Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer (Martinsburg, Va.), 1804-07-06 00:00:00

Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer.
[No. 13 OF VOLUME VI.]
FRIDAY, July 6, 1804.
[WHOLE NO. 275.]
NEW BOOKS.
J. ALBURTIS,
Has just received from the City of Philadelphia, and has now for sale,
an assortment of BOOKS and STATIONARY, warranted at the Philadelphia and Baltimore retail prices;
Consisting in part of:
A Brief Retrospect of the eighteenth century, in two elegant octavo volumes, containing a sketch of the Revolutions and improvements in Science, Arts, and Literature, during that period.
Public Characters containing memoirs of Charles J. Fox, William Pitt, Dr. Erasmus Darwin, Henry Dundas, Dr. John Wolcott, William Herschel, Marquis Cornwallis, Joseph Priestly, Mr. D'Israeli, Lord Nelson, Gilbert Wakefield, Earl St. Vincent, Robert Southey, Wm. Godwin, William Cowper, Warren Hastings, Sir Ralph Abercrombie, Dr. James Gregory, Dr. William Mavor, Lord Grenville, Duke of Bridge Water, Thomas Jefferson, Bushrod Washington, Edmund Randolph, Dr. Hugh Blair, Sir Joseph Banks, Henry Adlington, John Horn Tooke, General Bowles, Count Rumford, Dr. James Beattie, Dr. Samuel L. Mitchell, Dr. Jenner, General Ira Allen, Earl Stanhope, Mr. Curran, &c.
Temple of Nature, a new Poetical work by Dr. Darwin, with superb plates.
Letters of Junius, Massillon's Sermons.
Literary Magazine, Nos. 123 and 4.
Sturms Reflections for every day in the year.
Antient and Modern Europe.
Tucker's Blackstone.
Wilson's Egypt.
Domestic Encyclopedia, in 5 volumes,
Select British Classics, in 38 volumes,
with 76 elegant engravings.
AN account of Travels into the interior of Southern Africa, in the years 1797 and 1798, including observations on the Geology and Geography of the Southern part of that Continent; the natural history of such objects as occurred in the Animal, Vegetable, and Mineral kingdoms; and sketches on the Physical and Moral Characters of the various tribes of inhabitants surrounding the settlement of the Cape of Good Hope. To which is annexed, a description of the present state, population and produce of that extensive colony; with a Map, constructed entirely from actual observations, made in the course of the Travels.—By John Barrow.
Wortman's Political Enquiry, and the Liberty of the Press.
The History of the British Empire, from the year 1765 to the end of 1783, containing an Impartial History of the Origin, Progress and Termination of the American Revolution, in two large octavo volumes, with elegant likenesses of Washington and Franklin.
An Essay on the causes of the variety of Complexion and Figure in the Human Species.
Addison's Evidences of the Christian Religion.
Debates on the Louisiana Treaty.
D'Israeli's Poems.
Ten Volumes of "Select Novels."
Spectator, Don Quixote, Abbess,
Nocturnal Visit, Jane Talbot, Emmeline,
Don Raphael, Maid of Bristol,
Chains of the heart, Review, House to be sold, and Mrs. Wiggins.
Bibles, Testaments, Baltimore collection of Hymns, for the use of the Methodist Church, Dilworth's and Webster's Spelling Books, Gunter's Scales, Cases of Mathematical Instruments—Large and Small hand Copies for the use of Schools, Workman's Arithmetic, adapted to the commerce of the United States, Young Man's Companion.
Art of Speaking.
American Preceptor.
Esop's Fables.
A great variety of CHAP BOOKS.
Common Writing, thick Post, and Letter Paper,
Wafers and Sealing Wax,
Red and Black Ink-Powder,
Ink-Sand, Quills, &c. &c. &c.
Martinsburg, June 2, 1804.
Spring Goods.
THE subscriber returns thanks to his customers generally for their encouragement heretofore. He likewise informs them that he has just opened a very handsome & well-chosen assortment of
Dry goods and groceries,
Suitable for the present and approaching season, with which he flatters himself he will be able to accommodate his customers, and the public generally, on as good terms as any. He remains their most obedient and humble servant,
JEREMIAH EVANS.
Martinsburg, May 18, 1804.
FOR SALE,
A TRACT OF LAND containing 245 acres, in the county of Berkeley, about 5 miles from Martinsburg, whereon Thomas Tuckerman now lives; about 145 acres are cleared and under good fences, and in excellent order for farming. This farm is strong limestone land, lies very level, and is very productive.—There are on the premises a snug Dwelling House, an excellent Kitchen built of hewed logs, with a good stone chimney; a stone milk house two stories high with a good joint shingle cover well painted, by the side of a Well of excellent water with a pump in it, a good Barn with a Granary, corn Cribs, Stables, &c. under the same roof; there is also an Orchard of excellent Peaches, Apples of choice winter and summer Fruit, Cherries, Plums and Damsons. The land will be shewn by Mr. William Pendleton, adjoining the premises, and the terms known by applying at Bath to
NICHOLAS ORRICK.
April 6, 1804.
[t.f.]
EARTHEN WARE MANUFACTORY,
Near the head of Dry Run and four and an half miles from Martinsburg.
THE subscriber respectfully informs the public, that he has now got his POTTERY in complete order, and has on hands a very good assortment of excellent ware, and means to keep a constant supply.—It will be much to the advantage of purchasers of this commodity to call on him, as he can sell ware at a cheaper rate than it can be bought at a distance. A considerable reduction will be made to those who purchase by the quantity to sell again.
This being the only establishment of the kind in Berkeley County, and the ware made at it, of as good, perhaps a better quality, and at a lower price, than that made at a distance, he hopes that the efforts he is making to accommodate the people of this County, will not go unrewarded.
CYRUS FARR.
May 11, 1804.
ALL persons are hereby cautioned against throwing down the fences of the plantation whereon the subscriber now lives—the plantation that formerly belonged to John Martin, now the property of John Fryatt, and the tract of land belonging to Adam Aldridge, (all which places are now in my possession) from passing through the enclosures thereof, on any pretence whatever, without my permission, or committing any other trespass thereon, as I am positively determined to prosecute to the utmost extent of the law, every person so offending.
GEORGE HORN.
Berkeley County, June 22, 1804.
J. ALBURTIS,
Has just received from R. Lee, & Co.
New-York.
