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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-03-30

E'ITzwHYLsoNN & POTTER have rc..ir
l. ed an assortment Of
Fresh Garden Seeds,
{ Carriage, Gig and Ladies' and Gentlepcnsa
Riding WHIPS,
ToOls-Cap and Quarto-Post,
Concave, Convex and Periscopic SPEC.
IACLES, mounted in Silver, Tortoise.
shell and Steel frames,
Greek, Latin, French and English School.
Books.
Family and Pocket BIGLEs, PRAYER Books.
Hymn Books, Sermons and other Re-
iigious works.
March 10. ,,e,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-03-30
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION.

Our readers may vecollect, that we have
heretofore noticed an article in the New
York Columbian, ridiculing the Virginia
nomination of Electors, and warrantlng an
inference, from its tenor, that certain indiv-
duals of the state CT New-York would at
tempt the formation of an Electoral Ticket
in opposition to the sentiment which appears
unanimously to have actuated the Rcpubli-
cans Of the states of Pennsylvania and Vir-
sinia, in the nomination of Electoral candi-
dates. Rumor has also been busy, with her
thousand tongues, in propagating reports of
an unnatural union contemplated between
certain celebrated political characters, with
view to securing the election of a NORTH
'ern President" We have been slow to Gre
dit these rumors; and we now believe the
intention to have beer to have discarded Fe-
deral aid, if the cooperation of Pennsylva-
MIA and the Western states could be secured
But the leading men in these states, the wish
es of some of whom are known to have been
consulted; true to Republicansm and them
selves, have rejected the overtures made to
them, in some cases, it is said, with marked
indignation
Under these circumstances, on the 10th
inst a secret caucus was held at Albany, to
ascertain the force which could be rallied in
that state in opposition to the reelection of
the virtuous and patriotic MADISON. After
much conversation, and several proposti-
ons for nomination, IL 7uds finally deter
mined TO be inholitic, until other states, sup
posed to be interested in coalition of north
ern and western interests, should be sounded
OH the subject. With the view of effecting
this object, we learn that a committee was
appointed, to consist of nine persons, whose
names may be learnt on application to the
Editor.---Ib.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-03-30
JOHN FOX,
THO: RICHARDSON
Richmond, Jan. goth, 1912. wifi

THE subscriber oonceives that with the
aid of an active and experienced part
ner the interest of his friends will be better
attended to than it could be by an individual.
has formed partnership with Mr.. Thomas
Richardson.
With Acknowledgements to those who have
heretofore favored him with their confidence,
he assures them he will Continue to use his
best exertions to deserve it, and hopes for a
continuance of their fayors
JOHN FOX.
Vtf
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-03-30
The following is good hit, which we copy
from the Yankee" received by yesterday IS

nc IoIIoWIhS IS 4 good mt, Which we copy
from the Yankee" received by yesterday s
mail.
Mr.. Editor-I see by the papers that con-
sress have determined to invade Canada be-
fore the ice breaks atJt on tie lakes. Now |
should judge from the slow movements in the
winter sampaign that there was some mis-
take at Washington, as to the time az the
breaking up of the ice on the lakes. If Won
suppose the hint will be of any use, YOU NAV
state 1t as fact, that we who live near the
lakes never calculate on sleigh ride over
them after the middle of April. And it
would be rather chance business to put
large army, bag and baggage, upon the ice,
Should there be ANY, after the middle of
March. ~ X ~
AGKEr1y MOUNTAIN pur
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-03-30
UItANIlA.

MARRIED--On Thursday evening last
by the Rev. John Lindsey, Mr.. WtLLtAM
do5soN, to the amiable Mrs. CATHARINE
BINFoRD, all Of this county.
happy couple, by kind Hymen tied
And nought bat death can ere them divide.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-03-30

On the Gath day Of this month, departed this
lite after vcsy short Illness, the honorable SA .
MUEL TYLER, late Chancellor for the Will.
amsburg District, aged ~ years. In the dis.
charge of his public duties he was assiduous.
just and independent; as \ politician sound IN
republican principles, and as a private man
upright in all his dealings, generous, Kind and
benevolent. He was agood husband, Parent and
Master. And left an amiablc wife, soa and
four daughters to bewail his loss.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-03-30

me following is an extract of a letter from
avery respectable Republican at Lancaster, Pa.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-03-30


