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~. 1). 1 • t • ' .4ir • - -- ‘ 10 _ ,4•• t vi • t, 6r, 1 u • . .. - V) . f nd , .• iiii .• L ,l '" 0 '.:"' ..41 ° • W r ) le . ik . ..,...--..--....„,,/ , Wr AI .1111 c ‘r ti....l ... --- (e 7 UAI DER 5020. FOURTH NIGHT OF THF. NEW COMIC PANTOXIME. TIMATRE.ROVAL, DRURY-LAIVR. T"'' EVENING, SATURDAY, Jen. fh hoe Majesty's Servants will preform (9th time) • new Dramatic Romance, io thee* acts, interspersed with Mame (wooded on Walter Scott, Esq.'s Poem of Mansion), called FLODDEN FIELD. Principal Characters by Mr. H. limbic Mr. Himblin, 11r. Holland, Mr. Penley, Mr. Powell , Mr. Beoguagb, Mr. It. Johnston, Mr. ()sherry. Mr Cowell, Mr. Iforsoild, Mr. R. Phillips. Mr. Smith, Mrs. W. Writ, Mn. !liter, Mrs. Miss Cobalt, Miss Conk,. Ike. Ste In .1.1 11 a Donee, incidental to the Piece, by Miss Tree, 1.• Almiey, and Mess J. Scott. Vier which will he performed, for the 4th time (what the Manatee thinks he is entilled to call) a new Comic Paw. tuniime, under the title of THE SILVER ARROW; OR, HARLEQUIN AND THE FAIRY PART IANON. The whole of )he New Music, with a Milky Overture ; composed by Mr. I. Hughes. Harlegain. Mr, E. Vas-mi ld ; Clown, Mr. Hartland; Pan- Wows, Mt. Smitten. Columbine (with a Solo oa the Fla geolet), Min Tree; Fairy Pari Raison, Mies Cooke. Pirmes,ss.; Second Price, as —Pit,3s; Secontl Price, 21. —Lower tiattcry, 25.; Second Pone, L.—Upper Gallery, Is.; Riotond Prier. ltd. BIM , soil Places to be taken of Mr. Rndwell, at the Ro tmola of the Theatre, from Ter till Four; where may lie limit a Privale Box nightly. The new I/lunatic Romnce of Chidden Field, will he ailed (very Liii.seing till (nether notice, with the new Coons Pantomime of The Silver Arrow, or Harlequin and the rally P.iri The new ll,:torical Tinceily of Brutes, or TIN Fall of Tari l oin, will shortly be (mimed. 111 E TRE-ROYA I.,COVRYT-GARDIRN. IrIS EVEN ING, SATURDAY. Jas. 9, will be acted, the Play of '1111: CASTLE SPECTRE. Osmond, Mr. Young; Perry, Mr. C. Kmuble; Mr. Eterlun F.,lhrr Philip, Mr. Emery; Motley, Mr. RITIII :cud ; Kern ick, Mr. Connor ; Ahhoit. Sii• etre Mts. Yates.; Mire, Mrs. Davimpoii ; Miss O'Neill. - - To which will be whiled (for the 13th titer), a New Greed Pattteetsiar. called HARLEQUIN MUNCHAUSEN; OR, THE FOUNTAIN OF LOVE. I 4 lnatrating those real Atefc racecard by that celebrated t,mvellcr Bums Musichansun. The Overture and Music composed and selected by Mr Ware. 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Ambrister, • British subject, who being asked if he lied any objections to any one of the members of the Cowl, and replying in the negative, was arraiuged un the following charges and spe cifications, viz. Charges against Robert C. Ambrister, now in custody, who says he is a British subject. Charge lat.--Aiding, abetting, and comforting the enemy, supplying them with the means of war, be being a subject of Great Britain, at peace with the United States, and lately:us officer in the British Colonial Marines. Spect(ration lat.—That the said Robert C. Amhrister did give intelligence of the movements ■nd operations of the American army between the Ist and Vold' of March, 1818, and did excite them (the Negroes and Indians) to war against the army of the United States, by sending their warriors to meet and light the American srmy—whose Guyer unit nt was at pence and friendship with the United States anti all her citizens. Charge 2d.—Leading and commanding lbe Lower Creeks in carrying on a war against the United States. Xpecifienrion hat. —That the said Rupert C. Ambrister, • subject of Great Britain, which Government was in peace and amity with the United States and all her ails's', did, between the Ist of February and 20th of Mardi, 1818, levy war against the United Stales, by assuming a command of the Indians in hostility and open war with the United States, and ordering a party of them to meet the army of the United States and give them battle, as will appear by his letters to Governor Cameron, of New Providence, dated March 20, 1818, which are marked A, B, C, and I), and the testimony of Mr. Peter B. Cook anti Captain Lewis, of the schuoner Chalice. By order of the Court, J. M. GLASSELL, Recorder. To winch charges and specifications, he pleaded as follows, via.