davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-08-18
FROM CANADA.

From the Canadian Courant Of July 10.
To Brig. Gen. JOHN VINCENT,
Commanding His Majesty's forces
on the Niagara Frontiers in Up.
per Cannada. &c.
We, the magistrates and principal
inhabitants of York. his majesty's
loyal and faithful subjects, feel it a
duty we owe to orr country, to notice
in the most public"manner, the sig
nal victory obtained over the enemy,
by the brave troops under your CON-
mand. on the 9th instant-an achieve
ment, history must select as one
worthy Of her page.
However, we may grieve at the
fall Of Fort George, disaster in
fiicted upon MS, by an army, in num-
bers, immensely superior to ours, Il
aided by fleet and powerful artil-
lery, we nevertheless, are fully SEN
sible how much applause is due to
you, .>cn we consider that in the de-
fence at that place. the glory Of the
British arms was nobly sustained
that your retreat in front Ofthc nu-
mereus foe, was effected with safety
to all the troops. with adequate ariil-
lery, ammunition. and stores, and
that without sustaining any loss on
our march, you had taken a .judicious
position, where you have effeetually
checked the further advance OF the
enemy. But sir. peculiar pride in
our country and gratitude to you.
YOUR brave officers and soldiers, en-
gross all our feelings. when we per-
eeive you taking thu greatest resolu-
tons Of surprising the pursuing e.
nemy in his camp, a resolution not
of rashsess, but Of Judgement. as vi
gorous in its execution. as it was
bold in IDEAS prompt as it was
important-not only anticipating by
a few hours the enemy in his medi-
tated attack upon you, bat completely
foiiing him in all his hopes.
We beg you, sir. to accept this
tender of our confidence, and he as
sured, that it flows from an honest
pride in ths glory Of our mother
country, and that however long this
war may be, whatever privations.
griefs and losses it may bring upon
us. we only wish for its termination
in the expulsion Of our unprOvoked
and malicious invaders, in adding
splendor to the British arms, and in
peace, COMFORTING with the dignity
of the empire.
(signed) WM. CAMPBELL.
Chairman and by Ill the
principal Inhabitants Of York.
York, June Is, 1913.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-08-18
lust Received FOX sale
Hv ANTHONY RHODES,

sBoxes of Domestic Goods, con-
tainjas Badticking, Sh,mbrsys, Ging'
hams, Plaid. and Stripes, Shswls
Cotton Threads, few pieces OF hne
quality S.tinetts mixed colors, eiack
ar4 drab colored super6ne Cloth, cot
ton Shifting.
~ STORE
Cotton twist white and colored
Mems and Women's hne and coarse
Shoes
Mems 6ns and coarse Hats
Saddles and trunks
20 kegs of first quality Chewing To-
bacco, long Twist
80 kegs of Peari-Ash
90 pieces blue India Cotton
Cotton, Candles and Groceries as
osual June %
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-08-18

the Republican army. he says that
{. the Spsniarls (Patriots) were mix
ed in with the American companies
and fought nobly; the regslar troops,
and Helisondo's army. it is under
stood, were generally from Durango;
it is believed that the assembling OF
this army is the last effort that whl
be made to prevent the Republicans
from advancing over River Grand.
Gen. Toledo has gone to st. Antonio
to take the command of the army. Il
will be able from the number OF vo-
luntecrs who are joining him from
the United States and Spaniards and
indians. to proceed on over River
Grand Immediately with 1000 men.
DR.. Forsyth. who haslately accept
ed the command Of the artillery,
writes that they have is field PIE.
ces we'll mounted. 10000 pounds of
gun powder and plenty Of cannon
balls and lead. Gen. Bernardo to-
teros has become unpopular: he has
since the battle of the goth. caused
or s prisoners more to be put to
death. Capt. Hecum, who com.
manded company in the battle OF
the goth, arrived here yesterday;
he was sent with an escort to meet
general Toledo. and conduct him to
st. Antonio. He goes offto-ieorrow,
and will overtake the general at Ma
cogdoches, who has there collected
and on the road about 400 recruits
who are going on with him. EXPIRES
ses pass now regularly between this
place and st. Antonio every 9 or 10
days.
Our accounts from Mexico are
not very satisfactory. 1t isgeneraf-
ly reported there that Gen. Rayon's
army has been very successful ; have
taken Durango, Zacataeas, Saltee,
and several other towns: and that
the province Of Quahuilla will all
join gen. Toledo. and or other
provinces will follow their example.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-08-18

