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Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-11-04
WASHINGTON CITY, October 81.
CHAUNCEY-s RUNNING FIGHT.

The following letter, though dated many
days ago, did not, from some accidental
and unaccodntable delay, reach this city
until yesterday, having been forwarded from
Albany only on the 18th, as appears by the
post mark on the envelope of the letter.
Copy of letter from Commodore Chavt-
cey to the Secretary Of the Nary dated
United States Ship. General Pike,
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1813-11-17
From the Boston Palladium .Nou. 9.
RUSSIAN MEDIATION.

The following article is extracted from
Beips Weekly Messenger, Ga London pa
per, OF Sept. s. II states positively ,ba
Lord Walpoie is appointed to negotiats
with our envoys; bur ii il singular iha,
subsequent London papers should be alto
gether silent on the statement, and that
gentlemen who were in London at lie
time, and continued there 90 days af er
wards, should be little impressed with it
and continue uncertain as to the fact IL is
also extraordinary that an editor should
make direct assertions where there is a
possibility of error The Messenger is a
moderate antimiBisteriaI PAPER.
" LONDON, Srft s.
The object of lord Walpole's mission 70
the nor, hern continent is to meet the A
merican commissioners, Mcssrs. Gsllatio
and Bayard at ST. Petersburg, to pegoci
ate with them, under the mediation of
the emperor, an accommodation between
Great Britain and the United States
Lord Walpole, we understand, took out
with him copies of ali the correspondence
in the preceding negotiations OF the Anne
ricans, both with this government and wit
that of France, which he studied with con
slant and particular attention during his
voyage to Gottenburg, where he arrived
on the 18th of August, and having receiy
ed there some fresh instructions from En-.
gland, sailed for the Russian capital"
letter from an eminent merchant In
London, dated September lS, and received
on Sunday last, expresses a belief that our
ENJOYS would leave Russia by the FIRST oil
October, if no British commissioners met
them before that time.
From The w York GazsHe, Nov. l.
We have been favored with the perusaI
of letter from respectable house in Lii
verpool, OF Sept. %, with P. S. of Sept
81, stating, that
BY the papers, you will notice, tha'
Gallatin aud Bayard's mission to St. Pc
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1813-11-17
FROM THE N. YoRx coLuMs1AS.

