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Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-06-29
ATTEND "

~ The members composing Midnight
corps OF Volunteer Infantry are requested to
meet at the Courthouse this euenmg at s
O'Clock, for the election of new members, and
to make arrangements for the celebration Of
the 41'H OF JULY. BE punctual in attend
anCe.
By order Of the CAPTAIN,
J. DOUGLASS, I'd SERcq.
June %
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NETWORK, June Is.

NETWORK, June IS.
Commodore Rodgers Squadron in Pursuit of
the Jamcica fleet Of 100 sail.
Capt. Lester, Of the brig Indian Chief, from
Madeira, informs, that on the 9Th inst in lat. Sc,
80, long. 81, he fell in with ssspoke the Jamaica
feet OF 100 sail, bound home, under convoy of a
Frigate & Brig-And, on Tuesday morning
last the 22d, he spoke Commodore Rodgers &
his squadron, and informed him of speaking
the jamaica fleet. The crew of the President
gave three cheers, and went in pursuit of the
fleet.
1t will be observed, that the fleet is only
four days ahead, and from some of them be-
ing dlsmasted, there is strong probability Of
our squadron coming up with them.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-06-29
PUBLIC SALE.

ON TUESDAY next at 3 O'Clock, will be
sold, Oh Vowcl's wharf, OH liberal credit for
approved indorsed negotiable notes,
81 hhds, New Orleans Sugar, first quality
As boxes HAVANA do
5 quarter casks F. Wine
90 boxes Chocolate
800 bushels LISBON Salt
$50 do Isle Of May. do
1850 do Ground Alum
P. G. Marfeller.
June % ct
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PUBLIC SALE.

ON WEDNESDAY next at II o'cloc k
will be sold, ON Hunters wharf, on credit Of
three aid four months for approved Endorsed,
negotiable notes
2svetve Plies and Eleven ha5f Barrels White
Portugal VINE
Eleven half Barrels Red PORT eta suhericr
quality
.4nd -Four Barrels TABLE OIL
Landing from on board ship Commerce,
Captain Crowdhill, from Villa Real
2. G. Marlte]!er.
June % st
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Just deceived and for Sale,

y -
box CONTAINING Super6ne Country Broad
Cloth S, 3-4 wide, superior quality, made
of Merino Wool,
Black and blue Satnctts, cotton and woollen
Cloths,
| box containing Check and Bed Ticking,
8 do. Of ct.tton Yarn, white and blue, from
No. ST 10,
S chests OK old Hyson Tea.
Ia STORE,
Cotton Yarn of different numbers and colors,
Saddles AMI Trunks,
Country seripe Shanibray,
Shambcays Ginghams and Piaids,
Shifting and Bed Ticking,
Shirt Checks and furniture Checks,
1000 gallo IS Cyolcr Vinegar,
Whiskey end n. Z. Rum in barrels,
GROCER ESas usual.
Anthony Rhodes.
Juns "a lw
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-06-29
Congress Of the United States.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
SATURDA1, June 81, 1912.
REPORTED ToR THIS GAZETTE.
Mr.. Lacock offered the following, Rcso!v-
ed, That committee be appointed to enquire
into the eSpediency Of SO amending the natu-
ralization laws of the United States, as to ad-
NIT 10 the rights of citizens such aliens as
have migrated from the United Kingdom Of
Great Britain and Ireland previous to the 18th
day Of June, 1912; with leave to report by
bill or otherwise. Adopted.
The house took up the amendment of the
Senate to the bill authorising the President to
raise four additional companies OF Rangers
This amendment reduces the number from
four companies to one. On motion Of MIR.
Dcsha it was disagreed to.
The house took up the amendment of the
Senate to the bill authorising the issuing of
Treasury Notes.
MIR. Bigelow moved that the further cons-
deration of the bill be postponed indefinitely.
His reason for this was, that the house had re-
fused to lay taxes, the issuing of these notes
would be detrimental to the public credit -
Mr.. B. afterwards withdrew his motion, and
the amendment was agreed to-so the bill is
passed
The house went into committee ofthe whole,
n Il, L.ao H. l..
prohibit the expectation of naval and military
stores to the British settlements in North A.
merica.
The committee made some amendments to
the bill and rose, reported it to the house and
the house concurred; and the bill, on motion
of MIR. Williams was laid on the table. He
then moved that the committee Of commerce
Their consideration Of the resolution referred to
them some days since for enquiring into the
expediency Of prohibiting the importation of
British merchandise into the United States in
other than American vessels. The committee
was discharged
The house then resumed the consideration
of the bill just laid on the table.
Mr.. Williams moved to amend the bill by
introducing a new section which had for its
object the prohibition contemplated by the
resolution before referred to.
The question was taken Oh Mr.. Williams
amendment, and it was lost, ayes Is, noes 81.
Various other amendments were offered,
some of which were, after considerable dis
cussion, adopted, and some rejected; when,
on motion of Mr. MsKim, the bill was recon-
mitted to the committee Of foreign relations.
And the house adjourned.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-06-29

