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Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-09-02

is, Baron de Krusemark, Mai. Gen. of His
Majesty the King of Prussia, &c His Majesty
the Emperor of the French, King OF Italy, sc.
Mr.. Hughes Bernard, Count Mafet, Duke OF
Bassano, &C. his Minister for foreign affairs,
who after having communicated their respec-
tive full powers, agreed upon the following
Articles -
Art. l. There shall be a defensive alliance
between his Majesty the King Of Prussia and
His Majesty the Emperor Of the Ffcnch,
King of Italy, their Heirs and Successors, a.
gainst all the powers of Europe with whlchei-
Their of the contracting parties has or shall en-
ter into war.
Art. II. The two high contracting powers
reciprocally guarantees to each other the lnte-
gritty of their present territory.
Art. III. In case Of the present alliance be-
ing brought TO effect, and every time when
such case shall happen, the contracting pow
ers will fix upon the measures needtui to be
taken by particulars conventions.
Art. w. Every time that England shall
make any attempts upon the rights OF com
merce, either by declaring in a stale of block
ade the coasts Of one Or otherof the contract
ing parties, or any other disposition contrary
to the maritime rights consccrated BY the
treaty of Utrecht, all the ports and coasts OF
the said powers, shall be equally interdlcted
to the ships OF neutral nations who suffer the
independence of their flag to be molested
Art V. The personal---very. shall be ratified,
and the notifications exchanged at Berlin,
within the space of ten days, or sooner, if pos
sible. Done and signed at Paris, the oath
of February, 1912.
(Signed) The Duke-of BAssANo,
The Baron KRUsEMARK.
BERLIN, June s.
According TO our Gazettes, the Marshal of
the Empire, Duke Of Tarento, who, as we
have been informed, has been named TO the
command fthe Prussian corps, under the Or
dcrs Of Gen. Grawert, passel through Ko-
nigsburg on his way to Memei.-Same faf1er.
PALERMo, May %
An expedition is fitting out here but lis
strength, destination, and every particular
connected with it, is kept profound secret
G1BRALrAR, June s.
The Regency of Tripoll has declared War
against Spain.
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PLYMOUTH. July s.

Mr.. Stone, an American gentleman, charg-
ed with dispatches, arrived from London this
morning, and Immediately embarked on board
the Grace Cartel, for Moraix, There IS
very large fleet off this port, coming from the
Westward, supposed to be the homeward
bound Mediterranean fleet, under the convoy
ofhis Majesty's ship Victorious, and the Rive
Ii, her prize.
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The approaching elections, particularly that
OF the State of Pennsylvania, are fraught with
the most important consequences, both as
they relate TO the administration of the state
and general government. It's earnestly to be
hoped that zeal and activity commensurate
to their importance will be exercised, and that
no vote will be lost or thrown away by neglect
or false notion of moderation. Gaz.
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land, il would have led to peace without the
necessity of a blow; but had war become una
poifable it would have led to honor and to VIC
tory, instead Of the defeat which must ever
await the premature efforts of presumptuous
incompetency.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-20
FEMALE PATRIOTISM!

Mrs. MARY PRUITT, wife of Mr.. John
Pruitt, of AObeville District, is the motAer OF
sixteen children-l4 sons & two daughters
Eight OF the sons are on the muster roll, the
eldest of whom commands Company in the
lst reg't. OF the militia of this state. Several
of these children are we'll settled and live
comfortably on their own farms. Mr.. John
Pruitt, the father, is an independent farmer,
clear of debt and enjoys ease and plenty a
MD the smiles of his family and the good
will and esteem Of his neghbors.
Lieut.. James Black was Recruiting i'm the
neighborhood of Mr.. Pruitt, and the 7rh and
9Th sons, warmed by the sacred love OF
country, and glowing with patriotic zeal, e.
vinced disposition to enlist. Mr.. Pruitt,
tho revolutionary soldier, and having at
heart thesnonor and interest of his country
gave way to Maternal affection, and hesitated
about yielding his assent that his sons might
enter the army ; but determined not to ex-
ercise his authority to prevent them, he sent
Mrs. Pruitt his wife, to the place of rendez-
vous, to use her influence ON the occasion
The music commenced, and its influence
on the sons was so visible to the mother that
she abandoned all opposition and Immediate
ly addressed them as follows -" MY chill
dren, l will not say one word nor shed a tear
to oppose your wishes-go and serve your
country like men."-The boys took the boun-
", and she sent home for their clothes.-
When about to leave them, she spoke to them
as follows -" My sons do not shed a tear
and | will not shed one--go in Gods name
if you fall in your country's cause l will
not regret it-be virtuous, faithful and hon
est, and my fears are at All end"
This conduct is worthy of imitation and
cannot be too much admired and praised in
the present Crisis. The heroic firmness and
public virtue Of the Spartan females IS again
realised in our day and country. Let those
who think lightly of female virtue and pa
triotism read this and blush for shame In
the revolutionary war our females acquitted
themselves well, and so will their daughters
of thepresent day.--dnti- Monarchist.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-20
TRENTON, August 10.
ADDRESS.

