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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-17

!. IN the work oe deferc-. New,York.is cx
h'biting a praiseworthy example to her sis
ter cities. We perceive by the papers ,hat
the most spirited appropriations have been
made, and the reatest a!acrity pervades all
tanks and parties, in rendering tina; grea,
emporium safe from the a acks of TIE insa-
tate robbers, who despisc all the laws held
sacred arnsg civilized nations; and whose
conduct on the shores Of Maryland and Vir-
gina, affords sanp:e OF what might be
expected from them in the midst of city
Offering SO many Temptations to violence and
filnder as that of New York.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-17

J. Commissioners are going TO Petersburg, tc
seek peace. on the mediation of Russia
T. Peace . All you sneaking democrats
Beg for peace, ha! fc
). The t'rss'an mediation has failed.
r. always told you so. You had no bust
ness to S nd Commissioners at ali. The Bri-
fish won't make peace with you.
J. Lord Castlereagh has proposed TO treat
Tor peace at Gottenburgh.
T.. That's what we he eralsts say. The Bri-
fish are always ready TO make peace : but you
are such a set OF war-hawks. You are oaly
helping Bonapar.e 70 conquer the world. q!
he is n terrible conqueror.
j. Bonaparte Is dsthroned. and sequestered
in Cha.
Il. always insisted he was an insignificant
fellow. Re can do moody harm. He An en-.
teror Phoo
J. Great Britain is now left to fight US with
all her force. 1t is full time 60 unite. i.,
L. Yes! Did n'tftell you it would come
to this. Get out of the scrape as we'll as you
can. Submit, and get peaee.
J. Tmra out the militia and defend the Coast.
L. No. KS unconstitutional.
y. Tie enemy has rayaged our shores and
gone again.
n. iyee. now we'll turn out. because now its
constitutional
J. Government wants money and viii give
six per cent for it:
n Let them ges i where they may; the fe-
dcr"lists have combined 10 lend none-at hat
isfere.f.
J. Government will give something more.
I. Eight or ten per cent Nothing less
orr Patriotism viii not let US take less
j. Brown has beat the British at Chippewa
+. I'm !-Chirpe- way--what an odd name
we ask oar readers. Whether, since the com.
mencement OF the war, srcl', and worse. ha,
not been the tenor ofopposition federalismi
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-17
POSTSCRIPT.

n passenger who arrived here last evenr
ing in the Accommodation Stage from Boston,
informed Us, that at New Haven he con-
versad with gentleman who was at Ston-
ington during the dastardly attack maze
upon that place by the eaemy; who had
Withdrawn his force, after having suffered
considerable loss, that one of tue enemy's
barges full of men, was sunk. aud that the
Nimrod brig received several IS pound shot,
which went through her, and must have
nearly destroyed hsr--aud that the patriot.
ic inhabitants OF StouiDgton made most
gallant defence.
Cor informant further states. that the
enemy had not attacked New London nor
Saybrook.
d1er. .HoIu.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-17

There was no nail received from Bu.fa-
loe yesterday by ihe express. II 10 stated
that the rider on-thc extreme stage of the
line has disappeared, in whas manner not
known, and no traces have been discovered
Of him or the. mail. Ii is owing to this Cir
cnmstance. probably, that we have received
tie.
Letters as late as The 5,h inst. have, how
ever, been received from Presqu' Isle, from
which we have. derived the following intel
ligence
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-17
Valuable Land for Sale.

WILL SELL small Tract Of Land,
4 containing about 800 acres. adjoining aad
part of the tract on which now live: iliers
isa small plantation cleared on the place,
Sufficient for 4or hands) mostly fresh and
in good cropping order. The place laws
pretty we'll, is we'll timbered and watered,
in healthy and agreeable ueighborhoos.,
and convenient to market--A great part Of
this land is Thought to be excellent Tobacco
Land II not sold by the hrst OF October. it
will on that day be rented ior tue ensuing
year.-For terms apply to me, living near
Willis's Mountain, IN the County Of Buck
ingham.
august &c. is7t (S3l.)
i ROLLING
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-17

