davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-03

tain Davidson, consisting nf his ovn. Cap
Burche's. and Captain Doughty's compa
MES, have marched to repnlse an expected
Invasion of the enemy and he has Witnessed
with sincere pleasure, in the review Of to-
day, the advanced state OF discipline of the
detachment, and the completeness of their
equipment for service. J; ~. & ~
The enemy, who had just received rein
forcements, and given demonstrations Of as
cercing the Patuxent in considerable force,
has Thought proper to decline advancing,
and has contented himself with hating and
committing shameful depredationsi a de-
tenceless and remote part of the state, and
has again returned to his shippiug. Its inns
possible to determine with certainty when
ne may be disposed to make more serious
impression on the country |; but the prcmp-
utude and a'acrity with which this detach-
ment has taken the field for service. leave
the hrigadier General con,u anding no don.:
About their willingness and preparations to
turn out TO l9ce, the nv adler al a moments
warning, and theretore lea, $ him az liberty.
to permit The tetnrn of tue detachment to
to their RESPECTIVE, homes and ;,ySc ,,isns.-- -
The, will carry back with item the entire
satisfaction of the BrigadIer GeAeral com !
mandns, tor their orderly, regular, ant, SOL
dIer-:ike depor,meDt while ii the field. -
He at the same time canno, omit to express
his entire ccnRdence that tney will, on any
future denlsnd for theirservices, he ready
TO set the same example Of patriotism and
zeal tor the service OF their country. which
they lave done en- ths present occasion.
Captain Davidson will return to the City
OF Nasnlaston with the detachment, and
discharge them. IN. !. 3 h. ~
H. o~<i,-,. al -l,4. prsrxo J,o.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-03
HEAD QUARTERS,
Near Fart Mitchell, 5th Juiy, 1914.

DIR, r-af5--
Having detailed from the brigade pndev
my command, Garrisons for all the Military
Posts from Toekaubatehie TO Ocmulgee in
conformity with my orders from His Excel,
iency Zen. Pinckncy, and dsposabe force
OF upwards OF 1000 men having returned this
far Eastwardly,l will thank you o state, W he
Their according to the Information you may
possess, an, hostility exists between this and
the Florida line that would require militia
ry force to suppress it or if it does exist,
whether within such distance Of this place
as would admit of an expedition to accom-
pli.h it previous to the LIST day Of August, at
which time the term of service of this bril-
gade expires.
] have the honor to be,
very respectfully,
your mos obedient,
JOSEPH GRAHAM, Brig Gen.
Col Benz. Ha,pkins.
fG Agentfo ]. A.
Near Fort mitchell, 5fh July, 1914.
Sir,
have read your favour of this date
The whole force Of the Alabama having sur
rendered to detachment Of your army un..
der Col. Pearson. those OF Ocfuskee, its de
pendencies and others having surrendered to
you. and the remains Of the seight towns on
the Iallapoosa having generally moved into
West Florida. below our line Of limits, be.
tween Pensacola Bay and ppala,chicola-
know CT no hostility existing between this
and the Florida line, and il is not probab; c
the hostile fugitiyes will be able to recruit
their strength and spirit to attempt any thing
hostile TO us within the term Of service 10
which your Brigade is limited.
BY recent information Of which you are ap-
prised some British armed vessels have arr.
we'd near an island at the mouth of Appa-
latchicola, landed some men and taken pos
session OF it. The officers wished the Inr
dams to come thence for supplies OF mum
tons of war and have furnished some, pro-
baby not more than could be spared from
the equipment OF their vessels. Two or
three OF the officers were by the las. &C
count at the store OF John Forbes, x Go. on
the east side of Appalaichicoia about 20
miles from the bay aud had sent to tb,.
chiefs OF the lower Creeks 90 WIS.,, them, pro
missing supply Of arms. ammunition, &c
The scene their transactions is 90 remot
from us to take any effectual movement
repel them within the term OF service {
which your Brigade is limited.
lbave the honor 20 be.
BPM HAWKINS. Agt. !. A.
Brig. Gen Graham.
Z allssee, Autossee, HeiibIewauie, Foosbstche
Coololnse, Ecmrlkee, SayaDnanoSee, and Mooa
.ausee.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-03

