! of a man. Washington, March 22, 1813. merciless savages and their still more merciless ally, Vixen. The sea air, in a great degree restored his the duty of a soldier yielded to the God-like feelings health; but it was his peculiarly hard fate to be captured by a force so superior as to preclude any There are few characters which the writer of contest, (the Southampton frigate) then to be ship this could dwell on with more entire satisfaction-wrecked on an inhospitable coast, and finally to die suffice to say, he possesses the qualifications of the a prisoner among strangers. During all these resoldier, the scholar, and the gentleman. It may be verses, however, he preserved that equanimity and necessary to observe, that one of the most import-resolution which never forsook him. When the ant officers we bad, during the last war, was taken Southampton and Vixen ran ashore, in the night, prisoner at Quebec, I mean general Morgan-he was the English crew became mutinous from intoxica. exchanged and restored to command. No event tion, and what was saved from the wrecks was could be more desirable at this time than the resto- principally due to the exertions of the American ration of general Winchester. If 30 men were the seamen, under the direction and encouragement of value of Hull, it would not be too much to give the captain Reed. For this generous interposition he governor of Bombay and all the crew of the Java for received the public acknowledgments of sir James the best of men. Yeo, the British commander, and an offer of his parole to return home, but would not leave his officers and men behind him, and chose rather to remain with them in the unwholesome atmosphere of which he was, unfortunately, the first victim. He. died, after four days illness, of a fever brought on by the fatigues, anxiety, and exposures incident to The arrival of several of the officers of the Vixen his painful and mortifying situation. His enemies enables us to publish a more particular account of the paid those honors to his remains which the brave of loss of that vessel, and of the death of her gallant all nations render to each other. His interment was commander, captain REED, an officer so eminently attended by the British officers, and a detachment entitled to the usual biographical memorial. from the garrison, who committed him to the earth He was the youngest son of the late president Reed, with the ceremonies of a military funeral. of Pennsylvania, and received the honor of his name The naval annals of his own country now blazing from gen. Washington, at a time when that illustri- with recent renown, will not withhold a suitable ous person was in habits of confidential intimacy with testimonial to the memory of an officer, whose lot it his father. Such were the early auspices of a man, was at such a time to undergo the total frustration of whom in the morning of life an inscrutable Provi- of his ambition, and shipwreck, and captivity, and dence has consigned to an untimely death. After re- an untimely death. Captain Reed. FROM THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER. ceiving a liberal collegiate education and graduating at Princeton, captain Reed entered the navy; and as he regularly rose through all the various stations from midshipman to master and commander, was always distinguished for intrepidity, scientific and practical seamanship, unexceptionable deportment, in subordination and in command, with every other endowment for the highest rank of that honorable profession, which has just exalted its adepts to the summit of maritime ascendancy, at the very moment when the subject of this article has descended into the tomb. Events of the War. MISCELLANEOUS, The governor has called an extra session of the legislature of Maryland, to meet at Annapolis on the third Monday of next month. The governor of Delaware has issued his general orders for detaching and organizing the militia of that state. In private life his characteristics were probity, John Mason, esq. of the district of Columbia, we cheerfulness, extensive intellectual acquirements, a learn, is appointed commissary-general of prisoners. most unaffected diffidence of his own sterling merit He will also have the superintendance of Aliens. -together with a general sobriety and chasteness The British flag of truce "Francis Freeling" sailof conduct, a due sense of moral and religious obli-ed from Annapolis for England (via Bermuda) on the gations, not always the recommendations and some-19th inst. times not even the aim of young gentlemen of the Capt. L. Jones (brother to the secretary of the na sword. vy) has been sworn into commission, as commander He acted as 2d lieutenant of the Nautilus in the of the ship Neptune, bound from Philadelphia to memorable attack on