Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer (Martinsburg, Va.), 1804-12-14 00:00:00

Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer.
[No. 30 of VOLUME VI.]
FRIDAY, December 14, 1804.
[WHOLE No. 289.]
Public Sale.
PURSUANT to a decree of the Court of Berkeley County, the subscribers will expose to public sale, for ready money, on the 24th day of December next, being the first day of Berkeley Court, at the Court-House door in Martinsburg, a LOT OF GROUND with the improvements thereon, situate in the town of Martinsburg on King street, and known in the plan of said town by Lot No. 193, late the property of George Tilley, dec'd. This property will be sold subject to the right of Dower of the Widow of said Tilley.
William Riddle, } Commissioners. Ephraim Gaither, } Edward Beeson, }
November 30, 1804.
Public Sale.
PURSUANT to a decree of the County Court of Berkeley, in Chancery, in the case of David Dawson versus Daniel Royer, the subscribers will on Monday the 31st day of December next, on the premises, proceed to sell at public auction to the highest bidder for ready money,
A Tract of Land,
lying in the County of Berkeley, on Sleepy Creek, containing two hundred and sixty seven acres, more or less, with all and singular its appurtenances, consisting among other things of a valuable Saw-Mill and Grist-Mill.
The sale will commence at 12 o'clock.
Valentine Dyke, } Commissioners. Wm. Alexander, } Phil: C: Pendleton, }
November 30, 1804.
Will be Sold,
At public vendue, on Monday the 31st December next, at the place whereon William Gorrell, dec'd, lately lived, on Opeckon creek, about three miles from Martinsburg,
ONE Negro Woman, Horses, Cows, Sheep and Hogs, Farming Utensils of every description, and a very great variety of Household and Kitchen Furniture, Hay, Wheat, Rye, Corn and Oats and Grain in the ground, with many other articles too numerous to mention. Twelve months credit will be given, the purchaser to give bond with approved security. The sale will begin at ten o'clock, and continue from day to day until all is sold.
Abraham Gorrell, } Executors. Joseph Gorrell, }
November 30, 1804.
Will be Sold,
At public vendue, on Friday the 14th day of December next, at the subscriber's Mill on Tuscarora creek, one mile from Martinsburg,
A NEGRO WOMAN about 25 years of age, who is well acquainted with house and out-work, and her daughter, a smart Girl of five years old, and a number of other articles. The terms will be made known on the day of sale. The sale will begin at 9 o'clock.
Hugh V. Patterson.
November 30, 1804.
The last Notice
IS hereby given to those persons indebted to the estate of Joseph Park, deceased, that if their several accounts and obligations are not paid up by the 15th of March next, they will be put into the hands of an Attorney for collection, without respect to persons—and all those who have any demands against the estate, are requested to bring them in for payment to
WILLIAM WILSON,
Acting Administrator.
Prospect-Hill, November 30, 1804.
Meminger & Cooper
Have received from Philadelphia their supply of
Fall Goods,
which added to those they had on hand, makes a handsome assortment.—They keep LIQUORS of the first quality—
Port, } Jamaica Spirits, Sherry, } French Brandy, Lisboa & } Peach Brandy, Malaga } Common Rum & Rye Whiskey.
Pine-Grove Ten plate STOVES—AND IRONS—KETTLES—POTS, OVENS—GRIDDLES, TEA KETTLES—SKILLETS and WAGGON BOXES.—The known superiority of these Castings, must induce those wishing to purchase, to give them a preference.—SHEET-IRON for Stove-pipes and doors.
Also, an assortment of best TEAS—
Hyson, Young-Hyson, Hyson-Skin, Imperial and Bohea,
all of which they offer for sale for Cash, or Grain of any description.—Cash paid for Wheat or Rye delivered at Flagg's, Beeson's, Christy's or Hess's Mills.
Martinsburg, November 16, 1804.
The subscriber has just received in addition to his former stock of Fresh Goods, a large and extensive assortment of FALL and WINTER GOODS,
All of which will be sold on the lowest terms possible for Cash; or on a liberal credit, to such of his customers, who have, or will, pay off their former accounts.
JAMES FAULKNER.
Martinsburg, November 16, 1804.
Dr. J. P. Harris
Has just received, in addition to a very large and extensive assortment of
Drugs, Medicine, & Paints,
a considerable quantity of West-India Fruit, such as ORANGES, LEMONS and RAISONS, and Confection of almost every kind.
He has also on hand a quantity of the best PERUVIAN BARK.
He earnestly requests all who are indebted to him, to come forward and discharge their accounts. Those who fail to do so, by the 1st of January next, need expect no further indulgence.
An Overseer.
THE subscriber wishes to engage as an Overseer, a sober, active industrious man, who has been accustomed to the business, and can come properly recommended.—He has a Tenement to let of about 150 acres of the first quality of lime-stone land.
RAWLEIGH COLSTON.
November 23, 1804.
INFORMATION WANTED.
IF a certain Robert Gordon, son to a Thomas Gordon of Carnstrow, county of Antrim, Ireland, who some time ago immigrated to this country, or his legal representatives, will call on the subscriber in this town, he or they will be informed of an estate in Ireland, of one thousand pounds sterling per annum, to which he or his heirs are entitled on the death of a Mr. John Gordon, who is lately deceased.
HUGH KENNEDY.
Hager's-town, Maryland, Nov. 23.
PRINTING.
In all its variety, executed at this Office with correctness and expedition.
FOR SALE,
A TRACT of 207 acres of good lime stone Land, lying 6 miles from Shepherd Town, on the main road leading from thence to Charles Town, Jefferson County 150 acres of which are cleared, and a proportionable quantity of Meadow Land, well enclosed and in good farming condition. There are 4 good springs on the land a good bearing Apple Orchard—and some other fruit Trees. Two convenient dwelling houses, barn and other out buildings. For terms apply to the subscriber living on the premises.
MASON BENNET.
October 26th, 1804.
LANDS FOR SALE.
