The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1812-12-03

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n,ract OF letter from gentlemen in Rlsselvi'le,
(Kentucky,) to the Editor OF the RePortcr. dated
November III, 1872.
Enclosed you have detail of battle
fought with the Indians on the Illinois river,
which have copied from piece handed to
the Printer in this place. | have no doubt OF
It's correctness"
IMPORTANT.
We have received information from the
Illinois Territory, which we deem correct,
stating, that Col VIM. Russell, ofthe 7th y.
=. regiment, has defeated party Of Indians
at the Peoria Towns. 1t will be recollccted
tina, Geo Hopkins ordered Col. Russell, with
two companies of Rangers from Vincennes,
and to take the command of the regular troops
and militia Of the Illinois Territory, to march
I'D the Illinois river. The Coloael collected
a force of about 400 men, with which, by rapid
marches, he got within one n.le Ut the Indian
town, where he met Que warrio: who Was shot
down, and brisk charge made upon the town,
defended by about so Indian warriors, who
were put TO flight with the loss OF 25 found
dead, besides number carried oil. The
women and children fled TO a swamp at the
first approach of our men, and the warriors
soontook shelter under the same covert. We
had only three men wounded. -Four prisoners
were taken, and about 60 horses, prepared to
remove the women aud children, with all their
plumber fell into our hands. II appears that
the Indians Of the neigboring towns bad heard
of Gen. Hopkins crossing The Wabash, and
700 warriors marched TO meet him, leaving
$50 in charge of the women and children, who
were pre- pairing to move off when Col. Russell
arrived about 10 o'clock in the morning. He
destroyed every thing in the town which he
could not bring away, and left 1t on the same
evening scalps taken in September, near
fort Harrison, and also several Indians wound
ed during the late attack ON that place, were
found in the town.
1t appears that the expedition of Gen. Hop
kins has had the good effect Of drawing the
attention and force of the Indians from the
Illinois river, which afforded Col. Russell an
opportunity Of surprising and destroying their
towns.
WAsHIYoroN, Nov. 24.---The bill fer in.
crcasing the pay Of the army, SC. passed the
House Of Representatives, on Saturday last,
after warm debate, tie publication OF which
The main objection to The bill, is that IL au-
thorizes the enlistment of all young men oy-
er ls years, who desire TO enter the service.
The debate on this occarioa was characterised
by an acrimony which we are sorry on any oc-
casion to hear used 10 the Hall Of Reprcscn-
tativcs.
A bill has passed to It's third reading IN tie
House of Representatives for crec,ihg the
Mississippi Territory into State.
A bill has been reported In the same body
by the committee Of Commerae add Manu-
lectures for preventing the use of Licences.
Charles TAFT, ESQ. is reelected a Senator
Of the United States from the state Of Geor-
gia,six years ensuing the 4;h of Ma,ch next
William J. Lewis, Esq. of Noun, Athos,
near Lynchburg, has undertaken TO raise
Ngiment of volunteers, whose services are
to be rendered to the President Of the United
States to enter into immediate service, and
encounter the brunt of war, wherever danger
threatens, and where glory Can be won. The
Lynchburg " Star" expresses its confident
belief that the regiment will be completed
and ready to march in the early spring.
SPI ,ENDID NAVAL RATTLE.