Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer (Martinsburg, Va.), 1805-08-09 00:00:00

Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer.
[No. 12 of Volume VII.]
FRIDAY, August 9, 1805.
[WHOLE No. 324.]
Lands to Rent.
To be leased several valuable Lots in Maidstone Manor on the Potomac river in the county of Berkeley, about 5 or 6 miles above Williams-Port, containing from 160 to 300 acres; one of these is an excellent situation for a Distillery, with wood very convenient. If application is shortly made, it is probable the present tenants would seed the fields on reasonable terms. No person need apply who has not a sufficient force of his own to cultivate and keep the Tenements in proper repair. For terms apply to the subscriber on the premises, who has also 16 or 18 Lots to let in Paterson's-Creek Manor, in the county of Hampshire.
RAWLEIGH COLSTON. August 2, 1805.
FOR SALE.
A HOUSE and LOT, on Martin Street, adjoining Spring Alley; also a HOUSE and one Quarter of a Lot, fronting on the said street. On the first mentioned Lot are a number of bearing Fruit Trees of different kinds. The said Lots are near a well of good water, and would suit particularly well for tradesmen. The terms will be made known by inquiring of the subscriber.
JOHN GOOSEMAN. Martinsburg, August 2, 1805.
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.
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,  Wines.    Hyson,  Sherry,    Hyson Skin,  Port &    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 about the 7th instant, an apprentice boy named Thomas Hazlewood, 20 years old last winter, is about 5 feet 8 inches high, has dark hair, and is slim made; had no clothes with him, but those he had on, which were of coarse home made stuff. The above reward will be given (but no thanks) for returning him.
EDWARD SOUTHWOOD. Berkeley County, July 26, 1805.
THE subscribers, having completed one session at the Academy in Charles-Town, being conscious that no means have been knowingly omitted which were thought necessary for the improvement of the youth under their care, and having the satisfaction to hope from the great increase in the number of Pupils, that their endeavours have met with approbation, most respectfully inform the public, that they have entered on another session, and have engaged an assistant.
The prices for Tuition, exclusive of 50 cents for the winter session from each scholar for firewood, and 12 1-2 cents each session for keeping the building in order, are as follows:
  Reading, Writing, and common Arithmetic,  2 50 per Qr.    The highest parts of Arithmetic, including the Branches of Mathematics,  4 00    Grammar, Composition, Geography and the use of the Globes, and the Latin Greek and French Languages,  4 00  
The money to be paid at the end of each quarter.
As the greatest order and good understanding has hitherto subsisted, they have no doubt but every thing will progress conducive to the well-being and credit of the Seminary, and they are determined (if possible) to increase their zeal and activity in a cause of so much importance to the happiness of individuals, and the good of society. At the conclusion of the last session the number of students of both sexes were 78, and the present having commenced with a considerable addition, must be circumstances which they humbly hope will give pleasure to the founders of the Academy, and encourage them to continue their patronage and support to the institution.
LEVI HEATH, FRANCIS TILLETT. July 26, 1805.
Patterson's old Mill.
THE subscriber has got the above Mill in complete order for the reception of Wheat or any other Grain. He will manufacture Wheat as it has heretofore been done at said Mill, and will be responsible that all Flour manufactured by him shall pass inspection if safely carried or delivered at the ports or places of inspection. In case of condemnation, a certificate from the inspector mentioning the cause thereof, together with the brands and marks of the barrels, will be necessary before the difference can be made good.
The market price in Cash given for WHEAT and RYE. ROBERT CHRISTY. July 26, 1805.
STRAYED from the subscriber's plantation near Martinsburg, about the last of May, an Iron Gray MARE, about 3 years old, with a small white mark in her forehead, is between 13 and 14 hands high, branded with the letter V on the near shoulder, and has never been shod. One dollar reward and reasonable expenses will be paid to any person who will return said mare, or give such information that I get her again.
ABRAHAM VANMETRE. July 26, 1805.
Public Sale.
WILL be sold at public vendue at the late dwelling plantation of Mrs. Margaret Evans, dec. at the Big Spring, about two miles from Martinsburg, on the 15th of August next, a Negro Woman and Child, Horses, Cows, Sheep, Hogs, Household and Kitchen Furniture, Farming Utensils, a Wagon and Geers, one Still of 120 gallons, and a number of other articles too numerous to particularize. A reasonable credit will be given. Terms will be made known on the day of sale. The sale will begin about 9 o'clock.
EPHRAIM EVANS, Ex'r. WILLIAM BENTLEY, Adm'r. July 26, 1805.
NOTICE.
WAS taken up as an Estray by the subscriber living on the Potomac River, in Hampshire County, Virginia, on the 7th June 1805, a flea bitten Gray HORSE, supposed to be 20 years old, near 14 hands high, cat hammed, bad footed, a scar or navel gall on the hind part of his back, paces generally, apparently crest-fallen; appraised to eleven dollars. The owner is requested to prove property, pay charges, and take him away.
ISAAC WORTHINGTON. July 26, 1805.
Boston 4th of July Oration by Warren Dutton, Esq.—This admirable oration, which was announced last week, is now given at full length, that its spirit and effect may be the better preserved, and that we may in some degree testify the high sense we entertain of its merit.