— To the first charge and specification—Not Guilty. To the second t barge and specification—Guilty and justi. • - - The Court adjourned, to meet to-morrow morning •t .even o'clock. Fort St. Marks, April 21, MS. The Court met pursuant to adjourement. Present, Major-General Gaines, President. Colons! King, Colonel Dyer, Colonel Williams, Lire . Colonel Lindsay, Lieut.-Cul. Gibbon, Lieut.-Colonel Major Muhleuherg, ;Major Fanning, Major Montgomery, Major Minton, Captain Vashoo, Captain Crittenden, Mem bers. Lieut. J. M. Glasaell, Recorder. The Recorder then read to the Court the following order vie.— Head-quarters, Division of the South. Adj.-General's Office, St. Mark, April 28,1818. GENERAL ORDER. - Captain Allison,OFtheidtinfantry,is detailed to form a supernumerary member of the Special Court uuw at Fort St. blinks. By order, ROST. BUTLER, Adjutant-General. Pursuant to the above order, the supernumerary member took his rent. _ . John Lewis Phenix, a witness on the part of the prosecu lion, being duly sworn, stated, that about the 6th or 6th of • April, 1818, his vessel mid himself haviog been captured by the Prisoner, and be brought to Suwany as a Prisoner, there was on alarm among the Negroes and Indians, created by lea • g some news from Mickasucky, at which lime the Prisoner appeared active in sending orders and sending a de tachment to meet the American army. The witness also stated that the Prisoner appeared to be a person vested with authority among the Negri, leaders, and gave orders fur their preparation fur war, providing ammunition, Am and that the leaders came to him for orders. The Prisoner furnished them with powder and lead, and recommended to them the milting of hall, &c. very quickly. Tire wuuess also slated that the Prisoner occasionally dressed in uniform, with his sword; and that on the Nest alarm, which he understood was from tiliekasucky by a Negro woman, lie put on the uniform. The witness further stated, that some time aliuut the 20th March, 1818, the Prisoner, with an armed body of Negroes (treaty-funr u, number), came ow board his vessel, sod or dered him to pilot then' to Fort St Marks, which, he stated, he iutendtd to capture before the Ardericans could get there, threateniug in hang the witness if he did Out obey. Dy the Court .—Djd you ever undersinod by whose anther. itty, and for what Flirt:lm, the accused came into the Nun try 1-1 have frequently heard him say he clone lu atteud to Mr. IVuudbiiier business at the bay of Tamper. By the Prisoner.— Did I nut' tell you when I tame on bear) the sehounci Clone* I wished you to pilot me toll. Marks, as 1 was Wormed that two Americans, of the samea of Humbly Mud Doyle, were confined there, and I wished to Imre them relievrd from their contiuemeut I—You staled you wanted to get Handily and Doyle rum St. Marks, I du nut know what was your iotent ii, .0 10ing- Dill I lint tell you that I expi , cied the Indians would ire 'puts me ohm 'riming at St.. ;Laiksl—litili did not; yon stated that yuu iuteuded to take the fort in the night by sur- Oribc. Did yule see me give ammunitioei in the Nerrnee and In snails ; arid if so, bow 1111,101, and at what 610,1-1 saw you Rive powder and lead in the Negroes when you tame on bos,d, and lowered them to make balls ; and I saw yuu give hour and paint to the Indians. 