Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer (Martinsburg, Va.), 1803-02-11 00:00:00

Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer.
[No. 46 of VOLUME IV.]
FRIDAY, February 11, 1803.
[WHOLE No. 203.]
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—Comp'ts.
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.
BERKELEY COUNTY, ss.
OCTOBER COURT, 1802.
Andrew Waggener, surviving Executor of William Cunningham, dec'd—Comp't
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 Rhewanna 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, Rhewanna, 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.
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, Waggons 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 21, 1803.
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.
BERKELEY COUNTY, ss.
November Court, 1802.
John Osferrall, 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, shall 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.
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 Linnens) 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, SOAL 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.
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 mile South of Battle Town, - - - - - 23rd day of ditto.
In Fauquier County, Virginia, Ashley's bent and Chatten's run Tracts, near Hickies tavern. - - - - - 25th—to be sold at Hickies 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.
TAKE NOTICE.
THIS is to caution all persons from taking an assignment on two notes of hand, given by us to Province McCormack, 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.
From the EVENING POST.
The subject of Louisiana continues every day to become more and more interesting to all classes of American citizens. Probably nothing at this time will be more gratifying to our readers than a concise history of the discovery and settlement of that country. We have therefore made a rapid and concise compilation for that purpose, chiefly taken from French writers.
IN 1512 Juan Ponce de Leon, who had acquired considerable reputation by the conquest of Porto Rico, fitted out three ships for a voyage of discovery. The principal motive which prompted him to this undertaking, is said to have been the hope of discovering a certain fountain, reported by the natives of Porto Rico to be situated in one of the Lucayo Islands, possessed of the wonderful power of rejuvenescence. He touched at Lucayos and Bahama Isles, but after tasting of all the fountains within his reach, he met with none that could renew the vig-
gor of youth. He soon after discovered Florida, but was prevented by the natives from landing to find the object of his romantic search. He returned to Porto Rico, and there died.
In 1539, Ferdinand de Soto, who had served under Pizarro and had been invested with the government of Cuba, sailed from the Havanna with a considerable force, and landing on the coast of Florida, traversed most of the rivers which fall into the Gulf of Mexico. This officer attempted to travel by land, south-west to Mexico, but meeting many obstacles relinquished the enterprize. He came at length to one of the great rivers, discovered by De Soto and after numerous hardships and difficulties, with his army arrived at the sea in 1544.
An obscure and unsatisfactory account of the remarkable adventures and extensive discoveries of Ferdinand de Soto, may be found in a History of Florida, compiled by William Roberts, or in the Spanish of Garcilasso de la Vega. This proved a barren enterprize to the Spaniards, who acquired by it no more than the empty fame of being the first discoverers of the river Mississippi. Though extending their discoveries and conquests on the neighbouring coasts, which are washed by the Mexican sea, yet they did not even approach the mouth of that mighty river, or pursue the path opened by the adventurous spirit of De Soto.
It was in the reign of Lewis 14th, so fertile in great men and magnificent schemes of ambition, and under the direction of that able minister of the marine, Colbert, that a new activity was given to the commerce and naval enterprize of France. Had the plans formed during the reign of that monarch and which were pursued by his successors been as fortunate as they were great and splendid, France would, at this time, have been in a condition to control the destiny of the two hemispheres.
No nation has equaled her in the wisdom of her system of colonization. Her ministers, aided by the powerful and sagacious society of Jesuits, found no difficulty in uniting the most distant and savage nations in friendly intercourse with her traders, and the active zeal of the missionary, served to rivet the chains of subjection which were prepared to bind all the wandering tribes of North America, to the government of France.
These schemes are not forgotten, and a man is now in the place of the Bourbons, who, if he had equal resources, would be capable of executing plans, of equal magnitude and importance.
The spirit of colonization, which had been for many years relaxed, began to revive at the close of the 16th century. From 1598 to 1670, various voyages were prosecuted to that part of North America now called Nova Scotia, and the settlements of Acadia and Quebec were made, which laid the foundation of the subsequent power of the French in Canada. The country was called New France, and a new commercial company was formed, under the direction of the Cardinal de Richlieu and others, for carrying on the trade and managing its internal concerns.
New France had been increasing in population and strength for many years, when, in 1670, under the government of the Count de Frontenac, and the intendant of M. Talon, some Frenchmen undertook to make discoveries to the westward. These adventurers, learned from the natives, that there was a great river to the west, called by some Michassipi, and by others Mississippi, and which, wherever it might empty itself, did not run to the north or to the east. From this information it was concluded that this river either flowed south and emptied itself into the Gulf of Mexico, or, taking a western direction was discharged into the South Sea.
Conceiving the advantages which might result from the navigation of this river, M. Talon determined before his return to France, to ascertain a point of so much importance. He accordingly dispatched Father Marquette, a jesuit, who had travelled as missionary through Canada, and a citizen of Quebec named Joliet, on this enterprize.
