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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-20
From the Boston Pa riof.
CANADA PAPERS.

y On our frontpag Will be fernd an extrac,
from Halifax paper, complaining bitterly
OF the federalsstsof Boston for the honorsthey
have paid the gallant Perry. Further ex.
tracts will be found below. The British ap+
pear TO increase in their claims with every
increasing moment. One day, we mus, com
pei Mr.. Madison to evacuate the Presden-
tiaI Chair, to- make room for somebodt else
more agreeable TO his biajesfn--.one who has
a greater respect for British claims than A !.
merican rights--some one who had rather
see our Country the AFFECT and cringing co
ionies OF England, than 20 seei a Z" Free, Jn-
dependent aud Sovereign state" Not con
tent with this reQnisifion upon the Republi>
cans, the British now make requisition up :
on the Federalis;s, viz. That they shall not
be allowed the privilege ofdoipg honor to the
bravery and skill Of our gallant Naval He.
.roesi No officers, hereafter. except the of
fcers C the " fast anchored isle" such as
Hillyar, Broke, Wallis, &c. are to receive
the tribute of American applause. To men /.
ton, IN terms Of appreciation, the names Of
Decatur. Rodgers, BaiDbridge, Porter. Hull,
Perry, &c. will be high treason and the
daring rebel who shall pre- ume to do it, must
resign all hopss Of British grace
The British paragrapbists write under the
most erroneous Impressions, when tAey der
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-20
sToNINGToN NOT EAsrpoRr.

The citizens OF the little village or bo,
rough tmore strictly called StoDington Port.
at the harbor on Long Point, in the town Of
o'oninstoa) have signalized themselves A.
gam py their brave and hardy resistance to
a formidable attack from AN incendiary en-
envy. lhey we're cannonaded by Wallace
IA iI15. They are principally hardy fish.
ermen' and not willing, like our orator Nor.
RS. 70 give up the right OF drawing subsis,
senCe from the ocean. They remembered
Eassrori, lnost worthy of fame) and res
pueu 20 the suncloning officer, in a style
which we nope will be adopted ON ever
TO deal with" I''' :
Colum5ian.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-20
CHILIcoruE, Aurust =.

BY letters from the commanding officer,
at Detroit aud Maiden, date the 2ist uIt.
we learn. that a accommodating party under
the command OF Lieutenant Z. Harrison. Of
the 2sth Infantry, detached to Point an p. ait.
were attacked near that place by a body of
indians on the 18th uls. and in consequence
of their boat being grounded, ou, party
were defeated with the loss Of nine killed Sc
four wounded. Among the killed, wa. the
gallant aud enterp,ising commander of the
'rtachnent, Lieutenant Harrison ofthe 2Ssh
(hen'ucky) regiment. The deed were aft
forwards collected by party OF so men, &
honorably inferred at Fort Covins On.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-20


Bleeeker. Abraham Bloodgood, Stephen Price,
Abraham Stage, James Lovrtt, Abraham Daily.
Nliiiam sampson, john Vanderbilt, Jun. Sanl'i
Tooker, John Hone, David Bryson, Jacob
Sherred, benjamin Ferris, William Goldman,
Rensselaer, hayens, aud petei Wilson, sen. be
n committee Ia confer with such committee, as.
may be appointed by the corporation and by the
respective wards, ana in conjunction with them
10 adopt all MEASURES essential to the public
safety - $50 ~
- Resolved, That this committee correspond
with our fellow citizens in this and the neigh.
poripg states. for the purpose Of inviting them
70 'orn voluntary associations similar to those
proposed in this city.
Resofced, That the proceedings Of this
meeting be signed by the chairman and secre~
tary, and published in an the public papers of
this eitys' $50 $50.
HENRY RUTGERS, Chairman.
OLIVER WoLcoTT. Secretary. rs
During the reading Of the above address
and resolutions, the countenance of the CT
tizens indicated the most deep and concen-
trated feeling and at tn. close, the air was
rent with loud and prolonged acclamations
OF appreciation and assent. And no sooner
was the question of Adjournment put and car
ried. than each citizen retired to his Law full
occupation, and the scene of unexzmpled en-
thnsiasm instantly remained silent and unoc.
cupied. Mar Advocate.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-20
CHARLEsToN, August IL.
MATCHLESS HEROISM.
......Oceano Iibe,nus

