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The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-05-27
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The squadron at the capes OF Delaware have been
reinforced by 3frgates, one bsig sloop and ten
der. They have bpmber OF the very same be-ser
Ia which they iau,fsi us the Chesapeake, aud which,
IS they informed pilot who was on board Of them
they intended to play similar game in the Della
ware. We may therefore expect attempt on
some Of the delenoeless small villages both sides
Of the river. UafehBtan.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-05-27

OeDENsBURc, May 6.---~On Friday
morning last, two gun boats from Brockville,
crossed the river to Morristown, and took
from that place all the water craft. Col.
M'Donald being made acquainted with the
circumstance ordered the boat and canoes
returned the scow, which was also taken,
he says, shall either be returned or paid for
About 30 British boats, have passed or
their way to the lake since our last--e1o pas
sed yesterday.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-05-27
Extract Of a Letter, dated
BALTIMORE, Nav %,

DA LIIMU RE, WAY u, 100
The British are returning TO this place.
An express arrived here at three o'clock
P. M. and brought the news Of their hav-
ing passed Point Look Gu, yesterday, with
fair wind. The people here do not APP
pear to be much alarmed. In consequence
of this information the u. S. troops that
were to have went from this by way of
French town will goby land.''
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-05-27

'auen hands. The conduct Of The Ksn,uc-
XIV troo9s IN dsobeyipg or'ers is astonishing. 1hey
passed the RIVER snd got wi,i,u Two hundred yards
oftle Brisl, ',ri6esv,.a before they disc6ve-
red hey d,o,e ti'em back, spiked their cannon,
aud wistt iss- brought ti,eo, OF But no---they
ten e. fight ~ws, the Indians sad were ied of one
sn'l hail n>,,es. In ihe time the British re
iioreed ad came in their rear, and cut OF teir
retreat. and tt.nHOu have their s,,dso men is all
tia, were siilei except the keotuct;;,ls.
NcRsoLK, May 10.
On Monday afternoon, tine greater part
of the encmy's force left the Bay. There
remain only ship OF tae line, frigates, 2
br'gs. and scho,,ners. 1t is supposed the
ships that have sdiied VIII proceed cd the
pOris recently declared in blockade.
1fr. S,Ucrtchkgf, the Russian Chaucel-
Tor. lef, Washington few days since, in
order TO proceed again on board the Eri-
tish fleet. WHICH having previously proceed
eu down th', bay. 1t is probable tAat Mr.. ).
has s"!owe! them, ami in corrnhnra;ion of
tmS superstition, we rnderstaud that dag
cau'e dow tie bay ON Sunday afternoon
IL j. stated that the principa, obstacle to
AN arm'stice, during the negotiation which
* 10 he opened III Russia. arose from ii de
niand eF ADMIRAL Warren, that durins the
negotiation British ships should be placed
upon the same footing that French ships
are. 10 this proposition the President
might not have considered himself at liber-
" 10 accedc. as the act of congress, inter
dieting British vessels in our waters, is i'm
force. Whether the power of a temporary
suspension Of the act will be given by Con
gress 20 the President, or not, we cannot
undertake to say. That body meet on Mon
day next. LEDGER. 4
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-05-27
NEWPORT. MAY II.

NEWPORT, May II.
carr. seh'r. Good Intent, Stevens, 50
days from St. Salvador, with copper,
bound to Boston. =
The Bonnie Cheyenne sailed from St. Sal
vador about the 18th Feb. with specie, for
England. ..,, 50.
" No certain information had been re-
ceived previous to Capt. Stevens sailing, Of
the frigate ESSEX, but it was believed she
was in those seas ; and a British vessel from
Rio Jauero arrived at Ct. Salvador. the
day previous TO Capt. SIS sailing, and in
formed, that the. Essex had been cruising off
there. The Essex watered at St. Salvador
about the last of November. 81
ALBANY, May II. ;
By gentleman from Sacket's Harbor,
who left that place on Thursday last, we
learn, that the feet and armament sent a
gainst Little York. had returned to that port
on Wednesday. That previous to the eva
cuation of York, our troops had demolished
all the public works at that pFace-ahd
| that all the cannon, military stores and o.
| Their public property captured. were either
| destroyed or bro't away. 80 * Gazette
From ne Utica Gazette Of May IL. q
| For the following we are indebted to q
gentleman who arrived in this village on ga
turday, directly from Buffalo. r.
"Gen. Dearborn and Com. Chaunccy ar
rived from York, U. c. at Fit. Niagara on
Sunday evening. May 9 landed some
wounded men. & wounded British prisoners
Gems. Lewis and Vinder were sent for by
express on Monday evening. after the ge-
neral and commodore had landed at Fort
Niagara, and it is generally believed that
an immediate attack on Fort George was
10 contemplation. They had evacuated
York, after having removed all the public
stores. artillery, arms and ammunition on
board the fleet, and burnt the block hou-
SEES. barracks and kings stores.-The feet
had proceeded for Sacket's harbor With the
captured property on board. which was said
to be immense. 1t was surmised that the
fleet and forces employed in the reduction
of York would, after landing the captured
stores. repair to Fort Niagara to cooperate
in the contemplated attack ON Fort Gorge"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-05-20

