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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-04-15
CHARLESTON. Ann;l &

we yesterday stated that we had good
reason to believe, that FIVE of our renr..
ssentatives tn the 18th Congress had vacated
tneir seats by not having been commissioned
within the time limited by law.-Comm;s
Stems, we understand from good auth ,ritv
were ordered by his late excellency eover
nor Middleton TO be made cut. on the NH
OF Dece nber last, for the following ecnr,e.
men, liz: eN"'
David Il. Evans, for the rni,ed district
OF Fairfield. Newberry and Laurens.
WaLiam L,wndes, for the united d;str;c,.
4 Collector and Beaufort, inclrdinp ST Jobns
Colle,on and st. Anarews.
Langdon 0ercs.afor the Charleston die
trct, exclusive OF st. Uhns Collector and g.
Antlrews. ' 90
Elias Earle, for the united districts If pen
d!eton and Groenvilie.
John c. Calhoun, for the united district. IF
Edseheid and Abbeyilie.
commissions were accordingly made IN,
am signed by him /; but not having BEEN an.
piieh for by the gentlemen in whose names
they were, during the administration of po.
vernon middleton. at his going out of Office
you'd Ut course 'cmain, with The other exrc-
u'iVe business OF the state, to be turned over
!" niS successor, COVE nor Aston.
'S'S'ahu iuTtntr, mat reCently m o.
OF the gentlemen applied to the secretary IS
Safe Tor his commission, and it was refused
application not having been made within
the time prescribed by law.
1t will be recollected that the ,,s,
otCongress commenced month carrier than
usual and that al! the gentlemen with he
exception of Mr.. Erans, who wa. elected
Tor the first time.) who are thus fenr;yeG
OF their commissions, were attending to tbe,r
duty IN that body, and were too much taken
up with the great national Concerns of their
country to think any thing about their com
missions to the next Congress, which they
probably supposed (if they thought of them
at AID would be senf 10 then, OIL their re ..
lection
The gentlemen who have been Commits
stoned are as follows, and not as stated in
our last, vizfsMr Gaillard, senator; Mess.
Gourdine, Farrow, Kershaw AND Chappen.
representatives. 80"
olnce waiiing the above we learn, that Mr..
CHEYEs' commission was fcrnally demand
ed at the Department of State, and refused
by order of the Governor.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-04-15
CO1'ICE.

cOTICE.
IN pursuance OF the Acts Of the lest sess;on or
the General Assembly, entitled An Act. i'm
posing taxes for the support of Government ~
anu anu -" An Act to amend the several Acts Of Assem-
oy, prescribing the mode Of ascertainipg In. taxo
BILE property within the Commonwealth snd NJ
collecting the public revenue" STAMPS viii he
prepared by the Goth OF this month"; aud kent ar
tne Onlce Of the subscriber, over the Counting
Room Of Mr.John Woofa on the main ,Irsc, -
f''ssihmond, agrNeahle Ode following table
-, For each not ~ III Made payable or ne,oti,.
ylo' OF winch 23be tFl or negotiated, at either Of
.'e Puollc Jazz tl<aItsinia, Of he Branches
e"ereoi (excsPt eiipt13k or bills drawn upon and
pay aoe by such bar ~ ID within sixty DAYS from
the date Of such mott o. bill
IL above $50 aud "a Exceeding 300 Cts.
Above 100 anu not Exceeding 500 10 q
Above 500 and not exceeding 1000 90
ana Tor every $1,000, above one thousand
twenty i've cents additional
for each note or Ill made payable or negotiable,
or which may be psA or negotiated as aforessiJ'
not fe within Q. At 80 t7Ts from its d te.
ABOVE DO @d ~ exceeding BOO 10 Cts.
n0o'e IUO aud not exceeding 500 Is
1aDo'e sOO and not exceeding 1000 so
Above 1000 aud not exceeding 900 *
Above 90 o nnd not exceeding sO0o 100
Above 81 90 and not exceeding 4OOO I0-
Above 1000 and not exceeding 1000 "a
And or every $1,000, above 6ys than,
twenty-five cents additional
Paper or Blank Notes sent 10 be slammed -
oe HeSoHp tnIed by memorandum Of ia. ,,,,,'
required Of the several stamps "''"'e'
NIB Pape. and BIN:A Notes ready ,,.r,,,.d
wall 1e by keptNAnAF Olise. '"''''''
mo-. Y. HOWARD.
4,.a,s .STAMv MAsrss
tUt.n
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-04-15