.1ufhentic from Gen. HaD,ht6n's Hymy.
An officer direct from the army Of Gen.
Hampton, which he left or The 9TH inst.
and who was in the late engagement, has
favored us with the following facts. the
correctness of which may be implicitly re-
ned on A detachment under the com.
mand of brisadicr-genera lizard, consist
ING OF about $50 men, in advance Of Gen.
Iiampten's army, attacked The advance of
The encmy's forces consisting of British
and Indians, who were covered by thick
weod where they had constructed an abba
It's A smart fire was kept up on both
sides for some time, when that of the Bri.
tish was siienccd by our troops. who made
a charge, and the enemy fisd in all lireo-
lions. leaving the abbatis in possession of
the Americans. After the dispersion of
the enemy, some of their skulkine Indians,
from behind trees, annoyed our troops, but
we're eventually driven from their coverts.
Our loss in killed, was believed to be ia
N l5---and from 90 to % wounded. The
Canadians who have come in represent
that of the enemy as much greater.
The British in Canada have made war
u Ia RuSse burning and destroying every
thing IN their way, not only provisions and
forage, but houses, by which the inhabi-
tants are reduced to the greatest distress.
Not single house has been burned by our
trooDs and not an article taken from the in-
aahitsnts FOR which they were not fully
paid
10 add to the calamities inflicted on the
Canadians by their own army, the Indians
have IN several instances murdered the
women and children found in the houses
where our troops had procured provisions,
and had thrown the manglec bodies still
alive into the flames This information is
derived from the Canadians who have come
IN and joined our army
Gen. Hampton has been complet ely sue.
cessfnl IN accomplishing the object OF his
expedition, which was to hold the enemy
IN check, and prevent him from annoying
gen. Wilkinson on his descent down the
st. Lawrence. His intention could not
have been TO proceed to Montreal, until he
should be joined by general Wilkinson, as
nc had no boats for the transportation of
mis- men over the St Lawrence. The pro-
liability is, that before this time, the differ
ent corhs d'armee have effected junction,
and that Montreal is ours
The report that general Hampton lost
MS baggage, &c. is entirely without fouu-
daiion, he has not left behind him
knapsack, or lost SO much as the spoke of
Wagon wheel.
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they had no control. Had one sixth, or
aoy other proportion Of the voters Of coun-
" neglected 10 attend an election, they
would have no right to complain of its go-
ing contrary TO their wish but that one
sixth Of those who do attend, conformably
to their rights, should be deprived of their
votes, would be .. just cause Of complaint
Indeed.
> The return.madc by four Judges, where
there are six districts, cannot possibly be
received as complete return. For in no
part OF the laws for holding elections in
Maryland, can return be made for dele
gates by aless number of Judges than there
are districts in the county. Shoeld II so
happen, that, at the time appointed for the
Judges 10 assemble, TO make out the re-
turn, any one of them are prevented from
attending, those attending must adjourn
from time 10 time, until one from each dis
trict is present And in this case, il APP
pears, they did SO, but refused 10 receive
The return OF the fourth district, either
from MIR Atnold, whom they considered
not duly qualified 70 make it; OF from Efr.
M'Ncii, the next oldest Judge, who was
certainly regularly qualified, If the other
was not. A FARMER.
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tached TO it, specifying ,heweight, number
or measure of every package, &c.
81 All goods of which the bills of lading
or invoices are not in conformity TO the a.
bove regulations, are subject TO a double
duty. tyi
~ These regulations are extended to
all ports in the White, Baltic and Black
Seas, and'to be inforced on all goods from
European ports IN four months, and from
all other ports IN 6 nonths from this day.
EXAMINATION OF GOODS.
~ All entries at the custom- house must
be made in the course OF two weeks from
the day OF the arrival of the vessel &
p In case of retarding the entry, dou-
bic accidence money is TO be paid, say 4
p'' on the duty.
} If, on the examination of goods. q
deficiency or surplus is found, then the 2oS
(cxcusing a mistake with p'' in the en-
Itry) OF the regulations fol- duties BY sea, is
10 be inGorced should even notice be given
made.
~ If, at the expiration Of two weeks,
no entry has been made, the custom
house summons the owner or Ills CORES
eondent, and. il not present, the captain,
and proceed to the immediate examination
and specifications Of The goods. following
the 32S OF The regulations fot duties by sea,
by which one year ard six weeks 10 grant
ed to the owner of such goods TO claim
them or paying duly and charges.
l. s. III case that neither the owner nor
the other above mentioned persons SHOULD
appear, the custom house alone proceeds
to the forma'ity pr scribcd.
81. Petersburg l&' March, 1918.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1813-11-17
WNSHINGTOM CITY, Woo. IS.


A British general order has Just reach
ed US. dated g Head quarters at Montreal.
Oct. 81" announcing that his excclency
the governor general OF Canada had receiN
ed, through the right hon. Count Bathurst,
the commands of his royal lighncss tho
prince regent TO cause to be closely insh.7.
Soned forthwith, FORTY SIX AMERI,
CAN OFFICERS AND NON-COM
MiSSIONED OFFICERS, :. to be retain
ed as hostages for the safe Keeping of
twenty-three British soldiers Closely i'm
prisoned by the American government
that is, the men retained by us as hostages
for the safety of IS American citizens TAX.
en- at Queenstown and sent To England, or
the pretence whether true or false equql-
~ unjusuhable) that they were natives o,
Great Britain. Here is an occasion for ;,y-
log the temper Of this nation Our pre-
sent opinion decidedly is, that every British
officer, soldier and sailor who now is or
ever may be in the United States, might
Iustihabiy receive the like treatment which
is denounced against almost every Amer
can officer now prisoner of war. The feei-
ing of the nation would bear the govern
mcnt out in so decisive measare-thoue.
we do not expect, and perhaps il would
not be right, that the government should
adopt it.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1813-11-17
sALLEGANY ELECTION.

