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We request such of our Subscribers as are
IN arrearS, to us 70 transmit their respec-
tive balances BY the Mil or Members If he
Assembly and we beg the favor of these
gentlemen to take charge ofre,nittances fur
us We should be sorry, at this mteres ing
crisis, Ia be under the necessity of discon
unuing any ones paper but there are re.
ally so many of cur Subscribers Who seem
to have SO long torg item ,hAt:. paper is TO
he fdid /o'', as well as Rad, that in self de
renee, we shall be under the Necessity OF
disseminating most Of them unless the, are
paid for by the Ist J,luary next" Old
scores, says the Proverb, are oid sores"
IL proposition has been made in Con.
gress to present Capt. Hull with cola
nedal-a veg proposes "a present The Gen
eral with Gordon III ken of the grateful
sentiments of the nation
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-11-12

LW CORN, Slaves and FIoor Barrel,
- 'Or winch we will give The hisbes, "sntei,
November i2, SAssat-aLl * 81
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-24
From the Petersburg LtelHgcncer.
THE AMERICAN STAR.

By .IoHN McCRBERr-Tune, Humors
Of Glen.
COME strike the bold anthem, the war dogs
are bowling,
Already they eagerly snuff up their prey
The red cloud of war DER our forests is scow-
ling,
Soft Peace spreads her wings and flies
weeping away;
The infants, affrighted, cling close to their
mothers,
The youth grasp their swords, for the
combat prepare,
Whilst beauty weeps fathers, and lovers and
brothers,
Who rush to display the american Star.
Come blow the shrill bugle, the loud drum
awaken,
The dread rife seize, let the cannon
deep roar;
No heart with pale fear, nor faint doubtings
No siaUe's hostile foot leave a print on
our shore.
Shall sisters, wives, mothers and daughters,
left weeping,
Insulted by ruffidns, be dragged to despairf
Oh, no! from his hills the proud EAGLE
comes sweeping,
And waves to the brave, the american
Star.
The spirits of WAsHINGqoN, WARREN,
MoNIGoMERT,
Look down from their clouds with bright
aspect serene;
Come, Soldiers a Tear and Toast 10
their mem'ry;
Rejoicing they'll see us, as they once have
been.
To us the high boon, by the Gods, has been
granted,
Tospread the glad tidings of LIBERTY
far;
Let millions invadeu us, We'll meet them I'M
daunted,
And conquer or die" by the american
Star.
Your hands, then, dear comrades, round
Liberty's altar,
UNITED we swear, by the souls OF the
Not one from the strong resolution shall
faulter,
To i0e INDEPENDENT. or sink in the grave
Then, FREEMEN, file up! 10 the bold ban
ners flying;
The high BIRD of LIBERTY streams
thro' the AIR,
Beneath him Oppression and Tyranny dy-
ing;
Success to tie 6eqming AMERICA AN
STAR!
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-24
TO A CORRESPONDENT.

E.rftorts 10 Stain, G5'c.-We commend
the motives of "a True Friend to the Uni
ted states" He is alarmed, lest British e.
nemes receive supplies shipped hence to a
country with which we are not at war, but
OF which they hold partial possession. We
confess, that when Congress were in session.
we entertained similar approximations, but
survey OF the whole matter has changed our
opinion. Sogreatis the risk attending ship
ments 10 Lisbon, Cadiz am other ports. du-
ring war, that very imperfect supply of
flour can be received either by an army or
communicate most, not sufficient for
the maintenance Of 10000 men. The quan-
t,ty Is trifiiug TO them, but beneficial TO MS /:
as IL takes off a share of our farmers sur
plus produce, and brings specie in return
Besides, why should we pinch the miserable
opaniard with famine, for fear of giving am
Englishman a mouthfull It's not by such
paltry means generous republic ought 20
wage war against needy individuals. Yet, il
1t should become necessary during the con-
tnUance of war, to alter our course, Con.
gress can 60 so hereafter-At present. we
really consider the export Of -four and other
commodities, a BENEFIT 10 the counlry. and.
therefore, good policy. IL IS zvant citrate.
more than want of provisions, that touches
isnglsh Interests. Only kecH out B,f,iab
s'oag--all the rest is harmless--Hhie,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-24

