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Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1814-09-05
GWde,
From the Vernon, Miro

From the Vermont Mirror.
The Harrors Of Desaofssas send you
the following inform ton, being all the par.
,iculars We have yet heard OF mos, barba.
.rous MURDER, committed in Vineyard
isle au Motte) few nights since 1T may
be acceptsbleto you if you have not previ,
ously beard OF it
On Thuesday night last, a party Of ar
med men entered the house of Caleb Hill,
Esq OF Vineyard, after the family had re.
tired to rest. MIR Hill hearing the noise
rose from bed and proceeded to the room
which the party had entercd.-iwo shots
were Immediately fred a, him, one Of which
passed through his hesd-.he other entered
his breast, which put an immediate period
TO his life. One OF his sons would have shar-
ed The same fate, had he not narrowly es
capped through a back door, and thus eluded
the pursuit OF these monsters.- They then
got into a boat and rowed of with full speed
In the hurry OF getting away, they left a
sword and scabboard, which, ii is hoped,
willlead to- detection Of this atrocious muir
der. 1t is supposed these assasslns belong
eiherto our feet lying in that neighbor.
hood, or to our army which is encamped at
Chazy and Champlain. What could have
induced them to commit this horrid outrage
is not certainly known. 1t is however. said
that Mr.. Hill had been accused Though
wrongtully) OF having secreled some British
officers, and that his life had been threatened
therefor and it supposed that a bare sus-
fsielon Of having done so, has thus brought
him to this cruel and untimeIy end.
Mr.. Hill was an industrious, respectable,
and independent farmer.-For several years
he had been magistrate in Vineyard, and
represented that town last fall at the Leg.
islature, and was then chosen Judge of
Grand Isle County Court In all these dis-
tereni situations, he has discharged his du
ty with fidelity to his town, to his State, and
TO his country. Long will his fellow towns
men lament his loss, and execrale that mur
derous policy that has robbed them OF one
OF their most useful citizens, and of be
nevolen. and obliging neighbor tie has
LETT weeping widow and several children
to mourn his untimely aud cruel fate.
Franklin County, .duguss ~, 1914
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1814-09-05

OF" the greatest moderation and simpsici.
ty." His insa,iAble ambition he covered
with the homely garb aud simple demeanor
oil coarse and uneeremonious refubHcaa--
a bater OF kings-a leicester OF the orders of
nobili,y--and sworn toe to pomp and parade
While commands in the army, he would
invite sergcsnis TO lie in his bed, and spend
the night win them in familiar chat or ia.
na.icai exhoHation. Every thing about him
seemed 10 esince love OF equality, He
consorted With the meanest company, and
entered iuto all their views and feelings
HE could jest, act The buhoon, and tell baw-
dy stories 20 those that relisbed lhem-and
sing bsalms, pray at night-meetings, and
tell the exact hour VI his conversions, WHEN
ever Inc tell among people ct a religious cast
In Parliament, he was most zsaIous
stiekler for tie people, ana would not only
sob ard weep, but iall upon bis knees, and
with upiiitea hands. pray aloud 20 Heaven
In thel' behalf.
Litde dad the jealous republicans of
tia, day suspect that Cromwell would sub.
vert the Commonwealth, and grasp at tive
| powers oil en- absolute despot. But when
| time had arrived ior patting them in execn.
ton, he suddenly laid aside the garb of
moderation and simplicity" and appeared,
without any disguise, in his true character
| At the head OF small armed force, he
marched to the parliament house, entered
1t sword in hand, approached and threatened
the members OF parliament and drove them
heaa,ong out oil doors. Thus in single
hour, he swept away the whole fabric OF
popular government, and established in It's
stead military despo!ism, at the head OF
which he placed himself. The mild, he
milky, the timeser,ing Cromwell, throw ing
CIT his DISCUSSES, nov acted himself. He
proved gloomy tyrant OF vast abilities, but
OF still saster measures OF ambition and
haughtine Sand the people, who had often
shouted him, lay low beneath his foots,ool
and were made TO tremble at his nod-So
ends the Career Of fM,esiug demagogue,
whose courage and abilities are equal TO us
wishes "-Dtah4m Gaz.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1814-09-05
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BUFFALO, AUG UST 10.
MURDER

a mos, baretaced and atrocious murder was
committed on the body of James Buroa, sou
OF MIR. Nicholas Bulba, near his father.
house, few miles below Black Rock, on
the 8.h instant, by three soldier, by the
names OF James Peters, Corporal, Charles
thompson and Benjamin Dart, belonging
TO the 25th regiment. Ga application to
the commanding officer they were delivered
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1814-09-05

