mation, by the friendly Indians, by letters from duty to report an affair of a more serious and Wm. Hambly and Edmund Doyle, who reside low decisive nature than has heretofore occurred, down on the Appalachacola, that all the lower and which leaves no doubt of the necessity of an tribes of Indians have embodied, and are drying immediate application of force, and active meatheir meats to come on to the attack of this post. sures on our part. A large party of Seminole InThe British agent at Oakelockiness sound is giving dians, on the 10th ultimo, formed an ambuscade presents to the Indians. We have among us Indians || upon the Appalachacola river, a mile below the who have been down and received powder, lead, toma-junction of the Flint and Chatahouchie, attacked hawks, knives, and a drum for each town, with the one of our boats ascending near the shore, and royal coat of arms painted on it. We have at this killed, wounded, and took the greater part of the time, at least five hundred Indians skulking in this detachment, consisting of 40 men, commanded by neighborhood, within three or four miles of us, lieutenant R. W. Scott, of the 7th infantry. There who will not act for themselves, and who are evi-were also on board, killed or taken, seven women, dently waiting for the signal to strike an effectual the wives of soldiers. Six men of the detach. blow. They have stolen almost every horse be- ment only escaped, four of whom were wounded. longing to the citizens. They have scared them They report that the strength of the current at from the fields which they have cleared, and have the point of attack had obliged the lieutenant to taken possession of their houses. They are now keep his boat near the shore; that the Indians stealing horses, cattle, and hogs from the Georgia|| had formed along the banks of the river, and lines; and have killed one or two families qn the were not discovered till their fire had commenSt. Tillas." ced, in the first volley of which lieut. Scott and his most valuable men fell.

Extract of a letter from general Gaines to major general Andrew Jackson, dated

The lieutenant and his party had been sent from this place some days before, to assist major Muhlenburg in ascending the river with three vessels laden with military stores brought from Montgomery and Mobile. The major instead of

Fort Scott, (Geo) 21st Nov. 1817. "The first brigade arrived at this place on the 19th instant. I had previously sent an Indian runner, to notify the first town chief, E-me-he-maut-retaining the party to assist him, as I had advised, by, of my arrival, and with a view to ascertain whether his hostile temper had abated, requesting him to visit me. He replied that he had already said to the commanding officer here, all he had to say, and he would not come.

"Among the articles found in the house of the chief, was a British uniform coat (scarlet) with a pair of gold epaulettes, and a certificate signed by a British captain of marines, “Robert White, in the absence of colonel Nicholls," stating that the chief had always been a true and faithful friend to the British.

"The reports of friendly Indians, concur in es timating the number of hostile warriors, including the Red Sticks and Seminoles, at more than two thousand, besides the blacks amounting to near four hundred men, and increasing by runaways from Georgia. They have been promised, as several Indians inform me, assistance from the English at New Providence. This promise, though made by Woodbine, is relied on by most of the Seminole Indians. I have not a doubt but they will sue for peace, as soon as they find their hopes of British aid to be without a foundation."

General Gaines to the Secretary of War-with a

Talk.

No. 51. a.

(see enclosure No. 2) retained only about 20 men, and in their place put a like number of sick, with the women, and some regimental clothing. The boat thus laden was detached alone for this place. It is due to major Muhlenberg to observe, that at the time he detached the boat, I have reason to believe he was not apprised of any recent hostilities having taken place in this quarter. It apars, however, from lieutenant Scott's letter, received about the hour in which he was attacked, (see enclosure No. 3) that he had been warned of the danger. Upon the receipt of this letter, I had two bouts fitted up, with covers and port holes, for defence, and detached captain Chinch with an officer and 40 men, with an order to secure the movement of lieutenant Scott, and then to assist major Muhlenberg,

