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The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-01-07

coue and zeal Of the Bueros ..creas.s 'a-,d
aeir powerful! auxi,iar.cs. The army tliat
invests Montevideoistwelve thousand StroDe.
ard in hourly expectation of carving as
i'oint, notwithstanding the intrigues aud
ordinations of the Rrazif.ar coutt. a
rand pyramid is erecting III the city Sc
'ucnos Ayres, to perpetuate the names of
ne heroes that i,sil in defence OF their &C. ~
Try. In Tact, nothing is left undonc tia:
could be expected from 4 people So longe s-
saved ana who are just cnici gus frCa itc
worst oi expressions tyranny and '.i..eysri
tion.
AT a meeting OF the inhabitants Of tic
town OF Fredericksburg, Convened n, ta.rcs
founSs Tavern, ON Thursday the g. ct .ac.
1872, for the purpose Of manifcS,ine .bejj-
grief FOR the recent OVERWHELMING. caia,r;-
ties CT their fellSw beings liz tlc q y oi ii;ckS
mend:
Or. GEORGE FRENCH, Mayor, was 81
led to the Chair ard
WILLIAM ALLEN, appointed Secretary.
, 1he object of the Meeting having beCa 81
planned '>y the Chairman,
Robert Lewis. ~. }. Ro5erfs,
Heelins lt'rH. Da6'y. His7glc. e
7. H. Eoote.,jr.. III 4. 1nor.io,
were appointed "a committee TO ,:rc-:..,c &c.
solutions suitable to Che occasion
The committee having rctisca rara rhort
time, reported the following rescsl.ioas.
which were unanimously agreed to-,sycshe
meeting. ~
Rcsotved, That it be recommended she
inhabitants OF this toal, to wear craue oa
their left arms for ore month.
Reseiued. That it be Recommended 10 ~.
inhabitants Of this town, 20 suspend ,acir
pubic meetings of amusement ai:a testiy.,y
for one month.
ResoLved, That a subscription be opened
under the direction of Wm."sStont & Doctor
John Ialiaferio, for the rdrpose of raising q
fund to aid our hapiess feilow-citizens OF
Richmond in the erection OF Nionu,nen: il.
|commemoration of the sad catastrophe
which win long continue to affect the heart
or sensibility with the most poignant agony
of distress.
Rescued, That the Rev. Mr.. S,reheck be
requested b. the Chairman, to deliver a
Discourse adapted to TIE melancholy ccca~
sion.
GEO. FRENCH, Chairman.
WILLIAM ALLEN Sec'rv
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-01-07
BosroN, December IS

BosToN, December 35-
BY the Gaten we have London papers Fand
advices to the 18th NoUember-Inany DAYS
latest.
On the affairs of the u. States there were
nothing in the papers but speculations l.
was thought by many in London, that on
the expiration of the restrictions on the
Prince Regent, partial change of the
Ministry would take place--the Marquis
Wellesley retiring to resume his former Sit
uation in India, sld MIR. Percival deScen.
ding to a peerage THAT Mr.. Russell would
furnish evidence that the French DEGREES.
though not revoked, bad ceased TO operate
against the commerce Of the u. States, AMI
that the Orders in council, so far as they
aitect our neutral rights, would also cease.
ms is the report, which We hope will be
realizcd-The Parliament will positively
assemble early in ia uary and the rostric-
tons, if not repealed, will die a natural
death in February, and viii not be re-
ne wed.
The old King was gradually descending
to the tomb.
Mr.. Russell our late Charge des Afaiyes
in Paris, had arrived in London, to exer-
else the same functions IN England. &c
arrived in the Constitution frigate. Cant.
Hull, which was to visit France before her
return to- America.
he affairs OF the North and Fast remain
ed as usual Sicily was stated to be in
great Fermentation and it's Amazon Queen
sick. We repeat, If that island is not soon
EnSHsh, 1t viii be, French /; it cannot long re-
main Sell an.
lie Lonaon papers among numerous Off
cal naval letters, contain one giving an &C.
count of the capture Of la Fen0le & La Hi,-
EIDE Of III guns each, near 5EadGg0Scu,. by
Which 1t appears, that their consort tue
laundering La U,fnde, struck her colors
u the action, but skuikcd off in the nigh:
and escaped.
BoNhPARTE is taking the most strenuous
measures to supply his subjects with our
outhern staple, COttou, from the Jevant,
hough it mast COS; them nearly double.
liERCULANEUM MAEU6CRIPTs.
From the carnage OF war. the lovss9 q.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-01-07

