The Patowmac guardian, and Berkeley advertiser (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]), 1793-04-08 00:00:00

N O T I C E.
IT has been insinuated to the disadvantage of my Lottery, and consequently to the sale of the Tickets, that the Houses and Lot are under a Mortgage, which the Subscriber readily acknowledges, and that had it not been for that incumbrance, he would not have taken this plan of disposing of it. It was and is the Subscriber's intention, by this mode of sale, to redeem it from the incumbrance, and get near the value of the premises. He will not receive any money for the Tickets, but the same is to be paid into the hands of either Major Henry Bedinger, Capt. James Kerney, or Mr. James Lawson, in Martinsburg, and there to remain till the mortgage is uplifted, which will be immediately after the drawing of the Lottery, at which time the Deeds will be made to the fortunate adventurers. The purchasers on the former scheme are requested to give up their old Tickets and receive new ones in their place. As near one half of the Tickets in the former Lottery have been sold, which consequently gives an immediate sale to nearly the whole of the present, the Managers have determined on commencing the drawing by the first day of MAY next.
THOMAS WHITE.
Shepherd's Town, March 30, 1793.
WHEREAS a few days since I gave a promissary note of sixteen pounds fourteen shillings, currency, to JOSEPH DEAN, being the balance due him for a Mare purchased of him, but the said Mare is by no means equal to the engagements and warrants of the said Dean, I therefore forewarn all persons from taking any assignment on the said note, as I am determined not to pay it, unless compelled thereto by law.
LEONARD DAVIS.
March 30, 1793.
ALL Persons indebted to the Subscriber, either by note or book account, are requested to settle on or before next Court, as no longer indulgence can or will be given, by
CHARLES WINTERSMITH.
April 1, 1793.
THE Subscribers for Lots in the town of Woodstock, who live in Berkeley County, and have not yet obtained Deeds of Conveyance for the same, will please to take notice, that such Deeds, properly executed, are lodged for them in the hands of Mr. George Tilley, of Martinsburg, and Col. John Morrow, of Shepherd's-Town, of whom they may be had on paying the purchase money or goods, according to the terms of the subscription, or give their notes on demand, and oblige their humble servant,
JOHN HOPWOOD.
March 28, 1793.
ALL Persons having any demands against the Subscriber, are desired to bring them in immediately; and those indebted, are likewise called upon to settle the same, without delay.
NICHOLAS SCHELL.
Shepherd's-Town, March 23, 1793.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY, A JOURNEYMAN SADDLER, To whom constant employ, good wages, and punctual pay will be given, by
WILLIAM SKINNER.
Martinsburg, March 23, 1793.
AN Election will be held at the Court House on the first day of next Court, for the purpose of electing two fit persons to represent this County, in the next General Assembly. All persons intitled to vote, are desired to attend.
GEORGE CUNNINGHAM, Sheriff.
March 23, 1793.
DR. J. HARRIS,
HAVING removed from the Widow Harrison's, and taken a room and lodgings at the Printing-Office in this town, offers his services to those who may wish to employ him, and assures them that their commands shall be diligently attended to, at his usual reasonable charges.
Martinsburg, March 11, 1793.
SCHEME OF A LOTTERY.
  1 Prize £ 475 00   1 do. 250 00   1 do. 100 00   1 do. a Horse, Saddle and Bridle, 14 8 3   10 do. Mens' Saddles, at 50/. 25 00   10 do. do. at 45/. 22 10 0   30 do. 60 Collars, at 7/. 21 00   30 do. 60 blind Bridles, at 6/. 19 10 0   15 do. half curb Bridles, at 8/. 12 10 0   10 do. 30 maffle ditto, at 6/. 9 00   6 do. 6 pair neat Boots, at 45/. 13 10 0   30 do. 60 pair good Shoes, at 10/. 30 00   4 do. 4 Womens' handsome Saddles, at 18/. 18 00   12 do. 36 common chairs, well finish'd at 7/. 7 4 0   12 do. 24 chopping axes, at 10/. 12 00   2 do. 2 Sets Plow Irons, at 3/. 3 15 0   6 do. 12 pair Waggon Chains, at 9/. 5 19 0   12 do. 12 new tables (neat) at 9/. 9 00   3 do. 6 new Ploughs, at 7/. 2 5 0   25 do. 200 Flour Barrels, at 1/. 18 15 0   50 do. 100 Wool Hats, at 6/. 30 00   24 do. 24 Roram Hats, at 3/. 36 00   12 do. 24 Screw Locks, at 8/. 10 00   34 do. 102 gallons Whisky, at 25/. 25 00   546 do. Cash, at 12/1 each, at 320/. 17 6   £ 1500 3 9   2667 Tickets, at 11/3 each, at 1500/. 3 9 
TO THE PUBLIC.
THE Subscriber flattered himself from his former address, accompanied with a Scheme of a Lottery which he then apprehended was well calculated for purchasers; but having after trial found that the price of the Tickets were higher than many people thought proper to risque, and being advised by his friends to sell the same property in the manner known by the above scheme, being about two blanks to a prize, and desirous to encourage home-made manufactures, has intermixed among the Prizes a number of valuable articles made in this country, at cash price.
The highest prize contains a genteel Brick House, 46 feet long and 18 feet wide, in which there are three rooms neatly finished, with a commodious kitchen and garret; also a cellar under the same, 30 by 18 feet. Said House fronts New-Street, and the stream of water that runs through Mecklenburg (commonly called Shepherd's Town) runs under said building. The area of this prize contains 71 square feet.
