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Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-07-28
Copy of a letter from Capt. Porter to
ths Secretary Of the Navy, dated

Copy of a letter from Capt. Porter to
ths Secretary Of the Macy, dated
New York, July 18th, 1914.
SIR-Tbere are some facts relating to
our enemy, and although not connected
with the action, serve to shew his perfidy,
and should be known.
On Commodore Hillyar's arrival at Val.
pariso, he ran the Phoebe close alongside
OF the Essex, and enquired, politely after
my health, observing that his ship was
cleared for action, and his men prepared
for boarding. l observing, Sir, if you,
by any accident, get on board of me,
place; | am prepared to receive you, but
shall only act on the defensive. lie OBJ.
served, cody and indiflerently, Oh Sir,
| have no such intentions, " at this instant
his ship took aback on my starboard bow,
her yards nearly locking with those of the
Essex. | called all hands to board the
enemy; and in an instant my crew were
ready to spring on her decks. Com. Hill.
var exclaimed, with great agitation, " |
had no intention of getting on board of
you 81 had no intention of coming so near
you | am sorry | came so near you. -
His ship fell off with her jib boom over
my decks ; her bows exposed to my broad
side, her stern to the fire o fthe Essex Junr.
her crew in the greatest confusion, and in
fifteen minutes, l could have taken or DIES.
troyed her. After he had brought his ship
to anchor commodore Hillyar and captain
Tucker, of the Cherub, visited me on shore.
when asked him if he intended to res.
pect the neutrality of the port I" Sir, .
said he, "you have paid such respect to
the neutrality of this port, that | feel my
self bound. in honor to do the same"
| have the honor to be, with great
respect, your obedient servant.
d. PORTER.
Extract of a letter from an officer in Utica,
Of<thc iatA ias. 80 his friend in n. York
81 have heard this evening from our
army in Canada. Major Gen. Brown pur.
sued the enemy to Queenstown heights
where he was on the 10th, and would wal
tho arrival of baggage &c. The enemy hae
retreated towards Burlington heights, ano
arrangements were made by the Major Gen
to cut him off Gen. Brown will certainly
ouSOcco III VIC conquest OF ina part OF The
upper province from Burlington heights
say head of Lake Ontario to Maiden, and
probably the whole. If the feet will co.
operate, the British army must surrender /;
if not, it is probable they may effect their
escape. The feet was to sail on Monday
last"
We learn from a gentleman who came
passenger in the steam boat from Albany,
that General Brown was at Queenstown,
the enemy having retired after the battle
at Chippewa. On the 18th inst. an express
from Gen. Brown passed through Utica,
for Sacketts Harbor. Com. Chauncey had
not sailed on Monday, but was waiting
the arrival of seamen.
We understand (says the Newport Mer
curyl that the command of the frigate ia.
VA, building at Baltimore, has been Of
fered to Com. Perry.
PLATTSBURGH, July Is.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-07-28

The Express mail from Buffalo yester.
day brought advices of our army under
Gen, Brown to the l4th, at which time
they remained encamped at Queenstown,
as was supposed, the arrival and co-opera.
ton OF the fleets under Com. Chauncey.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-07-28

-
ArmsSttce-uncertain yet.-The CITY
was yesterday thrown into much agitation
oy the report that the offer of an armistice
mao been received by the way of Halifax.
ana was on its way to Washington. 1t NAV
not be amiss to remark that the cireum.
stance mentioned in a letter, that nothing
had transpired at Halifax respecting the ar,
nistice is not irreconcileable with the ex-
istence of such a fact for a contemplated
but not actually completed armistiee. or
embargo, or preliminaries OF peace. are all
Things OF a nature which prudence requires
should be kept a profound secret until thew
are put beyond all doubt otherwise a
speculation would rage and thousands per-
haps be ruined. Al present we think it
would De rash to pronounce respecting the
subject before us, either way. But the in
eApressible avidity with which every ru.
mour looking towards the restoration of
peace is received by all classes of people
shews, ~conclusively, the desire of the ma
ZION TO escape from a war, which. every
one now is convinced, whether it was or
was not Justly declared, has been and is
carried on IN a way that can only end in
disaster and dishonor. For although there
are many who still continue to believe in
the honesty or integrity of MIR. Madison.
yet scarcely is there to be found a man of
any party, who does not openly express
his distrust of his wisdom and capacity.
lEUening Post.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-07-28

