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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-27
William WiLLBURN,
Notice is hereby Given,
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Nyf1AT separate Proposals will be receiy-
Il ed at the Office of the Secretary for the
Department of War, until IL o'clock at noon
or Saturday. the last day OF December next,
for the supply of all rations i.iatmay be re-
,.quired for the use of the United States
from the Isl daylof June, 1915, inclusive, to
the lst day Of June. 1916. within the states,
| territories, and. districts following viz.
tst. At Detroit, Northumberland, Fort
Wayne, Chikago, and their Immediate vicin.
tiles. & at any place or pieces where troops.
are or may be stationed. marched or re
GRATED, within the territory of Michigan,
state Of Ohio.
I'd. At-any place or places where troops
are OF may be stationed. marched or re-
cruitsd within the state OF Kentucky & Ten.
nesses-
3D., At any place or places where troops
are or may be stationed. marched or secruit-
ed within the Illinois, Indiana and Missouri
territories.
9TH. Atany place or places where troops
are or may be stationed, marched or recrait-
ed within the Mississippi territory, the state
of Louisiana and their vicinites north of the
Gulph of Mexico. ~
5th. AT any place or places where troops
are or may be stationed, marched or re-
cruited within the district OF Maine & stare
of New Hampshire and their northern vi.
entities.
9th. At any place or places where troops
are or may be stationed, marched or re.
cruited within the state of Vermont and its
northern vicinity.
7ih. Atany place or places where troops
are or may be stationed, marched or re>
cruitLd within the state of Massachusetts,.
o. ~ A. ~. IL.
are or may be stationed. marched rr recruit.
ed within the states of Connecticut 9, Rhode
Island.
9th. At any place or places where troops
are oriinay be stationed, marched or rer
croited within the state of New-York and
its northern vicinity aud western.
10,h. At any place or places where troops
are or may be stationed, marched or recruit
ed in the state Of NewrJersey.
At any place or places wheretroops are
or may be stationed. marched or re.
cruited within the state OF Pennsylvania.
18th. Al any place or places where troops
are or may be stationed, marched or recruit.
ed within the states Of Maryland, Delaware
and District of Columbia
18th. AT aoy p lace or places where troops
are or may be stationed, marched or recruit,
ed within the state of Virginia.
14,h. At any place or places where troops
are or may be stationed, marched or recruit
ed within the state Of North Carolina.
18th. At any place or places where troops
are or may he stationed. marched or re.
'cruited within the limits Of the state of
Georgia and its southern vicinity.
a ration to consist Of one pound and one
|quarter Of beef, or three quarters of a pound
of ssited pork. eighteen ounces Of bread or
four, one gill of rum, whiskey or brandy,
and al The rate of two quarts of salt, four
J quarts Of vinegar, four pounds Of soap, and
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-27
For Sale

rEsHE small farm on which the subscriber
now resides. The purchase would suit
a family in quest of healthy and tranquil
retreat especially, as the usua. requisites
OF negroes, horses, live stock, agriculture,
implements, provisions of different kiAdsl
household and kitchen furniture. &c. might,
1T desired, be obtained at the same time.
The buildings are new and substantial, and,
though not entirely finished, uncommonly
satisfactory. A due proportion Of the land
hasjust been cleared, OF which about Is J.
cres were, early last sprirg, sowed in clover.
Part of an adjacent estate, shortly to be,sold,
might eventually be annexed to this small
farm. which contains only one hundred and
sixty one acres. Beauty of prospect, salu-
trity of air and water, convenience OF land
and river carriage to, and from Richmond,
and proximity to Milton, where post Of.
nee and several stores are kept, further re
commend the spot. The terms will be ac-
commodating.
Apply to L. Fl. GIRARDIN.
Glenmore, near Milton, Albemarle
County, Va. August 9th, 1914.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-27
COMMUNICATIVE.

A CAMP MEETING will be held in
"a Gloucester Circuit in King and Queen
county ION the land Of Mr. John Crane, az
bout IL miles from the Court House, q
North West course: Commencing on Thurs
Gay the 18Th of September mex, superin-
tended 10y the Revd. James Boyd, r. F. The
grounds judiciously chosen. in a lovely grove
lon an efninence, so as to have a dry Enr
caRpmfnt, should 1t be amended with rain)
under lofty oaks, whose owering tops, and
spreading branches, will shield the auditory
from the bright rays, aud scorching beans
Of che meridian sun. 1t abounds with good
water, and Pasturage Convenient. X is cha
ritably hoped, and reasonably expected, that
all those of our friends and btetbreu, that
live convenient, who feel for the cause Of
God, aud wish, asd pray for the pro lperity
of Zion, will not be BACKYARD in Coming
with their Tents, to accommodate distant
brethren. Transient, as well as local, and
our Bautist brethren, are invited to come
up to The help OF the Lord, against the nigh
~. Where We hope to see eminent dis.
plays OF divine power amongst SAINTS and
Sinners; and feel the benign epauence Of a
Glorious Redeemer.
18th August. tdm
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-27

