The Statesman. — London, England, 1812-09-11 00:00:00

1 7 1 Ir: 1 • , . ) 't [ : I ',l t 11. • 1 I tt:!I 1 . I i " On Monday, the 6th July, General Bull arrived with his army at Detroit. Saturday night, July 11, be crossed over to Sandwich, on the Canada shore, 16 miles from Malden, with 2000 men, and took possession of it without bloodshed, which place be was, by the last advises, fortifying. 66 The British have collected all their forces at Malden, where it appears, they are determined to wake a stand. They have 250 regular troops, 700 militia, and about 400 Indians. The country about Malden it in the greatest state of alarm and distress possible; all the men of that region, have been drove int, the garrison at Malden ; and a great proportion of them at the point of the bayonet. " The British are engaged in putting all their must valuable effects on board of their vessels, prepared to go down the Lake; provided they should be drove to extremes. " The Indians are waiting to see the event of the contest before they take a stand. And nothing is to be feared in this quarter, unless General Hull be beaten." NEWS FROM DETROIT. Extract of a Letter from a Gentleman at Detroit, to his friend in Pittsburgh, dated July 19, 1812: " On Thursday afternoon last the first blood was drawn in this quarter in the " unprofitable contest" I In which we are now engaged. About 300 men were sent that day to reconnoitre the country between this and Malden, when, after crossing a small river, about five miles from the latter place, a party of Bri gOriph regulars and Indians were discovered, amount jag, it is said, to about two hundred men. Our 'party Immediately commenced a fire upon them; the others soon took to their heels, and continued a running fire for some time, and got nff with the loss of two men wounded, one of whom is since dead. It is reported that eight or ten others were wounded who were carried off. Our 'men kept the ground all that night, and returned to camp opposite this place the next day. Last night about .500 others were sent to the same place, and this morning firing las been heard from thence, and we are in expecta tion of news every moment. The greater part of the army has moved off to their support this morning.— The British have destroyed the bridge over the small river, and the Charlotte, of 16 gun=, lies out op posite to it to prevent our men from rebuilding it.— The reason the whole army has net marched down several days ago was their waiting for the finishing of gun-carriages." DITARTMENT OF STATE. Jute' 7._ " British subjects within the United States are requested foi this ith to report to the Marshals (or to the persons to be appointed by them) of the respective states or territories, within which they may reside, their names, their age, the time they have been In the United States, the persons composing their families, the places of their residence, and their occupations or pursuits ; and whether, and at what time, they have made the ! application to the courts required by law, as preparatory to their naturalization t and the Marshals, resctively, are to Duke to the Department of State, returns of pe all such British subjects, with the above circumstances annexed to their names." 'NEW-YORK, JULY 16.—The papers by the mails for the last fortnight are filled with resolutions of town meetings, &c. against the late war measure of Congress. At a meeting of the Citizens of Lower Delaware Ward, in the City of Philadelphia, the 10th inst. the following amongst other resolutions, was adopted : Resolved. That as the present men now is power have, in our trpiniou, justly forfeited our confidence, amt believing that she !lien that made this war are not calculated to make an ho- ' Pourable peace. it becomes our duty, as men determined at all hasards to be free, to use every honourable and constitudossal exertion to remove the present rulers, and to place others In their situations in *hum we can have sufficient confidence as to believe that they will, free from selfish motives, protect our li berty' our property, our lives, and all that it swirl to the true letterand weaning of our constitution." The inhabitants of Ilampshi re, Massachusetts, met in Convention, and adopted several resolutions on the impolicy of the war ; also a Memorial to the Presi dent of the United States, praying him to put an immediate end to the war, and to send Envoys Ex traordinary to negociate a treaty with England. PROM TUE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER. WASHINGTON CITY, JULY 16.