Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer (Martinsburg, Va.), 1805-07-19 00:00:00

Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer.
[No. 9 of Volume VII.]
FRIDAY, July 19, 1805.
[WHOLE No. 321.]
REMOVAL.
THE subscribers respectfully inform their customers and the public in general, that they have removed their Store to that well-known Corner House, just at the end of the Market-House, and immediately opposite Mrs. Juliana Eckhart's tavern, where they are opening in addition to their former stock a variety of
New Goods.
They have also just received a large quantity of home-made LINEN (fine and coarse,) ditto twilled BAGS , clean FLAX , &c. They continue to keep coal and upper LEATHER , BAR-IRON , crowley and blistered STEEL , PAINTS , patent and other MEDICINES , &c. &c.
All which they offer for sale remarkably cheap.
JAMES & JOHN LANE. Shepherd's-Town, July 10, 1805.
A list of letters remaining in the Post-Office at Shepherd's-Town, which if not taken out before the first day of October next, will be sent to the General Post-Office as dead letters.
 B. MATTHIAS BAKER, Elizabeth Burke, Henry Bohraff.  C. Barnhart Cobler, James Clark, Abraham Cox, John Calhoun, Richard Conn.  D. Benjamin Downs.  F. Polly Fishall.  G. Henry Gant, care of James S. Lane.  H. Samuel Hoot 2, Abraham Hill, Samuel Hart.  J. Richard Johnston.  K. Henry Kerman, Gabriel Kemp.  L. Conrad Liglider, Nathan Lenthi-cum.  M. Miss Jane M'Gowan 2, John Makhaman, Mr. Meridith.  P. Lewis Bentley, —Pierce.  R. John Reed, Schoolmaster, Daniel Royar, John Rausburg, miller.  S. Stephen Shaw, Anthony Springer, Stephen Staly, David Seegar.  V. Isaac Vail, Adam Vardier.  W. Mrs. Eliza Williams, Mary Williamson.  James Young JAMES BROWN, P. M.
Fresh Fancy Goods.
THE subscribers beg leave to inform their friends and the public, that they have just received from Philadelphia, and are now opening a very extensive assortment of
Nice Fashionable GOODS.
Consisting of Elegant Damask Silk Shawls, Laced Cambric ditto, Pic nic Gloves and Mitts, Fancy laced and plain Cambric Muslins and handsome Dimities, Artificial Flowers, Leghorn and Willow Bonnets, Handsome plaid Silks, Chintzes and Calicos, Ladies Morocco and Kid Slippers, Germantown Prints, &c. &c.
Have also on hand, Hugh & John Long's prime SICKLES , Waldron's Cradling and Grass Scythes, Cerman ditto and Cutting Knives— BAR-IRON , CASTINGS and STEEL , All of which they are determined to sell uncommonly cheap for cash.
They have a large quantity of WHISKY and APPLE BRANDY , of excellent quality, which is offered for sale on low terms.
SELBY & CROW. Shepherd's-Town, June 21, 1805.
FOR SALE,
Two likely Virginia-born Female SLAVES. one sixteen the other eighteen years old. They have been accustomed to house and out work. Apply to the Printer. June 28, 1805.
PUBLIC SALE OF Valuable Land for Cash.
PURSUANT to a decree of the Court of Berkeley County in a suit which was therein brought by Charles Davidson against Michael M'Kewan, for the purpose of foreclosing a mortgage, will be sold at public auction for ready money, on Saturday the 27th day of July next, two tracts or parcels of Land, situate in Berkeley county, on the west side of the Opeckon Creek; one tract containing fifty-three acres, bounded on said Creek by Vanmetre's Bridge; and the other containing three hundred and six acres, adjoining the former. The sale will take place on the premises, at the dwelling house situate near the aforesaid bridge, and will commence at 12 o'clock, where due attendance will be given by EDWARD BEESON. EPHRAIM GAITHER, } Commissioners. ELISHA BOYD, June 28, 1805.
Lewis & Robert Willis, Have just received and are now opening a variety of SPRING and SUMMER GOODS,
Selected from the newest and most fashionable importations, together with a general assortment of
 Queen's Ware, Glass Ware,  Hard Ware, Saddlery & Cutlery.  They have also on hand, Imperial, French Brandy, Hyson, Sherry, } Wines. Hyson Skin, Port & } Souchong & Lisbon, } Bohea, Holland Gin, Country twilled N. E. Rum, Bags, Rye Whiskey, & Spinning Cotton, Apple Brandy, Crowley and Blistered Steel, &c. &c.
All of which they are determined to sell unusually low for Cash, or approved of Country Produce. They are with much respect, the public's obliged and humble servants.
Martinsburg, April 12, 1805.
More Fresh Goods.
JUST received, and are now opening, a large and general assortment of Summer Goods and Groceries,
which, in addition to his former supply received this spring, makes his assortment at present very general, all of which will be sold unusually low for cash. Also, HERRINGS of the Baltimore inspection by the barrel, and a quantity of H. & J. Long's and Z. Burns' noted SICKLES, Waldron's Cradling and Grass SCYTHES, &c.
He has also for sale, some handsome Bear-Skins,
for Trooper's Caps and Hlsters. JAMES FAULKNER. Martinsburg, June 14, 1805.
RAN away from near the White-Post in Frederick County, on Sunday the 28th of April last, a
Negro Man, named John,
about 18 years of age, he is about 5 feet 8 inches high, stout made, and has a remarkable scar on one of his cheeks occasioned by a burn, had on a dark coloured cloth roundabout, lead coloured casimere pantaloons, and an old wool hat. Twenty Dollars Reward will be paid for apprehending and returning said negro to the subscriber, or securing him in jail so that he gets him again.
SAMUEL DUNAWAY. July 5, 1805.
A variety of BLANKS for sale at this Office.
From the Charleston Courier.
