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Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-08-18
From the Boston Daily Advertiser.

From the Boston Daily Advertiser.
1t is confirmed that lord Hill has accept
ed the command in this quarter OF the
world and is to embark al Bordeaux. II is
treating US with some respect TO oppose to
Us so distinguished a general.
Extract from a letter to a gentleman in
Boston, dated
Liverpool, June 81, lSl4-Mr. Adam
and lord Gambler are certainly appointed
to negotiate at Client, with Adams & Co
This, although contradicted in the papers
is a faCt-but | have no expectation OF a
peace this summer. Gailatn is still in
London. "
We are informed, on authority which
we conceive TO be unques,ionable, that
Mr.. Monroe. in a late conversation with
the minister of foreign power, resident IN
this country. observed, that 20 1cGS not the
policy Of the government OF the United
States 10 encourage or protect commerce,
and that the minister -repiied that he should
communicate to his government this
declaration Of the disposition Of The n
f~aerican government on this subject.
The very extensive preparations which
have been made by the British for fortify-
ing and defending Eastport, indicate g dc
termination on their part to keep perma-
nent possession of it. If even this be their
intention they have provided a much greater
force than would be necessary for the pur-
pose. Half their battery and garrison of
90 heavy cannon and 1000 men. might suf
nee to render it perfectly safe from any
force which the present administration will
be able TO bring against it.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-08-18
A PRoCLAMATIoN.

A PROCIA NATION.
Whereas great and weighty matters,
claiming the consideration OF the Congress
of the United States, form an extraordiDa
~ occasion for cOnvening them, | do, BY
these presents, appoint Monday, the nine
teenth day OF September next, for their
meeting at the City OF Washington here
BY requiring Senators and Representatives.
tlen and there to assemble IN Congress, in
order to receive such communications as
may then be made to them, anu TO consult
and determine on such measures as in their
wisdom may be deemed meet for the wei.
fare OF the \ States.
In testimony whereof, ] have caused the
a. seal OF the United States to be
ssEAb.s hereunto affixed, and signed the
"""*as* same with my hand.
Done at the City of Washington,
the eighth day of August, in
the year of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and
fourteen, and of the lndd
pendence Of the U. States N
thirty ninth.
JAMES MADISON. /
By The President,
JAMES MoNRoE,
Secretary Of Stod
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-08-18
Boston Palladium.
Extract Of a letter from ChiNicoths o.
Julg 27.

You have doubtless heard that Col Crog
han, with five hundred and fifty men, have
sailed against Mackinaw. A few days will
undeceive you. Mackinaw is not his des
tination. lie will only look at it, pass by.
and seize the immense stores deposited at
St. Josephs. THE reported capture OF
Mackinaw, is therefore incorrect
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-08-18
ALARM AT NEW o R

E9troct Of q letter to the Editor dated
NeaO- YORK, AugUSt 3, 10 O'Clock, n. I'D.
The whole town is in alarm. A large
feet with transports filled with troops, are
reported to oe at hand prepared to make
an attack upon the city. An express from
the Jersey governor bringing the deposit
tion OF a d~esetter is the cause Of the fright.
TO day az l. HI the whole city was to as
semble at the Park, but the elements are
combined agsint them. The rain is pour
ing down IN torrents and there is no ap.
p~earance Of lis csas;ng-Taat the British
are particularly DESTROYS of obtaining in
forroa9ioe ofthe s~i'easion Of II York, ap
pears from the occurrence | here mention.
4 MIR. Richardson was met in the ssreet by
an officer belonging to the Superb 74-Slr,
said the officer yoa have me in your power,
no other person in New York knows me.
my life is at your disposal. Spare me and
/ will depart Immediately. The young
mans feelings were overcome and forget
ting what he owed to his country he per-
out that this daring officer has been
throughout the Notifications and maya
zines, and has even pushed his temerity so
far as to visit the frigate President.
Richardson is committed.
Gentlemen from Albany state, that The
universal expectation there was, that the
British would cross the frontier in turn, and
o7erFun the western part of New York
lzard, IN saeh an expectation, haa fortified
his encampment, The enemy's combined
force since their last reinforcements a.
mounts to 1900.
Fed. Rep.
The Federal Republicans of the city Of
Albany gave a public dinner to Mr.. Han
son, on his way from Saratoga springs to
this town. The dinner was respectfully
and numerouslV attended
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-08-18
NOTICE.

