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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-10-07

defend Puerto Cavello to The last extremity.--
We understand that he has provisiqs offvery
description tor force of one thouszz1 men for
forty FIVE days-previous to the expiration of
that period, troops are expected from Old Spain
so itwould appear that intelligence had been
received OF their being on the point of EN-.
barkaiion. Should Gen. Monterado be able to
hold out until the arrival ofthese troops it is
calculated that their numbers will be sufficient
to enable him to resume offensive operations"
The vessel that brought the above, sailed
from Curacao 18th Aug. At that tim FLOUR
was 40 dollars per barrel.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-10-07

The declaration Of commodore Rodoers
in his official ,eiter to the Secretary o, -
Navy, conirnY the opinion previously e,.
teriained, that'capt. Broke avoided. ,nsteaA
OF counting, 2 meeting with our Gallant COM
mander We are very confident that Broke
VIII never meet Rodgers gitl m eg,lyl
force and we are equally sure he would
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-10-07

ed overheard as the Niagara bore down up
on them and tried to qv0ik in the 7yafer to
Maiden with what success has not tran
spired; but as the action took place some
miles from Put IN bay it is conjectured this
amfhi6ious chiettain tired before he reach
ed the shore and zvaLked atnder the qvater
toimmoriality.
We are correctly informed from an au-
thentic source that all the trees in. the forest
that were lately hewn for the timbers of the
Lawrence and Niagara, belonged to the
Washington Benevolent Society and were
bent upon putting a period to this impolitic
war; that Commodore Perry, before he kill,
ed and wounded twohundred of the world:
last hope" acknowledged they done us " nc
essential injury" and that as they went in
to action the American crews gave three
cheers for the "peace party"--When al
these remarkable circumstances are taker
into consideration, together with the fac
| that the present Secretary of the Navy ha
always been, what he still has the honor t
be, great favourite with the federal party
who can doubt that the federalists hav,
| gained all the victories?
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-10-07

The Common Council of the City of Lon,
don, have voted the Freedom of the City,
and Sword to Capt. Brooke, ofthc Shan
non, for having, by accident, captured one OF
the worst =" firbuilt frigates" in the Anne
tican Navy.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-10-07

The London papers sod us, some time aro.
that Commodore Rodgers was the son a
scotch Baker. We may suppose, therefore,
that the Commodore touched in Scotland to
see his relations; and that the thirteen prizes
he has taken are part ofthe family estate.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-10-07
From fhe .Aibany Argus.

Commodore Chsuncey was of tennessee
Monday week. and was expected to reach
For George the next day. He has proba-
bly, returned to the harbour ere this, with
the troops under Boyd. &c
Colonel Clark, we understand, has receiv-
ed orders from General Hampton to raise
1000 volunteers To be reported at Cumber-
land Head on the Oath instant. This looks
like speedy commencement of hostiities.
Rutland Herald
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-10-07
October l..

OCTOBER 4.
Entract ola letter. from gentleman ar 81
Louis. TO his friend in Piftsburg, dated
august 81.
IAN expedition is formed at this place to
route the savages from the Illinois and Mis-
sippi territories, to rendezvous on the 30th
inst. about so miles from this place, and ia
ken up their line of march on the 1st of
September Gen. Howard commands the
expedition which is to consist Of 21O regular
troops in boats. 8 companies U. 5. Rangurs,
each about 100 strong, 2 companies of old
rangers, each rs strong. and three compa
nies OF mounted MALTA, 100 strong each,
The expedition will be forty days out, and
there is no doubt but we shall have to con-
tend with powerful hortles of red skins, as
our n ontiers have beeu lined with last sum
mer, and have had frequent skirmishes with
our regulars and rangers. Reports saw
Dixonis come to the Upper Mississippi with
cannon. hope in my next to be able t,
give you good account OF him, and his ss-
wage associates"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-10-07

Col. Gardner, appointed Agent for pri
Soners in Quebec, from Boston, on his way
thence, was turned back this side Of Mon
treal, by the commanding officer on the sta
ton, who observed to him that they did not
want an Agent at Quesec-and requested
him to return home.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-10-07

