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The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-11-16

arms In Plattsburg every person having
the means to send off his family, furnitlie &
effects, is improving it. Several families Of
women and children arrived here on Wed
nesday night in the steam boat, some have
gone further south.
We are momently expecting to hear
,of a desl hra,e engagement. Having the
utmost confidence in Com. MD, nough, we
fear not the result that the American char
acter win be furnished by himo the brave
crew under his command.
az Since the above was in type, we
have had information from our fleet, as late
as last evening, all was sa:e--the six scows
which have been dismantled and their guns
taken on shore, are again mounted and
have joined the fcet. which gives us the su-
penority in number Of guns.
FROM THE NORTHERN ARMY.
Extract Of aaietter from an officer in ths
army, dated Grenadier Island, Oct. 90.
Here We are. at the east end of Lake
Ontario, pelted daily with the ineNh aust
bic rains that seem to be collected and
poured upon US, from all the lakes and
swamps from this to lake Superior. We
have indeed for nearly a month been expos
ed to such torrents, as you have no idea Of
III your part of the world. In consequence
If bad weather our troops from Fort George
and Sacketts Harbor have been scatter Il
every where along the coast. many having
STAYED their boats but most of them have
now arrived here.
"Thus you see how the best laid plar
may be frustrated or postponed, by the wea
Their. Gen. Wilkinson had drawn most o.
the troops out Of Kingston, up to the head
sf the Lake, and intended 30 run down IA
|pidly and attack that place, thus e.iptied
but the dispersion OF our boats by storm
bsifed this fine scheme. hope, however
1t is not defeated. l pretend not to know
what new measures new events may pro.
duce, but seeing that our com tnander il
chief arrived here after the fine season wa:
gone, ne ought MOTTO erhect thathe can oUeT
came nature, 81 b. ing back in qsinter Tie eji
nortunities of summer. Had his predeces
sors performed their duties. our army woult
not now be shivering on confortiess island
Yet know the general feels the necessity
of striking blow, and he svW strike lOhe7
is is practicable,
" Considering the copious and nnirter
rupted rains, cur troops are healthy an,
spirited"
p. S. elf we attack Kingston, after al
lowing the enemy SO much time .or prepa
ration, anticipate tremendous Contest
Fresh troops coming cut OF warm dry bar
racks, have great advantage over I wea
Their bealen army yet doubt not We shal
be victorious, meet them when or ~her
we may. Wig.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-11-16

Platte6rrg, OR. SU.--The las, -. 90 er,-,
General Hampton is down to the eStb ;os,
at which tine lac was about twenty 80
n,iies INTO tine enemy's country, down the
ChAte%Ggay river--report says his advan-
Ced gnato was attacked by the enemy. hnt
iin'''lY drove chem CT at the po;nt Of th.
bayoGct. 70 INC
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-11-16
Brig. Gen. Claiborne.

So. Lonis, Ocs. Q.
n few DAYS ago, letter was received
from Mr.. Williams. principal hunter he
longing to the Missouri Fur CofnDanv dared
Caniaa village. Williams saws. thar tweu-
" men belonging to- the Missouri Fur Com
panv, We're sent some time ago - hunt and
trade WIN the Indians III that part Of the
country Where the Arkansas, Rio del No-d.
yellow Stone, Big Horn and Coinrnl,ia II .
tnep source Unsuspicioas Of danger. o.d
whbe ~ The peaceable pursuit Of their busi-
ness they were attacked by a party of c,na-
na'rds, who killed thirteen and sent the re-
NAMING seven, prisoners to the Mines.
MIR. w. also says that whilst trap,;,g
Beaver On the head waters, of the Arkan
sas, he met with a Spaniard, who informed
him that ten Americans were taken w bv
toe Spanish troops at an Indian vilIgre II,
the ne 'gh6orhood of st. Fee. and sect nri
soBers to- the nireS. The date and p,mb.r
Of men alluded to in Mr.. WIS statenen,
corroborate with the time that ten men les,
tnis place, with the inteotion of visiting tbe
Internal provinces Of Mexico, and endea-
voring to open a trade with them nv the
way OF Missouri, &c. We are as,onished
at the barbarlty exercised by the officer
who commands AT ST. Fe towards these men
FOR We know that they bore letters and
"'"eI eVru'hDSS Va diSlr pursuit being pure
y commercial. strong hope is INDUCED
here, that government win do sorne,b;no 20
wards their liberation. For the Information
OF their friends, We annex list of tbeee
unfortunate men. Messrs. Baird and
5hrieves we're from Pennsvlvania---M NJ
Knight, Cook, Mines and Chambers from
Tginia------Alleu from Massachnqette.
fanm. 4 haieF, from Kentsckv, aud an
ishnan, q TIE name of Michael N'D,
nougb. With a Spanish Interpreter, deri
z2n Of -, Charles
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-11-16