THE subscriber wishes to sell the Plantation whereon he now lives, situate on Back Creek, Berkeley County, 7 miles from Martinsburg and 15 from Bath, containing 333 acres of good strong Lime-stone Land, well watered, with at least 7 springs—150 acres are cleared and well enclosed, 8 acres of Meadow are made, and more Meadow land; the remainder of the tract is well covered with fine timber.—On the premises are a convenient Dwelling House, newly finished, Kitchen, a large Barn, Distillery, Pulling Mill, and some out houses, with a number of Fruit trees.—There is a good mill-seat, with a sufficiency of water, on this tract.
He will also sell one other tract of Land, situate on the river Potomac, near Richardson's Ferry, containing 102 acres, 40 of which are cleared, the greater part river bottom, the remainder of the Land is well timbered, and has a large sugar-camp on it—a small House is now built, and logs ready for raising a larger one. For terms apply to the subscriber.
WILLIAM SNODGRASS.
Back Creek, June 22, 1804.
NOTICE.
BY virtue of a Deed of trust, to us executed by Matthew Whiting, we shall proceed to sell at public Auction at the mansion house of the late William Henshaw, deced'd, on Saturday the 15th day of January next, for cash, one Negro boy named Prince, the property of said Whiting. Downtendance will be given by
Adam S. Henshaw.
Washington Henshaw,
Berkeley County, Nov. 9th 1804.
TAKEN up trespassing on the subscriber's plantation, a stray Boar, of a white colour, supposed to be about nine months old when taken up, has no crop or other mark—appraised to four dollars. The owner is requested to prove property pay charges and take him away.
JOHN VAN METRE.
Berkeley County, November 30, 1804.
LONDON, September 20.
GENERAL MOREAU.
A gentlemen who, with his three sisters, were in Prison at Paris, in consequence of their intimacy with General Moreau and his family, and who, on their being released, immediately fled to England, has favoured us with the following curious and interesting particulars relative to the pretended conspiracy.
When Moreau and Pichegru were first separately confined in the temple, it was the intention of the usurper to destroy them privately in prison; but first it was thought advisable to sound the temper of the people and the army, and it was considered the safer plan to begin with Pichegru. In pursuance of this, a report was circulated that he had poisoned himself the night before. As this report produced little more than a subject of regret to some, and conversation and suspicion to all, the measure was decidedly adopted, and four Mamalukes were dispatched on the same night, who strangled the General with a stick, in the manner already described.
The murder of Moreau, however,
required a greater degree of caution, and the agents of government began by spreading a rumour that the general was attacked by a violent and dangerous purging which was likely to prove fatal to him. This occasioned a very strong sensation among the military, and people of all descriptions; but that was not sufficient to put an end to the project, and the next day it was reported that he died of the complaint in the morning. It was then indeed, the government had good reason for alarm.
A violent agitation was seen to prevail in all the streets and public places; the consternation became general; the soldiers began to assemble and deliberate in arms, and letters were written to communicate the intelligence to the different armies: when the whole was appeased by proclamation being made that the report of General Moreau's death was false, and that he was still alive, and in good health.
While the general and others were on their trial, the court was open to all persons who were inclined to resort there; but no person was allowed to take notes, but those professionally engaged in the defence or prosecution; & those who were present expressed their astonishment at the manner in which the account of the proceedings was garbled, mutilated, and distorted in the Moniteur , so as to be directly the reverse of the facts.
Moreau's advocate afterwards annexed a faithful report of the trial, &c. to a life of Moreau, from his leaving college to his imprisonment in the Temple written by himself. The price fixed upon was 12 livres; but on the morning appointed for the publication, the eagerness of the people to see it advanced the price as high as six Louis each impression. All however, were disappointed; for as soon as the work was ready, the police rushed in, and carried away the whole publication and manuscripts, so effectually, that it is not supposed that more than two or three could have possibly escaped them.
During the process of the general's trial, Madame Moreau secretly formed the resolution of appealing to the mercy of the usurper, and with that design repaired to the Thuilleries, where she waited for two or three hours in the antichamber, without being able to gain any access to the tyrant. At last having caught the eye of the Empress, she latter asked what was the purport of her visit? Madame Moreau replied, "that she meant to implore the mercy of his majesty, in favour of her husband whom she tenderly loved, and for whose life she trembled, though she knew him to be innocent; and that she hoped his majesty could not but be touched by the intreaties of a fond wife, who had already borne the general one infant and was pregnant with another."
The empress regretted her inability to second her application, as she was convinced that any step that could be taken would tend more to irritate than to appease his majesty.
General Moreau was shocked when he heard of this application, and declared, that there was nothing in all these circumstances which grieved him so much as that his wife could have so mean an opinion of him, as to suppose that he would condescend to owe his life to so vile a tyrant. It is therefore totally false that the general wrote that crying letter to Bonaparte, which appeared in the French papers; so far from it, as soon as it was shown him, he wrote a direct contradiction to the libel, but could not find a printer in France who would dare to print it for him.
General Moreau never wrote any letter to Bonaparte on the subject, but one which was after his sentence, and which was to the following effect, according to the best recollection of our informant, who read it in the manuscript before it was sent off:—
"You are well convinced that I am esteemed and beloved by the French people and the armies, because my conduct thro' life has uniformly deserved it of them.—With that conviction on your mind, tyrant as you are, you know you dare not openly destroy me, because you dread the vengeance that would be taken for my blood—You are

so well know, that, while I live in France, whether in prison or out of it, I shall ever be to you an object of terror and suspicion and perhaps sometimes the occasion of discontents and disturbances. Therefore, if it relieves you equally from all apprehension on my account, and answers your purpose of getting rid of me, as well as my imprisonment would do, I am desirous of retiring to America, to reside there in future, on my wife's property. The orders you may give will be sufficient to inform me of your answer."
This was the only application made by Moreau himself, and though it was complied with by the Corsican, who was glad to get him away at any rate, yet it is feared that his seeming clemency will be no more than a short respite for the brave and illustrious victim of this tyrant's suspicions—for, ever since he quitted the Temple, he is constantly subject to violent vomitings, strainings and various other complaints in the stomach, which are supposed to be occasioned by some slow poison administered to him towards the close of his confinement, which, should it turn out to be incurable, must render the few days he has to number extremely miserable.