The second prize is a Stone Malt-House, 50 feet long and 24 feet wide, well finished, and the situation calculated for the business; also, a Brew-House, 36 by 24 feet; they are both under one roof, but separated by said stream; at the lower end is a vacancy of 10 by 24 feet.
The third prize contains a Frame House, 18 by 16 feet, has a cellar under it, fronts New-Street, 33 feet, and thence runs with King-Street, 71 feet, which renders it a valuable corner. These Prizes lie near the centre of Shepherd's-Town. The appraisement of said property is so reduced, that any enquiring person cannot help observing that they are rated at under value.
The Subscriber hopes for encouragement to this proposal, as the Tickets are so low, being only at half the price of his former scheme, and a number of other chances than were formerly proposed.
Tickets will be left for sale at the Printing-Office, and with others entrusted with subscription papers.
The Lottery will be drawn at the house of Mr. David Harris, at Mr. B. Swearingen's Ferry: This may be expected soon, as it is hoped, and there is good reason to believe, that the possessors of Tickets on the former plan, will renew their purchases on the present plan.
The cash prizes, &c. will be paid immediately after the drawing the Lottery, and deeds granted for the real property prizes at same time. Gentlemen of character will be appointed to superintend the drawing of the Lottery, and due notice given when it will commence, in the news-papers.
THOMAS WHITE.
Shepherd's-Town, Berkeley County, Virginia, March 22, 1793.
STRAYED from the Subscriber, 3 weeks ago, a sorrel stallion Colt, three years old this spring, with a blaze in his face, about fourteen hands and half high, neither docked or branded, his two hind feet white. Whoever brings the said colt to me, shall have two dollars reward.
WILLIAM HANNAH.
March 23, 1793.
Chester Ball,
Will stand this Season, at my stable in Shepherd's Town, and will cover Mares at Two Dollars the Season. Chester is 16 hands high, a beautiful dark bay, strong and well made, and of a figure that will recommend himself to good judges. As the breed of the Chester Balls is so well known, I think needless saying any more about his pedigree. Good merchantable wheat or rye, delivered at my house, or at Foreman's, Hite's, Swearingen's, Hall's, or Rutherford's Mills, will be received in payment, at the market price, the grain to be delivered by the first day of September next.
HENRY LINE.
Shepherd's-Town, March 23, 1793.
THESE are to inform the Public in general, and our old Customers in particular, that after the date hereof, we appoint Thomas Duncan's Tavern for a stage, where we propose attending the first day of Court in each month, to receive Cloth to dress, and return it when dressed. All such as please to favour us with their custom, may depend on having their work done in the best manner, and with all possible despatch, by
THOMAS BUTTERFIELD, HIRAM HANSHAW,
(Fullers, at Capt. Hawthaw's Fulling-Mill.
March 18, 1793.
ALL Persons having demands against the estate of CHARLES DEMOS and REBECCA his wife, deceased, by executions, judgments, or bonds, are desired to bring them in immediately; and all persons indebted are likewise requested to make immediate payments, to
JAMES HOLIDAY, JONATHAN GARARD. Executors.
February 20, 1793.
ALEXANDRIA, JANUARY 18, 1793.
The SUBSCRIBER has just opened, A HOUSE OF ENTERTAINMENT, IN that noted and commodious Dwelling, lately occupied by Mr. JOHN WISE. He has supplied himself with a most excellent Cook, who was for many years employed as such by the President of the United States—has engaged two very complete Waiters—two active and smart hostlers—has been very particular in the choice of his liquors and selecting his provisions of every kind; and as he is determined to pay the strictest attention to his business, the flatters himself that those who may be pleased to favour him with their custom, will not find themselves disappointed at the usage they shall meet with.
JOHN ABERT.
THIS DAY will be rented, To the highest bidder, for the term of one year, from the 15th of April, instant,
The PLANTATION belonging to the Subscriber, situated on the East side the Branch, A L S O,
At the same time will be sold,
A quantity of Grain in the ground, some Farming Utensils, &c.
The sale to be on the premises, where the terms will be made known.
April 8.
WILLIAM LEMEN.
NOTICE is hereby given, to those who have purchased Lots of the late General STEPHEN, in the town of Martinsburg, and not received Deeds of Conveyance for the same, that I am ready to convey the same, agreeable to their contracts, upon their complying with the terms of the same.
ROBERT STEPHEN.
March 22, 1793.
FOR SALE,
137 acres of good LAND, lying in Berkeley County, within two miles of Shepherd's-Town. The land may be considered as well improved; there are about eighty acres cleared and under good fence, a good Stone House, good Barn and Stables. For terms apply to the Subscriber, living on the premises.
JACOB WILLIAMSON.
March 23, 1793.

Foreign Advices.
FRENCH NATIONAL CONVENTION.
WEDNESDAY, January 16.
LACROIX, returned from the army of the Rhine, stated the deplorable situation of the soldiery—without arms, without clothes, whole companies reduced to three men each, and whole battalions to sixty.
Roland stated, that multitudes fled from the metropolis. It was not surprising, he said, as new proscriptions were on foot. The federates had demanded that the gates should be shut.
It was announced, that the barriers of Paris were shut. Several conspirators and plots were also announced.
At six in the evening the question was put, what punishment shall be applied to the crimes of which Louis XVI. late King of the French, is declared convicted?
The secretary ascended the tribunal.
At three in the morning, about a fourth of the voices were collected—the majority were for death.
A member conceived, that the public safety required this punishment, should it be pronounced, to be communicated.
