Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer (Martinsburg, Va.), 1805-09-27 00:00:00

Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer.
[No. 19 of Volume VII.]
FRIDAY, September 27, 1805.
[Whole No. 331.]
CHARLES-TOWN JOCKEY-CLUB RACES.
THE Charles-Town Jockey-Club Races will commence on the 18th day of October next, and continue four days, viz. the first day's Jockey-Club Purse of Two Hundred Dollars, four mile heats, free for members only.
Second day's Jockey-Club Purse of One Hundred Dollars, three mile heats, free for members only.
Third day's Jockey-Club Purse of Seventy-five Dollars, two mile heats, free for members only.
The fourth day will be run for over the same course, a Complete Saddle, Bridle, Whip and Spurs, two mile heats, free for any horse, mare or gelding, paying five dollars entrance, the winning horses the three preceding days excepted: Unless four horses start there will be no race: The rules of racing to be observed.
On the day of each race, the following tolls will be required at the gate, viz. for every four wheeled carriage one dollar, for every two wheeled carriage fifty cents, for every horseman twenty-five cents, and for every footman twelve and a half cents.
The Members are requested to call at the Club Room for tickets of entrance; those who do not comply with this request must pay the above tolls.
By order of the Club. HENRY PIERCY, Secretary. September 20, 1805.
NOTICE is hereby given, that a petition will be presented to the next General Assembly, praying, that so much of the Counties of Hampshire and Berkeley as are included in the following bounds, to wit—"Beginning at the mouth of Cherry's Run, at the river Potomac, in the County of Berkeley, thence up the said Run to the head thereof, thence due West to the top of Sleepy Creek Mountain, thence with the top of that Mountain to the line that divides the said County of Berkeley from the County of Frederick, thence with that line to the Hampshire line, with the division between Frederick and Hampshire to the road leading from Winchester to Old Town, up that road to Little Capen River, with that river to the Potomac, and down that river to the beginning," may be formed into a separate County, and that the Public Buildings for the same, be erected in the Town of Bath. September 20, 1805.
NOTICE TO FARMERS.
THE subscriber having leased for a term of years Major Waggener's Mills, on Mill-Creek, takes this method of informing the farmers especially and the public in general, that they are now in complete order, and he flatters himself from the quality of the burrs and cloths, and the advantages of a never-failing stream of water, and a good Miller which he has procured, he will be able to manufacture Flour equal to any set of Mills in the county, either as to quantity, quality, or dispatch. He will at all times give the highest price for Wheat, Rye or Corn, to those who wish to sell—To those who prefer grinding, he will deliver twenty-one Barrels of superfine Flour for every hundred bushels of good, clean, merchantable Wheat, and in the same ratio for any quantity over that, and stand the inspection either at Baltimore or Alexandria. The necessary vouchers from under the inspector's hand will be required in every case where Flour is reduced.
C. BEALL.
September 12, 1805.
RAN away from the subscriber, on the night of the 20th of July last, NEGRO CHARITY, 28 years old, about 4 feet 6 or 8 inches high, dark complexion, down look, a wen over one of her eyes and on the end of her ear, and one joint of her big toe is cut off. I will give five dollars for securing her in jail.
SMITH SLAUGHTER.
Jefferson County, September 20, 1805.
CASH given for clean Linnen & Cotton RAGS, At the Office of the INTELLIGENCER.
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.
September 12, 1805.
ESTRAY STEER.
CAME to the plantation of the subscriber, near Martinsburg, on the 6th inst. a White STEER, with blue spots all over, brown ears, long slim horns standing backwards, four years old, marked with a slit in each ear. The said estray has been appraised according to law, and valued at fourteen dollars. The owner is desired to prove property, pay charges, and take him away.
NICHOLAS ROUSH.
September 12, 1805.
HAGERS-TOWN RACES.
ON Tuesday the 8th day of October next, will be run for, over a handsome course near this town, a match race for ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS.
On Wednesday the 9th will be run for over the same course, a subscription purse of ONE HUNDRED & SIXTY DOLLARS, free for any Horse, Mare or Gelding, the four mile heats, carrying weight agreeable to the rules of racing.
On Thursday the 10th, will be run for, over the same course, a purse of SIXTY DOLLARS, the two mile heats, free as aforesaid, carrying a feather, the winning horse of the preceding day excepted.
And, on Friday the 11th, will be run for, over the same course, a purse of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS, the three mile heats, free, and carrying weight according to the rules of racing, the winning horses of the two preceding days excepted.
The Horses to be entered with George Beltzhoover and George Smith, the day preceding each race, or double at the post—entrance one shilling in the pound. No person will be permitted to ride without being dressed in a silk jacket and jockey cap—Four horses to start each day at 11 o'clock A. M. or no race.
Proper persons will be appointed as judges, who will determine any disputes, and the purses paid by
GEO: BELTZHOOVER,
GEO: SMITH.
September 12, 1805.
TO PRINTERS.
THE Editor and Proprietor of the Scioto Gazette would dispose of, on very advantageous terms to the purchaser, one half of his Printing-Office, with the business now attached to it. A liberal credit will be given for the payment and no money required in hand: or, he will give generous wages to an attentive, sober person, capable of superintending the manual part of his printing concerns.
Printing-Office, Chillicothe, August 19, 1805.
Dr. Henry Boteler,
RESPECTFULLY informs the public, that he has commenced the practice of PHYSIC, SURGERY, &c. in the stone house, two doors below Mr. Selby's store. The regular steps he has taken to acquire a knowledge of the healing art, will entitle him to the confidence of his fellow-citizens.
Shepherd's-Town, August 30, 1805.
