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Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-10-09
LATE from ENGLAND.
LONDON.
COMPLETE LONFIEMATON OF
THE GREAT VICTORY.

Horse Guards, august IS, 1912
A letter was this morning received
by Col. Torrens, from Sir Nicholas
rrant, dated Oporto, 3o,h July, in which
he mentions that Lord Clinton had been
dispatched from the army On the.,25th for
Lisbon, with an account ct lord yelling
ton having obtained a Gecided victory over
Marshal Marmont, on the ED OF the same
month.
The British army had arrived at Arisel.
les, followed by the enemy, Lord Wei;
lington, seeing a favourable opportunity,
halted his columns, and attacked with such
vigour, at FIVE O'Clock in the afternoon, as
to oblige the French TO re.cross the Tonnes
in the greatest confusion, and had not night
come on the whole of Marmont's army
must have been destroyed. hey lost 10
pieces of cannon, 4 generals, and z 600
prisoners; Marmont lost an arm, and Bon.
net said to be killed, and 4 other generals
wounded. The number Of prisoners taken
is said TO exceed O,OOO, some say $4,000
men, but it rs certain that 7 600 had already
arrived on the 26th at Tenebrou.
On she next Ga, he 23d) the heavy ca
valrv Came up with a considerable column
ct the enemy. and took a great MANY pri-
soners. One German heavy regiment took
seventeen hundred.
Our loss is estimated a. abont ) 500.
NJ. General DE Merchant Killed. and
the following officers woUnded-Sir Will.
am Berresiord, Cole, Cotton, Leish and
Atles.
ION the Gath Lord Wellington was in
march upon Penerande.
Supplement 10 me Corunna Extraordinary
Courier Of July 80
The Governor of this place (Corunna)
is happy to communicate to the public, all
the fortunate results obtained by our an ms
and those of our ALI IS, which he has this
morning received from a person worthy of
confidence. The following are the particu
lars.
Under date of the cath instant, they
write from Panaranda that the enemy's loss
is not under 1900 men, that they are
closel, p%nrsued in their retreats ADD their
direction thought to be Burgos.
On the Gath the allies nd made more
than 5000 p''soners, with 200 officers.
and many others were badly wounded. The
enemy's rear guard was attacked by only
nine squadrons of cavalry, and the French
though far superior, shamefully Hed, aban.
donlng four battalions of infantry, which
were all sabred or taken prisoners. The
division OF Fspana marched as the van
guard. Our in,incible English have offer.
ed some troops and assistance to Segnor
SantoCildes, to enable him to undertake ths
seise ct Zamora and Tolo."
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-10-09
From SALEM, Sept. IS.

"The master of the prize brig says, the
siege of Cadiz has been raised, and the
Cadiz army is following the French.
King Joseph it was said had left Mad.
rid with Is 900 men to reinforce Marmont.o
He left Madrid several days before the bat
tie.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-10-09

From the Corunna Diary, full 81.
Confidential intelligence received BY
the Governor Of Corunna:
We have the most satisfactory Min,eIi.
gencc. The allied army necessarily Dur.
sues the enemy. Their loss already ex.
ceeds 1900 men with SO pieces of @artiile-
ry, all his generals, with the exception of
two who are killed, wounded or prisoners.
MaTmont has had an arm amputated, and
received another wound in his BODY.
The victory has been one of The mos,
complete that can possibly be imagined -
Yesterday an English division was to be in
Sugovia, and the fortresses of Toro and
Zamora to be beseiged by the 9th rmy.-
The intrusive King, to whom we canno,
deny the merit OF having foreseen this sue
cess, on the .O,h instant fe d to Burgos--
The fate of Spain will be very diaeIene e.
the end Of this campaign"
ST~-
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-10-09
ALHANT .Gehfennhcr 9.

