Daily National Intelligencer (Washington City [D.C.])
June 7, 1813
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VOL. I. WASHINGTON CITY, PUBLISHED BY GALES AND SEATON, Daily, at Ten Dollars per annum PAID IN ADVANCE. No subscription will be taken for less than twelve months. Jill letters to the Editors must be post paid. SALE POSTPONED. SALE AT AUCTION. ON Tuesday the 20th of June, will positive ly be sold at Public Auction at 12 o’clock in tne forenoon, at the Coffee-House in George town, by virtue of a Deed of Trust made to me by the late George Thompson, deceased to secure certain debts due to the Bank of Co lumbia, all that part of LOT No. 31, (In the 6'd Town) not taken away by the opening of Prospect and Frederick streets, Also, all his the said Thompson’s parfof LOT No. 40, Fronting 42 feet or thereabouts on Duck Lane, on which is erected a two story Frame House and other buildings now in the occupancy of Mrs Thompson—all the right title and interest of the s aid George Thompson deceased will be mold the title papers the deed of trust will be then and there shewn on the day of sale, to isatisfy purchasers. Payment in cash will be re ■quired immediately after the sale of the afore said property; and when paid for a deeds wdl be given conveying all the right of the trustee thereto. CLEMENT SMITH, Trustee. JOHN TRAVERS, Auctioneer. May 19-—ts. PAPER HANGINGS. The subscriber, at his Boot and Shoe Store, opposite the Indian Queen tavern, Pennsylva nia Avenue, constantly keeps a large stock of the newest patterns, in the above line. A t. so, Just received from New York and Philadel phia, four trunks of Ladies and Uentle men’s shoes, of various kinds, which render his as sortment very complete. ANDREW COYLE. May 1 ts WA SHIN GTON HOTIsL. The Subscriber informs his friends ana the public that he has This da? opened the Washington Hotel, on the Pennsylvania Avenue near the Trea sury Office. THIS establishment has been considerably enlarged, altered and improved, and furnished with an entire new set of Beds and Furniture, general and choice assortment of Wines and Liquors has been laid in the table will always be supplied with the best Viands that can be procured, and from a studious desire to please he hopes to merit a share of public custom. JOHN MACLEOD. N. B. A few Gentlemen can be accommo dated with Boarding, by the month or year. August 27- arc h 1 A ROSS, AS receive d this day, at his Wine Cellar, the following articles, imported in the schooner Express, lately from Bordeaux, which he ■will sell wholesale and retail for a moderate profit; Sparkling Champaigne in Hampers of 50 bottles Medoc in baskets of 12 do. St. Julien Red Wine in hampers of 24 do. Vin de Grave in boxes of 12 do. Claret in do. of 12 do. Sweet Oil in baskets of 12 do. Prunes in boxes of about 16 lb. each Cogniac Brandy in pipes, of a very superior quality. He has also received from Baltimore Fresh Souchong Tea, Pichou do. do. Padoy do. do. Table Salt in baskets, Mould Candle*, &c. Georgetown, March 9—2awtf A OTICE. THE subscribers, trustees appointed by a de cree ul the Circuit Court of the district of Co lumbia for the coumy of Washington, in the case of John P. Van Ness, administrator of Wm. and Charles Laight, vs John Blagge, and the heirs and representatives of George Walker, having on the 21st day of May, 1812, by virtue of the said decree, sold at public auction the following property in the city of Washington, viz. Lot No. 4, in square 837, to Joseph Forrest. Lots No. 2, in sq. 893 No 3, m sq. 984 No. 7, in sq. 1036 Nos. 13,14 and 15, in sq. 1045, to Zachariah Walker. The whole of square south of square 893 lots Nos. 10, 11, 12 and 13, in sq. 920, to Jos. Gales, jr. Lots'Nos. 17,18,19, 20,21, 22 and 23, in sq. 990 to George Beale. Square south of sq. 1015, to John J. Mum ford. Lots Nos. 8, 9 and 10, in sq. 1035, to David Bates. And the purchasers aforesaid having failed to comply with the terms of the said sale, the abovementioned property will again be exposed at public sale, on Tuesday, the Ist day of June, at Tomlinson’s Hotel, in the city of Washington, at 11 o’clock A. M. and sold by virtue of toe said decree, at the expence and loss of said purchasers, for cash. Sale postponed. —The above proper ty will be sold on Tuesday the 15th of June next, at the place aforesaid, at ten o’clock, A. M. RICHARD FORREST, 7 Trustpes CH. GLOVER, trustees N. L. QUEEN, Auct. May B—dts. The above statement is not correct— The lots will not be sold at any loss or expence to us. They have mostly been sold by the Collector for taxes which were due for years and ought to have been paid by Mr. Van Ness, the non payment of which alone has been the reason of our refusing to take the pro perty. JOSEPH FORREST, GEO. BEALL, ZACH. WALKER, David bates. May 18. Daily National Intelligencer. LAWS OF LAST SESSION, Just published for sale by R. C. Weight man, Acts passed at the Second Session of the Twelfth Congress of the United States. Also, for sale. Poems by Samuel Rogers, containing the Pleasures of Memory, with a variety of other poems on various subjects, never before pub lished. Price 75 cents. Narrative Poems on the Female Character, by Mary Russel Mitford. Price 1 dollar. Tales of Terror, with caricature plates, s 871-2 Things by their Right Names, a No vel, 1 Grant’s Superstition of the Highland- ers, 1 12 1-2 I say, says I, by Thinks I to myself, 87 1-2 The Isle of Palms, by John Wiison, 1 Influence of Literature oh Society, 2v. 2 Marian, a novel, 2 v. 2 Heriot’s Travels in Canada, 1 dome, a novel, by Miss Cullen, 2 D’lsraeli’s Calamities of Authors, 2 v. 2 Albinia, or the Young Mother, 1 Royal Foundling, a Persian Story, 1 Keiroy, a novel, by Miss Rush, 87-12 Naval Victory of the United States, 1 Edgworth’s Tales, 2 v, 2 Crabbe’s Tales, 2v. 1 75 Temper, or Domestic Scenes, by Mrs. Opie, 2 v. 2 Traits of Nature, by Miss Burney, 2 v. 2 25 The Boole, or Memoirs of the Prin- cess of Wales, 1 The Rambler, elegant pocket edition, 4 yols. 4 371 2 S ottish Adventures, or Way to Rise, 1 Santo Sebastiano, or Young Protec tor, 3v. 3 25 Monastery of St. Columb, by Maria Roche, 2 v. 2 Married Life, or Faults on all sides,2v.2 25 Good Men of Modern Date, by Mrs. Green, 2v. 1 50 Life of Cellini, a Florentine Artist, 2v. 2 25 Agricultural Essays, Practical and Political, by Citizen of Vir ginia, 1 50 Absentee, by Miss Edgworth, 2v. 2 Academy for Grown Horsemen, 75 Advice to Officers in the Army, 62 12 The Banks of Wye, by Bloomfield, 50 Life of Geo. F. Cooka, late of the Theatre, London, 2v. 2 50 June 3—3 t NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That application will be made for the renew a of Certificate Ao. 626, for §2OOO Louisiana six per cent. Stock, standingin the name William Wingfield, of Lincoln’s Inn Fields, London, on the books of the Treasury and stated to be lost: JAMES DAVIDSON. May 7~3taw6w PUBLIC BATHS. The subscriber respectfully informs the citi zens of Washington and the Public, that he has fitted up Nine Baths in the most com plete manner, near Walter Jones’, esq. and but a few steps from Mr. Davis’ Tavern. The baths will be ready for the reception of visitors on Monday next. Ladies and Gentle men are invited to come and see the esta blishment on Saturday. FREDERICK SHUCK. June 3 COLUMBIA TURNPIKE ROADS. To the Stockholders, that two instalments of ten dol’ars each, are called for, on every share of the stock by them respectively held, to be paid at the Bank of Washington en or before the twenty-fourth day of June next. By order, S. ELIOT, Jr. Treasurer. May 22—2aw3w. BATH BERKELEY SPRINGS. THOSE Ladies and Gentlemen, of Washington Georgetown in particular, wishing to visit Jiath Berkley Springs in Virginia, (near Mar tinsburg), being the Theatre of America for three months in the year (June, July, August, and even September,) are respectfully inform ed that the Watkrs are in their strongest state and in the greatest purity; the Baths and Walks in the best order, and every attention paid by the subscriber, to render full satisfac lion. Being long accustomed with public life, and accustomed to good living myself, the public may depend on having the best accom modation—clean beds and bedding, wiih com sortable rooms; choice liquors, wines, &c. which have been carefully collected; and the tables will be decorated in the first style. The subscriber having several houses at Berkley Springs, he will make the table to suit parties, or have a general table as the Guests may sh-nk proper. The Subscriber has a Drawing Room fur nished for the Lsdies, a Piano Forte, Maps of different kinds, Reading Room, &c—a grand Bane, of Music for Balls, once or twice a week, as the company may think proper. The very best servants are selected for attendance, and every attention paid by the public’s Obedient humble servant, ROBERT BAILEY. April 29—tJunlO CHEAP SPRING GOODS. THOMAS W PAIRO has just received a new supply of seasonable goods. He lias a mongst a general assortment of dry goods ma ny very scarce articles, viz. Thread Stockings, Thread Gloves, cheap India Muslins, very fine homespun netting and knitting cottons, good Segars, Summer Hats, Linen Pocket hdkis. handsome vesting, &c. Also^ the following assortment of Hard ware. Locks, Hinges, Bolts, Screws, and other building furniture Carpenter and other tools, Cabinet Furniture, Sheep Shears, Wire, Cut- L.y, Spurs, Whips, Snuff-boxes, Saddlery, Pa tent Soap, Fruit and Bread Baskets,Plated Can dlesticks, Razor-straps, Shovels, Spades, G am nd Grass Scythes, Butchers Cleavers and Knives, Pocket Compasses, Mouse and Rat traps, Curing Tongs, Desk