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rally have gladly hailed the American flag,
and have received us as an army OF friends,
rather than enemies. The general is psepar-
ing train of artillery, the more effcctaaiiy 70
reduce the British garrison at Maiden. we
have taken the town Of Sandwich without the
loss of a single man. The enemy at Sand
witch had large body OF Indians with them,
and the moment our army came IN sight OF
them, they left their allies, and took to the
woods, without firing single shot :--the bri-
tish were then obliged to retreat, and lett us
quier possession of the field. The fort at Mall
den is square, with strong bastions at each OF
the angles. On these bastlons they have
some 8 Founders mounted tits commanded
by col. St George, of the British army; and
from the best information that our spies give
US is garrisoned with about $50 regular troops,
600 militia, and 500 Indians. Our park OF
artillery is nearly ready, and the general VIII
attack the fort on the night of the goth INST
The army are all in high spirits, and we teei
confident of success. We shall commence
the a5sack by cannonading their works, and the
moment We effect a breach, rush on and carry
it with the bayonet alone.
The march of the army through the will
QGIII6SS WIS tlculONS III AiS SAtiS'HS' iAi'S'-
wading through mud and water, from day
light in, the morning to O'Clock in the alter
noon, we were obliged to go to work and tor
tify our camp The Indians were so hostile,
that this precaution was necessary every night.
Besides this labor, we had TO cut the road
through and build a number of bridges We
likewise built seven stockade forts, between
the state of Ohio and Detroit. We had to
garrison them from the army in order to pre-
serve the communication through. l VIII
give you the earliest information OF our sue
cess in our attack on Fort Maiden: think
can confidently predict that it will be success
full You will excuse the badness OF my
writing, when inform you that write ON
drum-head."
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communicated the intelligence to the Amefis
can captains at the island, advising theni I'd
make the best oftheir way honey but the inta-
bitants placed no confidence in it, believing it
to be merely specializing trick brig Second
Attempt, Dawson, Of and for Philadelphia
time of sailing uncertain MelaDtho, -; OF
and for New York, in 5 days. Several Swed-
ish vessels expecting to sail in a few days for
different parts of the u. States. July oath;
lat. So, IS, long II, 80, fell in with four Bril-
fish merchant ships from Jamaica, steering NJ
f. one of them a letter of marque of 20 guns
2eth, lat. 35, 80, was boarded from an Aperis
can privateer schr from Baltimore, and giving
information of the British merchantmen, the
privateer Immediately bore away, after them.
July 2sth, of Cape Hatteras, saw large ship
of war. No sales for American produce, as
it was believed that after the 90 days embargo
was out, there would be plenty Of arrivals
from the u. States
Schr. Rose in Bloom, Whiting, At days frora
Algcsiras. Spoke ship Mandarlne 8 days
from Cadiz. bound to New York. July las
in lat. ST, long Ga, spoke brig Drake, Basset,
Is days from Porto Rico, bound to Ports
mouth, N. H. July 81, in lat. So, 80, long 68,
was boarded from the American prlvateer Co.
vernon Mexican, captain Wilson, bound on d
cruize-23, in lat. 81, long. -, passed thro'
fleet of 60 sail of English merchantmen from
| Jamaica, steering n. E.-2s, was boarded
from the American privateer Ticker, captain
! Johnson, days out from Phladelphia A.
! merican produce dull. Flour held up at $40
per barrel rice at s o per quintal, and corn
at 50 per bushel; but no sales in consequence
of a belief that at the expiration of the embar;
go there would be an overflow of those arts
cles. The Rose in Bloom brings Spanish paS
pers to the 10th ultimo Their contents are
anticipated by former arrivals
In Hamilton Roads--Ship Action, Powers;
So days from Plymouth (Eng.) bound for A.,
| melia Island, but having been informed of
the war by an American priyateer, made for
| this port as being the nearest
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BALTIMORE, August I.

