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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-06-22
ALEXANDRIA. I,,ne IL

ALEXANDRIA, June, II.
Extract ofa letter .troma young gentleman
in London 10 his friend in This tosv,, dat
ed d5th Hf1rii, 1912.
There was serious riot here on the
18th inst. About 5000 rioters assembled
and took possession of the Exchange, broke
every square of glass aud threw the chairs
and tables out of the windows-they were
soon quelled by the soldierry and militia and
have been quiet since.
Several riots have taken place lately.
" Russia has declared war against France
and made some commercial regulations for
the importation of certain English goods in
neutral bottoms-It is also stated Bonaparte
has large forces marching to the norrh.''
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-06-22
LoNpoN. MAY ]

A mail from TIeiigoland arrived this morn
ing and the intelligence brought by il is Of
considerable importance -
A conspiracy to murder the Emperor Of Rus.
STA has been discovered, and the principal con-
spirators arrested. The particulars are not yet
known; the fact is AL that is mentioned in the
letters from Gottenburgh Of the 25th ut.
The Diet at Orebto was opened on the Goth
ultfby a speech from The King Il alludcs to
" tie great and important occurrences likely to
take place out Of Sweden" which can only
moan the impending war between Russia and
France. Il congratuIates the Swedes upon their
being out Of the reach Of " foreign sway" and
touches upon the " foreign calculations" that
have been formed respecting Sweden express
sions which might be referred either to over
lures from Russia or from France but which
are believed TO relate solely to the Uycrtures
from Bonsparle 10 send $1,000 Swcdes to join
him on condition Of receiving back Findland,
and par Of the Russian territory as FAR as the
Lake I.adsgc.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-06-22

before made, by Formal, obligatory act Of
the government, which was highly favorable
to their interests"
In fact, the rejection of Mr. Monroc's trca-
ty had alone prevented the settlement upon
honorable terms, of this, AS well as every o.
Their topic of difference between the two go
vernments.
TO be concluded in our merit
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-06-22

Extract Of a letter from .ToAn ClohtOn, Esq.
Member IF Congress, from this district.
10 the Editor, dated,
FLASHING row. June 18Th, 1919.
have just time now, from having been
busy this morning, to inform you that bill
passed by the House of Representatives on
the 4th of this month containing declarati-
on of war against Great Britain and her de-
pendencies, granting letters of marque and
reprisal, &c. was passed the day before yes
terday by the Senate, but not reported TO us
till yesterday.
g The injunction of secrecy was not re-
moved time enough to write you by yester-
days mail.
"P. 5. 1t will be seen now that an Anne
rican Congress can support the dignity of
the nation"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-06-22
OFFICE OF THE
National Intelligencer,

4O'clock p. NJ.
June la, 1912.
The injunction of secrecy was about IN
hour ago removed from the following Mes
sage, Report or Manifesto, and Act.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-06-22
VIRGINIA ARGUS.
RICHMOND:
MONDAY, JUNE 90, 1919.
OUT AT LASTl
WAR.
FROM W.aSIL.MGToM

JUNE l9, 1912.
" Every body here yesterday, was taken
by surprize. The injunction of secrecy was
removed suddendly, and ali at once we
found ourselves AT WAR. Mr.. Madlson's
message will electrify the nation. hope
every man will do his duty. Let faction
cease. Let us unite, heart and hand, in the
contest, and it will soon be over. This act
purges the nation from contempt: and oar
citizens Will soon earn for the American
name more brilliant reputation than ever
Expresses left the City Immediately in eve
ny direction with the news"
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1812-05-06

