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The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1813-07-02
'aSIRIONBLE HIT EACTO.
RY,
SAMUEL D. HARPER

Fair7ar sfreef, AlerandTia,
EH AS on hand and intends constantly to
Nh keep a general supply of the most
fashionable HATS, which he offers for
sale, wholesale and retail, at reduced pri-
Ces.
Country Merchants can be supplied on
good credit.
He has also large supply of WOOL
HATS. which he will sell by the case or
smaller quantity.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1813-07-02

l ann authorised to purchase To-
BACCO, and will thank those who
wish to sell to give me call.
ROBERT YOUNG.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-09
TORPEDOl

We are happy to inform the public (says
a writer in the N. Y. Evening Post) that e
torpedo has been invented by gentleman of
New-York, simple in its mechanicism and
powerful in its effect. and which upon trial
has been found to exceed The most saDguine
expectations of the inventor. The expert
ment was made by placing The torpedo IN the
river and by letting a raft float over it CO.
tvered with stones of various magnitude.
The instant the raft came in contact with
the torpedo, most dreadful explosion took
place, throwing the raft and stones in vari-
Gus directions, and some of the stones at a
very great distance. As harbor defence
nothing can be more efficient or useful. Tho
expence of constructing a thousand would be
but trifiing, and with tenth part OF that
number the city of New-York might be eff
fectually secured from any attack of an in
va2ing fieet-Geyernment will doubtless
take the subject into consideration, and indi
viduals are already preparing to expel a
cruel and ferocious enemy from our coasts.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-09
PH1LADELpHrA, Aug. {

The accounts from Europe brought by the
schr. Hope, are not Particularly interesting,
yet there are some facts from which impor
tant deductions may be drawn. The Ham,
burghers are to be severely mulc.ed for their
Cossac dinners. The Swedish treaty is an
other proof of the profigacy OF the BRITISH
government x it's allies. Without consult
ing or even mentioning the matte to the
court of Denmark, the Russians and Swedes
agree to take from the Danes the whole Of
the kingdom of Norway. The English go
vernment have negotiated a loan tor 50 mil
lions sterling. equal tue hundred d tii,-
fy one millions Of collars, Cor the current
year. yet their friends in this cpuhtry clainor
against our government for having borrowed
tauenty seueh millions within year, not one
tenth as much.-Let it be remembered that
up to otir latest London dates. the English
government had not been invited to the con-
tihental negotiations fer peace.
PresS.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-09
ANOTHER MEASUREMENT COR
RFCTRD

1t appears that in secret session the other
day, in the House of Representatives, in the
course of the debate OH the Embargo, Mr..
Benson, OF New York, very plainly insinua-
ted, that the President had recommended
an Embargo, at the instance or under the
influence of the petsdasions of mercantile
gentleman from New-York, and that this
gentleman some days previously communi 1.
Gated to friend his knowledge, derived
from the President himself, that AN Embar
go would be recommended before the con-
clusion of the session. This assertion, it may
be naturally supposed, excited no little sur
prize, and produced an enquiry into the cir
cumstances by those who disbelieved the
statement. The result ofthis enquiry prov
ed the statement Of Mr.. Benson, so far as
The President was concerned, to be without
foundation and Mr. Benson, himself rose in
the House, day or two afterwards, corS
rected hrs statement, aud acknowledged
that the gentleman, from whom he had re-
ceived the representation, had called upon
him and said his remarks were certainly
misunderstood, having never heard that any
such information had been communicated by
the President. Mr.. BfBB, on this, compli-
mented Mr.. Benson Oh his candor in cor
recting his former error, and added, that he
stated. upon authority which could not be
disputed, that so far from any intimation ha :
vipg been given by the President to the mer
chant in question Of his intention to recon.
! mend an Embargo, the President had not
4, Gu or had any communication whatever,
directly or indirectly, with this individual.
This statement of facts, which cannot be
disputed, shews on how trivial grounds the
most serious charges may be founded
We have thoughtit proper thus to notice
this incident, in justice to the Executive, be
l cause some Of the factious prints have seized
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-09

