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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-17
CONVENTION.

Convention to controul the constituted
authorities of the Union "A Convention To
overrule the laws and repeal the acts of the
Governmental Convention that will, ifn
can, sever the Union and destroy the Empire
OF the United States-A Convention to di-
vide the Continent into parcel of feeble, in
efficient military governments. always at
war with each other, and formidable to no.
body but themselves-A Convention which
makes the first visible impression on the ia
brio OF our National Independence, and will
form itself as the centre of an armed force
to desolate the country-A Convention, in
hne, unlimited in power, unaccountable in
effects, irresponsible and supreme. This is
the prospect which is exhibited to the good
people of MISUNDERSTANDING is the ex-
pectation which our country friends may
soon see actu lily realised. There is only
one hope for the Country: it is, that this
spirit OF party has not wholly demoraized
the great body of the people in the state at
large
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-17
DOMESTIC.
BosToN, August g.
TOWN MEETING.

The inhabitants of the town of Boston.
were notified to meet on Thursday last-a-
mong other things
- To take into consideration the expedi-
ency OF choosing, and if the town Shall see
ht, to choose Delegates to correspond with,
and meet such other Delegates, as have
been OF may be chosen in other counties,
whenever such elections shall have been re-
nerally made in the different counties in the
state; provided the public cs;igencics shall
appear to require the meeting of such a con
vention, to Consult together for the common
good, and to adopt such measures as the
public interest may require"
On this subject, the Hon. Mr. DEXTER
commenced the debate, and in an eloquent
and mastery speech, deprecated the idea of
Convention at the present time He stat
ed a number Of cases, the occurrence of
which, he said, might warrant such pro-
ceduie on the part of the People but, as
neither Of them did eZist, he commended that
such measure would be unconstitutional.
and that THE GOVERNMENT HAD IN
ITSELF THE INHERENT PRINCIPLE
TO PUT DOWN SUCH CONVENT
OES. In glowing colours he pictured the
unhappy consequences that would result
from such a precedent, and among the num-
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-17

Der, a Separation of the States and all It's
concomitant evils.-Though the hands were
NOT with him, he carried conviction home 70
the breasts of many who would otherwise
have supported his opponeats. His speech
was in pursuance Of motion ofhis own, in
definitely to postpone the subject. He was
followed and opposed by Mr.. OTIS, who, if
we might judge from his evident em5arrass-
ment, spoke the truth when Me said, he did
not expect opposition from that quarter
After Mr. OTIS had concluded, Mr.. Towns
END rose to support the motion of Mr. DEx
TER but the question being taken OH mo-
ton to adjourn, it prevailed, and the citi-
zens separated to meet again on Friday,
yesterday when the subject was resumed
by Mr.. TOWNSEND and Mr.. BLAKE, a
gainst convention; and Judge DAWES,
Mr. LIvERMoRE and Mr.. WHITMAN, in
favor OF it. MIR. DEXTER and Mr.. OrIs
both addressed the meeting again on the
subject; the latter gentleman closed the de
bate-the question was taken and decided
in favor OF a convention -
The resolutions passed on the morning of
Thursday, were not seriously opposed, be-
cause in themselves they are of very little
consequence. Every citizen is supposed to
be armed, and liable to be called ON to quell
riots and dispense m,obs-and had they not
contained some Liberal reflections on 60
vernment, they might have passed without
dissenting voice.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-17
ENT TO THE LONDON
GAZETTE.
TuEsDAY. Jnne 25. lac