In NAV last, the boats of the British fri.
gate bachante, captured the town of Harla-
oayo, ON the coast of Dalmatia, in the AdrI-
atic--destrcyed battery of guns, put thS
garrison (atout 200 men) to fight, and bro't
eft The governor and his suite, prisoners
a convoy of7o sail, (the objec, Of the exoe-
dIhon,) being at anChor at Eosi Grade. es-
capped during the attack on the town. On
the 18th Of June, convoy Of 25 sail. was
attacked under the town Of Guibia Nova. ID
OF them brought off. and the rest DESTROYED.
The British had in these affairs, S killed
and wounded.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-11-16
.N1eranorin. Mn II

:, 'IIFtuHUTlu, Won. 70
by respectable caotain VINO arrived
Yesterday morning from Leonard Town. we
naFe received the d'sagreeablo ne that
ne Sioop ouintcssencc and schooner Alex
andria, Baltimore packets, laden Win &C.
and merchandise from this place 70 the
head OF Elk and Baltimore. and the scl,r.
John IRON Georgetown TO the same places.
'aden with Hour, were Captured by the enc.
my on FRIDAY night last in ST. Marv's.
lfotomac') where they had put in for safety.
HeT4IH
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-11-16

We learn, with hish satisfaction. that th,.
President oFthe y. States has Conferred the
office ofcoi!cctor of thc. Revenae for Inc ci-
tv and county OF Baltimore ui, s. erh,n II.
A3oore; ESQ. WHO so CALAMITY distinguished
himself la the battle at Ycrk. Mar. h,t.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-11-16

MILLEDc EvILLE. Oct. 81.
The whole OF our army has entered into
the Creek nation. and we are assured will
march in few days against the hostile lt-
diaus.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-11-16

Hon. WILLIhM JoNEs,
Secretary 81 the Navy.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-01-08
Dancing School.

THE subscriber respectfully submits
i to the Ladies and Gentlemen Of
Martinsburgh and its vicinity. his in
tention of opening q DANCING
SCHOOL, wherein will be taught the
most fashionable Dances. He will com
mence as soon as twelve subscribers shall
have been obtained. He win attend
during two months. and teach two days
every week, morning and evening"
Cotillion Parties will also be given once
a fortnight, for the further advancement
of his puplls.-Pricc of tuition, $40
a quarter. ]. A.. XAUPl.
N. b. His FENCING SCHOOL
will commence on the 10Th of this month.
He will teach ca Tuesday and Wednes-
day in every week.
- A subscription paper will be left
at the bar of the Globe Tavern.
January 8. 1918. n
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-01-08
Land for Sale.

THE subscriber wishes to sell the
i LAND on which he now lives, in
sight OF Buckles.town, on the main road
leading from Martinsburgh to Winches-
ter, containing about sixty acres OF the
first rate lime stone land about nine
acres of which are in timber, the balance
cleared, under good fence, and in excel
lent farming condition-thirty acres are
sown in clover, from which q good crop
may be expected next season. There is
a small apple orchard on the tract, and
a variety Of other fruit trees. On It is
a very comfortable and convenient dwcll.'
ing house, kitchen, smoke house, barn
and stables-excellent water is quite
convenient-The situation renders il
very eligible for a store or tavern /; or it
would be a favourable place for . black
smith or waggon-maker-An indispusa-
Bile title will be given. The terms will
be made known, and the property shown
to any person disposed to purchase, on
application to the subscriber on the pre-
SAMUEL BUTLER.
January 8, 1913. \
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-01-08