and Watch Seals, Dog Collars, Knitting Needles, Pins and best London White Lead. Which will be sold cheap fnr cash, and to punctual customers, on a short credit. Washington, F street, May 29 —6t Notice is hereby given MONDAY, JUNE 7, 1813. FOR SALE, A WOOL CARDING MACHINE, In complete order-—made on the most impro ved plan. Enquire of Mr. George Drinker, Alfred street, Alexandria, or of the subscriber at Tomlinson’s Rotel, in Washington. JAMES GREENLEAF. May 31 3w3t Washington county, District of Columbia, ss. In the case of NATHANIEL RUSSEL, an insolvent debtor confined in the prison of Washington county for deLt—Notice is hereby given to the creditors of the said Nathaniel Russel, that on Monday the 7th of June inst. at 10o’clock A. M. at the Court Room, at the Capitol, the oath prescribed by the act of Congress, entitled “An act tor the relief of insolvent debtors within the District of Co lumbia” will be administered to the said insolvent, and a Trustee appointed, unless cause to the contrary be then and there shewn. Ordered, that this notice be published in the Nitionad Intelligencer three times before that day. By order of thehon. Buckner Thruston, as sistant Judge of the Circuit Court of the district of Columbia. WM. BRENT, Ck. June 2—3 t IN the case of GEORGE BOYD, an in solvent debtor, confined in the prison of Wash ington county for debt—Notice is hereby given t'- the creditors of said George Boyd, that on Monday the 7th day of June, at 10 o’clock A. M, in the Court Room in the Capitol', the oath prescribed by the act of Congress, entitled “An act for the relief of insolvent debtors within the district of Columbia” will be administered to the said insolvent, and a trustee appointed, unless cause to the contrary be then and there shewn. Ordered, that this notice be published in the National Intelligencer three times previous to the said day By order of the hon. Buckner Thruston, assistant judge of the circuit court of the dis trict of Columbia. WM. BRENT, Clerk. June 1 3t Just received AT DU POUT'S SNUFF STORE, Bridge street, near the Union Tavern, George town, (from New-York) Afresh supply of d ffierent kinds of CHEWING TOBACCO, MADISON'S FINE HOLL TWIST, Also, Lorillard’s Maccauba, 'J Lancaster Rappee, Virginia do. )-SN UFF. Prevost Maccauba, Hardam’s No. 9. J A few dozen half and quarter boxes of REAL SPANISH SEGARS. June I—ts CHEAP GROCERY AND LIQUOR STORE. Alexander Suter, opposite the Coffee House, Bridge street, Georgetown, has on hand and offers for sale, on very moderate terms for cash, or to punctual customers at a short time, a general and well selected assortment of Groceriw and Liquors, consisting of the fol lowing articles Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, and Hyson Skin TEAS, of a good quality, and selected particularly for family use. First and second quality brown,—first, se cond, and third quality loaf SUGAR. Prime, green and white COFFEE. Molasses. L. P. Madeira, L. P. Teneriffe, Old Sherry, Old Port, Muscatel, Malaga, Bordeaux Claret (in boxes) WINES, inferior to none in the town. Coniac, Peach, Apple, and Spanish BRAN DIES. Jamaica, Antigua, and N. E. RUM. Old Rye Whiskey. Cinnamon, Perfect Love, Anniseed COR DIALS. Cider Vinegar. Mould, dipt, and spermaceti Candles. Sallad Oil (fresh) Havannah Segars (genuine) Chewing Tobacco and Snuff. Nutmegs, cloves, mace, cassia, pepper (black and red), allspice, starch, Bengal and slot In digo (blue), fig do. race and ground ginger, saltpetre, olives and capers, raisins and cur rants, madder, plongh-unes and trace rope, shoe, scrub, white wash and sweeping brushes, Welch and Forster’s chocolate, wrapping pa. per, Jamieson’s crackers, and Lisbon floor mats. Persons so friendly disposed as to favor him with their custom shall be supplied on the best terms, and the goods purchased sent to their places of residence (if in the city or George town) free of expense. June 2—3wlm MRS. M. SWEENEY Has just received a few Chip and Straw Hats of a very superior quality, some patterns made up in the newest stile, with those fine white patent lace silk cord and fancy ribbon*; a va riety of white and coloured hose added to her spring assortment, makes it very general;— There is amongst them silks, satins, lute strings, silk shawls, handkerchiefs, hose and shoes with a very great assortment of all goods in the Fancy line. Some very handsome India Muslins, Beads, Ear-rings and Drops. City of Washington, May 31st. FOR RENT, Several convenient Dwelling Houses, at Greenleaf’s Point and BOR SALE, Twelve Looms, and a Domestic Spinning Machine of 48 Spindles on Barret’s improved plan, which may be worked by a single hand. Also for sale—Some Cotton Goods of domes iic manufacture, and a few barrels of choice Herrings of the last year’s salting. Apply to NATHANIEL P. BIXBY. At Greenleaf’s Point. May 31 3w3t PATENT LEVER WATCHES. A good opportunity now presents itself to such gentlemen as wish to supply themselves with this uaiuable description of WATCHES. A large assortment is just received, and will be sold at reduced prices, and warranted to perform well, by JACOB LEONARD. Georgetown. April 17—ts INSTRUCTION AND PUBLIC DEFENCE. To prevent an attack we must be ready and able to repel it. The enemy now on the coast and in our wa ters, will and must get provisions; and perhaps attempt something more serious Then flying artillery and cavalry would be very useful, b, the advantage of transporting themselves ra pidly. The slow movements of the useful infantry, would, in these cases, give sufficient time to the enemy to debark, plunder and re embark themselves, or to form and fortify but to effect the destruction of the enemy, o. to prevent their progress, cavalry in transport ing themselves rapidly must be in good order, and their horses must be as well trained as the rider must be perfect in riding. How many horses are there which would charge against the fire of the enemy I A fencing mas er on horse back is as a riding master on boa; d of a 74. The individual defence consists in the know ledge of riding, and in the horse being well trained. The general defence consists in ma noeuvring, and I am disgusted when 1 hear of fencing on horseback spoken of, and particu larly the British system. 1 propound the fol lowing question :—ls it possible for any man to suceed in fighting against two, when one is on his right and the other on his left I I answer no, no, and no Then ail the British system is false end destitute of sense, because it consists of attack and defence on the right and left. The Americans would be by land what they are by sea, if they had instructors and time to learn I would prefer an army of cowards who know how to manoeuvre, to an army of brave mtn when not perfect. Officers of cavalry are ordered daily to at tend m a riding school, some of them as pe* feci even as the riding mailer himself; but they must practise their horses. Ladies and gem emen of respectability, as well as mo narchs themselves, attend almost daily in a riding school. Tae artilleiy and infantry once instructed do not want to practise but cavalry must practise daily; ana the gentlemen in the caval ry, whom circumstances prevent from attend ing o dr 11, or from supporting the expences hat cavalry require, had belter retire; because then hurseft will create confusion and would sacrifice ad of them The undersigned offers to the gentlemen in the cavalry, and others, n Washing-on city and its vicinity, to teach them riding and in manoeuvres on two ranks, as cavalry must be for banle, and according to the French tactics (which a;e in preparation for the use of the government.) He will aso instruct them m the proper manner of training horses for the charge. The days of tuition wdl be on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, in every week, to be g n positively at 6 o’clock on an extensive fie d, which will be designated hereafter when a sufficient number subscribe. The young gentlemen not in the cavalry will be formed into platoons, and the first sub scribers wdl serve as officers. No place in the ranks for battle will be fixed, and the gentlemen will serve alternately in the front and second rank, to give an opportunity to every one to be exercised in manoeuvres on both rank*. The price of tuition will be 5 entrance, and S 5 per month for the manoeuvring and riding exercises, and the proper manner to train horses for the charge As soon as 16 subscriber* are received the tuition will begin. No martingales will be tolerated Those who believe they know how to ride, have yet to learn as well as to fix their bridle. Mr. P. offers, in the morning on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, or at any time on Thuesday, Tursday and. Saturday, to give private lessons in riding to ladies and gentle men.