From the south-west bay of lake Michigan they sailed up the river Des Rannards, almost to its source, then quitting this river, after some days march, they embarked on the river Onisconsing, and

continuing their course west, they found themselves on the 17th June, 1673, entering the Mississippi, in about 421-3 degrees north latitude. Yielding to the current, they passed down this great river to the 33d degree of latitude, the country of the Akansas, but finding their provisions fail, and their numbers too few to encounter the perils of unknown regions, they resolved to return, not however without having been first satisfied, that the river emptied itself into the Gulf of Mexico. Father Marquette stayed among the Miamis, Jyolot returned to Quebec.
The death of the former in 1675, and the departure of M. Talon for France, prevented any further prosecution of the discovery for a time.
Robert Cavalier, Sieur de la Salle, educated in the College of Jesuits, was a man of bold and enterprising character.
He conceived the project of penetrating to Japan or China, by a north or westerly course from Canada, and though destitute of all the means requisite for so great an undertaking, his mind was deeply occupied with this design, when the return of Jyolot to Montreal, with the account of the discovery of the Mississippi, engaged his attention. He then went to France, where he was received with great favor by the chief persons of the court, who patronized his scheme. On his return to Quebec, he began his voyage, with Chevalier de Tonti, to whom he confided the care of erecting a fort at Niagara, which he had marked out.
In 1682 he descended the river Illinois, and in Feb. of the same year, entered the Mississippi, and arrived at its mouth on the 9th of April.
Having taken possession, in the name of Louis 14th, of this important territory, and the adjacent country, with those customary formalities, deemed requisite to secure the right of the French monarch, he returned by the Mississippi and Illinois and Canada, and from thence went to France to give an account of his voyage.
A small squadron was fitted out at Rochelle in 1684, on board of which La Salle embarked for the purpose of finding the mouth of the Mississippi by the way of the Gulf of Mexico. Deceived by the force and direction of the currents they passed the Mississippi, and went about 100 leagues farther west where they landed and built a fort on the river St. Bernard. After various adventures, and suffering numerous misfortunes, aggravated by disputes among the party, La Salle and his nephew, were basely murdered by three of their treacherous companions.
In 1689 the attention of France was again directed to Louisiana. Count de Pontchartrain, then minister of the marine, sent two vessels of war under the command of the Marquis de Chateau Morand and M. Iberville to that country. They arrived on the coast of Florida in January 1699. Iberville landed on the Isle de Dauphine, in the bay of Biloxi, between the Mobile and Mississippi rivers. He then proceeded to the Mississippi and sailed up the river a considerable distance, when he received a letter by the hands of an Indian Chief, written by Chevalier de Tonti, to La Salle. The discovery of the river being thus, to his great joy, confirmed, he returned to the bay of Biloxi, where he learned that an English corvette had been at the mouth of the river, and on being ordered away, determined to return with a greater force. This information determined him to secure the possession of La Salle. He, therefore, erected a small fort on the bank of the river, in which he put four pieces of cannon. He was here agreeably surprised by the arrival of De Tonti himself with about 20 Canadians, who had before settled among the Illinois. After finishing the fort, he ascended the river as far as the Natches, where he designed to lay the foundation of a new city, by the name of Rosalia, in honor of the Countess of Pontchartrain.
In 1710, the settlement on the Isle de Dauphine, was plundered and burnt by an English cruiser. The same year, Louis 14th, by letters patent granted the exclusive commerce of Louisiana to M. Crozat for 15 years, and the property of all the mines and minerals he might discover. Crozat instituted a new government for the colony, but met with so many difficulties and disappointments, that in 1717, he surrendered his charter to the King.
At this time, the well known Mississippi scheme was projected by the celebrated Law, and a company was formed under his direction to carry it into execution. Towards the end of the year the foundation of the city of N. Orleans was laid. It is remarkable what romantic hopes this charming country, in every
stage of its history has kindled from its Fountain of youth , so eagerly sought by De Leon, to the prospects of Law, and the more recent, but it is hoped more substantial schemes of the Georgia adventurers of our own day.
The country lying east of the river, and now comprehended under the description of the Mississippi Territory, is, perhaps, in regard to soil, climate and productions, the most delightful spot in America. And is it not a subject of inexpressible regret, that those natural advantages should be rendered of no value by a jealous and hostile nation, who happens to have a small colony situated at the mouth of the river?
The country possessed and claimed by France under the name of Louisiana, was bounded on the south by the Gulph of Mexico, on the north by Canada, and on the east and west "indefinitely," comprehending a greater extent than that of the U. States. The activity, wisdom and address with which that nation has invariably pursued her magnificent schemes of colonization, in N. America, we well know. In 1752, she had nearly completed a chain of forts from New Orleans to Quebec, by which the English colonies were hemmed in, and would have been confined to the country on this side the Alleghany Mountains.
