Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer (Martinsburg, Va.), 1807-03-06 00:00:00

Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer.
[No. 42 of Volume VIII.]
FRIDAY, March 6, 1807.
[WHOLE No. 406.]
NEW STORE.
Alexander Porterfield,
informs his late friends and customers, and the inhabitants of Martinsburg and its vicinity, that he has removed his store from the Falling Waters to Martinsburg, and now occupies the house of Nicholas Roush, between J. Faulkner's store and E. Graham's Tavern. Where he has on hand a variety of DRY GOODS, GROCERIES and LIQUORS, Hardware Crockery ware, Cutlery, &c. &c. all which he will sell on reasonable terms for Cash or Country produce.
Martinsburg, February 27, 1807.
Berkeley, ss.
January Court, 1807.
John Motter Adm. of Catherine Motter, dec'd. Complainant.
AGAINST
Benjamin Couchman, Frederick Couchman, Michael Couchman, Malchi Couchman and Henry Couchman, Defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
THE defendants, Benjamin Couchman, Frederick Couchman, Michael Couchman and Malchi Couchman, not having entered their appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that they are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the Complainant by his Counsel, it is ordered, that said Benjamin Couchman, Frederick Couchman, Michael Couchman and Malchi Couchman do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in April next, to answer the bill of the Complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer for two months successively, and published at the door of the Court House of the said County.
A Copy. Teste,
DAVID HUNTER, C.B.C.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN away from the subscriber, on Sunday the 15th inst. a Negro Man named GABRIEL; he is 25 years of age; about 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high; dark complexion. Had on when he went away a blue kersey roundabout and overalls, a wool hat about half worn, old white stockings, shoes nearly new, swansdown waistcoat nearly new. The said negro belongs to Mr. Burwell, at the Yellow House, Frederick County. It is supposed he is in the neighbourhood of the Yellow House, or in this neighbourhood, as he was hired last year with Mr. John Lyle. Ten dollars reward will be given for said negro if secured in the jail of either Berkeley, Frederick or Jefferson Counties; or twenty dollars if taken out of the above named counties and secured in any jail, so that the subscriber can have him again.
HUGH V. PATTERSON.
Near Martinsburg, Feb. 20, 1807.
New Goods.
THE subscribers respectfully inform their friends and the public generally, that they have just received their assortment of FALL and WINTER
GOODS,
consisting of Cloths, Coatings, Camerics, Flannels, &c. together with Hard-ware, Saddlery, Queens and Glass-ware, and a very extensive assortment of Groceries, &c. all of which they offer for sale at very reduced prices for cash or approved of Country Produce.
They take this opportunity of returning their sincere thanks to their friends and the public, for former favours, and hope by punctual attention to business, with a desire to please, to merit and receive a continuation of their custom.
LEWIS & ROBERT WILLIS.
Martinsburg, November 28, 1806.
THE subscriber, for the last time, earnestly requests all persons indebted to him, to come forward and settle their accounts, which they may discharge by Cash, Country produce, or by giving their notes.—Those who fail to come forward before the 15th of March next, may expect no further indulgence, and their accounts will be immediately put into the hands of the proper officer. The subscriber will attend as formerly in his line as Practitioner of Physic and Surgery, on the most reasonable terms, and on a short credit. The public's most obedient humble servant.
FREDERICK ALBRIGHT.
Martinsburg, Feb. 27, 1807.
FOR SALE OR RENT.
THAT commodious House, at present occupied by Mr. James Anderson, fronting on King and German Streets. It is well calculated for any Public business, and has for many years been known as a Tavern, by the sign of the Buck. Possession may be had on the first of April next. For further particulars apply to the subscriber near Martinsburg.
PETER GROVE.
February 27, 1807.
CHEAP FALL and WINTER
GOODS.
THE subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public generally, that he has just received from Philadelphia, and is now opening, a handsome assortment of GOODS, suitable for the present and approaching season, which have been purchased at very reduced prices, and selected with care from the latest arrivals; he can therefore recommend them to his friends, and all those who wish to purchase goods on reasonable terms, as they will be sold unusually low for cash or approved of country produce.
THOMAS C. SMITH.
Martinsburg, October 17, 1806.
SKETCH
Of the proceedings of the Virginia Legislature, &c.—1806-7.
(CONCLUDED.)
22. An act concerning "executions, &c." directs that the courts, in May and October annually, shall fix the allowance for supporting slaves and live stock taken in execution; provided that the daily allowance shall not exceed 20 cents for each slave, 17 cents for each horse or mule, 9 cents for each head of horned cattle or hog, and 6 cents for each sheep or goat. A person taking the prison rules for 12 months shall be recommitted to close jail unless he pays the debt, or is discharged under the insolvent debtor's act. (To commence the 1st of May next.)
23. An act concerning the "penitentiary," abolishes the board of inspectors and vests in the executive the powers heretofore exercised by them. It also repeals the law allowing a commission to the keeper upon the purchase or sale of articles; but authorises the executive to contract for clothing, diet and materials necessary, and to allow a reasonable compensation. The physician is to attend, at stated periods, and make out the sick list; and none are to be exempted from labor except such as he places thereon. (To commence from the passing.)
24. An act "respecting the militia, &c." authorises the officer to whom application is made for an arrest to determine whether the offence is cognizable before a military tribunal, and directs that the charges shall be supported by affidavit; it also limits the arrest to acts committed within two years before the application. A conviction of an officer of felony, or misdemeanor punishable by stripes, or confinement in the penitentiary; or of perjury or forgery vacates his commission. Where the officers of cavalry artillery, light infantry or grenadiers have, or shall fail to keep the number of their company to one half, for the space of a year, the executive may supersede them by issuing commissions to others. Officers of artillery and cavalry
are hereafter to attend the training of the officers. None of the volunteer companies shall hereafter consist of more than 75 men. An officer hereafter commissioned who does not qualify to his commission within one month after he receives it, shall be considered as having vacated it. (The remainder of this act respects the collection and distribution of the public arms, under the act of the last session, where it has not already been done. It also makes provision by which officers shall account with their successors for arms placed in their hands for distribution. Additional penalties and a more summary mode of proceeding is prescribed for the non delivery or destruction of public arms.)