The following article exhibits several
Interesting views oftbe important subject,
which, on the meeting OF the legislature Of
MARYLAND. IS to be determined; AID in the
de,ermination Of which is involved The pre-
servation or the loss OF their elective rights
by Lepeople of this state. We prescp, it
with much pleasure. The high rcspccla-
bility of our correspondent increases ouy
pleasure, at finding him enlisted in support
of truth, justice and the peoples rights.
against fraud and usurpation.-I EDIToR
PATRIOT.
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tcrsburgh IN fo$cd aborative.- I'VE how.
ever learn that there's arc subsequent ngi-
vate accounts from thence totally con1a-
dieting it, and that sanguine hopes are en-.
ter,ained as 10 the result.
tits proper to observe, that as everv
species Of Intelligence, .touchng war or
peace, tends more or less TO affect com.
merciai operations, readers should dricri.
inmate between common rnmor and well
authenticated news. y
From The Bosfon Cenffnei, of .Noy. 10.
LATEST FROM LAKE CFIAMpI,AIN.
Burlington, .NoD. 4.-When the steam
boat, which arrived yesterday, left pIatts.
burg the place was in great Confusion
They had received information thatf,he
British had landed in some force at Little
Cbazy from four sloops and eight row gal.
lies ;-that the militia had been called out
and we're mastering; that the people were
removing in all haste, and great fears were
entertained for the safety Of large guam
uiy OF clothing and provisions for the ar
my, which were deposited at Plattsburgh.
Commodore Macdonough has sailed
in quest OF the English f1otilla; we have
tevery confidence in him; and you may ex-
pcct TO hear great news from this quarter
by the next mails
Posfscrthf.-1he Plattsburg mail has
this moment arrived. 1t confirms the &C
count the British having landed in Cha
w; and they last mig hit captured the guard
boat with 8 men, and 30 battcacx which
9ers lying at Chazy. The fleets are in
he vicinity of each other.
=" Gen Hampton's army has returned to
Chatuaga cross roads; and Gen. Parker,
Who is al Plattshurgh, has sent an express
10 Hampton, to acquaint him of lie land
ing VI the English at Chazy. Gen Par
keF's lady, with many CHEERS, have come
over to this place"
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1813-11-17
FRONTIER NE WS.

The army under General Wilkinson, re-
isforccd by the deiacilments under the COM
pIand Of CoIoneIs Randolph and Coles, be-
gan their movement from Grenasier Island
down the ST. Lawrence, on the 8 st of Oe-
tober. On the evening Of that day, Gen.
Browns brigade, which forms the advance
of the army, arrived at The mouth Of French
creek opposite that Of Gannanoqui river.
This point leaves it in doubt, whether
kingston or Montreal be the object of the
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1813-11-17
FEDERAL MANAGEMENT IN YER
MONT.
From the Rutland aerold.
FROM our ATTENTIVE copuEspoHDrNr.

| l1onffriier, 26th Oct 1918
In my former letter. / stated tcynu sorGs
OF the very extraordinary proceedings q
The federalists / am now enabled 10 give
some other facts equally astonishing Or
Monday last nudge Smith, Judge Crafts
and general Cahoon, presented remon.
| STRANGE to the council, complaining of the
| doings OF the caDpassipg committee, in re
| Iecting the votes Of Colchester, and claim.
ing seats in lieu OF Painter, Dana, and
Fletcher. On this remonstrance the coun.
Gil sent resolution 70 the house, request
ing the two housesto meet in Join, COM
mIttes, TO examine the doings OF the can
vassing committee. The house shrunk
from the scrutiny, and refused To examine
the doings OF the canvassipg committee,
A list OF the soldiers who voted at Colches-
ter, together with evidence of their free
nanship, has been procured-among them
sre several from the town live in, who
have families now there, and have been
trecinen these ten years, TO nay knowledge.
The republicans having failed in every at
tempt to bring about an Investigation OF
the corrupt proceedings Of the canyassinp,
committee, conseptod, on Thursday last
TO SO into joint ballot for the choice of GO
vernon and lieut.. governor.
But here the most unac countable occur.
renee of all took place; governor Galusha
presided. and the secretary OF state was of
sourse clerk of the Joint meeting. Every
member of both houses attended, consist,
ing Of 224 members. The secretary on
counting the votes, declared, that there
were but 22S votes given in, Of which lI2
we're for Chiuenden, and | II for Galu sha.
the republicans being so well satisfied
That there was mischief somewhere, i'm
mediately, drew up certificate, which
vas signed by IL members, declaring tina,
they voted for governor Galusha !, Up.
on this the republicans grounded a remoD-
STRANGE and motion, yesterday, to go into
another ballot; tie members proposing to
add the sanction of an oath to their ccrtif
cate--which was stoutlr opposed by the fe
lcraIists and whilst the question was de-
batting, governor Cbittcnden appeared in
the house, took his oalh and made a
speech
On the ballot for lieut.. governor, the
votes were for Brig nam il2--for Chamber
lain H.. Another ballot took place; but
one of the republicans being sick, had gone
out In the interim, 10 his boarding house
and before he could return the votes were
counted, and Chamberlain declared elect
ed 10y majority of one, to wit one hun
dred and twelve 10 Ill. There hay
ing been IL votes given for Brigham lieut.
governor is, Of itself, strong prcsump,ive
evidence. that Galgsha had the same mum
Der; of course no choice for governor.
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RUSSIAN REGULATION.

