Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer (Martinsburg, Va.), 1805-01-11 00:00:00

Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer.
[No. 201 VOLUME VI.]
FRIDAY, January 21, 1805.
[WHOLE No. 294.]
The Editor of the Intelligencer having a pressing demand for money, solicits those indebted to him for Advertisements, or Subscriptions, to make immediate payment.
An Overseer.
WANTED , is an Overseer and Cropper, a young man who can come well recommended for his industry and good morals. Apply to the subscriber living near Martinsburg. EDWARD TABB. January 4, 1805.
A Miller.
WANTED immediately, a MILLER to attend a Merchant Mill. One without a family will be preferred. Enquire of the Printer. January 4, 1805.
Patterson's Old MILL.
THE subscriber respectfully informs his customers and the public, that he has got the above Mill in complete order for grinding, and that he will stand accountable for the inspection of all Superior Flour manufactured at it. ROBERT CHRISTY. January 4, 1805.
NOTICE.
THE public will please to take notice, that it is not in my power to call on the different persons indebted to me, without great inconvenience in regard to my business, I have therefore appointed Gustavus Clements to call on all those in any manner indebted to me—and he is fully authorised to settle my accounts up to the present date. Every person who will pay off their accounts, will be entitled to the usual credit. LUKE PENTONY. Martinsburg, January 4, 1805.
The subscriber has just received, and always intends keeping for sale, a number of Silver WATCHES, of various kinds and prices. He has also for sale, A great variety of WATCH CHAINS, SEALS and KEYS. REES BRANSON. Martinsburg, 4th 1st month, 1805.
Doctor F. Albright,
From Germany, RESPECTFULLY informs the inhabitants of Berkeley County, that he has removed to Martinsburg, where he intends to pursue the practice of PHYSIC, SURGERY, &c. He has followed the profession for upwards of seven years in different parts of the state of Pennsylvania, and, previous to his coming to the United States, in Germany, and has such testimonials of his skill as, he thinks, will be a sufficient recommendation to such as may stand in need of his attendance. He has rented a part of the house in which Mrs. Bradshaw lives, at the sign of the Indian Chief, in the Main Street, Martinsburg, where he may be consulted at any time. December 7, 1804.
The following BLANKS, printed with new and ELEGANT TYPE, are always kept for sale at this Office: DEEDS, Common BONDS, Apprentices INDENTURES, Promissory NOTES, &c. &c. &c.
THE subscriber wishes to engage as an Overseer, a sober, active industrious man, who has been accustomed to the business, and can come properly recommended.—He has a Tenement to let of about 150 acres of the first quality of lime-stone land.
RAWLEIGH COLSTON. November 28, 1804.
INFORMATION WANTED.
IF a certain Robert Gordon, son to a Thomas Gordon of Carnstron, county of Antrim, Ireland, who some time ago immigrated to this country, or his legal representatives, will call on the subscriber in this town, he or they will be informed of an estate in Ireland, of one thousand pounds sterling per annum, to which he or his heirs are entitled on the death of a Mr. John Gordon, who is lately deceased.
HUGH KENNEDY. Hager's-town, Maryland, Nov. 23.
The subscriber has just received in addition to his former stock of Fresh Goods, a large and extensive assortment of
FALL and WINTER GOODS. All of which will be sold on the lowest terms possible for Cash; or on a liberal credit, to such of his customers, who have, or will, pay off their former accounts.
JAMES FAULKNER. Martinsburg, November 16, 1804.
Fresh Fall Goods.
The subscriber respectfully acquaints his friends and the public that he has just received and is now opening a very general assortment of
FALL and WINTER GOODS, which he will dispose of on reasonable terms.
JEREMIAH EVANS. Martinsburg, November 9, 1804.
Being extremely anxious to settle his accounts, he earnestly requests to all those who stand indebted to him, to come forward immediately and discharge their respective dues. J. EVANS.
To be Sold,
ON a credit of four years (by paying a small part of the purchase money in hand) or exchanged for Merchandise, that VALUABLE PROPERTY where the subscriber formerly lived, situate on Tuscarora creek, in the town of Martinsburg. It consists of a Lot of Ground on the corner of John and Water streets, on which is erected a large and commodious Brick House, 40 by 30 feet, two stories high, neatly finished; a Stone Stable; a Brick Smoke House, and an excellent Garden—there is also erected on this property a TAN YARD, well situated, with all necessary buildings, and water convenient.
I would also rent, for ten years, The Property on which I reside. A description of it is thought unnecessary, as it is presumed no person would wish to contract without first viewing the premises. I would also (if the renter would prefer it) sell him my stock of Leather, Hides, Tools and Bark.
I must, for the last time, Request those indebted to me, to make speedy payment.
I want to purchase Pork, Hay and Corn. I have for sale, for cash or good paper, a large Horse, fit for saddle or draft, and have three Places on Back Creek I would exchange for property in town; also, Kentucky Lands, for Lands in this County.
JOHN O'FALL. Martinsburg, Dec. 14, 1804.
LEGISLATURE OF VIRGINIA.
EXTRACTS FROM THE JOURNALS OF THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
December 14.
Mr. Johnson presented, according to order, a bill, to abolish the office of public printer, and for other purposes, and the same was received and read the first time; and the question being put upon the second reading of the bill—it passed in the negative.
Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a bill, to amend the act, entitled an act, for more effectually preventing obstructions to the passage of fish in James river and its navigable branches; and that Messrs. Baker, E. Harrison, G. Miller, Hening, Hatcher, Leake, Miller, (Goochland) and Cabell, do prepare and bring in the same.
The orders of the day for the house to resolve itself into a committee of the whole house on a bill, to prevent slaves being brought into this state; and on the state of the commonwealth:
Ordered, That the same be put off till to-morrow.
December 15.
Mr. Davidson presented (from the committee to whom it was recommitted) a bill, for adding part of the county of Ohio to the county of Harrison; with several amendments, which being twice read, were agreed to by the house, and the bill with the amendments, ordered to be engrossed and read a third time.