While the celebrated and gallant Georges was on his trial, the accuser asked him "What have you done with the portraits you had of the late king and queen? The other, looking at him for a moment with a strong expression of the utmost contempt, abhorrence and indignation, exclaimed, "villain! (scelerat) what have you done with the originals?" The public accuser was a fellow of the name of Thuriot, who had been very active and instrumental in promoting the murder of the king, and was one of the judges or jury on the trial of the queen and the unfortunate princes Elizabeth. By the Parisians, whose opinions have of late taken a very different turn from what they had in the year 1793, he is better known by the name of Tue-Roi. (King-Killer.) Georges then poured a volley of curses and execrations on them all, praying that they might themselves meet with the same miserable end they inflicted upon others, and be forwarded to their destination in hell sooner than they expected. After this he listened to the remainder of the proceedings with the same indifference and sang froid with which he met his fate in a manner which created a respect for him even in the minds of those who were adverse to his principles and his conduct.
LATE AND IMPORTANT.
Tripoli Bombarded.
Extract of a letter from Lieut. Stewart, on board the United States armed brig Syren, before Tripoli.
Syren, off Tripoli, August 9.
The scene of combat commenced the 3rd instant, when the weather became favourable for our operations, and accordingly at two o'clock, P. M. the signal was made to prepare for battle; at three o'clock we got within gun shot of the batteries and cast off the gun boats and bomb ketches. They advanced in a line ahead, led on by Capt. S. Decatur, and covered by the Constitution, the brigs and schooners. The enemy had seventeen gun boats moored in a line in front of their batteries, also a brig of 16, and a schooner of 10 guns, to aid the cover of their boats. The moments were anxious as we advanced—A discharge of shells from the bomb boats induced the enemy to open their fire, which was heavy and incessant, yet our brave fellows advanced with all possible intrepidity through a shower of grape shot; when our gun boats got within twenty yards of the enemy they discharged their great guns loaded with forty pounds of musket balls, this was followed by a volley of musketry, which obliged five of the gun boats composing the enemies right wing to cut their cables and retreat—our boats then bore up for those to leeward. Captain Decatur boarded and carried the first boat, Lieutenant Trip boarded and carried the second, and Lieutenant JAMES DECATUR, in the act of carrying the third, was killed. Captain Decatur continued down their line, and carried the third, all of which were safely brought off.—The attack continued one and an half hours, the Turks were driven out of fort Francois, and must have suffered much from our fire in the town as well as in their batteries. The reason the enemies fire did us so little damage was on account of its being so badly directed.
The three gun boats taken are excellent, two of them carry a 26 pounder, each of brass, and the other an 18 pounder.—Lieutenant Trip who carried the second boat, received eleven sabre wounds, but none of them dangerous, and he is likely to do well. On the 5th we had the captured boats rigged and should have returned to the attack, but a small French privateer finding her birth too warm in the harbour came out, by her we learned that the enemy had one gun boat sunk, another lost two-thirds of her crew, and all the rest very much shattered; they also informed us that they were employed all night in repairing their damages. The platforms in their batteries were torn up and our unfortunate countrymen were employed to repair them.
The commodore sent him back with the wounded, and the next day he returned with a letter from the French consul bearing strong marks of a pacific disposition; however, the commodore determined to attack them next day to the westward, accordingly on the 7th at 8 A. M. the signal was made to advance in two lines and attack the batteries, the morning was calm and warm, which prevented our getting in until 12 o'clock, when they opened their fire from their batteries, and in their confusion fired at least 50 guns without ball.—The bomb boats got their position at half past 12, and anchored; the gun boats got within Point Blank range, and in a little time dismounted two guns in the western battery, and drove out the enemy; a shell was thrown into the battery Francois, and burst, which silenced their fire for nearly half an hour. At 1 P. M. the quarter deck of gun boat No. 9 blew up, by which event we have to lament the loss of Lieut. JAMES CALDWELL, commander, and Mr. DORSEY, a promising young officer, and eight of her crew. Mr. Spence, (who was spunging the gun) with some others, escaped unhurt; they had nearly completed the bearing of the gun to fire when they found the boat sinking and the brave surviving few gave three cheers as they went down, at which time we lay two hundred yards from them and our boats were immediately despatched and picked them up. This caused a small cessation of our fire, but was only momentary, and was renewed with redoubled vigor, and seemed to say, we will revenge our brave companions. At 5 o'clock the signal of recall was made and we ceased.
We, as in the other affair, have suffered nothing like what might be calculated on, owing to their bad management, we have lost on this occasion 10 men 2 officers, and some wounded. It is not certain whether No. 9 blew up, by accident or by a red hot shot—that it was caused by a shot we have the observation of one of the men saved, who says he felt the shot strike her, but before he could communicate the circumstance she blew up! The frigate John Adams joined this day, August 9—By her I received yours of the 26th of May and 14th of June, for which I thank you.—August 15, from the same. I wrote you a long letter, on 9th, informing you of our operations off this coast, since when, nothing has occurred. The Bashaw in his communication has offered peace to us and the delivery of Prisoners for 150,000 dollars; 100,000 I believe has been offered; but the Bashaw has declared he will suffer himself to be buried in the ruins of his castle, or drove into the country, rather than take less than 150,000. Therefore we are preparing for another attack this day, the weather is favourable.
I send inclosed a copy of the commodore's thanks to the squadron, for their conduct on the third instant.
* This did not come to hand.
Extract of a letter from Lieut. Stewart, commander of the United States brig Syren, off Tripoli, dated August 10, 1804.
I received your favour by the frigate John Adams, which arrived here Yesterday.
The wants of the captives at Tripoli have been liberally supplied by commodore Preble, who not long since sent them a vessel, with clothing and a variety of other articles all of which they have received, and say, they are amply supplied. Their situation has been comfortable, as much so as captivity will admit of. We have had two actions with the enemy, on the 3rd instant they lost three of their gun boats, captured by ours under their battery, and they sustained considerable loss in men. On the 7th, we bombarded the town for about 5 hours, when they must have
sustained great damage. Our loss in both was trifling, considering what we had to contend with. But I am sorry to inform you of the loss of Lieut. Caldwell, a brave and excellent officer, who on the 7th was blown up in his gun boat. The favourable effect these two actions have had upon the enemy is very visible, and as a communication is to take place to-morrow, there is great hope that Peace will be the consequence—When our unfortunate countrymen will be restored to liberty."
