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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-10-07
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wv <Nf'fss tVHe ~ tfto - thttf AoNu5. .
This new kingdom embraces besides the seven
United Provinces tire gfeaterpart of The country
generally known under the name Of the Austrian
Netherlands. II was all included in The year
1912 within the French Empire, and formed the
greater part Of 10 French departments The
Austrian provinces were annexed in The wear
1925, soon after their conquest BY the French.
beng formed into Departments, and we're for.
mAlly ceded to France by the emperor of Gerna
ny, az the treaty Of Campo Formio, in October
1899. The United Provinces, sfer their con-
guest by the French, for some years bore the
name ofthe Batavian Republic, afterwards that
ofthe Kingdom offIollsnd, and were not formal
y annexed 0 the empire Until 1910. They were
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-10-07
Total of inhabitants,

BosToS, September %.
Captain Mairston from Cad z, who arrived here
Yesterday, states he was informed by the Ameri-
can consul at Cadiz that in the treaty made by
co'nnodoEe Decatur with the AIgerines, the Dey
nsa agreed TO indemnify our government for the
expenses of the expedition arainst him. The
United States figate Congress, captain Morris,
from Holland passed Gibraltar August 8, and
he independence, Erie and Chippewa ON the
9th, bound UP the Mediterranean.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-10-07
BALrIHoRE, Oct.

Captain Graham, arrived atthis port ON safur-
day last from Msrseiles, and last from Gibraltar.
informs that letter had been received, from IN =
American consul, at Tang eys, by tie consul ~
Gibraltar, stating tlIata Tripolitgh frigate had
arrived there, and reported they had taken an
American merchantmen. The consul informed
captain Graham that Commodore Decatur had
gore against TrpoH The consul also inform.
Ell that the United States sloop Of War EDervjer
had sailed from1te Mediterranean, for the United
States, about tie middle July, with dispatehe,
and the prisoners released from Algiers.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-10-07

q lady, who gave herself graet airs of
Importance, on being introduced to a gem
tleman, for the first time, said with much
cool indifference, think, sir, have seen
you some iCiiere , Very likely replied
the gentleman, with equal sang froid, YOU
may, ma'am, as ihave been there very Of
ten.'
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-10-07
By Last Nssht's Nail.
NEw-YoRK, Oct. 8.
LATEST FROM FRANCE

Last evening arrived at this port the fast sail
ing ship Horatio, Bailey, in 80 DAYS from Nontz.
whichport she lefs on the 18th August.
BY this arrival we learn, verbally, that France
was uet that the French army was ent,reiy
dsbanded, and that no fore gn troops were in the
neighborhoed of Nantz
e The prices OF Amer can pnoduce, particularly
cotton, were improving. New Orleans cotton
had been sold at 30 franks, and Gearys ITnr
land at 100 S
BY the Horatio, the Editors ofthe Mercantile
Advertiser have received file CT The Paris Mo.
nitepr to the 29th OF August nclu. We, from,
which the following TRANSACTIONS wee made
they are the only articles OF interest the pagers
contain.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-10-07
NOTICE.

IN future, it viii be required of every person
a having claim agunsi the State, and gho can
not attend person at this Office TO receive the
warrant for The amount thereof, to authorize By
a written order, some one to rece We il.
JOHN BURFoOT, Auditor.
Auditors Office, Oct.7. 6w
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-10-07
DOMESTIC.
wAsH1xsror. october 3

WAsHlSclp1s, OCtoocr ..
We are sorry to perceive, from the Western
papers, that though the savages at Detroit have
received the news of Peace with much.apparent
sincerity of satisfaction, ll.blood continues to ex-
ist in another quarter. The British on one side,
and our people on the other, 1T Detroit, are far
from being cordial to each other The British
soldiers desert to our territories whenever they
have an opportunity, which irritates the British
officers, who do not conceal their feelings. On
a recent occasion, it appears, a British guard
pursued some deserters, within our lines, search
cd houses, and stationed guards on the road, one
of whom fired at an American citizen. Justly
enraged at this outrage on our sovereignty, it is
stated that our citizens took up arms, and pur-
SIZED the aggressors, from whom they took an of
fcer who, it is said, is TO be held in confinement
until the British release man, one of their de-
serters, whom they seized on our side and carried
oil with them. National InfeAgehcer.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-10-07
AMELIA COUNTY COURT:

