Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer (Martinsburg, Va.), 1808-04-15 00:00:00

Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer.
[No. 47 OF VOLUME IX.]
FRIDAY, April 15, 1808.
[WHOLE No. 463.]
We are authorised to inform the Citizens of Berkeley County, that Capt. AARON FARIS and GEO: PORTERFIELD , Esq. will serve them in the next General Assembly of Virginia, if elected.
THE following receipt, which I obtained of the Reverend James J. Wilmer, two days after the expiration of his contract alluded to in his advertisement, published in the two last week's Intelligencer, is published to exonerate myself from any censure that advertisement may inuendo against the persons advertising for a Minister of the Protestant Episcopal Church more than two years ago.
"Received this day from Mr. William Pendleton a full and due settlement of his subscription the amount of $134 as above stated, and this receipt is a full discharge for all claim against him."
J. J. WILMER. Martinsburg, April 8, 1807. Verbatim et literatim. W. PENDLETON.
April 8, 1808.
ATTENTION! THE "Martinsburg Independent Blues," are requested to attend MUSTER at their usual place of parade in complete uniform, on the last Saturday in this month, at 12 o'clock, P. M. Any person who joins the Company this spring, will be permitted to Muster without uniform, for a reasonable time after the discontinuance of the Embargo. JAMES FAULKNER, Capt. April 8, 1808.
TO BE SOLD, ON Thursday the 14th inst. at my farm near the Swan-ponds, about eighteen head of Cattle, two Waggons, seven Horses, two Mules and some Hogs. Farming Utensils and a quantity of Floor. Six months credit will be given, on bond with approved security. The sale will commence about ten o'clock. EDWARD O. WILLIAMS. April 8, 1808.
A Negro Man FOR SALE, WHO is one of the completest farmers any where to be found; he will be sold low, and the terms made agreeable to a good man. Inquire of Mr. Alburtis in Martinsburg, of Mr. Kearsey in Shepherd's-Town, or of Doctor Cramer in Charles-Town. April 8, 1808.
TO BE LET, and possession given when required, THE House in which Mrs. Donaldson lately lived, and now in the occupancy of Mrs. Little, situate in Burke street Martinsburg, together with a full Lot of ground converted into an excellent Garden, with a number of large bearing apple trees of fine fruit; A Clover Lot may also be had with it if required. The House is very commodious and well finished, with an excellent Kitchen, Smoke House and Stable, and in every other respect is a very convenient, healthy and desirable situation. For terms apply to WILLIAM BELL. Martinsburg, April 8, 1808.
THE subscriber wishes to procure settlers on a tract of the first-rate Land, containing twenty-five thousand acres, situated on the banks of the river Ohio, in the state of Kentucky, about sixty miles below the Falls. It is said to be finely watered, and well adapted to the culture of Cotton, Hemp, Flax, Wheat, Corn, and Tobacco. It will be let for twenty-one years, in Tenements of about three hundred acres, on terms advantageous to the Tenants, which will be made known on application to the subscriber residing about three miles from the Falling Waters in Berkeley County. RALEIGH COLSTON. March 11, 1808. [2m]
A variety of BLANKS For sale at this Office.
MARTINSBURG RACES.
WILL be run for over a good course near Martinsburg, on Wednesday the 18th day of May next, a purse of one hundred dollars, four miles to the heat, free for any horse, mare or gelding.
On Thursday the 19th, a purse of fifty dollars, three miles to the heat, free as before, the winning horse the first day excepted.
And on Friday the 20th, a purse of twenty dollars, two miles to the heat, free also, for any horse, mare or gelding, the winning Horses the preceding days excepted.
The racing each day, to be regulated agreeable to established rules. Proper persons will be appointed as judges.
One shilling in the pound entrance. Horses to be entered the day preceding each race, or double at the post. Four horses to start each day, or no race.
Toll will be required from all spectators, not subscribers to the purse.
DAVID COONS, Manager. April 8, 1808.
Bark Wanted.
FOR Black Oak Bark, as we are out of that kind, four dollars per cord for good well packed cords will be given, and a generous price for Spanish and Chestnut Oak, at our Tan Yard in Shepherd's-Town.
CAMPBELL & M'KNIGHTS. Shepherd's-Town, April 8, 1808.
N. B. Black Oak Bark has usually been but from two and a half to three dollars a cord. [6w.]
A List of letters in the Post-Office at Shepherd's-Town, on the first day of April 1808, which letters, will be sent to the General Post-Office, if not taken out before the first of July following.
William Beety, Jesse Burrell, John Brooner, Walter Baker, John Briley.
C. Thomas Cowran, Daniel Carroll, Benjamin Carlisle, John or William Crome.
D. John Dicks, Achsah Davis, Celia G. Davis.
E. Philip Entler 2.
F. Daniel Faulk.
G. Selvanus Griffith, Betty Grimes.
H. John Hendricks.
J. Sarah Jeffers, Isaac James (black man).
L. Joseph J. Lancaster 2, William Lucas, John Lowry, Thomas Lee.
M. Matthew M'Geary, Richard M'Sherry, Samuel M'Quillin.
N. Molly Nace, Caty Nace.
G. William Osborn, Jonathan Osborn, P. Edward Pennington.
R. Arthur Russell, Geo: Reynolds.
S. Jacob Stong, John Stipp, sen. Jacob Shidley, Jacob Strider.
T. Elizabeth Turner, David Taylor, Margaret Thompson, Andrew Thomas, Leo: Tiberghim, Levi Taylor.
V. Matthew Vansant, Jacob Varner.
W. Mrs. Warner (band box maker), John Welsh, Topson Williams, William Walper, Solomon Williams.
JAMES BROWN, P.M. April 8, 1808.
The celebrated stud Horse HIRAM,
WILL stand this season at the stable of the subscriber, and cover mares at three dollars and fifty cents the season, one dollar and fifty cents the single leap, and six dollars to ensure a foal; parting with, or removing the mare forfeits the ensurance; the money for the leap and season to be paid before the first of Sept. and for ensurance when the mare is known to be with foal; all of which may be discharged by delivering of grain before the 15th of August, at their respective market prices. The season has commenced and will end the 25th of June. No responsibility for accidents.
Hiram is of the Nob breed of Horses, is upwards of sixteen hands high, of a dark chestnut brown colour, 9 years old and remarkably well calculated for the draft.
STEPHEN SNODGRASS. April 8, 1808.
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE,
THE subscriber wishing to remove to the Western country, offers for sale his House and Lot in Charles-Town, Jefferson County, Virginia; this property is situate on the main street, near the Market-House and other public buildings, and adjoining Mr. John Kennedy's buildings where John Anderson's Coffee-House and Inn, is kept, which makes it valuable for store-keepers or Mechanics, it is unnecessary to say more as it is well known, from its laying so near the public buildings, and in the centre of the Town, that it will increase in value as the Town improves. The terms will be easy, by installments, and made known by applying to the subscriber living on the premises. [6w.]
