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Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-11-25
LEX TALIONIs.

Twenty three soldiers of the lst, 9th and
18th Regiments OF United States Infantry
having been made prisoners, and sent to
England, where they are held in close con-
finement as British subjects Gen. Dear.
born was Immediately instructed by our
government to imprison IS British soldiers,
to be kept as hostages for those sent to En-
gland. Upon the receipt o. this intelli-
gence, the Prince Regent orders Gen. Pre-
vost, to imprison forthwith as American
Officers and non commissioned Officers to be
held as hostages for the safe keeping of the
23 British soldiers thrown into confinement
by the American government. Gen. Pre-
vost is ais instructed to apprize the Anne
rican govern ment, that if any of the said
British soldiers shall suffer death, by rea-
son that any Of the said soldiers OF the u.
States now under confinement in England
have been found guilty of taking up arms
against their lawful sovereign, and execut-
ed accordngly-IIe is ordered to select out
of the American officers whom he shall have
put into confinement, as many as will dou-
bic the number of British soldiers who shall
have been put to death by the American
government, and to inhict the same punish
Ahcht upon lbeHi IN consequence Oh thls
order, the American government, have or
dered into close confinement, DC of the
principal British officers now in our posses
sion, to be kept as hostages for the safety
of the American officers imprisoned as be-
tore. Thus the system of retaliation is be-
gun. Where it will end, it is impossible to
say Certain it is however, that much
innocent blood is likely to be she'd, and
many new calamities added to those under
which we already suffer.
Afep Gaz cite
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-11-25
EXTRACT.
CHRISTIAN DUTIES.

Man is born for society and feels in his
mind an irresistible propensity to mingle
with the company and engagements of his
fellow creatures. In the common inter
course of life, and the general business of
the world, it is utterly impossible for the
most prudent and cautious person to avoid
all connection with others whose charac-
ter perhaps may be suspicious, or whose
principles and practice may be highly cen,
surable. Should any man be SO unreason-
able as to expect strict morals in every in
dividual member of an extensive commu-
nifty or should any be SO morose as to with
hold all converse with persons, perhaps
more vicious and more imprudent than him
self, such a man would show neither
experience in the frailties of human ma
ture, nor Christian charity in bearing with
condescension and lenity, the imperfections
of others 1t is the duty of every indivi.
dual to look well to himself; to correct
what is vicious in bis own conduct; to rec
tify what is erroneous in his own judgment;
to watch over himself with unremitted vigi-
lance and to keep himself not unconnect-
ed with the world, but unsultied by IT,
If by uniform adherence to virtue and pie
ty, he may silently admonish others through
the force of example, or if in seasonable
opportunities of prudent insinuation, he may
instruct, by gentle counsels, those who
have candor enough to receive advice; such
man by living and mixing with society,
will produce in it infinitely more moral
good, than if he were in peevishness to de-
sist from taking his share in the common
concerns of mankind and the world
IDr. Hunting ord's Discourses]
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-11-25
SALEM, Nov. IS.

The Greek ship Jerusalem, $50 tons
barthen, of IA guns and 48 men, an
ohored below our fort on Thursday, 8
days from Halifax. She was originally
from Havana, and was captured IN Bos-
ton Bay above two months since, by the
Majestic razee, carried to Halifax, and
cleared. She has very valuable cargo
(27oo boxes sugar, besides coffee, indi-
30 and other ar.icles.) Nothing new
from Halifax. The American prisoners
(aboot i4oo) wer- sickly, and number
had died. Admiral Warren with five
sal of the line, and several frigstes, re-.
NAMED IN port. Was boarded FIVE days
since, by So gun frigate, about 100
miles from Cape Ann, did not learn her
name. She proceeded to Boston yester.
day.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-11-25
RETALIATION.

