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OF BREAD,
SUGAR COFFEE MoLASsES &c.
April g..

70 Hhds. , New Orleans & Havana WuSco"
40 Bis. : vado Sugars
10 Boxes Brazil and HAVANA do
10000 ID. Loaf * Lumpdo
10000 b. Green Porto Rico & St. Domingo
Cofce
so Iihds Retailing Molasses
pipes French Brandy
10 puncheons West India Rum
50 barrels Northern Do.
$50 do. prime Rye Whisky
600 lbs. lst. quality Bengal Indigo
1900 lbs. Madden
80 bales Upland Cotton
so casks small twist Tobacco
200 bushels Ground Alum Salt
With hisusual general assortment of Wines,
Liquors, Teas and other Groceries
For Sale, By
JOSEPH Vaudeville,
Corner q King and Faiyfar Streets.
April 6. If
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- &c the United States.

g0Og51 = = REPRE- SENTATIVES.
aGtSons,,sp4r, .4trH 4, 1912.
Of rrn FOR ralIs GAZETTE.
RErot after the Clerk had finish
Inssu ne Journal Of yesterday. the
i rsadli'5 we're cleared by order of the
n, lllefies s : the doors closed. and re-
scaSe' .,ossd till the house adjourned.
vi pe. !. osnoeared the injunction was taken
,hsJ ag Of the secret proceedings OF
d % laa a. related to the Embargo law.
" ~ - secret journal.
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IOHN ROBERTS.
LEONARD ADAMS.

It'd ETURNS his sincere thanks for past
40 favors, and informs the public, he has
removed to the House owned by Mr.. PAGE,
and lately occupied by Nr. HUNTER, and has
again fitted up the String Garden, for the re-
ception of company, where he will Keep the
best Liquors, and assure them nothing shall
be wanting as respects industry.
l can accommodate few ganteel Boarders.
April 6.
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The Speaker signed the sahne-and the
Bill was sent to the Senate by a conmittee
fyr the signature Of the President oil the
Senate.
Mr.. Crawford sometime after reported
that the committee Of Enrolment had
presented the bill to the President Tor his
appreciation: and that the committee were
Instructed by the President to inform the
House that he had approved and signed
the same.
On motion ofMr. Grurdy,
The injunction Of secrecy imposed by
the House On its proceedings upon the
said bill was removed & the doors opened.
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4 Tract of Land.
NOTICE..

nv ( w.
YEWE subscriber having obtained from the
sROrphan's Court Of Charles County, Ma
rylantl, Letters of Administration on the per-
sonal estate OF CHARLES MANKIN, late Of said
county, deceased, requests all persons having
claims against SAID estate to exhibit them
with the vouchers thereof on or before the first
day of October next; and all persons indebt-
ed to the said estate are requested to make
immediate paymehtto
Hugh Cox,
Administrator of Charles Mankin.
Port-To5acco, April la. d3w.
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Mr.. Crawford from the committee of
enrolment, reported that the committee
had examined the bill, and had found it
to be truly enrolled when
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SECRET JOURNAL.
MrnNESDAr, ANr7Z I.

WFDNkSDdI, '17''tE
.o,adentiaI message, in writing, was
81. sO from the President OF tic United
rce''' by Mr.. Coles his Secretary,
'n HsI. Hopse was cleared of eli persons
lpt the members, &c. The Message
sAs :. Tread as follows -
va VS. o.n AeEEn NNsYT4T.
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AN ACT

Laying an Embargo on all the ships and YES
sells in the ports and harbors of the United
States. for limited tune.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1812-04-22
MISCELLANY.



