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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-02-08
EXTRACT.

'' 1t is true, INV friend, that have, until
l differed IN opinion from the party, always
been considered as warm federalist, and
so long as they ac,ed as independent Anne.
ricans, determined to resist every encroach-
ment upon our just rights by NY foreign
power. so long did act i'll concert with them.
But as soon as | discovered in them a dis
position to submit to insults and wrongs of
foreign nations, 1 had Independence enough
to declare my sentiments freely. ! was one
OF those who thought our government too
slow in their resentment for the many acts
OF injustice committed against us by Ene-
land and France / was Tor resentinc at
once, with frmBesss and decision, every vie
olation of our rights and ! am At this day
fully pTTsnaded, that If this had been done,
instead of submitting for years to their in
suits and injustice. we should now be at
peace with the whole world The govern
meOt of this country too long pursued a po-
icy too pacific to sustain that high reputa.
ton we had acquired in achieving our in-
dependence. At the conclusion of the re-
volutiODary war, we occupied pre- eminent
situation in the eyes of the world we were
thought not only virtuous, wise aud just.
but We were thought m2Sna1imous, brave
and powerful. But by an indecisve, supine,
neSOciatiqg policy, we lost much of that
chara cter before the declaration of war. I
cannot believe that there is one honest, can
did American who will attempt to deny
that we had Just cause for going to war be-
fore we did so but believe many honest,
timid irresoute men, who acknowle1 dye the
justice Of the war, doubt as to It's policy /
am not one of those. ! think the war was
brought upon US by the disposition Of the go~
vernment to put up with injuries without
resentment. 1t is for these reasons / now
differ IN opiHiou with party with whom it
has been my pride to act in concert. 1t 10
true, my dear sir, that shall not vote for
the present Representative / feel regret
that cannot do so, particularly as have
for long series of years held, aud still hold
the man 10 high estimation cannot
vote for enc who will withhold every thing
necessary for carrying on the war /: on the
other hand, I shall feel qualification in vo-
ting for one whom have known personally
from childhood to be worthy ~ +. Ma
son, believe, has never been guilty Of one
dishonest or disLonorSble action--there Is
not single bad trait in his character--uo
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-02-08

we can rely: have had repor,ed 70 me-
that they are in sight of Simmons no;ns n
FrtSate and Schooner, the Barges of which
have this day been discovered in taxing TN.
sounds OF the coast and harbor of Edis.
20 Inlet. We have a number OF sick in
Camp reported this morning about one
nunursd VINO ought to be provided with
conveyance troni this Island as soon as pos
'ioe. FROM the ABOVE representation you
accordingly ~
With sentiments Of high respect, and e..
TEEN, your obedient servant,
B. ROBERTSON.
Commanding on Johns Lskand.n
Immediately on the receipt of the ahove
MaJor General Butler started sor Johns Is-
iand, and has ordered out from the C;,, ,
tuil company of Cavalry to be stationed ar
ina. piace-We doubt not every dis,e,;ti1r
WIN ne made which can tend 20 the secu-
rity and defence of our shores.
ne "outnern mai. We received NO inc
iorH'ation Concerning the e,.e my: bur. thar
tiie sniaH hoek and scurvy are mak;nr
u , raVages among them, on Cumbers
land Island. Tae people of S,va,n,b 80.
prepared to meet the foe, WHENCE ~.
arrive. 1t is calculated that the;r fnrc.
'ooo' 10.
by captain William Walton. who L.,
mons Bay, last night, at O'Clock we arc
in1ormedj that three of our barees yvb;ch
lett TINS CITY early yesterday mornine MAJ
ned with picked men, and comnaoded ~,
Lieutenant Kearney. having s,rorg ebt,
tlde' stood out, and get b rwcen she Il ;t;sh
trisate Heorus, and her flotila, Consisting
oil schooner, formerly the Alligator of
this port, taken at Beaufort and two .,r.
ges; about 3 O'Clock. p. Man action wac
Immediately commenced. The frigate got
unuer weisn' and came up as near as the
oeptn OF the water would admit; she rhen
opened smart fire on our barpes bn, -
shot fell short. The schooner struck and
was towing into South Edisto.
captain Taylor, who came over. inforus
that one OF the British barges had struck.
and he believed both
wo oeserters from the British fotiIla
gave information that the frigate h ID landed
20 men on Edisto Island uDon wbirh .
detachment from Major Robertson's bat-a~
lion, and Captain Jenkins Company were
sent in search of them.
they also informed, that the crev On
board Of The frigate were very sickIv. and
were Tor some time on short allowance of
wa'-tnaI tney were hourly in expecta-
ton of being joined by large reinforce.
nent' said to be about Is 900 men, * Shae
CHARLESTON was to be their poin. of
attack.
10 consequence OF the above information,
zen Butter had Immediately sent OFF an
express to Savannah, to Major General
Pinckney-
some houses were said to be burnt on the
Island, and that the enemy were kiIlinp CT
tie and sinking wells.
Our troops were in high spirits, and anx.
'ous to meet the enemy--Eu Posi-.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-02-08
ST MARY,s EyAcuATEny' %

