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Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-12-23
CONGRESSIONAL.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
DECEMBER IL.

IT,
The Speaker laid before the house a
letter from the secretary ofthe navy, trans
hitting general statement of unsettled ac-
counts in the Office of the accountant of the
navy department, agreeably to resolution
of the house of the 3oth July last; which
was read and referred to the conmittee of
ways and means.
Mr.. Desha submitted the following resolu-
tons:
Resolved, That the committee of Claims
be instructed to enquire into the expediency
Of paying for the Wagons and horses that
have been in the public service.
Resolved, That the committee on Militia
~ Affairs be instructed to enquire into the
exPediency OF paying the mounted volun-
teers' who turned out under his Excellency
Isaac Shelby Gov of the Commonwealth of
kentucky, on the Canada expedition last
fall, additional pay for their horses furnish
ed; and that they report by bill or other
wise.
Mr.. Desha objected to the adoption Of
this amendment & Mr. Grosvenor explain
cd his reasons for offering it; after which
the question was taken on the motion and
lost and the resolutions passed by con-
siderable majority.
Mr.. Wright moved the following reso,u-
ton:
REsoLvED, That committee be appointed
TO enquire into the expediency of providing
by an act of Congress, an uniform mode Of
electihg Senator'S, Representatives to Con
gress and Electors of President and Vice.
President.
The resolution was adopted, and referred
to a committee of seven members
The house then adjourned until to- morrow
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-12-23

Extract Of a letter from a gentleman in
albany. Nov. "a.
Every hour is fraught with doiefal It'd
ings from the North.-humanity groans
from the frontiers-Ha mpton's army is re-
duced to about Wilkinson's cut up
and Observation-Disclosures and re-crim-
ination is the order of the day. Demo
cracy has rolled herself up in weeds, and
lain down for her last wallowing in the
slough of disgrace--Armstrong, the direc-
tor of all this military anarchy, is still here
but chop fallen"
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-12-23
IANTIcIPATEDI

Office of the Boston Daily Advertiser,
December III PM
Latest from PortugaI-The Swedish
ship Mercurious, capt. Brondom, SO days
from Lisbon. arrived at Plymouth on
Thursday afternoon last-A gentleman pas
senger in the above vessel informs, that
official accounts had been received in Lis
bon, that Lord Wellington and his army
had entered Bdyonne, and that is was his
intention to winter the other side of the
Pyrennees-No papers were received by the
above arrival.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-12-23
or An Industrious, sober,

honest NAN, who is perfectly acquainted
with farming. wishes to be employed as an
Oyerseer. for the next year. Inquire OF
the Printer.
December %, 1918.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-12-23
THE GAZETTE.
MARTINSBURGH /:
THURSDAY, DECEMBER Is.

MARhiED, on Thursday evening last, by
the Rev. Ma PAIGE, Ma. JOHN BOYER,
to MISS ELIZABETH ALBuRTIs, both
of this place.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-12-23

Extract Of a letter from an Officer of dis
tihction who was in the action of the | tn
ultimo, to his friend in Winchester, rela-
tive to the death of Lieutenant David
Hunter
can afford no consolation for the loss
OF this line amiable youth, unless it be some
consolation to learn that we all most sin.
cerely lament his fall--and that he died
like Soldier--a Hero. When soldier Of
the 18th approached him, after he had fal.
len, supposing him to be an enemy, he
grosped his saoord firmly NTH a .frown---
but when told by him that he was friend,
he relaxed his hand and soon expired"
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-12-23
From the Fedora! Republican.
FRIDAY. December II.


