Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer (Martinsburg, Va.), 1806-08-01 00:00:00

Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer.
[No. 11 of VOLUME VIII.]
FRIDAY, August 1, 1806.
[WHOLE No. 375.]
Public Sale.
WILL be sold at public vendue on Friday the 15th August next, at the farm of the subscriber, two and an half miles from Shepherd's-Town, Mares and Colts, Cows, Sheep, Hogs, two Road Waggons, a NEGRO MAN, Household and Kitchen Furniture, and a number of Farming implements. Cash will be required for all sums under five dollars; but nine months credit will be given on all sums exceeding five dollars, the purchaser giving bond with approved security. The sale will begin at 10 o'clock.
AARON M'INTIRE.
July 25, 1806.
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of Nicholas M'Intire, dec'd, by bond, note, or book account, are requested to come forward immediately, and discharge the claims against them; as it is determined to have the whole of the business relating to the estate of said deceased, finally closed by the first of September ensuing.
AARON M'INTIRE, Ex'r. Jefferson County, July 25, 1806.
CAME to the plantation of the subscriber, near Snyder's mill, on Back-Creek, Berkeley County, the 5th of June last, a DARK BAY HORSE , marked with a small saddle mark, thirteen and an half hands high, seven or eight years old, and a natural trotter; he was appraised according to law, and valued at twenty-four dollars. The owner of said estray is desired to prove property, pay charges, and take him away.
PHILIP SILER.
July 25, 1806.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN away from the subscriber, living near Martinsburg, Berkeley County, Virginia, on Tuesday night the 22d instant, a NEGRO BOY , named MOSES —He is about 20 or 21 years of age, is probably 5 feet 8 inches high, stout and well built, has a large and flat nose, rather of a yellowish complexion and a downy look; is fond of liquor, and very impudent when intoxicated—Had on a roundabout made of linsey of a lead colour, two pair of linen trowsers and a strong shirt, a pair of strong shoes with nails in the heels, a pair of suarrow boots, a fur hat about half worn the binding of which is torn off in some places, and a red silk bandanae handkerchief. If he is taken in this county I will give ten dollars; if out of the county, the above reward and every other necessary expense; or any person who will secure him in any jail in the U. States and give me information thereof, shall be handsomely rewarded and every expense paid.
JOSIAH FLAGG.
July 25, 1806.
The elegant full-bred covering horse, CLYTO.
WILL be exposed to sale by vendue, on Thursday the 14th of August next, at the court-house in Chambersburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania—Clyto is a beautiful bright bay, about fifteen and an half hands high, strong, active, and elegantly proportioned; he stood the three last seasons in Martinsburg, and part of one of them in Shepherd's-Town; he is in high repute in those places for getting elegant colts; he stood the last season at Martinsburg under the care of Mr. Wm. Bentley; his pedigree is good, and will be shewn on the day of sale.—Also, will be sold at the same time, a very fine sorrel RIDING HORSE , well gaited, and runs well in harness.—And also, one SADDLE and BRIDLE —the property of Macky M'Culloh, late deceased. Attendance, and terms of sale to be made known on the day, by JOHN VANCE, and THOMAS G. M'CULLOH } Ex'rs. Chambersburg, July 22, 1806.
FOR SALE, A LIKELY NEGRO BOY,
About 15 years of age, bred to the Farming business. Enquire of the printer. Martinsburg, July 25, 1806.
THE subscriber takes the liberty of informing his friends and the public, that he has removed to Alexandria, where he has taken a capacious WAREHOUSE, for the purpose of STORING FLOUR, &c. on terms that he hopes will meet general satisfaction.—As he intends to act in the BROKERAGE and COMMISSION LINE, he offers his services in those capacities, and pledges himself to act with the same due diligence that has gained him the approbation of the public. His rates for storing of Flour and selling it will be 6d. per barrel; that each person shall be entitled to his own Flour, or fresh Flour when called for—Tho' he will not purchase any Flour stored with him, unless in fault of other purchasers, as he thinks it inconsistent that buyer and seller should be comprised in one person—He will make advances on Flour stored with him, when it is accompanied with orders to sell within 60 days for cash; in that case 5 per cent commission will be charged, and the accustomed storage—No amount however inconsiderable, will be paid to waggons or boatmen, chargeable to the Flour, unless per order of the proprietor.
A. LINDO.
July 21, 1806.
N. B. Every species of public stock, merchandise, lands, houses, lots, and vessels, will be bought and sold on commission. All orders from the country will be duly attended to.
Jefferson County, ss.
July Court, 1806.
Abram Davenport, Complainant, against
James Starky, Cyrus Saunders, and William M'Guire, Defendants.
In CHANCERY.
THE defendant, James Starky, not having entered his appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth, upon the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant, James Starky, does appear here on the second Tuesday in October next, and answer the complainant's bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer for two months successively, also published at the front door of the court house of the said county for the same length of time.
A Copy. Attest, GEORGE HITE, c.j.c.
DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP.
THE partnership of the subscribers in trade lately conducted in this place under the firm of Selby & Crow , was dissolved by mutual consent on the first instant. All persons indebted to said firm are requested to make payment to Walter B. Selby; who alone is authorised to receive all debts due to said firm.
WALTER B. SELBY, JAMES B. CROW.
Shepherd's-Town, July 4, 1806.
N. B. The business hereafter will be conducted in the name of the subscriber, who has lately received from Philadelphia a large supply of
Fresh Goods,
which having been purchased on very low terms for cash, will enable him to give bargains to all those who may be pleased to call on him.
WALTER B. SELBY.
WANTING in the neighbourhood of the subscriber, residing near Martinsburg, Berkeley County, Virginia, a SCHOOLMASTER of good morals, sufficiently capacitated to teach spelling, reading and writing, according to the true rules of English grammar; and also arithmetic. GEORGE TABB. June 6, 1806.
Extract from a New Work, entitled, "THE SECRET HISTORY, OF THE COURT AND CABINET OF ST. CLOUD."
Paris, September 1805.
Had the peace of Europe continued, Bernadotte was selected by Bonaparte and Talleyrand, as our representative in America; because we then intended to strike, and not to negotiate. But during the present embroiled state of Europe, an intriguer was more necessary there, than a warrior or politician. A man, who has passed through all the mire of our own revolution, who has been in the secrets, and an accomplice of all our factions, is undoubtedly an useful instrument, when factions are to be created and directed, when wealth is designed for pillage and a state for overthrow. Gen. T***** is therefore in his place, and at his proper post, as ambassador in America.
