Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer (Martinsburg, Va.), 1804-03-02 00:00:00

Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer.
[No. 49 of Volume V.]
FRIDAY, March 2, 1804.
[WHOLE No. 257.]
Three Volumes of the DOMESTIC ENCYCLOPEDIA, are received and ready for delivery to Subscribers at the Intelligencer Office.
The subscriber has just received a large quantity of well-assorted
CASTINGS, OF SUPERIOR QUALITY, Which will be sold on moderate terms. WILLIAM RIDDLE. Martinsburg, February 17, 1804.
Carriage of Flour.
FLOUR will be carried from the mouth of Opekon to George-Town, for One Dollar per Barrel, clear of all charges, when the water will admit a Boat to pass carrying 100 Barrels, and for six cents more per barrel will carry it to Alexandria. The money to be paid when the flour is delivered.
JAMES FORMAN. Berkeley County, February 17, 1804.
ESTRAY COLT. STRAYED from the subscriber on the 31st day of January last, a black mare colt, one year old next spring, no marks recollected except one hind hoof white, and some white hairs below the foot-lock; it is not certain whether she has a star or not, but if any it is a very small one. She was seen in Martinsburg on Saturday last, and it is thought fol- lowed some person from thence. Any person bringing said Colt home, or giv- ing such information that the subscriber can get her again, shall be liberally re- warded.
CYRUS FARR. Berkeley County, 4 1-2 miles from Martinsburg, near the head of Dry-Run, February 10, 1804.
THE public are hereby cautioned against taking an assignment on a note given by the subscriber to Conrad Frye, of the town of Martinsburg, for the sum of nineteen dollars, payable the 1st of December, 1804—given for a horse purchased some time since, which said horse could be of no service to the sub- scriber, or any other person, and was known to be useless by the said Frye, when he disposed of him.
JACOB SHAFER. Berkeley County, February 10, 1804.
A MILLER WANTED. THE subscriber wishes to employ an active industrious Man without a family, who is well acquainted with the Milling Business, and can come well re- commended; to such a person liberal wages will be given by the subscriber, liv- ing in Charles-Town, Jefferson County. THOMAS BRACKENRIDGE. February 10, 1804.
Fresh Goods.
The subscriber has just received and is now opening a very handsome assortment of GOODS, Suitable for the present and approaching season, which he will sell on very mod- erate terms.
JEREMIAH EVANS. Martinsburg, February 10, 1804.
THE subscriber respectfully ac- quaints his friends and the public, that he has re-commenced the Saddlery and Harness Making Business at his place at the head of Dry-Run, half a mile from Mr. Aaron Faris' and four and an half from Martinsburg, where he will thank- fully receive any commands in the above line, which he pledges himself to execute in the best manner, at a moderate price, and on the shortest notice. PETER SNOUDEEL. February 17, 1804.
TAKE NOTICE.
ALL persons that stand indebted to the subscriber are requested to come forward and discharge their notes or accounts immediately, as it is out of his power to give longer indulgence than the first of March next.
The subscriber has now on hand A General Assortment of Dry-Goods, and Groceries,
Which will be sold on the lowest terms for CASH or COUNTRY PRODUCE. JAMES FAULKNER. Martinsburg, February 10, 1804.
FOUND trespassing on the subscri- ber's plantation, four estray HOGS, two of them spotted Barrows, and two Sows, all of them supposed to be two years old, marked with a swallow fork in each ear, and an underbit out of the left ear—Appraised to nine dollars—The owner is desired to prove property, pay charges and take them away. ZEPHANIAH BELL. Berkeley County, February 17, 1804.
FOR SALE, OR BARTER,
THAT beautiful and much admired Property on Sams Creek, Frede- rick County, Maryland, 7 miles from Liberty Town and 32 from Baltimore; a noted Stand for Store and Tavern, hav- ing the advantage of several public Roads, leading from different parts, which in- tersect near to said place; the Dwelling House is Stone, lately built and finished in the best manner, which is large and accommodious, with a Kitchen and two good Cellars; there are a new Store- House of Stone, Meat-House, Stable, &c. with other buildings that add to its accommodation.—This Property, toge- ther with a well assorted Stock of Dry Goods and Groceries, will be sold on a cre- dit of one and two years the purchaser giving bond with approved security; this Property is worthy the attention of any gentleman wishing to embark in the a- bove business; there is also a young Apple Orchard, and a few large bearing Apple Trees. For further particulars ap- ply to the subscriber living on the prem- ises.
THOMAS BURK. February 17, 1804.
FOR SALE,
A SMALL tract or parcel of LAND, situate in Berkeley County, con- taining about forty acres, whereon the Poor-House stands, adjoining the land whereon Joseph Minginna now lives, and about half a mile from the Sulphur Spring. A proportionable part of said land is cleared and under tolerable good fence, and more may be cleared, some Meadow made and more may be made, the Buildings are one Dwelling House, wherein the manager lives, the Poor- House (a large building) a Meat House and Spring House (all built with hewed logs) a Stable and Oven, a farther de- scription is thought unnecessary, it be- ing presumed no person will become a purchaser, without previously viewing the property; Cornelius Kelly, manag- er at the Poor-House will shew the land. The terms of sale may be known by ap- plying to said Kelly, or to either of the subscribers,
JOEL WARD, JOSEPH FOREMAN, EDWARD BEESON, Commissioners. December 16, 1803.
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POLITICAL SKETCHES OF EUROPE.
“I sit surveying” anxiously “The globe and its concerns.” [round “It turns submitted to my view, turns With all the generations—I behold “The tumult” and report it.— COWPER.
OF RUSSIA.
