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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-07-05
BURNING or SODus

Ertract ola Lctterfr a gentleman il, &c.
nfUa. 10 his friend IN this city, dated 22o
June, 1918.
The enemy were seen off Sodus on Wed
nesday, where quantity of provisions were
deposited. Cea Burnct ordered out reri
ment otmlitia to defend the place they
arrived there on Thursday, but found no e
nemy The provisions however were re
moved (at leas- the principal that belonged
TO the contradictory from ware houses on The
waters edge, to small distance i'm the edge
OF the woods; and on Saturday there beinr
no appearance OF the enemy, the militia were
discharged, leaving small guard of neigh
DORIS to protect the place Before evening of
the same day the enemy hove in sicht-the
alarm was Immediately givcn-express sent.
who overlook the discharged militia before
they reached home, who returned, together
with large reinforcement, bat not in time
to prevent the destruction IF the principaI
part OF the village. The cowardly foe, ind-
ing that the greater part of the provisions
were removed, although but short dis
iance, say not more than 200 Yards dared
not approach them but SET FIRETO ALI.
THE INVALUABLE BUILDINGS IN THE
PLACE, which were destroyed with their.
contents.
consider this the most wanton act. these
barbarians have been guilty of this war, be-
ing made upon pea ceable unoffending viii
Iage, not containing a single Soldier, or an
ounce OF public military property.
After burning the principal part of the
village, and Mr. Nicholas ware house on the
opposite side of the bay, they sent flag dc
mandiRg the four and pork which lay in their
sight, and one of their men who had desert
ed, upon which Condition they would cease
to destroy any more buildings, otherwise
they would Continue to burn. and at all G
vents take the provisions. Fortunately for
them they did not attempt to put their threat
into execution. but returned to their shin.
ping, and on Sunday night removed up the
lake. left Sodus yesterday about noon
teams were then employed in removing the
provisions back about three miles from the
lake.
IAN express arrived in town this after.
noon, stating that the enemy had lust hove
in sight again. Should they attempt to land,
they will be severely punished for their te-
merity.
1.-THE enemy's force consisted of their
new ship the Royal George, Earl MORA.
Prince Regent, Simcoe schooner with small
boats and tenders to run into the harbors on
the lake"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-07-05

they larded number Of o,eh, who carried q.
the provisions that remained in store, and
wantonly burnt aud DESTROYED several os the
best houses and stores IN the village. a;.i
embarked about o'clock next morning,
when the feet got under way. On their
landing, they were met by about so of the IN
habtants, who fired volley, which is said
to have killed of the enemy it was return
ed by three times their number. killing one,
mortally wounding two. and slightly one.
Capt Rees' company of Artillery marched
from this village about 4 O'clock ay
morning, and Coils Colts and Smith III
ments at twelve O'Clock Monday morNl( =
Col. Switt's regiment also returned. Mvhy
OF our citizens, without distinction of age or
party, volunteered in the cause, aud they
lined the road between this and Sodus, dis
lance of thirty miles.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-07-05

10 tie Hon. Senate and House of Retire.
SeHfatives ofkhe United States of .Haneri
ca ~ Congress- aSSem5ied--
The undersigned Committee, chosen nv
the HinoTffy of the Senators and Represen
tatIves OF the commonwealth of Massachu-
settS, oeg leave to represent, that they have
perceived with extreme regret that the LIE.
Sisature OF this state, in their present ses
SION, have presented q remoustrance 20 Com
g'ess, denouncing the administration of the
general government, repTobatng the war
as pniirQher imhOhfic and unjust, imbeaching
the motives OF the Congress which declared
II, excusing and justifying all the aeere ssions
and outrages of G. Britain, and CHARGING a
majority OF the representatives of the peo1le
with wantonness, ambition, oppression and
cruelty. While the Executive of the U,,jfld
States is steadily pursuing that course Of
policy which alone can secure a safe. touita.
bic, honorable and permanent peace, and
are actually negotiating to effect it, II il inn
possible to conceive what good motive could
induce the Legislature Of this sfafe to view
remOnStrance so reasonable in it's origin.
Feprehensible in its language, erroneous in
IT'S facts and principles, and pernicious In its
effects.
Who that is American, can but feel indip.
haht 10 near 1t stated by the Legislature Of
a sfafe that we ought to have resisted the
french Decrees, agroeably to the demand Of
the British government That We have
edHeed her seamen from their allegiance.
and that we have invaded the territory of a
Feacea6te & uHo6cHdtag neighbor? Where
IS Tie man, who values his reputation, who
would not Indignantly frown at the insinuati
on that war was waged from motives of
G"'O'fIon or lust Of conquest? that we are
,Ieayued with France to Cypress the Europe.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-07-05

