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Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-03-19
IMPORTANT.


Captain Ferry, at a late hour last
night, came up from the ship Mary, 10
AZ DAYS from London. He favored the
editors of the New-York Gazette with
papers to the 18th of January, including
the London Gazette, containing de-
tailed account, OF the operations of the
| Russian army.
| LONDON, Ian. II.
Dispatches from Lord Cathcart-Des.
uuction ofthe French grand army
Forty Thousand more prisoners made
on the Beresina and at wilma, with
immense magazines at the latter place.
Dispatches from Lord Cathcart a
Gottenburg mails, and another set OF
Paris papers, besides mails & despatch
es from Cadiz, Lisbon and Brazil,
reached town Yesterday.
Lord Cathcart's dispatches are dated
St. Petersburg the gid De cember. and
inclose very long details of Gen. Kutu-
soft OF the 14th, written from the theatre
of the operations. They state, that in
the passage OF the Beresina the Russians
took about 10000 prisoners. In the
pursuit from the Beresiua to wilma 1000
more fell into their hands, including
baggage, &c. among which is great
part OF Bonaparte's personal effects, and
important state papers.
The French reached wilma on the
10th December, where the Russians,
who arrived about the same time, took
IA 600 prisoners, and obtained posses.
sion of the magazines.
These dispatches make the number of
prisoners taken since the last account
upwards of 10000, reducing the 10000
to about 10000. Ofthis latter number
not more than 10000 were believed to
be effective on the 18th ult. Little doubt
therefore can be entertained of the en-.
tire humiliation of the French Grand
Army, especially as Wittgenstein re-
ports that the Bavarian division had
been surrounded by Adjutant General
Kutusoh's corps, and cut off from Viii.
ma.
1t is 10 fact supposed that only few
ohcers have escaped. Besides the pri.
soners, the French have since the last
accounts, lost 200 pieces of cannon, all
their magazines, stores, &c. Several
general officers had been taken among
whom Is Gen. Lefebre, who violated his
parole, and ran away from Cheltenham
The Austrians might have effected a
most favorable diversion in favor of the
French by marching on TO wilma, but
general Sachen hung upon their flank
SO closely as to deter them from attempt
ing such movement, even had they
been so inclined.
Gen. Kutusof has issued Proclama-
ton to the Poles, Offering clemency, and
states that 1t was his Imperial Majesty's
intention that new organization of Pc.
land should take place. For this pur.
pose. the Emperor left Petersburgh for
Wilma on the 9th.
The total return of prisoners, &c. in
the Russian War Office, up to the Sd
December was 146,Ooo among W HON
were 1000 ofscers, including As Gene.
rails, and from 700 to 1000 pieces of can.
non. The surrender of the Prussian
Army under D'York, which took place
on the 30th Dec, is not, of course, in.
Guided IN the above statement. The
killed and wounded could not have a.
mounted to less than ECO, 900 more
making total of between and 400 900
men-sacrificed to the ambition of one
individual.
NEW YORK, March 4.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-03-19
DOM T. STIC.
oGDENsBURG, IN. W Feb. &c.

OGDENSBURG, IN. " Feb. 90
State Of Ne1O Iork again invaded-On
Monday the 22d inst. the force at Pres
cot ( British and Indians) crossed over,
attacked this place, and succeeded 10
carrying it. Our information will not
warrans us in saying what number of
prisoners, or what amount Of public
property they have taken. Particulars
will shortly be before the public
Whilst the officers were employed in
removing the public stores, and such as
they chose of private property, to the
other shore, their Indians, soldiers and
women Cor rather furies) commenced
the destruction and plumber of the pro-
perty of the villagers. 1t would be a
difficult task land one to which we con.
fess ourselves wholly insdequate) to de.
scribe this scene of lawless violence.
Amongst the public property taken
from this place, were two long double
fortified twelves, said to be taken from
them when Washington led our sons to
glory, and which have again fallen into
their hands on the birthday of that re-
nowned chieftain, they burned the bar.
racks, and all the vessels and boats which
were in situation to admit of it. An
attempt was made to burn the bridge,
but did not succeed, owing to its being
covered with snow and ice almost every
house in the village ia more or less in.
Jured, and this once beautiful village
has now the appearance of heap of
ruins, and its inhabitants, many of tn en-
stripped of their all, are sunk down in
silent dependence. The heart of the
patriot and philanthropist sickens at the
scenes of degradation and distress with
which this frontier is at present visited
The commanding officer at Prescott,
(Col. M'Donald) sent over flag on
Wednesday, and informed that i" he will
permit us to keep guard of from SO to
100 men for the purpose of keeping off
parties!D'
Ogdensburg (taken by the British) is
a handsome village in the state of New
York, situate on the river St. Lawrence,
in the county of St. Lawrence-it con.
Eains about 20 houses, and is the place
of holding the courts of that county. It
is 212 miles from Albany.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-03-19
FOR EIGN.
NETWORK, March 8.

