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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-13
BIZ THE LAST Mails.
LATEST FROM THE ESSEX FRI
GATE.
Messenger.
NEWPORT. Dec. 4.

NEWPORT, DeC. 4.
BY the ship Criterion, Capt. Clarke, which
arrived at this port on Thursday last 90 day 5
from Tuichuana, (coast of Ch;lD we have
received the following late news from the
Essex Frigate.
Capt. Clarke was informed in August
last, by our Consul at Santiago Tin Chilly
that the frigate Essex. Captain Porter, had
captured during her cruize OH the Leeward
coast. and at the Galapagos Islands, Eight
English whaling ships.s
Capt Porter experienced no difficulty i'm
obtaining men; he had fitted out three
of his prizes, and had upwards of 500 men
on board the Essex.
The American Consul at Valparaiso had
received information from the consul at Bue-
nos Ayres, that the Phoebus frigate of SO
guns, & the Chernb & Racoon Shops of war
OF 20 guns each had left Rio Ianiero on the 5th
of July. bound round Cape Horn to intercept
the Essex.
Capt. Clarke was also informed by the
Consul, that he had received information
from our consul at Bucnos Ayres stating,
that an American frigate lprooably the Con
gress] had captured, off the River Plate in
August last, an English ship, bound to Eng
land, with 5 100000 in specie On board.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-13

There were seventy.one members its
the house OF delegates. exclusive of the sew
en- from Allegheny county, FIVE of whom
were on the spot, three of them democrats.
Previous to qualification, short debate
took place at the instance of General STAINS
bury, on the subject of the election in Allc-
ghany, but it was deferred, on the suggestion
OF member, in which all parties seemed 10
agree, until the members returned from
that county were called TO qualify. The
returns from this county stood last. and af-
ter the members of the next preceding
county had qualified, M. + Dorsey moved
to proceed to the appointment of speaker.
Upon this motion, long debate eDsued
Messrs. Johs II. Thomas, Herbert, Wilson
and k'lgour speaking on the f. deral side, &
Messrs John t. Mason, T. b. Dorsey and
General Stansbury on that of the democrats.
The federal gentlemen contended that the
return having been signed by majority Of
the presiding judges was trina fOeie evil
oence OF the rights ofthe persons by them
returned toqualify. The republicans con-
tended that neither return was legal aud to
my mind their arguments were irresistible
Inc motion, however, was negatived, every
federal member voting against it. Mr.. Han
son Thomas then moved that the delegates
from that county returned by the four juds-
es quaiiiy; upon which MIR. I. b Dorsey
meved, suggesting that his motion would SUI
Persede the necessity of the former, that the
legality OF the returns from Allegheny coun-
y should be decided before any of the dele
gates returned were permitted to qualify.
At tins moment left the House, and did
MT hear any further discussion of the SUBJ
ject: but / have been informed that Mr..
Dorsey's motion did not prevail The two
federal members present were then qualified
and the House proceeded to organise itself,
by e'appointing their former speaker,
clerk, assistant Clerk, and sergeant at arms.
There is no doubt from the disposition of
the House, as manifested On this day, that
'hey viii 30 through but venture to assert
that there will be found a redeeming spirit
In the Senate, and that they will meet. with
becoming frmness, any exigency which
may grow out ofthe present dispute"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-13
PErKRspuRc. Dec. 8.
MARiNE NSws

The sloop Har1ot; ofthis port captain t.
w. Warrel, has arrived at Philadelphia with
load of Coal, after short passage. Capt.
w. passed three ships, three briggs and two
tenders in Lynhaven bay, but was not disco
yered. The next evening after leaving The
Capes, capt. w fell in with the schooner
Experiment, which had been taken on the
Friday morning preceding. The prize crew
on board the Experiment being in a state of
mutiny, Claimed the assistance Of capt. w.
which he cheerfully rendered, and succeed
ed in retaking her--and after securing the
prize master and one man below, delivered
her mp to the officers. Capt. w. supplied
the Experiment with an anchor, cables,
&c. &c. she being without any.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-13
ANOTHER POST OFFICE ROBBEBY!!
100 Dollars Reward

