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The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-01-18
THE CONVEN Ion

Were ON Tuesday and Wednesday EN-
pioyed in discussing the principles Of the
brst part Of the constitution. They have "a
d,pted the first article, and the seven first
lections of the second. We have preserved
notes of the proceedings, but circumstances
lave prevented us from giving them to our
readers as early as We could have wished.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-01-18

For LIVERPOOL
7EEE, THE SNIP EUPHR4TES, Z
nv NASH DECOST, Master.
$50 tons rcsister-part of the cargo
bcin, cngasc& she will have dispatch. For freight
the rcmainder, or passage (aving elegant accom-
motiations) apply to 9
A. SHARP
January Q.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-01-18

NEw-ORLEANs, Dec. 10.
THE CONVENTION
Yesterday adopted the preamble to the
constitution, in the Committee of the whole.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1812-09-28
Hon W EUsTIs, Secretary D
OF the Department at War

Col Cass's account of the surrendeg
oil the army of The Northwest, presents
a most deploCa5le picture Of the state
"a di9ciFline III the service. On th-
one hand, the commander III Chief. "
whom this important and expensive
expedition was Entrusted by orr mi.era.
bic managers IL Was hington, Is repre-.
scented rs pursuing such "seriss Of
umid, irresolute, and indecisive meas.
ures' as TO forfeit the confidence ofthe
subordinate officers On the other, Me-
are informed that those officers were
guilty OF the most inexcusable acts q.
INSTRUMENTATION, in assuming ~ them
selves the exercise Of supreme author.
n.y. I'D writing % the GoycrnOur of @.
mo respecting the affairs VT the army
anG even ID Concerting a mufiny for tie
purpose Of " aiUestlF ne general Gfhs
command, " which muGnous design col.
Cass says, would have been caryed in-
70 effect, but for "two ofthe command
ing officers Of regiments being ordered
on detachments."
With al army in such q situation,
what but disaster and disgrace could by
expected The general compelled, for
tear u muHny, 70 keep his troops scat
tered IN detachments to prevent them
from conspiiing against his authority;
and the subordinate officers on thsif
part. cor~eea@pl:-.E WIFE tIsc Ccian-sn~
der n chief ofthc militia Oh Ohio, IN be-
half oEthe army which they consider as
exposed 10 disgrace and ruin from ne
" timid, irrrsolutc, and indrcisive meas
ures" Of the commander in chief.
Whether Hull is q traitor, or q COW
ard, 81 both we know not; nor do ve
feel the slightes, individual interest IN
the question We know that he has
been favourite nursing WI democracy
and has been provided for at the pu5iok
expense ever since the Commencement
Of Jeferson's administration. Barns
bias Bidwell, Bar zillai Gannett, Aaron
Burr, and various Others, have IN ihlF
turns, stood as high in democrauck es-
limation as did Gen. Hull, when tIa
command Of the army of the Nor:hve'1
was given 70 him. Should it 'urn out
that he equally well merits their conf.
dence, il is an affair between him anG
those who oaght 10 have known him be-
fore intrusling him with the lives otouf
citizens and the honour oG the nation
For ought VIC know, Gen Hull was as
worthy of his trust d Cen. Bloomfield
Cen. Dearborn. ~ any other OF The ira
ternity of demorretick generals aua
should they, when put 10 The Test, dis-
grace themselves and their employers.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1812-09-28
OFFICIAL
DesbatcIles fem Gen. HAM.