TRAVIS GLASCOCK. Charles-Town, March 11, 1808.
Arthur Russell,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public generally, that he continues to carry on the Weaving business at his house in the back street in Shepherd's-Town, opposite Mr. John Miller's Brewery, and next door to Mr. Th: Shepherd, where he will Weave all descriptions of plain work in the neatest and best manner, on the shortest notice, and on the most moderate terms, either for cash or suitable country produce.
March 11, 1808.
N. B. He returns his sincere thanks for past favours, and hopes from his knowledge in the above business, to merit their future support. [6w.]
ELECTION.
NOTICE is hereby given, that an ELECTION will be held at the Court-House in Martinsburg, on the Monday after the third Tuesday in April next, for the purpose of choosing two fit persons to represent the County of Berkeley in the General Assembly of this State. JOHN TURNER, Sheriff. March 18, 1808.
TANNERS TAKE NOTICE!
FOR SALE,
A most excellent Tanyard, Of which a very great and extraordinary bargain will be given,
SITUATE in Shepherd's-Town Virginia, with a never failing stream of water running through it, and a wheel that raises the water in abundance for the use of the yard. There are four lots in the enclosure, and the improvements are a Bark and Mill house, 120 feet long, one brick building 48 feet long, wherein are a Currying-shop, a room for unfinished leather, and a Smoke-house; one other Brick House for storing and selling out finished leather, a Lime House, Stuffing-shop, and Garner for ground bark—with 37 Vats of different sizes, and room for 100 more. There is also in the same enclosure an excellent and beautiful Dwelling house, 60 feet by 24, two stories high with a piazza the whole length, and a kitchen and hall—the whole handsomely finished, and an excellent well of limestone water with a pump and dairy. The whole of the enclosure is planted with fruit and other trees—Also a convenient barn, stables and garden.
This is a most capital piece of property, and can hardly be exceeded by any situation that is to be met with. Shepherd's-Town is 18 miles from Hagerstown, 70 miles from the City of Washington, and 75 miles from Baltimore. It is on the west bank of the Potomac River in a high and remarkably healthy situation. The river will afford it an abundant supply of bark, when other places fail.
Any person wishing to purchase may know the terms by applying to the subscribers on the premises.
CAMPBELL & M'KNIGHTS. Shepherd's-Town, March 25, 1808.
Cash given for clean Linen and Cotton RAGS at this Office.
Berkeley, ss.
February Court, 1808. William Rankin and Christian Shank, Complainants,
against Mary Kelly, executrix of Thomas Kelly, dec. Robert Gustin and Elijah Sutton, Def'ts,
In CHANCERY.
THE defendant, Mary Kelly, not having entered her appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that she is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the Complainants by their counsel, it is ordered, that the said Mary Kelly do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in May next, to answer the bill of the complainants, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer for two months successively, and published at the door of the Court-House of said County.
A Copy. Teste, DAVID HUNTER, C.B.C.
BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTORY,
Nearly opposite the Globe Tavern, Martinsburg.
THE subscriber, from a desire to advance his own interest, to place his business on a more respectable footing, to serve his customers, and to be at all times ready to answer the calls of the public; has now, and intends always to keep in his employ, some of the best and most fashionable workmen, in his line of business; he will also be constantly provided with the best leather that can be obtained—and from an assiduous attention and endeavours to please, has no doubt but that he will be able to give satisfaction to all who think proper to employ him.
Gentlemen and Ladies at a distance, who may please to favour him with their work, may depend on their commands being strictly complied with, and that by forwarding their measures accompanied with instructions, their work can be as well executed here, as at any of the most fashionable towns.
JACOB POISAL.
March 25, 1808.
Mr. DANIEL KENNEDY, TAKE NOTICE,
THAT on the 30th day of April next, after the date hereof, at the house in which Mr. John M'Cleary now lives, in the town of Martinsburg, county of Berkeley and commonwealth of Virginia, I shall take the depositions of James Hedges and Samuel Kennedy, which depositions I intend to offer in evidence on the trial of a suit in Chancery, now depending and undetermined, in the county Court of Berkeley, wherein I, as ex'r of Thomas Kennedy, dec. am Complainant, and you, Stephen Snodgrass, William Shields, and Peter Jones, are Def'ts. Said depositions to be taken by virtue of a commission issued for the purpose aforesaid.
Your's, &c. ROBERT KENNEDY, ex'r of Thomas Kennedy, dec'd. Feb. 18, 1808.
Virginia Lands For Sale.
THE subscriber offers for sale several Tracts of Limestone Land, of the first rate quality, containing from 150 to 300 acres, well watered and timbered, lying within half a mile of the Potomac river, in Berkeley County, about seven miles above Williamsport and ten from Martinsburg. For terms apply to the subscriber on the premises. GEORGE NEWKIRK. September 18, 1807.

CONGRESS. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Monday, April 4.
Mr. Randolph , from the committee to whom the subject had been referred, reported a bill making provision for arming and equipping the whole body of the militia of the U. S. which was twice read and referred to a committee of the whole.
The engrossed bill for raising an additional military force was then read; and the question having been put, "shall this bill pass?" An extremely interesting debate arose, which occupied the house until they adjourned, at 4 o'clock, without taking a question. Messrs. Clopton , Howard , Smilie , Troup , Alston , Rhea , Taylor , Lyon , and Quincey supported the bill, and Messrs. Randolph and D. R. Williams opposed it.
Tuesday, April 5.
Mr. M. Williams obtained leave of absence for the remainder of the session.
A petition was received from the inhabitants of Newburyport, Mass. praying the liberty of exporting fish; which was referred to the committee of the whole on the state of the union.
Mr. Gardner laid upon the table a resolution to appoint a committee to enquire into the propriety of providing by law for the adjournment of Congress to an earlier period than already provided by law.
Mr. Barker presented several petitions from the dealers in fish, praying the liberty to export the same, &c. which were referred to a committee of the whole on the state of the union.
On motion of Mr. Haley , Resolved, That a committee be appointed to enquire into the expediency of authorising the president of the U. S. to exchange the site of the fortification near Portland harbor, for other land more suitable for a fortification for the protection of said harbor, and that they have leave to report by bill or otherwise.
Mr. Stanford from the committee appointed on a message from the president of the U. States relative to the deficit of appropriations for public buildings in the city of Washington, reported a bill to make appropriations for that purpose, and for other purposes.