The bill under discussion in the House
Of Representatives on Saturday, prohibiting
The expectation of particulars articles to parti-
cular British ports, in time of war, when no
explorations ought to be permitted to any Of
their ports, reminds US of certain pains-lak-
ing man and his two cats Being anxious to
accommodate them both in a free ingress and
egress, he first cut large hole for Master
Tom, and then little hole for Miss Pussy
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wants a situation as house
Seeper middle aged Woman, of good chas
this office.
June 26 o.
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No my countrymen ITO be deceived, has
always been the fate of the honest and yirtu-
ous--to punish with indignation the deeeivers,
IS the duty of the brave and wise. Your en-
suing elections will test your character; may
Heaven smile upon youa endeayors and your
posterlty free and happy; bless your names.
CATO.
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June 90
FRESH FRUIT
Edmund I. Lee.

lust in time for the 4th Of July, received 6u
fhe SrIg Eliza, eatt. Dye, in a short hassaee
Of S5 days from Lisbon,
LEMONS In boxes as sound as when shin.
ped and large SWEET ORANGES by the
hundred or retail. y 'Ae
June Is -.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1812-11-28
ALSO
A Tract Of 1000 Acres,

Situate in Greenbriar county, Vireix;a.
on the waters of Little Meadow creek.
within one mile and an half of the ftare
road and about miles from new river
(which will in a fhsit time be made ma
vigablel about so miles from the Kenhaws
ialt works, where salt can be purchafed
at 4 aaillings and 6 pence per buihel.
This land is about 600 miles from Balti.
more and 81 miles from Lewisbure, the
county town is well timbered and Ia,
considerable quantity of sugar tree.
which will produce the greateff abun.
dance OF that neceGary article, and al.
ways commands ready fale and a good
price, fay fifteen pence per pound for all
that you can spare. This property may
very easily be divided into four farms,
having the advantage of each being well
watered, and fettled by good neighbor.
around. will fell the whole trae, or
IN lots OF $50 acres each to fuit purcha.
sers: The title is indispstable. For
turther particulars apply to
JOSEPH HINCKs.
Poplar Springs, .inne .aruadeL
County, .Naryland.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1812-11-28

ness and are extremely anxious to meet
the enemy on the open lake; and as
long as I have the honor to command
such officers and such men, can have
no doubt OF the result
think can say with great pro-
priety that we have now the eoa,maad
OF the lake, and that we can tronspert
troops and stores to any part oft with
out any risk OF an attack from the enc
my; aitho' the whole Of his naval force
was npt Corrected at Kingston, Yet the
force at the different batteries would
more than eounterba!ance the vessels
that were absent 1t was thought By
all the officers in the squadron that the
enemy had more than thirty guns
mounted at Kingston and from 1000 to
1000 men. The Royal George protect
ed ny this force was driven into the in
ner harbor, under the protection OF the
musketry. by the Oneida, and four
small schooners fitted out as gun
boats the Governor Tompkins not
having been able to Join in the action,
until about shutdown, owing to the
liShtness Of the winds, and the Pert,s
gun having burst the second or third
shot.
We are replacing all deficiencies,
and shall proceed up the lake the
first wind in the hopes to fall in with
the Earl Moria aud the Prince Re-
gent; at any rate shall endeavor to
prevent them from forming a june
ton with the Royal George again this
winter. l shall also visit Niagara ri
yer practicable, in order to land some
guns and stores that l have taken ON
board Tor that purpose. If the enemy
are still IN possession of Queenstown.
shall try to land them few miles he.
low. shall have the honor of writip..
you more in detail upon this subject on
my return or perhaps before l leave
here ii the wind should continue a
head.
L have the honor to be,
Very respectfully,
SIR, your Obedient servant.
~, ISAAC CHAUNeEY,
The Honorable
FAUL HAmILToN, Secretary
ofthe Navy, Washington.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1812-11-28
Gen. HzrriSoh's ARM.

a letter was received at New-York
on friday morning from a member of
oi congress, stating, that very serious
approximations were felt at Washington
i'r the Fate OF Gen. Harrison and his
U'I'Se GirRy. The latest accounts an
n'unced that their situation was immi-
nentiy hazardous; and that unless thew
instantly make good their retreat, they
would inevitably perish for want of
PROVISIONS. Their store was aJready
exhausted, and the Indians had cus off
all their expected supplies.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1812-11-28
Northern .Qrn,v.

