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Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-12-15
BERKELEY, SIS
November Court. 1919
James Lowry, Complainant,

Against
John Cornwall & Nancy his wrfe, Nil
chael Rollins and Mary his wife, late Mary
Cornwall David Smith and Nelly his wife,
late Nelly Cornwall, Catherine Lowry. late
Catharine Cornwall, Thomas Davis ard Il.
lizabeth his wife, late Elizabeth Cornwall,
Lewis Flemming and Rachel his wife. late
Rachel Cornwall John Carson and Leah
his wife, late Leah Cornwall and Joseph
Young and Nancy his wife, late Nancy
Cornwall, heirs and legal representatives
of Samuel Cornwall, decd. def'ts.
In CHANCERY.
The defendants, John Cornwall and Nan
sy his wife, Michael Rollins and Mary his
wife, late Mary Cornwall. David Smith
and Nelly his wife, late Nelly Cornwall,
Catharine Lowry, late Catherine Cornwall,
Thomas Davis and Elizabeth his wife, late
Elizabeth Cornwall, Lewis Flemniing and
Rache! his wife, late Rachel Cornwall,
John Carson and Leah his wife, late Lee
al CORNWALL, and Joseph Young and Nan
cy his wife, late Nancy Cornwall, heirs
and gal representatives of Samuel Corn
wall decd not having entered their ap-
pearance agreeable to an act of Assembly
and ther1les of this Court, and it appear
mo to the satisfaction of the Court that
thew are not Inhabitants Of this Common
wealth. on motion of the complainant, by
his counsel, it is ordered, that the said de.
PENDANTS do appear here on tie second
Monday ia February next, to answer the
bill OF the complainant, and that copy OF
This order be forthwith inserted in the
STar,insburph Gazette for two month sue
,essiveiy. and posted at the door of the
Court House Of said County.
a Cofy-Test,
Nov 2I. 1917
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-12-15
LAST MOTTO &.

ALL those indebted to the SUBSCRIBER
sither by Bond, Note or Book account, are
requested for the second and last ume' 20
cone forw ard and pay their respective OBJ
izations DIR accounts, to BARNET KEEP
HART, a.; Berkeley County, On or before
tne first of December next, as no longer
inlulgen: e can he given. The subscriber
baing in 1-fest reed of money, hopes that
puactua liIty will be attended to-All those
wAo fail may give themselves the blame toi
having ti1 pay great deal ofeost 80,
: ABRAHAM FoLCK
Nov ~, 1914
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-11-03
25 Dollars Reward.

RAN away from the subscriber, living
in Martinsburgh, Berkely County Virginia.
on Thursday the Goth day Of October, .
Negro Man slave, who calls himself
RALPH WORMLEY,
the property of the subscribed Ralph 10
about five feet eight or nine inches high,
rather of . dark complexion, he ia al, excel,
lent house servant, capable Of all female
work, say cooking, baking washing, spin
ming, scrubing, SC. and also a good car.
riase driver; has a good address, suffers
little when speaking, and in all probabil-
ty obtained pass he is so remarkable
from the circumstance of having his left
hand burnt when child, ESQ As TO cause il
to turn on the wrist and disfgure his hand
in remarkable mannerJ that no farther
description is deemed necessary; he is a.
bout 80 years Of age he took with him 30
great variety Of clothing, tina il is unne-
cessary to describe any OF it. TIE above
reward will be given to any person who
shall secure him in any Goal in the q Sit
taken out of Berkeley County, and all rea.
sonable charges if brought home.
THOMAS G. SMITH.
Nov z 1914
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-11-03
Land for Sale.

THE subscriber wishes to sell the Land
on which he now lives, situate on tho
drains Of Back Creek, Berkeley County,
Virginia, about nine miles from Martins
burgb, containing 200 acres, rather moro
than one half cleared and in good farming
condition; between 10 and so acres well set
in cloyer--l2 acres of excellent meadow
now made, and double that quantity may
be added to it. with but little expense
The wood land is remarkably heavily tim.
bered. The improvements on this farm.
are comfortable dwelling House, good
Barn, Stables, Spring house, Smoke house
and other necessary buildings u excelle !
Apple Orchard, and number Of trees OF
other fruit--A spring of never-failing, good
water near the dwelling house, the who3s
farm well watered. The subscriber VII
ing 10 remove to the Western eoun,yv nil,
give great bargain in the above land =
Possession win be given in the month -
| April next. HENRY RINFP
| November 5, 1914.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-11-03
FROM SPANISH AMERICA.