THIS extensive empire, embracing so many millions, and so many na- tions, enjoys perfect tranquility. Though the present emperor, Alexander, I. does not appear to possess the genius nor en- terprize of his ancestor, Peter the Great, he has not inherited any of the monkish brutality, nor the mad follies of his fa- ther Paul. He appears mindful of his nation's happiness; though not madly ambitious to extend its glory:—Content to behold the slow progress of his sub- jects in science, commerce and internal improvements, without any exertions of his own to accelerate them. The great- est internal effort he has lately made, has been the equipment of two vessels on voyages of discoveries.—One of these lately (Oct. 1, 1803) touched in Great Britain—She was to double Cape- Horn, coast up as far as Valparazo— steer for the Sandwich islands—proceed to Japan, where the captain, in quality of ambassador, was to establish intercourse between that country and Russia. From Japan she was to sail for Kamchatka, vi-
sit Upalechka, Kadjah and other islands in the Archipelago situated between Kamchatka and the northern extremity of our continent. She was then to re- turn to Kadjah, proceed to Canton, where the Russians have never yet been; and after visiting the Phillipines, Sumatra, &c. return by the Cape of Good Hope.
In the important contest which now engrosses all the faculties of Great Bri- tain and France, Russia has not been wholly an indifferent spectator. Imme- diately on the commencement of the pre- sent war, she interposed her mediation; for the cessation of warlike preparations; which the British minister has declared England conditionally accepted; which did not effect any pacific purpose. The following is stated as the substance of the answer of Great Britain to the Emperor's propositions, viz. “That his Britannic Majesty being ever actuated by a desire for peace, would have entertained with satisfaction the mediation of his imperial Majesty on the grounds on which it was proposed, had the conduct of France fur- nished a prospect of effectuating an accom- modation on principles of equity and ho- nor.—But the British nation having by extraordinary sacrifices placed itself in a great and imposing state of warfare his Majesty could not consistent with his dig- nity and interest relax in its vigorous prosecution until he had obtained ample security against the hostile views of France.”
Notwithstanding the ill-success of his mediation, Alexander has appeared to acquiesce in the British maritime code; and to have relinquished the principles of the famous armed neutrality of his Grand- mother. Whether this has arisen from his love of tranquility, the dread of the English naval power, (the thunder of Copenhagen not having ceased to vibrate on the ear-) or whether he is ignorant of the means to advance the commerce of his empire;—Whatever, we say, may have been the cause of the conduct, we leave to others to pronounce. We wish rather to confine ourselves to fact, than to speculation. Since the war, the En- glish have captured a number of Russi- an vessels, bound from the Black Sea, for the southern ports of France, laden with provisions; and we have not seen any remonstrance on the subject—On the contrary, the freighters of two Russian vessels, laden with hemp, and bound to France, have been cautioned to be cer- tain that the property be wholly French; and in case of capture by the English, the Emperor had determined not to in- terfere.
Between Russia and France a cloud of uncertainty has rested on all the measures recently taken. It has been confidently said, on the one hand, that Bonaparte had taken umbrage at the conduct of A- lexander, in interfering respecting the possession of Hanover; and that he had reacted towards M. Markoff, at the le- vee, the same scene exhibited to Lord Whitworth; and because the Russian ambassador had resented the treatment, he had directed him to be treated with ne- glect. On the other hand, it was said, that the Emperor's interference had miti- gated the evils of the degrading subjecti- on of Naples, Spain and Portugal; but that with respect to Hanover, Bonaparte declared he could not permit any interpo- sition to divert him from his determina- tion completely to subjugate and degrade that appendage of the British crown.
Russian commerce seems yet to be in infancy; if we may form an opinion of its extent from the entries at Constadt, (the port of Petersburg) in 1803. Of 899 vessels which entered therein, only nine were Russian.—Thus the com- merce of Russia appears to be carried on in foreign vessels; of which Great Bri- tain engrosses almost two thirds. The Russian commerce in the Black Sea how- ever is said to be more prosperous; and that the fort of Odessa increases rapidly. —The Russian fleet is formidable in point of number; but it is laid up in or- dinary.
We cannot dismiss this lengthy article, without noticing that at the date of our last European accounts, (Nov. 27, 1803) it was credibly stated, that an important change had taken place in the Russian
* The residue were 323 British, 82 American, 73 Danish, 62 of Lubeck, 59 Prussian, 46 Swedish, 4 Portuguese, 2 French, and 26 of nations not mentioned

ministry, favourable to Great Britain; that Count Woronzow, who had long represented the Imperial court, at St. James's, had been named prime Minister, and that it was expected Russia would declare war against France. We do not say, how much confidence is to be placed in this statement. The British king, in his speech of the 22d of November, was wholly silent on the subject; but Mr. Addington, in a reply to Mr. Fox, made observations which rendered it certain that some very interesting negotiations are in discussion between the two nations; which prudence prevented disclosing.
SWEDEN
Enjoys perfect tranquility, and without contending for utopian principles, pursues a steady course of gainful neutrality. She has lately renewed with Great Britain a convention predicated on the old treaty of 1661, on the subject of the rights of neutral navigation. "The general principle of this treaty is, that neutral nations shall not supply the belligerent powers with any commodity which may be construed to give advantage to any of the powers of carrying on the war in a better manner than they would be enabled to do without this supply." We have before taken notice of this treaty, which appears in direct opposition to the maxim insisted on by some politicians, that " free ships ought to make free goods ." In this measure all the Northern powers, notwithstanding the strength of their naval force if united, have found it necessary to acquiesce. On the other hand, Great Britain has stipulated to pay to Sweden a sum of money for the two Swedish convoys some time since sent in, and condemned by the British Admiralty. An important regulation of neutral navigation appears to be established, which will enable Great Britain, with her navy, to capture and confiscate, without incurring a new war, all the vessels which have been loading in the northern ports, with hemp, sail cloth, timber, tar and other naval stores, on account of France.
The French official paper has been very severe on Sweden, for this, as they phrase it, mercenary dereliction of the rights of neutrality, and " the liberty of the seas ," but we have not perceived that Sweden has paid any attention to the abuse.
A report was circulated, that an alliance was in agitation between Sweden and Denmark; to which Russia was to be invited to accede—But we have not learnt the object or necessity of the treaty.
DENMARK
Also enjoys perfect peace, and a navigation apparently more flourishing than her neighbours. The Danes appear determined to take all hazards in prosecuting their commerce with all parts of the world; and although many of their vessels, employed in contraband trade, have been captured, and condemned, they have borne the loss without a murmur. They seem content to run risks to make great gains.
