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HAVE now on hand add ready 70 Be deI;x
cred, on application, at my Saw. Pits n,..r
Manchester, or in Richmond. large auant;tv
OF seasoned FLOORING PLANK, md all otbey
s, one inch, three quarters and featheredve
SHINGLES, 10 inches long, prime. wv "e All
Chesterfield, July "a. sw
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a Petition will be presented to the neg,
- General Assembly, In behalf NJ H.
Richmond TURNPIKE COMPANY far
an Increase Of the TOLLS upon Coal way.
CONS, carrying more than sixty bushels ot
Sonl az load and that the compasy NAV
pc authorised to demand and receive q rea
City Of Richmond. '''' " TUG
July LIST, 1915. 40,
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Commissioners Office,

Cop'niissioner's Office,
. Richmond, 9Th month 1sf. 1874.
The parties Interested are desired 20 take
notice that have appointed the gath dav of
day OF the 10Th month (October) next for
commencing the accounts by the FOREGOING
decretai orders Of the Courts directed or
which day, at 9 o'clock. a M their attend
ance is required at my Office in this city, with
their accounts. documents and vouchers.
also copy OF the Court papers, for the pur-
pose OF enabling me to state and settle the
same.
THO'S Lam NJ Z,
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NOTICE.

A PETITION will be presented to tho
~ General Assembly, az their rev,
session praying that a Law may pass sn<
thorizlng Company to establish a Turo i.
PIKE koad, from the City OF Richmond eros
sing Chickshoniny Swamp at the no 10 Rr;dg.
es, to the dry lind in Hssoyer Coumy.
July g. 3tw.
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LAND FOR SALE.
wovtDwrsH 10 SILL
10 or 1900 Acres of Land

A''"s "a the county efosange,
Or.mer road leading from Swift Run to oo
from thc -, eouI,nouse, md in less than mi
,anu Is IN its original growth. and IL 800, =. 70
qusI IN Value to any high land NJ IN. 49,,
mers IS on It from sixty to seventy srsesSos IL
hFst rate low grounds. The isnd 81, 80 -
lew ,," oy myself, OF in my absence H. ~ 80
"O0er' sfock, living on the premises. y "H
June ~. ''SSShs MACON
By
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THE RICHMOND
UNION AIR FURNAC e
IL now in operation.
CASTINGS LNBRASS

A ND wRoUGHT-IRoN WORK will aixo
. = be executed At the Furnace. Orders left
a.the Furnaces, or with JouS PAsxrLL Of .his
place, or Foilet Lea in Petersburg. will be
thankfully received and promptly attended TO-
PARKHILI,. SABBATON,& CO
June Lift tlla
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= >. kobt G. Jennings, the General Agent. l.
y, u.nlsned WIN supply of the Apparatus. a
"'s on'ce' 's.eiy occupied James Brown. ESQ
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VIRGINIA

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Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-03-03

true thermometers of public feeling are
fashions and names
An Office is now open at Berlin, where,
in exchange for rings aud ear rings of
gold, brought as patriotic offerings, the
donors receive rings of iron. bearing this
motto" have given gold for iron, 1872
This Office, instituted by supreme authori-
ty, accepts also. every variety of valuable
trinkets they give receipts for the different
articles, and render an account to the pub
lie OF what is brought into the treasury.
The influx of these offerings has been so
great that rings Of iron could not be got
IN sufficient numbers to exchange for those
of gold the Office was closed therefore,
during some days, while iron rings were
fabricated.
Let US honor the patriotism of Prussia !
-Eeach individual of this kingdom de-
posits whatever his ability supplies, upon
tie altar of his country. Tue artists and
men of letters who in Prussia, as in other
countries. possess no other fortune than
their talents, employ those talents for
the common cause At Berlin, at Ko-
nigsberg, or Breslau, not day passes
that does not announce plays, concerts,
engravings, maps, Magazines, sermons,
&c. all undertaken by their authors sole
ly for the purpose of furnishing some
thing towards the equpping, mounting x
arming their volunteer defenders. lie that
has neither talents to procure money, nor
fortune to give him the means of pre-
senting jewels and plates, offers books,
furniture, and goods to sell, with the pro-
duce of which he bastens To the office
appointed to receive the tribute of pat.
riotism In SO noble a cause, that sex
which is ever foremost. in Sacrifices and
devo;edness, is still seen to precede q man.
Behold trait worthy of record.
At Breslau, lovely girl in humble life
was seized with the ardent desire of con-
tributing towards the volunteer chasseurs
Alas! her only riches lay in her beautiful
hair, for which wig maker had former
ly offered her a consi derable sum of mo-
ney. She had refused his offer, for at that
time nothing was SO dear to her as this
natural ornament but now even female
vanity yields to the passion of patriotism.
She flies to the wig maker, heroically suf
ters her golden tresses to be severed from
her head and then hastens to lay the
price of them at the feet of her coun-
try.
This admirable anecdote was made pub
lie, aud every one being anxious to OBJ
tain morsel of this precious hair, which
gave rise to so much heroism, rings have
been made of it, bearing on tablets ofgold
this motto" Sacrifice" With such
spirit Prussia must be saved.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-03-03
CHILLACOTHE, Feb. Is.
THE PRISONERS OF WAR.

