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Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-09-20
500 American prisoners were brought
nv the Regulus and Melpomene from
Quebec. They were landed yesterday
RALTIMORE, Sept. Is.
CONNIE RCIAL.

Extract of a letter, dated Londsn, June
l9, 1918.
~ At present the tobacco market is IN
a perfect calm, not hogshead to De SOLO
at any price, owing TO the Russian me-
d,.tion ard the unexpected turn OF MI
litary and political affairs in the North oil
Europe" =,
Prices Current at .Mew- York, SEPT. -.
Ashes. pot, per ton, lis dis; PEARL
$50: Coffee, ID is to % cents Copper,
English si,eathing, ID. 60 cts ) So'ton'
Georgia Upland, Ii, 10 cts; New,or =
leans. q to 90; flosr, superhne' ooi. >
so 20 10 dolls; fine, so 10 8 dis MO-
l,sses, Surrinam, gallon, 90 to 90 cts
SUGAR, muscovado, cwt. 81 dois' 10 ~
20. do white, % so to "a; lea, ny
son, rs; Hyson Skin, Is; Souchons'
/ IS Gunpowder, g ooacco,
Richmond, lb. 8 to - cents; Richmond
manufactured, common, to IL.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-09-20
Eatract ofa letter from Par's' dat
ed Nun 7. 1913.

"I before informed you OF the
nar,icuiars Of our unfortunate cap.
IN, on the i Feb. oil the island OF
Coryo. nv the French frigates L'Hor-
tense ami L'Elhc-the commodore
fearing we might fail in with English
cruisers. thought proper to secure
himself by burning the Nancy. and
had The modification to see her
and cargo in blaze IN about two
bours after we. were laken. The
eomn, oiore, to- justify his conduct
repoyied TO the government that we
were English. had lieence' and
other ri,,icIloas stuff--but as be has
mot been able 10 produce licence or
prove US any thing but Americans,
his charge will operate in our favor
He appears to have withheld the pa
pers from the government. but the
minister of marine has sent a posi-
five order to Brest for him to forward
them 10 Paris. Iaave written long
and spirited letter TO the duke oil
Rassano, which our consul general
informs me has been approved OF anu
had good eifect-since which / have
been requested to furnish statement
Of the value Of vessel and cargo
7 mt them at $4,000. and it they
nav me the amount. L shall then
claim the value Of the freight. l
find the council of prizes are resior-
ing a great many American vessels
some of which have been captured
three or four wears. Mr.. Diehl, OF
Port Penn. who was captured in the
shin Betsey of Philadelphia. and
whose ship and cargo was condemn
ed nv the emperor himself. has lately
had a decree reversing the eOndem-
nation and restoring ship and cargo.
worth 600. 900 francs-he has been
here 81 months. | expect soon to
hear Of some decision respecting my
self. and have hopes OF its being ia
yOPable.
" Free Trade aid no Tnpressment."
Arrived this morning. f2 four and
five horse Wagons. nine days from
Richmond, cargo tobacco. Spoke a
great number Of small craft on the
passage, bound to different ports, who
Informed Of the capture OF the brig
Boxer. Sa1c no enerny's cruisers.
d" INLAND NAyIGATION."
Since the trade between our own
ports BY WATER has been stopt by
the enemy's ships lowering on our
coast" transportation by LAND has
become an extensive business. The
roads between the principal CONNER
cial places, are lined with large wag-
gems.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-09-20

,vho NAV have believed that this war
was niece ssary, must now at least De con-
yinced that the men who have brought
it upon US are utterly incompetent and
unfit to carry it ea.-If persisted in'
thew will assuredIy ruin their country
as they have already covered It with
shame and disgrace. There is no nope
for the nation but in speedy termina-
ton Of the war, and there is no prospect
ria, this will be accomplished, but ny
the VOICE OF THE PEOPLE AUDI
BLY,, REPEATEDLY & FIRMLY pronounT,
ed in their elections, that they are ne
FRIENDS OF PEACE.
DAVID BISHOP, Chairman.
BENZ. SMITH, Sec'ry.
The new sloop Of war christened
the FROLTC, was launched on Sa-
turday, 18th inst. at t2 O'Clock, from
Chariestown, (Mass.) She is pierre
ed for % guns, and is a strong sub
stantial and beautiful vessel. She
is to be commanded by capt. Balm
BRIDGE, late of the Syren.
There is a sloop of war building
on the Merrimsck, to be commanded
by captain BLAKELEY, and named
the WASP, and one at Browns ship
ward in New.York. TO be called the
PEACOCK.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-09-20
JUST PUBLISHED,
BY JOHN A. STEWART.

fRlcE rs cENTS,
A SERMON,
Delivered in St. Paul's Church, on the
4th Of July, 1919,
To the Brigade Of Ale1dndyia Militia,
at the reGuest Of the eGee,s.
by the Rev WIN n WILMER, Rects
of St Paul's, AlexaBdria.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-09-20
NEW.YORK' Sept: II.
BATTL ON LAKE ONTARIO.

