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ART. 27. The national domains purchased have afflicted their people, have agreed to anfor a valuable consideration by French sub-nul explicitly the effects of the treaties of fects, in the former departments of Belgium, 1305 and 1809, so far as they are not already of the left bank of the Rhine, and Alps out of annulled in fact in the present treaty. Agreethe limits of ancient France, are, and remain ably to this determination, his most christian guarranteed to the purchasers. ART. 28. The abolition of the " droits d'au- against French, subjects or reputed French, majesty promises, that the decrees passed daine," of "detraction,' ,"* and others of the being, or having been in the service of his imsame nature in countries which have recipro-perial and royal apostolic majesty, shall recally stipulated such abolition with France, main ineffectual, as well as all judgments that or which had been before united with it, is may have been rendered in execution of these expressly maintained. decrees. This additional article shall have the same

ART. 29. The French government engages

to restore the obligations, and other securities, force and effect, as if it had been inserted which shall have been seized in the provinces word for word, in the treaty patent of this occupied by the French armies, or administra-day. It shall be ratified, and the ratification tions; and in cases where the restitution can- exchanged in the same time. not be effected, these obligations and securities are to remain null and void.

ART. 30. The sums which shall be due for all works of public utility not yet terminated, or terminated since the 31st December, 1812, apon the Rhine, and in the departments detached from France by the present treaty, shall become a charge upon the future possessors of the territory, and shall be liquidated by the commission charged with the fiquidation of the debts of the country.

ART. 31. All archives, charts, plans and documents whatsoever, belonging to the countries ceded, or concerning their administration, shall be faithfully restored at the same time with the country, or, if that be impossible, within a term not exceeding six months from the restoration of the countries themselves.

In faith whereof, &c. (date and execution the same as of the principal treaty above.) same moment, the same definitive treaty of The same day, in the same place, and at the peace was concluded

Between France and Russia,
Between France and Great Britain,
Between France and Prussia,

And signed, to wit:

That between France and Russia, gord, prince of Beneventum, (ut supra.) For France, by M. C. M. Talleyrand Peri

Rasoumoffsky, actual privy counsellor of his
And for Russia, by M. M. Andrew, count of
majesty the emperor of all the Russias, knight
of the orders of Saint Andrew, of Saint Alex-
ander Newski, &c. &c. &c.

That between France and Great Britain,
For France (ut supra.)

This stipulation is applicable to the archives, charts and plates, which may have Robert Stewart, Viscount Castlereagh, counFor Great Britain, the right honourable been seized in the countries transiently occu-sellor of his majesty the king of the United pied by the different armies.

ART. 32. In the space of two months, all the powers who have been engaged on one side or the other, in the present war, shall send plenipotentiaries to Vienna, to regulate, in a general congress, the arrangements which are to complete the disposition of the present treaty.

ART. 33. The present treaty shall be ratified, and the ratifications shall be exchanged within fifteen days, or sooner if posssible.

In faith whereof, the respective plenipotentiaries have signed the same, and have affixed thereto the seal of their arins. Done at Paris, the 30th May, year of grace 1814. (Signed)

[L. S.] The prince of Beneventum. [L. S.] The prince of Metternich. [L. S.] - J. P. Count of Stadion. (ADDITIONAL ARTICLE.) The high contracting parties willing to efface all traces of the unhappy events which

*"droits d'aubaine" and "droits de detraction" are certain customs or casual rights payable to the Government.

privy council, member of his parliament, &c. Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland in his

Viscount of Formantine, Lord Haddo, one of Sir George Gordon, count of Aberdeen, the sixteen peers, &c. &c. ambassadør extraordinary and plenipotentiary near his imperial and royal apostolic majesty.

cart, Baron Cathcart and Greenock, counsellor
Sir William Shaw Cathcart, Viscount Cath-
of his said majesty in his privy council, and
tiary near his majesty the emperor of all the
his ambassador extraordinary and plenipoten-
Russias.

knight of the most honourable order of the
And the Hon. Charles William Stewart,
Bath, &c. &c. and envoy extraordinary and
king of Prussia: That between France and
minister plenipotentiary near his majesty the
Prussia: For France (ut supra.)

And for Prussia, by M. M. Charles Augustus
baron of Hardenburg chancellor of state of
H. M. the king of Prussia, knight, &c. &c.

And Charles William, baron of Humboldt,
his majesty's minister of state, &c. &c.

