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The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-09-06


II letter from John G.. Graetei. esq. dated
Hamburg the 17th of May, 1871. mentions
the CAPTURE Of the american ship Hercules,
s,osv, master, of Wcqp6sdford, 6ya French.
hrivafeer, and seni into Dantzic +; and
thar her cargo zvas immediately discharged.
together with the shih's sores and /urni-
fare. being considered by the cahsors an
good frize. lie also mentions the ca/1farc.
Of the shin atlantic, If .Nesv. York. and the
orig Cafharine, Of Boston they had ar
rived at Danfzic, and 7vere in the same bad,
situation as f'e Hercules. The Hercules.
zvas from Charleston bound to Sc. PEERS
burg svifh a cargo solely she produce of
United States.
Extract Of a letter from a RESPECTABLE mer-
camille house in Bordeaur to MS friend IN.
Neqv York, dated July IS.
| 60 This is TO INFORM you thar decision
has been issued at Paris, ordering chat cof-
Zee imported in this fort, PER schr. Friend.
ShN Of baltimore, to be e.rhorted by same
vessei, agfeeabiy to regulation Of IRE Navi-
| cation Act, rcnezved on Juiy IN. 1910.
svhere6y no goods can be admitted Gu, such
as are the growth cfthe inRortnS fag.
" Among the veSseis formerly admitted.
some colonial Produce 7vaS uNo7vrd, ospim,-
tots very limited PROPORTION and qvith me,
explanation that il ycas an INDULGENCE
= The foregoing decision Of ne FRIEND,
Shth must of course be looked uf1on as the
standing rule; and no other goods blu, Of
real American growth must be shipped TO-
France, except under permits"
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-09-06

nc master OF the schr. IfUo Brofhers.
Oh tnls port writes the owners, uuder date
OF July 18Th from Paris, as follows
+" have this moment received n no,s
from my lawyer, whom employed. in case
my vessel had been brought to trial. He
informs the ny vessel aud cargo were re
stored, by an order Of the government Of
the 9th inst. think the release of my YES
sci is proof that the Berlin and Milan de
erees are revoked, as you will sec by nv
protest, that wat boarded by & Brush
vessels"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-09-16
HERKIMER IN. York; Aug. 90.

By a gentleman direct from Canada, we
learn, that the British troops lately arrived
at Quebec, were marching into the Upper
Province, that the Provincial troops station
ed there were ordered for the Lower Pro-
vince. What can be the meaning of this !.
Are they afraid to trust the Provncials
where they expect the first attack in case of
a rupture Or do they expect to brighten us
by bringing their British red coats nearer our
line (? Our informant states, that war with
this country is considered there as almost
certain; and that they are making every pre-
paration for the event.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-09-16

progress Of Tie Council now holding at this
place. The reason that was the efficient
cause OF the present meeting is this--On the
account of the news from Illinois and India
ma Territories of the rupture with the Indi-
ans, some of the frontier inhabitants were a
harmed, and to calm those fears, Mr.. John
Johnston, Indian Agent, sent for the Indian
chiefs OF the several nations to meet in coun-
Gil; and likewise chose this place for their
converting, that the people might hear for
themselves. Yesterday the Indians began to
collect. Every accommodation necessary
was prepared and notice given to the people.
Today tho Council met about II O'clock,
which consisted or ten chiefs-eight of the
Shawanoes, viz. The Wolf, Black Hoof,
Back Snake, Big Snake, Little Chief, John
| Lewis, Tccuntiqua, ard pe;atha-ta: Wyan-
dot, Seutish one Mingo, Little Man: and a
humber OF other principal men of those ma
tons, amounting in all to f.':'ty seven. These
together with d large concourse of citizens,
chiefly men, and some females, made con-
siderable company. The council commenc-
ed by mutual whiff OF the pipe then MIR.
Johnston proceeded to address the chiefs on
the occasion q the meeting. He discoursetl
ieeEngly on the oltragcs committed by insti-
CATION OF the Shawanoc Prophet, ON the pro-
perry OF the United States, ana the persons
OF their citizens-then proceeded in a grave,
mastery manner, to show how firmly they
were bound by treaty to an alliance with A.
mericans, and, in the language ofundcumtet
firmness, displayed to them the inevitable
consequences OF the breach of their solemn
engagements; and finally recommended in
the name OF their Father, the President Of
tAe United States, the pacific course they
ought to pursue, in case Of a rupture between
England AID America.
The discourse Of Mr. Johnston was not
only Interesting 70 the white people, bat from
the hearty welcome by which it appeared to
be received by the red people, cannot be
void of a saMtary effect One Of the red
chiefs said his people had listened with
pleasure to the talk to day-that they would
think upon it to night, and answer t,,-mor-
row at 10 o'clock,"-AIl is harmony and
triendship-the most perfect brotherv love
seems to prevail. / nave just returned from
their camp, where is continual music and
dancing, and surrounded by crouds of white
people, every thing denoting friendship and
brotherly love. To morrow we shall have
the answer of the chiefs, which shall en-
deavor to give you verbatim, as soon as it is
possible"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-09-16