ANELIh OUUN II OUUhI:
|ENAKEN up by William Warmer. ir. OF Ame-
a liza County, an ESTRAY MARE, on The
plantation of William B. Giles, abOat fifteen OF
sixteen years old, about four feet seven inches
high, the left hind foot white Just above the hoof;
appraised to twenty-five dollars, by Thomas Pow
ell, David Clay and John d. Angel, the 10Th Re.
bruary, 1915.
CoPy-Teste,
J. T. LEIGH, C. A.C.
Oct. z. w4w
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-10-07
at Court held for buckingham Cos.nty,
the 18th dag Of September, 1915.

Owen L. Wood, admir- &c Thomas Vawt er, d,c'd,
Margaret Wood, wife Of the said Owen, late
Margaret Vavter. John Faris and Mar ha his
wife, late Mlrths Vawier, and Ludweii V4y.
ter, children Of Thomas Vawter, decd
pLsUsjF,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-10-07
LonnoN. Al,r ia

i-ohBONS aug lie.
Bonspsrte was on Friday last off Ma eles,--
H. NJ jestys ship Zenob,a put on shore a, FAl.
mouth several letters from Che Northumberland
letter from Falmouth Says; Is We learn bv an
officer belonging to the Northumberland that
Monster Bonaparte appears very glad at having
escaped FROM justice. and beng well settled N
that vessel, where his FIRST question was whether
any of the officers would play at whist. He has
long voyage to make and wishes to pass the
tune agreeably.''
August Is.
Public funds 8 per cent consols Sc i.8 IL
oInnum ID SO premium
1t is believed that in the treaty of commerce.
that IS to be concluded between G. Britain and
France, the cotton manufactul es of the fjrmer &
che silk stGfIs ofthe latter viii bereciprocallv re.
ceWed under moderate duties
The honorable Mr. Bagot, Ambassador to the
U. states OF America, is to embark IN the Lace
denonian for N York
:, i IS said that Wee Admiral Fleming will have
tle command at st. Helena, atthe peace, and taat
he win proceed thtIer as soon as sir George Cock
burn shall have established Bonaparte there.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-10-07
SAM Louis. .Sebt. 9,

y. y A5tIIHI I@1utS, iocPI. y !
Maj. chouteau, with the osages and Missouri,
Sacks and Foxes, have arrived at Portage DIES
Sioux. The work capitalization will be finished
in few days with the Indians, except the Rock
River Sacs, FolIsavoine, Winnabagoes, and some
struggling Kickapoos retained by the Sacs.-
These latter Indians are so pulled up, that they
laugh AT the idea of coming to any terms. They
cay" if the Americans wish to make treaty,
they must send the commissioners to us at Rock
River to treat; we can live without treaties; nor
viii we suffer an American soldier 10 ascend the
Mississippi; traders may come, and they shall
be-well received, &c. %
These fellows have a brass piece Of artillery at
Rock River, with which they ssluted Mr.. Boulvn
when he passed up.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-10-07
.9aalnst

Elizabeth vawter, widow of Thomas Vswior.
decd. Christopher Cbafin aud MIR Aon his
W e., late Mary Ann Vawter, Lepre Va8 e.,
add Polna, Julia, - and John Vac sr, ,n-
flnt children Of John Vawter, decd ald An
derson Blanton and Eli beth las W e., late
Elizabeth VlwJer, Of lawfl are nd Wia,t,
Sarah, Pamela, Mary, Nancy mA Harriet
Vawter, n,fnt children Of Edwvd Yswter,
decd, which said John and EIwafd Yau Ter,
decd, were sons Of the sad Thomas Vapter,
deceased, I'e}cadlHfs.
IN cHAycEpT.
On the motion of the plaintiffs, by their aftor.
ney, and it appearing to the satisfaction Of lie
court that the defendants Christopher ChsfFn
and Mary Ann hiswf,, are not nhabitlnts % this
commonwealth n IS ordered. That unless tie
sad ChafRn and vito shall appear here on n he.
fore the December court rex and answer lie
plaintiffs bill, the court viii then proceed 10 Ike
he said bill for confessed as 10 them and decree
the natter thereof accordingly, and that coy
Of this order be forthwith inserted in some one
Of the public newspapers Of The CITY OF r chmond
for two months successfully, and that another
copy be posted up at the front door Of the court
house of this county
Copy r, ELDRDGE, Jt.D.c.
Oct z, Wv
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-10-07

then divided into seven departments, correspond
ling nearly with tic seven Provinces. The fol-
lowing statement of the population of the couu-
try, founded on the es mates made BY the French
authorities of the inhabitants of the several de-
partments while belonging to France, may be con-
sdered as near the truth as any that can at pre-
sent be obtained f,--,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-10-07