Additional article to the treaty with Russia.
With the following additional article.
The dutchy of Warsaw being under the

administration of a provisional council esta- most christian majesty of their desire, to obli blished by Russia, since that country has terate the consequences of the unhappy epoch, been occupied by her arms, the two high con- so fortunately terminated by the present peace, tracting parties have agreed to name imine- engages on his part to renounce, as soon as diately a special commission, composed on complete justice shall have been done to his either side of an equal number of commission-subjects, the whole balance which may be ers, who shall be charged with the examina- found in his favour, in relation to the support tion, liquidation, and all arrangements relative to their reciprocal pretensions.

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ford some small ground to hope that we too may be fortunate enough to conclude a treaty with her upon terms not inconsistent with our honour. In fact, when we consider how unwilling the Eng lish have always been, to suffer any other power to share in the advantages of this part of their trade, we must own, enemies as they are, that the In the last Examiner we had the satisfaction confirmation of the French rights to the Banks to give the definitive treaty between France and denotes a temper but little alarming to our own the powers lately at war with her. It will be found claims. Our readers may recollect that in the in perfect conformity to the declarations of the al-year 1762, Great Britain came out of the most lied sovereigns previous to their passing the Rhine, successful war she had ever prosecuted, the oppoand worthy of the magnanimity of those who have sition in that country was then quite clamorous made such astonishing exertions to restore Eu-because France was allowed to retain any part of rope to peace and order. They have indeed kept her great nursery for seamen. The ministry the word of promise, not only to the ear, but to however contented themselves with contracting the hope; they have given to France, an extent of their rival's sphere of operation. France submitEuropean territory, such as under any of her for-ted, because she was unable to do otherwise; er kings she never knew. This is a glorious ter- but in the year 1783, when the tables were mination of successes, which, at their commence-turned, she demanded, and received an extension, ment, called from christian monarchs expressions of her fishing rights from her old rival, then of thankfulness to the Deity, such as the heart of humiliated a jacobin could never have dictated. This tion; and it is this extended right, formoderation of the allies, even in the flush of conquest, this practical illustration of the doctrine of doing good for evil, will in all likelihood meet its reward, it promises to secure a long repose to exhausted Europe, unless, unfortunately for mankind, the same disordered spirit, which has misled and convulsed her for so many years past, should regain its baleful ascendency.

by the war of our revolu

merly wrung from Great Britain by disaster, that she now confirms to France from a spirit of good will; this looks well, it is honourable to her. But Britain is to retain the Isle of France and its dependencies, with Tobago and St. Lucia—true;

yet let it be remembered, that similar cessio is of the West India possessions, have been made by England to France, and by France to England, The treaty manifests throughout the spirit of at the conclusion of every war for more than half good will, it so happily expresses, and the sina century past, and that France receives as well tere wish of its framers, that its stipulations shall as gives up; besides, Britain has old claims to St. carry the guarantee for its duration. Accord-Lucia and Tobago, and the latter, with Domiingly we find the contracting parties running nica, St. Vincents, and the Grenades was ceded their territorial lines in such a manner as to pre- to her by the peace of 1763. In truth the envent disputes between their frontier inhabitants, tire body of the pacification shows that the allies and render them reciprocally more secure. They were really actuated by a spirit which neither also take good care that the naval resources of republican nor imperial France ever possessed. the United Netherlands shall in no event be added They waged war to insure peace. to those of Great Britain, by declaring that the sovereignty of Holland shall never be connected with a foreign crown, and at the same time they preserve a powerful marine to France, by reserving to her two thirds of the vessels of war, naval artillery and ammunition, at the places she restores : in these two last provisions, and that for preserving the French fisheries, we discern little evidence of want of moderation on the part of the British; on the contrary they af

THE BATTLE OF CHIPPEWA. Extract of a letter from Gen. Brown, of the

17th instant, to the Secretary of War. "The enclosed reports were made by order. I desired that the distinguished gaitaniry of the corps, and the individuals engaged in the battle of the 5th, should be well under tood by you and the nation. I have ascertained tint the enemy had more regular troops en

gaged in this action than we had, and that his loss exceeds 500 meu.

I feel myself under great obligations to Capt. Kennedy, of the navy, for his prompt attention to my communications. He has afforded, and is disposed to afford me, all the assistance that is in his power to render."

