Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer (Martinsburg, Va.), 1806-11-21 00:00:00

Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer.
[No. 27 of Volume VIII.]
FRIDAY, November 21, 1806.
[WHEEL No. 391.]
THE subscriber offers his sincere thanks to all those who have been pleased to favour him with their custom since his commencement in business, and assures them that he is determined to merit a continuance of their patronage.
He has just received a neat and general assortment of GOODS , Suits the present and approaching season,
which he will positively retail at as low rates as any other person.
AMONG HIS LATE PURCHASES ARE THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES:
Elegant Tabby Velvet Vest-Shapes, Gentlemen's Gloves, (Lamb's wool) Leno Muslin Shawls, Cambric Muslins well assorted, and uncommonly low. Extra Long Silk Gloves, all colours, Leghorns and Chip Bonnets, trimmed, Superfine Brown Coating, &c. &c. &c.
He will keep a constant supply of Bell's CROCKS, JARS, &c.
Highest price given for RYE, CORN, OATS, &c.
LEVI PRICE.
Martinsburg, October 31, 1806.
CUT NAIL Manufactory.
THE subscriber informs his friends and the public, that he now has a MACHINE in operation, in the town of Martinsburg, for the purpose of cutting Nails of all sizes. He will dispose of them at a lower price than they are retailed in any store in this country; and engages that they shall be quite as good: He will always keep on hand a quantity of Hammered Nails also. He has been at considerable expense in obtaining the above Machine, and he hopes all who are friends to home manufactures, and who wish to buy their Nails low, will encourage him.
He will take country produce, at cash prices, in exchange for Nails.
JOHN GUSEMAN.
October 31, 1806.
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the subscriber for the services of his Horse
CLYTO.
last season, are requested to make immediate payment, as it is impossible for him to wait much longer.
WILLIAM BENTLEY.
October 31, 1806.
CHEAP FALL and WINTER
GOODS.
THE subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public generally, that he has just received from Philadelphia, and is now opening, a handsome assortment of GOODS , suitable for the present and approaching season, which have been purchased at very reduced prices, and selected with care from the latest arrivals; he can therefore recommend them to his friends, and all those who wish to purchase goods on reasonable terms, as they will be sold unusually low for cash or approved of country produce.
THOMAS C. SMITH.
Martinsburg, October 17, 1806.
CASH given for clean Linens & Cotton RAOS .
At the Office of the INTELLIGENCER.
For Sale,
That VERY ELIGIBLE STAND for Business,
The House and Lot,
late the property of Jeremiah Evans, and now under rent to Levi Price, at 150 dollars per annum. For terms apply to
THOMAS C. SMITH.
Martinsburg, October 17, 1806.
A FARM TO SELL OR RENT.
THE subscriber wishes either to sell or rent a valuable FARM —it is situated in Hampshire County, at the junction of the Great Cacapeon and Potomac Rivers, and about three miles from Berkeley Springs. It was lately the property of Cornelius Ferree, Esq. and is at present occupied by him. The tract contains 357 acres, a considerable part of which is cleared, and in good order for cultivation—There is upon the premises, a very good dwelling-house, as likewise a barn, and all other buildings necessary or convenient for a farm. The land, from its situation between the two rivers, and in a great measure surrounded by them, is of a most excellent quality. As it is remote from any other land belonging to the subscriber, he would prefer selling it; and his price is six pounds per acre—But if he cannot sell, he will rent it at the rate of 75 pounds per annum, for any term, not exceeding ten years,—and in either case, possession will be given the first day of December next, with the liberty of sowing a crop this fall—If any person, having viewed the premises, should wish to purchase, or to lease upon these terms, he will please to apply to the subscriber who resides in Shenandoah County.
THOMAS ALLEN, sen.
September 5, 1806.
FOR SALE.
A TRACT OF LAND , containing about 900 acres, one half of which is cleared, the balance well timbered; and a considerable quantity of well watered meadow. On the premises is a good Merchant Mill and Distillery, on a never-failing stream of water, and in sight of the Potomac river. This tract can be divided into several different tenements, with a Dwelling House and Barn to each; it is of the first rate limestone quality; and is situated in Berkeley County, Virginia, on Potomac river, 10 miles from Martinsburg, 8 from Williamsport, and 15 from Mercersburg. This land will be sold together, or divided into two tracts, as may best suit the purchaser. A good bargain will be given to a purchaser, in the mill and one half the land, on paying about two thirds of the purchase money in hand. For terms apply to the subscriber on the premises.
GEORGE NEWKIRK.
April 18, 1806.
BOLTING CLOTHS.
JUST received an extensive assortment of best warranted BOLTING CLOTHS , of every description, which will be sold unusually low, by
KENNEDY & RAGAN.
Hagers-town, June 3, 1806. [17]
THE Subscribers for the support of a Minister of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the county of Berkeley, are hereby respectfully notified, that one moiety of their subscriptions will become due on the 6th of this present month, when it is hoped they will be prepared to discharge the same. Those gentlemen, in whose hands subscription papers were placed, are appointed to collect them, and are requested to use diligence in their several districts.
W. PENDLETON.
October 3, 1806.
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.
WILL be sold at public vendue, on Friday the 28th inst. at the plantation of Jacob Vanmetre, deceased, all the personal property of the said deceased consisting of Household and Kitchen Furniture, some Farming Implements, a number of Horses, Milch Cows, Sheep, and prime fat Hogs—a quantity of Wheat, Rye, and Corn—Grain in the ground, and a number of other articles. Nine months credit will be allowed, on giving bond with approved security.—The sale will begin about nine o'clock. ISAAC VANMETRE, Ex'r. ISABELLA VANMETRE, Ex'rs. November 14, 1806.
FOR SALE.
A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND , lying in the County of Berkeley, containing 423 acres, adjoining the lands of James Campbell, Esq. John Gray, Esq. Fletcher and David Rippy.—There is on said Farm about 100 acres of cleared land, 15 of which is good Meadow, and 30 more may be made. The up-land is well-timbered and of a good quality; there is a good well, and several never-failing springs, on the premises. As it is presumed no person will purchase without viewing the land, the terms of sale will then be made known, by applying to William Chenoweth, near Garrard's Town.
