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Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-04-02
z'6e Cos:s Of the Var.

The Hon. Mr.. Gray of Virginia, in
his circular address to his constituents,
has entered into some curious, but strict.
iy correct calculations about the costs sc.
OF the war. Amongst several others,
we are forcibly struck with the following,
which We earnestly recommend TO the Sc.
rlous consideration of the Virginia far
mers.
/" If, (says Mr.. Gray) the war should
continue until the end of the year 1915,
Cot which thereis every prospect) the in.
crease of the public debt will amount to
the enormous sum of One Hundred and
Eight Millions Of Doaars, which being
added TO the public debt at the commence.
ment of the war (45 miliions1 amounts
in all to upwards of One Handyed and
Fifty Millions Of DEMONSTRATING seven
teen dollars TO pound avoirdupois, it
would make Eight Millions, Eight Hun.
Gred and Tuuenty Three Thousand Fioe
Hundred and wenty Nine Pounds weight
of silver, would load -Four Thousand
Five Hundred Wagons at 1000 pounds
each, and being spread upon the surface
of the earth, would cover Fifv Seven
Acres, Twenty Five Square Rods ana
Seventy Tue Square Fees!!t Taking
the amount of the expenses of this pre-.
sent year at SO millions "a low calcula.
tony it is--for every day, one hundred
and fur thousand, one hundred and siats
81. dsltars, for every hour four thousand
two hundred and fifty tuoo dollars, an1
for every nsinue Of the gear seventy DO!
idrSty!
Now let the man who is able and will
ling topay his part of this enormous sum
for the accommodation of British Rund
nays, so to the poll and vote for VA,
and Taxes. dick. GaS.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-04-02
RUSSIAN MEDIATION.

The administration prints speak with
some satisfaction, real or affected, of an
arrangement about to be made with Eng
land, through the mediation of the empe.
FOR OF Russia. II IL very certain, tina,
the idea OF such an event, is held out by
the governments They say, tia. instruc-
tons are now preparing for our minister
at 81. Petersburgh, .authorising him on
the part of the United States, to make a
hnal arrangement with Lord Cathcart on
the part OF Grea..Britain, of.he points in
controversy between the two countries.
1t is added, that the negotiation is to be
carried on at St. Pctersburgh in con-
formity to the etiquette of nations which
requires, that the arrangement of dis
pute about which two nations are at war,
shall be made at the court of the neutral
power, who offers her mediatorial SER
vices. Admitting all this to be true,
there is CLEAN of sunshine at last in our
political horizon, bat SO very faint and
distant, that for our part, we are neither
cheered nor zvarmed by it. Allowing
that our government is sincere In its pro.
fessions--that dispositions equally con.
ciiia.ory will be manifested by the British
government, and that no obstacle what
ever, will impede the progress OF the ne
gociation at ST. Petersburgh, all of which
are improbable, nine or twelve months at
least must elapse before peace can be re-
stored to our country by It's rneans.--
Peace 70 be made nine ronths or year
hence, is not what we want. Ii our go
vernmen, 10 sincerely DESTROYS of putting
stop to the calamities of this disastrous
war, will they not propose an immediate
armistice, to continue SO long as this
talked Of negotiation in Russia, is pend
ing! Is this covenant of peace and friend
ship to be sealed with the Siood of the two
nations We hope not. But as to this
reported arrangement at Peters6ur9h it.
SET we beg our readers not TO be too
much taken with so distant and doubtful
a prospect of peace as that which it pre-.
sents. They must not forget that this is
the very season for Gulls, and that every
little bark, that can swim on the pool of
Democratic politics, will have its oar out.
rib.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-04-02
g5ge a8a5stte.
Martinsbrgh, april Q.

La conforn nifty to general orders, issued
at Richmond the Gath ult. the following
portions of the militia of this state, under
the general orders of the 10Th of April
last, are directed to march Immediately
to Richmond, established as the general
rendezvous, viz.
l ne whole of the infantry of the line.
light infantry and riaemen, detached
from the 47th and ss,h REGIS. Able marIe;
ditto Sd regt. Orange do. s2d, Madi-
son; 5th & 34th, Culpepper 44sh and
85th, Fauquier; Seth & 57th, Loudon;
o7th, berkeleyi 55th, Jefferson 3ist
regt. only, Frederick 18th do. only,
ohenandoah--Io Together with the follow.
ing Cavalry and Artillery.
Capt. Cars troop of cavalry. Abe
marie capt. Morris's do. Buckingham
capt. Wilkinson's company of arullery,
Loudon capt. Wilson'S do. Berkeley
capt. Richardson's do. Charlotte capt.
Calland's do. Pitts,lvania.
FieidCescers-- Colonels--Hrnry Beat.
ty, fron The 3ist regt. Frederick Nim-
rod Bramham, ssth. Albemarle Ar
instead L. Mason, 57th, Loudon.
Majors-Andrew Wsggener, ir. 9th,
Berkeley John Edmunds, 44th, Eau
qpier Robert Hill, sad, Madison; Sta
pleton Crutchheld, 10th, SpotsYlvsnia
John Connor, SAITH, Culpepper; Philip
Miller, 9Th, Shenandoah las. Faux
Ger, of the artillery, Berkeley.
Two expresses from Richmond, bear
ing the above orders, arrived in Mar
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-04-02
SAVANNAH, Geo. March 4.

