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Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-08-24
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Edmd. I. Lee,
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The Editors of the Federal Republic
can, National InteIiigencer and Gaxetto
OF the United States, will publish the as
owe In their papers, and send their &C.
counts 10 this Office.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-07-15

rupt the line of his toasts. by giving young
lady The lady, he said, was of neither the
British ependencies-either in the east OF
west-her residence, he believed. at present
was on the banks of the Volga-her fortune
was made known, & the conditions of obtain
ing her fair hand had also been announ-
ed.
He begged leave to give Miss. PlatofT,
the fair Ccssack, and her patriotic father
may she soon be blessed with a deserving
husband, that both she and the nations of
Europe may rejoice" The toast created a
sensation seldom experienced in such meet
h'gS, and 7vas. foilzved by a burst ot'ahhiause,
which the music of Cow, could hardly sub
due. to the tune of wood and married
and az
Now suppose-that the mayor of the city
OF Baltimore, for example, should, on the
9TH OF July next, give toast expressive of
his desire for the oSsa8SiiQtioil of the Prince
Regent, or my Lord Castlercagh, and drink
success to fioison-and that his sentiments
should be applauded by the company to &c
stacy. what would the exclusive friends to
religion and humanity say ~. Reg.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-07-15

afford. Those gentlemen who had associated
| for the purpose of forming new Rifle Compa-
nv, bravey determined to initiate the worthy
company of Artillery, who had already devoted
themselves to the service of their country And
| rs the corps was not yet completed, number
of the citizens determined to unite with them
for the pending emergency and partake Of their
dangers and their glory lin the mean time,
that the intended aid should be instantly afford
ell, it was resolved, that the whole band should
be mounted and at once proceed. Every man
who could possibly spare horse, offered him
for the public service. And several proceeded
TO purchase-somc one, others two or three, at
their own private cxpencc-Although so much
was to be accomplished, the whole was done, <
so men cheerfuliy set of on Friday the End,
expecting to make q journey of thirty miles,
and reach the Capitol en- Sunday morning.
Such is the character of Lynchburg, and such
is tho character of all truly patriotic free
mcn.--The Lawyer, the Merchant, the Me-
ehanic. Gentlemen of every grade Heads of
Families and Youths of Eighteen--Teachcrs
and Students, feeling one common spirit,
disposed to protect their common country.
have turned their backs upon their families and
upon their business. Every other emotion is
swallowed up by that oil patriotism. Andliber
~ or death is indelibly engraven every po-
bic heart. And in proof, that those citizens who
could not personally participate OF the enter
prize were nevertheless prepared, duly TO es-
innate the brave and worthy conduct OF those
vino could subscription was raised Tor the
purpose of defraying the expences and assist
ing the families of such whose finances might
require public aid-and in few hours, the
sum of S 2S0 was contributed-This looks like
some of the acts of Ancient Sparta -
II would even have met the cnmmendation, of
the hardy founders ofthe Republic of Holland! I!
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-07-15
BARBARISM.

In the proud days ofthe Roman Common
wealth, when certain wretch offered secret
ly to take the life Of prince at war with the
republic, they seized the william and sent him
in chains to the person lie would have muir
dered for pay, to receive the reward of an
assassin.
The CoSsack general Ptafo6, in the SER
vice of Russia, has offered the legal prosti-
tuition Of his daughter, with portion Of 2O,-
600 rubles, to any person who shall take the
life of BoHaharte, even tho he should be the
yilest OF wretches, as an assassin needs must
be. That the demi.savage has made the
proposal excites no surprise bat that at
public dinner given by British knight, the
Provost of the enlightened city OF Edinburgh,
should openly approve of the project, and
be surrounded by set of cold-blooded crea-
lures that could applaud his sentiment, is
truly wonderful. But it is a fair counter
part Of the British trade in in/am scaLhs
and is " religious" "humane," Snug
unanimous !"-Good heaven how basely
have these words been prcstituted in favor of
the " allies" OF Aige,1nes and SavGges.
The following has been published with
great applause IN the London papers and
shews us that the horrid spirit exists that
doomed to starvation 1850 Americans on
board the Jersey prison ship, under the in
famous Cunningham.
From London Paher.
At dinner given by sir G.. Clarke, a
Edinburgh, after his election for Mid Lo
THAN, the Lord P,eUosf IF Edinburgh re
| quested TO give toast. He SAID, that h,
hoped sir George would not think It pre-
| sumption if he should for moment inter
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-07-15

BYNCuBURo, July y.
On Thursday, LIST instant, news was brought
to this place by the bearer Of an express, that
the enemy had landed very large army OF
Hampton, and was directing his course for
Richmond with the Wanting mesace, that he
would dine with the governor on the 4th OF Ju-
~ In moment the native spirit OF Virginia
fred the citizens of our patriotic town. SPon-
taneous consultations were every where held,
and the opinion prevailed, that the occasion
required all The additional aid which we c3Hd
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-07-15
ELOQUENT vIHDIcATIoN.

