Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer (Martinsburg, Va.), 1805-01-25 00:00:00

Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer.
[No. 36 of VOLUME VI.]
FRIDAY, January 25, 1805.
[WHOLE No. 296.]
The Editor of the Intelligencer having a pressing demand for money, solicits those indebted to him for Advertisements, or Subscriptions, to make immediate payment.
December Court, 1804.
Berkeley County, ss. Barbara Helm, administratrix, and Jacob French, administrator of Martin Helm, deceased, Complainants, against
Mary Foland, widow and relict of George Foland, deceased, and Mary Foland, Rebecca Foland and Eleanor Foland, children and heirs at law of said George Foland, Defendants.
In CHANCERY.
THIS day came the Complainants by their Counsel, and it appearing to the Court that the Defendants are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth, it is ordered that the Defendants do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in March next, to answer the Complainants' bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer, and continued 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.
Attest, DAVID HUNTER, C. B. C.
Will be Sold,
On the 12th of March next, at the subscriber's, four miles from Martinsburg and three from Darkesville, the following Property, viz:— and Kitchen Furniture—Nine months credit will be given, the purchaser to give bond with approved security.—
Also, eight or ten likely young
Virginia-born SLAVES,
will be sold at the same time for Cash. Some Grain in the ground to be sold.— Sale to commence at 10 o'clock, A. M. when attendance will be paid by
SAMUEL DUNAWAY.
January 11, 1805.
FOR HIRE, TWO
Negro Girls,
One about fifteen and the other sixteen years old; they have both been accustomed to house-work, and one has for some time past been a cook. An employer in the country would be preferred. Inquire of the Printer.
January 11, 1805. (wtf)
Public Sale.
Owing to the absence of one of the Commissioners, the following Property was not sold on the 31st ult. as formerly advertised. It will positively be exposed to public sale on the time mentioned below.
PURSUANT to a decree of the County Court of Berkeley, in Chancery, in the case of David Dawson versus Daniel Royer, the subscribers will on Saturday the 2nd of February next, on the premises, proceed to sell at public auction to the highest bidder for ready money,
A Tract of Land,
lying in the County of Berkeley, on Sleepy Creek, containing two hundred and sixty seven acres, more or less, with all and singular its appurtenances, consisting among other things of a valuable Saw-Mill and Grist-Mill.
The sale will commence at 12 o'clock.
Valentine Duke, Wm. Alexander, Phil. C. Pendleton, } Commissioners.
January 11, 1805.
NOTICE.
ALL persons are hereby cautioned against cutting wood on, or carrying it away from the subscriber's plantation near Martinsburg, or from committing any other unlawful trespasses thereon, as he is determined to prosecute any person who may in future be found so offending.
GEORGE L. COFFENBERGER. January 11, 1805.
A List of Letters remaining in the Post Office, Shepherd's-Town, on the 1st of January, 1805, which if not taken out before the 1st of April next, will be sent to the General Post-Office as dead letters:
 B. John Broyley, Mrs. Cornelia Bright.  C. George Corral, Mr. Cobler; taylor.  D. Alexander Delrock.  E. Mrs. Ebb.  F. Frederick Folck.  G. Hezekiah Griffin, Jacob Gadwalt.  H. John Hutchison.  L. John Lehle, James Lickens, sen.  M. John M'Gregor, Cato Moore, Nicholas M'Intire.  N. Widow Nace.  P. John Pierce 2 letters, William Pussey 2 letters.  R. Robert Russell, Mr. Rickard, Van Rutherford, John Robinson, Rev. Stephen G. Roszell.  S. Stephen Shaw 2 letters, David Sigar, Michael Shappell, Thomas Sappington.  W. Doctor Edward O. Williams 2 letters, John Wallslager, William Worley, John Welsh 3 letters, Mary Walter, Cornelius Winecoop. 
N. B. Where no place of residence is specified, in or near Shepherd's-Town is to be understood.
NOTICE.
ANY person or persons having claims against the estate of Clement Pierce, deceased, are requested to bring them forward immediately, properly attested, that they may be discharged, as we are determined to have the estate settled in a very short time—Also, those that are in any manner indebted to said estate, are desired to come forward and make payment, as we are resolved to give no longer indulgence.
MARY PIERCE, Adm'r x. CLEMENT BANKS, Adm'r. Jefferson County, January 11, 1805.
To be Sold,
ON a credit of four years (by paying a small part of the purchase money in hand) or exchanged for Merchandise, that VALUABLE PROPERTY where the subscriber formerly lived, situate on Tuscarora creek, in the town of Martinsburg. It consists of a Lot of Ground on the corner of John and Water streets, on which is erected a large and commodious Brick House, 40 by 30 feet, two stories high, neatly finished; a Stone Stable; a Brick Smoke House, and an excellent Garden—there is also erected on this property a TAN YARD, well situated, with all necessary buildings, and water convenient.
I would also rent, for ten years, The Property on which I reside. A description of it is thought unnecessary, as it is presumed no person would wish to contract without first viewing the premises. I would also (if the renter would prefer it) sell him my stock of Leather, Hides, Tools and Bark.
I must, for the last time, Request those indebted to me, to make speedy payment.
I want to purchase Pork, Hay and Corn.
I have for sale, for cash or good paper, a large Horse, fit for saddle or draft, and have three Places on Back Creek I would exchange for property in town; also, Kentucky Lands, for Lands in this County.
JOHN OFFERRALL. Martinsburg, Dec. 14, 1804.
Lewis & Robert Willis, Have received at their Store, fronting the Court and Market Houses, a Fresh supply of Seasonable
Winter Goods,
Which added to their former stock, makes their assortment complete. They have also on hand a general supply of
Groceries and Liquors,
of the best quality—also, Country FLAX and Twilled BAGS, all of which they offer for sale on the most reasonable terms for CASH or COUNTRY PRODUCE.