ALL persons are hereby cautioned against
hunting, towing, fishing, pulling down the
fences. and turning stocA in and out of the
fields, passing through the Enclosures under
any pretence-or in any other way tres
passing ON my Land in Berkeley County,
on the River Potomac, known by the name
of LtmekiHs.
Also
ALL persons are cautioned against dealing
with my Negroes in any way, as l shall
prosecute to the utmost extent of the law,
all who may be found dealing With them
without permission from MIR. JOHN Stone,
my Manager.
CARLYLE F. WHITING.
August Is, 1914.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-08-18
Ertrdct Of a letter from DGnviNe, N. Y
dated Iug 4.

"Tbe Post Rider from Buffalo states,
that yesterday morning a heavy cennonad
ing was heard, supposed that Fort Erie
was attacked-our troops at Fort Erie are
confident oftheir ability to maintain their
position"
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-08-18
Military force an the Provinces.

The number of troops in Canada, includ
ing-a few recruits which have occasionally
arrived previous TO the commencement Of
The number known to have arrived this
summer is 6000. The division Of Lord
Wsllington's army, under the command Of
Maj Generals Kempt, Ross and Robinson,
all Of which had embarked from Garonne
on the 23th of May, is calculated to amount
to 5000 A second division of the same
army of 5000 men, comprising 600 cavalry,
was to commence embarking at Bordeaux
on the LIST of June. A London paper of
June the 9Th mentions that 1900 recruits
for the several regiments were to embark
at Plymouth. The total effective force will
not be short Of $4,000 men, we'll supplied
with military stores and an adequate train
OF artillery, and will probably all have ar
rived in the course of a few days.
Portland Gazette.
4spiawaU CornueH, one of the Assessors
of the seventh ward, but better known as
tie standing Chairman Of all republican
meetings in that ward, for some half a
dozen years past, was, with two others in
dicted by the Grand Jury, on Saturday last,
for High Treason.-The crime is only
furnishing the British vessels of war off our
coast with some of the comforts of life,
such as fresh and salt provisions, &c. &c.
during this and the last summer.
N. Y. Com. AdO.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-01-13
Official List of Prizes.

.fnd the Drawings ef ALL the Northern Lotteries,
can DC examined Cratic at The su5scribeys office;
Nv HERE Tickets Warranted undrawn) in
the Baltimore Hospital Lottery, aud in the
Trinity Church Lott ~, can be bought-in 9th
lotteries the capitai prizes of $50, 600, $4,000
and 10000, remain mdrawn-Alsc, tickets in
the Washington Monument Lottery, I'd Class.
can be purchased. as yet, at the original cost
tSlo)-The drawing will positively commence
ON The hrst Monday in March mex, and will
finish the 15thot June following.--The capital
prizes are, one Of S 10000. one of 80, 900, one
OF 10000, two OF 10000, fit cen of loo, and =
|proportionate NUMBER of smaller prizes
Bank notes of other states, prize tickets of
other lotteries, or negotiable notes will be re.
ceiyed as payment, or discounted Orders from
iecountry, post paid, viii be attended to.-A
register book is kept for the purpose OF giving
the earliest information of tile fate of tickets -
4LSO ON HA.N:D-A FEW
Copper Stills, Casting Pots,
Iron Wire, from No. 8 tolo,
which WILDE sold on reasonable terms or bar.
terd for produce--at the Lottery Office Of
~, I. Is. kURSHEEDT,
few doors below the Bell Tavern.
January -. w.t.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-01-13
THE RE HHOND
COTTON MANUEAcTORy


rs nearly ready to go into operation, and
u will In few weeks want considerable
number Of hands. Men, Women, BOYS and
Girls of various sizes, will NEE; with EN-.
ployment-and white apprentices received.
Comfortable houses are erected at the es-.
Enlistment for the accommodation of Fa.
miles and others that may be employed.
A School and Books. &c. &c. will be kept
at the cxpence of the institution for the prr-
pose of educating the children both apprea-
tees and others, in the common branches
OF an English education.
Under the organization Of this establish.
ment, children may obtain from their own
industry a comfortable maintenance and a.
tolerable good education.
None but persons Of good character are
Intended to be employed; il others get in
they will be discharged as soon as discover
ed.
Persons wishing employment may learn
further particulars on application TO Mr..
Richard Harris en- the premises or the sub.
| scricer in Richmond.
| BENZ. J. HARRIS.
! Jan. IS. r.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-01-13
IA ceeehlaad co4u.y Court, 1s4d .vs,. 1919.