This detachment embarked in the evening of the 30th, and must have passed the scene of action below, at night, and some hours after the affair terminated I have not yet heard from captain Clinch. I shall immédiately strengthen the detachment under major Muhlenberg with another boat, secured against the enemy's fire. He will therefore move up with safety, keeping near the middle of the river. I shall moreover take a position with my principal force, at the junction of the river, near the line, and shall attack any vessel that Head Quarters, Fort Scott, (Geo.) may attempt to intercept our vessel and supplies December 2d, 1817. S below, as I feel persuaded the order of the Presi Sin, I had the honor to receive, on the 26th dent prohibiting an attack upon the Indians below ultimo, your communication of the 30th October.the line, has reference only to the past, and not I am very happy to find that the President ap. proves of my movement, but I much regret that his just expectations, as to the effect there was reason to believe would be produced on the minds of the Indians by this movement, have not been realized. I am now quite convinced, that the hostility of these Indians is, and has long since been, of so deep a character, as to leave no ground to calculate upon tranquillity, or the future security of our frontier settlements, until the towns south and east of this place, shall receive a signal proof of our ability and willingness to re. taliate for every outrage. It is now my painful

to the present or future outrages, such as the one just now perpetrated, and such as shall place our troops strictly within the pale of natural law, where self-defence 19 sanctioned by the privilege of self-preservation The wounded men who made their escape, concur in the opinion, that they had seen upwards of 500 hostile Indian warriors, at different places below the point of attack. Of the force engaged, they differ in opinion; but all agree that the number was very considerable, extending about 150 yards along the shore, in the edge of a swamp or thick woods. I am assured by the friendly chief, that the hos'ile warriors of every town

upon the Chatahoochie, prepared canoes, and pushed priors were beaten and driven from our country, off down the river to join the Seminoles, as soon as the by American troops. The English are not able account of my movement from the Alabama reached to help themselves; how then should they help them. the old "Red Sticks," whom they have ruined by ||pretended friendship.

No. 51, b. (No. 2.)

General Gaines to major Muhlenberg.

The Indians now remaining upon the Chatahoochie, I have reason to believe, are well disposed. One of the new settlers, however, has recently been killed; but it has been clearly proved, that the murderer had belonged to the hostile party. Fort Scott, November, 1817. The friendly chiefs in the neighborhood, when SIR, The waters having risen sufficiently high apprised of the murder, assembled a party, and to enable you to ascend the river with all the sent in pursuit of the offender, and followed him vessels, I wish you to do so, though it should take to the Flint river, on the route to Mickasuky, longer than I had anticipated. You can avail whither he escaped. Onishajo, and several other yourself of the aid of lieutenant Scott's detachfriendly chiefs, have offered me their services, with ment to expedite your movement hither. Keep their warriors to go against the Seminoles. I have your vessels near to each other; and should you promised to give them notice of the time that may meet any insuperable obstacle, endeavor to apbe fixed for my departure, and then to accept their prise me thereof, and you shall have additional services. The enclosure, No. 1, contains the sub-relief. Wishing to see you soon, with your fleet, stance of what I have said to the chiefs who have I remain with great regard, visited me; several of whom reside south of the Your obedient servant, Spanish line and west of Appalachacola river. It (Signed) was expected by the chiefs, that I should communicate to them my views and wishes. I felt authorized to say but little, and I deemed it necessary, in what I should say, to endeavor to counteract the erroneous impressions by which they have been misled by pretended British agents.

I hope the President will see, in what I have said, nothing to disapprove. I feel persuaded a report of the various talks which I received from the chiefs, would show the propriety of what I have said to them. Such a report I have not a moment's time now to make. The Indians are at this moment firing at our camp from the opposite side of the river.

I have the honor to be,
Most respectfully,

(Signed)

Your obedient servant,
EDMUND P. GAINES,
Major general commanding.

E. P. GAINES.

To major Muhlenberg,
Comm'g the U. S. troops,
ascending Appalachicola river.

No. 51, c, (No. 3.)

Lieutenant Scott to general Gaines.

Spanish Bluff, 28th Nov. 1817. Sin, Enclosed you will receive major Muhlenberg's communication, which he directs me to forward to you by express, from this place. Mr. Hambly informs me, that Indians are assembling at the junction of the river, where they intend to make a stand against those vessels coming up the river. Should this be the case, I am not able to make a stand against them. My command does not exceed forty men, and one half sick, and without arms. I leave this immediately.

I am, respectfully, your obed't servant, (Signed) R. W. SCOTT,

Lt. 7th Inf. com'g. detachment. NOTE. The bearer of this is entitled to three dollars, on delivering this letter. The Indians have a report here, the Indians have beaten the white people.

No. 51, d.

