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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-03-30

G ALES AT AUCTION. oh Tuesday,
~ 31st inst. rr!H Re Sold, at Public Auction,
two TOBACCO SCREWS and PRESSES at Mr..
Richd Dcny's Rope Walk, to close an admins.
tration account-by
RIcHD. BROOKE. 4uct.
March IS. ids
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-03-30
PRICES CURRENT.
(coRREcTED xg EKLr

To e.sry Jrienc Of Useful knos.ie!se t6roaghou
rhe Stare Of Virginia.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-03-30

Making appropriations for the support OF govern
mcnt for the year one thousand eight hundred
and twelve. .s- ,-.t--
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-04-24
April 10 1919.

List of Letters in this Office, which, if not
redeemed in three months, will be sent
& the General Post- Dice as Dead:
3. John Butt, Johs Beale, Rachel Bow
ere, Teter Barns.
c. Benz. & Jno. Conveys. Mrs. Mary
Can. Miss Ann Clarke, Jesse Curry,
Raphael Conn.
d. John Devericks, Robert Daniel,
Wm. Downing, James Durham, Samuel
Durham.
L. John Elkins.
f. Moses Flemmon.
G. Barnet Gibhart. David Carard, sen.
II. Martin Hogin. Frederick Household.
der, Rev. Jnhn Hutchinson.
K. Jacob Knedler.
L, Robert Lyle, Surveyor.
M. David Moore, care of Mr.. Brien,
Berkeley County, mouth of Autietem
Samuel Moore, Eliehu or Absalom Miller.
N. Rober. Newman, Fanny Nup, A
mos Nichols, jun.
P. Richard pendry, Mary Palmer.
r. Henry Riner, Bryan Rorke, Miss
Randall.
S. VIM. Sprowl, James Sterrett, Cas-.
per Stump, Jacob Seabourn.
7. Henry Taylor.
| v. Isaac Vsnmetre, VIM. & Susan Yer.
mellian.
w. Jesse Wright or George Fosle, wi.
dow Mary Wolf.
WIN. soMMERvILLE. PIX
Martinsburgh, April 10, ls1s.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-04-24
A Great Bargain

M AY be had in a Tract of LAND living
Iva and being in the County of Berkeley
In a cove OF thurd hill mountain, containing
2ss acres, there is on said tract so or 90
acres cleared and now under cultivation, a
considerable number Of fruit trees which
bear Plentltully every season ; a convenieur
dwelling house, with sufficient number of
never failing springs of water, and about
40 acres OF good meadow and, a par, Of
which Is now In excellent timothy. Per.
haps this tract is not excelled by an, in the
county for a stock farm, as there is a never
falling range adjoining it. The terms will
be made easy and the premises shewn by
application to the subscriber.
JAMES LOWRY.
Back-Creek, Berkeley County,)
Virginia, April II, 1912.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-04-24
Take Notice.
April II, 1912.

THE subscriber cautions all persons a.
a. gaiast taking an assignment on a
note of hand given sometime in Nov. 1910
to James Wilson for seventeen dollars. and
which he is determined not to pay unles SIS
compelled by law, in consequence of said
note being obtained from him in an illegal
manner. He is now ready to pay the boud
given to the said Wilson, (and which will
be due the first of MAY next and is deter.
mined not to pay interest on it after that
date.
CHRISTIAN GROUSE.
April II, 1879. 6
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-04-24
AN ODE

COMPOSED FoH THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE
Engine Companies tn Dedhom, A. D. 1912.
what means that shrek OF wild despair,
Which sounds along the midnight arr,
While darkness holds iUs solemn sway,
And mortals dream their cares away
Hark the deeptoned bells proclaim,
Why resound those piercing cries -
Lo! a mother views the flame
From her peaceful dwelling rise,
And grief and wild anguish distract her torn
mind
For the fate other lov'd ones. neglected behind,
See, where the little slumberers lie,
Nor dream Of dangers gathering nigh,
While round their bed the flame extends,
Aud, circling, DER their head ascends!
Frantic notv, the mothers gaze,
Marking where the dangers spread,
Fixes on the madd'ning blaze,
Cracking Ger her infants bed.
The stranger, in sympathy, weeps DER her fate,
And with pity d~eplores what he cannot abate.
All who shall DOW the danger braveP
What pow'rful arm extend TO save?
What guardian angel qssnch the fire,
And bid q parents hope respire?
Borne on wings of swiftest speed,
See the rafting engine fiiesl
Now il gains a scene of dread,
Where the forked flames arise
And, forc'd from its tube, the full stream swift
ascends
Where the fierce raging blaze its mad tri-
unph extends.
Behold the conquered flames retire!
New hopes the mothers breast inspire -;
No more she views their rage return,
And tears of joy with rapture burn.
See, with eager haste she flies,
Ger the scene that Gauge her pain!
See. the throbs of transport rise "a
Now she clasps her babes again.
Thus Heav'n in mercy directs what it gave,
And the Genius of Man il instructed to save.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-04-24
Public Sale.

