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GENERAL. ORDERS


Head Quarters, Detroit, august Is, 1912
Major-General Brock has every reason to
be satisfied with the Conduct Of the troops
he had the honor to lead this morning against
the enemy. The state of discipline which
they so eminently displayed, and the deter
mination they evinced; to undertake the
most hazardous enterprise, decided the en-
envy, Infinitely more numerous in men and
artillery, to propose capitulatioh, the
terms OF which are herewith inserted for the
information of the troops.
The Major General requests colonel Proc
tor will accept his best thanks for the assist
ance he derived from his experience & in
telligence.
The steadiness and discipline of the 41st
regt. and the readiness of tie militia to fol-
low so good an example, were highly con-
spicuous.
The ability manifested by capt Dixon of
the royal engineers in the choice and con
struction of the Batteries, and the high state
OF the royal artillery under lieut.. Trough ton,
all rded the Major general much gratifca-
ton, and reflect great credit on those off,
GERS.
The willing assistance given BY captain
Hall and the marine department during the
whole course OF the service has been very
conspicuous, and the manner the batteries
were served this morning, evinced degree
of steadiness highly cor1mendable.
Lieutenant Dewar, dep. ass. or. master
general, afforded strong proof of the local
knowledge he has acquired of the country,
OF all unremitting attention to his duty !;
and the care and regularity with which
the troops were transported across the ri
yer, must in like degree to be ascribed to
his zeal for the service.
To lieutenant colonel St. George, majors
Talon and Chambers, who commanded
brigades. every degree of praise is due for
their unrenitting zeal and attention to
their respective commands. Tie detach-
ment of the royal New Homeland regiment
under the Command Of major Mockler, IS
deserving every praise for their steadiness
IN the field. as we'll as when embarked ~
the kings vessels.
The major general cannot forego this op.
portunity of expressing his admiration
at the conduct Of the several companies of
militia who so handsomely volunteered to
undergo the fatigues of a journey Of seve-
raj hundred miles to so to the rescue of an
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valor and patriotism.-Major-ge Hair
rison will rendezvous a respectable force Of
Kentucky Volunteers at Dayton on the 18th
inst. for . short expedition. Gen. Harrison
desires to add to his troops any number of
Volunteers from the state of Ohio. who will
serve on the expedition thirty days. All
those who will embrace this favorable OPP
portunity of distinguishing themselves un-
der an able Commander, and of rendering
IN their equipments and movements follow
the directions of General Harrison, here
unto subjoined.
r.. ]. MEIGS,
u. Governor Of Ohio.
PIouA, SEPT. 2. 1912.
VOLUNTEERS, TO ARMS, TO ARMS
Any number of VoLuNTEERs, mounted
and prepared for active service, to conti-
nue. twenty-five or thirty days, will be &C
copied, to rendezvous at the town of Day
ton, OH the Great Miami, ON the fifteenth
inst. 1t is expected that the Volunteers
will provide themselves with salt provisions,
and a proportion of biscuit those who are
unable to procure them will be furnished If
possible. Those brave men, who give their
country their services oh this occasion, may
be assured that an opportunity OF distin
gushing themselves will be offered. / shall
command the expedition in person and the
numbers of troops employed will be entirely
adequate to the object proposed. / wish al
so, to hire a number of substantial Horses !;
nifty cents per day will be allowed for each
Horse which is provided with saddle and
bride. Those patriotic citizens, who are
unable to afford their personal assistance.
will render essential service to the in. coun-
try by furnishing the Horses which must be
delivered in Dayton on the fourteenth inst.
to person who will be authorised to receive
and receipt for them.
w. II. HARRISON.
HEAD QUARTERS,
P1oUA, Sept. ., 1912.
10 me po1unteers cf Ross and adjacent
Counties.
fOUR Country now demands your servi-
ces; yonr Governor calls upon you, and the
brave General H HARRISON invites you, at
this important crisis, to aid him in attempt-
ing to crush the savage force, let loose upon
our deienceless Erontiers.-Such gentle men
as wish to exhibit their valor and patriotism
VIII please call upon the Subscriber, at his
house, and enrol their names for the present
service, as instant preparation will be ne
cessary.
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10 or 80 hands, left this city in the steam
boat for the lakes, where they are by con
tract to complete a force. in given mum
Der ofdays. adequate 20 the command of that
important section of our frontier.
Yesterday morning. twenty Wagons,
each drawn by horses, from Pennsylvania,
laden with Clothing. &c. for the Army,
crossed the North River from Powles Hook,
in the Steam Boat, and passed through this
CITY, up Broadway, on their route to Piasis-
burg.
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PROCLAMATION!
(BY AUTHORITY.l

