Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer (Martinsburg, Va.), 1804-07-27 00:00:00

Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer.
[No. 18 of Volume VI.]
FRIDAY, July 27, 1804.
[Whole No. 278.]
LANDS FOR SALE.
THE subscriber wishes to sell the Plantation whereon he now lives, situate on Back Creek, Berkeley County, 7 miles from Martinsburg and 15 from Bath, containing 333 acres of good strong Lime-stone Land, well watered, with at least 7 springs—150 acres are cleared and well enclosed, 8 acres of Meadow are made, and more Meadow land; the remainder of the tract is well covered with fine timber.—On the premises are a convenient Dwelling House, newly finished, Kitchen, a large Barn, Distillery, Pulling Mill, and some out houses, with a number of Fruit trees.—There is a good mill-seat, with a sufficiency of water, on this tract.
He will also sell one other tract of Land, situate on the river Potomak, near Richardson's Ferry, containing 102 acres, 40 of which are cleared, the greater part river bottom, the remainder of the Land is well timbered, and has a large sugar-camp on it—a small House is now built, and logs ready for raising a larger one. For terms apply to the subscriber.
WILLIAM SNODGRASS. Back Creek, June 22, 1804.
From the CHARLESTON COURIER.
"What is the use of endeavouring by writing and reasoning to shew a people the dangers of democracy, when such incontrovertible, practicable proofs of its effects stare them in the face. It is as ridiculous to reason with such people, as to preach a sermon against the dangers of a highway robbery to a crowd looking at the execution of a thief." So said a friend to the Editor of this paper last evening; and it would be true, if men were excusable for relaxing their efforts in a good cause, and paltering with their duty, because they had been hitherto unsuccessful. In evacuating a post, or making a retreat, the honour and the danger belonging to the van, who must make a firm stand, be the superiority of the enemy's numbers ever so great, in order to cover the main body of the army, and secure them a retreat for a future and more fortunate day. This situation though full of peril, and for the time, seemingly hopeless, is infinitely superior to that of those who, though in the full tide of successful warfare, are still marching on in the road of ruin and dishonour.
No doubt the feelings of our friend were right. We had been talking of the state to which unfortunate, miserable, degraded France has brought herself by listening to the damned tale of demagogues and their pretended democracy. "It is but for France to will herself to be free, and she must be free;" this was the word or as honest Sawney calls it, the blowing horn of 1791, 2, and 3. France did will herself to be free, and she strutted with the insolent air of a barn theatre buskined hero into heavy letters. Vive la republique was the blowing horn of France for the same period. To day it groans under the most galling yoke and afflicting tyranny that ever wrung the heart of man. "Down with the tyrant," was the word in 1792. "Fall down, prostrate yourselves, and worship the Corsican," is the word in 1804.—With bloodshed, and the slaughter of thousands the Bastille was pulled down, to liberate the prisoners of that despot, (as they called him) Louis the XVI. But when pulled down it was found, to be almost empty. The heart of Louis bled for the slighted sufferings of the people; and that people butchered him in return. The prisons of France are now filled with its people at the will of the Corsican; and the best of its men privately murdered in their dungeons: Yet not a bar, or bolt, or hinge is wrenched, and the gloomy tyrant lives encompassed with mercenary soldiers hating and fearing the people, because he has injured them past remedy; hating those who have raised him to empire, fearing those who have not the courage to bring him to justice. Every day that passes brings to light some deed of enormity transcending in guilt all that went before it. All this is seen, all this is known to be the effect of democratic influence. Yet all this weighs
not an atom in the scale of opinion. The fascination is too powerful. The sill-birds may flutter and scream and fly from twig to twig, but the hideous snake holds its jaws open, and they are down and gulped in its mouth one after another.
What a spectacle the administration of this country will in a short time present to the moral eye, what a painful subject of contemplation to the thinking mind! A people will forget when they have no well appointed organ of recollection.—They forget all the good that is done them—Hence they are always ungrateful. But do them justice, they forget the evil also. A majority of Americans forget the debt they owe to Washington, and to the federal republicans—they will forget too, indeed they will if not often reminded of it, the debt and the kind of debt they owe to Mr. Jefferson, and the democrats. But with God's good blessing and permission they shall not want a remembrance while we have a sheet of paper to print upon. When the day comes which we trust will soon come, that France by fair, legal, and judicious process, shall have got rid of the burthen with which she now groans in travail, when the monstrous despot who rules her shall be bro't to condign punishment, his arts, his wickedness and his atrocities brought to light, and his name whirled and blown about the globe by the breath of infamy, and the execrations of an injured and insulted world, then shall the wretched, rash words, "the enlightened government of France," be repeated and reverberated from east to west, and from north to south, till the world shall sicken at the sound. Then will it be seen what that thing was which the President of this free, moral and religious country embalmed in the message to Congress with the title of "the enlightened government of France." What if it should be found then that it was a monarchical disposition of the very worst kind, approved and already recorded in the page of history as convicted of the most foul guilt that can stain humanity; a tyrant so palpable and self convicted, that under the influence of "the merciless policy of fear," it sits in its closet trembling, while it hatchés new mischiefs and murders, conspiring conspiracies, and like the needy garret sharpers of great cities, contriving and practising forgeries, not to pick the pockets, but to take away the lives of men?
Let it be remembered, Americans! Let it be remembered, that let the issue of the present government of France be what it may; turn out in the end its character how it will, your country's opinion is not to be retracted. It is on record. Yes, let the present French government be good or bad—to use the words of Hamlet, "be it a spirit of health, or a goblin damn'd"—bring with it blessings "from heaven, or blasts from hell"—be "its intents wicked or charitable," you, by your Chief Magistrate, have given a recorded legislative guaranty to the world for its excellence. You have, through your constitutional organ, been made to call it "the enlightened government of France," and to write it forever in the archives of your state.
Nor is this all for which you have to answer. Your ambassador at Paris has undertaken to declare that Mr. Drake, the British ambassador, has been proved guilty of certain charges made against him by the aforesaid enlightened government. Now, if these charges should turn out to be false, see what a predicament, what a shabby predicament, this country will be in! Good Heavens, what a spectacle! A free, a moral, and a religious republic, gratuitously standing god-mother, and giving a tender name of her own choice, to a foul and atrocious despotism, and giving the security of its credit to the falsehoods of that despotism, by endorsing the name of its ambassador, hitherto sacred, on all its wicked forgeries.
From the REGISTER.