a., WING.
we stated in our paper Of the 10th. tina,
ne schooner Santee, Captain J. ILEAytNs-
eaptured on the 9th inst by 4 barpes
ron the frigate Lacedemoniap. S.Jct.on
commander. a midshipman and a men
we're pue on board and the Santee was or
eeleu ,or bermuda. On the OH inst when
az a1'a. ~ mues from the Frigafe, in lat. 80.
%, aoou. ~ r. III the gallant LEAvIws de.
eu 10 ae'empt a REcAPrURE. He
"a concealed a brace of pistols and a a;r,,
aod with these valuable friends AID a CO.;
OF true heroism, he effected a dee1 n,h.s~a
OF and almost incredibie.--fIe roro,n-.s.s
tns action by wounding two men Ths
AT the helm received load NJ b,cL.
50 In ms RICH, leg another was knocksd
aown and slightly wounded in the he,d,
ne Mhsh'pman, whose name il I1,,,jeI' and
ene remaining two men, Immediately Weld
S .r ,hsmseive prisoners to thus galan, mar,
,ne oantee was brought into port by I he in.
ae.ia''Saolc perseverance If Cap, ain I,eavep
"Ni no o,ner assistance than that which he,
s'"iHeHea the vanqtdshed 10 aff.,rd. She
p y" every article ct ner Cargo. excepe
oo Dales OF Cotton, which were taken ON
board the Frigate.
we we're offered by Canta in Ieavir..,
ss,ght OF ms logbook; but thai ended with his
G;asp.ure--ss It required very exertion Of vi.
s"apoe ana energy TO watch the movements
q, nis reluctant companions. The above
.so's we: therefore, gathered srora the Cap.
ta'n, IN the hearing Of, and uncon,radicted
y ms Prisoners.--These prisoners were
ysr.eraay delivered to the Marshal. TO
ye~ these men, and to look at Leavins--to
see ,ne vast disparity IF hewer and size--
wou'a De sufficient 60 make the deed appear
romantic and incredible. did not our senses
Dear testimony to its truth.
mus have fUe Engdshmen been van,
tu'Sneu oy the astonishing courage Of ONE
a %EAIcAM Ii such deed had been dong
~ nnc'eht Rome, civic crown and public
nor' would have been bestowed on the
"e'0' Let all who honor daring sn.erprisc
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-20

not be ADMITTED, end mast be Immediately
re exported. In consequence of the prohi.
b.,ion of manufactured goods, our cotton
manufacturers have set to work agar, and
have already sent several large ordegs for
purchases iuro or market"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-20
VOLUNTEER CAVALRY.


;, A squadron OF cavalry from Washington
County, under the command of Major VVil,
liams, arrived In the District ON SATURDAY.
morning. -
We have seldom seen 50 f;ne sodv IS
.roeps-so well mounted and equipped and
we have every reason to b, lieye. that thew
will do their duty in the hour Of danger,
men OF the first standing, both as to talents.
weeith and character. are in their rarks
VINO nave promptly left the sweets OF do.
Mesec IRE. IN defence of the rights and Ii.
oerties OF their well beloved country
Lieutenant Colonel Tilghmsn WHO com-
mands the regiment OF cavalry, to which
Ms squadron and the ope which passed
through on Friday belong. has. with his staff:
also arrived in the District. 1'''''
WashingtoR County has dom, nor .,,,,,
BESIDES the cavalry. upwards of 1000 ,.fan.
Try nave marched from General Rineeo,J,s
o Or TOR the defence of the state. Ike
the streams from their native mountaina
aescepding in torrents, resistance to them
will be vain. ~ '"s'n
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-20
By tie Steamboat Car ofNeiitune.
FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT,

ALBANY, Aug. IL.
1t is reported by gentleman lust arriy.
sd RON the seat OF war, that Gen. Ripley
was besieged in Fort Erie by an army of [,
OF oyoo men. and that Gen. Ripley's forces
Could not exceed 5000,
n draft OF 5000 militia Is TO be made
IN all, on Monday next, and ON Thursday
New York." y
Exfroet Of iefter. from Nants, (bsy tie Sbea.
Ger dated fhe 10Th of .Jsns.
All the imported English manufactured
goods which had been put into entrepo,, will
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-20
MILITIA GENERAI. oRnra

large reinforcement Of troops having
recently arrived at Quebec, which it is the
intention OF His Excellency the commander
OF the forces,to bring immediately forward
to Montreal, and to move the same ON both
sides OF the River. His Excellcncy is pleased
hereby to direct, that the com m landing off !.
GERS OF the Sedehtary Militia, the cantains
thereof in their different parishes and other
offcers belonging thereto, as we'll az ali
Magistrates and Others whom it NAV con.
Germ, should aid and assist to the usmost Of
their power, in facilitating the march of the
said troops and the transports of their bap.
gage and Ills Excellency confidently trusts
from the known zeal end LOYALTY % his Ma
jesty's Canadian subjects. that he will no, he
disappointed in his expectation of finding
that a prompt and cheerful obedience has
been paid to his order. and that the highly
important service of,forwarding these rein.
iorcements to the places of their destination
has every where received aid and assistance
from those who have had it in their power
to afford them. 80
BY order of His Excellency the Commao.
der of the Forces. -
F.yASSAL DE MONyIEL.
Adjutant General. NJ. f.
Quebec, 9th July, 1914.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-20
SAME DArE-(FRIpArA

