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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-09-10

II is very curious, that the Columbian, of
New York, and the Wing, of Baltimore,
should attempt to palliate Gen. Hubs cow
ardice, or treachery, when not a single au-
thenuc article OF information received from
the northwest eXonerates him from blanc
and general indignation. We think we can
see IN this effort to pallia.e, little more than
meets the eye or carve think there is a
Hftte ClntoniaHiSn in IL. We recoIlcct very
web, that Ge1 HuU was commonly reputed.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-09-10

September, I.
Departed this life, on Friday last, the 2Sth
nlt Captain CKRIsroPHER GADsDEN, of
the U. 5. brig Vixen universally regretted
by all who knew HMM the Sad year of
his age.
His form was ofthe manifest beauty,
His heart was kind and soft
Faithful below he did his duty,
And now he's gone aloft."
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-09-10

schr. was Killed, and two men on b5ard that
vessel wounded; there were three men
wounded on board the ship but the priva-
tecr had not one other men killed or wound
ed. The ship was from Point Pere, Qua
daioupe) bound to London, with a valuable
o',rgo of Sugars. COTE, Molasses, Castor Oil
and Cottns The schr. was from Antigua,
bound TO Liverpool, with cargo of Molas-
ses The schr. came in last evening in com
pany with the Eagle but the ship drawing
between IS and l9 feet water, will be obi
ged to tighten some before she can cross our
bar; or perhaps she may proceed to ano-
Their port. The Prisoners are on board the
privateer and prize schnoner-,nost of the
privateer's crew are on board the prize ship,
off the bar--Two days since, on souudings
spoke schr. 10 weeks from Rio Janeiro,
bound to New York.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-09-10
SHOCKING EXPLOSION,

Yesterday afternoon between the hours of
two and three O'Clock, the valuable Powder
Mills, with several oSher bindings within
the same enclosure, situated about two mics
from this city, belonging to MeSsrs. Brown,
rage and Burr, were, by some fatal acci
dent yet unknown, lnStantaneously blown I'd
BY this sad catastrophe twelve persons, five
white and seven black men, nearly all that
were employ ed ab-u the place, lost their
lives. There were three distinct shocks
which succeeded each other at intervals of
about one second, and which shook th,.
buildings in this city and neighbourhood
mure violently than any of the late. earth
quakes. We visited the place soon after
the fatal accident happened, and never in
the whole course OF our lives witnessed such
scene. Not a single piece Of timber be-
longing to either of the buildings, that we
could perceive, was left in its original posi-
ton to mark where the houses had stood
large trees were torn up by the roots and,
indeed, every thing within the clrcumter
ence OF so or 90 yards of the terrible cxplo-
sion, was shattered INTO small fragments
and scattered in various directions, to the
distance ut from two to three hundred yards
the bodies of some of the unfortunate VIC
TINS were found ut considerable distances
lrOHl lIiC pIdCS out most OI them III a much
more perfect state than could have been ex-
Pected.
The pecuniary loss to Mcssrs. b p. & b.
in Powder, materials, sc. must be very con-
siderable: But this is trifling when compar-
ed with the valuable lives that have been
lost. Oh! that we could speak comfort to
the poor widows and orphans who are left
to bemoaa the SAD destiny of their nearest
and dearest relatives
The several committees appointed by the
general meeting at the Capitol on Saturday
for soliciting subscriptions from the citizens
of this place, for the benefit of such persons
and their families, as have been or may
hereafter be called into service from this
state, met this morning preparatory to max
ing their report to the general meeting this
afternoon. In this city alone, exclusive oil
Manchester, .fUe Mou8aHd't7Uo hundred asao
eighty-tzUo dollars, have already been sub.
scribed.-A considerable additional sum NAV
be expected, as a number of our wealthy in.
habltants are at present absent from the
city.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-09-10

Notwithstanding the federal prints insist
that Mr.. Madison has sold his Country to
France, we do not hear that a single federal
list at Washington (and they swarm there)
has resigned his post on that account. One
would think, if Mr.. Madison had really turn.
ed traitor, that such nicely honorable men
as the federalists are, would hardly continue
to serve under him, and thei sby connive at
the treason.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-09-10

