Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer (Martinsburg, Va.), 1803-10-21 00:00:00

Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer.
[No. 30 of Volume V.]
FRIDAY, October 21, 1803.
[Whole No. 238.]
THIS day is dissolved by mutual consent, the Partnership of John Kearsley & James S. Lane , lately trading under the firm of James S. Lane, & Co. All persons indebted to them are requested to come forward immediately and pay their respective balances to James S. Lane , who is fully authorised to receive all debts due to the concern.
JOHN KEARSLEY, JAMES S. LANE.
Shepherd's-Town, October 1, 1803.
THE business in future will be carried on in the same house, by James & John Lane , who respectfully beg leave to inform the public, and in particular the friends and former customers of James S. Lane, & Co. that they now have a pretty general assortment of
GOODS,
Together with Soar and Upper LEATHER, CASTINGS, (among which are ten plate Stoves) BAR-IRON—Home-made LINEN, FLAX, and a large number of excellent Home-made Twill'd BAGS. They expect in a few days to receive their supply of FALL and WINTER GOODS, and solicit the continuation of the public's custom, assuring them, at the same time, that it shall always be their greatest ambition to serve their friends and customers on the best possible terms—a trial, they are persuaded, will fully evince the truth of their assertions.
JAMES & JOHN LANE. Shepherd's-Town, October 14, 1803.
Meminger & Cooper
Have removed their Store from the house next to the Globe Inn, to the old stand formerly occupied by P. Nadenbusch, & Co. at which place they now offer for sale, in addition to their former stock, a number of
FRESH FALL
GOODS.
They will not assert that their Goods are extraordinarily cheap, but hope those who favour them with their custom, will be inclined to continue.
GRUBB's
BAR-IRON,
At six dollars for 112lbs. to be had of them. WHEAT, RYE, CORN, OATS, FLAX-SEED, and clean LINEN and COTTON RAGS, bought, or taken in payment for Goods.
Martinsburg, October 14, 1803.
GREEN SPRING FULLING MILL.
THE subscriber is now carrying on the Fulling and Dying Business, in all their various branches, at the above Mill; he has plenty of water with a quantity of the most fashionable dye-stuffs, which will enable him to carry on the business with neatness and dispatch. He informs the public that he has declined carrying on business at Benjamin Beeler's Mill, and will carry it on at his own Mill for the future, those having work will please send it on there.
N. B. He wants a man that understands the Dying business in the woolen line; to such an one good encouragement will be given by applying to the subscriber at the above mill.
WILLIAM BAILEY.
October 14, 1803.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY, as Apprentices to the Joiner and Cabinet Making business, one or two young LADS, of good moral conduct, from fifteen to seventeen years of age; to such there will be good encouragement given, by applying to the subscriber, living at Bath Berkeley County, he hopes that from his knowledge and attention to business, he will give satisfaction to the parents of such as may trust him with the instruction and charge of their children.
JOHN LEYBURN.
October 14, 1803.
FOR SALE, A VALUABLE PLANTATION, near the Warm Spring road, four miles from Martinsburg, Berkeley County, containing 150 acres of first quality Lime stone land, 100 acres of which are cleared, and in excellent farming condition, 10 acres of good meadow and more can easily be made; the uncleared land is covered with a variety of excellent timber. On the premises are a convenient log Dwelling House, a good double Barn, Stables, Smoke House, Milk House, &c. a large Apple and Peach Orchard, with a variety of other fruit trees, and a never-failing well of good water conveniently situated. A further description is deemed unnecessary, as it is presumed the purchaser will wish to see the property before it is contracted for. The terms may be known and the place seen, on application to the subscriber living thereon.
JAMES ROBINSON.
October 14, 1803.
ONE CENT REWARD.
RAN away from the subscriber some time in the month of May or June last, a bound Girl about fourteen or fifteen years of age, named Rebecca Francis, bound by the Overseers of the Poor. The above reward will be given to any person who will apprehend and return her to the subscriber, living in Martinsburg, Berkeley County, Virginia.
JOHN M'CLEARY.
October 14, 1803.
STRAY MARE.
CAME to the subscriber's plantation on Back Creek, some time in May last, a sorrel MARE, with a blaze face, between 13 and 14 hands high, 2 or 3 years old, has a small white spot in the shape of a diamond between her nostrils, not branded, and has never been docked. Appraised according to law. The owner is requested to prove property, pay charges, and take her away.
ROBERT PINCKERTON.
October 14, 1803.
TAKEN up by the subscriber on the 10th inst. as an estray, a sorrel mare with a star in her forehead, about five years old, fourteen hands high, shod before and appraised to 40 dollars. The owner is desired to prove property, pay charges and take her away.
THOMAS COLVIN.
Berkeley County, October 14, 1803.
PUBLIC SALE.
At the late dwelling house of Richard Barnhouse, dec'd, at the Big Spring, two miles from Martinsburg, Berkeley County.
WILL be sold on Thursday the 3d day of November next, at the above place, all the personal property belonging to the estate of Richard Barnhouse, deceased, consisting of two NEGROES, a man and girl, Horses, Cows, Feather Beds and Bedding, Desks, Tables, Household and Kitchen Furniture, some merchantable WHEAT, a quantity of Corn and fall Grain in the ground. Nine months credit will be given, the purchaser to give bond and approved security.
ALL those having any just claims against said estate, are requested to bring forward their accounts properly authenticated—and all those in any manner indebted to said estate, are requested to make payment, that a final settlement may be made.
JOHN FRYATT, Adm.
October 7, 1803.
WILL ALSO BE SOLD,
At the same time and place, ALL the personal property of Isaac Evans, dec'd. consisting of one NEGRO WOMAN, Cattle, Hogs, Sheep, Household and Kitchen Furniture, a Waggon and Geers, with Farming Utensils of every description. Nine months credit will be given, the purchaser to give bond with approved security. The sale to continue from day to day until the whole is sold.
JOHN FRYATT, Exr.
October 7, 1803.
JUST RECEIVED.
A Large and General Assortment of FALL and WINTER
GOODS,
Suitable for the present and approaching seasons, which I am determined to sell at the most reduced prices for Cash or Country Produce.
Wanted to purchase a quantity of good clean
FLAX-SEED,
For which the highest price will be given in CASH.
JAMES FAULKNER.
Martinsburg, October 7, 1803.
FOR SALE,
A complete Weaver's
LOOM,
with Tackling. For terms apply to the subscriber living near the head of Dry-Ran.
JONATHAN THATCHER.