We this day continue our extracts
from London papers per the ship Mary,
Captain Terry.
Capt. Terry informs, that there were
at Portsmouth, f9 sal of the line ready
TO sail for America, besides several fri
gates, sloops of war, bomb vessels and
gun briggs in other ports to join them,
having on board shells, &c. for lombard
ing, and it was, says captain L. gene.
rally believed, that this feet intend max
ing an attack on New.Yofk. He also
informs, that several privateers of SO
guns, were ready for sea. 1t was be-
lieved in England, that while the Anne
ricans are marching into Canada, they
intend to send their ships into our har-
bors, and to destroy as many of our
towns and cities as are accessible to their
heavy ships.
The French are stated in advices from
Corunna of the 9Th instant to have eva
cuated Zamora, Benevento and Leon,
and to have retired towards Burgos and
Valladolid. The object of this move
ment is probably the greater convenience
OF procuring supplies, and the better &C
commodation of the troops In winter
quarters.
Detection Oft the Prussidn Army, sc.
The successes of the Russians have
been attended with the very important
con sequence of the detection of the
whole of the Prussian army, (supposed
TO amount to nearly 10000 men,) with
its commanders, generals D'York and
Missenbach. From the Paris Journals
which arrived on Friday night, to the
18th inst. we collect the following par
tculars the 10Th corps, which includ.
ed the Prussian contingent, was employ
ed in the blockade of Riga, under mar
shall Macdonald, when the disasters
which overwhelmed and annihilated the
French grand army, and the advance of
the victorious Russians under count
Wittgensteiu, obliged it to retreat
Macdonald, with about 5000 French,
which had, TO overawe the others, been
attached TO the corps, and one division of
the Prusslans under general Missenbach,
reached lilsit, leaving the main body
OF the Prussians-general D'York, pres
sed by the Russians, and not be airing it
may be supposed, much affection to the
French service. entered into a conven-
tionwith count Wittgenstein, by which
ne was permitted to occupy Eastern
Prussia, and form neutral corps. But
what is OF more importance, and proves
that he was we'll acquainted with the sen.
tlments OF his countrymen is, that he en-
cages, for the obedience of another d.
vision of Prussians under Missenbach
and which was then with Macdonald at
1llsit. And this division, on the first
summons yields obedience, and departs
tor Eastern Prussia, without Macdonald
(duke OF Iarento) being able to prevent
by force 1t was provided by the con.
Vention, IN case of the treaty not being
ratified, that the Prussians should not
serve against Russia for two months
The king of Prussia (being still in the
power OF France) had refused his assen,
had ordered general D'York to be ar.
rested as a traitor, and tried for contu.
macy IT he did not sppear--had delegated
the command of the contingent to gen.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-03-19

Captain Ferry, at late hour last
night, came up from the ship Mary, in
AZ days from London. He favored the
editors of the New.York Gazette with
papers to the 18th of January, including
the London Gazette, containing a de-
tailed sccoun, of the operations of the
Russian army.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-03-29
THE RUSSIAN MEDIATIoN

