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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-05-13
Office e1the .Nationai Intelfgemcrr.
WAsHISGT May S.
FROM UARRISoN'S ARMY.
A BATTLE,

A letter has been received this day from Huron,
in Chic by the express mail from the Post oihee
Agent, announcing that the express NAL had not
been able 10 approach Fort Mciss, in consequence
of hearing oil its approach anncessant firing OF ea-
non and small arms.
II was first heard at Sandusky Oh Friday, the
3Oth April and continued fr.ng at thc lime the
express came away. The firing had ceased once,
from which it is presumed that the enemy hau re-
turned to Tie attack after being once icpuiscd.---
Some persons had gone within Two miles oil the
Fort and one yentured within half ni.c aad 80
near us distinctly TO see the fash OF the cannon
through the trees. The number OF the enemy Is
not known. We wait with extreme anxiety Tor
Wednesdays express mail, though we have no
fears for the result, letters have been reeeN cd
here from Fort Me,gs as lake as The 10Th OF April,
at which time no ap,schensions were entcrta'ned
for the result OF any attack.
FROM THE BAY.
The British have burnt the small towns OF George
town and Frederic, in Cecil county, Md. 4 he
towns are situate OH S.ss.f;.s Creek, Which cIp-
ties into the Bay.
FROM ANNAPOLIS.
Letters have been received here by Express, an :
nouncing that great fears entertained there
from the approach Of the squadron towards anna
polls.
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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-05-13
VIRGINIA ARGUS.
X 4 c II ~ o ND:
THURSDAY, May IS, 1919.

Yesterday returned to this city. and to the
bosom oftheir families and friends, after
performing faithful tour Of duty in tie SER
vice OF their country, at Norfolk, capt. T..
Taylor's Company OF Richmond RiIemen.
They were met & escorted into Gown by all
their military brethern of the city, and u
number Of their fellow citizens
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-05-13
A pRECJoUs CONFESSION !

From, HaliEa. PAPER Of the l7th inst
In our extracts from American papers, our
readers will find an account OF the capture OF
the Peaeock The good fortune of The Aineri
cans has not forsaken them; on the contrary
i "a more conspicn... in t.iis than in their pre-
vious actions ESery o1ie ccaVe,Sant sYith gan-
merry ,nusf knovp, tha. had a SesSei been moored
fer The sole pu,psse Of making amE1periInent, 1t
IS not at alt iifeiy ale ssoa!a haze tren sunk in
so short nane.
The English frigaie which engaged Tie
French frig..te Arethusa, had arrived at Ply
mouth The newspapers state, that they part.
ed by naatpGi consent after lighting nearly Eve
hours-th.., All tie officers of The English lr-
gate were either killed or wounde'i---that she
had on board at the time OF action The crew of
a sloop of war which run ashore tie
coast of Africa by The Arethusa and Ruby, and
that she WAS very much cut up, i'll her sails,
rigging, spars and hull,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-05-13

The idea Of reducing the U. States to sub q.
mission by blockadiny theiF ports, is preposter-
Gus. Nature haas enriched the country with such
ample resources that it could sustain It's yIeOr
unimp~ned, Tor ages, under the pressure OF
such state OF things; and should tue block
Ade Continue for any length OF time it will ell
tircly lose It's asperity. The genius, tie ente,.-
Prize ald Industry OF the inhabitants would he
directed towards manufacturing projects, .os-
which we are supererninently qualified by our
internal resources. We do not say that ~ this
early stage of our political existence, il Is oUr
true interest to become a manufacturing p=u-
pie; but certainly 1t is very lar from beng tie
interest Oh Great Britain 10 make Us SO.
~ The cncmy's force at present in the bav.
consists of two soups of the line, frigatc ana
four smaller vessels, supposed TO b. tenders.
One OF the ships IS anchored on the inlet
Whether our gallant navy officers are fede.
raiists or not Is or no sort og consequence they
have all OF them given convincing proof that
they do not belong to the d Peace party
The Richmond Ride COMPANY len this -,
Saturday evening. On that day they were IN.
vited TO a soldiers dinner by ttieir comrades.
The Norfolk aad Petersburg Volunteers, who
after the rePast, accompanied them down 10
the wharf, from whence they enbarkcd.--'rh,.r
was something IN the manner of these young.
soldiers taking leave of each other beyond tie
mere civiiiiy OF military etiquette. they had
been allotted TO the same regiment. and soon
contracted an Intimacy and social intercourse
Wi il each other, which, Tor the short time the,
remained together, united their hearts in tii..
bonds OF ir.emdshlp.-At parting, therefore,
their situations were exchanged with sinceri-
y and feeling, each regreit.ns the separation
aboat to take Piace.--rhcy were cheered az
their departure with reiterated hUzzas from
lhe multitude OF spectators who crou1eI the
whaPves.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-05-13

