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Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1812-08-10
Edncafion Of Children.

THE progrcfs Of the human mind
thro' its various ltages towards matu-
rity, has ever been an intereiling fab
Jet Of speculation and perhaps no
philosophers have been more ellen
italy feryiceable to fociety, thar th7fe
who have watched the developement
Of its faculties, noticed their modes
of operation, and deviled means for
improving and Perfecting them.
Such inveftigation is an important
auxiliary in acquiring knowledge, as
well as in putting to actual ufe what
is already in cur PofIeaion for it
furnilhes us with fomething like a
universal act, by acquainting US with
the initrumcnts, with which we are
to operate in every employment and
every Gtuation Metaphysical enqui-
ries have generally referred TO the
mind in fate of comparative matu-
rity; but perhaps it may not be IN
worthy attention TO examine, # Gmi-
lar fpeculations may not be equally
ferviceabre in forming rules for the
management Of the intellect Of chill
dren.
The writer is far from claiming
the character Of an efayiit in the fci-
ence, to which he here alludes ; be
would merely intimate, that lie in
tends to refer occasionally to fome Of
the mott known and obvious prinei-
pies Of it, in dilcn1ing the fubjea he
has prelented. If the child is the
complete man in miniature, If their
faculties and propenGties are the fame
differing only 10 degrees of itrength,
and perfection, why ihould not fmi-
lar modes of reaioning, acquaint 10
with thofe faculties, and enable us to
direct thofe propenGtles 1t is pre-
fumed that remarks of this kind,
however defultory. unPolilhed, or in
complete, will be received with favor
by all, Whole private concerns are
fuch as TO render them interefing /;
and expected with equal confidence,
that the reputed inGgni6cancc Of the
fubieet will fcreen them at once from
the notice and ccnfurc Of all others.
The delign is TO point out the chief
object OF education, and iuggelt fome
means for the attainment Of that CD
Jet make fome enquiry for the
1 caufe of that diverlity Of talents, 70
early viGble and la(tingly important /;
and occafonally remark upon feVeral
branches and various fyltems Of edu-
cation, in common ule at rhe prefcnt
Gay. That theCe particulars have
not been attended to i'll the manner
alluded to above by speculative man,
is no proof of their unimPortance.
There are other reafons why the am
bilious ihould not with TO ex2ofs
themlelves to the epithet of Peda
gogues or men Of bufnefs, to de-
fcend from the a6tive employments
Of the great world, TO Gull weeds and
analyze plants in nurfery. There
is in fome men kind Of ninuteneis
Of intellect peculiarly adapted to min
ute oblervation, which, in favorable
| circumstances, may enable even a
weak mind to dIfcover many things
in fmall fphere of enquiry, which a
more enlarged comprehension would
pats by without notice. L. n.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1812-08-10
TIE PROWLFR M .

!" Pohfi esseEt convsniee, carneAque dicere''
PLINY.
"They meier could meet, sir, without bring.
ing
Billings collection for psalmsinging."
BUNDoRUs
Mn. PRowLER,
The house in which lodge, has been
tor some time infested with swarm of
non dascript animals called, in our
tongue, PsALMsINGERs. These drones
not content with
"crunting and gFumbling in their cizzavd
sudi0ly,
and tuning, and swapping catgut an
hour or two every night, generally re-
gate us with Dedication, New Jerusa.
lem, or similar sublime productions.
before breakfast As | am man OF
weak nerves, and withall no lover Of
psaimody, you would much oblige me
BY Recommending for their hours Of lei
sure something more beneficial 10
themselves and less troublesome 10
their neighbours. SAM, QUIET.
Our friend Quiet is not alone IN com
plants ofthis kind, nor the onlwperson
whose ears have been assailed by the
"rude harmony" Of these noisiierous
animals. So great indeed has become
the psaimsingomaDia, that it has excl
ted the censufe ofmany and the wonder
ofsll To estimate with precision its
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1812-08-10

