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Ing resolve, which, from its nature,flies on the table one day of course:

The resolutions yesterday submitted by Mr. Turker, of Virginia, calling on the secretary of the Resolved, That the secretary of the department treasury for certain information respecting foreign of war be required to lay before this house a state-tonnage, &c. were taken up and agreed to. ment of the number and situation of all the military The house then, on motion of Mr. Sibley, resolved posts in the United States at this time, together itself into a committee of the whole, on the resoluwith the distribution of the army, designating the tion for fixing the boundary line between Ohio and number of men, also the number and rank of the Michigan, Mr. Smith, of North Carolina being called officers at each place.

On motion of Mr. Monell, it was Resolved, That the committee on the public lands be instructed to enquire whether any, and, if any, what regulations can be adopted, consistent with the interest of the government, whereby the soldiers of the late war, who have not received their bounty lands, can be better provided for than under existing laws.

Wednesday, Dec. 20. Mr. Edwards, of N. C. from the committee on revolutionary pensions, reported a bill in addition to the several acts making proviDon for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States during the revolutionary war; which was twice read.

[The object of the bill is to provide for the case of persons who, owing to disability, cannot appear in open court to take the necessary oaths.]

The bill was laid on the table, for the purpose of being printed for better examination, before it should be ordered to a third reading.

Mr. Rest, of Ohio, submitted for consideration the following resolution, which, from its nature, lies on the table one day of course:

to the chair.

[This resolution declares, that the line heretofore caused to be surveyed, marked, and designated, from the southern extreme of lake Michigan, due east, in pursuance of the provisions of the act entitled "an act to authorise the president of the United States to ascertain and designate certain boundaries," passed May 12, 1812, so far as the same extends due east from the western boundary line of the state of Ohio, be and remain the established boundary line between the said state of Ohio and the territory of Michigan.]

Mr. Ross, of Ohio, moved to strike out the whole of the resolution after the word "resolved," on the ground that the line therein proposed is altogether different from that which has been established, tained in the constitution of Ohio, but also in not only by the description of boundaries con. substance by the act of the congress of the United States authorising the formation of the constitution of that state, and by subsequent acts of congress. In support of these positions, Mr. R. entered into an argument of some length. He contended, also, for the right of Ohio, to a voice in the decision of this question, which, by this resolution, it was not proposed to allow to her.

Mr. Sibley, delegate from Michigan, opposed the motion of Mr. Ross, in an argument of considera. ble length and detail, contending, as well for the right of congress to settle this question, as for the justice and expediency of establishing the line as now proposed.

Resolved, That the president of the United States be requested to cause to be laid before this house the names of all persons who have been prosecuted and convicted, in the courts of the United States, under the act of congress, passed the 14th July, 1798, entitled "an act in addition to the act, entitled an act for the punishment of certain crimes against the United States;" particularly designating in what state, and before what court convicted; the amount of the fine, together with the term of imprisonment inflicted on each defendant; and also the amount of fines paid into the treasury of the United States; and by whom the amount of such fines as may have been colleeted by the officers of Thursday, Dec. 21. Little business was transgovernment, and which have not yet been paid into acted in either house of congress to-day, both bothe treasury of the United States; the time when dies having adjourned at an early hour, to make collected; also, by whom, and from whom, col-arrangements to attend the funeral of a deceased

lected.

The house proceeded to consider the resolution yesterday moved by Mr. Floyd, calling for certain information from the war department; and, on motion, the resolve was amended, by adding thereto the following: "and whether any of the officers of the army hold any other office or employment ander the government, and if so, with what salary or emoluments."

When Mr. S. concluded, the committee rose, and, on motion of Mr. Lowndes, were discharged from the further consideration of the resolve, and it was referred to the committee on the public lands.

And the house adjourned.

member of the house of representatives, and as s mark of respect, usual on such occasions.

As soon as the journal was read in the house of representatives, Mr. Smith, of North Carolina, rose and announced to the house the decease of Jesse Slocumb, esq. a member from the state of North Carolina; and, on the motion of Mr. Smith, resolutions were unanimoulsy adopte expressive of the feelings of the house on this occasion; resolving to And thus amended, the resolution was agreed to. attend the funeral, this day, at three o'clock; apOn motion of Mr. Baldwin, the House then pro-pointing a committee to superintend the same; and ceeded to consider the joint resolution submitted resolving, also, as a testimony of respect for the by him yesterday, proposing a recess of both memory of the deceased, to go into mourning, Houses of Congress, from Friday, the 22d inst. to and wear a black crape round the left arm for thirty Tuesday, the 24 day of January. days.

