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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-03
DOMESTIC.
From tie ontario Repository efJalv 10,
DEATH OF GEN. swIF +.

We have received the orders of Major
General Brown and Brigadier Gener,l p
y. Porter, dated Queensron Heipht.,. JuIy
Ii, announcing. that on Tuesday evening.
July y, brigad err general John Swift. of Pal.
mvra, IN this county. was killed, in most
perhdious manner, by one ofthe enemy. -
Inc General had volunteered to reconnoi
tire the eneny's positions and works at Fort
George, and took with him one hupdred and
twenty men. In proceeding he captured
without firing gun, an outpost, With a cor
poral and FIVE men, one of whom. after t,eo-
ging and receiving quarters, wounded The
General by shooting him throug, the breast.
The alarm 6ccasioned by the DISCHARGE of
the gun, brought to the sf,t fifty or sixty M
the enemy, whom general Swift tn usi. mor.
tally wounded instantly attacked with suc.
Gers; but he sool fell exhausted. His Off
GERS, however, animated by mis- examnje.
led on the troops, beat and drove the enc
my into Fort George, which they approach
ed to within half mile, and then returned.
hearing their expiring General, who died
before morning. 80 f-sa f4
+ The Generals body was taken to the A :
MEXICAN side of the Niagara, and ON Wed.
nesday last, at o'clock, inferred with the
boners due to his rank -
Generdi SwItt served his country YEAR,
in the war OF the revolution and "never
was his country called Oh u lament the loss
OF iirmer patriot or a Drawer man."
Extract Of a letter, dated Head Charters.
Northern Army, Ptafss6urgh, Juty u,
1874.
The weatheris extremely cold this day,
but not much colder than might be expect
ed from this Climate. We have az agreea-
BILE place enough -The cantonment is in
view both of Pittsburgh ard Lake Cham
plain. also in view of an extensive surrounds
ing country which borders on the lake. -
We have fine water--such water suppose
Philadelphia Can hardly produce. Agreea-
bly, to che statement beor. you have the
strength Of the Fifth regiment.
Officers sick g.
- fit for duty %
--35
Non commissioned officers sick 10
-------fit for duty II
--81
priyates fit for duty $50
SO
------713
-
S2s
"There are about 8 thousand troops n
his cantonment. There are consitlersb,,
namber OF troops at Cumberland Head, a.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-03

netrated with the sentiments that dictated
I. gi'ded by the experience and assisted by
the coanc'is of many among YOU, have di-
vested the constitutional charter, which is
now to oe read. and which places on solid
bases tho prosperity Of :hr state.
Here foifous the Cossritution.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-03
Burlington, Jals %,

: ! . UHVFHfBFO1, JUIt %. "
we have no interesting intelligence from our
the conmand of CON. Macdonougf
VI Jor general Drown has been re;nfor .sd
SINCE the battle OF Cbppeway, with 1901 req,
lars from Detroit An engage nent with sne
enemy was expected to have taken place on the
eighth inst
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-03

Extracts from Hai,Sax Paoe,s to tbe 1914 ;,,,
eonfH'png London dates 10 the 6th Of 1une. Ia
days late, than BY the Gen. ArtnstyonS ar,ip-
ed ut Neu Iork -
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-03
From ne Hmm Reeister.

e va. Sunday diteraoon. passed throug!, this
place on tneir way to the Cantoon1en ar
,rreenoash, about i6J British prisoners. ta-
Ken IA tue late affair 1T Fort ErIe
n gentleman arrived here OH SUNDAY e%
ven'ng IN the western stage, VINO left Queens
ton week since. informs us that at ttat
tine Gen. Brown With AIS army was there.
ANA 'nat nothing material had lately &C.
Cured.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-03

Mr.. Bayard. and the two Secretaries, Mil.
ligan d Dallas. have Quilted London for
Client. whereit appears the negotiations will
not be delayed. Mr.. GaIlatin is YET here
but it is believed he will go immediately
The other ENJOYS proceed directly from
Gottenburgh.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-03
AMERICAN AFFAIRS.

