davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-08-18
LATEST FROM THE NIAGARA.

From u Correspondent at Utica, AA,
CAST 4.
IN this evenings stage arried two of the
British captains taken at the battle at
Bridgewater, aud Capt. -, of our army.
Capt. -- was sick with the measles, and
not in the battle at Bridgewater, which he
states to have been as sanguinary as here,
tofore represented, and the British loss
much greater than ours. Captain Kline,
son of Mr.. Newcomb Kline of Norwich
(Con1 was among our slain. Capt. -
states, that he met Gen. Gaines at Canaan
daigua, On his way to assume the command
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-08-18
WASHINGTON CITY,

A volunteer corps of between sixty and
seventy dragons, from Frederick and
Washington cousties, under the command
of Major Cook, passed through this city
yesterday to the rendezvous at Bladens-
burgh. They were well mounted and e.
q%uipped, and form a part Of the troops cal
led out for the defence Of this district and
the country below. A detachment of about
800 men, under Col. Gettings, from Mont
gomery county, have like wise reached
B~ladensburgh where a large, and we trust
efficient, force will soon be assembled.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-08-18
NETWORK, Aue. Is.
TIE ENEIY REINFORCED.
morning

Reinforcements nave arrived in the
mouth Of Long Island Sound. Our inform
ant counted, on Sunday, in Gardeners Bay,
2 ninety gun ships, 4 seventy fours, / frig
ates, and / brig-tot4l II sail. Other ac
counts increase the number, by small yes
sells to Is sail in that neighborhood and off
New London. There was no transports,
or troops on board the shipping, the crews
of which were sickly, and were to be land
ed on Montauk Point, it was said, to the
number of 500 or 600, to recover and re-
cruit. Whether the ships were direct from
Europe, or gathered from other parts of
our coast, was not known. Montauk is
common pasture for about 1900 cattle,
400 sheep, and 200 horses, belonging to
tie citizens Of E. Hampton, and would furn-
ISL relreshment for the we'll as we'll as the
sick, if not removed by the ownersI
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-08-18

the Cars? But yesterday the word ofNapo-
poleon 9 might have stood against the
yvorld-Now lies he low-and none SO poor
10 do him reverence"--He that +" assumed
IN. God,p hath not only fallen from the pun
nacle of his high estate, but the degrading
abiect mlnner, land the dssplcable cir
cnmstanses OF abdication VITA life1 Of his
fan while it leaves to his dark spirit no
tb;nv but the madness Of memory, will
teach 10 after-warriors and usarpers, a les
con Of humility-a sense Of ambitions less
than littteness," such as was never ta9SAt
before.
All evil spirit as thou art,
1t is enough 20 grieve the heart
TO see thine own uastrung,
TO think, that Gods fair world hath been
rfhe foot stool Of a thing 50 mean.
We rejoice moreover, as christians ana
~phiIantbropists. in the special manifesta-
ton of that Om1ipotent mercy, which edu
ces good ont of evil, and regularity out OF
chaos We exult in the passing testimonies
Of the falalmeat Of the word, against which
4be hatred OF infdelity has conspired in
vain. AMI against which it is written that
the gates Of hell shall not prevail. IL Is
matter for ferVent transport, that after all
the scenes Of blood and devastation which
have been prolonged through so eonsidera
bic and SO fair a portion of the civilized
globe, there are auspicioas reasons to be
lieve, that in various essential points of
view, religious, moral, and political, a IA
vorable change will have been eventually
produced IN the condition of natl ons sr-that
they who have sowed in tears are about to
reap in 10y that in countries once famous
on tie rolls Of glory, whose reputation has
been iast In thrsIdoal, ~sensuality and igno,
rance, re may now contemplate the reno
walton Of a pure spirit and manly character,
with a positive relief from the worst vesti-
gas ostyrannical abuse and barbarous in
tolerance ;-ahd that, withal, the pledge
Of protection il now granted to a rational
zeal for the progress Of improvement and
amelioration, tending to create a blissful
milleniun on earth Of which the present
deliversnce may be regarded as the delight
fal prelude and foretaste. For in this So
Tenn Jubilee, under all the affecting i'm
pres5ions which the occasion e%xcites, we
may, indeed, exclaim in the language OF
inspiration" There is sprung up a light
Cor tie righteous, and joyful gladness for
such as are true .hearted"
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-08-18