The following lines embrace an extract from
Mr.. Ingersoll's speech on the question of
taxation, and were used in reply to some
very extraordinary remarks previously
made by Mr.. Shipherd of New York, on
the subject of the recent loans and those
who contributed {, fill them up. The re-
ply is as conclusive and judicious as the
attack was unwarrantable and inconsi>
derate. We have selected it for publica-
ton now, because il will be some days.
perhaps weeks. before we shall be able to
present Mr.. Insersoil's speech entire to
our readers.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-07-15
Raleigh. July 8, 1913.

1t will be seen from an address in our pa
per Of to day, that one Of the major Gene
rails Of the militia Of this state is about TO
raise corps of volunteers for the u States
service til Virginia. Prom the spirit ma
rifested in this place when the intention was
first announced, we feel confident that with
proper exertions corps may readily be rails
ed that will do credit to the state. Some of
our first characters have already offered
themselves There are some expenses which
may in tho outset be necessary, which it is
not certain the public win defray, such as
baggage Wagons. music, Sc. proper per
haps and suited TO the liberal spirit OF the
state, to be met by q subscription Of those
who do not give their personal services
Subscriptions it is expected will be opened
in every county. The volunteers must ne
cessarily be subjected to considerable ex-
pence, but it IS probable after their arrival
In camp, their pay and rations will be near
" sufficient to cover all. That corps will
be raised which will deserve the appellatioi
Of Legion If Honor, VIC can scarcely
doubt.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-07-15
THE WAYS & MEANS.


On motion of Mr.. Bib, the unfinished bu-
siness (thc report of Mr. Hungerford's con
tested Eection) was postponed; and the
House proceeded to the consid ration of
the Tax Bills.
The bill to impose duty on licences to
distilleFs of spirits, was first taken up and
the amendments made in committee of the
whole were sevcrally agreed to.
Mr. Taylor moved 10 amend the bill by
striking out the second section thereof, inn
posing duty on the capacity OF the still,
and In lieu the eof inserting a section impo-
sing specific duties ON the quantity distil-
led, at the rate of ten cents for every gal
Ion of spirits from foreign materials Of first
proof and so upwards TO 25 cents for the
highest proc, ana every gallon distilled from
domestic materials z cents for the lowest,
and so up to Is Cents per sailun OH the high
est proof.
After some conversation, the question on
the amendment was taken, ana the result
proved TO be as follows
For the amendment, 81,
Against it, 50.
There being an equality of votes on this
amendment, the SPEAKER decided the mo-
ton in the negative.
Mr. Grundy moved to amend the bill by
adding thereto clause limiting the dara,i.
on ofthis act TO the end ojrthe freseuk 7var
MIR. Fisk moved to amend this amend.
ment so as to limit the duration of the law
to one year, Gnd'to the end offhe nerf sessi-
on of Congress thereafter. This motion was
negatived, Ayes 81.
After some objections to the motion of
Mr.. Grundy by Mr.. Montgomery and Mr..
Fisk. and in reply thereto by Mr. Bibb, the
question thereon was decided in the affirma
tive.
For the motion IS
Against it as
Several attempts were made by Mr..
King of Massachusetts and others, further
TO amend the bill so as 60 render its proyisi-
sions more favorable to spirits distilled from
foreign materials but we're unsuccess-
ful.
On motion of Mr.. Bradley, the following
proviso was attached to the bill
ProUided, That there be paid upon
each still employed wholly in the distiIlati
OIL of roots but one half Of the rates Of duties
above mentioned, according to the capacity
of such still"
The bill was thea, on motion of Mr.. Bib
| ordered TO lie on the table
The bill from the Senate, To relinquish the
| claims of the United states TO certain goods
wares and merchandise, captured by prl.
vate armed vessels, was twice read, and
referred TO the committee of ways ant
/ means.
| The House spent some time in commit
tee of tue whole, on the bill for laying di
rect tax, and having risen at the usua
hour, the committee obtained leave to ST
again.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-07-15
CONGRESS-.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
SATURDAY, July s.

