Bowen's CENTINEL AND GAZETTE -WINCHESTER POLITICAL REPOSITORY (Frederick County, Va.) (Winchester, Va. newspaper) Selected items of genealogical value File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Judy Wright Issue Jan. 7, 1792 Whereas w passed our bond to a certain ANDREW KENEDY of AUGUSTA Co. the 15th of March Last..... signed Wm. Wilson and Robert Donaldson Wanted Immediately several Journeymen Blacksmiths and one good Journeyman Waggon-maker. Apply to JOHN KOONTZ near the head of Bullskin, Berkeley Co. Jan. 7, 1792. Taken up by the subscriber living in Shenandoah Co. near Stoney Creek on the 17th of October last a Strawberry Roan Mare-Appraised to 5 l . Christian DELINGER Jan. 7, 1792.(found a lost horse) Ran away last night from the subscriber, a Negro Woman named HANNAH about 5 ft. 2 in. height and had on and took withe her a red flanel and callico jacket, a red flanel coat and a brown & white striped linsey ditto, a white short gown and coat... Anna M' Donald 1-7-1792 To be sold: The Lease of a Lott in Millwood.. . and house.... Hazael WILLIAMS . Ad for Grattan's Mills-The valuable Merchant and Saw Mills belonging to the subscriber on the North River, Rockingham County with 1000 Acres of land... situated in heart of a fine wheat country ... flour production mentioned.... is offered for sale... by John Grattan Rockingham Co. Va. For Sale - Lot in Winchester for Sale part of that very valuable lot on Loudoun and Picadilly Sts. opposite to Mr. James HOLLIDAY 's .... J. H. NORTON> JOSEPH PASSMORE, Boot, Shoe and Slippermaker ad (has moved to house nearly facing Mr. DAUGHERTY 's Tavern in Winchester. 10-28-1792 The Public are respectfully informed that the ferriage over Shenandoah River at BURWELL and CARTER 's old landing will in future be 6 d. per man and horse and 3 s per waggon and team. FRANCIS CUNNINGHAM. Whereas Francis BROWN sold me 50 Acres of land lying on the drains of Mill Creek in Co. of BERKLEY .... (he is not satisfied with Mr. Brown) ... Michael Brady Committed to the Gaeol of BERKELEY COUNTY a likely young Negro fellow, country born 5'8" high. He says his name is PETER and that he belongs to HENRY PEYTON in FAUQUIER CO. His master is de.... to come and take him away. Robert COCKBURN, G. B.C. (Gaelor, Berkshire Co. probably) Martinburg , Dec. 24, 1791 Volume 4, # 200 Sat. Jan. 28, 1792 All persons who have any demands against estate of JOSEPH LUPTON ( or LUFTON) are required to produce their accounts... David Lupton and Jonathan LUPTON March 31, 1792. JOHN MILLER - subscriber living in Rockingham Co. Near LINVILLE 's CREEK found a Black Mare. RICHARD HOLLIDAY has moved his store ... opposite JOHN DONALDSON 's TAVERN in WINCHESTER. FREDERICK PIPER - Whereas I passed my bonds to HENRY BOWMAN of WINCHESTER, payable at certain periods, in each specified, for a tract of land in SHENANDOAH COUNTY. It since appears that said tract is ni HITE 's Grant and that Bowman cannot make me title.... To be sold in Middleburg, LOUDON COUNTY: A house and lot occuppied by the subscriber, who has carried on the tanning and currying business there for some time , a spacious tanyard... DANIEL CRIDER . DANIEL NORTON - ad - At his new store, the SIGN of the PLOUGH, in Winchester (Picture of Plough must be on the sign as in the ad) He buys and sells furs and skins of every description. Winchester Jan. 28, 1792 On Monday last arrived here from FORT WASHINGTON, Major ----- CLARKE who covered the retreat after the late battle with the Indians. By this gentleman, we learn that Capt. DARKE died of the wound he received in the engaggement, a few days previous to his departure. JESSE TAYLOR, Jun. informs his friends and the public that he has opened a Warehouse in Alexandria for the reception of Flour and Produce of every description, on Storage. He intimates to those who may favor him with their commands that their orders shall be attended to with punctuality and dispatch. ALEXANDRIA Nov. 5, 1791. The SUBSCRIBER at his store in WINCHESTER opposite Mr. JOSEPH TIDBALLS, gives cash or goods for all kinds of Certificates and Public Claims ... Alll Old Soldiers who served in the late American Army and Indian Expeditions..... subscriber is John Kercheval, Winchester 1-27-1792. I intend in future to practice in Court of Appeals, High Ct. of Chancery, and General Ct. BUSHROD WASHINGTON., Alexandria Public Sale Feb. 4, Saturday next 10:00 Sundrey articles. Kentzing and HARBESON. Married on Monday last near BATTLE TOWN, Mr. JOHN STRIBBLING to the amiable MISS SALLY DRUMMOND. DIED on THURSDAY fe'nnight, in an advanced age near KAREN's Town Caprt. JOHN BELL, a worthy good citizen, sincerely lamented by all who knew him. Whereas on the 11th Day of Nov. 1788 I gave my bond to Peter UPP (USS ?) , Senior of STEPHENSBURG... My reason for this cautioning is for fear the innocent might suffer, the bond being nearly paid, but not credited, and he having made me no title. JACOB STEFIEY or STEFLEY. Ad of John M ' ALISTER - SIGN OF THE TOBACCO HOGSHEAD, near the Bridge, in Winchester. Long list of Goods available. VOLUME 4, #201 , Saturday Feb. 11, 1792 Married on Monday evening, Mr. MATTHEW W. GAMBILL of STAUNTON to MISS POLLY DEADERICK of this town. (WINCHESTER) WILLIAM ODEN begs to inform .... has taken the house formerly occupied by Mr. THOMAS MADDAUX at FAUQUIER COURT HOUSE, where he has amply provided himself with Spirits, Good Stables and Servants. (THIS IS AN AD) To be sold on the third day of April next at the house of JOHN M'GIANAS in STEPHENSBURG, Two lots of land situate and being in town of Stephensburg aforesaid known by No. 21 and 22. Martha ALLEN and MONT ALLEN-Acting executors of Rt. ALLEN, deceased. 2-11-1792 ad. To be rented a Commodious farm situate on OPECKON CREEK, within 5 miles of Winchester. There is 30 acres of meadow and a choice fruit orchard. THOMAS HELM. Twenty Dollars Reward. Ran away, from the subscriber, living in FREDERICK CO., VA. on the 19th Nov. 1791, a mulatto slave named ARMISTEAD, about the middle size, nearly 20 years of age, well made, expect he passes as a free man. WILLIAM THROCKMORTON. To be rented for 3 months or longer... that well known house formerly occupied by Mr. John BREADY. It will suit either for a tavern or private family. W.J. Volume 4 #203 Saturday Feb. 18, 1792 To be sold at Private Sale, a House and Lot in Winchester. Situate at bottom of Federal Hill in Loudon St.... Dwellinghouse built of stone and 2 story. ADAM ALBERT. John NEILL living on Opiquan Creek found a bay mare. About 2 years ago, I gave my obligation to Andrew Cox of Pa... from which I havedischarged within the time specified and have vouchers of the same (Cox has not given him title)... Ellis LONG. Whereas I have passed my Note to EVAN PUGH the 3rd day of Dec. last... It appears that said Pugh has not acted according to contract. SAMUEL OLIVER. Volume 5 #206 Monday March 12, 1792 To be sold at private sale, a