Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer (Martinsburg, Va.), 1803-09-16 00:00:00

Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer.
[No. 23 OF VOLUME V.]
FRIDAY, September 16, 1803.
[WHOLE No. 233.]
All persons indebted for subscriptions to this paper, or for advertisements, are solicited to make payment as soon as possible, as the Editor earnestly wishes to have his accounts settled in a short time, and is desirous of making some improvements in his paper, which cannot be effected without a compliance with this request, he therefore hopes it will not be considered as an ordinary demand.
BY virtue of a Deed of trust, executed to the subscribers by Michael M c Kewan and Mary his wife, for the purpose of securing a debt due from said M c Kewan to James Quinn, will be sold at Public Auction for ready money, on Tuesday the 1st day of November next, a Valuable Tract of LAND lying on the east side of Back Creek in Berkeley County, containing about 400 acres, on which there is a Stone Merchant and Grist Mill, calculated for three pair of stones, a Distillery and Saw-Mill, all in good repair and adjoining each other, two convenient Dwelling-Houses, with other necessary out-Houses; also several never-failing Springs of excellent Water, and a Sulphur Spring, all convenient to the Houses; about 150 acres of said land is cleared, nearly all of which would make excellent meadow that can be easily watered, the balance of said Tract is in timber. Also about 380 acres of well Timbered Land, lying within two miles of the above described property, on which there is supposed to be a quantity of Iron-ore. Also the following Negro slaves, to wit: Yarmouth, a Negro Man, Sarah his wife, and Fanny their child, and Yarrow a Negro Man. The sale will be held on the premises, to commence at 12 o'clock.
EPHRAIM GAITHER. MATTHEW RANSONE, Trustees.
September 2, 1803.
FOR SALE, A VALUABLE Tract of LAND, situate at the Bridge on Opeckon Creek, about two miles from Martinsburg, Berkeley County, containing 373 acres, more than two hundred acres of which are cleared, is good arable Land, and the rest in timber, about 70 acres of good bottom Land, all of which can easily be converted into Meadow. As it is presumed no person will purchase without first viewing the property, it is not thought necessary to descend to particulars. Mr. Joseph Evans, jur. my agent in this business, is authorised to contract with any person inclining to purchase, and the premises may be seen on application to Mr. Philip Conine who at present occupies them.
DANIEL VANMETRE. September 2, 1803. [3m.]
STRAY COLTS.
STRAYED from the subscriber, two mare fillies, the one a year old, of a brownish gray colour, with a long switch tail, well grown—the other two years old, a strawberry roan, heavy made, and, as the first, well grown for her age, short tail, and it is believed branded with the letter V on the near shoulder. They strayed away about the 14th of August last. Whoever will return the above colts to the subscriber shall receive two dollars reward—or notice of them will be very thankfully received by
ABRAHAM VANMETRE. Near Menner's mill on the Opeckon, September 2, 1803.
PLAISTER OF PARIS.
THE subscribers at their Mills, nine and an half miles from Baltimore, on the Frederick Turnpike road, have erected Machinery capable of Manufacturing a ton of Plaister from the large stone in an hour.
The public are hereby informed, that they now hold themselves in readiness to Manufacture for those who may apply, on moderate terms.
Also,
GROUND PLAISTER
kept for sale.
ELLCOTT, & Co.
8th Month, 5th, 1803.
(Tw.)
Will be sold at Public Vendue, on Friday the 23d instant, at the house of the subscriber, four miles from Martinsburg, on the road leading to Williams Port, the following Property, viz.
HORSES, Cows, Young Cattle, Sheep, and a number of Hogs, many of which will do to fatten this fall: Also, Farming Utensils and many other articles not necessary to mention. A credit of nine months will be given the purchaser on giving bond with approved security. The sale will begin at 9 o'clock, and attendance given by
MARGARET HARRISON. September 2, 1803.
CAME to the plantation whereon the subscriber now lives, on Back Creek, about the 18th of July last, a bright bay horse, fifteen hands three inches high, eight years old—he is branded on the near shoulder with the letter W and on the buttock with the letter V, has some saddle spots and a star in his forehead, and appraised to eighty dollars. The owner is desired to prove property pay charges and take him away.
SAMUEL DONALDSON. September 2, 1803.
WILL be sold at Public Vendue, for Cash, on Saturday the 24th inst. on the premises, a HOUSE and LOT, in the Main Street Shepherd's-Town, opposite to Mr. John Baker's. This property formerly belonged to Wm. Spalding—is in an elevated healthy situation, and well adapted for a Store or any other kind of public business. The dwelling house is framed and weather boarded, two stories high, and tolerably well finished, with a convenient Kitchen adjoining, one and a half stories high, the whole in tenable order.
GEORGE NEWKIRK. September 2, 1803.
Doctor C. REETZ,
Formerly Surgeon in the Prussian and English Armies.
RETURNS his sincere thanks to those friends who have encouraged him with their custom, in attending upon them since his commencement of practice in Shepherd's-Town; but being lately informed by many persons, that many of the country inhabitants have been told, that the Doctor did not intend to practice, and only purposed keeping an apothecary's shop; the persons who have informed them so are mistaken, as he has ever since his commencement practised physic, and still continues to do so; those who favour him with their applications, may rest assured that he will punctually attend them at any time they may please to call, and those who live at a distance, not wishing to employ a physician, may be accommodated with medicine, by giving information of the disease, with the greatest safety.
He still keeps a quantity of DRUGGS and PATENT MEDICINE, of a superior quality, all of which he will sell at the George Town and Alexandria prices.
Shepherd's-Town, September 2, 1803.
WILL be sold at public vendue on Tuesday the 18th day of October next, pursuant to the last will of Joseph Glass, deceased, a very valuable PLANTATION, on the head waters of Opeckon, five miles S. W. of Winchester. This tract contains about 400 acres, is fertile, healthy, and beautifully situated. There is on the premises a valuable mill-seat with 29 feet fall, immediately on the great road leading from Winchester to Marlinton Iron-works. The stream is composed chiefly, by the junction of several never-failing springs that rise on the premises, two of which are convenient to the dwelling-house, and of an excellent quality.—The mill-pond here will be most happily situated for a fishery. There is a good Orchard, and a large quantity of Meadow. One third of the purchase money at least, will be required in hand and the remainder at two subsequent periods. An indisputable title will be made and possession given the first day of April, 1804. The sale to be on the premises.
ROBERT GLASS, Ex'r. August 5, 1803.
More New Goods
From the Cities of New-York, Philadelphia and Baltimore.
THE subscribers beg leave to acquaint their friends and the public generally, that they are now opening a very Handsome and General supply of
Fresh Goods
OF EVERY DESCRIPTION.