JOSEPH CHENOWETH.
November 14, 1806.
Middletown Races.
WILL be run for over a handsome course on Thursday the 27th inst. a purse of thirty dollars, two miles and repeat, free for any horse, mare or gelding under fourteen hands, that has never won a purse of 40 dollars, carrying a ketch.
On Friday the 28th will be run for over the same course, a purse of twenty dollars, two miles to a heat and repeat, carrying weight agreeable to the rules of racing, the winning horse the first day excepted.
And on Saturday the 29th, will be run for over the same course, a handsome sweepstake, free as before, the winning horses the two preceding days excepted. Entrance the first day two dollars, the second day one dollar and fifty cents, the third day one dollar. Four horses to start each day or no race. Horses to be entered the day before each race or double at the post. No person will be permitted to keep a booth without paying two dollars towards the purse.
LUCAS S. GIBBS,
ASA SIMONS,
Managers.
November 14, 1806.
FOR SALE, A FULL SET OF DOBSON'S EDITION OF THE ENCYCLOPEDIA.
Apply at the office of the Intelligencer.
Late and Important FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
LONDON, September 20.
Extract of a letter from Commodore PopHAM , who commanded the expedition against Buenos Ayres, to the Admiralty .
OFF BUENOS AYRES, 6th JULY.
SIR,
In a letter which I had the honor to address you from St. Helena, on the 30th of April, I fully explained, for the information of my lords commissioners of the admiralty, the motives that induced me to press so strongly the urgency and expediency of undertaking an expedition against the enemy's settlements in Rio de la Plata.
I have therefore only to give you a short detail of the proceedings of the squadron; previously congratulating their lordships on his majesty's forces being in full possession of Buenos Ayres and its dependencies, the capital of one of the richest and most extensive provinces of South America.
To the commerce of Great Britain it
exhibits peculiar advantage, as well as to the active industry of her manufacturing towns. And when I venture to add in to assure their lordships of the extreme healthiness of the climate, I trust I only hold out a consolation that the friends of every person employed on this expedition are justly entitled to, and which I am satisfied will be equally gratifying to the feelings of every British subject.
As I considered it an object of material consequence to obtain the earliest local information of the river, I placed the squadron under the direction of capt. Rowley, and proceeded it in the Narcissus for that purpose.
On the 2th ult. we anchored near the island of Flores; and, after passing Monte Video the following day, we detained a Portuguese schooner, by whom the intelligence we had formerly received, was generally confirmed. On the 11th, we fell in with the Encounter and Ocean transports near the south coast of the river;—and on the 12th we joined the squadron.
I was immediately determined to attack the capital; and no time was lost in removing the marine battalion to the Narcissus , the Encounter , and the transports, for the purpose of proceeding to Buenos Ayres, while the Diadem blockaded the port of Monte Video, and the Raisonable and Diomedes , by way of demonstration, cruized near Maldonado, and other assailable points.
Our progress up the river was very much retarded by the shallowness of the water, adverse winds and currents, continual fogs, and the great inaccuracy of the charts;—but by the unremitting and laborious exertions of the officers and men I had the honor to command, these difficulties were surmounted, and the squadron anchored, on the afternoon of the 25th, off point Quilmes a Pouchin, about 12 miles from Buenos Ayres.
As it was impossible for the Narcissus to approach the shore, on account of the shallowness of the water, the Encounter was run in so close as to take the ground, the more effectually to cover the disembarkation of the army in case of necessity; the whole however was landed in the course of the evening without the least opposition; consisting of the detachment of his majesty's troops, from the Cape, and that from St. Helena, with the marine battalion under the orders of capt. King, of his majesty's ship the Diadem , which was composed of the marines of the squadron augmented by the incorporation of some seamen, and three companies of Royal Blues from the same source of interprize, which had been regularly trained for that duty, and dressed in an appropriate uniform.
The enemy was posted at the village of Reduccion, which was on an eminence about two miles from the beach, with the appearance of a fine plain between the two armies, which however proved on the following morning to be only a morass in a high state of verdure.
This in some measure checked our advancement, nor did the enemy open his field train till the troops were nearly in the middle of the swamp, from whence he thought it was impossible for them to be extricated.
The able and excellent disposition of Gen. Beresford, and the intrepidity of his army, very soon however satisfied the enemy, that his only safety was in a precipitate retreat, for we had the satisfaction of seeing from the ships near 4000 Spanish cavalry flying in every direction, leaving their artillery behind them, while our troops were ascending the hill with that coolness and courage, which has on every occasion marked the character of a British soldier, and has been exemplified in proportion to the difficulties and dangers by which he was opposed.
On the 27th, in the morning, we saw some firing near the banks of the river Cheulo, but it blew so hard that it was totally impracticable to have any communication with the shore during that day. On the 28th, our troops took possession of Buenos Ayres.
I have sent lieut. Groves to take possession of Eusenaba de Baragon, a port to the eastward of Buenos Ayres, where I understand there are two gun vessels and two merchant ships.

HIGHLY INTERESTING.
COPENHAGEN, Sept. 27.
They write from Konigsberg, that troops are embarking in several Russian ports, to be transported to Pomerania. The combined Dutch-French army, in Holland, is said to amount to 70,000 men.
Several camps are formed on the frontiers of Russia.
The Prussian troops are moving towards the grand army now forming in Saxony.
It is said the French minister at Berlin has demanded his passport.
The Prussian troops in every direction are in motion. Nothing is said in the German papers, relative to Austria.
FROM THE GERMAN PAPERS.
The late Prussian minister at London, Mr. Jacobi, who had proceeded on his journey home has arrived at Hamburg; and it is believed, intends returning immediately to England.
The French troops on the Rhine and Maine, are in motion; and a part of them actually passed over to the right bank of the latter river, at Frankfort.
The French emperor's body guards have quitted the place of St. Cloud, and been replaced by other troops.
The treasures of the Cathedral at Minster have been removed to Magdeburg for safety.
