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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1812-12-31
NAh3aHL'S NOTICES.
DrsraIcr or Ruopx.J,,.Avn

DISTRICT or RHoDEIsLANp. 30
/ pursuance Of sundry warrants from, the ,Io,
DAVID HowrLr, Esq. Judge of the District
court for the District of RIcde Island I do hereby
give public notice to all persons concerned that the
following niormatons are filed before said Judge viz:
An Information by William EIlery, Esq. Collector
ct the CUSTOMS for the District Of Newport. In bc-
halt OF the United States ofAmcrira by Asher Rob.
BINS, United ststes' Attorney for Rhodc-Islan Dis
iric', against certain schooner called tho HARRI
VI, Of Newport, William Brightman late master.
with her tsckel. apparel. furniture and boat.
And also against the brig called the FRANKIIN.of
New-York, Luther Smith, Master, with her tackel.
apparel. furniture and boat together with her car
go, consisting of % hogshcads Of Rum, a. bhds. 9
tierces and "a barrels of Sugar, ticrcc of Moas-
ses and barrel Of Coffee.
And also against brig called the SAN LOREN
10, whereof Miguel Gaysrdo is master, with her
tackc, apparel, furniture and boat; together with
her cargo, consisting Of, 1856 pupcbeons of Rum 10
hogsheads and barrels Of Molasscs, 4 boxes of
segais, and 200 Oranges
Al the aforementioned articles are aedgcd in
SAID Information 90 have been forfeited for violation
Of tie Laws of the United states and Trial will DO
had on each Of the aforcgong lrforrations at Dis
trio; Court 10 be- holden al Providence in the said
District of Rhodc-Issnd, or the first Tuesday Of
Febrbary next
EBENEZER X. DFxTER, gfarshal.
Newport, December %, 1914
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KaEflr, SotA SsSf. 1917:
Sir-I.ayins received information ths, an
unauthorized &C; has been committed by Com.
RopeERs, in forcibly seizing twelve Brush
seanien, prisoners Of war, late belonging to
the Guerrero, and taken them out o. the
English cartel brig Endcavor on her passage
down the harbor Of Boston, afer they had
been regularly embarked on board OF her for
an exchange, agreeable TO the arrangements
sctlled between the two countries, and that
the said British seamen, SO seized, are now
detained on board the United States triga,e
President as hostages (; feel myself called
upon 10 request, sir, your most serious al
tcnicn 10 u measure SO Iraughi with mischief
and Inconvenience, destructive of the good
faith Of flag ct truce and the sacred pro,ec-
tion o. cartel. should be extremely sor-
~ that the imrrudent aci Of any officer should
Involve consequences so paitic ularly severe
asthe present instance mu.l naturally produce,
IS repeated |; and although il is very much
NY wish, during the continuance of diIisrcn-
ccs existing between the two countries, 10 q.
dopt every measure that might render the eff.
iect OF war less rigorous, yet, in another
/. point of view, the conviction Of the duty
owe my country would, in the event Of such
grievances as ! have already stated being con-
tinued, TO, admit Of any hesitation ia rc,aia-
tory decisions but as am strongly persua-
ded OF the high libera!i,y OF your sentiments.
and that the act complained Of has originated
entirely with the officer who comn.ilted il,
and that ii vii! be as censurablc in your con-
sidcralion as it deserves, rely upon your Ia
king such steps as will prevent recurrence
oil conduct extremely rcprehensiLe In cv-
cry shape. have the honor 10 be, sc.
(SigncdJ JOHN BOkI.ASE WARREN,
admiral Of the Bluc, l'c. &c. G'c. &c.
His Excellcncy JAMES MoSnoE, Ssc, sc. sc.
Mr.. Monroe to Sir John b. Warren.
Department Of STATE, Oct. 23A, 1912
Mr---l have had the honor 10 receive your
letter ol the 3Oth Sept complaining tia, Com.
RopcEns, commanding sqGadro3 of the \.
Sta.es navy at the por, os Boston, had taken
twelve British scanln, lately belonging TO
his britannia msJes.y's ship the Guer'iere,
from a cartel IN The horbor al Boston, and
that he detained them on board the President,
irigate Of the United StaeN, as hostages.
ain instructed 20 inform you, tina. inqGi-
ry shall DC made into the circumstances at
tending. aud the causes which produced the
act, OF which you complain and that such
measures will be taken, on n knowledge of
them, as may compo.t with the rights of
both nations, aud my be proper liz thc case
TO which they relate.
beg you, sir, 10 be assured ,ha il is The
sincere desire Of the President 10 see and to
promote, $50 sar as depends on the United
States) that the war which exists between
our countries be conducted with the utmost
regard to humanity. | an, Scs
(Sigoej) JAMES MONROE
Sir JouN BoSLAcE WARRES, Admiral OF the
Blue, and Commander in Chief, &c
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1812-12-31

