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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-02-25
Rrnact Of a letter from Commodore Balm
bridge, 10 his tTieIid in fhB city, dated

- III okA, January ~ 1918.
"The Java was exceedingly well fought
and bravely defended, Poor Lambert, whose
death sincerely regret, was a distinguish.
ed gallant officer and worthy man. He has
left widow and two helpless chill iren -
But his country makes provision for such
sad events.
1--WE are now homeward bound. The
damage the Constitution received in the ac-
ton, aud the decayed state she is in, makes
it necessary for me To return TO the United
States for repairs:'this / much regret-my
crew participate in this sentiment they
are however, conso.iDg themselves with the
hope of receiving their prize-money for the
Guerrero on their return. You would be
highly amused To hear these rough, though
noble, sons of Neptune planning how they
shall spend their prize money. One says
he will buy himself n snug little ship, on the
highest hill he can find, that he may thence
in his old age view all orr sea fghts-ano-
ther, that now he will marry his Poll--an-
other, that now lac will send his little Jack
to school, &c.
Poor fellows, | trust they will not be
disappointed in their expectations. Twice
have they willingly and gallantly encounter
CT the enemy, and twice have they sue
ceeded ITO return home now. and find that
they have nothing but remnant of pay
coming to them, would be extremely NOR
tify ng-it would ine' itably depress their
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WAsu1NoroN c1rr. Feb. 2:

The bill reported by the committee of Ways
& Means for the partial suspension of tho Nom
Importation act, and for other purposes, was
discussed on Saturday in the House OF Repre-
sentatives--and So much oft as relates TO the
repeal ofthe non importation act was rejected
by very large majority. That question is
settled for the pres, mt. The remainder of the
bill is yet under dscussion.---Nat. Int.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-02-25

The General Republican Convention Of Mas.
sschusetts have unanimously agreed to recom-
mend J0sepk B. V1ynWm, Esq. as candidate for
the Office Oi Governor, ind William King, Esg
as Lieutenant Governor, tor the ensuing wear
jeremiah 5forroS has been elected, by the
Legislature 81 Onio, senator in ihs Congre s.
Of The United States. ID.
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Urea, Feb. 9.
IMPORTANT FROM DETROIT.

We are informed by gentleman of this
village, who came from Buffalo on Tues
day last, that just before ne left that place, an
express arrived from gen. Harrison, with
the important and joyful intelligence of the
N. w. army having taken possession of the
town and Fort Of Detroit. The particulars
he did not learn.
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ALKxANpRIA. Feb. %.

A letter from gentleman in New. York
to member of congress, with which we
have been politely favored, states, that the
Constitution had arrived at Boston, and
confirms the account of her having captur-
ed and sunk the Java, and adds that the
Hornet had taken prize with 5000 dol
lars on board
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% Officers.

SIS Petty officers, seamen, marines, and
boys, exc usive OF Portuguese seamen, libe-
rated and even up to the Governor of ST. SAL
vador, and 8passengers, private characters,
whom the Comma lore did MT consider pri-
soners of war, and permitted them to land
without any restraint.
All the officers AMI seamen- taken in the ia
va were paroled by Commodore Bainbridge,
and landed on the Sd of January at ST. Salvador,
Brazi,s ~
or The extract from Com Bainbridge's
Journal, and The letter which he refers to in
his dispatch, shall be given in our next
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Inspected at Richmond for the last , months
ending On the LIST inst

