davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-30
Erom tde Democratfc &c..

L he audacious effrontery of the men who
continue 10 apologize for British outrage
would be Incredible, If the fact were not Jai-
ly before our eyes. What man of common
humanity, 1--WE put national feeling out of the
question: what man possessing the common
feelings ct humanity can peruse the follow.
ing statements, authenticated by an eve wit
ness, without emotions Of the strongest in
digndtion The subjoined cases of impress.
ment, and treatment of of American citizens.
a Will not cOndescend 20 say native citizens
though the fact is uGquestionable) transcend
all former instances OF the vilainy and cold
blooded cruelty Do the British government
exercised OF American mariners. The ma
ton which authorises, nay the nation which
permits the preparation of such crimes
ought to be considered as the enemy of the
whole human race, and the mark Of Cain
ought TO be their distinguishing feature.-
Inc prostituted presses which are employ-
ed IN their vDdication ought to be---put
under the safeguard of outraged justice.
Further extracts from Journal kept by one
OF tue crew of the providence Privateer,
while = prisoner to the British.
October u, 1919.
Yesterday an impressed American whose
mother, widow By the name of Guedron,
now resides IN New York, made application
TO the captain of the Dragon, COLLIER for
his protection, who had il in his possession.
and observed that he being an American,
that he should be compelled to serve and
light against bis country, his parent and bros
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-30
from the boston PaLladiuu of Fyifat
FROM OUR NI1EA.f.c

1IIK REMAINS or CAPT. LAIvRpNf,p
Eatracf gfa letter from Saiem. mr., 10
4 he return of the cartel brig Henry.
you arc acquainted with She was cone I
days oniy. The request for the body Of Gao.
tam Lawrence vas complied with and
that OF Lieut.. ludlow was obtained NJ
person ! understand, went ON shore bnt
captain CrowniDslield. canno, learn m n
ne Drought any papers. lie brings news of
the captive of the privatecr CTowler If
Ihls port carried into St. Joins, NJ. All
eis prizes OF the pngateers Folly aud Fox,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-30
EASToH. (Md } Ang. II,
EVENTS OF THE. WEEK


10 keep peace with the many events that
have transpired, by report, since our last.
would not only be irksome to our readers.
but be departure from that line Of conduc;
as to the war, which can only be received
by men OF dscreticn and therefore shall
give them the go by, aud present only those
facts, supported by that authority which
VIII at all times carry cOnviction-wilh such
others as may occur, not coming immedi-
etely under the proper authority. To the
following Cficial account of the action of
Tuesday morning last, atSt. Michaels. might
possibly be added few unimportant Incl
dents: since which eight deserters have come
INTO town-twO on Tuesday, and six vester-
day MISUNDERSTANDING the latter is Mid
shipman' who reports, that they conducted
the Captain of the big Contest ashore on
Kent Island, on Sunday evening, and he not
returning before dark, they put of and Ian
ded ~ the lower part of this County that
the big bad just come up the bav that
they were informed by a Midshipman the
Marlborough, that the land force was under
the command of Sir Sidney S. Beckwith
that marched from the Narrows to Queens
Town, AMI that Admiral Cockburn had rho
command OF forty barges which landed in
'front.' OF the town: that the; understood
from the above source, that in the attract
on 81. Mnchacls, the British lost one Can
tam and one Lieutenant of Marines, and
ana twenty seven pryates and that one
OF the barges was materially injured.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-30

O'clock, and under dark cloud. and were
not seen until they were landing. They
were bred ON by two guns, and the men from
the fort retreated, with the loss of their
muskets. The guns were spiked and the
enemy embarked. and commenced a con-
nonade on the town.-rhere were Is well
directed shot from our guns, which made
he enemy retreat 10 of the shot were fired
by Lieit. GRAHAM, from his battery, and
S from Liest. VICKERs. There was much
blood on the grass al the water-One pair
ot-boarding pistols, 2 boarding cu.lasses, 9
cartridge boxes, and a pair pumps LETT
The barges fell down to the brig, three or
TOUR miles, and remained until or 10
toclook nine OF them went to Kent Island,
in slow order-two went down to the Adj
mirais ship: The militia generally behaved
ell,and have no duoubt the same body
would meet the Conflict with redoubled
ardor Some of the houses were perforated,
but no injury to any human being: this show
eth the hand Of a protecting Providence.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-30
DOMESTIC.
MILLYpcEvII1r. enc,