In Goochiand couniy Court. 1871 .Nss. 1913.
The Mutual Assurance Society a.
gainst fire on buildings ofthe
State of Virginia, Pitts. Fin Chan'fv
AGAINST s
Thomas EIdridge, Deft
VIE defendant not having entered his an.
pcarance and given security according
to the Act of Assembly and the rules of this
Cout t, and it appearing to the satisfaction of
the Court that be is not an inhabitant of this
State 1t is ordered, that the said defendant
do appear here on the third Monday in March
next, and answer the bill Of the plaintiffs-and
that copy of this order be forthwith inserl
ted in some newspaper published in the Civ
Of Richmond, for two months successfully, and
that another copy be posted at the front door
OF the Courthouse ofths county.
Copy-Teste,
VIM. MILLER, C. G C.
Jan. 10. w2t
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-01-13
VIRGINIA ARGUS.
DISCUSSIONS Ar ooTTENBURG.
RIG II NJ Nd.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 1874.

|
The Presidents admonition to Congress, to
push the war as if there were no prospect of
peace, is truly wise. Ii, indeed, we could
place implicit reliance OH the fair import
TIE declaration of lord Castlereagh, as to the
basis on which the enemy will treat, we should
confidently lock for cessation Of the War by
the spring, or early in the ensuing summer.
Thc words Of his lordship are, "upoH prin.
cipIcs of perfect reciprocity, not inconsistent
with the established maxims ofpublic law and
1sith the nsaratme rights Of tho British empire %
Now. it is very certain that the United States
require nothing more because. in fairness.
" the maritime rights Of the British empire ,
cannot be other than such as the esta6Hsic d
maxims of public law will sanction, and from
which the United States have no inclination to
depart. But iftbe enemy sets up new preten.
sions, under the plea Of " maratime rights.
peace may be as distant as ever 1t is to be re
GREETED that lord Castereagh did not specif.
cally state these rights. We think the phra.
seology of our Secretary of States letter, much
more distinct and satisfactory. His words are,
"on conditions Of reciprocity, constituent syitI
me riShfs Of Doth PARTIES, as sovereign and
independent nations" Il will depend verv
much on the spirit which Great Britain bring,
into the negotiation. whether there will be
peace or not. When we hear what man she
appoints for minister to meet ours at Gotten
tenburg, a probable conjecture of the event
may be formed At any rate, as Mr.. Mad;so,
observes, vigorous preparations for carrying
on the war can in no respect impede the pro
gress to favorable result" And. with ,hi
view, we would recommcnd most rieo rou
execution of the embargo law.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-01-13
GRAND EXHIBITION.

| or Attack and Defence. with the sinai
and broad Sword. and the cut and thrust !:
accompanied'with Music. tY-
Mr.. Wiliers professor of the Manual Dee
fence and Mr.. Gerard, respectfully inform
the Gentlemen of Richmond, that an Exhi:
6ition OF the Manly Art will take place on
Saturday evening next, at o'clock at Mr..
Wi!lers' Academy. centre of E Street above
Mr.. James Morris's Store.
Amateurs DESTROYS of exhibiting. will
make the same known to Mr.. WiIlers, the
evening of performance.
II Tickets of Ambulance one Dollar, to
be had at the bar ofthe Bell Tavern, and at
the Academy. -, ~
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-01-13
HOUSE CARPENTER, AND
Undertaken.

THE subscriber begs leave tn inform the
public, that he has just REMOVED from Nor
folk, to the house formerly occupied by Mr..
VIM. Street, opposite shockoe Warehouse.
where he is "eady to undertake the BUILDING
Or Repairing Of Houses,
Also, any kind Of JOB WORK. For my char.
-acter. as a faithful Workman, and Undertaker.
= refer the public to Messrs Ellis & Allan
My Timbcr-Yard,
Adjoining the stenne Of Messrs. Jas. SMITH.
: Go. will be always supplied with the best Of
TIMBER, which will be sold onthe most rea
sonsble terms.
CHARLES TooMER.
Jan. IL. 3tp,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-01-13
Silver Plating 8 Wire Fender

IHszJYUFHCTORE -
NJI:L he furnished at short notice, STIR
w EUp IRONS, BRiDLE BITS, COACH
HARNESS, LOCKS, &c. or any article n
ting, of iron forged or OF brass cast also WIRE
FENbERS,- of the most elegant pattern, made
to fancy and size. Wholesale purchasers, can
avail themselves of great convenience, the
terms & quality will be as good as any regular
establishment.
OF Hands and materials have been procured
at considerable expence, under the hope of
success.
SULLIVAN & MURDAGH.
Richmond, ION Church Hil)
January IL, 1915. vat
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-01-13
A House and Lot.

