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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-10-05
IIi2Hct OF CUHbUfIIhH Cate.
JOSIAH G.. SHAW,

Tray Fortunate Iotiery Office,

THE Collector Of the Direct Tax for the 1st Cole
i lection District Of Rhode Island. being soliciS
tous prevent any additional expense to the follow.
ing denqoents for taxes, due on their estatesin the
town Of Newport, hereby allows them ten days from
this date for the payment thereof; at the expiration
Of which time the law for collecting the same shsl
be most vigorously enforced
Thos Arnold, (S KfnSston,J 50 Sc, Thos. R.,
Amorse or Mary Hadwen, Bristoi,) 94cts Estate
of Daniel Brown, deceased, 81 81, John Dannister(
$50 rs heirs Of Nath Briggs. (as 7iverfon) 81
70, Adam Burdck. owned BY Daniei Bu'dick, J "a
cts, Susannah Buium, (Iivertoh,) 81 81; CAT
win Barlow, s. 72; Samuel X. Carr, VIM. ritt Car
and Mary Mumford. 81 70 Benj. Waite Case, $40
WIN Dennis. 81 80 Samuel Dexter, 81 30; Cor
don Dixon, (feslanf to Samuel Orr, J S3 81, JOINT
Gardner, (5aker on the point,) 81 a., iona. HUI
81 AZ; estate of Israel Eorsfed, % Isl Jon
Marsh, 80 46; William Marchant, (for esfafe inf
Iy occupied By him. SIS So; John MonIton, 81 20
Geo. w Martin, 81 89i Paul M. Mumford, $40 a
Ruth Miller, 81 36, David oiypbant. Occupied
J b. Cipin.) Sc 80, Capt Benj Pierce, 81 4
DaaieI Pcsse, 63 cts Asher Robins, Si5 "a
Thomas Peokham. ( Lsr estate tared 70 Pdaaes kic
upud.l go IS: 10y - 81 26. aen
% s1erburne, IS "a, Richard Sanford, 81 cts FRA
cis sou,hwck, 78 cts. BENJAMIN Smith. (tenanf
Jemcs Wehes,) s! 80 estate of John nabcoek,
cts. samuel Tburstvn, (Joy farm seM fisher Rf
ms,) 81 %, Benz Tuell, AZ cts Eliza Tueii,
rs. Joshua ew az cts, Benz Wilcox, 81
lanes westgaie, 80 IS; Edw. Watson, 90 cen,
,cirs Of Gideon w anton, AZ cts, Conten, War;
I'D Catbarine Trcvett, 81 36i Amenias Wead
- cts Nerpo-f, October $, 1919
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LATEST FROM EUROPE.

On the l4,h ult. the Queensbury packer
arrived at Halifax. from Falmouth, England,
whence she sailed on the 9th of Aug. and
brough. London papers to the 9Th. Mr.. Ed
wards and Mr.. Lyman, American gentlemen,
were passengers in the Packet. They left
Halifax on the l7th nit. and the former gen
slemsn arrived in town, (via EsstPorts and Cam.
den) BY this opportunity we have received
London papers to Aug. S, inclusive, and
Halifax paper Of the l4,h ult. Interesting
extracts from the English papers WILDE found
under our foreign head, and HALIFAX and other
articles in our marine department.
The British Parliament was prorogued the
latter part Of July, by message from the Prince
Regent, and the two Houses voted an address
10 answer. He said he wished Tor peace with
America, but would net yield any Of his mari
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-10-05

