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Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-11-04
WAR EVENTS.

The intelligence from our armies acting
against Canada, received since our last, is
of but lit lie importance. The accounts from
Detroit are to the 10th ult. Gen. Harrison
bad by proclamation, annulled the British
and re-established the American govern
ment in the territory of Michigan. There
is. no mention made of the contemplated ex-
petitions having sailed against our posts of
Mackinack and St. Joseph. which still re.
main IN possession of the enemy. Proctor,
it would appear, and his mounted men,
have joined Vincent near the Niagara-Af
ter the main body of our regulars moved
from Fort George, until the | It'll ult. there
was almost daily skirmishing between a
portion of our militia and Indian forces sta
toned there and the enemy--on that day
Gen. Vincent made precipitate retreat
Gen. Mcclure pursued his rear as far as
Twelve mile creek, in which neighborhood
he took about 1000 barrels of -four, 5 or 4
HAndred stand of arms, 500 hides, quaint
ty of tallow, hats, &c. and returned to Fort
George. Whether Vincent halted at his
entrenched camp near Forty mile creek, or
pursued the route towards Kingston, was
not then ascertained.-On the Goth ult Gen.
Hampton's army was still at Chateaugy,
below Sackett's Harbor; and it is said was
only waiting the result of Council of War,
ordered by the Secretary of War, at Sack
ett's Harbor, to be composed of all the Ma
jor Generals or their representatives., to
make a movement against the enemy
Gen. Wilkinson. it would appear. had no,
left Sacketts Harbor on the 18th. He was
g still indisposed (says the National Intelli-
gencer) but not so much SO as to prevent
his commanding the contemplated expedi-
tion--whichh been much delayed by cir
cumstances that no human ingenuity could
controuln-On the 18th ult Col Clarke
crossed Champlain with party of rihemen
and .surprized British garrison-captured
major, IS officers and privates, 100 stand
of arms, horses, z oxen and 5 or 1000 dol
lars worth Of shoes.--The weather on the
lines, during the greater part of the past
month, has been truly I" frightful," and has
no doubt in some measure retarded military
operations The Herkimer New York;
paper, states that on the 18th ult the snow
in Lewis county, was two and half feet
deep, and SO drifted that the inhabitants
were obliged to turn out with cattle and
break the roads before the Sackett's Har-
Dor stage could pass A short distance from
Erie, it fell about two feet deep. and the
Buffalo Gazette states that the storm was
dreadful there, and that the Lake rose 8
feet in hours.
Two reports are stated in the New York
city papers, one, of the wreck of our flotilIa
on its passage to Kingston, and the other Of
Kingston being taken with loss on our side
of 1900 men--we believe neither of these
reports are entitled to credit.
lFrdnkLin Repository.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-11-04
Horses and Cows, House
Land For Sale.

THE subscriber wishes to sell the Land
whereon he now lives, lying near Darkes-
vile in Berkeley County, on the waters Of
Middle Greek, containing ls7 acres, a guam
tity of good Meadow, and some ofgfie fieids
in Clover, never failing water near the
house, an excellent seat for Distillery
with overhead water, two good Apple Or
chards, very convenient Dwelling House,
Kitchen, Smoke House, Barn and Stables.
For terms apply to the subscriber living on
the premises.
PETER KREPS.
November a, 1918.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-11-04
Sadlling Business.

THE Subscriber takes the liberty to ac-
quaint his friends and his former custom
ers generally, that he has again commenced
the above business at his old stand in the
main street, Martinsborgh. three doors a
bove Mr.. Il G. Smiths corner. where he
will thankfully receive orders in his line OF
business, aud from his determined resolu-
ton to strictly attend, he hopes to merit
continuance of his customers as we'll as the
Public
JOHN HELFERsTAy
November 4, 1873
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-11-04
BOOT and SHOE
MANU- FACTORY.

THE subscriber respectfully informs his
former friends, and the public generally,
that, since his return from Norfolk, he has
resumed the above business at bis house in
King street, Martinsburgh, where he will
be thankful for any commands in his line.
q He has now in his employ some ex-
cellent workmen, and is provided with a
supply of good Leather, SO that he will be
able to furnish work that will give full salts.
faction to all his employers.
He hopes that, his attention to business,
and the excellence of his work, will induce
his old customers to continue to employ
him, and give him some claim to public
patronage.
JOHN POISAL.
November a, 1913.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-11-04

hard fighting, we drove them from the ra-
vine back to the batteries--it being now
nearly dark we returned in good order
{" From some deserters an1 prisoner we
took, we learn that we had contended with
the whole British army, consisting of 100
men, with the great Gen. Vincent at their
head and that we killed 49, Our loss was
three killed and eight wounded
The volunteers, militia and Indians be
haved with great bravery"
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-11-04
NOTICE.

