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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-09-20
" Office

EgY virtue of a Deed of Trust. executed TO me
a 3y John e. Bailey, bearing date the Sd day
OF June, 1872, and of record in the Court of
Charles City County, Tor the purpose of securing
to the representatives of john Waiburton and
William Allen, de.'d, the sum OF five hundred
ana sixty pounds, ten shillngs and SIX pence,
with interest and costs, as in said deed mentioned
IaoiH, on Thursday the 2lst instant,
proceed TO SELL at the Courthouse of Charles CITY
County, at public auction, to the highest bidder,
ior ready money, (or on such other terms as the
parties concerned may agree) the following REAL
rs ATE, lying in said county of Charles CITY,
VIZ IA Tract of Land and Plantation, called and
known by the name of Dockmsn's, containing
larse hundred and fifteen acres, more or less
together with the appurtenances Two undvi-
ded Shares in the Lands formerly belonging 10
david Merry, late of said county Of Charles City :
Between five and eight hundred acres of Land
purchased by said Bailey from Richard Allen
and the benefit Of lease of ten or twelve acres
OF Land, made By said Bailey to Samuel Leonard,
Tor ten years, at the rate Of ten dollars PSF an
nun or so much thereof as will be sufficient to
raise the aforesaid sum of money, with the in
terest and costs, or the balance thereof, which
may remain due on the day of sale
Such title will be made the p chaser or pur.
cbasers By the subscriber as is vested in him By
that trust, aforesaid
CARY WILKINSON,
Charles City County.
sept b. wtds
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-09-20
WEST-POTNT.
June

To distinguished friend who lately visited
West Point, the editor of the Register is in.
debted for The following description of that &C.
Zebra Ell post.
How often has the traveller occasion to
remark the incongruity of geographical de-
scriPtions, with the REAL appearance of
places which come under his notice =
From the manner in which DR.. Morse has
mentioned Vest Point, a stranger would
hardly expect to behold spot, where aw-
iul magnificence, romantic witness, and
august sublimity of scenery, rivet the at
tentiOn with mingled influence while sa-
ISOLATED recollection reviyes the DAYS long
past, when band of patriots here opposed
the sole barrier to the subjugation Of our
fathers. 1t is, indeed, spot formed by
nature to be the nursery ofheroes. AS its
name imports. it is a point of land on the
Western shore, OF the river Hudson sixty
miles from the city of New-Yorl and one
hundred from Albany. Viewing it as YOU
ascend the river, it appears to be nothing
more than rugged and almost inaccessi
bic PromontOry but having gained the
summit Of the bank, you are at once struck
with surprise and admiration at finding
yourself OH beautiful verdant plain. con-
tanning nearly eighty acres, and forming
the area OF an amphitheatre the one half
OF which i, encirclcl by the river. and the
Other by the lofty mountain upon which
stand the Wondering ruins of the old For
Putnam. From the centre of this area
looking up the river, the first object which
arrests the eve, is the towering and preci-
,Pitous mountain called the Cr0,U.s Nest 4:
whose rocky sides oyerhang the water, in
awiu! and terriiiCk GRANDEUR Opposite
to this, in the middle Of the river, as if Il
had been riven BY some cOnyuIsiyc throe of
rs parent mountain. from its original at.
tachmcnt, stands small. but beautiful is
land smiling in all the wild Insurance of
uncugIvatcd nature. Farther on. at the
distance Of ton miles, is to be seen the vii
lage OF .NtiJburg, name which will ava
ken, in tie revolutionary soldier. the re-
membrance OF other times. Beyond this.
the sight is bounded by a distant view Of
the C0tssiU mogntains, the highest in the
state. Thence casting the eye on the Eas-
tern shore Of the river and pursuing its
downward course, bleak and barren noun
tains, delightful valleys tceming with the
fruits OF industry, and here and there a
farmhouse pcepiug through the enJower.
-
The perpendicular height of this mountain
/ ascer'aucd by actual measurement, by one of On,
oiiieera at the Point, 3 lGl5. feet, above I've lc
80 = &c Ua,oF.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-09-20
re BRICK LAYERS AND AAKERs
$50 DOLLARS. REyyARD.