Head. Quarters, Kingston July 6,isl3,
Detachmenis Of Indian warriors.eelng
about TO return to their home, his excel
lency the commander of the forces,
cannot suffer them to do so without ex-
pressing the high sense he eBtertains OF
their conduct, in the zeal and prompt
ness with which they have obeyed his
SUMMONS, to repair 10 the divisions OF
the army in active sersice-the skill q
in,repiaity displayed by them in battle,
by which the defeat and surrender OF
very superior body of tbe enemy's regu-
lar troops was prineioally achieved; ana
his excellcBcy has particularly to ap'
plaud the exemplary instance of dlsci-
pine and forbearance, evinced upon that
occasion, by their instantly restraining
from all further hostility the moment
they we're informed the enemy had sur
rendered. The officers attached to the
Indian warriors have distinguished them
selves by their gallantry and good con-
duct His excellency directs that these
warriors may receive on their return
liberal donation Of the usual presents,
and that the wounded and families OF
such as have fallen, may receive dou
BILE proportion.
The superintendent general OF Indian
affair. will Cause this part OF the order
to be carried into effect without delay.
ED. BAYNES, Adj. Gen.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-08-18
ANSWER.
Gentlemen.

Gentlemen,
The very gratifying expression'of the
appreciation of the principal inhabitants
York, of the services of the gallant troops
under my command during the late ope-
rations, and particularly in the attack on
the enemy's camp at Cages on the 9th
instant, shall be Immediately communi.
Gated to, and will be duly appreciated
by them. The merit you so Eatteringly
impute to myself, feel pride in re.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-08-18
FOR SALE.

A valuable tract of I.snd, the soil OF
the 6rrt quality, and al in heavy ,im-
Der, living in the county OF Loudon on
Brsad.run about two miles and hall
above the bridge and through which
the Church and Ok .rosds passes, the
title indisputable and containing about
$50 ,es, which viii be divided ut re-
quired) to suit purchasers, and the
payments made easy. For further
particulars enquire of MIR. John Ma
thias I.cesourg, who will show the pro
perty and make known tHe terms OF
sale.
Richard H.. Love.
August , as"
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-08-18

Report from NORTH Point &, General
Smith. Sunday morning, august Is,
s o'clock.
SAT twenty minutes past 5 A. Nj.
discovered thirty two barges and
boats together at the mouth Of the
Patapsco; some oil them were in a
line with the Eodkin from this place
rowing and sailing. apparently as
fast as they could. down towards the
feet. do not perceive that any OF
the ships shifted their births during
the night; the frigate that shifted
her birth last evening was Joined sy
a snail schooner during the night.
the enemy's shipping now in sight
Of this place is as follows: below
Sandy Point along Kent Island. 8
ships Of the line Z frigates 2 brIgs
and 2 schooners at the upper end OK
Kent Island. razee and one other
ship; about 5 miles higher up, 4
frigate and / schooner: and off Ches-
ter river one brig. Total 10 sail.
The schooner that joined the up.
permost frigate last night. is now
under way Standing towards Kent
Island.
Ibayejust observed a fishing boat
from III, bodkin pick up yawI. that
some Of lie barses in then hurry, l
presume had cut adrift.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-08-18
BOSTON, August 10.

