Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-03-10

To the Hon. Mr.. ToucEY, Chairman, SC.
FROM THE FRONTIER.

ner OF the end inst and the latter of the ls show that
both On the Northern and Western Frontiers, the dis
,urbing forces have been dispersed and that tranquility
has been restored in every direction.
General Wool writes, that The entire force under Drs
Nelson and Cute about G00 strong surrendered 10 him
oil o'clock p. Nj. the LIST ns The Canada line,
about one mile North Of the village Of Aburgh Springs
W. with all their cannon, small arms and ammunition
Previous TO this Gen W had taken piece Of urlilIe
~ and nine loads of ammunition prepared for artillery
and muskes Drs. Nelson and Cote were in The custo
dy OF Gen. W., by whom they would be surrendered
to the civil authorities The British troops within
six or eight miles Of the invading camp al the time Of
The " hole frontier, from ST. Adams to Wctertown,
is en!iey lranguilizedprobaby not to be again dis
turbed
Cen Woo! left ST. Adams for Pla,,sburgh and Cham.
plain yesterday morning
COL Worth writes that he is just informed BY express
from Mai GEN Brady at The mouth Of the Detroit river,
dated the 26lh ult, that the onng oil the 24th the
individuals under the command OF Mcleod, made good
their iuolhoId on an uninlabiled island the British
side and appeared 10 threaten attack upon Maiden
When the troops at Maiden moved towards the island,
the invaders fed, without making any resistance. On
reaching the American Shore they were dsarmed by The
forces under Gen B. and The civil authorities, and dis
persed Mcleod, al the last date, pursued by The
murshas, aud ii believed would be arrested. The
reaction against these proceedings general and 1t Is
not little accelerated by the want of courage exhibited
on this and other occasiOns.-Abany 9rguS, .farch D.
ALBANY, March 5.-The Northern mail OF Saturday
evening brought particulars of the dsbandng of the
patriot lately assembled at The head of Lake Cham
plain The force consisted partly OF Canadians, together
with such disposed 10 volunteer in the eIPed
ton. The exertons Of Gen. Wool prevented any orga
nzation on The American side of the line. They then
crossed over place called Alburgh, during the night
Of Tuesday On Wednesday, an organization was eff
eced in The neg hburhood Of Swanlon, 10 the number
il is supposed Of about 90O, under the command OF Dr.
Robert Nelson. An advance then made into the
province after declaration Of Independence Ia hae
kca:e adopted provincial government established
and DR.. r. Nelson unanimously proclaimed President
proclamation (No.2) was issued by Robert Nelson
as Commander in. Chij Of the Patriot .4rmy promising
protection both in person and property 10 oil who should
Law down their arms and submit the authorities Of the
Republic () The sequel proved, that far from afford
ing protection 10 Others they were not abe 10 take care
Of themselves.
MESSENGER OrrIcE,
Thursday ereaing, March ISIS.
THE PATRIOT ARMY DlsBAspED The Patriots have
been collecting for several past on small sano
east of Aburgh and other places near the lines. Yes
erday they lett their encnmpment-passed over TO AL
burgh and crossed The lines al Cadwels Manor, under
The command of Drs. Nelson and Cote, and cncamped
for the night about two miles from the lines. This morn
ing upon organizing their forces they became convinced
tina, they could moi stand against the royal forces that
were marching against them-Thi morning, previous
10 disbandng, they received intelligence OF the defeat
of Mackenzie and Van Rensselaer,.
They therefore 10 the conclusion that discretion
to General WOOL who met them at the lines and recelv-
ed them, including two field pieces. The number who
laid down their about two hundred and fifty.
The " hole amount Of their forces probably about
four hundred.
u, Drs Nelson and Cote have just arrived here, in
the custody of Gen. Wool
We learn from the Montreal Courier Of the 2Sth u,
that the Installation Of Sir John Cuborne, as admins
of The Province took place the day previous at
the Government House, with The usual iormaes.
A company of the 34!h reg ment Of infantry, under
Capt Frederick arrived at Montreal on The 2Gth uimo
from Three Rivers.
rived from England has left Halifax for Quebec.
Co.cnEssroSAL.-In The Senate, yesterday, MIR. Tall
mndge presented memorial OF 5,5G3 citizens OF New
York praying that Congress muy not pass the Su5lrea
sury Bill.
Mr. Buchanan, according 10 previous notice and in
obedience his Instructions moved that the Sub lrea'
sury Bill be postponed until The next session OF Con-
gress. The motion was negatived by vote OF ~ to
20 This is by no means TO be considered test of the
sense of The Senate upon the main proposition Many,
doubtless anxious that the vexed question should be
settled and know too That the country demands from
Congress decisive action upon the subject OF the
currency at this sesson-indeed, at This moment II IS
probable That, if The question Of Sub-Treasury or no
Sub Treasury should directly before full Senate
q, this time the vote would stand 26 10 20 What an
awful responsibility does this upon the Vice Presl.
dent. We hope and trust that, at the Battle OF Inc
Thames, lie will still be ready 10 throw the weight OF
his influence, character and vote OF THE SIDE OF HIS
Observation-Disclosures, .Ndrch 8.
I--r CHanLEsroS March 6.
! From Ken West-The U. s. Mail schr. Hope, Capt
Griths arrived here this morning. from Key West, via