For the encouragement already received they solicit their friends and customers to accept of their sincere thanks, and hope, by a continuation of strict attention to business, with a disposition to accommodate generally, to merit the patronage of a generous public. Martinsburg, December 7, 1804.
LANDS FOR SALE.
THE subscriber wishes to sell the Plantation whereon he now lives, situate on Back Creek, Berkeley County, 7 miles from Martinsburg and 15 from Bath, containing 333 acres of good strong Lime-stone Land, well watered, with at least 7 springs—150 acres are cleared and well enclosed, 8 acres of Meadow are made, and more Meadow land; the remainder of the tract is well covered with fine timber.—On the premises are a convenient Dwelling House, newly finished, Kitchen, a large Barn, Distillery, Fulling Mill, and some out houses, with a number of Fruit trees.—There is a good mill-seat, with a sufficiency of water, on this tract.
He will also sell one other tract of near Richardson's Ferry, containing 102 acres, 40 of which are cleared, the greatest part river bottom, the remainder of the Land is well timbered, and has a large sugar-camp on it—a small House is now built, and logs ready for raising a larger one. For terms apply to the subscriber.
WILLIAM SNODGRASS. Back Creek, June 22, 1804.
THE Subscriber returns his most grateful acknowledgments to his friends and the public for the encouragement he has experienced, and respectfully informs them that he has just received, and will constantly keep for sale at his Blacksmiths shop in the main street Martinsburg opposite to the Indian Chief Tavern, a very large and complete assortment of
BAR-IRON,
of the best quality, selected with care by himself from the Iron Works, and which he will dispose of on the most reduced terms. He continues as usual to carry on the Blacksmith's business in all its various branches, and flatters himself, that if good materials, manufactured in the most serviceable manner, together with the strictest attention to business, can secure the public favour, he shall not go unrewarded.
JOSEPH CHAMBERS. Martinsburg, December 14, 1804.
A Tan-Yard
To be rented for a term of years, situate on Apple-pye Ridge, in Frederick County, belonging to the estate of Samuel Sidwell, deceased—The Vats in good repair—a Bark-mill house, Currying Shop, and other conveniences—also, a quantity of good Bark, at the yard, will be sold to the lessee—Fifteen or twenty acres of Land, to be let with the yard, and immediate possession given. None need apply but such as can come well recommended for workmanship, morality and honesty, and who can give good security for performance of covenants. Terms may be known by applying to the subscribers living near the premises.
N. WHITE, SARAH SIDWELL, Guardians for the Orphans.
Doctor F. Albright,
From Germany,
RESPECTFULLY informs the inhabitants of Berkeley County, that he has removed to Martinsburg, where he intends to pursue the practice of
PHYSIC, SURGERY, &c.
He has followed the profession for upwards of seven years in different parts of the state of Pennsylvania, and, previous to his coming to the United States, in Germany, and has such testimonials of his skill as, he thinks, will be a sufficient recommendation to such as may stand in need of his attendance. He has rented a part of the house in which Mrs. Bready now lives, at the sign of the Indian Chief, in the Main Street, Martinsburg, where he may be consulted at any time.
December 7, 1804.
December 28, 1804.
Martinsburg, December 7, 1804.
Meminger & Cooper
Have received from Philadelphia their supply of
Fall Goods,
which added to those they had on hand, makes a handsome assortment.—They keep LIQUORS of the first quality—
Port, } Jamaica Spirits, Sherry, } French Brandy, Lisbon & } Peach Brandy, Malaga } Common Rum & Rye Whiskey.
Pine-Grove. Ten plate STOVES—ANDIRONS—KETTLES—POTS, CHANDLES, TEA KETTLES—SKILLETS and WAGGON BOXES.—The known superiority of these Castings, must induce those wishing to purchase, to give them a preference.—SHEET-IRON for Stove-pipes and doors.
Also, an assortment of best TEAS—Hyson, Young-Hyson, Hyson-Skin, Imperial and Bohea,
all of which they offer for sale for Cash, or Grain of any description.—Cash paid for Wheat or Rye delivered at Flagg's, Beeson's, Christy's or Hess's Mills.
Martinsburg, November 16, 1804.
LEGISLATURE OF VIRGINIA.
December 23.
Mr. Miller (Powhatan) from the committee of finance, made the following report:
The committee appointed to enquire into the revenue and expenditures of the last year, to ascertain how much of the public debt has been redeemed since the first of October, 1803, and to prepare an estimate of the expenses and resources of the ensuing year, have had those several subjects under their consideration, and beg leave to submit thereupon, the following report to the house—
First, On the subject of the revenue and expenditures of the last year, your committee discover, that the nett proceeds of the revenue of 1803, amounted to 299,789 dollars and 98 cents; the expenditures charged upon that revenue agreeably to the appropriation laws, amount to the sum of 331,249 dollars and 21 cents, leaving a deficiency of 31,249 dollars and 21 cents.
Secondly, Relative to the amount which has been redeemed of the public debt, since the first day of October, 1803, your committee state, that on account of unappropriated land, certificate loans and revenue taxes, due prior to 1798, the sum of 2349 dollars and 35 cents, has been paid since that period: the representatives of Beaumarchais have received, from the treasury, during the last year, the sum of 57,820 dollars and 20 cents.
Thirdly, Your committee beg leave further to report the following estimate of the expenses of the government, from the 30th of Sept. 1804, to the 1st of Oct.

tober, 1805, including debts payable in that period.
