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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-05-20
Virginia Legislature.

R0USE a DELEgA rs.

General Assembly bcgua and holden az
the Gapi,ol IN the City of Richmond, on
Monday the seventeenth day of Nav, in the
year of our Lord one thousand eight hun
dredsnd thirteen, ard Of the Commonwealth
the thirty seventh.
On which day, being the day appointed,
by proclamation Of his Excelleucy the Co
vernon, issued the first DAY Of April last,
Tor meeting of the General Assembly,
such OF the members of the House OF Dele
gates as appeared, having taken the Oaths
prescribed by law, took their seats in the
douse: and a majority Of the WHOLE num-
Der being present.
Ordered. that William Munford be APP
pointed Clerk Co this House.
Mr. Nolnnd, one OF the Delegates fertile
County of Loudoun, reminded the House OF
the necessity OF proceeding to the Choice Of
speaker, and Recommended Andrew Sc
venson, Esq. Delegate for the City Of Rich
mond, as person who had given evidence
OF his ability and fitness to discharge the
duties OF that Office and was seconded in
The nomination by Mr.. Kendall, one of ihe
Delegates for the County of Northampton !;
Whereupon. Resolved, that the said An /.
drew Stevenson, Esq. be appointed speaker
to this House who, being conducted to the
chair, made his acknowledgements, SC.
The House proceeded to the choice OF y
Sergeant az arms, by ballot several Can,
didates for ;hat Office being 40 nomination !;
and the members having prepared tickets,
and deposited the same IN the ballot boxes,
Messrs. Masill, Watkins toi Charlotte, }
Robertson, Garrot, Noland, and Hill, (of
King Wiliiam,) we're named Committee
to examine the ballots az the Clerk's-t ,ble
&c.---Mr. Masill reported, ma; nrity
of votes in favor OF Daniel Verser Esq who
was thereupon declared duly elected Ser
geant at Arms,
On motion OF MFR Noland,
Ordered, that Henry S1uthall, Jan. aud
John otuhblehied be appointed Doorkeepers
to this House
The House proceeded to the choice OF a
third Door-kecper, by ballot; several Candi-
dates tor that office being IN nomination Q:
the members having prepared tickets, and
deposited the same inl the ballot boxes,
Messrs. holland, Garrett, selden, 9hristian,
otarke. Anderson Coz Hanover,) Robertson,
and Shesrman we're named Committee To
examine the ballots at the Cierk'stahle, &c.
Mr.. Nolaud reported, maiority OF votes
in favor of Anlhony Davis, who was there
upon declared duly elected
On motion OF MIR. Daniel,
Resolved, that the number Of door keep
ers employed in the service of the House,
shall hereafter be three only,
The Speaker laid before tho House =
Communication frnm the Governor, (refer-
ring TO snndry accompanying d0cuments,)
addressed u the Senate Ead Rouse of Dele
gates; which Was reads IL the following
words and figures:-
The Communication APPEARED in the last
Argus,3
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ID . Nj Y 5 To.



