Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer (Martinsburg, Va.), 1803-01-28 00:00:00

Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer.
[No. 44 of VOLUME IV.]
FRIDAY, January 28, 1803.
[WHOLE No. 300.]
Terms of the Intelligencer.
THE price of this Paper is two dollars per annum, one dollar payable at the time of subscribing, and one when the year expires. Distant subscribers pay for the whole year in advance. The price of Advertisements, to non-subscribers, is one dollar per square for three weeks insertion, and for continuance after that time 25 cents per week; Subscribers will continue to receive a reduction of one-fourth on their advertisements.
We are authorised to inform the Citizens of Berkeley County, that JAMES CAMPBELL, Esq. and MAGNUS TATE, Esq. will stand a poll at the ensuing election for Representatives in the State Legislature.
To the Inhabitants of Berkeley County.
FELLOW-CITIZENS,
BEING frequently solicited by a number of respectable Gentlemen to come forward as a Candidate to represent you in the General Assembly of this Commonwealth, this is therefore to inform you that I have at last got my own consent, not only to enlarge the field of your choice, but if elected, to serve you faithfully, according to my best judgment and ability. I will add, fellow-citizens, that I have lived amongst you nearly thirteen years, and in the course of that time, I have been endeavoring to learn the political situation of our common country, and have established for myself a place of residence in Berkeley County, where it is probable I may pass the balance of my days; it is therefore natural to suppose that my own interest, will lead me upon all occasions, to promote your welfare in general, as a body, and of which body myself and family forms a part. I will further add, that there may be a number of persons who vote for measures and not for men, that may wish to know my political sentiments; in order to give them that information, I do declare myself to be a real republican, a true friend to the constitution of the United States, and an approver of the present administration of the general government.
With sentiments of esteem, I leave you to judge, and chuse for yourselves. JOEL WARD. Mill-Creek, December 26, 1802.
TO THE CITIZENS OF JEFFERSON COUNTY.
WE, the undersigned, at the request of our Friends, offer as Candidates at the ensuing Election, to represent you in the next General Assembly of this State.
We are, Gentlemen, with due respect, your obedient servants, ABRAHAM MORGAN. GEORGE TATE. January 13, 1803.
FOR RENT OR BARTER.
THE HOUSES and LOT at present in the occupancy of Abraham Gorrell, situate in King Street Martinsburg, on the corner next the Market-House. This house has, for a number of years, been occupied as a Tavern, for which it is extremely well calculated, having a number of lodging and other rooms, good and convenient Kitchen, Smoke-House, a very large Stable, &c. This Property will be rented from the 17th of March next, or the subscriber would dispose of it for Kentucky or other back lands of good quality, for which indisputable titles can be had. The terms may be known on application to the subscriber living near Martinsburg, or to Abraham Gorrell, on the premises.
WILLIAM GORRELL. January 14, 1803.
Blank Deeds for sale at this Office.
BERKELEY COUNTY, ss.
October Court, 1802.
Ann Hunter, Guardian of Ann Evelina Hunter, Moses Hunter and David Hunter, children and Heirs of Moses Hunter, deceased—Complainants
AGAINST
John Davis, Sarah Keemer, Thomas May and James Keemer, Executors of James Keemer, dec'd, Elizabeth Davis, an infant under the age of 21 years, James K. Davis, William Magowan, and Mary his wife, late Mary Davis, which said Elizabeth, James K. and Mary, are children of said John Davis, and Legatees of said James Keemer, dec'd. Defendants. In CHANCERY.
THE Defendants Thomas May, and James Keemer, not having entered their appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly, and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that they are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the Complainants, by their Counsel, it is ordered, that the said Defendants do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in March next, and answer the bill of the Complainants, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Virginia Gazette, for two months successively, and published at the door of the Court House of the said County.
A Copy.
Teste, H. BEDINGER, c. b. c.
October Court, 1802.
BERKELEY COUNTY, ss. William M'Sherry, & Co. Complainants.
Charles Ingoldsby, Daniel Kennedy, William Shields and Stephen Snodgrass, Defendants. In CHANCERY.
THE Defendants, Charles Ingoldsby and Daniel Kennedy, not having entered their appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly, and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that they are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the Complainants, by their Counsel, it is ordered, that the said Defendants, Charles Ingoldsby and Daniel Kennedy, do appear here, on the Monday after the third Tuesday in January next, and answer the bill of the Complainants, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Virginia Gazette, for two months successively, and also published at the door of the Court House of the said County.
A Copy.
Teste, H. BEDINGER, c. b. c.
BERKELEY COUNTY, ss.
November Court, 1802.
John Oferrall, Complainant.
against
Patrick M'Caffry, surviving partner of Tabb & M'Caffry, Samuel Craig, Anthony Kennedy and Patrick Campbell, trustees of Tabb & M'Caffry, and Michael M'Kewan and James Faulkner, Defendants. In CHANCERY.
THE Defendants Patrick M'Caffry, Anthony Kennedy & Patrick Campbell, not having entered their appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that they are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the Complainant, by his Counsel, it is ordered, that the said Defendants do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in February next, and answer the bill of the Complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Virginia Gazette, for two months successively, and published at the door of the Court House of the said County. And it is further ordered, that the said Defendants, M'Kewan, Faulkner and Craig, do not pay, convey away, or secrete any debts by them owing to, or effects in their hands belonging to the Defendants M'Caffry & Tabb, until the further order of this Court.
A Copy.
Teste, H. BEDINGER, c. b. c.
PRINTING,
In all its variety, executed at this Office, with correctness and expedition.
BERKELEY COUNTY, ss.
OCTOBER COURT, 1802.
Andrew Waggener, surviving Executor of William Cunningham, dec'd—Compt.
AGAINST
Ann Henshaw, widow and adm'x of William Henshaw, dec'd, who was Ex'r of James Cunningham, dec'd, Nicholas Henshaw, Rachel Lemon, Lewis Moore and Rebecca his wife, Levi Henshaw, Hiram Henshaw, Seth Duncan and Rhexanna his wife, Adam Stephen Henshaw, Jonathan Seamon Henshaw, Washington Henshaw, William Slaughter Henshaw and Uriah Springer Henshaw, the said Adam Stephen, Jonathan Seamon, Washington, William Slaughter and Uriah Springer, are infants under the age of 21 years, which said Nicholas, Rachel, Rebecca, Levi, Hiram, Rhexanna, Adam Stephen, Jonathan Seamon, Washington, William Slaughter and Uriah Springer, are children and co-heirs and co-heiresses of the said William Henshaw, dec'd—Defendants. In CHANCERY.
