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stop to enquire from whaf motives these
side -xuind Qualifications of the enemy pro-
|ceed--but il may not be amiss to state,
lii the CROSSE what we have heard on this
|subject.
lst. Gen. Taylor of whose love of truth
mo one dares entertain doubt, is safisfed
of fhe faef-- He draws his conclusions from
The renort: Of gentlcsnsn who Was sent
over 10 Hampton with flag oil truce.
I'd. A field officer now in Norfolk, distin.
puisted alike for his intelligence and his
sense of honor, writes to his friend in this
CITY, that there can be no doubt Of Hamp..
toms having been given up 10 liccntious
soldiery
Sd. There is a lady now in this city who
was on the spot while the enemy were III
possession-who, with her own eyes, saw a
widow, with her children all around her in
suited and hurried off by British soldiers,
with her clothes nearly stripped from off
her. She speaks Of the tate ola young la
DIV who was abused in the most inhuman
manner by these rufiians. She herself
sought out admiral Cockburn and entrcat-
ed his protection. The Inbred incendia
Iry, instead of granting it as soon as it was
asked with the unhesitating promptitude Of
an honorable spirit, paused until he had sa-
l5isfed himself that she was " worthy of pro-
ltection." He then advised her to keep
within doors, and not venture into the
streets He even framed an excuse for
permitting the Righteousness of his troops,
saying that g he had no doubt before he
had entered Hampton, all the ladies' OF the
place had lef,il--and, therefore, had given
no orders 10 prevent it."
4tb. There is at this moment as we un-
ldcrstand, a correspondence going on be-
tween gen. Taylor and Warren. We have
not learnt the parlicaiars--but we under
stand that Warren or gen. Beckwith says,
that if any irregularities have occurred, it
was because the officers could not control
such troops AS if it were not as true in
war as it is in law, that I" he who does by
anoM:r , does by hi,nsekf" The enemy
who employs savages Oh bloodhounds
against US is just as responsible for their
abuses, as if the very same things had been
done by himself.
All doubts. however, on this subject
must soon vaiish, as VIC understand that
the governor has directed formal enquiry
to be made into the circumstances Of the
case. Whatever be the result, whether it
goes to confirm the guilt Of the enemy, or
to wipe off-thc aspersions which have been
cast upon. him, we solemnly pledge our
selves to state it as far as regard to the
feelings of individuals will permit US 20 be
explicit.
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BOSTON, July s.

Arrived, ship Frederick Augustus, FL
tlred, Halifax. Sailed 25th ult. in compa-
ny with La Hogue, ~, said to be bound IN
to Boston bay. A74 was going in, also an
American prize brig. Passengers, lieut.
Cox, surgeons mate Swift, Chaplain LII
vcrmore and midshipmen Berry, Weaver
and Nichols. and SO seamen Of the Chesa-
peakc; also, l6 seamenbelonging to differ
cDt vessels sent in. 1t was said the Young
reazer was chased into Halifax by the John
Sncrbrooke, nearly up with the forts-and
that the Teazer hoisteL English colors over
toe American, and by that inan9uvre es-
capped capture, and went off unmolested.
BY this arrival we have received Halifax
papers to the 25th ult.. Midshipman
Samcwell of the Shannon, had died Of the
wouads he received in the action with the
Chesapeake.
HALIFAX, June 10.
Arrived II. NJ. S. Valiant and Acasta,
from off N London, five days with the
Ancric n brig Porcupine, OF 20 guns 10
men, 40 days from Bayonnc for Boston,
cargo silk and brandy. Sailed, H. M S.
Woolwich, with stores, for the squadron
off New-L. London.
A passenger in the above vessel informs
us, that lieut.. I3udd, and the other suryiy-
ing officers OF the Chesapeake, that were
wounded are fast recovering. Commodore.
Broke was also said 10 be recovering and
had walked in town.
Lieut.. Butld, Mr.. Curtis, and one more
expected to wait and come
with The remainder Of the crew of the Che
sapeske. a9,
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WASHINGTON CITY, Ju,y 9:
Ccfy of a letter from Ccm. LEWIS 10 tbe
Secretary Of the .Nauy.