WHEREAS the United States are now at war
with Great Britain, whose forces are aided by Sa.
wages OF the most ferocious nature-and the from
tiers Of the state OF Ohio exposed to their cru
elites and depredations, well the Vaccinations
ct Traitors and Spies-creating discomfort anne ;
our citizehs, and giving TO our Enemies nforma-
ton OF our situstion. force aad movements.
In order therefore, rs far lays in our power to
prevent such eruelties, Vaccinations, Treachery,
and Spying
! issue this proclamation, exhortng The citizens &
Inhabitants OF the state Of Ohio 20 a strict cbser.
vance of all their duties as SUCH requiring all militia
ny officers according 20 their rank, to Be stlfct in
their attention to discipline, arms aud order of al
those under Their command & to hold themselves
IN constant readiness for active service.
Also requiring all magistrates, conservators Of the
peace, IL ell civil officers and Others TO be vigilan
In the apprehension, examination and commitment
Of such Traitors and spies, ii order that they may
be dealt with according to law.
RI. MFIGs,
Governor of Ohio
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invaded district /; and he requests major
Salmon. Captains Hart Howard, Bostwick
and Robinson, will assure the officers and
men under their respective command, that
their services have been duly appreciated
aud will never be forgotten.
The major general is happy to acknow-
ledge the able assistance he has derived
from the zeal and local information of lieut..
col. Nichoil, acting quarter master general
to the militia.
To the personal staff the major. general
feels himself under much obligation and
he requests lieutenant colonel M'Donneil,
majors Gregg and Ovens will be assured
that their jealous eXertiuns have made too
deep an impression on his mind ever to- be
forgotten.
The conduct of the Indiars under Colo
mel Elliot, Captain NIX and the other
officers of that department, joined to that
of the gallant and brave chiefs of their res
pective tribes, has since the commence
ment of the war been marked with acts of
true heroisni, and in nothing can they test,-
fy more strongly their love to the King their
Great Father, than in following the dictates
OF honor and humanity, by which they have
been hitherto actuated. Two fortifcati-
ons have already been captured from the
enemy without drop of blood being shed
by the hand of the Indians the instant the
enemy submitted, his life became sacred.
By order of Major General Brock.
]. B. GLEGG, Capt. A. DC.
Return Of Ordnance tckea in The Fort and
batteries at Detroit, .42g I6th, 1912.
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A CARD

Colonel Symmes, oi the senior division of the Ohio
militia, presents his respectful compln ents to Ma
jor General Brock commanding his Britannc Mai
esty forces, white and red in u, Canada.
Colonel Symmes observing, that by the 4th article
otthe capitalization of Fort Detroit Maj Gen Brock
all public arms moving ards Fort Detroit, are to
be delivered n-but as place of deposit is pointed
out by the captnlaton, forty thousand stand of 0r,n-
coming within the description, at the service Of
Maj Cen Brock, If his exce!lency will condesc, nd
to come and take them. Cincinnati, .Susust 60.
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CsILIcorHE. Sep. e.-by Saturdays
mail, we received the confirmation Of the
dis astrous Intelligence of the massacre of
the garrison OF Chicago by the Indians. The
particulars are briefly these General Hull
having sent orders to Capt Head to eva
cuate the Fort on accoun. of its remote sit
Uation, Capt. Wells, who commanded at
Fort Wayne. left that place with one white
man and about 40 Miami Indians. in order
to communicate the orders TO Capt. Head,
and to assist to escort the garrison to Fort
Wayne. On his arrival at Chicago, a coun-
ca WAS held, when they determined to eva
cuate the Fort the next day. They did so ;
but had not proceeded above half mile,
when they were attacked by a party of "a
boat 600 Indians, and entirely defeated
Captain Wells was killed, as were all the
whites. except Capt. Head. and two or
three others, and one or two ladies, who
were taken prisoners. An attack ON Fort
Wayne was hourly expected, and the situ-
alton of the garrison was represented as
dangerous.
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EDWARD BAYNES:
Adjutant General.

