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Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-07-15
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Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-07-15

Drafted N1iltn.--We learn, that his Excel
lency Governor Tompkins unites in opinion
with the Governors of Massachusetts and
Connecticut, that by the Constitution the mi
litia lately drafted cannot be put under the
command of the officers of the general govern
ment, and has accordingly determined that
they shall be commanded by their own officers
only, when called into actual service.
". Y. Evening Post
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-07-15

The inhabitants of Nantucket, are making
exertions to leave their homes and occupa-
tons to seek an asylum less exposed to the
dangers and calamities of war. No less than
twelve families have already moved to differ
ent parts of this state, Rhode Island, sc. and
many others are expected to follow in few
days Movable property of almost every
description is sending off as fast as possible.
On receipt of the melancholy intelligence
of The declaration Of gvar at Augusta, (Me.)
the American flag was displayed half mast
high.-W the inhabitants were at DIM
ner, the United States soldiers stationed In
this town, marched from their rendezvous in
battle array and RACED it to the ground. AS
soon as this daring intrusion was made known
to the citizens, they assembled and holsted 1t
again and possessing the true spirit and IN
trepidity of free Americans resolved to defend
it at the risk of their lives. The soldiers a.
gain formed and marched to the flag staft, out
discovering the inyincible spirit OF the citi-
zens dared not again to cut 1t away. There
would probably have been blood shed had 1t
not been for the interference of the civil au-
thority. AS proper expression OF the feel
ingsof the inhabitants on this occasion the
flag was kept flying for the space of two days
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-08-07

Yesterday, in violent storm Of rain, the
mouse OF Mr. William Beall, in this town, re-
ce'ved severe stroke of lightning, which
zone some damage to the house, but fortu-
nately injured none of the inhabitants.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-08-07
COMMISSIONERS OrFIcE, :

Winchester. July %. 1912
THE parties 10 the above writ are hereby
notiied that shall attend at my Office in
Winchester on Friday the 4th day of Sep
fember next, for the purpose of carrying
nc above recited order INTO efrcs, when
and where they viii attend with such wit
aesses ard vouchers as they think proper
TO pre- dnce.
LENT. BENT, Mas. Com.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-08-07

The subscribers have for sale at their
store 10 Shepherds. Town, the following
valuable Medicines, viz.
Magn'sia. sColumbia Root,
Cream of Tarter, G,n,ian ditto,
Caster OIL, SOrange Peel,
Giaubes Salts, Refund Camphor,
Hahn's Anti. Bilious Sugar Lead,
Pills, Peal narly,
Lees genuine ditto, Essence Peppermint
Iarter fmetic, Red Eark,
Lalomil, I Yellow ditto,
Ialop, 5 Pasigoric.
Paui's ColumbianOn ALSO.
British ditto Windsor Soap,
Essential Oil Worm Red aud Black Ink
Seed, Powders,
Spirits Turpentine, Indigo. proved good.
Godfries Cordial, And Also,
Alo.s. Nutmegs. Cloves,
Anotso, Mace. Cinnamon,
L'qnorace Ball, Race Ginger, &c.
Chamomile Flowers
JAMES BROWN, & Co.
Shepherds Town, August Z, 1872.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-08-07

Mai. Henry Musgrove, Montgomery.
Charles kilgore, 90.
Alexander Z. Hanson, do.
EphrGim Gather, do.
William Gather do.
Richard $. Cra6bs. Capt in the United
States drmy, do.
TiHidm Schroeder, Baltimore.
John L. Hall, do.
George Winchester, do.
George Richards. do.
Edrard GUyna, do.
David Hoffman, do.
Horatio Bigelow, do.
Jacob Sehtey. do.
Mark Pringie, do.
IPiliidm b. Bend, do.
Ohio Sprigg, Frederick County.
Henry Nelson, Ann Arundel
DR. Peregrin Warfeld, do.
Daniel Murrey, do.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-08-07