Gensonne moved, that the authors of the crimes of the second of September, should be pursued by the ministers of justice.
SATURDAY, January 19—at night.
Immediately on the negative of the question for delaying the execution of the sentence, pronounced upon Louis, being proclaimed,
Cambacérès said, "Citizen, by pronouncing sentence of death against the last King of the French, you have done an act, the remembrance of which will be recorded by the graver of immortality in the annals of history. Public safety would alone prescribe to you that awful decree. Since it is passed, I stand up in the name of humanity, to call your attention to the person who is the object of it. Let us allow him every possible consolation; and let us take proper measures to prevent the execution of the national will from being sullied with any stain—I move, therefore, the following propositions:
1. The executive council shall be immediately summoned, and a copy of the decree, which pronounces sentence of death against Louis, shall be delivered them. 2. The executive council shall be charged to notify this decree to Louis, in the course of the day; to cause it to be executed within twenty-four hours after it has been notified to him; to take every measure of safety and police, which to them shall appear necessary during the execution; to be careful that no insult be offered to the remains of Louis; and to give an account of their diligence to the National Convention. 3. The Mayor and municipal officers of Paris shall be enjoined to suffer Louis to communicate freely with his family, and to have with him such priests as he may desire in his last moments.
These propositions were unanimously adopted, with an amendment by Brissot, that the executive council should not be called till 11 o'clock in the morning.
SUNDAY, January 20.
The minister of justice informed the Convention that the executive council had been summoned, and assembled early this morning, for the execution of the decree relative to Louis Capet, a decree of which two copies had been transmitted to the hotel of the present minister of justice. The council had called to its assistance the department, the mayor, the commandant-general, and public accuser of the public tribunal. After having concerted along with these, the measures of execution, the minister of justice, president of the executive council, a member of council, the secretary, and two members of the department, went together to the temple.
At 2 o'clock they were brought to Louis, to whom the minister of justice, president of the executive council, said, "Louis, the executive council has been charged to notify to you the extracts of the minutes of the National Convention, dated the 15th, 17th, and 19th of this month, which the secretary will now read to you." The secretary of the executive council proceeded to read these three extracts.
Louis answered by reading a written paper, signed with his own hand. After having heard this paper, I answered, continued the minister of justice, that we should deliberate on the subject of his demands. We retired, and as we were of opinion, that we could not decide alone on the conduct proper to be adopted, we returned to the council, which decreed, that we should submit to you the writing delivered by Louis to the deputation, of which I now read you a copy:
The last requests of Louis.
"I demand a delay of three days, in order to make the necessary preparations to appear in the presence of God!—I demand, for that purpose, to send for, and see freely, the person whom I shall name; the person whom I demand is, M. Eschevaux de Formon, he lodges at No. 483, Rue de Bacq.
"I demand that his person be secured from all disturbance, from all apprehension on account of the last offices of charity which he shall render me.
"I demand to be freed from that perpetual inspection, which the council-general has established over me for some months.
"I demand, in this interval, to be able to see my
family as often as I shall request, and without witnesses.
"I would request, that the National Convention would immediately proceed to deliberate on the fate of my family, and permit them to retire freely, wherever they think proper.
"I recommend to the nation, all the persons who were attached to me. There are many of them who have expended all their fortunes to purchase places under the new government, and who, having now lost their sole dependence, must be in circumstances of want. Among my pensioners, were many aged and indigent persons, who had no other means of support but the pensions which I gave them. (Signed)
"LOUIS.
"Done at the Temple, January 20, 1793."
Cambacérès—"Louis Capet has only made these demands, which you have now heard, to the deputation of the executive council, because they did not inform him of the decree passed yesterday, on my proposition, in which the greater part of his requests are anticipated. I demand, on that ground, that we shall pass to the order of the day. The Assembly passed to the order of the day.
LONDON, January 12.
The squadron under the command of Admiral Sir Richard King, now in the Scheldt, for which they sailed from the Downs some days since, consists of the Assistance of 50 guns, two frigates, a sloop, and two cutters. Their command the mouth of that river, between the Isles of Zealand and Zaarse.
Government are making the most rapid preparations for war in every department. Every seaman belonging to Greenwich hospital, who is capable of working, is ordered to be employed on board of the different ships of war fitting out, in getting them ready for sea with the greatest expedition.
The quantity of ordnance stores preparing is immense, both for land and sea service; and a large body of cavalry-artillery are shortly to be raised, the more effectually to protect the coasts against any attempts of an enemy.
War appears inevitable, and the nation seems only waiting till they are sufficiently prepared to strike a blow of consequence.
If a war with France should take place, it is said one of the first expeditions from this country will be against the islands of Mauritius and Bourbon.
Should a war take place with France, a brigade of guards, consisting of three battalions, with several regiments of cavalry, and a large detachment of artillery, will be immediately sent to the assistance of Holland.
January 22. We are now happy in being enabled to lay before the public, some of the particulars of the deep-laid and atrocious schemes which the ruling party in France, aided by some rebellious subjects in this country, had been carrying on here. These schemes, which they had conceived so very near to consummation, have been happily and effectually frustrated, by the vigour and vigilance of the British government.
The necessity and policy of the alien-bill were sufficiently obvious.—If any proof of that necessity and policy were wanting, it is to be found in the following detail of facts:
That the project of an insurrection and massacre, to overturn the government and constitution of this country, was fixed for Saturday the first, or Monday the third of December, 1792.
That the tower was to be seized, the prisons forced, the public offices and many private houses plundered.
