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other prospect to the planters ana
ofthat staple article, but losses !. eul1rala
Considering that nearly all the ,L,
rope are shut to the commerce ofL HIS Of I'll,
the globe, and that by this fatal ms sas paNef
situation ofthe planters, and of thIs lie
ed in the cultivation, i. rendered iaelcy,
nab,hnv. and calls londI,. eaa.4 exllen,,
Of government '"' n'erisgec.
Considering, that the excessive 49,.
posed in days of prosperity upon cb,t hs1'' ~.
and campeachy wood, prevent at nr s'' VOtte
reign traders from visiting our pous '> a. To-
no prospects Of exporting our pfodr,' "a'!ng
out mourning losses; NY SAa
Considering that some Of tbose tr.a.
visit our ports with an expectation Of Sa:s
some benefit by their importation. are ohr
to avoid losses, to export clandestue,v rs.
great detriment of this department n m~n'
Standing the orders and watciiiulDesy :, f' ~
government VIC
DECREE;
That henceforward the territpr;o ;rn,.,
coffee, per 1000 lbs. at present ZIG, ,ssut .A
reduced TO SO. ''
That of $40 fixed upon cotton, Der IN,
lbs. shall be reduced to 5. '''
That Of IS on 1000 lbs Of canpeacbv w.,
shall be reduced to 9.
The export duty, now fixed at S2l q, "a,
fee, per 1000 lbs shall be reduced to x "
That of $40. per 1000 lbs. on cotton, dbl
be reduced to 8. -"'
Finally, that of Sc fixed upon canp.s,S,
per 1000 lbs shall be reduced to 4 dollar,
This diminution on the export duties skv
have effect only on those vessels that sb,l
arrive after the PRONUNCIATION of this decree
The officer whose duty it is, shall visit
strictly all the warehouses, stores and sboo,
in order to ascertain the quantity Of COFFEE,
cotton and campeachy now in the place.
All coffee, cotton and calnpeachy tundr
the towns or boroughs, shall pay the old to-.
ritorial impost.
After the visit, permit shall be given to
the holders of said produce, to sell, in order
that the territorial impost may be had as here.
tofore.
The present decree shall be printed, pub
lished md posted wherever necessary anda.
genercl administrator is especially charged
with it's execution.
Done at the Council Chamber, Aux Caves
the 18th December 1911, ninth year d
independence.
The President of the Council,
(Signed) BORGELlA.
The Secretary Of the Council,
(Signed) BIO. BLAScHEE
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DECREE,
REPUBLIC OF HATTI.