AT PRIVATE SALE,
May be had of the subscriber a very great bargain, in Martinsburg, Virginia, the following Property,
ONE large Stone HOUSE, forty-three and a half feet by thirty; one Frame HOUSE, thirty by fourteen feet; one other HOUSE fifteen by twelve feet; a stone Milk House; two large Stables, each will hold two rows of horses and a large quantity of hay; and a number of other Buildings. These Buildings stand together on a Lot on which is an excellent Well of water which supplies from 40 to 50 families, who pay two dollars each family for water yearly, and the waste water abundantly supplies the milk house. The terms of pay are 500 dollars in hand, in which a good riding horse will be taken, and 500 a year for the balance. The houses are under rent which the purchaser will receive from the first payment. The situation and convenience of these houses, and the advantage of the well of water, will make them rent for more than double the rent of any other property of the same price in this town. The houses and one of the stables are insured against fire, the premiums paid and policies ready to be assigned with the property. Application may be made by any wishing to purchase to the subscriber on the premises.
ROBERT WILCOX.
August 30, 1805.
TO BE SOLD,
A TRACT of LAND, containing 100 acres, lying on Back Creek, Berkeley County, half a mile from Minghins's mill, 10 acres of plough land cleared and under good fence, and 10 or 12 acres of Meadow made and more can be made; the balance of the Land is level and well covered with Timber; on the premises are a log House and Barn, and a number of bearing Peach and Apple trees. Any person wishing to purchase may view the premises. If said Land is not sold before the 3d day of October next, it will then be offered to public sale.
I will also sell at public vendue, At the same time and place, milch Cows, young Cattle and Hogs, Household and Kitchen Furniture; also, Farming Utensils, a Loom and Tackling, and a large quantity of Hay in the stack. Due attendance and a reasonable credit will be given by
SOLOMON CHAFFIN.
August 30, 1805.
Jefferson, ss. August Court, 1805. John M'Kim, jun. Comp't against Alexander and James Fulton, Messrs. Frame & Gibbs, Matthew Frame and William Gibbs, Messrs. Hammond & Fulton, Luke Tiernan and Alexander M'Donald, Def'ts.
In CHANCERY.
THE Defendants, Luke Tiernan and Alexander M'Donald, not having their appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court; that they are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the Complainant by his Counsel, it is ordered that the said Defendants do appear here on the second Tuesday in November next, to answer the bill of the Complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer, for two months successively, and published at the door of the Court House of the said County.
Teste, GEORGE HITE, c. j. c.
STRAYED from James M'Donald's pasture, about three and a half miles from Garrard's-Town, Berkeley County, Virginia, on Wednesday evening the 28th of August, a roan MARE, between fourteen and fifteen hands high, about eighteen years old, a piece cut off the right ear, and some saddle marks on her back, no other marks recollected. Two dollars reward and reasonable expenses will be paid for delivering said mare to the subscriber, living on Potomac river, about five miles above Williamsport.
HENRY SMITH.
September 6, 1805.
Public Sale.
WILL be sold at public sale on Friday the 27th instant, on the plantation formerly the property of James Strode, 4 miles from Martinsburg, and 3 miles from the Sulpher-Spring. Work Horses, breeding Mares, a number of Cows, milch Cows, young Cattle, Hogs, Sheep, Geese, a good plantation Wagon, Plows, a diamond Harrow, Household and Kitchen Furniture, among which are Tables, Chairs, two Corner Cupboards, Looking-Glasses, and a number of other articles too numerous to mention. A credit of 11 months will be given, the purchaser giving bond with approved security. The sale will begin about 9 o'clock, when due attendance will be given by
FRANCIS SILVER.
September 6, 1805.
Jefferson, ss. August Court, 1805. James Miller and Mary his wife, late Mary Rumsey, Comp'ts against Leonard Robinson and John Morrow, Defendants.
In CHANCERY.
THE Defendant, Leonard Robinson, not having entered his appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that he is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the Complainants by their Counsel, it is ordered that the said Defendant do appear here on the second Tuesday in November next, to answer the bill of the complainants, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer, for two months successively, and published at the door of the Court House of the said County.
A Copy. Teste, GEORGE HITE, c. j. c.
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.
English Education.
I PROPOSE opening my Academy at Mount Zoar, again, on the first Monday in September, and wish all who purpose to place their Children with me, to enter them that day, that proper classes may, at once, be formed, and suitable books, where they are wanted, be procured for the pupils.
As this Academy has been several years in operation, under the favor of considerable patronage, and consequently the course of education, the morals and manners, and the attention and care practised at it, as also the terms of Board and Tuition generally known, nothing on these heads need be said at present.
I will, however, just observe, that as an increase of attention is not herein promised, so, a diminution of it need not be feared.
CHRISTOPHER COLLINS.
Mount Zoar, August 16, 1805.

LATE and IMPORTANT.
COMBINED FLEETS.
Philadelphia, Saturday night September 13.
Arrived this afternoon, ship London Packet, capt. M c Dougall, in 32 days from London. Papers to the 10th ult. announce an engagement between the combined fleets and the British squadron under Sir Richard Calder. It lasted five hours, and was closed by night coming on. Two Spanish 84's were captured. Enclosed you have some particulars from a paper of the 4th August.
Also arrived, ship William Lewis, Hartwell, in 33 days from Bordeaux. August 16, was spoke by a French fleet of 34 sail, steering SSW apparently bound to the West Indies.
FALMOUTH, July 29.
Arrived this evening, the Frisk cutter, lieut. Nicholson, from the channel fleet, which he left on Saturday evening last. Lieutenant Nicholson immediately went off in a chaise and four. The nature of his dispatches is not known here. The Frisk sailed immediately for Plymouth. Shortly after a frigate appeared in sight, having in tow a line of battle ship totally dismasted, which proceeded on for the eastward. There can be no doubt but that an action with some of the enemy's ships had taken place. His Majesty's brig Moucheron sailed from hence this afternoon, to speak the above, and has not yet returned. We are quite anxious here for further intelligence. Yesterday arrived the Pandour and Hornet, bound to Scilly, as lazaretto, conveyed by the Insolent gun brig.
P. S. Orders are this moment received for the East India fleet to sail.
PLYMOUTH, July 30.