Since the serious affair at Copenhagen, the Court of Denmark has not shown any open signs of hostility towards Great Britain; and have acquiesced in that maritime code which has so often excited the irascible feelings of Bonaparte. When the French, the last year, seized upon Hanover, the Danish Crown Prince assembled a considerable force in Holstein, apparently to menace the French in Hanover: But upon hearing a " big talak " as our Indians phrase it, from one of Bonaparte's aid-de-camp, His Royal Highness withdrew his troops; and nothing more has been heard of the preparation.
We meet with nothing in the interior regulation worth noting: excepting, that the privileged clergy have recently been deprived of some of their ancient privileges; which they have very quietly submitted to.
THE HANSEATIC TOWNS
Merit some attention. From their situation, and long neutrality, they have become extremely wealthy. Their riches have excited the avarice of their more powerful neighbours; and as it was known, that they were in the habit of purchasing security, they have very frequently been amerced in very heavy contributions. Hamburg has been considered the best fowl, and has been the most often plucked. Beside the millions, which the French, during the last war, drew from their coffers, she has lately been called upon for a forced loan of a very considerable sum. How large, we have not been able to ascertain:—Some accounts say two millions of livres down, two millions at a short day, and 300,000 livres per month, during the time the French continue their neighbours. Others state it at only 1,440,000 livres. As security, certain revenues
in the Duchy of Lauenbourg, or orders on Paris were offered; both of which the money-loving Hamburgers objected to. However, when Berthier, who negotiated the loan told the Senate, he knew where the money was , and shewed them his orders written with the point of the bayonet; their qualms subsided, and the money was paid.
Lubeck, it is also said, in like manner, has been assessed 40,000. sterling; and Bremen 30,000. Tonnigen has also been called upon to pay a still more considerable sum, or receive a French garrison. All these sums must be paid.—The military negotiators are very laconic in their words of command; and are used to the " quick step ." Besides, they are capital performers in a scene like this:—
Duroc —"What shall we do, if we perceive these Burghers will not yield to our demands?" Berthier —"Chop off their heads."
SHAKESPEARE.
It need not now be repeated, that the system which France has adopted for years towards the small and weak States in her vicinity, has been an organised system of plunder; and none have felt it more severely than the Northern free Cities.
The present situation of these Cities is peculiarly distressing. On the one side they are requisitioned almost to their last dollar by the French; on the other, the navigation of Hamburg and Bremen is impeded by the blockade of the Elbe and the Weser. Embden and Tonnigen, however, we believe, profit by the blockade, and merchants of the former are removing to the latter cities. It is rather singular, that the above Imperial Cities, in a state of perfect neutrality, should experience the fate of flying-fish, pursued by Dolphins and fish-hawks.
It is asserted, that the Hanseatic towns have formally claimed the protection of Russia. In any other times than these, this protection would readily be extended. Whether or not it will now be, remains to be seen. Should it be granted, it will prevent their being plundered in future.
THE GERMAN EMPIRE
Was reposing in the lap of peace; and pursuing measures to restore her finances wasted by the war. The Archduke Charles was busied in reforming the numerous army of the Empire; economising its expenses, and improving its discipline and organization. Efforts were also making to advance the maritime importance of the newly acquired territory of Venice; and the Austrian ports at the bottom of the Adriatic.—In Addison's time the Venetians boasted they could fit out thirty men of war, and an hundred galleys. The Austrian government have lately complained of the detention of imperial vessels in the Mediterranean and Archipelago; which complaints the British have attended to.
Important negotiations were said to be on the tapis between the emperors of Germany and Russia and the King of Prussia. Courts are continually passing between the Courts; and considering to what lengths the ambition of Bonaparte carries him, it behoves them to be unusually vigilant.
In the last papers we find, that the First Consul has demanded of the Duke of Brunswick certain arrears said to have been due since the seven years war. If true, this demand is but a pretext for marching a part of Mortier's army into the Dutchy.
OR PRUSSIA
The internal affairs of this Kingdom are in a very eligible state. Whilst the rest of Germany has been exhausted by war, Prussia has been filling her coffers—disciplining her armies, and advancing arts and trade. It is said, her Monarch has lately looked with a jealous eye on the movements of the French, in its vicinity, and to have strongly reinforced the cordon of troops on its frontier.
SWITZERLAND
At the last dates, was very far from being tranquil. Moody insurrection frequently uprears its crest; and it requires all the energy of the bayonet to quell it. The new order of things, imposed by Bonaparte, does not agree with the high ideas of liberty entertained by the genuine descendants of William Tell. The new organized bodies, are frequently guilty of strange measures. Lately, in the canton of Zurich, a decree passed by which the whole criminal code was suspended; and impunity thereby offered to every species of crimes.
Since French politics have become paramount in Switzerland, the native Helvettians have emigrated from a country now no longer dear to them, since it has ceased to be a land of liberty. A large colony has removed to the Crimea,
preferring the despotism of Russia, to French Republicanism. Others are seeking an asylum in the United States. To such emigrants we bid a cordial welcome. They are the true friends of Liberty with order:—The haters of misrule and democracy. We cannot, we think, better conclude this number of our labors, than with an extract from a little Poem, called the " Swiss Exile ," we have lately met with. The expectations of the emigrants are therein beautifully delineated. Oh! may they never be disappointed.
THE EXTRACT.
"Beyond the drear Atlantic deep, One gloom of comfort shines for me; There shall these bones untroubled sleep, And press the earth of liberty."
"Wide, wide the waste of waters rolls, And sad smiles the distant land, Yet there I hail congenial souls, And Freemen give the Brother's hand."
"Columbia! hear the Exile's prayer, To him thy fostering love impart; So shall he watch with patriot care, So guard thee with a filial heart."
From Washington.
Extract of a letter from a correspondent. "The president in his extreme anxiety to communicate to the House a letter from Governor Claiborne, on the subject of Louisiana, did not even stop to have it copied, but sent the original with a request that when they had done with it, they would return it. It seems to have been intended as a secret communication and so sent to the Senate, but by some mistake it was read with open doors; it was then sent to the House and read in the same public manner. The House however, have refused to publish it, I therefore send you the substance, and in many instances the expressions.—(New-Orleans.)"