The court martial for the trial of Gen Hull
Il as been postponed, probably owing 10 the ne
eessary absence OF nose who were To- compose
II, IT. their rcspe ctiye commands. Uut. Lnf.
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Tie shame and the reprOach which the con-
duct of the British in this warcasts upon sons.
fiis n The eastern states, ought 10 humble
item TO the eartI' Spared by the enemy. a.
vow lily tor dis.hection to their own govern
ment, IT places them in the light of traitors.
stain which History willfix upon them. wit,,ou,
the possibility ofi,s being obl;teratcd
Under this plan OF sfaiRg the eastern fdc.
railsts, fhe price ot produce, il seems, is to be
reduced at the south ward by blockade; and ,c
cording to the cpmuurication OF a late order
in council, the navigation OF the Union. or a,
least tie carrying of produce to thu. West In.
dies, TO Span, Portugal, &c is TO be thrown
into the hands OF the fedcralists or tories OF
New En- ial.I These, il appears. are to he ex.
clusively favored with licenses; and aftertrans.
porting American produce so t.isbon or Cadiz.
60 Martinique, Jamaica, r else where. they rilI
find at those places depots of English mercban
die, for the Importation OF which into the ceun
try, b, smuggling Otherwise, they will also
procure British licenses The lowering the
price of "ul prOducaswill enable Great Britain
To procure supplies cheaper; the return car.
goes oi English manufactures will assist To
Keep ior manufacturers quiet. This is the
secret Oi admiral Narren's bio kade and lyhe
ther the pr'jec shall or shall not succeed.
depends altogether upon our own national
.sislature.i little Davigating under British
lctnse be made punishable with death in the
cap ain, and imprisonment and confscation of
the goods of the merchant, that will be one
yemedy. Fit be enacted that persons employ
ed in purchasing produce and loading ships on
British account be hung, that will be another
remedy. Thsse remedies are not of the mild
est nature; but III tines require severity. III
this war lanSnisbes-ifthe enemy over reaches
us, whose fault is il Why, of those who had
she resoI ton tn declare war, without possess
ing the energy TO adopt with prompthude the
corresponding measures necessary.
As that part of the hill to repeai the non.
importation law which has been adopted by the
House of Representatives goes to prohibit the
Judges from giving up forfeited British goods,
we may now expect, it the bill becomes a law
60 see Il c ntn importation act little more
rigidly eniorced.
Inspected at Richmond for the last months
ending On the LIST inst
47727 Bb!s. Superfine Flour,
$50 Halt bbls d.
1886 Fine, do.
1884 Middings do.
1872 Condemned do.
457 Ship Stuff do,
Gg@
JOHN J. JOHNSON,
Inspector Of Flour.
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Richmond Fencibles /!

ATTENTION!
YOUR presence is required at the Washing
ton Tavern, at ) O'clock on tho afternoon Of sa-
turday the z7ti Inst. on business OF lmporta 'ce
10 the Company.
A McRAE, GAIT.
Feb s.
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tits little singular, but We believe on re-
Hection it will be iouud true, that the best ge-
neraLskip since the commencement of the war,
has been displayed by captain Capt FoR.
sYrBE has now, twice, planned and executed.
with distinguished success, and without loss,
enterprises against the enemy. lie has taken
at least one hundred prisoners in the two af,irs,
and a considerable quantity Of property How
is it that he thus succeeds Undoubtedly by
vigilance, discipline, and personal attention 10
the health and good conduct of his men. Such
characters are valuable, ought to be noticed, &
should be suitably rewarded. The sword may
dangle and The plume may wave /; but without
military morale an officer in an army is not
of the auxiliary value of cypher, lie is worth
nothing himself, and makes nothing else valu-
able.
The proposed repeal of the non-importation
law turns upon considerations Of the following
nature
The law being abrogated, British goods will
fine their way to the American market; not,
indeed, in vessels of the United States, but in
Swedish, Danish, Spanish and Portuguese bot
toms. BY increasing the tonnage duties on
these foreign vessels, nsiderabc revenue
may be raised, which, as the direct taxes can
not be laid at present, will be very convenient
and useful to the public treasury.
The argument, on the other side rams in thi |.
strain:
BY tho introduction Of British goods the e.
Merry is ehsctually relieved from the c.anours
ami insurrection OF her manufacturers. II that
vi Il class OF her population - pinched, Great
Britain must finally attend to them as h IS been
already seen IN the resembling of The orders in
cou ell; and she. cannot relieve them excep, by
doing justice To the United a;es BY perse.
yernS in the non importation act, therefore,
peace viii be tire sooner effected, and q much
e. aer sum of money saved To the nation than
wluld nc gained BY its repeal. Besides, the
Increased tonnage duty on foreign bottoms
vii be- laid py t,c merchan on the goods De
fore they are sold, all the American pcope
Il ere will be great DIAL lost i'll pont of poll.
Cy, ana nothing gained from The enemy in
point Of money, kysthe measure proposed.
Which Dfthese arguments is most conclu
sive, We leave the rcader.to decide.
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CT N. B.-L. ANDERSON, = II. Du-VAL.
request their friends and acquidntances, cur
the DAILY COMPILER. 1t will he pleasing
proof ., their attention., to receive from EACH by
ths 10th April, Lis of Subscribers, however
snort. Private Subscription Lists, Tor purpose.
may he bad on application at the dferent POST
Offices OF this State.
Richmond, Feb. 25, 1918.
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CONDITIONS.

