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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-02-22
friends.

Private letters anne ne blockade of,he
port OF New-yorr, scayf,I7ss est .. p4iiadcl pl.a
ALSO by a 'ri.xsNaVal fSSrce Nat LIT.
MoDIFIcAf IoN eE1@sN -AAPoRTA7y.
oo The fol To-, is e,p Ne ''ely
10 the House ofNseprcsen stivss Eand which AZ
expected to be discussed To ds<.
A BILL partially tonsuspci', iOr :, Limited ,i,re
the several acts proh.bitNg mnortat,ons
from 6. Britain and lur dependencies and
of the produce and manufactures thereof.
to lay additional duties and Tor other purpcs
ses.
Be IL enacted, &c. That the operation Of so
much OF any act or ac,s, as pruhibIl the lmpor.
tatioA into the United States OF goods, wares.
and mercha2qzc, Of 1iea growth, produce AID
manufaclup%f, 6Fbepor{ed from G. Britain.
or Ireiand} % AN Ne c0tpnies or ine.eper..
denotes ofG Brlt&n, Dr. porh or phases in the
actual posi- sssion of>G itairi,be, and T. same
is hereby Suspended, with III exceptions and
under the rtS;rlctions herein fter provided bv
this act: Provided, Thst5aptHng herein con-
tanned shall eQnstruedtof Prevent The rcco-
very of any fines, forfeituY6s, or penalties, IN.
cured by reason Of zny iliraction of the act O.,
acts first above mentioned.
Sec. 2. ind be it hcreby further enacted, That
nothing in this act contained shall be cons;ri-
ed to permit the importation into the United
States, OF any articles Of the growth, produce
or manufacture of the domniOns, colonies AVID
dependencies of Great Britain, owned, at the
The time OF such Importation, in whole or. in
part, by subject Of Great Britain, or by WI IN.
soeyer owned, it OF the following descripYn,
VIZ hats, shoes, millinery, rcsdynIade clothine,
articles OF which slk, leather, hemp, or fl *.
is the principal material, Irish linens exceDtcd I,
cloths (which wool is the principal material,
and the prime cost OF which shall exceed six
shiilings sterling per square yaT5kthercof; and
cloths Of which cotton s the principal material.
aud the prime cost of wIucn s1aitbe less than
hiteen pence sterling, or shalt exceed &c
shIilings sterling per square yard thereof; tie
importation OF which seyc al articles shall con.
unue TO be prohirrted, according TO the true
tenor and meaning ofthe acts FIRST above mem
toned, and ia the same manner as If this act
had notPassed
So. %tg1H3 be IL fqrteir eaactei That ~
drawbao&of Che duties payable on the e,pds.
wares and me- chan1ze, which may le.-aily be;
imported into the United Stated by vjr,,k.,g
the provisions OF tlIis act, shall BE a'iowedka-
paid on the cxportaton Of such hoods, var
AMI merchandise, any act 20 the Contrary II 4.
wiihstanding.
Sec 4 dnl be il fVfier esacied, That there
shall be levied upon aii goods. wares, aud noer
chandlle. wnich NAV Dt isgiliy imported into
the Unitci states by virtue Of this act. and on
importation of winch no duty hes here,ogor.
been payable By iaw, sac same duty ON ,hs "
Tue thereof, as by law IS levied and colirc,,J
on Tie irnp"r alton OF goods, wares and ;ne.'
chandiIc, not Otherwise enumerated, wh ~ a.,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-02-22

