Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer (Martinsburg, Va.), 1804-04-27 00:00:00

Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer.
[No. 5 of VOLUME VI.]
FRIDAY, April 27, 1804.
[WHOLE No. 265.]
February Court, 1804. Philip Stout, Complainant, AGAINST George Hoffman, Defendant. In CHANCERY.
THIS day came the Complainant by his Counsel, and it appearing to the Court that the Defendant, George Hoffman, is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth, it is ordered that the Defendant do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in May next, to answer the Complainant's bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer , and also be posted up for two months successively at the door of the Court House of this County.
A Copy. Attest, DAVID HUNTER, c.b.c.
Berkeley County, ss. February Court, 1804. William Rush, Complainant, against
Elizabeth Linder, Jacob Linder, Ann Linder, Joseph Linder, Mary Linder, Nathaniel Linder, James Linder and George Linder, children and heirs at law of Jacob Linder, dec'd, Defendants.
In CHANCERY.
THE Defendants not having entered their appearance agreeable to an act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of this 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 Monday after the third Tuesday in May next, and 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 said County.
A Copy. Attest, DAVID HUNTER, c.b.c.
Berkeley County, ss. February Court, 1804. Jacob Davis, Complainant, AGAINST
Thomas Embley, son and heir at law of Thomas Embley, dec'd.
In CHANCERY.
THIS day came the Complainant by his Counsel, and it appearing to the Court that the Defendant is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth, it is ordered that the Defendant do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in May next, to answer the Complainant's bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer and continued for two months successively, and also be posted up for two months successively at the door of the Court House of this County.
A Copy. Attest, DAVID HUNTER, c.b.c.
FOR SALE.
A SMALL tract or parcel of LAND, situate in Berkeley County, containing about forty acres, whereon the Poor-House stands, adjoining the land whereon Joseph Minginna now lives, and about half a mile from the Sulphur Spring. A proportionable part of said land is cleared and under tolerable good fence, and more may be cleared, some Meadow made and more may be made, the Buildings are one Dwelling House, wherein the manager lives, the Poor-House (a large building) a Meat House and Spring House (all built with hewed logs) a Stable and Oven, a farther description is thought unnecessary, it being presumed no person will become a purchaser, without previously viewing the property; Cornelius Kelly, manager at the Poor-House will show the land. The terms of sale may be known by applying to said Kelly, or to either of the subscribers,
JOEL WARD, JOSEPH FOREMAN, EDWARD BEESON, Commissioners.
December 16, 1803.
Berkeley County, ss. February Court, 1804. William Hill, Complainant,
against John Thornton, Augustine Washington and Samuel Washington, heirs of Thornton Washington, dec'd, John Batte and James Smally Batte, Def'ts. In CHANCERY.
THE Defendants, John Thornton, Augustine Washington and Samuel Washington, heirs of Thornton Washington, dec'd, John Batte and James Smally Batte, not having entered their appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that they are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the complainant by his Counsel, it is ordered that the said defendants do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in May next, to answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer , for two months successively, and published at the door of the Court House of the said County.
A Copy. Teste, DAVID HUNTER, c. b. c.
TO BE LET,
And possession given immediately,
THE House and Lot lately occupied by J. Alburtis, situate in the main street, Martinsburg; the House is well finished, has 4 rooms below and 3 above stairs, with a good Kitchen, a spacious Garrett, 2 dry Cellars, a convenient Stable, and an excellent Garden well enclosed, and is in every respect well calculated for any kind of public business. For terms apply to Robert Cockburn or J. Alburtis.
April 6, 1804.
TAKE NOTICE.
ALL those who purchased property at the sale of the effects belonging to the Estate of Mr. Joseph Park, dec'd, will please take notice that their respective Obligations were due on the 19th of January last, and if not discharged on or before the first day of May next, will be put into the hands of an Attorney for collection.—All those who have claims against said estate are desired to bring them in immediately for payment to WILLIAM WILSON, acting Adm. for the Estate of Joseph Park, dec. Garrard's-Town, Berkeley County, February 24, 1804. [10w.]
FOR SALE.
A TRACT of LAND containing 245 acres, in the county of Berkeley, about 5 miles from Martinsburg, whereon Thomas Tuckerman now lives; about 145 acres are cleared and under good fences, and in excellent order for farming. This farm is strong limestone land, lies very level, and is very productive.—There are on the premises a snug Dwelling House, an excellent Kitchen built of hewed logs, with a good stone chimney; a stone milk house two stories high with a good joint shingle cover well painted, by the side of a Well of excellent water with a pump in it, a good Barn with a Granary, corn Cribs, Stables, &c. under the same roof; there is also an Orchard of excellent Peaches, Apples of choice winter and summer Fruit, Cherries, Plums and Damsons. The land will be shown by Mr. William Pendleton, adjoining the premises, and the terms known by applying at Bath to NICHOLAS ORRICK.
April 6, 1804. [t.f.]
TO THE PUBLIC.
I FIND a number of busy bodies in quest of something to injure my character, as far as they have any knowledge of it. Poor creatures I pity them. They have laboured hard and gained but little. I feel sorry for those whose malice frequently overcome their senses so far as to make them mistake a shadow for a substance. I have been charged
with packing middlings, and palming it upon the public for superfine flour; and they think it is proven, because Mr. G. Wright told Mr. E. Beeson and others that he had done it by my request.—You will presently see that G. Wright now publicly denies the authenticity of the assertion that I knew anything of it. They have taken much trouble to ascertain that I had flour reduced for having middlings in it—A thing I never denied; for I remember that myself was the only sufferer; but I knew nothing of the middlings being packed until the wagons returned. I suppose the person that applied to Mr. Brandon for his certificate, expected to find some handsome playing to amuse his envy. True it is that I bought twelve or thirteen bushels of flour corn from Mr. Samuel Blackmore, at six pence per bushel more than for other corn; it is also true that I told him I wanted it for my family use; that I would put one bushel along with three bushels of wheat, which is more than five to fifty. But I deny that I ground it for merchant work, or that I ever bought any of the same kind from any body else—This Mr. Blackmore will acknowledge himself.
True it is that I am not a complete scholar, but I try to put what little I have to the best use; all I have I got by my own industry. Though I have not always been in the habit of corresponding with Solomons, yet I found I could be very well understood. If literary errors are heinous, few men that write are free, more than myself. As for my Religion, I consider that as a concern, that lies between God and my own soul, therefore cannot think myself amenable to any man or set of men, for those opinions which they can neither remove nor infuse.
