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NEW LONDON, April 81.

SUNDAY, arrived ship Superior, Cham
pin, of New York, in % days from Ca
diz. Left, ships Frances, Henlietta,
Newals; William, Ingly: William Nor
ris, Fowles, of New York; Georgia
Packet for Philadelphia (; Fair American
and United States, OF Baltimore Topaz,
Davis, Boston, all for New York. The
ships New Jersey of Philadelphia, A
thens, Newton, Lady Gallatin, and Ro-
bert, arrived 22d March. Sailed in CO.
with ships Friends of Norfolk, Malta
Theresa, Backus, and Martha of New
York Doan, and Thomas Wilson, OF
Portsmouth brig Adeline, Portsmouth;
Ocean, and Eunice, Stow, of New York.
Lat Al, spoke the Laguira, Williams,
81 days out, for Cadiz. April s, brig
Helicon, Almy of New York. l4th, lat.
50, lon. SO, ship Phenix, Naw-Bcdtord,
rs days from Cadiz. Of, Montague,
was boarded from the Eolus, 80 guns,
Lord Townsend, commander, and sui
fercd to proce cd several ships in sight
Monday l9,-Arrived, packet Ann &
Sarah, Comstock, from New York--do
Packet Cordelia, Tabef, and . r. Island
Packets, from do.
Information being received by the
Ann and Sarah packet that the Corte-
liza, Capt. Taber, Of this port was left
few miles to the westward; who not APP
pearing in sight two hours after, and
suspicious smsck having gone up sound
one of the gun-boats, Capt. Colt, with
upwards of 20 volunteers, besides the
crew, and a boat with 30 volunteers,
from Fort Trumban proceeded to the
westward, and at the same time from
so to 40 citizens armed, fastened to the
western shore to rescue the packet II
she should be driven ashore. Fortu-
nately the Cord, liza was sale, being de-
tanned BY calm. We notice this little
circumstance to evince the prompitude
with which the soldiers and citizens will
turn out in case Of necessity, and that
picaroons will not approach our shore
with IMMUNITY.
From the beach were observed be.
tween the light of Montaug and Fishers
Island, hse sail of vessels, two OF them
large: one ship Of the appearance OF
long low merchantmen, which contInu-
ed her course up sound-a small schoon-
err, and an armed smack. One OF the
large ships fired twice supposed signal
guns. The frigate supposed to be the
Eolus, brought to small slooP which
sometime after left her. The smack
was seen steering westward as Tar as
Plumb Gut. The schooner is the LIE
verpool Packet, and the smack, the Rose
OF Rhode Island, her prize. 1t is known
with certainty that on Sunday this smack
had on board only 4 men.
The Liverpool Packet on Monday
boarded three smacks between Ston-
nington and Newport; having no men
TO spare to man them, she took some
FISH and let them SO.
Monday evening.--Sinee Monday e.
vening the weather has been thick and
stormy.
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The keel Of u was laid, in Charles.
town, Ms. on the 3 st inst.
PITTSBURGH, April

Fl lobU KVN, HpFH Zoe
The Express from Cleveland arrived
here Oh Wednesday at the usual time ;
he informs that the mail from the Ra
pids had not reached Sandusky, when
the express left that place for Cleveland.
This failure can be accounted for in no
other way than that it was thought too
dangerous to send on the mail, or that
it has been intercepted by the enemy.
The Kentucky troops, upon leaving
Cincinnati; were ordered to leave their
heavy baggage, and make forced march
es to fort Meigs from accounts receiv-
cd fears were entertained that the fort
would be attacked.
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sale at Public Auction.

On w anesaay nert the IN May, at l0
e'eIock, will be sold on the PREMISES,
A small tract of LAND on
the Leesburg road, near the seat of
William Robinson, Esq containing a.
bout 40 Acres This Land is enclosed
with a good post and rail fence, and
dividedinto separate fields. There are
on the premises small frame dwell
ing, an excellent Orchard, consisting
OF prime fruit, carefully selected by an
experienced Gardner, and a we'll of
GOOD water Terms one fifth in hand,
the balance in six. twelve and eighteen
months with interest
P. c.. Marsteller.
May l. SNW.
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BANK OF POTOMAC,
April goth 1919.

s - q - (1~ u
NOTICE is hereby given the Stock.
holders OF the Bank of Potomac, that
q dividend Of per cent. on the Capi-
tai Stock has been declared for the last
SIX months, which will he paid them
or their representatives, on Tuesday
next the 4,h May
By order Of the President g Directors.
c., Page, Cashier.
MAY /.
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EAsTON. 6Md.l Anril 20.