FROM THE HAMBURGH CORRESPONDENT, Sept. 26.
The number of the Swedish troops in Lauenburg increases; and it is said, are to be joined by a body of Prussian troops.
The Prussian minister has frequent conferences with our cabinet.
FROM PARIS, Sept. 17.
The general opinion here is, that War is unavoidable. They speak of the departure of the emperor, as an event not very distant. Lord Lauderdale is still here—Frequent couriers pass between this and Holland; and it is believed she will be called upon to take a considerable part in the war, which now threatens all Europe.
FROM LONDON PAPERS, Sept. 19.
Although it seems the English are not willing to exclude neutrals from trading to Buenos Ayres, yet it is supposed the duties will be such as not to encourage the importation of any other than British goods.
Mr. Sheridan has declined the honor of the Westminster election. Earl Petty will probably be elected, having the support of Lord Grenville and other distinguished friends.
Bets are laid that the negotiation will break off within a fortnight. Stocks 3 per cents, 63 1-4 62 7-8; omnium, 7 1-2 3-4 7 1-4.
A letter was received in town yesterday, from Wiscasset, dated October 31, which says, that the brig Rover, captain Wiley had arrived at Damascotta, in 25 days from Liverpool, and that the accounts received by her relative to Peace and War, did not materially change the aspect of political affairs, from that complexion which it wore at the date of our former accounts.
In our last London papers, it is mentioned that the following paragraph was omitted by mistake, in the official letter of general Stuart—It should have followed the article, which relates to the first movements of the British army, when marching to attack the French army in Calabria:
"Had general Regnier thought proper to remain upon his ground, the difficulties of access to him were such that I could not possibly have made an impression upon him. But quitting this advantage, and crossing the river with his entire force, he came down to meet us upon the open plain—a measure to which he was no doubt encouraged by a consideration of his cavalry, an arm with which unfortunately, I was altogether unprovided."
The British government has issued an order for opening the trade of Buenos Ayres, to the British merchants; and reinforcements had been sent out to hold the conquests.
Earl Spencer transacted the foreign business after Mr. Fox's death.
The Bishop of Quebec arrived in London, September 14.
FURTHER INTELLIGENCE.
Capt. Foster left Cronstadt, the 13th, and Copenhagen, the 30th Sept. Previous to his departure from the former place, he learnt, that no part of the treaty which had been signed at Paris by M. D. Oubril, was agreeable to the views of the emperor Alexander or in conformity to his instructions; and that such was the indignation of the Russian court against this Minister, for having violated the faith which he owed to his sovereign that an order of banishment had immediately followed his return to St. Petersburg, and M. D. Oubril was no longer to be found among the living, unless on his way to the deserts of Siberia;—that the greatest activity prevailed, in levying and embodying troops; that immense camps had been formed; that large bodies were marching towards the frontiers; and that nothing else was talked of but war against France.—A measure which appeared to be very popular among all classes; that the prince Constantine, brother to the emperor, was spoken of as being highly in favor of the war; and had offered the utmost assistance which he could lend to the cause.
Capt. Foster further advises, that the day before he left Copenhagen, accounts were received at that place, per mail, that every hope of peace had finally vanished; and hostilities had actually commenced between Prussia and France; that Lord Lauderdale had demanded his passports, and was on the point of quitting Paris, three several times during the negotiation, without having effected the object of his embassy; but that from circumstances which were not known to the public though not affecting the serious business of the negotiation, he still remained at Paris, at the date of the last accounts from that city.—On the subject generally of a renewed continental war, capt. Foster was desired to report, by his merchant at Copenhagen, that the safest calculations might be made on the certainty of its commencement, and a strong probability of its long continuance.
GREENOCK, September 19.
Since our last, both the Hamburg mails which were due have arrived. Their contents are important. Prussia has been driven to such extremity, that unless she at length determines to resist the farther encroachment of France, she must submit to receive the imperial coups de grace , and sink into absolute vassalage. Russia holds a commanding position. Sweden preserves her wonted spirit, and Austria seems waiting for an opportunity to revenge the insults she has sustained.
MARTINSBURG, November 21.
ON Sunday next, the 23d inst. will be delivered, at the usual hour of service, (12 o'clock) in the Protestant Episcopal Church, in Martinsburg, a Joint Discourse, addressed to the Young and the Aged, intended as a mean to strengthen such Believers, in the propriety of THEIR WORKS, as a branch of the Lord's Church.
[N. B. This Discourse will be immediately put to press after delivery, and dedicated to the Rt. Rev. the Bishops, of the Protestant Episcopal Church, in the United States of America.]
Married, on the 4th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Hutchinson, Mr. ENOCH MATTHEWS, to Miss EVE STARRY, all of this County.
The Congress of the United States will meet at Washington, the first of next month. Several members are on the road for the seat of government.
ASPECT OF FOREIGN NEWS.
The intelligence lately received from Europe, evidently preponderates towards the point of war: The following may not be deemed an incorrect comparison:— WAR.
It is certain, that the Camp, formed in the vicinity of Paris, and to which other regular troops were hastening, from their several positions in Germany, has been broken up, and the whole body ordered to re-enter the new formed States of that Empire.
It is certain, that the States, which form the New Federation of the Rhine, have been ordered to furnish their quota of troops, agreeable to the stipulations made with France.
It is certain, that instead of dismissing any part of the regular army, even the class of the soldiers whose age and services, entitled them to retire, Bonaparte
has ordered a new and very formidable army of conscripts to be raised, and equiped for immediate service.
It is certain that a serious misunderstanding exists between the French and Prussian governments; that the latter power had settled its difference with Sweden; has restored a section of the Hanoverian dominion to the king of Sweden, and has placed its entire army in a state of active and immediate operation.
It is certain, that the emperor Francis, though deprived of many branches of the ancient House of Austria, has still left an immense population; and that the most active exertions have been made, under the direction of his illustrious brother, the Arch Duke Charles, to place the army of Germany, in the highest state of preparation for war.
It is certain that throughout the Italian coast, the British have a formidable maritime squadron; and that this force, joined by a considerable body of English and native troops, are enabled, and have frequently effected the most important operations against the French in that quarter.