False is the report that charges me with paying ninety dollars of a fine to E. Beeson, to indemnify Mr. Beeson against C. Claircomb, but I lifted a small note for G. Wright from Jesse Beeson in Martinsburg, with money that Mr. Wright gave me the same morning, but I knew nothing concerning the note more than that. Mr. Wright at that time came to see his son at my mill, he seeing me on the way to Martinsburg requested me to take some money which he then had in his hand, to call at Beeson's store, lift a small note of his, and take a receipt on the back of the note, and give the note and change when I returned, to his son Philip; which I did. I think Mr. Beeson will do me the justice to rectify the above mistake. The barrel of flour bought of me by Mr. Kelly, I knew nothing of, only what he told me of it some time afterward; for the particulars I refer you to Mr. Kelly's certificate.
George Wright has told A. Waggoner he worked to me for wages; that he could have no interest in packing middlings. Did he not work also for Mr. Beeson for wages? What interest had he in packing middlings in his mill? Or will it be believed, because Mr. Wright said Beeson's sons stole the people's flour out of the bolting chests at night and sent it to their whores in town whilst he was asleep, and that he (Mr. Wright) had to give the people yield out of their wheat—this Mr. Wright told me, and many others. I have been lately told by a Mr. Royer, at whose mill Mr. Wright lived after he left Mr. Beeson, that the said Royer had 60 barrels condemned, and fined for having middlings in them. What could have been Mr. Wright's interest in packing middlings there? These enquiries will naturally give the reasons why he packed the middlings in my mill.
I think it would be well for some gentlemen that have been very busy in trying to injure my character for some time past, to take a little time and pains in clearing their own up, and obey that charming advice, to "pluck the beam out of their own eyes, that they may see clearly to pick the mote out of their brother's eye."
Mr. Wright is yet in my mill, but I will soon give him his discharge, and if my enemies please, they may try to make a more useful machine of him than they have done heretofore.
When I took Mr. G. Wright into my mill the last time, it was under the most solemn promise from him, that he would conduct himself honestly soberly and in-
dustriously. I know nothing against his honesty since he came to me the last time but Mr. Kelly's account of the barrel of flour. I took him knowing him to be an excellent miller, expecting not to have it in my power to be constantly in the mill myself, and thought him pretty well punished for the middling business; I expected him to be useful both to the public and myself, and not to commit fraud.
With what has been said, and the following certificates, I will cheerfully submit to the judgment of an impartial public, concerning middlings, corn meal, &c.
JOEL WARD.
April 21, 1804.
To all whom it may concern.
Whereas, I find it has been reported, that Mr. Joel Ward directed me some years ago to pack middlings among the flour, that was sent to the public market, which report I do hereby deny, and do pronounce it to be false and malicious. I do also deny that I ever knew Mr. Ward to pack or mix corn meal amongst his merchant flour nor any mixture that appeared like fraud, so far from his directing me to pack middlings or corn meal, that he has very often cautioned me to be particular in making good flour, as the expense of haling a barrel of good flour, would be no more than a barrel of bad. I do certify that the above statement is true, and any thing that I may have said to the contrary heretofore, was only to excuse myself for charges of a similar kind. Given under my hand this 20th day of April, 1804.
GEORGE WRIGHT.
Attest, PHINEHAS GABB.
I do hereby certify that I have lived with Mr. Joel Ward a number of years, during which time I have been well acquainted with the manner in which he has conducted his mill, and I have no reason to believe that Mr. Ward either directed my father, or knew of middlings being put into the flour barrels until word came from Alexandria, of the flour being reduced on account of it. I have lived with the said Ward 7 years the 2d day of May next, during which time I have had the management of his mill in his absence, and have been a constant hand the whole time with him, and do further certify, that in the course of that time, Mr. Ward never intimated any thing to me like packing middlings with flour, or mixing corn meal, or any mixture whatever, that he always appeared to me to do the strictest justice when working in the mill himself, and ordered me very frequently by no means to suffer any improper conduct carried on in the mill in his absence. Given under my hand, this 20th day of April, 1804.
PHILIP WRIGHT.
Attest, FRANCIS SILVER.
I do hereby certify that I some time ago bought a barrel of Flour of Mr. Joel Ward, which had in it a small quantity of a coarser kind of meal, of which I informed Mr. Ward in some short time after—on hearing it his countenance appeared to me that he knew nothing of it. He asked if the Flour was used, and if not that he would exchange it, he also wished I had brought him a sample of the course stuff, so that he could find out who packed it. Given under my hand, this 19th day of April, 1804.
CORNELIUS KELLY.
It being thought advisable by some of my friends, to have G. and P. Wright's oaths annexed to their certificates in compliance with which I have had them sworn.
J. WARD.
Berkeley County, ss.
Personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace for the said county, George Wright & Philip Wright, and made oath that the above certificates, signed by them, contain the truth. Given under my hand, this 23d day of April, 1804.
GEORGE CUNNINGHAM.

From the FREDERICK-TOWN HERALD.