Two in the afternoon.—At length our wishes respecting the defeat of the combined squadron are realized by the exertions of the gallant Calder and his squadron of fifteen sail of the line, with the combined French and Spanish fleet of 20 sail of the line, from the West Indies. Several ships dismantled and disabled, have been off and on all the forenoon.—At length the Windsor Castle, 98 guns, much disabled, made her appearance and signal with the Spanish admiral's ship 84 guns, in tow, a perfect wreck, not a mast standing; the Sirius, 36 guns, having also in tow a Spanish 74 gun ship, disabled. All that can be learned at present is, that admiral Calder attacked them off the coast of Spain and Portugal some days since most vigorously. The Spaniards fought gallantly, and their allies, the French left them in the lurch, as usual. Calder was pursuing the disabled ships, flying in all directions, and it was hoped Collingwood or Cornwallis would come in for a share, as the former was on that station. The loss on both sides was severe; three officers were killed, and one of the marines of the Windsor Castle, and one of the Barfleur; besides several of inferior rank, and many brave seamen and marines fell in this action.
An express is just gone off to government with the agreeable information of this great news. All here is rejoicing in every part of the town and dock at this important victory. At this crisis the Windsor Castle, 98, had four ships on her at one period, and fought most bravely. This action was fought the 22d July from 4 P. M. till 9 P. M. The enemy had the weather gage; the two Spanish ships brought in are, San Raphael 90, and La Firma 74 guns, and have six hundred killed and wounded. Most probably the fleet under Collingwood, off Cadiz, will intercept them, and Calder is at their heels. The Rochefort squadron made Calder 15 sail of the line; enemy 14 French, 6 Spanish of the line, 5 frigates, brigs and the Goyenne, taken from us.
Extract of another letter.
This day at noon we had the pleasure to witness the arrival of the Windsor Castle, 98 guns, captain T. Boyle, one of Sir Calder's squadron which has been cruising off Ferrol—also the Sirius frigate of 36 guns, capt. W. Powis; and L'Egyptienne, of 40 guns, capt. bon. C. E. Fleming, each of the two latter having in tow a Spanish ship of the line, viz. the San Raphael of 80 guns, and El Firme of 74 guns, the former bearing the flag of a rear admiral, both captured on the 22d inst. 45 leagues from Cape Finisterre, by the Windsor Castle and Malta, of 80 guns, capt. E. Buller, after a very desperate action, in which the Windsor Castle had suffered much in her hull,
sails and rigging; the fore-topmast shot away, 10 of her crew killed and 35 wounded, among the former are lieutenants Carey and Foster, and the lieutenant of marines; the first lieutenant is wounded in the shoulder, but not dangerously.
The Spanish ships led the van; the Windsor Castle being the van ship of the British fleet, with the Malta next her, it fell to their lot to engage the Spaniards, and the Windsor Castle was at one time engaged with the whole of the Spanish ships, but plying them in such a true British style that their masts soon went by the board, and they hauled down their colors. The French observing the rough treatment of their friends, stood away, and the four remaining Spanish ships, not deeming it prudent to hold a longer contest, followed them. Admiral Calder with 14 sail of the line pursued, and there is every reason to believe and hope that in the course of a very few hours he came up with them, and of the result of which little doubt can remain.
It is also reported that Admiral Nelson was within a few hours sail of the enemy."
From the London Gazette Extraordinary Admiralty Office, July 19.
Copy of a letter from the honorable admiral Cornwallis, commander in chief of his Majesty's ships and vessels in the channel, &c. to William Marsden, dated Ville de Paris, off Ushant, 28th July, 1805. Eight P. M.
Sir, I have the pleasure to enclose, for the information of the lords commissioners of the admiralty, a letter from vice-admiral Sir R. Calder, giving an account of his success against the combined squadrons of France and Spain.
I have the honor to be, &c. W. CORNWALLIS.
Prince of Wales, July 17.
Sir, Yesterday, at noon, lat. 43, long. 11, I was favoured with a view of the combined squadron of France and Spain, consisting of 20 sail of the line, also three large ships armed en flute, of about 50 guns each, with five frigates and a brig; the force under my direction at this time consisting of fifteen sail of the line, two frigates, a cutter and a lugger, I immediately stood towards the enemy with the squadron, making the needful signals for battle in the closest order and on closing with them, I made the signal for attacking their centre. When I had reached their rear, I tacked the squadron in succession; this brought us close up under their lee, and when our headmost ships reached their centre, the enemy were tacking in succession; this obliged me to make again the same manoeuvre, by which I brought on an action which lasted upwards of four hours, when I found it necessary to bring to the squadron to cover the two captured ships, whose names are in the margin. I have to observe, the enemy had every advantage of wind and weather during the whole day. The weather had been foggy at times, a great part of the morning; and very soon after we had brought them to action, the fog was so very thick at intervals, that we could with great difficulty see the ship ahead or stern of us; this rendered it impossible to take the advantages of the enemy by signals; I could have wished to have done; had the weather been more favorable, I am led to believe the victory would have been more complete.
I have very great pleasure in saying, every ship was conducted in the most masterly style; and I beg leave here publicly to return every captain, officer, and man whom I had the honor to command on that day, my most grateful thanks for their conspicuously gallant and very judicious good conduct.
The honorable captain Gardner, of the Hero, led the van squadron in a most masterly and officer-like manner, to whom I feel myself particularly indebted; as also to captain Cuming, for his assistance during the action.
Enclosed, is a list of killed and wounded on board the different ships. If I may judge of the great slaughter made on board the captured ships, the enemy must have suffered greatly. They are now in sight to windward; and when I have secured the captured ships, and put the squadron to rights, I shall endeavor to avail myself of any opportunity that may offer, to give you some further account of these combined squadrons.
I have the honor to be, &c. R. CALDER. Hon. adm. Cornwallis.
* St. Rafael, 84 guns. Firma, 74.
NORFOLK, September 11. Confirmation of the News of Peace with Tripoli.