Edward Mead, from Philadelphia. Mr. Fos-
ter had not reached the United States on the
18th of June.
The American brig Alert, from Bordeaux,
is arrived at Portsmouth, detained by the
Vestal Hon. Captain Berkeley. This vessel
soon after she left Bordeaux, was fallen in
with by the Semiramis, captain Richardson,
who put several hands into her, and sent her
for Plymouth.--When they arrived off Us
hant, the Americans rose upon the British
seamen, and took possession of the ship.
Four of the men they battened down, and the
others they sent adrift in the jolly boat.
Soon afterwards the Nestal fell in with the
Alert; the captain represented the inutiiity
of OBTAINING him, as he had been just boarded
by the Semiramis. Captain Berkeley, how
ever, was not satisfied with this reason; and
upon his expressing his determination to send
the vessel into = British port, the American
captain told the truth, and accordingly, four
men belonging to the Semiramis, were disco
verctl in the hold. The men sent away in
the jolly-boat have have not been heard
Cf-I6id.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-09-16


beet. To the avdor &C experiment, Chemistry is
Ending truths which were not the first objects
u It's researches.
Ia regard to our foreign affairs we have no new
documents. The accommodating evils of England, and
the love OF her Anne COLONIES, and the present
strength OF her enemies, retard all hostilties which
could constitute declared war. Sonfe late accounts
from our interior, however. assure that our
tons in commerce may be in consent with some
Their vexauons which may cmbarrass settlements
The address to the President from Nincenncs, will
be read with deep interest by all our citizens not
only from sympathy, but upon the highest national
confederation.
Every day is giving us mi orc extensive knowledge
of the Continent we inbabit, and conveying to our
distant settlements all the iInproy the ancient
settlements have introduced or supplied. We hear
OF a Papcr-AiDl upon the Ooonce in Georgia, and OF
the Merino sheep IN Upper Louisiana. The inpor-
lance OF our interior settlements has embodened
commerce to project extensive plans for commu-
nieation, and the arts have been provided which
may assist the least labors these projects may re-
qure he plans are not more extensive than the
aids which the inventions Of our citizens can supply
The steam-engBcs for labour, TO reduce the ex.
penees so as toiustfy the undertakings. So far has
enterprise been successful, that are emboldcned
TO use the strongest language in regard TO the
prises OF our citizens. The activity in the arts is be-
You'd calculation, and from all parts of the Union
we hear of great attention to breed OF animals
and cloths of American manufacture
Il he season has been remarkable for its uncommon
heat, and for the commissions in the atmosphere. III
Georgia and Maine at the extremes of the territory
oithe y. States, have been in the past month re-
rnarkable hail-storms, with great destruction. The
violent rains have done great damage from Carolina
to Canada. The river Chaudiere in Canada lately
overfowed with great loss. The evils in Vermont
and New Hampshire from the same causes, have
been exhibited to the pubic already. The same e.
vents have happened in Europe, aud melancholy
example has been given from the Danube. These
are not new scenes upon our globe, but have been
repeated unusually this season. The overfow:ag of
the Ebro in Spain, in 1887, occasoned loss in
Tortosa reokoned at half million of dollars.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-09-16
PORTSMOUTH, Aug. so.


1ieSsrS. Gilbert and Dean,
Gentlemcn--To prevent contradictory
and false reports, relative to the detention of
the ship Concordia, Of this port, l herewith
annex copy of letter received from the
mate of that ship to the owners. The Con-
cordia was Bound from Cadiz to Archan-
gel:
"OfCape St. Vincent, on board his Ma
Jesty's ship Leopard, July 6-Gentlemen, /
have just time to inform you of the detention
OF the Concordia, by the Leopard, owing to
rumor of a war between England and A.
merica; however, we have this moment
spoke an American brig from Norfolk, So
days out, who Informs that this news is with
out foundation, in consequence of which, a
Newbuyport ship, capt Fisher, who was ta-
ken the same day that we were, is liberated.
and is the bearer of this. The Leopard has
a convoy for Lisbon. The captain Of her in
forms me, that he shall detain our ship till
he can speak another vessel that will confirm
the intelligence of the American brig, which
we hope will bein few days, when can be
returned on board the Concordia, and pro-
coed on our voyage. Respectfully your ODE
dent servant,
.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-09-16
e. L. COFFIN"
WINDSOR, (V Y September ..