A very large and general supply of their
much-approved of PATENT
MEDICINES,
Which will be constantly kept for sale at
his Printing-Office.
July 1, 1804,
From the Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
The fate of the late proposition in Congress, for a change in our government, is at length decided. The consent of a single state was wanting to make it a part of our constitution, and the consent of that state has been obtained. After calmly attending to the history of this project, for the destruction of an invaluable feature in our national compact, who can doubt that our country stands on the precipice of ruin, and that our deluded citizens are prepared to submit to that state of degradation and slavery, of which they have long been warned, and from which the patriots of America have long endeavoured to save them? Hurred on by party madness, and implicitly devoted to the daring views of their favoured chief, they seem determined to submit to every inroad of despotism; calmly and servilely to endure every species of insult and injury. In vain were the resplendent talents of a Buler, a Tracy, and a Griswold exerted in opposition to a measure so fraught with mischief and danger—so destructive to the rights and sovereignty of the smaller states. It was emphatically the favourite bantering "of the man of the people!" and to gratify his wishes, the legislatures of many of those smaller states—men, who ought to have been their guardians and protectors, shamefully surrendered their rights and independence. Repentance now comes too late—the blow is struck—the constitution has received its death-wound—"The collected wisdom" of a majority of the states have stamped the measure with their approbation; it has become a part of that instrument, which we all have sworn to support; it will remain an eternal monument of the blindness and folly of our countrymen.
Let it be remembered, however, that the real friends of our country—the small but patriotic band of federalists in Congress, were not the authors or supporters of this disastrous project. Though feeble in numbers, they were powerful in talents, and those talents were nobly (but alas! unsuccessfully) exerted, to avert the deadly stab thus insidiously aimed at the once admired, but now seemingly forgotten charter of our rights. The day must arrive, when, the many of our countrymen, who have been deluded by demagogues, into a support of this measure, will recollect with gratitude the bold and manly stand which was made in Congress, in opposition to the measure. On that day, the services and zeal of those few of the democrats, who, upon this question, dared to release themselves from the trammels of party, and to speak the disquietude and alarms with which the iniquitous attempt had filled their bosoms, must be remembered with joy, by many of its present supporters. The name of BUTLER, will sound sweetly to the ears of his countrymen; Americans will recount with pride, his patriotic efforts to ward off destruction from their land—him they will produce as an illustrious example of worth and talents—of him they will say, the influence of power could not intimidate, party zeal could not swerve from that path, which duty and patriotism pointed out—Not content with having done his endeavours to prevent the adoption of the measure by Congress, as soon as the blindness and rage of party had secured to it success in that body, he directed his attention to the legislature of that state, whose chosen representative he was, and in a strain of indignant eloquence, and many reasoning presented to their views, the disasters, miseries and horrors, consequent upon its final ratification.—That effort, however, proved unsuccessful; the warning voice was not heard; state rights and state sovereignty, when put in competition with the designs of our Executive Chief, were deemed unworthy of regard; the tears of the patriot shed over the fallen liberties of his country; the impressive language of truth and argument were of no avail, when republicans were taught to believe that this measure was the test by which their republicanism was to be tried; their devotion to their Lord and Master to be established.
The success of the scheme however, has not impaired the force of the reason-
ing of the Senator, and cannot close our eyes against the dangers which he has unfolded to our view. His letter to the governor of South Carolina, will yet be patiently read, and carefully studied by the people, and in that letter, as in a faithful mirror, they will see the wicked views, and alarming designs of their rulers.
After having mentioned the many evils, with which the projected alteration of our government, even at the most suspicious moment for its adoption must be fraught, he discloses additional reasons against its ratification at this period.—
"I had not been long in Senate since my last election, before I perceived a combination among certain large states, unfair in itself and dangerous in its consequences, to the rights of other states; they hold meetings to decide what shall take place, and prevail in the Senate."
"Into this combination they have drawn two or three of the small states, and by this combination nothing is suffered to come fairly before the Senate, that is not brought forward by one of the party, or has not the previous sanction." Gracious God! And is it possible, that a disclosure made, by a leading member of the party, will not strike terror and alarm in the minds of the people? Can it be believed that in America, whose citizens boast of being the friends of liberty, and who affect to prize above all earthly blessings the independence and freedom in the attainment of which, the best blood of our countrymen was shed, combinations formed for the aggrandizement of the few, by the destruction of the many can be tamely submitted to? Can the spirit of our countrymen be sunk so low? Are those noble sentiments of liberty, that generous love of freedom which once glowed in their bosoms to be entirely extinguished? Or do they mean shamefully to indulge in a criminal apathy, until the threatened danger approaches more near, and the schemes for the destruction of their rights are more matured. Let them remember that they have already slumbered too long; that the dearest privileges of freemen have been wrested from them; that the little portion of their rights which still remain is every day diminished, and that if they do not quickly arouse from their fatal lethargy, they will soon learn that their exertions would be vain, ruin, disaster, and misery will quickly overtake them, and fruitless will be any efforts they can make to save their country, and their posterity from the grasp of tyranny and destruction.
ADAMSON.
WASHINGTON CITY, June 8.
On Saturday last arrived in this city the BARON HUMBOLDT accompanied by two of his fellow travellers in South America, and by Dr. Fothergill, of Bath, (England) Dr. Woodhouse, Dr. Colin, and Mr. Peale of Philadelphia. The Baron Humboldt is a distinguished philosopher of Prussia, of which country he is a native. Animated by the wide field for research presented by the New World, he about six years ago under the auspices of the King of Prussia, and with facilities to intercourse afforded by the monarchy of Spain, exchanged the ease and enjoyments of his own country for the hardships and perils of a climate to which he had been entirely a stranger. Since that period he has been actively engaged in exploring the interior of South America; in making himself acquainted with the manners of the inhabitants, their numbers and their political economy; in making astronomical observations, for which he was provided with the best instruments; in examining the animal and vegetable kingdoms; and in becoming acquainted, from personal observation, with the mountains, volcanoes and mines, so numerous scattered over the country. He has had the singular good fortune of having endured, for a considerable length of time, a degree of heat, in which the mercury stood 105 degrees, without experiencing one day's sickness; and of passing through a greater variety of climates than are to be found in any other quarter of the globe.—Among his proudest trophies is the having gained a higher eminence of the Chimbaraso (itself by far the highest mountain in the world) than had ever before been reached by natives or foreigners. He is about

returning to Europe to publish the result of his researches, which we have no doubt will not only give new views of a large portion of South America, but likewise rescue the accounts of that region from the fiction and incorrectness with which they are at present enveloped.
