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Feb is-Doa Roderick, u. G. Gillies master
| from New York 20 Bordeaux, or any port o.
France m the Bay, the master the claimant
| condemned i4h April.
March &c. Washington, w Bartlett mas
ter, from Charleston to Portsmouth. or some
other port in the English channel, ). Williams
claimant, restored ON payment OF captors e1
penses Goth May.
March 10.--JOhn, 8. o. Bcckiord, from Bos-
ton 70 TonniDgca, s. Williams the claimant,
co,;1emncd 9Th April.
March lS.-Hotspur, J. Knowles master, r..
Bur. to Bordeaux, the master the claimant,
condemned 18Th April
= Hannah, rec-2 tured from the French, Y.
Dawson master, from Savannah to Portsmouth,,
a Forsyth claimant, i-3h: salvage decreed I4tb
April.
Betsy, J. High master, from N.htz to Bos-
ton, s. Williams claimant, condemned 9th Of
May
March 19.-sarah L1dson, Y. Chase master,
from Charleston to Bordeaux, John Stackhouse
claimant, condemned 2Sth April.
Narch 27-Eclipse, e.. A. Dashiell master,
from Baltimore, TO bordeaux, ". KiriYan claim
ant, condemned 18th May.
March 28.--Clio, J. Goodday raster, hpm
bordeaux to N. York, VIM. Rowlett claimant,
condemned 18th MAY.
Good Intent, +. Smith master, from san-An-
tonic TO Marblehead, in ballast, no claim, con-
demned 18th May.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-10
WAsn1ncrox CITY. J

w AStI / . y U NIIFJ AUbII5l o
BY letters from the Northwestern army
tindcr Gen. Hull, it appears his head-quar-
tiers were at Sandwich on the 18th of July
and preparation was making for the siege of
Maiden.
The British force was superior in mum
bers at that time, although fifty or sixty mi
1itia had deserted from Maiden every day
since the American standard had been erect
Cd on the Canada side-A detachment had
ascended the river LIE French, and taken a
considerable quantity of provisions, which
hadbeen collectedfor the British army. The
enemy's advanced posts had been forced by
detachment under Gel. Cass.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-10
corr OF II LETTER FROM Cox. CAsS 10
CEN HULL.
Sandwieb, UhRer CaHada,


SIR-In conformity with your instruc-
tpns, proceeded with detachment of $50
men, to reconnoitre the enemy's advanced
posts. We found them III possession of a
bridge over the river Canas, at the distance
OF four miles from Maiden. After examin-
ing their position, left one company of ri
hemen, 70 conceal Themselves near the
bridge, and upon our appearance on the OPP
positc side OF the river, to commence firing,
In order 10 divert their attention, and 70
throw them INFO confusion ! then proceed
ed with the remainder of the force about FIVE
miles, to a ford over the Canas and down on
the southern bank of the river.
About sunset we arrived within sight of
the enemy. Being entirely destitute Of
guides, VIC marched too near the bank of the
river, and found our progress checked by a
creek, which was then impossible. We
were then compelled to march up a mile,
~ order 70 effect a passage over the creek.
This gave the enemy ting TO make their ar
Engagements, and prepare for their defence.
On Coming down the creek we found them
formed; they commenced distant FIRE of
muskctry. The rifemen of the detachment
were formed upon the wings, aud the two
companies Of Infantry in the centre. The
NEE noyea ~ With great spirit and alacri-
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-10

6TlfFs cfthe departed Father of his conn
fry"
ResoiUed. That we hold ourselves in rea-
diness to rcpel any invasion OH the rights
guaranteed to US by the Constitution of the
u. States and as tits obvious that there are
British hirelings. spies and their adhcrents,
who are determined if possible to sever
us from our brethren and connect US with
Aliens" we, therefore, do pledge our lives
and all we hold dear, in support of fhc u
nion Qffhe States, and of those rights which
our fathers and brethren have sealed to US
with their blood.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-10
ALExAwDRtA, Aug. s.

