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The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1815-09-13
RESPECT no OUR FLAG.

It will be perceived by the subsequent ex-
tract OF letter from capt. Joseph ). Kay, of
the American brig Commodore Barry to Mr..
James Dillingham;, 4 respectable inhahitant OF
this city, how little respect was pad by the
adherents OF Bonaparte to the American flag
land that the lie OF a most promising you.,s
citizen has been wantonly sacrificed to the
neglect, hatred or contempt ola French cffi-
Ger.
"Bordeaux, July 10, 1918.
DEAR StR-With sorrow communicate
the death of ycur son James. On the 17th
inst while standing up the Garonne, near the
town OF Bic, (about7 leagues from Bordeaux }
n three L. Nj. the ctiiel fired gun charged
with blank cartrldgc--at the same tune au
English cartel boat was coming down the ri
yer, and we all supposed it was to bring her
to---blt our superstition was scarcely formed
before a shot struck near the brig and gsnc-
ed over the man at the helm, which was inn
ncdiateiy put TO port, and the haslyards let
go before the latter could be accomplished
another shot was fired, which struck the
plankshear forward by the fore rigging and
mortaly wounded your son, aud William.
Newman, seaman. slightly, by splinter
L immediately ran forward, fotnd it was my
second Officer, took him by the hand, said
was sorry for il. and as he could not lire
long desired him TO make his peace with his
God-he answered havs, (the last words
he spoke) and expired in about 90 minutes.
The colours were then hoisted Tor rather
iowered) half mast, and no boat coming OF,
went on shore, accompanied by French
gentleman passenger, to know the cause of SO
unfortunate circumstance, We went first TO
the castle from whence the shot came, and
were ordered to the citadel, where we sta
ted cur situation--the Commander said he
was very sorry torit, that they thought we
were an English cartel, and would not re-
ccive her
We asked and obtained perrniesion to
bury tue corpse which was Dose next morn
ing. The inhabitants of TIE place appeared
to be very much affected at The occurrence,
a great many attended the funeral, audit. is
some satisfaction to me TO state, that they
permitted the body to be taken into the
Chursh, and the same ceremony used as
though he had been Roman Catholic, which
isquite an unusua. thing 20 do with protest
ant. ....
A" II. b. Oar colours were hoisted miles
below, and were aging at the time Of the fl
rins---but they said they could not di4finguish
ttem.n
The deceased, at an early age, had made
choiceot:s maritime lfe-was Just rising in
his professions, having been made second Off
Ger, though only in the nineteenth year of
his age, aud gave every hope to his bereaved
parents OF long life Of usefulness and hon
our. Phil Gdz.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1815-03-09
To the Electors of the Sc
material District compo-
sed of the Counties
OF Frederick, Jefferson,
Berkeley, Hampshire
and Hardy. -
FELL0W CITIZENS.

To enlarge the field of your choice. I
avail myself of the privilege, respectfully, to
present myselfto your consideration in the
character OF a candidate Tor your favor at
your ensuing elections for State Senator
A native of this highly respectable district,
and descendant OF one GIFTS most ancient
and numerous families, every object hold
most dear Is stationary amongst you con
sequenty. my ties and interests, in polili.
cal point OF view, are precisely the same as
yours.-I declare myself an American in
heart and In sentiment; declare an inv,o-
Table attachment to the principles Of our
Tree elective government declare an ar.
dent and undated devotion to the honor
Independence and prosperous course of the
nation in general, and my native State in
particular; and avow an mistaken deter
mnation to act the part of true man in
every station of life
To your candid, unbiased and enlichten-
ed Judgments, freely submit my induce.
meat and pretensions to serve you in the
capacity of a Senatorial representative, and
confidently trust that you. my brethern and
fellow-citizens, for whom entertain the
utmost esteem, will look towards me with
an indulgent eye, by discountenancing wan.
ton attacks of character on the occasion.
With sentiments of very great regard,
am, fellow-citizens, your most obedient and
very humble servant,
JOHN HEDGES.
March 9, 1915.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1815-03-09
Public Sale.

Will be sold at public vendue, on Friday
the GATH inst. at the subscribers resi-
dence, near Mart;nsburgh,
Horses, Cows, Sheep and
Hogs, Wagon and Gears. Ploughs, Har
rows and sundry other Farming Utensils
about Is acres Of Wheat and Rye in the
Ground, and sundry other articles. Six
months credit will be given on bond and
approved security being given. The sale
will begin about O'Clock.
ISABELLA KLINE.
March 9, 1915.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1815-03-09
Public Sale.