The Centinei contains some remarks on the
scarcity ef bread 1t IS serious subject. IL
says tnai within few days We have had infar.
NATION OF The destruction OI more than 50 coast.
ing vessels, and bi4nes the government Tor not
having built and equipped SO sail of FIST sail
ne vessels, from Ia u 30 guns, TO protect our
eoasiing trade, which would have been able 20
hive driven oil or captured the small cruizers
that occasionally anchor IN our bays < harbors
&c. II ths major hsi the feelings common u
most men, lac would never have printed this,
when At IS 50 weiiknown that the republicans did
all IN them power so1iadure the legislature 10
pahd and equip Sfrigate and s,cnp OF var
oPr0tset ne coast Of KassGchusstis par,ieuiGt
J, and t'iat the measure was defeated ty tke
FEDERALIsTs. - NM
AT the commencement of the war, some %
our most opulent mere hants fitted out some
letters OF msrque and other armed vessels,to
protect our navigation. What folio xed The
JedeTa!ists raised a crygag ainst them, and when
these vessels We're carried into Halifax, it was
theme OF joy to our ftGeraiits on the Elk.
change They said openly they ,ye'e glad OF a.
tits an utter disgrace to the merchants OF Sos
ton, that the little pccaroon, the Liverpool Pack
ct, should take near half a million OF do,lara
rom our citizens, when they might have pre-
vented it themselves, ii they had possessed one
spark ofPatriotisnI. But the federali5ts had
much rather attack their Own government than
British priysseers. They prefer insulting theif
own legally constituted authorities, rather than
offend their friends, the British.--They are
more disposed to rejoice at the destruction OF
Frenchmen, than at the liberation of our sea
men from British slavery, or to ;he establish
ment OF a free trade 70 all the tDoriG
Ii our inveteratc oppositonists, whose ssnti.
ments you hear through their Re, Fo, FAM
orator, and read in the pages of the Centinel,
had the courage, YOU would hear them declare
and you would read in our British ne wspaper.
their wishes, that evevy one OF our irigates had
been taken, burnt or sunk and Jery one oil
our naval conquerors killed, or carried prison
ers 70 nsitieh dungeons. They are not only
no friends, but thev are in their hearts rsnco'
rous enemies to an American navy. Their
sRDlmuns Jonus1 "a war with France, an ALI
ance with England, and depending the 6ri-
sish Havy for fhe Protection Of their commerce.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-05-20
BRITISH ouTRAGEs.

The annals ofcivilized countries have seldom
recorded more wanton, brutal, and wicked acts
of atrocity than those which are detailed in
The following
Exrae. ofG Letter from a Lady 4eay Havre-
de Grace 10 her Brother IN axis city, dated
My It'll.
" Since wrote you last. Havre de-Grace
has been visited by terrible bombsrdmen;.
1t commenced on Monday the 90 al daylight
Such scene meter before experienced. On
the report Of the guns we Immediately jumped
out of our beds end from the top of the house
could plainly see the BALLS and hear the cries of
the inhabitants. We ran down the road, and
soon began TO meet the distressed people, NO
men and children, half naked; children en-
quiring FOR their parents parents for their chill
dren, and wives for their husbands. Itappesr-
ed 70 ut as if the Whole ofthe town WAS on fire.
i think this act, committed without any preVi-
Gus wsrnrg, has degraded the British flag
"The enemy robbed every houze Of every
thing valuable that could be carried away.
leaving not change of raiment to one out of
ten persons and what they could not take con.
VenienGy, they destroyed by cutting in pieces
or breaking 10 atoT0s.-The admiral himself
Was present ut this work Of destruction, and
gave orders for il TO his officers.--Mrs Rodr.
era (wife to the commodore), Mars. Pinkney.
snd Mrs. Goldsborough, tcok shelter at Mr.,
burn that elegant building, hrs. told tile
officer that che had an aged mother in it, and
begged it might he spared. The officer repli
ed that he acted under the admiral, and Il
would b. necessary 90 oh ain his consent. Mrs.
q. returned with the officer ard detachment.
and obtRined the sdmirs's permission that tbs
house shouia be spared hut when she reached
it, she found it on fire, and met two men, one
with q sheet, the other with pillow ease
erammed full, coming OUT which she could not
then no ice, but ran up stsirs, and found large
wardrobe standing in the passage, all in a
hsme.-William Pinkney, who was with her,
and two ofthe marines, by great extrlons saved
the house, but some the wretches, alter that.
took the cover from the sofa IN the front room
and put Goals in il, and it was in Rsnes before
it was discovered.
"A beautiful M&dona, which The commodore
had been offered one thousand dollars for. they
were about destroying, but the admiral ordersd
them TO dessti at which they were so angry
that they wrapped it up in the burning sofa
cover, and LETT il as a marx of their valour.
[" An officer put his sword through a large
elegant looking glass, attacked the win
dOws, and cut out several sssbcs. They cut
hogs through the back, and some partly thto'.
and then let them run Such wanton bafbar
Tity among civilized people, have never heard
Of.
The whole squadron left our waters yes.
terdsy, to our unspeskable Joy"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-05-20
F" Fl. NJ. SHIP YALrAwr,2
g" C.T Nes5 YORK, IhyN 10.