During last week considerable alarm was
manifested by the citizens of this place, in
consequence Of a design entertained by the
British prisoners of war here, but which
was happily discovered in time to prevent
the threatened mischief An order having
been recently sent from the War Office to
Col Campbell, commanding officer at this
post, to teke charge ofthe British officers
Oh parole here, and send them to Frankfort,
Kentucky, they were confined in the Jail
until preparations could be made for their
removal Early on the morning of the 18th
inst. two gentlemen Of responsibility gave
information to Col Campbell, that the
British officers were eonspiring with the
prisoners a short distance above this place,
for the purpose of forcibly e8ecting their
escape. The disclosure of the plan was
made by two of the British officers, in great
confidence, to one of the gentlemen, who
considered it his duty to make the plan
known, and accordingly consulted with a
friend on the proper manner to proceed
In consequence of this information, Col.
Campbell, having first consulted with
Governor Meigs and obtained his most
decided appreciation and concurrence, order
cd eleven of the officers to be put in irons,
and took such other measures as would
render any attempt to escape Intellectual
The Mayor also procured party Of mi
litia to patrole the streets and suburbs OF
the town to make assurance doubly sure.
It appears from Developments subsequent
TO the first disclosure, that a part OF the
plan was after the prisoners at the gar
rison had forced the guard, to set fire to
the town, and while the citizens would ne
cessarily be engaged in eNtinguishing the
fire, to rescue the officers from conGne
ment and then all make their escape in
the best manner possible. 1t may not how
ever be improper to state that the British
officers deny that any intentions OF the above
nature were entertained by them but that
such design was in agitation there can be
10 dorbt, as the officers acknowledge that
propositions were made by the soldery at
the garrison. and assurances given of their
readiness to put them in execution.
On Monday last the officers were sent
from here in boat for Frankfort, Ky.
Supporter.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-03-03
From the. Boston Centiaey, of Feb. 10.
INTERESTING REPORT.

The JOINT committee to whom has been
referred the Memorial of the several towns
relative to the war, sc. yesterday made a
report to the Hon. Senate, where it was
read and amessage was sent to the Senate,
that the report might be sent to the House ;
where it was received and read. After
some debate, q motion was made to post
pone the subject to Tuesday next, ! o'clock
and lost. Another motion was then made
to pos pone it until tomorrow, 10 o'clock,
which obtained; but the minority moved a
reconsideration OF the vote, which ultimate
" was carried-And the main question of
accepting the report passed, llo to 43-
majority 100
'ihe length of the Report, and the late
hour on winch it was accep.ed, precludes
the possibility of giving it this day
the preamble to the resolutions contains
a very able review and sts temcnt OF tile
grievances complained of By tie memorial
ist. and traces them to determined spirit
of hostility towards the Eastern States, and
to Commerce :-Shews tie unconstitutional
character of the Embargo acts-the I'm
probability of any eflectua relleffrom Con.
gress, until the suffering States shall, by
some regular, and well concerted efforts
devise and insist upon such amendments to
the Constitution as will ensure to them
the enjoyment of equal rights.-The Com
mittee. however. forbear to recommend an
immediate adoption of any decisive mea-
sures for the purpose of effecting these OBJ
iects-principally for the reasons, LIST, That
the people ought to be formally consulted
upon subject so momentous, though no
doubts remain of their sposition-2dly
That the Unaniality of the people of N.
England and N York, was daily and con
stantly increasing, and afforded an earnest
Of that united determination, with which
their constitutional efforts to rescue them
selves from ruin, would be pursued -Sdly,
That as negotiations for peace were again
promised, it would be inexpedient to adopt
measures which might afford an apology
to tie Government either for making trea
~ sacrificing the best interests OF this part
Of the country, or for imputiDg to the PEG
pIe Of this Commonwealth the rupture Of
neoo,iation and the continuance of the war,
although both should in fact result from
their own insincerity. TIE report recon-
mends to tie people a further exertion o
their patience, and Suppression oftheir iAd'g
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-03-03
March 5, 1914.

