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Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-01-20
Head Quarters, Montreal, ,
December IL, 1918.
GENERAL ORDER.

lis Excellency, the governor in chief
and commander of the forces, has to an
nounce to the troops under his command,
that he has received a communication from
major-general Wilkinson, commanding a
division OF the army of the United States of
America, by order of his government, Of
which the following is an extract.
'.The government of the United States,
adhering unalterably to the principle and
purpose declared in the communication Of
gen. Dearborn to you, on the subject of the
25 American soldiers, prisoners of war,
sent to England to be tried as criminals
and the confinement Of "a like number of Bril-
fish soldiers, prisoners of war, selected to
abide the fate of the former; in conse-
quence OF the step taken by the British go
vernment, as now communicated, ordered
40 British officers in close confinement, and
that they will not be discharged from their
confinement until it shall be known that the
as American officers and non commissioned
officers in question are no longer confined"
1t would be supernuous to use any argu-
hnent to refute an assumption SO extrava.
giant, unjust, and unprecedented, as to
deny the right Of free nation to bring TO
legal trial, in a due course of law, her own
natural born subjects taken in the actual
commission fthe most heinous offence that
man can commit against his King, his Coun-
try, and his God-that of raising his parri-
cidal arm against his allegiance 10 his coun-
trymen, by leagueing with their enemies
crime held in such -'ohorrence by every
civilized nation in Europe, that summary
death by the law martial is its avowed re-
ward and is inflicted with unrelenting seye-
rity by France, the ally of the u. S. This
pretension must appear to every unprejudi-
ced and upright mind as iniquitous & unjust,
as is the retaliation which the government
of the United States has adopted, by plac-
| ing in close confinement three and twenty
British soldiers, as hostages for an equal
number of infamous wretches, the unsyor~
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-01-20
January IS, 1914.

If not taken up in three months after date.
the following will be sent as Dead Let
tiers to the general Post Office from that
Of Niartinsburgh, Virginia.
A. Thomas Allendcr.
u. David Bouden, A. Y Bowen, Benia-
min BulGncb Printer Teter Barns.
G, John Coulter, Joseph Ciel, Philip
Cress, Feby Catlett, Giles Cook.
E. Rosanna Eaveson.
T. John Fernow, Cyrus Flagg, John
Fernean, James Farr, Jacob Fry.
G. James Gordan, Lewis Grigsby, Mrs.
Jane Gerard, John Gubatig, 8; Barnet
Gebhart, q
II. Thomas Heselwood, Isaac House
worth, Samuel Hedges. jun Sd Isaac B.
Havely, James Hess, George Hoe.
J. Thomas Jones.
k. William Kerney, George Knoll
L. John Lnsey
NJ Stephen Mayors, Miss Leacy Meal
lister, James Mason, Samuel NrC unc, John
MKeefer.
p George Pulse.
r. Mathew Rippey, Henry Riner, Hem
ry Rhineberger, Mrs Mary Ross.
S. Philip ,Siler, James Sterrett. John
Stone, near Hardscrabble John Stodlar,
John Smith, near Bath; David Sim sson,
(near same.) Thomas Sellers, Garrards
Town; Robert Stuart, Peter Snowdel
r. James Thompson. John Tate
" Miss Elizabeth Vance, 9, care Of VIM.
Orr; Isaac Vanmatre.
w Thomas Wood
Y. Robert Young.
w. SOMMERvILLE, p M.
January l. 1914.
N B. The rules of the General Post OF
fee are Tha. all papers and pamphlets
shall be paid for quarterly in Advance
which in future must be complied with here,
nor can letters be taken up without being
paid, whilst all arrearages are called for.
W. S.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-01-20
NOTICE.

