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The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1814-12-17

GJ' Misunderstood tw, captain Vincent Shackle-
,fd c' tire s'"se OF Delegates. with abou, sixty q.
MS hrtiisrs,ts. encountered .r'ir hundred Of t.
eheHN with the utmost :rtre;,idity that he e:.v-
th'm several ireswit, his pieces, ,d them
iro,n the plan. Eventually capt. S. was vnundea
".u 'sSen piTsnner-'he enemy Isrnles ham Wit,
,i,u cu,s his conduet.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1814-12-17

co'rn-ry--I he slipping, -emain IS YESTERDAY.
prisoners az deserters are constant,
coming into camp; the number now in cann,
IS ten. and several on the way. The bali has
notyet heen extracted from Capt Shackie-
lords leg-Doctor Jones' is with him--W
Garland is also wounded in the shoulder Sc
verely.-The prisoners state that Cockburn is
Upon MS station. Capt. Barry co,nin:,,siet
yesterriay-They have taken off {, number q,
negroes; but have dcac little Other injury.
hese nien say they are part Of Lord
Wellington $ torce, and were in Spain witt.
him
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7Rf6JsFOR TPEbsOM

yir .icut t1rrf FER fhe District oF O.
y. a5'2, cpqntuce3 is session On the HHd
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FROM PENSACOLA.

Ertrletqfa iatrr .froPt a gentleman in lie
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( Erciosc1 in Coi. Parker's letter }
DAT Ed. C.qyf,, M I(gcL,s,,,d y,,jyo

. . tOrt, on IJff. I
have Just learned that the enemy land
cd rom 10 bargcs this morning II Milton
C'lasco" s@--thcy had not adsgi.ss .n.a ne
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1814-12-17

The off-e of SECRETARY or THE NAV
s. vet vacant and possibly may remain so
mil Congress determine on the proposition
subu.t,ed 20 them by the late Secretary Of the
T,vv, f,r the establishment 81 a navy Board
n AID n the Head of the Department.
Wraawtile BENJAMIN HoMhNs, esq. Chief
C,erk in TIE Department, acts as Secreta-
~.
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'>ee- IS.
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u. tAVinN

1oHV.9. ETlTE.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1814-05-19
April
By virtue of deed of trust

frem Daniel MCarty and Margaret
Matilda Snowden, bis wife, will be ex
posed to public sale on Saturday the
2sd day of April, tract Of Land ly-
ing in the Comfy of Loudoun, State
of Virginia, known as M'Carty's Island
to satisfy a balance due on said tract.
This property lies about 90 miles a.
bove Georgetown, and the City OF
Washington, containing $40 Acres,
is known by its productions 70 be the
most valuable and desirable lapd in ell
Their the states of Maryland or Virgil.
MIA, & with proper cultivation man be
made to produce 100 bushels of corn
per acre. A great proportion of this
tract is heavily timbered, from which
an inexbaustible quantity of ship TIM
Der, slaves, &c. may be taken.-The
property will be shewn on application
to Mr.. John w. Bronaugh, in George
town.-Terms of Sale will be made
known on the day OF sale by
The Trustees.
Jan 90. LAWS.
THE subscriber by virtue of deed
of trust from the above mentioned Da.
mel M'carty, decd. will also expose
to public sale for Cash, the above men
toned property It the time and place
above mentioned, to satisfy balance
due of certain debts in the said deed Of
trust mentioned.
Thos. Swami, Trustee.
Feb I9
In consequence of the bad
ness of the weather, the sale of
the above property is postpon-
ed until Saturday the 2Sth of
May next, when it will take
place on the premises.
April % dts.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1814-05-19
Potomac River Land
u. ElR SHE.

