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Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1814-12-17

That the subscribers EieAan tr's
County j, the District Of Colsa2bi.
have obtained irom the 0rphsrs' Ccult
al9r-ssIt letters tcstaWeDtary on lhs
sstStc cf Pich'd L Hewitt late of the
county aforesaid. deceased (: al persons
having siins against tne said oecsacnt
are hccsby warned to exhibit the sane
Ni,n ne vouchers thereof TO the sub
scribcr, duly authenticated & passed By
the 0rph.r.' Court. N OF before the
trird tay OF Nav next, or they may bv
lw nc secluded from all teneHt 70 said
estate AMI ,'.os. indebted thereto ore
required tn make nam dixie pa NEST.
Given uni-r our hands this Sd day
OF E.vcwbcr 1874.
James S. Scott,
John Richards,
Freeutors Of R:eAarI L Hewitt
NOV n, ,,v 6.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-09-21
From the Gofumbidn.
M,DONOUGH'S VICTORY.

O, Grsfmc n raise q Joyous strain,
Aloft the Eagle towers,
We've m ct the enemy" again
Again have made them ours 20
Cp smp,ain the lannon's laundering voice,
p oclsims thy waters free
Thy forest waving bills rejoice,
And echo Vicfory
The striped flag upon thy wave
Triumphantly appears,
And to invested iandsmen, brave,
A star of promise bears. ~
Now to the world, Fame's trumpet sounds
The deed wit new anplause,
While from Conquered Sees resounds
Our sesmen's iovd huzzas,
Britannia round thy bsggard brows
Bind bitter NORWOOD sti
For low ssain thy standard bows
To valiant Yankee skill
But, o what chsplet can be found
MDonoug's brows to grace /,
"Tis done !" The glorious wreath is bound
Which time can ne'cr efface
And still iust--a rich reward.
His country has 10 give
he shall be first in her regard.
And with her Perry live
Columbia though thy lannon's roar
On inland seas prevail,
And there aone--whiIe round each ahora
Ontnumbering ships ssssii---
Yet deed with deed, and name with name
Thy gallant sons shsll blend,
Till the bright arch Of naval fame
Der the broad ocean bend
pteuIber Is, 1914, zEPHRI.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-09-21
we hang once mere I" me, the enemy, and til
are eurs"
COMMODORE M'DONoUGH.
TIE Hero IF Lake, Chamklaiz,
...,;.yo sc H., e,ot. nr n.to,,oro -


fsa native of The state of Delaware, and is about
twenty .eight years ofage. He entered early ;,,fo
the navel service % MS country in which Ie is,in-
gussea ms ,'f for science nnd hravery vt the
siege Of Trpoli he was midshipman under Com
nsdore Stephen D;caiu~. and was one nf the gal
LIANT band of volunteers who destroyed the friea
SPhiIade,phia ard the TURKISH gunborts. His con-
duct this oec.son procured him tho Increased es-
teen Of bis commander. & he was recommended to
Com p ebIe, who mr. efi teiy .psom d him
Alive to glory. and having before him m " Nus
trious examples of America Naval Heroism I.c has
eagariy sought every opportunity to brine the enc
my to action on Lake Champlaiu. He has surceetl.
ed and his good fortune has placed bin on the same
emnence which had Hitherto distinguished only the
Herr # Lake Erie. -
q When the soui-revvipg intelligence # Commo.
dorc M'Donougn's capture NJ the whole British
Fleet reached this city Wednesday evening, 1t
was received with an emit u'iasm OF rapnre TO which
no language Of ours can do justice The patriotic
sentiments Of Joy which il called forth will he re-
echoed from one end Of this vast continent TO the
other; and Commodore MD, aough and his brave
companions in will have established their claim
NE most lively appreciation and gratitude Of the
naton.--N. r. .Hev. ADJ.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-09-21