7th of the 10th month, 1803.
FOR SALE,
A Valuable Negro
WOMAN,
Who is well acquainted with house and out work.
Apply to the Printer of this Paper, October 7, 1803.
PUBLIC SALE.
ON the 5th day of November next, in the town of Darkesville, in the County of Berkeley, will be sold to the highest bidder, for ready money, the HOUSE and better part of a LOT, with the appurtenances thereto belonging, at this time in the possession of Matthias Urick, lying and being in said town—to be sold by virtue of a deed of trust, executed by said Matthias Urick to me, to secure the payment of a sum of money due from said Urick to Mr. William Wilson.
ELISHA BOYD, Trustee.
September 23, 1803.
At a Court held for Brooke County, and continued on Tuesday the 30th day of August, 1803.
BRICE M'GEHEE.
vs.
BENJAMIN JOHNSTON, Sen'r.
IN CHANCERY.
THIS day came the complainant by his Counsel, and the Sheriff having returned that the Defendant is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth, and having failed to appear and answer the bill according to law and the rules of the court, it is ordered that he do appear here to the bill aforesaid on the second day of the next November Term, and that a copy of this order be printed in the nearest Virginia Gazette, and that a another copy be posted up at the door of this Court House for two months successively.
Copy. Teste,
JOHN CONNELL, c. b. c.
At a Court held for Brooke County, and continued on Friday the 3d day of September, 1803.
Philip Doddridge.
vs.
Mary Murphy and Elizabeth Murphy, heirs at law of Cornelius Murphy, deceased. IN CHANCERY.
THIS day came the Complainant by his Counsel, and it appearing to the Court that the Defendants are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth, it is ordered that the Defendants do appear here on the second day of next November Term, to answer the Complainant's bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively in the nearest Virginia Gazette, and also be posted up for two months successively at the door of the Court House of this County.
Copy. Teste,
JOHN CONNELL, c. b. c.
At a Court held for Brooke County, and continued on Tuesday the 30th day of August, 1803.
Jonas Sealy.
vs.
John Quick, Tunas Quick, John Ritchie and Jamima his wife, Edward King and Mary his wife, John Dewit and Catherine his wife, Adam Hank and Rebecca his wife, Francis Magee and Hannah his wife, Elijah Rittenhouse and Sarah his wife, which said John, Tunis, Jamima, Mary, Catherine, Rebecca, Hannah and Sarah, are heirs at law of Cornelius Quick, dec.
IN CHANCERY.
ON motion of the Complainant by his Attorney, and it appearing to the Court that the Defendants John Quick, Tunis Quick, John Ritchie and Jamima his wife, Edward King and Mary his wife, John Dewit and Catherine his wife, Adam Hank and Rebecca his wife, Francis Magee and Hannah his wife, are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth, it is ordered that the said Defendants do appear here in this Court, on the second day of next November Term, to answer the Complainant's bill, and that a copy of this order be published for two months successively in the nearest Virginia Gazette, and likewise be posted up for two months successively at the door of the Court House of this County.
Copy. Teste,
JOHN CONNELL, c. b. c.
THE Subscribers again respectfully return their most cordial thanks to all customers generally, for the liberal encouragement they have at all seasons experienced since their commencement in business, having just received and now opening, offer for sale an infinite variety of Fresh
EUROPEAN and EAST-INDIA
GOODS,
suitable for the present and approaching seasons, the whole comprising a very GENERAL & COMPLETE ASSORTMENT, too extensive to particularize, and selected from the latest importations at the Cities of Philadelphia and Baltimore. The Subscribers, viewing the impropriety of the common pompous puffs, and exaggerated details of Mercantile advertisements generally, in a proper point of view to an impartial and judicious public, would just observe, that, it is expedient to let truth supersede the necessity of misrepresentation—that it is with pleasure they have it in their power to furnish those with such supplies, in their line of business, and on such terms, as will be found to be the interest of the purchasers.
THOMAS SMITH, & Co.
Martinsburg, September 30, 1803.
N. B. BAR-IRON, CROWLEY and BLISTERED STEEL for sale as usual.
NOTICE is hereby given, that a Petition will be presented to the next General Assembly of the State of Virginia, praying, that so much of the Counties of Berkeley, Hampshire and Frederick, as are included in the following bounds, to wit: "Beginning at Cherry's Run, from thence up Potomac River to the mouth of Little Capen, thence up Little Capen to John Copsie's, thence with a straight line to the Romney road leading from thence to Winchester, six miles from Francis White's, thence down the Romney road to Lockhart's Tavern, thence with a straight line to Sleepy Creek Mountain called Third Hill, from thence to the beginning." May be formed into a separate County, and that the seat of justice be as near the centre thereof as the convenience of the land will admit.
September 30, 1803.
NOTICE.
THE Executors of Doctor N. Shell will attend to settle the accounts of said estate, at the house of the Widow Shell, every Saturday in this month.
R. SHELL, Exr.
C. WALPERT, Exr.
Shepherd's-Town, October 7, 1803.

CONGRESS of the UNITED STATES.
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE.
WASHINGTON CITY, October 17.
This day, at three o'clock, the following Message was delivered to the two houses of Congress by Mr. Harris, Secretary to the President.
TO THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE U. STATES.
IN calling you together, fellow citizens, at an earlier day than was contemplated by the act of the last session of Congress, I have not been insensible to the personal inconveniences necessarily resulting from an unexpected change in your arrangements: but matters of great public concernment have rendered this call necessary; and the interests you feel in these will supercede in your minds all private considerations.
Congress witnessed, at their last session, the extraordinary agitation produced in the public mind by the suspension of our right of deposit at the port of New Orleans, no assignment of another place having been made according to treaty. They were sensible that the continuance of that privation would be more injurious to our nation, than any consequences which could flow from any mode of redress. But reposing just confidence in the good faith of the government whose officer had committed the wrong, friendly and reasonable representations were resorted to, and the right of deposit was restored.