—As the sloop of war Witsp, lately arrived, left Cowes early in June, and Cherburgh shortly before, she must have brought the latest advices from both countries. We do not pretend to a precise knowledge of the -state of our affairs with France at the time the Wasp sailed, but have understood that no satisfactory ar rangement had been made respecting spoliations, or our commercial intercourse with that country. It is said, that the Decree of April 28, 1811, lately pub. lisped in our Gazette, declaring the final repeal of the Berlin and Milan Decrees as to the United States, is an authentic document; but whether it was adopt ed at the time of its date or lately, and antedated, Is unknown. If the first was the case, we cannot conceive why it was not sooner published. If the second, we are at a loss for a reason for its having been antedated. Be this as it may, it appears, that, being the kind of document which the British Go vernment required, it has deprived it of all pretext for continuing the Orders in Council. It is understood that the Emperor, before leaving Paris to join his Army in the North, had authorized the Duke D'Alberg to continue the negociation with hlr. Barlow. NORTHERN WAR. ~'. to afford every security consistent with their rights and yoar en - peetations. I tender yoil the invaluable blessings of r po itical, and religious liberty, and their uecessary result , lodirl dual and genera prosperity. That liberty which gave decision to our councils, and energy to our conduct, in a struggle for in dependence. and which conducted ps safely and trinmphatitly ' through the stormy pe riod of the r oolatioa— that liberty which has raised as to an elevated rank among thesations of the world; and which atforded us a greater measure of peace and security, of wealth and Improvement Abair ever fell tot helot ofaoy country. In the name of m y ry. sod by the authority of Go yernment, jarornise you protection to yottr person;, property, I and rights. Remain at your homes—pnrsue your peaceful cud customary avocations—raise not your hands against your bre thren. Many of your fathers fought for the freedom and inde pendence we now enjoy. Being children, therefore, of the same family with us. and heirs to the same ,heritage, the ar rival of an army of friends must he bailed by you with a cor dial welcome. You will be emancipated from tyranny and op pression, and restored to the dignified station of free men. Had I any doubt of eventual success, I might ask your assistance, but Ido tint. I come prepared for every contingency—l lave a force which will look down all opposition, and that force is but the vanguard of a much greater. if, contrary to your own interests and the ,just expectation of my country, you should take part in the approaching contest, yon will he considered and treated as enemies, and the horrors and calamities of war will stalk before you. If the barbarous and savage policy of Great Britain be pursued, and the savages let loose to mord*r our citizens, and but her our women and children, this war will be a war of extermination. The first stroke of the tomahawk, the first attempt with the scalping knife will be the signal of orie indiscriminate scene of desolation. No white man, found fight ing by the side of an Indian, will be taken prisoner; irritant destruction will be hit lot. If the dictates of reason, duty, jug. Lice, and humanity, cannot prevent the employment of a force which respects no rights, and knows no wrong, it wiU be pre vented by a severe and relentless system of retaliation. I doubt not your courage and firmness--1 wiU not doubt your attack meat to liberty. If you tender your services voluntarilyi will be accepted readily. The United States offer you poses, liberty, and security—your choice lies between these and war -slavery and destruction. Choose there, bat choose wisely, and may he who knows the justice of our cause, and who bolds in his hand the fate of nations, guide you to a result 'the most eon. patible with your rights and hsterest, your peace and hand nese. " By the General, " A. P. HULL, Captain the 13th rnited States' Regiment of Infantry and Aid-de-Camp." " Head-quarters, Sandwich, July 14. 