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Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1814-02-14
PROCL AVIATION.

Wiliam Frederick, BY tie grace sf God,
Prince # Orange o NaDau, DC. DC.
DEAR coUNTRyMEN
After nineteen years Of abfence and
fluff ring, | have received with hear
felt Joy your unanimous invitation to
come among you. am now arrived
and. l truit, under Divine Provi
dence. that l ihall be the means of
reitoring you to your ancient indie
pendeuce and prefperi,y. his is my
fole Object, ard have the fatisfac
ton to allure you that ii is equally
the objed of the Allied Powers Il
is in .psrth ular the ifh of the Prince
Regent Of the Uniled Kingdoms Of
Great Britain and Ireland, and of his
Government. OF mi, you will b,
convinced, by the unanimous aiIiit
ance which that powerful country is
immediately going to give you, and
which, tru!t, will. lay the founda
ton of thofe old and intimate ties of
friendihip and alliance which have 70
long maze the happioeis Of both
States ! am come difpofed and dc
termined TO forgive and forget every
thing that has pahed We have all
but one common objea, which is TO
heal the wounds of cur native coun-
try, and to reitore it to its rank and
fplendor amongit nations The rev
val of trade and commerce will,
trult, be the immediate confequence
Of my return. All party fpiit mutt
be forever baniheo from among US
No effort iha!l BE- wanting on nv
part, and on that of my family, to
aderr and fecure your independence,
and to promote your happir els and
welfare My eldeit ion, who under
the immortal Lord Wellington, has
proved himfelf not unworthy of the
fame of his anceitors, is on his way
to join me unite. therefore, dear
country, with heart and foul with me,
and our eommon county will fourth
again, as in the days of old, and we
ihall tranfmit unimpaired to our poi.
terity the bleilings which we have re-
ceived from our anceitors.
Givea mde, NY Jaai and Egnafurs,
Dec I, 1873.
(sigped) w F. Pr of ORANGE.
by command oil his Highnefs, H. FAcrL.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1814-02-14
"NEw BEDFORD, FED. 8 1914.

"Lait evening arrived here the
Portuguese fch Vagmfa, in 4o days
from Lisbon. Capt. Terry, of FAIR
haven, pafenger in the Magenta,
informs, that few hours previous TO
failing, an express arrived in Lisbon.
from Lord Wellington, announcing a
complete victory over the French ar
my under Martial Soult. 1t appears
that Lord Wellington had been in !.
duced to order the Spanifh part of
his army to return to the Pyrenees,
in confequence of he cruel,ies exer
cited by them on tae country people
in France that bling thus reduced,
Soult attacked him on the nth Dec.
and turned his ldt wing but was
repulfed after very fanguinary con-
tlia-that on the nth, I3th, & I4th,
the fighting continued with increaied
fury, and finally ended in the total
overthrow of the French. Capt Ter
ry fays the expr, IS reported that the
allied cavalry charged the French
artillery when in full FIRE and carried
them : and that the infantry on both
fdes maintained CONTEXT with the
bayone:, man to man, for feveral
hours. The numbers loft we did not
learn, but the exprefs ttated that the
laughter was vary great on both iides
Lord Wellington left force to block
adc bayonne, and was advanced from
tina, place 80 miles towards Bor
deaux The action took place IN
the open country"
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1814-02-14
BURROUGHS.

In addition TO the above disparsgemsnIs
Of the Navy we have TO mention one her /.
TEN in the catalogue of Encouragement;
that is, when naval officer, or sesmsR, IS
on furlough, he receives bul hsfpay and no
rsIions whereas military officer. o. sol.
der, when similarly INDUCED, re ceives 'le
same pay and rations. as though in scusl
service. On what principle this dscrimin.
alton is founded. we are at q loss 10 Judge.
unless II be to promote the Interests Of the
mul,fa,y, at The expenre of,he nayuI chsrse'
ter and reputation ofthe country.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1814-02-14
COD sare the Commercially Ma.sachu,.r, !,
From ihe Lonnsc,,,

