The Patowmac guardian, and Berkeley advertiser (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]), 1796-02-18 00:00:00

On Wednesday, the 23d instant.
Will be sold by the Subscriber, at the house he has occupied for several years past, A new and complete assortment of Very valuable House Furniture, consisting of Beds, Bedsteads, Tables of a good quality and different sizes, Chairs, of excellent quality, Desks, Bureaus, Book Cases, Cupboards, Stoves of different kinds, Hand-trunks, new and complete Cots, made of the best quality of sail duck, Kitchen Furniture, a quantity of Queen's ware, well assorted, together with plate and Britannia ware. Also, a quantity of bar furniture for a tavern, &c. several dozen of black Bottles, Gin Cases, Hogheads, and Barrels.
A L S O, About 3000 wt. of well cured Beef and Bacon, a new calf'd milch Cow, besides a number of articles too tedious to enumerate.
The terms will be made known the day of sale, when due attendance will be given by
FLO. MAHONY.
Martinsburg, February 11, '96.
As the Subscriber wishes to settle his business before he leaves town, earnestly requests those who are indebted to him, will at this time enable him to pay his creditors their just demands. He has their accounts ready, and will respectfully wait upon them for settlement and payment; he is with gratitude and respect to his friends, and the public in general, their obliged humble servant,
FLO. MAHONY.
NOTICE.
THOSE who stand indebted to me by bond, or otherwise, are earnestly requested to make payment before the 15th day of next April, otherwise their suits will most certainly be commenced against those who fail.
MOSES HUNTER.
February 3, '96.
NOTICE.
PERSONS having claims against, or who are indebted to the estate of John Miller, late of Berkeley County, deceased, the former to render their accounts, properly attested, on or before the first day of April next, and the latter to make payment by that time, as every matter respecting said estate, is allotted to be settled by the period above-mentioned. Claims presented thereafter will be excluded, and this Notice pleaded in evidence. We will attend at the mansion-house of the deceased, on the first day of March, and the first and second days of April, in order to settle all accounts that will be offered.
HANNAH MILLER, } Executrix. ALEXANDER MILLER, } Executors. THOMAS SHARP, }
February 3, '96.
TO BE SOLD, or RENTED, for a term of years, A MERCHANT MILL,
With about 50 acres of good lime-stone land, equal to any in this county, situate on Opeckon creek, within two and half miles of Martinsburg, and on the direct road to Baltimore; the Mill has been but a few years built, is large and commodious, 40 feet square, the burr-stones of the first quality. This Mill has the advantage of navigation, being within a small distance of the river Potomak. The great advantage that will arise in a few years from being able to navigate down that beautiful river, is well known. There is also, a handsome log-house, stable, and smoke house, a good garden well paled in, and a fine spring near to the house. The terms of sale will be one half the purchase money in hand, the balance in equal annual payments. For further particulars, apply to the subscriber, in Martinsburg, Virginia.
IGNATIUS OFERRAL.
February 10, '96.
NOTICE.
THESE are to certify, that JOHN FINLEY has, of his own free will and accord, returned to his former servitude, and promises faithful obedience. As witness my hand, this 2d day of February, '96.
SAMUEL JOHN.
Feb. 11, '96.
Public Sale of wet and dry GOODS, on six, nine, and twelve months credit.
Will be sold by PUBLIC VENDUE, On Monday, the 29th of February, inst.
At our Store in Martinsburg.
A large and general assortment of WET and DRY
GOODS,
Too tedious to mention, amounting to six or seven thousand pounds.
All sums under 50/ is to be paid in cash; from that to 50l. at six months credit; what is above to 100l. half at six and half at nine months credit; and what is upwards of 100l. one third at six, one third at nine, and one third at twelve months credit, on giving bond with approved security. If the bonds thus given are not punctually paid when they become due, interest will be demanded from the date.
We also offer for sale,
1700 acres of LAND, situated on Back Creek, on which are two improvements made.
A L S O,
Nine Lots in this town, some of which improved and paled in.
LIKEWISE,
The Lease of the House we occupy, for one year.
WE are sorry to find, that our last advertisement, requesting those who had dealings with us, to come and settle their accounts, has been of little effect; from our generosity in trade, we might have expected otherwise, we therefore request ONCE MORE, those who are indebted to us, to come and settle their accounts, before the first day of March next, as after that date, all bonds, notes, and book accounts, will positively be assigned to JOHN DIXON, Esq. for the purpose of commencing suits thereon.
J. G. KONECKE & Co.
BEING determined to leave the Continent for some time, I shall offer for sale, on the day above-mentioned, for ready cash, all my House and Kitchen Furniture, consisting of Beds, Bedsteads, Desk and Book Case, Chest of Draws, Cupboard, Tables, Chairs, and other articles, too tedious to enumerate.
A L S O,
A valuable Negro Family, consisting of a wench, and three children from 5 to 10 years old, and the wench now pregnant; she is about 30 years old, a complete cook and washer.
LIKEWISE,
Three elegant riding Horses, a handsome Sulkey with harness complete, a Cart almost new, with gears, two Stills, containing 112 and 65 gallons, and a large valuable Cow.
For terms of sale, apply to
J. G. KONECKE.
Martinsburg, February 10, '96.
