The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1811-12-04

sAvAsNAu, Nov. l6.

SAVANNAH, Nov. l6.
SERIOUS FR.aC.lS
Within the last three or four DAYS, some
serious disturbances have taken place be-
tween the American scamcn and the crews
of the French priyateers La Vengeance and
L'Agile Cor La Francaise) which had been
lying at this port for some time past. lnves-
tigation into the merits of the case, by the
proper authority, being yet uncomp!eted, we
are unable as yet to lay before our readers as
accurate detail of particulars as would be
wished. The circumstances, as tar as could
be ascertained, appear to be these e.
On Monday night last, quarrel originated
at house In the upper part OF the city, be-
tween some seamen snd part o. the Priy"-
teer's-men. A rencontre ensued, in which
three American seamcn were stabbed, and
their opponents much bruised by bludgeons.
The three wounded seamen, we understand
are since dead-Onc of them, belonging to
the brig Hetty, capt. Fountain, from Phlla-
delphia, named Taylor. The names of the
others, or of the vessels to which they be-
longed, could not be ascertained.
The seamen, yesterday, became so exasp-
Grated, that they determined on being rcveng-
ed by destroying the privateers.-They ac-
cordingly embodied themselves last evening
and, before the civil or military authority had
the knowledge or the opportunity of intcricr-
ing in the transaction, set fire to L'Agilc,and
burnt her to the waters edge.
La Vengeance was then taken possession
of by detachment of the Savannah Volun-
teer Guards, conveyed to the upper part of
the town, and renamed in their custody nn-
til between IL and IL at nigh,--when the
lttrht a IA
of tar and CO mbusti bles waich were put into
the boat, towed towards the vessel, and obig-
ed the guard TO abandon her for their safety,
as we'll as to avoid the painful task OF firing
on their fellow citizens. The fire soon COM
municated, and La Vengeance shared tho
fate of the L'Agie.
Previous to the sssemblagc OF the scarnen
yesterday, several of the crews of the Priva-
teers had concealed themselves In vacant
store on Ancraux's-wharf, where /, seems
they had some arms and ammunition deposit
ed. On the seamen attempting to go on
board the privateer, they were fired upon
from the upper windows of the store. Capt.
Miller, of the Chanplin, (Ncw-York PACK.
cO was dangerously wounded, having one oil
his eyes shot entirely out, and tho other
much injured the bridge of his nose bro
ken, and his life doubtful. A seaman wound
ed (sincc deadl and colourcd person
(woundedD were Shot nearly at the same time
and in like manner.
One Of the privateer's crew was killed on
the Bluff, yesterday, in the affray and a
mother died in goal last night, OF his wounds.
Several Others or both sides, arc wounded,
but we understand, not dangerously. Up
wards Of hundred Of the rioters are now Ia
goal.
We have never Witnessed more unani:nity
of feeling than OH this occasion the Ameri-
can spirit rose supcriour TO every other con-
sideration, and all seemed animated by the
same feeling and the same wishes.
We pretend not to give this as a correct
statement. AS soon as the matter is fully IN
vcstigated, we will endeayour to lay before
our readers a clearer account Of the occur-
cncc.
ADDITIONAL PARTICULARS,
Extracted from letters Published in the Neg
York EOening Posf.
The privatecr's men sccreted in the store
of O'Connor, fred SIX shot on the ciiixens
rs soon as they entered on the wharf, one OF
which wounded capt. Miller as above describ-
ed. Three shot took effect on sailor carry
ing the American flag, who lived but short
time one passed through the vest Of capt.
Fountain, and another grazed the nose OF
capt. Peirce. The store, the doors and vim
dows of which were firmly barricsded, was
Immediately attacked and the doors forced,
and such was the fury Of the populacc, that
two Of the Frenchmen were thrown out OF
the upper story windows ; one was killed up
on the spot; the secoud died next day Of his
wounds the third enc made his escape cut