The following address of Major Thomas Lewis to his constituents, and the speech of Mr. Baldwin annexed to the address, are well worthy of an attentive perusal. Major Lewis at the last election was chosen a member of the House of Representatives by a majority of the electors in his district in opposition to a Mr. Moore. Major Lewis is a Federalist, Mr. Moore is a Democrat. Altho' rejected by a majority of his fellow citizens, Mr. Moore still would not relinquish his pretensions and contested the election of Major Lewis. Whether the presence of Major Lewis, created uneasy sensations in the bosom of Mr. Jefferson—Whether the philosopher could not bear the sight of a man whom he had injured, wantonly, and who he knew had both the will and the power to punish if he had not been restrained by his respect for the office of President—Whether the aspect of the Major excited some alarm in the squeaking leader of democracy, and his obedient subalterns, we will not pretend to say. But certain it is that great anxiety was manifested by the party to deprive Major Lewis of his seat which the voice of the people had assigned to him and give it to Mr. Moore who had been deliberately rejected by the electors of the district. Much as the leaders of the governing party are in the habit of talking about their respect for the will of the people we have always found that the wishes of the people are totally disregarded, if it unfortunately differs from the views of Mr. Jefferson and his satellites. And it had been determined in the cabinet or in caucus that Mr. Lewis should be removed, and Mr. Moore placed in his stead in spite of the people, they proceeded in the goodly work, regardless of every principle of common sense and common justice that stood in their way. They began by disfranchising 175 voters in a single county, that had been given in favour of Major Lewis, and thus at one sweep reduced his number below that of his opponent. To give something like a colouring to this disgraceful transaction, they determined that no vote should be counted that was not proved to the committee of elections, to have been given by a freeholder. Now, as the officers who take the votes are sworn, and disinterested, it has ever been considered, as the duty of any one who charges them with improper conduct to prove the charges, and not throw the burthen of the proof on the officer. A sworn officer is always presumed to have done right until the contrary appears. Our democratic wisecacres in Congress have determined that a sworn officer shall be presumed to have done wrong until the contrary appears. This is reforming with a vengeance. But the truth is that it was determined to deprive Major Lewis of his seat. He was a Federalist—He had been turned out of office by Mr. Jefferson and although he had afterwards been honorably elected by the people, the will of the people had not the weight of a feather in opposition to the will of Mr. Jefferson. They thought it would be rather too bad to vote Major Lewis out without assigning any reasons. Some pretence must be sought for. And the principle of presuming every vote to be a bad one, until it was proved to be otherwise they knew would effectually answer their purposes. Because it was perfectly and absolutely impossible for Major Lewis at the distance of many hundred miles from his district, and compelled by his duty to a daily attendance in Congress—it was wholly impossible for him to procure during the session, proof of the legality of every individual vote, scattered over a district of more than one hundred miles in extent. Yet he must do this downright impossibility or be deprived of his seat. Mr. Moore may be able, and it seems indeed is able to reconcile this conduct to his feelings. He has the conscience to sit in Congress as the representative of a district, when a majority of the people have refused to trust him, and rejected his proffered services. But how must the electors feel on this occasion when they see the sacred right of election trampled under foot, and themselves saddled with a representative in whom they have no confidence.
The electors of Major Lewis' district are most nearly interested in this case. But all the people of the United States are affected by the decision. For where is the use of making an election, if those in power may over-rule the voice of the people, and declare a man elected whom they have rejected. Every impartial man may now tell how far Mr. Jefferson and his party regard the rights of the people when those rights interfere with their
views. Every impartial man must now see, that the elective franchise is no longer safe, and that Mr. Jefferson having once obtained a majority in Congress, may keep that majority in spite of the people, by turning out those whom they elect. For after having ventured so far to get rid of Major Lewis, they can never want for an excuse at least equally good, to vacate the seat of any man whose presence may be inconvenient or unpleasant to Mr. Jefferson or his friends.
To the Electors of the District composed of the Counties of Rockbridge, Botetourt, Greenbrier, Monroe and Kanawha.
YOUR Suffrages, Gentlemen, conferred on me the honour of being one of the Representatives from the State of Virginia; and I took my seat in Congress at the opening of the extraordinary session on the 17th of October, 1803—The proceedings, by which I have been deprived of that seat, are so injurious to the rights of suffrage, and so dangerous as a precedent, that they ought not to pass without animadversion.
With the essential facts relative to the general state of freehold titles in the District, you are personally conversant. It cannot escape your attention, how insecure must be your political rights, if sentence may be pronounced against the validity of your suffrages, without previous notice of their being questioned. The destructive tendency of such a principle must be felt by the great proportion of the electors who have now been virtually disfranchised, and by the majority of the District who are thus denied the privilege of being represented by the man of their choice.
The petition of my competitor, with the report of the committee of elections, will clearly exhibit two points—His intention to obtain the seat assigned to me by your suffrages—and the determination of a majority of that committee to effectuate his intentions. But they convey no distinct idea either of the facts or the principles in question. What was the cause of this omission, it is needless to enquire. The defect was supplied by the perspicuous statement given by one of the members of the committee, who had opposed the report. The argument of my Counsel, Mr. Jones, at the bar of the House, did honour to himself, and justice to my cause and yours. But the whole was insufficient to controul the influence which operated in favour of a candidate of different sentiments.
I am, Gentlemen, Your obed't. serv't. THOMAS LEWIS.
Mr. Baldwin called for the reading of part of the evidence transmitted from the county of Greenbrier, which being read at the Clerk's table,—
He observed, that as the committee of elections were not unanimous in their report, he felt it his duty, being one of those who were opposed to it, to state the ground of their opposition in the hope that it might influence the House to reject the report. As no facts were detailed in the report as the basis of the result, he had called for the reading of the evidence from Greenbrier, the issue of the election depending on the principles to be adopted relative to the votes of that county. From the facts thus disclosed he was opposed to the report.
The act of Congress regulating the mode of taking evidence relating to contested elections, requires that a notification of the time, place, and object of the examination of witnesses shall be served on the opposite party, a convenient time, before the day appointed, that he may be present.
It appeared that the election was in the month of April. The President's proclamation for an extraordinary meeting of Congress was published in July, yet no measures were taken by the Petitioner for the examination of witnesses until the month of September. The sitting member was notified to attend an examination at the Court House in Greenbrier on the 21st of that month—He attended, the witnesses attended, but the Petitioner neglected to appear or proceed in the examination—After this another notification was issued on the 29th of September fixing the time for the examination of witnesses at the same place on the 12th day of October, accompanied with a written direction from the magistrate who issued it, that it should be served by copy five days before the 12th. It appeared by the affidavit on the return that service was made by posting a copy on the door of the dwelling house of the sitting member on the 8th of October, after he had left home and was on his way to the seat of government in obe-
dience to the proclamation of the President of the United States requiring his attendance in Congress on the 17th of the same month, a distance of three hundred miles from his place of residence—that no person was left residing in his House and he had no actual notice of the service—That when on his journey, at Lexington, seventy miles from home and more than one hundred from Greenbrier Court House, on the 8th of October, within four days time of examination, a copy was put into his hands, as also appears by affidavit.
This notice he said he did not consider such as ought to bind the sitting member. A notice of five days at least was required by the terms of the warrant—the service on the 8th gave but four days this of course could not be claimed on any principle as legal service—Of the copy left at his house, it did not appear, that he had or could have actual notice—and this alone is the notice which can be pretended to give validity to the evidence.