25. An act to amend the act "more effectually to provide for the payment of taxes on lands, &c." declares that on the non payment of the taxes they shall be forfeited to the commonwealth; but not subject to location and may be redeemed by the former owner within 3 years after the forfeiture, by paying the taxes and 25 per cent. interest the first year, 50 per cent. the second, and 100 per cent. the third.
OPINION
Of Justice JOHNSON, on the motion for a HABEAS CORPUS, in the case of UNITED STATES,
vs.
SWARTWOUT & BOLLMAN.
In this case I have the misfortune to dissent from the majority of my brethren. As it is a case of much interest, I feel it incumbent upon me to assign the reasons, upon which I adopt the opinion, that this court has not the authority to issue the writ of habeas corpus now moved for. The prisoners are in confinement under a commitment ordered by the superior court of the district of Columbia, upon a charge of treason. This motion has for its object, their discharge or admission to bail, under an order of this court, as circumstances upon investigation shall appear to require. The attorney general having submitted the case without opposition, I will briefly notice such objections as occur to my mind against the arguments urged by the counsel for the prisoners.
Two questions were presented to the consideration of the court. 1st. Does this court possess the power generally of issuing the writ of habeas corpus? 2d. Does it retain that power in this case after the commitment by the district court of Columbia? In support of the affirmative of the first of these questions two grounds were assumed.
1st. That the power to issue this writ was necessarily incident to this court as the supreme tribunal of the union.
2dly. That it is given by statute, and the right to it has been recognized by precedent.
On the first of these questions it is not necessary to ponder long, this court has uniformly maintained that it possesses no other jurisdiction or power than what is given it by the constitution and laws of the United States, or is necessarily incident to the exercise of those expressly given.
Our decision must then rest wholly on the due construction of the constitution and laws of the union, and the effect of precedent, a subject which certainly presents much scope for close legal inquiry, but very little for the play of a chastened imagination.
The first section of the third article of the constitution vests the judicial power of the United States, in one supreme court, and in such inferior courts as the congress may from time to time establish. The second section declares the extent of that power and distinguishes its jurisdiction into an original and appellate.
The original jurisdiction of this court is restricted to cases affecting ambassadors or other public ministers and consuls, and those in which a state shall be a party. In all other cases within the judicial powers of the union, it can exercise only an appellate jurisdiction. The former it possesses independently of the will of any other constituent branch of the general government. Without a violation of the constitution, that division of our jurisdiction can neither be restricted nor extended. In the latter its powers are subjected to the will of the legis-
lature of the union, and it can exercise appellate jurisdiction, in no case unless expressly authorised to do so by the laws of congress. If I understand the case of Marbury and Madison, it maintains this doctrine in its full extent. I cannot see how it could ever have been controverted.
It is incumbent then, I presume, on the counsel in order to maintain their motion, to prove that the issuing of this writ is an act within the power of this court in its original jurisdiction, or that in its appellate capacity, the power is expressly given by the laws of congress.
This it is attempted to do, by the fourteenth and thirty-third sections of the judiciary act, and the cases of Hamilton and Burford, which occurred in this court, the former in 1795, the latter in 1806.
How far their position is supported by that act and those cases, will now be the subject of my inquiry.
With a very unnecessary display of energy and pathos, this court has been imperatively called upon to extend to the prisoners the benefit of precedent. I am far, very far, from denying the general authority of adjudications. Uniformity in decisions is often as important as their abstract justice. But I deny that a court is precluded from the right or exempted from the necessity of examining into the correctness or consistency of its own decisions or those of any other tribunal. If I need precedent to support me in this doctrine, I will cite the example of this court, which in the case of the U. S. vs. Moore, February 1805, acknowledged that in the case of the U. S. vs. Simms, February 1803, it had exercised a jurisdiction it did not possess. Strange indeed would be the doctrine, that an inadvertency once committed by a court shall ever after impose on it the necessity of persisting in its error. A case that cannot be tested by principle is not law, and in a thousand instances have such cases been declared so by courts of justice.
The claim of the prisoners as founded on precedent stands thus. The case of Hamilton was strikingly similar to the present.—The prisoners had been committed by order of the district judge on a charge of high treason. A writ of habeas corpus was issued by the supreme court, and the prisoner bailed by their order. The case of Burford was also strictly parallel to the present; but the writ in the latter case having been issued expressly on the authority of the former, it is presumed that it gives no additional force to the claim of the prisoners, but must rest on the strength of the case upon which the court acted.
It appears to my mind that the case of Hamilton bears upon the face of it evidence of its being entitled to little consideration, and that the authority of it was annihilated by the very able decision in Marbury vs. Madison. In this case it was decided that congress could not vest in the supreme court any original powers beyond those to which this court is restricted by the constitution. That an act of congress vesting in this court the power to issue a writ of mandamus in a case not within their original jurisdiction, and in which they were not called upon to exercise an appellate jurisdiction, was unconstitutional and void. In the case of Hamilton the court does not assign the reasons on which it founds its decision, but it is fair to presume that they adopted the idea which appears to have been admitted by the district attorney in his argument, to wit: that this court possessed a concurrent power with the district court in admitting to bail. Now a concurrent power in such a case must be an original power, and the principle in Marbury and Madison applies as much to the issuing of a habeas corpus in a case of treason as to the issuing of a mandamus in a case not more remote from the original jurisdiction of this court. Having thus disembarrassed the question from the effect of precedent, I proceed to consider the construction of the two sections of the judiciary act above referred to.
It is necessary to premise that the case of treason is one in which this court possesses neither original nor appellate jurisdiction. The 14th section of the judiciary act, so far as it has relation to this case is in these words: "All the beforementioned courts (of which this is

one) of the United States shall have power to issue writs of scire facias, habeas corpus, and all other writs not specially provided for by statute, which may be necessary for the exercise of their respective jurisdictions, and agreeable to the principles and usages of law." I do not think it material to the opinion I entertain, what construction is given to this sentence. If the power to issue the writs of scire facias and habeas corpus, be not restricted to the cases within the original or appellate jurisdiction of this court, the case of Marbury and Madison rejects the clause as unavailing; and if it relate only to cases within their jurisdiction, it does not extend to the case which is now moved for. But it is impossible to give a sensible construction to that clause without taking the whole together—it consists of but one sentence—intimately connected throughout, and has for its object the creation of those powers which probably would have vested in the respective courts, without statutory provision as incident to the exercise of their jurisdiction. To give to this clause the construction contended for by counsel, would be to suppose that the legislature would commit the absurd act of granting the power of issuing the writs of scire facias and habeas corpus, without an object or end to be answered by them. This idea is not a little supported by the next succeeding clause, in which a power is vested in the individual judges to issue the writ of habeas corpus expressly for the purpose of enquiring into the cause of commitment. That part of the thirty-third section of the judiciary act, which relates to this subject, is in the following words: "And upon all arrests in criminal cases, bail shall be admitted, except where the punishment is death, in which cases it shall not be admitted but by the supreme or a circuit court, or by a justice of the supreme court, or a judge of a district court, who shall exercise their discretion therein, regarding the nature and circumstances of the offence, and of the evidence and usage of law."
