The Enquirer

Lexington. (Ken.) Nov.3.

From a gentleman who arrived in town from Frankfort last evening, we learn that general Hopkins has returned to Vincennes with his army, without accomplishing any of the objects of the expedition. The general and his army amounting to 2,000 volunteers, crossed the Wabash, intending to march to Peoria, an Indian town, situated on the lower end of the lake Illinois, and to destroy that, and the other towns in its neighborhood. The guides, instead of conducting the army West towards Peoria, led it north, within three days march of Lake Michigan; when provisions getting very scarce, it became necessary to retreat. They passed a deserted Indian town on their way, saw but three Indians, and were one night in danger, in consequence of the Indians setting the prairie grass on fire. At Vincennes the general had discharged the mounted volunteers and intended to proceed with the footmen to the Prophet's Town at Tippecanoe. Our informant adds, that on approaching the deserted town, the army expected a battle, and that never were men more desirous to face an enemy. They returned mortified, and discontented. We hoped the account is not true; for never before did 2,000 Kentuckians lose their way, and march north, instead of west. But the gentleman who states the particulars, travelled with another who had just returned from the expedition.

We have fears of the fate of Col. Russell, who with 800 men, were to meet and co-operate with general Hopkins near Peoria.