They deem it unnecessary to particularise each article that composes their assortment, suffice it to say, it consists of almost every article that this neighbourhood or country requires. We return our sincere thanks to our friends and the public, for their generous encouragement since our commencement in business, and hope we shall be able to merit a continuance. As usual we now have for sale LEATHER, CASTINGS, BAR-IRON and STEEL, and a complete assortment of PAINTS, Patent and other MEDICINES, together with a large quantity of OLD RYE WHISKY—and we again solicit the early communications of our friends, either personally or otherwise.
JAMES S. LANE, & Co.
Shepherd's-Town, July 1, 1803.
For the INTELLIGENCER.
To Doctor WILLIAM BAKER.
SIR,
YOUR letter under date of the 9th ult. addressed to the inhabitants of Prince George's County, has, through the medium of the public prints, reached the citizens of Berkeley County, Virginia; in which you say, that during the political disputes in your county, you addressed the citizens under the signature of 'Plain Truth'; these letters I do not recollect to have seen, and know nothing of their contents. Your letters to Tom Paine I have seen, and so far as they go to warn your fellow citizens against the impious tenets, and blasphemous writings of that revolutionary infidel, they have my most cordial approbation; but it is to be regretted that these strictures on Paine's productions are mingled with a degree of asperity against federalism, when at the same time, it must be obvious to you, that a sincere co-operation in your present undertaking, could not be expected from any other quarter. In your letter now before me, your complaints against the conduct of unprincipled foreigners are extremely just, and the consequences you draw from them are no more than what was foreseen by the federalists long since; the strong apprehensions whereof, gave rise to the naturalization law, which Mr. Jefferson recommended to congress to repeal, as an unnecessary hardship on that class of people. It produced also the alien and sedition laws, which were the objects of vociferous clamour, not only to the foreigners who were liable to be effected by them, but the native citizens who were partisans to Mr. Jefferson; being a stranger to you, I cannot tell whether you joined in the clamour, or not; however, had you, and a few more possessing your talents and spirit, come forward in time, with remonstrances against the inundation of licentiousness and infidelity pouring in upon us from France and Ireland, under the character of democracy, you might have rendered essential services to your country; you might have saved it from the disgrace of having the labours of that revolutionary infidel, of whom you so justly complain, honored by the unqualified applause of our Chief Magistrate, and himself so cordially invited to fix his residence among us.
When I read the first part of your political creed, I am almost inclined to doubt your sincerity in the latter; had you not declared that you approve the system of measures pursued during Mr. Jefferson's administration, excepting with respect to foreigners, I could not have believed it possible; compare this declaration with other parts of your letter. In enumerating the diabolical conduct of infidels, foreigners, you say, "they have publicly avowed their wish to destroy all the courts of justice." What, I pray you, is this, but a conformity to the example of Mr. Jefferson, who has destroyed the constitutional indepen-
dence of the Judiciary of the United States? To say nothing of the hypocritical cant about economy. I will ask, do you approve the conduct of Mr. Jefferson in displacing men in office merely because they possess different political opinions? Are you aware of the evils this proceeding is calculated to produce?—"Twill be recorded for a precedent," and every future president will think himself justified, in conformity to so great an example, to reward his most active friends with lucrative offices, till at last, they will become the reward of the most diabolical corruption and intrigue, when principles will be entirely overlooked for the sake of votes. In Swift's Tale of the Tub, it is recorded of Jack, that when he had any roguish trick to play, he would down on his knees and make a long prayer, when immediately those acquainted with him, would get far enough out of his way. Mr. Jefferson has not deceived me, nor, I believe, any federalist in Virginia, notwithstanding his inaugural speech; his letter to Mazzei sufficiently developed his character; no Christian will enter into a friendly correspondence with an infidel (for such Mazzei is said to be) where no relationship subsisted, unless it be with a view to prevail on him to embrace the true Religion; which did not appear to be the stile of Mr. Jefferson's letter. Mr. Jefferson himself has been often charged with infidelity, and in his notes on Virginia are several intimations, which aided by his letter to Tom Paine, had eradicated every doubt from my mind. If there be any persons who still entertain doubts on this subject, let them make an excursion into the vicinity of Monticello, and their doubts will vanish.
When you profess yourself a sincere friend to the letter and spirit of the constitution, I am ready to offer you the right hand of fellowship. The legitimate offspring of federalism, it is viewed by federalists with the partial fondness of a parent, and it is a matter of some surprise, that those who profess a sincere attachment to the bantling, should yet concur to put it under the guardianship of its most mortal enemies. If those people who have successively been distinguished by the epithets antifederal, democrat, and now call themselves republicans, are sincere in their professions of friendship for the constitution, let them prove that sincerity by a public renunciation of those principles that dictated their former opposition to it, and cordially join with us in restoring it to its former purity, and energy; we may then defy the utmost efforts of foreigners, in whatever shape they may appear; their influence would be but as a drop of a bucket, were they not countenanced and assisted by native Americans. To the fanaticism of our native citizens in politics, in imitation of French philosophy, we owe the evil we now suffer, or in future, dread; of this class of people, our most worthy President confessedly stands at the head, and if you are one of the number, it will not be derogatory to your honor to withdraw from them, nor any longer co-operate with those who, endeavouring to act upon vain theories, jeopardize our temporal and eternal happiness.
When you enumerate the horrors of infidelity, your language is just and emphatical; where the Christian Religion, that last and best gift of God, has its due influence on the consciences of men, the solemnity of an oath affords ample security for the impartial administration of justice; it also affords the most certain protection to the lives and property of individuals; but in a country like this, where it is supported only by its own native excellence, and where it has to struggle with the corrupt prejudices and passions of men, who claim the privilege of forming their own opinion of that excellence, attacks upon it, may, not only be made with impunity, but with a greater prospect of success; it is therefore the duty of every lover of his country to co-operate with you, in endeavouring to guard the youth of our nation against the contagion of false principles; and however some men may affect to deride the idea of connexion between religion and politics, or the importance of the former, in the just administration of the latter, I conceive it extremely difficult, if not im-
Mr. W. Wilson

possible to separate them; religion is so interwoven with every action of our lives that it is impossible to point out an action on which it can have no influence; if it is rejected in the administration of justice, what substitute can be found of equal efficacy? Or how will you bind a man to declare the truth upon oath, who does not believe that "A curse shall enter into the house of him that sweareth falsely to consume it." I have long since observed that the infidels in this country, both foreign and domestic, enlisted themselves with, and were received with open arms by the democrats, and you have justly described the conduct of such a complex, heterogenous mass; had you commenced, and continued your labours in defence of religion, order and good government, from eleven, to three years ago, they might have been attended with the happiest consequences; but I now, much doubt the efficacy of any means short of a national calamity, to produce a virtuous and patriotic Union among us. "It is God only that can say to the raging of the sea, and the madness of the people, hitherto shalt thou come, and no further."