   Dolls. cts.     Expenses of General Assembly 46,332   Officers of Civil government 60,060   Officers of militia 3,400   Contingent fund 12,000   Criminal charges, including expense of guards 40,500   Slaves executed 3,000   Slaves transported 2,900   Lunatic Hospital 5,500   Pensioners 5,750   Guards in the city of Richmond 15,382   To complete the manufactory of arms, including arrearages 15,000   Expense of the operations of the manufactory of arms, including the officers' salaries 40,000   Removing criminals to the penitentiary and their confinement therein 10,550   Public warehouses for the inspection of tobacco, including the expense necessary to complete the James river canal warehouse 5,500   Public services of clerks of district courts 1,600   For principal and interest due those who paid money into the treasury on account of British debts 23,709 50   For interest on public debt registered 5,450 42   Debt due Duncan Rose's executors, by a decree of the court of appeals 8,021 84   Do. to L. A. Pauley 5,177 41   Do. Executors of Tucker 17,684 35   First instalment on the state's shares in the bank of Virginia 30,000   State shares in Appomattox canal company 625   Expense of election of senators and delegates to congress 400   Expense of the election of President and Vice-President 1,142 88   Commissioners of the revenue 12,960   Expense for collecting & preserving public ordnance 1,000   Expense of clearing Holstein river 200 50   Total amount of expenses 373,885 35   Your committee further report the following as the revenue of the commonwealth to meet the foregoing expenditures—   Nett amount of tax on land, lots and other property 274,594 17   Amount of surplus on tobacco 19,574 57   Nett tax on law process 3,206 31   Do. Register's fees 2,413 93   Interest on shares in the James river canal company 6,000   305,788 98   To which add arrearages on taxes the first of Oct. last 200,000   Total amount 505,788 98  
Notwithstanding the amount of this last species of revenue, which if entirely collected, would discharge the public debt, experience has demonstrated, that from a want of energy in our laws, or from a disposition in the legislature to indulge delinquents, the payments into the treasury from this source are both small and irregular. Your committee, guided in their opinion by past events, cannot therefore calculate the revenue from this source at more than 30,000 dollars which
Dolls. Cts. added to 305,788 98 30,000 335,788 98
Will make the sum of 335,788 98 The money in the treasury on the first day of October, 1804, amounted to 124,000 dollars, and is subject to the payment of the expense of the present year; but as on the first day of Oct. 1805, the same sum must be supposed to exist in the treasury, subject to the payment of the expenses of 1805, the nett and actual revenue of the year commencing on the first of October, 1804, and terminating on the 30th Sept. 1805, amounts to the sum of 335,788 98 The expenses agreeably to the estimates of this committee, as stated above, will amount to 373,885 35
So that it appears the expenses of the next year will exceed the revenue of the same
38,096
In preparing the foregoing estimates, your committee have proceeded with great deliberation, yet knowing from the intricacy of the subjects to which their attention has been called, their liability to err, they earnestly invite the observation of every member of this house to each item of their report.
Impressed however, with the opinion, that the estimates made by them are correct, and that none of the expenses enumerated can be avoided with propriety; believing that every government should apportion its revenue to its necessary expenditures; and that when the latter exceed the former, ruin must ultimately result; viewing the present prosperous situation of their fellow-citizens, at peace with all the great nations of the world, subjected to no unusual requisitions to support the measures of the federal government, receiving for the various productions of the earth, the fairest prices, and calculating too upon that patriotism which has always induced the people of Virginia on the one hand to oppose with every constitutional energy oppressive measures, and on the other to submit cheerfully to new burthens, where new burthens were requisite:
Your committee cannot conclude their report without recommending to the house, that the taxes should be increased 12 1-2 per cent. Such an increase of the revenue of the Commonwealth will be commensurate to the excess of our expenditures.
RICHMOND, January 9. BANK OF VIRGINIA.
On Saturday the following preamble and resolution were laid before the house of delegates: "Whereas it has been suggested, that it would be proper for this General Assembly, to instruct the Treasurer of this Commonwealth as to the principles which should govern him in the vote, he is about to give for the state in the election of Bank Directors:
Be it resolved, that it is unnecessary and inexpedient to give that officer specific instructions as to the manner in which he shall exercise any of the qualities of his office.
This resolution was lost. Nays 87—Ayes 64.
The expediency of instructing the treasurer being thus previously determined; the following resolution was carried, with the preceding preamble annexed to it:
Whereas it has been, &c. &c. Be it resolved, that the Treasurer be and he is hereby instructed to use his utmost influence in the next election of Directors of the Bank of Virginia, and its branches, to procure a complete preponderance of persons of sound republican principles. Carried Ayes 135—Nays 11.
The following resolution was then submitted;
Resolved, that in order to obtain this preponderance, the treasurer be instructed to support the appointment of ten republicans as Directors to manage the affairs of the Bank at Richmond: also ten republicans as Directors for each of the Branch Banks, at Petersburg and Norfolk, and at least nine republicans as Directors for the Bank at Fredericksburg. Carried, Ayes 124—Nays 14.
Introduction of Slaves into Virginia.
The law of 1785 is the last law which has been passed by our Legislature, for regulating the introduction of Slaves into this state. According to that law, no man has a right to import any slave from Africa, or any of the West-India islands, for any cause whatever: nor has he a right to bring any slaves from any of the other states into Virginia, "with an intention of selling them." But it is still the privilege of an inhabitant of the state, to bring into it any slave whom he may acquire in any other state by descent , by marriage , or by demise : and it is still the privilege of an inhabitant of any other state to remove into this state, with all the slaves which he may own, on the condition that none of them should have "been imported from Africa or any of the West-India Islands, since the first day of November, 1778." Such is the law of Virginia, as it now stands.
During the present session of the legislature a proposition has been made to alter this law, and to prevent slaves being brought into the commonwealth, although they may have been acquired in any other state by descent , marriage , or demise , and although they should belong to a citizen of any other state who wishes to remove from it and become an inhabitant of Virginia.
Should the bill pass in its present form, and its provisions be rigorously executed, a great and effectual barrier will be at once established against the further introduction of slaves into the commonwealth. According to the contemplated system, no slave can pass the limits of Virginia who is not a resident of it, on the first of July next, unless indeed he should come from the county of Alexandria in the territory of Columbia, or unless he should accompany his master in the capacity of a waiting servant, and even in that character he is not to remain a whole twelve-month upon our soil.