!, MfLLgpoxvrLLE. Jajy 90.
The result of the Talk held at Cussetap
has. we understand. terminated in the far
:her disclosure of British intrigue, aud the
declared hostility of the Lower Towns
the Upper Towns still profess to be friendly.
and have expressed desire to finish the
work of destruction with those misguided
wretches. W ~
One thousand militia from Tennessee is
shortly expected in the nation to act as e.
Emergencies may require lin addition to
this force, l. is stated. thlt General pinck-
ney viii make rel sition upon the
militia OF this state for the sane purpose
To meet which. and th. immediate requisi>
ton pfthe general government, is contem-
plated that the classed militia, now organ
izing. will be held in readiness lit is supp
posed they will be Commanded by Major
General M'Intosh and Brig. Gems. Floyd
aud Blackshear. 80
General Jackson has arrived at Fort
Jackson, with full powers to treat with the
Creeks. The treasyr il is understood will
commence on the st.l.o ne ensuing month
at which. Col. Hawki,., has beeninvited to
attend
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-03

Extract OF letter to the keeper of the COFFEE.
House Books. Boston, dA,ed Newburyport,
july 7S, JPN.
A person VITO lift the Leanier this afternoon,
mas just rsac,e'i town, he states that the L..an-
q n captured the s. brig isattiesnake, on the
18TH INST. OFT Shelburne N. S. conveyed her TO
Halifax, and sailed from thence ON The 1874,
That the Rattlesoske had upwards of l25
men on board when size was taken >of course
she could not have manned many priz S; h. {
t1erewer l40O American prisoners at fiati-
tax, EXCLUSIVES OF those VINO had embarked in
tn cartel ;tllat the Oh s,seake was on the eve
OF departure for England that the jane Packet
was nomently expected, that 70 sail of trans
pores with navaf stores. ammuniti,n and troops
were htted out with great expedition ST Hall.
TAX, AID had sailed, destination said to be Ber-
muda most pr,bab y the Chesapeake.
The person from " HON The above is derived,
was, on board the Leander several hours, and
hat a long md familiar conversation with her
'ihcer'. They observed they should give us no
trouble, but were gong to Long Island Sound
70 chastise those who were concerned ia Tors
peioes. -
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-03
WASH. : .es CRY, July so.

WAsAI~e loH Cry, July so.
Cory fa btnIO ne Secretary Of Mar,
dands
Point Lookout,
Monday morning, 25.h July.
since my Communication Of the 18th, no
material movement has been z ado 10y The
ss"emy ln.this vicinity. On Tuesday snd
w,unssosy last, Two mall .. no mtis irtm
N'ier assembled tie Potomac, WAC we're n
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-03

mi. Gems. OGce,
Richmond SOih Jul1, 1914
GENERAL ORDERS.
The voluntary tenuer OF tbe services o. Capt.
Judkin's COMPANY, As dp.rt OF the defence o.
Fort Powirat.n, rs accepted TIE Commander
in CHIEF iree'J AcSnowiedses the mcrl % til,
patriotic corps, aud tenders them his tbsnk
While their Conduct reflects iionor upn the -.
selves, Their regiment, and their country, Al al
fords an example worthy OF cmula ion.
BY ordsr--
g. w. GOOC
Depty. nj. Gen.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-03
orF,cI.I,

Copy Of letter to the Adjufasf General, 6ated
SURRY CIR. H,uss, Jury "a, 1914.
SIR.
Agreeable tn your General Orders bearing
date 2ist inst. (July) directing me to detail =
complete company of men from the 7ist Va
kegt- to proceed to Fort Powhatan, have the
honor TO enclose muster roll of Captain
george Judkm's company, consisting ct Ii;
men, including officers, who came forward on
the above date, and rendered his service, and
company. to serve for the dctschms MT required
by your q neral Orders OF the Dist inst.
l have the honor 10 b..
Very respectfully,
Sir,
Yoar obcdient Servant,
wM ALLEN, 1t Col.
Commdt. us; X ct VA, NJ
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-03

