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RATAYiA.I ILL., "a.

80 <th ~ - ~ tFs
eln Nandaylass upwards ot,aU0 British
prisoners, kea Of tbifererr places ia Cana
ia, marched f,.rn tiis village TOD {, cnsy,..
pnder isIard cnfamand.3fsF cart. Scot.
.. the 2Sa Un,ed States ia;anssy. 8oNsaa
Enc ss'''e sci, tie, s,c i-.4.s. sSD.stA ofsc
and men receivedevery attention and iitersy
due ~ thejc situation.
Since eur last. eigb, British Ga,crtere
rom Caraas hhve arrived in this pla,
nisSins 20 Thich have come here within
ne iass teE days.
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.4ajutqnt Ger.ral's 0'5icr, Ricbm.nd' !
i2tr. Jpiy, 1913. )
GE.E3f2B ~. ORDERS
ALL enTn,aupiestions to ths ,SDverne?' as Corn
iandey in Casf qeshe militia. srs, "a ;ItaT. TO Or
me- through Tia: Adjutaat Gsnrr....s department
-. ia resaS.toG OF Scerse, r4,i rt snp'y to sSs'f
IN witch %. ,nsrnor sets n, lis evil capacity -
Bat m,nunet,ons en- snch subjects will bs addres-
ned 10 hun, AZ bsSore tle wat.
Ky order 81 The Commander in Chief.
WIN. W. iiEEiNCs, ID. r, c.
FOR
MOSES GREEN, a. G.
July IS. wbm
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DonseSelc.~

WAsHIE0ToN, July 80.
Ertrce. ETA telfe,' from Leonardfcson, d.
TED Jaiy 2ls,, o'cIock ~ night. 10 the
fDestB9sfcr General.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-23
IMPROVED CANNON.

field piece, of novel description, admra.
bly, sui'ed TO the purposes of flying artillery,
has been invented aud cast by Mr. Iiumes at the
Armorv, where model is exhibited that would
convi9cc the greatest sceptic Of its efficacy.
IL is simple in its structure, and perfectly safe,
and requires only two men 20 load aud prime
it. The cartridge with ball is ramned in At
the breech, and it may BE- fired tlDice int the
time requisite for single discharge of Cannon
in the usual way
The ingenuity of its construction not only
reflects credit on the inventor, Mr. HuMRs, but
proves, in tie most satisfactory manner, that
when the nerve of the country is summoned To
exertien, the mind also is excited to activity.
Genius, which slumbers during peace, wakes a.
the sound of war. mingles in the storm, and
increases the uproar. We might apply here
the motto stamped on Oliver Cremwel's gig
antic artillery: go! Lord! open thou our
lips, and our mouth shall show forth thy
praise"
COIIJMBIIS .
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-23
THE PRESIDENCY.

Mr.. Wagner has begun, very early, to dis.
cuss the question Of candidate for the next pre-
sidency; most probably because he thinks it
will require several years ofcaiuusny to destroy
the regulations of the gentlemen TO whom he
IS opposed. But does the worthy Mr.. Wagnef
bnrs NO the best means of running eminent re.
i,nblica,,s, and opening the way for his own
friends Let us try his logic, aud see how it
holds with those standards OF merit which
have been acknowledged from older time"
These standards are--lovs Of countrr--Gcfions
7yb;eh promote its Sveljaye-bubiic deeorg7p--
abloyrenee Of folsebosg, &c. &c Nnw, il IS
w. 4 known that Mr.. Wagner denounces Mr..
Monroe. D1r. Armstrong, &c. for seeking the
presidential Office by the following means, 10
wit OPPOSING The injustice Of The eneDt,, SIP
soytfng the ri Ifs offhe United States, vindicda
firz tie government against IFS eal4gmiators,
&c Thus, Mr. Monroe puts Great Britain IN
lie wrong ~ his arguments, pourtrays with his
pn the rights Of the country, ADD demon-
ttraies that the enemies Of administration pro-
papate lies among the people he is also will
ling to risk his life in the national contest MIR.
Armstrong gives spirit and promptness TO nil
Alifarv operations, and repairs TO tie frontier to
suncrintend in person the Notifications and the
movements ofthc armies For acting IN this
manner MIR. Monroe and BJr Armstrong are
stirmat, zed as men OF ambition, who are graz
fitting n psssion for preterment through the
medium Of public measures. What five grant
all tbisl We know that all men seek promo
tion; or, in other words, are ambitious. Am
bition is the stimulating quality which leads to
the improvement Of individuals and Of sOcie-
ties. Without it, there would be no political
liberty. no advancement in the arts and sclen.
ces Eysn virtue itself would anguish with
out ambition Whoever strains for a post oil
distinction or profit and yet asserts that be Is
not ambitious, most hypOcriticelly attempts u
deceive. Ambition, without doubt, forms a
very great portion of the bssi, Of free govern
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-23
OiSnedI
ROBERT y. TAYLOR,
Brigadier General.

