they will ever consent to submit to arbitration, the only question [impressment—according to this writer] It is not a little remarkable that the British pa-upon which we are at present at issue. The desire pers that spoke of our frigates as being manned by of our friendship, or the dread of our enmity can"outlaws and bastards," and predicted the disappear not induce them to renounce a principle essential to ance of the American flag from the sea, in 6 months, their political existence. Any modification in the ex with the destruction of all our principal cities, &c. ercise of an an acknowledged right, [of searching and those who make the greatest clamor about for men, and taking them at discretion. It is false that "peace" in the United States-the war party in Eng- this "right" was ever “acknowledged”— -IT NEVER WILL land, and the "peace party" in America, unite in BK ACKNOWLEDGED. There is no American villain wishing that the mediation of Russia may fail of its enough to put his name to a paper that shall acknowobject, in producing a good understanding between ledge it. It would place us below the level of African the two countries. This is strange, but it is true;slaves; a state which, thank Heaven, we are not yet and the people will think of it. prepared for, which is, however, liable to abuse, It is perfectly understood, that the instructions that might secure our interests, without detriment to our envoys are so liberal and just, that Great Bri-to theirs, could be easily arranged without recourse tam must accede to them; if she has a thousandth to a mediation. The right [Britain may claim the part of that regard for "liberty and law" her friends “right” as much as she pleases-we only care that she attribute to her. It was the decided opinion of shall not exercise it. Old George called himself (unMessrs. Gallatin and BAYARD, that their mission til his ministers purchased the Irish parliament) the would terminate favorably; either in producing an "King of France"-and the French laughed at it. So honest peace-or in uniting the people of the United he may urge his “right”— '—we shall not “acknowledge” States in the war. it; and if he does not steal men, we are content. The late London papers afford nothing whereon to Thus he may compromise with his intollerable pride.} form a conclusion as to the policy the British govern- itself will never be made a subject of discussion." ment means to pursue, in this matter. The reports (and we have nothing but reports) are contradictory but we have no hesitation in believing that, if the mediation of Russia was not actually requested by Great Britain, it will be promptly accepted, and immediately acted upon. Interesting Correspondence. Public Spirit of North Carolina. Letter from Calvin Jones, Major-General in the state of North Carolina, to the Governor of Virginia. It is really disgraceful to observe the conduct of many in the United States who cry "peace, peace," Raleigh, July 9, 1813. and yet "labor in their vocation" to depreciate the SIR-By an address in the enclosed paper, your measures pursued to obtain it. If the government excellency will perceive that I am about to raise a had not accepted the proposition of Russia, what a corps to aid in the defence of the coast of Virginia. clamor would those folks have raised, against the I take the liberty of addressing you thus to enquire "blood hounds at Washington" for neglecting so whether the aid of this corps is desirable to Virgigreat an opportunity to have existing differences ad-nia, and whether the species of force proposed to justed by a common friend! But the readiness of be raised is such as in your opinion is best calculatthe executive in acceding to the proposal, having ed for the contemplated service. Cavalry would stifled that cause for outcry in its birth, these men have been preferred here, could suitable arms have wheeled about and ridiculed the prospect and pro- been obtained, but broad swords are not to be had cedure. One would have thought, that the junction in the state. Will you also inform me whether this of Mr. Bayard to this mission might have assured corps could obtain sabres on loan from the state of all honest men that no party business entered the Virginia, on ample security being given that they consideration and his acceptance should have shall be returned when the term of service expires? taught moderation to those who consider themselves I am not now sure they will be wanted. That will his political friends. depend much on the opinion which may be entertain. Whatever may be the fate of the embassy, we ed by the members of the corps, and by military shall rejoice that our government appointed it. It men acquainted with the force already assembled, shews their desire for peace, on honorable terms; and the nature of the service. There may exist oband laughs to scorn Benedict Arnold's old charge of jections to a corps raised