BERLIN, December IL
For some time past troops have been CONT
nually Passing through our city, which creates
great animation. A great number Of horses Save
been bought for the use of the arlny. Equip
ments Of all kinds are prcparing--all contrac
lions are paid i'll readymoney. Ten thousand
French troops from Swedish Pomeranla, an
Mecklenburg, have pass d.by Stet in, on lheir
way t. join the grand army.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-12-28
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Wednesdav. Deceub.r %

p ~ C0HCSuuy, DGCBWOEr -.
Mr. kidgely of Delaware, and Mr.. Kill
bourn of Ohio, appeared and took their
seats.
Mr. Roberts OF Pennsylvania presented
the memorial Of Thomas Wilson, some
years since Contractor for supplying the
United States troops at New Orleans and
else where, for whose relief a special act
was passed some sessions ago, stating that
the said act was not sufficiently comDre.
hensive to afford him adequate compensa-
ton and praying the further attention of
Congress to his case.-Referred to the com
mittee of claims.
Mr.. Moore of MARYLAND presented the
petition OF Thomas Owen, an emigrant
from Ireland, praying permission to take
out q patent for certain improvements in
machinery, notwithstanding his not having
yet obtained citizenship. -Referred to- a
select committee.
Mr. Kent OF Maryland, presented the pc
tition of Rebecca Hodgson, widow of Josenh
Hodgson, which vas again referred TO the
committee Of claims.
On motion of Mr.. Dawson of Virginia.
documents relating to the claim of the Da,
nish Charge des Affaires To the brigantine
Heinrich. was again referred to the com
nittee OF claims as also was the petition
.of William Gamble, presented at a former
session.
rMr. Desha of Kentucky, presented the
memorial of w. H. Peake, of Fairfax conn
w. va. praying compensation FOR services
and monies advanced during the Revolution
airy war which was referred to the COM
mittee o. claims.
Mr.. M'Lean presented the petition Of
Thompson Maxwell, praying compensation
for his services as guide to Gen. Hull's ar
my which was referred TO the committee
of claims.
Mr. Robertson presented the petition Of
WIN Gerard, Levin Ware. Gid. Ftz
CDresented also at the last session) whicb
"as. referred to the Committee of claims.
Mr.. Bond, delegate from Illinois territory.
presented the. petition Of sundry persons
complaining of the decisions of the com
m'sNonsrs IN that territory on titles to lands,
puolic land.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-12-28
INTERNAL EAVIGATION.

On Monday the Goth Mr.. HngersoN, from
the committee to whom the subject was
referred, made the following report
The com mittee, to whom was referred
the consideration of the memorial and petit
tion OF the President and Directors Of the
Chesapeake and Delaware Canal Company,
beg leave to REPORT:
That so long ago as in the year t765, sur
veys and other preparations were made for
undertaken thisimportant national improve
ment. OF which the practicabilty is so OBJ
vious from the proximity of the waters of
the Chesapeake and Delaware and the ma
ture OF the immediate ground, that even at
that early day certain individuals were
prompted to make the attempt.
That in the year 1873 the Legislature of
the state OF Maryland enacted law, which
was followed up, in the year 1901, by cor
responding laws enacted by the Legislatures
OF Delaware and Pennsylvania, providing
Tor the Incorporation Of company with a
capital stock of 100000 dolls. for the pur-
pose OF cutting and making i canal between
the river Delaware and the Chesapeake
bay +; IN pursuance of which acts of incorpo-
ration subscriptions were received for near
ly the whole amount of the 2OO0 shares, at
200 dolls each, surveys were made, engineers
G "orkmen employed, route x position 10
Cateu lot inc canal on the iSthmuS which Sc
parates the bays of Chcsapea ke * Delaware,
& some material progress effected in the ex
ecution OF the work. But, after expending
upwards OF 100000 in the purchase of wa
ter-rights, the construction of feeder
and reservoir, ard digging some portion Of
the canal, the work was suspended in the
year 1908. in consequence Of the non pay
ment OF subscriptions, the evidence daily
aCCumulating that 400 600 dolls the whole
amount subscribed, even if collected, was
sun inadequate to the completion Of the ca
pal, and OF that depression Of the funds and
spirit OF the company which were superin
dnced by the ab. ence of public support and
encouragement from the individual enter
prize which had so far carried on the urdsr
taking.
Since that time the subject has been fire.
quently uader consideration in Congress
bills in various shapes have been acted on in
the Senate for extending national aid to this
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-12-28