11 .tie )(Su out often beard the eay : between the tst and • NY 9, 1819. MIIMCIFERY. rffillOSE Ladies who wall for a temporary retire ll went daring their Accimehemetif„ will meet with wan. fortalite Apartments, recordiag. to t(...ir cemitbstirtes, as moderate terms, with the mom teniler treatment, Ly apply ing to Mrs. Smith, Midwife, It), Church-street, Blaelariars rued. Every maternal attention paid to the children that ere left to her care. Att eminent Medical Gentleman at. tends if desired. All letters must be puss paid, nu others receiver!. AMERICA. NEW YORK PAPERS. NEW YORIC, DEC. 9. - - 10th Id April, that II wuufl hitt have any thing to du wills the Nesrores and !whams itirtetteitialk Mlititi to war with the Uoited Statra!—Alsout the Irstil of April, 1 helmd you say would out have ally thlo t t to do with the Negroes and lud.alsa; I heard siosleitsg shoat ratio lug them to war. Cass you read writtiag?—Not Essitlli.h w. tau!. , • Dirt you out hear use say, wilco 4.rit • lNg Sutra's'', e•at I unshed SO be of iltltUffilliely for Nruirealcoce ?—I aid not; after ihe alarm, you waist you *tatted lo Ite ofr foe Did you not say to the ataltaril you tesslicil to %lois Mr. Arbuiltuot, at hitt Store utt Sawaay, and get pravi.un.s put. self r—l did trot; 1 stated I wanted proclaims& . - - Did I send or curnsuand qtly lumens to go and 60d the Americans did out eaactly know IA I you scut ; the Indians and Negroes were crowding b. fore your dun,, nod you were dividing the paint, Lc. among tilt iu; and I tind. r. Mood a parry was going to march. ad I nut give up the schooner to you in r!herre, an cap tain?—After nor return Gum Suvrany bruit, you di: mid ins to lake charge of her to Ku to Tamp,' John I. Arbuthnot, a witless uu the part of the pmsrrri lion, being duly sworn, stated, that wine iliac, alrout lie of March, the Priswier came., i ith A lowly of Negroes, partly armed, to his father's store an buisaui , river, and told the "'tango Una Ira bad come to Jo justica to rho country, by taking the goods and distributing them among the !tiepins and Indians—which the witness oaw the Pi &surfer do t and that the Prisoner stated to him, that he had come to the country on Woodbine's bit-mews, to see the . Negroes tie:fed. The witness has further known the Prisoner to give orders to the Negroes, and that, at his suggestion, a party ass sent hum S'uwaoy to meet the Anierieans, In give thesis battle; which party returned on meeting the Mickasucky Indians its this or flight. The witness also testified to the I,dlowilez let. ter, 'oinked A, and referred to in the ►l,ecificattmt of the sJ charge, as the writing of the Prisoner . ReSLAT G. ♦MBRIBTER TO GOVERNOR. CEMERON. March 2thb, 1618. Sslitvrhnee, neat St. Marts rust. St a—l am requested particularly, by all our Indian Chiefs, to acquaint your Excellency, that the Americans leave commenced humiliates with them two years ago, and have advanced some considerable distance iu this count y, and are now oi•king daily progress. They say they sent a Masa.- ber of letters to your Excellency, but base Lever ieceived one mister, which makes them believe that ►e never deli vered them, and will oblige the ita mulch if you will let me know whether he did or nut. The purport of the let tees were, beggiog your Excellency to be kind viiria4ll to send them down some gunpowder, musket balls, lead, cannon, itc. as they are now compleirly uto of those articles. The America's. may march iliiiiiigh the whole territory in a mosith,atid without arms, &e. tin y must surrender. Hillis Haijo, or FINUCIS, the Indian Chia, the one that was in England, tells um to let your Excellency know, that the Prince Itegent told hint that when. yet lie wanted ammunition, your Excellency would supply hies with as much as he wanted. They beg me to press ulnas your Excellency's mi n t to send the above-mentioned al iu•les down by the vessel that brings this to you, as she will sail fur this place immediately; aud let the Priuce Kegeut know of their situation. Aoy letters that your Excellency may send down, be gobd enough to direct to me, as they have great dependence in my writing. Any news that your Ex cellency may have respecting them and America, will lie do ing a great favour to let sue know, that I may scud umung them. . . Three is now a very large burly of Americans and holism, who I expect will attack us every day, ■ud Iliud only kuuws how it will be decided ! Bet I soak only soy, this will be doe last effort with 114. There has been a body uf !whims gone to meet them, and I have scut another party. I hope your Ex cellency will be pleased to grant the favour they request. have nothing ferlhrr to add, but am, Sir, with due respect, your obedient humble Servant, ROBERT C. AMBRISTER. By the Prisoner—Did you bear me say that I came on Woodbine's business ?