The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1813-07-01

nat tfa cdrnTrsnCSr OK set1 Packer here had
'eported the said York, AFTER his capinre, ~
The Marshal, as q Prisoner OF War---thai said
York went three cruizes in the liverpool
Packef--,hat previous TO the second cruire
he was forced on board, or that there was IN
appearance of force used--that he went on
board voluntarily the last cruize--,hat during
the said three cruizcs, csrtels with American
prisoners had been sent from the Liverpool
Packet 20 the United Statcs--that when said
Liverpool Packet was captured by Captain
Shaw, tho said York was under arms, as
were the crew on board. From the tcslin,o-
nv Of Mr.. Thases G.. Eca,on, corroborated
by that Of Captain George j. Bennett and
Capt. George Huntrcss, II appeared that
York, when orders came 10 put him in irons,
Of his own free will and accord, confessed
that il was no, EngIishmcn, but his own
countrymen had brought him to this, and il
lie suffered, they should suffer with him
that he was taken in brig by the Liverpool
Packet, and had the promise Of Capt. Bass
that be would set him on shore in America,
as soon as possible--shas he continued In the
ptiseleer until they made their cruixc and he
wen, on shore TO some towns and returned a
gain 10 the same yesssl, and went another
cruise With the ssme as bcfore--that the
Liverpool Packet belonged to . numbsr b 1
owners, and four or hve lived in BOSTON
as also the Sir John Shcrbroke, belonged to
the same conce.ll--that they had four or hvc
Chcbacco Boats going hack aud forward from
Boston to Liverpool and Halifax to give IN
formation wheo vessels were 10 sail, that
they might come oat and take them"
Capt, Huntrrss testified that York confcs-
sed 10 him that " they would not let him go"
from the Liverpool Packet--,hat Chel,.cco
boats came from Boston, and he was dotain-
ed for fear that he should give the indorma-
ton
The Defence was, that said York was
passenger and went on board the Liverpool
Packet under the assurance from the com
msnder thereof, that he should be set ashore
upon his own couoty-ihst he had no trai-
torous intent.
I, appearing TO the court that the evidence
supported the claimant, said York was order
ed 10 be committed to prison, and there de-
tsined until discharged by order of law.
1t is painful for Us to remark that party
| politics should have any influence upon the
public mind, relative TO the innocence or the
| guilt OF the respondent, aod we extremely
regret that any evidence upon The exsmina-
iion, should have cast suspicion upon The
Allegiance Of any citizens in the town Of Bos-
| on.--Portsmoafh ". H. War Journal, June "a.
| NEW SPECIES OF FELECTIONEEING
| Capt. Berrian, Of the sch. Loraon, captur-
ed by the British squadron off New London,
informs, that while on board the Families,
| Com. Hardy observed thar " hi. orders were
to distres The enemy and that he was de-
termined to punish the coasters, end !edrn
t..sm 30 vbte differently and turn ont the prcs.
ent administration" &c.--Com. Hardy was
furnished with newspapers, bread, &c. by
people from New London, and other places
while Capt. q. was On board tho Ramiles.
---- rs. Reg.
! Prior 70 the tsking OF Fort George, three
Americans in The camp who refused 10 bear
arms, were by the orders Of Col Clark takcr
on, aud without ceremony, shot {! TtSs In
human wretch met with hi: deserts soon Of
tcr--Ahe was killed at the time Of the surprixe
Of the troops under Generals WiId!cr anu
Chand!er.--iaa. Cdroa.
Two Lieutcnants, three Midshipmen .wc
Sailing Masters, and over one hundred zinc
SsaUen, left the Navy Yard in CharlestowI
on "Wednesday last for tho Lakes.--- Bost Pat
Arrived at Portland, sch. Alexander, o
Frankfort, (Maine.r She had been captured
by the British privateer Retrieve, and sent ,c
Halifax aud when within two miles of the
light, was rccaptured by the Young Teazet'
| IN WIHPRESSED AMERICAN!
Extract of letter Com Bri5getown, dated June u
"a letter was found in Junk battle on
the Atlantic shore at Chatham, (Conucsticut,
last Tuesday, directed to the Collector at N
York. Ths writer subscrlbes his name Johr
Banks: says he belongs at Hampton, Wiz.
that he was impressed on board the Families
between five and six years ago has an uncle
and brother in Hampton and wishes ths
| Collector to inform his friends, that they
may take measures to 1ibera;e BIN. The
letter ~as dated in April last."--Afer. .1dv.