Martinsburgh gazette — Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.], 1810-10-26 00:00:00, page 4

BY virtue of a Deed of Trust executed
to us, by Peter M’Keirnan, to secure
the payment of 55 503 62 to Ignatius O ter
rail, with interest thereon from the: 15th
tlavofFeb. 1810, will be sold at 1 L nLH.
AUCTION, for ready money, at the Court
H >u,e in Martinsburgh, on the first day ot
November ( ourt nest, to be held for the
County of Berkeley, (by one or both of the
undersigned Commissioners) a certain
Tract or parcel of LAND, situate lying
and being about two miles from the town
of Bath in Berkeley County, containing
400 acres.
JAMES STEPHENSON,
AND
JOEL WAUD,
Commissioners.
Oct. 12, 1810.
TAKEN up by the subscriber some
time this fall, as an estray—a Sorrel
Horse Colt, with a white mane and tail,
one year old last spring—no brand, or
mark. The owner is desired to prove pro
perty, pay charges ar.d take her awav.
WILLIAM DOWNING.
10th mo. 12th, 1810.
For Sale,
A likely JS'rgro Girl,
aged about 15 <>r 16 y ears and well grown,
she will be sold low for cash if immediate
application is made. Enquire of the Printer,
Oct. 12, 1810.
BOOT AND SHOE MANUFACTORY.
13= ■ i ■■■■ -
rT>li^ subscriber re&pcttfull) informs ;
a the inhabitants of Maitinsburgh and
its vicinity , that he has lately retorted to
this phee, and is now carrying on tlti »•
bove business, in the house lately occupied
by liees Branson, in the Alain street Mar
tinsburgh he will be thankful to his old
customers and the public fur any orders in
his line—Having supplied himself with a
stock cf good leather, and with eacellent
workmen, he will be able to give full satis
faction to all who may please to employ him.
JACOB POISAL.
Martinsburgh, Oct. 12, 1810.
Fake Notice,
TH AT « petition will be presented to
the legislature of Virginia, at their
next meeting, praying an alteration of the
time o! holding the county courts of the
counties ol Berkeley, Jefferson and Hamp
shire.
October 5, 1810.
Notice.
\ PETITION will be presented to the
jt\ General Assc mtlv bf this state at their
next session, for the purpose of Incorpo
rating the town of Martinsburgh.
October 5, 1810.
PRIME LEATHER.
THE subscribers inform their customers and the pub
lic in general, that they have now ready for sale
Pitt ME SOAL and UPPER LEATHER,
ditto KIP, CALF. HOG and SHEEP SKINS,
which they wall sell low, or exchange for Hides and
Skin* of every description.
They have also just received,
Shoe Thread and Flax,
Home-made Twill'd Brgs and Bagging,
ditto Flax and Tow Line
ditto Bed Ticking amt Cotton Stripe,
Cotton Y.»m, for Chain and Filling,
paints and medicines,
Spirit* Tuipeutine and On,
52 <r-lrori and Castings,
;; it lisli and Country Blistered STEEL,
Crowley duio, and Ten Plate Stoves,
VV Taught and Cut NAILS of all sizes,
Brass and Iron Wire,
Flax Wheel Irons,
China, Glass, Queen’s, Stone, Potter’s end
Wooden WARE,
together with a large and general assortment of
MECHANIC’S TOOLS.
They have on hands,
A large number empty Tight Liquor CASKS.
And us usual,
An extensive and complete assortment of
DRY GOODS, fcc. kc. all which will be sold at
cheap rates.
JAMES S. LANE, BROTHER, k Co.
Corner Store, by the Market-House, ?
Shepherd'*-1 own, Sept. 7, 1810. y
P S. They again earnestly request all those in
debted to the Ute firm of Jamet O John Liine, louse
the present means in their power to discharge their
respective balances. And for the convenience of those
who have grain to spare, they are hereby informed
We will receive itin payment, kallow the market pneo
for the same—The partnership expired on the first
day of January last past—and it is hid spcnsibly ne
Ce»sary that every claim should lie discharged, as
soft ddy as possible, (in order that the business may
be finally closed ) We hope tin* notice will be at
tended to, so as to save both trouble and cost to those
concerned, a* all delinquent* may wpect suits.
