Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer (Martinsburg, Va.), 1804-02-17 00:00:00

✓ Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer.
[No. 47 of Volume V.]
FRIDAY, February 17, 1804.
[WHOLE No. 235.]
Fresh Goods.
The subscriber has just received and is now opening a very handsome assortment of
GOODS.
Suitable for the present and approaching season, which he will sell on very moderate terms.
JEREMIAH EVANS. Martinsburg, February 10, 1804.
TAKE NOTICE.
ALL persons that stand indebted to the subscriber are requested to come forward and discharge their notes or accounts immediately, as it is out of his power to give longer indulgence than the first of March next.
The subscriber has now on hand
A General Assortment of
Dry-Goods and Groceries,
Which will be sold on the lowest terms for CASH or COUNTRY PRODUCE.
JAMES FAULKNER. Martinsburg, February 10, 1804.
FIFTEEN DOLLARS REWARD.
STOLEN on Sunday night the 29th of January last, from the White House, on the main road leading from Winchester to Charles-Town, Jefferson County, Virginia, 16 miles from the former and 6 from the latter, a BAY HORSE, nearly 16 hands high, but low in flesh, 4 years old the last of May next, switch tail, not shod, has no perceivable flesh mark, only a feather on each hip about 3 inches long, and a black streak down his back but not very plain any further than his rump. Whoever returns the Thief and Horse to the subscriber, at the White House, shall have the above reward if taken within the county, and if out of it 20 dollars, or 5 dollars for the Horse only.
GEORGE SMITH. February 10, 1804.
ESTRAT COLT.
STRAYED from the subscriber on the 31st day of January last, a black mare colt, one year old next spring, no marks recollected except one hind hoof white, and some white hairs below the foot-lock; it is not certain whether she has a star or not, but if any it is a very small one. She was seen in Martinsburg on Saturday last, and it is thought followed some person from thence. Any person bringing said Colt home, or giving such information that the subscriber can get her again, shall be liberally rewarded.
CYRUS FARR.
Berkeley County, 4 1-2 miles from Martinsburg, near the head of Dry-Run, February 10, 1804.
THE public are hereby cautioned against taking an assignment on a note given by the subscriber to Conrad Frye, of the town of Martinsburg, for the sum of nineteen dollars, payable the 1st of December, 1804—given for a horse purchased some time since, which said horse could be of no service to the subscriber, or any other person, and was known to be useless by the said Frye, when he disposed of him.
JACOB SHAFER.
Berkeley County, February 10, 1804.
A MILLER WANTED.
THE subscriber wishes to employ an active industrious Man without a family, who is well acquainted with the Milling Business, and can come well recommended; to such a person liberal wages will be given by the subscriber, living in Charles-Town, Jefferson County.
THOMAS BRACKENRIDGE. February 10, 1804.
NOTICE.
WHEREAS, about the 31st day of January last, I executed a Note to John Folk, for the sum of eighty dollars, payable in eight months after the date thereof, for a mare purchased by me from said Folk, and having since discovered that I was imposed upon by said Folk in the purchase of said mare, she being blind or nearly so at the time. I therefore hereby notify the public, in order to prevent any person taking an assignment on said note, and that I am determined not to pay the same unless compelled to do so by law.
MICHAEL FISER. Shepherd's-Town, February 10, 1804.
November Court, 1803.
BERKELEY COUNTY, ss.
William Stiles, Complainant,
AGAINST
John Fleece and Mary his Wife, Def'ts.
In CHANCERY.
THIS day came the Complainant by his Counsel, and it appearing to the Court that the defendants are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth, it is ordered that the defendants do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in April next, to answer the complainant's bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer and continued for two months successively, and also be posted up for two months successively at the door of the Court House of this County.
A Copy. Attest, DAVID HUNTER, c.b.c.
NOTICE is hereby given, that an ELECTION for Overseers of the Poor will be held for the Upper District of this County on Saturday the 18th day of February next, at the house of Mrs. Fulton, at Mill's-Gap.
For the Middle District, on the same day, at Martinsburg.
For the Lower District, on the same day, at Hedge's Chapel.
All the freeholders and house-keepers within the respective districts are particularly desired to attend at the respective places of election.
WILLIAM PORTERFIELD, s.b.c. January 27, 1804.
TO BE RENTED,
And possession given the first day of April next,
THAT well-situated stand for a Public House, at present occupied as such by Capt. John Robinson, in the Main street Martinsburg. This property consists of a large and convenient House, neatly finished, with a fine cool cellar, a convenient Kitchen with a room adjoining suitable for the family—also a large Stable, Smoke-House, Ice-House, &c. This property is well calculated for any kind of public business, both as to improvements and situation. The terms may be known by applying to Mr. John O'Ferrall in Martinsburg, or to the subscriber at Mill-Creek.
IGNATIUS O'FERRALL. January 27, 1804.
At a Court continued and held for Berkeley County, the 25th day of November, 1803.
BETWEEN
Philip Stout, Complainant,
AND
George Hoffman, Defendant.
In CHANCERY.
THIS day came the Complainant by his Counsel, and it appearing to the Court that the Defendant, George Hoffman, is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth, it is ordered that the Defendant do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in February next, to answer the Complainant's bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer, and also be posted up for two months successively at the door of the Court House of this County.
A Copy. Attest, HENRY BEDINGER, c.b.c.
A Valuable Tract of LAND For Sale.
TO be sold the plantation whereon I now live, containing 462 acres, lying and being in the County of Jefferson, State of Virginia, within 3 miles of Shepherd's-Town, 1 from Potomack River, 75 from Baltimore, 60 from the Federal City, and 70 from Alexandria, (produce may be taken down by water to either of the latter places.) There are on the premises 3 good Dwelling Houses and a very large square log Barn, 2 never failing Springs, with a good stone Spring House. Near one half of this Land is cleared, the other half clothed with very valuable Timber; there are 3 valuable Apple Orchards, 12 acres of Timothy Meadow, and more may easily be made; the soil is equal if not preferable to any in Jefferson County.
Also another Tract of first rate Land, containing 176 1-2 acres, adjoining the aforesaid tract; on this tract are a good House and Barn, a never failing Well near the house and a good young Apple Orchard; about one half of this tract is cleared, the other half clothed with excellent Timber; the whole can be easily divided into 3 or 4 Tenements.
The Terms will be made known by the proprietor living on the Land.