CONGRESS of the U. STATES.
HOUSE of REPRESENTATIVES.
November 30.
Dr. Leib presented a petition and remonstrance from a number of the citizens of Washington county state of Pennsylvania, against the election of John Hoge, recently returned as a member to this House. Referred to a committee of Elections.
A message from the president of the United States, covering the treaties with the Delaware and Pehankishaw Indians, recommending provisions to be made by law for carrying the same into execution.
Referred to the committee of Ways and Means.
A letter from the Rev. Mr. Parkinson to the speaker, declining to accept the office of Chaplain to the House was read and laid on the table.
Mr. Nicholson from the committee on that subject reported a new bill, for preserving peace in the ports and harbours in the United States, and waters under their jurisdiction. Referred to a committee of the whole on Monday next, and in the mean time ordered to be printed.
On motion of Mr. Claiborne the House proceeded to ballot for a Chaplain in lieu of Mr. Parkinson resigned; and the Rev. Mr. J. Lawrie was elected.
December 3.
Mr. Nicholson presented a memorial from the inhabitants of Louisiana, said to be signed by 2000 heads of families, which takes a view of the laws of the United States for their territorial Government. He observed that the three Gentlemen appointed from that country had requested him to state that the copy which appeared in our papers in the course of the last summer was by no means authentic, many expressions as well as ideas in that do not appear in this, and there are expressions and ideas used in this that are not to be found in that. The translation that accompanies the French original though correct, may contain expressions that the House will have to pardon ascribing them to the feelings of inhabitants so peculiarly situated, and not to any want of respect for the Government of the Union; they laboured under an idea that their morals, manners and customs had been misunderstood, and consequently complained of, and that the law of last session was passed by Congress under those mistaken impressions. They therefore pray an alteration of the law so far as to allow them to be their own legislators, not dividing the territory into two Governments, and not prohibiting the importation of Slaves.
Mr. Nicholson moved, after the memorial was read, to refer it to the committee appointed on that part of the President's speech which relates to the amelioration of the Government of Louisiana, and it was referred accordingly.
On motion of Mr. J. Randolph the house resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the report of the select committee on the impeachment of Samuel Chase, an associate judge of the supreme court of the United States.
Gen. Varnum in the chair.
The committee agreed to the eight articles with a small amendment to the 1st. and another to the 4th.
They reported the same and the house adjourned.
December 4.
Mr. Crowninshield reported from the committee of commerce and manufactures on the petition of the Library Company of Philadelphia, and the Trustees of Princeton College for the remission of duties on certain books imported—That they have leave to withdraw their respective petitions.—And on motion the house agreed to the report.
The house then resumed the unfinished business of Yesterday, in relation to the impeachment of judge Chase.
They refused to concur in the amendments made yesterday in committee of the whole—so that the articles remained in the same form as reported by the select committee.
The Report was taken up article by article.
Mr. Nicholson called the yeas, and nays, and was supported by the constitutional number.
The question on agreeing to the first article was accordingly taken by the yeas and nays, and there appeared to be eighty three in the affirmative, and thirty four in the negative.
The second article was also agreed to, yeas 83, nays 35.
The third article was agreed to, there being yeas 84 nays 34.
The fourth article being under consideration, Mr. Elmer moved to amend the same by striking out the 3d and 4th sections thereof.
The amendment was not carried.
On the question to agree to the fourth article Mr. Lyon was excused from voting he not having been in the house, when the question was put. The yeas were 84 nays 34 of course the article was carried.
The fifth article was read and some objection being taken to the same, after a short discussion it was agreed to, yeas 72 nays 45.
The fifth article was also objected to but past, the yeas being 73 nays 42.
The seventh article was agreed to, yeas 73, nays 42.
The 8th, article being before the House a division of the question was called for, and on the first paragraph the yeas were seventy four, nays thirty nine—it was agreed to.
On the 2d being also the last paragraph, the yeas were 78 the nays 32 it was also agreed to.
A question on agreeing to the whole articles was carried without a division.
Mr. Nicholson moved for the appointment of members by ballot for conducting the impeachment on the part of the house; but the house adjourned without coming to a decision.
December 5.
The house resumed the unfinished business of yesterday, viz. the appointment of managers to conduct the impeachment of Samuel Chase, one of the associate justices of the United States, and having directed that the number should consist of seven, the House proceeded to ballot for the same and upon examining the ballots the following six members were elected having a majority of the whole number of votes, viz.
Mr. J. Randolph, Mr. Rodney, Mr. Nicholson, Mr. Early, Mr. Boyle, and Mr. Nelson,
The House then proceeded to ballot for the seventh manager, and it appearing that Mr. G. W. Campbell had the plurality of votes given in, but not a majority.
Mr. Speaker, supposing that the rule of the house in the case of committees chosen by ballot was applicable to that of managers, declared Mr. G. W. Campbell duly chosen.
A conversation arose respecting the precedents on this subject, in which it was apparent that on all former occasions a majority of the votes had been given in favour of each manager; but this appeared in the instance of the impeachment of judge Pickering rather from the recollection of gentlemen who spoke on the subject than from the journal. Mr. Speaker had not recollected how the election was conducted, but he should not regret an appeal to the House on his decision.
Mr. J. Randolph impressed with respectful sentiments of the understanding and integrity of the Speaker, would be the last man to appeal from his decision, but for the purpose of preventing what either had heretofore taken place, or what may hereafter take place, in cases of such decisions involving the house or individual members in very unpleasant situations, he would move an appeal to the House from the decision of the chair.
The question was immediately taken and twenty-five voted in favour of the decision, fifty voted against it, of consequence the decision was reversed.
And the House proceeded to ballot a third time, but no member had a majority.
At a fourth ballot the result was the same.
On the fifth ballot Mr. G. W. Campbell had a majority, and was declared to be duly elected.