By the steamboat from Albany, Just
arrived, we have received the following
account of an action fought OF Lake On
tario between the American and British
fleets.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-09-20
REPORTED n1cToRY on LAx1
ERIE!

We understand q paper was re-
ceived at Washington on Saturday
last, by the Express Mail, printed
at Cleveland, in which it was stated
that news had just been received at
that place, that Commodore Pc rry's
squadron had defeated the British
squadron on lake Erie and had cap
tured six of the vessels, among which
was the Queen Charlottesville
news was deemed correct at Cleve-
land.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-09-20
ALBANY Argus, Ertra,

Wednesday morning, Sept IL.
The following is the only Int lligence
furnished by last evenings mail, relative
to the recent engagement on Lake On
tarie.
Messenger oGre, Cansn daigua, SEPT, IL:
NAVAL BATTLE ON LAKE
ONTARIO.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1813-08-12
MISCELLANY
NAVAL GENERAL ORDER.
To tie Commanding Officers Of station,
or yesseis of the yNapy of Tie

40 the Commanding CWcers 0 s1aHons,
or vesseis Of the Navy Of sM
United States.
The palpable and criminal intercourse held
with the enemy's forces, blockading and in
vading the waters and shores OF the United
States, is, in a military view, an offence of
so deep die as to call for the vigilant inter.
position of all the naval officers OF the Unit
ed States.
This intercourse is not only carried on by
foreigners, under the specious garb Of friend
ly flags, who convey provisions, wa:er and
succors of all kinds, (ostcnsbly destined for
friendly ports, in the face, too, of declared
and rigorous blockadc,) direct to the fleets
and stations Of tho enemy, with constant in
telligence of our naval and military force and
reparation, and the means Of continuing and
conducting the invasion to the greatest posi-
BILE annoyance of the country but the same
traffic, intercourse and intelligence, is carried
on with great subtilty and treachery by profit
gate cilizcnI, who, in vessels, ostensibly nav
igating our own waters, from port to port,
under cover Of night, or other circumstances
favoring their turpitude, find means TO convey
succors or intelligence to the enemy, and G.
ludc the penalty of the law. This lawless
traffic and intercourse is carried on to great
extcnti in craft, whose capacity exempts then
from the regulations Of the revenue laws, and
from the vigilance which ves.els of greater
capacity attract.
am, therefore, commandedby by the Presi-
dent of the United States, 10 enjoin ana di-
rect all naval commanding officers to exercise
tho strictest vigilance to stop and detaih all
vessels or craft, Whatsoever, proceeding, or
apparently intending 70 proceed towards the
cnemy's vessels in the waters, or lowering a.
bout the harbors of the United States or TO.
wards any station occupied by the enemy,
within the jurisdiction of the United States,
from which vessels or craft the enemy might
derive succors or intelligence.
w. JONES.
Naval DEPARTMENT, Juiy 2ssh, 1918.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1813-08-12
AN ACT
For the relief Of Thomas Slo

For the relief Of Thomas Sloo.
ID E enacted by The Senate and House Of
II Representatives Of the United States Of
-dmerica an Congress assembled, That the pro-
per officers of the Treasury be, and they are
hereby authorized and required to allow and
pay unto Thomas Sloo, one of the commits.
sioners appointed 10 examine and inquire into
the validity Of claims to land in the district
of Kaskaskia, the sum Of FIVE hundred col.
lars, out OF any monies in the Treasury not
otherwise appropriated, in full compensation
for his services in taking testimony under the
direction of the board, and for conveying the
report of the commissioners to the seat Of
government. H. CLAY,
Sneaker Of the House Of Representatives.
+. GERRY,
Yice-President Of the United States, and
Precedent of the Senate
July S, lsl3.--APPRoVED,
JAMES MADISON.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1813-08-12
POETRY.
FROM THE VERMONT REPUBLICAN,.

!Nr. Edifor-A late Federal paper has dub
bed the tory Legislature and factionisis o.
Massachusetts with the title of " Star in fhs
Easf," ssc. and calls it " Hercules in his era
die, who bids fair TO be Gianf in manhood :
Whether or not this prediction was meant
merely as a hint what this faction would dc
when its plots had come to maturity, shall
not decide, but offer these an,i-whigs the fol
lowing ss
A CRADLE HMM
ron THE INFANT HERCULES.
Hush "HERcuLEs," lie still and slumbsr,
Mother England" guards thy read,
Boston tories without number
Hatch new treason round thy bed.
Sleep, sweet babe--thy food and raiment
" CasfiereogHs friends" provide;
All they ask of thee in payment,
Is--fhe Union 10 diride.
Plainly in thy infant features
Thy dear mothers looks see--
" Esser Junto' men will greet her
She SO much resembles thee.
To manhood grow-become "GIANT,"
Spread dire slav'ry round the world
To factions every nod be plant
" Lothing hatchets may be hurl'd"
Call yourself religions tower,
But in Satan's cause be STRONG,
On tho friends Of freedom lower,
Sleep, sweet babe, but wake ere long
J. HENRY.
Late wes nurse TO " Hereules in his Cradle"
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1813-08-12
AN ACT

To reward the officers and crew Of Qe sloop Of war
Hornet, and Lieutenant Elliot, and his officers and
companions.
ID En enacted by the Senate and House Of
ID REPRESENTATIVES Of fhe United STATES Of
.dmerica in Congress assembled, That the Pre-
sidcnt of the United States be, and he is
hereby authorized to have distributed as prize
modcy to Captain James Lawrence, late OF
the sloop OF war Hornet, his officers and
crew, or their widows and children, the sum
of twenty-five thousand dollars, for the cap
ture and destruction of the British brig Pea
cock and to Lieutenant Elliot, and his Off
GERS an1 companions, or their widows and
children, the sum Of twelve thousand dollars,
for the capture and destruction of'the British
brig Detroit and that the sum Of thirty
seven thousand dollars, be, and she same are
hereby appropriated to the purpose aforesaid,
TO be paid out Of any money in the Treasury
not otherwise appropriated.
II. CLAY,
Sneaker Of the House Of Rehresenfatives.
K. GEERY,
Yiee.Preadrns Of the United States, and
President Of the Senate
July Is, tslJ--xPPRovED.
JAMES MADISON.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1813-08-12
THE GROANS OF BRITAIN.


FROM THE LONDON TIMES OF JUNE Is.
We yesterday stated, that We feared Bona.
parte would be but too successful in his at.
tempts to procure an Armistice. Sorry are
we to say, that our opinion has proved cor
rect. The armisfice is concluded. Paris pa
pers to the llth inst. have been received
bringing the details of this fatal agreement.
There is no doubt but that this arrangement
will speadily lead to continental peace on
the basis Of the usi hosadefis and as little,
that .he peace will be one to which England
cannot ascede with the least regard to her
honor, her interest, or even her safety. The
Continental Powers, and especially Austria,
appear TO abandon the great cause whether
from terror, or from On inglorious and ILL
timid desire Of repose, is, perhaps, doubtful,
but is equal fatal to their own security. New
er has Austria had so encouraging an oppor.
tunIty TO come forward msnfully in the field,
and never has she 90 lamentabIy shrunk from
all the duties Of her high character. The
terms Of the armistice, az they afford cause
of exultation to all the friends and supporters
of the Corsiean Monster, so they leave US
overwhelmed with the deepest regret.
We say we regret the Armistice, not as
bad in a military point Of view, but with rela-
ion to its political consequences. We can
not but ask what, In this new state Of things,
sto become Of the Island of Gaudaloupc
1e we 10 surrender Il without the possibility
Il receiving any equivalent ! Foe what have
We paid = million Of money Vas IL to ena-
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1813-08-12
AN ACT

Further extending the time for issuing and locating
military land warrants
ID Z i. enacted by fhe Senaie and House Of
ID Representatives Of the United STATES Of
.imerica, in Congress assembled, That the Sc
cretary of War be authorized TO issue militia
ry land warrants to such persons as hsve or
shall before the first day Of March, one thou
sand eight hundrnd and sixteen, produce to
him satisfactory evidence OF the validity OF
their claims I; which warrants, with those
heretofore issued and not satisfied, shall and
may be located in the name of the holders or
proprietors thereof prior to the first day of
October, one thousand eight hundred aud
sixteen, on any INDICATED parts of the fifty
quarter townships, and the fractional quarter
townships reserved by law for original holders
Of military land warraDts--And patents shall
be granted for the land located under this act,
in the same manner as is directed by former
acts for granting military lands.
II. CLAY,
Sneaker Of the House Of Representatives.
L. GERRY,
Nice. President Of the United Stafes, and
Precedent Of tie Senate.
July S, lsl3.--ApPRovED,
JAMES MADISON.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1813-08-12
LAWS.
( lPUBLISHLD BY .iU7HORITY.l

AN ACT
Authorizing the President Of the United States 20
cause to be built barges for the defence of the
ports and harbors of the United States
ID + n enacted by the Senate and House Of
- Rehreeenfafives Of the United Stafes Of
.dmerieG, in Congress assembled, That for the
protection of tho ports and harbors of the u
nited States, that 'he President shall cause to
be built, without delay, such number OF bar.
ges as he may deem necessary, to be armed,
equipped and manned as he may direct, of a
size not less than forty-fiye feet long, and ca.
pacle OF carrying heavy guns.
Sec. q .dnd be H Jurth+r enacted, That for
The purpose aforesaid the sum Of TWO hun
dred and fifty thousand dollars be and the
same is Eereby appropriated, to be paid out
Of any monies in the Treasury not otherwise
appropriated. II. CLAY,
Sneaker Of the House Of Rehresenfasive es
Z. GERRY,
Vice Prestden. Of the United States, and
President Of the Senate.
July S, lSl3.-APPRoYED,
JAMES MADISON.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1813-08-12

Die Sweden to re-oceupy Pomcrania A, a
lessexpeIse, We might with ease and GER
tainsy have put our Sovereign in possession OF
Hanover; and the Ministers OF the Prince
Regent might surely have thought 1t not be-
meath their care to render such % service to
the family OF their Sovereign. The time is
crlueal. A Continental Peace is probably on
the eve OF being estahlished--
-fnd we are ietf, or shall be len, alone,
The last Mas dare 10 con,6af syif6 the foe.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1813-08-12

The large British fleet, which sailed up
the Po.omsck, has sailed down sgair, id
search, as may be supposed, Of some place,
whsre landing may be effected without OPP
posi,ion---the British Admiral wishes onfy 70
fight 7y,ncn and children
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-03-22
OFFERS TO GREAT. BRITAIN.

The ensuing clear enumeration of the
several offers which have been made to c..
Britain. as equivalent to the abominable
outrage of impressment, was made in a
speech of Mr.. KENT. in Congress. We ask
for them liberal and candid exam ination |:
and we adjure every American, who reads
them, to lay his hand on his heart, and saw.
whether the offers have not been such, as
ought to shield our seamen from brutal sciz :
ure? If more must be conceded, let it NOT
be done by peace-meal. Let Orfs and
QUINCY with fit deputafian from Boston.
be authorised to lay our Declaration of In
dependence at the foot of the throne; to ac-
knowledge the Constitution of the u. States.
treasonable compact; and implore am
nesty for all who were concerned in the Re-
6eilion, which Washington headed!
LIST. To afford norefuge or protection to Bril-
fish seamen.
I'd. To deliver them up If they took refuge
among US. na
Sd. To make laws for restoring them.
fth. 10 AID in searching for. seiziAg and re-
storing them.
sth. To keep them m our prisons when re :
quested.
9th. To prohibit our citizens from carrying
them of.
9TH. To prohibit their employment.
9Th. To make penal laws for Furnishing their
employers.
9th. To make it our duty to restore them.
TO- To extend the foregoing provisions not
only to deserters, but to all sea-faring
people.
Nth. To exclude from our naval service
las well public as privately all her sea-
men, including those syhich may hereat-
ter be naturuGzed.
baltimore Patriot. !
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-03-22
DOME STIC.
EVENTS OF THE WAR.
MILITARY.