Departed this life on Thursday the Oh
INST at the seat OF Capt. Sherald Parish, m
UoochlanG County, IN the 10Th year OF her
age Miss MARY Il. BLACKWELL, after
snort but severe illness. She has left an
aged Mother long, long, to deplore the loss
OF an atEecIionate daughter.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-05-13

W Inc British prisoners who were de-
tanned at Richmond, are on their return to
Hampton, from whence we learn that they
and The Is detained at this place, arc 20 en-
bark on board the Cartel brig .6l!alosfo4. i,
Hampton Roads. and proceed on 60 Itrnai-
ca, where they are to be exchanged for =
IKE number of our unfortunate coGutryfoen
lmmured in the prisonships at Kingston and
Port Royal-fhese Engishmen, were IL not
lor the restrictions necessarily imposed ON
their freedom, would find it difficult to per-
suade themselves that they have been pri-
sohers IN an enemy's country while the A
hercan captiyes in Jamaica, from the
wretched and inhuman treatment they re.
ceiye' are reminded Of it every moment in
the day. -
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-05-13

We are much gratifed at the conduct &c
the Editor OF the Dem. Press, in publishing
he names OF individuals who attempt to
INCONVENIENCE patriotism, and impair the
yigor Of the public force. Such men ought
a. least to be known if they cannot be pun
ished. We wish the practice of Mr.. Binns
to become universal
Some dastardly men, it seems, have run
OF from Baltimore with their goods and
chattels After fattening, in peace, upon the
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-05-13

It may be supposed that the leader Of tht
incendiary gang wko burnt Havre-de-grac'
was specially chosen for the purpose
Cock burn was only exemplifying hiss name
when lie was setting houses and barns OF
ere.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-10-26
BRITISH PARLIAMENT.
JULY, 1913.
STATE OF THE NAVY.

81 Al IL OF IHE NAVY.
horo Socnrane rose IN pursuance of his
NOTICE. to call the attention of the House to
the present state of the navy. He would
NOT lonS trespaSs on the attention of the
rouse. In order 10 place before them In a
clear and perspcuous manner his sentiments
upon this most Important subject, he had
embodied them in Resolution, which Mem
oers would have an opportunity of pursuing.
ana weighing with due deliberation during
INC period OF adjournment, and the truth Of
which they would thus have an opportunity
Oh ascertaining. He could only say, that to-
the correctness OF the facts which he should
state,he Could most fully pledge himself. He
would then content himself with reading his
Resolution, & should reserve whatever else
he might have to offer to the house till he ne ard
whether any objection should be made AN e.
vent which he did not anticipate, as he saw
not upon what ground objection could arise.
The Noble Lord then read the following Re
solution
That the honor Of his Majesty's Crown,
the glory and safety of the Country, does in
great degree depend on the maintenance,
especially in time of war. OF an efficient Ma
val OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES during the late
and present war with France, splendid VIC
tories have been gained by his Majessy's
fleets aud vessels of war, over vast superb
GRITTY in the 5umber of guns & men, & in the
weight vt metal. That these victories, gained
under such circumstances, were obtained by
thu skill and intrepIdity Ut the officers. and
by the energy, zeal, and valor of the crews
That during the present war with the Uni
ted States OF America, his Majesty's Naval
Service has, in several instances, experienc.
ed defeat, III manner and to a degree, an
foreseeu and unexpected by this House. by
the Admiralty end by the country at large.
That the cause of these !amentaDle defeats
is not any superiority possessed by the enc
my, either in skill or vslor. nor the well
known difference in the weight Of metal,
which heretofore has been deemed unin
portant but arises chiefly from the decay
ed and heartless state OF the crews of his
MaJesty'S ships Ut war, compared with their
former energy and zealand compared on
the other hand, with the freshness and vieor
of the crews of the enemy. That il is an in
disputab!e fact, that long and unlimited con-
hneIoent to ship, as we'll DIS to any other
particular spot, & especially when accOnpa-
MED with the diet necessary that OF ships of
var, and a deprivation Of the usual recrea
lions Of man. seldom fails to produce ra-
phi decay Of the physical pnwers--tne natu
raj pareat, in such cases 81 dependency of
mind. That the late and prese1t war against
France Cnclu'ling short interval Of peace,
IN which the navy was not paid OH have
las.ed upwards 1t twenty years, and thar
ne@ naval war has recently commenced. 49,
That the duration Of the terN Of service in
ais Aojes'y's navy - abs lutely without any
limitation: AID that there is no mode pro-
gded !or by law, FOR the fair aud impar-
lt'sl d.schargiag % men thereigorn and that,
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-10-26