FOR SALE,
Agreeable to the last Will and Testament of Hugh Rose, deceased, late of Amherst County,
TWO thousand three hundred acres of LAND, lying in the County of Henry, not far distant from the court-house of the said County. This land affords several valuable Mill-Sites, and a great proportion of good meadow land. It lies level, and is well adapted to the culture of tobacco, corn, or wheat. A sale of the tract entire will be preferred, but should different gentlemen incline to purchase different parts, they will be accommodated, provided it shall not injure the sale of the whole. Twelve months credit will be given for one half the purchase money, and two years for the other half. On the execution of bonds, with approved security, to carry interest from the date, if not punctually paid, conveyance will be made and possession given. Those who wish to view the land, will apply to Mr. Thomas Bolling, on Grassy creek, who lives near it, and will be obliging enough to shew it. The subscribers will attend at Henry court-house on the last Monday in April next, with an expectation of meeting offers, and should the land not then be sold, applications thereafter may be made to them in Amherst county.
PATRICK ROSE,
AND
WILLIAM CABELL, jun. } Ex'ors.
February 6, '96.
From the LONDON REVIEW.
ENGLAND
APPEARS in the next place to demand our attention. "My lords, my lords, I have been not at," exclaims the mighty though greatly frightened monarch: Did the ball really proceed from a formidable piece of artillery, placed to intercept the peaceful perigrination of his majesty? Was it fired from the pistol of one of his disaffected subjects? Did it sally from the pop gun of some drunken adventurer, or was it merely a marble or a pebble thrown from the nervous arm of a mischievous boy? The true state of the fact has never been ascertained, and there has not been wanting farcatic individuals, who have formed the whole to be a trumped up story, to give occasion for enlarging the powers of his majestic minister. However this may be, the colossian Atlas, Pitt, seems from thence to have drawn a pretext for exerting the omnipotence of parliament, to prostrate the freedom of the press—to stifle all political discussion, and to prohibit under the pains of felony, any public meeting of the people. Fox, Sheridan, and their compatriots, will doubtless strain every nerve, to oppose the alarming attempt on the liberties of Englishmen. From the house of commons they have nothing to hope; the majority against peace and liberty, still continue as obstinate as ever. The late orderly and numerous meeting at Copenhagen house, seems to predict unusually spirited and eventful measures. Immortal spirit of Junius, where hast thou fled? thou hast joined the kindred shades of Sydney, Milton, and Hampden. Amidst the political tempests that convulse and agitate the state, may thy countrymen remember the wise and useful lesson thou hast taught, there is no measure so likely to be executed with energy, as that which is conceived in moderation.
Alas unfortunate Gerald, still nobly great, amidst thy unmerited misfortunes! Virtuous disciple of the arch impostor Burke. Although transported like a criminal to the bleak and inhospitable shores of New-Holland; your mind is superior to adversity—like Martus, you will support the character of a philosopher under the most oppressive evils, and the great hardships that can way lay human life.
The time is at hand when again you shall be wasted to your native shores; the genius of liberty shall dispel the gloom of your country, and establish freedom, virtue and happiness on the ruins of despotism and vice.
The following picture is given of the calamitous situation of Great Britain, by this great and distinguished character. It is not the picture of a distempered imagination, but a candid representation of the circumstances of society in that country.
Your manufacturers are reduced to the melancholy alternative either of starving in the streets or of taking up the trade of slaughter and rapine, and of preserving their own lives by the destruction of others. They subsist, not by their own industry, but by the miseries of their neighbours. Your sailors are torn from their families, not to carry on or increase your commerce, but to prevent that intercourse among nations, which constitute the life of it. Your funds, that barometer of public credit, has fallen 20 per cent, and upon any disastrous events which the war may produce, will sink to so alarming a degree as to extinguish the small remains of national confidence. Your papers are filled with lists of bankrupts, and many are actually to whose situations have never been presented to the public eye. Your prisons resounding with blasphemous execrations, thicks of wretchedness; and desolate riot, are crowded with convicts, your streets swarm with beggars putrefying with vermin and with filth, and your capital is thronged with prostitutes, who, deprived of the support of the father, the husband, and the brother, now gone to fight the battles of government in a foreign land, are driven into the haunts of infamy and vice, with no other prospect of terminating their miserable career, than to rot in hospitals, languish in goals, or rot upon the gibbet. Of this enormous mass of human vices and human calamities, what is the corrective, and what is the relief? Sanguinary punishments have been long tried in vain.
COMMUNICATION.
The other day a gentleman remarked that no man could have been commander in chief of our armies, and afterwards elected President of the United States, without becoming highly honorable and conspicuous:—Upon which another observed—that the very name of Washington had added a degree of lustre to the title of President of the United States, which it would probably have never otherwise acquired—his fame had extended all over the face of the earth, and he was every where admired—nay, his virtue, patriotism, and worth, had conferred a real honor on human nature itself, by demonstrating to what perfection it was capable of arriving.

Latest European intelligence.
Received by the ship Amiable , Capt Tillinghast , from Liverpool, arrived at Philadelphia.
ROCHELLE, 25 Vendemaire.
IN the gale of wind that happened on the 16th, 17th, and 18th instant, there were lost on the coast of Vendee, an English ship of the line, a frigate, and a great number of transports. The shore is strewed with dead bodies and wrecks. Four hundred horses perished.
BELFAST, (Ireland) November 16.