IT seldom happens that the wise, the virtuous and the wealthy part of the community are placed in a situation so degraded and trying as that which those classes of citizens in the United States are now obliged to sustain. After having carried our country through the most
difficult and dangerous embarrassments, preserving her in peace and prosperity, while other nations were desolated with war and destroyed by rebellion; after having exalted our national character by a wise course of discretion supported by vigorous preparations for defence; after having borne without murmuring, the whole labour and expense of these extraordinary exertions. What was the result? Who enjoyed the fruits of their labour? To whom is the confidence of the government given, and the care of our citizens and property, committed? To a band of adventurers, declaring themselves the organs of the public will, too vile to be tolerated in any regular government; too profligate to rest easy under the restraints of any law. They therefore, pour in upon our devoted land, where there are no separating lines between the native and the foreigner, the good and the bad, the wise man and the fool; but where he who most excites and misleads the passions of the people, who most flatters their weakness and imposes upon their credulity, is the fairest candidate for their favour. Our political commons, without fence or inclosure, offer a glorious theatre for the exhibition of the talents of these political jugglers, who lit without measure, and deceive even in the plainest things.
How stupid is that American who can be made to believe, that a stranger, of the last year's importation, having neither property nor character among us, is really more concerned for the liberty and prosperity of our country, than the oldest citizen and well-tried patriot, who has the preservation of his property, the happiness of himself and his family, and indeed, who has every earthly blessing, every commanding consideration to bind him to our soil, and to interest him in our welfare. The real benefactors of our country are stripped of every thing; of office, trust, honour, and emolument, while fortune-hunting foreigners and adventurous emigrants fatten on our fat and devour the land. Even the direction of the great festival of our Independence is assumed by men who were far, very far from us in those days of difficulty and bloody sweat by which it was obtained. The men who achieved this great day, by sufferings and sacrifices, hardly credible, are now thrown by as worthless lumber and poisonous weeds; they are reproached, insulted and stigmatized as Tories, Traitors, and Plunderers, and the public will is assumed and directed by wretches in talents most contemptible, in principle most debased.
But how long will this state of things continue? how long will the patience of the American people endure it? Our body politic is turned completely upside down—The head is prostrated on the earth, while the heels are exalted in the air—But can we long exist in this way? men do sometimes stand upon their heads, but if they do not in a short time resume their natural position, they infallibly die. So unless our body politic shall very soon return to its natural position, we must look for disease, and death. Our triumphant jacobins should be cautious not to push their victory too far or press too hard upon an enemy powerful though discomfited; the Romans were defeated and the Gauls held their city; yet oppression and injustice so exasperated the conquered that they rose upon the conquerors and drove them with disgrace from their country.
From the UNITED STATES' GAZETTE.
It appears that Gen. Armstrong is on the eve of taking his departure, with an outfit of nine thousand dollars in his pocket, to present the homage of his high respect and that of Mr. Jefferson to the Emperor of the Gauls. It seems to be a part of the present system of economies to divide the honours and profits of foreign missions as much as possible among those who have distinguished themselves in the ranks of democracy. Whenever it shall have been settled by the government what length of residence at a foreign court is sufficient to entitle a minister to his outfit equal to one year's salary, we shall probably know the exact term for which any one of our democratic ambassadors will continue in office. It is now little more than a year since
Mr. Livingston was sent to France with an outfit of nine thousand dollars, and a salary of nine thousand more; making eighteen thousand dollars which we, the people pay for one year's embassy. As he can hereafter get no more than nine thousand dollars, should he remain, he finds in himself no anti-republican tendencies strong enough to continue him there, and is, accordingly, about to return; and the same jig, to the tune of eighteen thousand dollars a year, is to be played over for Gen. Armstrong.
Our readers must well remember, that under the Administrations of Washington and Adams, no one item of public expenditure was so much or so successfully clamoured against, by Mr. Jefferson and his parasites, as that attending our foreign intercourse. It was repeated over and over again, in one monotonous yell, that the salaries of our foreign ambassadors were exorbitant; and in fact, that the money which was paid them was worse than thrown away; for that the less connexion we had with the despotic governments of Europe the better. Observe now, gentle reader; the gestion of affairs under those administrations was this: a man of talents and integrity was appointed to reside at a foreign court; his office was considered as a permanent thing, and his salary settled at nine thousand dollars a year. Such was the system of things in the days of extravagance and profusion, when Washington, "that legaliser of corruption," and his successor, Mr. Adams, managed our public concerns. Under the present reign of economies a new order of things has obtained. Not that our present rulers have more cupidity than the federalists; but they have twice as many economies; and by sending out an annual ambassador contrive to get for each twice as much money.
It might be worth while, if any good could be hoped from the discussion, to inquire what extraordinary services have been performed by our minister in France in return for the extraordinary sum of public money which he has received.
The first great exertion of his diplomatic talents was displayed in his famous memorial upon Louisiana, in which he weakly and wantonly called upon all nations to combine for the purpose of humbling one of the belligerent powers of Europe with which we are at peace. The only advantage resulting to our country from this grand stroke of policy, so far as we have been able to learn, was the necessity of sending immediately to the court of London and there in the name of our government, solemnly and formally disavowing the act of the minister. We leave it to the democrats to decide how many of the eighteen thousand dollars Mr. Livingston earned by this chef d'œuvre of diplomacy. It may possibly be urged, however, in his justification, that from the treatment he personally received at the court of France, he supposed the nation whose sovereignty he there represented was viewed as the mere vassal of the grande republique , and consequently, that it was his duty to do and say every thing which he thought might be pleasing to the first consul, and which might have a tendency to avert his anger, or to conciliate his mercy.
The next great diplomatic exploit of Mr. Livingston is his answer to Talleyrand, in which upon the representation of one party, and that representation consisting of such printed papers as the French court thought proper to select and put into his hand, he proceeded to try an important litigated question between two nations at war, and to pronounce sentence of condemnation against one of them. We have not heard that our administration has yet disavowed this act of outrage; but they will unquestionably find it necessary to do so. As soon as they shall have been accomplished the chancellor may return in triumph, with his eighteen thousand dollars, for one year's faithful services and leave the arena clear for the exploits of his successor.
Of Gen. Armstrong we shall take occasion to say a few words on some future opportunity. It is generally known that he is the reputed, if not the acknowledged, author of the anonymous letters against Gen. Washington, addressed to the officers and soldiers of the American army.—This may account for his present promotion.

NEW-YORK, July 20.
Captain Barnard who arrived here yesterday from Leghorn, which place he left the 17th of May, informs, that the day before he sailed, all the British subjects in that place, were seized by order of the French Consul, and sent to the fort where they were confined.
PHILADELPHIA, July 20.
