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Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-02-24
BERKELEY, IS.
December Is.

BERKELEY, IS.
December Court, 1878.
Benjamin Stephenson, Complainant,
against
Peter Deel and George Lawyer, Defts.
in CHANCEEY.
THE defendant, Peter Deel, not having
entered 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 COM
plainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that
the said defendant, Peter Deel, do appear
here on the second Monday in March next,
to answer the bill of the complainant, and
that a copy of this order be forthwith in
serted in the Martinsburgh Gazette for two
months successfully, and posted at the door
of the Court House of said County.
A Copy-Teste,
DAVID HUNTER, C. BIC.
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For Sale.

THE Subscriber will sell the STONE
HOUSE TAVERN on Mill Creek, Berke-
lev County, Virginia, at present occupied
bv Francis Silver, with about 200 acres OF
good limestone Land attached to it. On the
premises are two distilleries, one in com
plete operation upon the steam principle,
the other so situated as to be made as con-
venient as any other in the county; the
water is raised in the Still House by hy-
drant This property is situated on the main
road leading from Martinsburgh to Win
chester, and is called the halfway house
betweenthe two places, to wit, twelve miles
from each place-it is about eighty miles,
from Alexandria and eighty-fve from Balti-
more. This House has been occupied as
public stand for upwards of fifty years, and
is acknowledged to be the most eligible
country stand above the ridge; perhaps
there are none more so between Philadel-
phia and Knoxville-in addition to its being
nearly an equal distance between Martins
burph and Winchester there are four other
important roads concentrating at and near
said house. This place has also the advan-
tage of being within one hundred yards of
good grist- mill, and within less than mile
of two others-two blacksmith shops, a
Wagon. makers shop, & a cooper's shop, are
also within one hundred yards of said house
The building islarge, convenient, and com
Portable, and the situation, with little ex-
pense, can be highly improved; water in
abundance within ten yards of the door
A more minute description is considered
unnecessary. as it is presumed any person
wishing to purchase will examine the pre-.
misses. The terms will be made known by
the subscriber, living near the property.
J. STEPHENSON.
December Is.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-02-24
Land for Sale.
December Is, 1918.

THE Subscriber will sell the FARM on
which he now lives, situate in Berkeley
County, Virginia, three miles from Martins.
burgh, containing lls acres of the frs
quality limestone LAND, about 20 acres
cleared, the balance thickly clothed with
remarkably large fine timber, at least equal
to any in the county.-The whole Of the
Land is enclosed /; the cleared part laid off
into fields of very convenient size and
form; about 25 acres we'll set in clover,
which produced very plentiful crop last
season-six acres of excellent meadow now
made, the whole of which can be watered
On this farm is very convenient two story
Dwelling House, with stone Kitchen ad-
joining, a large good Barn shielded on both
ends and one side, Stables, Smoke House,
and other necessary out buildings thriv-
ing young apple orchard and other fruit
trees A plentiful stream of water runs
through the land, and passes within a few
feet of the house. The terms will be made
known on application to
AARON KENNEDY
December IS, 1918. IT,
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Notice..
WILLIAM SOMMERyILLE ESQ hs
February ), 1919.

WILLIAM SOMMERVILLE. ESQ. has
been appointed by me, Deputy ColIectorA
of Internal Duties for that part of the ninth
collection district of Virginia composed Of
the County of Berkeley-On application he
will receive entries of Stills and Carriages,
and applications for retailers licences, or
collection of the Internal Duties.
WILLIAM DAWSON,
Collector Of the Reoemme for the ninth
Collection district of Eirginia.
Winchester, 28th jan 1914
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RP Notice.

THE Subscriber requests all persons in
debted to him to come forward and settle
up their respective accounts, and if unable
to pay the same at least close them by note
Those failing to comply before the first day
of April next may depend on being put to
trouble and costs
VALENTINE AYLE
February 5, 1914.
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Sir Gents Reward.

RAN AWAY from the subscriber, liv-
ing near Martinsburgh, in Berkeley County,
Virginia, Sarah Snider, bound to me by
the Overseers of the Poor for said County !;
her cloths not recollected; is about ten
years old. All persons are hereby eau
toned against harbouring or employing her,
in their service, at their peril. Six Cents
Reward will be given by the subscriber, for
bringing her home.
~ WILLIAM CLARKE.
February IA, 1914.
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Six Cents Reward.

