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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-07-20

ieekees 81, Tat,i.e.vow Sd, Pahaas 4th,
Kee.ksh's; 5th, lie ka abs 9th, (; Muta.who. ah's.
Three tribes Of Ma anna tu-u-ali's viz +: Is,
tribe, Ma-ama-tu-u.ah's; Cd, Tdi-o-ah's; Sd,
Cah-a-ai's.
Three tribes Of the Atta>to-kah's, viz: 1st
leu.tah's. $50
The Nieekees, only. one tribe.
Twelve tribes of the Types, viz: LIST tribe,
Po-he>guh-ah's; ID, Nac-guahs; Sd, Alta
yiva's; 4,h, Ca-hunu-ho-ka's; 5th, To-ma-
vaheenah 9th, Tickey-maluhu; 9TH, Mo ca-ee.
kah's; 9Th, Attes.how's; 9th, Atte-tap-wy-
hunah; 10Th, Atte-ha. Goes nth, Atte-to>me-
obay'si 18th, Aua"ka-ka-ha-neuahs.
Most OF the above have requested to be taken
under the protection of our nag aud all have
been willing to purchase, on any terms, friend
ship which promises to them so many advan-
tages.
influenced by considerations Of humanity,
which promises speedy civilization to a race
OF men who enjoy every mental and bodily en-
dowment which nature can bestow, and which
requires art only to perfect, as well as BY views
ofpolicy, which secure to my country fruit
ful and populous island, possessing every ad-
vantage OF security and supplies for vessels |;
and which, of all others, is the most happily ST.
tuated as respects climate and local position. j
do declare, that have, in the most solemn man
ner. under the American flag, displayed in Fort
Madison, and in the presence OF numerous wit
nesses, taken possession of the said island call
ed Madison's Island, for the use of the United
States, whereof am citizen; and that the act
Of taking possession was announced by salute
Of IL guns from the artillery OF Fort Madisos,
and returned by the shipping in the harbor.
which is hereafter to be called Massachusetts
Bay. And that our claim to this island may not
be hereafter disputed, have buried in a bottle
NJ the foot of the flag staff, in Fort Madison, a
copy ofthis instrument, together with several
pieces of money Of the coin of the United
States
In witness whereof, I have hereunto affixed
my signature, this 9th day of November,
1918.
DPoRTER.
Witnesses present.
John Downes, Lit. u S. N.
James p Wilmert, do.
ID. Midnight, do.
David r. Adams, Chaplain, u. S. N
John NJ. Gamble, 1t. Ma. u. S. N.
Richard K. Hoffman, Ac. Sur. u S. N.
WIN. Smith, master OF the American ship
Albatross.
Wilson p. Hunt, Agent for the American
North Pacific Fur Company.
john NJ. Msury, Mid. U. S.N.
+ De Mestu, Citizen of the U. 8.
Benjamin Clapp, do.
NJ. N. Bostwick, Ac. Mid. U. S. N.
John G. Cowell, 1t. u. s. ".
II. o. Odenheinier, Ac. S. NJ. U. S. N.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-07-20
GENERAL ORDERS.
ADIurANr GESERAL's orrIcE,