HLOHN1, OePFtWUtV 20
General HILL and his aid arrived at The
head quarters gGeneyd Dea,borne resfer-
day morning, and IN the Gfern9on, accom-
Paniedby ms brofher-in ho, Judge Mas
fers, caASd o n his ExceAencg the Governay.
The Emperor Nap2feon himself coud nos
hare attracted mare attention.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-10-09
PITTSBURGH, October 8.

We step the press TO announce me arrival
ofan express fran CAPT. L Taylor, com.
mandanf at Fort Harrison, dated the 13h
nit ar 1ohich fime The garrison Uas safe, a-
ter havuqe ,vi'hstocda desperate attack by
M L3daas-[apt Taslor had bstbut three
men killed and lug 1vounded-he has been
cut Of prooision evey since ihe au0ck, rohich
uas on me 4ta, excerpt a httle green com
they burn, one Of the beck. houses, but he
had fled up me place BY pulling dor1a the
guard house.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-10-09

Extract ofa letter fran G9v. Meigs ofhe
staie Of Ohio, to CoL Vaa Horne, dase<
UIbana, September 10, 1912.
Gen. Harrison's army reached Fort
Wayne on Saturday last, Ill sate-the la.
dians had retired four days before, after
burning and destroying every species OF
property, public and private, outside OF
the garrison. NY Brother and two soldi-
ers are the only persons that have fallen at
that place. Expeditions have gone out in
different directions from Fort Wayne to
hausss the Indians. The Miamies were
associated with the Potagatamles, and are
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-05-08
MR. OTIS LETTER:

Ihe only point of difficulty relative to this
letter, viz. its authenticity, being establish
ed. before we proceed to an examination of
It's merits, it may be well to notice the e.
quivocating hypocritical manner in which it
was introduced into the last Centlnel.-
Truth shows bold front-Falsehood is al :
ways prowiing in the dark-Eauivocatio
is Dad witness, for her evidence gene
rally tells against the cause she would es-
pousc.
MIR. Russell, in his introduction to this let
ter, says" Whether Mr.. Obs opinions
: are correct or otherwise, the extracts
" published give a direct refuta.;.n ;,s tie
" numerous talsehoods which have so long
: Dioated the democratic papers, that lead
" ing iederalists in the United States are
p" the apoogists of the Orders in Council"
hnugh Major Russell knows. well how 10
gid pill, as we are not OH the list of his
patients. and know something Of his art. W e
must DC excused IRON! the effects of his pre-
sGription. These extracts do not refute
what he IL pleased TO denominate a false
hood, and he knoqos n-fer,. when first pre
Hcnted TO him, he declined their publication,
assigning as reason; that theu zvouid one
rae 10 he7hJury Of the .fcderGi Cause as
heyipeither contGincd MS, nor ne senH-
mcn:s of the Jtdcrai far1p If then Mr..
OTIS letter contains neither Mr.. Rdsse!l's
sentiments nor the sentiments OF the
federal party, how can it be said co
retute any Charge that my have been
made against them : Besides which.
why has not this letter been published here
before If it is calculated TO DESTROY 4
charge so general and so well established.
as that made by the republicans, that the
federal leaders are the sDologists of Britain
why has not this formidable, this Sampson.
like letter been brought upon the field be.
fore is charge OF this nature Of 10 con-
sequence, thatit is permitted to remain uf
reiuted when they have the materials in
Lhcii hands But, says the Editor of the
Centincl, g. Il copy Of it has JUST been re-
ceivcd here from Liverpool" Now. who
world not suppose, that the writer Of that
paragraph, meant by these .yords, that il
mad been received 1t 50 recent a date, that
u could not possibly be published before p
nat the earliest opportunity was embraced
20 lay II before the public In snc, wouId
1ct the reader almosl incline to believe that
aCmc SACRIFICES were made in order irnme-
diatcly TO give il 10 his readers, Pu, wis
this The faCtT No!--A copy Of tbis .et,er
has been in Boston, in fede al Kecpinr. for
'eFerai weeks-it vas sometime since seen
~ an English paper by federal Editor in
n's town, and yet this letter, capable of
proving 80 much, has been kept entirely
MT OF sight! Why "Becarsr il neither.
contained his 'cDfiwcufs, ror me ssnfi,ne,fs
Tfhe/|crqi jury !" Nor world II ever
1ayc appeared in q federal paper. End no,
Wl'ey rendered It's publication neccssarv.---
cor even wlicG assured shat il shonid be
'nbishcd. IN Republican paper. if it could
~ h~'c q k.~es IN Tic CeatineI, ;.saief
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-05-08
WAsHINGToM, April so.

