Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer (Martinsburg, Va.), 1806-10-10 00:00:00

Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer.
[No. 21 OF VOLUME VIII.]
FRIDAY, October 10, 1806.
[WHOLE No. 385.]
THE Subscribers for the support of a Minister of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the county of Berkeley, are respectfully notified, that one moiety of their subscriptions will become due on the 6th of this present month, when it is hoped they will be prepared to discharge the same. Those gentlemen, in whose hands subscription papers were placed, are appointed to collect them, and are requested to use diligence in their several districts.
W. PENDLETON. October 3, 1806.
FOR SALE.
An excellent Ten-plate STOVE, with a sufficiency of Pipe, Doors, &c. Enquire of the printer. October 3, 1806.
TO BE RENTED.
THAT very commodious large Store Room, with shelves, counter &c. complete, counting room and a large dry cellar, on the Main-street, Martinsburg, wherein Thomas Neilson & Co. lately kept store; a good situation for a well assorted cash and country produce store; and if wanted the whole of the House and Lot will be rented on very moderate terms.
Also to rent, a two-story Stone House and Kitchen, a good stable, &c. and full Lot, on John's-street and Spring-alley, very convenient to water, mills, &c. suitable for any kind of public business, or tradesman, say coppersmith, tinkers, hatters, tobacconists, bakers, brewers, or a joiner &c. that would keep a deal and lumber yard; as industrious sober tradesmen of those kinds are much wanted in this town.
For terms apply to MICHAEL M'KEWAN. Martinsburg, September 19, 1806.
Money Found.
ON Wednesday the 10th inst. the subscriber found a sum of money, on the road leading from Martinsburg to Winchester. The owner on proving his property may have it again, on application to me, near Opeckon-bridge, Berkeley County.
WILLIAM BISHOP. September 19, 1806.
FOR SALE.
A VALUABLE Tract of lime-stone LAND, containing about 260 acres, lying on Mill-Creek, Berkeley County, and adjoining the stone house tavern place; there is about 160 acres cleared and under good fence, and the balance clothed with excellent timber; 4 acres of meadow are made, & 12 more could be made, which may be watered with a wheel. The improvements are a comfortable dwelling house with a good kitchen adjoining, smoke house, and other convenient out houses. There is also on the premises an excellent new barn, 24 by 65 feet, within 20 yards of the water; a good apple orchard, and various kinds of other fruit trees. This tract of land is level, and in other respects well adapted to farming; it is in sight of the road leading from Martinsburg to Winchester, and about 12 miles from each place. Any person wishing to purchase can know the terms by applying to the subscriber living on the premises.
HUGH DAVIDSON. September 19, 1806.
The following BLANKS, printed with NEW and ELEGANT TYPE,
are always kept for sale at this Office:
DEEDS, Common BONDS, CONSTABLE'S BLANKS, Promissory NOTES, &c.
CASH given for clean Linen & Cotton R A G S, At the Office of the INTELLIGENCER.
Foreign Appearance.
BALTIMORE, September 23.
An American-Spanish war.
To the gentlemen who favoured us with the following extracts of letters, received by this morning's mail, the editors of this Gazette return their thanks. The reader will perceive that the prospect of a peace on the east side of the Atlantic, is becoming more and more the presage of a war on the west.
[Fed. Gaz.]
Extract of a letter dated
NEW-ORLEANS, Aug. 22.
By a letter which arrived in town this day, we are informed, that 900 Spaniards had passed over the Sabine river, and stationed themselves within 12 miles of Natchitoches. The American troops are now making preparations to meet them.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman of high respectability, in Wilkinson county, Mississippi Territory, to his friend in this city, dated August 18, 1806.
I have only time to state to you briefly, an express has just passed to Natchitoches from Natchitoches, with dispatches to governor Claiborne, gen. Wilkinson or our own governor, (perhaps to all of them;) he (the express) avows that a Spanish force of eight hundred soldiers, and nearly as many Indians, were on their march for and within a few miles of the Adais, a post eighteen miles from Natchitoches, far within our limits, and from which they were last year driven by a party of our troops, under capt. Turner. If this is true, and of which there is not a doubt, we shall have a brush; for surely our government will not submit to their occupying a post, from which they have been once driven: Of this, more by the next mail.
Eight days ago, a duel was fought near Fort-Adams, by Nathaniel Evans, esq. and capt. Richmond of the U. S. army, in which the latter fell: he was shot dead. Mr. Evans is a worthy man, respected by all who knew him; and although I have not heard the particulars, I have no doubt there was no getting over this fatal rencounter. Another duel has also been fought at Natchez, one of the parties wounded in the knee; and another at Point-Coupee, one of the parties wounded in the chest and will die.
From the same to the same, dated Aug. 21.
I wrote you by last mail, informing you a considerable Spanish force was advancing towards Natchitoches, our western frontier. It is now well ascertained that gov. Arara with about 1000 men, and some Indians has taken possession of the Adais, a post from which they were driven by capt. Turner last year.
Governor Arara has declared to our commandant at Natchitoches, (colonel Cushing,) that his intention is to take and keep for his king and master, the territory between the Sabine river and the Araga Hondo, (sometimes called the Nondokos,) about six miles from Natchitoches. Col. Cushing is manœuvring his troops, and will be joined by colonel Kingsbury, and his detachment from Fort-Adams; what will there be done, it is impossible to conjecture; whether they will be suffered to take the boasted Louisiana back by small districts, or to drive us into the Gulph stream at one stroke, is yet to be ascertained. They have so long plundered us with impunity, have violated our territory, taken our citizens from within our limits, and have gone unpunished, that we have little hope of relief from our general government; and I am fearful, situated as we are, with but a small number of regular troops, a badly organised militia; approximating to the Floridas, a great many of the inhabitants of which are old tories and cutthroats; surrounded by a great number of Indian tribes, with whom we have reason to believe our neighbours are constantly intriguing; we are much more critically situated than our general government have any idea of; convinced as our administration must be, of the immense value of Louisiana, equal to any part of our continent of the same magnitude, and, I believe of more im-
portance, it would appear strange why it is left in a defenceless condition."
Extract from the Orleans Gazette of the 21st August.
By letters received this morning, we learn, that the governor of Taxus, with about 900 Spanish troops had passed the Sabine river and had passed within 12 miles of Natchitoches—that major Porter had sent a flag enquiring their intention; their answer was, that they would occupy their former position, and not act on the offensive.
It is the opinion of the writer, that an action between our troops and them has taken place before this, unless the Spaniards have fallen back."
KNOXVILLE, September 13.
We published the following letters in a hand bill on Tuesday last.
