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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-08-24

The Ward Meetings, held last evening al the re-
quest Of the Committee Of Defence, wer~ generally
vel, attended II was highly gratifying to sec Que
fellowci,i assembling ogethcr without distinc
ton of party, and uni,edy adopting measures for
thc interest ali safety of the whole.
w. CON. .iip. a federal paper.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-08-24

18th inst. says, Com. Chauncey remained with
his fleet off the Bucks, blocxading the enemy
in Kingston. The Commodore had nearly
recovered his health
The new brig On Lake Champlain, is TO be
called the Wavrior. She will mount % l2's
and 32's, and was launched on the 18th inst.
In taUo weeks after her Keel Evas laid, she wos
af2Gh
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-08-24
NEW PORT.
IMPORTANT! +!
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST "a, Isl

- The Repu5ican Citizens Of this town are re-
guesfed 10 assemble at tie SchosLhonSe Of ELEAzER
TaevETr, Esq on s.lTURD.aY Evening nert ,26h
inst al o'clock Il general and panc.,At attendance
Is eapeeed business Of much consequence mil there
be kaid betore them
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-08-24

lar species OF their crime, have been publish
cd in print, and ye; no notice has been taken
OF them--no inquiries ade. Boats and yes-
sells, loaded for the enemy, have been permit.
ted TO proceed. A plausible tale ulled all
pretended vigilance. Is there no measure
that can be presented adequate to putting
stop to these reasonable acts, and bringing the
traitors to condign punishment A more
prompt performance OF duty on the part OF
officers will greatly lessen this infamous con-
duct of the unprincipled and corru Wpari of
society. And until this he done the war will
be prosecuted in vain.
-:Sk:-
: !. And il shall come 10 pass in the latter
part OF The present political year, ;ha, VIII
LIAM, the erudite, shall say unto the people,
Cannot longer be governor over you; choose
you, there fore, another man 10 rule in my
stead.
Q. Then shall ELISHA, the big man, come
forward and say, l will be your governor,
choose me.
8. And certain OF his friends shall answer
and say, we will surely have ELISHA for our
governor, to rule in the place of WILLIAM,
who refuseth longer TO serve.
mong the people, exhoriing them to choose
ELISHA for their governor, and employing
persuasions and bribes for that purpose.
S. Take timely. heed, therefore, ye who
are disposed to dwell under the gubernatorial
sway of ELISHA, the big man, and prepare
yourselves against the day of election.
6. Select man discreet, wise and capable,
and let him be supported with ell your might,
,H,, g. lsk r 4
ELISHA, the big mar, TO rule over you.
On our first page OF this days paper, will
be found the particulars Of the late attack
made by the British upon Sloning,on.
Extract of a ietter from an officer in The 4otk
regiment u. s. Inf. to gentleman in this
rosvn, dafed
"U. S. garrison Edgecomb, CDist .1fe;)o
.8ugus. IL, 1914.
" SirA-You will perceive BY this what sit.
uation The enemy 10 in at Easlport. yester-
day was on my return from The y. States
Fort al Phippsbourgh, near the mouth of the
Kennebec, where had been on duty, fell in
with and captured British one. .masied ves-
sci, cinker built, with FIVE men on board
found they were from Eastport with a cargo
VI otoeit oiy'ooodot S<S' tbS
men appear to be very candid, or at leas, tell
pretty plausible STORY, and inform that they
left Eas,port 8 days since /; ,ha, there had
sirty non-co n. missioped officers and privates
deserted the week before they left there; that
one of them Ohe Coloneps servant) took
with him the Coils. Coat, Commission, gold
Watch, and Four Hundred Dollars, and got
off clear with the rest that the remainder
of the regiment was Immediately sent eff 10
St. Andrews, British side) 4; that there was
but three hundred troops leil (; that the OFF,
GERS were obliged 10 stand sentry at night, and
would not trust the men that a whole guard
would go off at time that the officers said
it would be impossible for them to keep thae
place, on account of their having no depeD-
dence on their men; they had As pieces OF
cannon mounted and their provisions
were very scarce and high: Pork SIS Dbl.
and other articles in proportion"
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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-08-24

On our first page OF this days paper, will
be found the particulars Of the late attack
made by the British upon Slonington.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-04-02
From rhe National Infrlligeacer.