ALL those indebted to the subscribe E.
for Carding and Falling, are requested 70
come forward and discharge their accounts
by the first day Of April next--Those VIII
fail to comply with this reasonable request,
may expect to have their accounts put into
the hands of an officer for collection
O. lie will have his MACHINES for
CARDiNG WOOL in complete order this
spring, and good hands TO attend them.
JONATHAN WICKERSHaM.
March 3, 1914.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-03-03

said to be reduced to 5000, are represented
to be in good health, and every way
efficient
BURLINGTON, Feb. Is.
The cantonment at the French Mills is
broken up. The huts ard all the water
srafts at the Mills are destroyed. The 9th
18th, 18th, 18th, 10th, 2lst and 25th REGIS
of infantry, and one company of artillery
are gone to Sackets Harbor under com
mand Of brigadier general Brown. The
5th, 9th, l4th, 18th, Goth, 22d, regiments
of infantry, the Sd regiment of heavy ar
tillery, and the first regiment of light ar
tillery have arrived at Pla!tsburgh, Gen.
Wilkinson has taken up his quarters at
Plattsburgh Gen. Macomb, and one bri-
gade from Plattsburgh arrived at this plae e
last evening. We understand that gen. NJ.
rs to take command at this post.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-03-03
March 8, 1914.

STOLEN, or strayed away out of the sta
bic of Jacob Zimmerman, in Martinsburgh,
on the 3Ist day of January last, dark
sorrel MARE, eight years old next spring,
natural trotter, carries good head and
tail, has some white spots on the near side
being occasioned by the saddle, and was
shod before. If she is taken up within tho
County of Berkeley or Jefferson. will
give Reward Of foar dollars and all reason
able charges, II brought home or secured
50 that Get her again; II taken up out Of
the aforesaid Counties, eight dollars and
all reasonable charges, if brought home or
secured so that get her again.
BENJAMIN CREAMER.
shepherdsiowr. March 3, lsl4-
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-03-03

We have received letter from Ma jor
General jackson to Major General Pnck-
Dey, dated at Fort Strother the 2Sth Jan.
1911, giving an account OF his having had
three actions with the Creek Indians,
nesr the Tallapoosie river, on the 22d
and 9Th January, in all which he de
feated them with considerable loss
The letter is too long to insert in this
weeks paper.
+ Gen Jackson had received information
from the commandment of Fort Armstrong,
that about coo of the hostile Creeks were
assembling to attack the fort, aud that place
not being strong, Gen. jackson was deter
mined, if possible. to dispense them before
they could carry their plans into execution
lie accordingly marched from fort Strother
on the 18TH, with $50 men, and on the 18th
was joined by between and 500 friendly
Creeks and Cherokees. On the 2lst he en-
camped within three miles of the enemy,
and at II O'Clock at night his spies returned
to camp, informing that they had recopnoi-
tired the eneniy's encampment, and from
the noise and hustle believed they had a
knowledge of Gen. Jackson's approach, and
that they intended attacking him in the
morning. Accordingly the enemy com
menced a vigorous attack about 6 o'clock
on the morning of the 22d, which continued
half an hour. A charge being ordered,
they were put to the out in all directions,
and pursued two miles The same after
noon the attack was renewed with great
vigor, but the enemy was repulsed at all
points, and pursued three miles, and AS of
them killed, which we've found.
On the morning of the Esd Gen. Jack
son commenced his return towards fort
Strother, and passed that night without
being disturbed. On the 2i!h. shortly
after taking up his line of march, the sick
and wounded and part of the army having
crossed deep creek, the rear was furious
ly attacked by large body of the enemy,
which immediately gave way, and brought
CONSERVATION and confusion into the centre
OF the army. 1t was with great difficulty
order was restored, but, as soon as it did
take place, and firm stand made, the
enemy were again repalsed, and pursued
about two miles; they threw away their
packs, and left IS dead on the field
In the several attacks Gen Jackson's
loss was 20 killed and rs wounded, four OF
whom afterwards died The loss of the
enemy could not be accurately ascertained,
lo9 OF their warriors were found dead, but
this must fall considerably short of the
number killed. Their wounded could only
be guessed at.
Gen. jackson gives great praise to his
men in all these actions, except in the un-
fortunate retreat of the rear guard in the
affair Of the 2lth. If they had remained
firm until the army could have been form
ed, he has no doubt but he would have
killed and taken nearly the whole of the
enemy's force.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-03-03

