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Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1814-05-24
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Weextract from the Courier Lon
don paper) the following statement
ofthe demands of Bonaparte. Whe-
Their this statement is authentic or
not, will suon appear from the com
munieations which must be made
to Parliament,
4. He demanded Italy, insisting
Eugene Reauharnois should be
king, a nomination that wonld have
made him as much master OF that
country as has been whilst Eugene
has been acting as his yiceroy. In
this demand Of Italy. Venice was
included, 80 that he was more ex-
orbitant in terms than he was when
the treaty Of Luneville was conclud-
ed by which Venice was ceded TO
Austria.
Q. He demanded the line Of the
Rhine. The Netherlands, therefore,
to remain annexed to France, and
he to continue master of Antwerp
and the Seheldt.
8. He didnot demand that Holland
should be restored to him; but he
did demand what would have made
the independence Of that country
merely nominal-he demanded Nj
megueu, and part oft line Of the
WAL.
4. BESIDES the demands we Just
stated, he demanded provisions or
indemnities for different members of
his family, who would be dispos-
sessed Of territories or titles. Thus,
an indemnity for Joseph Bonaparte
for the loss Of his kingdom of Spain;
an indemnity for Jerome Banaparle
for the loss ofhis kingdom Of West
phalia for Napoleon Louis, Grand
Duke of Berg and Cleyes for Eu-
gene Beauharnois, for the sacrifice
of his claim to the Grand Duchy of
Frankfort, upon the demise of
Charles D'Albert, Archbishop and
Grand Duke of Frankfort. The ma
ture of these indemnities and provi-
sions, we are as yet unacqaainted
with"
LONDON, March 81.
Advices from Geneva to the 18Th
inst. mention that the French, determine
ed on the capture Of that city, had pro-
ceeded towards il in three columns by
three distinct routes. Two of these,
it appears, have from some cause unex-
planned, not reached the place of their
destinatioD-one, indeed, which was
marching by Mount Jora, has not been
heard Of The third, which was pene-
tratipg by the Valais, was met by par
ty Of Austrians, who, it is said, were
Joined in great strength by the Valaisins,
and the whole division was destroyed.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1814-05-24
Message from the Prince Regent to
Parliament.
STAR OFF1cE-Mopday,
STAR OFFIcE-Mopday,
4th April, t8l4-5 o'clocl

4th April, 1915 O'Clock.
This instant the Chancellor OF the tx-
cbeouer, has communicated to the IL.
of Commons the gratifying intelligence
of the rupture OF the negotiations at
ChatilIon.
He briefly stated, that he was com
manded by his Royal Highness, the
Prince Regent, 10 inform the House that
the negotiations which had been carried
on for some time at Chatlilon had ended
in rupture-( Hear, hear, hear ana
loud ehsering from all tarfs Of me
House.
He was also commanded to inform
t e House, that the allied powers, IN cos-
junction with G. Britain, were absut 10
issue in F,anse, declaration wAich
would fully Justify them in the eyes OF
Europe and of the world, for the con-
huct which they had pursued. he was
also commanded to express the conVic'-
ton OF hi. Royal Highness, that me
House and the country would highly APP
prove OF the spirit and principles upon
which the negotiations had been con-
Quoted and terminated * Hear, hear,
hear !)--Before he concluded, there
was one thing of which he was peculiar
" happy to inform the house, namely,
that the AlHes .vere nozo perfectly una
simous with reshect TO the measures
4ybich ,uere nom become absolutely nee"s.
sary to secure The refose OF Eurofe -
Loud acelamatiens.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1814-05-24

before their Lordships, and this would
be done with every possible expedition.
In the mean time, it would be prema-
ture 10 enter farther into the subjects
and he therefore now moved, that the
house do adjourn.-Adjourned.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-08-04