Dispatches from GeH. HHH.
wAsHiNcrox. SEPT. I9-Yesterday af
ternoon, az 2 O'Clock, 1t Anderson, OF the
u. s. army, reached this city, bearer ofdes-
catches from Bri1adier General WM. Hull,
10 the Department Of War, Of which tie
following copies have been obtained for pub
Montreal, 8,h Sept 1912
SIR The iuclosed despatch was PrePar-
ed on nv arrival at Fort George, and il was
msfmcniiun 10 have forwarded Il from that
n &c By msior Wi,herell, Of the Michigan
volunteers. made application TO the com
msnding officer a. that post, and was reiU
sed ;3he stating that Ae was nOt authorised,
and general Brock was then at York. We
were mmediateleembar!sed for this place,
aid major WithereIl obtained liberty at
Kingston 10 60 home on parole.
TINS is the first opportunity have bad TO
forward The despltches
The An u. Ststes' regiment is destined
for Quebec, with psrt # the first The
whole consists ofalltle over three hundred.
j Sir George Provost, without any request
on my part, has offered 10 take my parole,
and permit me 70 proceed To the States.
1t. Anderson, The eighth regiment, is
the bearer Of my Dispatches. lie was for
merly IL in the Artillery. and resigned
his commission On account Of beng appoint
ed MarshI Of The Territory Of Michigan.
During the campaign he las had 3 command
il the artillery; and recommend him 10
you Is q valuable officer.
lie is particularly acquainted with the
stt Of hugs previous aud Al the time when
the capltuIaIon took plsce Re Will be able
e. give you correct information on any points
about which you may think proper p en-
quire | am, very respectfully, your most
obedien servant, w HULL
Han. " Eusns, Secretary 2ffhe DePt Of War.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1812-09-28

every man enjoy in peace the fruits
Of his labour, give hinielf up to all
the energies Of his foul and activity
awakened, and kept alive by the real
ity or the hope Of enjoyment will
force art and nature TO dilplay all
their treafures The fields will be
covered with harvetts. The valleys
with focks. The hills with vines
Tbs fea with fhips and man will
be happy and powerful"
SAMUEL P. ABBOTT,
Mater 81 brig Rebeeca, B9if9H'
New-L Landau, Sept. 10, 1912.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1812-09-28
5 SAMUEL P. ABBOT

[Lr Capt. hJb9tt is nephew TO the
Hon. Richard Cuts, Member of
Congrefs. and always has been firm
democrat. Look at the above fate
ment, and fay what you think ofhim
now.-Ed GaZ.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1812-09-28


been kindled merchants ruined
b7afs pillaged--citizeRS arrehed, and
erormities of every kind committed.
Bonaparte faid fuch things fhould be {:
France acquiefced: And now Amer
lea mul obey the imperial mandate
with well to my country, but |
fear IFS degradation is too fat ap
preaching under its prefent rulers.
One effort may fave the nation. H.
rife then my countrymen after, your
rights, and clll other men to your
councils men who, by united VIII
dom, integrity and parriotifm may
rettore tranquility and peace +; give
refpectrbIlity TO the nation an
honeit emulation 10 It's mekchants !;
and a fair encouragement 20 the ag-
ricultural incerelt not building the
gains of one portion of the citizens
on the bankruptcy and ruin Of the
other, as is now too evidently the
cafe. Let happy equilibrium of
power aud Of action be eitablilhed,
which continues the public fafety.
Let the names Of equity and jultice
be acknowledged and revered. Let
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-05-18
FrankIin's Works.

n COMPLETE edition of the writings of
- DIR. FRANKLIN has been received in this
town y is now delivering to subscribers &others,
by ). PLEASANTS, agent for the Editor. This
work appears IN its arrangement and style, to
be worthy of the great Patriarch of American
Liberty and Apostle of the American Press
independent of the intrinsic merit which is
legibly stamped upon the features of the edit
on, 1t contains those qualities which give the
prc-eminence over every other compilation
which has already appeared in print. Unre-
mitted research has obtained for it originality,
and elegance of calculation has characterised
the efforts OF the bIographer and enhanced the
memory OF the Sage. 1t embraces 4 comprehen-
sive and intelligent display, more ample and au-
thentic thanwas anticipated when this invalua-
bic rroduction wss first offered for the patron
age OF the public. 1t contains variety of POI
hticai and literary articles, taken from manu-
scrptsto which the Editors of former abridged
editions could have no access. Four volumes
are already published. The fifth will conclude
the work and finish the biography of the great
Franklin. IL is ornamented with numerous en-
cravings; aylgnette to each volume and the
letter-press printing is executed in a superior
manner. The work is undoubtedly of great ma
tional Importance, as it tends to preserve and
do honor to the memory of a man whom Aineri-
ca is so much indebted to, and who, as he was
among the first, that " from his genius and
talents reflected back lustre on his native coun-
try, must continue to be ranked to the latest
posterity, among its greatest benefactors and
ornaments" Whatever may be the views, and
whatever the inferior objects ofparticular clas-
ses or party leaders, the great body of the ma
ton must ever possess n general interest in
whatever relates to DR.. Franklin, incapable of
being neglected or separated.
April 81, 1872 (w8;D
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-05-18
FROM THE NATIONAL 1Nrr1LIc ENcEa
TO THE EDITOR.

