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Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-08-12
Notice to Boatmen.

EXCLUSIVE of the legal fine, all Water
Melon boats, from which decayed Melons,
sheir Kinds, or parts thereof, are thrown ihs
to Prince Street Dock or adjoining Wharvess
will be Immediately ordered up to the couns
ty wharf. Of this the several constables are
required to take NOTICE, and report all deln-
qaences.
John Vaudeville,
Superintendent Of Police.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-08-12
John Vaudeville,

Superintendent Of Police.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-09-18
For Sale,

n N excellent Plantation upon Tuscaro-
II IA Greek, about four miles from Mar.
tlnsburgh in Berkeley County, Virginia,
containing upwards of three hundred and
thirty acres, about one hundred and sixty
acres cleared, about thirty FIVE acres of
meadow, which is believed to be superior
to any on the creek-two apple orchards,
with buildings contiguous to each-This
farm is well calculated for the accommoda.
ton Of twofamilies, on il are several never
failing springs of excellent limestone wa.
ter ; there is a Saw.mill on the farm, and
the head race is dug for a Merchant. mill,
with a fall of nineteen and a half feet
The title is indisputabIe. A further de-
scription is deemed unnecessary, as any
person inclined to purchase, will most pro-
badly view the premises. For terms apply
to Ebenezer Christy, at the Bloomery
mills in Jefferson County, or to the SUBJ
scriber on the premise.
SAMUEL CHRISTY.
September 1882. If.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-09-18
Mmtinsburgh, Virginia,
PRINTED 6 PUBLISHED BY
JOHN ALBUkTIS.
Gert1s of tbe Ga5ette.

THE price ofthis paperis two dollars per annun,
one dollar payable at the time of subscribing, and
one when the year expires-Distant subscribers
nav for the whole year in advance.-No subscription
,eceiyed for shorter term than six months, and no
naDer discontinued until arrearages are paid-a
failure to notify discontinuance of the paper at the
and of the time subscribed for, will be considered
anew engagement. The price of Advertisements, to
aon.subscribers, is one dollar per square for three
weeks insertion, and for continuance after that
time q cents per week-Subscribers will continue
., receive a reduction of one-fourth on their Ad-
yerisements.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-09-18

All persons indebted to
the Editor of the Martins
burgh Gazette, for subscrip-
tons or advertisements, are
earnestly requested to set
tie their respective accounts
Immediately, either by ma
king payment, or by CIV
ing their notes for what
may be ~due.--Imperious
circumstances compel this
request.
June 26,
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-09-18
R~egimental Orders.

THE Officers of the 67th Regiment of
V. nj. together with all the Officer.
commanding Volunteer corps of cavalry,
artillerists and riaemen, in the County of
Berkeiy, are ordered to meet at Martins
burgh, on the 21st day of October next, to
be trained and disciplined according TO law.
The Regiment and all Volunteer corps en-.
rolled within the same, are ordered to mus
ter at the same place, on the Oath of Octo-
Der.
ELISHA BOYD, Lieut.. Col.
Com. 9th Regt. v. NJ.
September IL, 1912.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-09-18

WILL be sold at public auction, on
w Tuesday the 22d instant. at the
Blacksmith's shop occupied by James Bo.
den, on the subscribers farm near the
old Opeckon bridge, from ten to fifteen
loung Horses and Filleys,
some brood Mares, and
a number of Sheep, &c.
Nine months credit will be given, on bond
and approved security. The sale will be-
gin about c n'o'clock.
JOHN VANMETRE.
September II, 1919.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-09-18
NAIL MAN
Murtinsburrh.

T WISH to employ a Journeyman Nailor,
i who is well acquainted with the bust
ness of making wrought nails, to whom
generous wages and constant employ will
be given.
l have constantly on hand. CUT
NAILS of every description, which | will
dispose Of on lower terms than they can be
had in other places-Shingie Nails and
Brads, at IL cents per pound, by the
quantity, and other sizes proporticnably
low.
have for sale, a quantity of STRAP
IRON, of various descriptions.
JOHN GUSEMAN,
September II, 1912.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-09-18


Blankets, Flannels, Baizes,
Coatings, Cloths, Cassi-
meres, Velvets, Cords, Vest
ings, Black Bumbazettes,
Women's fine Cotton Hose,
Mems ditto, Cambrick Mus
Inns, Callicoes, Leno and
F~ancyMuslins, Irish Linens,
Queens Ware, &c. &c. &c.
Are selling at prices that will please the
best judges, by
JAMES S. LANE.
Shepherds Town, Aug. 81, 1912.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-09-18
m NOTICE.

