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Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-06-17
100 Dollars Reward.

100 D0ltaTS NeWdIu.
TLOPED from Fair 6eld,in the coun-
"a tyofFrederick aud Commonwealth
of Virginia, on or about the 9TH day OF
March last, negro slave named AN
THONY the pSperty of the late Will
liam B Page deceased. Anthony is a.
bout feet 9 inches in height, OF SUD-
substantial form, light yellow complec-
ton, and rather cf an affeminate voice.
He is about s6 years of age, was brought
up house servant and has been accus-
toned to tha, course of employment all
his life. He is slave of great capacity
and considerable ingenuity-he reads
he plays the 6ddle-and possesses
great mechanical turn--he can do rough
carpenters work and make combs. The
above rewa,d will be given 1t Anthony
should be apprehended at the distance
of 100 miles from Fairfield, and brought
to the subscribers living in Alexandra.
But if apprehended at the distance oil
less than 100 miles, Fifty Dollars VIII DC
given If he is secured ia goal, and no.
tice given to the subscribers.
IT. Cxronn
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-07-09
sULLY e. HENDREE.

Cabinet AIafers, Uhh9iyterers and Under.
takers. IN me Brick Rosy, opposite fhe
Gio5r 1oreyn:
aEESPECTFULLY inform the Prhl;c-Tb.t
q they have lad III an assortment Of the hes. ma
ter'ss, nnSi intend carrying the abnve h,,siness
IN all ITS various branches, and hope to meet with
share oi pubic patronage. They will Constantly
Keep on hani, Side Boards and Tables of every de.
seriptIon-i Ladies' Cabinets-Librsry Cases-Sophss
aud Beds,estis, of variou, p!ans--Natresses made
OF any size or quality every article IN the above
se executed in stle Of exeeIlencs and durability
inferior TO none on the continent Orders from the
country attended to with punetdalty and dispatch.
Some Mahogany OF the fra, quality for sale.
July 9. ~
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GROCERIES. 5yc. ST.

VEYfE Subscribers offer for Private Sale, a5 90 Ii
~ Yerruol hil-d sacks OF Salt, so hhis Muscovsdo
Sugar, 3e,O00lh Loaf Sugar in hhds bbIs and hoxes
part Pennington, best labelled, &c, 900 ID Coffee
part best -rsen, 90 pYncheons genuine Autigu,
tu"', paIt'ety old aud fine, ie pipes genuine Old
SIN prsof Cogn'sc Brandy, e5 Ibis Carutlei's best
rectihrd sVbiskey, 81 terces Upland, rs hale, Ist
quality Spinning Cation, 20 hhds Mol.sses 80 Lox,e
Csnuie s, SO boxes soap-Nutmegs, Pepper, Pimen-
TO- best Spanish Cigars, Imperial Tea Clio, olaf
y. sne.a Almonds, Ciaret in cases and casks, Old
Port Wine in bottles, Scythe Riates, nc ssc.
Ihey continue their regular Auction Sales and
as usual, make liberal advaneesin cash, on all CON
Psnments entrusted n their care.
MONCURE, ROBINSON s. PEASANTS
July Q. Wv
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Dr. tfNIHTDN

h DUChTED at the celebrated NJ edcaI School
= ot Edinburgh, having lately returned tn this
F'ace, where h. intendA to fix his residence. re,
Ptct.h'y ntofns the inhabitants of Richmond ant
ti y'cintT, that hs has commenced practice in tba
Various brsncheS OF Ina profession, and hopes that b;
-"s'lu0na aod pcrsi vers5 attention towards PRONE
rlng the welfare ri thoHa ir;risted 10 HE care mi
.e1 he trusts, with =" competent knowledge Of IN.
n"a'tny asd dissssed states of tue Animal Tcono.
n.y. he viii merit whtsver share Of patronage an
on hun ~ ~
bose laoclrins under the complicated pressure
~ poetry auH Gisr7s-, sre earnestly invited to
mr. apphc9tu'' or sdvice, sud msiicmes ". icb
sin be er|tuitGusy afforded them.
~ 3 Or ~. has his OH, e in Dee bo,,,e I'M
: !. ." airE"n' lately Occupied by Andrew steven.
juro vs.. &C.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-07-09
JUTSF RACAIFED,

