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Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-06-02
JACOB BROWN.
Major General.
Hon Secrefdry Of Var.
REPORT

informed you of my arrival at fort Oswe.
60 on the S0th ult. This post being but
occasionally and not recently occupied by
regular troops, was in bad state of de.
fence. OF cannon we had but five old guns,
three of which had lost their trunnions.-
What could be done in the way of repair
was effeeted-new platforms were laid.
| the gun carriages put in order, and decay
| ed pickets replaced On the sta inst the
British naval force, consisting of four large
ships, three briggs and number of gun
and other boats were deserted at reyeile
beating about seven miles from the fort
Information was Immediately given to capt
Woolsey Of the navy, twho was at Oswego
villagel and to the neighboring militia
1t being doubtful on what side of the river
the enemy would attempt to land, and nv
force t290 effectively being too small to
bear division, ordered the tents in store
to be pitched on the village side. while |
occupied the other with my whole force
1t is probable that this artifice had its effect
and determined the enemy to attack where.
from appearance, he expcttel the least
opposition. About one o'clo K tie feet an.
preached. Fifteen boats. large and crowd.
ed with troops, at given signal, moved
slowly to the shore These were proceed
ed by gun boats sent TO rake the woods and
cover the landing, while the larger vessels
opened a fire upon the fort Capt Boyle
and lieut.. Legate, $50 soon as the debark-
ing boats got within range of our shot,
opened upon them a very successful FIRE
from the shore battery, and compelled
them twice to retire. They at length re
turned to the ships and the whole stood off
from the shore for better anchorage. One
ofthe enemy's boats which had been de-
serted, was taken op by US, and some
others by the militia. The first mentioned
was sixty feet long, carried thirty six oars
and three sails and could accommodate 100
men. She had received ball through
her bow, and was nearly filed with-Na
ter.
Piquet Guards were stationed at differ
ent points and we lay on our arms during
the night.
At day break on the 9th, the fleet ap-
peared bearing up under easy sail. The
Wolf, &c. took position directly against
the fort and batteries, and for three hours
kept ap heavy fire of grape &c. Find
ing that The enemy had effected landing
withdrew my small disposable force into
the rear of the fort, and with two com
panies, tRomaynes and Melvin's, met
their advancing columns, while tile other
companies engaged the TANKS osthe enemy
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-06-02

Cash will be given by
Mr.. John Jackson at the Tan yard row
occupied by Mr.. Kearsley, OF by the sub
scriber, for - a
Chestnut, Spanish & Black
Oak Bark,
deliveredin Shepherds Town, at the above
mentioned Tan Yard.
J b HENRY.
Shepherds Town, May &c, 1914.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-06-02
WASHINGTON CITY, May 81.
Copy Of letter. from Major Gen, Brosrn,
to the Secretary at Var, dated
Head Quarters, Sackett's1
a Harbor Nav l2 ISAAC

SlR-Enclosed is an abstract from the
Report Of Lieut. col. Mitchell, ofthe affair
at Oswego Being well satisfied with the
manner in which the colonel executed nv
orders, and with the evidence given of
steady discipline and gallant conduct on
the part of the troops, have noticed them
il, the general order, copy of which is
enclosed.
The enemy's object was the naval and
military stores deposited at the Falls, Is
miles in rear of the Fort These were pro.
tected The stores at the fort and village
were not important
l am, &c.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-06-02

WILL be sold at public sale, on Tbprsd.v
the Esd of June, if fair, if not. the ney,
iaiF day at the late dwelling of William
Alexander. decd. in the town of R,th
Berkeley County,
Sundry articles of House.
hold and Kitchen furniture, consisting in
part OF Feather beds and bedding. Chairs
and Fables, and an excellent house Clock
Also, Negro Woman and her Child. and
Nego giii about l2 years old, also a bay-
mare. Bonds with approved security will
De required. and the terms made known on
the dag OF sale, which will commence Of
twelve o'clock, where due attendance will
be given by
JOHN BELL. and
ROBERT sHERRARn.s Adm'rs
May 20, 1914
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-06-02
Extract Of a letter. from L. Warrington,
Captain Of the q. s. ship Peacock, to
the Secretary efthe Macy. dated
SAYANNAII xfau 10

