Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-07-19
CAPTURE efa British barge and cregv.
Extract ofx feitsy, dated NorfSH, Tuiy H.


have 70 announce tn capture of a British
barge and crew belonging to the Plantagenst
"a, this morning, by detachment of the Prin Z.
cess Anne militia, commanded By capt Richard
Lawson, near the Light House on Cape Henry
The enemy had been in the practice OF
landing frequently at';bat place to water, where
he had sunk wells. This mornin, before day
light the mih ia had concealed themselves be-
hind the sand hils-sbout o'clock, barge
with brass piece and % men landed ;---the
cannon was got on shore, but sunk so deep in
the sand, they coHd not convey il to the wal, err.
ing place, aud was left on the beach-the mill
tia permitted them to proceed to obtain water,
when they cut them or from the boat, and g.ve
fire, which killed one marine, woupled two
and The ieutenant the remainder were made
prisoners, 23 in number, and are now ON their
march to this place The enemy did not dis
charge theirsmuskets. The tenders, and other
boats, were ipmcdiately dispatched from the
ships to their relief, when the militia after in
jnring the boat as much as they could, retreat
ed with their prisoners. leaving the Cannon on
the beach. Z"
PUBLIC SPIRIT OF NORTH CAROLINA
~ We have been favored with copies o. the
following interesting documents--When State
is thus knit to State, 1t is then that we seem as
one family 1t is the spirit Of brotherhood
which is the best guarantee OF the Tn on.
Letter from Casvin Zones, M:jors General in
the state Of Asr:h Carolina, to the Governor cf
Virginia.
Raleigh, Juiy 9. 1913.
SIR,
By arr address in the enclosed paper, Your
excelIency will perceive that am about TO
raise a corps to aid in the defence o. the coasts
Of Virginia - take the liberty of addressing
you this to enquire W neither the aid of this
corps is desirable TO Virginia, and whether the
species OF force proposed to be raised is such as
in your opinion is best calculated for the con
tempsat, service. Cavalry would have been
preferred here, could suitable arms have been
obtained, but broad swords are not TO be had
in the state. Will YOU also inform me whether
this corps could obtain sabres on loan from the
state OF Virginia, on ample security being given
thai they shall be rcturaed when the term of
service expires am not now sure they will be
wanted. That will depend much ON the opir,
which may be entertained by the members of
the corps, and by military men acquainted with
the force already assembled ,,snd the nature OF
the service. There may zist objections to q
corps raised for 50 short a. term OF service.
With men who are TO become soldiers mechani-
cally, this opinion would have great force ; but
in corps where itishoped every individu aiwilI
do his duty from sense honor, its icrce would
be greatly iessencd. Il was not thought poll
I tic TO propose a longer term, rs it might Tend
TO lessen the number Of the Volunteers; yet /,
Is believed that when they have served he s
! months. Tive greater proportion viii be willing
to prolong the term.
Your Excellency will have the goodness 10
| favor me with an answer as soon as practioa
| Bile, and beg you TO be assured Of the great re
sPect with which am your obedien: servant.
d CALVIN JONES.
| 'Hs EreeHcney Cor Batb7ay.