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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-09-14
K L p O r T.

The Committee appointed by the Meet
ing onSaturday last to solicit SubscriDtions
towards Fund for the accommodation and
comfort o. the Drafts, Volunteers, or their
families, proceeded, without delay, to dis
charge the objects of their appointment :;
and now beg leave to submit the following as
the result OF their eXertiuns
They have obtained subscriptions. from
the Upper Ward, of S ioilars and TWEEN
ty-two blankets; from he Middle Ward.
of 1925 Holars IS Cts. and eight blankets ::
from th9 Lower ward, of 432 dollars and
eleven blankets and in Manchester, of 500
dollars, as far as the Committee have infor
nation Total, s 1854 IS cents, and Al
blankets; which, added % the Subscriptiors
at the Capitol of 2,o1O dollars, makes the
sum of S 5,644 IS cents.
Out OF the above sum, there have been
paid in the Upper Ward, 6 1876 90
In the Middle Ward, 796 SIS
In the Lower Ward, 2S7 90
In Manchester, Gas far as
they are mformed,) 1914 90
Now in the hands of the Scc'ry
of the General Meeting, 185 %
Making the sum total of receipts, 6 1897 SIS
They beg leave also to add, that the Sub
derably extended, but for the absence of ma
ny of our Citizens at this season of the wear
The Committee consider it their duty fur
ther to add, that the subscriptions in the
MIDDLE WARD were made with a request
that they should be exclusively appropriated
to the accommodation and comfort of the
families of the soldiers
The said Report being twice read, was APP
prov ed by the Meeting.
Mr. Mallory, from the Committee an
pointed to prepare rules and regulations for
the collection and distribution If the money
Subscribed, and to present some plan for
the extension ofthc Subscription to the other
parts of the Commonwealth, made a Re-
port, Which, being received, was twice
read, and suudry amendments thereto were
proposed and adoptedby the Meetng.-The
sad Rules, Regulations and Plan, as amend
ed. were agreed TO as follow:
ResotUed, That the name of this associa-
ton be, "Ihe Society far hronio,iug thc
success ~ Tire War against Great Britain"
Re8oLUed, That Treasurer be appoint
ed, whose duty it shall be to collect the mo
ney subscribed, in the following proporti-
ons, to wit: one half on Monday next. and
the other half in sixty DAYS from the time of
Subscribing but any Subscriber may. for
thwith. deposit with the Treasurer. the
whole sum by him Subscribed.
The Treasurer Of the Common wealth.
for the time beng, or such other person as
may be appointed by the Standing Commit
tee, shall be the Treasurer Of this Society.
ResoiOed, That "A Standing Committee
be appointed by the General Meeting. with
power to appropriate any portion Of the
funds OF this Society, not exceeding fifteen
hundred dollars, in the manner they NAV
deem most conducive to the accommodation
and comfort ct the militia Of this state. re-
Gently called into the service If the u. States.
embracing both Drafts and Volunteers.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-09-14
FnAxkroRr. (K.N Ane. o6.

FRANKFORT, (N.) Aug. %.
His exccllency ISAAC SHELBY was yester-
day inaugurated as Governor Of this Common
wealth.
MARTIN ID. HARDEN, Esq. is appointed
Secretary of State.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-09-14

BALTIMORE, Sept TO-
On ;he Ist inst. British squadron, of four
hisates and a twelve gun schooner were off
Block Island.-Fed. Ga.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-09-14

An express arrived in town Yesterday
bringing letter rom Gen. Worthington 8,
Mr.. Morrow, to col. Wells (supposins him
to be commander of the detachment from
Kentucky. now on their march) requesting
him TO order the troops under his command
to Fort Wayne, as they had received pretty
certain information, that the Indians from
Lake Michigan, would, as soon as they had
divided the plumber taken at Detroit. attack
that post In consequence Of the above infor-
nation, Gen. Harrison has ordered the whole
OF this force amounting TO about 5000 men
to Fort Wayne.-CiaoiuHaHhahe .4ug. %.
~" The Northern Matt Stage arriUed al
me usual hour last eUeHing, -without the
Mail This, hoUeUcr, hatHcns so GegucHt
~, thaf IL Is haraiy worth 50hRe for 10 70 no
nee Il as newS
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-09-14

The extra session Of the Legislature of
South Carolina adjourned on the 29th ult. at
ter passing an act ratifying the convention
with this State respecting boundary an act
prescribing the time, &c. of electing mem
bers to Congress; an act making additional
appropriations for the service of the pr, synt
year; an act for the better defence of the
State and adopting, unanimously, an address
to the President of the u. s. approving of the
energy, patriotism and wisdom of the Admin
istration of the General Government.
Raleigh Register.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-09-14