"SIR—The tranquility in which I found this country is still uninterrupted. This season of festivity, and the change of Government, has given additional spirit to public amusement. If I have any political uneasiness, it arises from the great latitude of the powers with which I am vested. The anxiety attending the exercise of discretionary power, is always in a degree unpleasant."
I have found it a vain labor to attempt to renovate the old government. It has left the country in an inextricable confusion, particularly the judicial department. Many of the cases in court have been depending for twenty years; and corruption had put a seal upon them, but the introduction of American principles of jurisprudence will break the seal, as they have now become the subjects of enquiry by the correct rules of an enlightened judiciary. It was my wish that those causes should be commenced anew, but this I found impracticable, and as I am informed the written evidence appertaining to many of them cannot be obtained; and the translation of such evidence would together with the records, take years to effect.
Appeals from the governor's court formerly lay at the court of Havannah. I shall be under the necessity of deciding causes of magnitude in the last resort.—I am reluctant to arrogate to myself a power, which the most haughty of my predecessors never exercised.
I have appointed seven judges for this city, whose jurisdiction extends to causes arising in it, of the value of 3000 dollars with the right of appeal to the Governor's court if above 500 dollars.
The arrangements made by Gen. Wilkinson meet my entire approbation.
It would be expedient that provisions should be made for the government of the country: as soon as possible though I do not apprehend any public inconvenience from a short delay.
I found in the jail about 100 prisoners, some of whom had been confined from 10 to 13 years without any trial. It was my desire to set them free, but on enquiry of Mr. L'Aussat, I learned there had been an understanding respecting them with the Spanish government. I flatter myself some arrangement may be made to procure for these prisoners a general amnesty. For surely it will not be derogatory to a republican government to err on the side of mercy, and I should feel a pang if my country should be disgraced by the rattling of a single chain.
The expenses incident to the possession and temporary government of our new country, I have reason to believe will fall within the amount which had been calculated for them; and the receipt of monies will be fully adequate to their extent.
The merchants and planters in this place live in a state of ease and affluence,
but I am sorry to say they are totally destitute of information.
Such has been their mode of living, and the abject state in which their government has placed them, that they discover an aversion to public concerns. A profound ignorance pervades the whole of them. Equal rights are pleasing to every man. The trial by jury, that inestimable right enjoyed by the American people, would at present be a great inconvenience and trouble to them. At present they have not a capacity to enjoy the full effect of a free constitution. The principles of an elective government they would not understand. A representative system would only bewilder them. I would recommend the adoption of some system of education, and that schools and seminaries of learning should be established.
It will be by the dissemination of knowledge amongst them that they will be rendered capable of enjoying and exercising the valuable rights of free citizens. [New-York Herald.]
Extract of a letter from Kaskaskias. INDIANA TERRITORY, Kaskaskias, October 18, 1803. Albert Gallatin, Esq.
Dear Sir, You have no guess how the United States are imposed upon by the Spanish officers since they have heard of the cession of Louisiana. Grants are daily making for large tracts of land and dated back; some made to men who have been dead 15 or 20 years, and transferred down to the present holders. These grants are made to the Americans with a reserve of interest to the officer who makes them; within fifteen days the following places have been granted, to wit: 45 acres choice of the lead mines, 60 miles from this heretofore reserved to the crown of Spain. The iron mine on Wine-creek, with 10,000 acres around it, about 80 miles from this place, and formerly reserved by the Crown of Spain. 60,000 acres, the common touching St. Louis, heretofore given by the Crown of Spain to the inhabitants of the village. The tin mine (though of doubtful value) and 16,000 acres adjoining, and many other grants of 10, 15, 20 and 80,000 acres have been made. I could name persons as well as places.
Extract of a letter from the Mississippi Territory, dated the 8th of December.
"But gaining a knowledge of some circumstances, which, although not immediately connected with my department, I deem of high importance to my country, and therefore think it my duty to disclose them without delay."
"In consequence of information from numerous and respectable sources, I am compelled to believe that practices highly fraudulent and injurious to the United States are very prevalent in the newly acquired territory of Louisiana."
"I have no doubt of the correctness of my information, that a vast number of adventurers, many of them from this territory, are daily making extensive surveys, on the West side of the Mississippi; and Spanish officers have lately set up claims to, and are now disposing of, large tracts, some even 60 miles square, at reduced prices, in some instances not more than ten cents per acre."
"It seems some respectable citizens of this territory, who have spurned the nefarious offer, have been invited to a participation, in this harvest of iniquity; the inviters alleging that land of the first quality might be obtained for a few cents per acre; and respecting titles, as good may be had, (say they) as those by which lands are held on this side of the river: (probably antedated Spanish grants.)"
"A knowledge of former transactions in this territory, during the interval between the treaty of 1795, and evacuation by the Spanish government, will lead one to an easy solution of the mystery by which this speculation will be veiled;—the warrant of survey, the surveyor's certificate, and the final grant, will bear concurrent date, prior to the cession of Louisiana to France."
"I am told, that in most, if not in all cases, these surveyors are Spanish subjects, and their assistants and chain-carriers, Spanish soldiers, who will probably all move off with the Spanish government. I therefore apprehend that for any tribunal hereafter to discriminate between the just and the fraudulent claim will be difficult, even if oral testimony be admitted, but if to its exclusion, the Spanish record be paramount evidence, impossible."
Extract of a letter from New-Orleans, dated 29th September 1803.
"We are told that our government

is treating with Spain for the purchase of West Florida—and the Intendant here, probably foreseeing the cession, has opened a sale within these few days, for the uninhabited lands in that province; and orders of survey have I believe, been already issued for three or four hundred thousand acres. No individual thinks of purchasing less than 40 to 50,000 acres, the value of which, it is supposed, may be estimated from 12 a 25 cents per acre, to be paid by different instalments. I presume that within ten days from this time, orders of survey will be issued for every acre of land in West Florida—No lands are yet offered for sale in Louisiana, but I think it not improbable there will soon."
Note —The writer living in New-Orleans was not aware that the western part of the British provine of West Florida makes part of the territories ceded to the United States by France.
MARTINSBURG, March 2.
