Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-01-22

corps 10 clear the house OF the mob, and II
possible, to do it without shedding blood.
On rushing in, they were opposed by the
rioters with clubs, or whatever arms their
fury could supply. In the contest which
followed, three of the mob were severely
wounded-ene, since dead, and another, it
is thought will soon follow him. Several
others were made prisoners, but it was
thought prudent to release them. AS soon
as Capt. Leonard's company entered the
house, those of the mob who stood without,
ran to their camp, seized their arms, and,
with increased numbers, were returning
with a determination of ~charging upon those
who were suppressing the riot, Fortunate
~ they were met by Capt. Manner, who
with much difficulty, prevailed upon them
to turn back, under a promise, that on the
next morning, they should have s~atisfac-
ton. Their rage was now directed against
Col. Porter, and Capt. Ieonard's company,
whom they swore to exterminate. The
flying artillery kept their encampment
guarded, under an expectation of being at
tackled. The next day was expected to be
a day of tunult but the officers managed
to keep things tolerably quiet and on the
eth, Gen. Smyth issued orders for all hands
to prepare for an expedition to Canada
This of course swallowed up every other
consideration ; and happily we have receiy-
ed no more trouble from the mob.
There are several other circumstances
attending this disgraceful affair, which
ought not to be passed over in silence. A
connexion of Mrs. Pomeroy, who lived in
the house, had the night before given birth
to a daughter. The brutality of the mob
rendered them totally regardless of her 81
tuation. She was carried from the house,
or it is not impossible that she might have
fallen a victim to their fury-Dr. Blood,
who was severely wounded at Detroit, was
also in the house and though he was
scarcely able to move, his situation gained
him no compassion.
Much property was destroyed, notwith-
standing every e~xertlon was made to save
it. MIR. Pomeroy fortunately escaped, or
there is no doubt that his murder would
have been added to the catalogue Of other
crimes. This much for the mob. | will
now return to the events OF the war anc
should be happy were it in my power to re-
late any thing at which the patriot could
rejoice, or in which the citizen could feel
an honest pride. But a new accession of
ignominy and disgrace has been brought
upon our country and though it is painful
to relate disasters that flow from pusillani-
nifty and weakness, yet it is necessary that
they should be known.
On the eth of November, the following
general orders were issued.
"Hedd- Quarters, Camp near Buffalo,
November eth, 1912.
"The men for service in this camp and
those in the vicinity, will cook to-day, two
DAYS provisions, and have it in their haver-
sacks at retreat.
eat ~reveille to morrow. every soldier
will put on his knapsack-shoulder his mus
ket, and prepare for battle, with fints and
cartridge, will march to the n%avy-yard, on
his way to Canada.
The boats will be ready for the embar-
kation. The tents and sick will be left un-
der the care of guards of invalids until a
convenient time.
Friends of your country ye who have
the will to do-the heart to dare-the mo-
ment you have wished for has arrived
Think on your country's honor torn-her
rights trampled on-her sons enslaved-her
children perished by the Ratchet. BE strong
-be brave and let the RUFPIAN power OF
the British king cease on this continent.
ALEXANDER SMYTH,
Brigadier General"
Early on the morning of the eth a party
of regulars and sailors were ordered to
cross the river, storm the enemies batteries,
spike their cannon and return. This was
intended to have been effected by surprize
the boats had scarcely left the shore,
when an alarm gun was fired on the oppo-
side, and the expedition was, for that
time, abandoned. But the next morning,
between 3 and 4 o'clock it was carried into
effect, and too much praise cannot be bes-
towed, on the brave fellows who were en-
gagged in it. 1t was commanded by Capt.
King acting aid to Gen. Smyth, and con-
sisted of about 800 men, of whom 35 were
All were brave, but these last dis