No man who recollects the real and relative situation of our Commonwealth, can disapprove of the provisions and policy of the contemplated law. Within the limits of Virginia there already exist too many of that melancholy race of men, whose fate we may deplore, but cannot redress. The number is already too great; whether we consider the repose of the state, or the industry of its citizens; and if it cannot diminish, it ought not at least to augment the evil, or to view with indifference the prospect of an increasing multitude. At the present time, however, the policy of a sister state has multiplied the chances of an extended population, and our own rational apprehensions. S. Carolina, by opening her ports to all the negroes which are imported from Africa and the West-Indies, threatens to pour a new tide of population upon the surrounding states: and who can say whether the market of her own state, of Georgia, N. Carolina and the western states being once supplied, that we ourselves may not see them pouring in upon us the miserable victims of their inhuman traffic. Already has their infernal industry displayed an unparalleled zeal, and collected victims from every market of slaves. Examine the Charleston papers, and you will find their columns continually blackened and disgraced by advertisements of auctions of miserable negroes.—
The "Times" of December 21st, which is now before me exhibits on its very first column not less than four advertisements of slaves to be sold; some are Gold-Coast slaves, some Windward slaves, others Congo Negroes, and the fourth completes the cruel farce by displaying a title. Whilst such abundant cargoes are hawked about the streets of Charleston and advertised in its public prints, is there no danger, that the depreciated value of this property should occasion their owners to go in search of some more distant and favourable market, and that Virginia as well as the surrounding states should partake of the dishonourable traffic? Yet these importations are daily increasing; and it is yet uncertain whether the present legislature of South Carolina will have the enlightened policy of arresting the traffic. On the 8th of last month a motion was made to prohibit it, and was lost by a majority of one only; 16 being for it and 17 against it; and two members were absent. It is true, a resolution was agreed to in the house of representatives by a considerable majority on a subsequent day, the 14th December, but it is said in a private letter from Columbia that the session is too far advanced for the Senate to resume its deliberations on that subject.
Thus will the merchants of South Carolina have another twelve-month at least to swell their imports and their coffers; and who can say how many slaves in that time will not cross the boundary of Virginia? Is it not then a wise policy for our legislature at once to arrest their inroads, and stop every legal avenue thro' which the way speculator may attempt to introduce them? to announce the law that no expedient whatever shall sanctify the visitation? that no plea of meditated removal should serve the inhabitant of another state, and no plea of descent, marriage or devise , should screen a Virginian from the penalties of the law, whose forms he professes to observe, whilst he violates its spirit? In fact it is not politic and just to adopt the substantial provisions of the following bill, which passed the house of delegates on Thursday, Ayes 102, Nays 50; and which has been sent to the Senate for their concurrence?
A Bill to prevent Slaves being brought into this Commonwealth.
Be it enacted, That slaves which shall hereafter be brought within this Commonwealth and kept therein one whole year together, or so long at different times, as shall amount to one year, the owner of any such slave being of full age, shall forfeit all right and claim to such slave, which shall absolutely vest in the
overseers of the poor of any county or corporation, who shall apprehend such slave, in trust for the poor of the said county. Every slave who shall so become vested in the overseers of the poor, shall be by them sold by public auction, at the court house of the county, on some court day, for ready money, which shall be applied towards lessening the poor rate for such county.
Every person hereafter bringing slaves into this commonwealth, contrary to this act, shall forfeit and pay the sum of 400 dollars, for every slave so sold or bought; half of which forfeiture shall be to the use of him or them that will sue for the same, and the other half to the use of the commonwealth, to be recovered by action of debt or information, in any court of record: Provided always, and it is to be understood , That nothing contained in this act shall be so construed, as to deprive a person who may come within the commonwealth, with fixing his residence therein, of any servant or servants he may bring with him for attendance; and Provided also , that this act shall not be so construed as to repeal an act passed at the last session, entitled "An act authorising the removal of slaves from the county of Alexandria in the district of Columbia, into this commonwealth."
Any slave who hath been or hereafter shall be brought into this state, contrary to law, or who shall be passing through this state by land or water, who may commit a capital crime, and be tried and executed therefor within this commonwealth, shall not be paid for out of the public treasury; nor shall any slave be paid for out of the public treasury, who shall be convicted and executed for the commission of a crime, in the perpetration of which, the owner of such slave, shall, in the opinion of the court before whom such slave shall be tried, be either a principal or accessory before the fact.
And be it further enacted, That every overseer of the poor within this commonwealth, shall, in addition to the oath now prescribed by law take the following: "I, A. B. do solemnly swear (or affirm, as the case may be) that I will, to the utmost of my power, enforce all laws to prevent the further introduction of slaves into this commonwealth: So
And be it further enacted, That in any action or prosecution by the overseers of the poor in virtue of this act, if they shall be cast, they shall not be liable to pay any costs out of their individual estates, but the costs shall be paid out of the levy imposed by the overseers of the poor on the tithables within their jurisdiction.
All and every act and acts, clause or clauses of acts, containing any thing within the purview of this act, shall be, and the same are hereby repealed.
This act shall commence and be in force from and after the first day of July next.
MARTINSBURG, January 25.
Post-Master General. —We have heard that this well drilled pioneer of democracy has either resigned or been turned out of office—We can hardly believe the latter to be the case, unless Mr. Jefferson should now consider that his friends have obtained their "just share" of the loaves and fishes, and that the "state of things" has arrived, "when the only questions concerning a candidate shall be, is he honest? is he capable?" &c. But if we are to form any idea of the future from the past, we can have but little hope that this will be the case. Indeed we have none at all. We can therefore, hardly believe that Mr. Granger is deranged, for while our administration intend to pursue the system of "political intolerance" which they have hitherto pursued, we are confident, that were they to seek through the whole U. States, they would not find a person better calculated to carry into effect their base and nefarious projects. He is a thorough bred disciple of the new school, servile to superiors and insolent to inferiors—one for whom nothing is too base—devoid of all feeling,—of which he has given abundant instances, in his dismissal from office of men who stood firm to their country at a time when his patron fled to the mountains and he was, in the cradle. [Fred. T. Herald.]
