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The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-06-08
y NEW Yozg, June g
Late from, Commodore Decafmr's
--t~ SOHAnRON


The Revenue Gutter Active, Capt. Brewster. re-
turned to;port yesterday from Com. Deeaturss
squadron, which we're left at anchor on Sunday
morning, otf New london, the point OF Fishers
Island. Capt. Il. states, that they had Information
that three British ships Of the line. friSate, and
sloop CT war cruikng oa Montaug aud could
be distinctly from Com. Deeatur's squadron
The Families and La Hsgue, 7A's. frisate Orpheus,
and sloop OF war Atalan,a the enemy squadron
oil MontaIg, excepting one skip ct the line, name
not known. The enemy eruise from Montaug
Point to block Island, Point Judith, aud thence to
Gardner's Island.
The Scocrge prvateer left our squadron, aud
went to Friday night The sehr. Little
Charles went into New London.
From SANDY Hook 1--WE learn that on Sunday
evening last, seven boats, with muiied oars belong
ing TO the British squadron off this port, made an
| tempt to land on Sandy Hook. Their object evil
IDENTIFY was to attack by surprze: but the centinel
discovered their approach before they landed and
fred upon them. The Picquet guard then took
the alarm and paured volley into the boatsi they
| returned the fire and instantly pulled of to the
| squadron. The garrison Immediately put un
der arms and re aimed until sun-rse next morn
| ing.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-06-08
FROM SOUTH-AMERICA.

The schr. Elizabeth, Manning, % days
from Laguira, arrived at Newport on the
18th instant.--Capt Nj. informs that the
independents (the natives of the country,
who are endeavoring to establish govern
ment independent of he mother country
have possession of nearly the whole of the
provinces of Cumana, and have defeated the
RoyaEsts in several engagements. On the
goth of April they defeated the opposing
army, and most Of them afterwards Joined
the independent standard. To the leew ard,
the Independents have taken Maricaboa &
Coro J; and were about forming junction
with the army to windward. They have
taken Corobaco, ia the interior of the pro-
vince, about six days journey from Carrac-
cas-.
Capt. M. also informs that Miranda had
been released from prison, in consequence
OF an order from Spain, and was in Porto
Cavello the Goth of April.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-06-08
BALTfMoRE YoLuNrEERs.

PostcTipt of letter fron OF the Baltimore Vo,
lunteers to a gentleman in this city.
" Tell the ladies of the It'll SURYa, that the stan.
dard they presented to US WAS PLACED ON THE
HIGHEST PrNACLE THE Governments
house IN THE CAPITAL OF UPPER CANADA;
and that our brave boys fought CALAMITY to
protect & secure it."
letterfFo NJ WeoIsey, Es1. father Of the gsf.
liant capt Wool,ey, ofthe Oneida brig, To the edor
Of the Weekly Reg ster, gives the following state.
ment of the naval forces lake Ontario
AMERICAN
Ship Madison, o. 32b earronaies.
Brig Oneida. 1s BIB do.
sehooners, Iong 5s's and 2a's and other waisi
vessels taken ut York CARRYING 90 gnns.
New ship 50 guas, to he rsady June 10, expect
ted 90 be called the GENEEAL PIKE.
New Frigate at kingston, Sc 3ab sarronades
Sh,p,Royai George, % 90
Prince Regent 1924
Earl Mora, ~
ssehooners. Gor guns
The letter aIsoinfor'os ,r IF TIE arrival .f Sic
James l.. Yeo at Kingston, VIII otter Captains. &c
s,an'poftinB up the ST. Lawrence 90 be built "a
Kingston.
NonvoLK, June 9.
on Monday last MAYOR GEEERAT.
HAMPTON and suite left this place. The
NTtHtIdi, we understand WIZ nave dn I'M
portant cgmaand in the Nnr,hern Army
During tie short period thai General Hamr-
ton has comm tpded in th; district, he haS
rendered himself highly acceptable to the
officers and soldiers OF the army, and not
less So 10 he citizens. The command again
deyoiYes ou BRIGADIER general TAr-
Lon.
Yve have very rarely taken notice of mi
tt4ry affArs but having this occasion, we
shall avail ourselves To express, not only
or own. but we believe the opinion cf al,
wh" have had an opportunity Of obssrv-
ing.
The Army a. this place bertn to assem-
~ sore Un,s ia February last. and was at
fir.t co'npN.e brincipaily ot militia and vo--
ianree"s. -Every one knows how Gii'cult &c
= to crtsyl'sh that dist' .'n- anong the
r'i.ii4- "hish IS necess .ut q" .ndrr t ef-
e. e''. W. saen aecu. nc'ed nome, 30
ifrHr 'rr,asot intimac ~.:s. tHsir .',iccrs
-iI wprf ,u;tauces thu 9iis0' Dtc,ijtns
pe-er ~ lant in tn ~ Hod frtust. !"
r =. rrses de1. couo.irs. liz p7 r.accis
49, las. tavg.. nct le4s:, o. 49,. .a,r-
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-06-08
MEXICAN PROVINCES.
:" NATCHIToC Apri