avery respectable Republican at Lancaster, Pa.
dated -
"MARcH 10, 1912.
ms morning the enclosed bill was repor-
tea to the House of Representatives and was
made the order OF the day for tomorrow.
have no doubt but it will pass by large ma
iority.
believe the general wish at this place is
that Congress may firmly maintain the ground
they have taken. IfEngland refuses IT'S Justice,
the public voice decides for roofing up the
Canadian Wasp's Nest ldeclarc would soon
or march to etiectuate that object Though
am sensible OF the approach OF the infrmi,ies
oil age than see our government retrace one
step they have taken for the conservation o.
the national sovereignty. The recruiting SER
wee proceeds with spirit and success with u.s."
IN &c. trovidihg far the Payment ofsach pro-
Portion cf'q direct tGs as MAJ he laid BY tie
general .gO0crnnaent. or this commonwealth.
Sec. L. BE it enacted, &C. That in case
Congress should think proper to lay di-
rect tax the Governor is hereby authorised and
required to negotiate a loan with all or anv of
the Incorporated banks within this common
wealth, IN the stock (which this state has an
interest or elsewhere: PROVIDED, the same can
be had at an interest not exceeding per
cent per annum tor such portion of said tax as
shall be called for, for the year 1872 from this
commonwealth, and the same to- pay over in
such manner as Congress may direct
1t is gratifying that as the times become
more and more trying, the truly Republican
state OF Pennsylvania steps in the foremost rank
to support the assertion Of the nations rights.
The spirit which is displayed in the above letter
is that which the times rcquire--the spirit of a
consderate people, deliberate III resolving, but
prompt and efficient in action; slow to deter
mine, but, once determining, resolved 10 perse-
we're till their object is achieved.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-03-30

NOTICE.-The tenth drawing of the.
IN WILLIAM and MARY COLLEGE,
LOTTERY OF NINETY NUMBERS
took place at the Capitol in the CITY OF
Richmond, on the oath March, 1912. when
the following numbers came out of the wheel
to wit:
70. II. SO. 10. 90.
Among which numbers their are two Tier
neys and nine Ambeys.
All persons that have drawn the fortu.
nate numbers, will be so good as to apply
to Simon Block Of Williamsburg, or Simon
Block OF Richmond, either of whom will
discharge the amount, without discount.
The ELEVENTH DRAWING will take
place on the 22d April.
SIMON BLOCK.
-" Grd~-a- e.. 'TicLats -----;----s IL
Argus Office
.stNttt'iS''tt, ava ca
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-03-30

V5NdE subscribers having associated them
n selves i'll business under the firm of FOX
&RICHARDSON, beg leave to make a ten
der OF their services to their friends and the
public in general, in the COMMISSION
LINE, and hope to obtain share of public
patronage which it shall be their constant
endeavor to merit.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-03-30

VS. W HENNTNG, Q. c.
March SO, 1912, wsw
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-11-17

Zine, 1t they are>not disposed &c be seea.--.
Mr.. J. said. with this imperfect picture be-
lore US, which, however. contained undeni
able facts. Congress could not reconcile
1t 10 ITS duty not TO take such steps AS would
speedily terminate the war with the sava-
s~s. Such steps had been taken as to pro
duce much temporary distress among the
lPoitawatamies and other tribes, and the
destruction ofthcir villages and crops would
employ many OF their warriors in procuring
subsisetnce for their squaws and children,
winch consequently gave correspondent
relief TO our frontier settlements; that a
winter Campaign well conducted was ndis-
pensable to Co,npletc the work which wa.
begun with so much zeal, but which could
produce all the benefit that might be eX-
pected from regular authorized &pedi,-
o'-for II woul,i be recoilec,ed that the
mounted men had gone out suddenly upon
the spur or the occasion, without compcnsa-
ton, with view to relieve the frontiers
from the disasters of Hull's humiliating
surrender and in such voluntary associa-
tons many men would consider themselves
under less obligations than if employed by
eminent, although the party with whom
nc haa the honor to act served beyond the
time tor Which they enrolled themselves,
and never quit ed the service nntll honora-
bly, discharged. Mr.. J. observed, if the sa-
wages are >unmindful of The many acts o.
benevolence, of justice and friendship en-
ercised towards them by the u. s. if Br
tishiufluence, British gold orany other consi
deration could. influence them to continue the
savage practice of embruins their hands a
IKE Ill the blood OF the, warrior in tile field.
ana the snfant in its-motRcr's arms if they
VIII BE Bound by no obligation however
sacred-by no treaty however seIemplv
mauej@bv no hiCtatsa. Of u,ture 40
now self evident the u. States are absoI-
we'd from acts of further, forbearance--and
weare called upon by every feeling of duty
and homer to disarm them of their fury and
put them beyond the power Of injury. MIR.
J: SAID he had not intended to trouble the
Rouse with so many preliminary remarks
out hehad seen in his place the chairman
Oh the committee to whom the resolution
was tobe referred, and he was anxious
'nat tine design and object of the motion
should be known, that the commit. ee
might act with dispatch if it met
their views.
ResoIued, That the select committee 70
whom was referred so mu ch of the Pres
dents message as relates to military affairs
be instructed to enquire into the expediency
or authorisng an expedition of mounted vo-
iunteers against the Indian tribes hostile to
the United States.
he resolution was agreed to mem. con.
without debate.
he bill authorizing the transportation of
certain documents free of postage. was
read three times and passed.
-, Wednesday. Nov. IL.
mr.. Phkin, presented a petition from
sunhry merchants of Connecticut of a like
Tenor with those yesterday presented by
MessSrS. MitChill x Peasants
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-11-17