: G NOTICE.
Lands for sale IN the neigh.
bourhood Of Shepherds
Tom and Maytinsburgh,
Ofexcellent quality, laid off in lots to suit
purchasers. This land will be shewn and
terms made known, on application to Mr..
Van Bennett, near Shepherds Town.
September IL, 1912. (t.f)
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-09-18


The following is a Sketch of Mr.. CusTIs' AD-
DRESS, delivered on Tuesday, revised and
corrected by himself, from notes taken on
the ground. Who can read it and not drop
a generous tear for the wrongs and suffer
ings of LINGAN, and feel indignation at
the systematic persecution of his gallant
survivors and partners in sufferings, cruelty
and oppression! lied Rep. Of Sept. a.
SHALL the stranger, my friends, attempt
to speak your Hero's praise p never fed
at his board, never drank of his cup, nor
did the cheering smile of welcome, ever
meet me at his hospitable Threshold. Then
sure no motives of partially can influence the
sentiments, which | am about to utter, in be-
half of one, whom | never knew. Yet as the
brave man who foughtthe battles of my coun-
try's liberty, is to be the subject of my praise
as the illustrious citizen who died in defence
of one of the dearest rights which freemen
can boast, is to be the Hero of my tale 81
can only say, my friends, that were my pow
ers commensurate with my zeal, would hope
on this day to do honor to his memory.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-09-18
Public Sale.

HE subscribers will offer for sale, at
public auction, on the 9TH day of DC.
tober next, at the late dwelling house OF
MAJOR Andrew Waggener, deceased, on
-hlit Greek, in Berkeley County, abou,
eighty head of Cattle about three hundred
She'P 4; several work Horses, Mates and
Ioi's alarge stock of Hogs; Household
ana Kitchen Furniture, Feather Beds and
nedlng, one eight day Clock-Farming
Utensils, one or two Wagons, one Car
fage, and one set of Smiths Tools. The
Sa'tic are in good order, and several of the
"'eers from four to six years old and fit for
oeet' There are fifteen or twenty Mich
lows. Upwards of thirty of the Hogs are
iicct55e' and will weigh from $50 to 2oOlbs.
tNe stock Hogs are equal - any in this
country. The Sheep are very healthy
inc sale will commence at ten O'Clock, and
T'i continue from day to day, until COM
P'eted. The terms will be made known on
'he day Of sale.
MARY WAGGENER,
ELISHA BOYD, and
= ANDREW WAGGENER,
AdminiStratris and Administrators
Of Andreuo Waggener, deceased.
September IL, 1912.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-12-21
CANATpArCrA, Dee.
VI OE l'fyn lNnIANG

1
! In article ;H,srtcd hastily ih the Messenger
Of the 18th Sept last, and in the Repository OF
| the same date, has given occasion for great
triumph TO the apologies and partizans %
! England, who were glad 10 justify her employ
ment otthc tomshIwk aud sca,ping knife bv
the example Of orr own government. we are
happy 70 have il in our power explicitly to de
clare, upon the authority of Erastus Granger,
Esq. milan Agent, ard Jasper Parrish, Esq
snb-agent, that neither the government nor a.
nv Officer connected with il, has ever authori-
.ed the employment OF the Indians. The let
Ter Of The Secretary OF War 10 Judge Granger
was explicit, that the Indians should by all
means ne kept still AMI rot suffered to raise an
arm in oar cause. As means 10 keep them
from going 10 the enemy, the agents were an
thorized Us q last resomrse, To embody as few
of them "a possible and report them to Gen.
Smyth, who would order them to- be supplied
with rations. But this WAS soelyto keep them
easy and they were not to be employed in any
offensive OPERATION.
IL i, believed that Cen Smyth, on Sunday,
the 22nd inst explicitly informed the Indians,
that they shouid rot act in the attack on Canada
This explanation is due TO oar government-to
the hnnprnf our couhtry. And il is hoped thai
every editor possessing any pretensions TO can
dor, will give it an insertion.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-12-21