The following extract of a letter from "A
gentleman in Baltimore to ms friend IN
this town, thus explains the manner Of es-
cape adopted by some of the gentlemen
whose lives were sought after in the late
Baltimore riot:
"The others woom the mob attacked, af-
fected tobe dead, as if by agreement, and
were laid by the door in pile to about the
number of seven or eight, and one or two
physicians who understood the thing, begged
the bodies for dissection, and by that means
saved them, after they had laid in pile a
bout two hours"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-10
From TIC same. dated

Ef-qf fSoQ1QTctCN, ~. u. July II.
eel have the pleasure of writing to you
from his majesty's dominion. We arrived
here without battle. The terrible reports
which had been circulated of our ferocious
army, had scattered tile Indians and cleared
the way before us. The inhabitants here
expected to be batchered without distinc-
ton and eaten afterwards. They are quite
astonshed to find us no worse than In
dams We are busily preparing for dcs-
cent on Maiden. A scouting party was sent
down yesterday to reconnoitre. They dis
covered guard OF regulars at the bridge of
q small river, within four miles of the fort.
An attack immediately ensued-the enemy
was rapidly reinforced by regulars and In
>dians; but the boys bore so hard upon them,
they were obliged to scamper, leaving some
poor fellows onthe ground. Not one of our
men was hurt--the enemy fired entirely o.
@er their heads. The 4th regiment has
gone down toreinforce our party, and they
are ordered to return. It's expected they
will be attacked by body of Indians on
aheir way. The British have armed our
red broshcrs with guns, tomahawks, spears,
knives and every kind of destructive wea-
pom, suitable for sayages.
:" We have another detachment up the
river in search OF some hidden provisions
A report is just arrived, that they also had
a skirmish. We are just commencing busi-
ness, and there never was collection of
more spirited fellows to carry it on. hope
the government Will reinforce us sufficiently
20 bod the ground we conquer"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-10
FORTY DOLLARS REV SAP.

Runaway from the subscribers, in tha
month OF August, 1871, negro man, by I've
name of JOHN, he sometimes calls his name
JOHN STARKS-we bought him of Abran y.
Hooe, Of King George county, where L suspect
he is now lurking, or it may be possible that
he is in the neighbourllcod of Winchester.-
Any person who will deliver the said Negro TO
ne, or secure him so that get him, shall re-
ceiye The above reward. He is a black nan,
about % years old, straight made, and when
spoken TO. has pleasing countenance, ne mas
4 scar little below his ear, ard Oh ms breast
He Runaway from David Cobb, to whom we
hired hun--he was taken up some time H March
last, and was put in C1lpepper Jail, where he
remained short time, and made his escape.
JOHN & ROBERT LEWIS.
Warren, AlhemSrle, Aug. 4h, 1912. w6p,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-10
RosroN. huIg 81,

Commodore Rodgers's Squadron was fal1s
len in with on the 4:u inst. in lat. 81 II.
long IS. 46.-This Is the last account sy-,
have ofit. The squadron was thea lying toS
The lat and long. in which Capt 5t@nty,
from Gottenburg, fell in with Com. Rodgers
squadron has beenincoTrcctly scated;i, should
have been ;has :: lat. 20, long. a. TINS viii
be found to agree with hissituation on the.
4th inst. as reported By Capt. Smith.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-10
COMMUNICATED.
voLUJNTEER AssocIArIoN.
In King WzEam county, gpgi1lia.

4" hHS-f FH-AM ecbHty, y pSbiH.
WE, whose names are hereto annexed, con-
sidering that it might be necessary, in conse.
quence of War being declared by the Govern
ment of our United States of America, &c a.
gainst the United Kingdom of Great Britain,
&c.-that Home Defence should be prepared
in case OF Invasion or Insurrection, altho' We
are freed by law from militia duty, we come
forward to offer our services for that purpose,
under such rules, regulations and penalties, as
may hereafter be prescribed by a inajspiiy OF
our Company; and further, that eacliof US will,
to save public expense, agiee.t to furnish our
selves with arms ammuniti0p, &C.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-10
CArTAIN uuLL,s CARD.

We observed yesterday on the Exchanse
Coffee House Books, Card fFDln Captain
Hull Acknowledgements mplimenss besto~-y
ed on him by the citizens of Boston and re-
questing that Lieutenant Morris, and the o.
the brave officers and crew, may receive y
share Of their good wishes. We regret that
our limits will not permit Us to publish Il
entire.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-10
Sales at Auction.
ON Monday the 10th day Of August, will be
~ sold, without reserve, at the Auction Store.
OF the Subscribers, large assortment Of
DRY GOODS,
XIZ-