Russf1 trinmfhGnt, at the head of an
armed neutrality and northern confedcracy.
would have been the summit of every no.
nest Americans hopes and wishes. But
Britain interposed her mandate, declared
that no independent neutrality should exist,
and BY fire and sword dissolved the right
eous and magnanimous association. Whipt
into conformity and submission to the com
mercial policy of Britain, the northern
powers OF Europe are now hailed as exam
Piles OF patriotism, and Russia toasted as the
model OF consistency and national honor
Is not the hand Of England in this thinef
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-04-15

pieces; great number Of shot tiroue..
our sans, aud several between wind and
water (Which caused our vessel to ieah)
ana a number in our hull. In this situation
we began to make sail from him; got the
iore sheet ait, and the jib and top gallant
san ON her, and by the assistance of our
sweeps we soon got out of gun shot of her.
turing the time we were getting away from
ner' she Kept we'll directed fire for our
toremastand fore gait, but without effect
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-04-15
From the Columbian.
SHOCKING ACCIDENT

Yesterday George Winship, aged l4years
son of Thomas Wimship, of this city, was
bi ought up from the fort at Sand, Hook
where he had been shot by Thomas Johnson.
n companion of about the same age. John
son was exercising with n,n.ket, and Win.
ship giving the command /; and when they
came to the motion Johnson presented his
piece at Winship. not knowing it was loaded.
at the word given by Winship to fire, dis.
charged its contents. consisting of charge
of duck shot, into his head, when he dropped
and died in few minutes. The piece had
been loaded by some person who had been
fnwling and carelessly left in that condition,
when the boys took it to exercise. The CO
roner's inquest brought in verdict acct.
dental death.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-04-15

n neso .1icrander The great was manufac-
tured by the Boston tories for their British
festival on the 26ih ult Whether he is ex-
pected to equal the first Alexander, in Jus
tee, moderation, temperance, and the chris
tian virtues, they do not say. All excellence
with them, is combined III The defeat of Bri-
tain's enemies.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-04-15

At the Anglo Russian celebration by the
Boston tories, the first American guest was
Timothy Pickering. This was natural e.
noush in The old defender of the "fasr an.
chored isle in this country. The clergy
also, the OSgoods and Parishes of Boston, at
tended to testify their devotion to "the bull
wark OF their religion, and hostility to the
government OF their own country. Their
Grip ure quotati MS remind us of the say
ing that she d. can quote scripture, and
rest 1t TO his purpose" See also Mr.. o
Jis's speech on the occasion, in proof.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-04-15

"thc brave
Love mercy, and delight to save :"
.Mesy York, March 27.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-04-15

ri, & RALEIGH, April y.
lhe Orange Presbytery met in the STATE
House in the city on Thursday last, agree
a>'y to appointment. Divine service was
performed three times Every day during
their SESSION. to crowdesf audiences. Which,
concneed on Sunday. on which day the sa.
Srament was administered Several excel.
zen. Discourses were de Geexed. One pro-
nounced by the Rev. Jos! fCahweI, on the
important duties OF ChH>tjah Minister, a.
the request of The Presbytery, will be printe
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-02-19
LAND TO LEASE.

THE subscriber will lease for a term
l. of years, attract of aboutl5oO acres
of LAND, on Bofaloe Greek, Monon-
gala County, Virginia ; a great proper
ton of this tract lays on the fork of the
creek, about ten miles from it's junction
with the Monopgalia River, aud about
three hundred acres of the first rate bot.
tom. There are several mills in the
ueighbourhood Of this land, and a public
road running entirely through it. 1t is
situated ina FAC grazing country, and
nearly as convenient to market as the
south branch grazing farms, and by ju.
dicious management may be rendered Of
great value. The terms will be easy
For further particulars apply to the sub
scrioer living 10 Shepherds Town. JEFF;
ferson County, Virginia.
JAMES BROWN.
February IL, 1918.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-02-19
NOTICE.

4 Ii persons indebted to the subscri.
IL hsrs either l hon5, ac.@ or hock
account, are earnestly requested to settle
the same before the first day of April
next, as longer indulgence cannot be Civ.
en-. Also, all persons having any claim
or claims against me, in any shape, eli
ther on my " account, or az executor
or admlnistrator to any of the estates that
| have been so appointed, are also re.
quested TO bring forward their
properly authenticated, before the said
first day of April next, or otherwise this
notice may be plead 10 bar.
JOHN GRAY.
Berkeley County, Feb. IL, 1918.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-02-19
Whole No. 10.