Title following from correspondent on bosrt
he Aeet describes the oper, tons OF the two par
es, and gives some. particulars not previously
| u. s. SHIP SARATOGA.
| FPiaffsbnrgh Sem. 5.
| You no doubt had learnt, in course, the yrove.
meuts Vt a,great part OF our army, under gen lizard
westward. This event vas no sooner known 10 the
British at the lines thsD their whole forces unI,r
zen Brisbane, began their n,arch for the nys.;o, nj
our,e'rilors proclamation or rat hers gen. or.
der was 'ss, ed on the occasion, copy which sent
ys, few days ago. After remain Z awhile az ham,
plain making PREPARATIONS, and being joined by sir q
Provost, with reinforcement. they proceeded
for his place. where they arrived on the 9th ms,
their whole force, by subsequent inform alton il
estimated at. at least 800 men, They were met a,
place called Berkmantown, by a ietachinent. say
200, o the 29th regiment OF regulars, and about |
500 militia, great spirit, and much execution "a
done them, some deserters say, that at least 600
were Killed and vounded AZ. that place
But, by all accounts, such was the firnness dis.
played by the British troops, that notwithstanding
the Calling tire Kept up by our gallant band, they
did not even halt ;but fast their men fell their
places were filled up Our troops retrea.e, to the
forts in good order, keeping up continual fire. AT
ter they had poss, sslon of the village (west Of tae
Sarsnao Tue best disposition was made OF the few
regular troops snd militia, to prevent their designs
upon our ortiicauon Several tin dIu the enemy
attempt crossing the several bridges with very large
iorce-but we're as often bravery repuised by the
rRemen anu militia. Much skiriuisiing has taken
place Tor several days by the militia, SO. WITH the
enemy, who secreted themselves the must cen
vsnien, linuses, firing from the ~isdo~s, exc ~
In the two principal days affair, 1 am told that
az Iasf 500 oi the enemy were Killed or woun6ed
While our loss does not exceed. in soldiers and sal.
tors, ~ killed aud wounded. l3Nl
Our gaiieys (being advsntageously placed to COM
1nand the passage at Dead Creek) nd great execu,
on. a'p sorry however, to say. we have lost the
services, tor time OF fine ,hisel, acting lieut.
ep'n, HAS Dunca', wLo wounded ia the shol.
oer by rocket, aud has suffered a putauo,. our
sailors were Killed at the sane time.
- hava understood tnat col. w ellington aud q ma
jor ct tie enemy were killed ile enemy are EN-
sample AT abont mile from .he rivei, u, iu
view from our rts winch occasionally SEM .ot shot
amongst them, a number 4 houses ia tue VILLAGE !
nave nee. ssaei5 been ourat--beiug protection to
the enemy. - 2sf - y *.
IN are waiting some supplies If rockets aud I
oo'nos, when hey wiil asan attack u.s. wiln tne as
sistaaue of their heet--ours are ready Tor them
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-09-21
From the Northern Centinel Extra.
burlington. sunday Evening,
Sept. lilo O'Clock.
Glorious Naval Victory.
" We AVE mrr THE ENEMY AND
THEY AZ. cuas y

THEY AK cuAs -
Ey several persons who Witnessed the ma
val engagement on Lake Champiain this
day. is undoubtedly true, that four of he
largest British vessels have been Captured
by cur feet. It is stated by many who
were iu full view. that every British vessel
has been captured except three galleys.-
The Britisa commodore was killed tlie first
shot Commodore Macd0nougb has esca
ped unhurt, aith ugh every officer on board
his ship was either killed or wounded. -
The engagement commenced at half past 8
a. vi. ana continued for two hours aud fif-
teen minutes. 80
4 An attack was made at the same time by
land on Piattsburgh. We have only learnt
that the enemy WIS repulsed, and that the
militia distinguished themselves most gal Z
!antly.
On board the British ship, log men were
killed. The Growler had bun five men a.
i've when taken. Our loss on board the
comnodore's ship is sixty killed, wounded
not known Lit. Perry was not in the en-
gagemeht, being severely indisposed in this
town.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-09-21
From the Troy Register.


Copy of a letter from Joseph Moulton, Esq.
Of Malone, to a gentleman in this village.
dated Peru, Sept. IL.
DEAR SIR-
~ This isa memorable day--rc.
joice. TIE British feet is in our possession.
after battle ftwo hours and a halfin Cum
berland BAY, opposite Pla,tsburgh, which /
had the pleasure to witness. The British
force consisting of a So gun frigate---one brig
M uniting 20 guDs----two sloops of ten guns
each, and three or four row gaIlies surren-
dered &c Commodore M'Donough and The
force under his command.
i The Conflict was anguinary and decisive.
1t is said he enemy had ten guns more than
M'Donoggh commaRded.--The action had
just closed, and while write there is tre>
mendous cannonadisg and discharge Of mus.
quetry heard IN the direction Of Piatts,
burgh.
The British troops are engaged with ours;
ssse issue doubtful. The attack of the Bri.
tish on land commenced at the time O. that
on water. Their force is much superior
but on gallant little band will give them a
warm reception.
We momently expect information from
the forts. The maiiis waiting. and l must
conclude lin haste,
Yours, &c.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-09-21