To whom it suits. As soon as the freedom and prosperity of America had made her an object of jealousy, if not hatred, to European powers, she was subjected to a variety of insults, outrages, and wrongs, which the weakness supposed to be incident to her then infant age first encouraged them to offer her:—Much inferior then, in means of population, wealth, & revenue, to the station which Nature, in spite of bad management, gives her at this day, she resisted as soon as wrong became flagrant, and patience disgraceful—and she resisted with success and honour, because with energy and spirit. Her physical force, though small, was under the direction of soul and intellect, and she compelled those unwieldy powers, who could not but see her comparative naval inferiority, to retire with respect and admiration, and to own that it was better not to enter into a contest in which, though she might well be doubtful of victory, she was, at least secure of her honour. Two powers, the most formidable on earth, by sea and by land, were bearded by this baby state, and corrected into justice.—Short was the triumph of her enemies, and amply was it expiated. On the wide seas—in distant regions, the little navy of these States confronted established armaments and taught them that there was some danger in assaulting it. The glory of having accomplished such things belonged, Sir, to your predecessors; and with their existence in power, the advantage and the glory ended. Your administration, Sir, had converted them into national calamities and discredit.
The laurels which our gallant seamen plucked from the old, and planted on the brow of the new world, are not faded, but torn away; and the spring tide of honest pride, which arose from the sense of our national achievements, and filled every bosom with heroic ardour (not in cut-throat enmity between citizen and citizen but) in defence of this happy country, against the fraudulent, insolent, and violent incursion of European ruffians and robbers, is now nearly extinguished—and all that bold, that noble flow of martial spirit, which forms the true defence of a free and valiant people, is diverted from its legitimate course, and made to trickle through all the foul channels, all the underground, sordid streams of faction. Do we hear the enemy thundering upon our coasts, we are diverted away from the subject, to a contested election, and the broils and contests attending it. If the prints inform us of a violent outrage offered to our natural rights, and dedicate half a dozen lines to the subject, we find almost as many columns taken up with the scuffles for political ascendancy, of two parties in one or more States. Thus, every consideration of the highest order is sacrificed to those of party interest; and while the Wolf and Tygar, their carcasses lank with famine, and their jaws distent with eagerness for blood, are howling round the fold, the silly Sheep are butting and battering each other's brains, and knocking their heads together; while the Shepherd looks on and pipes to the scuffle. That spirit, which directed by WASHINGTON and ADAMS, flew at its proper objects, the enemies of the land, has, under your counsels, changed its direction. By your administration, the people have been taught to believe, that when a portion of their money, which they could well spare, was appropriated to the security of their commerce, their property and their hearths, and what was of still greater importance, the maintenance of their nation's honour—they were only cheated and imposed upon. Your design was obvious—to render the former administration unpopular, and raise yourself to power, was your object.—The power of the vile passion of avarice upon the human heart, was not unknown to you, and you played upon it. The source of national fame and security was hunted down, in full cry, by the pack. A navy—oh a navy was contrary to foregone political tenets, and to common sense, branded as an engine of despotism—Out ships were consigned to sale, or to destruction—and the
coasts of this vast and opulent country was left as destitute of defence as the first discoverers found those of Hauheine and Otaheite
So far as the object which you then had in view, that ruinous experiment upon the public feeling was successful.—And had the consequences been confined to your getting the supreme power, you might have joyed on to your grave, the evil not touching you, but the country: but it has gone farther, sir, than you dreamed of. At that time, the strong sensation produced in Europe by the sudden and unexpected vigour of our armaments, had for some time contributed to make armaments unnecessary. The effect being produced, the people of America were easily led to forget, and even with your good help, to depreciate the cause. The enemy was no longer thundering at the gate, and the public mind but lately dilated to joy and honourable pride at the glory acquired by our few cruisers, having nothing to fear, began to contract itself to the contemplation of a system of parsimony recommended by a party which had rendered itself popular by that and such like hollow pretences, and dignified by you, sir, with the name of economy. Your adversaries, or rather they to whom your interest or inclination suggested the policy of becoming an adversary, were put out of office, and you and yours got into it. Thus far it served your turn. But I cannot suppose you so weak as to have wished the effects of your conduct to go further. We cannot always however extinguish the fire we have kindled, or stop the progress of the agent we have once set in motion. The opinion that a navy was injurious, inculcated with all your means of persuasion, and impressed upon the public mind with the whole weight of your influence, became, as if it had been an early confirmed principle, the creed of the majority, and was a matter infinitely more difficult to be extricated than the navy had been to be pulled down. This was more than you wished. The transatlantic people taking the feebleness of your system as a pledge for the weakness of the nation which you ruled, lost no time in taking advantage of it. They saw you had dashed the means of defence out of the nation's hand; they knew to a certainty that even an active administration would take some time to repair the ruins of our overthrown naval armaments; and that during the snail-slow feeble efforts of your cabinet, much time would be allowed for them to act with impunity, much mischief might be done to America, much profit and pillage from our commerce accrue to them. They justly considered that between negotiation, renegotiation, protractive expostulation and feeble effort, time enough would pass to enrich themselves by plunder; and they were always sure that, at the worst, they could in the end obtain from an American executive lenity and liberality, a peaceable compromise and forgiveness. This too, sir, we must suppose to have been more than you wished, when you first made national nakedness and non-resistance a part of your instrumental ways and means in recommending yourself to the people. But whether you wished them or not, those things have happened; "even-handed justice returning your chalice to your own lips," is now hunting yourself into the toils which you so successfully laid for your great predecessors. You will soon be tied to the stake, and you must fight it out, or submit to tumble as they tumbled from power—but in very different plight of character from that which attended them in their fall.
A handful of pirates take American vessels, imprison American citizens—keep them in chains, and demand contribution. What was to be done?—accede to their demands?—No—In that instance, your parsimonious plans or instincts (call them which you will) went hand in hand with honour. You resolved upon the course which ought to have been taken. From a matter of inferior pecuniary consideration, the question
Of this they had a specimen in Mr. JEFFERSON's compliment to Tripoli, of its vessels taken in piracy, and in the repairs of the Berceau , at American expense.