escape there were, however bat few
the snow was so deep that the fugitives
were entirely exhausted in running a few
miles those that did get OF effected it by
turning down to the lake and secreting
themselves. Ibelieve there were not more
than 40 or SO that got a rniie from the
scene Of action, and the greater part of
them were oveftaken.
Never were the affairs Of any army in q
more prosperous situation than ours before
the unfortunate step Of marching the de-
tachment to the river Raisin ; il was made
not only without my authority from me
but in opposition to my views, Every thing
in my power was, however done to pre-
vent any disaster, and reinforcements were
pushed on with IS much rsvidity as possi.
bic Major Cotgrose's battalion, the first
in the army vas within four miles of the
scene of action, when he heard of the de-
feat, and 500 regular troops were also "a
their way. ! remained at the Rapids with
one regiment only. In justice to Gen
Winchester, Unjust observe, that | have.
understood, that the measure marching
the detachment to the river Raising was
forced upon him by his oficers ; but what
ever may HaNc uccu inc CAUSE, 6nu hOWev-
er great the calamity, both as il regards
tho patton and individuals, it is certainly
not irreparablc. BY the unanimous advice
of the general and field officers, 1 took this
position yesterday, for the purpose Of fore
ing q speedy junction with the troops in the
rear, and TO cover the very valuable convoy
of artillery and stores that are coming from
Upper Sandusky.
Unless the weather is very unfavorable,
shall be at the Rapids again in 4 or S
days, and shall certainly give the enemy
an opportunity Of measuring their strength
with US in another contest. For myself I
feel no doubt as to the result, and il | can
judge of the disposition of the troops, from
the manner in which they received an ad.
dress from me yesterday, a desire of ayeng,
ing their lost companisns and retrieving
their country's disgrace is the predominant
passion that occupies their minds.
know not what proportion the prison.
ers Of Gen, Winchester's late troops bear
to the killed ; some of tho French who
have come in report the latter at 500 and
others at 500. The detachment amounted
to near one thousand.
am with much regard, dear sir,
Your humble servant,
WILLIAM II. HARRISON.
His Erceltency Governor Msigs.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-02-19
Public Sale.

VIII be sold, at public sale, on Wednes.
day the Gath Of March nert, at The
DweAing Of the subscriber, near Mr.,
BiAmyers' Mn, JeSe,s0n County,
A variety of Household
Furniture, Cows aud Calves. a Horse.
Sheep, Hogs, Wagon and Ploughs,
Straw and Hay, Turkeys, Geese, Ducks,
Chickens, &c.
Terms of sale--for all purchases I'm.
der two dollars, cash ; aud for all above
that sum, credit will be given till the
18th August, the purchaser giving note,
Gearing interest from the date) with ap
proved security.
PETER STALFY. i.
February %, 1918. Avs
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-02-19
STILL LATER.

IHstefC0tHe, REQ. oth.
Last evening Ga express arrived in town
from Gen Harrison. We publish extracts
of two letters written by him to Gov. Neigs.
It is with pride, we state, that, though
verpowered by numbers-yet, the brave
Kentuckians have done their duty. Gen.
Harrison, and the army under him, are
in good health and spirits
Extracts Of letters from Gen. Harrison
to Gocsrnor Msigs, dated
Head Quarters, Portage rirer.
January 3oth, 1919.
A Frenchnan arrived here this even
ing, by way Of Lower ~Sandusky, from the
river Raisin-which place be LEFT on the
23d. lie says that there must have been
six hundred of our troops taken prisoners-
that the greater part Of our men fought
most desperately, and would have beaten
the enemy, ifthe centre Of the line had not
given way, and they had been we'll suppli-
ed with ammunition, which had been I'M
fortunately placed in a house at some die
lance. He counted 81 ofthe enemy,s xii.
led, which we're removed after the action
IN sleds-and be a~fscrts, that he heard a
British Colonel admit, that the loss on
their side in killed, was equal to ours-I
sent two men, two days ago, to ascertain
the situation of the enemy and our wound
ed. The Frenchman states, that the lat
ter were eft at the river Raisin. / shall
march the day after to morrow for the Ra-
pids ; and from there as soon as / get up
the artillery ; the progress of which has
been stopped by the excessive rains. The
Frenchman Is certain that gen. Winches-
ter, Col. Lewis and brigade major Ger
rard, are among the prisoners
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-02-19
Be,kshy CoGnty, set.
February Court. 1919.