Mr.. Gusts must, on the first of September,
have thought he was addressing a congrega-
ton of Jews. "Why (sald he) are the fede-
ralists fersecHfed racer Must they seek
a new Moses to lead them out of a new
Egypt" &c. The Moses they want, is not
such an one as can divide red sea, but SUCH
an one as can mdke red sea. Witness the
blood, shed by the rioters in Charlcs-street.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-09-10
Richmond, Sept. sth, 1912.

a. We feel great pleasure in being a
Die to- lay before our readers the following
'iiicial account of the capture 4 the British
trga e Guerriere.-rhe success If this Hull
will, IN a measure, make up for the failure
Ut the ofher.-We think his meritoripis con-
duct entities him to be distinguished by
different name from the man who has prov
ed a disgrace to the Country-and while
the one IS known as HuH, the other should
be called the Kernel
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-09-10
To the Editor qftLe Arsas.

Since the news has arrived here Of the u.
s ifiga;e co9g'gHti97 having DESTROYED his Bri,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-09-10

Rhetorical Figure. Mr.. Gusts, enQuiring
who the Charles street rioters are, asks
We're thar shoes get ne7u, since they and
ed on our shoresf" The only figure that we
just now recoilect to equal this, is ohlt of a
celebrated irish gentleman, who, in his de
fence, said to the Judge stuc, Lamtrey
up to de gin his Bread Basket, my iord.'-
Surely Mr.. Gusts has "spoed MS breeding
at Mount Vernon"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-09-10

, The British are commonly so dea9pai-
mated.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-09-10

Tie Hon. Paul Hamilton, SIC.
[1J" Here .toy0zys the Hst Of kHle2 and
7vounded on both sides, gphoSc nau,s shuU
be- !giUen in our HeEt.-Tbe Consfiuff2n hQd
8eUen kiLted md SeVeu 7vpuHded-fhe CUR
riere, Is killed, g. ssoundcd and Il MISSING. !
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-09-10

The Federal Republican is quite angry
with the President Tor not ordering out the
militia to attend the farce at CT GEORGETOWN
Mr. Wagner ought to consider, that Mr.. Ma
olson could not interfere between the civil
authority of Maryland and the Charles-street
rioters, who, in common with Mumma and
others of the mob, nave been presented by a
grand jury for Mansla7tgAter.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-09-10

ta1ric lfJcs'y n+Sa'e 5asr-'-t, l-.s heard
man" m'sf,prcs ntati,a' up, ct'ns ihc force os
said vessel Az this opport;ii.,y through ina
medium ofyour truly patriotic papcr, 10 give
tae citizens OF Richmonl u little in ofrnatio1
concerning her. She rates IS gun fi-igste, "u.
mounts IS guns, viz. 80 long 10 pound RS
On her main deck, Ii 50 caronades, en- her
quarterback, and long ~, on her forecas;ie,
and carries 296 men, including officers You
may rely on this being true statement, a,
II at the rns'ortune TO be weeks on board OF
her last January.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-09-10

Mr.. Gusts, it appears lent Washington's
tent tn the Charles-strcet rioters TO concert
their schemes in. This is the first time, we
presume, that The tent of the iliustrous ia
Their OF his country has been prostituted to
the councils of the enemies or .9aerica,,
rights.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-08-21
LAND for Sale.

THE subscribers offer for sale a very
i valuable tract of Limestone LAND,
belonging to the heirs of Jacob Folck, decd.
lying at the read of Dry Run, about four
miles from Martinsburgh, on the rosdlead
ing from Martinsburgh to Parks Gap aud
from Boyd's Ferry to Winchester, contain
ing i62 and a half acres, about 100 acres Of
which is cleared, the balance in good tim.
Der, some meadow, all of which IS in high
state OF cultivation very good apple or
chard. The improvements are Stone
Dwelling House, two stories high, Barn
and Stables.
The above land will be offered at public
sale, if not sold before the goth of October.
JACOB SMALL ~.
PETER REEL.
August ri, 1919.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-08-21
A Merchant MILL
to be rented.