for so short a term of ser"French influence." Besides, it has tested the sin-! vice. With men who are to become soldiers mecerity of those who call themselves the "friends of peace," and will finally tell us "who is who," and divide the people into two parties only-at present, we have three "republican," "federal" and British. The following is from a London paper of May 25 lence of the same spirit on both sides of the water-its concord with the preceding, shews a prevaThese observations were made as preparatory to "Some American papers to the 18th ult have been a record of the following paragraph, from a lead-received; they are not of great importance. Mr. ing gazette of the United States; which nineteen Gallatin and Bayard are certainly gone to Russia, to open a negociation for peace, under the mediation of *The following famous toast was drank not among Russia. It is strange that they should set out before a parcel of "heef-eaters" in a kitchen at St. James' they have ascertained whether the mediation will but a public festival in the United States, sometime be accepted by us or not. On that point there canbefore the declaration of warnot, we apprehend, be any doubt-commit our naval "The blood hounds at Washington-they open rights to the mediation of a foreign power? We hope loudly on the British lion, but they dare not bite and believe no British minister, would entertain such him." an intention for a moment." chanically, this opinion would have great force; but, sands have perished in the service of the vile manin a corps, where it is hoped every individual will stealer, and thousands YET remain in his servitude.--do his duty from a sense of honor, its force would Some have been magnanimously discharged, but held be greatly lessened. It was not thought politic to as prisoners of war. Four hundred were thus dispropose a longer term, as it might tend to lessen missed from the Toulon fleet alone, and more than the number of the volunteers; yet, it is believed double that number in all probability remain. The that when they have served the three months, the following from the Essex [Massachusetts] Register, greater proportion will be willing to prolong the will command attention. term. "Captain JEDUTHAN UPTON, jr. (late commander Your excellency will have the goodness to favor of the privateer brig Hunter) who arrived in the me with an answer as soon as practicable, and I beg cartel Admittance, which left London on the 1st of you to be assured of the great respect with which June, informs, that on the same day they were boardI am your obedient servant, His excellency Gov. Barbour. CALVIN JONES. THE GOVERNOR'S REPLY. ed by a boat from Plymouth, and were informed that news had been received in Plymouth that day, of a second grand battle between the allied armies and the French, in which the latter were victorious. Richmond, July 15, 1813. Captain U. informs that the American prisoners conSin-I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt fined on board British prison ships in England, uniof your favor, under date the 9th current; with versally complain of bad treatment. There are many your address to the citizens of North Carolina, by American masters and mates on board the prison which I am informed of your intention to raise a ships and no distinction shewn them. The officers corps of volunteers whose object is, to tender their of private armed vessels are not allowed a parole services for three months to Virginia, to aid in her unless their vessels actually mount fourteen cardefence against the ruthles and barbarous foe, who riage guns at the time of capture, and captain Uphas so long waged against us a species of warfare, as ton, who commanded a fine new brig, but threw his cowardly, as it is base and barbarous. guns over during the chase, was confined on board This tender, sir, is accepted. Riflemen (not the prison ships, although the captain of the frigate mounted) will be the most acceptable force. If, that captured him made every exertion to obtain his however, rifles cannot be procured with you, for parole. The prisoners are turned below at 4 o'clock the volunteers, they shall upon their arrival at Nor- in the afternoon, and confined till 8 o'clock in the folk, have good muskets, at least. Should you suc-morning. The people on board these ships have ceed in organizing the force contemplated, you will actually sold the greater part of their clothes to buy have the goodness to repair to Norfolk, and report provisions. yourself to Gen. Taylor. It is important that we should be immediately advised of the number you calculate upon. Captain Upton has furnished us with a list of 128 American seamen, who had been impressed on board British ships of war, and delivered up as prisoners I should do great injustice to our feelings were I of war, with the places of their nativity, the ships to withhold an expression of our grateful acknow- they