letter from Gottenburg, dated the 4tl
August, received by merchan, in this ci.
ty, says, Since the following, the Russian
government have not issued any order in
relation to commerce. Her ports are full
Of British ships, with manufactures on
board, with which they expect to return, as
the Russians will not allow single piece
to be landed.
Extract Of Regulations respecting IMPORTS
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1813-11-17
BILLS OF LADING.

~ In the bills of lading is to be express
ed tie nature and quantity Of goods, and
Z nc contents, weight, Dember or measure
Of each package, bag, box, cask, hogs
head, &c.
D. If the above is not specified in the
bill of lading, then an invoices must be at.
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Ltske was inferred with the n,s sonic no.
nors that the inhabitants generally Ger
man Pharsally, and Lisie, attended and
that the funeralwa larger than any recol-
collected in the western district.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1813-07-22

I. BOSTON, July l6.
Great and Important Negvs!
GENERAL PEACE.
them.

Captain Charles l.. Sargent, of the brig 10.
scph, of Boston, Al days from London, ar
rived at Salem on Friday last, and reached
this town the same evening. He furnishes
the following very interesting and important
iDteligence--yiz.
That on the 2tth of May, information had
been received at Paris Of AN Armistice hav-
ing been concluded between the French and
allied powers, preparatory TO Congress to be
held at Prague, Tor General peace. Minis
ters are to attend this great Assembly from
France, England, Russia, Prussia, America,
Denmark, Austria, Sweden, and the Spanish
Cor,es. 1t is added, expressly, that Napo-
Icon will treat only on the basis OF the treaty
of Utrccht-a basis TO which it was sumised
England would not voluntarily accede, but
which the mediation Of Austria was conceiv-
eG powerful enough TO enforce. From the
mode i'm which this intelligence has reached
us, we are induced TO attach considerable
degree Of credit to it, and hourly expect 10
see it confirmed by the arrival of further
French papers, London Times, May %.
The London Courier, OF May 3lst, (thc
leading ministerial paaer) corroborates the a.
bove important news. 1t adds, though as
we suspected the account OF an armisticc hay-
ing been actually concluded is not confirmed,
yet Bonaparte has offered to consent 10 one,
provided propose! for General Peace shall
bc acceded to, and the Congress actually for
med. Whether the proposal comes from R>-
napartc or from Austria, it is submitted TO US
and our allies in such way that it cannot be
entertained; and it is fit that the allied pow
.ers should no. loose moment in declaring
this to be their conviction. The recurrence
to the treaty Of Utrecht is to impose upon Us
the atteptancc of the principle, that free bot
toms shall make free goods--a principle that
would make our naval superiority OF no avail,
and would at once sign the death warrant OF
all our naval rights. That we can acceds TO
it is not to sc supposed for a moment"
We also find in Relfs Philadelphia Fcde-
raj Gazette, the following letter from Bor-
deaux, in further confirmation
Er!rac, Or letter fr0a BourGfc;sS'i dalsd
May %, 1918.
My last respects to you were by The bric
Orders in Couneil, since which The market
has become natter, and the p'ircs a. Paris
considerably depressed, notwi hsmpr.ng the
victories Of he Emperor, whca, Instead OF
raising the market, i, is now tn. 81 NAY
lead TO a General Peace on the Cot inss,, 3,
il is prssuin-. the Emperor VII aSt prs-
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considered ina state Of more perfect safety
than they have ever been before.
Letters have been received from Fort
George, Upper Canada, at which time every
thing was tranquil no movement having
taken place since our last accounts. The 4th
OF July was celebrated by the Army with
much glee.
July 20.
A gentleman from New-London, on Satur-
day, informs, that there was not an English
ship in sight, having gone up the Sound. He
also informs that the militia were returning,
and that Com. Decatur was erecting battery
on an eminence near his ships, which would
command the river and adjoining ground.
Revolutionary War in South america.
FROM MEXICO.
Extract of letter from Alexandria, Louisiana da
ted June s, 1918.
have apprized you of the fall Of Saint
Antonio, and the province of Texas, and OF
the occupation of that place by the troops of
Bernardo. i was, however, incorrect in sta
ting 10 you, that Salcedo commanded and
was killed in the action. The Spanish troops
were commanded by Col. Herrara, soldier
and gentleman I; Gov. Salcedo remained as
the capital, and after the defeat attempted
to make terms. He was, however, summon
ed to surrender, and written stipulation was
made that he was TO surrender at discretion,
but was to be treated with the usual urbanity.
Col. Montana displayed great bravery in the
action, and was shot while in single combat
with Major Ross, fate much more cnviable
than that of the others who surrendered I!
Salcedo, Herrara, and thirteen others, who
all relied upon the usages Of war, the terms
of the capitulation, and above all on the pro-
lection of the Americans, were secretly and
inhumanly put TO death.-The Americans
who were entirely ignorant Of the Circum-
stances, have expressed great disgust and
horror. The declaration of independence,
which you have, with some alterations, was
read Junta established; and Bernardo made
General and Commander in Chief. Every
thing became tranquil-many young gentle
men have returned here, and most Of them
wish 20 return to St. Antonio. The deceitful
and lreacherous character of the Spaniards,
the doubtful event of the revolution, and the
uncertainty with regard TO tho views and
wishes prevent some. We have Just learned
that a considerable force is assembled near
the river Grande and about Al leagues from
st. Antonio, determined TO oppose, and that
they are now on their way to meet the troops
Of Bcrnardo, who are on their march
There can be, however, little doubt of the
event, as the Americans alone are sufficient
ly numerous TO drive and beat all the Span
iards in the Province. In about three months
they propose marching to the adjoining pro-
vince Of CoquiIa, which is unable to resist
them.
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BOSTON, July II.