Blythe Council Of The De11artme1st efthe South.
Having taken into consideration the evils
arising from the present price OF our produce,
that coffee, in particular. which forms the
principal revenue Of this department, offers no
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withall the forceike cen commas
to make it party. ] need not :. eay astenp
these resolutions ere carried lin a = sisl
state Of Vermont may be consi,j,, ,attsls
of Great Britain. IS sha,
To what extent the scntimert.,.
vail in this quarter exists in the nsiss ss Pc
states, or even in the eastern seo, s.s'0eirs
state, ] am not able to Conjecture, Ia Y,
say, with certainty, that the leadiro 49,, Dnftq
federal party act in concert: stG ~, - o Vi
infer, that common sentiment r,., .t's'tl'
whole body throughout New Epa,,, sues Is
/ have seen letter from a etpIIs"
at Washington to his corresponden, ;' las
place and as its contents nav serve ). y Ibis
some light on passing events tbers = ! fa,'s
send either the original or COW ~, aia
dispatch. The writer of the leiter (" as
of character and veracity; and vbe,b.a Na
petent or not to form correct opinion, him. 'a s
lis probably within the reach of all ,hs "sa+
ledge that can be obtained by the n' a,s.'
which he belongs. 1t appears by HE y', ~, .
ment that there is very formidable r. .as'
in Congress on the side of the adminS,ssu
Notwithstanding which, there is every rp,s 's
to hope, that The northern states in the;, ~
tinct capacity Will unite and resist BY (o,1 wy
war with Great Britain. In what mad, W. :
resistance VIII first slew itself, is DrobsbIr wa '
yet determined upon and nay in some m W.
sure depend upon the reliance that the lead;n.
men may place upon assurances of surn,,
from his majesty's Representative in Csnsd
and as | shall be on the SPOT to tender H.
whenever the moment arrives that il can +.
done with effcct-there is no doubt that al
their measures may be made subordinate IA
the intentions of his majesty's government
Great pains are taken by the men Of talent,
and intelligence to confirm the fears Of the
common people, as TO the concurrence Of the
southern democrats in the projects of France
and every thing tends to encourage the belief
that the dissolution of the confederacy will be
accelerated by the spirit which now actua.es
both political parties.
am, sc. ALB
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you could make 1t convenient to engage ~ =
mission of this nature, and what pecuniary
assistance would be requisite to enable you
to undertake il without injury to yourself
At present it is only necessary Tor me 70
add, that the Governor would furnish you
with cypher for carrying on your correspon.-
dence, and that in case the leading party IN
any of the states wished to open cornmu-
nication with this government, their views
might be communicated through you.
/ am, with great truth and regard, my
dear sir, your most faithful, humble SER
want,
(Signed) HERMAN w. RYLAND.
John Henry Esq.
No. II.
General Instructions from Sir j. H. Craig 10
1ar. Henry restecting his secret MISSION.
HIS EXCELLENcY THE GOVERNOR IN CHIEF
INSTRUCTIONS TO MR.. HENRY, FEBRUA-
RY 1909.
Most secret and confidential.
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10.
DOCUMENTS

DOCUMENTS
Which accompanied the. Presidenfs message
of Monday.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-31
PRIVATEER

Whatever the English navy may have
been IN past, 1T is now great body of active
privateers. 1t wages war, not on nations,
principles, nor ON public property, but on the
private fortunes of men who are honestly and
peacefully sailing on the ocean and it has
grown rich by species of plumber which is
the most cruel and inhuman effect of war.
Men who feel so very much concerned to
hear OF the fitting out of American priva-
teers, should ask themselves what now is the
character of the British navy, and what has
been its conduct for many years towards the
American cammerce ? Their gun-brigs,
sloops of war and frigates are necessarily en-
gagged in plundering. And if privateersmen
are to be styled =" robbers and buccaneers"
then the terms are justly applied to his ma
Jesty the prince regent, and their admirals
BY what have the American vessels been
captured for these ten years pastf Not by
private armed vessels, but by kings ships.
They have so completely monopolized the
trade and venture in it so much larger capl-
tai, that there is little room for a private
English adventurer-The KING and the RE-
CENT are the greatest frfUateerSmes the
zoorid eUer kuezv. A harsher epithet might
perhaps be with proprIety applied; for tile
difference between their conduct, and thai
of firateS is more in form than in the want of
any DdSCo CHARACTER.
But we make these remarks in order to ex-
pose the British attachments of those men
who see the English navy capturing our
" deteRceless" merchantmen, and mprison-
ing our sailors, and find in such conduct no.
thing but no6IenesS and courage, and yet dis
countenance retaliation by our private arm
ed ships as dishonorable, unjust and immor-
all
What difference does it make, whether an
armed vessel is owned by private merchant
or by the government? Both are authorized
and commissioned by the same power; both
pursue the same object both use the same
means both are governed by the same prin-
ciplse; both are equally sanctioned by the
laws otnations both are equally sanctioned
by English practice, which with some men is
equal to law and gospel too.
The opposition to privateering is in unison
with all other plans to let Greal Britain beat
as. The taction are willing to bring us to her
feet and the more they can weaken our means
OF defence, and diminish our opposition, the
sooner will they succeed.
Americans would be villains to let the o.
cean be always at peace, and never to have
hostile gun fired upon it ; but the English
government, and their /riend8 IN .9Dlerica
would never Consent to an arrangement that
would restore the commerce of the world.
H.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-31
NAVAL ENGAGEMENT.
Extract from the Log Book ofthe hriva-
teer Schooner Shadow.