A$'N''"C' W #" Ic|'CI " oeNfIeNQn IN [2tS CT
fy, dated
SAcKETT'S RhRsoR, Jane 81.
This day an express arrived from Oswe.
go with information, that yesterday morning
the enemy's squadron appeared of that
place, and previous to his leaving (Which " as
S O'Clock in the afternoon) they made three
attemptst land. but on discovering our force
they each time returned To the squadron,
when the express left, the squadron were
manenvrinS off the harbor, and it was
generally believed that they would make
another attempt. On Monday last 500 IN
fantry under command of Major Carr, left
this place aud arrived at Oswego on We'd.
nesday-the express says, that there were
about 500 militia at that place, and all in
fine spirits.
Capt Wonlsey & several other fine naval
officers are at that place. Woolsey had com
mand of the garrison, and 1T Mix had COM
mand of the schooner Grower, which is
there-this afternoon about $50 mounted
dragons, under command of Major laval,
started for the threatened place.
On Tuesday last the Lady Of the Lake
went out on cruize and returned on FRI
day with a small schr of about 70 tons -
The prize was from Kingston bound so York,
deeply loaded with provisions and ammuni-
ton, having on board % regular troops, and
one Lieutenant. They were landed and
marchedup to Col. M'Cowb's encampmsnt
with the tune Of Yankee Doodle.
Our loss in killed and wounded at the at
tack OF the enemy on this place, is about 14O,
the los of The enemy is not known--but Sc
veral officers that were aiken prisoners, G
carried to Kingston, since returned. stated
that the enemy's loss was from 5 TO 400.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-07-05
GExEHA. June %. 1912

On Thursday last the British feet on On
tario, made its appearance Of PultneyviIle
causing the Inhabitants much alarm from
whence without stopping, they shaped their
course towards Sodus, where was stored a.
bout 1000 barrels Provisions, for the safety
OF which fears were entertained. Colonel
owiits regiment was ordered on duty, they
assembled with alacrity and removed from
the village about 1000 DIS. u. 5. property ;
the heet not appearing, the alarm subsidized
and the regiment dismissed. The residue
OF the property belonging to individuals was
not removed, they being under 10 fears for
its safety.
On Saturday evening the flee. made its APP.
pearance and anchored about miles of the
village 1t consisted ofseveral large vessels
ana number OF small ones. About o'clock
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-07-05