kESER1ED from Camp Pendletop. Ilanaver
~ COUNTY, three soldiers;
LS.8.4C OUTFITS, five feet four inches beh
DARK eyes, dark hair, salIow compleS:on, by bro.
iession q farmer, and was enlisted in North Caro-
lima. v VI VA q"
TUo'LlS .N71'CE, five feet eleven inches
high dark due eyes, Light nair, and by profession
q iarmer, and was enlisted in North Cafolpa.
JOHsF C.4RR, 1--WE feet ten inches high, %
years ofage, blue eyes, dark hair. ri, co,n%Ic,,
ION, was enlisted BY Colonel HoUiil,y. NORTH "a.
roiin', Surry county; it is expected that the above
deserteFs have gone the ~orte towards North "a.
rohna, andwhosoeyerw Jlapprehentl the above de.
serters, and deliver them to any officer in the
United States army, shall receive the above re-.
"srd-or FIFTY for -ither of lem.
JOH.N J'ENDLETON,
Ltett Sd Rife Rect.
NuENStJ' II
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FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD.

h2bltIED fT0m detachment o3hs Sd nm.
~ regiment sfatioUedin H1uo1er c5ipt, .Ctgfr
Of Yirginia, CH4RLE,S RHODES. s re-, B.,5
10 years If age, born in Orange Co7afg. NJ O.
mas dark yes, dark hair, Gayk co,vbciqo,. and
Cy frnfs hafter--lad on when he ofe.,-,cL hi,
7FJorH IL fsbroba5le he 7-iU seH his ut,jf,r,g tLs
br% oPbori7if. H9osuer 7y'H obbreicpd tfe gaiJ
Charles Rhodes and deiUer him to c7y ogcer in ne
C'1fed States army, eaH recc5re tie alone re,,arO
and SIreosona5ls eJbenccs.
J0H.N JENDLETON,
Lieut.. 81 RiGe Regi.
J'oie %. If
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PLASTER OF PARIS.
dJFU STORAGE.

1he Subscriber has for snie one b,,p9red
b1Trets Of GROUND PLASTER.
4 y can receive ON storage. in a Br,ck v-sr.
D d house, at Rockets, out Of the Wv or ere
ana Wen secured agairet robbery-ee,,si ,n,L,iE
70 eight hundred hhds. Of Tobareo, on lie
ground iioof, s'd q like quantity, on The second
story, Of heap, -four, &c. &C
ALEXANDER FELTON.
August 80. o.t
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-09-20
100 DOLLARS REWARD.

4 AESERTED from a Detachment Ru,ler mn cor,
:. mind, stationed II, Hanover County, t4vo
Soldiers Of the third Rife Regiment
JoHN.jTE.7.NES, 6 feet Aigh. Is year, are
grey eyes, dark hair, dark conb{eri5l and 6v aro-
lesson farmer rsas enlisted in Concord NORTH.
Carolina.
.EDWARD DIP, S feet s1incles higd, "a year,
81 aye hazle epes, dart hair, dark coablsrios, and
ny profession carpenter 79a5 enlisted in NORTH
Carolina
me GtoTe reTar5 ,vil2 be yt7,en fir ab1rehenR-
avg ne g6ore DeSerters AMI delivering them to am,
og7cer IN the United States army, or ftiy dollars
for either Of them,
JOHN PENDLETON,
Eieuf. Sd Rife Regt
June %. rs
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NOTICE

PENlE public are hereby cautioned from trading
= Tor or receiving BOND, executed by t.c
S'oDscrb;t in favor Of EH=qbefb Eser, (wio has
S,,'se 'hIrieo Borf,ef BaRgh,) rs an aetcrmin-
Tg9,7f-qS FgRDfE.
Araeia Sept $50; wlr
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-09-20
DRY GOODS.