Elizabeth, captain Juan Portilby Is days
from St Barts. July %, lat. SO, long.
81, experienced severe gale OF wind,
lost her fore.,op-mast and lost her
main mast just above the deck, was
threwn on her beam ends, and received
other damage. In the same gale, lost
overheard Swede named Carrot Gar
rotson, who has a wife in Charlestown,
Mass. On the sth instant was boarded
from the Curlew sioop of war. and was
strictly examiaed-had all ner letters
broken open, sc.
The schr. Griader, captain Patterson,
Eliza McKoy, and several other Engllsh
privateers were off St. Barts 18th Jaly,
and had captured several vessels from
the United States bound in.
Two briggs, one of them commanded
by captain Stockings, from the United
States. had been sent into st. Martins.
and cleared-their cargo had been sold
in St. Barts.
A pilot boat schr. from alexandria
had also arrived.
The Swedish ship Princess.Ana, cap.
tain Berg, has been captured and sent
into Saint Kits.
Markets a. Saint Barts-Flour $40 to
22-Beef, plen,y-Lumber, do Pork.
August IL.
At late hour last evening we recelv.
ed the following interesting marine in.
telligence.
Arrived at quarantine, Swedish brig
Ellen. captain Askin, from Saint Bar,s.
via Halifax, 10 days, where she was sent
10 by the La Hogue, and cleared ey pay
ing costs
The brig Ulyssis, captain Dill, OF Bos-
ton, from Savannah, with cargo o.
cotton, bound to France, has arrived at
Halifax, prize to the Majestic, Race
Brig Oaio, OF New York, cleared at
Halifax some tins since, was ready to
sail III few days for Boston.
TIE Chesapeake, Shannon & Success
frigates were waiting for the Dock Yard
to DE cleared.
Five sail of merchantmen from Eng
land Came in the same day captain a
came outcome Of the ships had been
captured by the privateer Polly, Of Sa-
lem, and re,aken by the Recruit qua
brig, of Halifax. The above FIVE sail
Was only part of large fleet which
sailed from England some time since
The Snap Dragon American privateer
had been in the feet, and made great
confusion in it. Signals were up at Ha-
lifax for "a and lrigates, but when
captain A. came out he saw nothing OF
them.
Two vessels are fitting out as cartels
for the purpose OF bringing all the pri-
soner. that remained at Halifax. watch
was about 100.
The J hn Sherbroke is advertised in
a Halifax paper of the 2Sth July, to be
sold at auction.
The letter marqus brig Porcupine,
formerly of Boston, has been condemned
at Halifax, and sold to Spaniard tor
$1,000.
Ltverhoo!, NJ S. July 3.
Arrived at Port Mutton, and Ameri.
can Jabaque boat, with three men-theIr
appearance and inquiries exciting sus-
picion, they were arrested, brought here
and will be sent to Halifax.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-08-18
LATEST FROM NEW SPAIN.
GPriyate Correspondence,

NATCHIroCHEs, July 4 i, 1913.
Within ten days past, several ex-
presses have arrived here from St.
Antonio. and by very many letters.
all eorroborating, we have the most
authentic information-that on the
18th Of June, about 1900 Royalists.
commanded by colonel Helisondo,
appeared before the city of st. An
tonic, and summoned the town to
surrender, and proposed the follow
ing conditions: That 10 or f2 of
the principal leaders of the Repub-
licans should be given up; the rest
of the inhabitants should he pardoned
and the Americans who were there
might be permitted to leave the coun-
try and pass into the United States
unmOlested.
The propositions were received
with disdain-70 of the Americans
and large party of Spaniards were
absent on command; about 1000 were
Immediately paraded, of which $50
we're Americans, and t20 were In
dams. and marched out to give the
Royalists battle, who were mostly
mounted. we'll armed, 600 OF whom
regular troops, with two pieces of
artillery. The RoyaIists ran, be-
fore the Republican army, command.
ed by major Perry, from the state of
Connecticut, came within gun shot
OF them. Perry returned again TO
the town; being on foot did notpur-
sue. The 10th, the camp OF the
Royalists was discovered about six
miles distance and on the Goth, the
army, commanded again by Perry.
marched out to attack them in their
camp; they were discovered by the
Royalists in time for them to form
in good order on a favorable posi-
ton in front of their camp. The
battle was commenced by the Anne
rican riilemen; the Royalists soon
gave way, and fell back to their
camp. which they defended for about
an hour. when they broke and ran
in different directions. leaving their
camp, dead and woundesi, provisions
&c.
Ireeeived a letter from the Sc.
cretary ofthe. Governor, containing
the following account OF the events
of the day. viz. Of the Royalists
were killed 274, wounded $50, takN
en- 67 prisoners, Q standards. 2 pie
ces cannon GALL they had). 5000
pounds gun powder. 1000 pounds
biscuit, rs packs Of flour, 1000 mules
and horses, $4,000 dollars worth OF
goods and clothing, 500 stands OF
arms, 1000 dollars in specie, 600
saddles, Is packs Of salt. besides
spirits, sugar. chocolate, coffee, beans
&c. and 100000 segars.
Letters dated eight days after the
battle mention dead bodies are every
day found round about the battle
ground, aud that not ten of the Roy
a.ists have been found together since.
Of the Republicans, as they call
themselves, eight only were killed
and 20 wounded, one of whom has
since died. In letter / received
from major Perry, who commanded
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-08-18
WASHINGTON CITY. Aug. is.