Talk enclosed in 51, a. (No 1.) Chiefs and Warriors, The President of the United States has been informed of the murders and thefts, committed by the hostile Indians, in this part of the country. He has authorized general Jackson to arrest the offenders, and cause jusGeneral Gaines to captain Clinch. tice to be done. The Indians have been required Head Quarters, Fort Scott, to deliver up the murderers of our citizens, and November 30, 1817. the stolen property; but they refused to deliver SIR,-You will embark with the party assigned either. They have had a council at Mickasukee, in you, on board the two covered boats; descend the which they have determined upon war. They have river until you meet with lieutenant Scott; deliver been at war against helpless women and children; to him a cover for his boat, and give him such aslet them now calculate upon fighting men. Wesistance as in your judgment shall be necessary have long known that we had enemies east of this to secure his party, and expedite his movement river; we likewise know we have some friends; to this place. You will then proceed with the but they are so mixed together, we cannot always residue of your command down the river, until distinguish the one from the other. The Presi-you meet with major Muhlenberg, report to him, dent wishing to do justice to his red friends and children, has given orders for the bad to be separated from the good. Those who have taken up arms against him, and such as have listened to the bad talks of the people beyond the sea, must go to Mickasuk ee, Suwaney, where we wish to find them together. But all those who were our friends in the war, will sit still at their homes, in peace We will pay them for what corn and meat they have to sell us. We will be their friends, and when they are hungry we will give them meat. The hostile party pretend to calculate upon help from the British! as well look for sol diers from the moon, to help them. Their war

and act under his orders. You will in no case put
your command in the power of the Indians near
the shore. Be constantly on the alert; remember
that United States' troops can never be surprised
by Indians without a loss of honor, to say nothing
of the loss of strength that might ensue.
To captain Clinch, 7th Infantry.

No. 52.

General Jackson to the Secretary of War.
Head Quarters, Division of the South,
Bowleg's Town, Suwaney river,
20th April, 1818.

SIB,-My last communication, dated camp be

of the regulars, Georgia militia, and my volunteer Kentucky and Tennessee guards, in order to press the enemy in his centre, whilst the right column, composed of the 1st regiment of Tennessee volunteers, under colonel Dyer, and a part of the friendly Indians, headed by general M'Intosh, who had preceded me, were endeavoring to turn his left, and cut off his retreat to the river; they however, having been previously informed of our force, by a precipitate retreat soon crossed the river, where it is believed colonel Kanard, with his Indians, did them considerable injury. Nine || negroes and two Indians were found dead, and two negro men made prisoners.

fore St. Marks, 8th April, and those to which it referred, advised you of my movements and operations up to that date, and, as I then advised you, I marched from that place on the morning of the 9th. On the evening of the 10th I was joined by the rear of the Tennessee volunteers; also by the Indians under general M'Intosh, whom I had left at Mickasuky, to scour the country around that place. Although the weather has been dry and pleasant, and the waters had subsided in a great degree, our march might be said to have been through water, which kept the infantry wet to the middle, and the depth of the swamps, added to the want of forage, occasioned the horses to give out daily in great numbers. On the morning On the 17th, foraging parties were sent out, who of the 12th, near Econfinnah, or natural bridge, a found a considerable quantity of corn, and some party of Indians were discovered on the margin cattle. The 18th, having obtained some small of a swamp, and attacked by general M'Intoshcraft, I ordered general Gaines across the river and about 50 Tennessee volunteers, who routed with a strong detachment, and two days provision, them, killing 37 warriors, and capturing 6 men, to pursue the enemy; the precipitancy of their and 97 women and children; also recapturing a flight, was soon discovered by the great quantity white woman, who had been taken at the massacre of goods, corn, &c. strewed through the swamps. of Scott. The friendly Indians also took some and convinced general Gaines that pursuit was in horses and about 500 head of cattle from the ene- vain: nine Indians and five negro prisoners were my, who proved to-be M'Queen's party. Upon taken by our Indians; the evidence of haste with the application of an old woman, of the prisoners, which the enemy had fled, induced the general I agreed that if M'Queen was tied and carried to to confine his reconnoisance to search for cattle the commandant at St. Marks, her people should and horses, both of which were much wanted by be received in peace, carried to the upper tribes the army. About 30 head of cattle were pro of the Creek nation, and there provisioned until cured; but from the reports accompanying genethey could raise their own crops. She appeared ||ral Gaines, which will in due time be forwarded much pleased with those terms, and I set her at to you, and the disobedience of his orders, by the liberty with written instructions to the command. Indians, not one pound was brought into camp, ant of St. Marks to that effect. Having received no farther intelligence from M'Queen, I am induced to believe the old woman has not complied with her part of the obligation.