Su--Permit me to recommend TO vour
citizens, through your paper, the propriety
OF planting trees in their gardens and in the
streets.
Chaptal states, that pure air is separa-
ted from the plant by the action of light, and
the eXcretion is stronger as light is more
vivid light favors the work of digestion
in the plant; those plants whose vegetation
ismost vigorous, afford the most pure air
BY this continual emission of vital air. the
Author of Nature necessarily supplies the
loss which is produced by respiration, COM
bustion and the alteration of bodies, which
comprehends every kind Of fermentation Sc
putretaction. DR.. Prestly, by experiment,
proved, that trees absorb carbonic acid gas,
or mephitic air, and give out oxygene or VI
tai air.
could cite many instances to confirm
these truths, where families became mar
tyrs oy the cutting down of trees, and where
healthincss was obtained By restoring them.
case occurred last year in Jersey, strong
ly illustrative of the position "a GENTLE
man cut down the trees between his house
and marsh, and five, out of his family of
nine' died. and the other four were very ill.
The shade of trees prevents much neat!
and this consideration alone would, should
conceive, prompt my fellow citizens tnplant
poplars, sycamores, willows, &c; and sure
ly they cannot be slow to surround their
houses with them, when the preservation of
health depends upon it. The late salubrty
OF Philadelphia, is attributed by medical
men, to the rows of poplars in the several
streets. hope these suggestions will not
be UNDECIDED. Z.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-05-18
T. d n G II K S.
IN SENATE.
UfondaY, 1Tqy II

Monday, May IL
The bill TO amend the act to establish n
quarter masters department, was read a
second time and referred to Messrs. Andcr-
son, Varnum and Taylor.
The bill making additional APPROXIMATIONS
for the support of government; the bill max
ing further provision for the army of the u.
States; the bill to annex part ofWest Flo
rlda to the Mississippi territory; and the.
bill for the better regulation of the ordnance
were severally read third time and pass
ed.
Mr. Worthington submitted the following
resolution for consideration:
RESOLVED, That a committee be aDpoint-
ed to enquire ANY, and if any what further
provision Unnecessary to compel the residence.
and attendance OF territorial judges in their
respective territories, with leave to report
by bill or otherwise"
Tuesday, MAY II.
Mr.. Gregg presented petition of certain
subjects of the crown of Portugal and mas.
tiers of Portuguese vessels, arrived at Phi
ladelphia since the embargo, praying tobe
permitted to return with CaTEoes of provi-
sions.-Referred to Messrs Gregg, Ander-
son, Bayard, Campbell of Tenn. and Tay-
Tor.
On motion of MIR. German, the memorial
of Charles Selden and others, was referred
to the same committe
The resolution offered yesterday by Mr.,
Worthington, was taken up and agreed to,
with an amendment directing al enquiry
into the propriety of prohibiting the Judges
from practicing in the state courts Messrs.
BaYard, Worthington and Campbell, we're
appointed the Committee.
The Senate resumed the consideration of
Mr.. Pope's motion, respecting a repeal of
the nOn-impOrtation act, which, after de-
bate, was rejected by yeas and nays as fol-
| low
| 0kEtion-Messrs. Bayard, Dana.
German, Gilman, Goodrich, Horsey, Pope.
WorthiBgton--8.
against H-Messrs. Anderson, Bib.
| Campbell, of Tenn. Condit, Crawford.
Cuts, GaiIlard, Gregg, Howell, Robinson.
Smith of n. York, rait, Taylor, Turner and
| VaTnum III
WedHesday, MAJ IS.
quorum not appearing at the usual
hour OF meeting, motion was made 90 sd<
journs and carried-~9 to s.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-05-18
Domestic MedicinrS

