Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer (Martinsburg, Va.), 1807-10-09 00:00:00

Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer.
[No. 20 of Volume IX.]
FRIDAY, October 9, 1807.
[Whole No. 436.]
TAKE NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of Absolem Miller , deceased, by bond, note or book account, are requested to make immediate payment; and those having claims against said estate, are desired to bring them in, properly attested, for settlement.
WILLIAM B. KING, Adm'r. Mill-Creek, October 2, 1807.
A YEAR has nearly gone round since the Partnership of Meminger and Cooper closed, and those indebted to it called upon to settle their accounts; a number still remain unsettled; again they are asked to make payment before the first of October; such as think it is not yet time to pay will oblige by giving a note for the amount.
Martinsburg, August 14, 1807.
TRAVELLERS
And others, may meet with genteel accommodation at the sign of the
GLOBE,
in Shepherd's Town, where the subscriber has opened a House of Entertainment . JAMES BROWN. May 22, 1807.
New Store.
THE subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public in general, that he has commenced the Mercantile business in the house lately occupied as a Store by Ignatius O'Ferrall , at Mill-Creek, where he has a Choice collection of Spring and Summer Goods, Groceries, Liquors, Hardware, &c. &c. All which he will dispose of on the most reasonable terms for Cash or Country produce.—He solicits the patronage of the public, and assures them that he will always keep up a general assortment, and will dispose of his Goods on as low terms as they are retailed in any other place.
WILLIAM B. KING. Mill-Creek, June 5, 1807.
Fresh Goods Now Opening.
THE subscriber informs his friends and the public in general, that he is now opening at his store in Shepherd's Town, a large and general assortment of
Cheap Fresh Goods,
Consisting, in part, of a handsome assortment of Quilting for Vest Shapes, Elegant Chintzes and Calicoes, Spider-Nett Sleeves, Spider-Nett, Leno and Needle-worked Muslins, Cambrick Muslins, very cheap, Damask Silk and Leno Shawls, Handsome Leno Veils, Fine India Book Muslins, Cotton Lace, Cords and Tassels. A quantity of handsome figured Ribbons, Italian Silks, Cotton and Silk Chambroy Muslins, Fashionable split Straw and Gipsey Bonnets, Silk and Cotton Umbrellas, Very cheap Dimities, China, Glass and Queen's Ware, Gentlemen's summer Hats, 4-4 and 7-8 Irish Linens, India Muslins, Extra long Silk Gloves, Morocco and Kid Shoes, Home-made Linen, Flax and Twilled Bags, Bar-Iron, Castings and Steel, Very cheap Teas of excellent quality, &c. Also on hand,
A quantity of Old Rye Whisky, All of which are offered for sale uncommonly cheap for Cash.—He requests that all those who wish to get Bargains will be pleased to call on him.
WALTER B. SELBY. Shepherd's Town, August 7, 1807.
Another well-selected and general assortment of
GOODS
have been recently received, and are now offered for sale by the subscribers, all of which have been purchased at the best market in the city of Philadelphia for Cash, which, together with the advantageous terms on which they will be disposed, will afford to purchasers an interesting opportunity of furnishing themselves with supplies on the most reasonable terms for cash. Among numerous other late purchases, are the following articles, viz:
A handsome assortment of Marseilles waist coating, Plain, Spotted, and Trafalgar Leno Muslins, ditto ditto Shawls and Handkerchiefs , Furniture Calicoes , ditto Tassels , Chintzes and Calicoes , Fancy and plain Ribbons , well assorted, Silk and Cotton Umbrellas , Fancy and plain Silks , for Ladies dresses, Silk Shawls and Handkerchiefs , Cotton Cords and Tassels , Ladies short, and extra Long Silk Gloves , 6-4 Cambrick and 3-4 Dimities , completely assorted, Silk & Cotton Chambroy Muslins ditto do. 6-4 and 4-4 Cambrick Muslins , ditto do. India Muslins , per bale, piece, or yard, ditto Common and Superfine book Muslins , Leghorn Hats and Bonnets , trimmed complete, Plain and figured Silks , ditto, Fancy Satin Straw , ditto, A general assortment of fine Brussels Lace and Edgings , 4-4 and 7-8 Irish Linens , White and brown Russia Sheetings , ditto Ticklingburgs , Country Linen and Twilled Bags , A neat assortment of well finished Jewelry , Mahogany framed Looking Glasses , Common Dressing and pocket , ditto, An elegant assortment of China and Queen's ware , A large assortment of Groceries , Also a quantity of Antietam Iron , completely assorted, Crowley and Blistered Steel .
They return their sincere thanks to their friends for past favours, and assure them that every thing on their part shall be done to give satisfaction.
THOMAS C. SMITH, & Co. Martinsburg, July 17, 1807. N. B. They still offer for sale the House and Lot, occupied by Mr. Levi Price, in which they will give a great bargain. For terms apply to. THOMAS C. SMITH.
FOR SALE.
THE House and Lot in which Zachariah Moles now lives, situate in the main street, Martinsburg, nearly opposite to Mr. Cooper's store;—The House is two stories high, with three rooms on the lower floor, with a large Kitchen, communicating with the back room, three rooms on the 2nd floor, with a spacious garret and an excellent Cellar—There is a good stable, Garden, &c. on the Lot. This property from its eligible situation would suit well for any kind of public business.
ROBERT COCKBURN, jun. Martinsburg, August 7, 1807.
FOR SALE.
A COMPLETE SET OF Hatter's Tools ,
except the plank Kettle. They will be sold uncommonly low for Cash. Apply to the Printer.
August 28, 1807.
REES' CYCLOPEDIA to No. 9, inclusive, is received at this Office: Subscribers are requested to lift them immediately.
CASH given for clean Linen & Cotton
R A G S.
At the Office of the INTELLIGENCER.
From the Sciota Gazette.
The following highly interesting and very pleasing intelligence has been communicated by messrs. Worthington and M c Arthur , to governor Kirker .
Ross county, September 22, 1807.