oSf"sNJ (0LHfT3 SC6
February Court, 1919.
Thomas Evans and Whealon Evans. ad.
ministrators of Richard Evans, de.
ceased, and SON and distributes of
said deceased ; Jawes Frazier, and
Sarah his wife, late Sarah Evans ;
Charles Turley, and Catherine his
wife, late Catharine Evans ; Robert
Fulton, and Mary his wife, late Mary
Evans ; Evan Evans, Martha Evans,
and Elizabeth Evans; which said Sa.
rah, Catharine, Mary, Evan, Martha,
and Elizabeth, are also children and
distributes of said Richard Evans,
deceased, Plaintiffs,
AGAINST
John Beall, and Margaret his wife. late
Margaret Evans /; Samuel Priest. and
susaunah his wife, late Susannah
Evans ; which said Margaret and Su.
sannah are two of the daughters and
distributes of Richard Evans. de.
ceased. John Tate, sen. and John
Tate, jun. Defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
TIRE defendants, John BeaH. and
4 Margaret his wife, not having en-
tered their appearance agreeable to an act
OF Assembly and the rules Of this Court,
aud It appearing to the satisfaction Of
the Court that they are not inhabitants
oil this commonwealth ; on motion of the
compliments, by their counsel, it is or
dered, that the said defendants do appear
here on the second Monday ia Nav
next, to answer the bill of the complain
ants, and that a copy of this order be
forthwith iscrted in the M~artinsbursh
Gazette for two months successivei,.
and published at the door of the Court.
hosse of said county.
A Copy. Teste.
DAVID HUNTER, c B C.
February IL, 1918. Ems
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-02-19
additional Mfornsation.

E
Since the above was issued, another ex-
press has arrived in town, bearing a letter
from Gen. Harrison to Governor Meigs,
who has politely favoured US with the fol
lowing extract, dated
HEAD-QUARTERs, CARRYING
RIVER, 24th Jan. 1918.
DEAR SIR-The event of which | Elk
pressed so much apprehension in my letter
20 you, from Lower Sandusky, has hap
pened. The detachment under col. Lewis
was reinforced by gen. Winchester with
ESQ men. He attended it, and took the
command at the river Raisin on the 10th,
and on the ED, he was attacked at revel-
lie, by a considerable British and Indian
force with six pieces ofartillery /; the troops
being surprised and the ground unfavora-
BILE, had but little opportunity of forming
to advantage. They were surrounded and
broke in 90 or IS minutes. A major and
captain and about 25 p~rivates were all that
effected their escape.
| had but $50 men with me-, about 8
miles above the Rapids where the news
Grst reached me. Immediately ordered
them to prepare to march, and set out
with my staff, to overtake a detachment of
three hundred men that had set out that
morning for the river Raisin. overlook
them at the distance Of 6 miles, but before
the other troops lcol. Andrews Ohio reght)
came up, it was ascertained that the defeat
was complete, and it was the unanimous
oninion Of gems. Payne, Perkins and the
held officers that we should return-A de-
tashment to the amount of 10 of the most
active men was sent forward with direc-
lions 70 proceed, as far as possible, to as
Eist those who were fortunate enough to
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-02-19
NOTICE.

THE subscriber requests all those
who are indebted TO him to make immr-
diate payment. as it viii be out ofh,s
power to give longer indulgence than the
first day of march
JAMES FAULKNER.
Feb. IL, 1913.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-02-19
HEAD QUARTERS.
Portage Rirer, 3lst jan. 1915.

This morning two spies whom ! had
sent to river Raisin, have returned
They give a still more favorable account
of the action, than that before received
They say. that a considerable larger NUM-
Der of the enemy were killed, than OF our
men, and that after resisting every assault
ofthe British. and charging the latter sac
cssstaisy several tinss-they did MT sur
renner anta after ths rstusn Of the In
dams from the pursuit Of those who had
retfeated IN the commencement Of the ac-
ton. There was two thousond one hum
dred men on the side Of the British
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-02-19
Martins5urgh, Virginia,
BY
JOHN 4LBURITS.
GerirS of the @asrtte.

THE price OF this paperis two dollars per an
mum, one dollar payable at the time Of subscrib-
ing, and me when. the year expires-Distant
subscribers psyfor the whole year in advance
No subscription received for a shorter term than
sis months, and no paper discontinued until ar
rearsges are paid-& 1aiiare to notify a discontinu-
sace of the paper at the end of the time sub
scribed for, Will be considered a new engage
1nent. The price of A@vcrnscvrents, to non-sub-
scribers, is enc dollar per square for three weeks
Insertion, sad for continuance after that iIne IS
csnts yer ~cek--Saoscribers will continue TO
receive a reduction of one-fourth on their Ad-
s~srtisennents.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-02-19
Public Sale.