RAN away from the subscriber, on Sun.
day last, an apprentice boy named JOHN
TiMMONDS, about Is years of age, stout
made-he took no clothing with him except
what he had on. will give the above re-
ward for returning him, but neither thanks
or charges.
JAMES MORROW.
Martinsburgh, Feb 8, 1918.
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r Caution.

ALL persons are hereby cautioned a
gainst hunting, fishing, or fowling upon the
subscribers land, situate on, the Potomac
river, in Hampshire County, Virginia, and
from committing any other injury, or il
legal trespass thereon, as he is determined
to prosecute to the utmost limit of the law,
all, and singular, without respect to per
sons) who may be guilty, in future, of a
ny such offences, alike disgraceful to them
selves, and injurious to the subscriber
THOMAS DARE.
February IL, 1914.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-02-24
Public Sale.

WILL be sold by public vendue, on Tues
dav the 18th of March next at the sub
scriber's residence near Opeckon Creek.
Horses and Gears, Mich
COWS and YOUNG CATTLE, SHEEP
and HOGS, Farming Utensils, Household
and Kitchen Furniture, quantity of
WHEAT, which will be sold in small lots
to suit purchasers, some Hay and Clover
Seed, Flax and Hemp-A liberal credit
will be given-Further particulars will be
made known on the day of sale. The sale
will begin early in the day.
ABRAHAM FOLCK.
February 10, 1914.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-02-24

OF A VERY SUPERIOR QUALITY,
For sale by the Subscriber at his Store in
Shepherds Town.
Any person purchasing has liberty to re-
turn tiff on trial they should not be pleased
with the quickness and strength of the
Powder.
JAMES S. LANE.
Shepherds Town, Dec. %, 1918.
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STAMPED PAPER.

THE Subscribers have for sale at their
Store adjoining the Globe Tavern in Shep-
herds TOWN. STAMPS necessary for bank
purposes. o
December so, 1918.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-02-24
MI ERCHANDIZE,
CONSISTING IN PART OF

Super6ne and Common Black and White Para
Cloths, sonctts and figured
Cassimeres, Bedford & Cause,
Princes Cords, Elegant Six Buttons &
Stockingnetts and Man ) Trimmings,
chestry, ) Silk & Straw Bonnets,
English and India Nam Z Gnghams, Calicoes and
Eeens { Cashmires,
Merseilles Cuttings, Ladies Long and Short
White James * Cords, Kid and Silk Gloves,
together with variety Mems Silk and Leather
of other vestings, ditto,
Irish, German, British, Ladies' Silk and Cotton
and American Linens,S Stockings, Misses dc.
Bageines, &c. &c. Mems ditto, ditto,
American plaids, Stripes Elegant Silk and Cotton
Chambrays, Shawls,
Counterpanes, Table { Handkerchefs fully as
Cloths andTowelings, ) sorted,
Muslins and Spun Cot complete assortment
tons assorted, Z of Ribbons,
White, Black, Drab, Home made and import
Yellow, Green, Twill ed Threads,
led and Figured Cam Cotton Balls, White and
bricks, Coloured,
Figured, Striped, Seeded, Sewing Silks & Twists,
Knotted & Leno Mus Ladies' Kid & Morocco
Inns, $ Shoes, Misses and
Linen Cambrick, Long Chldren's ditto,
Lawns, Mems and Bows Coarse
Linen Cambrick Hand and Fine Leather, do.
kerchiefs, and Kent Cotton Cards and Spin
ing forHandkerchiefs, : ming Cottons,
White, Black, Pink Books and Stationary,
Green, Orange, and : Hard Ware,
Lead coloured, with { China, Queens and
variety of other fan Glass Ware,
cifully figured Silk for s Groceries and Liquors,
dresses and Bonnetts, : Best large Twist Chew
Cambrick and Common ing Tobacco, Com
Dimities, : mon ditto,
French. Italian and Can Snuff and Spanish CT
ton Grapes, s gars, &c. &c. &c.
The foregoing comprises but very
limited proportion of their present stock
on hand the whole of which has been
purchased with the greatest care and at.
tention, as well as on the best possible
terms, and will be sold at reduced prices.
JAMES BROWN, & Co.
April 9, 1913.
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Committed to the Jail of