This son of a valet, of the late duke of Bouillon, T***** called himself before the Revolution Chevalier de Grambouville, and was in fact a Chevalier d'Industri, who supported himself by gambling. An associate of Bournonville, Barras, and other vile characters, he with them joined the colours of rebellion, and served under the former in '92 in the army of the Moselle, first as a volunteer and afterwards as an aide-de-camp.
A cousin of his was a member of the National Convention, and one of those called Mountaineers, or sturdy partisans of Murat and Robespierre. It was to the influence of this his cousin that he was indebted first for a commission as adjutant general, and afterwards for his promotion to gen. of Brigade. In 1793 he was ordered to March under the command of Santerre, to la Vendee where he shared in the defeat of the Republicans at Villiers. At the engagement near Roches d'Erigne, he commanded a separate column, and the capacity and abilities which he displayed on that occasion were such as might have been expected from a man who had passed the first thirty years of his life in brothels and gambling houses.
The confidence however, of his friends, the Jacobins increased in proportion to his disasters and he was in 1794, after the superior number of the Republican soldiers had forced the remnants of the Royalists to evacuate what was properly called la Vendee, appointed commander in chief. He had now an opportunity to display his infamy and barbarity. Having established his head-quarters at Nantz, where he was safe amidst the massacre of hundreds of women and children, ordered by his friend Carriere, he commanded the Republican army to enter la Vendee in twelve columns, preceded by fire and sword, and within four weeks one of the most populous countries in France, to the extent and circumference of sixty leagues was laid waste—Not a house—not a cottage—not a tree was spared, all was reduced to ashes and the unfortunate inhabitants, who had not perished amid the ruin of their dwelling, where shot or stabbed, while attempting to save themselves from the common conflagration. On the 22d of January, 1794, he wrote the Committee of public safety of the National Convention, "Citizen Representatives a country of sixty leagues extent, I have the happiness to inform you is now a perfect desert—not a dwelling—not a bush, but is reduced to ashes, and of one hundred and eighty thousand worthless inhabitants, not a soul breathes any longer, men and women, old men and children have experienced the national vengeance, and are no more—according to the lowest calculation, I have dispatched within three months two hundred thousand individuals of both sexes and of all ages.—Vive la Republique."
After the death of Robespierre, T***** then a governor at Belisle, was arrested as a Terrorist and shut up at Du Picasis, until the general amnesty released him in 1795. During his imprisonment, he amused himself by writing the Memoir of the wars of la Vendee, in which he tried to prove that all his barbarities had been perpetrated for the sake of humanity, and to save the lives of Republicans. He had also the modesty to announce that as a military work his production would be equally interesting as
those of a Foland and a Guibert. These Memoirs however proved nothing but that he was equally ignorant and wicked, presumptuous and ferocious.
During the reign of the Directory he was rather discarded, or only employed as a kind of recruiting officer, to hunt young conscripts; but, in 1800, Bonaparte gave him a command in the army of reserve, and in 1802, another in the army of the interior. He then became one of the most assiduous courtiers of the emperor's levées; whilst in the empress's drawing room, he assumed his former air and ton of a Chevalier, in hope to impose upon those who did not remember the nickname which his soldiers gave him ten years before, of Chevalier of the Guillotine.
At a ball of the Bonaparte family, to which he was invited, the emperor took the fancy to dance with his step-daughter, Madame Louis, he therefore unhooked his sword, which he gave to young colonel d'Avry, standing by his side. This colonel, who had been a page at the court of Louis 16th, knew that it would have been against etiquette, and even unbecoming of him, to act as a valet to Napoleon, whilst other valets were in the room; he therefore retreated, looking round for a servant: "Oh!" said the emperor, "I see that I am mistaken; here generals," continued he, addressing himself to half a dozen, with whose independent principles and good breeding he was acquainted, "take this sword during my dance." They all pushed forward, but T***** and La Grange, another general of intrigue, were foremost; the latter, however, received the preference. On the next day colonel d'Avry was ordered upon service to Cayenne.
T***** has acquired by his patriotic deeds in La Vendee, a fortune of seven millions of livres, one million two hundred and fifty thousand dollars. He has the highest opinion of his own capacity, while a moment's conversation will inform a man of sense that he is only a conceited blockhead. As to his political transactions, he has by his side a secretary, a man of the name of Petry, who has received a diplomatic education, and does not want either subtlety or parts; and on him, no doubt, is thrown the drudgery of business. During an European war T*****'s post is of little relative consequence, but should Napoleon Bonaparte live to dictate another general pacification, the U***** S***** will be exposed on their frontiers, or in their interior, to the same outrages their commercial navy now experiences on the ocean.
From the Luzerne Federalist.
The Complaint—By Geoffry Grumble, Esq.
THE following communication, is of that interesting nature, that it deserves an attentive perusal.
Scarcely a mail arrives that does not bring an account of some new murder attended by circumstances of peculiar aggravation. Among the corrupt nations of Europe, where extreme necessity frequently urges to acts of desperation, we find some apology for crimes which does not exist here. And yet even there murders are less frequent, in proportion to the number of inhabitants than with us. The evil within a few years has greatly increased, so that the question is not now, "What news"—but "Who is murdered?"
The moralist rests not satisfied with deplored the evil, but enquires the cause. The immediate cause is undoubtedly found, in the general relaxed state of the religious tie and in the enfeebled impression of the moral obligation. But this is only the secondary not the remote cause. This is only the dagger that wounds not the hand that moves it. I think this almost universal immorality, and irreligion, may be traced to the wild and monstrous principles, that like so many demons, were imported from France into our country, by a Paine, a Barlow, and a Jefferson. A sensible change of public opinion followed the introduction of the Age of Reason , it was formerly the case that the general opinion of the people if not the law, required a belief in Revelation, and an upright moral character, as necessary qualifica-

tions in a candidate for office. Recent elections have shown us that the man who attempted the chastity of his neighbour's wife—who could reward the traducer of his friend's character, and who could produce other vices of equal turpitude, was not thought an unsuitable character for the first office in our government.
