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on for 20 days, by abd between the ministers
appointed by onrs and the British govern*
nent, to negotiate and settle a peace. The
intelligence was received in Montreal and
sent by express to Sir George In the upper
province. From the toucebjr which this in*
formation Is received, we consider it entitled
to Mae credit
From the Buffalo Gazette, Sept. 27.
On Wednesday, the British retreated from their
encampments near Fort Brie. They were pressed
n their retreat by troop* from the fort, aim were
obBjfed to destroy the bridge ai Frenchman's creek,
end boro what stores they had at that place.
They are represented to be fortifying stChipp*.
ws, and At Queenstown mountain.
Gen. Ripley has been removed to Buffalo, and
s.doing well. Muj Trimble, reported to hare died,
hat been brought to Bu£hlo, and is doing as well as
«o#W be expected from his severe wounds.
Nbw York, Oof. 6,
UTE8T LONDON NEWb.
London papers, from the 24th of July
• to the 6th of Angflity were received
; yesterday at the office -of the 3Even
mg Post. They were brought to
^Halifax by tlie Queens bury jacket,
'which..arrived there on tbo 9th nit.
in 36 days from England.
k^The. Speech of the Prince Regent, on
‘r the prorogation of Parliament, is a
shongst the most interesting arti
cle! these papers* contain. On the
aubjeet of our affairs it is brief, but
pacific. The Regent says,
“ I regret the continuance of hos
tilities with (he United States of A
- merica. Notwithstanding the unpro
voked aggressions of the government1
of that country, and oirontnstanees un
ddr which it took place, 1 am sincerely
desirous of the restoration of peace
between the two nations upon condi
tions honorable to both. But until
this object can be obtained, I am per
suaded you will see the necessity of
my availing myself of tha means now
at nay disposal, to prosecute the war
with increased vigor.”
JWer. Jldv,
Trtnn the Columbian Extra,
From our Plenipotentiaries at Ghent.
INTERESTING ARRIVAL.
Last evening arrived, in the outer
harbor of this port, in a passage of 36
days from the TexeJ, the United
States Corvette John Adams, captain
Angus, which sailed from New York
on the S6th February last, as a cartel,
with Messrs. Clay and Russell, and
their suites for Gottenburgli.
. Mr* nalias, secretary of legation
(to Messrs. Gallatin and Bayard) has
returned in this vessel, with despatch,
es to government fiom our commissi
oners at Ghent, with which he landed
and proceeded to Washington this
Onorning.
and American minis
ter* bad commenced tbeir negociati
ons, and bad contioned them for about
tbrw weeks, at the time of Mr. Dal
la's departure.-A Ghent paper of
Augusts, stated that the proceedings
had been partially suspended, until a
messenger awhicb had been sent to
London- should return, but 'were re
sumed in consequence of a conference
botWeen our commissioners, and Lord
Castlereagh, (who had stopped there
a few day* on his way to the general
European congress at Vienna) & were
In a favorable train for a speedy termi
nation.
Mr. Dallas, and the officers of the
vfqsel, observe the proper silenoe on
the state of the negotiation, and the
Import of his mission to this country,
which, however, is supposed to be for
the purpose of obtaining additional in
structions on some points of difference
between the two parties.
The other news by this arrival,
wre,
That the Prine* of Norway had been
defeated by the Swedish troop# of Her
nadotte, and compelled to relinquish
bis opposition to the annexation of
Norway to Sweden.
. I hat the Lnited States sloop of war
Peacock was cruising off Waterford,
in Ireland and two British sloops of
war (one of which was spoken by the
J. A.) were in pursuit of her. And
that the Wasp was at Morlaix, in
France, refitting.
It is stated, we know not on what
authority, that sinee the commence
ment of the negotiations with our min
isters, the expedition fitting out for
this country at Portsmouth, under
Lord Hill, has been, on the lkth of
August, suspended.
The Preach brig Olivier, arrived at
L^CInent from this port, ia ninetoei
For any thing further of onr diplo
matic concerns, we must in all proba.
bilily wait until their derelope meat at
the coat of government.
Extract of a letter from Ghent, dated
August 20.
“ Not a word is known here of the
oegociatiohs ; and you tiinst judge for
yourself from the dispatches which ac
company this vessel. The Neptune,
now at Antwerp, will probably ere
long fellow the John Adams. The
schooner Chaunccy, of Ne\y -York, is
at Gottenburgli.”
Sackrtt’s Harbor.
From the Columbian.
Nk tv-York, Friday noon, Oet. 7.
BY THE STEAM BOAT.'