THE Collector Of the Revenue for the
ninth Collection District of Virginia, com.
posed of the Counties of Frederick, Berke
Icy and jefferson, will attend at the follow
ing places, for the purpose of receiving ap-
plications for and granting licenses to own
ers and occupers of Carriages for the CON
veyance of persons, under an act of Con-
gross passed on the cath July, 1878:
At his Office in Winchester until the Goth
instant:
At Kerchevars tavern in Newtowp, on Fri
day the 2lst instant, from 10 O'Clock, A. M.
TO 3 o'clock, p NJ.
At Lanes tavern in Berryville, on Satur-
day the 22d instant, from 10 o'clock, A NJ.
to O'clock, r. NJ
At Grahams tavern in Martinsburgh, on
Monday the cath instant, from o'clock, A.
Nj. to 9 O'Clock P. NJ
At James's tavern in Shepherds Town,
on Tuesday the 25th instant, from 10 o'clock
4, Nj. TO 5 o'clock, p. NJ.
At Fulton's tavern in Charles Town, on
Wednesday the Goth instant, froml0 o'clock,
A. III. to 5 o'clock, p NJ and during the re-
mainder of the month Of January at his Of
fee in Winchester.
Any other business relative to the Collec-
ton of the Internal duties will be attended
to. w. DAWSON,
Collector of the Revenue for the ninth
Collection district Of Trginia.
Collectors Office, Winchester,2
Va. January 6, 1914.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-01-20
BRITISH ACCOUNT from NIAGARA.

From the Pldttsburgh Rcpublican, Jan. 5.
We stop the press to copy the following
from a handbill printed at Montreal, on
Tuesday morning, December %.
Extract of letter from an officer Of high rank in
the army, to bis friend in this city, dated
Queenstown, Dec. 10.
have the happiness to acquaiat You that
Fort Niagara was taken by assault an hour
before day light this morning Col Murray
commanding the storming party, which con-
sisted of the lo0th regiment, Uhe prince
regents own Irish heroes the grenadiers.
the 9th royal and flank companies of tho
4lst our loss has been but trifling. Lieut..
Niewland Of the Tooth grenadiers killed
col. Murray wounded through the wrist.
and perhaps half a dozen other casualties
the quantity of ordnance stores. ammun-
ton, provisions, &c. found in the place il
very great 5000 stand of arms, 100000
worth Of clothing are among the articles !:
the remainder ofthc troops, with the whole
of the western Indians. who had teen pass
ed over to support the attack, Immediately
after ascertaining the success OF col Murray's
column moved towards Lewiston to attack
the heights on which the enemy had plant
cd some heavy guns, avowedly for the pur-
pose of laying Queenstown in ashes, botl,
the heights and Queenstown were however
precipitately abandoned on the advance of
general Piars column war whoop from
almost 500 of the most savage Indians,
(which they gave just at day light on hear
ing of the success of the attack on Fort Mia
gara) made the enemy take to their heels
and our troops are in pursuit we shall not
stop until we have cleared the whole from
tier The Indians are retaliating the con-
flagration of Eewark--not house within
my sight but is in fames-this is a melan.
choly but just retaliation.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-01-20
Public Sale.

WILL be sold by public venduc, at the
subscribers residence, on Thursday the eth
instant, about so acres of WHEAT and
RYE in the ground, road Wagon, a
numeer of draft HORSES, some Mich
Cows and Young Cattle, Hogs and Sheep,
great variety Of Household Furniture, a
mong which are some excellent Feather
Beds-also, various Farming Implements,
and sundry other articles.--A credit of nine
months will be given, the purchaser giving
bond and approved security.
WILLIAM PARROTT.
January Is, 1914.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-01-20
SULPHUR SPRINGS,
For Rent.

THE Subscriber having become the pro-
pgietor of the SULPHUR SPRINGS, oc-
cupied for some time by Minghini, viii rent
them for the year commencing on the first
of April Should any applicant prefer taxi
ing the Tenement with a few acres of Land
in preference to the whole farm, it may be
had in that manner
H. ST. G. TUCKER.
January IS, 1914.
n. B. | will sell the House and ten acres
of Land should any person be disposed to
purchase in preference to renting.
III. S. G.. r.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-01-20
Six Cents Reward.

RAN away from the subscriber, living
in Shepherds Town, Jefferson County, Va
an apprentice to the Coverlet Weaving Blu
siness. named JOHN LUDWICK, about
seventeen years of age fair complexion,
dark hair--He had on and took with him
when he went away, cotton coat, velvet
roundabout, one woollen and two cotton
wsistcoats, one pair of cloth pantaloons.
two pair of shoes, and quantity of other
clothing not recolected. All persons are
cautioned against harbouring or employing
him at their peril. The above reward will
be given for returning the said apprentice,
but no thanks. JOHN BAKER
\ January Is, 1911.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-01-20
Notice.

