CLARK ADVISES ALICE A few days after the surrender of Hamilton, a large boat, the Willing, arrived from Kaskaskia.

It was well manned and heavily armed.

Clark fitted it out before beginning his march and expected it to be of great assistance to him in the reduction of the fort, but the high waters and the floating driftwood delayed its progress, so that its disappointed crew saw Alice's flag floating bright and high when their eyes first looked upon the dull little town from far down the swollen river.

There was much rejoicing, however, when they came ashore and were enthusiastically greeted by the garrison and populace.

A courier whom they picked up on the Ohio came with them.