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Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-02-17
eITDEPENDENCE or NIPPLES.

= A letter from house of the first res
pectability in Nantz, received per the
Whig, to gentleman in this town, dated
Dec. 10, informs" That the Kingdom of
Naples had declared itself free and passed
such ordinances as to admit the ships and
flags of all countries into their ports"
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-02-17
HARRISBURG, PENN Feb. s.

The act providing for making turn
pike road, from Harrisburg to Pittsburg,
was this morning passed in committee Of
the whole IN the house Of Representatives
An act, providing for making part of the
turnpike called the Northern Rout, was
also passed in committee of the whole
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-02-17

and in consequence, Lord Castlereagh had
gone to the Continent, they had no doubt
in England but that such an event would
soon take plaee.-They also anticipated
speedy settlement with this country. Mr.
Dallas had arrived in London, with dis
patches from our Commissioners
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-02-17

Al arrangement is understood to have
been made, withina few days, between the
states of Virginia and Pennsylvania, to
make Mr. Monaco the next president.
We may be able to give some interesting
particulars upon this subject AT present
we would barely turn public attention to
the intrigue carried on by the men of these
states, VINO are bargaining three years ahead
to dispose ofthe people like cattle. James
Ii. is to succeed James l. and if gen. Arm
strong stands IN the way Of this arrange
ment, he will be discarded and hunted do 1n
Upon this subject, however, enough for the
present Federal Republican.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-02-17
FROM PLATTSRURG

Two officers arrived in town on Saturday
evening from Plattsburg, which place they
left on Tuesday last from whom we learn
that the report of 600 British troops, and
10 pieces OF cannon having been taken by
part OF gen. Willlinson's army, is not cor
rect-They state that about the eth ult
detachment of general Wilzinson's army
about 1000 strong, went to surprize an out
post OF the British army situated about 10
miles from French Mills, consisting of
bout zoo regular troops, but the Br-
fish obtained information of their approach,
retreated, and the detachment returned.
They also state that they saw officers
from the army which left the French Mills
the day bot,re, from whom they learned
that the whole army was under marching
orders, destination unknown and expect
ed to take up their encampment in few
days. Genera Wilkinson was at Piattsburg
he had perfectly recovered his health
ana spirits b. ID. AdoertiSer.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-02-17
EDMUND RANDALL, Admir-.
FEATHERS.

THE hig hest price in Cash. or Merchan-
die, will be give at my store, for good
new Feathers.
d. BURkHART.
February II, 1914.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-02-17

A bill has passed both Houses of Con
gress and wants only the signature of the
President to g.ve it the force of law, to
raise three complete regiments ofRifleme "A.
In addition to the military force now au-
thoriSed by law. Instead Of only one, we
shall now have four regiments of this po-
pular and highly valuable description of
force. (Nat. Inteligencer.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-02-17
APPOINTMENTS.

Albert Gattatia is appointed by the
President of the United States, with the
advice and consent of the Senate, to be one
of the Mission to Gottenburg
George Washington Campbell, of Ten
uessee. is in like manner appointed Sc
cretary of the Treasury of the U. States
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-02-17
Baktimore, Febrmaral z

christopher Hughes, jun. Esq Of this
City, has been appointed by the President,
aud approved by the Senate, Secretary Of
Legation to the mission instituted to nero.
tate treaty Of peace apd commerce with
Great Britain at Gottenburg.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-02-17
From. the Enquirer, February 10.

g. Yesterday the II. of d. passed the
Bill laying taxes for the support of
Government Ayes los, Notes 53.-This
Bill lays on 50 l-5d per cent more tax
upon the Whole mass ofthe present subjects
of taxation.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-02-17

DIED at his residence in Fairfax Coun-
ty Virginia, on the morning Of the 9th
inst in the S4th year of his age DR..
JAMES CRAIK, formerly Physician general
to the armies of the U. States.
The biographer of revolutionary merit,
may be allowed unusual length He had liv-
ed so long, as to leave no contemporary
TO share his early fame. for those who trod
the ensanguined field of BRADDock in 1855,
scarce one is left--of those who shared the
early tolls and friendship of our WASH
INGToE, this venerable man was surely the
last.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-02-17

WANTED ISihlEDiATLLY,
at the Gazette Office, MartinSburgh,
A lad, from Is to 10 years of age, Of goof
morals and disposition, to learn the ART
of PRINTING. February II, 1911
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-02-17
Public Sale.


