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Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-05-01
nehundred D0Uurs Re1Oard.

d AN awav from my plantation near
IN Charles Town, Jefferson County, Va.
on the night of the 18th Of January last, a
negro boy named GEORGE, aged about
% or 20 years, FIVE feet z or 8 inches high,
square built and somewhat bow legged, has
had a part of one of his great toes and the
toe adjoining it chopped off with an axe,
has lost AZ or three ofhis upper front teeth,
which perceivably affects his speech, and
has a scar on his chin. He had on a new
drab coloured home made cloth coat, tow
linen shirt, wool hat, warn stockings and
coarse strong shoes his other clothing not
particularly recollected. will give the a.
bovs re ward to any person who will sppre,
bend said negro and bring him to me, or
secure him in any Jail so that | get him a.
gain, and all reasonable charges
M: RANSOM.
April "a, 1919.
~ The Editor of the Fredsrick-Tow
Herald, and this Editor of the Scioto Ga
zctte, are requested to publish the above
advertisement for three weeks in their re.
s~pective papers and forward their accounts
to this Office for payment.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-10
HOUSE Of REPRESENTATIVES,

January 80.
Mr.. Poindexter moved the following reso-
luton, which was adopted:
RESOLVED, That the committee on Pub
lie Lands be instructed to enquire into the
expedieDcy of providing by law for the dis
Pesal OF all such tracts Of land, lying south of
the state of Tennessee, and east Of the RI
yer Mississippi, claimed by virtue of grants
OF the British government of West Florida,
in cases where the conditions of the grant
have not been complied with, and the clai-
mants are not at this time citizens of the u.
States"
Mr.. Bigelow proposed the following reso-
luton, for adoption, which was similar to
one which the House had refused to enter in
to some days ago:
Resotve6, That the President of the u.
States be requested to cause to be laid before
this House, such information as he NAV Dos
sess in relation to the seizure, capture and
condemnation OF the ships and merchandise
of citizens Of the United States, under the
authority of the governments Of Europe, or
either of them, which has not been hereto
fore communicated"
Objections were made to this resolution.
because the House had already decided a.
gainst it; because it called for information
on subjects probably at present matters of
regociation; and because similar resoluti-
on had been entered into at last session,
which was probably still before the Execu-
tive. 1t was urged In favor of the rcsoluti-
on, that the information was necessary aud
important, in order TO come 10 a correct de-
cision on questions which would come be-
fore Congress that the President would
communicate such things only as were pro-
per to be known that though similar re-
solution had been passed at last session, and
considerable progress made in collecting the
information required, yet, if not again called
for, no report would be made; as it was be-
lieved to be rule with the Executive and
the departments, when information was ask
ed for at one session, which could not, from
some circumstance or other, be furnished
during the session, not to communicate the
result of the enquiry at future session, ex-
cept il was expressly stated in the resolution
calling for the information, that the report
might be made at the then present or at sue
ceetling session of Congress. After an a.
mendunent, moved by Mr.. Blackledge, to the
following effect, the resolution was adopted
deeomfqHying the same with fhe regulation,
order and decree, under qvhich the said can
fHres 7Oere made, and Information, as far as
may be, hozg far the said decree, order or re.
s1Iation, be abandoned or hCrscUered in, bu
the nation making such capture"
The House then entered upon the order
Of the day, viz. the bill for classifying and
artning the militia Of the United States
when Mr.. Wright finished his observations in
favor Of the Bill; Massrs. Stow, Macon, Lit
tie and Williams also spoke in favor of the
Dill, and Messrs. Widgery and Mrtchill a
gainst il. The question on Nj. MnchilPs mo.
ton to strike ont the hrst section Of the bill
| was not taken.
| Adjourned.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-10
THE MONUMENT.

AS the size and form of the Monument 20
De erected over the remains Of the victims to
the conhagration of the Theatre lately con-
sumed III this city, will depend on the sum
subscribed for that purpose, and as il must
be extremely desirable that arrangements
should be promptly made, for commencing
the work, it will be necessary soon to close
the subscription. The committee therefore
earnestly request these gentlemen whose
feelings impel them to give this mark
of their regard for the memories Of the de-
ceased, not to defer their contributions, asthe
subscription will close on the list day Of March
next
j. 1farsAaN,
$500 JoDef,h MARI,
w. Fenzcick,
Ben. Hatcher,
-. ,-s 2hos. Icyior.
Friday 3lst. Jan. 1912. tIs.M.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-10