\ CAUTIoN-An persons are forewarne,t
y from purchasing, or trading for any of he
SLAVES belonging to the Estate of Mildred
Wright, decd OF Hanover county-two OF the
sad Slaves have been sold by William Wright,
who hadno just claim TO them. The persons
who nave them in possession, will take notice,
that the SAID slaves will be required of them,
or their value, If sent of or sold
PLEASANT BARKER,
For himseif Gga others.
September IA. ltp
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-09-14

THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE-That shalt
petition the next General Ass mbly of Virginia;
praying divorce from James Gosden, because
he had Whe living, when he intermarrisd
with me.
MARY TUCKER, OR, GosDEy.
Sept IL. Sin.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-09-14

SOLOMON JACOBS,
Surviving P4r.ner.
Monday, l4.h Sept. 1872. 80
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-09-14
WIN. MUNFoRD, Secretary.

Ithaving been stated that Chancellor Tay
Tor refused to subscribe any thing towards
this institution, we with pleasure correct the
error by stating that he has subscribed the
sum of fifty dollars for the Comfort and ac-
commodaton ofthe families of the soldiers.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-09-14

IN consequence OF the death OF tn LIo.a.
rian Mr.. job o'Lynch, the Members OF the
Richmond Library Society, are requested to re-
turn without delay such books As they NAV
have drawn out and have still in ,heir posses
sion. in order that IN inventory may be t4ken
OF the Library, and Librarian appointed to
take charge oft. The members of the Society
vii! OF course, have TO torego the use OF the
Books for lew DAYS
BY order of the Board
JOHN ID. BLAIR, Pres't.
Sept. 10Th, 1912.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-09-14
LOST OR MISLAID,

THREE NOTES Of James Lang, endorsed b.
Sarah Lang, negotiable and payable at the b. TX
OF Virginia, all under date aug 1912, on &
them ior SIS, payable in one hundred < ,,en-
ty d.ys-one for SIS s. cts. At SIX months, md
one for 5 u 50 cts. AZ nine months Ali per-
sons are Cautioned against trading for said
Notes, as payment will be stopped, and viii be
Literally rewarded for information, By
CATHERINE DABNEY
Sept. 18th, 1912. If.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-01-27
January Is.

The Senate resumed, rs in committee of
the whole, the bill to prohibit the importa-
ton OF rum, tatha, and other spirituous Ii
quors distilled from sargar cane, sugar, or
moiasses, during the continuance of the act
concerning the commercial intercourse be-
tween the U. States & G. Britain and France,
and their dependencies, and for other pur-
poses. Postponed till Monday next.
lhe Senate also resumed, as in committee
OF the whole, the bill to regulate the collec-
ton OF duties on imports and tonnage, togo
ther with the amendment proposed to it.
Postponed till Tuesday next.
The consideration of the bill in addition to
the act concerning the commercial inter-
course between the u. States and G.. Britain
ana France, and their dependencies, with
the amendment thereto, was resumed and
! also postponed until Tuesday next.
lhe bill to alter the time of holding the
district courts OF the u. States for North
Caronna, was reported by Mr.. Franklin
without amendment, and passed to a third
| reading.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-01-27
co NC II E SIS.
IN SENATE. January IL.

Mr.. Giles, from the committee to whom
was referred the bill authorising the purchase
OF ordnance and ordnance stores, Camp e.
qupage and other quarter masters stores
and small arms reported It without amend
nent. eos
The Senate resumed, as in committee rs
the whole, the bill in addition TO the act SIN.
Plementary TO the act concerning the COM
mercial Intercourse between the u. States
and g. Britain and France and their depen-
denotes, and for other purposes the further
consideration thereof, together with an a
mendment to it proposed by Mr.. Smith
Got Md was postponed till "Wednesday
next.
The further consideration Of the bill 10 re-
gulate the collection Of duties on imports and
tonnage, together with an amendment 70 il
proposed by Mr.. Lloyd was also postponed
Till Wednesday next.
The Senate resumed the consideration of
the bill 70 prohibit the importation of rum
tati1a or other spirituous liquors distilled from
sugar care, sugar or molasses, during the
Continuance ofthe act Concerning commerci.
~ intercourse between the u. States and G..
Britain and France and their dependencies
and for other purposes ard
Onm0lion Of Mr. LLOYD,
ResofOed, That The Secretary ofthe Trea-
sury be directed TO lay before the Senate
statement ci the quantity Of rum imported
INTO the U. States, during the year ending
oSp'embsr 1871, where imported and from
whence,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-01-27

