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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-09-08
MADRID, July 9.
BosTow, Sept.
FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.

NEWPORT, Aug. 90. 1918.
Late, last evening, arrived at this port,
the ship William, capt. AKERAyp, in a pas
sage OF 40 days from Lisbon. BY this arrival
London papers were received to the 3Oth
June Is days latest. These papers state
that an animated debate took place in the
douse OF commons relative to interdicting The
adr':'ssion OF American Cotton in neutral YES
sells into England. which finally passed the
House by a majority OF four.--During this
discussion, the British Ministers, and their
hrelinss and dependents poured out upon
the American Government, all that malice.
revenge, hatred, and Jealousy could dictate
They accused them of being the tools of
France, adopting the French system, and in
tact used the same slang that daily issues
from our Federal presses.-It is earn
estly hoped the British Parliament will
never repeal the law they have passed
lit viii be the cause of raising our cotton
manufactures to degree of eminence that
the most sagacieus could not foresee, or the
friends OF American arts and manufactures
could not have anticipate ted. The surplus
cotton can be transported to Canton, IN our
ships IN time of Peace--save us the necessi
ty OF shipping specie, and eventually destroy
the British India country trade, as it IS call
ed--beside, we can prohibit in our turn the
admission of British manufactured cotton
goods. few years will shew them the
wretched effect OF that Desperate policy,
which has so long Kept them in war with
the world.
" Not word is said in refusing the Me-
diation of Russia-the papers are in fact, to-
tally silent upon the subject.
The British Ministers in their debates,
avowed their belief that the Crown Prince
of Sweden was sincere, and would act a.
gsinst the French Emperor, but they know
better.
The report, that the Armistice made
between Russia and France was broken off.
was contrsdicted, and declared to be sheer
fabrication, and it believed that it would e.
ventually terminate in Continental Peace.
Lord Wellington, il was sad was about enter
ing BayOnne, but subsequent account stated, that
lac was retiring, intending TO enter Catalonia, in
Spain, aud attack Suchet, who had collected n con-
siderable force, aud il possible to drive him out Of
SPAN. Lord w. wall find it extremely diiicuit to
obtain possession Of Barcelona and Figueras, two
iortresses that can only be taken by SIEGE and not
by storm.
=" One ri the ministerial papers stated, that Eng
land and Spain could not send negociators 10 the
Continental Congress, and that our Missionaries,
MeSsrs. GALLATIN and BAYAKD, had proceeded
direct to the headquarters of Alexander
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-09-08
JAMES MADISON.
AN ACT.

For the relief of Alexander Scott.
BE n enacted 6y the Senate and House of
Representatives. Of the United STATES of II
me7ica az Congress assembled, That the
Secretary for the Department; of State be
directed to cause to be settled the accounts
OF Alexander Scott, for his trouble and ex-
penses in liberating from Confinement, in
supplying with provisions and other neces-
saries, and in sending from Porto Cavelio to
the port OF New York. the crew of the pri
vate armed schooner Rosamond, who were
confined OH board Spanish armed vessel
at that place, and also for his truoble and
expenses in supplying with provisions and
other necessaries, and in sending sundry dis
tressed American seamen from Porto Rico
to the port of New York and that he allow
the said Alexander Scott full reimbursement
tor all expenses incurred fo- the purpose
aforesaid, and also such compensation for his
trouble therein as may be deemed just and
equitable.
Sec. 2. Ind be IL further enacted, That
sum not exceeding nine thousand dollars
be, and the same is hereby appropriated out
OF any money in the Treasury not otherwise
appropriated, for the purposes aforesaid.
II. CLAY,
Speaker of the House of Representatives,
E. GERRY.
Vice President of the United States. and
President of the Senate.
Approved,
July %, 1913.
JAMES MADISON.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-09-08
DOMESTIC.
KNOXVILLE, (Ten.) August 2s.
Copy Of letter from George S. Games, ESQ. 20
Goueinor Bionnt, dated
FoRr SIR. STEPHENS, Miss. Ter. ,