Mr. Wooding presented, according to order, a bill, to amend the act, entitled an act, directing the mode of appointing the public printer, prescribing his duties and for other purposes therein mentioned, which was received and read the first time, and ordered to be read a second time.
Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a bill, "To explain and amend the act, reducing into one the several acts, concerning the fees of certain officers, and declaring the mode of discharging the said fees and county levies;" and that Messrs. Burwell, Hening, Barbour, Smyth (Wyeth) Kinney, Baker, Currie, Davidson and Smyth (Rockingham) do prepare and bring in the same.
Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a bill, "To amend the act, further continuing and amending the act, entitled an act, for reducing into one the several acts concerning executions and insolvent debtors;" and that Messrs. Tazewell, Hening, Barbour, Moore, Dulany, S. Boyd, Jennings and Currie do prepare and bring in the same.
Ordered, That the committee before appointed to bring in a bill, "For the relief of insolvent debtors and for other purposes, be discharged from the further consideration of that subject."
When Mr. Tazewell introduced this motion he stated his reasons for making it. He observed that as the law stood now, it was the duty of a poor man who wished to take the insolvent oath to give due notice of time and place to the plaintiff, his executors, administrators or agents. But it sometimes happens that the plaintiff dies, after he obtains his judgment, and it is a maxim of the law, that the execution must progress. What then is the condition of the debtor? He cannot give notice to the plaintiff, for he is no more. He cannot give it perhaps to the executor, for he does not know who the executor is, nor perhaps even whether there was a will left by the deceased. Until then he hears of the will, and knows the name of the executor, the debtor cannot escape the dispensation of the law, and he may for a long time remain in prison at some seasons of the year. But in case no will is left behind, perhaps there will be no one to administer upon the estate, and no Court can grant letters of administration except at its monthly session, or at the end of six months, when it may put the estate into the hands of the sheriff. In the mean time the notice cannot be given to any agents of the plaintiff, because no one can be the agent of a dead man. This is one case which passes hard upon the insolvent debtor and requires the interference of the Legislature.
There is another case, equally cruel.
A suit may be instituted by a plaintiff residing in one part of the state against a debtor in the most remote part. One, for instance, may be a resident of the County of Accomack; and the other of the county of Washington. A judgment is given; an execution is issued against the body of the defendant, and he is thrown into prison. What is the consequence? The unfortunate debtor is compelled to seek out the plaintiff in a remote corner of the state; and to give him notice of his intention to take the insolvent oath. A long interval may elapse before this process can be formally complied with; and in the mean time the debtor is to be suffering all the miseries of confinement. These are two cases which Mr. Tazewell observed he should wish to introduce into this amending bill.
There was another evil which Mr. Tazewell said, he was anxious to submit to the consideration of the house, and to introduce into this Bill. He meant the subject of Forthcoming or Delivery Bonds: They gave no sort of relief to the defendant, whom they were intended to serve, but subjected him sometimes to greater mischiefs. In the course of his experience he had scarcely met with a man, who was not as unready to satisfy a judgment against him on a Forthcoming Bond, as he had been on the original Bond. What then was the consequence? When the judgment was obtained, he had to pay the original debt, with accumulated expenses, Lawyer's fees, Clerk's fees, and Sheriff's fees must all be charged against him in the bill of costs. It appeared then to produce little benefit to the defendants themselves. The same inconveniences had been formerly attached to another kind of dilatory bonds: he meant Replevin Bonds. The term of these was first reduced from 12 to 9 months; then to 6, and to 3; and he would ask whether at any time of this changing series, any one had ever been found ready to discharge the judgment obtained on them. There was another consideration in the case of forthcoming bonds, which deserved the notice of the house. To these bonds a security was required. And an innocent man might thus be molested at last with the payment of the debt. He believed that in nine cases out of ten, the sheriff would levy on the property of the surety and not of the principal. It was the duty of the Legislature to raise a barrier against this importunity of friends and to befriend those, whose friendship to others might cost them so dear.
Mr. Tazewell concluded with hoping these subjects might be referred to the consideration of a select committee; and that if the case of forthcoming bonds did not meet the investigation of the house, he hoped at least that the two first evils would be redressed, which might operate so grievously upon insolvent debtors.
Leave was given to bring in bills, "To raise by Lottery, the sum of twelve hundred dollars, for the benefit of Stevensburg academy, in the county of Culpeper: To enforce the payment of certain fines into the public treasury."
A representation and petition of sundry merchants, traders and others, inhabitants of the town of Alexandria, in the district of Columbia, was presented and read, on the subject of extending the capital stock of the bank of Virginia, and ordered to be referred to the committee to whom was referred the petitions from Fairfax and other counties on the same subject.
The several orders of the day for the house to resolve itself into a committee of the whole house on a bill to prevent slaves being brought into this state; and on the state of this commonwealth, being read:
Ordered, That the same be put off till Monday next.
And then the house adjourned till Monday 12 o'clock.
December 17.
An engrossed bill, for adding part of the county of Ohio, to the county of Harrison, was read a third time;
Resolved, That the bill do pass; and that the title be, an act, for adding part of the county of Ohio to the county of Harrison.
The several orders of the day for the house to resolve itself into a committee of the whole house, on the bill to prevent

slaves being brought into this state; and on the state of the commonwealth, being read;
Ordered , That the same be put off till to-morrow.
And then the house adjourned till to-morrow 12 o'clock.
December 18.
The house, according to the order of the day, resolved itself into a committee of the whole house, on the bill, to prevent slaves being brought into this state; and after some time spent thereon, Mr. Speaker resumed the chair, and Mr. Johnston reported, that the committee of the whole house had, according to order, had the said bill under consideration, but not having time to go through the same, had directed him to ask leave to sit again;
Resolved , therefore, That this house will again to-morrow, resolve itself into a committee of the whole house, to take into consideration a bill, to prevent slaves being brought into this state.
December 20.
A petition of sundry inhabitants of the city of Richmond, was presented and read, stating many grievances arising to the citizens of this commonwealth by the conduct of captains of vessels carrying slaves out of this state, and praying the attention of the legislature to the laws upon that subject;
Ordered , That the said petition be referred to Messrs. Tazewell, King, Du-Val, Semple, Ker, Mercer, Goodwynn and Watkins, and that they report their opinion thereupon, to the house, by bill or otherwise.
