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The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-10-20

! FRANKFORT, October II.
('ohy ola letter from the Secretary at War
10 his ereeHency Coy. Shelby, dated
WAR DEPARTMENT.,
Sept 18th, 1912.
SIR-Your excellency's letter of the 5th
inst. has been received and laid before the
President. The intelligence and patriotism
which have dictated the useful information
which You have been pleased to Communi-
cate, are duly appreciated.
he embarrassments attending the organ
izatIon, direction and supplies of any force,
with the difficulty ofdetermining the amount
and time which eXigencies NAV require, at
so distant point from the seat of govern
ment, have been sensibly felt. To find an
adequate remedy has engaged much of TIN,
attention OF the executive. From a board
OF intelligent, influential and patriotic citi
zens, much useful information and other es
sentlal advantages might be derived Whe-
ther they could be cloathed with the DOW
ers suggested, is question requiring consi-
Iteration.
10 meet existing emergencies, after con-
sultlng the lawful authority vested in the
PRESIDENT 1T has been determined to vest the
command OF all the forces on the western &
northwestern frontier in an officer whose mi
litary character and knowledge of the coun-
ny appear to be combined with the public
confidence. General Harrison has accord.
ingly been appointed to the chief command,
with authority to employ officers and to
draw from the public stores and every other
practicable source, all the means of effect
ing the objects of his command.
In the great and unexpected demands Gre
ated by the late disasters, it will necessari
lyhappen that deficiencies in the supplies
will be experienced every exertion how
ever IS making to provide for the troops the
munitions which they require.
have the honor to enclose a copy of re-
QUESTION made on Governor Scott. Should
acquisitions be made beyond the quota as
signed to the state of Kentucky, the Presi-
dent is assured of a prompt cooperation on
the part OF the executive under the act of
February I795.
have the honor to be, very respectfully,
sir, your obedient servant,
w. EUSTIS.
His Er. Coz. Shelby.
In addition to the supplies ordered from
Pittsburg, ten thousand pair of shoes, five
thousand blankets, tents, camp equipage &
quarter masters stores, are on their way
from Philadelphia for the n. w. arm, va part
of them at least are on their way, and will
be followed by the remainder without loss
of time
- Tt is LoDcd thar with the supr,Iiee nc
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Fifty Dollars Reward.

ID AN away, some time in Decels er last,
L e Negro Woman named TRLACE, 90
OF 30 years Old, of very dark complexion,
and when spoken TO, is anxious TO make her.
self appear very polite ore Of her eyes
Is weak, occasioned by having sore eyes
on the back part of her neck are scve.
raj scars by having seatons there. This
woman has an extensive acquaintance in
Charles county, May land, and from her
extreme art | have no doubt she has ac-
CURED item in Prince Georges county,
W shington city, Georgetown ard hexan-
dria. Not long since she was in Piscataways
and had changed her name to JENNY, and
lew wseks ago she was in TeDley Town *
GEORGETOWN AID passed by the name of Ma
RY SHORTER its believed she has pass
obtained from woman Of that n. me, who
had one from tae CLERKS Office oil Charles
County. She was at Rozier's ferry not lona
since and applied to Mr.. Davis to purchase
her, II is presumed she is lurking about
some of the above places at this time AS
to her clothing 1t is deemed unnecessary
TO msntlon them as she has probably changs
ed them.
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zabeth and Hester, John Kirkpatrick master,
from ST. Johns Newfoundland, TO Bermadas,
(arrived.) Aug Sd, A. nj. lat. 81 A, n.
lon. SO 27, w. spoke the american Prlyatesr,
schr. Experiment, 10 days from Baltimore, on
a cruise. Aug. 4, noon, lat. 96 40, No. lon. 60
8, w. boarded the American ship General
Colburn, from the Isle OF May, bound to Dos
ton Aug. 9th, / P. M. lat, "a 4S, N, lon. %
s, w captured the British Falmouth Packet
Prince Adolphus capt. Bolderson, from Mar
tnico bound to Falmouth, mounting mettle
guns, and having So men onboard Aug. 10th
noon, lat. 81 40, n. lon. II 2, w re-captufed
the American schr. Sylva, prize to the British
sloop of war Goree. Aug. 18th. 10, A. M
lat. IS 40, Ion. IA 80, w. boarded the Spanish
brig from New York, bound to Ha-
wanna. August 10Th, noon, lat. 81 Al, long
76 SO, w boarded the American schooner
Enterprise, from Philada. bound to 81. Jago
de Cuba.
The Goyernor, Collector, Posi- Master, &c.
of Demarara, were taken IN the Packer Prince
.ddolhhus.
The remains Of John Heard, Gate master of
the British brig Ranger, captured by the Prl-
vateer Matilda Of this port, after smartactl0n,
in which he received his wound we're yester-
day morning conveyed from the Pennsylvania
hospital, and inferred in the burial ground OF
CHRIST Church, attended by the Independent
Volunteers, commanded by captain Borden,
attached to the 23th regt. P. NJ and the Phi
ladelphia Blues, lieutepant Cole, of the 5oth
RECT. with their respective bands; the officers
oil the navy and army of the United States, the
officers of militia, as well as the off OF
vessels and marines iii port, and also a respect
able concourse of citizens. Captain Heard,
while living, bore honorable testimony TO the
American character, for the humanity and Mt
tentIon paid him.
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NEW YORK. August %