The bill, after some debate, was recommitted to the committee who reported it, with instructions to make a detailed report, and to enquire into the expediency of establishing the office of surveyor of public buildings.
The following message was received on the 23d ultimo, and has been referred to Messrs. Blount , Quincey , Burwell , Cook , Riker , Troup and Witherall .
To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States.
In proceeding to carry into execution the act for fortifying our ports and harbors, it is found that the sites most advantageous for their defence, and sometimes the only sites competent to that defence, are, in some cases the property of minors, incapable of giving a valid consent to their alienation; in others, belong to persons who may refuse altogether to alienate, or demand a compensation far beyond the liberal justice allowable in such cases. From these causes the defence of our seaboard, so necessary to be pressed during the present season, will in various parts be defeated, unless a remedy can be applied—With a view to this, I submit the case to the consideration of Congress, who estimating its importance, and reviewing the powers vested in them by the constitution, combined with the amendment providing that private property shall not be taken for public use, without just compensation, will decide on the course most proper to be pursued.
I am aware that as the consent of the legislature of the state, to the purchase of the site, may not, in some instances, have been previously obtained, exclusive legislation cannot be exercised therein by Congress, until that consent is given. But in the mean time it will be held under the same laws which protect the property of individuals, and other property of the United States, in the same state; and the legislatures, at their next meetings, will have opportunities of doing what will be so evidently called for by the particular interest of their own state.
TH: JEFFERSON.
March 15, 1808.
JOURNAL
Of Secret Proceedings, from which the injunction of Confidence has been removed.
Wednesday, March 30.
A message in writing was received from the president of the U. S.
On motion of Mr. Randolph , and seconded, that the house do come to the following resolution:
Resolved , That the president of the U. S. be and hereby is requested to cause to be laid before the house of representatives information of the dates of the extract and copy of two letters respectively from the French minister to our minister at Paris, referred to in his letter to the secretary of state of the 22d of January, 1808; and also of the date of the receipt of the said communications and of the letter of M. Champagny of the fifteenth of January, 1808, by our said minister at Paris.
The house proceeded to consider the said proposed resolution at the clerk's table.
And on the question that the house do agree to the same, it was resolved in the affirmative, yeas 93, nays 24.
The yeas and nays being demanded by one fifth of the members present.
Those who voted in the affirmative are, Messrs. Alexander , L. J. Alston , Bassett , Bibb , Blackledge , Blake , Blount , Boyle , Brown , Burwell , Butler , Calhoun , G. W. Campbell , Champion , Chittenden , Claiborne , M. Clay , Clin-ton , Clopton , Cobb , Culpepper , Dana , Davenport , Dawson , Deshia , Durell , Elliott , Ely , Eppes , Franklin , Gardener , Gardner , Garnett , Goodwyn , Gray , Harris , Helms , Hoge , Holland , Holmes , Howard , Humphreys , Jenkins , Johnson , Jones , Kean , Key , Love , Lyon , Macon , Marion , Masters , Milner , D. Montgomery , N. R. Moore , T. Moore , Jer. Morrow , John Morrow , Moseley , Mumford , Newton , Pitkin , Porter , Quincey , Randolph , J. Richards , Riker , Rowan , Russell , Smelt , Smilie , S. Smith , J. Smith , Stanford , Stedman , Storer , Taggart , Tallmadge , Taylor , Thompson , Trigg , Troup , Upham , Van Allen , Van Cortlandt , Van Dyke , Van Horne , Van Rensselaer , Verplank , Wharton , D. R. Williams , M. Williams and Wilson .
Those who voted in the negative are, Messrs. W. Alston , Bard , Green , Heister , Isley , Lambert , M'Creery , J. Montgomery , Newbold , Nicholas , Pugh , Rhea , (Tenn.) M. Richards , Seaver , Sloan , J. K. Smith , Southard , Whitehill , Wilbour , Winn and Witherall .
Ordered, That Mr. John Randolph and Mr. G. W. Campbell , be appointed a committee to wait on the president of the U. S. pursuant to the said resolution.
The several orders of the day were further postponed till to morrow; and then the house adjourned until to morrow morning eleven o'clock.
Thursday, Mar 4 31.
The house being cleared of all persons except the members and the clerk.
Mr. Randolph , from the committee appointed to wait on the president of the U. States, pursuant to a resolution of the 30th instant, reported that the committee had, according to order, performed the service assigned to them and received an intimation that the president was indisposed, and could not give them a personal interview; and that at his request they had left the extract entrusted to them with his private secretary.
On motion of Mr. Randolph .
The house resumed the reading of such documents accompanying the message from the president of the U. States of the twenty-second instant, as in his judgement require secrecy, and were communicated by him, in confidence, and went through them.
A motion was made by Mr. Randolph , and seconded, that the house do come to the following resolution:
Resolved , That the injunction of secrecy imposed on the message of the president of the United States of the thirtieth instant, be taken off, so far as respects the documents accompanying the same with the exception of the letter from our minister at Paris to the secretary of state of the 27th of December, 1807.
On the question that the house do now proceed to take the said proposed resolution into consideration.
It passed in the negative, yeas 42—nays 77.
The yeas and nays being demanded by one fifth of the members present.
Those who voted in the affirmative are, Messrs. Bibb , Champion , Chittenden , Clinton , jun. Cobb , Culpepper , Dana , Davenport , Durell , Elliott , Ely , Gardener , Gardner , Garnett , Gray , Harris , Hoge , Jenkins , Key , Lewis , Lyon , Macon , Masters , Milner , Moseley , Mumford , Pitkin , Quincey , Randolph , J. Richards , Rowan , Russell , Stanford , Stedman , Tallmadge , Trigg , Upham , Van Cortlandt , Van Dyke , Van Horne , Van Rensselaer , D. R. Williams , 49.
Those who voted in the negative are
Alexander , L. J. Alston , W. Alston , Bacon , Bard , Barker , Bassett , Blackledge , Blake , Blount , Boyle , Brown , Burwell , Butler , Calhoun , G. W. Campbell , M. Clay , Clopton , Cotts , Dawson , Deshia , Eppes , Findley , Fisk , Franklin , Goodwyn , Green , Heister , Helms , Holland , Holmes , Howard , Isley , Johnson , Jones , Kenan , Kirkpatrick , Lambert , Love , Marion , M'Creery , D. Montgomery , J. Montgomery , N. R. Moore , T. Moore , Jer. Morrow , Jno. Morrow , Newbold , Newton , Nicholas , Porter , Pugh , Rhea , (Tenn.) M. Richards , Riker , Seaver , Sloan , Smelt , Smilie , J. K. Smith , S. Smith , John Smith , Southard , Storer , Taggart , Taylor , Thompson , Troup , Van Allen , Verplank , Wharton , Whitehill , Wilbour , M. Williams , Wilson , Winn , Witherall , 77.
