Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer (Martinsburg, Va.), 1808-04-08 00:00:00

Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer.
[No. 46 of Volume IX.]
FRIDAY, April 8, 1808.
[WHOLE No. 462.]
TANNERS TAKE NOTICE!
FOR SALE,
A most excellent Tanyard,
Of which a very great and extraordinary bargain will be given,
SITUATE in Shepherd's-Town Virginia, with a never failing stream of water running through it, and a wheel that raises the water in abundance for the use of the yard. There are four lots in the enclosure, and the improvements are a Bark and Mill-house, 120 feet long, one brick building 48 feet long, wherein are a Currying-shop, a room for unfinished leather, and a Smoke-house; one other Brick House for storing and selling out finished leather, a Lime House, Stuffing-shop, and Grinder for ground bark—with 37 Vats of different sizes, and room for 100 more. There is also in the same enclosure an excellent and beautiful Dwelling house, 60 feet by 24, two stories high with a piazza the whole length, and a kitchen and hall—the whole handsomely finished, and an excellent well of limestone water with a pump and dairy. The whole of the enclosure is planted with fruit and other trees—Also a convenient barn, stables and garden.
This is a most capital piece of property, and can hardly be expected by any situation that is to be met with. Shepherd's-Town is 18 miles from Hagerstown, 70 miles from the City of Washington, and 75 miles from Baltimore. It is on the west bank of the Potomac River in a high and remarkably healthy situation. The river will afford an abundant supply of bark, when other places fail.
Any person wishing to purchase may know the terms by applying to the subscribers on the premises.
CAMPBELL & M'KNIGHTS.
Shepherd's-Town, March 25, 1808.
BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTORY,
Nearly opposite the Globe Tavern, Martinsburg.
THE subscriber, from a desire to advance his own interest, to place his business on a more respectable footing, to serve his customers, and to be at all times ready to answer the calls of the public, has now, and intends always to keep in his employ, some of the best and most fashionable workmen, in his line of business; he will also be constantly provided with the best leather that can be obtained—and from an assiduous attention and endeavours to please, has no doubt but that he will be able to give satisfaction to all who think proper to employ him.
Gentlemen and Ladies at a distance, who may please to favour him with their work, may depend on their commands being strictly complied with, and that by forwarding their measures accompanied with instructions, their work can be as well executed here, as at any of the most fashionable towns.
JACOB POISAL.
March 25, 1808.
ONE DOLLAR REWARD.
RAN away from the subscriber on the 16th inst. a boy named John Hayes, bound by the overseers of the Poor of Berkeley County, 17 years old—he took with him a variety of clothing. I will give the above reward to any person for returning said runaway.
JOHN PORTERFIELD.
March 25, 1808.
NOTICE.
THE subscriber requests those indebted to him by small due bills, to come and lift them to prevent suits.
LEVI PRICE.
Martinsburg, March 25, 1808.
LAST NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of Thomas Turner, late of Jefferson County, deceased, are requested, for the last time, to make immediate payment, as it is now absolutely necessary that the affairs of the said estate should be settled, no longer indulgence can be given.
JOHN TURNER, Ex'r.
March 25, 1808.
FOR SALE,
A TEAM of four strong Horses, with gears complete, and a good Wagon, now in complete order for the road. The Horses are young and active, and some of them would suit for the saddle—they will be sold separate, or together, as may best suit purchasers. They will be sold on liberal terms.
The subscriber, has his Blacksmith's Shop, in the main street, Martinsburg, now in complete order, and is ready to undertake any work in that line that may be offered—He will be thankful for any orders in his line, the public may please to favour him with.
JOSEPH CHAMBERS.
March 25, 1808.
STRAY MARE.
TAKEN up trespassing on the subscribers plantation, near Light's mill, in Berkeley County, as an estray a black mare, 6 years old, about 14 hands high, no brand, has a small saddle spot on her right side, appraised to 22 dollars. The owner is desired to prove property, pay charges and take her away.
EDWARD R. FOREMAN.
March 25, 1808.
Berkeley, ss.
February Court, 1808.
William Rankin and Christian Shank, Complainants,
against
Mary Kelly, executrix of Thomas Kelly, dec. Robert Gustin and Elijah Sutton, Defts., In CHANCERY.
THE defendant, Mary Kelly, not having entered her appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that she is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the Complainants by their counsel, it is ordered, that the said Mary Kelly do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in May next, to answer the bill of the complainants, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer for two months successively, and published at the door of the Court-House of said County.
A Copy. Teste, DAVID HUNTER, C. B. C.
THE subscriber wishes to procure settlers on a tract of the first rate Land, containing twenty-five thousand acres, situated on the banks of the river Ohio, in the state of Kentucky, about sixty miles below the Falls—It is said to be finely watered, and well adapted to the culture of Cotton, Hemp, Flax, Wheat, Corn, and Tobacco.—It will be let for twenty-one years, in Tenements of about three hundred acres, on terms advantageous to the Tenants, which will be made known on application to the subscriber residing about three miles from the Falling Waters in Berkeley County.
