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Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-01-25
CONGRESS-.
HOUSE OF REPRESENT ATlVES.
T Retor:ed for the .4lerandria Gazette.
SATURDAY, January IS.

Rrhor:ed for the alexandra Gazette.
SATURDAY, January IS.
mir. Maxwell obtained leave of alb
sence for the remainder of the session.
Mr.. Wright presented petition OF
Henry Gassawey, an Old Revolutionary
Officer, praying relief. Referred to a Sc
lect committee.
Mr.. Goodwin presented petition OF
sundry persons in the state OF yirglHia,
complaining Of exactions on the part OF
Oliver Evans, for his patentrigh1 to ma
chimes used in mills. Referred to the
committee ofcommerce and manuiac-
lures.
Mr.. Breckenridge presented peti-
ton of John w. Godfrey, for payment
Of his claims for supplies furnished the
army in the reyo!usion. Referred to
the committee of claims.
Mr. Poindextcr presented memcrI-i
al of the general assembly ofthe 'slss:s-
sippi Territory-praying a grant OF
rrns fer me use of their militia. Ro'
gerred 20 the Secretary of War.
Mr.. Hassctt from the Naval Commit
.cc reported amendments to the bill re.
rula,iag pensions to persons on board
p,i,ateers, which were read and COM
mi,,rd to committee OF the whole
house on the bill relating to captures.
Mr.. Bassctt also reported a bill pro-
providing compensation to the officers
and crew of the Constitution, ior the
capture & destruction of the Guerrero,
Read and made the order of the day for
Monday.
Air. Bassctt from the committee to
whom has been referred petition OF
WIN. Gamble, upon the subject OF
floating battery, invented by him. report
ed that the petioner have leave to With
dr. W his petition, which was agreed 70
NJ. Williams. from the military COM
mi,tee. reported amendments to tbo Aii!
from the Senate " supplementary TO the
act for calling forth the militia to exc
cute the laws Of the Union. suppress ~
surrections and repel invasions. I ne
amendments were agreed to, and the
bill ordered to third reading this day.
SMr. Nelson, from the committee, ap-
Soin,ed on resolution touching the
c aims of the officers and soldiers OF the
Virginia Line of the revolutionary ar
nv, TO bounty lands, made favorable
report, which was made the orcer CT
the day for Monday next.
Mr.. Minor offered the following !:
Resolved, that the committee OF ways
and means be instructed to report bill
authorising loan of - dollars tor
the building and equipment OF all such
ships and vessels of war as have been or
NAV be directed to be built by any law
of the session.
MFR. Cheycs moved that the resolution
lie on the table. Nega,ived.
1t was opposed BY Messrs. Gholsor,
Wright and M kim-and advocated ey
Mr. Minor.
The question was taken on the pas
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A Baltimore Volunteer concludes
letter to bis friend thus "God grant
tAat it qyas String, that zue might slash
Q.oay or in other words, that they
might begin the work of havoc and muir
der upon people whose only crime it
is, to be politically connected with a ma
ton 5000 miles off, and against whom
we have thought proper to wage war.
Surely the curse Of Simeon ard Of Levi,
mist rest upon the men who pant alter
blood, and invoke the spirit OF the Deity
to hasten the hour of destruction
Cursed be their anger, for it ~as 6erce:
and their wrath, for it was cruel : will
divide them in Jacob, and scatter them
in Israel"
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Extract Of letter, dated LIVERPOOL
December |, 1912.

