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Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-09-29
Martinsburgh Wool Mill.

THE finishing Of Wooden Cloth has conf
menced, under the management of Mr..
Silas Cakes, a workman from the North
ern States, who is of the very first class
IN that business, and with him q first rate
Journeyman; as soon as necessary for dis
patch, other good workmen can be had
Having number of shears of the first
quality, all cloth will hereafter receive
that nice finish (viz. shearing) from hand
shears only. Twill warrant that all Cloth
which is intrusted to the care of Mr.. Oakes.
shall be as we'll, or better dressed, than
at any other mill in the country. In case
OF bad work, or an unreasonable delay,
no charge for the work. As dye-stuffs and
wages to the hands, require the cash and
that at an advanced price, no person will
hesitate to pay promptly, otherwise the
works must fall. To accommodate these
hard times, wheat, rye and corn, will be-
taken In payment, at the market price,
If delivered in Mr.. Tho. wrights mill.
Martinsburgh.
EDWARD A. GIpDe
N. B. Cloth will be taken, and returned
when dressed, from r. Marmaduke & Cos.
store, Shepherd's-town, once week, dur.
ing the season; and from John Grcgg's
Tavern at the Falling Waters. once in two
weeks. Particular written directions must
be sewed on the Cloth. Strict attention
shall be paid to bringing and returning
the cloth F. A q
September go, 1914.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-09-29
Public Sale.

WILL be sold, on Thursday the 18th Of
October next, at the late dwelling Of
Joseph M'Murran, deceased, the person.
al property of said deceased, consisting Of
Horses, Cows, Sheep and
Hogs, several tons of Timothy and Clover
Hay, two Wagons and Gears, Ploughs and
Harrows, one Windmill, one Viewers
Loom and Tackling--Kitchen Furniture.
consisting in part of Feather Beds and Bed
ing, one eight day Clock, one Bureau and
two Cases of Drawers, Tables and Chairs.
one ten and one six. plate Stove, and many
other articles too tedious to enumerate.--
Six months credit will be given on ell sums
above five dollars, the purchasers giving
notes with approved security. The sale to
commence at ten o'clock, A. NJ
THOMAS TOOLE, Administrator.
September 90, 1914.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-09-29
Public Sale.

THE Administrative of Robert Kerney.
deceased, will offer for sale on Friday
the lsth day of October next, at the late
dwelling house ofthe said Robert Kerney,
Horses, Cattle, Hogs and
Sheep, Household and Kitchen Furniture.
Feather Beds and Beding, one Wagon and
Gears, Ploughs, Farming Utensils, and
srndry other articles The terms will be
made known on the day of sale. The sale
will commence at nine o'clock, A. M.
ELIZABETH KERNEY, Admx.
September 20, 1919.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-09-29
Notice.

ALL persons concerned will please to
take notice that have applied by petition
to the Judges of the Court of Common
Pleas, of the County of Cumberland, for
the benefit of the acts of assembly Of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, made for
the relief Of insolvent debtors--And the
said Court have appointed the first Mon
day of November next for hearing me and
my creditors at the Court House, in the
Borough of Carlisle--when and whore nv
creditors may attend il they think proper.
WILLIAM BROWN.
Carlisle Jail, 22d Sept. 1914.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-09-29
JAS. MONROE.
Jas. NONhOE.
Vice Ad. Sir ALEX. CocHRANE,
Commander in Chief of IT, B.
Majesty's ships and vessels, &c.
NEw-YoRx. Sept. 81.

OHht OCps- -.
Mr.. Elisha Clark, who arrived here yes
terday morning direct from Plattsburgh,
informs that he saw previous to his depsr-
ture, which was on the 18th, 500 men,
mostly Germans, with their officers none
OF higher rank than capiain) enter
that place with colours flying, and full
band of music. When within mile OF
Plattsburg, they sent in flag informing
of their desertion. and that they were the
rearguard of Sir Geo Pcevost's army, and
were part of the army of Wellington.
Nearly 200 other deserters had come in
by small parties, and many more would
have followed their example but through
fear of being popped off by the Yankee
militia, as they said, before they could
make their desertion known.
The gentleman who gave the above in
formation is a citizen of Vermont, Vo-
lunteer in the Vermont militia, was in the
action of Plattsburg, and was wounded in
the hand
Yesterday during the whole of the day
the American flag was displayed on all the
public buildings in this city, in honor of
Gen Browns brilliant victory over the
enemy's army, under the command of It,
Gen Drummond, near Fort Erie.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-09-29
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