WILL be sold at public vendue, on Thurs
day the cath ofthe present month, if fair,
ifnot, the next fair day. at the subscri-
ber's 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 and
Kitchen Furniture, 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
by
EDMUND RANDALL, Admir-.
February IL, 1914
n b. On the same day, at eleven
o'clock, | shall offer for rent, the place
whereon | now live.
EDMUND RANDAL.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-02-17
A splendid entertainment was given on

A splendid entertainment was given on
Tuesday to the Gallant Com. PERRY. in
honor of his victory on Lake Erie, Sept.
10, 1913. The Company was very numer-
ours, and included, without party distinc-
tons, many OF our most respectable Gill.
zens. Chief Justice Tilghman presided,
assisted, as Vice Presidents, by Messrs J.
>. Lewis. Col Cadwallader and Daniel
w. Coxe.-1he occasion was honored by
the Right Rev. Bishop White, Mr. CLAY,
minister to Gottenburg, and several other
distinguished characters. [PhiE Gaz.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-02-17
The II gun ship ashore on Fishers Is
land, has been got off by the British.

e. The Scioto Gazette, OF the Sd inst
says " General Harrison will hold a Coun-
ell with the Chiefs of the North western
Indians at Dayton, during this week, for
the purpose OF concluding peace"
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-02-17

We understand that Gen. Tho's Parker,
now at Norfolk, has rendered his resigna
ton to the Secretary at War, upon the
ground of General Jacob Browns being
promoted above him. We shall regret the
loss of so valuable an Officer to the service.
Enquirer
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-02-17
Extract Of a letter from York Tovun,
dated the 18th inst

The enemy are still in force off this ri
yer, and have been this dav reinforced
with heavy frigate The force at pre-
sent is one "a gun ship, frigates, 9
heavy armed brigs, and 4 schoonersn
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-02-17
10000, 900 OR $4,000, 600.

The day the project of first completing
our army by means of the new bounties, &c
was laid befor congress, we calculated the
expense of our military establishment at 20
millions, as our readers must have remark
ed in our sketch of that days proceedings.
We are happy to find on calculation since
confirmed ON the floor of the house of re
personalities, by col Smith, member from
New ork, who is one of the first military
characters in the United States This es-
innate presupposes certain degree of g,
conomy-but in our military establishment,
economy does not exist Colonel Smith
calculates that the expense of this establish
ment, which ought TO be 10000, 900 will IN
fact be IL? OO00oOi
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-02-17
Extract ofo letter to tie editor of the
Nezo- York Columbian. dated
EEw.InlNnnn Eel

NEW-LoNDoN, February z.
Admiral Cockburn, with a part OF his
squadron, left here on the 5th, leaving on
the station one ~, one frigate and man
OF war brig. Cur ships, think, will be
Down before the forts again soon IF De-
eatpr does not slip cut during this month,
! shall despair of his getting out this winter
ladeed, if his ships should continue here
till the first of March, thiak it would be
good policy to disn.antle them, and send
Tie c.ews to the lakes.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-02-17

Michael Leib(nowa Senator from Penn
sylyania) is appointed, by the Post Maste or
Conceal, TO be Pokt Master Of the City OF
Philadelphia, vice Robert Patton deceased.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-02-17

YOU who are in " arrears" and have
thought proper not to comply with my late
/" .luSt and reasonable Eegasst,7 may ex-
pect to be visited by the Public Oflieers.-
Produce, at the fair market price, will DC
received in payment After this, let no
person be heard to complain, that they
were not calrd on, to pay, before being
sued.
JAMES S. LANE.
Shepherds Town, Feb IL, 1914.
Cash given for Hides s. Skins, ,
Clover and Flax Seed.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-02-17

We learn, that JOHN L, LAWRENCE, esq
of this city, is appointed Secretary of
Legation, to accompany our ENJOYS to
Gottenburg, who it is said, will sail in a.
bout ten days in the Corvette, ADAMS,
Capt Angus, now preparing for the voy,
age. IN. Y. Gasette.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-02-17

Making an aggregate, of dolls. 3s,ooo,OOo
A sum nearly equal to the public debt,
foreign and domestic at the close of the
revolutionary war. and sufficient to subsist,
annually, British army Of 100000 men,
ibib
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-02-17
RTFIE pOWDTR,

of superior quality, made by Messrs Da-
MEL s G. w BGrstler. 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 a quanty,
can be furnished with the same Powder, by
the Gag.
ADAM YOUNG.
February II, 1874.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-02-17
THE NEW BoUNTIEs

Mr.. Horsey, one of the Senators from
Delaware, in the debate upon the army bin,
presented to the senate the following cal
culation of the amount of the new bounties
As many of the ''war hawks are good e.
economists in their private concerns, we
think sais statesnens, ifit does not sfagger
them, must, at least, make them reflect
little
Have gentlemen calculated the amount
of this bounty? 1t is without an example in
the history of the world and if the war is
to continue any length of time, such, as
would sink this or any other government.
What is it? Suppose $4,000 men be wanted
to complete the military establishment,
land it is believed this, or near this number
is wanted) then the estimate would be-
$4,000 men, at 100 dolls. bounty
each, dolls. 100000
do. do. at $40 acres each, at
g dolls per acre, 100000
do. do. 5 months pay when
discharged. 100000
DO do. dolls for each, to
the recruiting officer, 100000
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-02-17
From tie Eermont WasAingtonian.