That a member of the National Convention, who can be named, wrote to one of his agents, that they went on too slowly and did not do enough to merit the pay of the republic.
That an emissary of France can be pointed out, who, in November, wrote to his employers, that the insurrection was on the point of breaking out in London; and again, about the middle of December, that the hope of this event was over for the present.
That one of the chief managers of this design, in France, is known to have written to his agents here, that since the first attempt had failed, they must take their measures very cautiously before they resolved upon a second.
That the number and even the names are known, of the French artillery-men, who, as they could not be employed here after the failure of the plot, were ordered to embark for Ireland, on Monday the 17th of December last.
And finally, that it is known who among the managers of their business here countermanded this order, and sent them back to France; to which country he has since returned himself.
As facts of this nature ought by all means to be fully known, we trust that we shall, in due time, be enabled to lay before the public all the particulars and proofs of this horrid and atrocious plot. In the interim, we pledge ourselves, fully, for the authenticity of what we now state.
The French executive council have given directions to all the officers commanding by sea or land in the service of the republic, to be careful not to be the first to commit any act of hostility on this country, unless it should hereafter appear the decided intention of the British cabinet to declare war against France.
PARIS, January 22. Louis was beheaded yesterday at the Place de Louis XV. at a quarter past ten o'clock in the morning. He was conducted thither in the mayor's carriage, accompanied by his confessor and two gendarmes. Great silence was preserved during the procession, but when he reached the fatal spot, the noise of drums and trumpets was
great. He ascended the scaffold with firmness, made a sign he had something to say: little, however, was heard, on account of the noise, except, "I die innocent! I forgive you all!" The sentence was instantly executed and Vive la Nation resounded on all sides.
The whole place and the avenues, were filled with troops of the line.
A Member of the convention, who voted for his death, was attacked in a coffee house and killed.—This, it is feared, is but the beginning of a scene of bloodshed, which will not be soon terminated.
UNITED STATES.
BOSTON, March 15.
Among those who were introduced to Prince William Henry (on his late visit to the province of Nova-Scotia) was Major —, who was introduced as a refugee officer, to whom the Prince made the following reply, "Ah, Major, then you are one of my father's hard bargains!"
NEW-YORK, March 23.
It is said, that there is a letter in town, mentioning, that a battle had been fought between the English and French fleets up the Scheldt, in which the French were victorious.
Accounts from the Jay, from Cork, state, that intelligence had been received at Cork a few days previous to her sailing from Dublin, which mentioned, that the Dublin volunteers had lately been under arms, and in new uniform; on the buttons of which were engraved the IRISH HARP , without the CROWN ; in contempt of Royalty: the consequence of this was, the regulars were immediately ordered out to disperse them, in order to prevent the volunteers raising any tumult; these citizen soldiers, when the regulars came up to them, and made known their business, gave them to understand, they were determined not to yield without making some resistance. They then exchanged a few shots, and numbers fell on both sides, amounting in the whole to upwards of thirty; when both parties fell back and retired.
PHILADELPHIA, March 28.
Advices of the 18th of February, received from Dominique, via Baltimore, are, that a frigate had arrived at that island from England, which came out with a large number of troops under the command of General Matthews—and the greatest vigor was used to put the islands into a state of defence. Three days before the sailing of the frigate from England (which was about the end of January) a British fleet of 32 ships of the line under the command of Lord Hood, failed on a cruise, and it was reported, in England that 35 sail of the line of French ships lay in Brest, ready to put to sea, supposed to be destined for the West-Indies.
Letters from Lisbon to Jan. 9, mention a report there, that England, Spain, and Portugal, the Dutch and the several Italian States have added themselves to the German alliance against France. Eight ships of the line and six frigates were getting ready for service, at Lisbon, at the above date. American merchants were warned to ship nothing in French vessels, as there is every risk of their being taken. In case of a general war, (they add) the American flag will probably be respected, and their vessels generally employed in the carrying trade.
It may not be improper to notice (but we mention it with caution) that a report is in circulation, that a frigate had arrived at Cape-Francois from France, with advices, that the enormous expense of carrying on the War (amounting to FIVE MILLIONS sterling per month) had much embarrassed the government; that General CUSTINE had retired from Mentz, and was encamped near Landau, with two thirds of his army; and that the Prussian and German forces were collecting in large numbers near him.
MARCH 28.
WAR DECLARED.
Captain Hodgson, of the ship Dispatch , arrived here this morning, from Lisbon, which place he left on the 20th of February. Captain Hodgson informs us, his pilot told him, that on the morning of the 20th a post-arrived bringing intelligence, that war had been declared by France against England, Holland and Russia. The pilot said, he received the information from Mr. Bulkley, (a respectable merchant in Lisbon) or at Mr. Bulkley's, the Captain does not positively recollect which.
As a corroboration of the pilot's account, Capt. Hodgson mentions, that a declaration of war was hoarsely expected before he sailed, and the arrival of the post laid to bring the account, was anxiously waited for.
Upon this intelligence it has been remarked, that it was surprising no written information was transmitted to the Captain for his owners or other merchants here, by the pilot boat. To this it may be answered, that several vessels bound to this port were at Lisbon, on the point of sailing.
Captain Hodgson further informs, that Portugal was arming vigorously by sea and land; that several ships of war had lately been launched; that by the latest accounts from England, the British fleet was manning with surprising rapidity, and that France had 46 sail of the line ready for sea.