SIR,
In compliance with your request, we set out from our homes on the 8th inst. to ascertain the number and disposition of the Indians said to be collected in the neighborhood of Fort Greenville and Fort Wayne. In the neighbourhood of Staunton, we very fortunately met with Mr. Stephen Ruddell , who understood the Shawnee tongue correctly, and who was so kind as to offer to interpret for us. On the 12th in the evening, we arrived at Greenville, where we staid the night, and early the next morning, rode up to the Indian town. It lies about two miles from F. Greenville, on a small branch which empties itself into G. Creek. The Indians seemed much gratified at meeting us in a friendly way, and gave us a kind reception. We very soon understood that they had, before we arrived, been much agitated, and anxious about their safety. We were told by some of their chiefs, that on the day we arrived, they were to hold a general council about their own affairs, to which we should be admitted. About two o'clock we were told the council had met, and were ready to receive us. We found in the house 173 and 25 or 30 outside. After they had disposed of some little business of their own, they informed us they were prepared to hear us. They were then told that your letter, which we should read and interpret to them, would inform them of the object of our visit; and that after it had been communicated, we would say something farther to them.
It will be perhaps proper to state, that after the Shawnee chiefs had your letter communicated to them, they desired, before we proceeded further, that their interpreter, (who was a Potawatomi, and spoke both the Shawnee and Potawatomi tongues,) should communicate the letter to the Potawatomi's who would communicate it to the Chippoways, and so on round. After they had done, and told us they were ready to proceed they were spoken to as follows:
Friends and Brothers,
"We are gratified and thankful that the supreme ruler of the Universe has permitted us to meet in peace and friendship. We have come a considerable distance to examine into your conduct, and tell you important truths. We want you to open your ears, and listen to us: let what we say sink deep in your hearts.—What we shall tell you is for your own good—none but fools refuse to hearken to good counsel.
When the English, who were our fore-fathers, came to this land, you, our red brothers, possessed the whole of it. In time they increased and you decreased. You had frequent wars with our fore-fathers, who were compelled to fight you when the English directed, and to engage in their wars to no purpose. When your white brethren, the Americans, began to grow a little, their unnatural parent, the English, were determined to make slaves of them and use them to their own profit. Your white brethren bore long and suffered much from their unnatural parent; but at last they could bear no longer. They were compelled to take up the Tomahawk to defend themselves, or to be kept forever as slaves. Now, brothers, listen to what we say. We speak plain. We are going to remind you as friends, of your former misconduct. You, our red brethren, joined with the British to destroy your white brethren without cause or provocation; you interfered in a family quarrel, in which you had no concern. You aided our unnatural mother to destroy her helpless children without cause. Your white brethren were then very little and weak; but the God who made all things was with them. Your chiefs and old men who I now see among you, has told you that after a cruel and bloody war, which lasted 100 moons, the English and all their allies were beat and compelled to make a treaty of peace with your white brethren. In this treaty, so far from making any provision for you
who had helped them through the war, they ceded the very lands you live on to your white brethren. This was the conduct of your English friends. Not yet satisfied, afraid to continue the war longer themselves, they continued to force the Tomahawk into the hands of our red brethren, who persisted to carry on the war themselves, constantly deceived by the English. Now, Brothers, listen, while we remind you of the conduct of the British towards you when you most needed their aid. When our gen. Wayne and his warriors beat you near Fort Miami, which Fort the British were in possession of, did they not shut their gates against you, and drive you away like dogs, although they had before promised you assistance and protection. These are truths, Brothers, you know yourselves better than we can tell you. After this you wanted peace; Your white brethren gave you peace. They were free men and could act for themselves. They made a treaty with you at Greenville. To that treaty they have adhered faithfully.—You have been treated with kindness and friendship. Your father the President of the U. S. to the certain knowledge of him that speaks to you, feels affection, pity and kindness towards you, and will do you all the good he can, so long as you continue to deserve it; therefore look to your own good, and be careful how you act.
Brothers, listen further, and be patient. The British, our old enemies, have been lately guilty of taking away the lives of some of your white brethren; without cause, they seek a quarrel without provocation. Your white brethren can bear with them no longer unless they do justice for past injuries and give security for their future good treatment. A war therefore is likely to take place again between your white brethren and the English. Of this we suppose you have been informed. Brothers, we do not come to solicit your assistance. Your white brethren can fight their own battles. The President, your father, is now calling together 400,000 of his warriors, who will, if war takes place, march by you to the North, and if they find you sitting still and minding your own affairs, taking care of your wives and children, they will take you by the hand and do you no harm, but help you. But if they find you have let the British put the Tomahawk into your hands, to be used against them, they will destroy you for your folly. Your white brethren do not mean to boast; they know you are brave men and desire to be plain with you and tell you what is for your good.
Remember, Brothers, we told you that when your white brethren beat both the English and yourselves, they were little and very weak, like children: Now they are strong like men. The English have become weak: their allies are no more. They have none to help. Their big canoes cannot come on the land to help you; therefore, take care how you listen to their advice, and do not let them deceive you. Brothers, listen a little further. You know that by the treaty of Greenville, a line was drawn between the lands which belong to you and your white brethren. Your white brethren have been faithful, and have complied with this treaty. Now brothers, we find you seated on the lands of your white brethren, contrary to the treaty, and that many of you are gathered together here, and for what purpose we know not. This has given some alarm to your white brethren who live near you. It is reported that you mean to go against them again, influenced by the English.
Now, brothers, we have talked very plain to you, and told you truths. We expect you will deal with us in the same way, and let us know, honestly, the cause of your meeting, that we may know what to say to those who sent us to you. Do not suppose, that because we are come to you in this peaceable manner, that your white brethren fear you. It is very true that you may, before they can be prepared, destroy a few families who are nearest to you; but you will suffer severely for it in the end. Your father, the governor of Ohio, is now calling together near five thousand of his warriors, and if we find the reports of your intentions without foundation, they will do you no harm; therefore, brothers,

give us a true statement of your intentions. Your white brothers do not want war; not because they fear it, but because they know the evil it brings, even upon the conquerors."
We were then told, that the next morning, about ten o'clock, the chiefs would give us an answer. We sat some time in the council house, whilst Mr. Ruddell was engaged in conversation with the chiefs. One of them, Blue Jacket, mentioned to Mr. Ruddell, in presence of the prophet, that he heard of a talk that was published in our newspapers, said to be delivered by the prophet, which was false. We told him that we had received that subject for the next day; but as it was mentioned, and we had a newspaper which contained the talk, we wished to know of the prophet himself, whether he had ever uttered it. We then proceeded to read it, and Mr. Ruddell gave him the interpretation. The prophet declared the whole to be false and unfounded, and seemed to resent it as a slander.