WASHINGTON CITY. Aug. t6.
Rrfraet of Letter from Capt. Perryfo
10 the See'ry Of tie Navy, dated
U.s. Slcop Of War Lawrence,
of Erie, August 9th.
aIhaye the honor TO inform You
that / have returned from Long
Point without having seen the enc.
nv. Ipropose sailing this evening
in pursuit of him."
Extract sranother letter, same date o"'
latsr in the day
"I have the honor to inform You
that have this moment received a
note from Lieut.. Elliot. dated Gaia
ragus. 60 miles below this. informing
me that he has 50 men with him
for this squadron "a hundred includ-
.ing officers / shall immediately DIES.
match the Ariel for them. and shall
wait their arrival before SAIL"
On Thursday and Friday last.
there were dispatched from this city
to Annapolis, to join the troops col
Iected there for the defence of that
place against an expected attack
go oftae crew ofthe frigate Adams.
headed by their gallant commander
MoRgIs. accompanied by Lieuts.
WApswoRrH. DALLAS. and PARKER;
and also 100 ofthe Marines, under
the command of Adiutant MILLER.
The seamen are destined. we believe.
to man the guns at that place pro
TEN, there being no artillerists there.
Annapolis is so well defended now
that there is no fear of the result of
any attack; and there is this advan-
tase also, under present arrange
ments-that the troops stationed
there can be transferred at mo-
ment's notice, and with great facili.
ty to any ether point on the Bay
which may be menaeed.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-08-18
"WEDNESDAY, AUGUST IS.
Joseph Vaudeville,
Corner Of Nag e fuiJa-r-,treefs,
OFFERS FOR SALE,


Corner Of Kag e fuiJar-,treefs,
OFFERS FOR SALE,
sr waoLEsALE and Rs7NIL,
] Teas-gunpowder' nm
10 or. ehe''s perial, hyson. hyson SKIN,
80 boxes young hyson S .ouchang
So 600 lbs. green and white Coffee
10000 lbs. loaf and lump Sugars
io5 hnds : New Orleans s. MascqVaoo
80 bbls Sugars
1000 lhs Pepper
70 hhds retsiling Mo!asses
pipes, S half pipes and Or CASKS l.
Madeira
5 pipes Sicily Madeira
Is c. casks old Sherry
do genuine old Port
=. pipes Red Catalonia
90 cases choice C!aret
2 butts, 70 half pipes Malaga
spipes, 6 half pipes and 40 Or. casks
Teneriffe
IS pipes real Cognac Brandy
pipes Gin
90 puncheons West-India Rum
Is puncheons and 40 bbls New England
Rum
10 bbis Peach Brandy
IS do WHISKY
500 gallons Old do.
s-hhds. Cherry Bounce
so dozeu Hibberts Old London Brown
Stout
80 bales Cotton
800 To- Bengal Indigo
500 10 Bright Madder
5000 ID. Goshen & Rhode .Is'andCheese
500 bush. ground alum Salt
Mace, Nutmegs, Cloves, Cassia, Pr
mento, race and ground Ginger, Cayenne
pepper, Almonds, Chocolate, Rice, Peas,
Bariey.Ma s,ard, Oil in bottles and TASKS,
Wine and Cyder Vinegar, Glauber
Salts. Bark, Scented White and Brown
Soap, Spermacii mould and dipped Cam
ales, maccauba, rsppee aud scotchSnuffs,
chewing tobacco, Starch, Fig Blue. Salt
Pe,re, Arnotle, Alum, Copperas, Brim
stone, Guupowder, patent Shot, Flints,
Hairpowder, Sifters, Cigars, Demijohns,
Wrapping Paper and Irvine, Corks,
Bed Cords, Leading Lines, Traces, &c
SC.
". B. So bushels fresh warranted
CLOVER SEED.
March s.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-08-18
HALIFAX. July 81.

Arrived, H. NJ. brig Nimrod, captain
Mitchell from cruise, With the Amerl-
can priyateer ship York Town, capt. Ri
ker, prize to II. NJ ships Poictiers,
Maidstone, ard Nimrod brig; also II.
NJ. packet Manchester, capt. Elphln-
stone, from Falmouth, "a days; and ship
Louisa, from Newfoundland, IL days,
bound TO Greennck. The two latter had
been captured BY the York Town, and
were on Sunday last captured BY the a.
boye ships Of war, near Cape Sable.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-08-18
BALTIMORE, August is.
THE ENEMY.
&c hbrth Pomr, rue l4th 1878