Sanguinary Baale.-On the list inst.
arrived in this port, the Portuguese brig
Corovens, of is guns. capt. Bernard
do Santes, as days from Lisbon--He
informs, that an action had been fought
on the frontiers of Portugal, between
the British under the command of Mar
shall Beresford, and the French army
under the command of Gen. Soult, in
which the British and Portuguese were
victorious--the ground was desperately
commended for by both armies, and the
French would have been victorious had
not reinforcement of the British ar
rived from Lord Wellington's army.
which decided the contest-the loss OF
the British, &c. is said to be 1000 men,
that of the French 5000.
General Beresford was shot through
che body, supposed dangerously.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-04-02

aor unusual. must therefore persist !;
aud whatever suGerings may fall upon the
inhabitants of Lewis, must be attributed
60 yourselves by your not complying with
request so easily acquiesced in.
/ have the honor TO be, sir,
Your most obedisnt servant,
!. P. BERESFORD, Commodore
and commanding Il. b. M. squad
ron IN the Delaware.
To the hon. JOSEPH HAsLET, governor
of the state of Delaware.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-04-02

The Portsmouth IN. H. Oracle of
the 2Oth March, contains returns of votes
for governor from ia towns which give
Nh. Gilman the peace candidate ma
jori,y of 995 over Mr.. Plumsr the war
candidate.
The same paper states that both branch
IS of the legislature, viii be 10 favor OF
peace BY handsome msjorit;cs.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-04-02

tinsburgh on Monday Iast-O ur town has
since been in continual hustle OF prepa.
ration TO meet the call. All are now
nearly ready, aud we understand that on
Sunday next, the troops ordered from
this County, will commence their march.
Capt. Wilson's company of artillerists,
Capt. Mason's riilemen, and company
OF drafted men, subject to the command
OF capt. X. Gustin, are the quota from
this county.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-04-02
March IS.
From the Cefse II use Back.
From NoREcLK.


Extyacs efa letter, daled22d March.
'.The Russian Secretary went on
board the Admiraps Ship yesterday with
Fortesque white, Esq. and Col. Tho.
mas M. Randolph; and returned last
night. Many conjectures as to what
may be the result. Some think it will
produce an Armistice Others that the
obiec, IN going on board was to obtain a
Flag for ship to take minister from
this country to St. Petersburg"
From dnofher-same dafe.
"Col. Randolph saw this day, who
has been on board the English Fleet,
(which lays in the Roads,) in company
with the Russian Consul (Mr. WHITLEY
and Secretary--He says that every thing
favorable is to be expected from this mis-
sion--They have got a passport for an
American vessel to sail for St. Peters
burg to our Minister there to conclude a
Peace andthat an Armistice is expect
ed as soon as information is received from
Washington in eply to the Russian Sc;
cretary's Letters" J
From dnefher---sdme date.
The Russian Secretary of Legation
has Just returned from the Blockading
Squadron his object was to endeavor to
conclude an Armistice and to have the
Blockade raised, preparatory to nego-
citation for peace, which will commence
in Russia and to which place this Coun-
try is to send Minister Extraordinary
for that purpose. The Admiral Cock
berne has final powers TO conclude an
Armistice, and to raise the blockade.
C The Secretary of Legation has no
doubt whatever from the disposition ma
Eifested by the American government,
that the arrangement will take place."
From anosher-4ated March %.
"Mr. Swertchkof says, the Admiral
on this station has powers to make an Ar.
mistice and raise the Blockade, that he
has Informed our Government of it j; and
that it rests with them now to make pro.
p osals, and it is believed here that some
Arrangement will be made, if an ARMS.
tice is entered into without the blockade
being raised"
We have seen other letters from Nor,
folk which state, that Mr.. Swer,chkof
and Admiral Cockburn were the ONLY
| persons present at the conference ano
that sitter their interview, the other gen
tlemen were invited In, but the CONVEX.
sation turned upon other subjects--tha
nothing certain had transpired, excep,
that Gag of truce had been granted 70,
an American vessel TO take out messen.
ger to ST. Petersburg, and that it wa.
believed that the Admiral had said, he
had full powers to agree to an Armistice
but not to raise the blockade, the power
to do which was vested in Admiral War.
rem alone that Ad W. was in Bermuda
and was not expected in the Bay Tor a
| month, or until the reinforcement oil
ships should arrive from England - The
| flag of truce which carried the Russian
Secretary to the feet was granted by
| Cant Stewart
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-04-02