BALTIMORE, Aueu

BALTIMORE, August 18.
Fnty5siX privateersare ascert lined TO have
already gone to sea from the several ports
in the United States. With pride and plea
sure we lind that the patriotic ardor CT Bal
tlmore Misplaced her far above any ether
city in the union the list. She has fur
nished thirteen privateers Salem nine !;
New-York nine; Philadelphia four; Boston
four, &c. In contempt of this irrefutable
evidence OF the practical patriotism of this
city, the miserable writer's iii distant places
have the lmpudence to employ themselves
daily in heaping Calumny upon her.
The snip Triton, of New York, laden with
-four for Cadiz, was spoke and brought to by
the Guerrler British frigate on the 18TH July,
but permitted to prosecute her voyage in con
sequence OF having license from the late
minister Foster to proceed to Cadiz and re-
turn home uamolested by British cruisers
General Hull mas Called on the executives
OF Kentucky and Indiana to furnish him with
additional reinforcements. Orders on the
subject were Immediately issued by Cover
nor Scott; and there is no doubt of the alac-
rity of the Kentucky volunteers in " court
ing participation in urgent services
Some troops were also wanted IN Illinois ter
ritory
The fine privateer Rosamond, of New
YORK, mas gone to sea on cruize.
The privateer Black Joke sailed OH Fri
day from New-York on cruize
Admiral sir L. Duckworth, arrived at St.
Johns Newfoundland, in the Antelope of 81
guns.
One thousand men, one hundred in each
ward, are about organizing in Newly York,
| who are to act at moments, warning, in case
OF riot, armed with watch clubs.
The Governor of New York has ordered
| out another detachment of 1900 men from
| the militia of that state
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-24
FASHIONABLE JEwELRY.-M. Grettcr

QUESTIONABLE JEWELRY.-M. Grettcr,
u informs his friends and The public general
ly, he has selected an elegant and extensive
assortment of FASHIONABLE GOODS in his
line, among which, are Pearl 8, Jet Earnings,
Rings, Breast Pins, Bracelets and head orna-
ments, Watch Chains, Seals & Keys, Silver Tea
Sets, Table, Dessert and Tea Spoons, Soup &
Punch Ladies', elegant Girdle Clasps, Branch 6;
other Candlesticks, Coasters, Castors, Bread &,
Cake Baskets, Liquor Stands, Plumes, Drks,
Swords, Belts, Epauletts, &c Sc.-M. c. hopes
from MS excrtions at all times to obtain the
most fashionable articles, to merit that contnu-
ance of public patronage he has SO literally ex-
perienced.
April 90. w6m
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-24
RICHMOND PRICES CURRENT.
CcoRREcTED WEEKLY
AT CHANLO rrE5VILLG.
JOHN WOOD

Proposes to commence at Charlottesville in the
county OF Albemarle, on the second Tuesday of
September, seminary for the education of
youth, of the age of fourteen and upwards, for
the English, Latin and Greek Languages, Wri-
ting and Arithmetic, the various branches of
the Mathematics, including Geography, Astro-
Monty, Surveying, Navigation, Fertilization, and
Gunnery, as also Na,urai and Moral Philosophy
Fees of Tuition, S IL soc per quarter, paid
in advance
Board and Lodging may be had as Charlottes-
vile for students on very moderate terms.
August IL. w3u
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-24
Fifty Dollars Reward.
DUNAWAY from the Subscriber in May
Ma 1911, a MULAFTO MAN named
Tom. or Tom Scott.

He is about 80 years Of age, feet 10 or II
inches high straight and well made the wool
on his head longer than usual, and generally
well combcd He is neat in his appearance &
dress, and has been accustomed to the business
o. an Ostler, House Servant and Garde ler.-
THIS fellow formerly the property of Will
liam Dudley of the Ferry near West Point, a.
bout winch place and Roy's Neck he is suppo-
sed to Turk. 1t is probable also that he fire.
quents General Chamberlaine's Of New Kent,
R1r. John Dixon's of Gloucester, and Mrs. Bays
ley's Of King-Wiliam, tall which places he ha
relations and acquaintance. The above re-
ward will be paid for delivering the said fell
low to me, at Laneville, or securing him i'll any
Jail 50 that get him again.
DUVAB DILLARD.
King & Queen County, July d, 1912. w5m
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-24
Drugs aud Medicines.

THE subscriber respectfully informs his
friends and the public, that he has opened in
the tenement next below Messrs. Fitzwhyison
&c Potter's, and near the corner OF the street,
leading from the main street to Mayo's bridge,
n general and well selected assortment of
DRUGS, MEDICINES, PAINTS, &C. which he
offers for sale on reasonable terms for cash, or
acceptances in town.
JOHN AIcMARA.
Richmond, July IL. WITT.
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TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.

