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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-04-01

Is HE iLdisposition of Lieut.. Stewart, I
WAS deprived of the services of an excellent
othcer--l,ad he been able to stand The deck /,
am confident his exertions would not have
been surpassed by any one on board.
should be doing injustice to the merits of
Lieut.. Shubrick. and acting Lieutenants
Conner and Newton, were l not to recon-
mcnd them particularly to your notice.
Licat. Shubrick was in the actions with the
Guerriere and Java-CaptainH Hull and Com.
cambridge can bear testimony as to his cool
ness and good conduct on both occasions.
With the greatest respect, remain sir,
your obedicnt servant,
JAMES LAWRENCE.
Hon. UKiiGn, 5osies,
Secretary ffhe Many.
5 p. >. AT the commencement of the action
my sailing master and seven men were abb
sent in prize, and Lieutenant Stewart and
SIX men on tie sick list.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-04-01

Some ofourj Journalists affect to wonder at the
inconsistency of opposition, lobe surprized that
neither truth, aor reason, nor love Of country
nor any thing else, should induce the poltici.
ans of the Old SCHOOL, to abandon their hos
nifty to the administration AMI to unite in the
defence OF their country. But surely wonder
o,:sht not to prevail, Ii for one moment " e re-
Acct on the very qpord that denotes our domestic
antagonists, we shall be convinced that it is the
height Or depth OF folly to expect any thing like
PLAIN dealing or candor from them and that
the only proper course for the friends of govern
nett to pursue, is TO leave them to their fabri
cations and their commentaries, and proceed to
the object of the war By the shortest cut and
wEh the best means. Every one pursues his
trade according TO the genius of it. The bust
ness OF the tory federalsts aud the federal to-
ries rs opposition Not peace, nor right, nor
honor, nor any thing OF that sort; but down.
right, rank, offensive opposition. Such being
their business, they follow it in The oniv spirit
in which it can be followed; b, ali the crcoked
ways and cIandestine methods thai their ince
nuIty can invent. TIE Liberty of The pres. ia
indicated by mob; morality is defended by
gross SANDER; religion is upheld by the viola.
ton OF every thing that is sacred and holy; the
laws are advocated by pointing OUT their
feebleness; love OF country is cherished by in
culcating the superiority of the enemy; the san
culinary evils of war are denounced by Justify
ing Bri fish and Indian murders. All these at
surdities are daily presented to our eyes, and
the cause of them is found IN the one word oo-
POSITION. At the same time that they are dctes-
table, and the authors OF thsm merit punish
menb such incongruities are compliment to
administration They prove the virtue of our
rulers and the baseness Of theiE enemies Take
from these political scavengers their filth, and
their occupation ceases. Their business, only
hourishes in the midst of every thing obnoxi-
Gus to decorum The instant they reIinquish
the ordure of language and attempt any thing
like delicacy, the contest is over; there would
no longer be az, opposition. Let us not then be
surprizcd at ihe style or the allegations OF our
adversaries. They must live. Tl,ey are like
those odious insects and reptiles which are
produced by bountifui nature in summer heats.
Nothing is suitable food for them till they first
faint it and render it unfit for the wholesome
purposes of life.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-04-01
For Sale.
March %

THE LAND on which reside, near Orappa
Court House, Virginia, contning seven hundred
acres OF hrst rate Tobacco Land, lying nearly
level and within thirty three mics of Frede-
rieksearg (by late survey for turnpike read
To said town) The crop Of wheat, ier Indian
Corn, has been usually from ten to fifteen BUSH
she's from iaslow from twenty to twenty-five
bushels ot wheat per acre, s. without the small
lest and from manure. plaster OF Paris or clover
The soil rs supposed to be of that Kind called a
light loamy land, without particle of sand, &c
from experiment very favorable for clover and
plaster. There are five hundred acres cleared
and under excellent fences, and the improve.
ments are dwelling house Of four rooms below
and two above stairs, with all necessav out
houses and barn, seventy feet long by twenty
four feet wide, and three stories high. Ii
possesses great Command Of water for making
meadow TO any extent desired, < there is lime
stone at the door and sand convenient for bull.
ding. For terms apply to the subscriber ON
the premises.
ROBERT II. ROSE,
Orange, county, Viginia, 10Th Fe5 1918.
N. b. If it is not sold privately, shall offer
1T at public sale, 1t Orange Courthouse, on the
18th Monday in April next, on the following
terms--One half of the purchase money in hand.
the balance in two equal and annual payments,
to be secured by deed of trust on the Land,
reserNing to myself the right of making one bid
during the sale.
r. H. ROSE.
march ~. I'm.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-04-01

Doctor Duvai to tile my house. as i, is so
near his fire works, he did SO, but in what
manner, he sent couple ofnegrces to do it
and the first RAIN it leaked'n all directions
sent to him, wrote to him, and after
length of time he sent man who made bad
worse, aud SOL continues, all the Plaster
ing is cracked, and suppose in a little time.
viii tumble down, now sir what is TO be
done with rich man who treats the poor
In so tyrannical a maner, for no other rea-
son but because he thinks cant help my
self.
ELIZA RICHAR DSON.
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DRY GOODS.

