davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-09-29

ment sc.t'oner Holly. lately arrived at New
! ork as cartel or flag of truce, they were
demanded by the proper authority, given
Up and set at liberty, viz. John Myers, Of 7
Georgia. John Barker and Charles Keith.
! o. Pennsylvania. Peter Swarthy of Masse-
chuSetts. and Cornelius Martin Of New
| York. Some of them have not seen their
friends for ten years. ~.
friend at New York has put into our
hands copy of a very interesting pamph-
let, entitled +" An Abstract of the evidence
lately taken in the House of Commons "a
gainst the Orders in Council, being a sum-
mary of facts there proved, &C." So pages
closely printed by and for VIM. Elliot.
This little book embraces body of facts :,
on which VIC have long wished to lay our
hands. but have not been able to meet with
1t. 1t is now published in compendious &c
cheap FORM Every friend to the late po-
Icy of our government, as well rs every
one who is willing to look at both sides Of the
much abused restrictive system, ought to
possess this abstract. We shall avail our
selves OF the first opportunity TO extract
largely from it, and exhibit to our readers
the recorded evidence of the effect Of our
FORMER measures or the commerce, but more
particularly on'the manufactures of Great
Britain. The Editor of this work remarks
at the conclusion of the evidence, as follows
Comment on the preceding pages would
be useless. They CLEARLY prove. LIST. thu.
the restrictive system of policy atioDtetlat
Jefferson and continued By Madison, Vic.
neither weak nor inefficient ; that ii oDeir,s
ted powerfully on the British resources Sf
that if cordially and honestly suppoS
TED, 1t wonld have long since brought E.
britain To n full sense OF justice. X
" 2d. That all the. ceasures which thaS,
been lavished ON our own government for d.
adoption OF this system, have arisen eithse
from ignorance, from error, or from NH
chief; and
sd. That this proof of the past is q
sure pledge of the future wisdom of our ru-
lefs, and ought to become the signal of uni
on among the good men Of all parties" III
Yesterday about soc men composing the
lst Battalion CT Gel. Peirce'S Regiment
marched through ,his CITY, accompanied by
the Baggage Wagons, &c. They were a
promising look ing set of men.
On Friday afternoon CAPTAIN Burd and
his troop OF Cavalry passed through this ci-
ty. The department of this gentleman
while here made him many friends. The
troop was eighty strong healthy, hearty
stout young men, NEST of them natives of
Bedford county Pennsylvania. They are.
Tor the most part the sons Of substantial far
mers. We fear not but they will do their
Guty as becomes valiant men. Their hor-
ses were to be changed for better ones an
Trenton.
The above troops were all on their
march to Canada. Colonel Burn of the Ca
valry, an officer of no mean promise, leavea
this city for Aibany in few days
Democrats Prcsa--Seft. is.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-09-29
DARING OUTRAGE BY THE
FRIENDS OF ORDER"

On Wedne sday last, as the attorney gen
eral was proceeding to Annapolis Oh bust
ness relating to the cases of man-slaugbtcr
against Hanson and the other slauphterers
OF Gale and Williams, he was grossly insult
ed, abused, threatened and mobbed cn the
public highway. Charles Warlicld son in
law OF Doctor Harris Of this city, the reA
atabtrd hero aho drew his sword upon Dr.
Kent when unarmed at the meeting at Elk
ridge, vas The most conspicuous actor in the
shameful, disgraceful outrage. Tie pre
sence OF Henry 4. WarheId, esq. an init
Tnate friend Of the attorney general, alone
prevented taem from proceeding 10 the
grc stEs: IHsscsBe. --Bcf.. Sn.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-09-29
FROM BUFFAIO

4 gentleman arrived at Erie on Mohdav
last Immediately from BnHllo, who states
that tie commander Of the British forces
IN the neigh5orhood of Niagara had sent o.
yer flag OF Saturday last requiring the
surrender of the American posts along the
river-that four days would be allowed to
como to a determination. Yesterday it is
supposed the attv;!i would be made. The
British are said TO have received large re-
in'mcemeDts of troops from Mmtreai.-
When orr informant left Buffalo, there were
between 2 ard 5000 men stationed between
tho two lakes, ON the American side. All
tho cannon tic enemy took at Detroit have
been brought down and placed on breast
works fnr the annoyance If the Americans.
ibe whole Of the British shipping OH the
lake, are 1T fort Erie
tCrow/1ra Mess Sep. 9.
Ithaving been discovered that there were
5 Americans Oil board tie British eovern-
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-09-29
September 10, 1919.