INVENT DOLLARo KEW AhD.
- ANA-AWAY, or was STOLEN, from the
A Subscriber, Con the Goth .Tane) living in
Prmce-Edward county, about six miles from
the Courthouse, on the Sandy-ford Road near
The Bridge, \ NEGRO MAN SLAVE named
f r. A n X,
SO years of age, yellow complexion, tolerabIe
large eyes, the whites of which shew very much
vixen spoken to, about 5 feet 6 or z inches
high, little inclined to be bow-legged, is a
coarse Shoemaker, and saws well he is an
artful fellow aud has probably obtained free
pass--has q numerous cOnnexion in Cunber-
Land and about Rough Greek Church, and sis
ter near the Iron-Works in Campbell. All per
sons are cautioned against harDoring said fell
low, or carry ing him out of this State. The
above reward Will be paid for delivering said
Runaway TO the Subscriber.
BAKER LEGRAND.
0T All persons are hereby cautioned against
trading with any my Slaves. 81.
July 81, 1912 w6tp.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-24
TURNIP SNED.

A Fresh supply of the Lar c Norfolk Field
Al Winter Turnip Seed for sale at
WEST & GALT'S
Druggist Store.
Richmond, June 2oth, 1872. Cul
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-05-01
ARMY APPOINTMENTs.

Some OF the late army appointments have
been honorably judicious. We could emu
merate number ofinstances. That of Tho
MAS PINKNEY, of S. CQrolna, to be Major
General is peculiarly such. This gentleman
stands high on the roll of honor.-He is bro
Their to the estmable CHARLES CoTEswoarH
PINKNEY; and uaites the soldier, the states
man, the scholar and the gentleman. The ap-
pointment of Gov. HULL to command at De-
troll is also judcious. He is peculiarly &C
quainted with the frontiers-The annals OF
the Revolution attest to his talents and cour
ace and in wal and peace he enjoyed the con-
fdence OF WAsHINeToN. The appointment
of WILLIAM NORTH. to be Adiutant- General
is equally praiseworthy. Gen N. is native
of Massachusetts, & brother Of Judge NORTH
of augusta. His progenitors came originally
from Ireiznd, and settled in North Yarmouth,
in NQaine; and his father commanded Fort
Frederick In that district when the General
was born.-The failure of the famous house
OF w. and A. in Boston with whom the funds
of many widows and orphans were placed as
in a bank injured the family Of the General,
and changed his prospects.-He remained an
apprentice to merchant in this town, until
the revolutionary War commonwealth this
he engaged--was an officer in Crqti's artille-
ry-afterwards Captain in Jackscn's regi-
ment, and subsequently an Aid -de-camp to
Baron STEuBEN, the great disciplinarian of
the American army. About 1896 he COM
nanded as field officer at Fort Indehendcnce
in this harbor.--He married soon after, and
settled in the Interior of .Npzv- York. He was
Adiutant- General of ADAMS standing army !;
has for a long time been Member of the Lee
gislature of Nes York, and frequently Speaker
of the House. He is a farmer, federalist,
a man of strict integrity, and soldier.
Boston CentiaeI.
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New Millinery Store.
FROM NE w YORK

FROM NE W-YORK.
THE Subscriber respectfully informs the
Il Ladies of Alexandra, and the public ge-
Morally, that she has commenced the MILL
merry BUSINESS in the house next to
Mr.. Johnson's Hatter's Shop, Fairfax street,
where she now is opening an Assortment OF
Ladies' Bonnets, Rbbands, and Lace Goods.
Bonnets, of every description, made at short
notice, and old ones cleaned and altered to any
desired shape,
Mary Mooney.
May dSw
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ter short debate, it was referred to the COM
mittee of the whole on the subject.
The bill from the Senate concerning associ-
Iations for maritime security, and the bill con-
corning merchant vessels arming for defence,
were read twice and referred to a committee
|of the whole tomorrow.
The bill authorising the cutting of canal
on the West side of Mason's and Alexander's
islands to Alexandria, was read third time s
passed.
The house went into committee of the
whole, MIR. Nelson in the chair, on the bill
for the appointment Of two assistant Secreta-
ries to the war department.. After passing
through committee ofthe whole without de-
bate, on the question for engrossing the bill for
a third reading.
Mr.. Tallmadge opposed it. He saw no ne
Icessity for these officers.
Mr.. Davenport moved to substitute the
word clerks in place of secretaries. Lost.
Messrs. Minor and Williams opposed the
Kill, on the ground that it would be productive
of more injury than benefit.
Messrs. Troup and Johnson supported it;
insisting that these officers were absolutely
necessary for the dispatch of public business.
Not decided,
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e. The s1oop Unity. Hand,
from Alexandra, arrived at Phf-
Iadelphia in five days. where she
is now taking in a cargo, & will
sail with all convenient dis
patch.
May !
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Pert of alexandria.