spscu'at'cn to more than three times their
former price, and higher than any just or,
reasonable calculation can authorize or W ar
rant. Tea. which form er.y sold u, 80 cents
or dollar. is nov from dolls. to s so cts.
per ID. Sugar, formerly at 9 on 10 dollars.
Is now so per cwt Salt. last year at 20 cts.
is nov dbl. rs cents per bushel. Mol,Ssts,
formerly 4J cents, is now dol. SO cts. per
gallon. Coffee. from Is or 20 cents, is 1T 20
cents per 10. Pepper, alspice. &c are about
aoube. ard evers oher article raised from,
their former va ue--we mention wholesale
prices. At what exact PORT. this lnercan-
tile madness is to stop, nobody can tell.
But the golden bubble must one day burst.
and bring distress snd ruin on many who a ne
now anassinc fortunes on the airy basis of
ideal speculation. at the more Immediate
expense and pressure of the lower and mid.
ding classes Of citizens.
" Y. Coium5irn.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-12-28

Speculation Speculation One of the
most remarkable events cf the presentevent
ful times, is the extensive and increasing
mana for commercial 8hecuiufions and mo
HohoEes, The late famous butter Dlonoho!y
mas dwindled almost into insignihcance, be-
tore the multiplied and enormous specuis-
lipns in gr0ceries, and other articles of TO-
reign growth and manufacture in this CITY
within week CT two past. Without any
Unusual dra. of tho market, or new apprc
tensions Of scarcity, and with supply equal
D what will be coh,Gned in the country !
two years at the lowest calculate n, many
articles have been raised by the mania of
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-02-25

HHE Shcrlffs of The COUNT Of Accomaok
anJ Northampton composing a Senatorial Dis
trIct of the counties OF Nor ok, Princes Anne
AID Nanscmond, composing InotlcI District;
Of thi counties OF Bu Bingham, Amherst, Nell
son, Al6clnsGie and Fiuv ,nna, composing ano-
thcr district; of tie Counties OF Franklin, Pnt-
sylvana, Campbell, BEDFORD, ,ienry & P4tricS
composing another D,strIct OF the counties
Of Elizabeth CITY, Warwick and York, co.npo.
sing another Dis,r.ct and % tAe counties of
K,ng George, w stmoreland aud Stafford COM
posing another District Win Districts con-
stittue the 4th Class OF the Senate Of Virginia,
are requested to Take Motto That an election,
IN rotation, is to be held, ON the Court days Oi
their respective counties III the IN IN IA of April
next, for the cleo ION OF Senator to represent
each Of the id Districts, in the General as
sembly, for four years nexc ensuing
THEO. HANSFORD, G s.
Feb 25. 4w.
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"a or three days. during WHICH M Gazette az
pears, to CRAFTY curiosity, or relieve stis
| penSe Persons wh Sc retired habits iii,
quaiify them tor busting among the Gro Nd e
) OBTAIN Information, have often found in 4 AS
absence of news, painful privarioh and
have long wished for the establishment at q,
Daily Paper, to remedy the evil We be-
hcve there are hundreds in thu, situation to
whom such paper would b. highly ac-
| ceptable; and TO men of business, in town
or Country, whose commercial pursuits
would be SO much aided by access to a Dali.
ly Advertiser, there can beno doubt of its
convenience and utility. Iapeaceful times,
Their patronage alone would amply support
Ii; and borne with ease on the buoyans
CURRENT ct their trade. it would float, light
as feather, on the stream of their pros
perity.
3. In addition to these favourable Cir
cumstances OF situation, we have now to
point out that characteristic feature of our
plan, to which the title and motto VIC have
selected, may be referred. OF tile many
Daily Papers in the United States, not one,
we believe, is satisfied to be neutral. Eacn
has espoused the cause of some party adj
mits with facility what favors the views of
that, and seldom gives fair play" to the
opposite side. This partai;ty we are deter
ton to respect the sentiments of all, and
the title OF our paper declares the mode
we shall adopt to represent them truly and
fairly. The arrangements we are making.
VIII procure us the earliest notice of what is
passing in our own, and in the neehborin.
States and We shall be attentive To the
Cracles and the arguments of every party.
IL any thing novel or striking, furcibie or
elegant shall any where be said, the Ora.
tor shall be summon from ms tav,,ite
Hostrum, to speak over again, in presence
OF has political opponents, for the informal.
ton or amusement OF our Readers. The
candidates TOR popular favor shall be Con-
fronted. Their rival eioquence, ingenuity,
and eXaggeratlons shall he contrasted and
we shall leave our Readers, on this subject
to draw their own conclusion, uliassisted &c
undisturbed by any comment OF ours. Con-
tent, "i TINS department, with the humble
Office OF Compcrs, we shall aspire To no
higher merit than that of "a jadlcious selec-
ton. AS far as our limits will permit. VIC
shall, with rigid impartIality, extract from
the prints OF every party; and our Readers
VIII thus nave u cheap and commodious
view OF the best productions of all.
To conclude; we Shall endeavor to en-
rich our paper with every article of local
and general information, domestic and TO-
reign intelligence, which we think NAV in
terest our Patrons. Among other objects.
our friends will find a copious MARINE
HEAD an authentic PRICE CURRENT; and.
generally, whatever may affect the Con-.
uiercial and Agricultural interests of Vr-
ginia
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-02-25
BY Last Evenings Mali.
From the Evening Post.

