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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-06
SApANNAH, JuLu %.

% OH[v 80.
From, Sc. augustine.
The following is an extract of letter from
an Officer in the detachment from this
place to East-Florida, the bearer of des-
patches to Gov. Mitchell, in St. Mary's, to
his friend in this city, dated
Sc. Mars, lulu 10.
"We have received intelligence, that the
new Governor of Florida (Knderland) has
sent Flag to Governor Mitchell, by one
Arredondo, with a message to this effect
That if the United States were determined
to take the fortress of Augustine, it should be
surrendered-buti if they demanded it for
the Patriots only, that he would hold out to
the last extremity We are in hourly ex-
pectation of che result Of this interview, and
the Governors message to Col. Smith, our
commander, predicated thereon. 1t is ex-
pected, however, that the troops will be or
dered to take the place immediately
The above is confirmed by another letter.
1IoJ'e Patriotism We are authorised by
our collector to state, that MIR. JoHy II.
DRUBELL, merchant, of this city, has fitted
out schooner of one hundred and thirteen
tons, and rendered the same to the Revenue
Department, to be employed in the United
States service, i'll any manner that may be
deemed useful, free of expense.
dSaUannah Republican, JUN 2S.
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the recollection OF cur former acquaintance
in France, England and Holland. as well as
in several parts of our owa country.
Z" think with you, that it is the duty Of
every considerable man to support the natl
onal authorities, in whose hands, soever. they
may be, though will not say whatever their
measures may be.
d" foyour allusion to the war, have no
thing 70 say, but that it is with surprise that
l hear it pronounced. not only by newspa-
pers, but by persons in authority, ecclesias-
teal and civil, an unnecessary war; that
the declaration oft was altogether unexpcc
led, &c.
"How it is possible that rational, So
| cial or moral creature can say that the war
is unjust, is to me utterly incomprehensi-
| bic
"tlow 1T can be said TO be unnecessary, is
very mysterious. Ihave thought it both lust
and necessary for five or six years.
| How it can be said to be unexpected. is
another wonder. have expected it more
than five and twenty years, and have had
great reason to be thankful that it has been
postponed SO long. lsaw such spirit i'm the
British Islands, when / resided i'm France. in
Holland, and in England itself, that expect
ed another war much sooner than it has han
pened. l was so impressed with the idea
that expressed to Lord Lansdowne former
~ lord Shelburoe, an apprehension that his
iortlship would live long enough to be obliged
to make, and that I should live long enough
to see another peace made, between Great
Britain and the United States of America.
His lordship did not live long enough to make
the peace, and shall not probably live to
see it; but have lived to see the war that
must be followed by peace, if the war is not
eternal.
Our Agricultural Societies may not be
SO much regarded, but the great interest of
agriculture viii not be diminished by the
war Manufactures will be promoted.
The Minis; err at St. PETERSBURG will he
informed of your opinnion of the utility of
some bushels of Siberian Wheat, not kiln
dried"
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DREADFUL CoMMoTIoN.

