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Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-08-21
DOMESTIC
DESPERATE ENCOUNTER.

The following circumstances were
lately detailed to the editor by gen.
tleman who lives near the place W here
they occurred They exhibit feroci-
ty, aud at the same time fidelity of
character, that has few parallels:
Nm. Rep.
On the 9th inst negro called at
the house of a Mr. Lloyd Ward, on
the Allegany mountain, in Hampshire
county, and asked for something to
eat. Upon being Intercepted as to
his name. &c he produced a pass,
(which Mr.. w. on examination told
him he would do wen to be cautious
abou; showing; for if the person who
gave it to him was discovered, he
would certainly he hung. Upon this,
the negro tore the pass in pieces, saying
he would never betray his friend, and
confessed that he belonged TO person
on Big Capon Mr., Ward then deter
mined to apprehend him if possible; &
upon the negro's asking if he would
hire or buy him, replied that he was
not able to DO either himself, but that
he had neighbor who probably
would, and offered to accompany him
thither. They went off together, Ward
taking his gun, which was loaded, and
the negro talking freely by the way,
without, however, exciting In the
breast Of w. the least suspicion that he
hadany base design When advanc-
ed some distance from the house, the
negro suddenly faced round, sprung
at w, and by "a violent effort wrested
the gun from his hand, Immediately
cooking and dwelling it to shoot. Most
fortunately, the triggers were not set
tit being double barreled, and while
the ruftian was doing this, Ward gain.
ed tree few yards distant, and
stood the fire unhurt. He then drew
his hunting Ratchet, rushed upon his
adversary, who was armed with a
large butcher knife, and a dreadful
combat both being large mem ensu.
ed. Ward was assisted in the onset
by powerful dog, which was soon
despatched, however, by skil(ul
stroke upon The neck, and the conflict
maintained sing'ehanded. 1t was "a
horrible fray, Victory for a long time
remained doubtful /, but at hast decided
for Ward the negro being exhaust.
ed from the loss of blood, and surren
dering at mercy A deep, though not
dangerous wound in the breast, was
the only severe hurt that Ward sus
tained, although his clothes were liter
ally torn in pieces. Receiving a pro.
mise from the negro to remain where
he was until aid could b. procured, he
departed for that purpose; but on re-
turning, found him gone although,
from the number and severity of his
wounds, it is highly improbable that
he will survive. Our informant adds,
that he never saw the ground torn as
much by bull fght-the bushes were
all spattered with blood--and in many
places there was as much blood on the
ground as if some animal had been
butchered.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-08-21
August q.
TAKE YYOTlUlHo

a LII those who. made purchases at
A the sale of Joseph Fra'lceuay, decd.
win please to take notice, that their.
notes have become due; the situation OF
the estate will not allow much ind.l-
gence; therefore, those who can pay
of their obligations, had better avail
themselves Of the present opportunity
land thereby save costs. !.
JOHN Z. COOKUS, Admir-.
Of Joseph Franceway, decd.
Shepherd'stown, August TT
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-08-21
Trust Sale.

Of Valuable Real Ifoperty.
DY virtue Of a Deed Of trust, execu-
I'D ted by James Brown to myself and
Aaron Jewett, Esq. deceased, on the
first day OF April, 1870, and legally re-
corded, for the purpose of securing the
payment of sundry debts due from said
JAS. Brown, and Brown and Lucas, to
sundry merchants of Baltimore. l, az
surviving trustee, will offer for sale, on
Saturday the flth day of October next,
at the Globe Tavern, in Shepherdstown,
now occupied by Thomas Grown, a
bout
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-08-21
BALTIMORE MARKET. Aut. Is.

Flour, best white Whe at,$7 oo-How-
ard st. superfne, Sc 75--fine do. a5--
Wharf do Sc oo-white Wheat, 81 81
to ST. so-Red do 81 Is to ST a1--Rye,
SO cents--Corn, as to so cents--Oats,
So cents---Beef, 8 cents per pound; Live
Cattle, Sc to 6 so per cwt--Bacon, hog
round, $l0per cwt-Mutton, S to s cts.
per lb--Flaxseed, rs to 80 cents; Whis-
key, from the wagon, SO cents per gall
Ion, including the barrel--Apple brandy
80 to 80 cents-Peach do. SIS to 10 cents
Butter, frkin, II cts. per pound.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-08-21