ana the humblest elrcles-the
had .abourer and the mechanic-the
craftsman, whose toughest labor has been
in shifting silks aud lawns from the shelf
to the coanter-and the young beau,
whose soft hands have seldom been barred
but to hand a lady to her carriage, or lead
a fair damsel down the may dance-ail
cheerfully suspend their business or their
amusements. seize the bar, the Pick-aze
and the spade, and join with as much ardor
in the toll, as though they had been veter-
ans with Gustayus Yasa In the mines OF
nalecarlia.
The work so effectually commenced on
Tuesday, by capt. Bremner's company, ana
. number of volunteers, will progress dally
By voluntary labor. Several associations
have already rendered their services; and
ward meetings are called for the purpose
of devising systematic means by when
individuals can contribute more enectually
to the general exeFtions. Among those
who deserve credit for the exemplary man
Der in which they have slept forward on
this occasion, are the J~oWFReyTaen CABINET
makers. who offered their services IN a
body, and were yesterday employed IN
throwing up the entertainments on Brook
lyn Heights, which we trust will prove a
wall of safety, and long remain a monu
ment of the patriotism of our citizens.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-08-18
NOTE.

II IS proper TO state tbqt tie foregoing
does MOI embrace all M@ mr.. Thomas
said on tie OCCASION. Uho11eoar enibra-
cgs tts rioJs afhis remarks (aud ~ copj
ed from tas orjginqY rs5atiUe TO III great
eoeats IN Europe, 1o5icb have Terminated
et the douafN Of tte 7graat Napoleon.
dfser TIE c0~seiuSion Of Wr. Iaomas's
w-4t19n Or1tios, he took a 'aa2iao~s and
conpyadeasius 3ie.o, iE an eBtemporary
address Of hrif an hours 1eagth, Of the
o1araeter and policy Of the ns5sera5e crsa
tares By CHOSE misrulesour country has
dsep brought to tie brink ofgutn and de-
gradatioR in gUAjeh he discovered a depth
OF political r@escqrct. aDhich zoe betiepo teo
men oftjs age possess. We haze great
cause ID regret iaat time and c~ire@a2Stan-
css prsUeatea him from rsdHeing the en-
tire Grafton 10 toritjng, for publication.
Publisher.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-08-18

The amor patriG now animates al elias
ses of our citizens, and it is pleasing to wit
ness with what alacrity they are volunteer
ing their labour for the construction Of the
projected works Of defence. Men OF the
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-08-18

Commodore Decatur.-It is with great
pleasure we learn, that the gallant Com.
Decatur has been directed by the Seereta-
ry of the Navy to take command of all the
naval force in this harbor and to remain
here for its defence. He has under him
upwards of 1000 hardy seamen, well &C
Guainted with artillery duty, who will be
employed with the other troops in manning
our numerous forts and other defences, We
hasten to announce this fact as one calcu-
lated as much as almost any thing that
could occur to inspire IN universal conf
dence. Where is The American sailor in
this city that would not hasten to place
himself under this accomplished officer?
Where is the soldier or citizen who will not
be inspired with additional ardor and cour-
age from knowing that Decatur and his
gallant tars will share with them in the
honor Of defending this city
Con-. Hdp.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-08-18

Our Correspondent at New London, SAYS,
I" Commodore Hardy sent in a dag to de-
uand q Surrender Of The fort and town, in
half IN hour, or he would destroy the town.
The commander Of the little garrison re
turtel IN answer to tie commodore, " that
lie would not give i, up 50 long as he had
Ea. a man TO fire a gun he had not got
Eastport 10 daa} uith They sent over
at | or 9 o'clock in the morning for ammu.
milton, asthey had but a few rounds left F."
TIE alarm at New London was great, as
the firing was in the night the rockets
and SHELLS plainly seen, and the militia all
actively repairing 10 their posts, expecting
an attack there We hear nothing Of fanny
attack on Say5rook, and presume there has
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-08-18

" We have so1ae apnrehensjons that n.
london is taken, jtom the namber OF large
ships of last evening, and the tremendous
heavy firing. "
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-06-01

Among the prisoners who arrived at Salem
on Tuesday last IN The Union Cartel, from
Halifax, was Mr.. Joshua Penny, pilot, belong
ing to Long Island, who was seized at his
house, and taken from his bed in the night,
about months since, and carried almost max.
cd on board the Ran lilies, on suspicion of his
having been conee ned in some Torpedo ex-
perimen,s, and of plotting Com. Deca,ur's
barges. Mr. Penny informs that SO great
was the exasperaton of the British officers,
in consequence of the torpedo attempts that
they threatened instant vengeance upon him I;
and he is sincerely OF opinion, tha; had it no.
been for the retalia,ory measure of the Pres
ideni, in causing two British subjects TO be
confined as hostages for his safety, they would
have put him to death. He was confined in
irons for 9 days, in the most cruel manner,
and otherwise i'll treated on board The British
ship after which time he was sent TO Hall
fax and treated as other prisoners while
on board the Families, the British officers e.
vinced the utmost dread OF The Torpedoes,
and one of them observed while on board,
that " Sir Thomas Hardy had no, slept for
nine nights,"i in consequence OF his anxiety in
regard TO them. The greatest precautions
were made use Of TO prevent the Torpedoes
from getting near the ships -Saiem Register.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-06-01
OFFlCIa