THE Subscri5er wishes TO sell about
1900 acres of land situate upon and
binding on the Potomac in Nanjemoy,
Charles county Marylands about one
halt of which is we'll wooded-The soil
fertile and particularly adapted to the
growth ofwheat--weils suited to clover,
forty acres of which being at present
thickly set with the second years
growta-A meadow of6ftcen ortwen.
~ acres may be made to advantage
A grist mill adjoining thu properly can
be purchased upon easy terms-It is
the opinion of persons conversant with
the business, that a successful fishery
might be established with little eS-
penre--The buildings have been late
1y repaired, and consist OF an overseer's
house with f,ar rooms upon the first
flocr aud two above, an extensive barn,
a stable with large stalls Tor fourteen
horses, together with hay loft and
two sranaries each IA by Is teet.-two
corn hoases,a quarter and meat house
Ten or twelve likely slaves With the
whole Of the stock Of every deser;p-
ton, which is large, together with
farming utensils may be hal if req,ir.
ed->a hundred bushels of wheat and a
quantity of,ry and oats ars at present
sowa--1he property will be sold to
suit purchasers either divided or not.
and possessiJp given at any moment
Persons at distance wishing to
know the situation, may see 1t by re.
ierring to map of Maryland, as the
land includes Maryland Point--For
further PARTICULARS enquire OF the sub.
jscriber living at Aliens Fresh, Charles
county, Maryland.
Daniel Jemfcr.
April 10 Jaw.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1814-05-19

TIE Subscriber being DESTROYS OF re-
moving 20 thesWestern Country, Oh
fers for sale, the following tracts OF
land ia Fairfax and Prince William
Counies Va viz:
The tract on which he re
Sides i, Fairfax county, situated on
each side OF the north run OF Pohlck,
and a6out two miles from Ravensworts
Mills, containing between aud SEQ
acres, situated about p miles from \.
lexan ria and III an agreeable neigh
borhood the situation pleasant am.
remarkably healthy the land Is well a
dapted to tAe production OF Indian
Corn. Wheat, and other small grain.
The Improvements thereon are frame
d9elIiag house with two rooms below
stairs, and all other necessary out
houses. There are about three hundred
acres Of low ground in woods, situated
on the north run of Pohick-these low
erountss are allowcd by those who know
il well, to be equal ii not superior to a.
nv in this part of the country. The
tract is supposed to be the best In the
neigh aorhood. The high land has an
excellent proportion of timber for ITS
support-aIso very valuable mill seat
with never failing stream.
One other tract In Prince
William County, lying on Powers run,
and each side Of the stage road leading
to Dumfries, and one mile from the
town, on which there is supposed to
be very valuable Coal Mine thereon; ;
containing upwards of 900 acres, and
about half in woods. The quality OF
the land is equal to any in this part Of
the country.
One other tract containing
nearly 400 acres, situated IN Prnce
William County, adjoining the land.
OF r. Fl Hooe, BAIL Brawner, Rutland
Johnson and Bernard Hooe Esqrs.
Is miles from Dumfries, % from A.
lsxandria, aud SIX miles south OF Gen.
traville. The land is level and very
good, supposed to be half in woods,
now in possession of my son John Will
kinson, who will shew the land and
make kno@a the terms of sale Any
one wishing to purchase the whole, OF
any part of the above tract may know
the terms of sale by applying TO the
subscriber.
John Wilkinson.
Fairfax City. W. April iawtf.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1814-05-19


WILL be happy to receive orders
He will execute them in the neatest and
quickest manner, and is now ready to
paper Rooms&in the neatest and best
manner, and be will insure that it never
shall drop from the walls.-He prac-
tees method in papering which never
was used befere-and he will likewise
do the work on the most reasonable
terms-42 cents per piece, and double
for a piece of bordering. He continues
to repair old Mattresses, and makes
them nearly as good as new--likewise
he will receive orders in ever! other
branch of his business. -He can make
some very elegant things tor the sum.
mer month.-Straw Mattresses, &c. &c.
which are reckoned by Physicians to be
very wholesome in the warm season ct
the year-there are some OF his make
now in Alexandria, very much approx.
ed OF.
Maurice Spillawne.
- LJeholster e Pater- Hanger,
81 Prmce Street.
Anril -
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1814-05-19