" sIR--I wrote to inform you. that the
amount of the specie deposited in Bank
from His Msjesty's late sloop Epervier, 10
$4,000, and that about 10000 as Dear
as we can Judge, have been plnndered by
her crew, to the disgrace Of hereommander
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-04-20
NORFOLK, April 10.
IDLE RUMOUR.


The propensity which some persons have
for circulating false rsmours, is surprising,
considering how greatly it subjects those
who indulge init to public contempt. In or
binary times this disposition is productive of
no public Inconvenience but in the present
state OF things, this practice deserves to be
rspreheu,led in the severest terms. We are
led to these reflections by what happened
here on Thursday last. About 9 o'clock il
was reported. in manner so circumstanti-
al as to gain general belief. that Admiral
Cocarane had arrived with twenty -four
transports, having at least 5000 tsoops. by
night the transports disappeared, and four
ships Of the line had arrived and q last it
turned out, that one frigate or sloop of W ar
had arrived, and gone up the bay. We look
for "Norfolie News" and have no doubt
few days wit bring us important articles,
such as " From our correspondent at Nor-
folk 49, Extract of letter from Norfolk, -
&c. Sec. We thip!. it would be desirable to
ascertain facts. before letters are written.
uttted TO excite alarm, and perhaps
loss and injury, in a variety of ways, that
may be wen imagined.
Le6rer
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-04-20
CYRUS KING,s REsoLUTION.

To what state ofdegradation are we to
be reduced To what baseness and infamv
would the faction bring their country, il they
had but the power. That set of men cal
ling themselves Americans, should have the
cold blooded treachery To wish this nation
to skulk at the foot Of maritime usurpation
and despotism, and humbly solicit permissi-
on to trade with their friends, is really be-
yond all belief-exceeds the utmost limits
of vileness and prohigacy. Cyrus Kings re-
solution, which will be found among he pro-
eeedings Of yesterday, evinces Reannes,
Of spirit--a degeneracy of soul, that we did
not think could exist among freemen. We
have sacrificed enough for the mercantile
Interests. il IS time to pause, when they re-
quire nothing less than the surrender Of the
character and honor of the nation.
Washfngton Gazette.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-04-20
GENUINE VACCINE MATTER.
PUBLIC NOTICE

rs hereby given that the Subse ioer, Ia cons
IL formity to The act of the Gsi.s, n son, q
bly,, passed February ~, 1914, All eaitied
An act for the free distriDu ia1 VI genuine
vaccine matter, &c. is ready u furni.h the
same. without Fee or Reward. 20 any CHI
zen or Citizens IF the Commonwe alta of Wis
ginia, who may apply TO in for il. Proper
directions how to use l., ri, iiS@wise be fcrs
nishe'l, if required. tree CT any exi,enoe.
Whatever
AL letters relative to vacci,ation, either
to or from the under igned, aid not excee-
ling half an ounce in weigh. are conside ed
by the United S ates ulAil free ct any Pos.
tase. (See the act of Congress, entitled aA
act 20 encourage vaccina ion.'' Apply at a
%; tims through the medium Of the Post-
Ofice, uirec .ed TO JAMES SMITH.
.Agent far Vecca afion,
baltimore.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-04-20

