Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer (Martinsburg, Va.), 1805-09-06 00:00:00

Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer.
[No. 16 of VOLUME VII.]
FRIDAY, September 6, 1805.
[WHOLE No. 328.]
Dr. Henry Boteler,
RESPECTFULLY informs the public, that he has commenced the practice of PHYSIC, SURGERY, &c. in the stone house, two doors below Mr. Selby's store. The regular steps he has taken to acquire a knowledge of the healing art, will entitle him to the confidence of his fellow-citizens.
Shepherd's-Town, August 30, 1805.
AT PRIVATE SALE.
May be had of the subscriber a very great bargain, in Martinsburg, Virginia, the following Property,
ONE large Stone HOUSE, forty-three and a half feet by thirty; one Frame HOUSE, thirty by fourteen feet; one other HOUSE fifteen by twelve; a stone Milk House; two large Stables, each will hold two rows of horses; and a number of other Buildings. These Buildings stand together on a Lot on which is an excellent Well of water which supplies from 40 to 50 families, who pay two dollars each family for water yearly, and the waste water abundantly supplies the milk house. The terms of pay are 500 dollars in hand, in which a good riding horse will be taken, and 500 a year for the balance. The houses are under rent which the purchaser will receive from the first payment. The situation and convenience of these houses, and the advantage of the well of water, will make them rent for more than double the rent of any other property of the same price in this town. The houses and one of the stables are insured against fire, the premiums paid and policies ready to be assigned with the property. Application may be made by any wishing to purchase to the subscriber on the premises.
The subscriber has a large quantity of HAY for sale.
ROBERT WILCOX.
August 30, 1805.
TO BE SOLD,
A TRACT OF LAND, containing 100 acres, lying on Back Creek, Berkeley County, half a mile from Minghini's mill, 10 acres of plough land cleared and under good fence, and 10 or 12 acres of Meadow made and more can be made; the balance of the Land is level and well covered with Timber; on the premises are a log House and Barn, and a number of bearing Peach and Apple trees. Any person wishing to purchase may view the premises. If said Land is not sold before the 3d day of October next, it will then be offered to public sale.
I will also sell at public vendue.
At the same time and place, Milch Cows, young Cattle and Hogs, Household and Kitchen Furniture; also, Farming Utensils, a Loom and Tackling, and a large quantity of Hay in the stack. Due attendance and a reasonable credit will be given by
SOLOMON CHAFFIN.
August 30, 1805.
Jefferson, ss.
August Court, 1805.
John M'Kim, jun. Comp't
against
Alexander and James Fulton, Messrs. Frame & Gibbs, Matthew Frame and William Gibbs, Messrs. Hammond & Fulton, Luke Tiernan and Alexander M'Donald, Def'ts.
In CHANCERY.
THE Defendants, Luke Tiernan and Alexander M'Donald, not having their appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that they are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the Complainant by his Counsel, it is ordered that the said Defendants do appear here on the second Tuesday in November next, to answer the bill of the Complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer, for two months successively, and published at the door of the Court House of the said County. A Copy.
Teste,
GEORGE HITE, c. j. c.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living in Jefferson County, Virginia, about 4 miles from Charles-Town, a bright bay HORSE, his fore feet white, a blaze in his face, a small notch in his right ear, about fifteen and a half hands high, between six and seven years old, and appraised to forty-five dollars. The owner is desired to prove his property, pay charges and take him away.
THOMAS B. EVANS.
August 30, 1805.
Jefferson, ss.
August Court, 1805.
James Miller and Mary his wife, late Mary Rumsey, Comp'ts against Leonard Robinson and John Morrow, Defendants.
In CHANCERY.
THE Defendant, Leonard Robinson, not having entered his appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that he is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the Complainants by their Counsel, it is ordered that the said Defendant do appear here on the second Tuesday in November next, to answer the bill of the complainants, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer, for two months successively, and published at the door of the Court House of the said County.
A Copy. Teste.
GEORGE HITE, c. j. c.
THE annual Meeting of Overseers of the Poor of Jefferson County will be held in Shepherd's-Town, on Saturday the 21st of September next, for the purpose of laying the levy. All persons having claims against the parish are desired to attend. It is also requested that the Overseers in each district will be punctual in their attendance early in the day.
Teste,
W. R. LOURY, Clerk.
August 23, 1805.
Flagg's Mill.
THE subscriber has got the above Mill in complete order for the manufacture of Wheat and other Grain. He will give a Barrel of Superfine Flour for every 300 weight of clean merchantable Wheat weighing 58 pounds per bushel, and stand the inspection from this till the first of April, 1806. A receipt from the inspector or merchant with the letters of the brand will be necessary in case of condemnation.
DAVID BEATTY.
August 23, 1805.
Lewis & Robert Willis,
Have just received and are now opening a variety of
SPRING and SUMMER
GOODS,
Selected from the newest and most fashionable importations, together with a general assortment of
Queen's Ware, Glass Ware, Hard Ware, Sadlery & Cutlery.
They have also on hand,
Imperial, French Brandy, Hyson, Sherry, Hyson Skin, Port & Wines, Souchong & Lisbon, Bohea, Holland Gin, Country twilled, N. E. Rum, Bags, Rye Whiskey, & Spinning Cotton, Apple Brandy, Crowley and Blistered Steel, &c. &c. All of which they are determined to sell unusually low for Cash, or approved of Country Produce. They are with much respect, the public's obliged and humble servants.
Martinsburg, April 12, 1805.
SIX CENTS REWARD.
RAN away from the subscriber on the 24th of July last, an apprentice boy named Joseph Sudject, aged 17 years last February. He took with him a variety of clothing not particularly recollected. I will give the above reward to any person who will return the said runaway.
JOHN BURNS.
Berkeley County, August 23, 1805.
Horton & Clark,
Grocers, next door to Hussey's tavern, North Howard-Street Baltimore, Have on hand and intend keeping a general assortment of
GROCERIES,
of the best kind, among which are Cognac Brandy, Tea of every description, Madeira Wine, Sugars do. do. Spirits, Coffee do. Holland Gin, Candles & Soap do. Bounce, Chocolate do. N. E. Rum, Cheese do. Molasses, Spanish Segars, Salt, Pepper & Spices, Oil & Paint, &c. &c. &c. Plaster of Paris,
These Goods are offered unusually low.
