Americans are the only people upon earth, who do not know when they are conquered." This declaration was made by the British Major General Rial to Lieut. Phineas Andrews, the gallant bearer of the regimental standard of the 25th, at the battle of Chippewa.

The President arrived at Fort Niagara upon the 8th of August, and passed up the river Niagara to the falls, too well known, and too important to be described in this place. He viewed them, and lodged near them.

Upon the 9th, the citizens of Buffaloe tendered to the President their respects, and presented an impressive Address, to which the President answered in a style which shews, that while he can sympathize with his countrymen for the distress which war brings upon any people, he can admire Americans for the fortitude with which they bear it, and for the courage with which they chastise those who inflict it. The address and answer are necessarily omitted to give place to a very few remarks upon this interesting village.

The village of Buffaloe, from its locality, has become one of the most important places in the western frontier of the state of New-York. It is situated upon the outlet of Lake Erie, which makes the river Niagara; the communication between that Lake and Lake Ontario.

It is situated in that portion of the world, where the works of nature are presented to the eye of man in its most impressive grandeur. It is through the Niagara river, that all the waters of the Lake of the Woods, Lake Superiour, Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, and Lake Erie, make a passage through the St. Lawrence to the Atlantic. These immense waters, instead of pursuing a noiseless course upon a level plain, are precipitated,

with irresistable force, over a perpendicular rock, of an hundred and fifty feet in height, at Niagara falls. The view of this stupendous cataract, leaves the astonished beholder in speechless astonishment. Man here feels his littleness, and acknowledges his inferiority. He cannot resist, but he is compelled to admire the stupendous works of nature. The roaring of the water tumbling impetuously down to the adamantine foundation of this majestic rock, is perpetually heard by those who inhabit the surrounding country.

The delightful village of Buffaloe, is situated but a short distance from the falls of Niagara. It fell a victim, in the last war, to the burning rapacity of British soldiery. The structures of art cannot withstand the power of the fiery element; and when an enemy cannot conquer men by courage they may destroy their habitations by conflagration. The capitals of Europe have, the most of them, been in possession of the illustrious exile at St. Helena; but when in his power, he never subjected them to conflagration. Since the war, the enterprizing citizens of this place have, in some measure, repaired the devastations committed upon it by a foe, whose ferocity and barbarism would have disgraced Vandals.

The President proceeded to Detroit, throggh Lake Erie.

He could not have forgotten the gallant PERRY. He gained the first victory upon this lake over a British squadron, in modern naval warfare. Other American commanders upon the ocean had conquered singlehanded; but Perry sat the first example of conquering a British fleet in American waters. The facts rela

tive to this victory are familiar with every reader, and the fame of Perry and his crew, is resounded by every American. He was the first American officer who followed the example of Nelson, in fighting a passage through the line of an hostile fleet; and was the first in our country who made the hazardous attempt successful.

While at Fort Niagara, the President received a demonstration of respect, as unexpected, as it was novel. The British officers, at Fort George, sent a deputation to him, requesting the honour of waiting upon him, and tendering to him the homage of their respect. The President, with his usual urbanity, acknowledged the high sense he felt for the honour intended him; and shewed that he acknowledged the sentiment contained in that unparalleled state paper, "THE DECLARATION OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE," that though Americans and Englishmen must be "enemies in war," they can be "in peace, friends." Haste to return to the seat of government, compelled him to decline the honour intended him.

The President left this interesting section of our country for Detroit, with feelings not to be described.

Upon his arrival at Detroit, the President reached a place, the possession of which was deemed of the highest importance by the French government when the Canadas were held by it. It was so deemed by the British government in the revolutionary war; by that government was retained, in violation of treaty, after the peace of 1783, and was finally surrendered to the United States in the administration of ADAMS. In the commencement of the second war for independence,

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 reward of such who thus suffer. 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 suffering to a republican soldier, more poignant than death and torture. dignation at the loss of national character, may have called forth imprecations too severe against the unfortunate Hull. 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.

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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 Buffaloe, 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 territory, 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 President. 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.