These wise and gigantic projects were defeated by Great Britain, in the war of 1756. The House of Bourbon was humbled before the mighty genius of a Pitt, unquestionably the ablest war-minister, if not the greatest statesman, that England ever saw. His great and comprehensive mind embraced the whole extent and magnitude of empire, penetrated the artful schemes of the French court, and seized every occasion to cramp a cunning and dangerous enemy. He despised the feeble counsels and short-sighted views of selfish and shallow politicians, who sacrifice the solid interest and honor of the state, to the ephemeral advantages of a deceitful peace, or to whatever may in the least endanger their darling popularity.
To return.—By the treaty of Paris, in 1763, between Great Britain, France and Spain, all the possessions in Canada, and that part of Louisiana lying east of the Mississippi, and including the Floridas, were ceded to Great Britain. France received New Orleans and the island on which it is built, which, with that part of Louisiana lying west of the Mississippi, she gave up to Spain.
By the treaty of 1783, the Floridas came again into the possession of Spain. In 1795 she stipulated with us for a participation of the benefits of the Mississippi; how faithful she has been in the observance we have seen already.
CHARLESTON, (S. C.) Jan. 5. On the evening before the last, capt. Prebble, of the brig Unanimity , which arrived yesterday from St. Thomas's, spoke a ship off North-Edisto, in 7 fathom water, 38 days from Bristol, bound to Savannah, which informed him, that WAR HAD RE-COMMENCED BETWEEN ENGLAND & FRANCE , and the English fleet was in motion getting ready for sea.—Capt. P. did not learn the name of the ship nor captain. We give the above as we find it in the Commercial Advertiser of last evening. We are unable to add any thing by way of confirmation, or even conjecture. (N. Y. E. P. of Jan. 26.)
FRANKFORT, (K.) January 6. We congratulate our fellow-citizens on the contents of the following letter from the President of the United States to his Excellency the Governor, which was received by Tuesday's mail: Washington, Dec. 15, 1809.
SIR, YOUR favor of November 30, has been duly received. The occlusion of the port of N. Orleans by the Spaniards, which is the subject of it, was calculated to give great alarm through the United States, and especially the western parts. Information of it was received here from New-Orleans on the 6th inst. and on the 8th measures were taken to have the proceedings rectified. We think the evidence tolerably conclusive that it was not the consequence of any order from Europe, but merely an irregularity of the Intendant. Measures were immediately put in motion for duly impressing him with the consequences of his perseverance; and the Spanish Minister here, expressing his entire conviction that the prohibition was unauthorized, undertook to remonstrate to him against it, and also to dispatch a letter to the governor-general, who resides at the Havannah, to interpose efficaciously and without delay. We trust, therefore, that it will be as
promptly remedied as the distance permits.
It has furnished, however, a proper occasion of urging on Spain the danger of leaving the peace of the two countries exposed to the caprice of any officer, and the importance of some arrangement which shall leave us independent of that caprice, and free to maintain this treaty-right, without crossing the Atlantic to seek redress. For the present it is the interest of every part of our republic to cherish peace, and await a friendly rectification of the injury—and I have no doubt, that seeing our present situation in a true point of view, you will concur in inculcating a reliance that the government will not be wanting in a just interference to preserve the rights of the nation. The uncertainty with what power we may have to settle this matter adds to its difficulties.
I take the liberty of inclosing you a copy of my communication to congress, and of tendering you assurances of my great respect and consideration.
TH: JEFFERSON. Governor Garrard.
January 20. We have been favored by his excellency Governor Garrard, with a sight of the Adjutant general's return of the Militia of this state for 1802, from which we find that the whole number of men, including officers, amount to twenty six thousand six hundred and five. We are pleased to discover that the deficiency of arms is not so great as was apprehended. From the return, it appears that we possess eleven thousand one hundred and fifty seven rifles, and two hundred and nine hundred and twenty three muskets.
When it is considered that the Western Country produces abundance of lead and materials for the manufacture of gun-powder—marksmen equal to any in the world and a race of men, inferior to none in courage and activity—we see no reason to fear an appeal to arms, with any power, that has dared or may hereafter attempt, to trample on the rights which nature has given us—and which the most solemn treaties have recognized.
STATE of DELAWARE.
DOVER, January 26. This morning the following Resolutions were introduced to the House of Representatives by Mr. Clayton, which were read and adopted:
Resolved, that William Hill Wells, Samuel White, and James A. Bayard, the representatives from this state in the Congress of the United States, deserve the thanks of this general Assembly, and are entitled to the public approbation, for the zeal, fidelity and abilities with which they have uniformly discharged the trusts reposed in them by their fellow citizens; but more especially for their able efforts to obtain a reduction of the duties on Tea, Coffee, Brown Sugar, Salt and Molasses, and for their firm and well tempered opposition to that act of congress which has violated the constitution, and been so successful in the independency of one branch of the government of the United States.