On THURSDAY last the Rev. WIN. Hi. in
compliance with the request ofthe committee
appointed by the late meeting, delivered a
SermOr on the caiamitous event which hsa
lately thrown the city Of Observation-Disclosures
ing-The discourse was solemn and innpres-
sive and distinguished for iiberaiity Of sent.
ment A more numerous and attentive an.
hienee has neyc-. on any occasion, assembled
in this place. We are happy to add. there
was total suspension Of business amongst
all classes Of people Who. though late in Of
feriny this testimonial Of their grief were
not the less sincere.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-10
AN ACT

10 authorize the surveying md making of
certains roads, in the state of Ohio, as com-
O templated by the treaty of Brownstown, in
the territory Of Michigan
BEit enacted By The Senate and House Of
Representatives ofthe United States Of IL
nieiicd, IN Congress Csaemtied, That the
President of the United States he, and hereby
isauthoriscd to appoint three commissioners,
who shall explore, survey, and rark by the
most eligible course, a road from the foot ofthc
rapids OF the river Miami ofLake Erie, to the
western lire of the Connecticut reserve, and
q road to run southwart,ly from Lower San
tiusky to the boundary line established By tho
treaty of Greenvillc, which said road shall
De sixty feet IN width, and the said commits
s'oners shall make ont accurate plates of
such surveys, accompanied with field notes,
and certify and transmit the came TO the Pre-
sidcnt of the United States, who, if he APP
proves Of said surveys, shall cause the plats
thereof TO be deposited in the Office of the
treasury ofthe United States; and the said
roads shall DC considered as established and
accepted pursuant to tie treaty held at
-Srownstown in the territory of Michigan, on
the twenty fifth day of November, one thous-
and eight hundred and eight
,Scc.2 find Be. it further enacted, That the A.
foresaid roads shall be oponded and made
under the direction of the President of the
KNITTED States in such manner as he shall di-
rect So.
Sec 3. An3 ce it further enceted, That the
said commissioners shall each be entitled to
receive three dollars, and their necessary as
sistants one dollar and fifty cents for each
and every day which they shall be necessa-
a'ily empioyedin the exploring, surveying and
making said reads; and for the purpose of
compromising the aforesaid commissioners and
(, their assistants, and for opening and MAKING
said roads, there shall be and hereby is ap-
propriated the sum of six ;hansaad dollars,
.tobe paid out of any monies in the treasury
not otherwise appropriated.
HENRY CLAY,
RI SlSsaks, Of the House ef RepresenfGtises
~ GEO. CLINTON,
Tiee-P,es;dent Of the United Stafes and P,e.iden.
Of fhe Senate.
!. December s, 1911.
80 APPROVES,
JAMES MADISON.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-10
BALrIMoRS, Feb. 2.

The public veal has already sustained ex-
tremo injury from the general opinion, which
no" PerYades the country, tbat government are
not serious in their war language. To ar,
knowledge, the executive themselves have ey-
pericnced considerable Inconvenience from tbia
CIRCUMSTANCE. II was therefore deemed proper
70 endeayor to ascertain, as far as practicable.
tic cause Of the evil Of which We have SPOKEN.
We state, upon authority the highest and most
unquestionable, that the executive ofthe Uni
Ted states have not been speaking or acting
wan dllplioi,y on the subject Of war with Eng
land. Two facts will, we tbjnk. dernor,trs,a
the truth Of this statement. First. the Presi,
dent has not, since the cessation Of the negoeia.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-10
Friday, Jan 81

Mr.: Whitci'ill presented the petition Of Mr.
Graydon, of Pennsylvania, author Of Digest Of
the Laws OF the United States, stating that he
eontenpla.es new edition of that work, 70
winch he asks the patronage Of Congress~-se-
Ar Ghoison, from the committee Of Claims,
reported bill for the relief OF Captain Bethel,
Which was twise read and committed
Mr. Bacon, from the committee &C Ways and
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-10
NoHFoLK. February S.
LATEST FROM TJSRON

Yesterday arrived here the schooner Hail.
ny Contie. Cattain Shcfey. from Lisbon.
which she left the 18th of December. .By
this vessel VIC have received Lisbon papers
to the 18th Of December. Their content.
are without much interest. Nothing new
from the grand armies, who occupied the
same, positions nearly, that they had for some
months past.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-10
BosroN, January ~.