The Paragon this morning brings
the following momentous intelligence.
A dreadful .conflict will decide the
mastery of Lake Ontario.
From our Correspondent;
Herkimer Wednesday, Oet. 5.
** An express from the Harbor ar
rived here last night, with orders for
our militia to turn out en masse, and.
I am told, to rendezvous at Utica to
day.
** Bepbrtsays, the;Harbor was in
vested by the British* both by land and
water—that the land forces, were near
the Harbor while the British fleet was
off the Harbor.”
Washington, Oet. 7.
IN SENATE.
Thursday, October 6.
a**' * a**» from t,le committee on NavnI
Affairs, Reported IN part, the followingrt
solutions, which were read
Be*olnUon» expressive of Ilia penbe of Congress of
"** conduct of Captain Thwim Mnado
uougb, tba Officer*, seamen, marines and infantry
•erring as marines on board the United States’
squadron on Lake CharrfpLiq.
Jletolved, hr the Senate and House of Represen.
tativea of the United States of America id Congress
assembled, That the thanks of Congress be, and
the same are Uerehjr presented to Captain Thomas
M.icrtonoogh, and, through him, “
.. m --- --».. to the officers, pet
•y omcera, seamen, marines, and infantry serving
as marines, attached to the squadron under bis com
in and,Tor the decisive an I splendid victory gained
on Cake Champlain, on the 11th of September, in
the jetr one thousand eight hundred and fourteen
over a Rritish squadron of sit|»erior force.
Ji.raatved, That the President of the United
States he requested to cause gold medals to be struck
emblematical of the action between the two squml-’
nms, s to present them to Cnpt. Macdoiiough nnd
Captain Robert Henly, and also to lieutenant Ste
plien Cassln, in such manner as may be most hono
rable to them; and that the President be further
requested to present a silver mcd.-tl, with suitable
emulfmi and devices to each of the commmioiied
officers of the navy and artnr serving on bo;ml; and
a sword to each of the Midshipmen and Sailing.
Masters, who to nobly dirinpushed themselves in
thst memoAUe conflict. ,
Rctetved, That the President of the United
Ststes be requested to present a silver medal, with
hke emblems nnd devices, to the nearest male rela
tive of Lieutenant Peter Gamble, and of Lieute
nant John St -nshurv, and to communicate to them
the deep regret which Coopess feel Tor the loss of
those gallant men, whose names ought lo live in the
reeol’eetion and affection of a grateful country.
Hvtolved, That months* pay be alow.-d,
ciclusively of the common allowance, to all the pet
ty officers, seamen, marines, and infantry servingae
marines, who so gloriously supported the honor of
the Ainericsn flag on that nnn>r>rablo day.
Frida v, October 7.
The report yesterday made br Mr. Tait was
discussed, and the resolutions finally passed by an
unanimous vole, and aent to the house far ooneur
reuse.
Washington, Oot. 7.
The Senate yesterday confirmed the
nomination of Alexander J. Dallas,
to be Secretary of the Treasury.
The House of Representatives yes
terday voted, by a majority of one vote,
that It was exped vnt to remove the
seat of government from Washington
at this time, and a committee was ap
pointed to bring in a bill accordingly,
llus vote is no certain indication of
the final result. We repeat our im
preselon that the bill to be reported
will not become a law.
Maryland Election_Washing
ton County gives Mr. Ringgold a ma
Ionly of 1*5 only over Mr. Baer. We
fear Mr. B. is elected. Alleghany on
ly remains to bo beard from.
Philip Stuart and Charles Golds bo
rough are re-elected to Congress from
their Districts.
GLORIOUS NEWS !
NATIONAL INTALLIGKNCRK, EXTRA.
Washington, Oct. 8fh,
1 i o’clock, A. M.
Ifra</ Quartern 7th Military Diet
RITl i. Mo*'*-** S'fi IT.
oik,—I have but a moment to spare
♦o teli yon sinoe the departure of my
letter of this morning a messenger
has returned from Fort Bower with
the pleasing intelligence that Major
LAurenoe has gallantly repulsed the
enemy with great loss, blowing up a
vessel of 36 guns. Only four of our
men were killed and five wounded—
The officers bringing the despatches
will be here in an hour, when I will be
enabled to giro you (be particulars.
i bate the honor to be, very res
pectfully, your obedient servant.
ANDREW JACKSON,
Major General Com’g,
rhe lion. John Armstrong, •••
' Secretary of War.