NAf(HlT oCHES, Aprll II.
"Doct. Robinson has arrived in this place
together with Mr.. Despalier, who states
that before he (Despalier) left Lababin, the
Republican army had marched ten leagues
on its way to ST. Antonio. Robinson saws
he was at dinner with Saicedo, when the
same news was announced TO him. The Ca
bildo have requested Salcedo to remain in
Antonio, and permit Colonel Herara to
Command the troops, who is determined
10 risque general engagement as soon as
tie gets the enemy in an open country.
Gen. Toledo, mentioned in my last of
the 5th, is still here, and here he intends
remaining until he shall be invited by the
Republican army TO join them"
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-06-08
W1LMrNeroN. (Del.l May 81.


SUNDAYS ALARM.-Yes at
half past p. NJ. an express arrived from
New Castle, stating that the enemy's squad
ron, viz. the Spartan and Statira frigates,
Martin sloop war, and q tender, were in
sight under a press Of sal, with fair wind.
The drums and trumpets Immediately SCUM
ded the alarm--and the troops we're soon
paraded. The alacrity and promPtitude Of
the Artillery company was astonishing
Captain Rodney was absent; Lieutenant
Hamilton and Thompson, with the corps in
full uniform, marched for Fort Union'in less
than SO minutes after. the news reached
town. 'SAll the troops remained under arms
till might !; when, ascertaining that the fleet
had come absve Ready Island Gf SO high)
they were dismissed, with the usual instruc-
tons. Ready Island is about IS miles be-
low New Castle 90 from Wilmington; we
can see the upper end of the island from
this neighborhood /; but coald discover no
feet. The experiment will, however. shew
that very strong force alone can venture
to land near this post. ~
STATE SENATOR.---The Legislature
of this state. having appointed the hon. Mr.
WELLS, (federalist) to fill the vacancy in
the Senate of. the U. States, occasoned by
MIR. Bayard's resignation, adjourned on
Friday.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-06-08
ALBANY, Nav %.


The operations against the enemy we understand
delayed in consequence of the severe storm
experienced upon the lake, which lasted 4 or S
days.--Prevous to which considerable body of
troops had been embarked on board the squadron,
and became exhausted to render it
ry to land them to recruit their strength. In the
mean time the squadron sent to Sackst's
Harbor to land the stores, and take board
reinforcement of troops, which has swelled tue
aggregate of eur force at Niagara to aboat 5000
men.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-06-08

ty, they say, rejoice at the advantages OF one
nation over another, to Goth of which their
government or nation is friendly. We need
not make the application every reader will
do it for himself. 10.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-06-08
BUfrALo, ~. g MaY Ia

LV , HLUJ w II y why TO
Several persons apparently deserters from
Canada, last week gave themselves up to
the military authority. They have been
examined. and report that the British force
st Fort Erie and the batteries below, is
rising 600 regulars and few militia.
1t IS reported, that gen. Sheaffe, with a
reinforcement Of troops has arrived at Fort
George. The position is now considered to
be d place OF conside rablc strength, the Bril-
fish have constructed line of batteries be-
tween Fort George and Qneenston heights,
IN sach positions as to rake every possible
point decreasing the river.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-06-08