Though the conduct of the militia has in
every respect been marked with that zeal and
urbanity, which has called forth this testimo-
NAL of the unqualified appreciation of their
Commander, it would he the height OF injus-
tice in us, while noticing the subject, not to
award to extraordinary merit its concomitant
praise. The :" PET ERsBuRG Blues" Com
pany Of Volunteer Infantry, commanded by Cap.
tain Alexander Taylor, are eminentiy entitled
10 this distincton.--Since their arrival at this
post to the day of their departure, they have
conducted themselves in manner. that while
il has reflected the highest praise on them
Sc yes, has secured to them the esteem OF their
fellow Soldiers, and the appreciation oil every
one. No, a man OF this company has ever been
in arrest or confinement, nor can even so ita-
ry instance of Improperly he aile,lged against
4. one OF them. They never shru k from the
fstlgues AMI hard ships shien in common with
the they Wee called upon 20 underge /;
bu bet upon cid performance OF their du
", tgey rather purted than stunned them.
In the hour OF ala IN too, they were ever ready,
and among the first at the scene of apprehen-
ds 6suser; and dat they are not equally as
distng uIshed FOR their prowess in the battles
heat, as for their exemplary conduct in the
general discharge OF their euty, IS ascribable to
the entmy, who has not afforded them, by his
presence, an opportunity OF doing
Herald.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-23

,rer.. Th1 only care thai OUGHT to be taken
| with respect TO ambition, Is, that IT be b,obey
| " regulated II it bursts like y bomb. or t,ocs
oil like rocket, then, indeed, IL is dangerous.
| and must be repressed But whilst IL preserves
The mere native glow of wise and wholesome
industry, the people do not understand their
interest II they do not encourage il. Their ap
probation and Misrepresentation are the grand
regulations at that useful passion of the human
Heart. They should cherish. among the con-
spicuous persons i'll the nation, a lively emula
ton, and finally reward them according TO their
deserts. We are, therefore, of opinion, that
neither Mr.. Monroe, nor Mr.. Armstrong, nor
any other man, j. reprchensble in seeking ,re
ierment by serving the country. In the eyes
OF MIR. Wagncr--thc worthy Mr.. Wagner they
are, nevertheless, culpable. Yet il is d ficult to
ascertain how he viii make out u meritorious
individual case from his own party Mr. Mon.
roe and Nr. Armstrong, we fnd, agree with the
old standards OF merit. But MIR Wagner can
produce no federal aspiraRt who is not every
thing the reverse. To say the best of any such
aspirant, he does not labor for the good OF the
country. 1.-The labors at all, il is through the
press, scattering with unspariRg hand the
seeds OF sedition, apologizing for tie enemy,
deprecIatinS American rights, glossing inius-
tice, and prostrating his native land ut the feet
ot tyranny and corruption. We shall be tol,
hat Mr.. King, the present federal candidate for
the presidency, does not counto nance these IL
centious writings. What do you talk of coun.
tenance Is he not willing to mount TO power
by means Of the, caiuniaies VIII ch these writ
lngs disseminatet What are the factinus
Journals. but so maisa petty volcanoes which
vomit forh tie ehnlittons Of. his ili.governed
ambition M. King ma think hc is a very
skilfui pilot, ;uAls;laat, fratuAhs station in TIE
Senate, he can sSky guile MS party and sea,
himself in the exSc,tive chair. Better pilots
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-23
PREDICTIONS.