We stated a few days ago, that a London article of the 18th of May, announced the arrival from France of a Mr. Livingston, said to be charged with overtures for peace. It was not supposed at the time that this Mr. Livingston was our minister at the Consular Court; we are now, however, authorized to state it as a fact; A letter received in this City from Dieppe, dated early in May, says "Mr. Livingston, the American minister, sails from hence to-morrow, for England." That he is charged with any mission for the British government, we cannot believe. Having obtained leave to return to this country, we presume his proceeding to England is merely a matter of personal choice, independent of all public considerations.
ALEXANDRIA, July 24.
The Mobile. —The letter from New Orleans, published lately (respecting the umbrage taken by the Spanish governor at Pensacola, at the U. States assuming jurisdiction over the Mobile Bay) by later accounts appears to be perfectly correct. Five regiments have been ordered by the Spanish government to repair to Pensacola, to keep possession for Spain.
WASHINGTON-CITY, July 23.
On Tuesday evening last, the inhabitants of Washington and Georgetown, were treated with an Indian dance, by the Ossage Indians. The President, the heads of Departments, and a large and brilliant collection of Ladies and Gentlemen were present at this exhibition of naked Savages. A place was fitted up for the occasion, and lighted with lamps. The President, his red brother, the King of the Ossage, and the Court Ladies occupied an elevated situation prepared for them, so as to 'command a better view of the whole ground.' We understand the Indians intend visiting Philadelphia and New-York, where the Ladies may be regaled with appearance of man, nearly as he was before the fall of Adam, with scarcely a fig leaf to cover his nakedness.
N. B. The Mammoth Toad or Lizard, or whatever it may be, with seven horns and buffalo head, was not present.
To the numerous arguments, moral and political, against duelling, we have now to add the loss of the greatest man next to General Washington that this country could ever boast of. General Hamilton has testified that he has fallen a sacrifice to the opinions and custom of the world, contrary to his own reason and inclination. In what manner is a stop to be put to a practice so generally reprobated in the abstract, yet so frequently applauded in practice? Not by severe laws, because they already exist. There are few men who do not reprobate it. We only want then a fair and recorded collection of the public sentiment, on this subject, to make it disgraceful, as some may now think it honorable—and what better opportunity can offer, than the present? As the Legislature will not take up the subject, let individuals do it. Let not the death of our Hamilton be in vain. Let it be the means of purifying society from one of the most barbarous and immoral practices that ever disgraced a civilized people.
For this purpose I would propose the following plan.
It is understood that Gen. Hamilton has left something in writing against the practice of duelling. Let this or his last words, head an association, the subscribers to which shall pledge their honours, that they will neither fight themselves, that they will not send, accept nor carry challenges, or knowingly assist in any duel, but will to the utmost of their power discountenance the practice, and will endeavour at an honorable and amicable adjustment of all disputes among their friends and companions. If this idea should meet with general approbation further remarks will be made, and the details for such an association be published.
I would on this occasion call upon the religious of all denominations, all who have any respect for the laws of God or man to come forward, and to shew their
attachment to the principles they profess. A FRIEND TO RELIGION.
LATE and IMPORTANT.
From the New-York Herald of July 21. POSTSCRIPT. FOREIGN NEWS.
It was our determination to devote our paper for one week to the melancholy subject that has hitherto occupied it, but a recent arrival at Newberryport brings intelligence so late and interesting, that our readers will perhaps be dissatisfied if we should totally omit it.
The ship Aurora, Follenabee, 35 days from Liverpool, brings London dates to the 5th of June. The following is a summary of the few most interesting articles:
On the 30th of May, Buonaparte was proclaimed Emperor.
All the officers of the Philadelphia have been liberated at Tripoli, on the interference of the French Consul. Moiseu and some others are to be pardoned.
The French Princes and Princesses are to be addressed by the title of their Imperial Highnesses; and the sisters of the Emperor are to enjoy the same dignity. The Great Officers of the Empire are to receive the title of their Serene Highnesses, and they, as well as the Princes, are to be addressed "Monseigneur."
Captain Cantil from India, via Egypt and Lisbon, left Lord Nelson with his fleet off Toulon, on the 23rd April, all well.
His Imperial Majesty has nominated to the dignity of Grand Elector, his Imperial Highness Prince Joseph Buonaparte: To that of Constable, his Imperial Highness Prince Louis Buonaparte: To that of Arch Chancellor of the Empire, the Consul Cambacérès: And to that of Arch Treasurer, the Consul Lebrun.
Captain Dagget, arrived from Marseilles on the 21st of April, brought intelligence of the fitting out of several Tunisian ships; and that the American Consul had quitted that regency.
A letter from Petersburg of the 25th April, says, "Count Woronzow, our Minister at the Court of London, is recalled, to fill a place in our ministry. The next Courier from England is expected to bring an answer, which will be immediately followed by a declaration of war against France. Louis XVIII, will be acknowledged King of France by all the Members of the Coalition, and all conquests but in his name will be renounced."
The Russian army on the frontiers of Podolia has been considerably reinforced; and on the 7th May, orders were issued to the troops to hold themselves in readiness to march.
By the last accounts from Hamburg, it was the general opinion there that a Continental War would speedily take place, and that Russia will shortly declare herself. The Russian troops, it is said, are ready to act; and the fleet at Sebastopolis is in a complete state of equipment. A letter from Lemberg also states, that great numbers of Russian troops are assembling on the frontiers of Poland. Other letters say, that two more Russian frigates have passed in the Dardanelles for the Seven Islands.
MARTINSBURG, July 27.
From the Post Post.
OBITUARY.
IMPERIAL HONOUR'S awful hand Shall point his lonely bed.
This morning, the mournful intelligence of the death of Major-General HAMILTON has saddened this City, and will long afflict the nation. He was killed by the Vice-President of the United States in a duel, fought on the Jersey shore, on the morning of the 11th of July. Whether General Hamilton was, or not, a victim to private malignity, fomented by party rancour, his untimely death will be permanently regretted by every American, who remembers the signal services, both in the cabinet and in the field, which this accomplished scholar, this valiant soldier, this sagacious STATESMAN, has rendered to a country, which, without his courage and counsels, would have long since mouldered into insignificance, or maddened into anarchy.