If our anniversary exercises bore in general any resemblance or comparison with the luminous and impressive exhibition of Mr. Dutton, then indeed the celebration of the 4th of July, instead of being an idle play-thing, or mischievous sport, might become an annual source of political truth and national benefit. In the common mode of doing honour to the day; it is for the most part degenerating into a mere carousal of riot and licentiousness, or what is worse the Saturnalian opportunity for all the worst passions of the country to display themselves, in embodied force. Drunken entertainments and abusive toasts, calculated at once to debauch both body and mind,—ridiculous harangues without meaning except when they mean wickedness,—wanton and delusive parade with an utter confusion of decency and perversion of justice, seem now to be more and more considered as the settled "order of the day." [F.T.Herald.]
ORATION.
GRATITUDE to those, who have conferred important benefits, is no less a duty, than a sentiment of the heart. While we dwell on the remembrance of their labours, their sufferings, their wisdom, and their valour; while the evidence of these is found in all we see, feel and enjoy, we should likewise remember, that it is our sacred duty, as well as our interest, to preserve with care what has been given, in charge to our virtue.
The return of this day awakens a train of reflections, embracing all that is great or interesting in the condition and fate of men. If we look back upon the history of a few years, we find it crowded with those great events, which cast a glory upon the character of nations, and justly make men proud of their country; but when we look forward, the fear of what may come hereafter, throws an anxiety over the prospect, and creates a solicitude for the security of the blessings we inherit. The apprehension of losing them makes us feel their value. We look at the perils, which beset us, not to furnish reasons for indolence, or excuses for despondency; but to find out the means of controlling or subduing their force. A disposition to face these dangers, to explore the nature and tendency of these evils, carries healing remedies with it, by creating the resources, and exciting the virtues we need. In this way, we may make daily offerings of gratitude to the illustrious fathers of our country and by our labours to preserve and transmit the inheritance, make their principles immortal. Leaving them to faithful history, the care of their achievements, in the cabinet and in the field; I will attempt the less pleasing task of pointing out some of those evils, to which our systems are exposed, in the full belief, that to be convinced of the danger, is the best preparation for resistance.
Our government is so much founded in opinion, that errors in speculation will frequently produce practical mischiefs. Hence the importance of correct notions, and the utility of exposing prevailing and popular errors. Because the people of these states are enlightened, they have been told, that they are all intelligent; because they are virtuous, they have been taught, that they have no vices. But while it is said with ho-
nest pride, that no people ever existed, whose habits, manners and opinions could give such powerful aids to a free government; it ought to be said with equal sincerity, that they are subject to like passions with other men. They consist of the rich and the poor, the simple, and the wise, the idle and the industrious, the virtuous and the depraved. They have prejudices, which are strong in proportion as they are unreasonable; they have vanity, which may be flattered, and passions which can be excited. They are impatient of restraints, when they are felt; they are credulous, of course, the prey of impostors, liable to sudden impulses, blind in their zeal, and violent in their resentments. These all belong to human nature, and philosophy has not yet found out their cure; till it does, governments must be suited to men as they are.
Recently escaped from the grasp of arbitrary power, and still smarting with the pain, the people of this country behold no dangers but in the form of monarchy. The prevailing sentiment is, that the people cannot have too much power, nor the government too little. While it is uncontrolled in their own hands, it is harmless, and becomes terrible only when exercised in the form of regular authority. Government is regarded as a matter of convenience, rather than necessity; and as there is little need of any, it may be changed or new modelled without hazard. A revolution, therefore, carries no terrors with it, because it is considered as an experiment, which, like a prescription in medicine, may be safely tried till it succeeds. Such opinions are natural, as they are founded in a just abhorrence of despotism; they are dangerous because they are extreme, and blind us at the approach of evils, more palpable, and nearer home.
Another popular error connected with this is, that the power of the people is their liberty, or that whatever they can do, they have a right to do. It is true, that every man has a right, by honest industry, to grow as rich and learned as his neighbour; but every man has not the disposition or ability. Hence real distinctions will exist, which are entitled to equal protection; but indolence and vice say; are not all men equal, and are we not poor? The member of Congress from Pennsylvania, in his late address to his constituents, observes, that he has now returned to his plough, and shall use his best endeavours to prevent all rich men, and men of talents from being elected to office. If such sentiments prevail, neither the rich nor the wise can long hope to remain in peaceful obscurity; the property of the one will be confiscated, and the other driven into exile. The opinion is not new: but not the less dangerous for that reason. It is in the very spirit of Jack Cade's project for reformation, of agrarian laws, and national decrees.
Liberty is not the creature of a day, nor can it be secured by merely making a new Constitution, or altering an old one. It is to the political body what health is to the natural; the effect of a well adjusted system. It is the result of the moral sense or religious conscience of men, operating upon their thoughts and desires; of known laws wisely made, and administered uniformly, without fear or partiality, supported in the last resort by the arm of government. Factions will exist, lawful authority will be resisted; there must then be power, which can be relied upon for the protection of rights, the suppression of insurrections, and the resistance of popular delusion. This security, without which there can be no liberty, ought not to rest upon the influence or popularity of any one man, however great or good.