assumed the form of high national policy. It was not whether so much money should be paid to release our fellow-citizens, but whether so much national character was to be prostrated forever, and the consequences of such timidity produce more ruinous effects than even the worst rashness could. The road was too plain before you to be mistaken—indeed you could not get out of it.—But, Oh gracious God! how have you travelled it?—In such a course, the eagle's flight would be a slow pace in which to wing to the redress of American wrongs—but we crawled like a snail. Instead of the lion's roar, which ought to have made the towers of Tripoli tremble to their bases, the Barbarians were amused with an air in affettuoso , from the tender treble of our cabinet, accompanied with a DUB-A-DUB-A-DUB of the Secretary of the Navy's double drum. And the gallant PAZZLE was obliged, by want of an adequate force, to withdraw from the shabby walls of Tripoli. Himself, and his gallant officers and men, covered with glory—his national councils covered with shame.
Sir, it is not difficult to conceive the dilemma in which you must have felt yourself when the conduct of Tripoli called for chastisement. Had it been an aggression on the part of England, a charge would soon have been sounded by some of the Gallican faction, Northward of this, as it once was, for a march into Canada, and the militia might have been arrayed and moved, without any infraction upon your system; but to get at Tripoli, vessels of war were necessary—and as your counsels had occasioned the subversion of our navy, you were put to the alternative of re-erecting a sort of naval armament, or submit to the dishonourable terms proposed by the Tripolitans, with (oh more sad considerations!) its expenses. As the latter would have been quite too bad, you were obliged to adopt the former. But how to manage the point with some semblance of consistency, was the question; how to build ships, after having laid up, suffered to rot, dismantled, sold, &c. those which, if kept in preservation, would have in six months, revenged our wrongs, and restored our fellow citizens to the arms of their country and relatives—these were the knotty difficulties—Indeed, it must have been a distressing dilemma to you, sir. To a man of political firmness and candid mind, the path was plain. Such a man would have said at once—"Americans, I have done wrong in putting down the navy! we do really require one; the nation's character, and our fellow citizens' sufferings—in a word, our common safety calls for one. There are cases in which profuse expenditure is the best economy; this is one of them. Let us pour forth, profusely, our wealth, and, if need be, our blood, in this righteous cause. Let us be unsparing; let us, with one great and magnanimous effort, chastise those Barbarians, and make them an everlasting monument of admonition to the world, that the free Republic of America is not to be insulted with impunity." This you should have directly said; and where is the man of either party that would not have flown, on the wings of eager patriotism and pride, to contribute his mite—I trust in God there is no such man. For my part, I swear that I would not only have done so, but applauded your generous exertion more than if you had never erred. But no, sir, you steered a course between; you, or some of your agents, tortured your invention to evade the censure of rebuilding what you had destroyed, and you raised up the shade of the murdered Navy of our country in a new shape—in the shape of GUN BOATS ,* and let the blush which crimsoned our flag, as it flew on our corn fields, glow on your own cheeks.
Look at the situation of our sea coast! defenceless—a prey to picaroon, privateers, and armed vessels of all nations. Our ports blockaded—our coasters and shipping robbed—our forts insulted—our harbours converted into pirate depots, where the very vessels who rob and disgrace us, are supplied with provisions, refreshment, and God knows what, and where, it is more than probable, they have their agents, confederates, or copartners. See the powers of Europe acting to America as if it were merit to insult her—or rather, indeed, sporting with her tameness, in the eyes of the looking on world. Disagreeing, fighting, and at enmity with each other,
* It is curious that it should be found necessary, at this late time, for No. 1 to go up to Mr. Pritchard's, to make an alteration in the situation of her gun, and that this was not provided for, till the French picaroon had taken the Two Friends.
in every thing else, in this one thing they all perfectly agree, in treating America with indignity, insult, and deriding contempt. Are you yet aware, sir, where it will end?—Are you sure that if neglected, it will not mount to a height too great to be reached, without straining that may produce fatal convulsions in the State. For God's sake—for the honour of your country, for your own credit, rouse—Let loose the spirit of the country—let loose its money bags, and save its honour—the nation will, one and all , support you, if you call for it, and present a formidable face to those wrongs.—You will find them, indeed, " all federalists, all republicans ." But if you feel yourself unequal to the difficulties that beset you, put the executive sword into stronger hands: And if you have not the vigour and talents to perform the high functions bestowed upon you by the people, have at least the probity and patriotism to resign them.
CORREGIDOR.
BOSTON, July 8.
MEDITERRANEAN AFFAIRS.
All the force to be employed the ensuing season, in the chastisement of Tripoli, has sailed for its point of destination. This offensive project, in our opinion, never was a wise one: But if force is able to effect the object desired by our government, we think that force will speedily be assembled before Tripoli. It will be composed as follows:
   Ships. Guns. Commanders.     President 44 Commodore S. Barron.   Constitution 44 Captain Cox.   Essex 32 Capt. Rogers.   Constellation 36 Capt. J. Barron.   Congress 36 Captain G. H. Campbell.   John Adams 32 Capt. L. Decatur.   Syren 18 Capt. Shaw.   Argus 18 Capt. Stewart.   Vixen 16 Capt. Hull.   Nautilus [schr.] 16 Capt. Smith.   Enterprise [schr.] 16 Capt. J. Dent.   Captain T. Robinson.  
Besides the above, are two gun-boats captured from the Tripolitans, carrying one [copper] 29-pounder, and two brass howitz each; ten gun-boats, each carrying two long 32-pounders, cutter-rigged; two bomb ketches, each carrying one 13-inch mortar and four 9-pounders.
The rendezvous of this respectable force is at Malta; where our officers received every support and civility in the power of the British administration there to give.
BRITISH FLEET AT ANTIGUA.
Capt. Lovett arrived here yesterday, from Martinique, spoke on the 10th June, a British privateer from Antigua, which informed that there was at that port, a BRITISH FLEET OF FORTY EIGHT sail of the line!!! The next day Capt. L. fell in with eight sail of British vessels steering for Martinico.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Martinique to his brother in Philadelphia, dated
ST. PIERRE, June 25, 1805.
"You will no doubt expect some news of the French and British fleets in these seas. You will be therefore informed that admiral Villeneuve is on his return to France with 20 sail of the line and some frigates. It is confidently reported and generally believed here, that admiral Nelson, with 12 sail of the line and 8 frigates is now in pursuit of him."
Extract of a letter, dated Trinidad, 10th June.