A motion was then made by Mr. Randolph and seconded, that the said message and documents be referred to the committee of the whole house on the state of the union.
And the question being taken thereupon,
It was resolved in the affirmative.
A motion was then made by Mr. Randolph and seconded, that the house do come to the following resolution:
Resolved , That the injunction of secrecy imposed on the message of the president of the United States of the thirtieth instant, and the documents accompanying the same, be taken off, so far as relates to the copy of a letter, from M. Champagny to general Armstrong, of the 15th of Jan. 1808.
And on the question that the house do now proceed to consider the same.
It passed in the negative, yeas 45—nays 71.
The yeas and nays being demanded by one fifth of the members present.
Those who voted in the affirmative are, Messrs. Alexander , L. J. Alston , Bibb , Champion , Chittenden , Clinton , jr. Cobb , Culpepper , Dana , Davenport , Deshia , Elliott , Ely , Gardener , Garnett , Gray , Harris , Hoge , Jenkins , Key , Lewis , Lyon , Macon , Masters , Milner , Jno. Morrow , Mumford , Pitkin , Quincey , Randolph , Rowan , Russell , S. Smith , Stanford , Stedman , Tallmadge , Trigg , Upham , Van Cortlandt , Van Dyke , Van Horne , Van Rensselaer , D. R. Williams , 45.
Those who voted in the negative are, Messrs. W. Alston , Bacon , Bard , Barker , Bassett , Blackledge , Blake , Blount , Boyle , Brown , Burwell , Butler , Calhoun , G. W. Campbell , M. Clay , Clopton , Cotts , Dawson , Eppes , Findley , Fisk , Franklin , Goodwyn , Green , Heister , Holland , Holmes , Howard , Isley , Johnson , Jones , Kenan , Kirkpatrick , Lambert , Love , Marion , M'Creery , D. Montgomery , J. Montgomery , N. R. Moore , T. Moore , Jer. Morrow , Newbold , Newton , Nicholas , Porter , Pugh , Rhea , (Tenn.) J. Richards , M. Richards , Riker , Seaver , Sloan , Smelt , Smilie , J. K. Smith , Jno. Smith , Southard , Storer , Taylor , Troup , Thompson , Van Allen , Verplank , Wharton , Whitehill , Wilbour , M. Williams , Wilson , Witherall , Winn , 71. [To be continued.]
ALEXANDRIA, April 6.
A letter from St. Sebastians, dated Feb. 22, (received at New-York) says, "at the present moment great consternation prevails in this province. The French have taken possession of the fortifications of Figueira, a principal key to Spain; and to the citadel of Pamplona. Here the Spaniards cry aloud for vengeance. The courier of this morning brings news, that the king of Spain has consented to their keeping possession of the citadel of Pamplona, and it is said also that the French are at Barcelona."
Captain Bailey, arrived at New-York, from Martinique, informs us that two French frigates had arrived at Fort Royal, and sailed again after landing 500 troops.
FROM SPAIN.
The following important intelligence from Spain was yesterday received from a gentleman of this city—having been communicated to him in letters from Cadiz of the 13th Feb.
(N. Y. Gaz. April 5.)
The affairs of Spain continued to grow worse. The French decrees were rigorously put into execution; so much so that an American vessel that had been detained at Cadiz for a breach of the Milan decree, had been pronounced a good prize.
French troops of the conscription of 1809 were to occupy all the sea coast of
Spain; and to be supported at the expense of that power. The whole number of these troops already entered Spain and Portugal amounted to 80 000; the greater part of which were at Salamanca, and round Madrid. A great part of the Spanish troops had been sent into Portugal.
The Prince of Peace was still in power. It is not true, as reported, that the Prince of Asturias had been appointed generalissimo of the French and Spanish armies—Neither is it true, that the French and Spanish armies were going to besiege Gibraltar.
By a new decree, the holders of English manufactured goods were obliged to deliver them to a commission appointed for that purpose—and it was expected another decree would be passed to condemn them.
The greatest rigor was observed against those who held correspondence with the English: Five persons had been detected at Algeciras, and hung.
The favorable weather in Spain had given hopes that the ensuing harvest would be abundant; which circumstance would prevent the rise in the price of flour.
Bonaparte had laid Portugal under a contribution of 30,000,000 dollars! which enormous sum he ingeniously proposed to them to raise by robbing the churches of the whole of the plate, and two thirds of the church revenues. In consequence of this requisition, the VALES REALES of Spain had risen to 83 per cent which at the latest date were at 57 per cent.
WASHINGTON, April 9.
The case of JOHN SMITH was this day determined in senate. He retains his seat by one vote.
A letter from Bordeaux, Feb. 14, mentions that a cargo which had been shipped, had been relanded, in consequence of the hazard of a passage across the Atlantic. It is said the rigor of the Milan decree is increased by the great and unjustifiable extention given to it by the custom house officers. Vessels have been seized for having been visited by a British cruiser on a former voyage.
(Phil. paper.)
The French frigates Thames and Penelope scuttled the American ship Bristol Packet on the 24th January.
On the 12th of Feb. the French frigates Italian and Syren, of 44 guns each, arrived at Martinique from France, and sailed the next day on their return.
The frigates Hermoine and Hortense burnt three American ships March 1.
We have thus reason to suppose that there are six French frigates in the Atlantic ocean, unless the officers have given the wrong names.
(Ibid)
Brig Cerberus , Lusk , from Newburyport for Marseilles, has been sent into Algeciras and condemned with her cargo for having been boarded from a British cruiser—that being considered a crime which the law of nations requires to be submitted to, and which if illegal could not be prevented by an unarmed vessel.
We are credibly informed (says the editor of the Newburyport Herald) that 30 or 40 American vessels, prizes, were at Algeciras on the 11th Feb. And the Spanish gun boats were daily carrying them in.
LONDON, Feb. 23.
Papers respecting negotiations with America were last night laid before the house of Commons.
A petition for peace was presented. Mr. Canning voted for bringing up the petition, and said no fair opportunity would be neglected of concluding peace.
The report of a change of ministry, is revived; it is said the duke of Portland and Mr. Canning are to retire, and the latter gentleman is to be succeeded by the Marquis of Wellesley.
We have reason to believe a difference existed in the cabinet as to the manner in which the affair of Copenhagen was to be justified.
An order has been issued to prohibit the exportation of Peruvian Bark to France where a sickness is said to prevail (among the troops from Poland) in which the bark is wanted. Mr. Whitebread censured the order.
February 24.
Lord St. John has given notice that he shall tomorrow move an address to his majesty to suspend the operation of the Orders in council.
