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Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-10-13
WASHINGTON. October 8

Letters from New Orleans as late as the
Sd inst state that letters from Gen jackson
received the proceeding day, announce
that he has positive information that this
state is to be invaded this fall, with force
Of at least 10000 men-and that New Or
leans is the immediate object of attack
The enemy is already at Apalachicola and
Pensacola In consequence of the touring
prosI Gets the general has prohibited the
shipment of provisions from New Orleans,
and made requisition ON the governor of
this state for another thousa nd men, to be
ready for service without delay. In fur
nishing this requisition, Feliciana will be
conspicuous. Having complied with the
order from the war department, this pat.
riotic parish has two volunteer companies,
IGriffith's mounted rifemen and the Fell
ciana troop of light dragoonsl who have
rendered their services to the governor,
and are ready to march whenever requir-
ed
We are given to understand that 10000
men, from Kentucky, Tennessee and else
where, will be marched to this frontier
instantly. The contractors agent at New
Orleans, has already received orders to fur
nish supplies.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-10-13

THE Subscriber having been appointed
by the President of the United States, agent
for vaccination, hereby gives notice, that
Genuine Vaccine Matter will be furnished
to any physician or other citizen of the Uni.
ted States, who may apply to him for it.
The application must be made by post,
and the requisite fee five dollars, in the cur
rent bank paper of any of the middle States,
forwarded with it. When required. such
directions, &c. how to use it, will be fur
nshed with the matter as will enable any
discreet person who can read and write. to-
secure his own family from the Small Pox
with the greatest ce tainty, and without a.
ny trouble or danger.
All letters on this subject to or from the
undersigned, and not exceeding half an
ounce in weight, are carried by the United
States mail free of postage, in conformity to
late act of Congress, entitled An act
to encourage Vaccinati on
JAMES SMITH,
u s. Agent for Vaccination Baltimore.
~ b. The editors of newspapers within
the United States, are requested to insert
the above once week for three weeks,
and forward paper containing it to the
agent for Vaccination, who will remit pay.
ment for the same by post
Aug lS-October l3.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-10-13
Berryville Races.

WILL be run for, over the courses near
Berryville, on Tuesday the 18th inst 100
bushels wheat, free for any horse, mare or
gelding, mile heats running agreeably to
the rules of the Winchester Jocky- Club
and on Wednesday will be run for 25 bush
els wheat and IS dollars in Cash, 8 mile
heats-& on Thursday, handsome sweep
stake, 2 mile heats Four hourses TO start
on each day, or no race.
GEORGE S. LANE.
October Is, 1914.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-10-13
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
Monday, October 8.
REMOVAL FROM WA SHINGTON.

REMOVAL FROM WASHINGTON.
Mr.. Fisk of n. Y from the committee
to whom was referred the resolution direct
ing an enquiry into the expediency OF
temporary removal of the seat OF govern
1nent from the city of Washington, &c. re-
ported, THAT the committee had the
same under consideration, and directed the
Chairman to submit to the House the fol
lowing resolution
ResoyDed, That it is inerpedient to re
move the seat of government at this time
from the city of Washington.
The House having agreed to consider
The report
Mr. Fisk of N. Y. said he had reported
that resolution in conformity to the direc-
tons of a majority of the committee; but
he now thought it his duty to move to
strike out the word inerpedient and insert
she word eppedient.
A short desultory conversation took place
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-10-13
TAKEN up by the subscriber living near
Martinsburgh--
A SOrrel MARE

branded on the near bullock thus r. c.
near hind foot white, small star in the
forehead, and white spot on her right
jaw; about nine years old. fourteen and an
half hands high, and appraised to sixty
dollars.-The owner is desired to prove
property, pay charges and take her away.
STEPHEN SHA w.
October Is, 1914.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-10-13
JOHN ABEL.
October IS, 1914.

