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The Emheror's BURNING GLOVE.

The Emheror's BURNING GLOVE
We have heard # "a burning shame
land sometimes, of burnIog Love.
This last is strongly sxe"p!thed IN Ma
polson's . love" for {" the Americans,
Nv his BURNING our ships. This love
Of bis which cooled little, upon our
Joining him IN the war against England,
has recently broken out again, and burns
as bright as ever.
HIS national ships have recently burnt
a nu .nber of our vessels bound to Lisbon
ana Caciz, because Congress have not
stop, The trade to Spain and Portugal, as
the President advised.
Strange, that Labadic's story OF the
Indians burning some houses, In the rage
af hattie, or in the moment ct victory
should fill so many columns oi news
n,per, which will have not a word to say
against the repeated 5urninss OF our
vessels, by our friends and ailies-the
French
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-04-09
NOTICE,

A practice OF cleansing Fish at ths
pumps and throwing their offal on the
streets has become too prevalent to be
longer tolerated. The existing saluta.
~ law upon the subject, passed for the
omfort of the ciIzcns Of the town,
must not be SO generally violated, or
he fines thereon will b enforced: And
for this purpose the several constables
are hereby required in their respective
wards to be strictly vigilant.
J. Vaudeville,
Superintendent, OF Police
April 9 st
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ALEXANDRIA. y
FRIDAY, Atnl 9.
g TO sHEM

"To SHEw
Cha vERY AGE & RopY OF THR TIME
9Es FORM AND pRxssuRE."
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e e, ! = :. Judo; ',.,' in
:. '..a ,ss I. mice -,
ed ln' y. sxam-
M bscd '.is.ssIf of
AVIAN .cn hlnss'ir lew ~,
!, homo Yelled as a j. 1' !,
:. kSoois'D''rs Is
wy sians'
las ARMY;
, a,r March 5o'
! N ep = . their engage.
alaa jon Oh the iron ron
|, 'tq 'liIed three n'sn
dis'r, he Syalor,rhiia
Y aid NV ~ aid have
''.. n'rder' on , the
.lAsG pope that tho
al.~ Vii be adopted
u Id 'ri,ories against
ssse .pa, 'as people pie
nag Icas rsm"ln lex, ez,
plas \ The mercll'''
n; y E,n an efc'r o.
,,.,ern .drmn 20
nave erd
plain IDS, March 9.
. aI 4 opposite bank
'casS r,,d on two men,
h.r ,a,, near The old
asa these men had a
No t pocket; the ball
atsa ,gaiast the inner
I'D T1cy made their
0 pu| A, The sane tine'
lleh b. Pennsylvania
.sdi |, ,bsnl ; three IL
! vi 4 succession, and
ltlH5 been seen SINCE
srt r.ry has jl't gene
pl it is rnmored
he'd sli:s of regulars
mi Maiden, and that
'ap /, are again called
. 1 sr has been found.
tie heart, toma-
'ra' H.t body Is now
X EORK, April |.
:. On our Coast
II hip ModlsoO, who
raius i'll 81 days
nd THU on Monday
I'D ulh OF Sandy Hook.
ID 30 British lrlsate,
N A and ordered not
u exc, or the Della
|, Ohccr informed
Is he preceding day,
D: 4 burnt 4 schooner
SaYannab. He al
/, Eaadron, consisting
! hes, and two sloops
q isb,) we're ordered
! coast from Cape
! BAD.
Of the Highlands,
b. Capt Ferris was
sloop Of var Ante
Is was then in COM
Nntrsqura, from
phf, belonging TO
Cultured IN the De-
hJi schr Paz. The
aioDtesquc had not
Ii cap,u'ed.
Der cargo, NC under
H.aign Qt Doll ra-
aiey VI It's destined
Neea worth, at 2 mo-
,, more than ONE
BHcks for the Go
Ens been open at FIVE
city, tor five success,
'ef Yesterday. The
j the Bmk>, during
'Si,co0 ; sixty thou
q subscribed for an
PIE, April 5.
From europe.
New York ofthe ship
l'N Papers TO the 2Sth
received. They fur
Sc Of consequence
'''s are 10 the 10th
IN iae operations of
'tae north to he 4th.
D''s Says the I.sndon
: Tie list the Kiag of
nc a demonstration to
The east of Konigs-
fod'at to return to
! |, close Ofths day, and
F abandoned il and
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. NARROW ESCAPE.