of tie 4th inst. as concerns our relations
with foreign powers.
The bill from the House authorising the
transportation of certain documents free
of postage, was read three times and pas
sed.
Wednesday. November IL.
On motion of MIR. Varnun,. the message
of the President, transmitting the cores
pondence between the Governors of Con-
necticut aud Massachusetts, and the De.
partment of War, relative to calling out
the Militia, was referred to the committee
appointed OH SO much of the President's
Message as relates to the Militia.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-11-17
DOMESTIC:

BALTIMokE, Nov. 11-Arrived, British
Packet and brig swallow, Qate Morhn)
Graham, prize master, from Jamaica fer
Falmouth, with the Mail and some Specie
sent III by commodore Rodgers. Capt. Ora
ham was master of the, schooner Eleanor
buud from this port for Bordeaux, in the
night OF the i5th October ia "a. 27 / q. long
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-11-17
Extract OF ;e,tef from an Officer IN the ARMY 60
;hc Editors, dated
f'g,d n neyy HoG,,Ioe NJ, O.

Extract Of ;s!tef from an Officer IN the Army 90
the Editors. dated
'' Camp near Blgdioe Der. 50.
The face Of affairs il I'll. part Of the country
begins now to wear aapret, since Gen Van
Ranssecar has given up the command of al forces.
both regulars and Militia, to Glen. Smyth, The
greatest preparation is now making Tor another de-
gent upon Canada from this place. An arrnsstise
now exists from Ontario to Erie and We are Hss
king tie best Of time collie citing and sailj-
ing I'll the boats possible. Yesterday marched Wih
% men up BuFaI0e creek and pressed bsats Ter
the use OF government, brought them near this ptaee
oiId put them under strong guard. You rnsy ex-s
pcct To hear at our being IN Canada about the Eal-
die Of November or sooner but hope not iu taS
slme situation as you heard gen. Van Renssciser'a
troops That was the most shameful expctil>
ton that ever was attempted by the American peo-
ple--aD army of upwards of 1900 men were %
cross in 10 Or small boats-tbe thing was setasls
" absurd-ahout 700 crossed s. fought like jespera-
does rs long = they had ammunition, the rerasindsr
were prevented from crossing for the want Of tres-
portatiou aud the poor fellows who survived = bet
tie Of ~ or IS hours we're made prisoners Of war
manv Of whom are now returning home on parole.
trust shall be- able To give better account OK
ourseiyes---our force win not be great probably
300
"The Queen Charlotte came IN yesterday Whist
IVES on the lske collecting boats, and sucLored %
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-11-17
W.) BAnDs4owN. Oct. q,

I4b ALE L ~ tI) iOA.
There has been deposited in this place
by the Ladies Of Bardstown and Neisos
County, hunting shirts--39 iinen shirts.
~ pair of pantaloons-23 waiStcoats--ST
pair OF mittens--4 blaukets--17O pair OF
wololen socks---Ss some other articles have
been subscribed and not yet brought IN,
The amount ofthe above articles are es-
timated at SO dollars.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-11-17
.Bnri,nEton. VI. Nans

Rgfus Hatch, deputy quarter master &C.
neral, has received or ers frvm Morgan
Lewis O.. M. GEM to open the road irom
riattsburg into the province of Lower Ca
NADIA HE bakers at PlattsOurgh and in
TINS town. are ordered to make an addition
al supply of bread.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-11-17

CHARLESTON, Nov. 1O-Arrived British
brig John, Wright, late mastery Shannon,
prize master, taken by the Benjamin Frank
lin, of New-York. She was from Laguira,
bound to Gibraltar, with a valuable cargo,
consisting of 10 tons Coffee and 40 tons
Cocoa. She mounts 10 twelve pound car
ronadcs, and had 10 mem fine cepDered
vessel.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-11-17
SIXTEENTH BULLETIN OF TIE
GRAND ARMY.