me Enemy an our Waters, are becom
ing every day holder and more trouble.
SOME In CatOert County, Md they have
we are informed, burnt the Jail and Court
House and carried off about 800 Slaves
several letters were received in town yes.
.erday from Fredericksburgh, stating that
they had landed and taken possession of
WeStmoretand Court House about FORTY
seven miles from that place. their shipping
were at Society Hill at the mouth of Upper
Machodlc aud were spreading terror through
out ehe adjacent country. An express had
arrived at Fredericksburgh requiring the
aid of the militia from spottsylvania Coun.
ty. 8er Gox
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-07-28

We understand (says the Newport Mer
curyI that the command of the frigate IA.
VA, building at Baltimore, has been Of
fered to Com. Perry.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-07-28

July IS
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-07-28

Enquirer.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-03-24
Extract of letter from Paris, dated
2oth December, 1873

I assure you there is left neither hope
nor prospect for the sufferers under the
Rambouillet Decree, fact which your
government ought to have known long since.
1t is true, Mr. Armstrong carried with
him, froIn this country to America, letter,
in which restitution of this property was
promised, in the event of your government
declaring war against Great Britain but
before this minister left Paris, he he'd
satisfied himself that decree existed,
which had put the whole proceeds in the
military chest of the Emperor, and that
the promise contained in this letter nei-
Their could, nor ever was intended to be
complied with Whether this letter was
communicated to your government, 1cith
out the key, is best known. to that min
lister
. His successor Barlow, was amused on
this and other subjects, with sham nego
citation, which ended by an order for him
to appear at wilma, where treaty was to
be concluded under the eye of the Empe
ror lie sunk under the fatigue and hu-
initiation of this barbsrous journey The
American mission to St. Petersburg in
search of peace with G. Britain, and the
hopes entertained by the Emperor of sub
DUNG his enemies, prevented Mr.. Craw-
ford from being received by the Regency
as minister from the u States, nor would
he have accredited him to this hour, had
the imperial arms prevailed. Don't ina
CINE. however, that You will gain much
by his misfortune or flatter yourselves that
while you are negotiating with England,
your minister can negotiate successfully
here; much less that the promise which
was given you, for making war against
England, will be fulfilled when you make
peace with that nation But there is a
portentous cloud, apparently ready to burst
upon France, which may occasion great
changes in it's interior, and materially affect
its remaining foreign relations"
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-03-24
From LATE LONDON PAPER.

A singular and unexpected occurrence
took place last week among the French
prisoners of war confined on board the
Sampson, prison ship in the Midway:
Since the reverses which have been sus-
tanned by Bonaparte have been communi
Gated to them, two parties have gradual
ly arisen amongst them, who have been
occasionally arguing against each other,
the one party assert the propriety and ls-
gality of placing the BoURBoNs. on the
throne of their ancestors, whilst the O,
Their contend for the dynasty of Bonaparte.
From argument, as each party became
more assured of its strength, they pro.
ceeded to threats and menances, which
terminated in blows At last the two pap
ties arranged themselves in. order ofbattIe,
and commenced desperate conflict, which
ended in the defeat of Bonaparte's adhe-
rents. Nearly 600 men and officers, whe
took part in the ARRAY, have been put in
close confinement
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-03-24
NORTH OF FRANCE.

Flushing, Dee 27.-The enemy has
made several attempts to disembark, but
failed--A squadron Of iSiships ofwsr, hav-
ing it is said, troops on board, still con,
tinue in sight. Our garrison IS upwards oil
5000 men. 1t is provisioned for one year
The works done at Flushing, Twer and
Ranskens since 1909, can hardly be con-
ceived Many millions, it is true, have
been spent at those places. Should the
English hazard landing, they will lose
their army as in 1909, and they will mis-
carry sgsins. our places.
We have in port two ships OF the line,
four frigates and so gun boats, all well
armed, to keep our communications open
with the island of Catzand.
AntDerp, Dec. 39-The general Of divis-
ion Maison has been appointed command
ant of the list corps now forming in our
city, and which is composed of so bsttal-
ions, 4 divisions and numerous train OF
artillery. We have, besides, two divisions
of cavalry and three divisions of sharp
shooters,
Npstricht. Dec. 30.--This city is en-
tirely armed and provisioned, and in per-
feet state of defence. We learn it is so
likewise with all the places on the Mense.
Reraen. op. loom, Dec. 29l-Gen. Bisan-
et who commands our city, is an active
and skilful officer. He has put the place in
the best state of defence. We have benin
danger at the first moments; but now we
have no reason to fear the enemy. Our
garrison 5000 strong, is provisioned for
seven months A convoy of one thousand
oxen entered the place this morning.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-03-24

