Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-12-18

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On molten Of Mr.: BauIln: the House adjouF"sd
NEWS FROM DETROIT.
}y the subninSd extract of letter from De'r" ana
by The Detrol and Cleveland newspapers Eecc"cd yes
lerday il appears that the report Of the capture 81 me
British fort Of Maiden by SoiGjS0H Patriots WIKI great
loss ON the British side, without sufficient iruHGa
nn We regret, however, most sincerely, to learn lha'
there was some foundation for the report that nra
sion has been actually made G! Upper Canals From he
territory Of the u : by baId % men composed chiefly
of cuztns Of the u s. tcpIorabc Grlus!on seems to
possess many of he People the borders vi M Lakes,
binding them degree, that they rush aIy upon
inevitable destruction, .,4lrEg, III doing 50, not o!!y
the Laws OF their country, b"t oYeIy moral and social
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81 enclose you an extra Issued this morning. Since 1t
was printed another battle has aken place, but h!is d
aud wounded not known either side. We could hear
the firing, aud with lass see them The Patriots re-
treated into the wcoj. large number tt Patriots are
in the CITY, and | EXPECT 10 night, will cEGeavOr 10 re
infoGce their friends opposite From The great number
OF the British already tie move, 1t IS expected the
Patriots will all be cut 10 pieces, as they cannot reltea!
TO this side, river guarded by the Cned States
troops, &c.
(frora Tic Detroit DGily 7drcriiscr Extra, Dec
The PGTRIors.-This morning, about two o'clock,
Tie Patriots, having stolen the steamboat Champaign
succeeded IN cScnT n landing on tbe lGiaul shore
few miles above this city, and marched down 10
Windsor Immediately opposite this place, Where they
burnt British steamboat aud AcTeral buildings We be-
| lieve occupied military depot They were opposed
by The militia stationed there, and ski!nh OF some
severity rnsrcd after which The firing ceased; the British
relrealed below and the PaiIirS marched up Tic liver
Reini,!cemrns Immediately expected from Sand
witch, ind bloody work may be expected soon. The
Patriots, it is said, number balwcen 200 ard 800.
Much excitement prevails in town. 1t IL said By per
who C"cr III 4 small boat after the skIrmsl
thai seventeen OF the militia killed, and severa
wounded and that large number OF the militia Joined
the Patriots. Loss the part OF tile Patriots, one Kill
ed and two wounded detachment Of! the |. S. troops
with two pieces Of ordnance, under the command o
Major Payne, board ,ie Erie. They j!
prevent any further acccssioEs being made 20 the PaLo
army.
T.. s. The British troops have killed, taken and dis
| pcIsed all that crossed over.
| (from he Cicr,i0nA Ecraid, Dec y
GENERAL Scorr.-Wc were so fortunate last even
ing to be of the numcrGns auditors OF Genera
Sect His remarks upon the duty Of the citizens OF
the frontier wee characterized by generous sentiment
and coed sense ard well received believe, b.
! all who listened 10 tnCm
ARcr advcrting appropriately 20 the orders he had re
cCiv,d from The President OF the United States, whic
miss call him to discharge painful duty. lie pointe
coaiy and frcibiy Tie improperly and danger Q
| Americans interfering in The a!a!!s Ut Canada.
Norman, probably, in This country 10 more by hi
personal influence prevent violation of the laws !lai
GrnCal Scott, lie has The respect Of al men, whateve
their ceilings the Canada any other question:
And in what he says there is much coed sense,
genuine patriotism, and American feeling manifested
that all are prepared listen TO bis arguments and Il
respect his conclusions. The most Jealous Patriots wh'
llscnd to him last night would fad ii difficult 10 gain
say any portion of his remarks.
(fy0n The CerClGRL NerGid Dcc
b. an intelligent gentleman direct from Detroit by
stag, we learn some further pafcuHFs HE PalT'ois
he creased led by man named Parker, and were
generally from Oho--a nutEbe! from this city. Some
| ALSO suCrpCLCd a Hos
Island. against whom the British brought their cannon
to young man, said 10 be from Oho, and OF lt
| name Of Lewis, cut down by Cannon shot, ant
another drowned by the upsetnG Of small boat -
AncT the battle and burning Windsor, the Patriots
supposed 10 have projected towards Tie Londor
district whcic rising Of the p"pu!acc was reported, oil
! had taken 10 the woods.
Gen. Brady had taken sUc! measures 10 ciectualIy
prevent any crossing OF reinurccmcnts in the vicinity
Of Detroit. Repeated attempts 10 had been made
and report current that crossing had been effect
ed near Maiden, in the absence OF he regular troop:
who had marched 10 attack The "Patrios above 1h:
is mere report. The British force the opposite side
supposed al Detroit 10 he about 3GO strong. The
gentleman informs that pretty well understood
at Detroit, when he e!t, that very few Canadians joined
those who effected u landing.
Tie probable fate of the small band Of reckless men
wlio have thrust themselves in hostile altitude upon
the Canadian shore this Indictment hardly
be mistaken. a termination bloody and disastrous lt
the invaders the late affair at Prescott, will be the
male Of attempts to revolutionizc people tho evidently
! 90 not wish, or dare not strike for liberty
LOWER CA:ADA.-The following is The statement Of
! Van ShuitZ, the brigand leader:
Tie statement read. aud was, III substance, iha
The priscner native Of Poland, aged 81 and lis father
was ma or in the Polish army at the battle of Warsaw
The prisoner also 10 be in the Polish service
In 1886 he came to The o. s and settled at Saina
| chymisl Was induced 10 join the "Hunlers or "Pa
rot Masons 10y hr Stone Of Sana who also presented
him with the flag that taken AT The Mill. lie was
told that the people of Canada wnud receive them with
open arms and that the British regulars would join
them on their landing. Trusting to these representa-
lions he embarked with others in the United STATES al
Oswcco took the two schoone7s in tow laden with men
three cannon and munitions Of war, was bailed in lie
| attempt to land a, Prescott but finally laEdcd at the
windmill with one hundred and eighty men, lie soon
discovered how he had been deceived; aid came Ia
| them, nor did any join them But as he had ne
means Of returning to The States he strengthened his
position as far possible and made the best defence lie
could.
They are all quarrel,ing about which ought 10 be
hanged first
JACKSONVILLE, Nov. ~.
More Indian rur9srs-It is some time since our ears
have been rCned With accounts oi the dest rucaon oil
our citizens in the interior But ii seems tie Tragedy