RAWLEIGH COLSTON.
March 11, 1808.
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Virginia Lands
For Sale.
THE subscriber offers for sale several Tracts of Limestone Land, of the first rate quality, containing from 150 to 300 acres, well watered and timbered, lying within half a mile of the Potomak river, in Berkeley County, about seven miles above Williamsport and ten from Martinsburg. For terms apply to the subscriber on the premises.
GEORGE NEWKIRK.
September 18, 1807.
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE,
THE subscriber wishing to remove to the Western country, offers for sale his House and Lot in Charles-Town, Jefferson County, Virginia; this property is situated on the main street, near the Market-House and other public buildings, and adjoining Mr. John Kennedy's buildings where John Anderson's Coffee-House and Inn, is kept, which makes it valuable for store-keepers or Mechanics, it is unnecessary to say more as it is well known, from its lying so near the public buildings, and in the centre of the Town, that it will increase in value as the Town improves. The terms will be easy, by installments, and made known by applying to the subscriber living on the premises.
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TRAVIS GLASCOCK.
Charles-Town, March 11, 1808.
Arthur Russell,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public generally, that he continues to carry on the Weaving business at his house in the back street in Shepherd's-Town, opposite Mr. John Miller's Brewery, and next door to Mr. Th: Shepherd, where he will weave all descriptions of plain work in the neatest and best manner, on the shortest notice, and on the most moderate terms, either for cash or suitable country produce.
March 11, 1808.
N. B. He returns his sincere thanks for past favours, and hopes from his knowledge in the above business, to merit their future support. [6w]
ELECTION.
NOTICE is hereby given, that an ELECTION will be held at the Court-House in Martinsburg, on the Monday after the third Tuesday in April next, for the purpose of choosing two persons to represent the County of Berkeley in the General Assembly of this State.
JOHN TURNER, Sheriff.
March 18, 1808.
NOTICE.
A BARGAIN may be had in the purchase of the places where John Files and Basil Cross now reside, containing five hundred acres of good lime stone LAND, binding on Opecon-Creek, distant about five miles from this place and six from Shepherd's-Town. The buildings are comfortable, with a mill-seat on Opecon.—The title good, the price low and the payments will be made easy to a punctual man. Those who are inclined to buy, may know the terms on application to John Baker, Esq. at Shepherd's-Town.
BENJAMIN ODEN.
Martinsburg, Nov. 20, 1807.
Mr. DANIEL KENNEDY, TAKE NOTICE,
THAT on the 30th day of April next, after the date hereof, at the house in which Mr. John M'Cleary now lives, in the town of Martinsburg, county of Berkeley and commonwealth of Virginia, I shall take the depositions of James Hedges and Samuel Kennedy, which depositions I intend to offer in evidence on the trial of a suit in Chancery, now depending and undetermined, in the county Court of Berkeley, wherein I, as ex'r of Thomas Kennedy, dec. am Complainant, and you, Stephen Snodgrass, William Shields, and Peter Jones, are Defts. Said depositions to be taken by virtue of a commission issued for the purpose aforesaid.
Your's, &c.
ROBERT KENNEDY, ex'r.
of Thomas Kennedy, dec'd.
Feb. 18, 1808.
Cash given for clean Linen and Cotton RAGS at this Office.
A variety of BLANKS For sale at this Office.
The high-bred running Horse HAMLINTONIAN,
IS a beautiful Chesnut Sorrel, sixteen hands high, now rising eight years old, a horse of fine bone and strength, his stock inferior to none in America.
HAMLINTONIAN was got by the imported horse Diomed, who has produced more good running horses than any stud now in Virginia; his dam by the imported horse Shark, his grand dam by gen. Spotswood's Apollo, his great grand dam the celebrated Jenny Cameron, imported by colonel Tasco of Maryland; Jenny Cameron the great grand dam of Hamlingtonian was also the dam of the celebrated running horse Damon, and several other good racers.
Performances of the high-bred running Horse Hamlingtonian. In spring 1804 Hamlingtonian won the Cup given by the Jockey Club at Richmond, which entitles him to high credit.... The week afterwards he won with great ease the Proprietor's purse at Broad-Rock, three mile heats.... Fall 1804, Sept. 25th, he won the Proprietor's purse easily at Richmond, three mile heats.... October 2d, he won with the same ease the Proprietor's purse at Broad-Rock.... October 10th, he won the first day's Jockey Club purse, four mile heats at Fredericksburg, running sixteen miles, after a severe journey from Richmond and Broad-Rock.... May 3d, 1805, he won, as usual, the Proprietor's purse at Richmond.... October the same year, he won the second day's purse at Richmond and Broad-Rock, and immediately travelled up to Washington where he started for the Cup a single four mile heat against Gen. Ridgley's famous horse Post-Boy, and was beaten by only half a neck and with great difficulty, notwithstanding his severe running before and Post-Boy being fresh, never having started before in all that year.... Hamlingtonian has never started since and is now in the highest perfection, &c. &c. for blood and racing points cannot be exceeded by any horse on the continent.
