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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-19
LATE FROai sPhiN.

The brig Julia and Mary. Goodwyn, e
days from Cadiz, has arrived at OcracocE,
{. BY this arrival we have been favored
wi file of the Cadiz " Concise" al 4 he
dac;eur" a. late as the 4.h Juy, transmitted
10 an attentive friend IN that place, from
which we have made the subsequent selec-
TONS = he Preach Army commanded in per-
son by King Joseph, it apears, has been COM
pletely defeatedby Lord Wei ingtcu, with the
loss OF all its artillery, military stores. &c
The Concise ofthe Cd July. refers TO It's next
number for the publication If Lord Weiiing-
tons, official account OF this great, x decis.re
victory, but unfortunately this paricu.arnum
Der (3rd Juiy) is missing from ar file 1--WE
have the Concise of the 49,, I'd asd 4lh July,
but the 3rd is not to be found. TIE papers
state that on the receipt or this intelligence
in Cadiz, there was great r5jn.cing through
nut the city, and general illumination .or
three successive nights.
The Spanish ship Hero has arrived at
Cad'z IN very short passage iron New
YORK HeTRd
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-19
(CoPY.)
kSoP1.)
NEWBERN, July 2oth, 1873.
SIR,

SIR. ' i''''
= My letter to yolr Excellency ON the
subject of raising military corps. for SER
wee III Virginia, was Immediately followed
oy intelligence of the invasion of our state,
and Instantly thereupon, received the orders
eithe Governor to organize force and pre-
pare tor the defence of this place. have
Just seen in the newspapers your reply to the
letter had the honor to address you.-
Without waiting for the original, which must
he detained on its route, l think it proper
aud necessary to inf0rm you that other and
very imPcTious duties at this time, pu, it out
OF my power 20 carry my original design in
to effect. 1 shall! sail early to morrow with
the Governor TO make a survey Of SONG
places on cur Coast and without noticing
the sentiments OF your letter, which are in
unison with every feeling OF my heart,
thought 1t incumbent ON me, before nv de-
parture to nake this acknowledgements of
its indirect receipt. Your letter has, ifpos
sible, rivetted my affections more CLOSELY to
oniac2use, and confidently hops & tr 81
ma The feeble aid, which / once fattered
myself with the expectation of giving, will
not be necessary to Your defence bms that
the brilliant page of Virginia's history, will
be enlbcllished with the relation Of her N.
iure triumphs.
have the honor 10 be. with great consi-
deration and respect, your Exceilency's
most obd't. servant,
CALVIN JONES.
His ErceLeney
GeUe!nCr Barbour
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-19
VIRGINIA ARGUS.
RICR N o NJ u:
THURSDAY, AUGusr 10, 1915.


ErnQct efd litter from .Ncsv York, to q
gentleman III this City.
"You may shortly expect 10 hear Of the
Dolphin Torpedo (of which lgave YOU a hint
in my last) beiug put into operation ir all
our waters, infested by British ships They
are combination of the principles of tic
Steam Boat and Torpedo, and are certainly
1heDmost powerful, ethcacious, and cheap
-etf engine ever invented their velocity is
tfuiy astonishing, ana their t-utb and execu>
ton next to infaliio'e; hut what renders
more valuable is, that they are
self conducted.
Should Commodore Hardy pcrsevere in
his plan of keeping number of Americans
on board Of each ofhis ships in order to pro.
tecs them from explosion. he, or whoever
else of the enemy, who shall pursue this
course, will undoubtedly be answerabe for
the result: and should any A merican citi
zens be destroyed in consequence Of the a
doption of so unjustifable a stratagem, the
lives ct ain equal number of British prison.
ers will unquessionab.y be thereby forfeit.
ed"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-19
WAsUtNCToN Cry, Aug. II.
( CoafMfNrCA

The zoo obcN sbbpiyfS the eHsHys fsers syffhil
Ire Cafes Of fo1T, stock and poultry by small crIf
siH confines 90 the no small disgrace Of The snb-
Pliers, rot wiihsfIHing the government orders and
uigiG attention Of she armed Uesseis biaced 10 pre-
vent i:' ard TriH likely produce some serious faea-
sHres 4y fhe obfroachiHg courts Of justice undc-
grand jiay brssentrne,rts.
TIE vessels Stationed az the forf 6elolg .3isrsr-
dRG caD onlg siob sueh eTborfS from He district,
~ Nc fhs n'inor p9rts If EHicoffs .IHHs aid COZ
cbAfer, &c. on Orcog''Hv, md hGf If DHmfries
oHfQu@IiicS CreeS are k.6 sniireiy open.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-19
REGIMENTAL ORDERS