Resolved further, That this general assembly view with regret, the little disposition shown by congress to relieve our Western brethren from the difficulties and embarrassments under which they labor, from the obstruction of the navigation of the Mississippi, "by recent irregular measures carried on at New-Orleans" by the Spanish government or its agents—this general Assembly, however, rests confident, that the representatives from this state, in the present as in every other instance, will advocate measures, which will tend to preserve the honor, and be for the interest and happiness of the U. States.
PITTSBURGH, February 3. Saturday last the Cornplanter's Nephew passed through this town on his way to the City of Washington. It is said (and from late occurrences we believe with truth) that he is the bearer of information to the President respecting overtures of an unfriendly nature towards the United States made to the Seneca nation of Indians, by French emissaries.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 29. IMPORTANT! Extract of a letter from a gentleman at New-Orleans, to the Editor of the Philadelphia Gazette, dated December 18th 1802. "Being present this morning at the intendant's office, when the original of the following royal order was transcribed, I seized the opportunity of procuring a copy, and have translated it in a hurry, un-
der the hope that it will be acceptable to you.
"The Minister of war has communicated to me the following: "In a letter of the 15th inst. Don Pedro Cevallos informs me as follows—Whereas his majesty has ceded to the French republic the colony or province of Louisiana in all its present extent, AND AS IT WAS HELD BY THE FRENCH WHEN CEDED TO HIS MAJESTY , I advise you therefore, by his royal order, that you make the necessary arrangements for the delivery of it to the French Commissioner or Commissioners, who being duly authorised by the government, may present themselves for the purpose.—Which royal determination I have made known to the captain general of Louisiana, informing him at the same time, that it is his majesty's pleasure with respect to the regiment of the place, and the military that garrison the province, that individuals who voluntarily wish to remain under his majesty's dominion, shall, after delivering up the colony, proceed to the Havannah, where other posts will be allotted them. Of this I advise you by royal order, that you may comply with that part of his royal determination which relates to you.
God preserve you many years. SOLE R. Minister of foreign affairs. To the Intendant of Louisiana. Madrid, July 30, 1802.
[After this we may expect to hear no more doubts in the subject of the cession of this territory to the Great Nation.—But, in addition we can state, on the authority of a gentleman who left Paris on the 6th of October that the cession was universally there known to have taken for granted, that companies formed for the purpose had purchased large tracts of land in the territory, of the French government, and had opened subscription books at various places in Paris, to obtain purchasers who were to embark for, and become settlers in the territory.] (Gaz. U. States.)
GEORGE-TOWN, February 8.
The brig Argo , capt. Cushing, has arrived at Boston, from Guadalupe, with three black men, who had been forcibly put on board his vessel at sea, by a French national cutter. Two of these men have been general officers, and the other has been servant to one of them.
The schooner Nancy , capt. Colesworth, has also arrived, with one black passenger. These unfortunate wretches were forced on board the above vessels by order of Gen. La Crosse, commander of Bassatere, and when the American captains remonstrated at such unjust proceeding, he observed, "it would be very easy, tipping them overboard , after getting clear of land, and that this was the general's wish."
We understand that a statement of this business has been forwarded to Congress, by the executive Council of Massachusetts.
CONGRESS of THE U. STATES. HOUSE of REPRESENTATIVES.
January 24. The committee appointed on the 7th inst. to consider whether any, and if any, what alterations are necessary in the military establishment of the United States ask leave to submit the following resolution to the consideration of the house.
Resolved that there be added to the regiment of artillery, two teachers of music, whose pay, rations, and clothing shall be the same as is by law allowed to the teachers of music in the regiment of infantry.
Resolved, That the President of the U. States be authorised to appoint one teacher of the French language, and one teacher of drawing, to be attached to the corps of engineers, whose compensation shall not exceed the pay and emoluments of a captain.
Resolved, That the commanding officer of the corps of engineers be authorised to enlist for a term not less than three years, one artificer and eighteen men, to aid in making practical experiments, and for other purposes, to receive the same pay, rations, and clothing, as are allowed to the artificers and privates in the army of the United States, and the same bounty when enlisted for five years, and to be subject to the rules and articles of war.
Resolved, That the President of the U. States be authorized to allow to the paymaster of the army, the adjutant and inspector of the army, and the military agent at Philadelphia, such sums each for clerk hire, as their respective duties may, in his opinion, reasonably require.
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The first resolution was agreed to— Ayes 36, noes 17.
The 3d resolution was agreed to without division.
The fourth resolution was opposed by Mr. Gregg, on the ground that the discretion thereby vested in the President of the U. States was improper; and that if an appropriation for the clerk hire of the officers therein named was necessary, it ought to be made and defined by law.