A little girl OF about l years old, liy.
ing at the house of LUTHER MILLS, ESQ
IN this tewn, playing about The weA-
house, accidently shptin and went to tn.
bottom Of the well, about IS feet. Sha
was alone, and it was about Is minutes
before Il was found where sh: was A
bucket was let down to her assistance !:
she had climbed up some way, but, per-
pereeiving the bucket coming down We
ry fast, she dropt again into the water,
10 hreOent lis striking her head. 1t de-
seended, she caught hold, and was bro't
p, without other injury than little
fright, and sons triaing bruises on hsi
arms.
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FREDERICKSBURG, April :

FREDERICKSBURG, April 7.
Virginia Etectioas.
CONGRESS.
john Dawson, Esq has no opponent
in this district.
STATE LEGISLATURE.
Observation-Disclosures Stsnard, Esq
Carter L Stevenson, Esq.
PETERSBURG April s.
Statement Of the Pol. for The Congress.
sionai District COMPOSED Of the Cous-
ties Of Snrry, Seuthamhton, Susss.r,
and Isle Of Hight
SUSSEX.
For JAMES JOHNSTON, 22l
EDWIN GRAY, 20
Majority for Johnson, - 1873
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Some drunken Indians, says Lahidle,
(or somebody else for hin) the next d ~
after the battle, returned to The scene IF
action, which the British and Indians
had left the day before then :" they s9m
meneed killing TIE avonndrd and thew ser
fire to the houses and consumed them. !"
This may be true; but it wants other
confirmation, than I" Medard Labidie X
his mark.'< We do not yet believe, that
the wounded were left in the power OF
the Savages.
As to their burning the village mex,
day-it is just Nhat Harrison did, by
the Prophet, at Tippecanoe' And II
we mistake not. our own troops under
Colonel Pike, 1T the battle If La Cole,
boasted Of barniuga Log-h use and OF
Ending the bones of several British and
Indiaas among the ashes
ny, 6ut that alters the case, says
the Lawyer"
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Books for the Go
Ping been open at Ave
city, Toe FIVE success.
F'ef Yesterday. The
p the Bmk>, during
'S'coO ; sixty thou
r. subscribed for an
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-02-11
NORFOLK, Feb 8.
rI1EcI;EsApEAEE BLoCXApED.