We then observed to him, that we had been told of a late talk ascribed to him, in which he had said, "he could turn the Americans over like a basin of water," with many other expressions of contempt; all of which he declared to be absolutely false and unfounded, in which he was joined by the chiefs present. We then left the council, and encamped where we did the night before.
The next morning, the 13th inst. we met the chiefs again, and was informed they had communicated what we had said to them the day before, to the foreigners who were with them, and that they, the Shawnee chiefs, were authorized to answer for the whole present.
Blue Jacket, an old Shawnee chief, spoke as follows:
Brethren —We are seated who heard you yesterday. You will get a true relation, as far as we and our connections can give it, who are as follows: Shawnees, Wyandots, Potawatomi, Tawas, Chippewas, Winnepegas, Malominene, Malockese, Secawgoes, and one man from north of the Chippewas. Brethren —you see all these men sitting before you now speak to you.
About eleven days ago, we had a council, at which the Wyandots, (who was the elder brother of the red people) spoke and said, God had kindled a fire, and sit around it. In this council we talked over the treaties with the French and Americans. The Wyandot said, the French formerly marked a line along the Alleghany mountains southerly, to Charleston, (S. C.) No man was to pass it from either side. When the Americans came to settle over the line, the English told the Indians to unite and drive off the French, until the war came on between the British and Americans, when it was told them that King George, by his officers, directed them to unite and drive the Americans back.
After the treaty of peace between the English and Americans, the summer before Wayne's army came out, the English held a council with the Indians, and told them if they would turn out and unite as one man, they might surround the Americans like deer in a ring-fire, and destroy them all. The Wyandot spoke further in the council. We see, said he, there is like to be war between the English and our white brethren, the Americans. Let us unite and consider the sufferings we have undergone from interfering in the wars of the English. They have often promised to help us, and at last, when we could not withstand the army which came against us, and went to the English fort for refuge, the English told us, I cannot let you in; you are painted too much; my children. It was then we saw the British dealt treacherously with us. We now see them going to war again. We do not know what they are going to fight for. Let us, my brethren, not interfere, was the speech of the Wyandot.
Further, the Wyandot said, I speak to you, my little brother, the Shawnees at Greenville, and to you our little brothers, all around. You appear to be at Greenville, to serve the SUPREME RULER of the Universe. Now send forth your speeches to all our brethren far around us, and let us all unite to seek for that which shall be for our eternal welfare, and unite ourselves in a band of eternal brotherhood. These, brethren, are the sentiments of all the men who sit around you: they all adhere to what the elder brother, the Wyandot, has said, and these are their sentiments. It is not that they are afraid of their white brethren, but that they desire peace and harmony, and that their white brethren could put them to great necessity, for their former arms were bows and arrows, by which they got their living. There
is one difficulty in the way, that is, our white brethren are building forts at Chicago. We would rather our white brethren would not build these forts.
Your red brethren are not acquainted with the sentiments of the British Indians, or those on the Mississippi afar off. But these are the sentiments of all those we have already mentioned, to wit: If our white brethren are going to war, their red brethren have formed a determined resolution to interfere no way, but to sit still and mind their own concerns. These are the sentiments of those who sit before you. And now, brethren, agreeable to the articles of the treaty at Greenville, if we were dissatisfied, or any one interfered to make any disturbance among us, we were to let each other know of it. Brethren —the number of our peace appears to be seated at Fort Wayne (Mr. Wells) who I think is a bad man. I want you to take him away, and place a good person in his stead: this is addressed to the governor at Chillicothe, and wish him to communicate it to the president. Here Blue Jacket ended.
In answer to so much of the foregoing as related to the building forts, we told them, that the lands on which the forts stood, at Chicago, had been ceded by them by the treaty at Greenville; that the United States would dispose of it at all times as they tho't proper; that it was very probable that stores were established at the forts for their convenience, and that this ought to be rather matter of satisfaction than otherwise.
In relation to Mr. Wells, we told them we could do nothing; that their father, the president, had placed him there, and he alone could take him away—but before he did so, they must support some well grounded charge against him by evidence that could be relied on. We told them further, that we had good reason to believe their red brethren, the chiefs of the Shawnees at Tawa town, had induced Mr. Wells to suspect their motives, by making him believe they, the Indians at Greenville, were bad men. If so, Mr. Wells was not so much to blame, but that we should consider it our duty, if none of their chiefs accompanied us to Chillicothe, to state to you what they said; but if they thought proper to go, which we believed would be to their advantage, we should see that they were properly treated. We were then told, that the Prophet or Preacher would assign to us the reasons why they settled at Greenville.
He then proceeded to inform us, that about three years since, he became convinced of the error of his ways, and that he would be destroyed from the face of the earth, if he did not amend them; that it was soon after made known to him, what he should do to be right; that from that time, he constantly preached to his red brethren the miserable situation they were in by nature, and endeavored to convince them that they must change their lives—live honestly, and be just in all their dealings, kind towards one another, and their white brethren: affectionate towards their families, put away lying and slandering, and serve the Great Spirit in the way he had pointed out; never think of war again—that at the first, the Lord did not give them the Tomahawk to go to war with one another. His red brethren, the chiefs of the Shawnees at Tawa town, would not listen to him, but persecuted him. This produced a division in the nation; those who adhered to him, separated themselves from their brethren at Tawa town, removed with, and settled where he now was, and where he had constantly preached the above doctrines to all the strangers who came to see them. They did not remove to this place, because it was a pretty place, or very valuable, for it was neither; but because it was revealed to him that the place was a proper one to establish his doctrines; that he meant to adhere to them while he lived; they were not his own, nor were they taught him by man, but by the SUPREME RULER of the Universe; that his future life should prove to his white brethren the sincerity of his professions. He then told us, that six chiefs should go with us to Chillicothe, and set out the next morning.—Some business of their own prevented their departure for a day longer, when two of the chiefs, Potawatomi, and who had no horses, could not get any, and did not come with us.
We have now, sir, stated generally, the transactions which took place in their town; and have to add, that after the most strict enquiry, we could hear of nothing which left a doubt on our minds, as to their sincerity. There was no hostile appearance—their women and children of which there was about 250 were with them engaged generally in their
ordinary labour. We were treated with great hospitality and kindness in their way, from all, both strangers and foreigners; and were informed, that in less than three weeks, all who were able, would set out on their fall hunt.
