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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-27
FrAnkroRr, (Ken.) DECEMBER 9.

On Tuesday last, about 90 British officer ar.
rived in this place. For Information aud pro-
ceeding's concerning them, see Legislative pro
ceeding's Of Tuesday, which follows.
On Tuesday the British officers who had been
coined in house rented for their reception
in the town, were escorted to the penteniiary,
in pursuance OF the governors order, whe"e they
will be kept in close confinement uutii the
conduct OF tho British government towards our
unfortunate citizens in their possession shall be
further developed. However justice and self
defence demand it; and if the BIRTHS verH-
Tent shall be SO rash as 10 execute our citizens
under any prctext whatever the lives of their
citizens must atone for is monstrous outrage
on humanity anil civilized warfare.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-27
ROBBERY.

A MOST Daring Act of ROBBERY was
( Commit ed on the night of the 25thinst.
A band of Black Desperadoes, to the num-
Der OF or 10, broke open the house, OF MIR.
Hezekiah Carr, which is on the turnpike
road and within a small distance OF several
house. The noise which khose Williams made
in opening the house, fawoke the family,
which At that time consisted only of Mrs. Carr,
an her daughter, and se:eral small Children.
A part ct these robbers seized, reat, and a
bused Mrs. Carr, and her daughter, whiie o.
thsr were carrying away lar chest, which
contained about eight dollars IN mouey,
all the rest apparel otthe family, and also
carboy Of whiskey. Some of these despa-
radoes have been caught and committed,
and it is hoped in short time they will ali
be apprehended, when those laws which
they have thus vio!atsd and set at seiance
"ill be put IN. rigorous execution. y IS pre-
sumed al example VIII be made of these, 70
| all other villains and justice be avenged.
n. b. FMr. Carr, and Sen were absect ON
journey. These fobers placed centinel
at the door of the nearest house to give the
| alarm, and which was so effectuaiiy done,
that they all escaped though assistance arr
| rived in Il short time
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-27

ny until the day of the action. The arm,
was nor harrassed on its return, by the Indi
ans nor was an hostile Indian seen after
the action, although the troops remained!
two days upon the ground. 1t is admitted!
that the warriors under the eye of Tecumseh
fought bravely; but the others fed as soon
as they discovered that they were turned
by the mounted regiment. The former or
ders published under the sanction of the
British government, contained misrepre>
sentation or falsehood in almost every line
Capt Todd AYERS. that the number oftroops
brought by General Harrison into acicn was
inferior to what the Generals official &C
count makes them. The error arose from
the rapidly of the pursuit. (having marched
so miles in three days and half) and The
impossibiity OF ascertaining the numbers that
were left from fatigue and sickness at the
farm houses upon the road. From the docu
meats taken from the enemy, it would APP
pear that their force was at least equal to
ours.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-27
M1LLEDcNv1LLE, (Geo) Dec. IS

dJ@ An Express to General Pinckucy ar
rived here on Saturday evening, with the
following Official account of Gen. jackson's
late battle with the Indians. The bearer of
the Express, who says he was in the action,
states that the army under Gen. White had
IN engagement with small party of In.
d ms on the 18th ult. near the Hickory
Ground on the Tallaposie, in which thew
killed 81, and took 49, chiefly women and
children, prisoners. In this action we sus-
tanned no loss whatever the enemy having
nade but little resistance.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-27

in the chair--on the said bill, and after some
time spent therein, the committee rose & re-
ported amendments which were read and
cencurred in by the House.
Mr.. CASTOR moved To- strike out the 4th
section and to insert the following as secti-
on 4.
That the Collectors of the Customs be
and they are hereby authorised and re,
quired to grant general permission to yes
sells or boats whose employ ment has uni
formly been confined To the navigation of
bays, sounds, rivers or lakes within the ju-
risdiction of the United States, TO take on
board at any time any articles OF domestic
OF foreign growth, bond with one or more
sure,ies being previously gwen to the Uni
ted States by the owner or owners, consign
ees oil factors OF such vessels or boats, N an a.
mount equal to one hundred dollar, for ca
ton Of said vessel, that such vessel shall no,
during the continuance ofths act depart from
any district oil the UHned States without
having previously obtained clearance, nor
until the master or commander shall have
d.hSered to tic collector or surveyor of the
port OF departure a manifest OF the whole
cargo on board, and that such vessel shall
not during the Continuance Of this ac, be l.
any manner engaged IN vio,aiiOn of ths
act"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-27
Extract If letter from Major General
Jackson TO Major Generaf Pinckney, da-
"FoR T SrRornER. Sd Dec. ISL

