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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-01-29

EO71CE. -.
by virtue OF deed of trust made 20 -hc srt.
- scriber by Jesse Harris Walker, aud duly
recorded in the county court Of Buck ingharn,
for The purposes of securing the payment. OF 8
certain debt, &c. herein mentioned, will be ex-
posed to sale, OF public auction, for ready mo-
Dev, TO answer the purposes ofthe said trust, on
Saturday the Goth day ofFeb. next, at the pre-,
sent place ofresidencc of Mrs. Mary Walker,
ono Negro man named DICK, and one Negro
Woman named AGGY. Such title as IL con-
veyed to me by the trus., shall convey to the
purchaser
NICHOLAS vANSTAvERNE.
January IS, 1914. NV
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Silver-Plating s. Wire Fender
MAMIE 6CTORY

WILL be furnished at short notice, STIR
w RUP IRONS, Birdie BITS, COACH
HARNESS, LOCKS, &c. or any article o. pla-
ting, Of iron forged or of brass cast also WIRE
TENDERS, of the most elegant pattern, made
to fancy and size Wholesale purchasers CA
avail themselves Of great convenience, as tkG
terms & quality will be as good ss any regular
establishment.
@ Hands and materials have been procured
at considerable expence, Under the hope Of
success.
SULLIVAN MURDACH.
Richmond, ION Church Hill)
January IL, 1914 wat
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MOTICE

A LII persons having claims against he es.
4 n tate of the late John Gadsey, deceased, of
Chesterfield county, are requested to bring
them forward, properly authenticated, on or
before the 25lh day Of March next, otherwise
this notice will be plead in bar against such
claims as may be exhibited after that day.
Given under our hands this 27th Of January,
1914.
HENRY GADSEY.
w3l JEREMIAH HOBBS, hN orS'
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-01-29
BRITISH CRUELTY.
A.CLAXToN,

The reader. who, after perusing the following eiy
interesting extract of letter to gentleman il
this city,. can restrain the expression OF his indg
nation and horror. must be steelcd tn the voice
ofhumaniiy mud his country. On the correct
ness of the statement the reader m;y place the
utmost reliance. MS il comes from one whose vera
city is unimpeachable.
Hush Ga=.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-01-29

the employment Of Steam boats Tor purpo-
ses of public defence in harbors and waters
of the United States. The following is a CO.
py Of certificate from some of our most dis
tinguished naval officers, which is SO expli,
cit in description and so conclusive in the
judgment given m it, that no remarks of
ours are necessary and Gould not add to the
weight of the opinions given. We hope it will
meet that attention where It should. to which
its Importance entities it. aurora.
NxW>LoNDoN, Jan. S, 1914.
We. the undersigned, have this day exam
fned the model and plans of vessel of war,
submitted to Us by Robert Futfon, to carry
twenty four guns, twenty four or thirty two
Founders, and use hor shot, to be propelled
by steam at the speed Of from four to FIVE
miles an hour, without the aid of wind Or
tide. The properties of which vessel are |:
That without masts or sails, she can move
with sufficient speed-rhat her MACHINERY
being guarded, she cannot be crippled
That her sides are as thick as to be impen>
etrable to every kind of shot--Ahd in a calm,
or light breeze, she San take choice Of posi-
ton or its distance from an enemy. Con-
sidering the speed which the application of
steam has already given to heavy floating
bodies, we have full confidence, that should
such vessel move only four miles an hour,
she could under the favorable circumstances
which may always be gained over the ene>
my's vessels in our ports, harbors, bays and
aounds, be rendered more formidable to an
enemy than any kind of engine hitherto in
vented. And insuch case she would be e.
quail to the destruction of one or more Sc
vensy -fours, or of compelling it or them to
depart from our waters. we therefore, give
it as our decided opinion that it is among the
best interests of the United States, to carry
this plan into immediate execution.
(Signed) STEPHEN DECATUR.
Ia. JONES,
JBIDDLE.
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NEW 'Yonux, Jan. "a.

Sailed on Saturday morning, at 8 o'clock,
with fair wind, the cartel ship Fair American,
captain Adams, for Liverpool, carrying out
MIR. Strong, consul for the United States at
Gottenburg, and bearer OF dispatches for our
minister ut st. Petersburgh.
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.WsH YoRx, Jan. 10, 1914.