We are pleased to add that the citizens of Washington, and especially the President, fully impressed with the great and disinterested services of the Baron, have, by their attentions, paid his talents the respect to which they are so eminently entitled.
LATEST FROM EUROPE.
LONDON, April 28.
The celebrated Mr. Necker, formerly minister of finance in France, died on the 9th of last month at Geneva, at an advanced age.
May 6.
The First Consul is stated to have recently declared in a circle of private friends that he was glad to find Moreau is not so culpable as it was first supposed.
To countenance the shallow tale of Pichegru having been guilty of suicide, an order has been issued, that the prisoners of the Temple shall be unremittingly guarded, in the apartments of Moreau, Georges, &c. five gens d'armes are stationed night and day. Thuriot, a brother-in-law of the infamous Danton, and a favorite agent of Robespierre, is the person to whom the examination of prisoners in the Temple is confided.
Private letters from Paris assert that a message has been sent to the senate upon the subject of declaring the sovereign power hereditary in the family of Bonaparte—Upon the demise of Bonaparte the son of Louis will be his successor in the Empire of the Gauls; and should he not be of age when that affair happens, Joseph or Louis will be declared regent. Such at least is the rumor contained in private letters.
The first act of the consul, after the assumption of his new dignity, will it is added be to pardon Moreau, and send him to pass the remainder of his life at the Mauritius.
NEW-YORK, June 25.
Captain Taylor, of the Columbia, arrived at this port, in 53 days from Lisbon, informs that Lord Nelson is certainly dead, and that the vessels in the harbour of Lisbon wore their colours half mast high, as mourning for that event, two days previous to his sailing.
He also states as a report current, on the change at that place, that the king of Naples and the Royal Family had been arrested by order of the First Consul.
By the arrival of the Oliver Elsworth, in 48 days from Liverpool, London papers of the 10th of May are received at the office of the Morning Chronicle. These papers contain a circular letter of Lord Hawkesbury to the diplomatic characters at London, which may be termed a Manifesto of the British Government in reply to the charge of endeavouring to procure the assassination of the First Consul.
A commercial treaty between Russia and America, on terms highly favourable to the latter, is stated to be on the eve of conclusion.
The Traveller of the 2d of May, says, "Mr. Addington's administration draws very near to a dissolution, and we understand that he has himself communicated to all his friends both in and out of office, his determination to retire. His Majesty is said to have received the information with considerable regret, and to have acceded to a new arrangement of ministers with difficulty. There is not one of Mr. Addington's principal colleagues, not even, we believe the Lord Chancellor, or Lord Hawkesbury, who will retain his situation. Mr. Tierney has, we can state with confidence, given in his resignation. The only thing decidedly fixed is, that Mr. Pitt is to be restored to his former supremacy in power and in influence. We are inclined to think that several days will elapse before any new system of administration can be completed. The new Secretaries of State will in all probability, be Mr. Fox for the foreign, and Lord Grenville for the home department."
A letter from Cadiz, of the 26th of April, contains the following interesting news. We have seen the original, and know it to be from a respectable quarter.
"I am apprehensive this country and Portugal will not long remain neutral. There is a serious misunderstanding between them and the Court in London. The British minister at Madrid no long-
er appears at Court, and is waiting the result of his complaints, which he has forwarded to England. Sweden, Denmark, and Russia are in coalition against France, in consequence, it is said of a discovery that the threatened invasion of England was only held up to view in order to obtain a favorable opportunity of going against those powers."
ALEXANDRIA, July 2.
Late from LISBON.
Captain Carew, of the brig Neptune of this port, in 30 days from Lisbon, came up from his vessel yesterday, and has obligingly furnished us with the following information:
The American Consul at Lisbon, Mr. Jarvis, had received letters from Mr. Livingston at Paris, announcing that Bonaparte had been proclaimed Emperor of the Gauls , that the French Minister had received official information of that event, in consequence of which Lisbon was illuminated, and Te Deum sung in all the Churches, to attend which all the foreign Ministers and Consuls had been invited, and none refused except the English Consul.
A report had prevailed there a few days, said to have been brought by a New England Captain, that Admiral Nelson was dead, but it had been contradicted.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Tripoli to his friend in Paris, announcing the destruction of the United States frigate Philadelphia.
"On the 16th of February, we despatched from the town (Tripoli) two vessels, but both so disguised, as to prevent our discovering of what nation they were. The smallest having the appearance of a merchant vessel, boldly entered the port at half past 9 in the evening; and having taken some disguised Turks on board, they requested, in the language of the country, of those in the Philadelphia, to suffer them to anchor alongside, which was immediately granted, and even assistance afforded in bringing the vessel to her moorings. No sooner was this effected, than an hundred well armed Americans leaped on board, cutting down every one who opposed them, when the more prudent saved themselves by leaping into the sea, and swimming on shore. Almost instantaneously the frigate was in a blaze, and the small vessel again clear out of the port. The enterprize was conducted with so much expedition, that the object was effected before orders could be given by the Bey, although he saw the burning from the window of his palace. Nothing, I am told, can be compared to his unavailing anger; in order however, to spend his rage upon some object, he has ordered an additional portion of labour to the fore mast men of the Philadelphia, and the officers are so closely guarded, that even communication by writing is interdicted them. Were it not for his hopes of a heavy ransom, they would most assuredly experience some more distressing marks of his displeasure."
Extract of a letter from a gentleman at Scituate, in the county of Norfolk (Mass.) to his friend in Boston, dated June 6, 1804.