WILL DC Z VILE, Augngt 4.
The troops destined against the Indians
Will commence their march. on Fria4v neyt
TO the place of rendezvous, which will be M
Fort-Hawkins, as we'll as at two other
points between that place and the Alcova.
General STEWART, Of OgIethrope. the
eldest Brigader, will rake the Command.
We understand the object Of rendezvous.
i1g at three different points, is. in order,
with more facility, to procure forage.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-30

The eastern states complain that thew
have not proport onate share of weight in
the union, because the representation in con-
gross Of the southern states is increased by
having three htths of the slaves Represented.
They do not recoIiect that in the senate OF
the United States the number of representa-
tires from New England is far beyond what
their population would entitle them to. e.
very state, whether large or small, has two
senator's. Thus the states of Connecticut,
Vermont, New Hampshire and Rhode Is
land, the whole of which together do not
possess near the population of Pennsy lvania,
have eight senators, whilst Pennsylvania has
out tao. And yet they arrogantly say that
the joining in the union was on their part a
sacrifice. II New England were conl erted
into an island in the middle of the southern
ocean, who would lament it. 10.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-30
WASHINGTON CITY, August %
Cof'fes Of letters from Brig. General Boyd
TO tire Secretary At Mar.
Head Quarters, Fort George,
August 17.ll9I3.

IR, l.:
In the last letter which had ~ hon
or to address to you, / had TO copGiunics e
the information that commodore G IS mncey
had left this part of the Lake yks9rdag
an express arrived from the 8 DID Greek
stating that he was then off ihlt BIO in
pursuit of the British 2eet, which, ~ like
wise To be seen.
A body of volunteers, militia anil indians,
under the command of Big. Gen Porter Of
the New York Militia, having arrived ad
this place, and very impatient to engage the
enemy, plan was this morning concerto,
TO cut off one of his pickels About 500 vo~
lunteers and Indians, under the Command
of major Chapin, was TO effect til, object.
supported Oy 200 regulars under the com
maad Of major Cummings of the 16th infan
try. heavy rain, and other ontOward cir
cumstances, defeated the primary objacl.
but IN skrmish hat ensued in which iht
enemy was completely routed, our indians
captured IL Of the British indians, and 10 r
VIII &c sMany Of the enemy s dead were left
On the field among whom is;suaposed 10 be
the famous Che, Norton.S Oor loss was
only two Indians and few slightly wou d
cd. Those who participated in this contest
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-30
ATTACK on ST.. MIcHAELs.

The enemy, with II barges, made an
attack on the little fort at the mouth ofthe
harbour at st. Michaels, on Tuesday NOR
mig, 10th inst about one quarter before
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-30
October %.

1t s2Fec,ed that the federal papers will
justify ihe cowardy assassination of the of
ticers and seamen on board the Cheasa.
peake, after her surrender, by the following
c mpendilus argument, yIZ.-Gredf Britain
does NOT clam The r1ght' II ma8SGcreiag all
7ooHnded prisoners Of sOar utter battle
therefore, americans haze no cause cfcom-
hlgiaf. Penn. Rchu6.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-30

The Privateer brig Yankee, of Bristol,
Z, 1. has arrived at New Bedford, from a
ciuize of three months. She has taken 7
ffizes--all of which, it's understood we're
captured in the Irish Chapnel---somc of
them West Indiamen--othcrs which piled
between II Gland and England. Five were or
dersd to France-one given up TO prisoners,
andthe iothera lugger, was ordered to the
Cnited States. She brings report that
the United States frigate ESSEX had put in.
to the River of Plate, with great amount
of specie on board
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-30

