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enc fhc dcpOrtmcnt Of the
Dlncr side OF the house, had, during The
whole of the session, h>en very gcntlemauiv
towards the MAJ oliIy md sir, said he, viii
you now refuse TO give Them an opportunity
to express their sen,in ents upon measure.
wh'sh, in their view, is so important! he
said'that poiiey On the part of the majority
ought to dictate the indulgence asked tos.
'Ihc majority now stand ON high grourd-
what will be said, and what will be the coz
sequence of refusal? We shall lose the
ground on which we now stand.
Mr.. DLacon was of the same cpinon-he
thought the minority had acted with more
propriety than he ever knew iii minority.
Mr.. Hifgkt objected, although he was
willing to acknowledge the minority had
icon;iuctc0 with propriety. -.
1I,, Ncison SAID it appeared to HIM, that
according to the Importance Of subjects, So
is our precipitancy. Is the minority thus to
be drayoored into this measured For one, lie
wished to reject upon it. The hrst intima-
tiun he had of this measure, WAS the mes
sage. If it is intended AS precautionary
measure, as the precursor to war, as some
gentlemen have treated it, it is question Of
doubt in his mind. He thought it better tt
arm cur merchantmeD-to grant letters o.
Imarque and reprisal-and repeal our nor
importation law. We have already suffered
lenough under our restrictive system. If w,
pass the bill tonight, il cannot be law un
It'll the other branch act upon 1t. When We
are going to war, it will De we'll TO know tina
we have the spontaneous support Of mor,
than one halt Of the community.
Ar. y4lsson said he would have voted fol
1.-THE melton, If the gentleman had not asked
!, fer the ayes and noes; but as he appeared
Idcsirous TO marshal ONE side of the house
agaiHSt the other, he was not disposed u
igratify him in his request. .
i9r. Ruadolhh made a few more remarks
1fr. tidgery declared war to be inevita-
big, and ought not to he delay ed-on thi
account he was against postponing the bill
until tomorrow. If we do it at all, it ough
to be speedily. 1t is not to be believed tina
largument will change a single vote. Th,
responsibility is on the majority.
The question on reading tomorrow wa
negatived, 81 to 81.
II was then read third time--and on tn,
question, Shall the bill pass /? it was carried
layes 20, noes Al.
/To he -nnt;,ued J
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VESSELS BURNT BY THE: FRENCH.
ERRORS CORRECvEp.

i. We are informed, that the accounts late
iiy published in the federal prints Concern
ing certain dispatches) are utterly .Jaise-
and that the statement published in the
Sun" is also inaccurate. Dispatches were
sent out. Gas We are told) in the Hannibal,
from this port, in care of Mr.. Didier.-
When the British captured that vessel, Mr.
ID. refused to deliver up the dispatches
He was compelled, to surrender them to the
captors. MIR. Russell being apprizcd of the
circumstance, demanded and received the
papers at the Office of the secretary os state
iii London.
This transaction needs no comment-they
who kidnap men, and commit piracy, would
not boggle at stealing DISPATCHES, or TAX
ing them by ioF:c. Whig.
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FROM THE WEST. INDIES.
ST K1rrs March L

ST. KITS, March 10, 1912.
We have been crediby informed that a
French squadron consisting of FIVE frigatts.
two brIgs, and several corvcttes, has ar1iv, q
i'll these seas. Rear Admiral Sir Frances
Laforey with a few frigates, it is said, had
proceeded on crnize III quest OF tl,cm.-
We have seen letter from Antigua Of yes
tcrday's date, which mentions that H. NiA
brig ourinam was chased into English Iar-
bour on Saturday By French frigate <
Z was there reported that several cnen.,
vessels were cruising to windward of De-
cade. The same letter adds that ga super
cargo Of a brig from Portland, bound to G ua-
dalOpe, but which fell TO leward, had ARR.
we'd at Antigua and informed that on Sun
day last he fell in with the ship Sally, ana
another from Nevis, hoineward bound.