From the Buffalo Gazette, Extra, Au,
t gust S.
tits with pleasure we ann ounce brilliant
affair to our readers. 81.
On "Wednesday morning last, the enemy
crossed the Niagara river, below Sunaw Is
land, one mile below Black Rock, with
force. said to be rising 1000 regulars, under
Lieutenant Colonel Tucker.---They an.
preached Black Rock, and were met at the
Conjocketa creek. before Daylight, BY Ma.
jor Morgan, with less than 500 rifleu,en a
art OF the enemy crossed the bridge over
the creek. but were repulsed, and the bridge
taken UT. The firing continued u1Srly 8
hours, when the enemy finding every effort
| to cross the creek. unavaiing, he re-crossed
The river. 44-.E
During the action, the enemy threw mum.
her OF shot and shells across the river.
The loss of enemy must have been rising
so killed, wounded and missing. Seve-al
were found dead. and there were appearan
ces OF a number of bodies having been IA .
',issl a:y2y s2s:;nyss ssc battle; s prisoners
taken, 5 deserted. Our loss was2 killed.
ard or z wounded; among whom were
Captain Hamilton. and Lieutenant Min.
tosh, dangerously. and Lieutenant Wads.
worth. severely
In this action, Major Morgan and his
carps have covered themselves with honor.
The Major has been Joined by Captain
Birdsall, with $50 rifemen, since the ac-
| ton. te
The enemy having been disappointed in
gaining Buffalo, between and 3o'clock in
the afternoon, made a movement on our ps-
sition at Fort Erie.--They opeusd FIRE on
the Fort, from a large piece of artillery pla-
ced OH the point abous mile below, which
was answered from the Fort and a schooner
in the harbor. The enemy attacked our
piquebe with large force, and marched in.
| to the open ground 10 rear of the Fort, and
commenced heavy fire of musketry, which
| was warmly returned & brisk discharge
from several pieces of artillery, soon com
PEELED him 20 retreat in great confusion
| leaving number of his men on the field. as
the price of his teIRerity. The actual loss
of the enemy we have not ascertained. We
had few wounded,
| We learn from letter addressed to a
gentleman ia this village, dated the 9TH in .
| slant, that Fort Erie was invested by very
superior force, and that an attack upon il
| was hourly expected.
Utica Patriot Extra, Aug. 3.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-17
YIRGlMIA:

SIkGlNtA:
ut Superior Court of Chanceru, hold
en- az the Capifolia the CRY Of Richmond, re
second day Of Juns, 1914.
John II. Jones, Plaintiff
Cornelius and Andrew Conrad, trading under
the firm of Cornelius and Andrew Conrad and
/ Company, Samuel Peasants junior, John So.
meryIlle and Cornelius and Andrew Conrad.
trading under the firm of Somerylle 6 Con,
rad, Caleb .onssl and the same Cornelius and
Andrew Conrad, trading under the firm Of
Bonsat, Conrad and Company, and the said
John Somervile in his individual capacity. G
the said Caleb Bonsal in his individual espa.
pacity, Cornelius, Andrew T. John Conr d ace
ting & trading under the firm Of John Conrad
and company, Leroy Anderson. Henry Ander.
son and Robert Gray. Defts.
THE DEFENDANTS Cornelius Conrad.
Il Andrew Conrad and John Conrad, who
are out ofthls country and against whom the
Plaintiff appears to have proceeded in the mode
prescribed by law, against absent Defendants
still failing to appear and answer; ard the cause
coming on TO be heard, to the Defendants
John Somervile, Caleb Bonsal and Samuel Plea.
SAINTS on the bill, the answers Of those Defend.
ants and exhibits, and being argued by Coun.
sci, the Court on consideration thereof doth or
der that one OF its Commissioners do state ap
account, between the Plaintiff and the Defend.
ants Cornelius and Andrew Conrad and compa-
ny, as well as between those Defendants, and
the other Defendants, Johu Somervile, Caleb
Bonsai, and Samuel Pleassnts, and make res
port thereof TO the court, with any matters spe-
cially stated deemed pertinent by himself or
which may be required by the parties to be so
stated.
ACopy Teste-WM. w. fiENING, &C.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-17
Notice.

by virtue of Deed of Trust, executed by
~ Craddock Vaughn, the 29th July 1918.
Tor certain purposes therein specified. one or
more Of the Trustees therein mentinrd. will
on Thursday the 22d of September next, at
the house where William Bush resides. pro.
coed to sell. to the highest bidder, for ready
money, a TRACT OF LAND. supposed
70 contain 500 acres. lying on the waters OF
LITTLE CREEK, in Goochlaud County.
and bounded by the Lands of John l.. Haze
ris. William Gray and others.
Goochland, Aug, IL.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-17
NOTICE,
(3t)

A PETITION will be presented to the
"A General Assembly of Virginia. praying
the passage-of a law to authorize the sale OF
part ofthe personal Estate secured by
marriage agreement for the benefit of Mrs.
Susanna Hubbard, widow and relict of the
late Dostor James I. HUBBARD, decd and
her Children, and diresting the proceeds of
said sale to be re.iavested in real Estate for
the benefit Of the said Mrs. Susanna Hub.
ard and her Children, under the like condi,
tons specified in said marriage agreement.
August IL. (wSl1
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-17
WAsnlNeroN CO. August IS.
gHer. Adv.