"A large fleet appeared off Tobago some days ago, which was taken for the French fleet, and all the shipping cleared out as fast as they could with the Proselyte Frigate, called off here en passant in the course of the day, the 7th, a signal for a fleet of 22 sail was made, and not a doubt remained, but it was the fleet from Martinique; every man was under arms and at his post. In the course of the afternoon, they came into the Bay, and anchored at sun set, near enough to distinguish what all the ships were. Every preparation was made to receive them next day to a certainty; when we found with surprize, it was Admirals Nelson and Cochrane, with 12 sail of the line and 10 frigates, with the Commander and Chief on board (General Myers) the chief Engineers from Barbadoes, a heavy train of artillery and 2000 men. On Lord Nelson finding we could give him no information of the French fleet, he went off in the course of the day in quest of them, and I hope will find them; though it is probable
they may be still in Martinique. If so, and he is joined by Sir Thomas Graves, both the ships and the island will fall into his hands."
Though our last accounts give us nothing decisive, yet they represent the most active measures for the war in Europe. Of the Russian treaty less appears than before, and the national concerns seem to interfere with any expectations of important interference in the great controversy between France and England. While Russia has been busy in its attempts to force its troops into the northern parts of Persia, we are assured that the resistance has been worthy of better days, and that the Persians do not resist the last defence of their country. It is represented that Turkey is more yielding and the Russians encroaching, but no facts have yet been published which discover a late violation of the Turkish territory. The Russians contemplate not only the trade of the Mediterranean, and of the Black and Caspian Seas, but have repeatedly examined the waters of Aral and Baikal, and of few seas do no accurate surveys exist. They also look towards the recovery of their ancient trade to China, free from the restraints which it now finds at Kaishta. It is even said, that previous measures have been concerted, which have obtained assurances of the best success. In accomplishing such great objects, we have nothing to cause our surprise at the conduct of Russia in European affairs. In regard to Turkey, predictions continue to be made that such a country as its European provinces contain, cannot long continue in its present defenceless state. Situated in the most happy manner for commerce, and almost necessary for the greatest nations of Europe, the temptation to seize and possess them, is almost irresistible. The northern provinces continue in the greatest internal confusion. The Austrians and Russians discover the state of Macedonia and the Morea, and the extreme timidity of the Porte strengthens his enemies. The last accounts from Egypt gave Cairo to the Beys, so that Egypt is no longer under the Ottoman power, unless continued wars restore it. The condition of Syria is not represented as comfortable, and the new powers of Arabia contribute to the uncertain state of things in these countries. In regard to the new kingdom of Italy, its limits appear not to be settled. It is suspected that several of the neighbouring states will be united to it from the various causes which their late revolutions have put in action, so that of the increase of this new kingdom few doubts are entertained. In regard to Spain, a spirit of war pervades every part of the kingdom. The Spaniards have entered into the system of the French gun-boats, and their naval preparations are extensive and important. The co-operation of the French and Spaniards against Gibraltar is announced as the full determination of the two powers, and nothing indicates delay in any measures for the most vigorous exertions. The fleets at sea determine that both nations are resolved to meet the English upon the element in which they have displayed the greatest glory. And no event has yet contributed to retard their naval arrangements. It is believed that the Brest fleet is ready for sea. Indeed that all their naval arrangements were ready at the first sailing of the squadron for the West Indies. In this crisis all Europe is in full expectation of some most interesting events. The fleet which arrived at Martinico, had sailed from that island after a delay, which the first squadron most cautiously avoided. The destination of the fleet no conjecture can reach. What English fleets will follow them into those seas is still uncertain. It appears doubtful whether any part of the English channel fleet did attempt to follow them. The West India fleet under convoy which sailed from England in April, had put to Cork, in Ireland, in May. The troops in Ireland were under orders to march to Cork.—The existence of the French fleet upon the high seas, is an event so new and important, that we may be sure of the most speedy information of every interesting occurrence. The Dutch fleets had the same activity as has distinguished the other fleets of the combined powers. In England their domestic affairs invoked many serious concerns. The affairs at the treasury, the new ministry and the fear of New Impeachments, involve the necessity of the greatest political wisdom. The catholic petition is deferred. The great attention to the fleet has obliged the nation to submit to a hot press, but no part of its courage is lost.
[Salem Register.]
From a late Paris Paper.
An American attached to the late embassy from the U. States, and ready to embark on his return to the Federal city, passing one day through the streets of Nantz, observed a crowd. Enquiring the cause he was told that it was a father of a family whose moveables had been sold to pay his debts. He enquired farther to what sum his debts amounted—to 100 crowns was the reply. The generous American drew 100 crowns from his pocket put them into the hands of the bailiff, and disappeared without telling his name or receiving any thanks.
CANNADAIGUA, June 25.
Detroit in ashes!—A letter from a gentleman of respectability at Buffaloe Creek, dated the 20th instant, to his friend in this town contains the following distressing intelligence:
"By the schooner Charlotte , captain Nihen, who arrived at fort Erie yesterday, we are informed that the whole town of Detroit is totally consumed by fire, not a single house in the town left standing!"
"The fire it is said first made its appearance in a stable, near the centre of the town, about 9 o'clock in the morning, and such was the rapidity of its ravages, that at 12 o'clock not one house remained. The citadel which was rather detached, and in which were the officer's quarters and contractor's stores, was entirely consumed."
NOTE.
Detroit is the seat of government of the Michigan Territory, and contained upwards of three hundred houses, built of wood, in a compact manner, and above 2000 inhabitants.
MARTINSBURG, July 19.
MANKIND are divided into two parts, the Busy and the Idle. The Busy world may be divided into the virtuous and the vicious; the vicious again into the covetous, the ambitious, and the sensual. The idle part of mankind are in a state inferior to any of these. All the others are engaged in the pursuit of happiness, though often misplaced, and are therefore more likely to be attentive to such means as shall be proposed to them for that end. The idle, who are neither wise for this world nor the next, are emphatically called by the Tilotsos , 'fools at large'; they propose to themselves no end, but run adrift with every wind. Advice would therefore be only thrown away upon them, since they would scarce take the pains to read it. I shall not fatigue any of this worthless tribe with a large harangue, but will leave them with this short saying of Plato , that ' labour is preferable to idleness, as brightness is to rust .'