AN ELECTION of Trustees of the
Shepherds Town Seminary, for 1914, will
take place on Monday the 5th instant. at
the School lIsuse, at two O'clock, r M
All persons interested are requested to at
tend.
By order of the board.
PRESLEY MARMADUKE, Sec'ry.
November 4, 1918.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-11-04
Extract Of letter from Col CLARK to
BrlgGdier General Parker, doted
Camp Shay Landing,


October Is, 1918.
1t is with great pleasure | can inform
you OF successful attack upon the euemy
al Massesquoi bay, on the morning of the
18th INST, After detailing his approach To.
the enemy which evinees an excellent knowl-
edge OF the country, the Col states AT
this time | had only the rihemen with me,
the artillery moving slow, and the militia
protecting their rear. We proceeded to the
village (Alassesquci) and arrived within fif-
teen rods OF the enemy before we were dis
covered We found them drawn up un
der major Powell in a manner that would
have annoyed us much had we attacked
them by water, but wholly unprepared to
defend themselves on the land side !; they
commenced fire on the left flank, but in
ten minutes after the first attack they laid
down their arms and surrendered Sthem-
selves prisoners of war.
Understanding that force of 200 men IN
der Col. Lock was marching to attack US,
dispatched Capt Finch with his company
to reconnoitre them and ascertain their
course. He proceeded with such prompt
ness and ability as to surprize and capture
the advanced guard, consisting of cavalry,
excepting one man who escaped, and giving
the information, the enemy retreated.
The prisoners were then put on board
our boats and sent TO Burlington.
Our whole force engaged was one hun
dred and two-the number of prisoners Ia
ken is"one hundred and one, their killed
nine and wounded fourteen. rs
am, sir, with great respect, your ODE
dent servant,
ISAAC CLARK.
Brig. Gen. Parker,
commanding at Burlington, VT.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-11-04
Public Sale.

Will be sold at public vendue, on Tuesday
the 10th instant, at the Mansion farm Of
James Strobe, deceased,
Horses and Cows, House
hold and Kitchen Furniture, Farming Utcn-
sls, quantity Of good Timothy Hay-Also,
Grain in the ground, and a number of other
articles too tedious to mention A credit
will be given, the length of which will be
made known on the day of sale. The sale
will begin at 10 o'clock in the morning.
JOHN ROACH
November a, 1918.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-11-04
Three Dollars Reward.

STRAYED from the subscriber on the
Goth OF October last, small bay mare,
four OF five years old, has her name reached,
has blaize face, is natural trotter, had
no shoes on. will give the above reward
forthe said mare. if returned to me- or two
dollars for information where she may be
had.
JOHN MCDONALD.
Middls Greek, Berkeley County, New. q.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-11-04
ST. s@a5ette.
MARTINSBURGH
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER i.

In consequenceof our post rider getting
sick, our subscribers an Jefferson and a
part Of Berkeley, acre cast sresk, only
partially supplied NTH the Gazette. we
hope soe shall not be ensured for 1chGt
1cds unavoidable.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-11-04
Public Sale.
WILL be sold at public sale on Monday the
ED instant, by the subscriber,
A House and Lot,

in Shepherds Town-the house is built of
Brick and is well finished, % by 90 feet
is situated in a very public place on the
main street, not far from the market-house,
there is also on the lot an excellent stone
Kitchen, good Stable, and neverfailing
well of water in the yard.-Posscssion will
be given on the first day of April next, at
which time one half of the purchase money
will be expected, and bonds payable in one
and two years from said date for the re-
naming half, with deed of trust on the
property to secure the payment of said
bonds
Witt also be sold, at the same time and
place, on credit until the first day
of dprn nert.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-11-04
Sundry Household and
Kitchen Furniture.