AOAlN 1OA S~'
The subscriber offers for
sale FARM, containing about 80 acres,
shout Eve miles from Alexandra, on
the Colchester road, adjoining the farms
of Mr.. Haywood Foote and Mr.. Dennis
johnson, the greater part OF which is
meadow land and the remainder well a
dapted to clover and the production OF
vegetables, Astounding in excellent
springs, from which the meadow land
may be watered.
Also, two hundred and SIXTY. acres of
Land, all in wood and timber, except a.
bout fifty acres cleared and under a good
fence, ON the Ravensworth road, about
six miles from Alexandria, and adjoining
the lands of William Hepburn, Daniel
Dulany and the late Robert Moss, and
about a mile from the first mentioned
farm.
Oh. Simms.
December IS.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1814-05-19
FOR SALE.

THE subscriber will sell on mode
rate terms, the House and Lot
at The corner of Jefferson and Fairfax
streets, now occupied by Capt. Gle
ments. The house is well finished !;
contains FIVE good rooms besides the
garrett, has an excellent cellar, kitchen:
out.houses, and pump in the yard.
The Lot is well improved and contains
half an acre of ground. extending 1913
feet on Jefferson, and l76 feet on Fair
fax streets. Attached to it is a good
frame stable and carriage house.
]. D. Simms.
January Is. diff.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1814-05-19
Hardware and Cutlery.
dDAM LYNN,
Othosife the Mechanics Bank,
HAS FOR SALE,

HAD fOh DALE.
IRON and Brass Door Locks, Stock
Locks, Pad Locks, Chest, Cupboard
Trunk and Drawer Locks, Butt Hinges,
Il, Strap and Chest Hinges, Wood
Screws, Latches and Bolts, plated and
timed Bride Bits, Stirrup. & Buckles,
Files, Planes, Chissels, Gimblen. Avis
and Shoe-tacks, Gun-flints, Brittania
Metal and Pewter Spoons, Needles,
Pins, Netting Pins, Fish-hooks, Brass
and Japanned Wares, Cross-cut and
liand.saws, Cotton Cards, Knives and
Forks, Pen.knive., Razors, Scissors,
Butcher and Shoe knives, and few do.
zen English
GRAIN md Grass SCYTHES.
ALSO,
Jewellery, Silver and PLATED Ware,
Swords, Epaulets and Plumes, sc.
He has also Cut Tacks and Sprigs OF
every description, for sale at the manu-
facturers' prices.
April 81 If
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1814-05-19
Bank of Potomac,

MAY 90, 1914.
S Notice is hereby giuen, to The Stock
holder. Of the Bank OF Potomac, that
dividend,of three and hall per cent on
the capital stock, has been this day de-
clarsd which viii be paid them or
sfeir representatives, on Wednesday
next the 4th INST.
By order Of the President and Diree-
s fers,
C. PAGE, Ca.hier.
May ;. laws..
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1814-05-19

About 81 or % years of age, low, well
made, and remarkably strong and ac-
tive for his size.-His arms and head
are very large-his looks rather surly,
but he can assume an insinuating,
smiling countenance when he pleases {:
when alarmed, embarrassed, or about
to be detected in any offence, he stam-
mers very much but at other times he
speaks very well-He is an exceeding
good ostler, carriage-driver, and wag.
goner. purchased him of Mr.. Ralph
Wormley at Urbanna, in January 1910
He was raised by his brother Mr..
Warner Wormley, in King. William
county; but have reasons to believe
that some evil disposed person has
furnished him with a pass, to enable
him to pass through the country as a
free man, anc that he is now on his
way to Alexandria, the Federal City,
ard BALTIMORE, having passed through
Fredericksburg.
He carried with him, or had on when
he went away, pu,pleish or brown
ish surtout, with red flannel lining and
large white plated buttons-a short
coat of twilled Virginia cloth of
blackish color, being Of cotton and
wool mixed-a pair of pantaloons Of
the same kind of cloth, several waist
coats, one of them OF striped Virginia
cloth--a tolerably good black round
hat, and several Virginia cotton shirts,
and several other articles
Whoever will deliver the above slave
to William Herbert. Esq. in Alexan.
dria, or to myself here, or convey me
such information as will enable me to
get him again, shall be very literally
rewarded. All persons are forewarn-
ed not to harbour or entertain, and
all masters Of vessels and others, not
to carry him utof the state, as those
who shall offend herein shall be prose.
cuted with the utmost rigor Of the law
David Robertson.
Petersburg, April 9o--as. If.
=
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SULPHUR SPRINGS