[Knoxville Gazette.]
Extract of a letter from a gentleman, to his friend in this town, dated
NEW-ORLEANS, 23d August, 1806.
I have received the following information yesterday from Fort-Adams; Lieut. Thomas Smith arrived from Natchitoches, up the Red River, as express: Governor Taxus with nine hundred Spaniards had crossed the Sabine and called a halt within 12 miles of Natchitoches. Major Porter was sent with a flag to demand their intention:—He received in answer, that they intended to occupy their former possessions, but would not act on the offensive. The American troops immediately commenced practising and getting things ready for action. Lt. Smith says that it was the opinion of the officers that they would go to action on the 15th inst.
Extract of another letter, dated, Fort-Adams, August 23, 1806, to a gentleman in this place, which confirms the above.
Nine hundred Spanish troops have crossed the Sabine river, and encamped within 10 or 12 miles of Natchitoches. Col. Cushing sent Maj. Porter to demand of them their intentions, on doing which he was answered, that they intended to erect a fort on that spot, and that they intended to have possession of Natchitoches and the Red River. Col. Cushing has ordered Col. Kingsbury to march with three companies from this place to Natchitoches with all possible speed. Gov. Claiborne has ordered the militia of the Territory of Orleans to join the regular troops at Natchitoches immediately. About three hundred Spaniards has intercepted, some distance up Red River, the party appointed by government to explore it, and obliged them to turn back."
From the RICHMOND ENQUIRER.
STORM TO THE WEST!
By this time, the plains of Louisiana are most probably bedewed with the blood of our countrymen. Every eye will no doubt be turned towards the scene of these hostilities; but it becomes us to be deliberate as well as firm, and not to suffer ourselves to throw up all the yet remaining chances of a peaceable adjustment of our differences, by a rash indulgence of our resentment. "In the very torrent of our passion, let us acquire and beget a temperance that may give it smoothness."
It is visionary longer to expect from Spain the same anxious disposition to reconcile our differences, that we have manifested towards her. To recapitulate the proofs of her unfriendly disposition towards us, would be an unnecessary task. Look towards her present irruption into our territories, and there can be required no additional proof of her continued resolution to abandon every trait of conciliation. At the very moment when an amicable negotiation between the two countries, is going on; when we could have given no stronger proof of our love for peace; does she dispatch a military force beyond our existing limits, to provoke the effusion of American blood.
Such is the melancholy intelligence brought by the Western mails.
It is no longer possible to doubt, that Spain is determined to re-occupy the ground between the Sabine river and the
Nondokos, from which her troops were last year driven by Capt. Turner. It appears from these mails, that Arara, Governor of Taxus, the Eastern province of New Mexico, has crossed the Sabine River, which empties into the Gulf of Mexico, and had encamped within a few miles of Natchitoches. Natchitoches is a very considerable post on the Red river, 20 miles from the Fort of Adays, & 120 from the confluence of the Red river with the Mississippi. Their professed object appears to be, to occupy the territory between the Sabine river and the Nondokos, about six miles from Natchitoches. The strength of their detachment is differently represented, but it may be presumed to amount to 900 Spaniards, with a few Indian recruits.
There is no doubt, that the U. States' troops are instructed to make all the resistance within their power. "Considering, says Mr. Jefferson in his secret message, that congress alone is constitutionally invested with the power of changing our conditions from peace to war, I have thought it my duty to await their authority for using force in any degree which could be avoided. I have barely instructed the officers, stationed in the neighbourhood of the aggressors, to protect our citizens from violence, to patrol within the borders actually delivered to us, and not to go out of them, but when necessary to repel an inroad, or to rescue a citizen or his property." The present is, in fact, a case precisely analogous to the one which occurred last year, when captain Turner compelled these invaders to retire.—Nor can there be any doubt that Mr. Jefferson has long since commissioned the governors of the western territories to exercise in such case of emergency, the authorities conferred by the law of the last congress authorising a detachment of the militia.
The suppositions are completely confirmed by the accounts from the west. Col. Cushing, commandant at Natchitoches, was manœuvring his troops for action. On the 25th of August colonel Kingsbury was preparing to join him with three companies from Fort-Adams, situated on the east of the Mississippi, a few miles above the southern boundary of the U. States. And Governor Claiborne had ordered the militia of the territory of Orleans to reinforce these regular troops at Natchitoches as soon as possible.—Such was the state of affairs, as they are represented by the last mails from Knoxville and New-Orleans.
By this time, therefore, an engagement may have ensued. Of its actual result, we can entertain no apprehensions, if col. Cushing had sufficient time to receive his reinforcements from Fort-Adams, or a detachment of the Orleans Militia. But even if he should have been defeated in the first engagement, it would be easy to repair the misfortune by additional recruits from the Orleans and Mississippi Territories. By this time therefore it may be rationally expected, that these insolent intruders are once more driven with disgrace beyond our existing limits.
That Spain has thus manifested a most unfriendly disposition towards us, cannot be doubted. That it forms a strong presumption either of the failure of our negotiation for the purchase of the Floridas, or of her actual determination to give it such a direction, can scarcely be a subject of greater doubt. For what other aspect does it bear, than that Spain expecting to go into a war, is willing to anticipate the fate of the negotiation, and to prepare for war, by getting some of our strongholds into her power? If this be not the best conclusion to be drawn from her conduct, there is at least another conclusion which is scarcely more
* Not to be found in any map or Gazetteer, at present in our possession; but believed to be the same as the Mexicana or Adayes River, which empties into the Gulf, at Cabo du Nord, W. by S. of Ascension Bay. Fort Adayes stands on its north-eastern side, in about lat. 30 degrees 31 minutes N.
† As a proof that this territory was in the possession of France, and of course a part of Louisiana, before it was delivered up to Spain, see the Documents laid by the President before the last congress.

favourable to the cause of peace; that although she may have determined to sell us the Floridas, she will abandon not an inch of her pretensions to the eastern boundary of Mexico: that she will not even wait for tardy time to settle that dispute, but that she will first oust us of the possession, and then with the advantage of having it in her hands will negotiate for the right.—If such be the policy she has in view, it may wave for a time the commencement of a war with the U. S. but not for ever.
An attempt of this sort at the present moment, forms a much stronger presumption of her unfriendly disposition than at any other. Had the governor of Texas penetrated the Sabine in January or February or March, it would not have excited our astonishment. It was the very thing which was attempted last September. It was the very thing, which we had a right to expect from the relations subsisting between us. "That course, (says the Secret Message) which they have chosen to pursue, will appear from the documents now communicated. They authorise the inference that it is their intention to advance on our possessions until they shall be repressed by an opposing force."—But now, when a negotiation is in actual progress between us; now, when it should be her ambition, were she really disposed for a friendly adjustment of our differences, to give us every proof of that disposition; at such a moment to send an army within our actual limits—we must confess it has a most unfriendly and hostile appearance.
