The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1813-07-23

The house CT representatives have for
the two last days been almost exclusively
engaged on secret business. We can form
no conjecture as TO the nature Of it, but do
not believe it be an embargo, as the editors
Of the Gazette seem to insinuate as their
opinion.
We have at length before us the most
unequivocal testimony of the savage con-
duct of the English at Hampton. 1t origi-
nally appeared in the Enquirer of the 10th,
but we have taken it from the Philadelphia
Freeman's Journal Ga first chop federal pa
per) of the goth who with all those feelings
which aught to characterize an American
thus gives vent to his indignation.
(" The outrages committed on the unfor-
tnnate females at Hampton must be atoned
for by the most signal and ample ven
geance." 6 THIS" continues that paper,
" is no question Of democracy or federalism.
1t has nothing TO do with politics. 1t is
the cause of huu.anity--of dishonored Anne
rican fen,ales-there Can be no hesitation.
JUSTICE must retaliate-.fuH, annie and
COMPLETE. To-day, these atrocities, at
which human nature shudders, have been
pcrpetrated at Hampton. Tomorrow,
some of our own connections in distant
towns, may be the victims oil brutal yio-
lence.
Our readers will recollec, that this &C
count is derived from federal authority, and
OF the first responsibility that it particular
~ corrects an error in the Alexandria Ga
zette OF the l2lh, which should have been
an Involvement for its publication in tina
paper. Yet we are authorised to saw tina,
onowdenwas called upon to republish il by a
gentleman Of this place and that he refused
to Go so-giving for reason that he would
not interfere in the affair and that he did
not believe the statement Of Mr.. Griffin.
Hanson as soon as the news was receiv.
ed from the unfortunate Hampton, and tina,
the gov. was about to institute an enouirv.
came out in his Federal Republican in the
| most unblushing manner with abuse and
low lnvective against the governor. For a
specimen OF his impudencc read the follow
ing:
Hamfton.-The statement of the wo-
men OF Hampton being violated by the
british turns out to be false
| 1t is really strange that there are Ger.
tain prints whose sensi5Hity are never rous.
| ed except when the honor or interest oil
the British nation comes in collision with
that OF this country. Though we canne,
say we are at all supprized at the name,
In which Hanson's paper is conducted.
The printers of that paper are building a
! very large house in George Town, and are
IN want oil the means to finish it. They
must therefore give the most uneouivocal
proofs of their loyalty.
Hanson is very fond brubles (seaIs, KEYS
Sc like spoiled child these are thing $
IN which he must be indulged-and it was
found quite convenient to CRAFTY him. But
Wagner was for feathering his neast and
making hay while the sun shines" by the
erection of an elegant mansion, Benson.
Stewart, Pickering, sc. will therefore have
an opportunity Of maxim, suitable return
Tor the very handsome encomiums which
have been passed upon them.
The printer of the WashingtoDian, at
Leesburg who has about sense enough to
Sing sicdge hammer or act as secretary