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A CARD.

SAMUEL GLENN, TAYLOR, respectfullv
- Informs the public. that he has lately arri.
we'd from Philadelplias anf ctinmenced bust.
ness on the mainsstrect Richmond, Anearlv on.
poslte to the POST ofIite, ,pdla rew,doors be.
low the oifcsofthe ';EnqGirer," where he win
carry onh his business IN al its'Sy ariousl branch.
sss' with puhctuality'and dispatch he flatters
himself tha his experietee ID Baltimore and
Ihhadelphia, Will enabkship'to render gener.
lie likewiSe Informs BIC Ladies hat he will
make The m6stEashionsble Dresses in the neat.
est manuer-- ai!tSreceiYcs the lGtest fasl. ions
both Tor Gentlemen. 3S.lsSszfles from Pkiladel.
phia and Baltimore.
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g PLEAsANTs.
Books
rANNON

.r,rr .rb..ribcr gs3eiecd TO eag, ,.,,, . she
W. W, III -a4Sloo.j ing tnJ Fishing,
pno,,I.o F rs~ IN Gotc.3s'dfouniy e..
on his faT. w. IN, gFfut aii persons from
lie c'pc.. ~" N. ss,fFseof seincs, ford.
Hunt ,,, Fp F snd ,r,ss,f the Farm. -, -.
''E Ea ,os tresp.sses VA Jero'e'"'ed WIKI Va
gour. e3OsEPn TRENT.
Riehmol }, 4ih Jan 1919
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NIRGlNIA

VIRGINIA:
II fhe Chqaceyy District Court, held in U5Hi-
aaasbu.g, the 18th Lay Of lprib 1872.
Lucy Clements, an infant By Lucy Clements her
Mother and next friend, PhE
Francis Smith and James b. Burweli, Defts.
THIS suit abates AS to the Defendant Bur
well by his death, and on the motion OF the
plaintiff, by her counsel, leave IS given her 10
6Ie bill ofreviYor against John r Corbn,
administrator and deyisee Of the said James
n RnrveII. BacopsI5drw " homas Emerson,
Odd Rachel hiscFfse;-and ETNSn, James and
Nancy BurweB chidrSdPd feirs of James
Burwen, decn. and{ie IS swsrded against
the said def hdanIs 80 Feeble bT'e, &c. and
William Bag is arpolntst Guardr n TO Edwin,
James and Nancy Hqkwell the pnta"t deien
dsnts. TO dchspd diJegf 8 his gut And tne
defendants 1'henss Efn@1sel, gard Rschei ms
WIFI. not northumberland Appearance and
o,;ysn security according 20 the Act OF Assem-
in, and the Rules of this Court, and 1t appear
zoo a the satisfaction of the Court that they
80 No, inhabitants Of this Commopwea'1h, on
~ nation oftlie plointW BY her Counsel, 1t
- orJcret THAT the said defendants do APP
80, I,.re ON the first day OF the next term, and
po',rer fbe bin of,he plaintiff and that a copy
rTt, or1er he forthwith inserted IN the VIZ
r;,is Arr,,s. published III the City Of Rich-
s'',@I g., GOO rnon,bs successfully and post
"a =, he font door Of the former Capitoi m
Iris City.
EDHUND CHRISTIAN, c. c.
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Jan IL. e.
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NHE subscriber very gratefully returns his
sincere thaHks 70 generous public for The
A'beral encouragement he has received in the
Grocery line and more particularly in tho Cordi.
al Business, and tskcs this method of informing
las friends and the public in general that he
still continues the Grocery and Cordial Busi
ness at his former stand, and hopes l., assidui
~ anl stteuiion, to merit share Of public pa
tronsge. lie will ksera. con=tasfiy on hand, :
general assortment j6f Grocefc And constan,
supply Of Cordials ,sfthe bsstquslity, by whole
sale and retail aS'hc means TO attend more par
ticuIarly TO the maHItacturingfof Cordial than
formerly, he wa az al times he shigso furnish
his former customers, & thSse- who may please
20 favor him with their commands. Cordials Is
possible ofbetter quality than formerly, at the
following prices, viz IL, cd, 6s. Is Cd, and 9'.
per gallon. All orders and faveurs grateful
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F.. TALMAGE:
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sihed Whisky.
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Bank of Virginia.