Extract ota letter from a gentleman ofres-
fecta6ilfy, near Canada line, 10 one If the
Editors, dated .Aagust 10, 1911.
was in Canada last Lords day, and saw
IS boats of soldiers, going mp to Kingston and
Littleyork, to fortify those places. 1t seems
they expect war soon. Indeed, have been
IN Upper Canada several times this summer.
and heard little else but the cry of war;
In addition to the above, VIC are credibly
informed, that large bodies Of Indians have.
tor several days past, been lowering about
the lines, and that parties, in considerable
numbers, are strolling about our settlements
IN several towns in this state bordering ON
Canada
Qaery-Are the Indians sent thither as
spies, by our good friends the Britiyh. or by
their abettors here9 The appearance, to us,
looks " sguaiy :"
Why IS Britain ordering her fleets upon our
coasts, If soar is not her objects IF England
really wants 7oar and will have it," there
are thousands Of Green Mountain boys ready
at moments warning, To shoulder the mus
ket We have submitted about long enough
toimprcssmcnt, capture, plumber, piracy and
murder
The cup Of reconciliation is ALREADY drain
cd to the drCgs-and unless the government
soon takes bold and manly stand in the as
sertion OF It's insulted rights, the voice Of the
people viii echo-in pcals louder than thun-
der" To arms, Coiumbia's SINS, to arms"
PermoHfcro BE prepared to ayenge
your Country s wrongs !--Verf. Ref.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-09-16

Ilishness commands us to add, that he looks
with confidence TO the advantage which may
be derived from the attentio, OF Parliament
having been given to this important subject.
My Lords and Gentlemen, ~
"His Royal Highness commands us to con-
graduate you upon the reduction of the island
of Mauritus. This last and most important
colony of France has been obtained with IN
considerable loss, and It's acquisition must
materially contribute to the security of the
British commerce and possessions in that
quarter of the world.
The successes which have crowned his
Majesty's arms during thepresent campaign,
Under the distinguished command of I.ieute-
nant-General Lord Wellington, are most inn
pofeant 70 the interests and glorious to the
character OF the country. His Royal High
ness warmly participates in al the senti-
menss which have been excited by those sue
cesses. and concurs in the just applause
which YOU have bestowed upon the skill, pri-
dence, and intrepidity so CONSEQUENTLY dis
played in obtaining them.
1T affords the greatest satisfaction to his
Royal Highnessto retlectthat, shouldit please
Divine Providence to restore his Majesty to
the ardent prayers and wishes Of his Royal
liighness and of lis Majcsty's people, his
Royal Highncss will he enabled to lay before
his Majesty, in the history of these great a
| chievemcnts OF the British arms throughout
series of systematic operations, SO satisfac-
tory proof that the national interests and the
glory of the British name have been success
fully maintained while his ROYAL Highness has
conducted the Government of the United
Kingdom"
Then a commission for prorogueing the
Parliament was read. Aftervhich the Lord
Chancellor said
My Lords and Gentlemen,
BY virtue of the Commission under the
Great Seal, to us and other Lords directed,
and now read, we do, in obedience to the
commands of his Royal Highness the Prince
Regent, in the name and on behalf Of his Ma
jesty, prorogue this Parliament to Thursday,
the 22d day of August next, to be then here
holden; and this Parliament is accordingly
prorogued to Thursday, the twenty-second
dav of August next"
The Commons withdrew from the Bar, and
the Lords Commissioners retired from the
| House.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-09-16
[Hu,-ora-
CHARLESTON
RdNK ROR6RRY