From various and well-supported testimony it appears, that the cause of this fatal duel was a letter, some time since
published, in which it was stated that Gen. Hamilton had said in conversation, he thought Col. Burr a dangerous man, and who ought not to be trusted. This letter, originally printed in Albany, was afterwards republished in New-York. Col. Burr, in the close of the month of June, wrote to Gen. H. wishing to know whether he had declared any thing like that attributed to him. The Gen. answered that he had no recollection of the conversation alluded to, nor were any particular words attributed to him in the letter, and that he could not therefore undertake to say whether he had or had not, held such a conversation; but if Col. B. would specify any particular conversation, or state any particular words, that he, Gen. H. would at once either avow or disavow them. Col. B. replied, that it was not in his power to specify the particulars of the conversation alluded to, but insisted that Gen. H. should declare whether he ever had in any conversation whatever made use of any words derogatory to his character. To this sort of demand Gen. H. declared he did not think himself bound to answer, but again expressed his willingness at once frankly to avow or disavow any particular conversation which might be specified. Col. B. was not satisfied, and declared, that unless Gen. H. gave him a direct answer, he must fight him. The Gen. declared that it was improper in Col. B. to make any such demand of him, and that he could give no other answer to it than he had already given, and therefore must accept the challenge.—But as his services had been engaged in several important causes before a court, then in session, he could not immediately fight, but, on the rising of the court, he would inform Col. Burr of the time of meeting. All this passed about a fortnight ago. General Hamilton then fulfilled, as usual, his duty as an advocate, on Monday made his Will, on Tuesday attended at his Office, was apparently serene and cheerful, and gave several elaborate law opinions. On Wednesday, at the dawn, he repaired to Hoboken, in New-Jersey, to meet Col. Burr. On the way General Hamilton declared to his friend and second, that he should not fire at the challenger, nor had the slightest wish to molest him.
General Hamilton received the fire of his antagonist, fell, pronounced himself a dead man, and being conveyed to the house of a friend at Greenwich, he immediately requested that Bishop Moore might be sent for. Meanwhile, he was attended by Mr. Mason of the Dutch Church, with whom he conversed on the topic of his approaching desolation, EXPRESSED HIS FIRM BELIEF IN CHRISTIANITY, and his fervent hope of forgiveness, THROUGH THE MERITS AND MEDIATION OF OUR BLESSED REDEEMER. He then added, if he could receive the HOLY SACRAMENT, he tho' he could die in tranquility.
During the conversation, Mr. Mason wished that Gen. Hamilton would bear testimony against the practice of Duelling, which would be a crowning service to those, which he had already rendered to his country. The General replied, that no man more abhorred the practice, and at his death it would be discovered, he had left a solemn Protest against a custom so ferocious and unprincipled. He then assured Mr. Mason that for a long period, he had been convinced nothing would appease his antagonist, and though he had strenuously and sincerely endeavoured it was impossible to shun the encounter.
When the Bishop arrived, General Hamilton fervently expressed his gratitude to the weeping prelate, and again declared, that the doctrines of our religion enabled him to meet death with fortitude, and that, if he could receive the sacrament, resignation would ensue, as he cherished a lively and holy hope of the mediation of GOD OUR SAVIOUR. The Bishop immediately administered the sacrament, and from that moment, the General averred himself happy.
On the 12th at 2 o'clock, he died, surrounded by a multitude of sorrowing friends, anxiously surveying one, so dearly loved, and so fatally lost.
Solemn, beyond description, was the closing scene of his life. In the morning he requested that his friends would be present at a conversation between him and the Bishop. General Hamilton then declared, with solemnity, that when he went to the field, he had determined not to fire at Col. Burr, that he retained against him no malice, that he was dying in peace with all men, and, he hoped, with his GOD; that he was perfectly reconciled to death, though he knew his friends would deplore its manner, which he did himself; as both from religious
and political reasons, he held dueling in detestation.
The Bishop then prayed with the Christian sufferer, and if aught could have changed the decree of Providence, it would have been these pious ories, so fervent and pathetic. All present, on their knees and with many tears, implored Heaven to bless, and preserve their friend.
While the rest were absorbed in grief, the General alone appeared tranquil.—His intrepid soul was unappalled at the approach of death, and calmly bidding his friends farewell he entreated them not to mourn, for he was happy. He retained his senses to the last, and expired without a groan.
Thus has perished, in the prime of life, and in the midst of his usefulness, ALEXANDER HAMILTON, the man of exalted sentiments, and extensive views, whose theories guided the statesman, whose eloquence influenced senates, whose delicacy might have polished courts, and whose versatile talents blessed mankind. He has fallen, not in the course of nature, not jeopardizing his life in the high places of the field, but by a private and petty hand, and his perplexed and sorrowing country makes the pathetic interrogatory of the Royal Psalmist:
KNOW YE NOT THAT THERE IS A GREAT MAN, FALLEN THIS DAY IN ISRAEL?
*Upon opening the General's Will there was found enclosed in it a letter to his wife, written on the 4th inst. in which he tells her, that he had endeavoured, by all possible means, to avoid this duel, but that he found it impossible, unless by acting in a manner, which would justly forfeit her esteem. That he should certainly fall, and she should receive that letter, after his death. He begs her forgiveness for being the cause of so much pain to her, and earnestly entreats her to bear herself up under that load of grief, with which she would be overwhelmed, placing a firm reliance on a kind providence, who would never desert her. * * * * *
The public mind being extremely agitated by the melancholy fate of that great man, ALEXANDER HAMILTON, I have thought it would be grateful to my fellow citizens, would provide against misrepresentation, and, perhaps, be conducive to the advancement of the cause of Religion, were I to give a narrative of some facts which have fallen under my own observation, during the time which elapsed between the fatal duel and his departure out of this world.
Yesterday morning, immediately after he was brought from Hoboken to the house of Mr. Bayard, at Greenwich, a message was sent informing me of the sad event, accompanied by a request from General Hamilton, that I would come to him for the purpose of administering the holy communion. I went; but being desirous to afford time for serious reflection, and conceiving that under existing circumstances, it would be right and proper to avoid every appearance of precipitancy in performing one of the most solemn offices of our religion, I did not then comply with his desire. At one o'clock I was again called on to visit him. Upon my entering the room and approaching his bed, with the utmost calmness and composure, he said, "My dear Sir, you perceive my unfortunate situation, and no doubt have been made acquainted with the circumstances which led to it. It is my desire to receive the communion at your hands, I hope you will not conceive there is any impropriety in my request." He added, "It has for some time past been the wish of my heart, and it was my intention to take an early opportunity of uniting myself to the church, by the reception of that holy ordinance." I observed to him, that he must be very sensible of the delicate and trying situation in which I was then placed: that however desirous I might be to afford consolation to a fellow mortal in distress; still, it was my duty, as a minister of the gospel, to hold up the law of God as paramount to all other law: and that, therefore, under the influence of such sentiments, I must unequivocally condemn the practice which had brought him to his present unhappy condition. He acknowledged the propriety of these sentiments, and declared that he viewed the late transaction with sorrow and contrition. I then asked him, "Should it please God to restore you to health, Sir, will you never be again engaged in a similar transaction? and will you employ all your influence in society to discountenance this barbarous

custom?" His answer was, "That, Sir, is my deliberate intention."