As soon as time will permit, I shall forward a detailed account of the various little affairs with the enemy, accompanied with reports of the com. manding officers of the detachment. Suffice it for the present, to add that every officer and soldier under my command, when danger appeared, showed a steady firmness which convinced me that in the event of a stubborn conflict they would have realized the best hopes of their country and general.

From St. Marks I marched with eight days rations, those that joined me having but five. This was done under the expectation of reaching this place in that time, founded on the report of my faithful Indian guide, which I should have accomplished, but for the poverty of my horses, and the continued sheets of water through which we had I believe I may say that the destruction of this to pass. On the morning of the 15th my scouts place, with the possession of St. Marks, having on overtook a small party of Indians, killing one man, the night of the 18th captured the late lieutenant and capturing the residue, consisting of one man Armbrister, of the British marine corps, and, as reand woman, and two children, and on that even-presented by Arbuthnott, successor to Woodbine, will ing I encamped, as my guide supposed, within end the Indian war, for the present, and should it be 12 miles of Suwaney. I marched very early on renewed, the position taken, which ought to be held, the 16th, under the hope of being able to encom- will enable a small party to put it down promptly. pass and attack the Indian and negro towns by 1 I shall order, or take myself a reconnoisance, 'clock, P. M. but, much to my regret, at three west of the Appalachacola, at Pensacola point, o'clock, and after marching sixteen miles, we where I am informed there are a few Red Sticks reached a remarkable pond which my guide re-assembled, who are fed and supported by the gover collected, and reported to be distant six miles nor of Pensacola. My health being impaired, as soon from the object of my march; here I should have as this duty is performed, the positions taken, well halted for the night, had not six mounted Indians, garrisoned, and security given to the southern fron(supposed to be spies,) who were discovered, ef. tiers, (if the government have not active employ fected their escape; this determined me to atment for me) I shall return to Nashville to regain my tempt by a forced movement, to prevent the re-health. The health of the troops is much impaired, moval of their effects, and, if possible, themselvesar.d I have ordered the Georgia troops to Hartford, from crossing the river, for my rations being out, it was all important to secure their supplies for the subsistence of my troops. Accordingly, my lines of attack were instantly formed and put in motion, and about sunset, my left flank column, composed of the second regiment of Tennessee volunteers, commanded by colonel Williamson, and a part of the friendly Indians under colonel Kanard, having approached the left flank of the centre town, and commenced their attack, caused me to quicken the pace of the centre, composed

to be mustered, paid, and discharged; the general having communicated his wishes, and that of his troops, to be ordered directly there, and reporting that they have a plenty of corn and beef to subsist them to that point, I have written to the governor of Georgia, to obtain from the state the necessary funds to pay general Glascock's brigade when discharged, and that the government will promptly refund it. I am compelled to this mode to have them promptly paid, Mr. Hogar, the paymaster of the 7th infantry (for whom I

received from Mr. Brent an enclosure, said to subjects of his majesty. At the same time the contain $50,000) not having reached me.

From the information received from Armbrister, and a Mr. Cook, who was captured with him, that A. Arbuthnott's schooner was at the mouth of this river, preparing to sail for the bay of Tamper, my aid-de-camp, lieutenant Gadsden, volunteered his services with a small detachment to descend the river and capture her; the importance of this vessel to transport my sick to St. Marks, as well as to destroy the means used by the enemy, induced me to grant his request; he sailed yesterday, and I expected to have heard from him this morning. I only await his report to take up the line of march on my return for St. Marks; the Georgia brigade, by whom I send this, being about to march, compels me to close it without the report of lieutenant Gadsden.

I have the honor to be,
Very respectfully,

Your most obed't. serv't.

From the Aurora of the 9th April, 1819.

SPANISH ROYAL ORDER.