"Better late than never."—The gunboat system , it would seem, is becoming very unpopular at the seat of government. A bolder measure is about to be adopted. The public are soon to be astonished with an appropriation for building SEVENTY-FOUR, No. 1. [Ibid.]

From the Balance. The hand organist. —One evening last summer, a little Italian visited our streets with a fine hand-organ. His music drew after him a considerable concourse of boys, who testified their approbation of his skill, by frequently exclaiming, "what a capital player!" The little foreigner shrugged up his shoulders, and remarked, in broken English, to his companion "dese foolish American think me make de music, when me only turn de veels."—At length an arch boy, who, it appears, had taken a dislike to all foreigners, stepped softly behind the organist (for he carried his organ on his back) and crowded the barrel a little out of its wonted course, when jars, discord and confusion instantly ensued; and the enraged Italian exclaimed, "De dam boys stop de veels!"—"Wheels! vociferated an hundred voices," "so Mr. Nittallag (for this was the organist's name, which being spelled backwards makes very good English) all this fine music is made by the turning of wheels." Laughing and jeering on the one side, and applause and encouragement on the other immediately succeeded; and the boys soon fell to wrangling about the poor Italian. On the one side, they contended that the music was delightful—that the tunes were played finely—that every note was struck accurately—that this was all owing to the great skill of the organist, who had been taught that art at home, but had come to this country for the sole purpose of charming the Americans with his music. On the other side, it was admitted that the music was good; but it was contended that the man who carried the organ on his back, and turned the crank, deserved no credit for it—that the notes and tones were governed by curious internal machinery, of the formation of which the Italian was ignorant—that the man who made the organ was indeed an artist of great skill; but that it had now passed into the hands of an inexperienced adventurer, who played upon it for mere speculation; who was an enemy of the inventor, and who, by his blunders, was in a fair way of ruining the machine.
I cannot help thinking of this poor Italian and his organ whenever I hear the democrats boast and brag of the financial skill of Mr. Gallatin. Every body knows that Gen. Hamilton planned, formed foreigner now ostentatiously bears on his back. Gallatin turns the crank and makes fine music; and a crowd follows at his heels, hallooing, "What an excellent player! What a sweet musician." If a federalist happens to throw a stumbling block in his way, he complains that he "stops de veels." Thus he goes blundering on; and the consequence will probably be, that he will make his fortune, and render the organ useless.
On the 19th ult. in the house of representatives of the state of Ohio, leave was given to bring in a bill for changing the names of the counties of Hamilton, Adams and Ross.
We expect shortly to hear of leave given in the house of representatives of the United States to bring in a bill to alter the name of the capital of the United States. It must be a sore thing to the author of the letters to Massie and Paine, and to his minions, as often as they look upon the back of a letter or newspaper, to meet the name of Washington.
A letter has been received from a missionary in China, addressed to the superior elder of foreign missionaries at Paris, which states that the Catholic religion daily makes great progress in that empire; but that there is great want of new evangelic apostles from Europe. In the course of the last year, these Catholic missionaries baptised in one province 4999 children.
During the late distressing fire at St. Thomas (says a late Norfolk Newspaper) but few lives were lost. A Mr. COLIN, of immense property, distracted by his loss, threw himself into the flames and perished; a faithful and affectionate servant immediately followed the dreadful example of his master.
Extract of a letter from Washington, dated the 17th January, 1805.
"Advices from the Mediterranean, about twenty days later than O'Brien's letter, informs us, that our fleet is in Syracuse except a frigate off Tripoli, and no further active operations will be attempted till April. Nothing is said of our prisoners, except that they continue in health."
The Methodist Society in New-York, have shewn an example worthy of imitation.
423 dollars have been collected in their churches for the benefit of their Free School.
GENERAL HAMILTON.
In addition to the particulars we have already given respecting this gentleman, we subjoin the following, furnished us by a friend of General Hamilton, who possesses a narrative of his life, written by the General himself: This sketch may be relied on as correct; and as a cloud of obscurity has hitherto hung over the parentage of Hamilton, it will be gratifying to his friends:
"General Hamilton's grand father, Alexander Hamilton, Esq. of Grange, in Ayreshire, married Elizabeth Pollok, daughter of sir Robert Pollok, in Rensrewshire, by whom he had a very numerous family. The General's father, James Hamilton, being the fourth son, was obliged to seek his fortune in the West-Indies, where the General was born, in the island of St. Vincent's. His mother was an American lady, and to her relations at New-York, he was sent at the age of sixteen, for his education."
[Farmer's Museum.]
From Vincennes we learn, that Governor Morrison during the preceding month, signed at St. Louis a treaty with the chiefs of the Sac and Fox tribes of Indians, by which a territory containing 80,000 square miles, or 51,200,000 acres has been ceded to the United States. A great portion of the land is said to be first-rate. The eastwardly line begins at the mouth of the Illinois and runs a considerable distance up that river. The northwardly line runs across the Mississippi to the Missouri, and the westwardly down the little river. The Mississippi runs about six hundred miles through this country. Great credit is said to be due governor Harrison for the skill with which he managed the negotiation.
Persian Wisdom.
In the treasury of one of the kings of Persia, was found a vase with the following lines inlaid in gold. One cannot but smile at the turn, in which is an equal proportion of philosophy and humour.—"He who has no wealth, has no credit;—he who has not an obedient wife, has no repose;—he who has no offspring has no supporters;—and he who has none of those—lives free from care."
WASHINGTON, January 9.
A letter from an officer on board the President, dated Syracuse harbour, Sept. 28, states the following facts, which are too interesting, too illustrative of the high heroism of our seamen, and too honourable to the memory of the deceased to be withheld from the public.