iord Smith. Price, Sandford. IEairs,on,
toniainc, Gris:5s, Rawlcigh Morgan,
HansEHr'l. Hutfner. Martin, MeEIiIlan,
Hag!and, Peter NJ. Daniel, Early ~.
Morgan, Perrin Smith, Evans. John
Morgan, Irwin. Isaac Davis, Hughes,
Jerman Baker. Wooding, Coleman.
(of pittsylvania) Bower, Grigshy, Ru-
thcricrd, Sergeant. Fugatc, Quarlcs,
Thompson, Cecil, Bradley, and Hal
tcr.-i9.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-01-27
January IL.

The bill authcrising the President of the
United States to accept and organize certain
volunteer corps, was read third time and
passed, 81 to %. The yeas and nays were
the same, as upon the question of ordering
the bill to be engrossed /; except that some
OF the members who voted on the former
question, were absent on this.
The bill for establishing quarter-mas-
ter,s department, was read the third time.
and after some objections, passed its third
reading.
The House then went into a committee Of
the whole, Mr.. Nelson in the chair. on the
Dill concerning the naval establishment
when Mr.. Cheyes spoke for about two hours
in support Of the bill. A message having
6een received from the President Of the u.
states, and the usual hour Of adjournment
being arrived, Mr.. e. said, if it were agree
able to the committee, he would finish his
observations tomorrow. Thecommjttee ac-
cordingly rose and had leave to Sit again.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-01-27

day, viz. the bill authorizing the President of
the United States to accept of a volunteer
corps The whole day was occupied in de-
bate, Several unsuccessful attempts were
made TO amend the bill. The House ad-
lourned without taking the question on the
bus going to third reading.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-01-27
On motion OF Mr.. Giles,

On motion OF Mr.. Giles,
The bill aathorising the purchase Of ord
nance and ordnance stores, camp equipage
and other quarter masters stores and small
arms, was read the third time, and passed
10y unanimous consent; % gentlemen being
present.
Adjourned.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-01-27

- Al few TICKETS in the WASHINGTON
MONUMENT LOTTERY (,va,ranfe4 uaq,a,ys,
arc just received and for sale at this Office All
the large prizes are still in the wheel, which i
now very rich--consequenty Tickets will rise
rapidly in a short time.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-01-27
January IL.
Adjourned.

The bill to alter the tune Of holding the
district courts of the U. States for H. Care
INA was read the second time, and referred
TO select committee composed of Messers.
Franklin, Horaey and Lloyd.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-01-27
wAsu1xorox CRY, January %

Inc House of Representatives have for few
Gays been seriously occupied in discussing the
great question of the Navy. IA it is the first
'ine' under i Republican administration, that
inns question has been seriously presented IN
form, calculated to elicit the sense of Congress
OH this subject, The discussion excites that inte-
rest TO which its vital Importance entities il,
and is debated at considerable length with much
ability. The bill now before the House, cmbra-
ces two distinct objects the fitting out ali our
present vessels, and the creation OF an addition
al naval force. The committee of the whole,
which now has tue bill under consideration, has
agreed to the appropriation OF 4 sum Of money
sor hitting out our present force, and YESTERDAY,
by majority Of FIVE votes, rejected motion to
strike ont the section for building ten o;ler fri
gates, 1t is proper to observe, that decisions
IN committee OF the whole, being almost mcre
matters OF form, are not generally viewed rs
conclusive indications of the disposition of thu,
House.
The committee OF the Senate TO whom wss
referred the bill from the House for raising a
body OF Volunteers, have not yet made their
report.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-12-08
BOSTON, November so.