E5EyF RAChLFED,
zoo isS'ra Hides of choice quality,
80 boxes " Hitte.aore's Cotton Cards,
50 o.. chests q boxe4 Gun Powder and Youo.
hyson 4eas, Imported in 1872,
Ioco ID. Pepper,
Ba',imove Ga Hais. cfysyio,s sizes,
N.iniow Glass, 6 z 10, 10 = IL & ~ x 49,
White Lead and I.,i,.ee 4 Oh.
AND Oh HAND,
40 bales Spinning COt,on Sc crates IL hevshes ads
elne EMS " arr, escorted; few sets Table Chs oi
excellent quality aud rich patterns sol sacks Salt
{yeTgooi filed, 10000 ID. Coffee Leaf S.sar, half
Pint rumblers, Scc &c.
For Sale opposite the Rel Tavern, by
June %. St
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-07-09
June %
roe SIZE.

TUX SNLE, -.
e the sign OF the anvil, main or L. Street in
y Histmtua,
II p"I&t5fe~ Suck a.. HarGvarc, Iyoumon-
tscry. CUTLERY. &c. sc.
The sUbeGrber intending 20 rstir. from b,,in...
as soon as pcs1hr, offers sale hy prra,e contract
On TIE most lbcru terms, his vsry valuable
SIOCH or GOCNS.
o purci"s r. disposed carry on the bu sines9 in
tnei'mond iAere eeinot be more eligible stand
Khan tn present, ss IL has ug. only ot,aneii zen
erAi &noNiedse Of siu and regular scsortr,ent Tor
many years being kept there, but ahorI5 yary com
so't"o'e accommodation tor large fs.niiy,
JAS BfEAM
= j. u bs' AGO for SALE ahaut 1oO Barrels fIo,nony
CorIi, very handsome Nm.l,srn inside Cose b.e
nearly ne and do do. Philadelphia Gix. botl, ID
tar CAnia5e9 have very handsome plated harneas-
also good sis horss for sale,
July 2. IS
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-07-09
BY GEORGE iaiY, Es0.

| We cannot commit this production to the press,
without bearing witness to Ike ,,eep if,l,r+..;on
WHEN Ut produced UPON the su,lience. AT the
recital OF several passages, the feinalel aud aaD OF
sehsioiity were melted into tesfs; aud when lie
o'",or came To that part os IT which reviews the
conduct Of The enemy It HAMPTON sut ~ .. 80,
iuuon which IT inspired to ayeng. ,ic ufiisnirv
tne feelings OF the audience, :. ii toue!,ati ,y an
electro shock, burst forth into q thunder of ,o
piause.1 r E,,s
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-07-09
SsL .dUCyI0 ~.

A FRIDAY, the 10th inst at the Store of the
400 lbs LOAFSUGAR.
goo Bags COFFEE,
80 Barrels WHISKEY.
Il Or. Chests Young -Hyson TEA very superio,
quality,
4Cosniac BRANDY.
50 Barrels tita! GREEN CoPPERA5.
90 barreis CUT NAILS.
WILSON, DREW & ROBERTSON,
.3ncfionctrs
.1"'t g ;is
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-07-09
MAKi,NK IN5UI.ANnR cn4pANY-

MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY.
IHG Directors ot inis Ius,it,,l,on b.,it.. bv d.
r',''hhnp ol thsir b1scd authorised me 10 rec i've
No' 2ns tp eospiess tie Capital Stock ~ ,be
s'.'a Notce % hereby given mat a bopk TOR this
= use o. no" open and attendance viii be.giyer
furrs me rsrsi L ,rs nf busn.ss ST ,b. an Ice a. IT,
.'g,Psny ~ ihe roon l@ie,y occupied as the Coiec.
Riebmooi. - June isis "''
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Az OR ALTON.

