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The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1814-10-15

clnrcd from the FIRST moment, 10 Sea sine qua
non, rendering any discussion unprchtable UNI
I'll it was admitted as basis. knowing that
We had no power to cede To the Indians any
part ct our territory, we thopght it unneccssa-
ny to ask, what probably worr not have been
answered till the principle was adunttcd,
where tho line Of de'narSation q the Indian
country was proposed to &c est1blishede
The British Commissioners, after having
repeated tina. ,,r'r Instructions on the subject
OF the indians were perenptory. stated that
unless NC could give some assurance that our
powers would allow US 70 make at least .
provisional arrangement on the subject. any
farther discussion would be fruitless, g that
they must Consult their own government on
this state ofthings. They proposed according
ly suspension of the conferences. until they
should have received an answer, il being un-
dcrstoa6 that each party might cal, meeting
whenever they had any proposition TO submit.
L ne; dispatched special messenger the
same evening, & we arc now waiting fer the
result.
Before the proposed adjournment took
place, it was agreed that there should be n
protocol OF the conferences that statement
should Tor that purpose be drawn up by each
party, ard that we should meet the next day
to compare the statements. We accordingly
met again on "Wednesday the 10th INST and
ultimately agreed upon what should coDsti-
tute the protocol ofthe conferences. A cory Of
this instrnment, we have the honor TO transmit
with this dispa tch (; & we also enclose copy
OF the statement originally drawn Up ON cur
part, FOR the purpose OF maxim: known to you
the passages TO which the British commission
ers objected.
Their objection Co some of the passages
was, that they Appeared 10 be argumnetatiye
ana that the object OF the protocol was 70
Contain a me'c statement Of facts. They
however objected 70 the insertion of the an
swer which they had given IN our question
| respecting the effect OF the proposed Indian
boundary but they agreed TO an alteration of
their original prop siton on that subject,
which renders It IuucI more explicit than as
| stated, either in the first conference or in
! their proposed draught oftfe protocol. They
also objected to the insertion Of the fact, that
, they had proposed 70 adjourn the conftrch-
| ces, until thcy could obtain further instruc-
tons from their government. The return of
! their messenger may, perhaps, disclose the
motive OF their reluctance in that respect.
We have the homer to be very respect
fully, sir, your humble and oJedient ser
wants,
JOHN QUINCY
J. A. BAYARD,
II. CLAY.
IONA. RUSSELL
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from srch purchases Of lands: b,,, ,s.. ~.
Indians would not be restricted from selling
The meeting was adjourned to Wednesday
10th AUGUST.
True copy, G.. HUGHES IT,
Sec. 70 Hc lGsaio,a E1tyo,-I,,r,,
(1J' Tie reSt Of the Paj,ers zye,c j., "uy
last 80 'A
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ineT answered, that rs. any arrangement
10 which they could agree upon the subject
must be without specific authority from their
government, 1t was not possible for them,
previous to discussion, TO decide whether, a
NJ article On the subject could be formed
which would be mutually satisfactory, and
70 which they SHOULD think themselves, un-
der their discretionary powers, justified in ac-
ced'ng.
The meeting was adjourned
rruc Copy,
CHRISTOPHER HUGHES, Ir
Secretary Of Legation.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-01-06

Alta meeting of the citizens of Winning
ron. convened in the Town Hall, Carson
Wilson being appointed President and ia
Seph Downing. Secretary. The following
resolutions were adopted.
s Resofoed. That we consider the monop.
olizing speculation of few individuals as in
furious to the public weifare--that we should
do all in our power to counterfeit them. and
by every mears refrain from the use of those
articles, which may be done without by sub.
stituting these Of our country's produce in
their place.
Resolved That we peremptorily declare
our determination that from and afer this
day, we will az ain, and do recommend to
our Fellow citizens generally. &c abstain from
she use of the following articles except
they can be purchased at the following rates,
or III case ct sickness, VIZ.
Coffee rs cents-Sugar 20 cents Tea so.
Resoiped, That we do recommend to our
fellow citizens generally to meet together and
adopt similar resolutions.
RESOLVED. That the proceedings of this
meeting be published In the Waterman.
CARSON WILSON, President.
JOSEPH DOWNING, Sec'y.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-01-06
January a.

