davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-12-25
PARENTS AND GUARDIANS

n kt. respectfully informed that Herbert e.
Thompson has opened school, in the house on
"a. Street, generally known by the name oi the
Small Capitol
Having been for three years Pupil of the Rev.
Mr.. isylor, he will conduct this Seminary on the
same plan with that of the Select School
III: course embraces Reading, Writing, Arithme.
nc, tie English and French Languages Grammsti
eSiiy, Natural aud Civil History, Ancient and No.
dern Seography, the use of the Globe, and the e!
ements Of Mathematics
The number OF Pupils will be limited.
For particulars apply as above.
Dec. tS. n.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-12-25
Another Post Office Robbery =!
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS

A By the 2sth OF September last letter was put
= into the Richmond Post Office by NV son r.
u mayo. directed to Mrs. A. Mayo, at the Hot
springs, enclosing two notes of the Bank of Virginia
ct stOo each, of the following description, viz Let.
ter No, 529 payable 10 Francis George. date,,
18th OF February, 1873 One other note of same a.
mount, letter ID No. SEQ payable to Francis George,
naten 18th OF February, fSI3-Which said letter
has not been heard OF since A reward of $50 will
De PAD onthe restoration ofthe letter and its con.
TENTS and for the conviction of the thief the above
sum of 500 will lie paid
~ JOHN MAYO.
A'SS' - 5w
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-12-25
PETEKSBURG ACdDEMY.

TOHN WO0D pespeetfnliy informs Aie public
90 that the creek, i.at'n, French, anil En- dish
Languages, Neural sni Moral Phih.oophy, the va.
ltous brasch-s ~ the Msh,emstics Arithmetic
O. vrsphy, as writing vii h (ausht Nv lin, Al
to etersburs NeeIcmy the ensu,og year ct the
usual Fees o. '-!y Do aga per aunum-or ten dol.
lars pey qusrtet. Hoar,l end Iode ng may be Nod
IN several priva Fanilies IN Petersburg on YER
Moderate term
Dec. 10, #
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-12-25

4 7 :
TbkNhWAY from the Subscriber on the 9th day
e & OF October last, a negro man named Dick who
calls himself Richard Fsrttr shout IS years cid, S
feet Sor inches higa, DARK complexion, bushy hair,
large whiskers has Gu hi, forehead about an
inoh long the right eye rsaning Up in the hair,
rather bow-legged, looks very pleasing when spoken
60, and endeavors TO speak very igh.aown-is a
good sawyer ami toerable rnugh earpenter-ha,l
On when he went away check shirt, pantaloons Il
round jacket OF northern striped eQih lac has moth
or in Sutry ETY., where perhaps he msy Be lurking.
had him of Mr.. Gray ofrlanse,nond county.
The above reward viii be given to any who
will deliver him to IL Rchndnd, Snd all reason
able charges paid, 10 dollar, il secured in any ia il
so that get him again ~.
STEPHEN Il. HOPKINS.
Dec g. 2aw2n
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-12-25
.dDVERTINL.NEN =.


AZ friends former patrons, and the public, are
I'VE hereby informed, that on the LIST day of Fe.
bruary, 1914, at which time my military term will
have expired, shall re.commence my Boarding
School at Prdesvilie, in Amelia, a few miles west
OF the Coart-House, where will teach the English
and Latin languages, Mathematics, History. Geo
srarhy, Arithmetic, &c.
Price for tuition will be S95 for beard $50
students hndins their own bed, bedding, washing &
candles, found by will be a separate charge
Thoss who wish to engage scholars, can do it by
Supplying to Mr.. John T. Leigh. of Ameiia, or by
addressing note to me in NORFOLK, where shall
continue till the middle of January -. ri
Any gentleman who understands the French Ian
gusge grammaiicslly, and who we'll re-
commended will be gladly received, and will meet
with liberal offer, to engage as assistant during
the next year, to instruct pupils exclusively in that
language Letters addressed 20 me, post paid, by
any gentleman wishing to apply, shall be imnedi-
stely attended to- After the 18th day of January it
will be necessary to direct to Amelia Courthouse.
JOHN E.TOWNES.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-12-25
BIZ CKSM