Within few days past. the city Of Balti-
more has been the theatre of the most dis
tressing scenes this country has witnessed
for many years. Our ears, and those Of our
nei9hbors, have been assailed by rumors,
which being, as usual IN such cases, exagge-
rations of fact, have given rise to tie most
gloomy apprehenstns. Not having before
us the materia from which TO present an
impartial deta { the transactions alluded
to, we shall attempt nothing more than a
naked stateneSt Of facts, as thcyhave come
to our knowledge. They are briefly these (:
On Monday last was resumed at Baltimore
and Ceorgc town in this district, at one and
the same tjmc. the publication of a uewspa-
per calico the Federal Republican," the
printing Office Of which had been demolished
by Zoo about month ago. In the house
wher the paper issued, had been previous
ly deposited, in open day, many musqucts
and much ammunition, with other warlike
wea poDs and party assembledmthe house,
for IA account Of who's, intentions aud gene
raj description we refer our readers to tho
following extract from the Federal Repub-
ican issued az Georgetown ON Wednesday
mcrEig:
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eth oil February, one thousand eight hun
dred and twelve.
Jonathan Wool!ey, ut the rate of five dol
lars per month, to commence on the six
teenth day of May, one thousand eight hun
dted and nine.
Joseph Tyler, at the rate of five dollars
per month, to commence on the eleventh
DAY OF May, one thousand eight hundred and
nine.
Nehemiah Pierce, at therate of FIVE dol
Nns per month, to commence on the eleventh
day May, one thousand eight hundred
and nine.
Samuel Eyers, at the rate of FIVE dollars
per month, to commence on the eleventh
day OF May, one thousand eight hundred and
nine.
Oliver Darling, at the rate of five dollars
per month, to commence on the eleventh day
OF May, one thousand eight hundred and
n;ne.
Ebenezer M'Ilvein, at the rate of five
dollars per month, to commence on the
eleventh day OF May, one Thousand eight
hundred and nine.
Daniel Russell, az the rate OF FIVE dollars
per month, to commence on the eleventh
day of May, one thousand eight hundred
e and nine.
Asa Gould, at the rate of five dollars per
month, to commence on the sixteenth day of
May, one thousand eight hundred and nine.
William Hazletine, at the rate of five dol
lars per month, to commence on the twelfth
day OF May, one thousand eight hundred and
nine.
Daniel Brown, at the rate of FIVE dollars
per month, TO commence on the eleventh
day of May, one thousand eight hundred and
nine.
Amasa Grover, at the rate of two dollars
per month, TO commence on the sixteenth
day OF May, one thousand eight hundred and
nine.
Joseph Hunton, at the rate of thirteen dol
lars thirty three and one third cents per
month, to commence on the twenty second of
September, one thousand eight hundred and
eight.
Philo Stoddart, at the rate of three dolls.
thirty-three and one third cents per month,
10 commence on the seventh of October. one
Thousand eight hundred and eleven
Daniel Staunton, at the rate of three
dollars and seventy-hve cents per month,
20 commence on the twelfth day of Septem-
Der, one thousand eight hundred and ten
Elijah Knight, at The rate Of five dollars
per month, to commence on the first day of
August, one thousand eight hundred and
nine.
Nicholas Barth. alias Rarrette, at the
rate OF eleven dollars and twenty five cents
per month, to commence on the twenty
fourth day of January, one thousand eight
hundred and twelve.
Aaron Stiles, ut the rate of FIVE dollars
per month, to commence OH the sixteenth of
November, one Thousand eight hundred and
steven.
Morris De Camp, at the rate of four dol
lars per month, to commence on the seven
teenth of April, one thousand eight hundred
and twelve.
Ambrose Lewis, at the rate of three dol
lars and seventy five cents per month, to
commence on the ninth of March, one thou
sand eight hundred and eleven.
H. CLAY,
Speaker ofthe House Of Representatives.
VIM. III. CRAWFORD,
President ofthe Senate hro-femhore
July 5, 1912.
APPROVED,
JAMES MADISON.
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July 2s.
TORY OUTRAGE.

A gang of Federal Tories in the town of
Providence, on Monday night last, seized on
Privateer that was fitted out in that port,
carried her out from the wharf, and SCUT-
lied and SUNK her! This reasonable
procedure, will afford great g comfort and
Joy to our enemies in Canada and England.
what think you, fellow citizens, of men who
lower their hags ha5f-n1ast, when captured
American vessels are re-taken from the
British, and who SINK American privateers
for fear they will be instrumental in re-cap-
turing our property!
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DOMESTIC.
BosroN July IS.

The privateer Dolphin, after success
tul cruize of 90 days, returned to Salem on
thursday morning last. The Dolphin has
taken six prizes without receiving the small
lest 'njary herself She was repeatedly chas-
ed, and at one time for 30 hours on stretch.
She has treated her prisoners with the great
est Kindness; and in rowing away from men
OF war, found great aid from their voluntary
assistance. The prisoners said they had
much rather so to America than go back on
board British men of war.
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CHILLfcorHE. JuIv Q