Tripoli, in August, 1806, after Russia, as a cartel, in which, we are told, ministers the death of captain Somers; and 1st lieutenant Gallatin and Bayard are to take passage. James Decatur took command of that vessel, stood The legislature of Indiana territory, has been prointo the harbor with the utmost gallantry and skil-rogued by the governor, to meet again in December; fulness, and effectually covered the gun-boats in previous to its dissolution, an address to the presitheir operations. For his conduct on that occasion dent, representing the situation of the territory, was he was noticed by commodore Preble in his general adopted. The public papers have been removed from orders, issued on the termination of that bold and Vincennes to Corydon for safety. successful enterprize. Lieutenant Reed afterwards! It appears that the British standard is raised on accompanied general Eaton's detachment to the Block-Island, which forms a township of the state coast of Africa, and served on board the vessel of Rhode-Island, containing 714 inhabitants-the which co-operated with him on that romantic ex-enemy having taken possession, built a wharf, &c. pedition. This place is, doubtless, designed as a new HeligoWhen war was declared against England last land; and, if retained, will become the grand desummer, captain Reed solicited employment, though pot for smuggling. The island has plenty of good his health was extremely delicate. He was ordered water, and is of the first importance to the enemy to a command to the southward, whither he repair-in that quarter. A number of British seamen have ed immediately, notwithstanding the unhealthiness made their escape from the island. It is about eight of the climate at that season. The death of captain leagues distant from Rhode-Island. Gadsden preferred him to the command of the brig! The conduct of the British to col. Lear, late con "sul general of the United States at Algiers, pourtrays by congress in lieu of prize money, for destroying the boasted magnanimity of that nation in a strong the frigates of the enemy, was to have been distri point of view. Driven to the necessity of seeking a buted a few days ago. We hope the brave fellows refuge at Gibraltar, or some other port of a civilized may have a chance to spend it." The following nation, being compelled to leave Algiers in a condi-account of the affair is interesting: tion not fitted for sea, the vessel is magnanimously condemned, and the crew humanely made prisoners Boston, April 17. AMERICAN SAILORS.-On Friday, the 9th instant, of war, though voluntarily seeking that place as a commodore BAINBRIDGE, went on board the vessel refuge from barbarians. (Sce his letter page 128. The where the crew of the Constitution were stationed→→→ documents to which he alludes have been printed for and the managers having invited them to the Theathe APPENDIX to vol. 3.) Col. Lear is a gentleman tre that evening, the commodore addressed them of the highest character. He was for some years an in the following terms: inmate of Washington's family, and enjoyed the confidence and affection of that great man in a superior shewed yourselves men, "SAILORS," In the action with the JAVA you degree. In the party language of the day, he is a ted to partake of the amusement of the Theatre; You are this evening invi conduct yourselves well. Suffer me not to experi "federalist." "Commodore, we will put out of the pit the first man that misbehaves." THE UNITED STATES' LOAN.-The loan of 16 milence any mortification from any disorderly conduct lions lately filled, is the greatest loan ever raised in on your part. Let the correctness of your conduct the United States. We learn that those who bar-equal your bravery, and I shall have additional cause gained for it have the right of selecting either of to speak of you in terms of approbation. these modes-to pay $88 for 100 of stock, at 6 per The honest tars repliedcent or to receive the stock, at par, at 6 per cent. with an annuity of 1 1-2 per cent. for thirteen years; after which the stock to bear only 6 per The commodore then observed to them, that Mr. cent. It is redeemable at pleasure. We have not Goldsborough, their prize agent, would, on Monday rearned which mode has been elected. If memo ly serves correctly, in 1800 the government could voted to them by congress in consideration of their morning, pay to them the prize-money which was only borrow five millions of the eight wanted-good conduct in the actions with the Guerriere and though the stock was at 8 per cent. interest. Java. The crew received this information with. The following (says a New-York paper) is a state- great satisfaction, and gave the commodore three ment of the manner in which the new loan was filled:cheers. First and second subscriptions, Offers in