.dtis with much satisfaction that we are en-
abled to'state the recovery of the money ia
n from the Vaults of the late Office of Dis
cyunrend Deposit in this city, ON the night of
PNars lat strong suspicious had been
enNrt$i ed byNthe Agents of the Bank for
somt ~ thaa Mr.. BENJAMIN GRAY, Of
this cty,a ma3 of great mechanical talents.
had been conc9ned in the robbery-A war
rant wA acc9dngly procured on Saturday
morning, and he was arrested, and under
went long examination at the bank, before
]. II. Mitchell, Esq. Justice of the Quo
rum, in the presence of the Directors of the
Institution and several other gentlemen
we understand, that although there was
MUCH circumstantiale evidence, tending to cri-
INNATE Mar. GRAY, produced on this exami-
Rtl0R YET nothing appeared sufficiently
s8hgHo have convicted him of the act;-
4e va however, committed to prison in
tAs, anernAh, preparatory to further exa-
In TIC course of the evening, Negro fell
low belonging to Mr.. GRAY, and who was
suspected to have aided his master in remo-
wing the specie, was arrested by WiLhaDs
Blackjack, Esq. at whose house his wife resi-
ded, and on being informed that his master
had been committed to jail for robbng the
bank, and that he was known to have aided
him in the robbery, he was so intimidated
that he confessed the fact, and offered, on
conditions OF pardon, &c. to point out where the
money had been concealed. A detachment
OF the City Guard was Immediately procured
and sent off to secure the money, which thew
found deposited in the original boxes in thu.
inclosure of MIR. GRAY's residence, near the
Raee-Course, concealed under a quantity of
manure, straw, &c. The money with the
exception of few hundred dollars, which
had been made way with, was brought down
early ye4egday morning, and again deposited
in the VI 6, from whence it had been taken
exactly q week before. We understand
that theeHe keys, with which the bank is
supposed TO have been entered, besides a
lantern, &c. were found in a leather bag Sc
creted with the money.
We cannot refrain from congratulating the
community on the discovery of the perpetra-
tor ct this daring robbery.-'rhe Officers OF
The Bank, whose feelings on the occasion,
(enyeloped rs the business was in mystery
and darkness) must have been acute indeed,
are at once relieved from weight of ankle
y and responsibility which, to a feeling mind.
is more distressing than even a conviction OF
guilt itself: and tho citizens at large who
have taken lively interest in the investiga-
ton that the character Of our city would suf-
fer III the eyes of the I'd, should the rcb-
bcrs escape with IMMUNITY, will reflect with
pleasure, that transaction, riValling in in
genuity ofdesign and in secrecy of execution
the power of cnchantment itself, has been
brought to light, and that all those hateful
suspicious which would otherwise inevitably
have fastened themselves upon the mind.
have been thus happily Obstinate q - { 'osJric,.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-09-16
. Ny Lords ard Gentlemen,
Plymouth. Lulu %.

The l-andrail schooner is fitting for sea in
this harbour, and, in the event of an Ameri-
can war, will cruize between TIE Channel
and Atlantic, to intercept the American
Merchantmen.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-09-16
CGNcrvpArt. Ano o.
Extract to the Editors-datcd
WPInuA I,nrM An,r % 1911

"PIouA Town, Aug. %, 1911.
" 4hcssrs Bro7vn q co.
Seeing the public mind has been for
some time past agitased with the varicris ac-
counts OF Indian affairs, I embrace this op-
Portunity Of giving you some accounts Of the
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-09-16
From ne Culumbian.
WAsn1NaroN CRY Sent

w ASHINGTON- CITY, sept. II.
The United States ship Hornet will, we
learn, proceed to sea in a few days from the
Navy-lard at this city, where she has been
thoroughly repaired, almost rebuilt.
The trigate Congress- which was repaired
last summer, is now rigging, and will be rea-
day for sea iii the Course of "a very few weeks
Nat. Int.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-09-16

weak man has proved the destruction 81 his
men and the promotion of new broil on the
part OF his government with the y. States.
ID.
From the Columbian.
II will appear, under oath, that when the
American officer went on board the Little
Belt the morning after the action, ore Of cap
tain Bingham's officers, "a Lieutenant we
belicve) pointing 20 some of the dead, said
$50 mach for the cahtain's 6ottie !!''
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-09-16

.NauGl Coart Of Enquiy-A friend has
handed to us number of the paper printed!
at Baltimore, 50 notorious for misrepresen-
ting facts (Necd we name the Federal Re-
publican y affecting to deny our statement in
relation to the Court OF Enquiry. u the E
disor believes what he states, the British con-
sui has for once played him false for he
has asserted what Mr.. Foster himself, had
he applied to the fountain head of British
authority in this country, would have assur-
ed him to be false. For this once we conde-
sccnd to notice the assertions of the paper in
question; it is the last time, for its character
is s2pweli established as to place it hors de
COZ bdt in. matters of fact. lib.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-09-16

morning paper states, that can express
arrived III town about / O'Clock, last night
from Windsor, stating that his majesty had
experienced a paralytic affection, but was
not considered in immediate danger This
we believe is the second attack of the same
kind.''
French papers, completing the series up
to the 18th inst. reached town last night
they contain nothing new respecting the af-
fairs in the Peninsula, and are otherwise I'M
interesting.
General Beresford reached Lisbon on the
night of the Sd instant, and he is to be en-
ployed as before, in organizing and training
a new body of 10000 Portuguese.
BY accounts from the interior of France, it
appears that great discontents prevail re-
speeding the violence of the new conscripti-
on of youths from ID to 10 years old.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-09-16
THE KING.
=" Windsor Castle

Windsor Castle, Jxiy IS.
The following is Tie Bulletin received this
morning:
There is no change in his Majesty S
symptoms since yesterday.
al. HALFORD,
NJ. BAILIE,
stR WILLIS,
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FEM aLE ACADEMY.

