davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-01-13
IMPORTANT! 1!

From the Tennessee Ciarisn, Of December IL.
THE BRITISH AT PENSACOLA,
The following letter from Col Bowyer TO
General Claiborne was forwarded by express
from him to his Excelency Governor Blount.
1t puts us in possession of news which we
have long since anticipated.
I" l7o6ile, Nop. 26.-SIR, have this mo-
Ment received a letter from Capt Alexis,
commanding the navy at Mobile Point, stating
positively, that large British expedition has
arrived at Pensacola, consisting of seven sail
of vessels and two bomb vessels. That some
briggs have 200 men on board. ] shall leave
this by IL O'Clock for the Point, with all the
troops can possibly spare from this post,
with adetcrmina,ioE to defend that post to the
utmost This will leave Molile weak and ex-
posed. have written to Lieut.. Col Russsl,
requesting him to fall back to this place with
the Sd regiment Shoold he comply, think
l shall be able 10 save this country but
should he no, feel himself justified 10 giyiag
up his present objects, fear the whole Of
this county will be lost. Should you havc
an opportunity, pray write to Col. M'Kec and
give him this Information. The commuoica-
tion to Pensacola by lacc IS cu, off by a large
body Of Indians. am, 10 haste, your's, sc.
John BOWER, L.. Col. % IgE
His EreeArney Governor Claiborne.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-01-13

Extract Of letter from Brig. Gen. Timothy Hopkins
OF the New York militia, TO Dan.ei ID. Tomkins,
Commander in Chief, &c.
Head Quarters, Bcfaioe,)
December 20. 1913 5
SIR would respectfully represent 10
your ExceiIsncy that on the morning OF yes
terday, he enemy crossed over Iitsfe below
LewstoD-'hey have burnt Lewiston, and
every house from tina, place TO within two and
half miles of Schlosser, and the Tuscarora
village is also burnt.
The last express stated, that the enemy
were fortifying on the n ountain below Sch
losser. The force Of the enemy is difIerntly
Representative is stated 10 be from four to
eight hundred regulars, and six hundred In
dlans--it is further stated that the enemy are
still crossing. The force the enemy cen
bring is not precisely known, il is probably
from 1900 to 5000, including regulars, mill
tia and Indians. Our force is about 200 reg
ulars at For, Niagara, and about | so near this
place. ! have ordered out my Brigade to
repel the invasion. am in hopes oI sue
cess with the assistance Of the militia OF Gen.
essec.
am respectfully, SIC.
+. HOPKINS, Brig. Gen.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-01-13

ALBANY, December 80.
Extract of letter from Major General Hall, COM
rnanding on ,hc Niagara frontier, to his Excei.en-
CIV Governor Tompkins, dated Head Quarters,
Niagara frontier, Dec. so, 1918, o'clock, r. Nj.
SlR-I isave only time to acknowledge the
receipt of your letter OF the 25th inst. and 10
add, that this frontier is wholly desolate. The
British crossed over, supported by strong
party Of Indians, at little before day this
morning, near Black Rock they were met
by the militia unde' my command with spirit;
but, overpowered by the numbers and disci-
pine Of The enemy, the militia gave way and
fled on every side every attempt TO rally
them was Intellectual. The eneDy's purpose
was obtained, and the Aourishing village Of
Buffalo uaS laid in ruins. The Niagara FROM
lie, now lies open and naked to our enemies.
Your judgment will direct you what is most
p oper in this emergency. / am exhausted
with fatigue, and must defer particulars ill
tomorrow. Many valuable lives are lost.
Gen DrSmmoDd, it is said, commanded
the expedition, with 1000 or 100 regulars,
200 militia, and $50 Indians Col Murray
,ook Fort Niagara, and was slightly wounded.
II is said when the enemy approached Fort
Niagara. they found the gates open, by acci-
dent or design entered and took it without
much opposition.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-01-13

The repoe,s i,om Mohie Bay and Pensa.
cola are very contradictory. genllemsfi
Immediately from The latter mentioned place
states, that toe whole force of the British.
that has appeared near Mobile Bay consists
Of the Herald sloop Of war, toe b,ig Forres.
ter, the brig Contest, and one CT two seh'rs
The hrigs ate badly manned. No BJus
iroors are On board, nos have sny lAadei
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-01-13
NORFOLK, December 90.