THE toaowing, # nos taken up N three
months, 1oiH be sens to the General
Odfce as dead Letters.
7ADOCK Blamer, Michael Burk,
l. George Barnet, near the mouth of
Opeckon, George Bolye.
The Widow Cline, Alexander Coch.
ran. James Callen, Samuel Chinoweth.
George Dugan, Mrs: Eliza Drinkcr.
Mrs. Mary D:lworth, care OF William
M'Coy.
John Fobis.
Peter or Jacob Gardner.
Josiah Hedges, Richard Horner, Jo-
nathan Hoover.
John James, Mrs. Ann Joye.
Johnson Moone. Gilman Moone, the
Widow Sarah Mitchell.
Mrs. Potts.
Peter Rinard, Arch'd. Randolph, Esq.
Henry Sphar, John Sanders, Dear
Henry Payne's. Zachariah Sanks, Ste
phen Stilwell, Conrad Seathamer, care
of Conrad Kounselsr, John Shelton,
Josiah Saurman.
Thomas Turner, care of Anthony
Turner. John Turner.
Elijah Williams, near Daniels mills,
William WILSON,, neal Martiusburgh.
George Zeiler, I" IN care IF Esqaer
Care"
VIM. SOMMERvTLLE, P. NJ.
Martinsbuyph. Ian Isis
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-01-08
Congress of the U. States.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MONDAY, December %.

MONDAY, December %.
An engrossed resolution for giving Me
dals, sc. to the officers of the Constitution,
United States, and Wasp, was read a third
time and passed.
The house resumed the consideration oil
the bill supplementary to acts heretofore
passed on the subject of an uniform system
of naturalization 1t was on motion of Mr.
Lacock, reconlmitted to a committee OF
the whole house for to morrow:
TUESDAY, December 90.
Mr.. Williams, from the committee on
military affairs, reported u bill making
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-01-08
CARD.

a IL those in arrears TO the subscri-
"A Der are earnestly requested 10 dts
charge their respective balances--Thc
utility of this must be obvious TO every
one, as it viii enable him to supply them
on better terms than il they withheld
his funds. To his punctual customer
he tenders his most grateful thanks, and
assures them, nothing will afford him
mote pleasure than to serve them at all
times with such articles as they may
want, on the best possible terms.
JAMES S. LANE.
Shepherds Town, Jan. 8, 1918.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-01-08

1sAkEN up BY the subscribed. living
i on Back Greek, Berkeley county,
a dark red STEER, supposed 20 be four
years old last spring. marked with : crop
off both ears, and . stump tail; no other
mark perceivable-sppraised 20 fourteen
dollars. The owner is desired 10 prove
properly, pay charges, and take him
away. HENRY EVERHARr.
January 8, 1918.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-01-08
Engagements near Aulotchepard.

EngqgementS near 4datotchepard.
From accounts received by the way of
Augustine, and likewise from Col Hawkins
the Indian Agent, it now appears that the
number of Indians in the first engagement
was about $50 in the second Including
negroesl upwards of o00-That king Payne
was MORALLY wounded, Bow-legs 1.-THE Sc
cond in commando shot through the arm
and thigh, and had his leg broke-that
three other principal chiefs tamong whom
was the young Governor) we're SLAIN and
the whole number of killed amounted to 40
besides a great many wounded. 1t is like
wise stated by a gentleman who has lately
passed through the nation, that three OF
the upper Creeks had returned home, Who
were wounded in the above mentioned bat
t,e.-I6id.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-01-08
E@tract Of a letter from Nerv Orleans,
aated Nopember 80.

"Thc electors for President and Vice.
President. have been chosen this day,
aud being advocates of the present mea.
sures of government, will doubtless vote
fer MI. Madison.
1t is stated here this day that the U.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-01-08

"Amicus" has been withdrawn by the
author. ~
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-01-08

50 The petition of sundry inhabitants
ofthe Topn Of Marttnsburgh, az Berke-
ley County, praying That a Law may
pass, preceding for the better govern
ment and police ofthe said Torn," has
been reported reasonable by the committee
to whom the petition Uas referred.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-01-08

We understand that, in pursuance of
what he has for some time past contempla-
ted, the Hon. PAUL HAMILTos has resign
ed the Office of Secretary of the Navy.
National InteItigeacer.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-01-08

- Mr.. PAXTON is expected to preach
in Marnns6urgh on Sunday nert-as
the Failing Waters, on Sunday The i7ih-
and at Tuscarora, on Sunday the 24fh
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-01-08