—Price of tuition will be 5 entrance, and 10 per month. Mr. P. offers to train horses for ladies and gentlemen. A subscription paper is left at Mr. Macleod’s, Washington hotel, Pennsylva nia avenue, where applications are to be made by gentlemen personally, or in writing by la dies, between the hours of 11 and 1 o’clock. June I—d6t MILITARY BOOKS. R. C. WEIGHT MAM has received a few copies of DUANE’S HAND-BOOK FOR INFANTRY, Third Edition. “Adjutant General’s Office, w Washington City, 19th March, 1813. “GENERAL ORDERS. The Hand-Book for Infantry,’ compiled and published by Wm. Duane, of Philadelphia, -will be received and observed as the system of “Infantry Discipline for the Army of the United States. By order of the Secretary at War, T. H CUSHING, Adj. Gen’’ Also, Duane’s Hand-Book for Riflemen, 2d edition. Military Library. Military Dictionary. A Memoir on the organization of the general staff of the U. States’ military power, &c. May 26 TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD. In Sept. last, my house-servant, who calls himself JOSEPH MICHAELS, absconded, and stole one of my horses, a saddle and bridle. He was seen at Bath in Berkeley co. on his, way to Pennsylvania since which time, no ac count of him has been received. He is about 5 feet 8 inches high, of a light complexion, a pleasing countenance, and can read very well. He is a slave, was raised by me from a child and being a likely, sen*ible, and admirable house servant, has ever been treated with the utmost kindness and indulgence; not the slightest suspicion was ever entertained of his intention to abscond on the contrary, he was supposed to be remarkably attached to hi master and family He is supposed io be io Pennsylvania or Ohio, where lie must be em ployed as a house servant, not being fit or will ing to do farming labor; and as a waiter he must be remarkable. The above reward will be paid for bringing him home to the Subscriber in Winchester, Va or 50 dolls, for lodging him in any jail, so that I get h m again. It is hoped that persons not willing to take up a runaway, will take him up as a thief. DANL. LEE. Winchester, Va. April 23—wtfN I To .lit Voters of ’he Fourth Ward. Notice is hereby given that an election wii be held on Monday ihe 7th day o Jim rext, at Drummond’s tavern, for one Alderm* and three Common Council men to represen sa d ward, in the corporation of the City of Wash ington. Poll to be opened at 10 o’clock, and close precisely at 7 o’clock. Joseph Cassin, T Gustavus Higden, Commissioners. Buller Cocke, j June I—3t An election will be held at Messrs. Elec us and James Middleton’s Workshop on Mnvlay the 7th day of June next, for ohe Alder nan and three Councilmen, to represent the t't; d ward in the Board of Aidermen and Common Council of the City of Washington the ensuing term. The poll will be opened at 10, and close precisely at 7 o’clock as the law directs. Samuel N. Smallwood, A Henry Ingle, C Commissioners^ J. W Collet, J June 1— A FRAME HOUSE on Capitol Hi 1, aid near the Capitol, with a lease of he iot for six years. It will be sold very’ reasons.' le for cash, or at sixty days credit, the purc'ia er giving a note with an approved indorser. Foe further particulars enquire of JNO. PELTZ. ’unc 1. Has just returned from Philadelphia Silver mounted Swords, Gilt di t Brass ditto Nelson Dirks with and without gilt scabbards S rai Dirks with gilt and silver ditto Silvti mounted Nelson Dirks Gilt, b Lev. and Plated Epaulettes Red Plumes, White ditto with Red Tops PLATED WARE, JEWELLERY, &c. Patent Lever Watches, plain ditto Plated Castors and Candlesticks Plated Spurs, Coral and Bells Gold Watch Chains, Seals and Keys of the newest patrons, Gilt and Steel ditto Carriage and Gig Whips, Riding ditto Canes with Dirks and Swords, plain ditto Also expects in a few days to receive a few setts of hand plate. May 27—6 t FOR SALE, 8000 acres first rate Land, IN different Tracts, from 500 to 1000 acres each, lying on the Mississippi in the district of Baton Rouge, surveyeu and patented in (he years 1770 and 1772, and recorded in the name of the Subscriber. ALSO, 7000 acres in Randolph county, and 3000 acres in Harrison county, Virginia 300 acres m Kentucky For the above, properly in this City wll be taken m part payment; the residue in cash or good bonds. Particular information may be obtained on application to the subscriber. If by letter, the postage must be paid. OLIVER POILOCK Washington city, April 23—2awtf ROMULUS RIGGS, COMMISSION MERCHANT. POUTINGON. IS now receiving a large quantity of Goods on consignment, which will be sold immediate y. They will be offered at the lowest limits by the package or piece, and sold entirely for Cash or good paper, at sixty or ninety days. Country Merchants will find George Town the best place to select a spring supply, as there is immence quantity of goods sen ii g from Baltimore to this place, which will be sold very low, and the assortment will be go >d. All kinds of goods will be received on con signment, and every attention paid and exer tion made to give general satisfaction in he sale of them. Goods will be received on sto -1 a &e. Georgetown, May 10——ts Also, a general Assortment of Seasonable Goods, all of which will be sold very low lor CASH. WM. S. NICHOLLS. Georgetown, 31st May 1813. GEORGETOWN WOOL COT TON MANUFACTORY. R. PARROTT I. 8c W. WESTERMAN, CTwo English Manufacturers, J Have, by personal attention, and great car had made machinery for carding and spinning wool and cotton m the best manner, which they are now setting up at R. Parrott’s Mill, (at the foot of his rope-walk) and where they are ready to receive wool for carding and spin ning They expect shortly to have spun cot ton of every size, for sale at the Manufactory and at the Grocery Ware House of R. Parrott and Co. on the wharf, where any orders will be received. That the manufactory may succeed, it is necessary, and will in all cases be required, that the cash be paid at the delivery of the article. PARROTT WESTERMANS. Georgetown, May 11—6 w. THE subscribers have just opened an as sortment of hais and shoes of almost every description, a few doors west of Mr. Davis’s Tavern, Pennsylvania Avenue—They calculate on keeping a handsome assortment, and sel ling on the most reasonable terms; they ex pect to be constantly in the receipt of articles in their line, until their supply will be very much enlarged. They solicit the patronage of their friend and fellow-citizens. CLARKE 8c BROWN. May S 9 NO 135 NOTICE. FOR SALE, JOHN GAITHER and New York, with the' FOLLOWING SUPERB ARTICLES FOR THE MILITARY FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBER; 5000 pieces short yellow Nankeens. 300 do. Russia sheeting. 200 do. Ravens Duck. 4 Bales White Plains. HATS, SHOES BOOTS.
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THE MILITIA— NUMBER 2. FROM THE ENQUIRER. The clauses in the Constitution of the United States, which touch this subject, are the following— The Congress shall have power to provide for calling forth the militia to execute the laws of the union, suppress insurrections aud repel invasions; to provide for organizing, arming and disciplining the militia, and for governing such part of them, as may be employed in the service of the United States, reserving to the States repectively the appointment of the offi cers, and the authority of training the militia ac cording to the discipline prescribed byCongress The plain meaning of these clauses 18, that Congress have the power of de termining the manner and providing the means of calling jorth the Militia, in the three specified cases to execute the laws of the union, suppress insurrec tions and repel invasions.” But the power to provide the means, gives them the power to provide the ne cessarytrgen/stogive efficacy to their call- But this call cannot be made efficient, unless these agents are directly respon sible to'the United States, for the exe cution of their power. It is not for the agents to say We will, or will not obey your call, accord ing to our own views of the case,” be cause the exercise of any discretion may defeat the very purposes for which the authority was vested. But the agents are bound to obey, and for any disobedience of orders, they are subject to such penalties as the Congress of the United States may lay down within the pale of the constitution. The authority of the United States in this respect seems to be complete. To the States is reserved, Ist the pow er of appointing such officers as Con gress may deem requisite for organiz ing and disciplining the militia, and 2d. the power of training the militia ac cording to the discipline prescribed by Congress.” But the States have no right to go further and assume to them selves the power of judging of the pro priety of the call, and taking a single measure to defeat it. The States have no right to say to the Adjutant-General, for instance; “You shall not make a return of our militia to the President of the United States;” nor to the Brigadier General You shall not march your brigade agreeably to the call of the U mon:” nor to a Colonel, March not your regiment, until you have consult ed the Governor or until you are satis fied that you have been called upon agreeably to the provisions of the con atitution and that there is some inva sion to repel, some insurrection to sup press, or some law to execute,which the civil power is incompetent to enforce.” The words of the Constitution, there fore, seem to carry this meaning upon their face, that the United States may call the Militia into service that they may enforce this call; that the agents to whom they addrass their call in this matter, are directly responsible to them; and that Congress are under no neces sity of asking the consent of the State authorities for the militia to march in obedience to the call of their legitimate Agents. The very circumstances under which the Constitution was formed, seem strongly to support this construction. It was urged that the old confederation was not strong enough, because it was dependent upon the States for all its most material powers—that it was obli ged to resort to requisitions upon the States for supplies of money and quotas of troops that the states were indiffer ent to these requisitions, because you «ould not enforce them; you could not throw a state into prison, nor subject her to corporal punishment for her dis obedience