Since the demi official article as we presume
it is TO be understood, in the National Intel.
Hgencer, announcing the oiler of Russia's me.
dlation 70 our government, and their uccep-
tance of the offer, conjecture has been busy in
surprising what the consequences may be, For
our parts we pretend to know no more abou,
II than what is known to every body else But
1t is enough to satisfy us that anticipation quite
outruns reasonable expectation respecting this
measure. We presume that the offer having
been made TO, and accepted by, the American
government, the next step will be similar
oiier TO the British government, with official
information of The American acceptance Of the
protfered mediation: that then England Will
determine whethert to accede or not and that
II she does accede, p enipotentiarics will be
thea appointed to discuss the matters in con-
troversy.
Some wiseacres at the Coffee House have
imagined forsooth, that an American ambassa-
dor extraordinary would be inlmediafely dis.
patched to Petersburgh But to those who
trust in the admins ra:.on's honest prosecution
ot 4 vigorous war to the honorable attainment
OF an honorable peace, this premature idea is
as revolving as it is absurd What! Send
an envoy to the Russian capital to uzpait the
pleasure of Great Britain That would indeed
he the last shift f" to get rid of the war" No.
The administration have already had expert.
ence enough of the illustration almost sure to
attend the forcing Of opportun;tes, TO embark,
once more, on that &C sea of troubles"
Mr. Madison's inaugural speech is considered
by the nation as pledge of his future career.
The blockade OF the Chesapeake, the bloc kade
oi the Delaware, the menaccs at Sackett's Har.
Dor, the massacre at River Raisin, have stirred
up The spirit ofgall&n, determinations A most
anmating FIRE is spreading over TIE continent.
The war seems Just beginning ar IL oughf TO
be. il will be waged no doubt, without in
Permission, till England sends hither TO ask for
peace. The Administrations sending any
messenger Of compromise to any part of Eu,
rope would be-wbat We will not say.
Dem Press
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-03-29
FOR THE ARGUS.

The appointment of Mr.. Crawford as sue.
cessor to Mr. Barlow is at once an honor
conferred on a worthy man, benefit be
slowed upon the nation, and 6isqv given
To the tory opposition, who will not impute
to him French influence. In public life no
one stands higher for manly, independent
spirit, than Crawford. He is one of those
TO whom high minded men look with conf
donce He has neither courted the Presi
dents favor /; nor the peoples favor buf
he has so conducted himself as to merit and
receive both. Even when partly opposed
"a his own measures, Mr.. Madison. il Is
known, has admired The towering and mas
cune sentiments Of Mr.. Crawford. Indeed
if bad persons would let him the Presidents
nominations would generally be of this cast
But, what with circuE1venting out of doors
and management within the capjtollne walls
a President Of the United States cannot
always do ashe plesses--he cannot act az
cordinD to the dictates of his own under
standing. This reminds us of some recep,
observations in the Aurora, about hal6s
and m Birg---iHtrignes and fnftigucrs----
Mr. Duane is perfectly right. 1t is now
more than three months ago that we fell in
to the same train of thought, and warned
the commanders of our forces In the west
vi p'S Sfhs o' BdSConhulnS. i ne result turns
out as We feared il would. Gen. Harrison,
ai,er all the putting and boasting that I'll
veg the news papers last autumn, has Hfe-
rafy donc nothing. The disasters that have
occurred on the Ohio frontier since HuIl's
surrender. have taken place in conseouenc.
vt the unmilitary movements of our troops
They were sent ont in defaehmenfs, ard
nave been cut up in detail. Whenever sim
pie yalor conid succeed, our en- haue sue
ceeded But whenever toe event depend |
ca upon skill, there our efforts have failed. |
We were looking for Harrison az Maiden
At Deiro t-and, 10 he is trayersing the
state Of Ohio tIe is expected, now here.
now there, 10 prepare for tho Spring cam
paign The General that was TO eat hi, |
Christmas dinner at Maiden, IS lettering in
Ohio at the vernal equinox. In this, and
we are sorry to say it, Gen, Harrison very
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-03-29
WAssINcroNC ,rv uor.,

WAsHINGToN CITY, March IS.
Or relations NTH Frunce-We do No,
believe that our government have vet re-
ce'7ed information of the state in which the
negociation,, commenced bv Mr.. Barlow
was left at his decease. Indeed, we believe
no official account of his death has vet reach
ed this country, though there can be no doubt
OF the certainty ofthe melancholy fact. Tn,
progress of his disorder was so rapid. and
his death so sudden, we have before stated
us to deprive him of the opportunity of am
pointing person to take charge of the con-
Germs of the nation with that government.
In the present critical state of our relat;-
ons with France no doubt successor r.,
Mr.. Barlow will be immediately Appreciated
II he be not already designated. Rumor
has fixcd. with what authority we pretend
not to say, on William II. Crawford. now
president pro tempore of the Senate, zen
tIeman ofelevated character and high stand
ing in the National Legislature, as intended
tor that appointment. 1.-THE rumour be wen
founded, (and we know nothing of the fact
though the report is Current in the public
prints) whilst we cannot bur be gratifed al
the selection, yet We shall regret the loss of
this infiexible Republican from the station
he now SO eminentiy adorns. Mar Inf.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-03-29

