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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-10-17

Il t-. n
SIaSAl have had; The honor 10 receive your
ExcclIency's letter of the seventh instant.
The attack OF the enemy on Baltimore land
probable eventual attack on other places, with
the heavy duties incident thereto pressing on
this department, have prevented my answer.
ing il at an earlier day.
Ii may be satisfactory to your Exccilcncy
Tor me TO explain the views and principles on
WHICH this government has acted, in regard
to the defence Of our eastern frontier (
1t was anticipated, soon after the COM
mcncement Of the war, that while j, lasted,
every part Of tho Union, especially the sea.
board, would DC exposed 10 some degree of
danger, greater or less, according to the spir-
II with which the war might be waged. II
Was The duiy OF the gosernm to make the
best provision against the danger, which
might be practicable, and il was proper that
the provision should continue hilc the cause
exislcd,
Tie arrangcmen. OF the United States in.
to military districts, with a certain portion Of
the iegslar force, artillery and infantry, un-
der an officer Of the regular army, Of expert.
cnce and high rank, in each district, with
power to call for the militia, as ci-cumstan-
ces might require, was adopted with view
TO afford the beat protection to every part hat
circumstances would admir-.
II was presumed, that The establishment Of
a small force Of the kind stated, constituting
the hrst elements OF an army, IN each district,
to be aided by the militia in case of cmcrgcn-
cy, would be adequate 10 It's defence. Such
iorcc Of infantry and artillery, might rcpel
small predatory parties, and form arslIying
point tor the militia, at the more exposed
and important stations, in case Of more for
midable invasion. A regulas officer Of expc.
riencc Stationed in the district, acting under
the authority, and pursuing the will OF the
government, might digest plans for It's de-
feuce select proper points for works, and
superinlcnd the erection Of them, call TO-
supplies of ordnance, FOR tents and camp G.
lolPagc, Tor small arms and other munitions
pf war call for the militia, and dispose of
,he whole force. These duties, il was be-
Iievci, could not be performed with equal ad-
ksn,gc by The officers Of the militia, who be.
ing oiled into service, for short icfms,would
DOT hve II IN their power, however we'll quai
ned hey might be in other respects, TO dI
lyest 1an,, and pteserve that chain Of conncc
ion I'd system in the whole business, which
,eeud to be indispensable. /
| Olgrcss consideration, this srrangemen' ]
vas emed most eligible, that could be q
dopti under the authority OF the Y. State,
In3d none occurred that eohid be placed H.
eomIiiion vith IL. II this mode the n.
iionEovsinmsnt ssfs by as proper organs,
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-10-17
Official Correspondence.
Copy Of letter from the Governor OF Massachu
sets, to the Secretary at War. dated
DostOn, Nehfem6er 7fh, 1914.

"
Boston, Seffem6er 7th, 1914.
SrR-sThe troops Of the United States,
which at dieren, periods were stationed on
the sea coas, of ,h. State, having been aftei-
wards ordered to join the army on the vest
in the State. We have therefore found il ne.
cessary, in the course Of the last and present
year, TO call on, small bodies Of militia, as
guards 10 the towns most exposed. As the
danger has increased, the number of deiach.
ed militia has been augmented, and have
now issued the enclosed general ordei for the
protection OF Boston and the towns and pro-
perty in its ncig ghborhood, and shall immcdi
ately issue an order of q similar kind TO the
securiy Of the District OF Maine A few
weeks since, agreesbly to the request OF Gen,
Dearborn, detached eleven hundred militia
for three months, Tor the defence Of our sea
coast, and placed them under his command
as superintendent Of this military district, bur
such objections and Inconvenience have aris.
en- from that measure, that II cannot now be
repeated. The militia called out on this oc-
cason, will DO placed under the immediate
command of Maior-Gencral Of the n ia.
| will thank you, sir, 20 consult with the Pre-
sident, and infoI m me whether the expenses
thus necessarily incurred for our protection
will &c ultimately reimbursed to this State by
the General Government, and shall be par
ticuarly obliged il you will favor me with an
answer as soon as may be, as the Legislalurc
of the State will meet on The filth Of next
month. Yours, SC.
CALEB STRONG.
Mr. Secr.fary Monroe.
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BY MAIL.
TERY llfPoRT.3NT 4.


