it again became the scene of national contest, or rather, the scene of national degradation, by the disgraceful manner in which it was surrendered by the American commander. It is pusillanimous to exult over a great man fallen; and it is painful to reflect, that Hull, one of the favourites of WASHINGTON a revolutionary hero, should have tarnished his escutcheon by fear, favoritism, or cowardice. The surrender of Detroit to Gen. Brock, a gallant, a generous, and afterwards a fallen foe, without an effort to defend it, affected the proud feelings of Americans, more than any disaster in that war. To fall in the field, by the fortune of war; to be tortured by savages; to have our habitations burned over our heads, are consequences of war with Britain; the tears, and the gratitude of Americans, are.. the re ward of such who suffer thus. But to see a gallant regiment, like the 4th, compelled, without a contest, to yield to a foe within their power; with arms in their hands, that had conquered at Tippacanoe, is suffer. ing to a republican soldier, more poignant than death and torture. Indignation at the loss of national character, may have called forth imprecations too severe against the unfortunate Hulk. But to see gallant men, like MILLER and Cass, compelled to surrender their swords, or break them, without the liberty of wielding them over a submitting foe, is humiliating,--is excruciating in the extreme.

Detroit is situated upon a river of that name, about twenty miles north of Lake Erie. In 1805 it was almost wholly destroyed by fire; but, like Buffaloc, which

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fell a victim to British flames, it is rapidly regaining its beauty and its consequence.

"Major Larned, in behalf of the citizens of the ter ritory, tendered the President their congratulations for his safe arrival, and their sincere wishes for his health and prosperity, to which the President returned his thanks. The utmost order was observed, and the strongest manifestations of respect for our worthy Chief Magistrate exhibited.

The troops of this post were reviewed by the Presi dent. Gen. Brown and other distinguished gentlemen of the army were present. The appearance of the troops, and the manner in which they performed several handsome manœuvres reflect much honour upon Col. Smith and the officers of his command. ~

After the review, the sword, voted by the legislature of New-York, to General Macomb, was presented him by Governour Cass, (the agent for the committee appointed by the legislature to present the sword.)--The presentation was witnessed by the distinguished characters above mentioned, and a numerous body of respectable citizens, and accompanied by a very excellent speech from the Governour, to which the General returned a brief and appropriate answer.

A splendid ball was given by the citizens of this city. The President, Maj. Gen. Brown and suite, Major, Gen. Macomb, and the officers at this post honoured the assembly by their presence. Many ladies and gentlemen were introduced to the President. It was much regretted that indisposition prevented the attendance of Governour Cass.

The ball was at the house of B. Woodworth, Esq. to whom praise is due for the arrangements made for the entertainment of the company, which was numerous and brilliant.

On the evening of the illumination, several transparencies were exhibited, with appropriate mottos. Among others the following were conspicuous ; "Welcome our nation's chief." "The pilot that weathered the storm."

The address of the citizens of Detroit to the Presi dent I have not seen; the following is his answer.

FELLOW CITIZENS ;

In the Tour in which I am engaged, according to its original plan, this section of our inland frontier formed an essential part; and I am happy to have been able, so far, to have executed it. This is the utmost western limit to which I proposed to extend it. I shall proceed hence along the frontier, and through the state of Ohio, without delay, to the seat of the general government.

Aware of your exposed situation, every circumstance material to your defence in the possible, but I hope, remote contingency of future wars, has a just claim to, and will receive my attention. For any information which you may be able to give me, on a subject of such high importance, I shall be very thankful.

In all the advantages of your situation, in which you participate so largely, in those which a kind Providence has extended to our happy country, I, as your fellowcitizen, take a deep interest. Any inconveniences of which you may complain, you must be sensible cannot be of long duration. Your establishment was of necessity, in its origin, colonial; but on a new principle. A parental hand cherishes you in your infancy. Your commencement is founded in rights, not of a personal nature only, but of incipient sovereignty, never to be shaken. The national government promotes your

growth, and in so doing, from the peculiar felicity of our system, promotes the growth and strength of the nation. At a future period, and on conditions just and reasonable, you will become a member of the Union, with all the rights of the original states. In the interim, the legislative body, composed of the representatives of a free people, your brethren, will always be ready to extend a just and proper remedy to any inconvenience to which you may be exposed.

I partake with you in the most heartfelt satisfaction, at the present general prosperity of our country, and concur in sentiment respecting the causes to which it may be justly ascribed. By the termination of party divisions, and the union of all cur citizens in the support of our republican government and institutions, of which I entertain, as I trust, a well founded hope, I anticipate a long continuance of all the blessings which we now enjoy.

For your kind reception I offer you my grateful acknowledgment.

JAMES MONROE. To A. EDWARDS, Esq. Chairman of the Board of Trustees, City of Detroit.

At Detroit, the President effected the great and leading object of his laborious Tour-viewing the points upon the sea-board, and upon the northern and western frontier, most exposed to the enemy, the better to enable him to devise the most efficient methods of defending them.

He commenced his return to Washington through the interior of the State of OHIO.

This state is one of the younger sisters of the American family; and, as it sometimes happens in the families of our species, the younger has become a successful rival to some of the elder ones. Less than half a century ago, this important state was wholly possessed by

the savages of the wilderness. Where the untutored and ferocious natives of America roved about, seeking a precarious subsistence from hunting and fishing, there are now cultivated fields, and beautiful villages. Where the war dance was performed, and the horrid yells of barbarians echoed through the forests, the refinements of civilized society, and the language of science and literature are enjoyed.

Although the philanthropist may sigh and weep for the injuries which the almost exterminated aborigines of North America once suffered-although the hero may admire the exalted courage of the Alknomocks, the Logans, and the Tecumsehs of the American natives; yet the statesman, the moralist and the christian, will unite in rejoicing that the immense territory of our Republic, which, two centuries since, gave subsistence to but a small number of savages, is now the abode of ten millions of civilized and happy beings, originating from the eastern world, where from its crowded population, and the tyranny of its governours, men could hardly sustain life or enjoy it.

The state of Ohio is about two hundred and fifty miles square. The settlement of it commenced soon after the close of the revolutionary war, and its inhabitants are principally from New-England. They carried with them their enterprize, their learning, their morals, and their habits, and have suddenly given this interesting state, an important rank in the constellation of the American Union.

But few portions of the country are more finely or advantageously watered, than Ohio. The Muskingum, Hokhocking, Sciola, Great and Little Miami fall into the