An official despatch reached town this
morning to gen. Floyd which states that the
enemy evacuated St. Mary's and Point Pc.
tire on Tuesday last, after burning the bar
racks and blowing up the fort at the lat,
ter place and there is no doubt Sayan>
nah is ultimately their object.
A private letter to gentleman IN this
place, from Amelia, states that the enemy
evacuated St Mary's on Tuesday last, af
ter p,undering every thing they could Law
their hands on-that they intend occupying
Cumbe rland Island a. their head quarters
that the incendiary Cockburn commands
them and that they say Savannah is the
only place worth holding or taking care of.
The writer adds he is assured the impress
sion that the enemy will pay our city a visit
is not confined to the ignorant & unthink-
ing. Be vigilaht. be watchful.
We will merely observe that for the last
four nr FIVE days, hundreds of our up
country brethren have arrived in this place
to aid in its defence. Our city is now gar,
risoned with numerous troops. Our works
are Completing with spirit /; and our means
increasing daily, which will enable us
TO defend our rights, and FIRE sides, our
holy sanctuaries, and all that is dear to us.
Reh.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-02-08
a VIRGINIA FEDERaLlsr.
To the Editors offhs .Wadonal h.teAigencer.

'''v '-'1'FV'0y EFe ',IEO7IVE IE!tIIIsTeN
FaiJar C9un'y. (Va) Janu4ry IS.
/ received a few DAYS ago letter from
friend OF mine, who has considerable inllr>
ence in the county OF L9udon, and has al.
WAYS before the war been firm feleralist.
he is plsin man, as you will see by his let.
ter he now for the first time intends to vote
fr republican,. The extracts which /
have copied verbatim, gives his reasons for
differing with his party have nv
SELF thought them so good, and their com
ing from an influential federalist of Loudoh,
may make it worth your while to publish it.
# you should do so publish the extract from
him only. think it may have GOOD ef
fect-the retrociSsion Of few more such
men will put this great federal district right.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-02-08
THE ENGAGEMENTS ESS9T1ary !.

After cur paper was prepared Tor press
last evening We were politely fayourId ho
Lieut. kearney, who arrived in town ,cs'.
terday afternoon, with the following psrt;s
culars Of the affair which took place On Sun.
day last of Johns Islaad. we learn !,
add ion, that there were So prisoners taken.
VIZ. 1 assistant surgeon, midshipman, and
81 seamen. f
lhe 6arges were commanded by Lieuts.
kearney and Lawton, and Sailing Master
Ashbridge,--Gazefte.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-02-08
January 81.

