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determined to obtain some advantage, however slight, in some measure to counterbalance their disgrace; and for this purpose, made a second attack on Fort Bowyer. This fort was still defended by Major Lawrence, with three hundred and sixty men. On the 8th of February, the whole British force commenced the attack, both by land and water. Making their approaches on the land side with the greatest caution, on the morning of the 11th everything was ready to attack and carry the place. Lawrence, seeing that it would only be madness any longer to resist a force at least twenty times his number, then agreed to a capitulation, and the fort was surrendered.

On the 13th of March, an express reached headquarters, with despatches from the war department, announcing the conclusion of a peace between Great Britain and the United States. A similar communication was shortly afterwards received by General Lambert from his government, and on the 19th military operations by the two armies entirely ceased. It was at this time that General Jackson was fined in the sum of one thousand dollars for contempt of courtan event which has already been adverted to.

It was now indispensable to hasten the necessary arrangements to relieve from the toils of the field those brave men who had so long been struggling in their country's defence. Previously to breaking up his camp, he addressed his army, and declared the high sense he entertained of those who had toiled with him in the field, and who, by perseverance and fidelity, had obtained safety for their country, and honour for themselves. This address ought to be read, preserved,

and cherished, in every country of the world: it is as follows:

"The major-general is at length enabled to perform the pleasing task of restoring to Tennessee, Kentucky, Louisiana, and the territory of Mississippi, the brave troops who have acted such a distinguished part in the war which has just terminated. In restoring these brave men to their homes, much exertion is expected of, and great responsibility imposed on the commanding officers of the different corps. It is required of Major-Generals Carroll and Thomas, and BrigadierGeneral Coffee, to march their commands, without unnecessary delay, to their respective states. The troops from the Mississippi territory and state of Louisiana, both militia and volunteers, will be immediately mustered out of service, paid, and discharged.

"The major-general has the satisfaction of announcing the approbation of the president of the United States to the conduct of the troops under his command, expressed in flattering terms, through the honourable the secretary of war.

"In parting with those brave men, whose destinies have been so long united with his own, and in whose labours and glories it is his happiness and his boast to have participated, the commanding-general can neither suppress his feelings, nor give utterance to them as he ought. In what terms can he bestow suitable praise or merit, so extraordinary, so unparalleled? Let him, in one burst of joy, gratitude, and exultation, exclaim-These are the saviours of their countrythese the patriot soldiers who triumphed over the invincibles of Wellington, and conquered the conquerors

of Europe!' With what patience did you submit to privations with what fortitude did you endure fatigue -what valour did you display in the day of battle! You have secured to America a proud name among the nations of the earth-a glory which will never perish.

"Possessing those dispositions which equally adorn the citizen and the soldier, the expectations of your country will be met in peace, as her wishes have been gratified in war. Go, then, my brave companions, to your homes; to those tender connexions, and blissful scenes which render life so dear-full of honour, and crowned with laurels which will never fade. When

participating, in the bosoms of your families, the enjoyment of peaceful life, with what happiness will you not look back to the toils you have borne-to the dangers you have encountered? How will all your past exposures be converted into sources of inexpressible delight! Who, that never experienced your sufferings, will be able to appreciate your joys? The man who slumbered ingloriously at home, during your painful marches, your nights of watchfulness, and your days of toil, will envy you the happiness which these recollections will afford-still more will he envy the gratitude of that country which you have so eminently contributed to save.

"Continue, fellow-soldiers, on your passage to your several destinations, to preserve that subordination, that dignified and manly deportment which have so ennobled your character.

"While the commanding general is thus giving indulgence to his feelings towards those brave companions who accompanied him through difficulties and danger, he cannot permit the names of Blount, and Shelby, and Holmes, to pass unnoticed. With what generous ardour and patriotism have these distinguished governors contributed all their exertions to provide the means of victory! The recollection of their exertions, and of the success which has resulted, will be to them a reward more grateful than any which the pomp of title, or the splendour of wealth can bestow.

"What happiness is it to the commanding general, that, while danger was before him, he was, on no occasion, compelled to use towards his companions in arms either severity or rebuke! If, after the enemy

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had retired, improper passions began their empire in a few unworthy bosoms, and rendered a resort to energetic measures necessary for their suppression, he has not confounded the innocent with the guilty-the seduced with the seducers. Towards you, fellow-soldiers, the most cheering recollections exist; blended, alas! with regret, that disease and war should have ravished from us so many worthy companions. But the memory of the cause in which they perished, and of the virtues which animated them while living, must occupy the place where sorrow would claim to dwell.

"Farewell, fellow-soldiers. The expression of your general's thanks is feeble, but the gratitude of a country of freemen is yours-yours the applause of an admiring world."

The Tennessee, Kentucky, and Mississippi troops then took their departure; and General Gaines being invested with the command of the southern department, General Jackson soon left New Orleans for Nashville. The good wishes and friendship of the people followed him; and he carried with him a consciousness of having done his duty. A tedious journey of eight hundred miles brought him to Nashville, where an immense concourse was collected, to greet his return, and welcome his arrival. They had long known him as among the number of their best and most respectable citizens; but now curiosity had a new incentive. Until now, they had not beheld him as one, who, to protect his country, knew no difficulty too great to be encountered,-who, by his firmness, and unconquerable perseverance amidst surrounding dangers, had shielded her from foreign and intestine