COpeIHW' DtOflh, Qutcd
Fort ST.. STEPHENS, Miss Ter ,
July 80, 1873.
SlR,-About week AGO, the Colonel of this
county having been satisfactorily Informed that the
parry OF Indians, who had gone to Pensacola for
ammunition and threatened these settlements with
an attack, had actually been supplied by the Span-
ish Governor w'tl,a quantity of powder) collected
about $50 militia, pushed out to the Greek trading
road, about as miles east of this place. and ON nh,
2Ith instant met with the party, had battle with
them, aud succeeded in taking away a considerable
quantity of powder, bu, the indians had so much,
the advantage OF the battle grouud (being on the
edge of cane break our militia, after fighting then,
two hours, were compelled To retreat with the loss
OF three men killed and eight or ten wounded. n
was believed that upwards OF 20 Indians were killed
Ii IS said that our settlements will be attacked br-
great numbers in few days. and trust thar soms,
assistance may be afforded from your s.a,e~;n,-
medately. Our communication wi Il Geore;, ia g.
ureiy cut oh; the last mail attempted to be sent
through the Creek nation taken iron, the nost
rider by the party of Greek Indians who wenr ~,
PENSACOLA Tor ammunition, and am told has been
delivered to the Governor at that place
Yours afeetiena;ely,
GEORGE S. GAINES.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-09-08

trade and commerce. The motion was a..
dopted by majority OF four, and bill or
dered to be brought into repeal so much of
the act of the 4Sd of his present Majesty as
relates to the importation of cotton wool in
neutral ships.
Our London papers contain the article
from the lntelligencer which announced the
appointment and sailing of Messrs. Bayard
and Gaiiatin-No remarks are made. We
md nothing la the papers to sanction the
report so industrnasly circulated in this
country, that the British government had re-
jeCted the mediation Of Russia.
Under the Goaenburg head of the 2cd
June, we find the following article:
The American flag of truce Neptune
arrived yesterday at this port from Phila-
deiphia, having on board the American COM.
missoners Messrs. Gallatin and Bayard.-
hese gentlemen will proceed in the same
vessel to port in the Baltic nearest to the
Russian head quarters
translation from the Lisbon hahers.
LIsgoN, July "a.
by private letters received from our army
1t appears. that on the 4th inst. Lord Wei
iington's head quarters was at Lawne. and
that the allied troops have already entered
the French territory. The garrison of Pam
carve has surrendered to the army of Count
Abibsal, amounting TO 700 men. We also
learn by these letters. that the greatest e
iarm existed IN the Sonth of France and
that at Bayonne every vessel in port was
iaken up to carry off property.
July II.
10y a Packet which arrived yesterday from
London, we received London papers to the
Isl INST. The most important intelligence
wpich they contain is, that Russia & Swe
den had commenced hostilites against Dem
mark, according to the accounts from Got.
tenourg F; where 1t appears the American
rlenipotentiaries had arrived, from whence
they were to proceed to the first port in
Russia, In the same vessel they arrived in
from America. 1t is supposed that through
the mediation of Russia, the American 90
vernment will adjust their differences with
Great Brtain--The Armistice has been con-
hrmed; and the Allied armies, and those
OF bonaparte, had been reinforced.-Dres-
den was to be fortified : and notwithstand-
ing The reports circulated by the F-.nch, no
measures had been taken tor the calling of
Congress on the Contrary, it appears
that bonaparte does not repose any conf,
dence III Austria, for he has ordered an ar
my to be collected on the margin of the A.
dige in Italy, under the orders of Beauhar-
nols' which demonstrates thai he intends
to arm himself in that quarter against any
invasion that might be attempted by Aus.
-Fosr Englisi? regiments had embarked
at Harwch for the Baltic.
MADRID, July 9.
The Governor of this city has received
official information of the operations of the
army under Gen Giron, by which it appears
he had severe action with the enemy ON
the LIST July at Bidossoa, who were complete
ly defeated. The result is that the enemy
on the side of Iran has been expelled from
the soil of Spain.
ALIcANT, June II.
The enemy has precipitately abandoned
Asbaida after having been completely route
ed ny our troops, commanded by General
Roche.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-09-08
AN ACT
For the relief of ElishaJ. Winter.

BE it enacted by the Senate and House
o. Representatives. Of the United STATES of
America, IN Congress assembled, That the
proper accouting officers be authorised 10
adjust AID iiquidate the claim of Elisha j.
Winter, Of the state of New York, for pair
OF horses with a sleigh and harness. taken
from him for the use ofthe army ofthe Uni
ted States, in the month of March last, aud
on due examination TO allow him therefor
such amount as may appear equitable.
Sec .. Ind be n farther enacted, That
the sum OF one hundred and forty three dol
lars be, and the same is hereby appropria
ted, out OF any money in the Treasury not
otherwise appropriated, for satisfying the
Claim OF the said Elisha ]. Winter
II. CLAY,
Speaker OF the House of Representatives
l.. GERRY,
Vice>Pres;dent of the United States, and Pre-
sident OF the Senate.
July IS, 1913.
APPROVED,
JAMES MADISON.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-09-08
COMMODORE RODGERS.