25th regiment, or the remaining battalion of the brigade. Of these three excellent officers, it would be difficult to say, which was the inost meritorious, or most conspicuously engaged. The 25th regiment having been detached to my left, to turn the enemy's right wing, which rested in a wood, Major Jessup was less under my personal observation than the other commanders; but I had every evi

Of the three battalions of infantry composing the 1st brigade, the first consisted of the 9th and a detachment of the 224 regiment, under the command of Major Leavenworth. The 2d battalion, (or the 11th regiment) was gallantly conducted towards its place, in the order of battle, by Colonel Campbell, who QUEENSTOWN, U. C. JULY 15th, 18:4. being early wounded, was succeeded by MaSIR-By the general order of the 13th inst.jor M'Neil. Major Jessup commanded the a methodical and detailed report is called for, designating the names of such persons, whether commissioned officers or others, who, in the action of the 5th, contributed in a particular manner, to the successful result of that day. I am not asked for an account of the dispositions made of the troops under my command, during the action: I will, therefore, confine myself strictly to the general order. A severe action has been fought, and a sig-dence of the able dispositions he made of his nal victory gained. The general order of the corps, as well by the report of my aids, as by 6th inst. attributes that victory to the 1st. the effect he produced on that part of the brigade of infantry, and Capt. Towson's com- enemy's line, immediately opposite to him; pany of artillery under my command. It was and which contributed very much to the gebelieved at the time, and has since been clear-neral success of the day. Major Jessup had ly ascertained, that of the forces engaged, the his horse shot under him. enemy were greatly superior in numbers. Under such circumstances, victory could not have been obtained, without a very general participation of all ranks and grades in the

event.

I have the satisfaction of being assured by every commanding officer, (which is confirmed by my own personal observation) that every man, and of every grade in the action, evinced an ability to meet even a greater shock than that encountered, with like suc

cess.

The other two battalions, with an enlarged. interval between them, received the enemy in open plain-that under Major Leavenworth, parallel to the attack-that under Major M'Neil, with its left wing thrown forward to take the enemy in front, and flank at the same time. Captain Towson, who commenced the fire before the troops were in the order of battle, immediately afterwards advanced to the front of the extreme right, with three pieces of light artillery, and took post on the river. Majors Leavenworth and The truth of this observation was most con- MNeil made prompt dispositions to receive spicuous in the very crisis of the action. Con- the charge. The fire of these corps, (includduct universally good, leaves but little rooming the artillery,) produced a prodigious effor discrimination. Accordingly, but few feet in the enemy's ranks. That of Major names are reported to me by the several com- M'Neil was the most effective, from the obmandants of battalion, as entitled to a select lique position which his corps judiciously ocmention, (in respect to their gallant com-cupied. The enemy's batteries were also rades) and those cases are noticed principal- admirably served; to the fire of which all the ly from accidental circumstances of good or corps were exposed-that of Major Leavenbad fortune. As in the instance of Captain worth more particularly. This cannonade, Ketchum, of the 25th infantry, whose good however, did not prevent the latter from prefortune it was to be detached with his com-serving his corps in the most excellent order, pany, by order of Major Jessup, to attack a at all times prepared to advance or to fire, te much superior force, whilst the battalion was give, or to receive, the charge. engaged with another body of the enemy. Captain Towson finally silenced the ene Capt. Ketchum gallantly sustained himself in my's most effective battery, by blowing up the execution of his orders, till the battalion an ammonition-wagon, which produced great had cleared its own front, in order to march confusion. Turning next a heavy discharge to his support. of cannister on the enemy's infantry, now The good conduct of Captain Harrison, eom-nearly in contact with our line, advancing to manded by Major Leavenworth, and observ- the charge-the enemy could not long sustain ed by myself, was of another kind. A can- this accumulation of fire-he broke, and fled non ball scattered and carried away a part of to his strong works behind the Chippewa. All his leg. The Captain preserved a perfect se- [the corps pursued with promptitude. ranity, under the tortures of his wound, and utterly refused any assistance from the ranks, until the enemy should be beaten. So glorious a display of fortitude had the happiest

eflect.

To mention them in the order of their rank,

(I know of no other in this case,) Majors Jes sup, Leavenworth, and M'Neil, and Captain Towson, deserve, in my humble opinion, every

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thing which conspicuous skill and gallantry was the conduct of Captain Crooker and his can win from a grateful country.

company.

I am, sir, respectfully, your most obedient
W. SCOTT,
General 1st brigade.