The famous Indian warrior Split.log serv.
ed as volunteer on board the Detroit, and
Woik-in- the Water acted as Captain of
Marines on board the Queen Charlotte in
Oh late brush with Commodore Perry.
SIr-log vas killed By shlfafers from the
nav ~ a't, behind whiChh endeavoured to
cse himself WaIS-ia-ths-Wsser Jump
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-10-07

Tits supposed that the British AZ ct on Lake
Irie we're overcome by mere accident. The
Niagara overwhelmed them with eafgraet
OF broadsides poured in such raf,ids, that the
Brush seamen, unused to these novel and
unautnorised proceeding, were struck with
heJaAs, and gave up the contest
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-10-07

Much praise has been bestowed on our
magnaninIous enemy for the highly honora
bic manner in which they interr, the re-
mains OF capt Lawrence at Halifax. We
can assure the public, from the most un
questionable authQIity, that the 7vhoie er
1aeSiseS u he funeral Of caft. Laurence and
Heut. Lndia9v, were betrayed by the agent
of the United States Mr.. John Mitchell, resi-.
ding at Halifax. and that they were buried
at the charge and expense of the govern
ment Of the United States.
Salem Register
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-10-07

Wagner every now aud then, talks like n
prig, about Eesfaytsi You might believe, iF
YOU did not know him, thai he could PRODUCER
long line Of noble ancestry, and that he could
count as many statues Of illustrious propeni+
tors, as the Julii or scipios of old RENE. Yon
would never suspect that he was sprung from
nothing. and that he was made UP of common
clay, heated by malice, and srnoothed BY by.
pocrlsy Upstairs indeed It is disgusting 20
hear such wordsused in this country. Yet such
IS he pride and arrogance creeping IN among,
us, that you shall hear vlole families, all tic
male members of which are fed by tic public
boun y, Boosting oftheir antiquity and aiFrq.A :
TO rear their stupid rests above indiyi,
who can, in reality, count much merit M tiisH
race, much original wealth, AID even something
Of nobility; who disdain the idle oly OF tbs
presumption, and count and cberis that eqn,s
ity, which IS at once manly ard dear to The
heart ola reeman.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-10-07

The Federal Republican has been trying, for
the last week, how far the people will tolerate
lying. Wagner. who is moved by some hero
hehi nd the curtain, has grown brisker than
ever at his old trade. He pops about, from
lie to lie, like Punch in puppet.show.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-10-07

tho Capital SQUARE, where salute wasfr-
ed by the artillery, amidst the applause o.
patriotic citizens, who cheered the occasion
with those emotions, which are ever excited
by i(lustrious and heroic deeds.
BY gentleman direct from Plattsburg,
we understand that the army under tho
command of General Hampton, entered o.
dletown, on the Doth, where thew surprised
the piquet-guard: the next day they recross-
ed the lines and quartered at Chazy. On
tile 22d, they took up their march to the
westward. the Generals head quarters that
night abaht IL miles from Chazy the same
distance west of Plattsbnrg OH the Chateu-
gay read, (the way Col. Pike marched with
his brigade last spring) The general opin
ion is they are bound TO Sackett's Harbor
Some of the militia had arrived at Cumber.
land Head, others were on the Lake on thei,
passage to the frontier-Com. M'Donnougl
remained with his feet between the Heat
and Pointau Fer. There is no doubt OF hi
superiority.
We learn by gentleman who arrived
yesterday in the Steam boat, that on Satur
day the 18th, Com Chauncey with his fleet
left Sackett's Harbor with about forty oper
boats, and on Monday afternoon he passet
Pultneyville We further learn, that all oai
cannon had been brought over to the A.
Inerican side from Fort c Gorge and it wa,
reported at Cauandagua o. " ednesday thu
I'D, that the troops had all left George, and
had arrived at Fort Niagara. 1t was sup.
posed the whole OF the American force wa.
des,iHed fc' Kingston. Sixsloops from New
York, -. y ,roops, had arrived OFF Gree.
bush, and were still on board the sloop a,
late as 9 o'clock on Tuesday morning.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-01-28
CONGRESS IS.
IN sEN:f&,
january IS.