All probability enemy's. On Saturday twt
small schooners and brig proceeded
down ,ie Bay; the latter and one of the for
ner were from the feet up the Potomac,
the other from the squadron in the neighbor.
hood OF Patuxent. ~
Yesterday evening frigate dropped down
he Bay, as low as the narrows. and anchor
ed this morning she is under way, and
standing for the mouth of Potomac, which
will increase the force up that river tc two
74's. three friyates, one topsail schooner
and severa. smaller vessels, and the squad
ron at present in Patuxent will consist Of one
'rigate, one sieap of war. one brig aud a
small schooner; the latter having descen
Hded the Potomac ihis morning (25th) and
proceeded up the Bay, she being brought TO
by the ship, and permitted to pass.
have the hcnor SO be, &c. -
.s THos SWAMI.
The honorable John Armstrong,
Secretary of War. -
a melancholy and very distressing acct.
dent occurred Yesterday rnorniny, a few
miles north of this city. The excessiverlins
.ot thursday night produced,. so great a
Hood in the eastern branch of the Potomac
which passes the town of Bladensburg. as
to overflow the banks to considerable ex.
tent. One OF the Baltimore stages only at
tems ted to ford the stream to the bridge,
The ratings Of which were visible the dri-
yer urged OH by the passengers. or unfortu-
nately deemiug the passage practicable,
rashly proceeded, and in minute the hor-
ses, driver and stage. containing FIVE pass
sengers. were all swept do sn the rapid cur
rent. The driver and four passengers, by
their own exertions and the aid of boats
we're rescued-the remaining passenger
persisted. This was ycusg gentleman. we
learn. of the name of Birchett, son Of Mr.
Robert Bi-chett, President of the Peters,
burg branch ofthe Bank of Virginia. and
was on his way to one of our easten colleges
Els body has not been recovered. The dri>
YER attempted to preserve his horses by cut
ting them loose, but to save his own life
was obliged to abandon them to their fate.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-03
WAsHiT { Tor Cry, July 90.

fi--hi~f- t(AN ~ Frltef...
At tue last GATES rom Head Quarters
Of Gen. Brown. tie Army remained inactive
on tie Feighis Of CneeRstovn, in expecta-
tion, rs correspondents Intimate, of Com
modore Chaunceys's arrival to co operate
with it. In what manner the feet was to
Cooperate, whether br Combined attack.
or by Transporting the land forces 70 a diff
fererens point. we have not learnt. But, in
Whatever way, we begin 10 a0preLend that
the Co operation Of Chaupcey in that quar-.
ter is now aut of TIE. question. The Bril-
fish sQaadron is out. and our squadron can,
not PASS TO the head ofthe Lake without en-.
gazing he enemy. IT must be extremely
desirable 20 our naval commanders 10 tiy
the ''im OK their new vessels, and to prac-
tise their men in working them before going
into action. They would otherwise engage
at great disadvantage. How lorg the station
OF the enemy of S. Harhor may deprive
them u tins opportunity, or whether they
will hazard an action without it, we know
not bur. uuder all the circumstances we
risk nothing in predicting. that unless Gen
Brown hall feel himself Thin afew days
strong enough to act on tie offensive, he will
be obiit ed TO az anton tile ground he has gain
ed. ana await The result OF the impending
encounter en- the Lake We wish we may
be deceived bat this is our impression from
all we have heard and seesi on this subject.
lis now said that commodore Cbauncey
is so much indisposed as not to be able to
take the Command of the feet, which in thar
case will devoiye on Captain Jones, late of
the Macedonian, who row commands the
Mohawk. Commodore Chauncey's illness
At this moment is unfortunate, but not sur.
prisipg in climate, which subjects the con
stitu,inn of every stranger to 1t to a severe
If not dangerous trial. If he should not be
able ego ext with the feet, however, he
has, in tie sec0ai IN command, substitute
under when' orr naval reputation will lose
none of its lustIe.
Ma Iat.
1t will be seen by the notice this day pub
1ished from the Commissary General Of Pri-
soners that the question Of hostages between
this Government and that Of the enemy, has
been so far softened at least, that all the Pr
soners on either side in that situation, cap
tured by or from the command Of Sir Geo
Provost, when the affair of the twenty three
American soldiers sent to England for trial
originated, have been released and exchan-
ged as ordinary prisoners. We learn that
this step was assented to by the Government
in consequence of assurances from the pro-
per source, Lately received, that these TWEEN.
~ three men and all other American pri-
soners, sent TO England for the like purpose,
nave been restored to the state Of ordinary
prisoners, and receive the same treatment
as other non paro'ed prisoners.
II is understood that an express reserva-
tioD has teen made in the convention recent.
ly continued with the enemy. OF the right
to.replace with others the hostages nov gi-
ven up, ard to resort again to retaliation
whenever II may be deemed proper, for the
pact or any future act Of the opposite para
~.
WAsAIcelos Cry, July 80.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-03
By LAST EvEslwe's nam.