With bitter and indignant feelings we
take up the pen to record the triumph of the
enemy. They have sncct eded, contrary to
all depreciation. in penetrating to Washington
City and ON Wednesday afternoon about 4
O'Clock the Capitol of the American Repub-
nc was blown up, and the Metropolis Of the
United States consigned TO the flames. y
Fatal. fatal apathy! monstrous, sacidsl
neglect! Why would rot the American go
vernment cover their Capital with sufficient
defence There was an aeon + abou. ff-
teen minutes, we learn, bat-the militia has
tily drawn.t together. ignorant of the elemen
tary principles of military movement, were
routed by the severe shock they experien
ced, and driven in tumuit from the field.
BY gentleman who arrived in this Morns
ing's Stage and who left Washington after
the British had reached the Capitol, we
learn, that in the short conflict which TOOK
rlace, tie Baltimore trouPs nobiy distin4
euisaetl themselves--but in vain--after suf.
tering severely they were forced to retire
before the numbecsaHd discipline of the e.
nemy-Mr. afadison, Mr.. S,caroe, &c, we're
nthe sssion--Lord Hill in person CON-
marded the enemy--Every thing is IRE
vricvably lost at Washington -all. all des-
t,cyed. q
Shall we not take warning, and Instantly,
by the fate of Washing,orr yes, certainly--
Our entire population must turn out and
make desperate stand in defence of all that
is sacred and dear to the human heart. 8
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-27

NOTICE is HEREBY gwen that Christie
~ pher Macpherson's Pamphlet on the
Millennium, dased 4th June 1911, and the
Word OF God to the world in an address da.
ted 18th June. and 18th July 1914, foretelling
the downfall Of the City of London, and the
destruction OF the British Navy.-may be
bad from John Jackson, Grocer; Mr.. Cow
per, Barber-Mr. Yancey. Barber-Reuben
Morton. Barber-and Mr.. Henderson, Bar.
Der -Richmond-an from Robert smith,
Grocer--and Hannabal Prince, Barber, Of
Manchester; and of Graham Bell, Hack
owner, and James CoIston, Barber, of Pc
tersburg. Orders for quantity will be
particularly attended to. The Pamphlet IS
cents,the Address IL Cents.
Richmond. 28th July, 1914.
w8,w..
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-27
BLYTHE GOVERNOR,
A PROCLAMATION.

AyING received Intelligence that the Enemy possession Of
or Wednesday the Oath instant and dcina
oa Of pas or private property entirely destroyed that every
TO believe that the other towns the Dct
to- they have got already udergon the fate
that town WITH like that bis
warfare; that the contrary it is plainly his
ire sword, the which
that Mem
Government command, People voluntarily afford
hay therefore thought to issue this
the good of this Commonwealth that effort
70 eaody the militia and by all possible provide
addition thereto the aid Of Volunteers Of every description from
The earnestly call all capable Of bearing
ne s and without families to repair the standard
he parents Let all Volunteers bring with
them to the City Of hereby their place Of
recommended
the Executive win of
allow itself to fear that the People will be wanting themselves
DONE AT RICHMOND this 26h Of august, Thousand
e. Sd Eight Kindred and Fourteen Of Commonwealth the
Thirty.stnh.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-27
Wants a Situation,
ISL BREWERJ

A YOUNG Man who has served regular
"A apprenticeship to the profession in Phi a.
delphia, is perfectly acquainted with Brewing
OF Porter, Ale and Beer, and every branch Of
the business is every way adequate to the SUI
perintendance of a Brew house, and for capa-
biiity and character can give the most respec.
table and satisfactory reference. Those desir-
GUS sfplacing their aapi,al in lucrative chan.
mel by the establishment OF Brewery, or those
willing to employ him in one already establish.
ed, will find this advertisement an object Of
their consideration. Letters post paid, adj
dressed to David Breintnall, No. IL, south Sc
venth street Philadelphia, will be irnmed ateIs
attended 20 (6t) J,uv al
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-27
Valuable Land for Sale.