FROM 'he Connecticut Cou,o,,
II day Of KUN. II he war. wa,,o
waged, and hateful from the fr., ha.
length assumed the most horrible -
pet. The diabolical act of bnrn;as
Newark, without necessity. w;,na'ss,
pro'ocation, and in fragrant Violation s.
the promised protection thut had 49,
pledged TO the inhabitants the low;
bic measures of retaliation BY the sna
my the ruin and desola,ion Of II.
country on both sides OF the Niagara.
and the unutterable distresse, Of II.
late hsblters Of tina, district of couo,rv
their former scenes of social 10, urn.
ed TO shrieks OF wo--all this furni.hs.
a mofe awful picture than the psonle &c
the I States had ever Witnessed b. Iors
Blu. two years ago the inhabitants rs
the flourishing Villages vn both III,
banks Of the Niagara lived. side by side
IN as much harmony, fr,endshin and
good neighborhood, as though they had
been one AID The same People. ibry
I AIDED with one another thew y;.;,sa
as friends and neigbbors they par,oot
oil each others amusements the, in
termarried.-in short, nothing sundersd
them, but merely the national line Of
demaikalion. 1 hat harmony is eon.
forever and in the room OF il, is dead.
iy hate The war has sowD the indies.
tuctible SEEDS OF hatred between ,Lose
Two classes oil people 50 thai The, who.
SO lately, had enjoyed together the bliss
ct friendly social intercourse, now ,hlrs,
Tor one anothers blood, and Law in wal,
to cut each Others throais.
he following lines OF Milton lave |,
peculiar applicabeness to the wicked
authors Of h. wicked war which has
produced these depiorable effects:
---" o wis; are bese
DEATHS ministers, mol men, who thus deal
death
lnhumsnly to men, and multiply
Ten thousand fold the sin of him who slew
HIS brother -
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1814-02-14
FRIENDS o THE NAVY.


The government prints. and The friends 10
the present admins ration n Congress are
very fllppsn' in their praise of the navy III.
GERS, nd If their gallant achieve meats; NJ.
hat - all-we hear Of no bounty for Le
eniis ment OF ssd'nen !; nor any grams IL l.nd
tor their vsiusbie services. The rec n, a.
fers o. : W I'd for the enlis ment Of so!a,rs--
are IFS ext 40 d ayaua ure, as 10 aw ken
the aient,on ut he .uolie, and to Cause an
examination INFO he state and condnion Of
The Navy tina, they may Judge of he re.
lief md protection which theJ .fe to expect
from our wooden wells At presen he
psy and rs,ions 4 a seaman are below llose
ofs common solde, 10 say nothing Of the
bounty, the land ,r ms, and he provision
which Is made u case Of falling in ba,tlel
Tor his widow aod orphans During the I'd.
minisr. ION Of Mr.. Adams, the psy Of sea.
men was IL dollars per month, and one 70.
non, q, 70 CTS. HIS pay is now bul u dis.
per month, and one Is,ioD, ~ 2octs without
bounty. and without provisions for his acrs.
Under these discoursging circumsi suees,
what chance 10 there for iiIlng up tue CON.
Element OF men, required for those vessels
OF war, already sfoa We can see but very
little and 1t is next TO useless expendi.
tue Of the public money, TO augment tleu
number, unies, such inducements shall le
held out, rs to man them with able bodied
seamen who Can alone be induced 10 enter
the service, BY an adequate reward.
Boston Gasens
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1814-02-14
EHrtfrntb Congrffs.. ..ad 5efIion.
HOUSE OF REPRESE kTdTIVES
WARRINGTON CITY, FEB. s.
TREASURY BILLS.


