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Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1811-10-14
NEW HATS.
I. MAHAN,

IL Nl All Ilk1
EIAS received from the Bottom Hat Manu-
factory. al the Ware. houfe. lower end Of
Exchange flreet, bis Fall fupPly of HATS,
confilting Of
1T. I'd and Sd qualities of mon faihionable
fine black Hats, wide and narrow brms
600 napt Hats
Youths brown, drab and black Hats, a
complete aAoriment
Youths red, black and blue morocco Hats
Msps and boys felt aud Camels- hair do.
Military Hats, of the newell faihion, trim
med in the molt elegant manner
- The above, added 10 his former flock
will make his aforfmsnt as large as any in
the iiste-He will fell any of them, wholelaie
or retail, As cheap a. can be purchaltd IN
Bolton
Ladies Beaver Bonnets,
of the nicsfi quality, Hlaped and trimmed in
the moft fashionable manner
LiIswys--received by J. MAHAN, for tale,
Nuts eY TiPpets,
SO Sable Muffs & Tippets, from D. Is to 80
AZ Eli do do il 20
"a Pole Cat do do 20 81
la Mock Sable do do $3.50 IL
Extra Tippets
81 The above were manufactured under his
own inspection during the lalt fummer, and
particularly for his own retailing-He offers
none at wholefale-They are made in the mon
fashionable manner, OF the belf furs; and win
be warrasted to give the purchafer fatisfac-
tion Sep. so
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1811-10-14
WEST-INDIA GOOD,

FOR faIe by the fubfcriber. at his fore in
FOre,f,Ti, nearly oppo6te the head of
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-09-05
French Empire.
from L'Indicafenr Of Boraea'.r, qrsm my.
PARIS, June so, 1911.

PARIS, June so, 1911.
EXTRACTS from the Expose
OF the situation Of the French Empire, pre-
scnied To the Legislative Body, in the sitting
Of the 29th of June by His Excclency the
Count Of Montaliver, Minister Of the Interior
GENTLEMEN,
Since your last session, tho
Empire has been increased BY the addition
OF sixteen departments, five millions Of popu-
laton, territory sfording revenue of one
hundred millions, mne hundred miles ofcoast,
with all its maritime resources. The mouths
Of the Rhine, Of the Mcse, and Of the Seheldt,
were not French the circulation of the in
terror Of the Empire was shacklcd the pro-
ductions Of the departments ofits centre could
only reach the sea by paying tribute to for
eign powers. These incOnvcniencies have
disappeared forever.-The maritime arsenal
Of the Scheldt, on which such great hopes
are founded, has received in this manner all
the extension IL ought TO possess. The
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-09-05
FROM THE AURORA.

INDEPENDENCE OF SoUrH AMERICA.
We have this day the qualification Of pub
fishing the declaration ofindepeudencc ofthe
provinces formerly subjected to the Spanish
yoke, in that part Of south America called
Venezuela, and the establishment Of the on
u form Of government, that Of a federaI and
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-09-05

retreSentadvc reyhutiic founded on the equal
rights OF mankind, which is calculated to as
sure the liberty and happiness of the human
species. Thcprovinces Consist Of seven bat
the spirit of Liberty and independence is not
confined to Venezuela, it extends to the
whole OF South America; and we expect
daily to hear Of another republic being es-
tabished by the people of the province Of
Santa &c, and the provinces thereto CONT
guous. The course pursued, varies no more
from the course pursued by the United States
Ut North America, than what difference Of
circumstances have rendered unavoidable,
and upon the whole the event is anspcious
for this favored continent.
II federation of Rights, dated 1st of July,
preceded the declaration of independence,
which did not fallinto cur hands until the fell
lowing was ready for press, but we shall
endeayor to publish it to morrow.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-09-05
DECREE OF THE SUPREME Exc.
CUTIVE,.