THE Defendants, Nicholas Henshaw, Lewis Moore, and Rebecca his wife, not having entered their appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that they are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth, on motion of the Complainant, by his Counsel, it is ordered, that the said Defendants do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in March next, and answer the bill of the Complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Virginia Gazette, for two months successively, and published at the door of the Court House of the said County.
A Copy.
Teste, H. BEDINGER, c. b. c.
BERKELEY COUNTY, ss.
October Court, 1802.
John Myles, Tunis Newkirk, George Newkirk, Henry Newkirk, John Newkirk and Joseph Newkirk, which said Henry, John and Joseph, are infants under the age of 21 years, by George Newkirk, their Guardian—Compt.
AGAINST
David Watkins, Jane Logan, (widow) Executrix and Devisee of James Logan, dec'd, Brian Bruin and James Wilson, Def'ts. In CHANCERY.
THE Defendants, David Watkins and Bryan Bruin, not having entered their appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that they are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth, on motion of the Complainants, by their Counsel, it is ordered, that the said Defendants do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in March next, and answer the bill of the Complainants, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Virginia Gazette, for two months successively, and published at the door of the Court House of the said County.
A Copy.
Teste, H. BEDINGER, c. b. c.
FOR SALE.
UPWARDS of Five Hundred Acres of good Limestone LAND, situate in Jefferson County, Virginia; two miles from Charles Town, eleven from Shepherd's Town, two from Keyes's Ferry, and six from Harper's Ferry. There is no farm in the County better watered—the different springs that rise on it, when united, form a stream large enough for a Mill, in the driest season, with fall sufficient for that purpose.—There is about 20 Acres of Meadow and more may be made with little expense.—The soil is light, easily cultivated, and clear of stone. There are two large, and one small Apple Orchard of excellent fruit. More than 200 Acres of this Land is well clothed with timber. It may conveniently be divided into two or three farms, if it should suit the purchaser or purchasers, allotting to each a proportion of timber, meadow, orchards, houses, &c. A more particular description is not thought necessary—the land may be seen, and the terms of sale made known by applying to the subscriber on the premises.
If application should be made in time, I will sell THREE or FOUR LOTS of LAND, containing from TWO to TEN ACRES, as may best suit the purchasers, with a never failing spring of water on each Lot, well situated for Mechanics of every description, being on the main road leading from Keyes's Ferry to Charles-Town. One of these Lots is well calculated for a TANYARD. Also for sale, several unimproved LOTS in Charles-Town, and Five Hundred Acres of excellent LAND on the Little Kanawha, Wood County.
ALEXANDER WHITE, junr. January 21, 1803.
A List of LETTERS remaining in the Post-Office at Shepherd's Town, the 1st of January, 1803.
B. William Boilin, or Bollind. Ruhannah Banks. John Baltzer. Peter Boss. Smithfield.
C. Peter Clima. Jacob Comegys. Jacob Cox.
D. Thomas Delap, care of Mr. M c Murrain.
E. Evans & Jemmison, three letters. K. Alexander Kenney.
L. Thomas Lee. Henry Lyon.
M. Joseph Martin. Barnhard Miller. William M'Cance, or M'Cane, Keep-tryst Furnace.
R. David Ross, Loudoun County. S. Lewis Saylor, Chair-maker.
T. William Thompson, Miller.
N. B. A letter, advertised the last quarter, directed to Doctor Joseph Gowan, near Shepherd's Town, and care of William Wilson, Middletown, is still here, and as this letter is said to contain a note of hand for £. 16 16 0, and may be of importance to the owner, he will be pleased to take notice, that it will be forwarded to the General Post-Office the 23d inst. if not before taken up.
Where no place of residence is mentioned, in or near Shepherd's Town, it is to be understood.
JOHN MORROW, P.M.
From the Frederick-Town HERALD.
We have been furnished with the following as an extract of a letter from a Clergyman to his Reverend Friend:—
THE disposition of our present government appears ominous and truly inauspicious to the ministry of the Gospel. Mr. Paine, who is the most obscene reviler and virulent scoffer at Christianity, that the world ever saw and has written the grossest blasphemy against our blessed Saviour, is honored and entertained with social hilarity by our present chief magistrate. In his first letter, addressed to the people of the U. States, he rancorously sneers at the Clergy and adds in the same sentence "the piety of hypocrites," with which epithet infidels and profligates have always attempted to ridicule the votaries of the Christian religion. I know not what to think of those Ministers of the Gospel, who still contend that Mr. Jefferson is a believer in our holy doctrine. It appears clear to me, that, if he was a christian, he could not possibly honour the man, who has so malignantly abused the founder of christianity. There is but one step more necessary to procure an efficient support to the propagation of unbelief and Deism throughout the United States, and that is, to grant Mr. Paine adequate power by an Act of Congress to establish a system of MORAL instruction on the plan of his Age of Reason. Our Churches could easily be converted into Temples of Reason and our schools be interdicted the use of the Bible, as idle fable unfit to expand the minds of the rising generation. But perhaps the American nation may not yet be sufficiently enlightened for so glorious a measure. The sanction of Mr. Jefferson's name has transformed the Ministerial minions, who most strenuously denied, that Mr. Paine was invited by him to this country, into the loudest advocates for the propriety of the invitation and in their adoration of the President have we not reason to believe, that every consideration of christianity would be sacrificed at the shrine of political enthusiasm?
I care not to express my most pointed disapprobation at the conduct of Mr.

Jefferson in the hospitality he affords to the profligate infidel and in bestowing on him an adventitious respectability by his countenance and patronage. And although I have ever believed, that a Minister of the Gospel should forbear to take an active part in the politics of his country, yet I never can be persuaded to think that he should tamely submit to any attacks on his Religion, though they should be favored by the smiles of the chief Magistrate—Such submission would amount to a dereliction of the cause he is bound by every sacred tie of christian obligation to uphold and defend. Perhaps under a monarchical form of government, the avowal of his disapprobation at the Ruler's conduct might prove of little avail—but under an elective magistrate, it becomes an indispensable duty to unfold to the people his contempt for the religion which they hold sacred. By such means he will impart to the community a proper estimate of the qualifications of a President, who cherishes in his bosom the most profligate infidel and who himself rejects the scripture account of the deluge in his "Notes on Virginia." At the ensuing election, the people may then chuse for their chief magistrate a man, whom they know to be more friendly to their religion. I am convinced that the majority of the American nation are professors of christianity and apprehend, that if the President despised the religion of Christ, as idle fable, he ought, at least for their sake, to have excluded from his presence Mr. Paine its greatest enemy and reviler.