nation, and concludes with various resola.
tons, expressive Of their sense of the OPP.
pressions of the Government, and recori.
mends that the Memorials be deposited vii
his Exeeilency, and by him submitted -
the next Legislature in May, at an earl
day OF the session.
Tie foregoing is an imperfect sketch q
this interesting Report.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-03-03
THE GA II EFT E.
MARTIN SBU RICH !:
THURSDAY, MARCH 5.

From the Federal Republican, Feb. g.
STATE SECRET-More trouble in
the mp-The President last night in
dulged Mr. Armstrong in consenting to the
arrest of Major General WtlkinSoa. The
court martial is organized, and the dis
patches, with an official arrest, were dis
patched by post this morning
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-03-03
Public Sale.
March 5, 1914.

THE subscriber intending to remove from,
this country. will offer for sale. by pub.
lie vendue, at his residence on Middle
Greek, near Gerrards Town, on Thurs.
day the 10th instant,
Horses, Cows, Sheep and.
Hogs-Household and Kitchen Furniture
Farming Utensils OF every description
about forty acres of Wheat and Rye in tho
ground, Sc Eight months credit will be-
given, the purchaser giving bond and ap.
proved security
JOHN MKEEHAN.
March 5, lSlt
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-03-03

By the last acounts from albany sre
learn that Cen Hull aoiH certainly be
conUtcted and sentenced to be shot-He
soiU be pardOned Of course. The conOic-
ton is all Mr.. Madison desires, to reiiece
him. from small part ofthe responsibiH-
ty. for the. fdilure Of our arms Judging
from the issue Of all OR military opera
tions, phat poutd be the fate Of most Of
or commanders if brought to trial. Huft
could haze plenty Of company an his mis-
fortunes. Fed. Rep.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-03-03
To be Rented, for a term ofyears,
That well known and long established
ayern Stand.

in Charles Town, Jefferson County, be.
longing to the representatives of Thomas
Flagg, deceased, and which has been for -e-
verai years past in the occupancy of MIR.
Robert Fulton Possession may be had on
the first day Of April next For particulars
apply to the subscriber living in Martins
burgh, Berkeley County, or to Matthew
Ransom, Esq Charles Town
JOSEPH HEVNOR.
March 5, 1914
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-03-03
From the Mercantile Adoertiser.


PRESIDENT, CON RODGERS,
from Cruise Of 20 doys.-The U S.
frigate President, Com, Rodgers, arrived
within Sandy Hook yesterday afternoon.
Tie Revenue Cutter Active, Captain
Caheone, came up from the President last
evening, and informed us, that Com Rodg-
ers had been through most of the West
India Island, and on his return, lay OF
Charleston Al hours, and was chased of,
by FIVE ships of war, viz. ~, 2frigates,
and sloops of war. Yesterday morning
to the southwark Of Long Branch, fell IN
with "a and frigate: the "a was four
hours to the windward of the President,
and did not attempt to bring her to action
The frigate was to leeward.
We learn from Captain Cahoone, that
Com. Rodgers fell in With two French
frigates, and has captured two British
merchant vessels, which he sunk, aflei
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-03-03
Public Sale.