After mentioning some of the blasphemous contents of Paine's "Age of Reason," you say, "no republican had come out to disclaim them;" if you will not allow federalists that popular appellation, what you say is true; otherwise not; the federalists have constantly disclaimed them; but the democrats, native and imported, have been "like the deaf adder, that stoppeth her ear, and refuseth to hear the voice of the charmer, charm he never so wisely." You go on, "I was constantly told that things had come to pass which the federalists had foretold;" a compliment to their predicting talent. They did indeed foretel them, and if their efforts to counteract their baleful influence, had met the approbation, and concurrence of the democrats, there would, at this time, have been no cause of alarm on that subject. Bache, a native American and grand-son to the great Doctor Franklin first published Paine's "Age of Reason" in this country. I have been told, that the Doctor had so high an opinion of the power of inspiration in the hands of Voltaire, that he prevailed on him to lay them on the head of his grand-son that like "the mantle of Elijah" they might communicate to the lad a portion of his spirit; if this be true, there is little doubt, but Bache was well qualified for such a work. However the mortification that no republican had come out to disclaim Paine's principles, stimulated you to take up the gauntlet, and in your letters to him you denied "that republicans acknowledged such men, or such measures." If by republicans you mean federalists, you are correct; if not I beg leave to say you are mistaken; for, besides what I have said of Bache above, it is notorious that such men were acknowledged, and such principles acted upon by the democrats, immediately on the arrival of Genet in this country. Recollect I pray you, the society established by that apostle of insurrection, in Philadelphia, under the name of democratic, although confessedly on jacobin principles; and which produced the insurrection of 1794; recollect the feats in that city, where Governor Mifflin permitted the cannon of the state to be fired to celebrate the triumphs of Robespierre, and at the very time he was shooting, drowning, and guillotining thousands of his innocent countrymen, women and children. You know that "whosoever biddeth the wicked, God speed, shall be partaker of his deeds." The licentious among our own citizens, formed a rallying point for the abandoned profligates of other nations, particularly the French, who were little more than a nation of infidels, and jacobins; to this fatal predilection we are indebted for all the wiles you so pathetically describe, in which, without a single exception that I know of, those of our citizens who opposed the establishment of the federal constitution have been enlisted, and, with a few exceptions, continued ever since; so that it is indisputable that the foreigners you justly complain of, are not the only persons against whose conduct we have just reason to complain, and against whom the voice of federalism has been constantly lifted up, and I hope will continue to be lifted up, either till that voice is attended to, or we dare not, for want of a sedition law to limit courts and juries, open our lips about politics; yet even then, when we are in danger of bursting with indignation at being ridden by butchers, cobblers &c. we will whisper to our wives and daughters, BEWARE OF INFIDELS AND DEMOCRATS.
I am Sir,
NUMA.
Berkeley, September 6, 1800.
LONDON, July 17.
If the private accounts from France are to be credited, every nerve ought to be strained to complete our measures of defence with all possible dispatch. The plan of invasion, which our inveterate enemy has so much at heart, is to be carried, it is said, into immediate execution, Bonaparte well knows, that every day it is deferred the chance of success will be more against him. He sees that the spirit of enthusiasm will begin to be kindled up in the hearts of Britons, and that all ranks are vying with each other in preparing to give him a proper reception, should he attempt to invade our coasts. Bonaparte (says the writer) is very unpopular as the first consul, but as the invader of England, he could get 300,000 men fit for immediate service. It is the general opinion, that the First Consul will endeavour to put his plan into effect before the autumnal equinoxes. His inducement to the army is the spoils of Britain.
The best informed military men are still of opinion, that Ireland is the most vulnerable part of the United Kingdom, and that on which the enemy intends to make his most serious impression. It is true Ireland lies farthest from France, but the late attempts of the directory have taught us, that it is possible sometimes to evade the vigilance of our fleets.
July 20.
The preparations for invasion are carrying on with uncommon activity in France: it appears by our Dover letter, that no less than 8000-boats are building in different parts of the republic; but before these boats are constructed, we shall, we trust, have at least half a million of men in arms, exclusive of the regular army, the militia, and the army of reserve.
PHILADELPHIA, September 6.
By the attention of a friend who came passenger in the Pigou we are in possession of copious files of papers to the 22d of July, inclusive, from which we extract various articles of important intelligence.
Nothing so much engages the attention of the government and people of Great Britain, as the expected invasion. A very interesting and spirited debate was had in the house of commons, on the 20th and 21st July, on a bill for "arming the people for the general defence of the country." The discussion on this bill manifests most strongly the fears which are entertained in England on the proposed invasion. The bill gives the power to compel the personal service of every individual. Mr. Pitt has been most active and strenuous in support of the bill, and the prevalent sentiment in parliament, and through the nation, appears to have been, that the safety of the country demanded, that the bill should be passed as promptly as possible. Loud complaints are indulged against ministers for not bringing forward the bill at an earlier day, and the reproaches which the ministers received from Mr. Pitt during the discussion were very pointed and uncommonly severe. His speech on the occasion, is said to have been one of the most animated effusions of patriotic eloquence that was ever heard in parliament. "The sentiments," says the London editor, were of the most noble kind, conveyed in the most glowing language, and delivered with such impressive energy as would have warmed the most torpid breast to a resistance of Gallic ambition if it should dare to put an invading foot upon the shores of Britain." Mr. Pitt represented the people as having impatiently waited for the last two months, to know the wishes and views of government, and as making loud complaints that those wishes and views were not previously known. He said, that as yet nothing had been done in the country, because ministers did nothing; but he was confident, "that now there will not be one Englishman from one corner of the kingdom to the other, who will think of offering an excuse after this solemn admonition, after hearing the voice of his country in an hour of peril calling on him for assistance."
In every part of the kingdom vigorous preparations are said to be making to give the first consul and his army a reception most consonant to the honor and glory of the British nation. It is said, that government had received certain intelligence, that the design of the enemy was to attempt a descent upon Jersey and Guernsey. In consequence of this intelligence the whole of the regular force of the isle of Wight has been ordered to proceed to Jersey; and both islands are said to be placed in the most formidable state of defence.
The merchants, underwriters, and subscribers at Lloyd's have set on foot a general subscription on a very extensive scale for the relief of those who are engaged for the defence of the country.