oU SANDY Hook, July 6.
Sill have the pleasure to inform Won
OF the capture of the British slooD ,ender
(Eagle) which for some time had been EN-.
ployed by com. Beresford for the purpose
OF burning the coasters, &c Her force
was officers and l / men, with a SO, brass
howitzer.
This service was performed in most
gallant and officer like manner by sailing.
master Percival, who, with volunteers from
the hotilla which l have the honor to COM
mand, jumped on board fishing smack,
ran the enemy along side, and carried Tim
by q COUP de main. am sorry to add, that
In this little affair, the enemy lost the COM
handing officer, one midshipman mortaIy
wounded and two seamen badly. | am hall-
pyto say we suffered no injury, which is 10
eattributed to the superior manaeemerS
of sailing-master Percivai, and the cool.
nesswith which his men fired, for which
they all deserve well of their country.
have the honor to be, sc.
j, LEWIS,
Com. u S. Fiotiila.
Hon. WV. JoNEs,
Sec'ry of the Navy.
p. S. The capture was on Sunday the
4th inst.
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dcnce! "
I FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.
NEw-LoNDoN, Juty 2.
Yesterday the late British consul, J.
Stewart, esq. took his departure from this
place Tor Tolland, the distance Of 40 miles
froma any seaport in this state. In conse-
quence ofwhich, Gag reached this place
with aletter from commodore Hardy. adj
dressed to general Isham, STATING. that he
adreceived information, that Mr. Stewart
had been taken as prisoner of war. and if
SO, he should wish to receive Mr. ,nd
family on board his ship at the same time.
giving the strongest assurances (eye,.
Hedging his honor that no conim,,nica-
tons have passed between himself and
MIR. 8 but III the most open manner. Can
any one doubt the comnodore's dccIara-
ton, after taking into considerations the cir.
cumstance OF the flags arriving in II hours
alter MIR. ) leaving this place Cerfatnlv
not: Especially as the Families is anchor.
ed on at the distance of not less thai. 5or
mics iurther than where she lay for week
past.
The enemy's squadron are still a, anchor
without the Race, in sight of ,he town.
The con-. is greatly alarmed, he saws, he is
even afraid to eat potatoe received from
Yankee, for fear it contains tornrdo
1t is reported, that the governor Of ,h;s
state has prohibited any provisions being
carried out OF it.--Cotum6iGn.
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FROM THE RlcHMonD ENau1REa.
Brief and 6riiiaas Hfs7opr


or the GaHant Camha,gn Of The British
On The 22d OF Nav, W arren LAYS an en-
bargoat Bermuda-to keep this expedition
against Norfolk secret ond snug.
On the 9Th OF June, he sails-with pom
pots eqmpment,o of ships, and bombs, and
rockets and troops
On The 10Th arrives in Lynhaven Bay
On The 22d attacks Craney Island, from
which he is beaten off with tlisgrace-lants
his troops at PIG Point some desert, and
the rest retire to his ships without striking
q blow.
On the 25th attacks Hampton where
he meets with gallant resistance from a
handful of militia. who effected their re.
treat with little loss to themselves, after
scattering death amongst the ranks of their
enemy.
dis troops remain at Hampton a very
tew days, where they perpetrate enormi-
ties which will leave AN indelible stain up
on the character of the British arms AT
last they fed from it with precipitation IN
der the Influence Of causcIess panic.
Such are the fruits of an expedition.
which was planned with care, concealed by
An embargo, and eventuating in discount
ture and disgrace-O gallant admiral,
+" how we do honor thee"
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ENORMITIES AT HAMPTON

Some doubts have been expressed in the
Northern papers of the infamous conduct
ofthe enemy at Hampton. We shall not
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MOVEMENTS OF THE ENEMY.