TO BE HAD GENUINE, AT THE nook
STORE OF MR.. s. PEASANTS,
large supply of DR.. Church's Cough
Drops, medicine unequalled by any other in
tse world, for the cure of Coughs, Colds,
Asthmas, Consumptions, and the Whooping
Cough, price IS cents.-Also, his Chemical
Essence and Extract of Mustard, for the
cure of Rheumatism, Rheumatic Gout, Pal
sey, &c. price Is cents each bottle or box.
Andoyne essence for the head ache, fifty
cents.
Volatile Tncture for the tooth ache, 81 l-2
cents.
Antiscorbutic Tincture for curing the sour
w in the Gums, whitening the teeth and
sweetening the breath, price s l. Church's
Virmifuge Lozenges, for destroying worms
in grown persons or children, so cents the
box.
Eye Salve for all diseases of the eyes, rs
cents per box.
The celebrated Botanical Tea, dollar the
canister.
Cordial Restorative Balsam, for nervous
disorders. Debility, inward weaknesses, &c.
price one dollar fifty cents.
Church's Ambitious Pills for malignant
and bilious fevers and all disorders Of the
head, SO cents the box.
(Windham) Lees bilious Pills for similar
complaints. The patent Antispasmodic f.
lxir, an infailble cure for Convulsion, Hys-
teric, Falling, and all kinds of Fits Vegeta
bic Lotion an Incompatible wash for the face
and skin, IS cents
German Corn Plaster, or Corns, so cents
the dackct
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-05-18

FASHIONABLE JEWELRY.-M Gretter,
L informs his friends and the public general
ly, he has selected elegant and extensive
assortment of FASHIONABLE GOODS in his
line, among which, are Pearl & Jet Earnings,
Rings, Breast Pins, Bracelets and head orna.
ments, Watch Chains, Seals & Keys, Silver Tea
Sets, Table, Dessert and Tea Spoons, Soup &
Punch Ladies, elegant Girdle Clasps, Branch s,
other Candlesticks, Coasters, Casters, Bread s
Cake Baskets, Liquor Stands, Plumes, Dirks,
Swords, Belts, Epauletts, &c SSc.-M G. hopes
from his exertions at all times to obtain the
most fashionable articles, to merit that continu-
ance ofpublic patronage he has so literally ex-
perienced.
April 90. 1w6m1
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-05-18

Yelled with greater retnue or more ex-
pensive carriages than his neighbors -
What If he should carry his arrogance so
Tar as to require the monopoly of their
| trade; and seize to his own use whatever
they attempted to send to market without
his license? All this England has done for
years under various pretences, and claims
the right to continue the practice in virtue of
her power This is in effect saying to every
farmer i'm America--let me have your sur
Plus produce at my own price, or / will take
1t by force if you attempt to send it to ano-
Their market. Though the merchant who
purchases and ventures at his own risk may
for while sustain the loss of this monopoly
and depreciation, it must in the end fall on
the proprietors of our soil. Cali it piracy or
what We May, SO far as the merchant and
the mariner are Concerned-it is a tass up
Oil our yeomanrv-a tax i'll its most odious
form, gvithout then, consent.
The question that is now put to the feel
ngs and understanding of every American,
ls-ShdH zve submit to this most lnhr1nc.-
hled and tntoiera6ie oyhhreSSiou; or shat IL
Or refielleG by its firofler and only renledy---
WARP
The object of an A American War is the
defence OF those rights which people de-
termined to be free, can never surrender
but with life. Its justice is manifest whe.-
ther waged against England, France, or
both. The particular objects that ought to
be Kept in view, in commencing and con-
Quoting the war, will be considered hereaf-
ter.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-05-18
MONDAY, Nay 10, I8I:
FROM THE NArIoaAL IMrxlL1e kNcER.
FAREWELL TO PEACE.