Berkeley County, as a runaway, on Sa-
turday the 4th day of December last, Ne
gro man, who calls himself Scipeo Boles,
about i've feet one inch high, dark com
plexion, has scar over his right eve, and
is about twenty three years of age-he says
he is the property of George Colbert, half
breed Indian, of the Chickasaw nation
The said negro. when committed, had on
the following clothes--a striped cotton coat,
tow linen pantalosns, an old wool hat, and
a coarse tow linen shirt.
NJ LOCKE, Jdilor Of Berkeley
County, Virginia.
February 10, 1914. SIN.
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.MarkSmen attend.
The subscriber has for sale, at his store In
Martinsburgh,
RIFLE PDWDE Err.

Of a superior quality, made by Messrs. Da-
mel x G.. w. Berstler. Any person Pur-
chasing has liberty to return it, if on trial,
they should not be pleased with the strength
and quickness thereof
Persons inclined to purchase quanty,
can be furnish with the same Powder, by
the Keg. -
February IL, 1914.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-02-24
Public Sale.


WILL be sold at public vendue, on Thurs
day the cath of the present month, far,
if not, the next fair day, at the subscrl-
bers residence near Hardscrabble, all
the personal property of Roger Randall,
deceased, consisting of
Horses and Gears, Cattle,
Sheep and Hogs, Farming Utensils, such
as Ploughs, Harrows, &c. Household ana
Kitchen Furniture, a set of Cooper's Tools,
and other articles too numerous to men
tion.-A quantity of Grain in stacks; Also
thirty or forty acres of Grain in the ground,
&c. A credit Of nine months will be given,
the purchaser giving bond and approved
security.-The sale to commence at nine
o'clock, when due attendance will be given
EDMUND RANDALL, Admir-.
February IL, 1914.
NIB On the same day, at eleven
o'clock, I shall offer for rent, the place
wherein now live.
EDMUND RANDALL.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-02-24

The highest price, in cash, given at tn''
Office, for clean Linen and Cotton Rags
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-02-24
New Fancy Store.

THE undersigned fall upon this expedi'
en-, TO inform the public that they have
now opened, and ready for sale, at
their Store Corner to the Globe
Tavern in Shepherds. Town,
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-02-24

A LARGE AND ELEGANT ASSORTMENT or
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-02-24
NEW GOODS.
LARGE QUANTITY OF
FANCY GOODS:

Which have been lately purchased for casa
in Philadelphia, and selected from the Ia.
test arrivals =
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-08-18
PRIVATE CORRESPONDENCE.
New London, Aug 10.

New G0nC0n, hu5. ~
" The country here is much alarmed
The militia are marching, a brigade haV-
ing been ordered Immediately TO this place
! saw some of the companies they appear
ed to be in high spirits, aud determined 10
defend the land Of steady habits to the last
they continued to come through the woods
till 3 O'Clock this morning. | heard the
guns throughout last nIgnt. II was the
bombardment OF Stonington. saw a gen
tlemah who came from 5tonington, who IN
formed me that the people there mad made
a gallant defence. The force OF the enemy
is one n. two frigates and a brig the
enemy threw many hundred rockets, most
of them overreached The town, but some
Of them set fire to the houses, winch were
much damaged. Many buildings were ces'
troyed BY the shot. understand no shells
were thrown. A British barge IN attempt
ing to approach the shore was sunk by a
shot from one of the Is Founders and all
on board persisted Frequent attempt 5
were made to land, by the British In par
ges, bat they were always successfully re.
PEELED BY the gallant yankees. TIE force
at Stonington is but two l6's having mr.
ed all last night, their ammunition became
expended and teams started from this place
this forenoon at II, to carry powder and ball
The next attack is supposed will be here.
The people seem 10 be much alarmed, ex
presses arc flying in every direction to give
notice of the enemy. The defence Of Sion
ington is allowed to be the most gallant
affair that has happened during the war
! Three or 4 ofthe Inhabitants were wounded
by the shot but no person killed.. The ex.
petition is commanded by Com Hardy
Four or five horses were killed. They ex
pect this night there will be hot work
however Preparations are making for the
worst. r.. Post.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-08-18
FURTHER FROM sroNlNGToN.

