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Baltimore, was on his march to that place, ’
but that they had suddenly diverged to
Nottingham, and were probablv re-em
b rkiug. That the reinforcements to
Winder had halted, and a part of them or
dere-d to the cTtv. BEWARE—BE
WARE AT RICHMOND.”
At a Meeting of the Committee of Vi- ,
gil.mce, on Sunday, the zitb August, .
1814.
PRESENT,
„ Joseph Dean, Joseph Thompson, Wil
liam Herbert, Matthew Robinson and
Thomas Vowell.
This meeting oeing railed at the request
of the Chairman, Cliarles Simms, who,
with Edmund J. Lee and Jonathan Swift,
are gone as a flag to the British fi igatesoff
the fort, now in their poflVffion :
Resolved, That two expresses be pre
pared to wait on General Hungerford from
Virginia, or anv other officer commanding
troops, informing them that the town had
no artillery, or any military force to pro
te'\it, and that they intend to surrender
it at discretion—and. therefore, think it
injurious to iotereff of tlie town for
any troops to-CJpser at this time, being un
der the direction of the civil authority ;
. and that a copy of this minute be handed
to each of the expreffts.
THOMAS VOWELL,
Chairman pro. tent.
Extraß of a letter to the Editor, dated
St. Mary’s County, Maryland Aug. 10.
“ I saw an account in the papers that
Mr. Kilgour of this county was on board
- the Admiral’s (liip, and that he was in
formed there would be a Peace or Armis
tice in lei's than 30 clays. I have lince
been on board the Admiral’s (hip and con
versed with several officers, who expressed
a great deiire for peace, but were in hopes
they should burn Baltimore firft, and seize
the President. This conversation I heard
in the officer’s apartment, where I went to
fee a relation who is on board. As soon
as 1 was recognized, they were (ilent, but
alked me many qutftions about Richmond.”
THE BRITISH FORCE.
We think proper to remind the reader
of the following article, fome days since
publilhed. It will call light upon the
number, and description of General Ross’
troops 1
Halifax, Auguff r.
TROOPS FOR BERMUDA:
Arrived on Saturday, H. M. brig l’Es
pois, rapt. Duff, from Bermuda, in 7 days.
Passenger, col. Douglas, 98th regt. H. M.
Blips Paftolus and Prirnrofe, arrived at
Bermuda, 23d ult. from Bordeaux, which
place they left the 2d June, in co. with a
fleet of trailfnorts, having on board the 4th,
44th and 84th regts. 5 companies of ar
tillery and one of artillery drivers, under
the command of Gen. Ross—parted from
them on the 26th June, Sir A. Cochrane
’ was Hill at Bermuda, but would lea v e the
ifldiid immediately after the arrival of the
above troops from Bordeaux for fome part
of the American coast. Another ‘regi
ment was expefted at Bermuda from Gib
raltar.
Additional Troops for Canada.
Yefferday H M. S. Erne, the hon. capt.
Napier, from Bordeaux, 42 days—failed
from the Garonne 16th June, in co. with
H. M. ships York and VVngeur, and 43
fail of transports, bound to Quebec, having
on board between 6 and 7000 troops, un
der the command of (Jen. Kempt ; parted
from them on the 24th ult. at the entrance
of the St. Lawrence. At the time of the
Erne’s departure from Bordeaux, Lord Hill
was momently expefted there to embark
for Canada, where it was generally un
derflood lie is to command the troops.
LAST NIGHT’S MAIL.
A gentleman arrived last evening, who
comes from Baltimore, and palled through
the American camp—he fays that the brave
Barney is not dead, but is wounded, is now
on Parole, and returned to Baltimore—
The Britlh were said to be in much less
force than had been rt presented—that in
the aftion at Bladenlburg. the militia had
principally retired on the firfl fire of the
enemy’s platoon—when the front was
cleared. Com. Barney with his fix piece*
and the Balt. Volunteers on his flanks fir’d
upon them—his artillery gave three fires,
■which made considerable havoc, when the
enemy formed close column and charged
baytanet, in a run, upon him—His artille
ry was taken, and Gen. Winder was put
on the retreat. He parted through Walh
ington, where there was a fmalt fkirmilh
with the enemy. The enemy with the
principal part cr his force remained at
Bladenlburg, while a column of one thou
sand five hundred entered the city. The
Prefideut continued in the a&ion, until
the retreat commenced.