ALL those VINO made purchases at the
late sale OF the property belonging to the
estate Of Nicholas Strayer, sen decd. are
informed that their respective obligations
have become due they are therefore re-
quested to make immediate payment land
all those having claims against the said es-
tate are requested to bring them forward,
properly authentica for settlement
ADAM STRAYER, sen. :
GEORGE COUCHMAN,S HA 70
January Is, 1914.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-01-20
MartinsJurgh, Tuglnia,
PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY
JOHN ALBURIIS.
GtrmS of tDe Ga3ttte.

THE price ofthis paperis two dollars per an
nun, one dollar payable at the time of subscrb-
inr, and when the year expires Distant
subscribers pay for the whole year in advance.-
No subscription received for shorterterm than
six months, and no paper discontinued until ar
rearages are pad-afailure tonotifya discontinue
snce of the paper at the end of the time sub
scribed for, WILDE considered new engage
ment. The price of Advertisements, to con-sub-
scri5ers, is one dollar per square for three weeks
insertion, and for continuance after that ime Is
cents per week.-Subscribers will continue to
receive reduction of o1e-iourth on their Adj
yerlsements
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-01-20
Notice.

ALL persons indebted to the estate of
Michael Strayer. deceased, either by bond,
note, or otherwise, are requested to make
immediate payment; and all those having
claims against the said estate are requested
to bring them forward, properly authen-
ticated, for settlement.
ADAM STRAYER, sen.
administrator
january Is, 1914.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-01-20
FROM THE NIAGARA FRONTIER

Ertraot Of a letter from Ma;. Gen. Hall.
commander on the Niagara frontier.
to has Eresttsncy Coz. TompSins, dated
Buffalo, Decembe,. 25, 1918.
"On my receiving information of the
enemy's crossing the Niagara river, and
taking the fort, Immediately set off for
that frontier. On my arrival at Batavia. |
found number of volunteers assembled.
tarried there one day to forward them on
to the frontier, and make arrangements for
those who should follow
Il this day arrived at Buffalo and assurs-
ed the command of the troops. being all
volunteers. now on this station--The whole
number here. at Lewistown, &c. NAV a.
mount to 1000 of all descriptions. The
enemy have made their appearance off
Black Rock, and an invasion is to be ex.
pccted. The troops now out can be kept
out but few days Those called out on
your Excellency's last requisition cannot
all arrive at this place till the middle or
last Of this week The order did not reach
me till the evening ofthe 10th inst.
: Our loss in the capture Of Niagara has
been immense What number Of brave
men have been sacrificed, we have not
been able to learn--It must have been
great.
Several inhabitants have been killed
at Lewiston, &c. among whom it is not
ascertained there are any women or chill
dren.
:. have the honor, &c
AMOS HALL,
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-01-20
To the Comn0ndant at Erie or to ,chom
III Yy11y rnncer3s

To the Comns0ndant at Erie or to ,ch0ns
1T may concern.
The British this morning landed about
5000 regulars. militia and Indians, at Black
Rock, and after severe engagement with
our militia under the command of Major
Gen. Hall, forced them to retreat to the
village of Buffalo, and about sunrise to
surrender themselves prisoners Of war
The houses in the village were Immediate
ly committed to flames, and about o'clock
this afternoon almost entirely consumed, at
the same time two large vessels lying above
Black Rock were set on fire and consumed
1t is the avowed object of the British tas
received from good authority to proceed
in a short time to Erie for the purpose of
burning the vessels in that port, and as an
inducement to the Indians to aid and assist
them in this nefarious plan, full liberty is
given them to plumber for their own bene-
fit, wherever they may go. As the com
munication from this place to the eastward
is entirely interrupted by the said indians,
&c and as it is important for you to have
the earliest information of the above, we
recommend to you every exertion to be IN
readiness in case of an attempt to burn as
aforesaid and request Of you assistance Of
men, arms and ammunition. as we have
but few arms and no ammunition. The
time is alarming Destruction is the order
of the day
| On the retreat from Buffalo, Deoembel
| so, 1875
ISAAC BARNES. Ea5or
| Cong. Militia nsar Bqtaio.
\
! n. 3. Information is just received tina
the enemy have advanced up Lake Erie
or 10 miles, and destroyed every thing a
they passed.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-01-20
Two or three Apprentices
WA NTED.