In addition to the very extraordinary bill introduced into the house of lords, by lord Grenville, Mr. Pitt has obtained leave to introduce one into the house of commons of a much more alarming nature. Mr. Fox says it subverts and completely abolishes the British constitution. For our part never having been able to comprehend in what that "wonder and envy of the world," consists, we cannot say whether Mr. Fox is right or wrong; but we have no hesitation in pronouncing that from the moment these bills pass into laws (which we have not the shadow of a doubt will be the case) the much boasted liberty of Englishmen is totally at an end!
That our readers may judge how far our opinion is well grounded, the following are the outlines of the Premier's bill:
When any public meeting is to be held, notice is to be given to a magistrate
The magistrate is to attend with peace-officers.
If at such meeting any speeches shall be spoken, which he may deem to be seditious the magistrate may arrest the speakers.
If the meeting should be deemed to be seditious, he may disperse the meeting by proclamation.
Opposition to the exercise of these powers is to be FELONY!
Persons delivering political lectures or discourses on political subjects, and persons assembled to hear such discourses are to be treated as disorderly persons. In order to prevent evasion, the regulation is to apply to places where persons assemble to hear political discussions or lectures by tickets to a certain number, beyond the number of the family, unless such house shall have been licenced by a magistrate.
The English ministry, unable to impose fetters on France, have turned their spleen against poor John Bull, whom they are now employed in binding hand, foot, and tongue, after bringing him to a state of starvation by this "just and necessary war;" and we entertain no doubt, that as Paddy (our patriots say) must stand and fall with Johnny, we shall have a sample of the advantages arising from our happy connection with the sister country, as soon as our immaculate parliament meets: and thus terminates every hope of bringing about any even the most trivial reform, by legal and peaceable means. Yet, strange to tell, the seven-tenths of the placemen, pensioners, and even gentlemen of landed property, will imagine that these strong measures by strengthening the hands of government, tend to ensure a prolongation of tranquility! Far otherwise indeed, do we conceive of them; and did we with a revolution in the country, these are the very measures we would recommend to bring it about; the experience of ages and the nature of things, prove that these are the preparatory step to a convulsion.
The unhired English papers are making a stand on this occasion, worthy such a cause: but we think it will be unavailing; they are, however, doing their duty, and that is all that should be expected from them. In this Imperial Island neither public prints, nor patriotic exertions, can be of any use—the die is cast and we must submit —that is to say—those who prefer the stand and fall system to the liberty of their country. We, who have always looked upon our country as a noun-substantive, capable of standing by itself, would hazard a wish that no liberticide example should be adopted; but were the whole Irish nation of our opinion, as we believe the body of them to be, it would be nugatory; for a great authority says, power constitutes right; and the English government at present have the power.
The Whig Club of England held an extraordinary meeting on the 11th instant, the duke of Bedford in the chair, for the purpose of taking the bills now before parliament into consideration. Several strong resolutions were passed, expressive of their abhorrence of these bills as utterly subversive of the genuine principles of the constitution; and they earnestly recommend meetings of the people for the purpose of protesting against them.
A meeting of those concerned in the printing business was held on Thursday last for a similar purpose. The requisition calling the meeting states, that these bills, by abolishing the Liberty of the Press , will finally put a stop to the printing business.
L O N D O N,
November 12. Letters from Wesel of the 1st inst. state, that the town of Nieuwid has been declared neutral; that the Austrians have not yet made any attack upon Dusseldorf, and that they have pushed their advanced guard only as far as Solingen.
At length we are favoured with a gazette account of the operations on the Rhine, whence it appears, that the main body of the French army made a most precipitate retreat and recrossed the Rhine, with-
out any battle of importance, but with considerable loss of baggage, &c. That a smart action took place before Manheim, where the French were worsted, and driven into that city, which is now closely invested; and the Austrians crossed the Rhine and attacked the French camp before Mentz, which they carried after a bloody battle, in which the French suffered most severely.
November 14. The duke of Northumberland, we understand, has signed a requisition for calling a meeting of the county of Northumberland, to take into consideration the bills introduced into the house of lords and house of commons by Lord Grenville and Mr. Pitt.
November 17. On looking over our last returns of the War Office in Ireland, it has appeared, that since the commencement of the present war, not less than 200,000 men have been sent out of that kingdom upon the naval and military service; and all these were natives of Ireland.
YORK ADDRESS.
Wednesday last, a meeting of the corporation of the city of York took place, to congratulate his majesty on his late happy escape. A motion to that effect having been agreed to, it was proposed that his majesty should, at the same time, be petitioned to put a speedy termination to the war. This suggestion was adopted, after a short debate, which so much displeased the recorder, at whose request the meeting had been called, simply for the purpose of congratulating his majesty, that he departed before the assembly broke up.
The following is a copy of the address:
"Most Gracious Sovereign,
"We, the mayor and commonality of the city of York, in common council assembled, think it incumbent on us to express our abhorrence of the late very alarming attack made on your majesty's person; an attack which must have occasioned the greatest concern in the breast of every true friend to your majesty and the constitution.
"Whilst, as dutiful and loyal subjects, we offer our congratulations upon your majesty's escape from personal injury, we deem it a part of the duty we owe your majesty, our country, and ourselves, to beseech your majesty to employ the most effectual means to procure a speedy termination of the present disastrous war, convinced as we are, that under the distresses of the kingdom, the blessings of peace are essential to the preservation and permanence of our excellent constitution, to the happiness of your majesty, and the prosperity of your people."
UNITED STATES.
C O N G R E S S.
H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S.
February 2.