CHIBLICoTHE, JuIy g
On last Sunday morning, the dav after the,
arrival of the express, the drum beat for
volunteers, and before night, a company
composed OF the citizens of this place was
raised On Monday morning they elected
II. Brush, captan-W. Beach, Lieutenant.
and John Stockton, Ensign. This is the Sc
cond company of volunteers which the town
OF Chillicothe has furnished-and the fourth.
from this county, which are nozv in actual
Serpice. So much for the patriotism of the
people of Ross county.
In addition to the above, we can state
that fine company of mounted rifemen,
formed since Sunday last, by the citizens of
this town and the country adjacent. wouId
have, also, marched for Detroit Tomorrow
had governor Meigs arrived in town. as was
expected, to have accepted eirservices.-
In fact, there was no want of volunteers
the contest seemed to be, who should first.
get a chance to go. Too much praise cam.
not be given to our citizens of every age,
and every class. On Monday, the men were
all engaged in making .lls and cartridges
the LADIES in making hunting shirts, and
equipping their fathers, husbands and bros.
theirs for {" the tented field" One day on
iy was given for preparation. And in that
day the company, to man, was complete
~ uniformed, and equipped, and as well pro-
pared for action, as any body of men, that
ever marched to field of battle. Their APP
pearance on Tuesday morning, was truly
martial-and they left town for Detroit a.
midst the firing of cannon. and the paudits
and benedictions of their fellow-ctizens Iva
Ohio, the average population to every square
mile is sic only--in Massachusetts, it is sir
ty-nfne Will our eastern brethren do as
the 6dcksooodsmen have done We have
received, and we publish in this paper, the
proclamation of gen. Hull to the inhabtants
OF Canada. 1t is eloquent and breathes the
undaunted spirit of seDenty Sir. We trust
it will not soon be forgotten, that the patri-
otto volunteers Of Ohio, were the first to in
wade the shores of our enemy. If our go
vernment would but say the 7vord, the vo-
lunteers of Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee
would soon over-run the territory of his ma,
Jesty--they would sweep its borders, from
the north western confines, even to the walls
OF Quebec. If such unanhnity, such cou-
rage. and such spirit pervade the Ux1oE.
the war will soon terminate
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"Nieaas had been previously Accommodated
and plans devised for terrifying and defend
ing the house, which was maintained by 4
band OF selected heroes, who volunteered
from different parts of the state s. the city, G
were commanded by officers of the first dis
tinction, who had rendered eminent services
in the war of our revolution. Accordingly.
the defence was as much marked by gallan-
try and skill, as by humanity and forbear-
ance."
Whether it was that this republication Of
this paper conveyed fresh matter of offence
to those who first took umbrage at it whe-
Their an association of the people had sworn
the determination OF this print; or whether
their Indignation was principally reused by
the garrisoning of an armed citadel in the
midst of their city, we cannot say. But on
the evening, a body of people collected "a
round the house, wherein one of the Editors
the other remaining. as we understand, at
GeorgetowD had taken up his residence, i'll
tumultuous manner, the mob being Chiefly
OF boys at first, but INCREASING as the scene
acquired greater interest. The persons in
the interior OF the house, after warning the.
assailants Gas they state them to have been.
but as others deny, saying that mere curiosi-
ty drew them together) fired upon them.
killed one person DIR. Gale, the ElectricianI
and wounded from 90 to so, some danger
ously. The populace, it is said, then retir-
ed, but thirsting with desire To revenge
the death of the unarmed persons whom de
sign OF curiosity had first assembled, return
ed to the attack with piece of artillery.
Before, however, this could be brought to-
bear on the garrison of the house, the per-
sons who composed it, under the persua: ion
OF the civil authority, surrendered them
selves and were marched to the Jail as q
place OF security, under the protection of
| some OF the most respectable and influential
citizens fthe place, who could scarcely save
them from the rage of the people, so much
had they been infuriated by the sight of thei,
dying and wounded fellow-cilizens These
persons having been lodged in Jail, it was
hoped that the tumn!t had subsidized. But no !,
the most dreadful scene was vet to come.
The mob re-assembled in great numbers.
and well prepared with instruments for the
purpose, broke open the jail, rushed into
the apartment where the prisoners were con-
lined, and with clubs aud other weapons as
sailed them, killed one person (Gen. Lingan
OF this neighborhood) and dangerously woun-
ded several, of whom it is reported that one
(Gen. Harry Lee, of Virginia) has since died
| OF his wounds. Some of those who were in
confinement escapedunhurt, & others slight
ly wounded, and have gone from Baltimore,
| some OF them having passed through this
| city.
We have stated facts, as far as we have
been able to collect them, impartially.-
Whenever an authentic detailed statement
shall appear, we shall publish it.
such scene of violence, we believe is I'M.
precedented in the annals of the Republic.
Long may it be before VIC witness its repcti-
| ton Nat. Int.
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GENERAL ORDERS.
Head Quarters. Boston. Lulu i;