Capt. Borges, who arrived here yesterday
from St. Michaels, informs, that OH the 2sth
June, in lat. Al, 81, Ion. So, 20, at o'clock
in tho morning, saw sail from alott, in the
S. Z. quarter. Calm. AT 10 o'clock there
was light brcese from S. w. and at !
heard heavy, quick, and repeated firing,
and saw smoke plainly from the deck, bca;-
ing E.. S. +. The smoke first rose IN two
columns, but at such distance that the ships
could not be seen. The firing lasted about
thirty minutes, and ceased about twenty min
utes when it recommended, and continued
until fifty minutes after twelve O'Clock :-The
whole firing being one hour and half. The
weather was clear and the sea smooth.
Corro6oratpc of an acfion.-Capt. De-
cost, who arrived in New. Bedford On Thurs
day from Lisbon, reports, That on the 9Th
June he was boarded from the Belleraphon,
"a, with frgate in company that on the
next day, 28th, at 10, A. Nj. he heard heavy
cannonadc which lasted an hour and half.
When the smoke cleared away saw a ship
standing towards where the firing had been,
which he took to be the frigate which was IN
company with the Bellerophon; and that the
"a was the ship engaged, but with what he
could not tell.
July 10.
! Late and agreeable from Fort Msigs.
From the Scioto Gazette, Extra, OF July 8,
We learn that the report of Fort Meigs being
attacked is prematue--5oo regulars are sta
toned at Broad Ford, IL miles from Lower
Sandusky, and Col. r. NJ. Johnson's mount
cd regiment at that place. The Gov. who
had used great viligencc to call out the militia,
has siuce ordered them to return home. Gen.
Harrison arrived at Fort Neigs on the 2s,h
ult. The place was in perfect safety. Hav-
ing dispatched Col, Johnson to the River Raj
sin, who brought in some Canadians who said
the British had NOT received the accession Of
Indian strength which had been spoken OF.
100 Indians who had disappered from the Raj
sin, went 60 Lower Sandusky, previous to the
arrival Of Col Johnson, and committed several
murders two dragons in hunt Of their hor-
ses, and family of six persons within one
hundred yards Of the fort were killed. These
Indians ia their retreat arc supposed 20 have
nss,cd within one mile and half OF Harrison,
!, no only had an escort of 90 men on his re-
turn 10 Meigs.
Thus Il appears that the reports OF Fort
Mcics end Lower Sandusky being attacked,
vere premsa-e The fronticrs msy aow DC