IHAVE wood thee, meek-eved PEACE,
To thee have tuned the vocal she'll;
Now, the darling strain must cease
Harsher notes the Clarion swell:
Then fare thee well for I'LL that hour
That sees nv Country's wrongs redress'd,
Disgrace would be thy baneful dover,
Ii still clasp'd thee to my breast.
And yet, so beauteous is thy reign,
So sweet thy Amaranthine bowers,
That like the Cygnet's dying strain,
1t sooths-yet grieves the parting hours!
But fare thee we'll NV Countrycalls-
'Twere basest Treason nov. 3, shrink
L haste TO guard her sacred wal,sA
Linked with her fate, to swimy or sink.
Our COUNTRY CALLs-Freemcn, AwAKEl
Rise like the Lion from his lair
Though Comets glare, and Earthquakes shake,
What Nan cas- do-that bravely DARE!
Tell the proud Tvrant of the waves,
That this is FREEDOMS dear bought land ;
That rather than be Engtand'& SLAVES,
Wen hight and die upon the strand
For HERE sweet LIBERTY resides,
And roves amidst our mountains wild
And limo ENCE, as sportiye child:
Guard then these blessings from the foe;
Cnturl the standar1-paut it high
strike, strike, one great, one common blow
Live free, or in the "iast ditch die -
SPIRITS OF FIRE! Awake Behold
The traitors on your vitalS prey
lis British fraud-'tis British gold
Which steals your liberties away.
Yet should the storm of warfare rage,
And man 'gainst man sustain the shock,
Whist We the awful battle wage
Oh /! dare not MERcY's plea TO mock!
MERCY, Moralitv's best charm
MERCY, the attribute of Heaven,
Var OF its guilt can half disarm,
And bid the Warrior rise forgiven.
SPIRIT OF VENGEANCE Hear the plea,
Thy bleeding brother haste to saUe!
stop, stop the carnage-see they flee
On cease to conquer for the CRAVE!
SOLDIER thy duty bids thee fght,
Thy feelings bid thee spare the foe
Knowing thy wrongs, obey what's right,
Nor dare to strike towards blow.
Arise, COLUMBIA'S EAGLE, rise
And imp once more, thy Dropping wing
And rs thou soar'st through native skies,
May VICTORY triumphant spring
Then, gentle PEACE, my meek-ey'd love,
Again We'll climb the mountains height!
Again through verdant valles rove,
And live and love with new delight
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-05-18

@ ALES AT AUCTION.-Will be sold to the
~ highest bidder, on the 23rd inst. if not pre-
viously disposed of by private sale, the HOUSE
AND LOT, of which Charles Shoaffee, Skin.
dresser, died seized, situated in Adams Valley;
the Lot containing about one acre, lies well for
gardening, is enclosed with new plank fence;
the house is two story high, new and we'll fin
ished, which, with Kitchen, Smoke-House, &c.
is well calculated for family. An indisputa-
BILE title will be made by Col. Richard Adams,
the original proprietor-Terms of Sale, one
half in 60 days, and the balance in months
Notes negotiable at the Bank of Virginia, with
approved endorsers will be required.
RICHARD BROOKE, AUcr'R.
Richmond May 5, 1912
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-05-18
(BY AUTHORITY
Laws of the United States.
AN ACT