Mr. W. Smith moved that the bill for opening land-offices, which was made the order for this day, should be taken up.
Mr. J. Smith, agreeable to notice given yesterday, called up the report relative to the federal city.
Mr. Smith withdrew his motion for taking up the land office bill, in order to give way to the motion of Mr. Hithouse, who moved to take up the bill to regulate trade and intercourse with the Indian tribes, and to preserve peace on the frontiers.
Mr. Harper called up a motion laid on the table yesterday, the purport of which is, that such reports from the heads of departments, and select committees, as may conduce to explaining and understanding the laws, should be published at the expence of the United States. The motion being read, Mr. Harper moved that it should be referred to a select committee.
February 3.
Mr. Milledge presented a number of petitions against the treaty, similar to those already presented. These were from sundry inhabitants of Georgia. Referred to the committee of the whole on the state of the Union.
NEW-YORK, February 1.
Captain Morgan, arrived at New-London in 16 days from Porto-Rico, relates that letters were received there from Barbadoes, informing of the arrival of a packet at that island from England, which brought the interesting intelligence of a general peace in Europe. The route of this news will be sufficient with many to stamp it with falsehood; it certainly is not in its favor. We would however observe, that it is now 77 days since our last direct intelligence from Europe; that Captain Morgan's passage was remarkably short; and that a sufficient time had elapsed for the news to have reached us in this circuitous manner, even with common passes.
February 4.
Captain Tillinghast says that the much talked of West-India fleet and army had not sailed on the 27th of November that he had heard of.
Notwithstanding the almost innumerable assertions that the British fleet and army had arrived in the West-Indies, we this day find, by captain Tillinghast, who sailed from Liverpool on the 27th of November, that they had not then sailed; and by a letter from the Mole of the 8th of January, that they had not arrived there on that day. If it may be admitted to conjecture on the subject, we would here surmise that it is probable they will be more wanted in Ireland, where they were to rendezvous,
than even in the West-Indies —For Pitt's Bill must be crammed down!
PHILADELPHIA, February 2-8
The tongue of rumour was yesterday busily engaged. One report stated, that a count was received of peace between Great-Britain and France, said to come through Baltimore: could trace this to no credible origin. Another report stated, that St. James's palace had been molished by a London mob; neither could we cover any foundation for this. One thing however is asserted with some positiveness, that there is a London date of the first of December in town, it cannot be learnt what information it brings. If the receipt of such a date be true, and no news can be got at, it seems to warrant a suspicion, that there is no good news.
Yesterday afternoon, the letter-bag of the Amiable , Captain Tillinghast, from Liverpool, received at the Post-Office. She sailed on the 27th of December, and brings letters late in November. These letters are said to contain no intelligence of a political nature, and she is said to bring no late papers. We have been, however, favored with two London Couriers, of the 13th and 14th of November, two days later than our former account. These contain nothing very important.
That a vessel sailing from Liverpool, on the 27th of December, should bring no papers later than the middle of November, is possible , though rather extraordinary. That letters should be received, dated late in November, and not contain a word of politics is possible , but rather extraordinary.
The situation in which our last accounts from England, made us anxiously look for further intelligence. Affairs appeared to hang in critical balance. The people had discovered some symptoms of resistance to oppression: The Minister was taking strong measures to beat down opposition; the issue was looked for; but no papers are received, and letters say nothing. Shall we therefore range the wide field of conjecture, or curb our impatience?
It will be remembered, that a day or two after we stated, the receipt of a letter in town of the 27th of December, the contents of which could not be stated. At the same time we stated a rumour that prevailed of riots and insurrection in England. This letter may have been brought by the Amiable ; her arrival corroborates the probability of the receipt of such a letter. The extraordinary non-receipt of late papers, and the total silence of all the letters, gives weight to the surmise of good news.
Extract of a letter from Liverpool, dated November the 27th 1795.
"Government has allowed bounties upon the importation of wheat, as follows:
"From the south of Europe 20/ per quarter (8 bushels) upon the first 300,000 quarters.
"On the first 500,000 from all other parts of Europe 15/.
"On the first 500,000 quarters from America 15/ and 10/ per quarter on all coming after, until the first of August next."
The letters from which we copied the foregoing were sent up yesterday from the ship Amiable , Captain Tillinghast, arrived in the Delaware.
A letter from Frankfort of the 31st mentions that the Austrians had crossed the Rhine at Hagenheim, and possessed a line of territory on the West side of that river, from Binger to Gunterlelem. The same letter says, that Wurmsier had taken the fort du Rhin, near Manheim.
Dusseldorf is not in possession of the Austrians as has been asserted.
Both Branches of the Massachusetts Legislature in answer to the Governor's speech at the opening of the session, have expressed their desire not to interfere with the treaty-making power, and their confidence in the Federal authorities.
The New-York assembly have rejected the first Virginia resolution, for an amendment to the Constitution—13 to 52.
BALTIMORE, February 8.
Capt. Price says, that before he left St. Ubes, report had prevailed there, that the British troops destined for the West-Indies had relanded in consequence of their not having a sufficiency of bread to last them the voyage.
The late accounts from the Rhine remove all doubts of the defeat of the French army. The accounts of the several actions are officially stated but from the want of French papers, we are not able to judge, in what state the armies are since their retreat, nor to determine what position their generals have chosen. 'Till we have this information we have a very imperfect and inadequate representation of the scene.