Arrived sloop Jane. Robinson, from
New York. "Wednesday, 18th inst. was
taken by the English privatser Liverpool
Packet; every man except captain K.
taken out--a prize Muster and three men
put on board, and ordered for Liverpool,
N. S Friday ISornins Goth inst at 8
A. NJ. blowing gale Of wind, main,ail
lowered half down, it struck the masters
mate, Benjamin Swim, (who na.igated
the sloop) which knocked him over
board, snd he was drowned-that night
at 8 P. NJ. captain r. ordered the yes
sci 10 be hove tos, then blowing gale
of wind, for the safety Of the vessel and
Themselves. AID while the men was
taking in the jio, and settling away the
mainsail capt Il. secured all the lire
arms and Instruments OF death, that was
on board. He thcn went into the after
cabin, shut one door, and stood armed at
the other, and as the men Came dawn
he ordered then, to surrender, or be shot
they then Immediately turned into
their births and refused to give any as
sistapce for the safety of the sloop FIR
IS hours, during which time captain r.
remained 81 his peat, determined 10
shoot ,ne4n should they make any re-
sistancs-all this time the sloop was
rolling and tunbliag abnut at the mercy
el tive sea. w;thaut commander, or a
soul ON deck, which split the naiDssii 10
pieces, set the slrop leaking and SUP
,ained other damage. AT the expiration
of the IS bours, they agreed to as<'s,
captain Il. in working the sloop to Bos-
ton, Which they were compelled to do,
10 save their own lives. Captain K.
ner made them take a solemn oath upon
The bible, rot to rise upon him and
neither Of them understanding navIga-
tion. which was another inauccment for
them to assist in working the vessel in,
thew thought it advisable to give the
connmanA to him, 10 navigate the sloop
tc Boston. When captain K. retook the
,Ionp. Saturday, 2lst inst. he was in lat.
-. IS. long 81, 50. Captain X arrived
at Sandy Bay (Cape Ann Friday night,
landed TWO Of the men, and procured
two others to assist him to Boston. The
priystecrsmen inf4rDo US, that the Liver
nool Packet sailed from Liverpool, N. 5.
with As men on board; that they had
no communication with or supplies from
| Cape Cod; that they had manned 5 yes
! sejs preyios. 10 the Jane; that when
the Liverpool Packet sailed the same
owners were fitting out ali hcrmsphro'
| dite brig, formerly the schr. BUNKER
| Hill, of New York, which they mad
| bought, AID obtained commission tor,
| Of i. nine posoders and one long tom
10 cruize off Cape Cod. and that two
men entered on board the Llvcrpoo
| Packet, belonging to The vessels shs hat
captured one named King, who has
apily at Salem, and who "s'ied trsn
| Boston in the schr. Lucresla, t"r oa
yanuah. The James cargo consisted
pin. teas, jewelry, SC.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-12-08
Fairfax County. TO WIT:
Novcmhc" 7

l. Ill La \ NbulA' . ~ Wv
], WILLIAM DENEALE., ope of the
commonwealth justices nf the pace
for the Coun;y aforesaid To oil sherifs,
mayors, ssiiiffs, Constabes and bsadbo.
rou,',s, within the commonwealth OF
Virginia. Whereas Robert Kidwcll,
lat, Jai!er, and Daniel Brady the pre-
sent Jailor, for this County, for Richard
Ra,cl.he, sheriff Of sad county, have
complained on o4tn before and to nc,
that Eli Iah Graham, who was committed
to the Jail Of the count, aforesaid ~ tho
Court thereof, for feloay, and 1" b SCI
cured in the said Jail until the ne.s
Superior Couw, to be held for the
County aforesaid. and then and there
10 be tried for the Said Feiony.-~-
And also negro woman who was com
mittsd to TIC said Jail b. myself IS 4
runaway. She said ne na'ne US Nah'
cy. and that she belonged to W!'!Hnt
Tomkins near Frederl<ksUurgh, Nlrn-
nia-did forcibly, or by otssr undue
means, open the door of the SD Jail on
the night Of the 9th inst. and escape
thcvefrom, and that such escapS, was
without the knowledge and consent. and
ayains, the will Of them the said Roscrt
KidwelI, and DaniclBrad!y, J4iiors as a'
forssaid. and are now gong at large.
These are therefore in the name OF the
commonwealth, 10 require you,aevery
ofyou, in your rcspectiv e counties, towns
and precincts TO make dlligent scare, BY
way of hue and cry, for the said Elijah
Grayham, and negro Nancy, and him
and her having found, to seize and re.
take and safely convey, or cause HIN! s7d
her to be safely conveyed to the jail OF
Fairfax county, there to be kept until
he and she shall be thence discharged
by due course of law. Given under my
hand and seal this 2sth day OF NoYem-
w. DENEALE, CSeakJ
Nov 80 2awi.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-12-08
COMMUNICATIONS.
GENERAL SMYTH

GENEk AL oN IL
His brave treeps Of the Army OF the
Centre,
His companions in arms !! to address
thus doth venture. -
The time Is at hand when Niaga"a's
slight stream
You will cross, to take Canada-that is
nv schsme.
Thus, the pe,ce of tn American from
tier you'll secure,
'Gainst the wild Anglo-Savages by clos
ing the door.
You will enter country that, sooner
or later,
Must belong to our union, by the order
st nature,
Your fellow citizens these people are
doomed 10 become,
As seon as they hear the dread SOUND o.
my drum,
IT'S no, against them that We brandish
cur tsssels;
But 'gaibst the vile nation which holds
them AZ yassals.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-12-08
TIFF, SUBSCRIBER