The friends OF Zion Throughout the United
States, of the Baptist denomination, are h, reby
informed, thar societies for sending the I" glad
tidings" of Salvation by JESUS CHRIST to
heather lalds, are formed aud forming in va
rious parts OF the country ;--tourteen associa
ton, tor this truly benevolent purpose, already
exist on the seaboard from Salem in Massa
chusatts to Savannah in Georgia, and one in
Kentucky. The subscribers to these societies
agree 10 give annually any sum they may think
proper, not Jess however than Two dollars
TIL. SO societies have agreed TO send, each, one
or more DtIegltes 10 meet at Philadelphia on
the third "Wednesday in Maynext, TO form a
Genera: Committee, tie object of which is TO
unite the counses, contributions, and energies
OF all the Societies, to promote the great OBJ
jects they have iu view From this brief out.
line it will be seen, that Their design is lauda.
bic, the obj ct in prospect great and glorious,
and the individual contributions comparatively
triHng; It is therefore with confidence that an
appeal is made to the love and zeal of those,
who, having themselves lasted that the Lord
is graciou., must feel All ardent desire to Co.
operate in spreading the saver of his name and
the bl, ssings of his gospel to those who are
perishing for lack of knowledge and such are
hereby earnestly and aifectionately inveted, to
unite with their brethren in this good work
by forming societies upon similar principles in
every part Of the country and sending one or
two Delegates from each Society, to meet the
General Committee at Philadelphia in May next.
BY order Of the Washington Baptist Society
for Foreign Missions.
o Is. BROWN, PRESIDENT.
EMO. REYNOLDS. Corresp,g Sec'ry.
Washington City, March 81, 1874
or Editors Of newspapers throughout the g.
States, friendly to the cause Of religion, would
confer favor OF, the Society and aid the cause,
by giving the above one or insertions in their
respectiye paDers.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-04-02

Among the fruits Of the successes of the
Allies, urged on by the Vaccinations of the
English Minister, is the subjugation of Den,
mark. by the Prince Regent of Sweden.
No power in Europe, under the guidance of
Bernstof, the only honest politician of his
day, made g'cater efferts to avoid war than
Denmark, none observed more impartial
conduct--but in vain.--The English first
wantoDly burnt her capital, and then infa-
mously robbed her Of her Heet.--Every
honest man IN England blushed for the hon.
or of his country, but they blushed in vain
---it was part OF the Pitt system, far
more abominable than any or all of Bona
parties most violent acts.--Now, Denmark
is overpowered by the Allies, and lies pros
trate, at the feet Of the onquerors.----An
awful warning to the people of America.
.HuericQn.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-04-02

hereby Authorised and required to pay. or cause
to be paid, to such owners, officers and crews
oil private armed vessels commissioned as afnre.
said, or their asenss, the aforesaid sum for each
prisoner captured and delivered as aforesaid.
Sec.2. And be it further enacted, That, for the
purposes aforesaid, the sum Of two .9.ntred
thousand dollars. out of any money in tue trea-
s'ry not otherwise appropriated, be, and the
same is hereby appropri3,el.
LANGDON CHEyES,
Speaker cfthe Housc of Representatives,
E. GERRY,
| Vice-President Of the United States, and
President Of the Senate
March 10, 1sI&-Approved,
| JAMES MADISON.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-04-02
To the Public.

THE General Annual Meeting of the mem.
oers OF the BIBLE socIErY OF VIRGINIA, is
appointed Mt the Capitol in the City of Rich
mond, on the first Tuesday in April next :: al
which time and place their punctuaI attendance
is urgently requested. With permission. the
meeting will be held in the Hall of the House of
Delegates. The Rey'd. Robert b. cemple ia
requested to conference with an introductory
exhortation the Res'd. John D. Blair. to CON.
tinue, the service of the day with prayer; and
the Rev'd. John II. Rice to conclude with
sermon appropriate TO the occasion immedi,
stely after which, the annual Report ofthe
Managers will be publickly read by the Re-
cording Secretary. persons Who m Az
choose TO DC present are respectfully invited 10
at'end.-(By order of the Managers.)
JOHN Fl. RICE,
CORRESPONDING Secretary.
WM. MUNFORD,
Recording Secretary.
SAML. GREENHOW, Treasurer.
Richmond, Feb. 25 t5tbA.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-04-02
Twenty Dollars Reward. !.

II AN AWAY. Gas am informed, few DAYS
~ before Christmas last) from free mulatto
man oy the name OF Patterson, who hired her
the last year, negro woman named MARIA
MIDDLETON, belonging to me. She is a stout.
full Bodied woman. with large eyes, and re.
markable for deep dimples in her cheeks
Her countenance is pleasing when she smiles.
and one finer fore teeth is out. She commons.
~ wears handkerchief on her head like tur.
ban.---I will give the above reward, AND pay
unreasonable expenses to any person who will
deliver her to me in this city, or ten dollars for
securing her so that get her again.
VIM. MUNFORD.
Richmond, January 81, 1914. It'll
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-04-02
Deferred Articles.