Extract of a letter from Alicant , dated Feb. 6, 1808.
"The day before yesterday, the

French ship Josephine, captured the brig Mercury, Bedford, of Plymouth, (her cargo consists of fish, sugar and butter) for having been forced into Gibraltar. The fish was yesterday sold at eight dollars per quintal. Arrived, without being visited, the scht. Mohawk, Atkins, from Boston."
The Mercury was bound to Alicante, from Boston, when taken.
The legislature of Nova Scotia, at their late session, passed a vote, appropriating one hundred pounds to purchase a sword or piece of plate to be presented, in behalf of the province, to Admiral Berkeley. Governor Wentworth returned the vote to the legislature with the following message:
"Gentlemen of the
House of Assembly,
"Having fully considered the vote communicated to me, for granting one hundred pounds to Vice Admiral Berkeley, for a sword or piece of plate; it appears to be objectionable in so many respects, that I feel it my duty to decline giving my assent to it."
(Signed) J. WENTWORTH.
Government House,
28th Jan. 1808.
We had the pleasure, a few days since, of presenting to our readers the letter of Col. Pickering to his constituents on the state of the union. We this day insert Governor Sullivan's reply to that letter. The style and manner of the former prove the author to be a gentleman. The author of the latter is a governor.—We say no more.
[U. S. Gaz.
OFFICIAL.
Boston, March 3, 1808.
SIR,
I yesterday received your letter consisting of six sheets, dated the 7th ult. My pressing calls in public concerns, would not allow me to attempt to read it until late last evening.—Before I had gone thro' the first page, I was surprised by your novel and extraordinary claim upon me, as governor of the commonwealth, expressed in these words—"I now address it (meaning your letter) to you, sir, as the proper organ of communication." Had this been a request to have communicated your letter to the legislature of this commonwealth, as a favour to you, I should have continued to read until from its contents I became satisfied, whether I ought or ought not to grant it; but on finding it to be a new and unexpected claim upon my official duty, I folded the letter instantly, in order to reflect upon (its) principles:—I have not unfolded it since, and now return it to you by the mail.
You will recollect that the Senate and House of representatives of this commonwealth, are visible, organic bodies; that the former has a President, and the latter a speaker; that both have clerks.—You will also recollect that there is a secretary chosen by the two houses; that whatever is proper to be communicated to them, by you, may be communicated through one or the other of these; but that the governor of the commonwealth is obliged, ex-officio, to communicate as governor to the legislature, whatever a member of congress shall please to address to him for that purpose, cannot be submitted to by me until I find it to be made my duty by the constitution of the commonwealth. You seem to found your claim in being a senator of this state:—I can discern no distinction in this respect, between members of the Senate and members of the house: all are representatives of the state, and all must have equal claims.
I am sir, your very humble servant, JAMES SULLIVAN.
Hon. T. Pickering, Esq.
a senator from Massachusetts, in the Congress of the U. S.
MARTINSBURG, April 15.
Through the last mail we were informed from the Foundry in Philadelphia, that our contracts for type would be completed in a few days. We feel grateful to some of our patrons for their polite attention to our late call upon them to aid us in meeting those contracts, but are sorry to observe, that we have not yet received a sufficient sum for that purpose: we however feel a hope, that all who can, will discharge the whole, or a part of their accounts with this Office, as soon as possible.—By the first of May a remittance must be made to Philadelphia, as in no instance type are sent from the Foundry until paid for. We have engaged type of a less size than those on which the Intelligencer is now
printed, and intend in a short time to enlarge the paper, so that it will contain nearly double the quantity of matter that it does at present, for we find it utterly impossible to keep pace with these eventful times—this plan, we doubt not, will be pleasing to the public, in the liberality of whom we hope to be rewarded for our exertions. The number of subscribers to the Intelligencer are exceeded but by few in-land papers in this country, and the increase of its list of patrons for the two last months has been very considerable, so that, if punctuality is observed, we shall be able to give it a respectable appearance.
Married, yesterday by the Rev. Mr. Glass, Mr. John Park to Miss Elizabeth Hannah.
By the Rev. Mr. Wilmer, Mr. William Beall to Miss Elizabeth Painter.
At no period of their existence, as an independent nation, has the situation of the U. S. been as critical and alarming, as in the present moment.
The affairs of our country confided by an unwise suffrage, to the guidance of men altogether unequal, either in courage or capacity, to their due administration, have fallen into such derangement as scarcely to admit the hope of an issue consistent with either our national interests or independence.
A most unpardonable partiality, towards one of the belligerent powers, occasioned the decree issued by the emperor of France, in Nov. 1806 respecting the commerce of neutrals with Great Britain, to pass without remonstrance or notice by our government, furnishing to the other belligerent, incontrovertible ground for a decree of retaliation, respecting neutral commerce with France—and tacitly surrendering our claims to consideration by either of those powers: thereby involving all the evils, which have accrued to our citizens from the detaining orders of council by G. Britain, and the edicts to burn sink and destroy American ships and property, which have been issued by the government and executed by the officers of France.
In this short, but correct and comprehensive statement of facts, every intelligent man must recognize the real cause of all the distress, which we now suffer, and of the dangerous and disgraceful consequences which may yet await our devoted country.—Mr. Jefferson's tame submission to the first decree of France has furnished the text, on which the letters of Messrs. Champagny and Erskine are but the commentary. (Phil. Reg.)
SETTLING ACCOUNTS.—One reason given by the administration in favor of the Embargo was, that it would oblige people to settle their accounts. We now learn by a letter from the town of Augusta, in the province of Maine, that a large collection of distressed people got together, and in their phrenzy first burnt the jail and liberated all the prisoners, and then attempted to set fire to the court-house but were prevented; a large tavern adjoining the jail caught fire and was consumed, threatening the town with conflagration.
Another letter mentions that in a small seaport in the province of Maine, Passamaquoddy, the collector and officers of the customhouse have been insulted and threatened, and that large quantities of flour on hand were shipped in open day and exported in defiance of all law or law officers.
This is settling accounts with a vengeance.
But "hunger will break through stone walls, saith the proverb."
It is very confidently stated that Mr. Gallatin has resigned his office, and that Mr. Duval, of Maryland, will be appointed to succeed him as secretary of the treasury—has Mr. Gallatin been forced to resign, or is this the manner in which he awaits the verification of his report to congress, respecting the revenue, in the event of a war?
We have heard of rats making their escape from a decayed building. (Phil. Reg.)