FORT STRoTHER, Sd Dec. 1913.
Son the morning of the 9th we had a ge-
neral engagement. Having learned ON the
evening of the 9TH that the enemy had as
sembled in great strength about 80 miles be-
low me, for the purpose of destroying Tel.
ladega "a fort of the friendly party,) and
then OF attacking my army, set out i'm
Tediately to the relief of that place, with
1900 Infantry and 500 Cavalry and on the
evening Of 9Th arrived within miles of the m.
Ha ling recommended my march very early
on the ensuing morning we came up ito the
enemy (whom we found encamped within a
quarter of mile of the Fort) by half an
hour be sun. The engagement commenced
and in short time terminated in their en-
tire defeat. Two hundred and ninety nire
of the enemy were found dead on the ground
and it is since well ascertained, that this
falls short of the number really killed.
- Our loss was Is killed, and 81 wound
cd three of whom have eiDce died.
1.-The number Of the enemy engaged is not
known, but judging from their fires, the
space of ground they occupied, and their
own representations, it must have exceeded
a thousand"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-27
Extract Of a letter fr0m 81. .Al6aas, dated
Dec ID

Every thing in this quarter remains in
statu quo. Gen. iiampton's army IN win
ter quarters at Plattsburg; and Wilkinson's
at French Mills. The Gen. was on the 10Th
more unwell, though his disease is said e
be the fever and ague, which is by no means
an alarming complaint to the Inhabitants of
this country. Our fleet is still at Platts-
burg, where it will remain until that of the
enemy shall be confined to its own water
by ice. Capt. Bissel commands force OF
fifteen hundred men at the Four Corners,
which secures the transportation of provisi
sions from Plattsburg to Wiikinson's army
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-27

Will BE SOLD, To the highest bidder, on tho
18TH OF January next, at tie late dwelling house OF
Mark Farmer, Dee 400 ACRES OF LAND, Iv.
Court house, on the main road .leadng 10 tie Coal
Ptts--an excellent Orchard of Apples, Peaches
aud Cherries The and via . sold i, lots, so as
10 suit purchasers Furthef description is unneces-
viii first visit the land--Aiso THREE NEGROFs s,
upon the same terms. Twelve months credit in
be allowed the pureiasers, giving bond with ap-
proved security, % carry interest from the date Il
not punctuaiiy padif punctually paid the interest
TO be remitted. The land will be shown On appr-
| alton TO me.
OBED. HATCHER, .Ha,a'r Of
MARX FARMER, Dec.
Dee Goth 1919. 5tp 1
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-27
PENM4NSHIP.

HE liberal patronage which Have received
IN tins place, Goes tot give me more plea
sure than the satisfaction expressed by every
gent man who has spoken with me relative to
his sons improve ment uHder my instruction.
And in consequence of the number of applfcA-
tons, shall commence second course OF les.
Ions on the Sd o January. at my writing room
near the capitol Several samples OF the in
provememt of scholars in my first school, will
b exhibited at the Coffee House; and / think it
will appear that those, and the Improvement of
my scholars generally, exceeds that made in
common schools in one year tie strongest
proof OF whichican he given OF the utility of
my plans and renders every other reference
superhuous. A claim no personal merit for The
improvementfot my scholars; it should Ice as.
cribed to their capacity, and perseverance N
the peculiar mode which teach but is not
desirable, without regard 10 the efficient e. Sc,
To make All acquisition ia useful art for 6 10,
which otherwise could not be obtained tor less
than S 40, exclusive of the saving in stationary
labor, and time, which is invaluable.
T. RODGERS.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-27
PHILADELPHIA. Dec. 20.
Ertraet 10 TIE Editor Of the Democratic
Press, DARED

Press, DARED
HARRI BURG Dec. Is.
1.-The House of Representatives this day
passed by vote of So to bill providing
for the payment ofthis States quota of the
Direct FAX. The zeal and harmony of OPT
Mon manifested on this occasion afford
pleasing evidence of the patriotism of the
present Legislature. Our country and the
world will view this decision as an add,
tional testimony of the spirit and intelli-
gence OF the State, and its termina ion to
support the government in a steady prose-
cution of the war till it's objects shall be fully
attained and its principles dehni,ively esta
bished. The bill will pass Senate without
difficulty. No other business of general in.
terest has been ac;ed upon though many bills
of private and local nature are passed or
in progress.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-27
I I do ~
NAYS ~

NAYS
The bill lay ing am Embargo, Sec. being
produced IN an engrosscd form, va read
the third time and passed, BY Yeas and Nays,
as follow:
YEAS-Mcssrs Alexander, Aston, Ander.
son. Arcer, Avery, Bard. Barnett Beali, Bow
en-, Bradley, Brown, Burwen, Butler, Caldwell,
Calhoun, Chapel Clopton, Comstock, Condit.
Conard, Crawford. Creighton, Crouch, Dawson,
ID nnovelles, Desha, Eppcs, Farrow, Findle;
Fisk, Of Yer. Fisk, of n. Forney, Franklin
Ghoson GLASGOW, Goodwyn, Gourdin, Griffin,
Grundy, Hail, Harris, Hubbard, Humphreys, Ing
ham, Irwin, Kennedy, Kent, oil Md. Ker~, Kcr,
shaw, King, OF i. c. Lotferts, Lyle, Macon, NJ
Coy, M'Kim, M'LeaI, More, Muriree, Nelson,
Newton, Ormsby. Parker, Pickens, Piper, Rea,
OF Pen. Rbea Of Zen. Rich, Roberts, Robinson,
Sage. SEWER, Seybert, Sharp, Skinner, smith,
Of Penn. Strong, Tannehil, Taylor, 1roup, I'd,
rec, " ard, Of n. J. Whitehall, Wilson, OF Penn
Wrigh, ianCey-S5.
EAYs--Messrs Baylies, Of Mass. Bigelow,
Boyd, Brigham, CspertOn, Champion, Cheves,
Ciilcy, Cooper, Cox, Culpeper, Davenport, Dew
ey, Duya,l, Ely, Castor, GeGdcs, GrosvenOr,
Hanson, Bufty, Hungcrford, Jackson, Of t. L.
Kent, ofN King, OF Mass. Law, Lewis, 10y
EFT, Lcwndes, MfKcc, Miller, Moffitt, MontgO
mery, Nosely, Markell, oakley, Pearson, Pick
ering, Pitkin, Post, John Reed, RuggicB slure.
man, Shelley, siipherd, Smith, ofE y. Stand
ford, Stockton, Stuart, Sturges, Taggeri, Tall.
madge. Thompson, Yosc, Wheaton, White
AYilcox, Winter-57.
Mr. Grundy and Mr.. Lewis were ap-
pointed q committee to carry the bill to the
Senate for coDcurrerce.
THURSDAY, Dec. Is.
aIr. CrIrdy from the committee report
ed that tliey did on Monday last, deliver t.
The Senate for concurrence the bill laying
an Embargo &c.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-27
IRON NE NORTHERN ARMY.
The Adjutant General
OF Virginia.

The army az Salmon River, we are hap
py to learn by an officer directly from that
post, have completed their winter quarters,
have aplentiful supply of provisions for their
present use, and are comfortably situated
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-27
ALBANY. Dec. g.

hLHANHs UtL, o.
General Mcclure has returned to For.
George from ais expedition to he head G
tho Lake. lie found the road SO complete
ly blocked up, that lie proceeded noiurthu
han SO Mile Creek. He took in his roui
about 200 barrels OF -four. 100 regulars hat
arrived at The Fprt from Lake Eric.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-27
NCsativeG, Yeas So
Nays so.

Mr. Pi,kn moved to amend the bin by
striking out The words contained inthe 18th
section" or when IN vessels, cars, wag
CONS, slcighs, or any other carriage, or it,
airy manner apparently on their way to
wards tie territories Of a foreign nation. oi
the vicinity thereof, or towards place
where such articles are intended TO be ex
ported"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-27

No BUSINESS was yesterday done in the
House Of Representatives, and but little in
the Senate. There appears to be general
lndisposition to engage seriously in the
weighty business OF the nation uniil after the
holidays. Perhaps indeed the absence ofthe
Secretary of War from the seat ofg0veru-
nent, where however he is hourly expected,
may have had an effect to delay the propo
ition of those military measures wpiCh must
doubtless occupy the attention of Congress
1T All early day.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-27

Weare authorized by Capt. Todd Of the
9Th regiment, who was in General Harri-
on's staff at the time Of the action on the
Thames, to state that the second British
ui'etin relating to that action, published in
ur last, is faise in the following particulars
en- Harrson's army took none Of the Bril-
tsh baggage on the 9th OF the month, nor a ..
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-27
Land for sale.

II Y virtue of deed Of trust executed 10 the
II subscribers, by John Sletd aud Charity his
Wf", bearing date the 18th day OF Aug. 1911,
TO secure the payment OF certain debts therein
specified, will be sold, on the premises. for re-.
dy money, on the 24th day Of Januaus~ next. if
TAR, Il not, the nextfair day, a CEigfAIN AAR-
Gel OR
Tract Of Land, ~
Lying and being ia hecoupty odIodisa. otjthe
waters Of Cub Creek, containing >tWo huHtlred
and eleven acres, and 7a8 of an acre. Tho snb-
seriber will convey such title only, as is vested
in him.
THOMAS GARDNER, Trustee.
Louisa, lee II. v4t.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-27
Head Quarters, .NoRFoLK, }
20fh Dec. 1913. s

SIR,
On the 5th February the year will expire,
during which / shall have been in military
service. AT that time perceive, the propri
ETY. ofretirng from command.
II would be Inconsistent vi IN the principles
which carried me into public service, were
to continue there to- the exclusion If, others
who are supposed to have superior preten-
sions of rank as am sure they have, ofmeg~
1T. 1t would justify the imputaion of my be
ing too tenacious of cOmmand.--I own too,
that have lost all hope Of being useful in an
army, where the officers, as well as men,
are constantly changed. Tointroduce skill,
order, and economy into troops thus com
posed, will require more energy and intel,
ect, than have fallen to my lot.
In announcing this intention, beg leave,
through you, to tender to his ExcelleBcy the
Governor of the Commonwealth, and to the
Executive Council, my grateful acknow-
Judgements for the generous confidence and
support, with which they have uniformly
sustained me, in command, of no small tri-
al and difficulty. The exclusion Of the enc
my from this place and the consequent safe
ty of Lower Virginia, are under providence,
to be ascribed 10 the promtitude, and deci
sion with which the Executive OF Virginia
prepar TO meet the attack, Tohave been
an humble instrument in their hands aud to
have deserved their confidence, will, thro'
life, be a source Of satisfaction to me,
have the honor To request that a Briga-
der General may be sent dowH, to supply
the vacancy which will be produced by my
retiring on the 5th February.
1 remain very respectfully,
Your most obe't. servant,
ROBERT B. TAYLOR,
Brig. Gen. Commanding.
The Adjutant General
OF Virginia.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-27

and in good splits. We unde aid that
| the eighteen months men, whose time of
| service has about expired. have almost with
out single exception, re enlistCd into the
service. The enemy il is said had concen-
trated their forces at Cornwall, nearly OPP
posite and it was confidently believed me-
ditated an attack upon our camp some tue
during the last week. No apprehensions
were entertained as to the result, shou d the
attempt be made; as our numbers and po-
sition were deemed amply strong to resist a.
ny force they could bring against them
With view to excite disafccton and in
subordination, an iHsidious placard had been
distributed and posted up in the American
camp. man who it was supposed had con-
descended to become the vile instrument of
the ehemy in this transaction, was arrested
and is IN custody: and we are sorry TO say
Is citizen Of this state, not attached to the
army. The following is literal copy of the
placard, one of which was handed - us by
our informant. endorsed " To the American
army at Salmon river.
- NOTICE.
"All American soldiers who are willingto
quit the unnatural war in which they are at
present engaged, will receive, at the British
outposts, the arrears due to them by the A
merican government, to the extent of FIVE
months pay. No man shall be required to
serve against his own country
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-27
HEROISMl

Ibe signal bravery displayed by the de-
,aChment of our army in the battle of Au
tosSee is the theme of general admiration.
la this affair cur troops acted more like We
teranS than militia and the feat vt many of
hceTs and privates would do honor to Spar
tan valor. We shall particularly notice the
conduct of one man, whose suffering have
been equal to his intrepidity. Quarter Mas
ter VIVA Tennille, the worthy son an of
excellent revolutionary soldier, had his horse
shot unier him while charging the Indians.
The horse falling on him. Mr.. Tennille
with some difficulty eXtricated himsef-he
was alone surrounded by enemies, and had
scarcely recovered his feet before his riQht
arm was broken 10y musket ball, and he re
ceived wound in his thigh--;he Indians
rushed forward TO tomahawk him--but pre-
senting his pistol, they recoled until they
dicovered it had missed hre--the saysges a
gain adyancel--by this lime he had drawn
lis sword, and welding il in the left hand,
kept his assailants at bay until our troops
made second charge, cut the Indians to
pieces and rescued this admirable young SOL
der, who for extraordinary bravery and
presence os mind deserves 70 be ranked with
the best heroes Of ancient Rome.
We are sorry to mention that Mr.. Ten
niles arm has been amputated near the
shoulder. lie is said tube on the recoye-
ry,
CT We understand that General Williams, o
Sonlh Carolina, will take command Of the army
ill General Floyd shalt have recovered from III,
wound, Col. Milton, who behaved CALAMITY in Ca
NADIA during the last summer, conn ADDS at present
II appears By report OF the 10th from tie cbief
70 Cot. Hawkins, that the friendly Iudan lost ii
| tic battle Of Autossee II Killed aud 81 wounded
| The VI d Dogs son andthe Long Lieutenant, tE,
distinguished warriors, were among the slain. I
is said that tie hostile Indians have embodied on th
right OF the Tsllapoosa, about three niles belo,
AuttOssee.
| W We have convcrsed with several Of the off
\ GERS who we're 10 the Late engagement with ia
Indians They speak OF Adjutsnts Abercrombie
J flueilcn aud Campbell as having portieularl
distinguished themselves.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-27
Negativcd, Yeas SO
Nays IS