Some of the Potawatomi left the town the morning we set out. We could judge of their intentions in no other way than from what we saw and heard, and after three days stay with them, and all the enquiries we could make before we saw them, and after we left them, we were unable to fix one single fact on them which wore a hostile appearance. We therefore should do injustice both to them and ourselves, if we stated anything to the contrary.
We are very respectfully, sir, your obed't. servants, T. WORTHINGTON, DUNCAN M'ARTHUR. Governor Kirker.
I do certify that the communications in the foregoing statement to and from the Indians near Fort Greenville, were faithfully interpreted by me, and that I believe the statement throughout correct. Having lived with the Indians for 17 years, I have some confidence in my knowledge of their language, manners and customs, and feel myself bound, from a sense of duty and justice towards them, to declare, that I feel confident the Indians near Greenville, have no hostile intentions towards the United States at present. Given under my hand, this 22d day of September, 1807. STEPHEN RUDELL.
* We counted in the council house the first day we met them, 173 men, and at the doors and about it 25 or 30, making the whole number present about 200 men, of this number we were informed, that about 160 were strangers, and that the number who resided at the town, including men, women and children, were 307: eighty of whom were men—we estimated the whole number at the town, including strangers, women and children, to be 503, of which number 265 were women and children, and 240 men.
London, August 28. The French papers contain little news worthy of a comment. All the French marshals are to be created dukes and provided for in Germany and Poland. Talleyrand resigns the office of secretary of state, and becomes the second man in the empire.
Seizure of Copenhagen. Our formidable expedition in the Baltic has now reached its destination and its object. It appears that a demand was made by Mr. Jackson the British negotiator, of the prince royal of Denmark, the substance of which was as follows. "That in the present state of the continent it was impossible to distinguish any longer, between a neutral and an enemy, but by her becoming an ally or an open foe. That something therefore was required besides an ordinary presumption of the real disposition of every state; and that while the influence of an implacable enemy predominated over every power within his reach, and either checked or converted into immediate hostility every engagement or inclination unfavorable to his interest, it was impossible to consider the ordinary covenants of any neutral nation either as a sufficient security for her own independence, or for those who confide in her neutrality. It became the duty of England therefore to discriminate in these circumstances, between rights paramount and invariable binding upon all states, and rights which might be suffered to relax and yield to that state of expediency in which a certain course of measures might involve the existence of a nation."
In this state, therefore, it was dangerous to Great-Britain, and therefore ceased to be her duty, to recognise any longer the neutrality of Denmark, without a sufficient pledge; that this pledge was a permission to garrison the fortresses which command the passage of the Sound and the navigation of the Baltic, together with the free use of the Danish ports for her shipping, until such time as the pressure of circumstances ceasing, the exigency on the part of Great-Britain should determine.
It is scarcely to be doubted but that the prince royal was some what struck with this demand. He is said, however, to have replied with great calmness and intrepidity. "That the course of conduct required of Denmark was not that of a neutral or even of an ally, but of a belligerent. He was bound, therefore, in all sense of dignity, to repel the demand made upon her; and it remained for England to look for her justification to the general judgment of Europe, which
would determine on which side the neutrality of the two kingdoms was first violated. Denmark has now no choice but to resist; whilst England had that of honor and a retreat."
PARIS, August 9. One of our journals states, that his majesty has awarded to gen. Victor the reward of his courage and his services, by elevating him to the rank of Marshal of the Empire.
A division of the army, which it is believed is destined to shut the English out of the ports of Portugal, in the event of the Court of London not accepting the mediation of Russia for the reestablishment of a maritime peace, will assemble near the Western Pyrenees. It is said that gen. Junot governor of Paris, will have the command; and that his excellency will set out to-morrow, to put himself at the head of this division, which will bear the name of the corps of observation of La Gironde.
BOSTON, October 4. Captain Warland, arrived at Boston, in 9 days from Halifax, informs, "That the British August Packet had arrived at that place; that the Jason had returned from New-York, with 50 of her crew in irons: that the Bellona, captain Hardy, had sailed for the Chesapeake; and that a temporary embargo was to be laid, the day after he came away, on account of the sailing of some transports with troops on board supposed for Quebec."
Capt. Warland also states, "That the 3 men taken from the Chesapeake frigate with Ratford, had been tried, and we found guilty of mutiny and desertion; but that the punishment of death had been mitigated, by being sentenced to receive 500 lashes each. This sentence was however, fully remitted, the day before he sailed."
We are informed that the English China fleet have sailed for England with only a small part of their cargoes; not having been able to settle the controversy which arose respecting the death of a Chinese.
The mayor of the city of New-York has issued a proclamation interdicting the intercourse between that city and Charleston in consequence of the prevalence of the yellow fever in the latter place.
AMERICAN AFFAIRS. —The British papers had, in a great measure, ceased their observations on the controversy between the U. S. and Great-Britain, on the subject of the Chesapeake affair. They waited the arrival of expected dispatches to our ministers. There were some, however, who considered a war as very probable; and that preparations ought to be made to wage it. On the subject of the treaty points, it was contended, in the ministerial papers, that Great-Britain would readily concede the point, that national ships should be exempted from all search; and that a modification of the right to search merchant ships might be acceded: but the general right of a belligerent to search neutral merchant ships for deserters, as well as contraband goods, was one of which they never would surrender; and that if the American ministers were instructed to leave England, unless this right was relinquished, they must leave England. On this head all parties appeared to be united. The celebrated Mr. Sheridan, whose partiality for the U. S. has been avowed in a speech in the house of commons on the thirteenth of August, said, "When I look to the U. S. I see a most disagreeable prospect; although I have no hesitation in saying, we must never give up those rights which have made us a great maritime nation." Sir Thomas Turton, another member of parliament, in a note in the "Oracle," of August 10, 1807, with his signature, says, "I certainly did say, in the house of commons, that it was disgraceful and humiliating to this country, while the non importation act existed, that his majesty's late ministers should have condescended to treat with America, let the terms be ever so advantageous. And I still think if our divisions cease and the unanimous energies of the country are called into action, and properly directed, we are equal to a war with the whole world if such (which God forbid) should be our fate."