The pursuits of the active part of mankind are either in the path of religion and virtue; or, on the other hand, in the roads to wealth, honour, or pleasure. I shall therefore compare the pursuits of avarice, ambition, and sensual delight, with their opposite virtues; and shall consider which of these principles engages men in a course of the greatest labour, suffering, and assiduity. Most men in their cool reasoning, are willing to allow that a course of virtue will in the end be rewarded the most amply, but represent the way to it as rugged and narrow. If therefore it can be made to appear that men struggle through as many troubles to be miserable as they do to be happy, my readers may perhaps be persuaded to be good when they find they shall lose nothing by it.
First, for avarice. The miser is more industrious than the saint; the pains of getting, the fears of losing, and the inability of enjoying his wealth, have been the mark of satire in all ages. Were his repentance upon his neglect of a good bargain, his sorrow for being over-reached, his hope of improving a sum, and his fear of falling into want, directed to their proper objects, they would make so many Christian graces and virtues. He may apply to himself a great part of St. Paul's catalogue of suffering; 'in journeying often; in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils among false brethren; in weariness and painfulness; in watchings often, in hunger and thirst, in fastings often.' At how much less expense might he 'lay up to himself treasures in heaven!' or, if I may in this place be allowed to add the saying of a great philosopher, he may 'provide such possessions as fear neither arms nor men, nor fire himself.'
In the second place, if we look upon the toils of ambition in the same light as we have considered those of avarice, we shall readily own that far less trouble is requisite to gain lasting glory, than the

power and reputation of a few years; or in other words, we may with more ease deserve honour than obtain it. The ambitious man should remember Cardinal Wolsey's complaints: 'Had I served God with the same application wherewith I served my king, he would not have forsaken me in my old age.' The Cardinal here softens his ambition by the specious pretence of serving his king: whereas his words, in the proper construction, imply, that if, instead of being actuated by ambition, he had been actuated by religion, he should have now found the comforts of it, when the whole world turned its back upon him.
Thirdly. Let us compare the pains of the sensual with those of the virtuous, and see which are heavier in the balance. It may seem strange at the first view, that the men of pleasure should be advised to change the course, because they lead a painful life. Yet when we see them so active and vigilant in quest of delight, under so many disquiets, and the sport of such various passions, let them answer, as they can, if the pains they undergo do not outweigh their enjoyments. The infidelities on the one part between the two sexes, and the caprices on the other, the debasement of reason, the pangs of expectation, the disappointments in possession, the stings of remorse, the vanities and vexations attending even the most refined delights that make up this business of life, render it so silly and uncomfortable, that no man is thought wise till he has got over it, or happy, but in proportion as he has cleared himself from it.
The sum of all this is:—Man is made an active being: Whether he walks in the paths of virtue or vice, he is sure to meet with many difficulties, to prove his patience, and excite his industry. The same, if not greater labour, is required in the service of vice and folly, as of virtue and wisdom. And he has this easy choice left him, whether with the strength he is master of, he will purchase happiness or repentance.
[Spectator, Vol. VIII. No. 624.]
THE LAY PREACHER.
"And he sat down by a well. Now the priest of Midian had seven daughters; and they came and drew water, and filled the troughs to water their father's flock. And the shepherds came and drove them away: but Moses stood up, and helped them, and watered their flock."
In the Juvenile days of Moses, that prophet having unfortunately interfered in a quarrel between an Egyptian and a Jew, went into voluntary exile. Provoked at the assassination of a subject, the reigning monarch sought to slay Moses, who fled from his wrath into the land of Midian. Here he took up his residence in the vicinity of a well, and led a sort of Hermit's life "unknown and unknown." By a glance at the history of pastoral ages, it will be seen that the task of drawing water, either for household purposes, or for the use of the fold, generally devolved upon women. The simplicity, the indolence, or the rudeness of the Patriarchs caused them to forget that the obvious destination of the softer sex, was for lighter labour; and that men, as the natural guardians of females, should ever rescue their fair wards from ignominious thralldom. But the Priest of Midian, with all his learning, was it seems clownish and inattentive, in this respect, for he suffers his whole family of girls to "draw water, and fill the troughs to water his flock." In those days, and in that arid region, reservoirs, wells and cisterns, attracted almost as great crowds as fashionable watering places have in times more modern, and in a climate less fervid. Indeed, throughout the East, wells were a kind of haunt; and at their margin were to be found pilgrims and patriarchs, shepherds and herdsmen, blushing beauties and clamorous boors, all eager to allay their own thirst, or that of the animals, lowing and bleating around. In such a promiscuous crowd, grossness and incivility would always mingle, perhaps predominate; and not only delicate ears, but even graceful forms would sometimes be wounded. The daughters of the Egyptian priest did not repair to the well of Midian, without exposure to the attacks of brutality. Certain shepherds of the country, "fellows of the baser sort," in all probability Midianish Democrats, influenced by the wonted churlishness, impudence, boorishness, and ferocity of the democratic character, came and drove these unoffending females away. Perceiving this harshness, and, in a spirit of gallantry,
resenting it, Moses, with the courtesy of a Cavalier, quitted his seat and his meditations, civilly helped the insulted maidens, and relieved them from the labour of watering their flocks. This is a pleasing instance of primeval politeness, and demonstrates that even in the simplest stages of society, the man of feeling, taste and judgment, will always support the rights of women.
The sex have a paramount claim to our protection, tenderness, and courtesy. Years cannot cause my dim eyes to survey the fair carelessly, or with indifference. My heart still palpitates at their approach, and, in despite of the discipline of philosophy, my nerves vibrate, like the keys of a harpsichord, from the lightest touch of a charmer.—Once in the absurd misapprehension of youth, I thought the character of a woman-hater worth imitating, and even attempted to hurl a feeble lance at the daughters of Eve. But time has taught me the impolicy and baseness of such a warfare. I have not only made a truce, but concluded a firm and lasting peace with the ladies. I pride myself that they still admit an old bachelor to their toilets, and that they will not refuse a dropped fan, though presented to them by a gray headed gallant. If I hear the pleasing rustle of silk against my study stairs, I make shift to hide my spectacles, and at the expense of my gouty limbs, cheerfully resign my obsolete arm chair to the occupancy of the fair sex. I am a very Moses to resent any ill treatment they may receive; and did modern ladies watch and water sheep, like the seven shepherdesses of Midian, I am sure I should "right merrily" fill the bucket.