This menacing attitude will scarcely be removed by the establishment of a peace in Europe. Should such be the event, it would not be visionary to expect new oppositions from the ally of Spain; new armies breaking into Louisiana; and new and more formidable obstacles to a peaceable adjustment of our differences.
LONDON, August 7.
We received this morning New-York papers to the 14th July. We are sorry to find that every effort is still used to inflame the public mind in America against this country. We have extracted an article respecting the behaviour of an officer of the Cambrian to the crew of an American ship, [the Kentucky of Baltimore] not because we give the slightest credit to the statement, but as a specimen of the intemperate and indecent language which disgraces the American papers.
Two Gottenburg mails arrived this morning. The following is the only article of intelligence they contain:—GOTTENBURG, July 28. Yesterday arrived a Russian courier in nine days from St. Petersburg, with dispatches for the Russian minister in London, and for the English government, he will take his passage in the packet that sails to day.—The Russian army, it appears, are all in cantonments, ready to be called forth at an hour's warning. A large body of troops is upon the Polish frontier.
The French frigate Le Rhin, of 44 guns, has shared the fate of La Guerriere: a telegraphic dispatch was yesterday received at the admiralty, stating that she had arrived at Plymouth, a prize to the Mars, captain Oliver.
Yesterday the signal was made for the expedition at Spithead to get under way: but the wind coming round to the westward it was soon after annulled. The vessels that sailed from the Downs have also been obliged to put back in consequence of the wind changing.
Mr. Fox, according to the report of this day, had submitted to the operation of tapping.—It is said that four gallons of water were drawn off, and that he felt considerable relief. Earl Moira attends at Mr. Fox's office, and transacts business for him.
It is reported, that at the grand fete now preparing at Paris, or when a general peace is proclaimed, Bonaparte intends to announce his nomination of several hundreds of his subjects to be Dukes, Marquisses, Counts, and Barons. Among these will be some of the ancient French nobility. Among the members of his family he has also resolved to revive the titles of Duke of Orleans, Princes of Conde and Conti, &c.
NEW-YORK, September 12.
The late gale, which appears to have been very extensive and unusually severe on our coast, extended but a small distance on the land. We are informed, that, fifty miles from the Sea, there was little wind or rain; and that, at the distance of eighty miles, the weather was fair and calm.
The progression of North-East storms from South-West to North-East has often been noticed in public journals, and in philosophical publications. The late gale which produced so many melancholy disasters, began as appears from the account of the loss of the Baltimore packet, in lat. 33, on Friday—whereas it did not commence in New-York and New-England till Saturday night, and was not severe on Sunday morning.
It is mentioned in Mr. Webster's History of Pestilence, that the years when comets approach, or volcanoes discharge fire, are, beyond comparison, the most tempestuous.
As dry seasons usually precede volcanic eruptions, so very wet seasons often follow them. This seems not to be the invariable course of events; but there are remarkable instances of deluging rains after their discharges. Witness the seasons following the universal convulsions of the earth in 1692 and 3, and 1796.
In every case, I believe this remark will be found true, that the approach of Comets, and volcanic eruptions disturb the regular course of the seasons. The heat of summer and the cold of winter are in extremes; more snow is generated in winter, and more hail in summer; tempests are more violent and frequent; meteors more numerous, and rain more unequally distributed over the earth.
Without intending to offer an opinion as to the soundness of these remarks which are evidently the fruit of unwearied historical research—without intending to apply them to the past, or present season, we shall here merely observe, that a few months since, a Comet was noticed by the Astronomers of England, and, as appears from an article in our paper of last week, a very extraordinary eruption of Mount Vesuvius occurred during the month of June. To record such coincidences of great physical phenomena, is one of the essential duties of a public Journalist.
PHILADELPHIA, September 22.
Jerome Bonaparte captured.
Our correspondent at Baltimore, under date of yesterday noon, informs, that "a pilot has just arrived bringing accounts that off the Capes he saw a French 74 totally dismantled (belonging to Jerome Bonaparte's fleet.) Just as he was taking charge of her, an English ship hove in sight (one of Strachan's fleet) fired a broadside into her, upon which the 74 immediately struck her colors. The French ship was burnt, and the crew landed at Norfolk."
[* We presume the above is the Veteran, Jerome's flag ship, as we learn by an arrival at our Lazaretto, that a ship of her description was seen a few days ago off Hatteras in a very distressed condition!]
A passenger in the Rufus, from Nantz, adds to the other reports prevailing there at the time of his departure, that Louis Bonaparte, King of Holland, had been assassinated.
A letter from Messrs. Hope & Co. of Amsterdam dated July 28, mentions, that the treaty between Russia & France was signed on the 20th of July—and that a general peace was immediately expected.
Advices received at New-York from Gibraltar state, that a treaty between Great-Britain and Spain had been signed at Madrid on the 4th of August.
Letters from Marietta in Ohio, state that the public mind is considerably agitated in that quarter by political intrigues; the ultimate object of which is not discerned, nor comprehensible.
Mr. Burr, has resided in that place a few days, but left Marietta on his route westward on the 28th.
Great efforts are making in the state of Ohio to procure interest against the next congress in favor of the Tazoo, the schism effected between influential republicans is considered as favoring the views of the speculators, whose objects they mean to push with great vigor, while the state of things exists. [Aurora]
From the New-York Evening Post. Miranda.—We received a letter last evening from a gentleman at the Quarantine Ground of which the following are extracts:
TO THE EDITOR OF THE EVENING POST. Quarantine Ground, on board the sch'r Amazon, Sept. 18, 1806.
SIR, Having just arrived in the schooner Amazon, Johnson, in 24 days from Laguira, I lose no time in enclosing to you,
what I presume to be the latest news from Miranda.