DRY GOODS.
TIE subscribers are no,r receiving from The ships
BriAiG"t and Canton, direct from England,
FIFTY-FIvE PACKAGES OF
DRF GOODS,
Which they offerat private lie for few days,
after which, should they not be sold, they will
be sold at auction, after notice thereof is given;
they consist of the following articles:
. Cases DamasS Shawls,
Is Manchestry, Selyeteens and Cords,
9 Dimities,
JacEonet Canbricks,
/ Spotted Cambr:cks.
2 SaTsnetts,
3 Cotton Shifting,
Colorsd Muslins,
= Girghams,
9 Danasll rs an98-4,
Furniture Calico,
1 Elegant Comtcrpaues, 10D4 TO 154,
4 Elegant Callicccs,
Coarse, do.
is Bales Blankets,
Cases Cotton Hosiery,
9 Irish Linens,
j Toilenet Vesting.
Rarkaius, Dunlop 8, Copeland,
.qnctiOneerS
-Four elegant Floor Cloths,
. .s15 by 1913 by 1T--12 by 1918 by Is feet,
TWO HANDSOME
PHILADELPHIA .1L4DE GIGS,
WITH PLATED HARNESS.
P.,D. & G.
Sept. 9. If
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A COMFORTABLE, ard rery healthy
"a residence, aoithin eight miles Of Rich
nnond, may be obtained apon advantageous
terms, bp small; cESTEEL FAMILr. For
further information, apply to the PRINTER.
August IS. If
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TO HOUSE BUILDERS

YGViERE arc several vacant Lots, in very eli
d gible situation, belonging to the estate @.
Samuel Peasants, decd. Those inclined TO
build, can have them upon lease, at the expira.
ton OF which the improvements are to revert to
the estate. Apply to
WLLLLq.1T LOJTNES
Sept. 9. If
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@ Il L MO az.
r. JORD AN.

Watch and Clock-.InIcer,
eESpECTFULLY informs his friends and the
Ia public, that he has removed to bis former
stand Zone door above the Bank of Virginia, J
where he intends carrying on hi, business in ali
its branches. lie hopes by strict and constant
attention TO his business, TO merit share of the
patronage of generous public. He Will keep
constantly for sale, on moderate terms,
GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF
WATCHES, GOLD CHAINS, SEALS,
KEYS, &c. &c.
September 9. IF
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-09-20
n,OOO ACRES or LAND,
Lying in the State Of Kentucky ;
LAND FOR SALE.
LAND FOR SALE.
7saN seHthe L.7J1D II o7p lire on IL, Chesterfield
county, containing, by esanagiop,
SEVENTY-TWO ACRES.

s5iore or Less-YHe situation Is higA hcafby and
0sreea6te, and Improvements good for tie accom-
modatiss Of n moderate sized faa.ily Fran, f5is
RaHd, a'idfH The centre ofitt5o, Ihaue raised mp
=serdS Of 100000 btsIeis of CO.7L az 'diGcrcnt
feriodsfor the last fire years il has not been 4york
cd That II contains large bodice gterceicnt Cent.
there car be htfle doubt being bounded 6y JoIs
.Iiprc'fe, Canli8e mi Buck, on he .Norkh, me
Failing Creek on he East, and tie Failing Greek
Coal Mines, o'gied 6y H. Hrfh, on he Sonfh, c,rri
by the heirs Of r. Wooibfdge, on tie East.
IshaHreg,sre a5oueone.j ourth of Me b,ereIose
r1oneyin baHds Jar Hc balance tine 4yiV be gi7e,,
70 sat the bC5ascr, on tie asro7rit heinz safisfc.
foriH scared. TO oay am more a. 10 the E,fd.
prospect # c0dl, &C. 10 deemed pnuecessar1 no
ttose desiroRs % Purchase 7aiN doubtless 1ie.s ME
fTobertJ-fhcy rIK tlcase obbiy tn me on IRE TIRE.
spiscs. J'HO3fbSOV' HTTTAr5, ~
Ctcsferfeid, .Hqyt7 n
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-09-20
Sept. 6.
THE SUBSCRIBER

HE SUBpCKIBER
H AVING declined business in the Mercantile
~ line, will devote his attention exclusively to
CO,1EsUSSION BUSINESS.
He has several good Yards on the Basin and Canal
which he will lei for the deposit ofCosls. Also,
Lot enclosed, lying on both sides of the Canal
near heupPer Lock, for the reception of PLANK,
Scantling, SC.
lie will receive proposals until the first day of
June next, for tire building of from twelve TO six.
teen three story Brick Store and Lumber Houses
at the waters edge, on the Basin and Canal. ON
ground rent or lease. The advantages those
building sites possess, render them worthy the
attention of merchants and others, possessing
capital. ARCHELAuS HtJGUFS
April H. w6m
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.9urast 16.
NO TOE.