In Berkeley County, Vrgmia, lately &C.
cutied by MINcHlSI,
FOR SALE OR RENT.
TsHESE Springs form valuable
4 establishment, and will be found
worthy the attention of any person
who is isposed to enter into public
line of business.
For terms apply to Jacob Morgan,
Esq. Alexandria.
II. St. G.. Tucker.
Winchester, Jan. 26-[99] Jaw
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1814-05-19
VALUABLE FARM
FOR SALE.

Z "A y
TyHE subscriber offers for sale his
FARM, lying on Mattox creek,
and about two and half miles below
the bridge, in the county OF Westmore.
land and slate of Virginia containing
about two hundred acres Of prime bot
tom land there are on the premises
alarge two story frame dwelling.house'
with all necessary out houses hne
young apple and peach orchard the
land abounds with springs OF excellent
water. The house is situate on the
banks of the Creek, in which there is
always a plenty Of the best kind OF iish
and fowls in their season. Vessels OF
60 to 100 tons burthen can come with
in twenty yards of the lsnding-l6o a.
ere. OF the above land is cleared and tit
for culture, and the residue well tim
bered.
ALSO,
One other tract situate at the upper
part of what is called the Irish neck,
and about 2 and a half miles from the
above described property, containing
seaI-s Acres, 100 Of which is cleared
and the remainder heavily timbered-
There is on this farm a comfortable
dwelling house. containing rooms on
floor, a kitchen, good apple orchard
and excellent water. For terms, apply
to Mr.. Baldwin NJ. Lee OF the county
of Westmorclrnd, whom have Fully
authorised to make sale OF the proper
ty aforementioned.
Elliott Muse.
RID-H1LL, Fairfax County,}
Jan. %.
One Hundred Dollars
WILL be given to any person tor
appreAeading and securing in Jail, or
bringing home to me
NEGRO ELIZA,
Who ran away about nine months ago
She is about 10 years of age, likely,
rather stout, and a very fair Mulstto !;
she dresses genteelly, and generally
wears corsetts tightly laced. The same
servant was advertised in this Gazette
a few months since, and | have no doubt
that she is still in Alexandra. The
above reward is offered, SO that consta-
stables and others disposed to search
may know that she has not yet been ap'
pretended.
Vim. Chapman.
Port Tobacco, Jan. S. It.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1814-05-19
Adams. Herbert, & Co.

Adams, Herbert, & Co.
s kHAvE JUST RECEIVED AID
FOR SALE,
$500 pieces long & short yellow Nan
keens of sup. quality
Is chests Imperial Tea,
40 chests, half chests and boxes Y.
Hyson do,
20 bblA Loaf Sugar,
cases IL pint Tumbiers,
pipes genuine Cogniac Brandy,
March 81
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1814-05-19
KANHAWA LAND
FOR SALE.
10000 Acres Of LAM ),

lU,UUU ACTcS VI =,
r YlNG on Elk River, acou 'L..
IL miles from Charl. sto"n' w D,
itemp,ies into the Great ken n aah,ss
YER, and in the County OF hs' o,b.,
will be sold or exchanged ior u ,s;,
property in the District Of , e''s on b'
or any ofthe adjacent Coun !,s timber IN
terms. This Land is hea,ils ' n ts
ed, Of good quality, and pes s,1s SIT
neighborhood Of several vaius a,;sul,.
Works. For terms and paru''
apply to c:,,u.
A,ranGri
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1814-05-19
Twenty Dollars Reward.