Previous however to this period, we had not been unaware of the danger to which our peace would be perpetually exposed, whilst so important a key to the western country remained under foreign power. Difficulties too were presenting themselves as to the navigation of other streams, which, arising within our territories, pass through those adjacent. Propositions had therefore been authorised for obtaining, on fair conditions, the sovereignty of New Orleans, and of other possessions in that quarter interesting to our quiet, to such extent as was deemed practicable; and the provisional appropriation of two millions of dollars, to be applied and accounted for by the president of the United States, intended as a part of the price, was considered as conveying the sanction of Congress to the acquisition proposed. The enlightened government of France saw, with just discernment, the importance to both nations of such liberal arrangements as might best and permanently promote the peace, friendship and interests of both: and the property and sovereignty of all Louisiana, which had been restored to them, has, on certain conditions, been transferred to the U. States by instruments bearing date the 30th of April last. When these shall have received the constitutional sanction of the senate, they will, without delay, be communicated to the representatives also, for the exercise of their functions as to those conditions which are within the powers vested by the constitution in Congress. Whilst the property and sovereignty of the Mississippi and its waters secure an independent outlet for the produce of the western states, and an uncontrolled navigation through their whole course, free from collision with other powers, and the dangers to our peace from that source, the fertility of the country, its climate and extent, promise, in due season, important aids to our treasury, an ample provision for our posterity, and a wide spread for the blessings of freedom and equal laws.
With the wisdom of Congress it will rest to take those ulterior measures which may be necessary for the immediate occupation, and temporary government of the country; for its incorporation into our union; for rendering the change of government a blessing to our newly adopted brethren; for securing to them the rights of conscience and of property; for confirming to the Indian inhabitants their occupancy and self-government; establishing friendly and commercial relations with them, and for ascertaining the geography of the country acquired. Such materials for your information relative to its affairs in general, as the short space of time has permitted me to collect, will be laid before you when the subject shall be in a state for your consideration.
Another important acquisition of territory has also been made, since the last session of Congress. The friendly tribe of Kaskaskia Indians, with which we have never had a difference, reduced,
by the wars and wants of savage life, to a few individuals, unable to defend themselves against the neighbouring tribes, has transferred its country to the U. States, reserving only for its members what is sufficient to maintain them, in an agricultural way. The considerations stipulated are, that we shall extend to them our patronage and protection, and give them certain annual aids, in money, in implements of agriculture, and other articles of their choice. This country, among the most fertile within our limits, extending along the Mississippi from the mouth of the Illinois to, and up the Ohio, though not so necessary as a barrier, since the acquisition of the other bank, may yet be well worthy of being laid open to immediate settlement, as its inhabitants may descend with rapidity in support of the lower country, should future circumstances expose that to foreign enterprize. As the stipulations in this treaty also, involve matters within the competence of both houses only, it will be laid before Congress as soon as the Senate shall have advised its ratification.
With many of the other Indian tribes, improvements in agriculture and household manufacture, are advancing; and, with all, our peace and friendship are established on grounds much firmer than heretofore. The measure adopted of establishing trading houses among them and of furnishing them necessaries in exchange for their commodities, at such moderate prices as leave no gain, but cover us from loss, has the most conciliatory and useful effect on them, and is that which will best secure their peace and good will.
The small vessels authorised by Congress with a view to the Mediterranean service, have been sent into that sea; and will be able more effectually to confine the Tripoline cruisers within their harbours, and supercede the necessity of convoy to our commerce in that quarter. They will sensibly lessen the expenses of that service the ensuing year.
A further knowledge of the ground in the north eastern, and north western angles of the United States has evinced that the boundaries established by the treaty of Paris, between the British territories and ours in those parts, were too imperfectly prescribed to be susceptible of execution. It has therefore been thought worthy of attention for preserving and cherishing the harmony and useful intercourse subsisting between the two nations, to remove by timely arrangements what unfavourable incidents might otherwise render a ground of future misunderstanding. A convention has therefore been entered into which provides for a practicable demarcation of those limits to the satisfaction of both parties.
An account of the receipts and expenditures of the year ending the 30th of September last, with the estimates for the services of the ensuing year, will be laid before you by the secretary of the treasury, so soon as the receipts of the last quarter shall be returned from the more distant states. It is already ascertained that the amount paid into the treasury, for that year, has been between 11 and 12 millions of dollars, and that the revenue, accrued during the same term, exceeds the sum counted on, as sufficient for our current expenses, and to extinguish the public debt, within the period heretofore proposed.
The amount of the debt paid, for the same year, is about three millions one hundred thousand dollars, exclusive of interest, &c. making with the payment of the preceding year, a discharge of more than eight millions and an half of dollars of the principal of that debt, besides the accruing interest: and there remains in the treasury nearly 6 millions of dollars. Of these eight hundred and eighty eight thousand for payment of the first instalment due, under the British Convention of January 8, 1802, and two millions are what have been before mentioned, as placed by Congress under the power and accountability of the president, towards the price of New Orleans and other territories acquired, which, remaining untouched, are still applicable to that object, and go in diminution of the sum to be funded for it.
Should the acquisition of Louisiana be constitutionally confirmed and carried into effect a sum of nearly thirteen millions of dollars will then be added to our public debt, most of which is payable after fifteen years; before which term the present existing debt will be discharged, by the established operation of the sinking fund. When we contemplate the ordinary, annual, augmentation of impost from increasing population and wealth, the augmentation of the same revenue, by its extension to the new acquisition, and the economies which may still be in-
roduced into our public expenditures, I cannot but hope that Congress, in reviewing their resources will find means to meet the intermediate interest of this additional debt, without recurring to new taxes, and applying to this object only the ordinary progression of our revenue. Its extraordinary increase, in times of foreign war, will be the proper and sufficient fund for any measures of safety or precaution, which that state of things may render necessary in our neutral position.
Remittances for the instalments of our foreign debt having been found practicable without loss, it has not been thought expedient to use the power, given by a former act of Congress, of continuing them by reloads, and of redeeming, instead thereof, equal sums of domestic debt, although no difficulty was found in obtaining that accommodation. The sum of fifty thousand dollars, appropriated by Congress for providing gun boats, remains unexpended. The favourable and peaceable turn of affairs on the Mississippi, rendered an immediate execution of that law unnecessary; and time was desirable, in order that the institution of that branch of our force might begin on models the most approved by experience. The same issue of events dispensed with a resort to the appropriation of a million and an half of dollars, contemplated for purposes which were effected by happier means.
