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Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-02-10

Extract of letter from a gentleman of
Washington county. Va. to his friend in
Richmond, dated JAN l9.
a report prevails here, that General
jackson has had another severe engage
ment with the Creek Indians, and was sue
cesstul, with the loss of about 200 men.
that Of the enemy is stated to be upwards
of 500,"
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-02-10

Damages have been awarded by one of
the courts of law in the state of Massa-
chusetts, against the Editor of the Essex
Register, printed at Salem, to the amount
Of 26o Dollars, which, with the costs of
court, swell the whole expence to upwards
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-02-10
FULFILl

I" Enclosed
articles OF ca
by which the
Detroit has b
rendered to ma
eral Brock, co
ing his Britani
jesty's forces i'm
Canada, and by
the troops haveV
come prisoners Of |
I" I could not havl
ried into the field |
than 600 men, and
any adequate fore
the fort. "
Gen, Hull. Augus,
1912.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-02-10

81. Mary's County, (Maryland) Jan. 81.
have this moment received informa-
ton by man Immediately from the mouth
OF Saint Mary's River, that four of the
enemy's vessels which are now in the Poto-
mac are coming up-a "a, 2 briggs and
schooner.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-02-10

/" I informed the
hcers that the att
to invade c.
would not be
until the army
reinforced u
them to withdra
troops, and cova
with huts immd
Gen. Sn,yfh
co1nsp.ft
Western
Dec. 3,
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-02-10

The trial of Gen. HULL, at Albany,
is progressing as fast as the nature of the
cause will admit-Gen Cass was examin-
ed on Thursday. 1t is said his testimony
is not SO strong as his letters against the
General w. Y. Gazette.
We are authorised to say, from the best
information, that it is ascertained at the
treasury of the United States, that the ex-
pense of Gen. Harrisons Expeditions ex-
coed tsoenty sin millions of doliars.-
american Daily Advertiser.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-02-10

The budget opened-The Committee of
ways and means have agreed to report
that Loan of THIRTY MILLIONS in
Money be asked for and TEN MILLIONS
in Treasury Notes FORTY MILLIONS
in the whole, just by pay of an anchouy
and nothing more. w. T. Herald
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-07-30
Or sales at Auction.


VVHE Subscribers have lately received and
n wal sell at Public AucliJp, positively
without reserve. on Wednesday the 27th inst
Sat the Store of the tenement next sbove
Mr. X. Jrhnst ms. and nearly opposite the
Merchants Coffee House.) large and va,
luable assortment Of Dry Goods, Wigs
Elegant Jaconet Cambrics aud Cambria
MusIins. Linen Camoii les, Leno II andker~
Chefs, domestic printed Shawls, G lila Hand.
kerchieis, elegant Florence and Leyan,ine
Six, Genoa and Constitution Cord. Cordu-
roys. Fhieksetts and Velpets, Cloths, and
Css,imeres. Shirting Cottons, Pins, ell
egant VestiI s., Dimities, Linen Damask
Table Cloths. Six Cord, Black Grape. Leno
Cape, White Gauge, Linen Cambria Hand,
kerchiefs, Striped Nankeens, LIE anime
Snawls, Lilac and Figured Silks, India
Cottops, black Silk Hose and Gloves.
Beaver Gloves, black and white six
Mitts, and a great variety OF useful and
seasonable articles too edious to enume-
rate here. The pubic are respectfully
assured that the above is to be free aad
unlimited saie-to Commence at 10 O'clock.
when the terms will be made known.
lIoncure, Robinson K fleasanfs.
1uiy ~ ids.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-07-30
To be Sold, or Rented.