The committee of thirty-two members of
the Legislature of Pennsylvania, to whom
was referred the memorial for the incor-
poration of bank of hve-millions of dol
lars, have unanimously reported in favor of
the measure, and have leave to bring i'll a
bill. The two houses adjourned to the FIRST
week i'll January.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-01-07

NoTE.-The sums and periods of tine,
estimated for repairing aId equipping the
vessels OF war conprehended in the above
statement are in great degree Conjectural !;
though it is presumed that the sums stated
would be Sufficient, and that in the time
stated the vessels could be repaired.
Until these vessels snail be opened and
thoroughly examined, it is obviously rnpos-
tsIblc TO ascertain, with any degree of pre-
cisiGl what would be the expence of re-
pairing them or what time it would take to
repair them /; for, until then. their actual
state and condition, Cannot he asccrtaiaed
BY some, it IS at this time thought, that nei-
Their the NcwNork nor the Boston are wor-
thy OF being repaired: But l hope that, on
opening them, we shall find them other
wise I; and under this impression have re-
turned them in this exhibit. Should they
be found TO be too rotten to repair, / shall
consider it as serious misfortune for they
have been constructed upon the ost APP
proved models for vessels OF their rates
In the estimate of the eXpence of the ma
Wy for the year 1912, the employment of all
our frlgates, excepting those above stated,
and OF all our other vessels of way, and of
si%ty-two gun-boats, is contemplated these
objects, together with the corps of marines,
navy-yarI and ordnance, &c. are estimated
TO cost S2,5C2 ,0O3 go, which is the aggre-
gate amount Of the es innate for tie year
1912. On this sum,
The expense of the corps of
marines is estimated at S228,9O5 80
The expense of-nayy yards,
&c. 10000
The expense of ordnance, &c, 10000
The expense Of the vessels of
war IL commission, and Of
those and the gun-boats il
=, ordinary, 1,403,ogs
The expense Of tie 81 gun.
boats in commission, 10000
Whole amount Of the navy
estimate, fol- the year 1912, 80, 500 ,0c3 o.
IL, then, the frigates now in ordinary werc
put In commission, "thejr aggregate annual
expense in service, with that OF those now
and including every other OIL
sect oi navy expense, upon the scale con-
the estimate Cor the year 1912,
would be .Je sum stated under Tic head
g af.naal expense" in this exhibit VIZ /:
S4e9,e7G
Added to the whole ariount of
the navy estimate, as stated
above 1902, O03 so
Which makes S2,971,976 90
Bat, excluding the expense { the corps
Of marines, navy yards aud ordinance, a.
Dove stated, the annual expense in service Of
the frigateS now ia Ordinary, with that Of
those nov employed, and Of siYty-two gun
boats III commission, and ce ali the other
ggn-oofts in ordinary, would DC %, sos, C7l
1ac assre gate annual expense, il the
cfgaics nov ia ordinary were pat ia com
nissIoa and added to the expense Of the
gcsssls of war nov in commission and Of the
7rGIary; bat e@cludiny tas cXrcnss c. the
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-01-07
REMARKS

BY the last reports the gun boats in ordinary gene
rally were in state of preservation all those in
commission are in good condition
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-01-07