We are authorised to inform the Citizens of Jefferson County, that Col. ABRAHAM MORGAN, and Captain GEORGE TATE, offer themselves as Candidates at the next Election, to represent said County in the General Assembly of this State.
On Monday last a Court of inquiry was held on Joseph Coroden, charged with stealing a watch from Mr. George Wolfe of this place. The Court, after taking up considerable time in the examination of witnesses, &c. discharged the prisoner, it appearing that he had been deranged in his mental faculties for some time.
The politics of the state of New-York are at present much divided and very tumultuous. Every element of science is in agitation. The well informed and reflecting portion of the community, who heretofore have been inactive, perceiving the conflict between honor and duplicity, appear to be determined to join in the struggle in favour of the former. A coalition of this kind is all that is necessary to restore sound principles and true patriotism to their merited empire.
WASHINGTON'S BIRTH DAY.
On Wednesday the 22d of February, the Federal Republicans at the seat of the National Government, celebrated the day which gave birth to the immortal WASHINGTON.
The day was ushered in by the discharge of seventeen cannon at sun-rising. The same number were discharged at noon. At four o'clock, P. M. the company, consisting of the Judges of the Supreme Court, the Federal members of both houses of Congress, and gentlemen of the City of George-Town, Alexandria, and of several states in the Union, who were occasionally at the seat of the National Government, sat down to an elegant dinner prepared by Mr. Stelle.
Mr. Pickering, a senator from Massachusetts, acted as president; Mr. J. Lewis, a representative from Virginia, and Mr. Sands, a representative from New-York, as vice-presidents.—The Rev. Mr. Balch, of George-Town, officiated as Chaplain.—An excellent band of music, which attended and played a number of pieces selected for the occasion, gave a zest to the festival. After dinner the following toast were given:
 1 THE DAY—which cherishes affection for the memory of WASHINGTON: Our Country inherits his services—the World, his example.  2 The People of the United States. [Music, Hail Columbia.]  3 The Friends of the People—not their Flatterers. [Music, Yankee Doodle.]  4 The Legislative and Executive authorities—with constitutional powers; not more powerful than the constitution.  5 The Judiciary—as free from persecution as from patronage.  6 The Army and Navy—although few in numbers, yet prevalent in Valour.  7 To the true Seamen of the United States—Protection at sea, and Relief on shore; but not to fugitives who assume the power and abuse it.  8 A Free Press—The publication of Truth protected; not punished.  9 Honesty, Capacity and Fidelity to the Constitution—titles to Approbation, if not to Favoritism.  10 The Heroes and Statesmen of the Revolution—meritorious associates of WASHINGTON. 
WASHINGTON—He never deserted his post; animated by his example, We will never desert his Principles. [Music, Washington's Grand March. VOLUNTEERS.]
By Mr. Pickering— Religion and Morality , essential supports of a free government.
Judge Marshall—That rare Patriotism, which prefers the public interest to the public favor.
Judge Chase—The man who dares be honest in the worst of times.
Judge Cranch—The memory of Mrs. Washington, a pattern to our wives and daughters.
Mr. Campbell—JOHN ADAMS, late President of the United States, the Patriot and Statesman, will be remembered and admired, while virtue and talents are held in estimation.
Mr. Sands—Agriculture and Commerce, mutually supporting and supported.
Mr. J. Lewis—The power of impeachment; but not as a substitute for "Death or Resignation."
Mr. R. Griswold—The Tomb of Washington, let it not be profaned, by a Crocodile tear!
Mr. T. Law—Let others hail the rising Sun—we bow to that whose race is run.
Mr. R. Stockton—Our Sons and Daughters—Integrity & Talents—Beauty and the Domestic Virtues.
Mr. Livingston—The State of Delaware, first to adopt, and firm to support the Constitution.
Mr. Thatcher—National Economy, which saves by expenditure, not wastes by saving.
Mr. Wells—No pleasure to him who prefers Paine.
Mr. Griffin—Charles Cottesworth Pinckney—Talents, Virtue and Honor, will be remembered and respected.
Mr. Dayton—The last importation of pretended patriots of '76, let it be the last.
Mr. Stedman—Oppressed humanity—relieved by exports; not imports.
The day was enjoyed by all, in harmony and cheerfulness—In the evening, there was a Ball in George-Town, where Beauty and Patriotism united, and vied with each other to honor the day, and more emphatically to cherish memory, and revere the virtues of HIM, who was their FRIEND, PARENT, and BENEFACTOR.
WASHINGTON'S BIRTH DAY shall be celebrated,
"Till fix'd by Heaven's own voice, in dread behest, Regardless of the morn, the sun shall rest, Till darkness whelm the world, from pole to pole, And Heaven's eternal Orbs, forget to roll."
City of Washington, 24th Feb. 1804
We think it our duty to give the public correct information upon the subject of the disagreeable reports, concerning the Hon. John Rutledge, of South Carolina, and Dr. Horace Senter, of this town, which have been circulated here for some days past: And with this view only, we publish the following extract of a letter, written by a gentleman in South Carolina, who is very much respected there, and well-known and highly esteemed here.
[Newport Mercury.] Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Charleston, (S.C.) to his friend in Newport, dated January 14, 1804.
"Shortly after Dr. Senter sailed for Europe, Mr. Rutledge became acquainted with his having injured Mrs. R. And some days ago Dr. S. arrived here. Mr. R. was in town without knowing it, and did not know it till he learned it of me in the street. He instantly sent him a challenge; and learned from the bearer of it that the Doctor had that morning gone into the country, to visit Mrs. R. He pursued him; and seeing him in his hall, as he entered it, discharged at him a gun he travelled with, which only wounded him slightly in his hand, when he made his escape thro' a back door. It being a dark night, he got off. Mr. R. came to the city the next day, found and challenged him. He accepted the challenge, pledging his honour he would not leave the state till he had given him the desired satisfaction. That night he went in a pilot boat to Savannah, whither Mr. R. followed. They met last Tuesday in the neighbourhood of Savannah. The Doctor fired first, and Mr. R. immediately after, his (Mr. R.'s) ball passed through the bone of his antagonist's right leg, just below the knee, and lodged in his left leg. The duel was a perfectly fair one and stoped here, as the surgeon and seconds agreed the Doctor could neither sit nor stand; the wound is a dangerous one, and it is believed he must lose his right leg. This cruel business has been the means of destroying Mr. R.'s peace of mind and ruining his wife's character forever."