We have not within day or two heard
OF any movements Of our armies 10 any di
rection. The time for action, however,
approaches and we momentarily expect
to hear news of the progress Of the war
from more than one quarter.
1t is said, and we believe correctly, that
the SECRETARY OF WAR is about 10 pro
coed in person to the Northern frontier, to
be nearer the seat Of War, and with the
greater dispatch and effect TO perform the
functions of his station, at this moment so
important to be discharged with promptie
tude and decision. We have not heard at
what point the Secretary will locate him
self, or whether it be not lis purpose to ex-
anime in person the state Of our various
frontier positions.
General WILKINSON, who is now in
this city, will proceed in few days for the
lines.
General HAMPTON, is now in Burlington,
at the head Of large force, into which
the papers state he has already infused ad
ditioaal spirit, and much stricter discipline
ethan before characterised, Nat. mt
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-09

Handed az Gardeners Island. I'm tie morn
ling they found themselves within reach O
the guns of the Families, and deemed it ne
cessary to quit their boat. The crew, con
sisting of midshipmen and five or six men,
Immediately proceeded to Gardnei's house,
where they found first and third lieutenant,
the sailing master. and five men of the
Families. The midshipman on entering,
told the firt lieutenant that he and his corps
were Americans, and they were his prison.
ers; and that he had his choice, either to
be paroled, or to go with him TO the Anne
rican squadron. The lieut.. at first hesitat-
ed; bu., on being told that he must answer
him Immediately. the lieut.. concluding. !
suppose, that he had number of men be-
sides on the island, considered it most pru-
dent for himself aud men TO be paroled,
which they did.-They then left the house
finding themselves sufficiently strong, took
the boat belonging to our men, and went off
to the Families. Our men took whale boat
from the island Git being impossible to return
at that time, the enemy were SO situated)
and started for Sag Harbor; but soon dis
covered they were pursued by il barges
from the enemy. The militia, however,
prevented their landing there, and protect
ed the barses.
They all started in the night together,
passed the enemy and arrived safe.
Aug. 2.-Com. Decatur has sent a flag off
to- day--the purPort have not learnt-but
think probably to obtain satisfaction for the
prisoners, taking his boat after being parol
ed. @
A "a and frigate off Gardeners Island,
which / suppose constitutes the present force
of the enemy. Coiumtiun.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-09
SUPPLYING TIE ENEMY.

By agentleman from Hal;e-x, late prisoner there,
we have received the following memorandum, which
carries its comment.
HGhfGz, y;i5tc 1S, 18I3.--Tlrirteen hundred b ~
rels of iour arrived this day from the United st
and large quantities are coming daily. There H.
been sent from this port Quebec last fall aud this
spri,g, upwards Of Twenty Thousand Barrels; and
now they are sending all they can to Quebec ard O.
ther places in Ganada, besides Pork, Beef, Peas
Beans, and in fact every kind OF produce raised IL
the U. s. Some Of the highest Of the officers have
been heard TO Say thatf The American government
had prevented their obtaining supplies from, hey5
friends IN Bostsn and other places the British pro
vinces long before this tpe would have been in 8
state OF Starvation and that they would have heeu
compelled to surrender at discretion, or sue fol-
feace. Boston Patriot
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-09
GAINESVILLE, (o.) July IS.

Fort Meigs is again besieged by $500 Brit
ISL and, large body of Indians. Seven of
the picqdet guard have been killed, and
batteries on both sides have been opened.
The latest accounts mention dreadful cam
nonading at the fort.
=, IAN intelligent correspondent of Mr.. Niles
writes from CMlicothe, Under date of 9th
ult. that in his opinion, the news of the above
mentioned attack is q feint on The part OF
Harrison to draw ont militia for garrisoning
the frontier forts, to enable him 10 invade
the enemy with ali bis regular and volunteer
force.1
Tie supposes the Lake Erie feet to have
actually sailed.J
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-09
NAVAL
GENERALORDER.