IMPRESSED SEhI1EyW
The following is copy of Mr.. Wright's
bill, as It passed to third reading in the
House of Representatives of the United
States on Monday last:
N Bill .for the protection, recovery and in
Identification T .imerican Seamen.
yWHEk EAS, by the treaty of amity, cum
merce and navigation, made between his
Britannia Majesty and the United States, at
London. on the nineteenth day of November,
one thousand seven hundred and ninety-fDur
it is agreed. that there shall be firm, invi-
oiabie and universal peace, and true
and sincere friendship between his Britain
nc majesty, his heirs and successors, and
the United States Of America, Il between
their respective Countries, territories, cities,
towns and people, Of every degree, without
exception of persons or places: And where
as his Britannia. Majesty has eausct! to be
impressed o,lt OF the ships of tine United
States, sailing on the high seas, under TIE
american flag, divers liege citizens of said
States, and hath compelled them to serve
on board the ships of war ot Great Britain,
and to fight against the United States, ana
numbers of them yet detains, contrary to the
express provision of said treaty, and in yio-
lation al their natural liberty, and against
the peace OF the United States
BE IL therefore enacted By tie Senate
and House Of RefreScniatives Of The Uni
ted >eS Il Hmcrica, be Congress assem-
bled, That from and after the Alh day of
June next, any person or persons who shall
impress any native seamen OF the United
States from Oh board any vessel of the Uni
ted States sailing on the high seas, or in any
port, river, haven, basin or bay, under pre-
tence or color Of commission from, any TO
reign power, shall, for every such offence,
be adJudged pirate and fclon, and on con-
viction shall suffer death /; and the trial
in such case shall be had where the oyeh-
der is apprehendcd or may be first brought.
Sccs 2. IND be II further enacled, That
it shall be lawful for any seaman, sailing
under the flag Of the United States, on any
person or persons attempting to i'm press
him by force or violence from on beard any
vessel Of the United States ON the high seas
or in any port, river, haven, basin or bay,
to repcl force by force and if any person
SO attempting to impress sa1d seamen shall
be Killed, manned, or wounded, it shall be
lawful for such seamcn, on the general
issue, co give the special matter IN evi-
dcnce, which is hereby declared a perfect
justification.
Sec. 3. Tnd be IL FURTHER enacted, That
on Information being given to the President
u the United states, proving satisfactorily
toiim, ,hse any citzy. Of the United States
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-05-08
PROVIWCIdL P.HRLIdNEWT
OF LOWER CANADA.
no USE on .ASSR AfRLY- 1h.iLc

II w U VT IJTs J. .TTITI u.
a Message was received from the LepisS
lative Council, informing the House that the
Council had passed the Pill for continuing
the Act for regulating the inland trade be-
tween this Province * The u. S. without any
amendments.
II was afterwards resolved that an euou;s
ry be made into the state of the Province.
and the public events which took place i'm
der the Administration of Sir :. n. Craig; &
q secret Committee Of FIVE Members was
appointed 10 proceed on the said ero,;ry
with power TO send for persons, papers and
records. and to report, from time to time,
as they may deem expedient
~ u Aprie.
he House in Committee Of, that na~t IL
us bXceilencv the Governors Speecb 80
t@e opening Of the Session, relative /. ,,ss
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-05-08