The gallantry of the attentive Moses was not unrequited. It procured him an invitation to the house of the priest, whose daughters had been thus protected by the shield of civility. The fruits of good breeding were the gratitude of a venerable divine, and the hand of Zipporah his daughter.
Thus it may be learned by every young man, eager for a pleasant passage through life, that attention to women honours both the giver and the receiver. Nothing is to be gained by rudeness to the sex. By complaisance to them much may be acquired. He who is universally decried by women, is rarely very popular in mail society. Nature intended the two sexes should live in amity. Let the good understanding continue. If we treat our female friends with courtesy, and with tenderness, if we listen to their voice with attention, bow at their approach, and sigh at their departure, we shall be liberally remunerated. Selfishness alone will dictate such politeness. Woman, naturally frank, generous and sensitive, will hasten to discharge the obligation. On him, who is thus watchful to please her, she will smile with radiance, she will smooth his pillow, she will, like Hotspur's consort, "sing the song that pleases him," and "bind his aching head with flowers."
V I R T U E.
The exercise of virtue, in many instances, is attended with such pleasures, that even those who are not influenced by a sense of duty and religion, can hardly be insensible of them; though such pleasures are enjoyed in far higher degrees, by those in whom these sentiments prevail. Happy is the cheering thought that their own inclination is then conformed to the will of their Creator, they go "on their way rejoicing," in the good effects of their endeavours; they see distress relieved, and virtue promoted; they give comfort to the afflicted, and advice to the ignorant; and enjoy the innocent pleasures of friendship and society, by making them useful to themselves and others. Their happiness is a kind of foretaste to the happiness of heaven—a happiness which angels might partake, and in which they may indulge their inclination without restraint, free from any apprehension of that satiety and disgust which often attend the pleasures of this world, or that remorse by which they are often succeeded.
The mind of man is naturally active, and the active duties are always the most pleasing. Life, deprived of these, presents a blank, more difficult to support, than even painful exertions, which are attended with success and self-approbation. Every change of circumstances, serve only to vary the task we are called to perform, but should make no change in the disposition of the mind.
Modesty is not only an ornament, but a guard to virtue. It is a kind of quick
and delicate feeling in the soul, which makes her shrink from every thing that has danger in it. It is such an exquisite sensibility as warns her to shun the first appearance of every thing that is hurtful.
Hear the words of prudence, give heed unto her counsels, and store them in thine heart: her maxims are universal, and all the virtues lean upon her: she is the guide and mistress of human life.
But when thou hast proved a man to be honest, lock him up in thine heart as a treasure; regard him as a jewel of inestimable price.
Among the real poets of England, the Hon. Mr. Spencer, holds a distinguished rank, and associates the Courtly accomplishments of the man of fashion, with the learning of the cloister, and the invention of a poet. The following Song, with which we have been recently favoured, is a fine specimen of his sensibility and talents. [PORT FOLIO.]
When the black-letter'd list to the gods was presented,
The list of what fate for each mortal intends;
At the long string of ills, a kind Angel relented,
And slipp'd in three blessings—wife, children, and friends.
In vain angry Lucifer swore he was cheated,
For justice divine could not compass its ends;
The scheme of man's fall, he maintain'd, was defeated,
For earth becomes heaven, with wife, children and friends.
If the stock of our bliss is in stranger hands vested,
The fund ill-secu'd, oft' in bankruptcy ends,
But the heart issues bills which are never protested,
When drawn on, the firm of—wife, children, and friends.
Though valour still glows in his life's waning embers,
The death-wounded tar, who his colours defends;
Drops a tear of regret, as he, dying, remembers,
How blest was his home, with—wife, children, and friends.
The soldier whose deeds, live immortal in story,
Whom duty to far distant latitudes sends;
With transport would barter whole ages of glory,
For one happy day, with—wife, children, and friends.
Though spice-breathing gales o'er his caravan hover,
And round him Arabia's whole fragrance descends,
The merchant still thinks of the woodbines that cover,
The bower where he sat with—wife, children, and friends.
The day spring of youth still unclouded by sorrow,
Alone on itself for enjoyment depends;
But drear is the twilight of age, if it borrow
No warmth from the smiles of—wife, children, and friends.
Let the breath of renown ever freshen and nourish,
The laurel which o'er her dead fav'rite bends;
O'er him wave the willow, which only can flourish,
When dew'd with the tears of—wife, children, and friends.
Let us drink! for my song growing graver and graver,
To subjects too solemn, insensibly tends;
Let us drink! pledge me high! love and beauty will flavour,
The glass which I fill to—wife, children, and friends.
And if, in the hope this fair island to plunder,
The tyrant of France to invade us pretends,
How his legions will shrink, when our arm'd freemen thunder
The war song of—"Britons, wife, children and friends."
THE subscriber has just received a very complete assortment of BAR-IRON and CASTINGS. THOMAS C. SMITH. Martinsburg July 19, 1805.
Shepherd's-Town, July 19. MARKET REGULATIONS.
WITH a view to encourage the industrious part of the community to expect a fair, ready, and equal sale of all such articles as may hereafter be brought to the Shepherd's-Town Market, by making it necessary for the inhabitants of said town to attend said market, it is expressly enacted by the Trustees of said town; That no article shall be sent out of the Market-House, within the market hours, on any pretence whatsoever, unless the purchaser of said article, or some person for him or her, shall have made his or her appearance in the Market-House in the course of the morning. And in case any article shall be sent out of the said Market-House, contrary to this act, it shall be the duty of Mr. William Eaty, the sworn clerk of said Market and his successors in office, to seize the said article or articles as forfeited by the infraction of this law, and to sell the same for the highest price he can obtain; and the money arising from all such sales, shall be by him paid into the hands of the treasurer, to be appropriated towards lessening the taxes of said town. Markets are held on Wednesdays and Saturdays as usual, and it is expressly enjoined on the clerk of the Market, that he cause strict attention to be paid to the market hours, which are, from fair day light to 8 o'clock, from the first of April to the first of October; and from fair day light to 9 o'clock from the first of October to the first of April. This act shall commence and be in force from and after the 25th instant.