"" "anohs, ana tnat our government have
established chain of military posts " to
prostrate the civil 70 the military authority J"
And what man, not altogether exclusively |
British, can, witho the deepest mortitica-
ton, read a remonStrance which in time nj |
war and pending negotiation should take |
the enemy's ground, support their claims
| and justify their aggressions? We assure
the Congress and people If the u. States,
that we utterly protest against the state
ments and principles contained in that hitaai
HahnS remohs.rance. II appears To us too
much like the attempt of disappointed and
malignant faction, who 90 obtain power,
would trample on the rights and liberties
LOT their country. We do not however, ap.
prehend that any faction in this country have
either the hoyyer or the nerpe tn effect pur-
lpose OF this sort. We trust aud sncerei,
j believe that the people would resist, and eff
tJecEudny suppress, every attempt to sever
or weaken our bond of Union. We are "a
ware that it is il times of calamity and war
that ambitious and designing men will be
tempted to stir up the people to opposition
and rebellion. But we are assured that a
large majority of the people of this state
would, at the hazard of their lives and for
: tunes, resist all opposition to the laws and
government If their country. We believe
the war TO be just and necessary that the
! government have invariably maintained
strict justice and impartalty towards the
Oeiiigerents OF Europe; that they have sub
United to an accumulation of wrongs which
no other nation would have endured they
nave neSociatedu9lil negotiation wae1&aIo>
that it is their ntenfion, as-it is ii, 81.
to protect :he rights of commerce. al
q l9rss" peaceab'y if they can. forcibiyf ~ 10y
ilnust; that since the pretended repeal of
4 me orders In council, every pacific advance
y lias been made b tn by the Executive and by
SiNongreSs which was Consistent with the
IrGhts and honor of The nation and that we
III are willing to endure all the evils and priva-
" tons OF this war, and to expend our proper,
"a ty and our blood i'll its prosecution. We
: hope the Legislature Of Massachusetts have
c better evidence of their consistency, pru-
dence, patriotism and love OF peace, than is
contained i'll their extraordinary remon-
: straEce.
E We Tvish for heace, but we fear that this
! remonstrance, fit has any effect, will tend
u to prevent rather than to accomplish it We
nope that the very proper course adopted
by the administration to effect peace will
y meet with the success to which it is entitled
But should Great Britain, regardless of the
numerous wrongs she has il flicted on us,
and calculating on her power or encouraged
;, by Friends IN America, persist in her hos
tile pretenslons, we have no doubt but the
people of this state will cordially, actively,
and zealously come forward and lend their
> aid in the prosecution of the war-untl our
rights are established on a permanent basis.
StSHed, on behalf of'fhe minority, by
JOHN HOLMES,
VIM. MOODY,
SOLOMON AIKEN,
JOSHUA PRENTiS, Jr.
JOHN HART,
AMBROSE HALL.
Boston, June 10, 1918.
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BALTIMORE. June 80.
raoMsouR ALsAsr CORRESPONDENT.

F"OHToUh AL6dN1- CORRE SPONDENT.
June sc.
The Western mail has relieved our appre>
hensiens for the safety of the provisions and
stores OH the bank of Lake Oniario-and has
added another to the catalogue of wanton sa-
wage burnings by the foe.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-07-05
/" w. WHIPPLE, J. p"
Extract OF letter from Stephen Dodge,
captain OF the U. S. Volunteers, to his
friend in this|yillage, dated

Extract Ola letter from Stehhen DODGE.
captain OF the u. S. Volunteers, to his
friend in thisyllage, dated
Saekstts Harbor, April Is, 1918.
;" Dear Sir--I received your letter by
Mondays mai. Containing some expressions
OF Mr.. Leonard, (our clergyman corrobo-
rated by letter from my wife, containing
the same wicked, malicious, seditious aud
dlsorganizing effusions OF his hypocritical and
Corrupt heart.
-" 1t is, in his unguarded moments, that his
sentiments escape him; or that he makes
them known, ercehiing 10 real discihkes.
who are better gratified to receive and
cherish such sentiments, than profit by Cos
pei instructions. You may, ii YOU please
cause this to be published, together with
my wite's affidavit, and in that way inform
the pious pastor, that have determined to
oppose the 6ufssark Of his religion, and it's
e0imisSa'ies in this Country, his hious grief
to the contrary notwithstanding. l believe
IN the oenlgn and mercaul religion institu,
yea by natures God, for the benefit of all
rationai creatures-bat do not believe in
Mr.. Leonard's, which induces him to wish
mine and my fellows bones piled in Cana
ola, lor obeyiug the laws of my coun-
try, which inducss him 10 wish success
to that nation, Which has murdered, i'm
pressed and keepssin serVitude thousands
OF our brethren and citizens, which furnishes
to the savages implements of death, and re-
wards them for murder, by paving a stipu-
lated price for every innocent scalp.
ms may be the religion of j. Leonard.
but It's not the religion Of Jesus Christ.
STEPHEN DODGE"
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PROTEST. OF rHE M1NoRtrY

u Me Legislature Of Massachusetts 10 he
RcmoaSfrdncc IF tie Legislature theteof
against tie FUar and other MEASURES of me
General Government.
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DOMESTIC.
From the Cazenovia Pilot.
AFFIDAVIT:

" .NahfQ6ie Dodge. being sworn, saith
that in March last, she was at the house
of Moses Barrett, While there, Joshua l. Con
ard. pastor of the first PRESBYTERIAN Church
in the town of Cazenovia, came in, and Ia
the course OF conversation said, that if'the
deponent's husband, (then on the lnes) eros
sed into Canada, he hoped he would bile
his bones there, and every other man Who
raised an arm against Canada.
T" He was then interrogatedby Mrs Bar
ret, who is a memberiof his C6urch ;f he
thought that Christian spirit, or that if
she had brother Their. ooohtshe m wish
him dead or to return safe home ; He re-
piled, no matter, Whether father. brother
son or what MOTTO wish him safe home.
would be-a selfish not CHRISTIAN spirit, for
this war was waged against Me only rehei
Gus nation ON the globe, and minated that
we were nothing more than Ehite savages.
and that the said Joshua did manifest and
wish that the British and their Indian al
lies might Succeed the present war.
Sworn before me, this 26th of'sApril,
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ATTACK ON OsWEGn.
SAcKEq4'S HARsoR, Jane 81.

E.rtract of a letter 10 q gentleman in This CT
tn, dated
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1813-03-18

.sir.ols ani eonformAbls 10 the mutually =
micable views of our two government
Accept, sir, sc.
(signed) THE DUKE OF BASSANO.
Mr. Barlow to the Duke of Basssno.
ExTRABT.
Paris, Oes. 25th, 1912.
SIR--In consequence of the letter you did
me the honor 10 write ma Oh The | iih of this
month, accept your invitation, and leave
Paris tomorrow for Wilma, where hope 10
arrive in Is or g days from this date My
Secretary of Legation and one servant will
compose all my suite. me Dtion this TO an
swer TO your extreme goodness IN asking the
question, and of your kind offer OF finding
me a convenient lodging. hope tho trou-
bic you viii give yourself in this will be as
little as possible.
The negotiation on which you have done
me the honor 10 invite me at wilma, is so
completely prepared in all It's parts between
the Duke of Dalberg aud myself, and, as
understand, sent on to you for your approba-
ton about the 18th OF the present month, that
am persusded, If il could have arrived be.
fore the date of your letter, the necessity of
the meeting would not have existed, as am
confident that his majesty would have found
the project reasonable and acceptable in all
its parts, and would have ordered that minis
ter to conclude aud sign both the treaty Of
commerce and the convention of inden
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lf1RRIED,

In this town, on Monday evening last, by the Rev.
Mr.. Wheaton, Capt CHRIsroPHER FowLER, jun.
20 Miss MARYASN MuMFoRp, daughter OF Mr. John
b. Mumford,
On Monday evening last, by the Rev. Mr.. Towle,
Mr.. JosEPH JEsTRAM to Miss CYsTHIA LYspoS,
both Of Providence.
DIED,
In this town, on Thursday evening last Miss ELL
zApErH WooD, aged Is, daughter of the late Capt
Peleg Wood
On Saturday morning, Doct JosArHAN EAsTos,
aged es-for many years an eminent Physician IN
this town.
On Sunday morning last. Mr. JosErH TILLrSo-
HAST, aged ".
On Monday last, Mr.. JoHs SHEARnAS, aged rs.
On board the privateer Yankee, on The llth inst.
lat seal Mr.. EpwAxp JACKSON, late first mate OF
the British brig shannon. Mr.. Jackson was severely
wounded in the foot by a cannon ball, during the
skrmsh between the Yankee aud Shannon, on the
24h Feb. and notwithstanding every medical assist
ancc. his wound terminated in the ock.jaw. sPssms,
And death. Mr. Jackson belonged 10 GSrksnsssa,
(Ens was g years Of sge, and much beloved by
III, csptain and crew. His remains we're brought to
this town, and decenty Inferred, attended BY num-
Der Of respectable citizens and those OF MS country
men who were present.
AT South. Kiagstozsi, on the 21,h ult MIR. STEPHsS
Rrx,wcroy. aged "a, formerly OF Jgnes'orn
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1813-03-18
Removal, No. 1911!

