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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-09-07
BALTIMORE, Aug. 80.
E*traet Of a letter, dated Warrington city, An-
pust 81 1914

bALTlMOREs mug. oUs
Ex,ract IF letter, dated Warrington City, Au-
gust 81, 1914.
"I am almost fatigued to death since Sunday
last. slept little, eat ;ittie, and marchs1 till
my feet are all blstered, and after the whole
we are completely disgrAced The enemy took
possession of the City, burned the Capitol. the
Presidents House, treasury aud War Offices,
and some Private Houses-but to give the De-
vii his due, his conduct here was IS orderly as
could have been expected. The little conflict
which took place on Wednesdaylast at Bladens-
burg, afforded the gallant Batimoresns an op.
portunity of distinguishing themselves. They
fought bravely and made havoc among the Bri,
tish--the fact is, little was done except by
them and Com. Barney's Flotilla men. do not
saw that thousands who were pre- sent, who ne
yer fred shot during the action, would not
have behaved as well IS they id, but forscme
reason retreat was ordered, and aitho' three
fourths of our forces were eager to fight, they
were never permitted to make stand, but
marche d to thu high grounds about three miles
fom Georgetown, where they encamped for the
nisht-next morning they marched to Mont
gomery CONTINUOUSLY yesterday they marched
towards Baltimore, at which place tSey will
arrive to. night OF tomorrow. was neither
wounded nor bad chance to kali or wound
one of the enemy; the FIRST order given to our
req 'ment was to retreat, though in my opinion
we we're well posted and wiling TO do our du-
81.
About 400 of the British came in that even
ing and commence d the work Of destruction,
and proceed ID to it in the NEST orderly man
ner-none oi the public stores or vessels were
taken by them--they were destroyed on their
arrival. Yesterday the British marched rapid
ly from this place to their vessels in the Patux-
ent; it is supposed they did not wait to bury
their dead or take off their wouadsd- The Bril-
tish were commanded by Gen. Ross, and assis-
ted by Admiral Ceckburn; their force is stat
ed variousiy at from 8 to 9000
Z" If the British visit Baltimore I have no
doubt you wilIreceive them in American style
1--WE are disgraced. - meriean.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-09-07
DESTRUCTIVE HURRICANE.

On Thursday evenisg last, while our dec
voted city was IN possession OF the Eneay il
was visited bya tremendous burricsna.
which did great damage to the houses, Now
ing of the rocf' Of man. destroying chin.
Dies, fences &c. In some parts ofthe city e4
very house vas more or less injured. Much
injury wac doubtless done higher up the
Country, where indeed IL levelied az immense
number OF trees, uprooting them here and
there, but more frequeuriY twisting them oa
their rootA
hit zz
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-09-07
WASHINGTON, September /.
FROM THE ENEMY. 81

By Information received through the vi
dettes and otner means OF intelligence re-
Gently oreasized, we learn that the force oi
the enemy which retired from this place
embarked on board his vessels at Benedic,
Tuesday and that right, and appears to in.
tend going down the river.
From the Potomac we learn that no ves-
sells of the enemy were in sight above Hooe's
Cor Laidler's) ferry, except those lying of
Alexandria, which comprize two frigates
two or three sloops of war, and some smaller
vessels. ~
Troops continue TO arrive in the city, which
u now literally 2enpied with armed free
men. who have with patriotic ardor flown
to our assistance. We hope to have it in
our power at some future opportunity to
publish list of the various companies and
detachmehts who have thus volunteered their
services. 1t will occur to our readers. that
it would not he proper for MS. so immediate
ly in the neighborhood of the enemy, to des
cribe the movements of our forces. or the
service. on which they are to be employed
We hope to have some satisfaction of the
enemy yet for his insult to the seat of our go.
vcrnnent:
Brig. Gen. Winder and Com. Redgersar
rived in this city yesterday from Baltimore,
"AS1 So''s. ot--A hf'- Gay 'Oir-0' =
Nat. Int.
The degrading terms dictated BY the
Commander of the British squadron below
Alexandria. to the civil authority of that
town, connected with the offer of the towns
men, before the squadron had even reached
the. fort, to surrender MISUNDERSTANDING, and
their singular mission to Adm. Coekburn
whilst he was in this city, hare every where
excited establishment and Indignation.
misunderstood that dispatch from Adm.
.Cochranc, now lying in the Patuxent, was
Yesterday morning or the preceding even
ing received by the squadron lying before
Alexandria. apprizng them that, as the OBJ
ject of the expedition was answered. they
should forthwith return down the river.
The loss Of the enemy in ais incursion to
the Metropolis, before he ,regained his ships
probably exceeded thousand men. He lost
at least 900 killed in the battle and by ex.
plosion, and three or four hundred wounded.
Many died offatigne, numbers we're taken
prisoners by the cavalry hanging on his rear,
and not few have deserted.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-09-07