I" .horlh Poinf, rug l4th 1918.
" About s o'clock the haze clear.
ed away. perceived another frigate
had joined the feet. At nine one Of
the briggs got u.Cer way and stood
towards the western STORE, where,
/ pr, sumo. it anchored. At 5 P. NJ.
a topsail schooner went from the
western side of the Bay and joined
the feet. About 4 p. Nj. one of tho
ships that lay at the upper end Of
Kent Island "a small frigate) got un-
der way and ran about five miles
higher up, keeping a boat ahead
sounding, shortly after she anchor.
ed ; a schooner supposed to be the
High Flyer anchored close to her,
same time observed boat pulling
as If from the ether ships to the one
just anchored. and apparently in tho
same track, which with observing
the boat to stop at times and pull
for few momenl in different direc.
tons, induces me To think they were
bnoying the channel; the boat af-
terw,artis went alongside the frigate,
and was with three others dropped
astern. where they still remain and
the schr. has two boats astern; also
discovered another barge coming a
cross from the other vessels, no doubt
to join the frigate AMI. schooner
both ofthem bave signals no" flying.
l observe no other movements.
Now in sight from this place, is
ships. 5 briggs and 8 schooners-tc-
tai 20.
Saturday erening,
Aay pest 9 o'clock, s,
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-08-18
Lots on centre Street.
For sale or to be let On ground rent
forever
Sundry Vacant Lots,

situate on centre street, the new street
lately laid OF and gravelIed leading from
Simpsons corner at the turnpike 70 ad ~
to King St. at Hoofs meadow. Some OF
these lot. are in the county of .Aienan'
dria, and others in the county ot ai'AA'
offering choice to persons inclinins %
buy or lease.
For terms, apply to the subscriber ..
his Office in Alexandria. -
December - s"N
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-08-18

/ he Alexandria MuSeu1l,
Is opcn for the reception oil visitcrs'
! ever day, Sunday exceptod1 from
10 4. 81. to 2 P VI.
Those, VINO esteem 1t pleasure,
to pas. an honr. in viewing an assem-
b,ase Of the works Of Nature and Art,
may mere ne gratihed'
AdE,i,tance for.rown persons, IS
cents, each visit-Chidrea, 10 l-2
cents
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-08-18

fertine to the troops. !; with them and for
them, ] offer you my grateful thanks
The appreciation Of our distinguished
fellow subjects will not relax the efforts
which the armyis about TO make to OK,
pei the enemy from our territory and
carry the war into their own.
(Signed)
JOHN VINCENT, Brig. Gen.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-08-18

Daay Gazei.s, 7 Dollars.
Coun.ry Gazette, Doltdrs.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-04-20
SIXTY DOLLARS.

MILL be given for experimenting
w and securing in goal, so that l
get him again, Negro man named
RO& late the property of William
bowman, deceased he is about thir,
ty years Of age, five feet nine or ten
inches high, stout made, of a dark brown
complexion, very full eyes, large
mouth, with teeth very wide apart, a
surly look and manner Of speaking. AS
he has been hired out for several years,
his clothing is unknown He is COO
per by trade, ard works entirely with
his left hand, the thumb Of which has
lately been very sore, the mark of
which may be plainly seen. will give
Fifty Dollars to have him secured in
any goal in. this state. or the shove re-
ward, ifsecured in gaol out OF this state.
Masters OF vessels and others are
forwerned against harboring Or carry
lag off said fellow at their peril.
James Nlsbett Ex'r.
Fairfax County, near 0ccoquan.
April 9 2aWSw.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-04-20
PUBLIC SALE.

UNDER the authority of Decree
Of the Circuit Court OF the United
States, Of the District OF Columbia held
at Alexandria, in the case of Samuel S.
Thomas, against the heirs of Richard
Arell--the subscribers will expose to
public sale on the premises, on Satur-
day the Gath day Of this month at o.
clock in the afternoon, that valuable
half acre of ground, situated at the in
tersection OF Prince and Pitt streets in
the town of Alexandria, on the south
side of Prince and on the east side OF
Pitt street. For the accommodation OF
persons disposed to purchase, it will
DE laid off and sold in small lots OF a
convenient size for building. One
third of the purchase money will befre'
quired in hand, and on the residue
credit of tire aand six months will be
allowed, to be secured by good endors'
ed negotiable notes, and a lien on the
property sold.
R. l. Taylor,
P. G. Marsteller.
Aprils cots
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-04-20
PUBLIC SALE.

BY virtue of deed Of trust from Will
liam Hodgson to the subscriber, to
secure the payment OF debt due
from hiRn to the Bank Of Potomac,
will be sold on Wednesday, the 2 Isl
dsr of April next, at | o'clock, o
the premises,
q piece or parcel Of Ground
Situated on the north side of Prince
street and west side of Washington
street fronting on Prince street g.
feet inches, and extending back and
binding on Washington street 20 feet
inches to an alley Is feet wide.
The terms of sale will be 900 dollars
in hand, and the residue in E, IL and
iS months, with interest, to be secured
by negotiable notes with an approved
indorser. The purchaser to receive his
title when the notes shall have been
paid. {
Thos. Swami,
TRUSTEE.
March Is sawts