It is true that by law the magistrate issuing the warrant, shall fix the time for its service—but he shall also fix a convenient time having respect to the distance. It was a fact well known through the country that Congress were to meet on the 17th and that according to the principles assumed in the act fixing the compensation for the travel of members (allowing one day for 20 miles) he might claim fifteen days for his journey. This notice was served within eleven days of the commencement of the session, and after the sitting member had in fact commenced his journey. His appearance was to be within five days of the session. The time fixed could not therefore be convenient or reasonable, even if service had been actually made. Indeed it may well be questioned whether the privilege of the House does not protect its members, from the service of a process, so directly calculated to divert their attention from the concerns of the nation, during the period of its privilege without its consent. He was therefore of opinion that the notice was not such as could on any principle bind the sitting member. It appears from the documents that a friend of the sitting member, attended as his voluntarily agent, but it also appears that he protested against the notice, and that he neither had instructions, or authority to appear. Such appearance can give no validity to the evidence.
He further observed, that if the notice such as it was should be deemed legal, and the evidence taken under it admissible; he still contended the proof was insufficient to warrant the report.
By the laws of Virginia the right of voting for Representatives in Congress, is in freeholders having certain specified quantities of estate, and, when entitled by deed or grant, with six months possession. The mode of elections is prescribed by law, and known officers are designated to superintend the elections and certify the result. The result of this election is by the proper officers duly certified in favor of the sitting member. From the return of these officers under the sanction of their official oath, the presumption is in favour of the due election of the member returned and of the legality of his votes, and cannot be set aside without stronger proof on the part of the petitioner. Let us then examine the proof on which he relies. The proof of the petitioner is in fact nothing more than the land list of the county. He rests his claim on the result of a comparison of the poll with this list, and the rejection of those from the poll whose names are not on the list.
By the poll for the county of Greenbrier it appears that 539 votes were given for the sitting member—245 of which do not appear on the land list. And 202 of these are eventually rejected by the committee as bad votes and thus a majority of 59 is reported in favour of the petitioner. Of the 202 votes thus rejected 175 were decided to be bad on no other proof than that they were not found on the land list. As this alone turns the election, it becomes a serious question, how far the land list, is in any instance and particularly in this county, a criterion to determine the qualification of voters. It is not by any express law made a criterion—nor can it from its nature be such even when most perfect. It appears that a list of lands was made for the purpose of taxation in the year 1782—and that the law of the state requires that returns shall annually be made to the Commissioners of the county from the Register's office of all new titles, and from the Clerk of the county, of the records of conveyances. It cannot be presumed therefore, that it can shew the changes of title within the year, nor of course the right to vote which such titles may convey. A freeholder by de-
scant, or marriage may vote immediately on the acquisition of title; a purchaser may vote after six months possession and is not required to record his deed for any purpose under eight months, and his right of voting would continue if the title should never be recorded; a freeholder by lease has also a right to vote, of course there is a numerous class of voters whose right will never appear by the land list. A document which must necessarily be so imperfect ought not in any case to be a criterion by which alone, the right of suffrage shall be denied to those whose names do not appear on it. But it is in proof that the land list of the county of Greenbrier is peculiarly inaccurate and imperfect. It is a new county and vast tracts of land have been located and patented within a few years, the titles of which do not appear on this list. The deposition of nine persons, including the Sheriff, Surveyor, the late and present commissioners, with others selected as men best acquainted with the circumstances of this list, has been read. Those men on their oaths declare that this list is of their own knowledge, unusually inaccurate—that it does not contain half the land in the county—that the returns have not been regularly made to the commissioner and that no returns of patents have been made from the Register's office since the year 1782. That the inaccuracy became so apparent as to induce the Legislature to attempt a revision in 1796. That so many difficulties occurred in the execution of this law, that it was repealed in 1799 and the list has never been revised; and in their opinion is no criterion whereby to test the right of suffrage. It further appears by their deposition that, so far as they jointly or severally know the persons objected to because not on the list; they are in possession of real estate and in their opinion are legal votes. Such is the evidence respecting the land list of this county, coming from witnesses summoned on the part of the petitioner. Yet it is contended and your committee by their report have sanctioned the principle, that this imperfect list, though unsupported even by the affidavit of belief, and those whose names do not appear on it, are unqualified, shall turn the proof of the legality of nearly half the votes of the county upon the sitting member. And this too without ever furnishing him with a list of objectionable votes, till the moment of examination. Thus not less than 175 voters out of 539 are deprived of the right of suffrage, without opportunity of defence.
If this mode of taking proof without previous notice of the points to which it is to apply, shall be sanctioned by the House. If the land list however imperfect is to be the criterion of the qualification of voters. If the neglect of the petitioner to take his proof in proper time is to be disregarded. If the privilege of the House and the rights of the member must yield to the humour of the petitioner, surely the House will not suffer the member to be entrapped, while in discharge of his duties, by notice merely constructive, where the actual presence of the party is so essentially necessary to rebut the presumptions arising from such negative proof.
As he was clearly of opinion that the notice given would not sanction the evidence, and that this land list was not a criterion whereby to test the right of suffrage, he hoped the House would not agree to the report.
MARTINSBURG, April 27.
The Southern Post had not arrived when our paper was put to press—we hope our readers will excuse its barrenness this week.
At the close of the election on Wednesday evening last, for delegates to represent Berkeley County in the General Assembly of this State, the votes stood as follows:
 FEDERAL REPUBLICANS. Elisha Boyd, Esq. 299 } Elected. Samuel Boyd, Esq. 281 }  DEMOCRATS. Capt. Matthew Ransone, 230 Mr. Joel Ward, - - 240 
SAINT DOMINGO.
The blacks of this valuable Island have organized themselves into a government of the First "Black Republic" in the world—They have resumed the ancient name of the island Hayti—On the 1st January last, the Generals and head-warriors nominated and proclaimed John James Dessalines, Governor General for life, with the powers of making war, concluding peace, and the nomination of his

successor. They have renounced all connection with France, sworn eternal enmity to Frenchmen, and to die or live free. Dessalines is a black man, of great moderation, and in many particulars not unlike the unfortunate Toussaint. His conduct has been regulated by good faith, and he is said to wish particularly for the friendship of the government of the United States.