The demagogue who collects five hundred followers, by abusing their credulity, or feeding their vanity, is to the extent of his power a despot. It is true, he is satisfied with the name of a servant, and leaves to them all the titles of sovereignty; still he is the rival of government, issues his orders like a chieftain, and receives an obedience as prompt as it is blind. If he seeks office, his followers are immediately put to their tasks. One is employed to blazon his supposed virtues, another to rub out the spots in his reputation. He is soon fitted and furnished to his station, and must preserve

it, by the same means, he used to acquire it. He is therefore, a demagogue in office, more dangerous than before, in proportion as the empire of hypocrisy is enlarged, and the means of spreading popular delusion is multiplied. He opens his great ware-house of corruption where reputation is bought and sold, and thankfully receives the offerings of the pillory and the jail. He becomes of course, hostile to all subordination and just authority; the enemy of that liberty, which permits every man to sit under his own vine and fig-tree, without fear or molestation.
Such is the tremendous difference between democracy and republicanism.
The abuse of language, or the substitution of names for realities, is one of the most successful instruments ever wielded in the demolition of governments. We must never forget, says Mirabeau , the ablest of the revolutionary leaders, that words are things; and surely it can never be forgotten, while memory holds her seat, or history is faithful to her charge. If experience made the world wiser, it might be useful to compile a dictionary, containing a number of words and phrases, with the revolutionary explanations, designed particularly for the use of free governments. Opening this book, and looking at the word " economy ," we might read this explanation. A word used by the demagogues in and out of office, to deduce the multitude; the art of growing rich without revenue, and strong without force,—also the maintenance of courts without judges; the science of preventing war by tameness and submission, or a willingness to pay for what is one's own, provided the expense of fighting for it can be saved; in fine, a disposition to save every thing but which is worth saving, or the exchange of national honour for immeasurable tracts of wilderness. " Political toleration ," or equal and exact justice to all men;—a phrase often used by men new in office, to gain the confidence of the credulous, and dissipate the fears of those, who can be made easy by their hopes—also the punishment of political heresy. " Aristocrat " or " Federalist ," a term of reproach, applied to the ablest and most virtuous men of a country to make them unpopular. " Independent Judiciary ," a phrase not to be found in this dictionary.
In popular governments such abuses will exist, in spite of all the power of argument, or the light of evidence. Indeed they are far beyond the reach or influence of either; for nothing is so hard as to reason a man out of what he was never reasoned into, or persuade him to look at evidence, when he has previously determined not to open his eyes. For such reasons demagogues are for the most part unanswerable. They avoid all explanation, when they wish to excite prejudice and hatred by the application of odious names. A man whose influence is to be destroyed, is called an aristocrat, or monarchist; and with this application attached to him, he becomes the object of suspicion. The words are not understood in any definite sense, and those who use them, do not intend they shall be; but within their vast inclosure is found whatever is most feared and detested. The fathers of our country, the framers of our constitution have been accused of a systematic design to destroy the work of their own hands, and erect upon its ruins the proud towers of monarchy. While the government was in their hands, these suggestions were employed to drive them from it: and they are now persisted in, to keep down the influence of their virtues. It is their only sin, and for that reason they are never to be forgiven. The Athenian, who voted for the banishment of Aristides could give no reason, but that he was tired of hearing him called "the just." How then can such accusations be encountered, or with what weapons can such enemies be assailed? Do we say that all the feelings, the prejudices the manners, habits, political and religious institutions of the country, aided by its best sense and judgment, are opposed to this system? is it urged, that free governments, never can encroach upon the people, through the medium of regular authority, because all its operations are known, watched and even anticipated? is it declared, that the most hardy of their accusers have never dared to make the charge, where it could be met, and their reputation was staked to support it, by facts or arguments? it is in vain, the cause is lost, because the defence is too complete, and punishment must follow, because it is lost. Who can eradicate such prejudices, which like the shrubbery on a barren plain defies the ploughshare, and yields nothing to the hand of culture? Who will enter
this land of enchantment—this vast empire of nothing, and engage with these fiends of monarchy, who assume all the forms of terror, imagination can lend? Those, who are suffering under the tyranny of this power, who see nothing clearly, except in the twilight, and believe nothing but what is preternatural can find no relief in truth. The actual sufferings of men admit of many alleviations? but those inflicted by the power of fancy, are as incurable as they are intolerable.
It ought never to be forgotten, that popular governments are destroyed by popular means. Political dreamers, who love to inhabit the metaphysical worlds of their own creation, think nothing so unpropitious as stability. Projects of reformation, therefore, and experiments upon man occupy their thoughts, till they behold him issuing from the process, a gorgeous, renovated being, capable of self-government, without prejudices or passions, all light, and all energy. These are a numerous sect, who dislike the old modes of moral and political improvement, by repentance and legal restraint, and find it more convenient to varnish private vices with public zeal, to sink secret slander in universal charity, and compensate for individual injustice, by a zealous attachment to the rights of man. Such men are the pioneers to anarchy, who smooth the road for men of less speculation, who having nothing to lose, and much to gain by confusion, pursue the business of plunder and vengeance. The timid and the neutral, who claim protection for their moderation, with the philosophers themselves, whether they yield, or resist are all victims alike; till at length, these evils find their own sad cure in the authority of one, who must maintain by force what he has acquired by fraud and violence. All history teaches this melancholy truth; it is a turnpike-road, where every mile-stone, is the grave-stone to some Republic.
