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Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-08-01

ayerred that Mr.. Madison was aware at the
time: On the rupture of this conventions ne
flies to the opposite party, and declares the
French DEGREES to be revoked as FAR as they
affected the commerce of the United States,
Notwithstanding that they have been enforced
with great rigortil very lately, to the great loss
and damage of our merchants and under-
writer's: and thus he has progressed, step ny
step, from one scene of error and impollcy to
another, until he has at length plunged US into
war with the most powerful maritime nation
in the universe, and this without the least pre-
paration having been previously made Tor SO
arduous contest not "a dollar in the treasury
applicable to the expencc OF the war, and the,
most pitiful expedients resorted to ios the
purpose of raising money without enforcing
the unpopular taxes recommended oy MI.
Gallatin and adopted by congress, in oyder to
save Mr. Madisons reelection to the Presl-
dency--the declaration of warltselt, consider
ed by most of our well informed polluclans,
to be a mere electioncering measure, adopted
with view to remove from the public mind
the impressions of imbecility and want of
energy which the inefhciency OF Mr. Madl-
sons administration had induced
"The untimey period Of this serious mea-
sure is matter of weighty consideration, not
only as it respects our unprepared state, but
also the very great amount OF our property
now III c. Britain, and the trl1ing amount OF
hers at present in our hands When we look
at the different departments OF our govern
ment, and see the great deficiency OF talent
and activity which the public offices depiora-
bly, exhibit, what result are we to expect from
a wal conducted by such an administration!
In what point of view can we behold Mr.. Ma
dison's official policy and conduct without dis
gust? What infatuation could induce him
to declare Britain an enemy, at war with
the United States, and in the next breath
10 offer her the commer cial advantages OF
peace. A declaration of war against Great
Britain, on such terms as these, is an absolute
boon bestowed ON her 1t will not cost her a
cent more to fight us than her present eXpen-
diture to carry on the war with France; where
as we enrich her treasury BY our commerce,
and surrender to her the most powerful wea-
pom we possessed for bringing her to terms OF
accommodation s,.d she would think 1t pro-
6table warfare to fight us for Fifty years on the
same terms. My fellow-citlzens, you cannot
surely place the CONDUCT of the War in such
inadequate hands"
An English brig from Lagulra, prize to the
frigate ESSEX, Capt. PORTER, went up the
bay on Friday, bound to Baltimore.
NrorfoLk. LEDGER
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-08-01

The Ann, from Oporto, fer Alexandria
was spoken July IL, lat. 81, 50, long 81.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-05-07
UTo THE PATRONS OF THE VIRGINIA
ARGUS.

At a very great cxpence, the proprietor. has
lately procured entire new fonts of TYPE for this
paper, and encreascd the size of it considerably.
It is believed that it now contains quantity OF
matter nearly equal to any paper printed IN A.
merica. The price 1.-THE same as in the year
1898, when it commerced] is 90 per cent lower
than the other papers of this city, Notwith-
standing this, however, and the INCREASED price
ftypes, paper, &c. which cannot be obtained
but for cash, the subscription will not be raised
60 punctuai subscribers. But in justice to him
self the printer gives THE early notice to hiS pa
irons, that from and after the first day of tho
year 1912, the paper will be charged at. the
rate of FIVE DoLLARs per annum to all those
who do not pay their subscriptions in the course
Of the current year.--The opportunities BY Pri-
vate conveyances continually occurring thro'-
out the year from every part of the State to
Richmond particularly by the Members of the
Legislature and the Sheriffsl and the facility
afforded by the mails which pass through every
neighbourhood at least once fortnight, will
leave those disposed to make remittances, no
excuse for not doing SOHO subscription will
hereafter be taken for less than six months,
nor will the paper be discontinued till all ar
rearages are paid up.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-05-07
JAMES MADISON.
AN ACT