IhSm 4, AuF. 81.
The head quarters of the Emperor
we're, on the 9th, at Slakovo; on the 2S,h,
uear SenIcvo; on the 29th. ina Castle one
league in the rear of Viasma and ON the
SOth at Viasma ;tlie army marching in three
columns--the left formed by the Vicer0y
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-11-17

NiHNLIUS, Nov. )
From the Wesf.-At the date of our last
advices from Niagara, the principal part of
our forces on that from icr had been coacen-
trated at Buffalo and Black Rock, and n
speedy attack OH the opposite side was ex-
pecIed. Col. StrahaD, who is returned
home ON parole, and who passed through
this village to day, states that the number
OF troops on that station is $500, and that
1000 OF them are of the regular army.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-11-17

IFeTv- York, Wov. II.
On Saturday the 18th inst. tetachment
from Colonel M'Comb's regiment of artille-
~, consisting of five hundred effective men
passed through State street, Albany, on
their way To oacket's Harbor, for the pur-
pose or cooperating with Capt Chauncy.
Also, 40 British prisoners from the lines.
passed through OH the same day, for Green-
bush.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-11-17

E*tracf of a letfer from .hesrs. Barings, Brs-
thers, and Co. Of London, dated the 2sth Sep
sen,ber 1912.
Our government have refused to grant any
more Licences to import provisions from .4neriea.
which we presume vii! put end to your exporta
during the War. The Crops i'll every part of Eu-
rope are abundant, and Spain and Portugal will
be amply supplied from the Black Sea, Meditsrra.
mean, Bahama, Baltic, sc.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-03-20

to the committee of foreign relations. For
his part he neoer had any kind ofbdiefthat
the Federaiists Us a party had any inten
tion cfjoining or being directed By the Bri-
tish ) nor the Republicans (Democrats) by
France.
The vote after further debate, was taken
on the motion to print, and carried unani
mously.
The motion to refer them to the commit
tee Of foreign relations was also carried unani-
mously.
The motion to print 5000 copies was CARR
ed almost unanimously.
The motion to authorize the committee to
send for persons, papers and effects, were
decided by ayes and noes-Ayes l02, Noes,
10. The noes were Messrs. Aston, Bard,
Boyd, Fisk, Hynenan, Roberts, Scaver,
Smiley, Troup, and one other.
The house then adjourned. The commit
tee of foreign relations Immediately mel.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-03-20
IN SENATE.

After the reading of the documents, Mr..
consideration
Resolved, That the secretary of state be
directed to lay before the Senate the names
of any and all persons in the United States,
and especially in the state of Massachusetts,.
who have in any way or manner whatsoever,
entered into, or most remotely countenanced
the project or the views for the execution or
attainment of which John Henry was, In the
year 1909, employed by Sir James Craig,
then Governor General of the British provin-
ces in n. America, and which have this day
been communicated to the Senate of the u.
States.
II expect this business of Henry, will occupy
much time, and excuse delay in fixing the
tax bill--Fed. GAIL
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-03-20
Martins6urgh, Virginia,
PRINTED 6 PUBLISHED BY
JOHN
GERMS Of the Ga3ette.

THE price ofthis paperis two dollars per annum,
enc dollar payable at the time of subscribing, and
enc when the year expIres-Distant subscribers
received for a shorter term than six months, and no
paper discontinued until arrearages are pad-a
failure to notify a discontinuance of the paper at the
and of the time subscribed for, will be considered
xnew engagement. The price of Advertisements, to
son-subscribers, is one dollar per square for three
weeks insertion, and for continuance after that
time rs cents per week-Subscriber will continue
20 receive a reduction of one-fourth on their Adj
vsrtisements.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-03-20