JAMES S. LANE,
JOHN N. LANE.
PROSPFCTUi
or
R Mnkhky Magazine
to be Published ix maui jksbuits*#
BT
JOHN ALBVRTIS.
THERE is no reflection more painful to men cf
a free and "epubbean spirit, than otic too for
cibly suggested by the history of mankind, that free
government* have ever been ephemeral and short
lived ; that they have ever been pit maturely d< ■»
trojed, eith< r by the slow but certain operation of
internal corruption, or by the furious assaults ol ex
ternal violence. 1 he proud structures ol Grecian
and of Roman liberty, whose apparent strength gave
promise of millennial duration, after exciting for a
few years the wonder and adm.ration ol the world
were sapped arid overthrown. Their short and bril
liant day of liberty has been succeeded by a long and
gloomy night. For nigli two thousand years, the
banners of despotism have sullenly waveu over the
majestic ruins of the Cspitol:—die monument* of
Athenian greatness arc overthrown ; and scarce a
vestige :* left, to rent nd the degenerate sons of the
heroes who conquered at Marathon, at Solanos and
at Platers, slut their lathers were tree.
Such loo has been the face of the modern Europe- I
an republic* : Our own eyes have seen them all pe
rish in succession. Holland, Venice and Genoa have
bowed their heads to a despot ; and Switzerland, a
name dear to freedom and virtue, Switzerland too
lias fallen.
Would we avoid the fate of the republics, which
have passed down the troubled stream of time before
us ?— If wc would, let Us diligently use the means of
giving durabil.ty to our republican institution*. Of
tin sc means, the diffusion of useful knowledge among !
the people, has been considered by the wisest politi
cians, ns the safest and the best An enlightened |
and well informed people, only, can duly appreciate
the blessings of liberty ; and unless the inestimable
value of that rich boon from Heaven, be known to
the mas* of the people, it is vain to hope tin' they :
will venture their live:* and their fortunes in its de
fence.
Until a system of national education be adopted arkl
carried into execution, that general diffusion of known
ledge, fo essential to the preservation of our liberty,
can be effected crdy thro’ the medium of a free, un
shackled Press It is the pride and the glory of our
country, that the Press is, here, as free uid unres
lr imed as the wind on our mountains. To the free
dim ol the Press do the people of United America
ore their independence ; for it was this which ena
bled the enlightened patriots of’7(i, to excite in the
mass of the people that unconquerable love of lberty
which supported them under all live privation* and
calamities of a seven y ears war—'.*uich infused into
every soul that grand revolutionsty sentiment, “ it is
better to per.sh thaii to live in slavery.”
An institution like this cannot be too much cherish
ed or extended. It were well for our country, if
every town, if every village, tf every hamlet Contain
ed one of these fountains of knowledge, pourtig forth
salubrious streams to refresh and animate the people
Nor let it be objected, that the Press disseminates
pernicious, as well as wholesome principles ; that,
tKo* it frequently aids the cause eftruth, it sometimes
extends the dominion of error. Establish the princi
ple, that we should cease to use all those tilings \\ hicli
are eminently liable to abuse, and you overturn, at
once, all that is useful, ail tnat is venerable, ail that
is holy among human institutions. Tile Christian re
ligion itself, sacredtho’it is, and divine as was its
author, would be banished from the earth by the re
cognition of such a principle ; lor the most odious,
black and detestable crimes have been perpetrated, in
the sacred, but abused, lun.eof tiie Saviour of man
kind
Instead, therefore, of wishing to see the influence
of tfie Pre33 diminished in our country, we should
endeavour, at the same lime, to purify it, and to
widen the sphere of its operation, lino the purest of
those Gazettes wii.ch make the domestic publics of
our country their principal theme, party-violence
rancour and falsehood, will sometimes intrude. A pc,
riodical publication, whose object is the diffusion of
useful knowledge, and the dissemination of sound prin
ciples of morality, among all classes, degrees and
denominations of men, should avoid the discussion ol
topics, which arouse all the turbulent‘passions of the
human breast.