Extract of letter from respectable gentleman
at Vera Cruz, to his friend in New-Orleans,
dated Aus. 50, 1914
The Spanish ketch Carlos being on the eve of
departure have only time TO communicate to you
the following interesting particulars received from
Havana officially, under date Of the Goth instant
It is known here that Caracas, Isagfira and the
whole Of the Corta FirIrfa have submitted to Fer
elinasid 7th--Sa,ta Fe was taken by Gen. Monies,
on his way down to Cafthagena, OF the surrender
Of which place there renamed bit little doubt !;
since its army was completely annihilated at San
ia Fe, and their General Marine, and all his staff
made erasoners by Gen. Monies"
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-11-03

knowledge so great loss, as stated in The
Baltimore accounts nor does it call the re
suit defeat; it says, demonstration only
was made by the land forces that the
grand attack was to have been a combined
one, but the fotiIIa being unable TO pass
the channel, by means of suhken vessels,
it was judged impracticable to pursue the
expedition any further, without such CO.
operating aid as was expected from the
fleet 1t rates our forces, at from Is to 90
thousand men, strongly Supported by q
large train of artillery, and . very exten
sive line Of Entertainments
The Legislature Of New York have pas
sed a bill for raising two regiments of peo-
pie Of colour, to consist of 1000 each. for
the term of three years, to be commission
ed by zchite men. A better band, Henry
the fifth would not have wished in the ia
nous battle of Agincourt
Mass achusetts observation-disclosures
to the close of the extra session, which took
place on Thorsday last, several acts were
passed relating to defensive measures. 1t
is provided, by one ofthese acts, that his ex-
cellency the governor shall have power to
raise by enlistments an army, not exceed
ing 10000 men, to consist of ten regiments
OF ilifantry, and two of artillery, to be com,
missionsd and clothed agrecably to his d.
rections. The pay, rations, clothing and
emonments OF these troops are to be the
same as those of the United States army.
Another act was also passed, authorising the
governor to appoint board of commits
sioners on military accounts it is to con
sist of three persons with secretary, and
necessary clerks, to this act Is sub]oined
an additional one, providing for the further
appointment of two other commissioners,
the whole of whom are to constitute board
of war for the regulat and prompt dis
charge of the duties necessarily Belonging
to such a commission.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-11-03
NETWORK, Oct. Is.

The Legislature, will adjourn on Monday
The war measures are progressing The bills for
raising the sea-fencibles and black regiments, pas
sed the Assembly yesterday, and the militia and
tax bills are on their way. A bill was introduced
in the Senate yesterday, for raising 1000 volun.
teers to complete the 10000 men contemplated
by the government, viz. 10000 state corps, 1000
seafencibies, 1000 blacks, and 1000 volunteers
as war establishment of the state. The act for
"a sing the Il, 900 was objected to BY member of
the Council of Revision last night, but Will pro-
badly receive its final sanction this morning
Columbian.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-11-03
Public Sale.

THE subscriber will offer for sale, by
public vendue, at his present residence.
near the Falling Waters, on Thursday the
18th instant, if fair, If not, the next fair
day, several Negroes, Consisting Of Men
and Women; Horses. Cows and Hogs
Nine months credit will be given, on bond
and approved security The sale viii com
rnence about III O'Clock.
EDWARD TABB, jan'r.
November 8. 1914.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-11-03

The House of Representatives have, after
one weeks incessant attention to the sub
ject, got through the discussion of the re
port of the cotnmistee of Ways and Means
on the additional taxes The resolutions
which have passed are referred to the same
committee to report bills accordingly; and,
when these bills are reported, the subject
will be again open to discussion. There is
no doubt, we Believe, but bills will pass in
confor nifty to all the resolutions agreed on;
unless it be that embracing National Bank
respecting which some entertain doubt
though we do not. Such an institution is
SO obviously necessary, and so demonstra.
bly, desirable, that we do not see how any
man, unless on constitutional principles
can feel doubt as to its expediency, though
the minor details of it should not exactly
square with his ideas on the subject
Nat. Intel.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-11-03
From the Argus, lFrankfort,l Extra,
October 81