AN All
For the organization of corps of Artiicers.
BE IL enacted BY the Senate and Honse of Req
resentatiOes Of the United States of america in
Congress assembled, That there shall be at
tached to the quarter-master. generals depart
ment, and subject to the orders of the officers
thereof, corps Of arti6cers, TO consist of one
superintendent to be appointed by the Presi :
dent OF the United States, four assistants, two
naster-masons, two master carpenters, two
r-blacksmiths, two master-boat- builders.
two master-armorers, two master-saddle and
harness-makers, twenty house carpenters, five
ship-carpenters, twenty blacksmiths, sixteen
boat builders, sixteen armorers, twelve saddle
and harness-makers and twenty-four laborers,
to be selected from the privates of the army,
when authorised thereto by the commanding
general or engaged from among the citizens by
the superintendent.
Sec. 2. And be il further enacted, That the
pay of the superintendent of artificers, shall
be forty-five dollars per month, three rations
per day, and forage for one horse that The
pay of the four assistants. be each thirty dol.
lars per month and two rations per day (; that
the pay OF the twelve master-w orkmen be, each
thirty dollars per month and one ration and one
half OF ration per day that the pay of the o.
Their workmen be each sixteen dollars per month
and one ration and one half of ration per
day.
sec s. dnd be IL further enacted, That 1t shall
be the duty of the superintendent of artifcers,
to render correct report, once each month,
OF the corps to the quartcr-master- general, and
on oath to make out the payroll thereof, which
pay roll shall be examined by the quarter-mas-
ter-general, or, in his absence, by one of the
deputy quarter-masters, and by him be coun-
tersigned and faithfully and without delay to
execute all such orders as he may receive from
the Secretary at War. any officer of the quar-
ter-master's department, nor from the officer
commanding in the field or garrison to which
his corps or any part thereof may be attach
ed.
Sec, A. And be it further enacted, That this
corps shall be engaged for and during the term
OF three years, unless sooner discharged by
the President of the United States.
Sec S. Axd be it further enacted, That for
defraying the expenses that may be incurred in
the execution of this act, the sum of thirty
thousand dollars be, and the same is hereby
appropriated, to be paid out of any monies in
the treasury not otherwise appropriated.
II. CEAY,
Sneaker Of the House Of REPRESENTATIVES
WIN. II. CRAWFORD,
President ofthe Senate fro temhore.
April, %, 1912.
APPROVED,
JAMES. MADISON.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-05-07
March 96.

IN CHANCERY Cumberland, March Court,
1912:
Alexus Davenport, surviving partner Of VIM
and Alexius Davenport, for the benefit Of
George Carson, PitE
Agdinsf
Peter +. Phillips, admir-. with the will an
ncxed Of Henry Martin, decd. and benjamin.
Martin, Defs.
IT appearing 60 tho satisfaction If the Court,
that Benjamin Martin, ono Of the defendants,
is not an inhabitant Of this state, on motion Of
tho plaintiff by his counsel--0rdered, that the
said defendant Benjamin do appear here on the
4th Monday in July next and answer the hill Of
the Plaintiff, or the matter thereof will be de-
creed against him aud that a copy of this or
der be forthwith inserted in some one Of the
newspapers printed inthe city OF Richmond, for
two months successfully and another copy
posted at the front door Of the courthouse OF
this county.
4 COPY. Ineste,
MILLER wOoDsoN, ". PC.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-05-07
JAMES. MADIsoN.
AN ACT

To authorize the Secretary for the Department
of War 20 exchange lands with the Ursuiine
Nuns, in the city of New-O Orleans.
Be it enacted BY the Senate and House OF Rep
resentatiOeS ofthe United States of america in
Congress assembled, That the Secretary for tire
Department of War be, and he is hereby au-
thorised and empowered, to exchange the lot of
ground situate in the city of New-Orleans on
which the Military Hospital of the United
States stands, with the Ursuline Nuns of said
city, whose convent adjoins or is near the same,
for such other lot or lots of ground, in said ci-
ty OF New-Orleans, or in its vicinity, owned by
the said Nuns, as in the opinion of said Secreta-
ry, shall be conveniently situated for Militia
ry Hospital, and of equal value with the said
lot OH which the said Hospital now stands, in
Guiding the value of said hospital.
Sec. 2. Ind be IL further enacted, That in
case of such exchange, the Secretary for the
Department of War is hereby authorised and
empowered to make, execute and deliver, in
behalf of the United States, to the said Ursu-
line Nuns, or to such person or persons, as
they may designate, a deed or other instru-
ment in writing, therein and thereby convey
ing to them all the right and title of the Uni
ted States in and to the said lot of ground a
foresaid, reserving, however, to the United
States, the of the said Hospital, for such
time as he shall judge necessary and the Sec
rotary for the Department Of War, is hereby all
So authorised to take and receive from the said
UrsuIine Nuns, or from such person or per-
sons, as may be authorised in their behalf for
that purpose, a deed or deeds or other instru-
ment in writing, conveying to the United States
a good and sufficient title to the lot or lots Of
ground, which he may agree to take in ex-
change aud which deed or deeds, or other
instrument in writing, shall contain the neces-
sary covenant to secure the United States in
case ofany failure Of title thereto.
" CLAY,
Speaker Of the House Of RefyesentatiVes.
WV. II. CRAWFORD,
President the Senate pro-fembore .
April %, 1912.
APPROVED,
JAMES MADISON.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-05-07
MILLER wooDsoN, jr. D. Q. c. c.
: Charlotte Court, Sd Feb. 1912.