hpJui AM OFEyCE.
Len Oiuision, GnPpevyy Plains,
OH JnL, 1914.
Major General Brown has the satisfaction to
ey that the sodiers of The I'd division, west or
ne Niagara, merit greater applause than lie is
HE 10 bestow liz general orders-they merit
Ie highest appreciation of their country The
conduct of BrIgadier General SCOTS brigade.
Which bad the opportunity to engage the whole
rec Of the enemy 1.-THE greater part it is be-
eved OF all within the peninsula removes, on
lie day Of this battle, the reelection on our
country, that its reputation in arms is yet to be
established His brigade consists of battaI,ons
II the 9th, the 11th and the 25th regiments.
and detachment of the 22d. Towson's COM
pany of artillery, which was attached to it. Pal.
lantly commenced, and, with it, sustained the
action. 81
The Volunteers and Indians performed their
part--they drove the enemy's indians and light
troops until they met the British army : they
merit the generals appreciation. In the reports
of killed and wounded. the names ofthe wound
ed otlicers will be given. in order that they
may be rewarded with that honorable mention
which is due TO them.
BY order of Major General Brown,
e. X. GARDNER, Adj. Gen.
Cory era letter from CAPT Dent to the Secrefo.
~ ofthe Macy, dated
CHARLEsroN, 9th July, 1871.
SfEa-Ihave the honor to forw ard Lit Dessett's
letter detailing the particulars of the melan-
choly disaster Of the Alligator Private letters
from that quarter represent the whirlwind as
very severe and destructive to houses, crops,
&c.
Midshipmen Brailsford and Rogerson were
most promising young officers. and would have
done honor to their profession. I Lave taken
the necessary steps to get up the Alligator, and
have no doubt but shall succeed.
have The honor 70 be, with great respect
your obedent servant,
J. DENT.
Hon. William Jones, Secretary Of the Navy.
Csby ofe letter from Lieat. BaSsen 10 1ohn U
Dent, Egg. Commanding naval oJFcer,
Charleston. S. Carolina,
ST. HELENA Island, July I'd.
SIR,
The painful task Of informing you Of the
particulars OF the loss Of the u. States Schoo>
ner Alligator, am row able to undertake.
On the LIST July at y. NJ. while at anchor in
the Port Royal Sound, with lover yards down,
and top gallant masts housed, heavy dark
cloud rose in the west, and coming rapidly by
us. The squall when within about haifa mile
had the appearance Of water spout or whirl-
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-07-20
PHrLADELpHIA, July IS.
alarming Notice % the Citizens of Pfzadez-


The Enemy having effected landing ar
t.lkton, Com. Rodgers has gone there WITH
$50 men OF the frigate Guerriere's crew 70
oppose them. 1t now becomes expe,lient
mat energetic measures should be adonte,
TO NH up the vacancy on board the fioti,,a
lest the enemy should take thu ADVANTAGE
OF our feeble state of defence, i'm CONSEQUENCE
OF that necessary arrangement on the nart
ffCom. Rodgers; !. do therefore offer NV
services to take an active Command until bic
return, OF such seamen, and ordinary sey-
nen, as may row wish to volunteer their se...
vices in the defence Of the waters of the De.
aware and a call is seriously made ON the
patriotism OF the citizens, to aid in their e.x.
crtions at this important crisis.
All masters and mates of merchan,n,e,
are epJoined to cooperate in this essential
auty without delay. Well timed exerti,ns
our popuious city will secure us against
any depredations but delays are tlanre.
rouss A. MJJRpAV
Naval Commander philadelphia Station.
July 10, 1914.
Extract OF letter from general Forrnan to
CON- Murray, dared
m ELKToM, July II, 1914.
nc enemy nave assembled the
force uncertain.
They this Gay approached Elk landing in
oar oarges, and when within Bo;nt blank sl,o,
We gave them so handsome a salute frno,
!. our battery, that they thought proper to re-
turn with considerable precipitation.
We do not look upon these at,e,,n.
more than an experiment, and we are now
prepared Tor any reasonable force which
they nay bring--Com. Rodgers has voInn-
teered with 200 men and We have some de-.
achments of us. troops to back our mil.
'ia, who are flocking in.
fortunately our guns were Commando, ,,r
men OF sound judgment and Determined ira
cry the shot was most admirably deliver.
"a while every man in the fort disoIaveJ
g at calm and patient courage which gives
me strongest assurance of success.
am, sincerely. Yours,
Commodore Murray.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-07-20

Vaughan aad Mr.. Dixon, as we'll a the men
under his command, tor their patient en,a~
rance Of hunger and fatigue. and the zeal
with which they performed every part of
their duty.
l think, in justice to these brave men,
that they ought to be allowed something for
the destruction of this vessel--,hey have
however every confidence in tie justice and
Iiberality of the government. and submit
their case most cheerfully to it's decision.
lhave the honnr 20 be, &c.
ISAAC CHAUNCEY.'
Hon. WIN. Jones, &c
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-07-20
Cofy Of a letter from Poinf Lookout to the
Postmaster General ~
POINT LOOKOUT. July IA.
(Half past S p. M ~ = 6