Letters OF a late date were receive from
Buffalo on Saturday.
We learn that General Gaines had arri,
we'd at Fort Erie; that Gen. Browns health
was good & his wounds doing well, and that
ne would be ON horseback in month.
a letter received here of the 9th, states.
that the same number Of men never were
more advantage ously or securely posted
than ours-that the bastions Of the fort
were complete--and that 5000 bayonets,
with al the artillery the enemy had, could
make no impression on them. They had
made an experiment of their cannon for a
whole afternoon, but without doing the small
lest injury to the fortress or the troops with
IN it.
Ma. Inf.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-17
Virginia Argus.
Hifhinunn.
wFDnEspAY, Auoyar u. Isi4.

It's with the greatest pleasure VIC have re-
ceiyed and published the accoiit of the esi-
liant conduct oil our Fellow citizens at Stoninas-
ton, in the state of Connections. IL scch con-
duet were universal, the enemy, at every ap-
preach, would be foiied and put TO the route =
7aeie IS no sojety but in courage. Had the ir-
lIabitants of StonNgton basely surrendered
,thcir town To tie british troops, they would
have lost ali their worldly goods, besides their
honor. HIT now they have preserved both !;
and their brave countrymeB, applauding their
heroism, will rush 10 their aid from every quar-
ter Ia spite Of the tories, we can perceive thst
the country IS becoming unanimous. The roy
alists must hide their heads, or they will he
punished Indeed, every day the actions OF our
tars and soldiers deveIope the greatness OF the
American character. We have, more ard more,
a country to love and reverence 1t is not only
that we belong 10 the country OF Washington,
Hancock, Adams Jefferson, and other wor-
thies, but we belong 10 the land Of Hull, Balm
bridge, Decatur, Rodgers. Lawrence, Brown,
Scott, Miller aud Riplel': we belong 10 coun.
Try where great dangers produces great talents
ard great virtues. When the battle oi Chippe-
wa aud Dridgewatcr are known in London, the
sorry scolding typographical knaves OF ST.
James will change their tore. They will be
astonished at Their own ignorance OK our mo.
raj & physical resources, OF their wat Of know
ledge OF Amerca---of that America which is
destsned TO ayeDse the wrongs of The word, by
chsstisipS the igsOlsnt Bri, a5--th0se vile is
iandess, Tie basis IF whose power is gold, cor
ruption aud the bloodiest tyranny.
------
That there is 70 pleasing an opposition, is a
fact well established in the history Of ali f., e
governments. Let~hat vill happen, the men
~ power arc, with those whs are oai, wrong
Nothing is more absurd than indscriniinate
| censurc, except indiscriminste praise, which.
| in truth, results from the former, and prevents
! all genuine political criticism. The following
| brief Dialogue, as ifbetween Jack aud Tom
will exhibi,, 10 some degree, the marvellous
inconsistency Of opposition federalism which,
however, continues 20 ne swallowed by it, adj
herents without squeamisbness.
/ .1ae<. Well, Tom, Hui has surrendered.
/ Tom Yes This comes 0f your democratic
invasion of Canada. You can't fight the Sri
fish. You ought NOT SO Sight thein; they are
consending for existence.
| J. Dear rom, we ave laken a British, fri
gate. Think Of that, my boy
/ T.. kh ne. I'm sorry for It. It will pro-
woke tive English exceedingly, and fear Tor
the consequences.
| J. Another British frigate taken, Tom.
T. Worse and worse. Thus 20 sacrifice our
brave tafs.
}. Another srigate and 4 sloop Of war, my
dear Ton, captured from John Bull.
T.. told YOU what cur federal officers would
10, you dog. There is no talent OF courage
Qua among he federaiists,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-17
,py Teste-wM. w. RENlNG. &C.
Commissioners Office,

Richmond, 26th July, 1914
The parties concerned are hereby notified
that have appointed "Wednesday the 2sth Of
September next, for carrying the foregoing
order Of Court into effect, on which day their
attendance is required at nay Office, With all
accounts, books. papers aud vouchers, ready
for examination and settlement.
WILLIAM FORESTER.
w8w. Me-
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-17