France has commanded her cruisers to burn, sink and destroy every American vessel, without exception, that may have had the misfortune to be brought within the hail of a British trumpet—and various instances of rigorous infliction of his infamous and atrocious policy have been communicated to the people and government of the United States. In what temper these acts of cruel and unprovoked hostility will be received by Mr. Jefferson and his cabinet, we nei-
ther know nor care; believing as we do, that the spirit of the American nation will no longer tolerate the time and place serving maxims, which have heretofore submitted the dearest rights of our country to the arbitrary decisions of a power, every way her inferior on the ocean. (Ibid.)
We understand upon respectable authority that such is the distress produced in the Floridas by our embargo, that a person high in office there, has proceeded to New Orleans, and has had a conference with gov. Claiborne. He has demanded in a tone of menace, permission to obtain a supply of provisions from the Mississippi. The Governor not feeling authorised to grant it, it is apprehended some violent measures will be resorted to—Dispatches to this effect are received at Washington, Porto Rico and Cuba are in a state of great distress. (Phil. paper.)
The Roman Catholic clergy in Europe, in future are to be admitted to partake of the nuptial rights; celibacy is no longer enjoined upon them.
From the National Intelligencer of April 8.
Mr. Daniel Bedinger, late Navy-Agent at Norfolk, has just published a pamphlet complaining of his removal from office. The Secretary of the Navy, we are informed, has some time since made the necessary official arrangements to obtain full statements in writing, in relation to certain vessels that had been freighted in behalf of the government by Mr. Bedinger, in relation to various purchases stated by Mr. Bedinger to have been made from Solomon Bedinger, his brother—from a Francis M. Armstead a clerk of Solomon Bedinger, and from James and Wm. Bennet, and also in relation to repairs that had from time to time been made at the public navy yard upon the vessels of Mr. Bedinger. These statements are to be obtained, it is said, not for the newspaper vindication of the executive, not for the newspaper crimination of Mr. Bedinger; but for the solemn consideration of the Attorney General of the United States.
Mr. ALBURTIS,
In consequence of and confidence in the invitation and promise which appeared in the several News-papers in the different states, I was induced to make a tender of my services, and to produce my Credentials. Consequently, I became engaged with the undermentioned persons for the term of one year, which I duly served, and on settling my accounts there appears a deficiency of about Eighty Dollars, calculating the salary on a moderate expectation as £480 per ann. tho' it was frequently suggested that there were above $500 subscribed. The case I presume is a plain one, and simply amounts to this,—A Company of Gentlemen give a public written invitation for persons of certain description to come and reside among them for a limited time; when the contract is at an end, there is a considerable delinquency as to the sum proposed by the advertisers—Quere, are not the Gentlemen in honor bound to fulfil the contract, and if honor is laid aside, will not the Law compel a compliance?—In the county of Berkeley, and state of Virginia, is wanted a Minister of the Protestant Episcopal Church, to officiate at three places of public worship in said County, sufficiently convenient to each other. The members of said Church have obtained subscriptions amounting nearly to Five Hundred Dollars for the support of a Minister, which, for a man who can come well recommended for piety and morality, and sufficiently possessed of oratorial powers to enable him to please the people, there is every reason to believe, will be increased and rendered permanent, to be paid semi annually; as the subscribers will use every exertion for that purpose, to either of whom application may be made. Any person who should apply, will be requested to exhibit a certificate of his ordination in the said Church, and sufficient recommendations as above mentioned.
Signed, "Wm. Pendleton," who settled, $134 0 "John Fryatt," do. . . . 90 0 "Joel Ward," do. . . . 26 0 "Levi Henshaw," do. . . . 51 0 "Samuel Hedges," do. . . . 50 34 "Town list," do. . . . 57 0 "Berkeley County, Virginia," "December 6, 1805."
The above is a true statement as sworn to before Squire Anderson, previous to
Mr. Pendleton's "verbatim & literatim." "Received from the Rev. James Jones Wilmer, the sum of one hundred dollars, on account of Messrs. Th: Neilson, & Co. late Merchants of Martinsburg, Berkeley County, Virginia."
Wm. PENDLETON."
"April 8, 1807."
True Copy,
"verbatim, et literatim."
"Which sum, Mr. Neilson writes from Petersburg, he has never yet received. Respectfully,
Is. Is. WILMER.
Martinsburg, April 9, 1808.
On Saturday last the 9th instant, departed this life, in the prime of manhood, after a lingering disease, Mr. Wm. Mackey, jun. of this town. He has left an amiable and afflicted widow to deplore his loss, who, but a few weeks past, was deprived also of two of her infant children.—Such scenes are truly distressing, and must impress every thinking mind of our uncertain stay here, and how suddenly we may be separated from our earthly comforts, and those whom we tenderly love.
"The spider's most attenuated thread Is cord, is cable to man's tender tie, It breaks at every breeze—"
NOTICE.
WHEREAS it has been the practice for some years past, under a pretence of fishing, to throw down our fences and run through our meadows, so that our fences were frequently in danger of being burnt; wishing to put a stop to such unlawful and evil practices in future, we do hereby forwarn all persons from fishing, ranging, or in any manner trespassing upon our property, at any time, as we are determined to put the law in force against such offenders, without respect to persons.
Samuel McKeown, William Worley, Abraham McConnell, Levi Henshaw, Hiram Henshaw, Hugh Davidson.
April 15, 1808.
ATTENTION!
THE Shepherd's-Town Volunteers are requested to meet at Mrs. Julians Eckhart's Tavern, on Saturday the 23d instant, in complete uniform. Any person wishing to join the Company, will make it known to one of the members on that day.
JAMES KERNEY, Captain. April 15, 1808.
I WILL thank the person who borrowed my Carriage Bridle to return it, as I cannot recollect to whom it was lent.
THOMAS C. SMITH.
April 15, 1808.
YOUNG NONESUCH,
WILL stand this season, at the farm the subscriber now lives on, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, and be let to mares at three dollars and a bushel of grain the season, the grain to be brought with the mares and the money payable the 1st of Nov. if the grain is not brought with the mares four dollars will be required for the season; two dollars the single leap, to be paid when the mare is covered, and six dollars for ensuring a mare in foal, parting with, or removing the mare forfeits the ensurance.
Young Nonesuch is a handsome sorrel, full sixteen hands high, rising five years, is well proportioned, strong and active, and is as well calculated for the draft as any horse in this country, his colts are highly esteemed, and considered equal to those of any horse. Young Nonesuch was got by Nonesuch, whose sire was Old Nonesuch, and grand sire the celebrated Fox Hunter, of Maryland; Young Nonesuch's dam was equal to any mare on the continent. The season has commenced and will end the last of June. Strict attention will be paid, but no responsibility for accidents.
WILLIAM KROESEN.
March 25, 1808.
I certify that I have a colt got by Young Nonesuch, that is equal to any I ever raised. Wm. MORGAN.