New Yosg uiy so
Passengers Who arrived in the Steam Boat
Paragon yesterday from a,asny, STATED, a re-
port was in circulation that Com Chsuncey sail.
ed from Sackett's II ,rbour, with tire Fleet I'M.
der his command. on Sunday morning. No a..
ther News from the frontiers BY the Steam Boat;
We are sorry to state, that Gu: Pat No. s.,
commanded by Csptsin Kearnev, rolled over
about II o'clock Yesterday morning, during TIC
sGusi', as she ay at anchor III Spermacctti s;ove.
Fyf men were drowned, and one Li..ed by the
weight Of the great qua.
The letters by the schooner Commodo
Decatur. (arrivcd at Castioe fr m France)
reached this city by yes.erdae's Eastern
Vail. Alette r was received from Bor,leanx
OF the 9Th Jun; by gentleman in this city,
which he informed Us. was an answer tn a
letter sent by the csrteI schooner Chaurcey,
tron! this port, aud was received az Bor,
deaux via England The letter also s,a.os.
that about $50 English, Portuguese aud Su.-
nish vessels. had arrived in Fraace since the
Peace, which had giuttcd the market
Extract Of letter from Eas,hampton, L /,
dated July IS. 1910.
The fate of Long Island, l am appre,
hensive, will be soon decided. Two deserS
ters who passed through this place yester>
day, state, that il is the univers. al opinion ON
board the fleet. that this Island will be the
n st 'bject Of attack-New York the Sc.
cont.
The deserters were from the Superb.
r. They further state, that Is sail of the
line, with tro,as on board, are daily expect.
ed IN 9ardner's 3av."
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-03

When Great Britain was contending against
the power of Napoieon, we were told that We
ought to submit to her wrongs, because sill
was fighting the battles OF the world, and in
danger of destruction. Now that Napoleon is
no more Emperor OF France, it is incuicateo
that we must submit, because the British arc
too powerful. So, you see, good folks, you
naast submit at all events and just put III
tories in Office, and you'll have submission G.
nough to England, Heaven knows.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1814-08-17
HALIFAZ, Aug. I.
TROOPS FOR BERMUDA. ?