A petition from a number of the inhabitants of Patrick county, on the subject of extending the jurisdiction of a single magistrate, and other alterations of the laws relative to the recovery of debts, was received and ordered to be referred to the committee appointed to bring in a bill on the subject of extending the jurisdiction of single magistrates.
Maryland Legislature.
The house of delegates of this state ordered that Messrs. Bayly, Montgomery, Goldsborough, Mercer and Shaaf be a committee to prepare and bring in a bill to provide for the election of a governor by the people, and to abolish all those parts of the constitution and form of government, which relate to the council and governor, and the time and manner of electing the governor.
The senate of this state have assented to the resolutions of the house of delegates respecting compensation to be made to William Pinckney, esquire, for the recovery of the bank stock.
On Thursday last Messrs. Montgomery, Lyles, Stansbury, Kowry, Tomlinson, Clarke and Sheredine, were ballotted for and duly elected a committee to prepare and bring in a bill to withdraw certain sums from the cities of Baltimore and Annapolis, and the town of Easton, and from St. John's and Washington colleges, and placing the same in the treasury, subject to the appropriation of the legislature.
CONGRESS of the U. STATES.
HOUSE of REPRESENTATIVES.
December 21.
Mr. Rhea (of Ten.) moved that the secretary of war be directed to lay before the house a statement of the officers and privates of the several corps in actual service during the years 1804 and 1805, and the names of the posts and the numbers of the officers and soldiers occupying the same; also a detailed statement of the monies expended on the several fortifications, arsenals, armories, and magazines of the United States during the aforementioned period.
Gen. Varnum doubted whether the secretary of war would give all the information required, particularly he could not make up returns of 1804 until some time in 1805.
Mr. Dana did not know that there was any military secret in the disposal of the small military force of the United States, but he did not think it prudent to give a written document on this subject, lest any nation of Indians should occasion some trouble to a post but weakly manned.
Mr. Rhea (of Ten.) in answer to Gen. Varnum, replied that if the secretary at war could not give the information required he would say so. On the observation of Mr. Dana, he replied, that in his opinion the representatives of the nation ought to be acquainted with the number of their troops and their respective stations.
Mr. Eustis requested the resolution might lay on the table till Monday.
Mr. Rhea (of Ten.) acquiesced and the motion lies accordingly.
An engrossed bill for establishing rules and articles for the government of the armies of the United States, was read a third time and passed.
Mr. J. Clay presented the petition of Oliver Evans, stating his many and very useful inventions for the improvement of merchant mills and steam engines, praying an extension of his patent right to his mill machinery, and on motion the same was referred to the committee of commerce and manufactures.
Mr. Purviance gave notice that on the third Monday of January he intended to introduce a resolution giving to the district of Columbia a durable legislature of their own, on which the opinions of the heads of departments were to be obtained.
Adjourned.
December 26.
The bill from the Senate, dividing the Indiana Territory into two governments, was read twice and referred to a select committee.
Mr. Sandford, on motion, obtained a reference to the committee of claims of the petition of Arthur St. Clair, late a major-general, praying the liquidation and settlement of a claim for a specified sum, which he advanced major W. Butler, for the purpose of re-enlisting soldiers in 1776.
Mr. J. Randolph from the Committee of Ways and Means, reported a bill making an appropriation for the support of the Navy of the United States, for the year 1805, which was read twice and referred to a committee of the whole for to-morrow.
Mr. Crowningshield, from the committee of Commerce and Manufactures, reported a bill for carrying into complete effect the 10th article of the treaty with Spain, which, being read twice, was ordered to be referred to the committee of the whole on Friday.
December 27.
Mr. Leib presented a petition from the board of directors of the Philadelphia Typographical society, praying Congress to lay an additional duty on all books imported into the United States for sale.
Referred to the committee of Commerce and Manufactures.
Mr. Lyon presented a petition from a number of the inhabitants of the town and county of Alexandria, praying for the incorporation of a company to erect a bridge across the river Potomac, from the end of the Maryland avenue, to Alexander's Island in the county of Alexandria. Referred to a committee to whom was referred the several other petitions on this subject which were presented the last session.
Washington City, January 3.
Yesterday being the day appointed by the High Court of Impeachments, for the appearance of Judge Chase, the Senate were organized for the purpose, having temporary seats erected on each side of the President's chair. A little after twelve o'clock Judge Chase made his appearance. After bowing to the President and members of the court, and standing a moment, the Judge requested that he might be permitted a seat, when a chair was handed him. The President then stated, that agreeably to the notice which had been served on him, that was the day assigned for his appearance, to answer to the charges of impeachment, preferred to the house of representatives. The Judge then rose, and after protesting his innocence, stated a variety of reasons, why he was not prepared with an answer and defence, and concluded by moving, that he might be allowed until the first day of next session to prepare his defence. After which the Senate withdrew to deliberate. As soon as the Senate have decided on the motion of Judge Chase, we shall give the speech which preceded his motion, at length.
The Senate were engaged till late last evening, and to-day till two o'clock in their private room. At two, they came into the Senate chamber, and took the oath prescribed for the impeachment. Mr. Bradley then moved that Judge Chase might be allowed till the day of to put in his answer and prepare for his trial. Mr. Giles moved to amend the motion, that the Senate would receive the answer and proceed to the trial of Judge Chase on the day of. The amendment was adopted. Mr. Tracy proposed to fill up the blanks by inserting the first Monday in December next. Mr. Breckenridge proposed the fourth day of February
next. The last motion was carried 21 to 9.
Previous to the question for postponement, an affidavit by Judge Chase was read in the Senate, stating that it was impossible for him to collect the necessary testimony from Philadelphia and Richmond this session, or to prepare his defence, even if the testimony was procured. All would not avail. The impeachers had twelve or eighteen months to collect testimony and to prepare. Judge Chase has one month in addition to the fourteen days notice.
So go the times.
DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE.
BOSTON, December 7.