The fame gentleman dates, that Gene
ral Armflrong was seized by the populace
of Fredericktown, who were about to hang
him; but he was rescued by the civil au
thority. We presume lie henceforthceas
es to be Secretary of War.
The British fleet were before Alexan
dria—and would levy contributions of
fl .ur and tobacco. VVe calculate that
they have very few troops on board.
The Britilh troops that had been to Walh
ington, had arrived at Marlborough to
take fliipping.
ExtrrS of a letter from a gentleman,
to his fiend in this city , dated
Dumfries. Ang. 29th, 1814.
“Sir—l reached Stafford court-house
on Saturd y morning, where this line of
(lages was intercepted. By the aid of the
contractor, I got a liorfe to this place, and
.although every exertion has been made to
’ get on further, it has proved Impotent— j
I go on to-day for Waldington in the mail
itage if it ffiould come on.
“ The Capitol of a brave, free and po
pulous nation was taken by about 3000
British forces, and the President’s lioufe :
i and the Capitol were burnt by about 50 I
j men, while Admiral Cockhurn rode tri
umphantly through the (beets, enjoying
with transport our national degradation,
j But this is not all. Fort Walhington.
| that ought to have made as I am told, if
a valiant resistance had been made, a seri
ous deduce, either furrenderea at discre
tion, or was intentionally blown up after ,
the guns were spiked, without a single )
diftharge ; and both officers and men re- j
treated to Alexandria, in a complete state 1
of intoxication. All the funftionarias are
greatly cenfined and vilified, but Ann
ftrong is held in the utmost abhorrei.ee.
’Tisfaid that Cockhurn planned the I’cheme
and Ross executed it. Private property
of every kind, except Gaines’s printing
materials, held facied and inviolable.
“ The Prefid.-nt, Secretary of State and
Navv, are at Washington. Gen. Arm
ftrang is miffing, hut certainly is not a
mong the valiant ffain. The enemy have
fallen down to Marlborough. I have giv
en you the fafts attendant on this I'uccef?-
ful attempt of the foe* which will ever be
viewed as a national calamity on account
of the fligma it affixes to the American
name.
“P. S—A report has just reached this
place that fome soldiers hung up Arm
ftreng in Fredericktown, Maryland.”
Charleston, Sept. 5.
LATEST FROM THE ENEMY.
ExtraS of a letter from Richmond da
ted August 30.
“ The'only particular accounts we have
from laft night are, that Fort
Warbur g h a ving been given up, without
firing x Alexandria had surrendered
at disc> 5 to Admiral Cochburn’s fleet.
The fo H >hich had po(fission of Wash
ington taken the Bladenlburg road,
and, ‘vas generally supposed, with the
intenti p-of embarking ; though Baltimore
may ll_„ possibly be the next point where
we may hear of them, here every thing
is in confufion, companies are continually
pouring in born the moft distant parts of
the date, to protest the capital—in a few
days I have little doubt Richmond will
have 15 or 20,000 Virginians underarms
! for her protection ; a circumstance highly
creditable to the flute.”
— Mmwm u—mwi ‘mmmmv* ippj titt- -
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Habamtaft:
\ THURSDAY, September 8, 1814*
, i
On the 25th ult. there was a meeting of
the Directors of the Banks in New-Yoi k,
the purpose of their meeting was to sus
pend the pay ing out of fpreie.
Large detachments of Militia from N.
Jersey, have been ordered to be Rationed
at the Heights of Neverfink, for tlie pro
tection of that part ol Jersey. A large
force is also Rationed at Harlem Heights,
j New-York. *
! A letter from Philadelphia of the 26th
ult. Rates that the people there are all up
in arms, and the line of march for Balti
more will be taken up tomorrow morning.