would receive the ratification Of II. r. III.
the Prince Regent, soon after.
The war over, and peace re established
upon mutual, liberal and Just bases, the
three Sovereigns Of Russia, Prussia and
Austria, left Paris on the 18th June the
two former for England, and the latter for
Vienna. On The 9Th the Emperor OF Rus
STA and King of Prussia, accompanied by a
number OF personages of distinction, among
whom were the renowned heroes Butcher,
Platoff, sc. landed at Dover, and the next
day arrived in London. On their landing,
and on their entry into London, they were
greeted with the excessive JOY Of all classes
Of people.
Foremost in the embattled ranks, they
fought for freedom-were successful-the
world is indebted to them-and no where
will the tribute Of applause be paid more
heartily than in England, on their part, no
doubt, the national feeling will be recipro
Gated, and the exertions Of Britain, in the
common cause, acknowledged with the
warmes devotion.
With respect to the United States, the
measures which have been already taken
for a vigorous prosecution ofthe war against
them; it will be seen by the extracts we
have made, are immense still further were
making; and we expect soon to see several
powerful military and naval divisions EN-
ployed in such a way, as that the calamities
of war, and ofone which they have brought
upon themselves, shall be extensively and
severely felt.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-08-04
WASHINGTON CITY, July 80.

A melancholy and very distressing acct
dent occurred yesterday morning, a few
miles north of this city. The excessive
rains of Thursday night produced SO great
a flood in the eastern branch of the Poto-
mac which passes the town of Bladensburg,
as to overflow the banks to a considerable
extent. One of the Baltimore stages only
attempted to ford the stream to the bridge,
the ratings Of which were visible the dri-
yer urged on by the passengers, or unfor-
t~unately deeming the passage practicable,
rashly proceeded, and in a minute the hors-
es, driver and stage, containing five pas,
sengers, were all swept down the rapid
current. The driver and four passengers,
by their own exertions and the aid of boats,
were rescued-the remaining passenger
persisted. This was a young gentleman,
we learn, of the name of Birchett, sen Of
Mr.. Robert Birchett, President of the Pc
~tersburg branch of the Bank of Virginia,
and was on his way to one of our eastern
colleges, His body has not been recovered.
The driver attempted to preserve his hors-
es by cutting them loose, but to save his
W life was obliged to abandon them to
their fate.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-08-04
NORFOLK, July %
ANOTHER MURDER!

On Tuesday night last between the hours
of IL and | o'clock, the alarm of Murder !
was given in Little Water street, in the
Souse of one William Scott, the keeper of
a tipling shop in that street. The Watch
men on entering the house, found Scott
Frustrated on the floor, behind his counter,
and ~lifeless a few steps from him lay his
wife, alive indeed, but severely stabbed
and bleeding profusely. The account she
gave was as follows two young men, in the
habit Of frequenting the house, whose names
are ViIliam Hackett and James Rose,
were in the shop alone with her husband,
and ehe doors closed, when she retired to
rest some short time before the murder
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-08-04
THE GAZETTE.
MARTINSBURGH :
THURSDAY, AUGUST 4.

FROM WINCHESTER GAZETTE.
United Celebration at Shepherds Tom,
on the Potomac, July 28, 1915.
Thursday last being the day appointed,
agreeably to the notice of the committee
of arrangement, "for the celebration of
the late glorious events in Europe, by which
the deliverance of the world and the re-
demption of our w country from the fear
of bondage, has been accomplished /" a
numerous and highly respectable concourse
of citizens of the neighboring counties of
Maryland and Virginia supposed to exceed
2000l assembled at Shepherds, Town, on
the Potomac, A procession was formed,
accompanied by an excellent band of Music,
which, fby the interchangeable exertions ofthe
committee of arrangement, had been pro
cured from Frederick Town. and marched
to the German Lutheran Church where the
ceremonies of the day were opened by an
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-08-04
~REGIMENTAL ORDERS.

General orders have been received de-
failing from the 9th Regiment, 3 Captains,
6 Lieutenants, 6 Ensigns, Ia Sergeants, is
Corporals, 5 Drummers, 8 Filters, and 252
privates. All officers, non-commissioned
officers and privates belonging to the 9Th
Regiment, are ordered to meet at Martins
burgh, on Friday the 5th instant. Tho
commandants of companies will be prepared
to furnish from their respective companies,
their proportions Of men by drafts, if vol
unteers should not be obtained-They will
also produce all public arms in their pos
session. The officers will bring with them
their Commissions.-The Regiment will pa
rade at | o'clock.
ANDREW WAGGENER, Maj.
Com'dt. 67th Regt. IN.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-08-04