His Excellency D. r. Williams returned
TO the City last evening also Major Ger
Butler and suite, TO their quarters naar ~
lines. s-'e
Ihe victory obtained by our brave couns
trymen is at once a subject of honor and .
source OF security, To beat the enemy
WINE on our frontiers. is the proper We, r.,
resist MS entrance into the bosom of oup
country. We did anxiously avail, some an.
thehtie particulars. of this gallant and Xii,
lul reLcontrej but have ieaFnt M hing fare
eher OF Importance. We hourly expect the
return Oh our gallant corps with their Drio
sone8s PF'7
Inc cavalry, under captain Rouse. re.
turned from John's Island last Yeysnine
FROM several gentlemen of that detarhmsrs
we learn, that IN the engage meDt of Cani'
hearneY with the British, il was NOT es,.er1
tanned what number IF prisoners were tal,en1
nor how many killed and wounded toerG
were on either side. They speak in tern,s
OF the highest admiration of Al ,ior r obs.,S
sons battalion. The officers are inteI';-.s,t
the men well disciplined, obedient ard a.;
rted. Sensible of their station as frc,o,e-,,T
they are anxious to perform the du,ies o5
8oLdIeTs, by which alone their riehts and
happiness are guarded from invasion. The
MIlltla has been so often aud 80 needlesslv
aspersed, that we mention with the great.
est pleasure the honorable conduct az on.
country men. When only thirty men were
required to search for the British on Edis,,
--fhe 7Ohole battalion volunteered the,r oey..
viees Such was their ardour TO engage
the enemy, that their enthusiasm could no.
be repressed' Forty would proceed--snd
they nave been Northumberland.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-02-08

On my arrival at North Edisto inlet. On
the 29th ult. received information of there
being a watering party on Edisto Island.
belonging to the ship Of war in the oiFinc
/ took three barges and proceeded out In
pursuit on getting outside OF the inlet. I
discovered q schr. and two large boats stan.
ding towards the ship; endsavored to cut
them off from the ship but the two boats
rowing fast, made their eseape--the scbrJ
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-02-08
CHARLESTON Jan. 90.

CHARLESTON Jan 90.
AS there have been several erroneous
reports in circulation concerning the land
ing of the enemy on Johns Island. and the
behavior of our troops on that occasion,
we have obtained the following correct
statement offacts,! from the highest authori.
ty.
On the 25th inst. Gen. Butler was on his
way to Johns Island, to examine the diff
ferent inlets, &c and its capacities for in
vason and resistance Upon meeting the
ex 2ress from Major Robertson, informing
him of the landing Of the enemy-he sent
notice back to town and pushed on to the
Island himself. M.j Robertson had on the
first notice Of their landing formed his bat
talon, and marched to meet them lac adj
vanced about seven miles, when the sound
of his drums induced the enemy to re 4em.
bark-upon receiving this information, the
Major halted his men. At this moment
General Butler arrived, and found the bat+
TALON, in fine order and high spirits-ke re-
NAMED on the Island that night and part
of the next day, reviewed the battalion, or
dered guards to be placed at the most i'm
portant points and made such other regu-
lations as appeared to him to be necessary.
lie returned to the City late next NOR
ming
These are the exact circumstances as
they occurred. Had the enemy been but
half an hour slower in their movements,
they would have paid dear for sheir temer'
ity. Patriot.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-02-08

Major general Pinckney and suite reach.
ed our city yesterday morning. ID.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-02-08

commanding on Johns Iska1d.'
immediatey on the receipt of the above
MAJOR General Butler started Tor Johns la
iand' and has ordered out from the Citv a
tuii COMPANY of Cavalry to be stationed ar
that p'ace-We doubt not every dis,e,iti~n
VIII ne made which can tend 20 the ,ecu-
rity and defence of our shores.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-09-09
NoTICE.