=, yesterday ~. M =. Erne, the hon. captain
SaPlcr, rom bordeaux, ~ days--sail ssl from
ne 1arohne l6'h June, IN co. with Fl. a. ships
York and Vangeur, ana 80 sail Of Ira, ispor.s
5ouud to Quebec, having Oh board De, geer +
aud 1000 troops, uuGer ne coipyRand rf Gen.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1814-08-17
ALBANY REe1srEr Orr1cr )

.
The only information received by the YES.
tern mail of this evening, enclose YOU in this
letter, presuming il may reach you sooner bv
the Steam Boat, which leaves here in the
morning, than by mail. The extracts are all
from the Buffalo Gazette.
Extract otra letter foD7 On officer II k5e Ed.
tor If The Bn6alo Gazette, dQted {" F9rt
Eyie, Juiy 81, 1914
have this moment seer your extra of
July %, giving an account Of the Battle Of
BT1dgewater, In which Capt. Towson's com
PAM Of artillery IS the only cce mentioned
[" II is due TO Maj. f1indman's battalion. 70
state that he advanced with the first brigade
When the action Commenced, he returned f.
camp and brought ~ Capts. Biddle So Ritch
less companies toits support. It is to be re-
GREETED, that the enemy's position did not per.
NIT our artillery to be as destructive as bis !;
but any credit it may deserve should be shs-
redby the companies mentioned.
Capt. Richie was killed, and Capt Bid
die was twice wounded.
The above appears to be published in the
Buffalo Gazette, by way of note 10 former
extra Which you no doubt have published
The following articles from the same paper
have not as yet been published in this place.
Extract ofBRIGADE ORDERS, dated
Can't nt Erie, Jukv %, 1914.
" To the field officers of the LIST and 99d
REGIS. Lieut.. Col. Nicholas and Mai. Brooke.
the Brigadier returns his thanks for their gall
liant conduct particularly to the latter, for his
alacrity in rallying his troops To Col. Miller.
OF the 21st regt. ne returns more Than his
thanks &: He deserves the gratitude and ap-
probation Of the nation; never was an enter
prise more heroically executed--never was
the valor Of veteran more proudly displav-
ed. The Brigadier General was satisfied
with the conduct Of Ilis staff, Lieutenant NJ
Donald Of the 10th, and Lieutenant Clark, Of
the 18th.
The officers Of the brigade have to mourn
the loss Of Mai. M'Farland, Of the Dad. and
Lieut.. Bigelow, Of the DIST RECT: thev died
on that held where a soldier should pant to
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1814-08-17
August II.

August IL.
The Notifications for the defence of this CT
ty are going on with. rapidity which ex-
ceeds the most sangunc expectation. The
voluntary aid furnished by the patriotic inha-
bitants Is given to degree and with an en-
thusiasm unparalleled in the annals of our
country. Should this spirit progress as it has
begun, (and we have no doubt it will do SOY
we have nothing to fear from any attempt OF
the enemy, however formidable.
THE ENEMY REINFORCED.
Reinforcenents have arrived in the mouth
of Long-Island Sound. Our informant count
ed, on Sunday in G>,rdner's Bay, two 90 gun
ships. four ?4s, four frigates and 1 brig-to-
tai II sail. Other accounts increase the NUN
Der, by smaller vessels, to Is sail in that neigh
borhood and of New-London. There were
no transports, or troops ON board the shipping,
the crews Of which were sickly, and were TO
DC landed on Montauk Point, it was said, to
the amount OF ; or 600, TO recover aud recruit.
Whether the ships were direct from Europe,
or gathered from other parts of our coast was
not Known. Montauk is common pasture for
about 1900 cattle, 400 sheep, and 200 hors-
es, belonging to the citizens of East-Hampton,
and would furnish refreshments for the we'll
as we'll the sick, if not removed by the owner !
Columbian.
IMPORTANT.
Extract ofa letter from Nesc-London, dated
.dug.S.
There are now in Gardeners Bay, and vi
entity of that Island, 8 ships and +brigs of the
enemy. Mr.. Jas. Stewart came up Yesterday
IN flag, and was stopped at the Fort, to Oh
tain permission to take away his wife and fa-
mily. Gen. Gushing informed him it was not
in his power to grant his request but that
he wolld write to the Secretary of War, to
endcavor to procure permission.
"The ships we are informed are from Ber-
muda, and one 90 guns
A vineyard boat arrived last evening, the
master of which informed that he saw the
British brig Rolla, and privateer Liverpool
packet, standing near the land at Sands Point,
about Is miles from this city, yesterday NOR
ming.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1814-08-17
LATEST FROM TIE NIAGARA.