From the Army Of the Centre, we have
confu ed medley of facts and Tumors, which
it is difficult TO digest into any ineligible
form, and which, in any shape, j. affords us
no satisfaction to record. The only facts
which we can ascertain as certain, arc as
follows That in consequence Of tive procla-
nations issued by generalSmyth, Command
ing General at Buffalo, OH lhe frontier of
New York, a number OF volunteers, to the
number Of or 1000, had assembled in the
vicinity of that place and at Black Rock;
that preparations had been made more than
once, in the course Of the last days of :,ov.
for crossing the river on an expe Iiiion into
Canada, but failed, from concurrent causes,
all Of Which are not developed, in their ulti
mate execution; that great dissatisfaction
consequently prevailed among the army,
particularly the volunteers, at the conduct
&C General 5nyth that the volunteers we're
returning to their homes in disgust and dis
content az not having been employed III that
active service their ardent patriotism court
ell. Rumor further states, that the insub
ordination, approaching to mutiny, among
the volunteers and militia, had procceded so
far as to menace the life of General Smyth,
who, ii further said, has withdrawn him
self from the army.
The little light which the public prints
have cast on the topic, is not sufficient 20
dissipate the obscurity in which The mists
Of party Gave eveloped It. We refrain tor
the present from expressing any opinion on
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-12-21

Ee.rGci e. a letter from Lima, Dec. S. 1912
"IhIve just time TO inform yct, that Gcner
al Smr.h has had his troops several times un-
der arms and III his boats. in order TO cross
from Black Rock into Canada On Monday
last, he had them again in his boats, and or
dered them back 60 camp. The troops were
much incensed. lie called a number OF his
officers ard made statement which satisfied
them among them was Gen. p. p. Porter
Gen. Porter s1id that Gen. Smyth had piedg-
ed his iIonor to 90 over on Tuesday morning,
and that ali things were readv-On Tuesday
the troops we've accordingly ordered down to
the river and into the boSts but were snon
ordered back again. Secret murmurs t,leR
broke out ints loud complaints, threats and de.
nnnciations G,n. p. 3. Porter said publicly,
shat SIM tn w,s scoundrel and a traitor lie
was at the Rock, and appointed 20 meet some
"f : Officers ~ , o'clock, at Lindon's 60 ex-
plain. On his way there, while~riding along
the Reach, he (Gen. Snytli) WAS iircs At. The
bali passed through the clothes OF his Aid who
was ~ HIS side The interview nj Landon's
| was not satisfactory TO his Officers Gen. Snvth
had spoken 20 Lsndon for lodgings. Landon
heard threats from Soldiers in the streets, that
they would commit violence upon his person.
that night, and tear down Landons iiouse
fIc then went TO Smyth and req rested him to
leave his hoase as being unsafe. The General
left the house, went to his camp, double guards
were set, and every precaution taken 20 pre-
vent surprize. The threats were made by some
of the distant volunteers In the course Of The
evening, enquiries we're repeatedly made for
him by some suspicious persons, at his former
lodgings. Nothing further occurred that night
" is now said BY every one from headquarters,
that he is concealed some where, and dare not
appear in public. The volunteers, who have
been drawn out by his proclamation, are dismis-
sed, and are continually passing here, much
enraged at the noble Smyth who was 70 lead
them To victory or death. With them, he is
now considered traitor and coward.
g From what motives, Gen SMITH mas acted, ,
know not; but am conf lent, that by omit
ting tn 60 over he has saved hi; army.
" The general opinion OF those WIN are now
on their return IS, that Gen. s. if found, win Be
torn to pieces. ~ any rate, there will be no
INVASION of Canada from this quarter at pre-
sent, unless by the Volunteers, which Is ak
cd o."
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-12-21

Ia s,,'gcct. 4 Nos he, drr rc.cr' IN.
1res son IS, "a, tie 3i>oe;;op e.; &, IS :,.i
@nyta in +. 5 .ina.S he too .t,',L ~ GsIh-
| 'iiion al the Volunteers, who Ecckel ~ lis
standard, and preventing then from ~ ga-
ging 1 superior. enemy ar GREAT diSaasrh-
tage, has excited the emily ard rs ;in,y It
description of trrops generally possessed
# more bravery than reflection, and s"b;
jccted his cl;aractert to oblCqnv. ard hjs COR
duct to misrepresentation. y few d,, :,
however, will confirm OF dissipatc ihc iuI-
pieSsicn made on our minds.
We cannot let this occasion pass without
noticing the temper in which TINS informal
ton is received by certain description 0f
persons. He who Can rejoice in the misfor-
tunes or supposed disasters Of lis country,
is unworthy Ia eat it's bread or share in It's
protection. Let him allure the character
he is unfit to persnnate, and abscond to re-
isions where feeling prevails, more congo
NAL to his own. than that which ought To
animate the bosom OF c.cry man, claiming
the proud distinction of AN American citi-
zen. MAJ Llt.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-12-21
Extract to tie Editor, ddfed Washington
DecenrhcT 10 1910.