wore discharged from, the time they have servledgments for your affectionate and magnanimous ed, and the number of Americans left on board the conduct. Nor do the emotions it inspires, flow al-different ships at the time of their discharge. These together from selfish considerations. We see in the were on board one prison ship, the San Antonio. Bepart you are acting, that spirit which bound us to- sides these, there are on board the Chatham prison gether as a band of brothers, during the revolution, ships 320 men who have been delivered up on simiand carried us in triumph through that glorious con-lar circumstances. Many of these poor fellows had flict; and which, can it be kept alive, will give, un- been detained more than 15 years, and about 40 of der Providence, immortality to our confederated the 128 on board the San Antonio belong to this republic, the last hope of man. state. We shall publish this list in our next for the I have said that the enemy has carried on a war information of their friends. The method of asbase and barbarous. He has desolated private pro- certaining these men to be Americans adopted on perty, he has put to death the sick and the unresist- board the British ships was, when a seaman requesting, and he has indulged in the most brutal violence ed as an American to be considered a prisoner of on our females. Such conduct cannot but irritate war, rather than fight against his country, he was the avenging hand of heaven. "The almighty has severely flogged for several days successively, anđ no attribute which can take side with such an ene- if he bore it manfully he was given up as an Amemy." rican-if not he was kept on duty." We turn with disgust and horror, from this foul The list alluded too has been received, and blot in the character of man, and dwell with pecu- shall be inserted at length. The statement gives liar complacency, upon your generous friendship, so the names of the 128 seamen, with the places of ennobling to our nature, enhanced by the honorable their nativity-the ships they were discharged from, mention you make of the aid furnished you by our and the number of Americans that were left on fathers, in the hour of your distress, and the ac-board these vessels. The vessels named are 47-the knowledgment that the mingled blood of the heroes Americans left 174. At Portsmouth and other places. of Virginia and North Carolina is the cement of our as well as at Chatham, there are great numbers of connexion. this description of prisoners, that an honorable enemy would never have retained. Itender to you, and your brave and patriotic companions, my warmest wishes, for your welfare. JAMES BARBOUR. Gen. CALVIN JONES, Raleigh, North Carolina. Impressed Seamen. THE CHRONICLE. By an arrival at the eastward, we have Paris dates, via London, which state that on the 24th of May information was received in Paris of an ARMISTICE: having been concluded between the French and als Every day more and more convinces us that the lied powers, preparatory for a GENERAL PEACE extent of the horrors of impressment by the Britsh Ministers are to attend this great assembly from of American seamen, was not fully known. Thou-England, Russie, Prussia, France, America, Den mark, Austria, Sweden, and the Spanish Cortes. It thor of the plan, I feel it a duty incumbent on me is added, expressly, that NAPOLEON will treat only to state to my fellow citizens the motives by which on the basis of the treaty of Utrecht.. I was actuated, and the manner in which the plan The duke of Istria (Bessieres) was killed by a was fixed and executed, and I leave it to my counrandom shot, the day before the great battle of Lut- trymen to approve or condemn the act. zen. For fifteen years he had fought by the side of My relatives in the state of Ohio and on the fronNapoleon, and was much beloved by him. He com-tiers are numerous-they have suffered much by Inmanded the Imperial guard, and was reconnoitering dian hostility, excited by the British mandates, and when killed. The empress had received advices from the army, that on the 20th of May the emperor had gained another victory over the allies at Bautzin. the blowing up of the brave Pike and his band of heroes, after the enemy had actually surrendered, was to my mind, an act of such horrid cruelty, that it called loudly for retaliation. These are the principal reasons which induced me to contrive the following plan, which has succeeded in destroying upwards of one hundred of the enemy. On the 18th of May the French head quarters remained at Dresden. Ney had advanced to Bautzin (75 miles from Lutzen) and probably had the battle with the allies at that place on the 20th. The re- Ten kegs of powder were put into a strong cask, port of an armistice is probably true, and peace be with a quantity of sulphur mixed into it. At the tween France and Russia, at least, may be expected. head of the cask was fixed two gun-locks, with cords The arrival of Bernadotte in Germany is announc-fastened to the triggers, and to the underside of the ed. Austria is said to have joined the allies-the barrels in the hatchway, so that it was impossible emperor of Russia and king of Prussia had gone to to hoist the barrels without springing the locks cach Prague. side of the powder-and on the top was placed a South America.