Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-10-11
CE1LIcoTHE, June g, 1913.

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SIR,
feel it my duty to lay before you the
case of William Mcdowell Scott, late of De
troit, an unfortunate fellow citizen, who ha,
been seized and apprehended by the British
con, handing officer at Detroit and sent to
Quebec, where he is now confined under pre-
tence of b ing British subject, aud one found
in arms in behalf the United States against
that government.
William Mcdowell Scott is native of Ire
land, and emigrated t. the United States
about eighteeH years since. He resided for
some years in the state of New York, and IN
the summer of 1900, he came to Detroit,
established himself as physician, and has
ever since resided there. He has been ma
turalized agreeaby to the laws of the Uni
ted States, and this fact is well known to the
British government and both i'm the terrific
ny OF Indiana, before that territory was d
vided, and subsequently in the territory of
Michigan, he has held aud filled, with re.
spect and fidelity, some of the first Offices in
those two territories.
Snch for example, as a justice of the
peace and ajudge OF the common pless in the
Indiana territory and subsequently marshal
of the territory of Michigan.
IL all these 4ffices, sir, and in every other
Situation in which DR. SCOTS public and DO
itical character has been or can be viewed
he has uniformly manifested an undertaking
attachment to the principles Of our constitu
ton, and the administration of this govern
ment.
His support in the present cause, during
the time that general Hull lay at Sandwich
and Detroit, was not outdone by any person
whatever. In fact, il was his unwearied ex
ertions that have provoked and spirited up
the British to that line of conduct and perse
sutton they are now pursuing towards him.
Proctor, who sent him from Detroit, and
Sir George Provost, who received him at
Fort George and forwarded him to Quebec,
threaten to treat him with all the seventies
authorised by the laws of nations and the II
sages of war, in cases of an actual bona fde
British subject found in arms against that
government.
do not for myself, however, entertain
belief that they will dare to put their threats
In execution to their full extent. But, sir,
without the interference of the government
they will detan him during the war, and they
will make his life so wretched and misera-
bic that death would be welcome messen-
ger.
hope, sir, the occasion will be sufficient
apology for obtrudng this communication
upon you. | am amongst the number of
those who have not the honor Of personal
acquaintance with you. But general lay
Tor, who look to as the bearer of it, is a
gentlemaa to whom am personally known,
and who has likewise pretty correct know.
ledge OF the character of Or Scott
have the honor to be, &c.
T.. BRUSH.
The hon. James Monroe, Esq.
Extract ofa ietter. from John HfifcAeH, Esq.
agent FIR dmerican EyisoneJs Of 4oar at
HaIJoT' TO The secretary Of state, dated
May 28th, 1913,
u have just been informed by the agent
for prisoner, that Mr.. John Light of the
!ulian Smith, aprivsteeT commanded by CAL
YAM henry Cooper, win be detained here in |
consequence Of his having previous to the
war taken the oath of allegiance in this
province, (Nova Scotia) and Commanded |
vessel out OF this Iiace (Hslifax.) Mr.. Light /
was lieutenant Of the privateer when car |
turedby the Nymph, the 18th, May, 1873"
co., W SeoH 10 me Secretary Of 7uar
SIR, Us -''''
j think It B,y duty r. lac n fore 49,, ia.