The following article is taken from very
high toned Federal paper--As its Editors
may better know toe intentions of their
'friends' than we Republicans can. we think
it necessary to insert it by way of caution -
THE ENEMY APPROACHING.
The vanguard Of the British feet are as
high up the Chesapeake as Sharp's Island,
within days sail of Baltimore. Nine sail
are said TO have entered the Potomac In.
dependent of the knowledge of the navigati,
on of our bays aud rivers. acquired by Ads
miraI Wsrren's officers, we understand Sir
Alexander Cochrane, was some yerrs at
Norfolk, and possesses the same informati~
on.--He is considered an enterprizing Off
Ger, of desperate resolution, and is no doubt
sent here TO fight, finding that the mild poli~
cy pursued by Warren has had no effect up
on the country. If there be not an armistice
withina month, we have no doubt baltimore
will be sacked, ifnot laid in ashes. If Coch~
rare strikes it will be off hand, without al
lowing weeks for preparation, and the arri-
val Of troops.
Eed. Rch
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-04-20
IPREsToN.
LYNcHsuRe, 9th April, 1914.

Dear Sir,
am beginning narrative of events,
which probably may be of some use, in giving
celebrity to your Bath, occasioned by the fol-
lowing circumstances THE Tuesday after
you left here, being the 9TH, my Wife was hap
PLY relieved, and my family encre ssed, by the
addition of iusty boy. The evening of the
9th, it was thought expedient for her to take
medicine, which made it necessary for her to
leave the bed. anticipated some evil, and had
the Bath ready. In two minutes after she re
turned 10 bed, she was seized with violent
crsmp In tile stomach, and pain in the back,
so bad, she could scarcely move or breathe.
The Bath gave her entire relief in about Is or
70 mnutes--she exclaimng, surely it is the
best thing in the world"
18th instant-Last night she was again sci
zed after being up witt, shivering and ex
IRENE pain, and was as before, relieved in a few
minutes by the Bath In consequence of hav
ing such a friend in tim- ofneed, she has drank
cold water as at other times, and by abandoning
the use OF spirits, escaped, those tedious, de-
biiitating h ad-achs, with which she used to be
afflicted. March 15tb-My black boy Osborn,
was taken very bad with the pleurisy--I appli-
ed the Bath and bleeding with good success.
i7th---Lsst night committed him to the care
Ut the black boys, and this morning found him
scarcely able to breathe, accompanied with a
stupor bordering on insensibIity. He had
been neglected the preceding nght-his skin
was all over bunny, and ali his lower exsremI-
ues cold as olsy-I called in Doctor Owens,
AID Nth every thing that can he done, his case
reHans very doubt l.. 1slh--fvsnin ~ c is q
little better. 22nd--lie IS much mended if he
RECEIVERS, IL must be principally. If not oge,h
er. through the assistance OF the Bath. 4 went
to James Martins, found h,m and his Wife both
very slcS, yiDg IN seperate beds, neither able
u hip tie other persuaded them to try the
Bath--She ut length consented brought it,
and put 1T IN operation on her for he woud
have no faitA in it. Both OF them had beeR
bled IN the course of The day, with little it any
relief She was afflicted with extreme head
ache and pain in the breast, attended with
strong Paliits.ion of the heart. In about As
minutes she was relieved, and tbouyii late at
night, had food prepared for her--She being
thus unexpectedly relieved, he also consented
20 try the experiment, and in about the same
length of time, he was relieved in a like man
ner. His was case OF the pleursy,i found his
surface complet Iy abord, and his extremities
cold, with very painful breathing. In two days
he went to work entirely we'll. Several cases
OF did rent disorders have been entirely reno
we'd by the Bath alone.
March 23--Lsst night my Wife was taken
with a very severe pam in her feet and ankles,
I rolled the bed cIoathes down to her waist, and
closed them tight round her, to prevent til,
| heat affecting er body and the Bath IN abou
| ten minutes relieved her, aud she fell into
quiet sleep.
SAsPL SCHooLFIELD.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-04-20
Valuable Lands for sale