MY TENEMENT on the main street oppo
Iva site Mr.. Zachsriah Brook tavern in tnt
town OF Manchester. on Saturday tue 18th oil
November next, at o'clock, on tile premises, or
before Brooks Tavern. Terms Of sale, one
third ofthe purchase money to be paid on tn,
acknowledgement OF the Deed, the balance in
two annual payments with interest. Possession
will be given in either case on the 18th of De
cember following This property may be a
greed for privately. Also for sale, the oRouN D
RENT Of a TENEMENT, occupied by James
Gordon, opposite the Manchester Warehouse,
at FIFTY dollars per annum forever.-rhis is
| = cash article. And u HALs AcsK lot adioin
ing the first property, ON the main street, near
iy planked in. This lot Ihave not the tic ket
for. but have Deed from the State of Virginia
and have been in possession forty years..
beautiful lot, and as its situation is high and
commands fine prospect of Richmond and the
Riyer--This also is cash property.
July 3D. FRANCIS SMITH
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-07-30

TINE inventor sfthis important Medical I'm
= provement is now gone ON to Philadelphia
IN order to provide competent supply of An
Paratus-As soon as be Can m AXE the necessary
arrangements, Agents will be employed to con.
vey them throughout the United states.
The price which he At first contempiated
was 20 dollars to private Citizens. 10 Physici.
ans loo doliars. For few months however. he
offered item at half price, to those persons who
might afford him their aid. whilst he was coll
Letting such facts and testimonies as the pub
lie required This period is now expired, aud
the price IN future will be rs At 6rst intended
Those who are able to pay for it. must admit
these prices to be reasonable.
For the relief ofths poor, every agent will be
instructed to make provision in their respective
neigihourhoods In the city ofRichmond, any
poor person who may need the Bath may appiy
TO ar John P. Shields, Capt. of the City Watch,
or to Mr.. John Maddox, with each Of whom,
there will be deposited syst ms to be devoted
exclusively to the service of such.
As this intended arrangement is completed.
notification will be given from time to time, to
those concerned.
No person will be permitted to see any of the
Baths, who is not furnished withsa proper Ii.
cense, so as,o be prepared to grant dspensati
ons to every purchaser under the signature oil
the inventor or his General Agent, US every
Know. violation OF the pat MT privilege will be
prosecuted according to law.
July Is. #.
Y. s. Robt C. Jennings, the General Agent. is
furnished With supply Of the Apparatus, at
his office, lately occupied by James Brown. Esq
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-07-30

by Country proudly wave!
non the fayoring breeze of Heavens
The raiiyiny point that forms the brave,
Whenever the bat.le-word is given.
Az when at evening on the deep
Prom their lov'd 6resides distant far.
Their anxious eyes, the sailors keep
Fix'd on their guide, the northern STAR
SO, on thy stars, in dangers day,
The warrior turns his daring eye,
And dauntIess tresds the crimson'd way,
Through henor's path, to victory.
When first their eagle met the gale,
Our fathers babe these shores be free.
And long, where slaughter strew'd the vale
They fearless fought and bled for thee.
Till England's bsnner-sross was furied,
Aud Peace her olive branch displayd,
Then mid the plaudits of world,
They sheath'd the consecrated blade.
Yet once again the trump of war
Has bid the dream ofpeace be o'eri
Again lnyasion's crimson car,
Drives threatening round our hallow'd
shore. a
But shall that Gag which on the billow,
So late has won Fame's laurel wreath.
Which formed ahero's dying pillow.
And wrapt his palld corse in death
Say, shall that flag e'er share the fate
Of Gallia's fallen syi eolsr.
Shall history say, "lt once was great,
But soon it fell to rise no more ~
Nolwhile within each mani y breast
Burns one faint spark ofvalor's fame
While glory lifts its gIittering crest.
And honor points the path to fame.
While spring adorus with flow'rets fair.
he grave where low o,lr fathers lie
So iongits stars shah blaze in air,
30 long to Heavens breezes Ay!
Flag ofmy country proudly wayel
Nor dread the invaders bold commsnds
While nohly fight the good and brsr
For freedom and their native land.
Y. H. 8.
@eay- York. Jniy 1914.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-07-30
Halifax LAND Tor Sale.