William Norris, Jun.
Wholesale TEA DEALER & GROCER,
No. 66 Market Street, baltimore,
HAS ON HAND,
A large assortment If
FRESH TEAS.
of superior quality in whole and half chests.
email boxes and lead canisters.
WINES and LIQUORS
of every kind in pipes, hogsheads and quar-
ter casks, which he pledges himself to sell
as pure as imported
- Countr, merchants. private families
and those who keep public house, will find
it to their advantage in getting their sun.
plies OF those on whom they can RELY in
serving them with Goods of the best quality.
- Orders from any part of the country
attended to with fidelity and promptitude,
and the Goods put up in the most secure
manner SO as to warrant their going to hand
in safety.
Baltimore, August z, 1912.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-08-07

III a Superior Court ef Chancery, held IN
Stanton, the 24th day Of Jaiy, 1911.
BETWEEN David Gerard, Plaintiff
AND
The Executors or Administrators Of James
Mason. deed. and John Lloyd, DEF
IN the motion Of the Plaintiff by his
" Counsel, the Court doth order that
Commissioner BENT do examine, state
and settle the accounts between the parties
in this cause and make report thereof to
this Court with any matters specially
thought pertinent by himself or required
by the parties TO be SO stated.
A Copy. Teste,
HENRY ]. PAXTON, &C.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-08-07
FLAX SEED.
THE subscribers wish to purchase
FLAX-SEED,

which they will give fair price for, if clean
and good.
WORTHINGTON, CoOKUS, & Co.
Shepherds. Town, august z, 1912.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-05-29

This Ettk tescn isas much divided upon the
subject of defence as you have ever known
it upon any other. We have had frequent
town meetings, but all to no purpose
Should the Savages come, we must either
beat them at our threshold, or the whole
town will become one general ruin. From
accounts received by the governor IRON the
Delaware Indians, itseems that there are
a number Of Savages collected and now
councilling above fippicanoe, and that
there is a considerable collection of differ
ent nations in the large Prairie, immediate
ly below our battle ground. What viii be
the result of their councilling time must de-
yelope, and what will be the end OF the a.
farming appearances against this place, God
only knows.
/ presume that the garrison will be re-
moved from Fort Knox to Vincennes.-
Such has been the request of our citizens
to gov. Harrison and col. Miller.
A number of our head men talk of remov-
ing their families to Kentucky F; | pity
Mrs. Gibson, for the old General says,
he will stick it out-bravo encore, bra
vol
Instead of building Block-houses around
town, the Citizens are collecting in small
parties or groups, and endeavourlng to tor
tify private houses.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-05-29

Died. on Tuesday evening last, atahis seat
near Mill-Creek in this County, Major AN
DREW WAGGENER, in the 10th year of
his age.
The grave has nearly closed upon the
scenes and the actors in the war OF our revo-
luton. Yet a little while and they will live
only in history. A few short years more will
withdraw from our contemplation the last
specimens that remain of those qualities that
achieved the independence of this nation
Who, without emotion, can witness their de-
parture
The business of &c was no HOLIDAY occu-
pation-weakness, of mind or body, was un-
equal to it-character of doubtful efficiency
fell imperceptibly in the rear in the march OF
events, or was compelled to give place to such
as had the passport of nature for employment
to those in whom she had infused courage,
energy perseverance, and fortitade.-Ofsuch
was Andrew Waggener. He entered the ar
my at the commencement of the war, and re
tired only at its close. lie fought and he bled
at Brandywine and at Monmouth at the for
mer Of these places, his sallantry, altho' then
only a captain of the line, was so conspicu-
Gus as to be thought worthy of record in the
life Of Washington by Chief Justice Marshall
Active, brave and vigilant, no officer stood
higher in the army, and certainly, none o
any grade ever received more signal proof
Of the perfect confidence that was reposed il
him by the commander in chief
1t was his fortune, during a great part o
the most c~ventful period Of the war to be il
that part Of the army commanded by Wash
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-05-29
Public Sale.

