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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-01-30

chat The state p our nasional affsirs will
have its proper influence, in converting par
ty feelings and prejudices, into united exer-
tons against the aggrcssions and insalts,
which the just conduct of our country has
failed to avert; And tender you assuran-
ccs of my great respect.
JAMES MADISON.
His Ereeliency Coz. Hd7rkms.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-01-30

. Complete Lisfs fths DyGryiHgs ef'the SUE
7gsbaHna Canal, and fhe VseciHs I7sfifafi9u Let
teyis5 MAJ be sesn az this Office b. those isteyes-
tef--Wbeye may be bal Jast received) a fcvD
N,1gassns Lottery IIst9s, wGryan-
ied assra-gg, Il
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TRENroN. lN.IN ian on

The Resolutions approaching the conduct
OF the General Government, and pIedeing
the slate to support its measures, have Seen
concurred in by Council.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-01-30
wAsH1xcroN CRY. dannarx

The House of Representatives, in commit
tee OF the whole, having re- considered the
motion tor striking out SO much of the naval
oil as authorises the building of an additional
number OF frgates, have stricken out the sec
tion. The bill is yet before the House, who
nave agreed to appropriate 100000 dollars
Ter repairs. The question of concurrence
with the committee, i'll striking out the sec
tion tor building an additional number of fri
gates, was under discussion, when the House
adjourned ycsterday.-.Mat. Int.
The following will serve as a specimen of
the absurditics which are retailed, in the
Northern federal prints, as news from Wash
mgton:
From The Baltimore Fed Gazette of Jan. IS.
FROM WASHINGTON.
1--WE learn that {" the die is cast" and that
IN grand caucus held at Washington on
Tuesday last it was decided to support DE
WITT CLIN TON for our next President, and
MR. CLAY (of Kentucky Vice President
some wag has imposed on the credulity of
the Editor of the Federal Gazette. or he is
making an attempt on that of his readers.
we have Dot heard whisper of any other
republican candidate for the next Presidency
than JAMES MADISON. Whom the federut
ISIS intend to support we know not; they
Keep their own counsel, and we have no dis
position to pry into their secrets.-i5.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-01-30
January ls.

January 10.
Mr.. Jennings presented petition from the
oihcers and soldiers engaged in the late expe-
dition on the Wabash, praying for remune-
| ration.-Referred.
Mr.. Kent, from the committee to whom
the subject was referred. reported bill for
| the relief of Ninian Pinkney, which was
| twice read and committed.
Mr., Condi: called up for consideration, a
resolution which he had laid upon the table
some days ago, requesting from the Presi-
dent Of the u. States information respecting
seamen impressed into the service of Great
Britain; and the House having agreed to
consider it, Mr.. c. proposed modification of
the resolution, by inserting the words " and
winch injorD'0tion Eas NOE been heretofore
communicated" He proposed also an addi-
tional resolution for the appointment of
committee, to arrange all the information on
this subject, of which Congress was, or might
be IN possession, into one view, for the use, of
such of the new members, as might not have
had an opportunity Of being acquainted with
these particulars.
The adoption of these resolutions we're OBJ
Jected to, as unnecessary. 1t was stated that
cart loans of documents had been already
had on this subject; that by Continual calls
upon the Executive, that department was
kept fully employed in answering these de-
hiohd", WHICH, perhaps, more important Du-
siness required their attention that no mem
Der could want information on this subject,
after the volumes which had beed published
upon it; but if there were any such, they
had only to apply to the Clerks Office, or
the Library, to be fully satisfied.
The first resolution was rejccted-the
last was agreed to by small majority,
and committee of FIVE members appoint
ed
On motion of MIR. Lewis, the bill for a.
mending the charter of the City Of Wash
ington, was re-committed to the select com
mittee who reported it, for amendment.
The Speaker laid before the House, a
communication from the Post-master-G enc
raj, containing report on the subject of
finishing the public building, commonly call
ed Budgets Hotel, which was referred to a
select Committee.
The House then resolved itseld into a
committee of the whole, Mr. Nelson in the
Chair, on the Navy Bill; when MIR. Chcses
finished the Speech which he had commence
Cd Yesterday IN favor of the BILL and MIR
Seybert and M'Kee both spoke at consider
able length in opposition to it. The debate
in course.
Adjourned.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-01-30

The two highest prizes in the Appomattox
Lottery, ten thousand and FIVE thousand dol
lars, we're drawn, the first by Henry Mole
ner, butcher, and the other by Capt. w. Bow
den Nolener is poor but very honest and
respectable man, and the people generally
acquainted with him rejoice at his good for
uhe.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-01-30
January 20.