Now, my dear sir, which is the path of duty? To look on these proceedings with indifferent silence or to break out into censureous animadversion on the conduct of our chief ruler? The Bishop of Llandaff has written a very elegant and ample refutation of Paine's Age of Reason—but I do not know, that I have seen more than two or three copies of that work in our city. I am credibly informed that the Age of Reason is publicly advertised for sale in the shop of one of your democratic editors. The laws of this state punish blasphemy and yet a work is suffered to be sold, that contains the vilest blasphemies, without any censure or restraint. I presume, it has been heretofore an oversight in your grand juries, whose duty it is under that law, to check that most horrible sin against the God of Heaven in whatever shape it may appear. Such is the fact, and what christian, when he reflects a moment on these things, can suppress his indignation.
I again repeat, my dear sir, what course are we to pursue? Shall we persist in the beaten track of duty and not repel the violent attacks levelled at our most holy religion? Is not the defence of the gospel as much a part of our duty as the preaching of it? I am far, far from harboring any idea of entering into an electioneering campaign. It is the defence of christianity, I aim at. All I wish is that the Ruler, who cherishes and honors the reviler of christianity and is himself not exempt from unbelief, would be changed for a true adherent to the Gospel of Christ and I think it impossible for any good christian to withhold his interest and assent to this most sacred and most meritorious wish. To their shame be it spoken, there are some Ministers of the Gospel, who advocate Mr. Jefferson's conduct towards Mr. Paine and alledge, that it is his revolutionary services to this country, that he delights to honor. O he!! Can any services whatever wipe off in the estimation of a preacher of the Gospel the stigma of blasphemy, deliberately sent into the world, not recanted, but impudently maintained!!—Such an one surely must be a wolf in sheep's clothing. For my part, the republicanism and piety, true liberty and christianity are perfectly compatible and congenial, yet an attachment to the president and an approbation of his patronage and favors conferred on Mr. Paine, is as inconsistent with a true and genuine zeal for christianity as vice is opposite to virtue. The pious votaries of religion will never agree to sacrifice the honor of their Saviour for the doubtful virtues of an earthly magistrate. It is impossible for them to worship Christ and at the same time revere a president, who cherishes in his bosom the most abandoned reviler of his doctrines, that ever lived.
These are not the gloomy suggestions of a disturbed imagination. We need only to look around us to behold the reality. Convinced of your zeal in the ministry of the Gospel, I hope, in thus expressing myself I chime with sentiments you have long since felt operating on your mind in viewing the situation of our country.
With esteem, &c.
On the 1st of August, 1801; two letters were sent to the President of the United States, under the borrowed signature of Nicholas Giffey, which make at New Port, Rhode Island, advising and urging him (the president) to make certain improper removals and appointments. To which letters answers were returned as from the President, but whether really written by him or not, cannot perhaps be precisely affirmed, since they were obtained from Giffey and could never be seen after they were once in the possession of Mr. Christopher Ellery, who is supposed to be a principal in the affair. To the request of Giffey, made, it does not appear when, but evidently some months afterwards, that he would deliver him the answers of the President, Ellery said it was out of his power as he had delivered them to Mr. Jefferson himself. At the time the letters were written, Mr. John Rutledge, member of Congress from South Carolina, was on a visit to New Port. Nothing further was heard of the letters, nor does it appear that any communication was made to any person on the subject, till more than a year afterwards; then, and not till then, it being just on the eve of the Carolina election for members of Congress, there appeared in the democratic papers an attack upon Mr. Rutledge, the Federal candidate for that state, predicated on these letters. In this attack an attempt was made to impress the public with a belief that Mr. Rutledge had been the author of the Giffey letters from their malice against the President, and with a view to bring his administration into contempt—Mr. Rutledge repelled this charge in a most satisfactory manner, by a number of depositions from the most respectable citizens of New Port, who had interested themselves in detecting the calumny.
On the 29th of December last, Mr. Ellery went to Port Tobacco, about thirty miles from the City of Washington, to spend the holidays with his friends—The same occasion brought Mr. Rutledge to the same quarter—They were there, accidentally, in the same neighbourhood.
On the evening of the 29th, the friend of Mr. Rutledge, at his request, called on Mr. Ellery and demanded personal satisfaction for injuries done Mr. Rutledge. Mr. Ellery refused to give the satisfaction asked—the consequence of which was, that on their return to Washington, meeting at a public inn, Mr. Rutledge chastised Mr. Ellery in such a manner as the wrongs received justified.
The length of the numerous affidavits, &c. and of the different statements relating to this affair, has prevented us from noticing it sooner—But we now deem it necessary to make the foregoing brief statement, to explain the cause of the attack (a particular detail of which is given in the following affidavit) and to prepare our readers for any thing that may in future appear on this subject.
From the National Intelligencer.
Washington, 10th Jan. 1803.
Mr. S. H. Smith,
Having read in your paper of the 5th inst. a most erroneous statement of the rencontre which happened at Piscataway on the 28th of December last between Mr. Rutledge and Mr. Ellery—I requested the persons present on this occasion to furnish me a circumstantial account of that transaction, and have received the enclosed affidavits which I request you to publish in your next paper.
I am your obedient servant, L. R. MORRIS.
I Joseph M. Simmes of the town of Piscataway, in Prince George county, state of Maryland, do make oath on the Holy Evangelists of Almighty God, that on Tuesday the 28th day of December last John Rutledge and Lewis R. Morris, esquires, came to my house on their return from Charles county, about 9 o'clock in the forenoon, and that Mr. Ellery, senator of the U. States, arrived in the Port Tobacco stage about half an hour after them—that when Mr. Ellery alighted from the stage and had advanced a few paces towards the house he stopped, and that I perceiving his embarrassment (Mr. Rutledge being then in view of him) desired him to walk in; that Mr. Ellery proceeded, entered my house, and walked hastily through the front room towards the room occupied by my family in the back part of the house; that I followed him and asked what he wanted, and he replied a glass of Geneva. I then took him to the bar, gave him a glass of gin; considerable part of which from apparent triplication, he spilled in getting it to his mouth. Mr. Ellery then informed me that he wanted a private room, and desired to have his breakfast alone. I replied he could be gratified, and conducted him to a room in which there were no other persons, and locked the door opening immediately into the room in which Mr. Rutledge was. About a quarter of an hour after he got into his room, Mr. Ellery asked me for paper and ink, and wrote a letter, which I think he addressed to Mr. Newman of Charles County.