THE President and Directors have declared
dividend Of per cent. for the last half wear
on the Capital stock OF this institution, which
will be paid TO the shsre-hoiders on Applicant
on ut the Bank in PERSON OF by attorney after
the 18th inst, Nrse4B
wa: DkNDRIDGE, CAs'n.
Jan. 4. ct.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1813-12-22

List Of nea'h., sire my aepartuYs
jroa, the u. States.
1919 Dee. 3 Levi Holmes, seamen.
Palsy.
tsi2. Jan. 81. Edward sweeny. 0. $.
Old age.
1913. Jan. 81 Samuel Groce, sesr,sa,
Confusion of the Brain by fSll
from the main yard.
lsls. March 4. Lewis Price, marinc,
Consumption.
1919. April 4. James Stafford, run
ner's mate, Accidental gun shot
wound Of the L.angs.
1913. May 81. Doctor Robert Miller,
surgeon, disease Of the Liver.
1873. May. rs. Benjamin Gesrs, or.
gr. loilamm alton Of he Stomaeis
lsts. June 40. John Rodgers, or sr
Vail from The main yard.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1813-12-22
WEDNESDAY, December aa, 4s.;
REGULATIONS.
.WLNCHESTE r
q CARD.

RRc1q'A TioES have, in all ages, been
= popular amusement with mankind !;
the human breast is responsive I. ahs
charm, And may be ultimately o. p
peaieti 10. The Arab, when the e.
rsnin5 Shades fre.sii. epi.se. his
eomPauions ia groups sbost him. ard
eosthes them into al oblivion Of the
desart Wiidness OF ;heir cncan pmeut
by the magic o. we'll delivered Tale.
We were scnsiHiy gratiSed on Monday
Evening by the Reci.asions Of Sfr. Da-
VS. at The Indian Queen; and the i've
~ pieces OF his selection wers received
universally in a manner that precIaira-
ed the satisfaction 0f the Audience.
and The triumph of the Reeitsr. The
Newcastle Apo!hc cary aud he SiRels
Gentleman d.ifssed no small ekeeffM-
ness through circle Of enlightened
and discerning citizens, who knew how
10 appreciate u happy and sacecssfsl
porsona,oD OF character.
MIR. Davis proposes 10 reei.e again
THIS Evening at TIE Indian Quees.-
Els introductory Poem is original, &
the subject patriotic the other pie
ees possess the attraction Of variety.
We wish him increasing patronage,
because it il obviously meTited.
ATTICUS.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1813-12-22