the InIlians, conducted with
great bravery and activity. Gen. Porter vo,
lunteered in the affair, and major Chaplin.
evnced his accustomed zeal and courage
The regulars under major Cummings, as
tar as they were engaged conducted well!
The principal Chiefs who led the warriors
this day were, Farmers Brother, Red Jac-
ket. Little Billey, Pollard, Black Snake.
Johnson, Silver Heels, Captain Halftown.
Maj Henry .. Ball Corn Planters son) &
capt. Cold, chief of Onondaga, who was
wounded. In council which was held with
them yesterday, they coyenanted not to scalp
or murder; and am happy to say, that
they treated the prisoners with humanity.
and committed 20 wanton Cruelties upon the
dead
The Canadian volunteers, under major
Wilcox, were active and brave as usual.
nave the honor To be, sir. with great
respect, your most obd't servant.
JNO. p. BOYD. B. G. C.
Hon. JOHN ARMSTRONG;.
r Mead Quarters, For Gerorge, NC
Nm . .angnss Is, 1913.
Atloai |n0. Armstrong.
Yesterday I had the honor to address 10
you letter detailing the conduct of the In
dams IN late skirmish. Their bravery C
humanity were equally conspicuous. Al
ready the quietness in which our piquets are
suffered TO remain, eyinces the benefit ari-
sing from their assistance Permit me to.
suggest the propriety ofiinmediateiy depo-
sting presents far them in the hands OF Mr..
Granger, Of whose exertions, and those of
Mr.. Parish, l must express my entire APP
probation.
have the honor to be, sir, your respect.
full, obd't servant,
John p BOYD. BIG.
Cory o'a letfer}rom Caht Cro,oaia gshielz
I Ga frtvate eifizem) Of Salem, 1Auss. 20
she Sccresa,y effhe Nary
Salem, Aug. 10. 1915.
SIR,
have to infnrm-you, received the me-
cessary documents anal papers to enable me.
70 proceed IN tne orig Henry, with my COM
Trades to Halifax after the bodies ofthe lat.
kcaRH Lawrence and his lieut. Ludlow. Z
-Hase Performed The service and obtained.
thrghgh the assistance Of Mr.. Mitchell. oar.
agent there, both the remains of the ofti-
GERS above named; and l must add, receiv.
ed proper attention fro'n the commanAifer
officers OF the British government
The relatives OF captain Latsrence have
requested that his ains. ui ,imateiy, might
resi- IN New York, bu5 that funeral honors
might be paid here. aud accordingly the ce-
remonies will take place en Monday next az
.Sdem. Com Bainbridge has been consult,
keg on the occasion i remain with high
aspect and esteem, your ob't servant,
ITGEORGE { RoWNINSHIELD. Juar.
| The Hon. VIM. JONES,
Secretary oi the Navy.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-30

Tiers living there! The captain called him
4 d-n'd Yankee rascal, and ordered him 10
re put in irons he was accordingly placed
II irons for the night. This morniog the cap
ain and Lieutenant came below, where he
was, and ordered him to be released the
captain then told him he intended to have
given him three dozen" but, (said he) you
may go for this time Blu. If you ever ask
me again for your protection, YOU shall be
logged that is the PROTECTION I'il give you.
|d-n you." There are great many, Iun
derstand, in the same situation, who dare not
open their complaints TO AN officer on board.
Thus are they compelled to give their best
lays to the support Of the enemies of their
country. The above young man, James
Guedron, appears to be about % years OF
age.
October 90.
This evening. about 10 o'clock, an Anne
rican who was impressed into their service,
WIS dragged down below, within six feet of
where i lay, when they placed him in irons.
He expostuated with them on tn ir inhu-
mainly, stated that he was an American by
birth, and would never fight under any oth-
er flag (; on which the captain ordered the
master at arms to tie his hands behind his
back, which was done he then ordered him
to be gagged, which was done in this way |;
the master at arms brought bolt Of iron 6
inches long and thick. which he forced "a
cross his mouth, and with rope turned
round each end, drew the bolt taught in HE
mouth, and dashed il at the back part of his
head. The cries Of the poor fellow were
heart piercing his eye balls appeared to be
bursting from their sockets. The Captain,
with the calmness OF Savage, stood with
his arms kimbo, and ordered rope yarns
to be stuffed in his mouth, to prevent his
cries. Some of our people spoke few
words on the inhumanty of such treatment,
when the master at arms ordered them to
be quiet the captain came forward; :. what
does any of these rascals dare to speak p
No, no, (the master at arms replied) they
were not easyin their sleeping positions. =
Very well, (said he) if any OF them look
wry, or dare to open their lips, put them in
irons and gag them, d--n their Yankee
blood After some time they took the gag
from his mouth, and ] understand he will
receive four dozen n The day ofpunishment,
which is every months.
October %.
"They appear to be more and more inye-
terate to US we are circumscrbed TO the
space of about IL feet by 8, amidst our bag
gage, we are exposed to all the sun and rain
IN this deleterious climate. Their dogs and
cattle have some place appropriated to them
Tor ease and shelter, but we have none be
1t so--they will but make impiacable enc
mics, where they hayei it in their power to
engrat the SCION Of friendship"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-06-24
BosToN, June IL.