W.
American Calicoes-Cloths--Lyon Skin-Lcno
Muslin--Armletts--Si Hose---Persians--
Straw Bonncts-Leno Crape-Prinied & plain
Aiuslns--Lapett Shawls- Irish Lirens--Gol1
borslered shawls-Figared Null and Regency
Muslin--Fine and wide India Goods--White
Pocket Iikfs.-Wide aud fine Calico, suited
for the present and approaching scas,.n--em-
bossed Cambric--7.4 Diaper and Diaper Table
Cloths--Drown Iiolland-German Oznaburgs
Brown Roils-Plai! Ginghams-CoarseCam.
brics-Inda Cbecks-Back Silk Hdkfs.--ltoy
al Rib--I.inen Cambrics--l,ritish long Cloths
-Super6nc Cambria Muslin-Cotton Cassia
meres-York Strlpes-Corded Dimity-Chccks
Beaver and York fine Gioves-Cotton Sleaves
Long Silk Gloves-Coloured Cambrcs-A
large and elegant assortment of kibbons-A
few Pieces Hair Cloth-Elegant Spider Nett
Birds Eye, and Cause Musiins-Damssk Nap
kins-Biack Lustring, PLAID Silk, and Nett
Braces, and great variety of other articles.
The public are respectfully assured, that
every article offered, will be sold, positiveiy
without reserve, and the sale continued from
day TO day, until closed.
- Terms, usual, made known at the time
of sale
Moaenye, Robinson G Pleasants, y. Ms.
April /.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-04-01

A. N'e uade,slSiA thai so ! 20 alien
rleuiies have reported themselves 10 the
marshal ia this ,owa, of which number, %
have been allowed permits to remain at
t.eir present abodes for 80 days renewable
AZ the discretion of the marshal.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-04-01

BY capt. I.awrence's account ofhis battle with
the Peacock, it would seem that John Bull is
not quite so valiant as he used to be. One b l.
fish vessel of war could lay quietly at anchor
ard sec another subdued-in fifteen minutes
without moving to her assistance, 1t was Ger
tainiy wise conducts for had the 'sfast an
chored" Btiton come out lie might have shared
the same fste
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-04-01

RogERT SAUNDERS, Esq. of Williams
burg, has been appointed by the Executive
of this state, judge of the General Court,
to supply the vacancy occasoncd by the
death Of Judge William Nelson.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-04-01

II makes no odds TO our noble tars in what
shape the enemy presents whether
as a Guerriere. or Warrfor, Macedonian,
or Pcdcock: The warrior is compelled TO
submit, and the peacock to droop his plu-
mage.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-04-01

\NTILL BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION,
w on Thursday the 18th day of April next,
at the late residence OF Captain John f. Price,
deceased, in this city, all his HOUSEHOLD
and KIrCHEN-FURNlTURE Also one Cow
and Ieifer, with pair of Carriage Hor-
SEES.
The terms of Sale; Cash for all sums under
Fifty Dollars and six months credit for ali
sums OF that or greater amount the purcha
ser giving notes With approved endorsers, nego-
table and payable at the Formers Bank Of Vir-
ginia in this City
THE EXECUTORS.
9th March, 1873
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-04-01

The National intelngenCer mas taken the
trouble to contradict tile rep ort OF an Armis-
tice. 1t was hardly worth while because
an armistice, like peace, will tell for itself
Hence, also. the righteousness Of the Fede-
raj Republican in asserting that 40 armistice
had taken place. 1t is certainly a thing not
to be concealed. And notwithstanding the
newspaper publications on the one side and
on the other, we do not hesitate to believe
that something of a permanent friendly ma
ture will in good time grow out of the Rus
sian mediation. War measures, however,
will not be relaxed.
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VIRGINIA ARGUS.
RIG II M OVID:
THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 1878.
By f4e Governor Of the Commonwealth Of
Vngiaia.
A Proclamation.