the superior and county court, m any
county within this commonwealth, he shall
pay the per centnm aforesaid, IT the fees
charged on account Of the duties or both
Offices. including allowances for public ser
vices. shall exceed one thousand dollars
S. All male free negroes and mulat-
toes above the age of sixteen years,
shall be subject to poll tax OF one dol
lar and fifty cents, to be collected IN the
manner to be prescribed by law ; provided,
that such free negroes and mulattoes as
are bound out apprentices shall be ex-
empted from the tax hereby imposed,
g. From and after the first day OF May
next, there shall be levied and collect
ed, for every piece of vellum, parchment
or paper. upon which shall be written
or printed any note or bill, made pay
able or negotiable, or which may be paid
or negotiated, at either of the public banks
of Virginia, or at the branches thereof
the following rates, to wit: for each note
or bill above twenty and not exceeding
one hundred dollars, four cents; above
one and not exceeding two hundred dol
lars, six cents above two and not exr
ceeding five hundred dollars twelve cents ;
above five and not exceeding one thous-
and dollars, twenty five cents above one
thousand and not exceeding fifteen hundred
dollars, thirty seven cents above fifteen
hundred and not exceeding two thousand
dollars, fifty cents; above two thousand
and not exceeding three thousand dollars,
seventy five cents; above three thousand
and not exceeding four thousand dollars,
one hundred cents; above four thousand
and not exceeding five thousand dollars,
one dollar and twenty-fi cents; above
five thousand and not exceeding seven
thousand dollars, one dollar and seventy
FIVE cents; and above seven thousand
and not exceeding eight thousand dollars,
two hundred cents and for every TWEEN
~ thousand dollars above eight theus-
and, twenty five cents additional
z. This act shall commence and be In
force from and after the passing thereof
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-03-24
From the Correspondent of the CONNIE,
ctdt .ddoegtISer.

CtUF .5QCeIttStP.
ERIE, March 4.
GenHemsn-Sincem my last, nothipp ~
Importance has occurred ia this vicinn,
but, by the arrival of gentleman on NJ
day last from the westward, we are .;nfo,,
ed, that considerable British force was ~,
the way for Detroit. My informant saw
man that left Detroit on the 18th ult ,yba
states, that information was received q,
the night preceding, that British force
1900 in number, had crossed the river :,
Clair, about 80 miles above Detroit. Ard
were marching down; and that about 4Os
indians were coming down, on the Cara3,,
side of the river The inhabitants were il
great confusion, endeavouriDg 10 save thc,r
lives and property. The Commanding Of
ficer, tof the forty Col Croghan. woul8
not permit the Inhabitants TO 60 into The
fort, it being too small to protect them asd
make defence. An order had been issu.
ed to burn Maiden and Sandwich: the fcst
at l0and the next at s o'clock on the 5tl,
but this was not done-probably counteg
manded:
From other sources we are informed. thai
a heavy cannonading was heard on the river
Rasin, and at Fermillion on the 18th. in
the direction Of Detroit
We were also informed, few davs since.
by express from Sackett's Harbor. that A
British force consisting of 1890 regulars and
500 seamen, have passed that place Cor tie
westward. Tothis circumstance and others:
add that of the most loyal inhabitants near
Detroit moving into the interior, and Their.
is little room to doubt, that an attack Las
been made
Through the interposition of Providence.
we have been permitted to re main unmolest
ed thus far The ice on the Lake has no.
been strong enough to admit an army to
disturb us here, and the winter is so far
spent, that we aprehend no danger until
the spring opens.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-03-24
Translated for the ". y Mercantile
ddI,'r
EAST OF FRANCE.