white India Goods, various qualities-64
Cambria Musins-India Cbecks-Chambgays
BED Ticking-Royai Rib--Linen Cambrics-
British Long Cloths--Leno Muslins-Cotton
Administration Cassimere3-Siiks, various
dualities-Cotton Dails-Bonne nets ottoa Pla-
titles Callicoes--Canton Crapes---Beaver
Cloyes--Bird's Eye Gauze, and Spidernett
Muslins-Silk Cords--BiacS NaHkeen--a few
Gases Summer Hais---a large assortment Of
Shoes, and great variety Of ar Gle, too tedious
TO enumerate Terms will be LIBERAL and made,
known at the time OF sale by
Moncure, Robinson e Picasants, T. ne.
Richmond, July %, 1912. tbs.
CT The above Sale is postponed until Tuev>
day. the 1St day of September.
August 10.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-10

lty. After tile First discharge, tie British re.
ltreated-~we continued advancing. Three
times they formed, and as often retreated
We drove them about half mile, when II
became so dark that VIC were obliged to reln-
quisl the pursuit. Two privates in the 4ist
regiment were wounded and taken prisoners.
We learn, from deserters, that niae or ten
were wounded, and some killed. We could
gain no precise information Of the number
opposed to rs. 1t consisted Of cOnsidera-
bic detachment from the DIST regiment,
some.militia and n body Of Indians. The
guard, at the bridge, consisted Of fifty men.
Our rihemcn, stationed on this side the Ca
mas, discovered the enemy reinforcing them
during the whole afternoon. There is no
doubt but their number considerably exceed
q. ours. Lieut.. Col. Miller conducted, in
the mos spirited and able manner. have
every reason - be satisfied with the conduct
Of the whole detac;nent.
Very respectfully,
Sir,
have the honor to be,
Your obedient servant,
(Signed,) LEWIS CASS,
COL Sd Reg't. O. FOL.
His Excellency Brig. Gen. HUH.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-10
Anrust

Capt cambridge, We understand. h.s ben
appointed to take command of the frigata
Constellation, reitting at NYa.tiinsCon-4nd
that he is succeeded IN the Super;atcHdanCe-
of the Navy Yard at CharIe=town, by Caps
Christopher Il. Perlx.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-10

| oPArsenic has;na~ been bzt ITO tte troegss ~,
gHIc' they wess wa,ere,l Two other 6ossesS
drank on, OF the same tough, bat were reso>
vercd by administering NregSF ia them, WHICH
Is said to have the effect Of neurrali6ins arse-
nIc,-fhis IS confirmed by AZ instance, N oUs,
own knowledge, Of a ehild who had sceidcnrtr
swallowed arsenic, recovering 81 the sane -
medy.
The leaders Of 9" the British party in Amsri<
ca" striving hard 70 get TIE Tsirs az Govern.
Dent in their hands SO Thinks I-to- VI seis,"
says soondeitl they will rsiss .ss yeIss,
but some Of them ger tie baitsr--RsI. Reg.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-10

THE Lady who took PAHASOL from tho
L Store OF MIR. John King, through ms
take on Saturday last, viii please TO return il
at the same place, and take her own.
Aug. 10. If.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-10
What Ane-ican-wiiat Titgl1aar can he

The British. i.appears from authentic do
cuments, have committed spoliationS upon
nine hnHdred md seventeen American yes
sells and their cargOes--the greater part Of
which hive been condemned or lost. We put
this qaestion from the fact Would the Bri-
tish had We been at T7ar all the time. had
that balance Of captures over and above
what we should have taken from them Let
tho kirizes daily arriving ia our ports answer
the q.istion.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-10
NOTICE.

THE firm ofMurphy and Crump having been
4 dissolved on the 1st inst, parties concern,
ed are earnestly requested 70 call, without dc.
lay on either Of the subscribers for an adjust.
meat Of their respective accounts.
WILLIAM MURPHY.
JOSHUA CRUAtD
Richmond, Aug 10, 1912 q.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-10

The U. S. frigate Constitution sailed from
Boston On Sunday mornng wiki fine winds
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-10
VINEGAR reatraGees ARsRNIC.

Attic Newmarket Spring Meeting England
three horses died in consequence of a SOLUTION
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-10

IF. then, we should nOs have lost nine hun
dred and seUenfeeH vessels, in war, more
than we might have taken from the enemy.
1t follows, that war would have been more
profitable than negotiation.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-10

IL ~ eAlScCteu the COMPANY wien SOinptcNc
viii amount to 100 Men
~ The official " Report of the Commit
tee appointed to inquire into the cause and
extent of the late commotions in Baltimore"
from its great length, is necessarily deferred
I'LL our next.
- List of non-resdents' Lands, ADVERT
sed 10 be sold in Kentucky for the payment of
taxes may be seen at this Office by those inter-
ested.
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- -
~ ~ -