The excellent address Of the President has
brought upon him the vengeance OF the public
enemy. The man who WAS lately represented
AS afraid of war, is now rcviled as possessing
fury for war. These contrary opinions oply
serve to oblige a serious attention to the ma
.lignant spirit which uters them. The Pre-.
sidcnts address is dom. wonders. IL must
then be reproachcd, If not To prevent its sue
cess. TO crafty the men it disarpoints Let
all our citizens read it, and then lie, them ask
themselves whether it is not the spirit we reed
for our salvation, and whether they will not
support the man who will lead them TO glory !
Essex Register.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-03-29
LYNonnnnn AInrnl, os


In obedience N summons from the Cover.
MOTTO join their Fellow Citizens IN the defence
nj their country, ON Monday last, the ART'IT,.
LERY COMPANY, Captain Danniavtos, Of this
place, took their leave Of their homes, their IA
miles md friends. Since our residence in
I.ynchburg we have never witnessed a scene.
IN which 50 universal al interest was manifest
RI. Citizens old and Young, male a,d female.
rec and bond attended The procession, as they
were escorted by The militia to the landing,
Wherc they were 20 take water for Richmond.
The hearts of the people melted and, patriotic
traTs wetfed the checks Of hundreds whilst they
to- K their leave oftheir much respected friends
e'nharking in the cause of Freedom. And
sparSlin drops which were swimming in the
eyes of The OAiccrs and Men under thfir com.
Tr'na, evinced the grateful emotions which
sgelled every bosom II was Easy TO see, that
th'y felt more han anv former occasion ihe
worth ut their country For these dear inter.
e'ts said every man, who would not brave the
d'r1gers or the tolls of war;
On their departure, three cheers IN the midst
OF the firing q Mnsketry. proclaimed tie gene
ri valetiictory oethe whole. Farewell respected
ir tnis, YOUR patriotism is pure--your cause
4 i1st--yeo are sailed to support your nstiou-
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-03-29

Be7v1re Of "a couhic Of Desperate .Hssassius.
A couple OF desperadoes are traversing
the country and are making dreadful ha.
voc ot the property and lives of old and
young. They have already slain more of
the inhabi ants than were slain in the bat
ties, and persisted in prison sh ps, dnring the
American war; and at the same time, they
have wasted more Substance than wouid
pay the National debt;
Their strength is invisible. Their me.
thod OF attack is to strike people ON the
head, then instantly to trip UP their heels.
pick their pockets, and continue their blows
on the head, I'LL they have quite beat out
their brains. Though they infest public
houses CHIEFLY, they are also often found
lurking IN the closets of private houses, in
the workshops of mechanics, and in the fields
.ot farmers. In some instances, whole ia
miles have fallen victims to those :purd en-
ers; nay whole towns have been ravaped
and ruined by them. One poor man here
about, that had formerly been an indust,
Gus thriving mechanic, has very lately been
murdered by them.ih n manner too shock
ing to relate and there are several others
in the vicinity, who have been daily attack
ed by them, robbed Of their money, smitten
ON their brain. pan, knocked down and IN all
respecss so violently handled, that an alar.
ming stupor has succeeded, and they are
already brought to deaths door, In a word.
the country is in danger from a couple Of
outlandish miscreants, who mock at reason.
trample upon the precious rights of man.
and equally bid defiance both to law and
gospel
The names of those two RuFrians are
WhlSAEY and BRANDY. Balance.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-03-29
BALTIMonF. March o.

- -" . MOI Y, MaTCn %,
we are triumphanty told by the federal
papers OF Philadelphia, that captain Beres
ford did not know that the magistrate of
lewistown would Commit high treason in
supplying him with provisions, or he would
not have made the demand he did. The
same sagacious aud consistent apolocssts of
the enemy tell us Of the Handsome" con
duct Of the commodore Can any rational
man believe that British knight or baron
ct, man conversant in the practices and
principles which universally prevail in ra,i.
ons at war, was so ignorant or stupid as NOT
to know that the giving of supplies to an g.
nemy was treasonablei The federal edi.
tors DO not themselves believe il yet, as if
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-03-29
CHARLBssrov, March 90:
VALUABLE PRIZES

it gives us great pleasure to state, that a
passenger IN the sloop Union, arrived here
yesterday from New Orleans brings certain
accounts Of the arrival at that port Of the
privateer sch oner SAUCY JACK, of this
Porf. with her prize, the ship 1Ientor, of
London, with cargo invciced at 6O.OOOL
Sterling The Saucy Jack was preparing to
Continue her cruize
Also, the ship LORD EELsoN. (said to be
the hnest ship belonging to the port of Iiv-
erpooD II $50 tons. had arrived az New.Or-
leans. with valuable cargo, prize TO the
privatesr SARATOGA, of New York.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-03-29
SToRcErowv, March "a.
OBITUARY