Arrived schr. Melinda, Norris, 30 days from
Alexandra, with flour and corn tor Boston -
Sailed in Co with schooner Henry and Gle
ment, Tor South America. Aug. IS Cape
Heulopen bearing N. w distant 80 miles,
spoke Delaware pilot boat, and was inform-
ed that two pilot boats had been chased few
days before, by two British briggs of war--one
OF the boats GOT INTO Egg Hgrbor; the other
sprung her mast, and was captured by them,
after being detained some time, and cnquiring
alter commodore Rodgers squadron, they re-
leased bim. Last Monday, off Great Egg
Harbor, was chased by British brig tws
hours, but getting close in shore, In FIVE ia
thom water, the brig hove about and gave up
the chase
The privateer Teazer, capt. Wooster, of
New York, on the 9th inst. off Cape Cancer,
captured the British brig Peter Waldo, R. w.
Herbert master, from New Castle for Halifax,
With cargo of English manufactured goods,
valued at 100000 dollars, and sent her into
Portland, where she arrived on Tuesday -.
The Teazer saw during her cruise, 20 sail of
English merchant vessels under convoy OF Sc
Seral ships of war.
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HALIFAX, On. s., July 81.

A letter from an officer at St. Andrews, Ja-
" 20, mentions that they had been, with their
convoy OF 90 sail, within two miles of East
port, proceeding to St Johns to collect all the
ships, when they were informed of an Ameri-
can squadron being at Campobello, consisting
Of two trigates, two ships of 90 guns each, a
brig, and twelve priyateers, Just arrived
They in consequence, returned to St. An
dFews' took guns from the ships to form bat
teries, and the Ipdian and Plumper are sta
toned to defend the entrance of the harbor.
letter from St. Johns, n B July "a, says,
eve are informed by express of an American
squadron in the Bay--the John Adams, Essex,
aOris and twelve gun boats the homeward
Rect, 40 sail, have in consequence returned
iato port. The Spartan irigate landed her pri-
sOners this morning and sailed with fair
wind in search Of the Americans"
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md using as signals, rockets and blue
lsu thai they had committees, delegates
lss' macks Of authority and subordinatlon;
o9u' ,hey were bound by an oath, pledging
in ma 70 secrecy, and pTonouncing vengeance
us .;nst the traitor who should hetray them !;
thew contributed 2 pence per week each
e', 40 General fund, and that they were made
= ssI;exe that they were countenanced, and
1.-The supported by numbers of the people
W. ,.ticularly in ireland, as well as by indl-
~ sp,sls of high rank, and ofgfeat wealth, who
MI hereafter declare themselves, but OF
later. the committee states that they had
w av;dence to induce them to believe. the
pg.ssseotations. correct. The report con-
,gsss. with, the expression of the opinion of
Ky committee, that such proceedings and the
sth were in the opinion of the committee
S;oav dangerous, sc. sc.
Tb;s IS the substance of the Report, which
Mes not contain any proposition for the re-
say nf the evil whose existence it establishes
hsyopd the possibility of doubt.
GLASGOW, July IL.
Nv an Anholt mail which arrived on Tues
L. accounts are received, that peace has
sasn concluded between the Russians and
Turks. The Emperor Alexander ratified
no Treaty at Wilma, OH the 10th of June. Rus
- has giyen up her claims 10 certain districts
.nthe Pruth and Danube. Turkey, on the o.
tber hand, agrees to put $4,000 of her troops
!, tbe disposal OF Russia, in case she Should be
attacked by Austria, during her present dis
mute with France.
The Russian Ambassador at Stockholm, it
{ sud. has received instructions from tbs
canrt, 10 settle, with MIR. Thorntoa, all the diff.
tersnces which subsist between G. Britain &
Russia.
We are glad to observe, that convoy OF
British merchantmen had arrived at Llebau &
RIGA. and were received as friends.
OREBRo, June "a.
A courier has Just arrived with the news OF
peacs having been concluded between the
Russians and Turks. One of the articles is,
that sAould Austria attack the Russians, the
Turks are to send an auxiliary corps OF $4,000
men to the assistance of Russia. The same
Courier brings orders from gen. Suchklin to
settle all difference between Russia and u
Britain, with Mr.. Thornton, and to request
Britain to assist Sweden as much as IN her
power.
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PHILADELPHIA, Aug. %.