WER YORK, Jan. 10, 1914.
We, the subscribers having examined the
model of the above described vessel of war.
to be propelled by steam. do fully concur in
the above opinion of the practicabii,y and
utility of the same.
(Signed) SAML. EVANS,
.. H. PERRY,
L. WARRINGTON,
]. LEWIS.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-01-29
THE BRITISH REINFORCED.

Erraef Of letter from gentleman In
Uiitiams6urg, oafcd 24fh Jan.
This morning we received information here
that during the last evening and night the
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-01-29

TAKEN from yellow man who calls himself
William Dixon, a HUNDRED DOLLAR
NOTE which the owner may have on applying
at this Office, and paying the price of this adj
vertisement. (lml
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BALTIMORE, Jan. Is.

\. u. Il
BY letter received from Amsterdam, in
this city, Of which we give an extract below,
1t would appear that the Allies are already i'll
Holland and the emancipation of the Dut CHI
from French tyranny, may now be speedily
expected. ,-esf g.,
Gxtrac, from a letter dated Amsterdanl, 18th
November.
Here is no occurrence of any Importance
various reports circulate, and already the Dou-
ane and Employees, 1.-THE Custom hsuse and its
oficers1 have left the Hague, Leyden, and
other places Their departure has created
much uneasiness. An army is assembled on
this side the Yssel near Ainkerh and Deventer
1.-The allies being IN free near :hos- places.
according to reports generally spread. ~
The following are the names Of the members
Of Congress who voted against Mr.. Findiey's
motion of thanks TO the late Speaker, Mr. Clay,
viz. Messrs. Hanson, Crosvener, PICKERING,
Davenport, CASTOR, Lewis. Pearson. Pitlsin
and 5heffey. Bait finer.
Truitors-actual and moral.--It is truly distress
sing TO oseryc the prevalence of reasonable practi
cesi the United States. We have, perhaps, more
persons in this country so we'll nclincd the
envy that they think it no harm to aid and COM
fort him, in defiance OF universal law, than all the
world possesses. This dereliction of patriotism has
its origin in that warmth of feeling that too many Of
us have felt for every thing that is English in that
deep rooted British influence that pervades every
section of the union---that found lis way into ell
classes of soc ETY., aud penetrated into the most
cret recesses Of the heart through mediums SO sub
tie, and so multi udnous, that il was almost mpos-
sibc for the prudent to defend himself against
il. In addition these potent causes for disafec
ton and treason, high in authority, assert, aud
holy inen give scripture" to prove, that England
is the +" bulwark" OF religion, oflilery and law, s.
so strengthen and supper, our preIecton in favor
of an enemy richly deserving to be called barbara
an for his murders aud cruelties. Blue fights are
still exhibited at New London-a trsitoroas inter-
course is kept up with the shore--thc prisoners
confined in Worcester Jail have escaped, $50 donbt
by assistance from wi hout-and fire was comnu-
ncated to articles preparing for the United
States vessels ut Portsmouth. But shall man.
age these things better anon.
Sugars that sold in Boston, few weeks since for
$50 per c.pt. have been disposed ofat l6 to IL dol
lars.
.Ncmrals-Eiglt sail Of Swedish American
owners schooners were fallen in with on the Goth
Dec. from New Haven for Bermuda, laden with
live stock and provisions !But congress has dcs-
troyed" TINS 6 commerce. JYeoky Register.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-01-29
WAsHiBGToN, Jan. "a.
Cofy Of a letter from Lieufenat CLARION
TO his father, dated
Macedonian, New London. }
Jan. 10, 1914.

DEAR FATHER,-
For the two last days we
have been all anxiety: an American cap
tain returned on parole from the Families,
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Negroes for Sale

ON Tuesday the first day of February next,
~ will he sold, at public auction, before the
door of the Bell tavern, IN the city OF Richmond,
From Is to 20 likely Slaves,
belonging to the estate Of Bowler Cooke, decd,
late Of the county of Henrco, consisting of
Men, Women. Boys and Girls.
These negroes are all young, and among them
are several good house servants, washers, IRON
ers, &c. and one good weaver. They will be
sold on credit Of twelve months, and bonds
with approved securities will be required of the
purchasers; which bonds are TO carry interest
from they Jay of sale.
BOWLERF. COOKE, Ex'or of
BOWLER COOKE, Deceased.
January 26, 1914. ~
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Extract ofa letter 10 Member ofthe IFS
bly,. dared
YORK Town, Jan. "a.

