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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-11-22
gJ"J,sst Received, aud for sale at this Office
An Elegant Portrait
Of the cver.to be lamenied
Captain James Lawrence.
Land for Sale.

TIE subscriber wishing to remove to the
western country, is DESTROYS Of disposing OF his
Plantation, lying near Micheaux's Tavern, in
Powhatan county, situated in healthy and a.
grceahle neighbourhood /; he will sell four hum
dred and fifty to:r acres, more orless, together
with noicty OF the Cedar Grove Mills, on the
said plantation. The ~ in has been xewly re-
built from the PITT Geefto the Hopper BOY, &
is in complete manufacturing order 1T has eve
ry advantage as TO its situation, it lies within
half a'mile of DE Genjto & Buckingham Roads,
where all the produce of the upper country
passes; il is also within 9miies of James Riv-
or, and within miles of APpomattoy River, &
within q miles of the City Of Richmsnd.-ie
deems II unnecessary TO give a more particu.
lar description, no doubt, persons disposed
TO purchase, will personally view the premises.
Lands inthe Ohio ate would be taken in part
payment ofthe purchase, it the terms could be
agreed on, and the balance would be expected
in cash, or approved paper at short dates.
NM GRAPES
Powhatan, l2th Nov. I'm
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-11-22
Deferred Articles.
NORFOLK, Nov. l6
DISCRETION.


On Friday last, pursuant to General Orders,
all the troops i'll this place, including Cap AN
S7sif's marine corps frem the Navy Yard, and
that OF Capt. Breckenridge from the frigate Con
stellation, assembled on the field in the rear
of Fort Norfolk, to witness the execution oil
the following soldiers OF the u. ) army, pre-.
yiously sentenced to death for the crime ot de
serton, WIZ i!kiam Proeto, of the 35th regt
of IL months men, WiliogSh6y Meggs 6nd go
seth Poole, of the 5th u $. Tegt. and Leniucl
'Tackso7,, of Siorgan's rifle regt AS soon as
the different corps were drawn up in order, to
behold the tragic scene, Proctor with his com
rades were led TO til. fatal spot, and having
knelt on their cofiius, the guard OF execution
leveled the engines of death, the signal was
given, and Proctor WAS instantly precipitated
into eternity, without struggle or 4 groan
The soldiery and vast concourse of citizens
who beheld the spectacle, were visibly affected
the tear OF sympathy and the throb of COM
passion glistened in many an eye, and beat III
manga bosom yet, ali According in the Justice
and expediency u: the terrible examplc.-Evc-
ry eve was now turned upon the remaining
three, whom no one doubted were TO suffer in
their tu.n, when one OF the Generals aids ar.
rived, with the following order, which arrested
the execution oftheir sentence, aud which being
read to the troops, who were drawn up in hol
low squares for the purpose, they were deeply
affected with its elegant and impressive con.
tents.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-11-22
observation-disclosures.
UETRoTT, mn o

Brigadier General Cass is appointed 20 com.
msnd the ticops in the territory OF Michigan,
and civil and military commander oil tic upper
district OF Upper Canada.
The Regiment Of Militia from Pennsylvania
arc TO be discharged as soon as they are trans.
rsrted to Erie. The General gives his thanks
20 Col. il.il, Lieut.. Col. Royal, and such OF the
officers, non-commissoned officers and pr
vAtss who accompanied the army to Maiden &
grants them honorable discharge.
The period OF service for which the Peters
burg Volunteers were engaged, having expired,
they are permitted to commence their march TO
Virginia, as soon as they can be transported 10
the south side Of The lake.
On granting discharge to this pati lotto and
gallant corps, the general feels It loss for
words adequately to convey his sense Of their
exalted merits. Almost exclusively COMPOSED
Of individuals, who had been nursed III The lap
OF ease, they have for twelve months borne tie
hardslnps and lrigations Of military lie, IN
the midst a. an nhos2itable wilderness, with a
cheeriiness and alacriIy which has never been
surpassed their conduct IN The field has been
eelled By n.-athcr c .r1s
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-11-22
William 9 Mary College.

IrHENlaw Lcc,nressin William and Mary
College, will commence on Monday the
18th OF November, dnder the direction of Chan
c.llor NELSON, Professor of Law and Police.
Me-. CAMPp ELL\Froiesso OF Mathematics,
will also give Lectptes oh Natural Philosophy.
4 Graduate of William and Mary College, who
also attended whilst Europe a Course oi
Lectures in the College oS Edinburgh, will dis
ichsrgc the duties Of IAiorafP philosophy, &c
The Lectures On Mathematics, Natural and
Moral Philosophy, sc. Will commence imme
diateiy. Il
Nov, l. (Sw.)
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-11-22
New Publications.