Heaa quarters, BoSto1t, July II.
Having been authorised by the president
OF the United States to accept the offer of
any company or companies of VOLUNTEERS
either OF infantry, cavalry, or artillery, who
may organize themselves for the service of
the y, States, in Conformity with the act OF
congress ofFebruary 9th, 1912, and the sup
Elementary act ofJuly 9th, inst.
hereby give notice to all such Americans
as possess sufficient degree of patriotism
and military ardor, at this interesting crisis
to volunteer their services in the defence of
their country-that as soon as a sufficient
number of able bodied citizens, shall asso-
cate and subscribe their names to an enroll
ment in conformity to the before mentioned
acts, with suitable characters as officers. and
shall transmit to me, at .di6any, states of
New York, copy of their enlistment, with
the names ofthe commissioned and non com
mlssIoned officers, musicians, and privates.
their services will be accepted and the of
hcers VIII be commissioned by the President
OF the United States, and the non commits
stoned officers and privates, when called in.
to service, will be armed and equipped at the
expense OF the United States and will re-
tam their arms when discharged from SER
wee. a company will consist Of one captain,
one hrst lieutenant, one second lieutenant.
one ensign, four sergeants, four corporais,
TWO musicians, and not less than sixty pri-
Yates When sufficient number of such
companies are formed, they will be orpa-
nlzed lnto battalions, regiments, brigades,
and divisions.
ii. DEARBORN, Major Gen. u. s, Hrz1v
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lost"
Extract Of letter from CAPT Porter, Of
me u s. Fiyate Essen, dated ar Sea,
MY 12,tat. IS, Tag. GO, to his friend IN
this city.
At 2 O'Clock this morning, fell in with
a British feet Of transports of seven sail. IN
der convoy Of the Minerva frigate from
Barbados, for Quebec, with 100 troops,
and captured one of them, brig with i97
soldiers ON board but not having men to
spare to send her in, permitted her to pro-
coed not, however, without first taking
out OF her all the small arms and other mu-
niuons OF war, ransoming the vessel, and
putting the troops upon their parole of hon
or, not to serve again during the war, unless
regularly exchanged. We endeavoured to
bring the frigate to action, but did not sue
cced."
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WAsH1NcroM CRY. Augn.,

-
Letters have been received from the head
quarters OF cur north westeIn army, dated
Sandwich, Upper Canada. July 18th and
18th.
Gen. Hull, with his army, crossed the ri
yer above Detroit, Oh the night of the 18th,
without the loss of man. Such was the
regularity OF the movement, tl,at IN less than
i've minutes alter the first boat struck the
Canada, shore, the line was formed. The
Ohio volunteers behave like veterans. Dur
ing the night before the arrival of the army.
the British abandoned the shore and retreat
ed to Maiden, leaving cur troops to take
posserson of their works, whicI gives us the
command of the river. The American stan
dard was erected III Canada on the morning
of the 18th, and Gen. Hull's proclamation
was issued and circulated through all the
villages in that vicinity.
Letters of the 18th say, the Canadian mi
litia are deserving from Maiden in large par
ties--sixty in one body, on receiving the pro.
clamation, reported themselves to the Ge-
neral, and retired to their farms.
The American fan waving on both sides
of the river, has astonished the natives, and
they are retiring to their villages, and alrca-
dy holding councils to advise all the Indians
to remain neutral. The General has pro-
missed us a trip to Maiden, after which we
shall detach a small party to our friends at
Michilimackinac, and ! hope. pursue our
march down Lake Erie, through several
pleasant, fine little settlements.
"The Gen. is determined to adhere reli-
giously to his proclamation, and hold sacred
all the property of individuals. The citizens
of Canada for already hail the peninsula
ofthe Lakes as a state) appear satisfied with
our visit.
" The hospitality of our new acquaintan-
ces has already RECALLED some of us with as
hne cyder as was ever made in New Eng
land. The Garrison at Maiden is doubtless
well supplied, and they are sending OFF, by
the Queen Charlotte, down the Lake, such
stores as will be unnecessary to their imme-
date defence"
The U, S. brig NAUTILUS has been cap
tured by the English squadron which chas-
ed the Constitution. Commodore Brooke re-
turned Capt. Crane his swordin consequence
OF his good conduct in endeavoring to save
his vessel.
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RA1Erey. Julv q

