Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1830-04-01

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DInp. at Worthington. Mass Cd inst Mai.
Samuel Burlington, aged about 10. lie WAS
Lieuten ant in the Revolutionary Army
When the insurgents under Daniel Shays on
the 25th OF January, 1887, maIchedto attack
the troops under General Shepard, stationed
near the public building in Springfield, Capt
Burlington was sent to inquire what Shays
wanted Capt Burlington S account Of the
conversation between himself and Shays was
published; the following ia an extract:
ssGen Shavs advanced with his sword in
his left hand drawn his pistol in bis right
hand. and famiiarIv asked me-, how are you,
Buthngtoae replied. you see ana hero in
TO destroy: he rejoinsd, If You ara in defence
OF that country, wo are both defending the
same Cause, | added, | expect We shall take
very different parts before night; he said the
part he should take, would be the hill, on
which the arsenal and public buildings stood;
told him if he attempted it, he would meat a
warm reception, he asked, Will they tireg /
replied, they undoubtedly would; he answer
3D. that was all he wanted. When the insur-
gents had advanced within one hundred rods
of our line, was sent again, IN Company with
MIR Lyman, Gen. Shepard's aid / told them
Gen.Shepard lid me tell Shays he was posted,
not only by the authority of his State, bal by
Congress- and that he should defend the
post at all hazards / was again sent with
R1r Lyman 10 observe their motions, and to
tell them If they advanced five feet, they
would rs fred on; they said it was adj they
wanted, and Immediately gave orders, march
on, march on
Every body knows the result. The insur-
gents did "march on" Gen, Shepard ordered
the cannon to be discharged so as to over
shoot them; as this had no effect, the shot
were directed through the colsmn and threw
them iato confusion and they fed with great
precipitation. Three were Killed on the spot,
and one was MORALLY wounded who died
soon after.---.Ne'c Hampshire Gas.
SpThe Cd Letter of John r. Cooke, ad
dressed to the people of Frederick and JEFF
ferson counties, has been unayoidably post
poned this wesk--it shall be attended TO in
our next.
BrYas1-In the present number OF Tuscaro-
ra, inserted on our outer form, for the word
correct" in the Tabular statement, No. V.
read "incorrect," Auditors statsRsnt--for
"I7" read "14."
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N0IiCE--Havings sustained considerable
AZ loss by fire on the 18th inst some of my
customers might suppose that my business
might b. stopped thereby for short time;
bat this will inform them that it has net been
the case, with the exception of only few
days after The disastrous occurrence took
place. have
GOOD STOCK OF LE.8THER
on hand, wherewith am ready to supply my
friends and customers at all times. and hero
by humbiy solicit their continuance as Gus
toners and friends for the future, as shall
always endeavor to merit share of patron
age. | continue 10 pay cash, as usual, for
HIDES and SKINS; also wish to purchase
a large quantity of CIIESNUT-OAK BARK,
the ensuing bark season, for which | will also
giFe cash | must also remind those that
know themselves indebted to me to come
forward and mako prompt payment, other
wise their papers must be transferred, as nav
present situation will not admit OF any longer
Indulgence.
iremaia the publie's humble servant.
G. DEVINNEY.
Martin sbargs March %, 1880 /