WILL be sold to the highest bidder for
w cash, on the 2o,h OF June next, be-
fore the door of r. Fulton's tavern in
Charles. Town, one NEGRO WOMAN,
one MICH cow, and a number of va.
liable articles Of Household and Kitchen
Furniture, the same having been conveyed
to the undersigned in trust for the benefit
Of Benjamin Slrother and others.
JOSEPH w. DAVIS.
April II, 1912.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-04-24
RICH SILKS

now opening, consisting OF
Rich Lutestrings,
ditto Levsntines,
ditto Double Florence,
ditto Tafas,
ditto Satin,
Superb sgured Valentines and Plaid Silks,
| ditto Lace Caps, handkerchief and Wells,
Silk Shawls, Handkerchiefs & Silk Velvets,
A selection of Beautiful Ribbons,
Ladies' & gentIemen's Silk Hose & Gloves
Silk Gauze,
Sewing Silks and Twist,
Millinery, Trimmings, &c.
ALS0,
Super6ne Linen Cambrick and Cambriek
Handkerchiefs,
Black, white and coloured Grapes,
Long and short KID Gloves,
Fine white Russia Dowlas,
White and brown Russia Shectiny,.
Ravens Duck and Bed Ticking,
First quality Irish Linens,
ditto Sheeting aud Table Diaper,
Super6ne Cloths and Cassimeres,
Madeira ar,a and other choice WINES,
o Slso GSss sns s 9TH proof SPIRITS,
Fresh TEAS, OF a superior quality,
First quality COFFEE,
New. Orleans SUGAR, and Spinning
COTTON.
He will be regularly receiving and open.
ing Goods Of every description, for ~several
weeks in succession, all which will be sold
very cheap.
JAMES S. LANE.
Corner. Store by the Market House,,
Shepherds Town, March 20, 1912.
~ As usual, he constantly keeps Lea
tier of all kinds for sale, and pays the
highest price for all kinds of Hides, Skins
and Tanners Bark.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-04-24

T~HE subscriber wishes to rent for q
L term of years, his store house on the
main street in Charles Town. Ii is unne-
cessary to describe this property, it being
so generally known. The Lot with the
whole OF the improvements will be sold if
aPpl,ed for before it is rented.
JOHN KENNEDY.
Charles.Town April II, 1912. (tf)
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-04-24
From the Virginia Patriot.

TTUM TIC FEBFlIa FaIEfUN'
knew by the smoke that so gracefully curfd
Above the green elms, that a cottage was near;
And ! said Il there's peace to be found in the world,
A heart that was humble might hope for it here.
1t was noon and on flowers that languish'd around,
In silence reposed the voluptious beei
Every leaf WAS at rest, and l heard not a sound,
But the wood-pecker tapping the hollow beach tree.
And here in this lone little wood, I~exclained.
With u maid who was lovely to soul and to eye,
Who would blush when / praised her and weep
when ! bland,
How blest could live and how calm could l die.
BY the shade of yoA Sumach, whose red berry Dip,
In the gush OF the fountain, how sweet to reclIe,
And 10 know that | sigh'd upon innocent bps,
Which had neVsr been sighed on by any but mine.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-04-24
WELLIN Nv ON ALLs
Msrtinsburgh, April 10, 1919.

THE subscriber respectfully informs the
l. ladies and Gentlemen of Martins
bureh and its vicinity, that he proposes
ppenlngs Dancing School in the house Of
Mr.. Graham, on Wednesday the 18th inst.
hose Ladies and Gentlemen who will ia.
our him viii be pleased to attend. A sub
scIlption is left with MIR. Graham.
A subscription is left with Mr.. Silver, at
Min Greek. for the same purpose-Ihose
who will attend at that place, will be pleas
ed to subscribe their respectful names; as
soon astwelve scholars are subscribed, he
will attend.
JAMES ROBARDET.
Al a. sn. &
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-04-24

