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•»r Uuthbert, 'v^l0» ^ie debates, j!,.ve bfoii conspicuous in support of theadministration.TIip following Addres* to Gen. Floyd from the officer* lately nnder fiia Command. expresses the sentiments not only of the ivrmy hut or the whole state, so fir at le^t a* relate* to the conduct and ser-of that nffi *er. He has certainlyrealized the high expectations entertain-6.1 ofhi« capacity and gallantry. Of the (rn'.ps lately commanded by him, public opinion is equally decided, that they have done honor to our state.To Brizcidier General JOI7-V FLOYDsin.The Field, Staff and Line Officers of tin* Volunteer and drafted militia n,f the jtite of Georgia, in the sprvice of the U-nit. il States, embrace the occasion ofyonr retiring from the comm and of the army,t» express the high sense-they entertainof your official conduct, the value they place on the services you have rendered ♦ji,. R.pnhltr, ami the profound regret which they, in common with every patriot citizen, fed* that cause y d your controul should have prevented the termination of the Creek war by the troopsof our own state.We nresunn not to approach yon. Sir, with the language of adulation—fulsome irai«e we know, is no less disagreeable to viii. than its indulgence would be disho fjorahle to ourselves. In the spirit of aiiudo** then, and f.nr dealing, we would gav of vour conduct what it deserves, not s: iring re proa *h where merited by o-Vi rs. That you have done every thing which human means could effect under the yimc c.ireiiaistanee's, every man in the or-jnv s convinced. iuul every rightly inform-el honest m m in the community-will not ,)..„v—that you have dared to attempt, and have actually perf »rtn*d more than many other G'nerals would h ive encountered. is equally apparent to the suffering witness 's of your means, the joyful parti* cipators of your mi'*cessos and atchieve-m mts. And it is llierefore with feelings ofexfeniP mortification, we Imw been in-fir n»d of the prevalence of a disposition amntig our fellow citizens to reproach the army under ynnr command, for not h iving terminated the Indian war. We know indeed how much was exnected from our efforts, nnd fee! as sensibly as any ni'*n can, how little has been performed. We have in common with yourself. always d c dy regretted t!ie necessity whi'di li-m ted our ojieralinns to partial and temporary incursions into the enemy’s eoun-trv ; an I the existence of tlint necessity combined with oilier pauses, impels us to the exposition of facts and individuals to public animadversion, which we should oiest gladly h ive avoided.We know the delicacy of your situation, sir, in relation to these matters,hut we love the reputation of the army more than ♦hat of individuals ; nnd respect your character more sincerely than your feel iogs, honorable and exalted a* they are. Let the community then lie rightly inform «d of the real causes of the partial sue-cess of the campaign. From the time cf the ren d zv ms of the troop* at. Camp-Hone until this time, they have wrer had ten days provision in advance, anil have, repeatedly been destitute of meaty nnd o ften in danger of s'arv.i'iGit. On the important aid which the Commissariat of an ir-niv under proper organization affords to its moveitien's and support, principally depends it* success and safety, and not unfreqiiently its existence. But sad experience has taught us that the unwar notable speculation and ruinous dcful cation of the Contractor has been equaled only by the inactivity and iinfortuuate incompet’eney of the li miter Master General. Other causes mieht. he enumerated, but with these the public are already too well informed.M iv you, sir, although ceasing to command us, never cease to enjoy in this life thlt; rich reward of unadulterated patriotism nnd inflexible virtue. May you enjoy in lilt* bosom of your family and friends,renovated health and increased felicity— and hereafter the sure reward of virtuous deeds. In the expression of these sentiments and feelings, we are joined, wo believe, by every individual of the army : nnd for them uud ourselves, bid you an affectionate farewell.Charles Williamson« II. Surgeon.Fred. Freeman. Maj of Cavalry.I). S. Iloothe, Maj. of Infantry.James Meriwether, Capt. of R cyps.Jett Thomas. Capt. of Artillery.Tho'i Ta e Lt. and Brig. Q M. Committee in behalf of the Officers of the O. ort ia Militia, late in service of the tlnited States.Milledgeville, March 3 1, i81t.M illedgeville, March 7th, 1814.E.vrt F.MF.S,Accept for yourselves and in hebaltthe Field, Staff and Line Officers of e Georgia Militia, late in the service of lt;» United States, my sincere fbnnks for e flattering manner in which you have on pleased to approbate my conduct as .mmanding lt;Hlicer, during the late cam-|he motives which led me to embark the service of my country, were para-»tint to every otlier consideration ; and i* pleasing to me to find my toils re-ird*‘d by the satisfaction expressed, of y eft ' In employ usefully the scanty lt;ans afforded.It is to be lamented, that those depart* nts which would regulate and controul s movements of the most experienced mil*, have, from the cupidity or the mtre.ctor's Agent ami the want of ex-rience, and perhaps the want of ampleaus of the lt;£imrtefMa*t**r General-JYn«-' (rated the most sanguine hopes of the a,- I« ir*v. and In some measure disappointed \ i public