In this town, on Thursday last, after short but
painiul hness, Mrs. BArHsHLDA DupcEs in the
75,h year Of her age, widow Of the late Mr. John
Burgess
AT Porfsmor.h, on Saturday last, after long i'll
ness, Mrs. MARy Ricuaosp, consort of DR.. John
". Richmond, and daughter OF the late capt. Aaron
Sheffield. OF tins town.
AT Charleston. on Sunday last, PELEc Caoss,
Eaq aged 81.
Departed this life, at Charleston. s. c. on Thurs.
day morning, the i7ta OF September last, aged -
years and IL days, Mrs. HAsSAH vAucnS, consolt
Of Mr.. Daniel Vaughn and eldest daughter OF capt.
Henry Tcw, Of Portsmonth, on this island. by the
death OF this young lady, the cord Of tender scc-
Ton, by which she was bound 20 the hearts Of her
husband and fricn nds, has been suddenly broken.
She native Of this town, where are left To
moan her loss, all aflcctonatc husband, fond pa.
rent brothers sisters and large circle Of friends.
For the short time she had resided al Cbarlcst ston
sl,e had acquired many valuable friends and acquain.
tanccs. In the discharge Of the duties Of wife and
friend, she was tender at'econate, and sincere; in
her Intercourse with the yord was always ready to
communicate TO the happiness Of others, TO parl,ci-
pate in their joys To- alleviate their sorrows. The
memory of her virtue, will always prove source oi
comfort to them in their Affections, and balm to
tier wounded hearts.
= Ue Hee shine ~ yo,ah aud Jeaufis pride,
ind ririurs light that 5eaps beyond The spLeress
Dm IKE tie sni, eclps'd al morning tide,
JI,u .ef MS dTiang iu "a zSo,d eC CfeGs
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r american Prize List.


EEWyORk, Dec 2l.--Arr,,cd, privafeer sch'r.
General .lrnsfrony. BsnxAap, from a cruize. Oct
29th, captured the brig Union. arrived here 3lst.
oft Courantin River, Dutch Goiana) captured the
sch Tiger, beng Of no value gave her up TO the
bag Unions crew Nov. 1, oil 5urriDam, captured
the valuable ship Queen, Of ~ guns, end Is men,
from Live pool for Dcmcrafa afer action OF
so minutes, in which the captain, lst mate, aud
man killed, and the 2d mate and S men were
badly wounded We had man killed and slight,
~ wounded cir mannast. .bowsprit and sails much
injured ordered her Tor the first port --I3,h, fell
in With, ard the ie,h parted with the p,iya,cer
Ton, of Baltimore. lfih, captured tic brig Iu.
cia. 4 Anna, OF 10 guns, and men, from Lonjo,
for surripain, Hfier exchange of Few shot 2i,t
oil Dcmcsara, captured the sch. Paine, from as:bs-
does for Dcperara, not worth scd.ng IN. 29ti, en-
gagged large % gun ship. full Of men, far 50 min
u,rs, aDd rsn her ashore of the mouth of Demarara
river The Gen. Armstrong touching AZ the same
time, was obliged TO haul off and leave The enemy a.
ground.
BAlTiMour. Dnc oi--h-rived, rfiynser ann
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NOTICE.

Dehorfmc Mt Of STATE, Dec. IS, 1912.
"A cCoRDlNG to established and existing rules.
y no vessel is 10 bc fitted out as a cartel for tic
conveyance Of Prisoners Of waSor Alien Enemies.
irom any port place in the United States, without
previous application a. this Department, and special
permission To that eg, CT
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1812-12-31

The House OF Representatives of the Y.
States have passed "a bill 81 TO 6l, for remit
ting certain bonds given under the non-io,er-
course law Some alteration being made
from the copy received from the Senate, il
was necessary 10 return it to that body. II
will probably be completed without delay.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1812-12-31
MOI ICE.