Mr. Rhea having expressed his wish to hear some reasons for this proposition-but no debate there. on arising

Messrs. Smith, of North Carolina, Burton, Fisher Hooks, Settle, Williams, of North Carolina, and Davidson, were appointed the committee of ar

The question on ordering the same to be en-rangement. grossed for a third reading, was taken by yeas and nays, and decided as follows:

For the engrossment,
Against it,

So the resolution was negatived.

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On motion of Mr. Smith, also, it was resolved, that the speaker of the house, acquaint the executive of the state of North Carolina, with the vacancy occasioned in the representation from that state by the death of Mr. Slocumb.

A message having been received in the senate, by the clerk of the house of representatives, of the event and the proceedings above stated, it was, on motion of Mr. Macon, unanimously resolved, that the senate would attend the funeral of the hon. Jesse Slocumb, late a member of the house of representatives from the state of North Carolina, at three o'clock; and, as a testimony of respect for the memory of the deceased, they would go into mourn ing and wear a black crape round the left arm for thirty days; and the senate forthwith adjourned.

Mr. Stokes, of North Carolina, appeared and took his seat in the senate to-day.

CHRONICLE.

Commodore Isaac Chauncey has been appointed, by the president of the United States, to be one of the commissioners of the navy board, and has accepted the appointment. The board now consists of commodores John Rodgers, David Porter and Isaac Chauncey.

Savannah. The people of this city, in general town meeting assembled, held on the 2nd inst. unanimously passed the following resolution: "

Resolved, By the citizens, that the conduct of Thos. U. P. Charlien, first magistrate of the city. during the ravages of an unprecedented disease, is entitled to their gratitude, excites their admira tion, and merits a public expression of thanks. His unparalleled efforts to alleviate the distresses of the indigent, and to secure the property of the wealthy, evince the sympathy of his heart and the vigilance of his police.

Pennsylvania. Gen. Hiester qualified as governor at Harrisburg, on the 19th inst. and delivered an inaugural address to the legislature on the occasion -which shall be published in its course.

Virginia Thomas Mann Randolph was, on Saturday last, re-elected governor of the state of Virginia, for the ensuing year.

South-Carolina. Thomas Bennett, esq. has been elected governor of this state, by the legislature→→→ gov. Geddes being no longer eligible.

Died, in Virginia on the 19th ult. Mr. George Radford, aged 90 years, an officer in the revolu Louisiana. The legislature of this state met at tionary army-much esteemed. It is stated that New-Orleans on the 20th ult. On examining the while he was dying he sat up reading his newspa-returns for governor, it appeared that-per, and so expired, "bowing his head and submitting to the mandate without a groan."

The steam boat William Penn, on her passage from New-York to Amboy, with passengers, took fire on Saturday night last. She was run on shore and the passengers landed, with their baggage, &c. After which the fire was extinguished, and the injury was not so great as might have been apprehended.

Thomas Bolling Robertson had
Peter Derbigny
Abner L. Duncan
J. N. Destrehan

1903 votes

1187

1031

627

In such case the constitution provides that a choice shall be made by the legislature of one of the two highest in vote. But the Louisiana Adver. tiser says—

"Previously,however, to taking the ballot, Mr. M. Sardinian vice-consuls. The president of the U. Lislet, a member from New Orleans, rose in his States has recognized S. V. Bouland, . F. Dough- place and addressed the house as follows: He said erty, and Giulio Florentino Brette, as vice-con- "that he had been desired by Mr. Derbigny to make suls of his Sardinian majesty, respectively, at New-known to the general assembly, that he had no wish York, Baltimore and Norfolk. whatever to be considered a candidate for governBaggage. A case has been decided in Hagers or before the legislature, when the people had detown as to the liability of stage owners for packages clared their preference in favor of another genentrusted to their care. The court decided, that, tleman. That he, Mr. Derbigny, had too great a if fraud or negligence was proved on the part of respect for his fellow citizens to bring himself in the defendants, the jury should give their verdict opposition to the decided expression of their will. in favor of the plaintiff, notwithstanding the notice That whilst it became necessary to comply with of "all baggage at the risk of the owners," The the requisitions of the constitution to permit his jury brought in their verdict in favor of the defen-name to be used as being next to Mr. Robertson in dant. The case, it is said, will be carried to the court of appeals. [Metropolitan.