ExeeEtion-Yes,erday morning. William Hen.
ry Bo,ieril, for Forgery, was executed in the
Old Bailey. He was attended by Catholic
Priest, with whom be continued y short period
in prayer, after which he wss launched into eter.
ni.y and his body, after having been suspended
The usual time. was taken down and given to his
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1814-09-05
1nteresting Political sp,see.lanp.
Further particulars efbs (apvsm;neat En-
pe,ors" traaPortati1n" to Ella.
Ezsraet of letter from Capt. UsHra, Of his B. NJ
fhip Uudaun,ed.

On the 7sth, Col Campbell drove into
Marseilles, being commissioned BY Lord
Cassler-agh to attend Napoleon he said he
came BY the express wish OF Napoleon him
sell, TO reques, woull go round to ST. Tro.
peg, where it was intended he should EN-,
bark, as he did not consider himself safe en-
board French frigate, which had been or
dsred BY the French government TO conve.
him to Eiba. Next day / arrived at Tro-
PEI, but found tina, he had altered his route,
and was al Frelas, (it was at Frejus he land
cd on his return from Egyp) AT one o..
clock ar lived, and was introduced 70 the
Russian Com missioner, Count Shonyalcff,
the Austrian General Koeller, Prussian
Count rruxos, English Colonel Campbell,
and CONT Klam. Soon after my arrival,
Coun, Bertrand, Grand Marshal, informed
ms, that it was the Emperor's wish to see
me The is sill acknowledged Emperor and
Sovereign of the Island OF Elba) When l
was presented, he said that he was once a
great enemy to England, but now he was
as sincere ffiend-he said we were great
and generous nation. He asked about the
wind, weather, distance to Elba, end other
nautical questions he then bowed snd re-
tired. He was very dignified--still the
Emperor. received his command TO dine
with him-there were a, table the Russian,
Austrian, Prussian and English Commits.
sioners, anu the Grand Marshal--1he con.
versaiion was most interesting he laughed
When asked him il he did not issue his
Milan DEGREES for the purpose of forcing A
merica to quarrel with us-,his he did mol
deny The said all his hians acre on an i'm.
rasnse scale, and would have been finished il,
four or five years. I have not time to give
the whole of this interesting conversation
That night We embarked all his numerous
baggage. In the morning he sent for me
ne asked how the wind was, and said that hs
admade up his mind to embark at eight
70 the evening. AT seven O'Clock, an i'm
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1814-09-05

friends for burial. The fate OF this unfortunate
Young man is an awful lesson TO he indlscretion
Of you,h. and of the consequence of improper
company. Unsuspicious and ungarded, he be
came prey to The sluremenis OF the designing.
and he has fallen victim in the dawn of man.
hood. On his way to the scsifold. he said, +"
have prayed to my God for forttude, you see he
has given il TO me-" He was % years of age
of which he served in the navy. His disposition
was generous and Ifeclionate. May his awful
dissolution be lasting ex'mple London pap.
Interesting Aaeedo'e--A British seaman, lately
returned from France, received on Mopday last
65i. for his pay. Ia proceeding to the tap house
in The Backward with his money enclosed in q
bundle, he drcrpe q, 1ithoa. immediately dis.
covering hrs loss. --W ben be missed i he became
ike man distressed aud ssllied forth in St arc h
oft. Alter some inquiries, he fortunately mes
James Prout,s common labourer in the yard. who
had found the bundle, and gladly returned it to
the right owner. jack no less generous than
the other was honest, instantly proposed Pfou,
to accept of one half. then 20t. which he msgua
nimously refused Ten pounds, vt five were
rendered, but with similar result. Al ieag,i
Jack determined ths, his noble benefsc,or should
have some token of his gratitude. forced a tw,
pound note into the walstcost pocket of Prou
who was under the necessity Of ratsining it, in
order to get rid of the sesmsn's import nlties
Traits of character, like these, would eAec, ho.
nor on any Glass Of society - bid.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1814-09-05
NEW YORK, AUG. ~.