Letters received in town, from Savannah, of a subsequent date to that of the one above referred to, mentioned that Dr. S. after he was challenged by Mr. R. not having any particular friend in Charleston, went to Savannah for the purpose of advising with his friend there, and of procuring a second, that it was agreed between him and Mr. R. that they should fire at each other so long as they both could stand or sit; and that Dr. S.'s ball passed through Mr. R.'s coat, waistcoat and shirt, and grazed his skin, within a finger's breadth of his spine.
Jerome Buonaparte—A letter from Washington, dated the 7th ult. says, Jerome Bonaparte and lady are again at this city; they arrived four days since. The doors of Truncliff's hotel, at which they put up, are generally besieged with visitors, they make their morning visits before the persons visited are out of bed, and receive visitors in the same way.—This forms an additional inducement for many of our gentlemen who are much gratified by an opportunity of paying their respects to the lovely bride before she has left her couch. Her charms, I am told, appear in this situation to particular advantage. But that Monsieur should be in bed also, to receive his visitors, appears a circumstance as ludicrous as it is uncommon.
TAKE NOTICE.
THE subscriber begs leave to inform those who gave their notes at the sale of Andrew Bowman, deceased, that they will become due on the 1st inst. (March.)—He most earnestly requests all persons indebted to said estate to come forward on or before the 15th of March and discharge their respective accounts—All who fail to comply with this notice, may depend that the most speedy and effectual method will be resorted to in order to enforce payment—Those who have claims against said estate, are requested to exhibit them properly attested, as a final settlement of the estate is immediately intended. AMOS NICHOLS, Admr. March 2, 1804.
ONE CENT REWARD.
RAN away from the subscriber on Sunday the 18th of September last, a bound girl by the name of Ann Edings, between 15 and 16 years of age. Had on when she went away, a striped linsey short gown and petticoat, an old wool hat, &c. &c. The above reward will be paid, but no thanks given, for returning said runaway. ROBERT BUCK, sen. Berkeley County, March 2, 1804.
NOTICE.
I DO hereby forewarn all persons from renting, purchasing, or dealing in any other manner whatever, with William Smith 2nd. for a tract of Land owned by me, and on which I now live, lying on Lick Run, a drain of Sleepy Creek, as the just right and title to said Land is vested in me only. JOHN HENDERSON. Berkeley County, March 2, 1804.
NOTICE.
ALL persons are hereby cautioned from cutting wood on the subscriber's Plantation near Bath, from throwing down his fences, or committing any other unlawful depredations thereon, as he is positively determined to prosecute every person so offending in future. LEWIS W. DENT. March 2, 1804. N.B. I wish to lease the above place. L.W.D.
To the Inhabitants of Berkeley County.
FELLOW CITIZENS.
AGREEABLE to the wishes of my friends, I again offer you my services as a candidate to represent you in the General Assembly of this Commonwealth; and should I be your choice at the ensuing election, my most zealous exertions shall be dedicated to your welfare, as far as my abilities will admit. I am, respectfully, Your obedient servant, JOEL WARD. March 2, 1804.
THE Editor of this paper is authorised to inform the Citizens of Berkeley County, that Major ELISHA BOYD, of Martinsburg, and SAMUEL BOYD, Esq. of Garrards-Town, are Candidates, for representatives of this County, in the State Legislature. March 2, 1804.
To the Inhabitants of Berkeley County.
FELLOW CITIZENS, AGREEABLE to the request of a number of my friends, I offer myself as a candidate at the next election, to represent you in the General Assembly of this Commonwealth; and am, with due regard to your interests, Your most obedient servant, MATTHEW RANSONE. March 2, 1804.
THIS day is dissolved, by mutual consent, the co-partnership of Joseph Miller and Alexander Miller, who have for some time been trading, &c. under the firm of Joseph & Alexander Miller—All persons indebted to them are requested to come forward immediately and pay off their respective balances to Alexander Miller, who is fully authorised to receive all debts due the concern; likewise, to settle and pay any debts due by them. Those who fail to comply with this notice, may expect to be dealt with as the law directs. JOSEPH MILLER, ALEXANDER MILLER. March 1, 1804.
SIX CENTS REWARD.
RAN away from the subscriber, on the 22nd of February last, an apprentice boy named John M'Ever.—He is about 19 years of age, and took with him a variety of clothing.—The above reward will be paid, but no thanks given, for returning said apprentice. HENRY BISHOP. Middletown, March 2, 1804.
February Court, 1804. JOHN HUNTER, Complainant. AGAINST WILLIAM HYLTON, Defendant. In CHANCERY.
THIS day came the Complainant by his Counsel, and it appearing to the Court that the defendant is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth it is ordered that the defendant do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in May next, to answer the complainant's bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer and continued for two months successively, and also be posted up for two months successively at the door of the Court House of this County. A Copy. Attest, DAVID HUNTER, c.b.c.
February Court, 1804. ROBERT T. HOOE, Complainant, AGAINST WILLIAM HYLTON, Defendant. In CHANCERY.
THIS day came the Complainant by his Counsel, and it appearing to the Court that the defendant is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth, it is ordered that the defendant do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in May next, to answer the complainant's bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer and continued for two months successively, and also be posted up for two months successively at the door of the Court House of this County. A Copy. Attest, DAVID HUNTER, c.b.c.
February Court, 1804. Philip Stout, Complainant, AGAINST George Hoffman, Defendant. In CHANCERY.
THIS day came the Complainant by his Counsel, and it appearing to the Court that the Defendant, George Hoffman, is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth, it is ordered that the Defendant do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in May next, to answer the Complainant's bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer, and also be posted up for two months successively at the door of the Court House of this County. A Copy. Attest, DAVID HUNTER, c.b.c.

TAKE NOTICE.