VIxcENNEs, Sept. Son Sunday last an express
arrived in town from Ensign Finn, Who bad himself
went on an express 70 Fort Harrison, s. on SUNDAY
morning the Ensign bimseli arrived 10 town, bring
ing the alarming Intelligence of the Indians having
besieged that fort-he had advanced within half a
mile or perhaps higher the fnrt. when he wns fred
on by the lndians WHO pursued him on horseback a.
bout miles, and either killed or took men priso-
ncrs-Fron every observation that could he made
by the Ensign lie could no. compute the at less than
1900 mcn-thc men missing lelonso 10 Capt Per.
rvs comrary of Rangers, their names Moses Saun-
dcrs and Nicholas Small.
Sept o.--Wc have Gclaye ed The puliica;;on of COR
paper until this morning give lie result NJ tie OLE
scryations vhic might he made by Cipi Dubois, X
Ensign ID FLOYD, Who started on IN cypress on Sun
d'v lost Tor Fort Harrison they returned list evening
the frontier settlements aud $, ii b. -, IS ress, ~
Which il appears they did not get much uisu
miles before they were discovered aa -,udc6 il
unsafe 10 proceed furthcr,he FIRST sien ,hsy disco
vercd was about 1G miles this side t!ic N5t Ensign
Floyd q Mr.. EpisOr detefhiincd ~ proceed alone
and pIssibie make tie icri they eccof dngly par.
ted viii, Capt Dobois ard ti'e m;tu i.r't Consist
ing Of abnut COY ~ poe ook on NO ia. evening,
within mlcs Of The I0it. and prcc, ~, g. rs they
Fipposcd about n,iit 3 & si,nr % '',i IT. When
they were fired on had 10 re,-cs, bis. "a s.;Gos
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-09-29
BhLLsroN SPA, Sept, is.


Lrfress.--This noring an express arri-
we'd in the village, who states he left Wa
terford at twelve o'clock last. night, and
that he had orders from the Governor to
tue different commanders of the cavalry, for
the drafts aud volunteers, and all the ar
tillery, to BE- in readiness at moments
warning.
Ertr4cf Of a iencr from gentleman Of
Providence ri non IN his travels, d.
ted at DnBato- Greek, Me I'd hrsf.
aoi here surrounded with Indians, q
the British fort Ere about 8 mites distalH.
six tribes of Indians who are holding a
Council in this vicinity. it is SAID, are often
ded by report Tat they Will not he adult
ted into our army but presume they will
Nbe convinced to the contrary, though the
AsSnt is DESTROYS Of their remaining neu-
trag
. There arc now near 1000 men mostly
militia AID volunteers, on our hires but
having to gSard about 20 miles of the river
Niagara, they,are much scattered, and all
attack las bceh, for the two last days, ex-
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-09-29
To tie MOUNTED vOLUNTEERSo of KEN.


ENFLEMEN,-l haze been requested by Gov.
ernnr Harrison TO take the command of you-I will
do 80 with pleasure, lift shall your appreciation
If however, you prefer any other rs your comman-
der, shall not pretend to interfere with your wish
es.
have but this moment returned from the army
at Piqua, and know that Gov. Harrison has serious
apprehensons for the safety of Fort Harrison and
Vac mes. The former place is now surrounded
by lndans.-Every friend to his country will hasten
there to save the inhabitants Of the frontier. On
the 9Th day of this month at Louisville, will rentez+
vous all the mounted men that intend TO serve their
country; j. they cannot bring provisions with them
they shall be furnished here and at Fiucennes.
G. r.. G.. FLOYD,
Maj. 9Th Regt. U. S. Unity.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-09-29

The Navy The squadron in Boston
Harbor is making all due preparations to fit
out for sea.
Capt: Hull in consequence of the death of
his brother, has requested of the Secretary
OF the Navy short furlougb to enable him
to settle some domestic atf,irs. which has
been granted Com. Bainbridge is appoin-
ted TO the Constitution, and he hoisted his
broad pendant on board that ship yesterday
afternoon. So$1. Ccnt
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-09-29
Orders IN COUNCIL.