From the Argus. (Frankfoxt,l Extra,
October 81
Extract Of 4 letter from gentleuaaVi ae
Urbanna, to his friend in this place,
dated
Urbanna, Sept. 25, 1914.
"An express has arrived here from De-
troit to gen. MArthur, in 8 days, in which
gov. Csss says;
A state of things has arrived in which
your presence, with the force at your dis
Posal, is essential TO the security and pre-
sersation Of the country The Indians
have re commenced hostilities on every
side of us they are numbering the people
and breaking up the settlements There 10
now large force of them in the Immediate
vicinity Of this place, most probably with
in mile oft, with the avowed purpose of
attacking the town. We have no force
adequate to the defence Of the country, and
none Of. the description proper for the pur-
suit Of Indians--Nly opinion is, that You
should hasten on with the mounted men
with all possible expedition. y
The express came by water, the land
communication being entirely cut off
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-11-03

NETWORK, Oct -
A restlcman arrived here yesterday in he
c,.srn'uat. who left Sackett's HsTbor on the 10th
IS, and reports, that the euemys feet were OH
,ss bucks. but had not sailed; that the large
80 cane over the bar, and then took her guns on
ba,rd that an expedition was known to Dc fitting
-, at Kingston, destination unknown; that our
at were moored in Saeket's- HArbor, excepting
The Sylph add Jones, which were employed as
k-out vessels that Sackett's- HaTSoF was con.
s;I4red perfectly safe; that above 10000 militia
bad arrived there as reinforcement to the regular
,oons and that about 800 sailors had reached the
H.rbor from Lake Chanplin, and about 100 more
,T.re within few miles OF that place. During The
whole ofthis month the weather had been remarka-
bly 6ne there had been no snow and very Etae
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-11-03
ANNAPOLIS, Oct. OF.
TIE EVENT.

We learn by gentleman who arrived here on
TUESDAY night, in an open boat, from Choptank
river, that the enemy have landed from their
squadron about 1000 men, and built two houses
for barricks, on Tilghman's Island He states they
are well supplied with cattle having nearly 1000
head--W apprehend they have done much mis-
chief in the neighborhood. Tilghman's Island lies
on the y. E. side of Choptank, about 80 miles be-
low this place.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-11-03
SALEM. Oct. 20.

Nothing new here to-day The Stranger and
cargo sold for about 72, 900 dollars which was far
short of the general expectation. The cannon and
many other articles, sold very low. 80 Of the Cab
guns, sold for 300 dollars piece. The purchasers
now hold them, understand, at 800 dollars II
the sale had taken place few days later, the car
20 would have sold for much larger sum. The
other guns brought 40 aud $40 dollars EACH
The ship 3490"
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-11-03
ENEMY nv SOUTH VEST

The Wing, printed at Nashville, Tenn
saws government has received advices that
the enemy intend to conquer Louisiana
and that Gov Blunt accordingly received
o rders to call ont five thousand militia, i'm
mediately to join the army under Major
Gen. jackson.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-11-03
From ClRICIS.

Letters received in this city up to the Gath Sept
ult. from a respectable merchant II Porto 1&lco,
confirm the ne KS thai the Royalis.s under Genera
Doves, are in entire possession OF tue whole pro-
vince of Venezuela in consequence OF whs9h the
greatest part OF those families til t had emgrated
from said province, had returned to their resFec-
tive homes.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-11-03

From our Burlington Correspondent, we have
received Montreal papers to the 9Th inst inclusive
In these papers, we find. among other articles OF
some interest, an authentic account OF the capture
Of three American vessels on Lake Huron. The
British, it seems made sudden and unexpected at
tack upon these vessels, by boats and canoes, and
carried them by boarding.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-11-03
THE GAZETTE.
MARTlNsBURGH, NOVEMBER 8.

The committee Of defence for the city of
New-York, have given public notice to the
inhabitants of that place, that an attack
las they have good reason to believe) is con
templated by The enemy upon it, and that
it will be made in few weeks.
Aler. Gaz.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-11-03
Fran the Correspondent Of rae Colln5ida.
LATEST FROM THE NIAGARA.
Extract of a letter.