NOTICE--A Petition will be presented
~ to the next General Assembly, pray-
ing that an act may pass, authorislng Geore.
Whitiocke, Guardian Of George WhiIlorke
jun. to make sale oi the real estate Of his
ward w2n
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-17
Erte (Penn ] Auruat s

This moment the captain of ST. ak trad
irg vessel, which sailed from Buffalo at 2
o'clock. q. NJ. yesterday, came on shore -
He confirms the Information Of an attack on
Fort Erie by the British and adds, that
that atts heavy cannonadins for two hours,
the encCy were repnised at all points, and
left III ground before night; no damage aus
tanned ON our part that Of the enemy not
know n. ~
T'9o soldiers who crossed to puTalo after
the acton, stated, that % the enemy were
cut 10 pieces, driven at all points, and our
troops In the highest spirits. 1t was gene.
~ ily believed that the attack was sobpoft
edby yearly the whole force OF the enemy on
tne Ls.inSule."
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-17

| II is with regret learn, that Capt. spen.
Ger, son of the Hon. Judge Spencer, aid to ma.
jor general brown, prisoner since the battle
fthe 18th ult. died in Canada on Friday the
5th.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-17
MILLEpc EvILLE, Aug:
IMPORTANT NEWS .

/ we are informed that a report has just
reached General Jackson. that Spain had
declared WAR against the United States !;
that tie report was con6ded in, and that
Gen. Jackson had, dispatched messenger
To peasacola 20 ascertain the truth of il.
By an express to the Governor, which
reached this place yesterday evening, we
have received the following
Erlracf Of a iefterfo me editors, dated
Hartford Aug.7.
Thasten to inform you that what antici.
pated relative TO the hostility Of toe Greek
Indians, Is but too soon realized. / was last
evening called to visit man Of the namc
Of Rabun, who was fired upon and wounded
with two balls by party OF Indians, seven
miles below this place. He is not dangers
ously wounded After this man escaped by
outstripping teen, they proceeded TO poor
mans house close by, from which the fafni-
| Iy had just fled, and broke, and tore every
thing in pieces. rhis morning, on the ground
where Rabun was attacked q red club,
which have just seen, was found, with a
number of emblematical figures inscribed on
! il; among the rest. there is a representati-
on of seven men in a line of march, and a
musket with bayonet 6xed. These lead
TO the opinion, that there. were seven men
| in the party, though Rabunsa but three,
and that they belong to some town that has
received British muskets, There is much
alarm and confusion in this place anu neigh
borhocd." a'
SAVANNAH. July 80.
Arrived, private armed schooner Harri-
son, II. Perry, commander, from cruize oi
80 days, win full cargo OF dry goods,
valued az eighteen thousand pounds sterling,
taken out of the following vessels, viz:
Ship Julia, from London; brig Mary Ann;
schooner John Duncan, and schooner Loui-
Sa- .
After taking ost the goods. suffered the
above vessels to proceed to their destiaed
port.
Captain Perry, also captured an elegant
schooner, with a large aiaoun. of specie Oh
board, manned her with crew Of 20 men,
and ordered her for tae U. S.--Capt. Per-
ry believes she has arrived ia Port Royal. Us
be perceived a schooner of her description at
anchor ABOUT three days ago---it being hazy
| and blowing, did not send his boa. in, to see
what she was. a t
AL day last Thursday, it blew severe
gale of wind from east southeast, acconpa-
,sea With hsssS rais7 s..--1he following ves,
sells went ashore durjng The gale--tile pri-
vateer Atioas, and her prizes the FIGARO.
Espiranso, and Esinno, together With s,se.
raj Coasters on their way to Amelia and st.
Mary's: The Midas, is OF, and has sus-
tanned 40 injury, and il is said the others viii
be got clear, Alternating part OF their CAR
goes out without damage.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-17
OFFENCE OF NEw.YorsN.


Inc inhsDnants OF New York begin to DC az
iarmco for the safety '.of ulat important, city
important both as 10 Its magnitude and value,
ana ITS Singular convenIency asa. seaport sta
eon--t Seei"sa strong and weli-founded APP
preseason teHension mas atlsen, as tue British arc daily
eneseasins their naval iorce al The Sound, that
oy LANDING body ct troops on Long Island, by
a rapia march. otonly zen or twelve miles, they
ni'sn. eas.iy OBTAIN possession OF the, height OF
broosiyn' where, with 50 men, and few pie
ces OF csnnen, they would have the complete
oYnlnanG oI tne cay ana oDlisc 1t to surrender
without nring a shot
Immense sums OF money have been expended
~ isuliper OF lorts ron Sandy-io9k pto the
S'slAnce o. ABOUT ~ mises) Tor the
uesnee 0. Ssw 1 ork ny @ater-.yet. by a most
oyers'ghe' the heights OF Brook
~ hsNe pesh neglected tn. w'th,n these lew
z, ''.J 'ie D"sy ~ raising Tue hecsss
s p. ue'shces sl mat a'i,,mPortsnl station
, aay'a 'rss'' number OF men take their turn
WI sp-1s, saovei,, ana pick-axea, TO dig
ureocn.s ana erect fortincations-f The Militia
eorps, ,ne volunteer companies the Exc mpts.
- ,,a vi VI rSue.nen, WIN most
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-17

