Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer (Martinsburg, Va.), 1803-01-07 00:00:00

Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer.
[No. 41 of VOLUME IV.]
FRIDAY, January 7, 1803.
[Whole No. 197]
Terms of the Intelligencer.
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BERKELEY COUNTY, ss.
October Court, 1802. John Myles, Tunis Newkirk, George Newkirk, Henry Newkirk, John Newkirk and Joseph Newkirk, which said Henry, John and Joseph, are infants under the age of 21 years, by George Newkirk, their Guardian—Comp'ts.
AGAINST David Watkins, Jane Logan, (widow) Executrix and Devisee of James Logan, dec'd, Brian Bruin and James Wilson, Def's. In CHANCERY.
THE Defendants, David Watkins and Bryan Bruin, 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 motion of the Complainants, by their Counsel, it is ordered, that the said Defendants do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in March next, and answer the bill of the Complainants, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Virginia Gazette, for two months successively, and published at the door of the Court House of the said County.
A Copy. Teste, H. BEDINGER, c. b. c.
BERKELEY COUNTY, ss.
OCTOBER COURT, 1802. Andrew Waggener, surviving Executor of William Cunningham, dec'd—Comp't.
AGAINST Ann Henshaw, widow and adm'x of William Henshaw, dec'd, who was Ex'r of James Cunningham, dec'd, Nicholas Henshaw, Rachel Lemon, Lewis Moore and Rebecca his wife, Levi Henshaw, Hiram Henshaw, Seth Duncan and Rhewanna his wife, Adam Stephen Henshaw, Jonathan Seamon Henshaw, Washington Henshaw, William Slaughter Henshaw and Uriah Springer Henshaw, the said Adam Stephen, Jonathan Seamon, Washington, William Slaughter and Uriah Springer, are children and co-heirs and co-heiresses of the said William Henshaw, dec'd—Defendants. In CHANCERY.
THE Defendants, Nicholas Henshaw, Lewis Moore, and Rebecca his wife, 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 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 March next, and answer the bill of the Complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Virginia Gazette, for two months successively, and published at the door of the Court House of the said County.
A Copy. Teste, H. BEDINGER, c. b. c.
AN active Lad, from 15 to 17 years of age, of good morals, who has received a tolerable English education, will be taken on advantageous terms by the Editor of this Paper, to learn the ART of PRINTING.
BERKELEY COUNTY, ss.
October Court, 1802. Ann Hunter, Guardian of Ann Evelina Hunter, Moses Hunter and David Hunter, children and Heirs of Moses Hunter, deceased—Complainants.
AGAINST John Davis, Sarah Keemer, Thomas May and James Keemer, Executors of James Keemer, dec'd, Elizabeth Davis, an infant under the age of 21 years, James K. Davis, William Mayhew, and Mary his wife, late Mary Davis, which said Elizabeth, James K. and Mary, are children of said John Davis, and Legatees of said James Keemer, dec'd—Defendants. In CHANCERY.
THE Defendants Thomas May, and James Keemer, 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 motion of the Complainants, by their Counsel, it is ordered, that the said Defendants do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in March next, and answer the bill of the Complainants, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Virginia Gazette, for two months successively, and published at the door of the Court House of the said County.
A Copy. Teste, H. BEDINGER, c. b. c.
BERKELEY COUNTY, ss.
October Court, 1802. William M'Sherry, & Co. Complainants, vs. Charles Ingoldsby, Daniel Kennedy, William Shields and Stephen Snodgrass, Defendants. In CHANCERY.
THE Defendants, Charles Ingoldsby and Daniel Kennedy, 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 Complainants, by their Counsel, it is ordered, that the said Defendants, Charles Ingoldsby and Daniel Kennedy, do appear here, on the Monday after the third Tuesday in January next, and answer the bill of the Complainants, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Virginia Gazette, for two months successively, and also published at the door of the Court House of the said County.
A Copy. Teste, H. BEDINGER, c. b. c.
BERKELEY COUNTY, ss.
November Court, 1802. John Offerrall, 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, 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 February next, and answer the bill of the Complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Virginia Gazette, 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 & Tabb, until the further order of this Court.
A Copy. Teste, H. BEDINGER, c. b. c.
Blank Deeds for sale at this Office.
TAKE NOTICE.
SOME time since gave my bond to William Jackson of Hampshire County, late of Kentucky, for the payment of Forty Pounds, Virginia Currency, which payment became due some time in April last. The money being now ready to discharge the said bond, I am determined to pay no interest on it from this date.
MOSES DIMMITT.
December 31, 1802.
NOTICE.
THE subscriber hereby cautions all persons from pulling down the fence, or passing through the plantation on which Amos Huff now resides, from cutting down or carrying away any kind of wood from the said plantation, or committing any other unlawful trespasses, on the premises, as he is determined to prosecute to the utmost penalty of the law every person so offending.
JOSIAH FLAGG.
December 31, 1802.
TO be sold at Public Vendue, on WEDNESDAY the 12th of January next, at the late dwelling house of William Bennett, dec'd, one mile from Shepherd's Town,
HORSES, a WAGGON & GEERS, FARMING UTENSILS, Household and Kitchen FURNITURE, &c. The terms will be made known on the day of sale.
VAN BENNETT, Administrator. December 24, 1802.
N. B. ALL persons having claims on said estate, are requested to bring them forward, that the proper arrangements may be made for discharging the same. Persons indebted to the estate will also please to discharge their dues as soon as possible. V. B.
TO BE SOLD.
A VALUABLE BODY OF LAND, situate in Berkeley County, Virginia, near Mill Creek, containing 500 acres. This Land is divided into three Tenements, with a good Barn and convenient Dwelling House, an excellent apple Orchard of about 500 bearing trees, with a number of peach and cherry trees on each place—About 50 or 60 acres of Meadow is made, which is nearly equally apportioned between the different places, and a considerable quantity more may be made with but little trouble.—About one half of the Land is cleared, enclosed with good fence, and in excellent farming condition; the other half is clothed with good timber, such as white and black Oak, Hickory, &c. There are four springs of good Water on this Land, three of which are so situated as to be convenient to each of the different houses. The Property may be seen and the terms known on application to the subscriber, living on the premises.
An indisputable title, free from incumbrance, will be given. JONATHAN GARRARD. October 1, 1802.
AGREEABLE to the last will and testament of Jacob Snider, dec'd, will be sold at public vendue on Tuesday the 15th of February next, on the premises, a valuable tract of LAND, containing 400 acres, lying on both sides of Back Creek, Berkeley County, six miles from Martinsburg—about 200 acres are cleared, 25 of which are good Meadow, and more can be made—on the premises are a SAW and GRIST MILL, a good Apple Orchard and other Fruit trees, a tolerably convenient Dwelling House, with a well of excellent Water at the door, two Barns, a Still House and other out Houses, all convenient to the Dwelling House. The whole tract is well watered and the wood land covered with good Timber. Any person inclining to purchase can view the premises before the day of sale. A reasonable credit will be given for a part of the purchase. A good title will be made the purchaser.
DAVID SNIDER, ABRAHAM SNIDER.
December 17, 1802. Exrs.
THE subscriber offers for sale the following property lying in Jefferson County, viz: One Half of a House and Lot, No. — in Charles Town, at present occupied by James Stephenson, situate upon the Main Street, nearly opposite to Henry Haine's Tavern. Also, House and Lot, No. — in said Town, lying immediately adjoining the one, near the spring, superior from its situation to the water, and other conveniences to any lot in said Town, for the erection of a Tan-Yard—Also—A Thirteen Acre Lot adjoining said Town, and lying upon the main road leading from thence to Harper's Ferry. This lot is well enclosed with a good and substantial post and rail fencing, and is well set with clover. The terms of sale will be made advantageous to the purchasers and may be known by applying to the subscriber.
All persons are cautioned from trespassing in any manner upon my enclosure, (as has heretofore been practiced) either by passing or re-passing through my fields, or hunting, fowling or fishing within my possessions, as I am determined to punish such offenders to the utmost rigour of the law.
MATTHEW FRANK.
Hibernian Rest, October 29, 1802.
All persons indebted to the subscriber, either by bond, note or book account, are earnestly requested to make immediate payment, as no longer indulgence can or will be given. M. F.
DOCUMENTS
Accompanying the Communication of the PRESIDENT of the U. STATES, TO BOTH HOUSES of Congress, Made the 15th day of December, 1802.
Extract of a letter from James L. Cathcart, Esq. Consul of the United States of America, at Algiers, to the Secretary of state, dated at Leghorn, July 2d, 1802.
"The king of Sweden has protested the bills drawn by Mr. Tornquist to the amount of two hundred and forty thousand dollars, the sum promised by him to the Bashaw of Tripoli as the price of peace, and that he has resolved to repel the demand for an annuity of 20,000 dollars by force of arms and will send a squadron against Tripoli as soon as he has settled his affairs with Great Britain."
"Many of our merchants and captains dispute the consul's authority, to detain their vessels in port, notwithstanding the national consequences of their capture being fully explained to them. I therefore presume that this point merits the immediate determination of government, and that positive instructions ought to be given to all consuls in the Mediterranean in order that they may know whether they have power to retain the vessels of their nation in port, as the consuls of all other nations have, or whether they are to permit them to sail after being informed of war being declared against us by any of the Barbary States."
Extract from Mr. —'s letter to Mr. Cathcart, dated at Tripoli, from the 15th March to the 30th April, 1802.
"The Bashaw expects the frigate formerly commanded by M'Leod Raiz, and blockaded by the ships of the U. States at Gibraltar, from Tangier, with a cargo of corn, having sent an ambassador to solicit the favor from the emperor of Morocco."
"28th was launched a rebeck of 14 guns which is to be fitted out as a cruiser."
"The Bashaw had taken the opinion of his counsellors in writing relative to the American war; only three were opposed to it. Side Mehomet Raiz, the grand Kaya and another whom I do not know."
"On the arrival of the American frigates before Tripoli, the Bashaw began to reflect on the advice he had received; now the scene is changed. Morad Raiz, the chief promoter of the war is in very low estimation, his companion Raiz Squy has literally drank himself into the other world about a month ago, & M'Leod was in a fair way to follow him but a little recollection made him about liquor some days."

April 23d. It is currently reported, that the Bashaw intends to fit out five cruisers, three quarter gallies, a guering-wich or polacre that returned from a cruise with a prize a few days ago, & a zebec."
April 30th. I have to inform you that two quarter gallies of 18 oars and 4 carriage guns and 4 swivels manned with from 50 to 60 men each, commanded by Raiz Halifa, and the other by Raiz Osma Candisto, are ready to sail upon a cruise."
Extract of a letter from Mr. Cathcart to Mr. Catheart, dated at Tripoli, May 10, 1802.
"On the evening of the 1st instant, the consuls were summoned to the castle, when the Bashaw in the presence of the two Swedish officers stated the treatment he had received from Sweden since the conclusion of Tornquist's treaty, and compared his treatment to them since that period, and ended his observations, by asking if he had not sufficient reason to declare war against that nation, and then solemnly declared that he never intended to enter into another treaty with Sweden. War was to be declared the next day, nevertheless it was postponed to the 5th inst. in hopes that by continuing the negotiation an accommodation would take place, but the admiral would not listen to any terms but those he proposed which was as follows:—The Swedish prisoners to be liberated without ransom—peace to be established without paying any consideration whatever for it as it was before the declaration of war in 1800." The admiral alleged the Bashaw having captured Swedish property to a considerable amount could not possibly have any claim against Sweden.
"I know the Bashaw of Tripoli has made an effort to conclude a treaty with the United States of America through the medium of Algiers and I am very much mistaken, if there are not at this moment other plans under consideration, as several of the Bashaw's adherents endeavor to gain his confidence by suggesting them."
"On the night of the 19th inst. departed two galliots (quarter gallies) to cruise along shore, it is said they are in quest of some American vessels that are at Susa."
Extract of a letter from James Leander Cathcart, Esq. consul of the United States of America at Algiers, to the Secretary of State, dated at Leghorn, 4th July, 1802.
"You will please to observe that the cruisers of Tripoli have been frequently at sea since the war commenced, and thence conceive the danger our merchant ships have been exposed to. From the returns of our consuls you will be informed of the extent of our commerce in this sea, which never was so valuable, as it was at the period and since the Bashaw of Tripoli commenced hostilities. I have seen twenty four sail of American vessels in this port at once last year, two thirds of whom were unarmed. Can the wisdom of government devise no means either to prevent the cruisers of Tripoli from putting to sea, or our merchant ships from passing up the Mediterranean unarmed and without convoy? Is it not possible to prohibit them (for their own sake) from coming past Gibraltar unless armed sufficiently to defend themselves when three or four are together, or under convoy of some of our ships of war."
"The Bashaw of Tripoli seems disposed to enter into a treaty with us, but upon what terms he has not yet declared. Mr. Eaton informs me that a proposition of peace on the part of the Bashaw of Tripoli, came through the Bey of Tunis when it was proposed that the latter should be mediator and guarantee. Mr. Eaton answered that we prefer peace to war when we can obtain it on honorable terms but not otherwise."
From No. 9, Dated at Leghorn, July 12th 1802.
"On the 10th instant, Mr. Appleton and myself endeavored to dissuade the Masters of vessels now in port, from sailing until some of our frigates or those of Sweden arrive to take them under convoy, but without effect, they seem at present, as they ever have seemed, intent upon gain only, without properly appreciating the risk."
(COPY) CIRCULAR.
Algiers, 26th June, 1802.
"This morning arrived a Tripoline corsair, and with her a prize, the Philadelphia brig Franklin, captain Morris, who sailed from Marseilles the 8th inst."
and was captured the 14th inst. adjacent to Carthagena, and another American brig, which was in company got off.
"On the morning of the 21st instant I saw three leagues East of Algiers another Tripoline Cruiser with a brig in her possession standing to the Eastward, which I take to be an American vessel—I am trying on what terms I can obtain the ransom of captain Morris and crew in all nine, and if possible afterwards shall see on what conditions I can get the brig and cargo."
"It is a fact that there are at sea at present six sail of Tripoline cruisers, and it is asserted, that the frigates of the United States and those of Sweden are blockading Tripoli."
Sir, I am, &c.
(Signed)
RICHARD O'BRIEN.
"By comparing this with Mr. Nordeling's letter it would appear, that more Cruisers than the two Gallies are out—but I can hardly believe it possible, that they could evade the diligence of two squadrons, or that they have enterprise to attempt it without any thing but row-boats such as the Gallies."
"Mr. Cathcart, it is reported, heard (but not authenticated by official authority) that Lieutenant Sterrett, in the Enterprise has re-captured a Swede, God send it may be true."
Extract of a letter from Andrew Morris, captain of the brig Franklin, to James Leander Cathcart, Esq. Consul of the United States, &c. &c. dated at Tripoli, July 21, 1802.
I take this early opportunity to inform you of my capture. I sailed with the brig Franklin belonging to Messrs. Sumner and Brown of Philadelphia from Marseilles, with an assorted cargo for the West-Indies on the 8th ultimo, and on the night of the 17th following, then off Cape Palos, was boarded by one of three Tripoline corsairs mounting four carriage and four Swivel guns, that sailed from this place on or about the 20th May. I shall pass over the occurrences of that night, as you are well acquainted with the conduct of these barbarians towards the unfortunate that fall into their hands. They proceeded with the prize to Algiers where we arrived the 26th, and as I conjecture by the representations of Mr. O'Brien, they were obliged to make a hasty retreat on the 27th following, but not without giving me an additional load of chains. What with calms and contrary winds we did not reach Bizerta in the neighborhood of Tunis until the 7th inst. where, after a tarry of five days, we departed, leaving the brig there in charge of their agent, and arrived here on the 10th inst. Through the interference of Mr. Nissen, his Danish Majesty's consul here, I have the liberty of the town, and by a lucky event a Mr. Bu. M c Donough has claimed my two officers and one seaman, and has obtained their release as British subjects—two more that were foreigners which I reported as passengers have likewise been liberated so that they have only myself and three seamen captives. You will readily agree with me that this will lessen the value of the capture to the Bey.
The three galliots are now all in port, they are to sail immediately, it is said Murad Raiz, alias Lisle, is to go in one of them or in a small Italian Polacre of 12 guns.
Extract of a letter from William Eaton, Esq. consul of the United States of America at Tunis, to the secretary of state, dated at Tunis, December 13th, 1801.
"On the twenty eight arrived the Danish Commodore Koefield, and a consul Holch, five days from Leghorn. The evening of the 2d ult. they passed at the American House. As the Commodore had lately been at Tripoli on a negotiation, it was very natural to enquire of him what seemed to him to be the general sentiment of the Tripolines respecting the American War. He said that it was very unpopular, and that the subjects of the Bashaw, chiefly on this account, were ripe for a revolt, they waited for nothing but succour."
"The clamor against the madness and oppression of their chief, say he makes war on his friends to the destruction of their little commerce, takes all the plunder to himself, and in the issue reduces them to starvation and the loss of their friends, without allowing them the wretched consolation to mourn for those friends when slain—he forbade the surviving relations to mourn for Sterrett's death.—They almost unanimously desire the restoration of their rightful sovereign, who is a mild man of peaceable dispositions."
Extract of a letter from William Eaton, Esq. Consul of the United States of America at Algiers, to the Secretary of State, dated at Algiers, the 1st February, 1802.
"The Algerine ministry on the 20th January, proposed to me, that now as the Tripoline ambassador was here, to settle or arrange with Tripoli, the same time alluded that a little money would be required—I answered I had no orders on this subject, and that I was convinced that the United States would never give any—that we had sufficient of the bad faith of Tripoli. I considered this hint or proposition in order to feel my pulse, to know if I had orders or latitudes."
Extract of a letter from William Eaton, Esq. Consul of the United States of America at Tunis, to the Secretary of State, dated at Leghorn, 3d February, 1802.
"It may not be improper to mention here, that Thursday, 17th December, lat. 32, 45, spoke snow Fox, of Boston, from Naples, bound to Messina, with very few men and no guns. The Mediterranean is covered with this kind of adventurers. If individuals will neither have regard to their own safety, nor the general interests of the U. S. should not the government interdict this loose manner of hazarding both, by legal prohibitions to commerce here without convoy? One single merchantman's crew chained at Tripoli, would be of incalculable prejudice to the affairs of the U. S. in that regency."
(To be continued.)
CONGRESS OF THE U. STATES.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Wednesday, Dec. 22.
A message was received from the President of the United States, by Mr. Lewis, his secretary, imparting to the house the information requested respecting the violation, on the part of Spain, of the treaty between the United States and that nation.
The message is as follows: "Gentlemen of the House of Representatives,"
"I now transmit a report from the Secretary of State, with the information requested in your resolution of the 17th inst."
"In making this communication, I deem it proper to observe, that I was led by the regard due to the rights and interests of the United States, and to the just sensibility of the portion of our fellow-citizens, more immediately affected by the irregular proceeding at New-Orleans, to lose not a moment in causing every step to be taken which the occasion claimed from me—being equally aware of the obligation to maintain, in all cases, the rights of the nation, and to employ, for that purpose, those just and honorable means which belong to the character of the United States."
TH: JEFFERSON.
Dec. 22, 1802.
The message is accompanied by letters from our consul at New Orleans—the Proclamation of the Intendant—a letter from the governor of the Mississippi territory to the Secretary of state, enclosing a letter written to the governor of Louisiana—and a letter from the governor of Kentucky to the President.
Thursday, December 23.
The Speaker laid before the House the following letter, and accompanying address.
HON. SIR,
Inclosed you will receive an address, from the convention lately convened at this place for the purpose of forming a constitution and state government for the seventeenth state of United America, and which has been made my duty to inclose to you, to be communicated to the honorable body over which you preside.
With every sentiment of respect, I have the honor to be, Sir, Your most obedient servant, EDWARD TIFFIN.
The hon. the Speaker of the House of Representatives } of the United States.
To the President and both Houses of Congress of the United States.
The CONVENTION of the state of OHIO, duly appreciating the importance of a free and independent state government, and impressed with sentiments of gratitude to the Congress of the United States for the prompt and decisive measures taken at their last session, to enable the people of the North Western Territory to e-
merge from the colonial government, and to assume a rank among the sister states, beg leave to take the earliest opportunity of announcing to you this important event.
On this occasion the convention cannot help expressing their unequivocal approbation of the measures pursued by the present administration of the general government, and of both houses of Congress, in diminishing the public burthens—cultivating peace with all nations, and promoting the happiness and prosperity of our country.
Resolved, That the President of this convention do enclose to the President of the United States, to the President of the Senate, and to the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the United States, the foregoing address.
EDWARD TIFFIN, President of the Convention.
Done in Convention, at Chillicothe, the 27th day of November, 1802.
THOMAS SCOTT, Sec'y.
On motion of Mr. Randolph, the above communication was referred to a select committee of five.
The Speaker laid before the House a letter from Thomas Worthington, enclosing an Ordinance of the Convention of the state of Ohio, and a copy of the Constitution formed by them.
The ordinance accepts the terms offered by Congress with certain modifications, which principally are, that Congress shall allow, an additional portion of land for public schools—and 3 per cent. of the proceeds of all land sold after the 30th of June last, to be laid out in roads within the new state, in which case all lands sold shall be exempt from taxation for five years.
On motion of Mr. Randolph, this communication, with accompanying documents, were referred to the Select committee appointed on the preceding communication from the President of the convention.
LONDON, October 27.
We are sorry to observe that, however unfounded may be the assertions in the article respecting the dispositions of the Swiss, which we yesterday copied from the Moniteur it seems no longer doubtful that the Cantons of Switzerland have found it most prudent to submit to the chief consul. By letters from Paris of the 23d, which are confirmed by advices from Lausanne of the 15th, it appears that the Diet of Schwitz has acceded to the terms contained in general Buonaparte's proclamation—and on the 13th inst. the bodies of confederate troops were ordered to be disbanded, and the newly constituted authorities dissolved. The Helvetic Diet was to return to Berne on the 18th inst. Deputies are to be sent to Paris from Switzerland, to settle the different points at issue.
The Moniteur avows that in the next war the Swiss must fight on the side of the French. That they can remain neutral while their country is a military post of such importance is next to impossible. The Swiss, then, must be forced to espouse the cause the cause of France.—Switzerland thus is rendered as much a part of France as if it were incorporated!!
October 29.—It has been obvious for some time to every one not blinded by prejudice, that the political horizon wears a louring and threatening aspect, and that, from every movement, not only on the continent, but in our own ports ministers cannot, at the present moment, be without their apprehensions, that a rupture may ultimately be unavoidable.
Some, however, endeavor to persuade the public, and we have no doubt of the purity of their motives in doing so, that the bustle in our ports is no more than what has always been usual at the end of the war. The ships put into commission, they say, were never otherwise intended than as ships on the peace establishment. Many of them wanted repairs, and were of course put out of commission and the seamen discharged. They have since been re-commissioned, and as seamen were found to enter very slowly it was found necessary to open houses of rendezvous in different ports, to induce them to do so. There have been eighteen houses of this description opened. It is found, however, that the seamen, who have not yet spent their prize-money, are still unwilling to come forward freely, under the hope of bounties being offered, as during the three last days, only 72 seamen have entered in the vicinity of London.
No one ever doubted that we must keep up a certain number of ships on our peace establishment, nor has any one inferred any thing threatening to the peace of Europe from that circumstance. But the

late bustle has by no means been like the usual proceedings on the re-establishment of peace. The conduct of France has been arrogant and insulting to all the powers of Europe, and the increase of preparation in our ports has kept pace in some measure with the increasing arrogance of our rival.
It has not been usual to hurry off frigates and packets to all our garrisons and possessions at an hour's notice, or to fit out every ship into commission in time of peace with six months provisions, as we have seen lately.
We mean not to assert that a war is unavoidable. We even hope that the preparations for one which are so discernable may be the means of preventing it—but we cannot help thinking that those who would have us believe such a thing impossible, but ill discharge their duty to individuals, whose property may be so much affected by an ill placed confidence in such an opinion.
DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE.
TRENTON, December 20.
The effect produced by the conduct of the two parties in the Legislature at the late sitting, has been, we understand, very favorable to the cause of Federalism. Our accounts from the lower counties are very flattering indeed. The dignified, conciliating conduct of the Federalists has made the most favorable impression on the public mind, while the opposite line pursued by the democratic party, has created the greatest disgust. It is impossible that any other effect than this can result from such measures. The democratic party were offered their choice of public officers—but no, unless the Federalists would give up ALL TO THEM, they resolved not to appoint any! From their obstinacy all the evils we experience, are to be ascribed. No Governor—no Chancellor—no Chief Justice—no Senator—no Congress Election Law!—because the democrats—the twenty-six democrats in the Legislature, would not allow the twenty-six Federalists an equal voice.
NEW-YORK, December 17.
Late from New-Orleans.
Captain Steele of the ship South Carolina, informs us, that a few days before he sailed, a letter from the Governor of the Mississippi Territory had been received by the Government of New-Orleans, requesting an explanation of the infringement of the Spanish and American treaty, by depriving the Americans of a place of deposit on the Mississippi river; and wishing to be informed, whether this measure was to be deemed tantamount to a declaration of war against the United States.
This communication was under deliberation by the Governor and Council of New-Orleans for four days; the substance of their reply was unknown; but, at the breaking up of the Council, it was declared, that American vessels might enter and deposit their cargoes, by giving security to the full value of the cargo, that it should not be removed, until the decision of the Spanish Court could be received. Property, declared to be Spanish, was permitted to an entry.
Great quantities of produce, brought down the Mississippi in slight built boats, had arrived at New-Orleans, and a great deal of it lost in the river, in consequence of their being no place to deposit it.
To shew the hostility and hatred of the Intendant towards the citizens of the U. States, it is sufficient to mention the following fact: A boat loaded with cotton, having come down the Mississippi, by accident was sunk in the river. The cotton was taken up and landed on one of the wharves, till it could be put on board of the ship South Carolina. The Intendant on hearing of it, gave orders for its immediate removal, on pain of its being thrown into the dock.
BALTIMORE, December 29.
It was reported in town yesterday that the great man below had sent for Tom Paine. The circumstances were thus related. Paine returning to Lovel's Hotel, after having perigrinated a long waddling, and being much fatigued, when arrived at his room, saw on his table two decanters, filled, as he thought, the one with brandy, the other with water—he put about a pint of brandy into a bowl and about as much of what he thought water. After drinking he was surprised at the uncommon pleasantness of the water, & on examination discovered that it was gin, being agreeably deceived by the similarity of color. Report says that he expired in fifty minutes. But as the mail of last evening gives no account of what would be Paine's best blunder, we are induced to believe that some wicked
federalist has raised the lie for the sake of grieving his friends here.
Had Paine so died I should have suspected he had read a famous rhyming latin ode of Walter de Mapes, whom the author of the Pursuits of Literature calls the Annacreon of the 11th century.
Mihi sit propositum in-taberna mori Vinum sit appositum morientis ori.
In some good tavern let me ever live And let some tavern bar-room be my grave And when the devil comes I will not grieve, If oh some drops of brandy I can have.
ALEXANDRIA, December 28.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Norfolk, to his friend in Petersburg, dated Dec. 21st, 1802.
"The ship Ann, capt. Lusk, is arrived in Hampton Roads, from Greenock. My letters by her are to the 12th November. The French ambassador had arrived at London some time before she sailed, and all appearances of a war had vanished."
Extract of a letter from an American gentleman at Cape-Francois, to his friend in Philadelphia, dated 3d November.
"On the 14th ult. the negroes made a furious attack upon this place, and carried all the out-posts and drove the French army to the gates of the town. At this moment when we expected our houses would be instantly in flames, a young merchant of the name of Alexander Bowdee, who formerly lived in Philadelphia, threw himself among the negroes, at the head of 80 dragoons and after four different charges entirely dispersed them. The whole army applauded his spirited conduct and the general in chief immediately presented him a sword of honor."
"In fact it was the saving of the Cape, for 12 days the negroes did not appear again, but on the 26th they renewed the attacks and continued it some time, they were now once more repulsed, and have at last retired to some distance. There is every reason to hope, that the town will hold out until the arrival of the troops, which are expected from France. No business of any kind can be done in the present distressing situation of the Cape. General Rochambeau, who is to succeed Le Clerc in the command, is soon expected, when I hope confidence and business will soon revive."
OF NEW-ORLEANS.
Extract of a letter from New-Orleans, dated October 26.
"When I wrote to you last it was generally expected that the governor would resist the measures for depriving the Americans of the right of deposit, but this has not been the case, and the Intendant is left to act as he pleases. He positively refuses to permit American vessels to land their cargoes under any pretext, tho' liberty is granted to American boats to lay along side them and to load for Natchez, but no greater facility is allowed; what is still more insulting and unsufferable, a duty of 6 per cent is exacted on all American produce which has arrived here since the proclamation, with an intimation that this is an indulgence, which, though granted at present, will not be continued. From these circumstances you may figure to yourself the situation in which the inhabitants of the western country will be placed. The fate of the colony is now perfectly decided, official advices having been received by the last packet from the Captain General, and Government is in daily expectation of the arrival of French Commissioners."
Extract of a letter from a respectable citizen of New-Orleans, to his correspondent in this city, dated November 24, 1802.
"The Intendant has shut the port against American vessels—and that American vessels were then loading in the stream from boats, coming down the river from the American settlements, and that there were not vessels enough to take it in."
MARTINSBURG, January 7.
We are authorised to inform the Citizens of Berkeley County, that JAMES CAMPBELL, Esq. and MAGNUS TATE, Esq. will stand a poll at the ensuing election for Representatives in the State Legislature.
STATE OF OHIO.
The people of the NorthWestern Territory have finished the constitution, by which their state assumes the name of Ohio. On the 28th ult. the convention had under consideration the proposition
of congress. The following are the outlines of the constitution of Ohio.
"The general assembly is to consist of a senate and house of representatives, to be chosen by the people, the latter in the ratio of one for every 600; and the former to be in number equal to half the latter; So that our first assembly will consist of 32 representatives and 16 senators. The representatives to be chosen annually; and the senators biennially, in such manner that one half number shall go out every year. A representative must be 25 years of age, a citizen of the United States, and one year a resident of the county for which he is chosen. A senator must be 30 years of age, and have been a citizen of the United States and of his county two years."
"The salaries are as follow: to the governor, not exceeding 1,000 dollars; each judge, 1,000; secretary, 500; auditor, 750; treasurer, 450; members of the general assembly, two dollars per day."
"Our next general assembly will be chosen in January, and meet in March next."
"The governor will hold his office two years, and have power to grant reprieves, &c. except in cases of impeachment; is required to see the laws faithfully executed; may convene the general assembly on special occasion; sign all grants; and, contrary to our territorial plan, has nothing to do with legislation."
"The judicial power is vested in a supreme court, and court of common pleas for each county; three judges to compose each court. The supreme court will have appellate and original jurisdiction in cases at common law and in chancery; the judges of common law pleas, from also the orphan's court, and have jurisdiction in all probate and testamentary matters. The judges are to be appointed by joint ballot of both houses, and to continue in office seven years. The general court to be held once a year in each county, and the court of common pleas as the law directs."
"The auditor, treasurer and secretary are to be chosen by a joint vote of both houses."
"Slavery is not to be admitted—but white people may indent themselves for any term—but blacks cannot for more than one year, except minors, who may indent themselves until the age of 21."
"No person of colour emigrating to this state, can be entitled to suffrage, or to hold any office."
"No person is entitled to suffrage, who does not pay taxes—and as no poll tax is ever to be laid, persons who have no property will not be entitled to suffrage."
THE INTELLIGENCE
Brought by the last arrivals gives us strong reason to suppose that the renewal of open hostility among the great powers is not far distant. Enlightened politicians have been uniformly of opinion, that the late treaty could afford nothing like permanent tranquility to Europe, & now it must be obvious to every person of the smallest discernment that an immediate coalition among the strong powers can alone preserve the WORLD from the fangs of Gallic domination. The attitude in which France stands is truly commanding, Holland, the Netherlands, Spain and Italy, are under her absolute controul. The brave and patriotic Swiss, it is to be feared, have been compelled to submit to her mandates. Switzerland is the key to Germany, and would be of greater service, in a contest with that power, than an army of 50,000 men. From Italy, the Chief Consul can send his legions with perfect ease across the Adriatic Gulph into Turkey, and across the Mediterranean to Egypt. The Emperor of Russia begins to estimate with accuracy the real situation of Europe. He begins to perceive that Austria is not in a condition to pursue conquest, and that any system of policy which should have for its object the diminution of her strength, would, at this time, be unwise in the extreme. The cabinets of St. James and Petersburg appear perfectly to understand one another and the distinguished attention recently paid at the court of the latter, to the Austrian Minister is a good index to their views. It would be certainly wise in Great Britain, Russia and Austria, to interfere efficaciously in favor of Switzerland. This would be a course of conduct equally recommended by policy, and sanctioned by the eternal principles of justice. The conduct of France towards Switzerland must excite the indignation and abhorrence of every virtuous mind. If the strong powers suffer it to pass unnoticed, unless they rouse themselves into determined and vigorous action, they may calculate, at no great
distance of time, on receiving law from the Corsican Chief. With the most ardent spirit of enterprize, and a capacity for command never surpassed if ever equalled, he grasps at the dominion of the world. On an object of less extent he would disdain to fix his attention. It is the only one which he deems worthy of his genius, and he will accomplish it, or perish in the attempt. Is it possible then that the great powers will make no efforts to check his career. It cannot be that they are so blind to their true situation.
Such has been the issue of that boasted revolution which was to give liberty to France, and to ameliorate the condition of the human race. It has terminated in a savage despotism that threatens to set fire to every corner of the world. [Herald.]
The diet of Schwitz no longer exists; the advanced guard of the 27th demi brigade had arrived at Zurich, and one other demi brigade was on its march for Lucern. The diet was dissolved on the 28th of October, in consequence of the last categorical declaration of gen. Rapp, together with the approach of the French troops towards the place of its sitting. It separated against the will of its president, the famous Aloy's Reading, who would have preferred war.
Before closing its session, it published its rising to the inhabitants of the confederate cantons—in this proclamation it says, that they resign their powers into the hands of their constituents, having been checked in their proceedings by a foreign armed force, and by the influence of extraordinary circumstances—that it does not renounce the right guaranteed to the different cantons, by the treaty of Lunneville, it give to Switzerland a suitable constitution—and that it protests against every thing that the inhabitants of Switzerland shall attempt to renounce this right—that is to say, what the Helvetic council, who were to meet at Paris, shall decree, relative to the further constitution of Helvetia.
All the acts of the Helvetic government, since its return to Berne, indicate that it will avoid innovations, and conform strictly to the dispositions of the proclamation of the first consul—it is perhaps also this motive that has engaged it to confirm in their functions the prefect and the other officers of the administration of the canton of Berne, who were nominated and installed under the provisional government.
(N. Y. Morn. Chron.)
Extract of a letter from Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, dated December 17.
"LOGAN, the famous Mingo chief, mentioned by Mr. Jefferson, in his notes, is now at this place, on his way to the seat of Government, with many other chiefs of Indian tribes, from the Wabash and White rivers."
PATTERSON'S OLD MILL.
THE Public are hereby informed, that on the 14th instant, the Subscriber will take possession of his Mill on Tuscarora Creek, about one mile and an half from Martinsburg, well known by the above name; and that, from that time forward, it will be under his own immediate inspection.
He has employed an attentive Miller, who is well acquainted with manufacturing FLOUR. He (the subscriber) will warrant, and stand accountable, for the inspection of all common Flour made at his Mill, and will engage to produce from every hundred bushels of clean merchantable Wheat, weighing sixty pounds per bushel, TWENTY BARRELS of SUPERFINE FLOUR.
Special attention shall be paid to have Grist, brought by customers, well ground.
HUGH V. PATTERSON.
January 7, 1803.
TAKE NOTICE.
THE Subscriber having determined to decline business in this place for some time, requests all those that are indebted to him, to come forward and settle their accounts by the first day of February next—From all that cannot pay off their accounts, notes will be required, without respect to persons.
He has now on hand, A General Assortment of
DRY-GOODS, GROCERIES, &c. Which will be sold unusually cheap for Cash.
JAMES FAULKNER.
January 7, 1803.

TO THE AFFLUENT.
AH, ye! who meet stern winter's frown, Upheeld by Fortune's powerful hand; Who see the chilling snow come down, With all life's comforts at command.
O think of their less happy doom, Whom Poverty's sharp woes assail! No sparkling fire, no cheerful room Revives their cheek, cold, sunk and pale.
Deep howls the wind, the pelting rain Drips through the shelter'd casement fold; While the sad mothers arms contain Her infant shivering in their fold.
In vain they raise the piteous cry, And plead, at hungry nature's call; Their only food a mother's sigh; Their only warmth the tears that fall.
Stretch'd on his miserable bed, The wretched Father sinks in grief; Pale sickness rests upon his head, And only hopes from Death relief.
The Parent's tender mournful eyes Mingle their faint and humid beams, Fresh woes from retrospection rise, Fresh source from mem'ry's fountain streams!
O, Rich! the transports might be thine, To soothe their sufferings into peace! To bid the sun to comfort shine! And Want's oppressive empire cease!
To see the glow of health's return, Reanimate their faded cheek! Life's feeble spark, rekindled burn, And give—What language cannot speak.
On fancy's pinion oft I roam, With pity, partner of my flight, Forget awhile that grief's my own, And taste a soothing, sweet delight;
Forget the many poignant woes, That weigh this drooping form to earth; When restless sorrow hopes repose, 'Scap'd from those ills which gave it birth!
O! ye, embark'd for pleasure's shore, Restrain awhile the fluttering sail! As Pity's call retards the oar, Nor let her plaintive pleadings fail!
From the BALANCE.
ON EDUCATION.
EUROPEAN systems of education should be adopted, in our country, with great caution. Generally they appear to have been designed for the families of the nobility and gentry, rather than for the poorer classes of people. They are adapted to the condition of youth of fortune, who have, in reversion, their thousands a year; and who are entitled by their rank and circumstances to appear at a royal court, or to move in the brilliant circles of fashion. A mode of education that might be proper for youth of this description, would not merely become absurd, but pernicious, to those of the inferior grades. It is a refined species of cruelty to excite and cherish in young minds a taste for splendor of appearance, such as is above their circumstances and beyond their reach; for it renders them a prey to the perpetual corrodings of discontent and fruitless ambition; and places them in the situation of Tantalus , who, as antient fable says, was doomed to suffer the torments of eternal thirst, while the delicious waters, which he was forbidden to drink, were constantly flowing before his eyes and almost within the reach of his parched lips. The gifts of fortune, however dazzling and captivating they may appear, seldom bring with them an uncommon portion of happiness; but they entitle their possessors to a grandeur of appearance, which is both unbecoming and ruinous in people of middling circumstances. Therefore any manner of education that tends to inspire young minds with an ambition for expense and show, incompatible with their condition in life, is tempting them with forbidden fruit, and is sowing in their minds the seeds of wretchedness.
These sentiments apply with peculiar propriety and force to the people of this country. Locally separated from the nations of Europe, by a wide spreading ocean, and distinguished from all the rest of the world, by the structure of their government, it behoves them to form a national character; the foundation of which must be laid in such general modes of education, as are appropriate
to their peculiar circumstances. While, in this country, there are no hereditary ranks, few only of its inhabitants are born to the patrimonial inheritance of such ample fortunes, as lift them above the necessity of a personal attention to some kind of business, and to the rules and maxims of economy. The great body of the youth of our nation have very little other source of dependence for a livelihood and fortune, besides their own industry and prudent management. They should, therefore, be early initiated into the necessary principles of economy, and be taught how to earn and to save property. They should be made to know the value and the use of money. For want of this knowledge, the children of the rich frequently become poor. Nursed in the lap of indolence and totally destitute of economy, their "riches make to themselves wings and fly away;" and they are quickly engulfed in poverty that renders them peculiarly wretched—"Dig they cannot, to beg they are ashamed." For want of this necessary knowledge, the profoundest students, and the most distinguished characters among the Literati are often seen to be the most unskilful and unsuccessful in worldly pursuits. They read the classics and relish their beauties. They number and measure the stars, and call them by their names—but, while their attention has been wholly occupied in these scientific pursuits, they remain ignorant of domestic concerns and the necessary arts of living—and are tenfold more liable to imposition than their illiterate friends, who have been used to the daily traffic and scrambling pursuits of the world. The mode of education proper for our youth, (the families of the very rich excepted,) is such as will embrace objects of solid utility, rather than those of the showy and finical kind.—To stock the country with a numerous race of Gentlemen and Ladies, genteelly educated—inordinately fond of fashionable expense, but without the means of supporting it—too proud to labor, and too poor to be idle—would be extremely fatal to its interest. It is infinitely better to rear up plain, sensible, well-moralised men and women, fraught with the maxims of prudence—who will conform themselves to their circumstances, and neither eat the bread of idleness, nor drink the cup of vanity—who will be qualified to use their parts usefully in society, and to become prudent, industrious husbands, and discreet and diligent wives. Thus, to use the expressions of a sacred writer, the sons of our land "would be as plants grown up in their youth—Its daughters would be as corner stones, polished after the similitude of a palace." And, in his words, it may be added, "Happy is that people, that is in such a case."
It would be easy to draw examples from the famous republics of ancient Greece and Rome—but there is an example to our purpose, in a modern republic. The people of the United Netherlands, after they had shook off the Spanish yoke and become an independent republic, distinguished themselves, for a long time, by their general industry and plain frugal manners. They punished idleness, as a crime against the state. They estimated every thing according to its utility. They honored labor and encouraged useful arts. They even raised a monument to the memory of the man, who taught them how to cure their venas . Every species of extravagance and prodigality met with their marked contempt. With them it was a standing rule, that every family, (extraordinaries excepted,) should live within its income, and the rule was never violated, but at the expense of incurring public disgrace. Thus by the united force of example and education, they continued in their steady industrious habits and frugal manners, from age to age, during the lapse of nearly two centuries—and, rising from small beginnings and gradually vanquishing natural obstacles, that were seemingly unsurmountable, they attained to an astonishing pitch of opulence and power, and, in a manner, banished poverty from their realm—while among their finical neighbors, the French, there were no less than seven millions, who were distressingly poor. Nor was it till after the Dutch had introduced the luxurious manners of their neighbors, that they lost their independent spirit and national character, and became enervated and servile, and were finally made to revolve, as an insignificant satellite, around a superior orb.
SENEX.
GOOD may be done by the bad—but the good alone can be good.
[LAVATER.]
ENGLISH EDUCATION.
THE SUBSCRIBER, who was the founder of the Female Academy in Charles Town, in 1799, and has been engaged in conducting it, at different places, ever since, takes this public method of returning his sincere acknowledgments to all those respectable characters who have patronized his institution. For, although his circumstances were not such, as to render his subsistence dependent on the success of the undertaking; yet, as he had, for some time previous to the erection of the Female Academy , deplored the great neglect which had been exercised towards the fairest workmanship of the lower world, with respect to the cultivation of their Mental Powers, by a proper Education; so, it gave him high satisfaction, to see his fellow citizens appear ready, and solicitous, to remedy that misfortune, when, as they hoped, and supposed, a proper opportunity offered.
In the progress of the business, the subscriber's greatest reward has been, the frequent assurances he has had, of the full satisfaction, which the advancement of his Fair pupils has given to their Parents and Friends; and the pleasing discoveries, which he has witnessed himself, of the capaciousness of the Female mind; and, that the soft sex was as capable of internal, as external endowments.
As the Subscriber intends to make some change in the Institution, the ensuing year, he deems it a necessary duty in him, to make a public notification thereof, that his Friends, who have patronized the Female Institution, may have a proper opportunity to consider what steps they will pursue. In the course of his attention to Female Education, he has been frequently and pressingly solicited, to take Boys also under his care; but, as his publication included Females only, he continually refused to receive Boys, as he had never given any public notice of such an intention.
But he now, hereby, gives that notice; and informs the Public, that he will receive Boys under his care the ensuing year—that he will board eight or ten, but that a few of those most contiguous, must find themselves beds.
The Subscriber does not mean, by this step, arbitrarily to exclude Females, but will receive a few of them also, as boarders, should their Parents or Friends, choose to send them; but he thinks it necessary to inform them, that he expects his Sister will remove her residence another year, and that he shall not have her assistance in the business. Should any Females be sent, he will appropriate a room, separate from the common School-Room, to their use, and make two of his Daughters attend them constantly; one of whom must be submitted to as Tutorefs, and he will attend to, and conduct their studies as formerly, and on every Friday they will be taken down into the common School-Room, to go through a general examination with the Male students: This, it is more than probable, will create an emulation between the two sexes, and be an incentive to diligence.
The Subscriber has employed Mr. Willson, who taught School the present year in the neighbourhood of Capt. Bayler, as an assistant in the Male School; and he (the Subscriber) will divide his time and attention between the two Schools, and direct the studies of both.
The Female boarders will lodge in the dwelling house, and the Males will occupy the room in the Academy where the young Ladies now lodge. Day Scholars of both sexes will be received, provided they come from places of good repute, and make a clean and decent appearance. The terms will be as formerly, and the course of Education the same; except, that in the Male School, some branches of the Mathematics will be taught.
Punctuality in the quarterly payments, at the beginning of each quarter, will be expected; and if furnished with money for the purpose, the Subscriber will purchase the necessary books, &c. for the students. The Male School will open on the first of February; the Female School on the first of April; but I wish all those who intend to send, to enter their children immediately, that books may be procured for them in time, and other necessary preparations be made.
CHRISTOPHER COLLINS. Mount-Zoar, December 30, 1802.
CAME to the Plantation of the subscriber, an Etray Mule BULL, without crop or brand, one year old last spring. Appraised to Six Dollars. The owner is requested to prove property, pay charges and take him away.
JOSIAH FLAGG. December 31, 1802.
To the Inhabitants of Berkeley County. FELLOW-CITIZENS,
BEING frequently solicited by a number of respectable Gentlemen to come forward as a Candidate to represent you in the General Assembly of this Commonwealth, this is therefore to inform you that I have at last got my own consent, not only to enlarge the field of your choice, but if elected, to serve you faithfully, according to my best judgment and ability. I will add, fellow-citizens, that I have lived amongst you nearly thirteen years, and in the course of that time, I have been endeavoring to learn the political situation of our common country, and have established for myself a place of residence in Berkeley County, where it is probable I may pass the balance of my days; it is therefore natural to suppose that my own interest, will lead me upon all occasions, to promote your welfare in general, as a body politic, of which body myself and family forms a part.—I will further add, that there may be a number of persons who vote for measures and not for men, that may wish to know my political sentiments; in order to give them that information, I do declare myself to be a real republican, a true friend to the constitution of the United States, and an approver of the present administration of the general government.
With sentiments of esteem, I leave you to judge, and chuse for yourselves. JOEL WARD. Mill-Creek, December 26, 1802.
WILL be offered for Sale at Public Vendue on Tuesday the 18th of January next, at the late dwelling house of Joseph Park, dec'd
HORSES, COWS, SHEEP, HOGS, a good WAGGON and Geers, Farming Utensils of every description, Beds, Chests of Drawers, Desk, Book Case, Tables, Chairs, and other Household Furniture, a Weavers Loom and Tackling, a quantity of Corn, and other Grain, Hay, &c. also grain in the ground, with a number of other articles too numerous to mention. The sale will begin at 8 o'clock, where due attendance and a long credit will be given.
ANN PARK, Admx. JOHN PARK, Wm. WILSON, Admrs. December 31, 1802.
ALL persons indebted to the subscriber by bond, note, or book account, are requested to come forward and settle up their respective dues, as he intends to leave Martinsburg in a short time.—Persons indebted for the services of his Stud horse Young Snap, will also please discharge the same immediately.
ABRAHAM GORRELL. Martinsburg, December 31, 1802.
STRAYED from the Commons of Martinsburg on Saturday the 25th inst. a Sorrel Horse, between 14 and 15 hands high, five years old last spring, has a small white stripe extending from the forehead down his nose, both hind feet white up to the ham, has been lately very short dock'd, his tail not yet well, has a small sore on his back occasioned by the saddle, shod before, has no shoes behind, and is a natural trotter.—Three Dollars Reward and reasonable charges will be given for returning the said horse, if strayed, to Mr. Moses Collins, or to the subscriber. If stolen, and the thief convicted, Ten Dollars.
SAMUEL PERRY. Martinsburg, December 31, 1802.
CAUTION.
THE subscriber some time since sold two LOTS of LAND to William Rector—the one containing 34 and the other 15 Acres, lying on the waters of Sleepy Creek, Berkeley County, and gave his penal bond to make a good title—and said Rector having sold these Lots to Barnett Lee, and assigned my bond to him, to which Lee the subscriber has made a good title, but the said Lee refusing to give up my bond, I do therefore caution the public from taking any further assignments on the same, as it is now void and of no effect.
JOHN FROSHOUR. Berkeley County, } December 31, 1802. }
MARTINSBURG, Berkeley County, Printed and published by JOHN ALBURTIS.