The squadron have been during the
past week literally spread on our
shores. while their small vessels have
entered several rivers, but without
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NOTICE.

NOTICE.
The Stockholders of the Mechanics
Bank of Alexandria, are hereby notified,
that fifth instalment Of one dollar per
share is called for, payable at the Bank
on Wednesday the 5th May next.
By order ofthe President q Directors,
VIM. Patton, Jun.
Cashier.
April s. sawt5thm.
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VIRGINIA ELECTIONS.
Continued.

A letter from Stanton, received yes.
terday morning states, that - M'Coy
is reelected to Congress by majority
Of 263 votes. The district which he re-
presents is composed of Rockingham,
Augusta. Pendleton, and Bath counties
No doubt can be entertained of the re-
election of Breckenridge and Shefey'
The new district composed Of Kenaw
ha, Mason, Cabell, Grsenbrier, Ran
dolph, Wood and Monroe counties, will
probably elect Hugh Caperton, fede
ralist.
BY gentleman who left Baltimore
yesterday morning, we are Informed that
the British have proceeded up the Bay
as far as French Town, and destroyed
two Of the Packets at that place and, it
was reported, Warehouse containing a
large quantity of goods-this iDtelli-
gence was endorsed on the way.biIl of
the Expedition stage from Philadelphia.
1t is stated in the eastern prints,
that Gov. Provost had reinforced Col.
Proctor at Maiden with 1000 troops.
This cannot be correct. Information
from various sources authorizes the
belief, that the government of Upper
Canada cannot support more troops
than what they have had on duty the
last winter. The Indians at Maiden
are stated to have mostly left the SER
vice in consequence of their short al.
lowanee.-The bad state of the roads
would present almost iTsurmounta-
bic obstacles to the march of troops
all the way from Kingston to Maiden.
Brigadicr General VIM. H. Winder,
arrived at Buffaloe, N. Y. On Saturday,
the 10th inst.
The keel Of IL was laid, in Charles
town, Ms. on the 2lst inst.
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ALEXANDRIA.
SATURDAY, May |.
TO SLEW

TO SHEW
rHE vERY AGE < BoDv OF THE rIkE
HIS FORM AND PRESSURE"
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NOTICE.

NO llCE.
THERE will be a Market for Butch.
i ers' Meet on Sunday morning
next, and continue till the lst of No
yember,
Jacob Wisemiller.
Clerk Of the Maykes.
May /.
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effecting a landing on the main, being
opposed at all points by infantry and
cavalry, whose determined vaior they
seem 10th to test. Sharp's island has
been invaded now about . week, and a
partial supply Of water and provisions
have fallen into the hands Of the cap
tors. Tilghman's and Poplar Islands
are also in their power, and out Of The
protection Of the militia. From those
prisoners whom they have released,
it is understood they intend making
their rendezvous on these Islands so
long as they furnish supplies.
PROVIDENCE, Or. ~ April %.
Rhode Island Election.
On Wednesday last the Election of
General Officers for the ensuing year
took place in this State. We are happy
to state that the PEACE TICKET has
prevailed by an unexampled majority,
In fact SO completely have the honest *
independent yeomanry of this State be-
come convinced of the ruinous conse-
quences Of this unnecessary war, and of
the perGdy and corruption of the rulers
of the nation, that the leaders ofdemocra
Cy dared not venture an opposition. bat
in sullen pride left the field ancontestcd,
and we hope will abandon their fallen
cause. In many towns not vote was
givenin against the Peace Ticket which
nust convince the Friends of Peace
throughout the Union, as we'll as the
administration, that the voice of Rhode
Island is not for war.
Connecticut-The Honorable Mr..
Smith is unqussiorably elected Cover
nor of Connecticut.
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k-
\ Dssgrssabls !