Memorandum Of Events or Baeros dyres. .f,cf,
a Journal kebt ~ ore efthr eff Gers of the 6ri,
Ec';rse, istsy arrires ar this bort
MAY z. The Buenos Ayrians embarked 1000
black troops for Colonies.
10. The squadron a, the Colonios ordered Ia
Join the squadron blockading Motevideo, con-
sisting of 6 sail. y.
IL. General Artigas formerly belonging TO
Buenos Ayres) with 2000men rcvoltsd in favour
of Montevidso and General Rondia, Of Bu,nos
Ayrcs, has offered ten thousand dollars for his
head. Artigas retaliates, & offers 100 Tor that
Of Roudia.
~. News received that no quarters are gil
ven by Artigss.
IL. The Monteyidean squadron succeeded in
pushing their way through that of Buenos Ay.i
res which was blockading Montevideo and
brought Admiral Brown in the Belfast of 40
guns 10 actisn.
Is. Arrived felucca from the Buenos Ayres
slusdron, with An account that she saw the
squasirons engage bur, bei~g. at great dis.
lance. could not tell the result. The Montevi-
dean squadron made towards Maidonado Its !
ehemy in chase. The former greatly in want
Of ~ DIVISIONS.
The Buenos Ayri.ns sent in two Spanish
briggs, loaded with wire,- from the Mediterra-
mean, and immediately condemned them.
IL. Arrived schs. OF the Nontevidean squads
rrc,,S prize. Gives a.. account of the capture
of more, and 9 burnt.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-09-21
ALBANy, Sep. 9

:
Several companies ofvclunteers and de-.
tachei militia, sailed from hence Yesterday !,
for the defence ofNew.York. These CON
panies are composed ofour honest irdusiri-
Gus yeon amy, mechanics, & &c. all Of goc6
and respectable standing and csunt ions ir
life il is indeed to lie greatly lamtnted
that TIE lives Of sucs men are TO be placed
in the oppnsite ranks to those Of the oil
scnurirgs Of oil Eur pe, ri which il appears
the present British armies are composed
We do not sreak Of the tfioers ;but of the
II en-. who have been picked up on the COM
tinent, among the Iazzarori Of Italy Spain,
&c. end who, If cut oH in battle, leave no
sfond breast" to mourn their untimey tate,
as would be the melancholy case with thou
sands Of our brave ard resp c able yfutll
But the destinies cf our country, under Gcd,
nav demand The sacrifice, ara il is cur du
" with humble reliance, 10 acuuiesce in tn.
Divirc Dispensaticr. Of this we cannuci
doubt, that the militia Of this city and c. nm
" in the dsy Of trial will prove themselves
the worthy dfcendants Of the heroes of H76
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-09-21
"SEVERIN."
(Signad)
CANANpAIcuA, Sep. 6

OANANDAICUA, SeD, Q,
Generals Porter and Brown, with their
suites, left here On Tuesday last, for Fort
Erie. General Rfown will probably resume
the command on his arrival.
We understand that the patriotic ihhabit
ants ofCenesee County, exempts as well
as those who are liable 10 militia duty
have volunteered almost to man, and
marched tn the frontier for the support OF
our brave little army at Fort Erie.
During tie psst week, attachments 81
drafted militia a c light companies have beef
con.jrral'y pessirr through here to the west.
The whole force which tas marched from
this and the adjacent counties, cannot be
less than 5000 men.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-09-21
The followi0g y tice was published a

The following Notice was published az
Amsterdam or the 9Th June:
..The Beard cf Trade her, by informs all
who it may concern, that It has been &C
ouainted nv his Excel!ency Tie Secretary OF
State Tor foreign affairs, that by a decree
of his Royal High ess our Sovereign Prince,
da et, the 10th inst. 20 ships or vessels sha !
be cleared out or dispatched from any port
ofthe United Netherlands, which are dc igi
ed TO fetch negroes from tie coarst of hfri
ca. or from any ofthe Islapds belonging 70
mat continent, and TO convey them 70 The
Continent, or Islands of America and that
all ships or vessels designed for the Slave
Trade, shah be refused admittance at ever,
fort. factory, colony, or possession, On tho
Coast of Guinea.
(" The Vice President of the Beard Of
'"d Csisned) "sEvERIN"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-09-21
BY THE STEAMBOAT FULTON.
y. Ai6a,y Gasest Office,
Mondag, Sept. II, IL IL.
FROM THE WEST.