lam accidentally here. and the inhabi-
tants are seriously and Il think) justly a
harmed. Two line of battle ships, one fri
gate and two briggs. with some smaller yes
sells are lying partly within the Spit. (fhe
shihs two brigs. near New Point.
(, This statement IS made by Capt. Drake
and Midshipman Guardiner. who have just
returned from accommodating The inhabi-
tants are moving their effects ard seine fami-
lies quitting Town for security. All the
families on Poquoson have removed to the
interior mill, &c.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-01-29

lrneirvs squadron (Which before consisted Of
the Dragon. ~ and two brigs off York ri>
yer and two frigates off Lynhaven) was re-
intorced by eight or ten vessels of various
sizes which are now off York river. This
morning very early ten barges were seen in
York river in its mouth going, out and it is
presumed that they had been higher up
They want wood. water and provisions. and
say they mean to have them. Our regiment
has this day been ordered to hold itself in
readiness to march at moments warning
in case they should land"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-01-29

The stories in circulation concerning differ
encc between Bunaparte aud the Frencn Senate,
&c. is wholly untrue. friend, who has seen
a Paris paper of Nov Is, assures US that the
Senate, in an address to the emperor, spoke Of
the greatest cordiaiity-to which he replied
with energy, and like philosopher, but brief
y. and signiy,ng that France, under such try.
Ing circumstances, would DC true to herself
and to posterlty.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-01-29

Why do the malignant spirits Of opposition
dcnounce Mr.. ingcrso II Because he is ris-
ing genius. They envy him. The dignity, the
logic, the leai ming, the moderation OF MIR In
gersoll, are calculated to inspire respect for
him among good men, and promise him a pro-
gress an politics and III society, which neither
the low cunning of The Federal Republican, nor
the studied invention of the honorable Mr..
Stocktoa impede.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-01-29

January Is, 1914. NV
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-06-11
FROM sAcKEr's HAnuoa.

A letter from an Officer at sacket's Harbor,
dated the 23d ult. contains the following
The whole British Hest have been living off
this harbor for several DAYS, consisting Of 4
ships and 8 briggs whether they intend aitack-
ing this place or not we have not been able to
ascertain. However. we are under no appre-
hension on the contrary, we are prepared to
give them a welcome on the same terms an last
year Should the enemy put his fort upon this
side, he may rest assured he will pay dear.
very dear for his temerity y
Maj Gen. Brown has command of the
troops at this place. and has the assistance OF
tnM experienced and valuable Officer, Brig.
Gen. Gaines. Our troops are in good healtR.
welt ofiicered, and anxious to meet the enemy.
). It may be 20 or 80 days before our feet
viii be able TO sail. owing to the blockade,
which prevents the supplies coming from os--
wego; but by the time the new "a IS ready. al,
the supplies will be received by land. TLen
no doubt the British Acct will be glad to seek
shelter under the batteries of Kingston"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-06-11

The demolition Of fort Oswego--the dear
truction of the barracks and river craft, will
have very considerable effect on the OPP
CREATIONS Of the enemy during this campaign
The harbor and fort il in almost every
respect more useful 20 the enemy than
Sackett's harbor the excellence Of the lat
ter consists only in its being better naval
station but most of the naval supplies
come by way of Oswego. All the heavy
cannon and bulky materials from Albany.
are first brought there, owing to the cheap>
ness of the water carriage. The Mohawk
river is navigable for batteaux as high as
the town Of Rome, from thence there is a
short passage, which leads to a stream that
falls into Oneida lake-after that. there is
no interruption until you arrive at the falls,
little above Oswego. Its by this river
that most of the commodities raised in the
western parts of New York state are
brought into Lake Ontario. Gennessee
riveri is almost navigable, but It embraces
comparatively small tract of country
accommodates can be brought to Sacke,t's
Harbor by any other water route--if they
are carried by land from Mohawk river,
the distance is more than 100 miles through
a wilderness. at some seasons impossible.
II consequently il evident. that il would be
highly imprudent, to let Osweeo rise again
into strength while the war continues.
Perhaps more judicious expedition
could not have been undertaken against the
enemy at any other point of his defences-i,
may probably be the precursor of ano
Their still more splendid, which short
time will deyelape.
On Wednesday evening captain Jarvoic.
arrived in town from Kingston, with the
Garrison Flag Of oswego. On Thursday i
was elegantly displayed at the porch of tn,
Government house. and at half past 2,
Royal salute was fired from the citadel il
honor of the brilliant expedition against Os
| wego.
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NEWSPAPER ACCOUNT.