CAMp HOLLY SPRING, 12th Aug. 1918.
In consequence of late ARRANGEMENT by
the government, it has become necessary to
put an earlier period To the service of the
detachment called cut by tlIc reqa;sition OF
the 10th day OF March, than was contem.
plated; and to make such disposition of
the iremaining force here, as to leave NC
without command. In announcing this de-
termination of the Executive, l am .impel-
lei to remark, that l shall always recur in
memory. TO the little period of my command
at Camp Holly Spring, with the liyeest
sense Of appreciation, for the conduct OF the
officer. and men of the whole detachment.
The ready submission yielded to com.
n,and tie patience manifested under prva-
tions inseparable from military life, and the
promptitude and readiness they have eyin
ced, -.hen an occasion has seemed to offer Of
puttiog them to the last test--al lead to a
conclusion the most corsolatory & honorable
to the character Of the militia of cur state
The rapid progress whiclr'ras been-nad
under the new system of drilling, during I
few weeks only, evinces the error of the long
existing opinion, that ii required many
months training TO make soldiers ft for SER
wee The officers and men of that part OF
the detachment who are about to returr
IL their homes have my most cor
dial wishes for happy meeting with their
families AMI friends Those who are des
tined to further service, are assured of nv
feeling deep interest in thei,. success and
welfare, and conviction that, should an
opportunity offer, they will entitle them
selves to full share of the gloyy of van
gushing the eneuies of our Country.
y. (Signed)
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-19
NeRYoLK. August Il.
TORPEpjOES.

From the Information Of persons vhN were
prisoners OF board the British ship Pllntsge
net, when the Torpedo was let or AGAR that
ship, i, 10 ascerfaHed that she did noJ sus
,aia ony riz-y from the explosion. II was
believed on board, that the explosion took
place at the Distance Of two cables length
or 30 yards from the ship, which YVES not e,
ven agltatcd OF moved thereby Il was, bow
ever. deemed prudent to double the yum.
Der Of guard beats. to prevent tho cease.
qacnces o. another attempt
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-19
BALTIMORE, August 10.
HEADQUARTERS,
(" Nsrth Point, .H4g. 14th, 1915.

fVtH VH3t, nag ltIH, 1919
=" About o'clock the haze Gle arcd away,
perceived another frigate had joined the
fleet. AZ nine one Of the brigs got under
way and stood towards the western shore,
where, l presume, it anchored. At p. M.
topsail schooner went from the western
side of the BAY and joined the feet. About
p M. one OF the ships that lay at the up
per end OF Kent Island "a small frigate) got
under way and ran about five mics higher
up keeping hoax ahead sounding, shorty
after she anchored; a schooner supposed to
be the High Flyer anchored close to her,
same time observed a boat pulling as if from
the other ships 20 the one just anchored, and
apparently in the same track, which with
deserving the boat to stop ar times and pull
for few moments in different directions, in
duces me TO think they were buoying the
Channel; the boat afterwards went along
side the frigate, aud was with three Others
dropped astern, where they atiil remain ::
and The schooner has two boats as,ern also
discovered another barge coming 4 cross
from the other vessels, no doubt 70 join the
trigate and schooaer-bo,h oE them have
signals now ayAg. observeno other move
men;s.
Now in sight from this place, 3 ships,
briggs and schooners-total %.
SATURDAY eUeHing,
Iy,If >
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-19
RIcHM3hD, August 10th, 1919
ms fTceHency
Go UeTnCr Barbour.

SIR,
II a Your letter under date the 2eth ultimo,
has been received The reasons YOU as
slgn To- giving new direction to your Vo-
luhteer Corps, had been anticipated by my
self, aud are deemed entirely sufficient.
Though unforeseen events have occurred to
prevent the execution of your friendly and
honorable views the motive which suggest
ed them, is duly appreciated and will be
forever cherished by a grateful recollection
The deep solicitude you take in our welfare
adds to. the obligation you had here's ofose
placed Us under, asd Calls for cur warme st
thanks.
HA Accept assurances ofmy
esteem and regard,
IN JAMES BARBOUR.
Gen. tdirin Jones,
NeSvbcrn, Norm Carolina.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-19
New LoSDox, Aagnst II

DnSaturday last the Families and Orphe-
usTesumed their station few miles from
our Light House.
On Sunday evening small sloop which
had been out with sailing party, was chas-
ed into port by the Orpheus, who fired
great number Of single guns at her, & wound
up the chase by firing two broadsides.-
None of the shot came within forty rods of
the sloop. The guard fired six FOUNDER
ar the frigate, which vas cordially return
ed, without any injury.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-19
GENERAL ORDERS.
HD507AET GEHERAL'S OFFICE.