—I did. By the Prisoner.—Were out the Negroes alluded to at Ar buthirot's store before I arrived you came with them. Peter B. Cook, • witness on the part of the prosactitiou, being duly sworn, stated, that he never heard the Prisoner give any orders to Negroes or Indians; that the Prisoner distributed Arbuthnoes goods, and also paint to the Negroes •nd Indians. Also, that sonic powder was lironglit from the vessel to Suwnuv by the Prisoner, and distributed among the Negroes by Nero. Some time in March the Prisoner took Arbothiiiit's schooner, and with all armed pally of Negroes, 24 in nninbir, set out for Sr Marks, for the pur pose of taking Arhulbnot's goods at that place, and stated that he would compel the Commasidaut to deliver them up. On hearing of the approach of the American army, lilt Pei. miner told the Negroes it was useless to run, for if they eau Buy further they would he driven into the sea. The Prisoner told the witness, that he hail been a Lieu tenant in the British army, under Colonel Nicholls. The Prisoner was sent by Woodbine to Tamper, to see about those Negroes he had left there. The Prisoner told the wit. nese, that he had written a letter to Governor Cameron, fur ammunition fur the Indians, some time in March; and also told the witness that he had • commission ill the Patriot army, under M'Gregor, and that he had expected a cap taincy. The witness testified to the following letters, marked A, B, C, and D, and referred to lir the speeilieati iiii to the second charge, were in the of the Prisoner, and our marked E. [Nute.—The letter marked A is copied in a precious part of these proceedings.] FROM ROISCIIT C. ANIIIITLIIIT FR Ti) swots verwmto NICHOLLS. Sitwany, near River A ppalachicipla. Dear Sir—Fiancie, and all the 111(1i-in Chiefs, have re quested me particularly to acquaint you, that the Americans have commenced hostilities with them these two yearn past, and are making daily progress in their territory, mid say they will proceed. That you nie the only friend they have in that part of the world, and hope that ,you will exert your self in their behalf, and ask for as nitich assistance as can he had. That the Americans are at the forks of the nett Ap pelachiculia. They have written a number of times In Eng. laud and Providesice, but have never reeeiveil one answer ; they expect the man never delivered the letters, but they have full hopes in my writing. They request you would multi the Prince Regent acquainted with their deplorable situation. The Americans have been very cruel since they commenced, and I hope you will lose not a •angle niument in forwarding their views. They say they will be extreniely happy to see yon; isothing would give them greater pleasure Hutu to see you out at this time. if they should not net tun, to semi them out all news nod directium, that they may he dnided by tt. There are about three hundred Meeks at this place, a (ew aunt' Blufi ;Ample. They 64 me to say, they itepetia ott your priiiiiisee, ■wd expect you are on the way out. They have stuck to the essieei and will always believe in the. faith of you ; sad any directions you may give acid to me at this place, and I will du What I can. And rennin, my dear Sir, moat truly yours, ROBERT C. A 31BRISTEit. N.B. Francis says that you must bring the hawses when you come tint that pm penalised, and that his hutise has been burnt down and burnt his °lnfiniti clothes. A. C. taoll 111.0 BERT C. 41311111.1n51L TO GOTE Npo C4N Maima. Witch 90,1818. 