Mr.. Seybert presented the petition of w
ThorRton of this City, superintendent of the
Patent Office, stating the increase OF labor
i'll his said Office, and praying further COM
pensation for his services than that now al
lowed to him by the government.
The engrossed bill establishing the town
of Mobile a port Of entry, was read third
time and passed.
on to the following effect, with an iptimation
Monday
q RESOLVED. That a committee be APP
pointed by this House, jointly with com
mittee to be appointed by the Senate, to
consider what businesses is necessary to be
done before the adjournment OF Congress,
and to report at what time the two Houses
may adjourn"
Mr.. Ingersoll, after number of perth
nent remarks on the present defects of the
law providing for the punishment, of piracy
and onthe jarring decisions made by the ia :.
dietary officers thereon, and also on the
present vexatious and difficult mode OF ia
king dispositions to be read in the courts OF
the United States. offered two resolutions
for enquiry into the propriety of amending
the laws in these respects. These resoluri-
ons he proposed To lay on the table, to be
called up at the next session of Congress
On the suggestion of the speaker, that this
course was contrary IL the rules, according
TO which postponement beyond the sessi
ON is tantamount to a general or indefinite
postponement, the House refused to consi-
der the resolutions, which now of course lie
on the table.
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The,head quarters of Gel. Zeigles, co,nman
der in chief, is established in the city of
Coire; a battalion occupies Coire, Mayen-
field, Hochgericht, &C.; battalion is stu
ated in Eugadin and in Munsterthal !; a bat
TALON occupies the roads leading to Revere
do and 'rhusis.
The Grand Council of the Canton of the
Grisons, has been extraordinarily convoked
to take such measures as circumstances re-
quire.
AUGSBURG, (Bavaria) Sept. 90.
The communications between our city &
the kingdom OF Italy were interrupted for
some time by thu Austrian troops under the
orders of Gen. Fellner, but they are now
re established.
In consequence of the retreat of the Aus
TRANS in Pusterthal. the Communication
between InsPruck and Botzen is free.
The works in the Notifications of Ra.teu-
berg, in the lower valley of the Inn, are
Continued with the greatest activity.
The Bavarian Tyrol continues Tranquil.
The last letters from Saltzburg, make no
mention of any military events. General
Count Wrede's H. q. are at Brannau. His
army extending from that city to Saltzburg,
amounts to about 40 600 Bavarans and Al
lies, and wait the advance of the Viceroy of
Italy to form junction, on their way to
VieHna.
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CHARLEsroN. Dec. 10.