A periodical work of this latter sort, to be entitled
The Literaer WIHWUAUPY
will m a lew weeks be established in Mai timejlirgh.
The title itself conveys a general idea of ilia charac
ter which tlii3 publication will endeavour ®l|ustain
It will be a repository of useful knowledge 01% 11 those
subjects which may be presumed to be most interest
ing to its patrons. It cannot be expected, nor indeed
is it desirable, that its p iges should contain a large
portion of original matter ; but the Editor, knowing
with what alacrity his friends will aid him in the
management of the work, does not hesitau to pro
mise that it shall sometimes, nay often, exhibit ori
ginal compositions.
ile is nevertheless well aware, that its reputation
will depend chiefly on the judgment and taste with
which the selections shall be made. And here it
may not be amiss briefly 10 enumerate the topics to
which he means principullyto direct his attention.
1. As he conceives the introduction of an impro
ved system of agriculture to be an object of prime im
portance, he will frequently insert in his magazine,
extracts from the latest and most approved agricul
tural treatises.
2. Useful inventions, of whatever sort, shall find in
“The L1TEKAKY MISCELLANY” afaithlul he
rald of their merits.
•>. lJocumenls relative to the population, com
merce, wealth anil public revenue ot the Uni ed
States, and ot tlie state in which we live, will be
collected with industry and regularly published.
4 Biographical sketches will often be inserted in
“The LITERARY MISCELLANY.”—In no one,
of all the flowery fields of literature, does the miscel
laneous reader more delight to wander, than in that
devoted to biography. And this indeed is a rational
predilection : for, while we peruse the records ot de
parted Worth and gentus ; while we read of the
“ living actions” of the mighty dead, a generous ar
dour is enkindled in our bosoms; we rise above our
selves, and strive to emulate their fame.
5. The Editor proposes to select from the critical
reviews of Europe and America, such articles as
shall appear most worthy of re-publication, whether
on account of the genius, taste and liberality of the
critic, or the importance of the work reviewed. He
hopes that lie shall be able, in this way, to make his
readers acquainted with a few select literary friends,
whose conversation will sooth them in the hour of
trouble, and assist them to “ cheat life of some of
its numerous cares.”
6. To the lovers of poesy and song, he promises
occasional selections from the works of the most fa
vored votaries of the muse
7. Lastly, his magazine will contain miscellaneous
articles, selected from the periodical publications of
Europe and America, literary intelligence, anecdotes,
a.id in a wortl, whatever is proper lor insertion m
a literary miscellany.
When he contemplates the vast extent and fertility
of the literary region before him, and the endless va
raity of tt* p.vsiaobvui, he does but tic stmts So pra
mis*, -that he wlU cull from it ft repast, plentiful
enough tor the most voracious, sufficiently delicate
tor the nicest appetite, and various enough to suit all
the various palates of his puests. But laying allegory
aside, he pledges himselt that his Miscellany
shall at least inculcate the jmrest principles of mo
rality; that it shall never U* stained With a sentiment
calculated to tinge with a blush the cheek of virgin
modesty.
With these pretensions to its favour, he asks the
patronage of the public, and submits the following
CONDITIONS OF PUBLICATION.
I. “ The LITERARY MISCELL ANY” will be
| published monthly, with new tyjx?, and on pajier of
a rood quality—Each number shall contain sixty-four
octavo pagt-s.
II. The price per annum will be Four Dollars,
payable, one hall Oil the receipt of life first numbe*,
the remainder at the expiration of six months from
that time.
ill. The numbers will be so arranged as to form
two volumes in each year, and a title page and index
will be given with each volume.