TO the Presiient Qfhe United States.
SIR,
Believing it would be pleasing to you, at
this crisis, to be acquainted with the scnti-
ments and views of your constituents in eve
~ part Of the Union, the Convention of Re
publican Delegates from the several coun-
ties Of the State Of New Jersey, take the H.
berry OF addressing you on behalf oftheir con.
stiJacnts and themselves.
They have seen with appreciation the long
continued and often-repeatcd efforts of the
Government of the United States to preserve
20 the country the blessings Of peace, and at
she same time to maintain the honor and in
dependence Of the nation. Negotiation has
at length been abandoned as hopeless-Re.
sistance has been commenced as the last re-
sort To retreat from the contest now.
you'd indeed justly subject our government.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-20
LIZ SAGE's ATLAS.

PROPOSALS for publishing by subscription.
translation, from the French, of A. Lee
Sage's Historical, Genealogical, CHRONOLOGICAL
and Geographical Atlas BY p. BLoND1N.
CONDITIONS.
The Historical Atlas viii Contain thirty one
original tables, and five additional charts, bS
the translator.
These thirty six charts will equal in every
respect the Portraiture of English History and
the Historical Map OF the United Kingdom OF
Great Britain and Ireland, XlII. and XIV which;
accompany these proposals
} These charts have been selected for speci-
men, because taeir contents, being familiar to
the generality of American readers, the public
are enabled to judge OF the undertaking, and its
execution.
The delivery will be made monthly, by two
sheets at a time, soon the subscription Will
defray the expenses.
The price to subscribers Will be one dollar
and twenty FIVE cents for every sheet, to be paid
at the time Of delivery
The subscription list once closed, the price
viii be enhanced to purchasers.
Philadelphia, April 13, 1872.
TINS work has two great Visions
The fTSt gives general view OF the Geogrs.
ply, the History, the loyal Genealogy, tie sta
tistics, including the population, the ruducti-
ons, and all the internal resources of the enci-
emf world, from the creation OF Christ, anu Of
the modern world, from Christ to the present
period.
The second gives specific account of all the
preceding circumstances and relations OF the
States, kingdoms, and Nations of the world.
closing with an ample and detailed view OF the
United States, in ali their bearings, both in their
edcra and state sove eighties.
subscriptions received at the store Of s.
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work may he seen.
August 90. utt
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AppOmattox River Lottctr.

| THE Commissioners Of the Lower kpporaattox
River Lottery, have much satisfaction IN an.
nouncIng TO the public that the injunction late4
! y awarded by the Chancellor, prob lbitug them
from collecting the amount Of their notes from
adventurers, and paying their PR Is to fortui
nate holders tickets, is aissoEVeG; ard thar
they arc proceeding to collect the money due.
with all the expedition in their power They
regret to state, however, tina they have boen
advised that the dissolution Of the Injunction
does not put the subject Of litigation forever ae
rest, sine different dccisi n ma POSSIBLY be
yet decreed by the chancellor or tile court OF
appeals. Under these instances, they call upon
those indebted to them, to be punctual in max
ing payment according to the tenor OF their res,
pective notes, and assure thc holders of prizes,
chat as soon the money due shall be collect
ed, they viii pay TO each individual whatever he
may appear at this time entitled to receive, on
obtaining from such individual, bond with suf-
hcient security, that they shall be re paid The
money so paid TO him, provided redrawing of
the Lottery shall be hereafter decreed by tho
Judge ofthe Richmond Chancery District court,
Dr. the court of Appeals.
b. order gfthe Contnrirsiopers,
SAMUEL TURNER, SecC.
August 90 l.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-20