On this subject, even in this country experience is now inculcating her lessons. In Pennsylvania, democracy has already made progress enough to teach us wisdom. The project of a convention to new model the Constitution is powerfully supported by certain societies, who stile themselves the friends of the people. This is the second class of patriots in that state, as hostile to the first as both were originally to the Federalists. Governor M c Kean , and his friends, who have taken the less popular name of Constitutionalists, have been six years in office, obtained in the struggle with the Federalists, by arts which have now "returned to plague the inventors." Then they affected to tremble at the deep laid schemes of the Federalists; now they tremble indeed, at the projects of their own pupils, who intend to have some practical benefit of their instructions. They know what this friendship for the people means, and they have more dread of it, than others, for they must be the first objects of its embraces. The weapon of the patriots is reformation. The present Government has too much of restraint in it; in some instances, it has kept ignorance and infamy out of office, and used the power of law to punish contempt, offered to the solemn tribunals of justice. For this Judges have been impeached, and the whole system of jurisprudence assailed. The avowed intention of the patriots is to reduce the power of the executive and Senate; to make the Judiciary dependent, and of course corrupt, and the popular branch supreme over all. Then frequent elections, universal suffrage, and universal arbitration will introduce the political millennium of Pennsylvania.
It is certain, that among these friends of the people, who are trampling upon whatever is sound in principle, or has been found useful in practice, are included the most ignorant men in the state, as well as the most desperate in fortune and in principle.—Who has ever heard of the talents, the virtues, or public services of the new candidate for the office of Governor? Yet the fermenting spirit of revolution has thrown him upon the surface soon to disappear again, with the other bubbles of the day. Knowledge, which has been thought one of the pillars of a Republican system, is there treated as a disqualification for office; and a large proportion of the popular branch is already composed of duly qualified members.
If in the few remarks, I may offer upon the spirit and tendency of the present Administration, I fall into errors; they will be those of "opinion and may be safely tolerated, where reason is left free to combat them."
A quickness to resent, a readiness to redress injuries, or a punctilious regard
to national honour is as necessary to preserve the Independence of Republics, as of Monarchies. It is the spirit, which constitutes the cheap defence of nations. It does not reject all overtures of peace; it requires nothing but justice, and it secures that, by being always ready to avenge injustice. It is not a quarrelsome spirit, which seeks opportunities of war; but it keeps in awe, such a spirit in other nations. It inspires confidence at home, and respect abroad. It has no partialities, no prejudices; but is always erect, always dignified.—It is this spirit, so delicate yet so firm in its nature, which wins victories without a combat; it is a giant always in armour, whom no threats can terrify, no force subdue. But if national honour is made the slave of national wealth; and put into the livery of this basest and meanest of masters, it will always be known and treated as a slave. There is an economy, which makes a nation contemptible, without making it rich. The moment it stops to reckon on the expense of vindicating its honour, which is always its true interest, it ceases to be free. It afterwards lives upon sufferance and takes as a favor what it ought to demand as a right.
The practice of turning men from office, for difference of opinion, is hostile to any form of free government. To create vacancies for the purpose of filling them with partisans is, to say the least, an abuse of power; and to reduce men to poverty, who are chargeable with no neglect or crime is a violation of the common sense of justice. To remove men from office distinguished by their virtues, and their services, tends to obliterate from the public mind, all sense of respect and gratitude; to fill their places with men, who have little but their political faith to recommend them, tends to confound all moral distinctions, all sense of merit and demerit.
It is admitted in principle, that the talents and virtue of a country ought to govern it; but this system discourages the noblest exertions of the one, and tends to suppress the best influences of the other.—The first magistrate necessarily puts himself at the head of a party, including all those, who expect favor or reward. His personal character becomes the only question of moment to such as are patriots by trade. They well know the condition upon which he will give, and they can receive; and as their hopes depend on their success in making proselytes, they will be zealous. Such are orators by profession who understand every thing by instinct, who defy all refutation and confound all sense. Yet such men are all powerful. But there is a class of men of larger views, of some talents and influence, who are stimulated by the hope of great rewards to make great efforts. They have little regard to the man they support; they would desert him with triumph, and leave him to perish with infamy, to join one more popular and successful. They study his character as they would learn the use of an instrument; they look to office and power, as the means of profit and revenge. The election of a President, then, will form the pivot on which every thing will turn. It will be felt in every corner of the country, giving new life and new directions to the great mass of corruption in it, till elections become the mere apology of usurpation.