F-om our Baltimore eipondeace
Aug. a., 10 o'clock, Z. My Ex.
prets, at o'clock, the armies were en-.
eamped wlthous coming 60 gsn,r al On.
gagemens.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1814-09-05

UP 10 the civil authority, and taken before
jude Forward, who after examination,
conmi,.ed them to JAIL for trial, at the next
court of Oyer and lerminer.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1814-09-05
NAsHvlLLe, (Ten.) July 10.

NASHVILLE, (Ten.) July IL.
Rouid Nassaee.-Oa ,se night OF the 20 'ast'
a party Of Indians came to the house ofa Mr..
Jesse Johnson, within mile Of Reynoldsburgh,
HUMPHREYS County. Ten. and. murdered Mf.
Johnson, his wife and four children, without IT,
ing gun. They shot Johnson witt, srrows'
through The holes of the house then broke 10
ut the door with clubs, and killed him. s.ripped
Mrs. JJbnson and children, carried Them en- 10
the tiver, there killed and threw them in,
daughter Of MIR. lohnson's, about 10 years old
made her escape, went to Reynoldsburgh. md
gave the sl.rr,, Col. Jatmsn, with 90 OF 70 men,
went imraedisteiy in pursuit of.he I1dians.
The murdee Is supposed to have been commit.
ted BY small party Of Creeks. who were on theie
way to join the norttetn tribes Clarion.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1814-09-05

Mr. Chambers. late master of he Terror borat
ship, says 40 bombs were discharged from thai
ship in the attack on Stonag on. which were
found to weigh 80 ID, each the charge Of pow
der for The mortar was Id. adding to this he
wadding. that vessel must have disgurged eigh
tons eight.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1814-09-14

The British forces that took possession Of
the city ofWas.iington, remained there about
thirty hours and departed Oh Thursday night
silently and suddenly, by the same route iu
winch they had advanced through Maflbo-
rough to Nottingham, where their whole force
was ON Sunday afternoon, busiy employed in
shipping of tobacco from that place.
4 gentleman just from Marlborough IN
forms us that they passed that town On Sa-
turdGy morning, OF their return to Netting
ham, taking with them about three hundred
men which, had been staucned there at the
time OF their passing it Oh the route to Wash,
ington
After Ike enemy had passed Marlborough"
Robert bowie, Esq. formerly governor Of this
state came into town and proposed to make
prisoners of some ofthe stragglers who were
following the main body oi theit retreat !;
this proposition was assented to By Dr. Beans
who resided in The town and sitnodgh sevcs
raj gentlemen who we're prtseht urged the
dangerous consequences that might result
from it while the enemy we're 50 near, they
proct eied TO put their plan into execut on, &
actually took SIX piisore which they sent to
Queen Anne about milcs distant. Tie
consequences % this ofHcioas proeee ding pre-
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[ VOL. tf.---N0. 81.

credited, the enemy had determined on the
most vigorous prosecution of the war-it is
added that this section of the unien was tn be
attacked, & with the design OF wrestling
Louisiana from the hands of tho y. States and
restoring 1t TO Spain.'---A project so chimeri-
Cal, lily COMFORTS with that character for
wisdom, to which the English government as
pres, nor is itbelievcd to be seriously conteu,-
plated. That the bare rumor however of
such design, should awaken some anxiety,
IS cause OF no surprize. But if there be midi
viduais 50 much deceived, as to suppose ITS
accomplishment possible, they are cautioned
against being Instrumental in deceiving oth-
ers. HE principles of the American gov
ernment, no less than the interest and honor
OF the~American people forbid the relinquisli-
nent Of one inch of American territory
whist the western rivess how, no foreign
power can hold OF detach Louisiana from the
u. States.
She may indeed be temporarily exposed 20
an invading foe; but until by some convulson
OF nature, that numerous, gallant and hardy
race OF men, inhabiting Che vast tract of coun-
try wateTed by the tributary streams of the
Mississippi, shall become extinct, the political
destiny OF Louisiana is placed beyond the pos
sibIty OF change. Her connection, interest
and government mast remain American
we however do not solely rely for secu-
r1ty on orr northern and western brethren.
We shall not be wanting in duty to ourselves.
The comnanderin chief therefore avails him
self of this occasion, 70 invite the officers
throughout the state, ndpaIticularly colonies
ct regiments and commandants of separate
corps to De faithful and diligent in the dis
charge OF their respective duties. Re orders
the several reeimental, bsttalion and company
musters as prescribed by law to be regularly
holden, and every effort made to introduce or
der and discipline. If the war continues, we
cannot hope for exemption from its calamities.
In case ofinvasion, the whole militia will be
ordered to front the enemy.-If our homes &
fire sides are menaced, union, zeal and mutu-
al confidence shc,,ld warm every heart and
strengthen every arm.
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Erfracf from Cou. CYaib91re's
GE.VERHL ORD ERS, datcd
HEAD QUARTERS.