.r. NEW YORK, Feb. 10.
Neta Orders in Councfi.-A few days since
We stated, on the authority of letter from
Boston, trst new Order in Council had been
issued by the British government, permitting
American vessels to trade in ccr ain articles
to the ports of any nation in amity with G..
Britain. We have this day been favored
with the sight Of circular letter from the Bri
tish government to the governors of the West
India Islands. This circular refers to an order
in council which had a,cly passed, permitting
the importation of bread stuhs into the West
Indies in any vessels except French, under Ii
cense from the governors OF the islands. 1t
instructs the said govern IS to give the pre-
ference to vessels of those powers who are in
amity with O. Britain, but if such were not to
be obtained, license might be granted TO A
mcrican vessels, andin thar case the important
on, are TO be confined to the NORI'HERNAND
EASTE RN PORTS, if the articles wanted
can be procured in those ports The Boston
letter, from which we Obtained our iniormati-
on WAS from gentleman in tliat town to the
captain of a neutral vessel. then in this port,
bound to the w Indies, advising him to sail
as soon us possible, there order in
council which would permit American vessels
to trade to British ports, meaning in the West
Indies undoubtedly. This led US to the ms
take The reader will perceive that the trade
is permitted to the West Indies only"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-02-25
Cohy Of a ieuerIrom Commodore HILLI-
An sAiNBRIDeE, 10 the Secretary Of tie
Nary, dated
u S. FRICATE Cows TITUrIoy
So. Sdluadore, Sd Jan. 1918.