-, "1" 4 UATE-lFRIDAT.J
:, nave been credibiy Informed that the
brl'Isn squadron quit the neighborhood of
tne foint thus afternoon, and that it Is con
occurred the expedition will mere cease, l.,
however, have my doubts. They have re-,
moved some distance toward The HON
mocks (near Fishers Island) to Ss sure :38uut
II may be, as their situation, would he dan.
yerous 10 case of common STORM, that the
commodore chose to be safe during the
night. to SIT leisurely at his dinner, and re
turn IN the morning to his murderous snort
but be assured he Cannot succeed, further
than 10 pierce the buildings with bullet
holes. His bomb shells, his so Founders. his
Consreve rockets, have all failed him. He
dare not land, and without it the place can
not DC burnt"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-20
Quebec, 9th July, 1914.

BosToN, July 9.
From the important article under The
Halifax date. it will be seen, that part Of =
feet from Bordeaux. with three regiments of
troops under Maj. General Ross, had ARR
we'd at Bermuda en- the 22d of July. We
may expect, by every mail to hear of the
arrival OF these troops on some part of our
coast. tY -
Two other brigades of this division, a
mounting to or z thousand men, il seema
by this as well as by previous accounts, en-
tered the mouth ofthe St. Lawrence about
the oath ult. 80
tbs confirmed that Lord Hill has accep
ted the command in this quarter of the
world and is to embark at Bordeaux. Il il
treating us with some respect to oppose to
us SO dist: y, 'ished geneaL.
Datiu .4d1
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-20
From the Montreal Herald of.1,,,,, %

from the Montreal Herald ofJulu %.
We think that Me-. Madison will find
considerable m jority in both houses of Con.
gress to approve of peace with the relin.
1uishment of the Fisheries provided a ne
boundary can be satisfactorily settled and
defined. The consequence would be a res
volt OF the Il astern States, and civil war fx.
tend III every direction and it would then
oen no wonder to see our infatuated ministers.
befriending the southern states as much as
they have spare p them in the north. which.
IN truth, never deserved any mercy from the
British arms. The proud. the supercilious
n. Englanders, exultiugly boast Of Bunker
Hill, which short time may prove to have
been the blacklist day in the American ka-
lender.
|" On the 18th June, the day which gave
birth to this war, those heroes ought to ave
anticipated the abyss they would be eyentu
ally plunged into, and have given some oar.
nest to Britain of their friendship, more now.
ertoi than is implied in doubtful words =
They ought to have celebrated the anpiver.
sary OF Bunker-Hili, in 1912. by lifting arms
against Napoleon Bonaparte and lanes
Madison; which would have given CONF.
denee to the only nation that was able r.
rescue them from CALLING yoke--and 10
cherish their future prospe rity, yithoot az.
piring togoyerB them. Numerous are the
advantages which would have been readily
conceded to them, had they not beer too
self soihcient, and too much Inflated by the
booty OF past induIgeoces. Situated as they
are, IN peace or in war, their circums,an.
ees must be Pinched, from want Of COM
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-20
Nae. Inr.

Private letters from Buffalo, received in
.hivctY Saturd y, state that Com nodorc
Chauncey rad arrived at the head Of The
Lake, and lay of Niagara.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-20
wAsHrNeroSciTY, August ~ .
Exfractf'o a letter dared Point Look Cut a,
th- DIRK, dususf IL 1914