AN ACT
Granting to the Governor of the state of
Louisiana, for the time being, and his sue
ceSsors in Office, a lot of ground and the
buildings thereon, in the City of New
Orleans.
Be enacted by the Senate and House
Of RefresentatfveS Of the United States Of
.4nierica, IN Congress assembled, That all
the right and claim of the u. States, to the
use, possession and occupancy of a space of
three hundred and thirty-six, by two hun
dred and twenty, feet of lot of ground in
the city of New-OrleanS, bounded by Char
tres and Levee streets, and by Thoulouse
street and the lotof the widow Castillion, to-
gether with the House on the above describ-
ed lot, known by the name of the Govern
ment House, and the other buildings there
on, be, and the same are hereby vested in,
and conveyed to the Governor of the state
OF Louisiana for the time being. and his sue
cessors in the same Office, for the sole use
and benefit of the said state of Louisiana for
ever: Propided, howeUer, That this act
shall not affect the claim or claims of any
individual or individuals, if any such there
be.
II. CLAY,
Sneaker If the House Of ReIiresentatfUes
WIN. II. CRAWFORD,
President Of the Senate Hro-temhore
April %, 1912.
APPROVED,
JAMES MADISON.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-05-18
IXTILLIAM WEST & JOHN E. GAIT, A.
(w8tf)

"ILLIAM WEST & JOHN f. GAIT, H.
w POTREcdRLES G. DRUGGISTS, in
form their old customers, and the public, that
they have opened an extensive assortment of
MEDICINES, PIINTS, G-c few doors be-
low the Bell Tavern, and near the Market
Bridge, where Dyers, Painters, Glaciers, and
Hatters may be furnished with materials in
their respective trades on moderate terms.
Orders from Country Merchants and Fami-
lies, also Receipts from Medical Gentlemen,
will be thankfully received, and executed with
accuracy and dispatch.
Richmond, March II, 1912. wifi
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-05-18
NOTICE..

BY virtue Of deed of trust executed by
James Wnfree, to secure debt due to Lyle,
Scott & Saunders, will be sold to the highest
bidder, for ready money, at Zacariah Brooks's
Tavern, in the Town of Manchester, on Satur-
day the 9th day of June next, the following
NEGRO MEN, to wit: John, Frank, DAME |,
Archer and Sam, or as many of them as will be
sufficient to satisfy said debt and interest, with
all costs attending the execution of said trust.
RICHARD r. GOOnE, Trustee
Manchester, 14th May, 1912. eptds.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-05-18
VIRGINIA

lNtIlNlA
1t a superior Court Of Chdscery, holden at the
Capito(, IN tile City Of Richmond, the 9th day
Of Ft6ruary, 1912.
admir-. OF Catlarine his late wife, which Cath
arine was datg liter, of John Clements,
Plt6.
Laurence Muse, ex'r. of Thomas Roane, jun.
VINO WAS eN'r OF Thomas Roane, VINO was
ex'r. of Robert p Warning, who was an
ex'r. of Plttman Clements, William Satane,
admir-. with the will annexed of Robert p
Warning, deed. which last named Thomas
Roanc, and Robert r. Warning, were survi-
wing executors Of Pitman Clements, who was
ex'r. OF John Clements, deed. william Ruifin
and Horace Buckner, executors of Archi-
bald Richie, who was cx'r. of the said John
Clements, Susan Robinson, Robert Jennings
admir-. OF Mary his late wife, Francis Smith,
ex'r Of William Clements and William New.
bill, admir-. OF Mace Clements, decd.
Defs.
THE defendant William RufRn not having
L uttered his appearance and given security
according to the Act Of Assembly and the Rules
oil tius. Court, and II appearing to the satislac-
ton OF the Court, that he is not an inhabitant
Of this country: "n motion OF the Plaintiff by
his Counsel, II is ordered, That the said De
5cudaD, appear here on the first day of the
next Germ and answer the bill Of the plaintiff !;
and that a copy OF this order be forthwith in
serted IN some Newspaper published in the CT
~ o. Richmond, for two months successfully,
and posted ut the front door Of the Capitol, in
the SAID CNy
Il Copy-Teste,
WM. W. HENING, c. c.
April G. (w8w)