LosDos, May 26.
The following commanders are now finally
appoIrted to Conduct the armament des ined to
act against America. Lieut.. Gems Iord iii,
and Sir Henry Clinton, Major Gems. Kempt. sir,
u. NJ. Pskenham, Robinson and Barnes TIL
army will amosntt to $4,000 men.
~ June a.
The expedition destined TO America will. we
understand be increased to $4,000 mea.
On Saturday morning tse Clinker arrived at
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MAY 90.

l. way ~
We have heard it said that an iIiustrious
lady has refused the offer of marriage made
her On the part Of the Prince of Orange. The
delay of the message which was expected to
have been sent to the Parliament on occa :
sion of this connexion, gives degree of pro
liability to the rumours which circulate on
the subject.
The brave Gen. Hill arrived in this city
yesterday, and presented himself to the min
lister, to receive instructions relative to the
command which is given him in America.
The Count LieveD, Russian Ambassador,
has recently had several interviews with the
ministers, and has often proposed the medI
alton Of his sovereign in the differences
which exist between England and the Uni
TED States.
On Saturday last, information was receiv.
ed that the King was very SERIOUSLY indis.
posed bat this day he is much better.
The plague continued to prevail at Malta,
in April.
June l..
Lord Wellington is at Madrid. He is au.
thorized by England and the Allies to treat.
Of the means for putting Spain in the state
required by the actual condition Of Europe
The new Cortes is to be called, which will
frame new constitution for Spain, conform
ably to the wishes of the people, and the af-
fairs of Europe.
At the last dates from the BraziIs, the
Prince Regent of Portugal was not prepar-
ing TO come to Europe.
The Queen of England has notified to the
wife of the Prince Of Wales, that it will he
unpleasant to meet her at Court.
June Q.
81 vessels under convoy of the Sterling
Castle, had arrived from India. She brings
very large sum in specie.
June 6.
Lord and Lady CastIereagh arrived on
Saturday last.
Lord Castlereagh was received with ac<
CARNATIONS on landing at Dover, and greet
ed in the same manner all the way to Lon.
don.
The city presents swords of 1000 guineas
value to Prince Swartzenburyh and Gen.
Butcher.
Funds--3 per cent. reduced Sc 1-8 TO S.8.
Sir Charles Stewart is appointed Ambas-
sador to the Court Of France
LICENSES REFUSED.
Lisenses for neutrals to ports of the Uni.
ted States north Of Rhode Island, have been
applied Tor and refused.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-03

-.it June z.
About eigh'een hundred recruits. yo un.
teers aud convelescents, of regs- which go
for America. will be embarked in a few days
at Portsmouth. will proceed directly for
Lcng>Iaand or Rhode Island, which ought
to be taken for depots Of the expedition a.
gainst the American merchant vessels.
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GREAT EXPEDITION roAMERrcA.

The expedition for America. drawn from
the army ofW ellington, is prepared wnh the
|greates activity. Tuesday last. the frs di
vision OF the expedition sailed from Bor-
deaux under the orders Of Gen. Robinson,
Ross and Kempt. 1t consis ed of the 5th,
9Th. 2sth 42d. +4th. 5sth. Goth. 76.h and
18th regiments. and detachment Of artil-
lery and quipa q proportioned Vice Ad>
miral Malcolm has the command of the
naval forces The subjoined regiments are
ito follow as soon as possible, viz, the f4th,
mounted Dungeons the ist battalions of the
80. 4'h, 5th. 9th. 37th, 18th. 57th, Slst. SD,
and 85th regiments, with an immense qua.
tity Vt munitions and train of artillery pro
lpcrtioned. Lit. General Hill will command
the whole. -When they shall be uni ed. they
will attack the most important part Of the
United States. having ALWAYS in view to de-
strov the naval forces and the arsenats of tn.
enemy. The marines will cooperate in ,
y decisive manner.
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INDUSTRIOUS VISITORS.

anu hi"6 vi T-uSSids anu the illuStriOuS rim
ces, and personages of their suite. entered
London yesterday at different hours and BY
diHerent routes To avoid the public notice *
attentions The crowd was imnense upon
all the points where they were expected
and fthey had attempted to have entered
upon one route they cnuid not po sibly have
advanced. The populace. however. were
very much offended that there was not a
public entry. fFslf
The Princess Charlotte has been presents
ed the Emperor of Russia. ese
Marshal Bldoher also arrived yesterday.
As sonD as he was recognised an immense
crowd followed his carriage with acclama-
tons. The Prince Regent invested him in
the presence of the people. with blue rib
bon, to which was suspended his portrait.
f June 9.
Stocks. Three per cents reduced toes
3,8 to O. SO. Om-ium 20 SO.
The Lord Mayor has invited the Foreign
Sovereigns and the Prince Regent to Ban
qnet at Guidhall. and it is said the invi,ati
on has been accepted. They have already
visited many public places. rhey hold le.
vies, at which distinguished characters are
introduced to them.
The Common Council Of London have 70.
ted swords to Marshal FOLLY and the Het-
man Platof. "
In a quarrel between the Protestants and
Roman Catholics in Shencck, Ireland, forty
or fifty persons have been killed.
MADRID, May 20,
The decree ofhi majesty II the 10Th cur.
rent, confirms the opinion of those, wh,
founded on the arrival of the king, the hope
of the return of public tranquility. rrhe ci
ties, which from zeal i'll understood, had
committed reprehensiblc excuses hasten to
return to their duty. The hing has not los,
the time which he has passed in France
His majesty has been able to find the means
of preparing the happiness of his people, in
the circumstances which seemed to inter.
dict all hope of reascending the throne of
his ancestors. We hope every thing from
his light, from his experience acquired in
misfortune, and from the wisdom of the min
istry by which he is surrounded. We see in
the midst of us some persons who return
from France. where our civil troubles had
forced them to seek an asylum. No one
has had to repent of having taken this deter
mination.
Wehave favorable news from North A.
merica The insurgents experience every
day considerable reverses. Ferdinand is a
bout to see himself, in short time, the
peac ,ful sovereign of his States in the two
hemBpheres.
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Ertyacts from the latest dates By the COM
modore Decatur.