Besides The NJ W Loan. a bill has been
Dor ed 20 su'horise the Treasury to issue
Eve MilIons OF Dollars. in Treasury Notes.
ARMY AFFAIRS.
The Secretary n War has made a report,
elating 10 tie failure Of se American arms,
N the Northern frontier The mass of doc
4men,s, embracing this subject, will com
p1se a volume 81 abou, 500 pages. 6vo -
They were ordered To he on the table, and
he printed but axe my word for il, they
never will be read. or dsfni lively &C ed upon
The Presiden, has been requested 10 pre-.
sent Sword To the nearest male relation Of
Midshipm John Carl, who was slain, gal.
isniy combs ing abe enemy on Lake Erle,
under Com. Perry
Business Of a private and local nature, &C.
rupied he principal part cf yeslerdsy-oear
The close Of which, Mr. Rmson offered The
following Resolution -
"Resoived. That this House, on the
day OF will receive testimony at the bar
OF ,his House, OF the msnner IN which he
Translation OF letter written by Mr.. Tut
essu, TO the Secretary IF STATE, on or about
he 18th OF June, 1909, came into the pos
session OF A. c Hanson, member of his
House. and also the time and manner
when the original was Withdrawn from The
Deosrtment of State.
The question of proceeding to consider
The said m i''on, WAS decided by Teas and
Nays. AS FLOWS
For the Consideration, 66
hgaiastn, 81
''Aad so they ,prap IL ub"
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1814-02-14

AND the People arc requested 10 Al.
STAN from unnecessary labor and rts
rea,ion on the said day
Given a. The Council Chamber, in po.,,,
tits eigh, day of February IN ,h p0' ''
OF osr LORD one thousand eight hun M.
dled and fourteen, and in the ,h;s' ''
eighth yest of The Independence of'sr
United States of America. vac
CALEB STRONG
by ms EsceflenC's command. sv,.1 49,
0iee and consent Of The Council w.
dLOhN BRADFORD, Ssc'y of ri. c.,
COP sare the Comm on,peaihe IF Ma.sachu,.,, ,
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1814-02-14
HERKIMRR, JAN ~.
- Uncle Sans hard bargains

p" Cncie Sam'S hard bargains"
On Thursday afternoon of last week,
about thirty s!eighs, "more or less"
loaded with the "weak and wouHded,
sick and sore" of our armies On the
frontiers, passed through this village
for Greenbush. Never before have we
beheld such a picture. Half naked, halt.
frozen, and by their looks hslf-stsrsed;
some with and without legs, Others uT'
on clutches, or supporting each other
from falling, with their heads or arms
bandaged, aud the blood still oozlng
from their half dressed wounds-lheir
meagre, emacialed and ehaslly APP
pearance present at once TO the eyeol
the beholder, striking picture Of hs
horrors Of svar and neglect"
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1814-02-14
KINGSTON, (1au. J 1As

KINGSTON, { Jam. JAN. 6.
From the Captain and pahengers in
the Perpignau, we learn, that the
lexel feet, eopiiIting of IS fail of the
line, and four frigates, did not fur.
render as has been itated, but were
captured after fevere engagement of
fix hours, by the feet under Vice
admiral Young, during which two Of
them were funk 1t appears they
were on their way to Brett, at the
time the engagement occurred, hav-
ing received orders TO quit the rexel,
for fear tina. they nigh, be delivered
up to the Britilh
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1814-02-14

YffY late fran ENGLAND.

'"fS - Hf AshN 'Sbsss'
BY the Ann. Alexander, from Liverpool, ar
rived at Bottom on the h mn London files
70 late as the 75th Dec have heen received.
They unfold highly intereil'ng events.
PACIFIC PROSPECT.
Frotshtions Of Peace have been made
between the Allied Monarchs and
Benaparte, and have been accepted
A Congrefs has been propoied to
ahemble in Mannheim to treat Of the
terms.
Lord Caitlereaeh was to leave Lon
don on the 27th December, to repair
to the Continent.
Thefe are the prominent facts
Our papers contain numerous fpecu-
lations on the frbiea which we can,
not copy. The lies guarantee to
the Emperor a larger domain than
any of the Kings of France have ruled
over, and Bonabarfe is to relinquilh
the Confederation of the Rhine, and
acknowledge the independence of
SPAN and Portugal.
Our opinion is that a General
Peace will not take place in Europe.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1814-02-14

