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Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1814-01-13
THURSDAY, JANUARY !
"To 3ltss
sHR VERY AGE & Benx or THE
HIS FORM AND PRESSURE" W
TURREAU'S LETTrp

The House of Representa-,
engaged the whole of TUESDAY !,
discussion of MIR. Hanson, rss,,,,'
calling on the President for Inform,
respecting the insolent letter .e,,,
some time ago at the Depar,s.u
State from Turreau, the French "
ter. The subject excited much .,,,
& no little wa.rnth on the pat #
majority. They contended ,tans,
solutions ought not to be sdop.ed
cause the mover of them had III.
fed the object, which he exp:cu3
accomplish by them, and no pnci;
consequences could rcsull from ,h,i,
doption. They considered the .use,
proposed to be instituted, into tbs 81
~
of the conduct Of the executive, NJ;
Engagement Of his inc pendence Vic
ordinate branch of the governusn y |
therefore highly improper
The minority contcnded, t'ahe q
quiry proposcdby Mr.. Hanson, rala
innate and honorable. 1t was hih,
to know the true state of our afi.ln v
France, and the resolutions be6p
House, if adopted, would afford The @!
portuni,y Of acquiring that impogtants|
formation. They insisted, thatlhe Phi
sident was bound TO have comnunic,s|
the letter from the French miuis,.h !,
the Congress and to the people; hn
much as 1t expressed the views, leelau
and intentions Of his master, towsrd,,k
United States, aud that by the ,appr:s
sion of it, he had been guilty ofsh,i
misdemeanor, and ought to be soHs..v.
tionally proceeded against by tho H'on
After considerable debate on The Dr.
sage Of the resolutions, Mr.. Fisk clN
7. moved, that the further consider
ton OF the question be postponed d:
first Monday in March. This motrn
was nssstived by Ayes and Nays
Ayes 81. Nays H..
The question was then taken on &
adoption Of the resolutions and lss-
Yeas 80, Nays 100 Thus has sria
this important and interesting eaqulr-
and thus has another evidence bseufu'
nished to the people Of the L. s. 9th
subseryiency ofthei- rulers to the view
OF the French Despot. We say anoh'
evidence, for surely if the govsrnms;
ceaId have justified itself in relation
this humiliatipg affair, it would have
vailed itself OF SO fair an opportunity
do so. The innocent arc not afraid
scruting--the guilty only shrink frs
the light.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1814-01-13

MIR. Wright in his rhatsody upon NJ
Hanssn'S resolutions, on Tuesdsy, quo:
ed the following toast, which he asset
ed had been given By Mr.. Pickeriuga
the dinner prepared in Boston, fer til
British Minister Jackson, The Il.
anchored Isle-lhe Bulyalk OF our M
ligion." When Mr.. w. sat down, NJ
Pickering handed him piece Of pap'
upon which he bad written the real lcas
given by him upon that occasion, vSt'
Mr.. w. rose and read. 1t was "la
last anchored Isle-,he world, l's
hepe These words adds Mr., ?. !!
am wiling should be inscribed uP'A
my Tomb Stone"
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1814-01-13

After the above report was read,
no question on its merits was taken
On one side as prompt decision
as possible was wished, rs the 10th
of January was near at hand, by
which time the U. States must be
informed whether the state meant to
assume or not. Another set.ofgen-
tlrmeD, declared there was time e.
uough as it was understood that a
motion had been made in Congress
by member from this state (Mr.
Eppes) to allow one month more to
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1814-01-13
GENERAL ORDERS.
Head Quarters, Fort Niagara.
- Dao 40 1oia

"a. DEC. II, 1873.
3 CAPTAIN Leonard will, as soon as
possible, have a proportion of hand
preaades ia the different Block
houses, and give directions to the Of
fieers of the infantry where they
should be posted with their NEW, in
case Of an attack-aad should they
not he able to maintain the oatworks,
to repair to the Block and mass
houses; and have every thing ar
ranged in such manner as though
he expected an immediate attack
Much is expected Of Captain Leo
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-01-20

nard left the Fort about II o'clock, p. VI. 1
am assured that he has since given himself
up TO ihe enemy and that he and his family
are now on the Cansdian side OF the Strait"
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-01-20
I'm hagsisA QaaEer nor d rakirg Tr-u.oa.