THE subscriber wishes to take as Ap-
prentices, two or three boys from Is to is
years of age, of good morals, to learn the
Cabinet making and House Joiner's bust
ness.
ROBERT GREGORY.
Martinsburgh, Jan. 10, 1914
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-01-20
William Figg, and Benjamin Bell and
William Cherry,
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE,

TbEh OH NANL NO AIOE,
THAT on Saturday the 29th day of ia
nuary, 1914, between the hours of in the
morning and in the evening. at the house
In which Abraham Gorrell now lives and
Keeps tavern, in the town of Martinsbugh,
Berkeley County. Virginia, | shall proceed
to take the deposition of William Moor
mick and others which depositions | in
tend to offer in evidence on the trial of an
injunction in chancery, now depending in
the county court of Berkeley. wherein | am
complainant, and you are defe ndants
Yours, ENOS ROSS.
November 25, 1915. I'm.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-01-20

A letter received at n York, dated Al
bany, the 9TH inst. has the following post
script" Report to day says. BATAVIA
is BURNT BY the British and their tawney
allies
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-01-20

e. al persons INDEBTED to the Editor
Of the Gazette, are requested to settle
their accounts, and discharge, at ieeSt,
part Of qohat they ors-Hs is much in
uant Of money, therefore hopes this re-
guest uW be attended to.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-01-20
From The A7bany Register Of Jaauary7.
Extract Of a letter to the editor dated

CANANpAiouA, January.2.
Information has just reached town, by
express, that the enemy are eighteen miles
this side of Lewiston, on the ridge road.
marching towards this place, with a force
OF above 1000 men, including Indians. Our
force consists only of about four or five hun.
dred effective men. We are almost desti-
tute of ammunition and guns Our force
is at, or near Batavia. We are very much
alarmed here for the safety of this village,
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-01-20
BALTIMORE, January IL.
ALARMING INTELLIGENCE,

Just received By the Southern Mail
Great eSertions were making to march
troops to the town of Erie to protect the
fleet at that place. While we ardently hope
that those exertions may have been sue
cessful, we fear that our shipping may be
destroyed.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-01-20

FROM THE SAME TO THE SAME, DATED,
"Head Quarters, Niagara Frontier
Dec 80, 1913, O'Clock, Pm.
Received by Expressl
SIR have only time to acknowledge
the receipt of your letter OF the 25th inst.
and to add that this frontier is wholly
desolate The British crossed over, sup
ported by strong party of Indians, at a
little before day. this morning, near Black
Rock-they were met by the militia under
my compand with spirit: but overpowered
by numbers and discipline Of the enemy.
the militia gave way and fled on every side !:
every attempt to rally them was Intellectual.
The cncmy's purpose was obtained and
the fourishing village of BUFFALO is
LAID IN RUINS. The Niagara frontier
now lies open and naked to our enemies.
Your judgment will direct you what is
most proper in this emergency. am ex-
hausted with fatigue, and must defer par
ticulars till tomorrow. Many valuable lives
are lost
" have the honor, &c
"A. HALL. Maj. General"
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-01-20

n. D. Information is just received that
the enemy have advanced up Lake Erie
or 10 miles. and destroyed every thing as
they passed.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-09-08