Several bills were taken up, considered,
bu. postponed for further consideration.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-01-30

On Monday last, says the Aurora, the APP
plicaGon OF the trustees of the late bank Of
the United States, FOR state charter was
decided upon in the house of representatives
OF Pennsylvania on the question there we're
- yeas, for granting a charter, and % nays,
against granting it. The Pennsylvania legis-
lature has thus done honor to themselves, and
saved the state from one of the most danger
Gus enemies that could assah it. We hope
that this expression of public opinion in this
state, will preserve Pennsylvania from any
further insulting proposal frSm the same
quarter.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-01-30

T5NaE subscriber has Just received in addi-
Il tor to his stock, a handsome assortment
of
Black Canton, Italian, Sc Dutch Grapes;
Do. Long and short Silk Gloves;
Do. Canton Handkerchefs
Do. Silk, Cotton, & Worsted Stockings
Do. Bombazene & Bombazeit; of suoe-
rior quality.
An elegant assortment of Cloths and Ca
simeres, which he will sall low for cash.
L. JOSEPH
January 80. (wSO
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-01-30

PHILo No ], in our ncxt-.-aIso Nit.
yTLLE in commemoration Of the Burning Of
the Richmond Theatre
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-01-30

~ ''IoII rIIeIus' ne statement, OF which
this pacagrah is only short epitome, was
communicated to the House of Representa-
tives in compliance with col. LHtle's resolu-
tion.
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.PENMANSHIP.

I" !Ae true method Of mstructiOn is q to1ycr-
J,.LIever." Bacon.
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JoSeph'and William Dick
enson for same 3.33s s.
Stealey and Scott for pur-
chase ofland under exc
cution son on
Tomkies and Ball ll8 %
Strange and Timberlakc,
for purchase of public
land in Fluyanna 456 90
Joseph Eggleston and 9th
ers for the Appomattox
Company 5000 O0-10,I4 90
Public warehouse on Jaires river
ASSsl 500 90
H5enas on state shares in
Sspssriver canal company $500 90
Saov furniture belonging to
tho governors house 800 90
Add The balance of g 212,f40 80
s's remaining in the treasury
vthe LIST of January 1912, at.
deducting thcrcirom the
Sms of S 1865 10 cent. be-
longing to the litcraryfund, and
g 1000 uncxpcndcd of former
appropriation for building the
governors horse 195,477 90
Yopr committee communicate with great
pleasure the improving state ofthe finances
~ government, that the taxes though light
* in considerable, are commensurate with all
the necessary purposes Of government.
fSkr committee also feel a satisfaction in
stacs, that the embarrassments heretofore
experienced by the treasury, arising from
3 the temporary deficiencies of our resources.
have IN no instance been felt during the last
year. Tie cause of embarrassment has bcen
gradually diminishing for some time past, and
nr committee feel confidence that it will
be entirely removed i'll few years, without
additional taxes.
Your committee suggest the propriety of
charging the literary fund with such sums of
money, as may hereafter be demanded of the
treasury under any existing law, for the ex-
pense OF the prosecution of any fine, forfci-
ture, penalty, escheat, or any other claim,
which if recovered would be applied to the
literary fund.-.
Resolved, as the opinion of this committee.
that 1t is unnecessary to raise the taxes for
the present year.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-01-30

GALES AT AUC1 ION.-On Monday the
- Sd day of February at IL o'clock, will be
sold on the premises, to the highest bidder.
the LOT and HOUSES OF William RYAN
deceased, situated in Adams Valley. The
Lot is 20 feet front and runs back about 100
leet ; IL mas on. it a large two story Brick
House, which consists of two good Tenements
TOR stores, and comfortable dwelling for ia
miles attached to the brick house is akitch-
en- and smoke house: there is also on the Lot
framed house in good tenantable order
terms will be made known at the time of
sale.
RICHARD BROOKE. .huct'r.
January so. (2)
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GARDEN SEEDS.
January 80.

VAIL & ROGERS have just received a
genera! assortment Of FRESH GARDEN
SEEDS. for sale at their Medicine Store.
Richmond, January 16, 1879 (wtf)
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-01-30

Fears teing entertained for. the safety .of
the United States Brig NAUTILUS, CApT.
SINcLAIR, We are happy to announce she
was spoken on the 9TH instant, in lat. Sc, Al.
long %, so; bad thrown overheard all her
guns, and lost bowsprit and foretopmast.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-01-30
January 81.