The latest intelligence from Platts-
burg Is, that an immediate attack is
intended upon Lower Canada. A let
Ter from an officer, dated at Plattsburg-
tie i2th inst. which we have seen.
says: e" We are to march immediately.
without baggage or tents, and every
thins we carry viii be on our backs,
ana the Heavens ami blanket our on
~ covering, ill we take winter quar-
ters by force ofarms. Our force is 6
or 900, all iii high spirits. Montre-
al 1t Is expected, will be our first
place of attack. ~. Ibid.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1812-11-28
by Yesterdays Mail.
NEW-Y0RK, Nov. 81.
From Lake Ontario.

On Sunday the sth inst. the SQUAD
ron under Commodore Chauncy, con-
nsting of the brig Onieda and seven
sehooners, mounting lin all; forty-four
guns, sailed, and chased into K insston
Bay, the Royal George and simcoe !;
ana after a severe cannonade from the
Fort, the feet returned with the loss
OF one seaman killed by the enemy, and
several wounded or board one of the
american schooners, by the bursting
OF a qua. Tho fleet brought into
Buckets Harbour two prizes, mer-
chant vessels, on board one Of which
was captain Brock, nephew of the late
gen Brock. The ileet sailed again ON
priday night last, in pursuit of the
Uake OF Gloucester and prince Regent,
british armed vessels. Tie War.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1812-11-28
Iaarrifn

On Thursday evening the 10th inst.
Mr.. THOMAS Bowen, to Miss RuTu
VANcE, daughter of MIR. James ID.
Vance-all of this county.
On Thursday evening last, by the
Rev. William Hill, Mn. REpmAN r.
NoAKEs, to MISS SALLY ALLEN, all of
this place.
On last evening, Mosts HUNTER,
Esq. to MISS MARY SNIcKKRs. dangh.
ter Of William Smokers, Esq. near
BerryviIle.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1812-11-28
Copy Of a Letter from Mr.. s. r. .4r-
derson, enclosing one from com.
Chsancey to the Sec'ry Of the Macy.
SACKET'S HARDOR.
fs Aug. fsf2.-At hi

1S aug. 1S3Z.--At mSht.
Sir-Since the encloEed letter from
the Commodore was written, the Grow
Ter has returned with prize, and in
her capt. Brock, brother to the late
gene.-ai Of that name, with the bag
gage of the Latter. BY the prize we
learned that the Earl MORA was off the
False Ducks, and The commodore has
put of in a snow storm in the hope of
cutting her OF from Kingston.
From information received from
capt. Brock, there is no question but
that Kingston is very strongly defended.
lie expressed surprise at finding our
vessels had got out Of the harbor after
having been in it; and says the resi-
ment To which he belongs is quartered
there, 500 strong, besides other regu-
lars and well appointed militia.
The resistance made fully iustifies
this report. Be assured, sir, that in
the action of which the Commodore
mas gwen you an account, the national
honor has been most ably supported.
In great haste,
Your most obedient servant.
SAM'L L. ANDERSON.
The honorable
Pan HAMrLroN,
Secretary of the .Naru.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1812-11-28