It is certain, that Russia has augmented her effective troops to the number of 500,000 men; that the most able and experienced Generals have been placed at the head of her armies; that at this moment, she has very large forces encamped on the frontiers, and that very considerable detachments of troops had been embarked for Pomerania.
It is certain, that a formidable Coalition is now maturing in the North of Europe, against France; that in the confederacy, will probably be joined, the great powers of England, Russia, Prussia, Austria, Sweden; and Denmark; and that in the formation of this immense body, such a spirit and union is expected to prevail, as shall eventually restore to Europe, that correct balance of power, which its peace and safety so necessarily requires.
It is also certain, that very formidable Expeditions are fitting out in England, for the avowed purpose of joining the British force in the Mediterranean; of giving succour to the King of Naples, and further acting in such situations as events may render necessary.
PEACE.
To all this body of evidence in favour of a protracted war; we have but one article to add viz.
Lord Lauderdale, remained at Paris, on the 17th September.
[Boston Gazette.]
The Kentucky Gazette published at Lexington has the following curious article:
We give the following extract, without vouching for its correctness, or believing it ourselves.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Nicholas county, dated 28th Sept.
"Col. Burr has engaged every shipwright at Marietta, at double tides, and high wages; to build 18 gun-boats, to row 32 oars—and a schooner of 120 tons, to draw only five and a half feet water, for an expedition to —, where, is the question."
Indictments have been preferred against the editor and publisher of the Western World for libels on several individuals who are charged with having formed a conspiracy for delivering up the Western territory of the U. States to Spain and England. The defendants accuse Mr. Burr, the late vice president, with being at the head of these prosecutions; and assert, with confidence, that since his arrival in Kentucky he has drawn from houses in Lexington, Beards-town, and Louisville, upwards of two hundred thousand dollars for purposes connected with the alleged conspiracy.
It is worthy of remark, that General Sir John Stuart, who added on a second occasion, such lustre to the British arms, at the battle of Maida is an American—and that he rescued the Calabrians from French bondage on the 4th of July.
The Legislature of New Jersey, have been principally occupied the week past in disposing of the unfinished business of the last session, and maturing, by committees, the business of the present, settling the Treasurer's account and those of the State Prison. The House of Assembly adjourned on Friday last at 12 o'clock till Monday morning, for the purpose of giving time to the different committees to mature and bring forward their reports.
A committee of the House of Assembly have reported that it would be inexpedient for the Legislature of that state to accede to an Amendment to the Constitution of the United States for preven-
ting the extension of the judiciary power to controversies between Citizens of different states, between Citizens of the same state, claiming lands under grants from different states, or between Citizens of a state and Citizens or subjects of a foreign state; as proposed by the Legislature of Kentucky. The House unanimously confirmed the report.
From the People's Friend.
DIED —At Chiswick the Right Honor able CHARLES JAMES FOX, third son of Lord Holland, in the 57th year of his age. He received the rudiments of his education at Eaton school, over which the celebrated Dr. Bernard then presided.—Here he first manifested those extraordinary talents which afterwards blazed with such uncommon effulgence in the British senate. At this early age his declamation was remarked for its energy of thought and facility of expression. Here also young Fox was remarked for a fondness of pleasure too often the concomitant of genius, and which connected itself to his habits by too strong an attachment to be easily surrendered in the evening of his life. He finished his studies at Oxford. In 1768 he made his first entrance into Parliament as representative of the borough of Midhurst, and on the 6th of May, 1772, through the interest of his father, who at that time possessed great influence in the British councils, obtained a seat at the treasury board, from which place he was soon afterwards dismissed under circumstances which were calculated to excite the resentment of persons less irritable than himself. At the close of the American war, which he had always opposed, Mr. Fox, then member for Westminster, occupied the place of secretary of state with Lord Shelburne, but soon afterwards retired in disgust—however, forming a coalition with Lord North, he again brought both that gentleman and himself into power—but was soon necessarily obliged to relinquish the administration, having lost his weight in the house and his favor with the crown, by the introduction of his famous India Bill. From this period he continued out of power, until the late compromise between the Greenville party, and the old opposition, when he was sworn of the privy council, and appointed secretary for foreign affairs, and a member of the board of control. He was 38 years member of parliament. His integrity was equal to that of any statesman whatever, and his eloquence has perhaps never been surpassed. He was born January 13, 1749, and died September 13, 1806.
It has been our custom, occasionally to announce the progress of the inland navigation of the Potomac; and we have now much pleasure in stating from the best authority, that the canal and locks near Harper's Ferry, are either actually completed, or in such a state as to be certainly completed within a few days.
For several miles from the junction of the Shenandoah with the Potomac, nature had opposed very formidable obstructions to navigation, which this canal and these locks remove. The whole products of the fine country on the Shenandoah, almost as high up as Staunton, can now be water borne to the district of Columbia; and if only a part should find this cheap and easy conveyance to market, so early as the ensuing spring, it will be occasioned by the want of a sufficient number of boats for the transportation of the whole, and not for want of good navigation.
When this great enterprise, the Potomac navigation, on which has been expended more than half a million of dollars, was first commenced under the auspices of gen. Washington, now upwards of 20 years ago, it was the opinion of that accurate observer, that the tolls on the produce from the Shenandoah alone, would pay more than interest on the whole capital to be employed in the work; that at that time the country on the Shenandoah did not send annually to market less than the amount of 800,000 barrels of flour, in wheat and flour. Since that time the country has greatly increased both in population and cultivation.
Of the whole distance of inland navigation west of the city of Washington, computed at 600 miles, including the main branch of Potomac, and such of its tributary streams as are susceptible of improvement by navigation, we may now count upon as completed, at least partially completed, about 360 miles, or wit;
The main branch of Potomac, from the tide to New creek; 17 miles above Cumberland, 230 miles The Shenandoah, from its junction with the Potomac, 100 miles The Monoacy, 30 miles

We say partially completed, because there are still obstructions between Harper's Ferry and New creek, which forbid the use of that part of the river more than 2 or 3 months in ordinary years; but from Harper's Ferry to the tide, and for about 75 miles of the Shenandoah and 20 of the Monocacy, we may safely calculate on tolerable navigation for 4 to 6 months in the year; and if we could reduce our boats to draw only 12 inches water loaded, which surely might be done, we should have the use of the best part of the river for 9 months in the year, and of the whole from four to six.