TUESDAY, June Is, 1912.
III the Court al Cariton- H,use, the 23d dan
Of Jtee, Present, His RoyaL HigLness
the PHHce Regent, in Council;
M HEREAS His Royal Highness the
w Prince Regent was pleased to declare,
In the name and on behalf Of his Majesty
OH the DIST Of April, 1912, 4" That if, at any
time hereafter, the Berlin and Milan De
Crees shall, b, some authe tic act of the
French government, publicly promulgated.
be absolutely and Internationally repealed
then, and frCm thence, the Order in Coun-
Gil, OF the 7th OF January, 1907, and the Or
der IN Council OF the 26th of April, 1909,
shall, without any farther order, b., and
the same are hereby declared from thence
forth to be wholly and absolutely revoked. -
And whereas the Charge DIES AfIaires of
the United states of America, resident at
this court, did, OH the 21st day Of MAY last,
transmit to Lord Niscount Castiereagh. one
of his Majesty's principal Secretaries OF
State, copy Of certain instrument, then.
for the first time, communicated to this court.
purporting TO be a decree passed by the Go
vernment of France, on the 18th day Of
pri, 1911, by which the DEGREES of berlin
and Milan are declared TO be definitely no
longer in force in regard to American YES
seis;
And whereas His Royal Highncss the
Prince Regent, although he cannot consider.
the tenor ct the said instrument as satisfy
ing the conditions set forth IN the said order
OF the DIST ct April last, upon which The
SAID Orders were 10 cease and deter,niuc.
is nevertheless disposed, on ms part, to tax Z.
such measures as may tend TO Ie.estabiist,
the intercourse between neural and hell
gerent nations, upon it's accustomed prinri
ple,-Ilis Royal Highhess the Prince Re
gent, ~ the name and on the behalf Of his
III jesty, IS, therefore, pleased, by and with
the advice Of his Majesty's Privy Counc,,
TO order and declare, and II Is hereby order.
ed and deCiar-d, hit the Order in Counci,
bearing date the 9Th day Of January, 1907
and the Order in Council bearing da,e tne
Goth q April, 1909, DE revoked, so far a,
MAJ regard Americas vessels aud their car
3 e., being American property, from ths
Isl day OF August next.
But, whereas, by certain acts Of the 90.
vernuent Of the United States of America
ala Brush armed ,e,scls are excluded from
tn- GarDurs and wa,ers # the SAID II States
the armed vessels Of France being permit
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-17
A PROCLAMATION.

A PROCLAMATION.
This State, with the other States in rho
Union having, since the last session of the
General Assembly, been involved in war
and no opportunity yet afforded to make a
communication to the immediate represent
tatlves otthe people; feeling that an event
so unexpected and Calamitous may produce
great anxiety, and that the PROCEEDINGS of
the Governor and Council on certain sinh.
Jects arising out of this war should be known
to their fellow citizens, have thought pro-
per by and with the advice of the Council.
to issue this Proclamation.
In pursuance of the usage of nv Drede-
ces5orS IN Office IN times of difficulty. / have
caused the Council to be twice Convened
since the declaration OF. war, in both instan-
ces to advise with them respecting the
course to be pursued OH certain rcouis-
ltions OF the national government through
General Dearborn, for certain portions of
the militia to be placed in the forts at New
London and New Haven. The advice Civ
en- III Doth cases met my intre appreciation,
and accordingly compliance with the re-
QUESTION has been by me refused.
1t is the high and solemn duty Of the
ChIet Magistrate, according to his oath Of
ONCE, to maintain the lawful rights and
privileges of this State, as a sovereign. free
and independent state"
This duty forbade a compliance with a
reques that any of the citizens Of this state
should be placed, under existing circum-
stances, in garrisons to perform the ordina-
ry duty of soldiers. II is also the perogativc
OF the state TO hold its militia for maintain
ance Of its lawful privileges, and never to
permit them 20 be Withdrawn from its au-
thori.y, exceptin cases expressly mention
cd IN the constitution. No such case exis-
ting, the officers and soldiers have not been
ordered from their farms and other occupa-
tons aud from their homes, into the service
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-17
from 4Rs sos4oN rA4RIor.

Shooner, Esq.
public denunCiation of The RouorobE-
Charles Turner, Esq. your representative in
Congress appeared in the Palladium of ves-
terdav over your names, in which YOU saw
that by Ooting .fora mar against Great
Britain he ounces Ai7ose5f 10 be the denoted
Parasite " tie ErecWHOe, c1a tiul ~. hume
IS enrolled among the TROOPS ofthe PfLhcEy
BY this 1t is clearly seen, that your base de-
nunciaton has occasioned the assault made
upon him by mob, and broke up the courr
OF which he was ChtefJitStice. A Palace is
the residence of King. Have we King )
or have we Palace You say heis enroll
ed among its froohS. If you mean bv the
palace the residence Of the Chief Mae.istra E
OF the United States, would ask YOU if thev
have roohs particularly belonging to it All
this you may say, by way, of excuse, figure
or metaphor. Mobs do not understand me.
thaphors They take things in their plain.
literal meanings-and the plain and literal
meaning of the affair is, that YOU have So
lemnly and publicly denounced a respecta-
bic fellow citizen, member ofCongre8s and
nudge, for party views and elecfioneeri7e,
purposes, and by your wicked denunciation.
you have instigated the people to mob him,
and for so dong the authors of that publi-
cation deserve the eXecration ofalI the friends
OF order, deccncy and of respect for the laws<
A CHRISTIAN.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-17
HOUSE OF CoMMoNs-JuNr %.