As soon as his breakfast was prepared I put it on his table, and he began to eat it, he then informed me that I might retire if I had other business to do. I went out of the room and met Mr. Rutledge at the hall, who desired me to get the canvass backs which I promised to procure for him. In a few minutes after, I heard the noise of blows and the cries of Mr. Ellery for protection. I immediately entered the room, found Mr. Rutledge & Mr. Ellery engaged and parted them—Mr. Rutledge then gave Mr. Ellery a blow with his cane upon the head. Mr. Ellery seized him and pushed him to the wall of the room. Mr. Ellery called again for protection, said the capitol was attacked, and he was a senator of the U. States, and he claimed protection of the United States—he claimed protection of the state of Maryland—he claimed protection of the landlord. A gentleman (I believe from Baltimore) then entered the room with Gen. Morris, and immediately after them Mr. Clagget came in. While the parties were thus engaged, Mr. Rutledge caught Mr. Ellery's nose and said, see gentlemen, I pull the rascal's nose. Mr. Ellery turned his head, and Mr. Rutledge caught him by the ear and said, gentlemen observe, I pull the scoundrel's ears.
Mr. Ellery then applied to General Morris to assist in disengaging him from Mr. Rutledge. Gen. Morris replied, that he was not concerned in the business, and you must fight your own battles. I then applied to Mr. Clagget to assist me in parting them, and Mr. Clagget and myself separated them. Mr. Rutledge then turned from Mr. Ellery and said, he was a damned rascal and left the room. Mr. Ellery then observed to Gen. Morris he thought it very hard to be assassinated alone. Gen. Morris replied to Mr. Ellery that he had no cause to complain—that he had warned him that Mr. Rutledge was determined to have satisfaction. Mr. Ellery then went into Mrs. Simmes's room, where he finished his breakfast, and remained until Mr. Rutledge and General Morris left the house. Mr. Ellery then asked me if I knew any person whom he could hire to go with him to Washington, and I answered I did not, he then applied to me to go with him, and received for answer that I did not think I could, as I was unwell—but I at length, after being much pressed by him, consented to attend him, he then desired me to arm myself with some weapon of defence, and I replied that it was unnecessary, as I had heard Mr. Rutledge say he was satisfied, he had given the rascal what he deserved. I then got into the stage with Mr. Ellery, on our way to Washington we tore to pieces the letter he had written at my house, and said it had been well for him that he was so strong—to which I answered, that it might be so, but that I could not perceive what advantage his strength had been to him as he made no resistance, that had I been in his situation, with such superior strength, I would have beaten my adversary, and asked him why he did not fight? But to that question I could get no answer. Frequently on our passage we came in sight of a carriage, and as often as we did, Mr. Ellery gave orders to the stage to drive slower, for that he did not wish to come up with it, least he should have a second engagement. When we arrived at the middle ferry, we saw Mr. Rutledge's carriage at the upper ferry just boarding the boat, and Mr. E. observed, that he did not wish to cross until Mr. R's. boat had landed, and his carriage was out of sight, we crossed the eastern branch, and drove to Tunnicliff's tavern, and landed Mr. E. and his baggage.
Sworn to the eighth day of January, 1803, before the subscriber one of the justices of the peace, for Prince George's County.
Wm. MARSHALL.
Here follows the affidavit of Mr. Nathaniel Clagget, which being to the same amount of Mr. J. M. Simmes, it is thought unnecessary to publish it.—
CONGRESS OF THE U. STATES.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Wednesday, January 19.
Three engrossed bills, for the relief of the sufferers by fire in the town of Portsmouth—for the relief of Henry Messonnier—and for the relief of Insolvent Debtors within the District of Columbia—were read a third time, and passed.
A message was received from the President of the United States, enclosing an annual report of the application of 20,000 dollars, appropriated as a contingent fund for the executive, stating that but one expenditure had been made from the
fund, viz. 1,440 dollars, for bringing home American seamen, and that the remaining sum of 18,560 remained unexpended.
REPORT
Of the Director of the Mint of the United States.
To the President of the United States.
The Director of the Mint of the U. States, begs leave respectfully to make his annual report on the issues and state of the Mint.
He is happy to inform the President, that the bullion deposited in the Mint during the past year, has far exceeded what was expected at the beginning of it, notwithstanding the considerable check given to deposits for some time, by frequent reports from the seat of government, during the last session of congress, that the Mint would be abolished.
Since the first day of January, 1803, there has been issued from the Mint a sum, amounting in the whole, to five hundred and sixteen thousand one hundred and fifteen dollars, eighty three cents, as will appear in detail, by schedule, No. I. hereunto annexed, which have been added to the current coin of the union. Of this sum, one hundred and twenty nine thousand, seven hundred and thirty dollars, and ninety one cents, in value, in gold, have been coined from bullion and gold dust imported into the United States, and collected to the Mint, as a centre, from the different parts of the union. The balance of the gold coinage has been coined from clipped, plugged, and otherwise spoiled foreign coins, which have been sent to the Mint as bullion. Had not this whole sum been coined in the United States, it must have been remitted to the European markets—in which case the freight, insurance, and commissions, with the profits on the cents, would have amounted to a sum nearly equal to the current expenditures of the mint.
All these deposits were private property, the certificates for which were sold generally, as soon as given, to the banks in the city, at a fourth and an half per cent discount for the delay of coinage.—The banks are fond of keeping the coin in their vaults, as part of their capitals, on account of the ease with which they are counted, without the trouble of weighing. The bank of the United States indeed, having a considerable part of their specie in this coin, have been enabled, for some time past, to cancel their five dollar notes, and to substitute the payment of half eagles, by which our coins begin to be more generally dispersed among the people.
There have never been any of the precious metals coined on account of the government of the U. States.
Comparative issues from the Mint, for several years past, will appear by schedule, No. II. also hereunto annexed.—The current expenses of the mint for the past year have amounted to seventeen thousand four hundred and sixty two dollars and sixty five cents, as will appear from schedule, No. III. from which the profits on the copper coinage, amounting to five thousand six hundred and forty four dollars, and thirty three cents, should be deducted. Besides the cents on hand, we have near twenty four tons of copper planchettis ready for striking—the coinage of which are in daily operation, at the rate of 15,000 cents a day.
It is a duty incumbent on the Director of the mint, respectfully to call the President's attention to the expiration of the law of the United States for continuing the mint at Philadelphia, on the 4th of March next, by its own limitation. It therefore becomes absolutely necessary, that the subject should be brought before Congress so early, that provision may be made for the contingency. If Congress should rise without doing any thing thereon, the mint could not be continued in Philadelphia with propriety—neither could it be removed to the seat of government, for want of a law to authorise it.
It is but doing justice to merit to say, that the officers of the Mint, concerned in the coinage, and the workmen, have greatly increased in their professional knowledge, and have acquitted themselves with strict integrity, and particular attention to their several departments, for many years past—so that not a dollar has been lost except in one solitary instance, when the culprit was detected by their assiduity and care, prosecuted and punished—and it was by their exertions that the mint was kept open during the late distress of the city, by the fever of summer.
