davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-03-29
CAUSE ENOuGa or wAp

we recommend TO the attention of al tI,oe,
VINO dispute the justice and necessity Of
the present war, the following iact from
speech delivered ir the United STATED son.
are, d! Mr. bArARD of Delaware, i'm 1871
Ireat britain has furnished us cans
"aT, a,id 6oae enough TO firovoke IT,
one mas gwen law to the ocean, promotive
Oh her own interest, and destructive of opr,
'1Shfs. ohe has taken from us by violence
the Colonial trade, and by the arbitrary ex-
'ension OF the principles of blockade. ie.ye.
rs commerce with Europe, held by the
miserable tie rnre of her good will. Our
"ed"aen she wantoniy takes and scourpe,
them upon tho gems of her men of war. If
'hel refuse 10 enter III o her service. Her
Conduct on these subjects, OF any one of the,n
Is cause enough II war!''
III itoe answered, that the unlawful bock.
ades and orders ia council are withdra
we repiy,by desiring the respondent 10 read
aSain-and note, that this great leader ~
the Opposition ~ the Senate AYERS. that a.
ny one OF the causes he enumerates is a snf.
icieut ground of war--ard that conseou. Mt
Tue u"Pressmcnt OF seamen is a sulIici.
ent one.
.4pe ! frne-6ut France has Hke,,,.~
tre$hassrd uhon ar pa,if;o,e ,I,s =" 'O'Ss
1aoha cd uhon OR commerce-she o.,h1
10 haue been Included in The eecLaro,ioss ~
mar.
nus IS the ne hias uAra-the fancied i'm
presbable fortress, into which our polit,caI
croakers retreat, when driven from every
other ground. Bu toshow how eas,lv ~.
castle may ne demolished, let u. only rrcnr
10 the statement made by Mr.. III. C1Av IN
ms speech on the army bilI--that when =
molten wasmade. in the urse of the de-
bate with closed doors upon he bill declar.
ng war; to include France therein, the mo-
uo'' was negauyed, only three members on
the Opposition side Of the House, ana sE.
VEN republicans, voting fcrit.
After this, let us hear TO more Of the pars
uaii'y evinced in not declaring war against
france, as well as l'riiain--a charge fonnd-
ed upon the absurd idea. that nation is
nonha 70 carry that impartialty. which tits
its duty to observe when neutral. into ,b.
held, and had not a right to select its enel
my OF two powers that had injur, d it.
Nat. Hdu.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-03-29
JAMES MADISON.
DOMESTIC.
NEw.YonK. March "


A letter from Albany says, a Mr.. Living
spy.
The Albany Argus of the 18th inst, con-
tains the following article:
A spy had been overtaken on his way to
the enemy, and plans of the Notifications,
Of the position Of the shipping, and an accu-
rate statement of Tie disposition and amount
OF oar force, found upon him. We under
stand he was tiled by court martial, found
guilty, and sentenced to be hung.
Gen. Lewis received letter from Gen.
Dearborn, on Sunday evening. stating that
information had been received from the Can
ada side, that gov. Provost mad been to
Montreal. and returned to Kingston with a
reinforcement of5000men. The number is
probably much exaggerated.
We have conyersed with an intelligent
officer from the Niagara frontier, who in
forms. hat the movements the enemy in
dicated an intention To cross at LcwiStown :;
that boats had been collecting at Queens
Town from Chippewa and Fort George, and
that partial embarkation had at one time
taken place. The enems's force was prin-
cipa.ly concentrated at Fort George and
QueeDstow being but about $50 re-
gnlars and 100 militia in Erie and It's neigh
borhood. Whether the offensive indications
OF the enemy were intended to deceive us as
t. their real force, or were the prelude To
an intended attack, it is difficult To say 1t
is certain that the most efficient men had
been selected and sent on TO Maiden. APP
prebensions Of an immediate attack from
Harrison had SUD >ided in consequence OF the
breaking up Of The zee in the river Detroit.
Col. Proctor, it was said, had arrived at Fort
Lrie.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-03-29
KNoxvILL, March 25.
f. TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS

Three OF the Volunteers under col. Will
liams, returned to this place on Saturday
last ard Yesterday, they state, that col. Wi.
hams reached the Lockaway towns on the
10th of Feb. with 200 of the Volunteers. had
an engagement with the Indians, who on the
approach of the viii es fed into swamp
where it was deemed unadvisabie to follow
them. That on the 18th, all the Volunteers
and detachment of regulars, penetrated
the swamp, and had frequent skirmishes
with the Indians That the towns Contain
ing between 2and 800 houses were DESTROY
ed, with all the provisions, and property
that could be found. That they learned
from negro who was taken that about go
ot the Indians were killed and many wound
ed. That John NJ. Smith. Esq. of Jonesbo.
rough was killed in the affair of the 10th.
and we're wounded in the different skir-
mishes. Ihatthe Volunteers were discharr-
ed at fort Pinkney, aud may daily be expect
ed in small parties.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-03-29
TREATMENT or AMERICANS IN
CANADA.