10 the President, 10 reply to the vote of
the House of Representatives usually called
Mr.. Webster's resolutions, was yesterday
referred to committee Of the whole House.
on the suggestion of an Opposition Member
who appeared anxious to have the subject
again discussed. To this course the Rcpub-
iicans had no objection but wat grew out of
the Prooabl e unnecessary consumption Of
the time Of the House; because the discus.
sion, happen when it will, cannot but rebound
to the honor OF the government, and the to
tai defeat OF its opponents. The burthen of
proof. as Mr.. Calhoun justly observed, lies
with the minority and we shall see bye and
That success is to crown their jealous eff
forts to prove their government in the wrong.
we nave violent suspicion that they will
nave even more cause to regret the issue OF
a debate on this subject. if they bring it on,
than they had to Lament the adoption Of the
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-01-06
CONGRESS-.
-. IN SENATE.

WEDNESDAY, Dec 60
Mr.. Gaiilard, 'ron the Committee on Naval AZ
fairs, reported, IN part, the following r,.nn,;o,s
which werc read
Rso'rcd By ne Senate and House Of Rebre,er.
fdfipes ofHe United States of 3,nericf, ., 'ro,.
yress assembled, That the thinks of Concr..s h..
md the sasne are hereby prcscated to Cant. Oliver
sszarr Perry, aud through him to the officers n.,
~ officers, seamcn, marines and infanf,, scrx;,,,
such, attached 20 the squadron Under his con,m,nJ
for the decisive ans, glorious victory gained on I,ks
Erie on the 10th OF September in the wear o,,,.
ilonsant.eieht hundred and tlttecn. over a RI.
tis. squadron OF superior fotce, com ma,ed by Com.
inoiorc BARCLAY.
Resotrcd, That the president of the tJpite,,
States be requested to cause gold mc,lals to b,.
struck, enbI,niaical of the actir between the two
squadrons, and To present them tn Captain Perry
and Captain Jesse ID Elliott. insuch manner AS
will be most honorable to them: and t,iatthe Pre-
| sdent be further requested to present silver me-
| dial with suitable enblems and devices TO each of
| the commissioned officers either Il the navy or Ar
my serving on board, and a swoM'to each of the
mrlshipmen and sailing masters Who so nobly dis
upgnlshed themselves on that memorable ,lay
hesofped, That the PresneIt Of tho United
States be requested To present silver medal with
like eablems aud devices to tue rearest male reIa.
tive OF Lieutenant John Brooks III the marcos &
sword To the nesrest male reistio,s OF mlshipmen
denry Laub and Thomas Ciaxtoa, un. and 10 com
.nrnIeate to them he deep regret which Concr, IS
iee tor the loss OF these gallant men, whose nam
ought to I've in the recollection and affection of a
s'ateiui country, aud whose conduct ought to be
regarded as AIN example TO future generations.
HcsosUcd' mat months pay be al
!owca, exclusively of the comma allowance 70 III
inc petty ofncers, seamen, marines, and infantry
serving as such, who gloro,isiy supported the
honor OF the American flag under the orders OF thei,
Bm'ant commander ON that signal occusuri.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-01-06

F" am atan times ready TO enter into dselss-
ens with that government fora conciiiatory adjust
ment OF the differences between the two countries,
upon PRINCIPLES of perfect reciprocity not neonss-
tent With the established nsxms Of pacific law and
with the maritime rights OF the British Empire"
Gentlemen cfthe House Of Commons,
have directed The estimates tor the service of
the ensuing year To he laid before you.
regret tho necessity of so large AN expenditure,
which am conEdent, however, YOU will Judge To
be unavoidable, when tie extent and nature OF our,
nmh'ary eSertions are considered
entertain no doubt of Your readiness to furnish
such supplies as the public service may require.
congratulate you the improved aud flourish
ing state OF our commerce: and trust that the a.
bnndant harvest which we have received from the
bounufui han,l Of Providence during the prcseut
year will alt rdnittersl relief to liz majestys pco
pie, and prosuee considerable augmentation il,
many branches OF the revenue.
Wy Lords and Gentlemen,
4 congratulate you on the decided conviction
which now happily prevails throughout so large a
portion OF Europe that the war in which the allied
powers re- en- aged gainst the Ruler of France is
s. war OF necessity and that his views of universal
o'm'ninn eau Only be defeated by combined and de-
termmed resistance.
The public spirit and national enthusiasm which
nave successfully accomplished the deliverance OF
the kingdoms of Spain and Portugal, aud Of the
= Russian empire, now equally animate the German
people; and we may justly entertain the fullest
conhuenee that the same perseverance their part
VIII ultimately lead to the same glorious result
cannot but dcplorc mos. deeply the continuance
"a TINS extesldei warfare and of all those riseres
which the insat able ambitio oil the Ruler of Fra.c
has so long inflicted upon Europe.
Nodisposton TO require from Fr>ncc sacrifices
OF any description inconsistent viii, her honor OF
just pretensonsa as nation will be on my part
or IN that OF his Majcstys allies, sn obstacle "a
Peace
The restoration Of that great blessing upon prin
cpies oil justice and equality his ceased to be
+ lam GnI Iv th.t, a
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-01-06
EXTRAORDINARILY