* Extract of a letter rc reived in t!H* City. ‘
'u By a letter r^wiviyl from
i Gen. Jackson, h« has hcat/m the B -
♦ ish A Indians at Mobile Point, blown
op the Admiral’s ship and sunk t brig
—about 20 of their crews saved. The
letter 1 taw.
4‘ W.w. Boajtisojr.
“Fayetteville, (T.) Sep. 24.”
Tp the Editor*. ‘
Sack»tt*s Harbor,-Sept. 29'h 181*.,
“ Nothing important has transpired,
or is actually in progression at this,
place. Oar Aeet has some days since
returned, though not into harbor, from
transporting the arihy up the kake ;•
at present it is in sight, off Peninsula
Point. The British with their 100
gun ship are every day expected to
leave port. . Colonel Mitchell as yet
retains the command ; Jie will in a
day or two be superjeded by a Gene
ral of Militia.”
A’dti Lit.
VIRGINIA. ARGUS,
fttt&motft,
, Wednesday, October 12,181*.
|GP The Subscriber* to the Jlrgus
arc respectfully informed, that its be
ing printed in the present mutilated form
is occasioned by a temporary disap
pointment in the receipt of paper, and
not from any intention to discontinue
the publication. It is determined to en
large its dimensions, in a short time,
to a full sheet, and to publish it.
{until arrangements are made for the
sale or disposal of the establishment, of
which due notice shall be given) for tin-,
benefit of the represent At ives of Samu
PtEisATfrs, the late lamented pro*
itrictor; and it is hoped that the nume
rous Patrons, who, for so many years
have continued their support to ,ttie Vir
ginia Argus, and found it alw tys de
voted to the cause of chril lAberty and
the best interests of our Country, will
have no inducement, from the manner
of conducting it hereafter, to withdraw
their subscriptions. The utmost efforts
which can be made. under the dijicnt
tus arising from the deplorable loss th
family and friends of Mr. Pleasants
have sustained, shnllbe exerted by them,
to give satisfaction to the Subscribers,
and prevent the spirit of the paper from
departing with that of him, who form
erly gave it life and energy, but now
sleeps in the silent tomb.
viuuiniA LKUIBLATUKE.
Yesterday, agreeably to a special
call of the Governor, a quorum of both
branches appeared in their respective
chambers. Between 130 and 140 of
the FI. of D.—and 16 or ir of be
Senate attended.
In the former Mr. Stevenson was
re-elected Speaker—Mr. Mumford,
Clerk.—-Col. Jnurdao of Albemarle
was elected St rgednt at Arms._The
former Door-keepers were re-appoiu
In the Senate, Mr. Taylor was re
elected Speaker--Mr. Hansford,
Clerk—Major Denhohn, Serjeant at
Arms—Mr. Lord, one of the Door
keepers—and Air. Allen was elected
another in the room of Mr. Hicks de
ceased.
'rhe following firm and patriotio
•Message (rom the Chief Magistrate
was read in both branches :
Council Chamber, Oct. 10,1814.
Fellow'Citizens of the Senate and
House of Delegates—
Weighty considerations, arising from tne
peculiar state of our affair s, induced the Ex.
ecutive to convoke the Legislature.
The war continues to rage with unabated
malignity on the part of the enemy, who,
pronting by the course of events in Europe,
■as greatly enlarged the scale, while he has
materially changed the theatre of his opera
tions. '1 he war is no longer waged at a dis
aoce—it has been brought into the bosom of
our Country, conducted In a spirit of Yaada*
lism and with a view to ulterior purposes*
which cannot fail to arouse whatever of pa*
tyiotisra, ot" courage, of pride and of indigo a*
tioii exists among mart who duly appreciate
tlieir liberty and honor, and who are resolved
to defend, them. To repel tlicie audacious
pretensions, it is necessary to call forth the
energies of the nation. T,ie Representatives
of.the People, the depository of the public
will, cart alone effect this desirable objret•
and hence you have been thus earlv conven
ed io General Assembly.'
It is not to be dis$jh*jd that the present ia
a dav of trial to our County conseque*^
or the extraordinary revolution whicu has
occurred in Europe. md which will form an
ejHicn in us history. For the war which had
so long deviated taat portion of the eartli,
terminated against all human calculation in
Th« overwhelming
confederacy which had been leagued against
her, entered her Capital to triumph, fic from
thence dictated the terms of her submission,
she was compelled to relinquish thorn con
quests which had extended her empire to
distaut lands, and retiring, within her anci
ent limits, exhausted and spiritless, site re.
poses again under the sceptre of a Bourbon.