—A Spanish frigate, having three quantity of turpentine and spirits of turpentine. hundred troops on board, and military stores, to aid which in all probability was sufficient to have desthe royalists, lately went into Santa Martha, con- troyed any vessel that ever floated on the water, if ceiving it to be in possession of that party. Imme-she could have been got alongside, which was the diately on anchoring she fired a salute, which was re-object in view. The Eagle left this place for Newturned by the fort, but the independents,being aware London on the 15th of June, and in eight or ten of her mission, shortly after opened the guns of the days after, she arrived within sight of the enemy, fort on the frigate, totally dismasted and obtained about 11 o'clock A. M. The enemy sent a barge complete possession of her, when all the troops were landed and placed in prison. Died lately at Champlain, Vt. Lewis Barney, aged 105 years. He had 24 children by one wife. An ewe, at Croyden, Mass. produced ten lambs at two litters, in the springs of 1812 and 1813. with 20 oarsmen, and as many more in the bow and stern of the boat, to take possession of her. Capt. Riker, who commanded the Eagle, states that the enemy got within musket shot, and that a number of shots were exchanged before they abandoned the vessel, and when the enemy got possession, he "Forward”-Daniel Debeltaz, at Cincinnati, Ohio, worked for two hours to get her alongside of the advises tavern keepers and others, that he had re- Ramilies, 74; but the wind dying away, and the ceived a supply of good red wine, superior to the tide being against them, is supposed to be the reacommon Bordeaux claret, which he offers at 2 dol- son of her not being conducted alongside; and that lars per gallon. He further says that he will be sup- when the vessel blew up, four boats were seen alongplied with "white and Madeira wines." This wine side-and it is the opinion of captain Riker, and a is produced at New Switzerland, Indiana Territory, number of others who were very near the scene, that where the vine-yards are in the most prosperous state. there could not have been less than 100 men on board The cultivation is rapidly extending on the shores of and alongside. Some suppose the number to have the Ohio, and has every prospect of soon reaching been 120. After the explosion, there was not a vesthe demand. How delightful is it to behold the tige of boats or men to be seen. A boat from the opening resources of our country; and contemplate 74 was immediately dispatched, but returned withthe time when all that may satisfy our wants or gra-out picking up any thing. The body of fire appeared tify our appetites, shall be found in the growth and to rise upwards of 900 feet into the air, with a blue produce of the republic! streak on the outside, and then burst like a rocket. St. Francisville, June 10.-The inundation of the The above, as near as I can recollect, is the subMississippi continues to increase-The flood is now stance of the Eagle's cruise, and of the plan, which about eight inches higher than in 1811, and a rise of you are at liberty to give ten inches is still apprehended. I learn that the as you shall think fit. extensive and fertile parish of Concordia, is entirely under water, and the inhabitants have retired to the high lands of the Mississippi territory for safety. The country between this place and New-Orleans, is more generally flooded than has been known for 30 years; all the slaves are withdrawn from the Major Chepin, [capturedwith col. Bærsler,]with fields, to watch the levees, in order to save the coun- the company that was under his command [voluntry from universal destruction. Serious apprehen- teers, we believe] has made his escape from Canada, sions are entertained for the safety of New-Orleans. and arrived at Niagara. They rose upon their guard The loss of property cannot be estimated, but it will and beat them. We have no particulars. exceed 20,000,000 of dollars. The Torpedo. New York, July 9th. to the public, in such way Your obedient servant, JOHN SCUDDER, jun POSTSCRIPT. The House of Representatives sat with closed doors on Thursday-the subject before them unknown, but presumed to relate to war-measures. To the editor of "The War." There is nothing of importance from the British Sin-Agreeable to your request, I transmit to you in the Potomac. A large party had landed on the a statement of facts relative to the explosion of the Virginia shore opposite Blackistone's island. The schooner Eagle, which I presume will forever put to reception they met with is not yet known. They silence the many misrepresentations which have been appear to be going down the river. The militia are afloat respecting that affair. Having been the au-on the alert. No. 22 of VOL. IV.J BALTIMORE, SATURDAY, JULY 31, 1813. Hæc olim meminisse juvabit.