If the mint should remain in its present situation, there will be a necessity of at least two additional horses, and some repairs to the machinery, part of it having

been repaired the past year from necessity. At least five hundred dollars will be necessary in that case, to be added to the usual estimate, to be appropriated for the purchase of horses, and further repairs to the present machinery.
All which is respectfully submitted to the President by his very obedient and humble servant.
(Signed)
ELIAS BOUDINOT, Director.
Mint of the United States, 1st January, 1803.
DOVER, January 14. Delaware Federalism.
In joint meeting of the legislature on Tuesday last, the hon. S. White was chosen senator in the senate of the United States, for the ensuing six years, commencing on the 4th of March next. There were two persons in nomination, a democrat and a republican, the votes being tallied they stood thus—
Republican Candidate.
S. White—20.
Democratic do.
Geo. Reed—9.
From this circumstance the republicans in the United States will know how to give credit to the bold assertions of the democrats that this state was fast hastening to join the phalanx of democracy.
NEW-YORK, January 15.
New-Orleans. The last mail brings us interesting advices relative to this subject, on which we think dependence may be placed. They state that by accounts from New-Orleans, it appears, that the governor openly justifies the procedure of the intendant in suspending the right of deposit; he also avows his determination to aid the intendant in support of those measures; of the propriety of which he is convinced, and which shall be enforced until countermanded by superior authority.
How inconsistent is it with his former professions of an intention to oppose the measures of the intendant with an armed force! The doubt irresistibly suggests itself, whether there was not an understanding between them from the first; and this shew of resistance merely intended as a deception.
Extract of a letter from an officer of the army of the United States, dated Fort Wilkinson, Dec. 3, 1802.
"I forward you a copy of a proclamation of the intendant of New-Orleans, &c. [This proclamation was published several weeks since.]
"This step is here considered as likely to produce much embarrassment and loss to many of the citizens of the U. States, New-Orleans being the only outlet for the produce of almost all the western country.
"An Indian visited this Fort some time since and gave an account of a talk lately held between the Spaniards and the Indians, wherein the Indians were told that the French were about to land in Louisiana, and would take their red brethren by the hand, and assist them to drive the Americans from the lands of which they have dispossessed them."
NEW-ORLEANS. A letter from a Spanish gentleman in that place, dated December 3, says:
"To appease the murmurs occasioned by his proclamation, the Intendant has been advised to write to the Governor General at the Havanna, to open his port as a temporary place of deposit, until the further pleasure of the Court of Madrid can be known; where remonstrances will be sent against this very injurious measure. You know, however, what little respect is paid by our sovereign to the true interest of his subjects, to expect any favorable answer."
A letter from a young gentleman at New-Orleans, dated Dec. 3 says "I expect every American here will be required to take the oath of allegiance to Spain. I have been called upon, but, of course refused."
FROM CAPE FRANCOIS.
By the Broeder Lust, arrived here on Saturday, we have received very late advices from Cape Francois. On the 23d of last month, a French brig, with 165 troops on board, arrived there from Brest. By this vessel they received information, that 30,000 men were in readiness at Brest to embark for St. Domingo, 10,000 of whom were to be ordered to Louisiana in case their services should not be required there.
A circumstance took place at the Cape, about the beginning of December, which excited much uneasiness among the American merchants. The general in chief, being in want of money, levied
the sum of 32,000 dollars on the merchants, and ordered the chamber of commerce to assess the proportion. This chamber consists of French merchants, who accordingly divided the sum to be paid by themselves and the American merchants, but so unequally, that four American houses, viz. Messrs. Dodge, D'Arcy & Stephenson, Hillar & Williams, and Dawson, were taxed 1000 dollars each, and the other merchants from 500 to 1000, not one of the French paying more than from 2 to 500. Those who paid their contributions received a receipt to be repaid in cash in one month, or to be received for duties accruing thereafter. But there were many delinquents—in consequence of which gen. Rochambeau issued a proclamation, declaring that all those who should neglect to comply with the aforesaid exactions for 24 hours, should be arrested, their stores closed, and themselves dispatched to France. This compelled compliance in many. After three days, the general ordered that those who had persisted in disobeying his orders, should be arrested. Accordingly, in the course of that night, Messrs. Dodge, Stephenson, Carly and Tracy, American merchants together with about 15 French, were seized and thrown into prison. They were here told, that unless they complied, they should be embarked on board a ship of war, and their property publicly sold. Preparations for executing these threats were actually made, when the friends of the prisoners paid the stipulated amount, and they were released.
In consequence of the foregoing occurrences, a general meeting of the American merchants had been held for the purpose of petitioning for redress. But it was believed the measure would be fruitless.
MARTINSBURG, January 28.
THE Editor regrets that the INTELLIGENCER has not been left (latterly) with so much regularity in some places, as it ought to have been. The omission was unknown to him until lately. He earnestly requests every person who may in future be neglected, to inform him thereof immediately, that the "procedure may be corrected."
Richmond, January 19, 1803.
Mr. Alburtis. By inserting, in your useful paper, the following communication, for the information of our constituents, you will much oblige your friends,
JAMES STEPHENSON, MAGNUS TATE, jun.
Fellow Citizens,
THE legislature of our common state, convened agreeable to Law on the first Monday of December last, and we have been constantly engaged ever since, in contemplating and promoting the various and important interests of the community.
About fifty laws have been passed this session, but most of those laws are of a private and local nature, and consequently of little importance, except to those immediately concerned.
The Petition from the inhabitants of Berkeley and Hampshire counties, praying for the establishment of a new county from part of each of those counties, was rejected by the House of Delegates upon the third and last reading of the bill, by a majority of eighteen. A Law has been passed, for the establishment of a new Ferry across Potomak River, agreeable to the prayer of the Petitioners.
A Law, authorising the several County and Corporation Courts within this commonwealth, to appoint one or more master commissioners for each of said courts—A law, more effectually to prevent malicious and vexatious suits—A law to repeal a part of the act, "entitled an act, authorising the Potomak Company to open the Shenandoah River"—A law to provide more effectually for the collection of fines for the use of the commonwealth—and a law for altering the time of holding elections, are all the laws having a general operation, which we consider necessary to mention, that have been passed, as yet, by the legislature.
The bill which was passed by the house of delegates, for the extension of a magistrate's jurisdiction to Twenty Dollars, was rejected by the Senate.
A bill for the regulation and explanation of Sheriffs fees—A bill concerning District Court Attorneys—A bill compelling constables to give security for the faithful discharge of their official duty, and raising their wages—A bill authorising a magistrate to compel the attendance of witnesses—A bill for altering the Senatorial districts so as to increase the number of Senators on the Western
side of the Blue-Ridge to seven—A bill the more effectually to suppress unlawful gaming—A bill for incorporating a bank in the city of Richmond—and a bill subjecting Lands to the payment of debts are now under consideration.