Yesterday arrived in Hampton Roads the United States' Frigate President, Commodore Barron, Captain James Barron, in 38 days from Gibraltar. By this ship we are relieved from all anxiety upon this interesting subject, for not only does she bring the certain accounts of Peace being concluded, and the release of our unfortunate countrymen, but she has brought Captain Bainbridge, his officers and part of his crew, a number of whom are now in town. We offer them our felicitations upon this happy occasion, and sincerely hope that the pleasure they will meet with in their native country, and in the embraces of their friends, will compensate in a measure their past sufferings. We are sorry to understand commodore Barron has returned in very bad health.
The particulars which we have collected are corroborative of what has been already published—General Eaton deserves great credit; to his enterprize and credit we are principally indebted for the attainment of these important objects. We understand that general Eaton reached Derne about the first of April, when he instantly attacked the Bashaw's army, and defeated it with little loss, himself being wounded in the right arm so as to render it useless. The few Americans who were in the action, displayed a courage that confounded the Turks; they were appointed to lead the attack, which service they performed in a manner that did honor to their country. We understand that at the time General Eaton attacked the army by land, that captain Hull in the Argus, capt. Dent in the Nautilus, and lieutenant Evans of the Hornet bomb ketch, attacked the batteries by sea.
General Eaton's army was, we understood, composed of 1300 men and that of the bashaw's of 300. This intrepid little band had marched 800 miles across the sandy deserts, thro' a hostile country, and had several partial actions before the decisive one at Derne. Gen. Eaton was wounded when in the act of cutting down a Sek of the bashaw's army.
The result of this appears to have been an immediate proposal from the bashaw for peace; col. Lear went immediately to Tripoli and a treaty of peace was signed on the 3d of June, and our countrymen released the next day. The terms we cannot learn fully, but we understand as far as we had Tripolitans they were exchanged man for man, for the balance of Americans remaining we are to pay 60,000 dollars. Some provision, but what we cannot understand is made for the ex-bashaw; his wife and family who were detained as hostages, are to be liberated.
The President left Syracuse the 7th July: The frigates Constitution, Constellation, and Essex, with brigs Syren and Vixen, and bombketch Hornet were at Syracuse; the Argus had sailed for Egypt and the Nautilus for Messina. The frigates John Adams and two gun boats anchored the day the President sailed. General Eaton sailed for the United States in a merchant vessel. The ex-bashaw was at Syracuse. The President on her passage to Gibraltar got near the Spanish coast, was taken for a British frigate, and fired upon from the batteries.
It may be grateful to the friends of the officers, who have been in captivity, to know where they now are, we therefore have procured the following account of
Returned in the President. William Bainbridge, captain. Jacob Jones, second lieutenant. Keith Spence, purser. Benj. F. Read, lieutenant, promoted. James Gibson, do. do. Dan. F. Patterson, do. do. Wm. Osborne, lieutenant Marines. James Biddle, midshipman. Robert Gamble, do. William Culbush, do. Wallace Wormley, do. James Renshaw, do. Nicholas Harwood, surgeon's mate. Jonathan Cowdry, do. Wm. Anderson, captain's clerk. George Hodge, boatswain. Joseph Douglas, sailmaker. Richard Stevenson, gunner.
Remaining in the Mediterranean. Lieut. David Porter. — Theodore Hunt. — Benjamin Smith. Bernard Henry, master. Dr. John Ridgely remains as charge de affairs for the U. States at Tripoli. Simon Smith, midshipman, and William Godby, carpenter.
In addition to the above we have it from Mr. Dove who was onboard of one
of the bombarding vessels during the attack on Derne, that out of three hundred Americans engaged on shore, there were only five killed, which took place at the time captain O'Bannan, who was second in command, had with his little band scaled the walls and pulled down the Turkish flag in place of which he immediately hoisted the American standard.
The present Bashaw of Tripoli is stated by our officers to be a man of considerable talent and bravery; although they did not experience themselves any uncommon share of the last quality; at one time on the attack of the brave Preble, when every man was driven from a fort but the Bashaw, he remained, coolly examining the operations with a spy glass. After the action of Eaton's, that led to a peace, he was heard to declare, that if he should approach nearer to Tripoli, he would massacre every American and every christian in his power. Mr. Lear has been blamed for making a treaty precipitately and before the appearance of the fleet, but as the danger of the prisoners was imminent, and their release the principal object of the war, it would appear that no moment that could attain this desirable end was to be wasted in calculations of success; and that in embracing the very first opening to release them from the cruelty of the Bashaw, and shutting the door forever on the return of his caprice or the chance of future events, he acted with the wisdom and precision of a politician and a patriot.
The officers and men appear while in Tripoli, to have been liberally treated and supplied by the consuls of the christian nations there, and from their generosity, to have tasted of the wines denied to their Mahometan masters; this, perhaps, might have given the Bashaw an idea that the Americans in their different attacks were drunk, for he often said, when our vessels stood in so boldly and made such near approaches to their forts, that they were all drunk; if the attack was made in the afternoon, they had been drinking at dinner; if in the morning, they had been drinking all night; none but madmen, drunkards or devils, would run such risques; and in this way he apologized to himself for the desertion and flight of his own men.
This morning a letter was put into our hands from a very respectable gentleman of this borough, stating circumstances which we are very sorry to learn; but coming from such a respectable source, we cannot for a moment doubt their veracity, and our duty dictates an exposure of such intolerable conduct.
The New-York packet Weymouth, on her passage from this to New-York, having on board several ladies and gentlemen of this place, was met by the British sloop of war Hawke and Driver, who fired several shot at the packet, after she had hove too, and within 100 yards distance. The lieutenant, who came on board, behaved in the most brutal manner, reviling the Americans in the grossest terms, and wishing that his nation was at war with us. They were in the act of taking two slaves from on board, when observing their age, the officer declared, if they were not so old he would have taken them.
Those outrages, committed in sight of our ports, and by persons whose stations would lead to a suspicion that they were gentlemen, cannot be censured in terms stronger than they merit.