STOP THE X M way.
ID AN away from the subscriber at
IN this place, about two months a.
go, a NEGRO MAN named
HEN RY
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Land for Sale.

Winchester, Jan. 26-[ 99] Jaw
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1814-05-19
VALUABLE PROPERTY
FOR S.aLE.

TIE Subscriber being DESTROYS of re.
moving 20 hesWestern Country, Oh
fers for sale, the following tracts OF
land ia Fairfax and Prince William
Counies Va viz:
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-08-31
49, r..~ - -r - -
BY MAIL.
WAR EVtNl'S, sc.


GEN. BROWNS SECOND BATTLE.
Gen. Browns rehorf Of the 6atfie Of ne 25lh
Iuhi M fhe EnNs nf Ainpnrn
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NEW PUbLiCA ilONS,
yass sceeibed, ard for sa,s,af tie Book store o..
JOSIAH T.. SHAW,

ft .No. ll6, IhGaics-sfrref,
I IFE OF the Most Noble Arthur Marquis and Earl
- of Wellington. Viscount Wellington of 1'alavera
and of Wellington, &c. &c. &c. Commander in Chief
Of his Brltarnc majesiys forces in the Peninsula, &c
To which is prefixed excellent likeness.
Life of Gen. Moreau, with an elegant cop
pcrplste Likeness, by paui sviuinc, the officer VIE
despatched by the Enperos Of Russia to invite
the General to join the allies
The WAncerer, or Female Dhiccltics, hy
Madame DArh!ay, au.hcrsss Of Eyeaa, Cecilia, srt
Camilla, in 8 vols. price S3
Castle Rackrent, an Hibernisn Tale, taken
Eom facts, and from the manners of the Irish squires
before the year 1882 by Maria Edgeworth, author
Of Practical Education, Letters for Literary La
dies, Parents Assistant, &c. &c.-with portrait.
Goelz Of Berilchingen, with the iron hand,
translated from the German of Goethe, by Walter
scott, price IS cents. July Is.
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LAWS.
PU8EFSHEE Br .iUTRoRTTY.
ANAcr

AN ACT !"
Fer the relief of Henry Tanning.
Re enacted 5y the Senate and House Of Rspreseh-
fdtves Of te United States Of .3meriean Cs sress as
semsied That the secretaryof the Treasury be, and
he is hereby authorized TO cause 10 be discharged
from his Imprisonment Henry Fanning, Of the city
of New-York Provided. ho,Osper, That any estate,
real or personal, which the said Henry Tanning may
have or heresfter acquire, shall be liable TO the sat-
isfaetion of the said Judgment, in the manner
as if he had not been imprisoned and discharged /;
lind provided urhfr. That nothing in this act con-
tanned shah be so construed 70 effect the liability
Of any co-oblgor that may have been bound with
the said Henry Fanning for the payment Of any mo-
hey to the United States.
<t~t~t.-t+ LANGDoN CHEVES,
Speaker qtNihc Hoase Of Representatives..
Il. GERRY,
Fice- President Of The United States. and
President Of the Senate
April Is. 1Sl4-.sbproped. JAMES MADISON
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Soda Water Establishment.
NOEL PELICAN,