This Fort Is now effectually blockaded by tie
enemy's squadron under Admiral WarreH.-
Not "A vessel can pass from Hampton Roads ei-
thcr ND or down the BAY, without being inter
cented. and not a vessel bound from sea can
escape capture. Several ssels attempting TO
go out have been chased hack, or captured ;
among those that have returned, were, Caty
Maria, Slower, and Hope, Williams, both bound
70 Observation-Disclosures conjec,ures are atloat
as to the intent ion of Admiral Warren IN COM
ing intn the Say-some ave OF OPINION hat mas
object is 10 obtain supplies-othrrs that he me-
ditatcs an attack upon this town, but the most
prevalent opinion land of which there Is no
doubt is, that he is aiming to entrap the
French squadron (caid 10 he on It's way to our
coast which will probably make for the Che
sapcakc This seems the more CERTAIN from
This circumstance :---The ship Emily,
CAPTAIN Scott with Sidmou nth licence) irom
Baltimore bound TO Lisbon, was stopped ny the
SQUADRON nd ordered back; this was done M
doubt TO prevent the French ships from obtain
;noe information of the blockade. 1t would be
difficult To assign any other reason t so extra
Ordinary measure.
The following prisoners were sent up from
the squadron in the Emily. Captain Autd and
crew of slocp Arcturus, from Savannah bound
to New. York, with cargo OF Cotton and Log
wood, sent % Bernluda captain sellers, OF
schoonor Spencer, from Laguira bound to n
York, also sent 20 Bermuda Captain Scott
brought letter from Admiral Warren to the
commandant of this post, Col. Freemdn) We
are uniformed of its contents, further than
that it relates TO the exchange OF prisoners.
Orders had been given by the admiral to esci
Of the captains Co have one hundred muske's
extraordinary put IN order for service.
A f,,g OF truce from the squadron came n
shore ai the Pleasure-Iiouse on Friday to lane
prisoners md shortly after piundering part.
landed at the Lighthouse on Cape-Henry, who
maniul.y attacked the pantry and smoke house
of Mr.. Burroughs, the keeper, took all his pro
visions, some cordage, &c. and retired to theii
boats with Aging colors. This is the only hos
tile landing these heroes have as yet attempted
when ,hey shalt think proper TO land at les
remote point, We venture TO say they will be t.
ken care Of.
The two seventy tours that formed part c
the squadron got under way on Saturday even
ing and stood out to sea. Herald.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-02-11
For THE Apcns

PROSPECT 5 OF PEACE wtrH BRITAIN.
The proposed act of Congress, relating
to unemployment Of British seamen aims
to place that subject unon fair aud hon
Durable footing for both Countries The
United States ought not to propose ess-the
british government ought not TO ask more.
But ii the British should resist this act, as n
reasonable and honourable preliminary.
chat 1t Will behove every man, of all par
ties to use every mean in his power to pro-
secute the war with vgor and succcss-that
this will not ouly put to trial the sincerity
OF the British Cabinet upon this subject
but will tcste the patriotism Of every A :
merican-If fortunately the Rulers of the
two Countries should be sincerely disposed
for peace, there can be no doubt that II
may be soon established upon the most hon
durable principles. Commerce and the u
suai relations of social intercourse will be
revived
There are other reasons why the pros
poets ofpeace are much more favorable.
They depend upon the state Of the war on
the continent of Europe. The repeal and
the discontinue Of the French armies, and
their total failure in the war against Russia,
proves not only that Bonaparte Cannot now
enforce his maratme code upon RUSSIA
and of course upon all the world-but the
unahimiiy and bravery exhibited by the Rus
slams, are pledges that he never will be a d.
bic to succeed Without invasion, they could
not be subducd, and invasion will be de
structive to the invaders.
The British will see in these events, a
guarantee for themselves. and will find less
inclination to enforce every rule deemed
necessary for their own preservation
They will be disposed to devote all thei
force and resources, to prosecute the war
against Bonaparte, as well in the north as
the south of Europe~-Common prudence
will, therefore, dictate the expediency of
embracing the prospects afforded by the
law already noticed, to restore the two
Countries to peace and good understand
ing.
A free commercial intercourse will ent
sure them an ample supply of provisions
a market for their manufactures-moncy
for their expenses--sailors for their fleets,
and soldiers for their armies-Nor IS il un-
likely, under such circumstances, that a
powerful army may be enlisted and orgaui-
zed on the shores of the Baltic, to prosecute
the war in Spain.
| Fortune seems now to be very busy-that
she may smile upon our land, and that we
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-02-11
SUPPORTER OFFICE, curLroorHr.,
February /, 1913.