More Spoliation. —We are sorry to announce the capture of the brig Catharine, captain Seward, from Antigua, of and for this port, laden with a valuable cargo of rum, for account of citizens of the United States and merchants of this place and Portsmouth. The Catharine was taken by a French privateer, and ordered for Porto-Rico. There has not been a capture yet made which has excited more alarm and more indignation. There was not the least colorable pretext for this capture; the owners of the vessel and of the cargo are well known to us, and they are all citizens of the United States. The only reason for the capture was the value! This information comes by a letter from Portland—received by last mail. The duties on this cargo would have been upwards of 6500 dollars! so goes the revenue.
BOSTON, September 9. COMBINED FLEETS ARRIVED AT VIGO.
Captain Elwell, arrived here last evening, in 35 days from Lisbon, informs, that the day previous to his sailing, (Aug. 4,) positive accounts were received at that place, that the French and Spanish combined fleets arrived at Vigo, a few days previous, safe and sound!! An

English frigate was lying at Lisbon at the time the news was received entirely stripped, but in eight hours she was completely rigged and sailed over the bar, to give the information to Lord Nelson, who, but a few days before was at Tetuan Bay.
ALEXANDRIA, September 20.
The United States frigate PRESIDENT, from the Mediterranean, (via Hampton Roads) passed by this city this morning, at ten o'clock, on her way to Washington.
BALTIMORE, September 18.
The following account of a melancholy catastrophe has been received from a respectable source, and vouched for as a true statement:
On Wednesday evening, about the hour of eleven, Mr. Lindsey, mate of the ship Persia, called at the lodgings of Mr. Chamberlain, midshipman on board the United States brig Hornet, and desired him to take a walk, taking him at the same time by the lapel of the coat. Mr. Chamberlain walked a few paces with Mr. Lindsey, when Mr. Lindsey struck him with his fist, and kicked him several times. Mr. Chamberlain immediately drew a pistol from his side, and shot Mr. Lindsey thro' the head—the ball passed just above his left eye, and lodged in the brain. After the above had taken place, Mr. Chamberlain immediately gave himself up to Captain Chauncy.
Extract of a letter from a respectable American merchant, now in London, dated the 14th of July.
"The Spaniards are taking our ships in these seas, as in the West-Indies, and the British will not, it seems, permit the same ship to bring on a cargo from the settlement of an enemy, though landed and duty paid in America. This is a dangerous business, and its consequence, I fear, will hurt our officers very much. Insurance from America is now at 10 to 15 per cent. The Two Friends, M c Neil, taken off Charleston, and several other captures here, have completely destroyed the neutral character of the shipping, and as we are unprepared for resistance, tho' apparently at war with Spain, the British risks are preferred."
A letter to the editor of the Baltimore Federal Gazette, contains the following information:
"Mr. Bowdoin, our ambassador to Spain, arrived in England the 30th July."
"Two important state papers are given at length in the English papers. One is a note from the Russian minister Novosilzoff who had received his passports to proceed to Milan to negotiate a general peace. This note contains a declaration on the part of the Russian minister, that the recent acts of aggrandizement of Buonaparte, in assuming the dominion of Italy, &c. foreclose all the objects of his mission; he therefore returns his passports and declines proceeding in the objects of his mission. The other paper is a reply of the French government. These papers satisfactorily evince a disposition on the part of Russia to oppose the dominating ambition of France."
MARTINSBURG, September 27.
Present scene at New-York!
Perhaps, says the New-York Daily Advertiser, at no former visitation of the alarming epidemic, was the spread of the fever more rapid, or the flight of the citizens more sudden. Scarcely had the dread disease made its approach, when it extended itself widely around the place of its first appearance, and soon penetrated into the interior of the city. Nor was the terror of the inhabitants less instant.—Taught by painful experience the fatal nature of the epidemic, those most immediately exposed to its dangers, fled almost instantaneously from the seat of disease. Anxious to prosecute their usual pursuits, many of the citizens engaged houses and stores in the vicinity of the town, and particularly at Greenwich, so that the rents soon became enormous, indeed in some instances incredible. Soon the streets and roads were covered with the goods and furniture of the fleeing inhabitants, and both in and out of the town all was solicitude and bustle. Others again who chose a more distant retreat hurried away by water in every direction, so that in a day or two, thousands had disappeared, and the most populous part of the city was left uninhabited.
And yet though safety was so generally sought in flight, it was our lot not un-
frequently to see the sable and solitary hearse, "slow moving to the mansion of the dead," while perhaps a single mourner or two followed at an awful distance. With what anxiety have we seen the populace crowd around the health-office to ascertain who more of their fellow-citizens had been seized by the dread distemper, and who more were numbered with the dead. But enough on the melancholy theme at present—It will recur but too frequently.
During the last week, 53 adults and 36 children, were interred in the different burying grounds of the city and liberties of Philadelphia.
Several officers of the late frigate Philadelphia, once more happily restored to their country, have arrived in this city.
[Wash. Fed.]
By the last Kentucky papers, we learn, that John Breckenridge, Senator from that state, and one of the 4 who voted a stoutly to convict Judge Chase, has been appointed by the President, attorney general of the U. States. [Fred. T. Herald.]
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For the INTELLIGENCER.
Pennsylvania Democrats. —As the elections in the State of Pennsylvania approach, the animosity between the parties contending for office and emolument, seem also approaching to the point of effervescence; and a political explosion is the probable consequence. The Democrats are divided among themselves; and the powers of language are exhausted in the reproaches cast upon each other. We remember the time when the virtues of M c Kean was a delightful subject of panegyric to Duane, and others of his stamp; and the Snyderian party were all virtuous citizens. The scene is now changed, and M c Kean and his party, are accused, by this same Duane, of every crime, formerly charged on the Federalists. The M c Keanites in their turn, now discover, that the Snyderian party are jacobins, anarchists, disorganizers, disturbers of the public tranquility; and ransack the vocabulary of Billingsgate for appropriate epithets to convey an adequate idea of their atrocities. This is the eternal round of democratic practice; they are eternally endeavouring to subvert the institutions of their country, and disturb the peace of society; till, under the pretence of preserving the liberties of the people, they destroy every vestige of it among their fellow men.