Srs,-I have the honor to inform Won that
on tn, 29tb ult at 2 p. NJ in South lat.s13, 6
and West long. IS, about ten leagues distance
from the coast of Drazils, I fell in with and
captured His Brittannic M.jesty's frigate Java
of 40 guns, and upwards of 400 men, comman-
ded by Captain Lambert, very distinguished
officer. The action Lasted one hour fifty FIVE
minutes, in which time the enemy was com
pletely dismasted, not having spar OF any
kind standing. The loss on board the Consti
tuition was nine killed and twenty-five wound
ed as per enclosed list. The enemy had sixty
killed and 101 wound d certainly (among The
latter Captain Lambert mortality but by the
enclosed letter written on board this ship (bv
one of the officers of the Java) and accidental
" found IL is evident that the enemy's wounded
must have been much greater than 40 above
ststed,a and who must have died Of their wounds
previously to their being removed. The let
ter states go killed and 10 wounded
For further details of the action, 1 beg leave
to refer you to the enclosed extracts from my
Journal. sFhe Java had in addi ion to her own
crew upwards of 100 supernumefary officers
and sesmen 10 join the British ships Of war in
the East Indies also Lieut.. Gen Hislop, up
pointed to the command of Bombay, Major
Walker and Captain. Wood OF his S taft, and
Captain Marshall, master and commander in
the@Brtish navy going to the East Indies to
take command of sloop of War there
Should 1 attempt 10 do justice by represent
totion tOthe brave and good conduct of all my
officers and crew during the action, should
fail III the attempts therefore suffice it to say,
that the whole Of their conduct was such as to-
merit my highest encomiums. beg leave To
rCcomIpepd the officers particularly to the no
tice Of government, as also the unfortunate
seamen Who were wounded, and tie families of
those brave men who fell in the action.
The great distance from our own coast and
the perfect wreck we made the encny's frigatc
forbad eycrv idea Of attempting TO take her 90
the United States had therefore no aIterna-
tive but burning her, which 7 did on the 3Ist
ultimo after receiving all the prisoners and
their baggage, which was very tedious work,
only having one boat left out Of eight and not
one left on board tic Java.
On blowing up the friSaie Java, proceed.
ed to this place, where have landed all the
prisoners on their parole, to return to England
and there remain until regularly exchanged,
and not TO serve in their professional apsc ties
IN any place or in any manner Whatever against
the United States of .smerics, Until said ex-
change is effected.
have the honor to be, sir,wth the gre at
est respect, your obedicnt humble servant,
WILLIAM BAINBRIDGE.
Hon. Secretary Of tie May,
cify 81 WHhsirgfOs.
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spirits, and damp that noble ardor whicl
they have hitherto felt and displayed. in,
officer may feel differently. For the Der
formance of his Gnty, he feels a reward in
ms own bosom, ANA in his country's thanks
I-patriotism and laudible thirst for II,
nown. will lead him to court perils ia de-
fence OF his Country's rights. These feelings
operate upon the sailor also but to keep
mp the high tone of his ardor, he must have
E,7ze monay ia Uiezv
True policy, in my humble opinion, die
tates the destruction of the enemy's ships
after capture for by manning them, even
II they are left in a manageable situation,
our ships would be SO weakened in their
crews, that they would be liable to be Cap |
tured by an equal, or insulted by an inferior |
force. The act of destruction is done by |
The command OF the Captain only--the |
crew, who have exposed their lives equally
with him. have not the right of opposition
When | ordered the Java to be DESTROYED,
these considerations presented themselves
y my mind with great force. Surely Jus
lice and sound policy obviously recommend
A liberal provision in their favor In ma
King these observations, am not influenced
~ any selfish motive-tte applause OF my |
for me greater charms than
all the gold that glitters. But justice to
hose who have bravely fought under my
command, and assisted me in obtaining this
victory, requires 1T my hands an exer,ion in
heir behalf; and, should it please Heaven
20 conduct us safe to our native shores, /
shall not fail to use my best endeavors, So
emnly believing, as do. that the principle
IS all important to tho continued success of
our navy! For if it is, as hold it, the in
lspensablc duty Of the commander to des-
roy the ship after capture, on account of
The gauntlet he would have to run with both |
he prize and his own ship Except he shoud
Dc very near one of our own ports -SS
The captain to receive (Which is almost al
way s the oase) all the honor, and the others
no compensation-it is not natural to sup
pose that the ardent desire which our sea-
men at present SO strongly manifest to get
INTO battle would diminish Let that once
take place. and your naval fights will not, 1 |
prophecy, be so decisive as they would be |
BY keeping the ardor up. And how trl1;ng |
an expence the compensation would be in |
a national view. Tie schooner that / am |
now dispatchmg, Ga prize to the Hornet) |
viii give To the public IRE asury upwards OF
Dne hundred thousand doll airs Wat. Ink. |
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-02-25
CIV TVS BE POSSIBLE