DY Virtue of Deed of Trust, executed TO
- tn Subscriber and Thomas Marshall, Esq.
toy VIM. M. Richardson of the County OF Gooeh.
land, to secure a debt due to Thomas Poulke
oil ,he City OF Richmond, shall proceed to sell
a Tract Of LAND, lying in the aforesaid coanty
of Goochlsnd,and bounded by the lands OF MIR.
Archibald Bryce, VIM Britt, sen.Wm A. Ford,
WIN. George, sen. Geo. Holman, John Wood
son.Hdward Cunningham, Paul Dismicux, Tho
mas Berndon, John ilerBdon, and John Forbes,
being the Land which the said William VI.
Richardson resides or so much thereof as will
pay the third instalment, with interest from the
rst of March last.
The sale to be made before the door of the
Bell Tavern, in the City Of Richmond, on the
5tn day of May next, for cash
THOS. BIN FORD.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-04-20
Blockade Of re Caesakeake.

Several ships arrived in the Chesapeake,
on tie I'd or Sd instant as a reinforcement.
The enemy's feet now in the bay is stated
to be four 74's Ave frigates, and several
smaller vessels. All of them, except two
frigates came up the bay on the 4th. Some
were off Sharp's island on "Wednesday last ;
and eight boats were seen TO go off towards
the Eastern Shore. 1t does not appear as
vet that they have done much damage. the
bay craft and the people on the shores be-
ing more on their guard than they were last
year. A party ofthe enemy. however. en-
tered Wiocoo,ico some days ago, in pursuit
of schooner. and being disappointed in get
ting her. they landed and conmitted the u
sual barbarisms On the property of the peo-
pie on shorc--not only in -" ro5bing the hen-
houses" and taking off what might be use,
full to them, but in destroying furniture, rip-
ping up beds, breaking windows, aud the
like. They also burnt the kitchen of Mr..
Edwards. and stole from the poor negroes
their clothing and pigs. They left the shore
before the militia could reach them, except
small party who exchanged some shot
with them. Who shall say that these thugs
are not magaanimous" and SC religious"
and worthy of a nation" contending for the
freedom Of the world "-Out upon the
Goths, and their canting adherents!
The,U. States sloop of war Erie, is not
in the bay as reported. That vessel as
well as the Ontario, is at Baltimore disman>
tied and the crews nave been ordered to
other service.
N;iets Register or Saturday.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-04-20

W'csham's Father, Doctor Mcclur--Mr
| irockenbrough, by the hand Of Doctor grScken,
brough himself--Mrs. Mich, !as--Niss Mary
Bush, sister OF Mrs. mhler. This was very
interesting case. She was relieved from great
suffering, by one application--Mis Catherine
Amber, and two of Col. Ambler's servants.
BY Col. Ambier's consent. it is proper TO add,
that although his letter is dated 18th NJ 3 eli,
he had no disposition to lessen his testimony,
on the 18th day of April. So tar from il, ne
este ms the system more highly, by having had
additional opportunities to prove It's worth.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-04-20
BALrInoRE, April 16.
SPIRITED ACTION.

A few days since, small schooner, owned by
Mr.. Charles Baker, Of this city, with the owner
on board, was chased from the pay INTO 81 Je-
rorne's. bv British barge. MIR. Baker ran his
vessel ashore, landed, and procured two guss
and some ammunition. The officer command
ing the barge, and some Of his men, took pos
session Of the schr; but while they were at
tempting to gether of from the shore, Mr. Ba-
ker and Of his assistants, fred at them, Kali.
ed the officer and one OF his men, and compelled
the OTHERS to retreat to their barge and sheer oil
leaving the schooner to the undisturbed pos
session OF the owner.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-04-20
NOTICE,

aSAAC Webster and others having adj
4 vertised that they infeni to petition tas
next General Assembly of virg.nil for per-
mission to build toll bridge across Pamun,
ky River; the subscribers give notice that
they shall oppose the said petition; as the
road leading to the proposed bridge vii! ma
terially injure The estate of the orphan chill
dren of Mann Page decd By running nearly
through the centre of il. The ferry at Hans
over Town also. which is we'll kept and on
better road than could be made to the con.
templated bridge will be destroyed.
CHARLES G. PAGE,
Guardian to the Orphans Of .ifann Poge. decd,
GEORGE DABNEY,
O1vner Of thc Ferry az Hanover Town.
April 14,h, 1914. wa
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-04-20
INFAMOuS-Lf,rue.