Agreeably to previous notice, Mr. Giles
asked Tor leave to bring in a bill "to alter
the bounty authorised by law to the recruits
hereafter to be enlisted in the army of the
U. States" And on the question that he have
such leave, it was decided in the Negative
as follows
For giving leave, Messrs. Bib, Franklin:
Gailiard, Giles, Howell, Leib, Posey. Reed.
Robinson, Smith of Md. yarnum ii.
Against giving leave, Messrs. Anderson.
Biyard, Bradley. Brent, Campbell of Obi.
0, Campbell of Ten. Crawford, Gilman.
Goodrich. Horsey, Hunter, Lambert, LLOYD,
Magruder, Pope, Smith of n. Y. TAFT, Tay-
Tor, Turner, WorthiLgton-2O
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-01-28

LONDON, November 81.
Sir Thomas Hardy is going out in the Ra-
MILES of74 guns, TO join Sir j. b. Warren's
squadron on the Halifax station.
November 81.
Stock closed this evening as follows Red
Ann 81 So, Consus So 8, do. for opening
50, Omnium ] H.
DEAL, November 81.
The Surprize, large new frigate, command
ed by Sir ThoWas Cochran goes down the irst
fair breeze; report destnes this frigate for
the coast of America, for which station, from
her size, She is admirably fitted. Every YES
sci sent on that station is to have an additional
lieutenant and so men.
PORTSMOUTH, November 90
The Victorious, "a capt Talbot, will sail to-
morrow for the North American station; the
Elephant "a, sailed Yesterday
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-01-28

Jesse Bicdsoe is chosen a Senator Of the
u. > from the state of Kentucky, for six
years, from the fourth day of March next.
in the place of Mr.. Pohe, whose term Of
service then expires. The state of the poll
on the hnal ballot was as follows:
For Jesse Bedsoe Sc
STEPHEN Ormshv 81
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-01-28

- The subscribers to the DANCING AS.
SEMBLiES, are reque ed to attend at the BsX
on Saturday Evening, at O'Clock, to make ar.
rangemei',s for the season
Jan. %. 7.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-01-28

your Cordial support IN vigorous prosecute
Geatie'nsa cfthc Hoass cr Commons,
have directed the Estimates for th. Serv
ces OF the ensuing year 10 be laid before YOU
and entertain 40 Axbt of.xp,r readiness :,
furnish such supplies asSpsy{ AWE me topro
vide for the great intereAs c$Aahitted to m,
|charge, and afford t',dhdt prAssect of bring,
ing the contest in wbicSiA 49, is engag,
cd to successful termination
! NJ LORDS and Gentlemen,
The approaching expiration of the character
OF he EastIndia Company renders itnecessary
that should call your early attention to the
propriety ofproviding efiectualy for the future
government of the provinces ofIndia.
In considering the variety OF interests which
are connected with this important subject. I
rely on your wisdom for making such an ar
rangcment rs may best promote the prosperity
OF the British possessions ssvs>ffat quarter aud
ut the same time secure the greatest advanta
ges TO the commerce and revenue ofhis Maies-
tvs dominions.
have derived great satisfaction from the
success of the measures which have been adop-
ted for suppressing the spirit of outrage aud in
subordination which had appeared in some parts
of the country and from the disposition which
has been manifested TO takcAadvantage of the
indemnity held out to tie dsHiled, by the wis
dom and benevolence OF Parlisment.
/ trust | shall never have occasion to lament
the recurrence of atrocities so repugnant TO the
British character; aud that all his maicsty's
subjects will he impressed with the conviction
that the happiness Of individuals, and the well
fare of the state, equally depend upon strict
obedience to the laws, and an attachment to our
excellent constitution.
In the loyalty or his Majesty's people and in
the wisdom of parliament, have reason to D acc
the fullest confidence. The same irmness and
perseverance which have been manifested on so
many and such trying occasions will not, am
persuaded. be wanting at time when the eyes
OF all Europe, and of the world, are Fl xed upon
YOU. can assure you, that in the exercise OF
the great trust reposed in me, have no scnti-
ment so near my heart, as the desire to promote
by every means in my power, the real prosperi-
ty and lasting happiness of his majesty's sub
jects.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-01-28
VIRGINTAV R&Us.
RI CHI 81 O WD.A
THURSDAY, JANUARY %, 1918.