Orders from the country thankfully received and punctually attended to.— Highest prices given for Country Produce, Flour, Hemp, Butter, Bacon, Ginseng, &c. &c.
They want a Young Man as an Apprentice to the above business, between the age of fifteen and seventeen—none need apply except one of respectable connections.
August 16, 1805.
English Education.
I PROPOSE opening my Academy at Mount Zoar, again, on the first Monday in September, and wish all who purpose to place their Children with me, to enter them that day, that proper classes may, at once, be formed, and suitable books, where they are wanted, be procured for the pupils.
As this Academy has been several years in operation, under the favor of considerable patronage, and consequently the course of education, the morals and manners, and the attention and care practised at it, as also the terms of Board and Tuition generally known, nothing on these heads need be said at present.
I will, however, just observe, that as an increase of attention is not herein promised, so, a diminution of it need not be feared.
CHRISTOPHER COLLINS.
Mount Zoar, August 16, 1805.
Weaving Business
Carried on in the Main Street, Martinsburg, opposite to Major Boyd's.
THE subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he continues to carry on the Weaving Business in its branches, common work of all descriptions, also Woollen, Worsted, and Cotton Chains, Twillings of various kinds, Jeans, Dimities, Swandowns, Thicksets, Cotton Denim, either on Cotton or Linen Chains, also Floating and Spotted Cottons for men and women's ware, Diamonds, Birdseye, Huckabacks, M and O's, N and O's, and Queen's fancy Counterpanes, the same in Table Linens, single and double Coverlets, Diaper, Deception Diaper, and Damask Twilled Table Linens of various figures, Forrest or Line work of various figures and float Coverlets, mock Mersailles Stocking-net, Muslinnet, Solid Netting, Irish Stitch, Honey Comb, Tabby Diamond, Plain Cord, Eaton Cord, Jean Back Cord, Mild Worm and Tow Cords, Velvet, Velverets, Dice Velverets, Velverateen, Bumbarat, Fustian, Jean Fustian, Pillow Fustian, Dice Denim, Wild Boar, Double top Jean Back, Jean Back Thicket, Cotton Sattinet, Lilypusian Diamond, and several other kinds too tedious to enumerate; and as he now has a sober industrious young man to help in the above business, he will have two looms employed at figure work and two at common work. He will execute any kind of work wanted in a neat and serviceable manner, with the greatest expedition and on reasonable terms.
WILLIAM REED.
August, 16, 1805.
N. B. Double Coverlets of the newest and handsomest patterns woven with 30 reedles, on the most reasonable terms.
FROM THE REPERTORY.
BRUTUS killed his benefactor and friend, Caesar, because Caesar had usurped the sovereign power. Therefore, Brutus was a patriot whose character is to be admired and whose example should be imitated, as long as republican liberty shall have a friend or an enemy in the world.
This short argument seems to have hitherto vindicated the fame of Brutus from reproach and even from scrutiny. Yet, perhaps no character has been more overrated and no example worse applied. He was no doubt an excellent scholar and a complete master as well as faithful votary of philosophy. But in action, the impetuous Cassius greatly excelled him. Cassius alone of all the conspirators acted with promptness and energy in providing for the war, which he foresaw the death of Caesar would kindle. Brutus spent his time in indolence and repining, the dupe of Anthony's arts or his own false estimate of Roman spirit and virtue. The people had lost a kind master, and they lamented him. Brutus summoned them to make efforts and sacrifices, and they viewed his cause with apathy, his crime with abhorrence.
Before the decisive battle of Philippi, Brutus seems after the death of Cassius to have sunk under the weight of the sole command. He still had many able officers left and among them Messala, one of the first men of that age, so fruitful of great men. But Brutus no longer maintained the ascendancy over his army which talents of the first order maintain everywhere, and most signalily in the camp and field of battle. It is fairly then to be presumed that his troops had discovered that Brutus whom they loved and esteemed nevertheless was destitute of those talents. For he was soon obliged by their clamours, much against his judgment and against all prudence and good sense to give battle. Thus ended the life of Brutus and the existence of the republic.
Whatever doubts there may be of the political and military capacity of Brutus there is none concerning his virtue. His principles of action were the noblest that ancient philosophy had taught, and his actions were conformed to his principles. Nevertheless our admiration of the man ought not to blind our judgment of the deed, which, though it was the blemish of his virtue had shed an unfaulng splendour on his name.
For though the multitude to the end of time will be open to flattery and will joyfully assist their flatterers to become their tyrants, yet they will never cease to hate tyrants and tyranny with equal sincerity and vehemence. Hence it is that the memory of Brutus who slew a tyrant is consecrated as the champion and martyr of liberty, and will flourish and look green in declamation, as long as the people are prone to believe that those are their best friends, who have proved themselves the greatest enemies of their enemies.
Ask any one man of morals whether he approves of assassination, he will answer, no. Would you kill your friend and benefactor? no, no. The question is a horrible insult. Would you practice hypocrisy and smile in his face while your conspiracy is ripening to gain his confidence and to lull him into security, in order to take away his life. Every honest man, on the bare suggestion, feels his blood thicken and stagnate at his heart. Yet in this picture we see Brutus. It would perhaps be scarcely just to hold up to abhorrence. It is certainly monstrous and absurd to exhibit his conduct to admiration.
He did not strike the tyrant from hatred or ambition, his motives are admitted to be good; but was not the action nevertheless, bad?
To kill a tyrant is as much murder as to kill any other man. Besides Brutus, to extenuate the crime could have had no rational hope of putting an end to the tyranny; he had foreseen and provided nothing to realize it. The conspirators relied foolishly enough, on the love of the multitude for liberty—they loved their safety, their ease, their sports and their demagogue favorites a great deal better. They quietly looked on as spec-

utors and left it to the legions of Anthony & Octavius & to those of Syria, Macedonia & Greece to decide in the field of Philippi, whether there should be a republic or not. It was accordingly decided in favor of an Emperor, and the people sincerely rejoiced in the political calm that restored the games of the Circus and the plenty of bread.
Those who cannot bring their judgments to condemn the killing of a tyrant, must nevertheless agree that the blood of Caesar was unprofitably shed. Liberty gained nothing by it and humanity lost a great deal. For it cost eighteen years of agitation and civil war before the ambition of the military and popular chiefs had expended its means and the power was concentrated in one man's hands.