Charlotte Court, Sd Feb. 1912.
Commonwealth
AGAINST
James Middleton, and Peter Mason, DTS.
Ag I'm Information in Chancery.
YVVTIE defendant Middleton not having enter
Il ed his appearance according to the act
of Assembly and the rules of this court, and
it appearing to the satisfaction of the court
that he is not an inhabitant of this state, on
the motion of the Attorney prosecuting for
the Commonwealth in this court, it is order
ed. that he appear here on the first day of
May court next and enter his appearance and
answer the information and give security for
performing the decree of the court; and that
a copy of this order be inserted in one of the
newspapers printed in Richmond for two
months successfully and posted at the front
door of the court house of the said county.
A Copy-Teste
THOMAS READ, C. C.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-05-07
dEooE ID. oIiUr fiEfND, ID. e. F. G.
April 9. w8w

VIRGINIA AT Superior Court of Chan
Gerry, holden at the Capitol, i'll the City of
Richmond, the 18th day of February, 1872:
The Mutual Assurance Society against fire
on buildings of the state of Virginia, Pts.
against
Larkin Stanard, BeverleyC Stanard & Robert
s. Chew, trustees of the said Larkin Stanard,
Jas. Tut & McCauley, executor and execu-
trix of McCauley, decd. John Woodville
and Andrew Stevenson, trustees of James Ste
venson, decd. the Auditor of Public Accounts
of the Commonwealth of Virginia and Philip
NJ Nicholas, Encouragement, Edward Hern-
don and William Waller, executors of Thomas
Colson, decd. John Minor, executors of
Herndon, deceased, Stapleton Crutch-
field, the said Robert S. Chew, John Stanarl,
Mary P. 5tanard, Thomas S. Johnson, Rich
ard Johnson, Jervas C.. Davis, Robert Temp
kins, William $. Stone, William Herndon, Be-
verley c. Stanard, George French, James Car
michael, and Robert Stanard, Defs.
THE defendant Robert Tompkins, not having
entered his appearance, and given security ac-
cording to the Act Of Assembly and the rules
Of this court, and it appearing to the satisfac-
tion of the court, that he is not an inhabitant
of this country on motion ofthe plaintiffs by
their counsel---H is ordered, that the said de-
PENDANT do appesr here OF the first day Of the
next term and answer the bill Of the Plaintiffs /;
and that copy of this order be forthwith in
serted in some newspaper published in the CT
ty Of Richmond, for two months successfully,
aud posted at the front door Of the Capitol, in
the said City.
4 COPY. Teste,
WIN. w. HENINc, C. C.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-05-07
IN CHANCERY Cumberland, March Court,

In cHANCERY :--cumberland, March Court,
i 1912:
George Carson, Pit.
against
Samuel Clopton and Jarratt Rison, Deffs.
1t appearing to the satisfaction of the Court,
that Jarratt Rison, one of the defendants, is
not an nhabitant of this State, on motion of the
plaintiff, by his counsel-It is ordered, that the
said defendant Rison do appear here on the 4th
Monday in July next, and answer the bill ofthe
plaintiff, or the matter thereof will be decreed
against him, and that copy of this order be
forthwith inserted in some one of the newspa-
pers printed in the City of Richmond for two
months successfully, and another copy posted
at the trent door of the courthouse of this coun-
ty.
Il copy. Ieste,
MILLER WooDSoN, d. c. C. C.
April 2. w8w
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-05-07
(BY AUTHORITY.)
Laws of the United States.
AN ACT
To enlarge the limits of the state Of Louisi-

