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John Smith, John NVilllie, and John Conn,
American seamen, with projections, were
impressed by the British in Liverpool; they
We're part OF the crew of ship Balloon of
this port, belonging to major Bays
Bali. .4mer.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-04-28
. EW-ToRK. AnriI

The frigates President and Essex sailed
from the watering-pla on Saturday morn
ing, bound ON cruize but, owing to head
winds, came to anchor within the Hook.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-04-28
BALr1MoRR. Anil is.

A letter from HAVANA of the 2Sth March
says" a small vessel from Amelia has
1ust arrived, said to be q dispatch boat to
the government, advising that the govern
ment OF the U. ). had taken possession of
that Island that several gun boats and fri
gates had arrived there; such news is no,
relished here
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-04-28
CONNEC rIcUT ELECTION

NEw-HAvEN, April 16.
On Monday last the freemen of this state
gave in their suffrages for Governor, Lieu
tehant-Govcrnor, Assistants and Reprcsen-
tatives. In tlie towns we have heard from
the meetings were thialy attended, and no
opposition OF any consequence was made to
our present worthy CHEF magistrate -
lhere beng no opposition, we think it un-
necessary 70 give statement Of the votes
Coi. Porter has arrived in town to visit.
cur forts, and cause them to be supplied with
additional military stores, and topiace them
an 4 situation the better to resist attack.
Bost. Fm.
The following paragraph from the Re-
ferfory OF yesterday, can hardly be said TO
convey an Hmhgnons meaning Though
'nis IS DnE the Language Of Ill individual, it
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-04-28

Arrived ship Tea Plant, Murphy, 11e
Gays from canton with teas, silks, &c. Esd
FEB. lat. II, 45, long. 9, II, was captured
by the British ship of war Standard, of GA
guns, capt. Fleming, and ordered for St
Helena, detained - days. & then allowed
oproceed.-Ihe Standard was from Lima.
with three millions of dollars on board for
Cadiz.-Jam=s Drummond ESQ. Commjssa-
ry General for the British army in Spain
was passenger, also several Spanish gen
tlemen drank. April IS, spoke schr. Pack
ct, from Baltimore for Jamaica, DAYS ont
who informed us of their having been two
French frigates seen a few days before. to
the northward Of us.
Also Spanish brig Lucy, Maura, Is
days from st. Juans Del Os Remedies, ICu-
BAL with honey, hides and sugar, to p. Har-
mony. April 2, just without the harbor,
whiie at anchor, was boarded by Guar,ia
Costa, with armed men, and robbed of 81
tierces OF tobacco and 90 boxes Of segars
April IL, lat, 80, 16, Ion. 70, was boarded
by the British frigates Guerrier and Shan
non, and treated politely the boarding
oncer informed they were in fiursuit ofa
french squadron, and that they had spoken
a British ship from Amelia, who informed
them that Amelia Island was captured bv
SO American rihemen.
icoleIuay morning general Dearborn left
this city In the Philadelphia packet. Vari-
Gus ru'nours have since, been spread to en-
Crease the apprehension of war. 1t is said
he IS on his way to ALBANY, where he ex-
poets to collect force of 5000 men by the
Isf Ma "he:: he IS 20 advance 10 the from
tiers OF Canada. The non importation law.
1t is added, will remain unaltered with the
consent OF large ajority and about the
'nidoie or the weeis, letters of marque will
he authorised, which viii &c promptly fol-
iowedby declaration of war We have
good reason to believe that these dreadful
accounts AID prophecies have been proDa
gated by Mr., Dearborn, and we leave them
with our readers upon his crcdiblity and
means of information. Bal rel Reh
Great A2sefiHS at Ni6any-Last week an
extraordinary meeting of the people without
distinction OF parties, THE Chairman of one
sect q the secretary OF another,1 was held
at Albany totake into consideration the En-
Fargo and the present alarming proceedings
OF ConSress.--Mr. Foote Of the democratic
party addressed them in an eloquent speech,
at some length petition, lac said should
lead the way, If unsuccessful it should be
followed by remonstrance, and if remon-
STRANGE was disregarded, he should be for
SEEING the earliest opportunity provided by
the laws Tor turning every soul out of Office.
as they already were out of confidence.
n SPIRITED petition and remonstrance was
forthwith drawn up and received with una
hi"'ous appreciation. Il. Post (Fed.
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FALSE ALARM.
NEw.YorK.Anrilo O,