The following account ofthe loss of the Brit.
ish in the present northern campaign is derived
from correct source.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-09-07

DIR,
Loss Of sleep aud constant exposure to
the weather in its various changes, gave me
some days ago a violent cold, which has put
it out of my power to do any thing more
than the state of the service here rendered
absolutely Indispensable. Hence my apology
for delaying Until this day my report of the
battle of the 18Th inst.
General Drummond is quietly engaged in
collecting hts reinforcenents. His camp
appears to be fortified. / attempted to look
at il few days past, and it cost me fine
young officer, 1t. Yates Of the 9th rifle re'
giment killed, and 1t Kearsley of that ex.
cellcnt corps, with 1t. Childs of the ninth,
wounded, with the loss of some 2 or 8 pri.
Yates killed and five op six wounded. The
loss Of the enemy was unable to ascertain
He would not leave his defences, and did
not think fit to leave mine at all exposed -
Several deserters say the 9th and 62n6 re-
giments arrived last nj ht, Ii this be true
their strength IL about the same As 1t was
before the battle Of the 18th. Their Colo
mel Scott is dead abont twenty dessfters
from the De VAUDEVILLE regiment and some
few from other corps concur in the report
that their loss in killed, wousded and MISS
ing on the 18th was upwards OF a thousand.
Your obedient servant,
K. p. GAINES,
Brig. Gen. Cv!n'dg.
General Armstrong,
Secretary at War.
Head Quarters, Left Wing,
I'd Division, Fort Erie, u G.
August 1914
SIR,
have the honor to communicate for
the information of the Department Of War,
the particulars Of the battle fought at this
place on the 18th inst. between the left wing
of the 2d division of the Northern Army,
uadsr my command, and the British ferces
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-09-07

seyerh.times heard, and many of cur
officers hesrd, orders given to give the
damned Yankee rascals no quarters.s
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-09-07
BATTLE OF FORT ERIE.

Copies Of letters from Brig. Gen. Gaines tc
the Secretary of War. dated
II. Q. Fort Erie, u. c.
August %, 1914.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-06-02
WASHINGTON CITY, May as.

1t will be observed, by the article from
Tennessee, that the Indian war is entirely
at an end, and the greater part of the
troops engaged in it have been called
home.
We are much pleased to learn that the
military conduct, combining skill and cou-
rage of General jackson, of the Tennessee
militia, has attracted the attention of the
Executive. Gen. Jackson is appointed a
Brigadier general in the army of the U .
States and by brevet has the honorary rank
of Major General. This appointment, we
doubt not, will meet with the general APP
probation.
1t is rumored that Major General Har-
rison has resigned his commission in the
army. We have not been able to ascer-
tain whether the resignation is accepted,
though we incline to think it has been
rendered. Nat. Intel.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-06-02

tween Tennessee and the confluence of the
Coosa and Tallapoosa, making the neces-
sary arrangements to enable him to do
so. About 400 of the E. Tennessee Mill
tia wik be left at this place, $50 at Fort
Strother, and IS at Fort Armstrong and
New Deposit, Old Deposit will be main
tanned by Capt. Hammond's company of
rangers.
Tomorrow detail 500 of the militia
under the command of Brigadier General
johnson, to the Cahawba, with instrue-
tons to unite with me at Fort Deposit,
after having dispersed any bodies of the
enemy they may find there assembled.
The commissioners who have been APP
pointed to make treaty with the Creeks,
need have nothing to do but assign them
their proper limits Those of the friend
ly party who have associated with me will
be easily satisfied and those of the hos
tile party, they consider it a favor that
their lives have been spared them, and
will look upon any space that may be al
lowed them for their future settlement as
bounteous donation. have taken the Ii
berty to point out what think ought to
be the future lines of separation, with
which will hereafter make you ac-
quaistsd. If they should be established
none of the Creeks viii be left on the w
of the Cocsa.
Accompanying this l send you report
made out by the adjutant general, of the
killed and wounded at the battle of the
Tohopsika, which was omitted to be sent
by the last express.
have the honor to be,
very respectfully
your obedient servant,
ANDREW JACKSON,
Major General
His Excellency Gov. Blount.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-06-02
FROM THE SOUTH WEST.
Fort Wiuiams, april 25th, at night