JOHN STIPP, sen. Jefferson County, December 16, 1803.
A FRESH supply of SEASONABLE GOODS have just been received by
Meminger & Cooper
From their Agent in Philadelphia, Among which are:
ROSE BLANKETS, from three to nine dollars a pair, Coarse and Fine Cloths, Cassimeres, Coatings, Kerseys, Flannels, Swandowns, Baizes—Linnens, Chintzes and Calicos—Muslins, Diaper, &c.
Also—A number of articles in the HARDWARE and CUTLERY line, TEAS of good quality—Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, Souchong and Bohea.—These Goods have been purchased on the best terms and selected with care.—A supply of FINE-GROVE CASTINGS, have been received.
Martinsburg, January 13, 1804.
Fall Goods.
THE subscribers beg leave to inform their friends and the public in general, that they have just received and finished opening a large and extensive assortment of
FALL and WINTER
GOODS,
Selected by one of the firm from the latest importations from Europe, which, in addition to their former Stock, makes their Assortment more complete than ever, the same they are determined to sell at a more reduced price than usual for CASH or COUNTRY PRODUCE.
As a dissolution of their Co-partnership will in a few months take place, a very moderate profit will be taken, that they may be enabled to sell off their Stock; those who may want any article in their line, will find it considerably to their interest by giving them a call.
They return their sincere thanks to the inhabitants of Martinsburg and its vicinity, for their generous support since their commencement in business, and assure them they will do all in their power to merit a continuance of their favours.
N. B. Those who are indebted to us for goods a long time standing, must not think hard of it if the sheriff should call on them for payment, as every indulgence has been given that could be asked for.
The highest price given in CASH, for merchantable WHEAT, RYE, CORN or FLAX-SEED, and an allowance made if merchandise is taken in exchange.
P. NADENBOUSCH, & Co. Martinsburg, October 28, 1803.
PRINTING.
In all its variety, executed at this Office with correctness and expedition.
NOTICE.
THERE being a very great probability of the negroes purchased by me on the 30th of September last, at the widow Edelen's sale, being free, I therefore take this method of informing the public, that I am determined not to pay the note given for those negroes, until a final adjustment of the business taken place, and a clear and indisputable title is given me.
HUGH V. PATTERSON. December 9, 1803.
FOR SALE,
A SMALL tract or parcel of LAND, situate in Berkeley County, containing about 120 acres, whereon the Poor-House stands, adjoining the land whereon Joseph Minginna now lives, and about half a mile from the Sulphur Spring. A proportionable part of said land is cleared and under tolerable good fence, and more may be cleared, some Meadow made and more may be made, the Buildings are one Dwelling House, wherein the manager lives, the Poor-House (a large building) a Meat House and Spring House (all built with hewed logs) a Stable and Oven, a farther description is thought unnecessary, it being presumed no person will become a purchaser, without previously viewing the property; Cornelius Kelly, manager at the Poor-House will shew the land. The terms of sale may be known by applying to said Kelly, or to either of the subscribers,
JOEL WARD, JOSEPH FOREMAN, EDWARD BEESON, Commissioners.
December 16, 1803.
VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.
A List of Acts passed December Session, 1803. Continued from the Intelligencer of Feb. 3.
65. Remitting a fine to ——— Paris.
66. To amend an act, entitled "An act concerning Estrays."
67. To raise by lottery a sum of money for opening and improving the road leading from the south fork, in the county of Hardy to Brock's gap in the county of Rockingham.
68. To amend an act, entitled "An act for providing for the opening a road from the upper navigation of James river."
69. For continuing a Guard in the City of Richmond.
70. To amend an act concerning several lotteries.
71. Concerning W. B. Bronne.
72. For opening and improving the navigation of Hardware river, from the fork thereof to its junction with James river.
73. For incorporating trustees of an Academy in Norfolk Borough.
74. To reimburse certain expenses incurred by the overseers of the poor.
75. Authorising the register of the land office to issue a grant to William Almon.
76. Directing the method of proceeding against free persons charged with certain crimes: directing the mode of proceeding on indictments, informations and prosecutions, on penal statutes and for preventing vexatious and malicious prosecutions, and moderating assessments, and for other purposes.
77. Further declaring what shall be deemed unlawful meetings of slaves.
78. Directing the registering the names, ages and sexes of slaves in certain cases.
79. Authorising the removal of slaves from the county of Alexandria, in the district of Columbia, into this commonwealth.
80. Allowing the additional sum of two and a half per cent. to William Bishop, collector of the taxes in the county of Princess Anne for the year 1800 and 1801.
81. To explain the 17th section of the act, entitled an act, for erecting ware houses on the James river and Appomattox canals.
82. Relative to the road directed to be opened from Morgantown to Grave creek.

 83. Concerning Samuel Selden.  84. To amend the act, concerning the fees of certain officers, declaring the mode of discharging said fees, and county levies.  85. To raise by lottery or lotteries a sum of money for the use of Belfield academy.  86. To amend an act, entitled an act, for establishing an academy in the county of Albemarle, and for other purposes.  87. To amend the act, entitled an act, to establish a draw bridge over the eastern branch of Elizabeth river within the county of Norfolk, and for other purposes.  88. To amend the act, entitled an act, concerning escheators.  89. Concerning John Smith.  90. To amend the act, entitled an act, to amend an act, entitled an act, for appointing electors to choose a president and vice president of the United States.  91. To amend an act, entitled an act, to amend an act to appropriate a certain tax for opening a waggon road through the counties of Russell and Lee, and for other purposes.  92. To raise by lottery or lotteries, a sum of money for the benefit of the Petersburg academy.  93. For improving the navigation of James River.  94. Authorising an addition to be built to the lunatic hospital in Williamsburg.  95. To amend the act for regulating the manufacture of tobacco.  96. Concerning John Laprade, dec.  97. Incorporating two companies for opening a Turnpike road from Richmond to Staunton.  98. For establishing a Turnpike road from Richmond to the Deep Run Coal Pits, and from thence to the Three notched Road.  99. An act allowing a pension to Benjamin Smith.  100. An act exonerating John Rice and James Martin from the payments of certain judgements therein mentioned.  101. An act authorising the Auditor of Public Accounts to issue a warrant on the Treasury, in favour of the representatives of Hugh Innis, dec.  102. An act to amend and reduce into one the several acts for regulating the militia of this commonwealth.  103. An act reducing a fine to Elisha Hall.  104. An act to amend the several acts for regulating the inspections of Tobacco.  105. An act for incorporating the Bank of Virginia.  106. An act concerning William Herndon.  107. An act suspending for a time, the operation of the several laws, so far as the same relates to the counties west of the blue ridge.  108. An act to amend and reduce into one the several acts, concerning the Auditor and Treasurer.  109. An act for paying the Officers of the General Assembly, for their services during the present Session.  110. An act to amend and explain an act, entitled "An act for ascertaining the taxable property within this Commonwealth."  111. An act concerning the proceedings in the Courts of Chancery and for other purposes. 