A letter from Martinico, dated Decem. 20, says that 180 Frenchmen went from St. Lucie to Martinico, where they thought they might have gathered many followers; but the inhabitants informed of their landing, mustered themselves and were immediately joined by some troops of line, who surrounded those 180 French, defeated and cut them all to pieces. It is further mentioned, that the British would give no quarter to those who surrendered themselves prisoners of war.
We understand there is a letter in town from a respectable gentleman in Norfolk, which mentions the arrival of a schooner in 22 days from Martinique, the captain of which informs, that no troops had arrived from England at the time he sailed, and that the blacks had been ordered back from Martinique—On his passage he spoke a vessel from England, from the captain he learned, that the troops

declined for the West-Indies had been re-landed, and reviewed by the king, who on his return was attacked by the mob and narrowly escaped with his life; the captain of the guards which attended on him was killed; that the mob then assembled round the palace, the gates of which they forced with wedges and crow-bars.
Extract of a letter from Ballenderry (North of Ireland) dated November 8th.
"We have been kept in continual alarm for some time in consequence of the DEFENDERS having encamped in Lord Hertford's deer park, a remarkable strong hold from whence it will be difficult to dislodge them.—We hope this is but a prelude to something more important, indeed we cannot think something can be far distant, as it seems the revolution which can possibly alleviate the distresses of a much injured and long oppressed people."
MARTINSBURG, February 18.
The Star, a London paper of the 17th November, received by the ship Amiable , contains an account of a meeting at Wetminster , on the preceding day, amounting, by calculation, to 30,000.
The objects of this meeting were to petition the House of Commons against the sedition bill, and to address the king, congratulating him on his escape from the late outrage against his person.—The petition was agreed to with very little opposition, and the address voted nem. con.
The following paragraphs are annexed to the account.
Different parties of military arrived in town, on Sunday and yesterday morning, in order to be at hand in case of any public disturbance. The prince of Wales's regiment took its station in the stables at Carleton-house; the 1st regiment of Dragoons came from Romford, and was accommodated with stabling at the horse guards, the 15th light dragoons were in St. George's fields, and several other regiments approached the metropolis. The different volunteer corps were also on duty, but fortunately there was no necessity for calling them out.
The peaceable and orderly conduct of the persons present, defeated every attempt at confusion. Lord Belgrave held up his hand against the petition. Never was the sense of the people more fully and fairly taken, for both sides exerted themselves to bring down friends; but those who came under pretence of opposing, held up their hands for the petition, so odious are the bills now depending in parliament.
Mr. Fox was drawn home by the inhabitants, who stopped his carriage at the treasury and admiralty, and gave three cheers. The duke of Bedford was also drawn home, and the people showed the greatest desire to testify their love for the defenders of their liberties.
The extracts given in the Eastern papers, under Irish heads, contain nothing respecting the state of that country, except notice of a meeting at Cork, to take into consideration the present alarming high price of provisions.—The Bolton Mercury gives the following paragraph as to Irish affairs:
"That a revolution is systematizing in Ireland; and a short period will discover it to the world. Commotions are frequent and every day more alarming."
Wretched is the fate of the Irish peasantry! Two millions of people doomed to work like horses for six pence a day to support a fat idle clergy, and an absent nobility, with their petty tyrants, the farmers and stewards; and who cannot assemble to sign a petition for redress, or mingle their sighs, without the hazard of being shot as rebels. Poland itself under the iron rod of a Russian military, fares better than Ireland under the domination of an English ministry.
What a glorious period will that be when all king craft, priest-craft, feudal rights, monarchies, aristocracies and all other tyrannies shall be swept from the face of the earth.
Extract of a letter from Norfolk , dated January 30. "There is arrived in Hampton Roads, a vessel in 14 days from Martinique, with accounts of a disturbance in London, which had caused the troops that were to sail for the West-Indies, to be disembarked.—This news had reached Martinique two days before the sailing of the above vessel."
TO BE SOLD,
A tract of Land in Berkeley County , containing about 900 acres; the Opiquan runs through it, and affords a very good mill-seat thereon; it is a tolerable good neighbourhood for wheat. The road from Shepherd's-Town to Winchester passes near the Land, it being from the former about 12, and the latter about 16 miles. As no person, it is presumed, will purchase without viewing the Land, a further description is thought unnecessary. The title in fee simple is indisputable. The terms, and times of payment for two thirds of the tract, may be known by applying to the subscribers, and the remaining one third by Mr. Jacob Manning, in Shepherd's-Town.
GEORGE HITE, JOHN DAVENPORT.
February 12, '96. N. B. The two thirds will be subdivided, if requested by a purchaser.
To the Freeholders of BERKELEY County.
Gentlemen, THE Subscriber intends to offer as a candidate, at the ensuing Election, as a member to represent this County in the General Assembly.—And without using any flattering discourse to draw the public attention from any other person more fit for that office than himself, only observes to the public, that if they think proper to lend him, that he will use his best endeavours to do them in general, the most ample service that is in his power, without partiality.
But at the same time cannot omit stating to the public, that in his opinion there ought to be a material amendment in the present law for the recovery of debts, viz. 1st. That a single justice should be empowered to try debts to the amount of ten pounds, with a privilege to either party to have a jury of five of their honest neighbours, summoned to determine the suit before the Justice for any debt above 30s. or suffer the said Justice to decide the matter himself, (who should keep a record of his proceedings) and that there should be a short replevy for all debts above 30s. and all (except freeholders) to be held to bail. And the Justice, Jurors and Constable, to have moderate fees for their services, and the same relief to be had in case of grievance at the above courts, as in suits at the County court.