The following Order in Council, now
while we are at war with Great Britain SO
very important. is still in force.
:" Nov. II, lso7.-His Majesty in Coun-
Gil is pleased TO order, that in future the
sale to neutral, of any vessel belonging to
his majesty S enemies, shall not be deemed
to be legal, nor in any manner to transfer
the property, nor to alter the character Of
such vessel. And all vessels now belong
Ing, or which shall hereafter belong TO an
enemy OF his majesty, notwithstanding any
sale or pretended sale to neutral, after a
reasonable time shall have elapsed for re-
ceiving information of this his maj esty's Or
der.at that place where such sale or pre-
tended sale was effected. shall be captured
and brought in, and shall be adjudged as
lawful prize to the captors.''
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-09-29

ted to the Constitution, and he hojsted his
broad pendant on board that ship Yesterday
AFTERNOON. SoSt. Cent.
NEw-YoRk, Sept. 23.-The Passports
for the Tontine. cartel, for Liverpool. were
received yesterday at the Marshai's Office ::
and the vessel will sail at 10 o'clock this
morning.
The City Artillery marched On Saturday
for garrison duty the 18th regiment (and
not the 2nd. as stated on Monday D roceed.
ed to Ellis's and Betllow's Islands: the 9TH
takes charge of the North Fort.
Sept. 22.-Yesterday morning the cartel
ship Tontine, captain Croker, with about
40 passengers sailed from this port for
Liverpool.
The British ship Quebec, with a va,pa
bic cargo from Jamaica to England prize
to the Saratoga privateer, passed by this
city yesterday morning for Quarantine.
/ CH1LIcoTAE, Sept. 16.-Thcre is on.
regiment of mounted rifiemen (Ohio Volun-
tecrs.) amounting to about 600 men. with
gen. Harrison. The regiment is com and
ed by col. adams, Gen. Lyle, of Cincinnati
and col. James DUNLAP of this county, have
been elected Majors in the same regiment
Their term OF service, is not more than two
months.
There are more than 900 Ohio volunteers
e months men) in Urbana, and about 400
at, and near, Piqua. The troops at Urbana
Under the comm md of gen. upper, are well
armed. and are fast improving in discipline.
Gen. upper is an excellent officer, and will.
when called into active service, do honor to
himself, and to his country. The most m
RENTING pans are taken, to put our brave
volunteers in situation, to wipe away the
stain which Hull has brought on the Anne
rican name.
David Sutton is elected col of the LIST re
giment Cd detachment CT Ohio volunteers.
JoSehh .Jinkinson is elected LIST maior-and
James Galloway jnnr. Cd major.
Extract Qfa letter from 81. L.orio, dated
.AHSnse 90, 1912.
!" An express has just arrived from Fort
Madison, and informs us that the centineis
have been obliged to fire on tue Indians Sc
veral nights, to keep them off. They have
been discovered within a few feet Of the
| Pickets.
Gov Howard has ordered out three com
panies of militia for the protection of The
| frontiers" LouisvMe CoTrcsL ondenL
PITTssURC, Sept. I7.-Accounts from
| Erie state, that on the 9th inst the British
| schooner Chippaway arrived there and
landed lieut.. a. Darrah, with detachment
OF 30 United States artillersts on parole,
taken at Mackanaw. They are On their
way TO this place. We understand there
are upwards 10000 troops along the Mia
CARA line, number of Cannon, and plchti-
tul supply of arms, ammunition. and pro-
visions. A few days since, a number of Sc
neca chiefs applied to gen. Van Ranssellear.
for permission for their yonrg men to ioin
them that they could not be KEEP. quiet, &
that if they were refpsed, the chiefs would
not be ,answerable for their conduct. Gen.
RanSseiiear accepted Of them and 500 OF
the Senecas have joined his army.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-09-29
FRAxxroRr. Sent. 1G.
Estract Of lettr, tyo,r, coll g. Wileos TO Cover
nor Sheiby, dared

S"""cs u n 'e'fS7J from col. o. WILco< to Cover
nor Shelby, dared,
FINCENNEs, 9th Sept 1919.
arrived Cater much fatigue) at this place on
Sunday the 3oth of August TIE true situation Of
thsacountry is very alarming. On Saturday last a
company OF Rangers attncted nv the Indians
near Fort HARRISON and two of then, killed there
ma'nder came here and gave IT, information En-
sign Floyd Immediately procured is cr 90 men, az
spies, and ATTEMPTED to th. hort III 5,,r.,
miles on this eide they discovered Indians and were
forced back. Ensign Floyd; not iu.midsted, in com
pany with one ether, resolved to the Fort and
report its true situation. They arrived about 70 y
miles on this side and were compelled to return
HE number oi indiana is uncertain but everyisfor-
NATION makes it probable that is considerable. A
bout 400 mouited rfemen started tlis morning
attack he enemy x know certainly whether o, roe
the Ft is taken. Our whoicu force probably amoruts
to loco, Il are constaUtlv on the alert, inomepy
preparing for eHpeoiipg IN attack have ius, been
informed that Gcn NVinoclS cap"nt come 10 our
ilci Tor want OF camp eqmragG. God send how SOON
1t could he procured Have 10 sick But mons.
of them very dangerous. l am now confined to a
room, ou account of my Illness hut trust in two or
three days to be able 90 return to my command
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-09-29