Again several petitions Of private ma
lure, and few unimportant resolutions
were submitted. We viii not at present
I'LL our columns with the trash which is
daily presented to the house When there
is an occurrence worthy Of notice, the pub
nc shall find it in these columns The
doors were closed before twelve and cont
nuee SO uutif between one and two. There
was then recess until about p NJ when
lie house again met, with closed doors, and
60 continued until some time in the night.
Wnen they adjourned until this day. We IN
ae7stand the injunction Of secrecy was not
aHen or How long is the house to CONT
a1e the veil over their late unhallowed
work How long win they close the mouths
g the community ready to blast their mid
night orgies? IF the house much longer
eintiues the Injunction, we shall not hest
tate to lay beford the world the causes
whch induce this terror of the public eve.
b& we arcently hope that the house will
ad forget. that by the nature of our GO
Sern1lent, it is demanded, that the peo-
pc should took IN upon their dark doings.
Inc people have a perfect right to do this.
ihey will do it. The injunction of secre-
cy mast come Off We mean nothing re-
proachful-But we do mean to say that
Msrs are Fundamental principles of ca
." liberty sUhich must be defended from.
V'oidsion. And as heretofore we have not
oe'itated with our lives to resist that tyran.
ny which would destroy the freedom of
speech, and the liberties of the press, so now
VIC viii not shrink from any danger to re :
s'seand repulse the bold attacks which have
, zen mace, and which we plainly foresee
s "ili De made during this winter upon the
monumental principles of our constitution.
our citizens.
sENATE-Friday Dec. Ia.
CLOSED DooRs-The aecursed yvork Is
.ahs The countryis agan ON the rack,
where' FOR one year, her bones and sinews
A'us' De stretched and tormented.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-12-23

that an express had arrived there from the
frigate Adams. stationed below. stating that
there we're IS sail of British vessels in the
Potomac River, Is sail of wich are large
vessels.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-12-23
RIFLE POWDER,

OF A VERY SUPERIOR QUALITY,
For sale by the Subscriber at his Store In
Shepherds-TOw
Any person purchasing has liberty 10 re-
turn it--ifo on trial they should not be pleased
with the qnicknsss and strength Of the
Powder.
JAMES 8 LANE.
Shephsrd'sTown. Dec. Is, 1915.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-12-23

ALEXANDRIA, Dec. I6.
: "'s sa'd In Washington City yesterday,
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-12-23

JAMES Barbour, Esq has been reflect
ed Governor of Virginia, and Gen. LEVIN
WINDER, Governor of Maryland.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-12-23

The London papers contain proclan.a-
ton addressed by the Crown Prince of Sws-
den to the Saxons, on the entrance of his
troops into their territory. 1t is an interest
ing document, and calculated to produce a
strong impression, not only in Saxony and
Germany, but in the French army. Ac-
cording to the Crown Prince, great dissatis-
faction prevailed throughout the Saxon ter
ritories, and from the patriotic spirit mani
tested, It was expected that 100000 mon
would soon be in arms to assist the allies in
the liberation of Germany.
The allied army is described by the Lon
don Editors as presenting the picture of
family of brave men, who have sworn to
conquer or perish in defence Of the Liberties
of Europe. Upon this rock, therefore, do
we build our hopes of the ultimate over
throw of the despot. How wonderful is the
reverse in this mans fortune: 1t is but few
short years since he proclaimed to the world
in one of his Exposes, that all Europe was
anxious to become " as one family,n under
the sovereignty of the "mighty Charlie
mdgns" Ungrateful children |! The inha-
bitants of Europe now lift their paricidal
hands against their father
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-12-23

CIosED DooRs-rhe aecursed work is
.a a'snea The countryis gam ON the rack,
wnefe' TOT one year, her bones and sinews
A'us' De stretched and tormented.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-12-23

Major General H ARRrsoN and suite arriy.
ed at the city of Washington on Wednes.
day the 18th instant.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-12-23

The Legislature Of Virginia assembled
at Richmond OH the 9th inst when the Co.
vernon delivered his annual speech. The
house have already had under consideration
the expectancy Of assuming the payment Of
that part ofthe Direct Tax, which is allot-
ted to Virginia. 1t is doubted whether the
assumptions will be made. The officers Of
the last session have been reelected.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1813-07-24

I Lieut.. Fitz Gibbon, ON reeonnoiter-
lins the enemy's position, and finding
him too numerous 10 oppose with his
small force, with great presence OF
imind kept him in check, while he sent
land summoned him in the name of Ma
liar DE Haron, and which he was fortu-
|nately enabled to enforce by the prompt
and timely advance of the light divi-
sion OF that officer, by whose vigorous
60 operation, the capture of the enc.
my's force, consisting Of lieut.. col.
1 major, 6 captains. 4 inferior officers,
90 serSeants, drumners, 462 rank
and iile, one f2 FOUNDER, one FOUNDER
Field piece, and stand Of colors was
Elected on the field.
Not single British soldier is re-
ported to have fallen on this occasion.
The Indian warriors behaved with
great steadiness and courage, and his
iexeellency has great satisfaction in
i'earuins that they conducted themselves
with the greatest humanity and for
hearanee towards the prisoners after
the action.
BY his excellency's command.
y. BAYNES. Adj. Gen.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1813-07-24
ROSTON Liz ~