1 shall be ready to take my departure before my
instructions can be made out.
l have the honor TO be, sc.
j. ny.
H. ~ Rysand, Esq. Sesy. &c.
No. 2.
To his excellency the gov. gen. &c. in answer to HE
letter OF instructions.
Montreal, Feb. 10, 1909.
SiR-I have the honor To acknowledge The recent
OF your cxceHency's letter OF Instructions, the letter Of
credence, and the cyphcr for carrying ON my cores
pondenee. have bestowed much pans upon the cy-
pher, and ann notwithstanding this deficient in some
points which might enable me TO nndersSsndit cleaax.
l have compared the example with my own exemph-
hcation OF the cypher, and find a difference in the re-
suits and az the present moment seems favorable to
the interference OF his majestys government in the
measures pursued by the federal party in the northern
states, and more especially as the assembly Of Massay
chaseis IS now ~ Session, ! think u better 10 set for
WARD immediately, than wait Tor any further ~expIanal
uol OF the means OF carrying on a secret correspon.
dence which the frequency OF safe private convey.
ances TO Canada VIII render almost wholly unnecessa-
ny. Should 1t however be necessary at any time. I
Ike leave 10 suggest that the index alone furnishes !
very sale and simple mode. In it there is a number
iUr every letter in the alphabet, and particular num-
bers Tor particular phrases so that when I do not find
IN the index the peculiar word ! want, can spell IL
with the figures which stand opposite 10 the letters.
for example, II ! want to say that troops are at Al
b~ny,' | had under the letter ST" that number 10
Stands Tor troops" and a number 125 for "Albany."
The intervening words 'ate az" ! supply by figures
corresponding " tn The letters n these words.
IL will BE- necessary TO provide against accident BY
addressing the letters TO MIR, of Montreal, with
= small mark on the corner of the envelope which he
will understand. When lie receives il, he will then
address the enclosure 70 your cAcellency aud send IL
from Montreal by mail. ] viii be careful not to adj
dress your exceiiency in The body ofthe letter nor siga
my name TO any of them. They will be merely desig.
mated by the nntals A. b.
II this mode should in any respect appear excep-
%tlonable, your excelency will have the goodness TO
order a more particular explanation Of the card. II
would reach me in safety enclosed to Bog
ton.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-03-20

l shall be ready to take my departure before my
instructions can be made out.
have the honor to be, sc.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-09-11
lhe brig Dromeo, from Christiansand.
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RICMuO,ND, SEPTE.j iBER If, 1919.
DREADFIrl. AcC1nrNr

1t IS our duty to place before our readers nm e.
Neht winch must shock every heart that can feel for
the woes oi other5-N ear O'Clock L. NJ on w ell
hesu'y last t'is city shaken by three distinct and
tremendous cOnyulsiCns; the houses shopk AS t. ,
der the operation Of an earthquake; the window s.
rAttied ana the furniture thrown into consider.
"oie aSdAu ~. Crowds rushed into the streets--
SC'hG conceived u To he 1aTthquaEc--sarae ibe
Tall oi large bu,lngsaud others at first slp,,esl :,
10 be iseharSc OF artillery, feH de joie, on ac.
COUNT Oi lhc departure OF tue tent aud kmapsack
Wagons tor our citizens Oh the west But the shock
we're uiaccOmpahiCd by any Of those loud and die
unet explosions which artillery rings i'm the c.i. -
oo"e woes cried out 1t was the POtvder min TIC
same exclamation nUw became general and ih,,
en'ls OF smONc, which began majesteally TO rise TO
tie clouds IN that direction, soon r,ys tfo n,ucj
body aud shape" 10 this alarming l,rescntimrrt
!; Was too true. Tie powder Ia lis oectried b,,
Hcssrs. Page, Brown and Burr Of iii, city, abo1i
in'ies to the East from The ccntrc ofthe place
with three other buildings approuriat.d 10 ibe man,
nAeloIy, was found blown 10 atOnis What . dire
lhi spectacle was Pre- scnted 10 view The nanpied
remains ol tiiteen unfortunate beings einp.o, e,i l.,
t"e bu'HnHs were strown IN almost every direction
legs broken, scuils fractured, carcasts ai,nnst
cut IN two arms torn off, were scattered about in
horrhie proiusOn. One corpse Was thrown a hun.
urea yards into the trunk q. a trpc--an arm and
hand driven SCR hundred wards from the scene al
woe Almost every incameut Of every face lost; 6,
inc hiie AMI tie negroes almost dccd distinction
hut by the greater less degree OF crisp OF his hair
len OF the former aud FIVE Of the latter have per
ished-the former were artists and carpenters
The whole scene de6es description, The fore
ol the explosion was manifested IN al directions co.
he Whole area within 20 wards Of tie snot wa
strewed with fragments of houses --larre pIanks
we're ripped oil from buildings within 100 ward, h,
tie impulse of tie mir trees were almost s,rinpeJ
OF Their branches and leaves, and pieces OF the tim
Der ct The houses were hurled to an immense dis
lance one OF them at least 0nches square & IL feet
long 900 yards.
1t IS almost impossible in such cases 10 authcnteof
the cause oi the disaster; hut we suspect no ipecd
aries negro lad, (tbOugh he gives a confused an,
SUSPICIOUS aceounD who saved, declares thai Il,
was ~ TIE clubhouse at the time; aud that IL VAS IT,
driving an iron loop 20 q screw with an ave, metz,
81 copper hamIneg USED IN ,hsinsttGUon. ,has The