On the question being put, the resolution was disagreed to. Ayes 25.
The committee rose and reported the resolutions agreed to.
The house immediately took up the report, when Mr. Randolph remarked that notwithstanding the importance of the business before the house, there was scarcely a quorum within the bar, in consequence probably of the intense cold. As he was averse to interesting business being thus conducted, he moved that the house adjourn.
Carried, ayes 43, noes 33.
January 28.
Mr. Davis offered a resolution for instructing the committee of ways and means to enquire into the expediency of suspending for a limited time the collection of all debts or duties due the United States from the citizens of Tennessee, Ohio, Kentucky, and the Indiana and Mississippi territories.
Mr. Davis said as the government had lately passed a law suspending the payment of duties due by the citizens of Portsmouth in consequence of a fire at that place, he thought the citizens of the western country, from the peculiar situation in which they were placed, had as strong a claim on the indulgence of Congress. The produce on hand was the means with which they had expected to pay debts due to the U. States. Many citizens in that country were indebted to the United States. If they were pushed by the government, while the port of New-Orleans remained shut, and executed for debts which they were unable to pay from an inability to sell their produce, great embarrassment and uneasiness would be produced. On the other hand if an indulgence should be extended, until their ports were opened, the existing debts could be secured by counter securities, under the direction of the supervisor, or such other officer as Congress may authorise by which the ultimate payment will not be affected. He concluded by saying he was persuaded the United States could better afford to lay out of these monies, than the citizens of that country could afford, under their present circumstances, to pay them.
The house immediately took up the resolution, and agreed to it. Ayes 58.
Mr. Eustis reported a bill to provide an additional armament for the protection of the seamen and commerce of the United States, which was read twice, and referred to a committee of the whole, on Monday next.
Mr. Davis, one of the members from the state of Kentucky, presented to the House, certain resolutions of the legislature of the said state, together with a memorial annexed thereto from the said legislature addressed to the President of the United States, and the Senate and House of Representatives of Congress, representing, that in consequence of a violation on the part of Spain of an article of the treaty of friendship, limits and navigation between the United States and the King of Spain, the citizens of the said state are deprived of a place of deposit, in the Spanish territory, in conformity with the stipulation contained in the said treaty, by the proceedings of the Intendant at the port of New-Orleans, who has, by a proclamation, dated the 18th day of October, forbidden American citizens to deposit their merchandise and effects in the said port of New-Orleans, without having assigned to the United States, an equivalent establishment on another part of the banks of the river Mississippi; that they rely on the wisdom and justice of the government of the U. States to redress the grievance of which they complain, and pledge themselves to support, at the expence of their lives and fortunes, such measures as the honor and interest of the U. States may require, in defence thereof.
The said resolutions and memorial were read, and ordered to be referred to the committee of the whole house, on the state of the Union.
January 31.
Mr. Bayard observed that a resolution offered some days since by a gentleman from New-York (Mr. Mitchell) of considerable national, and of great individual importance to a large description of citizens, appeared to him to have disagreed to more from considera-
form than substance; as the merits of the subject were not, on that occasion, brought into discussion. In order to meet the ideas of gentlemen, who desired in the first instance, to decide the principle whether indemnity ought to be made our merchants, he submitted the following resolution:
Resolved, That provision ought to be made by law, to indemnify the citizens of the United States who, in carrying on a lawful trade to foreign parts, suffered losses by the seizure of their property made by unauthorised French cruisers, or by any French cruisers without sufficient cause, in violation of the rights of American commerce, during the late war between Great Britain and the French Republic, and whose claims for indemnity against the said Republic were renounced by the United States, by their acceptance of the ratification of the treaty lately made with France.
Mr. Bayard moved the taking up the resolution for consideration; on which the House divided—Ayes 39—Noes 45.
Resolution ordered to lie on the table.
The house went into a committee of the whole on the bill for the encouragement of learning, and the promotion of the arts.
Mr. Dawson in the chair.
After discussion of several hours duration on various amendments offered, the committee rose, and the House committed the bill to a select committee.
About 3 o'clock the galleries were cleared, and the House remained with closed doors till 4 o'clock, when they adjourned.
MARTINSBURG, February 11.
Died on the 16th ult. while on a visit to her friends in Culpepper County, Mrs. SUSANNA PENDLETON, the amiable wife of Mr. Benjamin Pendleton of this County.
On Saturday evening last, Miss CHARITY ARMSTRONG—Her funeral sermon will be preached on Sunday next at twelve o'clock, at the Presbyterian Church in Shepherd's Town, by the Rev. Moses Hoge.
On the 6th inst. at Hazlefield, Mrs. POTTER, mother of Mr. E. Potter, of Jefferson County.
Also, in this town, on Wednesday last, Mrs. ELIZABETH ORNDORF.