JONI DABNEY, Esq was yesterday elected
by joint ballot Of the two Houses Of the Lee
gislattre Of this state, Judge of the General
Court, to supply the vacancy occasioned by The
resignation of Edmund Winston, Esq.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-01-28
WAsu1NoroN C,rv Ian s.

The bill for raising an additional Military
force of twenty thousand men for one year.
having finally passed both Houses, awaits
only the signature of the President to be-
Come law.
The Loan Bill for 1918, has passed to
third reading in the House, as reported by
the committee of Ways and Means, with
'heexcepSlon of an immaterial amendment.
Nat Int.
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E.c. 10.
SECOND EDITION.

S,c. 10.
/ SECOND EDITION.
AfhMpast o'clock.
MORE GLoNo& NEB,S.
We stop the Press thohmunicate to ou'
readers the following 1T Notorious inielIi-
gence.
Cstsen6urs Bee. S.
During the retreat Of tac french general
Angereau, together with his shole corps have
been compelled to lay down their arms and are
prisoners of war
Generals Wi'tgenstein and TschitchagoF
have joined.
Kutusow with his General Army is at Kelou
ga.
Smolensk is completely surrounded
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-01-28

Loss Of Victor and ST Cyr's Divisions
At Poletsk and TO Lepel 10000
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-01-28

tyour cordial suppor; in vigorous ptoscctisior
of the war
Gentlemen cfthc Hoass cr Commons,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-01-28
PARLIAMENT fNTELLIcENcr.
House of Lords, IMoaday, Nor. so.

HOusc II Lords, Woadny, W0r. 50.
This day the bushes IF the session common.
ced with the usual formali,ies. soon after two
O'Clock, His Royal Highess the Prince Regent
arrived at the House, attended b. the great of
fcers of state, &C. when, the members of the
House of Commons being called in, Ills Royal
Highness was pleased to deliver the following
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-03-22
.CHIIICOTHE. (Ohio, March 9.

We are informed tl,at detachment
Of eighteen hundred men, under the inn
mediate orders Of General Harrison.
marched from tile Rapids in the latter
days of Feb'ry, in order TO make dash
on some of the enemy's advanc posts.
We are not at liberty to disclose the PEE
else object of the expedition; bu, from
our knowledge OF the consummatc abb.
i!ty of the general and the valor of the
troops, We feel the most perfect conf
dencc that the result will be honorable
to the Anne, lean arms, and beneficial to
our count,y's cause.
A report reached town yesterday,
that General Harrison had taken Maiden ;
but we believe the intelligence to be
without foundation.
BY a letter from an intelligent gentle.
man at Upper Sandusky, VIC Learns. that
part ct the detachment of militia from
this state now on its march to Join Gen.
Harrison, had arrived there. The re-
mainder were expected shortly to arrive,
when the whole we're to proceed imme-
diately to the Rapids, if the state of the
roads (Which are now impossible, on &C.
count ofhigh waters) would permit them.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-03-22
ALEXANDRIA.
"To sHEw
rHB vERY AGE & BODY or THR TINE
1iS FORM AID PRESSURE"

The last accounts from Norfolk are
to the 10th, at which time things remain
ed in statu quo. Great exertions were
making to repel an attack, if the squs-
dron should think proper to- make one.
Several persons are confined under sus-
picion Of giving aid and comfort" to
the enemy. From the hints which MIR.
O'Connor, the fatriotic editor of the He
raid, drops into his last paper on this
subject, we shall not be surprised to
hear, that some examples are made, ere
long alamode Baltimore.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-03-22
BALTIMORE.