We, a few days since, published a letter from Barcelona, in which was mentioned a royal order contained in the Madrid Gazette-the following

is a translation thereof.

council represented to his majesty, that the united adoption of this system, notwithstanding the senvoice of policy, justice, and equity, demand the timents of pity which are so well known to abide in the heart of the king; with a view that the be neficial indulgence of his majesty in the exercise of his sovereign power, and in dispensing with the rigor of the law, has been pleased to accord to his subjects, an opportunity to be treated as children, who are deceived, which by the influence and perfidious suggestions of foreigners, and virtue, are not to be considered as guilty of have separated themselves from the path of honor the inexpressible crime of treason, when they show a due contrition; which indulgence shall not henceforth be extended to those intrusive foreigners, because they do not stand in the tender relations towards his majesty, which have excited the benevolence of his beart, to exercise his elemency towards his own vassals; and those acts of benignity being spontaneous on the part of his || majesty, are to be limited to only those who are expressly comprehended therein, without any kind of right of any third person to comprehend persons therein, who were not in his majesty's original intention to be so indulged.

Therefore the royal order of the 30th April, of his majesty in America, is to be construed in which had been announced to the general in chief conformity with the royal determination in the

present order.

Accordingly all foreigners who shall be taken in the provinces now in rebellion, with arms or under the banners of the insurgents, shall be subthe nation with which they are associated, and jected the same punishment as the subjects of whose insurrection they are fomenting.

Most Excellent Sir,-The king our lord, to whom in due time I represented the communicaFinally, the council has determined that, ac. tion which you did me the honor to make, according to the laws of nations, the principle unicording to the royal order of the 20th November,versally acknowledged, that every foreigner who 1818, concerning the urgent necessity of adopting shall introduce himself voluntarily into the terrieffectual measures to prevent the evils which the tory of any sovereign, with the purpose of disdominions of his majesty beyond the seas experi- turbing the public peace, or of committing exence, in consequence of the emigration of cesses or crimes, of whatever kind, becomes persons from foreign nations to join the rebels, now in a himself subject to the jurisdiction and authority state of revolt, and taking part with them; and of the country into which he has unlawfully enwho contribute by their personal service and by tered; nor can any government whose subjects their intrigues, and by furnishing the insurgents are thus aggressors, of right interfere with or with arms, ammunition, ships and other means of complain of this act of public justice. war; without which the rebellion could not exist to this time in those provinces.

minions, under the banners of the insurgents, or who shall furnish any aids or succors of war, shall irreversibly suffer capital punishment, besides the confiscation of their property, wherever found in his majesty's dominions; which punishment is assigned by the law, to chastise similar delinquents, who are not included in the indultos (pardons) which his majesty has already granted, or may hereafter grant, in favor of his subjects, for reasons already stated.

His majesty having deliberated on the whole of the case, declares, as a general regulation, that His majesty has deemed it expedient, in con- all foreign adventurers, who shall be apprehendsequence, to order his supreme council of war toed with arms in their hands, in his American do. consult with him upon those affairs, and to obtain their advice upon the steps necessary to be pursued, after a due deliberation on the documents and information laid before them. Accordingly the council of war, by a report of the 22d Decemher last, satisfied his majesty of the necessity of adopting the most rigorous measures for punish ing all persons belonging to foreign nations, who shall be taken with arms in their hands in the American dominion, under the banner or flag of the insurgents; and also all persons who shall furnish arms, ammunition, military stores, or ves sels, for the purpose of feeding the devouring flames which unhappily still continue to consume some precious provinces of his majesty's Ameri can possessions; those foreigners having no other object than to enrich themselves at the expense of the ruin and total destruction of the unthinking" To the first secretary of state, ad interim.

by order of the king, that you may act in con-
All which I communicate to your excellency,
formity thereto.

God preserve your excellency many years.
FRANCIS EGUIA.
Royal Palace, 14th January, 1819.

and cultivated within the said four townships, at least ten acres of land for each quarter section taken aggregately.