x he NJ HSSALKEE al BaIrIHlQFg-
AT length the buGness of Prof
cription and Murder has commenced
in our country in lyle Of ferocity,
which was never difplayed in Paris,
till the mob had been trained to their
work for four years. The accounts
received from Baltimore. Of this
MASSACRE, vary il many partic-
ulars as might naturally be expected,
written in a moment Of panick, and
without the Po1ibility Of ascertaining
the facts with any precih)n. We
have felected fuch as give confident
account Of the proceedings Of the iuP-
porters of governments in Baltimore,
down to the period Of their ditper-
fon
The facts necefary to form cor
rect judgment of the caufe, and ob-
iects Of this maHacre are well kuowns
and our mention, at this time, is 70
felect few of them as illuitrating
what we believe to be a folemn truth
viz fbat this ksYYibt outrage - III
commencement II aLfemati1A attack 4P-
on tbs kbsrfy Of f5s rstS.
The National IntciligenceT. the Of
fetal paper f May the 18th, afte-
fome Introductory remarks, upon the
probable mcalures # th- Government
and the oPPohuon to b. expected,
goes on to iay'
+" after iuch an examination and
"a h a judgment IN favour of tx
mealures proposed or taken, the -ptY
70 execute them is IMPERA TYP
AL oPPohion 70 luch mc4luEes
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1812-08-10

Paris. august 81. 1919.
SIR Agreeable TO the vote Of Tie town
Of PARIS, herein enclose a copy Of the Re
solves passed the FIRST inst You viii confer
favor on said town by publishing them in
the Gazette.-Yr OBJ. h'bl. serv't.
Per order Of he town If PHis,
SETH MORSE.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1812-08-10
10000 Dollar Bribs Acknowi4
e getI

The following Paragraph haif way betweeu
a poor apolgy and plea Of gritty we e1f~ct
from the National IntelliRencer, The Gcveru-
4Aelt Paper,
T" Henry was paid. it is admitted
g bur it would be truly extrl0rdina-
cry, if, when the vile ministers of az
g abandoned court can find funds to
" purchase Up miGcreaut 70 feduce
"our citizens, the American people
cannot afford the little fun exPsn-
ded to buy The secret from the
"man employed"
1t is therefore, 10 longer deniEi that FlFT9
THOUSAND Dollars were paid 70 s7iifffahF
for no pur ole but 70 hire him abnfs aud hbrt
tile People Of Ns1g Esgiaad--I hia money be IL
remembered, was the msrey = Nezv Eggiszs-
collected a. her Cuaom.houies- 1.-THE prueelds
Of her Corsmeyss. (for lhe oass bal Ceuzer.s) and
this 10 he way in which the Pafriai5fl "a the
Ssutb and the W'sF appropriate. The earnings VI
Der Induiiry.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1812-08-10

FOR faIe by the fubferiber, at his fore 10
L Fsrs-e,ssf, nearly oPpo6te the head OF
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-11-03
LYNCHBURG, Oct. %.

After an absence of IL days. the
commissioners, appoiated By a reso-
luton Of the last Virginia Lesisla-
tare, to view tue upper part OfJames
River, Greenbrier and keuawha III
Hers, having performed the duties
assigned to them, have returned:
and we understand that their report
Will be favorable both as to the prac-
ticahi!ity of extending the navigation
throughout, short portage exeep tcd
anu as to the inealcuIab!e benefits
that must result to the state al large
from the projected improvement;
we are also Informed that 50 sensibly
are the people er OAio Impressed
with the importance CT the plan 20
tbs best interests Oftheir own state,
that, they are prepared 10 contribute
largely, whenever the work shall be
commenced. and prosecuted to such
extent, as ma. authorize their coop
eratiCn.--
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-11-03
"a LITTLE TRUTH
For the Democratic Press"