CTfure ofthe Liveyhool Picket.
Extraet o. letter from Portsmouth TO a mor.I.,.
in Boston, dated June 10, 1913
Believing the following will not be alto
gether uninteres,ing TO you, ] have taken
tue liberty OF comm Unicsting the same
Yesterday afternoon, at O'Clock. arrival
az TINS place the privatecr Thomas. Thoma !
vi. SHAW, commander, with her prize. the
famous LfViPacket, which had lust been 70
btted, and was coming to cruize in thee
parts The Thomas took her after cbssc
0t hours, and lost men in boarding
AFhen It was circulated that the LiverpooI
racket was below, prize, the whole town
seemed to be moved, and Oh capt Sbaw,s
reaching the wharf IN his boat, and II beino
ascertHined from him that it was cert,,,,
lac was welcomed by hearty cheers. and
On ne Packets approaching the wharf. She
'IeG salute of ~ guns, which was answer
81 by reiterated cheers from a number of
"harVes al was arimation-all parties ex-
,ressed their satisfaction that this famons
tue Insignificant thing, TO appearanoe1
vas at last captured.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-06-24
NoRForY June l

~, NONFULk, June TO.
Whatever might have been the circum
stances under which the Baltimore Reve-
nue. Gutter (whose capture in York River
was mentioned in our lasD has fallen into
the hands or the enemy, of one thing we
nave since been assured that she was not
surrendered without brave and severe con.
test, in which three of the epsrny were killed
and many, no doubt. Y61nded; the Cut
ter e; having only one man N5dndsd
Travis behaved with great lptfepidity, and
on being carried on board thef unan frigate,
AFTER capture, had his sword returned to
MN, with many Communications on the bra
very with which he defended his vessel. He
ana MS crew are now on board the Junon,
ah1iousiy waiting to be exchanged.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-06-24
ID.

The Portsmouth Gazette Of June IA. saws
mat the privateer Thomas. (Which captur
ed the Liverpool Packet priyateer) boarded
ed the 10th inst boat Pacific, Brown. Who
reported from Eastport for Boston but the
Capt' Bars, late Of the Liverpool Packet
says she was direct for HlHfax. The SANG
paper says, that a man named York. be-
longing to n. Yarmouth, was taken ON board
the Liverpool Packet, and had long acted
as her pilot, and that York SAYS "the Sir
John Sheroroos is partly owned in Boston.
and that 1t ne must suffer, he will not be alone
in punishment
we havsno con6rmatory accounts of the
report OF the blockade Of the Essex frigate
at st. Salvador.-B. e'''0
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-06-24

get,ing uaier way, and aring several tir,es ut
them, I.e oarses returned to the frigate & ST..
stood down
BY person Sho left Sewelps Point about an
hour before sun set, We learn, that the p.it,s,.
ships Which came up above the Lig.,t houss.
went down again, and anchored near ,fillou,.h.
oys' Various rumors are aaoat, buI we re.
commend those who 1T may concern, not 20
come INTO the Roads. until they can ascertain
with certainty the position Of the enemy.
From correct source we learn the follow
ing position OF the enemy yesterday evening S
o'clock.
3tr'gates, tender and a schnr (supposed
the late Cutter Surveyor) passed Old Point
Comfort, standing into the Roads.
Two ships OF the line, frieate and some
smaller vessels, at anchor off Willoughby 9
frigates and some smaller vessels. anchored
near the north cape.
! A few days sVt3Gsptain Hickey, commando
ing the British shfP % war. Atalanta, sent a
noat on shore al few miles TO the southwark of
cape Henry, and made 4 demand OF some fresh
provisions, accompanying the demand with
'hrea,, That II 1t wa, not complied VITA, lie
would burn wind mili belonging to the citizen
ut whose house the boat lanled-,he demand
was not complied with, and to his own, aud to
tae disgrace OF his country.--Capt. Hickey
Landed another party and destroyed the wind-
miii. petty warfare ofthis sort, is Disgrace
iui' and can find no paliation, not even upon
| P4ea Oh reclamation, ii such existed.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-06-24
June 10

FOR some days past the movements of tI,e e.
eeny IN our pay indicated disposition to move
higher up, and yesterday afternoon about the
O'Clock, three OF their frgates came into tIamn~
t!I Roads one ofthem came up so hirb. As to
obllge the mai!bo~t bound TO Hampton to re.
we learn that one Of the friga;es stood Nd
so high as to look into Elizabeth river; at this
time sloops and schnr. we're coming down
James hiyer-? barges were dispatched after
them' but on the Gun boats near Crasey Island
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-06-24

The gentleman VINO accompanied the
nag sent to the British squadron ON We'd
nesday, was unable to learn the fate of the
licensed vessels that went down some davS
ago he capt. Of the Junon observed, that
squadron Of them had been sent to sea
under convoy OF a sloop of war, but whe.
ther as prizes or otherwise, was known onlv
10 the admiral.
There are stated to be four ships of the
line hve frigates, and five or six briggs and
schooners now in the bay.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-06-24
NoRFoLK. 1Tonda3 eyen;so .Llue o.