NEw-YoEK, April %.
Hostile Pye5nration.--We understand that lis
exeeepcy governor Tompkins has received orders
aud Instructions from The Secretary at war. TO do
tach and organize thirteen thousand Of the militia of
this state for Immediate service, for which amnuri-
milton, stores, &c are provided, and orders for
Graugitng expected TO be Issued forthwith Pc
ter y. Porter, esq. is appointed by his exeeDIency
quartcr-master general for this state Every thing
indicates determination ia our government 10 pro-
coed to the Ultima ratio. Cok1hbiaz.
Extracf ofa letter from n Commercial hosse in
Lonllon, TO another in this City, dared .baysh
II, 1879.
" Our Government viii not Il os ary Eeenos (,
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Extract ola krtter dated Frederick Coun-
~. Nd. .Ahrt 90. 1912.
awe Yesterday experienced a most ter
ven and devastating storm-lt commenced
about o'clock, from the North, having gil
wing intimations OF its approach and pro-
gress, by the gloom and distant thunder. !;
the wind blew tempestuously, it first rained
moderately, accompanied with hail of an eX-
traordinary size. and in quantities unprece-
dented. The effects are terribly dcstruc-
tive, the grain in the fields driven out of the
ground fences thrown to the earth .blos-
SONS and trees of fruit destroyed few OF
the windows, exposed to the direction in
which it came have escaped with an unbro-
ken light iii short, whatever was exposed
has suffered from the irresistible fury of this
tremendous storm.
The quantity of hail which fell is very
great it continues in large heaps notwith-
standing the rain which has fallen during
the night. We have not yet learnt the ex-
tent of its ravages"
Several instances of escaping from the
embargo have occurred in this way-Ves-
sells too late at their own ports, have clear
ed out coastwise, went off before the wind
reaching port-entercd and cleared
so 1T was with the Maria Theresa, from this
port-the Hippomenes, from Philadelphia,
exc. Bat. Sun.
We are pleased in seeing that the Que
bee Gazette does not justify the meddling
conduct of the superannuated CRAIG in Civ
ing encouragement to the infamous over
lures OF the abandoned HENRY, and thus vio-
lating the good neighborbood which ought to
be inviolably preserved between indepen
dent States in amity. However justiiable
it may be to employ spies in a state of war,
their employment in state of peace cannot
be too pointedly execrated.
Boston CcneineL T Fed }
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Extract Jd letter from a gentleman in La
GHayra 10 his correshondent in thts cifv.
dated La Guayra IIiyH am 1912.
The dreadful earthquake which has laid
in ruins ihe cities Of Caracas and Laguavra.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-04-28

WhsHINGToN, April %.
In the Senate of the u. States resolution has
passed to third rcading by vote of is to IS, for
recess OF Congress, to commence on the 20tb inst.
The date OF its termination is not fixed but it il
supposed the recess will be proposed for about so
days In the House Of Representatives the House
will be nearly equally divided in the rote on this
question.-.Nat. Int
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-04-28
CHARLESTON. April1z.

at Amelia last Friday, from cruise off St.
Augustine. During the cruise, the Vixen
fell in with British brig of war, the Colibri,
from whose maneuvres, captain Gadsden
was induced to believe she expected an en-
gagement would take place, as she at
tempted to obtain the weathcr-gage of the
Vixen; both vessels were prepared for ac-
ton, with lighted matches, &c. in which ST.
tuation they Unanswered for about half an
hour, when they separated without hailing
each other.
We learn, that when captain Gadsden
left Augustine, the Spaniards were still in
possession OF the town and that the revolu-
tionists were cnCamped a small distance
from it; with a detachment of about 100
American troops, near their encampmcnt.
There were within the harbor of ST. Au-
gustine, two or three small British armed
vessels at the time above stated
The embargo law had gone into opera
ton at St. Mary's; and about twenty sail of
square rugged vessels, principally loaded
with timber, were stopped. Times.
FROM FLoRIDA.--Captain Phipps, who
left Amelia on Wednesday last, informs,
that the revolutionists were still before Au-
gustine, without having made any progress
since last accounts. The adherents of Spain
had removed their women and children to
an island protected by the fort, into which
they had retired, determined to defend it to
the utmost. The revolutionists contem-
plated erecting battery to comm and the
entrance Of the harbor, to prevent their re-
ceiving supplies, by which means they hop
cd to starve them out. 1t was understood
at St Mary's that our government did not
countenance the part taken in It's behalf in
the revolution, and that orders were expect
ed to withdraw the u. S. troops and naval
force from further participation in the busi-
ness. This, however, would not affect the
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-04-28
BALTIMORE, April 20.