I'm EagsisL Qaate, NOR 81 tsaking Treusoa
A Quaker going hssenger in one Of the Ferry.
Boats between l.eith and Kinghorn, bottle Of Gin
was produced by ors of the sailors, out of which
the King Was drsnk-bat when it came to the Qua
ker. he drsrk "to thqK King whcm the Lord Iove;h"
"D-n your SOUL" sats one Of the ssilors {" that is
40, King C;eorgc"-'iYcs, verify, fricnd,n replied
the Quaker 1" aud ihbtl hast said is"
The French privsisa Nerus. from erui-e Of three
weeks. .returped 20 Bordeaux in October, ,havpg cap
,ored siNIEE sslrF vessels, rsrs of whcs-vere
destro,ed
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-01-20

al Majesty. this proposition should be accept
ed, the Prince Regent would prefer that the
conferences should be held at London, on ac-
count Of the facilities which it would give TO
the discussion.
But if this choice should meet with insu-
perabIe obstacles, his Royal Highness would
consent TO substitute Gottenbarg, as the plact
neares, to England. The Undersigned, &c.
(Signedi CATHCARl.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-01-20
CONGRESS.


gSIsqsEN4s coScRsss s4r,sD SESSION.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-07-23

We are informed that letter from Havanna.
states as tact, that All officer had arrived at
that place from General Potion, announcing h,
adhesion to Louis 18th, and thai he had hoist
ed the white flag.
u Bah. PAPER.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-07-23
"THE ESSEX

t1IJ ". .t
When an article, copied from an EngyisI,
paper, announcing AN admiralty order to
his majesty's ships in the South Sea, (for
such an order could be issued from no other
source) directing them TO respect no neutral
port, in which the Essex should be found
was seen, it was believed to be only the
frothy folly of some ideot editor or the un.
principled ebullition of some jacoin scoun.
drel, who wished, at single blow, to pros
trate main pillar in the beautiful edifce of
international laws But the noxt mail bro'r
US the melancholy intelligence, that the en-
envy is carrying Into effect his new order, in
contempt of the immemorial usage and es-
tabished law of civilized nations.
The Phoebe ard Cherub arrived off VAL
paraiso, ard we're permitted to approach
the town as friends 1t was so understood
by all parties. The noble and gallant Por
ter, challenged the Phoebe The Phoebe is
SO, carrying long ISIS. ard the Essex SO.
carrying short 32s, or carronades. The en-
emy's ship had the advantage of one hun
dred men. The challenge was refused by
an officer, under the Gag Of nation, who
challenges and beats all other nations in e :
quail combat. Captain Porter reconnoitred !;
Thought the enemy to leeward. and procee.
ded to sea. He was deceived; for the en-.
envy had the weather gage. His ship, du,.
ring the day, was crippled in squat, and
he used all his efforts to return to neutral
ground. before the enemy, more than dou-
bic his force both in metal and men, could
assail him. Had he not vainly imagined
that the honor Of the officers would not vio~
late a known and fundamental principle, he
could have run his ship on shore, fired her,
and saved his brave officers and men. Des.
tiny decrecd otherwise, and Porter has tolt
story which will convey his name to the
end Of time. More than two hours and a
halt, the little Essex, ar anchor, held at bay
more than double her force the enemy ha,
wing an election Of distances and positions.
for both his ships
The Phoebe assumed her position on the
larboard quarter, and the Cherub hers on
the starboard bow of the Essex. From
these advantageous positions " the tight LIT.
lie ship" compelled them both to retire to
repair damage. The enemy then assumed
nearly the same positions, at long shot and
OF course. our carronades would not tell
Here he CALAMITY CALLED as.
What will men Of truth, honor and prin.
ciple, in both hemispberes, say of this gicto-
ry! Thcywill say what every Intelligent and
honest man said of the infamy Of Napoleon
in violating a neutral dominion to destroy
his Bourbon enemy. What would have been
said of the gallant Porter is he had destoy-
ed the Phoebe and Cherub in the harbor OF
Valparaiso, crippled at anchor, by fire ships
or torpedoes Every tyro in the principles
OF public law would have answered, in the
language OF Shakespear's spirited amelia:
LET Justice put in every honest hand
I" A Wh1't" issh such rsseal,, naked, tbro'
"1he world"
Boston Gaz.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-07-23
WASHING TOW CIrY. JuIv Is.