NACOOlI VIZ NNJNlNlONO-JUNE ~.
american Seamcn.-Mr. Robinson Though
the Hon. Baronet was not in his place, who
had brought forward the subject to which
he was about to call the attention OF the
House, thought it his duty to state what he
had to offer. AS soon as the Hon. Baronet
had mentioned the case of an American
seaman, who it was said had been Impress
cd, he (Mr. Robinson) had made it his bust
ness to enquire how the fact stood, and ever
since had attended in the house for the pur-
pose OF making such observations as to him
the case appeared to call for, in the pre-
sence of the Hon. Baronet. This, however.
the Hon. baronet had not given him an OPP
portunlty OF doing; and as he had made no
further observations on the subject, he (Mr.
Robinson) took it for granted that he meant
tn say nothing more about 1t bu, content
with having mentioned the circumstance
the Hon. Baronet was willing to leave the
business altogether 20 the Admiralty On
Monday the Hon. Baronet had mentioned
the circumstance again. He (Mr Robinson)
had been in the House eraly in the evening
waiting to reply to any thing that might
have been said On it, but nothing of the kind
having been spoken of, he (Mr Robinson)
as the public business was pretty far adj
vanced, had 10 idea that 1t would then be
alluded to, and had therefore left the house.
lie understood the case to have been for
merry stated by the Hon. Baronet to he as
follows; that an American seaman had been
impressed, and was now on board the Enter
prize.-On inquiry, he (Mr. r. found that it
was true that person had been impressed
IN the Course of the last month, of the name
otJohn Williamson, who, at the time ofhis be-
ing impressed, had stated himself to be an
America citizen, and who had subsequently,
applied to the American Consul to be releas-
ed, on the ground of his being an American
seaman. On inquiry, however, it had turn
ed out, that the man, though when seized he
had stated himself to be an American sea
man, and that he had been discharged. was
recognised by one of the gang as having de-
serted from the service of this country. about
two months before, when ashore-and this
had been admitted by the man himself He
could farther state, on the general princi-
pie, that nothing was SO little desired as A.
merican seamen, whether they were pre-, sed
or not as having such persons was likely
70 lead to some inconvenience and embar-
rassment: and whenever application was
made by person impressed, for his dis
charge. ON the ground his being an Anne
rican seaman, if his statement or Investigate
on proved to be correct, he was Immediately
discharged.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-17

INV YORE, August II.
Extracts from LoHdon hahcrs received ar
the Office efhc Mercantile AdUcrliser.
LONDON, June II.
there are now two Expeditions out of
port, one commanded by Sir Harry Neale
CONSISTING Of three sail OF the line and the
otner Oy Sir Home Popham. The former.
II Is imagined, Is commanded TO seize an is,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-17
4" W1scAssEr, Aug. 4

Believing the enclosed will be interest
ing, hasten to forward it. 1t was brought
by the ship Washington, Capt. Boynton,
which arrived this morning from dublin,
whence she sailed on the Sd OF July. | shall
se'd you further news and papers by the
m mail"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-17