Dasgreea5l' !
4E Geo. April H.
Flowing Information
nay be relied on -
.has been commence
..ol4 and the upper
Four wagons,
,ah Coffee * Sugar
Id. and some Of the
te2osir,d at the hou-
IN. nalion. A white
.rte. cd, and another
nils below Manac's,
.acs to Fort Stoddert.
h: massacre Of some
routh If the Ohio RI
! On the Creeks, to
bus been lately sent
Indians of the Lakes,
fns and ammunition,
$;pacoIa, if they will
Be L. States.
! are not greatly de-
he Creek Indians is
crisis, Encouraged
'as o. the British *
rh West, and in>li-
anY are anxious for
n have been COM
ts for the Nlississip-
tbg friendly Indians
lcr Journey, 'Seve-
Place in the course
'an'ldered dangerous
Trough the nation,
Pa has been stopped
tlrldsd into two par
Vactr,aln which will
hose Who own pro-
A'n have large plan
fsyoss, are anxious
'''e every thing to
BY war.--The
la' aOd particularly
'i' eager to display
+ inl to acquire pro.
| 1t Is Supposed by
VII vii break ont a.
We US the trouble Of
@>lce a, d violence.
a0I"ar with us, will
'r obstruction. Our
|SOIed With \ brave &
l''o wait only for the
[oo'' Thich, if it does
drive them forever
now occupy.
fna Of arms, with a
l~'a'D, Has sent from
r.! I''', to Hartford,
y enable the citizens
H'l any hostile IN.
S on that portion of
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'P'u ~,
Hall, 40 DAYS
NJ, Cane
H.. DIST ! was boa rde,l
tnas &LSherbro ok
H. and Permitted TO
S'l beard the mate
u.s.. Augustus, frem
tas'@ ana two men en-
Ill.,. ~%,'asing to Man.
k% &c OF corn, which
IN: sent to Nova
,a the siedford,
H., Ill.,, take a schooner
they xuc.aol
! hn asas side the pri-
H. 'f = loaded and
FSs'as. Capt, H does
RSp' -; Manned her or
h., asn' of them, i,
H.; Captain H. had
c.p'pers, which was
H., OF the pri,ateer
. -, made - prizs,
p p 1a had about 50
b. ,,s nothing Of Of
k.' :, aaan from Phi.
| " a quantity Of
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B,.'''' Of Little
S,prpso,.s1,;; b g,'i isa
: 9: .n''P''sp,sqo'I. s..:l.5
,piIor' 1 1I%. Ship
sn recently entity passed
b 1d J,'' d 4 or 800
. l O'1 - collected al
81 several sailors
: ,, y: departed for for
; .a. ,, that the re-
b. 's3a:sct''' Har-
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p. and a : intended :1.t to
;. a armed force
- Understand been
/ ,'.n up the rapids,
s' 10 possession of
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T. past upwards usl'. Of
|a.lon have Pass'0
|~ 10 the Lakes 3'-
| ,a:s last THURSDAY J,
L.anc: Of ale al
\ from ala'ss s.i in,
|,,i TIA, 20 British
Fo2,, &c, are on their :II
IN, cared they Will
|ail.on, as there is a
Property at that place acc.
E.a,d, informs that
[.,,s, 5uilt at King
[cs.d to,day--She Is
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-02-26

on the bank Of the river an idle spectator,
evidently unfit to accelerate any move
ment.
+" The PENNSYLVANIA Volunteers, with
the exception of less than one hundred
who remained in camp, were, before
half the boats were filed, in the edge of
the woods at the river, awaiting their re-
turn to embark. No troops could be
more anxious to cross than three. fourths
of the brigade. Upwards of fourteen
hundred eagerly looked for debarkation
on the enemy's shore; but the General
believing that it was not yet time to adofn
his brows with " the ungathered laurels,"
ordered his troops to camp; although he
had, even agreeable to his own state
ment, double the euemy's number, tre-
BILE his force of flying artillery, and the
cannon ON his batteries spiked.
g / will pass over, for the present, the
transactions of the second day, as it was
obvious by his inattention to the en-.
barkation, and by his spending the morn.
ing, except few minutes, in Capt. Wal
lace's camp, and Mr.. Kinzor, our bri.
gade Wagon masters tent, that he did
not then intend the Conquest of Cana.
da" Permit me to turn from this dis
gushing scene, and to close these obser-
vations by remarking that the order OF
embarkation invariably proposed by Gen.
Smyth, was, that the regular infantry,
artillery, and twelve months volunteers,
should cross in the first boats, and make
good their landing, and the Pennsylva-
MIA and New York volunteers in the Sc
cond. Yet he rejects on these volun-
teers for not embarking, and attributes
to them the cause of his inglorious re-
rreat--made still more inglorious by an
attempt to cover it"
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BOS ron, February IS.

The Constitution Friga,e came up yes
terday, and anchored off ~ Long. " harf,
about 10 o'clock. She was saluted BY a
federal discharge from the South End
artillery company, and the frigate Con-
gress, which were returned by the Con-
stitu,ion. The yards of the Congress
were manned the shipping in the har-
bour gaily dressed with their colours.
and the wharves crowded with people,
who cheered her arrival with repeated
huzzas. The flags from the Gunneries
at the South End, Fort and Cops Hill,
were displayed during the day.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-02-26
PITTSBURGH, Feb. 1e.

