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LINCH URC, 117iTH %.
On Friday last, detachment of FIFTY of
Capt BuCKNER's Recruits left this place
for Frederick Town, Maryland, under the
command ofLIEUTENANT JAMESON. Such
a corps ofportly, healthy locking men. have
seldom been collected in so short time, at
one place. Capt. Buckner still continues
the recruiting service with good prospects.
We entertain no doubt but he will succeed
agreeably to his wishes. There have been
lsince the commencement of the recruiting
service here between SIXTY and SEVENTY
men enlisted. MANY ardent young men, for
the sake of their COUNTRY, for the benefit of
the BoUN7'7, or for escaping the DRAFT,
will still be daily increasing his numbers.
Press
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-04-30
VIRGINIA ARGUS.
RICHMOND:
To The Magistrates Of Henrico County,
THURsDAY, APRM sd, 1s12.

10 The 11aSfStrates Of Henrico County,
Greeting
+ The Fairfield races will shortly commence,
and it is not to be expected but that all the
vicious practices heretofore observed in tn at
rsce-held will consequently be exhibited in
view and out of view.--It is not the remem-
brance of that awful night of the 26th Dec.
last, nor the numerous commissions of nature
since, which have shaken our houses to their
foundations and destroyed thousands of our
fellow creatures, that will deter those har-
dened wrctches, those devils will call them,
from their deviIish practices, and that too in
public, when opportunity offers with impu-
nifty. But, Gentlemen, you have the power
to suppress all violations of the laws of YOUR
country the laws give you that power; and
your country and the oaths you have taken
demand it of you. Your consciences demand
it-How can you lay your oaths and con-
sciences aside and give priviledges to a race
field for five or six days together to commit
denominations that would almost disgrace a
Sodotn or Gomorral
You cannot be ignorant of most of those
offences, nor can you be ignorant of your
power to suppress them. Ihave often heard
charges from your bench given to Grand Ju-
r'ies to present those vices which YOU have
P'"Ii hhhCulalSiy W oAi)plESo-dOu nave
been on Grand Juries when it seemed to be
lamcHted by many of the members as well
as myself, that while we were presenting so
many gaming-houses in this city, and whilst
the magistrates of our city were seizing on
the money and tables, that the jurisdiction
Of the city did not extend so as to take in the
raCe-feld.
Shall II then he said that there is more
virtue to &c found in a city than in the rural
retirement of a country farm TEL it not
in Garth, publish it not in the streets of As
kelon."
am an old man, and well remember to
have been at our Courthouse when the first
verdict of guilty was brought in by the Jury
for man killing his slave. The Jury were
cOmplmented by the court, while the house
rung with the acclamations of the audience.
and the man was hung Now, Gentlemen.
you have It IN your power to gain the appfo-
baton OF your consciences, and every GOOD
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-04-30
FROM THE vERmoNr Republican


FROM THE VERMONT REPUBLICAN.
1HeJoAozving crtract "a letter, from gen
tteman near Lake Erie TO his father, resi-
ding IN this state, is from a reshecfa5lc
source, the authenticity Of 7uhich can be
relied on, dated
BLACK-RooK. March 81, 1912.
I" There is great stir among the people
in the Canadas, on account of the passing
some new laws and additions to the oath of
allegiance. The law obliges each man to APP
pear and train six times each month, and
the oath in substance is as follows:
"You solemnly swear, that you will say
nothing directly or indirectly against the
King or family, or any part thereof, nor 4
gainst any officer of his government, civil
or military and if you hear any one saving
aught against any of the above mentioned,
you are to enter immediate complaint--you
are to live peaceably and quietly under said
government, andprotect the same with your
persons and property, and never take up
arms against said government-and last of
all-you are to make oath, that the Prince
Regent is a true and lawful Sovereign of G..
Britain, Irelandand, Scotland, and Upper
and Lower Canada in North-America."
In refusing to comply with this, you
must leave the province or suffer imprison-
ment and heavy fine. People are moving
out every day.
" We have just heard from Kingston -
soldier was tied up to be logged for a
small offence; as the drummer cane up to
do his duty, soldier told him if he struck
the man blow, he would shoot him through.
The drummer desisted, but on second or
der to his duty, the drummer struck, and
the soldier shot him dead.-The command
ing officer came out and was shot. Thirty
persons were killed, and the mutineers re-
main masters of the Fort"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-04-30

had not.-Tlc Judge (Brockentrough) re-.
! 'erred this ground, as new and difficult
Question, tothe decision OF the General Court.
Another point made by the Prisoners Coun-
sci, was also laid over, viz. that the Exainin-
ing Court had sent him on for trial on the
broad ground of .Ieiony--while the indict-
ment specified hzTceny.--The General Court
meets in Junc-Enq.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-04-30

