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Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-12-01

{ 2 knots an hour and it being about 2 o.
clock in the evening, the rock on which
she split was not observed above three
minutes before she struck. The survivors
were taken off the island two days after,
bv the Champion, and arrived here on the
Sd inst. Trey had saved buta small guam
tity of provisions, and could not have sub
sisted very long. Lieut.. Rolte of the 5sth
regr is the only officer saved ;; together
with two sergeants, ri rank and file, and
10 seamen.
Arrived here on the Sd inst the ship
Champion, transport, Kirby, master, from
Portsmouth, under convoy of the Liffey
frigate.-On the 9th of Oct she was cap
tured by the MAMMOTH, American pri-
yateer after an action of an hour and 20
minutes when the Champions guns were
all disabled and her rigging much cut She
was piundered, during forty one hours, of
her cargo, water and provisions to consi-
derable amount, and then given up, leaving
capt K. to proceed where he pleased.
1t was capt Kirby who relieved the sur
yiyors of the wreck of the Sovereign from
their destitute situation, on the island of
C..
the island, it induced him to approach,
when he perceived signal flags of distress,
eEd, in consequence hove to-
Ea5raet of letter from On officer at
Fort lNissiSagua, dated 25th Oct.
* This day we had smart brush with
body of Americans, about miles Ia ad
vance: they we're in the woods, but could
not get the fellows to come out. We killed
a number of them; our force engaged was
the SD Regt about 500 strong, Glengary
Light Infantry, 1870: and Tooth Regt. zoo
The Glengary and SGD kept up most dss-
tructive fire for nearly 3 hours"
EstrGct Of letter, dated Nes,- Orleans,
cath Oct 1914.
a 1t is this day reported here that new
governor has arrived at Pensacola, who
has ordered the British from that place
'' Our forces here during the winter will
be respectable,
"The British have lately been quiet on
this coast.
PORTSMOUTH, IN IT Nov lo
Extract of an intercepted letter, dated
Charlotte 7ozpn, Prince Ed5pard, Oct
81, 1914, to q gentleman IN England.
'received at the Portsmouth Oracle Of
flee.
" We have had another engagement with
the Yankees, and been unsuccessful, les.
ing General and several officers, with
500 men at Fort Erie. The war is carried
on here very badly. The general opinion
is that Sir Geo. Provost is not equal to the
command lie should attack the Ameri
cans like Wellington, with an army of
10000 men, and reserve to follow them up
8 or 5000; he would then route them COM
piete!y. The present mode of warfare is
quite ridiculous, it is like school boys at
lacking each other. | hope our wise Min
listers will see the necessity of sending out
large army early in the Spring--it is a
shame they should send out so few when
they have SO large disposable force at
home"
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-12-01

}
Extract from Halifax papers, received at
Portsmouth by the Grand Turk privs-
teer.
LoNDoE, Sept %.
Notwithstanding the rumour of the En-
peditions for america, being stopped, the
faa as TINT the preparations for sending
Considerable forces TO that quarter of the
world proceed upon scale of rather in
creased than diminished extent, and with
the greatest promptitude Whatever may
be the progress of the'negotation at Client,
the war will, meanwhile, be on the part of
this country, prosecuted with the utmost
vigor. 1t is probable that the rumour of
lord Hills being appointed to the command
of tie forces in Scotland was the founda
tion OF the inaccurate statements which
have been made on this subject.
The Great Expedition sailed
PLYMOUTH, SEPT l9-Sailed yesterday,
his majesty's ships Bedford, Norge, Dover,
Alceste, Belle Poule, Hydra, Fox, Gorgon,
Ulysses, Beucephalus, Eiobe and Portia
with the Norfolk transports. The above
..ships constitute the expedition to 6ME
RICd, ard most Of them are fill Of
troops Among the regiments embarked
are the 4th. i4ta 93d and 95th of foot
a brigade of artillery and rocket brigade
are with them.
The Valiant of "a guns, Captain Msdge, |
which had been nominated to take out
lord Hill to America, and was fitted up
with Congreve's guns, is altered in her des-
tina'ion. She is now going to the Brazils,
with the Duncan Of "a guns, to convey
f3e loyal .fanafgof Portugal from Rio
Janeiro TO Lisbon.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-12-01