Commodores Rogers, Perry and Por
ter, with 400 men have arrived at Balti
more.
i The Governor of Maryland has appoint
ed Major General Smith to the esmmand
of all the military forces of the State, and
large requisitions have been made for the
protection of Baltimore.
Gen. Stanjbury, Major Pinckney, Capt.
Sterrett and Com Barney are wounded,
but their wounds are not conceived danger
ous.
1 The Boflon Palladium of the 23d ult.
states that the Corvette Adams, capt.
Morris, had arrived at Camden, the day
before—(lie made fix prizes during her
cruise, which Ihe destroyed—herprifoners
and sick are lent on Ihore.
The National Intelligencer Extra Sheet
of the 30th ult. received last eveniug, fays
the enemy took poftdfion of the Capital on
Wednesday the 24th and evacuated it on
the night of Thursday the 25th de
flroying the interior and combuflible parts
of the Capitol, the President’s Houle, and
the Public Offires—the Navy Yard was
burnt by our own officers.
! The Prelident of the United States
was not only aftive during the engage
ment which took place with the enemy,
but had been exerting himfelf for two or
three days previous, and has been person
ally aCtive ever since. Every one joins
in attributing to him the greatefl merit.
I The enemy’s veflels now lie off Alex
andria, about fix miles below this city, and
by fome are supposed to menace it. We
, are prepared to meet, and we hope to re
’ pel them.
I Private property was in general ferupu
loufly rei'peCted by the enemy during his
’ flay in the city, with the exception of two
or three houses burnt, because guns were
I fired from them on the enemy. Ihe Of
'ficeofthe National Intelligencer, besides
i these, was the foie except ; on.
The officers of government are now all
at this place, and about resuming in their
ordinary course all the funCfions of gov
ernment, to which a momentary interrup
tion has been given by the sudden incur
sion of a strong force of the enemy.—
This event, however it may have produced
considerable loss to the Public, much loss
to a few individuals, among whom are our
ielves, and great anxiety to alidades, can
produce no serious effect, either on the gov
j emment, or on the community generally'.
The inconvenience, though serious to us
and those who have bravely fled to our
fuccour, to the people of the United States
w'rll be momentary; the loss to tlie pro
; prietors of the city, (those excepted whole
j property was deflroyed) was very trivial.
The only serious effect is the stigma
which this event will tn-celfarily, we do
not fay juflly, affix on the national char
after. ‘I hat ffain can only be effaced by
future vigor and unity of aftion. In
what manner these ffiould be exhibited, is
a point we shall leave for future elucida
tion— Nat. Intelligencer,Aug. 30.
1 ALDERMEN ELECTION.
The Annual Election for fourteen Al
dermen to represent this City’, took plate
on Mondav last—on counting out the
votes the following gentlemen were duly
elefted:
ALDERMEN.
Wm. B. Bulloch
- Robert Mackay
George Jones
Thomas Bouvke
Jacob Herflimatl
Matthew VhAlhfter
Edward Harden
T. U. P. Charlton
John B. Norris
** Alex. S. Roe
“< Hatn. M‘lntofti
Isaac Fell
G. R. Duke
James B. Read.
CLERK OF THE MARKET.
John Dillon (no opposition.)
Agreeable to public notice, an Immense
concourse of citizens assembled on Mon
day morning (the sth) at the City-Hall.
Matthew M‘Alltster, Esq. was called
to the chair, and Mr. John H. Ash, ap- j
pointed secretary. Mr. M‘ALLisTER,af- ‘
ter taking his feat, role and dated the ob
jeft of the meeting in a flTort and energet
ic di(courfe. Colonel Cuthbk.rt, then
addrerted his fellow-citizens, in an able,
patriotic and spirited speech of about half
an hour. Ihe animation of his elo
quence, communicated the fervor of his
leutiments to the heart of the honest A
merican ; it inspired, encouraged and ani
mated him. His speech was received with
reiterated burftsof applaule. Several oth
er gentlemen fpnke, and delivered frnti
ments that do honor to their heads and
hearts. After which many refutations* ;
j were offered and were unanimously adopt
ed bv the meeting, which are well calcu
[ lated to enable us to make fucli prepara
| tions as will put at defiance the proudest
foe. The ground will soon be broker.;
and “ the work will go bravely on.” All
hearts and hands unite, in the necessary
, means to avert the horrors of “ grim-visa
ed war” entering our city— Ledger. 1
‘ !
