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BRITISH LICENCES.

A number OF vessels from London and Liver
pool, full of goods, with British licences, have
been taken and carried into Halifax. We think
those who have sailed under the Protecting Lii.
cence o! Admiral Sawyer, with provisions to
Portugal and Spain, will share the same fate.
Those who trust 20 the protecting hand of Bri-
tain will find out their mistake when it is too
late!
The captains who have been carried into Ha-
lifax complain of hard treatment and the plum.
der of their small stores, and some, oil their
W wardrobe, even to their shirt tails
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FLASHING ROW cor So -

London papers to The 5th August have been
received at this office. A few extracts only
are suRjoIned We shall extract more copiousy
in our next.
The British prints inform us that no hostile
measure had been taken by the Brit sh govern
ment except the Embargo, which was laid ON
American vessels on receipt of the news of the
war Why what an evasion is this Tine first
blow struck on the land was by the British for
cess and at the moment this assertion was made
by the British editors, very large leet was fit
ting out To scour our coast. So much Tor Bri-
fish " amityw So much for British m i,nani-
nifty! And we may add so much for British
honor-with the tongue protesting the utmost
forbeaiance, whilst the baud is upIifted TO smite
us
Our readers are also requested to notice the
exultation with which the unustihAble conduct
of the Boston fedcralisis on the declaration OF
war is magnifed, & the honorable notice which
itreceiyes in his majesty's prints When will
this party see It's true interest, and cease TO be-.
the pander to its own shame !
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-09-21

The houses of Aiessrs. Atwaer, * Nargy,
and McDonald'sStorc Il, Detroit, were piAn-
dercd Of every article BY the british.
Americans Can you longer hehcld these
cruelties and indismities with indifference.
Are these "HORK!BLE HE'LL HOUNDS
of savage warfare" to be let loose on youc
wives and children without a uosy On rte all,
tar, fixed as fate, and solemn as death, to ex-
pei the INSTIGArORS of these enorni-
ties from the continent! Names ofslaugh;er
ed women and children call aloud for VEN
.1i6. Rep.isser
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NEw YORK. Sent. 10.


alarming MtelHgcnce.-We have been po-
litely favored with the following Post Script
of letter, written at Piattsburg on We'd
nesday last.
'Since finished my letter, have been
informed, by Gen Moore commanding at this
place, that Judge Hicks has arrived from
Champaign OH the lines, and informed HIM.
that British army Of 1000 men gvere on
their march far this place, by the way of St.
John's. The credit which Judge Hicks gives
to this news induced hun To travel the dis
tance in one hour and 40 minufeS."
" If we consider, that, At this place is con-
centratcd the greatest part of the military
stores and part of the army which are to
operate against the Canadas, We shall
readily perceive the Importance of the
station to the British for if the provisions
and the munitions of war are captured, the
Canadas remain safe at least for this year
{" Gen. Bloomfield arrived here this morn
ing with a reinforcement ct 400 men, which
increases our number to 1900. Gen. Moore
leaveshere this evening for Greenbush topro-
cure an additional number of troops.
Judge Hicks news receives entire Gre
dit, and some of the most judicious and res
pectable people here are making necessary
provisions to remove their families, in case
Of an attack"
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WAsH1weroN CITY. Sept. u.