Defence, Gc-We understand that
Generals Smith and Stricken had con-
ference with the Governor on Thursday
last, and that the result was a general
order from his excellency directing Ge-
neral Smith, TO "make the necessary
arrangements for the defence OF the port
of Baltimore And we are authorised
to say that measures were Immediately
ndopted under the orders OF Gen. Smith
that prepared ammunition is ready to
deliver to the commanders OF corps. to
be distributed by them when it shall be
neccssarv-that the different corps have
orders 10 iix their respective alarm pests,
to which tie men will assemble on an
alarm being giyen-that the tort IS IN a
perfect state of preparation requiring
only in case Of attack to prepare them
for its defence, the infantry by ba'ta|lons
s. artillery by companies, will be march
ed to the fort every "Wednesday and Sa-
tucday, to be trained to the defence ct
Notifications. A squadron OF observa-
ton, consisting, oftwo troops Outrageous
is held ready to march at moments no
tice. Letters baye been written to the
secretaries Of War and Navy. for their
aid, and Captain Gordon OF the navy,
commanding at this station, has rece!r-
ed order. to cooperate with gen ri
Smith for the defence of Baltimore We
also understand that orders have been
issued by general Smith to the Br'sa-
diers of his division, to call ont the drafts
under the act Of Congress and hold them
ready to march at moments warning,
In fine, we are satisfied that proper mea
sure. for our defence have been and Will
be adopted BY the commanding officer
who, we confidently assert, will be no
bly, supported BY the militia OF the city
and pseeinets. "ms'
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-03-22
bosT'oN, March fA
ieSt. HauhsAire Election.

seW'<4oNrS""c ASses''o''!
We have received lists OF votes tor
Governor in sixty ono towns: Ihex
give Mr.. Gilman 67o5, and Gov: Plums
or 622l votes. In the same towns lass
March, Mr.. q. had 5S4i, and Mr.. r.
500 votes. The Friends Of Peace, ";
trust, need be under ns apprehension
Of New Hampshire ;: Her Ssmarita,
yeonanry will cure The great sore
OF the capital.
Memoranda. Last year Mr.. Gilman
had 1854 votes. Gov. Pluner l54J2!
Dtr. Scattering SIT.
DIED, at Fort Meultrie, on the night
of the 10th Feb.-Capt. addison EewieS
.1rmBtead, OF the lst Regt. u. States
Artillery. He had served for ls years
in the army of his country. His remains
were inferred at Fort Johnson, ON the
18th inst. with military honors.
Charleston PAPER.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-03-22
GEN. HARRISON

Is IN a very critical situation. An ex-
prees who travelled with unexampled
CELEBRITY, arrived yesterday forenoon from
the seat of war, bringing information to
government, that the British had re.
ceived reinforcement Of 22OO men, and
that they meant to attack Gen. Harrison,
with every prospect of success. With
such al additional force to contend with,
his chance Of escape must be slender
indeed. Fed. Republican.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-03-22
.Aierandria, March 30.
ABSCONDLD

Yesterday morning, orig mt nuiatto
hoy 8 Or - years of age by the name
OF ROB N, VINO calls nlmseif ROBIN
BLEW. He is ABOUT feet or 9 ilf'
ches nigh, well made, OF very lively
and quick movement He has all hls
iIie oeen aecuslomed to house Uses
and is, when he pieases, very expert
hand. One OF ,he bones In one OF his
AIMS q believe the rlgh9 has 6een
uroken near the wrist anu possibly en-
appe arance of the wound may remains
he is remarkably toad OF ardent spirits
md will ,,ink very freely, sven TO in~
tuxica,ion--is luquaclous. fond oil cons
versa,lon, iaughs loud * I'M moderatel3s
lie Was born In Richmond ana has
.ather there d Tree man living III
Tavern, TO which pace ne may attempts
o 60, Or possibly TO Baltimore. ias
armed of 40 clothes but those he had
on, which was blue coat and Pan'ss
looms | believe he is in Alexandrls
or its vicinity, harborcd BY some os
those numerous shops and negro houss
us that ,ntest every city. Masters %
vessels are warned at their peril from
ak ng him out OF the country. 1t take
en up in this town or its vicinity wlH
give ten dollars-If at fifty miles disS
tance twenty collars and it beyond that
distance forty dollars on his delivery
q me.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-03-22
WILMINGTON, March Il.

The ,Poictiers, of "a guns, and the
Acasta, Of A. guns, left the Chesapeake
on the 9th inst. for the purpose of block,
aiding the Delaware and on Sunday
last they were seen 10 miles up the bay ;
which has caused considerable (thougIi
We hope unnecessary alarm. Il would
however be prudent for the towns ON
the Delaware to arm for self-de fence
the best means Of preventing attack is
to be prepared TO meet it.