The House of Representatives OF
Pennsylvania, have voted the building OF
j frigate for the use of the u. Ssates.-
On taking the question, the yeas were
70, nays 20.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-01-25

would be wanted would NOT be above time m
fceed sixty days. n We
the requires explanation Ne
the opening OF new road from Taos ferry o
that those would yield than
o' enormous appropriation made
AS .hs designed larger
PC appropriation ought BE limited
[easur! 70 geo dollars and further hereafter:
consideration
United
TO Norfolk in fsoand Tor the quota militia of
STATES during the last Without pretending
Is OF opno that if of the obee;on DC
(f the United States, i'll founded tAN
Of 'his committee that is not ezpeden at this time lessen
fnmee that tits eXpedent in
en on the d each and
" be authorised bylaw effect accommodation
ia, exceed not sixty days. -
the Richmond,
.iton directed be paid into he treasur -
Ehe
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-01-25

der Gen. Topper, on the 18th ult. He states
that Cen Topper having been apprized of the
position of the enemy $500 British regulars and
. or 700 ndians) ordered a small detachment
IN advance to communicable attack, then to re-
treat keeping up a fdnnv tise; which induced
the enemy incautiously o pursue until nearly
surrounded by gen Tuphers principal force.
AZ TINS moment the General ordering charge
the enemy were with considerable slaughter re-
pulsed IN all Quarters and completely put to
flight leaving Ii or S British, and 20 or 80 In
dams on the field, exclusive of many who were
killed in crossing the river, into which they
Precipitately had TO plunge, being the only al
Tentative the vanquished had OF escaping and
that too by swimming.
TECuMSEH the nnted Indian Chief and
Brigadier General of his @ajesty's allies was
taken prisoner and is now in the town of Frank
linton.
1t is worthy of remark that the conduct OF
the British was dastardly in the extreme, IS
they deserted their tawny brethren and wort ny
allies the savages, without the least opposition.
consequently if any credit can be attached to
the enemy in the action icApusi be attributed to
the savagcs alone. ~
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-01-25

Alctter from an American gentleman Of much
rerpectsbility and information, to his friend in
this city, dated at Paris, Nov -, contains the
following remarks in relation to the state of our
affairs with that country:
"This government seems now TO be serious
in its proposals for settlement of all difficulties
but the Cordian knot is va united. what will
you ssy to cases of -yessefs epmpromised under
English coyoy, or eondemnstl, by the Council
of Prizes, as enemies properly IF the ques-
ton were simply whether it were really Ameri-
can, and this to he decided by American com.
missioners, there would be no obstacle to the
formation OF treaty. Indeed hope thatthere
will be none" H..
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-01-25
BY Last Evenings Mail.
New YoRK, Jan. 10.
NETWORK BLOCKADED.

NEW-YORK BLOCKADED.
Capt. Bartlett, who arrived here last e.
vening in the schr.. May Flower, informed
US, that the British line of battle ship Polo
tiers, Maidstone, and Acasta frigates, and
Sophy brig, were all Yesterday off Sandy
Hook, and that the Poictiers last evening
at sun set, was not more than miles from
the Light House.
From Capt. Bartlett, and several of cur
pilots, whocame up from the Hook last e.
vening, we learn that the above squadron
captured five vessels yesterday, viz
Ship Slenus, bound to Charleston.
Schr. Syren, do. do.
A long low black Brig ,,deeply laden, with
out head, inward bound, and supposed to
be from Philadelphia.
A schr. said to be from Richmond, and an
inward bound Sldon-la q
The schr. Syren. wasA imme diately armed
and manned. and yestenlay game within
Sandy Hook Bar.
Returned last ecening. On consequence OF
the blockade of our harbor, theEhips Atlas,
Coffin Howard schrs. Sarah. Williams /;
Eagle; Young I1olkar, WATSON, Indian Hun
ter one other schr. and the sloop Sally, e
vana, all bound to the southwark.
The ship Orient, and schr. Federal, wen,
to sea.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-01-25
WAsn1weror Cry. Jan. g


In the Senate yesterday, the bill for raising an
additional military force for one year was fur
Their disclosed, and motions to fiji the blank in
the bill occasioned by striking out the words
cone year." with five years, three years, aud
eighteen month, were successfully negatiycd.
Tie bill is yet under discussion.
1t is worthy ofremark, that every Senator Of
the U. 5 is now at his post, with the exception
of Mr.. Condt, who has.becn, some tine confined
by severe illness.
In the House, the report of the committee of
Ways and Means, on the petitions of Commo-
dore Barney and Stephen Kingston, was rcvcr
Sod, and bill directed to be brought in for
their relief
message was received from the President
Of the U. S. transmitting short correspondence
between the American agent at Halifax for pri-
soners of war, and the British Admiral, and
also letter from Com. Rodgers, respecting
certain impressed seamen. These papers, to-
gether with detail ofyesterday's Congression-
al proceedings, omitted to-day in order TO make
room Tor the whole of Mr. Q'tincy's most extra
ordinary and unjustiiabc speech, speech e.
quaIly Reproduced By friend and foe, shall APP
pear.in our next Nat Int.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-01-25
Na,giuia Le.sEsIaiure.
HOUSE or DELEc 4TES.
January 81