" U II G p.
|" A petition will be presented by
Ssundry inhabitants of Hennco and Gooch-
land counties, to the General Assembly at
IT'S next session, praying the passage of a
law, Incorporating company authorised
to render Tuchahoe-creeli navigable.
August 9. IF
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-09-20
PUBL {SHED
ON WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS,
By JOHN BURKE,

-Four. Dosrs 6el,zv the BcH Tavern az Four Dollars
per ann,tnn, PAID in advance.
Gys advertisements inserted at the usual
price, and promptly attended TO.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-09-20
Sept. g..
VALUABLE LANDS FOR SALE.


TENIIE s1tgsciJer nil sell 1895 acres Of vah,aJle
4 Land, in the comfy Of Culpepper, ling on the
sGst and zuest side IF Fiat Run, Hghlv Improved
-nfh 5r6ldiry,, orchards and nlend97Us. TIE tract
mil be di,dccd INFO four lots 10 suit Purchasers;
giving neai'yGr equal quantity Of ,neado7o ground,
7v0Od land, and 7c,ittr, 10 each lot. II les about
ten miles 6eiOV Caipepper courthouse, jfpe miles
from SteUeusbury, fTpsnty-eight miles from Frede-
7icisburg, SsTty miles from the city Of Washington
ami .9IerGndsa, al ninety miles from the city Of
RicInioni; in ricl and pobuIo',s nsighborhood.-
Tie soil ic particularly adapted to The culture of
wheat, corn, and tobacco and NIL produce errel-
Gat Gmothy, and rel and Tvhite elorer, 7itiom the
aid Of Plaster Of Paris; tie III the clover is much
Improved by the application Of Plaster, from The
experiments that haze been made ISisldI the land
be sold, tie purchaser mag be furnished 1sitt from
27vo 10 three hundred barrels Of c.ra, seventy head
Of sheep from haT 10 three q@GreT. 5looded .Heri-
oS, fly head Of hogs Ell ht good 1Uork horses, t7vo
coke Of orcil, Sererai high bredmdres and COILS and
plantaticfi utensils Of erery description. The land
adjoining on tie S,h, thar elegant seat Of CAPTAIN
John 1Homs, and the north, that Of Charles Car
ter, esq. There is Il uah-s6ie Sulpher Spring in
che vicimy Of fhis farm, on capt. John Ihom's
PIaatation) 7phoes ecac! in curing diseases o ia
T'ious kinds, has been ctisD established beyond
doubt There about fl0O haindied acres Of n,ea-
dom lard on this fITm, thirty acres Of .ohich are
laid Glonn in timothy, aud about ten an ciOUer-
There may be t1ro hundred Gndfty bushels q zsaeat
seeded this fan, on fresh md mararedland. Should
che hnd not be soldbejcre the 1st Of October net, ii
7ciH6e rented0u 10 siGt ssRauts. Shouldh be soid,
one fth of ht purchase money viii Be erbected n
be paid, 1Ulen the deeds are made; a credit FIR the
balance .vil DC aTo7sed in far annual Payments,
6earfng interest fran tie date. "A morgage or deed
oftrust zviH be required, 10 secure he payment n
che purchase money. PROPERTY in or near Rich
.n0nd, o. goag Negroes, al fir 1GlaafiO'b 1yiH
be received IN part payment.
For terms, atpiy to capt. John IHom John Sfro-
Rsr, esquire, ef CWl5epter county, u Mr.. Thomas
DeFsleg, 7eo resides the farm, o., to the s,t5scri
Der, 7s!D, also. cgcrs for sale
f1,OO0 ACRES Or LAND,
Lying in the State of Kentucky;
S3sstler with err min Proved OTIS in tie city Of
WGshitgtou, elsibLy situated, and one Lot tn tie
Sans city, Handsomely IMPROVED, and NOW ia the &C.
c1ibGney cfoGpt Crab. rs 10 tie ter7as on .ygich
This latter ttoperty moy be btcciased, enquire Of
c1f Sa7,uel " Sraliasoed, efthe city 0 W1ashbtg-
tdH, o. .fAe subscriber.
NICHOLAS VOSS.
July 76. IF
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T TO HOUSE-KEEPERS.