JOHN TAYLOE.
Feb. 28, 1806.
I do certify, that the Sorrel Horse Hamlingtonian , now in the possession of Mr. Geo: Neale, stood last season at my stable and covered one hundred and ten mares, and that sixty-seven of them stood at a leap, and so far as respects my neighbourhood, the mares are generally in foal. I believe him to be a good Stud and the most certain foal getter I ever saw, and was I to keep another Stud, would prefer him to any I know. Given under my hand, April 1, 1807.
JAMES WARE.
I do certify, the Sorrel Horse Hamlingtonian , belonging to Mr. John Pollock, stood at my stable this season, I believe him to be a certain foal getter, from the mares that went up last season from my neighbourhood, they never had to go but the once, and all produced colts—and his colts are elegant. Given from under my hand, this 8th day of August, 1807.
GEO: NEALE.
HAMLINTONIAN , will stand this season (at my stable) which has commenced and will end the first day of August following, at my house situated 10 miles from Martinsburg, 8 miles from Shepherd's-Town, 10 miles from Keys' Ferry and 5 from Charles-Town, (in Jefferson County) and will cover mares at eight dollars the single leap, to be paid at the stable door, or eighteen dollars the season, to be discharged by twelve dollars if paid within the season; and twenty-four dollars to ensure a mare in foal, if any person ensure a mare and parts with her, the ensurance will be expected, and fifty cents to be paid to the groom in each case; pasture at 2 shillings a week; grain will be furnished at the market price if required; for which the money must be sent. No responsibility for escapes or accidents, though the greatest attention shall be paid to the mares to prevent either; notes for eighteen dollars the season or twenty-four dollars to ensure will be expected with the mares.
JAMES HITE.
March 25, 1808.

SENATE, April 2, 1808.
The following message was received from the President.
To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States.
Believing that the confidence and union of our fellow citizens, at the present crisis, will be still further confirmed by the publication of the letter of Mr. Champagny to Gen. Armstrong, and that of Mr. Erskine to the Secretary of State, communicated with my message of the 30th ult. and therefore that it may be useful to except them from the confidential character of the other documents accompanying that message, I leave to the consideration of Congress the expediency of making them public.
TH: JEFFERSON.
April 2, 1808.
On motion of Mr. Giles the following letters were ordered to be printed.
Washington, February 23d, 1808. SIR,
I have the honor to transmit to you the copies of certain orders of Council which his majesty has thought proper to issue in consequence of the hostile conduct of France towards the navigation and commerce of Great Britain and of neutral states.
His majesty has been induced hitherto to forbear recurring to measures of this nature by the expectation that the governments of the neutral states, who have been the objects of the French Decrees, would have been awakened to a just sense of what they owe to their interests and own rights, and would have interposed with effect, either to prevent the execution of the French Decrees, or to procure their abrogation.
But his majesty having been disappointed in this just expectation, and perceiving that the neutral nations, so far from opposing any effectual resistance, have submitted to whatever regulations France may have prescribed for giving effect to her decrees, can no longer refrain from having recourse to such measures as by returning on the enemy the inconveniences and evils produced by his injustice and violence, may afford the only remaining chance of putting an end to a system, the perseverance in which is not more injurious to his majesty's dominions than to nations not parties to the war between Great Britain and France.
The principle, upon which his majesty finds himself compelled to proceed, would justify a complete and unqualified retaliation on his part of the system announced and acted upon by France, in respect to his majesty's dominions: and his majesty might, therefore, have declared in a state of rigorous and unmitigated blockade, all the coasts and colonies of France and her allies. Such a measure, the maritime power of Great Britain would have enabled his majesty to enforce: nor would those nations, which have acquiesced, without effectual remonstrance, in the French decree of blockade, have derived any right from the perfect execution of a corresponding determination on the part of his majesty, to complain of his majesty's enforcing that measure, which the enemy has executed imperfectly, only from the want of the means of execution.
His majesty however actuated by the same sentiments of moderation by which his majesty's conduct has been uniformly governed, has been desirous of alleviating, as much as possible, the inconveniences necessarily brought upon neutral nations by a state of things so unfavourable to the commercial intercourse of the world; and has therefore anxiously considered what modifications, it would be practicable to apply to the principle upon which he is compelled to act, which would not, at the same time that they might afford relief from the pressure of that principle upon neutral or friendly nations, impede or enfeeble its operation upon the enemy.