ON the 25th of September last Letter was
~ put into the Richmond Post Office by my
son r. C. Mayo, directed to Mrs. A Mayo, az
the Hot Springs, enclosing two notes OF tho
Bank of Virginia, of S1O0ieach, of the following
description, viz. Letter 2. No. 529, payable 70
Francis George, dated f7th Of February. 1918.
One other note of samsfamount, letter D. No.
$50, PAYABLE to Francs George, dated 18TH of
February, lS13.-Which said Letter has not
been heard of since. reward of s so Will be
paid on the restoration of the letter and its con-
tents, and for the conviction of the thief the al
bo'e sum of 500 viii be paid
JOHN MAYO.
Dc 9. 3w.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-13
WAsH1NeroN Cry, Dec. 10.

No business of moment mas as yet publicly
made its appearance in either House of Con
gress and it will probably be some days be.
fsre it does. y message of confidential
Dature was Yesterday transmitted by the
President to both Houses, or which they sat
with closed doors not much longer than it
would take to read message OF twice the
length of this paragraph Conjectures are
various the general conjecture. whether,
correctly or not we have no means of judg.
ing, favors the belief that the President has
recommcnded to Congress to lay an En-
barge on all unarmed vessels in our waters.
Nat. Int.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-13
LATEST FROM ENGLAND AND PoR.
TUGAL.

The brig Tybee, Captain Read. arrived
at this port on Thursday, so days from Lis
bon. Mr.. Nicholas Thorndike, jr. of Bever-
ly passenger in this vessel. has politely ia
vored the Editors of the Mercury with Lon
don papers TO the 14th ofOct.
Mr.. rhorndike being in Lisbon only few
hours, was unable to obtain any papers. He
verbally reports, that about the 9th of Octo
Der Lord Wellington was before Bayonne
which it was said would soon surrender -
That the French had again been defeated in
endeavoring to relieve Pampeluna. A let
ter from an English officer in the allied ar,
my before Pampeluna, stated, that although
the garrison was very much reduced. yet
the prevalent oninion was, that il would
hold out 80 days longer.
We do not observe single article in our
London papers on the subject of the Russian
mediation.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-13
MARYLAND LEGISLATURE.
Erfraet 20 the Editors offhe Bar. mir,

ELIFatE 70 INC EdWoTs or fhe Dat. TThig,
dated Annapolis, Dec. s.
In compliance with my promise, sit
down 20 give you as correct sketch Of the
legislative proceedings of this day as my in
dispensible duties will permit.
Ten members appeared in the Senate,
and, after qualifying, appointed DIR. Elijah
Davis Of Hartford county their president
and re"appointed all their former officers.
They also appointed Mar. Thomas Hawkins
of Frederick county to fill the vacancy &C.
casioned by the resignation of the SEINE gen.
tleman. A letter Of resignation from Mr.
Bruce, dated in October last, wasreceived,
but not acted upon. In all probability the
wo other vacai cies in the Senate will be
hlled by new appointments tomorrow.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-13
IN SENATE.
Wednesday, December 8.

Wednesday, December 8.
Mr. Campbell from Ten. MIR. Goldsborough
from Md. and Mr.. Stone from N Carolina, APP
peared and took their seats
MIR Biedsoe was appointed on the part Of
the Senate on the committee to examine enrol.
led bills.
Several of the standing committees were
appointed, and resolutions laid on the table
for appointing Committees on various parts
OF the Presidents, Message.
ThursS December 9.
Mr. German, trop New York, and Mr. Hun
ter from Rhode Island, appeared and took their
seats
So much of the Presidents Message as re .
spects our foreign relations, was referred to
Measrs' Bibb, of Georgia, Taylor, Chace, Bled-
soc, Brent, Anderson, and Brown.
SO much OF the Message as relates to Mill
taiy Affairs, was referred to Messr, Worth
lngton, Turner, Lacock, Campbell and Robin.
son.
So much of the Message as relates to the
Naval establishment, was referred to Messrs
Gaiilard, Tait, Fronlentin, Morrow, q Howell.
confidential message was received from
the President, and the-deors closed for short
time thereon.
Friday, December 10.
The Senate proceeded to the appointment of
Chaplain, when the Rev. John Breckenridge,
having majority ofvotes, was elected
Alter the transaction of some unimportant
business, motion was made to adjourn to
Mondsy next, which was negatiyetl, and
Inc Senate then adjourned till tomorrow.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-13
TRCIIMSFH

