The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-11-30

New Orleans is the object of attack, has /,
ordered to that place the I'd u g. Regiment,
which was 80 have co-operated with the
militia OF this state in chastsing the Greek |
Indians. We think it quite as probable, !
nay, more so, that this British expedition is
intended to ravage the whole southern sea |
board FROM Charleston to Mobile, as far rs /!
their strength will permit. Perhaps, how
ever, they may attempt the reduction of
New Orleans and Mobile, as set off against !
the loss OF Upper Canada. We think it
more than probable too, that Augustine &
Pensacola will be delivered up 10 them by
the Spaniards. It's reported here and be
lievsd. that the Governor of the former
place has surrendered it to the ~"'s*-". who
composed the chief part Ct the garri son,
and gone himself to Cuba-Taud that some
OF the hostile Indians have taken refuge in
PENSACOLA. The Legislature OF this state
are now making provision For the defence of
the sea board against predatory attacks, by
turalshing supplies OF arms. Sc. To the mi
litla OF the southern counties.
Brgadier Gen. d. X. Williams of the
United States Army, WE understand, will
shortly take command of the troops now
under General Floyd.
Since our last paper, I'VE have not heard
OF any further attacks on our frontier by
the murders in Morgan, county, werv pur.
sued by the neighborins, militia as soon as
they Gould be assembled, but We fear too
| ate to overtake the Wanderers. 1t is yet
uncertain whether tits party of savages
were portion nf the hostile Creeks--ssme
OF the people in the neighborhood OF the
mischief. strongly suspect the Cherokees.
n Ettte time will Probably dsyslopc the
fact.
LATEST FROM THE ARMY.
Extract CT q letter from Gen. flopd 10 the
Editors, dated Camt mar Fort L.a.v
re-rcc. south Of F,i,lt river, SIR .Novera
Der, 1918.
Il arrived at his place on the second
instant with the first regiment. the second
| having previously reached here and no.
thing but the want of provisions prevents
our regiment from prosecuting its march to
the Chatahoochie. The Contractor has
not yet arrived, end the Quarter Masters
Department is without mcney.s The De
putty CONTRACTORS lrhompsonl has gone
aewn this river IN quest of Beef cattle, and
as he has obtained letter of credit from
COL Hawkins. it is hoped he will succeed in
procuring at least partial supplies
Major Freeman writes 10 his friend in
this place OIL the 18th.
To morrow we decamp for Cowetau
with as many Of the troops rs can possibly be
supplied. Two troops of Cavalry only will
SO on with the army; the remtining part of
my command, are ordered back TO the Oc-
musgec, as well TO reconnoitre on the from
tier and protect the inha bitants as to relieve
he army FROM the burrhen of such an ex !
pcnsiVe NUMBER of Cavalry, which are found
to retard its operations by reason of the
difhculty, might say impractcability, of
fora8lng them. Two troops will be station !
ed at or neSr Fort Hawkins, and two at the !
Alcovy. Captains Irwin and Steele GO on
With me. This unexpected movement is !
dictated by the receipt of intelligence, that
. or 1906. OF the hostile Indians have. en- |
bodied thirty miles from Cowetau and are |
about TO attack that place. The Runcer
who brought this infor,na ton says the Ten
nessee troops are in the mountains cuttiag
out a road.
" We have Just received intelligence that
the fires OF the hostile TRIBE, were on the
night of .he ninth seen within fifteen miles
OF Cows etau, bending their course this way,
with the evident design either to attack us
or intercept our march. That We shall
soon have battle there is'no doubt"
1t viii be seen by resoIation below, that ample
provisions has been mSde by the Legislature for
the present wants Of the army.
The following report of the committee Gu
the state OF the Republic, to whoIn was re-
fcfseu the Governor 5 Communication rcia
tive 20 the late depredations committed BY
the hostile lnsiens on the frontier Of Nor {
g9u county, has passed both branches
~ tje General Assembly, aud Yesterday
received the sanctinn Of the Executive.
REPORT.
Experience has taught * that the most
efectual means Of defending our frontier
against the iucursonS of our pt esent insidi |
GUS and artfui foes, is by carrying slaughter
ard devastation into their own country
And whereas the want Of provision and |.
means of transportation vial tend very mnch |
to ard the or grsss of the army from !
Georgia at present in the field, and almost |
inevitably pre- ent either them or the army
lr NJ Tennessee. from attacking and DIES !
troy,ng the Oakfuoky, or Upper warning
Or ek towns
ReSolUed, that it is the opinion Of your
committee, that some active vigilaut officer.
who may be acquainted with the Indian
mode of warfare may be tolerated and au-
thorized by His Excellency the Governor,
TO raise by voluntary enromeuts or ender
of service, number Of mounted rife or
musket men. not less thaR five hundred nor
more than one thousand, each furnishing |
their own arms and provisions If Convenient |
lit not by the public, for term not less
than fifteen nor more than thirty days, after
they shall arrive at the place of rendezvous,
for the purpose OF destroying the Upper &
most adjacent warning Creek towns and !
that the eTpenge Of the expedition BE paid |