" Ho-oMred Sill take it upon me- r.
address you with these few lines, and viii
thank you to 6r kind enough to free me from
a service most determinedly resist. The
| last time left my native country, ] shirJpeA
on board the schooner John, Jas. Chaytor
commander.
| was Impressed into the English ser
vice, and sent on board the British sloop Of
| war brig Savage, in the West Indies. al
though at the same time had the protcc
tion, from MIR. Pooless, the Consul AT hroI-
| Ia. which l showed TO the commanding off
Ger. We were soon after ordered 10 En-.
gland. Finding my situation very irkEome
and wishing once more to revisit my native
| country, where l first drew my breath. I
attempted TO MAKE my escape, out am sor.
ny TO gay without efiecL-But Oh! horror 7
cannot even think TT this moment en- the most
disgraceful treatment received in attempt
ing to rid myself OF a service / 80 aborlina
oiJ hate. was taken, my legs put in irons,
aud there kept for some time. Il was dur
ing this calamitous time ! had the misfor-
tune OF having my protection stolen from me
Alter had been in confinement rs long as
they thought at, was taken and made n
public example of--stripping me naked, and
scourgIng me with cat, o'-nine tales / -
My feelings thea we're more than can ex
press to you Oil paper. Since that time
have been removed into the ship l am now
serving in, being larger and as safeguard
TO any further attempts TO escape. ! have
written several letters 90 the Consul in Lon
don, and have received answers, informing
me he had used his best exertions, but with
out success, as l had no papers to produce.
Since ny endeayoTs have proved fruitless,
have given myself up as an Americas
since war has been declared betweenthe u.
states and Great Britain for which / was
only laughed at by the captain and officers,
VINO informed ne 10 my great dissatsfacti-
on, that had no need OF alarm ia a ship cf
this force, scUeHfy four guns, and that
| mad no need TO assist in case of action. We
are now cruizing off this port, and / for
| ward TINS by friend, now a prisoner on
board, aud shall take il as a particular ia
vor you will be SO good as TO forward tho
/ necessary documents 20 The Consul in Lon
don as soon as possible, that may again en-
! JOY myself as an American, and no longer be
confined m British man Of war, o. demand
me IA erchunge as prisoner Q( svar.
Ny last protection received in Balti-
more, April II, 1908 ! have written scve-
raj times to my friends, and TO the Custom
House, but have received no answer--the
reason cannot ascertain.--I hope no time
will be lost, and that you will use your utmost
exeriions TO release free born and legal A.
mercan from the hands Of an enemy. Your
compliance with this will forever oblgc, ho-
noured sir,
Your most obedient servant,
"JoHN CRAWFORD"
Collector q Baltimore.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-05-20
DOCUMENTS
ACCOMPANYING THE oovzaScE's IKs
SAGE TO THE
GENERAL ASSEMBLY,.
(PacEe. 4.