"ASHINcroNCITY, August III.
Exfrdcf5'ons fetter dared Point Look 6,.t q,
dr,k, dusuS L., 1914
The feet On Thursday last. bav;ns, h...
decreased by the absence Of one frirate. two
Digs andte small schrs. moved from Opposite
Cone river upto st Georges island. wher.. rhev
"ili be reinforced in few hours by nine sal,
rom below, which are now APPROACHING the
mouth OF Potomac, viz one seventy tour two
irigates tsarh mounting tortysix e,,os,. two
transports "a brig and ship, one e;:rb,,en q,,n
orig, and three schrs. making the force fi'St
korgs's three seyepty ,ep-sss is-,s.., ono.
ship and brig (,ransports J, one ena br;,. all
e'ght schooners. The squadron IN the P,,uxs
eht consists OF two frigates and Two terd...
the brig which has been in thar ns;phhorhnas
,or some time past, descended the bav ,o.Is,s
ners. s"P'u'eu sc"oo-
on Tuesday morning, one frieate. fvo To-,
uel s ana several bargs sptoceeded up St. Mary.
ana landed on the St. Inigocs side pIunder.S
parry OF about a thousand men, headed nv Al.
'nra Chck6urn. Three or four hundred ce
wnom took an excurs on I'm To tho t.e,,.,,
which, strange 10 tell, they did moi destro,. ~
nio'est IN any respect whatever On S,,nrds,,
they again landed on the me side or tb. r;usS
aod quietly marched through 81 Iu;eoes Na.S;,
s'nau parties collecting the stock, poultry &c
understood the inhsbitan,s Of ST. Iniroes hsys
an received some remuneration for .th,ir s,ocE
put the amount paid being quite in .deouate -
TUG Vaiue OF the proper y taken.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-20
Nxw.York. August IS.
SPIRIT OF PATRIOTISM

The zeal which, forgetting all distinctions
OF party. and amalgamating every other pc
liticaI sentiment into the Love Of Country,
is continuing lite progress. with increased en-.
ergy. The voluntary aid which has been
and is afforded, in throwing up iutrepch-
men.s on Brooklyn Heights. has extended
itself to. the children Of our patriotic bre I.
thren. Nearly 400 youths. from 70 TO Is
years OF age. were initiating the example
OF their fathers the whole Of Saturday in as
ssting to fortify fort Greene.
Our readers will also perceive that the
contributions 10 money. received ~ the Com
H'i,'ee Of Defence. are becoming very Con.
siderable
The gallant resistance which has been
made by our brethren at Stqnington, against
the dastardly attacks of The enemy, will not
De without its effect. not only on the citizens
OF New York, who are menaced: but on
those OF every other part of the nation. who
may DC similarly circoms,anced. Ii has
produced already one general sentiments
an Union OF the efforts Of all honest. men
N defence OF their Wives, their Children,
and their Firesides."
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-20
wAsHIscrox C1rr. Angas, 10.

We understand. and. we believe corrcct-
". that government have authorised loan
TO be negotiated in Europe FOR . considcra-
Die portion of the twenty five millions which
tiey were empowered to borrow BY law
u the last session of Congress. II is proba.
ole therefore that they viii not go into the
market in this country for more Of that sum
than the six millions for which they are now
receiving proposals. ~
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-20

clare that Mr.. Madison and the Southern
States would willingly relinquish the Fishe.
ries, provided every other point could be ad
Jusied. They judge Of the Southern States
oy the character of another part Of the couu-
try and conclude they would as readily
sell their country's birth rights for a mess
OF pottage," as a mercenary trader.-They
must understand the Southern people better;
and whatevermay be the case here, We are
lar from thinking that sordid lucre has stiff
led the voice ofvpatriotism- in the South
They declare that the North never descrv-
ed any mercy at the hands OF Britain and
proceed to reprimand them most severely
tor not having risen In rebellion against their
own government, and thrust their necks In
to the yoke Of Britain.
How our neighbor at the Gazette Office
will relish the castigation of his Montreal
orethernfor his momentary abandonment OF
bis Majesty's Interests, and espousal of the
American naval cause, We cannot tell : bu,
leave them to adjust the difference in their
own way" peaceably ifthey can, forcibly
1t they n.ust. "--In extenuation of our neigh
bor's crime. John Bull ought to reflcc: tina,
ne has one or two sons 10 the American na-
wy. 1t is certainly puttinga mans loyalty
20 most Cruel test. to require the total ex-
unSuishment OF the proud feelings Of a fa-
tner: should his sons. in imitation of their
brother heroes. pluck laurel from British
brows, he Is required. instead IF embracing
them with rapture, to turn from them in dis.
gust Ought Ne not to burst such disgrace,
fui letters resume the dignity of freeman,
and eaclaim with every true-hearted Anne
rican, Ts
I day. an hour, ofvirtuous liberty.
| rs worth whole eternity Of bondoge !" (
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-20
Mon raEAL., July. 80.