Extract of letter,
Buffalo, OCT. 18th CThays9ay.)
In the way Of news can communicate nothing
One or two days, however, may bring forth much
Both divisions oftlle army under General lizard,
together with 1000or 1900 militia under Porter,
took up the line of march for Chippewa this morn
ing The enemy are at their old position, ion the
north side of the Chippewa river or creek and
think an action will take place tomorrow. The ar
nv is in excellent order and fine spirits. Their
strength am not allowed TO tell, but guess it suifi
GENTLY strong to overwhelm any force now en- the
Peninsula. The delay, however, OF Gen lard,
has, am apprehensive, lost US the golden oppor-
sudty of capturing the whole of Drutfmond's divi-
sion
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-11-03
UTICA, October 1G.

The Northern Centine, published at Erie
states that the Indians are again becoming trouble
some in the neigilbourhood of Detroit. They
have lately murdered "a number OF persons The
Inhabitants, Is said, moving ino tire tort ior
protection.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-11-03
QUEBEC, Sept. II.

His excellency the Governor General Is expect
ed down in a day or two. This has set CONJECTURE
aioat II is currently reported, that orders nave
been received from the prince Regent 70 olsDand
the militia; and that this event may be connected
with Sir Georges return to the capital at inns
moment
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-11-03
ROSTON. October 81

The sovernpsen, Of Massachusetts, have purcha-
sed most of the ordnance of the prize ship lately
sent into Salem.
A square rugged vessel was off Portsmouth yes
terday morning, beating in, supposed to be the
strip taken By The Portsmouth Her prize goods
sold yesterday, and are said TO have brought
X40O,0O0,
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-11-03

Latest English account from Client.
A London paper Of, August 2f, acknow
leding the receipt Of news from Gent to the
Goth, says !" the John Adams is to proceed
to America for further instructions, on
some serious difficulty in the Negotiation !"
IMr. Purviance, who sailed from N. York
in the Fingal on Monday last, is the bearer
OF despatches-no doubt further instruc-
tions.1 lFed Gazette.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-11-03
NEW-YORK, Oct. 26.
Latest from the Uited States Sl0op War
PEACOCK.

By the private armed brig Crainpus which ar
rived 1T this port yesterday from cruise, we learn
that the United States sloop OF var Peacock put in
to Puerto de Mas, in the island of Lanzarote, on
the ID September, for water; but not getting any
she landed twelve prisoners, and sailed the same
day for Puerto Ventura
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-11-03
Public Sale.

WILL be sold at public sale on Tuesday
the 18th inst. 1.-THE subscribers residence
about one mile from Riner's Mill, .
number Of
Horses, Cows, Sheep,
Hogs & Farming Utensils.
Eight months credit will be given, the
purchaser giving bond with approved
security.-The sale will commence early ii
the day
JAMES PATTON, sen.
November 8, 1914.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-11-03
From the Correspondent of the Coium-
bian.
CAsASpAiaUA. Oct l8.

n letter from the postmaster at by-
falos, dated 9th isst. just received, says
:. oar army zeas yesterday, at 8 O'Clock
p. III. on the south side Of ChipPezod
Creek, cRdedoOHring to erect orsdse
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-11-03
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. IS.

Extract of letter from New-Orleans, dated 30th
ult to a house in this city
g There is little or no doubt but general Jackson
will be in possession of Pensacola in two or three
iays--He was transporting troops across the Bay
20 Mobile for that purpose on the goth inst His
force rs ample, having upwards of 1000 Indians at
tached to his army. With Pensacola IN our pos
seseion. and the point of Mobile well fortified, we
have little to fear from the enemy in this quarter"
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-11-03

some miles abops TIE riilags Tas enemy
'Dsre opposing them. A caaaonading
ras heard last evening IN that direction.
II is thoaght oar army riH cross the
Chippsra to day
The Joroe Of oar army, consisting Of
lizard, Brosrn and Porter's Decisions Of
militia, IS probcdie not more than 1000
men. Drammona's force is Gerry resPec-
table.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-11-03
Bosros, Oct. %.
ON Wednesday morning last, the privaleer

On Wednesday morning last, the prlvateer brig
Portsmouth capt Shaw, ar. at Portsmouth, ircn
cruize of about three weeks. She brought IN
200 bales and casesof British goods, taken out ota
large ship she had captured, bound from London
70 Quebec. The probable value Of tie goods
brought IN is said to be between and 3ooooo dol,
lars. The ship was laden with dry goods, GIN and
brandy. and was last from Plymouth, whence she
sailed in a feet of A sail, under convoy of fri
gate, and partedan gale offthe Banks Of New
foundland, when the feet was dispersed. She was
taken few days afterwa ards. The ship is said to
be an old Danish builtyessel, unarmed, and had
II men,
The Portsmouth has likewise taken a schr.
which Is understood to have been retaken.--The p.
had been close into Halifax Harbour, and was
chased off BY sloop Of war
A very valuable sale of prize goods, taken by
the Portsmouth, III former cruizei is now going
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-11-03
NEW- YORK, October 90.