Just Received, and for Sale az This Office,
jockey. a burlequc on Rokcby, by an a.
mateur of fashion. r
Intercepted Letters, or the Two Penny
Post Bag. to which are added, TRIES Re-
printed. by Thomas Brown, the younger.
The Mirror of the Graces, or the English
Lady's Costume, by Lady of distinction.
The Poetfcal Works Of Lord Byron, com.
prising Poems, original and translated,
and. English Bards and Scotch Reviewers.
Rose and Emily, or Sketches of Youth, by
Mrs. Roberts, authorcss of the "Teies-
cope for Children"
Flight TO the Moor, or the Vision OF Ran
dalthus. by George Fowler. author of the
Wandering Philanthropist."
The Siege of Rochelle, or the Christian He
roine, "a Novel oy Madame De Genlis.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-11-22

M ANCHESTER TURNPIKE COMPANY.
1FI The AnnEal Meeting of Stockholders
will he held at MIR. BrnsSS's Tavern, i'm a.an.
chester, on the first MonJsk in December next.
Members who cannot attend in person, will. it
rs expected, appoint their proxies. The under
signed requests to b<'furnisaed with evidence
OF shares bought or sold since the last meeting,
TO wit the deed itself or 4 certificate of ats
being on record in the proper Court.
JAMES BRANDER.
Manchester, 18th Nov. 2w.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-11-22
Washington Henry Academy

THE Trustees have appointed Mr.. hu'us
Chandler, principal Tutor, for this Seminary o.
Learning. lie will commence his duties on ,ne
18th day Of january next, and discontinue OH ,ne
18th of December following, making term VI
ten months, after ,leductng one OF the summer
months for Vacation Mr. Chandler VIII teaen
the following branches of Learning, VIM
English, Latin, and Greek Languages, Wrltihs,
Arithmetick, English Compost ION, and 1eoS
raphy, with the use of the GLOBES. Inc ICES
for tuition in any>or all the above Drahcnes'
will be $50, payable in adv nce, Y equal quar-
terly pavmenB. MrtCha96ler produced to the
Board of Trustees, Satisfactory testimoniais' as
well with rqbpect to .lSis mlrals, is to his ca
pacity and success as TED her-fie was edu'
Gated at Yals College, wlsfe he Pok the de-
grces Of BadhelorSap6. Master q Arts. pc
sides the Literary honors conferred on him oy
the College, heNis highly spoken OF by the FRO
fessors. under whorn~he studied.
The situation of the place is pleasant and re-
markably healthy, about ten miles from Rich.
mond, in the county Of Hanove.-. Board, WASH
ing and Lodging inclusive, will be furnished at
the Academy, at $50 for the term, payable as
above.
Board can be also had among genteei families
Of the neighbourbeod, on the same terms.
Any scholar becoming member of the school
will be liable for the fees for the whole term.
THOMAS TiNSLEY,
President Of the Board Of Trustees.
w. II. Academy, oc,.23d. WOW.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-11-22

Whilst in tire campthey have set an example
of subordina;ion and respect for miiitory All
thority to the whole army. The General re-
quests Captain M'Rae, his subalterns, non.
commissioned officers and privatcs, to accept
his wsrnesi thanks, and bids them an atfecti-
onatc farewell.
BY command,
Il. = GAINES, Adj. Gen.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-11-22

ALL persons having Claims against the
estate OF Daniel GusySant,flec'd. late Of the
them forward praberly authenticated, as
this notice will u plead il bar to such as
may not be exhibited OH Or before the 1st
day of March neS.. -
BY the ADMINISTRATORS.
Goochland, Nov. 10th, 1915. (w3w.1
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-11-22
Br ORpRR.
JAHlES 1L.AI!RICE,
Acfing .HsSiStaH: Aojutant General
" Petersburg Yolunteers.n

number of the members of this corps, have
arrived in Pittsburgh on their way home. A
ircAd has favored US with the subjoined copy
ct their discharge, which we present to our
readers, fully persuaded that a grateful people
will delightto cherish the remembrance OF their
patriotic deeds.
[Mycury.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-11-22
-Fsstst. .4dj. Gems. OD3re,
.rJlJoik, l5th NS,. 1913.
GENERAL ORDERS