CASAYpAICvA, Dec. 81.
Gen. Mcclure was tn march down this morn
ing from Br.i.,loc. with $50 regulars. or 800
militia, and 100 lndiars Cunier Colone, Eratus
Grsugerl tits thoagh,, however, he will, OF
learning tho fate OF Fort Niagara, fall back TO
protect the village of Buil'..oe, which it was
feared would lie the next object of the enemy
The citizens we're sendi & their families, with
all 'heir movable property, into tue interior,
while themselves were railying L. defend tbs
plce.--Therc is in the arsenal at Buifaioc, IA
bout $50 arms, and a large quantity Of fixed
! amm,nitien. Mai. Gen Hall has ordered ou'
| several companies of mill ia en- ,,tGsse.
The enemy rad fortified the hcignts at Lew
istoi- General Vincent is said to command III
| REPOSITORY.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-01-06

The MatsdeisiGn gene 10 sea. Il is reperted b.
passengers in the eastern stage this morning,
that on passing through Ncw-London, they saw
the United States and Hornet, but not the Ma
cedonian, which it was supposed went to sea
on Tuesday night, the wind being fair and hea.
Wy and the night dark anil rainy. We have un-
stood it to be The intention of Commodore Dea
catur TO attempt 10 get his vesse out singly
but have no confirmation of the escape Of the
Macedonian. A letter, dated on board the u
States, the 29th, Wednesday,, says Excuse
haste we are getting under way; the wind is
fair, and we have eve,y prospect OF getting out
| for -
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-01-06
WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. 1.
FROM BRITAIN.

Various runors were in circulation during
the whole of yesterday respecting propes It'll
ons which are said to have been made te OIL r
government, by the government of Great
Britain, relating to an accommodation of d {
ferences between the two countries. We
have made inquiry into the foundation of
these reports, in the hope of being able TO
present to the public correct account of
them We regret that it is not yet fully in
our power. The following facts we believe
may be relied on: that {, dag of truce has
arrived from England, at Annapolis, with
despatch from the British minister TO the
Secretary of State, bearing date early in
November which, although it contains no
distiAct proposition, NAV be considered as
rather OF a pacific character. II is said that
the British minister speaks in this despatch
OF communication to the Russian govern
meht, and, through it, with our Envoys at
st. Petersburgh, relating to negoc; atioh to
be entered into between the u. States and
q. Britain for peace but that no document,
either from the Russian government or our
ENJOYS, IN reply thereto, has been forward
ed. Under such circumstances, it would
seem to be impossible for our government
Justly to appreciate the real object or inten-
tions o:the British government. Their let
ter relating to dispatches from our Envoys
might haze been written On the presumpti
Oh that those dispatches had already reach.
ed our government. We must therefore a.
wait further arrivals before we can form
ny correct idea of their import. If, as we
have reason to believe, the Neptune, which
took our Ministers to ST. Pctersburgh, was
to leave the Baltic in the latter end of Octo
Der with dispatches fer the u. States, all
doubt or uncertainty on this important sub.
jact will soon be removed
January s.
E1trart Of a letter from Maj Gen. James
kpAkinSon TO khe Secretary Of War, DARED
French Mills, .VoU. 20, 1918.
II consider it an act of justice to inform
you, that col. Walbach was most conspicu-
ously and actively engaged in the affair of
the 18th inst from the beginning to the end
OF the action: his duties being general and
performed on horseback, he was from right
to left, exposed to great danger, but forum.
ately escaped without scratch; and at
critical turn Of the action, contributed most
essentially am assured, to sas FIVE pieces
% artillery. by leading the Dragons to
partial charge"
From the Niagara border we have confir- !
NJ atoms, from various sources, of the Brit. |
sh invasion, but without any additional par |
icu!ars. except that the militia are turning |,
'ut with great spirit to repel, and we hope |
o chastise, the bold invaders.
Nat Int.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-01-06
From, he COLUMBIAN,