DelIvsred on tie S7fh .finiverSa-y Of fine
Iicon LHd"fendcacc,
At the request &c the Society Of Friends of m.
Revolution" in the Capitol in Ricamcnc,
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-07-09
HOfliis.

w Subscribers 'sve this day entered into part
-i5'P IN 1oo-O Hiee, uHder The lrtu Of Hifcbfe
''"fn@9rf. They are prepared 10 rr,pt hoo.
"' u''"ts, and execute .Ub5 Of All i .ssript,ops in M
sac. icst time and Ia Ia, ncatcst r,9uncr
THOMAS RiTCHfE.
DANIEL TKUEHEARr.
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NOTICE

NOTICE.
4 URtSfi uy absence, Of whiehI have r .retof,,,.
p , noiisef, have au.nonse3 Edmond Relgor,l h,
~ ''Aefnry,to laHssc aay .-s.,.css .erri,, ;.,
Manchester, June o.
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FARMER. BANK oF-vlReiNlA.

VSNHE President and Directors have this iay de-
n c'areVl dividend ut three aida quarter per
cent on ;i:, Capital Stock oil this Bank which after
Geducing the and quarter per cent due on the
Shares retained by the State, viii he paid TO the
stockholders, or their iegal representatives, on the
18th Instant WIZ NFKERyIS Cashi.r
july Sc at
40 hogsaeads Old RUM,
80 dozen snpsrior quality PORT WINE
60 boxes Pineapple CHEESE,
90 Into Spernaceu CANDLES
Go0 VT. kentacky SALT PETRE
60 kegs aud Eff GUN POWDER
For Sale by EDWARD HALLAM.
July 9. w2v
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WANTED

WANTED.
q PLNIN Cosk sai ~asher---Appiy 81 ;his o.,
81 ire. -it' - >''' W 70
Juue g.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-07-09

the hearts o. their cauntrymrn belief O,
the vital importance of uuan among tic
States-May this 'rnion, she ugsprine az u;
berty and truth, he like The fist. eierions,
lax e the last ,.tcr,l3l.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1813-12-01

ify gentleman from the northwara
we learn, that i'll consequence OF The
movements OF our mics, all the wo-
men and children had heen sent from
Montreal TO Quebec, together with all
movable property; and that eight re-
Simehis OF regulars had lately arrived
al Vuehec IN the Cork feet from Hall
TAX, and were on their march for Mon
treal.
Our informant adds, that every pos
sIhle eXertion had been made to defend
Montreal and gives it as his opinion.
that If IL is taken, it will be after a
most tremendous struggle unless the
rator of the British commander should
fail him.
1t is The opinion of cur informant.
tna' the battle will take place at La
ChiSe. where the enemy has erected
strong Qualifications, which command
the Lake, & where the principal fore.
OF The cneely is stationed. Y CIR
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1813-12-01
GENERAL ORDERS.

8djutant & Inspector GenerGL's Office,
Washington. 18th Nov. 1913.
n General Court Mar tial for the tri-
AL Of Brisadier General WILLIAM
HULL, will assemble at some suitable
place in the city of Albany, Estate of
New York; on the third day of January
next.
Presidant.-Maior Gen. Henry Dear
Gorn.
Misunderstanding. Generals Joseph
Bloomfield, Thomas Parker, Leonard
ovington-Colonels John II. Fenwick,
Henry Carberry, ssih Regt. Inf. Peter
Little, 3sth Regt. Inf VIM. N. Irvine,
42d du.-Lieut. Coils. Richard Dennis,
10th Regt. Inf. Samuel 8. Conner, 18th
do. ). 3. Davis, s2d do. William Scott,
36ih de. William Stewart, 3sth do.
Special Judge .4drocate.-Alex. J.
Dallas, Esq.
.9rmy Judge Advocate .4ssistans.-
Philip 5. Parker, Esq.
upeynumeraries'- Col. John w.
Livingston. list. Regt. Inf. Lieut.. Col.
James 6. Forbes, 42d do. Maj George
Bemford, corps Of Engineers.
By order OF the Secretary Of War,
A Y. NICOLL,
inspector General.
The Aurora states, that Gen. Hull
will appear before the above named
court.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1813-12-01