Richm0,,G, E4arcd 2etb, 1918.
SIR,
The circumstances disclosed BY the iocti.
ments winch had the honor of transmitting
you, under cover ofmy letter os the 7th uitinlo,
made Il neces:&ryin { he opinion of the Execu-
tive OF this state to place immediately in geqai-
sition two Thousand men 10 repel the threaten
ed Invasion, danger SO imminent al ia our
estimation not 20 sd:nr Of deisy, and by conse-
quence deprived US Of ar cfp, rtuaity of PR
vioutly consulting the President, cour.e that
| should greatly have preferred, had It been
practicable. IN your answer OF lie 10Th you o.
mitted 10 SKATE whether this MEASURE did. or
did not, meet Win the Appreciation OF the Pre-
sident. You communicated 10 me tl,AJ Colon
Freeman, CpmmAndant of theiort ~. Norfolk.
would call on me for such d .sschments OF Mi.
litia % might be rendered Necessary Tor the
defence Of hat station. lie, doubt not, hes
already advi.ed you that he has required Of me
by letter, OF the eth current, two thousand
men. request instantly Compiled with, by
placing the whole force Stationed At Norfolk.
undert Che command Of Brigsiier General Tay"
Tor, in the service OF the United States
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-05-20
TunspAY, Ma 10. az.

On motion OF Mr.. Mercer,
RESOLVED. That so much Of he Governors
message as relates TO the act OF tie las &c
neral Assembly, entitled "ap Act providing
for the defence Of the State against invasion
orir surrectIon, be referred toa committee
with leave e report by bill or otherwise
And committee was appointedof Messrs
Mercer, Barbour(of Orange ) otanard, Pres
ton, Robertson, Watkins (of Charlotte, } Lee,
Coleman, holland, Magil!, Garrett, Tyler,
Archer OF Powhatau,) Pegram, Stevenson
(of Spottsy lvania, Crockett, Boyd, fhweatt.
scott (of York; Lowell, Baker (of Cumber.
land,) Winghcid, Is oker, Mallory, Carson.
Times, Banks. Fulkerson, Sllearmah, Nose
ley (of Bed Iord,) Roane, Chapman, Hughes,
Barbour (of Culpeper) M'Mechen and Ru
theriord--tbe 35th rule OF the House having
previously been suspended, on Mr. Meroer's
motion, for the purpose of adding to the num-
Der OF the SAID committee
On motion Of Mr.. holland,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-05-20

resided en- s's' It % he United States. was
inc ine'deis - ~hichl alluded in Iay con
'Srs+''on WITH Nj tsmpbsll. Itis oot known
whether Great Britain has accented this medi-
alton The President sctA on motives intlepen.
dent OF that confederation II she accepts.
Ni'h view 70 far and just accommodation,
y my probably lead 20 peace. II she declines
~ t'e responsibility viii he cn her government.
an the mean time no relaxation should take
place inoiir military operations. They should,
Oh me contrary, be carried on with greater vi.
am, Dear Sir,
with great and sincere regard,
Very respectfully, yours,
JAMES MONROE.
His Exeellency-
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-05-20
From the Bahim5re american.
IMPRESSED AMERICAN.
&EST0P.

The letter of John Crawford, native A
merican seaman, who was bern in Whining
ton, Delaware, win show the cruel and 10
nominious treatment to which free born 4
mericans are subjected On board the ship. of
Great Britain.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-05-20
From he aurora.
/" THE soYEREIGNTY OF THE

The deeds which have been performed
BY our infant navy, 80 glorious to the Anne
rican name, and so stupendous in the politi
cal effects which they will not fail TO pro-
duce hereafter, cannot be estimated too
highly, nor too often extolIed. The soye-
gtigny Of the ocean has been usurped for
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-05-20

The Lord Sidnouth, prize to the priya-
teer Paul Jones, was re captured ON Sunday
afternoon within Gull Light, near New Lour
don, by the British fiigate Orpheus. The
Lord SdGouth was valusble prze--She
was coppered to the bends and had full
cargo of sugar and cocameal, besides $4,000
dollars in specie. On the same day the Or
pheus captured two other American ships.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-05-20
May L.

The privateer Gov. Tompkins O. this
port, has captured off Cape ST, Vjncentr, af-
ter an action of 40 minutes, the British Gil
braltar packet Amelia. The crew of the
Amelia were put on hoard the brig Commo-
dore Barry, from Philadelphia for Cadiz /:
and the day following they were sent on
board the British frigatc Menelaus in CNdiz
Bay.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-05-20
RiesmO,.1, IEarca %, 1918.