| ETtrdct from the Log Book of the hriU1-
teer Schooner Shadow.
On the Sd of August, at half past meridian,
discovered sail, called all hands to QUAR-
ters and made ali necessary sail in chace.-
| AT half past p. M. came up with the chace
| and perceived that she was British man of
| war, took in the square sail and stay sail,
and hauled by the wind, at the same time she
tackled for us, commencing a brisk fire. At
8, A. NJ. lost sight of her.
On the 4th August, at half past meridian,
saw a sail to the eastward, standing west
ward, made all necessary sail in chace At
half past r. M. carried away the square
sail boom. Cut the wreck adrift, rugged out
the lower steering sail boom and set the
square sail. Again coming up with the chace.
At P. M. being within gun shot she com
mcnced firing from her stern guns. Arp.
M. came up with her and commenced an
action-at half past the ship hoisted light
in her mizen rigging, which was answered
by light from us, at the same time hailed
her. She hailed from Liverpool-whenc cant.
Taylor ordered him to send his boat on board
with his papers, which he in fact COMPLIED
with, by sending his boat with an officer and
two men, whom we detained and issued or
ders to- man the boat with our crew, board
the ship and demand her papers, which or
ders were delivered by Mr.. Thomas York.
| who received for answer, that such orders
would not be complied with, at the same
time handing him note addressed to capt.
T. purpnrting that his ship was British let
ter of marque, called the Mary, from Liver
pool, bound to ST. Lucias, commanded by
William Aff1eck, mounting II guns and SO
men; he also stated that the orders in coun-
Gil had been rescinded, and Change of mi
nistry had taken place in England, which
note was handed capt. Taylor, when the
boat was again sent on board, with a note
from capt. Taylor, demanding his papers.
which were refused. At half past 8 O'Clock
brisk fire commenced on both sides, during
which time William Craft, sail-maker, was
wounded; at 10 p. M. dropped astern with
an Intention of laying by all night within gun
shot; at intervals kept up brush fire, wea-
Their squally and dark. At day light ranged
up under her stern, and commenced a severe
action, when we received shot in our star
board bow, which shattered the wooden ends.
started the panks hear, and broke several
tlmbers-at half past A. NJ. another in our
larboard bow, struck the larboard after gun
carriage, killed Daniel Coleman, James Ma
haffy, William Sharp, John North, George
Canlet, Shepherd Bulsford, and wounder
Timothy Gale, Francis Martin, and William
Pomroy. At halfpast 8, A. NJ. our comman-
der received ball in his left temple. which
instantly terminated his existence, to the in
expressible regret of all hands. About the
same time shot struck under the larboard
fore chains between wind and water, which
Caused the vessel to make much water, hav-
ing found three feet water in the hold upon
sounding.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-31

iSh took ont FIVE smuggling coasters with
provisions for the British provinces, which
had been carried in by the revenue CUTTER
The Englishmen remained in possession of
the place the whole day, carousins on the
fruits of their ravaSes.
Mr.. Davis Informs, that the prisoners on
board the British vessels of war who were
taken from the privateers, were treated
with great severity, ailedsing that they are
nothing but pirates, and that they mean to
treat them as such. They are encouraged
to do this by the treacherous and abandoned
miscreants from our own towns, who are
REASONABLY supplying the enemy with pro-
visions and the means of carrying on the war,
and give them all the information in their
power to enable the British to capture them
Three of the British mariners deserted in
| Haycock's harbor in the attack on the Port
land privateers, and two at Little River
They informed shat considerable number
were killed on board the boats three were
killed and FIVE wounded in one boat.
| Register.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-31