"I wrote you from Gibraltar the 13th August, and from Malta the 6th inst. since which we have been off Tripoli, and arrived here two days since. Two days previous to our arriving off Tripoli, a boat was filled with a hundred barrels of powder started in close, and three hundred shells; the command was given to our friend Somers; who had with him lieutenants Wadsworth and Israel, with about ten men, his orders were to get in as near the town and batteries as possible, and put fire to the trains; he had with him a small boat to effect his escape from the harbour, off which was capt. Stewart, in the Syren, waiting for him. When we arrived off Tripoli we were informed he got well in and set fire to the trains, but by some accident it was supposed, the train communicated to the dry powder, before they got off a sufficient distance from the vessel. But by an arrival here last night of a vessel from Malta, the captain of whom was at Tripoli at the time of the explosion, he informs that capt. Somers had got well in, when two gun boats full of men were sent to board him, which they effected, one hundred Tripolitans being on board his boat, he found he must fall into their hands or blow himself up; he chose the latter, and with his own hands put the match to the powder, which instantly dashed to pieces the boats, and every person in them. About one hundred shells fell into the town and castle; at this instant there was the greatest consternation every where, and with 200 men I believe the castle might have been taken."
Among the brave fellows that thus ended their days, and laid a well founded claim to glory, were capt. Somers, of Jersey, lieutenant Wadsworth, of Massachusetts, and midshipman Israel, of Maryland—whose names have been stated before, but which are now stated
with more precision to prevent mistakes. The vessel blown up was a lugger, of but little value, taken from the enemy.
BALLAD
On the Death of Lieutenants Somers, Wadsworth, and their Gallant Seamen off Tripoli. MOURN, mourn the glorious brave! Who gave themselves to death! Their limbs bestrew the wave, The sky receives their breath.
'Twas Somers and his crew, By gallant Preble sent; Resolv'd to make those rue, Whose souls can ne'er relent. With shells and powder fill'd, They steer'd their destined way; The foe, in battle skill'd, Bore down their course to stay.
Two gallant vessels held, Our lugger boarded then; Twice fifty men they told, Brave Somers told but ten.
"Disdain the captive chain," The gallant Somers cries "Now fire the sleeping train, And blow them to the skies."
Our men expect the blast, Wave high their hats in air; The pirates stand aghast, With horror and despair!
"Huzza," brave Wadsworth cried; "Our countrymen will know, How merrily we died, T'avenge them on the foe."
High in the clouds up cast, The vessels three were blown: And dreadful was the blast, That shook the guilty town.
Twice fifty pirates bold, Sent shrieking in the air! This tale, whenever told Shall make our foes despair.
Mourn, mourn the glorious brave! Who gave themselves to death; Their limbs bestrew the wave, The sky receives their breath.
The subscriber will sell an advantageous terms to the purchaser, all his stock of
GOODS
on hand,
Which, if not disposed of before the 16th day of February next, he will then offer at public sale.
He will also sell;
A well enclosed LOT, fronting on Back Street, on which there is a small Dwelling House under cover, and a good Stable—two-thirds of the Lot is set in Grass, and the remainder well manured and cultivated as a Garden.
JAMES ANDERSON.
Martinsburg, January 25, 1805.
J. ANDERSON requests ALL those indebted to him to make immediate payment, as no longer indulgence can possibly be given.
NOTICE!
THE subscriber being determined to settle up his outstanding accounts, requests those indebted to him to call and pay off their bills, or give their notes for the amount. Those who fail to comply, need expect no indulgence.
THOMAS PATTERSON.
Martinsburg, January 25, 1805.
To be Let,
BETWEEN this and the eighth day of February next, at the late dwelling plantation of Angus M'Donald, deceased, on Potomack river, about ten miles below Old-Town, for one or more years, a Tract of Land, consisting of about 55 acres of good bottom and about 140 acres of upland, or second bottom, cleared, with three good Sugar Camps—a large proportion of the upland is sowed down in Wheat and Rye; if it is not rented before the 8th day of February, it will on that day be let to the highest bidder. Also, on the same day and at the same place, SEVEN SLAVES, to hire for one year.
DANIEL FETTER, Adm'r.
January 25, 1805.
VALUABLE PROPERTY,
For Sale or to be Rented.
A HOUSE and LOT, situate in Charles-Town, Jefferson County, near the Court-House and adjoining the Public-Square. The Building is of frame neatly weather-boarded and painted white, two stories high, three rooms on the lower floor and four on the upper; and all handsomely finished; a large Kitchen, Meat-House, and convenient Stable; in front of the House a spacious yard handsomely ornamented with Lombardy Poplars and other trees, and in part enclosed by an excellent stone wall. Extraordinary labour has been bestowed on the Garden, about the one half of it has been dug to the depth of three feet, all the rocks taken out, filled up again with earth, and completely enclosed with a stone wall. This Property is in itself well calculated to suit either a private family, or one who wishes to keep a House of Public Entertainment, its situation in this respect is not equalled by any in the County, and if kept by a genteel person must command at least an equal share of the public business in this place.
Also to be sold,
On the first day of next month, a variety of Medical and other Books—also, a quantity of Household Furniture, consisting of Tables, Sideboards, Book-Case and Desk, Bureau, Chairs, China Ware, a Set of Tea Spoons and Table Spoons, a ten-plate Stove, and Kitchen Furniture, with a number of articles unnecessary to enumerate. The sale will begin precisely at ten o'clock, when the conditions of the sale will be made known, and due attendance given by
ALEXANDER SANDERSON.
Charles-Town, January 25, 1805.
NOTICE!
ALL persons indebted to the subscriber, either by bond, note, or open account, are requested to come forward and settle their respective dues, on or before the first day of April next, otherwise they will be put into the hands of an Attorney at Law for collection.—No longer indulgence can or will be given after the first day of April next.