Ertract Of a letter, dated LIVERPOOL,
December |, 1912.
awe could have wished 10 have sent
by this conve ancc to our friends, copy
of she Regents Speech; but it is not
expected until to. morrow and there is
no certainty Of the vessel being detaln'
ed. Our next opportunities will be the
Swift, Tiber, and Stranger, for New
York. We perceive the schooners Ex-
pertinent and Baltimere, from Baltimore
to Bordeaux and the independence,
from Bordeaux to N. York, are captur-
ed and arrived at Plymouth. On Friday,
e7th ult. news reached ondon Of the
death Of General Brock"
PRICES CURRENT.
AsHEs-pot and pearl, per cwt. SIS.
a COS. seconds Of Pot and pearl ashes,
sell for a 4 S. less than 6rsts and
thirds os los tess-those that are the
least moist or stained, are considerably
Deprecated in value.
BEEswAX--none.
coTroN-G corgia Upland per b Is
sd als6 ID Sea-I3l5nd IS sd Is
Cd; New Orleans Is sd Is Sd; Ten
nessec Is Sd IA l-2.
CLOVER sEED-95s Il5s per cwt.--
The clover seed Of the current season
which has most ane healthy purple seed
in is best: dirty and old seed is very an.
saleab'e-Tare allowed the purchaser
IL per cent,
FIax5EEo-for crushing, per bushsl
LIS Gil Us 81
1ypIao-Carolina and Mississippi,
unce-taia.
NAVAL sroREs-Tuspentine. per cwt.
SIS SIS; Tar, Der Dbl SIS 40s
Pitch per cwt lss eos Rosin, lss
l9s--I'ar that has water in il, is sold for
Il ard IS per barrel less than what is
free from it.
RIcE-new or cid, none:
sTAvgs-white oak, barrel per NJ ~
sol: hhds IS 50; Pipe, ". o. & Dbl
and hid red oak, none Baltimore &
Philadelphia most in request.
To3Acco-York and JamesRiver, per
ID Sd a Is; Stem,nod, lid a Is; Rap
pahannock, l.2i a Cd; Georgia, 8
lad Sd Kentucky As cd; Maryland
brown. coIoury, and ine yellow, Sd Is
Id; Potomac, II g..
coFFEE-W. !. per cwt. IS 72s.
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Hay-Market, Doc. Sill s
Received for Sale,

sos Bushel. Ground Alum Salt,
5000 DO Coarse do,
1000 pounds Seine Irvine, ,
Hid Sail do.
IS BOLTS Russia duck, lst & I'd q'aa
10 Do. Ravens do.
$50 Barrels Tar,
200 Do Rom Pitch < Turpentinss
1000 pounds 81 IN stone,
40 liarreis Beef and Pork.
s Tjerees and hris Paint OIL,
Sperm ami Whale do.
Winter Serslncd do.
GEO. COLEMAN.
Cameran st. W arE
Dec. 9stl. 1912
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Joseph II. Vaudeville,
Has Just recerved e for Safr,
10000 lbs. green ard white Coffee
90 hogsheads Muscovado Sugar
2 pipes, 7.,c,;de
5000 bushels Lisbon Salt
1000 bush Liverpool ground Alum
100 barrels Whi.ksy.
AL8O,
1900 lbs FIRST quality Seine Twins
AND BY RETAIL.
, 200 gal. very cid Jamaica Spirits.
January 90.
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The house In committee of the whole,
Mr.. Nelson in the chair, on the bill au-
thorising loan-and On the bill for the
issuing OF treasury notes..
The blank in the loan bill was filed
with ! 5000, 900 dollars.
Mr.. Minor moved to amend the bill
in the fast section by inserting " at an
interest not exceeding $3.50 per cent
per annum." Negatived.
MIR. Tallmadge moved to amend the
bill, by inserting proviso-" provided
that no such stock shall be sold below
par" Negatived.
The committee rose and reported the
loan bill as amended, aud asked leave to
81, again OH the bill for issuing Treasu-
ry Notes. Leave was granted.
The House concurred in the amend.
ments.
Adjourned.
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count, Upwards Of 5000 racn; his loss al
the battle of Salamanca 5000; he has
been reinforced only by 1000; therefore
bis army is considerably weakened
The majority OF, his wounded have pc
risaed by the, long march from Burgos
to Salamanca
Such, my Lord, was the situation o.
the army on the Sd inst. The health OF
the soldiers was very good, and they are
animated by an excellent spirit.
] have the honor to be, sc.
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MORE, January %.
ID tie schooner Grecian,
uxla!, from La Tesie, re-
b. sailed on tue S!h Nov.
(NA schooners EAther and
y Ylrk, parted company.
q lew days-previous to
ly'vred a rich prize. (the
|2,adence, of New-York)
| sen By the British FIJI
fae cap;ain OF the Clip
IS, r4nsomed her, and
+ aef Grmer crew.-Sy
si "c@ Crp,ain Cook, at
understand, or tie goth
ii. 70 lo,g g. IS, that the
- !v9RJcred in a very
!. all CT boa d pc;ished -
50 :cve'e hat C'pi. Cook
bare tie samc t. tc every
.1as unable o maze an eff
.tasrr any ass's'a &c.
a., Sanders, ba. arrived
o. Boston.
easa, Cya;., hence, az
r ,2ta y ven,6er.
Pa Polls The Portuguese
+, Cr'tes, 80 d rs from
c l;o ;hc boy 10th, with
F'H L>sLoH. and anchored
Al the same time a brig
INTO he bay.
|ntr Climax, Graham, le
fanra. Left Spanish brig
n Baltimore. and a ship
Fhla, Experienced severe
T Coast. OF liatteras was
s.ooP of war, supposed to
Us. Flour at HAVANA so
ts'r Helen, Norton, 81
pm. Off the Western Is
|aed BY the British !rigste
|s'ag ter vessels from Lis
SAIL On board.
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y RENT.