POINT LOOKOUT. July ii.
Cf1alf past S p. Nd
Sik-There are seven sail of the cnemy's
vessels, viz two 74's, two frigates mounting
rom 90 70 40 guns each. one sloop of war
OF 20, one brig of ID, and one sloop now op.
posite this point, ascending the Bay with a
fresh southeast wind. They will in all pro.
liability reach PatuAent Tonight, which will
augment the force in that vicinity to three
74's. four frigates, onesloop of war, one brig.
tnree schooners, and one sloop; making an
aggregate Of thirteen sail.
his morning several boats from the
teet landed at Smiths Point when oppo-
site that place. who set fire to such parts of
the Ligh' House as was composed of wood
They also fired two framed houses SITUATED,
contiguous to the LIGHTHOUSE, which were
entirely consumed.
In haste, am, sir, with respect, &c.
TIL. SWAMI.
To the Postmaster General
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'pset or destroy US, thought the only way to |
ave the vessel would be to run her on shore. !
- It was first quarter food the cable was cut |
md the head of the jib hoisted; when before
ne wind she was struck by most tremendous
last, but no injury was done; it then cleared
ip' the small bower was let go and the vessel
'rought up. In ten minutes she was struck by
mother still more violent gust and instantly
ipset the cable was again cut i'm homes that
he would drive on shore, but all to no purposes;
ne sunk IN tour fathom water some OF the
men attempted to gain tue shore by swimming,
nut dreadful to relate, only four succeeded
wenty-three were drowned. Among the mum.
'er have to lament the loss Of two promising
foung officers, Midshipmen Brailsford and Ro
serson, Nineteen have been found and inferred
~ this Island Messrs. Brailsford and Roger
son were inferred in the church yard by the
gentlemen Of st. Helena. Annexed is list of
the names OF those who have been found and
those VINO are still missing.
have the honor to be, &c.
R.BASsETT.
Twelve including myself were saved on tue
head OF the topmast
DROWNED.
Joseph Brailsford, Midshipman Robert Ro.
gerson, do /; Thomas +. Johnson, carpenter's
mate Presley B. Hathaway, gunner's mate; o.
liver Salvatore, Or. master Nicholas t. Rem
me. purser's steward; William fshum, seaman |;
William Steel, dc. Joseph Crosby, do. Joseph
Noulder, do. Thomas Harvey, Il !; John Me
son, do; } bn Z. Rea, o. do; Philip Fraser.
cook John Martnburgh, boy Jeffrey Graves,
8. 81; jerry Stout, DO. SAM. johnson. do. /;
WIN. Scarlet, do.
=, Nor ropsD.-Mich. Rush, o. g.; Polsdore
thompson, boy; Cesar Howard, $. Daniel
Thompson, do.
Russell Bessett, Lieut.. Comdt.; John M.
Bald, m. mate !; Elias ]. Sa,ters, volunteer !.
James Gillispie, b. mate, John White, seaman !;
Joseph Lewis, do. Henry McGruder, boats. /;
John Roberts, seaman; Samuel Guttry, do. !;
JOHN Davis, do. Hyman Perry, or. gunner !;
Wm. hay, m at arms; John Rodden, boy :,
Sonh oooK' o.s.i Charles Mercer, s.. George
r. BASSETT. Lieut. Comdt.
U. S. Schr. Alligator.
Ien' BROWNS victory on the plains Of Chip
peway, with mixed force of regulars. yol,,n-
teers and few Indians, over a superior force of
the enemy, is, we hope, the presage of a sesies
OF successes in that quarter: General Brown
10 ms letter looks forward with anxiety to the
saiiihg OF our ieet to Cooperate with him; and
Dy the Paragraphs in the Northern prints. It Is
more than probable Chauncey is now on the
Lake. II not at The point where Gen. b. expect
ca 10 meet him. The same papers inform us
that the destination of our feet is supposed to
oe the head ofthe Lake for the purpose of co..
operation with our military force now in Cana.
ia and also. that the British ship now buiiti-
nag, without which the British squadron vii.
proeaoty not come out to engage as, will moi
be hnished IN less than six weeks we have
every reason to hope that the joint exertions or
our military and naval force will, before that
time, have effected very important objec
Nat. Int.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-07-20
|" ANNAPOLIS. Jujv 1ath.

Copy ETA lefstrfro au,sahoLis. to the Scores
fary Of the Nary, dated
"hNNAPcLIs, July 18th, 1914.
The British vessels, that passed up the
bay on the 9Th inst. are now anchored at
Pnp'ar Island. IS miles below Annapolis
They went down early this morning, consis-
ting of one frigate, schooner Atlas, three
sleeps aud seven schooners; two of their
prizes are said to be the Frenchtown and
Csmor'dge packets as we have not heard
OF their plunderlGg IN shore, their objec,
appears 10 nave been To capture vessels and
Sotain water, waich they took in above
swan Point.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-07-20
THE NEGOTIATION.