WE this day present to our readers the Act
to Iay an Embargo, passed by Congress with
closed doors, together WIN detail Of the
proceedings of the two Houses ON the subject.
The term of its duration, il appears, is nine
ty days, and il is to apply 10 all vessels, clear
cd or not clearcd,b bound 10 any foreign port.
The law contains within itself the necessary
provisions 10 secure lis execution, and for
that spurpose the naya! force of the United
States is properly put in rcquisilion.
With the motives which induced the Ex-
ecutive TO recommend the passage of such an
act We are, of course, unaoquainted; but
presume they may be found in the circum-
stances 10 which we have heretofore adyerted
as sanctlcning the mcasure---in the late inaus-
picious news from Europe the hot press for
searen in England /; the known intention OF
that government To send a squadron on our
coast 10 annoy our commerce The late nu-
merous captures, some OF them on our coast,
under the Orders in Councils togethet With
the determined perseverance, OF the British
government in those obnoxious measures
which strike at the root OF our commerce
these, we say, are the canses to which we
are inclined 10 refer the Recommendation OF
this step by the President.
Under SuCn circumstances, tHc auoptiOu Vi
this measure by Congress, by considerable
majority in the Senate, and very large ma
lorily in the House OF Representatives, proves
that the nation Is up, resolved no longer 10
submit to the oppression sand degradation
which have heretofore been inflicted on us al
most with impunity by foreign powers.
The Embargo Law is, in itself, an act
equal in its operation rs it affects the belIig
erents at the same time that the non-importa-
lion act is preserved against Great Britain for
re fusing to repeal her Orders in Couacil.
Being limited in its duration, at the end OF
The Ernbargo the Executive and Congress
are at liberty TO take what measures they
think proper as to both or either of those
powers and whilst the door is left open to
both powers for accommodation on fair and
honorable conditions, in the mean time pre-
paratons for warlike operations may and pro-
badly will go on with great activity.
These are the prominent features of this
measure, Oh which we have not at present
lime 10 enlarge, but to which we shall devote
a colunn or two in our next paper.
We will only add, at this .ime, that there
is no danger, whilst a government supports
with integrity, the Grmncss and rights OF the
people, but it will, in return, receive their
most ample and vigorous support. a crisis
has arrived which puts 20 trial the virtue and
patriotism of tlns nation and we will not
permit ourselves 10 doubt the resuit.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1812-04-22

Mr.. Hutchinson lately declared in the Bri-
tish House of Commons, s he was forced to
say that Engiand acted mosf fyrcnnicoHy and
unjusfiy foscards .fmryica. The rights waich
the minister claimed for England were those
Of Wanderers" SC. He said if the admin
istra,ion should continue TO act on the system
which bad been hitherto pursued, they would
soon shake fae monarchy 10 It's Foundation, and
barry ihr constellation beneath us rnins"--
This is undoubtedly true---hut how different
is it from the langnage of some who call
themselves Americans.--[ True .imrricaa.]
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1812-04-22