1t is suggested. in the New-York Colum-
bian, as a correct report that the inhabitants
of the state of g steady habits. at Saybrook,
had an understanding with the British, not
to modest them in the destruction or carry
ing off the floating property, so they did no
injury to the goods and chattles of the peo
pie on shorei! Mr.. Holt speaks, in fit terms
Of indignation, IF the imputed "base and
trucking spirit" But we do seriously consi-
der such an arrangement as mere eXem'
piification of the apparent implied contract
between governor Strong and the British, 10
let each other alone. Sure we are, howe yer,
that our Government ought, in particular
20 initiate the alleged policy of Bonaparte,
maugre the charge of g French Influence"
and tina. is to "allow no neutrals, " among
their o7vn citizens.---B Bait. Pafriot.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-04-20
twenty Dollars Reward.

DAN-AWAY FROM the subscriber, at
Ab Warwick, in Chesterfield County, on
the first day Of the present month (April,)
negro man named
HMPY.
lie is Of a yeilowish cast. and VIII n spoken
to, is inclined 70 stammer, particularly #
7lsrmed. AMPY is "a young nan about
twenty FIVE years Of age and well grown, A.
bout feet, 8 or inches high, he nad on
fine hat wi h narrow velvet ribbon a.
round it, blue Virginia cloth pantaloons
I'd striped vest. will give the above T d
ward any person that will secure him 10
any Jail IN the state.
LUCY HIGGINBOTHAM
April ~ 1919.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-04-20
NEW HAMPSHIRE ELECTION.

The House of Representatives will consist
of one hundred and eighty seven members ,
of these eighty nine are Republicans. & nine
ty two are Federalists. and six are uncer.
tain. Counting all the doubtful members as
Federalists. their majority in the House viii
be only nine. But if these should, as they
may, vote Republican, there viii be Repub,
licaa majority of three. Lust year the Fe
deral majority was near 80.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-04-20
COMMUNICATED.

At an election at King &c Queen Cour,
House, held on Monday 11th. inst. for mem
bers to serve in the next General Assembly
the Poll stood thus
Major Humphrey Walker 211
William II. Roane 205
William Newsum 1876
Edwin Upshaw 81
BOT Candidate and absena.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-04-20
FORCE TuE ENEMY.

The following is correct statement of
the enemy's force now in the Chesapeake !:
Three ships of "a guns; seven frigates !;
one brig and two tenders. At anchor last
night in Lynhayen, the Dragon, "a. and A
casta frgate.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-04-20

The political Jeremiah bidders, who have been
striving to raise the s1ind for Federal President
have totally failed. 1t is thought that Mr.. WAC
xzR, formerly an editor of the Federal Republican,
foresaw that the efforts Of that print would prove
abortivs-asd so cns cable. and run from ultimate
disgrace.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-04-20

~ An enemy's force of fouc vessels were
(soys The Alexandria Herald Of Friday. J
seen about IS miles below Annapolis, moving
upwards, on "Wednesday afternoon.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-04-20
70 /.
PHILApRLpHIA. Apr;I IA

The sloep Ct war Erie, lately commanded
by capt. Ridseiey, not being able to proceed
=; ecs, i; sS;SsEss9aesSe ot t.zs superIor forc-
of the enemy. lying in the Chesapeake, re-
turned to baltimore and has been disman-
tied. The crew arrived here last night IN
the Steam boat, under the care of Lieuten.
ant Dallas, on their way to Sacketi's Har-
bpr.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-04-20
VIRGINIA ARGUS.
RIcHM o ND
70 No Northern maillast night.
X WEDNESDAY. Arm 20. 1914.