Thread lace. There is an extensive establishment for the manufacture of this elegant article, at Watertown. The machinery is said to be more strikingly ingenious "than even Whittemore's card machinery;"if so, it must, indeed, be wonderful. Laces, from half an inch to a yard and an half in breadth, of any degree of fineness, and wrought to any pattern, are made here, equally beautiful with any imported, and with the great advantage that they are warranted not to unravel, if cut; and that they may be washed as often as the wearer pleases. Lace is altogether a matter of luxury; but if people will have it, let them give the money for it to their own fellow citizens.

Corn. One hundred and eleven and an kalf bushels of Indian corn were gathered from one acre of land, belonging to J. Honnewell. of Newtown, Mass. in the present year. But 125 bushels and 4 quarts were raised on an acre in Otsego county, New York, and, on another acre in the same county, 120 bushels,

number of votes, he (Mr. Derbigny) expressed his decided wish that no gentleman of the legislature would confer a vote on him in opposition to Mr.

Robertson."

After which Mr. Robertson was elected--49 votes being in his favor and 2 blank--51 members being present. Mr. Derbigny deserves many thanks for this evidence of his adherence to the leading republican principle—that a majority of the people ought to govern. His act may be often referred to, much to his credit.

New-York, December 12. The following gentle men have been chosen directors of the U. S. Naval Fraternal Association for the relief of the families of deceased officers, to serve for one year from the 1st day of January, 1821:

Commodore Alexander Murray, capt. Stephen Cassin, lieut. Joseph Cross, hospital surgeon Edward Cutbush, surgeon's mate Frederick P. Markham, purser Timothy Winn, sailing master Marma duke Dove, midshipman, D. W. McKorie, colonet Archibald Henderson, of marine corps.

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NEW SERIES. No. 18-VoL. VII.] BALTIMORE, DEC. 30, 1820. [No. 18-VOL. XIX. WHOLE NO. 486

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"PRINCIPLES AND ACTS OF THE REVOLUTION." Re. greater facility, and of making the business of peated enquiries for this long expected volume, in-raising up innocent helpless children for the market duces us to state its present real condition. At a great expense of time and money, more than 400 pages have been printed, and the whole would bave been completed, at least a year ago, but for the scarcity of suitable materials. Yet we new look for a speedy publication of the collection, and are so deeply interested in it, that the subscribers may be assured we shall get it out of the press as soon as we can, consistently with the original design of what it should be.

more lucrative, (children, too, whose cries, are constantly raised to Heaven for protection), insist on keeping open an unlimited demand beyond the Mississippi, and thereby counteract all our endeavors to prevent the importations. And, secondly,` if they will desist from filling Missouri with a slave population, we will send our children to mingle with their young brethren of the south, in the settlement of that state; and instead of passing "such laws as may be necessary to prevent free negroes and mu-~ FOREIGN NEWS. A vessel has arrived at Savan-lattoes from coming to, and residing in, that state," nah, bringing London papers of the 6th of Nov. we will enjoin it upon them to make room for, and The Savannah Republican says-"we have not yet receive, all the "emancipated" from the south, who been able to procure any papers by her, but learn, may choose to go among them. Provided, neververbally, that the queen's trial had closed, and that theless, that the masters shall be respectfully invited the bill of pains and penalties had been rejected in to deal honorably, and emancipate for the sake of the house of lords.” communicating happiness to the emancipated; and not to rid themselves of a worn out or refractory population.

COLONY IN APRICA. The arrival of the Cyane, at New-York, see page 296, furnishes us with late, but unpleasant news from Africa.