took place hearing a noise in He shop,
she went down with acandle, to know the
cause, when she beheld the same men,
with her husbands pocket book, and her
husband lying weltering in his blood; Rose
Immediately seized her by the throat, while
Hackett with a dagger gave her several
stabs in the neck and back, but in conse-
quence Of her shrieks and cries, they made
off without completing their diabolical
work, aud in their hurry, left the pocket
book containing some hundreds of dollars
behind them. This statement she also gave
upon oath, to the examining Magistrate,
and to the inquest summoned on her hus.
band Both Hackett and Rose were soon
spprehended, and the evidence against
them being sufficiently clear, they were
committed to Jail. The woman is still a.
live, although her recovery is doubtful.
HdcIett and Rose, who had been com
mitted by the Magistrate on suspicion of
having murdered Scott, were yesterday ex-
amined before the Hastings Court, and up
on 1--WE understand) the most satisfactory
evidence, they were remanded for trial at
the next Superior Court of Law for Nor
folk County.
NJ n.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-08-04
Norfolk Ledger.
NORFOLK. July &c.

A stranger on visiting this place and sur
veying the vast and extensive additio nal
works lately erected in front of the town,
would probably be astonished to hear that
the whole was completed in somewhat less
than a fortnight! yet such is the faet-since
general Porter has assumed the command
Of this post, he has been indefatigable in
his exertions to place it in the best possible
state Of defenee-His zeal, indefatigable in.
dustry and talents, has, we think effectuaI
ly accomplished this desirable obj ect.
The general impression is, that Norfolk
is safe.e
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-08-04

appropriate and elegant prayer by the Rev
JOHN MATHEWS, after which an eloquent
and masterly Grafton, replete with the most
genuine patriotism, and intoxicating the
souudast political doctrines, was delivered
by JoHN HANSON THoMAs, Esq. Of Fred
erick Town, Maryland, a gentleman dis
tinguished for his political integrity, virtue,
and talents of the first order. Solemn mu-
sic accompanied the service Of the day
The Church was crowded to OVERLOOKING
A large number of ladies. from Maryland
and Virginia, grsced the assemblage with
their presence-and such was the decorum
observed on this important occasion, and
so completely did the eloquent Orator ri
vet the attention of his auditors, that q pin
might have been heard to drop. The so
Tenn service Of the day was concluded by
prayer the procession was again formed
and marched from the church to a spacious
arbour prepared for the occasion, about a
mile from town, where a splendid and pro,
fuse entertainment was served up in a style
which did honor to the committee of ar
rangement, and to the occasion. Tickets
had been disposed of to upwards of 200
persons (but which would have been great
iy increased but for the unfavorable wes.
ther) who sat down to this plentiful repast.
After they had dined, a polite invitation al
SO to partake, was given by the commit
tee to the multitude of spectators, of all
parties present; upwards of 200 of whom
accepted the invitation and received a hear
ty welcome.
Justice to the committe of arrangement
compels Us to say, that we never witnessed
a celebration conducted with such proprie-
ty. The dinner was served up in a style
of elegance which is rarely cxcelled at a
private entertainment. The viands and
liquors were of the best quality. 1t would
also he unjust to withhold our approba
ton OF the conduct of the servants, to whose
attention and dexterity, under the direction
of the committee, the company was indebt-
ed for the absence of every thing like con.
fusion or irregularity-every person was
promptly and plentifully served, and could
not fail of being highly gratified. The ut
most order was observed by the company
throughout, and perhaps, on no occasion,
where the same number Of people were as
sembled, was a day spent in more perfect
harmony and good humor. But it is sufi.
Gent to say it was a FEDERAL celebration
good order is ever the conc omitant of
F~EDsRALIsM. The company retired about
6 O'Clock in the order before Observed
The following was the order of procession
as observed throughout the day.
COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENT,
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-08-04