One would have thought that even
decent respect for the Presidents feel
ihSs should have prevented his friends
from again obtruding upon public view
the ludicrous picture of John Henry and
his meal tub plot. Such unfecling con-
duct might vell be expected from ftde-
raj editors who seize with avidity every
occasion of exposing his weakness ard
his crrers-but that those who have eat
en- at his own board, and drunk ont OF
his own cup, should join in the chace,ls
truly melancholy proof Of the ins!abli-
,y Of all human friendships. Caesar fell
under many wounds BIZ; it was that
which Brutus gave that pierced his
heart. SO with Mr. M, When amongst
the cruel assassins of his fame, &c re-
cognizes the hand of the unnatural
Binns, he will resign himself TO his tate,
with the same emphatic words, which
preceded the exit Of the iliustriols 10.
man-'' ct tu Brute !
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-11-03
w. BAkTLt " IN
i : FOR Eti l.


TUN-POWDE2, Imperial, Young
u Hyson and Hysou Saia Teas, Of
the very latest imp1ratio"s; MGScoTado,
New-O .leans, Loaf and Lump Sugars,
prime Green and White Coiice. VINES,
Of various qualities, Cosnac Brandy, ia
nafca and Antigua Kuu, sonc very
fne old Rye * Comn,on " bisscy, Me-
lssses in hogsheatS tierccs and barrels,
Pepper, Pimento, Nutmegs, Cloves, Gin
nanlon, Ginger, Madden, Allan, Cop
peras, Spanish * Bengal Indigo, Fig
Blue in small boxes, S.arch, \. Orleans
Upland & Turkey led Cotton, refined
and common Salt Pe,ye, Writing aud
Wrapping Paper, Cadiz Liverpool hns
and coarse Sslt, Gun-Powdar o; diHcrcat
qualities, Patent Shot completely assort=
ed, Bar Lead, Hair Sltter,, Glanber
Salts, best Spanish sega'. Soap, Mould
aud Dip, Candles, Mustard, Chocolate,
Cotton Cards, Roll Briustore, Glue,
Rice, Pearl Manufactured Tobacco,
Shoe Thread of prime quality, sc,
October ~ enet.tiaSw
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-11-03
BALTIMORE, Oct. 81.
SPANISH AMERICA.
PRIVATE CORRESPONDENCE.

PRIVATE CORRESPONDENCE.
NACHITOeHEs, Sept. 6.
The " Volunteers" are still at
Nacogdochss. and arc about 600
strong-SO0 Americans and 500
Creolcs of Naeogdoches. They IN
tend marching in short time to st.
Antonio. ] have just been ia'ormed
that Governor Saicedo has made a
reqoIsition on his uncle. the COM
mahdant general Of New Mckee, at
chihuahua, for assistance-who has
refused it. as being out of his power.
1t is stated, that Goy. Salcedo. in a
public address TO the people OF st.
Antonio, observed that he was in del
ly expectation OF being joined by 10,
900 Negroes from Orleans territory.
Davenport, "a rich American m'r-
chant, Oh long resi- ;enee) has been
arrested ia Nasogi.oches. by Bernar-
do. and liberated o. .e:. ding him s T.,
O00.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-11-03
COMMUNICATED.

Departed this lie, az 9 o'clock last
night, Mrs. SARAH POWELL, rellct of
the late col. Le.cn Powell, age years.
she was struck with the pals.y the
day before. and after remaining in state
Of insensibility about SO nCurs, resigned
her breath without struggle. 1t may
truly be said Of TINS lady, that through
out long life sine performed the duties
Of wife. mother, and . nelghbor, In a
most exemplary manner. Though her
death WAS sudden, she was not t:ken by
surprise-,ie had been expecting the
summons (n tic form in which 1t came)
for many months, and awaited it with
composure and resignation.
Nlidileburs, Oct. 81, 1919.
Lcs46u'E Pahsr.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-11-03

fused, during the last session. to act
fairly upoa the subject of choosing
Electors ofPresident and Vice Pre-
s;dent efthe U. States.
A committee Of both Houses wait
ed upon bis Exeellency the Governor
TO inform him that the Legislature
had finished the public business of
the session, and to request him to be
pleased to prorognc them to the 18th
wednesday ofJanuary; and accord
ingly the Secretary was charged
with message from his Excelleney
10 that effect, and eonformably there
to, the Legislature was prorogued.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-11-03
Observation-Disclosures.
COMMUNICATED.