I proceeded to converse with him on the subject of his receiving the Communion; and told him that with respect to the qualifications of those who wished to become partakers of that holy ordinance, my enquiries could not be made in language more expressive than that which was used by our Church—"Do you sincerely repent of your sins past? Have you a lively faith in God's mercy thro' Christ, with a thankful remembrance of the death of Christ? And are you disposed to live in love and charity with all men?" He lifted up his hands and said, "With the utmost sincerity of heart I can answer those questions in the affirmative—I have no ill will against Col. Burr. I met him with a firm resolution to do him no harm—I forgive all that happened." I then observed to him, that the terrors of the law were to be announced to the obdurate and impenitent; but that the consolations of the Gospel were to be offered to the humble and contrite heart; that I had no reason to doubt his sincerity, and would proceed immediately to gratify his wishes. The Communion was then administered which he received with great devotion, & his heart afterwards appeared to be perfectly at rest. I saw him again this morning, when with his faltering words he expressed a strong confidence in the mercy of God through the intercession of the Redeemer. I remained with him until 2 o'clock this afternoon, when death closed the awful scene—he expired without a struggle, and almost without a groan.
By reflecting on this melancholy event, let the humble believer be encouraged ever to hold fast that precious faith which is the only source of true consolation in the last extremity of nature. Let the infidel be persuaded to abandon his opposition to that Gospel which the strong, inquisitive, and comprehensive mind of a HAMILTON embraced, in his last moments, as the truth from Heaven. Let those who are disposed to justify the practice of dueling, be induced, by this simple narrative, to view with abhorrence that custom which has occasioned an irreparable loss to a worthy and most afflicted family; which has deprived his friends of a beloved companion, his profession of one of its brightest ornaments, and his country of a great statesman and a real patriot.
With great respect, I remain, Your friend and servant, BENJAMIN MOORE.
From the (Philadelphia) Freeman's Journal.
Mr. M'CORLE.
Perceiving in your paper of Saturday some account of the riot in the south-west part of this city, which happened on the nights of the fourth and fifth instant, I beg leave to state what respecting it has come under my own observations. About half past eight on the evening of the 4th, a number of young men (negroes) collected in Small-street, formed themselves into a company, and appointed a captain, lieutenant and ensign—they proceeded from Small to Shipen-street; they at this time were without arms. In about three quarters of an hour a cry of murder was heard in Small-street. A poor inoffensive old man knocked down and his pockets picked. A young gentleman near Fifth-street met with a similar fate, whom they threatened to kill, and on the intercession of a woman, before whose door it happened, they declared they would dispatch her also.
They threatened to murder a Mr. Kane and his family, but through the interference of a Mr. Burchell, an American, they were protected. In Shipen-street, near Sixth-street, a young man was knocked down with a brick-bat, and at the upper end of Small-street they entered a house and beat the owner and some other persons present. They were now about one hundred strong, armed with clubs and swords, &c.
On the night the 5th, they collected again, about 10 o'clock in the evening, from one to two hundred, armed as before, and committed similar if not greater excesses—damning the whites, and saying they would shew them St. Domingo. These are facts, and ought to have a serious attention given them. In addition it may be observed, that a considerable number of strange black people have been noticed loitering about within a short time. Should there not be an enquiry made into this affair, and some mode of employment adopted for them? Otherwise the consequence may be fatal to the peace and security of the city.
THOSE persons who made purchases at the sale of the effects of Charles Edelen, late of Berkeley County, dec'd. are informed that their respective Obligations became due on the first inst. and are requested to come forward and pay them off, or suits will positively be brought against them.
JACOB FRENCH, Exr. & MARY EDELEN, Exrx. Berkeley County, July 27, 1804.
NOTICE.
ALL persons are hereby cautioned against taking an assignment on two notes of hand given by the subscriber to Peter Grove, of Martinsburg; the particular sums they are given for are not recollected, but they may be known by Thomas Roberts being a witness to both of them, as these notes have been paid off already.
JOHN DUNCAN. Berkeley County, July 27, 1804.
Will be offered for sale, on Friday the 24th of next month, at the late dwelling place of Job Curtis, deceased: HORSES, COWS, SHEEP and HOGS, FARMING UTENSILS and HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, where due attendance and a reasonable credit will be given, the purchaser giving bond with approved security. The sale to begin at ten o'clock, where the conditions will be more fully made known.
JOSHUA CURTIS. JAMES MENDENHALL, } Ex's. Berkeley County, July 27, 1804.
NOTICE!
WHEREAS sundry persons have heretofore made a practice of throwing down my fences, going through my plantation, and destroying my fruit and other property, by which practice I have sustained a considerable injury—All persons guilty of similar practices in future, may expect to be prosecuted for the same, without discrimination—All persons are also cautioned against dealing in any manner with any of my negroes without a written memorandum from me, having heretofore suffered considerably by such conduct—Any person or persons guilty of this practice in future, in any manner, may expect to be prosecuted for the same, as the law directs.
ANDREW WAGGENER. Mill-Creek, July 27, 1804.
The subscriber has just opened a very extensive assortment of
Medicine, Drugs and Paints,
which he will sell at very reduced prices for Cash.
THOMAS PATTERSON. Martinsburg, June 8, 1804.
N. B. Those whose accounts have been due one year and upwards, will please to call and discharge them before the first day of September next, otherwise suits will be commenced for their recovery—It is hoped this will not be considered hard, as necessity compels it. T. P.
Spring Goods.
THE subscriber returns thanks to his customers generally for their encouragement heretofore. He likewise informs them that he has just opened a very handsome & well-chosen assortment of
Dry goods and groceries,
Suitable for the present and approaching season, with which he flatters himself he will be able to accommodate his customers, and the public generally, on as good terms as any. He remains their most obedient and humble servant.
JEREMIAH EVANS. Martinsburg, May 18, 1804.
CASH Given for clean Linen and Cotton RAGS. At the Office of the INTELLIGENCER.
NEW BOOKS.
J. ALBURTIS,
Has just received from the City of Philadelphia, and has now for sale, an assortment of
BOOKS and STATIONARY, warranted at the Philadelphia and Baltimore retail prices;
Consisting in part of:
A Brief Retrospect of the eighteenth century, in two elegant octavo volumes, containing a sketch of the Revolutions and improvements in Science, Arts, and Literature, during that period.