Regulations established by his excellency
the governor, respecting American sub
jects, now residing in the province of Low.
err Canada.
rirst--,hat all American ssSiects who
shall refuse to take the oath of allegiance,
ana also to take up arms, must leave the
Country, unless they shall obtain The per-
mission his excellency the governor 70
| remain Tor u limited time, for tile PURPOSE
| OF settling their affairs.
| Secondiy-rhat all American subjects.
having visible property, and of good cha
racter, and who will take the cath of allie.
glance, with the exception OF not being OH
iiged to bear arms against the United States
OF America be allowed to- remain without
beng compcliable to bear arms against the
SAID United States but subject to leave
inns province whenever government shall
deem II necessary.
| Ihirdly-That all Americans. being i'm,
meu'ate grantees CT the crown. be allowed
| TO remain, but to take the general oatL of
allegiance to his majesty, aud conseo uentlv
| must bear arms.
Fourth y-That all American subjects of
good character, holding lands from gram
| ices OF the crown, or from seignures, If an
proved OF by committee consisting of not
'essthan three members OF his maiesty's ex.
ecutive council, may remain on taking the
general oath OF allegiance to his majesty, and
conserving to bear arms but this cath
must be taken in Quebec, Montreal, or Thre
Rivers, before the police magi st,ates
Fhthiy-Any American subjects of good
character may, it approved Of by COM
"i'tee OF the executive council as aforesaid.
DE aiio"edto remain on taking the oath of
allegiance and conserving to bear arms the
oath to be faken before the police magistrates
| as aforesaid.
olxth,y-That the foregoing regulations
snail take effect, notwithstanding the pro-
clamat,on OF the thrtieth of June last.
| (oigned)
GEORGE PROVOST.
Government House,
Montreal. ION Jan 1918.
by Iis exceilency's command,
| r. B. BRENTON:
| Assistant Sccrefary..
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-03-29
EEwpoRT. March IL


Arrived privateer orig Yankee, Wilson,
IS guns, from cruise on the coast of Ahri
c. and BraZl,--has taken S prizes. So guns,
195 men. 400 muskets, ana 10000 dollars
worth of property. The Yankee has OF
board 80 bales hne goods, o tons ivory, and
$4,000 dollars worth gold dust. The Yam
kee look ed III at etesy port, harbor, river,
factory, town &c on the coast of Africa
touched al Sc, erai Por uguese islands for wa
ter and supplies. The following is a list Of
the Yankees prizes:
Sloop Mary Ann, Sutherland, OF London,
coppered, a gus, IL men, gold dust, ivory
B. camwood, worth Is, coo dollars; took GU
cargo and burnt the vessel.
Schooner Alder, Crowley, of Liverpool,
coppered, guns, 9 Founders, 81 men. wi II
gun powder, 400 casks. muskets, fnts
bar lead, iron, dry goods, &c. vessel and
cargo worth $4,000; ordered to the first
port her quar- er deck blew up in the con-
test, at taking ner, killed her capt. and If
her men.
Brig Fly. Tvdeman Of London, guns, IA
nleu, Nth gclddust, ivory, CUR powder, IRON.
dry goods, and sundrIes, ordered to the first
pert; vessel aud cargo worth $4,000; taken
under For, Appotlonai, of 81 guns.
Brig rh mas, Toole, OF Lis erpool, guns,
i4men, with ivory. dry goods and cauwoCd !.
worth 40 600, ordered TO the FIRST port
Brig Harriet and Matiids. Inman, Of Ma
ryport. from Cork tor PerDambuca, 8 guns
14men, with fine cloths, linens, iron, salt,
porter, ware &c. worth Al 900
Brig Shannon Kendall. from Maranham
for Liverpool, 10 gus, IS men, with cotton,
worth 10000.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-03-29
CIMc1NaArr, (ohio) March -

We have received intelligence from the
Army at the Rapids as late as the LIST inst,
two DAYS previous to which time, detach-
ment OF about $50 men and SO Indians. nm
der the command of capt Langham, had
lett there ON secret expeditiun-tbe OBJ
ject was said to be the destruction. of the
Queen Charlotte, which (from the best in
formation that could be obtained) lay within
200 yards of Fort Malden-on the same e.
,ening another detachment of 500 men start
ed for the purpose of acting as ii reserve to
captain Langham's party, in case of ncces-
sity.
We are informed this morning, by gentle
man who lett the Rapids last Saturday, that
the above mentioned enterprise had failed
in consequence OF the rottenness of the Ice
on the Lake. We also hear that general
Harrison will be here in day OF two.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-03-29
GEORGETOWN. X. March IL.