81.—I ant remerifed paitinlarly by the Indian Chiefs to tsCOlaint rnir garrtlessey, that tits Americans have com menced hostilities with them a lona time since, and hate ad •aseed whim distance in their len itury, and ;Ise still con tinging iv mimics That Olt (the Chad of Florida; have u a= - Air*- ['KICK sent repeatedly to year Excellency, and have never rr re serf one /mower They litt3flArt 3dr. ANhrtMnn her never d. liv , rr ii the papers to !,iour Exelleiicy. They w ish to elate to boo, dial they are eum pletrly out aminun:t ion, muskets, ke, twit giok yluir Excellency will hr pleased to send them iha arif cies ShAve-nOulittOti, with a few casinos, mettle America, $ Mend their boat.: se strosik, that their rifli.balls cantos* penettiste their *odes. The Captain of the vessel, wh,, wi lt Mime down gram, I liave•givem orders to make your Exeel• lency acquanoted whit time lbe vessel Will call fur this place. ',deur Earrilehey will, I Istitte; he dud eau agh to make the P..inee Itegent acquainted with their and ask for mailesoce; which they have pressed me very hard 10 press tipoh your Exeetiency's mind, and lokts'i4r to send 110.11 whet wawa they he evapeetiug tht re, cod the country, which Brill be 3 greet setivfactien hr them. 1 have the honour. to he, • it()BERT C. A3IBRiSTER. rsa. Thee hvg your Excellency will he sr expeditions me postible. That year Eiteellesey is the only drpesidetace they have, 3114, who the Prom! Rep'4l told them give there every aaairience that laid iii yultr powee. ROBE? C. AMBRISTER. 1) .. raox soar. O. /13111111sTrit To soraamoa Gammon, kr. : Martell 20, WA, near F. 1.1 Sr. Masks. Sttt—l am requested by Francis aid) all the Indian Chiefs, ti acquaint your Earellency, that they lire at mar with the Alli* . tiC4llll, sud hare been ...me time back. That they am iu great distress 'fur want of ammunition, bnte , arms, and have *rule by M.. Arbuti...ut several limes, but they rule l) rbe never slettiers them to your Eiirrtleney. You wilt oblige them much to let them know abetter he did ur nut. I ekpeft the American* and Indian rill :mark us daily. I haat. Mat a putt) or men to oppme them. They beg tut Mt to press uu your Lae. lieury'a mind to lay the Siltl.llllll tar the country lusture the Prince ftrisitt, and auk for as. All lieu. reopectiug theta your Excellency will do a favour Ito us know by the firm opportunity, that I may mal.e them U 1111410641. 1 have coven directions to the Ca pt Ha 19 14 your Excellency know when the ve►'et will mil for Ibis place. I hope your Excellency wall be pleased to and them ■momanition; I expect, if they do not procure, some veay shortly, that the Ametricama oil! march through the country. I have •iotlaio further to odd. 0134, dear Sir, your must obedient humble Servant, 11011EILT C. AM BRISTER. --e /ROM RIMIEST C. AMORISTER TO PETS* V. COOK. Mouth of the River: .Dear Cook—The boat arrived hers about three o'cloct Thursday; the wind h rs been a-bead ever owe;; I have herd &Iwo. The 'Hide, of the lease! is in a had cimilitiou, but I will manage to have it tt io•night. The wind , 1 viii in hopes, will be fair uo the uing, when I will get under weigh and make all possible drpatch ; will took,' old Lewis pilot rue safe. If those Indiana Ibeinsetves stralzhi ; I would use rigoptua mean+ will' to, or. Beware of Mr. Jerry; I found hitu utt hoard wile. I c,me. Keep good look out. I have stet two kegs of powder and one bse of lead. Tuesday, 3 o'clock. Tours, &e. R. A. By the Prisoner.—Bid you not hector:lily hear me my that I would have nothing to do willithe ludraua io exciting thews to woe ',MI the Voided Braila'-1 do nut retain, vs. Are yint acquainted with Lewis Phenix, and have yuu not heard him expreos agsintit me, ite consequence el my wishing hills In pilot me to St. Marks ?--1 never slid, Do you knew of my sending troops at any time le fight against the United States, and have 1 uut betas :momently with you, MO that 'um would have 'dad au opportunely of humoring of there lied been sent any I.y me ?