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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-05-30
BRITISH DEPREDATIONs ;

" She has done il American commerce1 no
essential injury" PICKERING.
List of American vessels detained (CAP-
TURED) by British cruizers, and sent into
Plymouth:
Ships Francis, Pickle, of and from Phila-
delphia, for Bordeaux Danube, Pierce, of
and from NewYork, for do Rebecca, Toby,
Of and from do. for do.-brigs Fox Porter, of
and from Boston, for Cherbourg Dart, Tay-
Tor, ofand from New-York for St. Sebastians {;
Matilda, Lee, ofand from Boston, for Nantz /;
AdolPhus, Ward, supercargo) of and from
New-York, for Bordeaux Elizabeth, Cour-
see, OF and from Philadelphia, for do.-Sloth,
OF ". York, condemned; schrs. Betsey, Jos.
Lindsay, OF and from Marblehead, for Bour-
deauZ Polly, Devereaux, of and from do. for
do.-Mary, Vickcry, Of and from do. for Ro-
chellc; Ann, Deliver, Of and from do. for do.
Woodbury., Kinsman, of and from Glouces-
ter, for Bourdeaux Two Sisters, ofand from
.Marblehcad, for Frrnce, particular port un-
known J ship Charleston Packet, ofand from
New-4ork, detained, and sent into Cork.
bound for France.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-05-30
ROBT. TAYLOR, S. S.
JAS. BARBOUR, S. II. ID.
a copy from the Original,
Test
JAS. PEASANTS, C. II. ID.

1t manifestlv appears from these instruct
ons that a conviction of the unconstitutionality
OF the original bank law was the sole induce
ment with the Legislature for giving them and
here, sir, permit me to express 2 nope that
the arguments have urged in favor of this O.
Pinion will amply Justify the legislature in the
honest conviction under which t has acted
Permit me also to remark, sir, that whilst !
cannot admit thai Instructions Ill any case pos
sess mandatory influence over the Senator !;
and whilst think the practice of giving in
strnctions il general, and upon general points
OF policy, is attended with injurious effects up
or the proceedings of this government, Sc
yet in case of rights reserved to the states,
the legislatures not only have the right, but
1t IS their duty to express their opinions to, OF
instruct, their senators (for will not cavil a
bout terms) to resist the usurpations of the ge-
neral government. 1t IS the Inildest way in
which their agency Can be brought to bear up
on all such cases; and this being case in
point, the instructing legislatures stand per-
iectlv justfable III the conduct they have "a
doptcd in that respect. hope, sir, thai have
rescued the Legislature of Virginia from the
unmerited imputation thrown against il, mad
vertently ] am sure, by the gentleman from
Georgia (Mr. Crawtord;) and have shewn
that 1t has been influenced by the purest the
most laudable and the most honorable mo-
tiyos, &c.
have, sir, thus presented to the Senate the
most impartial and comprehensive views,
which my best reflections have enabled me to
take of the constitutional question invol ed in
the present discussion, and of all the other to
pics which have been Incidentally connected
with it. | will now proceed toexamine the sub
Ject III another point of view.
(Sheech 10 be coHciuded IN our nert)
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-05-30
NORFOLK, May 81.

