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Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-11-20

Extract Of a letter dated New-Lon-
don 18th NODeMber
We have this moment been inform
ed, the English squadron off New
London, are turning off the vessels,
and will not suffer them to proceed
I'D the Sound. Id.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-11-20

Letters frsm Princeton, received
yesterday, mention that the Pest
Master General, GIDEON GRANGER,
Esq. continued dangerously i'll. Id.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-05-24
One VyoarselDes.
From ne Aurora.


After examining the late debates in the
parliament of England, we are led to con-
clude that disposition no less hostile to A
merica is to be shown toward us, at present,
than was actually experienced by our no.
le-miuded ancestors, during the admins
tration of lord North. This prodigy of ob-
stinacy will not cease to be despised by the
English, for his incapacity, as long as his
name is known in the history of those i'm
portant events. MIR. Canning has long since
anticipated the pleasure of communicating
TO his countrymen naval triumph over the
patient and forbearing Americans; and he
has now converted his disappointment into
fury, and ardently wishes we may expert
ence all the horrors of British vengeance.
We have often been told of British honor.
British justice, &c. &c. but have never ex-
perienced them and if we take proper care
of ourselves, we trust, we shall know as lit
tie of British vengeance.
The wise legislators of England, with be-
coming modestv, arrogate to themselves all
knowledge(Sc we donot wish to deprive them
of any praise which they have merited from
planning expeditions and insolently ascribe
to passion our unwillingness to submit lon
ger to plumber and impressment. To be
sure, they told US these things were COM
NDltlcQ LOT bOOu-Oul Have never OSen
able to believe them.
Power, and ayarice, seem to have taken
entire possession of their minds. Letu for
moment reflect on the property stolen
from American citizens, by various edicts,
as best suited times and circumstances, since
the year 1898.
By the orders in council, all disguise was
removed, and universal robbery of the iiino-
cent American was sanctioned by the for
mality Of their courts, as a right founded on
the basis Of power and to be enforced, be-
cause plumber could be obtained.
We'liaye had feeling enough u mourn af-
ter our losses, although we had not the sense
to perceive the equity of the hLunder, nor
had we the ho7ver. to prevent il.
We should insist ON retribution and II
there be justice among men, it will be had.
The loads of treasure which have been car
ried to England from the plains of Hindos-
tan and the banks of the Ganges, are evil
deIitpgoofs to that corrupt government, that
HOS6Efsis right. The precious metals. found
in the colonies Of Spain and Portugal, ORR
ginated all the wars between England and
those powers for the last 2O0years. When
temptation invited, pretext for war was
readily found in England and the produce
of the mines of Spain was intercepted, in
some instances, before hostile intention
was publicly avowed.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-05-24
FROM THE ALBANY ARGUS,
PARTICULARS RELATIVE TO THE CAP.
TURE OF YORK