consisting in part of Tables, Chairs, &c. Sc.
The sale will begin about ten o'clock in the
morning--Attendance viii be given by the
subscriber, who is now living ia the above
named house
ALEXANDER LINDSEY.
Nava rr.Nar
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-11-04
WASHINGTON CITY, Oct %.
Copy Of a letter from Brigadier Gene
raj Parker to the Secretary at War
dafeI
Burlington. Oct. lo. 1915

burlington, Oct. l9, 1918,
SIR,--i have the honor to enclose you a
communication from Col Isaac Clarke,
dated the 18th instant
The expedition appears to have been well
concerted and happily executed, for which
the Col. deserves great credit
On our part none were killed and only
two wounded, neither of them dangerously.
| have the honor to be, very respectfully,
sir. your obedient servant.
THOMAS PARKER,
Brig. Gen Commanding.
The Hon John Armstrong,
Sec'y of War.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-11-04

commanding at Burlington, VT.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-02
NORIHERN ARMY
servants.

FROM me Bostoa Daily .fdOertiseY, yNor. 90,
LdSteSt Jrcni our ar1neS.-We are indebted to the
polteness OF COL Perkins for the following ton
which he obtained from Mr. Gray, respectable ner-
chant OF Cambridge Port, in company with whom he
travelled from Connecticut River.
Mr. Gray, of Cambridge port, who arrived in the
stage OH Sunday evening" direct from Vermont Informs
That he lett Plattseurg Tuesday and that
raj Hampton had returned to Plattsbureh with his
troops, having been far Chazv where he remain
ed only two days. that the troops were without tents
portion OF the time after they left the Four Corners
and suffered very much from the severity of the wea
ther lie also states that general Hampton had with
him from to 1000 and that they had suffered
severely on the march.
Gen. Wilkinson had reached the French, Mills which
our Informant says he believes to be about 10 miles
west from the Fonr Corners and that it was under>
stood they were to so into winter quarters that place
and al Plattsburgt
II was reported, that general Wilkinson had been
opposed in his passage down from the place of landing
and that there was loss side of 400 and ON the
side OF the British and Indians of 600.
AS Mr. Gray came direct in the stage he must have
left burlington on Thursday last.
A part OF the dragons of Hamptons army had ar
rived at Burlington:
is also reported by Mr.. Gray, that major Davis
who went to the state of New York. to recall the Yer
mont militia, III virtue of the proclamation of governor
Chenden OF that state, had been arrested by the no
ted Colonel Clark but afterwards suffered to give
bonds, and released.
From the above account, which, as far as Mr. GRAY
speaks OF his own knowledge may be relied on it seems
more than probable that the reduction OF Montreal is
deferred ril q more convenient time.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-02
From ne Boston Chronicle, .Wav. 90.
LATE AND IMPORTANT,

By major Smelling, who arrived in town last hight
direct from the army, we have been politely favored
with the following interesting particulars
Gel Atkinson informed ma jpr Smelling, that an action
OF partial nature took place the 18th November
in which about 1900 Americans of the 9th Iith and
2lst regulars, under general Boyd, were engaged.
They three times routed the enemy with the bayonet
Col Atkinson left Wilkinson on the 18th. The enemy
retired to stong position about three quarters of mile
IN the rear, from which the Americans did not attempt
to dislodge them but returned the battle ground
where they slept that night.
One Other pieces of artillery being dsmounted by
cannon shot, when they resumed the line of march, they
were compelled TO leave it, and the British taking pos
session OF IT. from that circumstance claimed the ycso-
ny.
number OF prisoners taken by the Americans
General CoVington was mortaly wounded. Lieutenant
Smith of the artillery killed
Gen. Wilkinson has been confined his tent by sick
ness for some time past. Tie roads were bad liz the
extreme.
The northern army, under gen Hampton, has gone
into winter quarters at Plartsburg The cavalry at
Burlington. Gen. Wilkinson was at ST. Regis.
AZ Montpelier major Smelling the sailing. master
OF the Grower, who made his escape from Beaufort
Quebec, on The 10Th. He informed, that all the Amer
lean officers on parole at that place. (he three generals
excepted) were put in close Confinement by order of
sir George Provost be detained for the security of
the % British hostages.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-02
GENERAL ORDRRs