corruption in Borough elections. THAT this
House convinced that decrease of energy
OF character cannot be compensated by az
augmentation of the number of ships, guns
and men. which is, 1T the same time, a
srevious peconiary burden TO the country,
viii. at an early period next Session, insti
tute an inquiry by Special Committee, or
otherwise, iato tAc matters above stated,
and particularly with view to dispensing
suitable rewards TO seamen tina. they
WIN investigate the state of the fund ct
Greenwich Hospital, and ascertain whe her
it Is necessary to apply the Droits Of the
Admiralty, and Droits of the Grown, a.
the natural first means Of compensation to
those vino have acquired them BY their va
iour, their privatious and their suflerings.'
Sir Francis Burtiett seconded the Resolu-
ton.
ITO be concluded on P,lday.
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PORTLAND, OCTOBER Il.
IMPORTANr.
Es''H~ Of a ietser rsoeisea in this to,ya, dated

LS'rnt 81 a fetser RECESSED in this to,ya, dated
CHATAUGvAY, I'd Oct 1873
"I have the misfortune of informing vo;, of the
io.s, va met with yesterday, in an engagement
With 42H British aAd Inaians.--About NV. O'Clock
yesterday evening our Piquet was attacked Lieut..
Sash btikg the officer of the guard, was rsiiyng bis
men, when bah entered his heart which instso,ly
tern'nsted ha eN:stenee---thus fell good, brave,
snd much esteemed oihcer.--hlajor Smelling AMI
WOODS corps being ninety rod, from the I;iquet,
i6imed'atey collected their force and proceeded 60
the scth3 OF action. Capt Douglas led the van.
Capts Chadwick, Poland and Bailey followed
Cap'. ~ WIN his Spartan band, at this dangerou &
and critical moment, attacked their right and win
his usoa bravery aud success, drove tRein into the
woods, where they faced the bullets, which aew
iise hs'i, unt'i our rear came upst the sppeara
oil such hardy fellows, the Indians hew, while tn.
busih sounded the retreat.-The enemy io.t from
to 10 kiliea--we had one killed (Dennis Lane
and one Nounded.-Lt. n. was this day inferred
With msSonic honors We are all waiting with an.
xicus expectation to receive general orders.'
.Argus.
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THE SUBSCRIBERS,
Have .just received Forty Packages
DRY GOODS, Sc.
INSISTING OF

CONSISTING
bales rose blankets assorted, IL do. duffe do do
. bales blue cloths Ga, Q do. lanEe,s assorted,
cases coarse yarn hose,
bales and boNe best German ticklenburss and CT.
naburss,
bale fine India Cotton. do. sa handkerchief,
cases Irish shpeting, 1 do. Irish linens,
case umbrellas, bales kendsl cotton.
Best supertine cloths, plains, kerseys--ard great
variety OF piece y cut goods, amounting To upwards
OF 1900; OF such rs iannels, coatngs, inanohestry,
coarse ga cloths, long cio,hs ioboDs elegant lace
wells. cotton worsied hosiery, cassperes mu,iins
snghams, hessilns German sheetine, s. a number OF
other articles too tedious to will
be offered ut private sale until the Sch of this month
tortober) when every article remaining hand
Sr be sold without reserpe, and on such terms as
viii be accom- modatiDe to purchssers.-The sale to
commence at ten o'clock.
WE HAVE IN STORE,
for private sale.
600 barrels,
~ uerces, Prime .Ngsco.ado sugar.
10000 It's. losf do. the principal part of which ia
PcnniBetoD's best labelled ~ boxes & barrels
~ parohs0ts old antigua rum OF fine FAVOR
80 barrels Baltimore whistey,
10 etIoOns Ees Flot2nt indigo,
i5oOcJ los coffee, part best green, ;erces barrels
and bags.
50 bags pepper, 10 do. pimento,
20 ehosis different sizes Of Imperial tea,
1000 sacks salt, 50 cotton and wool cards as
Best spansh seears castor oil, SOAP candles. ehooo.
late, nu.megs-and many other articles in the
Grocery line.
ind hare lust Received
50 pipes first quality, 4tb proof Cogniac brandy,
20 cases, doz. each, sparkling Champagne, Of SUI
perior quality,
IS cases, two dozen each, old ST. Julien cIaret wine,
I'D do dO. do. of do
SO do. two do, do. Csrbonien white wine,
70 do. one do. do.
2 do sweet oil, Csc eases Cologne water,
~ barrels white wine vinegar
SO bags almonds 2 lhs. eacl---whsh are also offer
ed tor private sale By
MONCURE, ". MS. cor
ROBINSON & (ner of u. e
fLEASAGTS, <ISfh Streets.
October I ,.
Ct The above Sale is POSTPONED until next
Monday week, when il will positively take ji,oe.
NJ q. g PieGsanf;
October % ids
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FROM the albany .Argus, of October Is
FROM THE ARA7IES.