The proposition of Bonaparte, for a gene
raj peace among the nations of Europe. on
the principles ofthe treaty of Utrecht, will
not BE- accedad to By England because,
what would be blessing to all other natl
can no more reiinquish her piratical sys.
tenn. than foot pad could dispense with
his pistols. Justice would be as fatal to her
as 10 The highwayman.
Saratoga Patriot.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-23
FROM FOkT GEORGE-

Letters have been received by the express
mail, of as late date as the 18th inst No
active operations have recently taken place
by land. The American and British squad
rons have separately without any gene en-
gresment @Jheif forces are said to be We
~ y equG commodore Chauncey ha-
t.Ls aniqrbfnatoly los, two of his smallest
vessels ina severe squall OF wind {; and. as
report said, two others of the same descrip
ton having been intercepted by the enemy
Nat Int.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-23
From the Proyidcnce Patriot.
~ BRITISH INHUMANITY.

We have been favored by one Of the crew
Of the Providence privateer. with Journal
kept by him, while in captivity with the
merCiless enemy, extracts from which we
propose occasionally to lay before our rea-
ders. AS much of the manuscript is defa-
ced and lost, from its having been written
with lead pencil on detached pieces of pa =
per, diving stolen moments of misery, our
extracts will be desultoTy. Truth alone
was the guide Of thewriteF.
October 90, 1912.
We were not treated with the least hu
maEity by the officers Of the Dragon (740
The allowance we get IS barely sufficient to
snpport nature we are allowed half a
pound coarse biscuit for twenty four hours,
one point cocoa, eight ounces salt beef per
man. At night sail is spread on the mids
die deck, where we are closely slowed side
by side, not even allowing US room to lay on
our backs in this SITUATION their sharp hoof-
ed cattle were frequently driven over us for
sport--If we complain we are threatened
to be put in irons, and our allowances taken
from us---the captain, (Collier) vociferating
D---n your Yankee s5iood."-Whllr
French and Spanish prisoners arc allowed
grog, we are de rived OF H., aid by the ad
miraPs order [sir Francis Laforey.l The
best Aanguage we receive from the officers
is"d1N-n Yankees parcel Of d===nn'd
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-23
LATE FROM NIAcARA Mug I9'
Aug. 10.