In this arduous struggle about the distribution of Federal spoils, the Federal interest is courted by both parties. The M c Keanites finding themselves likely to be wormed out of power, by an infant spawn, sprung from their own bowels, and by the same means jointly practised with success against the Federalists, affect to be much alarmed for the liberty of the state, and have attached themselves to the constitution, the offspring of Federalism, with a view to cajole the Federalists into an union with them; and pretend to find twenty resemblances between themselves and its legitimate parent. They have whipped the bantling into a fever, and now affect to love it dearly; and call upon the Federalists to unite with them to save the trembling carcass from the rapacious hands of its mortal and ferocious enemies! A sharper robs you of your purse, and when he is in danger of losing it again, by a brother sharper worse than himself, he calls on you to assist him to preserve it; not indeed to restore it to its former owner, but to secure it to himself; and when by your assistance he gets it into his pocket again, you certainly then abandon all right to complain of the first robbery.
The Snyderian party, in order to induce the Federalists to descend from the high ground of correct principles and integrity which they have hitherto maintained, remind them of the persecution they have suffered from M c Kean and his party, as if they were not of the number, and endeavour to excite them to revenge themselves, by united exertions to turn him out of office. But the Federalists well know, that the persecution they suffered from M c Kean, was approved by Snyder and his party, who considered it as an evidence of his love of liberty, and the happiness of the people; although now they stigmatize him as a tyrant and a traitor to his country; not because he persecuted the Federalists, but because another demagogue has started up, either, as a cat paw to his party, or impatient to have his services for the sovereign people brought into view, and rewarded according to his own bill of merit. It is pleasant enough
to see these political hypocrites endeavouring to enlist the Federalists into their party, on both sides, by the insinuations above stated. Federal attachment to liberty, law, order, and good government, is now acknowledged, and eulogized by one party, while the most malignant passions of the human heart, are excited by the other.
How the Federalists mean to act in this critical juncture I do not know; I hope however they will be too wise to be gulled by the artifices of either.
They have equally been insulted, abused, calumniated, and every where proscribed by both, and ought not now to prostrate their character by voting for either; not out of revenge, but because an union with either would be unnatural, and cannot be effected, without an abandonment of principle. Now Federalists, when this many headed monster of democracy is divided against itself you should let it alone; this division is a prelude to its fall; and you should withdraw yourselves, lest you be crushed under its ruins. By a perfect union among yourselves you should present the deluded people with a rallying point to resort to. For when they experience the completion of your former predictions, and get their fingers a little scorched by the flame they have assisted to kindle, they will open their eyes to their true interest. Some of our democrats acknowledge, that the liberty of our country must be saved by Federal virtue, or it will be lost; but to be able to do this you must preserve your virtue uncontaminated by the spirit of faction. You cannot touch pitch without being defiled. You can never unite with democrats, who only now want to use you for their own advantage, and then spurn you from them again. They have robbed you of the confidence of the people, and seized on your spoils, and when they get to loggerheads about the distribution of them, let them fight it out.
A Virginia Federalist.
A Bargain in Land.
THE subscriber will sell his Plantation, containing two hundred and forty-six acres, lying in the county of Berkeley, state of Virginia, near the road leading from Martinsburg to Winchester, and within five miles of the former, adjoining the lands of Maj. Bedinger, Maj. Bryarly and others; there is one hundred and forty or fifty acres cleared and under cultivation, the balance is uncommonly well timbered, the whole lays well, and is considered equal to any in the county for fertility, there is on the premises tolerable improvements; it is thought unnecessary to give a further description, as it is presumed any person wishing to purchase will first view the premises.
I will also sell a small Tract, containing fifty-four acres, lying within one and a half miles of Darkesville, whereon there is a Saw-Mill and Distillery erected, with the Stills, Tubs, and every thing belonging to the Distillery, there is also on it a tolerable Dwelling House and Garden, the balance in woods.
Also, two Lots in Darkesville, containing half an acre each, there is on one of the Lots, a two-story Log Dwelling House, 30 by 20 feet, weatherboarded and well finished, good Kitchen, Stable, Smith Shop, &c. an excellent Well of Water at the door that never fails, the Lot is considered equal if not preferable to any in the place for fertility, convenience of water, &c.
Also, on the other Lot there is a good and convenient Store House, with an excellent Cellar, which at present is occupied as such by Messrs. Gibben & Offutt, there is a good Stable thereon, and the Lot enclosed and well set with clover.
For terms apply to the subscriber in Darkesville; who will give generous bargains for good pay, and will take some Negroes in part, should it suit the purchaser.
ALEXANDER MILLER.
September 27 1805.
WILL be sold at public vendue, at or near the White-Post, in Frederick County, on Friday the 18th day of October next, eight or nine likely Virginia-born Negroes, consisting of Boys, Women and Girls, also Horses, Cows, Sheep, Hogs, Household and Kitchen Furniture, Farming Utensils, &c. A credit of nine months, on bond with approved security, will be given on all except the negroes, which will be sold for cash. Attendance given by
SAMUEL DUNAWAY.
September 27, 1805.
SAMUEL AGER,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public, that he has commenced the WEAVING Business, in all its different branches, in the house now in the occupancy of Mr. Arthur Russell, weaver, and next door to Mr. Walter B. Selby's store, in Shepherd's-Town, where he will weave Carpeting, single and double Coverlets, Counterpanes, Diaper for table-cloths, in the newest and most fashionable patterns, together with all descriptions of Plain Work. Those who may think proper to favour him with their custom, may rest assured on having it executed in the best manner, at the shortest notice and on the lowest terms, and at no other place in Shepherd's-Town.
September 27, 1805.
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Tulquarora Falling Mill.
THE subscriber wishes to inform his friends and the public in general that he continues to carry on the Falling Business, at Edward Beeson's Falling Mill, near Martinsburg. The Mill is now in complete order, and so situated that it will never want water, he is also furnished with every thing necessary for carrying on the business extensively, which will enable him to do work in the neatest manner and on the shortest notice.
JONATHAN WICKERSHAM.
September 27, 1805.
