the northern and eastern colonies, which tore asunder the ligament that bound them to the British empire. In that war, the death of the gallant MONTGOMERY, who fell upon its banks, bedewed his countrymen in tears; by their tears he was embalmed; and by them his memory will forever be cherished. A portion of this river and these lakes yet continue to be the boundary between the Provinces of Canada, and the Independent States of America. In the last war, these waters became the theatre of the most sanguine military operations between Americans and Englishmen, who have one common origin, but no longer any common interest. The events that have taken place upon them, would justify an allusion to ancient encounters

"When Greek meets Greek, then comes the tug of war." Ogdensburg was among the first places which the British army attempted to invade in the last war. It was an abortive attempt; but afterwards they succeeded; and, for a time, held the possession of it without any benefit to themselves, or any essential injury to the Republic. Warfare, by conflagration, had not then commenced; and " Beauty and Booty" was not then a countersign. This town is the capital of the county of St. Lawrence; is situated at the confluence of the river Oswegatchie with the St. Lawrence, and is an handsome and flourishing village.

The President left Ogdensburg, and directed his course towards Sackett's Haobour. He passed through a country, which a few years since, was a wilderness, but which is now a region of civilization, and offers to the traveler of observation, many appearances of active

industry, and numerous evidences of progressive improvement.

Upon his arrival at Sackett's Harbour, the President reached the borders of LAKE ONTARIO. He here saw a lake in the interior of his native country, which in some portions of the globe, would be denominated a sea. The historian will readily remember the era when the Mediterranean contained less naval force upon its bosom, than Lake Ontario could boast of in the last war, between the American Republic, and the British empire. Strife for dominion induced these powers to cover its surface with the floating engines of destruction, which must either conquer and decay within its limited borders, or be transported, by piece-meals, to an element where they might waft over the watery world. The American and English fleets grew up, almost in sight of each other, upon this important inland water; and, in sight of each other, like two lions growling at a distance, they neither of them gained dominion. This effort was the result of war-it was terminated by the conclusion of peace. However much the cool, reflecting philosopher might wonder at such unparalleled exertions, the statesman knows that when his countrymen consent, peaceably, to surrender any portion of their country, to an enemy, the whole of it is endangered.

Although Lake Ontario, like Lake Erie and Lake Champlain, has not been the theatre of the prowess of the American navy, over that of Britain, yet the naval power of the Americans, upon this lake, tended to thwart the objects of the British government, in récolonizing the Independent States of America, and bringing them again under British dominion. A man is of

ten immortalized by a single fortunate act, while one, equally meritorious, and equally praise worthy, for a long course of duty rendered his country, in stations where no opportunity was afforded for a brilliant achievment, may he disregarded. Lake Erie and Perry -Lake Champlain and Macdonough, are always remembered together; while the commander of the American fleet upon Ontario is remembered only as an accomplished naval officer, who has not yet signalized himself.

The conclusion of peace probably prevented as desperate a battle as ever had hitherto been fought between equal forces upon the water. The courage of Chauncey was never doubted by those who knew him; and Yeo would not have yielded to him, without a desperate contest. As long as two different governments hold possession of the countries north and south of the St. Lawrence, and east and west of the lakes; these waters must continue to be the theatres of naval contests, until that period commences, when the Eagle and the Lion, as well as the Lion and the Lamb, can be brought to dwell together in unity. Nature has created the countries, bordering upon these waters, to be inhabited by a people under the same government.

Sackett's Harbour, in the last war, was the scene of many important military and naval operations. The hopes of our Republic were here excited in the last war; and here its fears were allayed by the undaunted courage of republican soldiers. The British army and fleet, flushed with victory in the Eastern world, vainly hoped to wield the trident of Neptune, and to direct the thunder of Mars in such a manner as to compel the

then untutored soldiers and sailors of America, to yield to a prowess, which, to the ineffable disgrace of the old world, has too long bowed to it. But every true American may well exclaim, with a valiant chieftian, "I was not born a yielder.'

I very much regret, that the want of the necessary documents, prevents me from particularly noticing the manner in which the President was received at Sacketts'-Harbour. The people here, welcomed his entry into this village, with hearts beating fervently with gratitude to the man who had so incessantly laboured to defend them. The military display excited his admiration. The militia of this vicinity, by the long presence of regular troops, had become familiar with scientific, military tactics. The President reviewed them with the eye of a soldier who "had seen service.” In the familiar phrase of our countrymen, he was "wide awake" upon the occasion. The civil authorities vied with the soldiery, in offering every demonstration of respect to the man who, like Washington, is "first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen." Indispensable duties, at the seat of government, rendered his stay at this place short.

At this place the President received the following Address from a few surviving veterans of the army of the revolution, to which he very affectionately answered.

TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.

SIR-It is with pleasure that we, a few of the survivors of the revolution, residing in this part of the country, welcome the arrival of the chief magistrate of the union. It is with increased satisfaction we recognise

in him one of the number engaged with us in the arduous struggle of establishing the independence of the country.

We have lived, Sir, to see the fruits of our toils and struggles amply realised in the happiness and prosperity of our country; and, Sir, we have the fullest confidence, that under your administration, they will be handed down to our posterity unimpaired. Like your immortal predecessor, the illustrious Washington, may you be honoured by the present and future generations, and finally receive the rich reward with him in realms above.

The following is the Address of the citizens of Sackett's-Harbour.

SIR-The Committee appointed in behalf of their fellow-citizens, would congratulate the President of the United States upon his arrival at this place. It is with pleasure unfeigned and unalloyed, that all descriptions of men behold among them for the first time the chief magistrate of the union.

They look upon it as a pledge that their interests will not be forgotten, as the situation of this section of the country will be personally known to him on whom the American people have placed their highest confidence, and bestowed their greatest honours. And that, althongh situated on the frontiers remote from the centre of the government, they hope to live in the recollection of him whose happiness it is to preside over its high and exalted destinies.

It is gratifying to learn, that the object of your arduous Tour, is to ascertain whatever will contribute to the interest, improvement, or defence of the country. It therefore becomes our duty to express the solicitude of our constituents, as it regards their peculiar situation. Twice have they been placed on the very verge of ruin, by successive attacks in the late war. works of defence been erected in commanding situations, such attempts would probably never have been made ; at all events would have been repulsed with

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