France, in case of a rupture with England, will, it is said, immediately declare her islands independent, sensible how inadequate her naval force would be to protect them against the combined power of England, Spain and Holland. If this should be the

safe, we shall be immediately released from the guarantee stipulated in the treaty of alliance.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Lisbon, to his correspondent in Philadelphia, received by the ship Dispatch, Captain Hodgson.
"We have just received advices from France, by land post, and from England, by packet, that the Republic of France had DECLARED WAR against Prussia, Holland, Russia, England, and Sardinia."
ALEXANDRIA, March 23.
Friday, (the 5th instant) arrived at Philadelphia, the ship Dominick Terry , Captain De Hart, from Lisbon, after a passage of 34 days. This vessel brings the following important information. It was communicated to Captain De Hart by a respectable gentleman at Lisbon, who said that it was taken from French papers; and that there was no doubt of the truth of it—Reports to the same effect had been circulated for several days before.
" Lisbon, February 8. The Post brings this day a certainty of the execution of the King of France, on the 21st of January last, between 10 and 11 o'clock of the day. It is said he supported himself with great courage on the occasion; mounted the scaffold with great deliberation, and attempted to make a speech which tended to his innocence; however, the troops were ordered immediately to beat their drums and sound their trumpets, in order to prevent his being heard;—which he perceiving made a reverence to all around him, and laid his head on the Block, which was immediately severed from his body. A hole was dug in the Temple court, near the scaffold, where the head and trunk were thrown, then filled up with earth and paved. As soon as the execution was effected, three huzzas were given by the spectators, hats thrown in the air, and, it is said, the executioners and many near the scaffold, dipped their bottoms in the King's blood, as marks of victory and triumph."
"The Queen and the King's sister were put into the common gaol, and committed to civil justice for examination and sentence. A report prevails that they were put to death two days after."
Another Philadelphia paper, of Saturday the 26th instant, contains the following confirmation of the above.
"Just as this paper (the Federal Gazette ) was going to press, the ship Preserverance , Capt. Boys, arrived here in 30 days from Gibraltar. Before Captain Boys sailed OFFICIAL accounts were received of the execution of the King of France."
"Letters by the Perseverance mention, that War between England and France was almost certain, and that armies against France were marching from every quarter."
MARTINSBURG, APRIL 8.
There is a report that the British February packet has been captured by the French.
The ensuing summer, we fear, will furnish a dreadful scene on the stage of the old world.
The President of the United States has ordered the following organization of the regular army.—It is to be denominated "The Legion of the United States," and is to be divided into sub legions; the whole to consist of 5120 men, including officers. The General Staff is to consist of 1 major general; 2 brigadiers general; 1 adjutant; 1 quarter-master; 1 deputy ditto; 1 surgeon; 1 chaplain.—Field—4 lieut. cols. commandant; 14 majors; commissioned—56 captains; 60 lieutenants; 48 ensigns; 4 cornets;—Medical Staff—4 surgeons; 12 surgeon's mates, for extra services; (aids de camps are included in the commissioned officers.)
Tuesday last the dwelling-house of Mr. James Blue, a few miles from this town, by some accident took fire and was entirely consumed, together with his barn and out-houses. The wind being high, the flames spread so rapidly that very little of the house-furniture was saved.
The same evening a large barn, belonging to Col. John Smith, of Frederick County, caught fire and was reduced to ashes, together with a number of out-houses. Five valuable horses and upwards 500 bushels of wheat, were also consumed.
The following gentlemen are said to be elected delegates for the next Congress, from this State. For the District of Henrico, &c. Samuel Griffin; William B. Giles for Dinwiddie; Abraham Venable for Prince Edward; Richard B. Lee for Fairfax; Anthony New for King and Queen; Francis Walker for Albemarle; Carter Harrison for Prince George; Mathew Clay for Halifax; John Nicholas for Culpepper; Col. Joseph Novel for the District composed of the Counties of Hampshire, Hardy, and Menongalia.
Major Henry Bedinger, David Hunter, Esq. Robert Throckmorton, Esq. and Mr. Smith Slaughter, are the gentlemen who offer as candidates at the election of delegates for the General Assembly, to be held in this town the ensuing week.—It is hoped that the enlightened freeholders of this County will not treat this invaluable privilege of giving their voices in a matter of such consequence, with indifference or neglect, but that the objects of their choice may be men of sense and sound judgment.
A DISTILLER WANTED.
A Man of good character, that understands the Distilling Business, will meet with constant employment at the Great Lick.
JAMES MAXWELL.
April 2, 1793.
HARP AND CROWN TAVERN.
Florence Mahony,
RETURNS his grateful acknowledgments to his friends and the public, for the great encouragement he has met with since his commencement at this house—his liquors are excellent—his attention to his customers shall be minute and pointed—and every exertion in his power will be made to please them, and to deserve the countenance and patronage of the public.
Martinsburg, April 6, 1793.
BY a former notice, all those indebted to me, were desired to settle their respective accounts;—few have attended to it—I therefore once more give this public notice, that those who do not immediately settle and pay off their dues, may depend on being prosecuted according to law, as no longer indulgence will be given.
JACOB FINK.
April 6, 1793.
STOLEN from the Subscriber, on the
31st of March last, a dark bay Mare, about fourteen hands high, 9 or 10 years old, branded G E on the near shoulder but not very plain, has a curl or feather on the neck, she has been hurt on the near hind foot which makes her something lame. The above mare is supposed to be stolen by a run-away Negro, by the name of Peter, who was lately sold out of the goal of this County. The Negro was about 40 years old, 5 feet 10 inches high. A mare answering the above description, rode by a Negro, was seen passing through Sharpsburg on Wednesday last, and it is supposed to be the above Negro and Mare, making to the Northward. Whoever will return the above Mare to me, shall have Two Dollars reward, or Eight Dollars for the Mare and Thief.