United Provinces.
Mouths of the eieuse 393,60
Mouths CT the Ysssl 145,000
Eastern Ems 1920
Western Ems 19l,lO0
Frleseland 175,400
Upper Yssel I92,70o
zlyder Zee so, 500
l,7S5,5oO
Dyle $1,000
scheldt 6s6.4s9
Lys go z9l.l43
Deux Nethes SCI, 1874
Lower Meuse 267, 249
Part of Forests say 100000
Jemappe 100000
Sambre ard Mouse 10000
ourte $4,000
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-10-07
Ertract Of a letter 10 Tire Editor cf The Boston
PatrfOt, dated Eermont, SEPT. 10, 1915.
authentic anecaote Of the Infamous Hurt
foY,l TI1,,,,o,,f;os,

-
ford Convention.
&c There were not more than three Of this Illus
trious Assembly who we're literally mad for a se-
fnratioa Of the Suites. Others were varously
affected; but the Connecticut delegation remain
cd nnmovable. They, however, adopted mid
measures, and condescended to offer long, sub
stantial, and sober arguments against every line
of division which the Jacobins of Massachusetts,
proposed 'rhustle Hudson, the Potomac, the
Mountains were successfully proposed, combat
ed and abandoned, TIL the parties arrived at the
Ohio on the one hand aud the Mississippi on the
other
"To these bouudariesD said the desperadoes,
eve must all be agreed 70 the astonishment,
indeed, of all, the Connecticut delegation still de-
injured. eve can never" said they, "give up
the State of Ohio, where reside in independence,
wealth asd happiness, more than sixty thousand
emigrants from our little State. They are Our
brothers, our sisters and our childien---Nor can
we give mp louisiana, the possession Of which
IS essential TO all the states and territories beyond
the mountains"
"Itwas now that The hint was taken; nor was it
before perceived that all the idea of separation
ofthe States must be abandoned and the smiles
ofundissembled satisfaction which such a sturdy
and unexpected declaration occasiOned in many
faces in tho Assembly, convinced the traitors that
oil was lost. Thus persisted the first attempt to
dissolve the Union.2
opers b. tAe Edit0r.--Who were the three
mad men, above referred to The public ought
70 know
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-10-07
MEXICAN NEWS

Ertr1cf eta letter from Doctor IT. Robinson. Tate
an anth0tfsed agent ofHe U Ssatss IN 1fe,cico J
70 gentleman in .NatcAez, dated
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-10-07

So far from the Spanish Peniofs being put
down--we have seen letters from the sodih.
stating that there were already sr bri1atssr;
SAILING under the new .gIecicai Flag. At Car
'hsgena they had received plenty Of supplies and
ammmition, aid feared not Tie attacks Of the
koyalsts. SaufisTa Patriot
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-10-07

Oct.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1815-02-09
CHARLESTON, Jan. 26.
EXTRCTS OF LETTERS.
S0U ann ak, January z


There is letter in town from a gen.
tleman at Amelia to another here, saying
that a vessel had arrived there from Lisbon,
bringing accounts of a Declaration Of Var
5etUeen Great Britain and France, in
consequence of the French government
making demand respecting the Neither
lands, and that hot press, &c. had taken
place in England. 1t is also stated, that
the Blockade of this coast, was to be raised
Immediately. am afraid the last is too
good news to be true, but you have it as
got it,"
Extract from another letter.
g A letter in town from Amelia. men
tons the arrival of a Spanish vessel there
from Lisbon. bringing accounts that
WAR between Great Britain and France
was expected, in consequence of a demand
made by the latter, of the annexation oil
the Netherlands to France, in consequence
of which naval and military acquisitions
were making in England.
/" 1t is said, that Admiral CocKBURN has
received dispatches by the Surprise fri
gate from Bermuda, CONFIRMING thiS an
teligencs, and adding that the American
Blockade would be raised BY the second Of
March. +"
A letter from Amelia Island of the 18TH
inst. states that the British had been ousrly
employed Cor some days in taking on board
water. sc. 1000 puncheons OF which hae
been filled,
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1815-02-09
ENLISTING MINORS