Shall we be told the example of Brutus is a good one, because it will never cease to animate the race of tyrant killers. But will the fancied usefulness of assassination overcome our instinctive sense of its horror. Is it to become a part of our political morals that the chief of a state is to be stabbed or poisoned whenever a fanatic, a malecontent or a reformer shall rise up and call him a tyrant? Then there should be as little calm in despotism as in liberty.
But when has it happened that the death of an usurper has restored to the public liberty its departed life? Every successful usurpation creates many competitors for power, and they successively fall in the struggle. In this agitation, liberty is without friends, without resources and without hope. Blood enough, and the blood of tyrants too, was shed between the time of the wars of Marius and the death of Anthony, a period of about sixty years, to turn a common grist mill. Yet the cause of the public liberty continually grew more and more desperate. It is not by destroying tyrants that we are to extinguish tyranny. Nature is not thus to be exhausted of her power to produce them. The soil of a republic sprouts with the rankest fertility. It has been sown with dragons' teeth. To lessen the hopes of usurping demagogues, we must enlighten, animate and combine the spirit of freemen. We must fortify and guard the constitutional ramparts about liberty. When its friends become indolent or disheartened, it is no longer of any importance how long livers are its enemies.—They will prove immortal.
Nor will it avail to say, that the famous deed of Brutus will forever check the audacity of tyrants. Of all passions fear is the most cruel. If new tyrants dread other Brutuses, they will more naturally soothe their jealousy by persecutions than by the practice of clemency or justice. They will say the clemency of Caesar proved fatal to him. They will augment their force and multiply their precautions, and their habitual dread will degenerate into habitual cruelty.
Have we not then a right to conclude that the character of Brutus is greatly overrated, and the fashionable approbation of his example horribly corrupting and pernicious.
Latest FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
BOSTON, August 23.
Paris papers to June 27, have been received by capt. Rife, arrived at Salem from Bordeaux. Their contents are not very interesting. They continue the report respecting pacific arrangements under the mediation of Russia. The finances of the young and spirited Swedish Monarch are represented as in an embarrassed state, and that an emission of iron and paper money is talked of in his dominions. Several French generals, who were lately at Berlin, were entertained by the Prussian Monarch! In the Italian Kingdom the Roman Code of Laws has been superceded by the Napoleon Code. By the following paragraph it appears that the predicted change in the affairs of the little Republic of Lucca was about to take place. Some of the stipulations of the authorities of Lucca would deserve commendation, were there not reason to believe them mere barks to induce the people to consent to the surrender of their independence.
GENOA, June 10.
The constituted authorities of Lucca, at the sitting of the 4th of June, passed a decree, to be offered to the people for their acceptance, in which it is declared, 1st. That his Majesty the Emperor of France and King of Italy, be requested to give a new constitution to Lucca, and establish the government in the family of a prince exclusively of a female succession. 2d. That the Apostolical Roman religion shall be maintained, the inde-
pendence of the State and the national representation shall be preserved, and the equality of rights and of liberty civil and apostolical; that titles and privileges of birth shall be excluded, with exception only of the reigning family ; that primogenitures and entails should be abolished; that public services and trusts be conferred only upon citizens of Lucca, excepting in the judicatures, and finally that the payment of the public debt should be secured.
The following account of Lucca is extracted from Morae's Gazetteer.
"Lucca, a republic of Italy, lying on the Tuscan sea. It is 20 miles in length, and 10 in breadth. The soil does not produce much corn, but there is plenty of wine, oil, silk, wool, and chestnuts. Their oil, in particular is in high esteem; and the common people usually eat chestnuts instead of bread.
The head of this republic has the name of Gonsaloner, who has the executive power, together with a council of 9 members, who are changed every 2 months; but the legislative authority is lodged in a senate of 200 of the principal persons, who ballot for the choice of all officers. The number of souls in the city, and its 150 villages, is computed at upwards of 120,000, of whom between 20,000 and 30,000 are able to bear arms. The industry of the people in improving every spot of their ground, is equally surprising and commendable."
NEW-YORK, August 27.
By the ship Franklin, we have received the Argus, a paper printed in Paris, as late as the 24th of June, which contains the following article:—
Allied by indissoluble ties with Holland, Spain, and a large portion of Italy, France might already launch upon the ocean squadrons superior to those of England. A few short voyages will soon have formed sailors, a nursery of them is even now forming in the very sight of the coast of England.
The English ministers either judge like the ignorant vulgar, or they awkwardly dissemble their fears. They represent the French fleets as flying before the English squadrons, as placing their whole safety in their address of escaping the combat. But in sailing out of port they have a destination more glorious to attain: and the brave men they are carrying will still find an occasion of facing the enemy. It is not to accord the combat, but to render it more useful that they leave the English squadrons to struggle with the winds and waves. It is greatly to humanity that England should be punished by the very excess of her pride, and avoid the system she has chosen for enslaving the world, should be the first cause of her ruin. The gaining of a battle at sea might retard for some years the restoration of the French navy; but it may shortly come to pass that England will not accept all those which will be offered to her.
August 30.
From English papers to the 13th of July.
Sixteen thousand French and Dutch troops are encamped a few miles from Amsterdam, who are held in readiness to march at the shortest notice, supposed to be destined to embark in the expedition against England. The Dutch troops are said to rejoice at the idea; not from a wish to assist in conquering England, but to have an opportunity of deserting. The fleet in the Texel is extremely ill manned, but rigidly disciplined, and badly victualled.
On the morning of the 11th July it was mentioned publicly by Mr. Erskine, in the court of king's bench, that advices had been received of Lord Nelson's having fallen in with the combined fleet, had captured eight sail of the line, was in pursuit of the rest. No official account had reached government of this event.
Talleyrand is said to have died at Milan of an apoplectic fit.
The British parliament was prorogued by commission on the 12th. The speech delivered by the lord Chancellor on the occasion mentions that his majesty had not yet been able to lay before parliament the result of the negotiations in which he is engaged with powers on the continent, but that no step would be omitted for promoting such a concert as may afford the best prospect of restoring general and permanent tranquility; or may, if necessary, furnish the means of repelling with vigor the continued encroachments on the part of the French government, which threaten every day more and more the liberty and independence of all the nations of Europe.