different places, Philadelphia, J. J. Astor and others, New-York, 4,600,000 [A correspondent who occasionally visits the 1,400,000 theatre has declared that he never knew the pit so 1,000,000 quiet and orderly as when it was filled with the sail2,000,000 ors and marines of the Constitution. The neatness 7,000,000 of their dress, (blue jackets, scarlet waistcoats, new neck handkerchiefs, and glazed hats) was a 16,000,000 pleasing sight. The marines were extremely neat, The terms of the loan are as follows-88 per and carried themselves with the silence and compocent for six per cent stock, or at par with an annuity sure of officers. Our citizens saw with delight of one and a half per cent per annum. what discipline and self-respect could produce upOf the 7,000,000 taken by Parish and Girard, on the hardy sons of the ocean. What may not the 2,000,000 are for themselves, 2,700,000 for sundry [nation expect from the crew of a man of war so persons in Philadelphia, and 1,700,000 for sundry brave and so orderly ?] persons elsewhere. The people of New-York are frequently alarmed [Mr. Parish is an Englishman by birth; but has by signal guns fired on the appearance of the enemy resided in several countries longer than in England. off Sandy Hook. On such occasions every one is on We are told he has been some years a citizen of the the alert. These apparently useless alarms will United States, and that this is his home. Mr. Gi-initiate the people into a knowledge of their real rard is a Frenchman by birth--he came here a boy, wants in case of a serious attack, and prepare them and has made all his fortune among us. These accordingly. things are mentioned because great offence is taken We understand (says the Augusta Chronicle) that that an "Engl man" and a "Frenchman” subscribed doctor Jackson, professor of chemistry and natural so liberally to the loan.] philosophy in the University of Georgia, is appoint. The cargo of the ship Montesquieu, captured by ed secretary to the hon. Wm. H. Crawford, our mithe British in the Delaware, and ransomed, is adver-nister to France. While we cordially approve of the tised for sale at Philadelphia on the 3d of May. appointment of so amiable a man and so distinguishA great many vessels continue to arrive from ed a scholar to that important station, we sincerely Lisbon and Cadiz, bringing home our invaluable regret the loss the college will sustain. seamen. We also notice, with pleasure, the safety A correspond. nt who happened to be in the court of several rich cargoes from France and two or threhouse when the invoices and letters found on board from India and China. the prize ship Aurora were read before the district The crew of the Constitution frigate was treated court, could not help notic ng the contents of some with a theatrical entertainment at Boston, on the of them, as indicative of the feelings and opinions evening of the 9th inst. The brave fellows enjoyed of respectable British merchants. In one of these it with great glee. At the end of the play they documents, the writer advises his consignee at Permarched to the ship as to their chosen home. Di nambuco, that he wishes him to remit gold for his the reader ever hear of such a thing as this in Great shipment, instead of cotton, as "the war with AmeBritan? The Boston Patriot observes, "this fine rica will shut up three-fourths of the cotton mills" in crew who carried thunder and lightning into the England. Another says, that he could not procure Guerriere and Java, behaved with great decency insurance under 15 per cent. and that the depredaand decorum. The stage box was filled with the tions of American privateers have made the undernavy officers, Rodgers, Bainbridge, Smith, and their writers very shy, and unwilling to write even at that lieutenants. The bounty or gratuity allowed them/premium! Providence Patriot. Pittsburg, April 15.-The express post reports, passed through a few days ago from the Chickasa that the British had offered 500 dollars for the mail- nation to governor Blount of this state. The bearer that in consequence a number of Indians were prowl-of the express states, that a short time ago, a body ing around Fort Meigs-that six of them had been seen and shot-and that we had two men killed by them. MILITARY. ARMY OF THE UNITED STATES. The following general officers, we learn, have Been appointed by the president of the United States, since the adjournment of congress, to fill the vacancies, and in pursuance of acts passed at the close of the session. Brigadier-generals. William H. Winder John Chrystie Assistant adjutant generals. Quarter-master-general. Nathaniel F. Adams Robert Swartwout. Thomas Chrystie of Cherokee Indians appeared in a hostile manner, within the Chickasaw boundary and near to Colbert's. Cincinnati, April 10.