"After a long spell of idleness, the democrats are now going to work in earnest. Since the vote in Massachusetts has been received, they openly declare they have nothing to fear."
"The articles of impeachment against Judge Chase, have all been swallowed as rapidly as if they were cherries; and guilty or not guilty, his condemnation is certain. The federalists look on with silent indignation. They have not power to check the persecuting machine; and they are mute. They have this consolation that Judge Chase views the ebullitions of the malice of his deadly and unprincipled enemies, with the utmost indifference. Panoplied in conscious rectitude, he can 'smile at the driven dagger and defy its point.' He has already attained the first honours his country can bestow; and his condemnation by such men as now compose the majority of Congress, will give a finish to his fame, and entwine his brow with an immortal wreath. The junks are united in the pursuit; and the only democrats who had independence enough to vote as honour and conscience dictate, are Mr. Elliot, of Vermont, and Col. Smith, of Virginia."
"The Louisiana memorial is found rather hard of digestion. It contains some damning facts, much spirit and sound reasoning. How some of our teeth outward 'Republicans' are to get over or under it, would puzzle any one not acquainted with their dissimulation. The colonial (or territorial) system adopted last session, is quite a favourite with our republican president, maugre all his professions on paper. He will not willingly relinquish so much patronage; but the Louisianians are spirited; and they will not be put off very easily."
NEW-YORK, January 1.
Late Foreign News. —The ship Portland, capt. Wills, has arrived at Reedy Island, in the Delaware, from L'Orient, which place she left the 24th of October.—By her, files of Paris and Nantz papers to the 21st of that month are received in Philadelphia, but no translations had been made when the mail which reached us this morning left there. Capt. Wills (says the Philadelphia True American) informs, "That the ship Thomas, from New-York, with Gen. Armstrong, Ambassador from the United States, had arrived at Nantz; that a few days before he left L'Orient two Spanish ships loaded with linens, from St. Maloes to Spain, were captured by a British frigate. When capt. W. arrived at L'Orient, upwards of 60 sail of Gun Brigs, Pinnaces, &c. lay there; on his departure, not more than ten remained and they dismantled, about 25 had been recently captured and destroyed on their passage thence to Brest, by two British frigates. The crews of the gun boats in general were very sickly owing to the want of accommodation under deck. A fine ship to carry 90 guns, was launched there during his stay, and three others in forwardness on the stocks, but no seamen to man them—War with Russia was strongly talked of in those cities where freedom of speech was exercised, and the long contemplated invasion of England generally scouted—provisions plenty and cheap, but the once flourishing port of L'Orient was totally bereft of its trade, and the merchants extensive stores occupied by the government."
From Holland. —We have accounts from Rotterdam by Capt. Foster, to the 18th October. They repeat the probability of an immediate war between Russia and Sweden with France, and between Great Britain and Spain: That the appearances of invasion were kept up; that the Dutch gun boats had been sent to Boulogne; at which place the British had succeeded in destroying a great number: That the talk in Holland was of an expected change in the government from republicanism to royalty; and
that the Chief Magistracy was to be invested in Schimmelpennick, Capt. F. says, the channel appeared covered with British cruisers; and that strong squadrons were anchored off Boulogne, Dunkerness, &c. [Boston Centinel.]
WASHINGTON-CITY, January 5.
Copy of a letter from Richard O'Brien, late Consul of the United States at Algiers, giving some details of transactions before Tripoli—to John Gavino, Consul at Gibraltar.
Malta, 5th September, 1804.
Dear Sir,
On the morning of the 29th of August, at half past one A. M. the American gun boats, &c. and two bombards entered the harbour of Tripoli, and within 600 feet of the Bashaw's castle, commenced their attack. They fired one hundred and twenty rounds each, sunk three of the enemy's gun boats, and a merchant polacre. At day light the Constitution led in within pistol shot of the chief of the batteries, fired nine broadsides, received twelve shot in the hull, lost four men killed, and two wounded in one of her boats by shot. In Tripoli, they have mounted in the city presenting the east north and west 115 guns; had 45,000 Arabs, and the inhabitants to guard the city, had 19 sail of gun boats, two schooners and two galliots, and a brig. The Americans had the Constitution, Argus, Syren, Vixen, Nautilus, Enterprize, six gun boats and two bombards. The whole of the American crews amount to 890 men, and the Neapolitans to 120. The latter behaved well. In the latter action capt. Chauncy, officers and crew of the John Adams, volunteered their services to the Constitution and gun boats. We have been expecting to be joined by commodore Barron and frigates; but he will be too late to end the affairs of this year, as the summer season is almost over for gun boats, and Tripoli in winter can only be blockaded by corsairs, at times off and on. This extract will show that our present force is only adequate to irritate Tripoli, but will not be adequate to reduce it to American terms, and obtain our fellow-citizens.
12th September, 1804.
On the evening of the 5th arrived here commodore Barron, and captain Campbell. The former sailed on the evening of the 7th, and the latter for Tripoli on the morning of the 8th. No doubt but they arrived off Tripoli on the 10th, and of course joined, will give Tripoli a general attack.
We have learned since by the return of a vessel here, which carried water to the fleet, that on the night of the first, the Americans sent in a vessel prepared with fifty barrels of powder, and a number of bomb-shells; that the vessel had got close into the harbour of Tripoli amongst the enemy's gun boats, and said vessel was set fire to; by some accident or other the ship blew up, before the officer and crew could get clear, and in consequence the officer, midshipman, and twelve men were blown to atoms. I believe it is captain Smith, of the Vixen. The Constitution, gun boats and bombards led in, and had a long and severe action. I have not been able to obtain from the Maltese crew any better accounts on this subject, as they have not brought any one better. They were conveyed by one of our brigs of war, which did not enter this port, but went for Syracuse. I have not been well. I left the fleet the night of the 22d ult. and when the John Adams returns here and discharges, I shall proceed with my family in said ship for the United States. Will you please to forward a copy of this letter to the Secretary of State.
I am, &c.
(Signed) RICHARD O'BRIEN. John Gavino, Esq. &c. &c.
P. S. The expected frigates, joined with the present force, will do it or drive the bashaw and divan out of Tripoli.
14th September, 1804.