Yesterday arrived from a cruise, the priva-
ieer Governor M'Kean, capt. Lucet, having
Drought in,the ship Prince Adolphus, Boa-
Sasrson, British packet, from Martinieo for
falmouth, Eng. and the schooner Sylvia, re-
captured vessel. Captain Lucet has furnish
% US with the following extract from his log
book:
Ertract from The log book Of the GoOernor
N Ksan, from PHILADELPHIA on cruise.
July 2lst, at A. NJ. lat 81 z, n. long 6S
wv. spoke the American schooner Rose in
Boom, from Rio JaDeira, to Fredericksburg,
slr. July 27d, 4P Nj lat. IS 90, n. lon. 81
IS w boarded the American ship Amphion,
capt. Jones, from Cape Verde Isles, bound to
london. July 10th, P. M. lar. 50, 81, n.
'O0g. 81 10. w. captured The British brig Eli
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BY LAST NIGHTS NAIL.
FRANKFORT, Aug. -.
.M.4LDE.H TRKEN!!

We stop the press TO announce the follow
ing important intelli9ence.-Ed. .drgNs.
MIR. Thomas Long OF this place has just
returned from Cincinnati, where news had ar
gived (by an express who had went ON to gov.
Msigs, from gen. HulD that Maiden had been
taken by gen. Hall on the ID INST with the
loss of 200 of his men, killed, and 400 wound
ed. No doubt was entertained at Cincinnati
of the truth of this. The attack was COM
menced by Hull Oil the lst inst.
The loss of the British is not stated, and no
further particulars known here.
An express sent by our governor to the
arsenal at Newport, returned last night -
Lieutenant Bryson of that place, writes that
Indirect Information had reached there, that
General Hull attacked Maiden on the at
ternoon- Of the first of August, and took it
that night. He lost about 200 killed-wound-
ed, unknown. The information was said to be
brought there by reputable gentlemen, who
had seen an express sent by Gen Hail to Gov.
Meigs, and who left Maiden at day break on
the morning Of the I'd of August. If true, it
will be confirmed by next mail,--PalLadtum
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sd do. The hon. r. M. johnson reelected
mo opposition.
18th do. The hon. Joseph Desha, reelected
without opposition.
5th do. General Samuel Hopkins; be had
two opponents, Messrs. Davidge and Lyon
9TH do. The hon. Samuel M'Kee, re-elect-
ed-No opposition.
9Th do. John Simpson, Esq. bya small ma
Jority over the hon Stephen Ormsby
9Th do. Thos. Montgomery, Esq.
9th Go. VIM. P. Duval, Esq without OPP
position.
The 9Th district remains to be heard from
Messrs Butler and Sharpe were the candi-
dates. We must also remark that our ac-
counts from the 9Th district are too deficient to
enable US to state with certainty that General
Samuel Hopkins IS elected.
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From The albany Gazette