Navy DEPARTMENT, March d, 1914.
SIR-Agreeably to your mtimaton ihave the hon.
or tn transmit herewith list OF the ships and
sells of the Navy of the United States, with the rate,
station and name of the commander of each.
am, SC w JONES.
Hons Jchn GaiilarG, Chairman Navel Comaitte.
List of the .NaUat Force of The United States.
-, ~, building a, Portsmouth, n. III.
-, "a, building at Chariesiown, Mass.
-, "a, building at Philadelphia, Penn.
President, a., New York, John Rodgers,
captain. Now Deca,ur
United States, -. New-London.
Constitution. ~. Charles Stewart, captain.
Guerriere, al, building at Philadelphia, Rod.
gers.
Java, 81, building at Bal,imore.
Columbia - building at Washington.
Const, llation, 36, Noi .olk, under sailing or
defs, Charlie, Gordon, captain.
Cong ress, So, Portsmouth,, n. II. fitting, j.
Soih, captain.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-06-01
From Lake Chamblain.

BY citizen who left Vergennes on Wed
nesday last, we are Informed, ,ha, the carpen-
MDonouTg6, y who woeaTd al Sc ready ddsd q sail on
Friday or Saturday. His squadron consists
ol the following vessels -
Ship Saratoga, 90 heavy guns and carron-
AIDES.
Schr. Ticoncsrosa, 90 do DO (buil, on the
frame OF a Steam Boat)
new gallies, 2 heavy carronadcs each.
sIoops, Ions guns each
8 sloops and gallics,all old are laid up for
want of men, and we may add for want OF oc-
casion, as the force now in commission is su-
pcror TO the British, who have rctreated in
their turn, and are beginning to throw up de-
fences on shore for the aid of their hotiila.--
BURLINGTON, Ver. May ?o.--On the l4ih
ins.. 9 of the cneny's gallies entered the
mouth of Boquet river, Willsborough, pre-
ceeded up to the landing near Stone Mill,
plunde red and stole several articles from the
Inhabitants.
The militia having been previously called
out, arrived on the bank at the mouth OF the
river, in season to prevent the escape of che
of the gallies, and opened destructive fire,
which killed ana wounded about 80, all her
crew except one. On our side one slightly
wounded. After which the enemy landed at
SKyler's Island, there buried his dead, and
have since left our waters. 1t is stated on
good authority that 2 or 5 Of his galles have
returned in the night, and are stationed near
South Island.
A detachment landed at Bells Ferry, op-
posite TO Cumberland Head, robbed Mr. Bells
house Of many valuable articles, burnt the
terry BOAT, and did mach other damage. Mr..
Bell expos,ula,ed, and told them he had al
ways been friendly to them and was opposed
to the war. Was told in reply. that he was
none the better for that, that they destised
man that svas otfosed 10 the msasures Of his
ospu government, and sided scifh ,he enemy.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-06-01

member individually, and for himself volun-
iariy pledges bis honor, tina, he VIII in all
things be strictly bound and governed by any
articles of capi,ula,ion which may be entered
into by the committee above named, within
the limits of their authority, for the general
security of the persons and property of the
inhabitants of this village, and that be will
conduct himself accordingly.
[Signed by Eli Parsons, and 20 others.
certify, that On the 9th day OF May inst.
a fsg was received from British naval force
lying off the mouth of Genesec River, of whom
a certain paper wasreceived, signed 10y num-
Der of the inhabitants of the village OF Oswe-
20, OF which the above is true copy. Tax
en- by request of Col. Caleb. Hopkins airl Capt.
Isaac Stone. JOHN MASIlCA.
May Is, 1914.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-06-01
NEW-HAMPSHIRE. F..
PORTSMOUTH, NAY 90.
Defensive Measures.