The prompt and satisfactory snswec
received from you in answer TO mine nf the
18th, lays me under obligations lost not a
honent OF time IN presenting it TO the Council
OF State, and in conseuuence OF the Efficient
measures promised and adopted By the General
Government TO recommend for the present.
that We should abstain from the execution q Z
the law o. thi6 state, connected with an eastern
defence. have the pleasure to inform YOU
that tlsy cuincided with me in opinion, and
for the present II will not be csrriet into
effect ------among the various considerations
which have induced US TO sIopi this measure,
an 'rdent disposition to cherish concord be
tween the two governments is not SmnnE tn c
seSst. IN taking upon ourselves Shs higii res,
possibility, we have been influenced by tho be
lief, that, had Tie Legislature been N sessie...
AID possessed OF the measures adopted by tEe
General Government, they would hare RS Seated
rhe law. M entire confidence is induiged by
US taat the General Government will hereafter
continue to adapt The means of deiens,, TO the
ezigency Of the occasion.
Yours. &c.
Js.BARBouR.
Col. James Monroe,
Secretary of State,
Washington.
The said Com muE;cation with the &C =
companyiug Documents) was ordered 70 be
iai upon ne table.
On motiou of Mr. holland,
Ordered. that 500 copies of the said Com
munication be printed for the use of the
Members or the General Assembly.
On motion, ordered, that the Rules a :
dofted by the House, for the governlnznt
o! their conduct during the Lest Session be
adopted by this House for the government
Of their cOndnct during the present Session,
With the following addition to the twenty
fourth Rule viz
provided, thag, after the ayes and noes
shall have been separately taken, and be-
fore they are counted or entered on the
Journal, the Clerk shall read over the names
of those Who voted la the affirmative, and
OF those who voted in the negative and
ny member shall have liberty, at such read
ing, tocorfrct any mistake which may have
been committed, in listing his name, either
in the affirmative, or neganee.
On motion Of Mr.. SeaweH,
Resolved. that the Executive be reoues-
ted to lay the Journal Of their PROCEEDING s
before the General Assembly.
On motion, the Documents, in the enclo,
sure marked (A) which accompanied the
Governors Communication OF this day were
takenup aud read; and on motion OF
Mr.. Watkins (of Charlotse) ordered that
500 copies thereof be printed for the use vi
the General ASSEMBLY.
Resolved, that when the House adiourns
to day, it viii adjourn un,ii 10 morrow
morning ten o'clock. And then the Housc
adjourned accordingly.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-05-20
New Yosx, Nav 10.


Yesterday morning the United States frigate
Macedonian, Captain Jones, dropped down to
the Watering place, where she came 10 anchor
The frigate u. States, Commodore Decatur, is
at anchor near the Light House.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-05-20

Should tteBritish forces
continue 20 invade Norfolk, or o.her parts Of
the state, 1 have no doubt that Efc Precedent
viii order he regular troops wien raised fo
70 be eneressed there beyond the Regiment
allotted Ter their defence. You nav be sst;s6-
ell that nothing may be omitted, accessory G,-
the protection OF the State, compatible win lie
general duties, which the means in the hands
.oi the government will euable il To perform.
No change has taken place in ti,d relation.
between the United States and Great Rr;,.,,,
he mediation Of Russia lately DIX red bv the
Emperor, to both parties, aud accepted BY the
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-05-20
am, Sir
Your most obi serv't.
is. BARBOUR.
Washington.
yYashmgfon, MayeA a1st, 1913.