The taxes for the present year will neither be raised nor diminished, a resolution having passed the house to that effect. It is conjectured the session will not terminate before the first of February.
We are, fellow Citizens, with respect and esteem, your friends,
JAMES STEPHENSON, MAGNUS TATE, jun.
From Staunton, January 19.
About 10 o'clock on the evening of the 9th instant, Washington Academy was reduced to ashes; we have the pleasure to add no lives were lost, the fire was accidental and the building had been insured, and that although the utmost exertions of the students and citizens of Lexington, could not arrest the progress of the flames, and save that substantial and commodious building, they happily succeeded in saving the valuable library lately considerably enlarged together with the mathematical and philosophical instruments.
However justly the friends of literature & patrons of this institution, may lament this unexpected check to its progress, they ought console themselves under the persuasion that this academy, which rose to its late respectability, from the smallest and most unpromising beginning (for it was founded during the convulsions of our revolution, and private gratuities its only funds) cannot now lie long in ruins, but will rise from its ashes with additional splendor and renewed vigor, under the continued guidance of a benign providence. The fostering care, and unsolicited bounty of the immortal Washington, and the disinterested patronage of his brethren in arms, the companions of his dangers, and the partners of his glory—THE CINCINNATI OF THIS STATE.
The trustees lost no time in making arrangements for the comfortable accommodation of the steward and students, to prevent the necessity of a separation. As any who may have gone home, pending the momentary confusion and derangement, are earnestly requested immediately to return, that the least possible interruption to their studies, and disorganization in their respective classes may obtain.
A full meeting of the board of trustees is expected at Lexington, on the 31st instant, when plans and subjects the most interesting to the institution, will be proposed and discussed.
16th January, 1803.
* General Washington gave 100 shares in James River Company to this Academy. The Cincinnati of Virginia no less emulous of his private virtues than his military fame, have seconded his generosity and good wishes to this institution, and at their last meeting, appropriated their funds to its use—under this impression it is believed, that this Academy is better calculated than any other in this state, to extend the blessings of morality and substantial information, uncontaminated by the vices and luxuries, and unmolested by the amusements of wealthy and populous cities, the usual seats for seminaries of learning.
NOTICE.
WHEREAS I passed my Note to a certain Robert Buckles, of the state of Tennessee, for the sum of Thirteen Pounds Three Shillings, Pennsylvania Currency, dated some time about the 1st of November last, and payable in six months after date, which note was given in part pay of a note assigned by said Buckles to me, executed by Lewis Wisenall, dec'd. and the said note being given by said Wisenall, in payment for a piece of Land purchased by said Wisenall, from said Robert Buckles, and Abraham Buckles his brother, and it being lately discovered, that the Land aforesaid does not hold out the quantity for which it was sold, which deficiency will be retained by said Wisenall's executors, out of the note so assigned to me as aforesaid. This therefore is to caution all persons from taking an assignment on said note, so given by me, to said Buckles, as I am determined not to pay the same unless compelled by law.
N. B. Those persons indebted to me by bond, note or book account, unless the same are discharged, previous to the 15th of February next, suits will be commenced against them without any discrimination whatsoever.
JOSEPH McMURRAN.
January 28, 1803.
LANDS FOR SALE.
WILL be sold, to the highest bidder, on the respective Tracts, by the executors of the late General George Washington, the annexed parcels of LAND, at the following periods:
Tract in Charles county, Maryland, near the Fish Trap, } First Monday in March next.
Tract in Montgomery County, Maryland near Frederick Town, } Second Monday in ditto.
Tract in Jefferson County Virginia, called Evanses, 2 1-2 miles west of Charles Town, } 18th day of March.
Tract in Hampshire County, Virginia, known by the name of Horse Shoe Tract, to be sold the 18th day of March, on Evanses, } 18th day of ditto.
In Jefferson County, Virginia, the Tract on the noted run Bull-Skin, } 19th day of ditto.
In Jefferson County, Virginia, the Tract on Wormley's line, occupied by capt. Gabriel Greenfield, } 21st day of ditto.
In Frederick County, Virginia, a Tract 1 1-2 miles South of Battle Town, } 23d day of ditto.
In Fauquier County, Virginia, Ashley's bent and Chatti's run Tracts, near Hickses tavern. } 28th—to be sold at Hickses Tavern.
One fourth of the amount of the purchase to be paid down, the balance in three equal annual installments, secured by mortgage of the premises, and to draw legal interest from the day of purchase, until paid.
THE EXECUTORS.
January 28, 1803.
THE Books and Papers of the Subscriber, are lodged in the hands of John Shober, for settlement, it is therefore requested that those indebted to him will come forward speedily and close their accounts, by discharging the same or giving their notes; as he intends to remove to Bath early in the spring he would wish to leave all accounts, for and against him, fully settled.
JACOB COONS.
Martinsburg, January 28, 1803.
NEW STORE.
THE subscriber has just opened, at Mr. Peter Light's Store House, Great Lick, a Large and General Assortment of WET and DRY
GOODS.
QUEENS, GLASS and HARD Ware, &c. &c. He will also constantly keep for sale a general assortment of SADDLES, BRIDLES, Waggon and Coach HARNESS, coarse SHOES, and NAILS of every kind, all which he will dispose of on very low terms for Wheat, Rye, Corn, Oats, Tobacco, Hemp, Flax, or any other kind of merchantable Country Produce, and will not refuse CASH.
The assortment at this place will always be kept complete, as it can conveniently be supplied from his Store in Shepherd's Town.
N. B. As his GOODS will be sold at very reduced prices, it is expected that no person will ask for credit, as it will be out of his power to give any.
JOSEPH KINGLA.
January 28, 1803.
TAKE NOTICE.
THIS is to caution all persons from taking an assignment on two notes of hand, given by us to Province Mc Cormack, for ten dollars each, as they were illegally obtained, and we are determined never to pay them unless compelled by law.
RICHARD HARDESTY, GEORGE HARDESTY.
Jefferson County, January 28, 1803.
Wanted Immediately.
A JOURNEYMAN WEAVER, who is well acquainted with the business, to such an one liberal wages and constant employ will be given, by application to the subscriber living near the Bath road, four miles from Martinsburg.
N. B. None but a good workman need apply.
JOHN MCCLURE.
January 28, 1803.
TAKEN up by the subscriber as an estray, a STEER of a red colour, with a white streak upon his back, both hind feet white, a white tail and a crop off the left ear, two years old, and appraised according to law. The owner is requested to prove property, pay charges and take him away.