The sch'r Amazon left Laguira in the evening of Sunday, 24th August—early the next morning was boarded by lieut. Boyd, of the British armed sch'r Gypsey, who gave us the following information: That about the 13th Aug. he went into Coro in order to ask leave of Gen. Miranda to repair his sch'r in that harbour; that a day or two after his arrival there, capt. Johnson, of the ship Leander, went with a number of his people, to the watering place (about five miles from Coro) in order to obtain water for his ship; that the Spaniards, finding so small a party at such a distance from Coro, attacked and killed captain Johnson and fourteen of his men—as soon as Miranda had notice of this attack, he marched his troops out towards the watering place, upon which the Spaniards immediately retreated to the mountains. Capt. Boyd says this is the only engagement of any kind that has taken place between Miranda and the Spaniards, since the former got possession of Coro. Capt. Boyd states further, that Gen. Miranda having only between 3 and 400 men, and surrounded by from 2 to 4000 Spaniards, (who notwithstanding, had never dared to attack him) had thought proper to abandon his situation; he was induced to do this the more particularly on account of having no advantageous heights near Coro, on which to fortify.—Gen. Miranda accordingly embarked his troops in the night of the 16th of August (at which capt. Boyd assisted) and the next evening left Coro with his whole squadron, in order to seek a more eligible situation, but which way he has directed his course, whether to windward or leeward capt. B. could not tell. Capt. Boyd came out of Coro in company with Miranda's fleet, and parted from it the same night: He states, that the English shipping now assisting Miranda, are the Lilly sloop of war, two brigs, and several gun boats.
"I staid at Laguira a fortnight, I found that the Spaniards (whatever may be their private feelings) dare not express any other opinion concerning Miranda, than that he is a "pirate," a "plunderer," a "villain," &c. The Spanish government has taken every means to render this general as unpopular, and to make his success as much dreaded as possible. It has taught the planters that his design is to liberate all their slaves; the merchants, that he has come to plunder, and the poor to oppress them.—Miranda has, notwithstanding, many friends in the country, but they dare not declare themselves; and in the present posture of affairs it is no ways probable, and I think not possible, that he will be able to effect any thing without the aid of at least 3 or 4,000 good troops.
"The Spanish government, immediately on Miranda's taking possession of Coro, marched all the troops, militia, &c. that they could muster, both from Laguira and Carraccas, and put all the mules of the country in requisition for the expedition. They keep the most vigilant watch over every one. They have been extremely jealous of the Americans, and gave orders that only one person from each American vessel should come on shore during their stay in the country."
"Capt. Boyd (mentioned in the inclosed paper) was strongly of the opinion, that Miranda would eventually succeed; and from his statement to me, as well as from every appearance, it is certain that the English are assisting him with good will."
Capt. Gold, arrived at New-York, from Porto-Rico, informs, that news had reached there from the Main, that Gen. Miranda, with 600 men, had landed in the Gulph of Coro, and was immediately joined by 10,000 well disciplined men, and it was expected he would soon over-run the country. This news was received by a Danish schooner and was believed. Capt. G. (who believes the news) says Miranda landed about the 25th August. The news was received at Porto-Rico on the 8th of September.
Extract of a letter from an American gentleman at Tunis, dated July 9, 1806.
"I am now on the site of the once renowned Carthage—where Scipio fought, where Hannibal conquered, where the intrepid old Belisarius himself drew out his legions, and hid the light of heaven for seventeen long days with the smoke of the noble city, deflagrated by his own hand. About one mile from where I now sit, stands a stupendous archway and gate, the only entire surviving monument of ancient Carthage! This was the southern entrance into the town; and in its vicinity are a number of mutilated
cisterns, and part of the aqueduct which brought water from the celebrated mountain of Zowan (within sight) which is more than fifty miles distant.—Till within a few years there remained, I think, seventeen entire arches of this admirable memorial of human labour and perseverance, which were near an hundred feet high, supported, by columns about sixteen feet square, and thirty apart: but his supreme Excellency, the all-powerful and magnificent Mashmoud Ali Bey, his present worship, thought proper to build two or three paltry batteries to grace the rising grounds near Tunis, and caused all these fine arches to be pulled down, to furnish stone for that nobler purpose.
"The cisterns (about sixteen or twenty remain to be traced) are indeed admirable specimens of the ingenuity of the ancient Carthaginians. They are about fifty yards long, ten wide, and fifteen deep, all under ground; and I imagine would contain sufficient water to supply Carthage five years, admitting two hundred thousand gallons were destroyed daily."
It is generally understood that one of the threats held out by Bonaparte during the present negotiation, has been, that if Great Britain would not consent to a peace, he would invade Portugal, and either annex it to his dominions, or bestow it on one of his relations.
[London paper.]
MARTINSBURG, October 10.
Married, on the 25th ult. ELIJAH MENDENHALL, Esq. formerly of this place, to Miss BETSY ASTON, of Chambersburg.
***** FOR THE INTELLIGENCER.
An aspiration to CHARITY, which is LOVE.
DESCEND, O divine charity! animate our hearts with thy celestial flame; form our perfection, constitute our delight, and render us acceptable to the God of charity; before whom, destitute of thee, we are nothing. Come and unite us forever, to the greatest and best of Beings, and his living Image, our benevolent REDEEMER. Render us merciful, that we may obtain mercy; teach us sincerely to forgive, even until "seventy times seven," that we may receive the pardon of our innumerable offences. Sublime, delightful virtue, "THOU SHALT NEVER FAIL;" but shall constitute the blessedness of the blessed, and be a river of pleasure, of which they ALL shall drink, in the glorious abodes of heaven, for ever and ever!—and why?—because CHARITY is LOVE, and LOVE is GOD, and GOD is ETERNAL!—What an heart-cheering delightful thought—that infinite Goodness, who is unchangeable love, will leave no being in the universe to wickedness and misery, but will accomplish his work, by enlightening their understanding; rectifying their will; rooting out every vicious habit, destroying every evil propensity; and to effect this, employing every mean of gentleness and severity, that his wisdom shall deem necessary; till he has at length banished evil and misery from the universe, and rendered all its intelligent inhabitants good and happy, wise and virtuous... What a prospect!—But sublime and delightful as it is, it cannot be exaggerated, because, IT IS OUR CREATOR, the best, as well as the greatest of beings, OUR ETERNAL FATHER, who is to complete the astonishing work: He who commands us "to love HIM with all our heart, and with all our soul, and with all our strength, and with all our mind;" because He is worthy of this absolute love and confidence. How happy is the universe to be subject to his government! what gladness should we feel! what songs of triumph should we raise! "How should the earth rejoice, that the Lord God omnipotent reigneth!" and that under his sway we may rest assured, that no moral evil will ever exist, which shall not be destroyed, nor any physical evil which is not intended as a remedy, whereby moral agents may attain to perfection and felicity; to the immortal glory of the Being infinitely good and wise, and who is unchangeable and everlasting love, and whose "mercy endureth for ever!"
PHILANTHROPY.
As Spain is said to be backed by France and disposed to engage with us in the unprofitable contest of trying which can do the other the most harm, is there not

some danger that the French ships of war in the Chesapeake may be made use of to levy contributions upon our towns in that quarter?