one of the most important cases that have
occurred in the u. States. Inc facts in brief
were these In July, 1910. the ship .Aaleri-
can Eagle, owned by Mr.. Gould Hoyt, just
on the point of sailing, provisions and stores
on board, and sails bent, was seized by the
custom-house officers, Messrs. Shenck and
Geiston, on the ground that she was destin-
ed to St Domingo, for President Petition,
who they considered, was foreign prince,
and therefore that this case was witAin the
meaning of the statute of Congress, passed
June 5th, 1894, prohibiting the fitting out or
arming any ship or vessel, with intent that
such ship or vessel should be employed in
the service of any foreign prince mr. state
They therefore seized and libellcd her,
The ship was upwards of one thousand tons
burthen, and cost more than one hundred
thousand dollars. The owners offered tn
give bonds and good security to any amount
that should be required, if the officers would
release her to abide the event of trial.
| The offer was refused, and the ship has
been for more than two years lying rotting
in the mud. After full hearing, the Court
was clearly of opinion, that Their existed not
shadow of ground for the seizure, and dis
missed the libel. Those who were present,
speak in the highest terms of the opinion of
the Judge in every respect
| 4. Post
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-31
IMPORTATION OF BRITISH
GOODS.

BY the latest law of the land, all EnpIists
goods are forfeited none being allowed adj
mission into our ports except as prize. The
late law certainly supercedes (if it does noe
formally repeaE the act of 1911, by chang
ing our relations with England in toto. To
us therefore, it appears, that the executive.
can in no manner dispense with the provi1
slons OF the Latest hazv, in order to favor inn.
porters, however innocent Yet we doube
not every relief consistent with justice will be,
afforded to those who import goods purely
on american account, purshased and shin4
ped in the twilight inteval between the nre-
tended revocation eff the orders in councits
and the receipt of the news of war in Eng.
land. Our privateersmen cannot be strip
ped of their rights in case of capture; but
batting these, we presume that Congress- at.
their next session, will interfere in behalf of
all honest petitioners; as such can shew tbab
the importation did not flow from British bus
from American capital.-B.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-31
PORT OF NEW-YORK.

Arrived-Privateer Benjamin Franklin,
IngersoH, from cruize of one month, hav-
ing captured the following vessels, viz.-Au-
gust 6, off Newfoundland, captured brig Sal
Sly, Rudford, of London, from Plymouth, for
Picton, i'll ballast and cordage and crockery
had 2 guns, Founders. Aug 8, captur-
ed the schooners Industry, and Success, both
from Newfoundland, for New Brunswick.
laden with $50 bbls Salmon, ordered them
for the first port; also, brig Mary, of Shields,
from Plcton, for Liverpool, laden with tim
Der, mounts 4 guns, is fine vessel, Of $50
tons, coppered to the bends. Aug. 9, cap
tured the brig Friends, Of London, from
Prince Edwards Islands, for Portsmouth, la
den with timber, mounts guns, a Dutch
built vessel Aug. IS, lat. SO, II, long 6S,
spoke brig Pickering, Dawson, DAYS from
New York, for Lisbon. Aug. IL, lat. So, Ion.
81, 80, spoke brig Neptune, Hubert, Of
Hartford, days from Ncw-Y York, for St.
Barts.-Aug. 10, lat. 50, long. 50, spoke the
spanish brig Empccuado, days from New
York, for Cadiz.-Aug. u, lat. 40, long. u,
saw a ship, supposed to be a man of war,
which gave chace-next day saw her again
and she continued the chace, under Ameri-
can colors.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-31
BALTIMORE. Aug. 2z.

Thanks to the valor and patriotism of O.
hio, and Kentucky, they have already proved
that it was not the hope of being exempted
from the sufferings of war which impelled
them to cooperate in declaring it. They
were the most anxious to have war they
are the most eager and prompt to expose
their lives in the prosecution of it. Now,
what have the calumniatolS of their reputa-
ton to say in apology for themselves -
While other states, nearer to Canada which
boast of their superior wisdom and patriot
ism, are engaged in electioneering, three or
for thousand brave Ohio and Kentucky
volunteers are marching at full speed to the
seat OF war. While the rancorous vipers of
opposition on the Atlantic board are laborinp
TO sting to death the character of the west.
to excite local jealousies, and to PROSTATE
their country at the feet of the British mon
arch, our occidental brethren are patriot
cally fighting TOR the interest and glory of
their countly--are reaping honors in the
" tented field" How much more noble is
their occupation than that of the sordid lea
ders OF opposition, their office hunters. and
the servile instruments Of their ambition !
But 1t peace shall again come, and bring in
its train honor, maritime freedom and I'M
commerce, VIC should see the Oh .
position the most forward to avail them
selves of the advantages of successful war.
1t is mean then, "'tis pitiful, tits wond'rous
pitiful," for the federalists IN the north not
only TO refuse to fight for their country them
selves, but to reyile our western brethren
for their patriotic spirit
1y,gr;,,,,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-31
SALEM, Aug. 10.
Wanton I'D DisgraeeLM Conducf.