DECREE OF THE SUPREME Exc
CUTIVE.
Federaf Palace Of GARAGES, 9fh July, 1911.
by the executive power of the confedcra-
ton OF Venezuela, it is ordained, that the a.
bove declaration of independence be publish
ed, carried into effect, and be of full autho-
rlty throughout the states and territories of
this confederation.
CRISTOVAL DE MENDOZA.
President pro. TEN.
JUAN DE ESCALONA.
BALTAZAR PADRON.
MIGUEL JOSE SAM,
Secretary Of State.
Grand Chancellor
JOSE TOMAS SANTANA,
Sec'y. of Foreign Affairs.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-09-05

the defence OF the holy Catholic and apostolic
religion OF Jesus Christ, as the first of our du-
ties
we, therefore, In the name, By the will
ard under the authority which we hold for
the virtuous people of Venezuela, do solemn
" declare to the world, that these united
provinces are and ought 10 be from this dav
forth, in fact and Of right, free, sovereign, and
independent states ). that they are absblved
HON all allegiance and dependence on the
crown OF Spain, and Of those who now call or
may hereafter call themselves its represen-
tatives or agents; and that as free, sovereign
and independent states, we hold full power 70
adopt whatever form of government NAV he
deemed suitable to the general will of its in
haoitahts to declare war, make peace, form
aiiiances, establish commercial treaties, de-
hne boundaries and regulate navigation and
20 propose and execute all other acts, usual
~ made and executed by free and indcpen-
dent nations; and FOR the due fui6lment, va
Edity and stability of this, our solemn decla-
ration, we mutually and reciprucally pledge
and bind the provinces to each other, our
hves, fortunes. and the honor of the nation.
Done at the Federal Palace of the Carac-
Cas-, signed with our hands, and sealed
with the great seal of the provincial
confederation, and countersigned by the
secretary of the congress assembled, on
the 5th day of July, in the wear 1871.
and in the first of cur independence.
REPRESENTATIVES,.
j. Ant Rodriguez Dcminiquez, president of
Nutrias, IN province Of Barinas.
LUIS lgnacia Mendoza, vice president of O.
bispos, in province of Barinas.
ppOrTrc= oE r,p.r-
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-09-05

Erfraets q iestsEs G;am G sentienlap in Car
acsGa'z0 his friend in Phh,aaeiaAta, dated
,Juiy s. 1871. ~
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-12-10

cannot intend vessels which have been forced
into or have accidentally found themselves In
convoy. For to condemn vessels under such
unfortunate circumstances-ist that the course
of power friendly to the neutral The re-
Election SO strengthens the above construction
of the words used in the royal order'of March
10th, as not to leave possibility of supposng
that sucn innocent vessels should be affected
by it.
The undersigned cannot conclude this note
without expressing his full confidence that the
friendly dispositions protested by his majesty
will dispose him to regulate the conduct OF
his tribunals upon the convoy cases, as to sa-
tsfy the Just claims of the United States /; or
without assuring his exceilency the minister
of state, in reply TO the last observation in MS
note, that the American government Is also
fully sensible to the value OF the commercial
and friendly relations which have always sub
sisted between the two countries.
GEORGE w. ERVING.
Documents 10 be continued
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-12-10

most debased OF nations, the British comman-
der, soon seized the occasion of light breeze
TO haul to windward, and double the Point dc
Boulorne. The heroic commodore de Poupe'
full Of indignation, instantly gave chace, and,
though malignant fog coming on, snatcned
him from our view-there can be no doubt ne
will have fortunately avoided the Goodwin
Sands, and have entered triumphantly with
his treacherous adversary into Gravelines, or
some neighboring port. The remainder CT
his imperial majesy's flotiiia. returned, CO.
vered with glory, to their anchorings In this
port at o'clock, P. NJ.
Such Monseignuer, are the details OF this
signal victory, which is the triumphal arch,
leading the deliverance and repose OF bleed
ing Europe, and which our posterity will
feel inclined to pronounce miraculous and IN
comhreAensible. In the meanwhile, the loss
has been inconceivably trivial and France
of all her heroes, has only to deplore the loss
of one brave powder-monkey, whom an en-
vious ball has momeDtarily cut short III his ca
rcer of glory. 1t is pleasing part of my
duty to acquairt your excellency, his wounds
are declared not mortal.
| pray your exccllency to accept the assu-
RANGES Of my high esteem and nost profound
consideration.
(SigneN L'AMPOUNE,
Commanding the imperial hotilla of the
Army of England.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-12-10
Translated for the Frccman's Journal
From the ccdi- Gazette cfthc Peceu, n,
tober II, 1871.