It is distressing to humanity to learn, the constant sacrifices which are made of the French, in this island. All the authority of Dessalines cannot prevent their frequent assassination and destruction, by the same means which the French troops employed in their attempts to subjugate the blacks.
It is said the British have possessed themselves of the city of St. Domingo.
Upwards of 2000 well armed French troops, with several general officers, who lately escaped from the resentment of the injured Haytians, now triumphantly free and independent, are encamped near the city of Havannah, and excite no small degree of jealousy and apprehension in the minds of the feeble Spaniards.
It is asserted, that the British have got possession of the city of St. Domingo, with the approbation of the Haytian government. The French troops have been permitted to remove themselves to Cuba. The whole island of Hispaniola is now in possession of the blacks, under the command of Gen. Dessalines, first consul for life. [Prov. pap.]
Extract of a letter from New-Orleans, dated March 11, 1804.
"The regiment of Louisiana has received orders to hold themselves in readiness to depart on the 15th inst. to Pensacola, where they are transporting all their stores and ammunition. The Spaniards laugh at the idea entertained by some of your sapient politicians of that country and Mobile being included in the cession. They say it is more probable that Louisiana will return to them. We have nothing new of a commercial nature, excepting the arrival of a ship from the coast of Guinea with slaves."
Agentes de l'arrangement. —John S. Sherburne district attorney, Jonathan Steele district clerk, Michael M'Clary marshal, Richard Cutts Shannon, all of New-Hampshire, Democrats, were summoned as witnesses on behalf of the United States, on the impeachment of John Pickering, district judge of New-Hampshire, for the crime of insanity.—By the novel adjudication of the high court of impeachments, that insanity in a judge is a high crime and misdemeanor, the unfortunate object of this decision was removed from office.
The President has since appointed John S. Sherburne to fill the vacancy thus made—Jonathan Steele to be district attorney—and it is understood that Mr. Shannon is to be clerk of the district court. The federal Judiciary for New-Hampshire will then be moulded to the will of Mr. Jefferson. Who does not admire this delicate and cheap way of paying witnesses their allowance. [Frederick Town Herald.]
ODE FROM ANACREON.
Thou, who'd soft and rosy hues, Mimick form, and soul infuse; Best of painters! come, pourtry The lovely maid that's far away, Far away, my soul! thou art, But I've thy beauties all by heart. Paint her jetty ringlets straying, Silky twine in tendrils playing; And, if painting hath the skill, To make the spicy balm distil, Let every little lock exhale A sigh of perfume on the gale, Where her tresses' curly flow Darkless o'er the curly snow, Let her forehead beam to light, Burnished as the ivory bright. Let her eye-brows sweetly rise In jetty arches o'er her eyes, Gently in a crescent gliding, Just commingling, just dividing. But hast thou any sparkles warm, The lightning of her eyes to form? Let them effuse the azure ray, With which Minerva's glances play, And give them all that liquid fire That Venus' languid eyes inspire. O'er her nose and cheek be shed Flushing white and mellow'd red; Gradual tints, as when there glows In snowy milk the bashful rose. Then her lip so rich in blisses! Sweet petitioner for kisses! Pouting nest of bland persuasion, Ripely suing Love's invasion. Then beneath the velvet chin, Whose dimple shades a love within,
Mould her neck, with grace descending, In a heaven of beauty ending; While airy charms, above, below, Sport and flutter on its snow. Now let a floating, lucid veil Shadow her limbs, but not conceal; A charm may peep, a hue may beam, And leave the rest to Fancy's dream. Enough—'tis she! 'tis all I seek: It glows, it lives, it soon will speak!
WEAVING BUSINESS.
THE subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has removed to the house lately occupied by Samuel Reed, and opposite to Major Boyd's, in the main street, Martinsburg, where he continues to carry on the Weaving business in its various branches, common work of all descriptions, also Woollen, Worsted and Cotton Chains, Twillings of various kinds, Jeans, Dimities, Swandowns, Thicksets, Cotton Denim, and Royal Rib, either on cotton or linen chains, also Floating and spotted cottons for men and women's ware. Diamonds, Birdseyes, Huckabacks, M and O's, N and O's and Queens fancy Counterpaines, the same in Table Linens, single and double Coverlids, and several other kinds too tedious to enumerate.
He wishes to employ one or two Journeymen, who are sober, industrious, and well acquainted with any part of the Weaving business; also would take an Apprentice, to learn any part or the whole of the above business.
N. B. The Tackling for Weaving double Coverlids, and Diaper Table Linens, will not be erected before the ensuing fall.
WILLIAM REED. Martinsburg, April 27, 1804.
TAKEN up by the subscriber as an estray, a brown COW, with a star in her forehead, two holes in each horn, a swallow fork in one ear, and a half penny piece out of each ear, nine or ten years old, has some white on her belly and appraised to twelve dollars. The owner is desired to prove property, pay charges and take her away.
JAMES HAIR. Near Garrardstown, April 27, 1804.
CAUTION!
ALL persons are hereby cautioned from throwing down the fences of the subscriber's plantation on Opeckon, from passing through any of his enclosures, or fishing along the creek on his land—Having suffered considerably already from persons trespassing in this way, he is determined to prosecute, to the utmost extent of the law, without respect to persons, all who may be guilty of such unlawful and vicious acts in future.
WILLIAM GORRELL. April 27, 1804.
FOR SALE,
TWO Tracts of LAND, situate in the State of Pennsylvania; one lying on Shearman's Creek, within half a mile of the Susquehannah, in Cumberland County, Rye Township, containing 254 acres, adjoining the lands of Benjamin Davis, Michael Lewis and Wm. Kee, held by preemption right. This land has one small Improvement on it, is tolerably fertile, and is covered with a variety of excellent Timber. Apply to the subscriber living 7 miles from Martinsburg, near James Campbell's.
One other Tract, lying on the waters of Savage Creek, which empties into the Potomac above Fort Cumberland, containing 214 acres and one road, held by location under Gov. Peen; 30 acres are cleared, the balance of the Land is well timbered—on this tract is a tolerable good Dwelling House—both tracts are watered with a number of rivulets. Apply as above.
I will exchange either or both of these Tracts for real property in Berkeley County, or would take any kind of Stock, Negroes, or good Paper for it.
JOHN DUNCAN. April 27, 1804.