" WILL SELL a small Tract of Land.
u containing about 800 acres, adjoining and
part OF the tract on which now live; there
IS small plantation cleared on the place,
(sufiicient for or hands, mostly fresh and
in good cropping order. The place lays
pretty well, Is well timbered and watered,
m healthy and agreeable neighborhood,
and convenient to market.--A great part Of
this land is thought to be excellent Tobacco
Land.--If not sold by the first of October, it
will on that day be rented for the ensuing
year.--For terms apply to me, living near
Wiilis's Mountain, in the County of Buck.
ingham.
BOILING.
August 10, 1914. (wst)
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-27
Mr. JANcs,s rooy.

This exquisite machine has bee, visited BY num-
hers, and the more il is seen, the il is admir-
ed. The proprietor for this state wishes to sell out
his patent right in shares 10 a company-and VIC
hsve little doubt, that If they will be content with
moderate price tor he use oft (say 500 andi can
be built reasonable terms (say 4e) it will
extremely TO .her own profit, as we'll as that o he
public. With the aid OF Carling and Spinning Ma
chimes, which are graduslv gettrgiu use, we shah
manufacture our own stufs cheaply, as to super
cedc. in considerable degree, the same qualities
OF European fabrics. tsr
MIR. Richard Harris (and when we name him, we
name gentleman whose works in this city uuques.
tionaby place him among the first 10 the first class
OF our ar;sts) speaks of this machine in the follow
isg terms:
Notonly is r H much pleased with the indui.
gence allowed him of examining a machine con-
structed upon such perfect chanicsi principles, 4
whicn ;periornsthe act weaving with 90 much dis
ease To ats attendant, and correctness web,
but when he considers that it requires only Que hand
OF the artist TO produce the whole operation, Nth
ef the motion IF the foot, he fds no hesitation in
saying 'hs It has greatly the preference ever any
loom lie has eyer SEEM rs ~
Convinced offs great public and private utility,
IT, H. IS vi opinion that il is highly deserving of pa
tronsge, and hopes that fhe knowledge and expert.
ence at its benefit will be speedily dHased throu h
Our country sf ssI
Doctor James Maese, Of Philadelphia, says, in
letter to mr. jefferson, of the 9Th nit u have the
pleasure to send you q printed specification of the
ratent OF James, for his newly nvcnted loom, which
IS now IN operation IN this city. visited the rua-
nuactory established by the person who bought the
right OF this state. and of those to the South, and
was murh gratifed. We may say with respect 10
me loom, what the French Society of Agriculture
s'ci 81 yoer Plough: q Ameriex received the Loum
hom Europe, and returned it perfected"
hr. JeHerlopy Of whose skill in the arts we can
not say'too much, terms it i" Loom Of the most
peant'ia'inyeaiion imaginsble" and says. seN obo-
ay WAS more pleased than myself will, its sonstruc-
uon. 49, ~ ~. Enquirer
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-27

A PETITION will be presented to the
IA General Assembly Of Virginia, praying
the passage of law to authorize the sale of
a part of the personal Estate secured by
marriage agreement for the benefit OF Mrs.
Susanna Hubbard, widow and relict of the
late Doctor James +. HUBBARD, decd aud
her Children, and dressing the proceeds Of
said sale to be re,invested in real Esta'e for
the benefit of the said Mrs. Susanna Hub
ard and her Children, under the like condi-
tons specified in said marriage agreement.
August IL. (S3i)
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-27

There are certain men in this city, who were
very angry with those who affirmed that part
OF WelIiugton's inyircibles" had been beaten
brown. Those OF the British Party in the
v. States have denied that any of Wellington
men were in the battle Of Chippewa. The fact
however is Indispensable, and friend Of mine
last week had conversation az Albany with a
Scotch officer, who remarked, 1t is just 90
days th,s day, since sailed from Bordeaux, and
he ana prisoner in the centre Of the Uni
ted Ststesf
D,sss
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-27
Extract of a letter from Occoqcan. dated Au
gust 25th, 1914