hDNtant and INSPECTOR Generals Office,
Washington, 17th WoUem6er 1919.
general court martial for the trial OF brgader se-
neral WIN HULL, will assemble some suitable place
in the city of Albany, Estate of New Oh the third
day of January next.
The court viii be composed follows, viz.
PRESIDENT,
Major General Henry DearborH.
MEMBERS.
Brig. General Joschh Bioomfeid,
Thomas Parker
Leonard CoUiUgfOH,
Colonel John II. Fenzvick.
Henry Car6erry, 36th regt. infantry,
Peter Lille, 3Sth regt. infantry
Nm. NJ TrUfne, AID do
Lieut. Colonel Richard Dennis, 10th regt. infantry
Samuel s. CDnneH, 18th do.
IS. u. DGVis, 32d do.
lillian Scott 36th do.
Whiam Stewart, 38th do
Sbeetal Judge advocate,
dic.D. j. Daii1s, Esq.
.drnay Judge HdUocate dssistanf,
Philih s. Parker, Esg.
onfierHu17eTaTies
Lieut. Colonel Jno W. Ltvingsfon 41st regt inft'ry,
James g. Forbes, 42d do.
MaJer George Bon/ord, corps os engineers
ny order OF the secretary of war.
X. NICOLL. Inspector General.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-02
LAW Oh RRITAIN

And for the better encouraging of foreign r,ar,,.
ana seam en- to come andserve board ships btiono
ing to the kingdom of Great Britain be it further e
acted oy the authority aforesaid, that every such for
eiSn mariner or seaman who shall from and after b
18Th day OF April, have faithfully served ON board he
maJestys ships OF war, any priyateer or merchan
OF trading ship or ships vessel vessels which AT b
ume OF such service shall belong to any of her maies
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-02

From The National .9dDoeafe, Nov. IS.
The Northern Canhoign is suspended for the present
1t Is said that general Wiknsons army is going into
cantonments at St Regis, whilst general Hamptons is
hutting on the Saranac, Whether this suspension Of
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-02

for that purpose they failed to produce the intended eff
tect-and although may appear incredible to your ex
ceiency, even soldiers have disce:nmcnt sufficient to
perceive That the proclamation of governor, when is
sued out of the line of his duty harmless
and migratory document. They regard il sikh mingled
emotions OF pity and contempt fosits aut,1F and as
striking monument of his folly.
before we conclude we feel ourselves in justice to
your excellency, bound to declare that knowledge of
your sxceencys character induces us to believe that
he oy and infamy OF the proclamation which your
exceency has put your signature are not ODE ascrbed
whoy to your exceliency, but chiefly the evil advi
sers with whom we believe your exceency is unhapily
encompassed.
We are with due respect your excelIency's obedent
servants.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-02
From The Albany Argus. .Nay. o.

TIE Camfiaign, on the St. Lawrence from which ca
ed has ended far short of its object I'VE undertand
and indeed we know, that the main army has taken
post near St Regis for the winter and that the division
under general Hampton is hitting the Saranac-
This abrupt and unexpected termination is onenIv &C
crbed to dgerenee Of onion said to exist between
the generals lpikias0n and Hampton, in relation to
their hlace ofJunction. The former (orcred Ratnn
ton to unite with him at ST. Regis-hc latter thought
point lower down zvouid BE- better and took
dceordtnSly 80 soon as this known to general wa
knson, the army was ordered to hut at Salmon River
for the winter We will say nothing at present of the
conduct OF either of these generals There are autho
rites to which they amenable, and which will M
doubt, do justice in the case. Our regrets however
are not the less. Had We got Montreal this camnayn
the war was substantially end-and that the rc
ting it practicable measure is admitted ON al,
hands The enemy's effective force there, regulars
tencbieS and vogeurs, did not exceed two thousand
men, N'
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-02

ucN"Scu the>S Two or TO Causes beyond the
control of either, will undertake to pronounce
until we have the means of forming correct opinion.
From the Albany Register. N0u 49,
BY the late accounts from the northern army II an
pears thar the expedition against Montreal has totav
failed after smart engagement between the rear
OF gen. Wilkinsons army and large Canadian force
in which the loss was both sides. Wilkin.
sons army has gone into winter quarters at the French
Mills and several officers, in disgust have resigned
their commissions
The second campaign is brought to close
he immense number of American lives have been foo.
ishly lost and squandered fills every feeling heart but
the distress and suferings of that portion which have
survived the disgrace of their country ofe description
On the hrst day of October. gen. Hampton had under
hrs command more than 5000 brave soldiers in fine cons
dition on The 10th of November, there was not $500
Mt for duty Wilkinson the LIST of November had
$500, on the 18th of the month he could not mus
ter 1000 IN condition to take the field. Why and where
tore all this has happened the public left to discover
imposition has succeeded imposition and iuamy have
followed each other in such rapid succession that the
most vivid imagination is incapable of tracing the vari-
ous sources from whence all these evils have proceed
| ell.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-02