In what manner are the French ships of war in the Chesapeake to be repaired? No individual citizens will be credulous enough to expend money on the faith of bills to France. The probability is, therefore, that the treasury of the United States will be called upon for more tribute. Whether any secret law has been passed providing for such an occasion we cannot say—However that may be, if we should pay the expense of the repairs, while the war continues, Great Britain will be very likely to consider us as taking part in the contest in favour of France. If we refuse, the Frenchmen will, in all probability, help themselves unless they have lately changed their character, or unless, they should be deterred by the fear of our gun-boat navy.
[U. S. GAZ.]
FROM THE BOSTON REPERTORY.
Thoughts and Reflections on the Present State of Affairs.—No. V.
[CONTINUED.]
There is nothing more obvious, or less maturely considered than this formidable truth; if France should triumph over Great Britain, American liberty will be in peril. It remains to be seen, which, in the opinion of our rulers is most worthy of preservation, that liberty or their own popularity. If they choose to keep the country defenceless, and to permit the people to be careless because they are yet blind to their danger, they may continue to enjoy their political sport, like children at play on a precipice, till the foundation of their power slides from under their feet. For nothing is more certain than that if Bonaparte prevails against England, and Mr. Jefferson prevails much longer against our having any efficient system of national defence, the French Emperor will be our master if he chooses. But Bonaparte has said, and it is possible our rulers may affect to believe, that France is satisfied with her ample dominion, that, weary and exhausted by war, she seeks only to establish the more glorious universal empire of the arts, and when she is no longer embarrassed in her beneficent designs by an obstinate and jealous antagonist, the world will then begin to enjoy peace without a disturber of its blessings.
Is this, however, the nature of ambition? Is it an appetite that is choaked and cloyed or made ravenous by its gluttony? A creation only once in six days would not be made fast enough to keep pace with the growth of its desires. The whole world is not wide enough for this giant to stretch his limbs in.
Ambition contented with its limits!! Have we seen the ocean so full that it would not drink up another river? Inquire of the winds whether the last storm has crippled their speed that they will never blow again. Ask of the pestilence, whether, weary of havoc, its iron heart relents to tread once more its circle of destruction. Yet six months after the possession of the British Navy by France, that ocean would swell beyond the Alleghany ridge, that tempest would scatter blight and mildew over all our plans, that pestilence would cramp every heart with terror and spot every honest face with contagion. We should see the temple of our liberty in ashes or in sackcloth, and if we did not loathe life, it would be because we could endure to drag it on in servitude and disgrace.
Who then will say that Bonaparte would not desire the empire of America, or who that has not a slave's heart already, could view with any calmness the almost irresistible means he possess to obtain it, and to obtain it without striking a blow? We have men among us who will view it with complacency, if not joy, men whom liberty cannot elevate, and whom the whip of the oppressor would not degrade.
Shall we be told that if Bonaparte possessed the British Navy he could not govern this country if he would? Has he not governed it without that Navy? What is there to oppose his will? Have we at Washington, a Roman Senate, who, if the French Hannibal should land here, would make an auction of his camp? Is it conceivable that they should have the courage to resist, who have not the courage to prepare the means of resistance. Would those men resolve to face his legions who have quaked at his minion's frowns?
Suppose however that peace ensues, that Great Britain retires with shame and defeat from the contest, leaving Bonaparte master of Europe and sole anxious to be her master, can we doubt whe-
ther his first care would be to strip her of the means and especially of the naval and commercial means of ever renewing the contest? Would his victorious peace make his influence less in America, and need it be greater here than it is already for securing his success. What success could be more inviting or important than to cut off by a stroke of the pen all intercourse whatever between the United States and Great Britain? Mr. Jefferson says the farmers are God's chosen people, if ever he had a chosen people, and that we have land enough to supply the thousandth generation of our posterity. The reasons, the pretexts and the motives, are thus avowed, and the act prohibiting British Manufactures after December next, is a precedent more than sufficient for a beginning of hostile acts of Congress against British trade.—What has Bonaparte to do more than to urge his tractable friends to permit that act to go into operation, and as it would be found in need of stronger acts to enforce it, who is there that would dare to oppose, or who could appose with effect the vindictive statutes that the perverseness of the British government will be alleged to require. The French Emperor sees round France, states that dare not disobey him. Yet he calls them independent, and has gone no further with them than to require the prohibition of British Manufactures. We seem already to have chosen the ignominy that they endure by constraint.
Who will doubt that if baffled and humbled England were at peace to-morrow, our measures would be most obsequiously framed as General Turreau might be instructed to suggest to Mr. Madison?
Surely we know enough of the French character to expect that she will accomplish every thing she possibly can by her policy. Her arms will not be used, or even shown unseasonably. Until her friendly and unfelt domination can be allowed to take root, till we lose the idea that we are any thing, and become quite familiar to the contemplation of the power of France as every thing, and especially, while Britain may be allowed to keep any remnant of her greatness, would the cunning of Bonaparte permit him to ask for more in America than he can quietly obtain by influence? And what more could he desire, than Congress is already in the train of conceding. Thus he would girdle the British oak, and leave the sapless trunk to perish by gradual rottenness. We should thus help France more than if we joined her in the war.
It was thus old Rome called States her allies, till they grew tame in the yoke, and then she erected them into Provinces.
It is certain that we could not resist her influence—it is certain that we could not endure it and be free.
What is to be done? the answer is, nothing. Nothing, while we have power as Prefects, when we have rulers of a character fitter to have power as Prefects, when we are subjugated, than to call forth the energies of a great people to preserve their independence. Rulers who will not arm one ship, but will probably yet lade ten with tribute, and who will never think of any other way to disarm a conqueror, than submission.
If Washington were at the head of affairs we might hope that we should provide against danger, as other nations do by preparing force and treasure—that we should study economy, but not be afraid of necessary expense, that we should not provoke a war with France, but on the contrary do every thing that honour would permit, to avoid it; still however, believing that the surest way to preserve peace is to respect justice, and to make adequate preparation for war. We are well aware how prompt the flatterers of administration will be to misrepresent these sentiments. If there is really no danger, and would to heaven that could be made to appear let these remarks pass for unseasonable. Well intended they certainly are. But if there is any danger, and if its approach be no farther off than a peace with France and Great Britain, which very possibly is already concluded, then let those flatterers tell the people, Independence has its price, and expense and ships and arms would go beyond it—tell them slavery is cheaper and will give them rest. We will only add, this country might be safe if it would be wise. If it could resist the influence of France it might baffle her arms.
The following narrative from the Philadelphia True American of 2nd instant, contains one of the most heart-rending accounts of human misery that we recollect to ever have seen or heard.