The enemy 6elozo The British squadron
recently the Bay, availlng Itself of its wings,
moves about froH, point to point, from river
to river, and bv this frequent motion induces
belief that there is more than one such
squadron in the Bay. The enemy has pro-
badly now entered the Potomac for toe purr
pose OF watering only, as he has very few
small vessels with him, and connot ascend
the riv,'i higher thai Ladders ferry, gwen in
the smallest of his larger vessels The force
now in the Potomac is evidently the same
whose appearance (on Saturday and Sunday
in such force in the moath of the Pa;uxent.
caused the late requisition from the District,
and the Cal! for the militia of Prince George
and Charles Counties. The force of the en-.
envy and of its means of offence being now
better understood. we hope to hear that our
troops are speedily recalled to their families,
whose apprehensions have been, as we think,
rather unnecessarily excited on the present
occasion.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-07-23
From the { 6lumbian.

What destroyed Athens Faction within
united 70 force from without. Any one who
will read the picture of the A.henians as
drawn by Demosthenes a,thatt time, must be
struck with the strong resemblance in our
own countrymen. They arerepresented by
the orator rs supine, engaged rather inwatch>
ing The signs of the times, than in prepar-,
ing for defence. One asks if Philip he dead /.
No, says another, but he is SICK. Thus,
we at one moment hear of a body of troops
being dispatched to the SOUTH and immedi-
ately we falls disputing whether they "a
amount to fifteen thousand or twenty five
thousand Z; whether duke Wellington is to
command them or not. Not a word about
raising the adequate number for defence.
Again, we are told that Cochrane is a !,
bout sailing from Bermuda. with ten ships
OF the line--we are sure he is coming 20
some part OF our coast bu, in the plenitude
OF our wisdom. we quarrel with the account,
and say we are sure he cannot have more
than two
Is this the land of liberty Is this the land
which has so often exclaimed, " millions
for deience--pot a cent for tributv?'
Let as look at facts. England is at war
with us. She now is at leisure to pursue
thai war undisturbed Our business is
theretore to prepare every possible means to
Iepel her. Yes ; to repel her. She will
invade us, we may be sure. And will not
the fear Of foreign invasion quicken us To.
action.
What destroyed Poland Faction in her
diet What will destroy us, II we are de
stroyed Faction. Every thing capable of
increasing party heat and local anmosity
Wi. be employed. Discord is Infused into
US every day by these hif'elings.
One tries to make us believe that the war
is a war CT the administrator, not of the
people. 1sis then true, that cur citizens be
ing enthfal.ed by British g my rmidons," is
no attack on the people In Rome's days,
single citizens liberty was thought suffi>
Gent treasure TO call for the protection of
the nation. In our days, if few are stolen,
no natter, say some--'tis not worth while
n quarrel about it. This is ipst ike the
fri oDs, III ancient times, when the Danes
demanded tribute. Oh well we will give
you SO much, it you will only go home, and
let us pursue our business quietly. Again
they conc. demanding mole exorbitantly.--
Again their demand was paid, Till not only
the property but the persons OF the peace
ful towards, became prey.
Let US yield TO England the RICH, to take
row and thea a few seamen, through appar.
eit mistake in little time We shall End
then press gargsiu cur own harbors. Az
erosion must " resisted in the commence.
II ent, or il viii perpetusliy grow. a bri5ed
slemy will never be satisfied iii he has all.
nor even then.
Bat impressment or no impressment, we
are now invaded. The only question then
rs, shall We be recolonized, or shall we re,
main free9 OSCAR.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-07-23