and that the only way to re medy these defects, was to establish a form of government, which would have the power within itself of operating di rectly upon individual citizens, without having recourse to the consent or inter mediate authority of the states. The argument was irresistible, because the existing situation of the country proved it to be correct. It is fair, therefore, to presume, that, in framing the constitu tion to get quit of these evils, its found ers would take due care to throw the government of the Union as little as possible upon the States for the means of enforcing the powers which were transferred to it. And it is fair, then, to presume that in no case is this con sent or co-operation of the States ne cessary, but where the Constitution has expressly made it so. But in the case of the militia there is no such consent reserved to the States, after the officers are appointed—and the authority of Congress to have agents responsible to them seems then in this respect to flow from the history as well as the words oi the Constitution. .Again. We can be at no loss for the meaning of this part of the Constitution, if we resort to the sense in which it was taken at the time by its framers. But the co-tcmporaneous exposition complete ly supports the construction which we have given. The Federalist maintains this doctrine in a more general way— The Debaits of ihe Virginia Convention, the other text book on this subject, in a more pointed manner. In the 23d number of the Federalist, in which an attempt is made to show The necessity of a Government at least equally energetic with the one proposed,” the writer presents the fol lowing reflections. t! Is there not a manifest inconsistency in de volving upon Rie federal government the care of the general defence, and leaving in the state governments the effective powers, by which it is to be provided for Is not a want of ce-ope ration the infallible consequence of such a sys tem And will not weakness, disorder, an un due distribution of the burthens and calamities of war, an unnecessary and intolerable increase of expences, be its natural and inevitable con comitants Have we not had unequivocal ex perience of its effects in the course of the revolution, which we have just achieved In the 29th No. The Federalist says Concerning the Militia”— The power of regulating the militia and of commanding its services in times of insurrec tion and invasion, are natural incidents to the duties of superintending the common defence, and of watching over the internal peace of the confederacy.” If a w’ell regulated militia be the most na tural defence of a f ree country, it ought certain ly to be under the regulation and at the disposal of that body which is constituted the guardian of the national security. If standing armies are dangerous to liberty, an efficacious power over the militia, in the same body, ought, as far as possible, to take away the inducement and the pretexts to such unfriendly institutions. If the federal government can command the aid of the militia in those emergencies which call for the military arm in support of the civil magis trate, it can the better dispense with the em ployment of a different kind of force. If it can not avail itself of the former, it will be obliged to recur to the latter. To render an army unne cessary, will be a more certain method of pre venting its existence than a thousand prohibi tions upon paper.” Let us now look to the debates of the Virginia Convention. We see at once what interest was excited by the propo sition to transfer to Congress the power over the militia, and what a field of de bate it opened to them—but it was neither denied by the friends nor the op ponents of the Convention, that such was the proposition which it contained. So far from it, that its opponents con tended it was giving too much power to the U. States while its friends contend ed that it was necessary to give it. We shall cite a few passages from the speeches of each Mr. George Mason—“ I conceive the general government ought to have pow er over the militia, but it ought to have some bounds. If gentlemen say that the militia of a neighboring state is not sufficient, the government ought to have power to call forth those of other states, the most convenient and contiguous. But in this case the consent of the state legislatures ought to be had.” Mr. Madison—“ It is a great recom mendation for this system that it pro vides against standing armies more than any system known to us, and particular ly more than the ®ld system of confede ration. The most effectual way to guard against a standing army, is to render it unnecessary; The most effectual way to render it unnecessary is to give the general government full power to call forth the militia, and exert the whole natural strength of the Union when ne cessary.” “If you put it in the power of the state governments to refuse the militia, by requiring their consent, you destroy the general government, and sa crifice particular states. The same principles and motives which produced disobedience to requisitions, will pro duce refusal in this case.” Governor Strong’s, we fear, were rather worse. Mr. George Nicholas—“ The general defence is entrusted to the general gov ernment. How is it to protect the Union It must (now) apply to the state governments before it can do it. Is this right Is it not subjecting the general will to the particular caprice of the members of the state governments This would entirely defeat the power given to Congress to provide for the general defence.” Should Congress be obliged to apply to the particular states for the militia, they may be re fused, and the government overturned.” It appears to me that this power is es sentially necessary. For, as the general defence is trusted to Congress, we ought to entrust fully the means. This cannot fully be done without giving the power of calling forth the militia; and this power is sufficiently guarded.” Mr. John Marshall—“ I cannot help being surprised that the worthy member thought this power so dangerous. What government is able to protect you in time of war Will any state depend on its own exertions The conse quence of such dependence and with holding this power from Congress will be, that state will fall after state, and be a sacrifice to the want of powej in the general government. United we are strong—divided we fall. Will you pre vent the general government from draw ing the militia of one state to another, when the consequence would be, that every state must depend on itself? The enemy possessing the water can quick ly go from one state to another. No state will spare to another its militia, which it conceives necessary for itself. It requires a superintending power, in order to call forth the resources of all to protect all. If this be not done, each state will fall a sacrifice. This system merits the highest applause in this re spect.” These extracts are too plain to re quire an elucidation. It would seem clear, therefore, from the very words of the Constitution, from the circumstances that gave rise to it, and from the sense in which these words were taken by its founders, that the U. States have the power to call out the mi litia, exclusive of any control of the states—and of course, by means of agents, who are to be directly liable to thpm for the exercise of the power. SIEGE OF FORT MEIGS. (from THE OHIO FREDONIAN.j Minutes of the principal occurrences which have taken place during the siege of Fort Meigs, from the 2,5 th of April to the 9th of May taken down by a volunteer in the fort. About the 25th, 26th and 27th of April, the general was very vigilant in sending out patroling parties in order to discover the movements of the ene my for, from correct and undoubted information, we were bound to believe that this post would be attacked by a large number of British and Indians. On the 25th, lieutenant M’Clanna han discovered the enemy on the mar gin of the Lake. On the 26th, some part of the enemy were discovered on the opposite shore, viewing our works, but rode off in a very few minutes. This day another patrolling party went down a few miles; but were drawn back by the discharg ing of our guns in camp. In the even ing, another patrol of infantry were sent two or three miles down the river but could discover nothing of the approach of the enemy, except the firing of guns in every direction. This evening there was an alarm, and the party returned during the time of it. On the 27th, a few of the enemy made their appearance on the opposite shore; but were soon made to retreat by the balls from our 18 pounders. Two ele gant shots were made at them. They were supposed to strike within 3 or 4 feet, and covered them with dirt. Ever since the general had arrived in camp, the greatest diligence, attention and industry was displayed by the officers and soldiers. Every moment of the general was occupied in carrying on the fortifications of the camp. On the 28th, about one o’clock, Mr. Oliver was sent on an express to Gen. Clay, after Captain Hambleton had, by the direction of General Harrison, went down the river about three miles, and discovered a large army of British and Indians advancing to attack Camp Meigs. Fortifications of various des criptions were carried on with unparal leled exertions and every man was inspired with a zeal, courage and pa triotism never surpassed. If this were the case with the men without any o ther stimulus than what their own re flections, suggested, how much more a nimated and heroic must theyhave been, how much more confidence must have been