In this wonderful revolution some among
us behead they saw the sure pledges of2
versa1 peace. Hie pretexts to which Great
Britain resorted as a justification of her con
tinued outrage and injury' to us no longer tix
u !lC sI?cctre “f universal clmquest
which had so iong haunted her own irnLiu.
ation, and the fear of which, she aid but too
wxessfully imparted to others, was suddenly
laid by the humiliating disposition and exile
ofthe extraordm try character, who had so
long filled the world with the renown of his
exploits, whilst be. disturbed its repose bv
the restlessness of iiis ambition 1
««wn*efci oi (ireat iiritaln beendl.
reeledby moderation, a tense of justice or a
regard to the happiness oi mankind, the world
once more would have been at peace The
result, however, shews that these are* conS*
derations which have no h.Quence with her
For, at a moment so favorable to her interest
wnen the course of events had left ner noth
ing to ask. for and when in some degree she
was lulling our vigilance to sleep by holdinr
out prospects of peace, a* likely to reSSt
fr n a negncitiation solicited by herself
met bv u, in the ,inhere* *£££5
Uon. she determined to ex=cu-e against u^
felt and malignant purpos-s. Smfdenly re*
■esed from fear by tbe downfall of he/once
SES*1!?* n *al* *ad ava‘,«ng herself of the
great means ot annoyance prepared for Eu
ropean operations, she dispatched formida
o!e armaments to the United States, to
waste and desolate every assailable point if
“i:i!e ™ very existence as a oSn
it is a source o. joy and pride mingled with
devout gratitude to the great disposer of
vents, that tuevs hostile designs have been
..ilormi, re.i ,led with Rrm„?„ i„j £££
with the exception of an iutrusion by sur
prise into the Capital of the union, and die
nutm ntnif Mniinn.:.. a
aufmlt.tme capitulation of a neighbours!*
I - iJtcrwr uumoerj d -
LnexFer*e*csd genius, achieving
prod! pci of va.or—VVe have seen raw and
Ponuiaf n? dri,1,,S "» “”1»er.r1
f S|>a,n and of Fr»uce, and
^rhilst binding around their own brows un
iadiog lam els, throwing an everlasting shade
011 the military character of the enemy._
unanipl.ua, Plattsburgh, Niagara', and Erie
have been the theatres of our glory and wiU
^rith the rondel eVe,y„ Se,mine A"»ric« »
witn tlie fond;st recollections; wmie th
narnes of the heroes by whose valorou3 pi
8, CKd,1 achievements have been
effected, are by the common consent of man
n:lCreCra,ld.l° •“perishable Fame 1
Uppn these propitious events, I beg leave ta
congratulate you. 6 e
: In interesting period which I have been
describing, Virginia has been called
ssrThe —-v
ai.y carried on a war agam.it our Atlantic
frontier, marked with circumstancesofa
trocity, which, while ruinous to individuals*
has been most infamous to himself. Where
soever he has landed, hU footsteps are toba
by scenes of a ,d conflagration
Hu mvasmns were sudden and by surorbe
S''* preciph. JandT”:
So soon as tlie great event* before alluded
hii Com nUrrei* ,.n.E,,r0Pe* lhe Executive of
his Com non wealth, expecting nothing from
the forbearance of England, was apprehen
sue that Virginia, For various reasons, would
become the theatre of her hostile operai,on*
-•btud.ousiy avoiding however on the one
nfcnd either the .i.ineceisrry harrassment of
our miutia or the premature expenditure of
the small fund appropriated to military pur
poses, we avoided for some tl.ne actually
c-n.body.ng a iorce for the defence of the in
terior ; but on the other hand, feeling t,ie
** be,"fi PreP*r®d *» well as onr
limited means would permit, we directed V4
i i5'Inent* ,°f t,,e nei8hboring miliua to bs
nelflln readiness, completely armed and e,
quipped to take the field at a mom.nt’s
.va ruing. At length appearances become so
menacing, that it was deemed advisabu to
aid the local mi'.itid by a respectable detach-,
men', from a distance, a measure whic i re
ceived the sanction of the General Govern
ment. Upon the entering of our waters of
the Ust formidable armament of the tienr
the number of the troops assembled in thi •
neighbourhood was doubled, and alter 11«
successful attack on Washington, with l is
uestruct on of property whicn attended «t,
large masses of militia were direc.ed to tak ;
the held. To this course we were invited lv
a determination to cause our measures tobj
equal to a successful defence, and to supply
the defect of discipline by super only of num*
bers. in addition to which, 1 appealed to
the patriotism of my fellow cj.izfns, and