LATEST FROM TIE NIAGARA.
FROM ne 6t.tdio Gazette ErtrQ, of dug. 5
~ Is with pleasure We announce a brilliant
affair to our readers.
On Wednesday morning last, the er,rrpv
crossed the Niagara river below Squaw ISL
and, annie below Black Rock, with force
said to be rising 1000 regulars, under It. chi
Tucker. ley approached Black Rock
and were met at the Conjocketa creek before
day light, by major Morgan, with less than
$40 rifiemen; part of the enemy crossed
the bridge over the creek, but were repulsed
and the bridge taken up. The firing cont;nu-
cd nearly hours, when the enemy Finding e.
very effort to cross the creek unayaiiinr he
recrossed the river.
Duuny the scuon the enemy threw num-
Der OF shot and shells across the river.
The loss of the enemy must have beer r.
sing 50 killed, wounded and missing. Several
we found dead, and there we're ;,Ipcars,rceS
OF number OF bodies having been taken AVA,
during the battle 6 prisonerst ken S. tlr,e
deserted. Our loss was two killed, AND s or
wounded; among whom, were capt Ham
ilton, and It. M'intosh, dangerously, and 4
Wadsworth, severely.
In this action, major Morgan and his corts
have covered themselves with honor. The
MAJOR has been rejoined by captain Birdsall,
with $50 rihemen since the action.
ne enemy having been disappointed in
gaining Buffalo. made movement on our PC
siuon at Fort Erie. They opened fire on
the tort, from large piece of artillery pli.-
ced on the point about a mile below, which
was answered from the fort and a schooner
III the harbour. The enemy attacked onr
pickets with large force, and marched into
the open ground in rear of the fort, and COM
menced heavy fire of musk ety which was
warmly returned, and brisk DISCHARGE FROM
several pieces of artillery, soon compelled hi.n
to retreat in great Confusion, leaving num-
Der OF his men on the field, as the pl1ce of us
temerity. The actual loss of the euemy we
have not ascertained- We had a few wo,.--
dcd.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1814-08-17
Nrom the PlnLLabnrn HsrL,L.l

On G'iondsy morning last party of the en-
e1ny attacked one of our advanced pickets.
Stationed about one mile this side Of the lire,
when detachment of our rife corps advan-
ccd, and the enemy retired somewhat precip-
itatey. We understand three of our men
pere wounded.--Ihe loss of the enemy. not
known.
Our Sect continue near Chazy-that Of the
enemy near Ash-Island.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1814-08-17
BURLINGTON AUG :

The army at Plattsburg has moved n:rth.
The object Of this movement is not known.
Yesterday morning they were encamped at
ebay.
The army under Mai. Gen. lizard have
enjoyed uncommon share of health for some
months past, which the following report will
shew.
Il report Of the sick, wounded and conva-
lescents, in the Ccnl. Hospital, at Burlington,
w. under the direction Of Henry Hunt, Hos
Surgeon. for three months, ending July sist
1914
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1814-08-17
Ertraet q a letter from burlington, .4ug.
.. 1914

Movement of the Northern army.-Gen.
NJ Combs brigade marched from Cumber-
land head on Sunday morning last. Gen.
bissseFs brigade Yesterday morning, ard
understand the troops have all left Platts-
bUrsh except the 30th and 31st. 1t. Storrs
Of the S1st Commands at Piattsburgh."
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1814-08-17

Troy, .A',- Q.
:, on fr.ay morn'ns about 800 men frona Sacketr's
Harbor, belonging to the 18th u s iuL,n,rv' and la
tined to join our array the NORTH passed tfss yt...e
on the west side of the river
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1814-08-17

little after sunrise, tbs morning the feet weighed
onchor and left Sacket1s HsrboI. The Commo,ore's
health better he went on board last evening and .s
sailed with the feet II moved from the IIsr,or in
maiesto vtric.
In z. ga SIRE com ngin here constantly.