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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1812-02-12

FRIDAY, JGH. 81.
Mr.. Bacon, from the committee of Ways
and Means, reported two bills, which were
twice read and referred 10 the committee of
The whole. The one making approp; ialons
for the support of the military estsbllshmens
tor the year 1912 ; the other for the supper,
of the additional military force Tor tho same
year.
The order OF The day, the bill making pro-
vision Cor arming and CHASING the militia,
was called NJ.
The yaes and nays were taken or Air. Mr.
sheifs motion to strike out the frs. section,
THAT for ciassing) Yeas So, nays 64.
Mr.. Lacock was opposed to the distribution
cf the arms by the Cuited States-lle there
fore offered an amendment, leaving the dis
,ribution to the Gosernours Of the States aud
Territories.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-07-10

lock the vote and the subject from the NJ,
eye. $
But the practice Of the British parls1.
,quotcdin justification of the conduct IT,
house of representatives. l defy any T.,
shew an instance in which a member or
Parliament has been subjected to the c,c..
exercised in the case of Mr.. Randolpb
motion 10 proceed to the orders of the d.,
by whatever subject is under considefas
because the orders of the day have th.rs
they have here, preference over ors,
questions. But there is no mode in tint g.
lament, analogous to the one lately ecu'
and setup here, of preventing members,
bringing forward a motion on any subIeu,
for legislative deliberation, and ilI,sirs,
and enforcing it by every argument n 4
power. Such tyranny would not be borne,
Neither would they endure that menl,,,.
the opposition should be repeatedly Interim
ed upon-the same plea of order, and by n
same member Of the court party, after rep,,
ed decisions Of the chair in his favor IT,,
British house of commons present H.,
Speaker to the crown for its nominal apprs
| baton, they even ask for the conimations
their ancient privileges bur under this ey,
Iior of humility and Difference towards h
throne, they have sturdily maintained A,i
right, since the restoration, and lii no leel,
tive assembly is the freedom of speech enlo,
ed in greater latitude or security. Wiz
their vena!ity and devotion to ministers, d
| members Of that house know full well, III
upon the Jealous preservation of their priv
leges, depends their weight in the corstit
! ton. It remains to be seen, whether an AN
| rican Congress shall be justified by the pu
lie sentiment, in outstripping British Hou
of Commons in ministerial devotion; In pro
trating from. motives of caprice, tempori
convenience, or party spirit, any one OF tho
great fundamental principles, without re
gious observance OF which no free sovs
| ment Can endure.
| JOHN RANDOLPH OF ROANOKE
July 2, 1912.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-07-10
LATEST FROM SPAIN.

Translation from Cadiz hahers, to tho l5hg +
May, received at the office Of the Freeman T
Journal
The cortes has declared in state OF block
ade, all that part of the coast OF Spain which
is in possession of the enemy, as well as from
Port St. Mary's to Ayemonte, in copsequenc'
of which, no vessel can arrive at or depart
from Cadiz without having passport, which
must be shewn to the commanders OF such
British armed vessels as may be cruising Oh
that coast. All vessels arriving without
passport will be confscated.
CAD1z, Mays
For the last two days the works have been
prosecuted without the least obstruction. The
enemy sent Wagons with wood and forage
from Chiclana to Port Royal, under an escort
of so soldiers they have also sent 100 SOL
diers from Xeres to the latter place.
May s.
The works go on as usual. The enemy
have sent 9 Wagons with wood, forage, &C.
from Chiclana to Port Royal, under an escort
of II soldiers; they have also sent Wagons
with ammunition, from Port Royal to Port st.
Mary's, and others from Port Royal to 81
Lucar, the former under an escort Of 10, and
the latter of 60 soldiers.
May7
The English continue their works on III;
hill of Martires, and the enemy on those o.
Austrian and St. Ann. A French general win
his aid-de-carnp, set out from Port Royal I"
St. Mary's, followed by 9 Wagons * 2 pieces
of artillery.
We yesterday published accounts from 81
vile to the lst inst. 1t said that Soult, UT
der pretext of sickness, has given up the com
mand TO Gazan, with whom, on the 10Th UT
in council, he had strong debate about leaT
ing Seville.
We understand, that the French Regiments
No. 81, with their officers, have passed over
to gen. Ballesteros.
Yesterday general Balesteros was leagues
from Algesiras, near Games the st division
was in ST. Rogue, the Sd in Algesiras, the ca
valry in Barrios, the van guard IN Gaacin' aD'
the light horse in Yunqucra. Souit was sfa
toned in Campillos and Cuevas, with soms , ~
fantry and cavalry; Couroux was IN VH'
Martin.
Letters from hlgcsiras say, that ain''s
every day, French s Spanish soldiers, who ba'1
taken allegiance, pass oF0l ~ tuio a.
among them several belonging 10 the artli'S'l
OF Malaga.
Detail ef the battle Of CamtMo
The lst division Of general Ballesteros, a.
tackled body of 1000 French; 500 OF Whl'a
had formed outside of the town, and the Ita,
on an eminence. Carmona advances a ~
finding the fire of the flying parties not sum In
cient to move the French, the whole ost'ahoI
of the Spaniards advanced to the charges Si,'
notwithstanding their fire, drove them Daos
until they were obliged to unite then'se, ,;on
with the reserve, and then began The S'.'''
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-07-10
PHILADELPHIA, July s,