A message was received from the Presi.
den, OF the United States, by both Houses OF
Congress. yesterday, transmitting the letter OF
Admiral Cochrane and Mr.. MoDroe's reply,
which We have already published, and also The
following letter, concluding the correspon-
dcnce, which has not before been published
These papers were ordered to be printed.
Nat. I'M. ASH ut.
Tice..AdmirGi Cochrane 10 ne Secretary Of
State.
His Britannia Majesty's ship Tonnant,
in the Chesapeake, Sept. l9, 1914
SIR-I had the honor 10 receive your letter
OF the OH instant, this morning, in reply to
the one which l addressed TO you from the
Patuxent
A. have no authority from my govern.
ment to enter upon any kind of disgusson re.
relative to the points contained in your letter,
have only to regret that there does not APP
pear to be any hope that shall be authori-
zed 10 recall my general order which has
been further sanctioned by subseqcnt re
quest from Lieute nant General Sir George
Provost.
A copy of your letter will this day be
forwarded by me TO England, and until re-
ce;ve instruction from my government the
measures which have adopted must be per-
sisted in /: unless remuneration be made to
the inhabitants Of the Canadas for the ioju-
ries they have sustained from the outrages
committed by the troops of the United States.
have the honor to be, Sc.
ALEXANDER COCHRANE.
Vice..1dmirol and Commander in Chef &c. &c.
Hen James Monroe. Secretary Of State.
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ITEMS or NEWS, sc.


The new Legislature of New.York assem-
bled agreeably TO proclamation, on the 26th
ultimo, at Albany. Samuel Young, Esq. was
chosen Speaker, and Aaron Clark, Clerk
The Governor sent them me essagc on the
following day.
Sir George Collier, ofthe British ship Lean
der, has notified the Selectmen OF Portsmouth,
that as all the fishing on the Banks Is prohibit
ed, every vessel curing fish or having salt on
board for that purpose will be destroyed and
chat small vessels with fresh FISH only, will In
future be permitted to proceed in the harbors
on the coast.
Ferdinand w. of Spain, has solemnly an
nounced his resolution not TO give up his
rights 10 the Kingdom of Naples.
The WAsHINGToE, "a, was safely launch
cd at Portsmouth, (N. II. on Saturday last,
amid the shouts of a large and admiring
crowd of spectators.
p II appears by the latest dates from the low
er part of Chesapeake Bay, that the British
armada have separated tha, some have pro-
ceeded to sea, and that the residue are in or
near Lynhaven Bay.
Ii is stated that the Eastern fleet left Cas-
tine for Halifax on the 29th ullimo. Abou,
1900 troops were left TO garrison Castine,
which place the British were rendering as
strong as possible.
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By Last Evenings Mail.
BOSTON, October 4, 1914.

BID ON, Oct0Oer q, 1919.
A gentleman from the eastward says
many of the soldiers who came to Cas-
tine have deserted. He saw several on
the road, who appeared to be lrishmen,
and said the British would probably not
be able to hold that place long on ac-
count of desertions.
Ertract efa letter from burlington, Sehs. g..
"Com. M'Donough i, one Of the best
of men, very exemplary and religious. His
feelings were apparently overcome by the
horror of the scene after the fight. There
was no exul,ing display OF colors, or any
thing OF the kind, on board the ship. He
gave US permission to 60 on board the prize |;
but advised against it until they had cleared
away the mangled bodies and blood. He said
his officers, who went on board TO take pos
session Of the ship, was obliged 10 walk on
the dead bodies, to receive the commanders
sw ord. We did not visit them, therefor, un-
til the next day."
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O. PRIZE LIST o

On the 9th uit. the U s. Gun Boat, No. 100, cap
tured Oft 81 Marys the British privateer schooner
Fortune Of Uar, mounting two 6pounders. with
crew consisting OF 35 in number, three weeks from
Bermuda
British sch. Charlotte Ann. from Newfoundland.
cargo sugar, wine. gin, fish, SC prize to the Sur.
p-il, ~ ar a, DOR, ne = Boston. 25th ult
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seen, that the account of the disturbance ss
Nemours was of more serious nature than
has been suffered to ,ranspire. II was propos.
cd tc raise Bonapar,e's standard, and march as
once to Paris, TO invite the Imperial Guards
TO join them. The whole party, officers aud
men agreed The officers, however, quickly
perceived their folly, and attempted 10 le-
strain the men, many of whom mu,inied a.
eainM them, and proceeded even to the shed.
line cf blood
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FAItAl--FoR SALE.