~ Oar Correspondent must excuse the
OMISSION ofthe document accompanying the
above communication, giving a detailed ac-
count OF some ofthe aboninable scenes act
cd at the race-field--rhcy really, howe
yer, ought to be known--yet, so scandalous
ly indecent are they, that we cannot admit
them into our paper ED. ARcUs1
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-04-30
WAsn1neroN C1ry. Anr;l %.

The proposition fora recess of Congress re-
ceived its coHp-de,grace in the House OF Repre-
sentatives on Saturday last, after a warm strug-
gle. The recess, we believe, would have TIA
ken place, had it been suggested for twenty
days, instead of near forty as proposed by the
Senate.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-04-30
TO THE BENEVOLENT.

Il Nsy PLAN ofiistracti.g small Children.
and assisting the destitute. on The from
tiers, is here recommended for hu6Gc ma
fronage.
Many respectable Clergymen and Lay
men, of different denominations, in the u. S.
have examined and patronized this cha,ita-
ole design. And what may be more satisfac-
tory to the public at large, several years.
experience has proved it to be highly bene-
hcial, in many places, on our western and
northern frontiers.-So full an explanation
of this plan cannot be attempted here, as
may be seen at the different book stores in
Richmond, especially at the bookstore of
MIR. Jones. The subscriber is procuring ma
ny small tracrs to be printed and circulated,
which are useful to the community at large
as their object is to suppress vice and pro-
mote science and morality. But the princi-
pal object referred to above, is to extend
some cheap means Of instruction to such fa-
miles as are deprived of schools, on plan
so simple. that the parent. or some one in
every family may, at his leisure moments,
teach little children how to amuse and i'm
prove their minds.
Science and Morality being the two pill
lars on which this and every good governs
ment stands, whatever tends to strengthen
or ornament these, is doing good to the COM
munity at large.
number of respectable gcntIeraen in
this and other places, have repeatedly assist
ed the subscriber iii conducting the business
limited at above, for which he returns them
his sincere thanks. And if there are any
gentlemen i'll chs city or vicinity to whom
application has not been made on this occa-
sion, who feel DESTROYS of promoting this be-
nevolent design, by sending their Offering,
whether in books or money, to Mr.. Jones's
book store, or TO the care OF either of the
minister's of-the gospel in this town, it will
be received next week on the subscribers
return from Norfolk. Or if 1t should be
more convenient, they will please to cast in
their mite after the discourse, which will be
delivered by the subscriber IN the occasion,
at the Capitol in this city, on Friday the 9Th
of May, at 5 O'Clock p. NJ.
Whatever assistance may be offered by
private donations, or public contributions,
will be thankfully accepted and faithfully
applied by the pubIic's humble servant,
THADDEUS OSGOOD.
n. B. Any Kind of school books, or books
calculated to promote science, morality or
religion, will he received with gratitude by
the destitute in the new settlements
Delegates elected TO Serpe in the merit Ge-
neral assembly.
York--Samuel Shield, Robert Pescud.*
Charlotte-J. ID. Richardson, WIN. M.
Watkins
Prince Ed1card-Henry E. Watkins.
John Purnail.
Hanover-Patrick Anderson, Gates Win
ston.
.Amela---James Robertson, jr. William
S. Archer.*
Kong I'aham-Johu Hill, Herbert Clai-
borne.*
Fah7ar-John c. Hunter Alexander
Waugh
Nesv Members.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-04-30
Valuable Property for Sale.

~ virtue ola Decree Of the Chancery Dis
- ulct Court holden at Stanton pronounced
on the 1lth day of December, 1899, in cause
between George Mccall, surviving partner of
thompson, Snodgrass, Geo. plaintiffs, and the
heirs OF john Lewis, and others defendants, the
undersigned commissioners appointed BY the
said decree, will or Tuesday the 18th day Of
august next, Cbeing Bath county Court day at
the Warm Springs Tavern, in said county, pro-
coed to sell, for ready money, Che Lands refer
RED to IN the said decree and which descended
from the said John Lewis The Ancestor to his
heirs the defendants, comprehending tina, very
valuable property, the Warm Springs tract o.
Land, in the county Of Ba.h--but the said Lands
are to be sold subject TO the dover right OF
Margaret Lewis, widow Oh the said John Lewis.
and also to the lease ofRobert Turner, thepre
sent tenant ofthe Tavern at the Warm Springs.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-04-30
Tn1RTY-N1wE DOLLARS posrAcr.