- FROM HE WEST.-
BY gentleman direct from Erie, which he
lef, on "Wednesday morninS, we learn, that an
notion took place on Sunday last, occasioned
by the British having made some nearer APP :
breaches to our fort, by throwing UP breast
works, digging trenches, &c. Three or 400 men
volunteered their services to 30 out and attack
he enemy, and destroy their works., in which
hey succeeded, with the loss of only IL or 8
r,en, among whom were Col Wilcocks of the
Canadian volunteers, and Lieut.. of artillery
killed, who had volunteered their services as
privates in the expedition The loss of tile en-.
envy was supposed 10 exceed 100 Anumber
vt the militia, from / to 1000. had arrived and
CT, ssed over to Erie and great numoers were
constan " com ng in; 1000 were soon expect
ed, and no danger was spprehendcd for the
sa,ety oil Erie. Inc troops We're al IN high spi,
rits htse o.,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-09-21
G amp, near MI, chel,s spriar.

Camp, near Michel's Spriar.
nESERTRD from my Company, Pri-
~ vate by the name Of WILLIAM ARM
STRONG, Of. H.) Called in service up.
der the requisit,on Of the 26,h August, 1914,
from the 4o,h Regt. v. M. from the County
of Louisa.
GEO, MORRIS, Capt.
MARK, said Armstrong is OF common
stature, dark skin, black hair and eyes. thin
yisage, speaks quick, no scars recollec ed--
he had on when he went off strsw hat,
bot very much worn hi, other appa Ell
Indifferent. T. N Dollars re wsrd will . aid
on the delive 20 said ARMST ONG any
f the officers under Gen. Cocks sonmsnJs
9Th brigade.
Sept. IA, 1914
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-09-21

The Major General reosrs with proud
satisfaction to the opening of the Campaign
4 was opened in the defence of The muni-
tens of war destined for the navy, which
we're embarked at Oswego when the enemy
was in force On the lake, landed at Sandy
Creek, and transr orted to Sackett's Har
Dor. O.wego displays the discipline and pro
wess of a single battalion of artillery led by
Col. Mitchel-and Sandy Greek, gives name
to the gallant achievement of the LIST rifle
men, under Lieut.. Col. Appling.
The Bravery alone. of American soldi-
ers has osfen shewR them superior to their
British alversaries--hut, on the plains o.
Chippe'ga. bravery and dcpline both rise
yre,emjbeht ard triumph over the enc,
my's Fest troops. led on in the abest man.
ner. There the brigade OF Major General
Scott, fought British veterans battalion a
gainst battalion aud the smallest in nun.
befs conquered. Victory crowned the Ames
yicanarirs.
At the: Falls of Niagara. our brave soldi
ers met a severe tfisl-- they rose superior to
the test. and proved their intreritii,y equa
toany cx;gercc. They engaged the whole
force os the enemy, am, again conquered 81
larger than Iseir own. The v;ctery was ours
the trophies q VIC DRY only were not ac-
Complishcd. The enemy hattsrelinquishet
the CT ,test and the ie.d 10 cur superiority
The glorious defeat ofan in portant expe
dition or the enemy, on our own shore, is a.
accomplished by the 1st rife regiment, op
itsaival at this frontier, under the late dis
tmgpishcd Mai. Morgan.
Another trial was lett for the brave spirits
Swho compose the American force in Canada.
An endurans of fatigue, was shewn with un-
amp'ed caeerfulness, on the works around
their camp at Fort Erie-and n new test Of
military proves was called for,to complete
the glorious character of the division. They
were called to receive tho attack of heavy
columns of the enemy, on their lines of en-
trenchment--- andthe signal manner in whic'
thsy acquitted themselves, as well as the VII
GLANCE of their brave and finished conmai,.
der Brig. General Gaines. is established b.
tie brilliant victory acquired en- the 18th o.
August. The discontinue of the forces un
der Lieut.. General Drummond, was tende~
with disnarity Of loss, unexampIed in the
record Of battles.1
By order of Maj. Gen. BROWN.
OK GARDNER.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-09-21
NV YoRK, Senlenher III.

n . NEW fORK, HtDIthiNeF Is,
BY passenger in the steamboat We arr
informed, thai en- Sunday last there had bee,
an affair of some importance between nc
picket guards Of Fort Erie and the pick,
guards of The enenv. 1t was reported ths'
col. Wilcocks he'd been killed. 1t was no,
known what loss the enemy sustained. Our
less /. as trif,Dg.
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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-09-21
BY order of Maj. Gen. BROWN.
T.. X GARDNER
AdjutanfGene al

On Thursday last, the soldiery on the Nj
sgara Frontier were animated with the pre-
sence of their heroic commander, Maj. Gen.
Brown. The wounds OF the Msjor General
are, we understand, nearly closed,
On Friday, While the Major general
was passing to Fort Erie. he was very haut.
somely saluted BY the U. S brig Lawrence
Ii ing off Buffalo creek.
Major General Scott is in Geneva, atthe
house of Judge Nicholas-aad is fast reco
veIinE from his wounds.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-09-21
Gazette Office, Albany, Sent. IS.