Tor sale, tsrm. in Little Compton. contain
l. about IS acres. lying on the main road. \
q fopottioned, with meadow and paster Land, sn|
liable Wood Lot, on the premises ! . small OF
4. good House, Barn and Crib, an excellent
wafer, with valuable privilege 10 the shore
t.ining seaweed, &c Tie situation Is .p!ea1
= he land good The conditions will be N
pwn at time and place II said Farm is not
private salc before the 2sth inst 1t 10 to be ex|
at Public Auc,ion, at 1 o'clock, A. NJ. po{
IN will be given 25lh March next. For fuI|
-ucuiars enquire Of JOHN or CoGGEsH
GOWN, on the premises.
Lis.lt- -Csupten, oet, =, 1879.
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NEWPORT.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER S, isl4.
MILITARY REYIEU.

On Monday last, the first regiment of the
first brigade Rhode Island Militia, under
conmnnd of 1t. Col Isaac STALL, were un-
der arms tor Review and Inspection and the
troops were reviewed by Major Gen. SHEL-
DON.
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ATTEN7YON!!

\ Il sRAw's Truly Fortunate Lottery Office, No
"A li8, Thames.strec Newport, II. L. at s 10
each, avery extensive and well selected variety Of
Tickets in the Lottery for the Improvement of tho
Internal Navigation of the State of Pennsylvania
can DC obtained.
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At North K.ngsio,n Goth ult. Mr.. IsExj. CnAMs.
lin, aged 2S years, eldest son of the Hon. Daniel
Champin, OF Exeter His surviving relations with
long deplore the loss Of friend, endeared BY the
practice OF every moral and social virtue.
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SCHE.AfE.
.dnd nearly
One Hundred Thousand Dollars
la smaRer prizes.


Ia smaRer pri=es.
al we take bul view OF the superior ada
vanages out 10 adventurers by the above schema
Iii We consider the highly reputable character oR
the manager of the Lottery, Benz Iiowelk Esq.
and OF the gentlemen appointed as Commissioned
TO suLe Leriniend the drawing, we cannot hesitate Q
moment give that decided preference, to which,
1t is so em'nenty entitled. and, at once, pronounce
it the united e6ort of JUDGMENT and rArRforIsNs
All that may be desi' able In "a LOTTERY 10
combined bere--a large assemblage Of prizes for
the benth OF the individuals. and deduction from
the aggregate Of small contributions to raise fund
for the noble and laudable purpose of promoting oue
country's prosperity.
Besides the glit,ering prospect presented
to the EN- aptured views OF enterprize; the mere
chant. the farmer. the mechanic, who purchase q
few Tickets at
SHAW'S LUCKY OFficE,
cooperate in the nations aggrandzement by carryA
Ing into execution the great design Of opening thros
woods and wilds those navigabe waters which never
taIl to facilitate the communication between remote
regiOns and cfosOsd emporiums Of commerce :-Thuss
with fostering hand they soften the rugged bosom OF
the distant soil that gratefully yields them in return
her various products on which the comfort and acc
commodason Of human life essentially depend
The citizen who tolls for his livelihoodS
may, by advancing few dollars for Ticket, at
No. llS. Thames -Strecs,
in one Instant draw such prize as would procure
him that easy independence 80 much talked OF al
the criterion Of Human Felicity, which must have
bafied the exertions of an age OF s,~gIng industry
and the vigilance Of consuming care.
JOSIAH G.. SHAW,
Tray Fortunate ioiiery Office,
No. liS, 2hames.slreT.
En The former numerous advepturerst
who were fortunate at this Office, il 10 presumcdS
will call again. Those who have not resorted heres
are invited to make trial. Lottery Clubs furnishf
ed with great variety Of Tickets generous termss
- Letters hos' pad, from all parts OF the
Union, duly noticed, and orders executed with promrs
trude October s.,
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hall past two, when perceived my oppou ent
'drop astcrn, ana a boat passing from hia, TO
the Niagara, the American Commodore see
Ing, that as yes ihe day Esas agaiRs: Rim, d.
notaer evidence that Capt. Barclays men
knew how to fight made n,5!e, and alas!
Zoo successful e6ors 10 regain IL. Capt. Per-
~ has behaved in a most humane and aiten.
tive manner, no, only TO myself aud officers,
but to all the wounded"
That Com. Perry and his brave officers
and men likewise fought with the most hero
ic intrepidi,y, is evident from the following
clause OF the British despatch. Speaking
of the. loss or board the British squadron,
Capt. Barely says,
" Never, IN any action, rvas the Toss more
severe. Every officer commanding vessels,
and their seconds, was either killed or woun-
ded so severely, as to be unable to keep the
deck" Boston Patriot.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-05-11