3d. That before the expiration of seven y ars from the date hereof, there shall be cultivated within the said four townships at least one acre to each quarter section of land, taken aggregate

IMPROVEMENT IN CANADA. From the Montreal Herald of March 27, 1819. We are happy to learn, that the projected Canal from St. Johns to Chambly, is about to be commmenced this ensuing summer The shares by the last accounts are all taken up with the exception of 300; and what makes this account doubly gratifying, is the fact of the Province hav-ly, in vines. ing taken 200 shares. This augurs well. We are 4th. That before the expiration of seven years convinced that under the present state of com from the date hereof, there shall be planted withmercial regulations between the Canadas and the | in the said four townships no less than five hunUnited States, this Canal, if finished to-morrow, dred olive trees, unless it shall be previously eswould not be a productive concern for the stock tablished to the satisfaction of the President that holder; but when we see the government coming the olive cannot be successfully cultivated. forward to join in an undertaking of the kind, we 5th. The agent of the society shall report anmay reasonably suspect that these restrictions,nually to the Secretary of the Treasury the state which have been so long the greatest bane to the of the society. improvements of Lower Canada, will be removed. In affixing the duties on those articles which are allowed to be imported from the States to the Canadas, a reference ought to be had to the state of our extensive frontier, and the facility it affords to smugglers, with the difficulty of detecting them or preventing their contraband trade. With this intention in view, we hope, should any alteration be made in the present tariff of duties, the governor will see the propriety of making them as low as possible. By doing so, he will render the duties exacted more productive for the revenue, and at the same time give less temptation to smugglers to carry on their nefarious practices.

LOSS TO THE ARTS.

The 6th article entitles those of the society, who had made improvements previously to the hold the land. first of August last, to be paid for them, or to

The 7th requires that unappropriated lands shall be appropriated to other emigrants from France, with the approbation of the Secretary of the Treasury.

I am much surprised at the very accommodating terms of this contract, and the more so, after having had a peep at a letter from Mr. C.wford, dated in December last, in which he says "it is my intention, with the approbation of the Presi dent, to exclude from the benefits of national munificence-1st, all those of the ancient emigrants who may have been inscribed upon the list, who have sold or transferred their shares.2d, Those of the late emigrants who are in the same situation, who shall not personally make a settlement within two years from the first day of January next. In neither case will the right of representation be admitted." The first article of the contract should have made actual settlement and improvement in person an indispensable requisite. This would have put down the present

MR. CHARLES H. PARKER -Died, in this city, on the 9th of March, in the 26th year of his age, Mr. Charles H. Parker, a young gentleman, who was ardently engaged in the study of the art of Engraving, as a pupil, under colonel G Fairman, by whom he was highly esteemed. His disposition was happily adapted to conciliate affection; and in the exercise of his profession he was punctual, active and assiduous. He had just finished the writing part of the Splendid Edition of the Decla-system of speculation, and have obliged the merration of Independence, which is about to be pub chants of Philadelphia, who are the actual owners lished; and we have occasionally been indebted of at least three of the four townships, to have to his genius for some of the embellishments of exchanged the quill for the grubbing hoe within this journal. In the stations which were occupied "three years after date," or have abandoned by the deceased, as a member of three benevo- their speculation, and left the land to be owned lent institutions and one military association, he and cultivated by emigrants from France accordevinced a laudable readiness to perform his parting to the letter of the law, and in conformity in the great drama of life; and the concourse of with the liberal, honorable, and patriotic intensoldiers and citizens, which attended his funeral tions of Congress. with testimonials of public honors and signs of individual sorrow, powerfully demonstrated, that, though he had found an early grave, he had not lived in vain. [Phila. Port Folio.

FRENCH VINE COMPANY.

From the Mobile Gazette. MR. COTTEN, I send you the conditions of settlement of the French association, made with the Secretary of the Treasury, under the act of Congress of 1817, for the cultivation of the vine and olive.

1st. That before the expiration of three years from the date of the contract (8th January, 1819) there shall be made on each tract allotted to each respective associate in the four townships a settlement by themselves individually, or by others at their account.

2d. That before the expiration of fourteen years from the date hereof, there shall be cleared

ALABAMA.

PIRACY AND FRAUD.
From a Wilmington (N. C.) paper of the 3d of
April, 1819.

In the beginning of the last month, a large Portuguese ship, about 700 tons burthen, from Pernambuco, bound to Lisbon, loaded with sugar, indigo, cotton, &c. was lost on Beaufort bar, in this state. The cargo was valued at 300,000 dollars---nothing was saved. She was a prize to the La Patria privateer, cruising under the commission of Artigas On the 23d ultimo a Portuguese schoon||er, loaded with brandy, was run ashore, in the day time, near the same place. The brand was saved, and brought forty-two cents, on the beach. Query

who bought it? We further learn, from good authority, that several other prizes were off our coast, and that nothing prevented them from be "ing wrecked, but the late stormy weather!