CONGRESS of the U. STATES.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
January 31.
 The House went into a committee of the whole—Mr. Dawson in the chair—on the Salary Bill .  Mr. J. Randolph moved to fix the salary of the Secretary of State at 5,000 dollars per annum.  Mr. Elmer moved to fix it at 4,500 dollars.  On Mr. Randolph's motion the committee divided—Ayes 64—Noes 23.  The salary of the Secretary of the Treasury was fixed at 5,000 dollars by a like division.  Mr. J. Randolph moved to fix the salary of the Secretary of War at 4,500.  Mr. Elmer moved to fix it at 4,000.  First motion carried—Ayes 50—Noes 28.  The salary of the Secretary of the Navy was fixed at 4,500 dollars—Ayes 55.  The salaries of other officers was fixed in the same manner as by the act of 1799.  Mr. Hoge moved to fill the blank with 4,000.  Mr. Varnum moved, 3,500.  Mr. J. Randolph moved, 3,000, the sum fixed by the act of 1799.  Dr. Leib moved 2,000.  The motion to fill the blank with 4,000 was lost—Ayes 17. 
 Messrs. Varnum, Gregg, Claiborne, and Southard supported the motion to fill the blank with 3,500 dollars, on the ground that the duties of the Post-Master General had greatly increased within these few years.  Mr. Alston opposed the motion, which was agreed to—Ayes 53—Noes 46.  Mr. J. Randolph moved to fix the salary of the assistant Post-Master General at 1,700 dollars.  Mr. Varnum moved, 2,000 dollars.  The last motion having failed, Ayes 35—Noes 47, that of Mr. Randolph prevailed.  The committee rose and reported the bill with the above stated amendments.  The House immediately took up the bill so amended.  On agreeing to the report of the committee, so far as it went to fix the salary of the Secretary of State at 5,000 dollars, a desultory debate ensued, not so much on the proposed compensation, as in the mode in which the bill progressed.  By Messrs. Conrad, Gregg, Elmer and Rodney it was remarked that a bill similar in substance with this, having failed, owing to the disagreeing votes of the two Houses, it was contrary to parliamentary usage, to permit a similar bill to be introduced during the same session. They further expressed their opinion that it would be most proper to postpone the subject until the next session, when the consideration of compensations generally might be more advantageously entered upon.  Dr. Eustis and Mr. Smilie advocated the correctness of the form as well as the principle of the bill, and asked if there was not an absolute necessity imposed upon the legislature, in case bills making appropriations for the civil list or military establishment, should be rejected, to re-originate bills having the same object?  The Yeas and Nays were taken on agreeing with the committee in fixing the salary of the Secretary of State at 5,000 dollars, and carried—Yeas 80—Nays 31.  The remaining salaries were affirmed by the House, until they reached the allowance to the Post-Master General reported by the committee, viz. 3,500 dollars, being 500 dollars beyond the last allowance.  On agreeing to this sum a debate ensued—Messrs. Varnum, Elliot, Lyndon and Holland advocated, and Messrs. Huger, Lucas, Nicholson, and Eustis, opposed its adoption. The question being taken, it passed in the negative—Yeas 54—Nays 67.  The blank was then filled with 3,000 dollars.  Mr. J. Randolph offered a new section limiting the duration of the bill to three years, and to the end of the next session of Congress thereafter.  Carried—Ayes 51—Noes 45.  The bill was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading to-morrow—Ayes 15 Noes 47.  February 5.  The House resumed the consideration of the unfinished business on Friday—being the report of the Committee of conference on the amendments proposed by the Senate to the bill for carrying into effect the laws of the U. States in Louisiana.  The speaker stated that when the House had adjourned, an amendment had been offered to the report, which he had declared in order, and that an appeal had been made from his decision.  At the request of a member, the Speaker stated several precedents, considered by him to be in point; and declared that on a Mr. Nicholson observing that he had made mature reflection he was of opinion that the amendment was in order: on which the appeal, in consequence of the doubts suggested by the Speaker; as they were removed he would withdraw his motion.  The amendment of Mr. Varnum was then stated, and after considerable verbal variation, was agreed to in such a form, as substantially to allow all the inhabitants of Louisiana on the 30th of April, on taking an oath of allegiance to the United States, and citizens, to obtain registers for their vessels.  On this motion a debate of some length was had, in which it was supported by Messrs. Lucas, Varnum, G. W. Campbell, Bedinger, Smilie, Dennis, Sloan and Holland; and opposed by Messrs. Nicholson, Dana and Hastings.  On agreeing to the amendment the house divided—Ayes 35 Noes 48.  The remaining part of the report of the committee of conference was then agreed to without any division.  February 8.  A representation of Duncan M'Farland accompanied with sundry documents 
 complaining of the undue election of Samuel D. Purviance, was presented, and referred to the committee of Elections.  LONDON, November 22.  His Britannic Majesty's Speech to both Houses of Parliament.  About three o'clock, his Majesty proceeded, in his usual state to the House of Lords, to open the Session, and being seated on the Throne, a Message was dispatched to the House of Commons, to intimate his Majesty's presence in the House of Peers, and to require their immediate attendance at the bar of that house. The Commons being come, his Majesty made the following most gracious speech:  "My Lords and Gentlemen,  "Since I last met you in Parliament, it has been my chief object to carry into effect those measures which your wisdom has adopted for the defence of the United Kingdoms and for the vigorous prosecution of the war. In these preparations I have been seconded by the voluntary exertions of all ranks of my people, in a manner that has, if possible strengthened their claims to my confidence and affection:—they have proved that the menaces of the enemy have only served to rouse their native and hereditary spirit; and that all other considerations are lost in a general disposition to make those efforts and sacrifices which the honor and safety of the kingdom demanded at this important and critical conjuncture.  "Though my attention has principally been directed to the great object of internal security, no opportunity has been lost of making an impression on the foreign possessions of the enemy. The islands of St. Lucia, of Tobago, of St. Pierre and Miquelon, and the settlement of Demarara and Essequibo, have surrendered to the British arms.—In the conduct of the operation, by which those valuable acquisitions have been made, the utmost promptitude and zeal have been displayed by the officers employed on those services, and by my forces acting under their command, by sea and land.  "In Ireland, the leaders and several inferior agents in the late traitorous and atrocious conspiracy, have been brought to justice, and the public tranquility has experienced no further interruption. I indulge the hope, that such of my deluded subjects as have swerved from their allegiance, are now convinced of their error; and that, having compared the advantages they derive from the protection of a free constitution, with the condition of those countries which are under the dominion of the French Government, they will cordially and zealously concur in resisting any attempt that may be made against the security and independence of my United Kingdoms.  "Gentlemen of the House of Commons,  "I have a perfect reliance on your public spirit for making such provisions as may be necessary for the service of the year. The progressive improvement of the revenue cannot fail to encourage you to persevere in the system which has been adopted, of defraying the expenses of the war, with as little addition as possible to the public debt, and to the permanent burthens of the state.  "I lament the heavy pressure, which, under the present circumstances, must unavoidably be experienced by my people; but I am persuaded that they will meet it with the good sense and fortitude which so eminently distinguish their character under the conviction of the indispensable importance of upholding the dignity, and of providing effectually for the safety of the Empire.  "My Lords and Gentlemen,  "I have concluded a convention with the King of Sweden, for the purpose of adjusting all the differences which have arisen on the subject of the 11th article of the treaty of 1661. I have directed that a copy of this convention should be laid before you; and you will, I trust, be of opinion, that the arrangements, whilst it upholds our maritime rights, is founded on those principles of reciprocal advantage which are best calculated to maintain and improve the good understanding which happily subsists between the two countries.  "In the prosecution of the contest in which we are engaged, it shall be, as it ever has been, my first object to execute as becomes me, the great trust committed to my charge—Embarked with my brave and loyal people in one common cause, it is my fixed determination, if the occasion should arise, to share their exertions and their dangers in the defence of our Constitution, our Religion, our Laws, and Independence. To the acti- 
 vity and valour of my fleets and armies, to the zeal and unconquerable spirit of my faithful subjects, I confide the honor of my crown, and all those valuable interests which are involved in this momentous contest.  "Actuated by these sentiments, and humbly imploring the Blessings of Divine Providence, I look forward with a firm conviction, that if, contrary to all just expectation, the enemy should elude the vigilance of my numerous fleets and cruisers, and attempt to execute their presumptuous threat of invading our coasts, the consequence will be to them discomfiture, confusion and disgrace; and that our's will not only be the glory of surmounting present difficulties, and repelling immediate danger, but the solid and permanent advantage of fixing the safety and independence of the kingdom on the basis of acknowledged strength, the result of its own tried energy and resources."  November 28.  Some dispatches from the first consul to gen. Rochambeau, who commands the remnant of the French force in St. Domingo, has been lately intercepted by one of our cruisers. In these dispatches Bonaparte is said to have informed Gen. Rochambeau that the French treasury is quite inadequate to "furnish him with any other pecuniary supplies, and that he must therefore endeavour to provide for his army in the colony it was appointed to defend.  The mode of raising such provision was pointed out to the General; and the advice contained in the dispatch was that in order to prevent "noisy complaints," or "troublesome claims," at a future period, to any property he might think it necessary to appropriate, he should take care to have the appropriators "set aside, that is, murdered!"—The atrocities of former Tyrants, fade before this Master Monster.  BOTANY BAY.  We are in possession of seven of the first news papers printed at Botany Bay. The mind actuated by levity, may treat such a communication with contempt; But whether we view this new colony commercially or politically, the reflections produced are such as befit the Philosopher, the statesman or the Philanthropist.—The papers although printed in a style, that 40 years ago would have seemed elegant in this country are not noticed by us as literary productions but as the first essay of a colony.  It is now 18 years since the first establishment was made in South Wales; and the colony is already England in miniature. It is little more than two centuries since the Europeans were settled on the continent of North America, which is this day one of the countries in the world that maintains its independence and dignity in the most decided and honorable manner.  We are ignorant as to the settling of colonies in the ancient world. Fable and fictions have enveloped those transactions in a state of darkness; but since Europe got connected with India and South America, we have had some very striking examples of the impossibility of what is termed colonizing a country already inhabited and enjoying a polished state of society.  We may send thousands of our most energetic and brave compatriots to the East Indies. They will either return home, or they will assimilate themselves to the inhabitants; and their children will resemble the natives of the country. The Spaniards experience the same with regard to South America, and time makes no change in the manners of the inhabitants.  In settling a colony in North America England shed less blood, and performed fewer of those actions, which a misapplication of language has dignified with the title of great and brilliant; but it laid the foundation for a mighty state, already amounting to above eight millions of inhabitants, and affording by far the most extensive market for English manufactures that exists. The fair complement of inhabitants for the U. States will amount to above 150 millions!—Men who will speak the English language, live under English laws, and continue to prefer English manners to those of other countries. Thus England has already established one of the greatest states in the world; and this new country follows with rapidity that passes all example.  The first public effort of the inhabitants of Botany bay, towards assuming a national character cannot be passed over without feeling and observation. It is a period that naturally leads to reflection; and the thinking mind cannot look forward 

without seeing the same things happen that have taken place in America, with this difference, that this infant colony increases in wealth and conveniences much more rapidly than that colony did, which is now termed the U. States of America.
Besides the reflections suggested to the speculative politician, the man who possesses either humanity or religion, must be happy to find that those characters, whom bad company, and a number of concomitant circumstances, of which they could not get rid, rendered profligate and dangerous in this country, are become good and exemplary members of society in their new situation, where a guilty man shakes off shame, and becomes a fresh, worthy, and industrious inhabitant of the new country.
A century will not pass over till this new colony, feeling its own strength, will imitate the Americans, and become in the east, a great and powerful nation. What the consequence of this will be in our Asiatic possession, we can no more tell, than what the independence of America will one day produce with respect to our West India islands. We must keep in mind that the men we are planting are Englishmen, and will possess all their ambition and all their energy.