Extracts from two letters written in Lex
ington, kt. one in January and the other
IN February 1914. and addressed from a
Physician there to Physician in News
York
1--WE have but little to Console us on the
return of our army (; for they contracted the
seeds of disease in Camp, which broke out
| on their return, and has carried many of
them of. and now assumes the form of an
epidemic. Scarcely family has escaped
its visitation. Lexington is at this time UNI
der its influence ; and as DR. Rush used to
say" Every disease is made to wear its
livery 1t is not confined to the town: the
Country is equally unhealthy. Our friends
Mr.. and Mrs. Breckenridge, have had "a
| most distressing bereavement. Miss Caro-
line Laurens Smith, the youngest daughter
OF President Smith, of Princeton, visited her
| sister and was permitted to remain but few
days, unit! she fell sick g died. The disease
that prevails here is The same had to en-
counter last winter, modified by circumstarl-
ces There is not that immediate prostration
OF the system which have seen ); but there
is an obstacle of the alimentary caral, such
as have never witnessed before It's APP
earance IS ushered in by head ache, We
ry deep seated pain in the head, chills, subse-
quent fevers, pain, and frequently swell-
ing OF the eyes. very dry, black. and fur
rowed tongue, dry rough skin. and extreme
torpor of the cutaneous vessels, particularly
the feet, pain nthe breast frequently and
bad cough. When family is attacked, it
fr qnently goes the round. 1t has appeared
also in the neighboring towns, equally fatal
| Upon the first appearance, it was not UNDER
stood, and its termination was often fatal
| Many of our Citizens have fallen victims to
it. Our Legislature is about to adjourn
without doing much. The fever made its
1 appearance among them. and three or four
| Members died; the remainder became a
harmed and agreed to adjourn much earli-
| er than common
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-04-02
District Of Yirginia. 70 ruif !.

REit remembered, that on this twenty-fourth
- day OF March, in the thirty eighth year Of
the independence OF the United States of Ame-
RIGA, Jonathan Foster, of the said district, hath
deposited in this office the title of a book, the
right whereof he claims as author, in the words
following, to wit (" The Peace Payty Dissecfed.
or an Impartial Sketch Of Parry Vietrs and Com
C dict IN the Prosecution ofthe Present Way- Rv
:. a Farmer" conformity to the act of the
Congress- OF the United States, entitled " An
act for the encouragement Of learning, by SCI
curing the copies of Maps, Charts and Books, to
the authors and proprietors of such copies. du.
ring the times therein mentioned !" and also 10
an act Untitled I" An act supplementary to an
act, entitled. an act for the encouragement of
learning, by securing the copies of Maps, Charts
and Books to the authors and proprietors Of
such copies, during the times therein mentions
ed, and extending the benefits thereof TO the
arts OF designing. engraving and etching histo.
rical and other prints"
WILLIAM MARSHALL,
WI. CLERK offhe District of Virpinia.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-04-02
by AUTHORITY.
AN ACT.

In addition to an act, entitled can act allowing
bounty to the owners, officers and crews ofthe
private armed vessels Of the United States"
BE IL enacted By The Senate and House Of Re.
tresenfafives ofthe United STATES Of america in
Congress Assembled, That in lieu Of the bounty
now allowed by law, the som OF one hundred
dollars be pad TO The owners, sfsicers and crews
OF the private armed vessels Of the United States
commissioned a. letters Of marque, for each
and ey'ry prisoner by them captured and deli
vered to an agent authorised TO receive him,
in any port OF the United States. or of power
nj war with Great Britain, or delivered NJ any
station within the dominons ofthe king of Grea,
Britain established for the exchange Of prison.
ers of war, whereby such prisoner shall be ac
tually placed and allowed by the government of
the kingdom of Great Britain and fire and. in the
account OF prisoners TO the credit Of the United
States. Apd the Secretary Of the Treasury is
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-04-02

Cumberland December Court, 1915.
William Meredith, sen. Plaintiff
AGAINST In chance.y.
James Jackson, Defendanf,
IT appearing to the satisfaction Of the Court
that the plaintiff has departed this life since
he awarding the injunction, and that Samuel
Meredith has qualified as executor of said VIM.
Meredith, but is not resident OF this State on
motion ofthe defendant, by. his counsel, Ii is or.
de,ed, that unless the said s. Meredith, ex'or as
aforesaid, shall renew the injunction on or be.
fore next June court, that this cause will stand
dismissed as an act Of this day,--and copy of
this order is directed to be published, for two
months, in some newspaper printed in the City
of Richmond, and one other copy posted at the
front door of the Courthouse oftEis county.
A Copy-'reste,
MILLER WooDsoN, Ja. ID. C.
March 2, 1871. w8w
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-04-02
Cast-Iron Foundry.

