they arrived on the 10th June. These same envoys of Greenwich village, the citizens of the vicinity of received the most flattering reception from Louis Spring street, the Independent Blues, E. Ludlow and 18th, who promised them all his influence with the 100 masons and labourers in his employ, a compaCourt of St. James." ny of 32 carmen, 200 journeymen house carpenters, A small packet directed to the department of 400 citizens of the 8th ward, carpenters employed state came came by the Kemp and was forwarded by at St. Peter's church, Mr. Uffington, gold beater, the mail. and 14 men employed by him. The next day, Aug. FURTHER. The privateer schooner Syren, of Bal- 13 the following offers were received two parties timore, has arrived at New-York from a cruise in the of the city watch, 60 carmen, fire engine company, British channel. Among other prizes, she captured, No. 26, 200 journeymen printers, 1000 patriotic after a hard battle, one of "his majesty's" packets, sons of Erin," 30 pilots, col. Van Beuren's regiment, the cutter Landraile, from Falmouth, which she left a company of artillery, 182 workmen employed by July 8. The mail was thrown overboard; but the cap-Ward and Tallman, 150 colored people, 70 do. he. tain of the packet (who, with 31 of his crew is at longing to the Asbury African church. So much New-York) informs, "that it was expected a peace for a specimen of the volunteer labor of the people; mowould take place shortly between the United States ney pours in with equal profusion. The committee and Great Britain; and that five British commis-of defence recommended that those who, by bodily sioners had proceeded to meet ours." infirmity or any other cause, cannot give their Yet more. Several late London papers have com- personal labor, should in lieu thereof, contribute the plained of the perversity of Talleyrand in refusing the sum of $1 25-many have thus subscribed 40, 30, admission of British goods into France-he pretend-20, 10, 5, &c. day's labor; some furnish shovels or ed it would create an insurrection! And, one of the other necessaries, and the incorporated institutions British riders (such as we had many of in the United have contributed handsomely. So they go on-they States) lately returned to London with samples and have put their shoulders to the wheel, and Hercules prices of numerous articles of French manufacture, will help them. with which they could supply the continent, from In addition to these works the spirit is up for mithe "cheapness of labor," on better terms than the litary associations-the old volunteer corps are filled, English could. In confirmation of these things (in new ones are formed, and a body of 2000 exempt, which we see an inducement to peace) we have the organizing. The militia of the neighboring counfollowing letter from Nantz, dated June 16.-"All ties is ready-4000 have been detached from the inthe imported English mantifactured goods which terior by the governor, 3000 under the requisition had been put into entrepot, will not be admitted, of the president, and 1000 as state troops; cadets and must be immediately re-exported. In conse-from West Point (120) have arrived to perform a quence of the prohibition of manufactured goods, short duty. Decatur, in himself a host, is directed our cotton manufactures have set to work again, and to take the command of the raval defences, and rehave already sent several large orders for purchases main there for the present; he has under him upin our market." wards of 1000 seamen-"they are the boys that fear Again There is a report that a letter has been no noise," and long to meet Mr. Bull by sea or by received from London, (where we do not know) dat-land, "ANY HOW." ed about the 25th of June, to this purport-"That providing for the general safety. It is thus that it Party appears extinguished in the American commissioners had requested, before should be in war-if it be thus, a nation is invinthey proceeded to Ghent, to know the nature of the cible; witness Spain propositions to be laid before them: that a set of The works erecting for the defence of New York propositions were shewn to them, but of so degrad-are said to be among the most extensive and formi ing a nature to the just rights and claims of Ameri-dable field works known to military men-and, with CA, that our commissioners at once declared them so the other measures taken, must secure that city avery inadmissible, as to make it unnecessary to go to gainst a much greater, force than the enemy ca bring to bear, against the place. The forts in the harbor are immensely strong, and amply manned and supplied. Ghent to discuss them." DEFENCE OF NEW-YORK. At our latest dates from New-York the same libe. ral contributions of labor and money continued; or rather appeared more ardent than at first. The people of New-York appear just awaked from their dream of security. We are happy to see them opposed to the "restoring" policy