Great Britain took the lead in the career Of
violence and injustice. Every e-of the
present war has been marked by some act
which evinced The distinguished hostility Of
her government TO this country. She has
impressed our seamen from on board our own
vessels, and held them in lcng and oppressive
bondage. She has intercepted our-Iaw full
trade With nations with whom @ arc at peace
She has violated our jurisdiction ;insulieduso en-
our coast and in our barbors, and finally usur-
Ped the absolute dominion of The sea-, forbid
ding our commerce with all nations with
whom il does not suit her 10 allow il, and all
lowing to none with whom she is not her..
self permitted TO trade. She has even set up
the extravagant and unheard-of pretension,
that We should become the fraudulent yehi-
cles Of her commerce, the carriers of her
manufactures 10 the ports OF her enemies, as
the condition on which we should tIaGc there
al all. Had we submitted to these oppres-
sions, we should have sunk into more de-
graded s,ate than that of her colonies. De-
priycd OF the profits which belong 10 depen-
dent possessions, our sovereignty would have
served on.y 10 expose in more striking light
our humiliation and weakness.
Trance has exhibited, in her conduct TO-
wards neutral powers, the counterpart to this
"A.
misdeeds,, OF the renown of her great politi-
cal cempecr. If she has done less harm at
sea, ii was because her means we're inferior
10 those of her rival. She declared the B,it-
ish Islands and al ne British dounions in
state of blockade, when she had not single
ship on the ocean; and whenever her crui-
sers could escape from her ports, their course
has been marked with the desoIation of our
unprotected commerce. But for the want Of
power OH the ocean, and the failure of that
full measure of waste of neutral trade which
has characterised the conduct of Great Brit
ain ON that eIemenL Frsnee has supplied tire
deficiency by fTer deeds on land. BY her
RambouiIlet, her Bayonne and other DEGREES,
she has seized and conhsCated all the vessels
of the United States and their carsoes that
were in their ports. Nor has her dcsolating
policy been confined TO the limits of France
only il has been felt wherever her influence
extended. Of this truth, Spain, Holland, Il
ally, sc. Afforded but tco many examples.
If we look back TO past events, we must be
sensible that this crisis has been unavoidable.
We should be blind 10 the evidence oithe
most striking and important facts if we did
not perceive and acknowledge this great truth.
1t has been forced on us by the wrongs of the
beligerents. II has been forced on us by the
voice OF the whole American people, who,
deeply irccnscd at these wrongs, have called
on their government, for redress,--W When it
is considered, that the sole alternative pre-
sented 10 us, has been, between base SUBJ
mission TO these wrongs, and a manly asser-
tlon OF their rights, there is much cause for
surprise that this issue was not sooner msdc
mp. 80
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1812-04-22
Washington Clty, Ahrl 9.

We understand Gen. DEARBORN has ac-
ccpted the command OF the army destined
for the north, and is making arrangements
for raising, concentrating and organizing the
troops Of The additional military establishment.
Thar an important crisis has arrived in the
United States is seen by every one that j.
has been unavoidable is equally certain , and
that it may be made to terminate with honor
and advantage to Republican government,can
not admit Of a doubt. We draw this conclu-
sion from firm belief that our country will
be wisely and honestly administered in every
branch OF the government, and that the pee
pie still possess those virtues and energies
which were so eminenuy displayed in our
Revolution.
The Embargo how laid is a measure whose
true character cannot be mistaken. 1t IS not
war, nor does it inevitably lead to war. But
1t that result is avoided, however much to be
regretted, it is evident that it can only be by
an honorable accommodation with the bcllig-
crens, on the various and grevious wrongs
which this country has received from them.
Among the advantages TO be derived from
this measure are the following it secures
from pillage the vessels that are now in port
it warns the commanders of those who are
abroad, to return home for safety and it
gives notice to foreign powers, that the peri
ed has arrived, when the manifold wrongs
which we have received from them must be
redresscd.
II would be dishonovable, and might be ru-
inous, if, without redress of our wrongs,
war did not promptly follow the expiration of
the Embargo. No other alternative is left to
our choice. Every other expedient has been
tried, and failed. A hew and more solemn
position is now taken, which must be main
tanned. We cannot retrace our steps and "a
bandon, perhaps forever, our most important
rights. Nor can we rest longer at the point
at which we nav pause. We must, without
a redress of wrongs. advance, aud war is
the next step. Il would be folly IN the ex-
trems to attempt to disguise irom ourselves
the true character OF The present Embargo.
1T is not an engine to be welded III negoci-
a,ion.--From the priva,ions TO which il may
expose tbs 5cliigcrents nothing ought to be
expected. Ii relied ON in that sense only, il
is known that it would fail. 1t is measure
of prccau,ion, INTENDED principally as warn
ing to our people, of the nature Of the crisis
which has arrived, and OF tho consequences
into which il may lead. II it produces cny
sslu,ary effect with the bclIisercn,s, or with
either, Ii mus, be by announcing TO them,
that, the United States, disdaining longer to
submit to dishonor, have resolved to accept
the other alternative which they, by so many
acts Of injustice, have enforced on them,
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1812-04-22