albany Register Ezra, June 4.
Further particulars Of The affair at sandv
Creek.
Extract Of letter from Sac stf's Har6oy.
dated on Tuesday Lasf, Nay 81.
embrace the earliest opportunity of
giving you as accurate an account as pos.
sI6ly can &C present obtain, of an action
which took place yesterday morning, sixteen
miles from this village.
a number OF our boats, coming from
Oswego with cannon and rigsing for the new
vessels, put into Sandy Creek--being well
manned with sailors, riaemcn and Indians,
under the Com nand Of Captain Woolsey. Of
the navy who on entering the creek dis.
patched au express 70 this place tor rein.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-06-11
NEUTRAL COMPLAINTS OF THE BLOCK.

Considcrsbie complaints have been EXPRESSED
by the Allies of England, from the stoppaee
OF the neutral and fair trade Of Russian. swe.
dlsh, and Spanish merchant man, bound "a
ports IN the United States, BY the British PA.
Per sLocKADEs.
a Gentleman ~ the Stage from Newport in.
s sormss 'nat the swedish brig Little Francis,
lasses, bound to Boston. was nupnT an To-.
day morning, off Newport, by the Nimrod
siooP OF war, in consequences, as he unders tooa
OF attempting TO violate the Blockade.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-06-11
NEW York, June 2.

ny the smack Jefferson which arrived yester.
day from Sandy Hook, we learn. that an r,,sa.
day night, Privsteer Schooner nut 70 sss
bat the wind being light, she did not clear the
land and IN the morning she was discovered
AID chased by the Saturn Race. The scbr
Tor some time stood near the shore I; at length
the wind shifted suddenly to the southwark
and brought her to the windward, when il Is
supposed she effected her escape. The Race
while in chase fred 40 or 50 shot at the schoo.-
ner.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-06-11
VALUABLE PRIZES.

Arrived at Portsmouth, on Tuesday last,
priyateer schr. Fox, Brown, from cruize oil 9
wseks.-ApriI 5, she captured brig Dove from
Liverpool, N. S. with lumber, burnt. 10th. cap.
tured sclr. Friends Adventure, arrived at
Portland) 18th, captured brig Pair stran-
ger, (arriyed at Portsmouth,. INLAY 7th, cap
tured ship Jane, from Grangemouth, Scotland
IN baliasi, bound to Mirrimarch, N. S {; put on
board o prisoners aud gave her up. May 18th,
captured brig Ba,ize from Liverpool to Quebec,
iaden win dry goods, hard and glass ware, &c.
inyoiced at 10000 pounds sterling took on,
ESQ bales and truaks aad ordered her in. The
rox1hss been chased very hard, started her wa.
Ter and threw over ten of her guns She has
brought in le Prisoners--saw nothinp of The
British frigates which sailed from the bay on
Monday last.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-06-11
GEORGE WASHINGTON,
"ruE FATHER or HTS COUNTRY"


These are cast in brass and iron, as well As
the whole capital, with ITS decorations.
This monument is surnounted by qua1ri-
ga, or chariot of Victory, in which is represent.
cd the immortal Washington in military cos
tune, guided by Victory.
The interior structure Of the monument pre-
sents double wall, between which ascend the
steps that communicate with all the galleries
and the top of the column a circular space is
left in the centre, which opens a view from the
base TO the apex OF the column This aperture
descends and intersects the vault ofthe arch
way, pierced through the front of the grand Pc
destaI, by which you command an interior view
from The pavement of the street to the zocle
Of the quadriga, height Of at least 40 feet.
The eye, in looking through this dim and elon.
gated vault, is immediately arrested by light
that terminates its length--this effect is The
result OF opening the stiles oil the zocle at tie
top of the column.
irhs grand pedestal is Of graaite, the Slecora-
\tions OF msrble--tle superstructure o marble
be statue of Washington and its sccompani-
pats, in bronze.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-06-11