When our brave band of Volunteers that
were taken prisoners. were about to be pa
Folcd at For, George, the British in cxpla-
nation "f that parole stated, that they we're
not 10 take NJ arms against his Majesty
nor ms aiiies, during the present war, un
III legally exchanged. An American officer
asked HIM peremp,orily soho sore his ma
Ijfstly's alhes2 The British officer, stunned
anu cehtusel-atter some hesitation, re-
plied-that his majesfy's aides were well
known. Yes, returted the American Off
csr they are marked with letters Of BLOOD
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-03-29

mepts fprncipd with The accruing interest
at the time and times above mentioned, the
tract OF land shall be forthwith advertised and
offered Tor sale, in the manner, and on the terms
directed, by law, in case Of lands not paid Tor
within the limited term, and shall revert in
like manner, il the sum due with interest be
not at such sale hidden and paid. Provided,
That the benefit Of this act shall not extend TO
any person or persons on account OF any pur-
chase of any tract tracts OF land made at any
0fthe land offices tin west of the river Ohio,
prior to the first day of April one thousand
.'ght hundred and eight.
IL. CLAY,
Speaker Of The House Of Representatives.
WM. ii. CRAWFORD,
President efhe Senate, pro temtere
March 8, 1913.
APPROVED.
JAMES MADISON.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-03-29
Extract gfa letter from Kaskaskia TO

Extract # a letter from KaSkaskia to a
gentleman in this hiace, dateS Fe5. I'm.
1918.
line Indians are collecting in large
forces up the Mississippi and Illinois rivers,
and Will cone down on the first navigation.
Dixon OF Michilimacinac is at the head.
same British and Engagers will come-pro
baby with Cannon They might think it
worth while To get possession Of this river.
II 1t were only to get out their immense prs-
perry and years hunt from the North. A
fleet at the mouth would co operate for the
object"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-03-29
N&w York. March 90.
FROM OUR AlsANr coaRrsronnrS ~,

FROM OUR ALBANY CoRREsPoNDFNr
Mach II.
e"-- i have conversed with Lieute-
nant Bell of the flying artillery, and Ba-
ker OF the I'd infantry; the latter from
General Winchester sarmy. and the former
from the Niagara frontier. Lieutenant Ba-
ker belonged to that detachment of Win
chester's army, which retreated and was
mostly cut off and narratcs the transact
ons subsequent TO the battle, from which i
seems the massacre Of prisoners yuas her-
fiefrdted sepe,ai days attrr the battle, mere
ly 10 CRAFTY a svanton cruelty Lieutenant
Bakers the only officer of the detachment
which escaped, except those who reached
Harrison's camp. He was ransomed threa
days after the battle by three Americans
at Detroit for 100 dollars. The SAVAGE
Proctor, learning the fact, still claimed him,
as a prisoner of war, and issued AN order
prohibiting the ransoming OF American nr;-
soners from the Indians, on pain of punish
ment. Lieut., Baker remained three week 8
at Sandwich, and states that ./resh acukhs
sill continued to be brought in.
gentleman arrived yesterday from De
trpt having been ordered off Nv Proctor
who gives the most feeling description OF
the barbarities practised by our Gtlird enc
mics, on our.untortunate countrymer- mdqe
whom detailed statement of their refine Il
crueltirs is expected. This gentleman tho
he has been censured by by some. has been
very seryiceabie to many of his coun,r, men
Lieutenant Is. states our effective force ON
the Niagara. at II or 1900 effective men
VIZ. 500 at Niagara and the residue at But
taloe and its viciHity. The British were
believed To be in considerable force at Fort
Geoige end Queenstown. Their force a
bove Chippewa embracing Fort Erie. did
not exceed $50 regulars ard lot; militia
The regulars we're the remains of three
companies of the 49th the most active men
OF which had been sent on to Maiden. Fro
yost was at Erie. Boats were collected M,
the British side at Queenstown and troons
had once embarked. The movements lnt,-
Gated an intention on Lewistown, whether
with view OF creating false impression a,
their force and thereby preventing offensiS e
operations on our part or not, can only HI.
matter OF conJecture.-**s*
We hear from: Sackett's Harbor da;Iv
The effective land force was 5000, winch
were mustered every morning at four The
militia (voiunteers1 we're daily hocking IN.
Lieutenant Colonel Pike had arrived there
from Plattsburg. You need have no apprc-
tension for the safety of that place. ii SIM
(ndffue ofthis STATE had been operfak,n
by some Dragons, zUhen ne had nearfu rea-
ched The cnemy's shcre. Amhie nuns oyrthe
har6or, .fortyfcatisns, situation IF the pes-
sells &c. and correct statement of our force
soas .found u7ton him. lie was found guiftu
oya Court W1riat; and has hro6a6iy ere
This been eSCecated.
Fsom what collect, I think that Provos,'s
object was to repel Harrison and that for
ces have been drawn from Montreal and the
intermediate posts for that purpose.*ss+*
Bal Pat.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-03-29
NORFOLK, March "a.
RUSSIAN MEDIATION.