The Mutual Insurance Society against fire, in Virginia, has had great success. In the past year its subscription has increased above $1,400,000, making the whole sum $3,445,000. The losses last year amounted to $1002, which was not two cents upon every hundred dollars, and if the loss should be 100,000 dollars, it would be but 11s. upon every hundred dollars. Should the Insurance be general, through the state, it is calculated that the insurance need not exceed ten cents a house.
On Tuesday evening last the following unfortunate circumstance, we are informed, took place in a public house at Alexandria—A Mr. James Dillon from Fredericksburg, having made too free with wine after dinner, was prevailed upon by some young gentlemen to mount upon a chair and deliver his sentiments upon the Mississippi business. In the height of his harangue, some one pulled the chair from under him, and threw him with his head against a table, which cut him considerably and put a period to his existence in 16 hours.
By the latest accounts from New-Orleans, we find that the Spaniards are fortifying that place and fitting out two stout frigates.
(Norfolk paper.)
Letters from the Western country state, that the people are waiting with anxious expectation, to know what impression the unwarrantable breach of compact respecting New-Orleans, will have upon Congress—and that it is feared the agitation there will manifest itself in such a manner as to defeat the measures taken for accommodation.
(N. Y. Paper.)
HISTORY Of the late General Washington.
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C. P. WAYNE.
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From the VIRGINIA GAZETTE.
We learn with extreme satisfaction, that the Bill for establishing a Bank in Richmond, has passed the House of Delegates. The advantages, which arise to a country, from the institution of banks, although obvious to all acquainted with mercantile pursuits, are not so well understood by the community at large.—The Banking system on a superficial view, appears too closely allied with monopolies to be acceptable to Americans. But this idea entirely proceeds, from the great opposition, which these establishments, are accustomed to meet with in the Legislatures of the several states. If banks were more numerous than they at present are, they would partake much less of the nature of a monopoly, and they would likewise be of more service to the people at large.
No establishment tends so much, to improve the face of the country, to promote industry, and give a spirit to manufactures as that of a Bank. Banks and Insurance offices, may be regarded as two of the most useful institutions in the policy of modern nations.
Few circumstances ever took place which rendered more service to the various manufactures in England, than the assurance which was given to Fordyce & Co. and no event ever occurred which promoted the spirit of agriculture in an equal degree with the measures of the Air Bank, many individuals no doubt were ruined by these failures, but the face of the country was improved, and a stimulus was given by them to manufactures which before was unknown in that country. These are facts well known in England and to the greater part of mercantile men in the United States.
There has never been an instance in any country where a Bank was established, that those who were near to it did not partake of considerable benefits, and no instance has ever occurred in which inhabitants of a town in the vicinity have petitioned or complained against the establishment.
When the failure of the Air Bank is urged as an objection against others, it is forgotten that the Air Bank was established by private adventurers, who circulated as many notes as they pleased; in this country, the directors are always restricted to a reasonable amount, so that a similar circumstance cannot be feared.
There can be no doubt if the law, when finished by the senate should be founded upon fair and equal principles, such as will induce the men of money to take shares, that it will be found to be beneficial beyond any calculation.
It is well to remark, that there are inhabitants of Richmond who take every opportunity of condemning the institution, but when we look a little further, it is found that they are men who not only possess large capitals, but also are in the habit of using this advantage, so as to produce very great gains, they know that the establishment of a bank would deprive them of their present monopoly, and therefore are interested against the final passage of the bill.
A curious Problem, with its solution.
Says Damon, as he gently press'd Fair Indiana to his breast, "Can you to me the reason give, That when your sex a kiss receive, They sometimes wipe the same away?" She quick reply'd, without delay, "That may be solv'd without much bother; Its purposely to have another."
To Mr. ERASMUS GANTT.
SIR, IN your address to the Citizens of Berkeley County, by which you offer yourself as a candidate to represent them in the Legislature of this State, you profess to have but a very limited knowledge of the electors, and I am sorry to observe that this is, perhaps, the only truth in your publication. It is evident that if you had known the people, you would have been more guarded in your assertions. But you must have presumed much on their ignorance, when you ventured to tell them that Mr. Jefferson had extinguished 8 or 10 million of dollars of the national debt, without the aid of Stamp act, excise on Stills or Direct Taxation. You must be as ignorant as you supposed
the people to be if you did not know that Mr. Jefferson has had the aid of the Stamp Act, excise on Stills and Direct Tax to extinguish what you are pleased to call 8 or 10 millions of the national debt (but which, by the bye, Mr. Gallatin calls about five and an half millions.) If you know any thing of the laws of the country, of which you want to represent a part, you must know that the Stamp duties, Carriage Tax, Licences to sell Still Tax, continued till the 1st of July, 1802—that the Direct Tax were nearly the whole of the national debt as been paid into the treasury. Mr. Jefferson's administration has been a very large one, and the Stamp, Still and Carriage Tax, sir, will you excuse yourself for this attempt to impose upon them? You cannot plead ignorance, for I am told you are a man of learning and a lawyer.—You must then plead guilty, and tell them that it is a privilege which you have in common with democrats. If you had come forward with candor, and told the people that the duties on Merchandise and Tonnage had increased considerably, that the sale of Western Land brought a large sum into the treasury, that large arrearages of Stamp and Still Tax, and almost the whole of the Direct Tax, together with the sale of our Bank Stock, had enabled Mr. Jefferson to pay five and an half millions, instead of 8 or 10, your services would have been much more acceptable to the people, and your veracity would have stood in a much more favorable point of view.