Decem5cr 10, 1872.
" We have very little that is nezu here.
You will have heard, before this reaches
you, of the anarchy chat is said to reign Us
the camp in the Niagara quarter. | am u.
terly confounded at whist hear of Gen
Smyth. / had been given to understand
that he was 4 good dscipinariaD, well
grounded in the fheoTy ot war; and 1 could
never have supposed tRat he wanted SO
common quality as courage. / will NOT
make up my opinion until hear further
particulars. But will say to you at once,
that the characterization that We have every
where witnessed, demonstrates the absolute
necessity of the appointment to the chief
direction ofthe army Of a man who can, BY
commanding talents silence the cayiIs OF ibe
envious, repress the aspirations of precUci
Gus ambition, coniine the officers of every
rank to their appropriate duties, and ce-
ment, by superior influence, the elementary
fragments of our military force, which G.
vents have shcwn is totally out OF Joint.
wonder Col Duane has not been employed.
n man Of his active turn of mind, of his IN
telhgence, and acknowledged merit-tha,
is, acknowledged by all candid men-would
be very useful particularly in the first or
EXAMINATIONS Of the army. There is can
lSer, sort OF IIDiKy aTisfocracV, that has
preyed, and will continue, it not checked,
Go prey upon our institutions and cs,a-
blishments. BY little sort Of low, pitiful
cunning it enmeshes itself into office, and
collects around it all its relatives. Its IN
cles, and nephews, and brothers, and cou-
sins, must ali come in, talent or no talent
There are political aristocracios OF the same
kird but tbey are less fatal, because more
easily dissolved. The man who goes Co the
/ head of our army, must cast all these things
! from him. II is not Virginia influence, my
| dear Sir that is the bane of the country, but
family influence, political and PERSONAL
| heap Of ignorance, arrogance, lRzincsS, and
! imbccility concealed by the putting on o
mysteries, that is the curse of this nation
| God knows how Mr. Madison contrvss [,
| get on. with such ieadeH 7Ocighfs, at all. j
his great and luminous mind, and the mind
Of one or two others, did not Penetrate tH
J n,ass, the chaos would be shocking"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-12-21
Desertion.

MICHAEL HAYS, an Irishmap, aged so
years, FIVE feet seven and Ia inches high, of
dark complexion, black eyes, black hair, ard
Rendezvous on the night Of tie 9th inst He
was formerly resident or the city of y. York,
where it is believed he will endesvor 80 reset
tie himself Any and every person WIZ shall
aid the said Hays in his copcment, will be
prosecuted as the law directs, and whoever
will deliver him to me, or put BIN in the pos !.
session Of any other officer OF The Army, Of
confine him in jail so that I regain him, sholi
be rewarded with ten dollars, and have all 10.
cessary expenses refunded.
r. POLLARD, Capt. goth Ree't.
U. 5 Infantry
Richmond, December II 1919 ~.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-12-21
NOTICE.

Dcharfment VI State, Dec. 1S, 1919.
According 70 established and existing rules,
no vessel is t. he fitted ou, a cartel fnr the
CONVEYANCE of Prisoners of war or Alien enc
mics, fem anv port or place in the United
states, without previous application at this
Department, and special permission obtain
ed 10 that effect.
~ Printers Of the Laws in tho princp9I
seaports Of the United Stsves. are requested
70 insert tie preceding notice in their respec-
tive papers.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-12-21
fssenrer.
ALBANY, December 10.

Two officers vino arrived at this port
yestsrday from Sockets Harbor, state that
orr feet had all returned to that port, and
were laid up for the winter Commodore
Chauucey, officers and men in god spirits
-oaly lamentng that the season preven-
ted any further active operations for the
present. The British Feet had also gone in
to por; at Kingston, and laid up for the win
ts-
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-12-21

THE subscribers have in Store, TIC foil y
ing articles, viz
so Hhds prime Jamaica Sugars,
10 do Loaf DO.
10 do. Molasscs, Ccveeilcu. quali,y.1
10000 lbs Green Coffee,
1000 lbs. Northern Cheese,
900 Sacks Liverpool blown SALT.
900 do Coarse do.
. nm D.3ILY EXPECT 70 RECETTEs
5000 Half Pint 'Iumblers,
sll Of which will be sold on moderate terms,
for cash, Country produce or approved pan r.
SHELTON & FINNFy.
Dec IL. Wv.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-12-21
NEw-YoRK, December 9.