Public Characters containing memoirs of Charles J. Fox, William Pitt, Dr. Erasmus Darwin, Henry Dundas, Dr. John Wolcott, William Herschel, Marquis Cornwallis, Joseph Priestly, Mr. D'Istria, Lord Nelson, Gilbert Wakefield, Earl St. Vincent, Robert Southey, Wm. Godwin, William Cowper, Warren Hastings, Sir Ralph Abercrombie, Dr. James Gregory, Dr. William Mavor, Lord Grenville, Duke of Bridge Water, Thomas Jefferson, Bushrod Washington, Edmund Randolph, Dr. Hugh Blair, Sir Joseph Banks, Henry Addington, John Horn Tooke, General Bowles, Count Rumford, Dr. James Beattie, Dr. Samuel L. Mitchell, Dr. Jenner, General Ira Allen, Earl Stanhope, Mr. Curran, &c.
Temple of Nature, a new Poetical work by Dr. Darwin, with superb plates.
Letters of Junius, Massillon's Sermons.
Literary Magazine, Nos. 123 and 4. Sturm's Reflections for every day in the year.
Antient and Modern Europe.
Tucker's Blackstone.
Wilson's Egypt.
Domestic Encyclopedia, in 3 volumes, Select British Classics, in 38 volumes, with 76 elegant engravings.
An account of Travels into the interior of Southern Africa, in the years 1797 and 1798, including observations on the Geology and Geography of the Southern part of that Continent; the natural history of such objects as occurred in the Animal, Vegetable, and Mineral kingdoms; and sketches on the Physical and Moral Characters of the various tribes of inhabitants surrounding the settlement of the Cape of Good Hope. To which is annexed, a description of the present state, population and produce of that extensive colony; with a Map, constructed entirely from actual observations, made in the course of the Travels.—By John Barrow.
Wortman's Political Enquiry, and the Liberty of the Press.
The History of the British Empire, from the year 1765 to the end of 1783, containing an Impartial History of the Origin, Progress and Termination of the American Revolution, in two large octavo volumes, with elegant likenesses of Washington and Franklin.
An Essay on the causes of the variety of Complexion and Figure in the Human Species.
Addison's Evidences of the Christian Religion.
Debates on the Louisiana Treaty.
D'Istria's Poems,
Ten Volumes of "Select Novels."
Spectator, Don Quixote, Abbeys, Nocturnal Visit, Jane Talbot, Emmeline, Don Raphael, Maid of Bristol, Chains of the heart, Review, House to be sold, and Mrs. Wiggins.
Bibles, Testaments, Baltimore collection of Hymns, for the use of the Methodist Church, Dilworth's and Webster's Spelling Books, Gunter's Scales, Cases of Mathematical Instruments—Large and Small hand Copies for the use of Schools, Workman's Arithmetic, adapted to the commerce of the United States, Young Man's Companion.
Art of Speaking.
American Preceptor.
Esop's Fables.
A great variety of CHAP BOOKS. Common Writing, thick Post, and Letter Paper,
Wafers and Sealing Wax,
Red and Black Ink-Powder.
Ink-Sand, Quills, &c. &c. &c.
Martinsburg, June 8, 1804.
To be let & possession given immediately.
THE House and Lot lately occupied by J. Alburris, situate in the main street, Martinsburg; the House is well finished, has 4 rooms below and 3 above stairs, with a good Kitchen, a spacious Garrett, 2 dry Cellars, a convenient Stable, and an excellent Garden well enclosed, and is in every respect well calculated for any kind of public business. For terms apply to Robert Gackburn or J. Alburris.
A PROPOSAL,
By William T. Birch & Abraham Small, Of the City of Philadelphia; FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, That Celebrated Work, GIBBON'S HISTORY
OF The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire: TOGETHER WITH Memoirs of the Life and Writings of the Author.
No Book could be offered, which stands in less need of encomium and recommendation.—It has been read in almost every European language.—The history of the long and interesting period from the reign of Augustus to the taking of Constantinople, and the death of Mahomet the II. is no where else to be found in the shape of regular and well arranged history.—The Publishers presume to hope, that they do a service to their country in giving an Edition of it from the American press.—They will briefly speak of their intentions, and the superiority of this Edition.
1. It will be the most complete Edition of Gibbon extant.—Because it will be enriched with the Memoirs of his Life and Writings, written by himself.—This will be an addition to the London copy of nearly 200 pages. 2. It will be about one-third cheaper than the London Copy. 3. It will be executed in the best stile. The Publishers, with confidence, recommend to the public an inspection of the books, published by them within the last three years.—They are, Russell's Ancient and Modern Europe, 7 Volumes.—The Domestic Encyclopedia, 5 Volumes, and Tucker's Blackstone, 5 Volumes.—They promise not to degenerate.
CONDITIONS.
I. It shall be printed from the last London edition, and be published in Eight Octavo Volumes, during the year 1804. II. It shall be delivered to those Subscribers who take it in Volumes, at Two Dollars per Volume, in boards. Those who wait for the completion of the Work, may have it either at Sixteen Dollars in boards; or in a good and handsome binding, at Twenty Dollars; payable on delivery. It will be enriched with Two whole sheet Maps.—One of the Eastern, the other of the Western part of the Roman Empire.—A Map of the parts of Europe and Asia adjacent to Constantinople, and an elegantly engraved Head of the Author.
Subscriptions for the above work will be received by J. ALBURTIS, Martinsburg.
FOR SALE;
A TRACT of LAND containing 248 acres, in the county of Berkeley, about 5 miles from Martinsburg, whereon Thomas Tuckerman now lives; about 145 acres are cleared and under good fences, and in excellent order for farming. This farm is strong limestone land, lies very level, and is very productive.—There are on the premises a snug Dwelling House, an excellent Kitchen built of hewed logs, with a good stone chimney; a stone milk house two stories high with a good joint shingle cover well painted, by the side of a Well of excellent water with a pump in it, a good Barn with a Granary, corn Crib, Stables, &c. under the same roof; there is also an Orchard of excellent Peaches, Apples of choice winter and summer Fruit, Cherries, Plums and Damsons. The land will be shewn by Mr. William Pendleton, adjoining the premises, and the terms known by applying at Bath to NICHOLAS ORRICK. April 6, 1804. [t.f.]