IT IS the pleasure of announcing 20 the Ladies and
IL Gentlemen of the town of Newport, and its vi
cinity, that they may be constantly supplied at his
store, No. l08, Tbames-s,reet, Newport, with the
first quality SODA W,i7EL, comm encing on Sat-
urday, the llth instant, manufactured by Mr..
JOSEPH CARR, upon the most correct chemical prin-
clpies. The beneficial effects OF this sa,ubrous Wa
ter, have, or the last two years greatly augmented
the demand for ii whilst at the same time ihro wan
OF care, sk p oper attention., and variety OF CIR
cumstanccs, Its value has been depreciating IN tins
town. The expeuence of mankind has long estab-
llshed tue extensive utility Of SODA W.8IER The
proprietor having the most convenient accommoda
ions for Ladies and Gentlemen, he Haters himself
that he shall receive due share Of public support,
to enable him to prosecute, with success, his es.
tabshment.
This pungent and acidulatea Water has been di-
rected by Medical men, and is well known TO pro-
ducr desirable effects, in many common and trou.
blesomc complaints II Is compeste remedy against
sourness OF the stomach, commonly called heart.
burns and in cases of indigestion and weakness of
tue stomach, it is found very useful, gradually res
toring the appetite and with the o the organj
it preventive Of many OF the diseases OF the sto.
mach and 3owels, which proceed from acidity; and
tor the same reasons 1t IN most cases removes or
prevents the sick headache has proved adyaIta-
gcOus IN the sout, those who have taken tins WA
ter for the gravel have been cured OF both diseases,
by means OF Soda lii may be tsken 10 the quantity
of pint, or more daily, at three stated periods,
mnralng, noon, and nsht, one hour previously 10
several meas of the day-ln addition 70 ITS Med
icAi qualities, 1t is a very refreshing and grateful
drink, espccs iy after heat and fatigue, and may be
asde complete substitute for beverage of de:ite-
drousness nature with Wines and sugar, II Is very
grateful I,p 3.
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NEW GOODS. !.
Enelish and FrencA Dkf GOODS,

coNsrsTISc OF
CALICcES, Csnbrics and I nghans, Jaconett,
~ Cambria. and book Mnslins, white and colorru
Levan,inc and Florence Silks DO 10 Sa,tins, Csn-
aud Italian Csspes; paper, pound and fine Pins;
Sdk and Kid Cloves, &c &c.
sS fLso-ef dnsrrss0a Marufariofies,
Shee,ing. Shifting. Gnshams, Yarns, SC. &c &c.
"a very large suppiy
Y N@ Lfkes,ise---
An addition Of stationary. school and Juvenile
Books. ~
lhe above is iust received aud for sale at JAMES
HANM0NDs Circulating Library and Dry Goods
Store, No. l04, Thames-street, Newport, Il. 1.
.9,ypUsf ~ 1"
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Vcsp Feather Beds and Feathers.
w G,ese and Fowl Feathers, and feather
- beds, from ~ to Al dollars, kept constantly
sOr sale by ABRAHAM BARKER,
No. 4, Cjsar!cs-sfrees.
LikeSsse-an assortment 1t MATrROSoES oil
very description, constantly kept for sale as above
Mareh ID. H.
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A Farm, situated iu Soutb-Singstown, on the
~ b,ck side, one mile aud half west of Dayis's
ascrn, containing ll6 acres of good LAND, with a
'.rge Two Story House, Barn and CRIB Also, a
pod Gsst-NIni, with inc stream of water, to De
sOld separate f,om the Farm, or both toge,her The
s.id Farm IS considered fine stand for a Factory.
fhey VIII be sold on liberal terms, which may be
kaown by applying the subscriber, living on the
psemses. SOLOMON v LirTLEFlELD.
SsBIh-Airgsfgrr,, Afcy Is, lelA
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War on the Niagara Border.
Eriract efieners from Brig. General GAfNEs,
IN m. S,rre,oru of Udr--dafed,

Erfrdct ~ IcNer8 from brfy. Oe"rW oMN1s,
10 fhe Secretary Of Wdr--dafed,
on. O ronr ERIE. (v. o) Auc.
ct arrived at this post on the 9TH inst and assum-
ed The command The army is in good spirits, and
more healthy than could have expected.
The sritish army under Lieut. Gen Drummonds
is strongly posted opposite to Black Rock, two miles
east OF this fort skirt OF thick wood separates US
Yesterday endeavored TO draw him out to SEQ
hin, and try his strength For this purpose, scIt
the rifle corps through the intervening woods, with
orders to amuse the enemys light troops, Until h's
strong columns should get in notion and thea 70 re
tire slowly to the plain this side the woooe: whsra
bad strong line posted in readiness 20 ~. s',
,roons into their lines where they remaned, shSongn
The ris:men kept the woods fos neas Two hours sn"