Plantation in Rockbridge Co. in State of Va. containing 400 acres on north side of north fork of James River within 6 miles of Lexington town... JOHN BOWYER. Run away form the subscriber, living in Rockbridge Co., an APPRENTICE boy named WILLIAM BRUMMIT about 5 ft. 9 in high, well fet, stoop shouldered, black hair, dark complexion, 19 years of age last Nov. .... JAMES CASSADAY. .. to be sold 1/3 part of half an acre of Land in the town of MECLENBURG, known by number 2w5, lying on the main street, adjoining JOHN UNFELL and CATHERINE HAENS , with the dwelling house thereon ....... to be sold by George CUNNINGHAM, sheriff. JOHN HUPP-this mentions bonds he gave to CHRISTIAN CHARLES TAYLOR of ROCKINGHAM CO. Lots in Loudon St. for sale by JAMES EDMONDSON. The Harp and Crown Tavern. Florence MAHONY most respectfully enforms HIS friends and the public that HE has taken the house in main st. belonging to Mr. MICHAL M"KEWAN lately occupied by Mr. RICHARD M'SHERRY merchant... To be sold a valuable Plantation, situate on MILL CREEK, BERKELEY COUNTY, containing 27 acres on which here is a good merchant mill, two dwelling houses, a flore house, barn, meat house, spring house, two large bearing orchards and 8 or 10 acres of meadow, beautifully watered . The upland is well adapted for raising wheat. HENRY SHERRARD. To be sold a family of GERMAN SERVANTS, man , wife, two children.... man is a farmer and very good weaver. Apply to Mr. MATTHEW WRIGHT or the Subscriber at Battle Town. RAWLEIGH COLSTON. List of Letters Remaining in Post Office Winchester:March 12, 1792. CHARLES ANDERSON FREDER. CO. WILLIAM ARMSTRONG, WINCHESTER ASHTON ALEXANDER, BERK. CO. GEORGE ALEXANDER, BERK. CO. WILLIAM BARKER, NEAR RUMNEY DAVID BROWN, FR. CO. JOHN BOYLE, HATTER, WINR. FREDERICK BUSH, " JAMES BROWN SHADDERICK BURTON, HAMPSHIRE CO. ALEXANDER BROWN, FRED. CO. JAMES BROWN , " " HANNAH BURGOYNE , " " HENRY BRADFORD " hENRY BROWN, N WINCHESTER JOHN BUFBOY (BUSBOY? , WINCHESTER SAMUEL BALDWIN, " WILLIAM BEALE " AND. BOURN, HAMP. CO. PETER BURNS, ROCKINGH. CO. EDWARD BEESON, MARTINBURG, SALLY BURNS, SHEPHERD 'S TOWN RAWLEIGH COLSTON, 3 HUGH CARRUTHERS, N. GREENCASTLE, EDW. CAREY, MILLWOOD ANNE CALVERT, WINCHESTER, tHOMAS CURLET (OR CURLES) " JAMES CON, n WINCHESTER JOHN CARSON, FRED. C. JOHN CAPPER, " JOHN CAMPBELL, " JOHN CROTHERS, MARTINB. STEVEN COLVIN, HAMP. C. WM. COOKE, CHARLESTOWN, JAMES CRUTCHER, BERK. CO. LEROY DANGERFIELD AMOS DAVIS, Wm.'s PORT ISAAC DAVIS, FRED. C. WM. DAAN,STAUNTON WM. DENHAM, BERK. CO. NEWGENT ELLIS, WINCHESTER THEODORE ELLIS, FRED. C. PHILIP EWING, PENNS. PETER FITZPATRICK, BERK. C. ARCHIBALD FINLY, WINCHESTER HENRY FINK, TYGER'S VALLEY HUGH FERGUSON, STAUNTON JOHN FULKERSON, WINCHESTER JOHN GRIFLER , N. FRED. TOWN(MAY BE GRISLER) JAMES GALBRAITH, NEAR WINCHESTER, JOHN GRUNLEE, FRED. C. JOHN GREENSTER, do DAVID GALLOWAY, do ROBERT GLASS, do PETER GILLERLAND, FLUV. C. WILLIAM GIPSON, WINCHESTER PHILIP GRUMLY, do ROBERT GRATTER, SHEN. C. JOHN GARDNER, NEWTOWN JAMES HERD, FRED. C. EDW. HAWTHORN, BOT. C. CHRISTIAN HOFFMAN HEN. HAMPTON ELIZ. HUTTON, CAPE TRICE ALEXR. HAWTHORN, DUNKER BOTTOM, GEORGE HARNEFS (OR hARNESS), MOREFIELD JOHN HUNTEER, BERK C. MR. HUGHES, WINCHESTER JOS. HOLMES, ESQ. do MOSES HUNTER, MARTINB. jOHN hARE, BERK C. jOHN JOHNSTON, FRED. C. EPHRAIM JOHNSTON, CAPON CASPER ITALONE, WINCHR. JACOB KAUFMAN PETER KERANS, HARDY C. FRANCIS KEYS, SHEPHERD'S TOWN ROBERT LOCHART, FRED. C. ISAAC LeRUE, do JACOB LIVERGOOD < do JAMES LAUGHLIN JOHN LODWICK, WINCHESTER GEO. LOUGBRIDGE, do EZEKIEL LEWIS , WASH. C. MAJ. TOBIAS LAMBERT, MILLER'S TOWN MATTHEW LINDSEY, STAUNTON DENNIS LENEHAM, ROCKINGHAM CO. DAVID MITCHEL, HAMP. WM. MCFARLAND, FRED. C. CHRISTOPHER MYERS, WINCHESTER ADAM MORRISON, do. JOHN MUIR JAMES MOORE JOHN MAN ROBERT MITCHEL MONSIUR STEPHEN THOMAS, CHARLESTOWN, WILLIAM MILLER, AT W. WASHINGTON'S WILLIAM MAYFIELD, BERK C. CHRISTOPHER MYERS, OLD-TOWN JAMES MEFF OR MESS, HAGER'S TOWN AILEY MEDLEY HANNAH MITCHELL, REDSTONE, LEWIS MOORE LAWRANCE M. KERMAN, BATH, JOHN MALONEY, NEWTOWN, WILLIAM M'GUOYOR, BERKELEY C JAMES MAXWELL, MARTINBURG WILLIAM M'COUGHTRY, " JOHN M'LEAN , BATH C. WILLIAM M'CAUFLAND, do JACOB MUNFOUR, EDWARD NEWBY ABRAHAM NOVENUE NATH. NICHOLS, FRED.C GEORGE OGLEVY, FRED. C. MARTIN OBERLY, BERK., C. JOHN OFFNER, WOODSTOCK JOSEPH OLIVER, HOLSTEIN, JOHN O FARREL ROBERT PAGE 2 M. P CKULL JAC. PECK, AUGSTA C. HENRY POKE WILLIAM PORTER, HARRISB. SAMUEL PEARCE, WASH. C. CATY PURCEL, NORTH RIVER, COL P. PENDLETON JOHN ROBERTS, NEWMARKET, R. ROBERTS, BEAR GARDEN JOHN RUDICK, FRANKFORT, ANDREW ROBINSON, REDSTONE WILLIAM ROOKER BENJAMIN REEVE, S BR. DAVID REESE JOHN ROBERTS, CULP. RICHARD RELPH WILLIAM ROBERTSON, ROCKBRIDGE, WILLIAM RHEA, GEORGE RICE HEUSLEY REED, MONONG. GEO. REED WM. REED MOSES RICE near WINCHESTER WM. RUSSEL, WINCHESTER JOHN ROBERTS, SHENANDOAH WM. RICkARDSON, AUGUSTA SHERIIF FREDERICK C.; WILLIAM SHANNON SHERRARD AND ALEXANDER SMITH SLAUGHTER JOHN SMITH, MILLWOOD, ELI. OR ELR. SPARKS M. SPOON CAPT. JOHN SMITH, FREDERICK SAMUEL SPENCER JOSEPH STEER THOMAS SMITH SALLY SHEPHERD SAM. SPENCER JAMES SLACK, S BR. JAMES SWANN, BUF. CK. THOMAS SWAIN, STAUNTON BARRY SULLIVAN, ROCKINGH. C ALEXANDER STRAITH, MARTINB. JAMES SUMM, " WILLIAM VANCE, MARTINB. SOLOMON VANMETER JAMES VINCENT, BUCKLESTOWN JAMES WORMLEY RICHARD WILLIS, CHAS. WASHINGTON EDWARD WILKINSON THOMAS WHITACRE EDWARD WILKINSON, JAS WILSON DAVID WILSON, SAM. WESTLEY ISAAC WILLIAMSON JOHN WILSON IGNATIUS WHEELER GEORGE WIRTENBURGER THEOPHILUS WATKIS, JOHN WORMLEY ROBERT WILSON, LINCHBURG ALEXANDER WARSON, STAUNTON JEREMIAH WOLFE JAMES WELLS, MERCHANT, NEAR WINCHESTER. DANIEL NORTON , POSTMASTER MARCH 12, 1792 House and Lot near Robert WHITE 's, Jun. formerly belonging to and occupied by the REV> RODHAM KENNER. for sale JACOB SPERRY, WINCHESTER. All Persons indebted to the estate of ROBIN ASHBY, deceased of Fauquier Co. .... John ASHBY , Executor, 3-12-1792. Whereas, some time ago, GEORGE HEPLER, of Dry Marsh near LEWIS NEILL 's mill, FREDERICH CO. did ascribe a certain theft to the subscriber, and the said GEORGE HEPLER having since confessed he is the identical person who committed said fact, I take this public method of declaring said Hepler to be both a thief & a liar, as witness my hand this 9th day of March 1792. JACOB WARSUM. To be sold at Public Sale Pursuiant to the last will and test. of George WILLIAMS, deceased at the plantation where he lived on the head of Wolf's Marsh, FREDERICK Co. on Tues. 275h of this month... JOHN S. WOODCOCK, executor. 3-12-1792. Notice is hereby given that I entent to submit a petition... to Gen. Assembly... for leave to build a Bridge over the River Shenandoah at the line which divide CARTER 's and BERRY 's lands to the mouth of a spring run, on the lands of Capt. NATHANIEL BURWELL, Ashby's Gap, Frederick Co. PETER GLASSCOCK. 