Navy.-whose exploits have forced its perse.
cutors to become its eulogists.
10. The Minority in Congress when war
was declared-The faithful guardians Of
our country's happiness. Read their pre-
dictions, OIL my countrymen, and blush
for the ignorance of those who would not
listen to the voice of reason.
IL. Peaee-When our bleeding, suffering
country, exchanged the blessings of peace
for the horrors of war-she was under d.
reese, and cheated in the bargain-may
Heavens high chancellor listen to our
PRAYERS, and SEE aside the contract.
10. The present anniversary, which re-
calls to our grateful remembrance the i'm
age of the martyred Lingan and the pat
riotic devotion Of the distinguished band of
Charles Street, in the defence of principles
of right, whose triupmh we this day cele-
brate.
VOLUNTEERS.
BY Col. Swearipgen.
The memory Of Col John Lynn--The
revolutionary hero and virtuous patriot.
BY Col. MPherson .
The Hon. Alexander G. Hanson, the
eloquent champion of liberty and devoted
friend of his country.
BY the Hon Joseph Lewis
France as she should be confinedt to her
ancient limits-She can always defend her
own rights-let her not attempt to invade
the rights Of others.
BY Major James Stephenson.
The Chief Justice of the United States.
BY John II. Thomas, Esq.
IT, .,.a. - - 49,
pERALIsM, which is neither awed by the
scowl of corruption, nor duped by the cant
of policy.
BY George Bear, Esq.
Rejoice ye hillsl Respond the JOY, ye val
lies! For the destroyer of your inhabitants
is ~overthrown; and the finger Of providence
points the Governors of the people to
PEACE-May our rulers mark well tho
guiding hand.
BY Thomas Sim Lee, Esq.
The Hon, Timothy Pickering, the vene-
rable and v~irtuous patriot.
BY Philip C. Pendleton, Esq
The Orator Of the -day-We approve
his politics-we admire his eloquence.
BY Col. MPherson.
The Hon. Mr.. Grosvenor second to
none in the council of THE Nation.
BY Col. John Thomas.
A speedy union Of all honest men and real
patriots-the only remaining sheet anchor
of American Liberty and Independence.
BY -
The emperor of Austria who sacrificed
the feelings of a parent to the interest Of a
world-May a grateful world consider him
a father.
By
JdcobiaisTa-the serpent's head is bruis-
cd but life still fingers in the e~xtremities.
BY Mr.. Buchanan.
May the day we celebrate never be for
gotten the day on which the iron head Of
Jacobinism was broken in Europe, and
bruised in America.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-08-04

A passenger in the Commodore Decatur
observes, that he understood at La Rochelle
that in the negotiation of the Treaty of
Peace between England and France, the
British ministers were anxious to have
Cherburg and Toulon rendered unfit for ma
val depots; but that Alexander said No
Offering to lend Louis XVIII, 100000 bayo-
nets, as much other stuff of the same kind,
rather than he should submit to such a sa-
crifice.-BoSton Gdz.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-08-04

We are inclined to believe that it is not
the intention of the enemy to attempt the
reduction ofany of our well fortified posts.
To plumber and distress the unprotected
population on our bays and rivers, and to
keep the country in constant alarm is his
object and in this he can but too well sue
ceed-The facility with which he can land
his forces, lay waste the country and retreat
to his shipping, before our militia can be
got ready to oppose him, has been often
proved. To guard every landing place, and
eflectually secure the country against these
predatory incursions, would require a mil
lion of men constantly under arms. We
trust, however, that the brave and hardy
yeomanry of Virginia, will yet have it in
their power to chastise these Marine Cos
sacks, and make them more cautious of
landing on their shores.-The conduct of
the enemy in plundering and destroying the
property of individuals, is SO base and un-
manly that it is impossible to reflect on it
with the least composure. Instead Of a
brave enemy, we can view them only as a
gang of felons.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-08-04

The letters by the schooner Commodore
Decatur, arrived at Castine from France)
reached this city by yesterdays Eastern
Mail. A letter was rec eived from Bordeaux
of the 9th June, by a gentleman in this city,
which he informed us, was an answer to a
letter sent by the cartel schr. CHAUNCEY,
from this port, and was received at Bor-
deaux, via. England. The letter also states,
that about $50 English, Portuguese and
Spanish vessels, had arrived in France since
the peace, which had glutted the markets.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-08-04
Eptract of a letter from Easthumpton
L. 4. dated JULY Is.

The fate of Long Island, | am appre-
hensiye, will be soon decided. Two deser-
tiers who passed through this place yester-
day state, that it is the universal opinion ON
board the feet, that this Island will be the
first object of attack-New- York the Sc
cond.
The deserters were from the Superb
"a. They further state, that l6 sail of the
line, with troops on board, are daily ex-
pected in Gardeners Bay
We have seen a letter from Albany, from
a person who may be relied on, stating that
our fleet had not sailed as late as Monday
18th. The writer expresses the opinion,
that our feet will not at present leave Sack
ett's Harbor for the head of the Lake, for
fear the enemy may take advantage of their
absence, and attack that place. The re-
port therefore of the feet having sailed on
Sunday, is entitled to no credit.
". Y. Gaz.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-08-04

From Colonel Croghan who sailed on
the 4th inst. from Detroit, with 200 soldiers
for the purpose of reducing the British gar
rison at Mackanaw, we may soon expect
to hear news of importance.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-08-04
NEw-YORK July 80.