A letter from Holland states that considerable bodies of troops were marching
to the Helder, for the purpose of being embarked. The differences between Schimmelpennick and gen. Marmount, had risen to a great height, in consequence of an attempt made by the former to check the boundless profusion and extravagance of the French general.
A report was circulated at the Hague that Bonaparte had declared war against the Emperor of Germany; but it obtained no credit.
A letter from Paris, dated the 2d July, in a Dutch paper, says, "The troops on the coast are in motion, and their numbers are estimated from 150 to 200,000 men. No less than 2000 vessels are lying ready in the Road and in the Port. The flotilla consists of Praams, being a large kind of vessel, having cannon and horses on board, of Gunboats, Pinks, and Challoops, carrying a 24 pounder.
"A bason has been formed in the port of Boulogne, capable of receiving one half of the armed vessels.
"In the port of Vimereaux 2 leagues north of Boulogne, lie the Imperial cutters, and other armed ships.
"The encampments at Boulogne, Etaples and other places, consist of square wooden barracks, plaistered on the outside, ranged in three lines, and divided from each other by little gardens.
"Vice Admiral De Winter has been appointed Commander in Chief of the Texel expedition, with permission to hoist his flag on board of whatever ship he may choose.
DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE.
NORFOLK, August 13.
Most of our readers will recollect the capture of the ship Golden Grove, from this port to Liverpool, in May last.—There have always existed strong suspicions that the privateer which captured her was fitted out in this country, which suspicions are now confirmed. It appears that the Golden Grove went out in company with a number of vessels: among others a small schooner which was observed in Hampton Roads for six or eight days, of which no notice was taken, until Cape Henry bore S. W. distant about 3 miles, when the schooner run alongside of the Golden Grove, hoisted Spanish colours, fired one gun and a volley of small arms, and boarding, made prize of her. It now appeared that the schooner had four guns, which had been concealed by throwing sails over them, and 37 men, most of whom were concealed in the hold. The privateer was commanded by an American, one Hooper, there were also many other Americans on board, whom the captain and officers of the Golden Grove recognized, as having been seen in this place, going on board the different British vessels under the pretext of enquiring for passages, but with a view of ascertaining their force and time of sailing.
August 19.
It is said that orders, have been received by the Commander of the Militia of this place, from the Governor of the State, to have the Militia ready for immediate service. Similar orders were sent to the Commander of the Militia at Petersburg, in consequence, it is stated, of a communication received by express, from the President of the United States. What all this means, we offer no conjecture, the profound secrecy observed by the administration (and which we have no doubt is very proper) gives us no chance of even passing an opinion. In Federal times, it was a crime to keep secrets from the people, we are glad to find that the Republicans know by this time, that the Federalists were not so wicked in this instance, as they were supposed, as our present rulers, have followed this example, and surely they can do nothing wrong.
Extract of a letter from John Shaw, Esq. commanding officer of the United States Frigate John Adams, dated Gibraltar, June 13, 1805.
"With pleasure I inform you of my arrival here (after a passage of 30 days) from N. York. The second day after my leaving Sandy Hook, I unfortunately separated from the gun-boats in a heavy gale, from N. N. E. to E. accompanied with a thick fog, which lasted 3 or 4 days. On the 10th inst. I fell in with No. 10. Lieutenant Cartly, out from Norfolk 27 days. He reported his boat far exceeded his expectations, and was capable of living in any sea, and that he lay too remarkably well. I found lying to an anchor here, gun boats, No. 3, lieutenant Maxwell, No. 6, lieutenant Lawrence, and No. 8, lieutenant Harrison, all per-
fectly well: These boats all exceeded the expectations of their officers. No. 2, lieutenant Izard, No. 8, lieutenant Harradan, and No. 9, lieutenant Elbert, sailed from this port for Tripoli yesterday morning.
"Letters from Commodore Barron, of the 21st April, make no mention of any prospects of peace, and state that he was making active preparations for this summer's siege. He has bought three large schooners, which he has cut down, strengthened and placed bombs on board. The blockade has been kept up all winter very rigidly by our squadron; but the north winds occasionally compelled our fleet to weigh and beat off the shore. The result is, that two small cruisers have got out. They have lately spoke off Corsica, which I presume is their cruising ground.
"Captain Bainbridge, officers and crew are all well and not harshly treated. I flatter myself, that they will all be liberated this summer as I am sure every exertion of our officers will be employed to effect this.
"I am employed this morning in mounting the cannon on the boats, with my main yard, and the instant it is done if the wind will favor I shall weigh my anchor for Tripoli.
"Captain Steward sailed from hence on the second in company with one of our store ships for Malta.
P. S. Commodore Baron's health is perfectly restored.
MARTINSBURG, September 6.
General Moreau, has been waited on, in the most respectable manner, by the principal characters in this city; and has accepted an invitation for a public dinner, to be given in October next. He leaves town this day for his seat at Morriaville. [Phil. pap.]
A letter from governor Sevier to the editor of the Knoxville Gazette, dated Marble Springs, 22d July, says, "I returned from the treaty on Friday evening last, after spending two weeks to no purpose. The Indians offered to make Duck river the line from the mouth up about four miles above the old or present line, thence a parallel line with the present one, to the road leading to Blackburn's, taking in about 4 miles eastwardly of the present line; thence with the present line as high up as to be opposite the head of Cove creek, in the Walnut cove, thence a straight line across so as to intersect Butler's line, giving all above adjoining Kentucky with the four mile slip, and from the Duck river ridge to the river. The commissioners refused to accept it, or any less than the boundary line of state."
The amount of property captured by the French and Spanish cruisers, during the present war, from the single port of Norfolk, is 196,000 dollars! [Balance.]
The United States' frigate Adams, has sailed from Hampton Roads for her station off Charleston. She was spoken off New-Point by a vessel arrived at Baltimore. [Phil. pap.]
The frigates United States and Chesapeake, are ordered to be immediately prepared for service. [dis. Exp.]
From the Rutland Herald.
Extraordinary Snake, in Lake Ontario.
Extract of a letter from a young gentleman residing near the Black River, in the state of New-York, to his correspondent in Castleton—dated Watertown, June 30th, 1805.