A few days sihce, son.e BrI;ish boats csme
on shore 10 water as usual Cap,. Lampkin,
commanding a detachment oi militia, sent a
part of his force, who drove tho boats crew
off, and stove their water casks. After this
the enemy landed IN greater force. Capt l..
marched his force agains, them, and after
nearly whole day skirmishing, the enemy
keeping up constant FIRE of grape and mus
quetry, with rockets the enemy several
times attempted to force the party under
Cap;. L. and were as often repulsed. After
dark some barges took position TO en6lade
our meh, when Capt. l.. having nearly ex-
pended al! his ammuoition, retreated. The
conduci of this little dclachmen, is represent
ed to have been very spirited.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-01-13
WAsHINGroN, January 6.


by letters received at this Office from Puts.
burgh, we learn that MAJOR General Harri-
son left that place or the st inst. for Cincin-
naii, On his way tc Detroit ; where, our cor.
respondent adds, =" his presence is much wan
ted, as the Indians once more begin 10 as
sumo hostile atlitude." We shall rejoice
TO hear that the winter has passed away with
out giving the government cause TO regret
the lenity of its conduct towards those treach-
erous savsges, since their recent subjugation.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-01-13
WAsHrNeroN, Dec. %.

WASHINGTON, Dec. %.
Extract Of letter from Governor Tompkins, to the
Secretary of War;
".i6ony, December %, 1873
Upon my arrival IN tins place to-day,
was net by AN express bringing dispatches,
of which send YOU copy. SIS,
4" The expires, further informs, that on
his arrival a, Batavia he learned from Major
Allen (thc contractors agent at Nagara) and
from Lit. I,oomis, who, with or 8 others,
had made their escape, that Fort Niagara bad
been taken by the British. The garrison
was surhrized. Capt. Leonard (lst regt. OF
artillery Mad the command; but il is rumor-
ed that he was not in the fort al the time, but
with his family somo miles cff. What be-
esme Of ihc res, Ct the garrison, those who
escaped do not know.
la consequence of this Information, Msjof
Gen. Hal. has been ordered to repair To that
frontier with as many OF his division as may
DC neces'sry to cxpei or destroy the invaders.
The Brush have with them number of
Ipdians, snd continue to sanction their massa-
cres."
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-01-13

Commodore Chsuney has proceeded to the
City Of Washios,o7.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-01-13

SIR-Haviog heard from several sources IL
liberal and erroneous statements OF the force
al Fort George wsen that post was abandoned,
and that great quantities Of arms and ammu-
nilion were destroyed, We consider 1t duty
we owe the commandan,, Gen. Mcclure, to
undeceive the people and convince them OF
the measures that were pursued The period
for which the militia had been drafted having
expired, the General held out every induce.
mcnt in his power for them to Iemain tut for
short time, he offered bounty, but neither
love Of country nor the shame of abandoning
him when ils enemy were advancing could
prevail on them to remain in consequence
of which he was left with about sixty effective
men TO maintain Fort George. The British
knowing the period when The militia tour OF
service would expire, availed themselves OF
that moment 10 eDdeavor to eetake the IRON
tier, and advanced from Burlington Heights.
The General called council of the ,emain-
der of his officers, when ii Was unanimously
agreed that the fort was not tenable with the
small remaining force. All the public pro-
petty of every description tnat was OF any vat
ue,except threeiron 2.pounders, W hich he bad
not sufficient physical force TO carry away,
land those were spiked, their carriages burnt,
and then buried in the fuins of the fort was
taken across the river 10 Fort Niagara nor
was there muskct left or a cartridge OF pow
der more than was necessary 10 blow up the
works. A considerable quantity OF property,
belonging to individuals friendly 80 US, was
also taken across and SO near was the ene-
my, that eight or ten prisoners were taken IN
assisting them to get their property this side.
AS relates TO the burning of the village Of
Newark, however dissgreeable 10 the feelings
Of the General, the act was not unauthorized,
but at the same time he conceived it necessa-
ry for the pro,ec tion of our frontier, that the
enemy ought net TO have 1t in their power to
quarter with ,heW Indian allies in the village,
and murder our citizens.
Twelve hours notice was given TO the few
Inhabitants that remained, 10 secure their
household property, ard every measure that
could be taken to alleviate their situation was
done three or four houses were left for those
who chose 10 remain; others, who might
wish to go across the river, the General order
cd quarters and rations to be provided for.
For their own i'm mediate protection, the Gen
eral has ordered out, en- masse the militia of
Niagara county.
JOHN A. ROGERS,
CAPTAIN 24h u. S. Inflniry.
JOHN WILSON,
Brigade bfejr Of Militia
DONALD FRAZER,
Liem. lS.h INF. y. Il. u. G..
Buffalo, December ls, 1918.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-01-13

GA messenger from tho Eloe is Just ar,v-
cd, with an account OF frcsh victory, gained
on the s3i ul,. over the enemy. They iom
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-03-23
MILLEpcEvILLE. March 8.