By the laws of Virginia, all persons
under the age of twenty-one years, are
rendered incapable of making contracts
IL is believed that the laws of all the States
have fixed on the same period, for the same
purpose. BY statute of this State, all con-
tracts made by persons, under the care of
parents guardians, or masters, are rendered
invalid, and cannot be enforced by law
Congress have lately passed an act author
izing the enlisting into the army of the Uni
ted states, persons between eighteen and
twenty-one years ofage. This is an express
violation of the laws of the States aud un
less Congress have constitutional right to
set aside, or, in fact, repeal. the laws of
the individual States, this attempt ought 10
meet, on the part of the States, the most
prompt and effectual resistance
1t will be in vain to search the Consti.a
ton for a provision, which will justify this
outrageous measure. If it should be exer
cised by Congress, the sovereignty of the
States is completely destroyed, and instead
of confederated, we shall henceforth be a
consolidated government. This is too ap-
parent to be questioned. If Congress can
annul the laws ofthe States fixing the age
and capacity of their citizens, there is no
subject of legislation which will lie beyond
their reach. If they can dissolve the OBJ
legation which exists between children and
their parents, the basis of which is laid in
the nature of things, and the principle is
solemnly enjoined in the fifth command
ment, by GOD himself, they can with the
same right go thro' the decalogue, and re-
peal all its injunctions and provisions
they can with the same propriety dissolve
the obligations of the marriage contract,
and authorize married women to contract.
In short, the principle assumed By Con
gress. will run through all the concerns OF
the social compact, and the authority Of
the States. as sovereign and indepen.
dent, will be completely annihilated.
Is this to be borne ? Will the fathers,
the guardians, and the masters, stand
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1815-02-09

,owinc report of the killed, wounded aud
.".;soners. taken at the battle at Mac Prar-
lies plantation, on the left bank Of the
Mississippi. on the morning of the 9Th
January, 1915, and miles below the city
of New. Orleans.
Killed 200
Wounded 400
Prisoners taken, one maj or, four cap
,a;ns. eleven lieutenants, one ensign, ass
camp officers and privates, making grand
total of 1900.
| have the honor to be, sir, very respect
fully your obedient servant,
FL. HAYNE,
lnsp. General
Mai. General Andrew Jackson,
Commanding the Army of the Mississippi.
Washington, Februdry4,
6 0nlocL, II Ms
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1815-02-09
TAKE NOTICE,

The subscriber having sold bis Tavern In
Martlnsburgh to Mr.. Adam Strayer and
intending to quit business early next spring.
requests all persons who have open &C.
counts with him, to call, as soon as po,
sible, and settle them
Grateful for the large share of nnb,;,
patronage he has experienced, he renue.t.
his customers and friends to accept his ain
eere thanks for their favors-.at the az -.
tune begs leave to assure them. that he
has no doubt, they will find in his succes.
sor (Mr. Strayer) an obIiging and atten.
tive Landlord.
ABRAHAM GORRELL.
Feb. 9, 1875
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1815-02-09
DESTRUCTION OF
VGJslUe Mills bu Fire.

On the night ofthe 2Sth ult. the cotton
mandatory, grist mill, and two small
dwelling houses belonging to the Pleasant
Valley Manufacturing Company, Dutchees
County, New York, were accidently des-
troyed by fire The loss may be estimated
at $4,000 dollars.
The valuable cotton Mandatory at Belle
vile, New, Jersey, was destroyed on Mon
day night, by fire. These Mills belonged
to Messrs Daniel Oakley, Benjamin Armi-
tage, and the late Dir. George Dyson.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1815-02-09
For Rent,

That House and two half acre Lots of
land in Garrards Town, which at present
is and has been these ten years in the oc.
cupancy of William Maslin, saddler--
There are two fire. places on the lower
floor besides saddlers' shop and seperate
Kitchen. On the other lot is an excellent
well of never failing water which frequent
ly runneth over, within few yards Of the
house, and stable at the far end of the
lot. 1t is believed to be the most conve-
nient house in that town for tradesman.--
A Saddler or Shoemaker of a good charac.
ter would be prefered-possession may be
had on the first day of April next insuing.
JOHN GRAY.
Feb. 9, 1915.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1815-02-09
Ertract "a dnother letter. dafed
New OrIeans. .Januarv |