"
ana.
BET enacted by The Senafe and House
Of REPRESENTATIVES of the United States Of
america in Congress assembled, That in
case the legislature Of the state of Louisiana
shall consent thereto, all that tract of coun-
try comprehended within the following
bounds, to wit: Beginning at the junction
of the Iberville, with the river Mississippi,
thence along the middle of the Iberville, the
river Amite, and of the lake Maurepas and
Ponchartrain to the mouth of the Pearl river
thence up the eastern branch of Pearl RI
yer to the thirty-6rst degree of north lati-
tude; thence along the said degree of latitude
to the river Mississippi; thence down the
said river to the place ofbeginning, shall be-
come and form part of the said state of
Louisiana, and be subject to the constitution
and laws thereof, in the same manner, and
for all intents and purposes, as if it had been
included within the original boundaries of the
said state.
Sec. 2. .And be it, farther enacted, That it
shall be incumbent upon the legislature of
the state of Louisiana, in case they consent
to the incorporation of the territory aforesaid
within their limits, at their first session, to
make provision by law for the representati-
on of the said territory in the legislature of
the state, upon the principles of the constitu-
ton, and for securing to the people of the
said territory. equal rights, privileges, bene-
fits and advantages with those enjoyed by
the people of the other parts of the state J;
which law shall be liable to revision, modifi-
cation and amendment by Congress, and al
SO in the manner provided for the amend
ment of the state constitution, but shall not
be liable to change or amendment by the le-
gislature of the state.
H. CLAY,
Sneaker ofthe House Of Representatives
WIN. HI. CRAWFORD,
President Of the Senate i.ro-temfore.
April Ia, 1912.
APPROVED,
JAMES MADISON.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-05-07

Tx Ca SSCERY :--Fiuyanna County Court,
Il March sd, 1872:
Neil McCoul, PatF
against
Edward Pace and John b. Magruder, Dejfs.
THE defendant Edward Pace, not having en-
tered his appearance, and given security accor
ding to law and the rules of this Court, and it
appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that
he is not an inabitant of this Commonwealth,
on motion of the plaintiff by his counsel-It IS
ordered, that the said defendant Pace do APP
pear here on the first day of June Quarterly
Term nezt, and answer the Plaintiffs bill ;
and that copy of this order be forthwith in
serted in some newspaper published in the CT
ty of Richmond, and continued for eight weeks
successfully and also, that copy thereof be
posted at the front door of the Courthouse of
this county.
4 copy. Teste,
JESSE B. SHEPHERD, D. C. F. c.
April 9. w8w
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-05-07
CONG r. Els
IN SENATE.
Thursday, .lJtrz so.

Thursday, IItra so.
Mr.. Lloyd obtained leave of absence after
Wednesday next, and Mr.. Giles for the re-
mainder of the session.
The bill more effectually to protect the
commerce and seamen of the United States,
was read the second time, and, OH motion
of Mr.. Bayard, referred to select commit
tee. Messrs. Pope, Bayard and Smith of
Md. compose the committee.
The bill for the relief of John Thompson
was read the second time, and referred to
Messrs. Smith of Md. Gregg and Smith os
N. York.
The Senate resumed, as in committee Of
the whole, the consideration of the bill to
authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to
issue grants and perfect titles on certain enA
tries and locations of land therein described;
which was ordered to be engrossed for 81
reading
The Senate resumed, as in committee Of
the whole, the Consideration of the bill al
lowing an annuity to Arthur St. Clair and
1t was ordered to- be engrossed and read
Sd time, by votes as follows:
For the 6W-Messrs. Anderson, Bayard,
Bibb, Crawford. German, Gilman, Good
rich, Gregg, Horsey, Howell, Hunter, Lam
bert, Leib, Smith of Md. Worthngton-Is.
against the 6M--Messrs. Condit, Cuts,
Robinson, Smith of N. Y. TAFT, Turner,
Varnum--7.
Mr.. Lloyd presented the petition of 535
merchants of Boston, praying the repeal OF
such modification of the non-importation act
as may enable them to receive their proper
ty in G. Britain and her dependencies
which was read, and, on motion of Mr.. LLOYD,
referred to select committee, to report
thereon by bill or otherwise. Messrs Lloyd,
Taylor, Gregg, Leib and Smith compose the
committee.
On motion by Mr.. Smith of n. York,
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Sc
nate be authorised to pay out of the contin-
gent fund, the expenses incurred for the flu
neral of the late Vice-President of the Uni
ted States, whenever the same shall have
been allowed and certified by the committee
OF arrangement.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-05-07

unsolicited revenue and stationary against the
Judgments which have been obtained by the
United States, against the said William Hub
bell.
H. CLAY,
Speaker ofthe House Of REPRESENTATIVES,.
VIM. H. CRAWFORD,
President ofthe Senate firo-temfore.
April %, 1912.
APPROVED,
JAMES MADISON.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-05-07