On considering this act it cannot be denied that if it vests any power at all, it is an original power. "It is the essential criterion of appellate jurisdiction that it revises and corrects the proceedings in a cause already instituted." I quote the words of the court in the case of Marbury vs. Madison.
And so far is this clause from giving a power to revise and correct, that it actually vests in the district judge the same latitude of discretion by the same words that it communicates to this court. And without derogating from a respectability which I must feel as deep an interest in maintaining as any member of this court, I must believe that the district court or any individual district judge possess the same power to revise our decisions, that we do to revise theirs; nay more, for the powers with which they may be vested, are not so particularly limited and divided by the constitution as ours are. Should we perform an act which, according to our own principle, we cannot be vested with power to perform, what obligation would any other court or judge be under to respect that act? There is one mode of construing this clause, which appears to me to remove all ambiguity, and to render every part of it sensible and operative. By the consent of his sovereign, a foreign minister may be subjected to the laws of the state near which he resides. This court may then be called upon to exercise an original criminal jurisdiction. If the power of this court to bail, be confined to that one case, reddendo singula singulis , if the power of the several courts and individual judges be referred to their respective jurisdictions, all clashing and interference of power ceases, and sufficient means of redress are still held out to the citizen, if deprived of his liberty. And this surely must have been the intention of the legislature; it never could have been contemplated that the mandates of this court should be borne to the extremities of the states to convene before them every prisoner, who may be committed under the authority of the general government. Let it be remembered that I am not disputing the power of the individual judges who compose this court, to issue the writ of habeas corpus. This application is not made to us as at chambers, but to us as holding the supreme court of the United States—a creature of the constitution, and possessing no greater capacity to receive jurisdiction or power than the constitution gives it. We may in our individual capacities or in our circuit courts, be susceptible of powers merely ministerial and not inconsistent with our judicial characters, for on that point the constitution has left much to construction; and on such an application
the only doubt that could be entertained would be, whether we can exercise any powers beyond the limits of our respective circuits. On this question I will not now give an opinion. One more observation and I dismiss the subject.
In the case of Burford, I was one of the members who constituted the court. I owe it to my own consistency to declare, that the court were then apprized of my objections to the issuing of the writ of habeas corpus. I did not then comment at large on the reasons which influenced my opinion, and the cause was this: The gentleman who argued that cause, confined himself strictly to those considerations, which ought alone to influence the decisions of this court. No popular observations on the necessity of protecting the citizen from executive oppression, no animated address calculated to enlist the passions or prejudices of an audience in defence of his motion, imposed on me the necessity of vindicating my opinion. I submitted in silent deference to the decision of my brethren.
In this case, I feel myself much relieved from the painful sensation resulting from the necessity of dissenting from the majority of the court, in being supported by the opinion of one of my brethren, who is prevented by indisposition from attending.
We last week published the President's Message of the 19th ult. The following letters were then omitted for want of room.
London, Dec. 27, 1806.
Sir,
We have the pleasure to acquaint you that we have this day agreed with the British commissioners to conclude a treaty on all the points which have formed the object of our negotiation, and on terms which we require only a few days to reduce to form. When that is done, we shall transmit it to you by a special messenger. We hasten to communicate to you this interesting intelligence for the information and guidance of our government in such measures as may have reference to the subject. We have the honor to be, with great consideration and esteem,
Sir,
Your most obedient servants, (Signed) JAS. MONROE. WM. PINCKNEY.
JAMES MADISON.
Secretary of state, Washington.
Paris, 24th Dec. 1806.
Sir,—I have the honor of transmitting the copy enclosed of a letter from his majesty's minister of marine and colonies, in answer to mine of the 10th inst. on the subject of the imperial decree of the 21st of November, 1806.
An additional explanation, which it may be well to communicate, is, that neutral vessels coming from England or her colonies into the ports of France, &c. since the date of the aforesaid decree, will not be received, and that if any person or persons, charged with the ship or other vessel and cargo, shall be detected in evading this regulation by means of false declarations, they shall forfeit the said ship or other vessel and cargo.
I am, Sir,
With the highest respect,
Your most obedient and
Very humble servant,
Signed, JOHN ARMSTRONG. Mr. Madison—Washington.
General Armstrong to the Minister of Marine and Colonies.
The undersigned minister plenipotentiary of the U. States of America has the honor of demanding from his excellency, the minister of marine and colonies, the official explanation which may have been given to the imperial decree of the 21st November, 1806, so far as that decree involves the right of neutral nations.
The undersigned would more particularly wish to be informed whether by "British Islands," mentioned in art. 1, are to be understood all Islands in possession of his Britannic majesty, and Islands merely—or whether the rule will be so construed, as to extend the blockade to the continental possessions also, of his said majesty?
Whether it be meant the arrester shall operate from its date, and that seizures made under it before notice shall have been given, shall be considered legal?
Whether American vessels, navigating the high or narrow seas, shall be liable to seizure on evidence only, that they are going to, or returning from a port or ports of his Britannic majesty?
And whether articles 2 and 3 shall operate only as domestic regulations, or whether their injunctions shall extend
to citizens of foreign and independent nations?
His excellency the minister of marine is sufficiently aware of the interest of the U. States in the interpretation which shall be given to these articles, and will readily and justly appreciate the motives of the undersigned in requesting that his excellency's answer may be given as promptly as possible.
The undersigned has the honor of renewing, &c.
(Signed)
JOHN ARMSTRONG.
Paris, Dec. 10, 1806.
[TRANSLATION]
Paris 24th of Dec. 1806.
Mr. Minister Plenipotentiary,
I hasten to answer the note you did me the honor to address to me on the 20th of this month.