ven. Nothing of the army is left on that
side Of the Niagara. The stdte quo is not
quite so bad as Wilkiuson's, though it is
not so far of from the status pfopTta =
This gallant division, q do not intend to
mock them, for there is undoubtedly no
better composition have found rather an
npgrateful office, for SO long Jaunt. 1t
is said they marched frem Plattsburgh
the 28th of Aogust-but they marched fast
enough for this purpose. The Major Gen
ersl was expecting all the way, to receive
orders Cor the sea board, where most
rational purpose would have been answer
ed 1t was therefore that they landed at
Gennesee river. What a pity it is, the
commander in chief on the ground, has not
the control of operations.-The army would
not have marched SO far to effect nothing
AS to obeying orders which originate at
such distance, it is contrary to every mi.
litary principle Forsythe had reputation
enough to support himself against it--and
as to major general doing 1.-THE absur
dity was never reputed to either OF them
To follow what is pointed out, would be
disdsined as servility by tie most oftlem
and one on, of six may know the way
which is almost as bad In this instance.
it wo1ld be totally inconsistent with that
imperial spirit and style and hauier, which
a chief of division should always display.
1t is true he obeyed the order of the pre-
sident, in forming junction on the left
division but as to the method of doing 1t,
he could not be controlled lie was the
best Judge; and in the opening ofthe next
year, he will have the entire, the finest
body of men, and the best blood of the ar
my in commission, for any object of the
war"
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-12-01

Extract Of letter from an dRericdn
gentleman residing at NantG, receiUed
at ~ York, dated 25th August, 1914
"The political situation of Europe, and
particularly of this country, is SO far from
being settled, that we look forward with
great anxiety to the Congress at Vienna
Our good king has had e hard time OF 1t, as
the emperor has left many friends +; almost
ali the military and those who held places
under him, are devoted to him, SO that it
requires much time and labor to settle
things on solid basis. The English are
more detested than ever, and believe the
most popular step the king could take,
would be to go to war with them.
" France is too much humbled to remain
long at peace as yet we have experienced
none OF its benefits. The taxes are still
kept up, and no commerce to support them.
England must be hurnbled before the world
can have solid peace.
For it is folly to talk of balance of
power. while she holds all the strong keys
ofcommerce, and most of the colonies; and
| am fully persuaded that the principles for
which America is contending. viii be sup
ported by all the continental powers 10 the
am sure, are with US.
6 Should peace between America and
England result from the negotiations now
going on al Client, think that good busI-
ness may be done from your country in
potsshes and cottons, as our manufacture
now rival those Of England, calicoes, chint
yes, cotton stockings, and almost every O.
Their kina Ct cotton goods, are made better
and cheaper than in England. Our silks
and Cloths have no rival, and brandys can
be shipt from here as low as from Bordeaux
This market must always be higher than
Bordeaux for cotton. &c. as we have the
advantage of transportation by the Loire,
which in time of peace is an object We
are no longer obliged to send to Paris for an
entry dispatch may be calculated on, for
as soon as a vessel arrives, the return cargo
can be ordered from the manufactures
am just informed that royal decree
is made annu!ling the farm for tobacco, and
that after the first day Of December next
that article will be admitted into France
by paying certain duty, which is not yet
established SO that in future, the manu-
features will be free. This is certainly Of
immense Importance to America, and must
| open the door to an immense trade, as the
consumption of this country is very consi-
derable,"
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-12-01

EItrGct IF letter from Buffalo, Mop, 5
This morning the works at Fort E.
RE we're blown up 1t was not worth hav-
ing. The country is miserably poor
They could not force as from it, Shank hea
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-12-01
FReM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.
NETWORK, November Git
Fed. Gaz.
NoNDAY, lNoONO

MONDAY, JNOON1
Extract from Halifax papers, received at
Portsmouth by the Grand Turk privs-
teer.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-12-01
EstrGet ofo letter, dated Ncs,- Orleans
cath Oct. 1914.