THE Company of Light Infantry under
my command, are ordered to parade in
Martinsburgh, on Saturday the 18th Oc-
tober next.
Every member belonging to the Com
pany are expected to be punctual in attend
ing, as it is much desired Should there be
a majority of the company who wish it)
to change the character Of the company
into Rife Corps. Young men, general
ly, who wish to attach themselves to q
corps Of this description, are invited to en-
rol themselves on the muster day. with
WIN. GREGORY, Capt.
September 90, 1914.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-09-29

day morning. and continued the cannonad-
ing, bomt arding and rocket firing until
sunset; by this time our batteries had
completely silenced those of our opponents.
The light troops and militia are now in
full pursuit of tho enemy, making prison.
ers in all directions. Deserters are conti-
nually coming in, so that the loss OF the
British army in this enterprise will be con-
siderable
The officers and men have all done their
duty The artillery and engineers have
performed their functions with a zeal and
precision highly creditable to themselves
and honorable to their country.
Our loss is triaing indeed, having only
one officer and fifteen men killed, and one
officer and thirty men wounded.
The militia of New. York and the volun-
teers of Vermont have been exceedingly
serviceable, and have evinced degree of
patriotism and bravery worthy of them
selves and to the states which they respec.
lively belong.
The strength of the garrison is only IF
teen hundred effective men rank and file
have the honor to be with perfect respect,
sir, your most obedient servant,
ALEXR. MACOMB.
The Hon. the Secretary Of War.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-09-29
Notice.

A meeting Of the Overseers of the Poor
of the County of Berkeley, will be held
at the Coffee House in Martinsburgh, on
Saturday the Sth of October next at ten
o'clock A. M. All the Members belong
ing to that body are desired to attend.
By order OF the President
ROBERT COCKBURN, O. o. r.
September 20, 1914.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-09-29
IMPORTANT FROM NIAGARA.

Letters were received at Washington by
the last mail from Buffalo, stating that gen.
lizard had landed 1000 men in the neigh
borhood of Burlington Heights. and that
boats were in readiness to transport the
remainder of his army across, when it was
expected joint attack would be made by
his force and the army under gen. Brown,
on the British force under gen. Drum
mond, which if successful would enable
them to prosecute an enterprise against
Kingston with every probability of sue
ceeding. AIer. Gas.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-09-29
From the Buffalo Gazette Of Septsm-
FROM THE WEST.

The operations of the contending armies
at Fort Erie, from the 5th to the llth inst.
were no. important; some few men have,
we learn been taken on both sides On
Saturday the militia and volunteer forces
assembled at Buffalo, unanimously agreed
to cross TO Fort Erie, to reinforce our
gallant band of warriors under major gen.
eral Brown.
Desertion continues frequent from the
British army.
Major General Hall has invited the hon.
orable exempts of his division, to organize
themselves into corps in order that the
efficient force of his division may be able
to meet any emergency.
The ship carpenters who passed through
this city few days since on their return
from Sackett's Harbor, inform. that the
number of gun-boats now in readiness at
the harbor, is fifteen, each carrying long
IS FOUNDER in their bow, and SO pound
carronade in her stern, and are capable Of
transporting 100 men each, exclusive of
their crews.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-09-29
From the Neso- York Herald

Trophies IF V'ctory-Captain Carson,
commander Of the schr. Ticonderoga, ar
rived here this morning in tie Steam Boat
Richmond, from Albany, on his way to the
seat of government, bearing the British
flags, taken by Com MDonough, on lake
Champlan.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-09-29
THE GAZETTE.
AlARrlNsBURGH. SEPTEMBER 20

Married, on Tuesday crening last, by
the REQ Mr.. PRICE, Mr.. LANES
WALKER to Mss ELENOR PEW
DLETON, daughter of William Pen
dteton, Esq all Of this County.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-09-29
BRITISH ORDERS.

On che authority of q respectable gentle
man now at New York, who read the off
cial order On 1 .aigs.c 0 aa.s nso.< u gar
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-09-29
From the Washington City Gazette.