Sir,
I have to inform you that it is captain Somers, with lieutenant Wodsworth, and Mr. Israel, midshipman, that is blown up by the explosion of the fire ship, at their entering among the gun boats of Tripoli. Capt. Smith in the Vixen arrived here this day, he left Tripoli three days past—he says that Commodore Barron and Capt. Campbell arrived there the 9th, that on the 7th the gun boats, bombards, with the Syren, Enterprize, Scourge, and John Adams, left the coast of Tripoli for Syracuse. The President, Constitution, Constellation, and Argus, remain off Tripoli—that it is considered if the

weather would be favourable the three frigates would attack the place—I do not think that without the gun boats and bombards they will reduce Tripoli to American terms, or obtain the liberation of our fellow-citizens. The season is too far advanced for the gun boats and bombards to remain with safety on the coasts of Tripoli.
I am respectfully, &c. (Signed) RICHARD O'BRIEN. John Gavins, Esq. &c. &c.
MARTINSBURG, January 11.
Louisiana. The people of Louisiana appear to be generally dissatisfied with the kind of government which the present administration has established over them. One memorial signed by 2,000 heads of families is already before Congress, complaining in expressive terms, of misrepresentations of their political character; of the oppressive effects of the (Imperial) government fabricated for them; of the injustice of depriving them of a free government, and of many other grievances. We have received by the politeness of a friend at Washington, a new translation of the remonstrance. This is said to be more correct than that which we formerly published; it certainly does not express less dissatisfaction.
Another memorial is now in circulation at Orleans, which the democrats call a counter-memorial. It is very natural for those who are anxious to conceal the evils which must result to our government from its connexion with Louisiana, to seize every opportunity to hush alarm, and give our public affairs an air of tranquillity. Hence this second address is stated to contain sentiments different from the former, to be very popular, and to have received a large number of signatures. To us, the second memorial appears to be a confirmation of the same spirit which dictated the former, and calculated to convey the same wishes in a different style. We approve, say they of the present government of Louisiana, it having been evidently intended for temporary purposes! What is Congress to understand by this—It is a very good government as it is soon to be altered for a representative system! If this disposition has the appearance of cordiality towards Mr. Jefferson's imperial authority we must confess our conclusions very incorrect.
[Repertory.]
Progress of Democracy. —Some have hoped and believed that when jacobinism became triumphant in the government of the United States, party spirit would exhibit less venom and the moderate men would regulate the tone of public measures. The history of mankind has taught us different expectations, and we witness with sorrow the same direful process in America which has, in every country attended the same experiment.
The judges of Pennsylvania were of the moderate description, and having seen the first order of things completely changed in that state, were disposed to check the insubordinate spirit which had changed men, but was now waging war with no less success against principles. Look at the fate of these judges—they have become obnoxious to dictator Duane, and they must be sacrificed.
Look at Congress. The moderate men of the democratic party are there beginning to drop off, and the revengeful tyrant Randolph, with his accomplices, will be left to complete the wise, pacific, and unassuming policy of the American Emperor, without a man, excepting among the humbled and despised minority, to lend his voice in the cause of bleeding justice. General Butler, tho' strongly opposed to the last administration, and an active character in exalting the present, compared with those who find and manage national affairs, was a moderate man. But again see what becomes of moderate men. Read his honest and patriotick declaration to the Governor of his State, South Carolina.
"I had not long been in Senate, since my last election, before I perceived a combination among certain large states, unfair in itself, and dangerous in its consequences, to the rights of other states; they hold evening meetings, to decide what shall take place or prevail in senate. Into this combination they have drawn two or three of the small states and by this combination nothing is suffered to come fairly before the senate, that is not either brought forward by one of the party, or has not their previous sanction. To such a state of things, I would not—I cannot—I will not submit—without expressing both my concern and disapprobation—concern, because I expected
a very different conduct from gentlemen with whom I hoped to have been in unison—disappointed at finding these men, who before a revolution in the public mind took place, possessed a jealous regard for equal rights, now in power, the first to subvert the principles of which they wished to be thought the advocates."
The consequence of this exposition of the humiliated state to which every portion of the community was reduced by the clandestine but aspiring policy of a few Virginian Machiavelians, was political denunciation: In his native state, he was abused by his own party; in the other states the Jackals of the imperial Junto abused him; he had nothing else to expect in Congress, and this MODERATE MAN HAS RESIGNED! Thus it will be, and our GRANGERS and VARNUMS and every other man in whatever department of government who will not pursue the policy, of which Randolph is the agent in Congress, will eventually resign or be brought back to private life, by the intrigues of the dominant party.
[Ibid.]
Among the various alterations which are daily making in the constitutions of the several states, all of them aimed against the judiciary and executive departments, we notice the following, mentioned in a democratic paper of Baltimore:
"We learn, from our valuable correspondent at Annapolis, that the bill introduced into the house of delegates by Mr. Montgomery, for the trial of facts in the several counties of this state and to alter and change such parts of the constitution and form of government as relates to the general court and court of appeals, passed the house of delegates on Friday last. Affirmative 36—Negative 34."
"On Monday last leave was given, in the house of delegates of this state, to bring in a bill to alter, change and abolish, all such parts of the constitution and form of government as relate to the time and manner of electing the senate, and of filling up vacancies in that body."
From the (Boston) Repertory. The prohibition of our commerce with the island of Hispaniola, now Hayti, will produce consequences prejudicial to every class of our citizens. Hispaniola is one of the finest islands in the world. It is nearly 500 miles in length, and rich in tropical productions. From its proximity to the United States, we obtain from it a very large proportion of our West India supplies, more readily than from other islands, and large quantities of those articles which we export are there wanted for colonial consumption. On what principle can Mr. Jefferson so emphatically urge the interdiction of this commerce? Until France ceases to be an object of jealousy to England (which will never be the case) she will not have it in her power to reduce Hispaniola to a state of dependence. Fifty or sixty thousand Frenchmen have already made the attempt to re-establish the power of the mother country in this colony, a larger army than the English ever had in America, in our revolutionary war. But with what success? They perished or returned to France without advancing but a few miles on the coast. In the mean time, an energetic government is organized among the blacks; they instruct themselves in the art of war; they prepare for defence, and store themselves with the means of maintaining their independence. They wish for a continuation of commercial intercourse with us, and our merchants shew no disposition to relinquish the immense profits which have been derived from the St. Domingo trade.