—VIRGIL. [WHOLE NO: 100 Printed and published by H. NILES, South-st. next door to the Merchants' Coffee House, at BY AUTHORITY. a a 5 per annumi vout thankfulness be joined supplications to the same Almighty Power, that he would look down with compassion on our infirmites, that he would pardon our manifold transgressions, and awaken and strengthen in all the wholesome purposes of repentance and amendment; that in this season of trial and calamity, he would preside, in a particular manner over our public councils, and inspire all citizens with It being a duty peculiarly incumbent in a time of love of their country, and with those fraternal affecpublic calamity and war, humbly and devoutly to tions, and that mutual confidence, which have so happy acknowledge our dependence upon Almighty God, tendency to make us safe at home and respected and to implore his aid and protection: therefore, abroad; and that, as he was graciously pleased, hereResolved by the Senate and House of Representatofore, to smile on our struggles against the attempts tives of the United States of America in Congress as of the government of the empire of which these states sembled, That a joint committee of both Houses wait then made a part, to wrest from them the rights and on the President of the United States, and request privileges to which they were entitled in common that he recommend a day of Public Humiliation and Prayer, to be observed by the people of the United States with religious solemnity, and the offering of fervent supplications to Almighty God for the safety and welfare of these States, his blessing on their arms, and the speedy restoration of peace. H. CLAY, with every other part, and to raise them to the station of an independent and sovereign people; so he would now be pleased, in like manner, to bestow his blessing on our arms in resisting the hostile and persevering efforts of the same power to degrade us on the ocean, the common inheritance of all, from rights and immunities, belonging and essential to the American people, as a co-equal member of the great communi Speaker of the House of Representatives. E. GERRY, Vice-President of the U.S. and president of the Senate.ty of independent nations; and that, inspiring our Washington, July 16, 1813. A PROCLAMATION. a enemies with moderation, with justice and with that spirit of reasonable accommodation, which our country has continued to manifest, we may be enabled to beat our swords into plough-shares, and to enjoy in peace, every man, the fruits of his honest industry, and the rewards of his lawful enterprize. WHEREAS the Congress of the United States, by joint resolution of the two Houses, have signified a request that a day may be recommended, to be If the public homage of a people can ever be worobserved by the people of the United States with religious solemnity, as a day of Public Humiliation thy the favorable regard of the Holy and Omniscient and Prayer; and whereas in times of public calamity, Being to whom it is addressed, it must be that, in such as that of the war, brought on the U. States by which those who join in it are guided only by their the injustice of a foreign government, it is especially free choice, by the impulse of their hearts and the becoming, that the hearts of all should be touched dictates of their consciences; and such a spectacle with the same, and the eyes of all be turned to that must be interesting to all christian nations; as provAlmighty Power, in whose hand are the welfare and ing that religion, that gift of Heaven for the good of the destiny of nations: I do, therefore, issue this my man, freed from all coercive edicts, from that unhalProclamation, recommending to all who shall be pi-lowed connexion with the powers of this world, which ously disposed to unite their hearts and voices in ad-corrupts religion into an instrument or an usurper dressing, at one and the same time, their vows and of the policy of the state, and making no appeal but adorations to the great Parent and Sovereign of the to reason, to the heart and to the conscience, can Universe, that they assemble on the second Thursday spread its benign influence every where, and can at of September next, in their respective religious con- tract to the Divine Altar those free will offerings of regations, to render himthanks for the many bless-humble supplication, thanksgiving and praise, which ings he has bestowed on the people of the United alone can be acceptable to Him whom no hypocrisy States; that he has blessed them with a land capable can deceive, and no forced sacrifices propitiate