A CITIZEN.
NOTICE
IS hereby given, that the partnership of Evans & Jamieson, late of Shepherd's Town, is this day dissolved by mutual consent.—All persons indebted to said firm are requested to make payment to John Baker Esq. of Shepherd's Town, Attorney for Walter Jenkins, assignee of the debts due to said firm.—Given under our hands, this 3rd day of February 1803.
THOMAS B. EVANS, JOHN JAMIESON.
Shepherd's Town, February 10, 1803.
NOTICE
IS hereby given, to those who are indebted to the late firm of Evans & Jamieson, of Shepherd's Town, that the bonds, notes and accounts, of that firm have been transferred to me, for the purpose of discharging their debts in Baltimore, which bonds, notes and accounts have been by me deposited in the hands of John Baker, Esq. of Shepherd's Town, for collection, with instructions to bring suits on the same indiscriminately, unless they are discharged within three weeks from this date.—If however, those who are indebted by open account, will within the time aforesaid, give their notes with interest to said Baker, for the several sums they owe, they shall receive a credit of six months from this date.
WALTER JENKINS.
Baltimore, Feb. 5, 1803.
THE Overseers of the Poor of the County of Berkeley, are desired to meet at the Court House, on the First Monday in March next, being the day appointed for their Annual Meeting, by Act of Assembly in that case made and provided.
Per Order. ROBERT COCKBURN, c. o. s. February 11, 1803.
STRAYED from the subscriber's waggon, from Daniel Royer's Mill, at the foot of the North Mountain, 6 miles from Garrard's-Town, on Friday night last, A Black Horse, with a star in his forehead, has a scar on his left shoulder, some saddle marks, and a hole in his left fore hoof occasioned by being corked —is about 14 hands high, 6 years old next August, and has a bushy tail, trots and paces.—Also—A Sorrel Mare, with a star in her forehead, has a long tail, near 15 hands high, about 6 or 7 years old, is a natural trotter. The Horse had on when he went away, a collar, hames, traces and hip-straps—And the Mare had on a complete set of waggon gears. One Dollar Reward, and reasonable charges will be given to any person, who will take up the said strays, and give information thereof to the subscriber, living on Sleepy Creek, about 3 miles from Sniders Mill.
FREDERICK FROSOUR.
February 11, 1803.
12342 7258
Balance of Account
Handwritten notes and scribbles at the bottom of the page.

THE ORPHAN'S PRAYER.
THE frozen streets in moonshine glitter, The midnight hour has long been past, Ah me! the wind blows keen and bitter, I sink beneath the piercing blast, In every vein seems life to languish, Their weight my limbs no more can bear, But no one soothes the Orphan's anguish, And no one hears the Orphan's pray'r.
Perhaps you think my lips dissembling, Of virtuous sorrows feign a tale, Then mark my frame with anguish trembling, My hollow eyes and features pale, E'en should my story prove ideal, Too well these wasted limbs declare, My wants at least are not unreal, Then stranger grant the orphans pray'r
He's gone, no mercy man will shew me, In prayers no more I'll waste my breath: Here on the frozen earth I'll throw me, And wait, in mute despair for death. Farewell thou cruel world to-morrow, No more thy scorn my heart will tear, The grave will shield the child of sorrow, And heaven will hear the Orphan's pray'r.
But thou proud man, the beggar scorning, Unmov'd thou saw'st me kneel for bread, Thy heart shall ache to hear at morning That morning found the beggar dead, And when the room resounds with laughter, My famish'd cry thy mirth shall scare, And often shall thou wish hereafter Thou hadst not scorn'd the Orphan's prayer.
PITY.
AS blossoms and flowers strewed upon earth by the hand of spring, as the kindness of summer produceth in perfection the bounties of harvest; so the smiles of pity shed blessings on the children of misfortune.
He who pitieth another, recommendeth himself; but he who is without compassion deserves it not.
The butcher relenteth not at the bleating of the lamb; neither is the heart of the cruel moved with distress.
But the tears of the compassionate are sweeter than dew-drops, falling from roses on the bosom of the spring.
Shut not thine ear therefore against the cries of the poor; neither harden thine heart against the calamities of the innocent.