'<'1h SirCr in:1arHiQ.eIu.
= F'"usd HOUSE with
ground, at The upper end
- Aiss, a convenient
->s with two acres of
rover end Of Water street.
|ooert Patton, If.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-01-25

81 kG, January IS.
MD'uIng last, about two
s. brick malt house, ad-
' brewery, and owned
nara VAS consumed By
Win ahcut 1900 bushels
brewery being Of fraWe,
" the vigilance end ex.
- Zens.
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,ssr,y its highs,s;t! sum.
, hrs.n US, in addition to
I,o 'iosurrec,ions, and as
/, Barri'm' with absolute
,vi!kiason-he has not It
y. for a month +; but IL
he is busiiy employed,
~, uas,eIui works and
h preparations 70 receive
| militia, ordered here :, TO
\ he invasion OF the En-
|: there exists no appr.e-
/ his fertile and mlschie-
will do him the justice
L does not thlnS '0e e,'si -
[ioY for this pothcr' al'ho
H. his views to keep the
[m,nr in a state Of agita.
/ respecting the safety OF
/ .;,s a scene Of martial
|, me navy yard every
1. and coniusion-aii the
/ ming those en- the lakes
We are lifting
Iin Of 10 guns, to protect
h. river. She is an old
s>arylv before the bur
Fl can judge of what |
/ undertakings, she will
[ is ready for service, as
Bite could be built tor to
l. 9Th United States rcgl-
. towa from their sum-
and TIE 81 regiment is
a DIV or two f.; besides
.lississ ppi and 5000 Ten
ere on their way-ior
nobody can Imagine.
l,.,cr dated Natchitoehes,
ijpsmbr'. 90.
letter yesterday from CO.
datcd the l4th instant,
:, news VIC have received
/, since he broke up from
;,rorms me that he cook
, short s&,.irmish, in which
"a, 9 Killed and several
: encnY ace IN sight, and
reported @niHumosr HIM
i2a Of three TO one. lie
en- using every sttatagem
a to a general action, but
.ss--wherever he moves,
rare him. He says he has
ablnllnce-aS he IS now
$ Of the capital iiSan An
! soon hear Of something
hcv mus, either ifs hit or
him in either case l
he will remain their mas
{ IS a ine heroic fellow,
ogtcG Ly some excellent
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Adjourned.

MARRIED, on Thursday last, by the
Rev. Mr.. Meade, Mr.. Benjamin Thorn.
ton, to Miss Mary e. .North, daughter
of George North, Esq. of Fairfax Coun-
ly.
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FRRTISG
Al THIS OFFICE.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-09-25

Yeaton g Conway,
Have just reseiUed from New YORK.,
90 barrels prime Pork
90 do. cargo do.
20 do. prime Beef.
IN STORE,
10 hhds. first quality Sugar
80 pieces first do. Russia Sheetlng
10 do. Russia Duck.
Ship Chandlery and Groceries, as usual.
October IL
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-09-25
COTTON.
200 bales Georgia prime
Cotton Wool.
For sale bv
June 1
June
!! and for Sale.