TAKEN up trespassing on the subscri-
boris Farm, near Mill Creek, Berkeley
County, about the latter part of June last.
three estrays, one mare colt, about two
years old, a gray, about Ia hands high, no
brand or mark, appraised to Thirty Dol
lars--the other sorrel mare colt. about
two years old, thirteen and half hands
high, white face, near fore foot and off
hind foot white, appraised to Twenty five
Dollars-Also, one bay horse colt, one
year old, and appraised to Fifteen Dol
lars.-The owner or owners are requested
toprove property, pay charges and take
them away.
ANDREW WAGGENER.
October Is, 1914.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-10-13

TAKEN up by the subscriber living ON
Mill Creek, Berkeley County, II SM1LL
RED COZ, about four years old, ear
marked, with crop the near ear, and
slit and under bit out of the same, the
off ear half crop, slit and under bit out Of
the same, and appraised to twelve dollars.
The owner is desired to prove property,
pay charges and take her away -
JAMES CHENOWETH.
October IS, 1914.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-10-13
TO JAMES MADISON.
President ofthe United States.

SlR-Your Secretary of the Treasury,
in his late report to Congress, having de,
monstrated that the confidence, which is
essential to the maintainanc of Public Gre.
dit, the key stone of national safety, has
been withdrawn from the present admins.
tration of the general government, and
that, unless it is Immediately replaced, the
whole fabric must crumble into ruin. 1t
becomes our indispensable duty, as citizens
OF the United States, in behalf of our be.
loved country, to represent that an entire
change OF men and measures can alone effect
this most desirable and vital object and we
pray leave respectfully to suggest that III
this great work of national regeneration,
the leading step should be taken by the
Chief Magistrate, who, by this act of self
devotion, will not only efface past rcmem-
brances, but establish claim to the graft.
tnde OF his country; nor canwe. on this So
iemn occasion, forbear expressing our con-
viction that if either the happiness of that
country, or your own fame be dear to you,
his sincere and salutary counsel ought i'm
mediately to be adopted.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-10-13
October Is, 1914.

TAKEN ua by the subscriber living
near Mill Creek, Berkeley County, as an
estray, II SORREL FILLY, about two
years cd no brand, near hind foot white
and blazed face, appraised to Twelve Dol
lars.-The owner is desired to prove pro.
perty pay charges and take her away
THOMAS WRIGHT.
October Is, 1914.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-10-13
NEWS FROM ENGLAND TO AUG
6, 1914
OF EUROPE.

France not entirely tranquil-two re-
ported attempts to assassinate Louis 18th
Switzerland very unsettled. The war con
tinues between Sweden and her allies and
Denmark--to compel the latter to confirm
the cession of Norway. Russia one of Swe
dens allies, had entered Holstein with 1000,
the first division of her quota of $4,000
men.
OF AMERICA.
The Prince Regent 6 regrets the con-
tinuance of the war with the United States,
wishes peace honorable to both nations,
such as shall secure the British Maratime
Rights, until such peace, he will prosecute
the war with vigor" The Speaker of the
House of Commons uses the same expires.
sions under these views, Parliament was
prorogued 9th Aug. till the 28th mo men
ton in these extracts of lines, Lakes or
FisheriesJ
London papers August 6, say-Lord Hill
will not sail for America till beginning of
Sept.-Lord Gambler, Mr.. Goulburn and
DR. Adams, received their instructions
yesterday and will sail Immediately for
Client, todiscuss the treaty, the American
ministers having arrived there.
From BRUssEEs, Aug %.
They write from Client, that the Inten-
dant of the Department of the Scheldt,
has given magnificent entertainment to
the English and American ENJOYS, who
we're in that city, negotiating for peace,
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-10-13
IN SENATE.
Monday, October 8.

Mr.. Laceck submitted the following mo-
tion for consideration:
ReSotUed, That committee be.appoint-
ed to enquire and report to the Senate the
extent OF the injury done the Capitol and
other public buildings of the United States
by the enemy, the best means of presery-
ing from further damage by the weather
the remains of these ediices, and the ex.
pediency of an appropriation for repairing
the same.
FOREIGN RELATIONS.
The following message was received from
the President of the U. States by Mr. Coles
his Secretary:
TO the Senate of the United States.
| transmit to the Senate report from
the department of state complying with
their resolution of the Goth ultimo.
JAMES MADISON
October Sd, 1914.
The undersigned, acting as Secretary of
State, to whom was referred the resolution
of the Senate, requesting the President to
cause to be laid before the Senate such in
formation in his possession, respecting the
existing state of the relations between the
U. States and the continental powers of
Europe, as he may deem not improper to
be communicated, has the honor to re-
! port
That the relations of the u States with
the continental powers of Europe continue
to be those of peace and amity nor is
| there, SO far as is known to this depart
ment, reason to believe that an unfavor-
able change is likely to take place.
Measures have been taken to continue
our diplomatic relations with France I'M
der the existing government, and to renew
those with Spain, which have been for
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-10-13