of Governeur Morris and others. They are inspired as with one soul-men and money are poured forth for the defence of the city with a prodigality of patriotism; PUBLIC MEETING AT NEW-YORK, AUG. 11. and the works designed to make that important city Yesterday, pursuant to public notice, there assem secure proceed with such rapidity as to appear like bled in the Park, in front of the City Hall, an imthe effects of enchantment. This is the true spirit. mense concourse of citizens. Col. HENRY RUTGERS We have net room to notice the instances of the was unanimously called to the chair, and OLIVER patriotism of the citizens of New York. Their pro-WOLCOTT, esq. appointed secretary. ceedings at the Park are inserted below. They at-their station in the centre balcony. Col. WiLLETT, They took tended to the counsel of the aged patriot-colonel standing near the chairman, and the flag of the na Willet, and rush to labor and discipline like mention waving over his head, delivered an address to that will not be conquered-and they will not. The his fellow-citizens, well calculated to inspire animaground on Brooklyn Heights, (where a great work is tion and courage. erecting) was broken on the morning of the 9th inst. He began by asking the indulgence of his fellow All the military, civil, mechanical and other associ- citizens for the talk of an old man. He then pro ations have volunteered their labor, as do also the ceeded: citizens by wards; others give money in lieu of it, Three score and fourteen years have brought with with which persons are hired-1 to 2000 men are them some bodily infirmities had it been otherwise daily employed. The following may serve to shew and that my strength of body had remained as un the ardor with which they press the work.-August impaired as my love for my country, and the spiri 12, the committee of defence received tenders of ser- that still animates me, you would not, my friends vice from the regt of horse artillery, the city watch, have seen me here this day, I should bay (been gentlemen of the bar and students, the inhabitants amongst that glorious band, that, on the waters o Erie and Ontario, have achieved so much fame and, this mistaken idea, that American militia are une1sing glory for their country! qual to the contest with British regulars, I am a liv A life of 74 years has afforded me opportunities of ing witness to the contrary. With militia I have enseeing many great and surprising changes. countered them. I have met them when their numFifty-eight years are now passed since I was a wit-bers were double mine, and I have routed and purness of press goings traversing these streets, and sued them. You, my fellow-citizens, if you will, dragging men from their houses on board of ships of can do the same. There is no terror in them for war! What a contrast between that time and this brave men, who dare look them in the face, and lock Let those now reflect upon it, who, instead of thank-the bayonet with them. Let those who would dising hat kind Providence which delivered us from may you by the terrors of war, rather reflect upon suh oppressive domination, employ their whole the part they have had in encouraging your enemy; power to weaken and subvert a government made by and though was,like pestilence, may have been visited ourselves and for ourselves-the fruit of our blood upon nations for their crimes, yet against this eneand toil! What spirit is this, that, in the present my we have committed no offence. We bore with crisis of our country, can lead to measures so dis-the cruelty, injustice and oppression of that insolent graceful Shall we abuse and vilify those men we nation, till it became insupportable. bave placed at the head of our affairs, because they Instead, therefore, of cavilling at the measures or do not act just as we are pleased to say they should? operations of the war, let us rather unite to banish Are e, for that reason, to refuse compiance with envy, hatred and discord, from among us; and rethe laws of our country? No, my fellow-citizens !solve, with all our might, to resist that implacable for it is justly stated in the address of the common enemy, who will never respect us till we again coracouncil, that we are not, in the present situation of pel him so to do. our country, to inquire into the wisdom of the mea- Permit me, then, my dear fellow-citizens, to consures which resulted in the declaration of this war.clude with a chorus we were used to sing in the It is a fact, that we are at war; and that that war camp in days of much more danger : has been undertaken agreeably to the constitution of 'Let Europe employ all her force, our country. Every man bound to support the con- We'll meet them in array, stitution of the United States, is, therefore, bound to support the war-because it is a constitutional ect, and such is the law of the land. But, had-1 [This pithy discourse, from a tried and trusty power to detail, and