Much inquiry and speculation has been
excited respecting the large packet Of HHs
Of E1change received sometime since by
the British Minister. We have lately had
some information on this subject conveyed 10
us through such channel as to induce us to
give Il credit. The packet contained rigAi
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-04-30

ROBERT B. TAYLOR, Esq. is appointed
by the Executive of this State, Lieut. Colo
mel of Cavalry in the Virginia Militia. A
more judicious appointment could not be
made, as that gentleman may be said to pos
sess IN the highest degree every talent requi-
site for an able military commander
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-04-30

NORFOLK, .AhrA97.
His Exccllency the Governor of Virginia,
and his Lady, arrived here on Saturday last
from RichmonaH-Y Yesterday morning the
different Volunteer Corps paraded in Mar
ket-Square, formed in battalion order, and
received his Excellency with the usual mill
tary ceremonies. his day he will visit
Forts Nelson and Norfolk-Herald.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-04-30

STRAY--Taken up on the 9th of Nov.
IL 1911, deep red BULL, supposed to be
four years old, badly grown with some white,
IN his TANKS, and at tile end of his tail; mark.
ed with crop in the right ear, and a crop &c
a slit in the left-Apprdsed to two pounds
ten shilIings.
WILLIAM PRIDDY.
Hanover county (3tl
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-04-30

- On the 22d ultimo, Doctor DA-
MEL DUAL, of Greensville, North Ca
rolina, formerly of Gloucester County, Vir
ginia,) to the very interesting Mrs. MAR
cARET EDWARDS, of the same place.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-04-30

man III your con7,ry', which will be of more
worth TO you than all you will ever win at
horsc-races, or acquire by remaining mute
at home.
A CITIZEN OF RICHMOND.
April 28th, 1912.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-04-30

MAS committed 10 the Jail of this county.
" on the 20th of January, 1919, Me-. 10
NAN named TOM or THOMAS LEE A..
bout five feet four inches high between q or
~ years OF age dark complexion Says he
belongs TO Mr.. Walter Jones OF the Civ nc
Washington.
The owner IS requested to come forward
pay charges and take him away-otherwise he
will be dealt with as the law directs.
WIN. WAITS N, .Iailor.
ALTERNATE CT. House,l
April 2. w3m
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-04-30
POCKET BOOK LOST

ON Tuesday night last, (2Sth inst.) lost il,
- Butcher-town, Ricmond, a Red Morocco
POCKET-BOOK, containing bank notes he
smont OF FIFTEEN DOLLARS, and two .etes
OF hand-one from Curtis Ball for Twenty sill
lings, and the other from VIM Ball for Ten.
and sundry Other papers not now rccolec, ed.
Will give TEN DOLLARS 20 any person
who will deliver said Pocket-Book and az its
cOnterts to Inc, residing in Essex County. or a
suitable reward for the Pocket-B6ok and Pa
pers only.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-04-30

Matrfed--On Saturday evening, the 25th
inst. by the Rev. John Buchanan, Doctor
PHILIP Thornton, to Miss CAROLINE
r. HoMAsELL, all of this City.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-04-30
GEORGE BALL.

b. Should ii nor be conuenientf 10 the Finder
to deliVer the Pocket-Book as above directe., an
obligation viii be conferred BY icaping it at IN i.
). PlersantS BoOk-StOre, Richmond G. b.
April 80. 1fT
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-04-30
SALE AT AUCTION.