GABRIEL EVANS.
April 6, 1793.
MR. WILLIS,
THE TRUSTEES of the Town of MARTINSBURG have seen with some degree of surprize, an advertisement in your paper signed Robert Stephen , "by which notice is given to the Purchasers of Lots of the late General Stephen , and who have not received deeds of conveyance, that he is ready to convey the same, agreeable to the contracts made for the purchase, upon those contracts being complied with." The Trustees can hardly believe it to be the design of Mr. Stephen , to impose improper titles upon the purchasers of lots in this town; they rather believe that Mr. Stephen intends those purchases which were made of General Stephen , previous to an Act of Assembly which passed in the year 1778, for establishing the Town of Martinsburg , and for which no conveyances have been made. If Mr. Stephen alludes to those purchases, the Trustees are advised that they have nothing to do with them. But they conceive it to be their indispensable duty to inform those who have purchased lots of General Stephen in his life time, or his representatives since his death, that the Trustees only are authorised to make conveyances, and that no conveyances made by General Stephen in his life time, or his representatives since his death, will be sufficient to pass a legal estate to the purchasers (except those hereafter mentioned). In order to give to the persons concerned every information in their power, the Trustees beg leave to state, that in the year 1778, an Act of Assembly passed for establishing the Town of Martinsburg , by which it was enacted, "that all the lots then un sold by General Stephen , be vested in the Trustees therein named, who were directed to sell and convey the same in the manner therein mentioned." Soon after the passing this law, the General brought into the Court of this County, a plan of the Town, together with the conditions of sale directed by the Act of Assembly aforesaid annexed, among which is no mention of a reservation of quit rents, and which the Trustees conceive they could in no manner reserve for his or any other use. This plan and condition of sale, upon General Stephen's motion, were ordered to be recorded, and are now to be seen among the records of this
County. Notwithstanding this, the said Stephen sold lots in the Trustees as aforesaid, so earnest was General Stephen to secure an annual quit rent on the lots, that he proceeded to sell them at a most enormous price, and executed conveyances, reserving an annual quit rent of five shillings sterling on each lot, payable to himself, and reserving also to himself the right in such lots, in case of forfeiture for not building within the time prescribed by the Act of Assembly aforesaid, and by which all such forfeitures were to be to the Trustees for the benefit of the town. General Stephen well knowing that his deeds conveyed no title, in consequence of the lots being vested in the Trustees, by the Act of 1778, applied to the General Assembly in the year 1784, without the knowledge or consent of the purchasers of lots, as the Trustees are informed, and procured an act in the following words.—"Whereas by an Act of Assembly, passed at the October session of the year 1778, establishing the Town of Martinsburg , in the County of Berkeley , and for other purposes, the Trustees therein mentioned were empowered and required to convey by good and sufficient deeds, all lots that shall or may be purchased after the passing the said recited act. And whereas it is represented to the present Assembly, that General Adam Stephen , on whose land the said Town was established, has proceeded to sell and convey a great number of the lots to different purchasers, which said deeds are insufficient to secure the title of the purchasers to the said lots; for remedy whereof, Be it enacted, That all deeds which the said Adam Stephen hath executed, for conveying any of the said lots to the purchasers thereof, shall be, and they are hereby declared as valid and effectual to all intents and purposes, as if the conveyances had been made by the said Trustees." General Stephen , having obtained this Act, proceeded in the same manner to sell and convey lots to the time of his death, relying, as the Trustees suppose, upon his obtaining future Acts to legalize his conveyances in the same manner as the one above recited, and this, since his death, has been attempted by Capt. Robert Stephen , at the last session; but the Assembly being informed, that it was not the desire of the purchasers that his deeds should be confirmed, with the reservation of quit rents contained in them, refused to intermeddle any further in the business, leaving the Act of 1778, to have its full effect. In consequence of which, the present Trustees have considered it their duty, not only to proceed to the sale of the lots remaining un sold, but to convey to such persons the lots purchased by them of General Stephen , in his life time, since the Act of October, 1778, or his representatives since his death, where payments have been made for them, and which they will very soon be ready to do, as they are advised that they only can now make good and legal titles for lots in this town.
The Trustees think it necessary further to inform those persons who hold lots under deeds made by General Stephen , between the Acts of 1778 and 1784, and which are confirmed by the latter Act, that from the best advice they have been able to obtain, they are of opinion, that the confirmation of those deeds does not give the representatives of General Stephen a right either to the quit rents reserved in them, or to the forfeited lots. Those deeds by the Act of 1784, are only declared as valid and effectual as if they had been made by the Trustees. If the Trustees, by their deeds, should have made such reservations, they certainly would have exceeded their power, and such reservations must have been void: they conceive they are therefore right in supposing that those reservations in the deeds made by General Stephen will be determined to be absolutely void, in the same manner as if they were inserted in the deeds made by the Trustees;—however, as this is a question proper for a decision of a court of law, the Trustees would only observe, that the persons interested would do well to bring it to a proper decision. Any application on the subject to the General Assembly, before such decision, is conceived to be unnecessary. The Trustees conceive they need make no apology for this publication, as their only object is to give every information in their power to the persons concerned, respecting their rights to lots in Martinsburg , as it is certainly of importance to them that their titles should be legal and valid.
