The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-10-27

more, Neazy, on her way to France. The |
baltimore was chased on Soundings by |
sloop OF war. and escaped by using her
sweeps, being to leeward, would probably
have been taken without them. When or
days out, spoke brig from Africa for
Boston. with gun and ivory-she had been
in possession OF British letter of marque
"a hours, but having no men to spare, a 1
bandoned her--captain Weary advised to
make the Chesapeake.
PETERSBURG, Oct. %.
PETERSBURG VOLUNTEERS.
This gallant band of brothers left us on
"Wednesday. Never did Petersburg wit
ness before such a day and such scene IS
their departure created. AT an early hour
in the morning the volunteers were in mo
ton, accoutred with their knapsacks, taking
leave OF their friends and dearest relatives
All eyes were moistened with tears--all
hearts swollen with inexpressible feelings.
About o clock the crowd began to assem-
bic on Ceasre Hili-and by ten, that spaci.
Gus ground was literally blocked up by the
| multitude or carriages, foot and horsemen
AT III o'clock a hollow square was form
ed, the ladies' occupying the front of the
square. when the elegant standard which
had been prepared by the fair daughters OF
petersburg tor their gallant defenders, was
delivered into the hands of Mr.. b. w. Leigh.
as the organ through which to communi
cate the same to the company. MIR. L. in
concise but eloquent and impressive ha
rangue, presented the standard to Captain
l Kae, as the representative Of Ensign
| llstiale. who was i'm the country.
he told them to bear in sacred rememb-
rance the fair donors. and to preserve from
hostile hands this proud evidence of their
regard tor the honor and happiness of the
company. We feel utterly unable to con
vey just idea of the remarks made by Mr..
Leigh In addressing the company-nor shall
we attempt it. Capt. M'Rae in receiving
the colors acknowledged the grateful obli
cation which the company were under for
the distinguished mark of respect conferred
upon them by the ladies, and pledged their
lives and honors to defend the standard at
| every hazard.
Alter the ceremony of delivering the
standard was over, the Volunteers took up
the line OF march, preceded by the troop of
cavalry, the officers of militia, and the Sc
NOR Volunteers--the Republican Light In
tan.Ty closed the military part of the pro
| cession. Ladies in carriages followed the
infantry, and an immense concourse of citi
zens brought up the rear. In this order
they proceeded by Powell's tavern, down
Sycamore and Bollingbrook streets, and
thence across Pocahontas bridge. On pas.
sing the bridge, captain Carr's armed schr.
washington, with platoon of artillery men
on board. fired grand federal salute.
Ihe procession continued unbroken until
It arrived at the upper end of Mr.. Haxall's
lane, when the Senior Volunteers filed off
and bade their young brethren a heart felt
farewell. Most of the carriages and part of
the Citizens also stopped here-but an i'm
mense concourse still followed the process
sion, and continued with it to Swift creek.
about three miles from town. Here the
hospitality OF two individuals (Mcssrs. John
Edwards and William Rowlett) furnished
Ia plentiful and very acceptable refresh
ment AT this place, the Infantry and ma
ny OF the citizens halted, and returned to
town.
After few minutes respite, the line of
march was resumed, the Volunteers in front,
followed by the militia officers, the cavalry,
and many citizens from the country In
this order they proceeded to Ware Bottom
| church. where the citizens of Chesterfield
had furnished plentiful dinner, and other
refreshments. Here the troops halted for
| the day, and the cavalry, citizens, &c, took
| an affectionate leave of the Volunteers. who
| Richmond where it is expected they arriv-
ed last evening. Republican.
LOUISVILLE, X. Oct. 8.-This morning
ninety six pack horses, passed through this
town for the purpose of taking on provisions
to the army at Vincennes-we are informed
Messrs. Cuthbert and Thomas Bulist of
this town, are to furnish by contract, one
hundred barrels OF -four pr week, for some
time, for the use of said army.
The whole number of mounted rifemen
and musketeers. that have crossed the Ohio,
at the upper and lower ferries, for Vim
cennes. is stated to be twenty five hundred
Mr.. M'Clarty paymaster to Col. Miller's
kegt. arrived in town last night direct from
Vincennes, states. that NJ jor Gen. Hopkins
and SUIT left Vincennes on Saturday last for
Fort Harrison. that col. Wilcock's Reg. was
then at Fort Harrison : col. BArbour's Reg.
were tomarch on Monday last, for the Fort,
and col. Mller's Reg. was expected to be
stationed this winter at Vincennes-the
mounted men are expected to proceed to
the Prophets town. for the purpose of de-
stroying It, theace to attack the Piorias, or
Pianrias.*
('Pisnrias, nation of Indians OF the ". W. Ter.
ritory-they dwell on the Illinois river and are
said to contain about 100 warriors.
Sc0tfs Caseftesr.)
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