HiH be hired, TO the highest Bidder,
Nv Thursday The 3ist iust. before The store door
W o. Richard g. Smith 81 co. for tie ensuing
yea, Jour oalna5Ie Blactsmi'hs, and a Sriker,
ts1o Of Sphich are Carriage S1ii,kS, equal TO cny
in'he country. 1T the same time viii be Eire.i
seveTdI Crop Hands. Bonds ssit. approved sc curi,y
nil BE- required. $50
BENZ. OLVER, Jr,
Hd7oper-Tospr, Dec Ii. 5t6
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-12-25
FASHIONABLE BOOTS . SHOES.

WPT GtHT q d Il VIS,
TpOOT & SHcE manufacturers from Fhiladel-
j y phia, are now.opening in the store lately
pied by Mes9rs Boyce stsoners, on the main street
. little above Messrs James Brown; jr & CO.'S.
due Office and nearly opposite Mr.. Samuel c.
Adams:
IN elegant assOrfmen: of neat and FashiOra6ls
Boots md Shoes,
Made ofthe best materials, and superior worfmsn-
ship, viz.
g Back strap, :, FER tops : ST.
Cossack q 6 C1sssck, BSctg &
Buck, BuckskiR q BUOtees
Military fell * undrese, Lace,
Over and walking shoe5, walking and dancing
pumps 10 Che neatest style, and Of the lates, fash
ions -. .--
w right and Davis fsttsr them selves thes ehey
Will give perfect satisfaction TO those wao may ia
them With their custom they Ill receive a
constant supply Ot art cles tbei4 line from their
mandatory in Philadelphia of superior quality, &
the latest fastipas. Prompt and ready, attention
may be calculated ppoD, every effort will be Inade
10 please repairs dpte ct the shortest notice.
GJJ Boo,-Cord, by Who,esss and Retail, for rae
above.
Dec. u. epiw
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-12-25

Marine 7ncurancs COmcdny IF Riclimond.
FENHE Stockholders in this institution will be plea
u ssd to take notice, that Tuesday the 18th day
of january next is the day appointed by the Act of
Incorporation for the election Of fifteen Directors to
serve for the ensuing year.
A. CAMPBELL, sec'y.
Dec II, iawtiJ
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-12-25
Denemher 8.
Y3TM. CoWAN. NJ 70 -T.iI-3KER. E Stree

Nj NJ. COWAN, F.1ICi-Ii.3kER, Z Street,
w respectfully ihforms his customers and the
publics that be has oa hand good assortment of
patent lever, repeating ladies' and other Watches,
IN gold and silver cases. Clocks shd Time Pieces,
fasaionsbie assortment Of JewerF, siIvei and pi-
ted Ware, gold. gilt, silver and plated Epauletls,
silver aud gilt Cord, s~ord5 and rks aword belts,
sz:>etaees. steel, silk and gilt WaJoh Chains, seals,
keys, Se.-With grea, variety OF other ar;iolss in
HE lire, all of which be Offers at the lowest prices.
or Watches and Clocks carefully repaircde-
Jewellery and Silver-Wsre msHe to order.
ID emh = zawSw
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-12-25

DRY GOODS FOR S.4LE
AT THE SToRs OF Mr.. RIDDLE, OPPOSITE
MR. WM.CooK's,
EoY the Subscribers, viz.-20 casks domestic Cot
I'D ton Goods. consisting of plsds, stripes g. char
brays,
CAGES nf Shoes, s do. Hats,
] bale OF Ozna' urgs,
trunk s,lperfne Prints,
do. Cambria Muslns,
90 pieces Gotten Shirtne,
40 do. Flags and Bandannos,
Cloths, Cassimeres, Vestingc and Fancy Muslin5,
&c. sc. -. KENNY WhLWOkIH q Go.
December i6. ep5w
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-12-25
Marine Insurance COMPANY Of Richmond.