Rieh1no44, I2fh .tfay, 1913.
ALL comaua ications 10 he CIpvc-nor, a
CoanmaaGs, in Chief Of The snli.ia are IN ID
ture, to be mad throug The .3aja.sat Ce1cr.
ais department.
This regulation, of course, viii not apply %
cases IN which the Governor acts in his viI
capacity; bat COMMUNICATIONS on such sub
Jects will be addressed to HIM IS before tie
war.
By order of the Governor or Commander in
Chief.
WIN. w HENING, d A. @.
ron
MOSS GREEN, \. G.
July y, wsm.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-19

ErtTacf Of Il communication /rom G.ncraL
Taylor IF Norfolk to tic Governor, da,
ted .dugua IA.
The apprehensionso on the score oshealth,
am persuaded, areili founded. The army
has enjoyed aud still enjoys an eXeraordna
~ exemption from disease. ] have been az
pains to Converse with officers from the up
per country, and they acknowledge that
their prejsdices on this subject have been
dissipatcd by experience
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-19

FRspaRIcKssuRe. Aue. ID.
THE ENEMY

We have intelligence from the mouth OF
the Rappahsrnock to Saturday evening"
Two British vessels, frigate and brig,
continued in ths river ill Wednesday, the
11th lust when they took their departure,
and were seen steering up the Bay under 2
press of sail since which, the river had re
grained clear &C the enemy.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-19
mo. H.CoCKE, Comm 1T.
camh AoQg Sam !. due. 12th. 1ala.

canh Holly Sh,fn.jS, dug. 18Th. 1918.
At a foil meeting of the officers belonging to
the detachment eHcamped at Camp Hol-
ly Spring, under The command Of Col. Jno
II. Cooke, for the purpose Of giving ex-
precision 10 their feeIings.-Captain Wat
son was appointed Chairmap, and Bev. c L.
Sfanard Secreta- WHEN the following
address was unanimously adopted:
SIR,
The undersigned officers having been
Informed, by your respectful communication
OF this evening, that your command thence.
forward ceased, take this method of testify
ing the high sense they entertain of our de-
pertinent as man and your conduct as an
officer. The rapid progress which the troops
have made in military knowledge, affords
the most ample and satisfactory evidence,
that under the auspices of your happy geni~
us, all the benefits that can be expected to
Fesultfrom a well disciplined corps, would
hexe been speedily eXemPlihed.
il teking leave, we beg You to he assured
Of orr warmest wishes for your health and
happiness and that you may enjoy in the
walks Of private life pleasure commcnsu-
rate with the honor we have no hesitation IL
believing, you would have achieved in the
Aeld.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-19

- We hope none OF our readers will he deter
red GA account of its great length from atientiyeIy
recalling the able Essay in the tst page of this days
Paper, under the signature OF "FssIUs.'
az "OSE OF THE PEOPLE" No. Ill in our
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-19

Extract cfa fefterfo a geRfiemdn in this
city dated CenfTeURle, [1vithDr IA miles Of
Kent IsIand] Eastern Shore If A1aryizhd,
august 9, 1913.
" / wrote you by the last mail, Informing
you that the British had landed on Kent Is
land. Ii we are to judge from appearances,
it must be their intention to- make il their
head quarters, as they have now four en-
campments thSre. One is at the Marcus,
where they have planted artillery and 8 OF
briggs aud schooners have come upon the
eastern side of the Island, which are moored
close to the Narrows, so as to command the
Causeway. They have likewise cut down
all the Corn in the field as you approach the
Narrows, which will enable them TO disco
yer any attempt upon their position. They
have a second encanpment at Broad Greek,
a third at PARSONS POM, and a fourth at
Kent Point, where it is said they are erecting
Qualifications. These circumstances lead US
to believe that they mean TO make consi-
derable stay on the Island, and it is certain
ly an eligible position for their predatory
warfare, as they can plumber with equal ia
cility Kent, Queen-Anne's, Talbot counties.
along the shores of Chester, St. Michaels &
Wye Rivers. They have not yet attempt
ed to advance any distance upon the Main
the whole of the lower Regiment in Qceen
Anne's is on duiy under the command OF
Major Nicholson (Col. Wright being sick y
and suppose the upper Regiment will join
them Immediately"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-19
SATURDAY eUeHnS, I
hGfFast 6 O'clock )
Reitor! from North Poi1t TO General Smith,
Sunday morning, august Is, a'cLgck.