you patience to hear, what 1 statesman of the revolution, whose acts were vouchhave known and observed of the haughty, cruel and ers for his words, had its full effect, and was cheergasconding nation that makes war against us, your ed with unbounded applause.] And shout--Huzza-Nuzza-Huzza, feelings would outstry my words, and anticipate Mr. Riker, from a committee appointed for the the valve and commons of authority The terms purpose, consisting of Drs. Mitchill and M'Neven, I use towards our enemy are not mine alone, nor Messrs. Wolcott, Riker, Anthony, Bleecker and proceding from the personal warmth of my indivi-Sampson, reported the following address and resoludual character! Such were the sentiments of mentions, which were received with applause, and unanias great as this or any nation can boast of-Wash mously adopted: ington and Franklin. Dr. Franklin delivered his ppinions in his correspondence with lord Howe; and hose of general Washington I have had from his The ocean is denied to us our commerce is prosown lips. trated-our waters are violated-our land is invaded Forty years ago I was at a meeting of citizens as--hostile flects and armies threaten to convert our sembled on this green. The acclamation then was habitations to heaps of ruins. FELLOW-CITIZENS-Once more we are engaged in war with a powerful nation. join or die." The unanimity of that day procured We are called upon to save our possessions from the repeal of some obnoxious laws; but the design spoil and destruction; to secure our persons from of enslaving us was not relinquished. Troops were slavery and death; to protect our families against stationed throughout the colonies to carry the neta-outrage and violence; to guard our institutions from rious intention into execution. Many were the broils assault and overthrow; to defend by free-born valor between the citizen and the soller for the spirit of our dear-bought independence. the citizens was roused, and they viewed, with just The lawful authorities, aware of this condition of indignation, the mercenary troops that were to over- things, have made provision to meet it. The national throw their liberties. They were stung by the in- government, has augmented our security by fortifigratitude of the nation to which they had yielded cations, troops and floating force. The state has exloyal obedience, and assisted in its wars with ardor tended its care, and caused other works of defence and alacrity. But had the enemy then conquered to be erected. The common council of the city, has us as we did them, how different would have been labored to insure our safety. It only remains that the our situation at this day. Reflecting on this, it seems sons of liberty come forth in their might; and demonto me almost incredible that there should be Ameri-strate that in a contest for all that is near and dear cans that could espouse the cause of such an enemy, to them, they are invincible. Of what stuff are such hearts made? Is it possible. Our regular regiments are already at their stations. that any such should be amongst the sons of those The organized militia will join them on the shortest who fought your battles, my fellow.citizens, and summons. The several corps of volunteers are inwon your freedom? flamed with patriotic ardor. To these bands, other toast It was in the war of the revolution a favorite military associations, will be added, composed of those who enjoy honorable exemptions from ordinary "May every citizen be a soldier, and every soldier service, but who will come forward on this trying a citizen." occasion. Our citizens must now again become soldiers, and This meeting is called for the purpose of enabling those soldiers be good citizens-not parading sol- us to renew our pledge, to support the constitution, diers, fellow-citizens, but fighting soldiers-soldiers to invigorate the laws; to aid with our best efforts willing and ready to encounter the hardships and fa- the administration of our beloved country; to see tigues of war. I am not what I have been; but such that it be not approached by spies and emissaries; as I am, wherever the enemy seek to deal most de- to defend the great interests of the union with our truction, there you may look for me. And as to treasure and our blood. It is our glory and our boast that we are freemen. Sampson, John Vanderbilt, jun. Samuel Looker, ir constitution and government are acts of our free John Hone, David Bryson, Jacob Sherred, Benjamin and unbiassed choice. They are ours and we will Ferris, William Codman, Rensselaer Havens, and never abandon them. Peter Wilson, sen. be a committee to confer with such committee as may be appointed by the corporation and by the respective wards, and in conjunction with them, to adopt all measures essential to the public safety. The citizens are the safeguards of a free state. Their right to keep and bear arms has never been infringed. We will use these weapons