LATEST FROM GLIB R.ALT6R.
The brig Mary, Barnes, arrived at the Laza.
reeo last evening from Gibraltar Lett thsn
Nav TO- The French were besiesing TaFl,
and general Ballasteros with 5000 men, Vn
marching to its relief.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-07-10

I'M. Strigg' Motion, March 26th, 1898.
ReSolued, 7iat it is the oti1ion Of this COM
ssittee that under erisring circumstances it is
not ertedient for the u States TO resort TO
war against the French Rchu6Hc.
Resolved, That provision ought 10 be made
By hzqo for restricting the ormng Of merchant
pes8els ecce;ht in cases in 7vA.ch The Practice
zoas heretofore Permitted
Resolved, That adequate PERCUSSION be made
by lazv for the protection Of cur sea-coast md
the internal defence Of the country.
On the 25th Of Nay, 1904, is tie first in
stance that Ihaue tound Of hutting the hrevi-
ous question: Sir Thomas Litt5eton zvas there
fore mistaken, zohen he says, in Grey's debates,
Vol. 2, ia. ll3, Sir Henry zane 7vas the
first that ever PROPOSED hutting question zvhe-
tier the question should be now tut and
since it has alavays been the forerunner Of hut-
ting the thing in question quite out." Sir Ro-
5erl HOWARD, in the same debate, says, " This
hreviouS question is ike the image Of the in
ventor, a PERPETUAL disturbance" 2 HatseA,
n. 3d.
/ See Je6erson's Manual auder the article
!" Previous Question
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-04-02

plans have been catried into effect, that it
has been fonrl iEnross5 Die 10 detect them
They assemble and d., cr>e, Whcn their OBJ
Ject has beer oG,ta,e1, IA a nent. They
a:e m,rShalicd and iis ap.,r. Ike regu-
lar array, aud are ccn .a:l.:' ty one par
tcular leader, under ~hl,, banners they
swear - l sac .,' de! At the mo-
ncnt ii iny. wr.,ing ,his '-tJer g D'clcck p.
NJ lhcar with extreme regret, tax Gen.
dawker is gone OF to Buiwell, ,oanufAc-
caring village. about six miles distant, with
Il strong party OF the Berkshire militia, and
tNo officers. To quell a most serious distur-
Dance in chat quarter J near that two o.
ther Regiments (of nfantry) have received
orders to march forthwith t. Nottingham,
the proportion of military now in this town
being insufficient for the purpose Of Drocur-
Ing the public security Throughout the com
Try That a further military force is neces-
Sary IN the county, there can be but one O.
pinion, and Government will lose no time in
sending down to Us force prOportionatc to
this alarming crisis.
Several Bow street officers have arriv-
ed from London, and more are daily expect
ed. In short, nothin, has been wanting on
the part of Government, which could con-
duce towards the restoration of that public
security and tranquility. which has expert
enced so long and lamcntable an Interrupt
ton"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-04-02
DOMESTIC.