2dly. That when a suit is brought in any court of record, and it should appear that the defendant ought to recover against the plaintiff, that the court should award judgment in favor of the defendant, as well as in favor of the plaintiff, as the case may appear just to the said court, not only for the defendant's costs, but also for what it appears to the said court the defendant ought to recover against the plaintiff, whether debt, or any other action.
The time and common expenses of the parties attending court, under the present law for debts above 30s. costs of suit, and the time and common expenses of witnesses, more than their fees as witnesses (who attend from a distance) and the uncertainty of witnesses* dying, removing out of the parts, and forgetting their evidence, during the present lingering proceedings at court, and the present mode of catching by-standers for jurors, to try debts above six pounds, and other disputes, will be compared hereafter, for public consideration, with the time of parties and witnesses attending a Justice's court in their respective neighbourhoods, where it is likely the suit will be determined the day it is appointed for hearing, without any common expenses attending; and the moderate cost at the Justice's court, and the benefits of witnesses giving evidence soon after the suit is brought, while their memory is the most perfect, and the jurors summoned before court, who should be men of good characters.
And also the benefits that will not only arise to all suits under ten pounds being kept out of the County court, and determined in a shorter time and cheaper manner, but likewise the benefits that will attend debts above ten pounds, and other controversies before the court, by its being in the power of the court to hear and determine the said suits before them, and dispatch the business in a shorter time, when there is a less number of suits on the docket.
By the Public's most humble servant, ROBERT WILCOX. Martinsburg, February 15, 1796.
* It may be objected, respecting witnesses dying or removing, that there is a law that provides to secure their testimony. To which the Subscriber replies, that in sickness it often happens, that the person's understanding is immediately affected, and rendered unfit to give evidence, and many remove without the knowledge of the parties. R. W.
TO BE SOLD,
The Dwelling-House and Lot, which the Subscriber now occupies, situated in Burke-Street, within two lots of the Court-House, and next to J. G. Konecke's store. The House is 46 by 22 feet, two story high, built of frame, newly weather-boarded and painted; there is an additional house adjoining, 16 by 18 feet, one and half story high, a kitchen, good garden, a number of bearing fruit trees, large yard, &c. It adjoins a lot with a good well of water, with many other conveniences, and being so adjacent to the public square, would answer for a tavern, or any other public business. FREDERICK SNYDER. Martinsburg, February 18, '96.
Tuesday, the 1st day of March next, (If fair, if not the next fair day, and continued until the sale is completed.)
Will be disposed of by PUBLIC VENDUE, at the Plantation of the Subscriber, on Back Creek, Cows, Hogs, Sheep. Household Furniture, a Wind-Mill, Grain in the ground, Farming Utensils, some Pine Plank, a quantity of Bacon, &c.
Seven months credit will be given, on bond with approved security. The sale to begin at 8 o'clock.
IN April next, I intend removing towards the Ohio; any person having demands against me, are requested to exhibit the same; and those indebted, are desired to settle and pay off what may be due, previous to that time.
WILLIAM BAILEY.
February 16, '96.
On Thursday, the 10th of March next, Will be sold at PUBLIC SALE.
At the late dwelling house of George Morgan , dec'd. A number of Horses, Cows, & Hogs, a Waggon and Geers, a quantity of Bacon, Farming Utensils, Household Furniture, &c.
Seven months credit will be given, on bond with approved security. The sale to begin at 10 o'clock, and continue from day to day until sold. Due attendance will be given, by
RAULEIGH MORGAN, Administrator, DRUSELLA MORGAN, Administratrix.
February 18, '96.
To be sold by PUBLIC SALE, At the Plantation of LEONARD DAVIS , of this County.
On the 1st day of March next, Agreeable to a Decree of the Court of Berkeley , All the Property of the said Leonard Davis , as advertised in the Potomak Guardian , dated the 24th November last.
WILLIAM DARKE. THO. RUTHERFORD, sen. GILES COOK, HENRY BEDINGER, THO. RUTHERFORD, jun. } Commi'ss'rs.
Berkeley County, February 10, '96.
THOMAS WHITE,
Informs his friends and the public, that he has commenced the
BREWING-BUSINESS, Near Patterson's upper mills, in the vicinity of Martinsburg , where he intends keeping a constant supply of first and second quality of BEER, warranted good. Orders from town or country, will be particularly attended to.
Cash, and the highest price given for BARLEY. Grain of any kind, taken in for malting, by Alexander M'Kever , at the malt-house, near the Bridge, in Martinsburg .
February 18, '96.
A valuable Plantation for sale,
SITUATE in Berkeley County, Virginia , containing 600 acres, within 3 miles of Martinsburg , on the road leading from thence to Williams Port , equal to any land in the neighbourhood for farming, with a sufficiency of meadow ground, two standing springs very convenient to the dwelling-house, over one of which is built a stone spring house, with a number of other standing springs on the tract, a commodious dwelling-house, two barns and every other office house necessary for convenience, two bearing orchards, with other fruit trees; the whole in good repair. A further description thought unnecessary, as it is supposed the purchaser will view the premises and know the character of the land. For terms apply to the subscriber, living on the premises.
ROBERT CREIGHTON.
February 16, '96.
Washington Canal Lottery, No. I.