Retor! from North Poi1f TO General Smith,
Sunday morning, august Is, a'ck9ck.
AT twenty minutes past 5 A. NJ disco
vered thirty two barges and boats together
at the mouth Of the Patapsco some ofthem
were in line with the Bpdkn from this
place, rowing and sailing, apparently as fast
rs they Could, down towards the feet. do
not perceive that any of the ships shifted
their births during the night /; the frigate
that shifted her birth lat evening was Join
ed by small schooner during the night.
The enemy's Shipping now in sight of this
place is as follows: below Sandy Point along
Kent Island, 3 ships Of the line, frigates, 2
briggs ana schooEers at the upper end OF
Kent Island, race and one other ship;
bout five miles higher up, 1 friga'e and
schooner; and off Chester rive one brig.
Total 10 sail.
The schooner that joined the uppermost
frigate last night, is now under way stand
ing towards Kent Island.
Ihave just observed a fishing boat from
the bodkin pick up yawl, that some of the
barges in tl.eir hurry, presume, had Cut a.
drift
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-19
Notice.

a PETITION will be presentedt to the Ls-
L A gislature of Virginia at their ensuing ses-
sion, PRAYING that law may be p ssed, vesting
the Oyerseers of the Poor OF King William
with power to sell Or lease for The benefit Of the
poor OF the said county, the Tract of Land now
held by John Roane. Esq'r as tfnsnt, and which
Tract is commonly called the Charity Land.
Aug. 10. fw41
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-19
PLEASING CORRESPONDENCE.
CCopy.1
RALEIGH, 2fst July, 1913.

DIN,
Ihave been favored with the reading Of
your isuer Of the 18th instant 10 General
CALVIN Zones Of this place, and in his alb
sence will take the liberty cf acknowledging
,hsIeesipt Of it tor him. The General has
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-19

Erfruct eta ritter from .NcSv York, to q
gentleman III this City.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-07-14
Boot and Shoe Backing.
JOHNSON

RESPECTFULLY informs the gen.
tlemen of Ale xandria, that he has ,aken
a stand near the corner of Royal, OH
King street. under Mr.. G. iffIth's store,
where be- intends carrying Oh the bust.
ness of Backing Boots and Shoes, and
Cleaning Fair Tops.
Having followed the business in the
northern cities, for some time past, he
fatters himself he shall be able to give
entire satisfaction to his employers, in
respect to neatscss, despatch and the
excellent quality Of his backing. He
will wait on gentlemen in the morning
for their boots and shoes, which he will
return in the course Of the day, or i'm
mediateiy to those who desire it. His
mode of cleaning preserves the shape OF
the boot, and bis backing softens and
enriches the leather.
May 10
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-07-14
[Mo. 1897
Land for Sale.

l will sell greet bargain in small
FARM, containing one hundred and
forty acres, lying in the county OF Fir
fax. adjoining the lands OF the late Dr.
Henry Rose and Mrs Catharine Brown,
about six miles from the town OF Alex.
andria and the same di lance from the
City OF Washington anG Georgetown
There is on said Farm small Dwell
ing House, Kitchen, sc. d plenty of
timber for its support, about ten acres
of excellent n eadow land, and abounhs
with good water. Any persen wishing
to purchase will apply to the subscri-
Der who lives near said Farm, and will
shew the premises and make known
the terms OF sale.
Joseph Powell.
June dti
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-07-14
lust Received for sale
BY ANTHONY RHODES,

BY AMI HONY RHCDES,
Boxes Of Domestic Goods, con-
tanning Bedticking, Sh' mbrays, Cling.
hams, Plaids and Stripes, Shawls
Cotton Threads, few pieces of fms
quality Sstinetts mixed colors, black
ana drab coIored superfine Cloth, cot.
ton Shifting.
IN STORE.
Cotton Twist white and colored
Mems and Women's fine and coarse
Shoes
Mems fine and coarse Hats
Saddles and Trunks
20 kegs of first quality Chewing To.
bacco, long Twist
90 kegs OF Pearl-Ash
20 pieces blue India Cotton
Cotton, Candles and Groceries az
usual. June %
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-07-14