~" - ese'U''eo, AZ Pf 90 ~ost3 w sesS"'"
SIR,-General Pinkney joined me at
Fort Jackson, on the Goth. The enemy
continuing to come in from every quarter,
& it being now evident that the war was o.
yer, received an order at 8 o'clock, p M
on the 2ist to march my troops back to
Fort Williams, and after having dispersed
any bodies of the enemy who may have
assembled on the Cahawka or within
striking distance, and provided for the
maintenance of Posts between Tennessee
and Jackson, to discharge the remainder
Within two hours after receiving this or
der. was on the line to march; and
reached this place last evening, distance
of about sixty miles.
To Brigadier General Doherty, Ishall
assign the duty of keeping up the posts
which form the line of communication be-
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-06-02
Stray Horse.

STRAYED from Lees mill, on Middle
Creek, on Sunday morning the 29th of
May last, sorrel HORSE, with a large
blaize in his face and small lump on bis
forehead occasioned by cut, about sixteen
hands high, seven years old, foxed and
nicked, shod all round, trots and racks
will give a reward of five dollars to any
person who will take up and return said
horse to Abraham Gorrel in Martinsburgh,
or to the place he straycd from
ROBERT BO1K.
June 2, 1914.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-06-02
CHILLECoTHE, lOl May IA.

Copy of letter from the commandant at
Fort Wayne. to the commandant at St.
Marys, received April 18th.
SIR,-Last night received news by e
Indians from Pecaw camp, Miami Indians,
that body of hostile Indians, about 800,
had crossed the Wabash in the direction of
Greenviile, and the frontiers of Ohio, for
the purpose of stealing horses, plundering
and perhaps numbering the defenceless in
hsbtants.
The Miamies have promised me every
Information and Co operation in whatever
shall take place. From circumstances and
every thing that can learn, those In
dams at a distance from here are yet IN
friendly and ready to commence acts of
violence. 1t will be well to keep a strict
look out of your forts, let them be in
formed at Lorimies and Amanda, and /
think it would be well to send Mr.. John
Johnson, Indian agent copy of this, SO
that the inhabitants may not be taken by
surprise. If they should try US here, they
will receive bitter dose We are fixing
Entertainments and ready at any moment
day or night.
j. JENKINSON,
major Comman
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-06-02
Committed to the Jail of

Berkeley County, as runaway, on Sa.
turday the 4th day of December last, Ne
gro man, who calls himself Scipeo Boles,
about five feet one inch high, dark COM
-plexion, has scar over his right eye, and
is about twenty three years of age--he says
he is the property of George Colbert, half
breed Indian, of the Chickasaw nation
The said negro, when committed, had on
the following clothes--a striped cotton coat,
tow linen pantaloons. an old wool hat, and
a coarse tow linen shirt
NJ. LOCKE, JaiIor of BERKELEY
County Virginia.
June 2, 1914. SIN.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-06-02
Manufacture of Flour.

TIE subscriber has got his NIL, on
Tascarora Greek, one mile and holt
from Martimsburgh, IN complete order. for
the reception cfgrain and the manu- fac
fure Of Flour. He soiU be accountable for
the snspection Of all Flour mannfactursd
at his Mil out Of nerchantabie Wheat.
HUGH " PATTERSON.
June 2, 1914
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-06-02
J. JENKIN SON.
major Comman
COLUMBUS, (O) Nav z.
TREASON EXPOSED.

BY gentleman from Delaware, we are
informed that Mr. r. f. Post. who has
recently had charge of the Post Office at
Loraer Sandusky, was confined in irons
at Delaware for holding illicit correspon-
dence with the enemy. He stated that
there was no doubt but the fact would be
proven, as some of the letters he had receiv-
ed, together with copies of his own were
found in his trunk.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-06-02
PITTSBURGH, MAY 90.