Extract of a letter from an eminent merchant dated
LONDON, Aug. 12. "We have had many meetings of the manufacturers and merchants since the unfortunate affair of the Chesapeake, with the hope of contributing to restore

That commercial intercourse under which both countries have flourished for several years past: But, my friend, as we have a difficult task to manage with the administration and shipholders of our country against us in so many particulars, we are astonished that you are so negligent and so awkward in the management on your side the water, for between two rival countries every thing is done by good management: you cannot be ignorant that a great weight in the opposite scale is necessary to counteract the continual eye-sore in the emigration and desertion of above 10,000 persons annually to your country. Now methinks, you ought to continue and increase the number of links in the chain of our mutual interest in order to prevent our brooding over the losses we sustain. The plan of your funded debt occasioned many of our principal officers to embark their money in your funds. Mr. Baring says there were eight admirals stockholders in your 5 1-4 and 4 1-2 per cent. stocks, whose good behavior was secured by this connection with your funds: then why do you wish to dissolve a charm so powerful and yet so cheap? Where are the eyes and ears of your calculators? Is there no use for money in your country; that you are in such a hurry to return it to Europe, when you paid about 4 1-2 per cent. interest for it? Is it, can it be better to destroy all the interesting links between us, and fight our navies, than civilly to borrow our money of us to subscribe to your banks, turnpikes, and canals, in your infant country, that would increase your population and raise the value of the public lands for the final redemption of the public loans, after all these beneficial plans were effected, to an immense profit. Think of these things, my friend, and that if you would only keep a few sail of men of war cruising on your own coast, to prevent the capture of your vessels direct from England, by which the loss by insurance would fall on us; our ships would not trouble your harbors. In short, my friend, your government must show a little more attention to natural and sound policy before you can hope to keep at peace: make it more instead of less for the interest of Great Britain to forget her jealousies, and all will be well; but if you go on weakening our friendly chains, you leave us nothing to prevent the quarrels we wish to avoid."
MARTINSBURG, October 9.
The period is nearly at hand, when the supreme rulers of the land are to meet in general Congress, to deliberate on one of the most eventful circumstances that has happened since these once humble and dependent Colonies, became "free, sovereign, and independent States." Subsequent to the untoward catastrophe, forensic and polemical writers, on both sides the water, and both sides the question, have so ably investigated the subject, as leaves little room for addition. The simple question is, whether "free ships constitute free bottoms;" if so, what legal right hath one nation over the other to intercept its commerce, much less, to maltreat and murder its citizens. The water should be as free as the air, as free as the land, or the public road on which we travel until this point is decidedly settled, there can be no lasting peace. Happy for America, happy for the world at large, if the approaching Congress establish this principle: it will save oceans of blood and millions of treasure. We shall then really and substantially be united to Britain in the bonds of lasting amity and advantageous intercourse. And what is to prevent it, but an avaricious or an unjust principle in one or the other?—Mistaken Rulers of the Earth! how long will ye be blind to your own true interests, and run an idle chase after the phantoms of felicity, whilst ye neglect the solid and substantial good which the bounty of God hath mercifully and mutually set before you?—How long will ye be dazzled by the glittering but unsubstantial bubbles of political greatness, or commercial aggrandizement; and overlook or despise the means that the goodness of the Almighty hath pointed out, as the only road to permanent public felicity, and real national dignity.—THE CULTIVATION OF THE RIGHTEOUS AND PEACEFUL SPIRIT!
Bloody beyond credibility, extended beyond comparison, and expensive beyond precedent, as the unhappy contest has been in the old world, and from which it has just been relieved, at last upon the Continent of Europe; the averting of such a vulture from the vitals of our country seems to be a circumstance that calls for the wishes and hopes of all ranks and degrees of its peaceful inhabitants; and
the Patriot who feels for its welfare, the citizen who participates its blessings, and the politician who knows its best and real interests, must alike acknowledge the blessedness of an event, that will secure and promote our own internal welfare, and give permanent peace to the nations of the Earth.—
Latest proceedings in the TRIAL of Colonel A. BURR. Richmond, October 4.
The court have been principally occupied by the examination of evidence. On Wednesday, Mr. Hay read the deposition of David Fisk.
Mr. Alexander Henderson was then called on the part of the U. S. to explain the views of the party, when the counsel for the accused made an elaborate effort to exclude such testimony; on the ground that an overt act ought first to be proved, and that such testimony could only be considered as collateral. The Chief Justice overruled the objection on the grounds represented in our last paper. Some conversation then ensued upon the question, how far the evidence about to be adduced (principally consisting of acts and conversations of Blannerhasset) would affect Mr. Burr. The Chief Justice seemed disposed to think that it did not affect him. Mr. Hay contended that when a connection and conspiracy were proven, the act and declarations of one accomplice are good against the rest. The Chief Justice was willing to hear an argument upon the point. Mr. Burr then said that as he understood he was not affected, he would not interfere.
The examination of the evidence then proceeded. Mr. Alexander Henderson was examined and partly cross-examined.
On Thursday, the cross-examination of Mr. A. Henderson was completed. He was followed by his brother John G. Henderson; Mr. Richard Neale and John Graham, esq. The examination of Mr. Charles Duvall also commenced.
On Friday Mr. Duvall's examination was completed. He was followed by Dr. David C. Wallace, his brother Robert Wallace, Mr. Edm. B. Dana and David Gilmore. In the course of these proceedings Judge Meigs was called up, sworn and afterwards discharged.
Mr. Hay then observed that he had only two witnesses more to produce; gen. Eaton, whose evidence had not been completed on a former examination, and general Wilkinson whom he would introduce, to-morrow, (Saturday)—The chief justice enquired whether he could form any idea of the length of gen. W's evidence.
Mr. Hay as far as it relates to us not twenty minutes; but the cross examination may not perhaps be completed in 20 times 20 minutes. (Enquirer.)
The proceedings on the motion to commit are likely to last many days longer. One of col. Burr's counsel, Mr. Botts, it is understood will be compelled by the situation of his family and by his public and professional duties in the district court of Fredericksburgh, now about to commence to leave the defence after the attendance of this day. ibid.
Like bubbles on the sea of matter borne, We rise—we break—and to that sea return.
Died, in this town, on Thursday evening last, Mrs. MARGARET WINTERSMITH, widow of the late Doct. Charles Wintersmith, in the sixtieth year of her age; her disease was a bilious fever, which confined her for upwards of three weeks, during which time she appeared conscious of her approaching dissolution—she manifested great Christian fortitude, and calmly resigned her soul to Him who gave it.
Also, Mrs. CAMPBELL, wife of Mr. John Campbell, after a long and very distressing illness. Mrs. Campbell has left a numerous family to deplore the loss of an affectionate, and kind indulgent mother.