infused into them, when they were addressed by their truly brave and great commander, in a most masterly and eloquent manner, on the situation in which the fortune of war had placed them, and the vital importance ot every man’s being vigilant and industrious at his post! The Indians and a few Bri tish made their appearance on the op posite shore and commenced a very brisk fire with small arms but no in injury .waa done, it being too distant for musketry or rifles. Two of our eigh teen pounders -were discharged at a groupe of British and Indians, and one of the balls struck among them and co vered them with dirt; but whether they received any damage or no is not known. They ran away as quick as possible. In the evening, the Indians were conveyed over in boats, and were around us in every direction. We were now besieged several dragoons volun teered to reconnoitre the camp; but be fore they had went half a mile they were fired on by the Indians, and one of the men was shot ■'through the arm. The works' continued with vigor and spirit until tattoo beating. The general was every where present, and stimu lated the men to discharge their duties like heroes and soldiers. Afril ^th. —Early in the morning, the General was standing very’- near a man who was mortally wounded by the Indians shooting in the camp. We could at times discover them among the trees but our boys soon compelled them to leave their post. Some of our men were slightly wounded; several Indians and a British soldier were kill ed, and from the best observations we could make, a considerable number were wounded. The enemy had pro gressed so far ip the construction of their batteries during the night, that they afforded them sufficient protec tion to work by day light. They had erected three batteries, {wo of which had four embrasures each, the other was a bomb battery. We made some first rate shots into their works, and impeded their progress very much. Afiril 30th. —This morning the ene my had extended his batteries consider ably, and were preparing them for the cannon. This day also we considera bly impeded their, progress by firing our cannon and destroying their works- After firing one of the shots, some of the enemy’s men were seen to be car ried away From their battery, as if they had been killed or severely wounded. Boats were seen to pass from the old British garrison to this shore, vyith ma ny men the General concluded that their intention was to draw our attention to their batteries,- and to surprise and storm the camp in the rear. Orders were immediately given for one-third of the men to be constantly on guard, and the remaining two-thirds to sleep with their muskets in their arms, and to be constantly prepared, at a mo ment’s warning, to fly to their posts.-— These orders were strictly obeyed, and cverj* duty was performed with the ut most cheerfulness and alacrity. The men were permitted morning and even ing to go to the river and get water, the Mell not being finished and the In dians occupying very advantageous po sitions round the camp, annoyed us ve ry considerably. Several of our men were slightly wounded by them; and the General, being constantly exposed, had several very narrow escapes. In the course of the day we killed two or three Indians and wounded four or five. Some time in the night, the ene my towed a gun-boat up the river near us and fired for some time, but not a ball came into camp. Early in the morning they commenced firing again, but without effect; and they thought it most prudent to retire as soon as it be came light enough for us to fire upon her. There were about 30 balls fired in all. May IsG—The grand traverse was now nearly finished, and several small ones besides. Traverses were com menced in various directions, and car ried on with life and spirit. This morn ing we fired several times with very good effect. Our works were now in a very good situation. About 10 o’clock the enemy had one cannon prepared, and commenced firing very briskly; and in a short time they opened several more pieces on us. They had a 24 pounder, a 12, a 6 and a howitzer. Du ring the day they fired 256 times, and 4 times in the night. Our works re ceived no material injury. Their 24 pounders passed through our pickets without cutting them down, which was a very grand thing to us. We silenced one of their pieces several times, but did not fire as often as the enemy, as we far surpassed them in shooting. Men were seen carried away from their bat teries in blankets and other things, which proved that we had done some execution. Our wounded amounted this day to about B—l mortally, 2 badly and 5 slightly. A bullet struck the seat on which the General was sitting, and the writer of this article received a stroke from a bullet as he stood direct ly opposite the General, but sustained no injury. May 2d. —Commenced firing very early with bombs and balls, and continu ed it very briskly all day. We lost this day 1 man killed and 10 wounded, be sides several others slightly touched with Indian bullets. The enemy’s sloop came in sight to-day. They fired 457 times during the day, and 4 times in the night. May 3d —Commenced with a very brisk and fierce firing of bombs and cannon balls. They opened 2 batteries upon us on this side of the river, about 250 yards in our rear right angle, one of which was a bomb battery. We in stantly returned their fire, and silenced them for some time, but they kept it up •occasionally during the day The Indians shot one of our men through the' head and killed him, and we had 6 men killed by the cannon and bombs, and 3 men wounded. The enemy fired 516 times during the day, and 47 times during the night. May ^th. —Owing to some circum stances, the enemy were not on the alert this morning and did not com mence firing until about 11 o’clock, and then slowly. It rained very heavy this morning until 9 o’clock. A new bat tery was discovered erecting on this side in the same direction with the o. thers, and traverses were commenced to guard against them. Several men were slightly wounded, and two soldiers killed by the bombs in the night. Lieu tenant Gwynne killed a British officer on this side with a rifle. They fired in all 207 times in the day, and 15 times in the night. May sth—They fired this day very slow, but they killed 3 men with bombs and cannon balls. They fired 143 times in all. About 2 o’clock, Mr. Oliver arrived with 17 men of gen. Clay’s de tachment. Orders were then sent to General'Clay to land about 800 men on the opposite shore, to spike the ene my’s cannon, when we were to attack the batteries on this side at the same time. Every thing was executed in elegant style but Col. Dudley did not order a retreat after effecting the grand object, but was drawn into the woods by a partial firing of the Indians; and after a severe conflict, the greatest portion were taken prisoners. They succeeded, however, in spiking the en emy’s cannon, and about 150 returned sale in camp. During this time, we had 2 several engagements on this side; succeeded in repulsing the enemy ami in spiking the cannon, and taking 42 prisoners, two of whom were lieute nants. If the detachment under colonel Dudley had adhered to orders, it would have been a most brilliant and glorious day to the American arms. The first charge on this side was made on Indians and Canadians by Major Alexander’s battalion, Captain Nearing’s company, and 2 or 3 companies of Kentuckians. They displayed great bravery and cou rage. The enemy acknowledged that they were surprized, and that we would have succeeded in every thing if our militia had not been too confident. The second charge on this side was made by col. Miller’s command of regulars, to wit,Capts. Croghan, Langham, Brad ford, Nearing and Lieut. Campbell. Major Alexander’s battalion and Capt, Sebree’s company of Kentucky militia. They all acted with the most determin- ed bravery. A flag was sent de.—' r us, at the request of one of the olli a prisoners, to look on a certain poim n this side, to ascertain whether on.' f their officers were not wounded th and shortly after their return, the -i ---my sent a flag over to see about iher wounded and prisoners. They did ;;t fire their cannon this day after the b.- tie, except once or twice one which remained unspiked. Their hi e consisted of 500 regulars, 800 mikti, and 600 Indians. May 6M-—-A flag was sent down t> see about the comfort and convenient of our wounded and prisoners, accon panied by Major Hukill. They thei returned to this side together with Maj. Chambers, with some communication respecting the prisoners and sendiig them home by Cleveland. No firiis? to-day. May 7 th.- —Bad weather, which Ims continued for several days, has been very disagreeable. Cel. and NlijJ Chambers came over about 12 o’clock, to make arrangements for the exchange of prisoners. This point was accord ingly settled: our militia were to be sent to Huron, in order to return homo by that route. The Indians at first claimed part of the prisoners but after intercession by the British officers, they relinquished their claim, but wished us to exchange some of their Wyandott prisoners for our militia. Their pri soners were exchanged for the regu lars under the orders of Capt. Price but their regulars were not to enter the field of battle during one month, and ours were to be sent home. Their pri soners, when released, were not to be asked any questions concerning us or the camp, by any of their officers or soldiers. No firing to-day. May 3th. —A flag was sent dowr early this morning with clothing and provisions for the comfort of our wounded and prisoners. The enemy seemed to be making preparations for some movement ever since. the grand battle. Mjjor Chambers came over in the evening, and informed the General that in the morning he should be fur nished with a list of the killed, wound ed, and prisoners. May 9 th. —The enemy were very bu sy in the night; and when dawn appear ed, we discovered them making a re treat. One of their sloops was up, receiving the cannon and several gun boats they were fired on by our guns and they soon made off. By 10 o’clock they were gone to all appearance. Maj Chambers violated his word and failed to furnish us with a list of the wounded and prisoners. The number of killed during the siege and in the different actions on this side, amounts to 77—the wounded, to 196. 