I consider the imperial decree of the 21st of November last, as, thus far, conveying no modification of the regulations at present observed in France with regard to neutral navigators, nor consequently of the convention of the 30th Sept. 1800, (8th Vendemaire, 9th year) with the U. States of America.
But although, by this answer, the four questions upon which your excellency has desired to know my opinion, have been implicitly resolved, I think I can add, 1st, That the declaration expressed by the first article of the decree of the 21st Nov. not at all changing the present French laws concerning maritime captures there is no reason for enquiring what interpretation, or restriction or extention may be given to this article.
2d, That seizures, contrary to the present regulations concerning the cruising, shall not be allowed to the captors.
3d, That an American vessel cannot be taken at sea for the mere reason that she is going to a port of England, or is returning from one, because conformably with the 7th article of the said decree, we are limited in France not to admit vessels coming from England or the English colonies.
4th, That the provisions of articles 2d and 4th of the said decree naturally apply to foreign citizens domiciliated in France, or in countries occupied by the troops, of his majesty the emperor and king, inasmuch as they have the character of general law; but that it will be proper that your excellency should communicate with the minister of exterior relations as to what concerns the correspondence of the citizens of the U. States of America with England.
I pray your excellency Mr. Minister Plenipotentiary, to receive the assurance of my high consideration. The Minister of marine and of the colonies.
(Signed)
DECRES.
It will not escape general Armstrong that my answers cannot have the development, which they would receive from the minister of exterior relations and that it is naturally to him that he ought to address himself for these explanations which I am very happy to find him, because he wishes them, but upon which I have much less positive information than the prince of Benevento.
(Signed)
DECRES.
Faithfully Translated.
J. WAGNER.
Ch. Ck. Dept. of State.
Extract of a letter from Coates Mead, Secretary and acting governor of the Mississippi territory, to the department of war, dated, Washington, M. T. Jan. 19, 1807.
Sir,
In obedience to your instructions by express of the 20th Dec. last I immediately after proroguing the legislature, proceeded to put the territory in a state of preparation for the arrestation of the suspicious persons and boats, which were contemplated therein; my militia were collecting at particular points on the river, when I received a letter from col. Burr, who had landed at Bayou Pierre, with nine boats and about 100 men. This letter went to an avowal of his innocence of the charges, which rumor and public apprehension had announced against him, and solicited me to appease the fears which his approach had begotten; at the same time he guarded me against the horrors of civil war, and the evils resulting from such a state of things; this seeming threat induced me to adopt a different mode of conduct, from what the col. might have expected; and instead of adopting his pacific admonition, I ordered a very large portion of the militia of the territory to rendezvous at certain points, and wait further orders. With the promptitude of Spartans, our fellow citizens shouldered their firelocks, and in twenty four hours, I had the honor
to review 373 men at Natchez, prepared to defend their country. They were ordered, under the command of col. Claiborne, to a point on the river about 21 miles above the city, there to remain to guard the river, and intercept, for inspection, all boats that might descend the river.
On the 16th I dispatched two of my aids to Col. Burr, who had tendered his respect to the civil authority; these gentlemen engaged on my part to give the colonel an interview in the neighborhood of Cole's creek. Conformably thereto I met the colonel on the 17th, and after a lengthy interview, he offered to surrender himself to the civil authority, of the territory, and to suffer his boats to be searched. On the 18th, colonel Burr accompanied by my aids, majors Shields and Poindexter, rode down to the place, and was committed to the highest tribunal, of the civil authority, where he now remains for trial.
Four gentlemen of unquestionable respectability, with a detachment of 30 men, are now in the act of making the search of the boats, and to-morrow I expect their report.
Thus far, this mighty alarm, with all its exaggerations has eventuated in nine boats and one hundred men, and the major part of these are boys, or young men just from school.—Many of their depredations have been taken before judge Rodney, but they bespeak ignorance of the views or designs of the colonel. I believe that they are really ignorant and deluded. I believe that they are the dupes of stratagem if the asseverations of generals Eaton and Wilkinson, are to be credited.
NEW-YORK, February 24.
Particulars of the taking of CURRA COA , extracted from a Jamaica paper of January 24.
On Saturday last arrived at Port-Royal, his majesty's frigate Anson, of 10 guns, captain Lydiard, from Curacoa, with 800 prisoners, the colors captured at that island, which was taken in the most extraordinary and gallant manner, by a squadron of frigates consisting of the
Arethusa, 88 guns, Capt. Brisbane Latona, 88 Wood Anson, 40 Lydiard Fisgard, 88 Molton
For skill in planing, singular boldness in executing, this event will rank among the first of heroic actions—it is indeed perfectly in unison with every thing glorious in the past, and an example of every thing great to the future.
As our squadron did not possess the means of laying regular siege to the place, captain Brisbane came to the determination of sailing into the port, and storming forts hitherto considered as impregnable, or perishing in the attempt, for retreat was impossible. The time chosen was day-dawn on the morning of the 1st of Jan. when all the boats were hoisted out and the squadron stood in with a strong breeze, the Arethusa leading. The enemy were panic-struck at such unexpected temerity; all was confusion—here soldiers without officers—there officers without soldiers; alarm drums beating in all directions; a British squadron in their very harbor, and within pistol-shot of their batteries, before sun-rise. Troops collected at Ora Bandy were prevented from crossing the water, our ships interposing; not more than 3 broadsides were fired from our frigates when the ships' companies and officers of the Arethusa and Anson, with the marines of the Latona, headed by captains Brisbane and Lydiard, were landed, Fort Amsterdam stormed, and all the out-works had British colors flying before eight o'clock, Fort Republic on the hill and Carracas fort excepted. The Fisgard had orders to act against Ora Bandy, two batteries distinct from the main land, she took possession of, to one of which the men absolutely swam, the enemy being previously dislodged. The guns of Fort Amsterdam were fired but once; on our people storming the place they did not act in a body, but retreated in confusion, firing round corners and from houses. The militia amounting to 3000, had not time to collect, nor could they cross the water in boats. The Dutch frigate Kenau Hasslar, was boarded by capt. Brisbane, the Latona warped alongside and took possession, when capt. Brisbane proceeded for the shore. The Surinam corvette was boarded from the larboard bow of the Anson, while her starboard guns were firing at the batteries. The Flying Fish, a large national schooner, was boarded by the boats of the Arethusa; the officers and crews of those vessels fought most gallantly; Commodore

Cornelius Yertz was killed; the captain of the Surinam mortally wounded, and the first lieutenant dangerously, besides several others. The moment the town, Fort-Amsterdam, &c. were completely in capt. Brisbane's possession, a lieutenant of marines was sent with a flag of truce, requiring Fort-Republic to surrender. The officer discontinued firing, but would not surrender without an order from lieutenant-general J. P. Changignon, the governor, who was at this time a prisoner, with all his staff, in Fort-Amsterdam. We understand that capt. Brisbane desired the council to be collected, and gave them five minutes to capitulate for the whole island, but as they intreated for a longer period, it was extended to half an hour, in the mean time, the most active preparations were made for storming this almost inaccessible command by captain Bolton, were in boats ready to proceed by water. The marines of the squadron, with about 800 sailors of the Arethusa and Anson, were prepared to advance by land, the remainder of the sailors on shore, including an officer and sixty men from the Latona, manned such guns as could bear on the object of attack, every thing was ready on a signal being made, when a capitulation was signed, and the troops in Fort-Republic alone, marched out with the honors of war, piling their arms, and becoming prisoners. All private property is respected, and the troops to be sent to Europe and exchanged. Captains Brisbane and Lydiard landed together; the former was first man who scaled the walls, the latter the second, closely followed and supported by their respective officers and ship's companies. Captain Wood remained afloat in the command of the squadron; about 200 of the enemy were killed; our loss is very trifling—had our ships been half an hour later in the attack, the slaughter must have been dreadful—nothing could be better timed.