3-12-1792. Volume 4 #209 Monday April 2, 1792 Knigh of Malta will land at Mount Vernon ... lists rates of passage... (ad) ANTHONY WHITING, Man. To be rented for one or more years a Plantation in Frederick Co. on Buffaloe Marsh containing 340 Acres. JOSEPH HOLMES. Ran away of Sun. 25th day of March a likely Negro Wench about 24 years old. ALEXANDER WHITE, BERKELEY CO. near CHARLESTOWN. Mar. 31, 1792. There is taken up and committed to the gaol of this county a Negro Man, about 5 ft. 11 in. high, strong made, hath a remarkable cut across his left foot, by which he hath lost the use of three of his toes, he appears to be about 40 years of age, says his name is JOE and that he formerly belonged to a certain MR. GREENFIELD who lived in St. Mary 's Co. Maryland who gave him to a Mr. ADDISON, son-in-law to said GREENFIELD, that when said ADDISON went to England, he set him free... JOHN BOGGS, Gaoler, WEST LIBERTY, OHIO COUNTY April 12. Ran away from subsriber on 26th of October a Negro man named WHITE, about 6 ft. high, well made, has a scar on his arm occassioned by the cut of a sickle ... brings him to me in Loudon County (a reward) FRANCIS LANGFITT Whereas my wife ESTHER has conducted herself so base, as to procure herself the censure f every good citizens and without any reason has eloped from my bed and board, I do therefore forewarn all persons not to trust her on my account, as I will not pay any debts she may contract.... JOHN EWING. April 2, 1792 SAMUEL DUNHAM -advertises he has had a horse stolen from his stable at Mills Gap, Berkeley Co. 140 Acres to be sold on Opiquan Creek in Co. of Berkley. AND. WAGGONER, ADM. SHEPHARD, and JOHN MILTON- Trustees. The above is the land sold by Jacob ABRIT (or ABRIL) to JOHN BULL and by him conveyed to HENRY STRIPE. Volume 4, #210 Monday April 9, 1792 To be sold that beautiful house and 30 acres land in vicinity of Stephensburgh, lately occupied by REV. JOHN CRISTIAN WILLIAMS. send application to VANCE BUSH. MATTHIAS PAGE and ROBERT WHITE, JUN. chosed Delegates to General Assembly for this state from Frederick Co. For Sale: 60 Acres of land, adjoining western boundary of twon of Winchester . ISAAC ZANE. The lands divided in will of Gen. ADAM STEPHEN, deceased to be sold by his executors ROBERT STEPHEN, EPHRAIM GAITHER, MOSES HUNTER, DAVID HUNTER. 2 tracts-Merchant Mill, adjoining town of Martinburg in Berkley Co. another 500 A. in said county. Volunteers requested to serve their country against the Indians. Aplications made to Lt. H>B> TOWLES at Mr. JOHN BREADY ;s tavern or JAMES GLENHOLM, in Winchester. Edward POWARS, Tailor and Habit-maker -ad . Carries on tailoring business in part of Mr. PETER KEHOE's house. Winchester Volume 4, # 211 Monday April 16, 1792 Apprentice Boy JOHN BRIGS (but may probably call himself JOHN DOYLE) ran away from the subscriber living in Rockingham Co. .. by trade a tanner, about 19 years of age, 5 ft. 8 or 10 in. high, he has six toes on each foot and has had six fingers on each hand. JOHN LINCOLN. April 16, 1792 Lottery for raising money to pave main street in Winchester. Managers of lottery are George KIGEREdward SMITH, Joseph TIDBALL, John KEAN, John PEYTON, Lewis HOFF, Isaac SITLER. Winchester. April 23, 1792 Volume 4 #212 Thoroughbred horse at subscribers Plantation near BATTLE TOWN. ROBERT LEWIS, Log Hall. Horse LOGAN at my house witin 1/2 a mile of BATTLETOWN. WILLIAM TAYLOR. Lots in the Town of Woodstock for sale. Any person wishing to view the premises may apply to Mr. Phillip Williams, in Woodstock who will take the trouble of shewing them. WILLIAM HODGSON, ALEXANDRIA. Wanted immediately two or three Journeymen Tailors. Good workmen will be paid half a crown per job by me. DANIEL MILLER. April 23, 1792. N.B. Board and Lodging gratis. vOLUME 5 #214 Monday May 7, 1792 Delegates to next gen. assembly Rockbridge - Zachariah Johnston and Johy Bowyer, esq. Hampshire - Col. Elias Poston and Capt. Isaac Parsons berkely- Robert Throckmorton and Andrew Waggoner, Esq. Fauquier - Wm. Pickett and Charles Marshall, esq. MARRIED AT PHILADELPHIA ON TUES EVENING THE 12TH OF April MR. WARNER LEWIS TO MISS COURTNEY NORTON, both of Virginia. This is to forewarn all persons from dealing or trading with a certain JESSE TOTFON (or TOTSON, or TOTTON ???) for a tract of land lying in Hardy Co. Va., as he received payment from me for said tract before he absconded. JACOB DOLL. May 7, 1792. Whereas I passed my obligation bonds to a certain WM. WITHERS of town of Bath, Berkeley Co. dated 24day of Feb. 1792... GEORGE WISENBURGH, Bath . May 7, 1792 Ran away from subscriber GEORGE COPTON, Frederick Co. April 22nd last, a Negro man named LOT , 20 yrs. of age 5'5" or 6" high of tawney complexion. His right hand has been injured by fire. To be sold at public sale at Courthouse door, town of Woodstock on ert day of May next, being the first day of Quarterly Ct. for Shenandoah ... Mr. Phillip Williams in Woodstock will shew.... WILLIAM HODGSON, Alexandria Volume 5 #215 Monday 14, 1792 Notice lost or mislaid an acct proved before Samuel Smith, Bucks Co. Pa. ... from ANDREW ARMSTRONG, sen. of Bucks Co. and State aforesaid to ANDREW ARMSTONG jun. of Frederick Co. Va., upon PAUL FREAD, of Berkeley Co. Va. Said Fread is therefore requested not to pay it, unless presented by me, or auth. by my order. ANDREW ARMSTRONG, jun. Broke Gaol on night of 24th a Negro man named JACK, property of Mrs. ANNA M'DONNALD. Edward POWERS, gaoler, Winchester. KNOXVILLE April 21 On Thurs. morning the 5th instant, a party of 5 or 6 Indians went to the house of HARPER RADCLIFFE in Stanley Valley about 20 miles from Hawkins courthouse and killed his wife and 3 children, plundered the house and instantly made off. They left behind them 3 war clubs, a bow and a sheaf of arrows. A company started immediately after them but returned without being able to overtake the savages. Edward Powers, Gaoler-Commited to my custody on 30th April last an indented servant named NATHANIEL WATSON supposed to belong to Mr. ROBT. RUNDELL of Balt. Co. Md. Auction of house and lot in Woodstock, co. of Shenandoah to satisfy debt from HENRY DARING to MATHIAS SCHRING. Commissioners JOHN CROUDSON, DAVID COLLIDAY, GEO> FRAVEL. Ran away from the subscriber a Negro man named PHIL about 30 years of age and 6 ft. high. HUGH BARCLAY, Rockbridge Co. Va. John ROWT, living at the Forks of the Shenandoah River in Frederick Co. has found a bay mare. Committed to my custody a negro Man who says his name is PRINCE and he belongs to HENRY MILLER of Augusta Co. Said Negro is near 6 ft. high, has a scar in the middle of his forehead, a black beard. EDWARD POWER, gaoler. Four dollars Reward. Deserted from my Co. of Rifle-men , now raising in Staunton, on Monday night, the 9th, JOHN ALLEN. He is a native of IRELAND, about 30 yrs. of age, sandy complexion, pock marked, five feet seven inches high and has a red beard. He appears to be fond of drink and has an impudent countenance. THOMAS LEWIS, Capt. Eight Dollars