"On Monday last, between the hours of eleven and twelve A. M. we experienced a small shower, accompanied with considerable thunder and lightning. Previous to the shower, when the clouds had not much collected, and the thunder rolled only at a distance, we were alarmed with a sudden and tremendous peal, which seemed to burst upon the house over our heads. Most of the family were extremely agitated, and my little daughter was fainting. After attending to her a few minutes, I went out, expecting to discover some effects of lightning. I examined the house and out buildings, but made no discovery. Soon, however, I cast my eyes toward the little thicket of houses near the meeting house, where I observed a collection of people, in apparent commotion. Apprehensive that some person might be injured, but unwilling to leave home, on account of the situation of some of the family, I sent a boy to make enquiry. He returned with the information that Mr. Lewis Johnson was struck with lightning, and supposed to be dead. I immediately ran to the place where he was, the distance being between 40 and 50 rods; on my arrival, was told that he was dead. I found that they had actually closed his eyes, and, as usual, were preparing to put on a bandage to support his jaw, which was fallen. They had sent for Dr. Adams, but he had not arrived. Recollecting to have seen an account of the efficacy of cold water, when applied to persons apparently killed with
lightning, I caused a similar application to be made, which succeeded beyond my most sanguine expectations. A bucket of water was thrown upon him; it was repeated; he soon exhibited signs of life and began to gasp. At this moment the Doctor arrived and opened a vein in his arm. The application of cold water was still continued, and not less than six buckets were poured upon him. Symptoms of returning life increased. In about half an hour he spoke; and in an hour walked, with assistance, into the house. Complaining of extreme chilliness, he was wrapped in flannel, and laid on a bed. From the moment of his resuscitation he was exercised with violent pains in his breast, back and limbs, and particularly in his joints. These pains continued without intermission, during the day and following night. But being again bled, and taking cooling physic, the pains on Tuesday morning, began to abate, and have since continued gradually to decrease. He is now in a state of convalescence, though extremely feeble and not entirely free from pain. The hair on the back part of his head was considerably singed, his skin in several places burnt, the shoe on his left foot rent in pieces; but his clothes received no injury."
"From the facts above stated, it appears, that the copious application of cold water was the means, in the hand of Divine Providence, of rescuing Mr. Johnson from a premature grave, restoring to his family their head and support, and to society a useful member."
EXTRAORDINARY ANTIDOTE
To the bite of a Rattle Snake.
Benjamin Alder, who lives near Sharks River, Monmouth County, New Jersey, was bitten the second of May last, by a Rattle Snake with three rattles, as he was stooping down to pick up some chips. The Snake fastened its fangs in his finger until he lifted it near three feet from the ground—The wound bled, and in a few minutes began to swell and pain him up to his elbow. He went to a place where bricks had been made and mixed some of the clay with his urine, and applied it to the wound. In half an hour the pain ceased, and he has not suffered any further inconvenience from it.
(Tren. Pap.)
CHARLESTON, June 15.
Capt. Torrey, of the pilot boat sch'r Virginia, arrived here last night, from Savannah. In his passage from this port to St. Jago de Cuba, he was boarded off the West Caicos, by a French privateer, (name unknown, the captain refusing to give either his or that of his vessel)—who brought him to anchor, broke open the hatch, hoisted out the cargo, and otherwise ransacked the vessel, sent for his papers, and broke open all his letters; the officer on board then proceeded to plunder the cargo of the following articles: one barrel of beef, one barrel of pork, two cases of gin, and a ham; saying, in an insulting manner, "The Lord knows when you'll get paid for these, for we don't"—and then permitted him to proceed. The two succeeding days proving calm, he made but little way; and on the third day he was again brought too by a French privateer, called the Petite Estelle, Capt. Almand, of Martinique, shewing English colours, who sent on board a boat with five armed men, and took possession of the Virginia, sending Capt. Torrey and mate on board the privateer, paying no attention to the papers whatever, but saying that he wanted just such a vessel for a privateer, as his own did not sail fast enough; and that she was a very good prize for him.
He had all that time a schooner and a sloop in company, which had also been captured. They proceeded with the Virginia to the Spanish island of Porto Rico, and came to an anchor on the 29th of April in the bay of Meariguay, where the Virginia's cargo without even the shadow of legal process, was landed during the course of the two following nights, and the schooner before Capt. T. left the island, was fitted out as a privateer. Capt. Torrey and his people were turned ashore in a strange country, without a dollar, nor any means, but such as chance or humanity offered, of procuring subsistence, or of returning to America; being so totally destitute of money he was unable to get away his people, and with difficulty procured for himself a passage up to St. Thomas, in a small smuggler, where he had nearly died of sickness contracted by ill treatment on board the privateer; captain T. was afterwards so fortunate as to obtain a passage gratis, to Havana, and again from thence to Savannah, in Georgia. His crew he believes, are still in
Porto Rico, without the means of returning, or of communicating with their friends and families.
We have been informed, that on the 4th inst. a negro man was sent down into col. Johnson's salt well, at Grant's Lick on Licking River, for the purpose of bringing up a bucket which had fallen from the rope. Finding a light necessary, a candle was let down to him, when the air in the well immediately took fire, and the flame ascended ten or twelve feet above the mouth of the well. After the fire was extinguished, the Negro was taken up, burnt in a most shocking manner, and it is supposed that he cannot long survive this unhappy accident. The air in the well it is believed, consisted of a mixture of Hydrogenous gas with Atmospheric air. The Fire damp , well known to miners, takes place in the same way—Great quantities of Sulphurated Hydrogenous gas are continually arising from many of our salt wells and springs.
MARTINSBURG, July 6.
Capt. Masters arrived at Salem from the Mediterranean, informs that the French Toulon fleet was really out, and had been seen by the British fleet under Lord Nelson, who had not been able to bring them to action, and the French consisted of eight sail of the line, and the British only seven; and that the French possessed the determination of their fleet to meet the British, after they had evaded them long enough to get their men under good discipline.—We think, however, the British force in the Mediterranean is stronger than here stated.
Capt. Masters was informed by the lieutenant of a British ship, by whom he was boarded, that the greater part of the men belonging to the Philadelphia frigate, had made a representation to Admiral Nelson, from Tripoli, that they were really British subjects, and solicited to be received on board his fleet as such, in order to be released from their present bondage: and that it was expected the Admiral would attend to their request.
Capt. Masters spoke a Danish vessel, direct from Tripoli, the master of which informed him, that added to the impression which the destruction of the Philadelphia frigate had made upon the Tripolitans, they were now greatly alarmed by a report that prevailed among them, that, besides the frigates, Commodore Preble had 17 gun boats under his command, cruising against them. Such a report must serve to restrain the barbarians in port, and of course increase the security of our commerce.
From the prompt and vigorous measures which Commodore Preble has hitherto adopted in the Mediterranean, and from the preparations he is said to have been making for hostile measures, we may expect to hear of some bold stroke being struck against Tripoli; and probably, by co-operation with the brother of the reigning Bey, who is in arms to support his claims to the government, the power of the present enemy of the United States may be overturned.