PhILADELPHIA, March %
Extract ofalctter to the Editor, dated Wash;n,,on
NJ ,reh 10. o''
me Fcderaiists nave taken high dudpeop
1T 'he frcsiuenI Message coinIntn lcat nig lien.
RS papers. This is AN afterthoupht fnp c,nr'
Mr. Qdincy, on the day the documents were
read, sad, rejoice That this subject is
Drought forward. How very soon has ,be;r
rejoicing been TUNED into mourning Tia,
nave deserted the white house, and sces, dis
posed to deliver Mr.. Madison over To his fat.
cruel Fate 10 De slammed by those win,
oy 'his conduct would shew they had medi-
tated the dismcmberment of the Union II ;s
observed by Tacitus, that cit belongs to hu-
man nature to hate the man you have Injured -
nor IS 1t less true, that those who have medi
tated INJURY 20 their country, can never love its
friends. ir. Fosters feelings are not o1,it,.
so acute rs his warmly federal friends; he. has
not iorcSworn inc drawing room, and we may
expect he VIII BRING them up TO the charge a.
new.
1t is understood, there is British Spywho
frequents the gallery Of the House of Renre-
sentatives. He followed Henry here. He /.
an old grey-hcaded veteran, and has acted 40
aid-de-camP to General Provost. Congress are
beset, have no doubt, with a sy stem of esp,on-
age co-eXensive with British dcpravity. At
three stations on The Lakes the British are build.
ing Gun-i3oats, and 30 gun ship is on the
STOCKS al Maiden Anew test is offered to the
inhabitants OF Canada, and those who will nor
take II have leave to depart. The militia arr.
organizing III that country, and every thing sa-
wage and semi-savrsse indica es IN attack from
that quarter. America has only TO prevent the
meditated blow by promptly meeting the crisis.
The department of war contemplate having
$4,000 regulars inthe Fl, Id by the lst of Nav,
1t is said Col Fenwick has, IN the short snace.
OF a fortnight, recruited 200 men in the vicinity
of this city
" A bill tor the protection, recovery and in.
demnifcauon of American seamen, will, ex-
poet, be acted on to-day. 1t was reported bv
Mr.. Wright, whose whole soul seems devoted
to extend relief to these, our much SUFFERING,
fcllow-citizens. The bill rests on the princ;pies
OF fair retaliation aud reprisals If it can he
carried into effect, it will reach the feelines of
the British Councils, savage and obd,.rate aa
they are. Their disease has become 20 ;nv.,e.
rate, that it needs the severe operation of thu
actual cautcry.
The Navy Bill has become matter of con.
ference between the two houses The points n.
controversy are, whether the money appropria-
ted tor the procurement of Timber shall BE- ex-
pended at the discretion of the department, of
the nayy,o or be restricted to the purchase of
such as will build the frigates inelieible "a re.
pairi---and whether the Pursers shall be an.
pointed by the President and Senatel IL seems
to be the design of the Senatc to rebuild as
many vessels as were in being in 1900, and no
more"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-04-02

OF tho Niger, when. having siver m uninten'
nonai offence toa native chief, he was assail-
ed whist m a canoe, passing n narrow arm
OF the river, and ieaping overheard with his
European companion, IL swim to shor..
was drnwneu; with him. The canoe upset.
and nothing belonging to the travellers was
preserved, nor did any one escape, but some
ut the hired attendants. Col. Maxwell
commanding at Goree, being DESTROYS to as
Ger a'n the late ofths enterprisnig traveller.
engaged native, possessing more than or
u'hars Intelligence, to trace his track and
he returned, aItcr being a long tine absent
with the lamentet, result, just before the
mas sailed. MIR. Parke's object, it will be.
remembered, was to visit the city of Tum-
buctoo. IN the interior of Africa, from which
When he met his death, he was within SEQ
nics.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-04-02
CHARLESTON, March IS.
LATEST FROM ENGLAND.

BY the arrival ofthe ship Resolution, Capt
aylor, in AZ days from Bristol, we yester-
day received London and Bristo, Papers to
the evening OF the Sd of February-twelve
DAYS later than before received. The Lon
don Courier of the Sd Feb. states, that Sir
Joseph Yorke was to leave the Admiralty
Board, and take commanded strong squad
ron tor the American coast. Private letters
state it as the general opinion, that a war
with America would take place; but this
expectation had produced no change in the
price OF American commodities.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-04-02
BALTGMoRE, March 25.
ALMOST SEM1-OFF1cIAL."
TUt.L.,rt... NIL % fo4.
" dShfH8tOH, 1Hdrch -, 1872.
FROM ENGLAND

After the circulation Of various reports with
regard to the nature Of the dispatches received
b. Mr.. Foster by the late arrival, it appears to
be ascertaincd only that he is instructed TO in
form our government, that the British govern
ment will consider a. an act fzyay the arminp
of our merchant vessels to resist the right of
search. 1t is stated that the preparations for
war and measures Of a rapid descent upon
Canadi," nave produced a charge in the opps-
siti0n in parliament, who now are strenuous for
The continuance of tho orders in council Our
war-hawk5 talk big in consequence of this, and
threaten declaration Of war in short time.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-04-02
NORFOLK. 1znrch %