Reward. Deserted from my company at Winchester, a few days since JOHN WOODFORD, a soldier. He is about 5 ft. 10 or 11 " high, short brown hair, his upper teeth much rotted out before. JOSEPH BROCK, Capt. 3 d U.S.R., Winchester JAMES GLENHOLM , Winchester found a white mare. At the court held Hampshire Co. Aug. 13, 1791 ARCHIBALD DICK, exec. of last Will and Test. of George POTTIS, deceased , complaintant against BRYAN BRUIN, defendant. Issue May 21, 1792 Winchester, May 21, 1792 One day last week, a Physician of this town was called out to visit the family of Mr. IRELAND, a Baptist minister, residing near SHENANDOAH RIVER, FREDERICK COUNTY , whom it was supposed had used poisoned sugar in their tea. It has since appeared that the poiton was impregnated into the water they made use of (supposed by a mulatto female servant) and that it was not in the sugar, aas at first imagined. By the timely interference of the Physician the nauseous drug was frustrated in the operations with all except the youngest child, who unfortuately fell a victim to it. About the -- of this month, a party of Indians killed a man and his wife on Elk River, in the county of HARRISON. There were only four families settled at this place, all the rest precipately moved off and arrived safe in a neighboring settlement. Our informant had these particulars from a young man who helped bury the man and woman above mentioned. Saturday, the 12th instant, a respite for one month, from the 8th of June next figued by his excellency the Governor of this State, was recieved by the Gaoler in this town for JOHN CRANE, JUN. condemned to suffer death for the murder of ABRAHAM VANHORNE. Run away from the subscriber a negro man named LEWIS of a thin delicate habit, about 25 years of age, has a pleasing countenance calculated to deceive- an effeminate voice, plays on the Fiddle, and is fond of drinking, it is supposed he has procured a forged pass. ... BRYAN MARTIN, Greeway Corut, May 21, 1792. Woodstock Town, Fayette Co. Pennsylvania, foot of Laurel Hill. John Hopwood is laying out lots for purpose of erecting places of Public worship. Deserted from their rendezvous, at this place, the following soldiers, viz. JOHN COWDEN about 18 or 20 years of age, near 5 ft. 10 in. high, fair complexion, country born, had on when he went away, a new woollen bunting shirt, Russia sheeting overalls, and a new wool hat- he is supposed to be over the river Shenandoah. ALEXANDER DUKELAND 17 or 18 years of age about 5 ft. 8 in. high, dark complexion, black hair, limps much, had on when he went away, an old brown coat, leather breeches, home-made stockings and an old felt hat. ADAM CHAMBERS, an Irish man, about 33 years old, short fair curly hair, had on a blue sailor's jacket, is about 5 ft. 9 inches high, had also black velvet breeches, muchworn. Twelve dollars reward will be given for the above deserters and resonable charges paid for bringing them here, or securing them in any gaol, where information can be had. H.B. TOWLES, Lieut. 3d U.S.R. Winchester May 14, 1792. Making of Burr Millstones will in future be carried on by me, at the house and shop in Stephensburg, lately occupied by Mr. Benjamin SIDES.... The flock on hand, now made, at also .. nearly finished, will be sold by Mr. JOHN M'GINNIS, on the above mentioned premises. Those indebted to Mr. Benjamin SIDES to prevent further trouble are requested to make payment to Mr. John M'Ginnis. Signed AARON SIDES. May 14, 1792. For Sale about 60 acres of land adjoining the western boundary of the town of Winchester, in which is included that beautiful elevation and prospect above the mansion-house and residence of ROBERT WHITE, jun. Esq. , in the aforesaid town..... Volume 5 #217 Monday May 28, 1792 The Subscribers to the Building of the Catholic Chapel are requested to pay up their subscriptions to Mr. Edward POWERS or Peter KEHOE. Henry Prince, Dyer , does Blue-Dying at the house formerly occupied by Doctor TRAUTVINE, near Mr. Bush 's Tavern and the Bridge. John HENNING to sell at Newtown, Frederick Co. a negro. Leave your name with Mr. HEISKELL, a tavern keeper in said town. $10 reward. Deserted from Capt. Joseph Brock 's Co. Henry Barns 30 yrs. 4 '9" , short black hair, black eyes, stout made, rather bowlegged and is German born and appears fond of strong drink David CARLILE of Opiquan Creek advertises for a miller. School opened in Shepherd's Town by MOSES HOOE or HOGE. Whereas Ellis Long, My husband has left his home and family , I will pay debts previous to 19th. Elizabeth Long , Stephensburg. May 28, 1792. William DULANEY has just opened a store of Medicine, Drugs, and Drystuffs Abraham GRAPES living on Opiquan Creek eight miles from Winchester on Rd. to Harper's Ferry has had strayed or stolen horse. Has likely made for Hardy Co. Volume % #218 Monday June 4, 1792 Robert WELLS clock, Watchmaker and Silversmith, Winchester. I do hereby forewarn all persons from taking an assignment on a Bond gived by John HOFF to Elizabeth Hoff of Hampshire Co. Va. which bond I have discharged since the said John Hoff died and have vouchers of the same in my possession. Cornelius Hoff. June 4, 1792. Winchester Va. June 4, 1792 As I intend shortly to remove out of the state, I propose selling the premises where I now live... Thomas EDMONDSON Ran away on Sunday the 27th of May last from the subscriber, living at the head of Long Marsh, Frederick Co., an apprentice boy, named Isaac MYERS. He is about 18 yrs. of age and has a down-looking, ill natured countenance. Anthony CRUM . Ran away from the subscriber at the mouth of Monocacy on 16th of Jan. a negro man named DUCK, age about 46 yrs. 5'8 or 9 " bowshinned and has a bleminsh in one of his eyes. Good carpenter. Said Negro confessed some time before his elopement, that he and two white men, one by the name of George NORTON , an Irishman and the other Harman BONECUTTER , a Hessian, has been in partnership stealing grain at different times... Negro may get in their company to pass as their property or as a free man. Levin LUCKETT . Subscriber to sell land 411 acres on West Run, Frederick Co. Va. Thomas M"CLUN Printed Winchester by Richard BOWEN. Volume 5 #219 Monday June 19, 1792 The Constitution of Ky. was finally ratified by the Convention at Danville on the 26th day of April. >From Knoxville Gazette, a cherokee with 4 Squaws was passing peacefully the house of James HUBBARD on French Broad. This Hubbard is one of those people who went down the Tennessee to attempt a settlement at Mulcle Shoals (with the Indians) and there are strong reason to suspect that the guns were fired at the Indians (in front of his house) by his two sons, minors.... All persons indebted to estate of THOMAS MARTIN, dec. of Frederick Co. Md.... Exec. George Ruble and Underhill BARTON June 11, 1792. Frederick Co. -Statement by Jacob WEEKLEY fred. Co. Va. witness Philip MALLORY . Benjamin Kendrick had a horse stolen out