WILL SELL a valuable Tract of Land in the
county Of Halifax, on Terrible Creek. con-
aiming $40 Acres. There is cleared on this
Tract, sufficiency to work from to 8 hands
to advantage; most of the uncleared land is well
adapted to the culture of Tobacco, Whe at and
Corn 3 the Creek affords very valuable low
grounds-wh'ch very well calculated Tor
Meadows. On this land there are convenient
houses for the accommodation of family
Further description is thought unnecessary, as
first viewing it, which will be shown by the pro.
prietor now living on it, who will take fair
price.
JOHN HUNT.
July 20. St.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-07-30

IN Pursuance off, Deed Of Trust, executed by
4 Capt. Charles Hopkins. the 23d April, 1911,
to segure TO Neili M'CouIe, the plvment OF a
CERTAIN ,rn o. money iherein specified, one or
more ofthe Trustees therein mentioned will ON
Monday the Is DAY of Angus, next (beinr
court day proceed to sell, at GoochIsnd G.. n.
to the highest bidder, Cor ready money. the.
Tract OF LAND in the County aioresa id, cons
tsinmgl loo I-2 acres, bounded by the lands now
or late the property Of Robert Relfori, Francis
tvster, VIM. johnson, Samuel N. Cragwell and
Joseph Woodson.
July IS, 1914. tds
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-07-30
Fresh Medicines.

JUST received by the subscriber, few doors
below the Bell Tavern, and warranted
genuinc--vix.
i0olbs. Camphor,
20 do Opium,
200 do. Gum Arabic, best quality.
20 do. Tragacanth, do.
50 do. Arrow Root,
150 do. Cream Tartar,
~ 90 do. Gum Assafoetida.
~ 100 do. Pulv: Rhubarb,
100 do. do. Jallap,
20 do. do. lpecac,
rs do. do. Pale Bark,
200 Go. Yellow Bark,
$50 do. Liquorice Ball,
50 do. Arnatto, best,
100 do. Sweet Spts. Nitre.
so do. Cinnamon,
so do. Cassia,
100 do. Anse Seed,
50 do. Ca nlomile Flowers
SO do. Msgnesis, large lurp e.
~ do do. small sqnsre ,,s
100 do. do. Pulverised $st
GrOcc Halork's hes. ,,sr. Case, t.,,.
l do. best West Ini:ian do.
ID do do. Common, do.
1o00ibs. Pearl Ashes,
Copai VarnisIi, Lamp Oil, &c.
together with almost general assortment o
Drugs and Medicines,
Which he intends to sell low ,or ca.h-o.
ders Punctually attesdesi to.
Dec 81. wa. : - l.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-07-30
Samuel &. ADAMS,

IS NOW RECEIVING
100 Casks Nails, assorted.
Hogshead Knob Locks,
Do. Files,
Do. longs. shovels and Pokers,
Do. Saddlery assorted,
Do. Tea Kettles, \
Do. Till and Chest Locks, Butt
Hinges, &c.
a Do. assorted Hardware,
so Ton Bar Iron, assorted,
16 Baltimore Ploughs,
IL DOG, Saddle Trees,
ALSO ON HAND,
4 good assortment OF Hardware, Ironrnongerv.
,;utlery and Brass Wares, Boiling Cloths.
Toes, Iron, Nail Rods, &c &c.-which are Of
iered for sale, on moderate terms.
Dec. 13. r.
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1Hsf Received. and Ior SAFE by S. PLg<
SANS, Richmond,

1Asf KecefUed, and Ior SAFE 6y S. PEA
SAINTS, Richmond,
A NEW and complete Universal Histor,
~ OF the HOLY BIBLE, from the crea
ton Ut the World to the frs, estabiishmen,
o. Christianity by our blessed Lord and Sa-
vior Jesus Christ, and his holy Evangelist
Apostles, Disciples, ecc.--Containiug clear
and comprehensive account Of every re,
markable transaction recorded in the sacred
scriptures, during period of upwards Of
tour thousand years.--In four volumes
ny the Rev Edward Kimpton, Vicar Of
kogate. IN Sussex, Morning Preacher If ST.
Mathews Bethnsl Green, and late OF
Christ's College, Cambridge. Assisted by
many iearned Gentlemtn, who have made
tne SACRED Writings their peculiar study.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-07-30