Whereas matters highly interesting to the
make meetiugos the Lee
gisatare necessary before the tiinc prescri-
bed by Law Therefore, i, James Bar
bour, Governor of Virginia, 10y and with
the advice of the Council, and in pursuance
of the power vested in me by the Constisu-
tion, do hereby require the Delegates and
Senator'S elected by the people to represent,
them in their State Legislature, to convene
in General Assembly, at the Capitol in the
city of Richmond, on the third Monday in
May next, for the purpose of taking the
said matters into consideration.
Given under my hand as Governor,
and under the seal of the Com
****A menwealth, at Richmond, this
SEAL. first day of April, 1918, and
of the Commonwealth the thir-
ty seventh.
is. BARBOUR.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-04-01

(" 1t is said that The British government
"have ordered, that rphen ang american
" fyfvateer, qyhich is Pursued and taken,
shall hrozO any of her guns oUer in me
"fursnit, the officers shaH not BE- admitted
g on faroie brother faUors"!!
The above intelligence we find in the last
Salem Register. If the enemy has actully
adopted SO unprecedented an order as it de-
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-04-01
WAsH1xeras Chs, March SO.

Ccay ofa letter. from tt'aht Jaues lawrence.
u fh,- United S,as.s' Siooh cf H'ar Htr-
net, 10 ne Secretary y me Ni.vg:
u. S SSa:p HoHScr,
Hoimcs' fiote, Isarch 70, 1918.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-04-01
KENTUCKY

There were seven hundred barrels of Corn,
besides Crop Of Wheat, Oats ard Tobacco.
made on it last year. This Land is very pro.
ductive when in Wheat, add the great Compel.
ton in the Wheat Market Git being within S .,r
Smiles Olive or six good Manufacturing MilIsJ
keeps the price Of that article very near (and
am told sometimes above the Richmond
price. The great demand for Corn, Oai.
Hay, &c. at the extensive Coal Pits within TN
and twenty miles thereof, at which are re-
lsrly employed about 500 hands, aud from,
100 TO $50 Wagons, keeps the price Il
those articles very high The Land is wen
watered, especially with good Springs ancs
the neighbourhood, with propriety may he SAID,
to be as healthy, and in every other respect a.
desirable as sny IN Virginia.
With such advantages, it forms an object
worthy the attention Of person DESTROYS cf
vesting money in property Of that description,
particularly citizen OF Richmond or Man.
chester, who wants Summer Retreat.
Mr.. William A. Cooke, who lives ADJOINING,
and is well acquainted herewith, viii sh ow
the Land to any person who wishes 10 pur.
chase.
WM. p. GOoCH, Acting GT'or.
Of Philip Gooch, d.c'd.
POwhatan county. lst March, 1878. w5w-
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-04-01
Dry Goods at Auction.
March 81.

on Wednesday the 9TH inst. will be soil
positively without reserve, at The Auction
Sore of the subs cribers, "a large assortment oil
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-04-01
March 90.

THE above Tract Of Land lies on the south
sids of the North Fork of Fine Creek three
miles from Powhatan Courthouse, and three
from James River; about three Fights Of which
are cleared, and about so or 90 acres of Creek
Low Grounds unreclaimed, but very fertile and
we'll calculated for Meadow. The Plantation
is divided into four fields, with greater part
OF the fencing in good repair there are two
Ordinary Dwelling Houses,
And Dat Houses on the premises The Land
is generally level and lrss n suppose from its
fertility and great production, been called and
known by the name of
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-02-19

eminent qualities of the emperor, his great
foresight ut future events, and his prompt
tude IN repairing his losses qualities which
no general ever possessed 20 the same de-
gree. Already 90 thousand horses are col
iected in the different depots already is
the artillery in a formidable state and
munitions Of all kinds daily arrive in abun-
dance. few weeks will suffice TO render
the situation of the army more brilliant than
1t ras ever been. What ought, above all
to diss'pate all uneasiness, is, that the
health Of his majesty has not experienced
the least alteration amidst the fatigues OF
the Campaign.
Letters from Wilma. dated the 18th of
November, state, that that city abounds
with every thing necessary for the comfort
OF the wounded and sick, and to meet all
the wants of the army. The temporary
depots have been full these three months
past, and there exists an easy communica-
tion between the line of store-houses and
the army. Several persons recently arriv,
ed from Poland. confirm these accounts, &
add, that there are in the different de-
pots more munitions and provisions of all
kinds than will be necessary for the army
during the winter. Paris Journal.
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II AND ron S-4LE-By virtue of deed of