Our news from the Northern army and
IRON the Niagara frontier, IS 70 sle : III, and
from Sacketts Harbor 20 the s:a lust.
The Northern Army continued at Chata-
quay and Maione-their ultimate destinati.
on still secret.
We understand the troops at Sackett's
1aroor were embarked on Saturday after
noon ne foroc from FORE George had pas
sed the mouth Of the harbor, and were =,
Graveisy Font, nearly opposite Kingston.
General hi'Ciure's letter states, that the
British Meet al tine head of the Lake. &
that Fort George had been Summoned to
Surrender.
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FROM OUR C0ERRspoNnENr.

~ "CTE NWydTd, OCf.1-
" Yesterday afternoon there was soroe
diminishing between Col. .Chspin and the
British. Between one and two o'clock he
attacked one Of the pickcts, about a mile
from FOrt George. vita about 400 volun.
teers and $50 indians. He drove them on
to the main body. when they opened a Are
OF artillery upon him, and ne retreated in
good order, With the loss of only one yoIun.
teer and one IodIan killed, and 2 or 3 woun
ded. he took prisoners, and killed z OF &
six were seen 10y our meH. The picket
retredied TO barn and hal;ed-frorn
~hlcn tney we've driven, win the loss OF ;
kiiied--our men set fire to the barn, con-
tanning forage and provisions. About o.
CLOCK the British were seen advancing to-
wards the tort Chaplin immediately salIi-
az out With about 500 militia and 200 Ind,
ans and Commenced a brisk attack. IL au.
pearhG 10 be the object Of the enemy 10
ousank us, General Mcclure, ordered out
CT 500 more meu to protect the nanks.
/" The enemy we're drove hard till DARK
"hen a retreat was ordered Our loss !,
'rih'ng--it u impossible to s-csrtsia ss.t a
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TOretDU.

From u RHsSian Pahcr.
RUSSIA.

RUSSIA.
PETERSBURC, June %.
The French emperor, before ms depart
ure from Paris in April last, said to the de-
puties Of the legislative body, that the integ-
rlty OF the French Empire had never been
endangered, nor ever should be. he CON
tlnued to adhere to this declaration, the
Congress for peace at Prague is superHuous.
Not only must there be questions of what
france has usurped from Germany (the
thine being considered as the boundary be-
tween France and that country but of the
abolition of the confederation of the Rhine,
and even OF the Kingdom of Italy itself as
also OF what has been annexed to France in
tic South of Germany or the independ-
ence of Germany can never be re establish
ed.
e. France must return 10 original principles.
and open the Congress with declaring that
she is willing to retire within her natural
boundaries. This declaration alone worthy
OF great power, will reconcile all the pow
ers OF the Continent and though it Contains
the confession Of past faults, il is the only in
itiative of future peace with England
france mESt now feel, that she has onlv
weakened herself by her acquisitions She
has now an opportunity to repair that er-
ror.
In short either France understands the
at, at tsc approaching Congress for Peace,
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-10-26