RS. ROWEN, hegs permission, very
wi respectfully, to inform the citizens 81
"A exandria and its vicinage, that she mas open
Ell School at the corner of v ashington aud
Prince streets, for the education oil young la
dies: wherein will be taught, Reading, Writ
Ing, Arithmetic, Geography, and the Ensis.
Grammar; various kinds IF needle work,
Embroidery, Drawing and Painting. To ar.
comodate those who live at distance, she Will
takc few Young ladies to board nd educas.
at One huadrcd and tgrenty fpe do|Iars per an
mum. Drawing and Pal ting viii be An add,-
ito Il charge of SIN dollars per quarter
As opportunities to acquire knowledge OF
the English Grammar, are too seldom within
the sphere of the female part OF Sc iety, the
attention of her pupils will be p rlicu'ary
directed to this important science
March IA
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New Publications,

y.s. received, for x.sie &y JlhiGS EF.NA e
or, Sch. Bo,kscler, Arg street;
THE. Genuine Epis,ics OF The Ap~sto'ic
Fa,hars
Nelson on the Great Duty of trequcnting
tie Caristian Sacrifice, with suitable Devo-
tous.
The 3ea,sics Of Or. Robertson.
The M;n.trel,y of Edward the Wanderer.
The West I;.dics, Poem ~ james
Montgomery with other Poems on the ADO
,iton Of the Slave Trade.
Wallace. o. The FigA, of Falki,k, Poem'
by Hiss Holford.
The Secret History of the Cabinet Of Bona
ptHe, Nv.
Ybe Ssrsccn, Novel, from the French
of Madame Co'sin
Gilpr,'s Monument of Parental Affection
to dear and only Son
BIZ SUBSCRIPTION.
The Am ricen Medical and Philosophers
Register, No. |. :, 5. -
The Archives OF Useful knowledge, NO.
Is 5.
Poitics, No. i.
March Is. CIV,
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BY order Of the Orphans Court Q,
Charles County.
This is to give Notice,

I hat the subscriber, OF Chs ries county,
has obtained from ue Orphans Court OF
sad county, in the State OF Maryland, let
tiers of administrator on the personal estate
Of Erahcas II Sheld late of the county aiore-
SAD deceased: All persons having CLAIMS
a. ainst the said deceased ale hereby warned
of 10 the subscriber, ON or before the st
day of August next; OF they may by law be
excluded from. all heneht to SAID estate -
and those iadebted thereto are requested TO
make immediate payment
Given under my haAd this Goth day OF
bruary, 1871
Theodore Dent, Admir-.
Marc h ) CO9t.
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VOL. Al.
SALES Al VENDUE.

On every Tuesday md Friday
WILL. BE SOLD,
At the Vcndue Sore, corner OF ffAho' "Ao
Water streets.
A Variety Of Dry Goods, Groceries,
&c.
Particulars OF WHICH vii! be expressed IN the
bills OF the day.
Al kind OF gools Flich are on iin'it"''"''
ana tn. prices OF when arc es'%o'sHeu, Gan
q, ans tune be viewed ard purchased at 'he
lowest gimitalion and prices:
p. G.. Marfel!er.
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N . I G +.
February II.

Those who have purchased tickets OF the
subscriber in the Wilmington College Lote
nv, are hereby informed that that lottery VIII
mt be drawn They will, therefore, pie"se
to return the tickets and receive the amount
in cash or tickets in the Potomac and She
nandoah Navisa alton Lottery, which commen-
ces drawing Oh the list Monday IN way next
ROBERr GRAY.
Mar.h "a
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Timely Notice.

On the first day Of april next, the price
of Potomac and Shenandoah Navigation Lot
terry Tickets, will raise to S 50 CENTS Pre-
sent pli;e $40 Tickets for sale by
r. Gray, Bookseller.
Who will KEEP L correc. check Of tae draw
ing 'or the Examination Of tickets tree OF ex
pence.
Mar" l2.