NICHOLAS STRAYER, jun.
Berkeley County, January 28, 1803.

LINES On seeing a Lady in a decline, from ill treatment in a love affair.
Oft wandering in the mossy dale, I've seen the lilly of the vale, Unconscious of its doom, To every piercing wind that blows, To pearly dews and chilling snows, Expand its beauteous bloom.
But ere the moon-tide time appears, The icy showers dissolved in tears, Hangs lovely on the bower; Like many friendless victims born, It droops beneath the leafless thorn, The victim of an hour.
The flow'rs in balmy breathing spring, When shepherd boys and ploughmen sing, Adorn again the grove— But loveliness will ne'er return To Laura, who must ever mourn, The hour of hopeless love.
Yet when the clay-cold hand of death, Consigns thee to thy kindred earth, Thy aching heart at rest; The muse will oft, at ev'ning hours, Protect the many beauteous flow'rs, With which thy turf is drest.
And oft deep shadowed in the wild, The sorrow of her fav'rite child, In hallow'd accents mourn; Or with some wond'ring spirit tread The lonely pathways of the dead, To venerate her urn.
EPIGRAM. The Coquette Reproofed. "The strangest that I remain a maid, Though silly swains have homage paid." "The reason you have told," says Fanny, "You have just forty-nine too many."
From the Balance.
The whole existence of the little insect called Ephemera is said to be but six hours. In that short space of time, it performs and finishes its allotted business of life; and leaves the stage of action to be occupied by succeeding generations.
Let sceptical pride, contemplate this insect, and sink into its own nothingness. Vain-glorious man, who scoffest at divine reprobation, and deniest and deridest the immortality which the gospel has brought to light. What art thou but an Ephemera ? If this life limits the human existence, and death is an eternal sleep, all the generations of men, as well philosophers and sages as the most ignorant of the vulgar, are placed on the same scale with insects, and must say to the worm, "thou art our brother." The usual duration of the existence of man upon earth is indeed considerably longer than that of an Ephemera . The haughty creature, man, measures his existence by years—and his life, sometimes, though seldom, is spun out to three score years and ten—but what is a year?—It is a little fragment of time, that is ever on the wing; it slips away imperceptibly, and when it is gone, it appears like a dream. The commencement of the year, that is now closing, seems like yesterday. "We spend our years like a tale that is told." One year follows another, in rapid and imperceptible succession, till the curtain drops and the drama of life is closed. The longevity of the man of four or five score years is a theme of admiration—yet even his life, tho' comparatively long, is but a vapor. When he looks back on the scenes of early childhood, the progress of his life, during the intervening space of time, seems like the flight of an eagle in the air, that leaves no track behind. In short, every attempt to destroy or weaken our expectations of an immortal existence, not only tends generally to demoralize mankind, and to rob the good of their dearest hopes and comforts—but also to sink human nature nearly down to a level with the nature of brutes and insects.
ONE CENT REWARD. RAN away from the subscriber on the 6th inst. an apprentice boy named James Burt, about 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, had on and took with him one coating roundabout and pantalettes, one fur hat and one wool ditto, one pair of worsted stocking and one pair of shoes. The above reward will be paid, but no thanks given, for returning him.
PATRICK SPRINT. Charles Town, January 13, 1803.
Blank Forthcoming bonds for sale at this Office.
AN ADDITIONAL SUPPLY OF NEW GOODS.
AMONG a variety of other valuable and nice GOODS (suitable to the present and approaching seasons,) the subscribers have just opened
THREE BOXES IRISH LINENS , of the latest importations, one Box of which principally contains, (very low price 4-4 wide Linens) suitable for the lining of Hats, &c.
They have also lately received a large quantity of excellent long FLAX and COTTON , BAR-IRON , Crowley and Blistered STEEL , CASTINGS , TIN , STONE , GLASS , QUEENS and CHINA WARE , SOAP and UPPER LEATHER , &c. GROCERIES , PATENT and other MEDICINES , together with an extensive and complete assortment of SADDLERY of every description—all which we will sell cheap for CASH or COUNTRY PRODUCE .
JAMES S. LANE, & Co. Shepherd's-Town, January 21, 1803.
N. B. We invite and earnestly request all persons indebted to us in any manner whatsoever, to come forward immediately and discharge their respective dues. JAMES S. LANE, & Co.
CHARLES-TOWN ACADEMY.
THE Trustees of Charles-Town Academy have lately procured a complete set of maps for the study of Geography, which are, perhaps, not exceeded for largeness and elegance by any maps on the continent. These added to the globes belonging to the Seminary, compose the whole apparatus necessary for the study of Geography.—The Latin and Greek languages, English grammatically, and the general routine of the mathematical sciences, together with Philosophy, both Natural and Moral, Metaphysics, &c. are taught here as usual. January 21, 1803.
PUBLIC SALE.
WILL be sold at Keeptrye Furnace, near Harpers Ferry, on Thursday the tenth of February next, the following valuable property, viz. FOURTEEN HORSES , some COWS and HOGS , one yoke of well-broke OXEN , four WAGGONS , four CARTS , a number of WHEEL-BARROWS , Shovels , Axes , and implements of every description necessary for a Blast Furnace, one set of Blacksmiths Tools complete, one good FERRY BOAT , and one FLOUR ditto, eight or ten Tons of HAY in the stack, some Household and Kitchen Furniture , with a variety of articles too tedious to insert. On all purchases above ten Dollars, three months credit will be given, on entering into bond with approved security, the sale will commence early in the day, and continue from day to day until the whole is sold.
GEORGE W. HUMPHREYS, Agent for Henry Foxall. January 21, 1803.
BURR MILL STONES.
THE subscribers have commenced the manufacturing of Burr Mill Stones, at the Manufactory formerly owned by James Hickley. They have near 5000 pieces now on hand. Benjamin Brown (one of the partners) has been long in the business, and has hands to carry it on very extensively. They can supply any order at a short notice—and flatter themselves, of as good a quality as any ever made in the United States. ISAAC MCPHERSON, BENJAMIN BROWN. Baltimore, January 16, 1803.
STRAYED from the subscriber living in Boonsbury, Washington County, Maryland, on the 24th December last, a BAY HORSE , between 15 and 16 hands high, will be 7 years old next spring, has a small white spot back of one of his ears, several small saddle marks, and a small white spot at the root of his tail, was shod before and is a natural trotter. Eight Dollars Reward will be given for taking up the said Horse and informing me thereof, so that I get him again, or $12 and necessary expenses for bringing him home. JOHN BRANDNER. January 21, 1803.
A LIST OF LETTERS remaining in the Post Office at Charles Town the 1st January, 1803, which if not taken up before the 1st April, will be sent to the General Post Office as dead letters.