“SLAVE POPULATION," From the Washington City Gazette," of Wednesday last, addressed to the

editor:

Thus much, sir, we pledge ourselves to do, "to encourage emancipation;" and since, from the year 1808, congress have the power "to prohibit the mi gration, (as well as the importation), of such person s as any of the states now existing shall think prope· "The indefatigable Niles, in his Register of Sa- to admit," we shall continue to employ our best cfturday last, in the course of some sensible remarks, forts to prevail upon that body (of our servants) to at the head of which stands that fearful word "Mis prevent slavery from being further extended over souri," has put to his readers, or rather to the peo-this otherwise happy land: unless something in the ple of the non-slaveholding states, the following course of God's providence shall occur, which shall questions: "Will the people of the states so much satify our minds that the number of slaves will not, alive to humanity, pass acts to encourage emanci. at any given future period, be nearly in proportion pation, (of slaves) by agreeing to receive the eman to the surface over which they are spread; and that, cipated? What will they do, what can they do, to while Missouri shall be filling up the measure of assist the people of others to relieve themselves of her misfortunes and future woes, some relief w their unfortunate condition?" Now, sir, I will en. have been afforded to other sections of the country. deavor, in behalf of the non-slave-holding people, So far are we, at present, from indulging such a to furnish a brief answer. First, then, as to passing belief, that our apprehension is irresistibly forced "acts to encourage emancipation, by agreeing to upon us, that should Missouri fill up with a slave receive the emancipated:" a moment's reflection population, till her condition shall be even as unmust satisfy Mr. Niles that he has departed, (inad-fortunate as that of Virginia, which is depicted by vertently I presume), from his usual correctness, governor Randolph, in his late speech, no relief will in putting this question; for he must well know have been afforded to any of the slave-holding that the constitutions of our states, as well as that states. And, instead of Missouri becoming a com of the United States, forbids our legislatures, "un-munity of freemen, capable of giving security to der any pretext whatever," "to pass such laws as her sister states, less fortunate, the time may arrive shall be necessary to prevent free negroes or mu. in which she will herself implore assistance. =lattoes from coming to, and residing within the said states." Second, "What will they do, what can they do, to assist the people of others to re- OUR INDIANS. The gentleman who fills the office lieve themselves of their unfortunate condition"" of superintendant of the Indian trade, appears to la =The answer is at hand-first, we will employ the na- bor indefatigably for the amelioration of the convy, and all the other practicable means of the coun-dition of the Indian tribes within the limits of the try, (whatever be the expense to ourselves or pos. United States, and to extend to them some part terity), to prevent the accession to the present of the blessings of civilization to oounterbalance a frightful number of slaves, by importation. Pro- few of the evils which they have experienced from vided always, that the slave-holding community the approaches of a white population. In these shall not, for the sake of paying their debts with works he is powerfully supported by the secretary of war, and other philanthropic members of the *We frankly acknowledge an “inadvertence," in government. We do hope that a remnant of this putting this question. It bears a constraction in

A NORTHERN CITIZEN.”

direct opposition to our fixed opinion on the subject *It was said, in debate, on the Missouri question, at large, in point of fact. But we meant to propose at the last session, that, in case the restriction the matter hypothetically, not positively, as if to as-should be adopted, it would require six negroes to certain what might be done by "receiving the satisfy an execution, which otherwise might be paid emancipated." ED. REG, with three.

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With the highest respect, I have the honor to be, sir, your obedient servant,

J. SNELLING, col. 5th inf. Hon, J. C. CALHOUN, secretary of war.

The Slave Trade.