[Salem Gaz.]
From a New-York Paper.
We are informed, that the commanders of the French frigates Cybele and Didon, express themselves ready to leave the port, and engage the Cambrian and Boston British frigates, if they can be assured that they shall not be attacked by other vessels.
No formal communication is as yet understood to have passed between them, but from the appearance of things, and the interference of friends, there is much probability that it will come to a fight.
The British frigates continue in what is termed the Horse-shoe below the narrows, but within the Hook. The French vessels are up near the city.—The Cambrian is commanded by Capt. Bradley, the Boston by Capt. Douglass, both gallant and capable officers. The Didon is commanded by Capt. Brouard, an officer reputed of much courage and skill; and the Cybele by Capt. Sennes, whose bravery has been particularly distinguished. It is stated that he has had three vessels sunk under him. It may be therefore presumed, that if an engagement does take place, it will be no child's play.
From the Kentucky Gazette of June 12.
On Saturday evening last twelve Chiefs, deputed from the Osage Nation of Indians, and two boys, arrived in this

town on their way to the City of Washington, on a visit to the President of the United States. It is said that the object of their visit is to enter into a treaty with the United States, with whom they are desirous to be on friendly terms. Their towns are situated upwards of 500 miles up the Missouri, on the Osage river. The tribe consists of about fifteen hundred warriors, who live in two settlements, at no great distance from each other. They are of a gigantic stature, being all (the men) above six feet in height, and well proportioned. They are represented as a ferocious people, who wish to be at war with all the other tribes of Indians. On their passage down the Missouri, five of their party were killed by the Sacquias and Renard tribe of Indians. Several others returned from St. Louis, having fallen sick.
M. Chouteau, a French gentleman of the first respectability, and a citizen of Louisiana and who has for a number of years had the exclusive privilege of trading with the Osages, has been induced by Capt. Lewis to accompany them. There are also in company, several young French gentlemen, who intend applying to be admitted in the military academy.
The party left St. Louis the 17th ult. at which time Captains Lewis and Clark were there, and would leave it the 19th, on their tour to explore Louisiana. Three men who had been for three years hunting in that country, and whose knowledge of the different tribes of Indians extended a considerable distance, have been engaged to go with Captain Lewis as guides. Those hunters relate, that during their excursions they saw an Indian woman, who had been taken prisoner from a nation who live on the shores of the Pacific ocean.
M. Chouteau carries with him to the President, a toad or frog of a very curious species—its form is that of a land tortoise, very flat, covered with scales, of a dark grey colour, a short tail, and a head formed like that of a buffalo, and is ornamented with six horns. It lived four months in the possession of M. Chouteau, without taking any other nourishment than a little water, which was given to it from time to time.
This species of frog is frequently found in the prairies within the territories of the Osage nation. They live in association with a species of ground squirrel and a species of snake. Those associations occupy an area of from one to two acres of ground—from the surface are a number of holes, which communicate with their subterranean habitations. It is kept free from dust or grass by the squirrels who brush it with their tails—they are of a brown colour, slender made, and very active. They frequently play among themselves, on the surface, keeping centinels. As soon as any person appears the watch gives the signal, and they all instantly disappear. The snakes do not move until they perceive the object themselves. The frogs being of a slow indolent disposition, are easily taken.
More Salt Mountains. —In our paper of to-day, under the Kentucky head, our readers will find a curious and amusing account, of a coalition of Squirrels, Frogs and Snakes, lately discovered in Louisiana. We do not suppose that any man in the United States except Mr. Jefferson will be weak enough, to credit for a moment this incredible story. But we think Mr. Chouteau who pretends to have made the discovery, or at least is the first to disclose it, may claim some merit for the ingenuity of his invention, and the fertility of his fancy, which could bring together and unite in social and playful harmony, three species of animals so different in their kind and so discordant in their nature as squirrels, frogs and snakes. Had not the account been originally published in a paper decidedly democratic, we should have looked upon it as the production of some mischievous Federalist, ridiculing the strange Louisiana salt mountain tales of Mr. Jefferson. But Mr. Chouteau appears to know his man, and to be determined to make Mr. Jefferson believe the greatest absurdity that the wildest imagination ever invented. Nor shall we be at all surprised if the united kingdom of squirrels, frogs and snakes make a distinguished figure, in the next message to Congress, when, it is expected, that Mr. Jefferson will fully disclose all the discoveries that Capt. Lewis shall make, in that wonderful country, Louisiana.
[Frederick-Town Herald.]
For the serious consideration of those whom it may concern.
Extract from a speech of Mr. Madison (now secretary of state) in the convention of Virginia which ratified the federal constitution.
“On a candid examination of history, we shall find that turbulence, violence and abuse of power, by the majority trampling on the rights of the minority, have produced factions and commotions; which in republics, have more frequently than any other cause produced Despotism. If we go over the whole history of ancient and modern republics, we shall find their destruction to have generally resulted from those causes. If we consider the peculiar situation of the United States, and what are the resources of that diversity of sentiments which pervades its inhabitants, we shall find great danger that the same causes may terminate here in the same fatal effects which they produced in those republics.”
See Virg. Debates vol. I. page 93.
“Mad world—mad kings—mad composition.” Shakspear's King John.
The system of terror and murderous tyranny of Robespierre are renewed in France, and the best blood of that country is now to be shed by that monster who rules it, without having even the rights of a native. After the innumerable abominations which the world has seen him commit, who can be foolish enough to expect from him either mercy or justice. Were he even to do one virtuous act, after what he has done, who would be stupid or mad enough to attribute it to anything but policy? The late outrages of Bonaparte are not only wicked, but we think impolitic as respects himself. If the French people have not lost all the gallantry that once distinguished them—if that lively sense of honour and heroism which at one time made them ride foremost in the ring of glory, be not utterly extinguished by the ferocious murderous tyrannies under which they have for so many years groaned, they will not much longer bear such unheard of insult and oppression from the Corsican. They must, they will resent it. They will sweep him into his original nothingness. Is it possible that that army which, whatever was the principle on which they fought, never flagged from their duty as soldiers, is it possible that they will tamely look on and see their Moreau, and so many other brave officers, who have a thousand times led them on to victory, murdered by the usurper? Is it possible that they will not see in that most foul deed, the extinction of the trial by jury, a determined deliberate design to shut justice out, and let in ruthless murder? They must all see it, and if they do not crush the author of such wrongs, they have lost all sense of liberty, virtue and honour:—They are in hearts and souls slaves and cowards if they do not make of him an example so signal as to deter forever ambitious villains from attempting to usurp despotic power over a people and rob them of their rights.