There are other evils of a more threatened nature to be encountered, under the disguise of amendments to the constitution. Those, which have been, and are already proposed, will leave, it is to be feared little of the original frame or policy of the government. The union seems to be melting away, under the fervid influences of the dogmas of political philosophy. Its powers are already so much weakened, as hardly to reach or controul the great bodies in the system. The tendency seems to be towards anarchy in the members, rather than energy in the head.—Those states, which were always too proud to have an equal, are about to re-assume their powers, to make federal senators dependent on their will, and abridge the jurisdiction of federal courts. The judiciary which compels the payment of honest debts even to foreigners, the senate, which forms a check upon popular encroachment, and sometimes resists popular oppression, are a scourge to their pride and ambition no longer to be tolerated. Hence we find that the objections to the adoption of the constitution are renewed in the form of amendments, which in their effect, will introduce all the disorders of the old confederation. The evils which all federative governments have experienced are likely to be repeated, under the tampering, rash hands of the men now in power. The great, as well as peculiar interests of the eastern states, are treat-
ed with the same contempt as their representatives; and although we are sure of our humiliation, we are not so of our protection. Yet surprizing as it may seem, there are men among us natives of New-England, who prefer the chains of an equal to the equality of the constitution.
Such representations are not made in the spirit of despondency, which says that nothing can be done; nor in that of over cautious prudence, which says that nothing ought to be done; but in the persuasion, that the evils, which threaten the existence of our excellent institutions, are altogether of the popular kind, that they ought to be understood and can be resisted. Those who will still borrow confidence from their hopes, and believe nothing which requires exertion must continue in their slumbers, till their exertions are useful. They will perceive the mischief when it has happened, and excuse their indolence, by expressions of idle amazement. The timid and the wary, who fear to act, least they should be acted upon, who hope to obtain favour for their neutrality will find that the evils of anarchy will fall indiscriminately, like the tornado which tears the oak of an hundred years from its foundations, and despoils the humblest flower of a day.
The present time demands all the talents, the virtues and influence of men, who are engaged from principle and interest to support our truly republican system of government. Popular errors should be exposed and misrepresentations corrected, with the same perseverance with which they are made, till truth becomes powerful by being widely diffused.
Those, who administer our government have nothing to fear from the truth for it is their friend; and as to the charge of non-conformity, the only one which has been brought against them, we consider it their highest praise, and are still impeded by all our hopes, and by all our fears to confer honor where honor is due.
It is confidently trusted, that there is a reformed spirit yet to arise from the sober sense and sound principles of New-England. The tyranny of democracy, though it wears a thousand disguises, will be laid bare to the eye before it is too late to resist; and call into action all the energies, which resisted it in another shape in the memorable year of seventy-five. Then it was seen in the gigantic form of undisguised power; now it approaches with smiles, in the light drapery of fancy, suiting its forms and hues, to the endless varieties of human passions.
As an important member of the Union, we ought never to forget, that we must preserve the best system of government in the world, or submit to one of the worst. Those, who feel an interest in its preservation, united in sentiment, and acting in concert, should cling even to the last falling pillar of the Constitution. But we trust that extremes may yet be prevented. Time will be our friend; it will heal the breaches already made, and embody with facts, which all can feel and understand, the principles of government, necessarily metaphysical. Enough of the work of WASHINGTON and ADAMS will remain to direct us in repairing the shattered structure, and enable us to leave it to those who may come after, established in beauty and order.
BALTIMORE, July 29. ROBBERY OF THE BANK! 1000 DOLLARS REWARD.
Last evening between dark and 10 o'clock, the office of discount and deposit, established in this city, was forcibly entered by thieves, and a sum of money in paper and specie, chiefly small change contained in a small wrought iron chest, was stolen therefrom. The villains who perpetrated this daring robbery, were not able to penetrate the vaults: all they effected was to bear off the iron chest above mentioned and its contents. Among other bank notes therein, was a parcel of old defaced notes, two of which were for 500 dollars each of this office; the endorsements on them entirely filled their backs. The said notes are generally much defaced, ragged, and scarcely fit for circulation. About the hour this act was committed, a person was seen with an iron chest in a wheelbarrow over Griffith's bridge. There is no doubt but several villains were engaged in the atrocious robbery. The above reward will be given to any person or persons who will detect and bring them to conviction; and should one of the accomplices engaged therein make a discovery, so that the rest be convicted of the fact, he shall receive the above re-

ward, and interest made with the governor of this state to obtain for him a full and free pardon.
DAVID HARRIS, Cashier.
July 28.
Few instances have occurred of a more daring robbery than the above—the early hour at which it was done, and the public situation of the bank, would almost insure detection—added to this, there is a guard of two watchmen constantly kept at the office door from about 9 o'clock, and we understand a person sleeps in the bank, but so well were they acquainted with the place, that nothing occurred even to raise an alarm—nor was it known till they had completely made their escape—from the weight of the chest at least four persons must have been engaged to have carried it.
The iron chest was found by some boys bathing in Jones' Falls, near the lower bridge, but its contents were taken out.
MARTINSBURG, August 9.
THE FLEETS.
The tip-toe expectations of pithy and sanguinary deeds in the West-Indies by the rival fleets of Great Britain and France have passed off in disappointment. The tale of warlike operations is no longer heard from that quarter.—The floating castles of both the contending parties have quitted the low latitudes; and where we shall next hear of their arrival is a matter of guess work only.
From the New-York American Citizen.
TRIPOLITAN CAPTIVITY.
A letter from Jonathan Cowdery, Esq. surgeon of the late frigate Philadelphia, now a captive in Tripoli, to Dr. Mitchell, dated 24th November, 1804.