Upon these principles, and with these views, the of yielding all the necessaries and requisites of bu man life, with ample means for convenient exchanges good people of the United States are invited, in con with foreign countries; that he has blessed the la-formity with the resolution aforesaid, to dedicate the bors employed in its cultivation and improvement; day above named to the religious solemnities therein that he is now blessing the exertions to extend and recommended. establish the arts and manufactures, which will secure within ourselves supplies too important to remain dependent on the precarious policy, or the peaceable dispositions of other nations, and particu larly that he has blessed the United States with a political constitution founded on the will and authority of the whole people, and guaranteeing to each individual security, not only of his person and his pro- The facts presented in the following list and stateperty, but of those sacred rights of conscience, soment, furnished the editor of the Essex Register, by essential to his present happiness, and so dear to his capt. Upton, may well excite indignant remark. But future hopes-that with those expressions of de- the villainy of the practice of impressment has been X VOL. IV. Given at Washington, this twenty-third day of Impressed Seamen. Asa Buddington John Wright so frequently exposed, and is so distinctly under. Names. Why are they treated so infamously for demanding their discharge, and so cruelly after they obtain it, be ing stuffed into prison ships with barely enough to keep soul and body together, and confined like rebellious slaves? The fact involved in the first question, give the lie direct to the assertion of those who declare the British will not retain our seamen knowing them to be American citizens. The second, excites many considerations-the poor fellows were entitled to freedom, and a safe conduct home. A generous enemy would have thus attempted to repair the acknowledged wrongs of these much injured men. Suppose the procedure were corrected, by seizing upon an equal number of British subjects in the United States; English runners, agents, factors and shop-keepers, of whom we have 15 or 20,000, and placing them in the precise predicament of our seamen, as guarantees for their safety, or to be offered in exchange for themcould it be complained of? The third, is a counterpart of the business of the old Jersey prison ship, conducted on the same principle and for the same views-shewing the wonton cruelty, intollerable pride, and disregard of justice, in Englishmen. FROM THE ESSEX REGISTER. Capt. Jeduthan Upton, jr. (late commander of the private armed brig Hunter) who arrived from England in the cartel Admittance, has furnished us with the following hst of American seamen on board the British prison ship San Antonio, at Chatham, who had been impressed into the British service, and have been delivered up from British ships, as prisoners,since the war. These unfortunate men, who have been discharged from impressment and thrown into prison, requested capt. Upton to publish this list, that their friends in the United States might be made ac quainted with their fate. Besides these, there were on board the other Chatham prison ships 320 Americans discharged in a like manner, and an immense number on board the prison ships at Portsmouth and other places in England. FOUR HUNDRED Americans were discharged from the Toulon blockading fleet alone. Notwithstanding the great number given up, it will be seen by the following list that a still grater number were left on board the ships from which they were discharged. John Ferguson John Rose Edward Robbins John Bogart James Carver John Barrer David Culter Jacob Evans Amos Bane Andrew Wolfe John Burnett Prince Francis John Best N.Y.(died in prison,Portsmouth) do. Thomas Gilbert James M Donald York Buntin Bej. Robinson New-York do. 14 5 1 2 1y.6m. de. do. - N - ༥ - ༥ - ly. Om do do 6 4 4y.6m. 25.6m. do. 030 ly. Bin ly. 6m, Do. Do. Royal William 6 6 The following narrative of one of the above impressed Americant, will show not only the disgraceful manner in which they have been forcibly dragged into a foreign service, but the cruel treatment "they receive in consequence of refusing to fight against their country: 1, JOIN NICHOLS, a native of Durham, state of Massachusetts, relate and say, that I sailed from Portland in the ship Franklin, commanded by Janes Marks, as chief mate, bound to Liverpool, where we arrived the seventh day of February, 1809. The same 0 day I was taken by a Press Gang, coming from my boarding house to the ship, and carried by theus to the rendezous, Cooper's 0 Olive Johnson Heury Stags Do. ⚫ do. 2 Joseph Thomas Do. John Naid New-York do. Pomona 1 ly. 6m. Gideon Raymond New-Orleans Argo 5y. 6m. Chard Gray James Martold Maryland -Salvador 15 15 Daniel Corben Philadelphia do. 15 Joshua Anderson Maryland do. |