si9na for the County If PlyToah is an ont.
rageJuS riot or more serious aspect, Is It
regards our liberties, than even the moo at
Baltimore. The mob &C the latter place was
sort % chaltenge, where one party collected
arms and ammunition and set the other 1T
oehance' lhe other party accepted the
challenge and blood sned was the conse-
quence.-Such bloody trays happen very
frequently in all large seaports ofevery coun-
try, especially in England and Ireland, and
they are COMMONLY excited by that mixed
raoble OF foreigners which generally crowd
large sea ports but not so the ancient tozys
V plymouth. IL is not pretended that such
drunken and terocious rabble made up the
mob at Plymouth.-On the contrary, it was
a cool and premeditated outraged an insult
to the district, to their own laws, and to ev-
cry rule OF deCorum and civilization The
ancient town of Plymouth has incarred a
disgrace, & acquired stain that will scarce
ly be done away during the present genera
ton. Can the Governor and Council avoid
noticing this breaking up of the court> What
are the legal steps that ought to to be taken
in this disgraceful business
" Judge Turner, instead of his dipnified
caimness, had drawn loaded pistol from his
u
assault upon~him, the laws of his country
would have heldhim guiltlcss of the blood of
ruiiians. Nothing but the dgniiied moder-
alton OF IMAGERY, SeaUer and Iiuner, pre-
vented the streets of Boston and of plymouth
from the stain OF human blood.
Suppose Mr.. ChiefJusfice Parsons was to
go to hold Court in Il town, like Mr. Chief
justice urner, and where he was as I'M
popular, and such places probably NAV be
named, and should be attacked by a mob
and his court prevented from being holden.
what would be his sensations, and what
would be his sense of things as it regarded
the consequences
Whence comes all tits abominable ont.
rage, and this prostration of order, law and
decency! Newspapers and circular letters
do much to promote it, but the hUEfiit does
more Let any man read the sermons late
ly published in Boston, and then let him say
whether the clergy are not blowing the trun--
pet OF sedition, and exciting a spirit of re-
venge and blind rage that leads to mobs and
blood-shed.
Before plymouth performs another solemn
iarce OF celebrating the arrival of our fore
iathers, 1t is recommended to them to per-
form a Illustration of their town to wash away
the isnommy of theirlate ;Shqyisn
OUI'RAGE.---The House of BEyY<,,,y
AUSTIN, Esq. was on Thursday evening last
wantony attacked by persons unknown. bv
throwing stones, which broke number Of
squares of glass This gentleman has often
experienced the maisnity of such incendia-
RES, not only by the destruction of his pro-
perty but their threats by anonymous let
tiers.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-17
BOSTON, Aug.
RETOC.QTTO.W or THE
ORDERS IN COUNCIL

Cohy Of a letter from .46iel Mood, Esq.
tn .hr. TohGf, KecItcr Of The Erchamgc
CgGee- House BookS--received yeateraav
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"OFFICE FOR TRADE.
{" IVbjteboU J,,ne o6 1o1

PMteR0U, June 70, 1912.
=" Mr.. Lack is directed by Mr. Rose, to
acquaint Mr.. Elwall, that under the acts
granting the bounty in Printed Licences, the
expectation must be made out of Great
Britain, which, according to usage, must, in
the case OF the port of London, be a clear
ance from Gravesend."
" IVhitehaU, June 26, 1912.
Mr.. Lack is directed to inform Mr.. Ell
wall, that licences will be prepared forth
with, for the protection of American vessels,
bound from this kingdom to the u. States,
with cargoes the property of British or A
merican subjects"
An Anholt Mail arrived this morning,
with papers of recent dates. An article
dated Gottenburgh the 18th, states, that no
battle has yet taken place that the Russ-
ans do not mean to advance, and that the
French were not yet sufficiently strong to
attack them. The two Emperors were en-
ployed in reviewing their respective ar
mics; and, it would appear, that a negocia-
ton was still in progressive train between
them.-A French General returned on the
18th May, from Wilma, the headquarters of
Alexander, to Dresden, with a reply to a
communication from Bonaparte but the
latter having previously left that city, the
general followed him with Dispatches
Previous to the departure of Bonaparte from
Dresden, 1t is said he appointed the Arch
bishop of Mechlin to an embassy of impor-
lance.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-17
from JtIscAssE4r dafed4tb n,

From WIScASSETr, dated 4th August.
convection of delegates from the fe-
derallsts OF many towns i'll this county, for
two days past, have been in session in this
town. What they have determined on is
unknown. They appear, however, to be
strenuous in their opposition to government,
and ready 10 so all lengths in obedience to
the direction Of a number Of men in Boston,
5vlfh zvhom they CORRESPOND, and by whose
direction they were assembled"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-17
BY his ErceHency
ROGER GRISWOLD. ESQ.