Ihe enemy's barges and small ciait hav,
been up to the fesher par,s of our rive,
getting water The last accounts we hay
OF them. are from dispatch received b,
express from col Seiden, aael dated For
Powhattan, Tor Hoods,) July 7,h. The fol-
owing are extracts:
8 Late last night j received information
from capt. Benedict, dated Shoal Bay, in
forming me thai the smaller vessels joined
ne frigates and briggs laying off the point o
ohoais yesterday, and had put on board o.
ihem considerable quantity Of live stock
&c immediately after which the larger YES
sells proceeded down the river, leaving
behind all the briggs, schrs. and barges
shall know to day what course they wil.
take. l presume they will return up the
river"
1t is said that 200 of the enemy were p
lew days past at the old point light house
covering their watering party there, and
that they had nearly got enough water
that Cockburn. though his flag was lef,
standing, had gone to sea with a shin of The
line and transport ship-and that some Of
the irlgates had fallen down the roads, and
others had fallen into the roads.
1t is conjectured by some politicians.
that the ships which have gone and are 90.
ing out, are bound of -Loadoo. Fin
ne their Intention 10 attack Decatur, they
VIII surely rue the folly of their enterprize
we derive the following article from ain
unquestfonable source :sssa
information from the British officer tn
the LIST lieut.. of the Revenue Gutter states
at the affair of Hamp,on their loss was 1870
killed and 90 r95 wounded-that trans.
port had sailed for Halifax with the wound
ed which had not room for more. He
spoke highly of the riflemen, observing
that their iirst fire was deadly one which
threw them into confusion, and that another
such discharge would have routed their
van or caused them to have laid down their
arms Their loss in officers is one major
killed---one captain Of marines severely
wounded--one lieut.. of marines wounded,
since dead, and two others wounded of st
battalion belonging to the Diadem."
ENORMITIES AT HAMPTON.
Some doubts have been exnressed in Tho
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1813-03-11

y
(aJrderatrss, svho enhosed and voted againss
the sDar in tie Hsnee Of kefresenfafiyes Of
ire United Sfases ef .dmerica Janurry i4fh,
1918, on tie bill in addition 10 ihc aef, enn-
tied " I'm aef 10 raise additional military
force and /or other fnriiosfs"
Elm. SPEAKER---i am aware Of the dcIica-
cy, and novelty Of my situation, as well from
the indulgence Of the House, as from The
neStral course, which mean 10 pursue. lie
must have been indeed an inatienliye obser-
YER OF mankind, VINO proposes 10 himscif
such a course, without being exposed TO diff
cu,ics and dangers from every side. Our
county has experienced them too long from
the gres, beiigeren,s OF Europe, aod an in
disidual will quickly fud them here. For
even this House 10 not exempt from its grea;
party bciiigcrcDts, who issue their conflicting
dccrcss, and orders IN council and, in imi-
tatlon Of the hostile Europeans, il is some
times sufficient Cause of condemnation, to
have been spoken with by the adverse side.
Yet, notwithstanding all these dangers, 1
mean to launch my neutral bark on THE tenn
pestuovs ocean, conscious of the rectitudc OF
nay intentions, aud huinbly hoping for the ap-
probation OF my country AID my God.
The proper extent OF the discussion, grow
ing oui ot this bill, seemed 10 be confined TO
these enquiries :--Can the isrcc ooa;e mpIs-
ed be obtained J II obiainsd, will il accom-
piish tho end proposed AAnd lls,ly, viii the
force be all economical one IL the discus.
sion bad been consDed TO these LIMITS, I
would have Iisened, ADD not have spuscu
bu,, 5if, II has taken wider range, aud as
ssms' a moro ,mpoitant aspect. IL has
tbTacec ihc p'escnl, the past, and The future.
The csvses ci the war, and Toe rode Of con
,'luclins H. hay. been insc.,iyaied. md even
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Authorizing loan for sum not ex-
ceeding sixteen millions oi dollars.
ID L IL enacted BY NE Senafs and Honce of
ID Refresen,asives Ct fhr United Sfafes Of
fnerfea, in Congress assembled, That the
President OF the United States be, aud he is
hereby authorized TO borrow, on the credit Of
tic United States, sum not exceeding six
teen mii.ions of dollars, 10 &C applied, in ad
diiion TO the monies nov IN tho Treasury, or
which may be received from other sources, to
defray any of the cxpcaees which have been,
or, during the present session vt Congress,
may be authorized by law. and Tor which sp-
proprisiions bsvS been, or, during ths presen,
session OF Consress may be made by Law .
Previded, lhs, no engagement nor conuaci
shall DC eotercd toto, whict shall preclude
the Uni.ed States from rcinburs,ns any .sum.
or slms. th1s borrowed, al any time &ter the
expiration si swciyc yeags, from tlIc hrst Gay
OF Janrs'y mex Ind II r hereby Jarlhsr ds.
r.sr-f, inst IL shall ,e deemed good esr-
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Just received, and for sale, by
j lOHN B. LYON, Lysn's whaJ,
A quantity OF Patent SKY-LGHTS.
he 5as also fcr scls,
$500 feet OF Romsdells oars, of the tst quality,
various sizes SO quintals streights and shoai Fish
Mess Pork oid add Few, in bbls. sA half bbls with
a variety OF other articles.
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GROC ERlt.S
William White,

