The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1813-07-16

q as reisioasiy as any fact beyond denio,.
MRS. Turnbull was pursued up to her
VAST In inc water and dragged on shore
by 70 or IL OF these ruffians, who satiated
tneir brutal desires upon her, after pulling
OF her Clothes, stockings, shoes, &c. This
was seen by your nephew Keith and MANY
others--Another case-A married woman.
her name unknown to me, with her infans
child in her arms (the child forcibIv DRAG.
ged from her) shared the same fate T,so
young women, well known to MANI whose
names will not be revealed ar Ri. t;,,.
suffered in like manner. sDr. CoI,nn
Parson Halson, and Mrs. Hopkins have in
formed me of these particuiars-Ano,be,
in tic presence of Mrs Hope, had her
gown, &c. cut off with a sword and viz
lence offered in his presence, which he en-
dcavored to prevent. but had to Quit tI,.
room, leaving the unfortunate victim ia
their possession, who no doubt was abused
inthe same way. Hold Mr.. Hope Hinself
was stripped naked, pricked with bavo-
net IN the arm and slapt in the face-ana
were to mention hundred cases in adJ;-
ton to the above, do not know that + sbouJa
exaggerate.
The loss of the British as acknov.
lodged by an officer to lieut.. Parish was 100
killed and 80 or s5 wounded, among which
was one col. and captain of Marines kil,ed,
and licutenants wounded. They b.v.
since leaving Hampton taken possession Nc
Old Point Comfort, pitched their tents. and
sunk wells for the purpose of waterin-
their shipping. Twas at fort FIELDS. (can,
tain Cooper's seat) on Wednesday last, and
every thing is taken away or DESTROYED
10 give you an idea Of thciriittlencss the,,
actually made fire under my plough ana
burnt the stock up. My dear friend. am
sorry to say that this county is nearly ru.
med. You among others will feel the lose
materially, five of your negroes have ioin.
| ed them, and have no doubt but nine.
| tenths OF them will abscond, unless the
enemy can be driven from the Point. Mr..
! Cary has lost ll-Mr. Booker s-Edward
Rudd !, and several more from Mill creek
Towel, at Newport News has lost s-Old
MIR, Skinner every one he owned. and
Others In like manner. They are poino.
| oft every day--this is too bad-TXere is .
eomfany IF them formed, uniformed and
trained TO arms regularly, they however, as
well as their employers, are not to be dread
ed. Three deserters state that thew are
about to sail for New.London with a view
/ OF attacking that place, and that they can
muster 1000 men IN this feet. Excuse
this scrawl, tits now near twelve, and ali
around me sleeping-Capi. Servants rifle
men and seventeen of my troop forming
small detachment, under my commend,
are stationed at capt. Armisfead's house
where have to keep a yigilant lookout to
prevent their catching me, as they say thew
want TO lay their hands ON Cooper of the
cavalry"
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| The former Of these gentlemen acted
as surgeon to The detachment fateLu SIN
fioned at Hampton, and is a young eenfi..
man Of the first reshecta5ihty. The lute,,
is tresidens Of the .deademy at that hlace
and stands deservediy high in hubHc essi-
nation. Mrs. Hopkins is also ladv Of
Uery high resheetu6iHty, and ofthe most I'M.
questionable peracity.
! I This zDorthy old gentleman is boqyi,a.
beneath the Treasure Of age being uhzparSs
Of IS or 10, if nor older, has numerous
family, most Of them sons, now in sle scr
vice either country.
RICHMOND, July IS.
Gallant Erhioit Of VIRcIwIA MJL1qL,.
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