FOR SALE OR RENT,
THE HOUSE and LOT in which I lately lived, situate in the Main Street Martinsburg. For terms apply to the subscriber living in Charles-Town, Jefferson County, or to Capt. Matthew Ransome, Martinsburg.
JOHN DIXON. April 27, 1804.
TAKEN up by the subscriber about the last of February, a dark bay MARE, fourteen hands and an half high, 8 years old this spring, a small star and snip, the left hind foot white, when taken up she had one shoe on before, and appraised to 50 dollars. The owner is desired to prove property, pay charges, and take her away.
CHRISTOPHER STRECKEL. Back-Creek, Berkeley County, April 23, 1804.
A Valuable Tract of LAND For Sale
TO be sold the plantation whereon I now live, containing 462 acres, lying and being in the County of Jefferson, State of Virginia, within 3 miles of Shepherd's-Town, 1 from Potomack River, 75 from Baltimore, 60 from the Federal City, and 70 from Alexandria, (produce may be taken down by water to either of the latter places.) There are on the premises 3 good Dwelling Houses and a very large square log Barn, 2 never failing Springs, with a good stone Spring House. Near one half of this Land is cleared, the other half clothed with very valuable Timber; there are 3 valuable Apple Orchards, 12 acres of Timothy Meadow, and more may easily be made; the soil is equal if not preferable to any in Jefferson County.
Also another Tract of first rate Land, containing 176 1-2 acres, adjoining the aforesaid tract; on this tract are a good House and Barn, a never failing Well near the house and a good young Apple Orchard; about one half of this tract is cleared, the other half clothed with excellent Timber; the whole can be easily divided into 3 or 4 Tenements.
The Terms will be made known by the proprietor living on the Land.
JOHN STIPP, sen. Jefferson County, December 16, 1803.
HOTSPUR.
WILL stand at my stable the ensuing Season to cover mares at four dollars the season, the money to be paid on the 15th of October next; seven dollars to insure a colt, the money to be paid when the mare is known to be with foal, and one dollar and an half the single cover, the money paid down. Good clover pasture will be furnished for mares that come from distant places, at 25 cents per week, but I will not be responsible for accidents or escapes.
Hotspur is a fine bay, with a black stripe from his mane to his tail, sixteen and an half hands high, with bone in proportion, four years old the 19th day of this month. He was got by the Esopus ball, purchased for, between five and six hundred dollars, in Maryland, by Mr. James Foreman—his dam was purchased by me, for two hundred dollars of James Moore, who told me, she was got by Hotspur, imported by Col. Clarke in Pennsylvania, and was a mixture of the Hunter and Dray breeds. No horses are more useful to the inhabitants of this valley, than those who combine strength and activity together.
W. PENDLETON.
April 6, 1804. [t.f.] N. B. The season has commenced, and will continue till the last of June. W. P.
FOR SALE,
A VALUABLE Tract of LAND, containing about 200 acres, situate on the North Fork of Bullskin, Jefferson County; there are on the premises a good stone Dwelling House, a good log Barn, with stables thereunder of stone, a meat House, &c. a never failing Spring, about 10 or 12 acres of good Meadow. This place is well supplied with good Fruit Trees, such as Apple, Peach and Cherry; about 150 acres of said Land is cleared, and in good repair, the remainder well timbered.
Also, another Tract of Land, lying on Sleepy Creek, Berkeley County, containing about 300 acres, on which there is a good Dwelling House, also a Tan-Yard in good repair, consisting of about 10 or 12 Vats, about 20 acres of the last mentioned tract is cleared, 5 of which are now in Timothy, the remainder well timbered. For terms apply to
JEHU LASCHELLS, Near Charles Town, Jefferson County, March 30, 1804.
FOR SALE,
A valuable NEGRO WOMAN, and her CHILD a girl about two years old. The Woman is well acquainted with house-work, and is a good hand out of doors. Apply to the printer.
April 6, 1804.
Attend to This!
The subscriber has just received from the city of Philadelphia, and is now opening a large Supply of
Spring Goods,
Amongst which are, Chintzes and Calicoes, Book, Cambric and Jaconet Muslins, Dimities, Silk and Cambric netted Shawls, Leghorn Bonnets, Irish and German Linens, Maddrass and Bandano Handkerchiefs, Satins and Lute strings, India and clouded Nankeens, &c.
He has also on hand,
Bar-Iron, Queen's and Crockery Ware, also Tinware assorted, and a complete assortment of Groceries, all of which he is determined to sell uncommonly low for Cash, and solicits those who wish to purchase Goods to advantage to give him a call.
W. W. LANE. Charles-Town, April 27, 1804.
FIVE DOLLARS REWARD.
STRAYED from the subscriber living at E. Berson's, near Martinsburg, on the 10th instant, a bright bay MARE, six years old this spring, fifteen hands high, shod all round with heavy shoes, has remarkable thick large ears, no brand or mark recollected, is rubbed on the sides with the gears, and is a natural trotter. The above reward and reasonable charges will be paid for returning the said mare to
JONATHAN WICKERSHAM. April 27, 1804.
DISSOLUTION OF CO-PARTNERSHIP.
DISSOLVED, by mutual consent, the co-partnership of P. NADENBOUSCH, & Company. All accounts due the concern are payable to PHILIP NADENBOUSCH, who is fully authorised to settle all claims for and against the said concern.
A. KENNEDY, PHILIP NADENBOUSCH, Martinsburg, March 5, 1804.
Great Bargains
NOW TO BE HAD.
The Subscriber now offers for sale, a very handsome and extensive assortment of
Dry Good and Groceries,
The particulars of which are too numerous to mention, all of which he is now selling at the most reduced prices that goods can be sold for in this part of the country. He solicits all his friends and old customers to the co-partnership of P. Nadenbousch, & Co. not to pass by him, for he assures them, and the public in general, that every step shall be taken to give them satisfaction in trade.—The subscriber also begs leave to return his unfeigned thanks to all those who have contributed to his support, while doing business for the co-partnership of P. Nadenbousch, & Co. and hopes, that having now commenced business on his own account, he will not be deserted by them, so long as he shall merit their custom.
N. B. All accounts due to the concern of P. Nadenbousch, & Co. are payable to the subscriber, as a dissolution has taken place, he therefore flatters himself that all those who are in any wise indebted, will come forward and discharge their respective accounts immediately—it is his wish that the reasonableness of this request will be attended to, as no longer indulgence can be given.