hor,ie % savages, we had come with tho ten
aha-k and scalping knife, and that with
ruthless fury we would burn, murder, and
destroy Ill that we could find without dis.
elimination. Here we found property to
the amount of four or FIVE thousand dollars,
which has been brought to camp and pro-
perly disposed of.
" But here the subject must change. It's
hue becomes more sanguinaTy. An express
has just arrived from Il detachment of the
army, sent by the brig ,1ier general towards
fort Maiden, under the command cf Col.
M'Arthur On the arrival of this force
(l50 men) within seven miles of the fort, it
WAS attacked by considerable body of In
dims headed by British Officers The
engagement continued for two hours, aud
would have continued longer had not cur
men run out of ammunition. A retreat con-
sequently became necessary. Two of our
men were wounded, and we hear that FIVE
Indians and one British officer have been
killed and seven wounded.
81 most sincerely hope, that few days
more will terminate the tedious inactivity of
our campaign. During the next week,
have reason to believe that an attack will
be made on Maiden. At all events, that
fort will most undoubtedly be ours within
twenty days, or some unlocked for disaster
or fatality must attend our arms and impede
our progress. We are now in Canada, and
her strong holds must be ours.
am sorry to inform you, that among
the prisoners lately taken by the British is
Thomas Lloyd, formerly of Pittsburgh"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-20
FoR TIE IRGU&.
VINO IS THE MAN, THE HAPPY NAN

WHO IS THE MAN, THE HAPPY NAN?
Who is The man. the hdppy man ?
Tell me, We knowing, II you can
Can it be he who lives in broils,
Or he who fcasts on blood-stained spoils
Can 1t be he who rants and roars,
And on the wing OF tunIult scars
The Statesman, who, his country gulls,
And from each pique, some dOuceur culls !
Is II the Judge, demure and grave,
Who's oft OF Prejudice the slave;
Whose big seltwisdom spurns the laws,
and sets at nought the widows cause;
Whose conscience is not worth song,
And who can miagie right and wrongl
Is IT the Lawycrl tie whose tongue
From weeping Orphans, rights has wrung
Whose keen, prevaricating cant,
OF sings to death, the chiid OF zoant
Whose good and evil are the same.
The price of Gold or wicked Fame!
Is it the Quack, whose nostrum cures,
Destroy the sick, TO heap his stores
The braying Clerk, who breaches peace,
But to purloin the golden fleece
is it the cozenug Divine,
Whose bosom is silver mine;
Whose pulse beats dollars every round,
Whose veins are like Pactalus bound?
Is 1t the calculating elf,
Who thinks of aought beside himselfa
Tell me, We knowing, for you can, }
Which character displays the man,
The happy, haPey, happy man }
You say, he's not within this round:
Then suhO as he 2-where to be found
He who adores ms Maker-Cod,
Obeys his laws aud fears his rod
He who abstains from guilt and blood,
Whose only aim is to do good
Who loses his neighbor as himself,
And revels not on i'll got pelf;
Who hates revenge and justly lives,
Aud every injury forgives
Who proudly smiles amid the storm,
And does his vicious friends reform,
His maynard passions-aH control,
And deal out bliss on every soul;
.fust 10 hinlScLfand others TOO
lie is the real man, we vow.
Where to be found In humble life,
Attended by virtuouS wife
HinpSe(f and partner all in one,
Devoted to Observation-Disclosures
Lent to their friends, to DO an aid,
In every stage OF misery's need
A6ove lou spdnt, beneath pro ud state,
Not either mean OF too ekate
Blest with sweet peace and com bctence,
In morals pure, oil Heavenly sense;
Bkest TO eajoy, and proud to bless,
And share the all, that they possess
In doing good, they hap'ly strive,
And AUe TO die, and die to live;
They live and die on Gods own plan. ,
Thus 6iest, he IS, Gf right we scan,)
The dappy, haRa;, happl man. }
MELVILLE.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-20