NEW-YOeE, Angus 5.
A report was in circulation last evenings
that Fort Maiden has been t4ktn by Gezss
Hull
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-10

THE Subscriber having succeeded to the Bu-
siness conducted by the late frm OF Murphy and
Crump, will constantly keep on hand, a Vcll
selected assortment OF GROCERIES, together
with rs geseral assortment Of CHINA, GLASS.
and CR0CKERY WARE, as existing circurt-
stances will admit, winch he will sell on the
most reasonable terms
JQSHVA cBVMP.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-10

FOR SALE,
Twenty-Five Acres Of Land,
in healthy AID pleasant situation, about one
mile below the Church, on the Williamsburg
road, and adjoining the Lands Of Col Il. Adams.
There is growth on the Land sufficient 70
keep it inolosed, also excellent water. An in
disputabie title will be made.-Terms-a Gre
dit of ;, 6, and 9 months to purchasers.
JOHN GLYNN.
August 10. 1t.
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CrxcINNAr1, (ohio, } July IS.


A number of letters of late date have Just
been received from the army.
We hasten to publish the following ex-
TRACTS:
Erract IF a letter from Robert Wallace,
.Iun. abide. CAMP to Gen. Hull, dated
Sand:rich, Upper Canada, July u, 1912.
<s The most of our army landed ON the
British shore this morning, without oppose
ton. The General has issued proclama-
ton to all the inhabitants vino will peacea-
BLY, submit to his authority, and several
have already takeo advantage of the offer.
"Ths has been a most interesting day.
From the preparations of the British, we did
not expect to land WITHOUT a skirmish. But
when the American standard was raised,
both shores re echoed with huzzas!
81 believe we shall soon move down to
Maiden, where all the British ships and
forces areconcentrated-@we shah then have
trial of our strength and spirit"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-10
From the same, dated

..Saadvich, Upper Canada, Joly IA, 1912.
al have the pleasure of writing to you
from TIE British shore, we have come this
far without losing man in battle: we are
now prepared to attack Fort Maiden, which
we shall certaiutXcarry. The Britishcause
is very low in this province, and their milf
tia and Indians are deserving by hundreds
tvs dominiops, Several hundred men and
Indians had been stationed here to prevent
ourslanding. but they fed without firing a
gun.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-10

Two vessels arrived at New-York on Sa
turday; the one from London, with fifty
passengers, the other from Londonderry,
with seventy-onc. The number of emigra-
tons from Great Britain to this country,
has recently been very great.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-10

A number of Indian Chiefs, from tn,
Missouri territory, arrived here ON Sa
turday, under the conduct of Gen Clarke
on visit to the President of the u. States
They appear to be very respectable, ant
are remarkable for their gigantic fgu re
and fine proportion of their forms.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-04-30

hsacred ti0usaai holnd, s.erIiac, in bill
OF exchange, which at par would be worth
three millions, fve hn7dred and fj7y-fot
thousand, ,fve hundred and t7veafy dollars
Surprising Mr.. Foster. through his agents
and the aid of "the British Party in Ame-
RIGA, aid have sold those bills at depre-
citation of exchange, of 20 per cent. still he
would have been able to return to G.. Bri-
tain, and taken from us tvo millions, eieht
hundred and /ory.f5ur Mousand, four hun
dred and sirteen dollars, in hard money
The situation of the British government,
and the miserable shifts to which it is driv-
en- for Specie, may be conjectured from the
above statement. What the effect of such
a state of things in Great Britain would have
been upon us, but for the non-importation
law, may be guessed, but could scarcely be |
calculated. She would have drained us of |
every dollar our merchants could have pur-
chased or sent away.-Dem. Press.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-04-30