Authoyising .oan for sum not exceed
ing el.vca millions OF dollars
DEtt enacted By the Senate and House V
I'D Rehressnta.iues If The United States Of
.fa,-isa, n Congress assembled, That the
Pcssilent of the United States be, and he is
hereby authorised To borrow, OH the credit OF
the Unltel States, sum not exceeding olev-
en- millions Of doliars, at an interest, not ex-
ceeding six per ceniuu per annum. payable
oua,tc yearly, u be applied in addition to
III. monies nuyy Ia the Treasury; or which
nav oe received IRON other sources, TO de-
FRAY any of the expenses which have been or
may, luring the present session of Congress,
he euthorised by law, and for which appropri-
aiions have boon or may, d6rins the present
session of Congress, be made by law Pro-
x,iaea That no engagement nor contract shall
he entered irio, which Shall preclude tho u
nited States from rcimburslng any sum Or
sums thus borrowed, at any time alter the
oxpirA;ion of twelve years, from the first day
of January next.
SEC g. ind be if fariher enacted, That
the President of the United States be, and he
is hereby authorised To cause TO DC constituted
certiicates oi stock, signed by The register OF
the treasury, or by a commissioners OF loaus,for
y IN. sum 20 be borrowed by virtue OF this act,
or for any part thereof, bearing an interest OF
six per centum, and reimbursaole as atorc-
said which stock, thus created, shall be
transferable in the same m amer as Is provi'
dcd by law for the transfer OF the existing
nublic debt Of the United States ; and 1t is
hetcby further declared, that 1t shall be deem-
ed a good execution of the said power to
borrow, for the President Of the United States
20 cause the said certificates of stock, or any
part thereof, to be sold Provided, That no
an h stock shall be sold under par.
SEC. 3.--dad &c it further enacted, That
so much of the funds constituting the annual
appropriation OF eight million OF dollars, for
the payment of the principal and interest of
the public deb. OF me United States, as may
BE- wanted for that purpose, after satisfying
the sums necessary for the payment OF the
interest aud such part of the principh ot the
said debt as the United States arc now rledg-
cd 4unualy tc pay or reimburse, Is hereby
pledged and Appropriated for the payment OF
the interest, and for the reimbursement OF
the principal of The stock which may be cre-
ated by virtue OF this act it shall according
!, DC tho duty Of the commissioners o! the
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1812-05-06
Richmond, Flarch 81, 1912.

Richmond, fGnrch 81, 1912.
SIR--I have thought proper by and with
the advice of the Council OF State, to direct
sufficient to arm completely, (they being the
most exposed TO dangcr,) the following eoun-
tics, to Wit 1: Accomack, Charles City, Dia-
widdic, Elizabeth Cily Essex, Fairfax, ,G!ou-
cestcr, Is'e of Wight, james City, King
William, King George, Lancaster, Middle
sex, Mathews, NanscmoDd, Northampton,
Northumberland, Norfolk, Princess Ann,
Prince George, Prince William, Richmond,
Southampton, Stafford Surry, Spo,tsylyania,
Sussex, Warwick and Westmoreland.
Instructions are given 10 forward ,he quota,
assigned each regiment to the most convent
cnt place for distribution, which you will
cause 10 be placed IN the hands OF the Militia,
without moments delay.
The residue Of the public arms will take
the direction prescribed by law, and be dis,ri
butod equally amongs, all the regiments in
proportion 10 their numbers, unless directed
from that channel by somc emergert occa-
sion. / must require OF you, forthwith upon
the receipt Of this letter, tocausc IN inspec-
ton to take place of all the srnss heretofore
delivered to the regiment under your com
mand and that you viii, with the eas, pos
siblc delay, by post on otherwise report their
condition TO this department.
You viii also REPORT the strength CT the
Cavalry and Artillery Of envy attached to
your regiment. Whercsoever delinquency
has occurred, either in the distribution or
safc-kecping Of the public arms, you will
take immediate and effectusl steps to bring
to notice such deliuquents, that they may bc
exposed to such penalties rs the law inilicts.
The preservation OF the public arms is an
object Of such primary importance, that the
necessity of an unwearicd attention and an
unceasing vigilance to this subject, cannot DC
too strongly iuculca,ed. Whllst,on the other
hand, we cannot too highly apslaud that wis.,
dom, under the guidance of which Virginia
procured arms TO be placed in the hands OF
her citizens, who might thereby &c prepared
in any exigency to defend their birih-right {:
ON the other, we cannot but dcplors the neg
ligence and listiessness (Which all agree IN
sayingl have marked the conduct ol but too
many OF those TO whose care has been conhd-
cd their preservation. let those who have
been guilty of such objectionable negligence
recolleet, that wLea the day OF reckoning
shall sriyc, (and como i, wll,) the vengeance
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1812-05-06