Cohy Of a tetter from nj Gen. jackson 10
The Secresory ar War, Gafsd
Head Quarters, 7ih .Ih6tary District,
.Eooite. Sept II, 1914, 10 An
SIR-I have bui a momen, 20 spare 10 tell
you since the departure CT my letter of this
moroiOg a messenger has returned from Fofs
Bowyer with The pleasing intelligence that
Major Laurence has gailantiy fepulsed the
enemy with great loss, blowing up vessel
with So guns. Only four OF our men were
killed apd Ave wounded The cHicer bring
Ing The dispatches will br here in hour, ~heh
] will be enable to give you The particulars
have the honor To DE very respectfully
your obedient se,ysnt,
ANDREW JACKSON.
Ifg9r Grnerat Cong
Memorable James .honroe 4Ssc-eiGry Of Har.
kEtract u a letier received IA Washrngfon Cry.
"By aIetter jusl received from Geo. Jack
son, he has bealen the British apd Indians Al
Mobile Point, blown up the Atmitai's ship,
and sulk one brig. About 20 of their crews
saved. The letter saw
WM. DONNlSON."
FayeneviHe, Ten. SEN. "a, 1914.
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2eberf Of ae killed ssamded and mining Of tie L<f
Dsvines Of she .5s~y &c fsrs Erie. c4ueasie@ ~
-lf,yor General B,ssa ~ fh< ss-fie a7sGce - ~
KILLEp.-1 brig gcnersi, ! iisus. coioss's cap
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Cohy eTa hifer from M Gen. jackson q
the Secyeiary ar War, Gafsd
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-04-14
CONDOLENCES.

Nhas not escaped the notice of many
Of tie ararns supporters Of Mr. Madtson's
administrator, that he has adoised the
total Abandonment Of the embargo and
restrscttOms on commerce at the uery mo
nent aohen The dopntau Of Bonaparte
and has continental system goas ascertain
ed at Washington by the neps received by
the Rambler; and the enquiries soiil
naturally obtrude en- spite Of THE long
ha5At Of implicit confidence srAiM they
hare rsposed IN him. Why is this done
at THIS aomsnt2 What circun stances
now exist achich did not exist at the time
Of laying the embargo and imposing the
other restrictions on commerce, that re-
quirs thu state Of our commercial laus to
be adapted to them? But more particu-
larty 1ciH they enquire -sphy are foreign
manufactures to be introduced freely into
this country to the Encouragement, per-
hdps to the destruction Of those zcho haze
commenced similar manufactures here
AZ
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-04-14
Public Sale.

WILL be sold at public sale on the 25th
day of this month, if fair, if not, the next
fair day, on the premises of Michael Barns,
deceased, the following property, viz.
Horses, Cows, Sheep and
Hogs, Household and Kitchen furniture
5000 feet of Plank, number of Joiner
tools, grain in the ground, a suit of regi.
mentals, and a number of other articles
too tedious to mention. Nine months credit
will be given, the purchaser giving bond
and approved security.
The sale to commence early in the day,
where due attendance will be given by
ADAM TABLER Admr
~ FEBY BARNS Admx.
>' n. b. The cash must be given for all
articles, bought, under the value of two
dollars.
A. TABLER.
3. April ~, 1914
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-04-14
PALIFOX,

WILL stand this season at the subscri-
ber's stable, about four miles from Shep-
herds Town, and six from Charles. Town,
and be let to mares at four dollars the sea-
son, two dollars, cash, the single leap.
and seven dollars for insurance Remov-
ing or parting with a mare insured, for
feits the insurance money. The money for
the season to be paid when the season ex-
pires, but if not paid then five dollars will
be demanded. The insurance money to be-
paid when the mare proves with foal
PALlFOX is a beautiful chestnut sorreI,
four years old this spring, nearly sixteen
and an half hands high. and we'll cslcula-
ted for the saddle and draught. lie was
got by the horse Expectation. formerly the
property of Capt. Baylor,) his grand sire
was Pages Bedford, out of the old imported
horse Bedford His dam was fine mare.
got by Old Snap, and his grandam was
out of stock of horses brought to this
country by Uriah Blue The season has
commenced, and will end the first of July.
Great care will be taken, but no RESPONSE
bility for accidents.
JAMES GLENN.
jefferson County, April u, 1914.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-04-14