Col. Russell of the Sd Regt of Regulars
is. we understand, building boats on the A
alabama, TO ascend that river and form
junction with the other troops employed a.
gainst the Indians.
Gen. Jacksonbv this time must be at the
head of a very respectable force, not less
we should suppose than four or FIVE thousand
men, hut nearly all of them raw troops
This active and gallant officer will not re-
main idle, and we may expect before long
to hear that lie has achieved some brilliant
exploit.
The militia Of North Carolina had not
marched from Salisbury ON the 95th Of Fe
bruary--it would seem they are inn hurry
to meet che enemy; at any rate, unless they
have been delayed by insurmorntable OBJ
stacles, we can discover in their movements
nothing patriotic or praiseworthy. The
South Carolina Regiment, whose alacrity in
repairing TO the place Of rendezvous certain,
Iy does them honor, will profit by the in
struction of that excellent officer Col. Mil
ton.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-03-23
Auc VISTA, Geo. March IL

The province of'E. Florida is again re as
Stunning the appearance OF tranquility. The
Patriots having exhausted their Ways and
Means, have retired to the lands of the Lou.
chaway Indians, where they are now eDga-
ged in planting corn. An ambassador from
this band of free hooters. is now ON his way
TO the seat of the national government.
where we are very confident he will be re
ceived and treated as his audacity merits
1t will be fortunate indeed, If the unprinci
pied ravages committed near our frontier
by this lawless banditti, does not involve our
country il awar with Spain, and our south
ern frontier in all the horrors which have
recently desolated our northern. AS their
conduct is diScountenanced by government,
1t behoves all good men, who regard the
peace, happiness and honor OF their coun
try to forbid the pollution If its soil By any
of these base beeotten progeny.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-03-23
couNrERFErTINc

singular, and in one respect, successful
attempt, was made upon a bank in the city o;
Philadelphia OH Saturday last. person hava
ing the appearance OF n gentleman, accosted :,
lad IN the North western part of the city, and
offered him quarter of a dollar 10 run an en-
rand for him The boy conscnting to the an
parent gentleman, after leading him through.
several streets, and devious alleys, stoned al
the door OF respectable citizen, and gave the
lad check, telling him to go to the bank and
|brln:. the mQnay to him there. The bov per
form d the errand, received the money $3.50
and returned 10 the appointed house. On en-
curing, II Mr.. such person lived there, the
gentleman from whom he received the check
could not be found. He however left the money
with young lady belonging to the house de.
signated as tile dwelling of the owner of the
check. The brother OF the lady shortly after
wards coming in, she communicated the cir.
cumstance to him. Unable to account for SO
strange an occurrence, he Immediately went 10
the bank with the money, and upon inquiry, il
was found that the $3.50 had been obtained by
counterfeited check.
The scheme of villainy, however well
planned, and in part, successfully executed,
1t is supposed was rendered abortive By the
caution and timidity of its author. He never
meant that the boy should return to the
house designated as his dwelling but no
doubt intended TO interrupt him in his return
with the money. Fortunately, however, it
SO occurred, that the press OF the business at
the Bank detained the boy longer than is u
sual on such occasions and it is supposed,
the gentleman conterfeiter took alarm and
disappeared. Phil Gaz.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-03-23

THE General Annual Meeting of the mem
bers OF the BIBLE SOCIETY or YIacisIA, is
appointed at the Capitol in the City of Rich.
mond, on the first Tuesday in April next; at
which time and place their punctuaI attendance
is urgently requested. With permission, the
meeting will be held in the Hall of the House of
Delegates. The Rev'd. Robert j SempIe is
requested to commence with an Introductory
exhortation the Re,'d. John ID. Blair, to con-
tinue, the service of the day with prayer /; and
the Rid. John II. Rice to conclude with a
sermon appropriate 10 the occasion imnie,li>
atey after which, the annual Report Of the
Managers will be publickly read by the Re.
cording secretary.---Aii persons who may
choose TO be present are respectfully invited to
dtend.--(By Order of the Managers.
JOHN ~. RICE,
Cevesponding Secretary.
VIM. MUNFORD,
Recording Se0etary.
Richmond, Feb. IS. t5tbA.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-03-23
From IKE baltimore. Wig.