30 Bales of COTTON, OF A SUPERIOR QUALITr, JUST RECEIV' ED. AND FOR SALE BT HUGHES W LINDSLEY. June 7—4 t. TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD. RAN away from the subscriber, in Octobe last, a NFGRO WOMAN about 23 year of. age, about five feet six inches high, and hi a child with her about a year old- Twenty do iars reward will be given for her delivery t me, or securing her in any jail so that Ige her again. ARTHUR CAMPBELL. June 7 —St. LOTS AND LANDS. BUILDING LOTS in every section of thi city, and about eighteen hundred acres of lan< on the Eastern Branch of the Potomac, imme diately opposite the City, are offered for sale for cash, or on credit with security.—Also Lands m the slates of New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, North and Soutfc Carolina^ Georgia and Kentucky. 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,*ssl^^ J Jswf~ WASHINGTON CITY. MONDAY, JUNE 7. Constitutional Discussion. —We re commend to the attentive perusal of our readers the article in this paper, from the Enquirer, on the subject of the Militia. It is conclusive as to the views of the framers of the Constitution, in relation to this great national defence. Chief Justice Marshall himself,the most elevated, perhaps the most exalted fe deralist in the nation, is arrayed in di rect opposition to the doctrines recent ly promulgated from federal authority. The framers and advocates of the Con stitution appear to have spoken intui tively of the possible anti-federal views of the state governments, and, in ar ranging the details of the Constitution, to have had special regard to such pro visions as should guard against the ef fect of any indisposition to assist in the general defence. It is evident, we think, and we believe nine-tenths of all the intelligent federalists in the nation will agree witU us, that the non-comba tant governors have shown an entire ignorance or contempt of their consti tutional duties. RUSSIAN FESTIVAL. Communication.^ The Editors of the National Intelligencer will confer a favor on many of their subscribers, by ascertaining and publishing the name of every man who attends the Russian Victories. It ap pears a matter of great astonishment that men will go from Baltimore and other parts of this and other states, to a celebration of this kind, when they would not go to the celebration of the American Victories over our common ene my. Such men certainly cannot be Americans, all their professions to the contrary notwith standing. We are at present at peace with both Russia and France and to take part in celebrating the victories of one over the other is what is not compatible with the dignity or interest of neutrals, and it is presumed no man professing himself an American would take part in such celebration, without he in reality wished the downfal of his own country. Sup pose a certain class of our citizens were to ce lebrate any victories obtained by the French over the Russians—would they not be much censured? Yes! and very justly too. I think the Russian minister, in his apology for not joining in celebrating the American Naval Vic tories, has set an example worthy the imitation of neutrals and it is a great pity those Ame ricans (by profession) who attend the celebra tion of the Russian Victories, had not taken a lesson from the good example he set them. Your compliance will much oblige an AMERICAN FEDERALIST. [The above we know to be from a Federal source and we show the great er respect to it by publishing it, as we |iad determined never again to notice The Russian Celebrators. We respect fully decline a compliance with the re quest of the writer because, although we yet entertain the same sentiments we have before expressed in relation to this mockery of the Russian nation, we are unwilling to hold up to public op probrium the names of all those who have been coaxed or driven into a par ticipation in the foreign revel, which took place in Georgetown on Saturday. They are sufficiently punished, we trust, in their own feelings/] THE CASE OF MR RICHARDS. Our readers have already seen, in the Report of Congressional Proceedings, that two days of the present session of Congress have already been occupied in the discussion of the petition of Mr. George Richards, requesting to be ad mitted on the floor of Congress as a Ste nographer. His case was this. He reported the Proceedings of the Fede ral Republican newspaper during the last session of Congress, with what ability or impartiality it is not necessary to say, as that consideration appears to have had no bearing on the decision of the house. On application for admis sion into the Hall at this Session, he ■was informed by the Sergeant at Arms, that (owing to the increase of members in the house and consequent diminution of room) but four seats were provided ibr Stenographers, to which he had as signed four other reporters so that there was no room for Mr. Richards. On this state of things Mr. R found ed a petition to the house, in the nature of an appeal from the Speaker’s decisi. n; which, after 2 days spent on the subject, it was decided ought not to be grant ed; not, as we understand, on the ground that Mr. R. ought to have been exclud ed from the House but because the course he had taken to obtain admission ■was irregular if not indecorous. It was understood that, had application been personally made to the Speaker, and another seat could have been erected without inconvenience to the House, Mr. Richard’s request would have been complied with. The debate on this subject was not reported at large for this paper, be cause, as we have already stated, of a nature very uninteresting to the public, and therefore not meriting to be report ed. If the editors felt at liberty to in troduce into their paper the indivi dual feelings of their reporter, the terms and doctrines of that debate would be fore now have met with pointed animad version—as being offensive equally to the feelings and rights of the individuals employed in reporting the proceedings of Congress. This subject, however, would not again have found in these columns a notice its intrinsic import ance does not entitle it to, but that we have seen an effort made for party pur poses to mislead the public mind on this head, and make the discussion on this case a ground of imputation against the Republican party, of a disposition to repress the publication of debates, and refuse information to the people. This ground was taken by one mem ber in debate, perhaps by others. There certainly was manifested something like a disposition to provoke the Re publicans to heat and recrimination—a disposition which failed in its object. It is idle, it is absurd, to pretend there is a disposition to shut up the channels of information, by refusing admission to one reporter, when there is around the House a gallery capable of containing hundreds of persons, in which a repor ter might be accommodated almost e qually as well as on the floor of the House. We knew that, during the pre valence of federal rule, an attempt was made to deprive the former Editor of this pap :r of his rights as a citizen by excluding him from the walls of the House but a toleration the most libe ral, a disposition the most frank and republican, has heretofore always been displayed towards reporters of debates, of every political description, by the party now in power. The charge therefore of a disposition to suppress information is not warranted by facts. When our readers reflect, however, that this petition was introduced with party views, that the debate was pre concerted, which was evident from the manner of it as well as from other indi cations they will no longer be surpriz ed at the turn it took, or at the strange speeches which were delivered, and which wc have seen ostentatiously pub lished in a neighboring print. The in flated stile of some of them, the violent language and needless vehemence ap plied to a subject in no way calling for it, excited the surprise of many of the hearers, and the regret of all who saw so elevated a body spending its time in listening to such puerile declamation. It is probable that some general pro vision will be made for admitting other stenographers, or placing those who now are admitted, in the galleries. Such an arrangement, we believe, would be quite as acceptable to the stenographers generally,as to be held so much indebt ed to the members of the House for the privilege of breathing the same air with themselves. On the ridiculous importance given to this matter by the factious prints, and their abortive attempts to make it a par. ty question, and a matter of accusation against the majority, we ,have only to remark, that He that takes Deep in his soft credulity the stamp Designed by loud deciaimers on the part Of Liberty, themselves the slaves of lust, Incurs