Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer (Martinsburg, Va.), 1803-02-04 00:00:00

Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer.
[No. 45 of VOLUME IV.]
FRIDAY, February 4, 1803.
[WHOLE No. 201.]
FOR SALE.
UPWARDS of Five Hundred Acres of good Limestone LAND, situate in Jefferson County, Virginia; two miles from Charles Town, eleven from Shepherd's Town, two from Keyes's Ferry, and six from Harper's Ferry. There is no farm in the County better watered—the different springs that rise on it, when united, form a stream large enough for a Mill, in the driest season, with fall sufficient for that purpose.—There is about 20 Acres of Meadow and more may be made with little expense.—The soil is light, easily cultivated, and clear of stone. There are two large, and one small Apple Orchard of excellent fruit. More than 200 Acres of this Land is well clothed with timber. It may conveniently be divided into two or three farms, if it should suit the purchaser or purchasers, allotting to each a proportion of timber, meadow, orchards, houses, &c. A more particular description is not thought necessary—the land may be seen, and the terms of sale made known by applying to the subscriber on the premises.
If application should be made in time, I will sell THREE or FOUR LOTS of LAND, containing from TWO to TEN ACRES, as may best suit the purchasers, with a never failing spring of water on each Lot, well situated for Mechanics of every description, being on the main road leading from Keyes's Ferry to Charles Town. One of these Lots is well calculated for a TANYARD. Also for sale, several unimproved LOTS in Charles Town, and Five Hundred Acres of excellent LAND on the Little Kanawha, Wood County.
ALEXANDER WHITE, junr. January 21, 1803.
BERKELEY COUNTY, ss.
October Court, 1802.
John Myles, Tunis Newkirk, George Newkirk, Henry Newkirk, John Newkirk and Joseph Newkirk, which said Henry, John and Joseph, are infants under the age of 21 years, by George Newkirk, their Guardian—Compts.
AGAINST
David Watkins, Jane Logan, (widow) Executrix and Devisee of James Logan, dec'd, Brian Bruin and James Wilson, Defs.
IN CHANCERY.
THE Defendants, David Watkins and Bryan Bruin, 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 motion of the Complainants, by their Counsel, it is ordered, that the said Defendants do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in March next, and answer the bill of the Complainants, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Virginia Gazette, for two months successively, and published at the door of the Court House of the said County.
A Copy.
Teste, H. BEDINGER, c. b. c.
BERKELEY COUNTY, ss.
OCTOBER COURT, 1802.
Andrew Waggener, surviving Executor of William Cunningham, dec'd—Compt.
AGAINST
Ann Henshaw, widow and adm'r x of William Henshaw, dec'd, who was Ex'r of James Cunningham, dec'd, Nicholas Henshaw, Rachel Lemon, Lewis Moore and Rebecca his wife, Levi Henshaw, Hiram Henshaw, Seth Duncan and Rhexwana his wife, Adam Stephen Henshaw, Jonathan Seamon Henshaw, Washington Henshaw, William Slaughter Henshaw and Uriah Springer Henshaw, the said Adam Stephen, Jonathan Seamon, Washington, William Slaughter and Uriah Springer, are infants under the age of 21 years, which said Nicholas, Rachel, Rebecca, Levi, Hiram, Rhexwana, Adam Stephen, Jonathan Seamon, Washington, William Slaughter and Uriah Springer, are children and co-heirs and co-heiresses of the said William Henshaw, dec'd—Defendants. IN CHANCERY.
THE Defendants, Nicholas Henshaw, Lewis Moore, and Rebecca
his wife, not having entered their appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that they are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth, on motion of the Complainant, by his Counsel, it is ordered, that the said Defendants do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in March next, and answer the bill of the Complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Virginia Gazette, for two months successively, and published at the door of the Court House of the said County.
A Copy.
Teste,
H. BEDINGER, c. b. c.
BERKELEY COUNTY, ss.
October Court, 1802.
Ann Hunter, Guardian of Ann Evelina Hunter, Moses Hunter and David Hunter, children and Heirs of Moses Hunter, deceased—Complainants
AGAINST
John Davis, Sarah Keemer, Thomas May and James Keemer, Executors of James Keemer, dec'd, Elizabeth Davis, an infant under the age of 21 years, James K. Davis, William Magowan, and Mary his wife, late Mary Davis, which said Elizabeth, James K. and Mary, are children of said John Davis, and Legatees of said James Keemer, dec'd. Defendants. IN CHANCERY.
THE Defendants Thomas May, and James Keemer, not having entered their appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly, and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that they are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the Complainants, by their Counsel, it is ordered, that the said Defendants do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in March next, and answer the bill of the Complainants, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Virginia Gazette, for two months successively, and published at the door of the Court House of the said County.
A Copy.
Teste, H. BEDINGER, c. b. c.
BERKELEY COUNTY, ss.
November Court, 1802.