What shall be said of the incursion into the Electorate of Baden, and seizing by violence and force the Duke D'Enghein living in sanctuary there? What shall be said of the summary, and unjust trial and condemnation of that illustrious personage? What of the threatened incursion into the Duchy of Holstein, the territory of Denmark, against whom he has not even a pretext of quarrel? Why this—that if England should fail of being able to arrest his wicked progress, or the people and army do not bring him to condign punishment, all Europe will be trampled upon in detail; and with the fleets and armies of the countries he has subdued, this country will be trampled upon, and dragged at the chariot wheels of the Corsican.
All this while the Kings of Europe look tamely on, and sneaking like rats and mice, look forth from their holes, and, trembling, behold him twisting the rope for their necks, or, to use the words of Burke, “Measuring them by their eye, and fitting to their size the slider of their guillotine.” Contemplating with grief and sorrow this forlorn state of humanity—the bold oppressor's wrongs, the slavish submission of the country he rules, not with a rod of iron, but with a rod of scorpions, and, above all, the cowardice, the dastardly tameness, and the mistaken policy of the continental powers of Europe, we are almost tempted at times to believe that it is the Almighty who for his own all wise and unfathomable purposes has smitten them on the head, and willed to resign them up to the bloody hands of the universal butcher. Can Kings hope again to be venerated as Kings, when they so far sink below the ordinary level of mankind? No!—The most fanatical monarchist must despise the name in such hands—and must own that the most despicable creature that can be imagined of the human race, is a King who has parted with
the Majesty and spirit which should accompany his office. [Charleston Courier.]
Comparison of the English, Scotch and Irish, residents in London.
The love of the Englishman though often intense is commonly influenced by some secondary consideration, such as riches, convenience, or the benefit of a respectable connexion. The North Briton loves a bonnie lassie dearly, and his affection is not diminished by wealth; while the Hibernian though often reproached as a fortune hunter, generally loves his mistress for her beauty and accomplishments.
The friendship of the Englishman is cordial and consistent; the Scotchman is also a sincere friend: the friendship of the Irishman though more fervid, is like the blaze of a taper, too often liable to be extinguished by the first gust of his anger.
In religion, the Englishman is as systematic as in the regulation of his business, the Scotchman is still more strict in performing the duties of his faith; and the Irishman, who loves God and his neighbour as well as either is seldom solicitous to appear religious.
In literature as in commerce, the Englishman has a large capital which he improves to the greater advantage; the Scotchman, who derives part of his intellectual wealth from others, as it were by inheritance, applies the rich bequest of Homer, Virgil, and other illustrious ancients, to his own use with propriety; but he rather lives on the interest than increases the stock. On the contrary, the Irishman inherits but little from the ancients. His literary wealth consists in the rich but unrefined ore of his own genius, with which he adventures to almost every part of the globe, and is often unsuccessful though sometimes his bullion is coined into current money.
For solid learning, sound philosophy, and the happiest flights of the epic and the dramatic muse, the English may hazard a competition with any other nation. The Scotch literati, with less claim to originality, successfully pursue the useful researches of divinity, history and criticism; while the Irish, without either the extensive knowledge of the former, or the discriminating sagacity of the latter, often excel in genuine wit, ironical humour which commands irresistibility, and that pathos of sensibility which melts the heart. In support of this assertion England has produced a Newton, a Milton, and a Shakespeare; Scotland can boast of a Blair, a Robertson, and a Beattie; and Ireland, as a proof of the justice of her pretensions, can bring forward a Swift, a Goldsmith, and a Sterne.
With respect to pride, the Englishman glories in the superiority of his country in wealth, trade, and civilization; and his opinion is confirmed by beholding people from all nations in London. The ambition of the North Briton is cherished by his learning and the antiquity of his family; and the pride of the Irishman is generally confined, to his own endowments, the beauty of his mistress or wife, or the accomplishments of his friend.
RELIGION.
On the excellency of Religion, thus writes that great and good man, Gen. Washington:
“Or all the dispositions and habits that lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are two indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism, who should labour to subvert these great pillars of human happiness—These firm props of men and citizens. The mere politician, with the pious man ought to respect and cherish them. A volume could not trace all their connections with private and public felicity. Let it be simply asked, where is the security for property, for reputation, or for life, if the sense of religious obligation desert the oaths, which are instruments of investigation in the courts of justice? And let us with caution indulge the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion.—Whatever may be conceded to the influence of refined education of minds of a peculiar structure; reason and experience both forbid us to expect that national morality can prevail, in exclusion of religious principles.”
TO JOSEPH ADAMSON.
IT was with considerable surprise I observed your advertisement of my son, after knowing, as I did, what was the inducement he had to quit your employ. After what you have done, I think it my duty, to make the treatment he received public, as well to defend
the reputation of my son against your indecent advertisement, as to caution all persons, who might otherwise be placed in my situation, from having any thing to do with so strange a character as you are. It is a fact, that can be proven, that for the whole time my son was with you, he behaved himself in a decent, orderly manner, and devoted the whole of his time, with the greatest diligence, to your service and interest; but, notwithstanding all this, your unreasonable and unhappy disposition would not let you be satisfied, but you were continually complaining that he did not do enough.—On the boy's remonstrating, you would frequently get into an outrageous fit, and in the most indecent language, utter the vilest abuse against him. After enduring such conduct as this for a considerable time, the lad complained to me that he could stand it no longer—I advised him to stay with you if possible—and on my talking with yourself on the subject, you promised to behave in a more circumspect manner, and that you would not let your violent temper carry you to such lengths as it had done. But this promise was of no avail, for in a short time after, your irritable temper becoming inflamed, you seized on an add, and damaging the boy, bid him begone, or you would “cut his d—d soul out, and never to enter your shop again or you would put him to death.” I ask pardon of the public for repeating your diabolical expressions, but it was necessary to do so, to shew your deformity.
I deem it unnecessary to say more on this disagreeable subject, or to trouble the public with any further reflections, as I am determined to institute a suit against you for your improper conduct.