List of killed and wounded on board his majesty's vessels:
Arethusa—2 killed & 5 wounded Latona—1 killed and 2 wounded Anson—none killed, 7 wounded Fisgard—none killed, none wounded Total—3 killed, 14 wounded.
We understand that there were upwards of 60 Spanish, French, and Dutch vessels, exclusive of 6 or 7 Americans, lying at Curraoaa when that island fell into our possession; some of them are stated to be of great value.
Six commissioners have been appointed to investigate prize concerns at Curraoaa. Captain James Athol Wood, of the Latona frigate, is the president.
The following appointments have been made by Commodore Brisbane, of the Arethusa:
Lieutenant Parish, 1st of the Arethusa, to command the Kenau Hasslas frigate, of 36 guns.
Lieutenant Higman, second of the Arethusa, to command the Surinam frigate of 22 guns. Lieutenant Sullivan, made master and commander, and to command the Flying Fish schr. of 16 guns.
Mr. Elliot, late purser of the Arethusa, Commissary-general; and Mr. Reid, late purser of the Anson, Store-Keeper of the Island.
La Superieure brig. of 14 guns, captain Rushworth, sailed on Tuesday morning for England, having on board Captain Lydiard of the Anson frigate, the bearer of dispatches to the lords of the Admiralty, announcing the capture of the island of Curraoaa.
The Arethusa frigate of 38 guns, captain Brisbane, arrived on Wednesday from Curraoaa, with the following vessels, captured at that island, viz:
Dutch frigate Kenau Hasslas, of 36 guns, and 170 men; ditto Corvette Surinam, of 21 guns and 90 men; do. Flying Fish, of 14 guns and 50 men; and Spanish schooner Maria, of 10 guns and upwards of 50 men. A great number of their men jumped overboard, and got on shore previous to their being taken possession of. The frigate is a fine vessel; only five years old, and built entirely of oak; she suffered much in her masts during the action.
NEW-YORK, Feb. 16.
Fourteen sail of square rigged vessels went to sea yesterday evening—amongst them was the ship Latona, Alden, for Liverpool, having on board, captain Brewster and Son, Robert Mitchell and John White, pilots, captain Pierce and one of his hands, all going out as witnesses in the case of captain Whitby, late of the Cambrian frigate.
WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. 23.
We have perused a letter dated Natchez January 26, which states that Mr.
Burr had been liberated on bail, in the sum of ten thousand dollars, and that he had returned to his boats.
The same paper states further, that a letter, dated New-Orleans, January 23d states that a grand jury had found a bill against judge Workman and Mr. Kerr, without, however, specifying the charge.
BALTIMORE, Feb. 19.
With no small degree of satisfaction, we are enabled to announce that our harbor is entirely free from ice. We have been long blockaded by this enemy; but he has drawn off, to make room for Commerce, whose "ten thousand wheels" already play the pleasing tune, so grateful to the Merchants' ears.
On yesterday about one o'clock, an application was made to judge Nicholson, for a habeas corpus, on behalf of general John Adair, and Mr. Peter V. Ogden, who were announced to the public yesterday, as having arrived at Fort M'Henry from New-Orleans under the military orders of general Wilkinson. The judge with that promptitude and dispatch which ought ever to be the characteristic of a judge, in releasing the citizens of his country from lawless oppression and tyranny, instantly issued a habeas corpus, directed to lieutenants Pinkney and Luckett, returnable at 4 o'clock of the same day, at Evans's Tavern.
The sheriff of the county, immediately proceeded to Fort M'Henry, where he gained access to the above mentioned officers before they were aware of his character; before the writ being shewn to them, they felt some little hesitation whether they were obliged to obey the command of their superior officer, in seizing and detaining the private citizens of our country under military guard; but this doubt was of momentary duration, yielded to the obligation, which as good citizens, they felt themselves bound to pay to the civil laws and officers of their country. They accordingly appeared before the judge with their prisoners at the hour appointed in the writ, and returned in answer to the writ, that they held their prisoners in custody under the military orders of general James Wilkinson, as appeared by a copy of the orders thereunto annexed—these orders contained no charge, or imputation of any crime whatever against either of the prisoners. The judge, however, examined the officer on oath if he had any knowledge whatever of any act done by either of the prisoners, in violation of the laws of the United States, or of any particular state; to which the officer answered he had no knowledge of any fact whatever of that nature, except what he had understood from general report and newspaper publication.
The judge then instantly discharged the prisoners.
MARTINSBURG, March 6.
FOR THE INTELLIGENCER.
To the PUBLIC.