Signed by order of the Trustees,
ROBERT COCKBURN, Secretary to the Trustees.
April 5, 1793.
A List of Letters remaining in the Post-Office, Martinsburg , which if not taken away before the first day of July next, will be sent to the General-Post-Office, as dead letters.
B. Executors of Walter Baker, deceased. C. Henry Callaghan, Terence Curry, James Campbell, Esq. Robert Campbell, Jacob Conklyn. D. Executors of William Drew, deceased, Col. William Darke. F. Joseph Forman, Richard Freeman, William Fletcher.
L. Edward Lucas, Peter Light. M. Joseph Mitchell, Eve Mitchell, John T. Mason, Esq. William Maxwell. P. Walter Puller. S. Benjamin Shipman, Joshua Shaw. W. James Wormeley, John Wormeley, Mrs. Margaret Wilson, Tunis Whalen.
DAVID HUNTER, P. M.
April 1, 1793.

SEAT OF THE MUSES.
E L E G Y.
O THOU, whom more than life my soul held dear, Star of my days! without thy gentle ray, What now my sad desponding soul can cheer, Or guide me through the world's disastrous way!
Dreams of delight that once my bosom knew, Farewell! Despair alone my lot I see; The crowded world all deserts meets my view, Crush'd is each hope, and life a blank to me.
Why lingers time! ye moments faster fly; I welcome death, to me his sting is kind: Weak is the pang that tears life's brittle tie, To that which parts the souls that Love has join'd.
Ah, maid belov'd! tho' torn from thee I go, Let not a fear that gentle bosom own; No other flame my tortur'd breast shall know, This breaking heart shall beat for thee alone.
Yes! while the vital lamp this bosom warms, Still must my soul with hopeless passion burn; Still seek the sad remembrance of thy charms, And dwell on bliss that never can return.
Like the lorn bird, whose wailings thro' the grove, To the still night in piteous accents flow; My lyre shall ever weep my hapless love, And pour the melting notes of tender woe.
Ne'er from these eyes shall thy lov'd image part, Till the cold grave has quench'd my hapless flame: 'Tis death alone can tear thee from my heart, And my last struggling sigh shall breathe thy name.
N O T I C E.
I HAVE attended a considerable time in this town for the express purpose of settling all the accounts of the Trustees of Mr. William Spalding, without completing my design; my private affairs require my immediate return to Baltimore—have deposited the books of said Trustees with Mr. Henry Bedinger, who will show the accounts to any person concerned. Mr. Josiah Raymond is furnished with a list of balances unsettled, and will grant receipts for moneys paid him agreeable to that list. The Trustees offer for sale, two Brick and two Frame HOUSES, with the Lots and Appurtenances, late the property of Mr. Spalding, situate in this town. Proposals for the purchase of the whole or a part, will be received by Mr. Bedinger. It is expected every person who have accounts on the said books, unsettled, will immediately apply, and thereby prevent a disagreeable situation.
REUBEN ETTING.
Shepherd's Town, March 11th, 1793.
That high bred Horse Jolley Ranter ,
Will stand at the stable of JACOB MILLER, four miles from Shepherd's-Town, on the road leading from thence to Charlestown.
JOLLEY RANTER was got by Col. Barnet's horse Dragon; his grand-sire Benjerman's imported horse Losfy, a full-bred dray. His dam by Rainbow. His grand-dam by Othelo, out of a dove mare.
JOLLEY RANTER rises seven years old, of a beautiful dapple grey, full sixteen hands and half high, equal in figure and strength for either road or waggon to any now kept in these parts. He will cover at the moderate price of 17/6 and one bushel of oats or corn, delivered when the Mare is brought.—Wheat or Rye will be received in any mill convenient, for the season.
The season to commence the 20th inst. and end the 20th of June. The money for the season to be paid by the 15th of August.
FREDERICK BEDINGER.
MARCH 15, 1793.
STAVES wanted immediately.
THE Subscribers want about 30 or 40 thousand red or white oak barrel STAVES, for which they will give eight dollars per thousand, delivered at the Great Falls. They must be thick enough to drive two out of each, for which the cash will be paid at the delivery of each load, by
JAMES and DANIEL DOUGLASS.
March 6, 1793.
T O B E S O L D,
A tract of very good unimproved Land, Containing 288 acres, known by the name of the silver mines , lying on the river Potowmac, Berkely County, Virginia, situated one and half miles above the mouth of Back-Creek. This land is as well timbered as any lying between it and the Alleghany, the situation of which, being so near the Potowmac, the timber may be rafted down the river at a very small expence—it has two never failing springs, and good meadows may be made on it. For terms, apply to the subscriber, who will give an indisputable title.
DAVID WOLGAMOTT.
March 11, 1793.
N. B. The above described land abounds with Iron ore of an excellent quality.
The Subscriber has for SALE, the following
VALUABLE TRACTS OF LAND.
ONE of 234 acres, in two tenements, both in high cultivation, within half a mile of the river Potowmac, and three and half from this town. One of 115 acres, within half a mile of this town; the land is equal to, and as well timbered as any in the County.
One of 106 and half acres, on the river, within three quarters of a mile of this place.
Another of 68 acres, one mile below the ferry, on the Maryland side, chiefly river bottom, with running water, an orchard, and other improvements.
Also, a double Saw-Mill, and a Grist-Mill, at the mouth of Sidelong-Hill-Creek, Maryland.
It is presumed that no person will purchase any of the above property, without viewing it, therefore a particular description is not necessary.