HIS JUST RECEIVED s.VD
Offers for sale, at the store, ns-,va formerly
occupied BY the Progressive Comrauy, No ii.
By WHOLES.1LE g RET.iiL,
4 General Assortment Of Grocery Gro kerry, and
Glass Ware, Gc.-coNsIsrINc o,-
Rum Black Pepper
Gin Ginger
Sosnias BRANDY fimen'o
Molasscs Alexandria =, c,rp
Hyson & Baltmor
Hyson skin ) TEAS. Wrapping Paper
Souchong Raisins
3ohea Tobacco
Coffee Rice
sChocotate Soap
e.; Il; e: e.: :;;; ::;; ::;; :;; T..
ALSO,--JUST REC EIvEO,
$50 qutnals Goldfish; hhds Moasses,
10 kegs Lard, 90 bags ". India CofSee;
1000 W.T.. Cheese $50 VT. Loaf Sugar;
10 bsis. Mess Pork bbls powdered do.
do. Cherry Juice; boxes Ncw-york Soap;
2 bbls Masons Gin 10 do. Butter
9 hhds. w. Island Rum 5 bales Upland Cotton
6 dox Felt Hats; 400 assorted BaskeB;
9 caddy's first quality souchong Tea,
10 dozen sets Of Measures;
large assortment OF Iron Eartherp and stono Ware;
$4,000 Boards, with Quantity of Plank, Shin,
&ss, Laths, Clapboards, &C. and sundry other arti-
clcs two numerous to mention.
The above articles are 10 be sold on the most rca-
sonablc terms for cash or approved credit.
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[P6dLlABED By .aIr1VOhIfy.
AN ACY

Supplementary TO the act, entitled TAN
act for the more perfect org.nizatica
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1813-02-01
foreign gutelllgenes.
Extracts from he London Papers.
Mboytait AezVS.

LoNDoN,DEc 8.-What a change in
'he face Of affairs has taken place In the
short space of three months ! what Il
change III the fate OF that man who see
med born 10 control fortune, and TO b.
almost above yicissiludes TO which the
human race are subject He entered
Russia at the head Of force, perhaps in
Guiding the Polish r.. nf1rcements, oil
not less than 100000 men Aud all
TINS army, formidable as IT was in mum.
Der, was rendered still more so by ito
Science, It's discipline and as experience
ms mighty army was thrown upon an
empire earnestly wishing to avoid war.
and seeking only for neutrality. But
happily, the wish to avoid war was not
accompanied with fear of encounteting
Hand the most determined valour was
sustained and supported by the most de-
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1813-02-01
5uteiligfnte.