WAaHINGToN CITY, Sept. II.
Ii having been discovered that there were
Americans on board the British govern
ment schooner Holly, lately arrived al New
York IS Il cartel or fiag Of truce, they were
demanded by the proper authority, givenus
and set at liberty, viz. John Myers OF Geur-
gia, John Barker and Charles Keith, Penn
Syivania, Peter Swarthy Of Massachusetts.
and Cornelius Martin OF New-York. Some
OF them have not seen their friends for ten
years -.Naf IuteEgencer.
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~ACteIVcI ot INC sNuty department from
Captain PoRTEa, IF the United States
tfSate ESSEX, IF 80 guns.
AT SEA, August II, 1912.
SIR,
Ihave the honor to inform YOU that on the
18th his Britannic majestl's Soop of war A
lert, captain L. l.. p. Laugharne, ran down
on our weather quarter, gave three cheers,
and commenced an action (if so mi
fling skirmish deserves the name) and
alters minutes firing struck her colors, with
z feet water in her hold, much cut to pieces,
| and three men wounded.
lneed not inform you that the officers and
crew OF the Essex behaved as trust all a.
meTicans will in such cases, and it is only to
be regretted that so much zeal and activity
! could not have been displayed on an occasion
| that would have done them more honor.
| The Essex has not received the slightest III
| jury.
The Alert was out for the purpose of TAX
| ing the Hornet!
have the honor to be, with great respect,
| your obedent servant,
(Signed) d. PORTER.
Hon. PAUL HAMILTON,
Ssc''y of,he Marcy, Washington.
AT SEA, August 90.
SIR-Finding myself much embarrassed
by the Alert from the great number of pri
| sonerS we have already made (about 5O0)
concluded that before our ar rival in Anne
RIGA the number would be considerably aur-
mented, and as found my provisions and
water getting short, and being well satisfied
| that plan mad been organised by them for
rising On the ship in the event of an engage
mcnt; considered it to lie the interest of
my country to get clear of them as speedily
as possible, particularly as | was well as
| su"ed that immediately on their arrival in
ST johns an equal number Of my country
| men would be released, and find q sure and
! immediate conveyance. | therefore drew
up written stipulations corresponding with
the accompanying letters; threw all the
guns OF the Alert overheard; withdrew from
her all the men belonging to the Essex; ap-
pointed Lieut.. j P.Wiimer TO command her
as a cartel, put all my prisoners on board
her and dispatched her for ST. John's, in
Newfoundland, with orders to proceed from
thence to New-Yurk with such Americans as
he may receive IN exchange
Alta more suitable opportunity shall do
myself the honor so lay before ypu copies of
every paper relative to this transaction, and
sincerely hope that my conduct in this affair
may meet with your appreciation.
AS the Essex has been SO annoying about
Bermuda, Nnva-Scotia and Newfoundland,
l expect / shall have to run the gauntlet
through their cruisers; YOU may, however.
rest assured that all ship of her size can
do shall be done, and whatever may be our
fate Our country shall never blush for us.
have tine honor, &c.
(sisned) u. PORTER.
Hon. PAUL HAMILTON,
Secretary q he May, Washington.
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From HALIFAx, Soul. 1919.

"Sincc mine OF the 29th August, have
had an interview with Admiral SAWYER
he informs me all the ships having pretec-.
tons from the British Go, ernment, must re-
main here without trial until ne receives in
st uctions concerning them from England,
and is of opinion they will all be released We
~ SOON"
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Nat Int.
LoNDoN, Aug. 1.

LoNDoN, Aug. 1.
We wish still TO observe the same fcrbear-
ance which We protested yesterday, from all
comment upon the complaints in the message
from the American President, which forms the
groundwork OF the act declaring war against
Britain. We wish not to irritste animositicS
which we hope are now at an end, nor 20 in
flame grievances which We hope are superse-
ded and buried m oblivion by the arrival OF the
intelligence OF the total repeal Of the orders in
council The only measure yet adopted by our
government IN way OF retaliation, is that ofan
embargo. Orders were issued yesterday for
OBTAINING all American vessels in orr ports
and for scizing and bringing in all found ON the
high seas. These vessels will be restored in
the event OF an amicabc arrangement. II has
been stated that an understanding IS agreed 10.
on by the American merchants, according IN
which, some Of these vessels, now loaded for
the United States. are 90 sail Tor Haitian under
convoy, 70 DO giycn az there if the war should
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Com. Adu,

oCIJt. Is.
The privateers "United We Stand" and
Divided We Fall" ,sre chased into the
Bay second time on Friday evening, by three
British frigates---but as soon as it was dark,
they put to sea again, and have 10 doubt pro-
cceded their cruise. The benjamin Frank
I'm privateer went to sea on "Wednesday.
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would have been brilliant and successful as
it now is disastrous and diShonorablc.
Very respectfully, sir,
have the honor 20 be,
Your most obedi.nt servant,
LEWIS CASS, Col
Sd Regt. Ohio Vol.
The hon. WILLIAM EUsTIs,
Secretary az Var.
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C4P7.iIN HULL.

The Common Council cfthe City Of N. York,
have UN1NIJfOUSL1' Resolved,
"That the freedom Oft C.ty be presented
to Capt HULL in Gold Box, with an appropri
ate inscription, and that His Honor the Mayor
be requested TO forward the same, with copy
of this resolution"
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From the Bu6aioe Gazette Of Sett. l..