In pursuance of this desire, the order in Council, which, if it had ended with the sixth paragraph, would have been no more than a strict and justifiable retaliation for the French decree of November 1806, proceeds, if you will observe, Sir, to provide many material exceptions, which are calculated to qualify the operation of the order upon neutral nations in general, but which must be considered as most peculiarly favourable to the particular interests of the United States.
It will not escape you, Sir, that by this order in Council, thus modified and regulated, the direct intercourse of the United States with colonies of the enemy is unrestrained; an indulgence which
when it is considered to be (as it really is) not only a mitigation of that principle of just reprisal upon which the order itself is framed, but a deviation in favor of the United States, from that antient and established principle of maritime law, by which the intercourse with the colonies of an enemy in time of war is limited to the extent which that enemy was accustomed in time of peace to prescribe for it, and which, by reference to the conduct of France in a time of peace, would amount to a complete interdiction, cannot fail to afford to the American government a proof of the amicable disposition of his majesty towards the United States.
You will observe, Sir, also that the transportation of the colonial produce of the enemy from the United States to Europe, instead of being altogether prohibited (which would have been the natural retaliation for the rigorous and universal prohibition of British produce and manufactures by France) is freely permitted to the ports of Great Britain, with the power of subsequently re-exporting it to any part of Europe, under certain regulations.
The object of these regulations will be the establishment of such a protecting duty, as shall prevent the enemy from obtaining the produce of his own colonies at a cheaper rate than that of the colonies of Great Britain. In this duty it is evident that America is no otherwise concerned than as being to make an advance to that amount for which it is in her own power amply to indemnify herself at the expense of the foreign consumer.
Another most important relaxation of the principles upon which his majesty's orders proceed is that which licenses the importation of all flour and meal, and all grains, tobacco and other articles, the produce of the soil of America with the exception of cotton, through the ports of his majesty's dominions, into those of his enemies, without the payment of any duty of the transit. This is, I beg leave to observe, an instance in which his majesty has deprived his measures of their most efficacious and hurtful operation against the enemy, through motives of consideration for the interests of America. The reason why his majesty could not feel himself at liberty, consistent with what was necessary for the execution of his purpose, in any tolerable degree, to allow this relaxation to apply to cotton, is to be found in the great extent to which France has pushed the manufacture of that article, and the consequent embarrassment upon her trade with a heavy impost upon cotton, as it passes through Great Britain to France, must necessarily produce.
I cannot refrain from calling the attention of the government of the United States to the contrast between the different modes in which his majesty's orders and those of France are carried into execution. By his majesty's, the utmost consideration is manifested for the interests of those nations whose commerce he is reluctantly compelled to impede, and ample time allowed for their becoming acquainted with the new regulations and conforming to them. Whereas France, without any previous notice, and without any interval, applies her orders to trade already entered upon in ignorance of any such orders, and subjects to condemnation ships, whose voyages, when commenced, were in strict conformity to all the regulations at that time promulgated by France.
Even with these and other modifications, his majesty is not unaware that a measure extorted from him by the injustice of the enemy, must inevitably produce inconveniences to the neutral parties who are affected by its operation.
The right of his majesty to resort to retaliation cannot be questioned. The suffering occasioned to neutral parties is incidental, and not of his majesty's seeking.
In the exercise of this undoubted right his majesty has studiously endeavoured to avoid aggravating unnecessarily the inconveniences suffered by the neutral. And I am commanded by his majesty, especially, to represent to the government of the United States, the earnest desire of his majesty, to see the commerce of the world restored once more to that freedom which is necessary for its prosperity; and his readiness to abandon the system which has been forced upon him, whenever the enemy shall retract the principles which have rendered it necessary; but his majesty entertains the conviction, upon which alone his present measures are founded, that it would be vain to hope for such a retraction, until the enemy himself shall have been made to feel a portion of the
evils which he has endeavoured to inflict upon others.
I have the honor to be, with great consideration and respect, Sir, your most obedient humble servant.
D. M. ERSKINE.
Hon. James Madison, Secretary of State.
Translation of a letter from M. Champagny to Gen. Armstrong, dated Paris, January 15, 1808.
Sir,
The different notes which you have done me the honor to address to me have been laid before his Majesty.
The proceedings of England towards all governments are so contrary to the law of nations, and to all the rules constantly observed even among enemies, that no recourse against this power is any longer to be found in the ordinary means of repression. In order to annoy her, it is become necessary to turn against her the arms which she makes use of herself; and if transient inconveniences result therefrom, it is to her alone, they are to be imputed. Since England respects no laws, how could they be respected with regard to her? The maritime laws which she violates, ought they still to be a protection to her? And if some powers tolerate the infractions committed on their independence, could they have the right to require, that France alone should restrain herself within limits which her enemy has every where overleaped?