John Offerrall, Complainant.
against
Patrick M'Caffry, surviving partner of Tabb & M'Caffry, Samuel Craig, Anthony Kennedy and Patrick Campbell, trustees of Tabb & M'Caffry, and Michael M'Kewan and James Faulkner, Defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
THE Defendants Patrick M'Caffry, Anthony Kennedy & Patrick Campbell, 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 the said Defendants do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in February next, and answer the bill of the Complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Virginia Gazette, for two months successively, and published at the door of the Court House of the said County. And it is further ordered, that the said Defendants, M'Kewan, Faulkner and Craig, do not pay, convey away, or secrete any debts by them owing to, or effects in their hands belonging to the Defendants M'Caffry & Tabb, until the further order of this Court.
A Copy.
Teste, H. BEDINGER, c. b. c.
We are authorised to inform the Citizens of Berkeley County, that JAMES CAMPBELL, Esq. and MAGNUS TATE, Esq. will stand a poll at the ensuing election for Representatives in the State Legislature.
PRINTING,
In all its variety, executed at this Office, with correctness and expedition.
To the Inhabitants of Berkeley County.
FELLOW-CITIZENS,
BEING frequently solicited by a number of respectable Gentlemen to come forward as a Candidate to represent you in the General Assembly of this Commonwealth, this is therefore to inform you that I have at last got my own consent, not only to enlarge the field of your choice, but if elected, to serve you faithfully, according to my best judgment and ability. I will add, fellow-citizens, that I have lived amongst you nearly thirteen years, and in the course of that time, I have been endeavoring to learn the political situation of our common country, and have established for myself a place of residence in Berkeley County, where it is probable I may pass the balance of my days; it is therefore natural to suppose that my own interest, will lead me upon all occasions, to promote your welfare in general, as a body politic, of which body myself and family forms a part.—I will further add, that there may be a number of persons who vote for measures and not for men, that may wish to know my political sentiments; in order to give them that information, I do declare myself to be a real republican, a true friend to the constitution of the United States, and an approver of the present administration of the general government.
With sentiments of esteem,
I leave you to judge,
and chuse for yourselves.
JOEL WARD.
Mill-Creek, December 26, 1802.
CONGRESS OF THE U. STATES.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
The house resolved itself into a committee of the whole—Mr. John C. Smith in the chair—on Mr. Rutledge's resolution, to exempt states importing arms for the use of their militia from the payment of duties thereon.
On this resolution an interesting debate ensued which continued till near four o'clock.
Those who advocated the resolution are Messrs. Rutledge, Macon, Lowndes, Bayard, Nicholson, Dennis, Hunger, Butler, and Griswold.
Those opposed to it are Messrs. Dawson, Randolph, Bacon, Eustis, Mattoon, Holland and Mitchell.
The friends of the resolution supported it principally on general principles—notwithstanding its origination in the peculiar circumstances in which South Carolina was placed by the purchase of arms abroad which she was about importing. They declared the arming the militia of the United States an object of the utmost importance—an object not only recommended by the ordinary situation of the country, but likewise enforced by the peculiar crisis of affairs. The militia had been correctly denominated the natural defence of the nation, and alone could render a standing army unnecessary.—A celebrated writer had truly pronounced an armed nation invincible—and when arms should be put universally into the hands of our militia, the United States would be an armed nation. As these sentiments were indisputable, and as a state of affairs existed not of the most pleasant nature, as there was no knowing the moment when our most vulnerable points might be attacked, inducements to the adoption of the resolution of a temporary, were superadded to those of a permanent complexion.
Two objections only were urged against the adoption of the resolution—the first, that thereby a diminution of the revenue might be experienced—the second, that it withdrew a legitimate and necessary protection from the domestic manufacture of arms. With regard to the first objection, it was alleged to have but little weight. The quantum of revenue derived from the importation of arms was insignificant—and it appeared by documents on the table that in the years 1799, 1800 and 1801 not a dollar had been received from this source. So trifling a sacrifice, therefore, as this consideration involved, was unworthy of the regard of the legislature in competition with the immense object of arming our militia.—A good militia system had always been con-
sidered as a great desideratum, and had engaged every session the attention of the legislature. But it was believed that until arms were exclusively put into the hands of our citizens no effectual provision could be accomplished—whereas with arms in their hands they could be competent, under state regulations, to the complete defence of the country.
Under the Constitution of the United States, it does not appear to be the duty of the states to arm the militia—that duty was at best equivocal—as the object was national, it ought perhaps most correctly be considered as the duty of the general government. It was certainly the interest of that government that the militia should be armed—and it would also be the evidence of a wise and unanimous policy to grant the reasonable requests of the states—particularly when a gratification of such requests would promote not only the general harmony, but also the national strength.
The removal of the duty, it was observed, would in the proportion of 15 to 100, increase the ability of the states to purchase arms, for which this was a season the most auspicious, and which ought therefore to be immediately seized. An immense mass of arms had been employed during the late European war—and on the restoration of peace, which now pervaded Europe, a large portion of them, becoming unnecessary, were carried into the market—the consequence of which was the reduction of their price much below the war price. This then was the season for purchase, which ought to be improved without delay, as there was no foreseeing the hour at which new hostilities might burst out in that quarter, and as it was ascertained, from experience, that during a state of war the exportation of arms was prohibited—which might be that period when they would be most wanted by this country.