The palpable and criminal intercourse
held with the enemy's forces blockading &
invading the waters & shores of the United
States, is, in a military view, an offence of
so deep die rs to call for the vgiant inter-
position of all the Naval officers of the Uni.
ted States.
This intercourse is not only carried ON by
foreigners, under the specious garb of frierd
~ flags, who convoy provisions, water and
succours OF all kinds. (ostensibly destined for
friendly ports, in The face, too, of declared
and rigorous blockade,) direct to the fleets
and stations of the enemy, With constant ia
telligence OF, our naval aud military force &
preparation, and the means os continuing
and conducting the invasion to the greatest
possible annoyance of the country but the
same traffic. intercourse, and intelligence,
is carried on with great subtility and trea>
cherry by proH,gate citizens, who. in vessels
ostensibiy navigating our own waters. from
port to port, under cover of night, or other
circumstances favoring their terpi,ude, find
means to convey succors or in diligence to
the enemy and elude the penalty of The law.
This lawless traffic and intercourse is also
carried on 70 great extent, in craft, whose
Capacity Exempt them from the regulations
OF the revenue laws, and from the vigilance
WHICH vessels OF greater capacity attract.
L am, therefore. commanded by the Pre-
sident OF the United SKATES to enjoin and di
rect all Naval commanding officers To exer>
else the strictest vigilance, and to stop and
detain all vessels or craft, whatsoev er, pro
ceeding or apparently intending to proceed
towards the enemy's vessels within the wa
ters, or lowering about the har5ors of the
United States; or towards any station oc Gu
pied By the enemy within the jurisdition of
the United States, from which vessels or
craft the enemy might derive succours or
intelligence. .
w. JONES. E
Nary DEPARTMENT, Juiy 90. 1918.
Iothe commanding officers of stations, or
vessels of the Navy of the U. States.
July so.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-09
GENEVA Inlv %

GENEVA July 90.
We learn from person who left Buffa.
10 on Saturday, that Commodore Chauncey
with the feet, had arrived at Niagara 7;
that number of sailors destined for Eng
land had landed and were to proceed i'm
mediately for that place, to man the armed
vessels there that fears of an immedia se
attack on Buffalo had subsided-the British
troops which had been collected at Fort
Eric having disappeared and the boats
(about 15) gone up the Lake and that
some troops which had been sent to Buffalo
to protect that place, were ordered to re
turn to Fort Georue
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-09
Samuel G. Adams,

Is now receiving $50 Carey Flows,
100 Casks Cut Nails, assorted,
600 Suits Cioathes for Negroes,
Hhds. Kniies and Forks assorted.
j Ditto Files,
Cssk Pocket Pistols,
40 Dozen Spades,
Military Goods, & Clarinetts.
Flu'es' Flies, Drums and Flagileus,
ALSO-ON HAND,
y 5000 assortment Of Hardware, Ironmongerv
cutlery and Bass Wares, Boiling Cloths ls}
s ,1.n loop IRON, Nail Rods, one Pair Fs,phua
" hes'4 feet inches, which are .fereF7
for sale on moderate terms.
Mshmond, August s, 1915. -
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-09
BY the Last Mails.
ALBANY, August 3.

Yesterday So Canadian prisoners, from
WATERFOWL, on their way to Greenbush.
passed through this city. Their situation
was deplorabie, many of them being without
shoes, and barely sufficient clothes to cover
them. ~, :
Com. Chauncey, with the feet, has arriv-
ed at Niagara. l
On Monday, the 18th ult. the piquet guard
Of our army at Fort George was attacked,
but we have not learnt the circumstances or
result -, -;,..-t,.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-09

with avidity Mr.. Benson's surmises, and pub
!ished them as facts; and because the same
statement is sad to have been made in the
Senate whilst this subject was under consi.
Iteration. 1t is really astonishing how every
blow aimed by the party leaders has recoil.
ed OIL themselves. Vdt. Lnf.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-09

E;rtraet ETA letter from gentleman IN Lon
don, 10 his friend in Ncav York, datedfhe
26sh Nay, 1918.
We cannot but express our firm cohvic-
ton, that the mission TO St. Petersburg from
w ashington can answer no end az regards
the matters in dispute between our two
governments !; and that prospect of ter
mination to the present unfortunate hostil-
ities between us is as unfaN orable as ever"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-09
LATE FROM THE ENEMY.