The subscriber will expose to public sale,
on Saturday the lst day of April next, at
the place OF his residence in Alddletown,
the following property, to wit That we'll
known Tavern Stand in said Town. the
House is two stories stone with two story
Log House at one end joining the stone
one, with good Kitchen, Smoke House,
and never failing well Of water in the
yard, and one half acre Lot of land--and
on the opposite side of the street there is a
one acre Lot of land with good Barn and
Stable room plenty.
--LIKEWISE-
Two other Houses with half acre Lot to
each it is deemed unnecessary to give a
further description of this property, as it is
supposed any person wishing to purchase
will view the premises.
Twill also expose to sale at the same
time and place, all my Personal Property,
consisting of the following articles--to wit :
Horses, Cows, Sheep and
Hogs, Farming Utensils of every discrip-
tion-one Gigg and Harnsss--one Wagon
with gears complete-a number of good
Feather Beds and Bed Cloths-one eight
day Clock, with variety of Household
and Kitchen furniture
He will also expose to sale quantity of
Grain in the ground both Wheat and Rye.
At the same time and place he will ex
pose to sale several valuable
Slaves,
TO wit -one Negro Woman with five chill
dren, the Oldest Boy about thirteen years
of age.
The sale will continue from day to day
until all the property is sold. A liberal
credit viii be given. Terms to De made
known on the day Of sale.
GEORGE LAM0N.
March Q, 1915
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1815-03-09

hereafter mentioned, situate in Shepherds
Town, Virginia, and to give possession of
the same on the first day of April next
Also, one OUT LOT of fourteen acres. ad.
joining said town.-The Houses are
lst-The one which has long been and
still is occupied by himself
2d-The one in which the poor of the
County are now kept.
Sd and 4th--The Houses now in the pos
session of Mr.. Wintermire and MIR Ander
son, on Mill Street
5th--A House near the German Churches,
now used for school
6th--A small House near The Episcopal
Church.
The first of April being the day on which
Houses, in this place, are usually rented.
persons wishing to buy will! be pleased to
make their applications previous to the
29th day of the present month, as on that
day such parts of the above property as
may then remain unsold will be offered for
sale at public vendue, to the highest bidder,
when the terms will be made known and
due attendance given by
JOHN MORROW.
Shepherd's-Town, March 9, 1915.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1815-03-09

BERKELEY COUNTY, SIS
February Court 1915.
Barbara Helm and Jacob French AID
ministrators of Martin Helm,
Complainants.
Against
Mary Poland widow and relict Of George
Poland, decd. George Roland, Mary TO
land, Rebecca Poland and Eleanor Poland
children and heirs at law Of said George
Poland, decd. Defts.
In CHANCERY.
On the motion of the Plaintiffs by their
Counsel, il is ordered that Master Com
missioner Cooper, do examine and settle
an account of the Rents and profits OF the
premises, in the bill and proceedings men
toned, subsequent to the 10th day of july
1909, (the date of Master Commissioners
Gathers report and of the lasting improve
ments and repairs, if any, made since said
time, and Report the same to the Court
with any matters specially stated, deemed
pertinent by himself or either of the par
ties, to be so stated-and the said Com
missioner is authorised to proceed in the
absence of either party, who having notice
of his primary appointment or subsequent
adjournments, shall fail to attend.
A Copy-Teste
DAVID HUNTER, C. B. c.
March Q, 1915.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1815-03-09
r For Sale,

A Lot of Timber Land, containing by
deed ne acres, situate on A mbres's Branch
a drain of Potomac River, on which there
is an abundance of Single, CooPers and
other valuable timbers not far distant
from MIR. John Milers' Saw mill, nearly
on the Bank Of said River. This Lot will
be sold low for Cash-as also two smaller
Lots, one adjoining the first, and the
other bounded by the Potomac lO6 poles,
will be shewn and the prices made known,
by application to
STEPHEN SNODGRASS
Berkeley County, March 9, 1915.
p. S have stout, able bodied Negro
Man, for sale or hire, accustomed to farm
ing.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1815-03-09
A Mill Wright wanted.
March 0, 1915.

The subscriber wishes to contract with
Man to repair his Merchant and Grist
Mills the ensuing summer. One who
can give satisfactory security for perfor-
nance of covenants will be preferred and
security will be given for the stipulated
prices Of repairs &c
STEPHEN SNODGRASS.
Clifton Mills, Berkeley County, Va
March 9, 1915
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1815-03-09
Last Notice.