ALL those who became purchasers at the sale of James Hannah, last spring, will please to take notice, that their obligations became due on the 19th instant, and are lodged in the hands of the subscriber for collection. If the same are not paid immediately, suits will be commenced.
STEPHEN MAYERS.
September 27, 1805.
Public Sale.
WILL be sold at public vendue on Friday the 11th of October next, at the late dwelling plantation of Nicholas Strayer, jur. dec. about 2 miles from Martinsburg, the following property, belonging to the estate of the said Strayer, viz: a number of Horses, Cows, Sheep and Hogs, a Waggon and Geers, Household and Kitchen Furniture, and a variety of Farming Utensils, with other articles too numerous to mention. A reasonable credit will be given; the terms will be made known on the day of sale—The sale will begin about ten o'clock.
GEORGE COUCHMAN, } Adm rs . DANIEL STALEY,
September 27, 1805.
PUBLIC NOTICE.
ALL those indebted to the subscriber are requested to come forward before the 15th of October next, and close their respective bills, by paying the amount, giving notes on demand, or delivering such country produce as will be acceptable. Those that fail to come forward before the above period may depend on being dealt with according to law, without respect to persons; the subscriber is so situated that he cannot give any further indulgence as before stated. He still practices Physic and Surgery , and will attend when applied to, and gives his grateful thanks to those that have encouraged him in his practice. He remains the public's humble servant.
FREDERICK ALBRIGHT, M. D.
Martinsburg, September 27, 1805.
THE subscriber respectfully acquaints his friends and the public, that he still continues to carry on his business of Coverlet, Diaper and Counterpane WEAVING and BLUE DYING, as formerly, in Charles Town. He returns his sincere thanks to those who have favoured him with their custom, and assures them that every thing in his power shall be done to render general satisfaction. The business will in future be carried on more extensively, as he has two Looms now employed for the purpose of Weaving Double Coverlets alone.
He will give generous wages to a Journeyman who understands the Weaving business as above mentioned; and wishes to take an Apprentice from 12 to 15 years of age.
WILLIAM MORROW.
September 27, 1805.

BALLAD—By Dibdin.
Tight lads have I sail'd with, but none e'er so sightly, As honest Bill Bobstay, so kind and so true: He'd sing like a mermaid, and foot it so lightly, The forecastle's pride, and delight of the crew: But poor as a beggar, and often in tatters He went, tho' his fortune was kind without end; For money, cried Bill, and them there sort of matters, What's the good on t'd'ye see, but to succour a friend?
There's Nipcheese, the purser, by grinding and squeezing, First plund'ring, then leaving, the ship like a rat, The eddy of fortune stands on a stiff breeze in, And mounts, sets as fire, a dog-vane in his hat. My bark, though hard storms on life's ocean should rock her, Though she roll in misfortune and pitch and roll for end, No, never shall Bill keep a shot in the locker, When by handing it out, he can suc- cour a friend.
Let them throw out their wipes, and cry 'Spight of their crosses, 'And forgetful of toil that so hardly they bore, 'That sailors, at sea, earn their money like horses, 'To squander it idly like asps ashore.' Such lubbers their jaw would coil up, could they measure, By their feelings, the generous de- light without end, That gives birth in us tars to that truest of pleasure, The handing our rhino to succour a friend.
Why what's all this nonsense they talk of, and pother. About rights of man? What a plague are they at? If they mean that each man to his mess- mate's a brother, Why, the lubberly swabs, 'ev'ry fool can tell that. The rights of us Britons we know to be loyal, In our country's defence our last mo- ments to spend, To fight up to the ears to protect the blood royal, To be true to our wives, and succour a friend.
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 lead- ing to Williamsport, eighty-five miles from the City of Baltimore, seventy-five from the City of Washington, and eigh- ty miles from the town of Alexandria— containing six-hundred acres, one half cleared and under good fence, the ba- lance well clothed with timber: There are on said land a number of never fail- ing 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 nav- igation of said river is now completed, produce may be conveyed down the river to the City of Washington and to the town of Alexandria at a small expense. For terms apply to William Riddle, of the town of Martinsburg. A good title will be made the purchaser by WILLIAM RIDDLE, and WM. CREIGHTON, } Exrs.
FOR SALE,
A PLANTATION , containing a- bout 180 acres, about 100 of which are cleared; there is a convenient Dwel- ling 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 qual- ity: 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.
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 uncom- monly cheap, consisting in part of the following articles, and a number of o- thers too tedious for insertion:
Dowlas and Ticklingburgs, Russia Sheetings and Drillings, Brown Holland, 9-8 Irish Sheetings, 4-4 and 7-8 Irish Linens, 10-4 Damask Table Cloths, 9-8 and 13-8 Apron Checks, Fustians and Jeans, Nankeens, Cotton Hosiery, Mouseline Vest shapes, Silk and Cotton Suspenders, Umbrellas, Fashionable Chintzes and Calicoes, Low priced ditto, Coloured Cambrie Muslins, Low priced ditto, Dimities, uncommonly cheap, 12-8 Damask Silk Shawls, Extra long pic nic silk Gloves, A variety of elegant Laces and Edg- ings, low priced.
Latest string and coloured Sattins, Ribbons, Book and Yacomus Muslins, Morocco and Kid Shoes, A large assortment of Extra and Ha- bit Silk Gloves.
4-4 and 3-4 Diaper Linen, 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 cus- tomers generally, that he will sell those articles on very accommodating terms, and begs leave to solicit their custom as usual.
WARRANTED
Bolling Cloths,
Superfine, Common and Midling, of the first quality, for sale on the usual terms. PHILIP NADENBOUSCH. Martinsburg, June 7, 1805.
Mill Ropes, Sacking and Bed Cords, Plough and other Lines, also Fish Oil,
Just received and for sale by P. NADENBOUSCH. Martinsburg, August 9, 1805.
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 assort- ment at present very general, all of which will be sold unusually low for cash. Also, HERRINGS of the Bal- timore 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.
Flagg's Mill.