I = Y NM NK2A< --NLN I.
Extract of'a letter receioed from Hs;a.
Der Of rte Council Of Maryland, dated
ANNAPOLIS. Aug 4. o'clock, A. M,
There are now in sight, down the Bay,
IA sail, nearly opposite Poplar Islard, who
are proceeding up under full sail two frs
gates and schooner have passed this place,
and are nearly opposite Sandy Point"
Ertracr Of a letter from Nominy. JFfsf-
norelGnd county, ia. dated dug. 8
Since wrote you-last nothing of i'm
portance has occurred in this quarter, un-
til yesterday afternoon, when the British
barges from the shipping, which are still a.
bout the mouth of the .,river. chased the
Scorpion into Yeocomico. 1t is expected
they will now make an effort to capture that
vessel and the. Asp; if they 90 the conflict
will be bloody oDe.''
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-09
AND AND PLANTATION,

IL.
- positively be sold, on the premises, 10 the
highest bidder, my
LAND AND PLANTATION.
Lying IN the lower end of Caroline County: on
both sides OF Herring Or elk, cont, ming by sur.
vey one hundred and u II ty six &C es. be the
same more or less About fourteen or fifteen
acres are creek low grounds, and but little in.
lerior to any on sad creek; tie laid Is we'll
watered, and well timbered -A commodious
wooden Chimney
DWELLLVG HoUSE,
containing ionr good rooms, cx- lusiys of c1os
SETS &c. an excellent Mar, XII chen. aid otIer
necessary out houses IAN excel n spring
within 20 steps Of the kitchen door pcaefr
and excellent apple orcliau, lust coming M
prime Terms Of sale will be, one third of Al.
money paid on taking p session, and the bal.
snce an Two annual payments, the purchaser
giving bond and security, with deed OF trust
90 the land, To secsre the two last payments.
The purchaser will have the liberty 60 sow
wheat alter the day OF sale, and possession NV
en- on the 2Slh Of Dec. Any person wishing Go
purchase said land may have full descrin9 ~.
thereof by application 70 the Rev. Mr. p;cL.,I
Broaddus or Mr.. james Mukes, who's. land Ges
adjoining the said traot.----Also. at tbt same
time and place will be offered for sale 3 ,ood
STILL and some STOCK, &c. 49,
July Is CART'Pp ,Sn,,,,r,
N Is. The said land may be sold pr;vstelo
by application to the subscriber in GoocbIaod
county. = NJ aus
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-09

do not advise and consent to the appointment
of Albert Gallatin. q
Ordered. That the Secretary lay the a.
foregoing resolution before the President of
the u. States.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-09
From, The .0bany .frgus of Tuesday.

A letter from Sackett's Harbor, dated
last Thursday, says---The- two privateer
boats have arrived with $50 bhls. Irish pork
and about 10000 ID. hard bread, captured
from the enemy. .-,
Gen. Dearborn left Greenbush on Sunday
for the eastward. D
We learn. nothing from Fort George, ex :
cept what we have inserted under the Biffa-
10 and Csnandiagua heads.
1t IS with the highest satisfaction we learn,
that Gen. Hamptonis introducing the most
saihtary reform in our army at Burlington,
particularly. In that Branch where reform
was most irpperiodly demanded--we mean
among the officers. The most rigid observ-
ahce OF duty is required from them they
are drilled in the presence of the soldiers !;
and habits Of dissipation and idleness. have
given way 10 the study and active duties
which belong to their profession. Gen.
Hampton, from his age, intelligence x indie
pendence, is highly qualified for the task he
has undertaken.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-09
NEwLoNpow, Aurust {

-, d, =" NDSNJ huSu~b l.
think IN my last mentioned the safe re-
turn Of the barges sent off by Commodore
Decatur. / have since learnt particulars.
which will relate. The object Of the ex-
petition, | understand, was to take the cap
tain OF one of the eneDy's ships, and other
officers, whom, il was said, lodged on shore
at Gardiner island. For this purpose they
started on Monday last. In the night the
boats separated, and three of them went to
sag Harbour; and the other in the night
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-09
POSTSCRIPT.