We have seen with sincere concern the flames of war lighted up again in Europe, and nations with which we have the most friendly and useful relations, engaged in mutual destruction. While we regret the miseries in which we see others involved let us bow with gratitude to that kind Providence, which inspiring with wisdom and moderation our late legislative councils, while placed under the urgency of the greatest wrongs, guarded us from hastily entering into the sanguinary contest, and left us only to look on and to pity its ravages. These will be heaviest on those immediately engaged; yet the nations pursuing peace will not be exempt from all evil. In the course of this conflict let it be our endeavour as it is our interest and desire, to cultivate the friendship of the belligerent nations by every act of justice and innocent kindness: to receive their armed vessels, with hospitality from the distresses of the sea, but to administer the means of annoyance to none; to establish in our harbours, such a police as may maintain law and order; to restrain our citizens from embarking individually in a war in which their country takes no part; to punish severely persons, citizens or alien, who shall usurp the cover of our flag, for vessels not entitled to it, infecting thereby with suspicion those of real Americans, and committing us into controversies for the redress of wrongs not our own; to exact from every nation the observance, towards our vessels and citizens, of those principles and practices which all civilized people acknowledge; to merit the character of a just nation, and maintain that of an independent one, preferring every consequence to insult and habitual wrong. Congress will consider whether the existing laws enable us efficaciously to maintain with our citizens in all places and with others while within the limits of our jurisdiction: and will give them the new modifications necessary for these objects. Some contraventions of right have already taken place, both within our jurisdictional limits, and on the high seas. The friendly disposition of the governments from whose agents they have proceeded, as well as their wisdom and regard for justice, leave us in reasonable expectation, that they will be rectified and prevented in future; and that no act will be countenanced by them which threatens to disturb our friendly intercourse.
Separated by a wide ocean from the nations of Europe, and from the political interests which entangle them together, with productions and wants which render our commerce and friendship useful to them, and theirs to us, it cannot be the interest of any to assail us, nor ours to disturb them. We should be most unwise indeed were we to cast a way the singular blessings of the position in which nature has placed us, the opportunity she has endowed us with of pursuing, at a distance from foreign contentions, the paths of industry, peace and happiness, of cultivating general friendship, and of bringing collisions of interest to the umpirage of reason, rather than of force. How desirable then must it be, in a government like ours, to see its citizens adopt individually the views, the interests, and the conduct which their country should pursue, divesting themselves of those passions and
qualities, which tend to lessen useful friendships, and to embarrass and embroil us in the calamitous scenes of Europe. Confident, fellow citizens, that you will duly estimate the importance of neutral dispositions, towards the observance of neutral conduct, that you will be sensible how much it is our duty to look on the bloody Arena spread before us, with commiseration indeed, but with no other wish than to see it closed, I am persuaded you will cordially cherish these dispositions, in all discussions among yourselves, and in all communications with your constituents. And I anticipate with satisfaction the measures of wisdom, which the great interests now committed to you, will give you an opportunity of providing and myself that of approving, and of carrying into execution, with the fidelity I owe to my country.
THOMAS JEFFERSON.
October 17, 1803.
Both houses this day formed quorums—The senate elected John Brown, president pro tempore. The house of representatives elected Nathaniel Macon, Speaker—John Beckly, Clerk.
LONDON, August 27.
Some of the late Consular measures in Holland having occasioned a remonstrance on the part of the Dutch, delivered, however, in that humility which a sense of their hopeless situation could inspire, in which the inevitable ruin that would come upon their commerce, by the adoption of the measures was forcibly pointed out, the First Cousul, from hasty words to more hasty, at last declared, in a fit of rage, that he would destroy the basis on which such mercenary arguments were founded, by annihilating the trade of Holland so effectually, that they should not have a single ship of any kind left to them.
August 30.
Recent dispatches have been received from Madrid, but it is not known what decision that Cabinet have come to respecting the present war. There can be no doubt of the inclination of Spain to remain at peace, if Bonaparte will permit her.
August 31.
We are still without any news from the Continent by the public Journals some of the private letters from France however state that symptoms of strong fear and suspicion on the part of the Government, have begun to shew themselves. The intention, real or imputed, of erecting the Royal Standard in France, must have excited the jealousy of Bonaparte in no common degree against all those who ever were connected avowedly, or who are suspected of being attached by principle to the House of Bourbon. What a distressing state then must be that of the emigrants who have returned under the First Consul's Amnesty? It is mentioned accordingly in the letters to which we allude, that many of the returned Emigrants have been arrested, and that those who are not imprisoned are placed under the most irksome servitude. Indeed there can be little doubt that Bonaparte will consider these men as in some degree hostages for the conduct of the Royal Family. He knows full well that they cannot be attached from principle to the Corsican line. He knows full well, that though they submit to his power, they do not respect its origin, and do not wish its permanent establishment. It cannot be expected that as Royalists they should respect the idea, at once to them anti-monarchical as well as anti-republican of his nominating his successor, and (what has been so often ridiculed as the height of monarchical absurdity) transferring them and their country, like a herd of cattle, as a legacy to a favourite. In the utmost delirium of his fortune, he could not have hoped for this. Must he not distrust then the men who attended the House of Bourbon for so many years of adversity, and who only left it from a weariness of life—from a disgust of dependence on a foreign land—and, from a wish to be Frenchmen once again, even under the sceptre of a Corsican. They can scarcely give any pledge to satisfy the district of a master they serve precisely because it is not natural that they should serve him from affection, or obey him from necessity. It is much to be feared therefore, that many of them will be placed in a most disagreeable situation. We do not blame them for returning to France under very hard terms and worse prospects. It is difficult to define the extent of the fidelity they owe to the man, whom circumstances has placed at the head of affairs. They must however, constantly be the object of suspicion to the "untitled Tyrant." If they

have influence with their fellow subjects, if they are supposed capable of giving the impulse to any opinion unfavourable to the existing power, then they must be doubly obnoxious to the King de facto under whom they live; and as they are protected by no constitutional bulwarks, no legal privileges, their case is the more deplorable.
It is certain that the French Government is extremely vigilant to prevent any of the former leaders of Vendéens carrying on any intercourse with their old partisans. There is a report which we hope is not true, that some of them have been taken prisoners. They ought to be extremely cautious. Amidst all these alarms however, Bonaparte will find it difficult to spare a disposable force for the invasion of England. That he has such a force, without weakening points which he is now more than ever obliged to guard, we are very much inclined to doubt. The number of his troops is grossly exaggerated. In the mean time this country has only to preserve a vigorous, elevated and menacing posture, to convince Bonaparte that he has no chance of bringing the War to a conclusion by a desperate coup de main, or even of making any impression likely to give any predominance in Negotiation. He may therefore seriously encourage the Mediation of Foreign Powers, to extricate him from a most awkward dilemma.
Courier de Londres.