Beer and Chaplain 70 the command ori
prizes they all enter with much |
sheerfulness, into their new duties; & |
IL the expedition Should not prove sue
ccssful, 1T will not be, I am rcrsua-
dei, owing 20 our want OF astivity nr
yigiisnce /, and ofthis yoa must I've sa-
tiS6ed, as for the last eight mouths we
have been constantly at sea, with g.:
exception OF twenty three days, and yet.
sir, we have enjoyed extraordinary
health and spirit ; no symptom Of the
seuryy having yet appeared ia the shin.
nor have we, at this moment, more
than two on tbs sick list and their
diseases are more owing to tae infirmi
ties of age than any other canse.
Indeed, sir. when CONF ire my present
situation with what it va when I
doubled Cape Hsrn, l ssAAq; hut
esteem myself Fortunate in an cx-
traordinary degree. There my SKIN
was shattered by tempe,tsous wealhsr
and destitute Of every thing rsy off,
GERS and Grew half starved. naked, aud
worn cut with fatigue. Now, sir, nav
ship is in prime order, abundaatly sup
piled with every thias necessary for
icr. have noble ship for coasort
1T 70 guns AND we'll manned, store
ship Of 20 guns we'll supplied with the
best OF every thing THAI we may wait
aud prizes which would be worth in
England two millions Of dollars and
what renders the comparison msrs
pleasing, the Enemy has furnished all.
Excuse me, sir, for not making known
my present Intentions, as this letter
~ q,
be satisfactory to yen to know hsw i
intend to dispose Of nay prizes: Let it
sueice TO say that shall endeaYor to
lcypher].
British letters Of marcue are nems
Tous an tlcSS seas, and, " ere II not fr-
my arrival, oar whale fishers would
Rave besI much harss,ed bet they
now iind Ut necessary to keep togethsr
toi mmtaal protection. Iexpeet to be
l'ypher], but. shall be rcypher1
Subjoined is list Of deaths since
left the U. States and l beg you will
relieve the anxiety Of my family, and
all our friends, By communicating as
much oil this letter as you may think
proper.
Tbs times ofmy best men Nave ex-
pred; but their attachment 20 the shir
and their zeal fos the service ys are |
Engaged on prevent ali complaints on
that hccou1. Ii is not probable that
yon wi'l hear Of me for several months |
!" come, nEiess some disaster happens;
S"l / reg 'eAYe to assure yea, sir, thar !
shall rot he idle y; and / hope before
my fet7rh 30 make The services Of the |
Essex as important SIS those of any o. |
ther single ship. We may not be md
yidUaiIy benefited, but we shall do |
tie enemy much injury, which will be !
sutiicisnt compensation to as for all |
Che hsrlships and priyatiops we must
naturally experience, while cut of
from all communication with the rest
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1813-12-22
CLOSED DOORS AND FMBARG

The House Of Representatives sat
nli late hour on Saturday evening
with closed doors. We guess during
the sitting bill laying an er,bargo on
aft uHarmse2 ships and rsssets, IN the
ports and har6ors Of the United States,
passed that body by majority OF a
boat thirty vetes. The Senate had
their doors closed yesterday, probably
on he business GENT them by the haase.
,,..9ieS, Gue
The Legislature Of Virginia assem-
bled y: Richmond yesterday week,
wksR Lac governor delivered bis ansual
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1813-12-22

session have beer reelected. IBID
The reports from WASHINGTON are
various and contradictory i'rsm n
sauree which we think most entitled TO
credit, we are informed, that an aot
laying an embargo, has passed both
houses OF Congress-the appreciation OF
the President is u matter OF course.
ARREST OF GEN. HAMPTON.
Prem the Ptatisbi,rs3, Republicans, OF
the 9Th inst.
Maj. Pinkney. Aid TO Gen. Wiki
Inson, arrived at this pest, n few days
since. witt, orders from Gen. w. se
understand, to arrest MAJOR Hamptox,
the General had however left this for
the southwark, and Major Piakney
has gone on to execute his orders.''
A Darlington paper OF December
40, states, that Sen. Hampton had not
left the army from an apprehension Of
an arrest !; hut frcm the peculiar cir
eunastanees in which his troops were,
aud from "A conviction that no.hinE
more could be dsas in the present
campaign. How far Gen. Wilkinson
may be supported in the arrest Of Gen.
~. will depend gu the measures sf ike
military cabinet, Of which We do not
pretend to be mush acquainted with.
Extract Of letter from Burlington.
Dec. 4.
80 hAVa ttis ~oo,, - 49,,
tlenaa who left Wilkinson's army OIL
Thursday last, who says. that the
eneafy are terrifying an Island at he
neu,t OF Salmon river, lin which
"iik'nson's boats rowed) which Will
completely command the pass. The
General is still al Malone aud is con
vaieseent, so as to walk about his
room. He has ordered Gen. Hamp-
ION to be arrested, far disobedienee Of
orders, as it seid. hough ] have no
doubt Gen. Hampton has endeavonred
TO pursue his orders IA the strictest
manner possisir, as he has been col
stNntly on his guard--he passed up the
Lake on the oath nit. for WashiB gtan,
day or two before the officer with his
arrest.
ne enemy yesterday visited Cum
ber!aad Head with six row gaIlies, aud
burnt "a old store house, in which had
been deposited large quantity of pro-
visi0as, all of which, excepting 8 or
barrels Of beef and ? kegs sf damaged
powder, had been previously removed
10 the army. The Commodore, who
was then ia Plattshurg Bay, immedi-
ately gave chase, but the enemy re-
turned without injury, as the wind
was norihwardiy, our seet could not
make Roadway with ths sa!lies. Our
feet is still at the nerthward, though
on account of tho shoals and reefs in
the narrow parts of the Lake, near the
lines, AID at this Indictment season of
the year, the Commodore sannst.
with safety pursue the enemy very far.
| We have the faIlsst ecaSdepsn in III
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1813-12-22