As the period is drawing to an issue, when we shall be called upon to send fit and proper men to represent us in the general state government, it may not be improper in a Citizen, to ask the questions,—have we thought on proper men?—who are proper men?—Not surely those who are merely devoted to this party or the other party, but men who are real Americans in principle, and who have both the ability and probity to perform what they undertake for the People. Previous to the Election, I shall give you my opinion fully, on your true interests, and shew you exactly the situation in which we stand, and beg leave, in the mean time, that you will be pleased to contemplate PHILIP C. PENDLETON to be your next representative in Congress, and PHILIP P. WILSON to go to the state Legislature. I think I shall be able to satisfy you on the propriety of the nomination, if you will but consent to lay prejudice aside, and consult your own benefits, and local respectability, as well as the true interest of the United States generally.
An old Whig of 76.
March 5.
Washington-City, March 1.
A letter has been received from general Adair, addressed to the Kentucky delegation, stating the circumstances of his arrest at New-Orleans, the harsh treatment which he says he has experienced, and declaring himself innocent of all participation in any scheme hostile to the United States. In this letter which we had expected to have given in this paper, general Adair represents that
while in Kentucky, he received some time in November a letter from general Wilkinson, dated Sept. 29th, inviting him to come to New-Orleans and join him in an attack on and conquest of the Spanish possessions; and that he immediately answered it, declining all participation in the plan proposed to him. He added that his purpose in going to New-Orleans was entirely to make a purchase of land.
The Legislature of the territory of Orleans met at the city of New-Orleans on the 15th of January, when governor, Claiborne addressed them in a speech of considerable length.
The speaker laid before the house a letter from the hon. James Workman, judge of the county court of Orleans county, covering sundry documents, informing the house of representatives that he had adjourned his court sine die, and explaining his reasons therefor. The illegal arrest and transportation of certain persons, by order of General Wilkinson, the overthrow of the civil authority, &c. was also announced. The letter and part of the documents were read, and the whole referred to a select committee.
Letters from Orleans mention the arrest of judge Workman, who allowed Lewis Kerr, esq. the attorney who issued the first writ of habeas corpus for Mr. Ogden, on which he was released, and James M. Bradford, editor of the Orleans Gazette.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman at Natchez, to his friend in Philad. dated January 19.
"We have been for some days here en militaire, but Mr. Burr having given himself up to the civil authority, the militia are discharged, and things are becoming more tranquil—business is still dull. We must refer you to the public prints for the particulars of our progress in the war, as they are too lengthy for epistolary communication.
Extract of a letter dated Washington, Mississippi Territory, January 29, to a gentleman in Alexandria.
"Mr. Burr arrived at judge Bruin's above Natchez ten or twelve days ago. He wrote to Mr. Meade the acting governor, stating that his objects were laudable, that they were not unfriendly to the United States, and cautioning him against arming citizens against citizens, and thus producing a civil war. Mr. Meade called out the militia. A warrant was issued against Mr. Burr, and a party of militia were sent to take him.
Several persons who had come to Natchez were apprehended by the military and dismissed by the acting governor on their parole till to-day. Judge Rodney to whom they have come has been examining them, but they appear to know but little of the real designs of Mr. Burr. Mr. Burr himself avoided being taken by crossing the river. The secretary sent his aids to him, a written capitulation was entered into, and last night Mr. Burr came to this place, the seat of government, and is to be examined in a day or two. He states that his object was to be ready on the call of government to make an attack on the Spanish possessions, had war been declared. He has nothing with him that can be called a force. He appears indignant at the proceedings which have been instituted against him, and speaks with much bitterness, as I am told, of general Wilkinson. The general does not seem to be popular here, and I think upon the whole that there appears to be a greater solicitude to criminate him, than any one else.
"P. S. Mr. B. alleges that the correspondence which it is said that he has carried on with gen. Wilkinson, containing plans for invading the Spanish provinces, &c. emanated, as he can prove, from the marquis Yrujo, who fabricated these letters to injure him."
ONE CENT REWARD.
RAN away from the subscriber on Tuesday the 17th ult. a bound girl, named BETSEY HAMMAN, about 16 years of age. I will give the above reward to any person for returning said runaway, and do hereby forewarn all persons from harbouring her, or dealing with her in any manner on my account.
PETER REAL.
Berkeley County, March 6, 1807.
The following BLANKS, printed with NEW and ELEGANT TYPE, are always kept for sale at this Office: DEEDS, Common BONDS, CONSTABLE'S BLANKS, Promissory NOTES, &c.
Fresh Goods.
The subscriber has just received an assortment of
New Goods,
which he purchased for Cash, and will retail on the lowest terms.
HIS LATE PURCHASES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES, viz.
Plain Leno Muslins, Elegant Leno Shawls, Ladies Silk Gloves (all colours.) Leghorn Bonnets, Superfine Dimmity, Book and Fancy Muslins, Morocco Shoes (well assorted.) Common Calicoes (very cheap.) Fancy Cords, Ditto Vest Shapes, Crowley and Blistered Steel.
Highest Price given for all kinds of Country Produce.
LEVI PRICE.
Martinsburg, March 6, 1807.
TAKE NOTICE.
THE subscriber some time ago, gave to William Mackey, jun. of Martinsburg, two notes for two Clocks, the first of which is to be complied with the 1st day of April and the other the 1st day of June, 1807. This is therefore to give notice to any person who may take an assignment on the above notes, that as they are given for Clocks only, I hold myself bound to discharge them only with Clocks. The Clocks shall be ready as soon as the notes become due, and the holder of said notes will please to take notice, that they shall be fully complied with, but I am determined to pay no interest on them, if they are not brought forward as soon as they become payable.
REES BRANSON.
Frederick County, March 6, 1807.
Berkeley, ss.
February Court, 1807.
Joseph Foreman, Complainant,
AGAINST
Jane Wight, Admr. x. of James Wight, dec'd. and Elizabeth Wight and Children of James Wight, dec'd. Defendants. IN CHANCERY.
UPON the motion of the Complainant, by his Counsel, and it appearing to the Court that the defendants have failed to file their answer to the Subpoena in this Cause, being returned Executed to December Court, 1801; It is ordered that the bill of the Complainant be taken pro confesso, and the matter thereof be decreed accordingly, unless the defendants, at or before May term next, file their answer; and it further appearing to the Court that the defendants since the service of the Subpoena in this cause, have removed themselves out of this Commonwealth, it is directed that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer, and contained therein for two months successively.
A Copy. Teste, DAVID HUNTER, C. B. C.
NOTICE.