JVaUaL .9necdote--h oHficaL A few d,vs
go. the schooner Goucrner, Strong. of a nor.
IN Massachusetts, was taken by the Rant
mes, com. Hardy, off Nantucket shoals am,
her cargo taken out ard the vessel cot IN e.
Whiie the vessel was burning, an Americas
captain, prisoner on board was Iook;ne- -
YER the ships side at her; when An ollie.
walking behind him, said "she burns wcli
don't she! The American replied. with
OUT observing who spoke to him, f" ves' ana
! would not care II the fellow she is called
aIeer was ID her." 10 this the British off.
,wnom me American, upon turning round,
perceived to be Commodore Haray s,,s on'
ed" should have no great obiec,;on 80 III.
Jor think hime disgrace TO anu donorn5l, p
na!ion. Ibis, then, is the free opin;on NJ,
oritish oincer, ct one OF the New ENGLAND
phiars OF y the bulwark of our relie;on'.
CAPE COD.
Retrenehnenf--shoald nov-te the ord,er az H.
way. Our revolutionary fathers we're content ~
deprive themselves of many Of the iuxnr;ss 81 &c
IN order to support the FIRST war of indepepde,s'
shan ,leir sons emulate them in the sceond ~. IN
ney oasey surrender that liberty and those rights
which nave cost so much blood aud treasure a.
ms eyentfnl era, we have an additional ;ndnca,,
10 'eHcnch, ~ tue consideration, that our adbs
renee to old habits, our useless oonsrmn,;o ~
se quan,Itles OF sugar, nolasscs, coffee, tea, Il.
y in
ing wealth, and increase tAe stores Of The ,IreaJ
purse proud nabob. 1t is time 20 think on tbesc
things-the Injuries of foreign countries may east;
" We dispensed with, in great measure 4; & they
are now sofa at prices which tend to impoyo,isb inn,
Pereoptbly--snd will render us f,r less able Ia s
Sna'sc our uuly to our country, in contribution Of
'"e ''"c" oi war Prep FGtriot.
II appears that the LnEi6ee Indian ,own a, ,vh;.,,
General White vapquishcd aboat 500 in,li.ns. ,s;
previously sent ~ aig 0 General Jackson Offer
mg 10 lay down their nrD,s This circvmstane.
was uoknoyn tn, Gen. White, or the unfortunate
laughter which took place would not have oceu,.
req. AS was, the attack was perfectly iustifa
PIE ana we regretted 10 observe repro6ntSry LAM
,"Be applied To it by Nashville republican, nrinf.
ne anglo federal prints, true to the enemy, viii
lay hold Of the circumstance to st;t,matzf ~. 81
'snt citizens OF the west barbarians and tetate
ND refer c 1t TO divert tic country Fl ON the sa
'ase brutality Of the enemy.
UEig.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-01-06
DOME TIC.
New YoRK, Dec. 81.
LATEST FROM HALIFAX

On Monday arrived at Boston, Swedish brig
iinssaron, captain fznaidon, from st. Barts, via
Halifax days (whe-e she was sent in and
cleared J-There were no papers received bv
THIS arrival-but Mt Peters, passengerin the
above vessel, states. that about DAYS before
he sailed FORTY SIX AMERICAN OFFICEKs
were put into close confinement, in retaliation
for Fory Six Officers and others, lately nut
into close confinement in America (Anotber
gentleman, also 4 passenger in the above yes
SCI, informs, that NINETY TWO AMERI~
CANS had been pat into close confinement
There had been no late arrivals from Eng.
land.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-01-06
FaoM rns ALsAay REGISTER
Extract cfa Letter from Canandaigua 20
Mr. .lohn Cook Of fhts CRY. dated

Mr. John Cook Of thts CRY. dafed
December %, Evening.
We have some later reports TO day-Fort
Niagara was taken by storm, few men ,esca-
ped. 1t is reported that 70o more of the enc.
my have landed at Lewiston, Wehear distress.
sing accounts of the numbering of individuals,
and the general suffering among our people on
the frontier. The country is alive with won, n
and children fleeing from the scene, and am
glad to say, with men Repairing to the place OF
danger.
~ In haste, yours,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-01-06
Arrivea yesterday Morning.