A MIR. Clarke, school master in Cana
da, but an American born citizen, was
seized in the service Of the enemy. The
President being applied to for directions
how to dispose of the captive, prohibited
the captors from treating him as spy,
out ordered him TO be confined, and held
to answer for treason, At the battle of
queenstown 25 British subjects were made
prisoners by the enemy, and have been
transported to England for trial, under a
charge of treason This was retorted by
throwing into close confinement the same
number of English prisoners to be held
by our government as hostages for the safe
ty OF the traitors sent on to England for
trial. This violent proceeding of our go
vernment has been retaliated by the Bri
tish government, by the Imprisonment of
46 American officers, whose lives are to
answer for the safety of the hostages seiz
ed by our government. The British 60
vernment further distinctly declares its de-
termination to carry the lex talionis to the
whole number of prisoners in their pos
session, 1900, said to be. In addition, she
threatens destruction to all our exposed
Cities towns and villages, if the president
executes the threat of Gen Dearborn
This last threat seems not little extraor
binary. We believe that 90 of 100 are ful-
ly persuaded, that the British fleets have
not attacked our towns for no other rea-
son than because their force was INSULT
cient, and they apprehended certain fail
ure and distressing loss. The affairs of
Craney Island, Havre de Grace, &C. went
tar to remove the opinion of their abili-
ty to do much mischief upon large scale
and the idea of the commanders being res
trained by their nstructions-Scarcely an
individual believed that Norfolk or Balti-
more owed their safety to any thing but
their preparations to receive the enemy,
and his fear to risk the consequences of
attack. Yet we are now threatened with
the destroying vengeance of those fleets, IT
our government persist in the course of
retaliation, contended for, as justified by
the rights and laws of war
The amount of the matter simply is that
our government has done every thing to
encourage desertjon from the British ser
vice, and by a variety of public acts have
implicitly, ifnot expressly, given the strong
est assurances OF protection, at all hazards
to British traitors. Those assurances have
been followed up by a pledge to retaliate
upon the enemy if he Furnishes, according
to his own laws, the traitors found in arms
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-11-25

against him. The Prince Regent, who, it
was expected by our government would
yield on this occasion from a desire to di.
minish, rather than multiply causes of ir-
rItation, has resolved, at all hazards, to set
a terrible example, which will deter his
subjects from desertion and our govern
ment from enticing them into its employ
ment. Ii convicted, we have not doubt
that some, if not all the traitors, sent to
England for trial will be executed. If the
execution of these British subjects. taken
IN arms against the government to whom
they owed allegiance, is retaliated by MIR
Madison, then will the lives of generals
Winder and Chandler, col Bnrstler and
forty other officers, dear to their friends
and country pay the forfeit Of the mons.
trous pretensions set up by Mr.. Madison.
lie must yield, he win give up preten-
sion which he knows the laws of nations
do not support him in. If he appears ri
dieulous by being forced to back out, he has
no claim on compassion, for he had no right.
no more right than he has to rob or muir
der, to enter into this contest ofreialiation
u. Britain has right, clear, legal, un-
doubted title to the service of her own sub
jects in time of war. If taken in arms
against her she has an equal right to pun
ish them according to her own statutes anC
the usages of war, and if we set up our
selves as the friends and protectors of 70
reign traitors, we must submit to the con
sequences, fol. unless really humbled anc
rendered afraid of the United, States, Eng
land will take her own subjects and punisl
their treason-This government cannot
must not interpose to settle disputes be
tween foreign nations and their subjects
FED. Rep.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-11-25
Public Sale.

THE Subscriber will sell at Public Sale,
on Thursday the 10th day of December
next, at his plantation, within one mile
of Martinsburgh, on IL months credit,
all his personal estate, consisting of
Horses, Cows, Sheep, and
Hogs, one Wagon, Windmill, one Still
and one Boiler, with Tubbs, &c belonging
to the Distillery, quantity of Hay, Straw,
&c. Farming Utensils, such as Ploughs,
Harrows, &c number of empty Barrels,
besides, Household Furniture, and num-
Der Of other articles too tedious to mention
Notes to be taken for all sums under
Twenty Dollars, and if the account of the
purchaser amounts TO more the same must
be reduced under Twenty Dollars. The
sale to begin early in the day, where due
attendance will be given. by
HENRY MILLER, sen
November %.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-11-25
November 25.

NOTICE is hereby given, that the
| y notes and bonds taken at the sub
scriber's sale. on the 10th day of March
last, win be due and payable on the 10Th
day Of January next--As the subscriber
intends TO start TO the western country
early in the spring, he wishes TO collect
his money before he commences his jour.
ney, he therefore gives this timely no.
rice--Those falling 10 pay maykxpcct that
their notes will be transferred with an adj.
dition OF LAWYERS and other officers f es,
he therefore hopes that all will come for
ward and pay their debts chrerfully, With
out putting him to the necessity ofresort.
ing to means disagreesble 20 him.
JOHN RINER.
November IS, 1918.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-11-25