derision for his easy faith And lack of knowledge, and -with cause enough.” FROM LAKE ERIE. Extract of a Letter to the Editor of the Democratic Press, dated Erie, (Pa.) May 20.” The three gun boats are on the wa ter. One of them is rigged and has a S 2 pounder on board. Two of them are not rigged one of them mounts a 32 and the other a long 12, but there is a 32 ready for her when she is rigged. I was at the Navy Yard on Sunday all were busily employed on the two brigs. They began to lay the ways to launch them on Sunday. The decks are fin ished, caulked and pitched, but the canvas has not yet arrived, except some light stuff for the tops, nor do we expect it for some time. It is to be in Pittsburgh on the 25th of this month, therefore we cannot rely upon it before the middle of June. General Harrison is not expected to move on until we get the command of the Lake, of which our officers are very confident as soon as we get our flotilla under way. We are ap prehensive that what with one delay and what with another, it will be in the fall before we can do any thing against De troit. We are building a sharp small Schooner for a Look-out, to carry 12 carronades she will be launched next week. Our accounts from Ontario men tion that two of Commodore Chauncey’s Squadron and a company of Regulars have destroyed a considerable depot of the enemy’s, in which there was 4,0Q0 barrels of flour and other bread stuff’ The more valuable articles of munition were carried off’. We are informed, and I believe correctly, that the British in Canada are badly off for provisions. There have not been any British vessels seen from this place this spring. We have boats constantly to and from Buf falo, bringing ammunition, guns, &c.” FROM SACKETT’S HARBOR. .Further Particulars. A letter from an officer, received this morning, dated at 4 o’clock, P. M. on the 29th, says I write you in the moment of victo ry. The enemy made a descent upon this place at sunrise this morning, and succeeded in gaining the plain at the rear of the barracks, and to the west of Fort Tompkins, where they were met by our troops, and repulsed with con siderable loss in killed and wounded, particularly in officers. One Colonel, one or two Majors, we know to have been killed—several of their officers (wounded) we have prisoners. Colonel Mills is killed—no other officer of note on our part. Gen. Brown commanded. Col. Backus, I fear, is mortally wound ed—shot through the breast. Gen. B though in the thickest fire, is untouch ed.” We also learn from the letter above quoted, that the British squadron still lay oft' the bar that the result of a se cond attack was not feared, as lieut. co! Tuttle had that moment arrived with his regiment, 700 strong. We regret to say that the naval officer who had command of part of the naval stores, apprehensive that the enemy would car ry the place, ordered them to be set on fire the early part of the engage ment. We are indebted to the Editors of the National Advocate for the follow ing—. Extract of a letter from Brigadier Gen. Jacob Brown, to his Exc. Governor Tompkins, dated sackett’s harbor, may 29. “We were attacked at the dawn of this day, by a British regular force, of at least 900 men, most probably 1200. They made good their landing at Horse Island. The enemy’s fleet consisted of two ships and four schooners, and 30 large open boats. We are completely victorious. The enemy lost a conside rable number in killed and wounded—- on the field, among the number, several officers of distinction. After having re-embarked, they sent me a flag, de siring to have their killed and wounded attended to. I made them satisfied on that subject Americans will be distin guished for humanity and bravery. Our loss is not numerous, but serious, from the great worth of those who have fallen. Col. Mills was shot dead at the commencement of the action and col, Backus, of tjie first regt, light dragoons, nobly fell at the head of his regiment, as victory was declaring for us. I will not presume to praise this regiment; much gallant conduct on this day merits much more than praise. The new ship, and com. Chauncey’s prize, the Duke of Gloucester, is yet safe in Sackett’s Harbor. Sir George Prevost landed and commanded in person. Sir James Yeo commanded the enemy’s fleet. In haste. Your’s B.c. JACOB BROWN. P. S. It is very possible that we shall be again attacked, as Sir George must feel very sore. We are, however, greatly reinforced from the country; and by the arrival of 450 regulars, un der col. Tuttle, who arrived very short ly after the action was over and I trust that you may rest satisfied that we shall not be disgraced.” NAVAL COURTS OF ENQUIRY According to general usage, in such cases, a court of enquiry has been held on the conduct of Lieutenant John D. Henley, late commander of the U. S Brig Viper, and his officers and crew, in surrendering the said brig to his Bri tannic Majesty’s Frigate Narcissus. The following opinion of the court, ap proved by the Secretary of the Navy, is submitted to the public OPINION. The court having heard the statement and evidence in this case, and maturely considered the circumstances attending the surrender of the United States’ brig of war the Viper, of twelve guns, while under the command of Lt. J. D. Henley Esq. to his Britannic Majesty’s Frigate the Narcissus, rated at 32 guns, under the command of Captain Lumby, are unani mously of opinion, that there was no impro priety of conduct on the part of said Lieut. John D. Henley, or the officers and crew of the said brig the Viper, on occasion of said sur render but that every exertion was made by the said Lieut. John D. Henley, and the offi cers and crew of the said brig Viper, to pre serve her from capture, after they discovered the enemy to be a frigate; but from the supe rior force and sailing of said frigate, all exer tions to save the said brig, the Viper, were unavailing. A like enquiry has been held, and the same proceedings had, relative to the surrender of the U. S. Brig Vixen, while under the command of Master Commandant George W Reed, to his Britannic Majesty’s Frigate Southamp ton. The following is the opinion of the court, approved as above, respect ing the same. OPINION. The court having heard the statement of Lieut. Drayton and the other evidence, and ma turely considered the same, are unanimously of opinion, that there was no impropriety of conduct on the part of the officers and crew on the occasion of the surrender- of the United States’ brig of war the Vixen, of fourteen guns, while under the command of Master Commandant George W. Reed, Esq. to his Bri tannic Majesty’s Frigate Southampton, rated at thirty-two guns; and that every exertion was made, and the most proper means adopt ed, by the commander, officers and crew, of said brig Vixen, to escape from the said fri gate, Southampton, after the force and size of said frigate were discovered. Extract of a. letter from Salem, to the keeper of the Exchange Coffee-house Books. New York, June 3 May 30.—Arrived, British ship William, of London, (late capt. Gill) Vickery, prize-master, Irom Cork for Buenos Ayres, with dry goods, crates, wine, iron and coal—taken April 4, in lat. 26 43, S. long. 40 36, by the privateer brig Grand Turk, of this port. The William is an American built ship, copper bottomed, mounts 10 guns, and is about 210 tons burthen. Part company with the ship Paragon, (another of th Grand Turk’s prizes, captured at the same time with the William) on the 21st of April, in lat. 8, S. Extract of a letter prom an officer belonging to the privateer Young Teazer, to his friend in Boston, dated Portland, MaineJ May 29. The next day after we left New-York we fell in with the Ramilies 74, and outsailed her. From that time to the 22d of May we were chased seven times by different men of war, and had upwards of four hundred shot thrown at us. In the afternoon of the 22d of May, we captured the English schr. Greyhound, from Nova Scotia bound to the W. Indies, with fish and lumber. The next day (May 23d) we fell in with a ship, and on giving her a gun she run up English colors and fired a broadside at us— we then run down to her and gave her about thirty well directed shots, when she struck. I was sent in the boat to board her, and was astonished to find her a ship of six teen guns, (eighteen and nine pounders) with a lieutenant, a midshipman, and thirteen men belonging to the Shannon frigate. She had been a French privateer and taken by the Mutine English sloop of war, and is about the size of the U.S. sloop of war Hornet. She was complete ly equipp d with one hundred muskets, pistols, cutlasses, &c. They made no excuse for strik ing to to us, except that we gave them three cheers, that they said we were determined to carry them by boarding. We took out the crew, some muskets, pistols, &.c. manned her with a prize master and 15 men, and then made sail after a strange vessel in sight. The wind at the time quite light. At 8 o’clock next morn ing, found ourselves within gun shot of an arm ed brig. It being calm, commenced action at longshot. Shortly after alight air of wind sprung up, and about 3 o’clock in the afternoon we brought her to clese action, within musket shot, which continued briskly on both sides until 7 o’clock in the evening, when she struck. She proved to be the British Packet Ann, with the mail for Barbadoes, mounting 10 guns and 15 men—had been previously taken by the Yorktown, and retaken near Sandy Hook by the La Hogue 74, and manned with a midshipman and crew. She was completely cut up in her sails and rigging, but had no men