EE virtue of a>deed of trust, executed
.2B to the subscribers as trustees, by Mai.
Nathaniel Fox, to secure to Robert King a
certain sum of money, as specified therein.
we will proceed TO sell for cash, on the
premises, on Saturday the 16th Septem-
Der next, that
BEAUTIFUL TRaCT OF LIND,
CALLED SPRINGFIELD,
Ia the county Of Hanover, on the river
Pamuhkey, containing four hundred and
twenty three acres, be the same more or
less, or so much thereof as shall Discharge
the aforesaid deed of trust.
ALLAN McRAF,
EDMUND WEBSTER. trustees.
.9QgQst %, tbs
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-09-09

still very fine woman, and when placed
In her little bar in the centre of the room,
amidst the blaze and reflection of lustres
and mirrors, with vases of gold and silver,
and nosegays and Towering shrubs upon
the table, and pendants of diamonds gilt
teiing in her ears, she stretches forth her
well turned arm, and without suliying her
clean white gloves, dips her pen into her
ink, and keeps account Of all that is order
ed, and ali that is paid by the constant
lux of company passing through the room
1t must be confessed that no coifiee-iiiotise
or confectionery can rival the attraction
of the Cafe des Miles CoLones! Kings
and Emperors, it is said, have done hom-
age to this Hebe Of the Palais Royal and
report has SAID that the greater part of the
diamonds that occasionally assist or rival
the lustre of her eyes, were presents from
Russian Prince Of bigh celebrity. What
returns were expected for such magnifi-
cent presents, have not heard but with
all the attractions and eclat that she has
enjoyed, and placed in situation at once
SO public and so dependent, she must have
been young woman of prudence and self
command to preserve even that portion OF
reputation, which even in Paris is necessa-
ry to female respectability.''
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-09-09

o'her Indians what he had seen and heart..-Hc
immediately visited the different tribes of Ind-
ans IN the western part of the States, the Oneidas
excepted They all put the most implicit faith
IN what ne told them, and reyercd him as Pro-
Pnet- Inc consequence has been, that from
filthy, lazy, drunken, wretched set of beinrs.
they have become Clearly, industrious, sober
and happy people. The Prophet has continued,
as he says, to receive regular annual visits from
these heavenly messengers, Immediately after
which, ne, m his turn, visited the different tribes.
lie was OH one ofthese annual visits at the tine
OF his decease.
1t Will be proper to observe. that he was called
the peace Prophet, in contradistinction to The
brother OF Tecunseh, who was called the .yar
Prophet.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-09-09
CNU.MBER 4s.

Madame Moreau, the widow of the late
French general, has taken small retired
house at Tunbridge Wells, for the benefit
oil the waters.
A Brussels paper of the 10Th of july,
mentions, that g when the oyertures of tho
french provisional government were read
IN the council OF the sovereigns, on coming
TO the article respecting Napoleon's abdi,
cation IN favor of Napoleon IT.. the Empe-
ror OF Austria fastened to say that con-
Germs me 4; Recognize no NapoleonII. LET
US go forward J" .fmiabte and pious
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-09-09
11,OOO ACRES OF LAM.
LAND FOR SALE.
nil sell che LAND Ino.v lire onin Chesterfield
county, containing, by estimGsion,
SEVENTY-TWO ACRES

''iore or tess-1He situation is high, healthy and
agreeable, ard ipprooements gOod for the accom-
modati'n Of moderate sized family. From this
And, andin The centre nit too, Jhdue raisesi ub.
yards Of 100000 bushels Of coal at di9ereaf
Perodsfor The last ue years il has not been 7yorI
ed ThGfit contains large bodies qferceHcnt Coal.
there can be little doubt; being bounded 6y John
.lf'trcie, Cnnii8e AMI Back, on the North, the
Falling Creek on the East, aud the railing Greek
CoHi Mines, owSed BY IT. Heth, on the South, and
by The heirs Of L. Wooldridge, on the East
ShGNreqtsire about one-t9n,th Of The burcLase
money IN hand; far the balance si,sc vii he giren
TO sat the pTrchaser, tie amount being safistac
fo'7fy secured. 70 say any more as 10 Me Mnd
prospect If coal, &C. is deemed 1tinecessa,v as
tose desi'oas 10 plchase 7yiH doubtless tie1o the
{roperty--they .sH please GDbiy 10 me on the IRE
Hafses. THO.1fPSO.V DLUA'j.
Ciesferfeld, ,Nry17. IF
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-09-09
Iragical end Of Berthier.