"SIR, "Four men of respectability, who belong to this place, were returning from Kingston, last week, in a boat across Lake Ontario, when about half way home espied a distant object lying off in the Lake which they supposed to be a boat with her bottom up. They immediately steered towards it, with a design to make a prize of her; when, with the swiftness of an arrow, it darted towards them, and they discovered it to be a monster in the form of a snake. They were dreadfully frightened, and pulled with all their might for the shore which they soon gained, it being no great distance. The Monster closely pursued them, till gaining shoal water, it played backward and forward before them two hours.—This afforded them leisure to recover from their surprise, to approach and survey it. It contracted itself in a spiral form, which they judged to be nearly

eighteen feet in diameter. From the centre of the ear, the head projected across the folds, lying even with the circumference, almost as large as a hog's head; the eyes nearly the bigness of a pint basin; mouth frightfully large, and aspect terrible. The length, as it appeared above the water, they judged to be 150 feet. The body appeared to be about the size of a barrel. After playing around, as stated above he steered his course for a vessel, which had left Kingston at the same time with themselves, bound to Niagara, and was out of sight in a moment.
"I understand that the Indians have frequently seen the same. He once attempted to pick a man out of a schooner, who saved himself by jumping into the cabin. A number of boats have been lost in the Lake, which many have conjectured were destroyed by this monster. It is supposed to be of the same kind with that which infested the seas of Norway, as it is not difficult for it, when young, to come up the river St. Lawrence."
However incredible the above account may appear, the frightened imaginations of these spectators, have not represented this monster of a Serpent, to be of such an enormous size, as the Sea Snake which was shot by the master of a ship, in the Norwegian seas, in 1755. The length of that, it will be recollected, was more than a hundred yards. The boat and ship-masters of those seas, seem to dread being overset by this Sea-Monster; and, on that account, provide themselves with quantities of Castor, as they are known to have a remarkable aversion to the smell of that drug. It is probable that many who cross the Ontario would be happy to obtain a substance, equally efficacious, for their own security.
Another Mammoth Snake.
A Rattle Snake was found dead in the woods, between the main road and the plantation of Cleland Kinlock, Esq. about 8 miles from this town, a few days since. It was 7 feet long, the thickness of a man's thigh, had 73 rattles, and its teeth were nearly an inch and a half long. [Georgetown (S. C.) Gaz.]
----- FROM THE PUBLIC LEDGER.
THE LAY-CURATE.
Great Mary—who bestowed much labour on us.
THE Apostle of the Gentiles to the Christian Brethren at Rome, chooses to convey his sense of the merits of a young female proselyte in the above words, which, although not expressed in our modern Gallic or English idiom, will be found to import as much as the most formal assurances of "his consideration."
The reader is naturally prepared to inquire, who was the female for whom the apostle intends such flattering acknowledgments? This, however, not being distinctly declared, remains a subject of conjecture; and the context and concomitant history must serve as data for the inquiry.
It is not improbable that she was a Greek; for she is mentioned in immediate connexion with Epenetus who is declared to be the first fruit of Apostleship in Achaia. She may have been an Asiatic of the city of Ephesus; because Aquilla and Priscilla, who are also here mentioned, had resided in that city about three years, and had now returned to Rome after the death of Claudius, or the abrogation of his decree which first occasioned their removal to Corinth; and it is likely Mary may have accompanied them to Italy. That she was not a Roman we may infer, not only from her name but from this circumstance, that the Apostle had not been at the capital at the date of this letter. He addressed his brethren at Rome from Corinth the second time he visited Greece:—but subsequent to this was his accusation before Felix; his trial before Festus; his appeal to and appearance before Cæsar.
To whatever country Mary may have belonged is not very material. She was now at Rome; and her memory is, by this greeting of the Apostle, transmitted to succeeding ages with such peculiar distinction, and such strong marks of approbation, that her name might be the pride, as her virtues ought to excite the imitation of the best of her sex, of every country.
It is with a purpose to bring into view some domestic female virtues, that the LAY-CURATE has chosen this Apostolical greeting as his text. He would recommend to his fair countrywomen the conduct and character of individuals
of their own sex, whose acts and habits in social life are recorded as examples; not only of the purity of the christian character, but for the observance of the cardinal virtues, and the fulfilment of those duties peculiarly assigned to their station.
It is pleasing, it is gratifying, and instructive, to imagine the exemplification of the cardinal and domestic virtues, in the history of the wife of Aquilla! Not only does Priscilla receive tokens of the Apostles gratitude and acknowledgments every time her husband is mentioned, but she is particularly distinguished as his helper in his great work. Fervid and active benevolence was, from the first, conspicuous towards PAUL in Corinth: they not only made him one of their family for eighteen months, while he co-operated with them in the secular employment of tent making, but also, as would appear from his own account, saved his life on some occasion at the hazard of their own. Their liberal beneficence must also have been conspicuous, for he says "they deserve the thanks of all the churches of the Gentiles."
How easy is it to suppose that this worthy family took an earnest part, while at Corinth, in promoting the contributions that were made for the support of the poor brethren at Jerusalem and elsewhere. For frequent mention is made of the liberality of the churches of Achaia in this respect. In all these virtuous and praiseworthy actions Priscilla bore not a passive but an active part. In all their peregrinations the benediction of the Apostle follows her and her husband. After their sojourn at Ephesus, whither they had accompanied him, they return to Rome, and receive the greeting in the context, and again, when, after some years, the return to Ephesus, Timothy, who was a Bishop or Presbyter of that church, is requested to deliver to them the salutations of Paul.
Among the female Christians of that time, the bearer of this epistle to Rome deserves not to be overlooked. PRISCILLA seems to have been a Deaconess of the church of Cenchrea, which was a small maritime town near Corinth. That she had been conspicuous for good qualities, is manifest, not only from her being selected as the bearer of this important trust, but also from the strong recommendation given of her by Paul, and the reasons subjoined. "for," says he, "she hath been a succourer of more than of myself."
Of what particular kinds were the virtues of MARY and of PRISCILLA, or in what manner they were made serviceable, we are not told; but it may easily be discovered that they were not ascetick; neither those of the blind devotee nor of starched prude; but such as become every human being, and are particularly ornamental to the women, those of sufficient benevolence, and domestic usefulness.