BY an express who arrived here on Wednes
day last, from Niagara, the editor of the Ar
gus has been furnished with the following in
tercsting particulars relative to the capture of
York, which are derived from an authentic
source.
The enemy's force amounted to 1900 m en-,
and consisted OF regulars, militia and Indians.
He lost 300 in killed and wounded, mostly re-.
rulars, and 400 taken prisoners, principally
militia. A 80 gun ship, nearly ready to launch,
was burnt on the stocks, and vessel mounting
10 guns, and another mounting 8, were captur-
ed in the harbor, and have been added TO our
squadron. Our troops found in the place nearly
one hundred cannon, among which were seve-
raj handsome pieces of brass ordnance, great
quantity of fixed ammunition and naval stores,
Indian goods. and several hundred barrels oil
pork and -four. The cannon and naval stores
were destined for the enemy's use on the up
per lakes.
Our loss was occasioned principally by the
explosion Of the magazine, and amounted to
81 killed and 1876 wounded of the latter died
preyious 10 Saturday last. The wounded were
conveyed to Niagara, where gen. Dearborn ar
rived the early part of last week. There was
but one man killed on board the squadron,
and but one wounded.
In Is minutes after the shipping anchored,
the intrepid Forsyth had his rifemen landed
and formed upon the beach--the infantry inn
mediateIy joined him. The charge upon the
enemy, who covered the banks, was impetuous.
Not an officer or man, it is remarked, shrunk
from his duty. The enemy was closely follow
ed into tile fort, and the British flag pulled
down by capt. Forsyth. Sergeant Murphy Of
capt. Makers Albany volunteers, was among
the killed, and two privates of the same corps
whose names we have not learned, we're wound
ed.
The Inhabitants received our people with
omen arms, and numbers of the militia had
come in and entered their parole,
York remains in our possession
Meditated attack upon Fort GeorRe.--The
troops on the Niagara river, under gen. Lewis
were concentrating near Fort Niagara; bate
RIGS were constructed and the necessary mea-
sures adopted preparatory to an attack upon
Fort George Commodore Chauncy arrived of
Niagara with his squadron on Saturday after
noon and it was confidently believed that the
attack would be made on Monday last.
Cen Hayrison.--An express from gen. Har
rison reached Niagara just before our inform
ant came away, on Saturday, and brought adj
vices that Fort Meigs, at the Miami Rapids
was closely invested by the British and Ind.
ans.
The express left Albany on Wednesday, the
5th, reached Niagara on Friday, left there or
Saturday afternoon, and returned here on Wed
nesday morning, having rode 700 miles in Z
days and nights.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-05-24
FROM THE BOSTON PATRIOT.
FORK, TIE CAPITAL OF UPPER ca.
NIDI

Recently taken by general Dearborn, is q
place ofin6nitely more value and importance
than is generally imagined here in Boston. A
brief Description of it may not be unacceptable
TO our readersE this time.
After leaving the township Of Pickering, you
pass under the highlands OF Scarborough, and
arrive at the township OF York. This place,
which was the seat of government OF Upper
Canada, lies in about As deg. SIS min. N lat
ard is most beautifully situated within an ex-
cellent harbor of the same name, made by a
long peninsula which embraces bason of wa
ter sufficiently large to contain considerable
fleet. 1t has navy yard, and here our troops
found frigae on The stocks, pierced for SO
guns. The harbor OF York has this advantage
over the other ports on Lake Ontario, that ves-
sells may ride safely at its entrance, during the
winter.
On the extremity of the peninsula. which is
callei Gibraltar Point, are commodious stores
and block houses, which command the en-
trance of the harbor; on the main land oppo-
site TO the point, is the garrison, situated on
point made by the harbor and a small rivulot.
which being improved by sluices, affords an
easy access for boats to go up to the stores the
barracks being built on knoll, are well situat.
ed for health, and command delightful pros
pect of the lake 10 the west, and OF the harbor
TO the east The government house is about
two miles above the garrison, near the head
of the harbor The front Of the city, (for so it
was called by Smyth, the British surveyor ge-
neral of the province of Upper Canada, III years
ago. is mile and an half in length, who speaks
OF several handsome squares, particularly one
open to the. harbor The river Don empties
itself into the harbor little above the town,
running through beautiful mesdox. The
long beach or peninsula, like our Nahant, af
fords most delightful ride, and is considered
so healthy by the Indians, that they resort to
it whenever indisposed.
The government house is situated between
the city and the river Don, in beautiful spot
suited for gardens and parks. The oaks are
large, the soil excellent, and watered by vari-
Gus streams, one of which may be thrown into
all the streets in the town. The harbor is we'll
calculated for ship building, and caulking of
vessels. The climate of York is temperate,
and we'll sheltered from the northerly winds by
the high lands in the rear.
1onge street leads from York to lake S;mcoe
and the Bandas street crosses the rear of the
town. These streets are turnpikes or military
roads, and made by the British troops under
lieut.. gov. Simeoe, and extend more than an
hundred miles IN length.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-05-24