the nearest post of danger, and that the
only rallying word will be" OUR
COUNTRY.'
Feeling as the Captain General does.
the weight of possibility which rests
upon him, with regard TO the Cansti-
tutional duties of the militia, and the
sacred rights Of cur citizens to protec-
ton from this great class OF our COM
'nunity, so essentially necessary in all
free countries ut moment; toe, when
they are so imminently exposed to the
dangers eff hostile incursi0ns and DO
nestle diflirUi,ies, he cannot conscien-
tiously discharge the trust reposed in
him by the voice Of his feIlow citizens.
and by the Constitution of this and The
United States, without au unequivocal
declaration, thar in his opinion the mi
litary strength and resources of this
State, must be reserved for It's own de-
fence and protection erciusireLy-ex-
cePting IN eases provided far, by the
Constitution of the United States aud
then under orders derived onlg from
the Commander In Chief.
Giren aader my hand at Montpelier,
this 10th day Of November. la the
gear Of cur LORD One Thousand
Eight hundred and Thirteen. and of
the Independence Of the United States
the thirty-eighh.
MARTIN CHITTENDEN.
By his E cceitencg's command.
SAMUEL SWIFT, Secretary.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1813-12-01
--WNCHESTER-
WED.NESDaY, DEcEMBER i, ISIS.
Inc second year Of the Ectra c
~ette commences Uith this Nnmber.

variety OF accounts Of the action of
cornwall between the American and
British forces, will be found in this
days paper. 1t is dilficslt to deter
mine the actual result, but the most IA
yorabie accounts admit the loss of nj
least 200 on the American side. The
resul skFQnever was, we believe, suffi-
cientsSI's asirous to compel postpone
men. ofthe contemplated reduction of
Canada for the present season!
The Albany Argus, decided demo-
cratic paper and which generally con-
tains the earliest intelligence Of the
war opsySsions, says, positively, that The
camPaIyB'is at an end ard that the ex-
petition against Montreal has totally
failed A few days more will perhaps
enable us TO form more correct OPT
Mon on the subject; not however from
any thing which we expect to derive in
an official form from the executive, for
from his silence relative t. Hamp.
,en's affair, IT would appear that he is
determined TO Ike the sovereign peo-
pie IN utter ignorance of our ailitary
oPerutioIs unless when sueeessfuI.-.
Judging therefore, from the :;fnp ,l,s,
has elapsed, and the inter silence of the
administration paper on the subject Of
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1813-12-01

his opinion that the force of the enemy
was nearly double. 1t was then i'm
possible to retreat, even an attempt to
do SO would have ensured the massa-
ere ofthe wounded by the Iudians.-
Under these circumstances council of
war determined to surrender. The
brave and honorable lover of his coun-
try will judge, with what bitter and
Notifying sensations Col, Boerstler
submitted to an act which duty, hu-
mainly aud necessity had thus imposed
on him.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1813-12-01
BALTIMORE, Nov. %.

To The Editor Of the Federal Gazette.
SIR,
have seen the British official ac-
count Of the surrender of the unfortu-
nate tbut not disgraceful) surrender of
the gallant Colonel Boerstler and the
troops under his command near St
David's which is as base as it is I'M
founded. AS have obtained from a
source which / know, and can assure
you, is entitled to updoubted credit.
snme particulars of that action and the
motives which induced or rather COM
PEELED the surrender of the troops: 7
feel it duty which owe to that brave
and faithful officer, and TO those who
have the pleasure of his acquaintance
to make them public.
The imprudent reliance which Gen.
Dearborn placed on the information re-
eeived from some lying deserters. induced
him TO send Col. BoerstIer OH an ex-
petition which subjected him 10 the at
tack Of an enemy nearly double in
numbers, the American troops however
fought them bravely for three hours
& twelve minutes at close action. Col.
oae OF which wounded him in the thigh.
hose who witnessed could not but adj
mire his GOODNESS when, covered with
smoke, he rode from right TO left en-
couraging his men to charge; who, to
do them justice, fought like heroes,
and as often as they charged the British,
and Indians retreated. Even when all
hopes OF receiving timely reiuforoements
had 0eased' when he was surrounded by
superior numbers, after having seven
iy-three of his men killed and wound
ed he peremptOriiy refused 30 obey
the summons TO surrender. The r,
tish officer who sent Gag for thai
purpose tSea IbledSed his honor that he
had aeariy done .lhe force of thai H.
der Col. B. aud offered TO permit any
American officer to see his troops. An
officer was sent by Col. B. to examine
them' who on bis rsturu reported it as
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1813-12-01