From the ecdi- Gazette ofthc Regcn.u, Or.
fober II, 1871.
Inc Old veteran reeiner;s and officers I'm.
c!uai'i% Hcnc'als, a:n-nc whic. is aIar,L
Flctor') ar recalling into France.
Al! the french hospitals 1t Toledo. arc full
OF SICK and wounded. The hospit., Of s,
Lazarus alone, is filled with COCO s;cs. int
arrived from Marmont's army--and another
hospital formerly a manulactury Of arn,sl ia
tttlns5 up to receive 5000 French s,Ii;.rs f,o,,
Ialavera.
The whole French force in Madrid. and
all the surrounding towns, consisted On the
18th Sept. of only 2lo5 men.
SEVILLE, Oct. H.
On the eth ut. at 5 P. NJ. an of,;cer f.or,
the army OF Marshal Marmon, arri, ed here
WIN dispatches to Marshal Soult. who, in
consequence, immediately despatched =, Off.
Ger eel to his brother, who is wi;o an arn,v j,
urenada' another to General God;not. and a.
mother to Marshal Victor, and imme,j;g,eIv
Called council of war. composed Of III The
otticers OF his army. II is assured ,l.. ,lo,r
-. apa'ohes contain detailed account from
Marshai Marmont, of his extreme necessities
arising from the constant reinforcements ~.
cei'eo by the British, and that his resource,
OF provisions and medicines heinz nsar,v ~.
hausted, tie Calls for Immediate re.arf.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-12-10

French account IF the action of Boulogne.
The following communication has been
made from the vice admiral of the imperial
Aotilla of the army of England, to the minis
ter of marine.
Port of Boulogne, 9 O'Clock, P. NJ.
Sept 81, 1911.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-12-10
From a Louisville fafer.
Can't battle Ground,

One mile from the PROPHETS VH'age, !
November Sth, 1911.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-02-15
FRIDAY, February Is, 1911.
FOR RENT.

THE subscriber will rent for term of
Il years ms property in Charles Town,
which has been occupied by Mr.. John An
derson for some time past. This property
consists of a brick building containing FIVE
rooms, agsrret, and a ten feet passage a
frame house containing four rooms, a bar
room, aud passage, all neatly finished, store
house aud counting room; also a kitchen,
pantry, two stables, smoke house, Be.
fhe above improvements are on a corner
lot, on the main street., and on the square
adjoining the public buildings. It is the
best stand in this place for a store and ia.
vern, and may be rented separately, if ne.
cessary. Possession will be given on the
I'd day OF April neyt.
Also, a house and lot on the main street
opposite MI. Muses., and a large and con.
v%enient house and lot, handsomely situated,
well enclosed, and has all necessary build
ings for a private family, adjoining the
Presbyterian meeting house lot. Posses.
sion may be had Immediately Of the two
last described houses. For terms apply to
the subscriber, in Charles Town.
JOHN KENNEDY.
Feb. 8, 1911. IT,
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-02-15
NOTICE.

THOSE persons who became purcha-
sers at the sale of the personal pro-
perty OF Henry Sybert, decd. are hereby
notified that their obligations became due
on the Sd day of January last, and the sub
scriber wishing to collect the money with
out much trouble. will attend at the house
of John Shober, in tho town of Martins.
bnrgh, on the hrst Saturday in March next,
on which day it is expected zone will fail to
pay off their just debts. Those failing may
depend that the Sheriff and Constable will
give them a call with an addition of costs.
FREDERICK SYBERT, ope of the
Adm'rs Of Henry Sybert, decd
Feb 8. 1911.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-02-15

DY virtue of a deed of Trust, executed
ID on the 18th day of April 1907, BY
Peter Kehoe aud Ann his wife, to the sub
scriber, for the purpose of ~sscaring to Ed
wand Beeson a debt therein mentioned,
viii be sold for Cash on the premises IN the
21stda of February iust.-A certain tract
of Land, containing about 40 acres, situa
ted on the West side OF Opeekon Greek,
near the Sulphur Springs, known by the
name of the old Poor House tract, 10
Berkeley County.
GEORGE WOLFF, Trustee
\February ! 1871.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-02-15
Stray Steers Taken up.

TAKEN up by the subscriber, living
4 near Martinsburgh, two STEERS,
one of them of a red colour, about two
years old last spring, marked with a crop
off the right ear and a half crop off the un-
der side OF the left ear, valued ar seven dol.
Iafs--the other Of a brindle colour, about
two years old, marked with a crop off each
ear. and both hind legs white nearly to the
hams. valued at FIVE dollars. The owner
is desired to prove property, pay charges
and take them away.
JOHN WILHELMS.
Ian. rs, 1911. {
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-02-15

T OST on Tuesday the 22d ult. on the
road from Mr.. Roush's 10 Martins
9ul Oh, a Red Morocco Pocket Boos. eou-
tanning a number OF papers and receipts, a
receipt for putting in Patent Window
springs. The finder vii! be libsraily re-
warded on delivering the same to the sub.
scriber.
GEORGE KERNS.
Marsinsburgh, Feb. 1, 1911.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-02-15
Berkeley County, S..