(spoke the formcr) and Oh the day follow
ing was boarded by a national brig Of ii teen,
pound carouadcs the captain Of which en-
quired respecting the two ships above n,eI.s
-ioned, and that upon his Informing him q
nc course which they had hecn steering, he
crowded all sail in pursuit. IS lAem
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pec.ing the rev oiu.icn in Florida, received
by last mali lhe insDf nation they contain
has been mostly autiCipa Ted by passengers
and arrivals. The volunteer corps between
this and Amelia, it will be seen by the or
ders of Gen. Floyd, in this afternoons pa
per, are ordered to hold themselves i'm rea-
dlness to march at a moments Warming
Every thing is represented as wearing a
hostile aspect at the southwark. --latest
accounts mention, that those opposed to the
late government in Florida had crossed the
st. Johns. compelled u garrison in their
way to surrender, and were marching OH
TO ST. Augustine. A detachment of U nited
States troops, it was SAID, n..u received or
ucrs to proceed to the newly captured gar
rison, and to occupy it until ordered to tho
contrary.
SGpanndh Republican, .5hrH 9.
A gentleman, bearing an express to the
Governor from Gen. Floyd, on passing thro'
montgomery county, ON his way to Milledge-
vile, few days ago, stated that the Uni
ted States troops, at Point Peter, were Oh
their march into East Florida, and that
part of the militia from Gen. Floyd's brigade
were expected immediately to join them
.4uSusfa Chronicle, March 27.
gentleman direct from St. Mary's in
TOWNS, that it was the intention of Major
LAVAL, of the Cavalry of the United States,
! To march directly against ST. Augustine,
which he expected to reach on the 18th
inst. and hoped by the decision and celcri-
~ Of lis motions to gain possession of the
place without resistance. Ibid.
VESSELS BURNT BY THE FRENCH.
The federal electionccring story that II
American vessels had recently been burnt by
two French frigates, turns out to be a hoan
as we expected. A gentleman who arrived
&C Newburyport in the schr. from st. Barts,
which was said to have brosght the news,
declares tina: very different report was
current there, to wit--That SAID French
frigates had recently burnt II vessels, Is of
which were English, Spanish, & Portuguese
the other two were probably those of
whichwe have previously heard.
Salem Rec
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Don Jose Artego, WHO commanded the Busnog
Ayres troops dad "a battle with a party OF fortu-
suesc ia Dec. from Rio Janeiro, sent on TO Monte
video, and caused them to retire This Ynan COIN
mands the Gouchas Country people, and has colec-
tea about 5000 men IN the country of the Missiorcg
near the Uruguay. The Iuntasent to his assistance
Buenos Aytes. This gave umbrase 10 the govern
ment OF McntcvIdeo. Al vessels were imIueGiately
cmbargocd hound to Buenos Ayres, and one ort,.o
cruzers sent UP the river with the intentions it was
supposed, TO prevent troops crossing.
n plot VAS discovered in Dec. tn.rcrnove the Jun
Ia, and replace Saayet!era, the former President,
whose particular regiment was active in this aaair,
ana required the whole strength Of the government
to oppose and quel, in which they succeeded after
some lives being lost, and the principal leaders .r-
rested, and a number Immediately shot captain
TAYLOR, who had command of one oe the armed
slips OF Buenos Ayrcs, was in close co. fnement
under charges OF treason.
The Markets at 3Iontevidco and B,enos Ayres
bad impro' consequence OF commerce being re-
newed.
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I IVE~ v~-s--,-.p.h IS.
f. Yesterday aftcrnooii, between 3 and 4 g,
clock, the U. S. fi'igates President, Com
RoTers, and Essex, sailed from this port O..
a cruize.. tNVhen the frigates got opposite
Castle Williams. they fred from 6 ia e
twenty four pound shots az the castle, for
'he purpose OF trying it's strength. which We.
are happy to state vas found TO be bali nrooe-
and more than answers the most sangujne,
expectations. Three balls were fred into
one OF the cmbra1ures, which done little o.
ther damage, than SCATTERING the gun car
ragc.--One "a pound shot struck the wall
OF the Castle, little above the Cd tier of.
guns, and made anindentation, in the Stone,
OF nearly inches without defacing It in any
other manner. The fiigates then proceed
ed on their course, and in the evening
came TO Anchor at the watering place.
Staten-lsland We understand, lie Com
modore Will try u similar experiment on
Fort Richmond, when he passes the 2Jar-<
rows.
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Gait. Henry's 7oGst.--The following
toast was given By Henry, the British Spy,
at the table of Qne,ef the ."choice spirits
III this town, with whom he had been dining.
:" $4,000 Infantry, and 10000 Cavalry, &
our. friend at the head of them"
Query. Can any of the !" leading charac-
tcrs IN thiS Political drama explain this ~
Boston Par
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RALEIcH April 10--We understand
that General Polk has been ordered to re-
pair to Coiunabia, where the Head Quar-
t sa ct the Southern Army Is to be sstsslhR
War Department large sum of money for
the recruiting service which is shortly to
commence: SIR
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FROM syVEDp~

fND-N SNBBfN.