All persons indebted to the subscriber,
in any way whatever, are requested to
come forward and pay off their accounts
on or before March Court Those failing
to comply with this Notice, will have their
accounts put in the hands of an officer for
collection, as no longer indulgence can be
given.
ABRAHAM GORRELL.
March 9, 1915.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1815-03-09
Five Dollars Reward

On Saturday night last was stolen from
our wagons in Martinsburgh, leading
blind bride, with strait stiff bit, with
straps and buckles from the top Of the
blinds, and links between tile two rings.
the rein TO which the line was Fastened. had
been split, torn open and tied--was also
stolen at the same time leather leading
line, almost new One dollar will be given
for returning the bride and one dollar for
the line, and the above reward for the APP
prehension of the thief
JOHN Mayors,
SAMUEL WxLSOT
March 9, 1916
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1815-03-09
Land to Rent.
One Plantation,

Lying on Tilehanse's Branch, near Murry's
Mill. containing four hundred and thirty
odd acres--Another PLANTATION, lying
on the Potomak river. at the mouth of Cher
ry's Branch, containing three hundred acres
There are convenient Dwellings ON each
Of those Plantations, and other improve
ments.
WILLIAM MORGAN.
February l6, 1915.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1815-03-09

40 tas members q tGs Protestant Episeo
Pa' 1@arch IA the County Of Bsrkeiey.
Ao 1t hath pleased Divine Providence to
senu Bishop to preside over the Church
~ virginia, whose zeal for its prosperity
1nOros confident expectation, that, by
Irvine assistance, he will be able to resus
o.'a'e It's languIshing state; and as il must
give real pleasure to every member to see
the success OF, and arouse their zeal to CO.
operate with him, in any measures he may
mink necessary to adopt for the prosperity
OF the Church and as one of the means
which he recommends for this purpose, is
The election of yestries in every County
ana Parish, where it hath not been already
done, would submit to your consideration,
the pFopriety of complying with the wishes
OF our worthy Bishop. in this particular, by
electing vestry in this County and pro-
pose that as full meeting of the members
OF the Church as possible, be held at the
Church in Martinsburgh, on Easter Mon
day next, for the election of Ves,ry,
Church wardens, Sc
VIM PENDLETON.
March g, 1915.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1815-03-09
March 9, 1915.

The parties to the above suit, are hereby
notified, that shall proceed on the 18th
day of May next, at the Clerks Office OF
Berkeley County, to carry the above order
into effect, at which time and place, the
parties are desired to attend with their wit
nesses and vouchers,
ALEXANDER COOPER,
Master Commissioner.
Narck Q, 1915.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1815-03-09
G- Notice is hereby given,

That, agreesbly TO the Act Of Congress, en-
titled " An Act 10 provide additional reve,
nues Tor defraying the expenses of Govern
ment, and maintaining the public credit, BY
laying duties on various Goods, Wares and
Merchandise, manufactured within the Uni
ted States" passed January Is. 1915, every
person who snail, after the 18th dav of
April, 1915, manufacture within the United
States, any of the herein after enumerated
articles for sale, is required to give bond
and pay the duty as specified in said act,
and to perform other duties, under penal
ties therein prescribed, viz,
On Pig Icon. per ton. one dollar
castings oflron, per ton, one dollar
and nifty cents
Bar Iron, per ton, one dollar.
Rolled or Slit Iron. per ton, one dollar
Nails. Brads and Spriss, other than
those usually denominated wrought,
per pound, one cent
Candles OF White Wax, or in part OF
White and other Wax, per pound,
five cents.
Mould Candles. of Tallow, or of Wax
other than White, or in part Of each,
per pound, three cents.
Hats and Caps, in whole or in part oil
Leather, Wool or Fur, Bonnets. in
whole or in part of Wool or Fur, il
above two dollars in value, eight per
centum ad valorem
Hats Of Chip or Wood, covered with
Silk or other materials, or not CO
vered, ifabove two dollars in value,
eight per cenium ad valorem.
Umbrellas and Parrasols, it above the
value of two dollars, eight per cen
tum ad valorem
Paper, three per centum ad valorem.
Playing and Visiting Cards, fifty per
centum ad valorem.
Saddles and Brides, six per centum
ad valorem
Boots and Bootees, exceeding five dol
lars per pair in vslue, live per cen
tum ad valorem
Beer, Ale and Porter, six per centum
ad valorem
Tobacco, Manufactured segars and
Snuff twenty per centum ad valerem
Leather, including therein all Hides
and Skins, whether tanned, tawed,
dressed, or otherwise made on the
original manufacture thereof, five
per centum ad valorem.
That the Manufacturer may be correctly
advised of the duties incumbent upon him
10 discharge, Copy of the said Act Of
Congress has been printed, which, with the
annexed forms of the statements required
from Manufactures, will be furnished to
him by the Collector, on demand
The Collector win also furnish, on de
nand, blank bonds, and such other blanks
rs will enable the Manufacturer to comply
With the several provisions Of the Law.
WILLIAM DAWSON,
Collector foi the 9th Collection
District of Virginia.
March 0, 1918.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1815-03-09