Recapitaiatiog and Genera Estimate.
Pay and Subsistence OF navy officers
and searnen g. oil o6s
Pay and clothing of a, detachment of
marines s,,75
provisions S5,o72
Medicines and hospital stores 5000
Repairs and contingencies 4o,oo0
Whole ANIMAL expencc of "a gun ship 9oa,Iio
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-01-07

Estimate Of The erhenee Of building and
completely equifhing for actual service
uessels Of zvor Of various rats and The
annual erhcnse Of each.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1812-11-25
From the .Mowtreal Courant.
Quebec. October OK

'.""u, ana with pleasure
We Announce it to the public, that one
oil the government store-ships, lately
arrived brought 10000 stand ofarios,
lhe prisoners taken at Detroit apd
brought down to Quebec. are on the
point OF e'nharkinS for Boston, for ,hs
purpose OF being exchanged.
FIVE cannon are now living ut the
Chateau court, taken at Detroit.
Arrived, ship William, Goodman
70 days from Portsnsa,i,. ergo rn.
Nerhments stores, Passengers. ia
officers and privales oil tie ieNais and
4o2d rest-
Brig Masdalen, Lc;s;er, IS 5a1s
from Portsmouth,. Passengers. SO 81.
GERS and private. oi the artillery. sill.
and ash rest-
Sailed yesterday H. n. S. PereuDiss
with convoy for England. AIso, q,
vi. ;. Wandcrer, 10 iiaiiiax.
he late elections in Ma.sa chusett,
and Hampshire furnish ernpnJ
for the highest qualification to every
honest mind. There viii! not he more
than one If oneJ Jedersonian in the
next house Of representative OF thu 81.
siates, from the cid New England
States--a fact whiri. l,ss not existed
nor any thing near it, since the reign
OF Jeit@rso II commenced IssteaH
OF the Sewers, the Cuttses. the Greens
the Widgerys, Turner's, the Harper..
the Dlnsmoors, &c. &C. there will "a a
united phaianN OF az or q! members. III
correct principles, fair character, and
many OF them distinguished talents. 10
support the great interests OF commerce
anu the constitution, against all the O.
pen OF covert attacks ofthe Weodsmeu.
or OF the Cabinet. New England is
now secure against any hostile al
tempts that may DE meditated against
her. The militia, armed, Disciplined.
and brave, are ct ko;ne, prepare to de
fend her against all foreign ar lomes-
tic foes. Should New York turn out
in her mighty strength, and join her
forces to ours, We may hid defiance 10
ali TINT our ,caiith,e leaders can muster
to snbdae us,-PoiuMesrs and susseri.
GERS not e@sePtes.-Conn. Mirror.
A letter from Copenhagen. dated
Sept. g, saws. =" the obtaining posses
SION ST Smulensk, cost the French up
wards CT 10000 men,
Lon. Paper.
Jerome BoRaParte has been under
the Necessity Of publishing a decree
acknowledging his inability to pay the
intesest OF the public debt of Wsstphn-
liza. The decree is dated the 18th Of
Jnns, at Warsaw, aud directs thu.
The interest in future IS 10 Ee added Is
Tie seYisai!!!!
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1812-11-25

cts harbor, on the lake Ontario, on
a eru'ze against the enemy--who.e
heating property on that lake has pos.
s,e'y by this time changed owners
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1812-11-25