I regret that I have been obliged to make this statement; it is grating to my feelings; but the vindication of my son's character demanded it of me.
BENSON LACKETY.
Martinsburg, July 6, 1804.
More Fresh Goods.
The subscriber has just received, and is now opening, another supply of SUMMER and FALL
GOODS.
Which in addition to his former stock, makes his assortment very complete, and well worthy the attention of those who may need such articles as he has for sale, both for cheapness and quality:
Among which are, assorted
Boultng Cloths,
Nos. 7, 6, 5, 4, and 3,
Those are of the first rate, and warranted good: the subscriber has formed a connection with an Importing House in Baltimore, who are always to keep his assortment complete; those who live at a distance and may want good Boultng Cloths will never be disappointed in coming here for them; the price is as low as in any inland town on this continent.
N. B. The subscriber also takes leave to inform the public, that his mill is now in complete order for the reception of Grain: He solicits the custom of those who can from convenience send him their grinding.
The highest price, as usual, given for Wheat, Rye and Corn delivered at his mill.
With the greatest esteem, He begs leave to subscribe himself, The public's ob't. & humbl. serv't. PHILIP NADENBousch.
Martinsburg, July 6, 1804.
FOR SALE,
A MILL SEAT, in Berkeley County, situated on Opequon Creek, within 100 poles of Potomac River, with as much land as will answer for the mill-house and other necessary buildings; this Mill Seat must be considered, by all persons acquainted with it, to be of more value than any other in the county, from the great sufficiency of water and many other conveniences attending it, grain may be brought to the place by water in boats, and flour taken from thence to market in the same way, the present expense of taking flour from thence to George-Town and Alexandria does not exceed 70 cents per barrel, and from the daily improvements in the navigation of Potomac, we may expect in a short time the expense will be much less. Any person wishing to purchase will apply to the subscriber living at the mouth of Opequon.
JAMES FORMAN.
July 6, 1804.
Also for sale, a complete Saddle Horse, four years old and about 15 hands high.

FROM THE PORT FOLIO.
VIRTUE.
O VIRTUE, source of every heart-felt joy, Shall not thy living charms my lyre employ! Shall I not own that in thy hallowed name, Contentment, peace, and every pleasure came? Tho' powerful wealth, in many a venal state, May raise our rank, and bid the mean be great, Yet say, poor mortal, 'mid the pompous glare, Can riches smooth the furrow'd brow of care? From the proud gates did death's grim form retire, Or wake the spark, just ready to expire? And what is Honour, youth's illusive theme; A thin blown bubble dancing on the stream, It floats awhile, buoy'd up with inward wind, Then sudden bursts, and leaves no trace behind; Lo! Beauty, blooming as the morn of May, Surveys her rosy charms and seems to say—"Riches and Honour, what are they to me? At Beauty's dazzling throne they bend the knee, My smile the most dejected heart can cheer, My frown can bid the boldest bosom fear: Riches and Honour, what are they to me? At Beauty's dazzling throne they bend the suppliant knee." Vain Beauty, know, that thou must soon be laid In the cold grave, and all thy glories fade; But virtue still serene and mild appears, And, firm and faithful, life's sad journey cheers, Supports our steps, though faithless riches fly, And all our honours in oblivion lie, Unfolds celestial charms which ne'er decay, Tho' earth-born Beauty withering fade away, Teaches to meet, unmov'd, death's stingless dart, And points to scenes where sorrow has no part.
HARLEY.
FOR SALE, OR RENT,
A Tract of Land,
adjoining Robert Snodgrass', on Back Creek, Berkeley County, containing 500 acres, about 200 of which are cleared. It will be rented for five years, with the privilege of seeding the land now in corn. For further particulars apply to the subscriber living in Charles Town. THOMAS HAMMOND. Jefferson County, June 29, 1804.
BATH COFFEE HOUSE.
THE subscriber in the most respectful manner, returns his sincere acknowledgments for the honour conferred upon him by those Ladies and Gentlemen who were so obliging as to give him a call last season, and takes this method of informing them, that he has been induced, from the distinguished patronage he has heretofore experienced, to go to considerable trouble and expense in making the Coffee House, &c. as convenient as possible for their reception this season. The Coffee House being so very convenient to the Bath Square, gives it the preference on that score, to any house of entertainment at Bath. With sentiments of great consideration, I remain the public's humble servant. ANDREW GOULDING. Bath, Berkeley County, June 29, 1804.
A GREAT BARGAIN.
THE subscriber will sell a LOT of Land, in the main street, Martinsburg; the improvements thereon are a log Dwelling House, a stone Brew and Distillery House, with water sufficient on the the premises; also will be sold with the same, a large brew Kettle and Tubs. Any person wishing to become a purchaser may apply to Philip Coons, John Shober, or David Coons, who will shew the premises, and are empowered by me to enter into a contract for the same. JACOB COONS. June 29, 1804.
THE subscriber is authorised to dispose of the patent right to purify Whisky and Cyder, and also imitate Foreign Distilled Spirits, within the County of Berkeley; all persons who may wish to purchase this right, may have permits by paying, or securing to be paid, to the subscriber, the purchase money, at the following rates: Distillers $ 20, Merchants $ 20, Farmers and others $ 10 each. Any person using the means employed by the Patentee, for purifying, &c. without first obtaining a permit, may expect to be prosecuted for the same, as the laws of the United States direct. DAVID HUNTER. June 15, 1804.
DAVID HUNTER. June 15, 1804.
A quantity of John Long's noted
SICKLES,
are for sale at the Store of THOMAS SMITH, & Co. and at JAMES FAULKNER'S Store, Martinsburg. June 22, 1804.
Warranted Sickles, Cradling & Grass Scythes.
THE subscribers take this method of informing their friends and the public generally, that they have received a large supply of John Long and F. Harr's WARRANTED SICKLES. Also, Waldron's Imported Scythes together with a number of Country Scythes, made by the best Scythe-maker in this country, and warranted superior to any Scythes ever offered for sale in this place. And in addition to their former extensive Stock, they are now opening, a general assortment of new
Fancy Goods,
purchased in Philadelphia and Baltimore for Cash, well worthy the attention of all those wishing to purchase CHEAP GOODS. JAMES & JOHN LANE. Shepherd's-Town, June 22, 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 Land, situate on the river Potomak, near Richardson's Ferry, containing 102 acres, 40 of which are cleared, the greater 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.