[Washington Fed.]
Extract of a letter from Savannah (G.) to a gentleman in New-York, dated October 16, 1806.
This city has been under arms for two nights past, expecting an insurrection from the Blacks. It appears that several meetings had taken place about four miles from town where they had agreed to attack the whites; in the city they had appointed generals and other officers. According to their plans they were to make three separate landings; one at Wayne's wharf, one at the coffee House wharf, and one at the fort. They were then to set fire to the town and massacre the whites. But a difference existed between two of their leaders, and one of them divulged the secret early the evening before yesterday, in consequence of which the different companies of volunteers were stationed under the Bluff, and the Militia at Spring Hill, where twelve of the head men of the insurgents were taken and will be tried in a few days. Having been so fortunate as to take the head men, we have now I think little to fear, as the rest appear to be quiet. The negroes are to the whites as eight to six.
Of Miranda.—Almost every arrival from the West-Indies brings some accounts of this extraordinary character, each generally at variance with the other.
Capt. Bourne, from Curacoa, informs us, that on the 8th of October, after being several times fired at, he was boarded by a British brig of war belonging to Miranda's squadron, and treated roughly. The commander informed captain B. that Miranda had sailed from Aruba for Barbadoes, and that most of his forces had left him.
On the other hand, Captain Murray, of the brig Ceres, in 18 days from Trinidad, assures us that Miranda had not left Aruba, and that he had received no succours.
Capt. Murray, of the brig Exchange, who left Trinidad about the 20th of October, says he saw a ship going into the harbour, which he supposed to be the Leander.
[New-York Paper.]
The captain of the ship Thames, arrived at New-York from Amsterdam, reports that in the Channel he spoke the British gun-brig Venus, and was informed, that lord Lauderdale had returned from Paris to London. A rumor has reached Amsterdam before the Thames sailed [the 20th of September] that an action had taken place between the French and Prussians; and that a confederacy of the northern powers against France, was certainly formed. Not having yet received any papers by the Thames, we cannot vouch for the authenticity of these reports.
[Philadelphia Register.]
The following article, extracted from a late Kentucky paper, will bear full testimony to our assertion that the idea of a separation of the Union was openly advocated in the western country. We insert it to show to our readers the familiar and bold manner in which the subject of a revolt is treated by the western writers. The contents of this little article are most assuredly treasonable; and we should not be surprised to learn, that the attorney of that district is ordered to prosecute the writer and publisher.
[Phil. Gaz.]
"No man, who is capable of duly appreciating the nature of whatever trade does or shall hereafter fall to the share of the western countries, will deny, that we ever can be absolutely free from all extrinsic influence or controul upon that trade; and therefore, that however difficult of access we may be by a foreign enemy in commercial pursuits, so far as we can prosecute them, from our situation, we shall for a long time be subject to the influence of our foreign relations. But that we neither ought or will vest that influence in the Atlantic States, is a principle which, if not palatable to every one on its presentation; will, I am
persuaded, before TWO years more roll over us, be held orthodox and sacred by every man capable of understanding it, on this side the mountains. I will not now, however further anticipate a subject I shall more fully handle hereafter. A great previous question involving our dearest rights and independence, viz. "how long these cis-Allegheny countries will continue, as at present, members of the Federal union," first demands our earliest investigation—and among the causes that have retarded or hitherto prevented the information of the people on both sides of the Allegheny on this subject—there seems no hesitation to enumerate the following—1st. An impolitic jealousy of the growing wealth and consequence of the western country, cherished under various forms, by all parties in power, since the revolution—2dly, Commercial prejudices in the Atlantic states—3dly, The general poverty of a large majority of the emigrants to these western countries, and the greater facility they experience here of settling themselves in ordinary circumstance above what they possess to the eastward.
If it be unknown to our brethren on the Atlantic—or disregarded there by all but merchants and financiers, that these western countries, in effect, labor under greater hardships than ever the old colonies endured from Britain, having besides to digest a nauseating drug of a misplaced and untrusted delegation, legislative and executive, which will continue to bear them down, under the share they bear of the federal burthen; that every administration since the union, has been influenced and ever must be so, by a commercial interest adverse or indifferent to the prosperity of the western country; that it must be the wish of such interest, to see any system continued that prevents an increase of the impost, by supplying a federal revenue from other sources. If these things be withheld from the knowledge of the people by their servants how loudly should we shout from the mountains to the ocean, and demand, "for what beneficial return to ourselves do we pay an annual contribution of upwards of 3,000,000 of dollars, appropriated to objects of federal concern, so way regarding our interest, present or to come, whilst 100,000 would suffice for administering the government or governments of our country! But this, sir is only one of the six motives I have thought of that must and will induce a severance of the cis and trans-Atlantic states which I shall hereafter develop."
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ANECDOTES Of Lord Chatham. (Mr. Pitt.) From an English Publication.
When the present lord Stanhope was courting his first wife, (a daughter of lord Chatham) the father found them one morning engaged in some friendly difference, which he wanted to know the reason of. "Why to tell you the truth, my lord," said lord S. "I can't get your daughter to fix the day of marriage; and as you have come in so opportunely, will you be so good as to settle it for us?" "Oh, with all my heart," said he;—"let me see: next Friday will be St. Thomas's day, the shortest day, and the longest night—of course the properest day to consummate a marriage." The young lady blushed; and his lordship claimed and possessed the awards of the arbitration.
'Twas lord Chatham that appointed general Wolfe to command at Quebec, though contrary to the wishes of the Minister at War, and even to the appointment of the King. "I know," said he, "that man will do his business properly without sheltering himself under forms, or trifling expedients; he is young and vigorous too, and will not be subject to personal attention, as older officers." Lord Chatham's general maxim upon this and similar occasions, was, that ministers should look out men for offices, not offices for men.