a 1t is this day reported here that new
governor has arrived at Pensacola, who
has ordered the British from that place.
" Our forces here during the winter will
be respectable
"The British hays lately been quiet on
this coast.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-02-03
wAsHINGTON,CITY. Jan. "a.
Copy Of letter from Lieutenant Cgar
ton to his father, dated

Copy Of a letter from Lieutenant C1ar-
ton to his father, dated
MACEDONIAN, New London. Jan. l9.
Dear Father-For the two last DAYS we
have been all anxiety; an American cap
tain returned on parole from the Families,
"a, a few days since, and communicated t6
com Decatur, consultation he had with
captain Hardy, in which the latter said,
that now two frigates were off, of equal
force to the United States and Mace
DOMAIN, that he should have no objection to
meeting taking place, but that he could
not allow the challenge to come from the
English commanders" The hint was en-
oraced in moment--and captain Bddle.
dispatched with challenge from our com.
manders. IN the mean time, every pre-
paration was made on our side for an i'm
mediate engagement, which we all supposed
no objection could be made to +: the crew of
both ships were all called together, and ad.
dressed by their commanders, who made
known to them the substance of the bust
ness then on foot they were answered by
three hearty cheers. Capt. Jones conclud-
ed bis short and pertinent address in the
following words, spoken with modesty !;
" my lads, our cruize will be short, & trust
a very profitable one" Captain Biddle
went on board the ia signal was imme-
diately made for the two commanders of
the English frigates, & they went on board
Captain Hardy addressed them,-"genile-
men, here are two letters for you it rests
altogether with you to decide on the mat
ter" Stackpole, of the statira, answered
with the greatest affectation "pon honor.
SIR, 1t is the most acceptable letter ever re-
ceived" The final answer was to have
been given yesterday Captain Biddle re-
turned, and related the circumstances as
have mentioned. For myself, thought
from the manner of Stackpoe, that he
would be the first to finch; am not able
to say that he did-it is enough, that the
captain of the Borer (sloop of war; came
in yesterday. and made known that thew
had declined meeting US. This circum.
stance has made vast deal of converse
ton here, much to the credit of our com
manders. 1t will probably be distorted in
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-02-03
NEW YORK, January 10.
ACLAXToN.

Mr. Joseph Copp arrived here yesterday
from New London, which place he left on
Sunday morning in the sloop Juno. MIR.
G.. informed US, that four sailors came
passengers in the Juno, who stated TINT
they belonged to the Rolla privateer, and
brig trout New York for Charleston
that they were captured by tho Loire
frigate, and after being several days on
board the Loire, they fell in with the
frigate Orpheus, Captain Pigott, and were
put on board the latter frigate and landed
at Block Island, where the Orpheus went
to get a supply of water.
Mr.. Copp further stated, that the four
sailors informed him, the Orpheus was in
a very shattered state--her quarters cut to
pieces, and had IS men killed and wounded,
in short engagement with the frigate Pre-
sident, Com. Rodgers, which they, in CON-
panv with "a, gave chase to shortly after
the President left Newport. The President
fired but broadsides, when the consort of
the Orpheus, "a ship Of the lne) came
up, and Com. Rodgers made sail again
The sailors who gave Mr.. Copp the
above intelligence. stated, that they were
put on board the Orpheus, shortly after the
rencontre, that capt. Pigott had leg shot
of, and that after watering they were
bound to Bermuda to repair.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-02-03
Land for Sale.

THE subscribers will sell the Land ON
which they now live, situate on Opeckon
Creek, in Berkeley County, Virginia, 5
miles from Martinsburgh and eleven from
|Charles-Town containing esq acres about
$50 acres cleared, well enclosed, and in
good farming condition; it is bounded for
considerable distance by Opeckon Creek
along the margin of which lies so acres of
the first rate bottom Land, and about so
acres of second rate; acres are now in
excellent meadow, and at least 40 acres
more may be put in grass next season; the
whole capable of being watered at little ex
pence--The upland is well adapted to small
grain. clover and plaster; one field of 20
acres is well set with clover On the farm
Is a convenient two Story Dwelling House,
with well and spring of good water near
it, Kitchen. Smoke House, Corn House,
Barn, SIC. large Orchard of young bear
ing Apple trees, Peach, Cherry. Plum
and Damson trees. This Farm affords
very valuable mill-seat, with an abundance
of water The terms will be made known,
on application to either of the subscribers.
ADAM STRAYER,
NICHOLAS STRAYER.
January 90, 1914. 8
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-02-03