.N'7y- Crieaus, .6Ve. 6.
The desire manifested b. the r. States to
sheath the sword, On terms alike honorable
to both parties, m9yindeed be met with a
correspondent disposition. j. is not easy 70
believe, that nation should be 81 wholly re-
CARELESS Of duty to herself, as always to re
Jet the claims Of jus,ice--5ut let us not be so
far deluded with a rope Of peace, as to leave
our country uncovered and unprotected. II
the latest reports from Europe are to be &C
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1814-09-14
By command Of maj. gen. Brisbane.
JAS. CAMPBELL, maj. of brig.
Winchester, mug. so.
WINCHESTER VOLUNTEERS.

IN few hours after the disastrous news from the
City OF Washington Was received in town on FRIDAY
last, three companies Of Volunteers we're ready to
march o ~ scene of acton composed Of portion OF
tie most respectable cit:zens--yiz
:, Company OF Cavalry, commanded by Capt II. St
ditto Rifemen, commanded by Captain T. Rob
crts.
ditto Artillery, commanded by Captain w Nor
Also, Capt Iayloi's troop Of Cavalry from the neigh
bOtrl,osJ Of Battetown.
Who, with two very handsome companies Of I.iaht
Infantry commanded by capts Coyle of Winchester
aud fitman Of Newton and two COMPANIES of NIiiiti.
commanded by csGs. Andolgor and Nissiin iii ,i ti.
LIST rcqn.sitio, amounting in tie Whole To about 1--WE
hundred, took mp their line Of rie.r except Capt
fuckers colopeny, whc', marched on Flisv evening"
towards Washington om Saturday morning, ali in nisR
spirits.
Aud on yesterday morning Capt Bakers troop Of
route.
The Ccmmanlants of he ..bore attachments
arc,
Gen. James Singleton and
Col John s inll
The llon. judge ii1lnes is all to the General.
Constellation,
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= y = IftIIISg
HAnfpnEN A.. l.L 1ot.

HAMPDEN, Aug I'd, 1919.
SIR-On the 16th at noon our latitude BY
D. x. and two double attitudes was n 90,
K The long determined by morning and even
ing obsery atoms Of a cfnonometer, which had
four times proved correct within 10 miles du-
rug our preceding and present cruizc, was S.
Sd, the wind was fresh from 5. S. w. and the
sea smooth. In the afternoon two vessels
were discovered in chase, but at such a dis
tance that we could not ascertain their force.
The weather became very foggy at night. &
the wind remaining fresh from the same quar-
ter, determined to push for some part Of
Massachusetts Bay rear Portsmouth, and
steercd the proper course for tlrit purpose
1(eeming it extremely probable we should
meet some Of the efelpy's vessels duripp the
night our prisoners were confined in the mold,
and ol{ crew remained at quarters. We sail
ed from 10 TO II knots an hour tin 3 A. NJ.
when, as expected TO be, we we're IN y ia
thous water. Cur estimated distance from
Cape Ann SO miles. 81 r. a. NJ. while in the
act % preparing for sounding again, the look
outs forward announced breakers ahead. and
in a moment after The ship struck upon q rocI,
gong O KNOBS. Believing &c impossible size
could bcar such a stock, tie prisoners we're
frst released from ttcig confinement below,
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GENERAL ORDERS.