The opinions of the chief officers of government will always have a sensible effect upon the public mind. Under Constantine the people were or affected to be Christians, and their conduct or respect to society was conformable to their professions. Julien differed from Constantine and the public religion changed. That there was hypocrisy here I have no doubt, and I detest it as much as any other man. But I adduce this instance to show the effect that the opinion of the chiefs of a government has upon the people. At present I am only treating of religion and morality, as they affect the happiness of civil society. Man must account to his God for his opinions. But certainly it is not politic for a people to raise to the highest offices, men whose opinions and conduct are calculated to relax that forcibly restraining idea, on the minds of the weak and the wicked so far as their examples extend—that if they can avoid punishment here, there is no danger hereafter. Ambition and a susceptibility of dissipation are not unfrequently united in the same characters. If both passions can be gratified, there is no chance that either will be restrained. But if the public opinion shall declare them incompatible, then one of them must give way to the gratification of the other, and the probability is that ambition will prevail. This passion, when corrected by an upright course of life, will lead to the benefit of society.
But the youth of the present day, who see infidelity, incontinency, ingratitude and immorality rewarded by the highest honors of the state, will see very little to stimulate their virtue. The vicars of Bray, who follow the government in every thing, jest with religion, and laugh at morality. The old grow half ashamed of their God, and the young of their virtue. A general spirit of iniquity under the title of liberality prevails—and gambling and other vices have taken the place of innocent diversions. A celebrated writer has said that "vice is a gradual and easy descent; where it at first deviates from the level of innocence; but the declivity at every step becomes more and more steep; and those who descend, descend every moment with greater rapidity."
"While vice prevails and impious men bear away," we may look in vain for the beneficial effects of moral obligation upon society. The lesser vices will prevail, and these will inevitably lead to greater.
The nephew of Wythe it is believed began his career with the fashionable vice of gambling. He lost more money than he dared to ask his uncle for at once—He forged his name to some checks on the bank. The day of payment approached, and to conceal his shame, he plunged himself still deeper in misery—he murdered his uncle and his benefactor!—Here you can trace the gradual steps of vice, from the polite beginning at a card table, to the murder of the dearest friend. How careful should parents be to check the first sprouts of vice in their children? How extremely cautious should the people be not to sanction vice, by exalting the vicious?
AN OLD MAN.
NAPLES, May 12.
The day of the 11th of this month will be an epocha in the annals of Naples.—On that day prince Joseph Napoleon of France made his entry into this capital, in quality of king of Naples and Sicily, with the greatest pomp. The day was terminated by a general illumination of the city, an illumination which will be repeated this day and to-morrow.
VIENNA, May 12.
According to private letters from Naples, Gaeta will be attempted by storm in a few days. This fortress, rightly called the Little Gibraltar, holds out and is likely to hold out a considerable time. In consequence of the answer which the prince of Hesse returned to the last summons, the French have established five new redoubts, three against the fortress, and two against the gun-boats, which have annoyed them considerably. The place has received very little injury from the French shells. For want of men the garrison can make but few sorties, as its whole force does not consist of more than 800 troops of the line, about 1000 levy-
enmasse, and 2 companies of artillery. The latter have lately been reinforced by about 400 artillery-men, a proof that king Ferdinand wishes the place to be defended. The suburb, which has proved an obstacle to the Governor's activity, has been levelled with the ground. His marine, as it is called, in the harbor, consists of eight launches, a frigate, and 12 fishing vessels, each of them carrying a 4 pounder, besides some other vessels, one of them a French privateer of twelve guns.
The Prince is upon the batteries the whole day, and sleeps there the greatest part of the night. These batteries, elevated on heaps of stones, are so very high, that it will be very difficult to enter them with scaling ladders. Of the batteries, there are 3 lines, besides a fortification called Saga. Other batteries cover the flanks of the place; and, exclusive of these out-works, the whole of the ground is mined; so that the entrance of the place, even by storm, must be attended with very great loss. As to starving it, that will be extremely improbable, as the present stock of provisions is respectable, and can always be increased as long as the sea remains open; besides the Prince can effect his retreat by the same channel whenever he may find it convenient.
After the example of Gaeta, another little fortress in Abruzzo, viz. Civitella del Fronto, continues to defend itself.—It is situate upon the summit of a rock, and is defended by about fifty men, under an Irish major, who was formerly in the service of the king of the two Sicilies.
LONDON, May 31.
Government, after having shown great tardiness in publishing the royal order for granting letters of marque against the navigation of Prussia and Papenbourg, is equally slow in the execution of that order, and in maintaining it to its utmost extent. This order agreed to on the 14th of this month by his majesty in council, and published on the 20th in the London Gazette, was not sent until yesterday by the court of admiralty to be carried into execution. Besides, before this definitive despatch, it has been materially affected by another royal order agreed to by his majesty in council on the 21st of this month, and published in the Gazette of the 28th. This second order which bears the title of "Act additional to the act of the 14th March," makes an important and remarkable change, by reserving for the navigation of the Baltic, and to the commerce carried on there, the same liberty which England has to the present time allowed to that navigation and commerce. The following is the tenor of the additional act:
G. R. The instructions, to the commanders of all ships of war and armed vessels who may have received from our court of St. James letters of Marque, have been extended as follows.—
"As we have been always animated with a wish to prevent whatever might have a tendency to annoy the commerce of those nations with whom we are at peace, as well as to promote the necessary operations of war; and as these objects will be more effectually answered if the present state of the commerce and navigation of the Baltic remain uninterrupted: We have judged it expedient, and resolve accordingly, That our ships of war and other armed vessels, and vessels holding commissions from us, shall henceforth abstain from taking or intercepting any ships or vessels navigating the said sea; ordering and enjoining, besides, to the commanders of all vessels having letters of marque and reprisal, not to intercept in the Baltic, by virtue of their commission or under their flag, any ship or vessel with the intention of seizing her; but, on the contrary, to suffer such ships or vessels as they may fall in with in that sea to continue their voyage to their respective places of destination without the least obstacle or restraint whatever.
By his Majesty's command, (Signed) SPENCER."
June 1.
Thursday seven wagons loaded with casks of specie, arrived at the Bank of England under the escort of a party of light horse. The casks contain the 400,000l. in dollars sent some time since to Hanover, and which have been got away before the Prussians took possession of that country. On their way to London they halted at Rumford, when one of the centinels placed over the wagons was detected in breaking open one of the casks and lodged a prisoner in the barracks.
June 5.
