Kentucky Gazette

THE EFFECT OF AN ARMISTICE.

What we have asserted with regard to an armistice came from such an authority as would have rendered it presumption in us even to have questioned it. We therefore believed and do still believe what we have given to the public on this important subject, although decidedly opposed to such a measure at this moment, unless it is to eventuate in an honourable peace.

We cannot think Great Britain is solicitous for this cessation of hostilities with any good view. They know we have already acquired the ascendency on the lakes; and from the exertion now making on our part, they think we are desirous to preserve and maintain that ascendency. Aware of the advantages of such a superiority would give, they merely want time to complete their large vessels now building, and make their naval force on the lakes equal or superior to ours, when they will laugh at the idea of an armistice. We have already had sufficient experience of the treachery of the British government, and we know our rulers are too wise incautiously to enter into any arrangements with them unless they are assured peace will be the result.

When we once have the command of the lakes we must, from their geographical situation, have the command of the Canadas;—and this command we have with the loss of much blood gloriously obtained. Our confidence in the wisdom and integrity of our government, leaves no room to fear an arrangement that will not be perfectly satisfactory to the American people, and advantageous to the country.—W. C. Gaz.