retarded this days march 50 swiftly
was ii prosecuted that it was long be.
fore tic rear arrived at the encamp-
ment. The Generals Ray, Ramsey
sud Allen, lent all their aid and antho
rity in restoring our march to order
and SO far succeeded. as to bring or
the whole with nue., less than had
feared, indeed have no reason to think
we were either followed or menaced by
an enemy. 1 think we marched at
least SO or 90 miles in the heart OF the
enemy'a country had he possessed a
design to tight rs, opportunities in "a
bundanee presented. So formidable
was cur appearance in the prairie, and
in the country GAS am told) never
trod before by hostils feet must impress
the BORDERING tribes with a sense Of
their danger. If it operates bene fetal
" In this way, our labor will not he
altogether III vain.
l hope the expence attending this
expedition will be found less than
usual on such occasions. Ihaye csn-
suited ECONOMY in every instance !;
subject only to'rsaI necessity has been
the expenditure the forage ha, been
the heaviest article.
To the officers ccmmandins brigatles.
many of the field officers, captains &e.
my thanks are dae: many Of the old
Kentucky veterans, whose heads are
frosted by time, are entitled TO every
confidence and praise their country can
bestow. To the Aajutant, Quarter
Master General, and the members Of
my own family, 1 feel indebted for
ready, able and manly support, in
every instance. Let me here inciuds
our friend Major George Walker our
Judge Advocate General; who lived
with me, took more than a common
share Of fatigue & toll, & who did all
An his power to farther the service in
the corps of spies aud guides, uader
the direction Of Major Dubois, and
the two companies OF Kennedy and
Gwat'sins, who encampsa near ma, and
were under my immediate orders,
experienced IA alsrtness and attention
highly honorable to them: These corps
were ready to have gone on to execute
any servics the whole amounted to
AGO, and deserve hesorabie mention.
Mr. Barren and Messrs Laceliy and
lie Plant, Interpreters and guides, de-
serve well OF me; am certain we
were not twenty miles from the Indian
Village when we were forced to retire.
and l have many reasons to prove we
were in the right way.
l have myself lsuperadded to the
Modification l felt at thus returning)
been iii bad state of health from first
to last; and am ROW SO weak as not
to be able to keep myself on my horse. |
A violent Diarrhea has pursued me |
40 days past, and reduced me e1 trene
iy low. 1 had resolved to continue with |
the line of march in litter. if unable
to ride. There are yet many things
OF which l wish to write they relate |
substantially to prospective operations. |
Soon again shall l have the honor to |
address your Exeellency, in the mean
time be assured of the perfect eonsid- |
Grafton and high regard of your oLs-
dent friend and servant,
SAMUEg HOPKINS.
Gov. SHELBY.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1812-11-28
INVADING CANADA.

There is report in town, that
Gen. Dearborn has reached Plattsburrb
and that every thing indicates an i'm
mediate descent upon Canada. Indeed,
1T is ever said that the troops were to
move on Friday last. We can hardly
believe this. But If is true, we hone
the result may prove more glorious 10
our country, than our fears would lead
us to anticipate. Perhont Uashingto-
d irn
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1812-11-28
For Sale,
A Valuable Farm.

CONTAINING 40 acres. in SPOT
" sylvania, 8 miles from Frsdsrirsrs
burg, Virginia, adjoining the turnpike
road leading,to Stauntca. There Is =.
bout 60 acres cleared and well adapted "a
clover and PLATTER; there is sIfo a valu-
able orchard Of choice fruit, and about
70 acres OF good meadow may be made.
The dwelling house is large bat REQUIRES
some repair, there are feveral out house.
and good garden. Tie residue of the
land Is veil timbcrcd and we'll wstered-
! his property will be fold on accommo-
dating terms. Possession may be had On
the hrt OF January next, and an indis.
prtable title will be made. 4
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1812-11-28
Nov. zs,
Notice.

ME members of the Society for the
encouragement of DomeAic Ma.
nufscturcs'and the breed of fheep, arc &c
quoted to attend at Mr.. M'Guircs Hotel.
IN WincheRcr, o, Saturday the nth Of
December, for the purpofc Of sfeertainins
the premiums for diaributiea next spring.
and tranfstting other bufaefs of inuor.
tsnee. BY order Of the
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1812-11-28

Accounts have reached this city. of
col: Russell, ct Kentucky, with a de-
taehment OF 400 men, having attacked
party OF Indians at Que of sheir towns.
and driven them into the morasses. af-
ter having made great havoc among
them. The Indians left e5 dead on
the field, and carried off number.
The number of Indians engaged was
I5S or 200 Ibid.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1812-11-28
WASHINGTON November az

Nothing of naterial Importance has
taken place III Congress since our last,
with the exception of the Report of the
committee of Ways and Means on the
petitions OF the late Importers of British
goods, praying to be released from their
penal bonds. The report recommends
a reference Of the whole subject TO the
decision of the Secretary of the Trea-
sury, In whom it appears discretionary
power now resides 10 ast on the subject.
....gNat' Int.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1812-11-28
Dfen.