French advice. two days latesi hive
been received since our last. On the
nth May the French Ii. q. remained
at Dresden; but there had been smart
affairs OF advance and rear guard. ma
ny miles in front ofthat city. New. it
was stated, had reached Ban,zen.
which ~ about 30 miles from Dresden.
and ahHnt 20 from the scene Of The
great battle. The French were Icav-
ing Prussia on ibeir left as they ad.
'aDeed and The alice were in the di.
Feet road to meet their rciaforcements
unaer inistoy, from Posen They
wall probably meet in the vicinity of
the Oder. We expect great new from
TIN. quarter every day.
The last French advices stated. ,bat
a negotiation for Peace was on foot
6et"eea Napoleon aud Alexander
" do not belle, it.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1813-07-24
CRILLICNrliE. Lnlx ~.

We learn from Cleveland. b, a let
ter dated the Sd inst. that sixty bDnts.
calculated 10 carry 40 men each, are
in readiness, and Wilt probably take
IN the troops destined 10 cross the lake.
on this day {i5tl1 A considerable
portion OF the troops will probably EN-
bark at Lower SandusiSy we n.av
therefore expect important news from
the norih-west, in a short time.-GIen.
Harrison arrived AT Cleveland Oh the
9Th inst. escorted by Co. Balls squad
ron.
We are Informed from source. that
we deem correct, that the British are
preparing TO abandon Maiden. They
have shipped OF = considerable part of
their valuable efetts mp thelaI /, is
tilousht they VIII go II tie upper end
iof lake Huron, ascend i,er that emD
ties into lake Huron. and heads near
the head of the Qttowas or Grand RI
veF. which ,disemboSues Itself not far
from Montreal. Through this channel
the North West Fur Company trans
part as many of the Supplies Tor the IN
dians, as by way OF The lake. The
passage is bat short. 1--we mistake
not. traders have gone ia bark cannes
by TINS r"ute from Montreal, to 81. Jo-
seph's. at the upper end of Lake Hu-
ran in SIX days.. Ti&mp Of Fame.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1813-07-24
WASHINGTON, July 20.

By gentleman who came up last
night from the Camp. we learn that the
enemy's vessels are proceeding gradu-
ally, but slowly up the Potomac, care
fully sounding their way, in two diYi-
sions ; the first, consisting Of six ves-
sells under the command Of Admira |
'Cockburmt the other, several miles
lower dc"n, consisting OF five sail, I'M
der Admiral Warren. Our friends be-
low are in high spirits, and able aud
wiling to bestow on the enemy salu-
tary discipline, if he comes within their
reach.
4 full company Of some Of the most
respectable gentlemen in Charles eoun-
lty, exempt by their advanced age from
service, yesterday mustered at Piseat-
laway, under command Of WILLIAM ID.
BEALL, Esq. late a Col. in the U. =.
army, and Showed their Willingness to
meet the enemy.
Two or three companies Of Mary
land militia are eneamped about two
miles in advance Of our volunteers, I'M
der 1t Col Thompson.
bC ~ dShib5SOi biub'CtISs dI
elegant company recently raised in the
City Of Richmond, and who arrived in
this City on Sunday last under com
jmand % Capt. Booker on their way to
the frontier, we understand are de-
tached to our camp for the present.
4 SKIRMlSH.
Near midnight Oh FRIDAY night, 10Th
two barges landed at Swans point in
Charles county, about 60 miles below.
with 30 men, for the purpose of plum
dering, it was presumed. They were
seen by party Of the militia and re-
pulsed. There was some confusion on
the part OF the militia, most OF them
having arrived III the course fthe pre-
cedinS day, and not being arranged in
any order An officer Of militia, capt.
Neal, was killed, another wound ed
Mr.. Hanson.) probably by accident
the affair having taken place so late.
Col. MenrOc, with part Of cap. Cald-
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1813-07-24
pleasures to meet tie Enema.