Voluntary associations are forming in every part of the kingdom. The young men of family and fashion in the metropolis have set the example, by forming themselves into an equestrian corps which will amount to one thousand, and are to hold themselves in readiness to set off at an hour's notice, mounted on the finest horses in the kingdom.
Large corps of volunteer cavalry and infantry are raising in Bath.
Three troops of cavalry and a corps of infantry are nearly completed at Bristol.
All the principal officers, and the whole body of clerks belonging to the custom house in London, from the age of 18 to 45, have volunteered their services to government, to serve in any part of the metropolis, and their offer has been accepted. The above gentlemen amount to above 500. And the board of customs have selected 300 of their inferior officers to mount a special guard day and night at the custom house, in case of any disturbance.
The lieutenancy and magistracy of Greenwich have adopted a resolution to form a voluntary corps; as have the inhabitants of the parish of St. George, Hanover square. At Hastings a large meeting has been held for enrolling the names of fishermen and seafaring men, as sea fencibles: At this meeting about 140 had voluntarily come directly forward with the offer of their services, and great numbers, who were absent from the meeting, afterwards did the same.
Earl Kingston, has made an offer to government of raising, within a given time, on his estates in Ireland, a regiment of 1000 men, and after that shall have been completed, another of equal force.
At Liverpool, a large society of independent gentlemen have enrolled themselves into a body to constitute a company of rifle men. And all the boatmen, riggers and others to whom protections had been granted, have come forward with a tender of their services.
Several encampments have been formed on the eastern coast, and not a spot in the kingdom appeared to be without its apprehension, or neglectful of the means to secure its safety and that of the country.
From Bell's (London) Weekly Messenger.
PRESENT STATE OF THE NORTHERN POWERS.
At a time when every sinew should be braced for war, it is worse than foolish to amuse the country with idle hopes from the Russian mediation, or to encourage the prospect of any other decision than that of arms. But according to some of our speculators, the plan is far advanced; we hear talk of a Congress to be convoked for the adjustment of grievances, and the disputes of France and England are to be submitted to a Diet of neutral Princes.
It is strange that this infatuation should prevail; and it is not very complimentary to the spirit of England, to suppose that she would run round to every Court in Europe, presenting a brief of her grievances, and begging them to hold it for her. Such pusillanimity might, indeed, become a little State, willing to avert the hour of its evil destiny, and truckle to despotism for a long lease of freedom; but it would be useless in a great and powerful nation, who must be respected and feared, in order to be secure, whose safety must be purchased by those means which compel it, and not those which solicit it as a boon. The present quarrel is unhappily, of a magnitude which arbitration cannot embrace. In cases wherein the dispute turns on a single point, arbitration may determine the claims of both parties; but where the complaint is general, and the litigation extensive, where each thinking himself right, refuses to remit a particle of his claim, there seems no prospect of any decision, but that of force, which with nations is the common arbiter of right and wrong.
This appeal to mediation, moreover, can in no way become England in the present crisis; a quarrel so fully authorized by repeated insults there should be no desire to compromise. Who calls in an Umpire in a cause, of the justice of which he is convinced, but from an abatement of the proper spirit to support it? It will generally be found, that an appeal to mediation, is nothing more than a desire to procrastinate a suit from a conviction of its weakness. A spirit wronged and oppressed, boils over in manly resentment; it desires no pitiful compromise, no hollow patched up reconciliati-
on, in which the flame of animosity burns, secretly for a time and bursts out, on the first opportunity, with a more destructive rage than before. It may be imagined how much respect would be paid to the decree of a Congress which had nothing but the brutum fulmen of mere dignity to support it. We are mistaken if a writ of error would not immediately lie to arms.
There is no question if anything could be effected by mediation that Ministers would not avail themselves of it; and Russia being the most likely to have her arbitration respected, if offered, it would certainly be accepted. But we are not altogether certain that the disposition of Russia points this way. A dexterity of intrigue has long obtained France a predominance in this Court, and a jealousy of British commerce has left little room of friendship or good will. The pacific temper of the emperor is, indeed, generally acknowledged; but with this moderation of ambition, is a kind of sluggish and inactive policy, which teaches him to consider things, with which he is not very intimately connected as unworthy of any great exertions. One thing is certain—Russia will not be our ally, and all we can expect of her is, that she will not become our enemy.
The other Northern Powers have a distinct interest. Prussia seems to care little what becomes of the continent, provided she can weigh with advantage against the emperor: with a kind of jealous frankness, she will see ruin spread around her, and so long as her own wings remain unplucked, those of the imperial Eagle may be left without a feather. The other Northern Powers are neither considerable by their friendship to one party, nor formidable by their enmity to the other; their only desire is to guard their neutrality with a scrupulous exactness, to swim with the tide, and look indifferently on the success or defeats of either party. The coolness of Austria, is indeed unaccountable, and something more than cautious neutrality might have been expected from her. The war which reigned internally in France so many years, the conscriptions, the assassinations, the emigrations, not to mention the consumption of the guillotine must have deprived her of a greater portion of inhabitants than Austria can have lost by her defeats. Yet France is more powerful than ever. Why then should Austria represent herself as feeble and exhausted? It cannot be said with reason, that she has lost by the system of indemnities. The Milanese, indeed are gone, but she has gotten in exchange Venice and the coasts of Dalmatia, and there is no comparison between the value of the one and the other. Her military system is now put on a new footing, and the Archduke, under whom every thing before prospered, is again placed at its head. If Austria be economizing of her spirits and resources, it is well to wear the mask of neutrality; but if her views are such as we flatter ourselves they are, with England ready to assist her, an attempt to regain the honor and independence of the continent should not be delayed a moment.
Such, we believe to be the state of the Northern Powers. It is idle, therefore, to think of a mediation. The peace of Amiens has been called a truce so badly patched up, that the combatants renewed the battle before the seconds coming into the field could put a stop to present animosities. We are afraid the quarrel is too far advanced to authorize a hope of reconciliation, before some powerful blow is struck to prove the strength or weakness of the parties. If Russia be forward in her kind offices, let them be made the best use of; but we must be careful lest we offer to compromise differences which must be settled in our own favor, or not at all; which end, if arbitration can accomplish it, well enough; but if it falls short of this, the sword must decide it.
The messenger, who is said to have arrived from Russia, we believe to be charged with different objects from mediation. We are given to understand, a negotiation is commenced on some neutral and commercial points; and this seems more probable.
ALEXANDRIA, September 10.