Dispatches were yesterday received by government from Admiral Cochrane. They are dated the 15th of April, and were brought by capt. Collier, who arrived express at the Admiralty. These advices relate to the arrival of Gen. Miranda on the Spanish Main—his capture of the Isle La Marguerita—and his purpose of revolutionizing South America. The Admiral writes for instructions how to act on this extraordinary occasion. This is a sufficient answer to the Frenchified or Democratic papers of New-York, some of which stated that this object was favoured and supported by pecuniary supplies from this country. This the want of the instructions applied for by Admiral Cochrane sufficiently refutes. It shows that such a plan was not in the contemplation of the late ministry. The dates put the present administration wholly out of the question. The emancipation of South America would, no doubt be advantageous to this country in two points of view—as opening a market for English manufactures—and as cutting off the resources of our arch enemy, to whom the treasury of Spain is as his own. Whatever may be the resolve of ministers on this subject, Miranda will derive an indirect cooperation from this country, as any Spanish reinforcement which may be sent out will most probably be intercepted by our fleets. Miranda is a strange romantic character, less known to the reader than he happens to be to the writer of this article. He is a native of South America. He had a command in the French army under Dumourier in the campaign in Flanders, in 1792.—He is a man of enterprise and of talent.—So assiduous has he been in the cultivation of the latter that he has surveyed every memorable scene of battle in the four quarters of the globe, with a classic recital in his hand, in order to ascertain what were the blots made on the defeated side, and what the advantages of the successful party. Such a man is at once calculated and qualified to distinguish himself, as a military and political leader. He hates the Spanish tyranny as exercised in his native country, and we shall not be surprised to learn that this tyranny is laid sprawling at the feet of a man fearless of peril, and daring enough to meet the roughest encounter.
Our private letters from Hamburg mention as a report current when the mail came away, that Marshal Massena at the head of his army, had declared himself independent of France, but that the source of the rumour was not known, nor any other particulars stated.
AUGUSTA, (Maine) July 11.
HORRID MURDER!
At an early hour on Wednesday morning last, the inhabitants of this town were alarmed with the dreadful information, that capt. James Purinton, of this place, in cold blood, had murdered his wife, 6 children, and himself. His oldest son, with a slight wound, escaped, and his second daughter was found desperately wounded, and probably supposed dead by the father. Between the hours of 2 and 3, a neighbour, Mr. Dean Wyman, was awakened by the lad who escaped, with an incoherent account of the horrid scene from which he had just fled; he with Mr. Ballard another neighbour, instantly repaired to the fatal spot, and here, after having lighted a candle, a scene was presented which boggles all description. In the outer room lay prostrate on his face, and weltering in his gore, the perpetrator of the dreadful deed—his throat cut in the most shocking manner, and the bloody razor lying on a table by his side. In an adjoining bed room lay Mrs. Purinton in her bed, her head almost severed from her body; and near her on the floor, a little daughter about ten years old, who probably hearing the cries of her mother, ran to her relief from the apartment in which she slept, and was murdered by her side. In another apartment was found the two eldest and the youngest daughters, the first aged 19 dreadfully butchered; the second desperately wounded, reclining her head on the body of the dead infant 18 months old, and in a state of horror and almost total insensibility. In the room with the father, lay in bed, with their throats cut, the two youngest sons, the one 8 and the other 6 years old. And in another room was found on the hearth, most dreadfully mangled, the second son, aged 12; he had fallen with his trowsers under one arm, with which he had attempted to escape. On the breast-work over the fire-place, was the distinct impression of a bloody hand, where the unhappy victim probably supported himself before he fell. The whole house seem-
ed covered with blood, and near the body of the murderer lay the deadly axe. From the surviving daughter we have no account of this transaction, her dangerous situation prevents any communication, and but faint expectations are entertained of her recovery. From the son, aged 18, we learn the following. That he was awakened by the piercing cries of his mother, and involuntarily shrieking himself he leapt from his bed and ran towards the door of her apartment; he was met by his father with an axe in his hand (the moon shone bright) who struck him, but being so near each other, the axe passed over his shoulder and one corner of it entered his back, making a slight wound; his father then struck at him once or twice and missed him; at this time his younger brother who slept in the same bed with him, jump'd from it and attempted to get out at the door; to prevent this the father attacked him, which gave the eldest an opportunity to escape. During this dreadful conflict, not a word was uttered. From the appearance of the wounds generally, it seems to have been the design of Purinton to dissever the heads from the bodies, excepting the two youngest, whose throats it is supposed were cut with a razor. The oldest daughter and second had several wounds, the probable consequence of their resistance. We have no evidence to lead us satisfactorily to the motives of this barbarous and unnatural deed. Captain Purinton was 46 years of age, and had lately removed from Bowdoinham to this town—an independent mind, and a handsome estate, of a steady, correct, and good character and fair reputation, and strongly attached to his family. He had been heard lately to say, that he felt much distressed at the unpromising appearance of his farm; that he should be destitute of bread for his family, and hay for his cattle, and dreaded the consequences. The Sunday before his death, it is said, he wrote to his brother, and informed him that on the reception of the letter he should be dead, and requesting him to take charge of his family. In the letter was a death's head marked out, and it sealed with black. It was found on Monday by his wife, and gave her the greatest alarm and uneasiness. This her husband perceiving, and learning the cause, he attempted to console her by assurances that he had no intention of committing suicide, but that he had a presentiment of his approaching death. Capt. Purinton was a warm believer in the doctrine of universal salvation, tho' it is not said of him, that he was a bigoted maniac or religious enthusiast. His whole conduct the day preceding and during the last and bloody scene of his life, seems marked with the utmost coolness and deliberation. Towards the close of that day he ground the fatal axe, and when the family retired to bed, he was left reading the bible. The jury of inquest have brought him in guilty of wilful murder on his wife and 6 children, and that as a felon he did kill and murder himself. We do not recollect that the annals of Massachusetts can furnish a transaction so distressing.
BURLINGTON, (Vermont) July 9.
We are indebted to an obliging correspondent, for the following account of an event of the most tragical nature, which occurred at Canaan in Connecticut, on Thursday the 26th ultimo.