IFV"V VtV F0m0Dt WdSh1ngt0nldn.
:" TIE Cradle Of Liberty, New En-
gland IS looking up to the Legislature of
Massachusetts-U Unless this state Immediate
ly takes bold, Constitutional stand in
support OF our rights and liberties, they
are gone forever.
Let The administration get their army of
5000, (as they easily may if they can still
gull the people with the hope of peace)
and let them place a VIRGINIAN at IT,
head-and our liberties are irrecoyerably
lost.
This may be thought dream by some
But they will soon awake. and find it
dreadful reality. We shall have no peace
Sil tas people Of New England DEMASD IT.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-02-17

We were yesterday fsyoured with Mon
treal paper of February but its contents
are not important. Pa5JGdi8ns
The hegtsiaturc OF CANADA have agreed
to an address to the Prince Regent on the
situation OF that Province; have appoint
ed an agentto reside in England to attend
to the interest OF the Province and have
passed new revenue laws
MoNTREkLy February l.
On Sunday last arrived here "a Ameri-
can Militia prisoners, taken at Buffalo and
D. Rock We understand they proceed this
morning under military escort, to Ole
town to be exchanged for some Of our mi
litia, and fellow subjects. who had been
carried OF by the enemy from our frontiers
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-02-17
.Woyksmen attend.

The subscriber has for sale, at his store in
Martinsburgh,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-05-14

My object is not, therefore, to promote
discord between two nations, whose intimate
connexion has had so much influence upoR
the liberties of Europe, and in the destruc-
ton of the ambitious views of the tyrant OBJ
pressor of France. Far from me such cri-
minal thoughts Far from me sentiments of
hatred against great nation, merely because
portion Of their fellow citizens have rem
dered themselves infamous, by base and cru
Ell acts, of which there exists no precedent.
In the presence of my beloved country, /
vouch for the sincerity of my declaration /;
aud beg of my fellow citizens to initiate me
II, mr. abhorrencc of the tyrant, and my graz
titnde to the generous English. However,
these sentiments cannot preyent me from
vindicating myself, whateyet may be the
Consequences, against the outrageous char
iges which have been profusely laid against
me.
I repeat, that at the above mentioned
hours, every good Spaniard who feels an in-
rest in what concerns his country, may sa-
tisfy his curiosity and I cannot but request
the incredulous. who have not chosen to take
the trouble to examine the facts which they
blindly deny, to call ut my house and con-
vince themselves of what they do not. or
wish not to believe. In the mean while, be
pleased, Mr.. Editor. to insert, in continual
ton of this letter, the manifesto, which
hand you to be reprinted. o5e
am, &c.
;. "A. de o.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-02-10

Expressive Of the sense Of Congress Of the
gallant conduct Of Captain Oliver II. Perry,
the officers, seamcn, marines and infantry
acting as such on board of his squadron.
kESOLVED By !he Senate aud House Of Rfpresen-
fafi,es ofhe United Mares IF iae,ico Congress
se"5ed That the thanks OF Congress be, and the
same are hereby presented TO Captain Oliver VI. Per-
~, and through him the officers, petty officers,
,eamsn, marines. and infantry, serving such. at
tached to the squadsn under his command, tor the
decisive and glorious victory gained on Lake Erie an
the tenth Of September, in the year oHe thousand
eight hundred and thirteen, over British squadron
of superior force.
Resolved. That the President Of the United Stases
be requested to cause gold medals to be struck.
blematical Of the action between the two sq.sdons,
and In present them To Cap'sn Perry and Cenain
Jesse ID Elliott. in such manner viii be most hon.
orabk to- them and that the President be further
requested TO present silver medal yh suitable en-.
blems aud devices to each of the commissioned Off.
Gers, either of the Navy Amy, serving ON board,
and a sword to each ~ the midshpmcn and sailing
masters who so Aobiy distinguished themselves on
that memorable day.
Reso,ved That The President of the United States
be requested to present silver medal with like en-
blems and devices to the nearest male relative of
Lieutenant John Brooks, Of the marines, and sword
to the nearest male relative Of Mdshipmen Henry
Laub and Thomas Claxton. jr and to communicate
to them the deep regret which Congress feel for the
loss of those gallant men, whose ongnt to live
in the recollection and affection of grateful coun.
try, and whose conduct ought to be regarded an
example to future generations.
Rcsofved, That three months pay be allowed, ex-
cusiyely If the allowance, to all the petty
officers sesme,, marines and infantry serving such,
who so gloriousy supported the honor Of the Amer
ican flag under the orders of their gallant
der OH that signal occasion.
II CLAY, 81
Speaker Of she Hanse Of Represenfonres.
- j B. VhRNUM,
President Of the Senate pro ,e,.Sore
Jan. 6, 1915 -.9Pprsusd, JAMES MADISON.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-02-10
RESOLUTION
Relative to the brilliant achievement Of Lieu.
tenants Burrows and M'Call.