most recent date:
st. Petersburg, 9Th (isM .qu~.
To day peace is formally amour
ccd with Eny;and-and express orders
are given at all our ports, that siips
bearing the British flag shall be OPEN
ly aad amicahly received, with tl.eir
cargoes. provided there be nothing on
board contrary TO the existing tariff
ana regulations ; which is to continue
III force Tor the present year, at least.
All the brokers notes and prices eur
rent have LONDON printed Oh them and
Parls IS left out. The exchange is at
p i-< and is expected hisher.-Lor,l
Bentinek arrived three days ago and
Lord Eat r. is expected. The news
froni the armies is Notwithstanding
and volunteers are mare hing from
all quarters towards the Dwima and
another levy of troops is ordered fer
September. 1t is expected that zoo
oo1 men vii! be III arms III IL few days,
IMPERIAL UKAsE.
4" uhase ofais haperiai .iEajesty, .aato-
N'~| y t~'t tex fiHSSEUES, &c.
The Senate declares as follows:
I" The desirable peace which has
been negotiated between isussi;, and
treat Britain, has at length been ae
compiished, and we have taken tho
earliest opportunity of announcing, to
our faithful people this happy event,
and even before the formal ratification
has been received.
Pursuant to the conditions of this
arrangement, we hereby order, that
from the present date, all our ports
aud harhours in the Baltic. the White
and Black Sea, and the Sea of Asoph.
with all our parts and harbours.
Wherever they may situated, are omen
TO tie Tag ofthe britannia Maiesty-
ana the trade shall he conducted be-
tween the Empire and Great Britain.
according to the system adopted under
the existing regulations.
The Senate has thought fit to com
manicate tins acceptable intelligence
an Inc present Ukass, that it may be
known to ail--anl it is hereby witness
ed sy our public seal, this fifth (47thl
day OF August, 1a12.'
E'tract cfa letter from .Eessrs. Bar-
ing, Brothers q Go. Of London, dat
sd tie 24th Sept. 1912.
Our government have refused TO
grant amy more Licences TO import pro-
visions from America, which we prefune
WIN put an end &c your exports during
inc war. The crops in every part Of
europe are abundant, and Spain and
poIsu sal will be amply fupplied from the
Black Sea, Meairelraneap, Barbary,
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1812-11-25
RETREAToF OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Les'ia gt0n, Nor. 3

harrington, .Nor. ).
From gentleman who arrived in
t'wn from Frankfort last evening, we
- ri thar general Hopkins has return
al 70 fineennes with his army, with
oAt accomplishing any Of the objects
of the expedition. The general and
his army amounting to 1000 volunteers,
crossed the Wabash, intending to
march TO Pioria, an Indian town, sit
uated OH the lower end ofLake Illinois
and TO desfoy that, and the other
.owns III ITS neishborhood. The guides
instead of conducting The army west
towards Peoria led il north. within
three days march OF Lake Mishi.an
Amen provisions getting scarce, it be-
eaEe necessary to retreat. They pass
Ell deserted Indian town on their way
saw hut three Indians. and were one
night III danger, IN consequence Of thu
Indians setting the prairie grass on
nle. at flncennes the general had
discharged the mounted volunteers and
intended to proceed with the rootmen
10 The Prophets town at Tippecanee.
Cur informant adds. that on apnroaeh-
inS the deserted towns, the army ex-
Peesea q battle, and that never we're
h ne more DESTROYS to face an enemy.
iHsy returned mortified and aissoa-
ts"Isa' We hope the account is not
true FOR never before did 5000 Ken
tuckians lose their way, and march
north instead ofwest. But the gentle
man who states the particulars, travel
led with another who had just retarn-
sd from the expedition.
We have fears Of the fate of Colonel
Russell, who with 500 men, were to
meet and cooperate with General
hopkins near Pieria.-
paper.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1812-11-25

From the london Courier, Sept. 40.
In some of the Gottenburs letters,
1t is affirmed, that the Grown Prince
has actually set off for Abo, aecompa-
med by Baron Adierkreutz, for the
purpose Of having an interview with
the Emperor Alexander. We know
not what credit is due to to this report.
The address delivered by the Crown
prinee, at the close Of the Diet of
orehro, preserves the most guarded
silence with regard to his political
views. 1t is silent on the subject of
Inc treaty with England-and while
II alludes to the extension of hostiIitias
from the Banks of the 'Tagus to those
o. the Dwina, ii processes wish that
s"nceh may DC snabied TO adhere 10 .
Paoiae policy.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1812-11-25

Wesntjoin an extract Of an ipterost-
ing letter from ST. Petersburg, of the
most recent date:
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-31
Military Goods, &c.