Louis XVII was the lalt perfon of
whom the Prince of Orange took
leave previous to his departure for
Holland at parting, his Serene
Highnefs EXPRESSED hope that the
White Cookade would be mounted
in France as fuddenIy and fuccsisfully
as the Orange in his country. The
Royal Exile preGed the Princes hand
and dropt tear. .
The CoiIack lies down along Gde
of his hurfe, and never thinks of re-
freihment for himfelf until he has re-
lieved the wants of his dunn compan
ion. The animal becomes 10 habitu-
atcd to bis matter that he runs to him
when he hears his white. The fol
lowing occurrence concerning them
is told at the Hague. c, fack in
teroepted a French Officer, iiripped
him of his coat, and, in trying how
it would fit. found fome difficulty in
getting it either off or on theParkz
vous, took advantage of his perplexity,
lcapt on his horfe, and bid him Bon
jour. The Cofack only fniled at
this, had recourfe to his white, and
had the Monleur back in a twink.
ling, when in addition to bidding him
good by, he gave him rather an un-
welcome salute with his fpear.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1814-02-14

land has in vain fought, during four
centuries, to impofe or France =
" My people cannot fear that the
policy of their Emperor will ever be
tray the national glory. On my fide,
feel the confidence, that the French
will be conitantly worthy of them
felyes, and OF me =.
The remaining paragraphs relate to
the ne'o Jac' yjfeff be calls Ju.l
On thefe the London Courier iays,
"1he funds role rapidly yelterdav in
confequence of the fpeech of Bona
pa,te, and the intended departure Of
Lord CaJiis,edgb Jc the Continent"
After variety of reaionings on the
fnbjea, the Courier adds,
"As to Lord Caitlereagh's journey
to the Continent, we know that he is
not going TO any Congre6, but to be on
the fpot to prevent delay in the com
munications with the allies Had
there been Congrefs likely to be
held Immediately, we hardly think
our Minifter Of Foreign Affairs would
have proceeded thither. His Lord
'hip's prelence, being 70 perfectly ac-
quainted with all the views and in
ten'ions Of government, may be ne
cenary to heal differences, ihould
there be any, to remove jealouies. TO
confirm the wayering, and 10 knit all
the powers together in the frongef
manner.
i" 1t is to be remarked that the
French funds have not rlfen more
than per cent.
" The confident pacific expeaa
tons INDUCED yclterday in the City
have fub6ded this morning Omni
UNI, which opened at II Ia and IS,
fell TO IA IS 1t rofe afterwards
to about II ga IS.
i" We fearcely ever remember, up
on any political fubjed, more unan.
imous opinion among almof all
ranks-an opinion againlt making
peace with BMapnrte"
The Courier of Dec, 25th, fays,
"Lord CaitIereagh fets off for the
Continent on MONDAY, accompanied
by the Hon. Mr.. Robinfon Moth
ing has tranfpired from the Cabinet
of the Object of the milton; but the
buiinefs mutt be imperious, which
could have induced one of its men,
bers to undertake a milton"
A London paper lates, that Lord
Caltlsreagh proceeds in perfon to
Frankfort, to give, on the fpot, direa.
immediate and unreferved explana
tons of the principles and objects Of
the Britiih cabinet
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1814-02-14

Besides The NV Loan, a bill has beel
Dor ed 20 su'horise the Treasury to issu,
FIVE Millions of Dollars, in Treasury Notes
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1814-02-14
Propofrion of the Allies.