N. c. RALEreE. JULY 81.
The men recruited in this state, for the
10Th Regiment are under orders to proceed
Immediately TO Columbia. Mr.. A. G..
Glynn, the paymaster, left Raleigh. Tor ;bat
place on Monday last. Such of the ARTILLERY
men recruited here, by Captain Hawkins.
and Lieutenant Cowan, as were able To-
march, have within few days gone 20 Tar
borough, under the command Of Ensign
Bird.
On Friday last there was in this CITY Q.
general meeting Of Correspondence Of the
Baptist Churches of North Carolina. The
objects of the meeting were " TO extend Re-
igious acquaitance prOmote unaninity e.
courage tmegant preaching and d;ausc rse,
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PITrsF1ELD, Jolly Is.
THE VOICE OF IoHN ADAMS.

'|AOL Ut JUN ADAMS.
Inc following extract Of letter from she
venerable Patriot, the late President Of
the u. States, Mr.. ADAMS, to Elkanah
Watson, Esq. Of this town, is deserving
the respectful consideration Of every dis.
passionate American. The originals left
in this office for the inspection OF any per-
son.--Sun.
"QHiHey, Jaiy 6fh, 1912.
" DEAR SIR.
" have received the favor Of your letter
OF thc 2S.h q last month, which hSsieyived
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CnARIEsrnN- Inlu be-

= 10 Y = 70 On July 20
Accounts from New-York state, that there
are 40 or so sail of PoRTUGuEsE and SpAN-
IsH vessels loading with Flour for Lisbon
and Cadiz.-The Aurora fortnight ago
gave list Of 18lo.ding in the Delaware
We have had peace like war for FIVE
years past--and let fhis 6ttsiness continue.
and we may have a war like peace for
twenty years to come.
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Extract " a Letter from a Gentleman in
ire Island Of So. Yacenf TO his Cores
fo'tetenf in this city, communicated far
publication in tie Mercantile .4dUerff-
ser.
Our Volcano has lately made a most
awful display Of its horrid cntrails, and has
laid a full third part Of this fine island I'M
der IT'S ashes. All the lands in its vicinity
both to winward and lceward, are ren,
dered unfit for cultivation. and two Of lie
largest rivers. dried up. They have been
dug for. and found boiling. The mountain
EXHIBITS frightful prospect, Nothing to b.
seen but lava not a tree nor shrub and -
ven most Of those awful chasms, glens, and
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Arrived last evening at Hell gate, the Ri
sing Sun, Berry, of Baltimore, in SO davs
from Liverpool, in ballast.
Capt. Berry, sailed from Liverpool on the
Esd Of June, at which time the Orders In
Council were not repealed.
ship from ireland, with passengers.
A deep loaded ship from England.
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BAL7IMoRB, Augu

BALTIMORE. August 1.
Latest Nezvs from the Spanish
Provinces.
Extract from gentleman of information
to his correspondent in Baltimore, da-
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~ really appeared 10 me thai The advan-
tages Of such a treaty as | have sketched would
be very great, and especially If it could be
concluded soon.'
1T is true that our claims Of indemnity for
past spoliations should be heard, examined
and satisfied, which operation should precede
the new treaty or go hand in hand with t.
This is duh work, hard to begin and difficult
to pursue
"furged Il it a long time without the effect
even Of an oral answer. But lately they have
consented to give it a discussion, and the min
lister assures me that something shall be done
to silence the complaints, and on principles
that he says ought to be satisfactory"
81 shall not venture to detain the Wasp
more than two or three weeks; and ] hope by
that time to have something decisive to for
ward by her"
" From some expressions in your letters ]
am in hopes of receiving soon some more pre-
else instructions on these subjects"
"My communication with England, by
Morlaix, is almost entirely cut of. 1t is not
go easy to send to London, unless by one of
our own ships, as it is to the United states.
] now send your dispatches and my own to Mr..
Russell by a messenger in the Hornet, whom
| shall desire captain Lawrence to put on
shore or into a pilot boat on the coast OF Eng
land.1
"This messenger with Mr.. Biddle, will
leave Paris this night for Cherbourg, where
the Hornet is ready to receive them"