SiooP Little Tom, Havens, 10 DAYS from,
oaitlnore-bar iron. ac-saw , frigate in the
mouth OF MebJack Bay the nigh b etore-
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-01-06

"A small schooner called the Highfyer. from,
o altimore for this place, with cargo ofi;me-
having passed Hampton Roads. by m stake. nm
wednesday night, was perceived by The Dra..
sooh' -, VINO sent several barges in pursuit of
her The schooner was run on shore asd ~ ~,
enemy under cover of their cannon, succeeded.
IT. getting at her. when they set her on fire
and returned to their ship. e>
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-01-06
Nat. Int.

resolutions which elected the report that is
to be discussed.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-01-06
NORFOLK. Jan I

NORFOLK, Jan. i.
he baltimore Letter Of Marque reported to
be ashore on Egg.Island, proves to be the p;.-
oneer, Capt. Adams. She is entirely lost
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-01-06
The moment Our paper was going to press
we received the following
IMPORTANT INTELLIGENCE.
"RIpGE ROAD, 10 mile Creek, }
September 10, 1873 &,

About sunrise this morning, a
large Number of Indians and perhaps or 700
regulars of the enemy landed at the mile
meadows; they Immediately showed them
selves at Lewiston, we have OF course deserted
the place. We heard the cannon at Fort Mia.
CARA when we left lewiston You need not be
told that the road is full of women and chill
dren.--Somc OF our citizens are taken others
killed. 1t is possible some aid NAV be had
from Batava--ifso SO, Forsyth's will be proper
place to rendezvous. Those who voiunteerare
requested TO come mounted. Tile times are
serious; pray send our regiment BY compa-
MES or any other way tha, will expedite.
JOSEPH HARRISON.
NATHL'L ALLEN
DAVID HALL,
Joseph Ellicott, Esq.
The foregoing is endorsed as follows
BATAVIA, Dec 10.
AS the most or all the arms are in Fort
Niagara, IT that Fort is taken, we shall have but
lew public arms in this cart of the State. LET
every man who has a gun carry it with him
indeed this would be necessary, as the enemy
are between IT'S and the Fort.
Yours, &c.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-01-06
Observation-Disclosures ,a,a

J. d. BEMIss.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-01-06
JOS. ELLICoTT..

Col. ------- Davis, Caledonia
Il will be perceived from the above intell;
genee. that Fort Niagara is besieged, and the
enemy between us and the principal depot q.
ms and ammunition, and IL is a verbal oues.
on that an express should be sent to Canaan
4aigua, to request the commandment of the Ar.
scnal TO forward arms, ammunition, &c. irnmc.
'!Iately.
DANIEL DAVIS,
Lieut. Col.
JAMES GANsON.
ARCHD s. CLARK,
70 the Commandant Of the Arsenal,
at CanardaIga.
Caledonia, 2Oth Dec. 3 o'clock.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-02-17
Land for Sale.

THE subscribers will sell the Land ON
which they now live, situate on Opeckon
Creek, in Berkeley County, Virginia, S
miles from Martinsburgh and eleven from
Charles-Town, containing ESQ acres; about
$50 acres cleared. well enclosed, and in
good farming condition; it is bounded for
considerable distance by Opeckon Greek,
along the margin of which lies so acres Of
the first rate bottom Land, and about so
acres of second rate; acres are now in
excellent meadow, and at least 10 acres
more may be put in grass next season; the
whole capable of being watered at little ex-
pence-Tbe upland is well adapted to small
grain, clover and plaster one field of 30
acres is well set with clover. On the fara
is convenient two Story Dwelling House,
with we'll and spring of good water near
it, Kitchen. Smoke House, Corn House,
Barn, &C. large Orchard of young bear
ing Apple trees, Peach, Cherry, Plum
and Damson trees This Farm affords
very valuable mill-seat, with an abundance
of water The terms will be made known.
on application to either of the subscribers.
ADAM STRAYER,
NICHOLAS STRAYER~
January 20, 1914.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-02-17
Land for Sale.
January 20, 1914.

THE subcriber offers for sale his plan
tation in Hampshire County, at the forks
of great Cacaphon, known by the name Of
the BLACK HORSE TAVERN, and now
in the occupation of Isaac johnson and
James Moffitt. 1t is we'll known to be an
excellent stand for Store and Tavern, and
affords convenience for great improve
ments, as there is plentiful stream of wa
ter running through the farm, which affords
an excellent mill seat. The Creek and
great Cacaphon affords the most eligible
situations in the county for mills of every
descriptien.-There is convenience of wa
ter carriage from Cacaphon to the Potomas
River, the distance of which is only eigh-
teen miles.--As to the quality Squantity ct
the Land it is unnecessary to say any thing,
as any person wishing to purchase, will
view the premises If the above property
is not sold by the fifteenth day Of March
next it will be leased for term of 5 or
years, and possession given the first day of
April next Any person wishing to pur-
chase or lease may know the terms by ap-
plying to the subscriber living at the forks
of Cacaphon. JOHN COPSEf.
January Goth, 1914. ~