The Young Gentlemen Of Boston, agreea-
bic 70 previous notice, assembled AT the FIX
change Cofee-House, and agreed TO adopt
measures for expressing in public manner
their sorrow for the late melancholy oalami-
ty in Richmond; and appointed committee
for the purpose Of making suitable arrange
mentS.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-10

rIRCULAR.-L. H. GIRARDIN, labourirq at
" present Under an obstinate malady, and un.
able, besides, to recover that calm and serenity
or maid, which the instruction of youth re.
CURES, returns sincere thanks to his friends and
patrons, for their liberal and long continued
favors.--on the last day of the present month, he
will retire from his present employment, and
hopes that parents and guardians will acouiesce
IN measure rendered necessary by circum-
, stances so horribly distressing. Their respective
accounts shall speedily be rendered, up to Feb
lst, and every thing fairly and smicab!e adjust
ed.
: L. II. GIRARDIN begs leave to recommend
to parents guardians Mr.. F. POWER, who in.
tends to continue inStrHcting youth III Certain
branches, and after certain plan, which he will
himself make known--Mr. POWER was intro
duccd 10 L. II. G. by characters Of the highest
respeetability, and by them warmly recommend.
ed. He has since amply justified their eulogies
Ills abilities have been evinced by the Best
criterion the progress of his classes. l. X c..
trusts that, on becoming acquainted with the
present state OF things, and with Mr.. POWERS
plan, parents and guardians will not hesitate to
encourage gentleman, who pos5csses so many
means OF being eGiinently useful 20 society.
Richmond, Jan. 30. 81.
M n. L. H. GIRARDIN, -Sir-The very fat
AVA tering manner in which YOU have been
pleased to recommend my feeble talents to an
enlightened public claims my most particular
thanks, and while the grateful feelings Of my
heart vainly seek for language adequate to their
expression, It consoles me to reject that have
It 1T least in my power to retain just and last
ing sense Of the obligation you have conferred
upon me. am most respectfully, sir, your
-tszch obliged and humble servant,
FRANCIS POWER.
Richmond, Feb t. 81
4 DUCArIoN.-The subscriber, encouraged
~ BY the recommendation of his friend Mr. L.
n. C.rardin, proposes 10 instruct twenty Eve
young gentlemen, aud not more, in the follow
ing branches, on the terms to them annexed
Spelling, Reading, Writing, Eng
lish Grammar, Composition, use Of
the Globes, Arithmetic, Eueld's r
dement's and Algebra, $40 per ann
Do. with Greek & Latin or either so
Do. with French so
Do. with Greek & Latin or either,
with the addition Of French, 60
Annual extra charge for fuel, ink,
&c.
1J' The school, which opens on the 1st o.
February, will be kept for a short time in Mr.
l.. II. Girardin's house on Capitol hill and after
wards in the most eligible situation that can be
procured.
Richmond, Feb T. IT,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-10
--LATEST FROM POpTrIcA1.

last evening arrived at this port the fast
sailing ship Governor Strong. Hamilton, in
81 days from Lisbon. from whence he sailed
on the 10Th December.
Capt II. informs us that the British ana
French Armies remained almost inactive. az
per last advices.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-10
CONFERENCE.-THE

METHODIST CONFERENCE.-THE
W. subscriber respectfully informs the
public in general, that the Virginia, and
North Carolina Annual Conference, Consist
ing OF 20 or 80 Ministers Of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, will be holden in the ei
~ OF Richmond, commencing on the goth Of
the present month, and continue for one
week.
r. LATIMoRE, S. P.
Feb. 9Th, 1912.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-10

Fire The barn of Col. David X. WVgt
ans, in Darlington District, together with
five thousand bushels Corn and thirty-hVe
Bales Cotton, were consumed by Fire on the
night of the 10th inst.--Geozgetou7 Goz.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-10

possession OF the English. Fort Connctus
was taken by storm on the gath or 25th of As-
gust last. We have ascertained no partcu-
lars, having no papers, and no other oral in
formation than the above.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-10
NEw Yoax. feh. .

NEW YORK, Feb. 2.
Watering Place, His Britanic Majesty. tris
'Colibri. Capt. Thompson, with Dispatches
from Bermuda An officer with dispatches
came up in the Pilot Boat Thorn. No news.
Sailed from Bermuda Dec IS.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-10
January so.