It appears clearly from the papers now before us, which are much occupied by advertisements, like a provincial English newspaper, that the state of society at Botany Bay, is already greatly advanced. Public sales, articles lost and found, and servants wanted, and articles of millinery and jewelry, and all other such matters are advertised in the same manner as in the most extensive and wealthy English settlements; and thus arises to the intellectual view a very wide field of reflection.
The extent of New South Wales, is very imperfectly known; but the difficulties which attended the first settlement disappear daily; so that in a short time there will be few impediments in the way of its increase. The advantage it will enjoy over America is, that the new settlers are not scattered abroad as they were there, but, by extending from one spot, will do it with much more ease and advantage.
The publishing of a paper is an act which gives a sort of unity and character to the establishment; and we see in that the beginning of a country which will in a short time exceed in power and energy, Italy, Greece, Turkey and those parts of the world that at one time held all the rest in subjection and contempt. It is impossible to reflect on the past, and look at the future without being impressed with feelings of those changes which take place in human affairs, and in the family of the world. We must consider this new branch as one that promises to maintain its importance in a manner that will not disgrace the nation from which it sprang.
There is without doubt, a disagreeable idea attending the mention of Botany Bay; and there are those whose levity will lead them to look contemptuously on the country; but when we consider that such an establishment is raised from that part of society that was lost to the country, and had justly forfeited their rights, how highly ought we to admire the humanity and justice of those who converted the rigour of justice into so mild a channel, and from the crimes and misfortunes of mankind, raised a society that promises to become so respectable and worthy of protection.
INVASION.
The French threaten to invade us.—His Majesty has told us so—our government seems to believe it—notwithstanding these appearances, I do not believe a Frenchman will, or can, in a hostile manner, set his foot on this island. But I believe they will attempt it; and I believe that, if our marine does not do its duty, they will be able to land.
Supposing them not to land, and that all their preparations are only intended to distress our public credit, they gain a much greater end, if you do not do your duty, by that, than if they did land. If they do land, they must be destroyed. If they do not land, they must destroy us, if any number among us are faint hearted enough to imagine that their landing can, in any respect, shake that system of the present government, under which all of us enjoy every blessing that liberty can bestow, or industry can produce.
Public credit in England at present is built on durable principles, it is as firm, and will be as lasting, as the heaviest work of manual labor; but the moment you destroy a certain step in the wonderful fabric, down tumble the whole.—The public credit of England is her public safety, and is built upon the strongest
and the most interesting of all principles, that of self preservation. There is not a man, there is not a beggar in England, whose interest is not to support it; when Englishmen support it not, chaos is come again. It is in vain for any among you to say, how can the public funds, be they good bad or indifferent, affect me, I have nothing in them. I do not know them. I do not know a friend in the whole world of mine that has any thing. But you have; the very person who gives you bread, if he does not depend upon the public funds for his immediate support, depends upon one or other who does. If he who does, suffers in his fortune, the person depending on him must do the same, and you must be consequently ruined. Such is the scale of progression in public credit; but when the upper link is unloosed, the whole is undone. You are, my friends, to reflect how near, how very near the inroad of a few banditti, in the year 1745, brought this precious gem to the verge of ruin.—It could have been saved only upon the principles I now recommend to you, that of self preservation. The merchants of London saw they themselves must be ruined, if public credit was not supported; & upon the principle of self preservation, and upon that principle only, some of them, who were far from being friends to the present establishment, ceased to be its enemies; they supported the credit of their country, and thereby supported, enriched, nay dignified themselves.
Having said thus much on the probable supposition that the French never can effect a descent upon Great Britain, but that their even menacing it, may have an effect detrimental to our public credit, which every one amongst us ought to guard against; let me now proceed a little to examine the conduct that every true Briton ought to observe in case (which I believe will never be the case) 30,000 were actually landed on the British shores.
Other writers will tell you, contribute, subscribe, and associate—but for what? to be sure to fight. I say fight yourselves—every man who owes allegiance to his King and country, ought on such an emergency as an invasion, not only to hire other people to fight, but he ought to fight himself aye propria persona .
This is not a dispute about Ministers or modes of government; it is a dispute about the existence of our own liberties and properties, whether they shall be destroyed, or whether they shall outlive the ambition and revenge of people who have attempted to destroy both. Let us in such a conjuncture imitate the Romans, who whenever they were threatened with a Gallic war, superseded all civil business, and each betook himself to his spear and shield.
My friends and countrymen, it is but once that this dispute can happen; if you behave manfully, you never can have occasion to renew it, their is not in Great Britain a denomination of party, that is not interested to repel such an invasion. In conquest there is no respect of party, look at your own history—William the Norman had a great party in England, Edgar Atheling was a pretender to the crown, and had an undoubted right of blood. But when William invaded and conquered, what did these considerations avail? Nothing, the whole property of England was parcelled out among his followers; Englishmen were reduced to a state of vassalage, and would have been exterminated, had it not been that they were useful in hewing wood and drawing water.
Such my friends and countrymen, must be our fates, if we exert not ourselves as men. If we are invaded, the encouragement our enemies have proceeds from their opinion of our divisions.—Let our great men see they shall be supported, and make the commonality sensible that there is not a man in England too great to draw a sword in defence of his country. The man who upon such an occasion, shall plead the privilege of a title or ribband, is a coward—is something worse.
If, my friends and countrymen, you are thus united, and thus determined, let the French land—forego the barrier of the sea, and open the gates to invasion. It will be the happiest event that can happen to yourselves or your posterity. Neither we, nor they, will ever hear more of those invasion panics, which have cost the nation upwards of thirty millions to guard against.—The courage of your brave ancestors upon many occasions, got the start of exercise and military discipline, when fighting for all they held dear as men and Englishmen. Look into your history, when Charles I. with one of the best veteran armies in Europe, had advanced as far as Brentford against the city of London, his
progress was checked—By whom? By the shop keepers and apprentices of London, who thought their liberties endangered.
MARTINSBURG, February 17.
"'Tis our sad fate to note the Traveller As he journeys to his silent home!"