Saturday last arrived here from Phila-
delphia. three wagons freighted with sal
lorss They are intended for the fleet at
Lake Erie, for which place they set out
on Monday.
The St Louis paper of the 9th ult says,
q. We understand that our rangers station
ed on the frontiers, have lately discove red
such signs of Indians as has deferred the
farmers from pursuing their usual avoca-
tons"
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-06-02
MILITARY OUTRAGE.

A Burlington p aper, of the 10Th ult.
has the following article
:. Some of the soldiery have attempted to
destroy dwelling house here but the
owner defended his castle the first night,
MORALLY wounding two of the assailants s,
and injuring another But his house was
burnt the next night, by party, from the
camp. Other dwellings have been threat
ened D
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-06-02

The potomac is at present clear of Bri.
fish cruizers, and there are none in the bay
above Point Lookout. We learn that one
"A and few tenders and barges remain
within sight of the Point, about miles
Glow. Nat Intel
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-06-02
THE GAZETTE.
MARTINSBURGH
THURSDAY, JUNE Q.

The Rev. Doctor Moore of the city of
New York, was consecrated at Phila-
delphia on the 9th ult. Bishop of the E.
EPISCOPAL Church OF Virginia. He leaves
New York for Richmond next month.
Ater Gag.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-06-02
Partnership Dissolved.

THE Partnership conducted ia this place,
between James Broom and 7komas
Brorn, under the firm of James Brosrs,
g. Co. having on the 18th of May last dis
solved by agreement, all those indebted to
the firm are requested to make payment to
James Broom, who is authorised to settle
all claims for or againat said concern.
JAMES BROWN,
THOMAS BR0WN
Shsphsrds. Torn, June 2, 1914.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-06-02
TAKE NOTICE.

ALL persons indebted to the subscriber, as
administrator of the estates of Archibald
Butt and Richard Butt, both deceased,
by bond or note, are requested to make
immediate payment-all who fail to COM
ply will certainly have suits brought against
them. SO
JOSEPH FOREMAN, ASmr.
June 2, 1914.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-06-02
Attention.

THE Company of first Martinsburgh Ar.
tillerists, are ordered to attend muster in
Martinsburgh on Saturday the 18th inst
at II o'clock A. M
ROBERT WILSON, Capt.
June 9, 1914
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-06-02
MEDICINE.
Rif1emen, Attention /!

THE Company of Rifemen under the com.
mand of the subscriber, are ordered to at
tend muster in Martinsburgh, at eleven
o'clock on Saturday the 18th instant
JAMES MASON, Captain.
June 2, 1914
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-06-02

We are sorry to learn, says the Chill
licothe Fredonian, and aoe repeat it, that
Gen. Harrison's resignation has been ac.
cepted by the wdr department. 1t zciH,
pe fear, be no easy task, for government
to select suitable character to supply
has place.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-06-02
ADMIRAL COcHRANE ARRfpED.

A passenger in the Easton packet brings
the information that Admiral Cochrane
has arrived in the Chesapeak. 1t is not yet
known what force he has brought with him
Fed Gaz
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-06-02
FOR SALE,
An Excellent Wagon.

nearly new, with long ladders, and two
cheap Horses, for which credit will be
given Apply TO the subscriber in Mar
tinsburgh.
ALEXANDER STEPHEN.
June 2, 1914.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-06-02

REQUIREMENTS are continually embark
ing from England, to join Lord Yelling
toms forces in the South of France.
Bonaparte is said to have removed his
ready money from Paris towards Brest,
before the allies entered that city.--lt is
said, he intends sending it, with his En-
press and son, to America-Fed Gaz.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-06-02
THE CREEK WAR.