• t
* i he resolutions will not be pubflttied from
; motives ol polit y
I he resolutions of the jaiht committee were
adopted by the citizens in general and declared
to be immediately enforced.
J Two PUMPKINS were brought to
this city a few days since from Liberty
IJland , raised by Mr. George Herb—
the one measuring 6 feet 4 inches in cir
cumference, and weighed 143 pounds.—
1 The other measured 7 stet 6 inches in
circumference, was upwards of 3 feet high
and weighed 214 pounds—the same vine
contained several others of less weight. j
Copy of a letter from Col. Benj Haw
kins- to his Excellency tbs Governor,
dated ► ,
“ Criek Agency, 23d Aug 1814
“ Gen. J.ickfoo terminated his negocia- ;
1 tions with the Creeks on the 9th. The i
line es limits drawn for them is Coofa Ri
ver, with a reserve of two miles square for
Fort Williams, to-the falls, frven miles
above Fort Jackson, thence caftwardly to
a point two miles north of o,fuk,(hee —[a
large creek 3 miles below Autoffee, on the
east fide of Tallapoofa]—thence across
Tallapoofa to the mouth of the creek, and
up the same ten miles in a direst line—
thence to Chattohoche, and across it at the
mo th of Sum,mo,che,co, the firft large
creek below O,ke,te,yo,con,ne, (about 68
miles north of the confluence of Flint and
Chattohoche)—thence east to Georgia,
with an eventual reserve to accommodate
the Kinnards.
“ We continue to receive daily rumors
of hostile appearances at Apalaichecola.
The Britilh armed veflels off that coast
have manoeuvred dexterously by landing .■
and re-embarking their crews to deceive I
the Indians in that neighborhood. They
furnilhed a considerable supply of the mu
nitions of war and fome clothing, and are
training the Indians and ****** for pur- .
poses hostile to us.
“We have from a creditable Indian .
source the following from a Britilh naval |
officer to the hostile chiefs. “ The Brit- 1
isb and other powers bad conquered !
France , and seven powers were now j
1 united against America. A little be
fore white frost you will bear of smoke
all around the United States in the sea
ports, and the burning of powder. The
war is just beginning. 1 here will be
several armies landing in different pla
ces. His King George, said, the seven
powers would be able and were deter
mined to conquer America, and the Brit
ish would be masters of it. They need
not expecl to be deceived—the British
would fulfil their promises, and never
leave the land again”
“ The Indians who recently committed
a violent outrage below Hartford, were
from the banditti assembling under British
influence—there were four of them. As
I have fome confidential people among
them, one of whom will probably be here
l . .*
it a week, I e*pe& fame intereftfng
details to our present flock, which I lhall
communicate to you.”
Milledgeville Argus , 311/ ult. :
PARCH CORN FLOUR.
New com in tlje rest ear date, is boil
ed half done, drved a few days in the fun,
(helled and parched in allies. The allies
are lifted of impurities, the com put in a
pot, dutch-oven, or other convenient cook
ing utentil with the allies, and kept stirred
over hot embers, or a flow fire till it ip
done thoroughly, of a vellow or pale
brown colour—then made into flour.
If the corn is hard, it requires more
boiling ; but the fame process in parching,
and making into flour. The firft requires
no sugar, the fecund does. Three fpoom
tiill is enough for a pint. It is an excel
lent fubftituie for coffee in an army—is
ready cooked and convenient on a march,
after a battle, and in the hospitals. Ihe
writer of this article has often used it, and
has kept it nine months free from mould!-
nefs and perfeftlv good. The Indians use
it conftjntly in traveling, and # in their
wars, and when wounded use no other
food.
The period is at hand for making the
firft which is the best, and it being proba
ble my fellow-citizens will have occasion
much of it in all parts of the U. States,
1 hope the Printers in evtry state will give
it a pl ace in (heir papers.