to the s;igma of pusillaniuity, and our people
to the charge of want of patriotism.
On behalf of the Republican citizens of this
state, and of ourselves, we, therefore, Sir,
assure you, we are now as much in favor of
vigorous prosecution of the war until our
wrongs are redressed and oar rights respect
ed, rs we have heretofore heen of the pre-
servation ofpeace, while it could be maintain
ell without a surrender of our rights and in
tercSts. And we are fully ofopinion that the
confidence of the friends of Government in
New-lersey, will be increased rather than
diminished, by the measures adopted by the
general government for the support OF our
unquestiouable and inalenable rights.
Permit US, Sir, to add, that your conduct,
as well in your endeavors to preserve peace,
as in your final recommendation of a resort
to arms, meets with our most decided appro-
baton.
BY order of the Convention.
BENJAMIN LUDLOW, President.
GEORGE CASSIDY, Sec'ry.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-20
A NOTED BUGBEAR.
BENJAMIN LUDLOW, Esq.
President, &c. &c.

A citizen Of Connecticut has published
paper under the head of the Cyiqis, address
ed to 80 IN, citizens otVbgb1ia, The Caro-
haao and Georgia, which contains the follow
ing bold threat
" TO tell you the truth, southern brethren.
zOe DO WJT INTEND 10 LIVE mo
IHER YBAR, under The PRESENT natl
oHaS measures and ADMINISTRATION"
We pass over the turtitude of such doc
trinc--satisfied of the irhotence of its a,iyo.
cates to effect their purposes of discord.-
New England is 50 dependent on the south
ern and middle states, that she cannot exist
without them. Who then can discover where
interests unite New England has ships. in
numbers-yery good And, We have pro-
duce-NVhch OF the two is more indispen5a-
bic, the empty tonnage or the cargol This IT,
Mon is not bound and neld together by words /.
mutual interests render it indissolublc.
JIIfg.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-20
LANCASTER. Aug. IL

hhNShS bH, avg. H.
Bad Nezvs.-We are sorry it is our duty
TO state that we have just seen letter which
we know to- be genuine, from an officer in
the north western army, dated Sandwich,
July 28th, which states that Fort Mackinac
has been taken by party of about 1000
Indians, headed by so English under the
command of one Askins. The garrison con-
sisted of go or 70 men. The Indians were
Socks, Dclawares, and Chippeways. The
two latter were hitherto considered friendly
to the United States; but no doubt have
been recently induced by the British to take
up arms against US. Two fine vessels were
taken at the same time. Gen Hull had not
yet taken " Fort Amherst."s Numerous
difficulties had presented themselves-Our
brave troops were without artillery. A coun-
Gil of war had been held OH the 9th, when
it was agreed to take the fort by storm.
The scaling ladders were preparing for the
occasion.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-20

VIRGINIA:
At Rules holden IN the CLERKS Office Of the .Su.
periOr Copyf Of Chancsry far The Richmond
District, the lIth day Of july, 1912.
Robert Campbell, PltG.
AGAINST
William o. Winston, late sheriff of Hanover
county, To whom the Estate of John Hicks
was committed by the Court of the said co,in
ty, Robert Hick and john Hicks, infant chi!-
dren OF the said John Hicks, decd by Peter
Nelson their GUARDIAN, Robert Duncan and
Edmund, John, Robert, Susan, FItsey, and
Nancy Duncan, infant children of the said
Robert Duncan, by the SAID Robert assigned
their Guardian, to defend them in this suit.
Nathaniei S. Dutafn and Sally his wife, iata
Sally Hicks, William Jones and Benjamin b.
Ford, Def..
TNHE defendant BENJAMIN Il. Ford, not nav.
Il ing entered his appearance and given Sc
curity according TO the Act of Assembly and
the Rules this Court, and it appearing BY sa-
tistactory evidence, that he is not an inhabuant
of this country: 1t is ordered, That the said
defendant do appear here on the first day OF
the next term and answer the bill of the plain-
tiff and that copy Of this order be forthwith
inserted in some newspaper published in the
City of Richmond, for two months successive
ly and posted at the front door OF the Capitol.
in the said City.
Copy-~Teste,
WIN. W. HENING, C.
July 80. WSr-.
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VJIE Subscribers have kqfefy eStabHshed
Il n THINE FdCTORY, and iqtend
KEELING on hand SEINE ard SEWING
TWINE. They have also iqrge quaint
y ofCORDAGE and YARNS, 7phieh Mey
7viH 8eH on very moderate terms.
Ihhhcation for the aboUc articles TO be
mate at their RoPE- WAX, or at the Stores
Of Messr8. SHELTON y FINNEy and IsAAc
WHITE.
JOHN S. SHELTON & Co.
Hugu8t 20. 4zu
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= Fors Maiden.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 12.
ORDERS IN COUNCIL OFF.

