Thus he held the bitter cup to the lips of the Republican Congress, which, however, was not yet to drain its full measure.

War was declared June 18, 1812.

On July 1, 1812, an act was passed imposing an additional duty of one hundred per cent.

on all importations, an additional ten per cent.

on goods brought in foreign vessels, and also a duty of $1.50 per ton on all foreign vessels.