resolutely in support of our privileges; with these we will manfully oppose the enemy who shall presume to invade them. Resolved, That this committee correspond with our fellow citizens in this and the neighboring states, With these convictions let us make a combined for the purpose of inviting them to form voluntary effort. Let some contribute their labor towards the associations similar to those proposed in this city. completion of the public works. Let others prac- Resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting tise the art of the artillerist or the fusileer. Let be signed by the chairman and secretary, and pubothers again minister comfort to the wives and chil-lished in all the public papers of this city. dren of those who heroically meet danger in the field. All will thus be animated and united, and the joyous sentiment pervade every patriotic bosom, that, guarded by the love and valor of the people, the republic is safe! Resolved, That the citizens here assembled, will to the last extremity, defend their city. Resolved, That we will unite ourselves in arms with our brethren of the country, and on the first approach of the enemy make it a COMMON CAUSE. Resolved, That humbly confiding in the favor of the Almighty, we hope to prove ourselves not unworthy of that freedom won by the heroes of the revolution-and trust that the energy they vanquish ed, will receive from us a similar defeat. Resolved, That we highly approve of the measures for public defence which have been devised by the government of the United States-by his excel lency the governor of the state, and by the corporation of this city and that we will co-operate in car rying the same into effectual execution. HENRY RUTGERS, Chairman. During the reading of the above address and resolutions, the countenance of the citizens indicated the most deep and concentrated feeling; and at the close, the air was rent with loud and prolonged acclamations of approbation and assent. And no sooner was the question of adjournment put and carried, than cach citizen retired to his lawful occupation, and the scene of unexampled enthusiasm instantly remained silent and unoccupied. NEW-YORK. On the patriotic proceedings of the people of New-York, the editor of the Boston "Daily Advertiser" observes-"A meeting of the citizens was holden in the Park at New-York, on Wednesday lust, at which colonel Rutgers was chosen chairman, and Oliver Wolcott secretary. They adopted several much in the style of the pieces which filled the papers in resolutions relating to the defence of the city, very Puris shortly before the city was entered by the allies!" Resolved, That it be recommended to the citizens CONGREVE ROCKETS.-The property and composi generally, to meet as soon as may be practicable, tion of these famous instruments is ascertained. If with convenience in their respective wards, for the required, we also can have them made. But-would purpose of electing discreet and efficient commit-it not be cruel to use them? If the torpedo, in the sees to promote the execution of the following ob- water, was an "unfair" weapon, are not rockets in jects: the air, improper to be used by a "moral and reli 1. To complete the voluntary enrolments of per-gious people?" sons exempted by law from military service. 2. To encourage the enrolment of seafaring citizens for service in the harbor, or as artillerists. And 3. The enrolment of citizens for voluntary labor on the public works. Resolved, That it be the special duty of the ward committees to provide, under the direction of the corporation of this city, for the relief and protection of the families of such persons as may be absent on public duty,. also, to provide in the best manner practicable, for the protection of such helpless persons and their property, as in case of alarm may be desirous of removing into the country. BRITISH NAVY-June 3.-At sea, of the line 38; from 44 to 50 guns, 9; frigates 124; sloops, &c. 93; bombs and fire ships 7; brigs 127; cutters 28; schrs. &c. 41. Total 507; decrease in the grand total 42. SUMMARY JUSTICE.-A British indian was detected on the 30th ult. in the village of Buffalo as a spy.On being examined, he confessed his crime, and was executed by the American indians. TRADE-One hundred waggons, loaded with British_goods, passed through Troy, N. Y. for the city of New-York from Montreal FROM FLORIDA. Milledgeville, Aug. 3. Col. Mel ton who has been for some time past stationed in the Creek nation, reached this place last week. His Resolved, That all associations for military service means of information relative to affairs in that quarand for performing labor on the public works, beter have been equally correct and extensive as those reported to, and receive their instructions from, of any other person. From every circumstance, he such officer or officers as have, or may be designated states, there is no doubt that the British have landfor that purpose. ed a force near or quite 4000 strong, at or in the vi cinity of Appalatchicola, where many of the hostile Indians have already assembled.