Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-09-03

iOt liS TSIlISANOjS Ut NSDTRSCOWn. ney
pardded at the steam mill, and marcd
ed through town amidst the cheers and ac-
clanations ola vast concourse nf their CRATE
full fellow citizens. Never on any former oc-
casion do we recollect to have seen so large
collection of people in our town. The DIFF
tercnt streets through which the troops pass
ed were completely blocked up, as also the
windows and doors of the houses.
The troops halted at Mr.. Sanders gar
den, about three miles from town, for the
purpose OF partaking of refreshments which
had been prepared by the citizens of Lex
ington. They were there addressed in an
eloquent and pathetic manner by. the Hon.
Mr.. CLAY aud Mr.. ]. BLEDsoE. On Satur-
day they commenced their march 20 George
town, where they arrived the same evening,
and Joined the two other regiments underline
command of Lieutenant Colonies ALLEN
and ScoTT.
We are informed that the brigade was re-
viewed on Sunday by Gov. ScorT, brig. Gen.
PAYNE and Gen. WINCHESTER, accompA-
Med by all the field officers. We were not
present, but have been told that the appear
ance OF the troops was highly respect ,ble.
1t Is thought probable that they will not leave
Georgetown before "Wednesday or Thurs
day.
The field was covered with the friends
and relatives of our brave soldiers who went
to take their partiug farewell The Specta-
! tors it is supposed by some, amounted to
2O,000 persons.
After the review was finished, the army
and spectators formed a compact body, and
listened TO an eloquent address from Henry
Clay, Esq. and an animated sermon from the
Rev. James Blythe, President of the Fran
sylvania University Mr.. CLAY II his address.
trit 81 ..,
| IN couacil and previous aggressi ms On our
commerce the impressment -four seamen
and the instigation Of the savages to nosti-
| ices. Mr. Clay then told the soldiers, that
much was expected Of them from abroad.
kentucky was fam'd for her bravery they
hal the double character of Americans and
hentuckians to support.
The Kentackians by the very foe they
were marching against, said Mr.. c. have
been reproached as savages. Nov he >aid,
vas the opportunity to avenge themselves of
the insult, not only by salutary vengeance,
nut by showing their calumniator that they
| we're not only brave, but humane and merci-
! tul when circumstances permitted.
| A patriotic ardour pervades all the camp,
| which now consists of about 1900 Volunteers,
and ABOUT 200 regulars. they will be Join
| ed at New Port by Capt. Garrard of Paris,
with his excellent company cf cavalry, CON
| sisting of aoOus - ~ 80 as fine fellows as
| Kentucky contains.
Never did set of mere ardent souls
march tn defend their Country 'iphts, and
[ redeem her furnished Ii NOR than those Ken
| lucky Volunteers. BRAY and diSintercsted
patriots! Revered be the dust of those who
fall, sweet their memories their country
indicated, their duty done, an honorable re-
nown, the regrets of nation, the euiDgies of
| friendship, the slow dirges of the camp, the
tears of beauty-all, all, will sanctfy their
doom Honored be those who oatlive the
strife of armsi Our rights established, JUS
lice secured, a naughty foe taught to respect
the freemen she had abused and pundered
to survive TO such recollections and such
consciousness, is there, can there be no.
| bier rev ard?'
| We understand, that the Executive has
issued orders for the Volunteers ofthis sta,e,
! not destined for Canada, 10 be placed under
the command of Governor Harrison. The
Red Banks, and Louisville, are appointed as
their places OF rendezvous. This arrange
| ment will give Gov. Harrison the command
| ot 1000 as brave men rs the world can pro
duce. Many of them lad expressed their
regret at MT being ordered cut with the frs,
detachment: Tney will now be gratified,
and under the commander Of their chUce,
will soon march to certain victory and ho-
nor
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