The merchants will be the first but not the last to feel this interdiction. The poorer class will suffer in every part of the United States. The coffee, molasses, &c. from St. Domingo, constituted no small proportion of the whole of these articles imported into this country. The prohibition of this trade will so diminish the quantity and enhance the price of those articles, that the mouth of labour, if supplied at all, will be supplied at a distressing expense. These articles, we find, are already rising higher than perhaps we have ever known them. Such is the policy of our great Executive, who loves to relieve the poor!
The subscriber has just received WARRANTED Bolting Cloths, Superfine, Common and Midling, of the first quality, for sale on the usual terms. PHILIP NADEBOUSCH. Martinsburg, January 11, 1805.
VIRTUE and EVIL.
VIRTUE may be assail'd, but never hurt, Surpriz'd by unjust force, but not in- thralld; Yea even that which mischief meant most harm, Shall in the happy trial prove most glory; But evil on itself shall back recoil, And mix no more with goodness, when at last Gather'd like skum, and settled to itself, It shall be in eternal restless change Self-fed, and self-consumed: If this fail, The pillar'd firmament is rottenness, And earth's base built on stubble.
MILTON.
Happiness the inseparable Companion of Virtue.
***** To be good is to be happy; angels Are happier than men, because they're better, Guilt is the source of sorrow; tis the fiend, Th' avenging fiend, that follows us be- hind With whips and stings: The bless'd know none of this, But rest in everlasting peace of mind, And find the height o' all their Heav'n is goodness.
ROWE.
THE PROVOKED HUSBAND.
What a life does he lead Who has one of the breed Of Xantippe, fast bound to his side! Like a horse in a mill, He must follow her will, And his own never venture to guide.
It is true the old Greek Was so mild and so meek, That his rib could not ruffle his mind; I'm not quite so patient As that learned antient, In my vixen no comfort I find.
She from morning to night Thinks the last word her right, While she rapidly rattles away; And her voluble tongue, While on swivels 'tis hung, Will not give even echo fair play.
In a nuptial debate I oft lose in my weight, Few puffs in my house I can carry; If her will is but crost, Every motion is lost— O why did I—"why did I marry?"
A List of Letters remaining in the Post Office, Shepherd's-Town, on the 1st of January, 1805, which if not taken out before the 1st of April next, will be sent to the General Post-Office as dead letters:
 B. John Broyley, Mrs. Cornelia Bright.  C. George Corral, Mr. Cobler, taylor.  D. Alexander Delrock.  E. Mrs. Ebb.  F. Frederick Folck.  G. Hezekiah Griffin, Jacob Gadwalt.  H. John Hutchison.  L. John Leble, James Lickens, sen.  M. John M'Gregor, Cato Moore, Nicholas M'Intire.  N. Widow Nace.  P. John Pierce 2 letters, William Pussey 2 letters.  R. Robert Russell, Mr. Rickard, Van Rutherford, John Robinson, Rev. Stephen G. Roszell.  S. Stephen Shaw 2 letters, David Sigar, Michael Shappell, Thomas Sappington.  W. Doctor Edward O. Williams 2 letters, John Wallslager, William Worley, John Welsh 3 letters, Mary Walter, Cornelius Winecoop.  N. B. Where no place of residence is specified, it is near Shepherd's-Town is to be understood. JOHN MORROW, P. M.
NOTICE.
ANY person or persons having claims against the estate of Clement Pierce, deceased, are requested to bring them forward immediately, properly attested, that they may be discharged, as we are determined to have the estate settled in a very short time—Also, those that are in any manner indebted to said estate, are desired to come forward and make payment, as we are resolved to give no longer indulgence.
MARY PIERCE, Adm'x. CLEMENT BANKS, Adm'r. Jefferson County, January 11, 1805.
December Court, 1804.
Berkeley County, ss. Barbara Helm, administratrix, and Jacob French, administrator of Martin Helm, deceased, Complainants.
against
Mary Foland, widow and relict of George Foland, deceased, and Mary Foland, Rebecca Foland and Eleanor Foland, children and heirs at law of said George Foland, Defendants.
In CHANCERY.
THIS day came the Complainants by their Counsel, and it appearing to the Court that the Defendants are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth, it is ordered that the Defendants do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in March next, to answer the Complainants' bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer, and continued for two months successively, and also be posted up for two months successively at the door of the Court-House of this County, A copy.
Attest, DAVID HUNTER, C. B. C.
Will be Sold,
On the 12th of March next, at the subscriber's, four miles from Martinsburg and three from Darkesville, the following Property, viz:
HORSES, Horned Cattle, Sheep and Hogs, with sundry Household and Kitchen Furniture—Nine months credit will be given, the purchaser to give bond with approved security.—
Also, eight or ten likely young
Virginia-born SLAVES,
will be sold at the same time for Cash. Some Grain in the ground to be sold.—Sale to commence at 10 o'clock, A. M. when attendance will be paid by
SAMUEL DUNAWAY.
January 11, 1805.
FOR HIRE, TWO
Negro Girls,
One about fifteen and the other sixteen years old; they have both been accustomed to house-work, and one has for some time past been a cook. An employer in the country would be preferred. Inquire of the Printer.
January 11, 1805. (wtf)
Public Sale.
Owing to the absence of one of the Commissioners, the following Property was not sold on the 31st ult. as formerly advertised. It will positively be exposed to public sale on the time mentioned below.
PURSUANT to a decree of the County Court of Berkeley, in Chancery, in the case of David Dawson versus Daniel Royer, the subscribers will on Saturday the 2nd of February next, on the premises, proceed to sell at public auction to the highest bidder for ready money,
A Tract of Land,
lying in the County of Berkeley, on Sleepy Creek, containing two hundred and sixty seven acres, more or less, with all and singular its appurtenances, consisting among other things of a valuable Saw-Mill and Grist-Mill.