THE subscriber wishes to rent, for one or
more years, to person well acquainted
with the Milling business, and possessed
of capital sufficient to carry it on extensive.
ly, Merchant Mill, situated near the
mouth of Goose-creek, in the county of
Loudoun. This Mill possesses every adj
vantage of situation and is in excellent or
der. 1t is distant only thirty. four miles
from Alexandria and George Town, in the
district of Columbia. Immediate possess
sion will be given. Further particulars
may be learned, by inquiriug Of John II.
Cooke, in Martinsburgn, or of the SUBJ
scriber.
STEPHEN COOKE.
Esten, near Leesburgh,
August %, 1912. If.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-08-21
Il axe Notice.

A LII persons are hereby cautioned a.
"A gainst hunting, fishing, throwing down
the fences. carrying off apples. passing
through the fields, or any of the enclosures,
cutting down and hauling off the timber, or
trespassing in any manner on my farm on
Opeckon, as prosecutions will positively be
commenced against all offenders from the
date hereof.
JOSEPH GORRELL.
August 81, 1912.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-08-21
BerryviHe Races.

WILL be run for over the Berryviilc
w course on Wednesday the 18th day
OF September next, subscription purse the
precise sum NOT yet known, but will not be
less than Eighty Dollars the first day, and
not less than Sixty Dollars the second day,
and the third day the entrance money-Thc
distance will be three rounds the first day,
and two rounds the second and third DAYS.
The weight for an aged horse will be i26lb
for six year old 100 10. Ave year old 1i2lb
four year old iOOlb. three year old feather,
and all horses on the third day will carry =
catch. Judges will be appointed 10 settle
disputes-Ihe money will be at ID post.
JESSIE BROWN, Te1s.
August 81, 1912.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-08-21
O. Caution.

WHEREAS sundry persons passing
w through my farm under the pretence
OF fishing, towing, hunting, &c. have
thrown down my fences and done many o.
Their damages to my great loss and injury,
this is therefore to forwafn all persons what
soever from committing the like offences as
they will positively be prosecuted as the
law directs.
ROBERT COcKBURN.
August 81, 1912.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-08-21
FROM THE wAsHIEGToNIAN.
NOTICE.

NOTICE. meeting of the freeholders
of the county of Loudoun will be held at the
ourt-house, in the town of Leesburg, at IL
o'clock, on Saturday the 22d of August, in
order to appoint two or more deputies to meet
at Staunton, in the county of Augusta, on
Monday the Rlst of September next, such
other deputies from other counties in this
Commonwealth, as may be chosen, for the
purpose of recommending to the freeholders
of Virginia, twenty five tit and suitable cha
racters to serve as Electors for this state, in
the approaching election of President and
Vice President of the U. States.
FELLOW CITIZENS OF THE COUNTY
OF L0UDOUN,
The change which our laws have made IN
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-08-21
NEW. ORLEANS, July 10.

General Wilkinson arrived IN this city
Yesterday morning. He was escotted in
to town by captain Duncan's troop of horse,
and was received with salute from the
guns of fort St. Charles. The salute of the
fort was returned by the brig Enterprise,
in which the general took his passage from
Washington.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-08-21

ten of them were taken 90 board the ptiva.
reer, aud the other two, with passenger
remained on board the prize. The lady
Sherbrooke is a beautiful vessel of $50
tons, coppered to light water mark, and
carries four guns, Founders. She is
French built. This is the first prize that
has been brought in here since the war.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-08-21


Blankets, Flannels, Baizes,
Coatings, Cloths, CASH
meres, Velvets, Cords, Vest
ings, Black Bumbazettes,
Women's fine Cotton Hose,
Mems ditto, Cambrick Mus
Inns, Callicoes, Leno and
FancyMuslins, 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, 1812-08-21

very much shattered, but los, none OF her
men. The Colibri had one man killed
and or wounded.
The beautiful privateer brig Curlsw, OF
Boston, is also captured and sent into
Halifax. The Curlew was out only 6 days,
when she fell in with the British frigate A
casta, in thick fog, and was taken with.
out the loss of man. The Acasta was d.
rect from Lisbon for Halifax, and had not
heard of the war.
Capt. w. further states, that the Acas.
ia frigate, sailed from Halifax in compa-
ny with the Packet, on cruize after the
u. S. frigate Essex, off Bermuda, where
it was said at Halifax, the Essex was
cruizing.
The Ring Dove big of war, also sailed
in co. on cruixe.
Left at Halifax, the Colibri brig, the
only vessel of war there.
The u. States brig of War, Nautilus,
was going in as the packet came out.
We further learn by the Packet, that
there was between 8 and 400 American
prisoners in the Halifax Prisons, who were
treated in very humane manner.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-08-21
STE 8a3ette.
Wartinsburgh, august 81.