A most melancholy occurrence took place
'ere OIL Saturday lass, which has plunged two
,n' ij'e families into the depth OF distress,
md has excited mach feeling eisewherc-As
MS unhappy transaction is very shortly, how
5Ser, TO become the subject of judicial inves-
legation, we shall for5ear to make any COM
nent upon it at this time, and content our
selves with merely detailing such of the facts
attending it as were offered in evidence be-
fore the Coroner's Inquest, and are generally
known.
In consequence of some misunderstanding.
a dispute took place in the market place on
Saturday morning last between Mr. Noses
Myers and Mr.. Richard Bozvden, in the
course of which several blows passed, and
MIR. Myers was good deal hurt-Mr Sanau-
81 hye'io, very promising young man, and
the son OF Mr.. Noses Myers, hearing of this
transaction soon after it took place, immedi-
ately armed himself with pistol, and going to
MIR. Bozoden's store in fit of high irritation,
excited by what he had heard OF the injuries
offered to his father shot Mr.. Boavdea, who
lmediately fell dead The unhappy young
man was soon afterwards arrested, and is
now i'll close confinement, awaiting his trial.
which, we understand, is to take place n
few days
Mr.. BozUden has left disconsolate widow
and three young children to deplore their
loss. He was an affectionate husband. an
ndulgent father, and an enterprising and use
full citizen.
Mr.. Bozvden enjoyed the confidence and
affection OF his acquaintance in an eminent
degree. To the most gentle, unassuming
manners, he added dignity OF department
which commanded universal respect EN-
crying from the obscure occupation of a car
penter, he opened his way into the CONNER
'cial community, under disadvantages which
would have appalled, any other man. But to
a mind ardent ana enterprising, combined
with determination to subdue all difficulties.
the want of capital, of patrons, and of educa-
ton, were circumstances of small considerati-
on. He soon rose into notice, and in few
years ranked among the most successful and
Ienterprising of our merchants. In the arC'our
OF his pursuits, he did not neglect the cuItlva-
ton OF his mind; from day TO day his improve:
ment was rapid and obvious, and upon most
commercial subjects acquired d ma..u,.., OF
judgement which entitled MS opinions TO great
consideration. BY his death a chasm has
been LETT in society which viii not soon be fill
ed.
Yesterday his remains were Inferred in the
Church-yard, attended by numerous con-
Course OF Citizens, Soldiers and Masons, who.
with pious benevolence, paid the last tribute
OF respect to the memory of their ill fated bro
Their whom they respected and esteemed.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-05-30

pied ali three Of her masts, and killed and
wounded thirty of her men, offered her assis
lance to get into port The captain of the
sloop of war Politely declined the offer, say
ing, he believed he should be able to make
Halifax without any assistance. Upon being
asked how he came to fire into the frigate,
he answered he took her to be French pri-
vateer. The President has received little or
no damage, and only one boy slightly woun-
ded in the arm. The sloop of war is called
the Little Belt, and mounts 81 thirty two
poud carronades--is Danish built vessel.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-05-30

We have lately had our paper occupied by
bulletins Of the heaLn OF INC king OF Great
britain, who is between 70 and 80 years of
age; and Of The king OF Sweden who IS young
err; we this day present our readers with bull
lctins Of the heath of that august and iilustr-
Gus parsonage the king Of Rome III me first
mouth Of his existence. These bulletins have
giaddened the hearts Of millions III the Old
World, and why should they not gladden. the
hearts Of thousands in the New. Yes fell
low citizens, let the millions OF Europe rejoice
IN the birth OF little master Bonlpartc, and G.
very morning crowd his palace gates, and
rend the air with shouts Of JOY because chs
majesty the king Of Rome has passed an eX-
celient night" while we with grateful hearts
thank Providence that ours is a government
o. reason, not Ofido!stry; and that IS robes OF
ONCE never cover an infant mewling and
pUkng in its nurses arms"
u laugh zDere gvant Il manners e ofgruce,
Eut 10 DC gyuUe, eycceeds al hO7vcr gffuce.
Dem. Press
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-05-30

In standing hers to repel the hnputation, and
TO do justice TO the real motives Of the legisa-
ture. am at n loss to determine, what are
the particular circumstances, which could
have induced the gentleman to ascribe the mo-
tive of avarice TO the Virginia legislature on
this occasion. it is true, that branch of the
bank OF the United States with the triRing ca
pital of SOC, 600 dollars is established at Nor
folk and that branch of the bank of Nir-
sinia is also established there. But these Cir
cumstances furnish no possible motive of ava
rice to the Virginia legislature. The amount
of capital and It's effects are quite unimportant
to the state. Norfolk itself, although equally
respectable and important with any ether por-
ton of the state Of the same extent and popu-
lation. is not sufficient to excite the avarice to
the Virginia legislature. The legislature OF
Virginia consists principally of agriculturists
residing in the interior Of the state; who con-
Germ themselves very little with banks and
bank operations. They therefore have made
no calculations Of pecuniary interests upon this
occasion. They have acted in giving instruc-
tons from the pu1-st and most honorable mo-
tives, from a conviction that the power of
granting charters ot incorporation was not
conferred on Congress by the constitution, but
reserved to the states respectively. That this
conviction alone was the Involvement to their
instructions viii appear obvious from the i'll
structions themselves, which l beg leave to
read:
&c The General Assembly of Virginia view
with the most serious concern the late attempts
which have been made to obtain from Con
gress, renewal of the charter Incorporating
the Bank of the United States
This Assembly are deeply impressed with
the conviction that the original grant of that
charter was unconstitutional, that Congress
have no power whatever to renew it, and that
the exercise of sech power would be not on
ly unconstitutional but dangerous encroach-
ment on the sovereignty of the states.
Therefore,
Resolved, That the Senators ofthis state in
the Congress of the United States, be instruct
ed and our Representatives most earnestly re-
que,L1d, in the execution of their duties, as
faithful representatives of their country, to
US their best efforts, in opposing by every
means in their power the renewal of the char
ter of the Bank OF the United States.
January Odd, 1911.
Agreed to
ROBT. TAYLOR, S. S.
JAS. BARBOUR, S. HID.
a copy from the Original,
Test
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-05-30
NEw-YoRK, May %.
ANAVAL ENGAGEMENT.
FROM THE MERcANr1LE ADVERTISER.