The sale will commence at 12 o'clock.
Valentine Dyke, } Commissioners. Wm. Alexander, Phil: C: Pendleton, }
January 11, 1805.
NOTICE.
ALL persons are hereby cautioned against cutting wood on, or carrying it away from the subscriber's plantation near Martinsburg, or from committing any other unlawful trespasses thereon, as he is determined to prosecute any person who may in future be found so offending.
GEORGE L. COFFENBERGER. January 11, 1805.
PRINTING,
In all its variety, executed at this Office with correctness and expedition.

Oration on the 4th of July.
PROPOSALS for publishing by subscription, a Speech introductory to the day , preceded by that Monument of Wisdom, the Declaration of Independence ; followed by three Appropriate Addresses , to which will be added a Solemn and Pathetic Dirge on the death of our departed Hero and Saviour of his Country, GEORGE WASHINGTON, formerly President of the United States , delivered by a youth of nine years—likewise An affecting Oration on the demise of our late Friend and Patriot, General ALEXANDER HAMILTON —The whole of which are offered to the public with an assurance that they are Originals .
It will contain about twenty-four duodecimo pages, on royal paper.—Price to subscribers one-eighth of a dollar, payable on delivery.
Those who procure, and will be accountable for twelve copies, will have a deduction of 50 per cent.
Subscriptions received at this, and at the Printing-Offices in all the neighbouring towns.
The above work will be revised and corrected by a person of erudition, who will recommend it for the use of Schools.
The above Oration, &c. though truly Patriotic, and some sentiments coloured, perhaps, even with enthusiasm, is entirely divested of party animosity—It is intended for the true American—Its design to promote Union, nourish Concord; and particularly, to inspire the minds of the rising generation, just emerging from beneath the Horizon of youth and ignorance into the great Hemisphere of this busy bustling world, with a zeal for Patriotism, a love of Virtue, and a glow for immortal Fame.
December 28, 1804.
SADDLE BAGS LOST.
LOST , either in Martinsburg, or on the road leading from thence to Garrards-Town, a pair of black leather SADDLE-BAGS, a little worn, containing two calf-skins, with the pattern of a pair of shoes cut off of each. Any person who may find and return them to the subscriber, living near Garrards-Town, or to Mr. J. Alburtis, in Martinsburg, shall be generously rewarded.
DAVID RIPPY. December 28, 1804.
To hire for one year, two young
Negro Men,
that have been accustomed to plantation work. For terms apply to the subscriber living near Martinsburg.
EDWARD TABB. December 28, 1804.
FOR SALE, A
Negro Woman,
twenty-seven years old, good at house and out-work, with her two children, one six and the other two years of age, both boys.
JONAS HOOVER. December 28, 1804.
A Tan-Yard
TO be rented for a term of years, situated on Apple-pye Ridge, in Frederick County, belonging to the estate of Samuel Sidwell, deceased—The Vats in good repair—a Bark-mill house, Currying Shop, and other conveniences—also, a quantity of good Bark, at the yard, will be sold to the lessee—Fifteen or twenty acres of Land, to be let with the yard, and immediate possession given. None need apply but such as can come well recommended for workmanship, morality and honesty, and who can give good security for performance of covenants. Terms may be known by applying to the subscribers living near the premises.
N. WHITE. SARAH SIDWELL, Guardians for the Orphans. 21st—12th Month, 1804.
PRINTING, In all its variety, executed at this Office with correctness and expedition.
English Education.
IT appearing to be the wish of my neighbours, and former patrons, that my Academy at this place should not be discontinued, as I had intended after the present year, at least for a season, I have determined to pursue the business of instruction again the ensuing year; and hereby give notice, that the School will be opened on the first day of February next, for the reception of boarders, and a few day scholars: And I request all persons who wish to send their children, particularly those who intend to board them, to enter them on that day, and will thank them also, to inform me of their intention, as early from this date, as possible, that I may be able to form a judgment of what provision it will be necessary to make. Board, the same as formerly, and likewise Tuition, except some branches of Needle work, and Painting, should they be required to be taught.
CHRISTOPHER COLLINS. Mount Zear, Jefferson County, Dec. 21, 1804.
THE Subscriber returns his most grateful acknowledgments to his friends and the public for the encouragement he has experienced, and respectfully informs them that he has just received, and will constantly keep for sale at his Blacksmiths shop in the main street Martinsburg opposite to the Indian Chief Tavern, a very large and complete assortment of
BAR-IRON,
of the best quality, selected with care by himself from the Iron Works, and which he will dispose of on the most reduced terms. He continues as usual to carry on the Blacksmith's business in all its various branches, and flatters himself, that if good materials, manufactured in the most serviceable manner, together with the strictest attention to business, can secure the public favour, he shall not go unrewarded.
JOSEPH CHAMBERS. Martinsburg, December 14, 1804.
LANDS FOR SALE.
THE subscriber wishes to sell the Plantation whereon he now lives, situated on Back Creek, Berkeley County, 7 miles from Martinsburg and 15 from Bath, containing 333 acres of good strong Lime-stone Land, well watered, with at least 7 springs—150 acres are cleared and well enclosed, 8 acres of Meadow are made, and more Meadow land; the remainder of the tract is well covered with fine timber.—On the premises are a convenient Dwelling House, newly finished, Kitchen, a large Barn, Distillery, Fulling Mill, and some out houses, with a number of Fruit trees.—There is a good mill-seat, with a sufficiency of water, on this tract.
He will also sell one other tract of Land, situated on the river Potomak, near Richardson's Ferry, containing 102 acres, 40 of which are cleared, the greater part river bottom, the remainder of the Land is well timbered, and has a large sugar-camp on it—a small House is now built, and logs ready for raising a larger one. For terms apply to the subscriber.
WILLIAM SNODGRASS. Back Creek, June 22, 1804.
N O T I C E.