Flour at Cape Francois on the 18th ult. was at 40 to 50 dols. per bbl. beans 30 dols. do. and all kinds of vegetables very high. A flag of truce has been sent from Port Republican to Jamaica, and it was expected that place would speedily be surrendered to the British. The Cape was closely blockaded, and no neutral vessels permitted to enter.
The Liverpool Saturday's Advertiser of the 9th of July says—"The brig Deane, Capt. W. Deane, which arrived

ved on Thursday from Kentucky, with a cargo of cotton, was built on the Alleghany River in Pennsylvania, and came down the river Ohio, into the Mississippi, having passed the Ohio, and sailed a distance of nearly 3000 miles within the land. She is the first vessel which ever came to Europe from the western waters of the United States."
A London paper of the 20th July says—"It is with pleasure we are enabled to state, that the long pending discussion between our government and the United States, respecting the claims of the American citizens for captures by British cruizers, during the last war, are now brought very nearly to a conclusion.—Last Friday, the first awards upon the instalments of the commissioners, amounting to about £400,000, became due, and was punctually paid by this government.—The whole will amount to £1,200,000. The three Commissioners, Messrs Gore, Pinckney and Turnbull, who have resided in England for seven years, merit the thanks of both countries, for their patience and perseverance in the examinations and adjustment of claims that might have so greatly affected the good understanding between them." [N. T. Herald.]
Extract of a letter from an officer on board the United States Frigate New York, to Dr. William Rogers of this city.
April 23th 1803 off Sardinia.—Early in the morning the gunner's mate had been returning the signal Lanthorns into the gunner's store room as usual, and also the match which is kept burning during the night. He returned and the gunner went immediately down into the cock pit, and it seems took a light into the store room to see if every thing was properly secured, when from the snuff of the candle or otherwise, fire was communicated to a considerable quantity of powder upwards of an hundred weight. The explosion took place precisely at 8 o'clock, those in the cock pit suffered beyond conception though most of them have survived it. The gunner "Morrill" died the following night and also a man named Hamilton. Mr Shultz died in about 36 hours. Burriot, captain's clerk died since our arrival here (Malta). Dr. Weems is yet ill, though recovering fast, as likewise are Mr. Alexis, midshipman, Kennedy, purser's steward, M'Gee, marine. Mr. Lewis, midshipman, and Mr. Israel well. The explosion blew the gun deck and quarter deck and hatchways up—started the magazine, wardroom and cabin, bed heads. Exertion alone saved us. The fire was extinguished in one hour. Nat. Intell.
CAMDEN, S. C. August 1. COMMUNICATION. APPARITION !!!
On or about the 20th of June last, as I lay meditating before day, I saw plainly the appearance of a young woman, by name, Tabitha Ashly, standing by my bed-side. Tabitha departed this life about the 15th of February last. The apparition said to me, "Will you go to my father's house and read and pray with them, pray mightily with them, and warn them to prepare to meet their God in Heaven? And also, go to my sister's house, and warn them also to prepare to meet their God in Heaven?" And I said, I will go. This alarming sight and voice put me in strange amazement for ten days; when one day as I was alone in my smith-shop, about mid-day, I heard a voice say to me, "I am afraid you will not go to my father's house." I then turned to see who it was, but saw no one. I then turned to go out, when the voice said, "and will you go?" I then spoke and said, if the Lord will enable me I will go, and perform as far as the Lord enables me. The voice replied, "do, as soon as you can make it convenient." Accordingly I went and performed my message, and again in my return, I heard the voice say to me, "Now I am satisfied." The apparition was dressed in a robe of white, of a strange description.
South Carolina, Kershaw District. Personally appeared Wm. Cragg, who being duly sworn, says on oath, that the foregoing declaration is certain and true. Sworn to and signed, this 18th day of July 1803.
WILLIAM CRAGG.
Before me, JOHN NIXON.
WINCHESTER, September 9. MURDER AND ROBBERY!! MR. BOWEN.
Being in Shenandoah county on Friday evening last, I was informed that a most atrocious murder and robbery had been
committed on the body of a travelling gentleman, a little above Stoverstown, on the main road. Impelled by curiosity as well as duty, I rode with several gentlemen to view the body, early on yesterday morning.
Upon examination, we found that he had received a violent blow upon the head, just above the left ear,—the contusion was as large as the palm of a man's hand. There were several other wounds on the head, and a bruise on the breast. The attack was made about 9 o'clock, A. M. not more than 270 paces from Mr. Jacob Snapp's, and he expired about 12. He was found weltering in his blood, a few minutes after by two Germans—when they came up, they enquired "what was the matter?" He replied "that he had been robbed by a negro or mulatto man" and immediately fainted.—One of these strangers ran to Mr. Snapp's, whilst the other remained with him. The alarm was immediately given and notice sent to P. Spangler, a magistrate, who made use of every exertion to discover the perpetrator of this horrid crime, but without effect. Two persons are suspected, one a mulatto fellow, who, it appears, was travelling towards Rockingham, and lives at Holker's plantation, in this county; the other calls himself James Scott, a free mulatto, who has lived some time near Middletown. Pursuit was made after the first, but the posse had not returned last evening; but by the information of some travellers, it appears that the fellow had left the road, and was not taken early yesterday morning. Scott was apprehended on suspicion, examined before two magistrates and committed to jail; I however, incline to believe that he is not guilty, and that it is more probable that the first mentioned fellow committed the murder. He is said to be a tall dark mulatto, stoops much in his walk, is blind of an eye, and was dressed in coarse linen cloaths—carried a budget, and a large club. The stick with which the murder was committed, was a dead hickory—it was found near the deceased, with the hair adhering to the big end from the violence of the blow. I am informed the above described fellow, was noticed to have used such a club as a walking stick.
I was requested to examine the papers in the pocket-book of the deceased, and found 145 dollars, in bank notes, and 4 dollars six cents in silver. It appears that his name was WILLIAM C. SIMMERTON; and that a commission of Bankruptcy had issued against him in Philadelphia, in December last; that he was in a declining state of health, & on his way to the Sweet-Springs. It is highly probable that the assassin missed his object; and that he was routed before he could plunder his victim. He took nothing but a trunk, which was lashed behind the chair in which he travelled, probably containing nothing but clothing.
S. KERCHEVAL.
Frederick County, Sept. 4, 1803.
N. B. An inquest was taken on the body, before Capt. Spangler's yesterday, and the jury pronounced it a most atrocious, willful and malicious murder, perpetrated by the hand of a mulatto man, by the information of the deceased, but by what particular person was not known to the jurors.