| gust 25th, 1914.
You no doubt have heard before the re (.
iceipt Of this, that Washington is in the hands
of the enemy. It was captured yesterday
by General Hill with eight thousand men
General Wiader had about FIVE thousand.
principally raw militia. The lossln the &C.
ton not known: Commodore Barney is
wounded nortaily. Un,il the enemy retire
there will be no certainty in travelling. az
they press all the horses, stages. carts and
carriages they want, except the u. States
mail All the public buildings in Washinr.
ton, except the Presidents House are burnt.
The enemy had not set that on fire at ten
o'clock, but we're firing the town in MANY
places, q moving towards Georgetown.
s.,tE. buHfRIEs. 18th August, 1914.
th,s moment, at 3-4pasts A. M rex
cel.ed your letter. Our missortunes have
been great indeed. All Dumf.ies is moving
lnto the country. expecting the enemy eve,
~ hour. Six or seven ships, report saws
have passed Maryland Point. near which
place they have been several days. They
progress slowly, owing to head winds or
shallow water, or both. We have some
troops here. and guard stationed at DUANE
tieo creek. Some are of opinion thar thu
enemy will not call on US going up.
melancholy news reached us this day
from the City. Yesterday the British troops
entered the City by the way of Bladensburv.
at the Bridge of which place they met with
some opposition from Commodore Barnev
with some baltimore troops.
Report says. he checked them three or
four times from his batteries of eight or ten
cannon on the rising ground at or near the
Bridge. which wa. finally carried at the
point of the bayonet. Accounts vary as to
the number killed on each side; some say
the British lost 400 men and our troops 20.
and that Com. Barney was mortaily wound
ed and taken prisoner. 1t is also said tina.
Col Tingey had the works at the Navy .
Yard blown up. and that the enemy had
blown up the Capitol. the Presidents house
and all the public buildings; and that they
respect private property. It said this day
they have destroyed Foxhall's Cannon
Foundry. and hoisted their flag at Fort War.
! burton bat 10 no. understand that they
have crossed the Bridge towards Alexau.
dria- Gen. HungerFord's troops will be a
Acquia this night ontheir way up"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-27
Notice.
w8,w::

PY Virtue Of Trust Deed, executed to the
- subscriber, to raise the debt therein speci.
fed, interest and costs attending tile sale there.
Of, &c. (secured by the said trust deed to HEM
ry Eowman) WILL Be SOLD, to the highest
bidder, for cash, on the premises, on the oath
day Of September next, that piece or parcel Of
LAND, lying on buckingham road, in CHESTER
field county, whereon Daniel Taylor, deceased.
lately resided.
WILLIAM ATKINSON.
August 90, 1914. w3t.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-27
THE STANDARD UNFuRLED.

Actuated solely hy patriotic and disinte-
reste motives. ;fnpelled by an ardent desire
to emulate the public virtue and bravery OF
our gallant ancestors cf the Revolution !; and
animated by the hope of rendering essenti.
al service to the cause of our Country, whose
rights, whose Independence, and whose soil
Feven, we behold invaded bya pewerfuland.
insidious enemy
We the subscribers do hereby associate
ourselves for the purpose Of forming, Will,
The appreciation OF the President Of the u
nitcd States, a LEGION OF VOLUN,
TIERS, to consist of ore thousand men,
pledged by the most sacred considerations
never to lay down our arms till an honora
Die peace between o.. Country and Great
Britain be obtained.
In prrsuance of this intention, we unani.
mously agree that as soon as the President
shall consent thereto, authorize rendez
vous for the Volunteers. and grant permissi>
On To raise the number prescribed, or any
rumjer less, to take the field and do resn-
lar duty, governed Sy the articles of war,
and readyto move 70 whatever point the
President may direct.
II is proposed that he Legion consist If
$50 mounted men (cavalry,) $50 men not
| mounted and I00hcrse artillery; and that.
| AS soonas sufficient number JON this as,
socia' ion. Officers ofeyery grade be select
ed from the associated body and recon
| mended to the President ODE commission
ed.
1t is further proposed, that the President
be rcGrcsted to ALLOW each officer, noa-ccu,.
ns,fsiessed os.icSS ant prisstt OF tl,, I.egion,
the same pay, ratioas, cloathing, forage,
quarters, and every other emolument allow
ed to Dragons regularly raised by the u
nited States with the privilege for eaco
officer and private. whether of the dragons
| or the artillery of the Legion, TO furnish his
own horse or horses, to be allowed a rea-
scnable compensation for the use Of the
same, and to be Eaid therefor. should the
horse be Killed, or die in the service.
IL il proposed that the Legion be denomi.
mated,
THE LEGION OF VOLUNTEERS.
Richmond, Aug 90.
INVITATION!
Brave Youths, whose iilusirious Sires have
bcqueathedy you land of liberty ---ana you
gaiian. Strangers whom hospitality nag afr
tracted TO our shores--bchold THE SIAN
DAKD OF HONOUR unfurled to your
view The spirit OF Washington hoyers o.
yer it; the appreciation, ola grateful people
| consecrates it and the smiles of the Fair,
for whose protection it is raised, will accom-
pany il II glory excites, if vasour fires, if
patriotic ardour enfamesyou, repair to Rich
rnoDd Va. become members of our corps, &
letyour names be enrolled in the list Of the
brave, by
JOSEPH WHEATON,.
W Patriotic Printers throughout the u
Dited STATES are requested TO in ert the a..
bove, gratis, once week three times.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-27
P0SASfYRIpr.