The latest accounts from Detroit say, that
the British had taken nearly ali the pubic
stores to Maiden, and had demolished the
fort. There had been some plundering.
After the capitalization OF Mackns. the Bri-
fish bert their course for our fort at Chicau-
ga, on lake Michigan, which is in their pos
session before this.
The Steam Boat arrived last evening from
Albany. Passenger, Albert Gallatin. Esq.
We learn, that the regular forces at the head
quarters at Grccnbusll, amount TO 5000 men.
1000 under Gen. Bloomfield had gone to
Piattsburg. There was nothing new from
the frontiers.
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81 Towns 20 be heard from, most Repub-
ican most Of which nave not been repre-
sented heretofore. From this you will see
there can be no doubt that eUery dehart-
ment of tine government 1oiH be Republican
BY Increased majorities."
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-09-21

Yesterday, Lieut.. CRANE and the Crew ofthe
late U. 5. brig Nautilus, came up from Halifax
IN Cartel On his arrival he informed Com.
modore RoDCgRs that he had SIX of his men
put IN irons AMI were to he sent 10 England to
DC tried for their lives, the Commander at Ia.
iilax charging them with being Engiishmen-
upon which Commodore RODGERS stopped a
Car el which nad just got under way for Hall
fax, with 100 English prisoners, and took out
twelve men AS hostages for the six Americans
Let this system be resOlutely pursued, and
we shalt not again have American seamen hung
np at the TGrd arr, OLA British frigate with inn
punity, as was the poor fellow who was taken
from on board the American frigate Chesa.
6enke :
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BosroN, Sept. -.
VERMONT ELECTION.

Extraet cfa leste, from Montpelier, Fcranont,
TO a Sen:IensSn in BostOn, dated Sept. 7, 1912.
81 send you the GLoRIoUs result of our r.
lection.-Tae representation in the following
Counties is, in 1917 Towns
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neighbouring clergyman sufficiently notorious
has lately, i,"m his pulpit, Old h. parishior.
ers,l the Federal leaders vet find it prudent and
necessary TO conceal their operations.
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COPIES OF LETTERS

Received at the Nary DEPARTMENT from
CAPTAIN PoRTER, IF the United States
tifSate ESSEX, Of 80 guns.
AT SEA, August II, 1912.
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Ne ~ YORK, Dee. -.

Ian. Press.
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freedom, md property tanp'ed upor; she
viii. defend them 10 the last drop OF hcr blood. |
Hitherto the general zeal against the cnciny
clearly evimces how powerfully our empire
Is guarded by the unt,auutei spirit Of it's sens.
Thus, no one dospairS; nor is this time 20
despair when every c',Ss &C the empire is in
sp:rcd Win courage md firmnesS-whcn the
| en-my with the remainder Of his daily de-
cicasing forces, vt distance from home, in
| the midst Of \ numerous people, is surround
eG by onr armies, one of which stands before
him, anil the other three cn,icavorirg to CT:
oil his retreat, and to prevent him from ,e-
ceiving any fresh reinforcements-when
Spain has not only thrown off his yoke but
also threatens 70 invade his territories--
when the greatest part of Europe, (exhaus,
ted and enslaved by him) serving him iuvo.
voluntarily, is anxiously and impatiently a.
waiting the moment when she shall tear
herself from his heavy and insupportab.S
chlins-when his own country sees 10 end I,
the torrents of its b!oolshed for his ambit
ON.
In the present disastrous state of huma,
affairs, will not thar country acquire eterna
t2n'e, which after encountcring ~. the iuevi
table Gesolations OF war, shall ak last, by pa
; hrncc and ntre1itlity, succeed in procuYin,
Gn cquitaDie and permanent peace, not on,
for itself, but also for other movers, nay, c
ven for those who are unwil!ingly fghtin.
against as? 1t is gratifying and natural fo
generous nation to render coed for evil
Almighty God turn thy merciful eye :,
thy supplcating Russian Church. Vouch
safe courage and patience to thy people
struggling III just cause, SO that they ma
thereby overcome the enemy, and in sayinc
themselves, may also defend the freedom o
kings and nations.
ALEX AMBER.
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NORFOLK, December 10.
ARRIVED