WHEREAS I passed my Note of hand to William M'Causland, on the _____ day of _____ amounting to _____ for some goods he requested me to purchase at his sale, which said goods I restored to him again, and he gave me a receipt against said note, as he informed me the same was mislaid or lost; But I am lately informed that the said note is lodged in the hands of George Tabler, delivered to him by the said M'Causland, as a good note. I hereby inform the public that said note is void, and that I will never pay the same or any part thereof.
GAROLD LEWIS COFFENBERGER. March 6, 1807.
THE LAST NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the subscriber, are once more requested to call at his house in Martinsburg, and pay the amounts due from them, on or before the first day of April next; no longer indulgence can or will be given. All persons having just demands against the subscriber, are requested to bring them forward for settlement.
LUKE PENTONY.
March 6, 1807.

Just Received.
THE subscribers have just received a handsome assortment of Fresh fancy Goods,
 among which are  Elegant superfine broad Thread Lace,  Superb Ladies Grecian Dresses,  Plain spotted and needle worked Leno Muslins,  Plain Cambric and Lace ditto  Ladies fashionable Cap Patterns and Neck Handkerchiefs,  Fashionable split straw and Leghorn Bonnets,  Plush Velvet and Cambric hair Shawls of all colours,  Ladies and Gentlemen's white Kid Gloves, ditto Silk,  Changeable Lutestring,  Silk and Cotton Chambrey Muslins,  Ladies patent cork sole Shoes,  Ditto Morocco and Kid Slippers,  Gentlemen's imported and country made Hats,  Superfine 4-4 Irish Linens, low-priced ditto, and 3-4 Sheeting,  Best superfine Calico, new patterns,  Common and low-price ditto,  Best superfine London Broad Cloths,  President's, Bennet's and Constitution Cords,  Velvets and Fancy Cords,  Gentlemen's fashionable cut Silk Velvets  Vest Patterns,  Bennet's Fancy Card ditto and Swansdowns.  They have remaining, a few Flannels, Blankets and coarse Cloths, which they will sell low to close the sales.  Also on hand, a large supply of Bar Iron, Plow Molds, Steel and Castings; China, Glass, Queens, Stone and Tin Ware, with a complete assortment of Saddlery, Hardware, Groceries, Palms, Oil, Paton and other Medicines; a large quantity of old Whisky, distilled in Maryland out of pure rye. 
Fresh Clover Seed,
Of last year's growth as will appear from the following certificate: "I do hereby certify that the load of Clover Seed which I have this day sold James & John Lane, merchants, of Shepherd's Town, is good, sound, fresh Clover Seed, of last year's growth; it being raised on my own farm, in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Given under my hand this 11th day of February, 1807. ABRAHAM LONG. "
"Attest, Martin Shultz." All which they will sell low, and request all those who wish to get great bargains to call on them at the Market-house square.
JAMES & JOHN LANE. Shepherd's Town, Feb. 18, 1807.
P. S. They earnestly request all those indebted to them, and whose bonds, notes and accounts are due, to discharge the same before the first of next month, so as to prevent trouble and expense to themselves. (The necessity of punctuality must be obvious to every reflecting mind.) They will receive Flour, Wheat, Rye, Corn, Oats and Flax-Seed in payment, and allow the highest market price.
JAMES & JOHN LANE.
NOTICE is hereby given, that an ELECTION will be held at the Court-House in Martinsburg, on the Monday after the third Tuesday in April next, for the purpose of choosing a fit person to represent the District composed of the Counties of Berkeley, Jefferson & Hampshire, in the House of Representatives of the United States.
NICHOLAS ORRICK, Sheriff. February 20, 1807.
NOTICE is hereby given, that an ELECTION will be held at the Court-House in Martinsburg, on the Monday after the third Tuesday in April next, for the purpose of choosing two fit persons to represent the County of Berkeley in the General Assembly of this State.
NICHOLAS ORRICK, Sheriff. February 20, 1807.
NOTICE is hereby given, that an ELECTION will be held at the Court-House in Martinsburg, on the Monday after the third Tuesday in April next, for the purpose of choosing a fit person to represent the District composed of the Counties of Berkeley, &c. &c. in the Senate of this State.
NICHOLAS ORRICK, Sheriff. February 20, 1807.
FARMERS ATTEND.
WILL be sold at public vendue, on Wednesday the first day of April next, that beautiful FARM where Jacob Miller, dec'd, formerly lived, lying in Jefferson County, on the road leading from Shepherd's Town to Charles Town, nearly in the centre, and adjoining the plantation on which the late Gen. Darke formerly lived, containing 100 acres, one third of which is well covered with timber. This Farm, for beauty and convenience, exceeds any of its size in Berkeley, Jefferson or Frederick; the land is of the first quality and level; there are fifteen acres of excellent Meadow with a stream of water running thro' the middle of the same; there are several never failing springs that issue out near the dwelling house; the improvements are two Dwelling Houses, a good Barn, fine Stable and Smoke House, an excellent Still-House with plenty of overhead water, a Milk House and Black-Smith's Shop, with a fine Orchard of Fruit trees; the Houses are all in good repair. The sale of the Land will be on the premises, precisely at ten o'clock in the forenoon.
There will likewise be offered for sale on the same day, about two o'clock in the afternoon, two half acre LOTS, one situate on a corner on the Main street; the improvements are two log Houses and other necessary buildings; the houses are two stories high and well finished with good cellars under them; these houses are in a fine situation for any kind of public business; they will be sold together, or separate, as may best suit the purchasers. The other Lot is in a good part of the town, but without improvements. The terms will be one half down, and the remainder in easy annual payments.
JOHN MILLER and HENRY MILLER, Admrs Feb. 13, 1807.
Jefferson County, ss. October Court, 1806. William M'Cormick, Complainant, AGAINST William Hiett, Benjamin Bell, William P. Flood, Joseph Bell, Jur. John Daniel, and Samuel Daniel, Defendants, In CHANCERY.
THE defendant William Hiett, not having entered his appearance agreeable to an act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth, upon the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant William Hiett, appear here on the second Tuesday in April next, and answer the complainant's bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer for two months successively, also published at the front door of the court house of the said county for the same length of time.
A Copy. Attest, GEORGE HITE, c.j.c.
BOLTING CLOTHS.
JUST received an extensive assortment of best warranted BOLTING CLOTHS, of every description, which will be sold unusually low, by KENNEDY & RAGAN. Hagers-town, June 3, 1806. [17]
Jefferson County, ss. November Court, 1806. Joseph Brown, Complainant, AGAINST Alexander Saunderson and John Young, defts. In CHANCERY.