THE FULL BRED HORSE
ARAB,
WILL stand the ensuing season at my residence near Charles Town, Jefferson County. He is an elegant Bay and nearly sixteen hands high. He will be let to mares on the following terms: For the single leap six dollars, to be paid at the stable door, or fifteen dollars the season, which may be discharged by the payment of ten dollars, on the 31st of July, when his season will expire, and twenty dollars to ensure a mare in foal, (notes for 15 dollars for the season, and 20 dollars for ensurance, will be expected with the mares,) and in all cases fifty cents to the groom. The owner of any mare that may be ensured, who disposes of her, must be held liable for the ensurance money. Gentlemen sending mares from a distance can be furnished with good pasturage, at 25 cents a week, and grain at the market price, and every attention will be paid to their mares, but I will not make myself liable for either escapes or accidents.
Arab was out of Betsy Lewis, & foaled the property of Wm. Herndon of Fredericksburg, on the 9th of June, 1804. He was got by the imported horse Bedford, Betsy Lewis by the imported horse Shark, her dam by Lindsey's Arabian, grand dam by Mark Anthony, g.g. dam by Silver Eye, g.g.g. dam by Crawford, g.g.g.g. dam by Janus, g.g.g.g.g. dam was an imported mare. The above pedigree, which I have in the hand writing and verified by the oath of William Herndon, Esq. his elegant form and superior beauty, entitle Arab to rank with any horse raised on the continent.
JOHN YATES.
March 4, 1808.
JAMES & JOHN SMALL, TAILORS,
INFORM the public generally, and their former customers particularly, that they have removed their shop to the corner house of Mr. Gaither, between the Globe and Mr. Cooper's store, where they are now ready to execute, and will thankfully receive, any commands in their line of business: They are grateful for the former custom they have been favoured with, and will do every thing in their power to merit a continuance of public encouragement. Their work will always be finished in the most serviceable and fashionable manner.
April 1, 1808.
PURSUANT to a decree of the Court of Berkeley County, the Commissioners therein named, will proceed to sell, for ready money, on Monday the 16th day of May next, on the premises, a certain Tract of LAND, belonging to the heirs of James Wight, deceased, for the purpose of securing a debt due by said James Wight to Joseph Foreman: This Land is situated on the river Potomac at the mouth of Back Creek, and contains 172 acres, about 40 of which is good bottom, a quantity of meadow land, about one half of the whole tract cleared, and the balance well timbered, has on it an excellent apple orchard, some peach and cherry trees, a good spring, and the place well watered—the buildings are out of repair.
GEORGE PORTERFIELD, WILLIAM PENDLETON, THOMAS SHEAKER, Commissioners.
April 1, 1808.
ELOPED,
ABOUT the middle of the night (when deeds of darkness less mischievous might be done!) of the 26th ult. from my house and her then very comfortable home, my wife (that was) Margaret (formerly the widow Shaefer of Hagers Town) without my wish or knowledge, or any cause known to me, except my not yielding to her, Delilah-like, ever pressing on me to make over to her immediately one full third of all my property, "for the use of whom she pleased," &c. &c.
This is therefore to signify my free will and pleasure, that all who may so choose, are for my part at full liberty to credit, and otherwise to entertain the Fugitive, to any extent and in any way which may be mutually gratifying to the parties: but on the express conditions only, of my not being held accountable for the issue in either case, having no desire, from the fortunate hour of separation, ever again to be incumbered with such a Combustible BAGGAGE!!
JOHN BAKER.
Martinsburg, April 1, 1808.
BOOT and SHOE MANUFACTORY MARTINSBURG.
THE subscriber respectfully informs his customers and the public, that he still occupies his old stand, between the Post-Office and Printing-Office, Martinsburg; that he has lately made a considerable addition to his stock of leather, (which is of the best quality) and shall constantly keep by him a large assortment, so that none who may please to employ him, will ever be disappointed; he will be careful in always keeping the best workmen, and from his own particular attention, feels an assurance, that he shall be able to give satisfaction to his customers—Boots and Shoes, of every description, will be carefully made, agreeable to directions—He intends to keep, ready-made, a variety of work for Ladies and Gentlemen—Having a large stock of Leather on hand, he will be able to give a short credit to punctual persons who may wish it. He is thankful for the favours already received, and will endeavour in future not to be underserving encouragement.
RICHARD HICKSON.
April 1, 1808.
ATTENTION!
THE Company of Berkeley Light Infantry, are desired to attend a MUSTER to be held at Martinsburg, on Saturday the 23rd instant, at twelve o'clock. A punctual attendance is required from every individual belonging to the Company, and it is expected that all who can will appear in uniform.
WILLIAM GREGORY, Capt.
April 8, 1808.
Berkeley, ss.
March Court, 1808. Isabella Lyle, adm'x. of Hugh Lyle, dec. Complainant.
against Hugh Lyle, Samuel Bray and Nancy his wife, John Lyle, Patelem Chenoweth and Sally his wife, James W. Campbell and Polly his wife, William Lyle, Anne Lyle, Emily Lyle, Samuel Lyle, children and heirs at law of John Lyle, deceased, Drugal Campbell and Sally his wife, Margaret H. Lyle, Robert W. Lyle, Harriet Lyle and Hugh Lyle, children and heirs at law of said Hugh Lyle, deceased, James Wright & Elisha Boyd, Defs. In CHANCERY.
THE defendants Samuel Bray and Nancy his wife, not having entered their appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that they are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the Complainant by her Counsel, it is ordered, that the said Samuel Bray and Nancy his wife, do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in June next, to answer the bill of the Complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer for two months successively, and published at the door of the Court-House of said County.
A Copy. Teste, DAVID HUNTER, c.b.c.
THE ELEGANT HORSE YOUNG SHARK,
WILL stand this season at the subscriber's farm near Opeckon bridge on the road leading from Martinsburg to Lee-Town, and cover mares at the moderate price of three dollars and a bushel of grain the season, the grain to be brought with the mare and the money payable the first of September next, if the grain is not brought with the mares four dollars will be required for the season; two dollars (cash) the single leap, and six dollars to ensure a mare in foal, parting with, or removing the mare that is ensured forfeits the ensurance money.
YOUNG SHARK is a handsome iron gray, five years old, sixteen hands high, with bone and body in proportion and is suitable for either saddle or harness. He was got by the celebrated imported horse Shark, and his dam a fine mare, out of a valuable strain of horses; it is deemed unnecessary to say any more respecting his pedigree as his figure will sufficiently recommend him. The season has commenced, and will end the last of June. Strict attention will be paid to mares put to Young Shark, but no responsibility for accidents.
ISAAC VANMETRE.