A letter from Holland, of the 20th August, states, that all the Bark imported there from the United States, is bad, and not the real Peruvian. The gentleman who communicated the above, is of the opinion, from a number of circumstances which have occurred, that the Bark in general use in this country is not only not the genuine Peruvian, but an absolute poison. An immediate chemical and critical examination of this medicine by the faculty, he thinks, indispensable to the lives of their patients and the safety of the community.
FOUND, A Gold Ring. Inquire of the Printer.
The following is extracted from Roscoe's Life and Pontificate of Leo the Tenth.
HYMN Of Lorenzo de Medici.
Great God, by whose determined laws All nature moves! unceasing cause, Whose power the universe controls! Who from the central point decreed That time his rapid flight should speed, As 'round the eternal circle rolls!
At rest thyself, yet active still, Thou mak'st and changest at thy will; Unmoved alone, thou movest all; Whilst matter, eager to assume New forms, from thee awaits its doom, And hastens at thy powerful call.
Firm on the ductile mass imprest What e'er thy wisdom deems the best Thou fashion'st with unbounded love; Whilst all the wond'ring eye surveys Unfolds to reason's clearer gaze The nobler Archetype above.
Revolved in thy eternal mind, What e'er thy providence designed It's primal fashion there assumed; Till all in just dependence shown, All future change to thee foreknown, The whole in full perfection bloomed.
Then first thy mightier chain was bound The struggling elements around, Till each assumed its destined stand. Thy power their contraries controlled, And moist and dry, and heat and cold, Were harmonized at thy command.
Nor scales the fire th' emp'y real height, Nor sinks the earth's incumbent weight Beneath the central darkness deep; But tempered in proportions true, Each binding each in order due, They learn their destined bounds to keep.
Diffused through all the mighty whole, Thy goodness pours the living soul That actuates each remoter part. Thy energy with ceaseless force, Impels the still returning course, As midst the limbs the heaving heart.
From Thee, great Author, all that lives Its stated boon of life receives, Ere long again restored to Thee; Each insect too minute to name Yet owns a portion of thy flame, Part of thy numerous family.
Resplendent cars of fiery glow From realms of light to earth below Thy animated offspring bear: And when this mortal trial ends, Again the glorious car attends To wing them to their native sphere.
Grant then, my God, that raised sublime My soul the arduous heights may climb, And gaze upon the fount of light! Nor ever from the place where shines That cloudless sun which ne'er declines Remove again its raptured sight.
Purge thou, my God, my visual ray; Banish these earthly mists away, Great centre towards which all things bend! In thee alone, eternal mind! The good their final refuge find, Of all Creator, Guide, and End.
TAKE NOTICE
All persons indebted to Doctor Edward Conrad, late of Martinsburg, are informed, that their accounts are left with the subscriber for collection, and are requested to close them immediately.
PHILIP P. WILSON. Martinsburg, November 21, 1806.
Will be Sold
On Monday the 15th day of December next, on the premises, to the highest bidder, for Cash, TWO LOTS in the town of Smithfield, Jefferson County, situate on the west side of the New street, No. 1, &c. adjoining Joseph Stone, George Fry, and others, on which there is erected a Dwelling House, a valuable Distillery, &c. with a never failing stream of water running through said Lot: the said Lot, &c. being conveyed to the subscriber in trust to secure a debt due from Jacob Krick, to John Endsley.
MOSES SMITH, Trustee. November 21, 1806.
DR. REES'S NEW
CYCLOPÆDIA.
WE have just received the 2d number of the above work, and request those gentlemen who have subscribed for it to call immediately for their books.
Alexander Cooper,
HAS just received a Large and General assortment of
Dry Goods and Groceries,
which he offers at very reduced prices for Cash or Country Produce.
He has also just received a quantity of CASTINGS, among which are ten-plate STOVES.
Martinsburg, November 21, 1806.
JOHN ALBURTIS,
Has it in contemplation, if sufficiently patronized, to print an elegant edition of
Addresses to Young Men, By JAMES FORDYCE,
And for that purpose submits the following proposals to the consideration of all who feel for the welfare of the present and rising generation, whose happiness these Addresses are so admirably calculated to promote.
TERMS:
The above Addresses shall be printed with an elegant and entirely new type, on good paper, in a duodecimo form, and will contain about 500 pages. They shall be neatly bound and lettered for $1.75—or $1.50 half bound, payable on delivery of the work. They shall be put to press as soon as a sufficient number of subscribers are obtained, and finished without delay:
TO THE PUBLIC.
THE present publisher, as a member of that class of the community to which this highly valuable work is addressed, recommends it particularly to his young brethren—every person who feels for the good of his country, and for the welfare of society, he doubts not, will consider it a duty to patronize a work of this kind.
The dispositions and manners of Young Men may be regarded as of the greatest consequence both to the present and future generations—An intercourse with those of worthy manners and dignified deportment, is evidently, much more efficacious in moulding the minds and directing the actions of others, than the highest authority, or the wisest example, of age. How deeply society will be affected, by the connections which Young Men shall form, and by the conduct which they shall hold, as they advance, it is not difficult to imagine; nor can it be necessary to prove, that, as the behaviour of individuals in their early days gives for the most part a turn to the rest, so from the character of our Youth in general, we may prognosticate favourably, or otherwise, concerning our own times, and those that shall more immediately succeed them.
The above work, the most particularly addressed to, and intended for, the improvement of the minds of Young Men, inculcates principles that would add dignity to age,—and be ornamental to the nature of either sex. To persons acquainted with the author and his writings, any recommendation that could be offered, would be superfluous; but to those unacquainted with both, it may be proper to observe, that the work here offered, has stood the test of time and experience, and has been universally extolled by the virtuous of every sect and country where it has been read.
It would be a valuable present from a parent to a child, and for which they may expect remuneration in the rational improvement made in the minds of their progeny.