TO MEN OF ENTERpRiZE AND
ACTIVITY.
The cum 2fthirsy shousand doiazys 10 be rails
cd BY & Lottery for the bensft effhs
Literary Fund.
YHfE President and Directors of the Lite.
L rary FLnd. in pursuance of the powers
vestedin them by the Act Of the General As
sembly OF Virginia, entitled, an Act to
provide for the Educatou Of the Poor" are
disposed to raise by Lottery the sum Of
thirty fhousand dollars, by means of the a.
geucy of a Contractor for that purpose, to
whom liberal compensation will be made.
for conducting all the operations Of such
Lottery.
Any person DESTROYS Of embarking in this
undertaking will communicate his propo.
sails, bya Letter addressedto the Supscri-
Der, on or before the first day of August
next on which day the President and Dir
rectors will determine on accepting or re-
Jecting such proposals.
VIM. MUNFORD.
Clerk Of the Literary Fund.
Richmond, July 9TH, 1914.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-07-30
c harlotte Court, May 2, iaI4.


charlotte Court, May 2, 1914.
Branch II. BIB, Plaintiff, n
against IN
fhoma, B'bb. SusannahBibb, 10. CHANCE
siah Moseley ana Jennings NJ. RY.
Jefireys, Detend'ts.
NE Defendant. Thomas n. 8ibb, not hav
ing entered his appearance, according 10
the act OF Assembly and the rules of this Court,
and 1t appearing to the satisfaction of the court
That he is not an inhab,tant of this State,-
On motion OF the Plaintiff, by his Attoraey.-it
s"r'cred, that he appear here on the first day
OF AUGUST Court next aud enter his a,peaI.ance.
and answer the Plaintiffs bill, aud give secu-
rty tor performing the decree of the Court -
and that a copy oil this order be inserted in one
OF the newspapers printed in Richmond, for two
| months successfully, aud posted at the front
door OF the Courthouse of the said County.
ACopy-i'este,
| 'rH1C REaN CIL
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-07-30
NOTICE..

A Petition will be presented to the next
IA General! Assembly. in behalf of the
Richmond TURNPIKE COMPANY. for
IN increase of the TOLLS upon Coal wap
CONS, carrying more than sixty bushels Of
Coal at load and that the company may
be authorised y demand and receive rea,
4onable toll upon carts bringing wood to the
CITY of Richmond.
July LIST. 1914. lot
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-07-30
Nor.,,t..

A PETITION will be presented to the
~ Ge er'i Assembly AZ their o.x
Session, prav,ng that Law NAV mass a,-
tnorizing Company to es,aHlish a Turn
PIKE Road. from the City OF Rich uond cr,s
sing Chick no Dinv swamp at he ne Bride :
es, to the dry land in Hanover County
Jul, e. q,u,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-07-30
@eu- York. kly 1914.
NOTICE

NOI1('E.
power of Attorney executed to me, b,
= George Penn, bearing date the 18Th day OF
december 1879; and OF REGARD in the Caunty
Eour' OF Oh sterfield, to secure the d .y,nent OF
certain sum of money therein specified, tor
cost shall on Thursday the 4lh day OF mex
month proceed to sell at u hariah BIZ ck' Il.
vern IN the town of Msnche. ter, to the highes.
bidder for cash ira t OF land. in said coun,,
containing fifty three and two third acres more
Or less, and bounded by the lands of Benian,fp
HaLehr and others.
THOMPSON BLUNT
Chcstrrferd July 25, ls a.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-07-30
Sale Postponed.

I>HE SALE Of Dry Goods advertised by
u US fer Wednesday the 27ih of J,ly, il
postponed until "Wednesday the f0th of Au-
gust, when IL will positively take place.
Jaly IS. tbs.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-07-30
July 90.
THE RICHMOND
UNION AIR FURNACE
CaSTLNGS IHRRaSS
s now in operati

CASTINGS IHBRgSS
A ND WRoUGHTrIRoN WORK will also
be executed at the Furnace. Orders left
ut the Furnace, or with JOHN PAaKILL of this
place, or Toilet & Lea in Petersburg, will be
received and promptly attended to.
PARKHILL, SABBATON, & Co
June 1.-ts
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-07-30
Ma. TaOMAs CAarER.

