Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-03-09
From the New York Statesman


Penelope Denny, he mentioned the un-
der petticoat of Mrs. Bailey, of Ston-
niagtan, instead of Grotton, the scene
of her patriotic heroism. Mr.. Barber,
her next door npishbor, might have corr
rected Mr.. P.) The introduction of So
singular an article in Congressional
debate, might excite smile, unless ac~
companird by an explanation. In 1914
when Commodore Decatur's squadron
was blocksAed by Commodore Hardy,
-stonington was attacked by the enemy,
and gained immortal honor by repulsing
them. Attacks were also threatened on
New London and Decatur, daily. night
", and hourly, either in earnest OF by
way Of harassing diversion On one &C.
casion. the hostile ships were within half
an hours sail of New London. The
forts and lines were manned there and
AT Groton. half lie distant on the OPP
posite side of the river. In the urgency
Of the case. two Is or % Founders which
were unoccupied. were taken by the ci-
tizens not on duty and mounted on an
old breast-work. and measures taken TO
furnish ammunition for them. In the
constant state of alarm that existed the
dry goods had been removed from the
stores. and the clothing from the houses
in The village, for fear of repetition of
IT'S fate in 1891, when it was burnt and
plundered Paper being found insnffi-
Gent for cartridges. flannel was sought
for. and verv little found In this critical
emergency. with the enemy almost with
in gunshot. Mrs Railv, wife of Capt E.
l1ah BAILEY. postmaster, genuine
daughter Of seventy-six, who had re-
manned firm at her post. loosened and
kicked off her flannel, bidding them take
il i'll defence Of her country. and If any
other garment would be of service, they
might have that also. Major Smith. pre-
sent high sheriff of the county. gave his
drawers for the same purpose, The pet
ticoat, however, was not made into ear
tridges by the gallant volunteers. who
made standard of it. declaring they
would fight under It to the last drop of
their blood. rather than strike it to the
enemy, President Monroe. on bis tour
through Connecticut. was introduced to.
Mrs Bailey, and told The story. which
was also repeated to LAFAYETTE on his
visit TO that place and seeing the heroine
Of the anecdote.
We have file Of the official Gazette
Of adrid down TO the Goth December.
1t is altogether negdtige az to informa-
ton about Spanish affairs; but abounds
with intelligence Of the mseries and dis
orders of Our unhappy continent 1t de-
plores particularly, the wre chpd fate of
Mexico, Colombia and the Provinces Of
La Plata; and exhibits under the head
of-'united States of America, Wash
ington. October IS, y melancholy pic,
ture OF the horrible depravity and wild
anarchy of t people of this union 1t
repeats the assertion of London paper,
that President Adams had declared the
invitation to send commissioners to the
Congress of Panama. and thereby exas-
perated his political enemies, the outra-
geous Republicans.--.Nut. Gazette.
"UaqHenchable fret is fact
worthy OF notice, that the ruins of the
ire in Cont street. which occurred on
he night of November 9th. now more
han three months, are sfiIl smoking.
he cause is probably found in the con-
Dc rable quantities Of sea coal, used in
torres de>t oyed; and w III was buried
der the crumblng wan and falling
imber Boston Traye!ier.