A letter from Paris, dated August 20 states as follows; "Two bankers were last Wednesday sent to the Temple, because they had given bills of Exchange, upon Hamburg and Frankfort for three millions of livers destined for the use of Louis XVIII, and which the police has found out to have been secretly subscribed by some Royalists at Paris, since his refusal to resign his right to the throne of France was published here. Remember this refusal was known here on the 1st instant, and that these three millions were subscribed here only."
Admiral De Winter took his passage from Ferrol to the Texel as a Danish Merchant. The ship on board which he was, was several times detained by the English. The last time it was visited, an Englishman who thought he knew him, said to him, "If I am not mistaken, I have the honour to know you." "That may be," said De Winter , "but I certainly do not recollect ever to have seen you before." "I think," replied the other, "we have been opposed to each other in an engagement." "I ask your pardon," replied De Winter , "but I was not at Copenhagen at the time of the battle there." "I never knew you," replied the Englishman, "as a Dane, but I think you are the brave Dutchman, Admiral De Winter ." The Admiral then produced his pass as a native of Denmark, and with this the English were satisfied, and suffered the ship to proceed. This anecdote is related by M. De Vries the capt of the ship, in which De Winter came from Ferrol to the Texel.
NEW-YORK, October 7. FOREIGN NEWS.
London dates to the 1st of September are received. It does not appear that any thing of moment had transpired since our last accounts from that quarter. The communication between Calais and Dover having been shut for some time, nothing with certainty had or could be ascertained respecting the Continental powers. Private letters however from France, chiefly from the towns on the coast of the neighbourhood of Calais, state that great exertions are making there to place the navy establishment on a respectable footing—Four sail of the line, of at least 74 or 80 guns were on the stocks in the dock-yard of that place, and the keels of half a dozen large ships had been ordered to be laid down at Toulon. Report says, that France had consented to withdraw her troops from the borders of the Elbe and Weser. Letters of marque and reprisal were expected to be issued by the British Government against Spain every day. Ireland continues quiet, and every precaution is taken to guard against the disaffected.
In a London paper of August 30, we find the following:—
"It is stated in a morning paper, that Mr. Livingston (the American Ambassador at Paris) in a recent Memorial on the occasion of the cession of Louisiana to the United States, delivered the following opinions: "That France and the United States having no point of collision, may assist without being tempted to hurt one another in any manner;" and continues thus: "This union of sentiment and interest rests upon principles which ought
to form the maritime code, and deliver the universe from the tyranny of Great Britain, which she maintains, and which will never be combated with success, until the other powers by uniting, will abridge her means, by transferring to nations more moderate, a part of her commerce." Evidence of a very different nature from that which supports this article must be produced before we can give credit to a conduct so grossly insulting to the British government."
Capt. Nathaniel Wilcox, of the Brig Carolina arrived at Philadelphia last Wednesday in 46 days from Havre de Grace, furnishes the following information.
Every American vessel that has arrived in France since the act of government passed in Paris the 1st of Messidor, respecting the importation of British produce or manufacture, or any thing direct from England, and the manner in which all neutral vessels should have a certificate from French agents to prove that their cargoes are not of the produce or manufacture of England or her colonies were lying there without any permission to discharge, have had their hatches all sealed down, notwithstanding all that the foreign ministers have done in protesting against the impropriety of the French government in demanding certificates, and obliging neutrals to export the value of their cargoes in the produce or manufacture of France, without giving any previous notice or warning whatever.
There are now building in France, Holland, on the Elbe and Weser, four thousand flat bottomed boats, for the purpose of the invasion of England. These boats are built upon three or four different constructions, but all calculated to draw as little water as possible. There is one kind rigged into brigs, carrying from 4 to 6, 18 and 24 pounders, besides a number of swivels. Another kind without any deck, carrying one 18 pounder forward and another aft, rigged into a lugger—and another kind with upwards of 100 feet keel, but built flat like a skiff, or batteau. These are to carry cavalry and artillery.
Northern Powers..... Bell's Weekly Messenger observes, with respect to those Powers, that their intentions remain in obscurity.—Prussia is in thralldom, Russia is cold, and the Emperor pusillanimous. If there were any prospect of the royal standard in France, they would soon emerge from their ambiguity; but unfortunately, the royal cause is too weak to march in front; It might do great things as a second; but, such is the perverse state of Europe; that it cannot be bro't forward as a principal
Another escape of Bonaparte. The First Consul had a narrow escape on his coasting voyage round the isle of Cadsant to Flushing. An English smuggler lay at some distance, and the crew perceiving what was going forward, immediately loaded their pistols, and arranged their cutlasses, determined, if he put ever so little out to sea, to pounce upon their object. Had they succeeded, provided as they were with sweeps in aid to their sails, nothing could have prevented them from landing Bonaparte in England, much sooner than even his sanguine imagination could have promised. His prudence however, or, as his minions will call it, his "good fortune," led him to keep close under the batteries, that the feelings of those brave men were mortified, and their intentions disappointed.
NORFOLK, October 10. We learn from the passengers arrived yesterday from Cuba, that the whole of the south side of St. Domingo, except Aux Cayes is evacuated; and that the white inhabitants throughout that island are in the most deplorable situation.—Flour has been as high as sixty dollars per barrel, in some of the evacuated places.
Captain Muir, arrived at Norfolk the 4 inst. from Cape Francois, informs that a plot was discovered there a few days before his departure, which had for its object the seizure and death of the commander in chief (gen. Rochambeau) and the prefect. The second in command, gen. Clausel, and the chief of the staff, Thouvenot, together with upwards of 40 others have been put on board a frigate in the harbour; the two cooks of the commander in chief and prefect have been hanged. Fort Dauphin was stormed and taken on the 8th ult. by the Brigands. A proclamation has been issued ordering the immediate impressment of the Englishmen found at the Cape, which was carried into execution on such as could be found, and their property seized.
BOSTON, October 7.
Arrived the regular trading ship Mineerva , captain Clement, 36 days from London. September 7, at 5, A. M. lat. 48, S. long. 22, 12, after a chase of 17 hours, it falling calm, was brought to and boarded by a French privateer ship of 18 guns, whose lieutenant after examining our papers, using insulting language, and threatening to send the passengers on board his ship, called the boat's crew on board, ordering them to take our fresh stock, which they did, and plundered us of one hog, three geese, and five dozen of ducks and fowls. When told we had on board several ladies unwell, and requested they would not deprive them of the fowls, with the politeness of French privateersmen replied, "Let them eat salt beef."
MARTINSBURG, October 21.
In order to give place to the President's Message, we have been obliged to postpone several articles of less importance prepared for this days paper.