The United States, more than any other power, have to complain of the aggressions of England. It has not been enough for her to offend against the independence of her flag, nay, against that of their territory, and of their inhabitants, by attacking them even in their ports, by forcibly carrying away their crews; her decrees of the 11th November have made a fresh attack on their commerce, and on their navigation, as they have done on those of all other powers.
In the situation in which England has placed the continent, especially since her decrees of the 11th of November, His Majesty has no doubt of a declaration of war against her by the United States.—Whatever transient sacrifices war may occasion, they will not believe it consistent either with their interest or dignity to acknowledge the monstrous principle, and the anarchy which that government wishes to establish on the seas. If it be useful, and honorable for all nations to cause the true maritime law of nations to be re-established, and to avenge the insults committed by England against every flag, it is indispensable for the United States, who from the extent of their commerce have oftener to complain of those violations. War exists then in fact between England and the United States; and his majesty considers it as declared, from the day on which England published her decrees. In that persuasion his majesty, ready to consider the United States as associated with the cause of all the powers, who have to defend themselves against England, has not taken any definitive measure towards the American vessels which may have been brought into our ports. He has ordered that they should remain sequestered, until a decision may be had thereon, according to the dispositions which shall have been expressed by the government of the United States.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Wednesday, March 30
A message was at this moment received from the President of the U. States.
Mr. Gardner said that possibly the message might throw some light on the subject now before the Committee. He therefore moved that the committee rise.
The committee rose, reported progress and obtained leave to sit again.
The Speaker having opened the President's message, declared it to be of a confidential nature. The galleries were cleared, and the doors remained closed till a few minutes past four, when the House immediately adjourned, the injunction of secrecy not having been taken off.
Thursday, March 31.
On this day the resolution for an enquiry into the conduct of Harry Innes was taken up and passed.
The bill for raising an additional military force was ordered to a third reading to-day.
After which, Mr. Randolph, said that according to the rules of the House, though the business was not to be sure very important, yet he had a report to make, which required that the galleries be cleared.
They were cleared accordingly, and so remained until four o'clock when the House immediately adjourned.
FOREIGN NEWS.
London, February 13.
All accounts from Yorkshire and Lancashire are full of dreadful complaints on the state of trade, the woollen and cotton manufactures are said to be nearly at a stand; several respectable houses in Yorkshire have had letters from their friends in America, desiring them not to purchase any more wool on any account, and many both woollen and cotton manufacturers have been under the necessity of discharging their work people, and of shutting their factories till the return of a better trade.
February 19.
A Circumstance rather remarkable, happened yesterday in the House of Lords, where a motion of Lord Greenville, for papers connected with the order of council was carried against the administration, by a majority of 8: but it appears that in this instance ministers were taken by surprize; and lord Sidmouth's motion for restoring the Danish fleet, was afterwards negatived, on a division of 103 to 51. The division in which the opposition were successful, was alluded to in the House of Commons by Lord Henry Petty who mentioned it in terms of exultation. The following is a list of the majority: Gloucester, Norfolk, Somerset, Bedford, Essex, Carlisle, Albemarle, Jersey, Spencer, Cholmondeley, Cowper, St. Vincent, Grey, Sidmouth, St. John, Dranley, King, Somers, Holland, Grenville, Aukland, Erskine, Moira, Hutchinson, Ellenborough, Lauderdale, Selkirk.—Proxies—Bute, Hereford, Thanet, Bulkeley, Lucan, Ossary, Carnarvon, Shaftesbury, Blandford, Rosslyn, Guildford, Buckinghamshire, Swell, Mennip, Braybrooke, Derby, Caryfort, Fife, Southampton, Foley.
February 22.
A report has been in circulation since Saturday, that Mr. Canning, disgusted with his colleagues, and indignant at the insults he has received, means to take ample vengeance for his wrongs by immediately resigning. Strong hopes, however, are still entertained, that this catastrophe, so pregnant with national mischief, may be averted; and that the wrath of our secretary, like a storm in spring, will, after an evanescent bluster, give place to sunshine and tranquility. For our own part we have no hesitation to confess that such is our decided opinion, for although we have no doubt that Mr. Canning would have great satisfaction in mortifying or injuring his colleagues, even to the violence of every patriotic feeling, we are well convinced that he is by no means inclined to quarrel with his bred and butter. And the latter, we are enabled to assure our readers, would, as affairs are at present situated, be the inevitable consequence of the former.
February 23.
Ministers we understand, intend to muster all their forces in the House of Lords on a motion for rescinding the resolution passed on Thursday night contrary to their wishes. The grounds on which they mean to justify this proceeding is, the non-existence of that information which they have asserted, in the preamble to the Orders of Council, to be in possession of; and which the vote of their Lordships calls upon them to produce.
NEW-YORK, March 24.