Latest ne5os from The SPANISH Provinces.
Extract from a gentleman of information to
his correspondents in Baltimore, dated
.hatchuoches, Iune Is.
The Spaniards have opened the port OF, Ma
tagorda, on the Bay of ST. Bernard, rs miles
from St. antonio, Capital of the province of
Texas. Which is expected to give employ
ment to British Merchants, through Jamaica
and CUBA prize has been already taken by
French Privateer--she was going to Mata-
gorda with dry goods
Don Bernardo, the Revolutionary Ambas-
sador (who was at Washington is still here,
together with Mr.. Shaler, u States Agent
The opening of Matagorda by the Revolu-
tionists is bad news for US, as the merchants
route will be to Matagorda direct, instead OF
through this place.
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his wounds in consequence Of the attack upon
him by the President. All the evidence which
have been able to collect from the captains
and mates who have arrived here, is that the
English officers described the President with
great accuracy; that she was near enough to
the Bel3idera to have taken her; that the
Belyidcra actually fired lo4 shot at the
President during the chase. One man told
me he saw two of the shot which entered the
Bclvidera, and they were too large for her 8
Founders and not large enough for her "a
FOUNDERS.
The officers of the Nautilus were attended
TO with great respect; and all the men both OF
the state and merchant ships were treated re-
markedly well. The fleet was LETT in lat. SO,
SO, long. 70, 26.
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Ertrqct of letter dated Newhort, or. IL
Su2ldau eUeNiAg JulY Q

Sunday eUening Juty %.
g The information which | have to COM
muncate may be somewhat interesting to your
readers. This afternoon there arrived at this
place, the brig dispatch of New-Haven, which
had been taken BY The British feet now on the
coast, and was suffered to proceed to port In
the u. States, with l55 mates, captains and
seamen on their parole, who unfortunately
have been captured by the same fleet from the
various vessels whose names are subJolned
The British feet consists of the Africa, Ga,
mounting, 81 guns tit is said; the Shannon
SO, mounting IS the Belvilera 38. mounting
"a; Gcerrier So, mounting 4S; and the Aeo-
las 50, mounting So The Shannon is the flag
ship under command of commodore Brook;
CAPT. Dagus commands the Africa
{" On the 10th inst. within sight OF Little
Epc Harbour, this fleet captured the Nauti-
Ius. 1t. Crane, after chase of 2 hours
The sea was rough, and impeded the sailing
Of the Nautilus, though she threw overheard
of her guns in the chase, and started Der wa
ter. Lieutenant Crane remained on board the
Nautilus, but his officers and men were taken
on board the Africa.
Last Friday week the fleet began chase
of the Constitution, capt. Hull in lat 81, long.
70. which lasted until the Sunday morning toll
lowing when it was given up. During this
chase the Bclvidera which was the nearest
ship fired "a bow guns, and the Constitution
returned THE former fell short OF. and the
latter over-reached their object Capt Huh
excited the warmest admiration among the
British officers for his excellent management
i of his ship during the whole chase.
The capt. of the Relyidera was still III O
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BY LAST NIGHTS MAIL.

NEw-YoRK, August |.
Arrived last evening at He'll Gate, the ship
Rising Sun, Berry, of Baltimore, in 80 days
from Liverpool, in ballast.
Capt. Berry sailed from Liverpool on the
23d of June, at which time the Orders in
Council were not repealed.
a ship from Ireland, with passengers.
A dee p loaded ship from England.
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SHERIFFALTY.

A 7 the request OF many respectable
~ fliends, offer myself to my tellow-ci-
tizens Of Charles County candidate tor the
Office of Sheriff, at the ensuing election;
trusting thatmy knowledge ofthe business Will
enable me to execute the duties thereof with
Justice and fidelity Should be SO fortunate
as to be the object Of your choice, will en-
deavor to evince my gratitude by lenient
and humane discharge Of my duty.
John c. Reeves.
April 80 o'siaw'is'9s
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Prfvateeys Cohtured.--A letter, received
this morning from Eastport, states, that the
Plumper and the Sloop Of War Indian have
captured four of the Privateers, belonging to
Marblehead and Salem, and sent them into
ST. Andrews. These British Vessels were In
sight Of Eastport, when the letter was written
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ALEXANDRIA.
TUESDAY MORNING, Augast 4.
" TO sHEw
"ro sHEw
The VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIME
HIS FORM AND PRESSURE.
E.z5a=sss,5REszIaEsEn

Rhode I$iand ConUention The Conven-
ton of this State met at East Greenwich, on
the 22d inst. and unanimously nominated tbs
Hon RICHARD JACKSON, and the Hon. ELI
sEA R. POTTER, as Candidates for the 18th
Congress.
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frtroct of letter from. an officer in general
Hulps arny, 10 gentleman in this cry,
fBditimore) dated
SANnwIcA, Gu. C July IS
/" enclose you one of the psoelamations,
Issued by gen. HILL 10 the peop'e of Canada.
A had the desired eject. The people gene
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NORFOLK, July 81.