The army has heard with generous indigna-
ton OF The deSertions which have taken place,
and which threaten, by their tendency, to i'm
pair it's rigour and tarnsh its fame. A spirit
of clemency has hitherto directed every mea-
sure adopted TO correct the mischief. II was
believed, that patriotism, military pride, ard
sease OF personal honor, were sufficient pIedp.
es of the fidelity of an American soldier. It
was hoped too that the mildest punishment
would restrain the thoughtIess few, who, under
the influence of come temporary delusiou might
think of abandoning the STANDARD of their c6un-
try.
This hope has proved .illusory.-The crime
has grown under IMMUNITY, Till the cheek of
every honorable soldier has been flushed with
shame, at the repetition.
The unhappy man who lies a corpse before
you, has tkrice deserted, aud twice been con.
yicted Of the crime. a stern but imperious du-
" forbade the interpolation of the command
ing general to arrest his doom The public
service, the honor of the army, required that
he should die, aud that it should no longer be
doubtful, whether this offence would kcreaf-
ter pass unpunshed--May his blood expiate his
offence, and purify the army Of the contain
nation.
Anxious 10 avert all suffering not required
by the public good, aud under the percussion
that the affecting scene which is nov passing
will attain all ile justisbjects OF example, the
general directs that thee rntences against Viii
Ioughby Msgss, Lemdef. ackson, aud Joseph
Poole, uspended.
10 the President ofthc U. States alone be-
longs the power to pardon. In the confidence
OF their luture good conduct, the general will
ritcrcede in their SehaIf, and supplicatc the
President for forgiveness.
Many persons ae now undergoing punish
mcnt for similar o!!eiiees. The commanding
general INDUCES the hope that they are convin
ced of the improperly of tbeir past conduct,
end will gladly avail themselves Of any oppor-
tunity To manifest their reformation, by their
future deportment.--1hs opportunity he 10
willing to afford them.-lIe therefore RENTS ali
punishments not extending TO death, cashieriug
or reduction, heretofore inflicted by general
courts-nartial, and not yet completely cxecu-
ted Saving only the stoppagcs of pay, to re-.
iu'burse the expences incurred by the United
States.
BT ORDER,
LANES DL1IrRICE,
AIctinS .4ssiStan: .AdLjHfant General
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-11-22
Land fo,. Sale.

pYvirtue of deed of trust executed by
As Bernard Sims, Esq. to the subscriber on
The 2Sd day March, 1912, in order to secure
the payment of two bonds, made payable to
Garter Page, Thomas NJ. Dean and Miller
Woodson, commissioners acting under dea
cree of the Superior Coust ofGhamcery for the
Richmond district, whefeip hte executors of
Alexander Trent, we've Sc0Dplznants and the
representatives of PeterfeId Trent, defendants,
the amount of said bonds 9fSl--1 he first paya-
bic for the sum of fO6l, 10, June ls12-the Sc.
cond bond payable for the sum of 1O6l. 10. June
1913, with interest on said bonds from June
l8l1,-I shall, at Cara, in the county of Cum
oerland, on Tuesday the Esd day of November
next, proceed to sell, to the highest bidder, for
cash, under the said deed oftrnst,
III I-2 Acres of Land.
On the south side of Willis's river, which said
tract was sold by the said commissioners AT
Cumberland courthouse, when the said Bernard
Sims became the purchaser, or so much thereof
as will be sufficient 10 discharge the said ball
ance. with interest and all ccsts attending the
sale of said Tract OF Land.
WM. NJ. THORNTON, Trustee.
IDS.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-11-22
20 Dollars Reward,
For experimenting NEGRO MAN named
Ill A II II Y.

Who eloped from my Plantation on Chiakaho.
mony, the Goth ult He is about 90 years old,
prodigiousiy stout ayd strong made, very
black, has grum look, bad countenance, and
coarse voice, was raised At Col Ambler's quar-
ter near Westham, ,bae-it is probable that he is
gone to Lynehburg, WHO'RE he has some relati-
ons and attempted to reach in boat some
time ago: He had ona pair of new blue and
white Kerscy pantaloons, old dirty looking
coat, and is very dirty and slovenly in his dress
will give the above reward to have him Sc
cured in Jail so that | get him again, and pay
all reasonable expences if delivered to me in
this city.
BENJAMIN Du-vAL.
Richmond, Nov.4 If.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-11-22
Notice.