To complete this work, in a style that will do it justice, will subject the publisher to very considerable expense; but he doubts not but he shall be compensated for his expense and trouble, as every one will acknowledge, that the dissemination of books of this kind are an actual good to the community at large, and will therefore feel disposed to patronize it—for this purpose all who feel inclined to do so, are invited to the Office of the Intelligencer, Martinsburg.

From a London Paper.
NATIVE POETRY.
Though we must own, poetick diction Too oft delights to deal in fiction; Yet this is certain, honest rhyme, Will tell plain truth at any time, And in one word will say more Than the best prose could do in four, A few plain cases we shall state, To free this matter from debate. Mark you you glutton at a feast! And what says Rhyme?—he calls him beast.
See you yon drunkards willing wine? Rhyme in a modest manner them divine; When Flavia not content with four, Adds a fifth husband to her store, Rhyme thinks a word, but speaks no more.
What wants that Senator who blusters, And all his tropes and figures musters, Against the man who rules the steering? Rhyme whispers in your ear—a peering What makes you patriot strain his lungs, And bawl so loud as twenty tongues, To prove his country's dire disgrace, Rhyme, smiling says—no place, a place When priests above seek their abode, Yet love to loiter on the road, And still on lords and statesmen fawn, Rhyme shakes his head, and whispers— lawn.
Which is the nymph, who, soon as seen, Is hailed through Europe, beauty's queen, Before whose charms, the fairest fade? Rhyme gently sighs—the British maid. Which is the man, whose daring soul Conducts in war from pole to pole, His country's proud triumphant car? Rhyme shouts aloud the British car.
FALL and WINTER GOODS.
THE subscriber informs his friends and the public generally, that he has received and is now opening a large quantity of
FALL and WINTER GOODS, Consisting of Cloths, Casimeres, Blan- kets, coloured and white Flannels, De- vonshire Kersey, Coating, Hosiery, &c. also, a great variety of Fancy Articles, Calicoes of the most handsome figures, Chambray Muslins, Leno Muslin Veils, Caps and Handkerchiefs, elegant Damask Silk Shawls, camel's hair ditto, fine Lace and Edging, Knotted Fringe, Capes, Lute strings, artificial Flowers, &c. &c. which he is determined to sell uncommonly cheap for cash, and requests that all those who wish to get bargains will be pleased to call on him. He has on-hand Bar-Iron, Castings and Steel, home made Linen and twilled Nags.
WALTER B. SELBY. Shepherd's-Town, October 10, 1806.
Nicholas Roush, jun.
HATTER.
RESPECTFULLY acquaints the inhabitants of Martinsburg and its vicinity, that he is now carrying on the HATTING business, in the house be- tween Mr. James Faulkner's Store and Mr. E. Graham's Tavern, where he will always keep on hand, all kinds of gentle- men's, ladies' and children's Hats, which he will dispose of on reasonable terms. He will be thankful for any orders in his line—and engages that every thing shall be done to give satisfaction to his cus- tomers.—He will give the highest price for all kinds of Fur.
Martinsburg, October 24, 1806.
Night School.
NIGHT SCHOOL has commenced in the Stone School-House in this town. Those who wish to become scho- lars will please apply immediately.
JAMES MAXWELL. Martinsburg, November 7, 1806.
NOTICE.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of Angus McDonald, (of Hampshire County) deceased, are a- gain requested to bring them forward, that arrangements may be made for pay- ment—otherwise they may be excluded by law from any benefit of said estate.
DANIEL PETTER, Adm'r. Old-Town, Maryland, } November 1, 1806. }
FALL and WINTER GOODS.
The subscribers take this method of in- forming their friends and the public in general, that they are now opening at their Store in Shepherd's-Town, (just at the Market-House-Square, and im- mediately opposite to Mrs. Juliana Eckhart's Tavern.)
A LARGE AND MOST EXCELLENT AS- SORTMENT OF
Seasonable Goods,
Among which are:
 Best superfine and common Calicos, ditto ditto Furniture  Elegant new patterns.  4-4 9-8 and 6-4 Plain and Figured Cambricks,  4-4 9-8 and 6-4 ditto and ditto Leno Muslin,  7-8 and 4-4 Irish Linens,  and 4-4 Irish Sheeting.  These are the cheapest Linens we have had for seven years past.
Cambricks and narrow Dimities, Silk and Cotton Chambray Muslins, Black Cambricks, Silk and Cotton Um- brellas.
Elegant Fancy Shawls, ditto ditto Muslins, Printed Velvets, Constitution, President's, Bennett's and Queen's Cord, Super Silk, Lamb's wool, Worsted and Cotton Hosiery.
Best Superfine and common BroadCloths, ditto ditto Casimeres, A variety of Stuff Goods, Best Superfine Shirting Flannels, Common and low priced white, yellow and red, ditto, Best stout white, blue and green Kerseys, ditto blue and white mix'd ditto, ditto drabb, mix'd and blue Plains, Double twilled three point Blankets, very stout.
Rose and Striped ditto ditto, Flusings, Coatings and Baizes, Gentlemen's Nice Imported HATS, A variety of new Fancy Goods, for Ladies. Gentlemen's Fashionable Waistcoating, &c. &c. &c.
Together with a general assortment of Best Liquors and Groceries, Ironmongery, Cutlery, Saddlery and Brass Wares.
THEY HAVE ALSO CONSTANTLY ON HAND, A LARGE SUPPLY OF Real good Seal and Upper Leather, Bar-Iron and Castings, Crowley and Blister'd STEEL, Cut and Wrought NAILS, of all sizes, Sheet-Iron, of every kind, Tin, Stone, Queen's, Glass and China Wares, Paints, Patent and other Medicines, &c. &c.
It is with pleasure they inform their customers and the public, that they never had a more extensive and complete assortment of Goods than at present; all which having been laid in on the very lowest terms, they are enabled to give all those who may be pleased to call on them (at the Market-House-Square) For cheaper Bargains than ever.
JAMES & JOHN LANE. Shepherd's-Town, November 7, 1806.
P.S. They continue to take Grain of all kinds, and pay the highest price in Cash for HIDES and SKINS.
R Worthington, & Co. Have received their Complete Assortment of
Fall, Winter and Fancy GOODS.