LONDON, May 81.
Mr.: Bayard, one of the American Com,
missioners, has set out from London for
Client, the place of negotiation. Mr.. Gala
commissioner will repair thither immediately
from Gottenburgh-
A morning paper announces the names of
the generals to command the expedition to
America, reducing the force to ~ 600 men.
We are well assured as it IS possible for us
to be, that it consists Of $4,000 bayonets.
Courier.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-03

There are about 8 thousand troops
MS cantonment. There are considerable
number OF troops at Cumberland Head, a.
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LATE FOREIGN N + WS.
Bosros,'Juty &c.
FROM FRENCH PAPERS. &c.

o.. BY the passengers in the Schooner
I" Commodore Decatur" lately arrived a
Castine, from France, we have been ia 4
vored with Paris papers to June Si4-and
have made the interesting translations which
will be found In our columns.
The passengers inform that they left
Trauce on the goth of June ;--thas all was
quiet there and the Bourbon Family was
becoming more and more popular.
That ten Thousand British troops sailed
from Bordeaux for Quebec, about the Oh oil
June. convoyef by the Warspite and York
74s
Lord Wellington was at Bordeaux June
IS. aoout to proceed to England.
The Royal Oak. "a, Adm, Malcolm. had
sailed from Basque Roads, said to be bound
10 America.
American property, which had been seiz
stored. ss
The papers are filled with congra.ulatory
addresses to Louis XVIlT. from all parts Of
France.
It is said that Bonaparte's first wife, the
Empress Josephine. died on the first day OF
June last. e
Dispatches for Government were bro't
by the Commodore Decatur.
FRENCH CONSTITUTION.
The new Constitution had been adoptedi in
France, and put into operation. 1t pro- ided
n House Of Lords and House of Commons
Both branches had taken the oaths and pre-.
sented addresses to the King
The old Senator'S, not of the Peers, were
to receive pensions. The estate of the Sc
nate had been restored to the domains of the
Grown, the original proprietors of any par,
to be mdemnihed. >
The Moniteur of June7 contains a list of
the Members ofthe French House Of Peers
II consists OF l54;--eleven of them were
Marshals of Bonaparte.
az (THe Treaty Of Peace be,peen France s.
the Allied Powers Of Eu,cte, owing to its great
engfh. is deferred 1t shall appear in Saturday.
.drgus.)
Eriracts from the latest dates by the COM
modore Decatur.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-03

May 50.
On Saturday last, Information was receiv.
ed that the King was very seriously inds.
posed; bat this day he is much better.
The plague continued to prevail at Malta,
in April.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-03

The Philadelphia Gazette of Tuesday
last. says. I'VE are informed from rle oese
source, that in a few days the Pres,dcnt's
Reclamation will be issued calling Congress
together TO a,senbe on the first Monday i'm
September next"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-03

S NEw-YcRK. July 49,
COM. PERRY. the Gallant siero III lake
Erie, arrived an this city Oh Wednesday .,
vcning. -
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Wednesday, December 90