expectation; to fulfil which, the I I hounds of our resources were transuded,the enemy sought, and defeated tinder the most trying and disadvantageous circumstances.And notwithstanding the innumerable hardships and privations which continually hung about the army, I am proud to say, that both officers nnd men proved worthy of themselves and their country, served out their todr of duty, and have re turned orderly and honorably to the bo •om of their families and friends.Permit me, gentlemen, to reciprocate your friendly w ishes Ter my domes! ie happiness and while I reluctantly hid adieu to my compatriots in arms, I am persuaded from my knowledge of their patriotism and valor, that tliey will always lie ready to join the rough edge of battle, in defence of national right. That the evening of yonr fives may be cheered by the pleasing reflection, that you have preserved unsullied, the character of American patriots and freemen, is the sincere w’isli of Gentlemen, yourOb’t friend and Fellow Citizen,JO //A FLOYDTo Messrs. Charles NVilliamsson. II. Stir*geon, Fred Freeman, Maj. of Cavalry, i) 8. Boothe Maj. of Iniantry, James Meriwether, Cftptl of Rifle Corps, Jefi Thomas Capt. of Artillery, Thomas Pace, Lt. and Bcig. Q, Master nni mittee in behalf of the Odi-ers of I ft-* Georgia Militia, late in service of th U nited States.ifRai.f.ic.h, N. C. February 25.Joseph Graham, Esq. of Lincoln, is appointed by Ills' Excellency Governor Hawkins, Brigadier Gener il to eomnrind the detached militia of North and **.Mitl|. Carolina, in place of General David son. whose indisposition compelled him to decline the appointment.Detached Militia.— Vu express to bis •Ixeellen y Gnvcrnor Hawkins from Col.Pearson's encampment. near Salisbury, which place he b*ft on the (8ili instant, arrived in this city on Sunday- evening last. We lenrn that at the time lie left the camp no supplies, ex -ept rations of provisions, Iuul been furnished the troops, and that all prospeet of their being fur nislied with camp equipage e. by the U. States’ Deputy (Quarter Master General at Charleston, to enuhle them tomarch had ceased, in consequence of i formation given by that officer to Colonhi-giveu by that officer to ColonelPearson—that Major Gen. Pinckney had, on account of the failure, in furnishing those supplies in uvc time at Salisbury. ordered him to transmit them direct to Fort-Hawkins, Georgia J I’he Quarter Master, however in the same letter, informs the colonel, that the assistant deputy quarter master general had been ordered to Salisbury to proeure transportation : and that lie then on the. eleventh, expected he w as in the execution of his duly at Salisbury, hut reqneited the commandant to procure the transportation in the event of the assistant’s not arriving, and that the money would he refunded at Fort-Hawkins. On the eighteenth no tidings of the assistant hail reached Salisbury. When the requisition was first made, we understood that general Pinkney and the deputy quarter master general at Charleston informed governor Hawkins, that the quarfeT muster’s department was without funds, and solicited him to furnish the requisite sum to that department on the credit of the United States, to he paid by drafts from general Pinckney. His excellency immediately informed them that in the event of a failure on the part of the general govern •nent to furnish that department with the necessary funds for the detachment from this state, he would cause it to be done us had been requested. In a few days after this assurance, the deputy quarter master was supplied with funds w hich superseded the necessity, os lie stated himself, ofhis callingupoti the executive of this state for aid. Fund* have been furnished andthe troops are without supplies. ThecnCsituation in which the detachment is n! resent placed is an extremely disagreed ilc one, and one which must produce much uneasiness to the commandant. Admitting that this assistant deputy qnarter master general should procure transportation, it wotnild lie unreasonable to expect that such a body of men could march so great a distance without camp equipage ; and from the knowledge we have of the disposition of fhe governor, although he is in favor of a vigorous prosecution of the war, we believe that he will uot impose such a hardship npon them. Indeed we have understood that he has informed the commandant of the regiment, that should the assistant quarter master from Charlesion, when he arrives at Balisluiry, fail to furnish besides transportation, the aeees-snry supply of camp equipage to enablehim to march, he will cause it [as soonas the assistant will afford an opportunity of ascertaining that fact]'to he furnish ed on the credit of the United States; and that exertions Are making by colonel Long of the forty third regimeut [who, however is not charged with supplies for this detachment] to cause some tents nnd camp equipage to he transported from Turbo-rough to Salisbury.A R HI V A L OF T HE U. S. FRIG ATE PRESIDENT, COM. RODGERS,FROM A CKUIZE OF SEVENTY OATS.New-York, Feb. 20. The United States’ frigate President, Commodore Rodgers, arrived within Sandy Hook yesterday afternoon.'The Revenue Cutter Active, CaptainCahoonc,came up from the President lastevening. *ml iafamed us, timx Comma-
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Milledgeville Georgia Journal
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