BERKELEY, IS.
April Court, 1914
Nehemiah Matson, Compt.
against
Jesse Faulkner, Ex'r ofThomas Faulkner,
William ID. Miller and James Miller, de-
PENDANTS,
IN CHANCERY.
THE defendant, Jesse Faulkner, not
having entered his appearance agreeable to
an act Of Assembly and the rules of this
Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction
OF the Court that he is not an inhabitant of
this Commonwealth, on motion of the COM
plainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that
the said defendant, Jesse Faulkner, do ap-
pear here on the second Monday in July
next, to answer the bill of the complainant,
and that copy of this order be forthwith
inserted in the Martinsburgh Gazettee for
two months successfully, and posted at the
door of the Court House of said County.
A Copy-Teste,
DAVID HUNTER, C. &c.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-04-14
Supply Of Goods,

some of which are now opening, which were
selected with great care from the stock Of
goods put into market since the appearance
of peace, which are much lower than thew
were sometime ago all Of which we will
endeavour to sell on the most satisfactory
terms-and request those who may wish to
purchase, to give us call.
ROBERT WORTHINGTON.
JOHN r. COOKUS.
Shepherd's-Town, April IA. 1914.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-04-14
DEMOCRATIC TESTIMONY
IN vAvouk OF BOSTON rEpERALIsrs

iNVAVoUk OF BOSTON FEDERALlsTS.
From the Boston Patriot.
TIE FRIGATE CONSTITUTION,
Captain Stewart, arrived at MarbIehead
on Sunday afternoon. She was chased by
two frigates, and an express from Marble.
head gave reason to apprehend that she was
In hazardous situation attacked by a
greatly superior force. The news flew like
Tightening through all the towns on this
coast, and in no place was the sensation
more lively than in Boston. The drums
beat to arms, and while the New England
Guards were parading near Fanuiel Hall,
the FEDERAL CAUCUS which had col.
lected there, turned out, and gave them
hearty cheers. All patty distinctions were at
once disspated, and the unanimous cry was
" let as alt join and defend the CoNsTI.
TUITION" BY seven or eight o'clock, seve-
raj companies were on the march and can
non were on the way with all speed Had
not an express arrived with the intelligence
that the frigate had come safe into Salem. il
is thought that ten thousand men would
have been at Marblehead at sunrise.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-04-14

Judge Ford, who was some weeks since,
arrested on charge of High Treason, has
oeen discharged by his Honor Judge Liv-
ings.on; the government having failed to
produce any witness against him.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-04-14
WOOL CARDING.

| shall have a new Csrding Machine in
operation by the 18th of May next, near
the Warm Spring run, about one mile from
Hancock Town, where wool will be carded
with neatness and at the shortest notice.
Persons coming from distance can have
their wool carded to take back with them,
IL they wish 1t. The wool must be we'll
washed and all che burrs, sticks and tags
taken off before sent to the Machine--like-
wise no matted wool must be sent, the
wool must be creased with about one pound
of soft grease to ten pounds of wool. The
owners must send cloth large enough to
wrap up the roles in.
NICHOLAS oRRICK.
April Ia, 1914.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-04-14
PRIVATEERING.

The privateer Comet, Capt Boyle after
a cruise OF five months, has arrived at New
bern, North Carolina The Comet has
taken. burnt and sent to the United States,
during her cruise, Tpenty sail of Ensmy's
Vessels
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-04-14
UANTED.

A LAD from 10 to Is years of age. of
good family, as an apprentice to the Mer-
camille business-None other need apply.
One from the country would be preferred.
DANIEL ZINN.
April IA, 1915
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-04-14
NATIONAL RANK

This subject is put at rest for this season.
The committee to whom it was referred
having found it impossible to agree among
themselves on the leading features of such
all institution.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-04-14
I'm apprentice Wanted.

! wish to take as an Apprentice to learn
the Tanning business, a Lad from ten to Is
years OF age, who will be taken on advanta-
geous terms.
JOHN YATES.
BackCreek, April IA, 1914.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-04-14

On Monday last JOHN r. COOKE
and GEORGE NEWKfRK, Esqrsl
srere elected Deieg aces to the ensuing Ge-
neral assembly Of this State, without
opposition.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-04-14
A. JEWETT. Admr.
Dissolution of Partnership.