Colmor, Dec. 3l.-The project of the
upper Rhine has received orders to cause
the levey en- n,asSe Of the population of
that department.
We hear by way of Basic that the head
quarters of prince Schwartzenburgh con
tinued at Locrack on the 29th The en-
perors of Austria and of Russia were at
Friburg The force of the enemy that
crossed the Rhine j s said to be FIVE diyis-
ions, forming from 50 to 10000 men 1t is
the Bavarans who besiege Hunngue and
Befort, general Bubna is marching to Ge-
neva Gen Coloredo is at Berne.
I'royes, Jan. Count de Segur, sen.
ator % commissary extraordinary of his
majesty, has arrived here. He appeared
much pleased with the excellent spirits
with which we are animated.
He has addressed to the inhabitants Of
our department a proclamation which has
produced the hveliest impression, and in
which amongst other things he says, "the
emperor sends me in the midst of you to
tell YOU important truths, and speak to you
of our dearest interests" 'sHis majesty at
the head Of his armies is about going to ad
vance to give battle to your enemies, if
they defer any longer the signing a treaty
which they alone are retarding without any
motive"
An enemy's van guard of 5000 men,
under the command of Bubna, presented
itself on the S0th of December, before the
city of Geneva. The armed national guard
bad been called out by the prefect, and
amounted to 1900 men. General Jordy
who commanded the place, had put it in a
state of defence he had IL pieces of can
non. 'fhe garrison was 1900 strong-lSeO
men who, from Grenoble, were on their
Wav to reinforce it, which was sufficient to
shelter it from coup de main.
BY sort of fatality. gen. Jordy was at
tackled with stroke of the palsy in the
morning of the day that the enemy made
his appearance. The officer who com
mandcd under him. suffered himself to be
persuaded by the inhabitants, and the gar.
rison quilted the city. The project had
abandoned it three days previous, during
which the citizens had constituted them
selves and taken the authority in their owl
hands. The garrison having marched out
the inhabitants opened the gates. HaC
the project done his duty, had he not quit
ted Geneva, had he been animated with tn
same sentiments which guide the conduc
OF the projects of the upper Rhine and O
Noubs, that important place would hav
been safe
BY an Imperial Decree Of the 4th Jar
uary the Baron Project of the departmen
OF Leman (of which Geneva is the chic
place. is suspended from his functions an
arraigned before a court of enquiryl
Lyoss, Jan The population of tn
city has manifested the greatest enthusiast
at the announcing of the invasion of tn
French territory. Already upwards
10000 citizens are disposed to second III
efforts Of the government TO repulse the
nemy The Lyonese are too well aware
the jea'ously of the English against the
city; and that they would not fail to eau,
all lis manufactures to be destroyed /
some barbarian corps, come from the t
motest part OF Asia
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-03-24
NEw-YoRR. March

Extract Of a letter from gentlem an
at Pergeanes, (Vermont) to the Edi-
tors Of the Mercantile AdUertiser, dat
ed March Sth.
Some secret movements are making
in cur army, Three regiments left Burl-
ington on the 9th inst. for the north
A slooP of war of 26 guns, & six gallies
of large guns are now building here,
which the commodore thinks will be a
force sufficient to keep command of this
Lake.
"The English are building at st. John
10 gallies OF guns. brig of20, and a
schooner of L. Tho two latter at the
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-03-24

single company Of soldiers Law. e,,.x
to commit Ii these things are done il
the green tree, what will be done in H.
dry Give the president a standing arr,
of $4,000 men aud 10000 militia. w;,i
power to appoint the officers, AID TIE,
60, inquire for your liberties at the tomS
of the Capulets
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-03-24
Tr0n. N. \. March 8

We have nothing new from the west,
General Hall has collected from 600 to
1000 militia. His head quarters are at
Williamsville. No late movements have
occurred on that frontier.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-03-24
Nep- York. March IL.

NeT- York. MGrch IL.
Extract Of a letter from ProUidence X.
dated on Friday morning last.
"W We have news from Newport, that
the Constitution frigate has taken slooP
OF war, and that she has arrived at New
port"
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-03-24
BosToN, March Is.