The prince regent has at last made up
his mind to take offthe orders in council
Unfortunately for the British government,
they have been anticipated in their good in
teutions. The eclat that was expected to
attend this friendly concession, has been en-
sircly destroyed by our doing it some time
ago for ourselves. The declaration of war,
we apprehend, completely rescinded the or
derS i'll Council.
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VIRGINIA ARGUS.
RI CH M q ND:
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 1879.
COMMODORE RODGERS.

A letter from respectable gentleman in
NorfYlk, received by Tuesday nights mail,
says, that, by an arrival at that place in a
few hours from the Capes OF Delaware, in
teiligence is brought, that Commodore Rodg-
ers' squadron WAS seen, with a number of
prizes, (the letter says 80 or 400 going into
the Delaware. We much fear that this news
is too good to be true.
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New Military Works.
Just RsceiDed anaJor sale, at S. Pfeasants'
Book Store, Richmond,
A Hand Book toI. Infantry.

A Handbook for Infantry,
Containing the first principles of Military dis.
cipline, and embracing the Modern improve.
ments in the discipline and movements OF Ar.
mics THE
.4lIERICyfN MILITARY LIBRARY.
OR CoMPEHOIUM OF MODERN TAc7Ycs,
embracing the discipline, maneuvres ana duty
of every species of troops, Infantry, Rife Corps.
Cavalry, Artillery position, and Horse Artillery
and regular Notifications, adapted to the use
of the Militia OF the United States
A MILITARY DICTIONARY,
Or Explanations of the several Systems Of Disc
cipiine of different kinds OF Troops OF infantry.
Artillery and Cavalry, the principles of fortiit,
cations, and all modern improvements in the
science ofTactics-comprlzlng the Pocket-Gun-
ner, or Little Bombardior The Military Rcgu-
lations of the United States.---BY COLONEL
DUANE.
Aug. 3. eptf
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July so.

ME subscriber very gratefully returns hi,
sincere thanks 20 generous public forthe.
liberal encouragement he has received in tho
Grocery line and more particularly in the Cordi.
al Business, and takes this method of informing.
his friends and the public in general that he
still continues the Grocery aud Cordial Bust
ness at his former stand, and hopes by assidui.
ty and attention, 70 merit share Of public pa
tronage. lie will keep constantly on hand,
general assortment Of Groceries, and a constant
supply of Cordials Of the best quality by wholc.-
sale and retail as he means Co attend more par
ticuarly to the manufacturing of Cordial than
formerly, he will at Ill times be able to furnish
his former customers, & those who may please
to favor him with their commands. Cordials e
possible OF better quality than formerly. At tho
following prices, VIZ. d.. cd, IS. -. Sd, and O..
per gallon. An orders and favours gratefully
acknowledged by the public's obedient servant,
p. TALMAGE:
p. s. lie VIII keep a constant supply Oh. rec.
lifed Whisky.
Richmond, Esh. ~, 1879 WIN
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NOTICE is hereby given, that a}Ihhcatt.
~ on 7OU be made TO The merit Legiska-
fure, 10 refieat Two HcTS IF HSSBWBLr,
7Vkich PASSED az thc lust session:
The first Of zvhich fasSed on the 14fh Of
February Qfhe Present year, entitled, '".1n
act 10 amend an act, haSscd 21St If Jan.
Of me present yCSr"
The second If 7uLich acts is entitled, " IN
act tn amend an act concerning Pilots. and
10 reUise and ameHdaH the lars concern INK
PRotage"
The reasons 7uU be set firth in memo
rial 10 the HoHOrabie House.
august 20. SU4w
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Ahe Essex Register states that THRU
seOen Prizes have been taken and arrived
~ port, bythe privateers cut of Salem, Glou-
cester and Marblehead, since the war.-T5.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-20

u ACON-For sale, about SIXTH' THOU
- SAND zUeight Of PRIME BACON, at
their Bacon Establishment, situated an a part
Of the Falling Garden, which they will sell at u
low price for Cash, Or on a short credit.
JOS. & BENZ. w. LADD
Richmond, 8 No 10Th, 1872. w5w