= letter from 1odenburgl 90 = se.pee.r.l. -.,
reinaH ct fi- e,ir, slated lst 1ia.1b,
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Ngr. Foster has written to the Che,,ule,-
D'Onie, that tie Administration of the
General Government has given him Or
assurances that the conduct OF General
Mathews, Col. Smythe and Conn., Camp
bell is highly disapprovcd of, and that fine
liza Island shall Forthwith he re-deliverea
up tc the Spanish Ccmmandant.
Dem. Presss
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Several rumors are in circulation respecting the
movements In Florida. The garrison Of Aug ustine
It seems, are determined to hold out and three of
those engaged IN besesing it, (accorling to letters
receiyed) had been shot in approaching too near
the fortress L he same letters add, that Lieut.
oadsden, IN the Nxen. had received orders 4, &c
PAR OH that port.-( SavannaA Ledger, .4erl 81
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n letter from Hayanuali of the 28th March saws
small vessel from Amelia has just arrived said
That the government of the u. S. had taken Dos
session OF that Island that several gunboats and
ilgates had arrived there such is not relish
Arrived schr. Swift Catlin, 60 DAYS from Alacz;.
ras-wine to Cornthwait & Carey. Marcl, 2i9 It
3d. 9, long 81, 81 was brought by tl,e French brig
oil war Mameiuke, forming part Of a squadron OF
two IlIgatcs aud self, who left France BEGINNING s
January last parted from her companions in ,h,
night OF the 18th III heavy gale. They came on
board the swift, examined her papers aud took H.
register oidcelains her good prize. After taking
out three casks OF wGu they gave an instrument OF
writing purpOrting TO be condemnation under thc.
orders g TO capture aud destroy all vessels TO or
from enemies ports :" aud giving up one half of
the vessel to captain Can ssd crew, the other half
To captain Deliile aud crew OF the Late scir Polly
from NewburyPort bound to ST Barts, (Which they
bad captured and Burnt j Jlicy put on board twelve
souls captain Dciil!e aud all his crew tiie mate and
two hands belonging TO the brig JOAN from, Porto Ri
co OF and bound to Portsmouth, ". ~. Robert Ram
say and Robt Shew, passengers in tile British brig
Brton, from Liverpool bound to Toitola, ard three
Portuguese belonging to large richly laden ship
from Brazil, bound to Lisbon, all which they had
destroyed they-had taken and burnt fourteen sail
Of different nations, four of which we're American, |
On the 9Th OF prIi being almost out OF every kiud
of provisions, &c. made sail about ~ or miles
distant, standing to the westward, being calm al
the persons put or board by the Frcnchincn' and
one of the Swiirs crew determined upon taking The
long bo.t. sud cft the scl,r against the enirea-
tics Of the captain aud others an board. IA
quest OF the sail for provisions They were Mr.
Moody, mate ofthe Joan, mr. Francis, mate of she
Polly, Portuguese, Joatswain al The ship burnt.
two 81 the Pollys and Joabs crews and ono of the
SwHts. They were out Of sight of the schooner an
noW alter they lett her, but expected they reached
the s,il--a breeze sprung up il the n.ht but tIe
next morning nothing Of the sail or boat crni
scd some time for tliera---On the 9th in lat 81 |
q, long - 80, spoke sclr. Packet, Murphy, from
"a -.
'at'""fc Tor Jainsca who generously supplied us
viii, provisions. On % April lat 90 90 fen /, |
with the wreck of a vessel, bottom up, about $50 |
tone burthcn, red ochre bottom and qnitc clean t,e
sea running high was unable make further obser-
vatlous.
Capt Dciile, Of the Polly, was on the 2lst march.
IN LAT II 60 long. 80 80. During the time Ice wa, on
board the brig they boarded or vessels which the,
lei Pa'1 oHe 200? from ihc (. States To- jamaica
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NEW ORLEANS, March 9.

NEW ORLEANS, March 9.
We arc informed from a respectable source tba (.
zen. W. Iiam,'to has received orders to l,ola
himself IN readiness to take possession of Mobile in
case any more troops landed there and in
case any foreign troops landed in Pensacola, To
drive them from thence and display the American,
mas on tue ramparts. No person who is not re-
sdent OF this country, form idea of the many
diicuities we labor under by the Spaars occup, ing
one OF the most advantageous positions CONNER
ciai business on the waters of the Mobile. The
custom-house officers strict, that it is impossi
bic to procure any article from there, without
paying high duties on mourning the penalty of the
law.---.Hobife Cenfiaek.