I cannot close this account of meritorious
conduct, without mentioning the great ser-servant,
vices rendered me by those two gallant young
soldiers, Lieuts. Worth and Watts, my aids.

This conduct has been handsomely acknowledged by the officers of the line, who have joined in requesting, that it might be particuJarly noticed.

C. K. Gardner, Adjutant General.

There was no danger they did not cheerfully encounter, in communicating my orders; and by their zeal and intrepidity, won the ad QUEENSTOWN HEIGHTS, July 16th, 1814. miration, as they had before the esteem, of the enemy's communications with the counSIR-In pursuance of your instructions to me, to move round Fort George. interrupt the whole brigade. sential service at critical moments, by assist-terday morning at reveillee, accompanied by They both rendered es-try, and reconnoitre his works, I marched yesing the commandants of corps in forming the that excellent officer Major Wood of the entroops, under circumstances which precluded gineers, with the whole of my brigade, and the voice from being heard. of the regular army, by the way of St. David's and the Cross Roads to Lake Ontario, two pieces of artillery under Captain Ritchie, where we had an opportunity to examine the My brigade major, Lieut. Smith, rendered about two miles distant. From the lake I northern face of Forts Royal and Niagara, me every assistance which his accidental si- returned to the Cross Roads, moved in upon tuation on foot permitted: he is entitled to Fort George, drove the enemy's piquets, and my thanks. During the action, Major Wood, of the en-view and within a mile of the fort. Lieuformed the brigade upon the plains, in full gineers, and Captain Harris of the dragoons, whose troops could not act, came up, and very handsomely tendered their services. The latter had his horse shot under him.

tenant Colonel Wilcocks with his command, Captains Hull, Harding and Freeman, with their companies of New-York volunteers, and It is proper that I should take this oppor-warriors, advanced under cover of a tuft of Captain Flemming, with part of our Indian tunity to mention the case of Captain Croo-woods, within musket shot of the fort, and ker, of the 9th regiment of infantry, in the afforded Major Wood a fair opportunity to affair of the 4th of July, on the same ground examine the works. on which the action of the 5th was fought.

I have already had the honour to mention having accomplished the object of the expeAfter remaining an hour and a half, and this case verbally to the commanding gene-dition, I returned slowly around the south side ral. the Niagara, and with his brigade returned to of Fort George, and joined General Ripley on camp at nine in the evening.

It is due to the gallant individual more particularly concerned, that his conduct should be formally noticed.

My brigade constituted the advance of the batteries, and with the exception of two or The enemy fired but a few shots from his army. In descending on the left bank of the three small parties that were sent out and Niagara, from Fort Erie, we meet an advan-immediately driven back by our light troops, ced corps of the enemy at Black Creek, kept close within his works, until we were strongly posted behind that stream. Captain retiring, when several pieces of artillery were Towson, who was with the advance, obliged sent out of the fort, and a brisk fire comthe enemy to fall back, who, on retreating, menced in our rear. took up the bridge over the creek. Captain Crooker, who flanked out to the left of our (both of Colonel Swift's regiment) wounded. We lost not a man killed, and but two march, had crossed this stream some distance | Lientenant Fontaine of the artillery, and one above the bridge, and was pursuing the ene-of Captain Boughton's officers, had their horses my, just as the head of the brigade column killed under them by cannon shot. arrived at the bridge, which could not be passed until the pioneers had replaced the Captain Boughton's fine company of NewBut I have to regret the loss of five men of boards which the enemy had hastily removed. York cavalry, made prisoners. They are the Whilst this operation was going on, Captain victims of your own generous policy of sufferCrooker, immediately within my view, was ing the inhabitants who profess neutrality to suddenly enveloped by a troop of the 19th remain undisturbed. The safety of my brilight dragoons, composing a part of the ene-gade required me to place videttes at the my's rear guard. He fought his way to a several roads leading from Fort George and house, then near to him, turned upon the dra-crossing my line of march at right angles. goons and put them to flight. Captains Hull Five of them were surprised and taken by a and Harris, and Lieut. Randolph, with a small party of fifteen or twenty militia, who lived party, were at the same time marching to the on the road, but who had secreted themselves support of Captain Crooker, and arrived just in the woods on our approach, aud were adas the enemy took to ight. I have witness-vised of all our movements and positions by ed nothing more gallant in partisan war, then the women who were thronging around us on