NATHANIEL SWEET, inf@rms his friends and
~ and the public in general, that he has removed
To store No. ll2 Thames sstreet, corner OK Church
street, where he has large assortment Of
SPRING and SUMMER GOODS
Cheap for cash. viz.-Broadcloths Cassimeres, Dew
onshire Keseys, Plains. Coatngs, Baizes, Flannels,
Blankets, Calicoes and Ginghams Checks. ius,rings
and satns. Italian and Canton Grapes, Bombazetts
and Wdbores, Ratinets, Hosiery, cotton, worsted
and silk Velvets. Sankins, cotton Cassimeres, Sc
with variety of other articles in the Dry Goods line
The smallest favor gratefully acknowledged
Newport, March l8, 1873. (6w)
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PKINTEKS NOTICF..-

THE 25th of March will complete four years
= since the commencement Of this establishment
"A very considerable sum is due to the Printer,
and IL is daily augmenting All accounts will be
drawn out at that time, and il is expected settlement
those, whose accounts arc Of more than eighteen
months standing and the demands will be lodged in
the hands of magistrate for collection After this
fair notice, is expected that none will complain of
being vigorously dealt by. March IL.
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which, with his former stock hand, makes his
assortment complete-among which are the follow
ing. VIZ:
Bowdtch's Navigator American Coast
Pilot; Ship Masters Assistant Morse's Universal
Geography and Abrdgement, Pixies Arithmetic Da-
bo!ls do Psrish's Geography Goldsmith's do with
maps; Columbian Orator, Murray's Grammar; do
sequa; do. Reader; do. Instructor; history ofNcw.
England, by Hannah Adams Clarke's Nepos do
Introduction, Esop's Fables Eutropius New-Eng.
land & Classical Dictionary. large and elegant; Ws-
kers do Perry's do. Johnsons do. Bibles Tcs.
taments, and Watts Psalms and Hymns Aldsn's LIST,
I'd and Sd parts-speng Books, by dozen or single, /,
Murray's do; U. States Calender and Almanack--
very useful Rules and Regulations Of War; Web
ster's spelling hook; Pickets do.
MUSIC hooks - "a
Locks Hospital Collections Mddlescx do. Bridge
waters do. IN
STATIC. !. .4IaY4
general assortment Of pch. .knves. very cheap
Back-Gsmnon Tables, sand and Pounce Boxes {;
Glass and other Ink Stands, steel Pens clothes
Brushes pocket Books, various kinds states, large
and small black lead and slate Pencils Csmels hair
Brushes sealing Wax and Waters, by tho pound or
box; complete assortment OF Paper, consisting Of
drawing, embossed, black and gilt edge, FooIs-Csp,
No. K 2, Brandywine, veum, Letter, Royal aud
DENY, with avsrie'y not mentioned cypheiing and
writing Books; Seaman's Journals; a large sssort.
ment OF Quills Whips and Canes, pant Boxes, with
coiors; Ivory Combs; steel Rings segar and snuff
Boxes, scissors boxes Spanish segars, &c. &c.
II general assorfmenf Of BL.z.NKS--piz
Powers Of attorney, bills Of SALE policies mancsts
Indenturcs, Justices wriss, Executions, Portage
Bills, Deeds, Bills of Lsding. Of Exchange, &c &c.
all printed on the best OF paper and in the nestcst
style Charts for the WestIBdes and American coast,
constantly on hand at Boston prices
The above articles will be sold very low for cash,
approved credit. and every favor graisfulIy acknow
edged.
SsGfona'y, Ershange e Loney)
Office, .fareh 1871. 1913. as
JOSIAH G.. SHAW.
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WORTHY Or NOTICE /!

The Philadelphia Democratic Press states,
that Henry II Lamhrey, innkeeper OF that
city, has, since the declaration of war, pubic.
ly expressed his sentiments in the following
strain
:" am Engishnan By birth and By principle. !
nsver haze nor never mil become natur azed in this
country. desp,se the government and people Of this
country The Brijsh government is better than that
offhe United States, oad the people more free"
And where's tue wonder Would not any
royal Briton express similar sentiments The
wonder is, that the Warrington Benevolent
Society of that city. should have selected this
rank royalist, this reviler oi every thing A.
merican, this alien enemy, to prepare their
dinner on the anniversary of Washington's
birthday, WHICH Is LITERALLY The PAcT !!