When the fatherless call upon thee, when the widow's heart is sunk, and she imploreth thy assistance with tears of sorrow; O pity her affliction, and extend thy hand to those who have none to help them.
When thou seest the naked wanderer of the street, shivering with cold, and destitute of habitation; let bounty open thine heart, let the wings of charity shelter him from death, that thine own soul may live.
Whilst the poor man groaneth on the bed of sickness, whilst the unfortunate languish in the horrors of the dungeon, or the hoary head of age lift up a feeble eye to thee for pity; O how canst thou riot in superfluous enjoyments, regardless of their wants, unfeeling of their woes?
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.
Will be sold at BERRYVILLE , on the 23th day of February next, for Cash, Sundry NEGROES , consisting of MEN WOMEN and CHILDREN, the property of Col. George Stubblefield, deceased, to satisfy sundry claims against the estate of the said deceased. BUSHROD TAYLOR, Exr. February 4, 1803.
GREAT BARGAINS.
I WILL sell my Property on the corner of Water and John streets, upon very advantageous terms to the purchaser. It consists of a whole lot of Ground, on which is erected a handsomely finished BRICK HOUSE , 40 by 30 feet, two stories high, a Stone Stable and Brick Smoke House, with a Tan-Yard on the same adjoining Tuscarora Creek, on which is a Bark-Mill and Currying-shop, with twenty Vats. This Property would suit very well for an extensive Brewery and Distillery, it is also well situated for a good Tavern. Also, an unimproved Lot opposite to the same, cornering on Water and John streets. Also, half a Lot on John street, on which is erected a Stone Distillery, 24 by 18 feet; this property is well calculated for a Slaughter house, or Hatter's Shop, having a constant Spring of Water in the house. Also, 146 acres of LAND adjoining the Mill tract of William Snodgrass. Also, 98 acres of good LAND, adjoining the lands of Samuel Carr and George Everhart, on this place 30 acres of good watered Meadow may be made; there is at present about 40 acres cleared, 5 of which is Meadow. Also, a quantity of LAND on Little Sandy, state of Kentucky—and two small Tracts on Green river. Also, 400 acres of an undivided Tract of LAND, situate six miles from Bath and half a mile from Potomac river, adjoining George Huffman and others.
For the first mentioned Property, I will take $ 800 in cash, and give a credit of four annual payments for the balance.
Any other part of the property in this advertisement, I will exchange for young Negroes, young Horses, or Lots well situated in the City of Washington, or for good paper. If the Brick House property should not be sold, it will be to rent, and possession may be had the 8th day of next April.
JOHN O'FERRALL.
Martinsburg, February 4, 1803.
I once more request those indebted to me to make payment.
I have a Ten Acre LOT adjoining this town, that I will rent on certain conditions.
I want two apprentices to the Tanning and Currying Business.
J. O'FERRALL.
ALL persons, in any manner indebted to the subscriber, are solicited to settle up their accounts by the first day of next April, as no longer indulgence can or will be given.
WILLIAM RIDDLE.
Martinsburg, January 4, 1803.
To be sold, or rented out for the season,
THREE valuable Stud HORSES, one of which is the famous Imported Horse SPORTSMAN , a chestnut sorrell, six-
teen hands high, as fine a figure and as sure a horse as any on the continent. If not sold before the first of March, he will stand in or near Charles Town, Jefferson County, the ensuing season. The other two are colts of his, one of them a dun with black mane and tail, sixteen hands high, strong and active; the other is a sorrel, fifteen and an half hands high, and an excellent figure. Any gentleman wishing to purchase, or rent either of said horses for the season, may know the terms by applying to the subscriber.
GEORGE CLARKE.
Green-Castle, Franklin County, State of Pennsylvania, February 3, 1803.
At a Court continued and held for Ohio County, on Wednesday the third day of November, 1802.
PHILIP DODDRIDGE and ALEXANDER CALDWELL, vs. ELIJAH SMITH, and the heirs of GEORGE BULOR, deceased.
THIS day came the Complainants by their Council, and it appearing to the Court that the order for proclamations in this cause hath not yet been executed, upon motion of the Complainants by their Council, it is ordered that the Defendants do appear here on the second day of the next March term, to answer the Complainants bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively in the Berkeley & Jefferson Intelligencer , and that another copy of this order be set up on the door of the Court-House of this County for two months successively.
A Copy. Teste, MOSES CHAPLINE, c. o. c.
TAKE NOTICE.
ALL those who have open accounts with, or otherwise indebted to the subscriber, are requested to come forward and settle their respective dues, by the 20th instant. Mr. Jacob Snyder will attend at the house where my store was kept in Darkesville until that time, for the purpose of settling my accounts. Those who neglect to attend to this notice, must expect to be dealt with as the law directs, without respect to persons.
ADAM WEAVER.
February 4, 1803.
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 politic, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 situate 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.
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 TAN-YARD. 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.
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