Grand Ne1os from Nep Hampshire
There is now no doubt but every branch of
the Legislature of this Patriotic State will
be decidedly federal.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-03-24

The Senate were yesterday "Wednesday
again engaged in the discussion of an amend
ment proposed to the Loan Bill, which pro-
poses to pledge the internal revenue for the
payment Of the interest and one per cent.
annually OF the principal of the debt which
the Loan will create. So great was the at
traction of the debate in that body, which
is nearly as diffuse and underlined as it was
on the same bill in the other House, that It
was difficult to keep q quorum yesterday IN
the House of Representatives. and in con
sequence OF that difficulty the House I'd
Journed at an unusually early hour.
Nat. Intel.
The Senate yesterday confirmed tie
nomination Of Resurs j. Ns,ES. c. Gaia,
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-03-24
THE GA Il ETTE.
MARIINSBUR RICH /:
THURSDAY, MARCH 81.

In pursuance of notice given In tic
eral Republicans assembled at the house
of Mr.. Edmund Graham, on the Esd inst
for the purpose of nominating two fit per.
sons to represent the County of Beras-
ley in the next General Assembly &C
Virginia, when JOHN r. COOKE, Esq.
and GEORGE NEWKIRK, Esq. were
unanimously nominated as fit persons to re-
present the County of Berkeley in the
next General Assembly of Eirginia-and
the meeting unanimously agreed to support
those gentlemen at the ensuing election.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-03-24
SCENES OF PRESCRIPTION.

e. The following narration of facts is
taken from the Dover, IN H. paper.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-03-24

Isle des Noix in great forwardness. The
brig viii mount long 2ls.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-03-24
. From the National Intelligencerl
Washington, March Is.
THE SUPREME COURT.


Washington, March Is.
THE SUPREME COURT.
Among the very important decisions
made during the present Term of tbs
Supreme Court, is one announced on
Saturday last in the case of the Venus,
which decides the principle that an Amer
can citizen who had removed to England
i'll time of peace. and resided there with
the amino manendi, and was carrying
on trade and commerce there as merch
ant, on the breaking on; of a war is to
be considered as an enemy. and his pro-
perty, invested with his hostile character,
is subject to capture on the high seas,
though the property might have been.
shipped before a knowledge of the, war.
GA this. opinion, we learn, the Couss
was divided, Chief Justice Marshall ard
Judge Livingston having dissented FROM
the decision, and Judge Johnston having
declined deciding on point on which he
had not had time to make up an opinion.
We propose to publish the opinion de
livered on this question, as we'll az on
the important case Of the British licence.
The Chief Justice having left the City
on Sunday, on his return home, Judge
Washington rs now President Of the Court.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-09-08
Dying and Ores
sing of CLOTH.

THEpubic are respectfully informed that
the Subscribers UiU haze their FuHtng
MI ruo miles from Shepherds Toun
on the Martinsburgh road IN operation
BY the 18th inst. uhcre they piR carry on
Fuhing, Dying and Dressing Of Ctot@
an all ITS uarious branches. They engage
that all Uork done by them shaft be erecut-
ed in the best manner Persons wishing
their cloth nell mani act3red, may send
10 on to the mill as soon as Convenient.
CR1WFORD & BILLMYER.
They pish to take taoo apprentices be
tueen Is and 10 gears old, TO learn the a
booze business.
September I, 1914.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-09-08
Pocket Book Lost.

LOST on Saturday the 18th inst. be-
tween the Cross Roads & Shepherds Town.
or in Shepherds Town, A RED MOROC-
co POCKET BOOK, containing a number
of Notes of hand and many other valuable
papers to the amount of s or 900 dollars,
that will be of no account to any person but
the owner.-A reward of three dollars will
be given to any person who may find it and
return it with its contents to the subscriber.
THOMAS TABB.
August 25, 1914.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-09-08

ALL those indebted to the Estate OF
VIM. Alexander, deceased, by Bond, Note,
or Book account, are hereby notified that
the Administrators of the estate will attend
at the House of William Alternately, in the
Town of. Bath, on Wednesday the 18th inst.
for the purpose of receiving payment
from those that are disposed TIC pay of their
respective dues. All those failing to make
payment, on that day, may rest assured
that their Bonds, Notes. or accounts, will be
Immediately transferred to those who pro-
bable may meet them in some other way.
JOHN BELL and : a,
L. SHERRARD. {
September |, 1911.