IHscements. The mounted dragons, under
Captain Harris the marines, under Cant.
smith /; the heavy and light artillery, unde,.
Lieutenant Colonel Mitchell, who so lately
sSnaiized themselves al Oswego, aud a few
lnfantry, were sent as reinforcement tho
they did not arrive till the business was o
YER. s.sl6 s.s.., 81, 4 d
Our commander experimenting an at
tack, placed the Rilemen and Indians in
The woods. on each side of the creek. and
sent Few raw militia, With the show of on.
posing the enemy's landing. The plan sue
|ceeded. The militia resrtated IN the first
hire, pursued by the enemy. but "a soon as
they had passed the Indians and Rifiemen.
who were in ambush, these last attacked
them IN rear, while battery of four field
p'ecss opened upon them in front. Thus
Cut of In their retreat, after 4 smart acti m
Of twenty minutes. in which they had twen,y
killed and forty or fifry wounded, the whole
force OF the enemy. one hundred and thirty
sever IN number. surrendered with their
gun boats, five in number.
One of these boats carried "a 6Slb car
ronade. one long 81. one l,n, %, onct.y,
long rs and one 2brass pieces, sna al w,,ic.,
they threw oberboard. NOT nan c,c,,ed
to carry the news to Sir James. There
were among the eneny's killed, one Lieu.
tenant OF marines and one Midshipman
among the prisoners are two post Captains.
one the commander of the Wolf. four Lieu.
tenants and Midshipmen. The British
force consisted Of sailorsiand marines Our
loss was one Indian killed and three woun.
ded. Inc prisoners we're conducted to this
place last evening by the militia.
An express has this moment arrived
bringing an account, that last night, another
gunboat from the fleet. with IS men. went
up the creek in search of their comrades
when they were attacked and captured at,
ter few shot.
The enemy have captured one of our
boats from Oswego, having On board two.
50 FOUNDERS aud an I8 inch cable. This
WIN not retard our operations. as we have
both spare cables and guns"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-06-11
I" Nor SAIL bm 6g eeyD,issioa so,eody

Our Naval Register OF this day'is enriched
with the report Of several valuable arrivals.
Among Z, them is the British brig Brillian., at
TINS port, with brilliant account oe the cruise
OF the Pryaieers Ra,tiesnake ard Scouree; the
prTAeer fox, OF Portsmouth, with $50 bales
and trunks Of goods, taken from prize y,lnS
ed at 1900 pounds s;eriing and at New York
the valuable armed schooner Chasseur. Wade.
RON long cruises aud brig Henry Glider,
Win ncr prize the Young Factor.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-06-11
WASHINGTON CITY, June 8.
A BRILLIANT EXPLOIT.

Copy ola letter from Gen. Gaines 70 the .Secre.
fa,y Of Var.
Head Quarters, Sackett's Harbor.
May 30th, 1914.
Major Apling of the first rilc regiment
with small detachment placed under his com.
mand for the purpose OF protecting the naval
stores coming from Oswego, having got safely
into Sandy Creek, was this morning attacked
ny a detachment from the British navy {: and af
ter an action OF ten minutes, beat and captured
the whole OF the enemy 5 force, without the loss
OF man excepting one Indian
The loss Of the enemyis Is killed. twenty
eight wounded, and 133 taken, with four large
and as many small boats Amongst the prison
ers are two Post Captains four Iieutensots of
the navy, one Captain Of marines and two Lieu.
tenants, and two Midshpmen. The Captain of
Marines and one Midshipman are badly wound.
ed. -'
Major Apiing's detailed report will be for
warded as soon as received.
Most respectfully, am &c.
G.P. GAINES,
49,, Brig. Gen. Comdg.
The Hon. Gen. John Armstrong,
Department of War, Washington.
Copy efa letter from Com. Cha0ncey 10 The -scye.
fary effhe Navy, d.ned
U. s. Ship Superior,
Sackett's Harbor, May 80, 1914.
SIR,
The mail being about closing, lynve on.
ly time TO state to you, that we have been 90
fortunate "a to capture four Of lie enemy's boats
at sandy Creek. heiisvc we have about 200
PRISONERS, amongst them two Captains, but
whether Post or Commanders have not vet
learnt. ~
shall have The honor Of giving you the par
ticulars tomorrow.
have the sonor to be, &c.
=, ISAAC CHAUNCEY.
Hon. VIM. Jones,
Secretary of the Navy.