run out privately, and a. soon IS they.
were discovered returned Immediately.
We are ret without spprehen-
sions that the enemy will attack
Wilkinson's army Of Plattsburg this
season, as IT is said they are prerRr-
ing for some expeditions, we know nat
what
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1813-12-22

VIII so out the first opportunity.
BUFFALO Deem Der z.
The expedition TO Burlington Heights
has failed. Gen. Mcclure marchep ia
the 80 mile creek, and finding the roads
completely kloekaded M with felled
frees, and rendered impassae!p. he
retsrned TO Fort George. Colonel
"lilsoeks, with party OF mounted
men, made an exeursion shro' the eoun.
try, and captared British I.ieatcn-
ant.
The term of;be militia service expir-
ing on the 18th of this month, we learn
that Gen. Mr'CiurO is enIistin5 men
from his brigade, to sarvs for three
months, 10 assist IN defending Forts
George and Niagara. Regular troops,
amounting TO 300, ara TO be stationed
at Fort GssrSe this wiNter.... Gaz.
From the Buffalo Ga zetts, .Nov. 80.
An expedition has gone from Fort
u gorge against Barring ton Heights.
" z nndsrstaEl ths raiIitis s9hs re-
Talned on this side OF the Niagara.
have been discharged.
WORCESTER. iMas. J Dee. 6.
| RET4LIA136.N:-On FRIDAY last.
the Marshal of this district arrived ia
'his town from Boston, VIII, a aeppty.
and a detachment of soldiers. nnder
ths command OF 1t D!aisdeH. AID or
The sams evening, after sunset. com-
m'ited to close confinement IN the
common gaoi. for this ceuaiy, tea
| sntIsh Officers, who had been for n
snort time quartercd here on their
parole, as prisoners af war. They are
now continued in two rooms, with such
accommodatisns as are usually to be-
found IN our common prisons, with
positive instructions from the mershal.
10 the keeper Of the saol, o permit no
person to see them, uoiess III lis p.s.
sence.
For the information Of their friends
at distance, we snbioiu "a list of tho
othesrs NOW imprisoned ia this town
he Hon. Charles William Grant,
III. Col. Of the 8sal4bsrnio1ss Militia,
Lower Crnada.
Maj. Yillatie, Capt. Zebeader.
Lieutsnants Manuel Dicea.er. ara
Duyall, Qfths WatsrviILe Regiment.
! II. Steel, .qdj. Of the Eotb Regiment.
Lt. CARTIER, At the Royal .frtiHeru
I u. Charles Norris Toianseerfron.
Hali5ea.
Caps. Greco ommissnry.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1813-12-22
NORWICH, Conn. Dee. 8.

NUt WICH, (Conn. Dec. 6.
Tn saturday, afternoon, the u. States
~, sorn,no'.ure Decatur; Macedonian.
3s, captain Jones and Hornet. IS,
captain Siddle, got ander weigh from
their mornings in'the river, and proeee-
ded down "a New London, where they
came to off Fort Griswold. They
are in full view ofthe British squadron
in perfect readiness for sea-and
viii so out the first opportunity.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1813-12-22

F1'o~ tbs Buffalo Ga zette, .Nov. 80.
An expedition has gone from Fort
u gorge against Darlington Heights.
" = uudersfaEa ths raiIi.ia s9i.s re-
manned on this side eft the Niagara,
have been discharged.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1813-12-22