On motion of Mr. Nicholson it was
Resolved, That the articles agreed to by this House to be exhibited in the name of themselves and all the people of the United States, against Samuel Chase, in maintenance of their impeachment as

gainst him for high crimes and misdemeanors be carried to the Senate by the managers appointed to conduct the said impeachment.
It was also resolved, That a message be sent to the Senate to inform them that the house have appointed managers to conduct the impeachment against Samuel Chase, and have directed the said managers to carry to the Senate the articles agreed upon by the house to be exhibited in maintenance of their impeachment against the said Samuel Chase. And that the clerk do go with the said message. Adjourned.
December 6.
Mr. Claiborne from the committee appointed, presented a bill making further provision for the payment of the debts due by the United States. Referred to the committee of the whole on Monday next.
A message from the President informing that he had approved and signed the bill making further appropriations for the contingent fund, and made them also a communication in writing, inclosing the report of the superintendent of the public buildings at Washington.
The house went into a committee of the whole on the bill for preserving peace in our ports and harbours and waters under the United States jurisdiction.
Mr. Dawson in the chair.
After some time spent in debating and amending the same the committee rose, reported progress, and obtained leave to set again.
LANCASTER, (Penns.) Decem. 7. Electoral Election.
On Tuesday morning 19 Electors attended at the seat of Government Wm. Montgomery on account of sickness, did not attend. The legislature on Wednesday appointed in his place his son Robert Montgomery.
At 12 o'clock on Wednesday the Electors proceeded to the business of their appointment, when Charles Thompson, Esq. was appointed to the chair, and James Boyd and Casper Shaffner, jun. Esqrs. as tellers. The votes were such as might be expected, under the present reign of popular prejudice.—Thomas Jefferson had 20 votes as President, and George Clinton 20 votes as Vice President of the United States.
ALEXANDRIA, December 8.
We have authority for stating, that on the first notice to the British government of the conduct of Capt. Bradley in the harbour of New-York, it was signified to our minister in London, that the Lords Commissioners of the British Admiralty, highly disapproving that conduct, had given orders for the immediate removal of Capt. Bradley from the command of the Cambrian, and for his returning to England to answer for his proceedings.
MARTINSBURG, December 14.
A man by the name of William Robinson was committed to jail in this town on Wednesday last, for having passed base money.
All the Electors of this state, appointed by the people for choosing a President and Vice-President of the United States, convened at the Capitol, in the City of Richmond on the 6th inst. at ten o'clock and gave an unanimous vote for THOMAS JEFFERSON, of Virginia, as President, and GEORGE CLINTON, of New-York, as Vice-President.
A bill has been passed by the house of representatives of New-Jersey, for forming a canal between the rivers Raritan and the Delaware.
It is stated in a Boston federal paper that the democratic ticket for electors in the state of New-Hampshire has prevailed.
The votes of Massachusetts for electors of president and vice president have been counted by a committee of the legislature. The numbers are, democratic, 29,478—Federal, 25,834—Democratic majority 3,644.
Baltimore, December 1.
The "lord high admiral of the French marine" has again returned to the city, after another unsuccessful attempt to escape to France. It appears that when
the French frigate had taken a peep into Hampton Roads, she found the British frigate had her topmasts, yards and rigging all in deshabille, and without any appearance of being ready for a chase or a fight for at least a week. Monsieur, accordingly, with much composure and fancied security, proceeded out to sea, but in a few hours was much surprised to find John Bull in complete trim, overhauling him very fast. The Frenchman, fearing to overstep those bounds that gave him protection, instantly tacked back with his admiral and safely took mooring in Hampton Roads. Both frigates now lie within gun-shot of each other.
Washington-City, December 5.
Jerome Buonaparte and his Lady arrived here yesterday noon. They had been on board of a French frigate, intending to go to France, but the English Frigate Revolutionnaire had beat out of the Capes, and was waiting for them; but the French were not then prepared. We understand, however, that it is the intention of the French Captain to go out, neither inviting nor refusing an engagement.—Whether Jerome will go or not we are not informed.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF VIRGINIA, Begun and holden at the Capitol, in the city of Richmond, on Monday the third day of December, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and four, and of the Commonwealth the twenty-ninth:
On which day, being the day appointed by law for the meeting of the General Assembly, such of the members of the House of Delegates as appeared, having taken the oaths prescribed by law, took their seats in the House, and a majority of the whole number being present,
Ordered, That James pleasants, jun. be appointed Clerk to this House.
Mr. Johnston, one of the delegates from the county of Prince Edward, reminded the House of the necessity of proceeding to the choice of a Speaker, and recommended Hugh Holmes, esq. one of the delegates from the county of Frederick, as a person well qualified to discharge the duties of that office—and was seconded in the nomination by Mr. Barbour, one of the delegates from the county of Orange, whereupon,
Resolved unanimously, that the said Hugh Holmes, esq. be appointed Speaker to this House; who being conducted to the chair, made his acknowledgements to the house for the honor conferred upon him.
Ordered, That Mr. Henry Moss be appointed Sergeant at arms to this house.
Ordered, that William Drinkard, sen. William Drinkard, jun. and Edward Clarke, be appointed door keepers to this house.
The house then proceeded by ballot to the choice of a fourth Door Keeper—and on counting the ballots, a majority of the whole number was found in favor of Fernan Southall.
Ordered, That they severally give their attendance accordingly.
A motion was made that the House come to the following resolution:
Resolved, That any application of public money as a compensation to a Chaplain of this House, is illegal; inasmuch as it contravenes the second section of the act "Establishing Religious Freedom," and one other act of Assembly passed the 24th day of January, 1799,—explanatory of the said recited act.
Ordered, that the said resolution do lie on the table.
The Speaker laid before the House a letter from his excellency the Governor, enclosing sundry documents for the information of the General Assembly.
Ordered, That the said letter with its enclosures, do lie on the table.
On motion: Resolved, That this House will to-morrow by joint ballot with the Senate, proceed to the election of two Senators to represent this State in the Congress of the United States, to supply the vacancies occasioned by the resignation of Wilson C. Nicholas and Abraham B. Venable.