ALSO, A General Assortment of Groceries and Liquors, all of the best quality; likewise, a large supply of Seal and Upper Leather.
All of which articles will be sold on the lowest terms for cash, or approved of country produce. N. B. Cash given for Hides and Skins. Shepherd's-Town, November 7, 1806.
Berkeley County. October Court, 1806. Mary Wilcox, Plaintiff. AGAINST Robert Wilcox, Walter Turner and John Robinson, Defts. In CHANCERY.
THE defendants, Robert Wilcox and Walter Turner, not having entered their appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that they are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the Complainant by her Counsel, it is ordered, that said Robert Wilcox and Walter Turner do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in January next, to answer the bill of the Complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer for two months successively, and published at the door of the Court-House of the said County.
A Copy. Teste. DAVID HUNTER, c.b.c.
Public Sale.
WILL be sold at public vendue, on Saturday the 23d instant, at the place where Henry Snyder, dec'd, lately lived, near Martinsburg, all the personal property of the deceased, consisting of NEGROES, a Waggon and Team of good strong Horses, some young Horses, Milch Cows and young Cattle,—an eight day clock, a Desk and Chest of Drawers, with other Household and Kitchen Furniture, and a great variety of Farming Implements, and a quantity of Grain in the ground. Nine months credit will be allowed on giving bond with approved security. The sale will begin about eight o'clock.
SARAH SNYDER, Acting Executrix. November 7, 1806.
ON the night of the 30th of October, 1806, was taken from the pasture of the subscriber, living near Martinsburg, Berkeley County Virginia, a likely chestnut sorrel HORSE, about fifteen hands high, four years old last spring, a little white on each hind foot, his mane partly cut on the right side, a mauling long dock, with the hair of his tail a little twirled. Any person, or persons, who shall apprehend the thief, so that he shall be justly prosecuted according to law, shall, for so doing, receive a reward of forty dollars; or, on giving information of said horse, so that the subscriber shall get him again, shall receive a reward of five dollars, exclusive of all reasonable charges.
GEORGE TABB. November 7, 1806.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD
STRAYED or stolen from the plantation of the subscriber, near the mouth of Back Creek, Berkeley County, state of Virginia, on the 29th of October last, a White Mare, 3 years old, near 16 hands high, her mane hangs on the left side.—Any person who will take up said mare and thief, shall have the above reward, and for the mare alone, ten dollars, and no questions will be asked.
WILLIAM RUNNER. November 7, 1806.
Martinsburg Races.
TO be Run for over a handsome course, near Martinsburg, on the 27th last, a purse of thirty dollars, free for any horse, mare, or gelding, that never run for a purse exceeding twenty dollars, carrying catch riders, four rounds to a heat and repeat.
On the day following, over the same course, will be run for, a purse of twenty dollars, free as above, the winning horse the preceding day excepted, three rounds to a heat and repeat.
And on the third will be run for the entrance money of the two preceding days, free as above, the winning horse the preceding days excepted, two rounds to a heat and repeat, four horses to start each day or no race. The horses to be entered the day before each race with the subscriber, or pay double at the post; entrance one shilling in the pound.—Proper persons will be appointed as judges to determine any disputes that may arise.
DAVID COONS. November 14, 1806.
Land for sale.
AGREEABLE to the last will and testament of William Henshaw, Esq. dec. will be sold a Farm, (called Springfield) containing about 600 acres of valuable lime-stone land, late the property of said Henshaw, dec. situate in Berkeley County, Virginia; more than 300 of which is cleared and under good fence, the residue well clothed with timber; about 12 acres in meadow, which can be watered, and much more can be made. The improvements are a large and convenient stone dwelling house; stone spring house, with good lime-stone water running through it, within 12 feet of the kitchen door; smoke house; barn; stables; with other necessary buildings for the convenience of a farm. About 120 yards across the creek stands the GRIST and MERCHANT MILL, with two pair of stones in her, one pair of burrs, and two water wheels; and near the mill is a house for the reception of a miller—Also, a large Stone Still House, with tubs, &c. and constant over head water. About half a mile below at a separate dam, are a Saw and Fulling Mill, with a log dwelling house; and two lime-stone springs breaking out of the side of the dam. These mills are built upon that well known creek, for its constancy called Mill-Creek, which runs through the above land. One fourth of a mile above the merchant mill is a double log house, kitchen, barn, &c. and a never failing lime-stone spring within 40 yards of the door. Three other log buildings and a smith shop, suitable for tradesmen. There are four bearing apple orchards, containing about 600 trees of excellent fruit, and a sufficient number of other kinds of fruit. It will be sold altogether, or in two or three tracts, as may best suit the purchaser or purchasers. This property is situated in a rich and fertile settlement, and not inferior to any in the county; about 12 miles from Winchester; 10 from Martinsburg, 1 from Maj. Stephenson's stone tavern, and 18 from Potomac, where the produce may be carried to market to George-town, the city of Washington or Alexandria. We deem it unnecessary to give a further description of the property. Any person wishing to purchase will please call upon the subscribers living on the premises, who will show the property and make known the terms.
Also for sale by the subscribers, three hundred acres of Land, lying in the county of Monongalia, adjoining lands of Anthony Sell, on Sillwell's Creek, a branch of the Canawha.
Also, four hundred acres of Land, lying on Salt Lick Creek in said county. LEVI HENSHAW and } Adm'rs. HIRAM HENSHAW, } August 29, 1806.
N. B. A good Fuller is wanted to attend the above fulling mill. He will be hired or may have it upon a moderate rent.
F. NADENBOUSCH, & Co.
HAVE just received, in addition to their former stock, a very handsome assortment of
Choice Goods,
almost of every description, suitable to the present season. Those Goods have been selected with care from the latest importations; and they are satisfied on particular examination will give satisfaction to the purchaser both as to cheapness and quality—to be had for cash, country produce, or on the usual terms of credit to punctual customers.
Martinsburg, June 20, 1806.
MARTINSBURG, Berkeley County, Virginia; Printed and published by JOHN ALBURTIS.
TERMS OF THE INTELLIGENCER.
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