of his pasture in the Forks of Shenandoah River, Chester's Gap, Frederick Co. Va. Winchester June 18 Sunday the 10th instant Cornelius CONOWAY was committed to gaol of this county on suspicion of horsestealing. Six farms to be rented. George DEVILBISS, Long Glade, Va. Stoney Creek, Shenandoah Co. June 12, 1792 Wife Susanna has eloped from me without any just cause and I will pay no debts she may contract. JOHN LESHER Volume 5 #121 Mon. June 25, 1792 Trap Hill Frederick Co. June 25 This is to forewarn all persons from trusting my wife Mary on my account, as I am determined not to pay any debts of her contracting after date aforementioned. John BARNETT . June 25, 1792 Persons indebted to estate of Henry Strickland, dec. Admin. Richard CHEW . Robert Harns or Hains of Frederick Co. has found a lost horse. Meshach SEXTON , Fred. Co. to sell an oil Mill. Thomas MASSE of Fred. Co. Va. near Berry 's ferry has had a horse stolen. John BOGAN has opened a tavern at Millwood, 14 mi. from Winchester. Shenandoah Co. March 26, 1792 John CROOKSHANKS, compl. against Pharoah COBB and David DEADEDRICK, def. John SMITH, a deserter , 19 yrs. 5'7" short black hair, thin vissage and good complextion, native of Delaware. notice by Benjamin Strother, Lewisburg Mon. July 2, 1792 Deserted from my Co. Henry MAHONY 6' , Wm. MURPHY 4'12" , Wm. Young 6" July 9, 1792 Ran away an Irish Servant named John WHITE about 22 yrs. old 5'5" black hair. from Jacob KELSLEY, Shenandoah Co. Wife Elizabeth Rogers the lawful wife of Subscriber eloped about 12 months ago with Henry ORONDORFF. Thomas ROGERS. (Orendorff has changed his name to DOFF ) Stephen Pritchard living near KERAN 's Town Frederick Co. found a horse. ----- July 16, 1792 John Willet horse strayed away from Romney, Hampshire Co. ____ July 23, 1792 Christian STREIT opens a school. -- Aug. 20 Indentured apprentice Eli EDMONDSON ran away from David Russell _ __Aug. 27-1792 Henry Duncan, an apprentice 20 yrs. old ran away from Aaron HEWES , Alexandria ----- August 27, 1792 A petition will be presented to next General Assembly to grant to Wm. KERCHEVAL and Mary his wife and her heirs a tract of 824 A being in Berkeley Co., formerly part of Frederick Co. surveyed for Mr. --- BEALL father of aforesaid Mary now wife of said Wm. Kercheval by Guy Broadwater. -- Sept. 17, 1792 Whereas Ann Arnold my wife and I no longer live together.... I will not pay any of her accts. Wm. ARNOLD, Rockbridge Co. Sept. 6, 1792. --- John Willits Sept. 3, 1792 Reward had bay mare stolen out of the pasture on night of 24th of August, living at the Crossroads in Aleghany Co. Md., 5 miles above Fort Cumberland. --- Sept. 24, 1792 Ran away Tailor's apprentice . Eleazer Taylor 18-19 yrs. old. Notice by Adam KIGER, Winchester --- October 1, 1792 Winchester -A traveller who passed through this town on Friday informs that the Indians about 5 wks ago killed a Mr. STEVENSON and family not far from Madison Ct. House, Ky. A List of Letters remaining in the post office, Winchester A. James Armstrong, William Armstrong, --- Agness, Robert Alexander B. Capt. Francis BURGES , Agnes BRYAN , Samuel BRYSON , Samuel W. BARREL, Alexander Brown C. Peter Catlet , Rawleigh Colston , Robert Campbell , Arthur Carokadden, Thomas Connors, James Chipley . D. John Dobbins , Andrew Davison , Robert Dick , George Devilbiss , James Gamul Dowdall , James Duncan, jun. F. Henry Findley , Enveh Fenton, William Farip (Farriss) , William Farro , Back Ck. G John Gulkeson , Isaac Gilkeson , Russel Goodrich H. Miles Harrison , Major James Heard , John Hamilton , Samuel Hall , thomas Halley , James Hare , Mary Hesselton I. James Irwin ? William Irwin, Samuel Jenkins , John Jones K John Kercheval , Gerrard Keating L. Simon Lauck , John Latham , Anthony Lee , Doctor John Lee M. thomas Mallory , Samuel M Gee, Major Thomas Massie, William Moore, Michael MKey , Joseph Morgan , Isaac Miller, Randal Mitchell , William Mason , James Moore, Robert Montgomery , Duncan M"Vicar O Thomas Owram P. John Pritchard , Robert Porter , Colonel Eilas Pollon , richard Phelan , Barbara Powell , John Peyton, Philip Pendleton, Samuel P-- R Thomas Reynolds James Robeson , Jeremiah Reed S. Carptain Tobias , Lightfoot Emerson Standbury , Joseph Stere , Capt. B. Smith, John Smith --Sherrard , William Swoods T. Joseph Tuley , John Thompson , William Talbott , -en John TRIMBLE, Daniel Thornburg W. Edward Whittle , Susanna Wood , Matthew Wright , John Wormsley , James Wormeley , Peter Windle. Daniel Norton, P.M. Oct. 1, 1792. The Debtors to the Estate of John BREDIN, deceased are desire to settle and pay off their respective accounts. ... William HERRING , John WAYTE , James CURRY , Executors. Harrisonburg October 1, 1792 Ran away from the subscriber living about four miles from Winchester on the 7th instant, an indented Servant named Edward M'GUIRE about 19 yrs. of age, middling tall and slim, sandy complextion and somewhat freckled. ... David LUPTON. 1st 10th Month , 1792 Thos. Cantwell takes leave to inform his friends and the public, that he has just received an assortment of Fall and Winter Goods, Groceries, Dye-Stuffs, &c &c .... 10/15/1792 Wife Arrabella has eloped from my bed and board. John RUDEL . --Oct. 22, 1792 The Confession of John Young who was executed near this Town, on the 19th of October 1792 for Horsestealing.: I John Young, was born in Baltimore county, Maryland; my father occupied a small farm. He died when I was about 20 and my mother when I was about 16 years of age. A short time before my mother's death, I enlisted for a soldier to go against the Indians, but deserted. Mr. John DORSEY cleared me of this transaction, and I served him faithfully two months for so doing. After my mother's death, I thought myself too much of a man to obey my father's commands, and he breaking up housekeeping, I quitted Maryland and came to Virginia. I hired myself to Mr. Thomas RUTHERFORD, of Berkeley county, and continued in his employ until I married. I afterwards lived 3 or 4 years on a part of Robert SHIRLEY 's lands - then on Jarvis SHIRLEY 's lands 9 or 10 years, during all which time I behaved myself like an honest industrious citizen. i then moved to a place adjoining the late General Lee 's plantation, where I continued two years. From thence I went to Roan county, North Carolina, where I unfortunately got acquainted with John M'Kee and George BROWN. By this connexion I was led to forsake the paths of honesty -- Brown stealing two horses from one FRY , living on the river ADKIN , in said county, I was privy thereto, and received a part of the money BROWN sold said horses for. I was suspected as Brown 's accomplice , and fearful of being apprehended, I thougt it most fate for me to quit that country. I accordingly went from thence and took my abode near Hancock - town Maryland, where I continued about twelve months , about the expiration of this period, I was apprehended and committed