Harrisburg, eth Aug. 1914.
Thereeent destruction OF the capital of the United
States, the threatened and probable conaguon of the
metropolis ola sister state, the general threaten
ing aspect of affairs warTantng the opinion that an at
tack is meditated by the enemy on the shores OF
the Delaware; the governor to guard against
PRISE and to have ready efficient force of reemen to
repei the enemy in of such event, orders ard
directs the militia generally within the counties Phia-
delphia Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware, Chester.
Lancaster, Dauphn, Lebanon, BeIks, Schuylki, i.c-
hgh Northampton and Pike lin addition those Gsai-
ted and designated for the service of the United States
under orders ofthe odd OF July, who already subject
to the orders OF general Bloomheld be held in reai-
ness to march at moments warning TO such place
may be- named in subsequent orders that wiIssue ii the
exigences oi our country shall require.
The several brigade inspectors within their respec-
tive bounds, are commanded 90 promptly this
orieI' The generals and other officers urged to
sst IL the providing Of equipments for the Those
for whom no found IN the respective brig
ade bounds will, is presumed, be furnished blythe u
nhed States at the place os rcsdczvous.
ltisconhdently hoped the ar,or aud love Of country
wri per'ades the hearts of Pennsy ct the pre-
sent alarming crisis, VIII induce many to Fn them
selves INTO volunteer corps. and Immediately 10 march
for Phis'elphhia II Is thus proper spirit resist
AN Indifferent toe will be evincod, and many hlau4
obvated. The governor promises himself tie sai..C
ton OF meeting there host neiycd with resolution to
live free odc, in defence of their liberties and their
country. He will act With them in any capacity for
which his talents shall fit him.
CIlyO Ne c,teVnEr
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YENHE Subscriber will in future dc business on his
own account IN the house lately occupied BY s. &
J. p. Smith. He has purchased their Stock of Goods.
End will constantly keep general assortment of
Goods as the times will admit, al, o. which me will sell
On small profits for cash.
STERLING SMITH.
jamestown, SeIr. H. st
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On rcconnoitriag the position thus taken, it
vas discovered that the schooner Nancy was
drawn up in tho river, a few hundred Yards
above u.s. under cover Of a block-house, erect
, ed on commanding situation on the opposite
snore.
Having landed with nothing larger than d
Founders, and it being now too late an the e.
vening to establish adultery of heavy guns,
determined on remaining silent until coold be
enabled to onen with effect.
On the following morning, fire for q
few minutes was kept up by the shipping IN
on the block-house, but with little effect, as
the direction towards 1t Only could be gwen, Z.
thin wood intervening to obscure the view
About II o'clock, two howit2ers, IAN ID and
S 3 inch) Being placed within few hundred
yards ofthe block-house, commenced FIRE,
which lasted but a few minutes, when the
house blew up at the same time communi-
Gated the fire to the Nancy, which was quick
ly so enveloped in DANES, as 20 render aiiv at
tempts which might have been made to save
her unavailing. My first impression on see
ing the explosion was, that the enemv, after
having spiked his guns, had set FIRE TO the
magazine himself but upon examination it
was found TO have been occasioned bv the
bursting OF one of our Shells ; which, firing
some combustible matter near the mapazine
gave the enemy but barely time to escape be-
lore the explosion took place. The Conmo-
dore secured and brought of the guns which
were mounted within the blcck-house 1.-TWO
24-pound carronades and one long 6-poun-
der,) together with some round shot, grape &
canister The enemy will feel sensibly the
loss of the Nancy, her cargo consisting lat
the time OF her being on frey of several hun
tlred barrels OF provisions, intended rs six
months supply for the garrison at Mackinac.
Havipg executed $50 far as my force could
effect the orders Of The I'd of June, given me
by the Sec tary OF War, left Nautauwasa-
So on tht 9TH, and arrived OH the 2Ist at the
mouth Of tlie river ST. Clair with my whole
force except few soldiers of the 18th infan-
try, who were left as marines on board two
small vessels, which still continue to cruise ON
that lake.
l am, most respectfully, sir, your most ODE
dent humble servant,
GEORGE CROGHAN,
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vEyliE Partnership of Sterii ng and John p. Smith,
\ was this day dissol. I'd by mutual consent-Those
whohave business To transact with them, will apply to
Sterling Smith, who authorised settle the business
OF the concern.
STERLING SMITH,
JOHN p. SMITH.
jamestown, Sept I, 1914.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1814-09-14

Il ietter from Fort Jackson, dated the fifth
inst. informs us that the Indians had signed
the treaty dictated by Gen. Jackson. We
get all the Alabama lands, and cut them Of
by wide stripe ofc01ntre from all intercourse
with the FloridaS. 1 hey have made reser-
vatIon Of mile square for each Of the inter
prefers, Mayfeld and Councils three niles
square fcr'the children Of Col Hawkins and
four miles square for Gen jaCkson--The &c
neral was delicately situated by the offer--he
told them he would dispose Of the present, &
apply the proceeds 70 the relief Of the women
and children, who were lest destitute by the
war--this they positively objected to- and de
sired he should keep it entire as a monument
OF their gratitude and affection towards him
S1U. Rlf tug. So