~ No papers were received By Iass
nights northern mail. The melancholy
news previously received, we regret to say.
is fully confirmed. a, will appear from the
following letters:
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-27
NOTICE TO DELINQUENT TROOP
ERG

THE Manchester Cavalry being ordered
into Service, all absentees are hereby order
ed to repair forthwith to Camp Holly and
report themselves to General Porser6eId, in
case the Troops should have marched from
taat station.
BY Order Of the Captain.
JAS. w. WINFREG, Sec'ty.
Manchester. Aug. "a, 1914
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-27

for several days on St. Georges island, get.
ing wood and weter--and that when the
Est reinforcement arrived at the mouth of
the Potomac. grand salute war fired for
Us n'i.utes-it had not formed lotion
With the other Squadron, whsn he left the
Potomac.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-27

VIC N'''~SnS Va A>iSi''o"o aAe PiePai"S
with cheerfulucSs ard alaCrity. for the de-
'@HSe vi ''.S''s i'o'''e' ifoi" tuc eA'eC'cu at
tacks of the enemy. The militia alreatly
ehDocieo near TINS place form force Dy
no means contemptible. and reinforcements
49,
are Constantly arriving. hno from the glow
inc zeal ard readin.ss Wit. which, a,.r vtmtAs
ere turnInS out, oy the size OF tneir aged
fathers vye .ruat thar under the f.vor of
,7I' 'l'e :
Divine providence, we snail not fail an easy
.ac,;Gce to the 'rpor;pr;nied invaders
,,'l.ff = 49, rs
ar !neefiNg 81 otHa'J IfHSsHs o. hif"mon6,
held at the LaPffof oy request OF the Mayor, on
1fordGy The I'D ef 4Esn:t, 1914.
-. On motions made and seconded, Thomas Wilson,
esu. was appo;nted chairman. and John Robinson.
aeereta,.r ga the rnectiny. 4.
The Chairman laid before the ,neetin, n commu
neaion ON the subject of a conference held with
TIE Executive of this Staie by deputation appoint
ed by the Mayor aud Aldermen of this city; which
be;oS, read. ''''' '' ""'S"
Fesof1ed, That at this time It is important that
every means of defent,ing the otty should he adort
Ell FI'- --V4'
Pesol1ed As the ooinion of This m cp,in, that =
wouId iend much 10 the safety of the civ r all ci,
zens, exempt nv w from military d,i,v. aud an
you,bs he tween the arcs of f, cen &, e;gb,s, x.s
sbonld enrol themselves In COMPANIES for div de,
fence. : p - =
ResoE.,ed zirofi,,ort,iU That e.eh exennt eoeh
bead Of q family having a son or sons beween fi,e
ages Of fifteen sod eghteen years, and master Of
apprentice between the same ages, now present,
Ml lssf, ms nnnle' anr UNI. OIL ms son OF aPpTen-
go. -" va '''' ~ - p'ep"'e1 y INC
oe9,e.".y.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-27
AuD1Er ALrEaAs1 pARrEM.

We stop the press to accompany the a.
hove disastrous intelligence with the cheer
ing news, which we have just heard, that
there has been battle at tie north in which
the triumph was on our side. An action 10
said to have taken place between Plattss
turgh and Odleton. ia which General Izr
ard defeated the enemy with loss on their
part of nineteen hundred killed, wounded
and taken prisoners. We trust this news
viii be confirmed by the next mail we get.
The intelligence we give was received by
the same gentleman who brought the ac..
Count OF Washington's being desiroyti. -
Sir Geo. Provost Commanded the British
troopa in person One thousand prisoners
it is said were taken. by Gen. lizard, so that
the victory must have been complete.
ComybiSer IF yeste,Gay.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-08-27
Twenty Dollars Reward !!
@ STOP THE RUNAWIr

IWVHtJ PUitdIo ASOWdFU
G STOP THE RUNAWIT.,
A BSCoNDED from his basinsas at this Of
4 n hce without the smallest excuse for so
doing) yesterday morning, an Apprentice Boy,
named 49, sJ4, :. es.,.,--
WILLIAM WILLBURN,J
He is about ls years old, stout made, round
ard comedy face.
1t is expected he has gone to the camp in this
neighbonrhood. or 10 powha,an county. where
rs relations reside. A rewsrd.of TWENTY
DOLLARS will be given to any person for
bringing aim home, and all Reasonable expens-
es paid.
Richmond, Aug %, l6l4.S
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Virginia Argus.
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WASHINGTON BURNT !!

SATURDAY. AUGUST 81, i81