WILL be sold, on Friday the Goth Of
w June, at the residence of the sub.
scriber on Mill Greek, Berkeley County.
about $50 HOGS, of all sizes, three new
STILLS, with Still Tubs and Kegs, in
complete order to carry on a Distillery ; a
few barrels of good RYE Whisky,
and a few barrels of FLOUR, one new
CART, a nice GIGG, two or three first
rate GELDINGS. The hogs are all fat,
sixty or seventy of them will weigh from
175 70 $50, the balance are fat shoa.s.--
A credit of seven months will be given, the
purchaser giving bond with approved secu-
rity.
WILLIAM b. KING.
Nav 90. 1919.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-05-29
COMMuNICATED.

Died on Friday the 22nd instant, in the
18th year of her age. Miss MARY MOTFER,
daughter OF Mr.. John Motter of Shepherds
Town-She was an amiable young lady and
of bright Observation-Disclosures the la2 three
years of her life she devoted herself TO the
service of God, and became a worthy mem
Der of the Methodist church, with whom she
constantly attended and often spoke OF her
interest in the merits of her Redeemer, which
appeared very visible in her constant walk I;
she was suddenly struck with a paralytck
stroke, which Immediately deprived her OF
the use of one side of her limbs and a consi-
derable swolenness of the head and face sue
ceeded, and her speech was not of long dura-
ton, but while she possessed that valuable
faculty she called fervently in prayer on that
God in whom she had trusted. She was e.
teemed by a large train of connections and by
all who were acquainted with her-She has
left worthy parents to mourn the loss ofa du-
tiful child, and sisters to lament the loss Of an
aifectionate sister, the church a worthy mem
Der.
-Therefore be ye also ready, for in
such an hour as ye think not The son Of
M an eometh.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-05-29
From the Freeman's Journal.

From the Freeman's Journal.
Extract efa letter fran a gentleman at Yin
cennes to his friend IN this city dated, Il.
Pnl29, 1912.
For two weeks past, our peace and tran
guilty here has been tortured by alarms
'tom the Indians. A man was killed on
Inc Driftwood fork of White River. Some
E.anderlng done to the new settlers at Ter
liaut land there were already a number
a family Of seven persons, old and young,
KILLED near Smalf's Mill, on Embarra, and
q man and a woman killed on the Ohio,
l''5eon Creek.) In consequence OF the
SooVe facts, anumber of ideal murders have
oeen committed by the Indians. So great
she alarm throughout our whole country.
Wat tae people ate terrifying 10 all quarters,
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-05-29

berkeley, IS.
May Court, 1912.
Bethuel Middleton, Complainant,
against
Daniel Hopgood, John, Elizabeth and
Rosanna Hopgood. children and Heirs
of VIM. Hopgood, decd. Defendants,
In CHANCERY.
THE defendants John and Elizabeth
4 Hopgood, not having entered their
appearance agreeable to an act Of Assembly
and the rules Of this Court, and il appear
ing TO the satisfaction of the Court, that
they are not inhabitants of this Common-
wealth, on motion of the Complainant, BY
his counsel, il is ordered, that the SAID
Defendants, John and Elizabeth Hopgood,
do appear here on the second monday in
August next, to answer the bill of the Com
plainant, and that a copy of this order be
forthwith inserted in the Nartinsburen
Gazette for two months successfully, and
published at the door of the Court House
Of said County.
A Copy. Teste,
DAVID HUNTER, s.s. 8.
| May 80.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-05-29
PUBLIC SALE.

TINE subscriber will sell at Public
IL Vendue, at his residence in Martins.
burgh, on Monday the Bib of June next,
two young Horses, a valuable brood Mare
and Colt, a Mich Cow variety of
Household and Kitchen Furniture, among
which is some good Feather beds and bed
ding, Desks, Beaureaus, Cupboards, &c.
Six months credit will be given on bond
and approved security.-The sale TO CON-
mence about 8 O'Clock.
JAMES B. SMALL.
Nav go. 1912.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-05-29

DIED, on Friday last Mrs. M1RG1.
RET dTLE, uife Of Mr.. yolentine dyie,
ofAis place, aged fifty sir gears and mias
months.
- On S~aturdaythe 9th instant, Hrs.
ELIZ1BETH YOUNG, reiict qfthc late
Rec. John u. Young, formerly Of Martins
bargh, in the 9th year ofher age.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-05-29
ST. @a5effe.
Mar1inSburgh, May %.

