Extract of a letter from Philadelphia, dated Nov. 1. “Advice received from Governor Blount, dated the latter end of September, informs us, that the Cherokees of the five lower towns on the Tenesee, headed by John Watts and Esquaka, or the bloody fellow, has declared war against the United States, and that the warriors, according …
From the New York Journal. Winchester, Oct. 20. By recent intelligence from Kentucky we learn that a short time ago an American vessel was seized at New Orleans, and her cargo disposed of by the Spaniards. Also, that the troop which went out against the Indians had, not far from the banks of the Ohio, …
Halifax, April 6. The late violent rains have done much damage in the country:–The bridge at Sackville is nearly torn down, and the Mill there is much injured: the Bridge at Nine Mills River is partly carried away; and the different roads and causeways are supposed to have suffered more than 2000l. will repair. Since …
The Indian war in America is now become an object of considerable importance, by the junction of several tribes of Indians, hitherto???with those already engaged in it. General Washington is expected to take the command of the army intended to serve against them in the present summer. Citation: Glasgow Advertiser (Glasgow, United Kingdom), 13 May …
Letters dated Halifax, Feb 7, brought by the Schooner Joseph, arrived at Glasgow, say, the Indians have beat the Americans in a second action, in which 48 officers and 800 men were killed of the American army, besides the loss of all their field pieces, arms and stores. since this battle, the Indians are increasing, …
Abstract of American Finances, as laid before Congress, January 23, by Alexander Hamilton, Esq; Secretary to the Treasury of the United States. Revenue. Dollars.Duties on Imports for the year 1792, estimated at 3,300,000 Duties on home made spirits for 1792, estimated at 400,000 ___________Total, 3,700,000 Expences. Dollars. Cents.For support of the Civil Establishment of } …
From Philadelphia we learn, that since the late defeat of the American forces by the Indians, Congress have determined to maintain a standing army; but the number of troops of which it was to consist had not been ultimately determined. Citation: Glasgow Advertiser (Glasgow, United Kingdom), 16 April 1792, available at the Scissors and Paste …
The brig Virginia Planter, James Merrifield, Master, arrived at Liverpool, brings information that on the 5th of May, General Wayne, with two thousand provincials, had attacked totally destroyed most of the Indian towns at the back of Georgia, for near two hundred miles around the river. That M’Gilvray, and his army of savages, after an …
MONDAY, J AN. 7. By the Fanny, Capt. Bryen, arrived in twenty four days from New York, we have American papers, of which we give the following important intelligence:– It is an undoubted truth, (Strange as it may appear) that the Baron D’Carondolet, Governor of Louisiana, and Governor O’Neal, of Pensacola, have opened the shores …
Richmond, January 28. Extract of a letter from a Gentleman now residing at Quebec, to his Correspondent in this City, dated Jan. 9, 1972 Our humanity was deeply affected by the dreadful carnage made by the Indians. You may be assured that the number of Indians did not exceed 1000, and that nothing saved General …