cd never appeared in front of as. He how.
ever pushed forward his sharp shooters. ops
Of whom shot my horse from under me
which fell dead between two of my guns
The enemy, who had been kept in checL
by our fire for nearly half an hour, now be.
gan to out flank us on the right. Our guns
were turned that way-He pushed up the
hill about 9 or 800 men towards the corns
of Americans stationed as above described
who to my great modification, made no
resistance, giving a fire or two, and retir-
ing.
In this situation we had the whole armv
of the enemy to contend with our ammn.
milton was expended, and unfortunately III.
drivers ofmy ammunition wagons had gone
off in tie general panic. At this time | re.
ceived a severe wound in my thigh. Cant
Miller was wounded, sailing master War.
ner killed, acting sailing master Martin
killed, and sailing master Martin wounded
but to the honor Of my officers and men. a.
fast as their companions and mess mates
fell atthe guns, they were instantly replac-
ed from those acting as infantry. Finding
the enemy row completely in our rear and
no means Of defence, | gave orders to nv
officers and men to retire. Three of nv
officers assisted me to get off a short dis
lance, but the great loss of blood occasion.
ed such a weakness that | was compelled
to lie down. l requested my officers to leaya
me, which they obstinately refused, but
upon being ordered, they obeyed one only
remained. In a short time | observed .
British soldier and had him called, and di.
rected him to seek an officer; in a few mi.
nutes an officer came, who, on learning
Cockburn to me These officers behaved
to me with the most marked attention, res
pect and p~oliteness, had a surgeon brought
and my wound dressed immediately. After
a few minutes conversation, the Gen. in.
formed me latter paying me a handsome,
compfment) that l was paroled and at Ii.
berty to proceed to Washington or Bla-
densburgh. as also was Mr. Huntingdon, who
had remained with me, offering me every
assistance in his power, giving orders for a
litter to be brought, in which was carried
to Bladensburgh. Capt. Wainwright, first
Capt. to Admiral Cochrane, remained With
me, and behaved to me as if ] was a brother.
During the stay of the eneny at B'adens-
oufSn, j received the most points attention
fro1s the officers both of the Navy and Ar
my.
My wound is deep, but / hatter myself
not dangerous the ball is not yet extracted.
| fondly hope a few weeks will restore me
to nealth, and that an exchange will take
place, that may resume my command, or
any other that you and the President may
honor me with. Yours, respectfully.
JOSHUA BARNEY.
e. Hon. VIM. JONES,
Secretary of the NaC4.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-09-08

this we'll one or two of their matches,
which communicated to the powder depos-
tied there. The effect was terrific. Eve
ry one of the soldiers near were blown into
eternity, many at a greater distance wound
ed, and the excavation remains an evidence
of the great force of this explosion.
The enemy retreated from the city with
so great precipitation as to leave half his
wounded behind him, amounting to more
than one hundred, among whom are a Co.
lionel and a Major. The force of the enc
myis differently represented by deserters
and prisoners but the best informed make
the force destined for the city to have been
from four to five. thousand we'll appointed
and active men, infantry, artillery, rocket
ers, sc. &c.
The enemy did not bury their dead, ex.
cept those in the immediate vicinity of
their camp The rest, in number near
two hundred, were buried by a committee
of our own citizens sent out fer the pur-
pose,
After the action, on the retreat, Major
Morgan, of Winchester. tainted from ia
tigue, and expired in a few hours after
wards.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-09-08
From the Coffee House Books ofths
third instant.

A passenger in the Washington stage in.
forms, that the enemy lowed out of Alex.
andria yesterday the vessels (about 90 sail
of different kinds which they had loaded
with all kinds of merchandise found there
The squadron consisting of 2 frigates, a
bomb and rocket ship, a sloop of war and
a brig, with all the prizes were laying .
miles below Alexandria-last evening the
bomb ship went down and attacked the
Fort thrown up on the Maryland side, fired
a number of shells and rockets, but six well
directed shots from the fort obliged her 10
haul off and return up to the other ship
ping. Besides the occasional firing during
last night, the passengers heard mqcn
heavy firing, beginning at 6 o'clock this
morning when they left the city. Com
Rogers commands the Fort on the Mary
land, and Porter the one on the Virgins
side Of the river.
q The above intelligence was confirm
ed by several respectable gentlemen who
arrived last evening, that left the city Oh
Washington two hours after the stage;
in addition, that the firing was heard wfsa
they reached Bladensburgh.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-09-08

In the Common Council of Aleganaria.
The following order was unanimously con.
Cured in by the Common Council of A
lexandria, Gath August, 1914.
The forts erected for the defence of the
District having been blown up by our men,
and abandoned without resistance. and the
town of Alexandria having been left with
out troops or any means of defence against
the hostile force now within sight, the
common council of Alexandria have with
reluctance been compelled from a regard
to the safety of the inhabitants to authorize
an arrangement with the enemy, by which
it has been stipulated that during their con-
tinuance before the town they shall not be
nolested-no superior power having on
this emergency appeared to defend or di-
rect-the common council has considered
itself authorised from extreme necessity to
make the above stipulation-they consider
1t binding on themselves and the nation.
and require a faithful observance of it from
all the inhabitants of the town.
Reso!Ued, That copies of the above re-
solution be transmitted to Brig. Gen. Win
der: of the 10th military district, and to Ge.
nerais Young and Hungerford, with the
request OF the common council, that pro
per measures may be used to secure a
strict observance Of the public faith which