The Co Partnership which existed in this
place under the firm of WORTHINGTON.
COOKUS, & Co. was dissolved this day by
mutual consent All persons indebted to
said concern, or to Robert Worthington g.
Co, are requested to make payment as spec
Oily as possible, to Robert Worthington. or
John T. Cookus, who are authorised to set
tie the business OF said concerns--We avail
ourselves of this opportunity of rendering
our thanks to our customers and the public
for their liberal encouragement during the
course of our business, and we hope from
the indulgence that we have given, that all
who are in arrears, will exert themselves in
making immediate payment.
JOHN MORROW,
II. WORTHINGTON.
JOHN Il. COOKUS.
Shepherds. Town, April l, 1914.
The subscribers respectfully inform the
friends and customers of theItate concern of
WORTHINGTON, COOKUS, & Co. and
the public in general, that the business will
be continued under the firm of WOR-
THlNGTON & COOKUS, at the old stand,
where we have now ON hand very consid.
cradle
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-04-14

that the subscriber has been duly appoint-
ed Administrators of the estate of Francis
Jones, decd. intestate. All persons having
claims against said estate, are requested to
exhibit the same, as soon AS convenient
and those who are indebted to said estate
are required to make immediate pa yment
to
A. JEWETT, Admr.
Of the estate of F. Jones, decd.
Shepherds- Town. April Ia. 1914
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-08-10
Soda Water Establishment.
NOEL. PELICAN.

HAS the pleasure Of announcing 20 the Ladies and
i i Gentlemen OF the town OF Newport, and Its vi
cinty, that they may be constantly supplied at his
store, No 108, Thames-street, Newport, with the
first quality SODA WATER, comm encing SAT-
urday, the llth instant, manufactured by MIR.
JOSEPH CARR, upon the most correct che mcal prn-
ciples The beneficial effects of this salubrious Wa
ter have for the last two years, greatly augmented
the demand for il whilst AZ the same time thro wan:
Of care, skill, proper attention, and variety Of cir
cumstances, its value has been depreciatng in this
lshed the extensive utility of SODA W.9TER The
proprietor having the most convenient accommoda-
tions for Ladies and Gentlemen, he fatters himself
that he shall receive due share of public support,
to enable him to prosecute, with success, his es-
tablishment
This pungeht and acdulated Water has been de
fected by Medical men, and is well known 10 pro-
duce desirable effects, in many common and trou-
besome complaints; 1t Is compleate remedy against
sourness of the stomach, commonly called heart
burns; and in cases of indigestion and weakness OF
the stomach 1t is found very useful gradually res-
torng the appetite and with It the Of the organs
it preventive Of many Of the diseases OF the sto.
mach and bowels, which proceed from acidity; aud
for the same reasons it in most cases femoves or
prevents the sick headache has proved advanta-
geous in the gout those who have taken this Wa.
ter for the gravel have been cured of both diseases,
by means Of Soda lit may be taken to the quantity
of pint, or more daily, at three stated periods,
morning, noon, and night, one hour previously to-
the several meals of the dayln addition to its Med
ical qualities, it is very refreshing and grateful
drink, especially after heat and fatigue, and may be
made a1npmplete substitute for beverage Of delite-
drousneQ nature; with Wines and Sugar, it is very
grateful. June 8.
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POETRY.
Prom the Providence Poirtof.
SOLILOQUY
Of a FEDERALIs7 Of the Bos7oy STAMP.