Jackson & Rumnev,
Have just Received and for Sale,
22 Cases superht.e Cotton
CARDS, Nos. 8, and 10.
July eo3w
The Alexandra Museum,
rs open Tor the reception of visitors,
i every day, Sunday exceptsd) from
10 A. Nj. to 2 P NJ.
Those, who esteem it pleasure,
to pass an hour, in viewing an assem-
blage of the works of Nature and Art,
may here be grati6ed.
Adnittance forgrown persons, Is
cents, each yisit-Children, IL Ia
cents
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-07-14
r. Superhne Yellow Bark,

t. Superhne Yellow Bark.
DR.S.aNFORD'S improved POW.
DER of the BARK, having been used
and highly approved BY many physi-
clans of distinguished character in diffe.
rent parts of the United States the
proprietor i. now encouraged To offer
il to the FACULTY in general, under the
persuasion, that no practitioner Of taste,
in the choice of his means, can fail to
be yratifed in The use of this elessni
rcparation.-ln strength, hHeness and
certainty oil operation, 1t greatly sur
passes the bark in common use.
ALSO,
The ESSE.A7LSL SALT or
BARK. pr cpared by the same.
The above articles are put mp ia par
cells of different sizes, to accomm odate
the usual wants Of not only ply sicians.
but of retail druggists. country mer.
chants and private families -Soldby
James Kennedy, sen.
bookseller, and no Other hsrsen
Ae<endria.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-07-14
VALUABLE FARM
FOR SALE.

T~HE subscriber offers for sale his
Fern, lying on Mattox Creek, in
the county Of Westmorcland and state
of Virginia; containing sbout 200 acres
Of prime bottom land; there are on the
premises large two story frame dwell
ling house, with all necessary out nous.
es; fine young thriving apple and
peach orchard the land abounds with
springs of excellent watcr--tbe house
is situate on the banks Of the Creek, in
which there is always plenty of the
best kinds OF FISH in their season, and
oysters may De had ia abundance with
in half miie Of the house. Vessels
of 60 to 100 tons burthen can come
within twenty yards of the landing
100 acres of the above land is cleared
and fit for culture, and the residue well
timbcred
ALSO,
One other tract situate at the upper
part Of W hat is called the Irish neck, 8.
about two and one half miles from the
above described property, containing
$50 ID acres, one hundred Of which is
cleared and the remainder heavily tim
bered-there is on this farm comfort
able dwelling house, containing four
rooms on floor, a Kitchen, good ap-
pie orchard. and excellen. water. The
above properly will be sold on good
terms for cash, or stock in any OF the
banks within the District of Columbia
-or reasonable credit will be given
for part of the purchase money, by
the payment bcing well secured by
deed of trust or otherwise. Apply to
Eliot Muse.
Red Hill, Fairfax cy. April g. co
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-07-14
LAW RAsON & F0WhE
PUBLIC SAL -.

I'm the I'd day OF August Court
IN next, will be exposed to safe IN
Leesburg, at Peers Tavern, it rot
breviously disposed Ola tract OF Land
xon,ainine upwards OF 500 Acres, ne'F
GoShen, in the County of l.outoun.--
This land lies convenient 10 the urn.
>6ke Road to the Alexandra market !;
a. susceptible of Improvement irom
MASTER oil Paris, IS any Land IN the
BOUNTY has large portion ct WOOD
nd meadow land, and is well watered-
The improvements are toierabiy CON-
irritable,
Sd From the increasing value ofland IN
he neighborhood, it is worthy the at
&stion ofpurchsser'. i, may be seen
~ applying to MIR. {. Stewart VIII"
Mes IN the premises Terms OF safe
6ne third in hand, and the sslance IN s
nd l 2 months, with approved securl-
~ Apply to Geo. N Rails, or in his
<bsence 10 ] I. Ramsay.
IA April 8 laws
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-07-14
100 Dollars Reward.

100 dollars EeWdTu.
NLOPFD from Fairheld,in the coun-
"a tyofFrederick and Commonwealth
of Virginia, on or about the 7th day oil
March last, a negro slave named AN
THONY the property of the late Will
i'aru Page deceased. Anthony is a.
bout fect 9 inches in height, OF a sub
substantial form, light yellow compiec-
tion, and rather If an atfemmate voice.
He is ooout % years oil age, was brought
Nd house servant and has been accus-
toned to that course of employment all
his life. He is slave of great capacity
and considerable ingenuity-be reads
he plays the fiddle--and possesses
great mechanical turn--he can do rough
carpenters work and make combs. The
above reward will be given it Anthony
should be apprehended at the distance
of 100 miles from Fairfield, and brought
to the subscribers living in Alexandra.
But if apprebended at the distance OF
less than 100 miles, Fifty Dollars will be
given if he is secured in goal. and no.
tice given to the subscribers.
Tho Swarm,
Edmd. /. ee,
.ddmrs. Of Nm. B. Page, decd
Nav 3.
The Editor, of the Federal Republic
can, National Intelligencer and Gazette
of the United States, will publish the a
bove in their papers, and send their &C
counts to this Office.