BY yesterdays mails VIC received the Off
cial proclamation of Admiral Cochranc, de-
claring the whole American Coas, in state Of
rigorous Blockade. Admiral Cochrane gives
as reason for this measure, tha, in conse-
qucnce Of few ports being left open 10 us, wc
have thereof avaiiej ourselves so as 10 IL out
,unercus vessels of war, and arc now setting
forth several ships OF the line as we'll as fri
gates and other armed vessels for the purpose
- psoserg,insthe war ngains. Grea; Bfi'sia.
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Among the many Misrepresentation in the
English accounts, OF the late discontinue Of
the Allied armies in France, is the following,
rcpubished in The Palladium Of yesterday.
"That Wioziogerodc had taken Soisscons by
storm, aud occasioned loss 10 the enemg u
10000 men." Now the direct French Official
account, states that Soissons, when battered
and afterwards taken by assault, hal only
1000 National Guards, who, alter the death
Of the commandsnt of that place, by one OF
the frs: fires of Inc besicgers, fell into confu-
sion, ofwhich the enemy took The advantage.
We expose the above gross cxaggcraiion,
that cur readers may haye specimen oil The
oeraeiy Of English accounts. They have ~
this instance, as in many otbcfs, " added a
nought to much" to the round number; max
iag it 10000 instead Of 1000 !--Boa. Pat.
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From Saekea's HarJor, .4br 25.-" Com. Chaun-
ceys feet with the exception Of the frgatc,s near
y ready TO sail The frigate will be launched mex,
Saturday. The well known enterpr,zc Of the Com
modorc, and tho unremtting exertions Of Mr.. Eek.
ford the master builder Of the frgate, gives the
of its being ready for sea in few weeks"
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THE LOAN.

The books oisu5scription to tho loan OF Ten
Millions Of dollars for the service OF the pres
cnt year, were closed on Monday, according
to Public Notice. More than the required
amout was offered at 8s for one hundred dol
lars of stock, being the some terms on which
the last loan was obtained.--Naf. Infei.
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Neu Feather Beds and Feathers.

I I'VE Geese and Fowl Feathers, and Fcather
IL Beds, from 20 to rs dollars, kept constantly
Tor sale by ABRAHAM BARKER,
No. 2, Ciaries-ssreee.
LitesriSe--an assortment of MATTROSSES oe
every description, constantly kept for sale above
March % if
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S.soannch. .Apisl l9Ar. the priva,eer Rapid, OF
this port, with her psizc the Geoleue Esperancc.
with cargo OF dry-goods. glassware and salt; the
Esperance was under Swedish colors when boarded ,
but British papers have been found concealed in =
state room; she was captured the l2.h INST The
Rapid sails this day again on a cruze.
philadelphia, .Noy S-The British schooner Two
Frienos, prize ,othe privstecr sch. Perry, Captain
Coleman, of Baltimore is ashore the Brandy ywinc.
She is copper boltomsd, with cargo of Jamaca
rum. captured on the Sis, ult. of bermuda.
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An arrival near Nsw-York, brings accounts
from the Corvette Adams, Captain Morris.
II is stated that the Adams had craised down
the Coast of Africa, soulhward of the Equa-
to:, and along the coast OF Surrinam had
made three prizes,onc o! which she burnt, the
other two ordered in. She had also captured
an English Las, Indiaman but being thick
weather, when it cleared they found them
selves in the midst OF fleet conveyed by
IA and two friga,cs. Capt Morris abandoned
the prize, after taking on, the prize crew,
and made his escape from the frisa,es which
were 10 chase of him. The Adams had on
board quantity of ivory her captain aud
crew were in state of good health and spirits.
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The y. S. sloop of war WASP, Capt.Blake
ly, has sailed from Portsmouth,, ON cruize.
CAPTURE OF THE FROLIC.