Married on Tuesday last, Mr. HUGH J. PATTERSON to Miss—CHRISTY.
FRENCH AMITY.
A Baltimore democratic paper contains a long and circumstantial account of injuries and insults received by one of our vessels, from a French armed vessel (extracted from the logbook) which concludes in these words: "Thus ends the voyage of the sch'r Maria , from Norfolk, which has taken up almost six months. I have suffered every possible insult from a lawless banditti, been villainously seized, by a French cut throat and robber; my sch'r plundered, and ransacked, and torn to pieces; have been obliged to furnish provisions for them to eat and destroy at their pleasure: have been obliged to pay the Doctor for attending their sick, which occasioned me to perform 22 days quarantine in St. Croix; and pay the passage of one of their officers from St. Croix to Martinico, and as yet have no redress."
The French.—How painful, to have to note any acts of "our good allies" that look like rapine! We mentioned in our last the arrival of the sch'r John Burchmore , from France; but this was a mistake; capt. B. arrived without his vessel, having lost her by running ashore in the Mediterranean. After his shipwreck, proceeding in a coaster for another port with the money he had saved, he was met by a French cruiser, and such were the exigencies of the "Terrible Republic," that Monsieur took his money from him to be applied to the common cause of Liberty and Equality, and dismissed captain Burchmore empty.
Phila. paper.
Appearance of disaffection in Paris and postponement of invasion.
A private letter from France, dated August 10 says,— "You may rest satisfied the proposed invasion of your country, which we all expected would shortly be carried into execution, will not take place during the year 1803! The plan is abandoned for the present, and so far I can speak with certainty; but what has occasioned this sudden alteration in the mind of the First Consul remains to be explained. I cannot hazard a conjecture of the moment. It is said that Talleyrand, (who, by the bye, never was friendly to any invasion of Britain) had discovered the secret emissaries of the cidevant princes, whose cautions in distributing a late manifesto throughout Paris, have occasioned very considerable uneasiness. The plan for the counter revolution in favor of the Bourbons, it is said, was deeply laid and the ramifications so very extensive, that Talleyrand thought it prudent to dispatch a special messenger to the first consul, requesting his immediate return. Another report states, the emperor's very formidable preparations have been considered as a certain indication of another continental war. A third rumor, to which some credit is attached, goes to impeach the minister. It is said that Talleyrand had been detected in a secret correspondence with the English cabinet, and that Bonaparte was privately informed of this treason at Brussels. These and a variety of other reports, are now on the wing, but no dependence can be placed on any of them. All I can say to you with certainty is—"that your country is secure for the present."
A good Joke founded on fact. A young man of the name of Stone, was sent express from St. Mary's county to Washington; to have some democratic handbills printed, and to get a
certificate from the Treasury Office that Gallatin was not the author or instigator of the Western Insurrection, but that it was General Hamilton . The young man accordingly called at the treasury Office, produced his credentials, and requested the desired certificate. The astonishment of the Officers in the Treasury may easily be conceived at the strangeness and novelty of such a request. What passed on the occasion is not particularly known, but the young man was sent off, as the saying is "with a flea in his ear" What would have been the look and expressions of the long nosed Secretary, if he had happened to be the first person to whom this hopeful messenger had unfolded his business, Mon Dieu! Diab!e , what a rumpus would have been raised. This would have answered for the pencil of Hogarth. Wash. Fed.
Fresh Goods.
THE subscriber has just received from the latest importations at Baltimore, a very handsome assortment of FALL and WINTER
GOODS,
Which he will sell on very reasonable terms, for Cash or Country Produce. He returns his unfeigned thanks to his customers generally, for their encouragement heretofore, and thinks they will find it to their advantage to call on him for BARGAINS.
He remains the Publick's Obedient servant, JEREMIAH EVANS. Martinsburg, October 21, 1803.
N. B. He will give the highest price in CASH or Goods for Merchantable
Flax-Seed.
PUBLIC SALE.
ON the 7th of November next, will be sold at Fenton Hill, the late dwelling of William Little, dec'd. upon ten months credit, the purchaser giving bond with approved security, all the personal estate of the said W. Little, dec'd. consisting of SLAVES, Horses, Cattle, Hogs, Farming Utensils, Household and Kitchen Furniture, a set of Blacksmith's Tools—Also a complete Waggon and Team.
ROBERT H. LITTLE, } Adm's. WILLIAM LITTLE, } Adm's. Jefferson County, October 21, 1803.
All persons having claims against said estate are desired to make them known by the first of January next, and those indebted to make payment by said time, as a settlement of the estate is intended.
R. H. LITTLE, } Adm's. W. LITTLE, } Adm's.
A SCHOOL for YOUNG LADIES. Mrs. BRADY.
RESPECTFULLY informs the inhabitants of Martinsburg and its vicinity, that she intends to open a school for the instruction of young ladies on Monday next, at the house on the corner of Queen and John Streets, next door to Mr. James Lawson's, where she purposes teaching Orthography, Reading and Writing Gramatically, Geography and common Arithmetic, plain Sewing, Marking and other Needle-work. Her terms of tuition will be made known on application to herself.
N. B. She intends taking a few boarders on the lowest terms. Those parents who honor her with their confidence may rest assured that the strictest attention will be paid to the morals, manners and pronunciation of her pupils. Martinsburg, October 21, 1803.
THE subscriber respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen in the town of Martinsburg & its vicinity, that he proposes to open a DANCING SCHOOL, at Mr. E. Graham's long room on Friday next at nine o'clock A. M. for the reception of young Ladies and Gentlemen. All those who honor him with their patronage may depend on strict attention, whereby he trusts his claim to general approbation; proposals are, to teach 24 lessons in the quarter, at the moderate price of 8 dollars each; 3 dollars to be paid at the entrance, the remainder at the expiration of the quarter; no admittance for any but those who are interested in the said school.
D. HARTSHORN.
October 21, 1803.

Imitation of Anacreon's Ode to Woman.
TO all creatures of the earth Bounteous Nature, at their birth, Gave the aids, or gave the arms, To secure their lives from harms: To the bull the front of steel, To the horse the horned heel; Swiftness to the timorous hare, Fur and fury to the bear; To the pard the deathful paw, The lion the devouring jaw; MAN the unconquerable mind; What for WOMAN was behind? LOVELY WOMAN! yet in store Nature had one present more; TREE she gave the power to charm; BEAUTY all things can disarm.
From the ALEXANDRIA ADVERTISER.
THE MORALIST.
No. IV.