NeTlCE is hereby given, that Dividend has
IN this day been declared of Eight per cent, on SO
much of the Capisol Stock Of this Company as has
been paid in, and win he paid to the Stockholders
their authorised agents, this Office, Tuesday
the 2Sth instant.
BY order of the Board of Directors,
a. CAMPBELL.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-01-12
@CNe1===----
WASHINGTON. ian. {

Wy As HING ON, San. D.
The frigates President and Congress have
arrived at Boston from cruise, neither of
them having been able to overtake any of
the British frigates, several of which they
are said to have chased.
On the % inst. the u. States brig Argus,
arrived at New York, after making her
escape, by throwing over guns, water
casks, &c. from British squadron of six
sail, OFF Bermuda, of which two or three
we're supposed to be ~ gun ships.
Janvary7.
We observe that an idea is in circulation
Ia some OF the Cazettes, that there is a
prospect OF an early accommodation with
Great Britain. We wish it NAV be founded
on any recent indications, on the part of
5rcat Britain, of disposition to meet the
liberal advances OF our government. Of
such disposition we have however no
proof. vi the perseverance ofthc United
States III their pacific disposition, we have
no doubt that every additional proof will
appear, from time TO time, that circum-
stances may render proper. We allude
mere particularly to its being intended,
as we iearn, 70 introduce into the Lee
SslatWro proposition for excluding by
law foreign Seamen from the public
and private vessels of the United States
ihis will provide for giving efFhct 20
any stipulated arrangement between TIE
two gNern:nents, which may take place
alter the Adjournment Of Congress, without
the delay ncident to special cali for the
purpose.
Tie House of Representatives were YES
ter,ay again occupied with the discussion
OF the OH Tor raising AN additional military
force of 10000 men, which has become
more interesting as it progresses onward.
JnnUary 8.
In the IT, Of X. the bill for raising an adj
di;ioaa military force for one year is still
under discussion. IN amendment Yesterday
made to the till, INSTEAD Of NAL king its pro-
visions Pcfcmptory, places it At the discre-
ton OF tie Executive TO raise these forces in
Whole or Ia part, whenever in his opinion
the public service shall require 1.-THE
bill passed By the II. Of 4 auth0risine an
Increase OF the bounty On enlistment, &c.
Will come before the $ 'nste tomorrow.
VERMONT.
The official re,uras Of the Vermont F.
lection have reached this city. On count
Ing oui TIC votes at Montpelier, the scat Of
Government, itappears that the Republican
Ticket has succeeded by "A clear majority
% 2J3 votes. The names or the Members
elected are as foIlow: Janrca Fisk, nm.
STorg, Nm. c. 9TadIcy Ezru Enilcr,
Charts Riob and I'd. Skinner.
Januarp, 9.
Letters from th- North West announc C
the continued activity and zeal of General
Harrison 10 the duties Of lis station and
state some circumstances which indicate a
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-01-12