Tt has before been well understood that
this mediation had been rendered to. and ar
cepted by our government. In the fullest
confirmation of which, we have the satis
faction to state, that Mr.. Swertchkoff.
Counsellor of the Legation of his imperial
majesty the Emperor of Russia, near tn
United States, arrived at this place on Sa.
turday night from Washington, charged
with dispatches for giving effect to this me-
diation.
On Sunday Mr.. Swertchkoff obtained a
flag, and proceeded on board the British
admiral's ship in Hampton Roads, the
Marlborough, Rear Admiral Cocburn.
commanding in the absence of Adm. War
rem.
1t is not to be presumed that we are in
formed OF what has passed upon this coca
sion, yet few circumstances have been
communicated to US, which deeming correct
we shall state.
1t is understood that Minister or Com
missioner Plenipotentiary will immediately
proceed from this country to 81. PETERSBURG
III Russia, there to meet person clothed
with similar powers from Great Britain, to
negotiate peace--for this purpose, car
tel will sail without delay from the United
States. 1t is understood that the powers
OF Admiral Cockburn are competent to sus-
pend hostlities and raise the blockade. so
soon as the President shsll delegate some
person for that purpose, to meet person on
the part of G. Britain.
An express went offon Monday morning
with Mr.. Sw0r;chkof's and the Genl's. des.
patches for Washington.
We are, from a Consideration of all cir
cumstances. satisfied (though we may diff
fer from some whose opinions we respecN
that this negotiation will be catered into
with sincerity on both sides, and that peace
ut no distant period will be restored.
Ledrer
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-03-29

ships IN HAMPTON Ryads this morning pur.
Snsd her aud three other vessels from Rich
mond they captured the schooner Eliza,
King, OF Suffolk, with Is barrels of flour and
some coal, and the sloop Blue Hill, of Rich
mond, in ballast; the schooner Mohawk,
baha'lce, ct this port, in coming through the
awa,h near Craney Island, got on shore
aud was burned. ID.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-03-29
The loan to the United States of half

The loan to the United States of half a
million of dollars, proposed in the Senate of
this state.is refused by The house ct Repre-
sentaiives, on the plea that all the resources
OF the state are wanted for its own partic-
ular defence, in addition to what can be OBJ
tanned from the general government. And
we are therefore to infer we presume, that
the supplies required of our state execu-
tive IN cases OF emergency, will be prompt
ly and literally furnished.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-03-29

The time ofservice of the Virginia troops
expires in few days. 1t would be injus-
tice to their gallant leader. to withhold
from them the just tribute of applause to
which their mcritorious conduct during the
last campaign, SO justly entities them
They have deserved well of their country,
and will. undoubtedly, be received by their
countrymen ON their return to private lie,
with those expressions of gratitude for their
services which are the sweetest rewards oil
the soldier.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-03-29
FRANKFORT, March 10.

"A lumber of the brave men who were
taken at the river Raisin, have returned.
About IS of Captain Hickman's company
were detailed to so ON to the river Raisin /;
cut OF which number about 90 have return
ed, probably but few more survive.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-03-29

] Andalusia. Kendall, 10 guns, 100 men, (sl
free blacks( vessel and cargo worth $4,000
dollars arrived ut Savannah
Schooner George, Cut out of Tradestown.
cargo rice, part taken out, and vessel given
up to prisoners, worth ,, 500 dollars.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-03-29
POSTSCRIpr

BY a gentleman direct from the Rapids
we are informed that the detachment under
the command of capt, Langham, had been
obliged, on account of the brittleness of the
ice, to return without accomplishing the OBJ
ject they had in view.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-03-29