THE subscriber will sell by public vendue.
on Tuesday the ED instant, at the Sui
phur Springs on Opeckon Creek,
\ number of Feather Beds.
Bedng and Bedstcads, Cots and Mattresses.
enc Desk and Bookcase, Bureaus, laroa
and small Tables, great number Of Chairs.
large and small Looking Classes China
Cups and Saucers, Dishes and Plates.
Knives and Forks, Wash Basons. Bakers
Dishes, large number Porter Bottles.
large and small white Pitchers, Stone ditto.
Wine Glasses, quart, pint and half pint De.
canters, large and small! Stone Jars-Bras.
and Iron Candlesticks Kitchen Furniture
of every description, also,
two Stills and one large
Copper Boiler,
containing 100 gallons tilltubs. HOES.
heads and number Of Whisky Barrels
one Apple Mill, Washing Machine
Cattle, Hogs and sheep.
and great number Of other things too te-
dious to eDumerste.
A credit OF nine months will be given.
the purchaser giving bond and approved
security. The sale will begin at ten o'clock.
Due attendance will be given by
JOSEPH MENGHINI
March 8, 1914
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-03-03

WILL offer for sale, by public ven3ue.
on Thursday the Slst instant If fair, u
not, the next fair dayl at my farm near
the Stone House Tavern Mill Creek,
A cam of well. broke,
strong and handsome Wagon Horses, with
complete gears, and Plantation Wagon.
nearly new they will be sold together, or
separate, as may best suit purchasers
also, several young Horses, Mich Cows
and number of young Cattle--all my
Farming Utensils, consisting OF ploughs.
Harrows, an excellent Windmill, Cuttinr
Box, and sundry other articles A credt
until the 18th day of November next will DO
given, the purchaser giving bond and az
proved security
ALEXANDER STEPHEN.
March 5, 1914
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-03-03
Neu YORK. Feb. IS.

The United States sloop of war John Ad
ans, Capt. Angus, will sail from this port
this morning, wind and weather permit
ins) for Gottenburgh, with our Ministers,
Messrs. CLAY and RUSSELL, and their
suite.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-03-03
GEORGETOWN, February Is.

Extract of letter, dated albany, Fe-
bruary II, 1914.
The Senate have before them bill for
raising four thousand state troops. In the
course of debate on this bill ma or general
Lewis stated, that Wilkinson's army, when
it left Sacket's Harbor, exceeded seven
mills the number did not exceed four thou
sand and thirty men-a loss Of only three
sevenrhs of the whole army, in march of
less than two hundred miles, and with only
one skirmish. How does this correspond
with the report of the correct Secretary of
the department of war
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-03-03

Gideon Granger, Esq has been dis
missed from the Office of Post Master
General, and Return j. Meigs of Ohio
appointed in his place.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-03-03
Extracts from So. Petersburg Papers.

Extracts from st. Petersburg Papers.
i factious drama has lately been pub
hshed at konigsburg entitled Napoleon
in He'll" In addition to Belzebub, and
other Internal personages, the poet has
called from heaven the sacred spirits of the
Duke D'Enghe:n, and the unfortunate
PALM Surely these only might form the
heU of Napoleon.
1t is proposed to make a slight altera-
tion in the title Of Bonapsrte's official News
paper, and instead of calling it lie Mon
i'eur Universal give it the appellation of
Le Menleur Universal.
Tne people of Saxony have given a very
sppro pirate title to that Vandai Davoust,
WHO destroyed the two celebrated bridges
Dresden and of Nelson, they call him the
" Due de deor POINTS"
We are told that on the plain of Lutz-
en-, tie last King of Sweden had mark
cd the spot where Gustavus Adcsphus fell,
by erecting a Monument to his memory
Assarediy such project was once in sgi
taO1n but in consequence of accidental
obstacles. never took effect.-Atter the ia
nous battle in 1858, the neghbouring pea
SAINTS pointed ont tie place where the He
ros body was found by single stone,
and that stone Las since been distinguished
by some poplars, that were planted round
IT, and still grow there.
Letters from Vienna inform US, that they
wear there neither rings, buttons, sashes,
nor any ornament in short that bears
Ass she title of q Ia co5saqIe" What