people may be saved-that something may be done ing the British flag; the murderer and the devoted to stand as a monument of a desire to prevent their chief followed, with their arms piníoned, and large extermination-to shew posterity, by irresistible splinters of wood thrust through them above the evidence, that if our honest efforts to introduce elbows, to indicate (as I understood) their contempt them within the pale of civilization failed of suc- of pain and death. The relations and friends of cess, the fault was in the character of the original the prisoners followed, and on their way joined possessors of the soil, not in our's. them in their death song. When they arrived in We have several times spoken on this subject, front of the guard, the British flag was laid on a for we are deeply interested in it, not more per- fire, prepared for the occasion, and consumed; the haps for the benefit of the Indians than on account murderer gave up his medal, and both the pri of the national reputation. We desire to have soners were surrendered. The old chief I have something that will tell well in history," and are detained here as a hostage; the murderer I have therefore solicitous that some tribes, even one sent to St. Louis, under a proper guard, for trial, tribe, may be tempered into civilized life, and re- presuming that is a course you will approve. ceived as our fellow citizens, in due time. It is true I am much indebted to Mr. Colin Campbell, the they would not last long as a distinct race-they interpreter, for his great exertions in bringing this would gradually become mixed with the surround-affair to a happy issue; the delivery of the murderer ing population: but the fact that such an event is to be attributed solely to his influence over the happened, might be powerfully urged in proof of Sussitongs. our sincerity to preserve, rather than brutalize and destroy them. As yet, almost every advance of the white population has tended to render them more and more miserable-and taught them our vices only. Let us attempt a line of conduct to produce an opposite result, and begin our work rightly -teaching them first the blessings of a settled home and an observance of the great moral duties which Mr. Smith, of South Carolina, in his speech to the they owe to their fellow men, before an effort is senate on the Missouri question, concluded with made to impress any of our dogmas in religion paying, what he called, a "compliment to Rhode upon them. Here is the rock on which most of Island," for having been "bitter against slave-holdthose have split who have gone out as missionaries ers generally, and particularly so at the last session to the heathen. Their tales and traditions ap- of congress against Missouri, unless negró slavery pear quite as plausible to them as our truths, should be restricted therein." "This, however, he and their prejudices must be removed gradually believed could not be the temper or opinion of the to make the task beneficial. It will be the majority," from the late election of Mr. James De work of one generation to convert the wild man of Wolfe, as a member of the senate; as he had "accuthe woods into a farmer; but his children, early im-mulated an immense fortune by the slave trade." pressed with virtuous principles, may become pro- Mr. Smith proceeded to shew that, in the year 1804, per subjects of conversion to christianity, in its the legislature of South Carolina opened the ports broadest sense-the succeeding race might be per- of that state for the importation of Africans-that mitted to hear sectarian doctrines. In general, the they remained open four years, during which time missionaries are in too great a hurry; they de- 202 vessels, with slaves, entered the port of Charlessire to build the structure before they have laid ton-"ten of these vessels, and their African earthe foundation. Hence it is that we are always goes, belonged to Mr. De Wolf." [Here Mr. S. was more pleased to hear of the erection of a school called to order by Mr. Burrill, of R. I.; but the chair house than of the building of a church, and to learn decided that he was in order, as Mr. De Wolf was that an Indian had been holding a plough than lis- not yet a member of the senate.] Mr. Smith, after tening to a sermon. He must be civilized before many other remarks, (not necessary as an introduche can be a fit subject for christianity-and theretion of the table below), went on to give the names are peculiar traits in his character which causes him of the vessels above alluded to,with that of their proto reject dictation. He must be led, not driven. prietors, and the dates of their arrival at CharlesThe following letter to the secretary of war afton, &c. The summary is curious and deserving of fords us some interesting particulars of the Indian character. The National Intelligencer says that orders have been given for the liberation of the old chief who surrendered himself, and "presumes" that the "British flag" mentioned is "only a flag of the North West Company, having no connection with the British government." The murders alluded to appear to have been the acts of unau thorized individuals.

Cantonment of St. Peters, Nov. 13, 1820. SIR-When I had the honor to address you, on the 10th instant from the dispositions then manifested by the Sussitongs, I had no hope of obtaining the surrender of the murderers of our people on the Missouri: but, contrary to my expectations, one of the murderers, and an old chief, self-devoted in the place of his son, were voluntarily brought in and delivered up yesterday. The ceremony of delivering them was conducted with much solemnity; a procession was formed at some distance from the garrison, and marched to the centre of our parade; it was preceded by a Sussitong bear

record, though we cannot well see how the facts
could be rightfully brought into debate. Mr. Smith
closed his speech with the following recapitulation
and remarks:

"Recapitulation of the African trade, and by what na-
tion supported, from 1st Jan. 1804, to 31st Dec. 1807.
Vessels belonging to-
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This paper, sir, contains the whole number of admitted, that the organization of the army ought slaves imported, and the particular number import-to have reference to the objects for which it is ed by each foreign nation, and each of the United maintained, and ought to be such as may be best States. It is in the following words and figures: calculated to effect such object; as it must be obSlaves imported at Charleston, from the 1st January, vious, on the slightest reflection, that on conside1804, to 31st December, 1807, and by what nation: rations connected therewith ought to depend, not British 19,949 only its members, but also the principles on which French it ought to be formed.