The Subscription 10 the Lean, 10 the
State OF Rhode Island, was 90 600 doll
lars--5o, 600 by ii Newpors Bank, and
10000 by Citizens.
From the Frseman's Chronicle, printed
at FrankEnion, TOhi7) March IL.
General Harrison aud suite arrived
here on Wednesday from the Rapids
The General, We understand, is going
to Cincinnati. The obiect of his pro-
sent tour Is to organize the army intend
ed for the spring campaign.
The present visit of General Harrison
to this part of the country, was totally
unexpected to the people here, although
We are authorised to say it has been con.
templated by the General for some weeks
past, aud was known among his officers.
Ii has excited much public curiosity,
and MANY think strange that the COM
mander should leave the army at such
time as the present. A moments re-
lection would prevent any astonishment
on the subject. General Harrison's ar
my has dwindled to number entirely
inefficient for the original object OF the
campaign. Tho ussnds of the militia
have already left him, and the term of
service of the remainder will shortly ex-
pire. New drafts have becn made in
Kentucky and Ohio to supply these def
ciencies; but we all know how extreme
ly tardy are our military operations in
this state at present, and with what slug
gishness and apparent indifference many
OF our militia officers proceed to comply
with the acquisitions Of the law. Ii il
necessary that some impetus should be
given to their exertions and we SIM
cerely trust thatthe presence and energy
OF General Harrison may have the effect
to awaken spirit of activity and patri-
otism among the militia, and thus revive
the dropping hopes of the western coun-
/ try.
4 The Generals leaving camp at this
time is therefore highly necessary and
can be Of no manner of injury to the re-
naming part of the army, as the fort az
the Rapids is equal, as respects strength
and convenience, to any in America, and
amply sufficient for any defensive ope-
tons. No movement of the enemy,
however, can take place at present--the
roads are utterly impossible, and the
lake is full of broken ice.
Its folly to indulge the fears Of many,
and despair of General Harrison's suc-
cess. lie will gather strength from the
recent adventurous defeat and he must
inevitably succeed, unless the people Of
the western country are lost to every
sense of honor and interest. Should the
campaign ultimately fail, az some Mar
plots have predicted, what would be the
consequence to this countrys II needs
not the spirit OF divination to particular
ize the horrid concomissnts---nor need
the people of Ohio be told that their lives
and property would be in imminent dam
ger.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-04-02
DAVID HUNTER,
ELISHA BOYD,
JOHN s. HARRISON,
JOEL WARD,
PHILIP C.. sPENDLDTON

8. 4th. Resolved, That John II. Coke.
William Gregory, James Faulkner, PHI
lip Nadenbousch, Levi Price, Thomas
Turner, George Newkirk. Archibald
Shearer, William Rush, James Fore
man. Levi Henshaw. Andrew Waegener,
William Wilson, Magnus Tate, Frede-
rick Sybert, Barnett Lee, VIM. Abet-
nathy, William Gfantham. Nicholas Or.
rick, Richard Chenoweth, and John
Burns, be appointed Committee imme.
diately to open subscriptions to pr ovidea
fund for the relief OF the families Of such
Volunteers and Drafts, as may be called
into actual service from the Couaty Of
Berkeley"
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-04-02

Two expresses from Richmond, bear.
ng the above orders, arrived in Mar
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-04-02
q The gentlemen named

10 the following resolution Of the ci,izena
of Berkeley, at the Court-House, in the
town of Martinsburgh, on the 3ist Octo.
Der last, are requested, immediately to
return to some one of the undersigned
committee the subscription lists 10 their
hands.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-04-02
RICHMOND, March %.