co. Within five minutes after the
express came in, the Executive had u
dopted its measures. a corps Of mount
I'd risiemcu and troopers, have started
lnr FREDERICKSBURG and will reach thad
place tomorrow all SUNRISE. Such
the immense benefit IF mounted troop,
So quick in march ! SO rapid in ex1
cution! Col. M'DoN ell (of Augusta
has gone on from the Flying LaMs
near this city. to take the command
Tents, Sc. sc. are on the way. "
have M fears for the safety Of Fred,
icksburg. Orr troopers will wait un,
the enemy until they see him out of the
PotOmac.-Bs
Capture Of a British barge and creW, =
Eetrnct Of 1t letter, dated .Aottotk. Ja-
ty il,-haT past } o'ctoc&, z. ~.
s. have to annuunce the capture OF
a British barge and crew belonging to
tine Plantageuet ~. this morning by u
detachment of The Princess Anne nil
tia, commanded by capt. Richard Law
son, near the Light House on Cape
Henry.
+" The enemy had been in the prac-
tice of landing frequently at that place
to water, where he had sunk wells.
This morning before day light the mill
tia had concealed themselves behind
The sand hills-abont o'clock. a barge
with brass piece and % men landed !:
the cannou was got on shore, but
sunk SO deep in The sand, they could ii, t
convey ii to the watering place. and
was left on The beaeh--the militia per,
United them to proceed to obtain wa
Ter, when they cut them off from the
boat. and gave a fire which Killed one
marine. wounded two aud the Iieuten-
amt the remainder were made prison.
ers. 81 in number, aud are now on their
march to tiis place. The enemy did
mot discharge their musieis lite tenn
ders. and other boats, were im,ne1'iatc-
-,iy dispatched frum the ships 60 th~,r
relief. when the militia afic. ini,..in,
/ the heat as much as they conld, retreat
ed with their nrisouers, leaving ,hr
canton on the beach.-i6,
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1813-07-24
THE GAZETTE
SATURDAY, JULY d. 1915.
.jYYNCHES
s2OSXCc-

a letter from member Of congress to gen.
''crIan lii this place, says, that the committee
ri ways and means had given notice TO the
house, that before the adjournment of congress
another lean Of FIVE or SIX millions of dollars
would be required for the prosecution of The
war! What enviabie blessings do we no, enjoy
lnnuer the .rise and energetic administration al
Mr.. Madison; and what distinguished bles
sings may we not ever anticipate from having
such rirtuoHs patriots as John G. jackson at the
head OF affairs IN Congress- ~ Well may the =
lmerican people exciainlO Temporal, o liorcs
Wehave seen it stated by respectable author
llty, that the War is To assume = different com
lp!eSion than heretofore Geaaipe operation:
are to be abandoned, and it will, it is said, b,
the future object otthose who direct the War
70 act on the defensive, exclusvely.-If they
do not make u better hand at rebsiing invasion
tlian they have hitherto done at ,npading tn,
lenemy's territory, they had better II ono.
/" Give up the ship"
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1813-07-24
The Public.

3 REhercbS notified that We have
1 q taken J In G. MaosEeid into cur
connection, and that ,he BUT sess in this
Plac W he conducted by him in person,
under 1ne Pissea, firm
NAT. PERKINS, & Co.
Winchester, July u, 1873.
?. 5. We wish to purchase cor mon
Whisksy, and have FFcach Brandy. Sgi-
rits, Rectifed and Common Whisksy Tor
Sale.
n. P. & CO.
Tnlv -
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1813-07-24
Jolly az
'NOIIlE

( ) hereby given, that &c will rreien, q
& Petition TO the next General "a mbjy
= Virginia. pray ing that ia. nav
pats, taking of frua1 the town of Frank.
'ort,'O the county Of Hlmr!hme, certain
OTIS and lands. laid out as part OF the
aid town snd vcf'og tic fnc ~ the
ubscFibers, who Claim the same b., our
laie, in the same manner as if the f,,6
OTIS and lands had never been includ.a IN
aid town.
ISAAC VANME Err
ABEL SEYMOUR.
y = gzz
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1813-07-24

wells troop, arrived on the ground
just us the action terminated but there
was no further attempt made on tho
part of the enemy. We have no,
heard what injury the enemy sustained
but it is said that several dead o,
wounded were carried off the beach
when they retreated.
The next morning they fred seven
or eight shot from one of the frigates
at the house in which col. NJ. and a
part of the troop were at breakfast,
but without effect.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1813-07-24
FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT
AT jF.3SUJN'G TON.

