Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-07-28

lignant, and powerful, had arisen not only
in the capital, but in the provinces and the
army, and would require all the prudence
and energy Of the government to prevent
its subyersion of all social order.
May 90.
Naval ReDieW.-Not less than fifty sail
of the line, it is said, are ordered to rem
devious at Spithead by the 4lh of next
month, in order 10 form a naval speetacle
worthy of the maratime power that SO pre-
eminently distinguishes the British isles.
1t is to be composed of two distinct lines of
battle, each accompanied with vessels Of
inferior force, hTe ships, &c. in order that
the scene may convey to the Royal For.
~eigners, who will be present a correct idea
OF a naval action, which will be represented
with all its tactics & as nearly as
can possibly be effected.
st. James's Park is to be the scene of
the most splendid fireworks, and other re-
joicings, at the ensuing celebration ola gene
raj peace. The preparations for this pur.
pose are already going forward.
May "a.
Bonaparte upon his arrival on the Isle OF
Eiba, published some curious Documents
They are in his usual style. He selected
the isle for his residence " in consequence
of the mildness of the manners of the peo-
pie and the climate, " so congenial to his
own The project desires the inhabitants
to sing songs of joy and triumph land
the Vicar General of the Isle declares that
the island will become more illustrious from
possessing a Prince of such immortal famei
According to the late accounts from TIA
ly, the Pope, accompanied by the Sacred
College was to make his solemn entry into
Rome on the 10th of this month.
CHlLLICOTHE, (O) June 2S.
The Express Mail arrived last evening
from Detroit, and brought letters to the
Editor of which the following are extracts:
DETRoIr, June 90.
=" In a few days several of our vessels
now lying in the river, together with some
infantry will set out for Mackina, | ven
ture to predict, that this place will meet
with an Indian attack in the course of the
Summer"
DETROIT. Same date.
"You have no doubt been informed, that
on the 18th ult. a party of regulars were
sent to the rapids of St. Clair, for the
purpose of builing a fort and that they
have been subsequently reinforced by five
hundred Ohio Militia, &c. Well the fort
is nearly completed, in a very command
ing situation and has been named after
the gentleman who superintendent its for
nation, viz. Capt. Gratiot of the Engt
neers. Colonel Croghan has just returned
from a visit to it.
"The intended expedition to Mackinaw
has for some time past, occupied the con
versation of the people here. All | can
inform you is that the whole fleet is ex-
pected to go-that Col. Croghan will COM
mand the expedition-and that in seven or
eight days all will probably be in readiness
to move. The Niagara, Lawrence and
Scorpion, are here, the Caledonia and
Ohio, have been here and have returned
to Erie. F%red0niaN,
BRITISH PRISONERS.
We are informed that the whole of the
British prisoners of war now at this place.
have been exchanged, and will leave here
to-day or tomorrow for the frontier. They
will be escorted by a part of the l?th reg''
who are now snder marching orders.
MONTREAL, July9
Yesterday the 9th and S2d regiments
who have served under the Duke of Weitns'
ton in Spain, and who embarked at BOZ