1812." Zwxr.svir e t.s, JULY 22,—We are happy to an. uounce the glorious news, that General Hull and ! his army have landed safe in Canada, with little or no opposition, and taken possession of the town of Sandwich, two miles below Detroit on the knglish side. There is no mar to this pleasing news but the capture of a number of Americans in some vessels laden with provision, and some baggage of the army, among whom we are sorry to learn is Mr. Lewis Dent, paymaster, from this town; Captain Johu Sharp, of Marietta, a lieutenant in the 4th ltegi silent ; some women, and others. It is said the total prisoners are about 50, and the loss of property about 40,00 dollars (including probably some ves sels not here enumerated). y William Hull, Briodier-General and Commander-is.C4kf of the Nerds Witern Army of the United States, A PROCLAMATION. ... JamiarsAsers el CANADA 1 Alter thirty Teals of peace and prosperity, the United States olive 101 l 'trivia WNW& The injuries and aggreedeas, the to. gulls Indigities elf Great Britain have este, more left than aealseewltiveleet seedy resistance eh eeseedltlenal sohnthekte. 7 11111 := gals lip eggelemil lies WOW your coootey, sad et liaise new es over the Monitory ef Canada. ins inhabitaitts, it brings ripirfic=6. (i.e. II od 'enemies, stet to mime= Cliii i A mi ner in Kluft them. sit Intialiew owns and an ostensive wilikonas from yea have partkipatioa in ller empselle, no interests la minded—yea have felt her tyvaney,yea have seen der Injustice; bat I do Dot ask you to avenge the sae or Wren the ether, The UMW , WWI arc leSeleallY retlfel Ter STATiSMAN, pROTINCIAL PARLIAMENT or LOWER CANADA. I • LEGIbLATIVZ COUNCIL. 44 I observe, with concern, that the necessary es. tablishments of the militia forces, together with va rious services and operations of the approaching cam paign, wiU be attended with considerable expence •, but I rely on your wisdom and public spirit, for such supplies as the circumstances and exigencies of our affairs may be found to require, and I take this op. portunity of assuring you, they shall be faithfully I applied. " GENTLEMEN OF TEE LEGISLATIVE Corwaa, AND GEN TIAN= or TIE Heins or sasexesr, • " It will afford me the greatest satisfaction, if in the execution of the duties to which I sin called, by the important station in which his Majesty has been pleased to place me, I shall be instrumental in the defence of the country, and in the maintenance of the rights, the happiness, and prosperity of his 'Ma. jesty's subjects in this part of his Empire. It gives me sincere pleasure to assure you, that the good conduct and increasing discipline which I have lately witnessed in the incorporated battalions of militia, encourage the expectation, that they will materially contribute to this important object. Feeling pee -1 suaded, that I can rely upon your assistance and co-operation in whatever measures may be deemed necessary for the public welfare and safety, and trusting that they will be desisive in character and prompt to execution, I look forward with confidence to a happy issue of the new contest in which we are engaged." Moternt4r., atTLY 11.-.-We understand upon good authority that the British settlers in the town. ships on the lines of Vermont and New Hampshire have held a Council with their American neighbours, and have solemnly agreed not to make any aggres. sion upon each other. In the event of individusis committing any outrage, by plundering, &c. the offenders are to be delivered over to either party as prisoners. Such a resolution is certainly deserting of approbation. JULY 13.—Several American boats which came loaded to this market with produce, in their return loaded with merchandize, were taken by the inha bitants of the upper province. This act was unau thorised by the Government, and the Governor has ordered them to be restored. Many rumours have been afloat respecting depredations on the frontiers, which have proved without fonrdation. A gentleman of respectability, just arrived from the States, says, that at Burliti6ton he 'learnt as a fact that orders had come from the Quarter-Master- General at Albany to suspend building barracks and batteaux. MILITARY .4FFAIRS. The Chiefs of several Indian tribes have offered their services to the Governor-General, but he commanded them to return peaceably to their homes, and not to raise the hatchet without orders. QUEBEC, JULY 14.