"A young man by the name of Isaac Baldwin, had been for some time partially deranged. On Wednesday the 25th he purchased a large two bladed knife and a quantity of laudanum, and sat out from Litchfield for Canaan, where he lodged at one Dr. Root's. The Dr. it seems lives near a house in which a school was taught by a Miss Steele. Immediately after her school was dismissed at night, Baldwin went to the school house, where he found this young lady writing at her table alone—seized her by the hair, and with the knife he had prepared for that purpose, cut her throat in the most shocking manner—took off one ear, and inflicted two deep and dangerous wounds in her shoulder. As she struggled to escape from him, he threw her upon the floor, jumped upon her, and stabbed her in the back in ten or twelve different places. Twice he plunged his blade so deep that it perforated her lungs. Her shrieks alarmed Dr. Root, who went to her assistance and found her weltering in blood. Baldwin fled to the woods and drank his laudanum, but it had not the desired effect. He was taken about midnight and is now lodged in gaol. His delirium will probably screen him from punishment, but we are informed there is a strong concatenation of circumstances to prove a deliberate intention and as venomous malice as the

coldest villainy could engender. It is said that several years since he became acquainted with Miss Steele and addressed her, but she declined his attention.... that he lately heard she was soon to be married to another, and that this circumstance is supposed to have wound him up to such a height of desperation and ruffian cruelty. The young lady still survives, but the prospect of her recovery is by no means flattering. She says that when he entered the house and advanced towards her, he said, "since we cannot live together, Eliza, we will die together." For several days previous to his committing the crime Baldwin was much more rational than he had been for several months: but in a desperate moment he has ruthlessly cut off a respectable and amiable young lady from all prospects of happiness in life, and probably from life itself!
HUDSON, (N. Y.) July 15.
At a Court of Oyer and Terminer, held in and for the county of Columbia, last week, at which his honor Judge Tompkins presided:
Ben, a slave considerably advanced in years, was convicted of committing a rape on the body of an orphan girl of 13.
So artless, so affecting, so conclusive was the testimony of the unfortunate subject of this abominable deed, that the eyes of the court, the bar, the jury, and the audience, were suffused in tears, during the shocking relation—a relation, broken, interrupted, almost stifled by excessive weeping. When the question was put to the poor girl by the district attorney, "Have you a mother?" the answer (for tears only were the answer) struck the hearers like an electric shock. We even thought that a spark of humanity, at this moment, shot across the countenance of the culprit.
The sentence, imprisonment in the state prison, at hard labour, for life, made no visible impression on the obdurate wretch. The law (too lenient in such a case) has thus fixed the punishment.
NORFOLK, July 5.
JEROME BONAPARTE CAGED!
We now with certainty state, that Jerome is snug at Martinique, with three sail of the line, where he is blockaded by Admiral Cochrane, who has also three line of battle ships. This account we have from Captain Hudson, of the sch'r Patriot, of and bound for Fredericksburg, arrived here yesterday morning in 14 days from Martinique.—Master Jerome, perhaps, has no objection to this blockade, as it may be a sufficient apology for him to visit some old acquaintances in this country; and of skulking home as before, under the flag of the United States.
NEW-YORK, July 19.
Capt. Masteron, who arrived here yesterday, informs that Admiral Cochrane, in the Northumberland, had been dismasted in a gale off Martinique, while blockading Jerome Bonaparte, and was towed into Antigua by a British frigate.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in London to his friend in Philadelphia.
"The Evangelical Magazine is undoubtedly the most popular magazine ever published. Twenty thousand are printed every month at 6d sterl. a number. Some of the numbers have had to undergo a second edition, and that for January last a third.—the profits of this work are devoted to the widows of evangelical ministers, among whom since its commencement, between 3 and 4000 sterl. have been distributed.—A great taste prevails for religious reading—and the precious Gospel is spreading into every corner of the country. A missionary spirit remarkably prevails: and a converted Jew preaches to his countrymen every Saturday the unsearchable riches of CHRIST."
Private letters from Dublin, state that Dwyer, the county of Wicklow rebel chief, and his companions, who were shipped off to Botany Bay, rose upon the crew on the voyage, and carried the vessel into the Brazils.
Extract of a letter from Castine, dated June 25th, to a gentleman in Boston.
"Among the indictments at the Supreme Court (which set here last week) was one against George Tyler, Esq. late Post Master of this place, for forging his brother's name to the bond given to Gideon Granger, Esq. as Postmaster General. In this indictment he plead guilty, and the Court have sentenced him to one year's imprisonment in the common jail of the county. This shows the repute the man was in at the time he
was appointed by Gideon, "to promote the public interest." It appears that his character was then so bad that he could not procure a bondsman for 500 dollars, not even his own brother, but was obliged to have recourse to forgery, to enable him to hold the office."
PORTLAND, July 5.
Arrived sch'r Hannah, Chase, 20 days from St. Martins. Two days after leaving St. Martins, was brought to by the British frigate Mermaid, who sent a lieutenant on board, and closely examined the captain and crew to find a pretence to make the schooner a prize, upon noticing a Dutchman who was passenger, he carried him on board the Mermaid, when he readily informed the captain of the frigate that he had property upon freight in the Hannah, whereupon capt. Chase's people, except his mate and a boy, were taken out, and a prizemaster and seven men were put on board his vessel and ordered for Halifax. On the 23d, one of the men fell overboard and was drowned. On Thursday last, being in lat. 41, upon George's Bank, Mr. Newbury Morse (the mate) informed the captain that he had prevailed on one of the seamen which had been put on board, to assist in retaking the vessel, which they effected on the evening of the same day, by getting possession of the pistols, swords, &c. and fastening the door of the cabin, in which the prize-master and two of the men were asleep, they then proceeded on deck, and compelled the other three to surrender, and so assist in getting the vessel into this port, which they reached on Saturday last. To the spirited conduct of the captain and mate, the owners are indebted for the preservation of the property; for if their vessel had been carried into Halifax, (if she had escaped condemnation) the detention and expense of a trial would have amounted to nearly the same thing.
MARTINSBURG, August 1.
For the INTELLIGENCER.
PEACE.
WHEN the Christians God, the Saviour of men came down from Heaven, in the reign of Augustus, the Temple of Janus was shut, and the whole world was hushed in peace. The acclamations of the celestial hosts, in unison with the mighty event, proclaimed, "Peace on earth, good will to man!"—Since that all important period, the world has been almost in a state of warfare, and this warfare has proceeded from our corruptions—"From whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members?"