NOTICE is hereby given, that an Elec-
ton Will be held at the Court. House in
Marsinsburgh, on the second Monday in
April next, for the purpose of eecliag two
fit persons to represent the County Of Berke.
ley, and for one Senator TO represent the
Counties of Berkeley, Jefferson, Frederick.
Hampshire and Hardy, in the DeAt General
Assembly of Virginia one member
to represent the Counties Of Berkeley, Jef.
ferson, Hampshire and Hardy. in the next
Congress of the United States
God SAGE the Commonwealth
CHARLES ORRIcK,
Sheriff of Berkeley County.
Marck 9, 1915.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1815-03-09

Volcanic Eruption BY accounts from
Manila, lNortn Pacific OCEAN, dated Feb.
q, we learn that the most tremendous e,
ruption of the Volcano of Albay, province
ef Cumarine, took place on ,he last day of
January, aud the lava, &c. continued to be
thrown up for ten days; five towns were des-
troyed, and twelve hundred people persisted.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1815-03-09
For Rent,

THE House and Lot now occupied by Mr..
Levi Holliway, either for the term Of one
life or for shorter time If rented for a
few years, the rent will be taken in re-
pairs.
THOMAS LOCKE.
March 9, 1915.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1815-03-09

y,b;sh would otherwise have been rejected
a list Of the acts including every one, we
believe, tha. has been passed, will be found
in another part of the paper
Nat Int.
The Peace Establishment, after much
..opth fixed at ten thouSGad men, and a law
1assed accordingly.
The bill for an Extra Session was mega
we'd.
NEw-YoRK, Feb. IS.
The British sloop ofwar Fayourite, Capt.
Naude, sailed from Sandy Hook, at one
o'clock yesterday morning for England,
with ratified copy of the treaty OF Peace
The vote in the Senate on the compro-
mise by which they were to recede from
5000 to 10000 men, was. after its being
warmly opposed by Me- Froulen'in and Mr..
Smlth, and supported by Mr.. Blbb, Mr..
Klng and Mr Giles, decided as follows:
For the compromise Is
Against it
Benjamin Pond, Representative elected
to Congress from New York, having died
since his election, writ of election has
been issued to supply the vacancy SO oc-
casioned-
The Aigerines have declared war, it is
said, against Napoleon Bonaparte, and
have given strict orders to their cruisers
to seize the TX Emperor if possible
Ihe Dutch have fitted out a fleet to 90
against the Algerines, and unless they
surrender their seamer, whom they have
In bondage, hostilities are to commence.
Orders have been sent to Boston for
the immediate equipment Of the Iadepen-
denee "a, Commodore B4inbridge, for sea
probably for tne Mediterranean
A large expedition, it is said is imme
diateiy to be fitted out for the Nlediter
ranean, consisting of two 74s, 6 frigates.
sloops OF war, and other smaller vessels.
From the american Daily ddoert;ser.
SURGICAL
Pennsylvania Hospital, Cd Mo. 90, 1915
This day, DR.. Dorsey, assisted by DIR.
Hartshorne, in the presence of several Ply
sieians, and more than one hundred of the
medical students, who attend the practic of
the house. cut Wen from the back Of Ju-
liza Richard, poor black woman patient,
from Carlisle in Pennsylvania, aged about
forty-five years, the dimensions and weight
Of which were as follows:
CREAMY ference.
Two feet ten inches at the neck.
Three feet one and half inches at the
lower end, horizontally.
Three feet nine inches vertical, as sus-
pended at the neck.
1t was eighteen years growing and weigh
ed twenly i've pounds.
Volcanic Eruption BY accounts from
Manila, lNortn Pacific OCEAN, dated Feb
q, we learn that the most tremendous e,
ruption of the Volcano of Albay, province
ef Cumarine, took place on 'he last day of
January, aud the lava, &C. continued to be
thrown up for ten days; five towns were des-
troyed, and twelve hundred people persisted.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1815-03-09
Good Bargains of Houses
and Lots to be had,
IF APPLIED FOR SPEEDILY

THE subscriber offers to aell, on easy
terms, at private sale, all, or any one, or
more, of his
HOU SEES AND LOTS,
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1815-03-09
NEw.YoRK, Feb. eS.