Wednesday,, December 90.
NIc Gvillard, from the Commiltee of Naval
Affairs, reported, ia part, the following reso-
luiions, which were read:
Resolved by the Senate and House Of Re-
prcsentatives OF the United S,ses of A,peri-
ca in Congress assembled, That the thanks of
Congress be, and the same ate hereby pre-
sensed 10 Captain Oliver Hazard Perry, and
through him 10 the officers, scanen, marines,
and infantry, serving as such, attached to the
squadron under his mmand, Tor the decisive
and glorious victory gained on Lskc Erie on
the 10Th of September, IN the year one thou
sand eight hundred aad thirteen, over Brit
ish squadron of superior force, commanded by
Com. Barclay.
Resolved, That The President be requested
TO cause gold medals to be struck, emblema-
tical of the action between the TWO squadrons,
and present them to Capt. Perry and Elliot. in
such manner as will be most honorable TO
them and that the President be further re-
quested, to present silver medal with sulta-
BILE emblems and devices, 10 each OF the COM
missioDed otiicees, ,ei,her OF the navy or army,
serving on board and sword To each OF the
midshipmeD and sailing masters, who so noA
bly, distinguished themselves OH that memo
liable day.
Resolved, That the President be requested
TO present a silver medal TO the nearest male
relative Of L icut. John Brooks OF The marines,
and sword TO the nearest male relations OF
Midshipmen Henry Lamb and Thomas Ciax-
ton, jr and 10 communicate TO Them the deep
;. regret which Congress feels for the loss OF
those gallant men, whose names ought 20 live
in the recollection and Affection of grateful
country, and whose conduct ought to be re-
Resolved, That months pay be al
lowed, exclusively of the commoo allowance,
TO all the petty otiit ers, scamen, marines ;, and
infaqtry serving as such, who SO sioriosly sup
ported the honor OF the American lAg, under
the orders OF their gallant commaader, on
that signal occasion.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
Priday, December 81.

Friday, December 81.
The resolution from the Senate expressive
Of the sense of Congress OF he conduct OF
Com. Perry, Capt. Elliot, and their brave as
seciates in the battle Of Lake Erie, was twice
read and committed.
A. resolatiou was also received expressive
of the high sense of the gallant conduct OF
Lieut.. WIN. Burroughs, deceased, and OF 1t.
M'Cali, and the crew OF the y. S>bTis En-
terprize in the capture OF tue BRUSH brig
Boxer /; which was also twice read and COM
miited 10 The same committee.
The Hou0 adjourned to Monday.
Monday, Janaary3
The Speaker laid before the House reports
from the Naval aud War Departments rela-
tive to the disbursements OF money In their
several departments.
Tuesday, January 4.
Mr.. Lefer:s, of New. York, presented the
petition OF sundry citizens of New-York, on
behalf of themselves and their associates,
praying the incorporation OF National Is aux,
with the capital Of 7Mrfy Millions, at sach
place as the Presid ent and Directors may de-
termine, or as shall be designated in the act
of incorpor acknowledging among other la.
duce ements to granting charter, to loan tn
government any amount not exceeding one
half OF its capital. The petition was refer
red, on motion OF Mr.. l.. 20 The com niltee OF
ways and means, by vote OF 81 10 81 in OPP
position TO the wishes Of some who desired
to refer II TO a select committee.
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From highly Respectable and authentic
source at w ashington,we last evening learned
that the communication from Lord Castle.
reagh to Mg. Secretary Munroe,by the Brain
BILE, amounts, in truth, to nothing, If nor s0orse
fhan nothing. IL is strongly believed that the
eneny calculated the despatch would resch
here the first week after the meeting Of Con-
gress, and would have the effect TO paraiizc
the proceedings OF that body. The British
cabinet supposed that the flag with the des-
patch would present TO this nation the appear
ancc of an anxious desire on thcir part for
peace, and would prevent the adoption by
Congress OF any restrictive measure on COM
mercial operations. In short, the flag was
intended 10 throw spirit of relaxation into
our political system, to damp the recruiting
service, to divide aud distract the friends of
the war and the government. Bot we feel
authorized TO say, that this noble, disinter-
esfed, magnanimous" diplomatic manGuvrc
will not relax the spiri, or the measures Of
any branch of the government 1t will, we
trust, have no effect upon tho nation, who
should be prepared TO learn that they have no
peace TO expect, excep, from the continued
vigor and triumph of our arms. The Bram-
bic will continue at Annapolis until the arri-
val of the Neptune. Bali. Ehig.
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BRITISH ACCOUNT

The BRUSH account Of The capture Of Fort
Niagara is given in a Montrcrl paper OF the
3oth ult. 1t states that il was assaulted an
hour before day highland after shor, but sc.
we're contest, il was carried with very slight
loss on their psrt--,hc American loss was 6s
killed and | S wounded, al! by the bayonet -
The remainder Of the garrison, TO the num-
bel OF $50 regulars and artillery, were made
prisoners--and 81 pieces Of ordnance were
found i'm the fort. ~.
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DEATHS.