Doctor Johnson observing upon some occasion, that laziness was worse than the tooth-ach; Mr. Boswell replied, "I cannot agree with you there, for a bason of cold water, or a horsewhip will cure laziness." No Sir, replied the Dr. it will only put off the fit, it will not cure the disease; I have been trying to cure laziness all my life, and could not do it.
Though no man has contributed more to literature than Dr. Johnson, yet by the above reply we find that he thought himself a lazy man, because he had some times found, that he had not employed his time in study.
"Lavater having once been asked, which was the most difficult thing for man to overcome, of all the passions and qualities attached to his nature, answered if that of indolence was conquered he would be answerable for all the rest."
Perhaps a more just observation than this was never made. If men would generally examine themselves closely, they would find that the predominance of indolence supersedes almost every other consideration. To it may be ascribed, the greater part of the vices that attend us. What will not man do to gratify this disposition? He will employ every artifice, every means in his power in order that he may avoid fulfilling those active duties for which he is created. He screens himself by the most detestable methods; he forms a thousand excuses for not performing his duty; and many men we find in the world, who will almost permit themselves to starve, before they would betake themselves to some active employment to gain a subsistence, and thereby render both themselves and their families miserable. Even some virtuous minds with difficulty oppose this all-powerful malady; and the least advantage given to it, looses more than a person would at first imagine, for like an ill weed it grows with wonderful rapidity, and in a short time gains a very powerful ascendancy. To avoid this detestable evil it is necessary that a man should be continually on his guard, and watch for the smallest approaches of this subtle and corroding enemy. To this end the mind should be continually employed, if not in really useful pursuits, at least in such as give a spring to the passions, and suffer them not to rest in stupefaction and idleness. By this means we may avoid the evil, and render not only to ourselves but to the community an essential benefit. Would you behold a man far gone in this way, look at the Tavern, and from the rising to the going down of the Sun, you may find him tipling, enervated enfeebled and effeminate. He lives to no purpose, he lounges away the hours a burthen to himself and a disgrace to his species; and, when the hour of rest is arrived, 'tis with difficulty he can convey his body to repose. On the other hand you behold the active man, rising at an early hour, pursuing his business, fulfilling his engagements, discharging his duty towards his fellow-men; and at evening returning to his enjoyment in the pleasing reflection of having performed his daily task with faithfulness.
A man who is infected with laziness, like the drunkard, can be rarely reformed.
No. V.
"IF what we suffer has been brought on by ourselves, it is observed by an ancient poet, that patience is eminently our duty, since no one ought to be angry at feeling that which he has deserved. If we are conscious that we have not contributed to our own sufferings, if punishment falls upon innocence, or disappointment happens to industry and prudence, patience, whether more necessary or not, is much easier since our pain is then without aggravation, and we have not
the bitterness of remorse to add to the asperity of misfortune."
If we look thro' life we find that misery is more general than happiness—that disappointment and vexation prevail over real happiness the greater part of our lives. In all ranks of mankind this is to be observed. The voluptuous Lord, rolling in his Chariot, feels the bitterness of disappointment—the impossibility of having his inordinate wishes gratified; and to his unbridled appetite a small rebuff rises a choking chagrin.—Although these evils openly appear, which lower on the brow and melt in the eye, yet we think our own misfortune still greater. Those who fly from contagion, and leave their houses, and merchandise in their warehouses, think no misfortune can equal their loss and inconvenience. Yet with what patience ought they to be endowed, and how thankful to Providence should they be, when they hear that fire, that destructive and horrid element, has destroyed the fortunes of their neighbours who remained, and driven friends and acquaintance, whom but yesterday smiled under competency, houseless wanderers upon the earth.
On the other hand, how few in their most exalted situations can look down without the remembrance of some alloy. In a state of happiness fear is continually representing the possibility of a change; the mariner baffled by adverse winds frets at the delay, and when a change takes place, while steering before the gale, he fears another shift. In a state of misery it is true, that hope sometimes opens a cheerful scene, and soothes the mind under its pain; but every man's experience will convince him that hope is commonly less predominant than fear, and that the wretched are less tempted to display the smile of joy, than the happy forced to heave the sigh of woe. But however common the evils of human life may be, certain it is that woes equally great do not affect all men with equal anguish;—and the different manner of sustaining evils arise from a submission to Providence; a natural insensibility, or an adventitious fortitude acquired by the exertion of the virtue of patience.
"SCOTUS was designed for a literary life. From a sanguine temper he was prone to anticipate success, and from an enterprising disposition was little inclined to sit down contented without a large share of reputation. Influenced by love of public fame, he ventured to appeal to public taste, and actually sent into the world a work of considerable merit; but, as it wanted some popular attractions it was soon neglected and sent to oblivion. An evil of this kind the merchant or manufacturer, may perhaps treat with contempt. They, however, who have been in the same situation will know the anguish which tortured the breast of the disconsolate Scotus. This was the grand affliction of his life, and on this he meditated without intermission. He has not again ventured to publish, therefore he has no cause of uneasiness from the ingratitude of the "many headed monster;" but the evils of his private life have been numerous and afflictive beyond comparison. The death of an amiable wife, a constant state of sickness, expectations continually disappointed, have concurred to overwhelm him; but all their efforts have been useless; the reflections of philosophy fortify him against every attack; he is sensible of every evil, but sustains them with alacrity; he draws resources from himself in every emergency, and with the nicest feelings is become perfectly callous."
"The chief security against fruitless anguish, must arise from the frequent reflection on the wisdom and goodness of the God of nature, in whose hands are riches and poverty, honour and disgrace, pleasure and pain, and life and death. A settled conviction of the tendency of every thing to our good, and the possibility of turning misery into happiness, by receiving them rightly, will incline us to bless the Lord, whether he gives or takes away."
NOTICE
THAT the subscribers are ready to receive and manufacture all kinds of grain agreeable to the terms hereafter mentioned, viz. Out of every fifty bushels of merchantable Wheat they will deliver ten barrels of Superfine Flour, and stand the inspection. All Flour manufactured at our mill will be delivered at the river without any charge.—All other grain shall be particularly attended to. A generous price will be given in cash for merchantable Wheat and Flour-Barrels delivered at the mill.
THOMAS SWEARINGEN, DAVID BEATTY.
August 5, 1803. [3m]
A General Assortment of HUGHES' BAR-IRON,
For sale at the Subscribers,
WARRANTED TO BE GOOD,
Price six dollars a hundred, gross weight.