THE Subscriber wishes to sell the Land
wherein he now lives, lying about five miles
from Nlartinsburgh, and five miles from the
Potomac River, near the North Mountain,
in Berkeley County, Virginia, supposed to
contain upwards of $50 acres (the exact
quantity not knownl Of limestone land.
about so acres cleared, out of which are ten
acres of excellent meadow, the whole under
good fencing, the balance in timber. Tho
improvements are good dwelling House,
Stone Kitchen, Barn, Stables, Smoke
House, Milk House, &c. An indisputable
title will be made, and possession given the
first day of April. The terms will be made
known by applying to the subscriber on ths
premises.
WILLIAM PAUL.. A
November Is, 1873 (tf).
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-11-25

BERKELEY, SIS
October Court, 1918.
Isaac Butt, Complainant,
against
Sarah Butt, widow and relict of Archibald
Butt, deceased, Sarah Butt and Massy
Butt, infants and children of Richard
Butt, deceased, Isaac Butt, Israel Butt.
Susannah Butt, Ruth Butt, Barals Butt,
and Dinah his wife, Christopher Souther,
and Mary his wife, late Mary Butt, and
Archibald Butt and Drusilla his wife,
late Drusilla Norris heirs at law of the
said Archibald Butt, defendants,
IN CHANCERY.
THE defendants, Archibald Butt and
Drusilla his wife, not having entered their
appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly
and the rules OF this Court, and it appear
ing to the satisfaction of the Court that they
arc not inhabitants of this Commonwealth;
on motion of the complainant, by his coun-
sci, it is ordered that the said defendants,
Archibald Butt and Drusilla his wife. do
appear here on the second Monday in Feb
ruary next, to answer the bill of the com
plainant, and that copy OF this order be
forthwith inserted in the Martinsburgh Ga
zette for two months successfully, and post
ed at the door of the Court House of said
County.
A Copy.-Teste,
DAVID HUNTER, c.B.c.
November %.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-11-25
BERKELEY, IS.
November 25.

BERKELEY, SIS.
November Court, 1918.
James Thruston and David Randolph.
guardians for the children Of Joseph
Thruston, deceased, complainants,
against
Robert Billingsby and William Cunning
ham, defendants,
IN CHANCERY.
b THE defendant, Robert Billingsby, not
having entesed his appearance agreeable to
an act of Assembly and the rules Of this
Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction
OF the Court that he is not an inhabitant Of
this Commonwealth on motion of the
complainants, by their counsel, il is order
ed, that the said defendant, Robert Bill
lingsby, do appear here on The second Mon
day in February next, to answer the bill Of
the compliments, and that copy of this
order be forthwith inserted in the Martins
burgh Gazette for two months succe ssively,
and posted at the door of the Court House
of said County.
Copy-Teste,
DAVID HUNTER, c. &c.
November IS.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-11-25
For Sale, a
A handsome and excellent
SADDLE HORSE.
Inquire of the Printer
November Is, 1918. so
An Estray.

TAKEN up by the subscriber, living near
Shepherds Town, dark bay mare, about
ten or twelve years old, has small white
spot on her forehead and some collar marks
appraised to twenty-five dollars--the owner
can get her again by proving property and
paying charges
HENRY KINDLE.
November IS, 1918.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-11-25
Cincinnati November 6.

Clnctnndtl, N0OeDabef 8.
We regret to inform our readers of the
ioss OF the Chippeway, her crew and bag
gage IN late gale on Lake Erie. The
NnlPpeway was a schooner carrying 3
guns and taken by the gallant Perry from
,ae 6titlsh-she was sailing from Putin
Gay to Detroit, having on board 90 souls,
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-11-25

fla successfully contending all day against
the whole American army of eight thou
saad and what is equally ludicrous, that
:bis handful of militia was commanded by
a Lieut.. Col Major General, and the Go
vernon of a Province
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-11-25
William Figg, and Benjamin Bell and
William Cherry,
Please TAKE NOTICE.

FLEAoE TAkE NOTICE,
THAT on Saturday the 2qth day Of ia.
nuary, 1911, between the hours of 0 in the
morning and 5 in the evening. at the house
in which Abraham Gorrell now lives and
keeps tavern, in the town OF Martinsburah.
Berkeley County, Virginia, / shall proceed
to take the deposition of William Moor
mick and others which deposi,ions | in
tend to offer in evidence on the trial of an
injunction in chancery, now depending in
the county court of Berkeley, wherin | am
complainant, and you are defc ndants
Yours, ENOS ROSS.
November IS, 1878. qm.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-11-25
ggge S8a5ette
MARTINSBURGH I:
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25.

