Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-11-28
OGDENsBURG, Nov. ~, 1888. Z
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OcpENsBURG, Nov. 10, 1888. I
9o'cock, p. M.
Friend Weed.-I snatch few moments
time to give you notice Of the proceedings
in this place to-day. This morning our
citizens were aroused by the news that
two schooners, loaded with Canadian Pa
triols were laying in the river opposite
this place, with the intention of attacking
Prescott, and also that another Band of
about two hundred had taken possession
of the steamboat United States.
A bout 8 o'clock the steamer left the
wharf for the purpose oil towing off the
two schooners which had both run a.
ground. One however, got off without
assistance, and run on to the Canada side
and landed about 200 men about mile
below the Fort. The British steamboat
Experiment put out after the L. States, and
fired several shots at her. only one struck
the boat, and killed worthy young man
OF this place.
The British Steamer ranged alongside
the other Schooner which was aground
and fired IA broadside into her, without
however doing any damage except to her
rigging. The Schooner returned the hre
and killed six men. The last Schooner
has Just been got off, and is now prepar-
ing to go over. The people on board
express themselves determined to take the
fort before morning. Doubtful however
though there is rumor in town that the
Canadian people are hockng to the stan
dard raised there in great numbers.
Our place is In great excitement, and
no business has been done to-day. The
mail closes suou, and must close If any
thing important is done will write TO you
| further by -morrow's mail.
Yours in haste, A. Il. JAMES.
The Ogdensburg Times of the 18th
has the following additional items respect
ing this movement:
3 O'Clock, P. M.-The rebel forces oc.
cupv a wind mill about mile below Pres.
colt, and it is understood that there is an
other body above who have taken up al
bridge, and stand prepared TO defend them
selves.
The afternoon has been quiet so far
Small boats are constantly crossing with
men and arms.
We have most favorable location for
observing the movements, as our window
affords full view OF Prescott and the nj
yer above and below, for TWO or three
miles. Prescott is unusually quiet THIS
afternoon. We have hardly seen mo-
wing being in The streets or about 1t.
O'Clock. P. M.-Arms and amunI1
ton appear to be abundant. The schooh1
ers have placed themselves near INC
wharf on which the Windmill stands.
body of loyalsts, reported 400, are on
the march from Rockville, ~ miles a.
bove this) to meet them, and if the Parue1
have an appetite for cold fighting, VIZ
may expect important events soon.
Correspondence of the N. Y. Courier Enquirer
STEAMER TELEGRAPH, I
OF Ogdensburg, Nov. IA.
A battle has been going on with vaneu
success, under my eye, on the oppos"a
side, little below Prescott, between II
party of lawIess invaders and the ioy't
troops, mostly militia. After conleS. -
several hours, the combatants sePaiue',
the invaders occupying strong slon1
mill, and the latter retiring TO Inc 'o'' ''1
village. -, so,e,aIl
Colonel WoRrH has seized sesefaa
steamboats and two vessels loaded VIII
arms. &C.. and sent them guaroeo
Sackett's Harbor, whence more lfooI
are expected and another armed si 1sanJ
boat. These, presume, will be place
between the combatants and our shore rh
Wba, is te follow, God only knows .;rn
whole country on both sides OF the i''
is in a state of excitement. ;des
The loss has been great on pom
Several English officers have fallen len inv,
Not a man, save three, joined the ' e"
ders ola Province, in which, Inc io
had permitted themselves to be PerSusO