For some days past, various vague rumors
have been afoat ut revolution in East Flor
ida, and particularly that Amelia Island was
given up ~ the United States troops. We
find the following article in Charleston pa
per OF the 9th /; and from other sources
statements OF like tenor are received, vary
ing as to circumstances, but agreeing in the
result. In the absence of any other informa-
tion on this head, than what is afforded by
the public prints, we should imaginc that the
commolion in that country has not received
the least aid or countenause iiom the goperss-,
mens of the United States, although some Of
its citizens appear TO have engaged in it,
few days probably vii! throw more light on
this subject, of which We know nothing now
but that the event has occurred which is des-
cribed below.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1812-04-22

Accounts are received, apparently au,hen-
tic, Of the burning. of a number OF American
vessels by French friga,es and prisatecrs.
Should these turn out to be true, and resSitu-
ton and remuneration be refused by the
French government, we ought TO put that ma
ton on the same footing we have the British.
We would wish to treat every nation exactly
according to lis merits or demcrits.--i6id.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1812-04-22

have taken station in Delaware Bay, in ten
fuhon water, and suffer no vessel to pass un-
iii she has been boarded and examined. Both
frigatcs shsw the American coloors-if the
Prince Regent intends 20. 6fceSsde' as, he
must be worse than a tioekhsai or " cain V
the Old tfock"--ib.d.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1812-04-22
FROM THE TINES.


AMELIA ISLAND TAKEN.
We had the pleasure of conversing with
gentleman who left Amelia Island on Sunday
last, and who arrived this morning in the
stage from Savannah. He states, that day
cr two previous to the 10th inst. Amelia ISL
and was summoned to surrender by the reyo-
lutionists at ST. Mary's, who accompanied
their summons with a declaration, that the
United States troops stationed there would
assist them in taking possession Of it, should
they refuse. The, commapdant of Amelia
having requested and obtained short time 10
return am answer, wrote Immediately to Ma
or Laval and Commodore Campbell, TO know
whether il was their intention TO cooperate
with them. The Major returned for answer
that having had no instructions from his gov
crnment to that effect, he should not. In
the mean time, Major Laval was superseded
in the command by Col. Smith. The COM
modoie did not answer until the next morn
ing, when he stated, that he had had no in
structions to render such assistance, but that
he shou., act with them on his own RESPONSE
bility and accordingly, on the 10th or l7th,
proceeded to drop the Gun-Boats down the
river. Some signal guns having been fired
by the Commodore, Amelia was taken pos
session OF, without opposition, on Wednesday
The l. 9th, by the Spanish rcvolu,ionists, con-
Jointly with the United States troops. One
company Of Riaemcn was sent from Colonel
Smiths command. The gentleman, men,
toned above, on whose Information we rely
with confidence, entertains no doubt OF their
having proceeded Immediately to ST. Angus
tine, where, we underEtand, there is some
considerable force.
\.
Il is said The Prcsitens disapproves Of any
interference Of the United States troop ip
tie c.p.urs Of Amelia Island.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1812-04-22

1t is said the Prcsidens disapproves Of any
interference Of the United States voops' ip
the c.p,urs Of Amelia Island.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-12-03
BY LAST NIGHTS MAIL.
NEW YORK, Nnvemhsr %.
Lntpst London .Nc7cs.