In this town, on the 9th 'ult. Mrs. HARRIET
GARDNER, aged %, consort Of Mr. Nathan Gard
ner, Of South hngsfors, and daughter of Capt Mich
olas Webster, OF this town.
In this town, on Saturday last, Mrs MANY CLAN
MING, in the 57t year Of her age, wife Of Mr. Henry
Claiming Her sfiiction and pain in the last stage
of life extremely severe, but her Christian ,r-
tues shone brighter and brighter in death. Her SOU
was made to triumph in the bright and glorious
prospect Of blessed eternity.
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PORTSMOUTH FIRE.

PORTSMOUTH, Jan. 8.-Among the dopa-
iIons received for the relief of the sufferers by
the hre, III this town, we have heard of the
foliowiDg-From the managers Of the Boston
heatrc, 632 dollars from Tobias Lear, Esq.
200 dollars (; from the Philanthropic Fire So
cieiy In Boston, los dollars; a contribution
from the Rev. Dr.. Worcester's parish in Sa-
lem, OF 2 2 dollars; from the Hamilton Fire
Club IN Salem, $50 dolls; from Moses Brown,
ESQ. Providence, 100 dollars from the town
OF Newburyport about 1850 dollars.
The seamen on board the Congress friga,e
in many instances we arc told subscribed ten
dollars towards the relief of the sufferers by
fire. Que sailor determined TO outdo the rest
ordered yffieen dollars to be affixed to his
Eame, but was informed that he bad only
fsveipe to receive. Well, Mr.. Purser, (said
the tar down with fhrectowarts another cruise.
There is too much reason 10 believe that the
distressing Fire at Portsmouth was OCCASION
ed by some inccndiaries. A number of suspi.
cious characters were in Portsmouth at the
time of the conhsg ration. We would caution
other seaport towns to be on their guard. A
man who calls himself John Rosberry is now
IN goal in this town, on a charge OF having
stolen pocket book. A number of pocket
books, containing large sums Of money, were
stolen on the night Of the 22d ult The con.
Trajectory statements Of Rosberry are very
suspicious. He informs that he came from
Sardinia 4 years since, has been cruises in
the privateer Mareogo Of NY. in the E,oilc
Of Charlcston,an l in the Comet.-Four sus-
picious characters boarded in the vicinity Of
the town previous TO this fire all left their
lodgings about O'Clock that evening, and re-
turned home in the night; two of them left
town on the ming Of the fire, one on the
following morning, and the fourth was taken
into custody. One called himself VIM Stuart,
another Charley. There is sufficient evidence
OF an intimate connexion beimeen Rosbcrry
and person calling himself Ih King, who
was tried on charge Of stealing pocket
book, but, the evidence being circumstantial
only. was acquitted. The latter left town on
the morning after his discharge said bis
mother lived in Portland, aod that he was an
apprentice to painter in Philadelphia.
Upwards Of FIVE thousand dollars has been
calIected in the several Religious Societies Of
Boston, for the relief of the Portsmouth, ssf.
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dDarsbai'S N0ticeS.
District of Rhode Elano

DURSUANTto sund'y warrants from tho
Il Hon. DAVID l'owELL, Esq. Judge ofthe
District Court for the Rhode-lslsnd DiNric,,
Notice is hereby givcn,that there have been
hied before said Judge, the following fnlois
nations, by WILLIAM ELLkRY, Esq. Collie.
TO- Of the Customs Tor the District Of News
port viz.
An Information against the brig Langdoa
Cheves, her tackle, sc. with her cargo on
board, consisting u two hundred and sky
moys Of Salt, three pieces of blue B, osdclo,h,
one do. of mixed do. one do. of Muslin, n pare
of piece OF Stockcnct, aud three boxes tF
Rsisins.
An Information against the brig NloHysbee
tackle, Sc. with 6ftcs n barrels of Sagsr, Eve
boxes of Swectmeats, one box Of Cordials, and
two kegs Of Tamarinds.
An Information against the Swedish brig
Richard, her tackle, sc. with her cargo CIR
board, consisting Of three hundred and ti.iceu
hogsheads of Molasses, twenty y-four ticrres
and twenty -four barrels ot do. snd slxtccu
puschcons Of Rum.
An Information against the ship Caiadonic,
her tackle, SC.
Also,
An Information by JoHs CxHoovE, Com
marder of the Revenue Coitcr Y,y'iani, -
gainst the sloop Lord Wrlingson, her tackle,
&c. with her cargo o'. board, consisting OF ono
hundred bushels Of Rye.
All of said vessels and goods being for!ei'1
ed, as is aicdged in said InSorn,ations, for ,lo-
lation Of the laws of the United States.
Trial will be bad on said Informations at a
District Court 10 be holden at The Court
House in Providence Oh the first Tuesday in
February next.
u. J. PEARCE, Dehufy Marshak.
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