We have no very late intelligence from
the N. w. army. The following paragraph
from an Ohio paper contains the substance of
what we have learned" The Ohio troops
composing gen. Tuppers brigade are most
iy returned home. Gen. Harrison by last &C
Counts, was completing strong fortifcati-
on at the Miami Rapids, and it is alledgcd
his next point of fertilization will be at the
river Rails n Noprec,se information is OBJ
tanned as to his intentions, but we conclude
he will not move further till new levies ar
rive at head quarters.
We are yet without an official account
OF the capture of Ogdens6arg. From other
sources we learn, in addition to the facts
stated in the letter from col. 1fdcom6, (see
last No page 81 that our loss in killed does
not exceed three or four, and double the
number wounded. The enemy acknow
ledge only killed and 80 wounded, some os
whom are since dead They pkmdered all
the houses, burnt the barracks and the yes
seis and boats, ATTEMPTED to burn the bridge
but did not succeed by reason of its being
covered with ice and snow, and more or less
injured almost every house in the village
Hhaf can they e.rhect IN return for these
doingS?] Among the valuable articles lost
were beautiful long ~ Founders. won BY
Gatcs from Burgoune, at Saratoga. The
place was completely sacked
After the enemy had gained possession of
the town, they sent flag to capt. Forsyth,
to surrender in his fortress; but he prefer
red the chance of what the Duke Of York
would call retroSTade nioUenient," and
effected his escape without the loss of man.
The British retired the same day.
Report says Ogdensburg is not again to
be occupied by our troops as military post,
at least for the present.
Capt. Jpooi, (well known in the affair Of
Qneestos,n) has met with great success in
the recruiting service at Troy, NY. Since
the first of January he has enlisted sixty fine
fellows, and expected to fill up his company
600 Wen) in the course Of week, from the
increased spirit of the people.
Arecruitingparty at Hrf}6rd Con- though
much Distracted by the g friends o., aeace,"
enlisted 40 men in few days.
Dctachments If troops arc marching from
many quarters to the Niagara frontier. A
fine company of artillery, so strong, recruit
ed by capt Siockfon, in the short space of
three months in Wilmington (Del) and
is vicinity, marched from that place few
DAYS ago
Much alarm existed in the early part of
this week, in Ba lniore. for the safety of
our vessels at Sackctf'S Hdr5or, by reason
ofsome paragraphs given currency to by
he albany papers, occasioned by the move
Ntents Of the British on the other side We
understand that the force collected at that
pIace is simply Sufficient to repel any posse
Ole attack upon IL. Gen. Dcarbsrn, it is
said, has fixed his headquarters there and
made eve'y needtul preparstion to help the
sailors until they get sea room when they
will take care OF themselves, and the Royal
family" to boot. Week. Reg.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-03-22

His Royal Highness the Prince Regent, in
the name and on behalf of his august father.
mas published a very long and very angry
declaration against the United States, lay
ing all the blame Of the war upon the Ame-
rican goyernment-but it urges nothing
more than what has often been said by his
friends in this country. ut protests a.
ga'nst the right of Non erfafriafion, and
accuses our government as being partial to
France. We do not wonder at this accuse
ton, when very considerable party, both
IN and out of Congress, are daily, and most
lnaustriously, propogating the same doc
trine.
For ourselves we can solemnly declare,
that we know Of no French party in this
country-but we would be blind as modes,
II we did not perceive a very formidable
English party amongst US.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-03-22

following, they returned to the first town
hey had DESTROYED, and encamped. There
they we've attacked by Tit is supposed
geo Iadans and tsnss*% the action was
kect mp on both sides one hour and half,
when she Indians and st*ss~s we're charg-
Cd and dispersed with considerable loss. The
detachment destroyed about CSC houses, and
took 500 horses, hut owing to want of
prorender, ABOUT $50 OF them persisted ON
the way. All tao Indian settlements are
completely destroyed. The loss of our ar
my WAS one killed and z wounded some
horses we're lost and some killed.
This detachment, in the first action. was
between 24o and $50 strong, consisting OF
co'cne Williams rel,unent, FROM East Ten
nessee, aud volunteers from this state
they were all mounted. On the tlay after
the trst,engagement, they were reinforced
ny detachment OF regulars, commanded
by Colonel Smith. which were the only troops
OF that description in the detachment
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-03-22
PROPOSED ARMISTICE.

Letters received last evening from the
south assert confidently. that the propositi-
on OF the emperor of Russia for an armistice,
Is acco npanied by an offer to guarantee the
ws"fc OF the claims of the United States,
and offers his mediation on this express con-
ottlon tue guarantee Us understood to ex-
tend to the exclusion of American seamen
iromthe British navy. and the British from
the amercan; the same overture. it is in
MINATED, IS to come directly from the Bri
t'sh government, through an authorised "a
gent supposed to Ire MIR. Barclay, now at
bermuda )--shonld these observation-disclosures turn
OUT 10 De true, our war will terminate be-
fore the summer campaign opens.
aurora