The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-10-27

'rhe requisition from the Oneidas was 400,
and that from the Onondagas 100 1t is said
the whole are to be under the command of
the famous Red Jacket. Alanhus Times
FORT NIAGARA.
We understand that Col. Fenwick, since
his arrival has strengthened some parts of
Fort Niagara very considerably, and put the
ordnance in excellent commanding positions.
Bufotoe Gazette.
MORE TROOPS ARRIVED.
BvFFALoE, Oct. 6.--Since ourlast, there
have been constantly arriving, at different
points on these frontiers, Regular Troops,
Volunteer Companies OF Horse, Artillery *
Infantry. They make fine appearance
AS to their force OF destination we deem it
improperat this time, to publish either
Should any event of importance transpire on
these frontiers, previous - our next paper.
we shall issue an extra sheet. Gdz.
The Saratoga Advertiser states that capt
Chauncey passed through Schenectady with
700 seamen & $50 marines on their way to
the lakes,as also 100 ship builders and car
penters. It also nfnrms that under Adam
and Noah Brown ship builders, a vessel pier
ced for ID guns Completed from the
keel on one of the lakes in IS days.
Halifax, Der. cd.
Ar. ship Abigail, from Liverpool FOR Norfolk with
alicense, captured by Am. privateer, s. retaken
a sch. from Charleston, sent in by the Belvidere
Oct. 5--Saied, the ships of war St. Domingo, and
Africa, on cruize the American coast. Oct. 7
Ar. the vessels Of war Statra, Aeolus, and Emuous
from a cruze Recruit, from Bermuda, and Mutine
from England Packet Nywph, from N. York brig
Wellington, from Boston; Spitfre, from PhiIadel-
phia Eliza, from Bath, Mass, bound to ST. Barts.
prize tn the Aeolus. Oct Gar the ships of war
Belvidere, aud Orphcus. The PactoIus, "a is ready
for sea. There remain here between ! and 500
American prisoners, besides those board the
Pawn.
The Toss ojrthe Barbados frisafe-His Majesty's
ship Barbadoes, of 90 guns, CAPT. Huskston, sailed
from Bermuda on the 18th ut. with nine vessels
der convoy, for st. Johns, N. E----about 10
O'Clock Sunday night, the 18th ult. the wind
blowing hard, with heavy and hazy weather
the ship struck the N. w. Bar of Sable Island
and, notwithstanding every exertiou was completely
lost Two OF the convoy, sch. Emehne with
30 OF sugar, and the sioop Swift, wh rum, also
on shore, and soon went 10 pieces. The captain,
officers, and of the irigate, with the exception
uf inan, aud those aso Of the merchant vessels
were fortunately saved, also the cargo of the
Swift, and part of the provisions, Sc. Of H. NJ
ship. The Barbados had A5, 900 sterling in cash.
The casks having buoys, the Maidstone has sailed to
Setitup.
From Rai;fds.-Th long expected Cartel has at
length arrived Boston with upwards of five hum
dred American prisoners
The Halifax papers assert, in contradiction to in
formation before given, that admiral Warren. has
powers to negotiate with the United States.
EXTRACT Of a letter from John Gibson, Esq
Acting Governor of Indiana, dated Yin
cennes, Oct. TN, 1912.
Major General Hopkins left here ON the
5th instant. He has under his mand
upwards of two thousand mounted riflemen,
and he will, hope, in few days, be am
nr0vi6P1
or the expedition.
BosroN, Oct. IL "A gentleman recently
from Halifax, says, Ad. Sawyer assured him
that Ad. Warren had ho9uers 10 treat for
faeace, .vifh america.
From 7affaa', Sept pa squadron con-
sisting of the st. Domingo -, Ad. Warren
Poictiers ~; Africa 81 Junon SO Shan.
non 3S. are fitting for an expedition, and
are nearly ready. Destination of Course I'M
known. An agent toregulate the exchange
OF prisoners of war is expected from the u.
States.
1t is said Gen. Dearborn's H. Q. are to
be removed immediately from Greenbush
northward.
OUR NAVY.
The Essex frigate, 80 guns. Capt. Porter.
is to join the squadron in this port under
Com cambridge |; which will then consist
OF the Constitution, Chesapeake. Essex and
Hornet.
Boston, Der. 18th,
Arrived the Cartel ship Fawn, Captain Harris. a
days from Halifax; the Fawn sailed with sos prison
ers, landed some Portland, s. remainder brought
10 this port. Sailed in co. Union from Boeton and
Monsoon, Alexandria. Spoke October 10th, AZ the |
mouti, OF the harbour, ship Amazon Cor Aonzo) Of
baltimore, going in prize. The Diligent Shaw. |
from Richmond, for Boston, had been taken by the
Young Emulous. wv
COURT MARTIAL
The Halifax paper of the 9Th inst gives the re,ult
Oh captain Dicres trial for surrendering his shin 10
the Constitution He has been honourabIy ae1uif. |
tsd but in the PRONUNCIATION Of the op;,io, Of H.
court we sorry to find it tinctured with s,;,.t
OF iiheraiity and injustice Il is said. 0 that III !
loss OF the rnasts OF the Guerriere was occasoncd
more by their defective state, than from the fire of
the enemy, though so greatly superior in guns and |
men and that the crew, while prisoners were of |
Tered high brides into the land and geo ser
wee OF the U. s." The alledged facts in bo,h tbese
ted. r. |p
THE NEW YORK COALITION.
we copy from New York print of Oct
a. the following articles:
From the Statesman
AZ convention Of the Republican, Com.
mittee. acting under the authority of the
General Committee Of Correspondence. ar
pointed by the Republican, Members of tie
Legislature Uf the State of New York, TO pro /
mote the election Of the Hon. De Witt Gin
son to the Presidency Of the United States