celebrating
Ri. =. Undoubtedly.
Tr. B. Thought that all alien enemies
had been sent out Of New York.
b. J.. Well, and what then!
TT. b. One of the consequences o. the
great event you have been reading about,
will be, tina. England will now be able to
direct her whole marine and land force a
sainst America, and thought that none but
alien enemies would rejoice at that.
bL l.. tell you once for all, they were
real Americans. VIII you hear some of
their toasts?
If b Had you in place of real said roy
al Americans. you would probably have been
nearer the truth but let us hear few of
the toasts.
Bl, l.. (reads) "The emperor of Ru.
STA, the de!iverer OF Europa bright exam.
pie of wisdom, fortitude, and perseverance,.
IN adversely but still more illustrious by
cieuency. justice. and moderation, in pros-
perity-" Now is not that good toast
Tr, b. Ii true, it is an excellent one
Can ysu inform me whether the emperor OF
Russia has given up his part of Poland
81. l.: What do YOU mean by his part of
Poland.
Ir. b. Why, I mean, that some years a
go, the empress of Russia, emperor Of Ger
many, and the king Of Prussia, each helped
themselves to slice of Poland !; and as the
toast calls him the deliverer of Europe, l
did not know but that Poland had been re-
stored to its ancient form of government.
| 81. l.. Well, perhaps, so it may; but
hear good American toast (reads) "a,
merica, sole exception in the Christianworld,
may she sson be restored to the family of ma
tions."
Tr. B. Was that toast given by an A.
Bl. L. twas given by. Mr.. Morris, the
orator OF the day, and is, l think, an excel
lent toast.
| Tr. B. 1t is certainly royal toast.-
What does he mean by (" sole exception in
the Christian worldl"
81. l.. Oh he means-the meaning is
lit implies-I cannot precisely say
what the meaning is.
Ir. b. But you know what the meaning
of the word " restore"is
Ri. l.. Oh yes, it means-as If one
should say restore.
Tr. b. I'll tell you what it means :: it in.
Inmates in the toast, that America, once be.
longed to the family of nations. otherwise, in.
stead of restored, he would have said admir-,
ted Now, America, some thirty eight
years ago, was member of the British ia
miiy, and OF course, OF the family of nations.
Does Mr.. Morris wish her restored to the
privileges, she epjoyed She is the only in
dependent republic in the " christian world"
and in this sense. and this only she is the
sole exceptions" Does Mr.. Morris wish
for monarchical government
b. l.. Oh no; he merely means that
she is the only nation now at war, and wish
es for speedy peace.
Tr. B Is not England at war also, and
if so, how can America be the sole except.
on.
81. L. Really don't like such close
Questions, and shall therefore leave your
company.
Tr. b. Il do desire we may be better
srangess."
ExEUNT.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-07-23


81 ,he Eri,sh naval character. With al their |
native bravery and honor, every consideration
he's been sacrificed To- political expediency by
the government ona any special occasion. The
seizure aud destruction of whole fleets of Butch,
Spanish, Danish, and French vessels, often in
neutral ports, even in times ofpeace---are but
nems in the grand catalogue Of infamous a.
buses, for which day Of retribution must some
time arrive. Nor is the seizure Of the Essex Of
such magnitude as to be more than mere drop
IN the great ocean of British iniquity. Let il
be remembered, however, that the Essex was
taken IN the por, o. Valparaiso, under the guns
OF two forts, within pistol shot OF the shore"
therefore iuccntrovcrtibly within the jurisdicti-
on of a neutral power. If the Spanish govern
ment connived at the seizure-ifit has not the
apirit and independence to resent SO nagrant an
outrage upon its neutrality-the act is no less
a violation OF national Law, disgraceful to the
character of the enemy, demanding restitution,
and claiming the attention of the American go.
vernment.
In the mere loss Of the Essex, we see nothing
TO excite our chagrin. She made glorious, an
unparalleled defence against the outrageous at
tack OF far superior force. But the indigna-
ton of every American must be excited at al
act SO contrary to al; maxims OF law and JUS
tice-more especially the cruel, cowardiy and
unnecessary slaughter OF our brave tars, with
which it was attended.
From England. however, what have we now
20 expect but continued VIC alton of all law
human and divine Can that government which
is perfdious in peace, be other than terocious
cruel and unjust in war we have seen much
and, il peace is not concluded, shall soon sec
more of British character. The time, perhaps
is not distant when there can be 40 difference
OF sentiment among us Except with traitors
and British agents. respecting GO the humanit,
magnanimity and JUSTICE of Great Britain
Aetuated against us ~ principles Of the mos'
'nyeterate comm rciAl jealousy, while hostili-
ties are continued, she will not restrain the de-
mon OF destruction; but viii endeavor by eve
~ means TO enforce our submission, and make
us sensible of Our error in having dared to con
tend for free trade and sailors rights" and to
Become her rival upon the ocean.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-07-23
FROM TIRE SAME.
A Dialogue between True Blue and Blu

a Dialogue between True Blue and Blue
Light.
True Blue. Good morrow, neighbor Blue
Light, what news have you goti
Blue Light. Oh : great news Have
you seen he n. Y. Evening Postf
Tr. Il. No.
III. l.. Then I'll read it for you. (reads)
"Ou Wednesday, at half past 4 o'clock r.
M. about 500 gentlemen of the first respec-
liability in cur city, sat down to sumptuous
dinner, provided at Wsshington-Hall, for
the purpose OF concluding the celebration of
the most JOY Gus event the civilized world e.
yer yet,witnessed."
Tr. y. There must be some mistake in
that paragraph /; the fourth Of July was on
Monday, and not on Wednesday, as YOU
u. We just rea0.
B. l.. The fourth of JuIyi What Of the
fourth of July>
rr. b. We're you not reading about the
&c .ebration Of IT.?
III. l.. No; by no means
Tr. b. You certainly mentioned, I" the
rc,tjfyous event the civilized world ever
SO witnessed :" but perhaps the printer
meant the reformation.
BL l. No, no; but let me read out the
piece, (readsl 1.-The delyerance Of Europe
from the impending horrors Of military
des .,otism."
Tr. =. And so the defeat of Bonaparte,
md restoration Of hereditary monarchy in
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-07-23
PRovIpENcE, Il. l. July 9.