Late last evening AN express arrived in town,
bearing, letters from Gen. Harrison to Gov.
Aleigs. A number of letters have also been re.
ccivcd from officers in the army, which contain
the melancholy account OF The total defeat o.
the advanced detachment uu,ier tine command
of Gen. Winchester Ofthe engagement at the
river Rasin, on the afternoon oi the 18TH ot jan
and the taking possession OF that place, by the
force under Colonel Lewis, we are already in
formed. General Winchester reinforced colo
mel L wis with about $50 men on the 20th. On
the morning OF the 22d, at day.break, the A.
mcrican force was attacked by the British and
Indians. The line was formed as expcditiously
as practicable, from the ir esular manner in
which our troops were encamped. To the CEN
tire were opposed the British with from three
to SIX pieces of capnon-the Indians on Tie
tanks. The Americans ere said to have fought
bravrly, until they had exhausted Their ammu-
milton, O.. which Gen. Winchester had not "a.
ken the precaution Of supplying the troops
and they were scarcely able to fire five rounds
Those who surrendered on tho field of battle
are said to be made prisoners by The British
while those who attempted to make their escape
were pursued by the Indians on hoseback, to
mahawked and scalped. The slaughter wa.
great, and Kentucky has lost many vaiuabi.
citizens and brave soldiers. The opinions are
various as to the force of the cnemy-they az,
generally supposed, however, to have been l6jt
| strong. Gen. Winchester is said to have lodg
| ed threc-fourths Of n mile IRON camp, the nigh
| preceding the engagement, and his officer
| we're principally at private houses. The rein
| forccment sent forward by Gen Harrison, hac
not arrived at the river Raisin, at the time o
the defeat; and were ordered back to the RIA
pids of the Miami, where they arrived on tn,
evening ofthe end. On tie morning OF tn:
| 25rd, at two o'clock, retreat was ordered b.
| Gen. Harrison. The troops have retired bacl
| as far as the Portage river, at the Crossings O
Huil's road, where they are well supplied viii
| provisions. The movement of Gen. Winches
1 ter To the river Raisin was to secure n consi
| derablc quantity OF provisions, and to protcc
| tbs inhabitlnts-it was withou; orders from
| Gen. Harrison Although this defeat NAV 70
a short time, retard the progress of the army
| the country may, notwithstanding, safely con
fde in the exertions of the general. Had no
| his well arranged system heen partially frrs
trated by the precipitate movement Of Gen
Winchester, it would, to all human probabili
| ", have insured success.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-02-11

The proposition which hid passed the House
Representatives ofthc Assembly of this state
ior building f'igate and corvette, has been
rejected in the Senate through what unac.
cnuntablc motives o. causes VIC have not learn
ed we rrco.lect, however, that the senate, both
in the last year and in the present, passed oqe
or tsso vo!uGSrs ct ,eso!utions 10 support the
rights OF the nation and the war-with life aa1
.foyfuae. Such conduct as this m7y secure the
members their reelection, but il ixes an indie
lible Stigma on the commonwealth and on re-
publican governments-s,rce the sincerity OF
governments, any mofc than of men, can be
determined, not BY their professions. but by
their actions; in the present case, the rejection
OF this frat measure of an effective kiyd, at u
moment when t',e state has millions at its dis
posa, lying out at AN accusluiating intere ST, ex-
hibits a spectacle of Inconsistency and degen.
lerscy in public affairs, that presents a subject
for the mast melancholy reflections to every
man devoted to the cause o. virtue, liberty and
Independence -aarord.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-02-11

Eevar Of letter from EiNianp Pope, Esq a
member oftbe HouSe Of Delegates, to tie Ed
tos Of the Arsus, dated, Petersburg. January 9,
1918.
am thus far on my way to Norfolk. /
am sorry TO have left the Legislature but it
seems to me that they would never have come
to point. have done my duty according to
the best Of N, judgment, and | hope shall not
be blamed by my constituents for going into the
army You know, my dear sir, that have al
WAYS been for state preparation, for all the
aid TO the gen. government, for regular force,
and ior raisingthe taxes 100 per cent ar more
as the case might be. could not, on Sunday,
equip myself, and found it was utterly out of
NY power to over axe the troop and because
returned and only meant to STAY until MONDAY
to vote for the defence b II, and then proceed,
great m:.ny ridiculous stories and misrepre
sensations were made; but YOU and my friends
have always appreciated the motives of my
heart as they deserve. | shall continue IN the
army as long necessary and this is not the
last time that shall 60 down if my native sta'e
J. invaded. All my friends know that have
always intended to join the army in case OF IN
YasiOn "
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-02-11