CHARLESTON, Dec. 10.
committee appointed by the citizens
Ok Sharieston for procuring and presenting
Service of Plate to Capt ISAAC HULL,
nave performed that duty, and, by the last
man. received his answer. which would
naNe come to hand sooner had it not been
mat 'he P'a'e did not reach him so soon as
was expected. The correspondence is
now published for the information of the
citizens.
TO CAPTAIN ISAAC HULL.
SIR'--l ne Citizens of Charleston.
prompted by a love of their country, hose
norer you have so molly vindicatet, cannot
i"rcear To express toyon, their gallant fell
'ow-c'tlzen, the exalted sense they have of
your patriotism and intrepidi,y. The glo-
r'ous victory gained by you over II. B. M.
Tisate, Guerriere, whist it affords to our
VAN ooast'ng enemy a serious and most i'm
p.ess've lesson 'Slli present to your compa-
eeiots IN arms an example worthy of the
prondest Imitation. England, the self sty-
ied Mistress of the Ocean, will long eeplore
this event, and the name of Ey1r. in the
nava' annals OF our country will be it's pride
and boast - F
fermi US, on the part of our fellow citi
zens, as feeble Testimony of the IT. partici-
pati"n III your memorable achievement. ESQ
honorable to the American character,) to
present you with service of place, of
winch we pray your acceptance.
Il o yoAr gallant officers and crew We ten
der the grateful thanks of Carolina.
we have the honor to be. sir. with the
greatest respect. your obedient servants.
GEORGE CROSS,
THOMAS LEE,
u. Il. EUGER,
LINES G CARSON
ciNO.N MIG WOOD,
~ Conlmiffee APPOINTED BY the Cnlzeus Of
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continued to advance, until loss Of blood
obliged him to retire. Many platoon Off
GERS received disabling OF slight wounds in
the honorable discharge of their duty, a
report OF whose names and merits have
directed the several chiefs of brigades to
make to rue. in order that may transmit it
to you. tits with great satisfaction &C.
knowledge my warmest appreciation of the
gallantry and zeal which was constantly
displayed throughout this eventful day, by
brig. gen. Swartwout and col. Coles, who
commanded the detachment of the 1st bri-
gade.
After the fall of gen. Covington. colonel
pierce, on whom the command of the 81
brigade devolved, conducted with his cha
racteristic GOODNESS and valor. In speaking
OF the other numerous field officers who par.
ticipated in this battle-Cols. Gaines and
Ripley, lieut.. col. Aspinwall, and majors
Morgan. Grafton and Gardner, their eilual
claim to applause forbids the invidious task
of discrimination. ind pleasure likewise
N acknowledging the eminent service I.de.
rived from the experience and activity OF
ADJ. gen. col. Walback from the assistance
OF Inspector general, col Johnson, and assis
taut adj. gems. majs. Beebe and Chambers
the latter was wounded in the honorable
discharge of his duty, In addition to these
acknowledgements. a sense of justice. as
well as personal friendship. induces me to
express my entire appreciation of the con.
duct OF lieut.. Henry Whiting. my aid de-
camp. who was in this instance, as he has
oeen during the whole Campaign. my yea
ious and brave assistant: 1t. Worth, aid de-
camp to maj. gen. Lewis. led by laudab'e
ambition. LET the flotdla, and volunteered
ms acceptable services to me on the field.
Permit me now to add. sir. that though
the result OF this action was not so brilliant
and decisive as could have wished. and the
FIRST stages of of it seemed to promise; vet
when it is recollected that tine troops had
oeen long exposed to hard privations and
tat'gues, to Indictment storms from which
ehey Could nave no shelter-that the enc
my were superior to us in numbers. and
greatly superior in position. and supported
by seven or eight heavy gun boats-that the
action being unexpected, was necessarily
com n,enced without much concert that we
were' by unavoidable circumstances long de
priVed OF our artillery; and that the action
was warmly and o5stinatelv contested for
more than three hours dtS-ing which there
were but few short cessations of mrske-
try and cannon when all these circuu1stan
ces are recollected, perhaps this day NAV
De thougst to have added some reputation
10 the American arms. And if, on this &C
casion. you shall believe me to have. done
my DUTY ano accomplished any one OF your
PURPOSES, Shall be satisfied.
Allow me to adjoin my regret. which is
felt in common with the army, that the Sc
verify of your indisposition deprived us of
your presence on this occasion. The adju
,ant general has been directed to furnish a
report of the killed, wounded, and the ca.
+sualties and
have the honor to be, sir,
With great consideration and respect,
Your most obi. humble servt.
(Signed) JOHN p. BOYD.
Brig. Gen. Commaniing.
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sac es ate sre desired Il bring IN m forVsr, * pN
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'he aomr' to csc his scconnts ss So as no.siio Vi
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Kiru yvuu. y. Lipsconsh hee'd.
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8 kNIbbaa'5day the 9in jast beioye hc sfo,e den,
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iwo Of which are Carnage saifhs. email % s
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:, Wum6er Of Georgians.

Total killed, It-.woundpd, SIS
E1fraet of letter from .4ijatdaf General .Nszu.
nan, TO tie Editors Of the Journal, dated =
C1ATAHocuIE Sd Dec 1919
" Gentlemen, ''
The army has Returned TO this place, after an alb.
sence OF seven days, during which it rnsrched one
nun req and twenty miles, fought battle with the
Ipola rs ass mbed from i've towns at the Aut0ssee
Village on the TaIlapoosie, end killed about two
hundred. The TsseSee or Tame K,ug, and The
hI0g Of the kutossees among the slain; the
towns were bura end all tb4ir property (which was
cons derabe desiroy8h..-Being apprised Of oar
aFprostb, their women aud children we're conveyed
10 place OF sat y before The battle fairly common
Ger, AMI eo0se1u' ntly none 81 then, we're taken
The indians fought with desp eration, and retired
ngn'ins rom the field Of action. We lad eleven
kE'e1 ana % wounded, most pfthem slightly. Pre-
2unng fuli and detailed account iron GcI. Fioyd
who seted with the grestest bravery 7 will soon be
further detail" "
49,
ST In the late battle with the Inaans, Ceners,
! f'oyo received dangerous wound IN the knee from
musket ball early in me action, and continued ON
horseback Gli Tie battle was decided lie was
brought to Chstahoehie IN = litter. Should III.
surgeons We able 10 pTsyent spasms, il is hoped he
m'y reeorer tbs ball was not extracted when
captain i'STton left CAM! Il the opinion Of can't
v. int from two IN three hundred Indians were
jied, and the friendly Indians judged the number
Of hostile Warriors At not less tiisp $50
Col Milton IL is expected has by this time march.
ed another detachment Of Gen r eyPs army asains,
the hostile savgges.
Gen. Adams detachment OF volunteer has sssem.
oed Of Monticello, ssroanting 10 about SG0-----sm.
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Frederickakuru De