Arrived sch John Willis, Darling, Is days
from St Bartholomew. Lett ship -
Young, put in III distress, from Csdlz bound
to Philadelphia, cargo, salt, time OF sailing un-
certain brig Daphne, Philadelphia East-in-
diaman, commenced unloading on the isth'
in consequence of dispatch boat having ar
rived that day with intelligence of the war
The supercargo Of the Daphne Immediately
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PHILADELPHIA, August /.

The following intelligence was written on
the margin of the Pittsburgh Mercury OF the
23d nst.-o A dreadful Fire took place here
last night-l5 houses were burnt down"
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IN COMMON COUNCIL,

3lsT July, 1912.
Ordered, That the Mayor cause the Pow
der to be removed from the house in which it
is at present kept to the old Powder House,
until further orders
The committee 10 whom was referred the
communication of the lieutenant colonel Of the
county of Alexandria, respecting the delivery
of the u States arms to the militia Oh certain
conditions, reported resolution to exonerate
and save harmless the officers of the militia
from any loss or damage which they may suss
tain BY delivering the said arms to the mlitias
provided they shall take the necessary steps
to ipsure return of them, and for the prose-
cution of the security taken in consequence
thereof.
YEAS-Messrs. Muncaster, Grid, Harper,
Rhodes, Lee, Newton, Smith, Vowell Mars
teller-o
NAYS-Messrs. Fleming, Longden, NJ
CURE, Nicholson, Veitch-5.
Resolved, That the Mayor be requested to
cause the several laws of the corporation con-
corning slaves and free negroes to be prompts
" executed, and that he cause to be suppress
ed all night-meetings of people OF color, not
sanctioned by law.
Resolved, That the Lieut., Col. of the counS
ty of Alexandria be respectfully requested to
cause the laws on the subject Of Patroles to be
duly executed within both the town and coun-
ty of Alexandria.
Ordered, That Lamps be erected on Union,
from King to Prince streets.
Extract from the Minutes,
I'D. SfMMS, Z. C.
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NOTICE..

OnTbursdry meet, at 4 o'clock in the afternoon,
WILL BE SOLD,
The Residue of the Property
on King Street, consisting of Two Lots, EACH
twenty-four feet front, in fee simple.
Also,
Two Lots on Washington Street, forty
eight feet seven inches front, subject to an an'
nual Rent of Twenty FIVE Dollars.
Richard Lewis.
August 81
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r From L'A0li des Lois Neev- Orleans, June IS.
MEXICO.
MEXICO.

A gentleman arrived in this city from Ha-
wanna, has communicated to Us the following
news, brought bya vessel from the Vera Cruz
Rayon and Morclos, having united their
forces, Calleias collected his army and march
ed from Puebla with the view of meeting re-
Inducements and artillery which he knew had
marched from the Vera Cruz to Join his
troops but he was anticipated by Morrellos
who aware of his plan, detached a numerous
troop of cavalry which took possession of the
artillery and amuniton--the same detachmen
captured also the castle Perote. Callelas as
tonished and intmidated by this unexpected
blow, took strong position at place called
Bigas, ten leagues distant from Xalapa he
had an army Of 1000 men cavalry and infan
try, when Morellos attacked him in his en-
trenchment--the battle commenced at 10
in the morning, and lasted until four. The
victory remained for time doubtful, but Mo-
rellas troops being supported by detachment
sent by Rayon the Royaists were defeated,
Calleias, being himself wounded, was taken
prisoner, with the whole of his staff; he has
been conducted to the fort of Perote the en-
RACED people demand and call loudly for his
head.
Guadalaxara, Valladolid, Guanaxuato, Xa-
catecas, and the other principal cities are ID
the possession of the insurgents. We hear
nothing of Mexico, nor of the Vice Roy, but
it is more than probable, that now the work is
consummated.
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Extract Of a letter from a gentlemen Of high
reshectability at NatchHoches, TO the Editors
Of the Natchez Chronicle, dated Vatchitoc
ches, May 10, 1919
&c am not able to detail you any particulars,
relative to the revolution in Mexico, but, ge-
morally, that the revoutionis's are In great
force, and advancing this way and 1t Is ex-
pected will cut their way through all opposl-
ion, so as to open free communication to
this place, where they will be supplied with
arms, &C. Gf not mem to enable them to com
nlete the revolution. Col. Bernard who left
this place las. fall for the seat of our govern
nient has returned here again, and some per-
sons with him, and are communicating With
the generals of the revolutionary armies OF
Mexico relative to future operations. The
present moment is pregnant with important
events few weeks will unfold them. l
hope within six months to see the citizens OF
the United States, pass and repass as freely
throuhghout the present Spanish dominions to
the south sea, as they do through their own
country.
"The pass between Mexico and La Vera
Cruz, believe continues shut, and the revo-
utionists have intercepted all communication
between Chinnagua, the residence OF the go.
vernon general, and Mexico. The troops OF
the royal party are deserving and coming In
here frequently, and say that the Ferdinand 7th
party appear to be looslng ground tast. lhey
have been trying to engage some OF the In
dams in their favor--but have entirely tailed
The Indians are inclined to favor the revolu-
tionists."
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-03-20
Public Sale.