THE .Aeppor .f,,oc,afion Of .5fecha'ieS aud .,fas-
'yacfwes are requested 20 meet at The State
House. on The first Monday in January, AT o'clock,
.. ~ IL being the Qusrery Meeting of the Society.
I,y Order JOSEPH COZzENs. Secretary.
Ncwroz;. Dcc 81, 1919.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1812-12-31

A bill has passed both Houses of Congress,
authorizing the building Of four 74-gun ships
aud six lrigates. AS coon as il receives the
mmks signature, it becomes law BE
~ E.fsAa Il. Potter voted against
this 6i!.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1812-12-31

Notwithstanding the many federal mis,a,c-
ments, Tie Republican ticket of Representa-
,ives TO the next Congress, has been chosen
by an average majority Of about 400 votes.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1812-12-31

IN this town, on sunday evening last, by the Rev.
Nr. toSle, Mr., UEonoE ES CO, merchant, to Miss
SALLY II. SLocra, daughter Of the late MIR Benja.
nin Slocun.
At Jiseslon, by the Rev Mr. Pcckham, Mr. FnEp.
ERtsg BEowseLl. IL Miss CuARLorTE stssos,
but.l III th.,t place.
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CONGRESS-
SENATE.-MoxpAr, Dec. 81.

ImhorfG:ions from tie Easf-Indies.
An engrosscd bill authorizing the sdmis-
sion, under certain circumstances, OF vessels
from British ports beyond the Cape OF Good
Hope, was read third time, and passed, and
sent to the House Of Representatives for
concurrence.
Mississippi Territory.
The bill from the House OF Representa-
tiyes for the admission of the Mississippi
Territory into the Union us a S,a,c,was post
poned ana made the order Of the day for the
lst Monday in January next
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1812-12-31
Settlement Spiih France.

4 letter received in Portland, from re-
speciable House in Bordeaux, dated Nov. | ST,
1912, states :---Ths,, f" Mr.. Barlow WAS TO
have left Paris the Goth uh. for w lima, being
Invited there by the Emperor, for the purpose
vi concluding n commercial treaty. Chron.
ES:raci Of q !esser, dated, B0raeaur, Oefo-
Der 81, 1879.
There is brigh, prospect of perfect
good understanding between this country and
the Uui,cd States being speedily accomplish.
ed. ~ letters from Paris VIC learn that Mr..
Barlow left that city on the s5,h for wilma,
atthc express solicitation Of the Duke of
Bassano, IN the belle. iha, Treaty favorable
10 the interests OF both countries may be ter
minated, and an arrangement made relative TO
the properly captured st st. Sebaslians, &c.
S1c.'--i5ia.
Accounts from Georgia mention that Maj
or General PIscKsEy had set on ftotake COM
mand oil the troops destined for the Floridas,
with view to prcupy 1t FOR the United
Staics.---i5id.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1812-12-31

Tire P,ince Regent o. England h.s issue i
his proclamation, commanding ali british
born subjects 10 relu;n 10 their sileg glance, de-
elaring lha, sll such found Oh hoI Il our YES
sells o: war shall be punished with dcash.--It
is hoped that Congress, in iclu.n, will make
law TO hang Nil British naval commanders
who shall impress our seamen, and compel
them TO fight against their own country.
a letter received in this town, datcc at
Barbadoes, Nov. Is, from one OF The people
belonging to the priyateer Pro, Sdcnce, taken
some lime since, mentions pllzc 10 the
Saucy-JacS, Wm. Babcock, prize.masler-
has been re.lgken. Ii makes no mehticu OF
the capture OF the Yankee OF the Blockade.
The crew Of the Providence, with the other
prisoners, lao in number, are in good health
and spirits, are daily expecting 10 be exchan-
ged, and Of returning TO their homes.
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REPORT.