A gentleman who arrived here yesterday
in me Steam Boat, informed us, that General
Smith, Commander in Chief at Niagara, had
resigned his command, and the army were
going into winter quarters.
Gen. Dearborn has arrived in Albany,
and General Bloomfield n this city.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-12-21
A copy--Tcste,
J.B. WHHTLCOKE, elk.

A GREEABIY to the preceding order, do
L a heneby request all persons who have
claims against the estate OF John Woodhn de-
ceased to exhibit the same duly authenticated
on, or by Henrico January Court neSt ensuing
in order that the necessary arrangement may
be made for their discharge
WI. HENLEY, Dep. Sheriff
FOR GEO. WILLIAMSON, S. II. c.
Dec. 10. ..
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-12-21

A meeting Of the members of tho Hash
ington Light Infantry Yoionteers is request
ed at the Eagle-Tavern, on Thursday even
ing next at six o'clock precisely. BY order
of the
C.fPTAI.N
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-12-21
WAsHINGToN CITY, Dec. 10.

The bill for the increase of the Navy is
still before the House of Representatives,
The different questions yet taken in the
committee of the whole in reality decide no
principle. Nothing is yet certain on this
head, except the navy will be encreased.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-12-21

Capt Jones, late Commander of the u. S.
sioop of war Wasp, and nearly all his off
GERS, have arrived in this city. We learn
that he will probably be advanced to the
command of the Macedonian, the frigate
lately Captured from the British.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-12-21

IL Htnrico COUNT Court, Dec. 7th, 1912.
ORDI RED that the Sheriff oil this coun.y adj
vertise in the public newspapers printed IN the
CITY of Richmond for all claimants to come for
ward and exhibit their accounts at the next
court against the estate of John Wood6n de-
ceased.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-06-16

&TAUNTON ACADEMY The Trustees Of
~ Stanton Academy have confided the manage
ment otthat institution to Bartholomew Fuller and
Iittleton Waddell, Esqr's. The capacity and COR
rect department OF these gentlemen, qualify them
i'll an eminent degree for that station. ~
IN the Staunton Academy will he taught Reading,
Writing, common Arithmetic s. English Grammar,
at IS the session, or term OF five months the La
tin and Greek Languages, Geography, with the use
OF the globes, Natural and Moral Philosophy, As
tronoDy, Bellies Lettres, and Logic, at & 10 the ses
sion; and all the various branches Of the Math ema-
les including the art of Fertilization aud Gunnerv.
at Sl5 the session-the tuition fees to be paid in
adv ance.
Young Gentlemen, DESTROYS of becoming acguaint-
cd with any one of the following branches, may bs
instructed in such branch separately, by paying the
annexed fees--Use of the Globes, $40; Book keep
ing, Sl4 Surveying, $50; Guaging, practically.
. 20; Fortihcation and Gunnery, s 40.
BOARDING and lodging may be had in genteel fam.
and candles.
The sessions viii commence on the 18th of Nav
and on the 18th of Nov. in every wear.
The Trustees, considering the healthiness ce
Staunton, the capacity of the Teachers and the at
tention which they in the habit OF paving to the
morals OF their pupils, feel confident thai the iust;
tn,ion will merit considerable portion of the public
patronage.
John Wayt, Esqr. has been appointed Treasurer,
for the purpose, of coli citing and receiving in ad-
vance, the Tuition Ice. IT this Academy, whose du-
ty 1T shall he To grant receipts for anv monies
which he may receive for that purpose and no
scholar will he admitted until such RECENT IS Obtain
ed so as to be produced to the professors or either
of them
SA>ICEL CLARKE, .Sec'y to the Board.
Stauntoi, June 16. o.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-06-16

GALES at AUCTION.-The subscribers have
~ just received large assortment of Dry Goods
oil almost every descriptions being the retail stock of
gentleman declining business-which, in addition
to general assortment OF price goods suited for the
season. will be sold without reserve at their auction
store, on Wednesday the 18th inst on accommodate
ing terms.
.H5ncure, RObiaion g Pleasants.
Richmond, June 16. ~
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-06-16

a. ALES. AT AUCTION-This day (the 10th
y ihst) at 10 O'Clock at my Nendue office will be
sold positively without reserve, puacheons of gen.
uine Antigua Rum, undoubtedly the best favored in
market.
4pipes Madeira wine imported in 1911, sterling
Cost Ool. per piPe-warranted genuine impor-
ted.
TerT7, approved negotiable notes at co days
JAMES BROWN V. NJ Jr
June t.