BY intrigue and impressment, they have
secured. for their use, the hardy seam EN-
which belonged to the maritime powers of
Europe and those seameh, combined with
their own, have captured from their enemy,
ships for the constant supply of their navy.
How scrupulous have our pious ancestors
shewn themselves. for the rights of neaxh-
boring and pacific nations In their War
with us they must encounter many difficult
ties. We expect to derive great advan-
tages from the stupidity of the ministry of
England. To this, in great measure, we
owe our independence and thus far, during
the present war, the unanipity, which dali
ly increases, throughout thqcountry. Their
ships go considerable distance up our large
bays, and their boats commit depredatons
but in a national point of view, such ope-
rations are totally unimportant. 1t was af-
ter the attack of lord Nelson that Copen-
hagen was completely FORTIFIED: Eyery'pro-
minent point of land will sbsHsBe occupied
with garrison and the brave Inhabitants
along our coasts are daily trained to arms.
To provide their ships with fresh provisions
and water, will be most arduovs and ex-
pensive task. The hot weather will gene
rate diseases among the crews, and the men,
becoming weary of their situation, will de-
sert. Government, surely, will prevent
them from receiving supplies.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-05-24
Fro3, the same.

But few years have elapsed since it was too
generally believed, that the Americans could
not supply their own clothes from the home.
mandatory. Many would have it, that it was
not the interest of America TO encourage do
mestic manufactures, while the advocates of
British supremacy tauntingly observed, that
"the Americans could not make hob n ill.
The spirit OF foreign commerce and enter
prize had so far got possession ofthe american
people, that it would remain long doubtful,
whether they could make their own cloths, had
not the British monopolists, deceived by their
agents in this country, essayed to drive, from
the high seas, people, who, it was believed,
could not be kicked into war " The expe-
riment, or rather the necessity, which sprang
from the error of Britain, has established the
position, that the new continent was not formed
TO be dependent on the old +; and that its inha-
bitants may enjoy all the necessaries and most
of the luxures of life, without recourse to TO-
reign aid
It is true that the Americans were fast adj
vancing in commercial rivalry on the ocean,
and that the preponderance which England
sought on that element, was likely to be frus-
trated; but the Englishman might have known
that great proportion of the American ship
ping was employed in trade vastly profitable to
England, carrying the raw materials TO the Bri
fish manufacturer and exporting manufactured
goods to the foreign market, and often to the
very place where the raw materials were pro-
duced.
1t would be to the advantage of Britain to be
also the carrier Of her own manufactures, and
thus not only have considerable profit, but also
engross the entire profits Of her intercourse with
foreign pations. There could not be a strong
er proof OF imbecility than to suppose that A.
ny nation would thus submit TO be deprived Of
the most essential Characteristic Of indepena
ence. wiser policy on the part Of Britain
would put at great distance that high stand
which America has assumed, and from which
she will not recede.
As long as America continued a mere Gus
toner Of England, so long would her CONNER
cisl projects be in a great degree advantage
Gus to England. 1t is only when the Ameri-
cans would learn to manufacture their own
wool and cotton, that England had any thing
to fear. Contrary TO the hopes Of all, the e.
vent, most to be deplored by England, has al
ready taken place, the Americans, driven from
the ocean, necessarily had recourse to other
pursuits. Extensive factories are already es-
tablishcd, the people have learned TO make
their own cloths, and their custom is lost to
England Tor ever
This war must terminate IN the acknowledge
ment Of the Americans right to navigate the
ocean, on terms prescribed by the laws Of natl
ons, or the war must be perpetual. The Ame-
ricans viii, on the cessation Of war, re-assume
their appearance on the ocean, not rs formerly,
to carry British manufactures 10 all parts Of the
globe. They will appear in every market, not
laden with British but with American manu-
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-05-24
From me afiGtary Monitor.