Arrived in Hampton Roads, on Saturday
last, from BermGda, in II dnys, II. b. M's.
sloop Empious, with dispatches, ard for MIR.
N1o'ier, who has been named one of the com
m'ssioners for settling the disputes betW cen
Srain andher Colonies -"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-01-30
BALTIMORE Ian1a

Congress (says the " American's'' cores
pondent) were put in possession of docu-
ments to day, Thursday which prove that
there are known to be sic thousand tzco
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-01-30

-
Britain, 200 of =,
ons to our Cover
of their release S
the date of the
the subject. 3D.
many poor imp,
have never hadI
their deplorable'
H..
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-01-30

Gen. Henry Dearborn, late Secretary Of
OF War, now collector of the port of Boston
has been appointed, by the President OF the
United States ard Senate, a Major G eneral
IN the army of the United States, This APP
pomtmcnt places that gentleman at the head
OF the army Of the u. States
Nat. Int of Jan. %.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-01-30

The Senate Of Virginia have passed the
new Chancery biH--and yesterday, Da6neL
Carr, Egg. was elected without opposition
the additional Chancellor to sit to the w. oil
the Blue Ridge.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-01-30

Mr.. Leigh's substitute for Mr.. Tyler's
Preamble and Resolutions, introduced in the
House OF Delegates on Thursday. will be
ready for delivery lin the Pamphlet form)
Tomorrow
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-01-30

Lines sacred to The memory Of MISS MARIA
Nelson, who persisted in the Theatre at Rick
nond, Dec. 26fh, 1911
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-03-02
NATcHEz, (M. T.) Jan. S, 1912.

NATcHEz, (M. To- Jan. S, 1912.
DR., CApERToN,
You have in my former letters from
New Madrid, a description CT my journey to
that place; and on my voyage down the Mis-
sissipp to this place, shall give you an a
farming detail of an earthquake.
We arrived on the 18th December at night
to the e5th island, and on the 10Th at 10 mi
nutes after O'Clock A. NJ. we were suIpris-
ed by the greatest emotion imaginable of
the boat, which I can compare to nothing
more picturesque, than that of team of
horses running with Wagon over the most
rocky road that is in our part of the country.
There was in company about 40 boats, each
thought their boats adrift and running over
sawyers, but a man on board a boat dashed
to us limited it to be an earthquake, when an
old navigator of the river who was a little
above, hailed us orul said it was occasioncd
by the banks falling in; we were then float
ing under a high Bluff bank, which immedi-
atelv cast off and fell in about a quarter of
mile of the Bluff which drew us into the cur
rent on the right side ofthe 18th island, where
we staid till the next morning & put off, but in
the intermediate time we experienced about
fifty partial shock, which shook our boats
with great agitation II minutes after seven
P. NJ. we heard tremendous distant noise,
and in few seconds the boats, island and
main land became perfectly convulsed, the
trees twisted and Tapped together, the, earth
in all quarters was sinking, and the water
issued from the center of the island No. 25,
on cur left and came rushing down it's sides
in torrents, and on our right there sunk at
once about 80 or 40 acres of land, some say
500; but / was till then perfectly collected,
and although much alarmed, was less so than
any in company. The shocks at this time
became more frequent, at intervals of about
Is minutes, the river rose from the first shock
till 8 O'Clock that day or s feet perpendi-
cular and the current ran from 7 to miles
per hour, as we floated from the 18th island
to Flour island, a distance of IS miles, in 5
hours and IS minutes, though we lost consi-
derable time to effect a landing at a place
called the 9 mile reach this place together
with the 10 mile reach, were in perfect COM
| motion, the logs which had risen from the
bottom of the river had so covered the sur
face Of the water and in such confusion that
it appeared impracticable for boat to pass
With safety. Unfortunately three boats from
our company were lost, two Of the boats the
property of Mr.. James Atwell from Kentucky
and in value about three thousand dollars.
The other, 4 family boat, was stove, and all
was saved except one man. Whole trees
with large roots, logs and stumps came up
from the bottom, which alta distaCe had the
appearance of timbercd fields, and all had
the mud and sand on them from the bottom
OF the river, so that it appeared as if the or
der of nature was reversed-we experienced
frequent shocks for eight days, but none com
pared to the first. i have heard ofno place
being as much convulsed as where / was.
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INDIAN HosrILrrrEs.
Nat. Int.