since our last, the good town of Prov-
dence" has notified its adhesion" to the
general cause ; 1t has taken measures of der
fence against the common enemy. At a
town meeting on Saturday afternoon last.
twenty thousand dollars were unanimously
appropriated to defray tire expense Of erect
ing batteries at the mouth of our harbor.
and garrisoning them with soldiers. This is
as it should be. We must prepare to de.
fend ourselves, or remain at the mercy of
the enemy, aud we are glad to find that the
idea OF british magnanimi,y is exploded, e..
ven IN this loyal town. We say that we
must prepare to defend ourselves, for the
conduct OF our state rulers towards the Gem
eral Government having almost precluded
the nope OF any protection from that ouarS
ter aud their own dread of the boss of pop
uiarity rendering them unwilling to take the
responsibility on themselves, the inhabitants
oi froVicence must now put their hands in
their pockets, and pay tor those very defens
ces, which had our rulers Complied with the
acquisitions of their constitutional superiors.
aud received with thaakfulness what was
generously offered, would have been cheer
fully supp led, their erection scientifically
directed, ard the expense literally betrayed
from the continental Golfers. Wcll---no
matter" sweet are the lessons of adverse
" lit strue, we shall buy experience of the
consequences Of misconduct and i'll policy
pretty dearly but shalt learn by it, our dus
~ on future similar occasions and perhaps
1t will teach us 70 elect better men ---meu
WAC Know how to obey, as well as to com
mand.
Put thine own shoulders to the wheel,
and then call upon Hercules and he will as.
sist thee"
we understand, that an application has
been made to General Gushing, of the u. S.
arn'y, commanding this military district, for
ordnance to be placed in the forts which
are erecting and will shortly be Completed
at Fisld's Point and that he has promptly
complied with the request, aad given the re
quisitc orders for the supply.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-07-23
OFFICIAL.
Copy Of a ietter from Mgor General Brotvn to
the Secretary Of Var, dafcd
Head Quarters, (Chippewa PIains,)


July 9TH, 1914.
Dear Sir--On the Cd inst. issued nv orders
for crossing tho Niagara river, and made the
arrangements deemed necessary for securing
the garrison of Fort Eric. On the Sd, that
post surrendered at s. Y. NJ. Our loss in this
affair was OF the 25th regt under Major Jes-
sup, OF Brig Gen. SCOTS brigade, wounded -
have enclosed return ofthe prisoners, of the
ordnance, and ordnance stores captured.
TO secure my rear, have placed garrison
IN this fort, and requested Captain Kennedy TO
station his vessels near the post.
On the morning of the 4ti, Brig. Gen. Scott,
with his brigade and corps of artillery, was
ordered to advance towards Chippewa, and be
governed by circumstances; taking care to Sc
cure good military position for the night
After some skirmishDg with the enemy, he Sc.
lected this plain with the eye OF soldier,
his right resting on I've river, and rsvine be-
ing IN iroht. Al II at night, joined him with
the reserve under Gen. Ripley, our field and
battering train, and corps of artillery under Ma,
Jor Hindmon. General Porter arrived the mel
morning with part Of the New York
pennsylvania volunteers, and some OF the W.
ors of the Six Nations.
Early in the morning of the 5th, the
commenced petty war upon our pickle
as he was INDUCED, his presumption inc,
by noon he Showed himself on the left OF
terror line, and attacked one of our p
it was returning to camp.
Capt. Treat, who commanded it, ret
gracefully, leaving wounded man
ground. Capt. BIddle of the artilIery
near the scene, impellcd BY feelings II
norabie to him as soldier and officer
ly assumed the comnaDd of this picket
back TO the wounded man, and broueh,
the field. ordered Capt. Treat ON tbe
retire from the army, and as am anxio
no ofiicsr shall remain u,.et INV cornms