M III BE SOLD, on Saturday next, the End
w May. at 10 o'clock A. NJ at the late
Dwelling House OF Thomas Nuttall, decd. near
l. opposite Mr. Enders' Store, in this CITY, sun.
dry articles belonging to the estate of the said
Nuttali, viz :-ONE DOZEN CHAIRS--One
siDE-BOARD-A SET OF CHINA BED,
BEDS FAD AND FURNrrURE-som Kitch-
EN- FURNITURE, anC N excellent assortment
of CARPENTERS TOOLS. The terms win
be made known az the time Of Sale
ELIZABETH NUTTALL, ApM'x.
Richmond, April 50, 1872 l.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-04-30

DIED-In Woodford county, on Wednesda,
evening the 9th inst. in the 23d year of his age
GEORGE WAsHINGToN PLEAsANTs, late one
Of the Editors Of the Palladiuua, Franfort, XIV.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-04-30

The Superior Court of Law for the Coun-
ty of Henrico were occupied, from Monday
to Friday last, on the trial Of John Mccall
charged with robDing the Treasurys in Oct.
last--Counsel for the Prosecution, the At
torney- General and Mr. William Marshall !;
for the Prisoner, MeSsrs. Writ. Hort and
Bacchus. A vast variety of evidence was
let in--the pleadngs took place on Friday
and about Q O'Clock on the night Of that dav.
the Jury retired, and after an absence Of is
or 90 minutes, returned with a Verdict of
Guilty, sentencing the Prisoner to years
imprisonment in the Penitentiary. On Sa-
turday morning, his Counsel moved for a
ne7v trial, on this ground that one of the
Jury had separated from his brethren, about
30 minutes on Wednesday. It was in proof,
however, that no other conversation took
place In that interval, in his presence, on the
subject Of tho trial, except a question whe-
Their it had concluded and his reply, that Il
-
'Ufsvards If 8 4 900 w7s lost
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-04-30

GORDON, TRONh5, &.
Have received from Madeira. and .s.,r .r
Il Sale, parcel ofthe best quality w z, in
pipes, half pipes and quarter casks.
2Sd April, 1919. C6tI
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-04-30

The inhabitants of Newport, have voted
to petition for appropriations to better forti-
~ that place, and for an allotment of naval
force for its additional security.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-04-30

Col. Joseph Goodwin is elected Senator
for the district of Dinwiddie, &c. by ma
jority of 252 over Griffin Stith, Esq.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-04-30

A letter from Halifax, dated April 1s,
says, Many persons here are struck with
the new Embargo, as being a War Mea-
sure"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-04-30
FROM qNR cnoRcyh cssovIc,r
TIT" TIT ODOHUIH CHHUNICLE.
MAJOR CEN. THOMAS PINCKNEY

In June 1775, Major Pinkney, brother to
| General Charles Cotesworth, was appointed
| captain m the first regiment of s. Caro-.
| Ina regulars; he continued in service in the
| same regiment until the end of the war. He
was always known to be active, jealous, in
| dustrious in discipline, enterprising and brave
| IN the field, and a humane, careful, as we'll
| as severe officer in well ordering his nen--
He was highly beloved and respected by the
officers and men of the whole regiment.
Major Pmkney was secoad in com nand of
light infantry corps of IA men, on the goth
| of June, l779, on the left Of the American
army, at the battle of Stone; two compaAies
of Highlanders, commanded by captain Col
lin Campbell, of los men, attacked this light
infantry; when by spirited mode Of attack,
made on the said two companies, recon-
mended by Major Pinkney, (Which was to
charge bayonet with loaded arms, and to fire
when coming into cOntact)-the British force
was in an instant overturned, and only eight
OF the two companies escaped. Major Pink
ney's talents are well known, and his cha
racter both public and private, is without
biem;sh.
ONE OF HIS OLD SOLDIERS.
Gov. STRONG [Fed.] is elected Chief
Magistrate of Massachusetts by the heoitie.
Boston Palsadium.
1t is said the Emperor of Russia has, as
regards trade, acknowledged the indepen-
dence of the Spanish American Province of
Vene2uela.
A letter from Halifax, dated April IS,
says, Many persons here are struck with
the new Embargo, as being War Mea-
sure"
The inhabitants of Newport, have voted
TO petition for appropriations to better forti-
~ that place, and for an allotment of naval
force for its additional security.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-04-30
ONE OF HIsoLD SOLDIERS.

