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The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1813-08-11
ANNAPOLIS, August Z.
DEFENCE

siderable body OF troops arrived in this
city from Tort Washington, to the amount
oil 1000 or 1900, under the command Of
coils. Carberry and Pickins. A fine COM
pany ct l2 months volunteers from Rich
mond, Virginia, are also amongst the num-
Der, WHO we are told will proceed on their
way 10 Canada when their services may no
longer be wanting here. Collectively we
have never seen finer set Of men. Our
force in this city at present is formidable,
and If JudiciousIy disposed of, we are sa-
ushed that II the enemy should think pro-
per to attack US, he will pay dearly for his
temerity. Additional fortii cations are pro-
crossing & we hope will shortly be complet-
ed; the salvation of the city depends upon
timely and vigorous preparations for de-
tence There is not city in ihe United
States possessed OF more natural advanta-
ges, or susceptible OF stronger fortification
at small cXpcnce than this il it was pro-
perly attended 10. We understand it is in
contemplation Immediately to entrcnch tile
peninsula in the rear Of the city, and to post
several pieces Of cannon in the works to
be well served with grape and canister
shot II this Is done we may bid defiance
to an invading force of 10000 men in that
quarter. A strong guard of several hun
dred men are ordered to fort Madison and
the commanding heights on that side Of
Severn and Horn Point is to be defended
to the last. Means will be prepared TO re-
intorce or draw off the troops from these
points as occasion may require
Req.
THE ENEMY.
For near week past there has been from
90 to IS sail of the blockadng squadron IN
sight of this city, plainly perceptible from,
the dome OF tine state house three of the
enemy's vessels have been lying off and
above Sandy Point, & miles above the city,
Tor few days past, and "a and tender
off Thomas Point. We cannot ascertain
their object, but are rather inclined 10 be-
lieve they mediate an attack when the wind
may favor the expedition. A considcra-
bic body of militia have been called in to
the service Of the state, and the movements
OF the enemy are closely watched in every
quarter. 1t is supposed by many that it is
the intention of the enemy TO take posses
sion OF Sharps. Poplar, or Kent Islands, tc
recruit their sick and procure some fresh
water and provisions. Kent Island is con-
sderably the largest of the three, and we
should suppose that if either is the object
of their present visit, this would be the
one pitched upon,i if their force is sufficient
to take complete possession of it. 1t is
however at this and the approaching sea-
sons of the year very sickly on the islands,
and the wafer is very bad.
p. S.-Sncc writing the above an ex-
press from Kent Island to the governor,
brings intelligence of British force Of
1000 men having landed on Kent Island or
yesterday morning .-D.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1813-08-11

I From the London Courier Of June 1871.
A vessel is arrived from HeligoIand with
intelligence to the j 18th instant. The first
act of yengeance upon Hamburger has been
committed in the shape of an enormous
contribution OF three millions and an half
sterling.
The emperor Of Austria has left Vienna
Tor Bohemia, circumstance which has
had the effect of producing a rise in the
Austrian paper money.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1813-08-11

The Empecinado has taken three de-
tachments of the enemy.
The army OF GalIacia has passed the
Ebro for Relnosa. A part of the army Of
Reserve has arrived at Salamanca.