 A. George Allen, care of Mr. Matthew Frame. Matthew Adams, carpenter, and tavern-keeper, Jefferson County.  B. Joseph Brine, care of James Mitchell, Middle-Town. Joseph Bryan, care of William Sherrard, Mill Creek. Joseph Brown, Middle Town, Berkeley County. Washington Van Bibber, Sulphur Springs. Thomas Breckenridge. Captain Richard Ayler. Robert Baylor. Benjamin Bell, Merchant, Smithfield. Col. Thomas Buckner. David Blue.  C. Hector Campbell. John Crookmuch. Andrew Clancy, care of Rev. Mr. Cahill. Robert Caston. John Cage. Charles Chapman.  D. Patt Duffy, Berkeley County. Elias A. Delashmutt. Leonard Davis.  E. James English. Joseph Edwards, near Smithfield. William Easty. John Edwards, Berkeley County.  G. Benjamin Goldsbury, living near Key's Ferry.  H. John Heiner, care of Jacob Sponsler. John Horner. James Hurst. John Holland. William Hall, Berkeley County. Thomas Hammond.  J. Ruben Jordan, near Battle Town. David Johnson.  K. John Kerr. George Adam Kellinburger, Berkeley County. Kimberley & Buckhannon, Merchants, Short-Hill. Mrs. Sarah Keys.  L. Charles Little. Maddron Leggo. George S. Lane. Theodrick Lee, Berkeley County. Mr. Philip Llewellyn. Joseph Lewis, Stubanville.  M. William Maxwell, care of Mr. Sherrard, Mill Creek. Mr. Marshall. Willoughby Morgan. Rebecca Morris. Nicholas Mackenley. Daniel McPherson, son of John McPherson. William & John McPherson, Bullskin.  N. Mrs. Catharine Nelson, Frankfort.  O. William Orr, Berkeley, care of W. Wilson, Middle Town. David Offley, Merchant. Mrs. Ann Offley.  P. John Palmer, care of W. Byrd Page. John Plessants.  R. William Robbins. George Rice, Tanner, Long March. Van Rutherford. Thomas Reid, living at Prospect Hill. John Reed, care of John Henderson, Middle Town.  S. Seth Smith, Smithfield. William Shop. Anthony Strother, care of Thomas Flagg. Hartley Sullivan. James Stidmore, near Keyes Ferry. Benjamin Stephenson, Deputy Sheriff of Jefferson County. Widow Strider. Joseph Stone. John Sherrard, care of Henry Sherrard, Mill Creek. John D. Slemmore. William Simmons, Darkesville.  T. Alexander Thompson. Presley Talbert, Berkeley County. Nicholas P. Ticklingherst. William Thomson, Lee Town.  W. William Wilson, merchant Middle Town. B. Williamson, Inn-keeper. Ezekiel Wright. John Wager, jun. Berry-Hill. Francis Whiting. Adam Weaver, merchant, Buckles Town. James Wallingsford, near Opeckon Creek. Basil Williamson.  N. B. Where no place of residence is mentioned, Charles Town, or near it, is to be understood. P. S. The Postage on all letters from this date, must be paid immediately. MATTHEW FRAME, P.M.
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 known on application to the subscriber, living on the premises. An indisputable title, free from incumbrance, will be given. JONATHAN GARRARD. October 1, 1802.
PURSUANT to the last will of Joseph Berry, dec'd, of Hampshire County, the Executors offer, at private sale, the following Tracts of Land, situate in the County of Frederick and state of Virginia, on the head waters of Sleepy Creek, viz.
One Tract containing 230 acres, more or less, whereon John Berry formerly lived, the improvements are 70 acres of cleared land, 25 of which are good Timothy Meadow, and much more may be made, with the advantage of watering the whole at a small expense; a good Dwelling House, Kitchen, double Barn, and other out Houses, two good Orchards, consisting of a great variety of Fruit; the place abounds with water and timber sufficient.—This place would be a good stand for a public house, being situated on the State road from the Western Country to the City of Washington.
One other Tract adjoining the aforesaid, on the same road, containing 120 acres of good Farming Land—the improvements are a Dwelling House, some Fruit Trees, about 20 acres cleared, part of which is good Meadow, and more may be made, water and timber plenty.
One other Tract on Timber Ridge, near the aforesaid Land, said to contain 160 acres, part of which is cleared. Good titles will be made for the above Lands.—The terms will be made easy to the purchaser after the first payment. For terms apply to Jacob or John Jenkins, in the edge of Hampshire County, who will shew the Lands, or to William Wilson of Berkeley.
JACOB JENKINS, sen. JOHN JENKINS, WILLIAM WILSON, Executors. November 4, 1802.
To the Citizens of Berkeley County.
SOME embarrassments in my affairs have heretofore withheld me, the adjustment of them enables me now, at the request of some respectable characters, to offer myself at the ensuing election a candidate to represent you in the Legislature of this State.
From my very limited knowledge of persons, and this late season of publicly offering myself to your patronage and support, a profession of my political sentiments may be thought necessary, in such case, I can assure you that I have ever been, in its strictest sense, a republican, strongly attached to union and representative government—I wish the welfare of the General Government from a persuasion that it will secure peace at home, and respectability abroad, nothing would induce me to sacrifice one right of the State Government, from a conviction that they are the most eligible modes of regulating our internal affairs, and safest guards against anti-republican encroachments.
I never was a partizan; but ever had the highest veneration for Mr. Jefferson's splendid talents, and well-earned regard for republicans, and do think, that his handsome support of the General Government, in the course of the past year, together with the extinguishment of 8 or 10 million dollars of the national debt, (without the aid of Stamp-act, Excise on Stills, or direct taxation) entitles his administration to the approbation of every disinterested friend to the country, and furnishes a well founded assurance, that its continuance six or eight years longer, would exonerate us wholly from debt—permit me to assure you that I am influenced by a regard to our common rights, alone, in these declarations, no dissimilarity marks our interests, they are every way alike, and should I meet your support at the approaching election, the small share of talents I possess shall be faithfully devoted to the service of the commonwealth.
ERASMUS GANTT. January 16, 1803.
FALL GOODS.
The Subscribers have just received and finished opening, a very handsome and General Assortment of FALL and WINTER
GOODS,
Which are offered for Cash or Country Produce, on better terms than any of the same kind and quality have been sold in this place for a number of years.
N. B. Those who are indebted to us, by bond, note or book account, are requested to come forward and settle off their respective accounts, as no further indulgence can be given. P. NADENBOUSCH & Co.
MARTINSBURG, Berkeley County, Printed and published by JOHN ALBURTIS.