Gov. STRONG [Fedl is elected Chief
Magistrate of Massachusetts by the fieohie.
Boston Palladium.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-04-30

1t is said the Emperor of Russia has, as
regards trade, acknowledged the indepen-
dence of the Spanish Province of
Vene2uela.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-04-30

Uh'Dard' If $1,000 was lost
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-04-30

April 16.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-03-18
NETWORK, March 10.

me Wasf.-The United States sloop OF
war wasp, sailed from Sandy Hook yester-
day, as We are informed with messengers, car.
rying DISPATCHES, for Europe. The govern
ment having observed unusual secrecy in dis
patching this vessel, they would undoubtedly
have the people believe that the business she
goes upon is of mere than usual importance.
vi this, however, we have our doubts Tt ap-
pears to us that it is only another act of the
same farce that has been so successfully NAV.
ed BY the administration for several years past.
but, as our rulers appear TO wish to keep out
OF sight I'D this affair, we shall not attempt to
pry into their mysteries. We fear, were we
able to Ind out the whole secret, the discove
ry would not compensate for the search did
we expect any thing good, we should, in all
probability, be as much disappointed, as the
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-03-18

..,., who Broke open the tomb of his ances-
tore 70 search for hidden treasure; we shouia
G,,d nothing but evidences of corruption, DC
raw and political death.--EueAhg PoSt.
MARCH IL
TIVE secret manner in which the sloop OF
war WASP has departed for Europe with deS-
matches. has given rise to various con]ectures;
and thus far, coniectures only caE be INDUCED.
But, if our Erial at Washington, does not IN
a day OF two, give us a peep behind the curt'i'i'
we are much mistaken. We were ~brst aasls-
ed of the intention of government 10 sehd 'liS
ship out on some important business, and Tor
asserting the fact, we have been abused ey
some of the undcrlings who pretend to be III
the secrets of the cabinet.
The Wasp, it will be rccollected, was Tor
n,ally announced IN the southern papers, as
having departed from Hampton Roads with
men and provisions, to cruise on the coast IN
guest Of vessels in distress. For this apparent
act Of humanity, every body concluded that
our government had some regard for the toll
ing, suffering mariner but, ii has turned out
otherwise In few hours after this vessel
of the government left Hampton Roads, she
appears off Sandy Hook, receives pilot, is
brought into the Bay, where, (" for fear Of ice
! in our harbor,'' she is anchored-a pilot boat
is employed at so dollars day to ply between
| the navy yard (the Wallabout) and the Wasp.
The vessel, at last, receives her supplies, her
dispatches, her messengers--andif it had not
been for us, the navy agent 1--WE ask his par
dom would not have been pestered with appli-
! cations to forward letters by her," Letters
to go by the Wasp she is only going on
short cruise on the coast"-No letters were
thus got Oh board-some however were for
warded by her, III the hands of Mr.. B. and
Mr.. B. both BIS.
To be serious--we regret that all the mer-
chants who have important concerns on the
other side Of the water, had not an opportuni-
ty of forwarding letters by this safe, and pro-
baby quick conveyance. What injury could
have resulted to the government, or to the
nation or, was it apprehended that some of
them were III the secret errand Of the Wasp?
THERE'S TIE RUB.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-03-18
LATEST FROM LISBON

Capt. Burke, of the ship Fanny, left Lisbon
the 18th Of Jan. and confirms the account Of
the capture Of Ciudad Rodrigo by the English,
on the evening of the 18th. AS before stated,
the attack was made on three points, under
generals Crawford, Picton, and M KIM.
Gen. M'Kim was killed, and gen. Crawford
dangerously wounded. On catering the fort
the French sprung mine, which destroyed
near 700 men. The French fought desperate
and the slaughter WAS great, for every man
in the forts was bayunetsed or taken prisoners.
About 300 prisoners were sent to Lisbon
The English loss was about | 100 men Lord
Wcllingtons official account had not been re.
ceiyed at Lisbon when the Fanny sailed.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-03-18
NORFOLK, March II.
6erlAH end lHKan Dccrers ecr.4zgIy Fs7ss'
ed

6erh" ond Milan Uecrera ccrt1tnly REV"
ed
This forenoon arrived here the brig Fart
rte, CAPTAIN Sears, from Lisbon, who spoke
on Friday last the schooner Betsy, CT and
bound to Providence, R I. OF; days RON
st. Bartholon,cws, from whom he obanSd
the following interesting information i@
the brig Fame, of New. Haven, had arrived al
that island from ST. Ubcs, having on b0a'q
the captains and crews of the ship ASA "
Philadelphia, and d brig belonging TO Da&'u,
ry !; both bound TO Lisbon from tie tn''S"
States, which had been burned BY two FI'''n
trlgatcs about the 18th of January, (thee .
days from Nantz.) The captains OF these ~
gates SAID they had orders 10 burn all AEE
lean vessels bound to Lisbon.-~llour at ~
bon, Jan. 90, SIS per barrel. Corn, D. 70
bushel.