The following are the concluding para
graphs of an Obituary Notice O. the late On
BENJAMIN RUSH, which appeared in the
yHl6any Register
"In his death, the science of medicine has
lost one of its main piilarS-thc republic Of
letters, one of her favorite sons--the poo,
and needy 1.-The sick and afflicted, their best
friend, and society one of it's brightest orna-
ments. Although far advanced in the even
ng OF life, he was in the. meridian OF usc.ul-
ness, when the tyrant death. suddenly CALI
ed him, whence he never shall return. D.
Alas. where now is that memory stored with
all the learning Of Greece aud Rome p
Where is that Imagination which traverssc
the universe, asit were, in a pomen'! That
understanding SO eminent FOR arranging and
ccmbining ideas9 That 7vW and those jias-
ions which gave expression 20 the counte-
nance, and rendered the face divinely beau
tiful : Where are those eyes which sparkled
with such lustre, and those lips which when
they uttered could attract and FIX the atten-
ton Of the astcnishcd multitudcl Behold
they are all reduced to a level with their
kindred earth and in a state Of as complete
annihilation, as though they had never ex-
isted.
"rhs feeble, but sincere tribute Of re psct
| for the memory of the deceased, is from the
| pen Of one, who has long had the honor o
| enjoying his friendship and correspondence
! and who wiItryer hold in grateful remcm
/ 5rance that nanie, which is destined to de-
scend with unfadug lustre to the remotes
| ayes"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-05-20