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the said resolutions to the Senate for their concurrence.
Resolved, That when this House adjourn to-day, it will adjourn till to-morrow twelve o'clock.
And then the House adjourned till to-morrow.
Creed Taylor, Esq. was appointed Speaker of the Senate, Theodocius Hansford, Clerk, and Archibald Denholm, Sergeant at Arms.
Extracts from the Sermons of Dr. Blair.
Temperance in Pleasure recommended.
Let me particularly exhort youth to temperance in pleasure. Let me admonish them to beware of that rock on which thousands, from race to race, continue to split. The love of pleasure, natural to man in every period of his life, glows at this age with excessive ardor. Novelty adds fresh charms, as yet, to every gratification. The world appears to spread a continual feast; and health, vigor, and high spirits, invite them to partake of it without restraint. In vain we warn them of latent dangers. Religion is accused of insufferable severity in prohibiting enjoyment; and the old when they offer their admonition, are upbraided with having forgot that they once where young. And yet my friends, to what do the constraints of Religion, and the counsels of age, with respect to pleasure, amount? They all may be comprised in a few words not to hurt yourselves, and not to hurt others, by your pursuit of pleasure.—Within these bounds pleasure is lawful; beyond them it becomes criminal, because it is ruinous. Are these restraints any other than what a wise man would choose to impose on himself? We call you not to renounce pleasure, but to enjoy it in safety. Instead of abridging it, we exhort you to pursue it on an extensive plan. We propose measures for securing its possession, and prolonging its duration.
Piety to God the foundation of good Morals.
What I shall first recommend, is piety to God. With this I began, both as the foundation of good morals, and as a disposition particularly graceful and becoming youth. To be void of it argues a cold heart, destitute of some of the best affections which belong that age. Youth is the season of warm and generous emotions. The heart should then spontaneously rise into the admiration of what is great; glow with the love of what is fair and excellent; and melt at the discovery of tenderness and goodness. Where can any object be found, so proper to kindle those affections, as the father of the universe and the author of all felicity? Unmoved by veneration, can you contemplate the grandeur and majesty which his works everywhere display? Untouched by gratitude, can you view that profusion of good, which, in this pleasing season of life, his beneficent hand pours around you? Happy in the love and affection of those with whom you are connected, look up to the Supreme Being, as the inspirer of all the friendship which has ever been shewn you by others: himself your best and your first friend; formerly, the supporter of your infancy, and the guide of your childhood; now the guardian of your youth, and the hope of your coming years. View religious homage, as natural expression of gratitude to him for all his goodness. Consider it as the service of the God of your fathers, of Him to whom your parents devoted you; of Him whom in former ages your ancestors honoured; and by whom they are now rewarded in heaven. Connected with so many tender sensibilities of soul, let religion be with you, not the cold and barren offspring of speculation, but the warm and vigorous dictate of the heart.
CONSUMPTION.
As we are the daily victims of casualties and disease, the mind of man has ever been employed to prevent the recurrence of the one, and to remedy the other. Self love was perhaps the original stimulus that led to these researches; but it is certainly now, in most cases, a benevolent affection of the human heart that directs the application of their results. If, under this view, I should communicate to a suffering fellow creature the means of relief, though it may differ from the received principles of the science of medicine, and the practice of physicians, in a very prevalent and a very fatal disease, the CONSUMPTION, I hope I shall not be deemed assuming or obtuse. Completely to eradicate this disorder, I will not positively say the following remedy is capable of doing; but will venture to affirm, that, by a temperate mode of living (avoiding spirituous liquors wholly;) wearing flannel next the skin; and taking every morning, half a pint of new milk, mixed with a wine glass full of the expressed juice of GREEN HOAR-HOUND, the complaint will
not only be relieved, but the individual shall procure to himself a length of days beyond what its mildest form could give room to hope for. I am myself, a living witness of the beneficial effects of this agreeable, and, though innocent, yet powerful application.—Four weeks use of the hoar-hound and milk relieved the pains of my breast; gave me power to breathe deep, long and free; strengthened and harmonized my voice; and restored me to a state of better health than I had enjoyed for many years. Hence I am emboldened to pray to you to make this known through the medium of your paper, that the public welfare may be promoted by the preservation of private worth; that the sacred ties of friendship, the blissful union of love—the high ennobled, and interesting connections of husband and wife, parent and child, may not be as suddenly and as frequently severed by the hand of death.
To preserve the health of Cattle.
When cattle are kept out in winter, rub some tar at the root of the horns, which prevents the wet from getting between the root and the skin, and it is said contributes to preserve the health of the animal, and to keep it free from various diseases to which it may otherwise be liable.
To be Sold,
ON a credit of four years (by paying a small part of the purchase money in hand) or exchanged for Merchandize, that VALUABLE PROPERTY where the subscriber formerly lived, situate on Tuscarora creek, in the town of Martinsburg. It consists of a Lot of Ground on the corner of John and Water streets, on which is erected a large and commodious Brick House, 40 by 30 feet, two stories high, neatly finished; a Stone Stable; a Brick Smoke House, and an excellent Garden—there is also erected on this property a TAN YARD, well situated, with all necessary buildings, and water convenient.
I would also rent, for ten years,
The Property on which I reside. A description of it is thought unnecessary, as it is presumed no person would wish to contract without first viewing the premises. I would also (if the renter would prefer it) sell him my stock of Leather, Hides, Tools and Bark.
I must, for the last time,
Request those indebted to me, to make speedy payment.
I want to purchase Pork, Hay and Corn.
I have for sale, for cash or good paper, a large Horse, fit for saddle or draft; and have three Places on Back Creek; I would exchange for property in town; also, Kentucky Lands, for Lands in this County.
JOHN O'FERRALL.
Martinsburg, Dec. 14, 1804.
The subscriber has just received, and always intends keeping for sale, a number of Silver
WATCHES,
of various kinds and prices.
REES BRANSON.
Martinsburg, 14th 12th month, 1804.