The Secretary Of State, TO whom was re-
ferred the resolution of the House of Repre-.
scnta,ives of the 9th inst. requesting informa-
ton touching the conduct Of British officers
towards persons taken in American armed
ships, has the honor to lay before the Presi-
dent, the accompanying papers, marked A.
Is. {. from which it appears, that certain per
sons, some Of whom arc said to be native, and
others naturalized citizens of the United
States. being parts Of the crews of the United
States armed vessels the Nautilus and the
Wasp and Of the private armed yesscl,,hc
Sarah Ann have been seized under the
pretcxt Of their being British subjects, by
British officers, for the avowed purpose, as
is understood, Of having them brought 10 tri-
al for their lives, and that others, being part
of the crew of the Nautilus, have been taken
into the British service.
The Secretary Of State begs leave also to
Lev before the President tho papers marked
ID. aud L. From these il viii. be seen, tha,
willis, the British naval officers arrcs, as cri-
minals such persons taken on board A,ncri-
can armed vessels as they may consider Brit
ash subjects, they claim righ, to retain in
British ships Of war American citizens who
may have married in England, or been i'm
pressed from on board British mci chant ves-
sells and that they consider an impressed
American, when he is discharged from one
Of their ships, as a prisoner of war. All
which is respectfully submitted.
JAS. MONROE.
Deaar,me1 Of State, Dec. 10, 1912.
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Prisoners detained as EHghshmcn.
MESSAGE.
] Itransmit to the House Of Representatives
a report of the Secretary of State, comply
ing with their resolution Of the 9th inst.
Dec. 81. JAMES MADISON.
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MONDAY, Dsc. =

A Bill from the Senate authorizing tie adj
mission, under certain circumstances. Of YES
sells from British ports beyond the Cape o
Good Hope, was read and referred to the
committee of ways and means.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-06
Rehorted for the Baltimore american.
SENATE OF THE u. STATES,
JANUARY 90.

JANUARY ~.
-FOUR Reporter has furnished the following
sketch exclusively from memory. He wishes
it therefore TO be distinctly understood, that
he considers it very imperfect i'll form & Ian
guage. The sentiments aud arguments of the
honorable senator's, so far as they are report
ed, he believes to be given substantially as
they were meant to be understood. lie heard
the debate from the inner gallery Of the Sc
nate chamber.1
The Senate proceeded 10 the consideration
Of the bill from the House of Representatives,
authorship the President of the Y. States to
accept and organize certain volunteer militia
ry corps.
The amendment to the first section. re-
ported by select committee Of the senate, to
strike out the word fifty" & insert" twen-
ty-iiye," so as to reduce the number of volun-.
teers proposed to be raised, to $4,000, being
under consideration
Mr.. Giles rose and opposed at length the
bill as it came from the house, reserving to
himself the privilege Of acting on the pro
posed amendment according to the result Of
further reflections He believed the bill
would be productive Of NJ practical efficacy ];
it proposed force which could not be rails
cd ard if raised, from the short period OF
its service, in tho event Of serious hostilities,
would be utterly incompetent to effect the
objects Of those hostilites. The bill weuld
be imperative, because in the states Of Mas
saclusetts and Vermont, and he presumed
in other states, no power OF provision exist
cd. BY which these volunteers would be com
missioned so as to perform tho contemplated
service, and if tic government were dcpriv-
ed Cf tho vOluntccrsi IN Massachusetts & Yer
mont, he did not known where they could Oh
tain volunteers for the object which, lie be-
licVed. all branches of the government had
in view. Hc presumed that this system Of
volunteers was the favorite system Of the 20
vernurent and this nc inferred from thor
having recommended to the other house tic
raising Of 10000 regulars only and from The
message Of the President, sent ~ after both
houses had passed the bill for raising $500
regulars, and communicating the late corro3-
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-06
January %.

The bill,n addition to the act supplement
tary ~ the act concerning the commercial
intercourse between the U. States and Great
Britain and France, &c. being under consi-
Iteration, Mr.. Gilman moved to postpone the
further consideration until the 1st Monday in
June, which motion was negatived 10 to 10
On motion of Mr.. Lloyd, it was postponed
till the 1st Monday in March, 81 votes to
O.
Mr. Worthington, from the committee ap-
pointed on the subject, reported bill cst;.b-
fishing d-Oflice. go
The bill! to continue in force for a further
time the first section of the act further to pro-
tect the commerce and seamen OF the United
States against the Barbary powers, was read
the third time ard passed.
The bill supplementary 70 the act regulating
the grants Of land appropriated for the refu-
gees from the British provinces of Canada &
Nova Scotia, was rccomW:ucd.
Adjourned.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-06
CIR ES S.
IL SENATE, January 81.