Propofti0n of the Allies.
FRANKFORT DEC 1. (OEciai Ar-
.;cle Victory has conducted the
allied armies to the bank, of the
Rhine. The 6rif ufe which their
Imperial and Royal Majefies have
made of victory, has been 10 8tr
Peace to his Myeay the Emperor Of fbe
French An attitude itrengthened by
the acceiIion of all the oovereigns &
Princes of Germany, has had no pJlu-
ence on the conditions Of the peace.
Thele conditions are founded on the
independence of the French Empire,
as vel as on the independence of the
other States Of Europe. The views
of the powers are juit in their object,
generous and liberal in their applica-
ton, giving fecurity to all, honorable
to each. The powers confirm to the
French Empire, an extent Of territ1,y
7pbieb France under her Kings nevsr
kae %
BONAPARTE'S SPEECH.
PARIS, DEC 10, 1919.
This day hts Majrfy the Emperor
and King met the Legislative Body in
the hullefies, and delivered the fol-
lowing fpeech -
SenaforS, CounheiiorI, Deputies, &c.
"Splendid victories have RATED the
glory of the French arms during this
campaign: OBJECTIONS without par
allel have rendered thole victories uie
lefs all has turned againit US -
France i,lelf would be in danger. but
for the union & energy OF the French.
"In thefe weighty circumstances
it was my 6rit thought to call you
arou9d me. My heart has need of
the prefence and of the affection Of
my iubjeas.
81 have never been feduced by
PROPERTY. Advertity will always
find me hyperion to its attacks
81 have feveral times given peace
to nations when they had lolt every
thing From part of my conqueits
nave raifed thrones for Kings who
have forfaken me
"I had conceived and executed
great deGgns for tie PROPERTY and
happiness of the world A monarch
and father, feel that peace adds TO
the fecurity of thrones and TO hat of
families Negotiations have been en-.
tered into with The Allied Powers |
hav adhered TO the preliminary bates
which they have prefented. had
then the hope, thar before the open
ing of this FELTON, the Congrefs of
Mannheim would be Attended bur
new delays. which ale not to be al
crioed to France, have deferred this
moment, which the wi.hes of The
world eagerly call for.
"On my fide, there is no obltacle
to the re eftabliihment of peace
know and 2artake all the ienriments
of the French Il fay of the French,
becaufe there is not one of them who
would defire peace at the price of
honor.
4" Denmark and Naples alone have
remained faithful to their alliance
with me.
Z" he Republic of the United
Sta,es Of America continues with
fucce(s its war with England.
| have recognized the neutrality
of the nineteen Swifs Cantons
Sssns.' C,Sn'siioss Of State Dspuf,a fran ibs
Dsba TRENT 10 tie LsgiR hvs By
/" You are the natural organs of
this throne it is for y u TO I'VE an
example of energy, which may re
commend our generation TO the gen
erations 10 cone Let them not FAY
OF Us, 'rhey have facrnced the belt
in refs # their country! hey have
Acknowledged the laws winch Eng
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1814-02-14
Enormous Bounty -

When Government are obliged TO
give the enormous sum of one hundred
and twenty four dollars bounty, and 100
acres Of laHd, to each recruit besides
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1814-02-14
Bp tbe Pails.
Commonwealth Of Massachusetts.
BY HIS ExcELLENcY

BY HIS ExcELLENcY
CALEB STRONG,
Coz. The Commonwealth Of Massachusens.
A PROCLAMA | ION,
For a Day Of PUBLIC FASTING, HuMIL-
xA7IoR and pRArkR.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-01-13
HANDSOME FARM
FOR SALE.

THE Subscriber wishes to sell the Farm
on which he lives in Frederick County, Va
on the main road leading from Harper's
Ferry to Redstone Old Fort it is distant
from Winchester miles, Harper's Ferry
IS miles, Charles Town II miles, Battle
Town miles, and from Smithfield miles.
On the Farm is a very good dwelling House,
46 feet by %, Kitchen, Smoke House,
Corn House. Barn and Stable. The farm
contains 25l l-2 acres OF excellent limestone
land, about $50 acres are cleared. the ba-
lsnce covered with nice young timber of
different kinds, six acres Of clover which
WILDE fit for moving next season; very ex-
cellent young orchard of fine fruit. The
above road is within twenty yards of the
House, which is very good stand for pub
liz business. REUBEN JORDAN.
January 6, 1914.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-01-13
MY PLANTATION
Land for Sale.