to Fredcericktown gaol, on suspicion of stealing a mare - this I most solemnly declare I was innocent of -- I, however, broke goal and made my escape. I afterwards moved with my family into Orange county, Virginia, worked hard, behaved honestly, and purchaed a plantation. In the 4th year got into loose company, and to support my idleness and profigacy purchased a horse on credit from a Capt. Wright, finding myself unable to pay for him at the appointed time, I stole a mare from the widow SCROGHAM, which I disposed of to raise the money. It is some consolation to me, in my present unhappy situation, to know that the woman got her mare again. I am sorry to say that I continued the shameful practice of stealing horses after this time, among the rest I took a mare from Mr. DAVIS of Orange, but he has recovered her again. Being closely pursued for the last mentioned offence, after crossing Shenandoah river, I took to the woods, where I remained three days without tasting any food. I wished to make the best speed I could to my wife, which coccassioned me to take Mr. MERCER 's horse, for which I am now to suffer - but I solemnly declare that I intended to return him, as soon as I had adjusted matters at home. I also stole a young sorrel horse from Henry MILLER, of Berkely county, a little before last harvest, and one from a Mr. KENDRICK, on Shenandoah river. I sold both these horses in Petersburg, and Mr. RICHARDS, cryer of that town , can tell to whom they were sold. Many other horses that have been stolen, and other things laid to my charge, I solemnly declare myself innocent of. Alexander BURNET, richard BUTCHER , and Edward M'CORMICK , who were mentioned in my petition to the honrable the Judges of the District Court, as being guilty of crimes therein set forth, I solemnly declare are totally innocent, as to any think I know, and I think it but justice to them to make known, that I inserted those things at the instigation of Cornelius CONOWAY. JOHN YOUNG(his mark) Prison, Winchester, October 18, 1792 Copy of a Letter to his Son. My Dear Son, Icannot quit this world of troubles without dropping a word of advice to you. It is, therefore, my dying request that you pursue the paths of honesty and industry, so that by rendering yourself a worthy member of the community, you will, in a great measure, wipe off the stain your unfortunate father has brought on the family. Shun the company of drunkards and proffligates as you would a rattlesnake. The want of education, I now, to my cost, sadly experience. O, my son, endeavor to instruct yourself and the rest of my offspring in the great thruths of the gospel, and to avoid the temptations of Satan - so may you hope to merit eternal life. When your poor and miserable father recapitulates in his mind th manifold transgressions he has been guilty of, both against God and against man, his soul shudders at the thought of awful eternity. O, may the gracious Saviour of the Universe, look down with an eye of pity and compassion on a wretch like me, and vouchsafe to pardon my iniquities; and may he so dispose your heart, my son, to good works, as to render you worthy of a place in his divine abode. This is the last wish of your distressed father. John Young (his mark) Prison, Winchester Oct. 18, 1792. Copy of a Letter to his Wife. Dear Wife, Being about to quit this world of troubles, I thought I could not die contented without recommending my two youngest children to your especial care. It is therefore my last wish that you will bring them up in the paths of virtue and honesty, and do not place them under other persons to ill treat the. --In a very little time I shall be plunged into the dark abyss of eternity, and I shudder to think how I shall approach the presence of that God whom I have so greatly offended. May he in his great goodness have mercy on my poor soul, and take you and my dear offspring into his holy keeping. Adieu forever, beleive me your affectionate Husband John Young his mark Prison , Winchester Oct. 19, 1792 -- At the place of execution he acknowledge the justice of his sentence, joined inprayer with the worthy Clergymen who attended him on the melancholy occasion, and after exhorting youth to beware of idle and dishonest company, to which alone he attributed his ignominous end, met his fate with apparent fortitude and resignation. He was in the 47th year of his age. --- To be sold on Tues the 6th Day of November next... at the Plantation on which William VANCE, deceased, resided within two miles of Newtown... a part of the Personal property of the said William Vance, consisting of horses, cows, sheep, hogs, one waggon, one Cart and Geers complete, bar shear and shovel ploughs. One 83 gallon still, nearly new, Distill Tubs, a large quantity of hackled Flax, a considerable quantity of Wool, homemade Flax and Tow linen, Flaw and Tow Yarn, some excellent old Whiskey, per the gallon, cherry Bounce, per the gallon, one Chest and Drawers, one Desk and Book Case, two goo Weaver's Looms, a number of Reeds and Geers for ditto, one good Pipe Stove, Household and kitchen Furniture, Hay, corn, and a number of other Articles too tedious to enumerate.....John GILKISON and James D. VANCE, executors. Oct. 22, 1792. Trimble's Fulling Mill ad - seven miles from Winchester. Strayed or Stolen out of James Bell's Pasture, four miles from Winchester, on the night of 9th instant two black horses and one b. mare. Leonard Fehle Oct. 14, 1792 On Friday the second day of November at the Subscribers Plantation, two miles from Winchester to be sold a Wagon, stock of horses, hogs, animals, sundry Plantation Utensils. Anna M"DONALL . John Kercheval having completed his Mills... Greenwood Mills October 15, 1792. December 10, 1792 William ARMSTRONG - for sale 300 Acres on Pattersons Creek, Hampshire Co., 2 mil from town of Frankton. ====Dec. 17, 1797 Rachael JOHNSTON has eloped from bed and board. JAMES JOHNSTON. Augusta Co. Dec. 5, 1792. ____ January 29, 1793 Wife Ketty during my tour to the Western Country has thought proper to take unto herself another husband named MULHOLLAND. The better to facilitate her purpose, she was married under a fictitious name. Wm. LAING Knoxville Jan. 12 On Sunday arrived in town, James CAREY, one of the interpretors, the STANDING TURKEY, THE WARRIORS SON, THE BIG FELLOW, George PARIS and George MILLER ... (about an attempt at an Indian treaty).... Dec. 7th 8 miles from Nashville calvary - John HANKINS was scalped. 