THE Subscriber returns his most grateful acknowledgments to his friends and the public for the encouragement he has experienced, and respectfully informs them that he has just received, and will constantly keep for sale at his Blacksmiths shop in the main street Martinsburgh opposite to the Indian Chief Tavern, a very large and complete assortment of
BAR-IRON,
of the best quality, selected with care by himself from the Iron Works, and which he will dispose of on the most reduced terms. He continues as usual to carry on the Blacksmith's business in all its various branches, and flatters himself, that if good materials, manufactured in the most serviceable manner, together with the strictest attention to business, can secure the public favour, he shall not go unrewarded.
JOSEPH CHAMBERS.
Martinsburg, December 14, 1804.

On FRIENDSHIP.
THE choicest, noblest blessing life can bring, The greatest bliss which mankind can enjoy, FRIENDSHIP we call—the pure spontaneous spring No lapse of time or absence can destroy.
Exalted principle!—She rules the soul! Is the fair ornament of human kind; Reigning triumphantly from pole to pole, All glorious on her splendid throne, the mind!
When art and science, nay when nature dies, When sun and planets each shall veil his head, Friendship, triumphing, shall assume the skies, And shine when all their fading pomp is fled!
Vice, aw'd by her, amidst the blaze of power, Asham'd, the purity of Virtue owns, And modest merit in a gloomy hour Feels a sweet comfort, not the gift of thrones.
Extract from the TASK—a Poem, By W. Cowper.
ALL flesh is grass, and all its glory fades Like the fair flow'r dishevell'd in the
(wind; Riches have wings, and grandeur is a dream; The man we celebrate must find a tomb, And we that worship him, ignoble graves. Nothing is proof against the gen'ral curse Of vanity, that seizes all below.
The only amaranthine flow'r on earth Is VIRTUE; the only lasting treasure, TRUTH.
S O N G.
Truly, friend Gil, thou chooseth well, Taking a helpmate homely, For oftentimes sad tales they tell Of wives, who are too comely.
But cheer thee, Perez, and be gay, From furnish'd brows exempted, For how can she e'er go astray, Who never will be tempted?
For thieves do never rob the poor, A pebble's not a jewel, Fruits do not blossom on a moor, Fire burns not without fuel.
Up with thy heart then, Gil, be gay, From furnish'd brows exempted, Thy wife can never go astray, For she will ne'er be tempted.
EPIGRAMS.
Quoth Bel, 'Since I have thought at all, I've form'd that steadfast rule, Let what e'er other ill befall, Never to wed a fool.'
Says Jack, 'Then nothing can, I fear, From celibacy save you; For take my word for it, my dear, None but a fool would have you.'
When e'er you marry, to his son A prudent father said, Take for thy loving help-mate, one Rich widow, or rich maid!
For any wife may turn out ill, But gad! the money never will!
F O R S A L E
A TRACT of Land situate in the County of Berkeley 3 miles from Martinsburg, near the main road leading from thence to Hagerstown, containing 113 acres, about 70 acres are cleared, the balance of the land well timbered, 7 Acres of excellent meadow are made. The improvements are a good barn, a convenient dwelling house and an Apple Orchard of the choicest fruit. There is a spring of excellent water near the House. This Land is fertile, and for healthiness of situation not surpassed by any in Berkeley County. Possession may be had in April next—an indisputable title will be made the purchaser, the terms, which will be advantageous, will be made known, by the subscriber living on the premises.
JOSEPH SHOUGH. October 26, 1804.
Winter Goods and Groceries.
THE SUBSCRIBER Has just received and finished opening, (part from Philadelphia and part from Baltimore,) a very large supply of Choice Winter Goods and Groceries,
Which, in addition to his former stock, makes his assortment more complete than ever, consisting of almost every article in the Dry Goods and Grocery line, too numerous to particularise—all which he begs leave to offer his friends and the public in general, at the most reduced prices for CASH or COUNTRY PRODUCE, or on the usual credit to punctual customers.
N. B. He offers the highest price in Cash, for Wheat, Rye, Corn, Oats, or Flax-Seed.
With the greatest esteem, He remains the public's ob't. and humbl. serv't. PHILIP NADEBOUSCH. Martinsburg, December 7, 1804.
Lewis & Robert Willis,
Have received at their Store, fronting the Court and Market Houses, a Fresh supply of Seasonable
Winter Goods,
Which added to their former stock, makes their assortment complete. They have also on hand a general supply of Groceries and Liquors;
of the best quality—also, Country FLAX and Twilled BAGS, all of which they offer for sale on the most reasonable terms for CASH or COUNTRY PRODUCE.
For the encouragement already received they solicit their friends and customers to accept of their sincere thanks, and hope, by a continuation of strict attention to business, with a disposition to accommodate generally, to merit the patronage of a generous public. Martinsburg, December 7, 1804.
Fresh Fall Goods.
The subscriber respectfully acquaints his friends and the public that he has just received and is now opening a very general assortment of
FALL and WINTER GOODS, which he will dispose of on reasonable terms.
JEREMIAH EVANS. Martinsburg, November 9, 1804. Being extremely anxious to settle his accounts, he earnestly requests all those who stand indebted to him, to come forward immediately and discharge their respective dues. J. EVANS.
Tabb & Patterson,
Cabinet-Makers,
MOST respectfully inform their friends, and the public in general that they have commenced the Cabinet business in Martinsburg, in that large stone-house, opposite Mr. Alburtis' Printing-office, where they will dispose of the most fashionable, neatest and best kind of furniture at a low rate for cash or country produce. They have a quantity of very wide plank, of the best quality which will enable them to make the neatest kind of furniture, and the most durable, with quick dispatch. Decem. 7th, 1804.
Garret Hammerliné, JOINER & UNDERTAKER,
BEGS leave to inform the Citizens of Martinsburg and its vicinity, that he intends to carry on the above branches of business at his shop in the town of Martinsburg, and he hopes from the superiority of his workmanship, and the moderation of his charges, (being determined to furnish his customers on the lowest terms possible) to merit the patronage of the public.
N. B. He will shortly be provided with a Hearse, fitted up in a complete manner, and every thing in his province respecting funerals, will be managed with care and expedition.
Fresh Goods.