. letter from respectable merchant in
Gottenourgh, u his correspondent in this
town, dated 25th Aprii. says" The ne goti-
alton for peace between the United States
and England, will probably commence in a.
bout three weeks. In that time Messrs;
bayard and Galiatin are expected from
London and Mr.. Adams from St. Peters.
hurgh who the British have appointed still
remains a secret. The British viii insist on
the right of taking their men from YOUR
merchant vessels and if your Commits.
sioners are Instructed not to weld or wave
that subject, the war will continue aud I
incline to think its continuance probable.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-07-20

slied with rations Sy the town. The rec;
ment made truly martial and effect 81
appearance. 1t was accompanied by fo-r
double fortified battering Is Founders. ,s,o
brass field pieces, aud a train of baggage
and commissariat Wagons and caissons witt,
liked and other ammunition. The who'd.
looked warlike. and ON receiving the orders
to march. the troops gave three cheers.
Many of the men composing this corps
have entered in place of others for the sake
OF employment, ant will always be ready
to supply other places in new drafts. They
WIZ tnus IN ~ slort -ine, become every way
as eihcient as regular loops.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1814-08-24
REPORT OF MAJ. MORGAN.
E1.I Elfe. .fug. SIT. 1914

DIR
Having been stationed with the LIST bat.
talon of the lst regiment OF Riflemcn at Bla *
Rock ON the evening OF the I'd inst. observ
ed the British army moving up the rive.,. on
the opposite shore, and sus ected they might
make a feint OIL Fort Erie, with an intentioS of
a real attack on the Buffalo side. in,nneIi-
ately moved and took position on the upner
side of Conjocta Greek, and that NIGHT they
up battery OF some logs, which | found on
the ground, and had the bri.ige torn away.
About O'Clock the next morning, nv pic
quets trom below gave me; information Of the
landing OF nine coats full of troops, half p
mile below. ! Immediately got nv men 900
IN nuniber) " their quarters, and patiently
waited their approach. ut q quarter past
iour tncy advanced upon us, and commenced
one auact sending party before 20 repair
tne br.Hge, under the cover Of their ire
When they had got at good rife distance,
opeted a heavy fire on them, which laid a
nitinber OF them on the ground, and compel
!, iedthern TO retire. They then formed in the
skirt OF the wood, and kept up thc fpht at
long shot, continually reinforcing from tiIe Ca
| NADIA shore, until they had % boat loads, and
then attempted to flank us, by sending large
body mp the Greek to ford it, when / detach-
ed l.cuts. Ryan, Smith, and Armstrong, with
about GO men, 10 oppose their left wing, where
| they were again repulsed with considerable
| ioss---atter which they appeared disposed to
| give up their object, and retreated by throw
| lGg SIX boat loads of troops on Squaw Island,
| which enfladcd the Greek, and prevented me
! from harrassiEg their rear. Their superior
! numbers enabled them to take their killed
! and wounded of the field, which we plainly
! saw, and observed they suffered severely
| We found some Of their dead thrown into the
! river, and covered with logs ard stones. and
! some OF the field. We also collected nun
| ber Of muskcts and Announcements, with clo-
! tling that appeared 20 have been torn to bind
| their wounds. we took SIX prisoners, who
stated the British force opposed 20 us. 20 CON
! sist Of from 70 to 1900 men, commanded by
Lieut.. Col. Tucker Of TIE 4Ist regt They
also state that their object was to Te-capturc
, Cen. Rail, With the other British prisoners,
, and destroy the public stores deposited at
| Buffalo. The action continred Sbout two
houfsasd half ] am happy 20 STATE they
were completely fooled in their attempts
Our loss IS trifing Compared With thci s--we
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1814-08-24
WASHING OK, Aug. 70.
Extracts Ct letters tram f'1yeodier General
GuhicS TO The Secretary Of Ear, dGtcd
Headquarters, Fort Erie, U. c.