Berkeley County, IS.
January Court, 1871.
Mary Smith. Execuuix and James Smith,
executor of Richard Smith, deceased,
Complainants,
against
Robert Wilcox and Sarah his wife, Hen
ny Clover, John Baker, VIM. Smith,
James barnes aud John Barnes, Def'ts.
In CHANCERY.
THE defendants William Smith, lanes
4 Barnes aud John Barnes, not hav-
ing entered their appearance agreeable to
an act OF Assembly and the rule. of this
Court, aud IT appearing to the satisfaction
oi the Court, that they are not inhabitants
ri this commonw ealth, on motion Of the
complainan,s by their counsel, it is order.
ed, that the said William Smith, James
Barnes and John Barnes, do appear here
on the third Monday in April next, to an.
swer tho bill of the co%mplainants, and that
z copy of this order be forthwith inserted
IN the Martinsburgh Gazette for two
months successfully, and published at the
door of the Court House Of said County.
A Copy. Teste,
DAVID HUNTER, c. 3. c
Feb. I.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-02-15
Feb. l..

Berkeley County, IS.
January Court, 1911.
George Harlan and Sarah his wife, David
Hannah and Nancy his wife. las. Vance
and Elizabeth his wiz, heirs OF Hugh
Vance, decd. Comp'ts,
against
James Duncan, Seth Duncan and Sarah
Bell, and the heirs at law of Joseph Dun.
can, deed. who are the heirs at law of
Mathew Duncan, decd. Def'ts.
In CHANCERY.
TT appearing to the court that publication
i has been made agrceably to the former
order of this court, and the absent defen-
dants, James Duncan, Seth Duncan, Sa.
rah Bell and the heirs at law of Joseph
Duncan, decd. not having filed their an
swer and given security agreeably to the
rules of this court, it is ordered that the
bill of the compliments be taken q. to them
pro confesso, and this court will proceed
at a future day to decree the matter thereof
unless in the mean time cause be shewn to
the contrary. And it is further directed
by the court that copy of this order be in.
serted in the Martinsburgh Gazette for
four weeks successivelv.
DAVID HUNTER, CD. c.
Feb. l..
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Notice.

a Ii persons indebted to the subscriber
n IN any manner whatever, are most
earnestly requested to come forward and
settle the same either by giving their obli
gations or otherwise, as no longer indui
gence can be given.
Cash given for Hides and Skins at the
subscribers Tan-Yard.
JACOB SNYDER.
Martiusburgh, Ian. IS, 1911. sE4w.]
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-02-15
To be Rented.

THE subscriber, living at the forks
Il of Great Capcaphon, on the main
Road leading from Winchester to Red.
stone, at the sign of the Black Horse
Offers to Let or Lease his stand for a Ia.
v,rn, and plantation with a Dlstillery and
Ferry, for the term of five or seven years.
Possession. will be given at any time.-Ap.
pl'cation to be made to the subscriber, liv-
ing on the premises.
JOHN COPSEY.
February I, 1911. :
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-02-15

We are authorised to state to the freehold
ers of the Congressional District, composed
of the Counties of Berkeley, Jefferson and
Hampshire, that JOHN BAKER, Esq. of
shepherd's-Tow will be a candidate at the
next election of a member to represent said
district in Congress.
December %, 1910.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-02-15

TAKEN up on the subscribers land 10
Berkeley County, sometime In De-
,cember 1910, an es,rav HELPER, of a
white and red colour, with a half penny out
of each ear. and a slit in the right ear, sup.
posed TO be one year old, with no perceiv-
able brand appraised TO four dollars. The
owner is requested 10 prove property, pay
charges and take it away.
DAVID GARARD, sen.
Feb. s, 1911.
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Congress Of the tlniten States.
FrRRuARy 9.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-02-15
The mated Stud Horse
YOUNG LION.

A NY person wishing to purchase said
"A Horse, will meet with a great bar.
gain in him, for cash, or we will tr ade
him for ponies under six years old, or for
good paper. For further particulars, In
quire OF the subscribers living near the
Lick Mill, Berkeley County, Virginia.
Young Lion is now in good order.
JAS. & JNO. HARRISON.
Feb. 8, 1871.
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Martinsburgh, Virginia,
PRINTED 6 PUBLISHED BY
JOHN
GerftiS of tie 0a3ette.