BY virtue of a Deed of trust, to us executed by Matthew Whiting, we shall proceed to sell at public Auction at the mansion house of the late William Henshaw, deceased, on Tuesday the 15th day of January next, for cash, one Negro boy named Prince, the property of said Whiting. Due attendance will be given by Adam S. Henshaw. Washington Henshaw. Berkeley County, Nov. 9th 1804.
The last Notice
IS hereby given to those persons indebted to the estate of Joseph Park, deceased, that if their several accounts and obligations are not paid up by the 15th of March next, they will be put into the hands of an Attorney for collection, without respect to persons—and all those who have any demands against the estate, are requested to bring them in for payment to
WILLIAM WILSON, Acting Administrator. Prospect-Hill, November 30, 1804.
Meminger & Cooper
Have received from Philadelphia their supply of
Fall Goods,
which added to those they had on hand, makes a handsome assortment.—They keep
LIQUORS of the first quality— Port, } Jamaica Spirits, Sherry, } French Brandy, Lisbon & } Peach Brandy, Malaga } Common Rum & Wines. } Rye Whiskey.
Pine-Grove Ten plate STOVES—AND IRONS—KETTLES—POTS, OVENS—GRIDDLES, TEA KETTLES—SKILLETS and WAGGON BOXES. —The known superiority of these Castings, must induce those wishing to purchase, to give them a preference.— SHEET-IRON for Stove-pipes and doors.
Also, an assortment of best TEAS — Hyson, Young-Hyson, Hyson-Skin, Imperial and Bohea,
all of which they offer for sale for Cash, or Grain of any description.—Cash paid for Wheat or Rye delivered at Flagg's, Beeson's, Christy's or Hess's Mills.
Martinsburg, November 16, 1804.
Dr. J. P. Harris
Has just received, in addition to a very large and extensive assortment of
Drugs, Medicine, & Paints,
a considerable quantity of West-India Fruit, such as
ORANGES, LEMONS and RAISONS,
and Confection of almost every kind.
He has also on hand a quantity of the best PERUVIAN BARK.
He earnestly requests all who are indebted to him, to come forward and discharge their accounts. Those who fail to do so, by the 1st of January next, need expect no further indulgence.
To be Rented,
That eligible stand for a Tavern, in which the subscriber now lives, situated in the town of Martinsburg, cornering on King and Queen streets and next the Market-House.—This property consists of a very large and convenient House, with a great number of lodging and other rooms, and good dry cellars under it—a good Kitchen, a Stable large enough to hold fifty horses, a Granary, and an excellent Shed and other necessary buildings—one Lot of Ground well enclosed, and a Garden equal to any in Martinsburg. This property has been occupied as a place of public entertainment for more than twenty years, and is as well calculated for a Tavern as any other stand in the County. As the subscriber is determined to leave Martinsburg, he will let the above property to a person who would be likely to keep a good house, on very advantageous terms.—Possession may be had the 1st of March next.
ABRAHAM GORRELL. November 30, 1804.
ALL persons indebted to the subscriber, by bond, note, or book account, are requested to come in by the 1st of March next, and discharge what may be due.—As he is positively determined to close all his accounts by that time, no person need look for any longer indulgence.
ABRAHAM GORRELL. November 30, 1804.
A GREAT BARGAIN.
THE subscriber will sell low the HOUSE in which he now lives at the East end of the Court-House, fronting on the Public-Square and Queen-Street, and but a few poles from the Market-House; the building is almost new, made of frame weather-boarded, and painted white, a capacious and convenient Store-room laid off on the public corner, there are two other rooms on the lower floor, and three on the second, with convenient back buildings; the stand for a store is equal, and perhaps more pleasantly situated, than any other in this place.
JAMES ANDERSON. Martinsburg, October 24, 1804.
EDWARD MARQUAM, CABINET MAKER,
RETURNS his sincere thanks to the public for the great encouragement he has met with since he commenced business in Shepherd's-Town; and as he intends continuing his business in said town, in a frame house nearly opposite to Mr. John Baker's, has provided himself with a sufficient stock of Mahogany, Walnut, &c. He begs leave to assure those who may favour him with their custom, that nothing on his part shall be wanting to merit their approbation. Having acquired his profession in Europe, and carried on business in Baltimore for a considerable time, he flatters himself that he will be able to give general satisfaction: He manufactures in the neatest manner, and on the newest and most approved plans, all kinds of Cabinet work, such as Secretaries, Bureaus, Bedsteads, Sophas, Easy Chairs, Heart-back, ditto, &c. &c. all kinds of Window and Bed Cornices, and all kinds of Carving, Fluting and fret-work; also, Electrifying Machines, suitable for Physicians or private families.
Shepherd's-Town, Dec. 21, 1804.
Winter Goods and Groceries.
THE SUBSCRIBER
Has just received and finished opening, (part from Philadelphia and part from Baltimore,) a very large supply of
Choice Winter Goods and Groceries,
Which, in addition to his former stock, makes his assortment more complete than ever, consisting of almost every article in the Dry Goods and Grocery line, too numerous to particularise—all which he begs leave to offer his friends and the public in general, at the most reduced prices for CASH or COUNTRY PRODUCE , or on the usual credit to punctual customers.
N. B. He offers the highest price in Cash, for Wheat, Rye, Corn, Oats, or Flax-Seed.
With the greatest esteem, He remains the public's obt. and humbl. servt.
PHILIP NADENBOUSCH. Marinsburg, December 7, 1804.
Lewis & Robert Willis,
Have received at their Store, fronting the Court and Market Houses, a fresh supply of Seasonable
Winter Goods,
Which added to their former stock, makes their assortment complete. They have also on hand a general supply of
Groceries and Liquors,
of the best quality—also, Country FLAX and Twilled BAGS , all of which they offer for sale on the most reasonable terms for CASH or COUNTRY PRODUCE .
For the encouragement already received they solicit their friends and customers to accept of their sincere thanks, and hope, by a continuation of strict attention to business, with a disposition to accommodate generally, to merit the patronage of a generous public.
Martinsburg, December 7, 1804.
CASH
Given for clean Linen and Cotton
RAGS,
At the Office of the INTELLIGENCER.
MARTINSBURG, Berkeley County Virginia; Printed and published by JOHN ALBURTIS.
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