HE subscribers have commenced the estab.
4 meni OF n Furnace in this place, under the
firm OF Parkhill, Sabbaton s. Co. They expect
10 have it in complete operation about the mid
die of May next, and will thankfully receive or
ders for castings any description, which they
trust will be executed with neatness and dis
patch, having procured the best of workmen
Orders left with Mr.. John Parkhill, nj his
store-with Mr.. 2. A. Saboaton, at the works,
Just above the Basin on the Canal, or with
Messrs. Toilet & Lea, Petersburg, will be strict
ly attended TO.
JOHN PAREHiLL.
t,s T.. A. SABBATON.
TOILET & LEA.
Richmond, March "a, 1914 IT,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-04-02
BRAVERY.

IN the heat OF general Foyd's last engage
ment, one of captain Thomas's pieces Of artil-
iery, had, at one time, but three men left, and
the matchmen were shot down in succession
at this important crisis, when the savages, rush.
ing with the impetuosity OF Il torrent, seemed
determined to take possession Of the cannon |;
when ten men out of thirteen, were welterinpe
in their gore and nothing but inevitable de-
struction appeared to await the remaining three,
Ezekiel NJ. Attaway with heroic frmness,
wrested the tr versing handspike from the car.
rage OF the gun, exciaiming to his brave COM
rades-" with this will defend the piece as
long as 4 can siana--we must not give up the
gun, boys-seize the first weapon you can Law
your hands upon, and stick 10 ur posts until
the last" At tins critisal juncture, when no
thing but savage destruction star d our heroes
in the face. accompany OF musketmen came up
to their relief, and by sha,p and we'll direct
ed fire soon repulsed the enemy.
We notice this example of deliberate brave
ry, because We think Mr.. Attaway deserves
more attention and gratitude than he received.
AT Ncwman's ever memorable battles i'm East
Florida, this young man distinguished himself,
and publicly received the appreciation of that
gallant officer. When lndism audacity COMPEL
ed another resort to arms, to chastise them for
their aggressions, Attaway was again the first,
among his youthful compatriots, 10 enrol Himself
volunteer i'll the ranks, for the defence of the
state: and he deserves its gratitude. No other
motive than that which springs fr, m a well di.
rected amor pGfrid, could induce him to fly to
the banner OF his country; for his exc. tons rs
airespecabe citizen, always insured him u de-
Cent competency.
In republican government, national we fare
materially depends upon the virtue and patriot
ism OF the peopie--in fostering these amiablc
qualities, we strengthen the goody fabric of
our Liberties, AMI add to its solid grandeur--in
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-04-02
TO THE MOON.

WHAT is it gives thee, m Id queen Of tue night,
That secret intelligent gracei -
., why should gaze with such tender delight,
On thy fair but in:ensible face
What gentle enchantmsnt possesses thy beam,
Beyond the warn, sunshine OF day
Thy bosom is cold as the glittering stream,
Where dances thy tremulous ray.
Canst thou the sad heart of its sorrow bcguile,
Or grietss fond indulgence suspendi
Yetwhercis the mourne r but welcome sthy smile
And loves thee almost rs a friend
The tear that looks bright on thy beam as ii ows
Onmov'd thou dost ever behold;
The sorrow thn loves in thy light to repose,
To thee ithath never been told.
And yet thou dost sooth me and ever find,
Whilst watching thy gentle retreat,
moonlight composure steals over my mind,
Poetical, pensive, and sweet.
think of the years that forever are fed,
OF follies by others forgot; fdead
OF joys that have vansll'd, of hopes that are
VI friendships that were, and arc not.
think Of the future-still gazing the while,
AS thou could those secrets reveal,
But ne'er dost thou grant an encouraging smi,c
TO answer the mournInl appeal.
Those beams that SO bright thro' my casemcn,
To tar distant scenes they extend; [appear
hlumin- the dweliing of those that are dear,
: And sleep on the grave of my friend.
Then still must love thee, mild queen of the
Sints feeling and fancy agree fnight
To make thee a source of infading delight.
A friend and q solaee 10 me-.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-04-02
SAVAGE INDECORUM.