" The annexed statement slIews what be-
iicve is correct list of tie tax on vendors of
merchandise of foreign growth and manuiac-
ttu;e, and doEaS9t'c spirits. Il appears to .hc
that IT is an enormous tax. i was very much
grstfied to iind that very eloquent and highly
Enlightened man. Mr. Cheeyes, vote against the
lpassage Df the bill
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1813-07-24
re are more than loo

In Towns i'll which there are more than 90
families, on retailing OF merchandise, including
Wine and Spirits S95
Wine alone, 60
Spirits alone, 90
Domestic Spirits alone, Is
Merchandise without Wine * Spirits Is
IN THE COUNTRY.
Merchandise, Vine 6 Spirits, SIS
Wine and Spirits alone, Is
Domestic Spirits alone, 10
Merchandise alone, 10
Wholesale dealers are those who, at any
time, shall sell any goods in the package. cask
or box, in which they were importeG--they axe
ito pay 500"
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1813-07-24
BALTIMORE, july ~.

The house of Representative was in
secret session a part of We steTday, and
when they adjourned, they took OH the
injunction Of secrecy Of that day and
the day before, when it appeared that
the subject OF the session was The de.
fenceiess state of the Capitol.
n resolution was proposed for the
distribution of arms 20 the citi1ens of
the District, which was referred TO the
military committee After consider
ing the resolution, they reported that
the preparations already made were
adequate to the emergency, and that
no measures on the part of the house
were necessary.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1813-07-24
very rPsPecIuIyI
Your ob't scrv't.
GEORGE FRENCH, Manor

sTShoUld your Exeeliency deter.
mine, that We are 80 remain here, yor
will have the goodness 10 order o,
Tents Powder, Balls. sc. indeed W,
have nothing with us but good men ano
good rifles.
ROBERT G. BURWELL. Cant
JAMES II. Sewers, Capt.
CALMER CATLET'T, Iii. Cor'
Capt. SambauSh also begs leave I,
state, he is placed in the same situatiot
and waits for your excelleney's further
orders.
WV. WOODWARD, Liept.
p. S. His troops from Shenandoah
county.
L. 5. An express has this moment nj
rived stating that the enemy was will
in few miles of Potomac creek
o'elOek.-ERqtiTer
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1813-07-24

The Senate have ratified the nclnina-
ton OF Nicholas Gray, Inspector Gene
raj III the American ar,ny.....H. T.
Statesman. Mr.. Gray is an alien.
The bill 10 prohibit the Use of Bri-
tish licences has passed the Senate.
and been twice read in the House.
The assessment bill wants onIy the
signature OF the president TO become
a law...Nat. int.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1813-07-24

EXTRACT Of a Utter from WaShington.
The injunction OF secrecy being re.
moved, ] now learn the subject under
discussion was 9 the danger Of the seat
of the general government, and the un-
prepared aud defeneeleOs state Of the
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1813-07-24

The commander of the forces has
great satisfaction i'll announcing TO the
army, that report has just been re.
ce'ved from Brigadier General Vincent
Of a most judicious and spirited exploit
achieved by a small detachment of the
4oth regiment amounting TO IS rank
ana ilie, under lieutenant Fitz Gibbon
aud a band OF Indian warriors, which
terminated in the defeat and entire
capture Of a considerable detachment
o. The American regular army, under
inc command Of Lieutenant Colonel
B@rstier, Of the 18th United States
regiment, after sustaining considerable
loss.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1813-07-24
ALARM IN FREDERIcKsBURG

81 .9bout .Sun-riSe, this morning
{ Friday an EcpreSs arriued from
Fredericksburg and pat into The Gvr.
errors hand the tottoaCtng Despatch.
fredericksburg, Thursday,
July 18th, 2 O'Clock.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1813-07-24

From a respectable source we are in
formed that Mr.. Monroe, the Secretary
OF State, is nominated by the president
to the command f The army of the Uni
ted States and that "a very eonsidera-
bic change will be made in the staff de-
partment Of the army.-Fed. Gaz.