time interrupted by the peculiar circum-
stances of that country. Diplomatic rela-
tions are also renewed with the United
Provinces of the low countries The new
government has sent an envoy extraordin-
airy and minister plenipotentiary to the
United States, who has been received
With the other powers of the continent
of Europe, our relations have undergone no
change since the last session of congress.
All which is respectfully submitted.
JAMES MONROE.
Department Of State, October |, 1914
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-10-13

TAKEN up by the subscriber light sor-
rel MARE, about five years old, with the
near hind foot white, fourteen hands high.
no brand or other mark, and appraised to
twenty-five Dollars, --The owner is desired
to prove property, pay charges and take
her away.
JOHN ABEL.
October IA 1914 .
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-10-13
FROM ANOTHER CORRESPONDENT.
ALBANY, OCT. 60 A. nj.

." / have this moment learnt, from a
source which may be depended on, that
en- express has just arrived from the Har-
Dor, with information that that place was
invested by the British, both by water and
land f; that the militia were called out en-
rnasse and that great fear was entertain
ed for the safety of the place. Such is the
information just given to me, by gentle
man in whom place the most implicit
confidence.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-10-13
EXCHANGE OF PRISONERS
NEW- YORK October

NEp-f Ohh, OCtOOef D.
Latest Foreign News-Last evening the
Corvette John adams, Angus, which car
ried out our Commissioners, arrived at the
Hook in Sc days from Ostend, and this
morning MIR. Dallas came up and has pro
ceeded to Washington, as the official bear.
er of dispatches from our Commissioners a,
Client, which place he left on the eth Au-
gust, and the Texel on the 28th.
The following extracts of letters received
by the above arrival are given Just as we
received them, leaving readers to make
their own deductions.
Eatract of letter from Client, dated
august 20.
:" Although on the spot, can give YOU
no information respecting our negotiations,
and will venture to say, nobody but the
ministers can say any thing. AS to the
probable issue, it is doubt whether thew
can say any thing decisive ON the subjec t
themselves.
Ertract Of another letter, dated
GHENT, Goth Aug.
Not word is known here of the negocia
tons and you must judge for yourself from
the dispatches which accompany this yes
sci John Adamsl The Neptune is now at
Antwerp and will probably follow the John
Adams ere long"
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-10-13
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 5.

As mean of saving the United States
from impending ruin, the subjoined Memo.
rial will be put in circulation for signatures
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-10-13

dish army, commanded by BernadOtte in
person, were victorious.
An expedition, under Lord Hill, was
fitting out for the American coast, and on
the 18th of August, dispatches from Lord
Gambler at Client, were received in Lon.
don, in consequence of which, orders were
given to suspend the expedition.
ALBANY, OCT. 6.-8 A. NJ
Messrs Le1Ois d HaA-The following
is a copy of letter from the aid of Gen.
Widrig, of Herkimer, to Lieut., Col My
ers of that place, now in this city, receiy-
ed this morning, dated,
Herkimer, Oct 4.-9 a. NJ.
SIR-An express has this moment ar
rived from Sackett's Harbor. You are to
march with your regiment Immediately
The enemy are in sight, and an attack is
expected momently"
p S. The rumor here {Albany) is, that
at the last dates an attack had common
ced and that it was made by land and
water. Yours, &c.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-10-13
sHEPHERD's-TowN, Oct. Is. 1914.

sHEPHERD's-TowN, Oct. IS. 1914.
Captain Van Bennett, his officers and
soldiers, who lately volunteered their SER
vices in defence of their country, are res.
peetfully invited to Barbecue to be given
by sundry citizens of Jefferson County, at
Mr. John Wingerd's spring near this place,
on Wednesday next the 10th inst the ami
versary of the glorious and ever memorable
capture of the British army under Lord
CORVALLIS, at York Town
THE MANAGERS.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-10-13
THE GAZETTE.
MARriNsBURGH, OCTOBER IS.
MARYLAND ELECTION.