At the suggestion of several friends, the editor
ct this paper proposes TO publish history of the
REVOLUTIONARY WAR IN AMERICA
The great utility OF such work, at the present pc
Rod, presses it self so strong on the editors mind
that he has Determined to devote portion of his
time to the compilation, AT Low PRICE, of a
work, which ought be in the hands of every citi-
zen and which, by bringing to knowledge the
heroic exploits OF our fathers, in the days which
" tried meas souls" would now promote an emu
iation of their virtues and patriotism.
historical knowledge of mans native or a
dopted country is naturally desirable by all. The
early histories OF the old countries of Europe, are
obscured by details, depending principally on ia
buous tradition. that little if any reliance can be
placed on them. 1t 10 not with America. It's
early settlement Gas far can be important TO in
quire) had its origin snce the invention Of letters.
Al before it's discovery by Columbus was savage
and uncivilized life, producing no trait worthy of
the historian pen.
1t is not always within the sphere of mans
purse TO purchase vouminous or expensive books,
and there are Bot many who wish to be occupied by
tedious details--hence the cause why so few can
acquire, and why SO many are unwilling to acquire
knowledge of history.
Godsmith, more than any other man, has esta-
blished the utility of abridgements he has made
almost every man historian, and has proved how
little is lost to the reader by well complied abrdge-
ments. There are few school boys in England to
whom the histories of Greece and Rome arc not
now familiar throusha knowledge derived from a.
Judgements of large histories. Goldsmith retained
and often improved the sense subject, spirit & style,
Of tho original. 1t justly said of him nihil e.
rat quod nor tetisif niii tetisif q,sod non oarit
He touched all subjects, and improved whatever
he touched.
The editor, without pretending to the merit oil
Goldsmith, pledges himself TO make careful Sc.
lection and candid report OF whatever can be CLEAN
ed from the various histories and details of the e.
vents which he proposes TO publish.
short retrospect of the history of the United
States, previous to the commencement of the reyo
lutionay war, will be preixed & an abstract Of the
events in the present will be given in an appen-
dix. Terms in our next
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-05-24
FL ON fhe NeaO- YORK Columbian.

Melancholy ETGmhle-On Monday, the
Sd inst. an unfortunate young wretch, about
% years old, was shot at Greenbush, for
the crime Of repeated desertion. He had
enlisted and received the bounty money, and
three times violated his engagements to- his
country. Since corporal punishment short
of death is prohibited in the army, and the
practice Of repeatedly swintlling or robbing
The public by eAlisting and clipping with the
clothing and bounty will prevail ifnot check
ed by some means OF other, the execution
of the law upon hardened offenders would
seem almost indispensable to the preserva-
ton of order among the soldiers, and the re-
gular prosecution Of measures incidental to
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-05-24
lctae Sid WIN be able to undersell the prii:.

fact faI, ,s d will be able to under'ell the Bri-
ne american may pay higher daily wages
10 iaDourers, T<ut he pays less rent and few
taxes, and with general have the raw ma,cri.
ais at a lower price.
Ii Is not easy to foresee whether il will be
advantageous to America to become manufac.
turing nation, on very extensive scale; nor is
y easy to divine, whether the English will be
injured by the reduction of their vast manu-.
iacturing system that one event may han.
pen, and that the other nnust take place, NAV.
however, be confidently predicted. 1t NAV be
mere proper to remark that although England
is the greatest manufacturing Nation i'm the
world, and although foreign commerce has pro-
duced apparent riches, yet there is no nation,
the inhabitants of which are poorer or more.
oppressed by taxes. Their poor houses are o.S
'erhowing, the army and navy are resorted tor;
not from love OF fame or country, but AS %
livelihood /; fame cannot be acquired by a waIS
-sHNng Tor it's object the destruction of liberl
ty, an universal dominion, or an exclusive right
to navigate the ocean love Of country can.
not exist where nothing remains of which the
inhabitant can be proud where, should he re-
man at home, he cannot procure half wages
or hall employ ;-and, from the produce of
which, one fourth would be deducted to nav
the annual expence ofthe nation.
Will the British maintain the mastery of the
ocean, by their thousand ships of war futile
idea-vain hope.-In long war not yet termi-
mated, they have destroyed the great navy Of
France by force or fraud they have possessed
themselves of nearly all the Spanish, Portu-
guese, Dutch, Danish and Russian fleets and
America has but about half u dozen frigates.--
Yet France is building up new feet, she has
one already built and America is also building
a fleet. But, says the Briton, France has no
seamen, and naval tactics can only be acquired
by long and uninterrupted practice at the exer-
cise OF great guns" The success ofAmerican
" back-woods.men, on board their fir built
frigates, in The present war, is no bad common
tary on this text. It is very probable the Bri.
tlyi may get possession of the few 'non des
criPts, but most certainly, ten years. war,
carried on by one hand against the French u
surper; and, by the other hand, against his
reject IN America would drive the British
IN turn, from the ocean. She has an opportu.
nity OF now earning peace with America, by
Withdrawing from her unjust pretensions.-
Should she decline it, her fate is fixed--and.
whether 1T may produce good or evil, England
must fall.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-05-24