Cold, Silver, Plated aud Gilt EpauIetts,
Best English Gilt, Silver, Plated and Steel
Scabbard Sabres,
Gilt and Plated Small Swords, ard Cut and
Thrust,
Gold Embroidered & Plain Morocco Sword
Belts,
Plated Sword Knots, Net Tassels. Looms
and Tinsel Bands,
Gold and Silver Vellum, Lace and Cord.
Brass and Iron Holster and Pocket Pistols.
Infantry, Navy and Artillery Coat and Vest
Buttons.
HLSO-
One Case Irish LINENS, 1900 Gallons
Whale Oil,
40 Tons Bar-Iron, Nail Rods. Sheet aud
Hoop-Iron,
2 DO. Blistered, German and CrawIey Steel
9 Do. Sheet Lead, Three Pipes 4th proof
Cogniac Brandy, of super, quality,
And 5000 Albany Boards-which are
offered for sale on moderate terms by
SANS q. ADAMS,
Richmond, Aug. ~, W.T.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-31
August 10.
n voice from the 7OiLdeyneSs
'7Is fhe sfliyff oT SeUenkU SIR !

One regiment of iiAemen, under Lieut..
Col. lain .Hiien; the LIST regiment of rnfan-
try under Lieut.. Col lain M Scott and the
5th regiment of infantry under Lieut. Col.
William Lezvis, have marched from Kim
lucky to join the north western army IN Ca
NADIA. This body of Kentucky VoiuHteers,
more than 1900 strong, are uEder the com
mand Of Brigadier General Payne. -Four
hn1dred regulars, recruited in Kentucky,
marched at the same time, for the same
point, under the command of Col. Wells
At Urbanna, they will form a junction with
300 ONO Volunteers, under Brigadicr
General IHhfer and 100 regulars, recruit
ed in'Ohio, undt r Captain Baugham. The
whole force will, then, consist OF $500 men I;
and will make HulPs army, at least, 5000
strOug--all of which, (cXcept about 500 Of
the 18th regiment) are backzvoOdsmeH. In
addition to this, Governor Harrison IS col
iecting a body OF troops, to compose the
Desfern army, for the purpose of attacking
tho savage allies Of Britain, on Lake Mchi-
gan, and eventually to cooperate with ge-
neral Hull
The distance from this place to Detroit,
IS, at least, go mles--8O Of which is a howl
ing wilderness. The land is low and wet
and IN many places, for miles together, the
mud is knee deep. Our population Is thin
and scattered and our whole western from
Tier is inhabited by ferocious, cruel race of
asyages, who, IN Their lawless incursions,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-31
WAsu1NcroN Ctr. Any 90

WASHINGTON CRY, Aug. %.
The following " Additional Instructions"
have been issued by the proper authority to
the public and private armed vessels of the
United states.
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
TO the fIsblc and firirate armed vessels of
ahe United States.
The public aud private armed vessels of
the u. 5. are not to interrupt any vessels be-
longing to citizens OF the United States com.
ing from British ports TO the United States
laden with British merchandise, in conse-
quence of the aliedged repeal of the British
Orders in Councl but are, on the contrary
to give aid and assistance to the same, in or.
der that such vessels and their cargoes ma,
be dealt with on their arrival as may be de.
Cided by the Competent authorities.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-31