THE Executors Of the late Mayo G. Watkins
being anxious to close tilerbesiness Of the Es-
tate as soon as possible Hereby notify all those
indebted to the EstatS, TO come forward and
make immcdiste paHncnB;e suits will other.
wise be instituted hndBcrf nately-All those
who have claims aain5t/tho said Estate, are
requested to presehAsksiem Immediately, pro
perly authenticated, and they shall receive
payment.
THOS. d. WATK MS,
ISAAC CURD,
ETechtors,
Geochland, Oct. 22nd, 1873 sw.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-11-22
Narrative Poems

On'the Female Character, in the various rela
tions OF Human Life, including Blanch, & the
Rival Sisters. by Mary Russell Milford.
The Gsntleman's Musical RehoSitorv.
Being a Selection from the Ancient aud Mod
ern Music NJ Erin, with number of Scotch &
Welsh Airs, and several oaiginal pieces by the
Compiler. G.. p. O'Harra.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-11-22
Notice is Hereby Given.
Land for Sale.

4 WOULD wish to seli4en or twelve hun.
m dred acres of Land, lying in-the CSuntv
OF Orange, on the-Kbad eaHing from Swift
Kun to Orange Court Hoysc, and in less than
mile from the'latte3 place The prcater
part of this Land is il its original gr5wth--
ana Tie tract Squal/in value to any high
Land IN the fate There is on it from siy-
~ to seventyAaeres ofthe very first rate low
grounds The Land will be Showed by N.Y.
Self' or III my absence, by MIR. RoBERr
BROCK, living on the premises.
THOMAS MACON.
June IS, 1913.
CIV.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-11-22
Original Letters. &c.

or Sir John Falstaff, selected From genuine
manuscripts, which have been in the possessi-
on OF Dame Quickly and her descendants near
400 years and now dedicated to Master Sam
reiaunde.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-11-22
SKETCHES.

O. the Naval History of the United States from
the commencement of the Revolutionary War
to tin present time; containing detailed ,ac-
counts OF all the Interesting actions of the publ
iic vessels the United States and OF Priva.
teers and an Historical View of the policy &
ctss OF the United States Government, relative
the Naval Establishment Likewise an APP
PENDiX wherein the chiefpart of the .lmpor
tant Documents concerning the Navy are co!lec
ied.-By Thomas Clarke, U. S. Typographical
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-11-22
Travels through the Canadas,

Containing description Of the Picturesque
Scenery OF some of the Rivers and Lakes with
IN account ofthe Productions, Commerce and
inhabitants ofthose provinces. By G. Heriot,
Esq. Deputy Post Master Gen. of British North
Americr
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-11-22
New Publications.

inst Published and for Sale nt SAMUEL
PLEAS<NTs' Bookstore, Richmond,
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-03-08
LINES,
On tie Decrease of DR.. Elliot.

On tie Decrease of DR.. Elliot.
The last end
Of the good man is peace How Calm
his exit
Night dews fall not more gentle on the
ground,
Nor weary WORKOUT winds expire so
soft -
Behold him in the evening tide of life,
A life well spent, whose early care it
His ripper years should not upbraid his
green;
Nv unprrceived degrees he wears away;
Yet, like the sun, seems larger at his
setting
[High III his faith and hopes) look how
he reaCbes
After the prize in view! and, like bird
That's hampef'd, slanggles hard to get
Waist the glad gates of sight are wide
expanded
To let new glories in, the first fair fruits
VI the fast coming harvest.-ihen, Oh
then
Each ear,h born joy grows vile, or dis
appears,
Shrunll TO a thing of nought.--Oh! how
be longs
To have bis passport sign'd, and be dis.
miss'd;
IT'S done !! and now he's happy -
Wesv- York Gazette
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-03-08
From a London PAPER 9fJanuary 4.
MACEDONIAN FRIGATE.

This noble frigate, supposed to be the
largest in the British navy (beins son~-
what larger than the Acasta, now Oh
the American station) was lately rehtted
and repaired at Plymouth, and excited
the admiration Of professional men. Re-
ferring to the Capture of the Guerriere
it has been often observed, that It any
British frigate could cope with the large
American frigates, that frigate was tie
Macedonian. She had l6 guns on her
quarter deck alone. her metal was OF an
extraordinary weight. Captain Garden
is one ofthe bravest officers IN his IA
jesty's service, sc. sc.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-03-08
From the Bu8aioe Gazette, of FEB. Is.
BRITISH ACCOUNT.