90 Hogsheads LOAF SUGAR,
so Barres do. do.
so do. Green Coffee, 60 bags White Coffee,
SO bales Spinning Cotton, 40 doe Spades,
SO boxes by 10 Window Glass,
50 do. 10by 12 do. do
9 cases Fine Hats,
pipes Genuine Cogniac Brandy,
10 casks Musl:at Wine,
20 do. Cot Nails assorted s:zes,
10 do. Goshen Cheese,
A few thousand feet Mahogany Plank (best St
CominSo.
bale Superline Cassimeres,
do. India Cotton-i'or Sale privately.
WATSON, DREW Il RoBERTsoN,
.2ucti9neers.
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From me Piastsburg Republican Herald
of fHc IAN ,,,,<,,t

OF inc 1914 instant.
fRoh TEE ARMIEs.--We have seen letter
tvona an ottieer OF Geu. Hsmpton's army, dated at
French Mile. Sd CT Oct. which states that the main
army Was at that time ct Chstauguay, miles south
OF the Canada line and that every appearance mGi-
GATED an approach TO Montreal; that the ,irsgooos
were at French Mills. neGr ST. Regis, and IL miles
from Chataugnsy, foragins and waiting the arrival
OF a squadron OF dragons from Ssckeit's Hsrbor,
under mayor Lucset On receiving the news Of
Ferry's Victory, General Hanpion ordered fen
de joic to be cred, which was done with the Whole
army under arms. The letter adds that the enemy
have very few regulars in that neishbourhood, but
considerable many militia.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-10-26
Domestic.
wAsu1xoror. October ls.

WASHING TON, October 10.
Copy Of a letter from Com. Chsunce, to the Score
tary of the Navy, dated
U. s. Ship Gen. Pike, Saekett's Harbor,
9th October, 1915.
S1n---l have the pleasure to inform you that ar
rived here this morning with FIVE ct the enemysyes
sels, which fell in with and captured last evening
oil the Ducks These part of q seet of se,e,
sail which left York Sunday viii, gs4 troops on
board, bound to Kingston. o. this fleet five were
captured, burnt aud one escap.d the prisoner,
amounting to nearly 500, besides having upwards OF
800 OF our troops on board from Nisesra, induced
nue. to ran into port for The purpose OF landing both
have an additional pleasure in informing you,
that amongst the captured vessels are the late L.
scirs julia u Growier, the others are gun vessels
nave The honor to be, very .spectfully Sir youI
most obedlent Servant, ISAAC CHAUNCEY.
Hon. WIN. Jones,
Sec OF the Navy. Washington.
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By Thomas Richie. I
WASHING ROW 7AyER.M.

HE Subscriber embraces this opportunity Of re-
turning his acknowledgements TO his friends and
the public, for the support they have given to rhi.
house, and soiieits continuance of their favors.
lie is determined to pcrsevere in his exertions to
render this establishment worthy Of public patron
ase--and, can travelling families aud other,
that good accommodation shall not be wanting at hi:
house.
He is able tn aceomm olste about 80 members OF
the ensuing lesis allure, and few additional regular
bcarders.
His stables arc well provided and attended.
c. X. MOORE.
October os. w5w
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Hard Ware. Cutlery and Saddlery,
FoR SALE By

EDWARD STAPLES, Jr. on T. between l4th and
18th Notwithstanding OF
RON, rim, knob and closet locks, brass case knob
X and beaded rang, common and fine stock, blk &
brit slia:kle pad, brit and brn chest and cupboard
trunk aud gun ditto; brass and iron table butts and
esrd-table hinges, brass commode knobs and han
dies, cupboard turns, knobs. sc. screws, wrot nails,
braces aud bits, polished braces common and Gilt
coat and vest buttons, ivory and horn combs, brass
aud plated candlcstcks, sheet iron and copper tea
kettles, Sc.--ine white and green ivory knives and
forks in sets, with carvers, sc. to match buck,
sham buck and white bone chsnde knives & forks,
Enc and common 2enknives, sportsmen's knives,
common and fine shutters, scissors, cork screws, Sc.
Plated stirrnp irons, duke bits and bradoons,
sRafles, curb chains, tug, harness and bride buc-
kles, harness furniture in sets, Sc-common ID
bottom and swival stirrup irons, sharp and g bent
Pehams and snafies, iapann'd and tinn'd inets and
fiat sets, square head coach screws, &c.
Also, few boxes common & Whittemore's Cot
ton and Wool Cards, Of assorted Nos.
October 22. If