Mr. Stockton moved to amend the bill bv
adding to the end OF he 18th section the fol-.
lowing prrviso:
Propided, That no part of the land or
vsvai forces, or militia of the u. Sta'es or of
the territories thereof, shall DC empio, ed by
any person to enforce any OF the provisions
OF this act, uless a previous certificate shall
be given by two magistrates of the state
whore such provision is TO be enforced, that
the c.yii authorities were incompetent 70 en-
force th- same. and tha it is necessary to
ca'rlcy the military or naval force.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-27

Mr.. Grosvenor moved 20 amend the bill
by striking out the words contained in III,
18th section, "such instruction as the Pres
ident may give, and such rules as he NAV
prescribe for that purpose, made in pursu
ance of the powers aforesaid, which las ,ruc
tions and rules the collectors shall be bound
to obey" aud in lie,, thereof to insert, " The
ic-ys If :he United Siates.'
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-27
Decemher %.

- ANAWAY rom the SUBSCRIBER. living near
II Washington, in Wilkes county, Georgia.
bout three months ago, q negro man named
HARRY, about % or so years OF age, Of yell
low complexion, has one Of his front teeth out
and q believe) scar behind one OF his cars
he is sensible fellow, toI rabe good black
smith, and has little impeachment in his spe, Oh
which can be discovered on examinations. lie
viii, probably, endeavoV to get to Richmond,
Virginia, ssg,e WAS raised near there by Battle
Fitzhugh. ANY person who will sppcherd and
secure the Baid negro, and give information of
tine same, shall be handsomely rewarded and
al reasonable charges will be paid Tie fell
low was once in the Jail AZ Salisbury. NorA.
Carolina.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-27
albany Argus.

Departed this life the goth inst Mr.. JOHN
e. HuBNER,a native of Germany, and for many
years respectable merchant of this place. Ami
able, unassumins and gentiemanly in his manners
and department. Mr.. Ii. could but be highly
esteemed by all persons with whom he had inter
course
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-27
From The .Neav London Gazette.

NEW LON DON, Dec IS
1t will astonish every American who has
one spark left to kindle into "a flame the love
oi his Country, when we state as fact for
which we vouch-that on Sunday evening
last when the report was current that our
squadron would put to sea before tie next
mormng-fn The course # the night blue
lights were raised on the heights both at Gro
ton and on his side of the entrance of our
harbor; evidently designed as signals to the
British fleet; this has excited the highest in.
iignation, and the most decisive measures
have been taken to detect and bring 10 con
dign punishment the tratorous wretches
who dare thus TO give the enemy every ad
vantage ove' those great and gallant men.
whpin the war with Tripo!i, and in the
present contest have surrounded tie Anne
rican stars with "a lus.re which cannot be
eclipsed. -
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-27
AARON LlpIIAAI.
November 10Th, 1913.

= The Editors OF the Virginia Argus and
Richmond Enquirer requested to insert
the above weekly. three times in their respecA
tive papers, and forward their accounts to the
Editor of the Monitor
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-27

a letter received by the brig Spartan, arrived
at Newport TO respectable house in Bos ION,
from gentlman OF intelligence in Lisbon, un
der date OF tic io,h October, says: :" Wchate
accounts from 81. Petersburg, as late as the
Doth Aug l AIN told by Mr.. reLuc, i brother
To him. who was in Boston, ftha' our AMBAS
SAILORS had gone 80. keaa quarters to see the
emperor-"- .N' 1frening Post.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-27
Negativcd Yeas 81
Navs so.

Mr.. Stockton moved to strike out the
1st section of tho bill, when was negatived
by Yeas So
Ms 90