Arrived below, this evening, schooner,
as Cartel from Ncw.Providence, ai,cr pas
sage of l2 days, with about so passengers.
BY this vessel we have advice Of the capture
of the United States ship of war Frolic, OF 20
guns, Captain cambridge, by the British fri
gate Orpheus, of So guns. The Frolic was
captured off Matanzas, and arrived at New
Providence two days previous to the sailing
Of the Cartel above mentioned. In endeavor-
ing TO effect her escape, the Frolic threw over
board nearly all her guns. The proceeding
are all the particulars we have been able 20
colIecL--Pro0i!encc american, oF yesterday.
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The officers and crew ofthc President fri-
gate left Ncw-York on Friday last, Tor Phila-
deIphia TO go in the new frigaie, GHsryfers,
with Commodore RopGERs
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Did,

In yane.fssu, on Monday last. ALtx STEWART
Youngest SON Of ThJmss r. Congdon, sgeG years,
occasio by cart in which he was riding tnrnisg
over, siu.h pg, Al eni 70 his life Immediately.
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The new frigate 10 be called the Guerri-
crc) building ct Philadelphia, is in such a
state Of forwardness as TO induce the expee,&-
ton that she may 5e launched in The course OF
rwo or three weeks.
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H.fFE FUR S.9LE,
r oRTy hhds. N. L.. RUM;
L. 10000 pounds best Batavia COFFEE.-iever.
able in Providence, ,cn,ited to double dc.
benrure
.4!so, JUS, received,
Russia anu Raven DUCK;
American DO
Russia SHEETlNGS;
blue NANklNS.
Nesspor:, Nay III, 1917 tf
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], Is said the Creek Indians lately held a
council 70 determine whether they should
not, 10 save prov isious, which are yesy scarce,
pm, their women and children and all invalids
10 dcath--and it was lost by three votes only
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on, tt
NEW-YORK ELECTION ACCOUNT
OF LOSS AND GAIN.
FEDERAL.
Republican net gain, AZ!

DINNER TO COMMODORE PERRY.
a Public Dinner was given on Tuesday
last, by the citizens OF Boston, TO Com. Perry.
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Commissioned Notice.
t0TE. the subscribers having been appointed by
w the Hon. Court of Probate, of The town OK
Chaiestown, Commissioners To receive and examine
the claims OF the creditors OF The Estate Of
PAUL NILES, ESQ
late Of said Charlestown, deceased, represented in.
solvent, hereby give notice. that sis months from,
the second instant allowed for that purpose, and
that will attend TO the business Of our appoint.
ment at cur respective dwellings within said term.
NATHAN TAYLOR, : co,,.
SAMUEL SThNTON,S
MI persons indebted 20 the Estate are requested
to make immediate payment 10
pELEG S. THOMPSON, .1d'r.
Chsrlestown, May II, 1914
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NEwYong, May 6.--Threc sloops sale d
from The Navy-TatG yesterday morning, for
Albany, with abou, go gallant tars, being
part OF the crew oi tho u. 5. iriga,c Macedo-
I;an. fney are bound 10 the Lakes.
BY the Steam Boat, which arrived ycster-
day we have received the Albany Argus
Extra of Thursday. 1t congratulates the Re-
publicans of tho Union on the result oil the
late Election throughout this state which is
said 10 have terminated in the choisc oil nine
republican senators,2I or % republican mem
bcrs of congress out of 81, and ma alority OF
from 90 TO 40 republicans in the house oil as
sembly. OF this number, Madison county
has added three TO the republican gain, and
Ontario its whole representation. Jefferson
county is federal by a majority Of Ia.
Nothing new from the Army or feet.
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Ten DOLLARS REWARD.