The subscribers are empowered to sell
A VALUABLE PLANTATION, near Winchester, late the property of Joseph Glass, dec'd, containing 395 acres. This Plantation having been rented for nine years past, is now in bad repair; but from its situation, the quality of the soil, and excellence of the water, would deserve the finest improvements. There is on the premises a mill-seat with a fall of 29 feet, which will be sold with the Plantation, or reserved, as may suit the purchaser.—Persons disposed to purchase will apply to either of the subscribers.
JOSEPH GLASS, Middletown, Berkeley County. SOLOMON HOGG, Middletown, Frederick County. May 25, 1804.

Uncommonly Cheap Goods.
THE subscribers have just received from the Cities of Philadelphia and Baltimore, and are now opening, a large assortment of uncommonly cheap GOODS, consisting in part of:
TWO Boxes 7-8 and 4-4 Irish Linens, 2 bales best stout Ticklingburgs.
4 Trunks of fashionable Printed Calicoes and Chintzes.
4 ditto Fashionable Muslins assorted, viz. Plain Cambric Muslin, Sattin Striped, Check and Figured ditto, Figured and Plain Coloured ditto, Book and Jacquet ditto, Lappet ditto—an elegant variety of superb Lace ditto, Tamboar'd, Collonade, Japanned, Extra Super-Super India Book, and Plain Mull Mull Muslins.
3 Trunks Handkerchiefs and Shawls assorted, viz. 7-8, 4-4, 5-4, and 6-4 Fashionable Fancy Silk Shawls, Plush'd Jacquet Muslin ditto, Sattin-bordered and Checked-Cambric ditto, Lappet ditto, White and Coloured Cambric Netted ditto, Printed Cotton ditto, Book and Jacquet Muslin Handkerchiefs, Linen and Cotton Pocket ditto, Bandannae and Fancy Silk ditto.
1 Bale 7-8 Fashionable Superfine London Broad Cloths.
1 ditto Kerseymeres.
1 Case Dimities, (Fashionable patterns) also a few pieces Cambric Dimities.
1 Case Fashionable Leghorn Bonnets.
2 Cases, Men's, Women's, Boys and Girl's Fashionable Furr Hats.
4 Bales India Muslins of different kinds.
200 Pieces fine Yellow India Nankeen.
20 Pieces Russia Apron Check.
1 Case SILVER WATCHES.
7 Bales Spinning Cotton.
An elegant variety of FANCY ARTICLES , consisting, in part, of ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS, WREATHS, PLUMES, SILVER and GOLD LACE, SILVER and GOLD ORNAMENTS, &c. &c.
A Complete assortment of Laces and Edgings, Pic Nic Mitts, Men's Thread Cotton and Silk Hoes, Women's Silk and Cotton ditto.
They have also received a complete assortment of BAR-IRON and CASTINGS, CROWLEY and BLISTERED-STEEL.
150 Excellent Home-made Twilled BAGS.
500lb. Good FLAX.
A Few barrels first quality Old RYE WHISKY , (distilled in Maryland) suitable for private families, MEDICINE and PAINTS , together with almost every other article, which this neighbourhood and country requires in their line of business. They never had at any period a more extensive and complete assortment of Goods than at the present, and are happy to inform their friends, and the public generally, that all those who may favor them with a call, shall certainly be supplied with uncommonly CHEAP GOODS.
JAMES & JOHN LANE. Shepherd's-Town, July 20, 1804.
LANDS FOR SALE.
I WILL dispose of a valuable FARM , upon Cape-Cape, within about two and a half miles of Bath, at present occupied by Capt. Geo. Eskridge, who has an unexpired lease thereon, of four years next October, at £80 per annum. I will give a considerable credit for the balance of the purchase money on receiving £500 Virginia currency ready cash.—Capt. Eskridge will show the lines of the land, for further particulars and terms, be pleased to apply to the subscriber.
R. T. HOOE. Alexandria, July 11, 1804.
WHEREAS my bond lies in the hands of John M'Lean, sen. for 200 dollars, 150 of which is paid; it being the consideration for a tract of land purchased of him, as containing 116 1-2 acres, but I have since found that when neighbouring claims are satisfied, it will fall 25 acres short, in satisfaction for which 50 dollars are retained by me, but which I am ready and willing to pay on having the contract made good to me, and until then I will not, except compelled thereto by law; I hereby caution all persons from taking an assignment on said bond, under the idea of my liability.
VALENTINE AYLE. Martinsburg, July 20, 1804.
FOR SALE.
A VALUABLE Tract of LAND, situate in Berkeley County 5 miles from Martinsburg, and 3 from Garrards Town, containing about 60 acres of excellent Land, about one half of which is cleared and the remainder well timbered. There are two good Springs on it, and the whole of the Land well watered; 4 acres of good timothy Meadow is now made and 8 more ploughed up and in good condition for seeding; on the premises are a good Dwelling House, and other improvements, with an Orchard of almost every sort of fruit, of the choicest kind. If this tract is not disposed of at private sale, before the 30th day of July, it will then be offered at Public Vendue . The premises may be seen and the terms known by applying to the subscriber living thereon.
JOSEPH PLUMMER. July 20, 1804.
ALL persons who may have claims on the subscriber are requested to present them for settlement, and those who are indebted to him are also desired to discharge their dues by August Court. Those who fail to comply with this request may depend on suits being brought against them.
J. PLUMMER.
THOSE persons who became purchasers at the sale of Evans' and Barnhouse's moveable Property at the Big Spring, are informed, that their Notes and Bonds become due on the 3rd day of August next, and are requested to provide for payment, as no indulgence will be given after that time.
JOHN FRYATT, Exr. July 20, 1804.
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the subscriber either by Bond, Note, or Book-Account, are requested to make immediate payment, as a final close and reception of outstanding debts is indispensably necessary; merchantable Wheat and Rye will be received in payment. Those who will fail to comply with the above request on or before the first day of September next, may expect that legal measures will be taken against them.
EDWARD M'CORMICK. Charles-Town, July 20, 1804. [6w]
MR. ALBURTIS,
FROM the obvious reflection, that no society of men ever did, or ever can act efficiently, in any one uniform design, of a public nature, without a systematic plan; I was induced to propose to the Members of the Protestant Episcopal Church in this county, to assemble at Martinsburg, Morgan's and Hedges' Chapels, for the purpose of electing three of the most discreet members from each congregation, to represent them in a standing committee of the Church; that by their united endeavours, they might ascertain the practicability of supporting a minister, to officiate at the places aforesaid. But, from some cause or other, nothing has been done. I most earnestly, therefore, intreat the Members of the Church to meet at their respective places of worship on Saturday the 4th day of August, to make the elections aforesaid; it will not hinder much time, three or four hours in the afternoon will be sufficient; and the members so elected, are requested to meet at Mr. Graham's in Martinsburg, on the Saturday following, to devise a method of obtaining a salary for a minister, and establish any regulations, the present situation of the Church may require.