An express to Governor Barbour by
videts stationed on the river arrived at
three O'Clock this morning. Two tenders
and number of barges of the enemy had
advanced up the river some distance above
Hog Island, and it was expected, would
reach the Fort at Hoods last evening"
1t their object be a visit to Richmond,
they may accomplish it in short time,
should they not be Burgoyned on the way
--for in their approach to this city, they
may certainly calculate on very warn
reception.
The whole of the 18th Regiment.
Richmond the 23d do. Chesterfield |;
33rd, Henrico, and 74th, Hanover, are
10 actual service, and cannot leave their
position without furlough. They are
trained every third day.
The Louisa Troop of Cavalry arrived
IN this city this morning.
POSTSCRIPT!.!
kJ An express TO TIE Governor aryioed a
4tt'e before IL o'clock to day, bringing
Mef0li0Otng information from, beiow.-
he enemy have made their appear.
ance at Hog Island, and on yesterday
proceeded up the river and compelled
some small vessels to seek security by
Eight AT one time their movements ia.
dieated an intention to come some dis.
sance above the island, but finally, after
eomlngto Swans point, they dropped
oown again and anchored below the bend
OF me isiand-lf they should have the
.asnness to attempt an inroad into the
INTERIOR we trust that we shall give them
g red hot reception.
. we take the liberty Of suggesting
20 mariners and others, the propriety Of
causing their vessels lying down the river
70 return, and al clearing out for ports
nslow ought to be stopped.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-04-02
SPRING GOODS.
The Subscriber is now opening, 1t HIS
Store in Shepherd's-town,
A large and general assortment of

Opfflg Goods,
Bought at the late s. Public Aacf;cn
Sales" to the EASTWARD. for Cssn-- All
which are offered to the Pubic at reduced
prices.
JAMES s. LANE.
Shepherd's.town. April 2, 1918
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-06-01
FRANKFORT. TX } May IS,
INDIANA, &c.

Bv letter: from Vincennes it appears tina,
Capt Hrown had arrived safe at Fort Har-
rison with boat lold # provisions from Vim
cennes sufficient to last that place for FIVE
months-He was gurded BY company of
Rangers, and had his boat fortified On the
recuin OF this company, it was suffered TO
disperse In small, detachmentS by which
means four men were killed and two woun-
ded,in pne encounter with the Indians---two
Indians fell also. IN IN attack made on ano-
ther party three Of our men were wounded
On the asa ult. three men bel nging to
Ftrt Ellison were attacked, ten miles above
Vincennes--two were killed and sca!ped-
abe other male his escape. The Indians
were pursued and one killed. On the 18Th
ult. the Indians made an irruptiou into the
= clement near Corrydon, and killed two
men, They were pursued by Maj. Upton;
ehey stcered toward the Delaware towns -
Tie pursuing party overlook them; but
owing to the iRcaution ofone OK the compa
nv 10 advance of the main body, (who fred
on enc oEthem who had stopped to adjust his
pack) they we're discovered, and the Indi-
ans made their escape.
The last ~. Louis paper, contains an &C
CONT of FIVE persons being killed ~ the Mis-
bcuri Territory, and says very large body
of indians were preparing to annoy them in
the course Of the present month. From the
asrect of tse letters we have received from
the Territories, We view their situation as
very periions. Certain 1t is, that many val.
liable citizeBs and innocent women and chill
dYcn must fall a sacrifice to these savage
iYi0usters, unless speedy assistance SHOULD
BE given tisen.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-06-01
! MILITARY MOVEMENT.


Three hundred and thirty men, listed IL
this vicinity, embarked this day on board
the Frenchtown packets, testined for Sack
c,'s Harbor, under Major TING. Dr.
This gen leman has been foF some time past
the Superintendent OF this recruiting dis
trlCt and has conciItated the respect, the
Friendship andthe esteem OF all who have
known him, byhTs urbane uianners ard DIG.
nified and geutlemaHly department.. His
successes in this district has been highly sa
tisfactory. The above is only the last de-
tachment Of numbers, whoya he has recruit
I'd, -, -
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YRNrUCKIANS :

The batteries If the enemy who beseged
Cen HARRISON have been stormed; part Of
their Gamma have been taken, and The ba-
lance spiked. Tie valor displayed by your
brethren ~ this affair has been honorable.
Bot their ardor has carried them too far,
and many OF them have fallen iAto the hands
Of the enemy.
a Regirbent Of Mounted Men will march
In few days from this state for tue from
ticrs.--Ihe state Cf Ohio. with a prompti +.
tude which does IL hopor, IS in motion
Their Governor is now at tie head Of a con-
siderable army marching Tor the Rapids
Before the tre0ps could D. r$issd and argan-
led IN this state, he will have Joined Grne-
raj Harrison, aud the enemy viii De driven
from Fort Meigs, Is tEcy have no. already
abandoned it.
Sh JulA your country call forsh additional
force 30 carry the war into the heart of the
euemy's cO0iltry,l know you viii with a.
lscrity Usrch 10 avenge the blood # your
biSiareu. IN tue mean tine keep yo0r
arms IL order. progide yourselves with am
muni;ion--ict =. ar JonHg mea be ready to
turn O4t AZ The shortest notite
ISAAC SHELBY,
frankfort. May 1871, 1919.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-06-01