HE OnEEh WAN
Official despatch from General jackson
to his excellency Gov. Blunt, dated
Camp. at the junction of the Goose
and TaiIapooses, april lSth, 1914.
SIR,-I am happy to inform you that
the campaign is at length drawing to
prosperous close. We have secured the
Goose and Tallapoosee, and the interven-
ing country. A part of the enemy on
the latter river made their escape across
it just before our arrival, and are flying
IN CONSERVATION towards Pensacola. Ma
ny of those on the Coosee and the neigh
boring country, have come in and sur
rendered Internationally; and others are
on their way and hourly arriving to submit
IN the same way.
We will overtake those who have fled,
and make them sensible there is no more
safety in flight than in resistance. They
must supplicate peace it they would enjoy
it.
Many of the negroes who we're taken
at Fort Mimms, have been delivered up,
and one white woman, Polly Jones) with
her two children They win be properly
taken care of The Tallapoosee king has
been arrested and rs here in confinement
The Tostahatchee king of the Hickory
ground tribe has delivered himself up
Weatherford has been with me, and l
did not confne him. He will be with me
again in few days Peter MQain has
been taken, but escaped. He must be Ia
ken again. Hillinhagee, their great pro-
phet, has also absconded; but he will be
found. They were the instigators of the
war and such is their situation.
The advance ofthe eastern division form
ed junction with me at Hallawellee, on
the 18th and accompanied me to fort Deca-
tur, opposite Tackabatchee, and the rest
will arrive in q few days, except what
will be left for the retention of the posts
Maj. General Pinckney will join the army
at this place tomorrow or next day. The
business of the campaign will not / pre-.
sumo require that l or my troops shout d
remain here much longer. Gen. Pinck.
ney and Col Hawkins, who are now with
me, have been appointed to make the
treaty.
lam sir, very respectfully, your most
obedient humble servant.
ANDREW JACKSON,
Major General.
His Excellency Willie Blunt,
Governor of Tennessee.
The following is a specimen of that bold
eloquence which nature seldom bestows,
and which still less seldom bursts forth
from the uncultivated mind.
Wetherford, the Speaker, has been. thro'
this war, one of the most active and enter
prizing chiefs AS partizan leader he
has frequently opposed his enemy where
he was little expected. Seeing that it was
in vain any longer to resist, he voluntari
ly came in and delivered himself up in
private interview with Gen. Jackson, he
made the following short though forcible
and bold address, which was forwarded by
a person who was present.
| fought at fort Mimms----I fought the
Georgia ARMY did you all the injury
could---had been supported as was pro-
missed, | would have done you more But
my warriors are all Killed. can fight
you no longer. look back with sorrow,
that | have brought destruction on my
nation. | am now in your power, do with
me as you please-I am soldier"
Clarion
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-06-02
Ai3atant and Inspector Gents Office.
GENER4L ORDERS.

Any commissioned officer of the army
OF the United States. who shall send or
accept any challenge to fight duel, or
who knowing that any other officer has
sent or accepted. or is about to send or
accept challenge to fight duel, and
who does not immediately arrest and bring
TO trial, the offenders in this case, shall
Dc dismissed the service of the u. States.
J. B. WALBACH
Adjutant General.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-06-02
'djatant and Inspector Generals Office
Washington, May 90, 1914.
GENERAL ORDERS.

Absent officers now on furlough, and
not ordered on the recruiting service will
join their respective corps or regiments,
Immediately.
BY order, J. b. WALBACH.
Adjmtant General.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-06-02
WASHINGTON CITY, MAY a6.
Extract of Letter from Com Chauncey,
to the Secretary Of the Navy
IT, States ship Super;or.

y -
to the Secretary Of the Navy
U. States ship Superior.
SAcKEr's HARBos, May l6, 1914.
The enemy has paid dearly for the little
booty which he obtained at Oswego.-
From the best INFORMATION which | can
collect, both from deserters and my agents,
the enem; lost 20 men killed and los
wounded; drowned and m;ssing-in all.
235 nearly as many as were opposed to
them. Capt Mulcaster is certainly NOR
tally wounded, Captain of Marines Kill
led, and a number of other officers killed
and wounded
Extract of letter from Capt. Thomas
Marlborough, commanding the u S.
Naval Forces on Lake Champlain to the
Secretary Of the Navy, dated
Vergcnnes, Nay Is.
=" omitted stating in my letter of the
18th, that the enemy had two fine row
boats shot adrift from their gallies in the
action with the battery, which, in their
precipitate retreat were left, and picked
up by US.
have since learned, that in other parts
Of the Lake, they are much cut up by the
militia. Two of their galIies, in passing
upa small river on the New York side.
had nearly all their men killed and wound,
Cd
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-06-02
EEW-YORK, May %.

RI the Steam Boat drriUed this forenoon
from Ai6any.
From the albany Argus, Nay q.
Important--A letter from a gentleman
n. Sacketgs Horbor, to hes friend en- this
cjfy. has he.toIIoring Postscript:
: 10Th May, p M--Iopen this letter
to ssrite, that the British fleet are IN
sight. standing in for this harbor."
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-06-02
AkbanY. Nay %.

General Wilkinson arrived in town last
evening, on his way to Baltimore, where
he means to fix his residence.