The subscribers are now opening an additional supply of Fresh Goods, which added to their former stock, makes their assortment very complete. They have a variety of
Nice New Fancy Goods, together with every other article suitable to the present season. They continue to keep Soal and Upper LEATHER, CALF-SKINS and BOOT-LEGS, BAR-IRON of the best quality, Crowley and Blistered STEEL, Sheet-Iron and CASTINGS, PAINTS and MEDICINES, Home-made Twilled BAGS, ditto Linnen and Flax—All which they offer for sale on the most pleasing terms to purchasers at a distance as well as those immediately in this neighbourhood.
They will receive Wheat, Rye, Corn, Oats and Flax-Seed, in barter for Goods, or in payment of debts. JAMES & JOHN LANE. Shepherd's Town, December 7, 1804.
Doctor F. Albright,
From Germany,
RESPECTFULLY informs the inhabitants of Berkeley County, that he has removed to Martinsburg, where he intends to pursue the practice of PHYSIC, SURGERY, &c.
He has followed the profession for upwards of seven years in different parts of the state of Pennsylvania, and, previous to his coming to the United States, in Germany, and has such testimonials of his skill as, he thinks, will be a sufficient recommendation to such as may stand in need of his attendance. He has rented a part of the house in which Mrs. Bready now lives, at the sign of the Indian Chief, in the Main Street, Martinsburg, where he may be consulted at any time.
December 7, 1804.
To be Rented,
That eligible stand for a Tavern, in which the subscriber now lives, situate in the town of Martinsburg, cornering on King and Queen streets and next the Market-House.—This property consists of a very large and convenient House, with a great number of lodging and other rooms, and good dry cellars under it—a good Kitchen, a Stable large enough to hold fifty horses, a Granary, and an excellent Shed and other necessary buildings—one Lot of Ground well enclosed, and a Garden equal to any in Martinsburg. This property has been occupied as a place of public entertainment for more than twenty years, and is as well calculated for a Tavern as any other stand in the County. As the subscriber is determined to leave Martinsburg, he will let the above property to a person who would be likely to keep a good house, on very advantageous terms.—Possession may be had the 1st of March next.
ABRAHAM GORRELL. November 30, 1804.
ALL persons indebted to the subscriber, by bond, note, or book account, are requested to come in by the 1st of March next, and discharge what may be due.—As he is positively determined to close all his accounts by that time, no person need look for any longer indulgence.
ABRAHAM GORRELL. November 30, 1804.
A GREAT BARGAIN.
THE subscriber will sell low the HOUSE in which he now lives at the East end of the Court-House, fronting on the Public-Square and Queen-Street, and but a few poles from the Market-House; the building is almost new, made of frame weather-boarded, and painted white, a capacious and convenient Store-room laid off on the public corner, there are two other rooms on the lower floor, and three on the second, with convenient back buildings; the stand for a store is equal, and perhaps more pleasantly situated, than any other in this place.
JAMES ANDERSON. Martinsburg, October 26, 1804.
NEW BOOKS.
J. ALBURTIS, Has just received from the City of Philadelphia, an additional supply of BOOKS and STATIONARY,
warranted at the Philadelphia and Baltimore retail prices; Consisting in part of: War's French Revolution, Washington's Letters, Biographical Charts, Mason's Universal History, Common Prayer Books, bound in Morocco and elegantly gilt, Gifford's Juvenal, Bloomfield's Farmer's Boy, Poems, Some New Novels, a number of New Plays, &c. &c.
A great variety of CHAP BOOKS. Common Writing, thick Post, and Letter Paper, Wafers and Sealing Wax, Red and Black Ink-Powder. Ink-Sand, Quills, &c. &c. &c.
He has also on hand,
A Brief Retrospect of the eighteenth century, in two elegant octavo volumes, containing a sketch of the Revolutions and improvements in Science, Arts, and Literature, during that period.
Public Characters containing memoirs of Charles J. Fox, William Pitt, Dr. Erasmus Darwin, Henry Dundas, Dr. John Wolcott, William Herschel, Marquis Cornwallis, Joseph Priestly, Mr. D'Israeli, Lord Nelson, Gilbert Wakefield, Earl St. Vincent, Robert Southey, Wm. Godwin, William Cowper, Warren Hastings, Sir Ralph Abercrombie, Dr. James Gregory, Dr. William Mayor, Lord Grenville, Duke of Bridge Water, Thomas Jefferson, Bushrod Washington, Edmund Randolph, Dr. Hugh Blair, Sir Joseph Banks, Henry Addington, John Horn Tooke, General Bowles, Count Rumford, Dr. James Beattie, Dr. Samuel L. Mitchell, Dr. Jenner, General Ira Allen, Earl Stanhope, Mr. Curran, &c.
Letters of Junius, Massillon's Sermons.
Antient and Modern Europe. Tucker's Blackstone. Literary Magazine, Nos. 1 2 3 and 4. Wilson's Egypt. Domestic Encyclopedia, in 5 volumes, Select British Classics, in 38 volumes, with 76 elegant engravings. Wortman's Political Enquiry, and the Liberty of the Press.
The History of the British Empire, from the year 1763 to the end of 1783, containing an Impartial History of the Origin, Progress and Termination of the American Revolution, in two large octavo volumes, with elegant likenesses of Washington and Franklin.
An Essay on the causes of the variety of Complexion and Figure in the Human Species.
Addison's Evidences of the Christian Religion.
Debates on the Louisiana Treaty. D'Israeli's Poems. Ten Volumes of "Select Novels." Spectator, Don Quixote, Abbess, Nocturnal Visit, Jane Talbot, Emmeline, Don Raphael, Maid of Bristol, Chains of the heart, Review, House to be sold, and Mrs. Wiggins.
Bibles, Testaments, Baltimore collection of Hymns, for the use of the Methodist Church, Dilworth's and Webster's Spelling Books, Gunter's Scales, Cases of Mathematical Instruments—Large and Small hand Copies for the use of Schools, Workman's Arithmetic, adapted to the commerce of the United States, Young Man's Companion.
Art of Speaking. American Preceptor. Esop's Fables. Martinsburg, August 17, 1804.
MARTINSBURG, Berkeley County Virginia; Printed and published by JOHN ALBURTIS.
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