Fit should appear that our frontiers were
designedIy leftis defenceless state, to induce
the British TO attack us;
II our cities on the sea-coast and our har-
bors were pnrposeiy not half fortified in order
10 tempt hostile feet to insult us
Dour squadron should be sent to France
to reclaim our sea men there IN bondage, to
bring back treaty OF alliance;
II Bohaparte should transfer the Floridas
to Us in Payment for his captures, con6scations
burnings. SSc.
IfFrencb military officers should arrive in
our squadron and be placed at the had of
our troops;
IfFrencb ships of war should escape to our
ports and b. manned by Americans;
IfCAnada should be conquered and BY us
ceded or guaranteed to France in return for
her services;
f. King in the south should stand up-and
an Emperor in the north arises;
IF ----we are .dmericans-
&c 7 IL g.
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TRENTON, Aug. II.

RENTON, tug. II
We understand that the Rev. Dr.. Smith.
President Of the College OF New Jersey, gave
notice 70 the Trustees of the Institution, con
yened on Tuesday last, that his state of health
made it necessary for him to retire from the
important office he has so long occupied, at
The close Of the present session-His resig-
nationwas accepted-and the Rev. Dr.. Green,
Philadelphia, was unanimously elected as pre-
sident from the first Of the next session-The
Rev. Or. M'Cleod of New-York was also u
unanimously elected Vice-President of the H.
stitption.
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Il SINGLE GENTLEMAN,

Who understands the following branches Of
education, to VII, Spelling, Reading, Penman-
ship, Arithmetic, English Grammar Gee
ography, Practical Mathematics and History,
would be glad to undertake the management
OF a School, the ensuing year, in a genteel
nelghborhood. He is provided with the ne
cessary Recommendations A lister to A. B.
Aqua, Virginia, willreceive prompt attention.
August IS law5t*
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OLD FORESIGHT:

From the NtgV Orl ans Gazette, July l6
From gey tleman imme diateiy from Pen
sacoa, we have received the loving inior-
nation, which may be relied on: A vessel ar
rived at Pensacola on Sund ~ the 5th instant,
with $50 troops, men IF colour, under the COM
u1and Of ar officer thai is to be goUcrnor.-
The vessel that this gentleman came passep
ger in was detained two days, to bring dis
patches to the Spanish consul and others il
this city.
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John Mcknight,
Charles Nick night,

A ucust %

FHE subscriber Intending to direct his
Z attention to some other object than
that of Farming, wishes to rent for the next
year the PLANTATIONw hefeon he now
resides. Upon this tract there are four come
Portable TenemeHts.
He will sell at ivate sale all the Stock
upon the Land, consisting of Horses, Hogs,
Cattle, and remarkable fine flock Of Sheep.
He will also sell five or six as likely young
n .gro Men as any in Maryland He also
wishes to dispose of the Land at present oc~
cupied by Mrs. Catherine Chapman lsIng
Immediately on Zackia Swamp, containing
about zoo acres This land is of good qua
lily and vcrv we'll timbered Any per,oa
wishing to purchase any Of the above dis
cribed property, had better make early cp-
plication, as in 10 event of their not being
sold at private, he will offer them at publie
sale.
William Chapman.
Port Tobacco. July % ~ IawttS
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THIS IS to gaUe Notice,

That the subscribers OF Alexandria County,
n tno District of Columoia, have o tsined t. o1n
re Drphan Co }rt OF said county, Letters Of
id MN, ,tlon, on the personal estate Of
WILLIAM N.cKSIGHr, late Of the unity
foresaid, de e4sed All persons having
clsms against tee said deccdent ale hereby
armed 70 exhibit the same wtth the vouchs
ia thereof to the suscribcrs, on or before the
5th day of January ne1, or they may "
NV be excluded from ali benefit 10 said es.
tate /; md those indebted thereto, are re-
qulred to make immcdi, te payment
Given under cur hands this 25ih day Of
August, 1912.
John Mcknight,
Charles Mcknight,
Idministrators Of HIN, Mcknight
AUGUST % So
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ALEXANDRIA.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, Augast IS.
"lo STEW
THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIME
HIS FORM AND PRESSURE.