Falmouth, ( EHQ. J Juc 2S.--Ar. this morning
the Duke of Montrosc Packet capt Bluett. She
sailed from here the iSth ult with mails Tor Ia
ihax, and was captured on the 9th inst in lat. 47,
30, ~ long w. 81, 80, by the u. s. fripate Pros;,
dent, Com. Rodgers, which had also captured the
ships Kitty, capt Love, and Maria capt Ball, from
Newfoundland bound TO the Mediterranean, the for
mer on the 9th inst. the latter the same dly as
the packet. Com. having assembled the officers
OF the packet and masters OF the above vessels -
greed 10 send the Duke Of Montrose to England as
cartel, to which capt Bluett and others signed an
instruments
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-09-08
JAMES MADISON.
AN ACT,

AN ACT,
Fixing the time for the next meeting Of Con-
gress.
BE IL enacted By fhe Senate and House
If Representatives IF The United States If
america ia Congress assembled, That after
The adjournment of the present session, the
next meeting OF Congress shall be on the
first Monday in December next.
H.CLAY,
Speaker Of the House Of Representatives.
T.. GERRY,
Vice-Prssideut Of the United States and
President ofthe Senae.
July 81, 1913.
APPRovkD,
JAMES MADISON.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-09-08
FROM tie Neg York Columbian
CASE OF JOSHUA PENNY

The seizure of Mr.. Penny (men,ioned !,
our paper OF Yesterday having excited con-
siderable interest in the public mind we
nave obtained copies of the correspondence
whlch t9ok place on the subject, between
manding U. s. officer at Sag Har,or .rs
present them to our readers. The ground
OF the prisoners seizure are made cui,s.
plausible by the commodore's stateme IT.
though the reason for his detention and re-.
iusal OF exchange, surprising him tn he =
iegal prisoner OF war, iYevidently bad. ana
we should be pleased Is hear Of two British
onicers oeinS put IN close confinement in re-
informed of the most private and con6d.,,
t'al transactions in our ports and vessels
what dependence he has 4 right 10 pIscn
ON ms lntormants, and by what means he 80
cures MS intelligence, the public will jndge.
ColUm6ia1,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-09-08

JAMES MADISON.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-09-08
(CoPY.)

NCOFh)
81 Inomas Hardy, efimander of H. y.
CIR, M 'q~adroa eG' GdEtner's Island.
TT, Ihe 'nh9b'Nfuts Of Me town of East
Hampton, have requested Of me a Hac
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-09-08

sec. A. ind be IL .fitrfher enacted, That
the several collectors aforesaid may, with
al their respective districts, and dpon re-
quest OF any person or persons DESTROYS
thereof, shall grant license without fee or
reward tor term not exceeding one year,
at time, to eYereise the trade or business
OF IN aEctioneerj and such licences, upon
Ike request, may and shall from time TO
time renew. ProDided, however, That no
such hcence shall be granted or renewed
ueul the Persen or persons requesting tho
sanle shall have become bound to the Uni
tea states, Without one or more Sureties To
the satisfaeton Of the collector Of whom
such hcenss shall be requested, in the sun,
OF MT more than three thousand nor les ttan
one thousand dollars, al the discretion If sbt
coileetoi' with Ike condition as is herein
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-06-07
From the Democratic Press.
LITTLE COMMON SENSE,


MIR. BINNs-As the subject of British Pr
racy and Oppression reminds many of your
readers OF their suferings, little variety
in those essays may give some relief: will
therefore quote my friend Frankly, who FIRE.
quently speaks somewhat in Cobbett's man
ner. % The first 'time," said he the other
day, " that 1 was ro6bsd by the British,
9" shih and cargo antousted 70 about 10000
dollars. was also obliged to pay above
q" 5 1000 l more expenses, or Costs TO the
&" King"
Here he was interrupted by a member Of
the Society of Friends, who remarked it
" was unchyisfiIniike to retain resentment
"and be so uuforgiving."
Frankly calmly asked the Quaker, who
by the bye, is an Importer, and keeps dry
good store, If he would forgive any man
debt who should purchase his goods at
"three months credit, and at the expiration
of twelve months, demand a release with
out paying him a cent ~
Certainly not" said friend Benjamin
Frankly proceeded, "was any man to come
- to your store aud with a pistol in his
hand, demand ten thousand dollars worth
&" of Goods, and actually take them by such
" means away, would you forgive him p
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-06-07
FOREIGN
From The London Statesman.
LONDON, March 9.