—The 103 d Regiment, which arrived and lauded in this garrison since our last is 800 strong. A finer looking regiment of hale and able-bodied young men never put foot on our shores. ST. JOHN'S, N. B. JuLY 24.7—An express arrived last night here, informing of au American squadron being in the bay, the John Adams, Essex, and a brig of twelve guns. hi - consequence of this news' the homeward-bound fleet, 40 sail, have returned into port. We are erecting block•ltouses and making every preparation for the warm reception of our neigh bours, should they ? think proper to pay •us a visit.— General Hunter, in consequence of the present state of affairs, those), extremely anxious to go to Eng land, will not leave this province so soon as was ex pected. ST. ANDREWS, JULY 22.--We were with our convoy of 20 sail, within two miles of Eastport, proceeding to St. John's to collect all the ships, when we were informed, that an American squadron was at Campobelle, consisting of two frigates, two ships of 20 guns each, a brig, and 12 privateers. They had just arrived. We all returned immediately to this place; the ships are anchored close to the vil lage; we are taking the guns from them to form batteries, and his Majesty's ships Indian and Plansper brig are to defend jhe entrance. Had it not been for our appearance in the Bay, a great number of vessels would have %lien a prey to the numerous privateers which infest it; but we had the good for tune to rapture two of the largest, which, in seine measure; frustrated their intentions. The directions given to the Argus, oils of those we have taken, were to cruise from Passamaquaddy to the Banks, and to visit about Halifa4. Ths..liptntoor bakebottee, erected for the use of the prisiftvers of war, caught ire au Ileuday night, and was entirely consuond, tMheAllp;ogress c F e dTI observeriE STATIC orS JULY 16.—This day, at two o'clock, his Sits—As an A T s H a E n E u D iv lT re Op ud O i Ex?e u llen zu c c ; the Governor in Chief opened the Session with the following speech : ~ of the present system, I cannot help t" no icing, and " GENTLIESII2I or THE LEEISLATIVQ.COONCIL, AND GM. • TAMPS Of NU HOUSE OF A MA Kt.?, , th a t with some degree of concern too, a change which 44 I meet you in Provincial Parliament at i time ,IS 'about to take place in the London military ar. when we are called upon by every principle of duty, .rangements ; a change which, I think, forebodes no and every consideration of interest, to exert our' good to any class of the inhabitants of this metro. united efforts in the support of his Majesty's rights, polis, nor to the individuals concerned—l allude to and for the defence of this imprtant position of his th I e Li fe Guards being . seut on foreign se • • dominions. It is deeply te be r e gretted that the de- ; !lice, IQ termined hostile disposition of the American Go - ; or der to introduce a favourite regiment to the neigh. remount has frustrated the earnest endeavours of „boirrhood of Carlton-flow ; and I think that his Majesty for the preservation of amity with ( any sober man, 'who considers the respective the - United States, and that it has finally mani. ; organization of the two bodies , and their d • aptat i a uc tested itself i convincinn a decla rat roofs so r ion of war, ated)nstwith. ,for p b fordedarticular services, must entertain the same op i. ding y his Majesty ,g th ofp e - the justice o f f his cause, af. 1 1 . I mon. The Household Troops, Sir, lam Wormed, of the moderation of his pretensions,and of his sincere i are raised among a class of men far superior to th e desire for the continuance of peace. To meet this ' common trooper; men who are - induced to etilibt unexpected event, I rely with the fullest confidence themselves, without any bounty, into the body guard upon the spirit of Isis Majesty's subjects in this Pro- of their Sovereign, under the express Wee of re. vince, upon their attachment to, and zeal for, the mining nee. Ms person. By a eenstant and long religion of their forefathers, their loyalty to their . residence in one place, these men are become fellow. Sovereign,. and upon their ardent love for the true ! interests of their country.; and as I feel satisfied that c itizens , if I may be allowed the expression, with ' they are not to be intimidated by the insiduous offers i the inhabitants of London and Westminster ; and, of the enemy, I shall depend implicitly, under Di. ' although when called upon to aid the Civil Power in vine Providence, upon their best exertions, aided by the preservation of the peace, their conduct, on some the cobrage and loyalty of the militia, and by the foresee opeasions, might have appeared to a few