I. The DAILY COMPILER shall appear every
morning (Sundsy excepted,J on Super Royal
n ali sheet, and IN 4 handsome type.
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subscribers are collected; probably about the
2Oth of April next.
v. No Su,scrip. ION will be received for less
term than twelve months.
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Anthony aver, Private Marine, :, slightly
John Esweli, do. do.
(Signed) AMOS A. EVANS, Surgeon.
II. g. LUDLOW, Purser.
VIM CAMBRIDGE
The following is list ofhis Britanric Ma
jesty's military and naval officers parolel at
st Salvador, by .ommodore Banhridse =
{, I Lieutenant General
1 Major military officers
l Captan )
Post Captain
Master and Conmandss
S Lieutenants .
3 Lieu;enants Of Marines
l Surgeon
2 Assistant Surgeons
Purser
Is Midshipmcn
Gunner
1 Boatswain
Master
1 Carpenter
3 CAptaii,'s Clerks
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Richmond, FEB. 25, 1918.
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Liss efkiiied and ~0arded on beard Of tie Ua,.
rel States' !Friga's rorstitution, Under the
command efCanimoIore Ya,. Baia5riIge, in
an action s,ifh his Britannia Jfdjcsty's Ftf
gate T4va, Henri Lander, Esq. CoA.nsan-
der, December -9fh 1912
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-03-18

| cited in relation to concerns of unspe akable
Importance. And yet there is no truth more
firmly established than the salutary influences
OF the Gospel 1t is true, that they cannot be
matlemat'cally demonstrated. Neither can
| the fact that war bow exists between Great
Britain and the Unked States be so proved ;
| nor is even the greaelaw OF attraction suscep
| tible of such proof. But who. doubts these
facts? l viii venture to affirm, that the vital
efficacy, the redeeming energies of the Gospel
OF Jesus Christ, are established by as good an
induction as any in physicks. Christianity
has never in one single instance, been Corr
daily received, and yet its salutary influences
unfeit. This has been the case in all ages,
and amidst every diversity of situation. Jew.
aud Gentle, Barbarian, Scytlian, bond and
tree, when once living faith in Christ Jesus
has been excrcised, are inspired with the same
hopes, enjoy the same consultations, and
Joice M the same glorious prospects. The
genial influences of the Sun, and the dew of
Heaven, produce not a more certain eject on
a fertile soil, than do the rays Of the Sun of
righteousness and the graccs of the Holy
spirit ON the heart of him who believes IN the
Lord Jesus Christ. Mr.. P's case is not soil
tary; 1t is one in an innumerable multitude
which no man can number; collected, or which
will be collected out ofevery people and nation
under Heaven. To resist such evidence proves
a determination not to believe, and with such
a determination, a resurrection from the dead
would not produce conviction. ~
consider the present case as triumph OF
Christianity. And viewing it thus, l would
say to the friend of the deceased IS sorrow
not those that have no hope. "----Ths
display of the power of divine grace is an carr
nest of the future triumphs of your friend;
triumphs compared With which all that issplen-
did and magnificent on earth, is no more than
the sicky light of the glow-worm compared
with the sun "when it goeth forth in its
strength, and rejoiceth as a strong maa to run
a race"
, May you and l. and those we love, so believe
the gospel as to enjoy its comforts here, and
receive its rewards hereafter: And may the
time be fastened when opposition to this bles
sed religion shall cease, and all men rejoice in
the salvation of God
am, Dear Sir,
With very great regard,
Yours, &c.
P.s. You may make what use you please
of this letter.
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Communicated for The .AReUs.