Es.ract cf a ietter from an, offer at Black
,Roet, NJ 4: dasel Fe6. 3, his friend in Bal
f:mere.
"I have spoken of savages, but must state
something til.t would disgrace oYear them
After the defeat OF our troops ut Quecnston,
the British merchants and others resident
there, provided parcel of drunken squaws,
each with stocking, into which they put iron
weights, (used in their shops) and sent them
10 kill wounded Americans who lay on the
field. Many were knocked ON the head by
these MEANS This is susceptible OF the strong
est proof. Now Quere, ought We not to wage
war OF determination against so inhuman an
enemy!"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-02-25

the lands coded, BY this Commonwealth, in the
state OF Ohio"
10. An act, authorisng 4 loan for the
support Of Government" appoints the Urea
surcr md Auditor Commissioners to borrow
on the credit Of tie Commonwealth from indi
ynluals, or Il ON both or either oftbe Banks OF
Virginia, sum not exceeding three hundred
and fifty Thousand dollars, at rate Of interest,
payable half yearly, not exceeding six per cen.
yum per annum, and reimbursable at the plea
sure OF the Commonwealth, or ut such peri
otis as may be stipulated by contract, no, ex.
cecding ten years from the LIST day of March
next.
Ill. An act, "affortling relief, in certain
cases, tp persons employed in the military ser.
vice of the United StMcs or of this state" di-
reefs, that no proceedings shall here after be
had IN any srt at law, or in equity, or on any
writ of frri faci0s, or other execution, against
any pei son who may nave been, or who may be
hereafter, called into the military service of
,ie United States, or of this state, from the
time when lie shall be ordered to the place Of
rendezvous until three months after his time of
service shall have expired. Provided that the
benefit O. this act shall extend to such persons
only rs have heretofore roiunteered, or may be,
or have been called into service by draft
from the militia.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-02-25
Extract IF a letter from, the Hon. John
.Ildzuaon. dated UIashingfon Feb 81

Extract IF a latter from, the Hon. John
Dawson, dated Washington. FEB. 81.
Son YESTERDAY. we rejec.ed the bill al
towing partial 'mporta'ion OF British goods,
rs to "a. This war must assume a new
character, or Britain will prefer it to peace.
We must, and will next summer beat them
by land as well as by sea.-On tomorrow
we shall take up the subject of taxation
ITimid politicians, and popularity hunters,
will " fly the away" but shall ego for
tie whole !" as experience has taught me,
that whenever debt is contracted, proyi-
sim ought to be made for its payment. j
think we shall have summer session.
q You ind that Bainbridge has resumed
his character, and added another laurel to
those already well. Had our land forces
acted in the same manner, all would have
been well. The Constitution" has got in
to Boston with 100000 dollars on board,
prize money to The Hornet" who was
in pursuit of another ship, supposed to be
W orth million and half"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-02-25
NJ. & B. MyERs-HAvE FOR SALE,
. y n - -

M. & b. MYERS-HAVE FOR SALE,
81 ilhds. Muscovado Sugar,
II ilhds. West India Rum,
200 Sacks Liver pool blown Salt,
Is Barrels sott-shell Almonds,
5000 Los. Coffee in bags,
Madeira, Malaga, anu reneriffe Wines,
III halt pipes and quarter casks,
SO Thousand spanish Scsars in Boxes OF
100, So and 1000,
70 Boxes Mould Candles, IS 6's. sud SIS
10 Boxes by 10 Window Glass,
fierce dry Yellow Ochre,
rs Kegs Pants White Lea,l, Yellow o.
chre, Vcrdigrease, black and span. .lI
Brown
2 Boxes glazed Hats-for Servants,
8 Dozen Rdsh bottom Chairs,
45 Bolts German oLnapurgs AMI Rolls.
AND a ,eT barrels best FAMILY FLOUR
Feb. 25. 1T.