TO fight or not TO fight that is the question;
Whether ';s no5ler to continue neutral
In this unjust, unnatural, wicked war,
Forc'd on our parent (who etili loves Us dearly
And on her magnanimty rely;
Or to take arms against religions Bulwark.
(By pious Strong SO call'd) our ancient foe.
Flushd with success, still naughty and revengeful
And by opposing an united front
To her embodied legions, yet secure
Our Independence, and preserve our union
To fght--and in our much ov'd countrys cause
Conquer or die The thought is glorious
Tofght-perbaps get killed d--purchance be wounded
Aye, there's the rub for if we're kilPd We lose
The hope of growing rich-and If we're wounded,
The pain Of broken bones, Of manged muscles,
The maddning tbrob Of fever, and the cuts
OF cruel surgeons These must make US pause
Oh rather weuld stay bchind the counter,
Selling consignmcnts from my English friends;
Or take a license from some British captain,
(Tbe rich reward of traitorous informaton)
And with it trade securely than encounter
The smell of gun-powder or sight OF blood.
Thus money doth make towards OF us all;
And thus the native glow Of patriotism
Is sickled Ger with the pale lust Of ayarice;
And resolutions, form'd in honest moments,
With this regard their currents turn away;
And lose the name of virtue -
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time their higtnessss' boots getting vArm,
fearing the smell of gun-powder, aud know
ing that they had not been TO wipe off their
sins, il sccasioned them all TO take lovers
leaps from the vessel in every direction, fol-
lowed by a number Of our men aud prisoners.
The scene that now ensued would be grand
subject for the pencil Of Hogarth. The swar-
thy nobility, with their chnpeau. de -bras.some
dead before tho wind, others braced up sharp,
and some in the winds eye, while Dutch.
man belonging to the Perry (who could not
swim,) was mounted on the back of black
baron, all pursuing their course through the
briny element, for their boats that stood aloof
10 receive them. After some time hall ooing
to them ill all their visionary dangers had
subsidized, we again got to rights, our men and
prisoners were brought on board, under a
strong reinforcement, headed by the admiral,
when we again hove up and made sail 1t
being now dark, We had grea. hopes OF clear
ing John Bull and all the sable nobility. AT
g. p. M. got under way very dark, and we
being under the land, and the baEd On board
The Warrior having been greatly tatigued
with their excessive watching, some had
gone to their nocturnal repose, and others,re-
clining on their horse mouthed cannon, ep-
ioyed the golden dream Of Yankse prize,
while the flying Perry, with an ever watch
ful crew, hauled her wind to the N. K. and
bid Viscoun; Torrepton Commander OF the
Warrior -; eternal adieu."
k'atu1 IL 4. e.
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From London PQhers.

Brig. Gen. A. Hay, who vas killed at the
head Of his brigade, ,inthe sorlie from Bayonnc,
had lost two sons, who both fell heroically like
their. Sire. The one, his Abide Camp, who
dropped by his side, and the other short
time before, in action with the enemy, in pre-
sencc OF his father.
Capt. Sir Robert Hall, who has returned
home from the command of tho Sicilian flo-
tilla, is TO be attached to the hotilla on the
Canadian lakes, and will set off in a few days.
In letter from Christiansand, dated the
18th May, it is stated that the Noswcgians
had taken several Swedish priyateers, and
carried them into Norway, and that four or
FIVE Norwegian priva,eers were on, from
Christiansand.
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NOTICE.

NswPoRT, ss.-Cgerk's Office, Sahren,e Jadi.
c'al Court, Jug 23a, 1914
WHEREAS WILLIAM MINco, of Tverton, in
w said county of Newport, laborer, has this day
filed in said office his petition, praying for the rea.
sons therein stated, that the bonds of matrnony be.
tween him and us wife, MARY MINGo, may be dis
solved, and decree Of divorsc promulgated
This is therefore to give notice to the said MANY,
and to all others whom it may concern, that they be
and appear, if they think fit, before the next SUI
preme Judicial Court to be holden at Newport with
in and fer said county, the fourth Monday Of Au-
gust next then and there to shew cause If any they
have, why the prayer Of said petition shoula not bc
granted. GIDEON PALMER, Clsrk.
July 27
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Portsmouth Wooden Manu-.
factory.

ldNtOys
THE subscriber informs his friends and the pub.
i lie, that his Machines at Cundalps Mills are in
excellent order for cardng Sleeps Wool, and that
new and improved Machine will be in operation ia
few weeks, for carding Merino Wool, (pure blood
The Clothing business is conducted by the first
workmen in this country; all kinds of Wooden cloths
manufactured in superior style, at short notice.
and on accommodating terms
SAMUEL CLARKE.
N. bah articles intended to be conveyed to the
Mills will in future be received at the Domestic Hare
House, No. 177, Thames.street, where they will be
promptly attended to. Portsmouth,, May 18.
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NOTICE..

w HEREAs at the las. term of the Supreme Jus
w dicial Court, held at Newport on the tirst
Monday of March, 1914, the undersigned were, By
the said Court, appointed Commissioners OF AS.
signees on the estate of Duxsi B Vaughn, of said
Newport, who had obtained the benefit of an act,
passed in June, 1885, entitled an act for the relief Of
insolvent debtors Notice is therefore given to the
Creditors of said Daniel b. Tauyhn, to exh :, and
prove to either of us their respective claims against
said estate within nine months from the 9th day Of
March last, OF they will be precluded according to
law. ELEAZER TREVETT,y
CYRUS JOHNSON, & Corsrkssiorers.
DANIEL VAUGHN,
Newport, July 27, 1914.