curing. ca" vessels boInu 10 France and { }
violating the orders in council, the san, .
vessels and cargoes are immediately sent to
France Protected By ne British cannon !!
Many cases ofthis kind have lately occur
red; and it is utterly inhoSs;6ie for any
fnap TO mistake the true intent and meaning
"f these British edicts, even without refer
cncc to APPROXIMATIONS Of Ah. Foster !!
The trade Hireciiy carried on between
Great Britain and France is immense and
pursued with astonishing avidity when Bo-
''Gharte grants 4 temporary permission in
Going Which he Keeps his eve singly to his
original design of cxhaustiug his enemy. He
Is man OF great calculation and fore
thought; and has around him the greatest
number OF men best skilled in Eoiisics and
s3ar that ever were assembled in council,
whose honestly, however, will permit them
70 use any means to effect their masters OBJ
ioct that Mr. Perceuai, or even lord Castle
re1Jh himself, would resort to!-Yet eve
~ american vessel carrying the same kind
of goods that shc British themselves send to
France, or laden wholly with the produce of
the soil of the United States, bound to
France, becomes ihso .facto good prize the
moment she leaves her own har)or. The
6i2ckaac q Eur2he Is Violated in the Chesa-
fieake bay. s6S
The condition-(which is that use shall
force France To receive British manufac-
lures Dwhereby these orders may be revok
ed, is long known to us. 1t is ably exposed,in
aliits arrogance and deformity. in the docu-
mcnts published at the commencement of
the present session of Congress. 1t is such
as we have not right TO subscribe to, sup-
posing us willing to surrender every preten-
sion to honor; and this attempt to monoho-
Ike tie trade Of hhe q.orfa must be submit
ted to, or resisted. We believe our govern
ment will speedily resolve on the latter. and
not in words only, as they have heretofore
done. There is no hope Of an amicable adj
.justment The present ministry will not be
dismissed by the prince regent, unless they
fail to supply him with zveaith, gvomen and
spine, with the droits ofadmiralfy, at COM
mand, this cannot easily happen. We be-
lieve that PerceUat e Co. are more firmly
fixed in their places than any ministry that
has governed England for years, if we ex-
cept the anticipation that the poignant dis
tress of the people may excite them to such
deeds as shall compel redress of their
grievances.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-04-30
CHARLEsToN, .firH 90.
LATEST FROM FLORIDA.

BY an arrival yesterday from ST. Mary's
we learn, that the U. States brig Vixen. cap
tain GADsDEN, arrived at Amelia on FRI
day last, from off St. Augustine, where she
had been cruizing some days in company
with two Gun-Boats. When she left that
station the Spaniards were still in possession
of St. Augustine. rebels were encamp-
ed near the town. and there were about $50
y. States troops stationed short distance
from their encampment.--It was the opinion
of the officers at Amelia that the fortress of
st. Augustine would be in possession of the
U. States troops before Saturday last.
There were two or three small English
armed vessels in the harbor of ST. Angus
tine when our Gun-Boats were off that
place; and an American boat which was
sent in to sound the bar, was fired upon by
the Spaniards.-Ont the 10th instant, a smart
firing of both great guns and small arms was
heard by our vessels in the ofing, from the
Fort at St. Augustine; but the cause was
not ascertained.
While the brig Vixen was cruising off St
Augustine, she fell in with the British brig
Colibri, and from the manGuvres of the lat
ter Capt. GADsDEN was led to suppose
that ii was the intention or expectation of
her commander that an engagement would
ensue between them, as he made every ex-
ertion 10 get the weather-gage of the Vixen
both vessels had all hands to quarters,
matches lighted, &c but after manGGvring
in this way for about half an hour, they par
ted without either vessel hailing the other.
The Colibri is a much heavier vessel than
the Vixen
The Embargo Law had gone into opera
ton at st. Mary's, & about 90 sail of square
rugged vessels, principally loaded with tim
Der, were stopped.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-04-30
E.r.ract Of a Lefter 10 the Editor.
WAsu1NCToN CRY Anr;; o,

| WAsHINCToN CRY, April 90.
=" Yesterday the House ofRepresentatives
had under consideration resolution from
the Senate for a temporary a1journment-
After amendment attempted, and consider
able discussion. it was moved and seconded,
that the subject be indefinitely postponed !;
and the question being decided by ayes and
noes, there were for indefinite postponement
62-against it 55-7 majority: So that, for
the present, there will be no recess. Not
withstandng this vote, am convinced that
there is an actual majority in favor of short
adjournment; and that the majority against
it is an artificial one. Indeed, should no,
be surprised if the question were brought
up again in ten days or fortnight
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-04-30
Nat. Intel.

The bill for giving TO the state of N. York
an additional District Judge has passed both
Houses of Congress. and only wantsthe sig
nature of the President to become law.
The absence of the present District Judge
(Judge Tallmadge) has, we are informed.
'occasioned vast accumulation of business
in the District Court, which imperiously 49,
CURED the adoption of some such measure
as this
Mr.. Wright's bill for the protection, re-
covery and decentralization of American sea-
men" has passed to third reading in the
House of Representatives. 1t is bill involy-
ing highly important principles, and we shall
present it to our readers entire in our next.
1t declares that impressment shall hereafter
be considered & punished as the offences of
piracy and felony authorises resistance by
force, and rcprisals. Sec.-U.