On Tuesday morning last, John Dos
ter, son Of Capt. William Doster, Of
this place.
On Thursday night Lost ",
mas chapman aged u, ofthis pIa "e,
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1812-11-28
Money Found.

y" AS found some time laft month a
w SUM OF MONEY,
the owner can get it by proving and pay
ing charges on applications TO
Wn. HOLIDAY, lun'r.
Wincheaer, Nov. %.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1812-11-28

The repeal of the law, which was enacted
during the administration OF federal men, bro.
hibiting The enlistment of apprentices and mi
nors, h;., passed the house of representatives
by majority OF Perhaps more iniquitous
and baleisecd instance, ofthe invasion of the
rlSnts OF properly, has never been Witnessed
since the formation of our government-Yet
are these men called republicans and the
friends of equal rights--rhey are TYRANTS,
and Tor TINS act OF tyranny and oppression, me-
TIT tue united eAees;.cIons OF every rchcc ing
man. The despotic government or Creators
tam, as many cali it mas not yes dared aitho en-.
gagged IN warfare many years, thus to
dissolve private contracts; bur, will our tyrants
say, our master Bonaparte has set the example
and it IS but meet that we do SO also. If tins
be not most g.aring Infringement of the con-
sttntion, 1t would be difficult to determine
what IS; but these people Disregard tfss Gen.
stitutlon as dead letser--.An army 11u.t be
raised, and If 1t cannot be done bv constitu-
tional means it matters not: thew are
the majority, and the minority are bound to
obey-iortunately, however,, Tor tL.s section
OF the country, there are some men belonging
10 the Judiciary who have virtue & indepeu1ence
10 eApound the constitution agrecabiy to its
true meaning, and will protect the citizen
from the undue exercise of tyrsnnical power
Massachusetts, except in one soIita-
ry lns tance) will be unanimously
federal in the next Cengress-She has
chosen all Federal Elsctors-Madison
'o'1 be president but he will have
troublesome Minority to deal with.
me teIo'cing result Of the Presidential
Election may perhaps nolc. ,ciM GER
fr.ffu bo
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1812-11-28
1926

The Madissnian Ticket prevailed in
the State of Ohio by an average Ma
jefity eff 5000.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1812-11-28
FAUL Hamilton, Secretary
OF the Navy, Washington.

MlLLEDGEFILLE, Geo. Nov. A.
"A detached account of the FIor;J.
expedition has beea received st tha
executive Office from col. Newman
AS yet we have not been able to nrn.
cure it for publication. P'
From lieut. Fannin, of the RaIdw;,
volunteers who arrived in town . fa,,,
days age, we have the following mar
ticulars pa
That an action was fought ON the
eth OF September, near the Aplot-
cheeway towns, which, includ;n- ,ba
skirmishins OF the flank. lasted t,-o
hours and half. We had one man
Killed and nine wounded. The loss If
the enemy was supposed to have been
considerable. Paine, their king. is h..
iieved to have been among the killed
"A short interval snsued, when tho n.
dams, having received a considerable
reinforcement. renewed the attacl
but were sooR driven back At,
lighting and fasting the whole dav. our
men were forced to work all night for
the purpose eff throwing IN a breast
work to shield them from danger In
chs situation he detachment remained
seven or eight days, when thew were
reduced to the necessity of kilIiDs g.
eating one OF their horses, for want If
provisions. Being unable loneer -
maintain their ground, retreat uas
ordered: They had net advanced far
before they were attacked by a small
amouseadinS party, which was MT f.
night upon being charged-Thus and
ed the expedition.
The loss OF the indians in all the en-
gaSements is estimated at about fit
bars is 8 killed and IL wounde3
Their names we subjoin.
hiILED.-Ihomas A. Eppes, Hen
ry Franklin, Doth Of MilisdseyiI,e.l
and Arthur e. Green of captain Forts
company Henry Carter, of lent
Genes company - Harris, eoIo-
mel Newman's boy, Spaniard SOL
oier whose name is not remembered.
WoUNDED.---Capt. HumDhr;es
Walter j. Newton, John Pore, viii,
am Rhodes and James w. RunpeIs, nj
captain Humphreys company ensign
Reuben Mann, Robert Neil, Launse.
lot Davis, r. Lawson, Charles Lsck.
hart, Edward Pitcher, r. Russian and
Eli Scurlock, Of captain Celemap,s
company; Elijah Bstsel, of capt.
Cones company.
Col. Newman, it is said, acted
throughout with the greatest cooInes
and bravery, aud is slightly wounded
in the arm
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1812-11-28
For Sale,
A Cotton Spinning Ma.
chine.

IL SHALL offer for fale on the ,Ist Of
December next, in this place, a COT.
TON SPINNING FRAME, containing
ieveaty two Spindles, with the necessa.
ry preparatory Machinery.
1t was formerly in operation and will
require some repairing before it can be
ufsd.
DANIEL HARRING TON,
CeatIeville, Nov. 10. 60.