New Orleans, January Ia.
have only time to inform you that on
Sunday last we repulsed the enemy after
an engagement of two hours and quarter
The battle commenced at a quarter before
6 and ended at quarter past s, A. M
The attack was made under cover of fog
and directed at our extreme left and right !;
the enemy fought bravely and marched up
to our cannon without faulter, but yankee
prowess prevailed. and the loss of the
British has been estimated at 5000 in kill
ed, wounded and taken prisoners-Ge General
Rockingham killed, Gibbs and Kean NOR
tally wounded--Colonels, Majors and
Captains slaughtered by the dozen, besides
above twenty of those grades prisoners of
war never was there so decisive victory
gained with as little loss in so short pc
riod of time, by collection of raw troops
against at least ten thousand of the best
men of the British army Louisiana and
Gen. Jackson must stand high in the es-
timation of our northern brethren, and |
trust this signal defeat of our enemy will
have the effect of his moving off without
any further trouble to u.s. have been in
formed that five of the enemys vessels have
come into the river and that our Fort
Paquemine has blown up sloop Of war
and two bomb vessels on their attempting
to pass God grant it may be true.
g 1t would afford me pleasure to give you
the particulars of the battle of Sunday, as
was engaged init, but ! have not moment
TO spare, all that can say is that for two
hours our cannon and musquetry appeared
like continual roll of the loudest thunder
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1815-02-09

BY virtue of deed of trust, executed bv
Jacob Zombro, to secure debt due Sc
bastian Eaty, Tin which deed am named
as trustee) will be sold for cash at ANTHONY
Rosenberger's Mill, ON Saturday the 18th
instant, one dun Horse, one bay Mare.
and one Iron-gray Colt, or as many Of
them as will pay said debt and costs.
I'm. STEPHENSON, Trustee.
Feb. 9, 1915
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1815-02-09
Copy Of a letter dated
Camp near New. Orleans. Ja,

Camp near New Orleans, Jan. Is.
In great haste have only to say all goes
on well. On the 9Th the enemy attacked
our lines, which terminated liz their com
Plete defeat, they having lost from 1900 to
1000 killed, wounded and prisoners their
three first in command, -viz-Ge
PACKENHAM, KEAN and GIBBS, are
all killed or wounded-the first, command
er in chief. known to be killed.
cannot devise what their next move
ments will bel suppose, an attempt to
gain the command of the river, in which
think they cannot succeed
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1815-02-09
NEW YORK, Jan. 50.
TIE 4VEW FRTGATE.

Dir. Thomas Walton. foreman Of the
slap joiners az the United States Navy
Yard, Droohtya, on Friday eUsniag last,
opened a subscription for Ooiuntary join
er's soork on neaD .frig ate, for commo-
dore STEPHEN DECATUR, contemplated to
be built IA this city-and zoe haze the plea
sure efstating that apwards Of. four hun
d,'ed days cork acre subscribed on the
same evening.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1815-02-09

MARTINsBURGH, FEBRUARY Q.

The Legislature of Maryland has passe
the bill for raising 5000 state troops.
The Legislature of Ohio has loaned to tn
General Government $4,000 dollars, 70
the purpose of defraying the expense {
transporting provisions for the supply of th
frontier posts.
Thomas Daugherty, Of Kentucky is az
pointed Clerk of the House of Represents
tives, vice P. Magruder, resigned.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1815-02-09
%S~%<<%rr~C
BOSTON Ian

The Resolves aPprooiag The proceed
ings Of the Hartford ComUention, haze
passed both branches Of the legislature
Commissioners UiH be- sn,ms,ls ateIv ap
P5<atedby GOV. STRoNo to proceed to
Uashington.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1815-02-09
THE BANK BILL.

The President has refused his signaturj
to the National Bank Bill, and has return|
ed the same to that House of Congress id
which it originated, with his objections.
49, National Inteliigsncer.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1815-02-09

Sunday last, aud it is supposed by some of
our officers to be nearly three thousand.