In Hampton Roads, Brig Pressage, Ruth
erford, Is days from New-York, Bound IN
the Rappahannock.-Dec. II, at s, A. N. rs
leagues E. by n. from Cape Henry. was
captured by british squadron, consisting
OF the Poicters -. Acasta, and an other fri
gate and brig-papers taken ON board the
Acasta, and ordered Capt. X. to Law to until
day Fight, when it would be decided whether
the brig should be burnt or sent in. In the
morning blowing so heavy boats could not
pass from the trisatc to the brig; gave chace
to two sail to the southwark and ordered
Capt. X. to follow, which he did u,ider easy.
sail, until they had got 4 great distance to
leeward, when he hauIeil his wind for Cane
Henry.-hll the briggs papers ase on beard
the Acasta Dec. 10, about / 2 Leagues East
rom Cape Henry, spoke the schr.Excharge,
farris, OF Boston, from Baltimore bound to
New-Yorh. Proceeding from Baltimore to
this port for hands, was blown out of the
Capes. Had only boy besides the capsan
on boartl--had lost all the water off deck
supplied him with two small easks--Intend-
ed to make the first por, to the southwark
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baltimore, Dec. 9.
PENNSYLVANIA LEGISLATURE.
Mr.. GEMN1L's RosoLUr1oNs,