The following is an extract of letter from a
gentleman ut St Charles, Louisiana Territory,
dated, Jan. 10, 1912.
In answer to your inquiry respecting In
dian hostllities in this quarter, l have to in
form YOU that some Of the reports that have
found their way into the public prints are
much exaggerated, but are generally true.
The depredations committed by them have
been principally in Indiana and Illinois terri
tories SOME horses have been taken in this
territory but believe no murders haze been
committed by them for the last Ten or twelve
months Lad lattcrcd myscit chat he dr,Ib-
bling given to them by the troops under the
command OF Governor Harrison would have
disposed them 20 return 90 order. In .his l.
appears ives mistaken, for this day by an ex-
press from Fort Madison, we are informed of
cruel murders committed On some traders a.
bout 100 miles above that Fort by a parry of
the Pccsnt nation. A Nv Hunt SON Of the late
Col. Eunt Of the United States army, and a
Mr.. Prior, We're trading in Ia qulter--their
houses about three miles distance from each
other. The party Of Indians came 20 Hunts
house and appeared friendly until they Oh
tanned admittance into the hCuse--thcy then
shot dow two Bcn that Mr.. Hunt had with
him, seized him aud a boy who was his inter-
prefer, tied them, and packed up the goods
that were in the house and carried them OK.
Mr.. Hunt discovered that they believed him
10 be IN Eng.ishmln and on that account
had spared his life. They told him that they
had sent another parry to i>ilI Prior and car
~ of his goods, and that they intended in
short time to take the Fcrt-qftcr which
they woald come on and XII every Amcri-
they could End. They took Mr.. Hunt
and his boy with them some distance, but
night came on and proved extremely dark
which fortunately gave them ar opportunity
ct escaping aud they arrived safe e. t'srt
Madison on tie sixth dey.
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! = ZEN DOLLARS 2E1vAeD--Jt,a-v-ay frct-S
4 tic subscriber about the stu OF Septcm.
| bcf last, negro woman, named NANNY, about
! 81 or 50 Years of agc, IF middle stature, and of
slender nisSo; her hair short and thin, has
some sears on her head, and think some on
lier ie::S;s.--Shc has sly look AMI generally
grin upon her countcnarcc is about The COM
p'eNioa OF Regroes generally. I Go not recol"
lcct her clothing. except white cotton corded
petticoat. She may be lurking abnut the neigh
herhOod OF the Green Springs, in the county of
Louisa. where she has some children, the pro-
perry ofCapt. Reuben ChowninG, and others, or
she may be in the City Of Richmond The -
bove reward will be paid TO any perso:i o. per-
sons who may apI'reh1nd and deliver her 10 the
subscriber, and ali lawful expenses paid, Ifshe
should be apprehendcd in Louisa, deliver her
to Capt. Reuben Chowning il in the City of
Richmond to Samuel p. Parsons o. ifsecurea
i'll any jail so that get her again, the aboye
reward and expenses Shall be paid when take
her out.
THOMAS L. PEASANTS.
Buckinghan-cocnty, miles south OF SCOTS
Ferry. ~, fw4r)
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PIrrsRuRG, Feb. s.