—Argus. Resolved, That we will endeavor to promote concord and will discountenance all attempts to weaken the patriotic efforts of good citizens. Resolved, That we will endeavor to discover and subject to the animadversion of the laws, all persons who shall be concerned in any illicit commerce or improper intercourse with the enemy. PRISONERS. It is stated that 1000 American prisoners were in the great prison of Dartmoor, (in Devonshire, Eng.) June 2. THE CHINESE, it seems, complain of a want of specie from the non-arrival of American vessels. Resolved, That Henry Rutgers, Oliver Wolcott, UNCANDID.-Chagrined at Brown's victories, an Marinus Willett, Cadwallader D. Colden, John enemy-printer says "an immense responsibility rests on Swartwout, Thomas Morris, John Mills, William the government for sending Brown into Canada pendEdgar, jun. Richard Riker, Anthony Bleecker, ing the present negociations for peace." Is not Hardy Abraham Bloodgood, Stephen Price, Abraham also to blame for his attack upon Stonington-is CockStagg, James Lovett, Abraham Dally, William' burn guiltless ?-But he never thought of these! BRITISH GRUMBLING. From the Acadian, (Ilali. David's yesterday, must rest with the senior officer. fax) Recorder of July 30. "When we read the A- It was directly contrary to the orders of the governmerican boast, of subjugating the Canadas by an ment and those of the commanding general puboverwhelming army, we laughed at their extrava-lished to the army-Lieutenant-colonel Stone will gance; but when we see them with an undisciplined retire from the army. force, certainly not, even numerically, half equal to our regular troops, making SUCCESSFUL INVASIONS, we know not what to think By order of major-general Browu, (Signed) C. K. GARDNER, Adj. Gen." All I ask, is an impartial investigation of my con duct and solicit a suspension of public opinion till ISAAC W. STONE. 4 "Tis strange, 'tis passing strange." » CANADA PAPERS-The extracts from the Canada it can be had. TREASON. Three persons were indicted for treaand Halifar papers inserted below, are said to have made some people quite unhappy! With true Eng-son, at New-York, last week-they are charged with lish impudence they deny their authenticity, though supplying the enemy with provisions. A great deal they were publicly exhibited at Boston, where the should be done in this way in Maryland; where ma ny people are so "well inclined," as the British li twisting is made!-Poor fellows! cences said, as to refuse supplies only-to their fellow-citizens. LORD HILL, who is to have the command of the British forces lately sent for America, received a grant from parliament of £2000 per annum for his services under Wellington. A report of the sick, wounded and convalescents, in the general hospital, at Burlington, Vt. under the direction of Henry Hunt, hospital surgeon, for three months, ending July 31, 1814. STEAM FRIGATE.-The vessel, or rather battery, building in New-York, it seems, produces lively senTHE LOAN.--From the National Intelligencer-We sations among the British emissaries. Three atunderstand, and we believe correctly, that govern-tempts have been made to fire her, but without sucShe is now so well guarded as to be out of ment have anthorised a loan to be negociated in cess. Europe for a considerable portion of the twenty-five danger. BURLINGTON, Vt. Aug. 5.-The army under maj millions which they were empowered to borrow by a law of the last session of congress. It is probable general Izard have enjoyed uncommon share of therefore that they will not go into the market in health for some months past, which the following this country for more of that sum than the six mil-report will show. lions for which they are now receiving proposals. From the Alexandria Gazette. By a gentleman from St. Mary's county, Md. we are informed, that a Mr. Kilgour of that county was on board the admiral ship on Thursday last (Aug. 11.) and was informed by the admiral, that a dispatch vessel had arriv-1814. ed from England and was then along side his ship; that from the intelligence received by her he had no doubt there would be a peace or armistice in less than 30 days-that in the conversation he had with another officer, he states that by the above arrival he had received letters from his friends in England, giving it as their decided opinion, that a treaty of peace had been already concluded and that he would be speedily recalled home. MICHILIMACKINAC.-We have no certain accounts of the proceedings of the expedition to the upper lakes; but expect it daily. May June July Re Remain Admit main month. month. ged. Dead. ing. 101 151 119 17 76 105 124 124 90 MARINE CORPS.