12. Peace was soon made between the United States and Great Britain, and the two nations, after struggling for each other's injury for three years, agreed to stop without settling a single one of the causes of the war. England did not even agree to cease impressing men from the United States navy, but this was no more practiced. The treaty of peace was ratified by the United States Senate, February 7th, 1815. QUESTIONS. 1. What Governors had served in North Carolina during the years just considered? Who was Governor at the beginning of the year 1812? 2. How had the United States proposed to conduct the campaign? What troops did North Carolina furnish? Who was in command? 3. What is said of General Brown's past record? Who were his brigade commanders? 4. What military preparations were made in North Carolina? 5. What two North Carolina officers were winning distinction under General Winfield Scott? In what branch of the army were they serving? 6. What is said of affairs on the seas? What North Carolina naval officer was distinguishing himself? 7. Give an account of some of his bold and heroic exploits. How many English vessels did he capture? 8. What is known of him after this? 9. What other seaman was distinguishing himself for his bravery? How is his name commemorated in the State? 10. Who was sent against the Indians? What great general was in command of all this force? 11. What was the success of General Jackson's expedition? 12. What is said of the end of the war of 1812? CHAPTER XLIV. AFTER THE STORM. A. D. 1815 TO 1821. When hostilities ceased it seemed a great thing to the people of North Carolina once more to enjoy the full benefits of trade and commerce. British cruisers had made all foreign commodities very scarce and costly. Salt had been made on the seacoast in limited quantities, but of inferior quality. It was, therefore, gratifying to the people to see the stores again filled with goods of every description. 2. When this period of its history had been reached, the State was divided into sixty-two counties. Each of these sent annually to the General Assembly one Senator and two members of the House of Commons. Edenton, New Bern, Wilmington, Fayetteville, Hillsboro, Halifax and Salisbury were called "borough towns"; and, by virtue of this superior dignity, each sent, in addition to the county members, a representative to the lower House of Assembly. 3. The Moravian settlement at Salem had prospered, and though no great numbers of that sect had come over from Europe, yet much wisdom and thrift were seen in the affairs of Wachovia. A female seminary of real excellence and great popularity had been founded in 1804, and young ladies from all the Southern States were receiving a good education in this retired and healthful region.