AN EpIDEM.c -i.asr yslntera very alarm
ing and fatal disease prevailed in Connecticut
which the year before had committed dreadfdl
lavages IN the state o. Vermont. Accounts
from Albany, Ilerkimer, and other inland towns
OF New York, inform us that similar and e
qually fatal disease prevails in those places.
If We are correctly informed this disease Is At
our very door and has caused many deaths in
Cimden, NJ whence some patients are said
TO have been removed to this city and we do
certainly know that sorie of the most resp c :
table practitioners in this city apprchensiye
Of very serious consequcnces-Querei What
are the powers and duties o. the Board OF
Health, or have they any in this case'
Phil Press.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-02-11
JOHN b. CAMPBELL,
Lient. Col. 10Th Regt. II. S. Inf.

The news from France by the Water
Witch proves the truth of what we have
heretofore asserted, to wit: that the retreat
Of the French from Moscow was voluntary.
Napoleon has, it seems, reached wilma, in
the Russian domiuicns, beyond which, it is
presumed, he will not rctrogade. The eqgc
which Jacob Wagner was preparing for him
at Georgetown. in the district of Columbia,
will, however, serve, as the British have not
yet caught the Corsican, for the English
dancing bears, who were .fdgefng about in
consequence Of the imaginary triumphs of
John Bull in the north of Europe.
Bonaparte will.now experience the bene-
fit Of his Imperial Establishment for the pro-
paga.on of good horses. The wisdom of
that man is remarkable in every thing. 1t is
some years since lie turned his attention to
the subject; and the probability is that he
can collect, during the winter, from France
alone, a sufficient number Of horses to supply
his losses in that respect in Russia. But what
are such losses compared to the resources Of
all Europe south OF the Vistula, organized
by great abilities and put at the disposition
of great genius, who has for his tather-in-
law the emperor of Austral Woe to St
Petersburgh in the spring, if Alexander does
not agree to peace.
1t is easy to understand the cause Of the
lies Of the British journalists relative to Rus
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-02-11
VIRGiNIA :RnUS.
Ernact eta Letter 10 tie Edf,r, do ed
TF1yHINc9O ". Feb. ON, 1913.
KiC H-AI 0 NJ:
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY Ii, 1915.

" Information is this moment received here
az 4 most melancholy character Gen WIN
chester, with the advance OF Harrison's ,r-
mY, about one thousand in number, ne:r the ri
YER Htisin, on The morning ofthe 22d January,
was DISPERSED by Il or 1900 lndi ms and 800
British tie General Killed, scaiprd, n,angled
and nearly the whole ofth party destroyed-
canno, detail particulars, but feart is true in
the main. II :. mes in the Fredoni.n, "a Chill
icothe papcrl dated Fob. 2-Frolo he account
the surprise was conpiete--Winchcs.er three
quarters Ola mil from his troops, and they
ia no order ;-the resistance was nothing T"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-02-11
81 Last Fva..iny's Mil.
WASHES rON CITY, 10. 9

I " HSIIN Q TON NIIT, %. 2. !
| he HouS: ot Representatives sat yes.cr-
| day the greater part Of The day with osef,
doors, ca message from the Senate, pros
badly relating 20 the subject which haS &C.
| cuped the attention Of that body in secret
sitting for some days previously.
The BIZ regulating the employment # fn-
reign seamen in the service of the u. States
was not yesterday taken up.
committee of both Houses of Congress
has been appointed to concert the necessary
arrangements for counting out the votes Of
President and Vice President of The United
States, which ceremony, agreeably to the
constitutional provision, will take place to
morrow, in the presence of both Houses. of
Congress ZYt
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-02-11
CHRONICLE FXTRA.
FRANKLINToN, Saturday. Evening, Jan. sc
IMPORTANT & DISTRESSING.