January so.
The bill concerning the Naval Establish
krnent was twice read and referred to the
Committee on Foreign Relations.
The Senate resumed, as in committee. the
consideration of the bill authorizing the Pre-
sidens TO accept'and organize certain volun-
teer military corps, with the amendments
reported BY the select committee; and the
Dill having been amended, was reported to
the House, and ordered for third read
ing.
The Senate resumed, as in committee, the
Dill to promote the progress Of science and
useful arts, by securing, for E.aited time.
to inventors the exclusive right of their res
pectivc discoveries; and the bill having been
amended, the further consideration was
postponed till Tomorrow
MT. Anderson presented the memorial of
Thomas Corcoran and others Of George
town, stating that they had commenced GER
tam improvements in the channel Of the RI
yer Potomac, near that town but that they
were impeded in their progress by legal
injunction, on suggestion that they might do
injury to the bridge lately erected over said
river. The petitioners ask relief from
the interposition of Congress. Referred to
select committee.
January 81.
The Senate resumed the consideration
OF the bill to promote the progress of Sci
ence and useful Arts, but the further consid-
| ration was postponed till Monday.
The bill authorisins the President to &C
cept and organize certain Volunteer Militia
ry Corps, was read third time and passed
with an amendment.
L
February 3.
The act making appropriation for the sup
port OF government for 1912, was read and
passed to third reading.
The Senate resumed the consideration of
the bill to promote the progress of science
and the useful arts. BY securing for limited
time TO inventors the exclusive right 10 their
respective discoveries, which was ordered TO
be engrossed for third reading.
The President laid before the Senate a la..
ter from the Governor of Virginia, enclosing
the resolutions lately passed by the Legis!ao
tn'e .of that state, approving the measures of
the General Government.
The bill to alter the times of holding the
district courts of Connecticut was read and
passed to second reading
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-10
January %.

a letter from Columbia states, that the
Academy at that place was destroyed by FIRE
on the morning Of the Esd inst.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-10
CONGR E'SS.
IN SENATE, January %.

The Senate resumed the consideration Of
the bill authcrising the President TO accept
OF certain volunteer military corps, with its
amendments; but came to 10 conclusion up
on it,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-10

BY the brig South Carolina, CAPT. Sins, ar
rived yesterday from Calcutta, VIC Learn lat
Batavia, ana the whole island o. Java, is IN
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-10
CIRcuLAR-L. II. G1RARDIN, labourinr,,.a,

Friday 3lst. Jan. 1912.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-04-20
ORDERS Il, COUNCIL.

An American ship owned bv an American CT
| tizen, commanded and manned by Americ an
| citizens, and laden with American rice, or to-
bacco, or -four, or pork, or timber, or fiaxseed
or any other produce of the country-such a
ship, so owned, andlalen, and bound to France,
Holland, Italy, or any country. under the domi-
Mon or influence ofNapoleon, is met by one of
our ships of war upon the seas-we. under the
orders in council, send priZe-master & some
sailors on board of her-take out great part
of her hands, send her into one of our own ports
condemn and sell ship and csrgo-and send
the master and any of his people, that we have
lett IN the ship, ADRIFT, without giving them
any part of the cargo, leaving them to find
their way to America, if they can, or to take
their chance in the wide world, subject to want
and mpressment
This takes place in any of our ports, rs it may
happen-in Nova Scotia-in the West-Indies-
and, indeed, any where, where we have ports
The seizure is made upon any part of the seas
sometimes in the channel, or upon the coast
OF France-and sometimes upon the coasts of
America-and 1T takes place with regard TO
vessels and cargoes going from well as to
France and her dependencies. The American
sailors that are taken out of these ships and
brought on board our ships OF war which makes
the capture, are obliged to remain on board of
that ship of war, till it suits her convenience
to send them on shore, which, perhaps, may
not be for many months-tor she may be going
out to the East or West-Indies, or to the Medi-
terranean, when she makes the capture Now,
fifth reader will for moment, imagine him
self the ozpner or master, one of the sea,,cn,
in any of these cases, he will want nothing fur
Their to enable him to judge of what must be
the feelings created in America, by these or
ders in council-he viii want nothing further
to enable him to Judge, whether it be, or be not
likely, that the American Congress are in earn
est in their war-like language
Dub. Ey Post
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-04-20
FASHIONABLE JEwELRY-N G,e,..r

FASHIONABLE JEWELRY.-M Gret:er-
informs his friends and the public general.
.!y, re has selected elegant and extensive,
assortment of FASHIONABLE GOODS IN h,a,
line, among which, are Pearl & Jet Ear-R .nprs
Rings, Breast Pins, Bracelets and head or1a.
ments, Watch Chains, Seals & KEYS, Silver Tea
Sets, Table, Dessert and Tea Spoons, Soup q
Punch Ladies', elegant Girde Clasps, Branch &
other Candiesticks, Coasters, Casters, Bread &c
Cake Baskets, Liquor Stands, Plumcs. pi~ks
Swords, Belts, EPauetts, &c S<c-M .. .,es
from his exertions at all times to Obtain The
most fashionable articles, to merit that cof,inu-
ance of public patronage ne has so Literally ex-
perienced.
April 20. Tw6n
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-04-20
o. Postscript.