We have very little expectation that tn g ps-
sItiye evidence of the continued hostility of the
French government, which we are now about
20 lay before our readers, will convince our rrc.
Verhneht, that The French DEGREES are not re.
Soked. But as II s in the way of our du,v. IN
notice passing occurrences, and to inform those
Whcin 1t may canccTn, of the danger to which
thcir interests are exposed, We present the fol.
iowin; statement
CAPITALS HEWITT, late of the fine shin H.
Ea, OF Philadelphia, arrived here on FRIDAY last
IN the brig Victory, from ST. Bartholomew,
lie informs us that he sailed from Philadelphia
on The 18TH December last, with a CARO- Of
dour, corn, &c. worth, including the ship. A.
bout 3 10000. On the 18th of January. in lat.
N, long. II, fell in with French division. con-
slstInS OF the Ariannc, and Andromache. of III
guns each, and Mamaluke corvette, under the
command Of Commodore Feretier, which diyi-
SION sailed from Nantz on the 9Th of January.
They carried capt Hewitt on board the COM
modore's ship, where he was informed. that nc
cordng to his Instructions, the commodore
must destroy the Asia, which was done accor-
DINGHY. Here we omit the narrative ofcaptain
Hewitt, which corresponds with the dcnosition
OF lr. CheVo, which is given in this days paper.
and has been laid before Congress. We en-,
treat our readers to peruse the statement. and
the certificate OF the French commodore. His
orders were from the Minister of the Marine
no desultory movement of hot-hcaded com.
mander, but the regular order to burn, sink Sc
destroy, from the government of France.1 Capt.
Hewitt states, that his treatment while on board
the French ship, was very polite These sbibs
were on cruZe, and the commodore inform
ed capt H. that he had 8 months provisions. &c
8 months water. They fell in with brig from
Charleston to Bordeaux, which they let pass.
their orders only related to American vessels
bound to British, Spanish and Portuguese
ports or those Of their colonies-that is TO say,
to ninc-tenths of all our vessels.
The ship Dorothea, from Cadiz to PhiladeI
phia has also been burned By the French.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-04-02

Austin, John Rice Jones, Henry Austin and
others into a company, by the name of the
louisiana Lead Company, was read the
ta;rd time, and passed by Yeas and Nays as
follows:
For the bill, Mcssrs. Anderson, Bradley,
Condit, Crawford, Dana, German, Good
rich, Gregg, Howell, Hunter, Smith Of
New York, rait, Taylor, Worthingtor-
II.
Aga;nstit Messrs. Bayard, Franklin, Giles,
Gilman, H0rsey, Lambert, I.eib, LLOYD
Reed, Smith of Md. Turner, Varnum-l2
The Senate resumed the consideration of
the bill making provision for the sale of the
public lands, together with the motion for
postponeHeut to the lst Monday in Deem
Der next And after some debate thereon,
the further consideration thereof was posi-
poned until Tomorrow.
March 81.
The bill authorisingthe Secretary at War
TO exchange lands with the Ursuline Nuns
in the city of New Orleans, was read the
second time and referred to 4 select COM
nittee composed of Messrs. Gregg, Dana
and Brent, to consider and report thereon.
Mr.. Campbell of Ten. submitted the fol
lowing resolution for consideration:
RcSohcd, That acommittee be appointed
by law for completing titles on such special
entries, locations and surveys of lands in the
state of Tennessee, as were made pursuant
to the laws of North Carolina, and recognis-
ed by the act of the said state commonly CAL
led the CesSion act, and which lie west and
south of the line described in an act of Con-
gress, entitled An act to authorize the
state Of Tennessee to issue grants and per-
feet titles to certainlands therein described"
passed on the 18th of April, 1896 and with
in the bounds to which the Indian title has
been extinguished, and that the comm&tee
have leave to report by bill or otherwise.
The bill for the relief of the officers and
soldiers who served in the late campaign on
the Wabash, with amendments, was read
the third time and passed.
The further consideration of the bill ma
king further provision for the sale of pub
lie lands was postponed until the first Mon
day in Dec. next.
Mr.. Bayard reported a Dill to enlarge the
limits of the state Of Louisiana, which was
read and ordered to a second reading.
Mr.. Giles reported bill for the relief of
Charles Minife, with amendments.
The Senate resumed as i'll committee of
the whole consideration of the bill to au-
thorise the President of the United States to
ascertain and designate certain boundaries
which was ordered to third reading.
Mr.. Franklin, from the committee 70
whom it was referred, reported that the
petition of Thomas Gordon ought not to be
granted, and that the petitioner have leave
to withdraw his papers.
On motion Of Mr.. Worthington, it was or
dercd that the bill giving further time to the
purchasers of public lands northwest ofthe
rive Ohio TO complete their payments, be
referred t. 4 select committee to consider
and report thereon; and Messrs. Worthing-
ton, Smith Of Md. and Bayard were appoin
ted the committee.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-04-02
TROUBLE IN THE sOuTu A''-6