AUCUsTA CoUN7r, 9Th March, 1918.
To his Excellency James Barbour, Cover
nor of the State of Virginia.
SIR,
herewith enclose you my commission
as Commandant of the 93d Regiment, and
beg leave to communicate at the same time
my reasons for resigning at this time At
my called muster III June last agreeable to
Brigade orders, j advised the Regiment
had the honor to command to volunteer TO
complete the number required, informing
them that expected to so with them my
self, as / knew was the oldest command
ant in the brigade, surprising the Comman
der of the 9TH Brigade would pursue the
same course he had done on former Requi-
sitions, to call on the oldest colonel to take
command In short time the full compile
ment of officers and men volunteered from
the 1st battalion under capt. Abney, and
from the End battalion under captain Bal
Tor 81 men volunteered. These volunteers
were taken from Bailor, although he was
the oldes; captain in the county, aud placed
under one OF the youngest Captains in the
county ofthe SD Regiment, who had but 10
Volunteers (asIwas informed).
/ applied to the Brigadicr Gen. in behalf
of said Bailor and 81 men who had volnn-
teered, TO letthem have the preference, as
thoughtin justice they ought; bat without
success.
was then informed by the general OF
Brigade that he had given the command OF
the detached reg't to col. John Koontz, the
third in the brigade; ON this mortfying in
formation withdrew from the presence OF
the general, supposing only stood in the
way ola better appointment.
L. a Al. ,1.s 4.
rejecting upon myself and senior captaiR,
but upon the Regiment which knew to be
patriotic, have for these reasons, after a
service of40 years in the militia, concluded
to resign, not yet knowing what part Of my
conduct merited such treatment.
Sir, you will please accept the assurance
OF nv high esteem for your person and pub
lie services.
p0RRDT nOAKE
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ROBERT DoAKE.

Y The following article of criticism from
the Edinburgh ReUiezv, has been forward
ed to us for publication by correspon-
dent at the eastward. 1t will he wish
pleasure that our readers will perceive
that the war in which we are engaged, is
substantially justified in our favor by one
of the most celebrated literary pens Of the
enemy. We agree with the able Review
err, that there is no frincihIe at issue be-
tween the two countries but that is the
very circumstance which renders the DO.
icy Of our antagonist so very atrocious.
If there be no friacifke involved il is so
much the more proper the 79rong frnc-
tice, as it regards impressment, and eve
~ thing else in controversy, should be to-
tally abandoned by Great Britain. Even
admitting the right of search at sea for
her subjects on board merchant vessels.
(Which, by the way, never can be admit
ted.) yet, If, in the exercise of such pre-
tended right, the wrong done is more than
the right effected, the right, in Practice,
ought to be relinquished, dowever il might
be maintained in theory: hndthis re-
mark has irresistible force when the par
ty sustaining the wrong uses its utmost ef-
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Valuable Land for Sale.

Y Virtue of. and in conformity to decree
~ OF the Superior Court of Chancery for the
Richmond District-spiH be sold, on the pre-
misses, to the highest bidder, on the thirteenth
day OF April next, (f fair, if not, the next fair
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-03-18

>TAs hish 5re.!i celebrated RAINING Horse, and
81 - Foal Gefter, fitt al
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4s a Court hsld for Prince E4rsaya countf
February The I5th, 1913.
Martin Hancock, Ex'oF. of Tho.1
mas Harvey, b. S. CompPt,
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WILL STAND.

Aug but may be discharged by the payment
of $50 if paid within the Season-Si4 the
single leap, and $40 to ensure Mare to be in
foaI--the insurance money to fall due, If the
4 81 u
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(FyUm an Official source.)
E,.ilau AnrnsI