29th of same month John HAGGARD was killed and scalped about 6 mi. from Nashville. His wife was killed last summer by the Indians and he has left 5 small children in poverty and wretchedness. A list of Letters remaining in the post office, Winchester.... B. William H. Baker mer. Winchester ; Thomas Buck , Esq. Frederick County C. Peter CATLETT , near Berry's Ferry , 3 ; Robert CHRISTIE, care of ROBERT SHERRARD , J. Carter , Comb-maker , near Winchester , George Crost or Croft , Christian Coil , or Jacob Coil , South Branch of Patowmac , or Cedar Creek ; John CAMPBELL , care of Abraham NEILL , John COIL , care of J. Walker . D. Isaac Davis , near Crooked Run, F.C. E. Elizabeth Enox H. Henry HEINZMAN , mer. Romney ; Wm. HACKNEY , ditto , 2 ; Jacob HACKNEY , f. county , Marland , near Harper's Ferry ; Solomon HOGE , Frederick County. K. John KERNER , care of Henry EKLEY , John KENNEDY , care of Robert GRAY . L. Henry Loutlan ,care of Rob. Cochran; John LARGEN , Hampshire county; John and Elizabeth LOCHART , Hampsh. county , John LAMOND, jun. care of R. SHERRARD ; Nathan LEAKE , care of James HOLLIDAY M. John T. MASON, At. at Law ; Bat. MUSE, ESQ . , John M'HUGH , care of P. Croom , Mrs. Rosanna MAY , Winchester. R. Robert RODGERS , near Winchester , 2 S. Richard SUMMERVILLE , care of Capt. James Summerville, Winchester ; James SMITHER , Winchester T. Matthew TERNAY , care of Col. Andrew WODROW W. Samuel WITHEROW , care of Capt. James SIM"RALL; James WORMELEY G. F. Norton, Post-Master Winchester, Jan. 14, 1793 N.B. The Public will please to take notice that, until the first of April next, the Mails for Alexandria and Staunton will be dispatched only once in every two weeks. The Post for Staunton will start this morning, and that for Alexandria this day - week - to arrive on Saturday evenings, alternately. Sale of slaves of Nathaniel Pen to satisfy a debt due the estate of James HUNTER, deceased. EDWARD SMITH , THOMAS MASSIE , R.K. MEADE. Jan. 7, 1793 J. GAMUL and Dowdale -store in Stephensburg ad. --- Feb. 18, 1793 Knoxville Jan. 12 On tues the 22 John PETES was killed by Indians on Crooked Creek about 16 mi. from this place. ----- Winchester Feb. 25, 1793 On Thurs. the 14 instant married by Rev. Mr. Hill - Mr. Matthew FRAME of Charlestown to MISS MASSY GIBBS near this town. Francis HIRONOMIS LOUDEN Feb. 25, 1793 this is to caution all persons not to deal with my wife or any of my children as I will not be answerable for any contracts of theirs.... my son in law also... Will prosecute anyone who destroys my fences. --- April 15, 1793 Winchester About 3 weeks ago, Thomas ROSS , Postrider fell sacrifice to the Indians in the wilderness. --- April 22, 1793 Winchester Thursday Last arrived in this town a man named WM. PRESTON , who belonged to the Penn. Levies, and was wounded taken prisoner by the Indians at the time General St. Clair's Army was defeated. Ran away apprentice boy Thomas JEFFS 17 or 18 yrs. old. from Lewis STEPHENS> Notice is hereby given, that the defendants will proceed by virtue of a didimus issued from the court of said county, in the said suit to take the depostiions of Edward TAYLOR and Harrison TAYLOR at the house of John BRADY, in the town of Winchester, and county of Frederick , on the second Saturday in May next.... ELIAS CACKLEY, JAMES COYLE. April 8, 1793. A List of Letters in the Post Office at Winchester.... A. Doctor ALLEN , Winchester B. Jacob BERLIN , Whitepost , near Winchester ; George BLAKEMORE , near Battle-Town C. Peter CATLETT, 2 D. Leroy DANGERFIELD , John DAVIS , Morgan-Town ; Rebecca DEMOS , Berkeley E. Dr. EVECMON , near Fort Cumberland , Robert EWING , Newgent ELLIS . F. John FERGUSON , care of Edward POWARS , John FLORYOR ; Capt. Thomas Fox G. Charles GALLAGHER , Morgan-Town; Morris GIBBONS , Berkely ; Henry GARNER , care of Casper RINKER H. Henry HAMILTON , coppersmith ; John HURST , care of Colonel HOGE ; William HOUSE , Timber Ridge ; Absalom HALL . L. Patrick LOCKHART ; Thomas LEIPER , jun. , Alexander M'LARTY , Carpenter ; John LOGAN , Little Capon M... Laughlin M'CANNY , 2 ; John MUSLIN or MUFLIN , John MOORE , Rock-Town; Robert MANN , care of Col. Smith ; Henry MOORE ; Richard M'SHERRY ; Moses M'EVOY , care of James OLIVER ; George MYERS , Hapshire ; Walter MURDOCH ; Mrs. Mary MEADE ; Archibald M'DONALD , Battle-Town , John T. MASON, Attorney at Law, 4 James M'CORMICK , near Winchester ; General D. Morgan ; James MORGAN N. Daniel F. NORTON P. John PITSADOM , Hardy County R. David RUSSELL, Winchester ; Philip REILLY , Winchester. S. Thomas STEELE ; Charles SAXTON , care of Dr. PAINE, Lehu Town ; John SMITH , near General MORGAN 's ; Robert SMILEY ; George SCOTT T. Joseph TODD W. David WELTON , Hardy ; James WINTER , saddler ; John WILLIN ; WARNER WASHINGTON , John WREN . George F. Norton, P. M. April 15, 1792. Ad for store Adam DOUGLASS, Winchester. At a court of Quarter Sessions for Harrison County 19th day of March 1793 Joseph TIDBALL complain. DORSEY PENTICOST and Catherine his wife Defendants in Chancerery..... Mon. Aug. next.... --- May 20, 1793 Died in Martinburg on Tues the 7th instant GEORGE ROOTS , Esq. Attorney at law. His remains were interred the evening following. ---- May 27, 1793 My wife Sarah for reasons best known to herself has absconded from my bed and board. John PEELING, Winchester May 25, 1793. ---- June 10, 1792 Account of an Indian Attack.... As the canoe was crossing, she had strength enough to call for assistance, they went, found her hanging by a bush in the water nearly up to the chin, her infant at the bottom of the river a few yards from her, she lived nearly 24 hours, and when informed by her physician that it was not possible for her to survive much longer, she with fortitude , that is rarely to be met with, resigned her breath. Mrs. Tirresher was about 25 years of age, of a respectable family, an elegant person, and possessed an uncommon education. On Thursday the 25th ult. two men were killed in Franklin, 45 horses carried off, and since the accounts published in our last, all the inhabitants on the frontiers have retreated into forts without arms or ammunition, at one meeting of near 40 persons they could only muster 5 old muskets, to heighten the horror of their condition the Indians were momently expected. As similiar murders are daily committed it is called upon the spirit of 800 gallant fellows who have marched last week against the savages, determined to avenge the cruelties indiscriminately practiced on the infant, the mother and the ---deless. Winchester June 10 The Knoxville Gazette, of the 8th ult. furnishes the following melancholy detail of Indiana depredations: Last Saturday James DONELSON arrived in town express, from Cumberland, Mero district. From him we have received letters, containing the most melancholy accounts of the disstressed situation of the truly unfortunate inhabitants of that district. Among the many murders and depredations lately committed by Indians, in that district, the following, which have taken place between the 9th and 28th of April, are a part. April 9 Col. Isaac BLEDSOE killed in his field near his own house; the party consisted of 20. 10th The house of Mrs. SIMPSON was set on fire in the night, but the flames were extinguished by men who were in the house. 