viced than in that OF Gen. Hull in which,
strange to tell, the forbearance and charity
they now eufcrce was substituted by tina,
same spirit OF persecution, rancor and ma.
levolence, which now assails those who do
not applaud and justify the conduct of Gen.
Hull. Yes. Wilkinson. who stranglcd trea-
son at its birth, was the subject of the bit
terest persecution, before and during his
trial by the same description of persons. who
now open their Hoods of Bi!linSgate, their
common sewers of abuse, on all who do not
subscribe to their very deliberate and i'm
partia, acquittal of Gen. Hull from all i'm
puta5ion of error in judgment or in action.
Flow are these gross, these glarins, these
palpable Inconsistencies to be reconciled ?
IL.
Cory Of C 'etfcr from John Gibson, ESQ.
getting as Governor of Indiana Territoru,
to COL y. Harbour, at Red Banks, Her
derson County, kentucky.
headquarters, VinccnneS, Seht. S, 1912.
SIR
l have this moment received infor-
nation by party OF Rangers that sent a
few days ago to Fort Harrison, that that
place was attacked by large party of In
dams this morning at 10 o'clock. You will
therefore on receipt of this proceed imme-
diately to this place with the troops under
your command.
am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient
servant, .-,s. JOHN GIBSON,
Acting as Gov. Ind. Ter.
A true Copy.
ROBERT LATHAM. Adj. 9th Reg. K. v.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-09-29

Ipected. which if speedily made by the Bril-
fish, cannot see what will hinder them
from possessing all the forts here. There
are 10 or 10 small pieces of cannon here,
(though mere are expected) to oppose up
wards of 100 pieces on the other shore,
some of which are of the heaviest metal
10 complete the gloomy prospect here, our
garrison is almost destitute of ammunition !;
besides, the soldiers are very jealous OF their
officers"
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-09-29

1t having been discovered that there were
5 Americans eli board tie British eovern-
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-09-29

ltappears that upwards OF 17O vesselshaye
been captured, by private & public armed
ships, and have arrived in the ports of tn
United States.
The United States frigate Essex, Capt.
Porter, now lies at Chester, and is in a very
high state Of equipment. She could be rea-
ny tor sea in 2ominutes Her officers are
principally young men but have all been
nursed in the cradle of Neptune. Her crew
are fire, healthy, ardent fellows, eager TO
hight under a flag bearing the motto Of
Free trade and Sailors riehfo."
IL IS said the noble hearted tars who
composed the Constitutions crew will fol-
lew their Hull in his glorious course, & will
not be taken from the side of the ccmman-
der, on whom they can look with confidence
and under whose direction their hearts will
beat steady and firm in the heat of battle.
Com modore Hull is to take the command
of thu tough old Constellation--the same
that the worthy Truxton commanded with
such credit to himself and to his country.
ReLf's PhiL Gag.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1812-10-08

AsConyen,ion Of iedcralists held in Vii
gina, hsve nominated the Aon. Rurus KIN
OF Ncw::York, for President, and GEoao
DAvIR, Of Norih.Carolina, for Vice-Prcs
dent Of the United States,
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1812-10-08
BosToN, OCT. D..
INTERIOR WAR. ~

On the 4th ult Fort Harrison, in the Indi-
ana Territory, was attacked by the Indians,
who were gallanty rcPulsed, although the
garrison was weak in numbers, and by Sick
ness. Capt Taylor commanded. The In
dians destroyed by fire one block house, in
which was deposited the property Of the COR
tractor. They drove off all the cattle, public
and private, which were outside Of the fort,
and killed the horses The garrison was loft
with only green corn to suhsist on, The A.
mercans had only 5 or killed and wounded.
The Indian loss was supposed TO be consider
able, but they carried Of their dead and woun-
ded. The fort was safe September l9 |;
when 600 cavalry, and 500 infantry, march
ing to its relief, were within 95 miles OF il.
Fort Wayne was safe Sep,c cmbcr 10, and
had been reinforced BY General Harrisou's
army. The Indians rctrcatcd, after destroy
ing several buildings outside the fort.
The Kentucky and Ohio militia had been
on expeditions, and DESTROYED the Indian
towns<at Elk Hart, The Forts Of the Wabash,
and the Turtle town. The Indians fleeing
for safety. General Wells had destroyed the
corn at one Indian town.
. On the 2oth ult Capt. Forsyth, with lo4
rifemen and militia, went on an expedition
to destroy an English slorchouse in the town
Of Leeds, (Canada.) The s,orebouse was
burned, with quantity Of -four and pork, 8
regulars and number of militia were brought
across prisoners, and there were taken GO
muskets, 2 barrels cartridges, barrel Of
powder, barrel Of flints, and SONS other
article of public property. The British bad
more than ten killed, but the number Of their
wounded was not ncd.-PaLadium
Erfruef Of q letter dafed Head Quarters, e.
RE, Pennsyiranid,J September 49,. 1919.
A gentleman Of this place. Just from Bof.
faIoe, informs, that on Wednesday last, the
British took possession of the Eightcen-miIe
Greek, which was only guarded by SER
geani's guard without loss on our sidc--sthc
British los; one man.
The same day they captured boat loaded
With salt, the crew Of which, excepting oae
man, made their escape.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1812-10-08