Relative to the brilliant achievement Of Lieu
tenants Burrows and Meal
RESOLgED By The Senate and House Of Rebresen-
taiivcs Of tie United Sssfes Of .snerica IN Congress
se6led, That the President of the United states be
requested present to the nearest male relative OF
Lieutenant William Burrows. and TO Lieutenant Ed
ward X. MCall, Of the brig Enterprise, gold med
al with suitable embems and devices and silver
medal with like emblems and devices to each Of the
commissioned officers of the aforesaid vessel in tes-
tmony of the high entertained by Congress Of
the gallantry and good conduct Of the officers and
crew in the conflict with the British sloop Boxer,
the fourth of September, in the year one thousand
eight hundred and thirteen And the President is
also requested to communicate to the nearest male
relative Of Lieutenant Burrows, the deep regret winch
Congress feel for the loss Of that valuable officer who
died in the arms of victory, noby coneendng for hs
country's rights and fame.
H. CLAY,
Speaker Of 0e Houss Of Rep-ea nfatires.
J. B. VARNUM,
President Of he Senate pro empors.
Jan. 6, 13l3.-.3bnoped, JAMES MADISON.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-02-10

I'm pursuance Of sundTy warrants from the
Il Hon. DAVID HOWELL, Esq. Judge OF the
District Court for the Rhode-Island DisTict
Notice is hereby given,,hat there have been
filed before said Judge, the following infor-
nations, by THOMAS COLES, Esq. Collector
of tho Customs for the District of Providence,
viz.
An Information against certain sloop cal
led the General Green, her tackle, apparel
and furniture.
An Information against certain sloop cal
led the President, Blake, master, her tackle,
apparel and furniture.
An Information against a certain sloop cal
led the President. Harrison, master, her tac-
kle, apparel and furniture.
An Information against certain sloop CAL
led the George Washington.
Also,
Two Informatons by CHARLES COLLINS,
Esq. Collector of the Customs for rhe Dis
uict Of Bristol viz,
An Information against certain sloop col.
led the .Ns7v. YORK, her tackle, apparel and
furniture.
And An informa,ion against certain sail
called Jbb SAIL belonging 10 the sloop CAL
led the .Nsw- York.
Trial will be had on said Infornations at
Special Dis,rictCourtt To be holden at The Court
House at Providence on Tuesday the fifteenth
day of February next, at 10 o'clock, An.
EBENEZER K. DEXTER, Marshaf.
P-oydepce, January "a. 1914.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-02-10
RESOLUTION

Relative 70 the 5rillisn& achievement Of Capt
James Lawrence,in the capture Of the Bri-
tisb vessc. Of war the Peacock.
RESOLGED BY the Senate and Heve IF Represen.
fafyes ef the Usised States Of Imerica Congress
sen6iei, That the President Of the United States he
requested to present the nearest male relative Of
Captain James Lawrence, gold medal, and silver
medal to each Of the commissioned officers who ser
ed under him In The sloop of Hornet, in her con-
hicl with the british vessel Of tho Peacock, in
testimony of the high entertained by Congress
Of the gsiAntry and good conduct Of The officers and
crew in the capture OF that vessel and the Piesi
dent is also requested TO communicate TO Tive nearest
relative ef Captain Lawrence the sense which Con.
gress entertained Of the loss the naval service Of the
United States has since sustained in the des, cf that
distinguished officer u. CLAY,
Speaker Of the Bose .f Rep-svnfafires
J. a. NARNCM,
President Of the Senate pre- fenpore
Jan. II, 1sii--.fpprosed, JAMES MADISON.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-02-10
LAWS.
PUBLIsaED BIZ AUTRoRI1Y,
AN ACf

To amend the seventh section of the act, en-
titled {" An act to lay and collect direct
tax within the United States"
Be it enacted By the Senate and House Of Represen
satipes Of the Uifed States Of .4merica in Congress
assembled That in every case where the Legislature
Of State shall not convene prior to the FIRST day of
January, one thousand eight hundred and ourtee','
no notice Of the assumption of the quota OF sueh
State of the direct tax shall be deemed necessary
and such State shall be allowed until the twentieth
of February next for making payment, add shall re-
had been made ON the tenth day of February.
II. CLAY,
Speaker Of fle Horse Of Representatives.
JB NARNUN,
President effhe Serufe pro fesspore.
Jan. IL, 1Si4-.ahproued JAMES MADISON