e
settled in the town in which the person who manumitted him was
settled at the time of such manumission, or in such other town
where he shall have gained a settlement subsequent to his
discharge from the said service; and the former owner or owners
of such manumitted person, and his legal representatives, shall
be exonerated from his maintenance, any law to the contrary
hereof notwithstanding.

"SECT. 8. _And be it further enacted_, That, when the troops to
be raised as aforesaid shall be in the service of the United
States, they shall be subject to the rules and articles which
have been or may be hereafter established by the By-laws of the
United States for the government of the army of the United
States; that, when the said troops shall be in the service of the
State of New York, they shall be subject to the same rules and
regulations; and the Governor of the said State shall be, and he
is hereby, authorized and directed to exercise all the power and
authority which, by the said rules and articles, are required to
be exercised by the President of the United States."[2]

Gen. Andrew Jackson believed in the fighting capacity of the Negro, as
evidenced by the subjoined proclamation:

"HEADQUARTERS OF 7TH MILITARY DISTRICT,
"MOBILE, September 21, 1814.

"TO THE FREE COLORED INHABITANTS OF LOUISIANA:

"Through a mistaken policy you have heretofore been deprived of a
participation in the glorious struggle for national rights in
which our country is engaged. This no longer shall exist.

"As sons of freedom, you are now called upon to defend our most
inestimable blessing. As Americans, your country looks with
confidence to her adopted children for a valorous support, as a
faithful return for the advantages enjoyed under her mild and
equitable government. As fathers, husbands, and brothers, you are
summoned to rally around the standard of the eagle, to defend all
which is dear in existence.

"Your country, although calling for your exertions, does not wish
you to engage in her cause without amply remunerating you for the
services rendered. Your intelligent minds are not to be led away
by false representations. Your love of honor would cause you to
despise the man who should attemp