MUNICH, June 8.
The tragical end of prince Alexander
Berthier allied by marriage to our royal
house, excites here great sensation.-
Whatever pains some may have taken to
attribute this event either to an accidental
cause orto q transport of despair, the pub
lie persist in beholding in it special and
terrible act of vengeance. This is the ex-
PLANTATION which they give. During the
last war against Austria, bookseller of
ErlaDg named Palm, had printed PAM
phlet in which were represented the dis
asters attending the movements of great
armies. Marshal Berthier caused him to
be arrested, lie refused to give his author,
and was shot by virtue Off military sent
ence. His relations and friends have
since travelled all over England, the north
and Russia, snpplicating succour for the
widow of Palm, and endeavourinr by eve
ry means to diiiuse an interest in his me-
mory. Some of those individuals, disguis-
ed as Russian officers, or being really IN
the Russian service, penetrated into the
castle where the prince was detained upon
his parole OF honour. They threatened.
according to one account to carry him off
as prisoner. According to another re-
port, they informed him that he was SEN
fenced to be shot. In fine it appears. that
in endeayoring to escape from their fury.
the prince fled TO the highest story of the
house. 1t is uncertain whether the prince
threwhimself out of the window or whc-
Their those who pursued him precipitated
him. The superior authorities, Russian as
we'll as German, have instituted inquiries.
the result of which has not been given to
the public. III the mean while, this me-
lanchOly catastrophe forms the subject Of
universal conversation.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-09-09
LIVERPOOL, july 90.
AMERICAN MANUFACTURERS

One consequence of the late war with
america has been, that the Americans can
now make the cloth which they used TO he
wholly supplied with from this country.-
-ar. Co6bett, IN his Register of Saturday
states, that the republican citizens of Al
Oahy nave sent him present of suit Of
cto'hes' intended, as they say, as a tribute
OF respect Tor TIE able, independent, and
mastery manner 10 which he has edited
his Register. MIR. Goblet adds, that the
broad cloth is as fine and as beautiful as a.
ny in the world.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-09-09
DEATu or TIE LrDLqw PRoPHEr

OxovDAoA, August %.
Died, at the Onondaga Castle, on Sunday last.
one OF The chiefs Of the Alleganes, well known
through this country as the Indian Pro5het.
Those who have been acquainted with the IN
huerce which this mans preaching has had upon
the conduct Of the six nations, (the Oneidas ex-
cepted), cannot but look upon his death as a Sc
we're dispensation of divine Providence. We
think that short biographical sketch of this ex-
tsordInary man cannot be unacceptable to tie
public.
During the first fifty years Of his life lie was re-
marketable only FOR his stupidity and beastly drum
kcnnes5. About thirteen years ago, while light
ing his pipe, he suddenly fell back upon his bunk
upon which he was then sitting, and continued in
a state ofinsenslbilty for SIX or eight hours HE
family supposng him dead had made prepars.
tons tor laying him out, and while IN tho act of
removing him from his bunk, he revived. lis
iifst words were don't be alarmed have seen
Heaven call the nation together that may tell
them what have seen and heard" The nation
having assembled at has house. he informed them
that he had seen four beautiful Young mon Who
had been sent from Heaven by the Great sp;rIt
and who thus addressed hun" The Great spirit
is angry with you, and all the red men, and I'M
less you immediately refrain fir m drunkenness.
lying, stealing, &c. you shall never enter tbat
beautiful place which VIC VIII now show YOU -
tie stated that he was then conducted bv these
young men 90 the gate of Heaven, which was
0pened, but he was not allowed 10 enter that n
was more beautiful than any thing they could con-
cciye Of or he describe; and that the inhabitants
appeared 20 be perfectly happy that he was srf
iged foreman there three or four hours, and was
then re-conducted by the sans young men, who.
on taking their leave, promised they could Wis I
nam Yearly, ard commanded linn 20 inform all
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-09-09
VALUABLE LANDS FOR SALE.