Hail lStorm-On Tuesday the 5th
inst hail storm passed over the north
east corner of Washingt on county, which
entirely destroyed the corn crops, and
did extensive injury to the timber within
its range The hail fell in flat pieces, of
extraordinary size. Half an hour after
the storm, the ground was in some
places covered with the hail. The roof
Of shingled house was shattered to
pieces Frank. Rep.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-08-21
Five Vnginia-born SLAVES
MDplGlDo
IMPERIOUS NECESSITY urges the


Il undersigned TO call on all those who
stand indebted to him in any way. Such
is the want of money, that if this calls
not attended to, he will be obliged to re-
sort to measures which will, no doubt,
be. unpleasant to all CONF ,rned. He
.,opes, therefore, that his friends will do
all in their power to obhge him, and put
him speedily in possession Of his rights;
and more especially those who know
themselves to have been obliged, from
time to time, under promises of pune
tual payment He solicits all those who
deal with him, in future, to come to the
Market House prepared to pay the a.
mount Of their purchases at his STALL
This promptness viii enable him to fur
nish his Stall with the best meats the
County of Berkeley affords.
J. HAYDEN.
August o..
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-08-21

DIED, on Wednesday the 18th inst.
at Bucklestown, Wtiliam Winship, son
of the late William Lemon, decd.
On Thursday last, Mrs. Eisa-
beth Fisher, wife Of Mr.. John Fisher of
this place.
On Saturday last, Mrs. Elsa
beth Clarke, wife of MIR. John p. Clarke
Of this county.
On the same day, Mr.. Daniel
Line, of Bucklestown.
On Monday last, Mr.. George
Buras, jun. son of MIR. Geo. Burns of
this county.
On the same day, atShepherds-
town, John Baker, Esq Attorny at Law.
In the death of Mr.. Baker, Society has
been deprived of useful member; the
bar of one of its brightest ornaments;
the widow of a beloved husband; and the
children of tender and affectionate ia
Neutrality-suspicious. will long feel his
loss.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-08-21
SEA SERPENT.

4 gentleman of the strictest probity
and sonor, declares to us that he was on
board of a small boat, and had for the
space ofhalf an hour, a leisurely survey
of this monster. He was lying at his
ease, and appeared no way disposed to
do injury. The gentleman describes
his appearance, and his length much in
tbs same way as they both have been
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-08-21
EtymologH-Every body that sees tie

Etymology.-Every body that sees tie
name of the late postmaster-gener
Return jonathan .Meigs, exclaims,
PhGbus WHAT a name,
Tofll the speaking triumph Of future fame
This singular christian name, we can
assure them, had the following original.
The grandfather of the postmaster
general was sober, pious yankee, and
his name was Jonathan Meigs. He had
set his affections on fair damsel in his
neighborhood, and, after tedious length.
Of years spent in courtship, he plucked
up courage to ask her to be his bride.
The dansel was fearful of seeming too
bold, if she consented at once, & thought
it best to play the coquette little, and
gave him a prompt denial. Jonathan
thought her in earnest, and did not dare
TO repeat his request. He depagted, o.
yerwhelmed with disconten and despon-
dency. Surprised at such simplicity, &
perhaps, actuated by some other mo-
tive, which may be left to the ladies, the
icy heart of the damsel melted; she
went to the door, and, perceiying her
wretched lover was still lingering about
her habitation, in fond delay, she ex-
claimed, return, JoNATHANw Swift
and true as the arrow to its mark Jona-
than did return. He married the lovely
coquette, and in proper time, in COM
melnoration ofthe happy termination of
the courtship, Jonathan carried his first
born son TO the baptismal font, and gave
it for a name those blessed words which
had called him from despairto unspeak-
able joy
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-08-21
Extract o q letter received IN Charlestos.
dated Barraco0. JltIu i6

"There have been rumors here for
some time past, of this island being about
to fall under the British Government, but
l hope that point will be holly contested
with them by the United States Things
are in that state, however, that think
Cuba must have other owners before a
year.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-08-21

The following toast was drank at Cw-
enton, In tne STATE OF Kentucky, on the
late Anniversary, 'by Reuben kunyon,
blacksmith"
,44y the States which compose the Republic
continue 4gelaed into one United Empire, by the
hammer vi Cancellation on the aRuk OF Peace;
and may the man who sttem, is 10 dios0 the coais
of d,scord, be consumed by the sparksf
Well done, Reuben Runyoni
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-08-21