-We hear an expedition will start in a few days from Vincennes to some of the Indian towns on the Wabash and Massissinaway, under the command of col. Russell,-the expedition will consist of about one thousand men. In the course of the present week, the Kentucky volunteers, seventeen hundred and sixty, under the command of general Green Clay, passed through this place on their way to the Rapids, were their services are much wanted. Extract of a letter from Fort Stoddart, to the editor of the Weekly Register, dated 1st April, 1813. "On or about the 10th inst. general Wilkinson will take, either peaceably or forcibly, possession of the town and citadel of Mobile, and the American stand. ard will at last wave victorious over the venerable ramparts of Fort Conde. The great strength of this fortress (erected during the reign of Louis XIV.) may be deduced from the circumstance of its having been defended several weeks by 80 men, against the united attack of 2000 under Don Galvez, in 1780, and finally capitulated honorably. One hundred and fifty rations are said to be the daily issues to the Spanish garrison, but I scarce think that the num We notice the movement of very handsome bodies ber of troops can justify it. Be assured, the disasof recruits from the Eastern states for Sackett's ters of the North will never be repeated in our South Harbor and the Niagara frontier. The force at each Western army; for its commander prefers death to place will be powerful by the breaking up the defeat, and all his officers are equally ernulous of ice, which has probably taken place at this date.-distinction." Gen. Dearborn left Albany on the 14th inst. for Sackett's Harbor. Inspector-generals. Abimael Y. Nicoll John C. Tillotson. It is expected that 30,000 men will be ready for the invasion of Canada, from Sackett's Harbor, the Niagara frontier and the Michigan territory, by the first of May. NAVAL Two British frigates are still hovering off Boston They were seen on the 16th. We hope the good folks of that town may soon be gratified with a nearer view of them, escorted by some of our vesseis. We hear of frequent arrivals at Bermuda with A detachment of 312 regulars passed through provisions from the United States. The traitors Hagerstown, from Virginia, on the 10th inst. on their may yet be cau ht. It is a desperate game. Way to Block Rock. It is stated that two 74's, three frigates, and three An express mail is established between Chilico-sloops of war have sailed from Halifax to cruise in the and the Hapids, to perform the trip in sixty-nine Boston buy. hours. Gen. Harrison has arrived at Fort Meigs ;) An officer of the Acasta frigate, who lately boardbut previous to his leaving Cincinnati he organized ed a British-protected-American vessel, said, they the detachment from Kentucky of 1500 men, and expected 20 sail of the line and 40 frigates for the ordered them to follow him as soon as possible.-particular purpose of bombarding Baltimore and The Virginia militia are returning home; it is said Norfolk. We are pleased to say that nature has that the Pennsylvania brigade agreed to remain 20 done much for the protection of those places, and to days beyond the limit of their tour. Gen. Leftwich express our belief that the valor of the people will was in Chilicothe on the 14th inst." do the rest. Watertown, NY) April 6-Brigadier-general A probable report prevails that the little Essex John Chandler, arrived here on Thursday last, with has captured a large British frigate, a ruzee. We about 2000 U. S. troops, destined for Sackett's har-only fear that Porter has not had the good luck to bor. More gentlemanlike deportment of the officers, fall in with one. and manly conduct of the soldiers, will rarely be The frigate Macedonian, capt. Jones, completely found in any part of civilized community. Their fitted, has dropped down from New York for a cruise. cleanliness in dress, notwithstanding their 9 days' Success to the late officers and crew of the Wasp! march through the mud in the breaking up of the Great apprehensions were entertained at London winter, deserves much credit. Their good disci-for the fate of the Bonne Citoyenne, so long blocka plina, brave, hearty, robust appearance, authorize ded by the Hornet. She is stated to have on board us to expect that, should they ever come in contact specie and bullion to the value of £600,000 sterling. with an enemy, they will do themseves much honor and render a good account to their country. Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Nashville to lus friend in Washington, dated March 14, 1813. "The volunteers who marched from this state for New Orleans, we understand, have been ordered home to be dismissed. The cause not known by us or our representatives. "It appears the Indians on our southern frontler are now going to war with each other. An express If she had not been relieved by a ship of the lineLawrence would have had her. Her long detention had caused insurance to be made upon her at 50 per cent. Such is the effect of our little navy in England. The British ship Valiant, of 74 guns, anchored off the Hook on the Friday evening. On Saturday morning the flotilla of gun boats, stationed at the Hook, under the command of commodore Lewis, got under way and made towards her, when she set all sail and stood to the eastward before the wind. The United States force on Lake Ontario is as again; we recommenced the action; she lay for follows Ship Madison, Guns. Guns. 28 schr.Growler Brig Oneida 18 Pert 3 Schr. Hamilton Fair American 4 Gov. Tompkins 6 Ontario 1 Julia 2 Scourge 8 97 few minutes apparently unmanageable, but soon got way on her, and opened a heavy fire on us from her starboard broadside and main-top, no doubt with the intention of sinking us all. We laid for the space of forty-five minutes within pistol shot of him; our captain, standing by the centre gun, fired one of his pistols and snapped the other, when he was wounded by a musket ball from the ship's main-top; the Lady of the Lake 3 ball passed through his left shoulder; he walked Conquest aft to the doctor and had his wound dressed; we Besides these, there is the Mary, (bomb vessel) luffed to windward and forereached on him. In this The keel of a 32 gun frigate has been laid; she is action we had six men killed and 16 wounded, and to be built in a few days-60 or 70! The Lady of all the haulyards of the head sails shot away; the the Lake, is a new vessel just launched. The ice foremast and bowsprit one-quarter cut through, and was expected to break up about the 20th inst. If so, all the fore and main shrouds but one shot away;we shall soon have glorious news. The sailors have both main-stays and running rigging cut to pieces; been so long idle that they will work with double a great number of shot through our sails, and sevediligence. ral between wind and water, which caused our vesOne hundred of the crew of the Constitution left sel to leak, and a number in our hull. In this situBoston on the 18th inst. for Sackett's Harbor. The ation we began to make sail from him; got the fore frigate wants much repairs, and the business on the lakes will soon be finished. sheet aft, and the jib and top-gallant-sail on her, and by the assistance of our sweeps we soon got out The valuable ship Harmony from Calcutta has of gun shot of her. During the time we were getarrived at New Bedford. She was chased by the ene- ting away from her, she kept up a well directed fire my off the coast; but by good management escaped. for our foremast and foregaff, but without effect. The British are destroying or sending in for adjudi- Compliment to valor-At a meeting of the stockcation all they can catch-oyster boats or Indiamen. holders in the private armed schooner General ArmShip Ariadne, of Philadelphia, arrived at N. Bed- strong, Guy R. Champlin, esquire. commander, conford from Cadiz on the 12th instant. The day before vened at Tammany Hall, pursuant to public notice, her arrival she was plundered, had her papers and on Wednesday evening 14th of April, 1813-the license burnt, and nine sailors taken out, by the Eng- following resolutions were unanimously adopted. lish privateer Sir John Sherbrooke leaving only one sailor on board. The captain of the ship begged of them not to strip his vessel of her crew, but it had no effect. He providentially arrived safe, however, With only three men on board and a pilot. From a Charleston Paper of April 5. UNEQUALLED BRAVERY-Arrived at this port yesterday the privateer schooner GENERAL ARMSTRONG, GOY R. CHAMPLIN, esq. commander, of New-York, from a cruise. The following is an extract from her log-book: Resolved, That the agents be requested to transmit the thanks of this meeting to captain G. R. Champlin his officers and crew, for their gallant defence in an action sustained between the General Armstrong and a British frigate, off Surinam. Resolved, That the agents present captain G. R. Champlin with a sword, at the expense of the stockholders, for his gallant conduct in the recontre above mentioned. Resolved, That the above resolutions be published. "March 11, 1813-These 24 hours commence with moderate breezes and cloudy weather; at half past 5, A. M. tacked to the southward and eastward; Extract of a letter from New London, dated April 16. at 7, discovered a sail bearing s. s. E.; at half past 7, "I have the satisfaction of informing you, that on discovered her to be at ancher under the land; at 8, Wednesday the smack Hero, of Mystic, with a she got under way; half past 8 she got sail on her number of volunteers, under command of captain