Gazette Office, Albany, Sept. IS.
We hasteD to communicate to our readers
he following pleasing aud highly
IMPORTANT NEWS.
Extract of letter from an officer al Platts>
burg to the Printers of the Albany Ca.
zette, dated It.
(" Fort Mofeau, Sept. e,h. 1874.
You have no doubt heard many reports
Tesrec ing Us in this part Of the country. We
are yet safe, and de ermined co defend our
selves to the LAST. Deser,ers say the ere,
my's force is atleast ten thousand regulars,
ard large body Of Canadian militia. Sir
George Provost commands, and has for his
subordinate Major Generals Powers. Pack,
ingham, Brisbane, DE Rottenburg and Ro.
binson. Some of the generals have been dis
tinguished for their gallantry and address in
Spain and Portugal. We have already as
tonished the,n by our artillery and are de
termiued TO astonish them still more with
the bayonet should they attempt 20 assault
our works. We are in high spirits. and the
general has infosed into the mIni ia a conf
derce which they never had befpre--Th.y
are hocking in from all quarters, and by
hanging ON the tanks and rear Of the enemy,
cut off all his communications. and in shorI
lime will ,blige him to retire. This is now
the fifth day the enemy has been in sight x
they have delayed all operations against Us.
waiting no dooht their fotia TO come up the
h lake. Should The enemy's feet get up
nd tack ours, at the same time the. army
marches against our works. the whole
earth will tremb'c----and the whole at
mo.r here become ob cured with smoke and
FIRE. General Pre- vos. is much pleased with
Piattsburgb. and we are informed intends
Occupying Judge De Lords fine house for
is head quarters hext winter If he should
succeed but he will Bght hard first
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-09-21

Official Mo ming Repnrs---A sun rise, this
morning line If battle ship, al tn ate aud :. orIss,
which al came down the Bay, and anchored yess
day off Back River, got under way sndslood in
to LJpLgyen. W1egher hey anchoied, OF weat
10 ser, we know not.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-09-21
Copy Of letter from Maj Gen. S Smith to the
acting SECRETARY OF War. dated.
HEAD QUARTERS, BALTIMORE
NoRroLK, Sept. IA.
Colonel JAMES MONROE,
Aetns Secretary at War.

About 60 free men Of color have tender.
ed taeir services 70, and which were accept.
ed by, the general, to work week on the
Notifications TheseI pie have set an ex
ample worthy ia.italon by many persons
in more exalted stations.
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Virginia arg us.
taltDasGau,

tsltDiilGaij,
WEDNESDAY,, SEPTEMBER II, 1914.
With sr.sL, ule t. an ever Kind & benefcent
Providence, and thanks to our brave Navy
& Army at Lake Champlain. we have agar.
to acknowledge and record, ANOTHER
MOST GLORiOUoNIGTORY.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-09-21
]. LYNDE..
Post Nfastar pIatts,,

Post Master. PIattsburgh,
N. B. The village Of plaiisburgh has been
in possession o. the enemy since ten O'Clock
last Tuesday, and many of the best houses
are destroyed.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-09-21
J. w MoULToN.

A letter from a gentleman of this city now
at Burlington, dated Sunday evening, Aug.
IL, states That every officer on board
commodore M'Donough's ship, himself ex'
cepted, we're killed at the commencement
Of the engagement that the slaughter on
board both ships was immensc-that the N.
York militia were drove about three miles
~ the British, but at length drove the Bril-
fish and killed many.
.Hi6any Gazette.
DEFEAT OF THE BRITISH ARMY AT
PLATTsBURGH.
Gentlemen who arrived in the last even.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-09-21
NEW YoRE, September ID.
MORE TVOOpg ARRIVED

From 1OOOto 1900 troops arrived here yes.
terday morning from Columbia county, and
nsrcied inntdiateIy to the eneampment on
brooklyn Heights.
The Governor ofNeV Hampshire has ordered
the wbole Of the militia Of thai state, including
infantry, cavalry snd artillery, to hold them
selves in readiness &C. march at n moment.
warning completely simed and equipped &C.