!! and for Sale.
The subscriber offers for
sale FARM, containing about 80 acres,
about FIVE miles from Alexandria, on
the Colchester road, adjoining the: farms
of Mr.. Haywood. Foote and Mr.. Dennis
Johnson, the greater part OF which 10
meadow land and the remainder well a.
dapted TO clover andshe prodnction OF
vegetables, Astounding in excellent
springs, from which the meadow land
may be watered.
Also. two hundred and sixty acres Of
Land, all in wood and timber, except ..
bout fifty acres cleared and under good
fence, on the Ravensworth road, about
six mites from Alexandria, and adjoining
the lahds OF William Hepburn, Daniel
Dulany and the late Robert Moss, and
about a mile from the first mentioned
farm.
Also a lot of Land containing eleven
acres, contiguous to the town Of Alex
andria, adjoining the lands of Beal How
ard and Peter Sheron.
Oh. Simms.
August IL. 2awtf
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Just Received for sale
By ANTHONY RHODES.

By ANTHONY RHODES,
3 Boxes of Domestic Goods, con-
taipisg Bedticking, Shsnbrays. Cling.
bans, Plaids and Stripes, Shswls
Cotton Threads, few pieces Of fine
quality S,tinetts mixed toiors, black
and drab colored superfne Cloth, cot-
ton Shifting
IN STORE.
Cotton T. visit white and coIored
Mems aud Women's 6ne and coarse
Shoes
Mems fine and coarse Hats
Saddles and Trunks
30 kegs Of first quality Chewing To.
bacco, long Twist
20 kegs Of Pearl.Ash 49,
so pieces blue India Cotton
Cotton. Candles and Groceries ~
usual June 20
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-09-25
FOR SALE,

n TRACT of +. IND, lying in the
n county of Fairfax, six miles from
Alexandria. and sdjoining the estate Of
Gen. Thomson Mason, contsiaing 'At
acres. The soil is cool, and voCy SUE
ceptible of Improvement by tie Glover
and Plaster system. The proximity
81 this property to market, and the IA
cility with which its produce may be
carried (Huntins-C Creek by which it is
bounded being navigable almost to the
joor) would render 1T extremely vau-
Aale to a person disposed to pay sutii-
,ient attention to its cultivation.
Apply to James II Hooe, Esq or to
Francis Adams, jun.
Nav %
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-09-25
John Gardner Laid

HIS FOR SALE,
Muscovado Sugars in hhds. tierces and
Sbls.
West India Rum in puncheoHs,
Coffee aud Pepper in bags,
Imperial, Gunpowder, Young Tyson
Skin, and Hyso Teas, OF the lat-
Interpretations, in quarter chests
and boxes,
Russia Hemp and Iron,
Swedes Iron assorted,
Russia Shcctings, Duck and Ravens
Duck,
bale Spanish Wool,
by 10, z by 9, 9 by IL, and 10 hy II
Bristol Glass, in whole and hall
boxes,
Soap, Candles and Goldfish in box.
es, Figs
Lisbon Floor Mats,
Whiskey and Apple Brandy in tierces
& bbls.
Few ar casks old Sherry, London Par.
ticular Madeira and Streights Red
Wine,
Cordape and Lines of various sorts,
Writing and Wrapping Paper,
Mons, Wowen's and Children's Shoes
in:barrels and boxes,
Bottle Corks IN bales,
Sole Leather.
Few sacks Liverpool Blown Salt,
Chalk and Plaster of Paris.
Al.o, PLOUGHS the most approved
construction, and one pair French
Burr Mill Stones.
october 6.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-09-25
For Sale
A TRACT o. LAND,

Containing l62 acres, within two miles
of Town, bounded in part on the Col.
chester road, extending to the land OF
James irwin, and within few rods 81
he Hunting Creek Turnpike. Part of
the land is enclosed and nearly suffici-
ent tsncing for enclosing the remainder
and timber for what may he wanting,
with fine growth ofyoung wood =
There are two small tenemeDts and Sc.
veral handsome situations for building,
one of which is near the Turnpike
road, commanding a view OF Wasting
ton, Alexandria and the Potomac river,
with an orchard containing between a
and 500 Of the choicest apple, peach,
cherry and plumb trees, and never
failing spring Of water.
The land is said. to be well adapted
to plaster.
Being so near town, to person dis
posed to give it attention, it would be .
valuable and productive establishment.
The payments would be made 10 &C
commodate the purchaser, or exchang-
ed for property in town. Apply to
LAWRASON & FOWLE.
August 10.
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TO RENT.