FOREIGN NEWS.
Yesterday arrived in this port, the fast sailing ship Eliza, capt. Skiddy from Bordeaux, and 29 days from the Cordevan.—She left Bordeaux on the 15th ult. and brings Paris papers to the 10th—as usual they contain nothing new. The Paris Argus copies the account of the American embargo, from London papers but without a single comment!
By turning to our Marine list, our readers will find the names of nearly 20 American gentlemen, who left France in consequence of an apprehension of their being seized by order of the French government: as the opinion was, that there would be an immediate war between the U. States and France.
All the American vessels in France, that had been boarded by British cruisers, were under seizure: and the opinion was that the property would remain in the custody of government till it was known whether we adjusted our differences with England, in which case it will be immediately condemned. One American vessel, on her passage from

Amsterdam was sent into France, though in ballast, and seized.
Mr. Mansfield, one of the passengers in the Eliza, is the bearer of dispatches from Mr. Armstrong our Minister at Paris.
Application was made through the Minister of Marine to the Emperor, respecting the construction which was to be put on the Imperial decree of the 17th December, which rendered all vessels liable to condemnation that had on their passage been visited by British cruizers and certain questions proposed. The answer to which was given in a letter from the Minister of Marine, Decrees, to the applicants, and was to this effect—
"That the decree of his majesty was liable to no construction different from its letter; that no one had a right to put any other construction thereon; that the decree was plain and simple; and must be severely, strictly and literally executed upon all objects which it embraced—that vessels subject thereto would be brought before the competent tribunals as soon as possible; and that the crews of such vessels as came under this decree would be permitted to live on board their respective ships at the expense of the ship and cargo until they were finally condemned, when they (the crew) would be delivered up to their respective Consuls."
Letters to some of the applicants in Bordeaux from the Minister of Marine gave the Emperor's answer in terms as above mentioned—Copies of such letters might have been had, but was not thought of at the time the Eliza sailed.
From French papers, Jan. 6, to Feb. 14. The ship Two Marys, Riley, on her passage from N. York to Nantz, is captured by a French gun-boat, and carried into L'Orient; it appearing from the captain's account, that he had been twice visited by British cruizers.
A letter from Bordeaux, of the 13th February, says, "the ship Carlos, from New-York, was captured off Marseilles, by a sloop of war." The Letter does not say where she was sent. The American ship Mercury, Watson, from Teneriffe, laden with wine, for Hamburg, is captured by a French privateer, and sent into Dieppe.
A brig from Salem, has arrived at Bayonne, her cargo sent to Bordeaux for sale, was seized for having been boarded by a British cruizer.
PHILADELPHIA, March 26. FRENCH FRATERNITY.
The following outrageous transaction furnishes a PRACTICAL COMMENTARY on Bonaparte's Milan decree. A parallel is not to be found in all the annals of piracy.
From New-York, March 25.
IMPORTANT. —Yesterday arrived at this port, the brig Lambert, Jenkins, from the Isle of May, and St. Jago; came passengers Mr. Wells and family, and Capt. Hans Brown, of Philadelphia. From these unfortunate passengers the following statement of facts is received: They took passage at London, Jan. 10, 1808, on board the American ship called Bristol Packet, James Burns, master, bound for New-York. They left Gravesend the 12th of January, and the Downs on the 17th, with fair wind and weather, which continued until the 24th when two sails hove in sight. Unfortunately they proved to be two French frigates, Themis and Penelope, 4 days from Bordeaux. They immediately made prize of the ship, under the French Decree, finding she was from a British port, and besides had British manufactures on board. They ordered the captain and passengers on board the frigate, and after taking out of the prize about 50 packages of dry goods they scuttled her. It is supposed she had on board a cargo worth 150,000 dollars.
In the case of Governor Morris, Esq. against the editor of the Aurora, for a libel in the Supreme Court, the jury this morning, gave in a verdict of 425 dollars for the plaintiff. We understand, that the charge of his Honor Chief Justice Tilghman, on this occasion, was a most luminous and impressive exposition of the rights, privileges and abuses of the press.
A terrible massacre of the Indian tribes on the Missouri, took place in January last. The Sacs and Foxes were the victims; the Ottos, Mahas and Sioux, the perpetrators of the Murders. "Men, women and children were nearly all destroyed," says the Washington Expositor. A few of the chiefs however have escaped; and taken refuge at St. Louis.
We have been informed, that letters from England, under date of February 23, state, that a treaty offensive and defensive has been concluded between Great-Britain and Sweden, by which Great-Britain is to furnish 15 sail of the line and 10,000 troops, to join in some great expedition yet unknown; and 100,000 pounds per month. Perhaps this force is only intended to defend Sweden against the expected attack from France and Russia.