FROM TIE VuSHtHStOW SssE oo1ette.
Extract of a letter from gentleman OF
this city, taken prisoner by the enemy
when he left this place, dated Balti-
more, September 81.
" have this morning arrived in a flag
of truce from the British fleet lying at the
mouth of the Patuxent, where they are TAX
ing in water was put on board the Roy.
al Oak "a, Ad Malcolm's flag ship. The
night was put on board, the body of Gen.
Ross was brought into the same ship, put
into hogshead of rum, and is to be sent
to Halifax for interment. The body of Sir
j. Parker is sent to England for burial
The two Ads. Cochrane and Cockburn left
the fleet yesterday morning in their flag
ships, the former for Halifax.
The prisoners detained, and those taken
at Baltimore, about so in number, are
sent to Halifax.
Before was liberated, despatch vessel
arrived in the Patuxent, bringing the in.
formation that our negotiations are broken
off, in consequence, they say, of the de-
tention of some prisoners as hostages; still,
it is said, AID. Cochrane gives it as his
opinion, that there will be peace SOON
Information by the same vessel states, that
several regiments are On their way to A
merica She sailed from England on the
Cd of August last.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-09-29
THE BRILLIANT VICTORY.
Buffaloe. Sent. 10.

Dear Sir-Our gallant little army on
this frontier has again signalized itself by
gaining brilliant victory over part of
the enemy's forces, near Fort Erie Two
OF the enemy's batteries were carried, the
guns spiked, the trunnions broken off, and
their magazines blown up: the action last
ed more than two hours We took near
400 prisoners, among them l2 officers. Our
loss. except in officers, was small the enc
my's loss could not have been less than 500
men, killed, wounded and taken. We have
to lament the loss of Col Gibson, 1t Col
Wood, and three or four subaltern officers
killed. Gen Ripley Col. Aspirwall. Maj or
Trimble, and few subalterns wounded -
Gen Davis, of Genesee militia, was killed !;
Gen Porter slightly wounded, besides some
'@her officers, names not known. Upon the
whole, it was one of the most brilliant sor
ties ever made, and succeeded beyond our
most sanguine expectations.
Yours. &c.
I II VARNT1M
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-09-29

Yours. &c
j. vARNUM
M. HITCHcocK, Esa.
National Intelligencer Extra.
WAsHINeToN, Sept 2t.1
5 O'Clock p NJ.
BROWNS THIRD GREAT EXPLOIT
Copy ola letter from Major Gen Brown
to the Secretary of War, dated
HEAD QUARTERS,
Fort Erie, September IT,
S1R-l have the satisfaction to announce
to you brilliant achievement yesterday, ef-
fected by the forces under my command
sortie was made upon the enemy's bat
teries. These were carried-we blew up
his principal work, destroyed his battering
pieces, and captured 400 prisoners. The
enemy resisted our assault with firmness,
but suffered greatly. His total loss cannot
be less than 500 men.
In such business we could not but ex-
pect to lose many valuable lives they were
offered up voluntary sacrifice to the safe
ty and honor of this army and the nation
will forward to you the particulars of
this splendid affair, with a return of the
killed and wounded in the course of a few
days.
Very respectfully, your humble servant,
JACOB BROWN
Hon. Secretary of War.
Copy of letter from Com modore Mac
donough to the Secretary Of the Macy,
dated
u States ship Saratoga, off
Plattsburgh, September H.
SIR--The Almighty has been pleased
to grant us signal victory on Lake Cham
plain, in the capture of one frigate, one
brig and two sloops of war of the enemy
Ihave the honor to be very respectfully,
sir, your obedient servant.
T. MACDONOUGH, Com.
Hon. w. Jones, Secretary Of the Navy.
Copy of letter from Gen. Macom5 lust
reeeioedl to the Secretary Of War, d.
| ted
| FoRr MoREAU, September l2.
! SIR have the honor to inform you
that the British army, consisting of four
brigades, corps os artillery, squadron of
horse, and strong light corps, amounting
| in all to about fourteen thousand men, after
investing this place on the north of the Sc
ranac river since the fifth inst. broke up
their camp and raised the siege this morn
ing at two o'clock.
They are now retreating precipitately,
leaving their sick and wounded behind.
/! The enemy opened his batteries yester.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-03-17
NEW GOODS.
THE Subscribers have received and
just finished opening
A LARGE QUANTITY OF
FANCY GOODS:

Which have been lately purchased for cash
in Philadelphia, and selected from the la
test arrivals
CONSISTING IN PART, OF
ELEGANT damask SILK SHAWLS
Levantine Silks, Fancy Ribbons, Black an
Changeable Lutestrings, White Satin and
Mantuas, Fine Linen Cambrcl, Handker-
chiefs, Fashionable Split Straw, Silk, and
Cut Velvet Bonnets, Knotted Counterpanes
very large and handsome, Cheap Irish Lii
mems, Fancy Muslins of all kinds, Cheap
Cambricks, Calicoes and Chintzes, 10 Bales
of India Muslin, large assortment of Mems
and Boys Shoes, Ladies Morocco and Kid
Slippers, Looking Glasses, &c &c all of
which are now offered for sale on the mos
reasonable terms for Cash
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-03-17
NOTICE..

THE subscriber for 10 years past, has
been in the practice of Crying safes, (sel-
ling Real and Personal property within
the Counties of Jefferson and Berkeley he
offers his service in that line, and will at
tend any sale within the Counties afore-
said, or at greater distance, by giving
him two or three days notice previous to
such sales-Ie will likewise furnish an
able Clesk for any sale at which he shall be
employed if one be required, provided no
Licensed Cryer in any County excepting
in the County of Berkeley will interfere
lie therefore sohcits the patronage of a
generous public. ROBERT GRIMES.
Martinsburgh, Feb. 10, 1914.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-03-17
For Sale.

THE Subscriber will sell the STONE
HOUSE TAVERN on Mill Greek, Berke
ley County, Virginia, at present occupied
bv Francis Silver, with about 200 acres Of
good limestone Land attached to it. On the
premises are two distilleries, one in com
plete operation upon the steam principle,
the other so situated as to be made as con
venient as any other in the county, the
water is raised in the Still House by by
drant This property is situated on the main
road leading from Martinsburgh to Win
chester, and is called the halfway house
betweent he two places, to wit, twelve miles
from each place--it is about eighty miles
from Alexandria and eighty-fve from Balti.
more. This House has been occupied as
public stand for upwards of fifty years, and
is acknowledged to be the most eligible
country stand above the ridge; perhaps
there are none more so between Phiadel-
phia and Knoxville--in addition to its being
nearly an equal distance between Martins
burgh and Winchester there are four other
important roads concentrating at and near
said house. This place has also the adyan-
tage of being within one hundred yards of
good grist mill, and within less than a mile
of two others-two black smith shops, a
waggon-maker's shop, * a cooper's shop, are
also within one hundred yards of said house.
The building islarge. convenient, and com
Portable, and the situation, with little ex-
pense, can be highly improved water in
abundance within ten yards of the door
A more minute description is considered
unnecessary. as it is presumed any person
wishing to purchase will examine the pre-.
misses. The terms will be made known by
the subscriber, living near the property.
J. STEPHENS SON.
December l6.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-03-17
Mare Lost.

STOLEN, or strayed away out of the sta
bic of Jacob Zimmerman, in Martinsburgh.
on the 3lst day of January last, dark
sorrel MARE, eight years old next spring.
natural trotter, carries good head and
tail, has some white spots on the near side
being occasioned by the saddle, and was
shod before. If she is taken up within the
County of Berkeley or jefferson, | will
give Reward offour dollars and all reason,
able charges, if brought home or secured
SO that | get her again; if taken up out of
the aforesaid Counties, eight dollars and
all reasonable charges, if brought home or
secured SO that get her again.
BENJAMIN DREAMER.
shePherds-town, March 5, 1914.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-03-17
VALUABLE JEFFERSON COUNTY
Lands for Sale.

THE Subscriber is authorised to sell
that valuable tract of LAND, in jefferson
County, Virginia, called TRAVELLERS S.
REST, situate about miles from Shep
herd's-Town, and the same distance from
CharlesTown and Martinsburgh, contain.
ing 100 acres, lying in convenient form
for 8 division into three tenements. 1t is
supposed that at least 400 acres of this land
is in timber, of the finest kind.-The soil
is of the first quality. The improvements
are large convenient stone dwelling House,
large stone Barn, and other convenient
buildings fine spring rises near the
dwelling house.
A further description of this elegant seat
is supposed to be unnecessary, as a purcha-
ser would of course be disposed to view the
premises before he purchased
The subscriber is also authorised to sell
a SMALL FARM tolerably we'll improv-
ed, about one mile from the former, of 81
cres of Land, of the finest quality; one
half Tor nearly of which is clothed with
excellent timber-On this tract there ia no
running water, but there is good we'll.
Persons wishing to see those lands with
fvew of purchasing, will make application
to the subscriber residing in Shepherds
Town.
JOHN BAKER
February 5, 1914.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-03-17
Land for Sale.