NORFOLK, JAN i3-The EDgliih
3hp of war, mentioned in our lat, as
having pudusd a French ibip up the
Bas, on Tuefday night, proves to have
been the Iartarus iloop of war, Capt.
palco, and her chaie, the French ihip
ramerlane, Capt. Destebeeho, So
DAVIS from Bordeaux, bound TO Bal
timore, with a rich cargo OF wine,
brandy and dry goods = he Pilot,
who perhaps a little confuied by the
continued fire from the fartarus, run
her afho-e 90 AZ eai4dlc Ground,
when by more circunsPection on his
part, the ship might have escaped her
PURIFIERS, aud arrived fate at her port
of deltination The fartarus follow.
Ing in her wake. run aground alto.
but got off during he night by throw
ing nearly all her guns overheard
She, however, fitted OUT the boats
with the I'D Lieu; boatswain and 80
men, & took pohellion of the Taner-
lane-Capt. Deiteb Che and the Pilot,
(Mr oelden of Harpt my were sent
on board The Tar arus the latter IN
rsu a part of the Ffench
crew were .ent on ihore on Cape
Charles, in the man of wars launch
Mex, day the rartarus food away
for The Capes, and was joined by Two
other men of war an american ihip
and brig outward bound, were board :
ed by them-In the courie' of the
fame day, two pilot boats from
Hampton viGted the French ihip
one of them (the t'ee) took on board
the remainder of the rew&pail'enger,
in the amerlane, and arrived here
with them yelterday---The Other
1.-THE Rctfey) was chartered by the Eng
lilhmen to convey on board the FAR
tarus, as much as the could carry OF
the mott valuable effects on board ths
prize. Her hold was accordingly
flowed with a quantity of flks, laccs
&c. and the boatfwain and three men
put on board 10 guard the fpoil
'rsrr men coufierins themfelv-s &c
5c only pdDenger5. left the manage
ment of The boat enti,ely TO the Pilot,
while they went below and turned in
TO trial Of the Frenchman's Clare,
and Cogniac, iupply of which they
had brought away with them. The
willy Pilot, disregarding the injunc-
tons of the eksrter fa,ty, took advan,
tage of their inc ration to alter ttt
vsyage and having faiened the
matches upon them, tackled and ltooo
into Hampton Roads, ay' arrived with
his valuable cargo fate in this port
The four men were delivered into
the cuitody of the Martial, and thc
goods given into the hands of the rev.
rnue officers The prize crew pu
on board the fhip by the rartarus hac
orders, in cafe they could no, fucceee
in getting her of, to fer fire to her
and take to their boats. Ii was ex-
peaed lhe would be got off
The privateer Globe, Captain Moon
that has been laying in this port fol-
some days, went down yelterday fo'
the Purpofe of recapturlng The Tam
erlane from the Britilh. We have
seafon to believe that recatture ha;
already taken place, as the crew thai
we're left in charge of her, are faid c
have mutined ayainif their officer
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1813-02-01
15ritisb laalliamfrlt.

Prince Regents Speech.