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nents has ere this perhaps laid waste the
M towns
The only thing which is calculated to cast
gloom over US, Is The tendency of a par.
~ amongst ourselves To disgrace ns--We
mean. " tic coa,neracting influence "t fedc-
raiism." Is this party eu,irely deaf To the
Claims ot cur Seancn' Have they no care
Tor Tie light i'll winch we SHAH stand i'll the
eyes ~ the world Are they determined To
hold up this lesson to the lyr.nts of Eu-
rope that
Let their aggressions be ever so op
pressive on the sen, the divisions in our
country will prevent our resistance.
10 save us from this stain, to save onr
seainen from bondage, to screen us from the
future cncroachments OF the enemy we
must exert cur energies. The citizen who
loves his Country must now come forward ~
serve her ~ ~ grks. The sfates must redeem
their p'cdses of support--by an eye TO their
interior defence Especially in the South, J
and aid'..g the government of the nation.
livery friend, of free government and eve
ry weli-wisher to the repobiic, expects the
general government TO exercise with spirit
its constitutional functions.
The militia must be compelled to respect
fhr fa7cs--and be taught that there are o.
there pains in store for DESERVING their CO.
lours besides fines of twelve and half cts
The spirit of INSTRUMENTATION must be put
drwn.
Congress will raise regular troops; and
the vrtuons and enlightened citizea, who
presides over our destinies, will use every
means with effect which his country shalt
deposit in his hands. The recruiting ser
vice must speed with spirit; bounties be
increased; winter clothing be sent every
where armed vessels be equippc d. -
Thus; Europe will be made TO feel that in
just and righteous. cause. Energy will
spring from the bosom of IL Re,tubNc.
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AM W. ,,itsgs3y fJv,hsr order AMI di
rect, ,..tc = nett proAucc of all prizes
which are or shall be taken by any OF HTS
msjcsty's ships Or vessels of war (save and
except whcn they shall be acting on any
caaj ,acs expedition With his majesty's land
forces, in which case We reserve 10 our-
selves the division aud distribution OF all
prizes ana BOOTY taken, aad also save and
except as hereinatSer rNen1inn>d) sail be
for the entire benefit aud encouragement
at the fiagc o!iicers, captains. commanders
aud 0,her cAn niissiune,i officers in his ma :
issty's pay. and O: the sea:nen, marines aud
soldiers, Oh board h,s inajesty's said ships
and vessels at the time nj The capture, aud
that such ,,r.2cs may be lawfully sold and
disposed " tthen and their agents, after
the sane shat! have been finally adiulsel
lawfal pr,ze 60 his majesty, and not other
wise.
IHerc follow the regulations for the lis.
triDn,iaa of the prize money, which, ana
the remainder os the proclamation, are
IN the farm usually adopted on the com :
mcncement or a war.
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Mr.. BULLS PIOUE 4!
The following article is from the London
ErcHing Star.


" Out' maritime suHeTto,Tfu H. in fact
farf olfhe h7g Qfnatio0g. It has been the
right ct tic couqueror. since men associated
~ clviliaation, 10 size laws to the conquer
ed {; and, is G.. Brain to be driven from thc
proud eminencc which the blood and trea.
surcs ut her sons have attained for her a.
mong he nations, by a piece ofstriped bnrt.
ing Tying atthe mast heads of few f~-5uOi
/''gafr@, manned by handjuH Of Gastuyds
ana o'Hia70S :"
Really, sirs, you should keep your tenn.
per Ilitle better. What, it we 6a7,c heat.