JAMES TOOLE.
Darkesville, January 28, 1805.
FOR SALE,
A PLANTATION, containing about 180 acres, about 100 of which are cleared; there is a convenient Dwelling House and Kitchen and a good Barn on the premises; near the House is a Well thirty feet deep, which never goes dry when kept clean; on one part of the Plantation there is a large and excellent Spring.—The Land is of a superior quality; it lies on the road leading from Martinsburg to Boyd's Ferry, and is about six miles from the former place.—If it is not sold before the first day of April next, it will be rented for one year. For terms apply on the premises, or to the subscriber in Martinsburg.
IGNATIUS PRICE.
January 25, 1805.
To be Sold,
ONE House and Lot, No. 26, in the Main Street, Shepherd's-Town, in front 69 feet, and 206 back to the alley. Likewise, one Out Lot, corner to Lot No. 8, containing 4 acres 153 poles, under good fence. Any person wishing to purchase said property, by applying to Mr. Ebborts, tavern keeper in said town, will be shewn the Lots and boundaries. The House and Lot will be sold separate from the Out Lot if the purchasers choose it. The terms will be made known by applying to the subscriber, living at the Sulphur Spring, Berkeley County.
JOSEPH MINGHINI.
January 25, 1805.
CAME to the plantation of the subscriber (Sulphur Spring on Opekon Creek) on the 20th instant, one dark bay MARE, and one bright bay HORSE, newly shod all round. The owner may have them again by proving property and paying charges.
JOSEPH MINGHINI.
January 25, 1805.

W I N T E R.
HE comes from Zembla's ice-enfetter'd shore; To claim dominion o'er the circling year; Hark! how the winds in horrid concert roar, And bid the plains chill WINTER's livery wear.
Now with the flock the shepherd quits the plain Soon whiten'd over with a brighter hue; Home to his cottage hies the happy swain, And bids awhile his little field adieu.
Hush'd is the note that bade the ploughman hail The trembling lustre o'er the morning broke; Now, echo only answers in the vale To the hind's whistle, or the woodman's stroke.
The moon so late that wak'd the song of love, And cheer'd our mazy windings on the green, But seldom shines—and when she lights the grove, 'Tis but to shew the horrors of the scene.
The wood-note, wafted on the western breeze, Has ceased to vibrate o'er my listening ear— No sound salutes me, save from yonder trees, The rustling, wither'd remnants of the year;
Save, that behind yon valley's rugged brow, Oft thro' the welkin, at the break of morn, (Rous'd by the fleeting footsteps on the mow,) The hound's responsive to the shrill-ton'd horn.
The leaf-dismantled grove, the snow top'd hill, The uncouth elm, and thorn neglected high, The naked forest and the frozen rill— Present a cheerless prospect to the eye.
These are thy terrors—to thy sway we bow Dread WINTER! to thy piercing, barren blast, SPRING's blushing garlands, SUMMER's ardent glow, And MELLOW AUTUMN ; all must yield at last.
Are then the vernal honours but the spoil Of barren blasts? extinct by WINTER's reign? Hush the rude thought—'tis only for a while To sleep, and, renovated, rise again.
N O T I C E.
THE subscriber being extremely anxious to close the business finally of the old concern of James S. Lane, & Co. earnestly requests all those indebted to said concern, to discharge their respective balances on or before the first day of April next, as he is positively determined (without respect to persons) to put all bonds, notes and accounts, which remain unpaid on that day, into the hands of an Attorney at Law. It is now upwards of fifteen months since the dissolution of the partnership, and no longer indulgence can or will be given, after the first day of April next.
He will receive Tobacco, Flour, Corn, Wheat, Rye, Oats and Flax-Seed in payment, which will prevent the common excuse, the want of money. JAMES S. LANE. Shepherd's-Town, } January 18, 1805. }
TAKEN up by the subscriber on the 23rd of November last, a sorrel Horse, with both hind feet white, about fifteen hands high, is blind in the right eye, between 13 and 14 years old, is a natural trotter, shod before, has never been docked—Appraised to 30 dollars. The owner is desired to prove property, pay charges and take him away. SIMON MOON. Middle Creek, Berkeley } County, January 18, 1805. }
N O T I C E.
BY virtue of a deed of trust, to us executed by Matthew Whiting , we shall proceed to sell at public auction, at the Mansion house of the late William Henshaw , deceased, on the 28th day of March next, for cash, one Negro boy named Prince , the property of the said Whiting . Due attendance will be given by
ADAM S. HENSHAW, WASHINGTON HENSHAW. Berkeley County, January 18, 1805.
The subscriber has just received in addition to his former stock of Fresh Goods, a large and extensive assortment of
FALL and WINTER
G O O D S.
All of which will be sold on the lowest terms possible for Cash; or on a liberal credit, to such of his customers, who have, or will, pay off their former accounts.
JAMES FAULKNER. Martinsburg, November 16, 1804.
SADDLE BAGS LOST.
LOST, either in Martinsburg, or on the road leading from thence to Garrards-Town , a pair of black leather SADDLE-BAGS, a little worn, containing two calf-skins, with the pattern of a pair of shoes cut off of each. Any person who may find and return them to the subscriber, living near Garrards-Town , or to Mr. J. Alburris , in Martinsburg, shall be generously rewarded. DAVID RIPPY. December 28, 1804.
To hire for one year, two young
Negro Men,
that have been accustomed to plantation work. For terms apply to the subscriber living near Martinsburg. EDWARD TABB. December 28, 1804.
The last Notice
IS hereby given to those persons indebted to the estate of Joseph Park , deceased, that if their several accounts and obligations are not paid up by the 15th of March next, they will be put into the hands of an Attorney for collection, without respect to persons—and all those who have any demands against the estate, are requested to bring them in for payment to
WILLIAM WILSON, Acting Administrator. Prospect-Hill, November 30, 1804.