FH0tIE subscriber 1sW sell 1896 acres of paLaagie
n Land, IN the county Of Culpcpber, kiiiyson tie
east and svest side of Fiat RIM, highiv imorozcd
.rith buildings, orchards and ,neatio1vs The tract
nil be diuided into jon lots, 10 smt purchasers;
sirns nearly an equal quantity Of meadow ground,
rood land, and scater, to each lot. IL hes aIoal
ten miles 6elorv Cs.ibePper courthouse. fire mites
from Stevens6mrg, t1senty-eighs miles from Ficoie
'fcks6'rg. strty miles from the city Of WASHINGTON
and -4ierandiqa, and ninety miles from The cify Of
iachmond; IN a rich and popnio,ts iieigkJorsood-
The soil IS particularly adapted 70 tie culture of
,ohedf corn, and tobacco, and zriH produce ercci
lent timothy, and red and 7ulte clorer, .rtiont The
dd Of Plaster Of Paris; though The clscer is much
smbroued ty the application Of Plaster, from Tie
experiments that hGve been made. Should the land
Dc SOLD, The purchaser may be furnished 7rih fam
mo 10 three hundred barrels of corn seveafu herd
Of sheep fran haft three quarter hooded .Ieri-
nos y head Of logs, eigAf good ,pork horses t.yo
yoke Of oren, several high 5reama and coils, and
fiontnton utensils Of erery description. The land
adjoining on The south, thar elegant SeGt Of CAPTAIN
John Ihanis, and OIL Me norti that of Charles Car
Ter, esq. There is 1alnaJle SRlbher Spring in
the lfcfinty Of this farm, (on capt John I7iomls
flan'nton) zshose efficacy curing diseases Of "a
rioas kinds, has been often established beyond a
doubt There are about t.ro hundred acres of nea.
DOR land on this fdrw, thirty acres Of 4elich are
lad dozen IN Timothy, and about ten ia clover
ATee mug Os sfD0 fai7dfed ana jT bushels Of Tfcdt
seeded This fan, on fresh and ra,ured land Should
me land not be sod6etore e LIST Of October nert il
7'id De rented ont 20 s'dt tenants. Should be sold
cnetJfh Of the Purchase money 1riR be expected to
De paid, 7rhen the deeds made; a credit for the
balance ~iN be aloved in four annual payments,
Bearing interest from the date .4mortgage or deed
q trust mil be required 20 secure the payment of
the purchase money. PROPERTY in or near Rich
1n0id, Or so'rg Negroes az fair valuation, avil
De reeeiced az part payment
For terms, Apply to capt. John Thorn, John .Stro-
cher, esquire, Of C,tipepper county, 70 .H Thomas
Bedsley, 1sho resides on the farm or 10 the srtJscr
Der, gho, also, offers for sale
1000 ACRES OF LAND,
Lying in the State of Kentucky;
together NTH sic ui,nbroued OTIS in the cifv of
Washington. etigi5ly situated, and one Lot m tie
same city, Handsomely improved and aoYy in the &C.
cupancy of capt. CraG5 As to tie terms on 4rliich
tasiatter b,oberty may be p,rchased, enquire Of
CAPT Samuel ". SnSldtsvOod cfhts city flashing
nm, CT cftte subscriber.
NICHOLAS VOSS.
JQy 9s. If
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-09-09

bT9 The reader Will see in the follow.
ing description Of transatlantic Beauty,
many features of the handsome Bar Maid
OF Waterford, near Albany. whom so MANY
travellers have so often taken the tour Of
that village to behold and admire, in their
journies 70 and from the BalIstown springs.
Boston Ten.