(Signed) BENJ. HAWKINS.
Creek Agency, 23d Aug . 1814,
INVASION.
[Tbe following article is copied from
the National Intelligencer of the X4tb
ult. the very day on which tbe ene
my entered Washington.]
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24—Near
; ly the whole of yeflerdav passed off with
out any information of importance from
our troops or those of the enemy, except
a report, foi some time believed to be true,
that the enemy bad retrogaded towards
Nottingham. We underlland that Pe
ter’s, Davidson’s and Scull’s companies
advanced upon a column of the enemy, &
gave them three or four fires, which were
returned. One of our *men was slightly
wounded ; the enemy no doubt suffered
much more seriouflv, as they received our
tail fire at about 30 yards, and an officer
was seen to fall from his horse. Our par
ty, finding themselves greatly inferior in
• force, fell back and were pursued about a
mile.
Our main body were at Battalion Fields
8 miles from the city, about sun set, in
high spirits and full of confidence. It was
reported late in the evening, that the ene
my was advancing on them with his whole
Itrength 5 but it was impossible to ascer
tain the faft, as none of those who brought
i news to the city, could speak with certain
ty of the enemy’s situation or move
ments.
We feel assured that the number and
braverv of our men, will afford complete
protection to the city. The Baltimore
troops, about 2500, completely equipped,
have arrived in our vicinity; and last night
’ about 700 reached the city from Virgi
nia. These, and reinfortements every
moment expefted, added to our other for
ces, will secure the safety of the metropo
lis. In a few hours we believe the ene
my's objeft will be developed, and the iflue
- perhaps determined.
ITwo or three prisoners arrived in the
city yesterday, who were taken at a farm
-1 house, some distance from their camp.
One cf them states, that the Britilh forces
are commaaded by Gen. Ross; and that
! Lord Hill is expefted fliortly with a rein
forcenient.
■ The following notice was issued by the
} Mavor about miff-day on Sunday; and we
take pleasure in mentioning, that on Mon
dav morning, at the hour appointed, an
immense crowd (supposed to be 4 or 500)
of every description of persons, attended
to offer their services. The same spirit
that inspired the whole body of our mili
tia, then in the field, aftuated the exempts,
to be serviceable in such way as they
could.
It is with much pleasure also we Rate,
that on this occasion the free people of co
lor in this city, afted as became patriots ;
there is scarcely an exception of any fail
ing to be on the spot and manifeftmg by
their exertions all the zeal of freemen. At
the same time, highly to their credit, con
dufting themselves with the •utmost order
and propriety.
j NOTICE.
I All able-bodied citizens remaining here,
and all free men of color, are rc quelled to
convene to-morrow morning at 6 o’clock
precisely, at the capital—and from thence
proceed to a scite near Bladenlburg, to
j throw up abreast-work or redoubt, deem
! ed important by the Commanding General,
j for the defence of our city. Those who
1 cannot attend in person, will please send
1 substitutes. Shovels, spades and pick-axes
■ will be furnilhed on the spot.
Each man mud take his provisions for
the day with him.
J. H. BLACK, Mayor.
August 24.
To tbe Editor of tbe Museum.