-The president of the U. States has been pleased to make the following promotions and appointments in the marine corps : John Hall, to be major of marines. Anthony Gale and Richard Smith, captains, majors by brevet. William Anderson; Thos. R. Swift; Saml. Mil. ler; John Crabb; Henry II. Forde; John M. Gamble; Charles S. Hanna; Alexander Sevier; Alfred Grayson; Wm. Strong; John Heath and Samuel Bacon, first lieutenants, to be captains of marines. ST. DAVID's Letter from colonel Stone to the editor of the Ontario Repository, dated, village of Rochester, July 28, 1814.-"SIR, Noticing a small paragraph in your paper of last week, respecting the Francis B. Bellevue; T. Raimond Montegat; Phiyou burning of the village of St. Davids, in which mention you have no particulars of the transaction, lip B. de Grandpre; Benj. Hyde; Lyman Kellogg ; and in which transaction I am implicated-I will Sam. Watson; Wm. L. Brownlow; Leonard J. Boone; relate to you the particulars which came within my Thos. W. Legge; Joseph L. Kuhne; William H. Freeman; Henry Olcote; Chartes R. Browne; Thos. knowledge. On the morning of the 18th inst. by the order of W. Bacote; Benj. Richardson; Ficis W. White; general l'eter B. Porter, I was ordered with a small Wm. Niccoll; Wm. L. Boyd; Charies Lord; Levi detachment of volunteers to go and dislodge a party Twiggs; Edmund Brooke and John Harris, second of the enemy's troops, who were in and about the lieutenants, to be first lieutenants of niarines. Samuel B. Johnstone, appoined a first lieutenant village of St. Davids, who were frequently attacking] our reconnoitering parties. Accordingly I set out; of marines. ST. LOUIS, July 16. Platoff, the Hetman Cossack, and soon after was accompanied by a small party of regulars, under the command of a lieutenant, as in the service of Russia, offered 100,000 ducats and understood. We routed and drove the enemy from his daughter to any person who would assassinate the village-this was about the middle of the day- Bonaparte. Alexander discountenanced the affair when on my return, soon after, accompanied by most as infamous in honorable warfare.-How will the of the men under ny command, much to my sur- English government and their agent Robert Dickson prize, I discovered the village of St. David's on fire; (a native of Scotland) appear to the world, when it by whom it was set, or by whose order, I have yet ta is announced that he suborned a Sac warrior to as learn; but without notice, without examination, or sassinate governor Clark while in council at Praire investigation, to my knowledge, I was served, on the de Chien. The affair rests on the testimony of the following morning, by the brigade-inspector, with Indians; the fellow left Rock river for the diaboli the following order: "GENERAL ORDERS.—Adjt. General's Office, cal purpose, was admitted to the council, but found the Americans armed at every point, and all possibility of escape cut off; he therefore pruden tly de The accountability for burning the houses at St.'clined the attempt. A gentleman who was at the Queenston, 19th July, 1814. Prairie, and in the council, informs us, that this In-,that if found in armament against their king, they dian rose and occupied the attention of the assem- may be punished for treason! Among this number blage with a harangue of trifling import, that his eyes several citizens of Baltimore are included; some of were fixed upon the governor as if riveted to the them men of property, who have been exercising the object-at that moment the governor shifted his privilege of voting for these 15 years!" sword from an unhandy position to across his knees, when the savage retired to his seat. 160 Pottawatamies, 750 Shawanese, N. W. INDIANS. From the Ohio Vehicle. Mr. R. Forsythe, conductor of Pottawatamies, has just arLast winter, six Winabagoes come to the Pottowa-rived from Greenville and gives the following infor tomie village near Peoria, in search of Mr. T. For-mation; that syth, our agent resident with the Pottowattomies. They told the Illinois Indians, that they were offered merchandize to the amount of 2000% sterling, for the head of Forsyth; and that if the Indians of Pe. oria would assist in capturing him, the reward should be divided amongst them. Mr. Forsyth had fortunately returned to St. Louis two days before the arrival of these troops of Mr. Dickson. People of Missouri and Illinois, do you ever reflect on the necessity of forming military associations? The times are pregnant with evil; appoint good officers and learn discipline and you will despise our enemies. 100 Delawares, Total, 1453 probably. do. Have all accepted the American tomaiawk, and are willing to fight against the enemies of the United States. The children and squaws are to remain at Greenville, at the expense of the United States. Bostos. Defensive attitude-Without descending into minutia (which, however, we have at hand) we can state, that in no portion of the United States Dayton, (0.) August 1. Copy of a letter from are the efficient means of defence in a better state John Johnston, Esq. dated Greenville, July 26, 1814.