Tuesday last arrived here in the Mercury, capt. Dolby, from Jamaica, cap-
tain Ross late of the sch'r Vigilant of this port, [Philadelphia,] who relates that he sailed from Cape Francois the 28th of June, with a cargo of Coffee, for this port; on the night of the 29th he ran ashore on a Sand Key; in the morning Mr. Nixon, capt. Bradshaw, with one or two other of the crew, took the boat to go and look for assistance, but never returned to the schooner. Capt. Ross, Isaac C. Rogers and the Negro, cook, being left on board the wreck, remained in expectation of the return of the boat till Tuesday the 1st of July, when they found the schooner going to pieces; they got together three spars, with which they made a raft and put thereon some water and provisions, and left the wreck in hopes of finding some harbor or place of safety; they had not been an hour from the wreck before their raft upset, which threw them into the sea and deprived them of their little stock of provisions & every thing but what was not on their backs; however they all three once more got on the raft—on Wednesday night the 2d of July the negro, cook, leapt from the raft and was lost—about 2 o'clock on Thursday, the 3d, Mr. Isaac C. Rogers appeared somewhat deranged, and about day break next morning leapt into the sea, captain Ross sprang after and replaced him on the raft; but restless and uneasy, in a few minutes he once more threw himself into the water and was seen no more—thus was capt. Ross left in the wide ocean, on three spars, without victuals or drink, or a friend or companion to console or comfort his drooping spirits.
It so happened that he had not long to reflect on his solitary situation, for about ten o'clock A. M. to his great joy, he discovered land, and drifting near it, about 6 o'clock in the evening, fearing he should pass in the night, stripped himself, left his raft and swam for land, where being landed he set out to search for a drop of fresh water to moisten his tongue and to allay his fever: in vain did he wander from place to place till ten at night when wearied and fatigued, he laid on the sand in hopes of sleep, here again he was disappointed by the shoals of lizards and other vermin that tormented him. The day broke and found him restless, and gave him no comfort, for he was now convinced he was on a sandy island, without house or shelter, without victuals or drink or a rag to cover him, having left his clothes on the raft where he stripped himself. In this forlorn state he once more sat out in search of water, which, about sun down, to his great joy, he discovered; with this he quenched his thirst and sat him down, to look at his forlorn state, when hope, the solace of the distressed, was all he had left he determined to remain till Providence should relieve him in that way seemed meet. Thus, from the 3d of July until the 21st, did he bear up against his misfortunes, his only food a few land crabs which he eat raw, and they were so scarce that he could not get more than sufficient to keep him alive, so that he grew daily weaker, till for the last ten days he was obliged to crawl on his hands and knees, and having nothing to shelter him from the rays of the sun, he was blistered, by its heat, from head to foot, and finally the whole of his skin came off. Naked, hungry, debilitated and sore, hope had almost deserted him, and he only thought he should lay him in the sand and die, when on the 21st July, to his great joy he espied a schooner making towards his sandy beach, he with difficulty raised himself and waved a bush, which they perceiving, humanely sent their boat, and in a short time saved him from the jaws of death, he found himself on board the Surveillant, capt. Rogers, of Barracon; where he was treated with the greatest kindness and attention, clothed and once more restored to health. While capt. Ross was on board the Surveillant, on the 25th, they captured the schooner Swift, Davis, from Baltimore for Barracon; on the 29th, they detained the schooner Hunter, Steel, from Portland, for Jamaica, and the same day they captured sloop Dispatch, from St. Thomas for New-Orleans, and on the 30th, put the crew of the Swift, and capt. Ross, on board the Hunter, then let her proceed on her voyage and she arrived at Jamaica the 5th August—from there captain Ross got a passage in the Mercury, and arrived as above.
I want to purchase a quantity of
RYE.
To be delivered at Mr. Daniel Beckius's distillery, or at my house in Martinsburg, for which cash will be given.
JOHN POISAL.
October 10, 1806.
FALL and WINTER GOODS.
THE subscriber informs his friends and the public generally, that he has received and is now opening a large quantity of
FALL and WINTER GOODS,
Consisting of Cloths, Casimerees, Blankets, coloured and white Flannels, Devonshire Kersey, Coating, Hosiery, &c. also, a great variety of Fancy Articles, Calicos of the most handsome figures, Chambroy, Muslins, Leno Muslin Veils, Caps and Handkerchiefs, elegant Damask Silk Shawls, camel's hair ditto, fine Lace and Edging, Knotted Fringe, Crapes, Lutestrings, artificial Flowers, &c. &c. which he is determined to sell uncommonly cheap for cash, and requests that all those who wish to get bargains will be pleased to call on him. He has on hand Bar-Iron, Castings and Steel, home made Linen and twilled Bags.
WALTER B. SELBY.
Shepherd's Town, October 10, 1806.
SMITHFIELD RACES.
To be run for, over a handsome course near this town, on Wednesday the 29th inst. a purse of fifty dollars; three miles to a heat; free for any horse, mare or gelding; carrying weight agreeable to the rules of the Jockey Club.
And on Thursday the 30th will be run for over the same course, a purse of twenty-five dollars; two miles to a heat; free as above; the winning horse the preceding day excepted.
And on Friday the 31st will be run for, over the same course, a purse of fifteen dollars; one mile to a heat; to be under the same rules as above; the winning horse the two preceding days excepted.
The entrance will be one shilling in the pound; three horses to start each day or no race. No booths to be erected on or near the ground, without paying five dollars to the purse.
HARMON M'KNIGHT, Manager. Smithfield, October 10, 1806.
A List of Letters remaining in the Post-Office at Shepherd's Town, Va. on the first day of October, 1806, which if not taken out by the first day of January, 1807, will be sent to the General Post-Office as dead letters.
 A. MRS. SALLY ABELL, Joseph & Wilson Athy.  B. Henry Bedinger, Jacob Bedinger, Charles Baily, Cornelius Barkeloo or William Beem.  C. Maryann Chaplain, John Clawson.  D. Edward Dougherty, care of James Lane, merchant.  E. Thomas B. Evans, John Thomas Evans 2.  G. Jacob Getzendaner.  H. Jehu Harlan, Miss Harriet Hugh.  K. John Kinnear.  L. Henry Line.  M. Rawleigh Morgan, Joseph M. Murrain.  O. Robert Owens.  P. John Peter, Nathaniel Page.  R. John Robinson, William Roberts, jun. Daniel Ramsey.  S. Benjamin Stephenson 3, Jacob Smurr, Jacob Shenanburger, Cyrus Saunders, Ann B. Strode, Elizabeth Shopper.  T. John Thornburg, esq. 2, Mary Turner, Doctor James M. Taylor, George or Edward Tabb, John Talbott, care of B. Boydston.  W. Peter Walker, Elizabeth Weer, Thompson Williams. 