The money and property belonging to W. C. Simmerton, who has thus (as appears from the above statement) untimely fallen by the hand of an assassin, for the sake of a little plunder, who, we hope and pray may meet with his due reward, is in safe hands, and may be obtained, it is supposed, by Mr. Simmerton's relatives or friends,—which is exclusive of the abovementioned sum of money, a Chair, marked with the letter S. and a bay horse. It is supposed that this unfortunate man was a resident of Philadelphia.
MARTINSBURG, September 16.
DEATHS.
Each hour, DEATH warns us by an awful call; Each hour, our fellow-mortals round us fall: FATHER OF LIGHTS! Oh guide and guard our way, Thro' life and death, to HEAVEN's eternal day.
Died—on Friday night last, Mr. James Hammond of Jefferson County. On the 1st inst. Mr. Stephen Thatcher, and on the 8th, his son, Mr. William Thatcher, both of the Society of Friends.
Also, Mr. John Ellis, of Berkeley County—And, some time since, Mr. Robert Rutherford, formerly a
representative in Congress from this County.
To show the importance of the acquisition of Hanover to the French, we present the latest geographical description of it:
"The electorate contains 750,000 inhabitants, who live in 58 cities and 60 market towns, besides villages. The city of Hanover, the capital, stands on the river Leine, is an elegant city, and contains 1200 houses, with the electoral Palace: It carries on manufactures; and in its neighborhood lie the palace and elegant garden of Hemenhausen.—The city and suburbs of Bremen, belongs, by purchase, to the said Electorate, and contains 50,000 inhabitants.—The bishop of Osnaburg, now the duke of York, receives the revenue of that bishoprick; which amounts to 30,000. sterling annually. The inns at Hanover are the Imperial Crown, the Electoral Prince, the Three Crowns, the Post-house, and the Leven. The whole country is 200 miles in length, and from 40 to 153 miles in breadth."
FROM THE BALANCE.
Mr. Dennis in his speech in Congress, in favour of the Sedition Law, produced a letter of Mr. Jefferson, dated Paris, August 28, 1789; wherein Mr. Jefferson expressed his wish that the following article should be added to the federal constitution; namely: 'The people shall not be deprived of their right to speak, to write, or otherwise publish any thing but false facts, affecting injuriously the life, liberty, property, or reputation of others.' Now suppose, the moment after this paragraph was penned, that some inspired seer had stood before that august personage and addressed him in the following manner:—Great sir, it is revealed to me that you will be President of the U. States; and that under your administration, there will be attended the funeral obsequies of the freedom of the press. To promote party views and to glut the vengeance of a furious individual, truth shall be denounced as a libel; and the publication of truth, when tending to disparage your person or measures, shall be inhibited by awful penalties.'
If such a prophet had, at that time, appeared and uttered this prediction, what indignation would it have excited in the patriotic bosom of our President?—Who among his friends, but would have fired with a desire of punishing the supposed impostor?—Yet what have we lately seen?—Ah! who dares fully relate what we have seen?
The trial of Mr. Croswell, Editor of the Balance, one of the best papers in the Union, is a matter of astonishment, all things considered; and becomes, more and more, a subject of the day.
This is not extraordinary, for the Judge who presided, was, on one point of law only, no less than four times astonished.
He was astonished at the application to put off the trial.
He was astonished about a witness whom the defendant offered to call in his behalf.
He was astonished at the reasons given for putting off the trial, and finally;
He was astonished that the application should be made at all.
These astonishments induced his honor to peremptorily refuse indulgence to the defendant—adding, "even if the witness, to prove the truth of the publication, was in court, I would not suffer him to be examined on the point."
After this we trust the Democrats will desist a little more from their scurrilous abuse of Judge Chase. The astonished Judge Lewis, may surely sit a while for him in their filthy columns. But hold, say they—he is one of us—he is so?—Then the case is altered, and we are not astonished at all.
[Alexandria Advertiser.]
The Baltimore American, speaking of the impressment of American seamen cries out—"O God, where is the justice of man fled? Where is that true spirit that once joined every man to his fellow creature? O Americans! where is that patriotic spirit flown that ruled in '76? Where is that truly valiant spirit flown that was so laudably displayed (against the same people) at the battle of Brandywine?" To which a wag replies—"Buried in Carter's Mountain, or laid up in a dry dock."
THE HONEY MOON.
As a new married couple were fondling a favorite colt, near the stable, the playful animal caught hold of his master by
the side. It being a trifling hurt, he turned round, and exclaimed extempore to his wife:
The colt, indeed, has made my side his crib, But, thanks to Heaven, he has not hurt my rib.
SOLOMON says, a virtuous woman is a crown to her husband. By this rule, the most valuable of the sex is only worth five shillings. Port Folio.
A heavy complaint has been made against the authors of modern romances, full of ghosts, spectres, and murders.—The young ladies are so frightened, as to be afraid to sleep alone. Ibid.
FOR SALE,
A TRACT OF LAND, lying on the Kenhawa, one mile from the town of Point Pleasant, containing 1163 acres, of good quality, for which a general warrant title will be given.
Also for sale, Two Bonds on a gentleman in Kenhawa County, for 2400 dollars, now due, the amount of which may at any time be obtained in real property situate in said County.
The above Land and Bonds will be exchanged, on easy terms, for real property in Berkeley County.
Application to be made to the subscriber living in Martinsburg.
WILLIAM RIDDLE.
September 16, 1803.
To be sold at Public Vendue on Tuesday the 27th inst. at the dwelling house of the subscriber, a number of
HORSES, Cattle, Sheep and Hogs, also Household and Kitchen Furniture, with many other articles, the property of James Maccarmick, dec'd. Twelve months credit will be given, the purchaser to give bond and approved security.
MOSES MACCARMICK, Esq. September 16, 1803.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.
MADE his escape from the jail of Berkeley County, on Sunday the 11th inst. a Negro man named JERRY, the property of Mr. Hezekiah Swearingen, he is about 5 feet 3 or 4 inches high, has a down look, and is of a very dark complexion; he has a wife belonging to Henry Eckle, of Washington County, Maryland, 4 miles from Sharpsburg, near the road leading from thence to Hagers Town. The above reward will be paid to any person who will deliver said negro to the Jailor of Berkeley County.
September 16, 1803.
TWO DOLLARS REWARD.
STRAYED from the subscriber's plantation, in May last, a black muley STEER, with a long star in his forehead, has some white spots on his belly, three years old last spring, has a crop off the right ear and a slit in the same, and an under bit out of the left ear. The above reward will be given to any person who will return said Steer, or give such information that he may be again obtained.
WILLIAM RUSH.
September 16, 1803.
CAUTION.