By letters from the Rapids to a
late date, we areinformed that the intell
genee from Sandnsky, announcing the de-
parture OF General Harrison, with 1900
men IN secret expedition, was Incorrect--
The mistake Of our correspondent arose
probably out Of the circumstance, as we are
Informed, If a detachment under the com
mand of Captain Langham, (of ChilIicothe)
having volunteered and ma rchcd TO per,
torn An important and periloUs service,
We are not in posse ssion of any data from
which we may form an accurate opinion
respecting the obj~et of u expedition but
be II What may, we have every reason TO
wish that 1t may be successful.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-03-29
New YORK, March %
From the Columbian

Fronl he Columbian.
We hear that Abraham G.. lansing. esq
of Albany, late treasurer of this -ate. is an
pointed Quarter Master general of the ar.
mics of the United States, in the vacancy
of Morgan Lewis, esq. appointed Major ge-
neral and accepted.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-03-29

The Admirals on tins station arr. Adm;.
raj Sir John b. Warren, of the Blue Rear
Admiral Lord A. Bsauclerc, of the White .
Rear-Admiral Cockburn, OF the Blue. An
Admiral carries his flag at the Main, Vice
Admiral at the Fore, and Rear Admiral
at the Mizen top gallant mast heads.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-03-29

On Monday afternoon two line of battle
ships and a frigate came into the Capes.
and anchored in Lynhaven Bay one of the
ships, we are informed, has an Admiral,
blue nag at the main top gallant-mast head.
IRON winch we conclude that Adml War.
rem has arrived We consider this az a
fortunate circumstance, as Mr.. SwertchkofF
p occcds tins day in flag to Baltimore, x
WI visit the admiral The zeal which
M SwertchkoH ey'Rees for the success of
ms n,ss'on IS a further proof of the sinceri
V3Ol ms government. ID.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-03-29
III. CLAY.
JAMES MADISON.
RESOLUTION.

RESOLOI lion,
Requesting the President of the u. States to
present medals to Captain William Balm
bridge and the officers Of the friga,e Con-
stItution.
RESOLVED by the Senate and House
IF Representatives Of The United States Of
-dn,erica in Congress assembled, That the
President of the United States be and he is
hereby requested to present to captain VIM.
cambridge, of the frigatc Constitution, a
gold medal, with suitable emblems and de-
vices, and silver medal viii, suitable om-
blems and devices, to each commissioned of
fcer Of the said frigate, in testimony of the
high sense entertained by Congress of the
gailantry, good conduct and services of cap
tain cambridge, his officers and crew, in the
capture of the British trgate Java, after a
brave and skiltul combat.
H. CLAY,
Speaker of the House Of Representatses. +
WM. Il. CRAWFORD,
President Of the Seaate, pro teattore.
March 8, los
APPSovED.
- Nf
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-03-29
FROM WILMINGTON. DEI-1NApp

VI
"ArcHMAN OFFICE, goth March,
gentleman this moment arrived from Ic,,L
Istown, Delaware, has furnished a COW of,h.
following document. r' "o
ms Brifannic 6lajesty's Shin Poiciier.
IN me mouth efthe Dctaware,
"sIR, i0'@ 1DAfe4' 1913.
AS soon as you receive this. mu.t r...
quest you will send twenty live buIocks. WITH
proPortionate quantity OF vegetables AMI bs,
70 the poictiers, for the use of his Fri apnic
MaJesty's squadron, row at this ancb,r.,,
which shall be Immediately paid for at PHI.
delphia prices. II you refuse to commit n,;.t.
THIS request, shall be under the uecesa;tv "a
destroying your town. '"
81 rave the honor to be,
"sir.
Your very ob't. servant,
ZIP. BERESFORD,
Commodore, and con1nandJ1g 55.
BrIffsh sq"adron ia tie mouth of
"Me Detazoare.
" To me first Bdagigyate
" Of Lewistown."
Tn consequence of the above the co,..u-
ct Delaware, Haslett, ordered tie m;l;,sr,
ready TO march at a moments warning al
tic determination was 20 resist the demsnd "N
----------- - NN""'iu-
~ - nofn"e, as has been said, that Mr..
Dashkof (the Russian minister) is ahrr, 80
leave this country. On the contrary HE ,l,.
Ject IN sending his secretary down To the ee,,
IN the Chesapeake was to obtain passnor,.
Tor Courier to Russia, communicable ~
the emperor the friendly manner Win
whch ms pacihc overtures were by the
PRESIDENT and thus enable his gove,nmens
70 proceed without delay in it's mediation.
with what effect, time only cantell.
Alec, Mrzid.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-03-29

Gen Harrison, we are informed. is now in
the interior OF the state, in order to orga.
ME the reintorcements destined for the n
w. army, and hasten their departure. The
Gen. IS expected in town this day.