iniii. i valour, skill, and disciplini of his Majesty's regular I_,_,.. ais as sev * . • yet a recollection of Oleic • forces, for repelling every hostile attempt that may I 'nu' be madeeupon this Colony. general conduct on those occasions, mist conviuce 1 " GENTLEMAN or THE HOUSE OF ASSIIAIRLT, every unprejudiced mind of their great mildness and firm forbearance under very aggravated prp. vocations. Of their good conduct in quarters, I am informed by a friend of mine who lives near their barracks, that nothing can surpass it—that drunken man is never seen, nor does he ever hear any of those brawls and noises so often attendant upon a barrack. The major part of these men being mar ried, and having families, their wives occupy the ste. tions of respectable tradespeople. The personal in terest of such a man must, Sir, be the interest of the community. The Officers, too, I am informed, are men of experience and respectability in their proles. sion—men who, after being exhausted by the fa. tigues and hardships of foreign service, seek a sort of retirement and ease for themselves and families. I was led to these reactions in consequence of my dining the other day at the London Coffee-house, in the same box with two °Seers who are just returned from the Peninsula, one of whoa offered to the other a bet of ten to one, that in two months after these men bad joined the army, they would not have horses enough left to mount one troop; and that if the regi meets should not be recalled in 18 months, that not one entire troop of the men would Morn, as it has been universally found on mirth :0 9 that those heavy men knock themselves up very soon by their own weight. So much for them. Let us now consider, for a moment, the other part of the question. The 10th Dragoons, it Is said, are to be dressed in searld and gold, and brought into London. Let it be recollected, Sir, that this regiment contains many more men than both the regiments of Life Guards put together! And who are these men ? Do you remember, Sir, what came out in the Rouse of Commons ? That recruits, who were natives of Ireland, or London, or any other large town in England, are invariably refused, to leave room for Germans. It is said that three. fourths of this regiment are foreigners. A great deal has been said about foreign troops ; but this is bringing them amongst us indeed. Is this a constitutional proceeding ? Is it a political one I Can we expect from these men the most exemplary conduct in quar ters, and steadiness and Integrity in the discharge of their duty? Whilst lam about it, I shall tell yon another thing that I have beard, Sir. When it was intended to build Barracks in Mary-le-bone Park, they were to afford temporary accommodation for another regiment besides the Life Guards, if their presence should be deemed necessary ; and it is now supposed to have been the plan, if those Barracks had been completed, to have brought the 10th there with the Life . Guards ; as that scheme, however, has failed, and the Germans must be brought to London, the Life Guards must be sent on foreign service, in AirdeX. tO room for themoeast,tbe suspicions citizens should take fright when they saw another additional regiment billeted upon them. These, Siron the reports which I hear wherever I go ; and upoa all occasions, and among all parties, Ir a t e heard, , co th m a m t e s n o ts g u rea po t n a t d h i e ffe m r e e s a n c e a r of; f ; cer tain personage!, ctiotsuryntepereiandadrsone osfoapint4nionhhas vailed upon this subject amongst ave that there is a great expectation of the order being by hig th h reaean k. rnes Ka t adoviweeingofthmatrtalthen true interests of the subject form the first consideration of the same opinion on this subject , has induced in your mind, and flattering myself that we s hall be aM to trouble yon with this letter. I remain, Sir, Your most obedient servant, One whet of the above Letter is not, perhaps. aware dirt amended 15 the Prepsietor of the Sraeransor has been .ac 'I _ N ewg ate twelve months, for merely copylog fray Mo r ning Paper an ankle aniseadvertlag on the corded ofibe: na tive soldiers at Piccadilly, whoa Sir Pea/scat Bounty, ordered to the Tower. —Ea. • -------- The fruit in several of the orchards on the Clyde , have, within these few days, been sold by public ronp. The crop is cooddered this season to be very good.—The prices at which the following very sold :--- • oaeraerbas oedema 019 alliltoo do. ' 902 Viswalie do. .