The following is a copy Of a paper which
we are told is circulating for subscription in
Jefferson County. Estimating it by that only
which is apparent upon It's face, we should
have considered it q harmless pleasantly, not
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-05-29
TO THE RIGHT

We understand a letter has been receiy.
ed by a respectable gentleman in this city,
from JoHs ADAMS, Esq late president of
the United States, in which he in substance
says" The present administration cannot
retain their places the change of sentiment
in the New. England States is SO general,
that it is like an overwhelming torrent-it
is notwithstanding can standbefore it."
TFreeman's journal.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-05-29

ingson in person. witness Of that mans
" bearings in adversely and in prosperity-a
| sharer. in no slight degree, in his tolls and
his dangers, Major Waggener bore for the
saviour Of his country and for his memorya
feeling of enthusiastic affection. lilo could
not bear the subject ofthe nations ingratitude
to the Hero of the revolution-0ften, upon
such occasions, have those around hin been
struck with the resentment that flashed IN
his eyes, and was extinguished only by the tear
that mourned over the degeneracy ofhis coun-
trymen, Time win not permit a more FULL
developement of a character cast in no ordina-
ry mould-Ardent in his temperament
with an elasticity of spirits that no circum-
stances could subdue or depress-kind, lihe-
raj, hospitable and generous. he viii long be
remembered by all within the sphere Of his
acquaintance.
Captain Faulkner's company of artillerists
yesterday marched from this place, and as
sisted with military honors, to commit HE
remains to the earth.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-05-29
Extract Of a letter Jrom Halfax, date
HT1u 1dfh.

"The Packet from England has just ar
rived in % days-brings accounts of the
Russians having declared war against
France-that seven ships of the line and
fourteen friga.es with troops on board are
on their way for this place and may be daily
expected, the objectof their being sent here
is not known. The squadron coming out
here is under the command of admiral Sir
T. b. Warren"
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-05-29
MASSACHUSETTS, ELECTION.

The latest returns exhibit a clear federal
gain of one hundred and J0rty-nine repre-.
sentatives.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-05-29
IMPORTANT.

We have learnt from Washington,
through a channel deserving entire conf.
dence, that in the first fortnight of next
month, it is intended by the administration
to cause all the impediments to trade to be
Withdrawn. We make no comment, for
the present, upon the motives which have
led to this determination. What We now
state, is entitled to the same reliance, as
our disclosure respecting the proposition TO
restore the s~eanaen, but it comes from a diff
ferent and opposite quarter.
Federal Republican.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-05-29

[y We give the following, just as it ap.
pears in the Aurora Of Monday morning,
without knowing what credit to attach to it ::
Alex. GQ2.
1t is said that a message of an importan,
nature is to be communicated by the presi.
dent of the United States to congress, to-
morrow (Tuesday) or Wednesday; the
subject is said to have reference to the pos
ture of affairs with Great-B Britain ; and
some are SO sanguine as to say
That Mr.. Foster has rendered a declara-
ton in the name of his government, openly
abandoning all claims to the impressment
of seamen on board vessels carrying the A
merican flag.
That the proclamation of the---
OF ---, concerning seamen, is to be
recalled.
That the American seamen not on board
British ships shall, upon their request be IL
berated.
That the principles of blockade by procla.
nation, will be declared null.
That a commission of S persons shall be
appointed TO decide upon the character of
vessels captured under the orders of coun.
Gil, and all property not contraband of war
to be restored.
That the orders of Council of November,
1907, and January and February, 1903,
and May and une of the same year, will
be annulled,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-06
FOREIGN.
ENGLISH OPINIONS OF THE WAR.
FROM Il LATE LONDON PAPER.