, PHrLADELPHIA, Sept Ill Judge Peters pro.
nounced sentence Of condeqnation, as lawful 2.iz.
to the eaptors, against the Brig TULIP and CAR
GO, liod barrels Of -four, bound from New-York To
Lishoh-in the District Court, this morning
Four BRASS Seld pieces compulsory mounted and CIV.
cry thing necessary and III Complete ofder the pro.
perry Of this state left this cy yesterday for Harris
burg, whence they will, with ali possible disuatcl Ia
sent TO our Northwestern Frontier. Dem. Press.
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X. J. MFIGS,
Governor of Ohio.
ZArr,ut11r ss,,.on.1..

L. ZANEsv1LLE, September Q.
Mr.. Chd't6eys--l have just returned from Ur.
hanna, where Gov. Meigs is at present, with about
1000 soldiers Brsatlier general Harrison is M p;
qua with 1000 Kentucky soldiers, and 1000 more in
his rear. flarrsoh'S presence appears to inspire
every person With courage, aud makes even cow
ards brave. His present conduct eSinces a deter.
rniDaton tn retrieve the injured reputation OF our
country. lie has made most animated speecI to
the Friendly natives ut Piqua, who are numerous.
and sueing for oontiDuabce Of peace. He has pro.
ing them in terrific Language, which struck terror
TO all hearts, that the Of an Indian foe sbonld
not long be Known among us---Thst the Amer.
eau army will no longer be Commanded by an old
woman.
GAINESVILLE, Sept. 9Th, 1879.
VOLUNTEERS WANTED.
Yellow Citizens Of Ohio,
AT moment like this, appeal to your
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avail themselves Of the surrender of S,etrns
to term it an Invasion of their Country. and
to make 1t ground for calling upun tho
Militia to march to the Frontiers for the
conquest OF the Canadas. A nretext so
weak and unfounded, though it may deceive
some. VIII not tail to be received in it's pro-
per light ny others, and it will be immedi-
asely perceived by those who will give them
selves the trouble to reflect upon the sub
ject, that the pursuit of an invading army
INTO their own Territory, is but a natural
consequence of the first invasion, and the
, capture OF the place to which they NAV re-
tire tor safety, measure Indispensable ne
cessary for the security and protection of
the country originally attacked.
Under all these circumstances SO strong
iy indicative OF the moderation, forbearance
and true spirit of Cancellation manifested
on the part of His Maiesty's Government
towards the United States of America. and
OF their determined hostility to Great bri-
tain, His EXcellency the Commander of
FORCES trusts that the Troops, Regulars and
Militia, under his command as well as all
Ills Majesty's other Subjects in this part of
ms Dominions, animated with sentiments of
Just indignation at the extraordinary nrea
tension OF the Enemy and their u .warranta-
Die views OF conquest upon the Can das, will
be prepared to repel with frmness. and with
that invinci5le spirit and true Bri ish cour-
age which has so gloriously manifested it,
self in Upper Canada in the total defeat
and capture of The Invading Fee any fur
Their attempt the Enemy have the temerity
to make; and his Exce.cncy Iocks with
confidence. under the projection of Divine
Providence, o;he confirmed discipline of
His Mnjestv's Troops. and to,hazcal, IoyaI-
~ q conraye OF al descriptions ofpersons in
these Provinces as a certain pledge rr tbr
same glorious result
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Total IS
Total 6
REHABILITATION.
(Signed)