In whatever light, we may consider war, it presents to the mind a detestable and frightful appearance; but taken in an associated point of view with our holy religion, it assumes a form of superlative horror and deformity. Every passion and every action which Christianity would controul and prohibit, war encourages and excites. Bursting through the barriers of reason and religion, it bears down all the suggestions of the one, and all the commands of the other; it spreads devastation and woe over the face of nature, and fills the moral world with equal wretchedness and desolation; it roots out from the human bosom every gentle affection, and plants rage, and hatred, and malignity in their stead; it withers all the blossoms of sensibility, and destroys all the seeds of humanity; it petrifies the heart, and converts the Christian, (as he is called) into a savage, little less fell than the wild beast which feeds on carcasses and fattens on blood.
Happy, indeed, would it be for society, if this dreadful enemy of human repose could be banished to its native hell, and there confined in chains and darkness for ever and ever!
That we are formed for a state of social happiness, for mutual good offices, and reciprocal services, is proved from our physical as well as intellectual powers; from the constitution of our bodies, and the faculties of our minds; from our mutual inclinations, and innate desires; from our various wants, numerous incapacities, and perpetual necessities, and the methods by which they may be redressed, assisted and supplied. These, clearly evince that men were intended for the social state, to live with each other, as beings who are bound together by a chain of common wants and constitutional deficiencies; and consequently whose wisdom as well as duty it is to alleviate that pressure to which all are liable, by mutual aid and reciprocal kindness.
Man, certainly was once in this bliss-
ful state, if all history be true, and, in order to regain it, we must go back to first principles. We must discipline our minds, curb every violent passion, and root out every ungentle emotion. We must divest ourselves of pride and haughtiness, vanity and self-conceit. We must avoid evil speaking, open slander, and secret defamation; and forego the ill-natured triumphs of wearing the palm of wit and ridicule, if it be to be purchased by the sacrifice of our neighbour's tranquillity and happiness. We must cultivate the negative virtues of patience, resignation, and forgiveness; and the active duties of philanthropy, beneficence, and loving-kindness—This is the road to happiness,—this is the way to PEACE; to that peace, which begins on earth, and which shall not leave us after we have passed through "the dark valley and shadow of death."
From the New-York Daily Advertiser.
YRUJO—again! In the Philadelphia Gazette of last Friday, received by a private conveyance, at this office yesterday, we observe an extract of a letter, said to be from the gentleman to whom Yrujo's letter, published in our paper of last Monday, was addressed. As we are satisfied that this gentleman never wrote the letter from which the following is said to be extracted, and is at this very moment ignorant of its existence, we are convinced that it was written at Philadelphia but by whom is best known to the Marquis. The writer of this extract, declares (and he no doubt has reason to regret the publication of this letter) that it was published without his consent, and that it did not merit the strictures made thereon: for, says the gentleman, the letter was evidently dictated by sentiments of humanity towards the individual implicated, and of respect towards his family!!! He thinks that the benevolence of the Marquis has in this instance been very indifferently, or as our gentleman has it illy requited. This humane gentleman, (the Marquis de Casa Yrujo is a gentleman, according to the patent granted him by the King of Spain) says, that the lives of our friends and fellow citizens would have been cheaply purchased by the requested sacrifice of every honorable and dignified principle. On this head, the editor of the Daily Advertiser unfortunately differs from the Marquis, and can view his epistle in no other light than as the offspring of vanity, presumption and arrogance, not to say wickedness.
We question the authenticity of this extract, and the more we reflect upon it, the more firmly we are convinced, that the gentleman to whom the Marquis addressed this letter, and on whom it is now attempted to palm the following production, is not the author of the letter before us, and, we repeat, is at this moment ignorant of its existence. He declined all agency in the business, and, instead of giving his assistance to the Marquis, as was requested, he sent the letter to his friend Col. Smith, only requesting that the original might be returned; and had he been averse to its publication, he certainly would have stated this to his friend; but, on the contrary, he submitted it entirely to the direction of Col. Smith. We might adduce many circumstances in support of our opinion, but we presume it to be unnecessary.
Viewing this extract as a flagrant attempt to impose upon the public, and to injure the character of a man of honorable sentiments, by attributing to his pen so disgraceful a composition, we shall, without any further preface, submit this affair to the candid and dispassionate consideration of the American people:
Extract of a letter from the gentleman to whom the Marquis de Casa Yrujo's letter was addressed (and which was published by Colonel Smith) to a friend in Philadelphia.
"Sir, I was not a little surprised, as well as displeased, at the appearance in the public prints of the Marquis de Casa Yrujo's letter to me upon the subject of the Americans taken in Miranda's two schooners, and carried to Carracas. It was done, not only without my consent, but also without any previous application to me for it. There is nothing in it, however, which merits the strictures which has been made upon it in the New-York Daily Advertiser, for it was evidently dictated by sentiments of humanity towards the individual implicated, and of respect towards his family. Feelings like these, which adorn, rather than discredit him who entertains and acts upon them, have, in this instance, been very illy requited.
"The disclosure required as a condition was such as policy required, in order to render the Marquis's "intercession effectual" with the Governor General, or Grand Council of the Province, and was such also as his duty to his Sovereign demanded of him, in justification of so direct an interference in a matter of high importance, and not within the Marquis's administration, nor under his immediate controul.
"I lament the part which a desire to promote the Marquis de Casa Yrujo's benevolent intentions, and a still stronger wish to render so essential a service to the young gentleman and his family had induced me to take in this affair, because a use has been made of it which was not to have been expected, but must necessarily operate to prevent in future, any similar overtures, even in cases where the lives of our friends and citizens would be considered as cheaply purchased by a disclosure."
[Those printers who published the correspondence above mentioned, will also give this a place in their respective papers.]
Now Opening.
THE subscribers respectfully inform their friends and the public in general, that they are now opening a very large and most excellent assortment of
Fresh Goods,
of every description—which having been bought very low, they can recommend them to their friends and all those who wish to purchase CHEAP GOODS —Among which are a great variety of RICH FANCY GOODS ; gentlemen's nice imported HATS , Imperial Willow Sheets; home-made twilled Bags; Flax; BAR-IRON ; Crowley and Blistered STEEL ; real good Seal and Upper LEATHER ; Stone, Glass, Queens, China and Tin WARE ; PAINTS ; Patent and other MEDICINES —All which they are positively determined to sell very cheap for cash or approved of country produce.
JAMES & JOHN LANE. Shepherd's-Town, August 1, 1806.
N. B. They continue to give the highest price in cash for Hides & Skins.
They earnestly request all those indebted to them, and whose bonds, notes and accounts are due, to discharge the same before the 20th of September next: as the request is reasonable, they hope none of their friends will be backward in complying, as no longer indulgence can or will be given.