Tue ship Charles, arrived at New-l3edford,
LETT Valparaiso on the 29th Of April constle.
rIsbie progress was making in rebuilding the
houses which were RACED in the late earth
quake at Valparaiso. The new President, sue
eessor TO Higgins, il is reported is not much
esteemed by the people. Col e. o Madden,
iate OF the Chill service, came passenger in the
Charles.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-08-21

splendid entertainment was given on Sa-
urdsy the 9th inst. al MIR. Heads Hotel, phila-
delphia, by the officers, &c. attached to the
Philadelphia station, IN compliment TO Com.
cambridge, on the occasion of his leaving that
station, to take command of the station At
Charlestown, Mass.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-08-21
Flee Hcre Lot

-. near said town The Western
Lands aforesaid, will be sold
W. on credit Of one and two
- = years, and the Lot in Shep-
heedstown, and the Five Acre out Lots
on acredit of one year, on giving bonds,
with approved security, and by taking
also lieu on the lands and lots to,
secure the purchase money, if l should
consider it necessary or desire it. Any
person disposed to purchase the Wes-
tern Lands, can be informed Of their
situation and quality by Mr. James
Brown, of Charlestown, Jefferson coun-'
ty, Virginia, or by Mr.. John S. Hay
man, near Morgan-Town, Monongaiia
county, and near the lands-They have
been represented to be of the Grst quali-
ty in that county. Those who feel dis
posed TO vest their money in property
in the western country and in Virginia. !,
will never again perhaps have so good
chance of doing it so adyantageou
as they may have on this occasion. +
viii convey to the purchaser such title,
as is vestedin me by the aforesaid Deed
ofTrust.
JOHN BAKER.
Shepherdstown, August 7,-Gids.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-08-21
From the Connecticut Mirror.

Perhaps we shall be thought DESTROYS
of taxing the credulity of our readers,
by publishing the following dimensions
of mass of ice, said to have fallen in
the presence of several respectable per-
sons, during hail storm, two or three
weeks since, in Munson, Mass. The
fact was related TO us by gentleman
of the first responsibility in thai town WI q
saw and measured for himself. And
though more novel we consid err it by no
means so unacountable as many other
phenomena of nature.-But without
specializing on the subject we present it
as received.
The appe arance is said to have been
that OF a compact body of hail stones as
firmly united as ice usually is.
Extremes 4 feet long
9. wide
thick
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-08-21

Dit1ag The Sandy Hill Times says ''as MIR
Ezekiel Bennett, of this village, was last week
walking on the bank OF the river between this
and the grea, dam, i'll attempting to prevent has
hat from falling INTO the river, reached TOO tar
to preserve has equilibrium, and he descended
head first an amos, perpendicular rock dis
lance OF about sirty .fesi into the water, OF the
depth of shtTyy feet more That nc went to the
bottom Of the river ia evident from the eircum-
sssnce OF his having IN has h.4,d ola his re-as-
cend,ng to tue surface Ut the water, not his
"hgt," out stone Ut the same size. A boat
near by Immediately wen: 10 the assistance ct
MIR. Bennetc and we are pleased To add re.
ceived hitle Or no injury from lass romantic OK.
curs,sn
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-08-21
LITERARY INTELLIGENCE.

.sstereStgpe eaass0s II Scosf's Commentary.
M'Cariy * Davis. printers and booksellers.
204 Msrket.street, Philadelphia, respectfully
announces tcthe public, that It is their inten.
ton to stereotype the "holy Bible. containing
the Old snd New Testaments, with Original
Notes, Prscticai Observations, and copous mar.
glnal References, Chronological Tables, sc
from the Last corrected edition. BY TaoMAs
Scorr, ID. ID. late Rector OF Ashton Sanford.
Bucks, and Chaplain TO the Lock Hospital
So soon ~ their arrangements are fully made,
,hey will bay before the public detail OF then
plan.
printers Of Public Journals throughout the
Union, will confer favor by inserting the above.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-08-21

Among thepassengers in the Collm-
bia, arrived at New ork from Liver
pool, are George jackson, Esq. Com
missioner from England to the United
States, his family, and Mr. Chilcott, Sc
cretary.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-08-21
EDwARDsvlLLE, illinois, July IL.