IV. No oubscrip km to be discontinued except at
the end of a year, and on payment of what may then
be due.
V. Those persons who may pro-ure ter subscribers,
■>’>d become ac countable for the payment, will be en
titled to one copy.
dj* The publication of this work will commence
as soon as three hundred subscribers shall leave bee»
obtained. - -
Original 1 annly Medicines.
For the Prevention and Cure of
BILIOUS AN1? MALIGNANT FEVERS.
Lea's Anti-Bilious Bills,
PREPARED RY
Michael Lee, & Co.
Persons wishing to purchase this valuable
medicine, are requested to be particular in
enquiring lor Lees Anti Bilious Pills, put
up in wooden boxes having on the outside
wrapper the signature of Michael Lee & Co.
late Richard Lee & Son—this is necessary,
as there are other Pills of the same name.
The operation of these highly esteemed
pilb is perfectly mild, and the experience
of thousands has proved, they mav be used
in every situation in life, without the least
inconvenience
CASES OF CURES!
Selected Irom thousands, the authenticity
of whi h can be ascertained b personal
application to an\ of the subecribtrs—not
being performed in Europe, (no one
knows where} but at home.
Messrs. Mich Lee (if Co
Your Ann-bilious Fills has had the de
sired t fleet in relieving ine 110m head ache,
pains in the Luck, lassitude, &c. It you
think proper, )ou are at hbtrt) to use m)
name.
DANIEL CONN, Aisquith st.
Balt. June 20, 1810.
Messrs. Mich. Lee Us" Co.
V\ nh pleasure l acknowledge the be
nefi: received from your Anti-btiious Pills,
in removing violent pains in tile bowels,
sickness and head-ache.
ho. KOblNSON, Market st.
Balt. June 2b, 1810
Messrs. Michael Lee Co.
1 have taken but two dose* of your An
ti.bilous Fills, and 1 am quite relieved irom
that sickness of the stomach, giddiness,
&c. which has troubled me lor borne time.
1 shall recommend them to all my friends
in similar cases.
G, C. COLLINS.
Balt. July S3, 1810.
Messrs. Richard Lee & Son.
I he high opinion I have ofyourBilious
Pills, and a desire to make known ihcir u
tility for the benefit of mankind, 1 wish jou
to publish the following :
For two months past, I have been afflict
ed with violent sickness at the stomach, an
inclination to venut, and loss of appetite—
by taking two uosts of) our Pills, 1 am res
tored to a perfect state of health j which in
duced my wile to try them also, which was
attended with the same good tlFccts, being
now able to attend to her domestic concerns.
In my opinion this medicine is unequalled
in stomach and bowel complaints, nut being
attended with that griping pain, common
to ether medicines.
JOHN SCOTT,
Dulany-st. near Columbia Gardens.
Lee*ft Worm-Destroying Lozenges.
T his medicine, which is as innocent and
mild as it is certain and efficacious in its
operation, cannot injure the smallest infant,
should no worms exist in the body—but will
without pain or griping, cleanse the sto
mach and bowels of whatever is foul or of.
tensive, and thereby prevent the produc
tion of worms and many fatal disorders.
Messrs. Michael Lee £sP Co
Observing that in> son, six years of
age, was troubled with difficulty in breath
ing, (something frequently rising in hi?
throat;) restlessness at night, loss of flesh,
&c. From those symptoms, I was confi
dent he had worms, and having procured
a box of Lee’s Worm Destroy ing Lozenges,
the first dose expelled twenty-three large
worms, which gave him immediate relief—
He now enjoys a good state of health, and
I believe I can from experience say that
Lees Lozenges are the most efficacious re
medy for worms now in use.
THOMAS PETERS,
of the late firm of Peter6 & Johnson.
Baltimore July 1, 1810.
Mean. Michael Lee & Co.