GALES at AUCTION.--On Monday the nth
- dayot May, at o'elock, on tile premises, viii
De sold, Valuable LOT, so feet by SO, on which
there is excellent two story BRICK HOUSE, row
occupied by Mr.. John Andrews eiigbiy situated for
Grocery, and also calculated Tor tho accommodate
Of two private families 1t is opposite the western
corner of the public warehouse, and is the corner lot
at the intersection of the street, next above said
warehouse and the street b, which bounds it the
southern side. An unexecptionable, title will be
male to the purchase,. Payment viii be received in
same day at o'clock the premises, will be sold, an
uncxpircd lease in the tenement now occupied by
Mr. John Crockett, situated on the Main-Sreet, be-
tween the house Of Mr. Judah Myers & the Corner
Store occupied by Mr. G. H. Stanback. 1t is ex-
cellent stand for Grocery. The Lease will expire
on the 2th October, 1sl4, and is subject to ground
rent Of Fifty dollrrs. Ierms-onc third cash, the ha-
lance payable in go days, at which time possession
will be given. 80
JAMES BROWN, jr. M.
April o.. t,s
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-05-08

al & }. DICK, & Co.-Have just received from
ISs New-York and Baltimore, and offer for sales
the following articles
Old Cogniac Brandy, -
Baltimore Whskcy, LIST and 5th proof
Champagne, \
burgundy
Long Cork Clsret, WINES.
Vim de Grave, aud
Sci.ian
Brandy Fruits.
Olives and Capcrs, 80.
Fresh Salad Oil, in bottles and aasks.
Zant Cuirants,
Prines and Raisns,
Soft shell! Almonds,
Basket Salt,
Cayenne and Black Pepper,
!, Mustard, Allspice ami Ginger.
Gun-Powder and Imperial Tea,
Old Bourbon and Green Coffee,
New-O.leans Sugar,
Cassia and Cinnamon, SIC. &c. ~,-,,--.
Z. Which, with their iorner stock, mako general
assortment in their line Any article. found On trial
not to he as COOL repr sened, will be taken back
II returned in reasonable time.
Apr;l 81. 80, ~ IF
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-05-08

sAoRDoN, TROKES, * Co. have received from
" Madeira, AND o{er for sale, parcel of the hest
qaiity Wine, in Pipes, half Pipes, * Q,arter Casks.
April rs. CT
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-05-08
CHARLESTON, April 90.
FATAI DUEL.

a letter from Camden, dated the 24tf2
INST. states, that meeting had, On that day,
taken place between Lieutenants Sham IS
LaVqL of the u. S. Army. The first FIRE
Mr. Spann's ball passed through Mr. La
v9ls waistcoat-the second fire, Mr. S. was
shot through the head, and instantly expir~
ed and Mr.L. was wounded in the loins,
dangerously. Times.
a letter, we are tod, was received bv lass
Mail, from Mr.. Foster, by the British Vice.
Consul in this place, stating, that he had re-
ccived assurances from our Government.
disavowin6 any agency whatever in the late
transactions i'll East Florida.
SaJannah Republican, IhrH o..
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-05-08
| Vol. 2--------No. ZIG.

