Martinsburgh Gazette

Office of the Republican, Plattsburg,

Sept. 1, 10 o'clock, A. M.

The enemy's forces, have advanced into our country—they last night encamped near Champlain. Their force is represented at 5,000 18 or 20 pieces of artillery. Of this force 400 are said to be Indians, and 1 or 2 hundred dragoons. It is believed they design to attack this place. Major Appling with his corps, are in Chazy. An express who came in this morning, has furnished us with the following copy of a

BRIGADE GENERAL ORDER,

Camp near Odletown, Aug. 30.

Major General Brisbane having received instructions to advance with the troops under his command into the territory of the United States, avails himself of the opportunity of requesting that commanding officers will use every exertion to maintain the strictest discipline in the troops under their command; and he holds them responsible that in every instance where a complaint is made to him of any injury sustained by the inhabitants. that he will see them redressed. and whatever damage is done; is instantly to be paid for, and charged against those concerned: and where this cannot be ascertained, to the corps in general so that unoffending people may not be sufferers, In taking the necessary precaution against individuals who may so far forget what is due to themselves and their country as to commit acts of plunder or violence, the Major General is at the same time fully convinced, that almost the whole of the troops are determined that their conduct shall not bring disgrace on the British name; he therefore calls upon them to discover those who may be guilty of any act of plunder or oppression, that they may be brought to the punishment they merit : and the soldiers must soon find that such a line of conduct will add much to their comforts. for the inhabitants of the country finding they are properly treated and protected, will bring every article requisite into the camp ; for those who remain in their houses are not in the smallest degree to be molested, nor their property taken from them, without their full consent, and its being paid for, as it is not against such persons that Great Britain makes war ; but against the government, whose folly and ambition has brought the miseries of war into their country, and the army and individuals in arms in support of such a government.

The Major-General commanding has requested the magistrates of the country to explain to the people his object and determination on entering the American territory, and he trusts that the conduct of the soldiers will be such as to reflect no shade of dishonor on their country

By command of major general Brisbane.

JAS. CAMPBELL, major of brigade.

The citizens of the United States are cautioned to be aware of the indirect invitation to them in the above general order, to commit treason against their government, by supplying the enemy with refreshments or provisions; and it may not be improper here to add a letter from Gen. Washington, to his overseer, under similar circumstances, during the revolution.

"Sir—It gives me extreme concern to hear that you have furnished the enemy with refreshments. It would have been a less painful circumstance to me to have heard, that in consequence of your non-compliance with the request, they had laid my plantation in ruin."

GEORGE WASHINGTON.

The militia of this and Essex county have been ordered out en masse.

Americans! The enemy's forces have invaded your country—let every man do his duty. Be not lulled into security by the profession and promises of the enemy, lest there might be occasion for repentance when it is too late. No sacrifices are too great in defence of the freedom purchased by the blood of your ancestors.

"A day, an hour, of virtuous liberty.

Is worth a whole eternity of bondage."