From Liverpool, Feb. 6.—"Premiums of insurance on American vessels have risen to 8 guineas. In consequence of your Embargo all kinds of American produce has risen very considerably; and will continue to rise as long as the embargo lasts; which I hope will not be long."
A London paper of the 15th January says, "most of the American ships which have been warned by our cruizers of the blockade are preparing to return to America. Those which have been re-captured from the enemy will be detained for a determination of the court of admiralty, as to what, or if any salvage is to be allowed to the re-captors."
According to the last return made by the Russian ministry, the Russian navy consists at present of 43 sail of the line, 24 frigates, 59 cutters, brigs, &c. and 225 smaller vessels. Of this force 20 ships of the line and 4 frigates are in the Black sea, and besides the 21 line of battle ships in other seas.
Letters from Madrid state, that according to reports current in that city, the king of Spain is to cede Navarre and Catalonia to France for part of Portugal, and the queen of Etruria is to have the remainder of the latter kingdom.
NEW-ORLEANS, March 4. Gen. Moreau and Gov. Folch, sat out yesterday for Pensacola, from whence General Moreau will proceed through the country of Creek Indians, to Charleston, S. Carolina.
It is with deep regret we record the death of John Ward Gurley, Esquire, late Attorney-General of this Territory, who fell in a duel with Philip L. Jones, Esq. yesterday afternoon. He was shot dead the first fire, and Mr. Jones received a flesh wound in his leg.
MARTINSBURG, April 8.
Advertisements omitted shall appear in our next.
We are authorised to inform the Citizens of Berkeley County, that Capt. AARON FARIS and GEO: PORTERFIELD, Esq. will serve them in the next General Assembly of Virginia, if elected.
Married yesterday by the Rev. Mr. Wilmer Mr. Henry Myers to Miss Catherine Sybert, all of this County.
  Worthy of imitation. —The legislature of Pennsylvania has appropriated 192,500 dollars for roads as follows:   Harrisburg and Pittsburg, (Northern route) 100,000   Reading and Sunbury, 30,000   Susquehannah and Tyoga, 20,000   Susquehannah and Lehigh, 10,000   Wilkesbarre and Easton, 12,500   Lancaster and Middletown, 10,000   Susquehannah and York borough, 5,000   Gap and Newport, 5,000   $192,500 
Payable as a section or sections of the road are completed, in proportion to the extent of such section or sections.
The following short extract, from the speech of the king of England to parliament, on their meeting in January last, contains the whole that he says relative to the situation of affairs between this country and Great Britain.
"It remains for us, according to his Majesty's command, to state to you that the treaty of commerce and amity between his majesty and the United States of America, which was concluded and signed by commissioners duly authorised for that purpose, on the 31st of December, 1806, has not taken effect, in consequence of the refusal of the President of the United States to ratify that instrument."
"For an unauthorised act of force committed against an American ship of war, his majesty did not hesitate to offer immediate and spontaneous repara-
tion.—But an attempt has been made by the American government to connect with the question which has arisen out of this act pretensions inconsistent with the Maritime Rights of Great-Britain: such pretensions his Majesty is determined never to admit. His majesty, nevertheless, hopes that the American Government will be actuated by the same desire to preserve the relations of peace and friendship between the two countries, which has ever influenced his majesty's conduct, and that any difficulties in the discussions now pending, may be effectually removed."
From the Norfolk Ledger, April 3. On Wednesday evening a British government brig arrived in Lynnhaven bay, direct from England, with dispatches for Mr. Rose. She left England as late, we are informed, as the 4th of February.
The Prince of Peace the favorite of the Queen of Spain, is the richest subject in Europe, being worth upwards of one hundred millions of dollars.
[London Paper.]
Philadelphia, March 28.
It appears that the Rochefort squadron has completely eluded the vigilance of the British look out fleets. It was spoken off the Isle of Tormentara. This isle is situated in the Mediterranean a few leagues to the southward of Ivica, and is deserted, in consequence of the number of serpents that infest it.
THE following receipt, which I obtained of the Reverend James J. Wilmer, two days after the expiration of his contract alluded to in his advertisement, published in the two last week's Intelligencer, is published to exonerate myself from any censure that advertisement may insinuate against the persons advertising for a Minister of the Protestant Episcopal Church more than two years ago.
"Received this day from Mr. William Pendleton a full and due settlement of his subscription the amount of $134 as above stated, and this receipt is a full discharge for all claim against him."
J. J. WILMER.
Martinsburg, April 8, 1807.
Verbatim et litteratim.
W. PENDLETON.
April 8, 1808.
ATTENTION!
THE "Martinsburg Independent Blues," are requested to attend MUSTER at their usual place of parade in complete uniform, on the last Saturday in this month, at 12 o'clock, P. M. Any person who joins the Company this spring, will be permitted to Muster without uniform, for a reasonable time after the discontinuance of the Embargo. JAMES FAULKNER, Capt. April 8, 1808.