WHEREAS on the 1st instant, the subscriber was on a contract with the noted Doctor J. Kingla of Shepherd's Town, Jefferson County, and gave his note for the sum of twelve dollars, payable on demand to said Kingla or order, when instantly after we came on a new contract, in which case there was no witness taken to the note, and it was unfortunately left with him. The subscriber a few days afterwards called on said Kingla and requested him to give up the note; the answer was, that he had destroyed it; and whereas the said Kingla has since been endeavouring to transfer this note, I therefore caution the public from taking an assignment thereon, as in justice it is of no consequence or force.
GEORGE G. KYSER.
September 16, 1803.
PRINTING,
In all its variety, executed at this Office with correctness and expedition.
BLANK DEEDS
For sale at this Office.

AN INFALLIBLE CURE FOR DISAPPOINTED LOVE.
Advise your friend, grave man of art! I find a strange, unusual smart— 'Tis here—fierce symptoms at my heart Discover.
'Tis pleasure, pain—a mixt degree, My pulse examine: here's your fee— What, think you, can my sickness be? A Lover
A Lover! 'tis my case too sure! O! ease me straight, I'll not endure— Prescribe: I'll follow close the cure. Recover.
But if she, spite of speech or pen, Prove coy, false with other men, Ah Doctor! what expedient then? Another.
The present Times.
In modern Anarch's reign absurd, Whence'er the maggot bites the herd, The order of the day's the word, Throughout confusion's border. But Heaven, the wise and worthy pray, May soon turn things another way, And, for the order of the day, Restore the days of order.
THE OFFICERS of the 67th Regiment of Berkeley Militia, are ordered to attend Muster at Martinsburg, on the 20th of October next, to continue for the term prescribed by law. The Regimental Muster is ordered to be held on the 25th day of the same month, at Martinsburg.
DAVID HUNTER, Col. Com.
September 9, 1803.
TUSQUERORA FULLING-MILL.
THE subscriber takes this method of informing his customers and the public in general, that he still continues to carry on the Fulling and Dying Business at Edward Beeson's Fulling-Mill within sight of Martinsburg, Berkeley County. He returns his sincere thanks to the public for the encouragement he has met with since his commencement in that line of business, and hopes to merit a continuance of their favours. He has plenty of water and a large supply of SOAP and DYE-STUFFS, which will enable him to furnish his customers with the most fashionable colours and with quick dispatch.
JONATHAN WICKERSHAM. September 9, 1803.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY, A sober industrious Man as a D I S T I L L E R,
To work two Stills, one of 105, the other 63 Gallons, in a convenient house with over-head water. Such a person will get employ and generous wages, on application to the subscriber.
JAMES CAMPBELL. Middle-Creek, September 9, 1803.
To be sold on Friday the 30th September, on the plantation of Funk's mill on Potomac in Berkeley County, all the Estate of Capt. Charles Edelin dec. consisting of
TEN VIRGINIA NEGROES, four working hands and six promising children of different ages, Horses, Waggons and Cattle, Cattle, Hogs, Farming Utensils and Household Furniture. Nine months credit will be allowed the purchaser, on giving bond with approved security to
MARY EDELIN, Adm'x. JACOB FRENCH, Adm'x. September 9, 1803.
A General Assortment of HUGHES'
BAR-IRON,
For sale at the Subscriber's, WARRANTED TO BE GOOD, Price six dollars a hundred, gross weight.
Those who may wish to purchase this article, either by the large or small parcel, will be able to supply themselves on as good terms as if they went to the Iron-Works.
F. NADEBOUSCH & Co. Martinsburg, August 12, 1803.
MILITARY LANDS FOR SALE.
BY virtue of a power delegated to his Executors by the last Will and Testament of John Rose, Esq. deceased, late of the county of Westmoreland, we the subscribers, having taken upon ourselves the execution of the said Will and qualified thereto according to law, now offer for sale, the following tracts of land, viz.
One Tract of fifteen hundred acres, by patent, bearing date 7th day of January, 1796, lying on Cumberland river, in the State of Kentucky.
One of fifteen hundred acres by patent, bearing date the 30th day of August, 1797, on the waters of Paint Creek, between the Miami and Scioto rivers.
One of fifteen hundred acres by patent, bearing date the 25th of April, 1800, also on the waters of Paint Creek.
One of twelve hundred acres by patent, bearing date the 25th of April, 1800, lying on the banks of the Scioto river.
Two small lots of one and two hundred acres, on the waters of Lees Creek, a branch of the Rattle Snake fork of Paint Creek.
One other small tract, of three hundred and fifty acres, in the same neighbourhood—and lastly,
One other tract of fifteen hundred acres, surveyed and patented for Burgess Ball, lying on a branch of Gasper's river, adjoining the upper corner of George Washington's survey, and the same having been sold and conveyed by the said Ball to the said Rose. Proposals for a purchase of the whole or any part of the said lands will be received verbally or by letter, addressed to any of the subscribers. The taxes on these lands have been regularly paid, and a clear and indisputable title will be made the purchaser, by
HENRY ROSE, Alexandria, WM. ROBINSON, Leeds, LAW. BERRY, Port-Royal, September 9, 1803. Ex'rs.
SPIKES and NAILS At M'CALL's Manufactory, on Royal Street, Alexandria; By the Cask for Cash, at the following prices:
  WROUGHT NAILS.    Bolts and Spikes, at 8 1-2d. per lb.  40d. and 30d. Nails, at 8 1-2d. do.  20d. Nails (if heavy) 8 1-2d. do.  12d. and 10d. do. 9 1-2d. do.  8d. do. do. 10 1-2d. do.  6d. do. do. 11 1-2d. do.  4d. do. do. 12 1-2d. do.  
  CUT NAILS.    20d. 12d. and 10d. Nails, at 7d. per lb.  8d. do. do. 7 1-2d. do.  6d. do. do. 8 1-2d. do.  4d. do. do. 9 1-2d. do.  3d. do. do. 10 1-2d. do.  20d. 12d. and 10d. Brads, at 7d. do.  8d. do. do. 7 1-2d. do.    Retail price one penny per lb. more. Bar-Iron, German and American Steel, Hoop-Iron, Nail-Rods, &c. sold at the above Factory. September 9, 1803.
A GENERAL meeting of the Overseers of the Poor of the County of Berkeley, is appointed to be held at Martinsburg the 27th day of this present month. It is requested that the Overseers will not fail to attend, as business of importance will be laid before them.
By order of the board. Teste, ROBERT COCKBURN, C.O.F. September 9, 1803.
SIX CENTS REWARD.
RAN away from the subscriber on Sunday the 21st August, an apprentice boy named John C. Gustin. All persons are hereby cautioned from harbouring or employing the said apprentice, as I am determined to prosecute every person so offending—and any person who will take up said runaway and return him to me, shall have the above reward.