The subscriber Mill dispose Of az public
saLe, on Wednesday the 1oth day 81
March next. at ms present dsVehing
on Tuscarora Crrek,
All his Household Furni-
ture, Farming Utensils and Stock, con
sisiing of Horses, Cows, Sheep end
Hogs, a Road Wagon and Plantation
Wagon, Ploughs and Harrows, Horse
Gears, Beds and Bedding, Tables and
Chairs, one "a hour Clock, two Bureaus,
a corner Cupboard, a quantity of Bacon
and Lard, upwards Of 100 bushels of
Rye, and = quantity OF Potatoes, besides
a number of other articles too tedious to
mention. The sale will begin early in
the day, when the terms will be made
known by JOHN ROINER.
Berkeley county, Feb 10 1919 {
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-02-19
cHILLfCOTHE, February 8.
Horrid Disaster.

cn sunday evening IN express arrived
% town, bearing letters from Gen. Harrison
10 Governor Meigs. A number OF letters
rave also been received from ~oficers in the
army, which contain the melancholy ac-
count Of the total defeat of the advanced
detachment under the command of Gen.
"A sachestar. Of The engagement at the
river Raisin, on the afternoon of the 18th
January, and the taking possession Of that
place, by the force under Col. Lewis, the
public are already informed. Gen. Win
chester reinforced Col. Lewis with about
$50 men on the goth. On the morning of
the ED, at day break, the American force
was attacked by the British and Indians
The line was formed as expeditiously as
was practicable, from the irregular name
in which our troops were encamped. 70
the centre were opposed the British, with
from three TO six pieces of cannon-the In
dams on the TANKS. The Americans are
said to have fought bravely until they had
exhausted their ammunition, Of which,
Gen. Winchester had not taken the pre-.
caution of supplying the troops and they
were scarcely able to fire five rounds
Those who surrendered on the field of bat
tie, are said to have been made prisoners by
the British while those who attempted to
make their escape were pursued by the In
dians on horseback, tomahawked and scalp
ed. The slaughter was great, and Kentuc.
ky has lost many valuable citizens and
brave soldiers. About forty only have ar
rived at the head quarters of Gen Harri
son. The opinions are various as to the
force of the enemy-they are generally
supposed, however, to have been 1000
strong. Gen. Winchester was killed and
his body mangled in the most horrid man.
ner by the Indians. lie is said to have lod
ged three fourths of a mile from camp, the
night proceeding tie engagement and hi
officers were principally at private houses
The reinforcement sent forward by Gen
Harrison, had not arrived at the river Raj
sin, at thestime Of the defeat, and were
ordered back to the Rapids of the Miami
where they arrived on the evening of the
22d. On the morning of the 25d at two
O'Clock, a retreat was ordered by Gen.
Harrison. The troops have retired back
as far as the Portage river, at the crossing
of Hulls road, where they are well suppli-
ed with provisions. The movement of Gen.
Winchester to the river Raisin was to Sc
cure a considerable quantity of provisions,
and to protect the in~habitants-it was
without orders from Gen. Harrison. AL.
though this defeat may, for a short time,
rstard the progress Of the army, the coun-
try may, Notwithstanding, safely con6de
in the exertions Of the General. Had not
his well arranged system been partially
frustrated by the p~recipitate movement Of
Gen. Winchester, it would, to all human
probability, have insured success.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-02-19

DAVID HUNTER, c B c.
February IL, 1913. Ems
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-02-19
N O C E.

To the federal feeholders
Of jefferson and Berke-
ley Counties.
THE federal freeholders
of Berkeley, are request
ed to meet at the GLOBE
TAVERN in Martinsburgh,
on Saturday the Goth inst.
and the federal freehold
ers of Jefferson, on Mon
day the 22d inst. at Mr..
Fulton's tavern in Charles
town., for the purpose of
nominating, in concert
with the freeholders of
9th counties in this dis
q candidate to re
present the district in the
next congress of the U.
States.
Many E.eeholders.
Feb. ~, 1918.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-02-19

Highest price given at this
office for clean Linen and
Cotton Rags.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-02-19
FOR SALE,
A new Road Wagon and

tour or Ave large strong draught Horses,
from Z TO 10 years old, with a complete
SC; of Gears, all in good order for the
roads. GEORGE HORN.
February is, 1875.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-02-19

TIE toHowing disastrous intelligence sras
issued an an Extra Sheet on SATURDAY.
last, and is aoy inserted ~ the Gasette
Jor the information Of oar readers at
q distances.