Mr.. GEMMIL's RESOLUTIONS,
On Me subject ofhe War, sc. Read il,
!he Senate Of Pennsylvania, Dec $, 1912.
Viewing the present state of our foreign
relations, we, with astonishment and regret.
behold the Emperor Of the French, Withhold
ding from our country, those indemnifca-
lions which ought to have been rendered
with liberality and promptness.
After the injustice of Great Britain had,
by long continued practice, acquired the
name of right: after forbearance and ne
gociating policy Of the American Govern
ment, had assumed the appearance and in
Cured the name of co7yardice War is
reluctantly, unavoidably, but decisively de-
clared.
With condescension unexampled-with
love Of peace which cannot be exceeded,
except by that Divine Fountain from which
it proceeds, the President of the u States,
in the same despatch, announces to the Brit
ish government, the existence of war, and
the equitable, easy, and honorable means,
by which its progress might be arrested,
and its calamities permanently prevented.
Bnt this extraordinary proof of humane
and pacific disposition is treated with con-
tempt. Familiarized to- the slaughter OF
man around our globe, his Britannia males
ty prefers the eifusion of human blood, be-
fore suspension of the grossly immoral
practice OF impTessment, even during the
short space OF an armistice agreed ON for
the purpose of negotiating just and hon
CRADLE peace nay, before simultaneous
relinquishment of that practice, and AN ex-
clusion by the American government, of
British seamcn from our navy.
But what atrocities are too enormous 10
be found in that government, whose char
acteristical features are cruelty and perii1y !;
which stimulates the savage to drench his
tomahawk and scaping knife, in the blood
OF our frontier men, women and infants
which making the most solemn profession
OF friendship and peace, strives by the ma
Ignant breath Of It's secret emissariesto kin
die in our ration, dissatisfaction, discord, re-
bellion, civil war, with all its sangunary and
horrible consequences! Thus is extinguish-
ed, IN the American government, and ~ G.
very American bosom, the last hope of fin
ding in the conduct Of Great Britain towards
the United States, single voluntary act of
justice or humanity.
Impressed with these considerations, ard
others Of a collateral and subordinate ma
ture: We The Senate and House If Re-
trestHtati0es offhe Com DioH7yeaIfh ofPeu1t-
syiUania, IN General .4ssembV met, do a.
dept the following resolutions
1st. Resolved, That the declaration Of
war against the united kingdom, of Great
Britain and Ireland, issued by the general
Oh the 18th Of June last, is the
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result of solemn elaboration, sound wisdom,
and imperious necessity.
2d. Resolved, That the sword being
drawn, should never be sheathed till our
wrongs are retlressed, onr commerce rp-
fettered, and our citizens freed from Tie
danger OF British impressinent, of impri-
sonment In the floating dungeons of the Brit.
ISM navy, and the painful necessity OF fight
ing the battles OF a detested enemy against
their fathers, their brethren, their native
country and their friends
Sd. Resolved that to exert all the cner-
gies OF his body, of his mind, and of his pro-
perry, TO bring the existing war to a speedy,
Just and honorable issue, and to teach our
| inso!cnt foe, that the Am. ricans are as free
from tinidty and weakness in battle. rs
from covert and disguise in negotiating, /.
duty. which every citizen of the Union
| owes TO himself. to his country, and to his
God.
All. Resolved, Thattruc liberty of speech
and or the press, should remain unimpair-
ed-the laws on treason be immediately ard
| carefully revised and treason;bl. words
ana acts, be more minutely and inlelgibiy
defined.
5th. Resolved, That with painful rerre,
we contemplate the refusal, by the execu-
tive authorities of two states in the Unicp.
| to furnish, on the Presidents demand, their
quota of militia for the defence of the sea
| coast: and that whatever measures the
wisdom OF the National Legislature may a.
coft on this lamenrable subject, shall meet
our concurrence and receive our support.
OH. Resolved, That the promp,ness, tie
zeal. and the wisdom, with which the Co
vernon OF this Commonwealth executed the
orders Oh the President. since the COM
mencement OF hos,ilitcs, entit!e him to the
gratitude of this General Assembly of Penn
syivania. and of the nation.
7th. Resolved, That's to attain and defend
our rights against England and France. or
against any aggressing power upon earth.
we will rally and fight, and conquer OF die,
under the banner of that omnipotent God.
VINO, enliSh'ening the councils and invigo-
rating tho armies of the revolutionary war.
conducted our country to victory, to indie
Pendence, to happiness, to glory.
9Th. Resolved, That the Governor of this
commonwealth he Instructed TO transmit a
copy OF these resolutions to the President of
the United States, with request that he
| communicate them to Congress.
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A letter received in this city from res
pectable commercial house in LirerpocI,
dated 10th October, says, "The quantity
of letters Of marque and reprisal against the
United States has caused lively &c mand
for several articles OF American produce,
and Gotten has advanced since the 5th inst
Id. to lid. per ID. good Tobacco Id. to ID.
and ordinary Id. 70 Id. per ID. and Ashes
IS. TO f.. per cwt Turpentine is held at PTS.
TO 3Os per c9t. and Tar at SO to COS. but
these prices have not yet been given. Wheat
has advanced Is. per 79lb. the General E.
lection now going on having prevented sup
plies from coming forward"
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A short time aAer this achievement, CO
lionel Wynder, with a column of three hun
dred regulars from his regiment embarked
(whether with an intention to cross the river
or 20 reconnoitre, we know not) at the mouth
Ct Con]ockety creek, behind Squaw Island,
and alter passing the foot of the Island, drop
ped Few minutes down the river, on the
Snemy'S shore, when the boats were furious
y attacked with grape and musketry, from
a considerable force on shore, which had
lam IN ambush; the fire was very spiritetlly
returned from the boats for several minutes.
Seeing, however, the danger of efiecting
landing against a superior force on shore
possessing every advantage, the boats re-
turned with small loss in killed and woun-
dcd.
A detachment Of Colonel Porter's light
artillery had now passed over to Squaw Is
land, where two pieces played upon the G.
! nsmy with some effect. From an early hour
! IN the morning until twelve o'clock, the sc
! 'erai batteries 1T Black Rock, mounting %,
| IL, IL and Founders played upon the OPP
posite shore. The enemy returned but &.
few shot from FOUNDER, which had es-
capped spiking.
Between nine and ten o'clock, three sal
tors embarked in a boat, passed over the
/
| house OF Is. Harrison, and TO the house and
store OF Mr.. Douglas, which were consumed.
Htter remaining OH that shore about two
hours, they returned with a boat loaded
with provisions taken from the houses-
We understand that this act was unautho-
| rised.
From seven until ten Or eleven in the
| morning, tnere was Il Constant embarka.ion
OF troops at the Navy Yard, and before the
hour Oh eleven there were about fifty boats
loaded and stationed in shore, awaiting the
signal to make a descent. The day was fine
the troops were in excellent spirits--no
opposing force appeared ON the shore. A
Nag was now sent by gen Smysh to the Bri-
sish COMMUNICATIVE flag returned-the
troops III the boats were ordered to debark
and the volunteers, who were in readiness
tor embarkaton, were ordered back TO their
| respective encampments. Since which pc
Rod, several movements have taken place,
but as We are in possession of no official
statements, we can at present give no further
account; perhaps, indeed, hereafter, some
satisfactory statement may appear.
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CHILEcoTHE, Dec.

We are informed that Gen. Winchester
has arrested Brig. Gen. Tupper-for what
particular causes we have not understood.
In consequence Of which, General Upper
left the army and proceeded on to Franklin
ton. at which place was General Harrison.
Upon his arrival, he rendered his sword to
him. and requested an investigation of his
conduct. Gen. Harrison politely refused the
acceptance OF it, and requested him to give
himseifno uneasiness, but to resume his COM
mand.