"Dear Sir,
"I hope you will excuse me for the liberty I take in suggesting to you a few remarks which have occurred since my captivity. The bashaw has taken me from the prison where my fellow officers are confined and ordered me to attend his sick slaves who are principally Neapolitans, negroes, and our unfortunate crew. Some of the latter I this morning saw chained to a cart loaded with stones which they were dragging through the town to repair the fortifications. They complain much of hunger, cold and labor, and the lash of the whip. I confess I never saw any thing that wounded my feelings equal to the sight of those poor fellows; I have liberty to walk in the town, but am attended by a Turk who is loaded with weapons of war. I am not allowed to visit any of the fortifications nor any of the foreign consuls. Capt. Bainbridge's endeavours to relieve the wants of his crew are often countermanded by our new masters. Five of our countrymen have turned Turks, and five have paid their last debt to nature. Diarrhoea and Dysentery have often appeared among our crew, but on a free use of Carbonate of Soda (Natron) which is found in abundance in this country, and often white washing the walls of the prison with lime where they sleep, it soon disappears. Our crew are now very healthy.
During the several attacks upon this town by our squadron under the command of Commodore Preble, many Turks were killed and wounded, and several men much burnt by the explosion of their own powder. I had an opportunity of seeing their method of curing burns in particular, many of which extended over the whole body. The Bashaw had all of his wounded brought to an apartment in the castle where he visits them and makes them a present of ten dollars each. He then orders his surgeons and mamelukes to dress their wounds; he often assists with his own hands. The Mamelukes are his body guards; the Marabouts are employed to expel evil spirits and make intercession with Mahomet their prophet, for their recovery. Those that were burnt, were first anointed with honey, carefully preserving the skin as much as possible and keeping the parts exposed to the air. They then sprinkle the ulcerated parts, if any, with a fine powder of white lead, (Ceruse) this is repeated at short intervals until a scab is formed, that is carefully preserved until a cure is accomplished, which is remarkably soon.
"I hope and expect that in due time my country will honourably and to the astonishment of Barbarians and tyrants liberate us from the chains of slavery, and restore us to our native land, that
happy land the thoughts of which is a healing balm to our souls in their miserable bondage."
Letters have lately been received from our captive countrymen in Tripoli; from which we take the following extracts:—
By an arrival from Malta, we have received the pleasing intelligence of the arrival of Commodore Barron, with a strong reinforcement, which I trust will accomplish our liberation—We also learn that the undaunted PREBLE, has been superseded, owing to the want of a sufficient number of junior captains. The attacks on the enemy last summer, were numerous and successful, but I am sorry to find our loss considerable in an infant navy; seven or eight young heroes, who bid fair to be an ornament to their profession, and an honor to their country, snatched off, while nobly supporting the dignity of their nation. Among those unfortunate young men, I am sorry to find several of my intimate acquaintance. The only consolation left their afflicted friends, will be the encomiums bestowed on their memory by a grateful country. I am exceedingly gratified to hear of the rapid promotion of Capt. Decatur, whom I find is made a Post-Captain, appointed to a fine frigate, in consequence of his meritorious conduct in destroying by fire, the late Philadelphia. It is now more than a year since I heard from you. In the event of our ransom, it is very probable whether I shall immediately return home, as Capt. Bainbridge will have an investigation of his conduct at Malta, and I have no doubt he will be honorably acquitted, and placed in a fine ship.
The only consolation left their afflicted friends, will be the encomiums bestowed on their memory by a grateful country. I am exceedingly gratified to hear of the rapid promotion of Capt. Decatur, whom I find is made a Post-Captain, appointed to a fine frigate, in consequence of his meritorious conduct in destroying by fire, the late Philadelphia. It is now more than a year since I heard from you. In the event of our ransom, it is very probable whether I shall immediately return home, as Capt. Bainbridge will have an investigation of his conduct at Malta, and I have no doubt he will be honorably acquitted, and placed in a fine ship.
From Poulson's American Daily Advertiser.
By an arrival at New-York from Leghorn, letters are received in town from our unfortunate prisoners at Tripoli, dated in November last. A letter from one officer, mentions, that they had the fall fever of that climate, but had then recovered from it.
A tedious and lingering confinement in a close and loathsome prison, with poor and scanty fare and deprived of their accustomed conveniences, in the hands too of such an enemy, must prey upon the health and wear down the spirits of these brave but unfortunate men. In spite of the efforts of some of them to sooth the anxiety of their relatives and friends by affected gaily and favourable accounts of their situation, the marks of despondence will break forth—"Our days," say they, "drag heavily on, we are still closely confined, not having enjoyed a sight of the Heavens (but once) excepting through a small grated hole in the Terrace since May last. We are secluded in a loathsome prison surrounded by vermin, without the enjoyment of pure air, and debarred from holding converse with any person outside the walls of our prison—the policy of concealing the operations of the fleet from the enemy, cuts off the intercourse with our countrymen and keeps us in ignorance and constant suspense—the letters from our friends in America are intercepted, opened, and sometimes never reach us—after spending a tedious day, sleep, the solace of the wretched, comes to ease the burdens of our minds, and sometimes transports us by a visionary flight to our beloved friends, but the return of light awakens us to the dreary realities of our prison. Even Hope has now almost deserted us, and though we struggle to support with fortitude the horrors of our situations, yet human nature is scarcely equal to the conflict."