I4DW AkUsNILLLs NsIHIIUIs,I guy t.
We learn by the Mali Carrier from
Yandalia, that Colonel James Kelly,
Cashier OF the State Bank, was yester-
Jay killed in rencounter with Mr.. Rus
sell BolStord. The cause, which led to
this unfortunate occurrence, we have
not learnt.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-08-21
Post OFF,


Gentlemen: Several letters, in your
hand writing, have been received al my
office this morning, viz:
One for Major A. b. who has been
dead, and his estate settled, for several
years;
One for Captain B. C. He has been
dead several years, but left some es-
tate;
{. d. Esq. He died many years age
entirely insolvent;
ID. Il. Esq. l never knew any one
OF that name in this town;
Mr.. Il. +. is supported in our poor
house by the town;
Capt. +. G. lie lives il Alexandria or
Georgetown;
G. IL. Esq. fknow of no such gen
tleman,
Mr.. Ii. !. committed suicide six years
Since, and died insolyent.
Yours, sc. THR POSTMASTER.
We are obliged to the worthy Post
master for putting US out Of pain with
respect to that portion of our old debts,
within has sphere of observation. 1t
would be rendering us service if other
Postmastefs would be equally civil.
MAJ. Intel
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-08-21

Mr.. Galla'in---The return of this We
teran Stateman to his country has occa-
stoned some speculation in the public
prints. We perceive it is reported in
New York, that he is to be the success
sor of the present Secretary OF the Ma
Wy, and the National Advocate assigns
the reasons which it is supposed would
operate on the mind of the President in
making this appointment. Agreeing in
opinion entirely with the editor OF the
Advocate, that ''the democracy of the
country would rejoice in the return of
such man to the Councils of the Ma
tion," and not doubling but our worthy
chiefmagistrate entertains the same sem
timent, it may yet be proper to state
that it is not probable That Mr.. GALA
TIN will be the successor OF Mr.. THoMP.
SON. His present purpose we appre-
mend, is retirement TO the shades OF pri-
vate life. Wat. int
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-08-21

The ministers of the United States, of the Ne.
therianes. and Sweden, are SAID to have remain
ed al Seville at the last dates. The Secretary
If Legation Of the United States might, indeed,
nave been there, but our munster, MIR. Nelson,
vas on ms way to SPAN IN the U. 5. ship Con-
gress, Capt Bddie Thus vessel was, we are
tod, originally bound to Cadz, but, from the
circumstance OF her carrying out Mr.. Rodney
as MINISTER TO Buenos Ayres, where she was, at
er landing AIR Nelson, to proceed, it was
thought more decor0us that size should go TO
Gibraltar. This alteration, as things have turn
ed out, may have been the means OF avoiding a
collision " th the French blockading squadron,
which poss,o.y might have objected 10 ne Con-
.ess entering CAdiz.-[ ~. I. .americaa.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-08-21
Public Sale.

WILL he offered at Public Sale. on THURS.
w DAY. the 9th day OF September next, (if'
not sold or disposed Of by private sale previous
thereto) at tho late residence OF PErkR oLLsa,
deceased.
Five Vnginia-born SLAVES;
CONSISTING OF
A NEGRO WOMAN, sbou, IS years Of age,
and the ROY. which is oldest. abou, 6 or z and
three GIRLS youpger 4 cred, # i2 months
will be given the purchaser, b, G wing bond and
approved security, Sale to commence at ten
O'Clock. "A NJ. when further particulars will be
made known, and due attendance given by
HENRY TABLER, .adsa'r.
August 2t
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-08-21
MIsERIEs OF EDITORS.

They are innumerable. Take one for
example: Resolving to ascertain whe-
Their any thing can be got for parcel of
debts on your books, of not very recent
date to be sure, but not, Therefore, the
less justly due, and receiving, in return
for your letters demanding payment, a
letter like the following, which is a literal
transcript, lsuppressing the names only
of a letter we have just received from d
Post Office in Massachusetts:
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-08-21

situated on German street, in Shep-.
herdstown, adjoining the residence Of
Walter b. Selby, Esq.-Also, a
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-08-21
WET NURSE WANTED.

re3. % wosa aios, wa ehd Sv was
be preferred For further particulars, enquire
Of the printer
/. August q!
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-08-21

After removing the rough parts of the
body there remained solid block,
feet 3 inches long
6 wide
/" 8 thick
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-08-21
1860 Acres

Of Land, situated in the county Of Mon
ongalia, in the state of Virginia, on the
forks of Buffalo creek-Also, a
Lot Of Ground,
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-09-09
Gazette
PORTLAND. TUESDAY, SEPT. 9, 1923.