tIF.Iihi.c or is a known and avowefi fcde-
ra1iSI that he shonii vote fn,. an adiourn.
meni IS quite consistent, and not being able
O. carry that puin, tina, ke should leave the
lhnascia the hope CT Leaving It &ithon. uuo-
fun,.aud thus pafSlys;ng the arm of go
Nernnsnt, surprises ;obody, sihct. Mr.. Mil
nor Has become the political co-adiu,or Of
MIR. Quincy. Z
NJ. Rodnn7i' is n gentleman for whom
We have great personal Ycspsc,, whose pri-
Vatc character il truly cs;inablc, but whose
Puoiic sonduct this &c ssoI, has more su1-,ri-
seq, mortified and wounded the feelings of
ms trends, and has more nl;srepresented
ms. constituents, those who elected him.
than perhaps any member of congress-
hat Mr.. WhitekiH should Vote for a
pustponement, il he voted at all, was in cha.
racter. Since MIR. Whtehll lodged out of
the house upon the army, and other impor-
'ans questions, to avoid the responsibility of
a vote, surprise can hardly be excited at find
ing HIM voting with every federal member,
IN the house. There is one satisfaction as
prospects these three members, they will
nave III the fall 20 answer to their constitu-
ents for their conduct.
10th the Pennsylvania. senators, Gregg,
and LGb voted for an Adjournment. MIR.
LeIc's acquaintance, friends he has none.
defend his vote by saying he wished senate
TO adjourn, that he might get home to pre-
side at the Tammany Festival Such q
reason in defence of such vote is riiicu-
lous. No defence is offered for Mr.. Grcge'z
vote, aud that is better than the one offered
for MIR. Leib's
May 1.-UN1TED STATES LoAN.-Wc,
have Just heard that the first three SUBJ
scribers to the Lean, in this city. are ?,
Clergyman, a Widow and ship Builder
They take. $4,000 dollars. The next oE
whose subscription we heard was an honest.
hard-handed mechanic, who stepped into
the Office and said Well, l have been sub
ssc'ibing my mite. have subscribed for
S400. lie had been a soldier in his Youth
and fought in many battles" for the iiber-
ties OF his country. His eye beamed with
the vivid brightness of youth, as he proudly
said, 81 have been subscribing my mite"
and as he looked around, his looks said
most intellig bly,, Go thou & do likewise.'s
Dem. Press.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-05-08
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1856.
Ships of the line
Frigates
Total Of the rrea Oh Navy is

We hear nothing but complaints Of the
distress OF the times, and of the want Of mo-,
ney--h mechanic 'fiers his bill" call a.
gam !--moncy's so scarce" If a collector
offers subscriptions would subscribe
with pleasure but money is so scarce -
Yet there was not less than seventeen hun
drcd q, liars the oIher night at Smalley's
benefit, merely to see him perform the part
OF the monkey. Bureau.
BosToN, April %. We are sorry to-
mention, that in hcaving down the frigate
John Adams yesterday, she suddenly filed
with water and sunk We trust, howevers
she has sustained no material injury.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-05-08
From me AUGUSTA CHyon;cie. \

1TON7 nc 19NSnSfa CHTonic{e. H..
we discover that the election of Prcsf$,
dent Tor the ensuing term-begins to be a.
gitated in some of the northern states with
considerable warmth. The Legislatures OF
botn Virginia and Pennsylvania have tested
public opinion on that subject, and after. ex-
pressing their high appreciation Of the con-
duct, talents and virtues of our chief ma
Sistrate, have unanimously resolved to sup
port Mr.. Madison at the ensuing election
lhis determination, SO worthy of the states
who have adopted, it seems to have offend-
cd the e2fectGnts, especially at New York.
where numbers have been .cng waiting for
a snug situation ut Washington, whenever
they shoald be able to place De Witt Gin.
ton in the Presidency. When that election
takes place, Georgia, uniform and correcu
IN her Poiitics, weeare Confident will give
an unanimous vote to MIR. Madison.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-05-08
PH1LADELpH1A, April so.

= n TN DELPHTA, NDt'IT 80.
IN the report of the case of "Thc king Of
SPAN VS.. David Parish" published in our
paper Of Monday, there is an error. IL is
stated that Mr.. Peterson is charge d'afTairs
and consul general from Ssveden the fact
rs mat Mr. Peterson fholds those appont-
ments under the crown of Denmark.
PENNSYLVANIA. The strength. harmo-
ny ard unapimlty Of the democratic party
IN this state, is strkingly displayed in the
votes OF its congressional delegation. re
terence to the yeas S' nays in this paper, on
me question Of adjournment, and a very
important question of principle it was, will
e'inCe the truth OF our assertion. One of
the delegates, Mr.. Piper, was absent. G,ur-
teen voted against the adjournment. and
mrec Messrs. Milnor, Rodman and. White.
hill for 1t.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-05-08
FRENCH FLEET.

