Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-09-14

pect, what none but Heathens or barbarians e.
yer before wantonly destroyed, Public Repo-
STORY OF History, Science, and Law. We are
sorry to learn also that Elias b. Caldwell, ESQ.
lost the whole of his valuable Law Library,
which was in the same building The papers
and books of the Senate were ali saved, q Mi the
material papers OF the House Of Represents.
tives. ~rr, - .aN =,
The Militia Of this District, who have been
employed in = fatig ing service for two or three
weeks past, are re.entering the city from below
and will probably be soon permitted to return To
their families ana business.
. The city is perfectly tranquil, and all busi-
ness will in day or two resume its ordinary
course.
= The preparations for the ACCOMMODATION Of
Congress progress with rapidly, AMI viii be
completed before the day on which Congress is
to assemble.
10. z
Inc Bostss restinef il in On error in stating
that the Major PISkNkY, who was wounded at
the battlesoi Bladensourg, is son Of General
Pinkney of s. Casoliaa, and late aid 20 General
Dearborn. The gentleman wounded on the oc.
casion Is WILLIAM PIsKn Y, Esq. late Anne.
rican Minister to the Court of ST. James, and
since Attorney General ofthe United States.
de commands battalion of Rifiemen lie was
severely wounded inthe arm, but not taken pri-
aoner, This gentleman observed, we'iearn, the
DAY before the engagement, that he had theo-
reticaily. and would now practically sbew the
nr7ush, his opinion relative to the questions in
dispute between tho two countries!
~ Bah Pat.
The Philadelphia Banks are considered. BY
ell men ofprcperty, business and patriotism. TO
have acted wisely in snspending specie pay.
nepu. u does not arise from any approach or
fssrof approach ofthe enemy, but from the
dranght OF money in one direction facilitating
lts exportstion. The directors Of the banks
have the public confidence, and that confidence
y the greater, because they have adopted this
saiutary measure.
Dem. Pyess.
WAsHINesoN, Sept. 10.
corr or ALSrrER xRcm vIcE.AbmfRAL
cocnRAHE TO mr.. MONROE.
His 8yitannic 1aJesty's shin, the
1onnanf, In fhe Pafur emf Rivcy,
ss 1874 august, 1914.
SIR-Hasing been called upon by the Go
vcincr General OF the Canadas to aid hin,
in carrying into -effec. measures of retalia.
ton Against the Inhabitants of the United
States, for the wanton destruction COMMITS
ted ~ their Army in Upper Canada, it has
become imperiously my duty, conformabiy
with the nature of the Governor General s
application, to issuse to the naval force un
der my command, an order TO destroy and
lay waste such towns and districts upon the
Coast, Is may be found assai,at!e.
bad hoped that this contest would have
terminated. without my being obliged to re-.
sort to seventies which are contrary To 81.
vilizcd warfare, and as IL has bern VIII, e y.
treme reluctance and concern that have
found myself compelled to adopt this system,
q devastation, shall be equally gratihet
if the conduct of the Executive of the Uni.
ted States will authorize my staying such
proceedings. BY making reparation to the
suffering inhabitants OF Upper Canada -
thereby manifesting that it the destructive
meashrespursued by their army we've ever
sanctioned, lley viii no longer be permitted
by the GoyerAmeut:
, have the honor to be, sir, with much
consideration, your most obedient humble
servant,
ALEX cocHRANE
Yiee -ddmTakund Cobin,o,.der in chitf.
ofH .lNajesfy 8 shifs and pessels
Et.on Tile North ,snlef.can sfation.
The Hon, James Monroe,
Secretary of State. &c. &c. BIC.
Washington
COPY oF.AtLETTER FROM mr.. MONACO TO
SIR ALEX. eocHRANE, yIcErADMIRAL,
&c. &c.
Detarsneu Of Siate,
Sent. 6, 1914.
SIR--I have had the honor to receive yeur
letter of the 18th of August. stating, that hav-
ing been called on by the Governor General 1
of the Cansdas, to aid him IN carrying into
effect measures of retaliation against the in
habitants of the United States, for the wan
ten desolation committed by their army in
Upper Canada, it has become your duty,