THE subcriber offers for sale his plan
tation in Hampshire County, at the forks
of great Cacaphon known BY the name of
the BLACK HORSE TAVERN, and now
in the occupation of Isaac johnson and
James Mofftt 1t is well known to be an
excellent stand for a Store and Tavern, and
affords convenience for great improve
ments. as there is plentiful stream of wa
ter running through the farm, which affords
an excellent mill seat The Creek and
great Cacaphon affords the most eligible
situations in the county for mills of every
cription.-There is convenience of wa
ter carriage from Cacaphon to the Potomac
River, the distance of which is only eigh-
teen miles.-As to the quality &quantity of
the Land it is unnecessary to say any thing,
as any person wishing to purchase, will
view the premises If the above property
is not sold by the fifteenth day of March
next it will be leased for term of S or z
years, and possession given the first day of
April next. Any person wishing TO pur
chase or lease may know the terms BY APP
plying to the subscriber living at the forks
of Cacaphon.
JOHN COPSEY.
January Goth, 1914. 4w
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-02-03
PHILADELPHIA, January Ell.

Capt. M Griffing Of this city, having lust
arrived from Halifax in the AnaIostan
cartel makes the following statement:
"That being on parole at Dartmouth.
near the above place with seventy. one A.
merican prisoners, being military and ma
val officers, and masters OF merchant vessels,
on the 18th Of December, the prisoners
were notified to meet the English agent. to
have twenty taken and sent on board tbe
cartel to return home--that the prisoners
all met at ferry house near the bav. when
Mr. Miller, the agent, arrived there with
about fifty marines. surrounded the honse
and informed them that in consequence of
the American government ORDERING into
close confinement forty six British, officers
he had orders from Admiral Griffith IN
send all of those on parole on board of the
Mafabar prison ship, there to be held "a
hostages. and to undergo the treatment
and to meet the same fate that those in tho
United States might meet witb-,bev were
Immediately embarked on board the boats
without having time to 60 to their lodgings
tor their clothes; and at the putting off of
the boats, these brave fellows gave three
cheers. and went in great spirits-they wera
then put on board the above prison shin
and thrust into the hold, in place wbera
it was entirely dark in the day time--tba
place was about eighteen by twenty forr
feet, each mess of nine having a snace &c
about nine feet by six to cat and sleep in
but in consequence of twenty of the above
number having been notified previously Of
their going to be exchanged, they were.
after five days detention, called on deg
and sent on board the cartel, retaining fifty
on beard az hostagss."
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-02-03
NETWORK, January 20.
HORRID MURDER.
Extract Of letter dated Fort 7ram5au
sJQauarV IL. 1914

Extract OF a letter dated Fort ITambuU,
January IL, 1914
Having little of moment to say, | beg
leave to give you the following extract OF
letter from gentleman in South Kings.
ton, (R J.. J dated Jan. 4, 1914, to his broth
er, an officer in this garrison and he whom
on reading the Fforrid tale, does not blush
and hang his head TO think himself man, y
must be dead to every moral and religious
sentiment that warns the human breast
81 have to inform you of one of the most
horrid murders which the annals of man
kind afford. 1t appears by the evidence
before the jury of inquest and the court of
inquiry, that on the morning of the eth
Dec. WIN. c. Brown, son of peleg Brown
called on little girl who lived with him,
who was between four and five years of age,
to read her alphabetical she read it
through the first time pretty correctly and
that Brown then ordered her to read it over
again, which she did as far as the letter p
which she could not or would not speak !;
upon which he went out and cut two alder
sticks, with which he whipt her until they
were unfit for his horrid purpose--that he
then took stick, designed for a candle rod,
with which he also beat her till worn out
or nearly SO; and that after this still
larger stick was put into his hands by his
wife, with which he beat her still longer
that IN the intervals of whipping her, and
after he had desisted, he held her naked
body to the fire, and literally roasted her !;
so that the skin on her back was found
crisped by the Jury, and (what is still more
horrid, if POSSIBILITY he held her ears in his
teeth for whole hour, which he chewed
and lacerated to pieces-The Jury found
verdict of murder against Brown, who ia
committed to jail in this town, to await his
trial in April next
Il heard the confession of the monster
read. The wretch said he was not angry
he attributed the death Of the child to the
burning. saying the fire was hotter than he
supposed, but offered no excuse or pallia.
ton for the whipping.
1t is very surprising that Browns wife,
and one Baker and his wife, "a young ecu.
'sie lately married. were all the time in the
room and never made any attempt to rescue
the child Baker has been imprisoned
The child expired about Is minutes after
the last whipping and burning
1t is possible more stupid hard heart
ed set of monsters never met 1t is a mat
ter OF consolation to the people of this town
that although the murder was committed
here, the family of Brown are not natives
OF this place, but belong elsewhere"
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-02-03
Chair Making, Painting,
Turning, sc.