But why should they complain, Her God, who lent her here below, Has call'd her back again
Died, on the 3d instant, at Leesburg, Mr. EBENEZER POTTER, formerly of this County.
Died, in Richmond, on the 20th ult. after a few hours illness, William F. Ast, Esq. principal agent to the Mutual Insurance Society against Fire in this State.
Died at Philadelphia on Friday morning, (October the 2d) general Peter Muhlenberg, late collector of that port.
ON THE WORD LAST. "What a desolate word is the monosyllable LAST!"
PAINFUL source of many a sorrow! Sound precluding Hope's to-morrow! Sad finisher of life's repast! What shadows all our joys appear, When thou com'st lagging in the rear, And whispering, tell'st thou art the LAST!
What'er is given us from above, Blessings of Friendship or of Love, Thy baleful shade doth overcast; The tears that parting checks bestrew, The broken voice that sobs—adieu, Belong to thee thou cruel LAST!
Time on his rapid pinions flies; The world recedes before our eyes, And awful death approaches fast; Revolving suns each year proclaim, The solemn hour that bears thy name, Thou dreaded formidable LAST!
Yet, that I may not shrink from thee, Let Virtue keep my bosom free From dread of future and of past; Then when my transient day is o'er, And life exhausted yields no more, I need not fear thy moment LAST.
A list of letters remaining in the Post-Office in Charles Town, which if not taken up on or before the first day of January next, will be sent to the General Post Office as dead letters.
A. THOMAS ATWELL, Christopher Allemon, Thomas Austin.
B. Bell and Cherry, Jesse Brown, Matthew Baylor, Michael Blue, William Bennett, Gwynn Baylor, Mason Bennett, Samuel Bond, John Bell, 2.
C. John Clarke, S. Creer, Robert Carter, Jacob etro, Giles Cooke, William Clarke, Alexander Calawel; William P. Craghill, Sally Conklen.
D. James Duke, John Dixon, Sally Dade, L. Dade, B. Denton, William Dougherty, R. Duffield.
E. Abraham Eversole. F. Ferdinando Fairfax, Alexander Few, Thomas Flagg, Wm. P. Flood, G. John Grigge, Samuel Griffith, T. Glascock, R. Gregory, Henry Garheart, William Gibbs, 2 letters.
H. Adam S. Henshaw, John Hinkle, James Hite, Jeremiah Harris, Richard Hardesty, William Harding, William W. Hite, 4 letters.
J. Mary Johnston. K. Thos. Kidwell, Samuel King.
L. T. Lee 3, Laurence Lewis, Thomas Likens.
M. William M'Clellen, Thomas M'Clanahan, Mary Moore, Richard M'Sherry, Thomas M'Makin, Absalom Mellen, Vincent Moore 2, Jesse Moore 3, Jacob H. Manning.
N. North & Smallwood, Geo: North, John Noel 2, Mary Newton.
O. David Oglevie, John D. Orr, P. John Palmer, James F. Perry, Leman Payne.
R. Matthew Ransone, Eliza Riley, John Rausburgh, Sarah Robiason, Thomas Riley.
S. Miss M. Strother, Smith Slaught-ter, Caty Shw, John Saunders 2, Robert Shirly, Martin Sheetz, Geo: Stipp, F. Stren, Samuel Spencer, James Shirly, George Shore, Catherine Spangler.
W. Beverly Whiting, Hannah Whiting, Richard Williams, Francis Whiting, Andrew Woods, Thomas Whiting 2, C. Willis 2 letters.
JOHN HUMPHREYS, P.M. October 9, 1807.
A list of letters in the Post-Office at Shepherd's Town, on the last day of September, which will be sent to the General Post-Office as dead letters, if not taken up before the first day of January, 1808.
B. EDWARD BENNETT, John Buckles, William Baty, Alexander M. Briscoe, Susannah Brooks.
C. William Chapline, John Clawson 2, Benjamin Commigys.
E. William Eay.
F. James Foreman, John Foyles.
G. Hezekiah Griffin, Jacob Grove.
H. Barbary Hoot, George Hardman.
I. David Jaratt, Jonathan Ingram.
L. Joseph J. Lancaster, Capt. William Lemon, Robert Lowry, John Leggit.
M. Mary Mercer, John Massie, Christopher Mooser, Daniel Marhle.
P. Thomas Perry.
R. John Robinson.
S. John Snider, Stephen Stally, Philip Schoppert, Rebecca Shell or Rebecca Shaw, Stephen Shaw.
W. Adrian Winscoop, Andrew Waggener. JAMES BROWN, P.M.
October 9, 1807.
CAME to the plantation of James Strode, dec'd, on the 18th of July last, a red sorrel horse colt, with a small star, supposed to be one year old last spring, appraised to sixteen dollars.—The owner is desired to prove property, pay charges and take him away.
CHRISTOPHER PARROTT. October 9, 1807.
CAME to the subscriber's plantation, on Opeckon Creek, on Friday the 2d inst. a white mare about fourteen hands high, shod before, rather heavy made, about eight years old, is a natural trotter, has a small lump on her right side, that appears to have been occasioned by being hooked, her mane hangs on the right side and is rather bushy, has no brand perceivable. The owner is desired to prove property, pay charges and take her away.
WILLIAM TABLER. October 9, 1807.
SIX CENTS REWARD.
RAN away from the subscriber, living in Martinsburg, on Friday the 2d inst. an apprentice boy to the weaving business, named Matthew Francis, bound by the County Court of Berkeley, he is rather stout made, of a dark complexion, and about nineteen years of age; he took with him a variety of clothing, not particularly recollected. I will give six cents reward, but no thanks, for returning said runaway.
HENRY PULSGROVE. October 9, 1807.
TAKE NOTICE.
THE subscriber intending to leave this country by the 21st inst. requests all persons indebted to him, by bond, note, or book account, to pay off their respective dues by that time.—Those who neglect this notice, need not expect any longer indulgence.
ALEXANDER PORTERFIELD. October 9, 1807.
WILL be offered at public vendue, on Wednesday the 21st instant, at the place where the subscriber now lives, about two miles from Martinsburg, Young Horses, Milch Cows, Young Cattle, Household and Kitchen Furniture, Farming Implements, and a quantity of Corn. Nine months credit will be given on bond with approved security.
ELIZABETH VANCE. October 9, 1807.