purpose net 20 let the winter pass over, wish
"ut d..e"'puhg ~ oa.'n'S'u-n has h,Ne
arm, and hiuiseif-b sumo gallant atchi=v-
ment.
TIE FEDERHL REP UBLIC.fN.
a statement appeared in the Federal Re-
publican on Wen sday last, confirming some
uGIou"dcd and injurious assertions respcc-
ting the nanncr III which the Editors of the
National iDtcl.,ycncer announced the resig
cation. by the han0rable Mr.. Hamilton, Of
the post ct S>c'y of the Navy. which one
ct TIE Editors, whose name was particu.
!arly pointed ~ in that paper, took the pro-
per means o, Renting. perCcyinr, how ev-
er, that the conductors of that print
have not in their paper since publish
cG, Thought rrcrcrto fetrgct or. contradict
s'ieir assertions in this respect. il b.-comcs
necessary that we shhuld state that so much
OF the article IN question, as relates TO the
Editors, az either OF them, is in all essen
ual particulars, grossly untrue, and with
out the slightest foundation.
This notice. the last we shall take Of the
subject, and which is forced upon Us Ivy the
refusal or omission OF the Editors To
state OR contradiction of their ristatate-
ments, is not less due to others than our
selves. or we should have permitted the ia
brcsticn to pass, rs we have done many of
a like character, without thinking it worth
the trouble OF contradiction. MAJ. Inf.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-01-12

"Pcsoivcd, That the tie SAID conr.it-
tee enquire likewise into the expeGrt If
making provision ior com penss,ing In. Nj
M" or volunteers. who NAV have been al
led cat. or whose services may have been
aroerled ny the ,srcnNes Of either .i he
territories ct the United States"
The resolutions were ordered to lie q. ,he
table.
WAR MEASURES.
Iae ti"nse again resolved itself into ?
committee of the whole, MIR. Eih, in the
chair, on Tie bill from the Senate autho.;s
4 u the raising uf 10000 men tnr one ,ear.
II IN the opinion ~ the presidentof the u.
States The public service shall reqnir, Il.
Mr.. tFhcGfon si,use at g,eat length a.
Samst the bill generally.
Mr. ~ Zee moved an amendment To the.
ON going to place the appointment Of the.
other iiei'i officers nf each regiment, as W ell
as the CoioNels, in the President and Senate.
- he snoron was agreed to-
MT. Gay (Speakcr) then rose to speak in
SUPPORT 81 The bill and of ,l,c war, and in
reply to those who had .poA> IL Oh the other
SIDE.
Having spoken about an hcur, he declar-
Ell that he felt himself exhausted. and sus-
pended his remarks, until a further oppor-
tuaity.
ihe committee rose, reported progress.
and the House aGiouruea.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-01-12
BOSTON, Ian. l {.
COM. RODG ERS SQUADRON


Yesterday arrived in this barbour. from 2
cruise OF "a days, the u. States frigaae,
FTe8aenf Commodore Rodgers, and Con-
gFc8S, Captain Smith. They have been as
tar to the j.. as long. %, and to the $. as
lat. IL n. From long. 81 they ran down
the trade wind to long. so, and passed 70
the northward within 80 miles of Burmutla,
October IL, gave chase to the British fri
gate Nymphe, which escaped in the night
November !. lat. SO, 90, long. %, 81 at
halt past 4. NJ. discovered a ship of war
and two merchantmen, and gave chase.
The enemy's vessels dispersed Lost SIGHT
OF the man OF war at halfpast 6, being very
thick and squaly-gave up the pursuit at
y. The man of war proved to be the frigate
Galatea. She had two vessels under con-
voy. One of which (the Argo, sent in)
was taken by the Congress. October %,
lying to in a gale, the President sprung
her mainmast badly, just above the gun
deck partners. November So lat. Of Ber.
muda, Ion. 81, boarded the Swedish sloop
Packet, Settles6urg. 6 days from NJ Lon
don tor st. BaTts. December 8, lat. So. IS.
long. 68, %, fell in with schooner Nansise.
Thomas, 5 days from Phila for France, had
sprung her masts during the chase, and
during the night lost them, and the vessel
was abandoned, and the crew received on
board the Congress. December IA. lat.
DINA, from Philadelphia for Caliz. 10th,
seip louisa Cecilia s DAYS fra.n Savannah.
for Lisbon. Same day prvateer Teazer.
of New York, from New-Haver, informed
of the capture of the Macedonian and Fro
lie. 17th, ship Bedford, Dennet, Of Ports
mouth, 5 days from Baltimore for Lisbon
and she was ordered in by the Congress for
having license. Same day, boarded ship
General Lingan, from Alexandria for Lis
bon, ieaky. 25th, lat. SO spoke Swedish
sloop ID days from St. Barts for n. London.
27;h, lat. 90, %, boarded brig Hazard. two
days from Boston for New Orleans. 26th,
lat SO. lon 90. boarded the Portuguese ship
Asia Grande, two days from New YORK, for
Lisbon. December u, in the Gulf Stream.
while lying TO in . hard yale, the President
shipped heavy sea, which swept tie star
board gangway, started The boats. killed
two men, wounded Z. The President has
about 50 prisoners.
The squadron also boarded, IN lat IS, 30,
lon. 67, ship Leauder, Matlock, 5davs from
Philadelphia for Lisbon. About December
IS. ship Howard, irom Lisbon Tor lyew-
York. On Tuesday last, to the southwark
OF the Scuth Shoal OF Nantucket. 5aw "A ligus
American merchant ship, with a figure
head and no fore nor uii2en tcp g aiiant.
masts. standing to the South, and schoo-
ner with luz tore sail. Same day, saw the
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-01-12
CONGRESS-.
IN SENATE