Grand total 33
(Signed) FELIX TROUGHTON, Lit!
Commanding Roy. Art'y,
Major General Brock, Commanding the
forces U. Canada.
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Logan, and a few of ,ns Shawshese Warriors, ac-
eompanied them as spies in advance.
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and i ,TiN suffice 20 make ourselves equal
o~h~t thcy may detach. Even smaller
tnrce than they may detach, will be render
ed eQusi or superior by the quckness with
which any check may be repaired with us,
while losses with them will be irreparable
i'll toolate. 4 small naval force then is suf
hcisnt for Us, and small one is necessary.
What this should be, ! viii not undertake
u SAY. l will ncr say il should by no means
1e SO great - we are able to make it.
suppose million Of dollars, or three
hundred thousand pounds, which Virginia
Could annually spare without distress, to be
applied tn the creating navy. A single
years contribution would build, euuip. man.
and send 10 sen force which should carry
three hundred guns. The rest of the con
tederacy. exertiag themselves in the same
proportion, would equip in the same time
htteen hundred guns more. So that one
years contributions would setup navy of
eighteen hundred guns. The British ships
OF the line average seventy six guns their
f1gatcs thirty eight thirteen hundred guns
then would form feet of thirty ships.
eighteen ut which might be of the line, and
twelve frigatcs; allowing eight men, the
British average. for every gun, their annual
expense, including subsistence, clothing pav
ana ordinary repairs, would be about 1890
dollars tor every gun, or 2,3O4 COO dollars
Tor the whole. state this only AS one years
possible exertion, without deciding whether
more or less than ayear's exertion should be
thus applied"
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From me Inrestirafor.

II is useless to distinguish any set of men
as hsving particularly strove to create a ma
Wy.
We owe much to the departed Washing
ton, tor having labored to its establishment.
and we owe no less to the zeal of a JefTer-
son, who has given the cost of the number
oil vessels, which the United States can ca
silly furnish.
AS this plan has not appeared in Con-
gress; and as they are called upon by inn
perious necessity to increase their marine,
they would do well to consider the feasi5fli
ty and propriety of adopting tile subjoincd
method.
Extract from the Notice on VHefnia.
"The sea is the field on which we should
meet an European cRemy. On that eie-
ment it is necessary we should possess some
power. TO aim at such a navy, as the
greater nations Of Europe possess, would be
a foolish and wicked waste of the energies
OF our countrymen. 1t would be to pull on
our own heads, that load of military ex-
penSe, which makes the European laborer
90 s. 9erless to bed with the sweat of his
brow 1t will be enough if we enable our
selves to prevent insults from those nations
OF Europe, which are weak OF the sea, be-
cause circumstances exist, which render
even the stronger ones weak as to US. Pro-
violence has placed their richest and most
seienoeless possessions at our door, has obli-
ged their most precious commerce to pass
as 1t were into review before us. To pro-
tect this, or TO assail, small part only Of
their naval force. will even be risked across
The Atlantic. The dangers to which the
elements expose them here are too well
known, and the greater dangers to which
theywould be exposed at home, were any
general calamity to involve their own feet.
They can sstck US by detaehments only
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CONGRESS-.
IN SEN ATE.
December Is.