Married on Thursday eUsning last,
by the Reed Mr.. Matthesrs, JOHN Il
COOKE, Esq. to Hiss MARIA PEN
DLETON, both Of Martinsbargh.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-11-25

DIED, on Friday eoening last, at an
adUanced age, Wr. GILES COOKE,
sen, Of Jefferson County.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1813-06-21
-&o: S:Gn,.---
BOSTON, June 70.
Late from NaiitGr.


Arrived at this port, Yesterday, cartel
barque Agnes, Bannet, seven days from
HALIFAX. Sailed from there the 4ih, al
which time the frigate Chesapeake had not
arrived.
The American official account Of the cap
ture of York, is given in the Halifax papers
IN common with other events.
One of the Halifax papers mentioned
that fears were at first entertained THAI
commodore Rodgers squadron would in
1ercept the transports in the river St Law
renee, destined for Quebec; but that they
had ascertained that he had southern des-
tinatioD.
A letter of marque schr. supposed to be
the Post Boy was going into Halifax as the
cartel came out.
The Halifax papers regret the capture
OF the Dromo, a valuable ship from Lii
verpool, which was captured by priva-
seer off that port, and sent into Wiscas-
set.
The following article was sent up in the
cartel without, any addition -
HALIFAX, June 8.
hereby certify, that all British mer-
chant seaman, that may arrive here in car
tells, will be released Immediately on their
arrival.
(Signed)
THOS. BLADEN CAPEL, cant.
II. M. ship La HogKe, and senior officer at
HaHfnE.
r BYRON. caht. BefDidcra.
We have extracted the following articles
from HALIFAX papers received by the cartel
arrived yesterday
HALIFAX, IN 81 May 81. Arrived, an
American brig from Portland, for Havan-
ma, prize to the Curlew; the American
privateers Montgomery, and Julian the
Diomede, from Manila, for Boston and
scbr' all prizes to the Nymph frigate
Also arrived the American privateer Cos.
sack.
May 2S.-Arripcd Fl. NJ brig Boiler,
from Cork, with ship Cerberus, Alexan.
der, Duck, and brig Pert, part of her con-
voy.
Also II. M. schooner Paz, from the De-
ssYsrc With the American s!oop Julia from
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1813-06-21

IN the county Of Glouceste .Srce thou
sand four hundred thirty four dollars and
forty nine cents.
On the county Of Matthews. one thousand
eight hundred eighty-four dollars and nine
ty-nine cents.
On the county of Accommack, four theu-
sand six hundred niney-ive dollars and
eighty -four cents.
On the county of Northampton, two
Thousand eiS9 hundred thirteen dollars
and ninety eight cents.
On the county of Wcstmoreland, three
thousand sixty-fvc dollars and fif,y.eipht
cents.
Gn the county OF Richmond, two thou
sand two hundred ninety EIGHT dollars and
forty six cents.
On the county OF Northumberland, two
thousand six hundred ninety dollars and
SIXTY cents.
On the county Of Lancaster, one thou
sand nine hundred ffy-three dollars and
thirty.cne cents.
On the county OF King William, four
thousand one dollars and four cents
And on the county of King and Queen
Tour thousand two hundred sixty-eipht dol
lars and thrty-six cents
Sec. S. .4nd be IL further enacted, That
the principal assessors shall issue their
PrecePts to the ass istant assessors roi the
purpose OF carrying into effect this act, and
The assessments shall have reference to
that day.
Sec. {. find be Il. furthcr enacted, That
each state may prior to the
vary, by an act OF its lcgisla-
ture, the respective quotas imposed by this
act on lis several counties or districts so
as more equally and equitabiy TO apportion
che tax hereby :mposed; and the tax laid by
thissact, shall be levied and collected in CON
tormity with such alterations & variations,
as II the same made part of this act, pro-
vided that an authenticated copy thereof
be deposited in the office of the secretary of
the treasury prior to the
next; in which case il shall be
the duty of the said secretary to give no.
tice thereof to the proper principal colec-
tor in such state.
Sec. Z. ind be IL .5i.rther. enacted, That
each state may pay its quota into the trea-
sury of the United States, and thereon
shall be entitled to deduction of fifteen
per centum if paid before the first of
and Of ten per centum If paid
before i'll the same
years Provided, That notice Of such oay-
ment be given to the secretary of the urea
sury one month prior to the date thereof
IN which case he shall give notice thereof
to the principal assessors and collectors of
such state; and no further proceedings
shall thereafter be had under this act in
such state.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1813-06-21
BOSTON, June IS.