IUfSdGv, IGv. s.
The Serate was principally occupied to-
day n,hc discussion of The Mississippi state
bill ; the further consideration of which
was postponed to tomorrow.
E'cdnesday, Jan. 6.
The Mississippi state bill. was further
considered and re- committed to Messrs.
Bradley, Anderson, Lloyd, Gregg and Ger
man.
The following motion was submitted for
consideration by Mr.. Smith of Md.
RESOLVED. That the Secretary of War be
directed to lay before the Senate a return of
the commissioned officers, musicians and
priVates, who have enrolled themselves un-
der an act ''authorising the President of the
United States to accept and organise GER
tain volunteer military corps" and the act
supplementary thereto, specifying the states
wherein such volunteers may have enrolled
and also return of the non commissioned
officers, musicians and privates who have
enlisted under the act, entitled " An act in
addition TO the act, entitled " An act TO raise
an additional military force"
And the Senate adjourned.
Thursday, Jan. Z.
The resolution yesterday offered by Glr.
Smith IT Md. was taken up and passed
Mr.. Var,itnl from the committee or the
subject, reported in part, bill supplement
tary to the act " to provide for calling out
the militia to execute the laws of the Union
suppress insurreCtions and repel invasioHs,"
and to repeal the act now in force for those
purposes, and the bill was read and passed
to e Sd reading.
On motion ut Mr.. Gregg,
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Navy be d.
rected TO lay before the Senate, any correspond
enee that may have taken place between him and
Capt ChaunCey and Lieut.. Elliot relative to the
capture and subsequent disposition of the British
armed briggs Detroit and Caledonia, taken the 9th
OF October 1879.
Friday, Jan. 8.
The Senate resumed the consideration Of
the bill supplementary to the act for the
more perfect organization OF the army of the
United States /; which, on motion OF Bf,.
Smith of MD. was postponed to Monday.
The bill from the House autliorising the
President of the United States to establish
post routes in certain cases, was read il third
time and passed.
The Senate adjourned to Monday.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-01-12