Almost every person in the community knows
that destructive fever, Of form D1vei, at l. asst
in this country, has been long and extensively
prevalent in this state. II is equally known
i,,at the sphere Of its influence is daily extern
ded. Nevertheless, a great variety, nay, con
trarie,y, exists in the methods adopted by ply
sicians in its treatment. 1t has fallen TO my
lot 10 meet with considerable number Of ca.
ses Of this very fatal fever--to have Witnessed
it's treatment by several, and TO have sscertan~
ed the opinions under which this has been re-
gulated in the hands of many physicians. The
result impresses me strongly with belief, that
this fever yields readily to medicine, but that
the appropriate remedies have been hitherto,
AZ most, but very partially administered. Under
this impression, formed, am confident, not
without the caution and deliberation due to the
occasion, j feel il my duty TO state in what chic
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-03-23

The people OF New England shall not have L
say, that WE are among their revilers I'VE nd
mre not only their dcxterity in raising onion,
ann making cheese, in roughening files and
turning dishes, but also in the making of speech
est was not, we think quite fair in certain
assembly, to take up 3 or 4 weeks in spceclli.
tying ON subject, which might have been set
tied IN or days. II was a most unconsciona-
bic waste ottime and money! Had they no re
spect to the patience Of their auditors, no re-
gard to the purses ofthcir constituents D Our
critical neighbors may say what they please,
but 1t was too dexterous a method OF picking
the pockets Of the people thereafter, 4 long.
w'nd.d speech, will put us into u cold sweat
We shall be as much afraid it, as a hayward
child is of physic.
We do not know how long Mr.. Holmes took
to deliver his speech Of The twenty.6rst februa-
ry, but It might have been gracefully and en-
phatlc'iiy given in less Than an hour-Be that
as 1t may, every paragraph in II contains con.
elusive argument; every sentence useful
moral. This specimen OF New England oratory
should be printed in large letters, and hung up
in the great chamber, with an index to it as
large as tile Speakers mace, as n model, to
shew the members how to speak, what 10 speak,
and how long to speak.
AT present, we shall only take notice of that
part OF Mr.. Holiness admirable speech ION the
Report of the Committee ofthe Legislature Of
MASSACHUSETTS, wherein he makes q most apt
and impressive reference to the sentiments OF
the immortal WAsHINorop-Its should strike
those people dumb, who, for certain purposes,
put on that great mans mantle, and dress them
selves in borrowed feathers
The sacred name of Washington (savs Mr..
IL is introduced to sanction opposition! This
report. this evil thing, is in this way to be
tranformed into an angel Of light. The mantle
OF Washington is tobe thrown OVERT, to cover
'ss deformity. How do the seditious doctrines
you inculcate, comport with his farewell ad !,
dress! Hear him ON the subject Of a dissolu
ton of the Union. ard then talk of your New
England convention. Hear him speak of loca
jealousies. and then complain of the voice of
New-Eagland being lost in the national
councils, Hear him on the mutual Deepen
dence of the several sections of the Uniton,
and then Glamour about the separate inter,
ests of the commercial States. Hear him
foretell just such Party as yours, and ex
pose their views of ambition and mower, and
| never again pervert his name to purposes
like these.-Societies bearing his name are
! scattered ever the United States, no doubt.
to break down the fabric which his hands
contributed to raise.----Yuu shelter YOUR.
selves under his name, build his sepulchre,
raise monuments to his memory, but des-
pise his councils and reject his precepts. AS
was said of religion, may BE said of him.
., Washington, what crimes have not been
| committed IN thy name
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-03-23

to the late British consul Stewart, at New
London, has been intercepted. and is in the
hands OF authority It's object. it is stated to
|us, was to request the aid IF the squadron
blockading New London and Long Island
Sound. in obtaining specie from the Usited
States. requesting the permission Tor the
passage ofneutral vessels containing that
article. 1t is also minated that the admiral
touches on other subjects: but as it will
probably appear shortly in its own shape,
we at present say no more gifts contents.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-03-23
FOR SALE.
A TEAcT of LAND,
Eyine In The county Of Poxyhofa,,