LONDON, March 30.
We have the humiliatng task to record
the capture of another British frigate by the
American ship Constitution, the particulars
Of which will be seen under the head Anne
riCan news. The lava, finc French built
ship, taken by rs in the East Indies about
three years ago, was remarkable from the
excellence of her architecture for being an
expeditions sailer. 1t was, however, not a
question or trial of fast sailing in this case,
but one of hard blows. Captain Lambert,
who commanded her did not allow the CO,
lours to he struck till he had 90 men killed,
and 1O1 (another account says 170) wound
ed, himself among the number, and we fear
mortalIy wounded. The Java it seems, was
so shattered in her bowsprits, masts and rig
giug az to be able to keep the sea about two
days after the action. Lieutenant General
Hslop, governor of Bombay and his suite,
with number Of fother officers to join and
fill up the vacancies of several regiments
in the different presidencies of India, were
passengers on board the Java. The action
took place on the 29th Of December last,
near the coast of Brazil, and the frigate
went down, after blowing up on the 31st.-
All the officers and seaman we're allowed
their parole by commodore cambridge, aft
ter being landed on the Sd Of January, at
st. Salvador. This is the third time we
have had the modification to notify SINH
lar occurrence, than which Il is scarcely
possible to meet with one more alarming in
its nature. 1t is by insulated combats like
these that nations judge of the proves and
the skill of the commanders, and Of the in.
dividual courage of the men. With ships
| Of any other nation, though Of superior force
| and dimensions, it is next to certain that our
| frigates would have been the victors. That
Democracy which, to the follyand fatality
| Of our country, has been too long cried down
and disregarded, is still felt by our enemie.
on the sea, in the minds and muscles of our
brave tars. America, however, must be
excepted from the expression of 4" all oui
enemies" She is Of us--and of us i'm
| hroUed. We are neither ashamed nor a
fraid to say so. We knew it before now, ant
knowing so much we have uniformly depre
Gated the going to war with her. Those t
whom this impolitic, this already disastrou
and still more ominous war is owing, deserv
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-06-07
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Several other members appeared, were
qualified. and took their seats.
Two or three petitions of a private nature
were presented and referred.
No business offering itself for considerable
n'the House adjourned to Monday.
MoNDAY, MAJ 81.
Two petitions of private nature were pre-.
sented and referred
MIR. Smith of Md. gave notice that on tomor-
row he should ask for leave TO bring in bill
TO amend the militia laws of the u. States.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-06-07
A FAMILY ar ONCEl

BTRTH In London, on the 9TH of March,
the wife of j. CROWN, a Journey man Shoe.
maker, was safely delivered of. four Boys,
who were the same evening named Mat-
MeTo, Marx, Luke and John-and are like
iy TO live.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-06-07

Lock HARBoR, LIST June 1919
TAKEN from on bod % Samuel Dyer's Jr Boat,
headman Ned, Ialias R5bt l.. JefFcrson's Ned I a
small parcelof CORN also from on board William
Moon, Jrs, Boat heal hnan Bartlett, small parcel
OF CORN also fro1a bn board John Horsley's boat,
headman I'm, alias Jim Buiford, another, small
parcel ofCORN fHbewhoIe of which will be sold
at this place the3tl, day Of July next for cash
PAUL G.. G., JONES,
LHsfeetOr Of Boats.
Juns z.
SIP.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-06-07
TUESDAY. June Z.

Mr. Smith OF Md. introduced biltto amend
the act to provide for calling forth the militia
to execute the laws of the Union, Sc. and the
eiii was twice read and referred to Messrs.
S"t.th, WOrthington, parnnnt, Taylor 8. Dana.
Mr.. German reported bill for the relief of
Alexander Phoenix. =.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-06-07

Captain Barclay Of tho Navy has ordered or 10
gun boats % be Immediate built at kinrston.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-06-07
LAVE FROM MONTRENL.

We heartily congratulate tho people of these
loyal provinces upon the arrival OF sir James Lucas
feo, ut Montreal, and 450 able and experienced
seamen under the orders of that distinguished he
ro, destined to take the command on the lakes
Gov. Provost and Sir James Lucas Yeo with FIVE
companies Of greuadiers, left Montreal for Upper
Canada on the 18th inst.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-06-07

NEw-l oRK, May IS.
The prvateer Saratoga, Capt. Wooster, of this
port, last from New Orleans arrived at Newport
on Saturday last, having been chased by British
fligate almost ali tho nigh, before.
Sailed from Newport last week, he Yankee, of
10 guns aud 200 men, and Block ade Of rs guns
both belonging TO M. D'NVoif of Bristol--who
has on the stocks ship for priyat eerng to carry
50 guns. The Yankee had the remarkable luck
on her last cruise to capture seven prizes aud get
them all in Safe.
IAI,E i,nnAI NInN1pE
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-08-26
/ and for Sale.