yT7E the undersigned Commissioners
w appointed by a Decretal order OF
the County Court of Berkeley, in a suit
wherein Barney Besore's Ex'rs are com.
plainsnts, and the Administrative of Henry
Kliuger and others, are defendants, or
some two Of us, will on the nth dav OF A.
pill next, offer for sale to the highest bid.
der, one hundred and eighty four acres,
one rood and sixteen poles Of LAND, or
shout that quantity, lying and being IN the
County of Berkeley, and Commonwealth
Of Virginia, adjoining the lands OF Thomas
Shearer, John n. Thomas, sc. and with
III one mile Of the river Potomac the sale
will tax place a, the Dwelling House on
the premises at IL O'Clock of the day above
mentioned terms of sale will be one third
cash, the balance in one and two years
'front.' the day of sale with interest from the
date until paid, the two last pay menss to be
secured by bonds and approved security,
PAYABLE to the Csnmissioners-Any per-
son wishing to view the Land before the
dav of sale will be shewn the same by John
Gregg or Thomas Shesrer, living at the
Falling Water.
ELISHA BOYD,
GEO: POR rERFIELD,
JOHN r: COOKE.
March 10, 1912.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-03-20

At a meeting of number Of the Federal
Republican Freeholders of Berkeley County,
held at the Globe Tavern, in the town OF
Martinsburgh, on Monday the 9Th OF March,
1912. pursuant to notice, the following reso-
buttons were adopted, viz:
FIELD, Esq. and EDWARD COLSTON,
ESQ. be recommended to the Federal Repub-
Ican Electors Of this County, as fit persons
to represent it in the next General Assembly
Of Virginia.
RESOLVED, That tie individuals composing
this meeting will promote, to the utmost OF
their power, by all fair and honorable
means, the election of the above named gen
tlemen.
ResoIued, That the proceedings of this
meeting be published in the Martinsburgh
Gazette for four successive weeks.
WILLIAM PENDLETON, Chairman.
JOHN r: COOKE, Secretary.
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For Sale.

ITO be sold by way of public vendue, on
Il tuesday the 2ist day of April next,
one good Brick House, Wing on German
streetIn Shephetd's. Town; this house is
very convenient, having a pump in the
yard good stone kitchen, good bri, k smoke
house this house is fit for any kind # bu.
siness-Also one good well built Log
House, IN Washington street, this house
Is two stories high, the lower story well
PiAistered (; this is a convenient house for
any kind OF business whatever-Also a
Honse 10 Duke street one and a half stories
h'gh' this house has halt an acre of ground
belonging thereto.
a large quantity of Household and
hitchen Furniture. The terms of sale will
&c made known on the day of sale by
JOHN PERRY.
Shepherds Town, March IS, 1919.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-03-20
Land and Mills for sale.
March IS, 1912