Capt. Haff of the ship Charles, informs us that on the 24th of June the harbor of Cadiz was blockaded by 5 sail of the line, two frigates and a cutter, under the command of Adm. Collingwood.
He also informs us that the U. States' gun boat No. 3, from New-York, commanded by a lieutenant, and having 36 men on board, was captured by three Spanish privateers in the Gut of Gibraltar, after a smart engagement, and carried into Algeciras, where, in consequence of the spirited remonstrance of the American officer, she was reported to be given up. The day previous to her capture, three gun boats and two other American vessels, schooners, sailed to the eastward from the harbour of Gibraltar. [N. Y. Mer. Adv.]
The British packet Princess Elizabeth left Falmouth on the 14th June. Captain Kidd brought no loose papers; and informs us that no event of importance had occurred during the week previous to his departure. [Ibid.]
1500 DOLLARS REWARD. HIGHWAY ROBBERY.
YESTERDAY about 11 o'clock in the forenoon Mr. John Peter, an officer of the Bank of Columbia, was stopped on horseback on the road between this town and Alexandria, and within about two miles of the latter place, by some unknown villain, shot through the body with a pistol, and robbed of a sum of money in his possession belonging to this Institution, which he was taking to Alexandria, for the purpose of exchanging with the banks there.
The whole sum taken amounted to eighteen thousand one hundred and fourteen dollars and sixty-five cents, made up in several packages, among which were
  1 Post note of the bank of Virginia for  800    1 ditto of the bank of Alexandria for  500    1 ditto of the same for  500    1 ditto of the same for  450    1 do. of the bank of Potomac  $149 69cts.  
A check of the Union Bank, on the Bank of Alexandria, drawn by R. Higginbotham, Cashr. in favour of Greetham & Devarau, by them endorsed and by Benj. Stoddert, and C. Smith, Teller.
There were also a parcel of post notes of the Bank of Alexandria for $100 and for $50 each. The remainder was in current notes, principally of the banks of Alexandria and Potomac, and some few of the bank of Virginia of different sizes and denominations.
As the Attack was Sudden, and the Wound received of a nature to deprive Mr. Peter instantly of his senses (altho' it is now hoped he will recover) the description obtained may not be very accurate. As far as we are informed—the man who perpetrated the act, is of middle stature, good countenance, and had a genteel appearance. He had on a dark blue or black coat, nankin pantaloon, shoes, and a black hat, he was on foot and alone at the time, but may have had accomplices concealed, and will probably change his clothes.
Five Hundred Dollars will be given to any person or persons, who will detect and bring to conviction the robber; and one thousand dollars additional for the recovery of the whole of the money, or in proportion for any smaller sum recovered—Should there be accomplices, and one of them make a discovery, so that it leads to the conviction of the robber, or to the recovery of the money he shall receive the above reward; and interest will be made to obtain his pardon.
WILLIAM WHANN, Cashier of the Bank of Columbia. George-Town, July 31, 1805.
Miller Wanted.
WANTED immediately, at the Mill of Major Elisha Boyd, on Mill-Creek, Berkeley County, as a Miller, a Young Man of industrious habits, of good character, and who is well acquainted with the business—To such an one liberal wages will be given.
JAMES CHENOWETH. August 9, 1805.
NOTICE.
WHEREAS I did pass my obligation to Daniel Vanmetre, on the fourth day of May last, for the sum of two thousand five hundred and thirty-three dollars and thirty-three cents, payable on the first of September next, being the balance due for the purchase of three hundred and nineteen acres of land, at Opeckon Bridge, Berkeley County, Virginia; said Vanmetre did on same day bind himself to convey said land to me by a clear title and general warrantee at or before the payment of said balance; and whereas I have been since informed, by good authority, he the said Vanmetre cannot comply with his obligation, nor give a clear title to the whole of the land. I do hereby forewarn all and every person whatsoever, from taking an assignment of my obligation, as I am determined not to pay any part of said obligation until said Vanmetre fully complies with his obligation to me. Given under my hand this thirtieth day of July, 1805.
JACOB MIDDLECALF.
I DO hereby forewarn all persons from harbouring or employing my son George Marlatt, as I am determined to prosecute every person so doing to the utmost extent of the law.
ABRAHAM MARLATT. Berkeley County, August 9, 1805.
COLUMBIAN INN—CONTINUED.
ISAAC CAUSTEN
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public, that he has leased for a term of years, that extensive and well known house, the COLUMBIAN INN, one door above the corner of Howard in Baltimore street.
To those acquainted with the superior convenience and situation of this valuable property, nothing need be said. To strangers it may be necessary to observe, that it is situated in the most pleasant and healthy part of the city, and surrounded with respectable mercantile houses, therefore obvious to the convenience of country merchants, travellers, &c.
To this extensive establishment, I. CAUSTEN solicits the patronage of his friends and a generous public, and begs leave to assure them every thing on his part shall be exerted to merit and secure their approbation.
Baltimore, August 5, 1805.
TAKE NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of Joseph Evans, jur. dec'd, in any manner whatever, are requested to come forward immediately, and discharge what may be due, as no longer indulgence can be given;—all those who have claims against the said estate, are also desired to bring them in properly attested for settlement.