spare neither sex, age, nor condition. Theft
enmlty is inveterate; and in the formidable
league against us there is said to be y 600
SvarTlors. Yet, with this perhdious race to
encounter, with our frontier thus exposed
Ohio and Kentucky have sent nearly 6, 900
hardy VOLUNTEERS TO the invasion of Up-
per Canada. Our Citizens have voluntari,v
LETT their wives and children, their property
and every thing which can be dear to man,
to encounter, the bardships of a camp in the
wilderness and the ferocity of savages and
the discipline of British veterans, in The field
OF battle. And for what. For THEIR
COUNTRY. Why should's st thou fear death
my sons The valiant fall with fame !;
their shields turn the dark stream of dan
ger away and renown dwel,s on their
grey hairs
| On last Thursday, two companies of CaL
la Volunteers, under Capts. Shepherd aud
Butler, and one company Of .Hfhens Volun-
teers under Capt. Gregory, arrived in town.
ihey marched for Canada on Sunday, com-
pletely armed and equipped. More hardy,
noble fellows never "trod the tented field. %
They would have been worthy of Rome in
her best days. What motive could such
men have, TO leave their friends, their ia
miles, and their peaceful fresdes, but pure
patriotism, and genuine love of country !
he bosom OF old CinCinnatus never burned
| with more sacred flame, than that which
giows III theirs. They could have remained
at home-they were not compelled to go:-
Yet they voluntarily sought in foreign land
an opportunity to avenge the wrongs of their
country. and to acquire that self-applause
which none but 4 froud hatriot can feel
On Sunday last, the Deer creek Volun-
teers, upwards of 80 in number) under
Capt. Mackletrey, marched also for Cana
da 1his is the fifth volunteer company
from this county, now in actual service.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-31

E'OR RENT, new, fire proof, brick rENE~
- MEN !nree stories high, strongly Jui,Jp
situated ON the main or f. street, opposite the
Bell-Tayern, we'll calculated for Grocer, or
Vendue Store. If moi rented shortly VIII
take III GOODS on STORAGE. Enquire OF the
subscriber at the Falling Garden.
JAMES LOWNES.
- Also for Rent,-TW0 RooM j., sui,a.
BILE tor Offices, in the above bulldln..--,ntr<
from Cross or IS Ii street. L.
9th Mo. 81. If
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-31
NORFOLK, Aug. IS,

I'M VLN, 4hUt5' NO'
Captain Herbert, of the Revenue Gutter
Gallatin, spoke on the Esd instant, in the
Bay, ship from Havana in DAYS an
English schooner from New-P Providence,
prize to the privateer High Flyer of Baiti-
more, and the schooner Patriot, from Bos-
ton, all bound for Baltimore. The latter
vessel, when 20 miles s. of Cape Henlopen,
was pursued by British man of war, and
escaped by running in upon Chincoteague
Shoals.--RcraH,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-31

unprecedented requests. Re left to each Of
the Christian churches in Amstertls m, aud
at the Hague, 10000 forms ; to each Of the
orphan houses of those cities, the same sum
and to each of his christian neighbor, who
assisted at his funeral, 100 ducats :. and to
each Jew, 200 do. Hurt Of Erin.
" Having no further information, either
from Washington or from Gen. Dearborn's
lead Quarters, on the subject Of the ,idicu-
lous arnistice with the British, we are in.
cihed to believe that ii is not true. That
the British want an arnustice 6y!and and sea,
ustil they can get reinforced we have no
doubt but to suppose, for moment, that
the American government would accede to
one, would beto charge it with the grosssst
| folly.-Baif. San.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-31
ALEXANDRIA, Aug. %.
IMPORTANT INTELLIGENCE

; BY gentleman from Washington, we
learn an express arrived there yesterday
from Detroit, with the disagreeable intelli-
gence OF the CAPTURE ofGen. Hull svith his
zvhoie army by The British Our Informant
saw Gen. Clark in Washington who inform
ed him he had seen the articles of capitula-
ton, and that Gen. Hull had surrendered
with 1900 men without firing gun.
An express was dispatched after the Pre-!
sident OF the United States, who left WASH
inSton yesterday morning for his seat in Vlrs
ginia, to convey him this information.
DlED--In Gratz, SiIesia, about the mid
die of June last, LOUIS BONAPARrE,
late King of Holland, aged 40 He Dequeath.
to the town of Crate the little property OF
which he died possessed, in return for the
friendly reception with which he had been
there honored.
- Lately in France, NJ. SONINI, tho
celebrated traveller.