If his fair readers are now preparing to exclaim—what is the object of all this research, and where is the benefit we are to derive from those historical conjectures? Is not the exordium already of such length, that there is not room for much doctrine in the discourse? If such be their disposition of mind, the CURATE can only recommend to them the exercise of one of their virtues, patience!—He has not unwittingly deviated from the accustomed form of didactic instruction. If he can before he closes, place one or two useful truths in a favorable point of view, he will hope to be excused for his circumlocution.
He would, then, wish to recall to the minds of his female friends, the consideration of the part they have to act, and the duties they have to perform in life; and to discover whether they are not, of those kinds which have here received Apostolical approbation.
Virtue is immutable. That which was in itself excellent eighteen centuries, to-day is the same. The degrees of delicacy which have been, by the progress of learning and refinement, superinduced upon female manners, in latter ages, is not always favourable to moral habits. Though tenderness, timidity, and nicety of feeling be in their nature amiable, and though the exhibition of them may frequently conduce to the excitement of that sympathy which constitutes one of the best blessings of our sex, yet how often do they lead to excess in their indulgence, or are over-rated in the power attributed to them. Whenever they are calculated upon as charms to attract, or qualities to inspire regard, they cease to be auxiliaries to virtue. An affectation of shrinking timidity of heart, and overweening delicacy of sentiment, may soon be converted into reality. All know the effect this reality has upon the nerves; and from the close connection between the physical and moral faculties, the
mind soon becomes unfit for the discharge of any positive duty.
That this affection is encouraged beyond any reasonable ground in modern education, is daily seen by those who are accustomed to inquire into the cause of what they behold. The occasions of alarm and suffering which unavoidably occur in families, and require the exertion of great patience and fortitude, are sufficient to convince us that woman is not naturally weak in constitution and temper. Indeed were it so, we should be compelled to conclude that the CREATOR had not adapted the means to the ends with that foresight which we every where discover in his plans.
Without regard to the notions of Mrs. Wolstonecraft on the abstract rights of women, the LAY-CURATE is decidedly of the opinion of those who would rather form the sexes to a resemblance of character, than contrast them with each other. Virtue, wisdom, presence of mind, capacity, application, are not sexual qualities; they belong to mankind; to all who have duties to perform and evils to endure.
Female duties and destination are distinctly comprehended in the original mandate of divine appointment:—"And he said it is not good for man to be alone; I will make him an help meet for him." This not only points out marriage as the destination of woman, but also the character they are to sustain in that relation:—a companion and an helper. Any elucidation of those exercises whereby the wife realizes the helpmate is unnecessary; they are particularly understood. The LAY-CURATE, however, would exhort his young countrywomen, not to undervalue that knowledge which will best enable them to discharge those functions. They will not be rendered less amiable by possessing such information.
A justly celebrated writer [Dr. ATKIN] after having observed that the arts of housewifery should be regarded as professional by the woman who intends to become a wife, thus adds—"and to select one for that station who is destitute of them, or disinclined to exercise them, however otherwise accomplished, is as absurd as it would be to choose for your lawyer or physician a man who excels in every thing other than in law or physic.
The LAY-CURATE thinks it an easy matter for his countrywomen to convert their virtues into valuable substitutes for fashionable extrinsic embellishments, the languor of sensibility, and the refined aura of coquetry. The cares and the pleasures of life equally require an union of the sexes; but the happiness of a husband does not require those foreign aids; or rather it is not to be secured by such alone. That union whose basis is esteem and whose cement is respect, must surely be the strongest and most pleasurable.
That the women of his country may excel in those qualities which truly are estimable, and are peculiarly adapted to the parts they have to act; that in the discharge of their religious, relative, and personal duties, they may secure an approbation which is superior even to that of an Apostle; and that in conjunction with their duty to God, they may display the valuable domestic virtues of MARY and of PRISCILLA, with the charitable dispositions and active benevolence of the wife of AQUILLA; are the greatest blessings that can be asked for, in their behalf, by
A LAY-CURATE.
----- FROM THE BALANCE.
"At thirty, man suspects himself a fool; Knows it at forty, & reforms his plan; At fifty, chides his infamous delay, Pushes his prudent purpose to resolve; In all the magnanimity of thought Resolves; and re-resolves; then dies the same."
WHEN our passions have taken possession of us, it is no easy matter to break their force. If we once give a loose to our appetites, we know not when to hold the rein; nor is it always in our power to stop short of vice; so frail is human nature—so strong the force of habit. That "it is easier to suppress the first desire than to satisfy all that follow it," is a maxim, the truth of which, many an unthinking youth has, too late, been forced to acknowledge. How many have we known, who, from the indulgence of innocent amusements, have been led into excesses, and crimes which have stained a reputation, which would otherwise have been fair and irreproachable; and which have sometimes brought him to a shameful end. Innocent pleasures are as necessary to the support of the constitution and health, as salutary
medicines;—but in keeping within bounds, there lies the task; we progress, by slow degrees, till we arrive at the gulf of sensuality. As well may "the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots, as those long "hackneyed in the ways of vice," to reform; the drunkard to become temperate, the gambler lose a relish for his cards and dice, or the sensualist give up his carnal desire. In the time of enjoyment, we have no wish to reform; but in our calm and serious moments we make a thousand resolutions, which we as often break as temptations offer; and thus our whole life is one continued series of sinning and repenting, which generally ends with our existence. How important then, is it, that those who have the care of youth, should warn them both by precept and example, to shun the excessive indulgence of pleasure (falsely so called, a sure procurer of loss of health, reputation, fortune and peace of conscience) and to pursue the paths of sobriety, honesty, frugality and industry; to lead Godly lives, in the fear of the Lord, which is the beginning of knowledge. Thus will their lives be serene and happy, and their exit peaceful: And when they shall be removed from this scene of care and trouble, be welcomed into the society of the blessed, and receive the plaudit of "Well done, good and faithful servant."
AMICUS.
THE Members of the Charles-Town Jockey Club are requested to meet at Henry Piercy's tavern, in said town; on the second Saturday in this month, which is the 14th day, at 2 o'clock P. M. there to ballot for President and Vice-President, and to appoint Judges to regulate the Heats, and apportion each day's Rate.
By order of the President, HENRY PIERCY, Secretary. September 6, 1805.
TO PRINTERS.
THE Editor and Proprietor of the Scioto Gazette would dispose of, on very advantageous terms to the purchaser, one half of his Printing-Office, with the business now attached to it. A liberal credit will be given for the payment and no money required in hand; or, he will give generous wages to an attentive, sober person, capable of superintending the manual part of his printing concerns.