killed, and but two slightly wounded. We immediately manned and ordered her for this place, and proceed off Halifax in search of nemies’ ships. PRIVATEERING. Netv-York, June 3. LATEST FROM FRANCE. Mr. Molier, a passenger in the sch’r Lasthenia, arrived at Beaufort, informs that the Grand Army had commenced their march, but that Bonaparte was still at Paris arranging the Imperial Guards, but was to set off in a few days —that the English had landed some troops at Bremen, but they were driven back by the custom-house soldiers, leaving behind their artillery and woun ded. Mobille, May 12, 1813. His excellency Governor Holmes ar rived at this place from Washington, the seat of government of this territory, on Wednesday the 28th ult. with a view, we understand, of organizing the civil and military departments of our coun ty police. Understanding that official appointments were expected to be made by the Governor, the citizens proprie tors of lots and house holders, in this town, assembled in one body, Ameri cans, French and Spaniards, and very harmoniously proceeded to nominate, according to the strict principles of re publicanism, suitable persons to be re commended to the governor for com missions. In these nominations no per son was elected unless he had a majori ty of all the votes, by ballot, of the inha bitants thus assembled :—We are happy to be able to add, that his excellency, with a due regard to the principles of the constitution of the United States, the grand charter of American liberties, paid a marked respect to those nomina tions in filling the offices of the county for which he carries with him the grate ful thanks of the community. His ex cellency departed hence for Washing ton on the 3d inst. PIKE’S LAST ORDER. The following General Order was issued by Gen. Pike, the moaning our troops embarked from Sackett’s Harbor BRIGADE ORDER. Sackett's Harbor, Jlpril 25, 1813. When the debarkation shall take place on the enemy’s shore, major Forsyth’s light troops, formed in four platoons, will be first landed. They will advance a short distance from the shore, and form the chain to cover the landing of the troops. They will not fire unless they discover the approach of a body of the enemy, but will make prisoner of every person who may be passing and sent to the general. They will be followed by the regimental platoons of the first brigade, with two pieces of Brook’s artille ry, one on the right and one on the left flank, covered by their musketry, and the small de tachments of riflemen of the 15th and 16th in fantry. Then will be landed the three platoons of the reserve of the first brigade under major Swann. Then major Eustis, with his train of artillery, covered by his own musketry. Then col. M’Clure’s volunteers, in four platoons, fol lowed by the 21st regiment, in 6 platoons. When the troops shall move in column, either to meet the enemy or take a position, it will be in the following order, viz. Ist, Forsythe’s rifle men, with proper front and flank guards the regiments of the first brigade, with their pieces; then three platoons of reserve major Eustis’s train of artillery volunteer corps twenty-first regiment; each corps sending out proper flank guards. When the enemy shall be discovered in front, the riflemen will form the chain and maintain the ground until they have the signal (the preparative) or receive orders to retire; at which they will retreat with the greatest velo city, and form equally on the two flanks of the regiments of the first brigade, and then return their fire. The three reserve platoons of this line will form under the orders of maj. Swann, one hundred yards in the rear of the colors, ready to support any part which may she*' ru unsteady countenance. Major Eustis and ids train will form in the rear of this reserve, read/ to act where circumstances may dictate. The second line will be composed of the 21 v infantry, in six platoons, flanked by Cohn M’Clure’s volunteers, equally divided as lit; troops. The whole under the orders of coLm 1 Ripley. It is expected that every corps will be mb d ini of the honor of the American arms, anu b. disgraces which have recently tarnished c rms and endeavor by a cool and determ i-w discharge of their duty, to support the one, an wipe off the other. The riflemen in front vc. maintain their ground at all hazards, until c. dered to retire, as will every corps of the arm With an assurance of being duly supporter, shou d the commanding general find it pruder/. to withdraw the front line, he will give ordeia to retire by the heads of platoons, covered b. the riflemen and ths second line will ad vane by the heads of platoons, pass the intervals, and form the line; call in he light droops, am renew the action. But the general may find i proper to bring up the second line on one or both flanks, to charge in columns, or perform a variety of manoeuvres which it would be im possible to foresee. But as a general rule, whatever may be the directions of line at tha commencement of the action, the corps will form as before directed. If they then advance in line, it may be in parallel echelons of pla toons, or otherwise, as the ground or circum stances may dictate. No man will load until ordered, except the light troops in front, until within a short dis tance of the enemy, and then charge bayonets thus letting the enemy see that we can meet them with their own weapons. Any man firing,or quitting his post without orders, must be put to instant death, as an example may be necessary. Platoon officers will pay the greatest attention to the coolness and aim of their men in the fire their regtdarity and dressing in the charge. The field officers will watch over the conduct of the •whole Courage and bravery in the fk-ld, do not more distinguish the soldier than humanity af ter victory and whatever examples the savage allies of our enemies may have given us, the general confidently hopes that the blood of an unresisting or yielding enemy will never stain the weapons of the soldiers of his column. The unoffending citizens of Canada are many of them our own countrymen, and the poor Ca nadians have been forced into the war. Their property therefore must be held sacred, and any soldier who shall so far neglect the honor of his profession, as to be guilty of plundering the in habitants, shall, if convicted, be punished with death. But the commanding general assures the troops, that should they capture a large quantity of public stores, he will use his best endeavors to procure them a reward from his government. This order shall be read at the head of each corps, and every field officer shall carry a copy, in order that he may at any moment refer to it; and give explanation to his subordinaies. All those found in arms in the enemy’s coun try shall be treated as enemies; but those who are peaceably following the pursuits of their various vocations, as friends—Sc their property respected. By order of Brigadier General Z. M. PIKE. Charles G. Jones, As. Aid-De-Camp. POSTSCRIPT PRIVATE CORRESPONDENCE. Boston, June 1. This morning appeared off our har bor a ship believed to be the British frigate Shannon and it is reported she sent a challenge to our frigate Chesa peake, which was at anchor just below Fort Independence. In a short time, capt. Lawrence got under way, and went out three or four gun-boats also went out and commodores Bainbridge and Hull went down in two of them to wit ness the expected combat. Hundreds of citizens went down in different ves sels; and every spy-glass in town was in use on the top of some building. The two frigates, however, went so far down the bay that nothing was heard or seen from town, and we yet remain uncer tain as to the engagement, or, if it has been fought, what has been the result. A battle, we conceive, however, has or must take place. The fact and issue will undoubtedly be ascertained to-mor row.” NEW-roRK, June 5. Extract of a letter from on board the U. S. sloop of war Hornet, dated New London, June 1. We made a start to go out between, an English 74 and a frigate, but as soon as we got outside we saw 3 more fri gates, and we just made out to escape them all, after exchanging a shot a piece. We arc now at anchor at this place, and what we are to do next, we cannot tell—-but I hope we never shall return to New York again without do ing something. Our ship is entirely too deep—we were obliged to start our water in chase, to keep up with the commodore. The enemy are now at anchor about two miles off—l expect we shall have warm work EXTRACT OF A LETTER FROM NORWICH. June 2. Last night an express came from New London, with orders for the 20. h regiment to march forthwith to the coast—all is in bustle and confusion at New London. To suppose that the British meditate an invasion, is idle their object is, undoubtedly, to get the U. States and Macedonian. Should they persevere in it, com. Decatur’s ob ject is to get his guns on the bank, and so lighten the frigate, that they may proceed up the river, and oppose the enemy from the shore.” Port of New London, June 1. Arrived prize brig Mary, of 8 guns and 14 men, Daniel Dad. prize master, with 160 pipes of Catalonia wine, and 150 bales of paper—had g 10,000 worth of silks. The latter was put on board the privateer. On the 17th the Anacon da captured the British packet Express, from Rio Janeiro for London, of 12 guns and 38 men. She fought 18 minutes, was much torn to pieces, and given up to the prisoners. She had on boaid about 15,0001. sterling in gold, which was taken on board the privateer.
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