Byan intelligent passenger who arrived
in last nights stage from New Haven, we
learn that the British off Stonington, on
the morning Of the 10th inst sent in a flag
of truce demanding a surrender OF the town,
giving the inhabitants till 2 O'Clock to beside.
Finding their demand not acceded to, the
enemy commenced an attack by lombard
ing, which was continued through the night.
The brig Nimrod was considerably injured,
several shot having gone through hec. A
barge full of men was sunk. Three of our
militia were wounded, On the morning of
the 18th, finding their attack unsuccessful,
the enemy departed.
The report of the taking of Saybrook, is
believed to be incorrect, as there was no
account of it at New Haven yesterday
morning. Gage tte.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-08-18
albany Register Office

August II, 1914 s
The Western mail Of last evening fur
nishes the following information
From IKE Bu6aJo Gazette, Ertra. Of TT
gust 5.
It is with pleasure we announce a bril-
liant affair to oar readers.
On Wednesday morning last, the enemy
crossed the Niagara river, below Squaw Is
land, one mile below Black Rock, with a
force said to be rising 1000 regulars, under
lieut.. col. Tucker. They approached Black
Rock, and were met at the C~oniocketa
creek. before day light, by majo or Morgan,
with less than 800 rifemen a part of the
enemy crossed the bridge over the creek,
but were repulsed, and the bridge taken
up. The firing continued nearly three
hours, when the enemy finding every efor ct
to cross the creek unavaiting, he recrossed
the river.
During the action tho enemy threw a
number of shot and shells across the ri
YER.
The loss OF the enemy must have been
rising so killed, wounded and missing. Sc
veral were found dead, and there were ap-
pearances of a number of bodies having
bcSH lakSH away, uuril5 ms DdtLle . pfl-
soners taken and 3 deserted. Our loss was
2 killed and s or Z wounded among whom
were captain Hamilton and lieut.. MIntosh,
dangerously, and lieut.. Wadsworth, severe
ly.
In this action major Morgan and his
corps nave covered themselves with honor.
The major has been joined by captain
BiFdsall, with $50 riaemen, since the &C
ton.
The enemy having been disappointed in
gaining Buffalo, between 2 and ; o'clock
in the afternoon made a movement on our
position at Fort Erie. They opened a fire
en- the Fort, from a large piece of artillery
placed on the point about a mile below,
which was answered from the Fort and a
schooner in the harbor. The enemy at
tackled our piquets with a large force, and
marched into the open ground in rear of
the fort, and commenced a heavy fire of
musketry which was warmly returned, and
a brisk discharge from several pieces of ar
tillery, soon compelled him to retreat in
great confusion, leaving a number of his
men on the field, as the price of his teme-
rity. The actual loss of the enemy we have
not ascertained We had a few wounded.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-08-18
Va. August 10.

FIRE About ten o'clock last night,
the inhabitants OF this city were reused sud
denly by a general cry Of Fire! The alarm
was soon discovered to proceed from no
trifling cause. The stable belonging to the
house occupied by Joseph Marx, Esq.
formerly the residence Of the late MIR.
Thomas Gilliat, and ornamented by him
with a variety of handsome improvements)
was perceived to be in flames. Being
situated on the brow of Shockoe Hill, near
the Governors, the bright blaze produced
by the burning nay was wildly reflected
from the south east side of the Capitol on
which it shone, and speedily attracted to
the spot a vast concourse of people. The
spectacle to the inhabitants of Manchester,
from the elevated and conspicuous situation
of the fire, must nave been awfulIy inter-
esting. The whole of the buildings being
Of wood, and there being no fire hooks
ready to pull down the stable or first wing,
the entire mass was rapidly consumed
No lives were lost.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-08-18
WAsHINGTON CITY. August II.

There was no mail received from Baffa-
10 yesterday by the Express. 1t Is stated
that the rider on the extreme stage of the
line has disappeared, in what manner not
known, and no traces have been discover
ed of him or the mail. 1t is owing to this
circumstance probably, that we have re-
ceived no further report of Gen. Browns
late battle.
Letters as late as the 5th inst. have,
however, been received from Presqu' Isle,
through which we derive the foilowin ing in
telligence:
Erie, PENN August 5.
This moment the captain Of 4 small trad
ing vessel, which sailed from Buffalo at Q
o'clock 4, NJ. yesterday, came on shore
lie confirms the information of an attack
on Fort Erie by the British and adds,
that after heavy ~cannonading for two hours,
the enemy were r~epulsed at all points, and
left the ground before night no damage
sustained on our part-that of the enemy
not known, Two soldiers who crossed to
Buffalo after The action, stated that the
enemy were cut TO pieces-driyen at all
points, and cur troops IN the highest spir-
its. 1t was generally believed the attack
was supported by nearly the whole force
of the enemy on the peninsula.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-08-18
ALEXANDRIA, August IL.