By order of the Trustees, JOHN KEARSLEY, President. Teste, R. WORTHINGTON, Secretary.
TO BE RENTED.
IF not privately disposed of before, to the highest bidder, on the 14th day of December next, if fair, or the next fair day, three TENEMENTS , two and a half miles westward of Charles-Town, Jefferson County; viz. the first supposed to contain 345 acres, the second 125 acres, and the third 90 acres.—For terms apply to
GEORGE S. WASHINGTON, Near the premises, July 19, 1805.
Mill to Let.
THE subscriber will rent her Merchant and Grist MILL , formerly occupied by Samuel Moore, in sight of Martinsburg. Possession may be had the first of August next.
ANN HUNTER. July 19, 1805.
Public Sale.
ON Friday the 2d day of August next, will be exposed to public sale at the late dwelling house of the Rev. Richard Swift, dec. all the personal property of the said deceased, consisting of Horses, Cows, Hogs, Sheep, and a quantity of Household and Kitchen Furniture. Six months credit will be given on all purchases amounting to more than three dollars, the purchaser giving bond with approved security. The sale will begin at 9 o'clock, when due attendance will be given by
LEWIS B. WILLIS, Adm'r. July 19, 1805.
Twenty-Five Dollars Reward.
WAS stolen from the subscriber on the 30th of May last, in Hampshire County, a handsome, double cased silver Watch, there was no number or maker's name on the inside plate, but number 14 was on the end of the stem, it had a handsome chain of pinchback metal gilt, a white glass seal with the letter F on it, a straight key with a small blue stone set in it. Thomas Mason, the person who stole the said watch, was at work at Mr. James Wright's, in Berkeley County, on the 7th inst. when he had the said watch in possession. Whoever will deliver the thief and watch to the subscriber shall have the above reward and reasonable expenses, or four dollars for the watch.
ROBERT WILLIAMS. Hampshire County, July 19, 1805.
A variety of BLANKS for sale at this Office.

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Berkeley County, ss. February Court, 1805. Robert Kennedy, Executor of Thomas Kennedy, deceased, Comp't against Daniel Kennedy and others, Def'ts. In CHANCERY. THE Defendant Daniel Kennedy, not having entered his appear- ance agreeable to an act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it ap- pearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that they are not inhabitants of this Com- monwealth, on the motion of the Com- plainant by his Counsel, it is ordered that the said Defendant do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in August next, to answer the bill of the Complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Ber- keley and Jefferson Intelligencer, for two months successively, and published at the door of the Court House of the said County. A Copy. Teste, DAVID HUNTER, C.B.C.
FOR SALE, A PLANTATION, containing a- bout 180 acres, about 100 of which are cleared; there is a convenient Dwell- ing House and Kitchen and a good Barn on the premises; near the House is a Well thirty feet deep, which never goes dry when kept clean; on one part of the Plantation there is a large and excellent Spring.—The Land is of a superior qua- lity; it lies on the road leading from Martinsburg to Boyd's Ferry, and is about six miles from the former place.— For terms apply on the premises, or to the subscriber in Martinsburg. IGNATIUS PRICE. January 23, 1805.
SUMMER GOODS.
THE subscriber has just received and is now opening, an elegant assortment of MERCHANDIZE, suitable for the present season, which he takes the liberty of offering to his friends and the public in general uncom- monly cheap, consisting in part of the following articles, and a number of o- thers too tedious for insertion:
 Dowlas and Ticklingburgs,  Russia Sheetings and Drillings,  Brown Holland,  9-8 Irish Sheetings,  4-4 and 7-8 Irish Linens,  10-4 Damask Table Cloths,  4-4 and 5-4 Diaper Linen,  9-8 and 12-8 Apron Checks,  Fustians and Jeans,  Nankeens,  Cotton Hosiery,  Mersailles Vest shapes,  Silk and Cotton Suspenders,  Umbrellas,  Fashionable Chintzes and Calicos,  Low priced ditto,  Coloured Cambric Muslins,  Low priced ditto,  Dimities, uncommonly cheap,  12-8 Damask Silk Shawls,  Extra long pic nic silk Gloves,  A variety of elegant Laces and Edg- ings, low priced,  Lutestring and coloured Sattins,  Ribbons,  Book and Jacomet Muslins,  Morocco and Kid Shoes,  A large assortment of Extra and Ha- bit Silk Gloves. 
THE above mentioned articles are of a superior quality, and to be had at very reduced prices. The subscriber has also received a complete assortment of
Groceries and Hard-Ware;
He has Waldron's Grass and Cradling Scythes, Moiland and Cram Creek Whet Stones. He assures his friends and cus- tomers generally, that he will sell those articles on very accommodating terms, and begs leave to solicit their custom as usual.
WARRANTED Bolting Cloths, Superfine, Common and Midling, of the first quality, for sale on the usual terms. PHILIP NADENBOUSCH. Martinsburg, June 7, 1805.
Berkeley County, ss. June Court, 1805. MICHAEL M'KEWAN, Complainant, vs. GEORGE LINDENBURGER, Defendant. In CHANCERY.
THIS day came the Complainant by his Counsel, and it appearing to the Court that the defendant is not an in- habitant of this Commonwealth, it is or- dered that the defendant do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in August next, to answer the complain- ant's 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.
Berkeley County, ss. June Court, 1805. Daniel M'Kenney, Comp't, against Samuel Woods, Def't. In CHANCERY.
THE Defendant, Samuel Woods, not having entered his appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that he is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the Complainant by his Counsel, it is ordered that the said De- fendant do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in August next, to answer the bill of the Complain- ant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer, for two months successively, and published at the door of the Court House of the said County. A Copy. Teste, DAVID HUNTER, C.B.C.
FOR SALE.