Yesterday afternoon, the ship Pacific,
CAPTAIN Stanton arrived at this port in so
DAYS from Liverpool, bringing LonGsn
papers to the stu and Liverpool to the
9Th uIt inclusive, which are in the hands
of the Editors of the New York Ga
zette.
They find, on a perusal Of their files,
that
The capture of General Hull and his
army. and that of the Guer'iers, by
Captain uall, we're received in Eogl'nd
by ihe Carterat Packet, from n. York.
and both published i" The Londen papsrs
ON the 5,h ult. the former with exulta-
ton, and the latter with sorrow LII
Giving an acceuHt If the loss OF the
Guerris.e, tic London editor observes,
she fought under the most dlsadvanta-
geous circumstances. The Cataret
left Ncw-York Aug. 20, and Halifax
Sept. 10.
The Prince Regent, BY proclamation,
dissolved parliament, on tbs 29tb OF
September, ard ordered wrIts to be is-
sued, returnab!e November -, calling
new parliament.
On the 9Th, two members 70 parlIa-
ment were TO be elected to represent the
borough Of Liverpool. The candidates
were, general TarIton. generalGascoyne
and the bon. George Canning
Nothing new had occurred in Eng
land relative to the war: ii was Said they
were waiting to be officially advised OF
the effect of the resembling OF the Or
ders in council.
From The latest accounts in England,
Bonaparte was within 40 miles OF Mos
cow, and the general opinion was, tina,
he would enter that place in few days
One of our papers contain the 18th
French Bulletin, dated at Mojaisk, Sept.
10th, which details, perhaps, one OF the
most bloody battles ever fought In
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ALEXANDRIA.
THURSDAY, Dscem6er 3.
HTo sHEw
raR vKRY Aas & BODY OF che TYNE
MIS- FORM AND ppgssuRE."

Mr.. Editor Gales, says CoErespon'
dent, in his account of the entertainment
given on board the Constellation, in
forms US, that when the President
came on board, and when he parted from
the ship, salutes were fired from the
ship With great effect" II is much ls
be regretted, that Mr.. Gales has not SIZE
cited the effect produced. For instance,
how many ladies screamed, how mary
fs;nted, how many fell into fits, &c. &c.
This unfortunate omission will make a
gap ia the important history Ut The pre-
sent times, which all the research ct
ages to come will be unable to fill up,
while 1t will add another shade to the
& clouds and darkness, that will ever
rest upon The retrospect of human e.
vents" Ii is reported, however, that
one Of the Erirchal guests on this occa-
sion, was either at the first or last fire.
(it is not ascer:aincd which) unfortu-
nately wounded in the head by CRAZE
shot, which by some means or other
found its way into the Cabin. 1t is said
by some who were present, that the shot
was received into the mouth while NTH:
act of opening, and by ore OF those sim
gular good chances which are some
times observable On such occasions, at
ter entering the nanuth, and grazing the
halGte. took straight direction through
the throat into the abdomen, whence it
was disIodged in few heNrs, attended
with ne other pain than that arising from
short apas1lodic affection Of the sto-
mach, md leaving upon the patient no
other dssgrcssb!e effect, than consl.
derable thirst, and . temporary stupor
of the brain. 1t is much to be regretted,
that the frequent occurrence OF such &C
cidcnts, on occasions of public rejoicing,
should not teach those who have the
command of the guns, more caution -
The killing of an old woman, or OF a
child. is a mater of ne moment when
compared to the other great Effects pro-
duced ~ the discharge Of big guns,
but peradventurc, if they should be over
charged Secretary, or an er.t'resi-
dent, or member Of Congress" as Mr.
Troup says, might fall victim to 1t, *
then
Quis desiderio
Sit pudor, .aut modus, tam
Carl Capitis
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aar with France as unnecessary, and
recommend that, instead of expanding
money on needless armies and nayies,
the government should husband the pub
nc resources, sc. So that, said Mr.. X.
according to the doctrine of that day, as
laid down from an authoritynot less then
respected by those out OF power than
now by those in power, the true policy
Of this country wss-to do what? Not
TO raise volunteer or military corps, not
to lavish your funds on regular armies,
but "to husband the public resources"
| shall, said Mr. r. in conclusion, so no
farther, but content myself with having
proved that am an irreclaimahle here
tic-that | will not, for the sake OF ex-
ped'ency, give up principles & opinions
with which l came into public lie
that if am wrong now, it has been my
misfortune to have been so for fourteen
years-aEd at least for one period OF my
life, that | had the fortune of erring with
Plato rather than being right with other
people.
Debate 10 be continued,