ENTERED
Scht. Melinda, Norris, Boston
Packet, Baxter, Do.
Eliza, Huntrcss, Do.
CLEARED
Brig Olympus, Sabin, Boston
Schr. Alexandria, Bowie, Baltimore
Lydia, Potter, Providence
Rising States, Simmington, Norfolk
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JUST RECEIVED,

JUST RECEIVED,
60 boxes Of Lisbon Lemons,
In complete order.
Also IN sqoRE,
Rhode-lslahd Potatoes, very good; Venison
Hams, Table Goldfish, Sweet Potatoes for
planting, best Spanish Segars and Cavendsh
Chewing Tobacco, with Groceries and Fruits
as usual.
Abel Willis,
Lower End Of Prince Street.
May St.
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Messrs. Charles Alerander and Nm. Myers
You are hereby required to have removed
before the 10th day of May next Nuisances of
Stagnant water upon your respective lots
viz lot at the intersection of Queen and
Patrick streets, owned by the former and
lot fronting Fayette between King and Prince
streets, belonging to the latter.
John Vaudeville.
Superintendent IF Polse.
mil %
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SHERIFFALTY.

A T the request of many respectable
n friends. offer myself to my feliow-ci-
tizens of Charles County candidate for the
Office of Sheriff, at the ensuing election,
trusting that my knowledge of the business will
enable me to execute the duties thereof with
Justice and fidelity. Should l be so fortunate
as to be the object Of your choice, will enc
deavor to evince my gratitude by lenient
and humane discharge of my duty.
John C. Reeves.
April 80 d3tIawtlstOc
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FOR RENT,

Notice is Hereby Given
TO the Stockholders In the Great Hunt
ing Greek Bridge Company, that an
election will be held at the toll house Of said
Bridge, on Monday the 18th day of May next,
for President and Four Directors, to serve
the company the ensuing year.
Jno. Hoof, Treasurer.
April 10 eot4My
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-05-01

HENRY PAYsoN, Esq is appointed Pre-
sident Of the Union Bank of Maryland, vice
William Winchester Esq. deceased.
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NETWORK, March 81.

Our files Of Lisbon Gazettes, from which
the following TRANSACTIONS are made, are from
the 4th to the 18th February, inclusive. On
looking over the papers hastily yesterday, we
observed 6 letter from LordIV ellington, relat-
ing to the fall of Ciudad Rodrigo, which we
took to be the official detailed account of that
event. But on a discrimination we find it
does not contain the details of the battle that
put the British in possession of that place but
relates to repairing the damages which the
Notifications suffered during the scige, and
putting the place in a perfect state of security.
Lord WelIington's detailed account Of the
selge must have been published in paper pre-
vious to those we have received.
7runslated for the .N,zv- York EreningPoSt. !
LISBON, February 5.
Letterfi.om the ChiJofthe Staff tie 5tA and
6.h armies, to the Sulte97or J4nta Of Estre-
nadu,a.
AGost Excellent Sir-Last night at half past
7, the place of Ciudad Rodrigo was taken BY
assault after seige Of 10 days. and 5 days af-
ter the opening OF the batteries against it.
This important conquest covers with glory the
British army, and lis worthy commander the
Marshal General LordW ellington, for nothing
is comparable to the wisdom with which it
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-03-27