tn- cer~~ony vso conaus;ed with dccorom and
. ..i,is..tv etiquette homer. pie TO the army.
The ioiiow'ng was the Greer ol tse FUNERAL
procession
Major Johnson, MARSHAL.
! -Four field pieces taken from the e,,emy.
Estort con- nsiI't.d by. colonel Miller.
( Aiusiu.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-06-01

set fire 20 the house, in consequence ut @ioh.
sevea of the Of. Snders being the whole mum
bcr collected, were pat to death.
Ii these steps have been actually taken
(of which l think there is pretty good evt-.
dence) they certainly Indicate dispos ton
IN the Indian authorities, to preserve peace
with the United States, although we might
reasonably look. perhaps, for q more regular
mode of atfording satisfaction To our injured
citizens.-Bat on the other h aud it is to be
considered that the agsressors have proba-
by numerous family connections who may
be disposed to support their Cause and add
,o the humber of 'tkose who will listen to
Spanish suggestions, ii any such be actually
made. Shouid this be the case; should ans
considerable number engage in hostile inca
cures, before the United States have AN OPP
portunity ofeni,sting the wariiSe spin, of
the CrseS nation itself in their own favor,
there dCea not seta 20 be ANY speedy rene
dy for the dangers which Will menace, the
al acSni Settlements, bur the employ ment
OF q competent force ct Choctaw Indians.
These would really turn out oa the i,syita
zion of the American government, in n,im.
bcrs fully competent TO rep ess and punish
the Creeks: but whether there be any au-
thprit, vested in nur com napsiiay general.
10 avail himself of this aud, IN case OF nc Ces-
sitv, is Il pjint concerning which I have ne
inf,Nln a i<l
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-06-01

sometimes only OF. pulling. whilst the
othets were Gdeav~.iTg 10 shir,u them
selves fiota the balls ibases., it. H. the opib
on OF Captain Hussey, tsis.S ii ,,eir pow de-
had NOT been expeuecc, they wcaid have
succcedcI u. hesting them ot.. I hvS dis
charged two rifle bali. at the nelsgaaE. bu,
ueither of them told /; one OF che pr,vateers-
m~u WAS wU1nded M the arm, and balls
passed through the hats of two others.
Mar. Belt of The United States NAVY, was Il
passenger in The Planter. u hon they offer
! sd to parole, bet he declined it. I'hey re-
fused to give up the negroes of Mr.. Jenkins,
aid he resolved not to leate them, although
much indisposed, and is consequently taken
ioff in the privatcer, They said tiaev had
positive orders not 70 liberste slaves. Capt.
liossey's four negroes are also taken of in
the priva,eer. Captain Hussey, Mar. N al
| Ton, (nate9 and Mr. HarI, got tn The beach
| in an oldleaky boat, which was gwen Them.
/ Tie prSatcersr,erf said they he'd taken 3
.Dr 4 vessels under Spanish so,ors, and ir
tended to return home-they may not
! however. be in such haste to return. as
jthey would wish believed The Roth
mounts guns, and had on board when the
Planter was taken, aecut 20 mer.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-06-01
Congress-.
IN SENATE.
HrNnesNaN,

tFcdnesdGy, nay %.
The President laid before She Senate a
report Of the Secretary for the Department
OF War, COMP rehending statements of all
the trestics held with the Indian tribes res
pectiYely, since the 4,h March 1889, rela
tive TO he purchase Of the lands, che amount
of purchases end annuitiss, with the amoun,
n goods and money expended in carrying
such treaties into effect made conformably
to esoIution of the So ate Of the 30,h De
cember 1912, and the report was read.
Thursday, Nfsy 81.
Mr.. Smith and Mr.. Goldsborough, Of Ma
ryland. and Mr.. German. Of New York
appeared and took their seats.
On motion of Mr.. Campbell, it was resell
red, that 81 much Of the Presidents Mes
sage as relates TO our intercourse with TO-
reign powers, was ordered to be referred to
a committee of seven, consisting oe Messrs.
Campbell, Taylor, Chace, Saith, VarnuIn,
Ero N. Dana
That SO much as relatesto the naval es-
Enlistment be referred to a committee of
rye, consisting of Messrs. Smith, GailIard,
Gilman, Howell and Cuts and
That so much as relates to the military
establishment, be referred to com mlttee OF
five : Consisting Of Messrs Anderson. Var
num-, Smith, Leib and Hunter.