TO BE SOLD AT PRIVATE SALE,
N NiANCHESrER-it is one of the best
Stands in the town for business, with
Kitchen, Smoke House,
STABLE, &c. with never failing Well of Wa
ter. lfnot sold by private sale before. it will
be sold at Auction, Ola Tbursiey the 10th inst
if fair. it not, the xt fair day, at 10 O'Clock
A. VI. on the premises, or rented for term of
years-At the same time and place. will eli
the remainder of my STOCK ON HAND OF
GROCERIES, DRY GOODS, CRoCKE,,Y, and
HARDWARE, &c. &c Also, some CAhPEN
WM. FARR.
Manchester, 10th Jan.
s or All persons having claims against the
subscriber, are requested to bring them for.
ward, and those indebted are requested to make
immediate payment.
At. WE.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-01-13

The Federal Republican, Of tie 9th instan.
says. "the talents of different men are yer,
justly said to lie in ciferea. shisss." The edi
tors that paper are certainly an exception t.
the saying for it is their talent to /" LIEp ia
| all things.
What will the honest part of the federal
association do nov, since the }aef that the EN-
peror Of Russia did offer to mediate, between
the United States and Great Britain. is dis.
t'nctly prepedby no less witness than lord
Cathart, the British minister at the Russian
court, in his letter TO the Count de Nesseirotlel
DO the public forget the long letters that the
honorable Timothy Pickering wrote to contro-
vert the fact Do they forget the ,sporing of
the Federal Republicans on that subject Will
the honest part, upon the exposure of so vile
falsehood palrncd upon them by the dishonest
part Of the federalists, give more credit to the
administrationin future They ought , but We
fear they will not If men Of integrity in the
federal party, who wish to do tie thing that is
right, should call in question the veracity of
the Bine Lights, they win be whipped in by the
political 6agellators at Georgetown.
ALEXANDER P1RKkR, Esq. of West.
smoreland county, was this day elected by
joint ballot Of both Houses of the Legisla.
ture, Maj Gen. of the militia of this state,
to supply the vacancy occasioned BY the
absence of Maj. Gen H. Lee from the common.
wealth. The votes were
For Alexander Parker, 1i2
Robt. b. Taylor, 81
John Hungerford, 1
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-01-13
GEO. MCCLURE.
Msi. Gen., VIM. H. Harrison.
70 the Editor sfthe s4aalot Ga.efte.

40 Me sSoifor o. the 6utHoe Gazette.
Having heard from several sources Liberal
and erroneous statements OF the force at Fort
1eorge when that post was abandoned, and that
great quantities OF arms and ammunition were des-
troyed, we consider il aduty we owe the com mani
dant, gen. Mcclure, to undeccive the people and
convince them OF the measures that were pursued.
he period for winch the militia had been drafted
having expired, the general held out every induce
IDent IN his power for them remain for a short
ume, lie offered bouniy, hut neither love of coun-
Try, nor the shame ofab.ndoning him when the en-
envy were advancing, could prevail ON them to re-
main In consequence OF Which lie was lett with a.
bout 0oeftec I'VE men To maintain Fort g, orse.--
The British know ng the period when the militia
tour OF service would expire, svailed themselves of
that moment to erueay,r relake the frontier, IL
advanced ho,n Burlington He ghls The general
called council ut the remainder of lIs officers
when it was unanimously agreed that the fort
not tenabls with the small remaining force All
the public property OF every description that was
OF any value, except iron IL Founders, which he
had not sufficient physical TO &c to carry away, (sx
nose were spiked, their carriages bn mt, and then
buried in the ruins Of the iorf) was taken across
the riyerto Fort Niagara nor Was there :, musket
iettnora cartridge ofpowder more than neccs-
sary to blow up the works a consherrble proles-
y. belonging to individuals friendly US, was also
taken across aud near was the enemy, Diet S
OF ~ pi isoners taken assisting. them to .et
their property this side. $50.
AS .eiates TO the burning ofthe village of New
ark however disagSeable to the feelings of the ge-
neral the act was not daauthorised but at the same
tune he conceived it necessary for the protection of
ourirontier, that the enemy might not have il in
their power to quarter with theis Indian allies in
the village, and murder our citizens
Twelve hours notice was given TO the few inlia-
| bi:apts that remained, to secure their househo d
properly, and every measure that could DO taken
10 alleviate their situations was done---tIree or
Tour houses were left for those who chose remain;
o,hers' VINO aga 30 across the river, the
general ordered quarters aud rations to be provided
tor. For thcir own Immediate protection, the ge-
neral has ordered out. mcsss, the militia Of Nj
aSara county.
JOHN A. ROGERS,
Captain cath United States infantry,
JOHN WILSON,
Brigade Major OF mtia.
DONALD FRAZER.
Lieut.. 18th infantry, v. A. ID. C..
Bulfalo, Dec. Is. 1 ID.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-01-13

Ezf'un Of a secoad letter .(ront Gen
~ Clare to TIC Secretary az War.
Batavia, Dec. IS, 1913.
- It is notorious fact that the night on
which Fort Niagara was captured, Capt.
Leonard left the Fort about IL O'Clock. r.
"a. / am assured that he has since given
himself upto the enemy and that he and
his family are now on the Canadian side Of
The Strait" SIS
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-01-13
Providence, Jan. a.
THE U. STATES FRlGArE ESSEN.