As usual,
The highest price is given in Cash for Merchantable WHEAT, RYE, CORN, OATS, or FLAX-SEED.
By the Publick's obedient and Humble servant, PHILIP NADENBOUSCH, Martinsburg, March 6, 1804.
Farmers and Merchants, Take Notice,
THAT the subscriber has got Ta-blet's MILL on Opequan, (between three and four miles from Martinsburg) in complete order for the reception and manufacture of Grain; and that for every hundred bushels of clean merchantable Wheat, weighing 60 pound per bushel, brought to said Mill, he will deliver 21 barrels of Superfine Flour, and will be responsible for the inspection in any market in the United States.
He will give the highest price in Cash, for Wheat, Rye and Corn.
LEONARD CROW.
December 30, 1804. em.

Read This!
THE subscribers are just now opening an ELEGANT ASSORTMENT of Fresh Goods,
Suitable to the present and approaching seasons, well worthy the attention of purchasers at a distance, as well as those immediately in this neighbourhood.
JAMES & JOHN LANE. Shepherd's-Town, April 20, 1804.
Great Bargains!
THE subscriber has just received from the City of Philadelphia, and is now opening a large supply of Fresh
Spring Goods,
Consisting of CHINTZES and Calicoes of handsome figures, Book, Cambric and Jacquet Muslins, Dimities, Leghorn Chip and Crape Bonnets of the latest fashions, Morocco and Kid Slippers, Ladies plain and elastic Silk Gloves, large Silk Shawls, Lace Vails, colour'd Cambricks, Wreaths, Artificial Flowers, Lace, Madras Handkerchiefs, &c.
He has also on hands a quantity of Castings, Home-made Linen & twill'd Bags—all of which having been purchased on the lowest terms for Cash, he is now enabled to inform his friends and the public generally, that he has now Goods to offer them that are uncommonly cheap.
WALTER B. SELBY. Shepherd's-Town, April 20, 1804.
ALL persons indebted to the subscriber by Bond, Note, or Book Account, are desired to discharge them on or before the first day of May next, or they will be put into the hands of an attorney for collection.
JAMES FAULKNER. Martinsburg, April 20, 1804.
ONE CENT REWARD.
RAN away from the subscriber on the last day of March, an apprentice boy named Samuel Fisher, 14 years of age. The above reward will be paid for returning said boy to the subscriber. I do hereby forewarn all persons from harbouring him.
JONATHAN THATCHER. Berkeley County, April 20, 1804.
LEWIS & ROBERT WILLIS,
HAVE removed their STORE to the corner house next door to the Globe Inn, and fronting the Court and Market Houses, where they offer for sale on the most reasonable terms, for Cash or approved of Country Produce, A neat and well-chosen assortment of
DRY GOOD and GROCERIES, QUEENS and GLASS WARE, HARD WARE, SADDLERY, &c. Martinsburg, April 20, 1804.
REGIMENTAL ORDERS.
THE first Battalion of the 67th Regiment Virginia Militia, shall be mustered on Saturday the 26th day of May next, at William Johnston's mill. The second Battalion of said Regiment, shall be mustered at Darkesville on Saturday the 19th day of May next. The Majors commanding said Battalions are hereby required to execute this order as the law directs.
DAVID HUNTER, Lt. Col. Com. 67th Regt. V. M. April 20, 1804.
STRAYED from the subscriber on the 16th inst. a dark iron gray mare, with a small dark star in her forehead, 15 hands 3 inches high, three years old this spring, has a switch tail and her mane hangs on the right side, has no perceivable brand, was shod all round and is a natural trotter. Two Dollars reward and all necessary expenses will be paid to any person who will return said mare to
BOSTION PISLE. Martinsburg, April 20, 1804.
The following BLANKS, printed with new and elegant type, are always kept for sale at this Office: DEEDS, Common BONDS, Apprentices INDENTURES, Promissory NOTES, &c. &c. &c.
NOTICE.
I have for sale a likely
Negro Woman,
Who can cook and wash well—has two fine Children, both of which are Boys—they will be sold together, on moderate terms for cash, or on a credit of 6 months.
WALTER B. SELBY. Shepherd's-Town, April 20, 1804.
RAN away from the subscriber on the 16th inst. a NEGRO MAN, usually called Borland, but it is probable he will pass by the name of Yim ; he is a very thick square built fellow, about 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, between 37 and 40 years of age, a good deal marked in the face with the small-pox and of a very dark complexion; has a pleasant countenance and laughs immoderately at the most trivial occurrence. Had on and took with him, a roundabout and sailor's trowsers of home-made linsey, of a brownish colour, a white linsey waistcoat, a dark blue coat, velvet overalls and white waist-coat, a half worn fur hat and jockey cap, shoes and stockings. Ten Dollars and all reasonable charges will be given for returning said Negro to the subscriber, living in Washington County, Maryland, near Newkirk's mill, or securing him in any jail, so that I get him again.
SARAH FORD. April 20, 1804.
WHEREAS, the subscriber some time since purchased of Samuel Wood, a certain House and two Lots of ground, situate in the town of Darkesville, Berkeley County, formerly the property of Daniel M'Kenny, which said property is under mortgage to some person unknown to me, this is therefore to give notice that I am ready to discharge the said mortgage whenever presented to me, and that I am determined to pay no interest that may arise from it after this date.
WILLIAM HALL. Darkesville, April 20, 1804.
The subscriber has just received a quantity of
Fresh Clover Seed.
JEREMIAH EVANS. Martinsburg, April 13, 1804.
READY CASH FOR FARMERS.
I WANT a quantity of all kinds of OAK BARK this season for my Tan-Yard, and to all persons that will procure it, and deliver it to me this Spring or Summer, I will give a higher Price than ever has been given to my knowledge in this or the neighbouring counties.
JOHN KEARSLEY. Shepherd's-Town, April 13, 1804.
HOUSE and LOT FOR SALE.
THE subscriber wishes to dispose of the House and Lot in which he now lives, situate at the north end of the main street, Martinsburg. There is a full Lot of Ground, well pailed in, about one third of which is a good clover patch, and the balance excellent Garden, with a number of Fruit Trees—There is on this Lot a new Log House, two stories high, 24 by 30 feet, nearly finished; also, another House of one story and an half high, in good condition for a family, a small Kitchen, Blacksmith's Shop, bake Oven, &c.—Two good draft Horses will be taken in part pay. An indisputable title will be given.