The London Star of March,, states this
following to be an accurate account of the
naval I, ice OF France, now in the harboura
OF Ioulon, Brest, Antwerp, L'Oricnt, Res
chefort. Genoa, and Cadiz: :.
OF 40 guns s
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-03-09
COMMUNICATION.
TUEATRES.

The confederation at Richmond has made a
deeper impression Oh the public mind, than
any ether event of late years. Sad and swful
indeed was that catastrophe and many a tear
of sincere sorrow has been shed by persons
totally unacquainted with The unfortunate vic :
TINS. Yet, dcplorabe as was that calamity, 1t
appears. to have been converted to an impro-
per purpose IN many parts OF the y. States /;
that is, by making it an argument for putting
down ali Theatres.
Among the numerous essays which have
appeared On the subject, We have been par
ticularly struck by a controversy In neigh
boring newspaper in fact, we Wee surprized
to find an editor of his taste giving publicity
to such personal reflections. The essays we
allude TO, hare more the appearance OF PFl-
waite animosity, than Of regular discussion
ola great question. The advocate of 'oea'i-
cal amusements accuses bis opponent Of 81
herstition, while the latter replies by the charge
of atheism, or something of the kind. Now,
is it possible to enforce conviction by the use
of such language
We know that the drama has had many able
and virtuous supporters, and many able and
virtuous enemies. ever since it existed. 1t IS
not, The. afoyc, contest of modern origin !;
nor has 1t been solely opposed by modern en-
thusiasm, as some people imagine. 1t was a
question much agitated among the ancient re-
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-03-09

n. B. IF to the preceding statement the
sales In Mississippi Territory be ADDED, tic
,suals total will then be az ,546 for 7,s3: 30.
AS the falling off of these sales, whi:> our
population is increasing, may require eSpIa-
nation, MIR. Biodget assigns as the chief
causes, the alterations of the original law au-
thorising the receipt Of certificates Of public
debt in payment, and the too great scarcity
Of money by The recent checks on our COM
merce, ard stopping the national Bank, and
by the annual aud premature return OF public
loans to our European creditors.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-03-09
Joseph H. Vaudeville,
King-Streef,


OFFERS FOR SALE,
5000 bushels Lisbon ard Liverpool Salt,
Jamaica, Antigua and Norti.ern Kun, in
hhds and bbls.
Loaf and brown Sugar, in do. do.
Best green Coffee in bags and bbls.
NJ GLASSES in hhds. and b,ls.
Co.. MAC and Peach Brandy, country Gin and
Cherry Bounce
Old Rye Whiskey in bbls and Common do.
Madeira, Lisbcn, Tcneriffe, Sherry, Malaga
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Imperial, Hyso5, Y. Hyson and Hyson Skin
Tea OF superior quality
Goshen Cheese in casks
Chocolate No. and No. in boxes per ID.
erandywine Gunpowder and Shot assorted
Mould and dip'i Candles and Soap in boxes
Rice in Gerces
st Spanish and Country Cigars
/ Richmond mshuf ~ctured tobacco, small twist
Best Cavindisdo.
Writing and Wrapping papcr
Spinnin,, Cotton in bales
Almo IDS * best Muse, yado RAisins in boxes
Pepper, rimentc, Cinnamon, Cloves and
Nutmess
Cepperas, Madden, Indigo anil Fig Blue
Bed Cords, Leading Lines and Trace Ropes
Bet Philadelphia Mustard III bottles * per H.
India Seine Twine
Romal Handkerchiefs
Low priced Black * Colored Morocco Shoes
Herrnes, Shsd, Mackerel and Coatisn
Cut Nails of ali sizes
Hair sifters
Snuff in bottles
ALSO,
: Fresh Clover Seed, and
Best Super6ne Flour
March d