•• HALIFAX PAPERS. lIALITAX, JULY 24.—0 n Tuesday last the Legig. lative Assembly met, when his Excellency .Sir John C. Sherbrooke was pleased to open the Session With the following speech : " MR. PRIEST DEBT AND GENTLEMEN Or EIS MAJILSTIN CODISCIL, " MR. SPEAKER AND GENTLER= or Tea HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY " The Government of the United States- having declared war against Great Britain and her depen dencies, I have felt it my duty to convene the Gene ral Assembly on this occasion, as from the loyal situation pf the Province, its shfety and interests are likely to be so materially affected by this event. a ' MR. SPEAKER AND GI ASSEMBLY. es rum Housz ow " I fully confide in your liberality and wisdom to make the necessary provision for theextra pay allow ed by the statute for the Militia when embodied (part of which force I have already directed to be called into actual service), and for such other ex peaces as the security of this Province, at this im portant crisis, may demand. Every facility in my power shall be given you to afford such information as you may wish, relative to the receipts and expen diture of the public money since you last Met, and upon all other subjects which you may require. " MR. PRISIDICNT AND GENTLEXEN Of Elf MAMMY'S COUNCIL, 41 MR. %MAUR AND GZITLEXWM OW Tat Blom ow Assmarar, 41 I shall rely upon your assiduous exertions to expedite the public business as much as possible, and I make no doubt, but %diet you will agree with me in the necessity of putting the Province into such a respectable state of defence as shall secure its safety, against any attack which may be meditated against it. This necessary duty performed, I shall hue great pleasure in releasing you from further attend ance for the present." Yesterday the Speaker and House of Assembly waited on his Excellency with the following Ad. dress MAY IT PLUM YOUR ENCLLIANCY, " We, the Representatives of his Majesty's loyal people of Nova Scotia, beg leave to thank your Ex cellency for your speech at the opening of the pre sent Session, and for convening the General Assem bly,-on the occasion of the war declared by the Go vernment of the United States of America against Great Britain and her Depetutencies ; a war by which the safety and interests of this Province are likely to be materially affected. We thank your Excellency for the assurance you have made us, relative to the receipts and expenditure of the public money, and your Excellency may rely upon our making such pro vision for the services, recommended in your Excel lency's speech, as the importance of those services re quires. We shall use our utmost exertions toexpedite the public business, and most cheerfully adopt such measures as shall be necessary to put the province in the best possible state of defence. We have great satis faction in assuring your Excellency of the loyal and affectionate attachment of our Constituents to his Majesty's Person and Government ; and we htvette most entire confidence that, under the blessing of Divine Providence, and powerful protection of the Parent State, their patriotism and spirit, guided by the greatly-distinguished talents to which the com mand of this Province is entrusted, will be adequate to the preservation of the security and tranquillity it has so loog.enjoyed." _ Answer 1 , 1 Mo. Spinoza, AND GEBTLEMEX OIPTUZ Hovia or ASSEMBLY !- -- 44 Your present Address is peculiarly gratifying to me, and demands my sincere thanks. I shall place the fullest reliance upon the loyalty and • pa triotism of your Constituents, and on your zealous exertions for the public czood, to enable me to repel any attempts which may be made by the enemy upon the coasts of this Province." HALIFAX ) JULY 31.—His Excellency the Go. vernor, with the advice slid consent of hii Majesty's Council, has deemed it expedient to suspend for the time being, the sailing of merchants' ships and coast ing vessels, from the ports and harbours of this pro -1 vince, till proper convoys be appointed for their pro tection. Sr. ' lons's, N. B. Jps.T 27.—Friday morning, in consequence of intelligence having been received of several American vessels of war having madpllieir appearance at Passamiquaddy, the American pri sown onboard the Spartup were landed in this city, and lodged is our gaol, when the Spartan got,ooe. der vollib, and proceeded down flay witO • one bpatio. . I • {~ . ~` ~~t - ~'~'~~l 11 {