Last evening the sloop Jane, Capt. Bush arrived
We're from Albany, which place he LEFT about o.
clock on Tuesday evening.
Capt. Informed u.s. that he rend an article IN
the Albany Argus of Tuesday, stating that two
sehoOners belonging 20 Commodore Clouncey's
squadron, had been ent OFF and captured BY the en-
cmy's Acet--lhat Que Of the schooners commanded
by about co years old, was sunk by the Off
GERS aud crew, aud every soul psrished-nnd that
the euemys ship Royal George, and one orhis other
large SHIPS, received much injury from our two
sehooncrs, that they obliged 20 pat into bar-
bOur u repair.
Capt. B. further informed us, that Commodore
Chauncey had not been able to hring The et,emy's
fleet to action, but was in pursuit Of them.
Since the above was written we have received tho
following by the Albany Mail:
Extract OF Letter from Sackott's Harbour 20 a
Cicntlemau IN Albany, dated on Friday last, 18th
instant.
This morning orr ncct arrived, after cruise or
three weeks On Monday night the wind was so
heavy as To upset two schooncr.s. commanded b,,
ss'Iipg-master Osgood aud It. Water Eipbt men
were only saved from each ycssel-the officers were
ost. The Fair American, 1t. Cbauncey. aud th r
Pert, IT. Adams, have been sent into Niagara, ui,-
NJ TOR service. The Grower, 1t. Draeon and the
Julia snhmg.mastei frant, lay along side the Wolf
or bali an hour, within musset-sl,ot distance
cannot inform you with any certainty, what has be-
come OF thcm-they nrc sunk orin POSSESSION Of Che
enemy lhls - trUy unpleasant mtelligence The
Commodore IS gong out immediately. Win proyisi
ms for five weeks. The loss does no, disIcarts,
the officers Of the navy in he least. The new yas
sci now building At this place is nearly ready I,
launch" :
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enet, which was there bCfc.el C5n-iailE 4
| three seventy foIrs ard two frigates.
| 'yoH are q 1aff,a efIiars W--Capt. Bar,lcft.
The reader will fipd IN this days psoer
the British aCCount OF their attack on Cra-
'ney Island and Hampt0n.-What bare
faced faisehOods Our loss at Craney Isl-
md was-Done AT Hampton it has been
ascertained hat our loss did not exceed 20
~ killed and wounded-Yhile on the othsc
hand the officers on board the Junon ac-
knowledged 10 Capt. Travis, that they had
upwards OF SIXTY killed and wounded IN the
former affair (and there were co deserters
and prisoners besIdes) and the number they
lost al Hampton. though It cannot be Sscer-
tanned TO its full extent, has been proved BY
The dead bodies found in the fields, un6nried
and IN trenches lightly covered over by the
earth. TO exceed 80, how many more might
have been killed, 1t is impossible to saw, nor
could the number e their wounded be ascer-
tanned correctly il cannot, however. be
reckoned short of lO0-ln stating our loss az
Hampton to have exceed 800 men, the en-
envy would have 1t believed, that he not only
Killed every man we had, but some 40 or
80 whom We had not, & thereby prove then
superiority of the British arms as incon-
'eSubility as he does the British title to
Hereafter, whoever undertakes to eza,
rnine British account Of victory over the
enemies OF Britain, may arrive at the truth
by the rule deducble from the British ac-
count OF the aRars Of Craney Island aud
Hampton for Ninstauce The enemy ac-
knowledge loss Nof 80 men, and state that
we lost 300. IN tSe truth is, that thsir
loss was, -
At Crane 100
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-23
August a.

The enemy's force in Lynhayen Bay, re.
mans as before, or nearly So Some ves-
sells have, within few DAYS come down TIRE
bay--two came.in from sea, ana gone uo-
these movements Of the enemys ships do
not indicate any thing imports t.
LA1 EST FROM THE ENEMY.
There remained in Lynhaven Bav, las
evening only the Plan,Asenet and brig
tngaSe went up the Bay yesterday af,cr.
Ooon.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-23
From the Daily COMPILER.
FRoM AN OFFICIAL sOURCE)
THURSDAY, 18th August, ,
II KSDAF, ISIh august,
Ealf past ] o'clock, p NJ.

LIT VH't o CIOCk, 7 VI. }
A letter from Msjor Robinson, at Hampton,
dated on yesterday, (isth) brought by one of
the Nidetes to the Governor, states, that on
the l4th, ship, supposed to be n, passed
by the month Of Back River, up the Bay--On
the Sihand 10th, two others, supposed TO be
o the same size, came within the Capes, and
went up the Bay.-Only one vessel of the size
of these three having gone down the Bay for
the last ten days, the conclusion is, that u re-
enforcement has been received. he Planta.
genet retains her position in Lynhaven Bay.
While writing, Major Robinson was advised,
that two of the enemy's ships had Just come
down he bay, and anchored little below the
mouth ofBack River, and that there were four
tenders with the Plantagenet.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-23
COLUMBUS.
BEWARE oFNCK.PocKErs.