The report ofthe Mayor and Council Of
baltimore, concerning the late riots IN that
City, scW be found IN the first page Of our
paper, NTH the exception Of some private
letters from the friends Of Mr.. Hanson,
achich go to proue, uhat has neuer been de
MED, that the efence Of Mr. Hansom's life
and property, against the threatened uio-
tence Of the Baltimore mob, aoas premedi-
tated and systematically arranged-1his
report as pronounced in the Federal Repub-
tcon, to be g a tissue O. misrepresentation,
Of 1asehood and peroersionp-We shall
publish IN our qent detailed account of
this diaboticaI outrage, care fully collected
from some of the sufferers and from eye
witnesses, published under the solemnity
of oath.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-08-21
NEW LONDON, Aug. S.

Arrived brig Gustavia, Owens, master,
from St. Bartholomews left there 18th
July. Areport reached there from Cuada.
loupe, by Capt. English, which was cre-
dited, that about the 9Th of July an insur-
rection of all the military (Which com.
menced with the white soldiers) took place
at Guadaloupe, in consequence OF a scarcity
of bread. The troops had taken possession
of all the flour the result unknown. Flour
S 20 per barrel taken by government and not
allowed to be exported.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-08-21

THE subscriber wishes to employ
Journeyman Blacksmith.
A man of sober, honest, asd industrious
habits will receive good wages and constant
smploy--None other need apply.
ABEL DUNHAM.
Hardscrahble, Aug. 81, 1912.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-08-21
The Members of the First
Martinsburgh Artillerists

Are requested to meet at Mr.. Prices Ia
vern, tomorrow evening at 3 o'clock, on
business of importance.-A punctual at
tendance is requested.
Aug 81, 1912.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-08-21

In copying the fast day proclaimed by the
President, zoe Inadvertently committed an
error, in stating Tuesday to be the day in
stead of Thursday the Goth inst. This err
ror escaped our observation until too late
to correct it,
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-08-21

sheet anchor of Republic. The instant we
1y from that rule, we. are at sea, left to the
mercy of the passions or caprice of indivi-
duals
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-08-21

Mr.. Barclay the messenger, who was bearer
of the dispatches in the Cleaner, left Wash
ington on Sunday morning for N. York. 1t is
believed he brought an official account of the
revocation of the Orders in Council, and that
it has been communicated to our government
What effect it may have time will disclose.
[Aler. Gaz
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-08-21

Richmond, (Va.) august 4.
On Saturday was laid on the scite of the
late Richmond Theatre, under the direction
of Robert Mills, Esq architect, the corner
stone of the Monumental Church about to be
erected in commemoration of those who pc
rished on the same spot ON the Goth of De-
cember last
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-08-21

We understand his excellency
Girls void, has summoned the g,
sembly of Connecticut to meet
Haven, on Tuesday, the 25th day
gust inst.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-08-21

About 1900 men of the U. States army.
which have been employed in the forts in the
neighborhood of this city, yesterday embark
ed on board several vessels, and sailed for the
head quarters at Albany-[N. York Gaz.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-08-21

His Excellency the Governor of South
Carolina has summoned meeting of the
Legislature of that state, at Columbia on
fha 0nth ,oet
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-10-16