Departed this life on Sunday evening,
the 9Th inst in the 3sth yea Of her age,
Mrs. JANE BYRD SwAsN.c snsort of Tho
mas Swami, ESQ. If this place. BY this
affecting dlspcnsation of Divine Provi-
,lencc, society has Lost one oil It's best
ornaments, and large family OF children
at tie mos. interesting periods Of their
ives a tender and invaluable parent.
Alas. what overwhelming emotions
Of sorrow accompany the sad dhty OF
recording the demise Of so much excel
lence!! What stores of charity, OF
niety, of tortituole, in word, of ell the
virtues which adorn and give lustre to
the human character, are thus buried IN
the grave Seldom indeed does death
It one blow, pierce 50 much goodness.
Seldom does one marble entomb SO
much worth
Ye INDECENT we'll may your tears
flow, for now alas ! the source from
whence you drew SO largely OF your en-
i.tence, is vested and dried UP forever
Ye diseased we afflicted RESTRAIN
not ysur grief. for she who so often adj
ministsred to- your wants. She, who If
sokness offered ye the healing and S.
iutary drafts-who in wretchedness soft
ened thy sorrows. She, alas now sleeps
IN the grave! Who now SKULL comfort
We? And Oh! if those who were only
as it were, the Inherent objects of her
vide spreading bounty-who only held
converse with her when their wantswer
10 be supplied-if those are without
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-11-03
Ten Dollars Reward.

DIN AWAY from the subscriber
~ on sunday the 25th ultimo, an
pprent:ce boy to the Comh-maklng
BUSINESS, named JOHN DRINEN---
He i, sLout seventeen years OF age,
,o.era5ly we'll grown, back hair aDd
ewes, had on when he went away
nav dark mixed cloth coat and pant;.
looms, new shoes and rev fur h.t. 1t
$ bsota le he will try 10 get cnipl y at
the Ia !orac bus aess,as he las work.
ee. at that Gusii css ,h:ee or four years
with MIR. r Weishtman, deceased,
re.ore re was bound 10 me The a.
boyc !cu r! will be paid to any person
Oh delivering him TO ma, or five dollars
70 secure him go that get him again.
/ furev arm, all masters of vessels,
United States' cffi5ers, or my other
person from harborlng or carryinsa-
way the said Apprentice, as l am l:-
termined, to put tie law III force a., aiIss
all such offenders.
Thomas Mount.
November 3 'd3t
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-11-03
Stone Cutting.

. ERNhRD CKOOK,respectfu'iy
IL Informs the public lha, he las 10
gain commenced the Stone CUrTISG
business in al! is branches, on Prince
street. near The dwelling Of Thomas
5s:n Esq. whore nc will be happy to
execute al ol t,.rs in his line Of busi-
ness with which he may be favored --
H. rc.urns thanks for pas favors, and
solicit portion OF public patronage.
November d2w
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-11-03
Law TyTELLIGENCE.-En the 6

LAW 1YTELLIGEaCE.-tn the Su-
prrme Court, at their present SEES
sion, came up by certiorari from the
Marine Court below, cause he
tween one Of our merchants and The
Clerk Of tie District Court OF the
GATED States, to recover back fees
in the case O. q libel Tor goods. athe
course OF The argument il WAS stat
ed that no less than Il hundred cagss
were in similar situations. TIE court
without hesitation decided il favour
of Tie plaintiff below,
Emmett, and Hoffman. for Plain
tif-Grit for Defendant.
Eucning Post.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-11-03

"A PENNT for gear Thoughts"
A writer In the government paper of
the Slst says, 81 have thoughr with
much seriousness on the present situa.,
ton of our country, and after the most
mature reflection, my conclusion has
been, that her future interests and well.
being depend on Mr.. Madison's rc-elcc-
tom!
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-11-03