The subscriber offers for
sale FARM, containing about 80 acres,
shout FIVE miles from Alexandria, on
the Colchester road. adjoining the farms
of Mr. Haywood Foote and Mr.. Dennis
Johnson, the greater part of which is
meadow land and the remainder well a.
dapted to clover andthe production OF
vegetables, Astounding in excellent
springs, from which the meadow land
may be watered.
Also, two i'ccdred and sixty acres OF
Land. all in wood and timber, except a.
bout fifty acres cleared and under good
fence, on the Ravcnsworth road, about
six miles from Alexandria, and adjoining
the lands of William Hepburn, Daniel
Dulany and the late Robert Moss, and
about a mile from the first mentioned
farm.
Also a lot Of Land containing eleven
acres, contiguous to the town of Alex
antiria. adjoining the lands OF Beal How
ard and Peter Sheron.
Oh. Simms.
August IL. 2awtf
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-08-26
For Sale
A TRACT OF LAND,
August IL.

a ANthO -
Containing 1862 acres, within tw0 mile
of Town, bounded III part on The Coz
chester road, extending TO the land o
James irwin, and Wi; hin Il few 'ois O.
the Hunting Greek Turnpike. Part a
he land is enclosed ana nearly sctilcI-
ent fencing for nclosins the remainder
and timber Tor what may be wanting.
witt, fine growth OF young wood -
There are two small tenements and So.
veral handsome sItuatIcr for building
one of which is near the Turnpike
road, commanding view of Wasting
ton, Alexandria and the Potomac river,
with an orchard containing ,ctWecn 4
and 500 OF the choicest apple, peach,
cherry and plumb trees, and never
failing spring of water
The land is laid to be well adapted
to plaster.
Being so near town. to person dis
posed to give it attention, it would be :
valuable and productive establish n' -nt
The payments would be made 10 &C
commodate the purchaser, or exchang-
ed for property in town. Apply to
LAWRASON & FOWLE.
August 8
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-08-26

Yeaton 6 Conway,
Have just rescued from New- YORK.,
90 barrels prime Pork
90 do. cargo do.
30 do. prime Beef.
IN STORE,
10 hhds. first quality Sugar
80 pieces first do. Russia Sheetlng
10 DO. Russia Duck.
Ship Chandlery and Groceries, as usual.
October IA
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-08-26
Mt}lit +.

TO be sold on Saturday, the llth day
of September, a LOT Ut GROUND, on
the west side of Washington street and
south Of King, AS feet 7>inches front and
IS feet deep, subject to an annual
ground rent OF IS dollars, payable quar-
ter yearly. This properly is sold by
virtue of deed OF trust tor the pur-
poses therein mentioned. Terms OF
sale cash.
Samuel Smith,
Trnstes.
AnrnSf ID
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-08-26
August -
FOR SALE,

FOR SALE,
A Tract Of Land, in the District OF
Columbia, containing one hundred and
eighty-six acres, large proportion OF
which is well timbered, the residue
being cleared and Of fertile soil. II.
50 another Tract, containing about 20
acres, through which the Washington
and Littte River Turnpike rosd pssses.
On said land are several la d ONE al
iuaions, commanding ala extensive
view of the e.rcun'ja cent neighbour
hood. Near the above turnpike. per.
h.ps, wouldbe good stand for pub
lie house. Also Mill Seat. being
possessed of every possible advantage,
having / 3 and half tcet natural fall in
a short distance. with plenty Of good
stone sufficient FOR dam ard building
of any dimensions. viii sell all OF
2ny part OF the above property. or ex
change for bark stock or country Pro>
duce. Apply to
G.. w. Carlln.
Al-xantris:
Marrh Is 49,
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-08-26
10 kEN i,
FOR oAIE,

n TRACT of LAND, lying in the
- county of Fairfax. six miles from
Alexandria, and s'joiaing the estate o.
Cen Thomson Mason, containing az
sores. The soil is good, and verg sus
ceptihle of improvement by the Clover
and Plaster system, The proximity
OF this property to market. and the ID
cilitv with which ITS produce may be
carried {iunling-Crcek by which 1t Is
bounded being navigablc almost to the
doo) would render Vt extremely r'lu'
able to person disposed to pay suffi-
Gent attention 10 It's cultivation.
Apply TO James y Hooe, E'o or to
Francis Adams, Jun.
NJ " 90