EzESsz5zzzzzzzssEzEs
The proceedings of the meeting in New
York, which we publish in this days Ca
zette, furnish another evidence of the tenn
per which now prevails amongst the CONNER
cial part Of the community Should the War
continue for any length Of time, the spirit
here manifested will be universally prevalent
in the eastern states, if not IN the middle and
southern. A remark made by Mr.. Ogden IS
particularly impressive: What Che asked)
is the least important public law liable to be
hibited to canvass SO important law as one
involving the country in the worst of human
calamitics And yet to do so, has been brand
ed by the partxans Of the reigning admins
traton as treason"
We believe it would be no easy affair for
Mr.. Madison and his friends to collect such
another g assemblage" in regard to talents
and responsibility, as met on the present occa-
sion. The names of Jay, King and Morris,
rank as high for patriotism and intelligence,
as the names of any other men in the country,
When such men arc opposed to a measure,
who need be ashamed to agree with them in
opinion
Many late occurrences, however, combine
in persuading us, that the War in which we
are now unfortunately engaged will be OF short
duration, A happy prosperity will then again
smile upon US. Sincerely do we hope that
our fond expectations may be speedily rea-
lized.
Eiections.-The Election for Members of
Congress for Rhode Island took place yester-
day.-Peace candidates, r. Jackson and E. r.
Potter, Esquires War candidates, Jonathan
Russell, late U. S, charge des affaires at Lon
don, and Isaac WilbOur.
KENTUCKY ELECTION.
Co-,e.,oo- he retprnS Of rOun-
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Orphans Court,
August IS

Alexandria County, August Term, 1912.
ORDERED that the administrators of WV.
Nc KNIGHT, deceased, do insert the follow G
three times in each week for
tso weeks in the Alexandria newspapers.
A copy Test,
Alex. Moore, Reg.
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Thomas Burgess.
Charles COUNTY, Stare of A

Charles County, State Of Maryland.
n. All persons are hereby iorwarned
from harborlng or employing the above de-
scribed Negro Woman, at their peril, or
'lnder the severest penalties of the law,
T. 3.
August IS law
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ATTENTION!

Alexandria Independent BIues--Parade
at the Market square, completely armed &
equipped at O'Clock this afternoon. Cen
eral and punctual attendance is requested
roll call at half past 5 o'clock precisely.
By order Of CAPT. MKntgdf,
JOHN BOYER, lst oer8t.
August 2e. q.
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KENTUCKY ELECTION.

For Governor.-The returns Of 81 coun-
ties give Col. Shelby 1927, and Col. Slaugh-
ter 1896 votes
Fer Lieut.. Governor.-The returns OF ID
counties give Mr. Hickman le6o7, Mr.. Brad
ford 1889, Mr.. Ewing 1906, and Mr.. Cruteh-
ler 46S votes.
lst District. James Clarke, Esq OPP
position.
I'd. do. The honorable H. Clay, reelected
mo opposition,
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DOMESTIC.

CHARLEsroN, April 6.
FROMI SANANNAH.

By the gentlemen passengers in the s!oop
ABBY-ANN, Capt. Bmgley, arrived this
morning from Savannah, We are informed
that Proclamation of the Governor Of St
Augustine had been received there in v HIGH
an oter OF free pardon was made to all the
Rev oiutionists who " ould, within three DAYS
return to their duty AS subjects of tho SPA
nlsh Monarch with the exception of j. ii .
MIETosH, who is stated to have been the;,
leader and for whose head a reward was
offered. by our last accounts from St. Au-
guStine, 1t appeared that the Garrison at
that place had been summoned to sui.ren
der to the Spanish Patriots which, il an
pears they had not done, when the last adj
vices reached Savannah, Which are subse-
quent to those received in this city. We also
learn, that orders had bee;. extended To the
troops at Savannah, TO hold themselves rea
dy Tor a march, which WAS caused, IN SONG
neasure, 1T was thought, by information
rom East Florida, of the intention of the
AnGIdAS to assist the Garrison at ST. AupuS-
tine. The orders were from the Governor
Times.
April 7.
We understand that a vessel has arrived
at Georgetown, from Amelia Island. with a
cargo of British Goods, and that she has
been seized by the Collector OF that port
Tor violation Of the non-importation law
We also learn, that any vessels comjng.
from the same port with goods, notuithstapd
Ing the late capituiat ton. will be subject {,
the same proceeding IN this port until in
structions on the subject snail have been
received from Washington. Courier.
We are under obligations to several Of our
sSJiaein siiSsaS icr ooumasicsii -, Ics-