Lying in the county of Pos.hatan,
Ten miles below the Courthouse, IS from Rich.
mond. and two from Appoma,tox river, on the
waters Of Buttcrwood creek, containing 1850
acres, ofwhch three or four h,indred are wood
land. and one hundred acres of valuable Low
GROUNDS Valuable improvements, dwell
inghouse, two story high, AZ by 30, and all ne.
cessary out houses One third Of the money will
be required ii, hand from the purchaser, and
the balance in two annual instruments. Posses.
sion wiii be given at Christmas, with the privi-
lege of sowing $50 acres in small grain. Any
person wishing to purchase, will apply to the
propie.or.
EDWARD MOSELEY.
N1-rci,1Q 1914
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-03-23
RIcHMoND, Council CHAMBER,
February 25th, 1874
HIGHLY IMPORTANT TO MEN OF EN-.
. TEnDDtcE


NOTICE is hereby given, that on Saturday
Y the 2nd day OF April next, pursuant to an
act of the General Assembly of this common.
wealth, passed the 14tl, inst. will be ofiered
for lease, to the highcs, bidder, at the Armory.
in the City of Richmond, for errp not cxcee-
ding fifteen years, very valuable stream of
water. proceeding from the James River Canal,
after It's discharge from the Public Horing
Mill, 10 be used according to the provisions OF
the said act, for the purpose Of carrying on a
Wooien Manufactory-This body OF wafer has
considerable descent, flows from an incxhaus.
table source, is sufficient for the operation of
manufacturing machinery upon very extensive
scale, and it may be considered as one of the
most eligible scites in The United States, for an
establishment OF this kind. II is to be under
stood mat eapral OF at least $4,000 must
be employed i'll the said msnuiactory.
BY order OF the Executive.
WIN. ROBERTSON. C. O.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-03-23
From The .1lerandria Gazette.

Two Seameu, belonging tofhe Essex fri
gate, and who were cast away in prize
vesse'2set' in vthe Essex, somewhere "a
bout the Capes of Virginia. passed through
q. town few weeks ago. They informed,
that wiiiq thev were on board the Essex,
she touched at Valpara iso in Chill, where
she landed 10.OCO stand of arms for the use
of the Insurgents. The arms they stated
to have been taken in at New York Can
This be true Pr NE hohe so
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-03-23
Land for Sale.

THE subscriber will sell tract ofland, con.
L tanning about $50 acres, with very good
dwelling house, together with ou,houses, and
q good orchard ofvarious kinds of fruit trees
There are about acres ofgood meadow Land.
The said land is about { miles from Richmond,
living at the head OF Big branch, ear the Seven
pines, directly on the williamsburg road.-For
particulars apply to
NATHANIEL REYNOLDS.
March a. All
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-03-23
TRANSPORTATION OF TROOPS.

The passage of troops through this place
for the projection OF our eastern frontier is SO
frequent, that the spectacle has become fa-
miliar. &c ceased to be considered matter of
n vety. 1t is the least compliment however
that can be offered to the several patriotic
corps which turn opt In defence of their
country, 10 make their movement known to
their fellow citizens and as the excellent
organization of the United States Quarter
Master Department, branch of which is
established here, supplies us with the ready
means of information from official returns.
we shall hereafter present a periodical view
Of the number and discipline of citizen soldi.
ers who pass through this city. g
The following statement embraces the
number that have passed through during
the present month
Abstract Of the number Of Virginia Vo~
lunteer militia marched by this post to Nor
folk, supplied and transported by ]. Whoa
ton, ID. Q. M. General, since the list March
1914.
Capt. Geo. J. Davidsons' Artillery, ~
Capt John Coles and Capt. VIM.
Jones's Infantry, 90
Capt Thos. Cheatham's do. lis
Lieut. Wm. G. Povall's do. AZ
Capt Moses Overton's do. ITO
Capts Hays and Bailey's do. 1856
Capt. Davenport's and 1t. Pryor's
do. 60
Capts, Jos. Mauzy's and Henry
M'Clung's Artillery & Rifiemen, los
Capt. Hawkins Rifemep, * Capt.
Morris Artillery, 156
Total se7
To the above may be added Capt
Green's Infantry, marched by
Petersburg, lie
49,
Total 1918
And one troop Of horse.
Daily Comhitcr.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-03-23
Boarding Wanted,

BY Gentleman and his Lady, ina respectable
private family, in the vicinity of The Capitol
A line address to A b and left at this Office
will be Immediately attended To-
March Odd 1914 tc
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-03-23
BY Last Nights Mail

The United States Briggs Rattlesnake and
Enterprise have arrived at Wilmington,
N. e.. The official accoun. of their late
cruise will be given in the next Argus.