Ax'ras: y a Letter from gentleman in Yer.
monf, 10 his. friend in Bosfon, Gafed
"HARrroRp, (yert) sept %, 1912.
Yours Of the goth was received last ev.
ening. In VERMONT, the Governor, 1t. Gov
ernor, Council, and about FORTY MAJORITY
IN the House of Representatives will be firmly
REPunLIcAN. Dewi:y Chiffon will not re.
eeivc a single vote for President from this
State. No one talks Of him except the fed
eralis,s and tories. In Vermont, there is q
great majority ofths people who do not be-
lie'e that his Britannia Majesty is the bui.
soark Of fheir reiigi0n."
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1812-10-08

A William or villaips had the auds civ ,ss
= break open my shop, on Sunday night Ias, 80
conveyed from thence every kind Of rDsr ch.n,r"""
my shop was furnished wiih-hcy left ROT !. v.s,sI
of any value behind. The stock consisted OF ss.;su
in the Mathematical and Nautical Lin e--smch 20
uadrants, Compasses Perspective Gil .sycs. scs,~s.
and Divders. Any person who will dctect .,S
bring forward the villain or Villains, sl.aI rs.s.s
from the subscriber Fifty Dollars, as reward 80
az what they have taken could not be corr wNsr~
conveyed BY land SAMUEL ,.nenuy
Newport, Oct 1, 1872, nSS'
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1812-10-08
BY THE MAILS.



LATEST FROM ENGLAND.
! The priva,ecr brig Montgomery, arrived
at Salem eo Friday last, and furnishes Lon
don Courier, Of the aist August, and Bells
Weekly Messenger of the 18th.
These papers were procured from the ship
Lady GaiIatin, from Liverpool, bound to
New-York.
The Courier contains accounts OF tho de-
feas.of the French in several partial engage
ments. On the 2s,h July the French attack
ed Bagrasion's Vanguard, but were repulscd
with the lose Of 5000 men. On the same
day they attacked the main Russiae army, but
were defeated with the loss Of 5000 men.
On the 3o,h and 3ist Oudinot attacked the
Russians, but was beaten with great sisught-
having 5000 killed and wounded, 5000
81; sr;.ooers. besides baggage and smmuni,ion.
xseouns from Gostsnburs mention some
success gained- by the russians a' IS"'u
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1812-10-08

We understand that .arge drove Of cat
tie, destined for our cnemy, were arrested
last week by number Of pauiotic citizens Of
Somerset County. The cattle had progressed
. considerable distance into the woods, on
their way to Csnsds. We also further learn
that one or two Of their conductors are in
cus,ody.-Ha!ie~ea { Maine .fdoreGfs
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1812-10-08
IAMMANY SOCIETY, OR
COLUMBIAN ORDER.

stated meeting Of the Tammany socisty will be-
ne'o at the Great wigmsm, in the stste.louse, OH
Monday evening next. ibeing the 18th oct.) A gem
era' attendance ofthe members is requested, rs bu-
nness OF Importance viii be transacted.
Per order
Oct 8. n Tvr ;.,r c.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1812-10-08
HLGFRINE TT.fR.

Ship Mark & Abigail, Capt. Foster, has
arrived at Portsmouth from Ageziras. MIR.
Bsrrell, the supercergo, writes that fhe H.
gerines are ar spar yvih the hmericars /; that
nc saw Mr.. Consul LEAR in The bay Of Glib
raltar, on board Of the store ship, which the
Dey would not receive, but ordered Mr.. l..
and his family Immediately away. Mr.. Bar
reIl has Gespatche: for government from Mr..
Lear.
The Mark & Abagail WAS boarded from a
British lstter-ol-rnarQuc hui on she wing pa
per, announcing the revocation Of the Orders
in Councib Sc. was suffered to pass.