Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-04-11
BY CYRIL q. GADY.

general Gaines, or that the former should change
positions with the brigade of volunteers IN the sec.
Ond line. Should the General think it safe to order
the whole Of Cass's brigade to assist the charge
made by general Gaines or that the former should
change positions with the volunteers in the second
line, or should the General think il safe to order
the whole Of Cuss's brigade to the right. without
replacing it with another, general Cass will march
1t 10 the right formed in oblique ectea0ns of COM
paneS. II will be the business Of general MAR
thur in the event Of his being refused to watch the
motions OF TIE enemy, and with the assistance Of
The artillery, prevent lis front line ut least from
rlorceptu~ the progress Of our right. Should the
pncmy's militia be defeated. the brigade of ours in
advance viii Immediately wheel upon the flank OF
he British regulars, and g'nCral M'Arihur will
then advance aud attack them in front. In the
mean time his cXceoncy governor Shelby can use
the brigade in reserve Of the second line, to extend
he flank line from its front or left or to reinforce
any weak part Of the line. In all eases where
troops IN HGyance are obliged to retire thrUu-h
hose which are advancing to support them, it will
he done by companies in files, which will retire
through the intervals Of the advancing line, end
Immediately form in the rear. Tie light troops
will be pIr'icuariy governed Nv this direction.
Tie disposition Of the troops IN Inc right illuk i
such the commanding UGueryl thinks hH~t rIc'l-
lated TO resist an nttnck from the Indians. which i.
only to be expected from that 'qurter. His cycnI
sncy governor Sicily, Will however, use his dis
grrtiUn, in making any alteration which his expert
rnce and judgment may dictate.
"Lieuienant colonel Boil, colonel Smrui, and the
officers cmmnnding The flank line are to send
uut small detlchmgnS in advance fthe two former
corps, and to the flank Of the latter. Should they
discover the enemy in force. immediate notice will
o.. sen. TO the lines. The General commanding on
the spot will Immediately order the signal for
forming in order OF battle, which i the beat, ~
arms All Signals will be Immediately repeated Dy
all the drums Of the line. The signal 'Dr the Who.a
to halt is, tie re!rea.. Drums will be distributed
along the line at the heads Of companies and tap,
otca sionaily be given to regulate their march
Lieutenant colonies Fail and Simrall are 10 keep
the General con stantly informed Of the discoveries
made by the advanced parties, aud when it shall
become necessary for their corps 10 retire. they will
f-n on the flank, or IN the rear of generals
AArthur and Gaines brgade>, and receive tue
orders Of their brgndiers respectively.
CIVILIAN HENRY HARRISON"
The whole embarked from the Middle Sister
for the Canada Shore on the 9th, and presented
in its denouemem one Of the finest occasions for
the pencil Of the artist and the interest Of the
scene was not lite awakened by the momcm-
ta.y expectation Of the opening Of the enemy 5
fire from the shore. No opposition, however,
was made to the landing Of our troops, and com.
modore Perry frequently expressed his admiration
Of he promptness and discipline dispIoyel IN
the occasion. Just at the moment of debarka,
ton, the General issued along the line Of boats
the following laconic and impressive order:
"Head. Quarters. on board The Ariel,
September 81, 1919,
| THE General inrea,s MS brave troops to re.
member that they are the sons Of sires whose
6pe is immortal That they are to fl ght for the
riah,sn their insu'aI co.ary. whilst their oppo,
merits combat for the unjust Prc.ens.on5 oil a
master.
Kentuckians! remember the river Raisin ;
5u. remember it oaly whilst the victory is Sis.
penl,d. Tie revenge Of a soldier cannot be
graf fed uporAa fallen enemy. By command,
! EORERT BUTLER, 4. AlilltaMt GeneraL.