we have collected a great mass of
intelligence from our army in the uorth
from which it would appear that the
campaign is at an end--and that our
army will have to winter on this side
of the lines, not quite so comfortable.
perhaps, as If in snug quarters al Mon.
treal-nor as safe-as no doubt Int
that the two opposing armies will har.
rass each other during the winter with
narauding parties. Fed. Gaz.
The National InteliiScncer contra.
diets the report of the loss of the schr,
Chippeway, OF lake Erie....i5id.
Extract of a letter from a gentle man at
Meadville, PennsyiN ania, TO his
friend in Philadelphia, dated No
vember 6.
We have had the most severe
storms ever experienced IN this part OF
the country, since the settlement of it
all the mouth of October, and so far in
November, has been one continued STERN
OF rain and snow.
1t has been impossible for the far
mers TO get their seed in the ground or
to gather in their fall crop. Yesterday
it cleared up for the first time, with
prospect of far weather. Ii has very
much discouraged the inhabitants, and
many are leaving the district
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1813-12-01

Whereas il appears, that the third
brigade OF the third division of the Mi
htia of this State, has been ordered
from eur frontiers for the defence of a
neighborioS State And, whereas it
further appears, 10 the extreme regret
of The Captain General that part of
the militia OF said brigade have been
placed under the comma nd, and al the
disposal, o. an officer of the United
States. ont Of the Jurisdiction Or con-
freul Of the Executive Of this state.
and have been actually marched TO the
defence of a sister State, fully e0mpe-
tent to all the purposes of self defence,
whereby an extensive section of our
frontier, is left, in measure, uupro-
tectcd. and the peaceabIr good citizens
thereof are put in great jeopardy. and
exposed to the retaliatory incursions
and ravaSes of an exasperated enemy
And whereas disturbances Of very
seriaus nature are believed to exist, in
consequence Of a portion of the militia
having been thus ordered out of the
State -
Inerefore---to the end, that thes
great evils may be provided against,
and, as far as may be, prevented for the
BE it knomn--that such portion of
the Militia of said Third Brigade, in
said Third Division, as may be now
doing duty in the state Of N. York, or
elsewhere, beyond the limits of this
State, both Officers and men, are here
by ordered by the Captain General and
Commander in Chief Of the Militia of
the state of Vermont, for thwith to re-
turn to the respective places of their
usual residence, within the territorial
limits Of said brigade, and there to
hold themselves III constant readiness
to act, in obedience TO the Orders OF
Brigadier General Jacob Davis, who is
appointed by the Legislature Of this
State, to the command of said Brigade.
Aad the SAID Brisadier General Da-
wis is hereby ordered and directed.
forthwith to see that the Militia Of his
said brigade be completely armed and
equipped, az the Law directs, and
holden in constant readiness TO march
on the shortest notice, To the defence
of the Frontiers; aud in case of actual
invasion, without Further Orders, to
march with hi, sad Brigade, to act Ell
ther in cooperation with the Troops of
the Z. Statrs or separately, rs eircuni-
stances may require, i'll repellin5 the
enem? from our territory, and in pr
tec';1S lac good citizens Of this State
from Iesr ravages or hostile incursi-
ons.
Aud IN Ease OF an event, SO seriously
to i'e deprecated, It'll, hoped and ex-
pectei, that every citizen without dis
siaction Of party, will fly at once.s to H.,
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1813-12-01

.tifiees OF the 'Tyrant are strongly de-
picted, and it is impossible to describe
his hatred of peace and quiet in stron-
ger terms d!aa the foIlowins-that
Z" he is resolved not to make to the re-
pose of the world even one single nomi-
nat sacrifice
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1813-12-01
OUR ENJOYS IN RUSSIA.