A report of the committee, appointed TO
examine the statefpf the Bank Of Virginia,
was read as follows: 90
The committee appointed On the part of
the House of Delegates to.aet Jointly with
committee from-fbc SeIiate in examining
into the state'and conditionsof the Bank of
Virginia.have according toorder, perform
ed that duty, and RESPECTFULLY submit the
following report,
The books of the Bank, and statement
exhibiting view of the various subjects con-
templated by your resolution, were submit
ted by the President to the inspection of
your committee. From an examination of
them, they have derived the most satisfac-
tory evidence, that the operations of the
Bank during the last year, have been pru-
dent. judicious and profitable, and that its
present condition is neutrality-suspicious..
Justice requires ofyolirc bmmttee toadd,
that the President and Directors of this
Bank, have not been Gnmindfu Of the pre-
sent political stateAof our coafitry. They
have made patriotic and liberal advances
of money to supply the,demand of the Gene
raj Government. IN June last they subscri-
bed two huudred thousapd dollars to the
loan of eleven millions authorised by Con-
gress. s4n November they loaned to the
General Government two hundred and fifty
thousand dollars, for one year at an inter
est OF six per centum per annum, PAYABLE
quarterly. And in addition to this they
have contracted teutaiSe one hundred thou
sand dollars of the Treasury bills of the u
States, payable at the S,idzof one year, and
bearing an interest Of FIVE and two ffths per
centum per annum. Thus, with charter
ed capital of only one million and an half,
they have loaned to the u. States, within
the space of few months, five hundred 3,
fifty thousand dollars.
On motion of Mr.. Bisekburn,
Ordered, That the said report be laid
upon the table. -
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-01-25

The bill contemplating compromise Of
the Yazoo claims. having passed the Sen
ale, Yesterday came before the House OF
Representatives. A motion to reject the
bill OH its first reading was negatived by
majority of four votes only. From the lean
ness of this majority, among whom we be-
1icve are several unfriendly to the principle
OF the bill, we are induced to think that
the bill will not pass. 10.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-01-25
FOR SALE,
A Tract of Land.

In the county of Ienrico, 10 miles below Tho
City of Richmond, three quarters, of mile ON
tha south side Ids Of the Hampto4 Stage Road,
containing 2Sl acres-1lere isfa strong we'll
ehaf, uweilng hous8 Afcetby 10, with
are three rooms andf4 passa& on the lower
floors, and two rooms<and Rssare nm the mn.
per foors-and othef CONVEX fen, houses, with
two Apple Orchard of thr Ting choice fruit
Trees, containing kfveylaSen in each Orch.
ard. This Land wdild be >haadsome sum.
mer's Retreat for any genJ eman tint resides
IN the Ci'y OF Richmond, hioh will be shewn
at any time. and bSrgam made of the sale.
and possession given wild Fin two months, by,
Jan. 25. IN
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-01-25
CHAaLEsroN, Jan. 10.
CONFIRMATION.
ARRIXE

ARRIVED.
Spanish schooner st. Joseph, De Sustach, Has
wanna via Matanzas. 9 days. Molasses, Hides
and fust'c-,o w. Young. BY passenger in
the above vessel We eran that the account
published some time since Of the capture, and
a. erIad los . the U s. brig vxer, and the
british frigate Southampton, was correct.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-01-25
SUMMARY FROM FRENCH PAPERS.

Great zeal is manifested Though the differ
ent cantons Of Switzerland ~ c0mpleting the
regiments intended for the French Grand
Army.
Two regiments Of infantry and one Of caval-
~, have recently left Hungary for Galiicia--
alt well supPliedwith wheat and oats.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-01-25
VIRGINIA ARGUS.
RICH mo Nd:
MoNvf&ANuM IS 1918.

Erract ga leffr from Arw- York 10 me
Editoref the xrgKs, dlAg January 10,
1918. - GsR4
We understand this morning that our
port is blockaded, by the same Squadron
that has been at the Capes of the Chesa-
peake. They have taken already two or
three Privateers besides other vessels
lhey capture every thing coming in and
gong out. 1t cannot. however, be suppos-
ed that they will remain long OH the coast
at this Season.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-01-25

0r"A Yindication of Gen. smyth's COM
mand on the Niagara Frontier in our next.
a Much valuable matteri is omitted this dav
to make room for the very interesting and
pleasing Report of Mr.. Leigh from the Commit
tee of Finance.