DEAR SIR,
had the pleasure to receive vout's
Of Che 17th Yesterday, and sho,Sd haze answer
edit by the return Of the mail had mot had
some oiicia! engagements which rendered II
impossible With an iuvari0nl az Norfolk. If Is
painful TO say any thing tending TO check sny
measure, having tor its object the defence Of
tho country. Without hsvinr examined The
Constitutional prepriety Of the MEASURE In oues-
ton, for which have not had tine, have sun.
posed that every object Contemplated bv 4
might be secured by mssns o., and under tbe
authority Of, this Government. A regular re-
glment IS ordered to be raised for the defence
OF Norfolk, and the nrighborisg coast, die OFF.
GERS are appointed, aud are engaged in recruit.
ing the men, and j, being known that tley are
not 20 be removed from the state. il is nrcs,,-
mabie that they wiz soon be raised. A large
body Of militia are already in service At MOI
folk, and power given TO the cDipmandiny &c.
nicer 70 CAL ior as many more, aEn his igde..
ment The public exigencies msy require.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-05-20
His Exce!lency-
James Barbour, Esq.
Governor of Virginia.
War Dchariment, March. %. 1s1s.

SIR,
had this day the honor of receiving your
hxccilency's letter of the 10Th inst enclosing
the copy OF onetrem Brigsdier General Taylor
of the l7th. The substance of tue information
given in the letter had heen already received
directly from that officer
The measures taken by your Hxcellency. as
well in ordering out the militia in the first IN
stance, rs IN consigning them to the service OF
the United Sta'es, under the requisition made.
by 1t. Colonel Freeman in the second, merited
the entire appreciation OF the President.
q The force now Ascribed to the enemy for
land Operations IS much greater than has hi
therto been supposed. ~ 1he only statemen,
we have had OF it from General Taylor, i, is
not made TO exceed one thousand conbstants
viz. SIX hundred msriuss, and four hundred sea
men.
II the enemy have objects beyond blockade
OF the bay, and particularly if they mediate an
attack on the city 81 Norfolk and It's defeaecs.
the delay, put into the execution of that prciect
10 understandable upon n,y supposition other
than thst 81 an expectation OF greater force, in
which our means should also be increased
nave sc5Ordtsl or the 18Th inst authorised
Brigadier General Taylor 90 make such further
rcqlisition upon your Exceiisncr for additional
mi'itiS drafts, IS his knowledge OF die eneny's
strength and movements shall render necessR
ny.
have the Presidents orders to express his
thanks far the assurances which close your Exa
cellenoy's letter, and his entire confidence tn At
the measures tAten'for the public defence will
be equally marked bywisdom and by spirit
avail myself OF this occasion onSr to your
Bxceilency the assurance OF my very high res-
pect.
JOHN ARMSTRONG.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-05-20

RicAmonS, hgarca 2sth, 1913.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-04-09
Valuable Lands for Sale.

CTTHE subscriber will sell Tract
of Land, containing 5eS and a
halt acres, within two miles of Fauquier
Court House; about 500 acres OF which
are in wood, we'll timbercd. The open
land is undergoing its first course Of
clover and plaster, There are on the
premises comfortable new Dwelling
House, not finished, good new Barn
and other convenient out houses. Pos
session Of the houses and part OF the
land can be given Immediately, and oil
the residue after harvest.
Thisis perhaps one OF the most de-
sirable tracts of land in the neighbor-
hood of Fauquier Courf House, on ac-
count of its vicinity to that place, where
FIRE wood sells at from three % four
dollars per cord during tbs winter sea-
son. John A. w. Smith, Esq. or Saml.
Low, Jr. Esq, will shew the land, and
make known the terms Of sale.
(, Also, one other Tract, containing 200
acres, lying in the county OF Culpep-
per, on the main road leading from
Chester's Gap to Fredericksburg.-
This land is we'll adapted to the use Of
plaster, and is not more than two miles
from Mr.. Moses Gibson's Merchant
Min Ii will be shewn by Mr.. Curtis
.Corby, near the premises, and the terms
made known on application to the sup7
scriber, living the upper end OF Fau-
auier county, on the road leading from
the Court House to Chester.s Gap.
VIM. GARRISON.
March 4 w