A letter from an officer in the North
Western Army, to his friend in this
place, dated Miami Rapids, February
IL, 1918, received by the Express post,
on "Wednesday last, says, "Spies whom
Gen. Harrison had sent out to obtain in.
formation, returned here on the 10th,
and stated, that they had discovered a
party OF British and Indians, supposed
about SIX hundred. Gen. Harrison i'm
mediately held a consultation with his
officers, and it was determined to detach
party In pursuit of them--volunteers
were required, and 1900 Immediately
paraded--the Command was assigned
to Col. Ferree of the Pennsylvania, and
Col. Council of the Virginia militia
After marching on the ice about 27 miles,
II was ascertalned that the enemy had
heard of us, and had precipita,ely re.
treated to Maiden, so thar we had the
modification of returning without chas-
Using their insolence--It is generally
thought that Maiden will be the Fl rst OBJ
Ject with the General, and it is proba.
BILE We may move from this place on that
route tomorrow at all events we shall
in few days.
1t is now reduced to certainty that
IN the action at the River Ra'sin on the
22d ult. our loss in killed and wounded
does not exceed one hundred and eighty
about two hundred escaped, and the
rest probably six hundred, are prisoners
the loss OF the enemy in killed and
wounded exceed four hundred-,here
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-02-26
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. IL.

THE DELAWARE BLOCKADED.
We are Informed by gentleman who
lett Wilmington last Wednesday night,
that British squadron off the capes of
Delaware, has declared it in a state of
strict blockade. This information was
brought to Wilmington by the captain of
the ship Magnet, of and for this port.
from Madeira, who was boarded off the
capes by one of the squadron, had her
papers endorsed and was ordered to New
York. True american.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-02-26

from Richmond and are stationed
Fort Nelson.
On Tuesday night schooner which
had been captured by the British squa-
dron, drove from her anchorage and went
on shore near Lynhaven river. In the
morning, several boats were manned
from the squadron, with view to carry
the schooner off, but they were attacked
and driven OF by the Princess Anne mi
litia. Another attempt was made under
cover of small tender, but with no bet
ter success. Ga our side no loss was
sustained of the loss of the enemy we
have no information.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-02-26
HERKIMER, February IL.

INc.-On the night of the I'd
inst. the houseof Levi Crippen, Penn.
field, formerly of Fairfield, Herkimer
county, was burnt, and with it, his six
children, the eldest about years, the
Youngest an infant about months. The
parents, it is said, were both from home,
nearly mile.
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BALTIMORE, February II.
Extract Of a letter datea st. Rarls, IA

Extract Of letter dated St. Barts, ia
nuary s, 1918.
We have this morning information of
the Packets arrival at Martinique, bring
ing out an order in council giving all the
governors of the different islands power
to grant licences for any vessels except
French, to trade-We have had many
arrivals, with -four, beef, &c. one from
Alexandra in distress, bound for Cay.
enne with 1900 barrels of -four, brig
from Philadelphia in distress, bound to
Lisbon, with $500 barrels, both of which
will sell here. | do not think -four would
command this day 16 dollars. At Bar
BADGES IA dollars--The privateers that
were off here have disappeared, and a.
bout ten vessels have sailed for America.
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NORFOLK, Feb. ~.

Captain CANDLES Troop OF Cavalry
and Captain Taylor's Company of Rife.
men, from Richmond arrived yesterday.
Their appearance was truly martial.
A battalion from the 9Th and another
from the 95th regiments Norfolk County
Militia, marched through town yes,er-
day, and the evening before to their
quarters at Fort Norfolk.
Captain Henly's Rife Company from
the upper part of Henrico county, arrived
this morning.
The detachment to be commanded bv
Major Corbin have arrived at Hampton.
The zeal and ardor with which citizens
OF every description have repaired 70 the
port OF threatened danger, furnish honor
able testimony, that in defence of our
country, We are not divided people.
His Excellency Cover Barbour ac.
companied by his aids, Majors Mercer
and Campbell, arrived in town on Wed.
nesday evening, on yesterday, His Ex.
cellency reviewed the 54th Regiment
and the detachment detailed from the
esth Regiment.
a detachment of Regulars, under the
command of Captain Pollard, arrived
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\ Respectfully, your most ob't.
ALEXANDER SMYTH,