GEORGE CREAMER, jun. Bath, September 9, 1803.
FOR SALE, A LILKELT NEGROMAN,
Well acquainted with all kinds of farming business. He may be seen by applying to Mr. E. Graham Martinsburg, who will make known the terms.
September 9, 1803.
SHERIFF'S BLANKS For sale at this Office.
TAKE NOTICE.
For sale, the following Tracts of Land, situate in the County of Hampshire,
FOUR hundred and sixty seven acres, within one mile of the town of Frankfort; there are on this tract comfortable buildings for a small family, about 30 acres of land cleared and a tenant now living on it; a great proportion of this tract is fit for cultivation, and well calculated to produce small grain, it abounds with timber, which is valuable, being so near town.
One moiety of 1230 acres, within one mile of the North Branch of Potomac, not more than five miles above Oldtown; this tract is not improved.
One moiety of 706 acres, adjoining the above; a full proportion of this tract will produce as much small grain as any upland in the county; some Meadow may be made.
The above lands were surveyed upwards of twenty four years ago.
Cash, Negroes, or good horses, will be taken in payment for all or any one of the above tracts, by the subscriber living in Middle Town, (or Garrards Town) Berkeley County, who will shew the title papers, &c. and will give a general warrantee.
GEORGE LAMON. September 9, 1803.
Valuable PROPERTY for sale.
TO be sold or rented, the Plantation whereon I now live, containing 267 acres, a part of which is sown down with wheat and rye. There are several springs in convenient situations, two of which are strongly impregnated with sulphur. On this place are a good Apple Orchard, and about 12 acres of Timothy Meadow, and more can be made. Two convenient dwelling houses, one of them two stories high, the other one and an half. Also a new Merchant Mill, and Saw Mill, working under a 19 feet fall on Sleepy Creek, with two overshot water wheels; the Grist Mill has one pair of French Burrs, and one pair of Alleghany stones, 4 1-2 feet diameter. The stream on which the Mill stands is navigable.—Timber is floated down to the Mill, from the upper country, and plank, &c. can be rafted from the Mill down to the river Potomac. This property is situate 8 miles from the Potomac river, and 4 miles from Bath, Berkeley County, Virginia. The terms, &c. may be known by applying to the subscriber.
FREDERICK SNYDER. April 29, 1803.
BERKELEY, ss.
November Court, 1802. William Hill, Complainant.
AGAINST John Thornton, Augustine Washington and Samuel Washington, heirs of Thornton Washington, dec'd, John Batte and James Smally Batte, Def'ts. IN CHANCERY.
THE Defendants, John Thornton, Augustine Washington and Samuel Washington, heirs of Thornton Washington, deceased, John Batte and James Smally Batte, not having entered their appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that they are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the complainant by his Counsel, it is ordered that the said defendants do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in October next, to answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Virginia Gazette, for two months successively, and published at the door of the Court-House of the said County.
A Copy, Teste, H. BEDINGER, C. B. C.
A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND For Sale.
THE above Tract of Land is universally known by the name of the White House Tavern; it contains 177 acres, equal in soil to any in these parts; as to public business, there is none superior. Further description need not be given, as it's so well known, except any person living at a distance may incline to purchase, in which case it may be necessary to add, that it is within 16 miles of Winchester, 6 of Charles Town, on the main road leading from the Northern to the Western Territories.
Terms will be made known by the proprietor living on the land. ANDREW M'CORMICK. August 12, 1803. [3m.]
At a Court held for Brooke County, and continued on Friday the 3rd day of June, 1803.
N. L. John Holcraft, John Spivey, John Ashby and Peggy his wife, Joseph Pentecost, John Robb and Catherine his wife, Dorsey Pentecost, Sarah Pentecost, James Ashbrooke and Lucey his wife, George Pentecost and Rebecca Pentecost, heirs at law and legal representatives of Dorsey Pentecost, deceased.
vs. William Johnston, Gabriel J. Johnston, John Harrison and Elizabeth his wife, Benjamin Johnston, jur. Ann Johnston, General W. Johnston, Robert Johnston, Davis Floyd and Susanah his wife, heirs at law of Benjamin Johnston, deceased, and Peter Peterson. IN CHANCERY.
THIS day came the Complainants, by their Counsel, and it appearing to the Court that the Defendants, William Johnston, Gabriel J. Johnston, John Harrison and Elizabeth his wife, Benjamin Johnston, jur. Ann Johnston, General W. Johnston, Robert Johnston, Davis Floyd and Susanah his wife, heirs at law of Benjamin Johnston, deceased, are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth. It is ordered that the said Defendants do appear here on the second day of the next August term, to answer the Complainants bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively in the nearest Virginia Gazette, and also to be posted up for two months successively at the door of the Court-House of this County. A Copy. Teste, JOHN CONNELL, C. B. C.
At a Court held for Brooke County, and continued on Thursday the 2d day of June, 1803.
A. C. John Murphey. vs. Mary Murphey and Elizabeth Murphey, heirs at law of Cornelius Murphey, deceased. IN CHANCERY.
THIS day came the Complainant, by his Counsel, and it appearing to this Court, that the said Defendants are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth. It is ordered that the Defendants do appear here on the second day in the next August term, to answer the Complainants bill, and that a copy of this order be published in the nearest Virginia Gazette for two months successively, and also be posted up for two months successively at the door of the Court House of this county. A Copy. Teste, JOHN CONNELL, C. B. C.
NOTICE
THAT the subscribers are ready to receive and manufacture all kinds of grain agreeable to the terms hereafter mentioned, viz. Out of every fifty bushels of merchantable Wheat they will deliver ten barrels of Superfine Flour, and stand the inspection. All Flour manufactured at our mill will be delivered at the river without any charge. All other grain shall be particularly attended to. A generous price will be given in cash for merchantable Wheat and Flour-Barrels delivered at the mill.
THOMAS SWEARINGEN, DAVID BEATTY. August 5, 1803. [3m.]
THE subscriber respectfully informs the inhabitants of Shepherd's-Town and its vicinity, that he has commenced the WEAVING BUSINESS , in all its various branches in that place, nearly opposite Mr. Philip Shutt's Tavern, where all kinds of Weaving, such as Coverlids, Carpeting and Diaper, and all kinds of plain work, will be executed in the neatest and most durable manner, and hopes from the goodness of his work, to merit the encouragement of the public. JACOB WISEHART. May 15, 1803.
MARTINSBURG, Berkeley County, Virginia; Printed and published by JOHN ALBURTIS.
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