WAR DEPARTMENT., April 18th, 1919.
His ETccHency,
tie Governor ofthe STATE Of Virginia ::
| / am instructed BY the President OF
the United States, to call upon the Execu-
ItveS or the several States TO take effectuai
measures to organize, arm and equip, ac-
cording to law, and hold i'm readiness to
march at a moments warning, their reSpec-
tive proportions of one hundred thousand
Militia, officers included, by virtue of an Act
OF Congress, passed the 10th instant, entitled,
An act to authorize a detachment from
the Militia of the United States"
This, therefore, is to require of your EVA
cellency to take efteCtual measures, for hav-
ing twelve thousand of the Militia of Virginia,
(being her quota) detached and duly organ-
zed in Companies, Battaiions, Regiments,
Brigades and Divisions, within the shortest
period that circumstances will permit, and
as nearly as possiblein the following propora
tons of Artillery, Cavalry and Infantry, viz:
One twentieth part of Artillery one TWEEN
ticth part of Cavalry; and the residue In
fantry. There will, however, be no objecti-
on the part of the President of the United
States, to the admission of a proportion of
Ritiemen, duly organized in distinct corps,
and not exceeding one tenth part Of the
whole quota of the States respectively. Each
corps should be properly armed and equip
ped for actual service.
When the detachment and organization
shall have been effected, the respective
corps will be exercised under the officers set
over them; but will not remain embodied,
or considered as in actual service, until, by
subsequent orders, they shall be directed to
take the field
Your Excellency will please to direct, that
correct Muster Rolls and Inspection Returns
be made ofthe several Corps; and that CO.:
pies thereofbe transmitted to this Depart
ment as early as possible.
have the honor to- be,
Sir, very respe ctfully,
Your obedient servant,
WILLIAM EUSTIS.
~ The General Orders, &c issued by
the Executive, in consequence of the ABOVE
requisltion, will be published in the next Ar.
gus
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-04-20
Domestic MedlcinpS

TO BE HAD GENUINE, AT THE BOOK
STORE OF MR.. s. PEASANTS.
a large supply of DIR. Church's CouglL
Drops, medicine unequalled by any other in
the world, for the cure of Coughs, Colds,
ASthmas, Consumptions, and the WhooDine
Cough, price IS cents.-Also, his Chemical
Essence and Extract of Mustard, for the
cure of Rheumatism, Rheumatic Gout, Pail
sey, &c. price rs cents each bottle or box.
Andoyne essence for the head ache, fft6
cents.
Volatile Tincture for the tooth ache, 81 10
cents.
Antiscorbutic Tincture for curing the sour
Wy in the Gums, whitening the teeth and
sweetening the breath, price S l. Church's
Virmifuge Lozenges, for destroying worms
in grown persons or children, so cents the
box.
Eye Salve for all diseases of the eyes, rs
cents per box.
The celebrated Botanical Tea, dollar the
canister.
Cordial Restorative Balsam, for nervous
disorders. Debility, inward weaknesses, &c.
price one dollar fifty cents. =
Church's Ambitious Pills for malignant
and bilious fevefs and all disorders of the
head, so cents the box.
(Wndham) Lees billions Pills for similar
complaints. The patent Antispasmodic E
lxir, an infallible cure for CONFUSION, Hys-
teric, Falling, and all kinds of Fits Vegeta
BILE Lotion an Incompatible wash for tho face
and skin, Is cents.
German Corn Plaster, or Corns, SO cents
the packet.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-04-20
DEBATE IN CoNCLAyE.

The secret debate, in part, in the House of
Representatives ofthe United States, on the bill
laying a temporary Embargo, was reported for
the Philadelphia Register, by Mr.. Sturges, a fe-
deral member of the House, from the State of
Connecticut The honorable gentleman, his
constituents should be apprizod, has been for
two or three years past acting in the twofold
capacity of stenographer and member of the
National Legislature. He reports for the New
York Commercial Advertiser, and for Jackson's
Register. The sketch which he has furnished
of the debate i'll conclave can be considered on
ly as an imperfect outline.
Bait Amer