state of war and much as we deprecate
the deliberate destruction oflife in cold blood,
we can hardly question ITS expediency in
cases like the one in question. The unhap-
py convict was attended by clergyman,
and his last breath was spent in prayer.
Alter he was shot, the prisoners in the camp
were marched by their guard to view the
corpse; and then :he whole line of troops,
from the hollow square, formed and march
ed by the solemn spectacle; the whole be-
ing conducted with the greatest propriety
and calculated to produce the deepest effect
on the fellow soldiers of the deceased who
composed the audience.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-05-24

IT we were at liberty to state the channel
through which we have received the following
letter we should satisfy our readers as fully az
VIC are ourselves satisfied, that it is written by
the person whose name it bears Dem. Press.
ANOTHER INTERCEPTED LETTER.
Letter from The Right Honorable SIa JoHS
BoRLAsE WARREs, Bart. X. Il. commander
an chief Of all his 1fajesty's naval Eorces H6os
the N0Tfh American STATION, to John Wilson
Crocker, Esquire, dated on board the San De.
HtingO IN the Chesapeake, Nay z, 1918.
SIs-l have the honor to inform you for the
information of their lordsllips that since the
date ofmy last dlpatch his maiesty's squadron
under my command has been INCREASINGLY ac-
tive IN capturing and destroying all the shall.
Tops, packets and ferry boats which infest the
rivers, creeks and inlets of this bay. This
species OF warfare is, perhaps, the most effica.
cious against the enemy as it strips a great
many OF the people among the lower orders Of
their ALL hope thereby to render the war I'M
popular, APPOINT have ventured to deem OF
some importance in a country where almost
every man, however low or poor, is allowed to
vote at the elections. The Constellation fri
gate has not yet been attacked. had the no.
nor to mention in my last how strongly she was
moored under the protection Of nine gun boats,
and 1t is understood that the crew is IN high
state of discipline. 1 hope however, to open
the batteries of the feet upon her on the arri4
val OF the additional ships of the line of
which am now in hourly expectation.
have succeeded in burning Frenchtown,
small village on Elk river, and on the Sd Of
this month party Of marines and seamen to
the number of about 400 under the command
OF Captain Warren, we're landed from the boats
OF the squadron at Havre-de-Cirace, town at
the mouth Of the river Susquehannah, which
they took possession Of in a few minutes in q
very gallant style by storm, They afterwards
proceeded few miles higher up the bay and
burnt the iron works and foundery on Princi
pho creek and tore up and burnt the bridg .
At Havre-de Grace there was no resistance ex.
cept from handful of militia, less than a com.
pany, who fled before his msiesty's royal ma,
rines and sesmcn These two towns we're ser
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-05-24
rRon THE sALrInonE PAr.ror

Governor JONES. of Rhode Island, in his of.
hclai communication to the Legislature of that
state, says
The destruction of our coasting trade is
much to be lamented, as it deprives us of the
esua' ana very neeessary supplies Thread stuffs
from other states"
Indeed! What, SO soon sensible of your de.
pendence on your southern and western bre.
tnren, even for the "slaf Of life 2' Pray, in
the event OF separation of the Union, land,
no doubt, Sir WILLIAM JONES' would Join in
the Commercial League'') what will you do
ior your VERY NECESSARY SUPPLIES" if
the south declines treaty of commercial in.
tercourse
Not the Oriental TraueHer-.sho is said 10
hdpe spoken ls or IL languages. is doubted
7Ohes'er this Sir William Is acquainted Nth his
oLUI.