The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-09-11
GENERAL ORDERS.
FOR TIE .9IILII,L4 or RE.NTU CRY.

FRANKFORT, August 25, 1S12.-Whereas Gov
william H. Harrison IS authorised by my appoint
ment and order, TO take the command OF n detach-
ment ofthe militia ordered to Canada, Tor the re-
iiet OF the army under Brigader Gen. Hull, which
appears to be IN most perilous situation and
qure immediate reinforcement, and whereas he is
authorised by my said order accept of mounted
volunteers to the number of 500 hereby authorize
the number OF 500 mounted volunteers to Join said
Harrison from the militia OF this state. Company
oheers TO be chosen by themselves subject 10 said
Harrison confirmation which shall be esteemed
equa 10 my appointment--to be armed, accoutred,
equipped and supplied with many DAYS provision
and forage; and to rendezvous at such time aud
place as he may direct-but it is be unders stood
"' 'hi' description OF force is recognized in any
regulation of the War Department they arr. tn
trust to the justice OF the government for their com
pensation and TO the dispositions which arc oracti
cnoie 10 be made for their subsistence which how
ever, is hoped, VIII not be such in prospect as to
damp the ardor of the patriotic sons OF Kentucky
when invited to march to the relief of their
I" DTethreh. CHARLES SCOTT.
IN pursuance of the above authority the under
sShed VIII accept o SIX companies of Mounted In
iantry, upon tie terms specified by the Governor of
Kentucky.
L he company to consist of the number of platoon
ofhcers prescribed by the law of the state and not
to exceed so mi officers and nrivatos
RICHARD M. JOHNSON Esq. will accept Of the
companies Who first tender their services TO The
number required d wifattend AT Georgetown until
Monday evening next, the 3st inst for that purDose
IL is expected that these companies will not be re-
tanned IN service more than thirty days after their
ARRIVAL at The point OF destination-they will at any
rae DC discharged as soon their services can be
dispensed with The names OF the officers will be
returned to Mr.. Johnson s, afterwards announced
in general orders.
IL is expected that each man will furnish himself
with twenty days provisions after the consumption
- winch they will be supplied from the public stores
fora5e is not promised; but will be procured if
possible Ammunition aud arms (musquets) to
Sush as require them, will be supplied.
Fenow citizens-The terms here offered may be
considered hairl-they as favorable, however,
as those who offer them are authorised TO promise
Recurrence, under the pressure of circumstances
could not BE- had to the General Government An
army composed OF your brethren, is in imminent
danger-wiilyou hesitate to march TO their relief
because your compensation is not ascertained, Or
VIII you not rather share the danger of delivering
them, and trust 10 the justice and gratitude of your
country Tor your recompence The patriotism of
hehtucy IS zoo well known to doubt the willingness
OF her sons 70 prefer glory ease or the interests of
thcir country to personal considerations.
WIZ. H. HARRISON.
Frankfort .3ag 25 1912.
P.S. If the above number is not received Mt
Georgetown, they will be, ii rendered in time, at
Cincinnati.
FyGakfort (K} .9agust 9G-His excellcncy J.
sdac shel1g was Yesterday inaugurated as Governor
OF tins Commonwealth.
.lfartin ID. Hardin, Esq, is appointed Secretary
Of State.
Oh HfOnday last MAJOR General SAMUEL
HoPKINS arrived in this place-also Go
vernon HARRISON The latter set off this
morning to join tie troops under the com
mand of General Payne and Col. Wells
and will be followed by Cnl. Poague's regi-
ment and 500 mounted rifemen.
LEXINGTON. (K.) August 29.--On Mon
day last His EXcsllency Gov. Scott reoeiv-
ed by express, number Of letters from
Detroit, under date the 18th inst. They ex-
hibit the army Of Gen. Hull at that period
in most critical situation. lie had cutire
" evacuated Canada-was surrounded by
Indians, and the British were preparing on
the bank of the river opposite to Detroit,
batteries to play on that fortress. Besides
this porilous condition, the greatest discon-
tent appeared to prevail in the army with
the commander in chief. Al confidence in |
him seemed to be utterly extiuguIshcI. Some !
If the letters deal ia dark suspicious and !
hints of treachery; but there is no detail Of |
to authorize the formation of /
l correct opinion OF that point One Of the |
ettcrs WAS signed. by several Of the most |
distinguished officers in the army. Govern /
II Harrison is requested 70 50 Oh to take the
and IS pronounced by writer of
me OF the letters TO be their last hope. Pro-
yisions we're alledgcd 20 be scarce. and the
.onntry was said not 20 afford a supply of
twenty days, whether with or without what