Died in this town on Saturday evening last, in the 60th year of his age, the Rev. JOHN D. YOUNG, Minister of the German Episcopal Church, after a lingering indisposition. Mr. Young was a native of Germany, but has resided in this country for a considerable time, and in this town for 14 years—Tho' it was with difficulty he made himself understood in the English language, yet his manners were affable and pleasing, and shewed him to be the polite Scholar and Gentleman—By those who best knew him he was esteemed a profound reasoner, and as possessing a mind well stored with all the riches of ancient and modern learning. His Ecclesiastical performances were marked with ingenuity, happily blended with the sensibility and piety of the Gospel—He was at once the able Divine, and sincere Christian—To delineate his accomplishments and virtues is beyond our power, nor is it necessary any farther than as an incentive to others to imitate them—His worth is indelibly stamped on the minds of all acquainted with him—and their respect for his character evinced by their deep regret at his loss.
On the same evening Mrs. ELIZABETH DAVIS, of this County, in the 79th year of her age.
AMERICAN LONGEVITY.
Departed this life a few days past, at his place of abode in the vicinity of this town, where he has resided sixty-six years, Mr. YONAS HEDGES, in the eighty-ninth year of his age. His character as an honest man stands fair in the records of memory, and in his sphere he was highly esteemed. He was uniformly temperate, and enjoyed throughout his long life, with but few exceptions, a most desirable state of health. The aneurysm gave the fatal stroke.—Also, Mrs. AGNESS HEDGES, not long since, in the ninetieth year of her age.
Also, Mr. HENRY SYBERT, in the prime of life—The death of Mr. Sybert affords another melancholy instance of the frail tenure of earthly existence, to warn the sons of mortality of the uncertainty of human life—But a few days before his death he had been skating until he got into a free state of perspiration, while in this situation he imprudently took a large draught of cold water and thus occasioned his untimely end.
The following account of the warfare between the Clintonian and Burrites is copied from a late National Aegis, a democratic paper.
NEW-YORK
This large and wealthy and respectable portion of our Continent, seems to be destined to endure something more than its portion of natural and political evil. Her Capital is periodically scourged, by the dreadful visitations of disease and death—Her tranquility is perpetually disturbed, by all the angry and malignant passions, which spring from the untractable spirit of party. Never, in any part of our country, has the fire of faction raged with such ungovernable fury. The Goddess of discord holds the fluctuating balance, and malignant smiles at its perpetual vibration.—She waves her torch on high, and the fire of resentment is kindled. In destructive progress, it consumes every moral principle and every social feeling.—It seizes on domestic enjoyment and it is destroyed in the dreadful conflagration. It touches the ties of friendship consanguinity, and they are broken asunder like threads of tow. The picture is not too highly colored—Every day brings forth some new incentive to wrath, and mingles new gall and wormwood in the bitter cup of resentment. It is not a contention upon a speculative theory, or an effort for any practical experiment in politics. It is a deep rooted and inveterate quarrel, between two rival factions fighting for power and struggling to be uppermost.—It is the Red Rose and the White. It is York and Lancaster.—It is the Montagues and the Capulets.—Those who cry for peace and there is no peace, may well exclaim, with Mercutio .
"A plague o' both your Houses!"
In Massachusetts, it gives us much pleasure to remark, the violence of par-
ty spirit has abated, and the fervor of political resentment is rapidly subsiding.
It is rumoured, that our government, finding that the boundaries of the Louisiana cession are undefined by the late treaty have retained six millions of purchase money as a security for the equitable adjustment of this important point. It is on this subject that Mr. Harvey is to proceed to France.
We hear from Washington, that on the 23th inst. the Committee of Commerce and manufacture reported several resolutions on the subject of various petitions for the encouragement of domestic manufactures. Among other things they propose to exempt the following articles from duty upon importation, viz. Rags of linen, cotton, woollen, or hemp cloth; Bristles of swine; Regulus of Antimony; unwrought Burstones; Saltpetre; unwrought Cork. These articles at present pay a duty of 12 1-2 per cent ad valorem .
On a variety of foreign manufactures they propose a considerable increase of duty. Among these are brushes, black glass bottles, stone ware, window glass, cannon balls, hats, plated ware, starch, hair powder, glue, gunpowder, printed calicoes, cordage and cables, umbrellas, soap, tallow candles, foreign fish, &c.
Three Volumes of the DOMESTIC ENCYCLOPEDIA, are received and ready for delivery to Subscribers at the Intelligencer Office.
The subscriber has just received a large quantity of well-assorted CASTINGS, OF SUPERIOR QUALITY, Which will be sold on moderate terms, WILLIAM RIDDLE. Martinsburg, February 17, 1804.
Carriage of Flour.
FLOUR will be carried from the mouth of Opeckon to George-Town, for One Dollar per Barrel, clear of all charges, when the water will admit a Boat to pass carrying 100 Barrels. The money to be paid when the flour is delivered.
JAMES FORMAN. Berkeley County, February 17, 1804.
FOUND trespassing on the subscriber's plantation, four estray HOGS, two of them spotted Barrows, and two Sows, all of them supposed to be two years old, marked with a swallow fork in each ear, and an underbit out of the left ear—Appraised to nine dollars—The owner is desired to prove property, pay charges and take them away.
ZEPHANIAH BELL. Berkeley County, February 17, 1804.
FOR SALE, or BARTER.
THAT beautiful and much admired Property on Sams Creek, Frederick County, Maryland, 7 miles from Liberty Town and 32 from Baltimore; a noted Stand for Store and Tavern, having the advantage of several public Roads, leading from different parts, which intersect near to said place; the Dwelling House is Stone, lately built and finished in the best manner, which is large and commodious, with a Kitchen and two good Cellars; there are a new Store-House of Stone, Meat-House, Stable, &c. with other buildings that add to its accommodation.—This Property, together with a well assorted Stock of Dry Goods and Groceries, will be sold on a credit of one and two years the purchaser giving bond with approved security; this Property is worthy the attention of any gentleman wishing to embark in the above business; there is also a young Apple Orchard, and a few large bearing Apple Trees. For further particulars apply to the subscriber living on the premises.
THOMAS BURK. February 17, 1804.
THE subscriber respectfully acquaints his friends and the public, that he has re-commenced the Saddling and Harness Making Business at his place at the head of Dry Run, half a mile from Mr. Aaron Faris and four and an half from Martinsburg, where he will thankfully receive any commands in the above line, which he pledges himself to execute in the best manner, at a moderate price, and on the shortest notice.
PETER SNOUDEEL. February 17, 1804.

From the Port Folio.
THE POINTED EPIGRAM.