(*) We beg leave to refer the reader to
the following extract OF letter from
Gen. Tannehil's Brigade Major { Mr..
Douglas) on this subject:
Franklin Repository.
"The Pennsylvania Volunteers be.
came in few days after their arrival at
Buffalo, dissatisfied with their situation.
The long concealment of Gen. Smyth's
Intentions excited uneasiness, and con.
spired with the confineme to their tents
at this inciement season of the year, to
produce IN their minds the worst effe cts.
For although nine. tenihs of the brigade,
upsn its arrival, would have cheerfully
crossed over into Canada, in defiance of
danger, vet these causes, added TO the
Indisposltion OF their own General, pre-
vented more than about four hundred
and thirty from volunteering, agreeable
TO Isquisirion made TO ascert~in the
number thar would cross. WAITED up.
on Gen, Smyth With az Official return Of
the brigade, and expressed my regret
that so few had volunteered but the
General observed, that the number was
sufficient, and that the rest would be use.
fui at Sehlosser, and would tend to di.
vert the enemy. Early on the morning
ofths 2Sih uls. agreeably to orders,
marched to the navy-yard with battal.
ION OF infantry, commanded by Mai.
Harriet; upon our arrival waited upon
Gen. Smyth, informed him a detach.
ment OF Pennsylvania Volunteers had
arrived, that the remainder of the bri.
gade would be soon at hand and re.
qnssted to know if Col Puryiance nigh
take the con mand OF the infantry, pro.
vided . sufficient number of his reoi.
nent would volunteer. The Genera
ssid thatIt would be better to keep the
brigade IN a safe place, and the Colonel
need not try 10 get more volunteers on.
lass he Mas sure TO ssta sufficient mum
Der ioT MS command, for we have mert
Een than We went, VIC ATE now iu con
iuston The regulars were at this time
em6arking, snd the General remained
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EXCURSION FROM OGDENSBURG.
Extract eta letter tram Ogdsnsbuyg, do
ted Februarn Z.


ted Fe6rudry7.
Last evening captain Forsyth, COM
msndant at this post, left this village
with about 200 volunteers, part from his
company, part from capt. Lydle's vol
unteers, and the remainder citizens, a.
mong whom were col. Benedic. and 9TH
or gentlemen of distinction. The de-
tschment proceeded in sleighs up the
river TO Morriston, where they formed,
and at 5 O'Clock this morning crossed over
TO Elizabethtown, surprised the guard,
took So prisoners among whom major
Carley, 3 captains and 8 iieuts. also I2o
muskets, 2oriaes, casks fixed ammu-
milton, &c. but no private property was
either taken or destroyed. All was eff
tected without the loss of single man.
Capt. Forsyth was led to this enter.
prize by the repeated aggressions of the
British guards, who had been in the
habit of crossing the river few miles
above this place, and taking the .deser-
ters, Is of whom they had ia Jail at
Elizabethtown, threatened with being
shot. Captain f. being informed Of
this, determined TO effect their liberation,
in which he succeeded. One prisoner
confined in the Jail for murder he de.
clined taking. Capt. F. speaks of the
conduct of the officers and men in the
highest terms of appreciation. Two
British soldiers from Prescott came over
few hours after the return of our troops
with the prisoners, to effect their release.
understand they are all parolled, and
are to return again to Canada this even
ing.
The movement of the troops on the
other sids indicating an attack on this
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WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. 1e.

The bill further TO encrease the NAVY
of the u. States, by purchasing or build.
ing several sloops of war, has passed the
House OF Representatives az also a
bill to authorize the appointment of six
additional Major Generals and six Briga.
der Generals to the Army of the United
States.
An important bill was yesterday re.
ported in the II. of Representatives for
modifying the non-importation act and to
encrease the duties on foreign tonnage.
Its passage 10 doubtful.
The Treasury note bill has not We,
passed the Senate, it having been, on its
third reading, recommitted for amend .
ment.
The Senate were principally engaged
yesterday in discussing the amendment
proposed by North Carolina to the Con
stltution, respecting an uniform mode of
election of Electors.
FEBRUARY 10.
1t is said that resolution will be in
troduced into one or the other House of
Congress 10 day or two, proposing an
Extra oession, to commence in May or
June. Such a measure has for some
time beent the subject of conversation out
of doors.
The committee of the Senate, TO
whom was referred the bill sent up by
the House for regulating the employ
ment OF foreign seamen, have reporte d
several amendments to it, which we On
derstand do not materially affect the
principle fthe bill.