PITTSBURG, Feb. 8.
Yesterday morning about fcuro'clock there
were some very violent earthquake shocks
felt here. Many persons extremely alarm
ed rose from their beds, and ran to tie streets.
In some parts of the town the people we're
heard 20 scream with terror. Flashes of
light similar TO those seen on the 10th De-
cember were perceived towards the south
west. This last concasSi1n was greater
than any that were felt here before.
There was another slighter Shock last
night, between 10 and IL o'clock.
few nights ago, a brilliant ball passed
over this place from north to south. Its ar-
parent bulk, or angle of vicw, was equal TO
that of the moon at the full, and It's light was
about equal. The time of its passing frem
one side ofthc horizon to the other was three
or four seconds.--Efe7cRyy.
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, der publicly 70 evince their feeling. Or fhis &C.
casion, unanimously adopt tie following mea-
sures
Voted, That we deeply regret the loss TO our
Country, generally, of So many valuable lives,
and most sincerely sympathize with The inh.bi-
tants of Richmond, and, particularly with tile
friends ana connections o. the sufferers 1T the
late disastrous conhagration in that place
poteG, That I committee OF three he appoint
ted to W. on the Rev. Elijah r. Sabin, Chap
lain ofthe House of Representatives, and re-
guest him to delivera Discourse, commemora-
tive OF this iamentcd cyent, ut such time as he
may think convenient to appoint, and tba. the
committee be requested 10 give notice in the
public prints ofthe time and place, at which the
discourse is to be delivered, with 4 general in
vtation to the inhabitants OF Boston and lis vi.
cinity to attend.
Foted, That a committee be appointed To wait
on His Excellency the Governor, His Honour
the Lieutenant Governor, the Honourablc Coun-
cll, and the two branches Of the Legislature,
rcqnestingth the honour Of. their attendance at
the delivery of the discourse.
poteG. That the Young Men of Boston wear
Grape on the left arm on the day on which the
discourse is delivered.
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far rs any man; he was not so delicate rs
some gentlemen; he would take more than
his share before he would abandon the mea-
sure which had been taken.
Er. Wright WAS opposed To postponing.
Mr.. Chevcs said the Americ IN peoDic were
high-minded, generous, anil magnaninous
PEOPLE Congress it had been said had taken.
thcir measures in pursuance of this high-min-
dcd and generous people; then this generous
and high minded people would not abandon
the1if The war-mcaSurcs were 20 DC postpo-
ned till tomorrow, tin April, and then till
June. he SHOULD retrogade.
Mr.. Porter said it won!d appear from the
arguments OF gentlemen that they were the
exclusive war men; he was Wiling to decide
BY the second house; he thought 1t was i'm
proper to organize system which was not
to be brought into operation for 4 year, the
time mightbe better employed on important
and more immediate subjects.
Mr.. Fia,, modified his motion so as to post
pone I'LL Monday week.
Mr.. Pacon did not wish to force question !;
yet he lett delicately situated ; he should as
sent.
Tic question to postpone was lost, 81 to
So.
The question was taken on the second re-
solution and carried, IS to II.
Mr.. Stow voted against the resolution, be-
cause he feared it was violation OF the iuitl,
OF the government towards the importer.
The t.nrd resolution was carried, S2to 40
To the 4,h resolution, Mr.. Clay (of Va.)
urged some objections to the tax (on salt) as
it would operate unequaily.
Mr. Sey bert wished the gentlemen had con-
sidered while the tonnage resolution was UNI
der consideration.
Mr.. Stanford took the same ground with
Mr. Clay, and Mr.. Newton opposed.
Adjourned without taking the question.
l.fleI. Herald.
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House and Lot For Sale.
MILLER WoopsoN, jr. D. c. c. C.

BY virtue of deed of trust executed in nv
favor by the late George VIM. Smith, Esq. to SCI
cure the payment ofcertain sums ofmoney there
in expressed, 7 shall proceed to sell upon the
premises on the second Tuesday in March next
being the day after the Hastings Court dav Of
this City, the HOUSE AND LOT lately occupi-
ed by the deceased, and known in the plan of
the City by the number 149. The house con-
tains six good rooms and possesses every other
convenience for a large family, and the SITUATE
on commands the most extensive and beautiful
prospect. One third Of the purchase money
will be required in sixty days from the date of
sale, TO be sccured by note negotiable and
payable at the Bank of Virginia, with an appro-
we'd cDdorser, one third in twelve months and
the remaining third i'll two years, to be secured
by deed of trust on the property sold, and by
bonds with satisfactory security
JOHN ADA1lS, Trustee.
Richmond-TIill, 9TH Feb. 1879. wtGs1
At the same time and place, 10Th March,
will be sold all the Household and Kitchen far.
nituTe, belonging to the estate ofGeorge Wilt
am Smith, Esq. decd 60 wit Beds, Bedsfeads,
Tabies, SiicboarS, Chairs, Gyc. Gre.---Also trre
NEGRO MEN
Tcrm5--Twelve months credit for nil sums
above 9 so, approved endorsed negotiable notes
will be required.
By order OF the Administrators
JAMES BROWN, ir. v.M
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REPORT efhe Committee II the 3'ouag Men O,

Re3oyt Of the Committee # tie Toaag Men Of
Boston.
The young men Of Boston, viewing the late
melancholy calamity 81 Richmond, which has
deprived our sister State OF some Of her most
valuable inhabitants, IN q manner the most die.
tressing Of any recorded in the annals If our
Country, as an event calculated TO create tic
deepest sorrow and excite tho l.cenesi scnsibi.
liy IN every bosom susceptible OF the FEELINGS
oihumoniW; end contemplating, with the most
solemn consideration, thst unhappy moment,
when parents ard children, honour and station.
wealth and worth, proniscuously became VIC
tins % that devoUring element which presents
dca-h ~ rs most hcrr,d and awful e,Tu--ip or.