Extract of letter from gentleman at Laguira, to
LIS friend in Philadelphia, dated April 2, 1872.
On Thursday, al i p. Nj. Goth March 4
severe shock OF an Earthquake was felt here.
II came from The east. On its first approach
il appeared is ,!ough there were discharge
in the neigh5orhood Of some thousands OF
cannon moment after rle earth began 10
raise about Is inches, and ran III waves Tor
about two seconds, of at least that height
it continued altogether for about one and
half minutes, during which time itprostraied
more than two thirds of the houses, and rem
dercd the others untcnantable, killed at least
one half OF he inhabitants, and wounded very
many. Neither the strongest fancy, nor the
brightest maSination, can come any way near
ltraying the dismal sccne.--Words 10
describe il are not in use you can form no
idea Of it. On every side was to be heard,
my wife, my husband, my children, my Sis
ters, my brothers, where are they, where are
they. They are dead oh they have perishcd "
These words were uttered in the strongest
tones of anguish and despair. Caracas has
lost abou, 10000 Of its inhabitants. 1t was
on one OF the Holidays, day rendered re-
markable in Christian annals, by being the
annerversary Of that day On which our Saviour
a representation of that ceremony was to have
been carried through the streets. Every
church was full, and every one was shaken to
the earth. To the amount of 900 or 1000
persons can be counted in two churches, all
having perished. Not house in Caraccas Is
inhabited. The people have, as well as here,
left the place and raised tents in the open
fields. ] was a'witness of the interment OF
about so, who OH their knees were imploring
the protection Of the Divinity, and who q, {.
less distance than 20 steps, were covered by
the falling of two houses--Ny dea: friend,
it was dreadful TO behold, and never will the
remembrance Of il be etiaced from my me-
mory. The heart-rending shrieks of tLose
who had lost their friends, Joined to the dis
NAL groans Of the wounded and dying, were
enough 10 cause the. strongest and most stub
born heart to feel the miserics OF mankind.
Even now, every thing smells CT death No
more than one third of the unfortunates have
been found those that have been are either
thrown into the sea or burned. Laguira will
never assume It's former appearance no,
never ; su, h hope is vanity. The streets
are filed with ruins.
Abou, 20 Sigh, shocks have been le!t since =
NOTE.
Caracca. is the capital Of province CT
that name, in South America, (Which has
lately declafed itself indepeEdcnO situated Oh
the southern coast OF The Caribbean sea. It's
population is about 200, including It's en-
virons. Laguira is a maritime town, the
principal seaport of the same proyi.he.
contains about $4,000 inhabitants.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1812-05-06

Supplementary to An act to raise an
additional Military force.
DE il enacted by tie Senate and House Of
ID Representatives of he United States Of
.dmcrica, in Congress- assembled, That the
non-commissoned officers, musicians and prl-
Yates of the light-drsgoons shall receive the
same uniform clothing as is now provided by
law for the artillery and infantry, excepting
one pair Of CATERS and four pair OF shoes, IN
lieu OF which, each person shall be annually
entitled to receive one pair OF boots, and two
pair OF shoes.
SEC. 2.~-y1qd be H further enacted, That
the non commissioned officers, musicians and
privates Of the regiment Of light artillery,shall
receive the same clothing as the light dra-
goons, when ordered 10 be mounted.
SEC. 5. ind be 10 further enacted, That all
the officers, excepting general officers, who
may be appointed during the present session
Of Congress under the g Act 10 raise an adj
ditional military force" shall take rank in
such manner as the President OF the United
States shall direct, without regard TO priority
of appointment. II. CLAY,
SheGker Of The HouSe cf REPRESENTATIVES.
GEO. CLIFTON,
Tiec-P c-Presi3ent Of Me United States, and
President Of the SENATE.
March II, lSl2.--ApPRovED
JAMES MADISON.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1812-05-06

o.. criminal, which shall Lc rsarnablc 10 or
depending in the said Circuit Courts OF the
United States, 10 be held at Knoxville, on
the third Monday OF October ncxt, shall be
returned, and held, continued to and be pro-
cccded upon on the second Monday in Octo-
Der next, in the same manner they would
have been if this change had not been made.
III. CLAY,
Sneaker Of the House Of Retresentatives
GEO. CLINTON,
Vice- President Of The United States, and
President Of the Senate.
March 10, l8I2-ApfnovED,
JAMES MADISON.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1812-05-06
AN ACT
Respecting the enrolling and licensing OF
Steam Boats.

Respecting the enrolling and licensing OF
Steam Boats.
TIE IL cnac ted by he Senate and House Of
I'D Representatives Of the United states q
-1meriea, IN C1agHcsS assembled, That from
and after the passing of this act, steam
boat employed or ibtendcd to be employed
only in river or bay Of tho United States,
owned wholly or in part by an alien, resident
within the United States, may and shall be
enrolled and licenccd, as if the same belong
cd 10 a citizen of the United States, accord
Ing 70 ani subject to all the conditions, lini-
tations and provisions cantanel III the act,
entitled :! An act for enrolling and licensing
ships or vessels TO be employed in the coast
ing trade and fisheries, and TOR regulating Tie
same" except that in such case no cath or
affirmation shall be required that the said boat
belongs to a citizen or citizens Si the United
States.
SEC 2.-.9ad BE- IL further enacted, That
the owner OF owners Of such Steamboat, up
ON ayplIcatiDn for cnrol.Dent or hcence, shall
give bond to thc collectors ~ nc district to
and for the use of the United States, in the
uana,y of ouc thousand dollars with sufficient
nuyaty, conditioned that the sail boat shall not
be employ II n other water than The rivers
and bays Of the United States.
H. CLAY,
Shcater QfMe H9uac' Pehresentafi0es.
GEO. CLINTON,
Vice -PresjdeiI of me Uqi!ef Safes, and
PreSideai Of the Senate
March IL, lSl2.--APPRovED,
JAMES MADISON.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1812-05-06