The following, if not taken up in three
months hence will go as dead letters to
the General Post Office.
A. John Abbott.
b. Mr.. Broshie, BENJAMIN Bell, Allen
Burton, Rebeccah Brown, Middle Town !;
John Barber, James Bell.
c. Edward Cruden, George Couchman,
Conrad Clacomb, John Golfer, Richard
Coale, Hugh Cunningham.
ID. Samuel Daughterty, James K. Da.
Wis.
r. Azel Fletcher, Abraham Folk, ia.
cob Frantz.
g. John Grove, William Goldman, sen.
John Gosset, Isaac Griffith.
H.. Daniel Hayes, John Haky, Robert
Hastings.
Doctor Thomas w. Johnson, Sui
Phur Springs.
l." Mrs. Mary Leeky, Alexander Lee
men, Ramsay Lickens.
~. John Marley, Simon s. Martha
Moon, John Minnick, Alexander Miller,
Zachsriah Miller.
n. William Newton, Sulphur Springs.
o. Christian Orndora, Peter Oller.
L. ko5srt Paul, Hugh Paul.
X. George Ransburg, Miss Sarah Riner,
Michael Roney.
S. Stephen Sullivan, care of VIM. MY.
ere, Adam Shaker, Buckles Town; iona
than Seaman, John Summers, Stephen
S%ullweIl, Mariah Saunders, William
Shields, Josiah Saurman, Peter Sagate,
John Share.
L. James Thompson, Eli Thompson,
Bennett Thompson, David Thatcher,
William Tsbler, John Timmonds.
V. William Veach, Winefred Vale,
Abraham Vanorsdal.
w. Ehiah Wealls, Samuel Winning,
George Wilson, Esq. Zekeel Wright,
BAChefive Warrior, James Whitelock.
WIN. SOMMERVILLE, P. NJ.
Msrtinsburgh, Oet. 9, 1912.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-10-16
r Notice.

\ PETITION will be presented to the
"A next General Assembly of Virginia,
praying that the unimproved part of the
town of Martinsburgh in Berkeley County,
situate southwark of Stephen, and west
ward of German streets, may be taken off
from said town, and the property in the
land re.vested 10 the devisees of the late
Gen. Adam Stephen, deceased, and those
claiming under them that that part of the
said street called German, lying at the west
ward end of the Episcopal Church in said
town, be added to the Church-yard to be
enclosed therewith-and that further time
be given to the owners of lots in the said
town to build thereon.
September Is, 1912.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-10-16
LIND for sale.

THE subscribers offer for sale a very
l. valuable tract of Limestone LAND,
belonging to the heirs of Jacob Folck, decd.
lying at the head of Dry Run, about four
miles from Martinsburgh, on the road lead
ing from Martinsburgh to Parks Gap and
from Boyd's Ferry to Winchester, contain.
ing i62 and half acres, about 100 acres OF
which is cleared, the balance in good tim
Der, some meadow, all of which IS in a high
state of cultivation /; a very good apple or
chard. The Improvements are a Stone
Dwelling House, two stories high, Barn
and Stables.
The above land will be offered at public
sale, if not sold before the goth OF October.
JACOB SMALL Fx,rs
PETER REEL.
August 81, 1912.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-10-16

Msssrs. Tosesh Thoruburgh, TOhn Skin.
nsr Holster and Robert Miller,
WOU will please take notice, that on Sa'
L turday the 18th OF November next,
] shall a The house in which Mr.. Peter
llenseeker now resides. in the County OF
Jraerson, add State Of Virginia, take the
saiasvi, Of the said Peter Heosecker, rela-
1--WE 70 a certain matter OF controversy now
depending ard undetermined in the district
shsnc,ry court Of ViFgiaia. holden at VIM
chester, in which l am complainant and YOU
are defendsuiss which affidavit shall otter
in evidence Al the hearing OF the said suit.
WILLLAA b. KING.
October 9, 1912. (eti+shN.)
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-10-16
Marhnsburg'h Races.

WILL be run for at Martinsburgh, on Wed
nesday the 2oth of October, a purse of eighty
dollars, and on Thursday the 29th, a hand
some sweepstake-on Friday a purse of
fifty dollars-each horse to carry weight a
greeably to the rules of racing-entrance one
shilling in the pound, and four horses to start
each day, or no race-each horse to be en-
tered on the evening preceding the race, or
double at the post. The distance to be run
the first day, four miles to the heat-the Sc
cond day two miles to the heat-the third day
three miles to the heat.
THOMAS TABB.
September Is, 1912.