Persons who attend eAucNens and Other
situations where ci'twti SaSoely collects,
are admonished TO be parEicuIaSly OIL their
guard. There isno doubt that there are Pick
Pockets who are constantly on the watch
to depredate on the nnsuspecting. Within
the last ten days there have been six or
eight Pocket Books, and other valuables, lost
unde: such circumstances as seem TO indi-
cate systematized plan OF robbery in this
way.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-23
FIVE DOLLARS REVARD-

RAN AWAY some time in Julv from nv
shop IN Chesterfield coilnty. voana- man ma.
m ID WILLIAM BRAGG, bsuai to me as an
apprentice. will give The above reward to any
person that vii deliver hun TO me in CHI SER
heid, near Goodies Bridge. All nersons are
torwarned from employing the said apprentice
IN any way whatever.
Aug %. In
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-23

TIE enemy coming doom me BaV.-s-
-Four Of the enemy's ships were seen of tn.
mouth Of Back river. yesterday mornins
coming down the bay. In the Afternoon
they came 10 anchor near the mouth OF the
Capes. The whole (includiug the Plau;ag.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-23
Aug o.
VIRGINIA:

NfRGlNlA
At Rules helssn H. the CleyI's OTce ofthe sa
Perior Cotrt ef CHasace1y far rae Rishmorz
Disfrie', the sqe a4g cf.TEiy, 1913.
Philip Norborne Nich6ias, Attorney Gen.
eral tor the Commonwealth Of Virginia,
PLtE:
casper Haines, George Pence, Jeremiah
Beasley, Burton Smut, and John Smith.
securities ofWilIiam Nall, deed. formers
~ Sheriff OF Rockingham county, aud Ro>
bert Gray. Joab Pence, William Pence,
Jr. John Ragn, Daniel RagIn, Thomas
Buck, Henry Pence, Stephen Losh, Geo.
Losh, George Cook, James }easley, BEN
nett Beasley, and Job Pence, William
Pence, and Pence, sons of George
Pence, D.fs
ENaE defendant George Pence, not having
= en,ered his appearance aud given secus
rlty according to the Act of Assembly and
inc Rules OF this Court, and-it appearing By
satisfactory evidence. that keASs not an in
haoltant of this couetry: q. is ordered.
nat the said defendant do appear here on
the first day OF the next term and answer
the bill Of the PLAINTIFF; andAthseAa COPY os
inns order be- forthwith insc,tea in some
newspaper published in the CITY of Rich.
mond, Tor two months successfully and pos
ted at the front door OF the Capitol, in The
said City.
Il Copy-Teste.
" M. ~. HENING, c. C.
August IS, 1918. (w8w1
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-23

10 me YOU Left nothing to perform--Your zeal
and your exertions, outs ripped every instr'ic-
toni deem 1t The h ghest honor OF my life
to have commanded on.
Accept, Brother Soldier this poor acknowl>
edgement-Depart-Ycu are discharged. My
respect, my confidence, nv affections go with
YOU TO your hresides, which The console usness
of virtuous exertions, and he meri,ed thanks
ofyour country should renier happy and hon
orable. May your future lives be exempt from
all calamity.
II al \
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-23
" November 9.
by the Last Mails.
New YoRK, August l8.