From Ike Bosfo;, Centiael.
GEN. WILKINSOh's SLATE EyPR.
DIFl0N.
with CONQUEST how his bosom burn'9I
De-bs seg--ahd ,hcn.-~raigra'd,
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1813-12-22

speech. The house have already had
aaaer consideration the expediency Of
assuming payment Of that part OF the
direct tax which is sllottei TO Virginia.
II is doubted whether the assumption
will be made. The officers Of the last
session have been reelected. Ibid.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-02-23
ENQUIRER OFFICE, Feb.2s
ANOTHER VICTORYl

Again, we have the pleasure OF announc
ing another brilliant V,ctory--Again, we
are proud OF the sacred name of Country
Again, we owe the most exhilarating mo
ments OF cur lives to our brave seamen-
Again, ard again. we ask, are these the
noble fellows whom Americans will sur.
render as the victims Of British K1inress-
uent 2
a. This achievement Of the brave Balm.
bridge, (says Our Correspondents at Wash
ington or the goth inst.) would come out
officially" ON that day.
The governor. his aids and general Wood
reached this Guy on Sunday The Rich
mond troop of Horse would be DISCHARGED
on that day at Norfolk. If the hurricane on
the Bay has not blown them some coed
luck.-We understand, that Norfolk is now
entirely secure FROM the enemy.
" rhmour is in circulation. which we
fear is pre- t'ure. tnat Harrison has over.
taken the allies, and retaken all their pri.
eoners.
~ The Virginia Legislature viii rise
CHS day.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-02-23
Feb. IS.

n 80 hhds Muscovado Sugar.
so Barrels do. do.
Pipes Madeira Wine,
20 Boxes Claret,
20 Faggots Crawley Steel,
Tons Bslered do
500 Sacks Liverpool blown Salt.
For sale by
Wilson, DTetY and Robeyfson.
And to close consignment, { on accommodates
terms,]
Pipe Cogniac Brandy,
half Pipes TeDerife Wine,
2 Pipes Samos, do.
80 or. Casks muscat do
Feb 23. o.,
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-02-23
FOR TIE ENOuIRER.
RTCHT or SGFFR4cE

The following important decision was
rendered ia she Court of Appeals on Satur-
day the 1871 instant, in the suit Gusts VS..
Lane; which depended upon tie following
ease
On the - h Janua~y, 1908, the Genera!
Assembly pt this & 1Onweath passed AN
act, which recited, ,aat doubts had arisen
as to the piopsr construc ton of the second
section of the act entitled. can ac. con.
cernins s's rjset,o6 of members of General
ASSEMBLY" aaJ s. wi.h view q explain
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-02-23
Public Tases TO, The veo,1s,s.