BY virtue of a deed of trust, executed by James Morrow to the subscriber, to secure a sum of money therein mentioned, due from the said Morrow to William Sommerville, will be sold, on the premises, to the highest bidder for ready money, on Saturday the 24th inst. a House and Lot of Ground, the property of the said Morrow, situate on Water street in the town of Martinsburg.
WILLIAM BELL, Trustee. October 9, 1807.
Public Sale.
WILL be sold at public vendue, on Monday the 19th instant, at the house of the subscriber in Martinsburg, a variety of Household Furniture, consisting in part of a number of Feather Beds, Bedding and Bedsteads, Tables and Chairs, an elegant cylinder-fall mahogany Desk, &c. together with a number of useful Kitchen articles. Nine months credit will be given, on bond with approved security.
The subscriber wishes to rent the house he now lives in, lately occupied as a tavern by Mrs. Brady, the property of Ignatius O'Ferrall, and so well known as a public house, as to render a description of it unnecessary: Possession may be had the day after the sale, which will be the 20th instant.
ROBERT GREGORY. October 9, 1807.
JAMES MAXWELL'S Night School
will commence on Monday evening, the 2d November next, at the stone School-House.
Martinsburg, October 9, 1807.

Just finished opening.
THE subscribers take this method of informing their friends, customers at a distance, and the public in general, that they have just finished opening, at their Store (by the Market-House) in Shepherd's-Town, a great variety of
NEW GOODS,
Among which are:
 Fashionable Gipsy Bonnets—quite new style,  Ditto split straw and Leghorn, ditto,  White Imperial Willow Sheets,  Black do. do.  Leghorn do. do.  Gentlemen's imported Beaver Hats, Country-made do.  Morocco and Kid Slippers,  Broad white thread Lace,  Do. Patent do.  Gold and Silver Lace,  Do. do. Thread,  Spirituett, Leno and Cambric Muslins,  A great variety of nice Calicoes,  Do. Dimities,  Linens fine and coarse,  A large number of excellent home-made twilled BAGS,  Beautiful white and brown home-made Linen,  Superfine and coarse Cloth,  Blankets and Flannels,  CHINA in complete sets,  Stone, Tin, Glass and Queens Ware,  Bar-Iron; Steel and Castings,  Light handy Iron for Smiths, drawn under the tilt-hammer,  A new kind of Cutting Knives, (the best ever offered for sale in this country) they cut straw with uncommon facility,  Prime Seal, Upper and Harness Leather,  Mens' strong Shoes,  A large supply of fresh Medicines,  Paints, Brushes and Oil,  Fresh TEAS,  Liquors and Groceries of all kinds,  Wrought and cut Nails of all sizes,  Also, a large quantity of well-seasoned Pine, Oak, Poplar and Walnut Plank, fit for immediate use.  All which they are selling very CHEAP.  JAMES & JOHN LANE. Shepherd's-Town. Sept. 25, 1807.
P.S. They particularly request all those indebted to them, in any manner, to call and pay their respective balances before the 1st of November next.—They will receive Flour, Wheat, Rye, Oats and Flax-Seed, in payment, or barter.—The necessity of punctuality must be obvious to every reflecting mind.—Those who do not attend to this notice, must expect legal measures will be taken to compel payment, without respect to persons. J. & J. LANE.
Public Sale.
WILL be sold at public auction, at the Market-House in Shepherd's Town, on Friday the 9th of October, sundry articles of HOUSEHOLD Furniture, and some valuable Books. Upon giving a bond with approved security, six months credit will be allowed. MOSES HOGE.
Sept. 25, 1807.
THEODORE MEMENGER is authorised to settle the accounts of Doctor Edward Conrad, late of this place—Those indebted will oblige by paying the amount of their accounts—Suits will be instituted against such as do not show a disposition to settle. Martinsburg, September 23, 1807.
NOTICE.
ON the 15th of October, 1805, I declined the Mercantile business, I then flattered myself that long before this, it would be in my power to collect all my debts, but so it is, there is yet very considerable debts due to me, I now for the last time request every person indebted to me in any manner whatever, to make payment before the first day of November next, as suits will positively be brought against all those who fail to make payment, on, or before that time. JAMES CAMPBELL. Sept. 25, 1807.
I REQUEST those indebted to the estate of Robert Lyle, deceased, to make immediate payment to me, as a final settlement of that concern will take place in the month of October next, when no further indulgence can be given, by JAMES CAMPBELL, Guardian. Sept. 25, 1807.
CHARLES TOWN RACES.
THE Charles Town Jockey Club Purse will be run for as usual, on the third Wednesday in October next. It is expected that the racing will continue only two days, which will make each day's stake better than it has heretofore been.
GEORGE HITE,
Secretary.
Charles-Town, September 11, 1807.
THE subscriber offers for sale, a tract of slate LAND, containing about one hundred acres, lying in Berkeley County, about one mile from the Sulpher spring, and the same distance from Darkesville; there is about fifty acres cleared, four or five acres of good meadow, and five or six more can be made; there is a dwelling house and other out houses, two good springs of water, never known to fail. A good bargain may be had by applying to the subscriber living at Col. Elisha Boyd's Mill on Mill-Creek, Berkeley County. JAMES STERRAT. September 11, 1807.
DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP.
THE partnership of Horton & Clark was dissolved on the 6th April, by mutual consent; all those indebted to the said Firm, are requested to make immediate payment to James Horton, who is duly authorised to settle the business of said Firm.
JAMES HORTON, JOHN CLARK.
JAMES HORTON, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public, that having taken Dr. J. M. Read into copartnership, the Grocery and Flour business will in future be conducted under the Firm of Horton & Read, at the old stand, No. 9, Howard street, next door to Hussey's Tavern, where they have on hand, and intend keeping a general assortment of GROCERIES and LIQUORS, which they will sell at the most reduced prices, for cash, or in barter for all kinds of Country Produce.
JAMES HORTON, JOHN M. READ.
Baltimore, August 7, 1807.
FIVE DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN away on Monday night last, Negro FAN; I will give the above reward to any person who will deliver her to me in Martinsburg. All persons are forewarned harbouring her, in any manner, as I am determined to prosecute any person who may do so. LEVI PRICE. August 14, 1807.
THE subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public generally, that he has again commenced business at his OLD STAND, the corner of Queen and Burke Streets, where he has opened and ready for sale, a general assortment of
Dry Goods and Groceries,
which will be sold on the very lowest terms, for Cash or Country Produce, or on a short credit to punctual customers. JAMES FAULKNER. Martinsburg, September 11, 1807.