Many having expressed doubts that TIE
cunseh was notkilIed in the battle of the
Sth ult near he Morayian Towns in Cana
da, we are induced today the following state
ment OF facts beforetAr readers, in proof of
his death-they were obligingly furnished
by an officer of Colonel r. NJ. Johnson's re-
gIment. The death of this e. eat man (for
he was truly such) is desirable on no other
account, than mis- hostility to the Ameri-
cans, and his tupereminent abilities to unite
the various Indian tribes against US. The
mead being killed, the confederacy is broken,
and we may calculate on "A lasting peace on
WI HOhuers' FRANK. .drgnS.
EVIDENCE.
lst General Harrison examined the In
dian said to be Tecumseh, and positively
stated he had no doubt on the subject. I'd
AT the same time several British officers
stated 1t positively be him. Sd. Shane the
halt Indian, has BEEN acquainted with lie
cumseh Tor 20yeaFs-hs states it to be him.
4th. Drownyard, a.~Frenchman taken at
Detroit and made prisoner of war, escaped
from the Moravian Towns on the day Of the
battle, examined the dead body and stated
1T to be him. 5th. The British Indian in
teTpreter was wounded in the battle and
died in two or three days after it :--before
his death, Doctor Richardson asked him If
Fecumseh was dead H--FIe replied that he
was, and fell by his side. 9th When cap
tain Richard Price was about two miles be-
low the ground on which the battle was
fought, he met man going that way, who
told hun he heard that Tecumseh was dead
and that he was going to see for himself, for
he knew him. On his route, he was accom-
panied by Captain Price to whom he des
cribed minutely Tecumseh's dress, and some
marks when they arrived where the dead
"dy lay the man examined it aud pronoun.
ced it t. be him--the dress and marks fit
| ed exactly. This so far convinced Captain
Price that he had not a solitary doubt on the
subject.
Canada must be conquered, or we stand
disgraced in the eyes Of the world 1t is "a
| rod held ont over our heads''--a fortress
which haughtily frowns upon our country,
and from which are disseminated through
out the land, the seeds of disaffection, sedi
ton, and treason. The fortune Of the war
IS staked upon its acquisition. The national
safety, and honor, and glory are lost, if we
do not win this splendid prize. Let, then,
every nerve be strained and every faculty
exerted Tor its attainment.
NaHoHGl Advocate.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-13
NORWICH. Dec. 1.

Mr.. VIM. Maytom, second master Of II. NJ. ship
Ramalies, who was some months prisoner of war
in this place, and who left here in expectation Of
exchange by the AnalostaD, cartel, bnsbcen de-
tanned and put into close confinement Il Proyi-
dence, hostage for the safety OF Joshua Penny,
whom our readers will recolect taken from his
house on Long Island, some time last summer, by
order Of Sir Thomas Hardy, who then commanded
IN thia at
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-13
D. c g..

Lock HARBoR, Dec ,, 1918
TAKEN from Mrs. Mixen's Isaac, alias
FreelAnd's Isaac, and Holly's Julius, alias Slut
tering julius, the following property, to wit
Twenty Bushels of Corn,
And the greater part of YOUNG BEEF, and
Tallow, weighing about The said Beef
attempt was made u claFfy tie TaIlow il be.
ing so badly done ftill ktrendthened the sus-
picion of its being sbien. also took from
John cox's Harry, about 9GSHEL OF CORN.
The whole OF said Corn cIusive, will be sod,
at this place on the 9th January 1t, 1914.
10 o'clock A. VI The said Beef and Talinw
being "Perishable articles" have already been
sold.
PAUL c, C JONES, "a
Inspector Of Boats. =
Dec. l3. WOW.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-13
LATE FROM SOUTH AMERICA.