The ship Leda, Spear, arrived here 10th
inst. in 126 days from Canton touched at
St. Helena the 24th Feb. BY information re-
ceiYed at st. Helena, or Christmas day the
troops mutDicd and imprisoned the deputy
governor; but being overpowered, num-
Der of the ring leaders were hung and abeut
so sent to England for trial.
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SAVANNAH, April Is.
~ There are how EMBARGOED in this
Fort upwards of THIRTY SAIL of Vessels,
winch were cleared and ready for Sea, prin-
Gipaily Ships and Briggs, but owing to the
Easserly winds which have prevailed for
some days past; have been prevented get
" The REV ENUE CUTTER left five
atnom Hole yesterday forenoon, to take her
station at the Light House toiprevent vessels
leaving the Port.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-03-24
JOHN HENRY, Esquire.

:" He that diggeM hit shall fail into it !;
and qohoso breaketh an hedge, a se11lent shall
bite Ahm."
The " disclosures of John Henry, Esquire,
have excited as much attention as any ever
presented to the American people. The Bal.
timore Federal Republican, by comparing the
several dates, proves that there is some inten-
tional error, or palpable absurdity; either of
which certainly justi6es suspicion of fer
gerry. From the character which Mr.. Henry
has given Of himself, there can be no doubt Of
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-03-24

IltCS III tuot MY Va '''o
he has given to our government.
With great respect,
am, Dear Sir,
Your obedicnt servant,
EDWD. ]. COALE.
p s. In confederation of henry,s declara-
tor, contained in the annexed extract, that
his mission OF the papers connected with IT.
do not contain single line that can expose
any human being in the United States to
censure, it may be proper for ne to add, that
he informed me in the course ct his account
of his connection with Sir James Craig, that
while at Boston he forwarded to the Governor
several important Communications inter-
rupted him by asking if they eliminated any
citizen Of this country, he promptly replied
that they did not, and added it zpas not IN
his hewer directly or Indirectly TO affect the re-
mutation ofany individual Of the UniteaSiates."
Extract efa letter from John Henry to EdsSd
j. Coalc, being The whole Of the letter, er-
cent yords complimentary to L. j. Caale's
family.
NEw-YoRK, a7th February, 1912.
In eight days I hope to find a good oPpor-
tunity to cross the Atlantic. There are yes
sells bound both to England and France, and
am somewhat undecided as to which Of the
two it is most expedient to go for direct
Perhaps may think it best to go to the con-
tinent-at all events, let me know if can be
useful to you, and give me such general IN
structions on that head, as may enable me to
avail myself Of circumstances Ofmyselt /
have not much to say You gill rssolleSSt s., q pl
subject of the perhdy and ingratitude of the
British ministers. find that my disappoint-
ment has been insidiously ascribed to my own
indiscretlen rather than to their dishonesty
But have laid plan for their punishment
and exposure that will make them feel that
am no contemplate enemy. Should you see
any publication on that subject at any time,
give you full liberty to repeat all have told
you, and be particularly careful to repel
with indignation any insinuation the spirit
OF party may suggest, that my political
mission or the papers connected with it, con-
tain single line that can expose any human
being in the United States to censure. NV
view in exposing the British government is
confined to general national affairs.-I cannot
ever reduce my political system or opinions
to the miserable standard Of party, nor yield
the independence of my feelings or the sug-
gestions of my exp eriencc to the directions OF
little local leaders, whose existence is ephe-
neral and information diminutive. In graft
tying my personal sentiments, am obliged
toconsult only my individual feelings.-With
these no man has any concern. am alone
the Judge of the measure of retaliation and
the satisfaction to be sought.
This letter confde to you in confidence
until such time as you think it necessary to
make use of it, and then | trust to YOUR
friendship to explain my motives.
Your assured friend,
(Signed) ]. HENRY"
JOHN HENRY, Esquire.
!" He that diggeth a hit shall fail into it
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