At length we are enabled to satisfy the pub
lie mind respecting the rumours lately circu-
lated OF an engagement off our coast.
On Thursday morning, the United States
frigate President, commodore Rogers, saw a
strange sail at great distance, resembling a
ship OF war, and immediately stood for her.
About O'Clock, +. Nj. came up with the ship,
and hailed her. On enquiTing who she was,
the commodore received no answer. He "a
gain enquired who and what ship she was,
and received two cannon balls by way of an
swer, one of which wounded one of his sea-
men. Commodore Rogers, upon this, return
ed single shot, which was answered by a
full broadside. The commodore not to be
behind hand with his antagonist, returned a
broadside from the President, which soon ter
minated the contest.
Com. Rogers remained by the vessel until
morning, when he sent his boat on board, and
was informed that she was his Britannia ma
jesty's sloop ofwar Little Belt, capt. Bingham,
OF % thirty-two Founders, on a cruse-that
during the engagement, he lost thirty men
Killed, and several wounded and that his
ship was very much shattered. The captain
OF the Little Belt further stated, that he had
supposed the President to have been a French
trigate, and regretted very much that he had
hired into her. Commodore Rogers offered
the captain OF the Little Belt every assistance
i'll his power, which was not accepted, as the
captain stated he could go to Halifax and re-
pair.
The President has received no injury, and
had only one boy wounded slightly.
The President anchored off Sandy Hook
Yesterday about IL o'clock, and Commodore
Rogers dispatched two officers to this city,
from whom we received in substance the "a
bove account.-One of them proceeds to
Washington this morning with the official &C
count of this affair.
n. b. The President sailed from Annapolis
on the 18th inst. with orders 1--WE understand
to cruize between the capes of Virginia and
Sandy Hook.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-05-30
BALTIMORE, May 2S.
MORE IMPRESSMENT:

I'm harsh Commentary on The Ladehendtnce
Of the american Nation.
My fellow citizens, upon an investigation
you Will find, that the fault is in your rulers
Tim. Pickering'S I'd. Letter, March, 1911.
"They (the democrats) must then cease to
Glamour against the tyrants of the sea- as
they call the British, for exercising what they
consider their belligerent rights by the law of
nations, in capturing neutral vessels engaged
in commerce contrary to that law, and TAX
ING THEIR OWN SEAMEN from your
merchant vessels.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-05-30
FROM THE NEw-YoRK GAZETTE.