DIED suddenly, in this town, OLIVER
WHIPPLE, Esq. counsellor at law formerly
az Hampton, near Portsmouth, n. H-Mr.
Whiprle slept at his office, and was in the
practice Of only dining at mis- boarding house
Ut was remarked, that he had been absent
from Friday the 18th to Monday the 18th
inst. search being made, he was found
dead in his Office. and from appearances, it
was probable had died on Sunday. His re-
mains were inferred on Tuesday the 10 h
anst with tina. respectful attention, which
his rorrect conduct aud aa,iable manners
had ALWAYS comn anted while he lived.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-03-29

implicitly bound to euiogize eve-v thing
british, even IN state of war, they are con
stantiy stating facts or faisehootls ~ make
inc enemy appear in the most meritorinus
hght. From advocates, who so rlaringiy
expose their improper and criminal attach
ments. Great britain herself ought To wish
10 DE delivered because they injure her po-
iitical interests in this country.-Bah dim.
n conversation with the purser of the late
y. D. brig Vixen, captured, after chase of
nine hours and half, On the 22d of Nov. last.
by the British frigate Sou hampton, and
Doth vessels lost on the Goth on Corceptiop
Island. enables US To state, that the &C
Counts hitherto received from Jamaica. of
'he d'sgraceinl treatment of American pri-
soners ON thatisland, were strictly true. =
In addition 10 the facts already known. our
gallant seamcn captured by the enemy, have
10 endure the modification IF being guard
ca by oiack troops in Kingston. Mr.. Sat
serwnite states, that of the 400 prisoners
\ now there, few will survive the sickly sea-
sou wh'ch commences in May, il they have
not an opportunity of returning home. or
tnosc fO0, between &c and 80 had been SER
wing us Impressed seamen on board British
ships prior to the war. The American Of
hcers, who have witnessed the language and
condnct OF the enemy relative to our seamen
ieei the highest resentment towards the Bril-
tisn: and their predominant wish appears
| 10 be to have an opportunity to punish their
| injustice and barbarity. We understand
tnat the demeannr of Lieutenant Governor
MORRISON and the mayor of Kingston to-
wards the American officers generally. is
peculiarly nncivil. The man who would,
unprovoked. take every occasion to Insult
'ue FEELINGS o; his conquered foe is base
wretch, unit for civilized society, Tie
highest class of British naval officers IN r, :
maica generally act, il is said. like. gentle
men towards their prisoners. Capt. Read of
the vixen, died at Spanish town, the town
where resides the Governor of Jamaica, on
the 4.h of Jan. An account of his death an
pears in another rart If This raner. IT,.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-03-29
EoRFoLK. March 81

mercantile friend has favored us with
the sight of a letter from bordeaux, dated the
23d OF January, which states that ONE HUN :.
DRIED LIcEFcEs had been issued by the
French government, for the importation of
sugars, coffee, &c from England. So much
for the continental system. Great Britain
gives Napoleon as much trade AS She
pleases, and when she pleases. I.ede.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-03-29
Governor of the State of Delaware.

his Britannia Majesty's ship Poictiers in
the mouth of the Delaware, 23d of March.
1873 "'e"'
SlR,-ln reply oyour letter received to
day by flag of truce in answer to mine Of
the 10th inst. have to observe, that the de.
mand have made upon Lewistown is in
my opinion neither ungenerous nor wanting
IN that maenanimity which one nation ought
to observe to another with which it is AT
war " a.
IT IS in my power to destroy your town
and the request have made upon IL ;,
tue prce OF IT'S security is neither distress
sing nor unusual must therefore persist
and whatever sufFerings may fall upon the
inhabitants of Lewis, must be atfr;h,ted
to yourselvesby your not complying with a
request so easily acquiesced in.
have the honor to be. sir.
Your most obedt servant.
]. p. BERESFORD, Commodore.
and commanding H. b. Majesty's soua.
dron in the Delaware
To the hon. JOSEPH HAsLEr C,overno-o &C
the State of Delaware.