III AND F0R SHELBY virtue of deed of
IA trust executed to the subscriber by john III.
Saunders, on the 9Th day of January 1919, and re-
corded IN the equity court of Eenrico for the nur
pose OF securing the payment of q certain sum of
money az expressed in said deed due from the said
Saunsers to the late firm of Pollok, Tredway 4 Co.
at Manchester, with interest and expences attending
she ssme--WHl be Sold, on the premises, TO the
hisheet bidder far ready money, on Tuesday the
18th day ct March next, certain Tract OF Par
eel of Land, lying in the county OF Hearico, on the
main run OF Chickahominy swamp, about i've miles
from Richmond, containing two hundred and thirty
seven and one halt acres, be the same more or less
as appears from deed of conveyance from Doctor
James Ternan to said Saunders. The subscriber
will convey to the purchaser OF said land, such title
only as is vested in him as trustee.
JAMES CRAY, Trustee.
Manchester, Feb. IL. ids
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WILMA, Nov. 25.
he address of the General Confederate
on has produced here the greatest effect
he Polish levy is organized in all the pro-
Vihces, and the enthusiasm of the people is
at It's height. From all quarters they are
pouring provisions and forage into tn. ma
games or the grand army. 1t will occasi
ON us M sacrifice to furnish it with provisi.
ons. until the sprin,, will enable it to march
to Petersburgh. Ia the mean time we here
are IN perfect security; rouss, balls and
festivals succeed each other without inter
rnption. Prince Schwartzenberg after an
n'h'iatinS the Russian corps under General
o.alen. is again moving forward. Tschis-
chakoH is vigorously pursued his corps
may lind itself between two fires after the
movement which part of the grand army
has made upon Orscha. BY its last move
men,sit appears to threaten Wittgenstein
and Ischischakoff at once: We daily ex-
pect news of this double movement, and
should have had il here now, we're it not
for the swelling of the rivers and the OBJ
struction OF their passage by ice.
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FOREIGN ADYICES..
RecciUed BY the Lafe .ArriuaIs.
LONDON, Dec


By the Zephyr, frciA Santander, dis
patches. it is said, have been received adj
dressed to Government by Sir Home Pop
ham; and it we are correctly informed,
shelr Contents are peculiarly interesting.
1t is said that General Caifareli, who sue
sreeded Marmo1t in the command of the
army of Portugal, has withdrawn with the
Atorce under his orde?i into France.
Among the many reports that speculation
on the fate OF Bonaparte has engendered.
there is one stating, that two Officers had
iateiy reached Paris from the army, who
related on account of Bonaparte's having
been shot by Berthier; but these Gentle-
men were Immediately arrested by the Po-
lice, and imprisoned as disseminators Of
false and malicious rumour.
PARIS, Dec. 8.
According 20 the letters from wilma
Prince Schwartzenberg had obtained few
great advantages over the enemy, and sx-
hbitcd great military talents. His advanc-
ed guard arrived az Slonim, just as the enc
my, who lid not think him 50 near, quit
ttd 1t. $4,000 Russians under Saken re-
manned ~ the rear. and were cut off from,
4 %hitchakoH. General Regnier halted
IN order to face this corps, which being
mate known to Prince Schwartzenberr. he
pa fched with two Austrian divisions. The
8o ''Ian general, seeing his danger, attempt
ca X force Il passage on the 18th, 1T Wal.
korck but was repused with great loss.
IN: 10Th was passed in mannuverin-.
i'hc I|th, the enemy was attacked, and
rero 'ssd a. all points. The 18Th the two
Ac5bies c''Eesed, and the enemy was CON
r'aely ron'ed From 5000 TO 1000 killed
or wounjel, 5000 prisoners, 90 caissons
ecnpletcly fTrnished, with an enormous
fnti'iiy % htEg re. are the fruits of this
dsY. ~ nart ~ the wreck of this army
~ ~ abe 20 joIn los van army. All that
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BosToN. Feb. q.

AR. British brig Peggy, nate CAPTAIN
Gruey,) MIR. Currier prize master, of par.
BADGES, from st. Johns. n. 2. for St. Tuc;,.
cargo fish, &c. taken Dec. 19, lat. as. lone
50, by the privateer brig Hunter, Unto1
OF IL guns and 30 men The Peggy sailed
from Newfoundland Dec. Z, in feet oF ?
sail for the w. Indies, under convoy of th.
Sioops OF war Peruvian and Chowr'I. OF IL
guns each-one of the feet carried 10 GUS.
ana "a men, and another 16 guns and ahour
60 men. The Peruvian chased The Ur,,cs
two hours, but could not come M with her
Lett the II. in chase Of the fleet, on which
she intended TO make another attennt :
The Peggy. the day before the capture bad
her bowsprit carried away by one Of the
iieet running afoul Of her. The Hnnter
had taken nothing else, aud had spoken no
vessels The day after leaving Salem, ID, q,
Z, at g p. NJ. she fell ia with tins Liver
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[Vol. 9------No. 90.
stand that all the British