In looking over the speech of Mr.. Han
son in Congress on the loan bill, as publish
ed in the Federal Republican,, we were re
ally amazed at the coarse and brutal Incl
Witty OF some parts of it. We knew the un.
feeling, cruel and shameless disposition of
the man but we did not suppose before
that even he would dare to charge venera-
BILE members of congress, to their faces.
with being traitors. and the President with
having commenced I" ruthless, murderous,
and bloody" system. Knowing that Mr..
Findleyfn congress, who has served this
country, in and since the revolution, forty or
fifty years, was a British born, subject, and
after Mr.. Findiey had avowed the fact in a
speech on the subject, Mr.. Hanson indecent
ly said. that every man born in the British do.
minions. 7uhefher naturafzed or nor 6u Lazu,
was traitor if he fought in the battles of
his adopted country; and added, in the
words we use, though not precisely in the
form, that in the measures which the Pre-
sident had adopted for protecting such citi-
zens, he was acting ferocious, bloody and
murderous tragedy. Other nations will
hardly believe, posteIity WILL reluctantly Gre
dit the fact, that an American Congress
suffered STRIPPING, a mushroom demagogue
Of faction thus to insult, traduce and vilify,
in the sacred sanctuary of legislation, James
Madison and William Findley, who, as men,
legislators and statesmen, are no less illus
trious for their private virtues, than for
their talents and long services to the repub>
lic.-Let fedaralists blush to own such an
odious and disgusting calumniator as their
favorite leader. BAH. Mig.
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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-04-02
JACOB MICHAUX,
WILLIAM HAXALL.
FOR SALE,
A TRACT of LAND.
Lying In tie county Of Pozuhatan,

lying an me county 81 Poghdfan,
Ten miles below the Courthouse, 25 from Rich.
mond, and two from Appomattox river, on the
waters of Butterwood creek, containing 1850
acres, of which three OF four hundred are wood
land, and one hundred acres Of valuable Low
GROUNDS Valuable imp, ovements, DWELL
'nghouse, two story high, 48 by 90, and all ne
cessary out houses One third Of the money will
be required in hand FROM the purchaser, and
the balance in two annual instruments. Posses.
sion will be given at Christmas, with the privi-.
lege of sowing $50 acres in small grain. Any
person wishing to purchase, will apply to the
proprietor.
EDWARD MOsELEy
March 10, 1914. I'm
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-04-02

The Parties interested will take notice, that
have appointed Monday the ssd Nav NEXT. TO
carry the foregoing order into effect, when they
will please attend at the Swami Tavern, in this
city, between the hours of and 9 o'clock, with
their books and papers prepared for compIi-
ance with the said order
JOHN NICHOLSON, M. C.
Commissioners Office, Rich
mond. February %, t8l4S e3M
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-04-02
N. POlNDExTER.
WILLIAM BARRETT.
PEDIGREE.

IEDluUfIKI 81
SUPERIOR was got by Old Diomed, out OF
Lady Boiingbroke, who was got by Pantaloon,
out of Cade, who was got by King Herod (who
was got by Old Fearnought, out of Kitty Fish.
er) Cade's dam was Primrose, who was got by
Dove, who was got by Cade, who was got by
Old Grab, who was got by the Godolphin Ara
bian--Primrose's dam was Stella, who was got
by othello, who was got by Crab-Stella's dam
was Selma, who was got by the Godolphin
Arabian-Lady Bolingbroke is the dam of Ce-
liza by Wild-Air, Desdemona by Daredevil, La
.'n'a by Diomed, and Wrangler by Diomed, ali
hrst Fate rsnneIs--bcsides, many other promi-
sing Colts as yet untried. The above pedigree
OF Lady Botingbroke, is taken from my Fathers
Stud Book. January 18th. 1912.
MILES SELDEN.
We, the undersigned, do hereby certify, that
SUPERioRS Colts which dropped last Spring,
are very promising, and we consider him as an
excellent foal getter. Given under our hands.
the 18th December, 1912.
James Nc Czurg,
John .1snbler,
Jones ~. Selden,
.dxsfiu 7alman,
Noble Jordan,
George Keesee.
Gw3t
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-04-02
Notice.
Anerican.

THE Collector of the Revenue for the 18th
District of Virginia, or his Dep putty, the sub.
seriber, will attend at the different Courts foi
Amherst, Nelson, Fluvanna, and Albemarle in
January and February, to receive Entries Of
Carriages under the law of Congress, of Jul,
gath, 1913, which all owners of Carr ages will
Of course examine.
THOS. J. RANDOLPH,
Deputy Collector, for the 10Th
District OF Virginia.
Shadewell Mills, in Albemarie,
Dec. 26tb, 1873. tt.