THE Subscriber will sell the FARM on
which he now lives, situate in Berkeley
County, Virginia, three miles from Martins
burgh, containing lis acres of the first
quality limestone LAND, about 20 acres
cleared, the balance thickly clothed with
remarkably large fine timber, at least equal
to any in the coUnty.-The whole of the
Land is enclosed the cleared part laid off
into fields of = very convenient size and
form about Is acres well set in clover,
which produced very plentiful crop last
seascn-six acres of excellent meadow now
made, the whole OF which can be watered.
On this farm is very convenient two story
dwelling House, with stone Kitchen ad-
Joining, large good Barn shielded on both
ends and one side, Stables, Smoke House,
and other necessary out buildings thriv-
pg young apple orchard and other fruit
~rees A plentiful stream of water runs
trough the land, and passes within few
ct of the house The terms will be made
nown on application to
AARON KENNEDY.
4 December IS, 1878. IT,
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-01-13

THE subscriber being determined to re
move 70 the Western Country, will offer
for sale, at his residence at the Big
Spring, near Martinsburgh, on Friday
tie l4ih instant,
All his personal Property.
consisting of Horses. Cows, Sheep and
Hogs, Grain in the ground also, a variety
of Household and Kitchen Furniture, "a
nongst which are a handsome Bureau, a
Cherry Corner Cupboard, several Cherry
and Walnut Tables-also. Farming Uteh-
sils, and sundry other articles. The terms
will be made known on the day of sale.
The sale will begin early in the day.
On the same day 1oiH rent, (i,f not be-
fore so1d) to the highest bidder, for
sash an hand,
NM PLANTAT IONs
1 for the term of one year, with the privi-
Iecc of en'ering for second and third
year, If not in the mean time sold) | will
also offer for sale, on the same day, valu.
abe NEGRO WOMAN, about twenty
two years Of age, who is notable House
keeper. WILLIAM MCCOY.
January 6, 1871
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-01-13
From Gen Proctor TO Gen. Horrison.

a SHb 6CIt OStOf ~ ocNs A4NFFtSOBs
October Sth, 1878
SlR-Ths fortune OF war having placed
the private property Of tie officers and seve
raj families of the right division of the Bra
tsh army in Upper Canada, in your power;
as also letters, papers and vouchers of the
greatest consequence to individuals, without
being OF any 10 the cause Of the captors,
do myself the honor of applying to you in
their behalf, hoping that agreeably to the
custom of war, you will avail yourself OF
this favorable opportunity to alleviate pri-
vate feelings, by causing the said property
and documents to be restored. must also
entreat that every consideration in Your
power be shewn for private families, not of
the army. trust that with the same view
you will permit the bearer hereof to asecr-
tain tie fate of individuals, and that you
will facilitate the retI eat If any families that
may unfortunately have been interrupted in
the attempt.
have the honor to be, &c
(Signed) HENRY PROCTOR,
Maj Gen. in Ii b. Ms service
Major General HARRisoE. or Officer
commanding the army in the SER
vice of the D. States at Moravian
Towns.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-01-13
.Uutins5urgh, Virginia,
PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY
JOHN .ALBURTIS.
Gertn5 Of tie Ga3ette.

THE price of This paperis two dollars per an
,ua,, one dollar payable at the time of subscrib-
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subscribers pay for The whole year in advance
No subscription received for shorterterm than
SIX months, and no paper discontinued until ar
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Insertion, and for continuance after that inc Is
cents per week.-Subscriber will continue to
receive reduction of o1e-fourth on their Adj
yertisements.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-01-13

g. III persons indebted to the Editor
Of the GaSstts, are requested to settle
their accounts, and discharge, at least,
a part Of yohat they oSoe-He as much in
pant Of money. therefore hopes this re
quest 1piH BE attended to.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-01-13
MILLEDGEyILLE. Dec. %.

Brigadier General Floyd. we are inform
ed, hss written to Major General Pinekney,
that he is fast recovering from his late
wound, and expects TO be able shortly to re-
sumo the command Of The army.
A lettsr from an officer Of ths Z. States