Giving further time for registering claims to
land in the Eastern district of the terrific
ny of Orleans
BE it enacted by the Senate and House
Of Representatives of the United States of
america IN Congress assembled, That eve
ry person or persons claiming lands in the
eastern district of the territory of Orleans,
who are actual settlers on the lands which
they claim, and whose claims have not been
heretofore filed with the register of the land
Office for the said district, shall be allowed
until the first day of November next, to de-
liver notices in writing, and the written evil
dences OF their claims, to the register of the
land Office at New-Orleans and the notices
and evidences so delivered within the time
limited by this act, shall be recorded in the
same manner, and on payment of the same
fees, as if the same had been delivered be-
fore the first day of July, one thousand eight
hundred and eight but the rights of such
persons as shall neglect SO doing within the
time limited by this act, shall, so far as they
are derived from, or founded on, any act of
Congress, ever after be barred and become
void, and the evidences of their claims never
after admitted as evidence in any court of the
UnitedtS States, against any grant derived from
the Elnited States.
Sefss2:4 i.dnd be IL further enacted, That
the register and receiver of public monies of
the said land Office at New-Orleans, shall
have the same powers, and perform the
same duties, in relation to the claims thus
filed before the first day of November next,
as if notice of the same had been given be-
fore the first day of July, one thousand eight
hundred and eight, except that their decisi-
on shall be subject to the revision of Congress.
And it shall be the duty of the said register
and receiver to make to the Secretary of the
Treasury a report of all the claims thus filed
with the register of the land Office, together
with the substance of the evidence in sup
port thereof, with their opinion and such re-
marks thereon as they may think proper |;
which report, together with a list of the
claims Which in the opinion of the register
and receiver ought to be confirmed, shall be
laid by the Secretary of the Treasury before
Congress, at their next session, for their de-
termination thereon. The said register and
receiver shall have power to appoint clerk,
whose duties shall be the same, in relation
to the claims flied as aforesaid, as was re-
quired of the clerk to the board of Commits
sioners for adjusting claims to lands in the
said district, and the said register, receiver
and clerk shall each be allowed fifty cents
for each claim filed according to this act, and
on which a decision shall be made whe-
ther such decision be in favor of or against
the clam; which allowance of fifty cents
shall be in full compensation for their services
under this act. q
CLAY,
Sneaker ofhe House IF Ref,resentattUes.
WIN. II. CRAWFORD,
President Of the Senate firo-temhore
April II, 1912.
APPROVED,
IANFpc AHAT,TcCNy
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-05-07
II. CLAY.
Sneaker ofMe House IF RehresentattUes
WIN. II. CRAWFORD,
JAMES MADISON.
AN ACT

nv NJ
For the Relief Of William HubbelI
De IL enacted BY The Senate and House O f
RepreseatatiUes Of the Ui,ed States of Am erica
IN Congress aseembicd, That the proper &C
counting officers Of the Treasury department
be, and they arc hereby authorised and re-
quired to allow 20 William Hubbeil, one of
tue collectors Of the excise tax, the sum of
one thousand and eightytwo dollars, ffty-one
and an half cents, IS a credit Con account
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-05-07
Cumberland, December Court, 1910.
Elijah II. Hendrick, Pltf

AGAINST d.
VIM. Gadberry c Miller Wood =" e""'''''
son, senr Defts.
TT appearing to the satisfaction of the Court
4 that the defendant Gadberry is not an inha-
bitant ef this state, on motion of the plaintiff,
by his counsel, 1t is ordered, that unless he APP
pear here on or before the LIST day of Hay court
next, and answer the bill of the plaintiff,
the same as to him will be taken as confessed
and the matter thereof decreed accordingly,
and thai a copy of this order be forthwith I'M
serted in some one of the newspapers printed in
the City Of Richmond. for two months success
sively and posted at the front door of the court
house OF this county.
A Copy--Atteste,
MILLER WOODSON, jr. d. Q. C. C.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-05-07
WOOD PICKER.
By Bussara.

the ensuing season at my stasle in Chesterfield,
about four miles above the Town of Manches-
ter-he will be let to mares at twelve dollars
the season, payable at Christmas, but may be
discharged by the payment of eight dollars at
my time before the fifteenth of August, when
the season will expire four dollars the single
leap, and twenty dollars to ensure mare to be
an foal fifty cents in either case to the groom
Pasturage gratis, and every attention shall be
paid, but will not be responsible for escapes
or any accidents that may happen Pedigree.
Wood Pecker was got by Buzzard, his dam by
Traveller, his gran dam by Pitzpartner, his
great gran dam by Eclipse, his great great gran
dam Regulus.
JAMES A. PATTERSON.
March 5rh, 1872 wifi