II sff "ioNTkEAL', July so.
Accounts are received from Gen. Rails
H. Quarters at 10 mile Greek, dated the 2sd
instant: The troops we're in good spirits,
mad daily skirmishes with the enemy, Iva VS.
to the advantage bringing many prisoners.
ne army was about being joined by the s9th
and De Wa,teville's REGIS. General Drum.
mond would arrive on the gath.
All was qniet at Kingston on the 26th.-
IL was understood that the American Fleet
would not soon put to sea, but under yery
favorable circumstances-We are happy to
learn that Sir James L. Yeo, is in e. cd
health, and has not been seriously indispcsed
as was lately reported.
Inc 10Th Regiment has marched, troops
are in motion every where---bat the public
VERY property is ignorant of the points of
their destination. -" >
on Monday the Steam Boat arrived, hav-
ing on board nearly 4Oa officers and nrivates
of the 70th Regt. We have seldom seen q
corps of finer young men.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-20
SECOND ATTACK ON sToNNING-
TON.
FROM the CORRESPONDENT. Of fAe Columbian
- NEW LaNpoN August 70.

80. NEW LONDON, August I2.
Inc force OF the enemy az Stonnington
this morning, consisted of one ~. one race
one trigate, one bomb ship renewed throw :.
ing shells yesterday at 6 o'clock in the AFTER
noon, and the firing (from the other VesseIsl
commenced this morning, at four O'CLOCK
winch was returned with the same spirit as
on the hrst attack. The brig which Law
nearest IN, was obliged to draw of in copse
quence OF the injury received from our ls
Founders. After the "a opened a Gre upon
the town. the little battery was evacuated
ana the guns removed back, as the enemv's
ours. The enemy ceased FIR
inS ABOUT IL O'Clock this forenoon, and /
n"se ocfn informed have this afternoon got
uhaer way. standing to the westward.
& am happy to relate, that during the
contest, we have not lost a man. In add;
tion to The two or three wounded. wb;cb T
mentioned is my first communicated. mr. (
more were slightly injured this morninp nv
me bursting OF a she'll Two houses were
nred ny shells. but soon extinguished The.
buildings on the Point are all standing. ,bo,
materially ihjsred. Whether ,tsssy va,
make third attempt is uncertah, :bv their
coming this way. am eli opinion they have
no IDEA OF 1t at present. ! Intended 10 men.
tion before. that during the first attack. all
the resistance was made by less than 20
men lbut they were not Pet,ipaueers. bur
real WaslkngtoRians) and that they were
short OF powder and ball.
his is one ofthe most extraordinary and
serious events which has taken place n this
quarter during the war; and the spirit and
hrmness of our country ought TO be duly an
preciated. What an overwhelming force
had the enemy. com pared with our little bat
terry! And how little have they gained or
we lost, by their wanton and unproyok ed AZ.
tack The only pretence for tn, ir SAVAGE
conduct Is, the refusal to send off the family
OF Mr.. Stewart the British consul. which
the commandment at New London decl;oed
doing until he received Instructions ar nass-
ports from government. which he had an.
Piled tor. understand this from renort
ttattwo gentlemen of Stouington, without
any authority but their own. Col, I Will.
ans and DR. X. Lord, } went OFF to the enc.
my with flag, and procured from commo.
dore Hardy written agreement thar he
would spare the town il Mrs. Stewart was
gwen up. This am told by a gentleman
who saw the instrument with the si.natnre
OF SIR Thomas. But how could the citizens
OF Stonington comply with tine Condition or
why should they be made SO dreadsu,ly res.
Ponsiole Tor its failure What a magaani-
nous foe &c.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-20
From tic acadia. { AaEtaxj Recoraler.

Mr.. HeLLAsp---It appears by one Of the
late America papers, that attribute to person
al vslor, !" in the substantial form Of" spisrdsd
and massey service of Plate" has been prsss mt
ed to Commodore PEnsS, by the Citixens ol
Boston, the large pieces Of which, bear the FOL
lowing inscription 3
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1814-06-11
ALEXANDRIA.
SATURDAY, JUNE H..
s TO sHEw
rHk vxRY AGE & BoDz or THE TIMK
us FORM AND PRESSURE.

The details of the late revolution IN
Europe, which we laid before portion
of our readers in an extra sheet, on
Thursday, are repubhshed in our paper
Of this morning, in order to give them
universal circulation amongst our friend,
In addition to these, we have been po
litely favored by the Editors of the N
York Gazette, with an extra, containing
n;ws three days later than that which
was received by the arrival at Halifax
The most prominent events announced
by this arrival, are, the departure OF
Bonaparte under a guard of 1900 men
from Fontainbleau, for his place of exile
"a sanguinary battle on the llth of A
pril between Lord Wellington and Mar
shall Soult, 10 which the former was vic
torious-and the restoration of the Ro-
man States to the Pope, and Of Tuscany
to The Grand Duke of Wurtzburg. 1t
is also said by this arrival, that Messrs.
Gallalin and Bayard were in London on
the 18th Of April: