Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer (Martinsburg, Va.), 1804-02-24 00:00:00

Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer.
[No. 48 of Volume V.]
FRIDAY, February 24, 1804.
[Whole No. 256.]
Three Volumes of the DOMESTIC ENCYCLOPEDIA, are received and ready for delivery to Subscribers at the Intelligencer Office.
The subscriber has just received a large quantity of well-assorted
CASTINGS, OF SUPERIOR QUALITY.
Which will be sold on moderate terms. WILLIAM RIDDLE. Martinsburg, February 17, 1804.
Carriage of Flour.
FLOUR will be carried from the mouth of Opeckon to George-Town, for One Dollar per Barrel, clear of all charges, when the water will admit a Boat to pass carrying 100 Barrels. The money to be paid when the flour is deli- vered.
JAMES FORMAN. Berkeley County, February 17, 1804.
FOUND trespassing on the subscri- ber's plantation, four stray HOGS, two of them spotted Barrows, and two Sows, all of them supposed to be two years old, marked with a swallow fork in each ear, and an underbit out of the left ear—Appraised to nine dollars—The owner is desired to prove property, pay charges and take them away.
ZEPHANIAH BELL. Berkeley County, February 17, 1804.
FOR SALE, or BARTER.
THAT beautiful and much admired Property on Sams Creek, Frede- rick County, Maryland, 7 miles from Liberty Town and 22 from Baltimore; a noted Stand for Store and Tavern, hav- ing the advantage of several public Roads, leading from different parts, which in- tersect near to said place; the Dwelling House is Stone, lately built and finished in the best manner, which is large and commodious, with a Kitchen and two good Cellars; there are a new Store- House of Stone, Meat-House, Stable, &c. with other buildings that add to its accommodation.—This Property, toge- ther with a well assorted Stock of Dry Goods and Groceries, will be sold on a credit of one and two years the purchaser giving bond with approved security; this Property is worthy the attention of any gentleman wishing to embark in the a- bove business; there is also a young Apple Orchard, and a few large bearing Apple Trees. For further particulars ap- ply to the subscriber living on the premi- ses.
THOMAS BURK.
February 17, 1804.
THE subscriber respectfully ac- quaints his friends and the public, that he has re-commenced the Saddling and Harness Making Business at his place at the head of Dry-Run, half a mile from Mr. Aaron Faris' and four and an half from Martinsburg, where he will thank- fully receive any commands in the above line, which he pledges himself to execute in the best manner, at a moderate price, and on the shortest notice.
PETER SNOUDEEL.
February 17, 1804.
TAKE NOTICE.
ALL persons that stand indebted to the subscriber are requested to some forward, and discharge their notes or accounts immediately, as it is out of his power to give longer indulgence than the first of March next.
The subscriber has now on hand
A General Assortment of
Dry-Goods and Groceries,
Which will be sold on the lowest terms for CASH or COUNTRY PRODUCE.
JAMES FAULKNER.
Martinsburg, February 10, 1804.
FIFTEEN DOLLARS REWARD.
STOLEN on Sunday night the 29th of January last, from the White House, on the main road leading from Winches- ter to Charles-Town, Jefferson County, Virginia, 16 miles from the former and 6 from the latter, a BAY HORSE, nearly 16 hands high, but low in flesh, 4 years old the last of May next, switch tail, not shod, has no perceivable flesh mark, only a feather on each hip about 3 inches long, and a black streak down his back but not very plain any further than his rump. Whoever returns the Thief and Horse to the subscriber, at the White House, shall have the above reward if taken within the county, and if out of it 20 dollars, or 5 dollars for the Horse only.
GEORGE SMITH.
February 10, 1804.
ESTRAY COLT.
STRAYED from the subscriber on the 31st day of January last, a black mare colt, one year old next spring, no marks recollected except one hind hoof white, and some white hairs below the foot-lock; it is not certain whether she has a star or not, but if any it is a very small one. She was seen in Martinsburg on Saturday last, and it is thought fol- lowed some person from thence. Any person bringing said Colt home, or giv- ing such information that the subscriber can get her again, shall be liberally re- warded.
CYRUS FARR.
Berkeley County, 4 1-2 miles from Martinsburg, near the head of Dry-Run, February 10, 1804.
THE public are hereby cautioned against taking an assignment on a note given by the subscriber to Conrad Frye, of the town of Martinsburg, for the sum of nineteen dollars, payable the 1st of December, 1804—given for a horse purchased some time since, which said horse could be of no service to the sub- scriber, or any other person, and was known to be useless by the said Frye, when he disposed of him.
JACOB SHAFER.
Berkeley County, February 10, 1804.
A MILLER WANTED.
THE subscriber wishes to employ an active industrious Man without a family, who is well acquainted with the Milling Business, and can come well re- commended; to such a person liberal wages will be given by the subscriber, liv- ing in Charles-Town, Jefferson County. THOMAS BRACKENRIDGE. February 10, 1804.
Fresh Goods.
The subscriber has just received and is now opening a very handsome assortment of
GOODS,
Suitable for the present and approaching season, which he will sell on very mod- erate terms.
JEREMIAH EVANS.
Martinsburg, February 10, 1804.
THE HISTORY
OF THE LOVELY BUT UNFORTUNATE MADAME LAVERGNE. Wife of the Governor of the Fort of Long- wy, in the department of the Moselle. Taken from M. Du Broca's Anecdotes of the conspicuous Female Charac- ters who suffered from the Re- volution in France.
"The beautiful and accomplished Ma- dame Lavergne had been married but a short time to M. Lavergne, Governor of Longwy, when that town surrendered to the Prussians; but in two months af- terwards was retaken by the French, and the Governor arrested, and sent Prison- er to Paris, without being permitted to enjoy the society of his amiable wife. Though M. Lavergne was at that time upwards of sixty, and Madame had scarce- ly attained a third of that age yet the
sweetness of his disposition, and the superiority of his abilities, had excited in her bosom the liveliest tenderness and esteem and she determined not only to follow him to the capitol, but to exert every faculty she possessed to obtain the preservation of his life.
"The dreadful epoch of the Revolu- tion had already arrived, when the scaf- fold was daily reeking with the blood of those victims whom savage cruelty had unjustly slain, and M. Lavergne hourly expected his would augment the sangui- nary stream! The horrors of a prison, and the damps of a dungeon, soon pro- duced the most alarming effects on his health; yet his amiable wife considered it as a fortunate circumstance, conceiv- ing they would not bring him to trial in so debilitated a state. A perilous dis- ease, she imagined, would prove a pre- sent safeguard, and time and exertion bring the wished for relief! Vain expec- tation; his name appeared on the list from which no appeal could save him, and the ill-fated sufferer was doomed to attend!
"Madame Lavergne was no sooner made acquainted with this decision, than she presented herself before the Com- mittee of general safety. With a coun- tenance expressive of the anguish of her feelings, and her eyes streaming with apprehensive tears she demanded that her husband's trial should be delayed un- til he had regained his faculties by a restoration of health; assuring them he was not in a state to confront his accu- sers, as disease had impaired his reason as much as his strength.
"Imagine, Oh! citizens," said the agonizing wife of Lavergne "such an unfortunate being as I have described, dragged before a tribunal that decides upon life and death! whilst reason a- bandons him, can he understand the charges alleged against him? Or can he have power to declare his innocence, whose bodily sufferings are now threat- ening to terminate his life? Will you Oh Citizens of France, call a man to trial while in a phrensy of delirium? Will you summon him who, perhaps at this moment is expiring on the bed of pain, to hear that irrevocable sentence which admits no medium between liberty and the scaffold? And if you unite hu- manity and justice can you suffer an old man"—At these words every eye was turned upon Madame Lavergne, whose youth & beauty, contrasted with the idea of an aged and infirm husband, gave rise to very different emotions in the breast of the members of the committee, from those which she so eloquently endeav- ored to inspire; and they interrupted her speech with the most indecent jests, and the coarsest of raillery. One of the members, with a scornful smile, assur- ed her, that young and handsome as she was it would not be so difficult as she ap- peared to imagine, to find means of con- solation for the loss of a husband, who in the common course of nature had com- pletely lived his time—another of them equally brutal, & still more ferocious, add- ed, that the fervor with which she pleaded the cause of her husband, was unnatural excess, and therefore the Committee could not attend to her petition.
"Horror, indignation and despair, took possession of the unfortunate Ma- dame Lavergne's soul. She heard the purest and most exalted affection for one of the worthiest men, condemned and vilified as a degrading appetite! She had been wantonly insulted, whilst demand- ing justice by the administrators of the law; and she rushed in silence from those inhuman monsters, to hide the a- gony that almost burst her heart.
"One ray of hope still rose to chase the gloom of deep despondency away. Dumas, one of the judges of the tribu- nal, she had known in former times; him, therefore, she resolved to seek, and in spite of the antipathy his present actions had inspired, implore him to let the trial be delayed. In all the agony of increasing apprehension, she threw herself at this inexorable monster's feet used all the arguments suggested by af- fection, only to have the fatal hour de- layed. Dumas replied coldly, that it did not belong to him to grant the favor she solicited; neither should he chuse to make such a request of the tribunal; and then, increasing the bitterness of disappointment by the insolence of sur-
pass, he inquired whether it was so great a misfortune to be delivered from a troublesome husband of sixty, whose death would leave her at liberty to em- ploy her youthful charms more usefully to the state?
"Such a reiteration of insult roused the unfortunate wife of Lavergne to dis- peration. She shrieked with anguish too insupportable to bear; and rising from the posture of supplication, she ex- tended her out-stretched arms to heaven and in a phrenzied voice, exclaimed, "Just God! will not the crimes of these atrocious men awake thy vengeance? Monster!" she cried addressing herself to Dumas, "I no longer want thy aid; no longer will I deign to supplicate thy pity! away to the tribunal; there will I also appear; then shall it be known, whe- ther I deserve the outrages thou and thy base associates have heaped upon my head!"
"From the presence of the odious Dumas and with a fixed determination to quit a life that was now become hate- ful to her, Madame Lavergne repaired to the hall of the tribunal, and mixing with the motley crowd, waited impatient- ly for the trial. The barbarous proceed- ings of the day begins, and the unfortu- nate Lavergne is called! The jailors con- vey him thither on a matras, and a few trifling questions are proposed, to which with difficulty he replies, when the mock trial closes, and the ill-fated Governor is doomed to die!
"Scarcely had the sentence passed the Judge's lips when Madame Lavergne cried with a loud voice Vive la Roi! In vain the surrounding multitude endeav- oured to prevent the sound; for the more they tried to deaden its extension, the more vehement her cries; and she continued exclaiming Vive la Roi until the guard forced her away.
"So great had been the interest which the distress of this amiable young woman had excited that she was followed to the place of confinement by a numerous th- rong, who anxiously endeavoured to avert the fate which awaited her by an attempt to drown her cries.
"When the public accuser interro- gated her upon the motives of her extraor- dinary conduct, she informed him, she was not actuated either by revenge or dispair but by the loyalty which was root- ed in her heart. "I adore," cried she "the system that you have destroyed; and I expect no mercy from you, for I am your enemy. I abhor your repub- lic, and will persist in the confession I have publicly made as long as I live."
"To such a declaration no reply was made;—but Madame Lavergne's name was instantly added to the suspected list, and in a few minutes she was brought be- fore the tribunal, where she again utter- ed her own condemnation and was de- creed to die. From that instant the agi- tation of her spirits subsided; serenity appeared to have repossessed her mind and her beautiful countenance announce- ed the peace and comfort of her soul.
"On the day of execution, Madame Lavergne first ascended the fatal cart, and requested that she might be placed in a position to view her husband's face; that unfortunate husband had fallen into a swoon and lay extended upon a truss of straw without the slightest appearance of life. The motion of the cart had loosen- ed the bosom of his shirt, and exposed his breast to the scorching rays of a ver- tical sun, which the amiable wife per- ceiving, entreated the executioner to take a pin from her handkerchief, and unite his shirt.—Madame Lavergne's attention was never for one moment di- rected from the object of her tenderness; and perceiving by the change of his coun- tenance that his senses revived, in soft accents she pronounced his name. At the sound of that voice, whose melody had so long been a stranger to his ears, he raised his eyes, and fixed them on the object of his love, with a look expressive of alarm and tenderness.—"Do not be alarmed," said she, "it was your faith- ful wife who called. We could not live, but we shall die together!" The agitated Lavergne burst into tears of gratitude; and his oppressed heart poured forth its sore sensations into that bosom which shared all its sorrows; and though the tyrant would fain have divided them, 'twas death that joined them in a better life!

   STATE OF VIRGINIA.   A general state of the Commonwealth's Revenue for the year 1802.   D. C.     Nett amount of tax on land, lots and other property as per state thereof, 266,849 75   Do. surplus on tobacco exported as per state, 13,485 47   Do. tax on law process, &c. 2,846 10   Do. register's fees, 2,099 97   285,281 29   Dollars   Amount of expenditure charged on the revenue for 1802, 319,237 10  
Dollars 33,955 81  SAMUEL SHEPARD, Aud. Auditor's Office, Nov. 30th, 1802. N. B. In addition to the above, it was necessary to appropriate 10,000 dollars at the commencement of the session, which was found still deficient in a considerable amount.
Appropriations for the year ending the 30th September, 1804.
   Expenses of the General Assembly, 43,000   Officers of Government, 67,000   Officers of Militia, 4,800   Expenses incurred in criminal prosecutions 30,000   Expenses of guards, 8,000   Slaves Executed, 5,000   Slaves Transported, 4,000   Expense of Representation to Congress, 100   Lunatic Hospital, 7,000   Commissioners of the Revenue, 14,000   Pensioners, 7,500   Expense of removing criminals to the Penitentiary, & their confinement there, 8,500   Public Guard in the city of Richmond, 16,500   To John Moncure, sheriff of Stafford, for conveying a criminal to the Penitentiary, 26 15   Public Warehouses, including the excess of expenditures of last year, 5,000   Clerks of the District Courts, 1,850   Interest on the Public Debt, 15,000   Artificer's pay, materials and other expenses in carrying on the manufactory of arms, 50,000   Completing the manufactory of arms, including the excess of expenditures beyond the appropriations of last year, 16,000   For collecting and preserving public ordnance, 1,000   Expenses of opening the road from the head navigation of James to Kanawha river, in addition to the appropriation heretofore made, 2,000   Furnishing the officers with the public laws, 4,500   Amount of the debts due the representatives of Robert Tucker, with interest until the 28th of Dec. 1790, including the sum appropriated last year which remains unexpended, 17,850 96   Amount of a decree rendered in the court of appeals against the commonwealth, on behalf of the representatives of Caron de Beaumarchais, deducting 3,803 dollars, already discounted at the treasury, including interest from the time the said decree was rendered, 36,655   Expense of election of a president and vice president of the United States, 1,000   Amount paid on behalf of the commonwealth, by Mr. James Monroe, to M. Honhon, of Paris, on account of the statue of Gen. Washington, including interest, 500   Completing the Penitentiary, including the work already done and not paid, 3,000   Expense of senatorial elections, 100   For the Appomattox company, 750   For deficiencies of appropriations of last year, 10,000   For raw materials at the Penitentiary last year, 2,000   For erecting a Hospital in Richmond, 1,000   And for contingent expenses of government, 12,000   Whole amount of appropriations necessary, 397,638  
TO THE PEOPLE of the UNITED STATES.
FELLOW CITIZENS,
THE American Convention for promoting the Abolition of Slavery, and improving the Condition of the African race, assembled for the purpose of deliberation upon such matters as relate to the design of their institution, believe it their duty to address you at this time: not with a view to descend upon the horrors of slavery, or its incompatibility with sound policy, with justice, with morality, and with the spirit and doctrines of Christianity: for besides that the circumscribed nature of such an address necessarily precludes lengthy animadversion, these are topics, which have been so repeatedly and ably discussed, as to leave little room for additional argument or new illustration. The feelings and the judgement have been often addressed with all the strength of reason and the powers of eloquence, and although prejudice may blind the eyes of some, and avarice close the avenues of sensibility in others, we derive consolation from the assurance, that the wise and the good, the liberal and the considerate of all classes of the community, lament the existence of slavery, and consider it as a dark stain in the annals of our country. We do not even hesitate to believe, that many who hold slaves by demise, acknowledge the injustice of the tenure; but perplexed in the contemplation of the embarrassment in which they find themselves, they are ready to exclaim, "What shall be done with them?" We would willingly include these among the number of our friends, and intreat them to unite in the removal of an evil so justly and almost universally deplored.
A principal object of our concern, is to rouse the attention of the publick to the continued—may we not say—increasing necessity of exertion. We fear many have taken up an idea, that there is less occasion now than formerly, for active zeal in promoting the cause of the oppressed African; but when it is remembered that there are about nine hundred thousand slaves in our country! that hundreds of vessels do annually sail from our shores to traffic in the blood of our fellow men! and that the abominable practice of kidnapping is carried on to an alarming extent! surely it will not be thought a time for supineness and neglect. Ought not rather every faculty of the mind to be awakened? and in a matter wherein the reputation and prosperity of these United States are so deeply involved, is it possible that any can remain as indifferent and idle spectators?
The gross and violent outrages committed by a horde of kidnappers, call aloud for redress. We have reason to believe, there is a complete chain of them along our sea coast, from Georgia to Maine. Like the vulture, soaring in apparent indifference, while watching for his prey, these shameless men, disguised in the habiliments of gentlemen, haunt public places, and at night seize and carry off the victims of their avarice. The Convention are informed of some of their insidious manœuvres. They generally have vessels moored in small rivers and creeks, and after stealing the unprotected, they decoy by stratagem and allure by specious offers of gain, such free persons of colour as they find susceptible of delusion. Others residing near the seacoast, are continually purchasing slaves in the middle states, to sell at an advanced price to their competitors in infamy. For the victims of this shocking business, they find a ready market among the southern planters. The design of this detail must be obvious: It is to excite the vigilance of every friend to humanity and to virtue, in the detection and punishment of these monsters in the shape of men.
To complain of injustice, or petition for redress of grievances, cannot be mistaken for rebellion against the laws of our country. We lament therefore the existence of statutes in the state of North Carolina, prohibiting individuals the privilege of doing justice to the unfortunate slave, and to their own feelings, by setting him at liberty; and we learn with the deepest regret, that the state of South Carolina has recently repealed the law prohibiting the importation of slaves from Africa into that state. Such appears to be the melancholy fact; but we cannot restrain the involuntary question—Is this possible? Is the measure of iniquity not yet full? Is there no point at which you will stop? Or was it necessary to add this one step, to complete the climax of folly, cruelty, and desperation? Oh legislators! we beseech you to reflect, before you increase the evils which already surround you in gloomy and frightful perspective!
Beholding with anxiety the increase rather than diminution of slavery and its dreadful concomitants, we earnestly request the zealous co-operation of every friend to justice and every lover of his country. It is an honorable, it is a virtuous and a humane cause in which we have embarked. Much good has already been effected, but much remains to be done; and, under the Divine blessing, may we not confidently hope, that in proportion to the sincerity of our motives, and the temperate, firm, and persevering constancy of our exertions, will be our success, and peaceful reward. Those who live contiguous to the seaports, in particular, we wish may be stimulated to vigilance, that none of those shameful acts of atrocity adverted to, may elude deserved punishment; and our fellow citizens of the eastern states are respectfully invited to pay attention to the clandestine traffick in slaves carried on in some of their ports. Such daring infractions of the laws of our country require prompt and decisive measures.
Many aspersions have been cast upon the advocates of the freedom of the blacks, by malicious or interested men; but conscious of the rectitude of our intentions, and the disinterestedness of our endeavors, we hope not to be intimidated by censure from performing the part assigned to us. We frankly own, that it is our wish to promote a general emancipation; and in doing this, it is our belief that we essentially promote the true interests of the state: Although many inconveniences may result from a general liberation of the People of Colour; yet those which flow from their continuance in slavery, must be infinitely greater and are every day increasing. It is, therefore, in our estimation desirable that this object should be brought about with as much speed as a prudent regard to existing circumstances, and the safety of the country will admit: But in all our endeavors for its accomplishment, we hope to move with care and circumspection. We pointedly disavow the most distant intention to contravene any existing law of the states collectively or separately—We will not knowingly infringe upon the nominal rights of property, although those rights may not be traced to our statute-books; and while we desire to be supported in our endeavours to defend the cause of the oppressed, we hope that discretion and moderation will characterise all our proceedings. We feel with others the common frailties of humanity; and, therefore cannot expect an exemption from error. The best intentions are sometimes inadvertently led astray; a lively zeal in a good cause may occasionally overleap the bounds of discretion: although therefore individuals may in some instances have suffered their zeal to exceed knowledge, yet we repeat, that the line of conduct which we approve, and which is consonant with the spirit and design of our institutions, is in strict conformity with a due submission to existing laws, and to the legal claims of our fellow citizens. On this ground we think we have a just claim to the countenance and support of all liberal minds—of all who delight in the real prosperity of their country, and in the multiplication of human happiness.
We conclude in the expression of a hope that the Supreme Disposer of events, will prosper our labours in this work of justice, and hasten the day, when liberty shall be proclaimed to the captive, and this land of boasted freedom and independence be relieved from the opprobrium which the sufferings of the oppressed African now cast upon it.
By order of the Convention,  MATTHEW FRANKLIN, Pres. ATTEST,  OTHNIEL ALSOP, Sec'y. Philadelphia, January 13, 1804.
By an arrival at New-York, on Sunday the 12th inst. (February) of the ship Halcyon , in 63 days from London, we are put in possession of London papers to the 2d December, from which is extracted the following articles.
[Phil. Gaz.] The invading enemy was still daily expected, and every dispatch brought additional news respecting the forward state of their preparations. The gun boat flotilla at Boulogne is particularly mentioned as being frequently exercised in the outer harbour.
A postscript to Lloyd's Evening Post of December 2d, states, that by accounts from Flushing, there were 40 gun boats ready for sea, many more daily expected from Holland; 5000 troops completely ready, and full of eagerness and ardour to embark. Bonaparte, it is added, had been in Holland, and was inces-
santly occupied in the inspection of the armaments to be employed in the expedition.
A private letter from the Hague of the 15th of November, says "General Victor yesterday informed the Directory, that within 24 hours, he must have 500,000 florins, on account of the pay due to the French troops encamped between Utrecht and Amersfort, and in North Holland; and that if the money was not paid before 11 o'clock this day, he would order the troops to march to Amsterdam, there to pay themselves in the bank. Couriers were immediately dispatched to Amsterdam and Rotterdam; and several rich Jews, and other wealthy individuals were invited to wait upon our Minister of Finance, to consult about raising the money. Much anxiety and doubt prevailed. At length at two o'clock this morning, 350,000 florins, were produced, as report says, at an interest of nearly 25 per cent. which, with the 150,000 florins in the National Treasury, made up the sum demanded by Bonaparte's armed Proconsul. Four waggons loaded with this money, or, as some think, with only a part of it, went away this morning at ten o'clock, under the escort of a party of French hussars. They took the road for Utrecht. The pay of our own army is three months in arrear."
In the house of commons, November 30, the chancellor of the exchequer obtained leave to bring in a bill, restraining the Bank from making payments in specie. In the debate on this motion, the secreting of circulating specie was particularly mentioned; as also the want of confidence evinced by many persons who were in the habit of hoarding all the coin that fell in their hands. Mr. Jerye observed that "if this private hoarding was persisted in, many persons in the banking line would not be enabled to pay the fractional part of the drafts on them." That "the conduct of these hoarders was shameful and despicable, as it evinced a want of faith in the public security, and was highly derogatory to the interests of the country."
The following sums were voted the same day for the Navy service: For 100,000 seamen 18 lunar months, 2,504,000 For victualing the same 2,417,000 For wear and tear of ships 3,900,000 For ordnance of the sea service 326,000
Mr. Secretary York gave notice to the house of his intention to move for leave to bring in a bill for continuing the suspension of the Habeas Corpus act in Ireland, as for continuing the Bill for the suppression of Rebellion in that part of the United Kingdom.
CONGRESS of the U. STATES. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
February 9.
Mr. Thomas laid on the table the following resolution:
Resolved, That a committee be appointed to join with such committee as the Senate may appoint on their part to consider and report, what business is necessary to be done by Congress in the present session, and when it may be expedient to close the same.
A message was received from the Senate informing the house that they had receded from their first amendment to the bill entitled an act giving effect to the laws of the United States within the territories ceded to the United States by the treaty of the 30th of April 1803, between the United States and the French Republic; and for other purposes, so far as to agree to the modification and amendment proposed by the joint committee of conference; but that they disagreed to the further amendment proposed by the house, extending the right of registering vessels to all the inhabitants of Louisiana on the 30th April last.
February 15.
The House agreed to the modification of the amendments to the bill for carrying into effect the laws of the United States in Louisiana, as agreed to by the Senate.
Previously to the vote of agreement Mr. Nicholson stated that by such agreement, all provision for registering vessels, whether owned by citizens of the United States or inhabitants of Louisiana, would be waved; and that that subject was before the Senate in another shape. The bill consequently passed.
Mr. Nicholson presented a memorial signed by Thomas Tingeo, Robert Brent, Thomas Hertey, and Augustus B. Woodward, in behalf of themselves and others, subscribers and members of the association in the city of Washington, for the erection of a theatre, praying for an act of incorporation.

WASHINGTON, February 8. Extract of a letter from a gentleman residing in Concord, N. Carolina, dated January 25, 1804.
"DEAR SIR, Your letter of the 19th ult. came safe to hand and agreeable to your request, will give you such information as I am in possession of, on the subject of the gold mine. Its discovery was made early in the month of July, 1803, by a small son of Mr. Reed, who was diverting himself in shooting small fish with a bow and arrow. He discovered a piece near the size of the one inclosed, at the bottom of the creek, and immediately shewed it to his father. The face of the country in the neighborhood of this place is for the most part very uneven; soil barren and rocky. The bed of the creek where the gold has as yet been found is composed of perpendicular strata, of rock running N. E. and S. W.—in the chinks of which, intermixed with sand, the gold is found. The flint and blue-colored rock prevail—Another kind is found irregularly interspersed, perfectly black, and incrusted with a substance resembling soot. Another substance, resembling a cement made of tar and sand, is found. This, sir, is as near a description as I can give of the bed of the creek where the gold is found.
The large mass you mention, lost about 15 percent. Smaller masses loose from 2 to 5 per cent.
The inclosed piece will give you a more correct idea of the gold in its natural state, than any description which I can give. The total amount found is estimated to be worth between twelve and fifteen thousand dollars.
MARTINSBURG, February 24.
Married on Tuesday last, Mr. JACOB RUSH, of Berkeley County, to Miss POLLY STIPP, of Jefferson.
Died—On the evening of Saturday last, the 19th inst. at his house on Dry Run, in the prime of life, MATTHEW KING, of a short but very acute disease, which he bore with Christian patience and fortitude:—During his short, but useful life, Mr. King discharged the duties of a virtuous, sober, and industrious citizen; of a very dutiful son; of a most affectionate and tender husband; and of a kind and provident parent—and died lamented by all his acquaintance. "An honest man's the noblest work of God."
Also, in this town, SARYANN GRAHAM, aged one year and ten months, youngest daughter of Mr. Edmund Graham.
"Fair sky the flower, and soft the vernal air; Elate with hope, we deem'd no tempest nigh; When lo, a whirlwind's instantaneous gust, Lest all its beauties withering in the dust."
The long period of time which has elapsed since any arrivals from Britain, has raised the anxiety of almost every person to the most eager suspense.—Perhaps there never was a period since the revolutionary war, more important to the citizens of this country, than the present. The fate of the empire of Britain whatever it may be, must operate a change upon the fortune of this country: the consequences of which, it is impossible to predict.—Were England and her colonies to fall prostrate before the conquering arms of the Corsican general, there doubtless would flow a considerable degree of wealth into the United States. Britons of every description, Nobles, Merchants, Manufacturers, and Artists, would seek an asylum on this side of the Atlantic, and hasten to partake of those liberties, and rights, of which, they had been deprived by the usurping hand of ambitious tyranny.—But along with this wealth and crowd of foreigners, the vices and habits of courtly subjects would also be imported. Our towns and cities would be filled with pensioned Peers gartered Baronets, and an indolent and helpless tribe of Clergy, unfit to work, and from habit and pride unable to bend to the humble manners of Republicans.—The same adventurous and unbounded ambition, which directed Bonaparte against the crown of Britain, would probably direct his arms against the Government of the United States: and altho' his endeavors might finally be frustrated, yet the commotion and bloodshed which inevitably would follow, would entail upon our citizens, calamities and miseries, which every prudent character should wish were prevented.
DUEL. —An affair of honor has been decided, in S. Carolina, between the Hon. J. Rutledge, late member of Congress, and Dr. Centre, of Rhode Island, recently from Europe. Dr. Centre fell the first fire, being shot through both legs above the knees. Mr. Rutledge was slightly wounded in the abdomen. Dr. Centre two days after the encounter, died of his wounds. The occasion of this rupture is said to be not of a political nature.
A treaty has lately been concluded between the United States and the Eel River, Wyandot, Piankashaw, Kaskaskia Kichapoc nations of Indians. By this treaty the Indians "relinquish and confirm to the United States, the privilege and right of locating these several tracts of Land of one mile square each, on the road leading from Vincennes to Kaskaskia: and also one other tract of Land of one mile square, on the road leading from Vincennes to Clarksville," which locations are to be made in such places on the aforesaid roads as shall best comport with the convenience and interests of the United States in the establishment of houses of entertainment for the accommodation of travellers.
Extract of a letter from Port Republican, dated the 4th January last.
"The times here are truly distressing to the inhabitants. There are 100,000 dollars to be raised this week in the following manner; 1,200 dollars for each merchant of the first class; 500 from the second; 120 from third; 40 from the fourth; and all description of persons 4 dollars. Those who do not pay are immediately sent to prison."
By a letter from Jamaica, it is stated as a fact, that about the first week in September, the French at St. Domingo actually were feeding on those very blood-hounds which they had procured to hunt down the blacks.
[Charleston Times.]
Extract of a letter from Thomas Cooper Esq. of Northumberland, to James Woodhouse, Professor of Chemistry in the University of Pennsylvania dated Feb. 6, 1804.
"Dear Sir,—Your old friend Dr. PRIESTLEY, died this morning without pain at 11 o'clock. He would have been 71 had he lived to the 24th of next month. He continued composed, cheerful and good tempered to the end. For some days he had been certain of his approaching fate."
"P. S. Dr. P. desired his son to inform you that water imbibed 760 times its bulk of alkaline air."
The bill for the Gradual Abolition of Slavery has gone through the committee of the whole in the House of Assembly of New-Jersey. It provides for the freedom of all persons of colour born after the 1st of July next, at the age (Males) of 25, and Females at 21.
The Man of Reasons. —It is reported, that the Postmaster General, Gideon Granger Esq. has improved considerably of late in the way of reasons.—That he, who could find no other reason for dismissing folks from office than because they were intitled to thanks for all their faithful services in office, did notwithstanding on a recent occasion assign no less than fourteen reasons to an Eastern Federalist, why he could not give him the amende honorable for certain slanders, which he the said Gideon had been detected in inventing or propagating. The most important of these reasons, it seems was that, the precedent once established, the Hotsper Federalists might form a corps of duellists to shoot all the Heads of Departments, and then (wondereth Gideon) how could the government go on! Alas too true! But after all perhaps some people will shrewdly suspect that Mr. Granger's fourteen reasons for not fighting are much of a piece with the great reasons for drinking, too well known to be here repeated.—By the way, we would ask Mr. Gideon, what is the reason his Upper Marlbro' Postmaster has run away?
[Fredrick-Town Herald.]
National Jubilee. —William Duane, a busy, meddling foreigner, has issued his proclamation, recommending a Great national Festival to be held throughout the United States on Saturday the 12th day of May, 1804, to celebrate the acquisition of Louisiana to this country. We regret that we are not able to present the proclamation to our readers as a singular curiosity. The real object of this Jubilee is to sing praises to the Man of the People , and to hand him to posterity,
as one in whom virtue, talents and patriotism, shine with distinguished lustre. Such is the vanity and such the folly of this self-styled " organ of the public will. " (F. T. Herald.)
On the 21st ult. a distressing fire broke out in Boston—The damage is estimated at 37,500 dollars.
THE YEAR—From the French.
January.
LO! my fair, the morning lazy; Peeps abroad from yonder hill; Phœbus rises red and hazy, Frost has stopp'd the village mill.
February.
All around looks sad and dreary, Fast the flaky snow descends: Yet the red brest chirrup's cheery, While the mitten'd lass attends.
March.
Rise the winds and rocks the cottage, Thaws the roof and wets the path; Dorcas cooks the savoury potage, Smokes the cake upon the hearth.
April.
Sunshine intermits with ardour: Shades fly swiftly o'er the fields: Showers revive the drooping verdure, Sweets the sunny upland yields.
May.
Pearly beams the eye of morning; Child! forbear the dead unless'd! Hawthorn every hedge adorning, Pluck the flowers—but spare the rest.
June.
School boys in the brook disporting, Spend the sultry hour of play; While the nymphs and swains are courting, Seated on the new made hay.
July.
Maids with each a guardian lover, While the vivid lightning flies, Hastening to the nearest cover, Clasp their hands before their eyes.
August.
See the reapers, gleaners, dining, Seated on the shady grass! O'er the gate the squire reclining, Wanton eyes each ruddy lass.
September.
Hark! a sound like distant thunder, Murderer, may thy malice fail! Torn from all thy love asunder, Widow'd birds around us wail.
October.
Now Pomona pours her Treasure, Leaves autumnal strew the ground; Plenty crowns the market measure, While the mill runs briskly round.
November.
Now the giddy rites of Comus Crown the hunter's dear delight; Ah! the year is flitting from us, Bleak the day and drear the night.
December.
Bring more wood, and set the glasses; Join my friends, our Christmas cheer; Come a catch!—and kiss the lassies— Christmas comes but once a year.
FOR SALE OR RENT,
THE House and Lot at present in the occupancy of James Curry, in the Main Street, Martinsburg, next the Printing-Office of J. Alburts.—This Property consists of a convenient Dwelling-House, a very commodious Stable, Granary, Kitchen, &c.—The Lot fronting on the Main Street half a lot and extending back the length of two lots, affords an excellent Garden—It has for a number of years been occupied as a Store or Tavern, and both from site and accommodations is well calculated for any kind of public business. Possession may be had the first of April next. For terms apply to
JAMES ANDERSON. Martinsburg, February 24, 1804.
NOTICE.
ALL persons who stand indebted to the subscriber by Bond, Note, or open account, are desired to come forward and discharge the same before the first day of April next, as no longer indulgence can or will be given.
EDWARD M'CORMICK. Charles-Town, Jefferson County, February 24, 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'd. Garrard's-Town, Berkeley County, February 24, 1804. [10w.]
NOTICE TO FARMERS.
I WISH to purchase this spring One Hundred Cords of BARK, for which I will give the following prices, for Chestnut-Oak, four and an half dollars, for White and Spanish-Oak, twenty five shillings, and for Black-Oak two and an half dollars per Cord.
I have Three small Places, in the country, and a Ten Acre Out Lot, adjoining Martinsburg, that I will exchange for Property well situated in Town.
For Rent, my Brick- House, &c. on Water-Street, possession can be had in April.—A Horse For Sale.
JOHN O'FERRALL. Martinsburg, February 24, 1804.
LAND FOR SALE.
LYING and being in Hampshire County, state of Virginia, on Little Capean Creek, so near the mouth thereof that the back water of Potomac river, when high, extends to the lower end of it; about six hundred acres are expected to be included in one deed by re-survey, on which premises are about 100 acres cleared, part of it under good fence, a well-calculated GRIST and SAW MILL, the Grist Mill calculated for two pair of stones, one pair works at present; a new Dwelling House 20 by 24 feet, 3 stories high, with a very roomy garret, which may be made a 4th story, three fire places in one end, on above the other, the two lower stories nearly finished, so as to live in; There are some other convenient buildings, with two other separate improvements, and two young bearing Apple Orchards. Said Land may be so divided as to suit three or four families, as it lies in a kind of an oblong. The subscriber will dispose of the whole or a part of the above property on reasonable terms. It may be seen and the price known by applying on the premises to JOHN STOKER, sen. February 24, 1804.
FOUND trespassing on the subscriber's plantation near Martinsburg, an Estry white RAM, his right ear cropped, and a slit in the under part of the left ear, his horns are sawed off within about four inches of his head. The owner is requested to prove property, pay charges and take him away.
PETER PISLE. Berkeley County, February 24, 1804.
At a Meeting of the President and Directors of the Potomac Company held in George-Town, on the 4th day of February, 1804.
RESOLVED, that a premium of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS will be paid by the President and Directors of the Potomac Company, to such person as shall, in their judgment, during the present year, bring down the River Potomac the Boat, on an improved construction, best calculated for interior navigation, the conveyance of produce, &c. &c.
In adjusting the premium, the following considerations will govern, viz.—The safety of the Cargo—The gunwale not to be less than six inches above water when fully loaded—the burthen of the Vessel, which shall not be less than One Hundred Barrels of FLOUR—the least draught of water, the beam on the fork not exceeding eight feet, and the strength and workmanship of the boat, and its capability of ascending the stream.
And also a premium of FIFTY DOLLARS will be paid by the President and Directors, to such person, as shall, during the present year, bring down the boat, exhibiting the cheapest effectual covering, to secure the Cargo from the weather, and also the best means and devices for keeping the Cargo clean, and free from damage by water.
Persons who wish to be considered candidates for either of these premiums, will shew their boats, when at George-Town, to Mr. Joseph Carleton, Treasurer, of said company, who will notify the Directors thereof.

[The following song entitled "Poor Jack's Return," is replete with beauties, and conveys a good moral lesson, that we cannot deny ourselves the pleasure of laying it before our readers:]
WHAT cheer my dear Poll?—didn't I tell you as how, That perhaps I should laughing come back!"
Now you plainly perceive that my words are come true,
So accept a salute from Poor Jack; My heart's rigg'd with truth, and my honesty tight;
Not a stripe of false colours I wear; And the compass of love has directed me right,
To be bless'd with the charms of my fair;— So, d'ye see, that the chaplain may splice us in one,
Let me steer thee to Hymen's kind shore, For Jack is resolv'd, until that shall be done,
To depart from his Polly no more. Let your fine courtly lubbers palaver and boast,
Who ne'er sail'd on sincerity's main; Let 'em cowardly skulk upon flattery's coast,
Such buccaneer awabs I disdain. It ne'er shall be said that Jack has yet to learn,
How to guard such a consort as you: Do you think I'll croud canvass and drop you astern!
No! shiver my jib, if I do:—[tow, So now my dear girl, let me take you in
Sinee again I'm safe anchor'd on shore For until 'fore the chaplain I've plighted my vow,
I'll depart from my Polly no more. Let the mild breeze of virtue still waft thee thro' life,
By the helm of fair constancy steer, Nor the rocks, nor the shoals, nor the quick-sands of strife,
Start my planks, if you ever need fear: 'Cause why, d'ye mind, while the little sweet youth
Sits smiling on watch up above, Can the tempest of fate snap the cable of truth,
Or drag from the anchor of love; So coil up your doubts, my sweet charmer nor think
To be wreck'd on misfortune's lee shore; Should adversity board us, together we'll sink,
Ah! never to part any more. O my shipmates! remember, our chaplain would say,
(On his log-book he preach'd to us oft) There's a Mighty Commander , whom all must obey.
That will order good Christians aloft: Then avast, my dear girl, swab the lights of your face,
Don't let sniv'ling your pleasure annoy; O my timbers! I like not such squalls to take place
On the smooth bosom'd ocean of joy: Bears hand then, my love, with the current of bliss,
Let's be stretching for Hymen's kind shore; For until we're united, depend upon this,
I'll depart from my Polly no more.
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 Minganna 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 shew 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.
THE subscriber has just added to his former stock, a considerable quantity of
Dry Goods & Groceries,
Which form a very complete Assortment.
He requests all persons indebted to him by Bond or Note to make immediate payment.—Those who have open Accounts with him will please come forward and close them.—He will take Merchantable Wheat , Rye or Corn , and allow the highest price for all debts due.
WILLIAM RIDDLE. Martinsburg, February 3, 1804.
FARMERS ATTEND.
MANY of you have very frequently applied to the subscriber (he being in the habit of trading to the Northward) to bring a covering horse of the Eusopus breed, which you so much (and not without just cause) admire, he therefore being induced from interest, as well as having a natural disposition to accommodate, has procured one of that stock, which he flatters himself will please.—
This noble Horse, called
EUSOPUS BALL,
Will stand the ensuing season at the subscriber's stable in Martinsburg, at the moderate price of three dollars and a bushel of oats the season, the oats to be brought with the mare, five dollars for insurance, and one dollar cash the single leap. The season to begin the first day of April and end the middle of July.—Credit will be given for the money until the 1st of April 1805.
Eusopus Ball is a handsome dark bay, ten years old this spring, he is sixteen and an half hands high, with bone and body in proportion, and is as well calculated for the draft as any horse in the state of Virginia. The public will please to excuse me for omitting his pedigree, as I conceive it unnecessary, relying on their sufficient knowledge and acquaintance with the breed and services of those valuable kind of horses—without this, his form alone, will be sufficient to recommend him.
WILLIAM MACKEY, Jr. February 3, 1804. [t.f.]
TAKE NOTICE.
THE subscriber, having pressing calls for Money, earnestly solicits all persons indebted to him, to come forward immediately and discharge whatever may be due.—When his customers take into consideration the length of time many of them have been indebted, and the use he constantly has for Cash, to meet the claims on him, to answer the calls of his family, as well as to keep up the Assortment of articles necessary in his practice, he doubts not but they will cheerfully pay up what may be due. Persons failing to comply with this notice need expect no longer indulgence, as he is positively determined to make the most speedy collection.
He wishes to take as an APPRENTICE a young man from 14 to 16 years of age, of unexceptionable character and who can come well recommended.
N. B. He continues to give a credit of from 6 to 12 months to good persons, for his attendance in the practice of Physic, &c. Articles in the Apothecaries line must be paid for when delivered.
JACOB P. HARRIS. Martinsburg, February 3, 1804
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 cloth'd 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. February 3, 1804.
FOR SALE.
A small tract of LAND, consisting of 107 acres, within one mile of Strider's Mill, in the neighbourhood of Bullskin, Jefferson County.
THIS Land is very valuable, as it is a mixture of lime-stone and slate, and lies almost wholly to the sun-rise; the greater part of it is cleared and in good tenable repair; there are on the premises a good Dwelling-House and Kitchen, two excellent Springs of never-failing Water, and a good thriving Orchard of choice Apple Trees now in their prime. Any person inclining to purchase, may have immediate possession.
WILLIAM BURNS, jun. Berkeley County, February 3, 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.
FOR SALE.
WILL be offered for sale at public vendue, on the 1st day of March 1804, at 10 o'clock, on the premises, a large and commodious GRIST MILL, with a pair of French Burrs and a pair of country Stones, five Bolting Clothes, with Bolting Machines worked by water; the Mill has the advantage of 15 feet fall of water; on the same lot, all under one roof, is a Dwelling House, consisting of three Rooms below stairs and a Store-Room, with an excellent Cellar, the Lot on which the buildings stand is very fertile, situate in Shepherd's-Town, Jefferson County, and supplied with a never failing stream of water and a good settlement where she is continually furnished with an extensive run of custom.—Also in the same Town, a LOT with a Stone House thereon with a run of water passing through the Lot, and is convenient either for a Store or Tan-Yard lying and being in the Main Street. The premises will be sold together or separate as may best suit the purchaser or purchasers. The terms will be made known on the day of sale. An indisputable title free from incumbrance will be given.
ELIZABETH STILLY, Adm'x. Shepherd's-Town, January 20, 1804.
NOTICE.
WHEREAS, about the 31st day of January last, I executed a Note to John Folk, for the sum of eighty dollars, payable in eight months after the date thereof, for a mare purchased by me from said Folk, and having since discovered that I was imposed upon by said Folk in the purchase of said mare, she being blind or nearly so at the time. I therefore hereby notify the public, in order to prevent any person taking an assignment on said note, and that I am determined not to pay the same unless compelled to do so by law.
MICHAEL FISER. Shepherd's-Town, February 10, 1804.
The Subscribers have just received a general assortment of
CASINGS,
of the best quality. THOMAS SMITH, & Co. November 25, 1803.
PRINTING. In all its variety, executed at this Office with correctness and expedition.
Farmers and Merchants, Take Notice.
THAT the subscriber has got Table'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, 1803. 6m.
NOTICE.
THERE being a very great probability of the negroes purchased by me on the 30th of September last, at the widow Edelen's sale, being free, I therefore take this method of informing the public, that I am determined not to pay the note given for those negroes, until a final adjustment of the business takes place, and a clear and indisputable title is given me.
HUGH V. PATTERSON. December 9, 1803.
November Court, 1802. BERKELEY COUNTY, ss.
William Stiles, Complainant, AGAINST
John Fleece and Mary his Wife, Def'ts. In CHANCERY.
THIS day came the Complainant by his Counsel, and it appearing to the Court that the defendants are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth, it is ordered that the defendants do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in April 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.
TO BE RENTED,
And possession given the first day of April next,
THAT well-situated stand for a Public House, at present occupied as such by Capt. John Robinson, in the Main street Martinsburg.—This property consists of a large and convenient House, neatly finished, with a fine cool cellar, a convenient Kitchen with a room adjoining suitable for the family—also a large Stable, Smoke-House, Ice-House, &c. This property is well calculated for any kind of public business, both as to improvements and situation. The terms may be known by applying to Mr. John O'Ferrall in Martinsburg, or to the subscriber at Mill-Creek.
IGNATIUS O'FERRALL. January 27, 1804.
J. ALBURTIS,
Has just received from R. Lee, & Co. New-York,
A very large and general supply of their much-approved of PATENT
MEDICINES,
Which will be constantly kept for sale at his Printing-Office. February 8, 1804.
CASH
Given for clean Linen and Cotton
RAGS.
At the Office of the INTELLIGENCER.
MARTINSBURG, Berkeley County, Virginia; Printed and published by JOHN ALBURTIS.
TERMS OF THE INTELLIGENCER
THE price of this Paper is two dollars per annum, one dollar payable at the time of subscribing, and one when the year expires. Distant subscribers pay for the whole year in advance. The price of Advertisements, to non-subscribers, is one dollar per square for three weeks insertion, and for continuance after that time 25 cents per week; Subscribers will continue to receive a reduction of one-fourth on their advertisements.—