— of preparation, and which could be called into ac "The treaty with the indian tribes assembled at this tive and intelligent exercise before any important ir-place, was signed in open council on the 22nd inst. ruption could be made on it, than in Old Massa-The parties bind themselves to assist us in prosechusetts; and that the defences of this capital rea- cuting the war against Great Britain and the hos dy for service at an hour's warning, are many times tile indians, and to make no peace with either with. stronger than they were at any period of the revolu-out our consent. tionary war. We do not state this fact to impede This morning a large force of the warriors set out any necessary additional measures of defence; but to for Detroit in company with governor Cass. allay unnecessary alarms. Centinel. A number of Pottawatomies and Kikapoos have arrived here within a few days; more are on the way coming in. Respectfully, ESSEX FRIGATE. From the Montreal Herald of July 26. After a cruise of nearly two years during which she annihilated our commerce in the South sea, this JOHN JOHNSTON, vessel has been captured on the coast of Chili, in the Agent for Indian affairs. harbor of Valparaiso. The Essex had done the Bri- EASTPORT. We have seen a letter from Machias, tish commerce more injury than all the rest of the dated August 1. The British armed vessels had all American navy, since the war commenced, in the left the bay. Lieut. col. Hartes was in command at capture of twelve or fourteen sail of whalers. Most Eastport, with about eight hundred, all told. They of those vessels are furnished with valuable cargoes are, however, in a constant state of alarm, fearing an of British manufactures, which are disposed of to attack. Three 12 gun batteries are in a state of forgreat advantage on the western coast of Spanish wardness. Judge Owen, of Campo Bello, has claimAmerica, the payment being made chiefly in gold the whole island, in consequence of which, all sales and silver, which accounts for the prodigious quan- of real estate have been stopped by proclamation, tity of specie that had been landed before the Essex until the "prince regent has been pleased to express attempted to escape. The sum mentioned is two his pleasure" on the subject. Desertions from the millions of dollars which is probably no exaggera- British are continually taking place-four swam tion. This, together with the value of the vessels, across the ferry at one time. The oath of allegiance and the produce of their fishing, may have considera-| which the inhabitants had taken had proved a bitter bly exceeded a million sterling.. pill to many of them, and none but long faces could "A BRITISH OFFICIAL". The following, first ap-be seen among them.-Salem Gaz. pearing in a Philadelphia paper, and then taking its DISTRICT ORDERS.-Washington city, Aug. 13, 1814. round through the eastern states, contains as many It is with great pain that the commander of the willful falsehoods as any "British official" we have 10th military district has been informed that a numseen, according to its length. There had not been the ber of the drafted militia of Maryland who have releast alarm in Baltimore, and the whole number of ceived orders from the proper authorities to march aliens reported in the last six months, is not more to the respective places of rendezvous near Baltimore than 30-they are nearly all mechanics, lately re-and Bladensburg, have refused or neglected to do so. moved here to work in our factories. It has been suggested that many are under the misWorthy of notice. The following paragraph is ex- taken impression that there is no legal power to tracted from a letter to a gentleman in Philadelphia, compel their compliance. The commander of the dated at Baltimore, the 24th ult. district is very unwilling to believe that such a mo"The alarm here is uot so apparent as on the Po- tive can influence the conduct of many at such a motomac or Patuxent, yet the demos are in great trepi-ment as the present. They are called to defend dation. The neighboring militia to the number of their country against a seriously apprehended inva 2000 are expected in a few days-the whole city forcesion, and he did hope that every citizen would find is ordered to parade once a week, and to keep them in this circumstance an abundant motive for obeying selves ready for a immediate call. To avoid the mi-the requisition of his country. To put an end, how Jitia duty and escape from danger, it is an absolute ever, to such delusion, if it in reality exists, all those fict, that a large number of foreigners,cheidy Irishmen, who have neglected to render themselves at the aphave reported themselves to the marshals us aliens, pointed place, are notified that it is the duty of the and received his certificate to that effect; alledging, commander of the district to institute a court mar |