N NOHC axes IoT the year 1878.
equaIizing law sSct.
FOR every slave above the age of ~ years, With
the exceptisu of those who are exempted by the
SO cts. 30 - '' ''y'
= or every Stallion and Jack.ass, times the
price at which lac covers by the season
ror an ordinary license S 6. 66 on every s fsO
yeary rent OF value thereof, provided that for no
suen license less than SIG rs shall be paid
for every two wheeled riding carriage, not ex-
'"teinS with ITS harness 800 in value Scots
Tor every like carriage &c. above that price,
ono Per centum on the value thereof
or every Phaeton and Stape.vaggon with bar
"ess not more than $500 value SO 80.
livery IKE carriage &c. above that value, one Der
centum on the value thereof
G soo other riding carriage, Sc. not exceeding
And above that value, one per cent on the value
ofsuch carriage.
For all houses and lots in town, SO. for every
100hoIs yearly rent or value provided that no
tax shall be paid on lands, or other property be
longing to the State, or any county, town seminary
or attached to any house for divine worship
For each writ or declaration in eieotment institu-
ting SUIT IN the superior courts of law, and for
each subpoena in the superior courts of chancery.
g dols,
For each writ of error, snpersedcas and habes,
corpus cum caEsa, filing any record of appeal to
superior court of law or chancery, h for each writ
oil certTari q dolls.
For each appeal from the superior courts of law
or chancery 10 the court of appeals, and for each
supersedeas writ OF error issuing from the court
OF appeals doils.
For each writ, declaration in eiectment or sub
poens, instituting suit in a county or corporation
| court don
ProUidcd, the said taxes on law process be char.
ged by the clerks in the bill Of co sts
For each certificate under the seal of any court
! 2dclls.
Transfer Of surveyors certificate for land, in the
Registers Office doll
Every attestation or other instrument of puboa-
ton by notary public under his seal g dolls
Certificate under the seal of the commonwealth.
Q dolls.
Every merchant manufacturing mill, grist
mill, (other than hand or horse millsO and from
every slw-nh, dolls. for every 100 dolls yearly
rent or taLe thereof, when the same exceeds
! 100 dols
| Where the same is less than 200 dolls. 81.
For every toll bridge or ferry, dollar for every
100 dolls. OF tho yearly rent or value, where such
exceeds 100 dolls and not otherwise
| For every cosl-pit which IL actually worked
| 9 dols for every loo dolls. yearly rent tic
For every Tan-yard, lexelusive OF such az arc IT,
sed by the owner FOR dorne site or plantaEDn use
dollar for every 100 OF the yearly rent SO where
such exceeds 100 dollars, and not otherwise.
For all forges aud furnaces, exclusive of smith
shops.) 81 for every 100 Of rent sc.
| For every Printng-press If Newspapers, the
amount Of four annual Subscriptions to each paper
Every .1ttoyney at LaSs, that prsctices in tho
county courts rpig. ~ rar ys those ,hat prac
uce W the Superior epnrts Of Law, & not IN Va;e q
iChaneery or ." Che Court Of Appsss, 30 sch :
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-02-23
NEw-YoRK. Feb. -. }
HaD-ha8t 10 o'clock. II. M {
GLORIO NAVAL VICTORY
THE CONSIITUIIO.W HG.AIW TRI
IIlIp II II ArIr

ray -79uSE ~ o CLOCK. n. NJ
GLORIOUS NAVAL VICTORY
THE CONS7ITU7IO.N AG.dIJV TRL.
UD1PH.AWT.
Mr.. Ludlow, Purser of the Con8ttiutio7r.
pas sed through this city this morning, for
Washington, bearing dispatches from Cap
tain cambridge to the Secretary of the Ma
Wy. The Frigate Constitution arrived in
he outer harbori of Boston, on Sunday
asst. from brilliant and successful cruise
On the 29th December off the coast of
Brazil, she fell in with his Britannia Males
tl s frigate JAVA, Captain Henry Lambert,
mounting Forty Nine Cans, and Carrying
a much greater number of men than the
Constitution, succeeded in bringing her TO
action, and after most brilliant and tire
mendous engagement OF tzuo hours COM
PEELED her to submit to our brave American
Tars.. he enemy had SIXTY NINE MEN
KILLED and ONE HUNDRED AND
ONE WOUNDED. Amongst the killed
was Captain Lambert, who died two days
after the action. The engagement was
close for nearly the whole time and when
the enemy fred the lee gun in token Of
submission, she had not mast or spar
standing, and was so completely riddled
that it was found necessary to destroy her
totally the day succeeding the action.
The loss on board the Constitution in the
engagement has been nine men killed and
f7venty fee men 7uouaded. FIVE of whom
have since died. Commodore Bainbridge is
among the wounded, though not seriously,
and the third lieutenant of the Constitution
was killed. On board the Java was Ma
jor General and his suite, who was going
out to Bombay as governor.
The Constitution sustained but little or
no injury by the action, and was ready for
a second engagement in Few hours after.
The prisoners were landed al st. Saliva
dore. on their parole of honor.
The Consultation parted with the Hornet,
in chase os sloop of war, which, it is said
had a MILLION AND A HALF OF
DOLLARS on board. Statesman.