Printing-Office, Chillicothe, } August 19, 1805. }
STRAYED from James McDonald's pasture, about three and a half miles from Garrard's-Town, Berkeley County, Virginia, on Wednesday evening the 28th of August, a roan MARE, between fourteen and fifteen hands high, about eighteen years old, a piece cut off the right ear, and some saddle marks on her back, no other marks recollected. Two dollars reward and reasonable expenses will be paid for delivering said mare to the subscriber, living on Potomack river, about five miles above Williamsport.
HENRY SMITH. September 6, 1805.
Public Sale.
WILL be sold at public sale on Friday the 27th instant, on the plantation formerly the property of James Strode, 4 miles from Martinsburg, and 3 miles from the Sulpher-Spring. Work Horses, breeding Mares, a number of Colts, milch Cows, young Cattle, Hogs, Sheep, Geese, a good plantation Wagon, Plows, a diamond Harrow, Household and Kitchen Furniture, among which are Tables, Chairs, two Corner Cupboards, Looking-Glasses, and a number of other articles too numerous to mention. A credit of 11 months will be given, the purchaser giving bond with approved security. The sale will begin about 9 o'clock, when due attendance will be given by
FRANCIS SILVER. September 6, 1805.
The following BLANKS , printed with NEW and ELEGANT TYPE, are always kept for sale at this Office: DEEDS, Common BONDS, Apprentices INDENTURES, Pawnbrokers NOTES, &c. &c.

SUMMER GOODS.
THE subscriber has just received and is now opening, an elegant assortment of
MERCHANDIZE,
suitable for the present season, which he takes the liberty of offering to his friends and the public in general uncommonly cheap, consisting in part of the following articles, and a number of others too tedious for insertion:
Douglas and Ticklingburgs, Russia Sheetings and Drillings, Brown Holland, 9-8 Irish Sheetings, 4-4 and 7-8 Irish Linens, 10-4 Damask Table Cloths, 4-4 and 5-4 Diaper Linen, 8-8 and 12-8 Apron Checks, Fustians and Jeans, Nankeens, Cotton Hoery, Meranilles Vest shapes, Silk and Cotton Suspenders, Umbrellas, Fashionable Chintzes and Calicoes, Low priced ditto, Coloured Cambric Muslins, Low priced ditto, Dimities, uncommonly cheap, 12-8 Damask Silk Shawls, Extra long pic nic silk Gloves, A variety of elegant Laces and Edgings, low priced, Lutestring and coloured Satins, Ribbons, Book and Yaconet Muslins, Morocco and Kid Shoes, A large assortment of Extra and Hab-bit Silk Gloves.
THE above mentioned articles are of a superior quality, and to be had at very reduced prices. The subscriber has also received a complete assortment of
Groceries and Hard-Ware;
He has Waldron's Grass and Cradling Scythes, Mallet and Crum Creek Wheat Stoves. He assures his friends and customers generally, that he will sell those articles on very accommodating terms, and begs leave to solicit their custom as usual.
WARRANTED
Bolting Cloths,
Superfine, Common and Midling, of the first quality, for sale on the usual terms. PHILIP NADENBOUSCH. Martinsburg, June 7, 1805.
Mill Ropes, Sacking and Bed Cords, Plough and other Lines, also Fish Oil,
Just received and for sale by P. NADENBOUSCH. Martinsburg, August 9, 1805.
European & East India GOODS.
JUST received and now opening by the subscriber, an extensive variety of the Latest Improved Fashions, of superior quality, well assorted and selected from the present Importations; also a general assortment of HARDWARE and GROCERIES—All of which he highly recommends to his friends, customers and a liberal public, at the most reduced cash prices. Impressed with sentiments of gratitude for the flattering encouragement he has heretofore experienced in his line of business, all friends and customers will please to accept his best respects.
JEREMIAH EVANS. Martinsburg, May 24, 1805.
FOR SALE,
A PLANTATION, containing about 180 acres, about 100 of which are cleared; there is a convenient Dwelling House and Kitchen and a good Barn on the premises; near the House is a Well thirty feet deep, which never goes dry when kept clean; on one part of the Plantation there is a large and excellent Spring.—The Land is of a superior quality; it lies on the road leading from Martinsburg to Boyd's Ferry, and is about six miles from the former place.—For terms apply on the premises, or to the subscriber in Martinsburg. IGNATIUS PRICE. January 25, 1805.
FOR SALE,
Pursuant to the last will and testament of Robert Creighton, dec'd, a valuable
Tract of Land,
Lying in the County of Berkeley and State of Virginia, three miles from the town of Martinsburg, on the road leading to Williamsport, eighty-five miles from the City of Baltimore, seventy-five from the City of Washington, and eighty miles from the town of Alexandria—containing six-hundred acres, one half cleared and under good fence, the balance well clothed with timber: There are on said land a number of never failing springs, and a sufficient quantity of Meadow: This Tract would suit well to be divided, as there are two Dwelling Houses, two Double Barns, and two Orchards of choice Fruit. It lies five miles from the river Potomac, the navigation of said river is now completed, produce may be conveyed down the river to the City of Washington and to the town of Alexandria at a small expense. For terms apply to William Riddle, of the town of Martinsburg. A good title will be made the purchaser by
WILLIAM RIDDLE, and Wm. CREIGHTON, Exrs.
Berkeley County, ss.
February Court, 1805.
Robert Kennedy, Executor of Thomas Kennedy, deceased, Comp't against
Daniel Kennedy and others, Def'rs.
In CHANCERY.
THE Defendant Daniel Kennedy, not having entered his appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that they are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the Complainant by his Counsel, it is ordered that the said Defendant do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in August next, to answer the bill of the Complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer, for two months successively, and published at the door of the Court House of the said County. A Copy.
Teste,
DAVID HUNTER, C.B.C.
Berkeley, ss.
June Court, 1805.