A detachment of the 4o,h Reet. U. S. in-
fantry, consisting upwards 200 men arrived
in this town last ufsday-part of which is
stationed Al fort Sullivan in this harbor the
other msrched TO Wiseasset.
NAY % - since our last the several Com.
pinies vt inIantry ordered by Commando in
Chief 10 tnis place for the protection of The
town and harbor have arrived. 1t gives Us
mucn pleasure to state ;hat the order Of His
Exoeieucy has been obeyed with the utrnos,
p,o,nlness, and in several cases the companies
were composed entirely OF volunteers. We
heaf that Rdspard J. Long, Esq. of ,his town
is appointed TO the command of this regimen
--ihe appointment is mos, satisfactory TO the
citizens.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-06-01
NEW-YORK.
NEw-YorE, May %.
FfRST GUN-BoAT ENGAGEMENT.
Fran a correspondent az y e.S- LOfl1'on,
UednalLnn lInn 25fh anrSei


This forenoon information was received
here, that the gun-boats from New-York had
reached Saybrook. This afternoon, about
o'clock, we were alarmed by mos, tremen-
dous connonading litile TO the westward of
the light house, in the direction where the
enemy's squadron were at anchor. We were
soon enabled to account for the firing by OBJ
serving several Of the gun-boats pass came
in around the western poinl OF the harbor
near the lighthouse. As the weather is
calm, and il is impossible for them 10 pass
the enemy with speed, the firing is incessapt
Should information reach town previous 10
the closing of the mall you shall know the
result as Tar as ] can leaIn."
SO O'clock, eyening.
7" Since writing the above, the gun-boats
which passed the point have hove about. The
weather still continues calm and 6rng inces-
SAINT The streets are crowded and the peo-
pie waiting with impalience to hear the re-
suit. About 90 packets and coasters were
conveyed by the gun boats, and are mostly in
the harbor. Capt II ward, and OF more
have reached the wharves. Should the weavh-
er continue favorab through the night, il is
thought much damage may be done TO the
enelDy. The mail closing"
Later.-A gentleman who arrived here
las, evening in the stage from New-London,
iutorms US, that he left that place on We'd
nesday night atCl2 o'clock--tbat the action
between the gun-boats and British frigate
Maidstone and sloop of war Sylph, ended a.
bout o'cock on Wednesday evening, and
The gun boats all anchored off the mouth Of
New London barbor, and that no damage was
what
injury was done The enemy Our informant
further stated, that about O'Clock on Thurs
day morning. ke heard a very heavy cannona-
ding in the direction Of New-London, and
supposed Com. Lewis had renewed the ACTION
again with the Maidstone and Sylph.
From Lake Champlain, we learn that Dir.
Blown, the ship builder, brings infor nation
that Com. Nc Mo'D0nough had sailed with MS
fleet and that accounts were received from
The BRUSH that their loss in the attacks on
the posts on ,be 18th announced to 100 men,
ID having been killed III an attack near some
iron works on the New-York side, (where
the militia turned out and behaved galiantiy)
and the remainder in their attempt on Outer
Greek.
EItrGcf u Ieffe, J'0m oafKeH s HaT0o', "H'
std al o'cGk II. M me 2Oh lnSf.
"The British fleet, consisting OF seven sail,
came 10 anchor within nine miles OF this
place, yesterday, a,4 O'Clock P Nj. and con-
,,nues in the same position at This time. We
arc under no app ehenson OF AN attack !: bu,
sc. 10 this they will, however, be dissp-
pointed, as every article is on the way from
Rome, by land, and will no doubt soon be here,
as The roads are now in very fine order"
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-06-01
From The Ontario Repository Of May IL.
The ENEMY ON LAKE. ONTARIO.

On Friday last British force of sail, ap-
beared off the mouth of Genesee River, where
we have small force under Gen. P Porter.
They sent in Rag demadiDg the surrender
of all public stores, which was refused. The
flag returned, and they then sem some gun
boats, between which and our men some shots
were exchanged. Another Aag was af'er-
wards sent renewing the demand with some
threats; they also sent 20 Gen. Porter paper,
pcrporting TO be The terms on which the peo
pie of Oswego gave up the public stores al
tha, place and offered Tie same terms TO the
people at the River, viz. cot 70 MODEST private
property.
On Saturday the enemy appeared of the
village of Pul,neyville, and scnta barge ashore,
which took off as prisoners, a Mr. Fuller and
TWO other persons.
Our fleet a, Sacket's Harbor,i it would seem,
is not yet ready 10 20 out
When our Ontario feet, now preparing, is
completed, it will consist OF ship OF g. guns,
one 80, %; three brigs, each 26, one do ls,
and A schrs of each.
Capt. Elliot, from Erie, passed thro' this
village few days since, for Sacket's HarEor.
We understand he is appointed captain On
der Com, Chauncey1 of Tie new frigase buid
ing at the Harbor--Com. Sinclair is appoint
ed to the command of the feet on Lake Enc
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-06-01