11th John HARMAN and ____DOWDEY were killed near the mouth of Sycamore, in Tennessee county 14th Henry HOWDESHALL and Samuel PHARR killed near General Rutherford 's 18th John BENTON killed, on the road between Capt. REESE 's and Col. WINCHESTER 's mill. The same day two men were killed within hearing of CLARKSVILLE 20th RICHARD SHAFFER and ____GAMBRELL were killed, and JAMES DEAN wounded. 27th A party of INDIANS, at first supposed to be sixty, but since, on good grounds, believed to be two hundred, attacked the stateion at Greenville and killed JOHN JARVIS , and a negro fellow belonging to Mrs. PARKES. This station was saved by the Signal bravery of WILLIAM NEELEY, William lWILSON , and William Hall , who killed two Indians and wounded several others. Men are now in pursuit of the Indians. Whre will these mischiefs end? What are the blessings of government to us? Are we to hope for protection? if so, when" 28th FRANCIS RAMER was killed near the Dripping Spring, between Cumberland and Kentucky. Last Tuesday week two horses were stolen by Indians, from JAMES BOYD and STEPHEN GRAVES , at M'Tear 's station, twelve miles from this place: And on Saturday night last, fifteen horses were stolen from Matthew BISHOP 's , eight miles from this place. >From undoubted information we can assert that since the first of April, six hundred and sixty Creeks have crossed the Tennessee, at the lower towns of the Cherokees, for war against the district of Mero, Cumberland settlements. On the 29th ult. a detachment of mounted infantry, consisting of one hundred and twenty men, under the command of Major Jugh Beard, marched from South West Point, mouth of Clinch, to the relief of Mero District. The people of Georgia appear to bear with much impatience, the killing a few only of their fellow citiezens--What would be their feelings, had the hundreds of murders and depredations been perpetrated there, which have been in this Territory" it has been our duty to bear them, relying on the protection of the federal government, in due time; but Georgeia is a state which was represented in the late "philanthropic Congress" . It is to be hoped their successors will not extend their philanthropy so far as to give large supplies, and thereby invigorate the Creeks to murder the peaceful citizens of the United States. Had not the late Congress ordered a supply of corn to the Creeks, so great was the scarcity of that article, that they would have had little spirit or ability for war. It is now probable, Mr. SEAGROVE will not again publish to the world the peaceful disposition of the Creeks, at that very moment when large bodies of them are invading the defenceless people of this Territory. -Married -- On Suday the 2d instant, THOMAS DOUTHAT, Esq. of Staunton, to the acocmplished Miss JANE PRICE , of Henrico county , near Richmond. --Lexington , (Kentucky) May 11 On Tuesday the 30th ult. the Indians took two men on Brasheers' creek; previous to which, one of them was slightly wounded in the thigh, after taking them some distance, they tomahawked and scalped the wounded man, who was found and brought home alive and was living on Sunday last, but there is little hopes of his recovery. -- The Overseers of the Poor of Frederick Co. to meet. JOHN MILTON, JOSEPH STTER. Those indebted to the estate of REES THOMAS, decented, are requested to make immediate payment Evan THOMAS, admin. June 10, 1793. Notice In April Last, I passed eight bonds to a certain Philip FUNK, to the amount of 781, 7s 6d . The public are hereby cautioned against taking an assignment on any or eith of said bonds, as I will not pay any part until Funk complies with the contract between us. Jacob MUMMAY. Gabriel NOURSE respectfully acquaints the inhabitants of Winchester, .... that he has opened and ready for sale in the Store-House formerly occupied by Col. Joseph HOLMES , and of late by Mr. Thos. CANTWELL, a choice assortment of Goods. -- June 24, 1793 Winchester June 24 Friday arrived here from Richmond, on their way to Head-Quarters , a party of recruits under the command of Captain HETH. >From the Knoxville Gazette of June 1 On the 9th ultimo, a party of Indians fired upon four children at JOHNSTON 's STATION near Nashville, wounded three, one of whom they scalped, and caught the fourth by the jacket, but he slipped it off and escaped. On the 18th , ten horses were stolen by Indians from Pigeon, Jefferson county, they belonged to three poor men, who have not another left to draw their ploughts at this important season of the year. Killed by Indians, on Saturday last, THOS. GILLUM, and his son JOHN GILLU, on Bull Run 18 miles from this place. The persons who buried them, judging from the sign, report the number of Indians to have been twelve, and trails of several other parties were discovered, making in the whole about 40. On the same day, upwards of twenty horses were stolen and tracked to Clinch River. The main camp of this maruding party is supposed to be in Cumberland mountain, in search of which the Governor has ordered out Capt. John BEARD, of Knox county, with fifty mounted infantry. Many parties of the Creeks have lately repassed the Tennessee, at the lower Cherokee towns, on their way home from Cumberland and Kentucky, with many scalps and valuable horses. The Creek nation must be destroye, or the fourth western frontiers, from the mouth of St. Mary's to the western extremities of Kentucky and Virginia, will be incessantly harrasted by them; and now is the time. The Cherokee council, with the Shawanee ambassadors, held at Will's Town, adjourned a few days past. The result is said to be , that the Cherokee, determined on peace with the United States, and five of the Ambassadors with Mr. WILLBANDK, who has long been residing among the Creeks, on the next day departed for the northern nations. On Sunday the 19th ult. DAVID GILLILAND, a young man from WASHINGTON County , Virginia, who had lately been in the lower Cherokee towns, and had some dealings with ARTHUR COODEY, a Cherokee half-breed, upon a matter of difference arising between them, discharged a musquet at COODEY, and slightly wounded him with one shot. GUILLILAND was immediately taken into custody by a justice of the peace, in... -- Two Dollars Reward. Strayed from my Plantation, near the head of Opiquan Creek, frederick County , on the 135h of May last, a light bay mare... Henry Baylis , June 24, 1793 . John Jones , Loudoun County, near Canby 's Mill found a dark bay horse. June 24. --- Winchester July 1, 1793 Married lately in City of Philadelphia, Mr. B. B. TIMOTHY of Charleston S.C. to Miss ANN TELFAIR of Philadelphia. Also in WOODSTOCK, Shenandoah, Mr. JACOB SHROCK of Hagerstown married to Miss AMELIA HEISKELL dau. of Mr. FREDERICK HEISKELL, merchant. Died a few days ago in Frederick Co., Major John GILKISON, a gentleman whole rectitute of conduct through life gained him the esteem of a numerous acquaintances.... Whereas by death of late Col. 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