William Stuart, Comp't
against
Josiah Raymond, Tunis Newkirk, Geo. Newkirk, Reuben Newkirk, Samuel Swearingen, Gideon Goss, Joseph Wallingsford, Thomas Cox, Rignal Butt, Henry Holman, Adam Myers, Basil Cross, Baldry Butt, William Bennett, Richard Morelatt, Abraham Morelatt, sen. George Lanehart, John Grove, James Likens, Nathaniel Linthicum, Cornelius Simmons, George Filson, John Strode, Jeremiah Strode, William Godman, Peter Seaburn, William Seaburn, David Harris, John Lamer, Jacob Hoover, John Harrison, James Warren, John Smith, Edward Mercer, Rignal Green, Joseph Foreman, Christopher Parrott, Thomas Cox, John Randall, Anthony Turner, Robert Burns, John Jones, Thomas Shepherd, Aaron Farthing, Joseph Ingle, George Mason, Jacob Comegys, John Butt, Frederick Imhoff, Swearingen Ray, Lewis Wisenall, and Jacob Smurr, Defendants.
In CHANCERY.
THE Defendant, Josiah Raymond, not having entered his appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that he is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the Complainant by his Counsel, it is ordered that the said Defendant do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in August next, to answer the bill of the Complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer, for two months successively, and published at the door of the Court House of the said County. A Copy.
Teste,
DAVID HUNTER, C.B.C.
FOR SALE,
A healthy, likely, strong
Negro Boy,
about twelve years old; those who wish to purchase, may apply to the Printer hereof for information.
August 16, 1805.
More Fresh Goods.
JUST received, and are now opening, a large and general assortment of
Summer Goods and Groceries,
which, in addition to his former supply received this spring, makes his assortment at present very general, all of which will be sold unusually low for cash. Also, HERRINGS of the Baltimore inspection by the barrel, and a quantity of H. & J. Long's and Z. Burns' noted SICKLES, Waldron's Cradling and Grass SCYTHES, &c.
He has also for sale, some handsome
Bear-Skins,
for Trooper's Caps and Holsters. JAMES FAULKNER. Martinsburg, June 14, 1805.
Cheap Goods.
THE subscriber has just received from the City of Philadelphia, and is now opening a large supply of remarkably Cheap Goods, consisting in part of 4-4 and 7-8 Irish Linens, 100 pieces elegant Chintzes and Calicoes of the newest patterns, 1 trunk Fashionable Muslins of different kinds, a handsome assortment of Dimities and Leghorn Bonnets, 4 bales India Muslins, Nankeens, Apron Checks, a handsome assortment of best Brussels Laces and Edgings, extra Long Silk Gloves, and a variety of other articles.
He has also received a large supply of
BAR-IRON and CASTINGS.
English Blister'd and Crowley STEEL;
Also—A parcel of good old WHISKY, distilled in Maryland.
The above Goods having been chiefly purchased for Cash, on the lowest terms, I am happy to inform my friends and the public generally, that I am now enabled to supply them, with such Merchandise as they may want, on good terms.
THOMAS C. SMITH. Martinsburg, May 10, 1805.
TO BE RENTED,
IF not privately disposed of before, to the highest bidder, on the 14th day of December next, if fair, or the next fair day, three TENEMENTS, two and a half miles westward of Charles-Town, Jefferson County; viz. the first supposed to contain 345 acres, the second 125 acres, and the third 90 acres.—For terms apply to
GEORGE S. WASHINGTON, Near the premises.
July 19, 1805.
Negroes For Sale.
WILL be sold for cash, to the highest bidder, on Saturday the 31st day of September next, before the door of the Court House of Jefferson County, TWO NEGROES, to wit: Hannah, aged nineteen years, or thereabouts; also, Jane, about nine years old.—The said Negroes having been conveyed to the subscriber, in trust, by Peter Cockrell of Jefferson County, to secure a debt due Robert Carter of said County. THOMAS GRIGGS. August 16, 1805.
Berkeley County, ss.
June Court, 1805.
MICHAEL M'KENNEY, Complainant,
vs.
GEORGE LINDENBURGER, Defendant.
In CHANCERY.
THIS day came the Complainant by his Counsel, and it appearing to the Court that the defendant is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth, it is ordered that the defendant do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in August next, to answer the complainant's bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer and continued for two months successively, and also be posted up for two months successively at the door of the Court House of this County. A Copy. Attest,
DAVID HUNTER, C.B.C.
Berkeley County, ss.
June Court, 1805.
Daniel M'KENNEY, Comp't,
against
Samuel Woods, Def't.
In CHANCERY.
THE Defendant, Samuel Woods, not having entered his appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that he is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the Complainant by his Counsel, it is ordered that the said Defendant do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in August next, to answer the bill of the Complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer, for two months successively, and published at the door of the Court House of the said County. A Copy. Teste,
DAVID HUNTER, C.B.C.
REMOVAL.
THE subscribers respectfully inform their customers and the public in general, that they have removed their Store to that well-known Corner House, just at the end of the Market-House, and immediately opposite Mrs. Juliana Eckhart's tavern, where they are opening in addition to their former stock a variety of
New Goods.
They have also just received a large quantity of home-made LINEN (fine and coarse,) ditto twilled BAGS, clean FLAX, &c. They continue to keep coal and upper LEATHER, BAR-IRON, crowley and blistered STEEL, PAINTS, patent and other MEDICINES, &c. &c.
All which they offer for sale remarkably cheap.
JAMES & JOHN LANE. Shepherd's-Town, July 10, 1805.
Public Sale.
WILL be offered to public sale at my plantation on Tuscarora Creek, 5 miles from Martinsburg, on the 12th day of September next, the following property, viz: a number of milch Cows, and beef Cattle; 42 head of Hogs of different sizes, Sheep, Wind Mill, Farming Utensils, one excellent Case of Drawers, one corner Cupboard, with other Household and Kitchen Furniture, and a variety of other articles too tedious to mention. The sale to commence at ten o'clock, when due attendance, and a reasonable credit will be given by JAMES MILLER, sen. August 23, 1805.
WILL be sold at public vendue, on the 12th day of September next, the following property, viz: Brood Mares, Milch Cows and some young Cattle, some Hogs, a new Waggon in complete order for the roads, some Hogheads and Barrels, and many other articles too tedious to mention. The sale will commence at ten o'clock, when due attendance will be given and the terms made known. JOHN ROBERTS. August 23, 1805.
I will also sell or rent the property I now live on, near Strider's mill, possession of which will be given on the 13th day of September next. J. R.
A variety of BLANKS for sale at this Office.
MARTINSBURG, Berkeley County, Virginia; Printed and published by JOHN ALBURTIS.
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