where we understand that all the British
vessels now lay.
~, as we anticipate, Gen. Harrison has
at ms disposal a force sufficient to defeat
ava drive the enemy beyond Maiden willis
VI. .ne rivers and lakes remain frozen over,
the destruction or all their shining would
&C unavoda6le; in which case the naval
superiority OF the enemy would be irrepara.
n'y lost f: and we entertain 10 doubt but that
ms reverse, instead Of depressing the spi-
,ie OF Our troops, will excite them TO ret;ou-
Die their efforts in order to avcnge the na-
timely death of their unfortunate brethren.
ey the eXtirpa,ion of their barbarous foes.
Chtdcothc Fredonfgn-2d
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CkILIcorHE, Feb. S.
DEAR Sta,

AEAk DIR,
"BY the last mail 1 enclosed
you hanu-oiii, informing you of the disas-
trous tate OF the advanced guard Of Gen.
HARRISON army, at the river Raisn. An
express has this moment arrived from the
1cad-Quarters of the North Western Ar
my, ON the Carrying River, Is miles on this
SIDE the Rapids of the Miami of the. Lake.
with dispatches to Gov. Meigs. The af-
tair OF the I'D January, was not so disas-
trous as communicated in my last. Gen.
Harrison states, that the British and Indian
force was 2,loo, (he does not discriminate
no" many OF eaCh)-that the around was
warmly and obstinately contested-shat our
troops made them give ground, and drove
them IN every charge. Our troops fought
desperately, and would have been masters
Oh the ground. but a detachment of Indians
That were stationed to cut off the retreat,
ana engaged in killing stragglers, returned
-Our troops were overpowered, and Goa
OF our brave fellows were taken prisoners!
'en. Harrison says, Gen. Winchester, Col.
Lewis, and Brigade Major Carrot, are a.
nonS the prisoners his information is de-
rived from the inhabitants of the river Raj
SIN, and that derived from his own sD,es
that nave since been on the ground. Tho
number OF the enemy killed on the plain.
CONSIDERABLY exceeds the number of the
troops we lost. On one flank of the British
line, 90 men were killed and wounded. and
carried Oft in sleds during the engagement.
III they had not been reinforced by the body
OF Indians above described, the victory would
nave been complete.-Gen. HARRISON let
ter IS dated the 3Oth.-He states, that he
will occupy the Rapid. on the LIST, and wiz
be joined on the 18th by the two Ohio bri
gades. He has sent flag to Maiden; and
ny the next express. we hope to lie inform
ed OF every particular.
The conflict was desperate one-and
though unfortunate. not dishonorable to the
American arms. One regiment of Ohio
militia marches On Monday next to Join
Gen. Harrison. lanticipate that to-mor-
row night he viii occupy the battle ground
at the River Raisin. The gloom that has
perVaded us, has been dispeilel by the late
news and the eniivcning prospect we now
have that Cur troops will shortly occusy tn,
strong-holds of the enemy.
Very respectfully,
Your obedient servant.
Henry Clay Esq.
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nahs..s dsssa \. =. ~ W !" neo. ID. VIC

HE sale of part of the estate of Theu. b. Nc.
- Roberts decd. by his Administrator
On the 29i day of Feb'y next, if fair, if not the
next fair day, at the late dwelling house OF Theo H.
Mchoheria, near Prince Edward Court House. will
be offered for sale, to the highest bidder, IL or
. V.fLUABLE SL.AVES,
and all the pershable estate Of the decd THAT is)
Horses, Cattle. Sseep, Hogs, Corn, Household and
Kitchen Furniture.
All sales under SEQ will he for cash, all above that
sum, will be on 10 months credit, the purchaser g-
wing Bond and approved security, to carry Interest
from The date it not punctually paid. Those who
have unsettled accounts with, claims ag&inst the
subscriber. a
WIN L. MORTON, Admir- Of
tbs Iheo. q. Mcfo6eJ.S
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PUBLIC IUCTTOW

NXTILIi he sold xt Public Auction onthe premises
w on Monday the first day of March next (
Sair il not the next fair day, hundred aud ,hir-
ty feet of ground fronting the main street & run
ming back to the common on the riyer-iucutline,
all the Houses sc. lately occupied by John Tavior
decd i;rass.foauder. Terms of sale three eana,
payments at two, four y six months notes with an
proved endorseis negotiable and payable in one
of the Banks Of Virginia and deed of trust up
on the fremses to secure the payment will be re-
qurcd by
THOMAS TAYLOR. .
Feb Is. ids