~ NE AFfLiC ED.
The Original Family Medicines,
So highly celebrated IN all pats of the u.
States, for ten Years an1 upwards. con,in.
ne to be faithfully prepared, and sold by the
Proprietors, No. 90, Pitt.sneet, Baltimore.
MICHAEL LEE, 81 CO.
BNATIUS O'FEPRALL
Formerly by Levi Price,) Martlnsburgh.
Lees Anti Bilious Pills, for the proven.
ton of Bilious Fevers, &c.
Lees Elixir, for violent Colds, Caughs, &c.
Lees Invaluable Ague and Fewer Drops.
Lees Worm Destroying Lozenges.
lees Itch Ointment, warranted to cure by
one application.
Lees Grand Restorative, for nervous dis.
orders, inward weakness, &c.
Lees Indian Vegetable Specific, for the
Venerial.
Lees Persian Lotion, Tor letters and erup.
tions.
Lees Essence and Extract of Mustard,
for the rheumatism, &c.
Lees Eye Water.
Lees Tooth Ach Drops.
Lees Damask Lip-Salve.
Lees Corn Plaster.
Lees Anodyne Elixir, for the cure of
Head. Aches.
Lees Tooth Powder.
- To detect counter feits, observe each
article has ON the outside wrapper, the sig.
nature Of
MICHAEL LEE, L Co.
- Attic places of sale, may be had gra.
tbs, Pamphlets containing cases of cures,
whose length prevents their being herewith
inserted.
Martinsburgh, Jan. I, 1912.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-04-24
Money Found.

4 SUM of Money was lately found by
"A the subscriber, in Berkeley County.
The owner may have it again; on proving
property, paying the expenses and a
good reward.
JOHN LINDSEY.
April ~, 1912.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-04-24
KliiClnen Attend.
bcihIANJ sa
March Court, 1912.
George Liler, Complainant,

against
Christina Ziler, widow and relict of Peter
Ziler, deed. Jacob Stonsifer and Rebec.
kah his wife, late Rebeckah Zller, Ioha,
Ehzabeth, Mary, and George Ziler,
Children of Daniel Zilcr, decd. who was
one OF the children of Peter Ziler, decd.
Jacob Zller, Peter Zller, Adam Hingle
and Christina his wife, late Christena
Ziier, Defendants, In CHANCERY
TINE defendants Jacob Stonsifer and
l. Rebeckah his wife, late Rebeckah
Zilcr, not having entered their appearance
agreeable TO ar act of Assembly and the
rules OF this Court, and it appearing to the
satisfaction of the Court, that they are not
inhabitants OF this Commonwealth, On mo.
ton OF the Complainant, by his Counsel, il
Is ordered, that the said Defendants. Ia.
cob and RebeckAh Srensifer, do appear
here on ,ae second Monday in Iune next
to answer the bin of the Complainant, and
that a copy of this order be forthwith in.
serted IN the Martinsburgh Gazette tor two
months successfully, and published at the
door ofthe Court-House of said County.
a Copy. Teste,
DAVID HUNTER, che,
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-04-24

THE subscriber respectfully informs his
customers and the public in general,
that he has removed his Tailoring Shop to
a room in the corner honse adjoining the
Printing Office and next door to the Globe
Tavern, where he still continues to carr,
on the above business in the neatest and
most fashionable manner, and with dis.
patch. He returns hrs thanks to his friends
tor the liberal patronage he has received,
and informs them that he has, and contin.
ues to receive, the very latest fashions
from Baltimore
WILLIAM SMALL.
Martin sbureh, April 10, 1919.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-04-24
Berkeley Sulphur Springs
For Sale.

lhe subscribers, 10 behalf of ,henselye,
and the other proprietors of the
Berkeley Sulphur SPRINGS,
sometimes called Minghini's SuD6b,,
Springs, offer for sale that valuable pronr,,u
Besides the advantages which the above
property possesses, as a stand for busines.
during the summer months, it is believed
that a good Ion at that place would at al
seasons be profitable to the proprietor
The tract of Land which comprehends the
Sulphur Springs contains upwards Of 400
acres, lying on the Opeckon.
This property is now in the possession Of
Mr.. M%inghini, whose lease expires in
1913. Any person disposed to purchase.
and DESTROYS of viewing the premises, will
apply to A. S. cambridge, residing near
the Springs.
A.. S, cambridge,
ANN HUNTER,
II. St. G. TUCKER,
For themselves andM.
ethe, bropyiefoys.
Msrtinsburgh, March ~. 1912.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-04-24