The bill to continue in force for further
time the first section of the act further TO pro-
trct the commerce and scamen of the United
States against the Bar'bary powers, passed its
third reading.
Mr. Franklin, from the committee to whom
was referred the bill authoriSing the PrcSi-
dent of the United States to accept and or
ganize certain volunteer military corps, re-
ported the bill with ament ments
Mr. Bayard, from the committee to whom
n petition on the subject WAS referred, report
of Steam Boats.
The bin supplementary to act the to regulate
the COLLECTION OF duties on imports and ton
mage, was committed; rs was also the bill
for the establishment of Quartcr-master's
Department..
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-06
HOUSE Of REPRESENTATIVES,
January IS


Mr. Maxwell, from the committee to whom
was referred the petition Of Lieutenant Ste
phen Burrawes, reported resolution pro-
posing to place him en- the pension list on half
paw
On su reestion Of Mr.. Burwcll, that it would
save trouble and place the situation OF the
petitioner as favorable way of getting re-
lief as any other, to let the resolution lie ON
the table until the annual bill for placing per-
sons on the pension list was brought forward ::
this course was taken. ~
MIR. Burwell moved that the report of the
Secretary Of War, in conformity to a resolu-
ton which he, some time ago, presented to
tho House, in relation to Indian affairs, be re
ferred to a select committce.-Agreed.
Mr.. Jennings called up for consideration
resolution, which he had laid upon the table
some time ago, calling upon the President OF
the u. States for information respecting In
dian Agents in the Indiana and Illinois Ter
ritorics, touching certain treaties and purcha-
SEES of lands.-Agreed to.
Mr.. d. K. Williams gave notice that he
should, the first opportunity which he Gould
get, call up the bill for CLASSIFY ing and arm
ing the Militia of the u. States.
Mr. ConyIit said, that By a report Of the
Comptroller of the Treasury, made on the
eth of November last, there appeared to bc
a large amount of public money due from
public officers. He thought some efficient
measures onght to be taken to obtain payment
of these arrears. He therefore offered the
following resolution to the House:
"RcsoLued, That the Committee of Ways
and Means be directed to enquire into the
causes cf the suspension Of payment and los
ses which have accrued from the aefalcat;on
of public officers, and report to this House
what alterations or amendments arc neces-
sary in the laws for the collection of the re-
venue, in order 10 secure the prompt pay
nent Of its officers in futare."
After a few explanatory observations from
Mr. Bacon Chairman Of the committee of
WAYS and Meaps.) from which it appeared
that the attention OF the committee had al
ready been drawn to this subject, the resclu-
tion was agreed to.
The House then lookup the order OF the
dav, which was the bill concerning the Naval
Establishment. And thc question on agree
ing to the report of the committee of the
whole To Strike out the second section of the
bill, which provided for Tie building of num-
Der of new frigates. being under considerati-
on, Mr.. Wright & Mr. Quincy spoke against
striking out the section, and Mr.. Fisk and
Mr. M'Kee in favor Of the motion. The
House adjourned without taking the questi-
on.
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January 81.

Mr. Seybclt presented the petition of John
and Thomas Clifford. merchants, Philadel-
phia, praying permission to import certain
gooSS {, ON EnPlard.-Referret.
Mr.. Bacon, from the committee ofWays
and Means, reported bin making appro
priations for the service Of the government
for the year 1912, which was committed. ---
Mr. Seybert said, that when he considered
it his tuty to take up the subject of the Ma
w, he had occasion 70 look into the expenses
q that Establishment, and especially into the
expenses Of thc Eavy-YaId in this city and
from examining the account lately laid before
this House by the Secretary Of the Navy Of
the expenses CT 1910, he was induced to Of
fer the following resolution:
"Resokofd, That the Secretary Of the Ma
w be directe,fto lay before this House, a
statement OF the expenditures Of public mo-
mics in the Navy-Yard OF the city of Wash
ington, during the past year, Distinguishing
the value Of the materials used for repairs,
tho labor bestowed and the nature Of the
work performed, the number ofoficers. over
scers and workmen, together with their pay
and duty"
Mr.. Bassett hoped the gentleman from
PENNSYLVANIA would have no objection to add
the Maynard of Philadelphia to the resolu-
tion.
Mr.. seybert declared he would not; and
on suggestion Of Mr.. ID. r. WilliaTs, the re-
solution was so modified as to emil race all the
Navy-Yards, and then agreed t..
Mr.. Turner obtained leave OF absence tor
lis colleague Mr.. Tallnan, for the remain
der Of the session.
The House then took Up the order OF the
day, viz. the bill concerning the Navy the
question Of agrSen ent to the report OF the