II is thought the Tories win 60 into mourning for
the death of the Embargo 1t is certain they have
lost their bsst friend. Embargo assisted them to
keep their power in New-EugIand. Well might
ParsonW cbster perform the funeral service It was
the least he could do in gratitude the defunst.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-04-20

WAsHrNcroH CRY, April IS.
The House Of Representatives yesterday de-
termined, by large majority, against enquirln,,
into the expedieacy of repeating the law prohi
biting the use of British licences. lhe motto
on this subject gave rise to interesting de-
bate on the subject Of licences generally, and
particularly ON the effect Of such licences on the
trade which will take place from our ports ut,-
der present circumstances. The debate havins
been serious and protracted, the decision may
be considered as final and conclusive, at lcas,
for the present session. Our commerce will be
carried on either by real neutrals OF real Ame-
ricans, and for neutral and American interests.
t MAJ Iaf.
A bill has passed the Senate, ard is now be-
fore the House Of Representatives, for DIMINISH
ing the fees of Marsha,s, Attornies and Clerks
of Courts of the U. s in certain cases. IL.
The session of Congress is quietly drawing
to close. Upwards Of 90 Members of the II.
of II. and one or two Senators, have departed
home, within week past. IL.
APRIL 10.
The President of the u s. has conferred the
brevet rank of aforementioned ON Major
FoRsYrHE, of the LIST Rife Regiment, who mas
been distinguished for his gllantry on various
occasions; and the brevet rank of Major on
Capt HoLMEs, of the oath Infantry, for his gall
lsnt conduct reported in our paper OF Wednes-
day. III.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-04-20
DearSir,

RICHMOND, March 10Th, 1914
Deer Sir,
1 should be wanting in justice to you,
not to inform you, what effect the application
of your Portable Hot aud Warm Is 9TH had upon
me, in a paroxysm of the Rheumatic G tut =
The attack was in my ankle & heels of both teet,
ana the great toe OF She right--During three
days, the pain increased, and with such VIC
leace, that was in the most extreme agony
In the height OF tins extremity, my brother
Colonel Francis Preston, came in to see me
and proposed, rather j1cosely, that your Ap-
par stus. which was just then beginning TO be
spoken OF in tht Cry, should be introduced TO
try ITS etiect--As very aer of toe usual app
plicallons, such as foE. tations, rubefacients,
campfire, &C nal iaii q, conseated, though
without any bigh expectation, or much conf
dence; but ike other persons in great pain,
Was wiiiingto try almost any thing which is
prescribed Tor reiief--It was &C .ordin s,y in.
troducgd, and applied, and in about forty min
ute, before one cup of the burning ardent spir.
1t was consumed, 1T procured a complete re !.
mission of lie pain II lel. into sound sleep,
which continued nearly seven hours and " hen
awoke, was SO TAR restored, that felt an III,
ciination, and thought i had the ability TO ride
IN Carriage tor ex rcise, which would have
attempted, il TIE weather had been favourable.
On every return OF the spasms, which after the
rirst publication of the Bath, grew weaker, u.
sed 1t as seemed agreeable And, with one
exception, which low attribute to an iniudici-
Gus application, 1t never failed 20 produce relief
ITS utility in such comp .inss, indeed IN all in.
hamrnstory ds>sssss, et,;hSssWt aaost fascib!y !
nSss 10 doa's,, har my ,.sSs: ~as :; scaed ars ~
a severe fit of pleuri y, TO which she is subject,
by tmey, and judicious application OF your
Hot and Warm Bath. She was completely re-.
stored TO her usual health in two days.
With sentiments Of high regard,
"a am. deag sir, your
obi serv't.
IPREsToN.
Doctor S, +. jennings.