THE defendant, Alexander Saunderson, not having entered his appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that the said Alexander Saunderson is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth, upon the motion of the said Complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered that the said Alexander Saunderson do appear here on the second Tuesday in April next, to answer the bill of the Complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer for two months successively, and posted at the door of the Court-House of said County.
A Copy. Teste, GEORGE HITE, c.j.c.
CASH given for clean Linen & Cotton
RAGS At the Office of the INTELLIGENCER.
Fresh Clover Seed.
THE subscriber has just received a quantity of excellent Fresh CLOVER SEED, which he will sell on low terms. WALTER B. SELBY. Shepherd's Town, Feb. 13, 1807.
The subscriber has for sale a quantity of Fresh Clover Seed, and ground PLASTER of PARIS. RICH WILLIS. Jefferson County, Feb. 13, 1807.
NOTICE is hereby given, that an ELECTION will be held at the Court-House in Charles-Town, on the second Tuesday in April next, for the purpose of choosing a fit person to represent the District composed of the Counties of Jefferson, Berkeley & Hampshire, in the House of Representatives of the United States.
ALEXANDER WHITE, Sheriff. February 27, 1807.
NOTICE is hereby given, that an ELECTION will be held at the Court-House in Charles-Town, on the second Tuesday in April next, for the purpose of choosing two fit persons to represent the County of Jefferson in the General Assembly of this State.
ALEXANDER WHITE, Sheriff. February 27, 1807.
NOTICE is hereby given, that an ELECTION will be held at the Court-House in Charles-Town, on the second Tuesday in April next, for the purpose of choosing a fit person to represent the District composed of the Counties of Jefferson, &c. &c. in the Senate of this State.
ALEXANDER WHITE, Sheriff. February 27, 1807.
FOR SALE,
A VALUABLE Tract of LAND, containing about 260 acres, lying on Mill-Creek, Berkeley County, and adjoining the stone house tavern place; there is about 160 acres cleared and under good fence, and the balance clothed with excellent timber; 4 acres of meadow are made, & 12 more could be made, which may be watered with a wheel. The improvements are a comfortable dwelling house with a good kitchen adjoining, smoke house, and other convenient out houses: There is also on the premises an excellent new barn, 24 by 63 feet, within 20 yards of the water; a good apple orchard, and various kinds of other fruit trees. This tract of land is level, and in other respects well adapted to farming; it is in sight of the road leading from Martinsburg to Winchester, and about 12 miles from each place. Any person wishing to purchase can know the terms by applying to the subscriber living on the premises.
HUGH DAVIDSON. February 27, 1807.
TAKE NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of Wm. Burns, sen. dec'd, whose Bonds, Notes and accounts are now due, are requested to come forward and make payment immediately, as no indulgence can or will be given. JOHN BURNS, sen'r. February 27, 1807.
Berkeley, ss. February Court, 1807. John Swann, Complainant, AGAINST Jeremiah Dunn, Andrew Bowman and Joseph Foreman, Defendants, In CHANCERY.
THE defendant, Jeremiah Dunn, not having entered his appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that he is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the Complainant by his Counsel, it is ordered, that said Jeremiah Dunn do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in April next, to answer the bill of the Complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer for two months successively, and published at the door of the Court-House of the said County.
A Copy. Teste, DAVID HUNTER, c.b.c.
A LARGE and very EXTENSIVE Assortment of Suitable GOODS.
For the present and approaching seasons, just received from Philadelphia, and finished opening, are now offered for sale by the subscribers, unusually low in price, for Cash, Country Produce or on the usual credit to punctual customers.
Their assortment, in part, consists of the following articles:
 200 Pieces assorted India Muslins, uncommonly cheap,  150 — American and English Chintzes and Calicos,  30 — 4-4 Irish Linens, low priced,  20 — Assorted coloured Flannels,  15 — ditto ditto Coatings,  10 — Coloured Planes of a superior quality,  Bennet Cords handsomely ast. and cheap, ditto for Vest-shapes neatly figured,  Tabby Velvets for ditto nice patterns,  Constitution Cords, Velvets, Corduroys and Thicksets, very cheap,  Superfine Broad and Forest Cloths, a Handsome and cheap assortment,  Blankets, Duffel and Rose, cheap for the quality,  Superfine Bath Coatings, for ladies riding dresses,  Kersey Moleskin, Fancy stout Satinett, Casimeres, a handsome assortment,  Full'd Hose, a large assortment,  Lamb's wool ditto Welsh knit, ditto Gloves, of a good quality,  Broad Laces, a handsome asst. & cheap,  Velvet Fancy tinsel'd Bands & Wreaths,  Fancy Bullion and Spangled Shoe-bows, very cheap,  Very fine Linen Cambricks, cheaper than usual,  9-8 Irish Sheeting, Bed Tickings,  Apron Checks, very cheap and good,  Fine Dowlas Linens and Britannas,  Bandannoe and Madrass Handkerchiefs,  Damask camel's-hair & Cambric Shawls, new fashioned,  Black and White Gauzes, fine & cheap. 
ALSO, A general assortment of
Groceries and Hard-Ware,
All of which will be sold on such terms as must please the purchaser. F. NADENBOUSCH, & Co. Martinsburg, December 5, 1806.
FOR SALE,
A TRACT of LAND, containing about 900 acres, one half of which is cleared, the balance well timbered; and a considerable quantity of well watered meadow. On the premises is a good Merchant Mill and Distillery, on a never-failing stream of water, and in sight of the Potomak river. This tract can be divided into several different tenements, with a Dwelling House and Barn to each; it is of the first rate limestone quality; and is situate in Berkeley County, Virginia, on Potomak river, 10 miles from Martinsburg, 8 from Williamsport, and 13 from Mercersburg. This land will be sold together, or divided into two tracts, as may best suit the purchaser. A good bargain will be given to a purchaser, in the mill and one half the land, on paying about two thirds of the purchase money in hand. For terms apply to the subscriber on the premises.
GEORGE NEWKIRK. April 18, 1806.
The following BLANKS, printed with NEW and ELEGANT TYPE, are always kept for sale at this Office: DEEDS, Common BONDS, CONSTABLE'S BLANKS, Promissory NOTES, &c.
MARTINSBURG, Berkeley County, Virginia; Printed and published by JOHN ALBURTIS.
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