NoRFoLK. Mouda9 eUenisg, JuHe 21.
Ia our Lass we noticed the movements 0E.
the enemy's force, as Indicative of dispoeN
sition to take higher position in the roads.
On Saturday evening ono oftnc Frigltes was
ABOUT one and half mile above Hampton.
another neatly three miles below her. and
another about a mile and a hail bcloS tie
second.
The upper frigate being so far detached
from her consorts, determined capt Tarbell,
VINO commands the naval force here, to
make an attack upon her with the Gum
boats On Sunday morning about 4 o'clock
an attack was accordingly made by Ii boats,
at about OF a mile distance. Ghe attack
was spirited, and it being perfectly calm,
gave great hopes Of the destruction of the
enemy's Frigste ; but ght breeze of wind
sprlnging mp about quarter before S, ena-
bled the other 2 fllgates 70 come to the as.
sistance OF their consort; one Of these Fri.
gates Supposed to be a Race from the cir.
cumstances ola 32!b. shot being found in tbs
null OF one OF the gun boats,) opened very
heavy hre, which compelled capt. Tarbei,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-06-24
NORFOLK DANGER

by the arrival os the mail from Hamp.
Ton last night, we have received a private
ieoer OF considerable length, from which
we nave made the subjoned extracts:
HAMPTON, June 81, 2p.m.
On Friday the 18th instant, I wrote vo,
that three British frigatcs with several small.
Ter vessels were at that moment Is N ny
passing slowly upwards with all sail set. in
luii view OF this place. They ultimately
anchored that evening about sun set abreast
Oh hampton. On Saturday morning thew
'oaue ana attempt with their barges, to cut
Oh TWO schooners which we're coming down
James hver but onsof the gun boats from
Ciahey Island made astimely movement to
prevent them, and they were compelled to
renhqu!sh their object and retire In the
course OF he day we saw one sloop towed
down the Roads
oh Sunday morning, about dawn of day
our ears were assaIled by loud roaring of
cannon which continued for a considerable
eiine' ny canoe passenger from the Nor.
ioiN side, | learned that one gun boats.
ABOUT a. m. had commenced AN attack nm
OH thc headmost frigate of the enemy, then
near tue mouth OF Elizabeth River, and ha-
wing gained favorable positions, nearly sur
rounded ard almost riddled her before the
n1iler TWO 11sates Could come up to her re-
ie'. his, however, vas at length effected
and she WAS saved. They have since been
occupied III repairing her, and we could
uisthctLy hear the carpenters at work.
N"at her loss was can only be conjectured
III present. Ours, fl ON the information of
eHe Canoe man, was l kille and wounded
Oh BOARD the gun boats. As observed from
'his SIDE, every shot from the gun boats seem
ed to take effect, and the firing continued
from about to 6 a. IN.
During yesterday, Sunday we were We
y ihuch entertained with the appea sncc
OF tie British fleet below, seventeen sail Of
large ships were under way at the same
u'ne' ana presented u sublime spectacle.
Last night we expected an attack either
mere or at Norfolk. but the wind was high
and perhaps un!avorable to their purpose.
All TINS morning (Monday 2lst) their Ships
nave been moving iio-how many cannot
DC ascertalned Twenty one were count
ed last evening, and they extended as far az
we Could discern More than twenty are
now i'll view and near us, between Cranev
Island and NewporJ's Moose. There seem
20 nc several Admirals-one supposed to be
warren or the new Admiral Signals have
been Tying all day. Sometimes the princi
pai AdmiraPS ship has appeared covered
WIN Rags IN every direction | have not
the least doubt that either we or our Nor
io'E lads will have it by daylight to NOR
70" morning. Should the storm pour ON us
you may De assured am prepared to meet
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-06-24

The General Pike" the new frieate
building at Sacket's harbor, vas to hive
9eeh launched into her destined element At
hVe O'Clock on Saturday afternoon and will
DC ready Tor service in about three weeks.
n British squadron was seen of Sacket's
HARBOUR on Tuesday, probably the same
afternoon N'Ay
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-06-24

a firing OF cannon was heard at the Har.
otur all day Friday. in the direction of Kings
ton. the cause unknown. Our squadron
were all in port.
Information had been rsceivedby tlosert-
ers from Kingston, which however is entitled
to very little credit, that the provincial mi
l't'a had embodied in considerable force,
particularly at'York, to oppose the British
authorities