Those who may wish to purchase this article, either by the large or small parcel, will be able to supply themselves on as good terms as if they went to the Iron-Works.
P. NADENBOUSCH, & Co. Martinsburg, August 12, 1803.
NOTICE is hereby given, that a petition will be presented to the next
General Assembly, praying, that so much
of the Counties of Hampshire and Berke-
ley as are included in the following bounds,
to wit—"Beginning at the mouth of Cher-
ry's Run, at the river of Potomack, in
the county of Berkeley, thence up the said
Run to the head thereof, thence due West
to the top of Sleepy Creek Mountain,
thence with the top of that Mountain to
the line that divides the said County of
Berkeley from the County of Frederick,
thence with that line to the Hampshire
line, with the division between Freder-
ick and Hampshire to the road leading
from Winchester to Old Town, up that
road to Little Capen River, with that ri-
ver to the Potomack, and down that river
to the beginning," may be formed into a se-
parate County, and that the Public Build-
ings for the same, be erected in the Town
of Bath,
September 23, 1803.
BERKELEY, ss.
November Court, 1802.
William Hill, Complainant.
AGAINST
John Thornton, Augustine Wash-
ton and Samuel Washington, heirs of
Thornton Washington, dec'd, John
Batte and James Smally Batte, Def'ts.
IN CHANCERY.
THE Defendants, John Thornton,
Augustine Washington and Sa-
muel Washington, heirs of Thornton
Washington, deceased, John Batte and
James Smally Batte, not having entered
their appearance agreeable to an act of
Assembly and the rules of this Court,
and it appearing to the satisfaction of the
Court, that they are not inhabitants of
this Commonwealth, on the motion of
the complainant by his Counsel, it is or-
dered that the said defendants do appear
here on the Monday after the third
Tuesday in October next, to answer the
bill of the complainant, and that a copy
of this order be forthwith inserted in the
Virginia Gazette, for two months suc-
cessively, and published at the door of
the Court-House of the said County.
A Copy,
Teste,
H. BEDINGER, C. B. C.
A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND
For Sale.
THE above Tract of Land is univer-
sally known by the name of the
White House Tavern; it contains 177
acres, equal in soil to any in these parts;
as to public business, there is none supe-
rior. Further description need not be
given, as it's so well known, except any
person living at a distance may incline
to purchase, in which case it may be ne-
cessary to add, that it is within 16 miles
of Winchester, 6 of Charles Town, on
the main road leading from the Northern
to the Western Territories.
Terms will be made known by the
proprietor living on the land.
ANDREW M'CORMICK.
August 12, 1803. [3m.]
FOR SALE,
A VALUABLE Tract of LAND,
situate at the Bridge on Opeckon
Creek, about two miles from Martins-
burg, Berkeley County, containing 375
acres, more than two hundred acres of
which are cleared, is good arable Land,
and the rest in timber, about 70 acres of
good bottom Land, all of which can easi-
ly be converted into Meadow. As it is
presumed no person will purchase with-
out first viewing the property, it is not
thought necessary to descend to particu-
lars. Mr. Joseph Evans, jur. my agen-
in this business, is authorised to contract
with any person inclining to purchase
and the premises may be seen on applica-
tion to Mr. Philip Conine who at present
occupies them.
DANIEL VANMETRE.
September 2, 1803. [3m.]
SHERIFF'S BLANKS,
For sale at this Office.
Valuable PROPERTY for sale.
TO be sold or rented, the Plantation whereon I now live, containing 267 acres, a part of which is sown down with wheat and rye. There are several springs in convenient situations, two of which are strongly impregnated with sulphur. On this place are a good Apple Orchard, and about 12 acres of Timothy Meadow, and more can be made. Two convenient dwelling houses, one of them two stories high, the other one and an half. Also a new Merchant Mill, and Saw Mill, working under a 19 feet fall of Sleepy Creek, with two overshot water wheels; the Grist Mill has one pair of French Burrs, and one pair of Alleghany stones, 4 1-2 feet diameter. The stream on which the Mill stands is navigable.—Timber is floated down to the Mill, from the upper country, and plank, &c. can be rafted from the Mill down to the river Potomak. This property is situate 6 miles from the Potomak river, and 4 miles from Bath, Berkeley County, Virginia. The terms, &c. may be known by applying to the subscriber.
FREDERICK SNYDER.
April 29, 1803.
BY virtue of a Deed of trust, executed to the subscribers by Michael M c Kewan and Mary his wife, for the purpose of securing a debt due from said M c Kewan to James Quinn, will be sold at Public Auction for ready money, on Tuesday the 1st day of November next, a Valuable Tract of LAND lying on the east side of Back Creek in Berkeley County, containing about 400 acres, on which there is a Stone Merchant and Grist Mill, calculated for three pair of stones, a Distillery and Saw-Mill, all in good repair and adjoining each other, two convenient Dwelling-Houses, with other necessary out-Houses; also several never-failing Springs of excellent Water, and a Sulphur Spring, all convenient to the Houses; about 150 acres of said land is cleared, nearly all of which would make excellent meadow that can be easily watered, the balance of said Tract is in timber. Also about 380 acres of well Timbered Land, lying within two miles of the above described property, on which there is supposed to be a quantity of Iron-ore. Also the following Negro slaves, to wit: Yarmouth, a Negro Man, Sarah his wife, and Fanny their child, and Yarrow a Negro Man. The sale will be held on the premises, to commence at 12 o'clock.
EPHRAIM GAITHER, MATTHEW RANSONE, Trustees.
September 2, 1803.
THIRTY DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN away from the subscriber living four miles from Shepherd's-Town, Berkeley County, on the 2d inst. a Negro Man named Anthony Wood, but being a very artful fellow, it is probable he will change it and attempt to pass for a free man; he is between 30 and 40 years of age, about 5 feet 10 inches high, straight and trim built, rather of a yellowish complexion and his wool beginning to turn gray. Had on when he went away a new gray coating roundabout lined with red flannel about half worn with old plated buttons, a blue cloth waistcoat nearly new, home-made linen shirt and trowsers, and a high crowned hat; he also took with him between 15 and 20 dollars in cash. Eight dollars reward will be paid for said Negro, if taken in the neighbourhood, twenty dollars if thirty miles, and if more than fifty miles from home, the above reward and all reasonable expenses.
JEPHTHA MARTIN.
October 7, 1803.
BLANK DEEDS
For sale at this Office.
MARTINSBURG, Berkeley County, Virginia; Printed and published by JOHN ALBURTIS.
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