PRovfpEYcr, Jan. 4.
THE U. STATES, FRlGA'rE ESSEN.
Arrived at this port ON Sunday last, the Swe
dish sloop Stockholm, 90 days from St. liar.
tbolomcws. ia "a. $780, 49,. ~
Mr.. Pike, who came passenger, has favored
us with the following extracts froE, the Barba.
does Times ofthe ist Dec. anil memorandum
Of vessels remaining At St. Barthoiomews.
His majesty's trigates La Ring and lie rcque
from months cruise. OH the coast OF South
America, to intercept the irigase Esss X, ON her
return, home, arrived at Brbadoes about the
list Of Dec. they report that the Essex had
captured rs sail, and had sent them INFO some
Of the Spanish patriot ports. having touched
ut Montevideo q few h,trs alter tue Congress
frigatc had watcred and sailed.
The priyateer Fox captured the November
packet within ic.r miles OF Darbadoes, after =
running ightof several hours. IS
ThsPrivateer Carolina was cruizing OF st
BArtholomews the 1st of lice. She had taken
and manned several prizes anil ransomed q
numhsr Of vessels.
British papere accuse captain i',rter Of Sc
ducirg their saiiors from allegiance and say
lie carries n white flag NJ nas,-liead, on which
is writtAnin large letters, g FREEDOM AND
SAILORS RIGHTS" BY which means he gets
his men.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-01-13
GENERAL ORDERS,
Head Quarters Fort Niagara.

Head VHaTEtTs FoTF .VldgdTa.
Dec. IS, 1913.
TIE Contractor will deposit in Fort Mia
CARA Immediately one months provision for
three hvndred men, and keep good that de-
posit--He will provide and issge at the fol-
lowing places:
At Lewiston, say for 500 men.
AT Schlosser, 200 men,
AT Buffalo, 1000 men for one
month.
The Commanding Officers at the Hhersnt
<taisons will sign returns.
by order Of Gen. M Ciuvc.
JoHa II RoDcERs, Gait.
24,h Inf. act. Aid de Camp.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-01-13
GENERAL ORDERS.
Head .Qlsarffrs Forf Niagara,

Dec. IL 1873
Captain Leonard will, as soon as possible,
have proportion of hand -grcnades in the
different Block i,ouses, and give directions
10 the officers on the infantry where they
should be posted with their men. in case OF
an attack -and should they not be able to
maintain the outworks, to repair to the Block
and mess houses and have every thing ar
ranged in su IN manner as thongll he ex-
pected an immediate attack.
Much is expected Of Capt. Leonard, from
his long experience and knowledge OF duty (;
and the General feels confident he will be
well supported by Capt. Loonas Of the Ar
tiIlery, as ell as the officers of the infant
ry.
DONALD FRASER, 1t. 18th US.
Inf. and Vol. a. de Camp.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-01-13

The volunteers which were lately calico
out. will be retained as long as you considel
their ser, ices necessary: the drafted militia
It'll further orders are received from tie Sc
lcretary of War.
There can be little doubt Gifts being the
intention of the enemy toyend the greater
part of the troops which they have at Bur.
ilngton and York to Kingston, and to make
York the right of their line. They may,
however, have small command at Burling>
ton, and those may be so securely posted as
to render them safe from any desultory ex
pedition you may set on foot but it is desir.
able to have any supplies which they may
have collected at --, in the neighbor>
hood destroyed and should the success be-
low De not such as to promise. possession of
the whole of the upper province, ----------
may be destroyed.
Capts. Leonard and Reed, or either of
them are appointed to muster your trs ops
when ard where yon may think proper In
closing this Recommendations, should not do
Justice to my feelings, if i were not TO &C
knowledge the zeal and talents with which
You have managed your command. Your
Conduct appears to have been extremely ju-
dicious and proper throughout, and your
troops exhibit state ofimprovement and
subordination which is at once honorable to
your officers and themselves.
am, very sincerely,
Your friend and ob't. serv't
WIZ HENRY HARRISON.
Brig. Gen. GEO. M'CLuRE.
u II y. n (.