English Education.
IT appearing to be the wish of my neighbours, and former patrons, that my Academy at this place should not be discontinued, as I had intended after the present year, at least for a season, I have determined to pursue the business of instruction again the ensuing year; and hereby give notice, that the School will be opened on the first day of February next, for the reception of boarders, and a few day scholars: And I request all persons who wish to send their children, particularly those who intend to board them, to enter them on that day, and will thank them also, to inform me of their intention, as early from this date, as possible, that I may be able to form a judgment of what provision it will be necessary to make. Board, the same as formerly, and likewise Tuition, except some branches of Needle work, and Painting, should they be required to be taught. CHRISTOPHER COLLINS. Mount Zoar, Jefferson } County, Dec. 21, 1804. }
FOR SALE, A
Negro Woman,
twenty-seven years old, good at house and out-work, with her two children, one six and the other two years of age, both boys. JONAS HOOVER. December 25, 1804.
Dr. J. P. Harris
Has just received, in addition to a very large and extensive assortment of Drugs, Medicine, & Paints, a considerable quantity of West-India Fruit, such as ORANGES, LEMONS and RAISONS, and Confection of almost every kind. He has also on hand a quantity of the best PERUVIAN BARK.
He earnestly requests all who are indebted to him, to come forward and discharge their accounts. Those who fail to do so, by the 1st of January next, need expect no further indulgence.
To be Rented,
That eligible stand for a Tavern, in which the subscriber now lives, situate in the town of Martinsburg, cornering on King and Queen streets and next the Market-House.—This property consists of a very large and convenient House, with a great number of lodging and other rooms, and good dry cellars under it—a good Kitchen, a Stable large enough to hold fifty horses, a Granary, and an excellent Shed and other necessary buildings—one Lot of Ground well enclosed, and a Garden equal to any in Martinsburg. This property has been occupied as a place of public entertainment for more than twenty years, and is as well calculated for a Tavern as any other stand in the County. As the subscriber is determined to leave Martinsburg, he will let the above property to a person who would be likely to keep a good house, on very advantageous terms.—Possession may be had the 1st of March next.
ABRAHAM GORRELL. November 30, 1804.
ALL persons indebted to the subscriber, by bond, note, or book account, are requested to come in by the 1st of March next, and discharge what may be due.—As he is positively determined to close all his accounts by that time, no person need look for further indulgence.
ABRAHAM GORRELL. November 30, 1804.
An Overseer.
WANTED, as an Overseer and Cropper, a young man who can some well recommended for his industry and good morals. Apply to the subscriber living near Martinsburg.
EDWARD TABB. January 4, 1805.
A Miller.
WANTED immediately, a MILLER to attend a Merchant Mill. One without a family will be preferred. Inquire of the Printer. January 4, 1805.
Patterson's Old MILL.
THE subscriber respectfully informs his customers and the public, that he has got the above Mill in complete order for grinding, and that he will stand accountable for the inspection of all Superfine Flour manufactured at it.
ROBERT CHRISTY. January 4, 1805.
N O T I C E.
THE public will please to take notice, that it is not in my power to call on the different persons indebted to me, without great inconvenience in regard to my business, I have therefore appointed Gustavus Clements to call on all those in any manner indebted to me—and he is fully authorised to settle my accounts up to the present date. Every person who will pay off their accounts, will be entitled to the usual credit.
LUKE PENTONY. Martinsburg, January 4, 1805.
EDWARD MARQUAM.
CABINET MAKER,
RETURNS his sincere thanks to the public for the great encouragement he has met with since he commenced business in Shepherd's-Town ; and as he intends continuing his business in said town, in a frame house nearly opposite to Mr. John Baker's , has provided himself with a sufficient stock of Mahogany, Walnut, &c. He begs leave to assure those who may favour him with their custom, that nothing on his part shall be wanting to merit their approbation. Having acquired his profession in Europe, and carried on business in Baltimore for a considerable time, he flatters himself that he will be able to give general satisfaction: He manufactures in the neatest manner, and on the newest and most approved plans, all kinds of Cabinet work, such as Secretaries, Bureaus, Bedsteads, Sophas, Easy Chairs, Heart-back, ditto, &c. &c. all kinds of Window and Bed Cornices, and all kinds of Carving, Fluting and Fret-work; also, Electrifying Machines, suitable for Physicians or private families.
Shepherd's-Town, Dec. 21, 1804.
Winter Goods and Groceries.
THE SUBSCRIBER Has just received and finished opening, (part from Philadelphia and part from Baltimore,) a very large supply of
Choice Winter Goods and Groceries,
Which, in addition to his former stock, makes his assortment more complete than ever, consisting of almost every article in the Dry Goods and Grocery line, too numerous to particularise—all which he begs leave to offer his friends and the public in general, at the most reduced prices for CASH or COUNTRY PRODUCE, or on the usual credit to punctual customers.
WARRANTED Bolting Cloths,
Superfine, Common and Midling, of the first quality, for sale on the usual terms.
N. B. He offers the highest price in Cash, for Wheat, Rye, Corn, Oats, or Flax-Seed.
With the greatest esteem, He remains the public's ob't. and humbl. serv't. PHILIP NADEBOUSCH. Martinsburg, January 11, 1805.
The subscriber has just received, and always intends keeping for sale, a number of Silver
WATCHES,
of various kinds and prices. He has also for sale, A great variety of WATCH CHAINS, SEALS and KETS. REES BRANSON. Martinsburg, 4th 1st month, 1805.
CASH Given for clean Linen and Cotton RAGS, At the Office of the INTELLIGENCER.
The following BLANKS, printed with NEW and ELEGANT TYPE, are always kept for sale at this Office: DEEDS, Common BONDS, Apprentices INDENTURES, Promissory NOTES, &c. &c. &c.
MARTINSBURG, Berkeley County, Virginia; Printed and published by JOHN ALBURTIS.
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