We have all arrival from the North
OF Europe which Left 81. Petersburg
the I'D August. some weeks after the
arfiN al of our ENJOYS. We learn, that
on the I'd August Mr. GALLArIN In-
formed an American that lie had not
heard of the appointment OF any Eng
iish NeSotiatOr, aud that he did not
expect he should oSton Centinei.
A gentleman who left Montpelier
(NL) or Monday the i3in, ipforms,
that no account OF any new army evrS.
had reached there. He confirms the
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1813-12-01
VERMONT.
The Militia Called Home
BV HIS ExcELLENcY


MARTIN GIlT rENDEN. Esq.
Governor. Captain General, and Com
mander in Chief. in and over
THE SI.2I'E or VER.Hs.NI.
4 PROCLAIM ALTON
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1813-12-01

the affair OF the ittt., we are firmly i'm.
pressed with the belief that we came #
second best
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-07-01
R9BESPIERRE IN AMERICA.

A most impious and blood thirsty pa
ragraph appears in late " Democratic
Republican" published at Wa!pote, N,
II. which nore but a RoBEsplEnRE, or
one Of his imps, could have been the
author of After calling the Federalsts
by the usual hard names, it says
" Tiny must be SHenced and it IS ow-
ing to the torbearance of the Republicans
that Gil the h0rr9rs IF Revolutionary
France have not bejaiien them. Like
JEHOVAH, they are slow to anger, and
we sincerely hope, that brother will not
Rave to contend with brother. but, We
factionists, remember the GCiLLO-
TINE of France, and be wise.'
Impotent as such threats are, they
show the bloody disposition OF their au-
thors. We know there are but few Of
our countrymen. Of any party, WHO would
not hear such sentiments with horror,
and drive any Que from thei: presence
who should utter them .---- Salem Gag.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-07-01
From tic ". Y. Gazette.

Messrs. LANG * TURNER,
Having beard i stid that if The fH-
ture conduct OF Capt. Yco on the Lakes,
should not prove more successful than
the beginning, the Lakes VIII be an easy
conquest, and Capt Yeo IL disgrace -
That the public may not be deceived as
to the character of this Hero, please in
sert the following
Sir James LucasYeo is son of James
Yco, an American BY birth. who served
mans wears as rur.er in the British Ma
w, aad now res des liz Chelsea, London
Sir James has been brought up from his
infancy in the Navy and is now about
lwenty-cight years of age. In the year
1906, when acting as Lieutenant on
board the "a Loire frigata, Captain -.
while cruising off Cape Omegal, the
French sloop OF war Coniiance was dis
covered at auchor il !igo. Sir James
volunteered lis services to cut her out;
The boats were immediately manned, s.
this gallant youth commanded the ex-
petition. She was boarded and carried
with great bravery. The tort commenc-
ed firing upon the corvette as she stood
out of the harbor. Sir James landed
with small number Of sailors, and bv
rapid march soon carried the fort, end
Immediately began to play upon the
town. He soon sent N flag Of truce,
demanding the release OF all the British
prisoners, the conditions on which the
Spaniartis might save the town--hia
terms were Immediately agreed to, he
then hove oil the guns Of the fort into
the sea, and bore Of his prize in triumph,
and Joined his ship. For this brilliant
action be was appointed master and com.
nandcr Oh board thcConfiance, and made
several successful cruises. Alter this
he was employed bySlr Sidney Smith, al
Lisbon, for the purpose of bringing ou'
the Royal Family, at the time theFrench
took possession Of that kingdom. For
this gallant achievement his Majesty
conferred on him the order Of Knight.
hood He was next employed with Adj
miral De Courcy, on the coast Of Surf
nam, where his bravery and Skill shone
very conspicuous. Soon after this, he
was made post captain, and took charge
of the Southampton frigote, which was
lately lost on the Bahama Keys"
Such is the man to whom the British
Government have entrusted the com
mand of the Lakes. For nautical skill.
undaunted bravery, and uniform human.
ity, he is eXcelled by none, and may be
properly called the Wolfe Of the British
navy.
We have no doubt but Commodore
Chauncey would much rather contend
with this gentlem of skill and undaunt
ed bravery, tban enc without those qua,
lihcations, who might have been taken
up by chance for the expedition in aues.
ton.