Sept. 9.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1815-01-12

wish to sell Plantation, lying abous
8 miles above the mouth of Back Creek
ana near Potomac river, conta ming AGO
acres-Principalls in the most valuable
kinds Of timber, such as white oak, poplar.
pine. &c. which renders it Of the fret i'm
portance, it being in the immediate neigh
bourhood Of good Saw Mill, and con-
tlguous to the river--about 80 acres ara
cleared, and i has upon it at least so acres
that would make the most valuable kind Of
meadow.
| also wish to sell Farm Of good quality.
situate near the Falling Waters, adjoining
the lands of Edw'd. R. Foreman and Others,
containing $50 acres, about one half clear.
ed, and in good cultivation the other
half remarkably heavy timhered There
are on this land two small comfortable
Dwelling Houses, two veryexcellenl springs
of water, and many other improvements,
For terms apply to.
JOSEPH FOREMAN
JAN l2. 1915.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1815-01-12

= -
Extract Of a letter to a gentleman IN Bal
timore, dated Washingtoa. Jan 5,rl8l5.
'.-The want of confidence and con
cert--the acknowledged imbecility--the
profigste waste of what little means are
possessed-the several attempts to vote
down the Constitution, &c &c have, Think,
prepared the minds of majority Of Con-
gress for reform. Some. talk, in loud
whiGpers, of call on the President to re-
sign; but whether, in case of his refusal.
any large porlion of tie Democrats will
pledge themselves to support the talked of
impeachment, ] cannot yet determine
However, think you will be much sur
prised very soon by an explosion here
That it may be in full harmony, as relates
to the efficient force, and tend to benefit
the nation, there is every reason to hope
We must have peace, by the present, or
through change of administration.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1815-01-12
For Rent.

The subscriber has for rent, two Plan
tations lying at the mouth Of Back Creek
ana on the Potomac river; on one of them
is an excellent Saw Mill, now id operation J;
On the two farms are about ESQ acres
cleared, about $50 of which is the fret
rate bottom land-Thers are good build.
ings on each Farm. so that they would
suit well Tor two Tenements, They will
be rented either together or separately,
as may best suit those who apply Pos
session may be had Immediately, OF on tho
LIST OF April next For terms apply To.
JOSEPH FOREMAN.
Jan. l2, 1915
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1815-01-12
Take Notice.

In the month of August last, employ
ed Abraham Marlatt, of this county, to
rerform tour of militia duty as a sub
stitute in my place, and paid him the
whole sum stipulated for, except note of
hand for ten dollars---and whereas the said
Marlatt refuses to deliver to me the dis
charge he obtained for the performance Of
said tour, hereby forewarn all persons
from purcha sing from him, or taking an
assignment on the said note, as am deter
mined not to pay it, until the said discharge
is delivered to me.
6BISHA yANMETRE.
Berkeley County, Jan. l2, 1914.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1815-01-12
Notice

IS hereby given, that the Collector Of the Reve-
nue. for the 9th Collection district OF Va win attend
At his Office in Winchcster, every day Sunday
excepted) until Saturday the 18th January, 1916
AT Lanes tavern IN Benyville. on Monday the
10Th January, 1915, from 10 O'Clock, A. M. unth
2 o'clock, PM.
AT Kerchevals in New Town, on Tuesday the
10th January, 1915, from 10 O'Clock, A. NJ until
2 O'Clock, PM.
AT Fulton j, ayern in Charles Town, on Thurs
day the 18th January, 1915, from 10 o'clock, A.
M until O'Clock, Pm.
AZ Williamson's Tavern at Harper's Ferry, on
Friday the 18th January, 1915, from O'Clock, A.
M until O'clock, p. M.
At James Tavern in Shepherd's-Town. On Mon
day the 22d January, 1915, from 10 o'clock, A, M.
until 2o'clock, y. NJ.
At Crahan's Tavern in Msrtinsburgh, on Tues
day the sd January, 1878, from 10 O'Clock, A. NJ
until o'clock, p. M.
Al Daniels Tavern in DarkesvilIe, on Wednes-
day the 24tf January, 1915, from 10 o'clock, a. M.
until O'Clock, Pm
At in Cerrard's-Town, on Thursday
the 25.h January, 1915, from 10 o'clock, A. M
until O'Clock, D. NJ. and during the remainder OF
the month at his Office in Winchester,
For the purpose receiving the entry of Carriages
with the harness used therefor, agreesby 70 an act
Of Congress passed the 18th day Of Dec. 1914,
which entry is thereby required TO be made, as well
in cases where Carriages have been entered uBdeg
the late act passed July 81. 1913, as where they
had not been so entered, for failing TO do which q
penalty Of double the amount Of the duty imposed
BY the Act ofthe 18Th December 1914 viii Be IN
cured.
WILLIAM DAWSON.
colr, Rev 9Th district, Va.
Collectors oGee. ism IL, 1915.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1815-01-12