TO RENT,
A Commodious Brick DWELLING
HOUSE, on Spacious Lot, upper end
OF Cameron Street Apply to
John G Laid.
VIM has for Sale. j.ss come to hand,
One Box, yard wide Irish
LINEN, assorted.
Dec en,ber 2
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-09-25
No T &c r

~ u III E.
THE Stockholders OF the Mechanics
Bank ot Alexandria, are hereby Motif
ed, that a Dividend of four per cent.
for the last half year on the Capital
Stock paid in, is his day declared
payable to them or their legal repre-
seo,atives on Friday the 18th inst
BY order Of the President and Direc.
Tors. E
VIM. Patton, jr. Cash.
Sertember 7-8
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-09-25
100 Dollars Reward.

100 Dollars Reward
NLOPED from Fairfield, in the coun.
~ tyofFrederick and Commonwealth
of Virginia, on or about the 7th day OF
March last, a negro slave named AN.
THONY the property of the late VIII
liam B, Page deceased. Anthony is a.
bout S feet 9 inches in height, OF a sub
substantial form, light yellow complec.
ton, and rather of an affeminate voice.
He is about % years of age, was brought
UP house servant and has been accus.
toned to that course of employment all
his life. He is slave OF great capacity
and considerable ingenuity-he reads
he plays the fddle-and possesses
great mechanical turn-he can do rough
carpenters work and make combs, The
above reward will be given If Anthony
should be apprehended at the distance
Of 100 miles from Fairfield, and brought
to the subscribers living in Alexandria.
But if apprehended at the distance Of
less than 100 miles, Fifty Dollars will be
given if he is secured in goal, and no.
tice given to the subscribers.
Tho. Swami,
Edmd. I. Lee,
.Admrs. Of Wn,. B. Pagedee'd,
Mays.
The Editors of the Federal Republi-
can, National Intelligencer and Gazette
of the United States, will publish the a
bove in their papers, and send their &C
counts to this Office.
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TEAS, aUGARS. &c.
JOSEPH M.ANDEVILLE,


Corner Of Kag and Fai7ar Streets :.
OFFERS ron SALE,
100 quarter chests and boxes choice
Gunpowder,
Imperial. Hyson, Young Hyson,
Hyson-skin & Souchong Teas,
go hhds. Museayads Sugar,
loo barrel Do.
90 boxes White Havana Do.
6o,ooolb. Loaf and Lump Sugars
2o,oOolb. Coffee
s,ooolb Pepper
SO hfrda MaIasses
10 pipus Cogniac Brandy
With hi. usual General Assortment
OF the best Wines. Liquors * Groceries,
for cash Or upon the usual credit 70
pu otual customers.
September Is
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VOL. XIII

SALES Ar VENDUE.
On query Taesdayamd FRIDAY,
WILL BE SOLD,
At the Vendue Store, corner of Prince
and Water streets,
Variety of Dry Goods. Gro
ceriss, sc.
Particulars of which viii be expressed
in the bills OF the day.
All kind Of. goods which are on lie
imitation and the prices of which are
established, can at any time be viewed
and purchased atthe lowest limitation
and prices.
P. c.. Marffeller.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-09-25

1 will sell q negro man
that is likely, healthy and young, and
Of unexceptionable quslitie. on Farm.
Bede Clements.
July d
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fDanr1
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER Is 1919.
.LAwRAsoN & FOwLE

(.
LAWRASON K FOWLE
HdVE FOR SALE
THE Cargo of Schooner Traveller,
Capt. Morrow, from Portland, of 1000
feet understandable and clear Lumber.
also, LANDING,
45Oe lbs. Seine and Sewing Twine.
100 boxes mould and dipt Candies.
80 cases sweet Oil.
10 barrels tanners Oil.
February T..
Lawrason & Fowle,
Have just received-and for Sole
22o Boxes fresh
s RAISINS.
May "a
PLOUGHS.
HE subscriber has just received
i for sale, number of the much
admired Connecticut made Ploughs.
Jno. G. Laid.
WHO HAS ALSO FOR SALE.
S puncheons old Jamaica Spirits
8 casks Brandy
10 casks sweet Wine
90 barrels Beef
$50 pieces Russia Sheeting.
july z d
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-02-09
have the honor &c be, &c.
CHAS. X. MALLORY,
Thursday, IL o'clock at night.