A Spy Yesterday morning, young
man soas apprekended, and taken before a
magistrate at Fiatbash. on suspicion Of
has being Spy. On examination, &c seas
found he uas British officer from Que-
bee, uith has commission in las pocket !;
and from letters and other papers found
upon him, II appeared he uas recently
from Canada. tie ras imnaedi lately pat
an irons, and delivered oeer to General
Hdight, rho commands at Brooklyn.
By the Steamboat Richmond, which ar
rived yesterday morning from Albany, we
learn verbally, that Gen. lizards army had
fallen back upon French Creek that Gen
Drummond had received reinforcement
of 2cco men, from Kingston by the way of
York and Burlington; and that three of the
Americans, captured on Lake Huron, while
on their way to l. Canada, escaped from
their guard at Bay of Quinti, crossed Lake
Ontario in canoe, and landed safely at the
mouth Of the Genesee river.
No news from the hostile fleets on Lake
Ontario.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-11-03
BUSINESS,
Nov. 5, 1914.

together with House Painting and Glazing
of every description. in the house now oc-
cupied by James Nixon, opposite the old
stand of William KAN, where he is now
ready to serve all who may please to favor
him with their custom.
Shepherds Town, Nov. s. 1914.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-11-03
A letter from New. Orleans of Sept. Doth says

A letter from New Orleans Of Sept. Goth says ::
You will perceive by the public papers that we are
not less exposed or alarmed than you appear to be-
we hope, however, when the hour OF trial comes
that we shall make better defence than the Patri-
sts Of the Soush have done at w shinston' and
save our country from similar disgrace. You
have no small soeeimen OF whist may DC expected
from this quarter in the defence Of fort Bowyer
and eve ry breast here gows with aror to emulate
this heroic deed.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-11-03
MARTIAL LAW.


The lenity exercised bv courts marital in pun
ishng the offences committed by the militia in the
mildesr manner, it would appear, has not been
attended with good effects. Gen Gaines, in his
order which we publish to day, urges he necessi-
ty of being more strict N'd severe Deserters"
he saws " must be shotlV Let this declaration be
a solemn warning to those citizens in the service
Of their country, who often unthnkingly leave
their military duties to attend the calls Of bust
ness without the necessary permission from their
officers, which alone can SAVE them from the risk
of being subjected to a charge so infamous,
punishment 80 severe. Federal Gazette
1t appears by an article under the Portsmouth
head, that feet having 5000 troops on board
had sailed from Spithead ON the list September; ;
the feet appointed to rendezvous at Cork, proba-
bIy sailed about the same time These reinforce
men,s may be expected to arrive in a few days
on some part Of our coast, and the continued threats
and declarations of the enemy point out the Che
sapeake as the place of their destination, Which
the late accounts from Halifax also confirm,
The vessels of the enemy now in the bay still
coe,in,.e to excite alarm and commit depredatons
along the shores A letter received BY the Right
Rev. Dr. Kemp from gentleman who resides
near his farm on the Eastern Shore in Dorchester
coI;nty states, that number OF tile enemy IN
boats and barges proceeded up Choptank River,
end committed some depredations on bis farm, by
burning the fences carrying OFT poultry. &C. about
week since 1t is also stated, that they carried
way with them Mr.. Hubbard, and declared
their intention to take off others in the same man
49, ibid.
The following amount Of property was taken
from on board the enemys fleet recently captur-
\ ii bv Com Macdonough, on lake Champlain:
| 1880 VT of powder, exclusive Of fixed ammu
\ n;,;on for the ships between so and $4,000 VT
| OF halls. &C. 5000 muskets, 600 suits Of sailors
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-11-03

British Acco9st.-The British ofnclai
account of the attack on Baltimore has oeen
received, from Halifax. 1t does not &C