The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-08-10
BY MAIL.
WAR EVENTS, &c.
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ers, among whom were Capt. Fellows, of The
part of the crew Of the pr. Thomas ) 9 OF
the Chesapeske's crew, sc. No troops had
recently arrived at Halifax. Four uansporss
from Europe with troops, had been lately
cast away on an Island near the 81. Lawrence,
and about 400 said 10 be lost. Several ves-
sells had sailed from Haiisx 10 take off the
survivors. On tbe 9th uit off Cope Sable,
the Mary was boarded by the Dragon, "a,
from the Chesapeake, having on board sixty
prisoners and large number # stolen ne.
groes, bound TO Halifax
We have received Halifax papers to the
Esd ult. which contsin nothing new Of i'm.
poftapcc.
haGJar, (M s. july 90 Some men employed
removing manure from under Of the stables IN
Harchindton's Lane, Monday iast, discovered
number of human bones small tin case was found
near the same place, which contained an American
protection, belonging TO 4" James ReGfeld, c Sa-
lem, .fassachuss!ts"
The military arrangements in this part OF
the Union are fayoi able to our best hopes
Some little incidents occasion different opln-
ions about the value OF several expedicDts a.
dopted, but they are of such a nature ss to
yield easily TO experience,as they have arisen
from no obstinate habits, or long proposes
sions. We see every day the importance OF
some national military law, 10 bring into tul!
concert all the operations OF waf, whether
from national eniistmen,s, or military succors
in different parts Of the Union. The exper-
iments which enforce the wisdom of such d
military constitution, are made, we trust,
with perfect safety to ,he nation, but with
more sure conviction Of our national duly,the
longer they are continued. We ,nsy consept
readily that the public mind may be thus
timoly prepared Tor an event which will arise
from the highcs, national wisdom and hopes.
The news from the north has proved that
the spell is broken about Lord WellingtoD's
| troops. The bravery Of our countrymcn can
no longer be reproached, and if our reputa-
tion has not been so early by land as by sea,
we are to attribute it TO our less experience,
aud not to the absence Of our courage. Our
national character is The same We only ask
a little discipline and experience TO surpass
all our former military deeds in the proper
ton Of our resources, and our increased in.
siruction ard patriotism.
A controversy is opening between General
Wilkinson and the War Department.. We
know not the friendship which exists between.
the head okthat department and Gen. Will
kinson, and are willing to attribute great
merit to the General. We hope no resent
ncats he may feel will be employed to inter-
rupt the hopes of our country, and that he
will not uninentionally fall into the hands Of
the enemy, and be employed against cur best
interest at the present critical moment
PROVIDENCE, AueUsT 8. -
An American ship Of war appeared of
nd r,,Oc mr. in q he
was plainly seen from ST. Georges. She was
very crooked, ard was supposed to be the
Adams, Captain Morris. Several men of war
sailed in pursuit Of her, but returned in two
days without Catching her.
The Java frigate, "a guns, was launched al
Baltimore on the lst instant. Commodore
Perry is TO command her.
A Plattsburgh article states, that on ;ae
2s,h uIt. Capt. Nelson, Of the 10th inft. with
| a small detachment, surprised the British
picket, a, Smiths, in Odle,own, killed a
Lientqbant, made pine prisoners, and pu, the
rest to flight. The prisoners, a Sergeant
Major, Quarter r-Mas,er-Seree eant,o Sergeants,
and 5 Priva,es, have arrived at Piausburgh. !
1, is said that Captain PoRTrR is appoint
ed TO the command Of the a. gun frigate at
Washington.
WASHINGTON CITY, Aueusr ..
Commodore PORTER arrived in this city
on Sunday last, and is now here.
1t OowNEs, of the Essex Junior, bad been
in the city day or two, aud was OF his return
to the North in tho stage which was unfort-
unately swept away by the fresh a, B'adens-
burg on "Wednesday. He escaped with the
loss Of his trunk, containing his cloathing, and
| it is said, a eons.dcE Aolc sum Of money. We
have heard tina, some Of the los, trunks have
been recovered from the river,
BALTiMORE, Auousr 3.
Con. PERRY, the Hero Of Lake Erie,