SIR,
TAKE NOTICE, that on The fourth Sa-
turday IN August next, between sunrise aud
sunset, shall at Goodin's Church IN Buck
ing IAN coun y. take The depositinns of sun
dry persons, to be read as evidence in SUI,
~ Chancery IN he county Court If Bucking.
h n. IN which / an pliintiH. and you, as alb
entee, and another are defendants. This
mode II notice Is taken as you are absent
from tbs Commonwealth, and nave no
known agent.
Yours, &c.
REUBEN CHADOIN.
Buckingham, l2ta Iu.y 1914. (4w.y
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-07-30
An Apprentice Wanted.

4 Boy from II to IS years of age of goodfa-
.Amily connections, possessing easymanners
AMI a toIerable good English education, will
he taken by ne as an APPRENTICE TO
TIE DRUGGISTG. fPOTHEC.6RY S
BUSINESS. One from the country is pre-.
ferred-Application to be made immedi-
a,eR.
~ Servitude of three years, il the boy
should prove expert, will only he required.
WILLIAM WEST.
Richmond July 10.
- 1us' received. a fresh supply of Drugs
and Medicines.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-07-30
LAND FyJR SA
IwoyLDwIsH TO ss
10 or 1900 Acres 4

Lyity in the county of0
I'M the road leading from swi
- range courthouse, and in IeI
rom the litter place. The great
land IL IN hs original growth, an
1uai IN value TO any high land IN
There - on VI from sixty TO seventy
'ery hrst ra low grounds. The
.hewn by myself, or in my absen
dsDert Brock, lining on the prernil
THOMAS 1
June %.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-07-30
A PROCLANATION


WHEREAs information has been received
that anunber of individuals, who have
deserted from the Army of the United States,
nave become sensible of their offences, and are.
desirous of returning to their duty: eiss
A full pardon is hereb, granted and proclaim
ed to each and all sucn individuals as shall with
IN three months from the date thereof, surren-
der themselves to the commanding officer of
any military post within the United States or the
territories thereof
In testimony whereof, I have caused the
seal of the United States to be affixed to
these presents, and signed the same with
my hand
Done at the City ofwaslington, the seven
teenth day of Jnne, A. ID. one thou-
sand eight hundred and fourteen, and
OF the Independence OF the United
States the thirty eighth.
JAMES MADISON.
ny the President,
JAMES MONROE,
SECRETARY or STATE
All officers and soldiers of the army are re-
quired to continue their exersions in detecting
and bringing to trial deserters from the ar
my.
each deserter viii BE-. paid by the commanding
officer of the post. garrison or district to which
he may be brought and delivered. All officers
and Soldiers are required to enforce the law a.
gainst such citizen or citizens as shall entice
or procure soldier totdesert. The words of
the law are as follows, viz:
&c Be IL enacted, Gre. That every person, not
subject to the rules and articles Of war, who
shall procure or entice soldier in the service
Of the United States, to desert or who shall
purchase from any soldier, his arms, uniform
clothing, or any part thereof; and every Cap
tain or commanding officer of any ship or yes.
sci, who shall enter on board such ship or YES
sci, as one of his crew, knowing him to have
deserted, or otherwise carry away any such
soldier, or shall refuse to deliver him up to the
orders OF his commanding officer, shall, upon
legal conviction, be fined at the discretion Of a.
ny court having cognizance of the same in any
sum not exceeding three hundred dollars and
be imprisoned any term not exceeding one
year.
BY order of the Secretary Of War.
JOHN r. BELL.
Assistant Inspec.sr General.
(2m.)
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NEW BOOKS
Just received and for sale, at the Argus Book
Store,