NOTICE.
ALL those indebted to me are earnestly requested to make payment before the first of October, having positively determined on settling all my accounts up to that date, and to do business in future for Cash, or on a short credit to punctual customers, for it is impossible for me to furnish Goods from year to year on credit; those who have accounts will therefore please come forward and close them, by payment, or by giving a note. I have at present a very general assortment of GOODS of every description, which will be sold uncommonly cheap. WILLIAM LONG. Martinsburg, September 11, 1807.
The following BLANKS, printed with NEW and ELEGANT TYPE, are always kept for sale at this Office: DEEDS, Common BONDS, CONSTABLE'S BLANKS, Promissory NOTES, &c.
Just Received,
A HANDSOME ASSORTMENT OF
New Goods,
which were bought for Cash and will be sold unusually low.
LEVI PRICE.
Martinsburg, July 10, 1807.
BRIGADE ORDERS.
THE Officers of the 16th Brigade are called upon to attend their annual duty, in receiving the instructions of the Brigade Inspector, on the days and at the places herein named. However important the knowledge of Military tactics are at all times to an Officer, yet more than ordinary calls now demand the exertion of every man to seek a perfection in the art.
The General hopes a willingness on the part of the Officers, will be testified by their punctual attendance at the different places of rendezvous, and that their equipments will exhibit a promptness to attend a Military call.
The Officers of the 55th Regiment will attend the Brigade Inspector in Charles-Town, in the County of Jefferson, on the 7th, 8th and 9th days of October next. The Regimental Muster is ordered on the 10th of October, at the same place.
The Officers of the 67th Regiment will attend the Inspector at Martinsburg, in the County of Berkeley, on the 14th, 15th and 16th days of October, and the 17th is ordered for the Regimental Muster at the same place.
The Officers of the 51st and 51st Regiments, will attend at Stephensburg, in the County of Frederick, on the 19th, 20th and 21st of October. The Regimental Muster of the 51st will be on the 22nd of the same month and at the same place, and that of the 51st on the 23rd of October, at Winchester.
The General reminds the Commandants of Regiments, that the Officers of the Cavalry and Artillery, within their Regimental Districts, are to attend the Inspector.
JOHN SMITH,
Brigadier General.
16th Brigade, V. M.
Frederick County, August 26, 1807.
REGIMENTAL ORDERS.
THE Officers of the 67th Regiment, are ordered to attend the Brigade Inspector at Martinsburg, on the 14th, 15th and 16th days of October next, and the 17th is ordered for the Regimental Muster at the same place.
ELISHA BOYD,
Lt. Col. Com. 67th Regt. V. M.
September 4, 1807.
Fifty Dollars Reward.
ESCAPED by breaking through the wall of the jail of Berkeley county, a certain George Hebler alias Joseph Kealer, who was found guilty by an examining Court of horse stealing, he is a German, in appearance soft, or silly, but a great villain, about thirty five years of age, five feet nine or ten inches high, dark hair and of a pale countenance, he has been sick in prison, had on and took with him a crossbarred coat and striped pantaloons of home-made cotton, and cloth clothes of a lead colour.
Also a certain Isaac Compton, who was found guilty of burglary, he is about thirty years of age, five feet ten or eleven inches high, a fair complexion, his eyes rather white and staring, stout made, is a smart active man, had on a light coloured cloth coat, and linen or tow trousers. Any person or persons who apprehends and returns either of the said runaways to the said jail again, shall receive twenty five dollars, or the above reward for both, paid by me. MOSES COLLINS, Jailor. Martinsburg, September 4, 1807.
PURSUANT to the last will and testament of Edward Watkins, deceased, will be sold at public auction, at Culpeper Court-House, on the first day of January next, about forty five choice healthy Virginia born slaves, Men and Women, Boys and Girls, mostly young and very likely; sundry articles of household furniture, twelve months credit will be allowed the purchaser, who must execute bonds with approved security for the purchase money, before any property will be delivered. WILLIAM PENDLETON, Ex'r. Berkeley County, Virginia, } July 31, 1807.
Mr. SAMUEL BLACKMORE, TAKE NOTICE.
THAT on the 17th day of October next, at my house, in the town of Martinsburg, I shall take the deposition de bene esse of Samuel Read, to be read in evidence on the trial of a cause depending in the county Court of Berkeley, wherein I am plaintiff, and you are defendant.
JOHN M'CLEARY.
September 18, 1807.
CAME to the subscriber's plantation, near Smithfield, Jefferson County, about the latter end of July last, a roan Mare about fourteen hands high, three years old last spring, no brand, one of her jaws is much longer than the other, she was appraised to thirty dollars. The owner is requested to prove property, pay charges, and take her away.
JACOB CRAMPTON.
September 18, 1807.
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.
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.
ON Saturday last, a negro man riding a dark Iron GRAY MARE, about six or seven years old, about fourteen hands and a half high, with two white spots near the root of her tail, with a snaffle bridle having a plated bit, and a leather collar with a piece of rope attached to it, on her, in attempting to cross the Potomac river at Barn's ford below Shepherd's-Town, where the subscriber resides, in consequence of the river being too high to ford, fell off in the river and was afterwards seen swimming or floating down the river; upon being disengaged from her rider the mare returned to the Virginia shore, and was taken up by the subscriber, any person owning the mare, bridle, &c. may have them again by applying to the subscriber and paying him for his expence and trouble with her.
CHRISTOPHER HIAT.
Sept. 18, 1807.
STRAYED or stolen from the subscriber's plantation, near Martinsburg, on Sunday night the 13th instant, a bright bay HORSE, with a dark mane and tail, one of his hind feet supposed to be white, and has a blaze in his face, is about fifteen hands high, and was eight years old last spring, has been drove in a waggon, and his shoulders are hurt with the collar, trots naturally and was shod all round. Five dollars will be given for returning said Horse, if strayed; or if stolen, and the thief convicted, fifteen dollars.
HUGH V. PATTERSON.
Sept. 18, 1807.
THE bonds and notes given at a late sale, to Abraham Coleman, previous to his removal from this state, are deposited in the hands of Philip C. Pendleton, Esq. with directions to institute suits if they are not discharged, immediately after they become due. August 21, 1807.
A variety of BLANKS For sale at this Office.
MARTINSBURG, Berkeley County, Virginia; Printed and published by JOHN ALBURTIS.
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