ALL those who purchased property at the sale of the effects belonging to the Estate of Mr. Joseph Park, dec'd, will please take notice that their respective Obligations were due on the 19th of January last, and if not discharged on or before the first day of May next, will be put into the hands of an Attorney for collection.—All those who have claims against said estate are desired to bring them in immediately for payment to
WILLIAM WILSON, acting Adm. for the Estate of Joseph Park, dec'd. Garrard's-Town, Berkeley County, February 24, 1804. } [10w.]
NOTICE TO FARMERS.
I WISH to purchase this spring One Hundred Cords of BARK, for which I will give the following prices, for Chestnut-Oak, four and an half dollars, for White and Spanish-Oak, twenty five shillings, and for Black-Oak two and an half dollars per Cord.
I have Three small Places, in the country, and a Ten Acre Out Lot, adjoining Martinsburg, that I will exchange for Property well situated in Town.
For Rent, my Brick-House, &c. on Water-Street, possession can be had in April.—A Horse For Sale.
JOHN O'FERRALL. Martinsburg, February 24, 1804.
LAND FOR SALE.
LYING and being in Hampshire County, state of Virginia, on Little Capean Creek, so near the mouth thereof that the back water of Potomak river, when high, extends to the lower end of it; about six hundred acres are expected to be included in one deed by re-survey, on which premises are about 100 acres cleared, part of it under good fence, a well-calculated GRIST and SAW MILL, the Grist Mill calculated for two pair of stones, one pair works at present; a new Dwelling House 20 by 24 feet, 3 stories high, with a very roomy garret, which may be made a 4th story, three fire places in one end, one above the other, the two lower stories nearly finished, so as to live in; There are some other convenient buildings, with two other separate improvements, and two young bearing Apple Orchards. Said Land may be so divided as to suit three or four families, as it lies in a kind of an oblong. The subscriber will dispose of the whole or a part of the above property on reasonable terms. It may be seen and the price known by applying on the premises to
JOHN STOKER, sen. February 24, 1804.
FOUND trespassing on the subscriber's plantation near Martinsburg, an Estray white RAM, his right ear cropped, and a slit in the under part of the left ear, his horns are sawed off within about four inches of his head. The owner is requested to prove property, pay charges and take him away.
PETER PISLE. Berkeley County, February 24, 1804.
At a Meeting of the President and Directors of the Potomac Company held in George-Town, on the 4th day of February, 1804,
RESOLVED , that a premium of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS will be paid by the President and Directors of the Potomac Company, to such person as shall, in their judgment, during the present year, bring down the River Potomac the Boat, on an improved construction, best calculated for interior navigation, the conveyance of produce, &c. &c.
In adjusting the premium, the following considerations will govern, viz.—The safety of the Cargo—The gunwale not to be less than six inches above water when fully loaded—the burthen of the Vessel, which shall not be less than One Hundred Barrels of FLOUR—the least draught of water, the beam on the fork not exceeding eight feet, and the strength and workmanship of the boat, and its capability of ascending the stream.
And also a premium of FIFTY DOLLARS will be paid by the President and Directors, to such person, as shall, during the present year, bring down the boat, exhibiting the cheapest effectual covering, to secure the Cargo from the weather, and also the best means and devices for keeping the Cargo clean, and free from damage by water.
Persons who wish to be considered candidates for either of these premiums, will shew their boats, when at George-Town, to Mr. Joseph Carleton, Treasurer, of said company, who will notify the Directors thereof.
FOR SALE OR RENT,
THE House and Lot at present in the occupancy of James Curry, in the Main Street, Martinsburg, next the Printing-Office of J. Alburtis.—This Property consists of a convenient Dwelling House, a very commodious Stable, Granary, Kitchen, &c.—The Lot fronting on the Main Street half a lot and extending back the length of two lots, affords an excellent Garden—It has for a number of years been occupied as a Store or Tavern, and both from site and accommodations is well calculated for any kind of public business. Possession may be had the first of April next. For terms apply to
JAMES ANDERSON. Martinsburg, February 24, 1804.
NOTICE.
ALL persons who stand indebted to the subscriber by Bond, Note, or open Account, are desired to come forward and discharge the same before the first day of April next, as no longer indulgence can or will be given.
EDWARD M'CORMICK. Charles-Town, Jefferson County, February 24, 1804. }
A Valuable Tract of LAND For Sale.
TO be sold the plantation whereon I now live, containing 462 acres, lying and being in the County of Jefferson, State of Virginia, within 3 miles of Shepherd's-Town, 1 from Potomack River, 75 from Baltimore, 60 from the Federal City, and 70 from Alexandria, (produce may be taken down by water to either of the latter places.) There are on the premises 3 good Dwelling Houses and a very large square log Barn, 2 never failing Springs, with a good stone Spring House. Near one half of this Land is cleared, the other half clothed with very valuable Timber; there are 3 valuable Apple Orchards, 12 acres of Timothy Meadow, and more may easily be made; the soil is equal if not preferable to any in Jefferson County.
Also another Tract of first rate Land, containing 176 1-2 acres, adjoining the aforesaid tract; on this tract are a good House and Barn, a never failing Well near the house and a good young Apple Orchard; about one half of this tract is cleared, the other half clothed with excellent Timber; the whole can be easily divided into 3 or 4 Tenements.
The Terms will be made known by the proprietor living on the Land.
JOHN STIPP, sen. Jefferson County, December 16, 1803.
NOTICE.
WHEREAS, about the 31st day of January last, I executed a Note to John Folk, for the sum of eighty dollars, payable in eight months after the date thereof, for a mare purchased by me from said Folk, and having since discovered that I was imposed upon by said Folk in the purchase of said mare, she being blind or nearly so at the time. I therefore hereby notify the public, in order to prevent any person taking an assignment on said note, and that I am determined not to pay the same unless compelled to do so by law.
MICHAEL FISER. Shepherd's-Town, February 10, 1804.
The Subscribers have just received a general assortment of CASTINGS, of the best quality. THOMAS SMITH, & Co. November 25, 1803.
FIFTEEN DOLLARS-REWARD.