sinking furd, "a cause 80 lie applied and
out OF the said fund yearly such sum and
sums as may be annually wanted TO discharge
the interest accruing on the said stock, and
to reimburse the principal as the same shall
become due, and may be discharged IN con-
formity 10 the terms Of the loar and they
are further authorised TO apply, from time 10
time, such sum or sums ous of the said fund
as they may think proper, towards redeem-
ing by purchase, and at price not above par,
the principal of the said stock, or any part
thereof. And the faith of the United States
is hereby pledged to establish sufficient ro'en-
ues for making up any deficiency that may
hereafter take place in the funds hereby ap-
propriated for paying the said interest and
principal sums, CT any Of them, in manner
aforesaid.
SEC. 4.-.4nd be IL further enacted, That
it shall be lawful for any OF the banks in the
distrc, Of Columbia To lend any par oil the
sum authorised TO be borrowed by virtue OF
this act, any thing in ary OF their charters OF
incorporation TO The contrary notwithstanding.
II. CLAY,
Sheaker 2fthe Hause ef Rehresenf~tves.
GEO. CLINTON,
Vice President Of me United State, AMI
Preadrut of the Senate.
March IA, l8l2-APPRoyED,
JAMES MADISON.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1812-05-06
AN ACT
Making appropriation for the defence OF
-. NIn-,t.,.,.. J. r.-,,t,nr

Making appropriation for the defence OF
our Maritime Frontier.
DE IL enacted by The Senate and House u
Id Rchresentanves of tie United States n
.amrrica, in Congress assembled, That the sun
OF five hundred thousand dollars be, and the
same is hereby appropriated, III addition TO
the sums already appropriated, for the purpose
OF for'iiying and defending the maritime from
tier Of the United States and that the same
be paid out OF any monies in the Treasury
not Otherwise appropriated. III CLAY,
Sneaker 9lhe Honss of Representatives.
GEO. CLINTON,
Wce-PresiIem o( the Uhited-StateS, and
Prrstdent Of the Senate.
March 10, l3l2.-APPRoyED
JAMES MADISON.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1812-05-06
From he Tennessee Gazette.
NASHVILLE, March s

On "Wednesday last, information was rc-
ceivcd in this place of the Creek Indians hav.
ing committed depredalions On the borders o.
Elk river, and that not less than 25 iami-
lies, consisting OF men, women and children,
had been most horribly massaCred by those
unrelentng savages. We are happy to state
that the repor, was unfouDded; but il was with
great sa,isfac,ion that we beheld the lively iE-
tcrest which IL excited in the bosom oi almost
every man for the safety OF their frontier
brethrcn---.cvery heart painted for revenge
every soul burnt with indignatioE, and gen.
crai emulation Of patriotism appeared 10 per-
wade the whole ,populatioh. On tho same
evening the re bort reached this place, large
company of volun,cers was received, compoi
sed Of number of the most respectable per-
sonaaeS IN iown--but the spirit of revengc-
fu opposition 10 these aggressors was not
confined 10 the metropolis of West Tenbcs-
sec i, appeared TO be dfused through the
Whole country, and in no pa,. from whiciwe
have received information, is the county of
Rutherford ! Patriot Rutherford ! surpassed,
or iadeed cquaIled in patriotism.---No coun-
try has displayed more alacriiy in flying to
arms to rescue their brothers from the SAN
culinary fangs Of these ruthless savages. No
sooner had the information OF this supposed
massacre reached :hat County, than the whole
militia was IN motion, and not less than five
hundred men, headed by Co.'s. Searcy and
Henderson, and Major Coffee, with their
blankets, knapsacks and muske,s, even ren
dezvouscd at the Black Fox Camp, Oh their
way to Elk, when they were informed Of the
fai'acy OF the report.
What danger from foreign Invasion can oe
apprehended by country, manifcsting
every occasion such mistaken zeal Of Its ci;i.
acns in her defence NO combination oc
Kings and Emperors could ever subjuga,e y
country like this---they can conquer by exteil
miRation only, when the flame Of patriotism
IS nourished with the true love of liberty,
From internal foes, should there be any, wa
have nothing TO fear.-Burr was trai.or, and
revoluiions, yet with all his talents, his
intrigue and cunning, what did lie effect
Nothing But, like every man, who rros,i.
tu,es his talents TO designs so wicked and dia-
bolioal, retired covered with shame and dis.
grace, loaded with the maledc,ioas oe his
country and the anatbemas Of Heaven.
From Me CCacsrG, y. H. Pe.rios, .fsri 2s.
Verbal information from Little York in UD.
per Canada enormously given Lower Cana
IA confirms The account of last week rss.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1812-05-06
GOV. BARBOURS ADDRESS.
VIRGINIA.:

The following patriotic letter las been addressed
to the Commandments of freGimests wtha this Com
monwealth, by Governor DAReouR; Argus
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1812-05-06

An Ohio paper says, The British arc
sending Belts through all TIC Indian nations,
oife, ing every inducsment 10 take Up the
ha,ehst against the United S,Ncs F"
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1812-05-06

From Ms CEaesrd, ". IT, Pclrios, .fara os.
Verbal information from Little York in UD.
per Canada enormously given Lower Cana
IA confirms The account of last week res.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1812-05-06

In an eloquent address to the Soldiers pf
the Second Division Of Ohio Militia, dated
Chlico,he, April 8, the Major-Gencral Dun
CAN M'ARTuUR, after announcing the re-
ceipt of orders from the President, for the
marching of five companies Of Volunteers to
Detroit, immeaiofciy, Observes" shall be
one Of them. Should the desaohm from
the second division think proper TO honor mo
vith The command, I will accept Of il 9TH
erwisc, 4 ssiH eheegjahy shoulder nay .fre!Ock,
and march ia the ranks. s.''-'rhis is but small
specimen of the more than Roman spirit
which universally actuales the patriotic cili-
zens OF the Western section OF the Union.
Pror. Phen.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1812-07-06
IOSkPH NOBLE.

y Especially informs the Public that he has
N taken the fore in Fore Greet, oppoh,e
Desc. Bscks, where he has commenced aad in
tends carrying on the builneis of
Copper Smith, Plumbing and F5undsr-
ing in executing CemP9fti9n, Cep-
per, BraJS, and Lead TU9rk.
Ago-All kinds Of Ship-Work in his line
done ia the nes;eh manner On hand an al
lortment Of tin ware which will be fold on
reafoCable terms
Puuctual attendance will be given and every
favor gracefully acknowledged.
Portland 9gas 20. (tf)
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1812-07-06

Thomas Chadwick 81 20.
OFFER for fale, az TO. 4, Central Row
= 200 obs. Tar, Pitch, Turpentine, and
R0hn czfks Warmth; Linfeed aud Sperm
oil White Lead So ealSs wrcugh, and cut
Nails; heef and bar Lead 80 doz. ls. Is.
and thread Cod Lines 50 doz Nlackersl
Lines SO 40. Sewing Irvine, Bic, &c.
Liirpj--CORDAGE by tAe gang or Tnaler
quantity, Al The lh0rteft notice
l1o-5O bbls Table Cider, of hyperion
quality Tzns ~
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1812-07-06
FREACH Cons


ROYAL LINCOLN,
HAS Just received fresh French Goods
consisting Of elegant 4 and % d HH25N
and Levanline Silk Shawis fac amt com.
mon Linen Cambrtks Ladies silk and n
Habit Gloves Gen emens silk do KIP
bonds; DO le Flo-ences ;lSiIk Hose, green
Umbrella LustrIngs CentIemens 9hk I'm
brelas Fans SC
Aiso- FIRST cho. blue and yellow NanEins !
fancy Mu,iius Linens Best-Wes. q eng
land Broadcloths fine fsc,ory Shn 'mg oo'
Gnghams; Ladies Plrasols; Csiicos
black Cape do. Cam3ricks :; CamDl I. K
MusGns, some very f {; Cotton LaoSs 'n'
dIa Cnttons All prices black feisi-hs I
Csntun plaid silks do. Black do Pong es 4
Canton Grape, white, red ard CHOW fi-h
nes Blk DO /; Ladies wilt = Slate co'lon
hose: Gentlemens Slate and mixed 90 :
Lace Yelling, 5 wife; 'wid o"k' tof pc
Uses fine and common BroadcloLhs; do 90.
Kerse, meres; req Bro0dclo,hs %th}e,
red and Buh Kersey meres for Military Gen
tiymrn. Which together with hia to.mer
$40 compose an assortment ofalIosi every
article usually enqnrcd for. June !.