EN- yonrJ'rahchQh frigate, the Guerr;ere 2
YOU MAO better not lose your manners with
yonr fr'gates. Believe me, sirs. your aBns(
Is Just as absurd, as your fteteasions are
uJlst. "''
we admit your maritime suheri9rily.' -
N one sense you have B0re shine tban vc
haVe more single, & double & treble dect
ers than we have, but we deny. MIR Euu
that ynu can beat rs on any thing Tx eonai
terms man to man, and gun "a g., we
are van enough to think ourselves NOT onl,
your match bat your Sube;ior-St,l les,
can we grant you any SRhcriorlfy If righ,s
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IN the sea; for the sea is tue cohimona Of
the Universe, incapable Of occupancy or APP
preparation ar conquest. II ,un claim il, as
you pretend, Ike tAc liou in tnc Gh;,ce 81 the
wild beasts. IA consequence 81 your superb ~
FoSoe'', &c arc yet To- :caln that ni:Slt gi3rS
7Spif IL Is not yours /; but as The holv writ
Sam, =" 1t j. has; = above =. for lie waic IL"
rs to your abuse, Sir, !. IS lit only TO be
laughed att our ttisItcs are butt FIR,
we wnaid advise you Ia try tie same; Tor
we have proved that our IT. is be.te:' than
your E"$H,h ice oak. We suppose, ton
that Our powder too is not as good ; that
or lead does not fly as fur. nor our guns
Nhoot as true az yours.-As TO our being
1HS'crtfs and o6fia1Ys, docs not the charge
come with very i'll grace from you on the
present occasion ono of your Quebec prin-
ters having lately consoled himself for the
unfortunate rencontre" of The Guerrierc,
with this reflection, that yve- (,he Rritish(
rad to contend with men who are bone OF
OR bone an,, flesh Of GER ilesh.'
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It is said. that The promised s,a,erient Of
Gen. Porter. is not to appear. lac ana Gen.
Sn,yth having had a duel. and afterwards
settled Their dispute amicably. We shall
.iear more OF tins anon. .4l6,ny ri iyistey.
WAsHITCToN, Dee 2s.--Thc Senate have a.
greed To tic amendments Of the Horse To liz. Lii
directing the Secretary Oc the 1rcasvey TO remit
ecrtaiA fines penalties and ioriethrts n al, now
only awaits the eans;'o Ui Tire Persistent TO become
lae.
bill has been rcportctily tie Military cnrn,nit-
tee OF the ii. of Representatives ." an s,Ijon f.,
the act to raise an adduna p,ary force, and for
other pnpcscs," le Object O. wlri. IL to raise in
ndcion to the present military establishment Of the
u y, 30 regis, OF iii'y., 10 be enlisted for on.
year unies, sooner discharged.
he last section eli tie bill gees yetcoi the act
authcrising the President OF the United States to
accent organize certain volunteer military corps'
and the act supplementary to the same act.
Another bill is reported by the same committee
to amend the existing laws relating to the army one
object OF which is to increase the bounty on enlist
men,s-another TO authorize the appointment, of a
third lieutenant and ad,itioasl Sergeant TO eye,
troop or company in the service of the u. States.
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Some Of The Citizens Of northumberland
EQUITY ~ this State, havc adopted the fol T.
." We ne S4is~riber. d, hereby oor,s o.. 900. =.
Col u. D,wnn.e, Chs,..es i,,,l I,r.os sr'.i !"
81 - ''asfinS I0gcr' Conway, mos Gsst;ns Jp,
Er'wn, =. & lEcc. g. B'a~t w~r 6. nown,nc "
n ,,e hscI' NJ Bali, G. Edwards. ". B.p. Jo..
~, ~ ,,'"9| Henry AID I'los Bal they being ap
p"h.el consa.ttec Tor Northumberland Coaotv
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4 Situation for Private Tutor wanted. a Young gen
teinan who can give satisfactory Testitnomia Is
AS 'i his mora! department and his qualifications to
teacii the. Latin, Greek, and French lapsu,ges.
wishes place 10 private family. For farther par,.
cuars'apply to the Hon. Francis T. Brooke. OF. An
drew Stefenso. of Richmond, VIM. Brooke, of
fr,derie' shurg' or ihos w. * Francis Il, Aaury,
o! Albemarle County.
Dec 90. ,f
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81.

+ UMANITY MILL .9C.2DE.NY-The subj
v scrber returns his grateful ackmowleds enents
20 the public Tor their patronage, and homes from
OF youth, still to obtain that share Of favor which
he deserves.
His school will be opened on the fifteenth day Of
January next for the reception of young IN en- and
boys to be instructed in the Greek, Latin and I'm.
sl'sh languages grammaticaly. Geography with the
use OF the Globes, Mathematics with its application
to Trigonometry and Surveying, Vulgar, Decimal,
and Analytical Arithmetic, Bellies Lettres, and Kea.
ding. Writing and Spelling.
The charge for board, tuition washing, bedding
and Fuel will be an hundred Dollars for the term 70
be paid quarterly in advance. 10 commence ON the
18Th DAY OF January and expire on the 10th day of
Dec following, web the usual VACATION and an extra
charge of two dolls. for cal!des
Dec 81. ~
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