SrRAYED from the subscribers farm
on the Potomac River, below the mouth OF
Opeck on creek some time in April or May
last. a WHITE HEIFER, with some red
along her sides, three years old, supposed
to have red ears, and marked thus, crop
and hole in the right ear, and an underbit
and hole in the left, will give gene
rous reward and all charges if brought home
or information givea that can get Der q
gain EDMOND naNDhLH
January l2, 1915.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1815-01-12
Public Sale.

Will be sold at public sale on Friday the
Goth inst. at the subscribers residence, one
and half miles from Shepherd's. Town on
the road leading to Charles Town, good
road Wagon, Horses, Cows. Sheep and
Hogs, Farming implements, Household
and Kitchen furniture, and sundry other
articles.
Nine months credit will be given on
bond and approved security. The sale will
commence about ten o'clock p. M.
JOHN FILES.
Jan. 10, 1878.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1815-01-12
ESTRAY.

Taken up by the subscriber, living near
Marunsburgh, ON the i7th Dec. last, ass
Estray Bull, of q red and white colour, a
white spot ON his fore shoulder and white
streak across his rump on each side to the
hoofs, and white belly, his right ear
sloped off at the top, and appraised to l2 I.e
dollars The owner is desired to provo
property, pay charges and take him away.
N. MICHAEL THALTERS.
jan IL, 1915
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1815-01-12
New Orleans. Dec. I6. IsI

New Orleans, Dec. l6, 1914
SlR,-Intelligence reached this city last
Monday of q British leet Of from IS to 40
saii ofyessels Of various descriptions, trans
ports included, having appeared of Ship
Island, near the bay of ST Louis, under
command las is supposedly of Admiral
Cochrane, who lately left the Chesapeake.
The force on board of these vessels may be
estimated at 5000, part being black troops
from Jamaica. The enemy since their ar
rival have been engaged sounding the
INHERENT passes, with view to the de-
earkaticn oftheir men. The nature Of the
country will render the experiment hazard
Gus. small hotilla of FIVE gun boats and
sch. have unfortunately fallen into their
haLds, after severe contest and great loss
TO them Of men. This leaves them with.
out check upon the lakes, except from
the fort at Petite Coquille commanding
the passage Of the Rigolettes and the fort
ST. Jean at the mouth Of the bayou Of that
name, neither of which are consi Tered very
defencible. Rumour states that the squad
ron has been reinforced. Fresh vessels
probably have and will continue to arrive.
ltwouid be presumption to predict the re.
suit of an invasion, but appearances justify
the expectation ofits not being Intellectual
ly resisted.
The report by the Balize boat last even
ing is, that the brig Herald had appeared
off the Bar, and sent an armed boat to the
block-house, and taken five of the pilots.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1815-01-12
SI1 cEYTS REW4RD

Ran away from the subscriber some
time in September last girl named
Polly Ray, bound to me BY the Court of
Berkeley County, is about 10 years old
took with her sundry clothing, not par
ticuiariy rscollected The above reward
will be paid, but.no thanks for returning
her. CATHARTNE STRdYER.
Jan. l2, 1915.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1815-01-12
RICHMOND. January 8.
Kopement Of y. S. Troops

Nouement of q. 5. 1FooPs
We were highly gratiied this morning. Z,
by the yiew Of about 700 U S. troops "a toll
battalion of Rifiemen and 200 iniantryl-
Never have we seen finer materials for an
army, than the men composing this corps.
North aud South Carolina have the erea''
Diminishing this handsoms accession 10
sur northern army.