The whole, or any part of the above, will be sold for cash, or deferred stock. For terms, inquire of
JACOB BEDINGER.
Shepherd's-Town, March 15th, 1793.
N. B. I have likewise, an elegant and well-finished two story BRICK HOUSE, situated on the public square in this town, which I will sell on the above terms, or rent for one or more years; it will suit any kind of public business, but best for a Tavern.
I. B.
To be rented, for three years,
That well-known commodious Tavern belonging to the Subscriber, situated in the centre of MARTINSBURG. This House for situation and convenience, is not equalled by any one in the place for public business.
If the above House is not rented for a Tavern by the 11th day of April next, it will be let to private families, being well accommodated for that purpose, having a partition in the centre, two cellars, two kitchens, two stair cases, with 5 or 6 rooms and fire-places in each end, plenty of good garden, and stable sufficient for 40 horses, &c.. The situation of this house would well suit a store-keeper, being a commodious stand for business.
For terms, apply to
ALEXANDER ROGERS.
March 15, 1793.
At a Court continued and held for Berkeley County, the 22d day of November, 1792.
IN CHANCERY.
John Potts, eldest son and heir at law, and Elizabeth Potts, daughter and legatee of Jonas Potts, dec. } Complrs.
Against
George Beeler, administrator, &c. of William Vestall, dec. who was administrator of John Vestall, dec. who was executor of Jonas Potts, dec. and William Vestall, eldest son and heir at law of the said William Vestall, dec. who was eldest son and heir at law of the said John Vestall, dec. } Defts.
THE defendant Beeler, not having entered his appearance, agreeable to an Act of Assembly, and according to the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that he is not an inhabitant of this country, on the motion of the complainants, by their counsel—It is ordered, that the said defendant Beeler do appear here, on the third Tuesday in March next, and answer the bill of the complainants—and that a copy of this order be forthwith published in the Virginia Gazette, for two months successively, and published at the church door in the parish of Norborne, on some Sunday immediately after divine service, and also at the door of the Court-house of the said County.
A copy. Teste.
MOSES HUNTER, c. c.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY,
A good hand as a PLOUGHMAN. Constant employ and good pay, through the season. Inquire of the Printer.
F O R S A L E,
449 Acres of LAND, lying on New-Creek, in Hampshire County, within 2 1/2 miles of Potowmac River, 200 acres of which land are tillable, 50 acres are cleared and under fence, 4 or 5 acres are in good meadow, and much more may be added. The land is thin, but valuable, being convenient to navigation, which is daily improving—boats now load at the mouth of New-Creek. A general warrantee will be given the purchaser.
For terms, apply to THOMAS WHITTAKER, near Charlestown.
Sept. 14, 1792.
u.f.
BY virtue of an Act of Assembly for establishing the Town of Martinsburg, passed in the year of our Lord, 1778, the Trustees of the said Town will expose to Public Sale, on the 4th Monday in May next, Thirty Lots of Land, lying and being in the said Town, for which deeds will be made the purchasers by the Trustees, on their complying with the terms at the sale made known.
Per order of the Trustees.
ROBERT COCKBURN, Secretary.
February 23, 1793.
T O B E S O L D,
The PLANTATION, belonging to the Subscriber, situated about 5 miles from Martinsburg, and the same distance from Shepherd's-Town, containing about 280 acres of good farming land, well timbered, has good buildings thereon, and good meadow may be made. For terms of sale, apply on the premises, to
TUNIS QUICK.
Berkeley County, February 22, 1793.
THE Partnership of MOORE & YOUNG having been dissolved, by mutual consent, on the first instant, all persons to whom they are indebted, are desired to call on GEORGE MOORE & CO. for payment; and those indebted to them are requested, in like manner, to call and discharge the same.
GEORGE MOORE, ROBERT YOUNG.
ROBERT YOUNG has removed to his Store, in Fairfax-Street, opposite Mr. Lockwood's Library.
Alexandria, Jan. 16, 1793.
Whereas Christian Clife, of Shepherd's-Town, hath obtained a bond of me, for goods bought at his vendue last fall, and as I have paid him the greatest part of said bond, which he says is Six Pounds some Shillings, Virginia money, and as I went to him this day, in company with Mr. Jacob Haines and Mr. John Jones, sen. as witnesses, and tendered him the balance of the money due on said bond, but he the said Clife refused to even let me see the bond, but said he would sell it for its whole amount; now I therefore forewarn all persons from taking any assignment on said bond, as I am determined not to pay it unless compelled thereto by law. Given under my hand this 22d day of March, 1793.
HENRY FIZER.
T O B E S O L D,
The valuable PLANTATION belonging to the Subscriber, containing 300 acres, on which is a good House and Barn, a good orchard, and well of water that never failed; the land is well fenced, and plenty of meadow may be made. It is situated 4 miles from Martinsburg and 6 from Shepherd's-Town.
A L S O,
A piece of excellent Land, at the three turns, on the Warm Spring road, near half way between Martinsburg and Shepherd's-Town, containing 43 and 1/2 acres, with a young orchard and good meadow, and is a valuable stand for a Tavern. For terms of sale, apply to
ABRAHAM MARLATT.
March 25, 1793.
F O R S A L E,
A young MARE, suitable for the Saddle or Plough.
Inquire of the Printer.
For Sale, at this Office, Blank Deeds of Bargain and Sale, Common Bonds and Notes, Magistrates' Summons, Sheriffs' Blanks, Lawyer's Declarations, &c. &c.