The bill in addition to the act concerning
letters of marque prizes and prize goods,
was on motion Of Nh. Lloyd, re-committed
To select committee. The following gen
ticmen were appointed to compose it.
Messrs. Anderson, Taylor, Smith Of Md. and
Campbell OF Ten.
Mr.. Giles obtained leave Of absence for
three weeks.
December Is.
Mr. Lloyd, from the committee TO whom
was referred the t,tien of Broadman and
Pope, reported a bill authorizing the admis-
sion, under certain circumstances. of YES
sells owned by citizens of the United States
Of America, with their cargoes from British
ports beyond the Cape of Good Hope; which
was read and passed to third reading.
December IL.
The bill approving the report OF the COM
missioners appointed by the Ssc'ry of War
to ascertain and settle the exterior lines of
the public land at West Point in the state
OF Ncw-York, was read a third time and
passed.
December is.
The Senate resumed the consideration of
the bill authorising the admission. under GER
tain circumstances, Of vessels owned by CT
tizens of the y. States of America, with
their cargoes, from British ports beyond the
Cape OF Good Hope; and the bin was or
dcred to be engrossed for a third reading.
Mr.. Anderson reported the Mississippi
state bill with amendments.
December 81.
The bill authorising the admission of GER
tain vessels f;r N beyond the Cape of Good
Hope, was read third time and passed
The Mississippi state bill was postponed
to an early day in January.
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Mr.. Trcup also spoke III favor ofseycnty- |,
iour gun ships, which he warmly advocat-
cd, AS we'll as a general increase of the na-
Wy.
Mr.. II. Clay explained the reasons whv,
though decidedly in favor of IN increase OF
the navy, he was opposed to seventy-four
gun ships.
MIR. Widgery again spoke on the same
side OF the question.
Mir. Calhoun spoke at some length in IA
vor OF an increase OF the navy on general
| principles, and of even a larger force than
| was proposed now to be added by the bill.
Mr.. Roberts spoke in favor of the post
ponement OF this subject with view to OBJ
tanning fut ther information on the subject OF
the probable coat of the proposed increase,
| &c
| Mr. Peasants spoke decided. in favor f
an increase of the navy, and OF the force
now proposed TO be erased from the bill.
The Question was then taken ON striking
out The @eUcnty fonrs, and negafived
| For the amendment So
Against il SIS
Mr.. n. Clay proposed then to amend the
bill by striking out the word forthwith"
anc substituting the following clause rs
soon as suitable materials can be provided
therefor; - so that if the materials were on
""iu, 'iSse Vessels might be built; and, III
not, that the materials should be first pro-
cured. This, he said, would remove a great
objection in his mind TO the bill, arising
from the doubt, whether suitable materials
were on hand forthwith to build these YES
sels.
The motion was agreed to by large ma
joritv.
The committee then rose and reported
the bill with the amendments, which, aftei
some objections to it as unnecessary from
Mr. Reed, was agreed to.
Mr.. Roberts then moved tc POSTPONE the
further consideration of the report to the
hrst Monday in January, with view to OBJ
tanning an official report On the subject of
the timber and the probable cost which will
result from the passage of The BILL
Mr.. Widgery opposed it, and Mr.. Macon
supported it
The question was then taken on the mott
on to postpone. and decided in the negative
| oy Yeas and Nays, as follows:
For postponement As
Against it IT
Nr. Cutts then renewed the motion he
mad made in committee of the whole, to a.
mend the bill by striking ont the provision
respecting seventy-folrs and inserting ten
| frigates.
When motion was made and carried to
| adjourn.
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The oil TO direct The Secretary IS ~. Trea.
sury to remit fines, forfeitures mi penalties IL
certain cases, has also passed the House of Re.
representatives., but with amondrirnts which re-
qu're The concurrence of the senate becoreit
tion.--D "tP'""~-
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:. The biil to increase the Navy of The United
states, as sent ron The Senate, au;horisinp.
the the building four seven,y-four gnn s,iDs and
SIX irlgat=s, has passed. The House o. Rcpresen-
tatiyes, and wants only the sign,t,-, e ~
President Of tho United states TO becoyac ls .H
MI I,rf
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Nr0m "a Demoeralie Pres..
To THE Enron.


In General Lees Memoirs Of the war in
the Southern Department Of the United
States volume 1st, page 22o, I find the fell
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Major Gen. Dearborn. '''' ''s''e''
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Congress Of the United States.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
MoNDAy, Fsbruary 10, 1912.
REPORTED FOR THIS GAZETTE

IHONDAf, ItoFu4Iy ~, o l 4.
TREPoRrED FOR THIS GAZETTE.
Mr.. Macon moved that the proceedings of
the house on Saturday, relative to the death
and funeral of Gen. Blount, which took place
from al extra Call of the Speaker, be entered
Oh the Journal. The resolution was carried.
Mr.. M,con moved that the So aker be di-
reoted 10 inform the Executive oi the state Of
North-Carolina of the vacancy in the repre-
senratcn from that state occasioned by the
death Of Mr.. Blount
Mr., Quincy presented the petition of John
Thorns of Massachusetts,, praying leave to
import from Montreal, goods purchased BE-
fore the issuing Of tbs presidents procla,na-
ton of November 2, 1910. Referred as be-
fore.
Mr.. Lewis presented the petition of Joseph
Stroude Of Alexandria, revolutionary soldier,
praying relief Referred to the committee
of claims.
Nj Williams from the committee an mill
tary @efairs, to whom was referred the bill
from the senate respecting Corps OF Engl-
neers, reported the same with sundry amend
ments. Read, and referred to the committee
OF the whole for to morrow, and the amend
nlents ordered to be printed.
Another member was ordered on the COM
mittee of accounts in the place Of General
Bloant.
Mr.. Sullivan and Mr. Bartlett had leave of
absence, the latter on account ofindisposition,
from Thursday next to thedend OF the session.
The bill for the relief of the in6rm, disabled