GEORGE WIBLY. April 13, 1804.
February Court, 1804. JOHN HUNTER, Complainant. AGAINST WILLIAM HYLTON, Defendant. In CHANCERY.
THIS day came the Complainant by his Counsel, and it appearing to the Court that the defendant is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth it is ordered that the defendant do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in May next, to answer the complainant's bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer and continued for two months successively, and also be posted up for two months successively at the door of the Court House of this County.
A Copy. Attest, DAVID HUNTER, c.i.c.
THE Subscriber returns his most grateful acknowledgments to his friends and the public for the encouragement he has experienced, and respectfully informs them, that he has just received, and will constantly keep for sale at his Blacksmith's Shop, in the main street Martinsburg, opposite to the Indian Chief Tavern, a very large and complete assortment of
BAR-IRON,
of the best quality, selected with care by himself from the Iron-Works, and which he will dispose of on the most reduced terms. He continues as usual to carry on the Blacksmith's business in all its various branches, and flatters himself, that if good materials, manufactured in the most serviceable manner, together with the strictest attention to business, can secure the public favor, he shall not go unrewarded.
JOSEPH CHAMBERS. Martinsburg, April 13, 1804.
JOHN GROVE, WATCH REPAIRER,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public, that he has commenced business on his own account, in the red corner house next to Mr. Young's and opposite to Mr. Smith's store, in the main street Martinsburg, where he is now ready to attend to any work in the line of his profession he may be favoured with. Having been in Martinsburg for a considerable time, in connection with R. M'Guire, his abilities are generally known; he will not boast of what he can do, but leave his work to speak for itself; all he deems necessary, is to assure the public, that he is determined to pay a strict attention to business, and do every thing in his power to give satisfaction to all who may please to employ him.
April 13, 1804.
EMPEROR, A BEAUTIFUL bay, 16 hands high, and 8 years old, will stand the three first days in each week at the subscriber's stable 4 miles from Martinsburg, and 4 from the Sulpher Spring, at the mansion place of James Strode, dec'd, and the three last days in the week at Samuel Blackmore's Tavern in Bucklestown, and cover mares at the moderate price of four dollars each, seven dollars to insure a foal (if the mare is parted with to be forfeited, or may be re-entered by the season,) and one dollar and an half the leap, the money for the leap to be paid when the mare is put to the horse.
Emperor was got by Col. Burwell's noted horse Emperor, his dam by Gen. Zane's Ranger, his grand dam by the imported horse old Mark Anthony. The season will commence the 1st of April, and end the last of July. Payment to be made on or before the 1st of October next. Pasture will be furnished for mares that come from a distance, but I will not be answerable for accidents or escapes.
ZEPHANIAH BEALL. April 13, 1804.
The elegant Horse FLORIZEL,
WILL stand this season, at Joshua Pepper's, on Mill-Creek, on the road leading to Martinsburg, 4 miles from Smithfield and 3 miles from Bucklestown, every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday; and on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the stable of the subscriber, 4 miles from Winchester, on the road leading from thence to Charlestown, and cover mares at the low rate of 7 dollars the season, 12 dollars to insure a colt, but parting with the mare forfeits it, and 3 dollars cash the single leap; the money for the season to be paid the 1st of Sept. and for insuring as soon as the mare is known to be with foal. The season has begun, and will end the 1st day of July.
Florizel is a beautiful dapple grey, fifteen and an half hands high, 9 years old this spring, his pedigree is certified by John Tayloe, Esq. by whom, he was bred, as follows: Florizel was got by Grey Diomede, his dam Louisa by Eclipse, his grand dam Vanity by Celer, his great-grand dam Marahuc by Mark Anthony. His great great grand dam by Silver-Eye, foaled at Spring hill, May, 1793. Extracted from Mr. Tayloe's stud book, and certified March 6, 1802, by W. Holburne.
THOMAS LANE. April 13, 1804.
PRINTING, In all its variety, executed at this Office with correctness and expedition.
Berkeley County, ss. February Court, 1804. James Campbell, Complainant,
AGAINST Jacob Fry and Judith his wife, late Judith Miller, widow and relict of Daniel Miller, dec'd, John Keyes and Catharine his wife, Daniel Miller, Frederick Miller, Mary Miller, Peter Miller, David Miller, Elizabeth Miller, John Miller, Susanna Miller, Jacob Miller, Nancy Miller, Abraham Miller and Sarah Miller, heirs of Daniel Miller, dec'd, Defendants. In CHANCERY.
THIS day came the Complainant by his Counsel, and it appearing to the Court that the Defendants, Peter, John, and Nancy Miller are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth, it is ordered that the said Peter John and Nancy do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in May next, to answer the Complainant's bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer and continued for two months successively, and also be posted up for two months successively at the door of the Court House of this County.
A Copy. Attest, DAVID HUNTER, c.b.c.
February Court, 1804. ROBERT T. HOOE, Complainant, AGAINST WILLIAM HYLTON, Defendant. In CHANCERY.
THIS day came the Complainant by his Counsel, and it appearing to the Court that the defendant is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth, it is ordered that the defendant do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in May next, to answer the complainant's bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer and continued for two months successively, and also be posted up for two months successively at the door of the Court House of this County.
A Copy. Attest, DAVID HUNTER, c.b.c.
Berkeley County, ss. February Court, 1804. John O'Ferrall, Complainant,
against Patrick M'Caffry, surviving partner of Tabb & M'Caffry, Samuel Craig, Anthony Kennedy and Patrick Campbell, trustees of Tabb & M'Caffry, and Michael M'Kewan and James Faulkner, Defendants. In CHANCERY.
THE Defendants Patrick M'Caffry, Anthony Kennedy, Patrick Campbell, and Samuel Craig, not having entered their appearance agreeable to an act of assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that they are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendants do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in May next, 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. And it is further ordered, that the said Defendants, M'Kewan, Faulkner and Craig, do not pay convey away, or secrete any debts by them owing to, or effects in their hands belonging to the Defendants M'Caffry and Tabb until the further order of this Court.
A Copy. Attest, DAVID HUNTER, c.b.c.
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