A child ofMr. Henry Grime*, near
Mr. E. Betts’s nail factory, was for up.
wards of 18 months violently afflicted with
sickness, which appeared to proceed from
worms, the s\ mpioms were restlessness at
night, debility, pains in the legs, loss of
flesh, fcte. After having the advice of an
eminent physician, aud trv ing a variety of
medicines without success, ihc afHictti) pa.
rents were advised to try Lee’s Worm
Destroying Lozenges, which t xpelltci dur
ing the operation of the mtdicinc, a great
quantity of large worms, some of which
measured 12 inches—the child now crjoj |
a good state of health.
Baltimore, June 8, 1808.
Edward Higgins, South-street, Bald,
m pie, administered Lee’s Lozenges agree.
; able to the directions, to his child < i 14
months old—the first of which expelled *
i wo;m measuring 20 inches long and near
j half an inch thick, the second dose expelltd
; another 16 inches long and the same thick,
ness, and a quantity ot small worms mixed I
with slime &c. l he child enjoy 8 a good
state of health.
Lee's Elixir,
A sovereign rerpedy ior colds, obst*.
natc toughs, catarrhs, asthmas, sore
throats, and approaching consumptions.
Messrs. Michael Lee if Co. \
You are at Liberty to use nrry name in
the rccommendaltoti of Lee’s Ehxer, as
from uprated trials I have found it an ex* j*
ccllent remedy lor colds, coughs, Sic.
RI CHARD BARRY
Bah. June 20, 1810
Messrs. Muhatl Lee Ss1 Co.
I was attacked with a most violent
cold, a severe cotfgh and pains in the
breast, which contioutd to grow worse ;
during which mv t ppetite iailtd, and my
voice altt red so much that it was with the
utmost txt i lion I could pronounce a single
sentence louder than my breath. Some of
my friends having ih»e;ved to me that
much good had been done by the use of )
Lee’s Elixir advisee! me to procure a bottle
from Messrs. Wairter and Hanna which I
accordingly did— nd to those persons un*
acquainted with the merits of this medi
cine-, it will appear astonishing that three
doses should remove the pains in my breast*
and the use of one bcttle restored me to
perfect health.
J. A. SMITH.
Market Street, Fell’s Point
LEE’s
Infallible Ague and Fever Drops,
For the core ».i agues, remittent artii*.
termiuent fevers.
1 housands can testify of their being cur
ed bv these Dir ps after the baik and eve
rt other medicine has proved ineffectual*
and not one iri a hundred has had occasion
to take more than cne, and numbers not a
half bottle.
Messrs, Michael Lee, Co.
I think it mj duty to infoftn you, that
from experience I am convinced your Aa
gue Drops is an effectual lerrtedy. My
little son was violently afflicted wi h Agues
and Fevers. The advice and attendance
of an eminent physician failed—I was next
advised to try the country air, which also
failed, and it appeared to all that saw him,
impossible for him to recover.—When Mr.
George Hays advised me to try Lee's A
gue Drops (observing that they had cured
him.) A bottle was procured and given
according to the directions, which effected
a speedy cure, and he has not had a return
thtreof since.
JOSEPH OWENS.
63, Matket'Strcet
Balt. July 23, 1810.
Lee's Grand Restorative.
Lee's Essence and Extract of Mustard,
jor the rheumatism, &c.
Lee's Ointment for the Itch.
Lee's Indian Vegetable Specif c.
Lee'* Genuine Eye-Water.
Lee's Tooth- Ache Drops.
Lee's Damask Lip Salve.
Lee's Genuine Persian LotioA,
Lee's Corn Plaster.
Lee's Anodyne Elixir.
To detect counterfeits, observe each
article has c.n the outside wrap|»tr, the sig
nature of
Michael Lee, & Co.
late Richard Lee fit So*.
SOLD BY
LEVI PRICE.
Martinsburgh, October 13, 1810*
Wanted,
A YOUNG man to attend in a store—
a liberal salary will be given to one
who can come well recommended. Alsa
a SSoy would be takttn on trial.
E r.quirc at this cfEcoi
September Tt 1810.