just received and for sale, at the Argus Book
Store,
Duane's Hands Book for Observation-Disclosures.
by Miss Ellsworth, 8 vols-Theodore, or the
Peruvians- The Life Of the most noble Arthur
Marquis and Earl OF Wellington, &c. &c. &c
with portrait-Domestic Cookery-TaIes of
the Castle, by Madame Genlis translated from
the French, by Thomas Hocroft--Lawrence's
Biography--Foster's (Religious) Esssys--Tay.
iors Holy Living-Power of Religion Army
and Navy Lists-Hollingshead's Driils--Halt's
Distiller--Walk of Faith-Lifc of General No.
reau--Southey's Life of Lord Ne!son--the Cor.
sair, BY Lerd 8yron--Isoyt's Cayalry-lhe Mill
ier's & Millwrghts Euide--salma gundi, or the
WhIm-WlIams, and opinions Of Launcelot Lang.
stair Esq and others, new edition--Health 81
Long Life, by Cornaro--Also, a general assorts
ment OF Bible, Tcstaments, Praver-Boolts,
Spelling"Booxs and Primers OF almost eyeryde
seription.
FOR SHE rs HBOVE.
VWATTs' ssrmcps--A new Edition---t,vo yo.
w lanes octave.
Ramsay's History Of the AmeS.can Revolution
Marphy's s5 Taei'u.-a ne vols.
Tooke's Diversions Of = bis.
Carey's, Collins, 1890
'Prayer1
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AGatant and Iaspecfor Generars Once
Washington. Juns IL, 1914
GENERAL ORDER

yNHE President has been pleased to Issue the
= following Proclamation. Of which due no.
sice will be taken.
BY the President cfthe United States Of
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rICr

strraerd July IS. IS 4,
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-06-01
MARINE. INTELLIGENCE.

CAPE OF COOP HOPE, Jan. 28.-The WIN. Pitt,
(East-Inda Co.'S. ship, of 629 tons, and 10 guns,
foundered off here about the 1lth ut. with all
the crews and it is feared that another ship shared
the same fate.
LoNpoN, Feb f1.--The Prince de Eeufchate,
American privateer, Of IA guns and 137 men, ar. at
Cherbourg 9th ult after capturing nine English
vessels, viz /: two brigs from Madeira, laden with
wine two briggs from Newfoundland; two brigs
from St. Michaers ship from Buenos Ayres; a
transport from Passage and s,oop from Guernsey.
The Bachelor, Baker,. from Newfoundland TO
Poole, which was taken 9th Dec by the Scrpest,
Am. lettcr-of.marque, ar. at Rochelle, goth jan.
MARCH 25 The Mentor, Larazzabel, for Lon
dom sailed from Havannz 30th Dec last, under con-
pSy of H. NJ ship Forester, bound to N. Providence;
parted on the 4th JAM and was taken the next day
by the Cleopatra, French privateer, fitted out at N
Bedford which after caking out about halt OF the
cargo, suffered her to proceed.
29.-The Cataret Packet, from surrinarn, was ia,
ken 9th ult by the Ale,ou, French national brig OF
IL guns and 100 men. after an engagement OF two
hours and half, in which the A. had men Killed
and wounded She was burnt.
The Nymphe and Mcduse frigatss, which sailed
from Brest in Nov. have ar at St Nsloes.
ArRfL 1.-The John Palmer. (East-Iodia ship fr
Bengal and Bourbon TO London, was totally lost,
with all the people. 9th ult of ovar, on the coast
HALIFAX, May 1f-Ar SLIP Ncwzcaland, OF
london, from the South Sea--had been captured by
the Am. frgate ESSEX, with a cargo Of 500 bbls OF
spermaceti Oil 1920 more were put on board by
the Essex The N. r. sailed from Valparaiso 18th
Jan left there the Victor and Rose, whaiers-was
after captured by the Essex, ordered TO the
Marquesas, and sailed from thence 26ih Dec. The
following British ships had been taken by the Essex,
viz the sir Andrew Hammond, seringspatsm, and
Greenwich and their crews were employed in max
ing batteries at the Island Of Timor, which Captain
Porter was terrifying. On Tuesday last. the N. n
was chased By an Am. pr sch but the CurIew hesv-
ing in sight, she changed her course, and, in turn,
was pursued by the Curiew; towards evening the
Curew gave up the chase,