We are sorry to state, that Gun-Boat,
Nos, commanded by Captain Kearney,
rolled over about II o'clock yesterday morn
ing, during the squall, as she lay at anchor
in Spermaceti Cove. Five men were
drowned and one killed by the weight of
the great gun.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-08-04
Estray Mare.

ON the 2lst instant the subscriber adj
a Stray Mare, taken up by him,
of the following description
A Bay MARE,
without brand or ear-mark, fourteen hands
high, nine years old, both hind feet white,
and has a number of saddle marks.
The above mare has since made her es-
or been stolen, from the farm on
which l live. Any person who will return
her to me shall be generously rewarded.
THOMAS BUTLER.
August Z, 1914. !.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-08-04
Musicians,
THE ORATOR OF THE DAY,
S~frnngers FIR N distance

~ - ~ +1Nr~ ~AA- N@S
III pairs.
The following toasts were drank amidst
the repeated acclamations OF the company.
Col Joseph Swearingen, an old revolution
AIRY veteran presiding assisted by Coils.
Mpherson and Thomas, Of Maryland; and
Major James Stephenson and the Hon J.
Lewis, of Virginia.
TOASTS.
/. The confederated powers on the con
tineRt of Europe, who have redeemed the
liberties of mankind, and re-established
the rights of self government.
9. Our National Independence-when
it is assailed, America, United, win be in
vincibie.
5. The m~agnanimous Alexander Of Rus
sia-his fame hallowed by the grateful bles-
sings of this generation, shall flourish in
after ages under the most splendid of all
titles. that of-THE DELIyERER.
4. The immortal memory of our blessed
Neutrality-suspicious. principles sanctify this
rejoicing of his disciples in the triumphant
liberation of the world from its ravager
and oppressor.
5. The noble struggle in Spain and Por-
tugal-where a redeeming spirit first broke
the spell of Bonaparte's invineibility.
6. The memory of the great and yenera-
BILE Kutusoff-the avenger of humanity,
and protector of his country, who rolled
back the tide of War, to oyerwhelm its in
vader.
z. The illustrious Butcher and Schwart-
| zenburgh-Chosen instruments of Provi-
dence for the consummation of events, auspi-
| cious to the freedom and happiness of the
human race.
s. The memory of the ~virtuous Louis
XVIthe august ally of American indepen-
dence.
D. The restoration of the Bourbons-
May the white emblem be a presage of Uni
versal Concord.
10 The emancipation Of Germany-May
her descendants among us never be deceiv-
ed by that policy which has been linked
with the despoiler.
IL. The reistablishment of Holland in
the rank of nations-Dutch and American
commerce have been oppressed by the same
enemy-may they revive together.
IL. The Continental S~ystem-lts grave
is in the Island of Elba. An Epitaph' for
its tomb-st stone may be extracted from our
| Statute Book.
I3 The fate of the remorseless Napoleon
"A signal example of the humiliation Of
guilty pride, which should inspire virtue,
never to despair.
IA. The heroes aud sages of our glo-
| rious revolution-A kindred cause to that
which now gladdens our sympathy.
Is. The honored remnant of a Federal
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-08-04
~CHILLICOTHE, July 81.

An express has just arrived from Green
vile, by whom we are much pleased to
learn, that the Indians nave met the com
missioners on the part of the u. States
that they are peaceable-that they are will
ling to take up the Ratchet with us, and
that there is 40 doubt but a treaty will be
concluded with them.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1814-02-21
i6p the aeails.
ST. DOMINGO

Capt. Barnard, of the feb. Chauncy
from Port au Prince, reports that
Potion, the Prsiident of the Republic
at Hayti, had left Port au Prince on
the 10th January, at the head Of
5000 of his troops, to meet Chriito
phe on the plains, about Gxty miles
N Z. of Port au Prince. at which
place he was informed that Chrllto-
tCphe had embodied bimfelf with
a large number of men and that
when Pc ion arrived at the
place TO meet him, he retreated to
the mountains 1t appeared. to be
the heigh; of he ambition of Potion
to meet his ad,erlary on a plain in
order 10 prove his generalthip in a
field Of battle.