Flooring Plank, Shingles, &c.
/ HAyE now on hand and eady to be deliv-
4 cred, on application, at my Saw.P near
Manchester, or in Richmond, a large quantity
of seasoned FLOORING PLANK, and ali Other
kinds one inch, three.quarters and featheredge
fine heart stuff, and from 30 to 10000 heart
SHINGLES, 1S inches long, prime.
FRANCIS SMITH.
Chesterfield, July %. sw
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-17
EasLnl.

ALEXANDRIA, August IS.
By the last accounts from below il ap
pears that the enemy's squadron has recei-
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-17
By LAST EVENINGS MAIL.
New Yonk, August 1

New YoRK, August 10.
Upwards orl20 Cadets from West Point, ar
rived here yesterday on Board of sloop, who
are to be eHcanped for 10 days on Governor
! Island.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-17

ycd an increase. OF TIVE ships, big an
sone schooners, The Sl,plc lying near the
mouth of ST. Mary's river
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-17
ARRIVAL.

The schooner Sylph. from ST. bartholomew
is safe within the Hook, having been chased If
by the blocking sq,isdron they continued fir.
ing upon her for two hours.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-17

AUGUST 10.
A volunteer corps cfbetween Sky and Sc
yenty dragons, ffom Frederick and Wash
ington counties. under the command OF Ma
jor Cook, passed through this city yesterday
20 the rendezvons at BIsdensburg. 1Ley
were well mounted and equipped, and form
a part OF the troops called out fer the de.
fence Of this district aud Of the country be-
low.
A detachment Of sboat SEQ men, under
Colonel Gettings. 90 on Montgomery county +,
have likewise reached Biadvnsburg, where
large, and we trnsy ficicnt force will soon
be assembled,
Nat, lat.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-17

( Albany Register Office.
August ii, 1914
The Western Mail Of last evening furnishes
the following inform alton.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-17

NUHFULky huBUSt los
Several reports being in circulation re-
slecting the enemY's force lately arrived in
our bay we have been at some pains to as
certain % rect account, and Offer the fol-
lowing as the result OF our examination.
On Thursday Que frigate, two sIoops Of
war, ship and brig, supposed to be trans
ports, came in from sea, and proceeded up
the bay. Yesterday moraing two ships were
Ia sigat coming il from sea, about 3 O'Clock
a ship supposed store ship. and two schoon-
ers came down the bay and anchored in
Lynhayen.
Ledger.
Gilbert Robertson. Esquire, who formerly
resided in this place. has been appointed by
the British government Commits. ary of pri-
soners, In the place of Col Barclay.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-17

By THE STEAM BOAT PARAGON.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-17

August II.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-17

We learn from a letter addressed to
gentleman ia this village, dated the 9TH in
slant, that Fort Erie was invested by yer,
superior force, and that an attack upon
was hourly expected.
Utica Patriot Extra, Aug. 3.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1814-12-20
TIE ENEMY ASCENDING THE CHES
APEAKE. BAY

BALTIMoR +, Dec. II.
The schr. Antrim from Patuxent. arrived at
10 O'Clock on Monday night, left Patuxert in
the morning. gentleman, passenger, in
forms that at II o'clock they discovered a
ship OF the line with brig in company, stan
ding after them, in chase, which they coutin-
ucd until SUNSET, at which time the Antrim
hauled her wind to come into tie Patapsco {;
they we're then lessenins sail of Th0n,.s's
Point, but had not come to anchor they fred
some shots - 4 small schooner which appear
ed to he huggine the Eastern Shore with
view to RON into Choptapk.
LATER.
a ship and brg had passed Annapolis On
TUESDAY evening, ard several vessels within
sight from the State HGnSe, standing 40.
THE ENEMY III SIGHT.
stip and brig anoAl8reSl yesterday morn
in;5, about o'clock, OF the mouth Of Chester
river. III. c. Il. r.