An Eaton boy, who did not want for wit, In careless haste his exercise had writ, How dare you, blockhead, quoth the master, bring, An epigram to me that has no sting! Pray, sir, forgive me, says the youth this once, Another time you shall not call me dunce. A wasp, next day, the dextrous strip-ling caught, And, wrapt in paper, to his master bro't; What have you here! the purlind doctor cries, An epigram, good sir, the boy replies. An epigram! remember what you bring, You know what follows if it has no sting. He said—when quickly by the paining smart, He found the rogue had not forgot the dart!
FORTITUDE.
Inspired by Filial Fondness, exemplified in the Conduct of
MADEMOISELLE CAZOTTE.
AMIDST the various ties which unite society together, and become antidotes to the pains and misfortunes of life, none ought to be considered so completely binding, as those which exist between the parent and the child. The heart that is alive to grateful emotions, must continually be reverting to the kindness it has received; yet memory cannot extend to a recollection of those anxieties, which, during the days of childhood, the attached parent feels.
That there have been monsters in existence, whose depravity of disposition have absolutely brought human nature into disgrace, the historian's pen too fully authenticates; and to make it the more shocking, even in the softer race! With what horror do we turn from the description of that parricide who instigated her husband to deprive her aged father of his throne; and not only beheld his venerable form mangled by his inhuman murderers, but absolutely drove over it with her chariot wheels!
Amidst all the horrors of the French revolution, it opened a field for the exertion of some of the finest feelings of the heart; and during that fatal period, filial fondness, in particular, was carried to a degree of enthusiasm that was never before displayed. Numerous are the instances of amiable daughters, anxious to purchase existence for the authors of their being, by a resignation of their own; and even the savage multitude, who delighted in bloodshed, have been awed into compassion by the proof of filial love. M. du Broca's interesting Anecdotes abound with instances of affection, which at once pain and delight; and the one which I shall select for the entertainment of my readers, will prove, that filial tenderness is capable of inspiring magnanimity in the mind.
Mademoiselle Cazotte was the only daughter of a gentleman who, at the commencement of the revolution, was seventy-two years of age; and being closely connected with the intendant of the civil list, was from that circumstance unfortunately involved in his fate; for letters of M. Cazotte's were found in La Porte's possession, and the writer of them was sent to prison with his amiable child.
To Mademoiselle, in a few days liberty was offered; but she refused it, and obtained permission to remain confined; and the affectionate zeal she testified for her father, united to the eloquent persuasions that she used, so far interested the Marsellois (who were quartered in the prison) in his favour, that they unanimously determined to preserve his life.
Tho' the ill-fated old man's death was thus unexpectedly prevented through the filial attachment of his amiable child, yet his savage persecutors allowed him but a short enjoyment of existence; for, on the evening of the second of September, they again demanded his life. Mademoiselle Cazotte, hearing her father's name vociferated by voices which appalled every feeling by their sound, instantly rushed out amongst the group of murderers, and undauntedly answered to the name. Her extreme youth, beauty, and courage, struck with astonishment the sanguinary band; and cruelty itself remained some moments doubtful whether it should fulfil oppressive Tyranny's command. "What hast thou done to be here with thy daughter?" said one of the foremost to the ill-fated Cazotte. "You
will find that by the jailor's book," replied the prisoner; which informed them, that for being a counter-revolutionist, Cazotte was detained. Scarcely was the report circulated amongst them, than the axe was raised over the unfortunate man's head; which his daughter perceiving, uttered a shriek of horror, and throwing herself upon him, concealed him from their sight.
"Strike, barbarians!" said she, disdaining supplication; "for you cannot reach my father, but through the passage of my heart!" At this astonishing proof of filial affection, hearts which have been strangers to compassion felt the force of nature's ties, & a shout of pardon! pardon! issued from the mouth of the surrounding multitude, and was re-echoed by the general voice.—The Marsellois instantly opened a passage for them, and the old man retired under the cover of his sacred shield!
What a tribute was at that moment offered to the social affections! What transitions can exalted virtue produce in the heart!—Even barbarism itself seemed to acquire civilization; ferocity became gentleness; and the oppressors were subdued!
After the institution of the criminal tribunal, Cazotte was again destined to feel the force of tyrannic power; again was he arrested and dragged to prison; and again, in spite of all entreaties, accompanied by his child. "In the company of you, my father," said his amiable daughter, "the most cruel of assassins I have faced; and shall I not be the companion of your new misfortune, in which there is much less cause for dread or alarm? The hope of saving your life will again support me, and I will shew to your judges a forehead furrowed with age. I will ask them if a man, who has but a few days to linger out among his fellow creatures may not find mercy in the eyes of justice, after having avoided the perils which you have escaped? I will enquire of him whose white hairs could excite pity in the breast of assassins, could not create it in the hearts of magistrates, where mercy ought to reside? The voice of nature will plead; and you will be liberated." "Oh!" said the unfortunate father, "deceive not yourself, my child."
Though Cazotte at length agreed that his daughter should accompany him to prison, yet the keeper positively refused to let her in; and agonised at this unexpected disappointment, she instantly flew to the commune, and by the force of tears and supplications, at length had the satisfaction of obtaining consent. Night and day were spent in filial affections, and in endeavouring to fortify her father's mind, except those hours when she was trying to induce the judges to use their influence to preserve his life.
When the period arrived which was to decide the destiny of the oppressed and unfortunate Cazotte, he appeared before the tribunal, supported by his amiable daughter, whose interesting appearance excited general applause! Previous to that mock ceremony which was falsely termed a trial, Cazotte had laid injunctions on his daughter not to speak; but as they proceeded, the variations of her countenance expressed more than the most eloquent tongue could reveal.—Breathless from fear, and pale from apprehension, in all the agony of suspense, she waited to hear the final sentence pronounced; but, unable to support the dreadful conflict of feeling, she was carried apparently lifeless out of the hall.
The moment she had regained the powers of recollection, she requested to be restored to that object whom nature had endeared; but the tears of her friends too fatally convinced her, she was never again to be blest with his sight; for execution immediately followed the sentence, and it is to be hoped the unfortunate Cazotte was translated to a better life.
FOR SALE.
A small tract of LAND, consisting of 107 acres, within one mile of Strider's Mill, in the neighbourhood of Bullskin, Jefferson County.