FROM ii LATE LONDON PAPER.
1t has been stated that in war with this
country, America has nothing to gain. In
opposition to this assertion it may be said,
with equal truth, that in war with Amer
lea, this country has nothing to gain, but
much to lose. Let us examine the relative
situation of the two countries. America GER
tainly cannot pretend to wage a maritime
war with us: she has no navy to do it with
But America has nearly 100000 as good sea-
men as in the world, all of whom would be
actively employed against our trade in eve
ny part of the ocean, in their fast sailing
ships of war, many of which will be able to
cope with our small crnizers and they will
be found be sweeping the West India seas,
and even carrying desolation into the chops
OF the channel. Every one must recollect
what they did in the latter part of the Ame-
rican war The Books at Lloyd's will re-
count 1t, and the rate of assurance at that
Eme will clearly prove what their diminutive
strength was able to effect in the face of our
navy, and that when nearly one hundred
pendants were flying OH their coast. Were
we then able to prevent their going in and
out, or stop them from taking our trade and
our storeships even in sight of our garrisons.
Besides, were they not in the English and
Irish channel, picking up our homeward
bound trade---sending their prizes into
French and Spanish ports, to the great ter
ror aud annoyance. of our merchants and
ship owners
These are facts which can be traced to a pc
riod when America wash her infancy with
out ships, without seamen, without money
and at time when our navy was not much
less in strength then at present. The tine
TtcauS 7vW be .fIuHd to be a different SORT OF
enemy by sea than Hie French.
They possess nautical knowledge with e.
quail enterprise TO ourselves; they will be
found attempting deeds which Frenchman
would never think of and they will have
all the ports of our enemy open, in which
they can make good their retreat with their
booty. In predatory war on commerce
Great Britain would have more TO lose than
to gain, because the Americans would retire
within themselves, having every thing they
want for supplies and what foreign com.
merce they might have, would be carried on
in fast sailing armed ships, which, as hereto.
fore, would be able TO fight or run away, as
best suited their force of inclination. Much
Is also to be apprehended from Me deserfion
ofour seaDlen, who will meet with every en-
enlargement in the United States, by protec-
ting laws made is their favor, perhaps large
douceurs offered for their disaffcction and
1t is well known the prediction which our
sailors have for the American shores. These
are considerations which by far outweigh
advantages that might partially arise Ia
9diNjsuais rom a few scattered prizes that
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-06

nishtSe taken by our cruizers.-Their har-
vest seems much more abundant under these
wretched and impolitic regulations, called
the orders IN council, the existence of which
gives rise to the present differences between
the two countries has drained our treasury.
and is starving thousands of our manufacture
ing brethen. America could sustain no pos
sble injury, but internal taxation. from a war
with this country, which would bear any pro-
portion to what we might feel from the cir
cumstances already mentioned, and which
we would most seriously have to apprehend !;
Tor our ships, without large military force,
burst not enter the ports of the United
States, and that military force, in our pres
eht situation, is no WHARF to be found-The
probable consequence would be the starva-
ton OF our West India colonies, and the loss
OF Upper, if not of Lower, Canada-whiie
the total want of specie (Which latterly has
been wholly drawn from the u. States) tc
pay our troops at Halifax and Quebec, coult
not fail to accelerate the mischief.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-06
Praise HIorthy D1uaifcence.

On the 18th ult. the citizens of Cheshire
and adams. who have long been characteri-
sed toi, their liberality and hospitable dispo-
sition, as well as their ardor and stedfastness
IN support of Republican principles, made a
very generous donation to the Soldiers of the
United states Army stationed in this town,
consisting of about 400lb. of cheese I5Oib.
OF butter; 5 or 6 bbls. of cider; quantity
OF dried 1sh, white beans, potatoes, lettuce,
&c Inns noble and generous act was most
cordially received by the Soldiery, and the
gentlemen officers rendered the donors, in
heir behalftheirg grateful acknowledgements
therefor, with pledge of their utmost exer-
tons in indicating the rights, and maintain
ing the honor and independence of their in
Jured country, whenever they shall be called
into active servioe.--6.