April 1, 1808.
Berkeley, ss.
March Court, 1808. Ignatius O'Ferrall and Frances his wife, late Frances M'Kiernan, Compts., against
Peter M'Kiernan, Laurence M'Kiernan, Andrew Goulding and Catherine his wife, late Catherine M'Kiernan, Patrick Ferrin and Margaret his wife, late Margaret M'Kiernan, James O'Quin and Susanna his wife, late Susanna Mahony, Michael M'Kiernan, Francis Monahan, late Frances M'Kiernan, Elmer Sturk, late Elmer M'Kiernan, John M'Kiernan, Peter M'Kiernan, Frank M'Kiernan and Barney M'Kiernan, Defs.
In CHANCERY.
THE defendants, not having entered their appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that they are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the complainants by their counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendants do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in June next, to answer the bill of the complainants, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer for two months successively, and published at the door of the Court-House of said County.
A Copy. Teste, DAVID HUNTER, c.b.c.
Berkeley, ss.
March Court, 1808. Nathan Bull, ex'r. of Robert Bull, dec. Complainant, against
Daniel Brown, Defendant, In CHANCERY.
THE defendant, Daniel Brown, not having entered his appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that he is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the Complainant by his Counsel, it is ordered, that said Daniel Brown, do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in June next, to answer the bill of the Complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer for two months successively, and published at the door of the Court-House of said County.
A Copy. Teste, DAVID HUNTER, c.b.c.
Berkeley, ss.
March Court, 1808. William Maslin, Complainant, against
Daniel Brown and David Dutton, Defendants, In CHANCERY.
THE defendant, Daniel Brown, not having entered his appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the Complainant by his Counsel, it is ordered, that said Daniel Brown, do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in June next, to answer the bill of the Complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer for two months successively, and published at the door of the Court-House of said County.
A Copy. Teste, DAVID HUNTER, c.b.c.
YOUNG MATCHLESS,
WILL stand this season at Thomas Tabb's stable in Martinsburg, on Mondays, Tuesday and Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at Jacob Long's stable in Shepherd's-Town, and cover mares at Four Dollars the season, Two Dollars the single leap, if not paid when the mare is covered to be considered as engaged for the season, and Eight Dollars to ensure a foal, but if the mare is parted with, the ensurance to be forfeited; the money for the season to be paid the first of October, and for ensurance when the mare proves with foal.
Young Matchless was got by Col. Burwell's Matchless, and Matchless by his celebrated horse Emperor, and his dam by Capt. Jacob Vandoren's Old Snap. Young Matchless is an elegant dapple gray, sixteen and a half hands high, seven years old this spring, and is well calculated for either saddle or draft. Young Matchless is the property of Abraham Correll, and was kept by me last season. A good groom is engaged and strict attention will be paid, but no responsibility for accidents. The season will commence the first of April, and end the last of June.
ANTHONY TURNER.
April 1, 1808.
The stud Horse NERO
WILL stand this season at the subscriber's farm on Opeckon creek, the five first days in each week, and on Saturdays at the stable of J. Alburtis in Martinsburg, and be let to mares at six dollars the season, but which may be discharged by six bushels of wheat delivered in Hesse's mill by the first of October, four dollars the single leap, to be paid when the mare is put to the horse, and nine dollars to ensure a foal, to be paid when the mare proves with foal; twenty five cents to the groom in all cases.
Nero is of a dark bay colour, upwards of sixteen hands high, elegantly formed, strong and active; he was got by the celebrated horse Buffer, raised by Mann Page, Esq. of Moorfield; Buffer's sire was the imported horse Pantaloon, and his dam Nancy Dawson.—Nero's dam was raised by myself, she is as fine a mare as any in this County, and nearly full blooded.—Nero's appearance, independent of his pedigree, is sufficient to recommend him.—He is rising three years old—in consequence of his youth I am determined not to let him have more than thirty mares this season, those desirous of breeding from him had therefore better apply in time. The season has begun and will end the last of June.
JOHN VANMETRE.
April 1, 1808.
The elegant full-bred Horse WILDAIR,
WILL stand this season, on Mondays and Tuesdays at Matthias Nichols', on Wednesdays and Thursdays at James Small's stable in Martinsburg, and on Fridays and Saturdays at Newkirk's Mill, and cover mares at the low rate of five dollars the season, payable the first of September next; two dollars and fifty cents (cash) the single leap, and nine dollars for ensurance, to be paid when the mare is known to be with foal, but if the mare is parted with the ensurance to be forfeited. The season has begun and will end the last of June. Great care will be taken, but no responsibility for accidents.
Wildair is a beautiful bright bay, 16 hands high, well proportioned, moves well, has a fine carriage, and is suitable for either saddle or harness; he is allowed by the best judges, to be equal to any horse that has been kept in these parts.—He was raised in York County, Virginia, was brought from thence at three years old, and has stood since that time at Ellicott's mills twelve miles from Baltimore, at Mr. William Richardson's tavern nine miles from Baltimore, and at Mr. Samuel Dryden's Chambersburg, at all of which places he is much esteemed as a good foal getter. Wildair was got by the noted horse Commutation, who was got by the imported horse Mark Anthony—Commutation was bred by the great sportsman William Burus, in York County, Virginia, and was noted for his fast running.
WILLIAM NICHOLS.
April 1, 1808.
I do hereby certify, that I raised the best colt out of Wildair I ever owned.
August 28, 1806. Wm. Hunter.
I do hereby certify, that I have a colt of Wildair equal if not superior any I have ever raised. John M'Lenahan, jun.
August 27, 1806.
The beautiful and well bred Horse YOUNG SPORTSMAN (the property of William Rush.)
WILL stand to cover mares this season, at the stable of William Rush, in Berkeley County, on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays; on Thursdays, and Fridays at Mr. Syster's near the Falling Waters, at the low price of four dollars the season, or two dollars the single leap, (if the money for the leap is not paid when the mare is covered, will be considered as engaged for the season) and for ensurance eight dollars—parting with the mare forfeits the ensurance; the money to become due the first of October next.
Young Sportsman is a beautiful sorrel, near sixteen hands high, with bone in proportion, will be five years old this spring, was got by the noted horse Sportsman, who was imported from England by Walter Helen of Georgetown at four years old, and stood at fifteen dollars the season; Young Sportsman came out of a mare the property of Hzekiah Swearingen, got by the noted horse Badger, the property of John H. Jones. It is not thought necessary to say much respecting Young Sportsman as his appearance will sufficiently recommend him. All mares put to Young Sportsman will be particularly attended to, but no accountability for accidents. The season will commence the first of April and end the first of July.
ABRAHAM MARLATT.
April 1, 1808.