Friday, August I s.
BY Mr.. Parramore, who has just arrived
from Tappahannack, and WHO accompani-
ed Captaih Joynes, on a mi sion from the
Eastern Shore to the Executive. we learn
the particulars of the capture of the vessel
in the Rappahannock, which was Carr, ing
some mum ions of war to the counties of
.4ccomoek and .Northamhton. On Satur-
day morning last (7th) Almost day light,
as the vessel was descending the Kappa
hammock, she aud three barges of the ene>
my ran foul of each other, about ten or fiji
teen miles from the mouth of the river.
three largei vessels of war being in
sight. There were OIL board, only the
two hands who nevigated the vessel, two
ladies from the Eastern Shore, (Miss Tea
kle and Miss MtrtiD) who had been on a
visit 20 their friends on the Rappahannock /,
attended by two gentlemen, (Mr. 1eakle
and MIR. Robbins Captain Joynes being in
an open boat, well manned, it is expected,
has escaped. MIR. Parramore fortunately
escaped, by being compelled to take cir
cuitous route by Fredericksburg, aud not
reaching the vessel before she sailed.
1t is understood, that the ladies were
treated with great pollteness by the British
Officers, and sent to their place of destina-
ton, escorted by Mr.. Robbins, who was pa
rolled for that purpose-both Mr.. Robbins
and Mr.. Teaklc beng held as prisoners.
But on what principle of legitimate war
fare, private citizen. who is a mere mas
Senger. on board private vessel, although
she may be carrying munitions of war, can
be detained as prisoner. Cannot be eonjec-
tured.
A communication from Col. Chownine.
OF Lancaster, under date Of the 10th,
brought by express to the Governor, an.
nounces the capture of the schooner from
the Eastern Shore. which lately sailed from
Tappahannock with some munitions of war
on'board. The vessels Of the enemy which
entered the Rappahannock on the 9th inst.
still remained, ncarits mouth, taking sounCl-
ings of that river, as well as of the various
inlets. Major Moore, r. peterborough was
the bearer of a flag, to reclaim two young
ladies, captured with the schooner but
was Informed by the commanding officer,
that they had been sent to their original
destination the day before his arrival. The
two gentlemen who attended those ladies
are sill detained as prisoners
Daily Csmfiler.
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such journey. And then, as so the Presi-
dents mental debility, there is the Proela
nation for iast.day, the known compost.
ton OF his own hand, from which priests
might learn piety aud politician, CLEAN mo-
ral!ty and there is, also. the note to the
Senate, written by MIR. Madison on his sick
ted, drawing the luminous line Of distinction
between MS executive powers and their
None but u distracted man. surely. could
have written such papers! Then. for proof
OF Mr.. Monroe's want of talents, he might
have quoted his late report on Mr.. WEB
ster's resolutions, which the notable federal
heroes OF the house Of representatives ram
asUdy from, and which not one of that par
~ has been, us yet, able to answer; aud
this unquestionably, is positive proof of Mr..
Monroe's iInbecility and offederal capacity.
The Secretary of States want of frmness
and energy might be likewise. fairly adduc
ed from the confenihs with which he treats
the wcrthy Mr. Wagner's ratings, and the
even and silent tenor with which he pursues
the interest OF his country aud supports the
war. It's we admit, very provoking, as
Mr.. Wagner complains, that Mr.. Monroe
should be in no zvay disturbed oy flashes
Q MfeLtect; and it is perfectly astonishing
mat the Secretary of state should be so much
IT non elective as tn sdmit the spark
rom the Federal Republican battery to
pass off without shattering hin all to pie
ces the only reason we Can assign for it
is, that there must be a crasksdj jar in that
battery, which renders its e1piozibns harm
less. and its coruscations perfectly lambert,
although invariably attended with mos,
orinstoae smell. Thus might Mr.. Wagner
proceed substantia.ing his declarations, and
an IN in h.e
nioh of the public. The only point concern
Ing which we are suspicious, is the Prophecy
OF the approaching demise of the President.
1t may be difficult to verify that event; un
less. indeed, the gentleman proceeds like all
modern prophets, viz: by procuring the as
sassnatiou of Mr. Madison, and thus fulfill
ing his own predictions.
But, to speak with seriousness, the str;c-
lures OF Mr.. Wagn I would be altogether
unworthy notice. # their source was not to
DC found a little deeper ON the surface
than in the noodles of Phil: Key, Bill Mar
bury, &c. &c. They are but portion of the
Instruments of Rufus King, who, having got
mo the Senate by "A mixture OF parties IN
the state of New York, is making bold
push tor the presidential Office. His satcl-
lites, with Mr. Wagner for their bully, are
employed in killing off by caiuniny the re-
putations or all the gentlemen who are likely
TO be his opponents. As nothing is said OF
Gen. Pinckney and Mr. De Witt Clinton,
former federal Candidates for the Presiden
cy, they, we suppose, have been privately
strapgled. Col. Monroe, and other repub-
leans. are to be openly murdered; and who
so fit for the business MS a drunken editorial
Gladiator a man who drags about bioat>
ed carcase, and is continually making pri-
vate apologies for public insults