Yesterday about ID o'clock, the United
States Frigate President, Commodore Ro-
gers, arrived off Sandy Hook, from the Ches-
apeak. In the afternoon two officers came
up from her, on board the Pilot boat Thorne,
from whom we have the particulars of the
hiring Oft Cape Henry, which has for the last
two days given rise to so many reports and
conJectures. The mistake will be regretted
by all, and none will be found to condemn
commodore Rogers for the course which he
pursued.
There is no truth in the report of the Pre-
sldent having been sent out in pursuit of the
h1gate that impressed a seaman from the
bng Spithre, and this unfortunate affair now
before us, has no connection with any partic-
ular orders to Commodore Rogcrs-These
being facts, no additional circumstance has
now occurred to widen the breach between
the Governments under whose flags the YES
sells sail. The mistake of night ought not,
cannot produce a war.
Particulars u, the engagement 6etween the
United States .fiigate President, Commodore
Rogers, and the British siooh o. 7var, Little
Be(t, CAPT. Bingham.
On the night of the 10th May inst at about
9o'clrck the frigate fell i'll with the sloop of
war about 20 miles n. f. of Cape Henry, and
when within pistol shot of her Commodore
IoSGGS hdueQ nGf---nO answer glVcn--COm-
modore Rogers hailed her a second time,
and in the act of hailing shot was fired from
the sloop of War, into the frigate, which
struck her mainmast. The frigate immedi-
ately fired into the sloop of War, she then f.
red broadside into the frgatc. Here the
action commenced and continued about fif-
teen minutes, when the sloop of war ceased
fring-Ihe frlgate remained near her all
nisht.-1he next morning Commodore Rog-
err sent an officer on board to offer any as
sistance they might require, and to express
his regret al Ihe circumstace that had &C.
Cured the preceding evening. The sloop of
war proved to be the Little Belt, Captain
Bingham, who apologised and gave as a reason
FOR firing into the Frigate, that he supposed
him to be a FrcnChman and h0iitehJ declined
any assistance as he would be able to reach
port i'll safety. The Little Belt lost in killed
and wounded so men, was very much injured
having nearly all her masts and spars shot
away besides several shot in her Hull
This sloop Of war, is Danish built vessel,
and was taken at Copenhagen. In Steel's
list she is rated as a 90 gun Sloop, but carries
24-32 pound carronades. The President re-
ceived some triing injury in the rigging & had
one Boy slightly wounded in the arm.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-05-30

lesty the King of Rome has passed an excel
lent night. His health canncs be better.
"POURDOIS & AUVITY.
"Same day, nine in the evening. His ma
jesty the King of Rome continues to enjoy the
most perfect health"
(Signed as before)
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-05-30
Signed
JOACHIM, field marshal and
Governor of the Prince

Same day, in the evening-His highness,
after taking quaint. suf sugar and water, was
clouted in the presence of her grace the
duchess OF darkness, governess of his roya
highness, and went TO sleep.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-05-30
AMAZINGLY IMPoRrANr,
BuUetin ofthe Prince ofHQyti.

April II. At nine this morning his royal
highness the Prince reached the second day
of his age" he passed an excellent night, -
and blessings on his Htie qvooiy head, his
health cannot be better.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-05-30
FROM THE BALTIMORE EVENING POST.
HIGHLY IMPORTANT

PARIS, March IS.
Bulletin other majesty the empress, March
~ A. NJ. her majesty the empress con-
tinues Ia the most favorable manner"
Signed
Caurisant, 4. Dubois, Bwirdier
and Boyle.
There was no bulletin Of the empress this
evening, whose state becomes more satisfac-
tory
Bulletin Qftde King Of Rome.
March "a, nine il TIC morning. Ills ma
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-05-30
Hndecote IF Gen. Graham.

Gen. GIsham il is supposed, through the ig-
norauce o III Pena, under whose command he
was placed, found himself so circumHanccd
as scarcely 90 allow MIN ipiu 90 form with
that presence Of mind which makes a great
Commander, he exclaimed TO his brave troops
--' Wy lads, Tier is the enemy---saye YOUR
fio5geer, but give them plenty Of steel"
school has lately been established IN the
city Of Baltimore upon the plan invented by
Mir Joseph Lancaster. The little eypencc
and RAPID improvement attending this mode
OF education, must cve1 .gally ensure succcs.
to tpe PLAZA. We understand that IN most Of
or iarse towns institutions OF the Kind are
already established, and appear to meet with
puOlic appreciation,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-05-30
FROM THE NEw YoRK EVENING Posr


The United States frigate President, COM
modcre Rogers, arrived off the Hook yester
day forenoon froW a cruise, and her captain
came up to town in pilot boat. He informs
me, that about nine o'clock ON the evening
OF the 10Th inst they tel in with sloop Of
war about 10 miles n. l.. Of Cape Henry
that when they came up within fifty Yards Of
her, commodore Rogers hailed her, TO know
who she WAS and where from. The com
mander of the sloop OF war answered by ask -
ing who and what the t,Igate was. Commo-
dore Rogers conceiUng himself entitled to the
hrst answer, hailed d second time, and imme-
dately received shot from the soop Of war.
which STRUCK his mainmast. The frigate re-
turned it. Upon which the sloop OF war gave
her broadside, and an action commenced.
Inc sloop OF war fred two broadsides, and
the iIigdte returned them. The sloop Of war
then ceased firing for a few moments; and
commodore Rogers supposed she had strnck
to him, gave orders also % cease firing. But
IN q few moments the sloop Of war com
menced her FIRE again, and the battle
was renewed; II lasted but few minutes
before the s.oop OF war struck her coiors---
Commodore Rogers judging from lis supe-
rior force lie mus have injured her verv
much, determined TO ley by her during that
nigh, and ia the morning sent his boat ON
board Of her, and finding that he had 10 use
can't phrase completely riddicd her, cIin-
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-05-30
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