rive hundred regul trr"p, messed
throngh this town on Sunday lest. on heir.
wy wy from North Carolina to the Civ Of
severe ot the enemy's vessels are sa:d 70
o0 crn'sng in & near the mouth of tive R,n.
pahannock. Up
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Can't. 4Uesf Of Chntah onhie,
December 4, 1873.

C1NiT, fUeSt or CRnfuH o1sHfe.
December 4, 1873
Mai. Gen. Pinckney-
SIR have the honor to com municate to
your F.xcellcncy an account If An action
fought the goth nit on tho ralapoos e river.
between part Of the force under nv com
mand, and large body of the Greek Indi-
ans.
Having rere'ved information that num
'bers Of the hostile Indians were assembled
at Autnssee, a town on the southern ba, Y
of the Talapoosie, about 18 miles from IN,
Hickory Ground, and 90 above a. junc ION
of that river with the Coosa, proceeded /,
its attack, with nine hundred and fifty Of the
Georgia militia, accompanied BY between
three and tou hundred friendly Indians. -
Having epcanped within nine or ten miles
of the point Of destination he precedipr
evening, we resumed the march few MI
nutes before one on the morning of the goth
and at ha after six were formed for sct;on
IN front of The town.
Booths Battalion composed the RIGHT "a
lumns and marched from IT'S centre-Wat
sons Battalion composed the left md MR.
ched from its right-Adams's Rife C-ro
pany and Meriwe.her's under Lieu,. Hen.
don. were on the Flanks--Capt. Thcmas's
Artillery marched in front Of the right ca
lumn in the road.
1t was my intention to have completely
SUR unded the enemy by ohhugiae the
right wing of my force on Canieebce Greek
at the mouth Of which I was informed tn
town stood, and res ing the left on the river
bank below the town but to our surprize.
as the day dawned we perceived second
town about FIVE hundred yards below that
l'~hich we had first viewed and were pre-
parihs to attack The plan was immedi-
ately change '--three companies of the in.
tantry on the left were wheeled to the Jeff
into eeheitn, and advanced 20 the low town,
eco ppaned by Meriwether's Rife Cora
AMY and two troops Of Light Dragoons an
per The command of Captaius Irwin end
| S eele
The residue Of the force Approached the
Upper Town, and the battle soon lecame
general. The Indians presented themselves
at every point, aud fought with the desDe.
irate braveryof real Fanatics. The wen
directed 6re. however, Of the Artillery, ad.
deG to uie charge Of the bayonct, soon for.
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MfLLgpGEvILLE, Dec. 8
GLORIOUS VICTORY!


The massacre at Tensaw is avenged -
and hundreds of savages atone for the muir
der of our citizens in Morgan county Car.
Iva iIrrr express yesterday even
ing from our army. with dispatches for Cen.
Pinckney. giving the fficiaI details OF. a bril-.
liant victory over the Indians.
[OFFICLdL1
HEAD QUARTERS,
Sirth and SeDenM Districts.
Milledgeville, 9TH Dec. 1918.
ihave the honor of enclosing to YOU
q copy of the, ORicial account which have
just received from Brisadier Gen. Floyd, of
an attack made by him on the hostile Ind;
ans, and sincerely congratulate YOUR Excel
lency on the, good conduct and bravery dis.
played on this occasion by the officers and
troops Of the state in which you preside.
have the honor to be, very respectfully.
your Excelency's most cbedient servant,
~ ., THOMAS PINCKNEY.
His ExcelIency Peter Early.