Sir—The following is an extraft from
a letter from an officer in the U. S. Army, ’
dated North-Carolina, to his friend (the
writer) in this city ; if you please, you
may give it a place in your paper, as I pre
sume its perusal will be acceptable to moft ,
of your readers, among which number in- 1
elude your moft obed't. I
“ The accounts of yefferday state the
Britilh to have advanced to Walhington, i
and blown up the Capitol, &c. lam in i
hopes the 4&oke of Wafiinglcm wiU h*
1 *
seen anft felt throughout the country, and
that ic will rouse the blood of the people
Ito do more than talk. Independent of
’ John Bull’s boasting, I ‘houlddifrtgard the
j deftruftion of Walhington-; but it will
! m <ke a wonderful impression on the ftuptd
Britains at home having diftroytd the leat
‘ of Government and of the United States—
They are too ignorant to know how trifl
ing a place (with relpeft to ftrerigth) they
have demoliftied, with their mightv army*
If the account of General Izard’s vifto
rv be true, ’tis of more importance than
the deftruftion of Walhington ten times
1 over—it will ffiew that the ardor which
animated our regulars to meet and beat
our enemies on the Niagara Streight has
extended itlelf to the lhores of Lake Cham
plain; and that the heroes lo much boasted
of, are unable to beat American poops, as
‘tis said they have done the conquerors of
M rengo and Auflerlitz ; my word for it
if this war continues two years, the honor
of thf Britilh army will fink, in comparison
with tint of the United States, as much
as her Navy has done. I have frequently
• told you we only wanted Generals to
command our men. The errors of Hull,
i Boy and and Winchester, are as well knowfi
to Government as the incapacity of Lewis*
Cliandhr and Bloomfield; if there is not
firmness enough in the Adminiftratiao to
lay to them, be off, you have been tried
and found wanting—there will lie wisdSlit
. lufficient to krep them from commaiW#
I where they can do more milchief to their
i country. Brown, Scott and Miller, ha\e
always shewn what they can do; wehavle
plenty of the fame kind of materials to
bring forward—give her but a chance.”
1 r ’ff -+4S -* ‘W
|The friends and acquaintances of
Mr. John Jones, are requested to attend,
tbe funeral of his daughtwy Hannah
, Jones, this afternoon at 5 o’clock, from
his dwelling.
: I Died, at Dungeness, Cumberland Iflancf,
on the evening of the 3d inflant, Mrs*
CATHARINE MILLER, relift of the
late Gen. Greene, in the 60th year of her
age.
4 aw aw aw a.
■ Sales by Auction.
1 Po'toonecl from Montlav la^.
I
Will he sold on Wayne’s wharf for tbe
j benefit of all concerned, TlilA DAT t
the B tb inst at 11 o'clock,
140 bales COT"I ON, damaged (para
tially ) on board the fchr. Nassau.
And at same time and place,
20 hl'ds. prime retailing MOLASSES.
I Sums under 100 dollars, calli; above
100 dolls, notes at 60 days, with approv
-1 ed endorsers.
WILLIAM BELCHER ,AuH'r.
TO-MORROW, g h insr.
Will be sold at No. 2, Commerce Rovs t
Groceries & Dry Goods,
ALSO,
5 calks Whilkev
3 do. Peach Brandy
2 pipes and 4 bis. Gin*
3 lihds. W. I. Rum
2 hhds. and 5 bis. N. E. Run)
10 bis. Sugar
Sundry articles Furniture &c. fee*
And two likely N EGROES, one a man
about 22 years old, prime field h md|; the
other a woman about 18 years old, good
cook, waflier and ironer.
Terms, calli.
Sale to commence at it o’clock,
D. WILLIFORD, Auft’r.
—. , _ ri[lf
Dr. N. S/Bayard,
Having resumed the Pra&ice of Medi.
cine , will in future attend the call of <ny
person, who may wilh his profeflional Cer
vices. Sept. 8 3t 54
Darien Church.
The PEWS will be fold on
die 191 b inflant.
Wm. A. DUNHAM. “,
Sept. 8 54
——
Just Received,
l case fine Ii ilh Linens
I do. Cotton Cambrics
12 pieces firft quality Veiling*
For sale by
SAMUEL RUSSELL.
Sept. 8—54
To Rent,
And immediate possession given ,
i-i.ii. _ , — j-.- THAT large and
I | convcn * tnt u£c
rcsent ° cc^ ie<^
BOARDING HOUSE
of any in this city. Applv to
JOHN ANDERSON*
Sept. 8. 54
> Ranaway
A few days fintej 4
cl j m r iY. ;
A black girl.a little pit
ted with the small pock,
about middle fixture—
• She is lo Well known a-
I-; • bout this city that a fur- .
ther description of hrr is deemed tinneceffa
ry* A reward of three dollars will be
i paid on delivering her in Jail.
WILLIAM SCOTT,
i 8 ™ ,l 'M<