oTATE OF MARYLAND-to wit:
l, John Gill, Notary Public, by Letters Pa
tent under the Great Seal of the State of Ma
ryland, commissioned and duly qualified, re-
siding in the City of Baltimore in the State a.
foresaid, do hereby certify, Attest and make
known, That, or the day of the date hereof
before me personally appeared Mary Burns,
OF Chester Town, Kent County, state of Ma
ryland, at present in the city of Baltimore,
(whose maiden name was Davis) and Sarah
Davis, of Baltimore, and severally made oath
in due form OF law, that PHILIP DAVIS
(who as they have been informed) is now on
board his Britannia majesty's ship of war
Otter, commanded by--Le HARM, which
vessel they have also been informed, was lay
ing In the harbour of Plymouth, England,
during the month of March last, is a native
citizen of the United States of America, be-
ing born near ChesterT own, Kent county,
State of Maryland, and is their brother; that
he is thirty-four years of age or whereabouts,
eyes inclining to grey, hair nearly grey, nose
crooked; is a little marked with the snail
pox, fair complexion; and left Philadelphia
III the ship Bonetta, in the month of Septem-
Der, eighteen hundred and seven.
MARY BURNS.
SARAH DAVIS.
Thomas Worrell, of the City of Baltimore,
formerly of Kent county, maketh oath in
due form of law, that the above statement is
Just and true, he being well acquainted with
the said Philip Davis.
THOMAS WORRELL.
Joel Nickers, of Baltimore, merchant, max
eth oath in due form of law, that the above
Philip Davis he has known twenty-five wears.
as deponent believes before said Davis ever
was out of the United States of America !;
and that he verify believes said Davis was
born in Kent county.
JOEL VICKERs.
And at the same time appeared before me.
said notary, Kenellom White, of the CITY of
baltimore, master mariner, and made cath
that he was passenger on board mis- Britain
nc majesty's ship Otter, commanded by LIE
Harm, from the Cape of Good Hope to Ply
mouth, England; that during his said pas
sage, the above named and described Philip
DAVIS was seaman before the mast on
board OF said ship; that the said Philip Da-
Wis was compelled to do seaman's duty on
board said ship Otter, and the said K. White
Iurther made oath, that while he was in Plv-
mouth he made application to Colonel Haw-
ker, commercial agent for the United States.
residing at Plymouth, to get the said Philip
Davis clear, zoho refused to take anu hart
fo7cards getting tie release Of the said p.
DaUls, stating, that neither he. the said p.
Davis, nor this doponent were known to
him.
KENELOM WHITE.
In testimony whereof, the said appearers
have hereunto subscribed their names; and
], the said notary, have hereunto set my hand
and seal notarial this seventeenth day of
May, eighteen hundred and eleven.
JOHN GILL, Not. Pub.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-05-30
KENELOM WHITE.

In testimony whereof, the said appearers
have hereunto subscribed their names; and
], the said notary, have hereunto set my hand
and seal notarial this seventeenth day of
May, eighteen hundred and eleven.
JOHN GILL, Not. Pub.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-05-30
THOMAS WORRELL.

Joel Nickers, of Baltimore, merchant, max
eth oath In due form of law, that the above
fhlilp DAVIS he has known twenty-five years,
as deponent believes before said Davis ever
was out OF the United States of America !;
and that he verify believes said Davis was
born in Kent county.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-05-30
MARY BURNS.
SARAH DAVIS.

Thomas Worrell, of the City of Baltimore,
of Kent county, maketh oath in
due form of law, that the above statement is
Just and true, he being well acquainted with
the said PhiliD Davis.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-05-30
WAsHINGToN CITY, MAY %.

Cofy IF letter from Commodore RocERs
% tie Secretary ofthe Navy.
United States Frigate President, off
SANDY Hook, 23d NAV, 1911.