THE subscriber wishes to sell a tract of
L LAND, living 10 the eastern part OF
Hampshire ouny, Virginia, nineteen
miles from Winchester, and on the main
roed from that place by the forks Of Caca
phon To The Western country. 1t is gene.
rail-, knewn bv the name of the R!2omery
Mis- and Shervard's Store. This tract
contains about two hundred acres, (%princi.
p Nv good limestone land about sixty
IF which are cleared. 1t has on it an excel
lint meadow, completely set in grass, with
several acres of mead9w land ready Tor sow
ing, and more that is not yet cleared AL
so a small orchard, Of excellent fruit
There is also on this property a good Mer
chant Min, (the house of stone and forty
feet square, completely prepared for Mer-
chant and Country work with a two story
Dwelling House, and excellent garden a
large stable two stories high, pasture
ground, &c adjoining-H Higher up and on
the same stream is a first, rate S,w. Mill,
(~latelv erected) that will cut an hundred
feet Of plank in an hour if well attended,
Contiguous to it is a good Stone Dwelling
House, two stories high, completely hnlsh
ed, and cellared under the whole. A part
of 1t is well fitted up for a Store and has
been occupied as such for several years -
An extensive and profitable business has
been done in it, and alwal 8 may be by an
industrious man who understands the mer,
camille business, with even a moderate cap
ital. Adjoining is a large two stor, Kiich.
en-, a Barn, and Other ust fut buildings -
There are on this place two Distillery seats
which are not surpassed by any other, in
point OF convenience and every advantage
connected with the DistIll'ng business.
1t NAV justl, be said that this property
combines as many advantages as almost any
other in the state, being on a very public
road and admirably calculated for a stand
for a Tavern, Store or any public business.
1t will be sold very low, or exchanged Cat
a fair vsluation) tor property nearer TO where
the subscriber lives. For terms apply at
his residence, at Prosprct-Hlll, Berkeley
County, Va. ten miles from Martinsburgh,
on the road leading to the above mentioned
property.
- 1t the above property is not sold be.
fore the 18th of April, it will then be rented
WILLIAM WILSON.
Prospect-Hl I'll Feb. 81, 1912. pm.
~ The Editor of the Hagers- Town Ga
zette, and the Editor of the Carlisle Her
aid, will please insert rhe above advertise.
ment in their respective papers until the
18th of April, and transmit their account
TO this Office for payment,
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o sale.
Negro Man,

who has been accustomed to farming and
is we'll acquainted with that business
A Negro Woman,
about the age Of twenty years, and two
Negro Boys,
the one four, the other " years old. both
her children.
RAWLEIGH MORGAN. inn.
March IS, 1912.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-03-20
Dissolution of Partnership.

THE public will please to take notice.
mat the partnership that formerly ex-
ls'eo ms place, under the finn Of Nc
t0ry 1Hclahre, was this day dissolved
o> mutual consent The business Of Plais.
seff"8' &c. will be carried on by them, in
iu,uie' IN their individual capacity-Ih he,
WI DC thankful for any work, in their line
they may DC favouted with.
JOHN MCCARTHY,
JOHN MCINTYRE,
"artlnsourgh, March II, 1919.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-03-20
Public Sale.

WILL be sold at the farm where The
w subscriber now lives, one mile from
Shephetd's-Town, on Monday the %
inst. Hogs, Sheep, Cows, Horses aud
Fatming Utensils. Nine months credi,
will be given on all sums above five dollars
on giving bond and approved security. The
sale will begin at ten O'Clock. and due at
tendance paid by the subscriber.
RAWLEIGH MORGAN, Jun.
March IS, 1912.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-03-20
Election Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given, that an E.
N lection will be held at the Court. House
in Martinsburgh, on the I'd Monday in
April next, for the purpose Of electing two
Fl. persons to represent the County Of berke.
ley, in the next General Assembly OF Vir.
einia.
JANIS STEPHENSON,
SherVy Berkeley County
March 13, 1912.
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c. O "

. Oils for spinning of good Cotton
IN aud well Csrdrd, NAV be had at the
Factory at t hIrt, FIVE cents per pound
] hose who are III arrearages for Cardinp
and Spinning the last season, are requested
to call and pay their respective sums i'm
mvdiately, and obl'ge theirs and the pub.
lies humble servant.
EDW ARD A. GIBBS.
Martinsburgh, March 10, 1879.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-03-20

A LII persons are hereby cautioned against plrchss-
"A ing from my wife Mary, any property belonging
to me, from harbouring or concealing, for her any
thing that is mine. and from dealing with her, IN any
way, on my account, as am determined not 70 Q { !,
countable for any contract she may make after tins
date-she having left my bed and board without any
lust cause. CONRAD CLAYCOMB.
February %. 1919.