Oswego.-Wc have received but few par
ticuars from Oswego since our last. Deser-
ters state, thai the com Hiander OF The Wolfe
was killed in landing.
Capt. Elliott, from Erie, passed through
this village few days since, fer Sackeu's
Harbor. We understand he is ssppoined cap
tam (under Com. ChauDcey) OF the new FRI.
gate building al the Harbor Com. Sinclair is
appointed TO the com mmand oil the feet on Lake
Eric.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-06-01

Extraordinary Sfeam-Boaf Ndvfgafion.--
The Steamboat Vesuvius, (of 500 tons.) in
tended as fesolsr packet between New-Of.
leans and Louisville. passed the Falls OF the
Ohio, wittou, difficulty, on ibe 2sth April;
having performed the voyage from Pi,sburgh
to Louisville, a distance Of 7o7 miles, in CT
hours and 25 minutes. equal to 10 Ia miles
per hour. She arrived q, Cincinnati, distance
of sac miles in 20 hours, equal to l3 miles
per hour, with current ef OF miles aa
hour in her favor. She has the most power.
ful machinery ever constructed for steam boat
navigation. Nyha: an importan, opening for
commerce in ,he western country
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-06-01

WILLIAM JONES.
Nary DEPARTMENT, March 4, 1914.
TEP There have been built since the a.
bove Lis, was made out, the following ves-
sells, viz:
On Lake OntGrio,
Superior, rate a. guns.
Jefferson, brig, do. g
Jones, do. do. ls.
On Lake CbamHidin,
Saratoga, corvette, rate "a guns.
Ticonderogs, sch. do. 8 do.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-04-09
eight Dollars Reward.

d ANYWAY, from the Subscriber, a Negro
~ Woman, named LUCY. She had on a
green baize petticoat and short jacket with
skirts behind, with very broad black & white
stripe. She has hump on her forehead, just
on the edge Other hair, resembling wen, about
the size of a small nutmeg Twill give Re
Ward Of Five Collars to have her secured so that
get her, or Eight Dollars if delivered to me
have every reason to believe said Woman
has attempted "a go where she was raised, as she
was seen, afew days ago, ON her way down to the
place called Greenwsy, near Charles City Court
house, where Mr. Watt Tyler lives. or near
Gloucester Court house, to the neighborhood
where Mr.. John Pryor formerly lived, as pur-
chased said Woman OF him. forewarn all per-
sons from harboriHg or employing said woman,
as am determined to put the law in force a.
gainst- all such.
MARIN PRICE.
Rockeft's. March &. 1.--l. If
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-04-09
Herds Grass Seed.
FORTY BUSHELS of Herds Grass Seed,
i just received and for sale by
April 8. 1914.
Ten Dollars Reward.

ID ANYWAY from the Subscriber, on Monday
IN the 5th inst. in Hanover county, Negro
Woman named RHoDA, of yellow complex
ion. She had on, when she went off, white
Virginia cloth habit mixed with yarn. She h I'd
young child, about 4 months old-the child
is apparently white, with blue eyes. Iexpect
she is marlboro in Richmond. a. she has been
seen about the Basin. I forewarn all persons
from harborng said woman and child, and also
forewarn any person from purchasing them, as
expect they may be offered for sale by Mary
Williamson OF some OF her children. Against
any person so offending, the law will be rigor.
ously enforced. The above Reward will be
paid to any person that will deliver them to me
or secure them in jail, SO that get them again
JOHN WILLIAMSON.
Hanover county, Apvil s. w3tII
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-04-09
FROM FORT NIAGARA.

From the Buifaoe Oazette oil March %.
BY gentleman who passed through Ba.
tavia last week we Learn that zine British
deserters came into that place Gu FRIDAY On
Saturday last, from Fort Niagara 1hoy
state that seven others came away at the
same time, but took different dIrec ion
that the force at Fort Niagara is about 500
men--that if the same troops are continued
at that place they must suffer by desertioa
for the men are dissatisfied and Complain of
being kept longer in the service than the tiu,e
they enlisted tor.
The family of 1t Col. Mallory and Capt
Baker, crossed over from Canada last week
and have proceeded on to the east, We
learn that the Colonel received lettep
from Canada, stating, that an expedition
had gone from Detroit up the Thames 20
the Delaware Towns, of about 400 men,
who had skirmish with party of the en-
envy stationed in that neighborhood. The
enemy lost about 20 killed & wounded, & II
prisoners. Our party had FIVE killed.-After
the attack the enemy retreated 20 Oxford