| application oil their governments. This may
we'll be, because the persons discharged
themselves desire Ii and UoLeHfi non ne IN
juria. But suppose the naturalised person:
should refuse to be delivered mp, and should
claim the protection pledged to them by the
law, and in return for their fidelity and SER
vice, would they be given up in that case
Could they be given up consistently with
law, hsnor, or good faith Mr.. g. was care
full in his statement to avoid that view OF
the subject.
But where was his memcry when he as
serted that no ndfiUc americans on board
to be such, lever was for one hour detained
ed" If he will look into the admiralty ar
chieres under his own care, he will see, tia.
native .4meiicans on British ships OF war,
claimed by their government and anxious TO
be given no, have been detained IN the avow-
ed pretext, that they had married or set
tied in Great Britain. We are safe in refer
ring to the Admiralty archieves, because
we understand that original documents
from the British Board of Admiralty, con
tanning the refusals in question 4 the ground
of them. are on the files of the Department
of State.
We quote another passage from MIR. Gro
ker's speech, which we recommend to the
attention OF those, who have laboured SO
much to divide the councils and emEarrass
the measures of their country during the
period of the war
8. rbank God - that house was about TO join
with Immunity on that night ina measure which
would do much 10 tessh the Americans Lesson,
which would PROBABLY induce them to bring the war
TO a terminal on. Their unsnimity thst ocean,
on, would show 10 irlnce 2Ed Ia America, that
they had nothing 10 hope from divisions in The Bril-
uS'i e0upciis y ho' ho hoped should soon hare
20 rejoNe IA the victorious conduct II tho war, he
thotno yietofi.s would 60 so far towards producing
an early mud hororabe peSce, 81 the spectacle ex-
hiblted this night 70 4 neriea. ERd TO Europe, OF
the British Parliament and hstiun, Forgetting all
party distinctions, and Uniting their unanimous ei-
forts, and plsdgeiug tae.r common sentiments, TO
msinsEln TO the utmost, ule just and honorable
cause for winch we are obliged to coDtcnd.--( Hear
ke1r
Ii Ill Americans profit by this lesson, X
act with the unanimity of whlch rhe exam
pie is given, honorably given, by their enc
my, Mr.. c. Will soon sec the war brough;
to a termination.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-05-20
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The ship AeHlne, Capt. Jones, saied from
New Castle oHSUH4Gy iGyf, TO ST Petersburg,
with Messrs. GALLATIN and BAYARD, our
Ministers to Russ,a. and their Secreteries. We
are not without hopes, Of Il ssigenuenrn be-
ing enabled TO dust our differences with G.
Britain, thrQug.etfe kind Offices of the tguper-
or Alexander, the mutual friend OF both cuun-
tries. The best proof Of the sincerity If the
Administration, is the appointment OF BIr.
BAYARD, gentleman who has always been
firm but temperate in his opposition 10 inca
sures which lie could not approve. When we
see the President 80 far forge the feelings of
party, as to appoint such man 10 ou- oi the
most important missions ever authorised by tie
country, We cannot but hail il a. an suspicious
omen; and We earnestly wish 1t may have the
tendency to soften that aspcFity of party, " hich
has too long made us appear as g DIVIDED and
distracted psople.--An ardent desire 10 be OF
service TO the nEtion--to relieve it from q war,
distressing III the extreme--has induced MIR.
BArAEp 20 accept OF the appointment at the
eApence OF his personal interest end CONVENE
ence, and to leave his FANNY aud irie nds. But
bis country viii, 10 doubt, duly appreciate has
motives. The good wishes every real Ame-
Fican accompanies him.
.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-05-20
Statesman.
BALTIMoR E, Msy -.
NATuRAIL ED CITIzENs.

The declaration in the oonclcding paragraph
of Admiral Warren letter to Gen. Miller, I'M
plies the adoption a principle by the British
government extreme injurious to tho safety
and projection OF the United States az this mo-
meat; a. il is calculsted'to deter all naturali-
zed citizens, who We're born subiec,s Of the
Kmg of G. Britain, from defending the soil that
supports, and lie government that projects
item. IL certainly demands that prompt AMI
decisive measures should be adopted by our
government to rstaliate any injuries which that
class o. citizens may suffer rom that cause.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-05-20
VALUABLE PRIZE

The privateer Pau Zones, of New York, has
been spoken within two days sail OF Charleston,
in company with The ship Lord 5ydmouth, her
prize, which she had captured on her passage
from South America to London The cargo
Of the ship consisted OF hides, tsllow, cochine.
al, and eighty thousand dollars in speeje : They
have probsbly both arrived at Charleston era
this--, Re@takeu--Sce ". York head in another
part OF this paper.)
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-05-20

The British attempted, some day, last
week, 70 cut one OF our coasters Which was
laying of the county Of Mathews Che
militia Of that coanty stood TO their arms
and beat OF the enemy : bnf 4a3ne &C our
men was shot through the thigh from The
difference in the show af men which the
barge exhibited ia going nd returning, il
VAS supposed that 6 OF 10 OF their men we're
shot down.
The corpses Of two British scsmes have
been found hoaing on the Bay shorc--they
were supposed 20 have been drowned ia Tie.
desperate attempt 10 swim from their ehip
EnqtVer,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-05-20