MIA. In the states Of New York,
Vermont, &c. a like number, in
GLIDING regulars and militia. At the
present moment we have to support
and pay nearly $4,000 men. With
all this force shall we take Canada
this fall? One company Of the Penn
syivania volunteers with the captain
and some other officers, have desert
ed and gone home.
Trenton Fsderolist.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-11-03

Ertract . letter from gentleman in
.few- York, to his friend III this city.
"Ihs wound that 1t. Col. Chris
tie received in his hand was from
musket ball, but is not bad grape
shot struck a pocket compass. he
badiA his pocket, knoe%editto pieces.
glanced round his waist, and tore his
cioat,is very much, without doing d
ny other injury. He had several
balls through his cloaths."
Bolt. Wing.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-11-03

On Tuesday night last, (says a
London paper Of the ith uIt. a re-
spectacle gentleman, aged 1i2 years
and seven months, sung sons at a
convivial meeting Of friends at Bar
bican. anil delighted the company
with the pleasantly Of his converse
ton.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-11-03
Adjourned | o'clock.

BY accounts from Trenton. we
learn that AARON OGDEN is chosen
Governor Of New Jersey. and that
A. D. Woodrutfis appointed Clerk Of
the Supreme Court an Office held for
) years-b0th Federa!ists.
Phil. True Jim.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-11-03

There are now embodied accord
ing to accounts and under pay and ra-
tions, about 10000 militia in the
states of Kentucky and Ohio. 1000
in Pennsylvania, and 1900 in Yirgi-
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-11-03

HALEY Chase, Esq. is chosen hv
the Legislature Of Vermont. 40
votes to Or, a Senator OF the United
States for years, in the room OF
Mr.. Bradley. whose time expires on
the Sd Of March next.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-11-03

A gentleman from Norfolk. who
arrived here on Tuesday evening, in
forms lis of a melancholy occurrence
which took place in Yask about 10
o'clock On Monday n;,ht,-sonse dis
pnte ii appears had taken place be.
tween hir. Peyton Sonlhaii CT that
place aud Mr.. Richard Crump.
formerly Of this city; scufie en-
sued and MIR. s. caned Mr.. C.. he
then LETT the tavern where the afFray
commenced and was followed by C..
to his own door, where the aitercs-
ton was renewed, and on SIS coming
into the street again to meet {. he
was SHOT through TIE head witha p;s-
TOT & drcpl dead On the spot! Crunp
had moi been arrested when cur in
formant LETT iorn on Tuesday lnorn-
:ag. [.7r5us.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-11-03

consolation, what healing balm can there
be in store, for such as were the daily,
the hourly, the constant witnesses and
partakers of her domestic excsllencies !
" hat can allay the agony of an husband,
whose all of felicity hung upon the en-
dearing smiles and enchanting affection
of The long and fondly loved wife OF his
BOSOM? What, shall still the conyul-
siye throes OF her bereaved offspring,
who never beard her voice, but they
gained ins,ruction-who never met her
eyes, but they bcamed with tenderness !
What shall answer 10 relatives, her ever
affectionate atten,lon-to friends, her
most devoted and undertaking attach
mcnt? For such, alas is there no cor
dial? Yes! tor the many who have ted
upon her charity; the many sho nave
been raised by hcy FROM sickness K from
sorrow to health and peace, shall MIN
gle their dcvout prisons for her happy
resurrection, aud the many whose souls
have been enlightened and purified by
her pious exertions, and which have as
cended to tho throne Of grace before her
own will hover AROUSED hcr di5embodled
spirit, and wait it with holy acclama-
lions to the mansions OF her Cod
Yes! husband children rS!atlves--
fricnls-When time shall have mlugat-
I'd your grief-,he recollection OF her
virtues, and the idea of her divine resting
place, will iasinuatc their rsyivlng lnt1u-
ence into your hearts, and drawing com
tort to yourselves from her cxtatlc biiss,
once more you may taste felicity!
The funeral of Mrs. JANE 3. SWAMI
will com mence at the house of Thomas
Saann, Esq. this morning at ! o'clock,
at which her friends and relatives are re-
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-11-03
BY LAST NIGHTS NAIL.
FROM HALIFAX-r.Arr