ROBERT SNOBGRASS, Exr. August 9, 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.
Public Sale.
THE subscriber will dispose of at public sale, on Monday the 26th instant, being the 1st day of August court, all his Household and Kitchen Furniture, such as Beds and Bedding, Bedsteads, Tables, Chests, Chairs, a Desk and Beaureau, one corner Cupboard, one Stove, Joiner's Tools, one Horse fit for the saddle or g.g., one Mare and Colt, and one excellent Milch Cow, besides other articles too tedious to mention. A reasonable credit will be given, which will be made known on the day of sale.
JARVIS JEFFRIES. Martinsburg, August 9, 1805.
TAKE NOTICE.
WHEREAS my wife Ruth, has left my bed and board, without any just cause, this is therefore to forewarn all persons from trusting her on my account, as I am determined not to pay any debts of her contracting after this date.
GREVENER GRIST. Back Creek, August 9, 1805.
TAKEN up by the subscriber living about five miles from Martinsburg, between the Warm Spring and Watkins's Ferry roads, a bay Horse about fourteen and a half hands high, 6 or 7 years old, shod all round, which appears to have been done some time, as his feet are very long and shoes loose, no brand perceptible, or any other particular mark, appraised to sixty eight dollars; the owner is requested to come and prove his property, pay charges and take him away.
WM. PENDLETON. Berkeley County, August 9, 1805.
NOTICE.
THE notes given for goods bought at the sale of the estate of John Huffman, dec'd, are now due, and such of them as are not paid off on or before the first day of September next, will be put into the hands of proper officers for recovery, without respect to persons; all persons having claims against said estate, are requested to bring them forward properly attested for settlement.
JONATHAN CUSHWA. August 9, 1805.

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,  9-8 and 12-8 Apron Checks,  Fustians and Jeans,  Nankeens,  Cotton Hosiery,  Mersailles 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,  Lute string and coloured Sattins,  Ribbons,  Book and Jacquet Muslins,  Morocco and Kid Shoes,  A large assortment of Extra and Habit 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, Moiland and Crum Creek Whet Stones. 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.
BERKELEY COUNTY, ss. June Court, 1805. MICHAEL M'KEWAN, 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 complaint, 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.s.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.s.c.
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, } Exr's. and Wm. CREIGHTON, }
Berkeley County, ss. February Court, 1805. Robert Kennedy, Executor of Thomas Kennedy, deceased, Comp't against Daniel Kennedy and others, Def'ts. 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.s.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 Comegis, 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.s.c.
FOR SALE. Two likely Virginia-born Female SLAVES, one sixteen the other eighteen years old. They have been accustomed to house and out work. Apply to the Printer. June 28, 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 23, 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 Merchandize 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.
Mill to Let.
THE subscriber will rent her Merchant and Grist MILL, formerly occupied by Samuel Moore, in sight of Martinsburg. Possession may be had the first of August next.
ANN HUNTER. July 19, 1805.
Fresh Fancy Goods.
THE subscribers beg leave to inform their friends and the public, that they have just received from Philadelphia, and are now opening a very extensive assortment of
Nice Fashionable
GOODS,
 Consisting of  Elegant Damask Silk Shawls,  Laced Cambric ditto,  Pic nic Gloves and Mitts,  Fancy laced and plain Cambric Muslins and handsome Dimities,  Artificial Flowers,  Leghorn and Willow Bonnets,  Handsome plaid Silks,  Chintzes and Calicoes,  Ladies Morocco and Kid Slippers,  Germantown Prints, &c. &c. 
Have also on hand, Hugh & John Long's prime SICKLES, Waldron's Cradling and Grass Scythes, Cerman ditto and Cutting Knives—BAR-IRON, CASTINGS and STEEL, All of which they are determined to sell uncommonly cheap for cash.
They have a large quantity of WHISKY and APPLE BRANDY, of excellent quality, which is offered for sale on low terms.
SELBY & CROW. Shepherd's-Town, June 21, 1805.
Messrs. Samuel Craig, Anthony Kennedy, and Patrick Campbell, take Notice,
THAT on Saturday the 24th day of August next, between the hours of six o'clock in the morning and six o'clock in the evening of the same day, at the house of Col. David Hunter, in the town of Martinsburg, Berkeley County, Virginia, I will take the depositions of said Hunter, William Riddle and James Faulkner, to be read in evidence upon the trial of a suit in Chancery, depending in the Court of the said County, wherein I am complainant, and you, as trustees of Tabb & M'Airy, Michael M'Kewan, and Richard M'Sherry, are defendants.
I am, JOHN O'FERRALL. Martinsburg, July 26, 1805.
Public Sale.
WILL be sold at public vendue on Wednesday the 7th day of August next, (on the premises) the plantation on which the subscriber now lives, situated on Opeckon creek, six miles from Martinsburg, containing 85 acres of good land, about 75 of which are cleared, the balance in excellent timber. The improvements are a convenient Dwelling House, good Barn, Stables, Corn House and other necessary buildings—an excellent Apple orchard with a variety of other fruit trees, and a Well of good never-failing Water near the house. The sale will begin about ten o'clock, when the terms will be made known.
ABRAHAM VAN METRE. July 26, 1805.
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