In addition to what is said in the Savannah
paper, & copied into this days Ledger, we have
seen letter from St Mary's, which states
that the standard Of revolt being hoistcd on The
Florida shore, on the morning Of the 18th of
March, $50 volunteer American militia crosse
the river at St Mary's, to join the i,surcente
other attachments were moving TO follow
and march against ST. Augustine. II wag o.
first reported thar the United States t,oo,
were to Join the militia, but on being apDlic,l
to, the commander refused e. have am thin.
to do in the business. It was rep,f5ed 81 s.
Mary's that the governor Of East Florid, is Il,
the interest NJ the insurgents
This csnduct OF our citizens, it is hoped. ia
not, nor viii not be countcnanced by our l-o-
ycrnnent-f otherwise, il viii not be ioar b,
fore We shall be at war
ShvAENAH, March 10.
Extract Of a letter from gentleman in Do,,.
en-, 10 his Jyicad N tIlis city, datea March II.
" we have news that the Revolutio1is;s ksye
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-04-02
PRICES CURRENT

III Bristol, { Engiand) on the 4th Eli.
Rice-S4s. d Sos.
Cotton-Upland, Is I'D. Is led.
Sea-Isiand, IS. Id. 2s. I'D.
Do. stained, Id. 16d.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-04-02

The late Gen. SirJ. Craig, who had pur-
chased a considerable estate at East Sheen,
IN Surrey, a few days before his death, has
lett nearly the whole of his property to do
nestle servant.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-04-02

PnILADELPHIA, March %
Extract OLA letter to the Editor dated W.sb;r,,,o
NJ 4rch 10.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-08-01

Hanna, stationers, corner Of GAY and H.,
st... Messrs. G. * r. Waits Lotte,r
fee, corner of St. Paui's Lane and M.,, W
ST. A. Niiltenberger, Stationer, No 10 r1' \;
of Franklin, N. Howard-st Me.srs yohs assa
Thomas Vance, Stationers, No. l78 Msn.
st.--.At FeA's Point, by Dr. Henry no SS
Druggist, No. Market-st. and Natbh
Knight Stationcr, Fell's-street.-cit,' 't !.
WasAmgton. Messrs. David OF, & Co ~
sts.--PhHadei1ilia. Mr. Thomas
at Dr. Edwin A. Atlee's, No, IS NV
9TH ST. John Y. Bryant, Druggist caa
ner of Cd and Pine-Streets--Jeremiah Ms w.
ris, Druggist, No. 293 Market.strtrelV ''
Stephen North, Druggist, No. IS Hig5 :.
between Cd and Sd streets, Messrs CrSor, !.
Segar, Druggists. Market street.-Nev ~, w.
Messrs. John & Tholras L. Clark, Drupa;.s
Maiden Lane, Messrs. Laurence 3, Ke,s
Druggists, Pearl st. Messrs. G. & r. Waiteys
Nos SO and "a, Maiden Lane.-York Es,,
DR.. John Fisher, Drug -,1nnqtoHs. Mess,
Childs & Shaw-George I o7on Dr. John 0s
Drug-Laacaster. Or. Samuel FahncstSrs
Drug.-ha19sburg. DR.. John C. Wiestlno
Drug.-Easton. DR.. Thomas H. DawoS
Drug-Petersburg, Vug. Messrs. Love and
Cutler, Druggists.-HageratozOn. DR.. Frede.
rick Miller, DruggistAFred ricktoau. d.
John S. Miller, .Druggi Wmchesser Mess
John s Abm. Miller, Druggists.--Haucsa
Messrs. Frederick & VIM. Sauermann, Dvue.
gists.-CarHsle. Dr. John Fahpestock, Drug.
gist,--Brook VRe. {Montgomery co., Nh
Brice Gassaway,
AND IN ALEXANDRIA, Br
RICHARD H. LITTLE, Druggist
Also, wholesale or retail, at my Drug and
Patent Medicine Store. No. Is, sign OF the
Mortar, Centre Market Space, Baltimore
JOHN LOVE.
March % law3m