Pursuant to the last will and testament of Robert Creighton, dec'd, a valuable
Tract of Land, Lying in the County of Berkeley and State of Virginia, three miles from the town of Martinsburg, on the road lead- ing to Williamsport, eighty-five miles from the City of Baltimore, seventy-five from the City of Washington, and eigh- ty miles from the town of Alexandria— containing six-hundred acres, one half cleared and under good fence, the ba- lance well clothed with timber: There are on said land a number of never fail- ing springs, and a sufficient quantity of Meadow: This Tract would suit well to be divided, as there are two Dwelling Houses, two Double Barns, and two Orchards of choice Fruit: It lies five miles from the river Potomak, the navi- gation of said river is now completed, produce may be conveyed down the river to the City of Washington and to the town of Alexandria at a small expense. For terms apply to William Riddle, of the town of Martinsburg. A good title will be made the purchaser by WILLIAM RIDDLE, and Wm. CREIGHTON, } Exr's.
Cheap Goods.
THE subscriber has just received from the City of Philadelphia; and is now opening a large supply of remark- ably Cheap Goods, consisting in part of 4-4 and 7-8 Irish Linens, 100 pieces ele- gant Chintzes and Calicos of the newest patterns, 1 trunk Fashionable Muslins of different kinds; a handsome assortment of Dimities and Leghorn Bonnets, 4 bales India Muslins, Nankeens, Apron Checks, a handsome assortment of best Brussels Laces and Edgings, extra Long Silk Gloves, and a variety of other articles. He has also received a large supply of
BAR-IRON,
of excellent quality and handsomely drawn; English. Blister'd and Crowley STEEL;
Also—A parcel of good old WHISKY, distilled in Maryland.
The above Goods having been chiefly purchased for Cash, on the lowest terms, I am happy to inform my friends and the public generally, that I am now enabled to supply them, with such Merchandize as they may want, on good terms. THOMAS C. SMITH. Martinsburg, May 10, 1805.
Berkeley, ss. June Court, 1805. William Stuart, Comp't against Josiah Raymond, Tunis Newkirk, Geo. Newkirk, Reuben Newkirk, Samuel Swearingen, Gideon Goss, Joseph Wallingsford, Thomas Cox, Rignal Butt, Henry Holman, Adam Myers, Bazil Cross, Baldry Butt, William Bennett, Richard Morelat, Abraham Morelatt, sen. George Lanehart, John Grove, James Likens, Nathaniel Linthicum, Cornelius Simmons, George Filson, John Strode, Jere- miah Strode, William Godman, Pe- ter Seaburn, William Seaburn, David Harris, John Lammer, Jacob Hoover, John Harrison, James Warren, John Smith, Edward Mercer, Rignal Green, Joseph Foreman, Christopher Parrott, Thomas Cox, John Randall, Anthony Turner, Robert Burns, John Jones, Thomas Shepherd, Aar- on Farthing, Joseph Ingle, George Mason, Jacob Comegis, John Butt, Frederick Imhoof, Swearingen Ray, Lewis Wisenall, and Jacob Smurr, Defendants.
In CHANCERY. THE Defendant, Josiah Raymond, not having entered his appear- ance agreeable to an act of Assem- bly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that he is not an inhabitant of this Com- monwealth, on the motion of the Com- plainant by his Counsel, it is ordered that the said Defendant do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in August next, to answer the bill of the Complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Ber- keley and Jefferson Intelligencer, for two months successively, and published at the door of the Court House of the said County. A Copy. Teste, DAVID HUNTER, C.B.C.
CHEAP GOODS.
The subscribers beg leave to inform their friends and the public generally, that they have just received and are now opening a large and general assort- ment of MERCHANDIZE, among which are the following articles, viz.
 FANCY laced and plain Cambrics, Pink, yellow, blue, black and drab do. Lawns and Linen Cambrics, Cross barred, striped, Jacomet and Book Muslins, Striped, corded and Cambric Dimities, Lutestrings, Sattins, Moors & Persians, Chintzes, Calicos and American Prints, Ladies and Gentlemens elegant embroi- dered Hose, White and coloured ditto, Pantaloons ditto, Pink laced, pink and black, picnic, En- glish and French extra Silk Gloves, Kid and Fawn ditto, 7-4, 6-4, and 5-4 elegant Damask Silk Shawls, A variety of Silk, neted Cambric, Book and Jacomet ditto, Scarlet, chocolate and blue Bandanae Hankerchiefs, Flag, Maddrass, Catty, Longee and Pullicat ditto, Silk, Linen and Cotton Romals, with a variety of Pocket and other Handk'fs, Green, blue and dove Silk plush Bonnets, Leghorn ditto and Boards, Wreathes, Artificial Flowers & Feathers Satin, Lutestring, Saracenet, striped & cross-bar'd Fancy Ribbands, Kid, Morocco, Stuff and Leather Slip- pers, Silver and Ribband Ornaments, Superfine Broad Clothes & Cassimeres, Satin, Mersailles, and Fancy-figured Janes Waistcoating, Coloured wide and narrow Nankeen, Cotton Cassimeres, A large assortment of coarse Muslins, such as Burboon Gurrahs, Jallalpore and Janna Lawns, and India Baftas, Irish, German and British Linens fully assorted, Striped Bed Ticking and striped Linens, Linen and Cotton Checks, Madeira, Sherry, Port and Malaga Wines, 4th proof Jamaica Spirits, French, Peach and Apple Brandies and good old Whisky.  A complete assortment of Groceries— Hard-Ware and Cutlery, among which are Andvills, Visis, Cross-cut and Mill Saws, Scythes, &c. &c. Spinning Cotton and Flax—
All of which articles were selected with the greatest care, from the latest impor- tations, and are now offering for sale at the most reduced prices, for Cash or Country Produce. MORROW & BROWN. Shepherd's-Town, May 24, 1805. [6w]
European & East India GOODS.
JUST received and now opening by the subscriber, an extensive variety of the Latest Improved Fashions, of su- perior quality, well assorted and select- ed from the present Importations; also a general assortment of HARDWARE and GROCERIES.—All of which he highly recommends to his friends, cus- tomers and a liberal public, at the most reduced cash prices. Impressed with sentiments of gratitude for the flattering encouragement he has heretofore experi- enced in his line of business, all friends and customers will please to accept his best respects. JEREMIAH EVANS. Martinsburg, May 24, 1805.
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