nEsERTED from the u. S. Gun-ioat, No. SO. in
~ this harbor. the night of the 25th instant,
seaman by the name Of THOMAS DYER, five feet
two or three inches high, short black hair, black
eyes, and oi noril complexion. Had when bo
went away, blue jacket and ,rowsers, and new
hat. Whoever viii take up said descrter, and deliv.
CT him in Newport, shall receive the above reward
and all reasonable charges paid.
THOMAS MOORE, Sailing Iyastcr.
Newport, NAY q, 1914
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FOR SALE,

va 1~AAIss,
1T No. S, Long Ubqrc
TWENTY bbs, mess and prime Beef;
10 obls. mess Pork,
50 bbls ship and pilot Bread;
so beef Hams, smoked and salt pctcrcd;
SO quintals Cod Fish
w, l. and N. Il. Rum. by the hhd;
Boards. shingles and timbers, &C.
,NsaDOrf, FeG. 24 e.
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DEATH-BL.OW.

IL. Me AoRsRsRy CoSFsDERxer :
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Freemen Of North-Kingstown,

Will you ,amcly submit, to this unrcasona-
bic stretch Of legislative authority, and suffer
your freedom to be torn from you in this man
ner !--Or will you come out 10 your strength,
on Tuesday next, and show the federal fac
iion that your liberties are yet dear to you
and that 10 wrest from you that ioestimable
pledge, they must deprive you Of the power
OF defending il.
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ficn. The officers Of sLe Cusicni! certificate
aud eoasfing EseHce; and such vessels may
na,isale from Monhsgan lslonds 10 New
Brurswick liDc and 10 leagues from the Coast
inhabitants and British subjects NAV import
into the pos, OF Casiine ia British vessels all
kiuds of goods from British por,s--goods aud
vessels al Casiine nrc subject 10 all rules,reeu-
la,ions, payigation Iaws,precisely as at HALIFAX
The precia IA alton TO have eject until The
pleasure Of the Prince Regent shall be
knowDs--It is dated Halifax, Sept 81.
We find in the Ha.iiax papers, Kingston,
Jam. article of Sept.7, which states tha, Gen.
Bslesleros with 10000 men had sailed from
Cadiz for Santa Martha, (.;n. Carpons was
ready TO embark with 10000 Spanish and
Portuguese troops Tor Louisiana, and that
Gen. Lacy was shortly alter TO leave Spaia
with an equal number OF men for La Plaza
and Chilli.
. A London paper OF Aug. l'ih, states lha.
a, dinner given 10 Lord Hill, on the 9Th,
the Chairman, among other ioas,s, gave,
success SIS to Lord Hill and mis- American cx-
pednion )" and that in returning thanks, Lord
Hill said, that " he had three days ago taken
leave OF his Prince, ar.i on the lst or Sept.
he should quit Englabl for Cork, where he
should embark on The FIRST favorable opportu-
! nifty for America, to take command OF the
British army that he had no doubt, with the
means alreaGy there, together with those on
the way, and what were promised by his
Prince, he should humble tie Yankees, and
bring the contest TO speedy and successful
termination. - His Lordship is supposed 10
have awaited The result oil the negOcialicn al
Client, A force Of l4,coo men, i. is said,
will accompany him, provided replure OF
the negotiation takes place.