Governor and Commander in Chief in ami
oUer the state of Connecticut il, Ameyfca.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-17

land at the entrance Of rOnent, the latter
rs employed for some expedition for the We
ser. We shall soon have intelligence from
both.
This day, in the House of Commons, Wis
count Castiereagh made the following com
munication from the Prince Regent
&. II.
His Royal Highness the Prince Regent,
IN the name, and OH the behalf of his Males
ty, has ordered to be laid before the House,
an account of certain violent and illegal pro-
ceedings which have lately taken place, and
still continue in certain counties. HIS Royal
ttighness relies on the wisdom of the House
to adopt such measures as may enable him
to restore peace and tranquility in those
counties"
Ordered to be taken into consideration on
Monday.
The following notices were posted, this
morning, at the New England Coffee house,
in the City,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-17

Before plymouth performs another solemn
farce OF celebrating the arrival of our fore
fathers, 1t is recommended to them to per-
form iuSfrufion oftheir town to wash away
the gnomIny of theirlate ShQyis1.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-11-27

INN SMITH ACADEMY.-Thet trustees OF this
n Seminary, regret that they are not yet able to
ia,otrn the public of having engaged permanent
preteptress; but are happy in being able TO state
tlatlat the last examination the pupils acquitted
themselves to the entire satisfaction of erous
au'iisnce, who pronounced it as good any proceed
iNg examination. During the last session Mr.. Ora
h,mwas assisted by three young ladies', who took Gin
rota6on) the superintendent of the pnps. The
ensuing session will commence the third Wetines-
day df this mouth, and the trustees have engaged an
elderly and respectable lady to take the superintend
a"ce ofthe young ladies' and they trust that she will
give entire satisfaction in that department. Mr..
Graham will be the principal teacher, and such as-
sistants will be provided may be necessary. His
ciaracter and qualifications teacher gene
rally known TO parents whose ehldrGn have been
educated at this seminary, that it is deemed unne-
esssary To offer any additional recommendation to
tiist which they have already given.
Although the trustees are not able to fatter pa
tents that the polite will be extensively taught
yet they trust that tor the more important improve
,nent of the mind, this seminary will not be found
, inferior to any other.
The terms of board and tuition as formerly.
Lexington, Nov. 90. Stp
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WIN. w. HENING.

= ANDS FOR S.4LE.-By virtue of the above
q A decree Of the Honorable Superior Court OF
Chsncery for the Richmond District suiIf be sogd at
public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Eagle
Tavern in the city of Richmond, upon the fourth
day of January next If fair, otherwise the fair
day, the following tracts of land in tho of Vir-
sina, viz
1o9S0 acres in the county IF Greenbrier, on the
northeast side of the Meadow river.
500 acres formerly in Harrison, but now in Ran
doph county on Stewards run.
500 acres formerly in Harrison, but now in Ran
doiph county on the waters of Stewards
500 acres formerly in Harrison, but in Ran
dolph county, between Stewards and Heddns
Mil; run
500 acres furin-riy in Harrison but now in Ran
doiph county, on Stewards run.
500 acres in Harrison county, the waters of
Stewards run, drain of Tiger Valley river.
5000 acres in Harrison county Hackers creek.
1000 acres formerly in Harrison, bit in Ran
doph county, on the head-waters OF Stewards run,
drain Of Tyger's Valley river.
1000 acres formerly in Harrison, but now in Ran
dolph county, on the Gladly fork OF Cheat river.
1881 acres in the county Of Harrison on the waters
Of Crafty creek.
1000 formerly in Harrison, but now Randolph
county, on the G'ady fork ofCheat river.
1000 acres ia Harrison county, on the right hand
fork of Gnstty creek.
1000 in Harrison county, on the left hand fork
OF Gnatty creek.
The patents for the above lands are all Issued to
The said Robert Means, assignee of Henry Banks
and the sale will, accaring to the terms of the said
decree, hc upon credit Of twelve months as TO one
nolety OF the purchase money. and Of two years
The other mOiety The purchasers to give bond and
security and deed of trust upon the lands i'll order
TO secure payment of the purchase money
DANIEL CALL.
Executor Of and devisee IN rust,
Rre!er the last nh ard Testament
Of Robert Means, decd
Get. 9S. oawtds