Effect of the News at the North.
The New York
Express calls upon the people to ‘"keep cool,"’ yet says it is their duty, ‘"under such a storm, to organize and arm."’ The coasts, harbors, and lakes must be fortified, and the militia system perfected.
‘"The only way to be respected by
England, is, with bayonets in hand, and swarms of privateers ready to launch out upon the seas."’
The Philadelphia
Inquirer whistles violently to keep its courage up, and affects to believe that the rage of the
British lion will soon be appeased.
Nous nerrons.
The New York
Herald advocates thorough preparation for defence, and vainly endeavors to conceal its apprehensions of a war with
Great Britain.
In consequence of the news from
England, cotton went up to
thirty-six cents per pound in the
New York market.