On Tuesday, arrived al Boston tbs
cartel Spitfre with flag of truce fro,
Halifax, and brings papers to tie 25d
inst.
The ships of war and frigates belong.
ing to the station were mostly at sea-
The Poicticrs,74 guns, captain Bsres.
ford, had sailed for Bermud,
The British frig,,e Nymphc. OF 80
guns, captain Epwcrth, arrived at Kali.
fix, saw commodore Rcdgers's whols
squadron on the 10Th instant, abou, so
league, S. W. from Sambro light, aud
was chased by them, but escapsd On
the night of the lslh, the Sophia, OF Ia
guns. from the river St. Lawrence for
Halifax, fell in With large frigate, and
an armed schooner or brig, made inc
usual naval signals to them which not
being answered, the Sophia set all sail
and escaped.
lie I'd bat. of the s9;h British regi.
ment, and part OF the Tooth ,egt had ar.
aived at Halirax from England
The naval force now OH the Halifax
station, coDtists OK Two 74s, ore g., onc
30 gun frigate. seven SIS, two s6S, ere
So, two sos, eleven lSs, TWO los, and s
or six smaller vessels.
The last London oates received in
Halifax, were TO the lst Sept.
The Hsiifax papers complain Of a
murder committed on Mr.. Cleolents,
OH SLeep-Island, by privatSer's crew.
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Nh;P = / " ).
PORT OF .aLEY!NDNI.4.

ENIErED
Ship Mary & frances, Burrows, Hud-
soh.
Snip Monsoon, Williams, Liverpool;
via hlli.X.
Schooner Alexander, F3ste", Boston.
- Happy Return, Hand, Ph,iadsi-
phia.
CLEARED.
Swedish bis S.~chnoim, Gibnsy, S..
Bartho.emews.
Swedish schooner Maria, Barre, St.
Barthoieme VS..
Snip Hannah. Page, Lisbon.
- Exert, Wcby, Lisbon.
- Dron1o, S"asy, Oporto.
Ship .hrgo, Peterson, Lisbon.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-11-03

A writer in late number OF the De-
mocratic Press, heads his communica-
ton with
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-11-03

The Pastora f:igate. captain Don
Sanches de Moriiia. ARRIVED at ST.
Juaudc Porto nic6, On t,Ic 25th ult.
After obtaining IA supply o. water,
fresh provisions and a pilot, she pro
eectlcd on the fsiiowiHg day for La
Vera Graz. She s,iIt.! from Fiso
on the f6'!! Of July, in company with
three other vessels u var. having
! transports with 1880 troops on
board ur;ic- ti.ei: protection destined
for SontiI America the troops were
to be landed at Vera Cruz. and tic
men OF War TO proceed home with
specie foi' he Spanish Government.
The Faslora. had separated from
her consorts ina gale ofNind about
ton days previous to her calling at
Porto Rico.
E;p~sfgp IA. J Pen.
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II. B. N. Shih PoICTTERS, ~,
Oct. 81, lsl2.--AT SEA.
by DEAR FATHER,


The fortune of war has placed Us
in the hands Of the enemy. We have
bsrn captured by this ship, after having
ourselves captured lis Britannia Majcs-
ty's Brig FRoLIc.
The F.olc was superior in force to
US she mounted eighteen S2-posnd csr-
ronadcs, and two long nines. The WASP
you know, has only le carronades. TIC
action lasted 43 minutas---we had FIVE
killed, End the Slaughter on board tho
Froic was drsad.ul We arc bound liz
to Bermuda. | am quite unhurt.
In great haste,
Yours very aFectisnate!y.
J. DlODLE