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News from Geneva, NY A letter from Geneva of Sept. 7, states- A duel has been fought between Dr. Shoemaker, and Capt. Heron, of the 16th regiment, in which the former was killed at the first fire.-The Doctor gave the challenge. On Monday last, Generals Provost, De Rottenburg, and Vincent, came within gunshot of our pickets at Fort George, to reconnoiter.-Deserters who came in state, that Gov. Provost declares he will repossess Fort George, or perish in the attempt. Gen. Boyd and Major Chapin have had a falling out. Major Chapin has discharged the Indians who were under him. The cause of the disagreement was owing to the General's not supporting the Major when the British made an attack and drove in our pickets stationed at Newark. The Major finding the British to be too powerful sent for a reinforcement of 700 men with 2 field pieces. No answer being returned, Major Chapin sent for half the number of men with one field piece, this was not granted. The result was, the British out-flanked our troops, killed and wounded many, obtained possessions of the town, and from the Presbyterian Church steeple (since burnt) they had a fine view of our encampment. The British kept possession of the town a very short time; long enough, however, for those who had been refused to depart from thence to leave it, which they did with shouts of joy. The agreement with Indians allows them five dollars for each private taken, thirty dollars for a captain, and so in proportion to the rank, together with the arms and accoutrements. They are not allowed any sums for scalps, nor are they permitted to scalp any white person; but they take the liberty to scalp British Indians. A few days since, a private dwelling was set on fire by our troops at Newark. The next night the Presbyterian Church was destroyed in the same way. General Boyd said it was Major Chapin's troops, and Major Chapin declares it to have been done by the regulars. - Boston Weekly Messenger September 17, 1813. Doctors apparently have no problem trying to kill their officers . . . so much for the Hippocratic Oath.
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