NORFOLK, Feb. Ath, 1919.
oIE-lhis day, between one and two
O'Clock, British squadron of two line of
battle ships (74's) three frigates and ten.
DER appeared IN the Bay opposite the Plea
sure house, and after mancuvring some
tine anchored in Lynnhaven Bay late in
the afternoon, where they now remain
They sent boats as high up as Willoughby
point, which were recalled by gun from
the admlraps ship. They brought to a ri
lot boat and took pilots from her. At hall
past O'Clock l received positive evidence
OF these facts, and Immediately placed the
saith Regiment under Arms-a part of this
Regiment is now on duty the residue are
ready, on the appointed signal being SCUM
ded.
sent an express to Col. Magnien, and
have seen Colonel Lee--The Regiments IN
der their respective commands are now as
sembling. When the British shins an
peared, the u. States frigate Constellation
was in Hampton Roads-She is now at an
Choir between the two Forts, having fortu:
nately got up in the dark
Friday. 10 o'clock.
All our RECOMMENDING parties from the
Bay shore have come in-The ships sill
remain in the position above stated.
have the honor to be
Your Excellency's most ob't sery't.
WIN. SHARP. 1t. Col. 54th reg't.
yVorlolk, 10 o'clock Saturday, FEB. 6, 1918.
SIR,
AT O'Clock yesterday afternoon,
received a letter by express from the Bay
shore (Pleasure-house) Of which the enclo-
sed is cOpy.-The Troopers sent down
yesterday, this moment returned, & report.
That the enemy continue in the same positi.
on, and were joined last night by two otLer
triSates-I That they yesterday evening
burnt schooner q sent her crew ON shore,
who say that Admiral Warren is deternin
cd TO water, and ii necessary, to land one
thousand men to effect this object, and that
ms intention Is to do so this day or to NOR
row. it has been stated that the enemy
WI make an attemptou Norfolk~-your TX
cel'eney need not be told, what The c;,ase-
lacnces 10 the state, as we'll as 70 h4d;yi.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-02-09
WAR DEPARTMENT,

. FEBRUARY sd, 1878.
SRI have had the honor to receive
Byour letter of the 28th ultimo, and to com
municate il to the President
Ii mas been the object of the government
TO provide. in the most ample manner. for
the protection ot all our sea port towns and
of the coast ; so far, at least, as the means
committed TO it's charge may be ADEQUATE.
This object has been in view, in every pro
position to Congress relativet to the augmen.
ration OF force, and will be attended to i'm
the future disposition Of it.-It will be recol.
sec'eo' however, that, as our towns are nu-
Inerols, and our coast Of vast extent. much
reliance ought to he placed in the local forrc
IN AID OF the measures which may be adopt-
ed by the General Government for that
purpose.
BONE delay has been deemed necessarv
IN making a communication to you on thu :
.supject IN the expectation of a general ar
.rahgement being adopted, in connection
WIN Tue BIZ which has lately passed Con
BreSS' Tor An augmentation Of the force. A
9ee,etary tor this Department having been
,a'eiy appointed, and being daily expected
"e,e' " seems proper that he should be COM
sui.eu On IT, Will however have the hon
or 10 communicate toyou in a few DAYS n,
case he should not arrive. the sen,imen,..
OF tue President, on a concern so i,nnoytsnt
20 tue-'0terests of the State.
With respect have,
The honor to be
Your Tx cellcncy's
Obedient servant.
His Evcellency 80 AVE
's' EaiboHr Governor Of Virginia.
SATURDAY Feb. 6,Igfs.
Ahe spsaker laid before the house a com
HSh!e"''sD from the Governor with Gocu.