~hdh LhND EkECfION.
The returns Of the Maryland elections
eIhabit an unprecedented accession to Fe.
derdtism and correct principles On this
glorious event zee congratulate euerg loo.
er Of order and good government, mas
m"ch as at affords d giimmering hope
that the day as not far distant uhen the
affairs Of oar poor, suffering, degraded
nation. piH no longer be directed bv a set
OF Customary empiricS, bat committed in
to the hands of men srho zpiH restore to
as the blessings Of peace acithout saTi-
.fcs Of national honor, and rigidiy pur-
sac the policy anderampie of their po-
hticdt father sbhich alone can restore as
to the proud rank zoe once held among
the nations cfthe earth, and az ain make
as great, aJree, and happy people
Winchester GAIL
The Maryland representation in Con-
gress will be, five Federalsts and four De.
mocratS.
The Federal Ticket for INSPECTORS of
Eelections in Philadelphia, has succeeded
in 10 out of Ia wards. An Administration
paper ascribes this in a great measure to an
unusual exertion among the Friends in that
place.
The Senate yesterday confirmed the
domination of alexander H. Dallas. to be
Secretary of the Treasury
Nat. Intel Oct. Z.
EXCHANGE OF PRISONERS
Friday last Com Barney sailed from
the Navy Yard, with eighty-one British
prisoners, among whom was Colonel
Thornton.
Telegraph.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-10-13

The Senate yesterday confirmed the
nomination of alexander y. Dallas. to be
Secretary of the Treasury
Nat. Intel. Oct 7.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-10-12
VIRGINIA ARGUS.
Hirbr,,unn.
Wednesday, October IL, 1s14.

w The Subscribers tn the .arsus
are respectf fully Informed, that its be-
ing printed in the present mutiiated form,
IS occasional by a temporary disap-
p'intnent in the receipt Of paper, and
not from any intention 70 discontinue
the publication. II is determined to en-
targe its dimensions. in a short time,
10 full sheet, and to publish it.
NuntH arrangements are made for the
sale or disposal Of the establishment, OF
zohich due notice shall be ,siren J for the
benefit of the representatives of SAMu-
Ell PLEAsANrs. tho late lamentcd pro.
srietor;, and at is hoped that the nun,e-
rons Patrons. 1riio, for so many yenrs
hape continued fkcir support 20 the Vir.
GINA Argus, aud found if alzc:ys de
uotcd to the cause Of cfpil Liberty and
the best interests Of our Country, 1oili
hare no inducencnt. from tho manner
Of conducting it hereafter, to 1oithdraw
their subscriptions. The utmost efforts
1chich can be made. under the dilicnt
tts arising from the deplorable loss til :
family and friends Of Mr.. PIeasanss
hare sustained, 'shallJe crerted BY them,
10 girs satisfaction to the Subscribers,
and prerent the spirit ofthe paper from
departing 1oitll that Of him, 1oho form
erly garc it life and energy, Dat no,c
sleeps in the Silent tomb
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-10-12
VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.

Yesterday. agreeably TO a special
call OF the Governor, quorum Of both
branches appeared in tlieir respective
chambers. Between 1870 and 40 Of
the Fl. Of D.--and 16 or II of he
Senate attended. ~
In the former Mr.. Stevenson Wa
re-elected Speaker--Mr. Mumford.
Clerk. Col. Jourdan Of AlbemarIe
was elected Sergeant at Arms. --,rhe
former Door keepers were re-appoiu-
ted. :
In the Senate. Mr.. Taylor was re-
elected Speaker-Mr. Hansford.
Cierk-Major Denhohn, Serjeant at
Arms MIR. Lord, one or the door,
keepers--and Mr.. Allen was elected
another in the room Of Mr.. Hicks de-,
ceased. !.
The following firm and patriotic
Message from the Chief Magistrate
was read in both branches:
covNeIL CHAMpER, Oct. 10, 1874
w>Citizens Of the Senate and
House Of Delegates
Weighty considerations, arising from the
peculiar state Of our affairs, induced the Elk.
eoutive to convoke the Legislature.
he war continues to rage with unabated
malignity on the part of the enemy, who.
prohting by the course of events in Europe.
las greatly enlarged the scale, while he has
materially changed the theatre of bis opera
tons. The war is no longer waged at a dis
tance--it has been brought into the bosom OF
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-10-12