NEW YoRK, Augustl8
LATEST FROM THE PENINSULA.
The ship Latona. Gale, from Cadiz, has
been captured eff Montaug Point and sent
into ST. Johns. Her letters aud passengers
have reached Portland.
BY this ARRIVAL the Editors of the Mer-
camille Advertiser have received, from
commercial friend, Cadiz Gazette Extra
ordinary OF the Cd ct July, winch contains
the result OF great victory obtained over
the French army pder the command of
King Joseph. The all - army under Lord
THE New Yorh(H3 cN1(| kdvertiser of the
18th inst. contaih< Eprd Wellington account
of the great victofs obtained by him over
King Joseph IN spain--We have not room in
this days Argus for the details, which occu-
py several columns. The following is COPE
ed from Lord Weilington's Official Despai ch
TO his exceiiency Don Juan o'Donoju.1
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-23
And our loss VS. onIr on

Anu our loss was only 20
Now, divide their statement ofonr Ines t,c
Is, and multiply that of their own BY 4, and
we shall have the result on both sides pre-
cisely as it was.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-23

lCALL We THIS FEDERALISM
Extract ofa letter from gentleman az
Pfaftsburg 10 his friend IN -Fezv- York,
daied dugusf 5. 1878.
The British retreatcd from this place
so precipitately that they left their picket
guards behind then, and we made prison.
ers of ~ of them, and have sent them to
Burlington. About dozen sailors and
soldiers deserted from the enemy and have
gone Go the southwark. Colonel Murray
who Commanded the detachment of British
troops, dropt paper from his hat, whilst
he was talking to some of our citizens, one
of whom picked it up and secreted il, and
showed it to me after the militia returned.
II was a letter TO col. Murray from per-
son in this place, giving him Information
as to the best mode of attack, together
with military map Of Burlington on the
opposite side Of the lake. 1 Immediately
called on the magistrates, and in the course
OF few hours we apprehended man on
suspicion Of being the writer OF the letter !;
and on examination before two justices
he acknowledged the fact. Consequently
lac has declared himself guilty OF high
treason. and has been taken into custody,
and sent to Albany for safe keeping"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-23

tcnnvicts il YOU had your tne you WORT
have been hanged long ago"
" November 2.
Often do feel my vitals knawiug with
hunger, and my tongue cieav.ng to the roof
my mouth from thirst, while The loud peal
Ut laughter and derision issues from the un-
feeling crew, lfoting in plenty"
" November 3.
We do not get more than tao ounces Of
beef per man fortwenty four hours; the pea
soup. allowed us is manufactured by adding
n quantity of water to it after the crew have
had their allowance. We now have two
thirds of half pint OF wine, aad that very
poor."
"November g.
We have received our provision for the
easuing forty eight hours--it consists of eight
pound of pork for IL men during that time;
most of our men have already eaten their al,
lowancc razy''
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-23
SALvAr1ERA. June o. ISIS,

A list of killed and wounded accompanied
this to your excellency.-General Morillo
is wounded. am not Informed as vet of
the name of any other of the officers of his
division, but shall transmit them OH ano-
thor.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-23
STATEMENT

o. -
Of the Artillery, Ammunition and Ammu-
ton Waggous, taken from the enemy in
the action OF 21st Jane 1918.
Bronze Cannon.
2S IL Founders,
~ 8 do.
SIS f do.
Id. howitzers,
2 do do
3 & 2 Id. do.
Total 151-2 Id. mortars.
Ammunition Waggons, beiongiHg 10
So IL Founders,
76 8 do.
6S do.
Z 8 do. for Howitzer,
So do. do.
S 2 S do.
Total 415--149 for small ammunition.
Cartridges for
Cannon--1936 ID Founders,
5424 9-pdrs.
S434 pdrs.
Howitzer- 81 for pound kouitzers
1858 T 2-pdrs.
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249

Musket ball cartridges 1875 200
Pounds OF Powder 4O.6sS
Covered Wagons for provisions SO
Wagons with furnaces a.
(Signed)
r. d. MENEGALE,
Commlssaiy OF Artillery.
Vitoria, 23d June,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-23

BALTIMORE. August 10.
u appears by letters received by this
days mail thar the siege of Font Meigs is
raised, and that 6OO0 Of the Ohio militia
had reached head quarters at Seneca, %
miles this side of Lower SAndusky.) on tie
9TH or 9Th inst. / haze nothing else Of in
terest. III. Mites.