Capt. Clarke, of the ship Criterion from
Tulchuana, (Chil) which he left Sept 10th,
informs, that that place was taken on the
27th of March last by the Kings party, con-
sisSlng OF $500 men; and retaken on the 29th
OF May, by the patriots, consisting OF $50
men. he patriots continued to be very
successful. Captain Clarke was informed
by the American Consul, that severe bat
tie was fought in June last, at town called
St. Carlos, about 20 leagues in the Country,
between the Patriots and the Kings party,
in which the latter were defeated with the
loss of 100 killed and wounded
The SITUATION OF the inhabitants on the
coast Of Chill was very distressing the Kings
party weres very severe in the punishment
of those who fell into their power, and the
patriots were much embittered against the
kings party, and the priests.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-13
December II.

The House Of Representatives, we're occupied
gain part, Of yesterday on confidential business -
The galleries cleared about half past one o.
clock, and the House remained in eonclave until
late hour. Such public businessR was worth report
ing viii be found under our Con gressional head.
4
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-13

The English ship Isabella, Of London from
Port Jackson, with IS, 900 seal skins, go tons
oil, and SO or 10 do. pearl shells) was strand.
ed ON one OF the Falkland Islands last May !;
her officers, passengers and crew were saw.
ed from their perilous situation by the brig
Ninian. Barnard, of New-York, who ut the
time OF preserving them, informed of the war
between the United States and Great Bril-
tain. In return for this humane act the of
ficers. &c. of the Isabella took possession of
the Ninian, and carried her TO Eagle Island,
from whence she was sent to England
bon prize! .NationaiLn teligencer.
Bear this Gardeners, Dyou can-Was
raised this season in West GAINESVILLE, Ohio,
by Captain Thomas Wicknam, BEET two
foot three inches and half in circumfer.
ence, weighing - pounds.
Messenger.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-13

" hS Legislature or North carolina
have agreed to a Memorial 10 the President
OF the United States on the subject of the
defenceless situation of that State, less OBJ
Jectionable in terms than the remonstrance
originally proposed in the Senate by Mr..
Bruton. la the memorial agreed to they
state the unpropected situation of their sea
coast, the apprehension of a visit from the
enemy's cruisers, and ask of the President
to state promptly whether or not it is the
intention of the general government to ex-
tend TO North Carolina the requisite pro-
lection. Gen. Calvin Jones was appointed
the bearero OF the Memorial to the Presi-
dent, anc left Raleigh on Thursday last, for
the seat of the Federal Government.
In the House of Commons of North Caro-
lima, on Monday 29th ult. Mr. Drew's rcso
buttons experimenting the conduct of David
Stone, Esq. Senator from that State, for cer-
tain votes given In Congress, were indefi-
III ely qostponed-by vote of II to So
and in the Senate, on Tuesday the 3Oth,
Mr.. Branch submitted proposition for the
appointment OF joint committee tn consi-
der the propfiety of taking into considera-
ton the late political conduct oflDavid Stone,
Esq. which was agreed to--S0 to 25-and on
Thursday was likewise agreed to in the
House of Commons--64 to 90.
u A BIBLE SOCIETY has been form,
ed IN North Carolina, on principles similar
10 those which have prevailed in other
parts of the Union-and at a meeting at
Raleigh on Tuesday evening last (compos.
ed of Members of the Legislature and 9TH
ers) the Officers Of the Society were appoint
ed, and nearly four hundred dollars subscrib
cd.
Some letters from Liverpool are made 10
confess that all the political parties in Eng
land allow that the official statement ofour
foreign relations discovers "no unity of mea
snres with France" Why Cannot parties at
home discover the same dignity in our adj
mmlstration, and employ such language as
may oblIge England to have no hopes from
the CORFU ption of our country, and every
hope from its honorl AS loue as we see
the influence ofany men against the claims
OF our country, SO long we may expect our
'saims will be denied.
ESser Register.
The American people reward their her
roes for taking vessels, in the same way
the British do their officers for losing them
Trenton True dny.
Itcaptain Garden is so highly honored fol
losing one vessel, what distinctions may mol
captain Barclay expect, who lost whole
heetf 10.
A file mandatory is in full ard success
fui operation at Union Village, Washington
county New YorkAr-Eet John Bull gnaw
this. II.
a pin mandatory IS established neal
Bostcn--This win prick Johnny to the quick
ID.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-13
rnE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE

Will speak for itself. We have seldom seen
more crpious, and yet more concise state.
paper. 1t is a great deal in small compass
anil embraces very many subjects of the high.
est importance to the nation Among these the
one most Immediately interesting is, We think,
that of Retaliation. 1t opens wide field for
discussion. We are glad to find the President
so determined on that point But he may cal
culate to have all the tories in the country a
gainst him; which is. however, a blessing.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-13
Ca1LL1corHK.D Dec 1

49,, =, NdILLIcoTHF, Dec. I.
Owing to the system of retaliation adopted by
our government, the British officers at this place
have been put into close confinement, as hostages
Tor those confined in Canada by order Of Sir Geo
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-13

The secret business before Congress is con
jec,ured to be an Embargo. We hope it may
SO turn out. That measure ought to.have been
adopted at the last session. However, better
late than never Let the smuggers and Hall
fax Boys look to themselves.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-13
VIRGINIA ARGUS.
VIRGINIA 'LEGIsLAruRE.
RIc HIM Nd.
MONDAY. DECEMBER II.

JAMES BARBOUR, Esq. was on Saturday
reelected Governor of this Commonwealth
for the ensuing year-The votes were for
James Barbour l33-For James Peasants,
jun. s3--scattering 2.-[Mr. P. was not
candidate
On the same day, ARTHUR SMITH, Esq.
of Nansemond, was elected a Councillor, to
supply the vacancy occasioned by the death
of Gen. James Wood.
No very important business has as yet
been transacted by either branch of the Lee
gisla,ure. The House of Delegates have
been almost exclusively engaged in receiv-
ing and referring petitions to the several
committees The Senate adjourned on Sa-
turday to the 9th inst.
We learn by letters from New York that
accounts from London have been received
there by way of Lisbon as late as the middle
of October, in which it is stated the British
Government have refused to send commits
sioners to treat with Messrs. Bayard and A
dams, alleaing that they risk nothing in
war with the u. States-and have no con
sessions to offer us, &c. that if we have any
propositions to make they are willing to hear
us.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-13

Our Army having gone into quarters,
the tories are quite in spiris. We should not
be surprised to hear ola jubilee among his ma.
jesty's allies at Georgetown on the Potomac.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-13

o." OBSERVATIONS on No. ". of Mr..
CHESS address, by "a CoRREsPoxpRxT," in
our next.
Mr.. CHESS ADDREss, No. V. en- Mon
day.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-13

Dec. l3.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-02-19

equally unexpected and u~naccountable, if
the blockade is TO be permanent. If
Great Britain required supplies of pro-
visions for the peninsula, which her per
hitting our vessels TO pass unmolested
proves she did, how is the. conduct of
the admiral 20 be accounted for
If we were permitted to hazard a con.
lecture upon this subject, it would be that
the blockade has been instituted under
the expectation of a French feet in the
Chesapeake, and vessels are prevented
from sailing in order that information
might not DC obtained, of what point the
British force IS stationed. This IS how
ever only a conjecture on our part, for
perhaps the character Of the war is about
10 De changed. Heretofore we have felt
httls of its effects our valuable coastiDg
trade, which is more important than ma
~ imagine, has as yet been subject TO
but slight interruption. With the force,
which rom the British prints, we under
stand is on the way to our coasts, we may
look for a blockade from New-York TO
St. Mays.
Ne understand that aGmisd Warren
has addressed a letter to the naval and
m%ilitary commanders at this place, noti-
fying that the Chesapeake is in a state OF
rigorous blockade.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-02-19
NOTICE.

a IL those indebted to the late firm Of
n Daniel linn, g Co. and to the pre-
Sent firm of linn, Nadenbousch, So Co.
are requested to make immediate pay
ment, as a dissolution of partnership will
take place in April, and we are dcsirous
OF closing our business as speedily as pos
sible. Those who fail to comply with
this notice, need not expect any further
indulgence.
ZINN, NADENBOUSCH, & Co.
Martinsburgh, Feb. 10, 1913.