RUMORED ARMISTICE.-Am ercan-
tile gentleman has JUST called at the Office
to say that being in Philadelphia when the
same report respecting an armistice
was in circulation there which appeared in
Tuesdays paper here, he called on Mr..
Dallas, who also was there, as here quoted
in support of its correctness, and Mr.. D.
told him it was without any foundation.
E. Post
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-06-08
NRw-Yoar No. on

NBw-Y TX, May ~.
CaTfeL SGi!ed.-Tbe cartel ship Perseverance,
Capt. Din, sailed yesterday morning for Bermuda
and Barbados, with the crew OF the British s!oo,
Of war Peacock, and other prisoners ef war, in ala
about one hundred snd twenty. MIR. Storm of this
city, aud Mr. Hisinbotham Of Baltimore, have goae
out in the cartel agents for prisoners the Gorner
at Barbados, and ghe latter at bermuda.
, .1zer. .9lu.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-06-08
CB1L;corYr Nav Or

CHILIcoTHE, May 25.
Since the publication of our last, Il considerable
number of the Kentucky militia taken prisoners on
the 5th instant, have passed through this town on
their return home. They confirm the accounts
heretofore received of the late action opposite Fort
MeIgs Tie conduct of the Indians towards them
marked by those acts OF vindctye cruelty which
usually charaeJerZs uneiyzed nations and it is We
ry probable that the sangunary scenes on the river
Rasin, with all their soncomitant horrors would
have been reiterated the poor fellows had not the
late success OF General Dearborn, and the copse.
quent dread OF retaliation, somewhat appalled, the
savagss. Many OF our unfortunate eounlsymen were
however, 'nhn"nniy butchered, several wounded,
and aearly '''i nrqed and pundered of every thing
they bad, by .'r n.erciless allies of Britain and
have been oiised tn depend, ia great measure
upon he jberality OF their fellow citizens Tor the
OF returning 60 their homes. The state of
Ohio has, uF0n ihis occasion, acquired as much
houorfW her obe-a+fy tc~Rrds the unfortunate suT-
ferers, she is among her sister ssases
tor her transeendant patriotism, The afflicted Ken
tuekians have been Ted, clothed and coInforted by
the brotberIy Kindness Of the citizens of Ohio and
will tOabt ch srsh the remembrance of those who
hat bsffiended them in time Of need.
We learn verbally, that the citizens of Michigan
have, with Hberahty worthy OF limitations burchas.
ed about Sixty OF the unfortunate Ksntuckians t..
ken by the Indiana in the late action, ans that they
are now on their way home. If the report is, rs
We believe, correct, L VII! reduce the number or
those actually killed or R-s!ug some lest than 100
Its fact, no less dishonorsbe 10 the British ma
lion than true, that Gen. Pyoctor in order 20 in
duee Gen 1ecHD3seh 70 join him with his forees in
the late attack upon Fort Meiss, sgreed that. in
case the Fort surrendered, General Harfigon
should be delivered Up 20 tho Indians 40 be dispuscd
OF as they should link proper Although hu-
manty shuddera at lie Thought Of so horrible on
yentioh Tint made between the two sayages above
named, stli We obliged Reluctantly To eunfe S.
that II 10 Onig hsh the conduct Of tIie British 10,
wards tbs count y, IresiOus 20 and since the
declaration OF war, would have reasonably led us to
expect. FTedonidn.
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OFF WGNbMILL pOtNT, May 80, 1919.
The enemy, coosstlug % ship nf the ii,c, on,
rrsstc, one fender aid some small Graf. hi o1faDn
ny, arc just oil The RsPpabannook 1ltey appeared
To e. ON their way up yesterday, Ist are to-day
bequn, Iowa A sfip, brig and schooner nav,
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are Uti,erw ~ sl'oud perhap, hove had taci
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lis gNseh to.ae fegreitel that any vessel bat
tpore p@tot'a9J !0riga vcssel should be eiea.s,