THE Subscriber hereby informs the in
fabitants of Martinsburgh and its vicinity,
that he still continues his occupation of a
WHEEL-RIGHT, at his old stand, near
Maj Faulkners. He makes Flax. Wool
and Cotton Wheels, Check Reels, Windsor
Chairs and all other kinds of turning; he
will likewise repair old work for his old
Customers; he will take in exchange for
new work all kinds of country produce at
Che market price; he has at present on
hand quantity of work, such as Windsor
chairs of the newest fashions: house ioiners
and cabinet makers may also be supplied
with large bench and clamp screws, or any
other kind belonging to joiner turning
Merchants near or at distance, may be
supplied with Tar Cans as usual, either by
the single dozen or groce. A short credit
VIII be given to punctual persons.
MICHAEL KEARNS.
January 20, 1911.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-02-03
From the Albany Argus Of January 81.
SUMMARY

From the West--A letter handed to the
editor of the Argus, dated the llth, at LS
Roy, gives the names of the following per-
sons killed at Lewistown and Schlosser.
by the enemy, besides those we have al.
ready mentioned, viz, Miles Gillet, and =
young brother, Mr. Mack, Mr. Trowbridgc.
8, Tiffany, and captain Rose. They were
found stripped, ecalped, and their hearts
taken out. Several families were taken to
Canada, and men, women and children
confined together. The letter adds. that
gen. Swift, had advanced to Youngstown
with small party, where he had captured
a British picket of twelve men, and Killed
four. He kept his position, and the enemy
were advancing against him.
Among the distinguished persons arrived
in Albany as witnesses in the case of Gen.
Hull, are gen. Cass and DIR. Eusiis, late
Secretary of War. Gen Cass has relieved,
our apprehensions for the safety Of Detroit
and Erie. There were 1000 men al the
former place, the Indians well disposed.
and no apprehensions entertained from the
enemy At Erie, force competent to
defend the place had assembled.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-02-03
SULPHUR SPRINGS,
For Rent.

THE Subscriber having become the pro.
prietor of the SULPHUR SPRINGS, oc-
cupied for some time by Mlngnini, will rent
them for the year commencing on the first
II April. Should any applicant prefer TAX
ing the Tenement with few acres of Land
IN preference to the whole farm, it may be
had in that manner.
H. St. G.. TUCKER.
January Is, 1914.
N b. will sell the House and ten acres
of Land should any person he disposed to
purchase in preference to renting
III. S. G. T.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-02-03

to hundred different shapes, before II /,
done with. | have therefore given you a
correct, though brief account of il. Tho
Endymion mounts the weight ofmetal with
the United States, and 3 or guns more:
and the Statira is superior to us BY | or 2
guns The disappointment is very great
with us. for every soul calculated on TAX
ing her with ease. You see we must trust
altogether to our heels.
Yours affectionately,
A CLAYTON.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-02-03
RIFLE POWDER.

OF A VERY SUPERIOR QUALITY,
For sale by the Subscriber at his Store in
Shepherds Town.
Any person purchasing has liberty 10 re-
turn tiff on trial they should not be pleased
with the quickness and strength of the
Powder.
JAMES S LANE.
Shepherds Town, Dec. 23, 1918.
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