of mountains, which branches FROM the roc
Ky mountain range, near the head of Co
| lumbia river, and preserves an irregular
course TO the eastern shore of Labrador
Sol and Igric aiiure.-The soil is generally
good. The agriculture is yet in its infancy
The whole Country, which is cleared, pro
duces. good wheat, Indian corn, fax and
grass in abundance. Hops of good quality
grow spontaneously, also plums, mulberries,
blackberries, strawberries, raspberries and
grapes. Orchards begin to bear fruit
Peaches, cherries, and currants are sbun.
dant Good pork is often fattened entirely
in the woods.
From the eastern boundary of the pro-
vince, TO lake Ontario, the northern bank of
the ST. Lawrence is laid out into regular
counties and townships; the land is fertile.
and under good cultivation. There are be-
tween so and 40 mills i'll this extent. Good
roads have been opened, bridges we'll con
structed, and comfortable houses erected tor
the settlers. North OF these townships is a tier
OF more than 20 others, most OF which front
on the Ottwas river. Settlements have com-
menced iii these, ard, from their soil, and
the advantages of their situation, they will
probably soon become hourishing populous
towns.
LIZ - a AAN DeRg Va Shiili - 'SiI ANhbf
narrow harbour, Oh the northern shore OF
lake Ontario. 1t is formed by the country
of Prince Edward, is large peninsula, run
ming out eastward from the northern shore
of The lake. The eastern end OF the PENN
sula, is called Point Pleasant--From Point
Pleasant to the western end or head OF the
bay is SO miles. IL is navigable the whole
distance for the vessels of the lake. The
peninsula forms three townships, Amelias
burg, Sophiasburg aud Marysburs. At 10
great distance from the commencement OF
the peninsula, it becomes SO narrow as TO
form short portage from the head of the
bay into the lake. The towns, which front
the north side of the bay, are Sidney, Thur
low, AdoIphustown, and fredericksburg.
little west of portage, Trent river supplies
the bay with the waters of Rice lake.
canal has been proposed across the portage,
which would convert the peninsula into a
large island.
Dl:aerGLs.-Iron is ABUNDANT, but it IS not
wrought in the province.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-05-20
ACARp.

May s, 1871 =
We, his Britannia Msiesty's Prisoners Of
War, lately captured of Newport News, on
the 18th Of April, belonging to his Britain
mic Majesly's ship Victorious, consider it a
duty incumbent On US 20 return our most
sincere thanks for the very kind and strict
attention shewn to us through the country
which VIC have come through; and more
especially by the Gentlemen OF Richmond.
WIN. NEW, Serg' Of
EoyaI Marines, &c. &c.
Mr.. Andrew Moore,
Marshal Of the District
of Virginia.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-05-20
OsNEAI x

The following letter from General Miller to
Admiral Warren, WA sent with flag 10y Ma
Jor SHnson, with Instructions to proceed with
all possible despatch 10 tl- Admiral ship, ,hat
the protection OF the Government u the Unaed
States might be extended III time TO detcnd q
citizen from danger, which was then believed
70 menace hlm.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-05-20
HEAD QUARTERS,
RALTINOaU, May 9th, 1918,
SIR

1t becomes my duty 20 represent to your
Exceilsncy, that . citizen Ufthe United States
Snd an inhabitant OF uayre.de-Grace, Tor the
last Is years, named 0'NEALE, has been re-
Gently taken IN arms and AZ ce cncc o. his pro.
periy and ia,Uily 8. tbat place. by detachment
nom his Britanuic ~ eiestys feet, serving UNI
der your command, and that the said O'Neale
has been menaced with immediate and c. pitai
punishment, ~ traitor 90 The Government OF
his britan &c At>jeety, ON TIE ground This be-,
ing ty birth an freshman.
Nothing IN the course Of public duty would
be more painful to me, than the cbisa,ion of
resorting - the Law of retaliation, on this o. on
any other occasion /; hut. sir, in the event Of
oNesIe's execution, painful as may be the du-
", It becomes unavoidable, md 1 am authori-
sed and commanded to state to your Excellen-
cy, that British subjects shall be selected by
lot or otherwise, and Immediately execu.ed
1t IS Tor yyur EXcellency 10 choose whether
character OF such barbarism be or be not Civ
en- to tie war waged under your immsdiaie di-
rection.
beg, cir. tlatyou will do me the homer to
accept tpe assurance Of my very great Expect
and consideration.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-05-20
HENRY MILLER,
Bfigadier General
MS EXcELLENer,
Sir John Borlaas Warren, &c. Ge. &c,


Sir John Borlass Warep, &c. Gc. &c,
The following IS Admiral IVsrrens answer,
HIS MIJEsY1's SHIP SAS DOMINGO,
Che.e1lease, Dlay 10fh, 1918.
have to acknowledge the receipt Of your
letter of the 9Th iast. respecting Il man FAMED
ONeale. take by adetechment from the squad
con under tie orders OF Rear Adroirai Cock
burn. his 'an has been released, upon the
application q the Magistrates OF Hsyre,de-
Grace, parole.
was not informed Of tbs man being an I.
rishmsn, or G would certainly have ben de-
tanned 70 scc0unt to HE sovereign and country,
tor being in arms against the British colors.
have the honor to be,
Sir,
Your mos, obj huu bic servant,
JoHN BoRLASE WARREN.
BETc. GEN. AlELLRR,
Commander IN Chif
9he u. S. forces az Baltimore.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-05-20