ON Saturday the 16th instant, will be sold at the late dwelling house of Doctor Jacob P. Harris, dec. in the Main-street, Martinsburg, the whole of his personal property, consisting of Household and Kitchen Furniture, one Horse, an old Riding Chair, a Patent Straw Cutting Box, and some other articles unnecessary to mention. A reasonable credit will be given by
AARON FARIS, Adm'r, and NANCY HARRIS, Adm'x. August 1, 1806.
NOTICE.
AT the request of some of those who have been owing me a considerable length of time, I was induced to wait with them until the present harvest was got in, on their promise to make payment immediately thereafter. I now earnestly solicit every person indebted to me in any manner whatever, to avail themselves of the means now in their power, by a plentiful harvest, of discharging their debts by the 20th instant, either in cash, wheat or flour, for which the current prices will be allowed. Those who neglect this notice, may expect to have their notes and accounts put into the hands of an attorney for collection, after the above mentioned time, without farther notice.
JAMES CAMPBELL. August 1, 1806.
The following BLANKS , printed with new and elegant type, are always kept for sale at this Office: DEEDS, Common BONDS, CONSTABLE'S BLANKS, Promissory NOTES, &c.

JOHN ALBURTIS, Has it in contemplation, if sufficiently patronized, to print an elegant edition of Addresses to Young Men, By JAMES FORDYCE,
And for that purpose submits the following proposals to the consideration of all who feel for the welfare of the present and rising generation, whose happiness these Addresses are so admirably calculated to promote.
TERMS: The above Addresses shall be printed with an elegant and entirely new type, on good paper, in a duodecimo form, and will contain about 300 pages. They shall be neatly bound and lettered for $1 75—or $1 50 half bound, payable on delivery of the work. They shall be put to press as soon as a sufficient number of subscribers are obtained, and finished without delay:
TO THE PUBLIC.
The present publisher, as a member of that class of the community, to which this highly valuable work is addressed, recommends it particularly to his young brethren—but every person who feels for the good of his country, and for the welfare of society, he doubts not, will consider it a duty to patronize a work of this kind.
The dispositions and manners of Young Men may be regarded as of the greatest consequence both to the present and future generations—An intercourse with those of worthy manners and dignified deportment, is evidently, much more efficacious in moulding the minds and directing the actions of others, than the highest authority, or the wisest example, of age. How deeply society will be affected, by the connections which Young Men shall form, and by the conduct which they shall hold, as they advance, it is not difficult to imagine; nor can it be necessary to prove, that, as the behaviour of individuals in their early days gives for the most part a turn to the rest, so from the character of our Youth in general, we may prognosticate favourably, or otherwise, concerning our own times, and those that shall more immediately succeed them.
The above work, tho' more particularly addressed to, and intended for, the improvement of the minds of Young Men, inculcates principles that would add dignity to age,—and be ornamental to the nature of either sex. To persons acquainted with the author and his writings, any recommendation that could be offered, would be superfluous; but to those unacquainted with both, it may be proper to observe, that the work here offered, has stood the test of time and experience, and has been universally extolled by the virtuous of every sect and country where it has been read.
It would be a valuable present from a parent to a child, and for which they may expect remuneration in the rational improvement made in the minds of their progeny.
To complete this work, in a style that will do it justice, will subject the publisher to very considerable expense; but he doubts not but he shall be compensated for his expense and trouble, as every one will acknowledge, that the dissemination of books of this kind are an actual good to the community at large, and will therefore feel disposed to patronize it—for this purpose all who feel inclined to do so are invited to the Office of the Intelligencer, Martinsburg.
FOR SALE, A TRACT OF LAND, containing about 900 acres, one half of which is cleared, the balance well timbered; and a considerable quantity of well watered meadow. On the premises is a good Merchant Mill and Distillery, on a never failing stream of water, and in sight of the Potomak river. This tract can be divided into several different tenements, with a Dwelling House and Barn to each; it is of the first rate limestone quality; and is situate in Berkeley County, Virginia, on Potomak river, 10 miles from Martinsburg, 8 from Williamsport, and 15 from Mercersburg. This land will be sold together, or divided into two tracts, as may best suit the purchaser. A good bargain will be given to a purchaser, in the mill and one half the land, on paying about two thirds of the purchase money in hand. For terms apply to the subscriber on the premises.
GEORGE NEWKIRK. April 18, 1806.
Jefferson County, ss. May Court, 1806. Thomas Flagg, Plaintiff, against Edward Ridgway, Thomas Lazenby and Sally his wife, and Robert Lazenby and Margery his wife, Defendants. In CHANCERY.
THE Defendants, Edward Ridgway, Thomas Lazenby and Sally his wife, and Robert Lazenby and Margery 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 the motion of the Complainant by his Counsel, it is ordered that the said Defendants do appear here on the second Tuesday in August next, to answer the bill of the Complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer for two months successively, and published at the door of the Court House of the said County. A Copy. Teste. GEORGE HITE, C.J.C.
BOLTING CLOTHS. JUST received an extensive assortment of best warranted BOLTING CLOTHS, of every description, which will be sold unusually low, by KENNEDYS & RAGAN. Hagers-town, June 5, 1806. [1y]
THE subscriber has recently received and is now opening an extensive assortment of the most fashionable EUROPEAN and INDIA MANUFACTURES, of the first textures and most permanent qualities; also, a large and general assortment of almost all kinds of GROCERIES of the best quality;—the whole of which he flatters himself he may with propriety recommend to his friends and customers in particular, and to an impartial public in general. Any further recommendations are considered unnecessary, as the only criterion by which the most reasonable terms are known is by inspection only.
He has also received a handsome assortment of BAR-IRON, Strap ditto, Crowley and Blistered STEEL, SICKLES, and Waldron's highly approved of SCYTHES assorted. THOMAS C. SMITH. Martinsburg, June 13, 1806. Superfine Flour for sale by the barrel.
Horton & Clark, Grocers, next door to Hussey's tavern, North Howard-Street Baltimore, Have on hand and intend keeping a general assortment of
GROCERIES, of the best kind, among which are. Cogniac Brandy, } Teas of every description, Madeira Wine, } Scriptions, Spirits, } Sugars do. do. Holland Gin, } Coffee do. Bounce, } Candles & Soap do. N. E. Rum, } Chocolate do. Molasses, } Cheese do. Salt, } Spanish Segars, Oil & Paint, } Pepper & Spices, Plaister of Paris, } &c. &c. &c. These Goods are offered unusually low. Orders from the country thankfully received and punctually attended to.—Highest prices given for Country Produce, Flour, Hemp, Butter, Bacon, Ginseng, &c. &c. August 16, 1805.