v gun DpAt5, si0Op lfsgeuI carrying one TWEEN
s y four pounder, and one eleven inch mortar
each.
The heaviest cannon in their frigstes
are eighteen Founders. but these do not ex
teHd ia Fraah the holc battery, having
some twelve Founders among item; the
oher guus are nine and SIX Founders. The
corYettes and bri6s carry twelve, nine aud
rs yOunders; none Of them have carron-
adcs.
The large frigate is about six years
-, .'.s, - ~ ,i',,i, ,i,. one -
about the SIZE of or GO gun frigatcs. three
81 the ctbers are very Old ships, hardly sea
woi t'ly, about tho size of our 81 gun fri
EatCS. That OF 90 guns IS 4 new ship launch
ed ~ Algicrs aboat two months since and
j, about 800 tons burthen. The tws cor
ye;tes oi - guns are Greek prizes convert
cd into cf7iizsrs, abou; 40 tons b~irtbon
clch. The corvette If 70 guns is an old
vessel ST about $50 toni, Two briggs are a.
bont z4O and the ycbcck go tons.--Fo our Of
the ffIgates, Que corvette, and the two
hr.ss ~ coppered.
The Alge:iues have not another ship
O. var Bessie ta0se n"uliUrcd, excepting
three g'u boats, IS he size lf those sent
oat, which ore ma, f1c service. All their
s,..G open zi.n boats for defence OF the bay
stee either broken up CO.. entirely unit ior
s,rsIcc.
The squadron before mentioned is
Commanded by ,heif 'uDuS captain Rsis
smnida. un bears the tie Of admiral.
lie IS "a Bod. active, e.tcrpril.ng couiman~
der. hnt entirety upac4uaiuc ca With Any re-
efaf ,n.le ci lighting; hc na, not The ad-
eut ~ O. Being 'iueE, og even an Alge-
1.a w. bifth, on1 h,a advancement, winch
L~s bcea eAasey ewing u be activity, cn
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-01-12
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Z L =.


Tuesday, Jan. S.
On motion of Mr.. Johnson,
" Resolved, That the committee of Ways
and Means be instructed to enquire into the
expectancy of giving the Secretary of War
and OF the Navy the same compensation as
is now allowedb y law to the Secretaries of
State and Treasury"
On motion of Mr.. Bacon, an order Was
passed directing to be printed for the use of
the House number of copies of the Mes
sage OF the President to the Senate of the
United States at the last session, transmit
ting, in consequence OF request from that
body, y series of documents and correspon-
dence on the principle of impressment.
Mr.. IaAlferro offered the following re-
solution, observing that the reason why the
provision had heretofore been withheld from
our laws, was the uncertainty of water con-
yeyances, which uncertainty by the invent
on OF steam boats had in great measure
been done away
{" ReSokued, That the committee on Post
Offices and Post Roads be instructed to en-
quire into the expcdiehcy of aathorising the
Post Master General to contract with the
Iproprietors of steam boats for the transport
tation of the mail of the United States by
watsr---and also into the cXpediency OF pro
hibiting the transportation Of letters by wa
ter between Post towns, or from one post
town to another, by any packet or water
craft, where the proprietor or master there
of shall not have previously contracted
therefor with the Postmaster General, and
TO report by bill or otherwise"
Some conversation tookeplace on the mo-
ton. Messrs. Rhea, Lewis and Seybert OBJ
jected to CERTAIN parts OF 1t. 1t was even.
tually, with the consent Of MIR. TaliaferTo,
postponed to Monday.
BELLIG BRENT MEASURES.
The House resumed the order of the day
on the bill for raising an additional military
force Of 10000 men for one year--the cues
ton being Ola the passage of the bill to third
reading.
.tfr. Boyd, lfr. La1y and Mr.. Quincy
spoke against the bill, the latter at great
length, and Mr.. Rbea spoke in is favor,
and
The House adjourned at o'clock,
Uednesday. Jan. 6.
WAR MEASURES
The House resumed the consideration %
the order of the day, being the BIZ for rails
ing az additional military force OF 20,0UO
mcn ion one year.
MIR Ehea, Mr.. Wlgery. MIR. Archer,
Mr.. GrunLy and &ir. Troup. spike Success
nvey in favor Of the bill, and ~ reply to
those who had spoken az linst it, Aud the
House adjourned.
Thnrsdag, Jan. 7.
, mr.. LiaH. OF Ca. offered Tor consdcya-
zion resolution calling Tor variety Of de-
tailed information respecting the oxpen-
ditures and management OF the Navy De-