The cartel boat mentioned as left at Uo-
liiax by the cartel 6argue, has arrived at
Salem. Sailed June 6. Saw two LARGE
ships going i'll, and heard salute after
their arrival.
The committee of the legislature an
pointed to consider what measures should
be adopted relative to the war, &c. &c.re-
ported on Friday remonstrance to con-
gress, and tomorrow at O'Clock is as
signed for its consideration.
Arrived yesterday afternoon, schr. Dash,
Ring, of Baltimore, from St. Jago, % DAYS,
with sugar and coffee to the order of Has
klns and Harrison, of Baltimore, ordered
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1813-09-27

LTEUT. BURsows, who has added the
asst laurrls u the naval crown of his
country, was jealous federalis,, and
ike l.awREscs had been prosecuted
by the unnatural faction, which lords j,
over our country. lie was entitled last
winter to the promotion OF Master Com.
nandant, but after his name bad been
placed on the list with oshers, It was
surrep,iiiously erased, another sn5sgitu.
ted, and thus with pain he was forced to
behold others promoted over his head
For this, the bungiing Sir Hudibras is
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1813-09-27
NEE roRK, sFFr l..
FUNERAL HONORS.


The remains of the late reserrd Capt.
LAWRENCE and Ia. LUDLOW,
were yesterday inferred wah the mli-
tary, civil and ecclesiastical honors pre-.
scrlb<d BY tho order OF procession pub
hshed IN our Lass. ] he corpsSs wcr.
brought from the Navy Yard 10 baFgss.
each roved by Is seamen dressed IA
white. These barge> were accompaai.
cd by several others filed with naval Of
kcrrs and marines They passed a.
rousd the battery and Fort, exhibi.inga
very solemn and Interesting spectacle f;
and landed al the Hook al the loot Of
Greenwich The prr cessionthen
formed and moved to Trinity ChurCh.
The funeral service was performed by
Bishop Hobart. During the process
sion, which consumed shout three
hours, the 5elis were tollsd and mlr''r
guns were fred from the Navy Yasd
M from the BAKERY and the eolocs
Of the public and private vessels N port
were displayed =, half mast.
Cpw4fds Of $4,000 perSans ssteHded
10 y itnsss the Procession, and the 6rs-
rizg Post remarks, That the eoncourse
Of the procession and spectators were
more numerous than on any similar &C.
casion, excepting those on the inter-
naeDt Of The great HAMILTON
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1813-09-27

responsible, who with ali the bi..sra.
tred ana vindicIiyeness o. 1.-THE m,,a
has in as hands the regulation of 4,
partmeag 6ll-d By federal officers. ,ns
never fails 10 mark them win hissgl-s~
when Al occasion presents itsslf r.
no glorious action has been pers,rfa-5
since the war commenced, 81: D. fr.f.r
slis,s, and when an thing of m9msr,
has been attempted b. their pollsir.l
opponents Il aas been attended wi,6
dlsssger ana disgrace. If acts and A.,
professions are the tsst Of abilities an
patriotism, and me war continues. nm
ui1r opinion mus. more and more !.
tach itself % the federal party. W.
though foremost IN striving to Dr-.-n,
the war, have ever shown thar tb.v
knew and would perform their dur, !,
manner which democrats could M,
initiate -Fsd. Rett45.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1813-09-27

The number Ct French killed AID
wounded are immenle, and among
great many pIiGoners are fome cffi-
GERS Of high rank The enemy vas
purified til Is at night for the diff
ance of 4 leAgues.-Soult with de
jected village, entered France the
fame day. Lord Wellington con-
tinued TO follow up the enemy, and
Oh the 3oth lept a'league beyond
Otis. Ii appears tha, Gen Clauzel
was in this battle.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1813-09-27
Ebf IIar
On Lake Ere.

III Lake ".
FoRT-nsIcs, AUG 23.-Cen. NJ
Arthur, commands. here; an has
iGued an order TO raise volunteers to
nan Com. Perry's fqusdron fif'y
hayc volunteered A naval engage
ment is e1Pe6tea."
" Gard lamp, Utfsr Sazdigky,
ug 20 Gen Harrifon has advIfed
Gov hieiss thar the f-rsices Of
the Ohio Militia were no longer
necessary, excepting enough TO garri-
ion two or three forts
/" The day before ysferesy heavy
carnopading was heard in the di
realon of Maiden i-Probably the
attack Of Con Perry on the brluih
hotilla there"
The Montreal paper confefics that
the Britifh force on Lake Erie, Is
much inferior to tina, of Com. Perry,
IN guns, tons, and men.