Cheap Goods. THE subscribers respectfully inform their friends and the public generally, that they have just received from Philadelphia and are now opening a handsome assortment of GOODS, which have been purchased at very reduced prices, and selected with care from the latest arrivals; they can recommend them to their friends and all those who wish to purchase Goods on reasonable terms. They have also on hand a large assortment of SUGARS, COFFEE & RICE, Port, Sherry & Lisbon WINES, French BRANDY, West India SPIRITS and RUM; together with a large quantity of Old Maryland WHISKEY, of a superior quality to any that has been offered for sale in Martinsburg for a considerable length of time: all of which will be sold uncommonly low for cash or approved of country produce. THOMAS NEILSON, & Co. Martinsburg, May 30, 1806.
Two Apprentices wanted, to learn the Art of Printing.
THE Editor of the Intelligencer, will take, on advantageous terms, two lads (from 13 to 17 years of age,) of moral character and sprightliness, to learn the Art of Printing.
NOTICE.
THE members of the Grenadier Company annexed to the 67th Regiment of Berkeley Militia, are requested to meet at Martinsburg on the first Saturday in August next, fully uniformed and equipped. As the company is not yet completely filled, those who are willing to join it will apply before that time. Punctual attendance at 11 o'clock A. M. is requested. July 4, 1806.
DOCTOR THOMAS MCPHERRIN,
TENDERS his services to the inhabitants of Martinsburg and its vicinity, in the capacity of PHYSICIAN, SURGEON, &c. He will occupy the store room belonging to Mr. William Mackey, next door to Mrs. Brady's tavern; and if the public should encourage him by their patronage, he flatters himself that his attention and education will enable him to give general satisfaction. Martinsburg, July 4, 1806.
Carding Machines.
THE subscribers respectfully inform their friends and the public in general, that the CARDING MACHINE before noted in this paper, at Mrs. Hunter's mill, is now ready to do business—Also, one in Jacob Mumma's mill near Sharpburg—Also, one will be ready by the first of July in Charles-Town. The wool for rolls should be picked and greased, with one pound of fat to ten of wool, and sent in a sheet sufficiently large to contain the rolls. The rolls can be transported any distance, without receiving the least injury.
WESTOVER & GIBBS. Martinsburg, June 27, 1806. Two Lads wanted to attend the above Machine; one of 14 and the other about 17 years of age, who can come well recommended. It will be necessary for the oldest to understand plain accounts. They will be employed on advantageous terms.
WAGGONERS ATTEND! FOR carrying Flour from my mill to Baltimore, I will pay ten shillings current money per barrel. I also want to employ a YOUNG MAN, who can come well recommended, to assist as a second hand in a mill. ADAM WEVER. Lee-Town, June 27, 1806.
F. NADENBOUSCH, & Co. HAVE just received, in addition to their former stock, a very handsome assortment of Choice Goods, almost of every description, suitable to the present season. Those Goods have been selected with care from the latest importations; and they are satisfied on particular examination will give satisfaction to the purchaser both as to cheapness and quality—to be had for cash, country produce, or on the usual terms of credit to punctual customers. Martinsburg, June 20, 1806.
THE subscriber has just received and is now opening, a large and general assortment of SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS, Among which are Laced, Embossed and Plain Cambricks, Silk and Cotton Shambray Muslins, Trafalgar Vest Shapes, and Calicoes, Long and Short Nankeens, Leno and Paris Net Veils, Oval and Square Silk and Cambrick Shawls with netting, Umbrellas and Parasols, trimmed and plain Bonnets;—also, Mill and Cross-cut SAWS, Madeira WINE, Port WINE, and the best Havannah SEGARS;—also, about three thousand volumes of BOOKS;—all of which will be sold at the most reduced prices, for cash, or on a short credit, to punctual customers. JAMES FAULKNER. Martinsburg, May 9, 1806.
WANTED,
A YOUNG MAN to attend a store. To one who understands business, a handsome salary would be given. Likewise, a Lad as an apprentice or otherwise. Enquire at the office of the Intelligencer. July 18, 1806.
STRAYED away from the subscriber, living in Smithfield, Jefferson County, Virginia, on Wednesday the 2d day of July, a BRIGHT BAT MARE, about fifteen hands high, with bald face, seven years old last spring, no brand perceivable, her two hind feet somewhat white, shod all round but had lost one shoe before she started, and trots and canters well; it is supposed she has gone towards Maryland, as she was raised in that state. Any person who will give information where the said mare is shall receive a reward of four dollars. FREDERICK WOMELDURFF. July 18, 1806.
Jefferson County, ss. May Court, 1806. John Roberts, Complainant, against Allison & Giger, and Benjamin Bell, Defendants. In CHANCERY.
THE defendants, Allison & Giger, 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, upon the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendants, Allison & Giger, do appear here on the second Tuesday in September next, and answer the complainant's bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer for two months successively, also published at the front door of the court house of the said county for the same length of time. A Copy. Attest, GEORGE HITE, C.J.C.
PROPOSALS BY GABRIEL NOURSE, FOR PUBLISHING THE YOUTH'S INSTRUCTOR, OR STUDENT'S COMPANION, Being a collection of words the most useful and elegant, selected from Bayly, Johnson and Sheridan, with an explanation, where any is necessary—agreeable to those justly celebrated authors.
Notwithstanding the multiplicity of publications, offered for the benefit of the rising generation, no apology is necessary for adding this to the number already extant—The want of a compendious little volume, such as the compiler promises the Student's Companion shall be; not only obviates but answers every objection to the present augmentation.
This little work is calculated for the purpose both of a Spelling Book and Dictionary, and claims the preference of all others, inasmuch as it will lead both to the sound and understanding of all difficult words; an excellence which no book in common use, can be said to possess. From the assistance which the compiler expects from some of the first literary characters in America, and his own assiduity, in the selection, he is flattered to expect, it will in a short time find a welcome throughout the United States. It will contain about 90 pages, 2-3 duodecimo—handsome type and paper, and bound in the the best manner the price will admit of, which will be $3 per dozen or 25 cents single—payable on delivery.
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