1,078

In American vessels.
Charleston, S, C.
Of this number there were belonging
to foreigners,

7,723

Leaving, imported by merchants and

planters of Charleston and vicinity, 2,006 3,914)

Bristol,

Newport

Providence

Baltimore

Savannah

Norfolk

Warren

Hartford

Boston

Philadelphia

New-Orleans

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The necessity of a standing army in peace is not believed to be involved in the subject under con. sideration, as the resolution pre-supposes the propriety of maintaining one; and in fact its necessity 5,717-5,717 is so apparent, that, even those least friendly to the army, have never attempted to abolish it, or 26,744 even to reduce it, since the late war, much below the number proposed in the resolution. The objects for which a standing army in peace ought to be maintained may be comprised under two classes; those which, though they have reference to a state of war, yet are more immediately connected with its duties in peace; and those which relate immediately and solely to war. Under the first class may be enumerated, as the leading objects, the garrisoning of the forts along our Atlantic frontier in order to preserve them, and to cause the sovereignty of the United States to be respected in their immediate neighborhood, and the occupying of certain commanding posts in our in-12,331 land frontier to keep in check our savage neighbors, and to protect our newly formed and feeble 39,075 settlements in that quarter. These are, doubtless, Here, sir, ends the black catalouge. It would important objects; but are by no means so essential shew to the senate, that those people who most de-as those which relate immediately and solely to a precate the evils of slavery and traffic in human state of war; and, though not to be neglected wholHesh, when a profitable market can be found, canly, ought not to have any decided influence in the sell human flesh with as easy a conscience as they sell other articles. The whole number imported by the merchants and planters of Charleston and its vicinity, was only two thousand and six. Nor were the slaves imported by the foreigners and other American vessels and owners, sold to the Caroli. nians, only in a small part. They were sold to the people of the western states, Georgia, New-Orleans, However remote our situation from the great and a considerable quantity were sent to the West powers of the world, and however pacific our poIndies-especially when the market became dull inlicy, we are, notwithstanding, liable to be involved Carolina.'

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Reduction of the Army.

Report of the secretary of war, of a plan for the duction of the army of the United States. Made in pursuance of a resolution of the house of representatives of the 11th of May last.

Referred to the committee on military affairs.

organization of our peace establishment. Without, therefore, making any farther remark on this point of the inquiry, I will proceed to consider the other class, on which, as it comprises the great and leading inducements to maintain in this country a regular army in peace, the prominent features of its organization ought to depend.

in war; and, to resist with success its calamities and dangers, a standing army in peace, in the present improved state of the military science, is an indispensable preparation. The opposite opinion canre-not be adopted, without putting to hazard the independence and safety of the country. I am aware that the militia is considered, and in many respects justly, as the great national force; but, to render them effective, every experienced officer must ac War department, December 12, 1820. knowledge, that they require the aid of regular Sr.-In obedience to a resolution of the house troops. Supported by a suitable corps of trained of representatives of the 11th of May last, "di- artillerists, and by a small but well disciplined body recting that the secretary of war report to this of infantry, they may be safely relied on to garri house, at the commencement of the next session, son our forts, and to act in the field as light troops. a plan for the reduction of the army to six thou- In these services, their zeal, courage, and habit of sand, non-commissioned officers, musicians, and pri-using fire arms, would be of great importance, and vates, and preserving such parts of the corps of would have their full effect. To rely on them engineers, as, in his opinion, without regard to beyond this, to suppose our militia capable of meetthat number, it may be for the public interest to ing in the open field the regular troops of Europe, retain; and, also, what saving of the public revenue would be to resist the most obvious truth, and the will be produced by such an arrangement of the whole of our experience as a nation. War is an art, army as he may propose in conformity with this to obtain perfection in which, much time and exresolution;" I have the honor to make the follow-perience, particularly for the officers, are necessa-› ing report. sary. It is true, that men of great military genius

I deem it proper, before a plan is presented in (occasionally appear, who, though without expedetail for reducing the army, as proposed in the rience, may, when an army is already organized resolution, to state briefly the general principles on and disciplined, lead it to victory; yet, I know of hich it is conceived our military peace establish- no instance, under circumstances nearly equal, in ment ought to be organized. It will be readily which the greatest talents have been able, with ir

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