and stood to the northward; she fired three guns at Burrows, sailed in pursuit of the smack Fox, which us and hoisted English colors; we were then in five has annoyed our coasters so much, which she decoyfathoms water, and about five leagues to the east- ed so near her, that she was unable to escape. The ward of the mouth of Surinam river; at 10 m. past Hero ran her on board when no opposition was 9 we fired centre gun and hoisted American colors; made. The Fox was taken into Mystic, and this at 45 m. after, she tacked and stood as near us as the evening her crew were brought in here, consisting wind would permit, keeping up a brisk fire on us of a lieutenant, midshipman and eleven men, good from his main-deck guns; at a quarter past 10, we looking fellows, and as merry as though they had standing to the northward, and having the advan-landed in old England, probably more so. tage of reconnoitering him with our spy-glasses, BLOCKADE OF THE DELAWARE. were of opinion she was a British letter of marque, The people of Lewistown are making themselves and unanimously agreed to bear down and board; quite merry for the late bombardent of that place at half past 10, put our helm up and bore down on-they enumerate their "killed and wounded" as him with intention to give her our starboard broad- follows-"One chicken killed, one pig wounded, leg side, and to wear ship and give her our larboard broken." It was a ridiculous affair on the part of broadside, which was all ready for the purpose, and the enemy. We have nothing new from this quar board him; this was all done with the exception of ter except that Sir John Berresford, has captured boarding; we found she was a frigate, pierced for five oyster boats, and, after a severe engagement, 14 guns on the main-deck, 6 on the quarter deck, 4 caused their whole cargoes to be devoured. on the forecastle; she had her starboard tacks on PHILADELPHIA, APRIL 15.1 board; the wind being light, and keeping up a con- The armament that lately carried on the attack stant fire, our vessel laid ten minutes like a log;- against Lewistown, consisted of 4 launches of 24 we shot away his fore-top-sail tie, his mizen-gaff and 18 pounders; two sloops 32 pounders, and a haulyards, which brought his colors down, and his mortar, a pilot boat with 6 pounders, and the schr. mizen and main stay; we thought she had struck, Paz of twelve 12 pounders, covered by the frigate and ceased firing, but soon saw her colors flying Belvideras on the 6th and 7th inst. fired above 600 shot at that place, and have wounded two or three horse and companies of artil ry, infantry and rifle. houses, killed a chicken and have made fine sport men. The cizons, Lough ctive and vlant, for the boys in digging the shot out of the sand, of a a eared as secure ai the enemy wer 1000 which they have found, and safely deposited in our mes distant. Indeed, the general wish is, to get batteries, ready to be returned should occasion offer, nearer to him; which we are preparing to do. Four forty 32 pounders, ninety-six 181b. 156 of 12 and 9's very valuable schooners, carrying from 12 to 16 with a large quantity of 6's and grape, with shells guns, are taken into the pay of the United States. and remains of rockets. The militia fired but few Their officers are tried men; and as to their crews, shot, as they had only one 18 and one 9 pounder, and they are American sailors. They are nearly ready but few shot for them, and of which they endeavor-to assail the enemy's light vessels, aided by a num ed to make the best possible use, and have reason to ber of galieys and barges, and, we trust, will consuppose they gave one of the sloops the contents of fine the lordlings to their ships; where we may yet the 18 pounder, as she was obliged to haul out of find means to hold them "uneasy.' the line soon after it was seen to strike her. BLOCKADE OF THE CHESAPEAKE The day on which the enemy appeared, was a We are assured the inhabitants of Lewis and Pi-proud day for Baltimore. It was astonishing to per lot's town, the volunteers and militia, under the com-ceive the animation of the people on the firing of mand of col. Davis behaved in a cool and determined the alarm gun. Only one spirit prevailed. There manner. The pilots, who were staticfied in the fort, was no fear but the fear of being too late on duty? deserve the highest praise; the whole was so judi-no party but to repel the enemy. This generous ciously stationed by the commanding officers, that feeling went through all ranks of society. We had the British landed, they would have been able have perfect political harmony (if such a thing can to give a good account of them. be)and the din of arms has not disturbed the quiet of the citizen. The place is profoundly tran The Victorious 74, and Spartan 38, remain