The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-09-15

the British army had succeed
ed in crossing the river.-During which
tine Gen. Hall also fred fi,n, the batteries
in Detroit on Gen. Brooks army, bat with
little or no effect. After Brooks army had
crossed they commenced their march to-
wards Detroit, and when thcy' had arrived
within one mile of the town, they were met
bya lag Of trace from Gen. Hull, ard terms
ot capitalization immediately concluded -
Gen. II. lost killed aud 8 woundet,-the
enemy no; one.-1hc articles Of surrender
could not be obtained. although Captain Ba-
ker repeatedly applied tor them. 1t was
understood, however, that the Ohio Volun-
teers were to be landed at Cleveland. Ohio.
The regular troops to the number of 400.
were surrendered as Prisoners of WAR;
The whole of Hsil's forces were about
24O0. All tile Public Property at Detroit
vas given up. The brig Adams. lately re-
paired at Detroit, was also given up. Col.
CasS and Col. M'Arthur, who had been
sent cH with = detachment to open COM
munication with River Rein, by different
route frcm that of Brownstown, and who
were returning to Detroit, were included in
the surrender Capt. Brush. from Ohio, who
was at the Biver Rein, or his march to De-
troit with volunteer company, when Hull
surrendered, was also included in the sur
render
A son of Col. Elliott, Br. Indian Agent.
was despatched 10 River Rein, to apDrize
Captain Brush OF the terms Of the capituia-
ton, but beiag noble fellow, he refused, &
took young Mr.. EIli tt about 80 miles i'm
his retreat, and then let hira return TO De-
.roit Col. Brush it was expected, would
escape back to Ohio, should they attempt
10 pursue him, because he would have 100
miles start OF the enemy. The Ohio volun-
teers were embarked at Detroit on the 10th,
land we understand, have been landed at
Cieveland) --and oil! the same day the reg
uiars embarked and taken down to Maiden,
and on the Wednesday following the Queen
Charlotte, and brig Hunter, vessels of war,
and two small merchant vessels, full of
troops, prisoners, military stores &c. sailed
Tor tort Erie, where they arrived on We'd
nesday. And onthe same day the bave
4 lppecanoe Boys were marched under a
strong guard, from Fort Erie down the Ri
yer to Fort George, and from thence per.
maps to Montreal or Quebeck! Govrrnor
Hull rode down the same day.
There is no vessel in the British navy,
the capture of which, would give more
qualification to an American, than the
Gnerriere. The English Prints have pub
lished that the "Guerriere has swept the A
merican Heet, and not single vessel be-
longing to the Yankee feet dare shew her
SELF Added to this, we are informed upon
autho rity, the most respectable, that after
the chase OF the Constitution by the b. fee,
Captain Dacres came OH board the Frigate.
l. Africalne, very much vexed at the escape
OF. the Constitution, and swore that had he
oeen permitted, singly to have attacked her,
ne wou!c have sank her (ominous words)
ana that he would have ensured his being
kniShfeduPon his return TO England. We
do not, generally. appreciate rejoicing o.
YER fallen foe, but cannot refrain the OBJ
servatlon, that the honorable knight who
mas swept our coast, who tauntingly nailed
to his mast head flag painted with large
lettcrs OF " Guerriere /; hozo do you ikeis''
who would have ensured to himself a nile.
were he permitted when the opportunity
occurred, has found himself most woefuiiv
deceived. 1t will be lesson to him in flu
snre' tor he must now be conscious of the
that'he fought bravely, and would not have
any thing to regret from the victory of his
adversary, but that he previously made
himself SO pre-eminent by his conduct. He |
mas however succeeded in one honor. that !
of being be-mghfed. Dem. Press
We have heard that Capt. Chauncey or
some other naval officer is to have COM 1
mand on the Lakes. Carpenters and work |
men OF all descriptions 20 build fleet of
boats on Lake Erie, for all military purpo-
Ses' ana OF ample strength, have been
forwarded. Seamen are forthwith to be
sent on. II
COLUMBIA, Aug. 27.-The Speaker laid
before the house letter to him, covering
an answer of the President of the u. States
to the address adopted by the House of
Representatives at their last session.
- WAsHINGToN, Jan. 9th, 1912.
olR-I have received your letter of the
ga OF December, accompanied by an ad-
dress OF the House of Representatives of
the state OF South Carolina to which an |
answer is enclosed. / tender you, at the |
some time, my acknowledgements for the |
sentiments you have been pleased to add
from yourself; with the assurances of INV
great respect and friendly wishes.
JAMES MADISON.
j. GEDDEs, Esq, Sneaker of
me HouSe Of ReIresentatatises of
South Coroiina.
To the House Of Reftesentatfpcs
q the STATE Of South Carolina.
have received, fellow citizens, yorr adj |
dress, transmitted OH the 22d of December. |
Under the circumstances which impose |
upon the national councils the duty of resor-
ing 10 other means for obtaining RESI- |
poet to the national rights, than a continu- !
alton OF unavailing appeals to the justice of |
the aSgressors 1t is an animating consi- !
deration that the great body of the nation |
appear to be united in the conviction and |
feelings which Jon have expressed.
Our ountTy faithful to the principles |
which 1t protested and studous of the bles- |