on Tor 20 days, by ard between the ministers
appointed BY ours and the British govern.
nent. TO negotiate, and settle peace. The
Intelligence was received in Montreal and
'sent by express to Sir George In the upper
province. From the sodrce by which this in-
formation isreceived. We consider it entitled
70 s1me credit.
From the Buffalo Gazette, Sept. 81.
On "Wednesday, the British retreated ftom their
eneanpment near Fort Erie. They we're pressed
Obliged to destroy the bridge at Frsnehman's creek,
and burn what stores they had at that plase.
They are represented to be terrifying at Chippa.
wa, and at Queenstown mountain. 'St
ten. Ripley has been removed to Buffalo, and
sdoing WE'LL Maj Trimble, reported tohave died,
haA been brought to Buffalo, and ID doing ~ well as
coold be expected from his severe wounds.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-10-12
New YoRK, Oct. 6,
LATEST LONDON NEWS.


Tendon papers. from the cath or July
:, to the 9Th Of August, were received
yesterday at the Office of the Even.
ing Post. They were brought to
Halifax by the Quecnsbury Packet,
which arrived there on the 9th nit.
in 36 days from England.
The. Speech Of the Prince Regent, on
tho propagation Of Parliament, is a.
mongst the most interesting arti-
cJeS these papers contain. On the
subject Of our affairs it il brief, but
pacific. The Regent says,
+" regret the continuance Of hos
tiitics with the United States Of A.
merica. Notwithstanding the unpro.
voked aggressions Of the government
ofthat country, and circumstances un-
der which it took place, / am sincorely
DESTROYS Of the restoration OF peacc
between the two nations upon cendi.
tions honorable to both. But until
this object can be obtained, I am per-
suadcd you will see the necessity OF
my awaiting myself Of the means now
at nay disposal, to prosecute the war
with increased yigor."
MGR. Ado.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-10-12
From our Correspondenti

From our Correspondent
Herkimer Wednesday, OCT. S.
" Anexpress from tho Harbor ar.
rived here last night, with orders for
our militia to tnrn ont en- masse. and
! am told. to rendezvous at. Utica to.
day.
/" Report says, the. Harbor was in
vested by the British, both by land and
wafer-that the land forces, were near
the Harbor while tAe British feet wa,
ofthe Harbor."
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-10-12
GLORIOUS NEWS :

NATIONAL INrsLLIGENcER, EXTRA.
Washington, Oct. 9Th,
II o'clock, A. M.
Head Quarters tn Military DIR
c,n NOZZLE, Sen. IL.
SLIT have but a moment to snare
10 tell yon since the departure Of nv
letter Of this morning a messeneer
mas returned from Fort Boyer with
the pleasing intelligence that Major
Laurence has gallantly repuIsed the
enemy with great loss, blowing I'D a
vessel OF So guns. Only four Of our
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-10-12

SAckErr's HARBoR.
From the Columbian.
NEw-YoRS. Friday noon, Oct. z.
BYT THE STEAM BOAT.
The Paragon this morning brings
the following momentons intelligence.
A dreadful conflict will decide the
mastery of Lake Oatario.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-10-12

men were killed aud five wcunded.-
The officers bringing the dispatches
will be here in an hour, when 1 will be
enablcd to give you the par.iculars.
i have the honor to be, very res
pcctfu!iy, your obcsIient servant,
ANDREW JACKSON, s.
Major General CONG.
The Hon. John Armstrong,
s Secretary Of War;
Erfruef ofa letter re :eiuedir flis ei,y.
:" BY letter Jest recrivsdr frou.
Cen. Jackson, he has hssfra the B.i-,
fish Il Indians at Mobile Point, blown
up the Adnliral's ship aud SUNK 1 brig
about 90 Of their crsws saved. ms
letter saw.
s. WM. BoSNlsoN.
(" Fayetteville. (T.) Sep. a." !.