The ground and principle of the war, as now
exhibited blythe American government Is pain
ly and ncOEtestibly this
America is at war with Great Britain for Che
liberty of Withdrawing British subjects trJta
the allegiance they owe to their native country,
and Great Britain is at war with America for
the maintenance of her undoubted right TO the
services OF her own subjects.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-09-20
would Sell
ABOUT 200 ACRES OF
ROSE-HILL LAND,

Or less--includiDg on Dogue Run and
on the Colchester and New Turnpike
Roads large parcel ofexcellent Nea-
dow Land, about ls acres lprt bably)
OF which are well taken with Timothy
and Clover considerable part OF
which, is new land, and was all sown
last fail. On which are lengthy ditch
e.. Some Of the other land is covered.
There is lasting Spring net very far
frem the road, which is we'll known to
be much travelled by stage passengers
and many others, besides a great mum
Der of wagons. The bes, ofthe wood
land will be Included, and several beau
tiful sites, commanding distant views
of Potomac, and other notable places
This is to ALL pleasing, heal
thy situation, has fruitful soil, is ca
silly improved, and is adapted to Glover
and Plaster: To suit purchasers, this
land may be divided into pretty large
or very small lots Apply to the sub
scriber on the premises.
II. Toler.
Rose Hill, Fairfax, near Alexandra
September Is. Paw.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-09-20
From the Boston centinel.
GENERAL HEATH,
ON THE CONDUCT OF THE
WAR.

~ The following essay is copied
from the last CHRONICLE. Its well
known signature .hews it to be from the
pen of an aged and respectable fellow
citizen, who devoted seven years OF bis
life to the active service of his country
whose republicanism has been the
theme Of the eulogy of the present war
men and whs would have supported
the existing national administration, had
its conduct been just or meritorious--
But who, from his convictions Of the
contrary,recently refusedto give his cleo
toral suffrage for the reelection OF JAS.
MADISON, the AUTHOR of the present
immsrsl war, and who is now dellneat-
ing the wretched folly & stupidity with
which it 6as been conducted. Yet. in
spite of the example and precepts ofthis
venerable military sage, the American
people are called upon bv the hirelings
of administration, whose daily bread
ceases with the war, to idolize this war
maker; to encourage his wretched war
managers and to contribute to the sup
port of war thus waged, and thus ma
naged! o shame, shame
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Fairfax Races.

THE Jockey Club Races Will COM
4 mence on THURSDAY the 23d day
Of September over handsome course.
The subscriber feels justified III say
ing that, from the great number o.
horses that will be hsre, there will be
great sport
On Saturday the 18th, Purse for
the Gate moaey, free for any horse
mare or gelding-ketoh ridcrs-two
rounds to heat snd repeat, making one
and half mile. to the heat. Entrance
10 dollars.
Persons disposed to rent Booths can
do SO by application to
John Maddux,
Proprietor Of the Course.
Fairfax . cour,As so Va dir
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enter here into, and perform all
kinds of contracts with those OF this
Island, both faithfully fulfilled, un-
der tho loyalty of the Spanish honor
and the protection Of Government ;
and all kind Of freedom and assistance
will be granted to their persons and
Interests.
/" Expecting those sentiments 4
liberal behaviour will meet your Ex-
celleney's appreciation. and that the
same will be observed with Spanish
subjects from that island trading in
your ports. agreeable to the British
laws. | have the honor to be, &c.
&c.
(Signed)
/" ALEXANDER RAMIREZ.
Intend. Gen. Porto Rico.
+" To his Eccellency the Coo. OF
the Island Of Jamaica, &c. &C
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Country Gazette. S Dotiars.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20.
Joseph Vaudeville,

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Corner of King e Fairfas-sfreefs,
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50 dozen Hibberts Old London Brown
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900 ID. Bengal Indigo
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5000 ID. Goshen & Rhode .IslandCheese
500 bush. ground alum Salt
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