-1 have 1101; the y might have been sent without my knowledge. Jacob Harrisou, • witness on the 'MI l of the prearentiun, heilig duly sworn, said, that some time nu the latter cud of March, nr first of April, the Prisoner took pomesaium of the schooner Chance, with as arum), party of Negrises„aud stated his intentions of taking St, Marks. (In his way thither, go ing riArtre, he learnt.: frurn some Indians that Arbuthnot bail gone to St. Marks, which induced Intel he ileum TIM witness also stated, that, while the Prisoner Oita on buried. he Lad cumpiete commend of in, [Signe., who cuuoidie eel hint as their caplets'. The Pi ionic' took the roil° of the vessel up toward, Suwany, whirls consisted of, s. it!, other *Melee, nine kegs of powder,-and find pounds ut teed. 'the evidence out both sides being..clused, the Prisoner was allowed until five o'clock Chit even:lig h. make his .1. seism. The lime allowed 1114.1'1160MT far the pa. of Ina detente having replied, be was 1313)}004 1 bemire the Court, and made the defence marked ill, wheel. is attached to these proceedings. The Court was then cleared, and the proceedings rend over by the Recorder, wheu, after due deliberation on the testimony brought forward, the Cosal find the ['resumer, Ro bert C. A inbrister, Guilty of so touch of the specification to the first Charge, as follows, and tied excite them to war with the United States, by sending their wartime to meet and fight the American army, be being a subject of Great Britain, which Government was at pence and frien&hip with the United States, and all her citizens; but not guilty of hit. Other pert of the specification ;. tsuilty of the first Charge; Guilty of the specification us the second Charge, and Guilty of the secencl Charge; and do therefore sememee the Pri soner Robert C. Anihrister, to suffer death, by being shut, two-thirds of the Court concurring' therein." One of the Members. of the Court requesting a re-conside ration of Iris vote ou die sentence, the sense of the Court was taken thereon, cud' decided in the afiTronative, when the vote was again taken, and the Court sentenced the l'esibuner to receive filly stripes on Ins hare back, and he cortined with e hall mud thaen to hard labour, fur twelve calendar months. The Court adjuunieil, silts die. •EDill N D P. GAINES, felajor.Gen. lib Memel, Preaideut of the Court. J. M. GIs:at:II, Recto T • DEFENCE. M. Fort St. Marks, April 28, 18114. The United Stotts of A inaica v. ltobect Christie A r, W 111). twang artaigoroibefure a Surc.al Court-)lance!, 1.5,03 Ate following charges, to wit:— lit, Aiding awl abetting, and cootorting the In,11•411,; • supplying them with the means wsi., ht bring a bal-j.,'l of Great Britain, nt peace with the United Sot'', and Wetly suf s ufficer is the british uparines. Charge 24. Lcw,lit4and COM .;e3 ',nog the Low r C eek Indiana iu e . trryiug on war agamat the Unclad !list To the Aral. charge the Prisoner at the har pka.ls Not Guilty; and as to the ',retold charge he plca , is Onitty, mut jusiitieatitio. The Prim'''. •tt she bar kris grateful to this Honourable Court fur their goodness in Riving him a sufG cirtit time to dela). rate, and ensile his defence uki the 8 1. o rg charges. The Prisoner at the bar here wilt himself 41 the oppo• Nulty of stating to this Cosvi t that, inasmuch as the t, 0,1. moray which was iutruaucta in this case was very (31phi-it, and went to every plot the Prisoner could wish. hr boa nothing fatiikr 1 ofPr in his detente, hut puts Lipton the merry of the Hunoprable Court. ROBERT C. AIIfiISISTER. Ht4D-41UAITERS, DIVISION OF TUF Notyrif Adjutant-Gerserare Office, Camp 4 Awe.. Nkatio vS Si. Marko, April VII, ISIS. GENERAL ORDER. At • ' 4 1)1.60 Court-Skutt/11, ernsatropcd : ou th. 2etl, at Si. lottnrkr, awl continued until the nicht ar thr 'Ws, • ( *hid Orem Majto.Geavrel E. P. ©aides ti ibri,io6 us./ • is. M. l 9 of '). 4.e ut t 11111 * , ~~l►