He will also sell one other tract of Land, situate on the river Potomak, near Richardson's Ferry, containing 102 acres, 40 of which are cleared, the greater 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.
WILLIAM SNODGRASS. Back Creek, June 22, 1804.
RAN away from the subscriber, on Thursday the 14th inst. an apprentice boy named William Lackey, about five feet 8 or 9 inches high, is slender made, has short sandy coloured hair, of a fair complexion, and is about 19 years of age—He was bound to me by his father, Benson Lackey, to learn the waggon making business. One dollar reward will be paid to any person for returning said apprentice—and all persons are hereby cautioned against employing, harbouring, or in any manner dealing with him, at their peril, or they may rely on being dealt with as the law directs. JOSEPH ADAMSON. Martinsburg, June 22, 1804.
JOSEPH ADAMSON. Martinsburg, June 22, 1804.
CASH Given for clean Linen and Cotton RAGS, At the Office of the INTELLIGENCER.
The subscriber has just opened a very extensive assortment of Medicine, Drugs and Paints, which he will sell at very reduced prices for Cash. THOMAS PATTERSON. Martinsburg, June 8, 1804.
N. B. Those whose accounts have been due one year and upwards, will please to call and discharge them before the first day of September next, otherwise suits will be commenced for their recovery.—It is hoped this will not be considered hard, as necessity compels it. T. P.
The subscribers are empowered to sell A VALUABLE PLANTATION, near Winchester, late the property of Joseph Glass, dec'd, containing 395 acres. This Plantation having been rented for nine years past, is now in bad repair; but from its situation, the quality of the soil, and excellence of the water, would deserve the finest improvements. There is on the premises a mill-seat with a fall of 29 feet, which will be sold with the Plantation, or reserved, as may suit the purchaser.—Persons disposed to purchase will apply to either of the subscribers. JOSEPH GLASS, Middletown, Berkeley County. SOLOMON HOGG, Middletown, Frederick County. May 25, 1804.
Meminger & Cooper
Have opened and offer for sale, an assortment of GOODS, suited to the present season, all of which have actually been selected from the Philadelphia importations this spring. Martinsburg, May 25, 1804. Meminger & Cooper request those whose accounts are due, to call and discharge them. [2m.]
More Fresh Goods.
The subscriber begs leave to inform his friends and the public generally, that he has just received from the Cities of Philadelphia and Baltimore, and is now opening a very handsome Assortment of Fresh Fancy Goods; All of which have been purchased on the lowest terms, for Cash, he is now enabled to give bargains to those who may be pleased to call on him; he also lately received Waldron's Cradling and Grass Scythes, German Scythes and Cutting-Knives, Crowly and Blistered Steel Castings, homemade linen and twilled Bags, and about fifty dozen excellent SICKLES, made by those noted workmen Hugh & John Long, of Pennsylvania. WALTER B. SELBY. Shepherd's-Town, June 15, 1804.
New Goods.
THE subscriber begs leave to inform his friends and the public generally, that he has again commenced business at his old stand, where he has just opened and has ready for sale a large and general assortment of
Spring & Summer Goods,
GROCERIES, QUEENS & GLASS WARE; Also—a large assortment of STATIONARY; all of which has been purchased this spring, and will be sold on the lowest terms possible for Cash.
Cash or Goods given for clean Flax-Seed. He has also for sale, Tickets in the Baltimore Cathedral Church Lottery. JAMES FAULKNER. Martinsburg, May 11, 1804.
PRINTING, In all its variety, executed at this Office with correctness and expedition.
Look Here!
FRESH IRISH and GERMAN LINENS. THE subscriber has just received and is now opening a very handsome assortment of SPRING and SUMMER GOODS,
imported by the latest arrivals at Philadelphia, Baltimore and Alexandria, consisting in part of the following articles: Irish Linens, Russias Sheetings, Dowlas and Creax Linens, white and brown Platillas, German Rolls, white and brown Ticklenburgs, Osanburgs, fine Dimities, Chintzes and Calicos, Apron Checks, Bed Tickings, Children's coloured beaver HATS. Yellow, blue and white Nankeens, striped ditto, red Bandano Handkerchiefs, Book, Jacobet, Humhums, Gurrah, Baftas, Sannabs and Champoo, Cossacks, Cambricks, Cotton Hosery, and Ginghams.
HARDWARE. SPADES, Cutting-Knives, German Scythes, Sheep-Shears, Sadd-Irons, Bd. and 10d. Cut NAILS, Cask do. Whet Stones, &c.
TOBACCO. Fine Pigtail in large rolls, 1-4lb. 1-2lb. and 1lb. Pluggs, also first quality James River, Hamilton's and Leiper's best Scotch Snuff.
LIQUORS. Spirits, Wine, Brandy, Whisky and Rum.
ALSO Cotton and Wool Cards, warranted good, and a general assortment of GROCERIES. These, with the rest of his assortment, are offered at prices that will be pleasing to the purchaser. PHILIP NADENBOUSCH. Martinsburg, May 4, 1804.
Fronting the Court & Market Houses,
Are just received and now opening by the subscribers, an elegant assortment of Spring Goods & Groceries,
Consisting in part of Superfine and Second Broad Cloths, Coarse ditto, Superfine and Second Casimeres, Velvets, Corduroys, &c. Coarse Linens, Irish ditto, Blue, olive and yellow piece Nankeens, Silk and Cotton Hosery, Calimancoes Durants, &c. An elegant variety of Chintzes & Calicos, white and coloured Muslins, Gentlemen's fine Hats, Ladies Slippers assorted, Books and Stationary—Hard Ware, Cutlery, Sadlery, &c. A handsome assortment of Queens ware, Glass ware, &c.
Also—a general assortment of GROCERIES, LIQUORS, TEAS, &c.
We flatter ourselves we do not arrogate too much, when we assert, that the whole of our Goods will be offered for sale on the lowest possible terms for ready pay in cash or country produce—and permit us to add, that as we purpose selling generally for ready pay, such of our friends as may open accounts with us, will expect to discharge them when required; determined, if possible, to accommodate generally, we are, with respect, the public's obliged humble servants. LEWIS & ROBERT WILLIS. Martinsburg, May 11, 1804.
MARTINSBURG, Berkeley County, Virginia; Printed and published by JOHN ALBRUTIS.
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