The National Register. — London, England, 1811-10-27 00:00:00

INDIAN HOSTILITIES. • EPROM TfIE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.] ;44 " • . Our leaders have doubtless perused the accounts gist n, at, different times, of the hostile attitude of diffeient tribes of Indians. It has very naturally be 'n a subject of surprise to those not acquainted with the cause of it, that a handful of these abori gioal savages should seek their own destruction by provoking t) e indignation and resentment of their 'Pore powerful neighbours of these States. It is not ly, indeed, they would have stirred, but for the ac ive exertions of the British agents on our fron tier. It is a fact that the latter have been exciting them to hostilities against the United States by every means in their power for several years past ; and have scat rely ever intermitted their good of fc. sin ti.is ‘v..y. In the year 1810. a Miami chief, recc;%•cd at Foit Malden his annual dona tion of go.ids, was tl us addressed by Ellicot, the Brisish J-V i 2sent My son, keep your eyes fixed on rrec—rny tornahAw. k is up ; be you ready, but do not ::trOce until I give. you the signal." So long ago as 180 s, an Agtnt from the British provinces al rived ,tt the Pr.Thet's town, and delivered a mes xage, the sue • stance of which was, to urge the Pro phet to unite as many oily s as he could against the United States, but not to commence hostilities until they r Ave the signal. A great belt has lately been sent round among those tribes on our nor thern ti cutler. for the purpose of uniting them in a ci nfederacy. the object of which was, as we are cor rectly advised, 66 to confine the great water, and prevent it troth overflowing them. This belt, since its return, was shown to a prominent British agent that colliery, who danced for joy to see so many tribes had joined against the United States. Every account we receive from that country confirms the belief, that British Agents among the Indians ex cite them against us, and furnish them with mus kets, powder, ball, provisions, &c. These facts exhibit so profligate a destitution cif humanity and principle in the authors of the scheme, ,that we have been unwilling to place much confi dence in them ; but they are now confirmed by such a mass of evidence as cannot be withstood. It the actors in this drama had no regard for their own honour, no 'feelings for their own reputation, to deter them from this course of policy, humanity might have shielded the Indians from these detesta ble intrigues of the British emissaries, which will, we fear, devote these deluded natives to destruction, nitless the exercise of their natural good sense should snatch Ihem from the precipice on the brink of which .they hover. Meanwhile let us, one and all, look out for " the signal," which is to be given when the Indians are to strike. MYSTERIOUS FEMALE. Wednesday morning, the wrkmen employed in build ing some new houses in Chapel-street, wading from Grosvenor place, found a young woman, fashionably dressed, asleep •n the ground in one of the unfinished halls. The workmca awoke her, observing at the same time, what a wretched ac vp•trkeaodation it was for such a guest, and expressed their 'stir %prise how a female of such appearance could have been found an such an abode. The Lady, however, expressed some dis pleasure at having her repose OUR rudely disturbed, and repel led their intrusion with an air and manner that abashed them.— [ONA►L REGISTER As she seemed rather reluctant tot quit her abode, the master architect came forward, and stated how unfit the place was for suck a visitor, and also the inconvenience of her continuing there, as the place she had chosen for her bed was exactly in the way of the workmen, coming and going into and from the_ house. The Lady having listened attentively to this addtellie appeared to have felt its force. She rose in solemn silence and left the half-built house. About half an hour after the architect perceived her lying in a neighbouring field. He went to her and remonstrated with her upon a conduct corresponding so little with her appearance, but she declined all explanation. He then proceeded to apprise the neighbours at the case, and with praise-worthy feeling had her removed to a public-house in Cha pel street, the landlord of which kindly gave her some tea, and offered her a bed, which she accepted. She is above the middle size, finely shaped, and of a most in teresting appearance ; her countenance very expressive, but dark enough tor a foreigner. She was dressed in a scarlet riding habit, and carried with her a small bundle. On being interro gated from whence she came, she answered in terms that were construed to mean from Malta, and that she had no friends—we say construed, as she spoke faintly, and in a foreign accent not very intelligible. After eating her breakfast she retired to bed, and in the mean time, the curiosity of the good landlady being strongly excited, she proceeded to open her guest's bundle. OA search, it was found to contain a pair of lady's half-boots, a very valuable white dress, and a chemise of remarkably fine linen. The landlady watched her while asleep with anxious attention : but how great must have been her surprise on hearing the Mal tese lady, when suddenly awaking from sleep, expressing herself in terms that proved her to be pure and native Irish. The land lady was Irish too, and could not be mistaken; She, therefore, interrogated her more closely, and the latter, finding that she had let out more than she intended, became more communica tive. She acknowledged that she was a native of Ireland, and that her name was Fitzpatrick. Another circumstance which increased the mystery was, she had only three farthings in her pocket, and yet, though money was pressed upon her by the inhabitants of Grosvenor-place and Chapel-street, she refused all pecuniary assistance. The pub , lican's wife not being pleased at the idea of being imposed upon by her countrywoman as a Maltese, insisted she should leave the house, which she did with the greatest composure, and without moving a muscle of her face, and went again into the fields, where she sat down upon a damp bank for two hours. Here she was at last observed by the Overseer of the Parish, who offered her an asylum in the Poor-house, which she re jected with great acerb and contempt. A Gentleman's groom passing by, and hearing the altercation, offered to take her in charge, and fi nd her a comfortable lod g in g for the night, which he said he was sure his master would reward him fur, as he was an Irishman. She readily accepted the oiler, and they made their exit together. The opinion of the Overseer and the Public is, that she is insane.` ---------- The Gazelle of last night states, that the Prince Regent hath been graciously pleased, in the name and on behalf of his Majesty, to grant unto the Right Hon. Arthur Lord Viscount Wellington, K. B. Lieut.-General in the Army, and General and COM• manner in Chief of his Majesty's • forces serving in Spain and Portugal, Marshal-General in the army of Portugal, Sic. his Majesty's Royal licence and au thority that he accept the dignity and use the title of Conde de Vimiera, and wear the insignia of the Knight Grand Cross of the Tower and Sword ; which honours have been conferred upon him by the Prince Regeht of Portugal, in testimony of the high estimation in which he holds his distinguished and glorious services on various occasions Sir Wm. Carr Beresford, K. B. &c. &c. to use the title of Conde de Trancoso, and to wear the in signia of a Knight Grand Cross of the Tower and Sword : Sir R. T. Wilson, Knight of thelmperial Military Order of Maria Theresa, and Aid de Camp to the King, to wear the insignia of a Knight Commander of the Tower and Sword : • . • Also unto Nicholas Trant, Esq. Captain is the Royal Staff corps, Military Governor of Oporto, &c. &c. to wear the insignia of a Knight COrarn44 - • der of the Tower and Sword.