STOLEN on Sunday night the 29th of January last, from the White House, on the main road leading from Winchester to Charles-Town, Jefferson County, Virginia, 16 miles from the former and 6 from the latter, a BAY HORSE, nearly 16 hands high, but low in flesh, 4 years old the last of May next, switch tail, not shod, has no perceivable flesh mark, only a feather on each hip about 3 inches long, and a black streak down his back but not very plain any further than his rump. Whoever returns the Thief and Horse to the subscriber, at the White House, shall have the above reward if taken within the county, and if out of it 20 dollars, or 5 dollars for the Horse only.
GEORGE SMITH. February 10, 1804.
THE subscriber has just added to his former stock, a considerable quantity of
Dry Goods & Groceries,
Which form a very complete Assortment.
He requests all persons indebted to him by Bond or Note to make immediate payment.—Those who have open Accounts with him will please come forward and close them.—He will take Merchantable Wheat, Rye or Corn, and allow the highest price for all debts due.
WILLIAM RIDDLE. Martinsburg, February 3, 1804.
FARMERS ATTEND.
MANY of you having very frequently applied to the subscriber (he being in the habit of trading to the Northward) to bring a covering horse of the Eusopus breed, which you so much (and not without just cause) admire, he therefore being induced from interest, as well as having a natural disposition to accommodate, has procured one of that stock, which he flatters himself will please.
This noble Horse, called EUSOPUS BALL,
Will stand the ensuing season at the subscriber's stable in Martinsburg, at the moderate price of three dollars and a bushel of oats the season, the oats to be brought with the mare, five dollars for insurance, and one dollar cash the single leap. The season to begin the first day of April and end the middle of July.—Credit will be given for the money until the 1st of April 1805.
Eusopus Ball is a handsome dark bay, ten years old this spring, he is sixteen and an half hands high, with bone and body in proportion, and is as well calculated for the draft as any horse in the state of Virginia. The public will please to excuse me for omitting his pedigree, as I conceive it unnecessary, relying on their sufficient knowledge and acquaintance with the breed and services of those valuable kind of horses—without this, his form alone, will be sufficient to recommend him.
WILLIAM MACKEY, jun. February 3, 1804. [t.f.]
TAKE NOTICE.
THE subscriber, having pressing calls for Money, earnestly solicits all persons indebted to him, to come forward immediately and discharge whatever may be due.—When his customers take into consideration the length of time many of them have been indebted, and the use he constantly has for Cash, to meet the claims on him, to answer the calls of his family, as well as to keep up the Assortment of articles necessary in his practice, he doubts not but they will cheerfully pay up what may be due. Persons failing to comply with this notice need expect no longer indulgence, as he is positively determined to make the most speedy collection.
He wishes to take an APPRENTICE a young man from 14 to 16 years of age, of unexceptionable character and who can come well recommended.
N. B. He continues to give a credit of from 6 to 12 months to good persons, for his attendance in the practice of Physic, &c. Articles in the Apothecaries line must be paid for when delivered.
JACOB P. HARRIS. Martinsburg, February 3, 1804.
TO BE SOLD.
A VALUABLE BODY OF LAND, situate in Berkeley County, Virginia, near Mill-Creek, containing 500 acres. This Land is divided into three Tenements, with a good Barn and convenient Dwelling House, an excellent apple Orchard of about 500 bearing trees, with a number of peach and cherry trees on each place—About 50 or 60 acres of Meadow is made, which is nearly equally apportioned between the different places, and a considerable quantity more may be made with but little trouble.—About one half of the Land is cleared, enclosed with good fence, and in excellent farming condition; the other half is cloth'd with good timber, such as white and black Oak, Hickory, &c. There are four springs of good Water on this Land, three of which are so situated as to be convenient to each of the different houses. The Property may be seen and the terms known on application to the subscriber, living on the premises.
An indisputable title, free from incumbrance, will be given. JONATHAN GARRARD. February 3, 1804.
Farmers and Merchants, Take Notice,
THAT the subscriber has got Table's MILL on Opequan, (between three and four miles from Martinsburg) in complete order for the reception and manufacture of Grain; and that for every hundred bushels of clean merchantable Wheat, weighing 60 pound per bushel, brought to said Mill, he will deliver 21 barrels of Superfine Flour, and will be responsible for the inspection in any market in the United States.
He will give the highest price in Cash, for Wheat, Rye and Corn.
LEONARD CROW. December 30, 1803. 6m.
NOTICE.
THERE being a very great probability of the negroes purchased by me on the 30th of September last, at the widow Edelen's sale, being free, I therefore take this method of informing the public, that I am determined not to pay the note given for those negroes, until a final adjustment of the business takes place, and a clear and indisputable title is given me.
HUGH V. PATTERSON. December 9, 1803.
November Court, 1802. BERKELEY COUNTY, ss. William Stiles, Complainant, AGAINST John Fleece and Mary his Wife, Defendants. In CHANCERY.
THIS day came the Complainant by his Counsel, and it appearing to the Court that the defendants are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth, it is ordered that the defendants do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in April next, to answer the complainant's bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer and continued for two months successively, and also be posted up for two months successively at the door of the Court House of this County.
A Copy. Attest, DAVID HUNTER, c.b.g.
TO BE RENTED,
And possession given the first day of April next. THAT well-situated stand for a Public House, at present occupied as such by Capt. John Robinson, in the Main street Martinsburg.—This property consists of a large and convenient House, neatly finished, with a fine cool cellar, a convenient Kitchen with a room adjoining suitable for the family—also a large Stable, Smoke-House, Ice-House, &c. This property is well calculated for any kind of public business, both as to improvements and situation. The terms may be known by applying to Mr. John O'Ferrall in Martinsburg, or to the subscriber at Mill-Creek.
IGNATIUS O'FERRALL. January 27, 1804.
J. ALBURTIS, Has just received from R. Lee, & Co. NEW-YORK,
A very large and general supply of their much-approved of PATENT
MEDICINES,
Which will be constantly kept for sale at his Printing-Office. February 8, 1804.
CASH
Given for clean Linen and Cotton
RAGS,
At the Office of the INTELLIGENCER.
MARTINSBURG, Berkeley County, Virginia; Printed and published by JOHN ALBURTIS.
TERMS OF THE INTELLIGENCER.
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