The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-05-29


aion paid to. them, induce me to believe, that
they are determined to defend that port to
the last There is British regiment of
regular troops arrived at Niagara, and will
be shipped for Amherstburg. SO soon as the
navigation is open. Should the Governor of
Canada be convinced, that war with us is
inevitable, am fearful they will attack us
before we are ready, as no reinforcement is
expected here before the latter end of May.
Col. kingsbury is. at this period, about
starting from Carlisle; should he come BY
land, it is calculated he will have brush
with some of the Indian tribes, as they have
again manifested their hostility by killing,
An cool blood, 3 Americans travelling be-
tween Cleaveland x Sandusky. This is in
the state of Ohio, and the murders are un-
derstood to have been on the river Huron,
New Connecticut.l -
-. The commandant of this post has recei-
yed orders to build two six gun batteries at
the waters edge, opposite the town. We
have no armed vessels-the British have
three.-We feel uneasy as to the first onset;
the British in front and the savages on every
other side, place us in very perilous situa-
tion, and we look forward with extreme
anxiety"
From the .Northamhton, Penn. Farmer.
{ Norfhomffon Patriotism. 1t is with
pleasure we announce that the Easton Light
Infantry commanded by capt Nungesser,
consisting of 40 in Complete uniform, have
unanimously offered their services to the
governor of this commonwealth, as a part Of
the quota OF this state, agreeably to late
law of Congress.
i, A fine troop of Cavalry commanded BY
capt. Jarrett, Consisting of fifty i'm uniform
have also rendered their services to the 90
vernon.
n new and handsome company of Rifle
men, commanded by captain Gress, con
tisting of 60 in uniform, have likewise ten
dered their services to the governor. The
above are attached to the 71st regiment.
A fine troop of Cavalry commanded by
capt. Hutchinson, in Mountbethel, attached
TO the 9Th regiment, have also rendered
their services to the governor of this COM
monwealth.
We think it necessary to state that the
above volunteers are composed of gentle
men of different politics. 1t reflects great
honor on, the patriotism of the officers and
men OF those companies, and we have no
doubt but there are more Companies i'm the
County of Northampton will follow SO lau.
dable and honorable an example.
New York, May 81.
The Letters per the Hornet, from Cher
bourg. were not delivered till yesterday
they confirm the news in yesterdays Ca
zette. that Mr.. Barlow, our minister in
France, has effected nothing towards the
removal of the French DEGREES as far as
they relate to our vessels, or has made any
FARTHER progress in an adjustment Of the diff
terences between the two countries. =
Per the Rornct.-The river Garonne
was closely blockaded by British vessels of
war. The Emperor had recently granted
eighty licences, which knocked down colo
NAL procuce.-The Eliza & Mary, of Sa-
lem, from England, was permitted TO enter
At Cherbourgh. and her cargo was sent to
Paris.--The brig Shakespeare from ST. Ma
rvs, for England, was sent into La Hoyue
by the French, and cargo landed without
trial.
From 81. Domingo.-Capt. Newson, of
she brig Henry Glider, which arrived here
this day in Is daysfr Jacduemel, informs
chat on the last Of April and the LIST of Nav.
Christophe made three desperate attacks on
Port-au- Prince, and that he was repulsed
each time with great loss.
BALLsToH SPA, IN. W May 10.
We are informed that Gen. Dearborn
waited at Albany from Monday till Friday.
for the arrival of troops but being disap
POINTED he then departed for Niagara in
great haste-report says the combined Ca
hadians and Indians headed and led on by
tories, threatened descent on our frontiers
In that quarter; and we are apprehensive
there may be something in the report, by
she generals departing in such haste
Truly Patriofic.--O Thursday the 18th
inst. the troops at Milton, Mass. which
were to be detached, all to the number of
Il, like true sons of Mars, volunteered their
services TO defend their country's rights
The town voted to make up the paw of the
volunteers TO Is dollars per month, and a.
bate their poll-tax. One dollar and twenty.
i've cents per day is also allowed each SOL |
dier, when called out to exercise.
AS our country is on the eve of war |
with England we think the government OIL
the lattermight perhaps be willing to ex-
Change the American seamen in her service.
who, from the circumstance of being com
PEELED to fight against their inclination. mus,
be Improbable servants, for an equal nun.
Der OF its friends in the United States for
which we have no use. Suppose our 90
vernment should propose trade of that ma
ture. Trou Rrpister
FROM FRANCE. |
We learn that letters received in ,h;. |
city from Bayonne, mention war with Rms
STA TO be resolved on, and that Bonanarte |
will wage it with an enormous armv and
unprecedented vigor The regular troons |
of France were to be Withdrawn from Sna;n
their place to be supplied by new con-
scripts, who should remain ent;raI,, 49, a.