Benjamin Pond, Representative elected
to Congress from New York, having dice
since his election, writ Of election ha,
been issued to supply the vacancy SO &C.
casioned.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1815-03-09

The Algerines have declared war, it i.
said. against Napoleon Bonaparte, anc
have given strict orders to their cruiser.
to seize the tx Emperor if possible.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1815-03-09

The Dutch have fitted out feet to @,
against the Algerines, and unless the,
surrender their seamer, whom they hav,
In bondage, hostilities are to commence.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1815-03-09

A large expedition, it is said, is imme
diateiy to be fitted out for the Mediter
ranean, consisting of two 74's, frigates
sloops OF war, and other smaller vessels.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1815-03-09

The Peace Establishment, after mucI
Hsalty between the two houses, was al
myth fixed at ten thousand men, and Law
uassed accordingly.
The bill for an Extra Session was mega.
1. I'D
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1815-03-09

Orders have been sent to Boston. 70
the immediate equipment of the Mdepen
dence "A, Commodore Blinbridge, for sea
probably for tne Mediterranean
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-03-30
RALasGH. March 21.

Three or four aousrs were burnt
in NeWl,ern on the Sih inst. on Pol
lok street. Mr.. I'hos. M'Lin was
the principal sufferer.
The schooner Resolution. with a
cargo Of Sugar ,.Ramsand siolasses,
arrived at Beaufort on the 9th inst.
prize TO the privateer Kemp Of
Baltimore.
The British ship Star. prize to the
privatcer surprize, Of Baltimore,
arrived at Charleston on the 10th
inst. Her cargo consists of 1880
bags sugar-5O2 bags Coffee, -
tubs Campher--2s7 bags saga
quantity of Sapan Wood. Napksens,
Cinnamons and Tortoise Shell.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-03-30
Bugt. Fed. Gas.
BALrIMeRa. March e5.


Arrived. prize brig Canada, Black
well. 7 days from Wilmington, N. c.
Game iuto the bay on Tuesday last
saw a light saip in the oSing stand
ing in--saw two men of wax beating
down from Tangiers. This morn
ing at o'clock whilst laying be-
tween Herring Bay asd Poplar ISL
and. heard dreadful explosion ia a
seuth westerly direction, resembling
the blowing up Of powder mill.
Also private armed schooner Per-
ry, Coleman from cruize. last from
the Delaware--saw nothing in the
Bay hut 3 coasters. 1 schooner, and
2 Sleeps, did not speak them.
Also, sIeops Syrep. Turner. from
N. York. and Eliza, Street, from n.
Haveu.-.M. C. IL. u.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-03-30


We understand that at respec-
's!iic meeting Of tue Freehoiders OF
Fairfax Coaajy. held at the Court
1'onse on Monday the 9oth inst. it
was unanimously resolved 70 support
hessrs. TX. Il. Foote, and ". III.
TaSaagh for the Assembly. at the
approaching election. We are not
authorised :. TO state implicitly. that
'aese gentlemen have consented 20
go on The bench as Candidates but
We feel satisfied that. should the
'0'ee oItpeir eeuutry select them as
msr representatives. their services
VIII not be withheld at a period, aud
" an occasion, SO impor,aat as the
Present.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-03-30

The annual meeting OF
the Ilble Society Of The District or Co.
iumbsa, Is to be held on Monday next.
at George Town. A Scrmsn uay be
expected, by the Reverend Wldam n.
Wiimer. at Fridge street chm CHI. Ser
vice commencing precisely at IL e'eieck
A. NJ.
March 80.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-03-30
Nm. III. FOOTE.
MARCH 26, 1915.

The United States' SEoop of War
Eperuier, JOHN Downs. Esq. cen.
mander. arrived at this port this
morning. in nine days from Savan-
nab. On the 18th inst. off 1ybee,
spoke Russian brig. one day from
Amelia, bound to Savannah. The
captain of tbe brig stated. that the
British forces left Cumberland and
Amelia on the 18th.
N. York Paper.