THE subscriber has got the above Mill in complete order for the ma- nufactory of Wheat and other Grain.— He will give a Barrel of Superfine Flour for every 300 weight of clean merchants- able Wheat weighing 58 pounds per bu- shel, and stand the inspection from this till the first of April, 1806. A receipt from the inspector or merchant with the letters of the brand will be necessary in case of condemnation.
DAVID BEATTY, August 23, 1805.
Horton & Clark,
Grocers, next door to Husey's tavern, North Howard-Street Baltimore, Have on hand and intend keeping a ge- neral assortment of
GROCERIES,
of the best kind, among which are Cognac Brandy, } Teas of every de- Madeira Wine, } scription, Spirits, } Sugars do. do. Holland Gin, } Coffee do. Bounce, } Candles & Soap do. N. E. Rum, } Chocolate do. Molasses, } Cheese do. Salt, } Spanish Segars, Oil & Paint, } Pepper & Spices, Plaister of Paris, } &c. &c. &c.
These Goods are offered unusually low. Orders from the country thankfully received and punctually attended to.— Highest prices given for Country Pro- duce, Flour, Hemp, Butter, Bacon, Ginseng, &c. &c.
They want a Young Man as an Apprentice to the above business, be- tween the age of fifteen and seventeen— none need apply except one of respecta- ble connections.
August 16, 1805.
Lewis & Robert Willis,
Have just received and are now opening
SPRING and SUMMER
GOODS,
Selected from the newest and most fash- ionable importations, together with a general assortment of
Queen's Ware, } Glass Ware, Hard Ware, } Sadlery & Cutlery. They have also on hand,
Imperial, } French Brandy, Hyson, } Sherry, } Hyson Skin, } Port & } Wines. Bouchong & } 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.
Weaving Business
Carried on in the Main Street, Martins- burg; opposite to Major Boyd's.
THE subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he continues to carry on the Weaving Bu- siness in its branches, common work of all descriptions; also Woollen, Wor- sted, and Cotton Chains, Twillings of va- rious kinds, Jeans, Dimities, Swan- downs, Thicksets, Cotton Denim, ei- ther on Cotton or Linen Chains, also Floatings and Spotted Cottons for men and women's ware, Diamonds, Bird- eyes, Huckabacks, M and O's, N and O's; and Queen's fancy Counterpanes, the same in Table Linens, single and double Coverlets, Diaper, Deception Diaper, and Damask Twilled Table Li- nens of various figures, Forrest or Line work of various figures and float Coverlets, mock Mouseline Stock- ing-net, Muslinnet, Solid Netting, L- rish Stitch, Honey Comb, Tabby Dia- mond, Plain Cord, Eaton Cord, Jean Back Cord, Mild Worm and Tow Cords, Velvet, Velverets, Dices Velve- rets, Velvereteen, Bumburate, Fustian, Jean Fustian, Pillow Fustian, Dice Denim, Wild Boar, Double top Jean Back, Jean Back Thicket, Cotton Sat- tinnet, Lilypusian Diamond, and se- veral other kinds too tedious to enum- erate; and as he now has a sober industri- ous young man to help in the above busi- ness, he will have two looms employed at figure work and two at common work. He will execute any kind of work want- ed in a neat and serviceable manner, with the greatest expedition and on reasona- ble terms.
WILLIAM REED.
August, 16, 1805.
N. B. Double Coverlets of the new- est and handsomest patterns woven with 20 treadles, on the most reasonable terms.
The following BLANKS , printed with NEW and ELEGANT TYPE, are always kept for sale at this Office: DEEDS, Common BONDS, Apprentices INDENTURES, Pensionary NOTES, &c. &c.
Meminger & Cooper
Have received from Philadelphia a Pack- age of
Genuine Medicines,
In which are Fever & Ague Powders , so efficacious last fall in removing all fe- vers attended with chills.
They request those indebted to them will make payment about the first of October next, to enable them to pur- chase their Winter assortment—attenti- on to this request will render a particu- lar favor. Several Waggons wanted to haul Flour to Baltimore. Martinsburg, September 12, 1805.
European & East India GOODS.
JUST received and now opening by the subscriber, an extensive variety of the Latest Improved Fashions, of su- perior quality, well assorted and select- ed from the present Importations; also a general assortment of HARDWARE and GROCERIES .—All of which he highly recommends to his friends, cus- tomers and a liberal public, at the most reduced cash prices. Impressed with sentiments of gratitude for the flattering encouragement he has heretofore expe- rienced in his line of business, all friends and customers will please to accept his best respects. JEREMIAH EVANS. Martinsburg, May 24, 1805.
REGIMENTAL ORDERS.
ORDERED that the Officers of the 67th Regiment of Berkeley Milli- tia do attend Muster on the 4th Novem- ber next in the town of Martinsburg.— The Regimental Muster will be held on the 7th of the same month at the same place.
DAVID HUNTER, Col. Commandant. September 12, 1805.
SINGING SCHOOLS.
THE subscriber intends offering his services in the course of the pre- sent month as a Teacher of Sacred Mu- sic, in the following places, to wit: Van metre's Settlement, Shepherd's Town, Swearingen's Settlement, Swan-Pond Settlement, Falling-Waters Settlement, Hedge's Chapel and Martinsburg. This early notice is given that people may have time to consult their own and their pa- rents' minds, so that Schools may be made the first trial if at all, those who are acquainted with him are satisfied whether he is worthy their patronage or not, and those who are not he hopes will make strict inquiry. A. TOLAND. Martinsburg, September 12, 1805.
STRAYED from the subscriber, liv- ing in Martinsburg, about the 14th of August, a dark bay MARE , low in flesh, about thirteen and a half hands high, ten or twelve years old, white stripes across her forehead, a sore back when she strayed occasioned by the sad- dle and some other saddle marks, shod before, and a long mane and tail. Three dollars reward will be given if said es- tray is taken up in this county, or four dollars if out of the county, and reasona- ble expenses. JOHN MARQUART. September 12, 1805.
A variety of BLANKS for sale at this Office.
MARTINSBURG, Berkeley County, Virginia; Printed and published by JOHN ALBURTIS.
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