WHEREAS the State of Maryland has authorized us, the under-written, to raise twenty-six thousand two hundred and fifty dollars, for the purpose of cutting a Canal through the City of Washington, from the Potomac to the Eastern Branch Harbour. The following is the scheme of No. I.
  Viz.—1 Prize of 20,000 dollars, 20,000   1 ditto 10,000 10,000   7 last drawn } 5,000 35,000   5 ditto 1000 5,000   10 ditto 500 5,000   20 ditto 100 2,000   55 ditto 50 2,750   5750 ditto 12 69,000   To be raised for the Canal, 26,250 
5847 Prizes, 175,000 21653 Blanks, not two to a prize.
27,500 Tickets, at 10 dollars 175,000
THE Commissioners have taken the Securities required by the aforesaid act, for the punctual payment of the prizes.
The drawing of this Lottery will commence without delay, as soon as the Tickets are sold, of which timely notice will be given.
Such prizes as are not demanded in six months after the drawing is finished, shall be considered as relinquished for the benefit of the Canal, and appropriated accordingly
(Signed) NOTLEY YOUNG, DANIEL CARROL, of D. LEWIS DEBLOIS, GEORGE WALKER, WM M DUNCANSON, THOMAS LAW, JAMES BARRY.
City of Washington, Feb. 9, '96.

SEAT OF THE MUSES.
THE STOWN'KISS.
(From a collection of Scotch Songs, just published.)
Jockey staw frae Jean a kiss, As carelessly the sat beside him: The maiden tuck it much amiss, And bade the muckle deil betide him.
Says Jockey: "for a single smack, What need you fume and flyt sa' fair, Jean? Your kiss, my dear, I'll gi' you back: And gin' you like, a dozen mair, Jean!"
With that upon her lips he laid Full half a score of glowing kisses; The lassie scauded, sigh'd and said, "Was ever sick a loon as this is!
"But, Johnny!—sin it mawn be sae, Another's gear I never, keep, Lad! Take back your kisses, e'er you gae— And dream of Janie, when you sleep Lad!"
A N E C D O T E.
A French constitutional Priest, who had usually a very small audience, was one day preaching at the church in his village, when the doors being open, a gander and several geese came stalking up the middle aisle. The preacher, availing himself of the circumstance, observed, "He could no longer find fault with his district for non-attendance, because, though they did not come themselves, they had sent their REPRESENTATIVES."
Four Dollars Reward.
WHEREAS my negro BILL is running at large, and I have some reasons to believe he is in the neighbourhood of Mr. Richard Ridgway.—This fellow is about 5 feet 7 inches high, well set, and about 35 years old. He is well clothed. I also have reasons to believe this fellow is harboured by some very busy persons; I therefore forewarn any person or persons whatever harbouring said Bill. This said Bill is fed with the opinion that he is free. I will give the above reward and reasonable charges paid, to any person delivering him to me at my house at the Swan-Pond, Berkeley County, Virginia.
RICHARD MORGAN.
February 9, '96.
Frederick County, Long Meadow, Jan. 28, '96.
AT this place, on Monday the 21st day of March next, a public sale of the personal estate of Isaac Hite, deceas'd, will commence, consisting of a number of Slaves, Household and Kitchen Furniture, a considerable quantity of hemp, flax, wheat, rye, barley, hemp-feed, a good clock, a coarse and fine stocking loom. Also, a great variety of other articles.
Twelve months credit will be allowed the purchaser, by giving bond, with approved security, which if not punctually paid, interest will be charged from the date.
ISAAC HITE, Executor.
TO BE SOLD,
A likely young Horse, suitable for the saddle or gears. Apply to the Printer. Feb. 11, '96.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of Richard Stephenson, late of Berkeley County, deceased, are hereby requested to make payment; and all those having any demands against the said estate, are desired to exhibit their claims, properly attested, for adjustment, to
DANIEL KENNEDY, Executor.
Jan. 21, '96.
THE Subscriber will give for BARKE delivered at his Tan-Yard, in Martinsburg, in good order, for chestnut-oak 5 1/2 dollars, for red and white oak 2 1/2 dollars, for black do. 2 1/2 dollars.
He has for SALE,
A very elegant breeding Mare, heavy with foal, 8 years old. Also, a young horse, 5 years old, 15 hands high, suitable for saddle or draft, and two cows with calves at their side. For further particulars, apply to the subscriber.
PAUL VERDIER.
Jan. 28, '96.
NOTICE.
ALL persons are cautioned against throwing down the fences, cutting and carrying away wood and timber from off my land on Dry Run, as heretofore has been the practice, as I am determined after this notice, to prosecute indiscriminately every one who shall take upon themselves such unwarrantable liberties. N. WILLIS.
Jan. 28, 1796.
THE Subscriber informs his Friends and the Public, that he has again taken the STILL he had in his possession last year, and will use every endeavor that all liquors passing from his distillery, shall be equal at least either in strength, flavor and taste, to any made in the County.—Cash given for Rye.
DAVID WOLGAMOTT.
JAN. 21, '96.
WILLIAM MACKAY,
Begs leave to inform the Public, that he has open'd A neat Assortment of
Merchandise in Martinsburg,
In the house of Dr. Wilcox, where he proposes to sell on reasonable terms, either for cash, or merchantable country produce.
February 3, '96.
TO THE PUBLIC.