at an-quil. The marching of the volunteers occasions no chor in Lynhaven bay; the former, probably, to bustle. All things are done in 'decency and order. protect the latter against the Constellation. A con-As yet no incident of importance has occurred. A siderable augmentation of the enemy's force is spok-few British sailors have made their escape and two en of, as expected. Maj. gen. Hamilton has arrived or three persons have been taken up as spies. It is at Norfolk, and also some strong reinforcements for stated that 3 barges were off Havre-de-Grace on the the defence of that place. Taking into view the 21st inst. and that an enemy brig got aground above natural advantages of Norfolk, with the means Poole's island that day. One letter says she was adopted for its security, we think it is safe against burnt by the British, not being able to get her off. any force of the enemy, unaided by a considerable Thursday. From the movements of the enemy, a body of land troops. Annapolis has been placed in a respectable state of defence. The fortifications have been strengthened, and the militia of the vicinity are on the alert. The force stationed there is about 1000 men. The shores of the Chesapeake are generally on the war establishment. Let the enemy present himself where he may, a bayonet is ready to receive him. considerable body of volunteers marched express to the fort, which is about 3 miles from the city. In the evening a flag of truce came up with despatches from the admiral; which were duly received and forwarded to Washington. Busy conjecture has not supposed to what they relate; but some think the real object was to ascertain the condition of the place, Annapolis having been designated as the post At Elkton and Frenchtown, the upper ports of the for receiving despatches. A gentleman who came bay, and places of great deposit for goods passing up in the flag, (late supercargo of the Racer, for to and from Philadelphia, the people are well aware France, one of the vessels captured with the Dol of the movements of the enemy. They have thrown phin) gives it as his full belief, from what he could up several breast works, and mounted a number of learn, that an attack will be made upon Baltimore. Cannon, &c. The country is alive with exertion. Friday. It is stated that the enemy's force has On Friday the 16th, as mentioned in our last, the been increased by a ship of the line, two frigates enemy appeared at the mouth of the Patapsco, 12 and some smaller vessels. Additional troops have or 14 miles distant from Baltimore. His force con- marched to the fort. (See Pospscript, page 136.) sisted of one ship of the line, 2 frigates, 2 brigs The situation of the enemy requires continual and three or four schooners. On the evening of that watchfulness; and from the present organization of day, they captured two packets from Baltimore.—the militia is exceedmgly toilsome, to the no-little One of them, after seizure, was fired upon by an U. derangement of the private affairs of the people; S. gum boat without success. They also took and which they bear with the most honorable patience. burnt several small craft, and completely stopped These things will soon be corrected by a stationary the communication in or out; indeed, no vessels force. Until then the business of the REGISTER, have been suffered to pass out, being detained at the will suffer in common with others; and the issue of Fort, since the appearance of the enemy. It is stat-the APPENDIX be retarded; for the office turns out cd they have landed on Poole's island, a few miles five militia volunteers. above, where the have erected a small battery to Annapolis, April 17-We learn from a militia cut off the trade in the upper part of the bay, at officer who has just come up from Charles county, this time very important on account of the fisheries. that a skirmish took place at point Look-Out, in St. But the game of destruction is nearly at an end; Mary's, between a party of British sailors who at the people being warned of the danger, retain their tempted to make a landing, and a company of mili. vessels at home. Much has been done within a past tia, in which the British were repulsed with the loss week for the defence of Baltimore. A fine water of four killed. battery has been built, and many additional cannon (42 pounders) have been mounted, furnaces are erected for heating shot, and great zeal is manifested to give John Bull a warm reception. The works are well manned by militia and volunteers; and our military affairs are so arranged, that more than 4000 men will march in a few minutes warning.Both sides of the river are defended by troops oi American Prizes. WEEKLY LIST-CONTINUED FROM P. 120, VOL. IV. British Naval Register. 394, 395, 396. Three vessels captured on the Spa. |