JAMES BROWN, P. M.
October 10, 1806.
WILL be sold at public sale, on Thursday the 23d instant, at the house of John Snively, late of Darkesville, deceased, all the personal effects of the said deceased, consisting of Horses, Cows, Household Furniture of every kind, Farming Utensils, and House-carpenter's and Joiner's Tools. A reasonable credit will be given. The sale will begin at 10 o'clock, and continue from day to day until the whole is sold.
MARY SNIVELY, Adm're.
JACOB SYBERT, Adm'r.
October 10, 1806.
THE partnership of Meminger & Cooper dissolved the seventh inst. Those indebted to them and those having claims against them are desired to settle with either of the subscribers as soon as possible. The business will be continued by ALEXANDER COOPER, with whom we solicit the continuance of punctual customers.
THEODORE MEMINGER, ALEXANDER COOPER.
Martinsburg, October 10, 1806.

DR. REES'S NEW CYCLOPEDIA.
W E have just received the 1st number of the above work, and request those gentlemen who have subscribed for it to call immediately for their books.
Those who feel a desire to procure this great and highly valuable work, had better avail themselves of the present time, as the price will be considerably augmented after the 1st of November next.
We have now a specimen of the work for their inspection, and have the testimony of the first literary characters in England and this country, in its favour. And we think it but fair to say, that, the paper is of excellent quality, and the printing is in the first style of elegance. The embellishments are of a very superior description, and will form, when completed, an incomparably more elegant and correct set of scientific and other plates than has ever been produced.
Intelligencer-Office, August 15, 1806.
T HE subscriber has recently received and is now opening an extensive assortment of the most fashionable EUROPEAN and INDIA MANUFACTURES , of the first textures and most permanent qualities; also, a large and general assortment of almost all kinds of GROCERIES of the best quality;—the whole of which he flatters himself he may with propriety recommend to his friends and customers in particular, and to an impartial public in general. Any further recommendations are considered unnecessary, as the only criterion by which the most reasonable terms are known is by inspection only.
He has also received a handsome assortment of BAR-IRON , Strap ditto, Crowley and Blistered STEEL , SICKLES , and Waldron's highly approved SCYTHES assorted.
THOMAS C. SMITH.
Martinsburg, June 13, 1806.
Superfine Flour for sale by the barrel.
BOLTING CLOTHS.
J UST received an extensive assortment of best warranted BOLTING CLOTHS , of every description, which will be sold unusually low, by
KENNEDYS & RAGAN.
Hagers-town, June 5, 1806. [1y]
Jefferson County, ss.
July Court, 1806.
Abram Davenport, Complainant,
against
James Starky, Cyrus Saunders, and William M'Guire, Defendants.
In CHANCERY.
T HE defendant, James Starky, 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, upon the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant, James Starky, does appear here on the second Tuesday in October next, and answer the complainant's bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer for two months successively, also published at the front door of the court house of the said county for the same length of time.
A Copy Attest,
GEORGE HITE, c. y. c.
FOR SALE.
A TRACT of LAND, containing about 900 acres, one half of which is cleared, the balance well timbered; and a considerable quantity of well watered meadow. On the premises is a good Merchant Mill and Distillery; on a never failing stream of water, and in sight of the Potomac river. This tract can be divided into several different tenements, with a Dwelling House and Barn to each; it is of the first rate limestone quality; and is situate in Berkeley County, Virginia, on Potomac river, 10 miles from Martinsburg, 8 from Williamsport, and 15 from Mercersburg. This land will be sold together, or divided into two tracts, as may best suit the purchaser. A good bargain will be given to a purchaser, in the mill and one half the land, on paying about two thirds of the purchase money in hand. For terms apply to the subscriber on the premises.
GEORGE NEWKIRK.
April 18, 1806.
Sale of Land.
T O be sold on the 30th day of October next, a Tract of first-rate limestone Land, the property of Michael Pultz, dec. containing two hundred and thirty-five acres, lying about three miles from Smithfield, Jefferson County, Virginia. The improvements are a good Dwelling House, with convenient Out-houses, and a good Barn; also, a number of excellent Fruit-Trees of various kinds. The terms of sale will be made known on the day; and a good title made to the purchaser. Due attendance will be given by
NICHOLAS SCHALL and HENRY SYBERT, } Ex'rs. August 22, 1806.
Land for sale.
A GREEABLE to the last will and testament of William Henshaw, Esq. dec. will be sold a Farm, (called Springfield) containing about 600 acres of valuable lime-stone land, late the property of said Henshaw, dec. situate in Berkeley County, Virginia; more than 300 of which is cleared and under good fence, the residue well clothed with timber; about 12 acres in meadow, which can be watered, and much more can be made. The improvements are a large and convenient stone dwelling house; stone spring house, with good limestone water running through it, within 12 feet of the kitchen door; smoke house; barn; stables; with other necessary buildings for the convenience of a farm. About 120 yards across the creek stands the GRIST and MERCHANT MILL , with two pair of stones in her, one pair of burrs, and two water wheels; and near the mill is a house for the reception of a miller—Also, a large Stone Still House, with tubs, &c. and constant over head water. About half a mile below at a separate dam, are a Saw and Fulling Mill, with a log dwelling house; and two lime-stone springs breaking out of the side of the dam. These mills are built upon that well known creek, for its constancy called Mill-Creek, which runs through the above land. One fourth of a mile above the merchant mill is a double log house, kitchen, barn, &c. and a never failing lime-stone spring within 40 yards of the door. Three other log buildings and a smith shop, suitable for tradesmen. There are four bearing apple orchards, containing about 600 trees of excellent fruit, and a sufficient number of other kinds of fruit. It will be sold altogether, or in two or three tracts, as may best suit the purchaser or purchasers. This property is situated in a rich and fertile settlement, and not inferior to any in the county; about 12 miles from Winchester, 10 from Martinsburg, 1 from Maj. Stephenson's at the tavern, and 18 from Potomac, where the produce may be carried to market to George-town, the city of Washington or Alexandria. We deem it unnecessary to give a further description of the property. Any person wishing to purchase will please call upon the subscribers living on the premises, who will show the property and make known the terms.
Also for sale by the subscribers, three hundred acres of Land, lying in the county of Monongalia, adjoining lands of Anthony Sell, on Sillwell's Creek, a branch of the Canawha.
Also, four hundred acres of Land, lying on Salt Lick Creek in said county.