A friend has favored us with the ~perusal
Of a letter dated kinsale, Aug. Z. which
states, that the eneny came up to Kinsale
on the Sd and destroyed all the buildings
and vessels at that place except one schr.
and a whale boat, which they carried off.
They also destroyed every vessel inside tho
mouth Of Yeocomico. They were opposed
in their landing by capt. Henderson's COM
pany ofmilitia, which was finally obliged
to retreat after having one man killed
Several dead bodies Of the enemy have
fioated ashore since the engagement. The
enemy's fleet got Under weigh on the 9th
and proceeded down as far as Cone.
Herald.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-08-18

Of the army, which was so far from BEING
in danger OF surrendering to the euemv'
that no intention Of recrossing the Niagara
existed that the army had received rein
forcements since the last battle, equal 10
the number lost in that engagement. TIE
armed vessels which lately arrived from
Erie, pa remained at Buffalo. General
Brown was in good spirits, and intended
To resume the command of the forces, as
soon as his wounds would permit. Capt.
A Spencer, jr. was living when capt -
left Buffalo. Gen. Rail was at Buffalo.
but about 200 Brstish prisoners were on
their march for Greenbush.
Notwithstanding the number Of brave
men who had fallen in the two battles. the
spirit Of the troops was rather elevated than
depressed.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-08-18
~PLATTsBURGH. August 5.

During the last five days many of our
troops have left their Cantonment, at this
place, and joined tie other troops com
manded by Gen. lizard, at Champaign
The object ofthis movement is not distinct
ly understood, but there are limitations
1--WE think Of an intention 10 attack the ene-
my's position at La Cole.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-08-18
COAST OF NEW

From, Freehold, Neov- Jersey, dugust8 8.
The presnt force of the enemy off the
coast of Monmouth, consists of W frigates,
the Niemon and Narcissus. We are credi-
bly, informed, that they do not land, but
have occasionally chased schrs. and other
trading vessels on shore. They have in
no instance molested the Fishermen, who
pursue their usual avocations in perfect Sc
curity around them.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-08-18

TUE ENENY At 8r0NTNGTON.


At s o'clock last evening, (after this pa.
per was pQ+ to pross) an express arrived at
Gen. Cushing head quarters, from Ston
ingFon VITA information chat two frigates
aud a brig, had arrived in that harbour,
and demanded the surrender Of the town,
or that it should be laid in ashes ; to which
demand an answer was given that the in
habitants would defend their fire sides with
their lives AT the request Of Gen Cush-
ing, Gen Williams ordered oqt the 9Th and
30th regiments for the defence Of that
town. Conareye Rockets were fired On
shore during the night, without injury !,
and this morning at ~sansise. a cann4aaic
commenced, ard still continaas-at6 O'Clock.
Tae militia have collected in such force
IS 10 prevent q landing, but we fear the
place will be nearly destroyed, as the enc
my arc lying within hall gun shot, and our
only defence is two long IS Founders.
The expedition is commanded by Com.
Hardy.
An express was received at New London
on Wednesday, with Information that the
British brig Nimrod, was on shore, much
cut to pieces.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-08-18

NEW WORK Anr-

Upwards of 10 Cadets. from West
Point. arrived here this morning on board
of a stoop, wao are 20 be encamped for 10
days on Governor s island.
Ectraet of a letter from New-London,
dated 4uga8t 10, 10 a gentleman IN this
City.
q Yesterday afternoon, three ships and
q brig moved off ~Stonington. and it is said
demanded a surrender of the place, or an
agreement that no opposition should be
made to their destroying the shipping, IN
der penalty Of the town being laid in
ashes. The proposition was promptly re
jeeted An express arrived about s, with
this information. About 9, the firing com
menced with rockets and bombs, and con
tinued until l-commenced again at 5 or
q, and was kept up from the brig until 9
OF 10 this morning when the brig hauled
OF, it is said mae, injured. Itis also said
tue billings we've much injured, but none
OF them destroyed "