PRICES TAVERN
Is kept in a stiL calculated to give general
sstisfaction-Perhaps it is excelled by none
in the valley, as to the articles, BAR,
LODGING and STABLEAGE.
Boarders taken on low TERMS.
Msin-street, Martinsburgh, Va
April 10, 1912. 6w
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-09-01
presume you will give it "a place in your

] presume you will give it place in your
paper.
Ii is untrue that ever wrote letter Sc
parately or Jointly with Judge Spencer, to
the Secretary Of War. respecting General
Armstrong;, and of course no answer can
have been received. But it is true, that a
letter was written by representative in
Congress, to gentleman in this city, who
was absent at the time of its receipt which
letter was opened by friend of his and
shewn to me. Its object was, to ascertain
whether General Armstrong would accept
the Office of Brigadier G eneral in the army
of the u. S. and it contained suggestion.
that in case of his acceptance OF the office,
he would be stationed at New-York, as mi
litary Commander OF that port.
The gentleman who wrote the letter, ma
infested an anxiety to bring about this ar
rangement, and concurred most sincerely
in his wishes to call into service. gentle
man who is every way so well qualified by
his talents and the military knowledge he
has acquired in a long Course of experience
and observation, for the military command
of the great emporium of this state. Mea-
sures were accordingly adopted by me, to
ascertain the fact, whether General Arm
strong would accept such appointment, and
learnt soon afterwards, with great salts
faction, that he would assent to the propo-
sed arrangement, under the expectation,
that the command ofthe city of New York
and its dependencies, would be assigned to
him. t-,. ..s.''.> So.
Immediately communicated the result
ofmy enquiry to the member of Congress
who had written for the informa tion-and
the appointment shortly afterwards took
place. 1t was not, therefore, procured by
the intercession of the Generals friends
here, for that purpose--it was not the result
of state Juggling, or of bargain for sup
pressing any threatened publication. 1t
was dictated alone, by disire of promoting
the public service, and was the spontaneous
act of the executive. tr
| shall refrain from making any further
comment upon the facts here stated, or up
on the article in the Register, other than to
remark that it appears to me perfectly
proper, that the President should make
such disposition in the military command
as he sthinks best adapted to the service,
and thatit is competent to him without de-
graduation to general Bloomfield, to require
his services in field when he has before
displayed his valor, and where it is fondly
anticipated he will reap those laurels
which the justice of our cause, and the skill
and powers Of our patriotic army entitle us
20 expect. And trust that tho dignifed
epithet of HARLEQUIN, will be considered
as inappropriate, in its application to the
general, when he is distinguishing himself
on the plains of Abraham, as it is when u
sed on the present occasion.
ELISHA JENKINS.
August IS, 1912,
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-09-01
LOUISIANA LEGISy6TURE

July 27.-Pursuant to the provisions of
the Constitution, the Senate and House OF
Representatives assembled yesterday in
their respective chambers, when Julien Pow =
dras, Esq. was elected president OF the for
mer and Pierce Derbigny, secretary in
the House, Mr.. ST. Martin was elected
Speaker, and Charles Fremont Decaux,
Clerk.
After committees Of election had been ap-
pointed by the two houses, they came to a
resolution to assemble in joint meeting this
day and count the votes for Governor =
some other business of minor Importance,
relative to the organization Of the respec-
tive houses was then performed and they
adjourned.
ELECTION FOR GOVERNOR.
July cS.-The returns were canvassed in
joint meeting of both houses Of the Legisla-
ture. and it appearing that WILLIAM G..
Z. CLAIBORNE had 275O and Jaques Viii
lere 945, being the two highest candidates
on the list, the meeting Immediately pro.
ceeded according to the Constitution to Sc
lect the Governor, when Mr.. Claiborne had
SO votes and Mr.. Where 6, so the former is
elected Governor ofthis State for the ensu-
ing FOUR years, and will, we presume, take
the oaths tomorrow.
ron the 31st the Governor took the oatns
OF Office, after which he addressed the two
houses. He expressed his thanks to the
people of louisiana and to the Legislature,
for the confidence which they had reposed
in him. lie reminded them of the part
which he had taken in assisting nine years
their progress from colonial dependence to
state sovereignty. lie congratulated them
on the happy event which had made Loui-
slana a member of the great American con
federacy, and secured to her the blessings
Of liberty. laws and safety. lie then re-
minded the Legislature Of the subjects
which would require tleiT .deliberation, in
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-09-01