TO BE SOLD.
ON Thursday the 14th inst. at my farm near the Swan-ponds, about eighteen head of Cattle, two Waggons, seven Horses, two Mules and some Hogs, Farming Utensils and a quantity of Flour. Six months credit will be given, on bond with approved security. The sale will commence about ten o'clock. EDWARD O. WILLIAMS. April 8, 1808.
A Negro Man FOR SALE,
WHO is one of the completest farmers any where to be found; he will be sold low, and the terms made agreeable to a good man. Inquire of Mr. Alburtis in Martinsburg, of Mr. Kearsley in Shepherd's-Town, or of Doctor Crumer in Charles-Town. April 8, 1808.
TO BE LET,
and possession given when required, THE House in which Mrs. Donaldson lately lived, and now in the occupancy of Mrs. Little, situate in Burke street Martinsburg, together with a full Lot of ground converted into an excellent Garden, with a number of large bearing apple trees of fine fruit; A Clover Lot may also be had with it if required.—The House is very commodious and well finished, with an excellent Kitchen, Smoke House and Stable, and in every other respect is a very convenient, healthy and desirable situation. For terms apply to WILLIAM BELL. Martinsburg, April 8, 1808.
MARTINSBURG RACES.
WILL be run for over a good course near Martinsburg, on Wednesday the 18th day of May next, a purse of one hundred dollars, four miles to the heat, free for any horse, mare or gelding.
On Thursday the 19th, a purse of fifty dollars, three miles to the heat, free as before, the winning horse the first day excepted.
And on Friday the 20th, a purse of twenty dollars, two miles to the heat, free also, for any horse, mare or gelding, the winning horses the preceding days excepted.
The racing each day, to be regulated agreeable to established rules. Proper persons will be appointed as judges.
One shilling in the pound entrance.—Horses to be entered the day preceding each race, or double at the post—Four horses to start each day, or no race.
Toll will be required from all spectators, not subscribers to the purse.
DAVID COONS, Manager.
April 8, 1808.
ATTENTION!
THE Company of Berkeley Light Infantry, are desired to attend a MUSTER to be held at Martinsburg, on Saturday the 23rd instant, at twelve o'clock. A punctual attendance is required from every individual belonging to the Company, and it is expected that all who can will appear in uniform.
WILLIAM GREGORY, Capt.
April 8, 1808.
Bark Wanted.
FOR Black Oak Bark, as we are out of that kind, four dollars per cord for good well packed cords will be given, and a generous price for Spanish and Chesnut Oak, at our Tan-Yard in Shepherd's-Town.
CAMPBELL & M'KNIGHTS.
Shepherd's-Town, April 8, 1808.
N. B. Black Oak Bark has usually been but from two and a half to three dollars a cord.
A List of letters in the Post-Office at Shepherd's-Town, on the first day of April 1808, which letters, will be sent to the General Post-Office, if not taken out before the first of July following.
 William Beety, Jesse Burrell,  John Brooner, Walter Baker, John Briley.  Thomas Cowran, Daniel Carroll, Benjamin Carlisle, John or William Crome.  John Dicks, Achsah Davis, Cecilia G. Davis.  Philip Eutler 2.  Daniel Faulk.  Selvanus Griffith, Betty Grimes.  John Hendricks.  Sarah Jeffers, Isaac James (black man).  Joseph J. Lancaster 2, William Lucas, John Lowry, Thomas Lee.  Matthew M'Geery, Richard M'Geery, Samuel M'Quilkin.  Molly Nace, Caty Nace.  William Osborn, Jonathan Osborn.  Edward Pennington.  Arthur Russell, Geo: Reamolds.  Jacob Stong, John Stipp, sen. Jacob Shieley, Jacob Strider.  Elizabeth Turner, David Taylor, Margaret Thompson, Andrew Thomas, Leo: Tiberghim, Levi Taylor.  Matthew Vansant, Jacob Varner.  Mrs. Warner (band box maker) John Welsh, Tapsom Williams, William Walper, Solomon Williams.  JAMES BROWN, P.M. April 8, 1808.
The celebrated stud Horse HIRAM,
WILL stand this season at the stable of the subscriber, and cover mares at three dollars and fifty cents the season, one dollar and fifty cents the single leap, and six dollars to ensure a foal; parting with, or removing the mare forfeits the ensurance; the money for the leap and season to be paid before the first of Sept. and for ensurance when the mare is known to be with foal; all of which may be discharged by delivering of grain before the 15th of August, at their respective market prices. The season has commenced and will end the 25th of June. No responsibility for accidents.
Hiram is of the Nebbreed of Horses, is upwards of sixteen hands high, of a dark chesnut brown colour, 9 years old, and remarkably well calculated for the draft.
STEPHEN SNODGRASS.
April 8, 1808.

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