oNL iSl1 rkhSSoS
The following was copied from hand.
bill issued at fort George, and turnishc d
US by one Of the Kentucky Volunteers.
1t states that Proctor had his whole forcg
engaged which must have been double
to that OF General Winchester.
A letter from Sandwich, of the Gath
January, 1918, by express states, -" That
at day break on the morning OF the 22i.
Col. Proctor With all his force attacked
the enemy, who were in possession of
the settlement at the river Raisin-the
result of~hich is that the American Ge-
neral Winchester, with his surviving of.
fcers and upwards Of four hundred men
are prisoners of war. The remainder a.
bout the same number, being killed bv
the Indians in their hIsht. Our loss
has been considerable Bat no Officer
is stated to have fallen, Lieut.. Kenne
oftheNewfoundIand Regiments wound
ed, il is feared mor,aliy. Cnlonel Saint
George received four wounds while act
ing very gallantly. The Troops, Ma
rines and Militia displayed great brave
ry, as did also the Indians and this spe-
ci,nen Of wat the enc my MY expect
in that territory may deter them rom
making any further attempts So ~.
1t is stated that Capt. Talon a,d 1t.
Clemon of the 4lst, FrOug hon of the
Royal Artillery, and Lieut. Rolettn OF
the Marines are wountcd."
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-03-08
OuseS to Let.

wish TO let or rent, two BRICK
IT. USES at this placc-onc is fitted
for storehouse, with coun,ins.room,
kitchen, Sc.-thc other would answer
for a family, boarding house, or ta-
vern--anncxed is kitchen, &c. Both
houses are two stories, with cellars,
and to each will be annexed an er closed
lot-they will be let for one or more
years. For further information apply
TO @
Richard Radcliffe.
Fairfax Court. House,
February ~ tawtf"
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-03-08

- other officers Of Harrison's army. -
t'hey were taken in the action OF French
Town on the River Raison the Esd alt
and have marched down tho Lake Erie
to Buffaloe. 1t is said we have lost In
this battle 400 killed and wounded, and
six hundred prisoners Many have died
on their march down the Lake. The
British it is said have lost about three
hundred ia killed and wounded"
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-03-08
ALEXANDRIA.
MONDAY Nu'ch 8
':yo sHfu
rHs VERY AGE & Bo>E OF TIE TIME
us AND "pFs,vNr


b. In answer to several comDl ,iDts
which We have recently received from
some of orr subscribers, who receive
their papers through the Washington
and George Town post Offices, we Can
~nly assure them, that THEN p,sers ave
regularly deposited in the post afice at
this place, end as regularly, We Nave n"
doubt, forwarded to the two fnrmc
places. WHAT ilnpedcs ti,e'r progrcs
after they gel there, it is impossible To-
US ., present g. say. We shaI. ~. i'm
mediate steps however to dist over Il;
obstacle, ard to remove it, # p'antic,-
bic. II the mean tine, we muss cray
the patience and Indulgence of those Q:
our patrons, "hc are subject TO ties
,requen; disappointment. IN the rccc,
tor OF their papers, from circumstances
ever which we cannot as yet, have an'
con;roul.
Mr.. EarIovv's Death, which happene
at a small town in Poland. is ascribCt to
the excessive fatigue which he had s,.f-
fered III his pursuit after the Frcncf
Emporor. 1t is NOT known liz What state
he DIs lett the pegoclssi'n which va,
committed tc Ms charge. Tie proha
biilty il, that no progress mas been made
in it--W lille We atAnnwisdge this
event, as another mel:,;,e hoil evidence
of the trailty ani uDcsrtalnty Of Eunan
life, and sympatilse with chose more
imn9ctiia;eiv Mld sersibir interested il,
Ii, We Cannot, like some others, extend
cur view of it. beyond this bmited circle
of moral Improvement and individual re-
greet, and consider II as great nntro',Gl
csiap,ity. On the contrary, we are ra'hcl
disposed to regard i, Us divine ihtsr-
position between US aud the disg.si,
and ruin, which might otherwise hov.
been brought upon Us by formal ahl-
ance with the French tcspot. lnvr'
are no commercial privileges or adVaL.
,ages which France csn 6 iYe Us b7 treaty
or otherwise, that would be any SOUL
va]ent for the loss of character which
We should incur, by an associst'no with
her in noltics. We shall indeed play
| the harlot, when we consent TO sell our
v;,oin;tv for the tlusef ornaments, the
| silks and the lsces, which the imperial
| pararour may have it in his power to
bestow. Lost indeed beyond redemP-
,;on. will be the character of this natlen
when its name shall be entered upon
the records of history, as the only pee
n]c. who, in an age of unprecedented
political corruption, could be found Coz
rupt enough, to become the voluntary
co.udjutors of NAPOLEON BoaafGr'e,
| The brig Rising States, bound from
this port for Lisbon, has been captures
and sent into Cork.
| BUFFALOE, Feb. H..
owe have this morning received 40
n.rolled American prisoners OF war
| Among them are Gen. Winchester an0