In announcing change in the proprietor
ship Of the PORTLAND GAZETTE, accompanied
with consequent alteration in the editorial
department, il may no otherwise be deemed
important, than as it may be expected Of the
publishers, to present some general indication
or outline of the plan on which it will in fu-
ture be conducted.
They are in the first place fully sensible Of
the responsibility they assume in undertaking
the charge Of the oldest paper in the state
one which has long been in extensive circu-
alton, under an editorship of so much ability
and integrity; and which possesses patronage
of the highest respectabilitydn every sense of
the phrase. This patronage i will certainly be
their wish to preserve; and it will therefore
be their object to pursue such a course as
shall merit the appreciation and support Of the
soundest and most intelligent portion of the
community. The increase of commerce aud
population, the progression Of society and 9th
er causes connected with our advancement
as state, have occasioned demand fot the
enlargement and improvement of the news
papers established in the metropolis; and they
are conscious that their responsibility is.pro-
Portionably increased by these circumstances.
AZ the same time they are aware that there
is superior refinement and habit of refec-
lion existing in the reading part Of the public,
which is more and more 90 be consulted by
those. who undertake to provide for its inform
alton aud entertainment f; and which render il
4 most aTduous and anxious Office at once 10
suit the taste and satisfy the judgment Or such
a cultivated and independent tribunal. The
proprietors themselves are at period Of life,
which does not lesson their sensibility to these
obligations; and the principal confidence they
feel i in the Justice ofthe public TO appreciate
the purity Of their intentions, whatever may
be the success attending their exertions.
II is obvious that the expense Of printing
establishment, already 50 extensive, must have
been very considerably increased BY its pres
ent augmentation and il is in the nature of
an experiment, against which the propretors
cannot entirely hope to ensure themselves BY
the utmost attention and industry. 1t is ev-
dent that no persons have a deeper interest
than themselves in guarding against disap-
pointment; and while il is not for those to
boast who are putting on The harness, the pub
fishers can at least promise themselves that
no pains shall be deficient on their part to de-
serve the appreciation Of the public. 1t is
their intention to make the Gazette Journal
Of liberal national and state politics, and a
vehicle of useful, political, literary and mis-
Icellaneous intelligence.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-09-09
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
PEACE BETWEEN SOUTH AMERICA
AND SPAIN

On the 4th of July the Commissioners Of
Spain and of Buenos-Ayres signed at the latter
a Preliminary Treaty of Peace and Commerce
in behalf of their own Governments, and OF
Chill and Peru-subject TO ratification. All
hoshlities are TO cease in 60 days, and to con-
linue suspended for 10 months, to afford time
for adjusting Defnitive Treaty.
The B. A. Govt. proposes to grant 500, 000,-
900 to support the Independence of Spain af-
ter the ratification of a Desnitive Treaty.
The Colombian Republic is not mentioned
in the Treaty.
sin this treaty, we have unqualified recog-
milton, BY the authorized agents Of Ferdinand,
of the Independence of Buenos Ayres."
But new state of affairs in Spain may rem
der the above important negotiation of no
avail.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-09-09

To an article 10 the last Quarterly Review,
on the subject Of the British Navigation Laws.
and the scheme which now exists in Great
Britain OF removing many Of the restrictions
10 their former systematic following observati-
ons are male BY the Reviewer
8 The operation Of the new law as II applies
90 the remoter continents, may prove highly
prejuaicial 10 our navigation, by the exempt
ing Of British vessels from the ressity OF re
earring for productions 10 the original sources.
All goods the growth or manufacture Of Asia.
Africa and America, may be imported IN a
British ship indiferently from any Of those
continents. Cross the Atlantic IN any dircc
ton, and tie commerce ia British shipping APP
pears placed on the ffeest footing. Nothing
would seem more equal and well balanced than
thus to give 20 three great continents the same
rights, the same privilege of exporting their
produce 10 this country. Bot nearer con-
sideraiion Of the practical effect will suggest,
that on these three quarters Of the globe the
only active trafhcking people are those Of the
United States. That country is The only one
likely to become place Of deposit for the pro-
auctions of the other continents, and from