A MEMBER. July 13, 1804.
FOR SALE.
A MILL SEAT, in Berkeley County, situated on Opequon Creek, within 100 poles of Potomac River, with as much land as will answer for the mill-house and other necessary buildings; this Mill Seat must be considered, by all persons acquainted with it, to be of more value than any other in the county, from the great sufficiency of water and many other conveniences attending it, grain may be brought to the place by water in boats, and flour taken from thence to market in the same way, the present expense of taking flour from thence to George-Town and Alexandria does not exceed 70 cents per barrel, and from the daily improvements in the navigation of Potomac, we may expect in a short time the expense will be much less. Any person wishing to purchase will apply to the subscriber living at the mouth of Opequon.
JAMES FORMAN. July 6, 1804. Also for sale, a complete Saddle Horse, four years old and about 15 hands high.
FOR SALE.
A VALUABLE FARM.
BY virtue of a power of attorney, executed to me by John Dixon, Esq. of Jefferson County, who is now at the Berkeley Warm-Springs for the benefit of his health, I am authorised to sell a certain tract of LAND, containing about 400 acres, the property of the said Dixon, situate in the County of Jefferson aforesaid, four miles from Charles-Town, six from Shepherd's-Town, and within four miles of the river Potomac. This Land is well watered and of an excellent quality. For terms apply to the subscriber living at Leetown.
RICH WILLIS. July 13, 1804.
More Fresh Goods.
The subscriber has just received, and is now opening, another supply of
SUMMER and FALL GOODS.
Which in addition to his former stock, makes his assortment very complete, and well worthy the attention of those who may need such articles as he has for sale, both for cheapness and quality: Among which are, assorted
Bolting Cloths,
Nos. 7, 6, 5, 4, and 3,
Those are of the first rate, and warranted good: the subscriber has formed a connection with an Importing House in Baltimore, who are always to keep his assortment complete; those who live at a distance and may want good Bolting Cloths will never be disappointed in coming here for them; the price is as low as in any inland town on this continent.
N. B. The subscriber also takes leave to inform the public, that his mill is now in complete order for the reception of Grain: He solicits the custom of those who can from convenience send him their grinding.
The highest price, as usual, given for Wheat, Rye and Corn delivered at his mill.
With the greatest esteem, He begs leave to subscribe himself, The public's obt. & humbl. servt. PHILIP NADEBOUSCH. Martinsburg, July 6, 1804.
FOR SALE, OR RENT,
A Tract of Land,
adjoining Robert Snodgrass', on Back Creek, Berkeley County, containing 500 acres, about 200 of which are cleared. It will be rented for five years, with the privilege of seeding the land now in corn. For further particulars apply to the subscriber living in Charles Town.
THOMAS HAMMOND. Jefferson County, June 29, 1804.
BATH COFFEE HOUSE.
THE subscriber in the most respectful manner, returns his sincere acknowledgments for the honour conferred upon him by those Ladies and Gentlemen who were so obliging as to give him a call last season, and takes this method of informing them, that he has been induced, from the distinguished patronage he has heretofore experienced, to go to considerable trouble and expense in making the Coffee House, &c. as convenient as possible for their reception this season. The Coffee House being so very convenient to the Bath Square, gives it the preference on that score, to any house of entertainment at Bath. With sentiments of great consideration, I remain the public's humble servant.
ANDREW GOULDING. Bath, Berkeley County, June 29, 1804.
A GREAT BARGAIN.
THE subscriber will sell a LOT of Land, in the main street, Martinsburg; the improvements thereon are a log Dwelling House, a stone Brew and Distillery House, with water sufficient on the the premises; also will be sold with the same, a large brew Kettle and Tubs. Any person wishing to become a purchaser may apply to Philip Coons, John Shober, or David Coons, who will show the premises, and are empowered by me to enter into a contract for the same.
JACOB COONS. June 29, 1804.
Fronting the Court & Market Houses,
Are just received and now opening by the subscribers, an elegant assortment of
Spring Goods & Groceries,
Consisting in part of Superfine and Second Broad Cloths, Coarse ditto, Superfine and Second Casimeres, Velvets, Corduroys, &c. Coarse Linnens, Irish ditto. Blue, olive and yellow piece Nankeens, Silk and Cotton Hosiery, Calimancoes Durants, &c. An elegant variety of Chintzes & Calicos, white and coloured Muslins, Gentlemen's fine Hats, Ladies Slippers assorted, Books and Stationery—Hard Ware, Cutlery, Saddlery, &c. A handsome assortment of Queens ware, Glass ware, &c.
Also—a general assortment of GROCERIES, LIQUORS, TEAS, &c.
We flatter ourselves we do not arrogate too much, when we assert, that the whole of our Goods will be offered for sale on the lowest possible terms for ready pay in cash or country produce—and permit us to add, that as we purpose selling generally for ready pay, such of our friends as may open accounts with us, will expect to discharge them when required; determined, if possible, to accommodate generally, we are, with respect, the public's obliged humble servants.
LEWIS & ROBERT WILLIS. Martinsburg, May 11, 1804.
EARTHEN WARE MANUFACTORY,
Near the head of Dry Run and four and an half miles from Martinsburg.
THE subscriber respectfully informs the public, that he has now got his POTTERY in complete order, and has on hands a very good assortment of excellent ware, and means to keep a constant supply.—It will be much to the advantage of purchasers of this commodity to call on him, as he can sell ware at a cheaper rate than it can be bought at a distance. A considerable reduction will be made to those who purchase by the quantity to sell again.
This being the only establishment of the kind in Berkeley County, and the ware made at it, of as good, perhaps a better quality, and at a lower price, than that made at a distance, he hopes that the efforts he is making to accommodate the people of this County, will not go unrewarded.
CYRUS FARR. May 11, 1804.
Meminger & Cooper
Have opened and offer for sale, an assortment of
suited to the present season, all of which have actually been selected from the Philadelphia importations this spring.
Martinsburg, May 25, 1804.
Meminger & Cooper request those whose accounts are due, to call and discharge them. [2m.]
J. ALBURTIS,
Has just received from R. Lee, & Co. NEW-YORK,
A very large and general supply of their much-approved of
MEDICINES.
Which will be constantly kept for sale at his Printing-Office.
July 1, 1804.
MARTINSBURG, Berkeley County, Virginia: Printed and published by JOHN ALBURTIS.
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