IfWCe 8ttYeNl Opte(D.
HOUSE OF LORDS Nov. 30
This day the bufneiS OF the felton,
commenced with the ufual formali-
ties Soon after 2 O'Clock, His Roy
al Highneisthe Prince Regent arri
we'd at the Houfe attended by the
Great Officers of State, &c. when,
the MembeIs of the Houf, of Com.
mons being called in, His Royal High
ness was plsaied to deliver the fol-
lowing Speech from the Throne -
My Lords and Gentlemen,
1t is with the deepeit concern that
| am obliged to announce you, ar
the opening of this parliament, the
continuance of His Majeily's lamen-
ted indifpo6tion and the diminution
of the hopes, which have mott anx-
ioufy entertained of his recovery
The fituation of public affairs has
induced me to take the earlclt oppor-
tunity Of meeting you after the late
el ctions | am perfuaded you will
cordiallyparticipate in the fatlSfaction
which ! derive from he improvement
OF our profpects during the oourie
of the preient year
The valor and intrepidity pifplayed
by his Majeity's forces, and thoie of
his allies in the peniniula, on so many
locations during this campaign, and
the confummate skill and Judgment
with which the operations have been
conducted by General The Marquis
of Wellington, have led to coniequen.
ces of the utmoit importance to the
common caufe.
BY transferring the war into the
interior of Spain and by the g,oriou:
and ever memorable victory obtained
at Salamanca, he has compelled the
enemy to raife the Eege of Cadiz s,
the Southern Provinces of that King.
dom have been delivered from the
power and arms of France.
Although | cannot but regret tina,
the efforts of the enemy, conb ned
with a view to one great operation,
have rendered it necenary to with
draw from the siege of Burgos, and
to evacuate Madrid, for the purpofc
of concentrating the main body of the
allied forces thefe efforts of the en-
envy have, never heless, been atten.
ded with important sacrifices on their
part, which mutt materially contri
butte to e1tend the reiources. and ia
ciitate the exertions of the Spanilh
nation.
am confident may rely on your
determination TO continue to afford
every aid in fupport of a conteil
which has 6rit given to the Continent
of Europe the example of perleverine
and succefsful reliltance to the power
of France, aud on which not only
the independence of The nations oil
the peninfula, bur the beR interells
of His Majeity's domiaions enentally
depend.
| have great pleafure in communi
eating to y II. tn the relations oil
peace & iriendihip have been rector
ed betw en- HIS Majtity and the
Courts of St. Peterfburgh and Stock.
holm.
| have direded copies of the Trea.
ties to be laid before you.
In CONTEXT for his own fovereign
rights, and for the independence OF
his dominioDs, the Emperor oil
Ruff. has had to oppole large
proportion of the military power oil
the French Government, aiIiited by
its ALLIES, and by the Tributary
States dependant upon it.
he rchltance which he has oppo.
fed to 70 formidable a combination
comet fail to excite fen,iments of
laiting admiration.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1813-02-01
SECOND 4DITIoN.

SECOND DITloN.
nat oH , O'Clock.
MORE GLORIOUS NEWS
We stop the press 10 communicate 10
our readers tie Glowing mos, gIori-
Gus intelligence.
GorTENBuaG, Nov. 25-During
the retreat OF tie French general Ange-
reau, logethef Wild lis whole corps
have been cornpeiledso lay down their
arms ard az pr,sna..l. .oI war
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1813-02-01

letters we have published, that his men
are driven 10 sech desperation as to
suffer themselves 20 be taken by the en-
envy"
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1813-02-01

pretentions of that government have
hitherto prevented the conelution OF
any pacific arrangement.
Their meafures of nobility have
been pr:ncip ally directed againit the
adjoining Britiih Province IS, and every
effort has been made to feduce the
inhabitants from their allegiance 70
his Majeay
The proofs. however, which | have
received of loyalty and attachment
from bis Majeay's fubje6ts in North
America are highly satisfactory.
he attempts of the enemy to in
vsv'- Upper e.s;.sia have no oale
proved abadi:S. bss by ne ioiicieus
arrangements IT he Governor Gener-
al, and by the fk,li, and dccifon
with which the military operations
have been conducted, tbs forces of
the enemy aaemoled for that purpofe
in one quarter have been compelled
to capltulate, and in another have
been completely defeated.
MY beit Efforts are not wanting for
the reltoratlon Of the relations of
peace and ami.y between the two
countries but until the objca be
attained without facrificing tie mar
atime rights of Great Britain, ih4ll
rely upon your cordial lupport III a
vigorous rrofecution IF The war.
q nf'enen q tbe Hauye Of Common, ,
l have directed the Eitimates for
The Services of the enluinf ysar TO be
laid before you. aud entertain no
doubt of your readinefs to furniih
iuch fupplies as may enable one 10
provide for the great in ereits com
mit,ed to my charge, and afford the
beh profped of bringing the CONTEXT
in whicb his NJ. jshy is engaged to a
fuccefful termination.
NY LsyG5, and Gentlemen,
The approaching pira'ion of the
Charter OF the Eat lsda :. ompany
renders it neceiary that J III uld call
your early attention to the propriety
of providing effettually for the future
Government OF the Provinces of In.
dia