Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-07-12


wife, in revenge, as it was said, tor the
refusal of the militia to give quarter to
some FreDchmen who were on board a
barge which was sunk by our troops,
who continued to FIRE on the almosi
drowning men when making tor inc
shore. Mrs. Kirby was wounded and
was taken care of by British surgeon
It was believed at Hampton that nearly
all the plundering was committed by the
negroes, and while our informant was
there he saw a number of articles
5ro't to the magistrates which had been
found secreted in Negro Houses, in and
about the town. The negroes had the
address to induce the English to believe
that BODY of 5000 men were co ning
against them, when they Immediately pu'
off TO their shipping, leaving part OF
their property behind. They then pro-
ceeded to the American troops aud told
hem the British had landed large al
dtional force and we're making prepare
tons to attack item, which induced 4
retreat 10 York Town, s. by these means
left the place open TO be plundered by
the negroes.
Admiral Warren expressed his regret
that the inEabitants OF Hampton had not
all remained, as in that case no plumber.
ing would have HAPPENED, as the sole
object in going there was to procure
water and other supplies.
1t was not for nothing that b.
naparte has so often declared that tie
loves America. lie has reason good.
He has received from America not
less than 10 millions of dollars to-
wards carrying on his wars what
By the ayails Of the purchase of
louisiana, and what with the booty
obtained by plundering our COM
merce. from which he took II mil
lions at one squeeze. Which OF bis
allies has contributed to his cause,
in cash amount. so abundantly, in
proportion to its means. as America
his darling? Or who OF his friends
have rejoiced more heartily at his
conquests. or mourned more punsent-
" over his defeats than certain
description of the republicans OF
America : Nay more, America has
voluntarily put herself in the dust.
that he might he exalted. She has
stripped herself Of her bcastiinl or
naments. that his glory might be the
more resplcndent. She has done
ppnance. suffered privaiions, shut up
her wonted sources OF wealth and en-
ioyment. and brought poverty upon
herself. that his throne might be es-
lahiished over the earth. For him
she has encountered perils on the
land, and perils by water. For him
she has iavished her blood. What So
vcrcing power else did ever make.
Voluntarily. such an immense sacri>
flee Of its own Interests, to please
another soyereing power? America
had a revenue of 16 or IL millions.
fed by a vast commerce. which.
though greatly embarrassed, was yet
more lucrative than it could have
been IN time of general peace in
Europe. This commerce she des-
troved with her own hands and ny
il ruined her merchants, and beg
CARED her treasury. And why! 1t
was the ill Of Bonaparte. lie
spa:.e, and il was done. And upon
this act Of obedience to his mandate
he has openly bestowed his applause.
not only once, bat over and over IA
gain. America, though by the ia
vor Of providence situated al a vast
distance from the theatre Of war, OF
her own accord leaned into the flame
and engaged in the dire conflict
Was there on her part any new
cause OF war? Yes. there was one,
and one only. The set time had
now come when she must cause her
rights toshe respected. 1t was the
crisis when Bonaparre needed her
aid the most ; when he was prepar-
ing 10 strike the blow that should
whelm the nations which had dared
10 dispute his will. II vas the mo-
ment for lending effectual aid toward
his advancement 10 universal empire.
1t is no wonder that Bonapar'e
loves America who. for his sake.
en'lures woes heaped on woes.
Witness her Hncxampied rerseve-
rance in his cause. What a spectacle.
While the enslaved nations OF Eu-
rope are struggling to break the
chains Of the fell despot. republican
America is doing what in her lies to
paraliZe their Efforts. and TO rivef
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