THE price of this paperis two dollars per annum,
are dollar PAYABLE at the time of subscribing, and
one when the year expres-Distant subscribers
nav for the whole year in advance-No subscription
s.eceiyed fora shorter term than six months, and no
spsper discontinued until arrearages are paid-a
3aiure to notify a discontinuance of the paper at the
md of the time subscribed for, will be considered
y new engagement. The price of Advertisements, to
81 n-subscribers, is one dollar per square tor three
z-yeeks Insertion, and for continuance after that
xtime Is cents per week-Subscribers will continue
h. receive a reduction of one-fourth on their Ad-
REFRESHMENTS.
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IN. COMMON COUNCIL,
july 9, 1911.

Ordered, That the Auditor issue war
rant in favor of M'C&!l's nail factory.
William Stewart agent, for nine dollars
thirty cents, for sundries furnished from
Goth June, 1910, to the 18th June, 1911
Ordered, That the Auditor issue war
rant in favor Of Daniel M'Dousal for for
ty one dollars seventy five cents, for his
bill fer the Court Of Appeals.
Ordered, That the Auditor issue war;
rant in favor of Daniel M'Dougal, for
FIVE dollars fifty cents. for his bill for the
commissioners election of ward No. 2.
Ordered, That the Auditor issue war
rant in favor of Robert Gray, for his bill
of stationary furnished Common Council.
from March 2a, 1910, till June IS, 1874,
amounting to fifty four dollars sixty-twe
cents:
Ordered, That the Auditor issue war
rant in favor Of George Stafford, for IL
dollars IS cents, for hawling tobacco the
9TH June, 1914.
Ordered, That the Auditor issue war
rant in favor of Noblet Herbert, for six
teen dollars.
Ordered, That the Auditor issue war
rant in favor Of Matthias Snyder, for one
hundred and eishty-fve dollars and eight
cents, for oil and glass, furnished from the
18th March, 1911, to the 18th June, 1914.
Ordered, That the Auditor issue war
rant in favor of George Denealc, G. G.
for thirty-seven dollars and one cent.
Ordered, That the Superintendent of
Police make such repairs on Pitt to the
north end Of Cameron streets, as he may
deem necessary to remove the nuisance
thereon, not to exceed forty dollars, and
the expcnce thereof charged to wards No.
2 and 8.
Ordered, That the tax of two dollars,
Incorrectly charged to John Rollins, on
dog, be RENTED.
Ordered. That the Auditor issue war
rant in favor of John Morris, for four
dollars and forty cents, for monies t1cice
paid Collectors-to be charged to the &C.
neral fund.
Ordered, That six dollars thirty six
cents be RENTED Frederick Shuck, of
which one dollar and fifty cents be charg-
ed Thomas Brocchus, and thirty-three
cents TO Joseph Myers
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Is. In t.iese times cf aggression. II
war iaiiat co,nc, let all parties &c lost IN
the united resolve 10 repe! it with Higor
and effect, be it Gallie or Britannia.
IL. Tie American E'air-their charms
and virtues the iairost, certainly the most
eloquent argument to enforce the soldiers
duty.
General HAMPTON left his seat near
Columbia for the City Of Washington, On
the 21st inst.
Americans captains, supercargocs and
others, who are not furnished with the
passport ofthe Portuguese Charge des AT
flares, at Philadelphia, Will in future be
refused permission to go on shore at the
Brazils, in consequence ola regulation
Of the government.
This has probably been occasioned by
Bonaparte being uotoriously permitted to
make the sea-ports Of the United States
a rendezvous for his enltnissaries, whence
they are spread over South America, TO
organize revolt, robbery, bloodshed and
treason. Fed. Rep.
MUNGO PARKE.--The Merceed.
which arrived few days ago at Plymouth,
has brought accounts from Africa, Which
completely PIT AZ end to al hopes Of the
existence Of Mungo Pa,ke, the cnterpriz-
ing traveller. The search that had been
made after him, tended fully to confirm
the accounts previously received OF his dis
solution. 1t seems the immediate cause
of his death was a fever, brought on by
the hardship he endured.--He drew his
last breath in the howell Of an old negro
woman. Not a vestige Of his papers has
been received.-London paper.