One regiment Of rifemen, up'rr Lieut..
Col. John Allen the Isl regt. Of infantry
uadcr Lieut.. Col. John NJ. Scot; ard the
5'h regiment OF infantry under .eut. Col.
William Lewis, have marched fsom Ken
tucky to join the noTthw esteIn army, in Cam
ada. This body Of Kentucky Volunteers,
more shAn 1900 slron,a arc u9der ths CT :
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-09-01

Arequisition for 1000 of the quota of the
militia of this state, has been made. by ma
jor general Dearborne the Governor of
this commonwealth has directed the issue
of the necessary orders for this detachment.
1t is supposed that this detachment will
move from the western cuonties. on account
OF the time and expense that will be saved
in their movement, and the greater fitness
of the militia in that quarter for the duties
OF their destination. aurora.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-09-01

The schooner Industry, arrived at tbis
port prize to the priyateer Bcnjamiz
Fr7Rttfa, Captured to prevent infoi1na ton
being given to the enemy of the Franklin
bciGg on the British coast) being ascertained
to be the property OK Il widow and her chill
dren; the owners Of The piiva;eer, together
with the Captain and crew, have determine
cd 20 restore vessel aud cargo to the unfor--
tunate family, and TO solicit from govern
ment permission to sell the cargo, consisting
Of l52 barrels fish, in this city. If the per-
mission thus desired should be granted, is
will convert this expected loss into a con-
siderable gain, e relieve the wants of the.
INDECENT & industrious owners.
We were prcsentedvesterday with a daus
teal novelty in the arrival Of q soHuoner az
this pore from Wilmington n. G.. of'only J
tons burshen, anG carrying fourteen men.
Afer. -ddv.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-09-01
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS

The u. s..
The public and private armed vessels of
the United States are MOTTO interrupt any
vessels belonging to citizens of the United
States coming from British ports to the U.
States, laden with British merchandise In
consequence of the alleged repeal of the
British Orders in Council; but are, on the
contrary, to give aid and assistance to the
same, in order that such vessels and their
cargoes may be dealt with on their. arrival
as may be decided by the competent sutho-
rites.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-09-01

GHARL EsToN, Aug. 25.-We learn by gentle.
nan, arrived in the last stage from Savannah thai
large British brig arrived at that place just before
he left it, aprize to Baltimore privateer--she was
from Jamaica bound to England, with a cargo oil
rum and sugar, valued at 100000.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-09-01

By an arrival at n. London, we have
received several letters from England--of
which the following are extracts. III.
"Juiy2. 1912.
have just been informed that the pro-
visional repeal of the orders in council is
not a S agreeable TO the ministry as its ma
ture would lead to suppose it is an expe-
dent to which they submit with reluctance.
and whenever they have filed America with
British goods, cleared the Country OF its pre-
sent stock, aud put down the turbulent ma.
nufacturers, the orders will be revived my
informant has good opportunities, but nope
nc is uGsiniOrmcd.
The ovcrstock Of goods in this country,
is in tho opinion ut hundreds, owing to the
immense quantity Of labor-saving machine
ny in every branch; they now weave linen,
cotton and woo!!cn goods by water machine.
~, and though the patentce sells his right
very high, numbers have purchased, and
mary are erected. The effect Of such an
opinion is the desperate conduct of the la
boring manufacturers the ministers set the
idea going, 90 couGtcfact the clamors of
those VINO were sor tae freedom OF Ameri-
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-09-01

BosToN, Aug. 21.-Yesterday about 100
~. States troops, Artillery and Infantry
marched through town on their way to Pitts
field q Albany, under the command Of Col.
FUTILE. they were followed by hand
some train OF military appendages, consis-
ting OF gun carriages, ammunition Wagons,
2Sc.
E1tract ofG letter from HaHfar, dated
august IL.
" BY the last packet to New York, J I'M
Fderstand our Governor wrote to your Sec
rotary Of State, acquainting him that a
schooner, going with supplies for the alto
gether humane establishment at the Sable
Island, hadbeen taken by an American pri-
vateer, and that if such AN occurrence :
gain took place he should be under the ne.
cesslty of Withdrawing an establishment as
useful to America as to England.
The establishment annually costs this
province $500. Since it was formed many
vessels have been wrecked there, but (whai
seldom occurred before) many lives have
been saved, and much property. A light
house is erected, and clothing, and all the
articles necessary to support litc, arc plac
ed there for the accom- nodation and com
fort Of unfortunate seamen The last year
several american vessels were wreckel OF
the island, and their crews saved, ard well
taken care Of. 1t would be cause Of great