Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-05-13

leans, they landed a Daaph Island, whici
then was deso'ate place, but BSw it looks
like compile town They have about 5000
men there, who are almost in a state of starva-
ton. We are now supplying them with pro-
WAsHINcTeN, May 9.
The following extracts from letters addressed
to the Secretary of War, and which we have
obtained permission to publish, depict in lively
colours traits cfIndividual heroism, which she'd
iustre OH the national military character.
Extract OF letter from col. William Mckee to
naior general Winfield Scott, dated New.
York, 9th April, 1915.
StR-if any apology could be thought neces-
sary Tor this letter. you, have no doubt, will
fad one in the subject of it.
am anxious TO inter styou in behalf of bre.
vet lieut.. O'siing o. the 18th infantry, who
wishes to procure Cadets warrant for his bro
Their Edmund e'Fling, a lad ID v. ars old, and
now aprivats OF the 23d regiment
Lieut.. o'Flrg was wounded BY cannon ball
IA the battle of the Fills Of Niagara, and joined
the army during rhs siege of Fort Eric, imtne-
aiately on his recover. Jn the sortIe on the
i7th OF September, he solicited and ohtaIned
the command OF the torlorn of the first brigade
under cen. Milleri OF "a men, of which it con-
sisted, 20 were killed and wounded. After
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ire oil their entrenchments, he advanced with
ms little party against block house containing
SO men OF De Watteville's regiment and cap
tured 1t. Nearly az the same time his brother,
ensign I. Z. O'fiing, of the 23d infantry, with
ensign Brant of the same regiment, stormed
ana carried large block-honse on the right of
the trenches, defended BY 90 men. Ensign
O'Fling received a wound while standing on
tue top OF the building, of which he died the
next day.
mat these bIock-houscs were taken az the
sortie, has been publicly made i5nown--but the
manner the achievement, and by .pbons, does
not appear. The youth, Edmund O'Fliag, for
whom the appointment of Cadet is requt sted,
mas already proved that he shares with his bro
thers that gaiantness of spirit which seems
family inheritance. On the night of the 95th
olJuiy hewss so fortunate 20 rescue, with
out assistance! heut. rappan of the Esd regi.
'nent, from tue hands of British officer.
\ plan recital of such conduct conveys the
best euloginm (within my knowIedge) of those
who perform 1t. have done nothing more.
Extract OF a letter from major general Winfield
Scott to the Secretary of War, dated Washs
ington, April 10Th, 1915.
SIR--I have the honor to enclose letter
| from col. McIsee, of the Engineers. ON a subject
as highly interesting as any that occurred dur
ing the late war. Let me request that YOU will
obiige me by looking Over it ut 0 moment of lei
sure Most of the facts narrated by the coIanel
are Known to rue personally, and 1 could add
many others of the same character
Lieutenant Patrick O'F1ing, his three bro
theirs and father, catered the army on the same
day, IN 1912, all for Ave yesrs. Tn 1873, mai
gen Dearborn recognised = sthe fac Ga sell
tIDel before his door) soldier who had served
under him With credit during the revolutlona-
rY war. Abou. the same time Mrs. O'Flng,
most respectable matron, came TO Fort George
on visit 10 her husband and four sons. Pa.
trick, the son, then about eighteen, was sick
IN the hospital. prevailed or General Dear
born to discharge him from the service, that
he might return with his mother. In April,
1914, Patrick (now lieut. O'Flingl raised com
pany OF volunteers, marched to Buif.lo, aud re-
quested to be attached TO my brigade. The
handsome department of the young captain and
his little banj, induced me to consent; and
soon alter, procured him commission in the
9th regiment, belonging TO my brigade.
Col. Mere has already narrated some Of th.
enterprises in which this you hero was en-
gagged; little volume might be flied with his
deeds of cavalry for such they appear to the
whole army, who took an active interest in his
career
b g leave to make you several little requests
in behalf of the Survivors of this family.
= Cadets warrant for Edmund O'Flinr, men
TONED by col. Mckee; an honorable discharge
for Patrick C'Fhng &c ia,her) and like dis
charge COR Charles w. House, (the halt brother)
both of the Odd regiment
The o'Flings are from Batavia, My. 1t is
unnecessary Ca add, that every thing which has
been asked Tor this family, that has deserved so
well OF Its country, was promptly granted by
the acting Secretary of Warl
The Library, recently Purchased by the gov
eminent irom MIR Jefferson, has arrived in this
city. Much qualification is anticipated by lite
rary men, from the privilege Of referring to the
scarce and valuable books Of which It is COM
posed, to which it is hoped the Congress will
afford more free access in future than has
heretofore been allowed to their Library.
The following is an Official document laid
before the British Parliament, showing the ships
which were fted out by the Admi, atty, for the
purpose OF meeting our iiigstes Mar. Intel
3dosiraity Office, let Fe6 1915.
An account of any frigstes Of large class, or
any ships of = class larger than frigstes, and
less than line nf battle ships, built or fitted
out since the 18th June. 10 9, las far as can
be produced without detriment to The public
service) stating the periods ~ which such
vessels were respectively fitted out
Shibs names GuHs Hhe1 or1ler'd. Tyhea 6ned ant.
Liverpool, 80 Dec 1912 4th Niay, 1914
Glasgow, 20 do Goth July, tSf4