Eyon, The Baltimore Federal REPUBLICAN,
s SxE7cH OF THE MILIfARr system or
FR4NcE, sc. sc. COMPRISING An EEoOf-
~ Iyqo qBe pRoBABLE DURATION OF TIE
French PoWER." :
The eloquent and accomplished Author OF
The American Review, has favored the puoAc
with criticism in his last number, on pam
phlet lately published in this city, with tue
sboys title. In expressing the pleasurs we
Nave experienced from the fine flow OF Ian
o.nape and animated style of tbs composition,
we subrnit implicitly to the dictates OF our
first impressions on its Pcrusal but IN the
few remarks We propose to otler as opposed
tothe dogma Of tie, Reviewer, that tie fo77er
Of Bonaaartc is iudi8trhcfi5le, we shall give
The result ola deliberately formed opinion.
We hold il for a certain truth, that the fo7'-
,r of Bonaparte is uneqaat to his undertakings,
and that in short time it may be rendered
extinct. We readily admit, that the most
elaborate political and moral disquisltulons on
this noint, cannot reach degree OF mathe-
matical demonstration, (and therefore shall
not follow the example of attempting to de-
monstrate what is conceded to be ndemon-
strabIel that there is ain interesting influence
in the affairs of this world, which operating
unseen, produces the most unexpected re-
suits, still however the opinion OF one writer
though less eloquently maintained, may ap-
proach nearer the truth, than that OF another'
without either of them Justly lncurng the uA-
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Effort Of deaaair. That they viii continue TO
6 faint, and creep and PROSTATE themselves at
the footstoo! of ambition and crime" unless
they are driven by the scowlsand 5uifetings OF
their relentless Belaal to acknowledge The NJ
ter futiHty Of eDery ertcdient or the hroloAg-
alton, even Of their mammal sovereignty, but
recourse to arms, we lave little or no doubt
Judging from what we now see, and from
their recognition of Joseph as King Of Spain.
Sentence imperfect This act is in itself
sufficient, to show, that they have reached the
lowest depths Of humiliation that they are
utterly destitute Of the elevation of spirit and
strength of resolution, without which whate-
yer may be the number of their troops, or the
abundance Of their treasure, they never could
sustain the perils and chances of a long strug-
gle with an enemy, who may well be styled,
by an appropriate figure, the Briareus of ma
tons"
Fisher Ames speaking OF a mobocracy,
says, it is a RRIAREUs, with thousand
hands, each armed with dagger"
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FREycg OUTRAGE CONFIRMED.

/. Jacob Smith, of Duxbury, in the county
Of Plymouth, and commonwealth OF Massa-
chusetts, do testify and say, that Oh the 2Sth
day of December last past, sailed from l3os.
ton, in said state, in the brig Gershon, Of said
Duxbury, owned by Messrs. Ezra Weston S:
Son, of which vessel was master. The Ger
shom was loaded with -four, corn ard rice,
and cleared with all necessary papers and or
dcrs, for Cporto, in the kingdom Of Portugal.
On the Esd day of January following, was
taken by two French National frigates. OF A.
guns each, and gun brig Of Is guns, in long.
50, lat. Al, 80, which squadron sailed from
Nantz TIE first day of January 1912. The
brig Gershom was str pit of her rigging, sails
and provisions, sc. and BURNT. The same
squadron had On board the crew of the Aue-
rcan ship Asia, captain Hewett, of Philadcl-
phia, which, with her cargo of 1900 bushels
Of corn, and 1000 barrels OF -four, they had
previously BURNT. We were treated III
the most cruel manner on board the fligates !;
being allowed only three half pints water, and
piece Of bread per day to each man, and a
small piece OF meat twice in week. On the
Cd Of February the same squodron TOOK
the brig Thames, captain Hitchcock, of New
Haven IRON Iot. IOcS, anu dllci some QcllDc-
ration tie crews Of the Asia and Gershom
were put Oh board the Thames, with 100 gal
Ions ot' water, $50 pounds bread, and half a
barrel Of hour, for the support of 81 persons,
although they had great quantities of proyi-
sions on beard the frigates.
The captain of the frigate said he should
have BURNT the Thames, but for the num-
Der Of prisoners he then had IN board his fri
gates. His orders he said were to BURN,
SINK and DESTROY all AMERICAN YES
sells bound 10 or from ANY Of their ENE-
MES PORTS. l asked the officers OF the
frigates for some apology for thus burning
these American vessels. They said it was
under the DEGREES of the FRENCH EN-
PEROR. then said to them, that l under
stood before sailed from the United States
that these DEGREES were repealed.
They said the DEGREES WERE NOT
REPEALED, and the captain of the squadron
gave certificate to captain Hewett, of the
Asia, to the French consul in Philadelphia,
that he had burnt the Asia and Gershom-
UNDER THE AFORESAID DEGREES.
We were favored with speedy passage to
St. Barts, or some of us must have persisted
FOR want of provisions. From ST. Barts took
passage in the brig Mary, captain kloot, Of
Newburyport, and arrived at the Vineyard the
thirteenth of the present month.
(Signcd) JACOB SMITH.