Luther Dixon. 1t. col.
Elijah Doc, jun. major.
Josiah Grant, major.
Charles Bennes, capt.
Jesse Post, capt.
Elijah w. Wood, capt.
Elijah Bcrge. capt.
Martin ID Toilet, capt.
Amasa Mansfield, capt.
I. III. Campbell, 1t.
G. 0. Dixon, 1t.
Francis Forthway, 1t.
Joshua Brush, 1t.
Daniel Dodge. ensign,
Stanford Gadcomb. capt.
James Fullington, or. mas.
Shepard Bcals, 1t.
John Fasset, surgeon.
seth Clark. JIM. surg's. mate.
Thomas Waterman, capt.
Benjamin Toilet, 1t.
Hira Hill, surgeons mate.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-02
NEw-YoRK, Nov. "a.
BY The NORTHERN MAIL.

Brig. Gen Jacob Davis, who was charged with his
excelency Governor Chittendens proclamation. imme-
datey repaired to the army for the purpose of
ing his orders We learn that after making his errand
known, he was arrested and taken as a prisoner to
Plattsburg.
canfonment. Platfsburg. .N5usn6er IS, 1913.
TO HIS EXCELLENCY
MARTIN CHITTENDEN, ESQ.
Governor, Captain General and Commander in Chief
in and, theet rs
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-02

SIR, =
The papers marked s. and b. which have the honor here
Win 70 ansm ve been prepared obedence to the act of
z April 1906, regulating AID fixing compensation Of
o e referred to -egcs that IshOud report to Congress
whether tie business lr clerks bas increascd r S;,i,sl
te h'or respectfully Observe that business must
nccsay ye console ably increased among other causes
Vending 70 produce ~ increase Of TIC Of the
ne war 20 winch We engaged the recently authorised IN
crease OF he navy have obviously a this end,ncy aud would
recommea nn additional appropriation soeett 70 enable me
pIoyed '' "'''u' eD'-
have the honor 10 be- SC
(Signeo)
Hon s,o.sss. w JONES.
ofhs House Of Representatives.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-10-05

in dividaai MURDERS nor in IKE manner
90 the plumbers, thsfts, and other Excess
ses, even If ,hsse acts originated IN the
in.urrec,ion and rebellion.
No alteration will DO made By this
Amnesty IN the pTovisory suspensions OF
Masis,erisI Persons, Public Officers, or
Agents, which had been publicly de-
clared previous to the publication OF this
present Re.olstion, nor in any other
measure adopted by the Governors OF
the Chief Police.
Art. 9. The greatest publicity shall
he given 10 the present resolution. The
Chief of the General Staff shall trans
nit copies of il TO the Eieuteaaat.iene-
raj OF Juscics> the Projects, and to the
Director, General OF the superior Police.
Giseo in the Government Palace at
Hamburger. the 24th OF July, 1915
(Signed)
The Marshal Duke OF AukRsTADT
Prince OF EcKMUAL.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-10-05
TURREAU'S LETTER.
From t6e National Inseiligencer Of
Thursday.
EAJSFHOUD EXPOSED.

The Federal Republican ofyesterday,
with moro than usual impotence, ana
with desperation OF wickednsss which
could ONLY have been excited ny the
prospect of losing the Maryland election,
has claimed of Us in the following pa
rapraphs, the admission Of all its aliega.
zion, in relation to Turreau's letter,
which we have not thought worth no.
tice or denial.
al, 1.-THE ~: T has admitted. that
TurreaS was called upon both BY an IN
ma med gentleman in Baltimore, under
the president, directions, and by the
secretary Of the treasury, who went tni-
thcr for the express purpose, but thar
In roth instances he perempsoriiy refas'
ed TO sakeit back ;"
). !. 1t has admitted, that hereupon ne
was written to bv the secretary OF state
b come to Washington, and that he
son,emptuously declined taking any mo-
tics whatever Of the request
Il has admitted that Mr.. De Ca
bro, frst secretary OF the legation, in-,