Mr.. Davis, an inhabitant of the plantation
of Little River, who was at the place the
day after the launches of the British frigates
Spartan and Maidstone came in to capture
the Madison privateer, and revenue cutter,
informs that after taking the vessels, the
Engshmen entered the dwelling houses,
1.-THE inhabitants having fed into the woods)
plundered them of all the provisions and clo-
thing, destroyed the. furniture, cutting often
theJeafher beds, and scattering tie feathers
70 the minds The captains of both the
fT1gates were ashore at the time of this
g DlagHaniD1ouS" conduct The whole place
was literally plundered Of all its provisions.
Resides the e9tteT and priyateer, the Brit
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-31
NEw-YoRK, Aug. "a.
MORE CAPTURES.

Yesterday morning the privateer Benjamin
Franklin, Captain Ingersol, returned to this
port from cruize of one month, with 90 pri-
soners. The Benjamin Franklin captured
the following vessels during her cruize, viz
Brig Sally, from London for Nova-Scotia,
in ballast; brig Mary, from Prince Edwards
Island tor Liverpool, with lumber; brig Two
Friends, from ST. Georges Bay for ST. Johrs S,
with salmon and dried Goldfish and schooner
Success, from St Georges Bay for St. Johns,
with salmon.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-31
A VALUABLE PRIZE.

The privateer schr. Tom, of Baltimore,
has captured the British ship Braganza, of
400 tons, from Port au-Prince for London,
laden with coffee and logwood, and sent her
for Baltimore, where she has safely arrived.
The Braganza mounts IL guns, had 81 men,
and kept up a running fight for SIS minutes.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-31
DOMESTIC.
BosToN. Aug. 25.
bOo YIN %Auos 20
FLAG OF TRC &c.

Last evening arrived the British schooner
Hope, Lieut.. Scott, 8 days from Halifax,
whence she sailed with dispatches, at an
hours notice, after the arrival of frigate,
so days from England; and has orders to
wait answers from Washington.
The U States frigate Essex has taken
eight English ships, and sent the prisoners
to New Foundland.
\ cartel for Boston was to sail in day
Or two.
The Hope saw brig in Boston Bay.
Palladium.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-31
PHILADELPHIA, August 25E
Extract Of tetter-dated
" Laguira, August L.

us ~, "IHSHSt L
"Caraccas and Laguira are in possessios
OF the royaIists, and general Miranda is ia.
ken prisoner.
II am very sorry to communicate to yon
the unwelcome news Of the death of Mr..
JAMES OCoNwAY, Formerly of the loan
Office in Philadelphia)--he had command of
the advanced guard at the battle of Porto Ca
yello, and like valiant officer rushed npcn
his enemy--but unfortunately received a bali
through his head which instantly killed him
N.Y."
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-31
HARRtsBUReu, (Pcnn.) Angus, %.

A rcquisition from General Dearborne
commander in chief of the northern army
for 1000 additional troops, was received AZ
The seat of government at this place. ON
Thursday last. The governor being mt his
residence at Sclin's Grove an express was
Immediately dispatched to him, with the i'm
portant information, and it is expected thot
the Patriotic gentlemen who have rendered
their services to his ExceIlency, will in a
day or tive receive marching orders.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-31
ylBcyican.
FROM THE WIG.

Summary Of Foreign and Dome8tic News.
On the Goth ult. a few degrees to the east
ward OF the Banks of Newfoundland, the
ship Fanny from GTeenock, (since arrived
at New-London) passed through the lanai
ca iieet OF % sail, conveyed by single fri
gate