THE Subscriber wishes to sell the Farm
on which he now lives, situate in Berkeley
County, Virginia, on Middle Greek, con
tanning go acres, about one half cleared,
the balance we'll clothed with good timber,
the whole uncommonly we'll watered by Sc
veral excellent springs improvements
are good dwelling douse, Kitchen, Barn,
Stables, and other out buiidings-an or
chard of more than 400 youn~ bearing ap-
pie trees of the best grated fruit, and other
fruit trces-fifteen acres of meadow. and
much more may easily be made The
Fields are laid off in convenient sizes. are
we'll enclosed, and some of them in clover.
Middle Creek "a plentiful stream for nine
months In the Year, runs through the land,
and affords on the farm two excellent seats
for Distilleries, also a good mill seat, with
about 10 feet tall-The soil is for the most
part good, and well adapted to clover and
plaster The terms will be made known
on application to
AMOS MENDENIIALL
December L. 1915. pfl
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-03-17
Plaster Paris.

In great abundance, Cat low price) can be had
at the farm of Mr.. John Criggs, Charles
Town-Seyeral respectable Farmers in the neigh
bourhood of Shepherd's-Town, have supplied
themselves with it, and are of opinion, that it will
answer every purpose, byputting on the land dou
bic the usual quantity
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-03-17
MI ERIC HAT 1DTXE.
CONSISTING In PART or


Superfne and Common Black and White Para.
. Cloths sonetts and figured
Cassmeres, bedford x ( Cause.
Princes Cords, Elegant SIX Buttons &c
Stockingnetts and Man s Trimmings,
chestry, silk & Straw Bonnets,
English and India Nan G,nghams, Calcoes and
keens, Cashmires
MerseIlies Cuttings, LADIES' Long and Short
White James K Cords, = lid and silk Cloves
together with variety Mems Silk and Leather
of other vestiDgs, ditto,
Irish German British. Z Ladies' silk and Cotton
and American Linens, Stockings, Misses do
Baggngs, sc. sc. Mems ditto, ditto
Amerlcanptaids, Stripes Elegant silk and Cotton
Chambrays, { Shawls,
Counterpanes, Table Handkerchief fully as
Cloths andTowelngs, : sorted,
Musiins and Spun Cot a complete assortment
tons assorted, of Ribbons,
White, Black, Drab, Home made and import.
Yellow, Green, Twill ( ed Threads,
led and Figured Cam Cotton Balls White aud
bricks C0iourgd,
Figured, Striped, Seeded, { Sewing saks & Twists.
knotted 8. Len0 Mus Ladies tld s. Morocco
Inns, Shoes, Misses and
Linen CambFck, Long } Cbidren's ditto,
Lawns, Mems and Bows Coarse
Linen Cam5ricl Hand ( and Fine Leather, do.
Eerchieis, and Kent ( Cotton Cards and Spm-
ing Observation-Disclosures, ) ming Cottons,
White, Black, Pink, , Books and Stationary,
Green, OWnse, AND Hard Ware,
Lead colopced, with China, Queens and
variety of other fan ( Glass Wars,
cifully figured SILK for s Groceries and Liquors,
dresses and Bonnetts, Best large Twist Chew
cambrcJ and Common ing Tobacco, Com
Dmtes, 7 mon ditto,
French, Italian and Can Snuff and Spanish CT
ton Grapes, : gars, &c. &c. &c.
The foregoing comprises but avery
limited proportion Of their present stock
on hand !; the whole of which has been
purchased with the greatest care and at
tention, as well as on the best possible
terms, and will be solfl at reduced prices.
JAMES. BROWN, Il Co.
! April Q, 1913.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-03-17

ALL those indebted 10 the subsc riber
for Carding and Fulling, are requested to
come forward and discharge their accounts
by the first day Of April next-Those who
fail to comply with this reasonable request.
may expect to have their accounts put into
the hands of an officer for collection.
So He will have his MACHINES for
CARDiNG WOOL in complete order this
spring and good hands to attend them.
JONATHAN WICKERSHAM
March 8, 1914.