On the morning of the 22nd. inst the de-
tachment under gen. Winchester was en-
tirely defeated at the river Raisin, by an In
dian and British torccl amounting to abont
1000. Winchester's force was about 900,
composed of parts of SCOTS, I.ewis's and
Aliens Regiments. The enemy common
ced the attack in the morning immediately
after Reveillee, by throwing slells amongst
| our troops, before the officers and men had
| risen from their beds. They were however
formed, but very inconvenientlv posted, &
being entirely surrounded they were bro
| ken IN twenty minutes. The General en-
deavored to rally them after they had pass
| ed the river, but without effect. Forty or
| fifty, with the General broke through in
that direction, but from the depth of the
snow, those ON foot were soon overtaken by
the Indians.
| The General frequently attempted to
form them to oppose the Indians, but his eff
forts were Intellectual. He was killed and
horribly butchered. Oar loss is great but
The precise number of killed not known
IL IS hoped that the greater part of our
troops were. taken prisoners, General Har-
| risen has returned from the Miami Rapids,
Is miles, and intends making stand there
| Ills troops are still in high spirits, and nc
Ii pes to be able to accomplish the principal
object OF the campaign. 1t is well known
| that this detachment was sent to the River
Raisin by Gen. Winchester, without the
knowledge, and contrary to tie opinion oil
Gen. Harrison. He was, however, urged
by his officers, and agreed, perhaps contra
ny to his own judgment. He reinforced
the detachment, took the command and
fought and die bravey.
JOHN b. CAMPBELL,
7 Lient. Col. 10Th Regt u S. Inf.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-02-11

Z. PATRIOTlSM-A mong those who no
bly, rallied in their country's defence and
marched to Norfolk at moments warning
the name of the old rcvolutionary Patriot,
Gen. JAMES WooD, Of this CITY, ought to be
mentioned, He was among the first to vo-
luhteer his services /; and has thereby adj
ded another, ia the many proofs already
exhibited, of his devotion to the welfare OF
his native State
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-02-11
pERPETUAL, MOTION.

The committee appointed by the Legislature
Of Pennsylvania to examine the machine called
the Perpetual motion, invented by Mr. Rcdhef-
Ter, have reported their conviction that itI a
decepiious invention, and that Mr. Relhefer Is
an ibpostOr. OF the truth of theirreport there
is little duuht
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-02-11
ANOTHER BATTLE.

PITTSBURGH, Jan. 80.
BY gentleman of responsibility just ar
rived in town, we have received the follow
ing important intelligence. Handbils had
been issued at Chillicothe announcing the
particulars in q letter from gen. Harrison to
governor Meigs. Our informant had one
OF the handbiiis in his possession, bdt had
pared with it before his arrival here. 1t
stated that
On the 1stl, inst. advanced troops OF the
Kentucky volunteers, commanded by col.
w. Lewis, at The River Raisin had attack
ed party OF British and lndians--that the
british had He'd on the approach Of colonel
Lewis, and carried offtheir cannon, leaving
the Indians to fight the battle. The action
commenced at three o'clock. p. NJ. and last
ed Tor an hour and half The loss OH oui.
side was ten killed, and twenty wounded,
among the latter, two captains. General
Wi"che ster had despatched 1000 men to
the aid oi col Lewis, who had arrived with
IN short distance of the fed of action
ne loss on the side OF the Indians was con-
s'dcrably mere than ours, They fed with
p rCciTna;ioli.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-02-11
RATS AND MICE.

A plant which grows in every field. called
the Dogs Tongue, the Cynoglosum Oficinale
of Linneus, has been found to possess very
valuable quality. If gathered at the period
when the sap is in full vigour, bruised with a
hammer, and laid in house, barn, granary, or
any place infested by rats or mice, those des.
iructiye vermin wi shift their quarters. TIE
success Of this method is equally speedy and
nlIeclnnl