To the politeness Of respected friend,
we are indebted for the following extract of
letter from an Intelligent gentleman, da-
ted IAPPAHANNocK, August7.
The enemy seem determined to harrass
and vex our people on the great rivers ttro'
the state. On Thursday evening SNARE
firing was heard at the mouth of the Po-
towmac, and this morning a videt has arri-
we'd from Middlesex, announcing that a ship,
brig, tender& barges are in the river sounds
ing the channel. If they ascend higher. the
militia OF the counties around will be called
out immediately. And doabt not, the same
spirit which has been every where manifes-
ted IN repeiling these marauders, will be
displayed in this quarter"
Daily Comt,lcr offhia ,uo,n;1c-. r.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-09
BUFFALO, July II.

~ A AbO5 Suiy %f'
Since our last paper there have been fire.
quent skrmishes in the neighborhood Of
Fort George--foraging parties and the pick
ct guards have been repe atedly attacked:
in one OF these Affairs the ehemy's loss was
very serious: 60 or 20 are said to have been
killed. Sunday evening Cannonading was
heard in the direction of Fort George. The
pickets OF the enemy are within sight of ours
beyond the light house, near the place where
our troops landed on the 9th NAV,
Three ofosrarmed schooners have ar
rived at Fort Niagara, which brought M
between and 500 sailors, who passed here
on Friday last, to enter on board com. Per-
rvs squadron at Erie. 1t is said that the
British fleet have gone into Kingston and
that our heet is now out. This probably is on
" rhanoeuvre of the enemy to get our feet
divided, so tina: they may take it by piece
meal.
Gen. De Rottenburgh takes the reins oi
government in Upper Canada in the place
OF gen. SheaEe.
The British troops which appeared al
Fort Erie in the early part OF last week (S'
winch caused much alarm in this village)
rave gene up the lake TO Join Proctor or &c
on board the enemy's fleet.
Messrs. Still, Stanard, Seelye, and other
citizens taken al Black Rock, were released
on Saturday week, 1t. Col Bishop has died
OF his wounds.-1'he enemy acknowledge :
loss an the Black Rock affair of nearly 1OO
IN killed, wounded aud pri sone rs.
J.. An express arrived in this village on Sun
day evening last, from Erie, who informs
that sail Of the enemy's feet had appeared
before that place, and menaced our ship.
ping IN the harbor, and that the militia were
Coming in to protect the Reet.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-09
NOTICE.

{ N the tenth day Of September next, will
- positively be sold, on the premises, 10 the
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-09
GENERAL ORDERS

GENERAL ORDERS.
'4aJntanf q INSPECTOR: Generals flee,
TON, 5th August, 1918.
All officer. of the army of the u. States.
commanding districts, posts or fortre,ses.
are commanded to turn back. and in .cag
OF any attempt tc evade this order, to detairs.
all vessels, or river OF bay craft whlchsmay
be suspected ofproceedng to, or of cornrnu-
mcatins with, any station vessels, squadron
or Meet, OF the enemy within the waters os
the United States.
BY der Of the Secretary of War,
G. K. GARDNER.
>.-.= AS. Adj. Gen.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-02-16
WASHINGTON, Feb. ls.

WASHINGTON, Feb. Is.
In another part OF this paper will be found
patriotic address and Act Ut the Legisla-
ture OF Kentucky, IN relation To her Volun-
teers IN the North Western Army, passed
ON The 29thult. Little did that Legisia.
ture suppose that q whole week before the
adoption OF these measures hundreds of
her eallant sons To whom they were address
tar OF their country Little did they sup
pose they had been butchered by the faith
less savages whom the Internal policy of
Britain has employ ed in warning upon civ
ilized foe What a glaring comment do
not these facts speak OH the text Of those
who weakly or wickediy hold up Britain as
the bulwark of our religion, the defender of
=" the only true faith %
As proof of the humanity and Christi
an virtues OF our enemy, which Parrish, sc
ms equally infuria,e coadjutors out of the
pulpit, arc emblazoning III all the tinsel or
naments of puerile defamation. we canno;
refrain from a late British print, which ha i,
this moment caught our eye. After read
Ing Il, our readers cannot surely question
the oUerreenipg tenderness and mercy OF
Britain for those, who, like her, profess To
worship the only true and living God %
it Is practically demonstrated !
From the London Pilot Of November IS.
PORTSMOUTH, Nov. 81.
Passed by last evening, from Quebec,
sound 10 London, the ships Sir George
Provost and Euretta. The latter, it is said
has fine hundred AMERICAN SCALPS
on board ~