Ew7ISHFS to inform lis friends, and
w ths public in general, that he
has opened Stose next door above Mr..
N,Kenzie's in Prince Strcet-where he
has New-York PIPPINS in barrett, or
Nv the bushel, Muscatel KAlSlNS IN
boxes, or retail, first quality soft ssel'ea
ALMONDS, by the bag or retai,
CRANBERRYs, excellent BUTTER
for family use-,ogc,herT with best
TEAS, COFFEE, SUGARS, and &C.
,hen CHEESE.
N Abel Willis.
Dec. 8.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-12-08

Mr.. Secretary Gallatin concludes his
letter OF the 9sd ult. in the following
words
"Upon the whole I continue In the
opinion submitted with great Difference
to the committee that the one halt OF the
forfeitures which would otherwise fall to
the share of collectors, ought to be re-
mitted but that with respect to the
one half belonging to the United States.
Justice to the community requires that,
when RENTED, at least an equivalent
may be secured to the public for the ex-
ira profit, beyond that on common i'm
portations, which arises from the conti-
nuance of the non-importion act"
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-12-08
ALEXANDRIA.
TUESDAY, December 8.
TO sHEw
The VERY AGE * BODY OF THE TINE
RIs FORM AND PRESSURE"
T" TO SHE

Col Cass, has written another letter
IL the Iutelligencer OF Saturday last; the
object of which is declared to be, an ex-
oneration of Mr.. Rush from the charge
of having written his first letter, about
Hull's surrender. We never did sup.
pose that the Comptroller wrote the
letter alluded to, nor would we feel dis
pissed, If we did believe it, to rob the
ColoRel of the credit to which his
@ statement of facts" entities him. In
this last letter however, the Colonel adj
yances sentiment, which may perhaps
have bad effect upon the rest of bis
brother warriors, who will no doubt have
frequent occasion to announce their vic
tories or DEFEATS. Long zvindcd re-
ports Of niiitray events, he justifes by
the usage ofnations. In this little par
ticular, we beg leave to correct the
ColoneI's statement. With the excep-
ton of Gen. Smyth, the Colonel himself,
and the great Napoleon, we believe 1t
will be found, that great generals are
concise in their style, modest in COM
mending themselves, & dslicatcly eau
tious in eliminating others. One of the
greatest victories that Cesar ever won,
was announced in these three words.
"Veni-Vidi-Vici! During the Pelo-
ponnesian war, the Lacsdemonian feet
under Mindarvs, was defeated by the
A,henian fleet commanded by Aicibl-
AIDES. An Officer wrote to the Ephori,
",The battle is lost; Mindarus is killed;
no provisions nor resources. A snort
time after this, Lyssnder, the general
of their army, wrote letter to the same
Eph0ri announcing the most glorious
conquest Lacedsmon ever made, IL
these words "Athens is taken."-
Such 4vas The style m former times
1.-THE Colonel wants specimen of con-
else and modest narration in oar own
day, we refer him to the. dispatches
of the great Lord Wellington. While
for the Information of our military
officers, we are furnishing specimens
of Grecian style, we cannot terego
the opportunity OF quoting tor the In
structien Of our ciuH magistrates an use
full lesson from Grecian sentiment. One
of the kings of Sparta, having defeated
the Argivcs, his allies endea'oredto per-
suade him to seize on their city. The
opportunity was favorable and the con-
Quest easy: but he replied, "This would
be injustice; se made war to secure our
oyyr fteniierS, s. not TO usurp territories
to which ne have no kind of right.
AGAIN. In the war between the Greeks
and Persians, the allies offended at the
h$ughtiness of The commander IN cI,:;t
Pausanes,, transferred the command Of
the armies to the .hthen;aas. This was
depriving the Spartans of right which
they had always exercised, and their
warrior. wcre anxious to assert It with
The sword; but an old man amongst them,
having represented to them, that joreig"
zuars were only proper to corrupt the
manners OF the nation, they Immediately
resolved rather to renounce their rights,
than endanger thsE 7'irtnes
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-12-08
EpenirE Post.

RESOLVED, That an elegant sword be
presented to Captain Jones, late of the
United States sloop of war Wasp, and
also the freedom of this city, as a testi-
mony ofthe high opinion this corpora
ten entertain Of his gallant conduct in
capturing the British sIoop of war Fro
lic-and that the thanks Of the Common
Council be presented to his brave Off
GERS and crew.