THIS Land is very valuable, as it is a mixture of lime-stone and slate, and lies almost wholly to the sun-rise; the greater part of it is cleared and in good tenable repair; there are on the premises a good Dwelling-House and Kitchen, two excellent Springs of never-failing Water, and a good thriving Orchard of choice Apple Trees now in their prime. Any person inclining to purchase, may have immediate possession.
WILLIAM BURNS, jun. Berkeley County, Febuary 3, 1804.
THE subscriber has just added to his former stock, a considerable quantity of
Dry Goods & Groceries,
Which form a very complete Assortment.
He requests all persons indebted to him by Bond or Note to make immediate payment.—Those who have open Accounts with him will please come forward and close them.—He will take Merchantable Wheat, Rye or Corn, and allow the highest price for all debts due.
WILLIAM RIDDLE. Martinsburg, February 3, 1804.
FARMERS ATTEND.
MANY of you having very frequently applied to the subscriber (he being in the habit of trading to the Northward) to bring a covering horse of the Eusopus breed, which you so much (and not without just cause) admire, he therefore being induced from interest, as well as having a natural disposition to accommodate, has procured one of that stock, which he flatters himself will please.—
This noble Horse, called EUSOPUS BALL,
Will stand the ensuing season at the subscriber's stable in Martinsburg, at the moderate price of three dollars and a bushel of oats the season, the oats to be brought with the mare, five dollars for insurance, and one dollar cash the single leap. The season to begin the first day of April and end the middle of July.—Credit will be given for the money until the 1st of April 1805.
Eusopus Ball is a handsome dark bay, ten years old this spring, he is sixteen and an half hands high, with bone and body in proportion, and is as well calculated for the draft as any horse in the state of Virginia. The public will please to excuse me for omitting his pedigree, as I conceive it unnecessary, relying on their sufficient knowledge and acquaintance with the breed and services of those valuable kind of horses—without this, his form alone, will be sufficient to recommend him.
WILLIAM MACKEY, jun. February 3, 1804. [t.f.]
THE Subscriber respectfully informs his Friends and the Public, that he has removed from the house he formerly occupied, to his own Property, situate between the Store of P. Nadenboush, & Co. and the Printing-Office of J. Alburts, in the Main-Street Martinsburg, where he is now ready to execute any commands he may be favoured with in the line of his Profession.
He has now on hands some CLOCKS ready finished, all of which will be warranted to perform in the most accurate manner for ten years.
WATCHES repaired as usual, in the best manner, and with quick dispatch.
TIME-PIECES, GOLD and SILVER WATCHES of any description, may be had on a short notice, by applying to him.
SILVER-WORK of every kind, and a variety of JEWELRY, may be had at his shop.
He cuts MILL-BRANDS, &c. REES BRANSON. 2nd mo. 3rd day, 1804.
TAKE NOTICE.
THE subscriber, having pressing calls for Money, earnestly solicits all persons indebted to him, to come forward immediately and discharge whatever may be due.—When his customers take into consideration the length of time many of them have been indebted, and the use he constantly has for Cash, to meet the claims on him, to answer the calls of his family, as well as to keep up the Assortment of articles necessary in his practice, he doubts not but they will cheerfully pay up what may be due. Persons failing to comply with this notice need expect no longer indulgence, as he is positively determined to make the most speedy collection.
He wishes to take as an APPRENTICE a young man from 14 to 16 years of age, of unexceptionable character and who can come well recommended.
N. B. He continues to give a credit of from 6 to 12 months to good persons, for his attendance in the practice of Physic, &c. Articles in the Apothecaries line must be paid for when delivered.
JACOB P. HARRIS. Martinsburg, February 3, 1804
TO BE SOLD.
A VALUABLE BODY OF LAND, situate in Berkeley County, Virginia, near Mill-Creek, containing 500 acres. This Land is divided into three Tenements, with a good Barn and convenient Dwelling House, an excellent apple Orchard of about 500 bearing trees, with a number of peach and cherry trees on each place—About 50 or 60 acres of Meadow is made, which is nearly equally apportioned between the different places, and a considerable quantity, more may be made with but little trouble.—About one half of the Land is cleared, enclosed with good fence, and in excellent farming condition; the other half is cloth'd with good timber, such as white and black Oak, Hickory, &c. There are four springs of good Water on this Land, three of which are so situated as to be convenient to each of the different houses. The Property may be seen and the terms know on application to the subscriber, living on the premises.
An indisputable title, free from incumbrance, will be given. JONATHAN GARRARD. February 3, 1804.
FOR SALE.
WILL be offered for sale at public vendue, on the 1st day of March 1804, at 10 o'clock, on the premises, a large and commodious GRIST MILL, with a pair of French Burrs and a pair of country Stones, five Bolting Clothes, with Bolting Machines worked by water; the Mill has the advantage of 15 feet fall of water; on the same lot, all under one roof, is a Dwelling House, consisting of three Rooms below stairs and a Store-Room, with an excellent Cellar, the Lot on which the buildings stand is very fertile, situate in Shepherd's-Town, Jefferson County, and supplied with a never failing stream of water and a good settlement where she is continually furnished with an extensive run of custom.—Also in the same Town, a LOT with a Stone House thereon with a run of water passing through the Lot, and is convenient either for a Store or Tan-Yard lying and being in the Main Street. The premises will be sold together or separate as may best suit the purchaser or purchasers. The terms will be made known on the day of sale. An indisputable title free from incumbrance will be given. ELIZABETH STILLY, Adm'a. Shepherd's-Town, January 20, 1804.
Farmers and Merchants, Take Notice,
THAT the subscriber has got Taler's MILL on Opequan, (between three and four miles from Martinsburg) in complete order for the reception and manufacture of Grain; and that for every hundred bushels of clean merchantable Wheat, weighing 60 pound per bushel, brought to said Mill, he will deliver 21 barrels of Superfine Flour, and will be responsible for the inspection in any market in the United States.
He will give the highest price in Cash, for Wheat, Rye and Corn.
LEONARD CROW. December 30, 1803. 6m.
A General Assortment of HUGHES'
BAR-IRON.
For sale at the Subscribers, WARRANTED TO BE GOOD, Price six dollars a hundred, gross weight.
Those who may wish to purchase this article, either by the large or small parcel, will be able to supply themselves on as good terms as if they went to the Iron-Works.
P. NADENBOUSCH, & Co. Martinsburg, August 12, 1803.
MARTINSBURG, Berkeley County, Virginia; Printed and published by JOHN ALBURTIS.
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