LEVI HENSHAW and HIRAM HENSHAW, } Adm'rs. August 29, 1806.
N. B. A good Fuller is wanted to attend the above fulling mill. He will be hired or may have it upon a moderate rent.
F. NADEMBUSCH, & Co.
H AVE just received, in addition to their former stock, a very handsome assortment of
Choice Goods,
almost of every description, suitable to the present season. Those Goods have been selected with care from the latest importations; and they are satisfied on particular examination will give satisfaction to the purchaser both as to cheapness and quality—to be had for cash, country produce, or on the usual terms of credit to punctual customers.
Martinsburg, June 20, 1806.
FOR SALE, A FULL SET OF DOBSON'S EDITION OF THE ENCYCLOPEDIA.
Apply at the office of the Intelligencer.
REGIMENTAL ORDERS.
T HE Officers' Muster of the 67th Regiment is appointed for the 27th, 28th and 29th of October next, at Martinsburg; and the Muster of said Regiment on the 30th of said month at the same place. The Majors of Battalions and Commandants of Companies will issue the necessary orders for this purpose.
D. HUNTER, Lt. Col.
Comt. 67th Regt. V. M.
September 12, 1806.
Fulling & Dying.
T HE subscriber has erected a new Fulling Mill on Tuscarora, (on the plantation formerly belonging to Wm. Patterson) about one mile and an half from Martinsburg, where he intends carrying on Fulling and Dying in all its various branches. He flatters himself, that from his long experience and close attention to business, to be able to satisfy all who may please to favour him with their custom.
AARON HIBBERD.
Berkeley County, the 9th mo. 6th, 1806.
FOR SALE,
A CONVENIENT two story Log Dwelling House, with two Lots of Ground, situate in the north end of Martin-street, Martinsburg. As I am about to remove from this country, I will sell the above property for considerably less than its value—and will give a reasonable credit for the money, or I will exchange it for horses. For terms apply to Jacob Miller, near Martinsburg.
ADAM SHEETZ.
September 12, 1806.
A FARM TO SELL OR RENT.
T HE subscriber wishes either to sell or rent a valuable FARM —It is situated in Hampshire County, at the junction of the Great Cacapeone and Potomac Rivers, and about three miles from Berkeley Springs—It was lately the property of Cornelius Ferree, Esq. and is at present occupied by him. The tract contains 237 acres, a considerable part of which is cleared, and in good order for cultivation—There is upon the premises, a very good dwelling-house, as likewise a barn, and all other buildings necessary or convenient for a farm. The land, from its situation between the two rivers, and in a great measure surrounded by them, is of a most excellent quality. As it is remote from any other land belonging to the subscriber, he would prefer selling it; and his price is six pounds per acre—But if he cannot sell, he will rent it at the rate of 75 pounds per annum, for any term, not exceeding ten years,—and in either case, possession will be given the first day of December next, with the liberty of sowing a crop this fall—If any person, having viewed the premises, should wish to purchase, or to lease upon these terms, he will please to apply to the subscriber who resides in Shenandoah County.
THOMAS ALLEN, sen.
September 5, 1806.
FOR SALE, A LIKELY YOUNG
Negro Woman,
Who is well acquainted with house work, and her three children, a girl and two boys. Inquire of the printer.
W ILL be sold, on the third Saturday in October next, on the premises to the highest bidder, for cash, a HOUSE and LOT , in Charles-Town, Jefferson County, containing one eighth of an acre, situate on the west side of the run and convenient to water; the said House and Lot being conveyed to the subscriber as trustee, to secure a debt due from James Crawlez to Ann Frame.
THOMAS GRIGGS.
September 15, 1806.
B y virtue of a deed of trust, bearing date the 29th day of March, 1804, executed to the subscriber by John Dixon, for the purposes therein mentioned, will be sold at public auction, on the premises for cash, on Saturday the 25th day of October next, a TRACT of LAND , containing four hundred acres, more or less, situate in the county of Jefferson, about one and an half miles from Charles-Town; being the same tract of land that was sold and conveyed to the said John Dixon by the late Giles Cook, dec.
HEZEKIAH BEALL, Trustee.
September 26, 1806.
Charlestown Races.
T HE Charles-Town Jockey Club Races will commence on Wednesday the fifteenth day of October, and continue for three days.—As the judges have not yet had a meeting to proportion the stakes, the precise sum for each day cannot yet be ascertained; but it is believed that each day's purse will be equal to any heretofore run for.
On the evening of the first day's races a gold watch will be run for, by saddle horses only, with a catch upon each, price forty dollars; one mile and repeat, riders in every respect to conform themselves agreeable to the rules of the Club.
And on the evening of the second day another gold watch of the same value will be set up to be run for; one mile and repeat, the running horses the preceding day excepted.
I am directed to inform the members of the Club, that punctuality in the payment of their subscriptions will be expected.
GEORGE HITE, Secretary. September 26, 1806.
W ILL be sold at public vendue, on Friday the 10th of October next, at the late mansion house of the widow Ann Henshaw, dec. all the moveable property, viz. three Horses, some good milch Cows and young Cattle, about thirty Hogs, Sheep, and a number of Geese; several good Feather Beds and Bedding, a Case of Drawers, a Corner Cupboard, Tables, &c. Kitchen Furniture; and a number of other articles too tedious to mention. Credit until the first of May next will be given. The sale will begin at 10 o'clock. Due attendance will be given by
WILLIAM HENSHAW, jun. Ex'r. September 26, 1806.
CAUTION.
W HEREAS, Mary, my wife, hath left my bed and board, without any cause, and hath otherwise behaved herself in an indecent and improper manner; this is therefore to caution the public from crediting or in any manner dealing with her on my account, as I am determined to pay none of her contracts after this date. And every person is further cautioned against harbouring her, in any manner, at their peril.
CHRISTOPHER BOWZER.
September 26, 1806.
FIVE DOLLARS REWARD.
S TRAYED or stolen from Sitler's mill, near Winchester, on the 26th of August last, a Dapple Gray MARE, with a white mane and tail; about fifteen hands high; racks and canters. The above reward and reasonable charges will be given to any person who will bring said mare to James Holliday's tavern, Winchester.
PATRICK KIYL.
September 22, 1806.
Public Sale.
T O be sold at public sale, on Thursday the 16th day of October next, at the mansion plantation of James Strode, deceased, a number of work Horses, Mares and Colts; Cows, Calves and young Cattle; Sheep; Hogs; Ploughs and Harrows; Household Furniture, &c. Twelve months credit will be given, the purchaser giving bond with approved security. The sale to commence at 9 o'clock.
ABRAHAM COLEMAN. Berkeley County, September 26, 1806.
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