HOWEVER disagreeable it may be to the feelings of those concerned, publicly to call in question the mental faculties of a parent, yet, when the comfortable existence of a family materially depends on the transaction, it will in some measure palliate the deed;—this unfortunately being our situation, we hereby caution all persons from purchasing any kind of property of, selling to, or in any manner dealing with ABRAHAM MARLATT (as has lately been the practice with some as unfeeling as dishonest) during his present deranged state of mind, as we are determined, so far as the law will justify us, to render all such contracts null and void.
ABRAHAM MARLATT, junior. RICHARD MARLATT. RICHARD BARDINE.
February 4, 1796.
NOTICE.
ALL millers sending Flour to this market, are requested to be more particular in the size and quality of their barrels than heretofore.—As some are yet at a loss to know the size required, I here set it down, to wit: 27 inches in length, and 17 inches diameter in the head; they are likewise requested to be uniform in their brands; in addition to the distinguishable brand of their Mill, No. 2, 196, with Superfine in full on all they judge to be of that quality. Those who do not comply with the above directions must expect to pay the penalties prescribed by law.
D. DOUGLASS. Flour Inspector.
Alexandria, Jan. 13, '96.
TO BE SOLD,
ONE hundred and sixty-six acres of well improved LAND, lying in the county of Loudoun, State of Virginia, in sight of the main Turnpike Road leading from Snigerg's Gap to Alexandria, about 31 miles from Alexandria, and within 7 miles of Lacey's tavern. This land is particularly adapted to farming; about 100 acres of which are cleared and under good fence; about 25 or 30 acres well improved and in good meadow, and a considerable quantity more may be easily made.
There are also on the premises, a good Dwelling House, with two rooms below, and two brick chimneys, an excellent well near the door, a convenient barn with stable adjoining; about 400 apple trees of choice fruit, together with a considerable peach orchard—cherry, pear and plum.
A farther description is deemed unnecessary.—Any person inclined to purchase, may view the land. Part of the purchase money will be expected in hand; the balance will be on credit.
Apply to the Subscriber, living on the premises.
MOSES JAMES.
February 2, '96.
FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN away from my quarter near Martinsburg, Berkeley County, on the 13th inst. a negro Man named Daniel, about 30 years old, about 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, a round fac'd pleasant looking fellow, stout built; he had on a brown coat, dark velvet breeches, scarlet jacket, and fine fur hat. It is suspected he is making towards the bowling-green, below Frederikburg. Whoever apprehends and secures the said negro in any goal so that I get him again, or returns him to me, shall have FIFTY DOLLARS reward, and reasonable charges.
MOSES HUNTER.
FLOUR STORE.
THE Subscribers beg leave to inform the Farmers, Millers, and Country Merchants, that they are provided with two large and commodious Ware-Houses, sufficient to contain Ten Thousand Barrels, and that they will thankfully receive Flour on storage, at six pence per barrel, to lie any length of time.
Joseph Riddle, and Co. Alexandria, Jan. 22, '96.
LANDS FOR SALE.
ABOUT 1500 acres of good farming lime-stone Land, adjacent to Boyd's ferry, on the river Potomak. There are several improvements on different parts of it, and will admit of being divided to suit purchasers. Also, a valuable Farm on the said river, near to Fort-Frederick, about 500 acres; the part that is cleared is well fenced, and in good order. The present state of the navigation of Potomak river, affords a cheap and ready conveyance to market of produce, and when further improved will still make it more so, and of course will render such land very valuable. Reasonable credit will be given for part of the purchase money. For further information, apply to the Subscriber, at Fort-Frederick Furnace.
DENTON JACQUES.
Washington County, January 25, 1796.
To be RENTED, by the subscriber, for one year, The Lease of a valuable Plantation, About half a mile from Shepherd's Town, the property of Raleigh Morgan. Immediate possession will be given to the purchaser.
The subscriber has also for SALE, A Waggon and Five Horses, In complete order for the roads.
DAVID HARRIS.
Shepherd's Town, Jan. 14, '96.
NOTICE.
IN pursuance of a decree of the County Court of Berkeley, will be sold, on the second Monday of March next, if fair, if not the next fair day, on the premises, for ready money, two thirds of 200 acres of Land, lying on the Shenandoah River, near Key's ferry, on which there is a Merchant Mill; or so much thereof as will be of value sufficient to satisfy the claims of John Potts and Elizabeth Osburn, amounting in the whole to about nine hundred pounds, current money of Virginia, where due attendance will be given, by
THOMAS RUTHERFORD, sen, } Comm'rs. GEORGE HITE, JOHN DAVENPORT.
December 12, '95.
NOTICE.
ALL persons having any claims against John Beard, deceased, are desired to bring them forward, properly attested, and all those indebted are requested to make immediate payment, to
JAMES RUSSEL, Administrator.
Trapbill, Jan. 12, '96.
FOUND, on Saturday last, on the road leading to Back Creek, a note of hand given by Peter Manife, for a certain sum of money. The owner, proving the note, may have it again, by applying at the Printing-Office.
JAN. 21, '96.
WANTED, ON HIRE,
A Negro Man and Negro Woman, For whom a generous price will be given. Apply to the Printer.
For sale at the Printing-Office, Blank Deeds of Bargain and Sale, Notes, Common Bonds, Sheriff's Blanks, &c.
Cash given for Cotton and Linen Rags, by any quantity, at the Printing-Office.
All persons indebted to the Printer, are solicited to make immediate PAYMENT.