GghzeS TO The Secretary Of Ear, dGtcd
Headquarters. Fort Erie U. C..
Aug. z, 1914.
arrived at this post ON the ltn instant,
and assumed the cotnmand-the army is in
good spirits and more healthy shan could
hive expected.
The British army under Lieutenant &C.
nera! Orummond is strongly posted opposite
to Black Rock, two miles east OF this Fort, d
skirt OF thick wood separates us.
-" yesterday endeavoied to draw him cut
to sec him and try his strengt h-for this pur-
pose | sent the rife corps through the i'll
tervening woods with orders to amuse the G.
nemy S hight troops until his strong columns
should gerln motion, and theh to retire SLOWLY
to the plain on this side the woods, where
had Il strong line posted in readiness to re
ceive the enemy ; our riaemen met and drove
the eneiny's hight troops into them lines where
they renamed, although the Riilcmen kept
the woods near two hours, and until they
were ordered in. They returned without be-
Ing able to draw any part of the enemy force
arter them.
MAJOR Morgan reports that his officers
and men actet with THEN usual galantFy.-
The enemy left eleven dead and three pri-
Soners III our hands, and | am informed by
two persons Just from the BriIish camp, that
their loss was much more considerabie-a-
mon9 their killed were tive hidians-we lost
5 Killed and some three or four wounded
g Gen. Drummond's force, from the best
information we are able to collect from deser-
tiers and others, amounts to upwards of 1000,
principally regulars (; DE Waiteviiic's regi-
ment has joined since the battle of the 25th
ult. together with two or three companies of
the Glangary Corps-making total Joined
since the 25th of about 1900
hug. I'm, 1914, 9 p. NJ
tf The enemV'S iDOStiOn remains
they have constructed two batteries with
two embrasures each. and have erected a
wooden breastwork 1900 to 400 yards in our
rear. In examining their works yesterday,
Capt. Birdsel of the 4th rife regiment, with
detachment of the 1st and his company, a
mounting in the whole to $50 men, beat in
two of their strong picquets with a loss on
their part Of ten knled-Capt. 3. had one
killed and three wounded.
Seen. Drummond was much disappointed
and charinged attic failure of the enterprise
of the Sd inst. against Bu1alo-our IiIemen
having opposed and beaten them. Colonel
Tucker it seems has been publicly repriman-
ded in General Orders"
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1814-08-24
wonnde;i--One oftl.e women and the child

wouncec---olc ottle women and the child IS
since dead.
Jas, as we had finished detailing the above
unfortunate affair. we received the glad tid-
ngs OF the arrival of Lit. Riggs at Cape au
Cray-he lost men killed. and 4 wounded.
Would 20 Heaven we could account for tho 2
other barges.
CCNSOLATGRY.
IS we we're preparing tn foregoing for
press, gun cat Gov. Clarke commanded Dy
olpt. Yeiz y, arrived here in 9 DAYS from
Prairie dn CHEN, with the contractors and
suffers Darges, which were fortunately re-
lieYed as the Indians were about to be .rd
them.
From the officers of the Governor Clark,
We have received the following very impor-
tant news from the Prare. On the seven
teenth instant, the long expected British force
appeared in view, marching from the Oiscon-
sin towards the village the line of regular
troops, militia and Indians extended about 2
miles with "a flags flying. A British officer
arrived at the Fort, demanding its surrender /;
lieutenant Perkins returned for answer, that
he was able and prepared 20 defend the post
entrusted to his charge. Before the return of
ms nag, TIE BRITISH commenced lre upon
the Governor Carl, from small battery of
three 5 Founders, which was immediately af-
swered from a six FOUNDER from the boat
Soon after the firing commenced, a large bo-
dy If Indians and white troops crossed - the
island IN mont OF the village, and enabled them
to hire on the boat at pistol shot distance, and
screen themselves behind trees from the grape
which necessarily poured from The boat. In
rms manner the icontest continued for two
hours, until the gun-boat received several shot
between wind and water, when it was conclu-
ded to move down the river. BY this move
ment down the marrow channel, they had to
run the gauntlet .hro' line OF musket,y near
ly nine miles.
On approaching the rapids, capt. Yeizer
sent his skiff with nine men down to recon
noitrc, who discovered Riggs boat engaged
with Indians and Campbell'S barge OIL fire
These appearances induced the boats crew
toreturn and the Indians to call them 10 come
on shore, raising TO their view the English
flag, believing them to be Mackinaw voyagers
Before toe return of the accommodating boat
the Gov. Clark joined the contractors & suit
tiers toat. Those on board were. ignorant of
the tate of the boats below, and would in the
course ctaqnarter OF an hour have been in the
power OF the savages, if they had not thus
been providcntially snatched from destruction.
Seven were wounded on board the Gov.
Clark, viz LIT. Henderson and Ensign ST.
Pierre, severely-Five privates were wound
ed-onc died on the way down the bay after
his leg was amputated.