The militia were, it was remarked, in most of the states but miserably supplied with arms—and this was more particularly the case in the southern states. Should the nation, contrary to their wishes, be engaged in war, it was these states that would experience the first attack of an invading enemy—and in such event, as the ultimate defence must rest upon the national government, it would then be perceived that even the revenue would in effect be aided in case the facility thereby given the states to procure arms should have, by the removal of this duty, rendered unnecessary the interposition of the federal government. By limiting it to two years, a stimulus would be given to the states, as well as an intimation of the sense of the general government of the importance of immediately attending to this interesting object.
It was asked, whether it was proper to tax the militia that the revenue might be aided? It would be better even to tax the bread of life, than the arms of the militia, because those arms were necessary to enable our citizens to eat that bread in peace.
With regard to the second objection made to the resolution, that it would depress, if not destroy, the domestic manufacture of arms, it was replied that even if such should be the effect, in a case of such infinite importance, the lesser evil should be submitted to rather than lose the greater benefit. It was acknowledged that the protection of domestic manufactures was a great object, and especially the manufacture of arms—but it was declared to be the result of all experience in Europe that the private manufacture of arms must be abandoned in time of peace. Government, mindful of this necessary effect, had established national armories. Such ought to be the policy of the United States, as well as the giving a bounty, in time of peace, on the domestic manufacture, even if that bounty exceeded the market price one hundred per cent. The effect, however, ascribed to the removal of this duty, was denied—and it was alleged that the present price of imported arms was so low, notwithstanding the existing duty, that the domestic manufacturer could not enter into competition with the importer.
With regard to protecting duties, they had in many cases been laid, and correctly laid, on articles, such as hats, boots and shoes, where the ability of the manufacturers was equal to the demand—but in the article of arms this was manifestly

not the fact—nor was it believed, considering our increasing population, that it would be the case for twenty years.
On the other hand the opponents of the resolution remarked, that it presented simply a question of money. Notwithstanding the eloquence with which it had been urged, it was extrinsic from the great points introduced to buoy it up. It had really nothing to do with the important object of arming the militia. Every member on the floor knew and felt the infinite magnitude of that object—but the difference of opinion entertained respected not the end, but the means of accomplishing it. In two views the resolution was exceptional—first as it would affect the revenue; and secondly, as it would affect the domestic manufacture of arms. The first consideration was entitled to some weight, though it was allowed that, if any great good could be proved as likely to result from the removal of the duty, the force of the objection would be weakened—nor would this argument, in such event, be adhered to. But the second effect calculated to be produced by the adoption of the resolution, was conclusive against it. At a time when the domestic manufacture of arms required and demanded the fostering hand of government, it was proposed, contrary to every principle of justice, and subversive of every suggestion of policy, to remove an existing duty on imported arms, and thereby effectually to prostrate the domestic manufacture of them. The duty had been imposed long since, and effects eminently beneficial had resulted from it. The manufacture of arms among ourselves had been cherished and extended.
Our dependence for this important article no longer rested upon foreign supply. Many respectable manufactories had been established, and our citizens been enabled to enter into competition with importers of arms. This effect had been produced during the late European war, when the price of arms, from the great demand was high. Now when that price was reduced, and when the domestic manufacturer could scarcely comport with the European price super-added to the duty, it is proposed still further to aggravate his situation, and to withdraw his only protection—that protection which had allured him into the manufacture, and the unjust removal of which might issue in his ruin and the destruction of the whole domestic manufacture. It was proposed to suspend the exaction of the duty for two years. This would effectually prostrate the domestic fabric of arms, and after that period we might in vain seek the manufacturer elsewhere than in the records of the bankrupt law. Thus at the very moment when our domestic manufacture of arms required the most protection, it was attempted to remove all protection whatever. Who, it was asked, would under such harsh circumstances, ever hereafter undertake this vital fabric? But it was alleged that an allowance of the importation of arms, duty free, would be attended with a great present benefit. Even allowing this might be the case, which however was questionable, was the policy of our government to sacrifice a great ultimate advantage to the temporary good?
Every nation ought to have those resources on which her existence depended within herself. Of this nature was the manufacture of arms. Regard ought not exclusively to be paid to the present period. Periods of equal or greater danger might hereafter arrive, when it would not be in our power to import arms—and when consequently our reliance must be on ourselves. Was it therefore, politic now to take a step that would crush our infant manufactures, the fabrication of arms was not to be learned in a day. Was it then wise to give up all the experience we had gained?
It was further contended that the abrogation of the duty at this late day would operate injuriously, if not unjustly, to those states who, under greater difficulties than at present existed, had made patriotic purchases of arms. Many of these purchases had been at prices three fold the existing price. Would not the removal of the duty, therefore, operate as an indirect tax upon the citizens of those states who had manifested the greatest exertions to obtain arms, while it operated as a bounty upon those who had displayed the least. These exertions had been most vigorously made in the eastern states. Would it be said that they were richer or more able to defray the expense, than the Southern states? The fact was that the respectable states of South Carolina, and the other Southern states, were fully able to pay the duty, and if they entertained a zealous disposition to arm their militia, the duty would
be no obstacle. In the Eastern states the militia were armed. These individuals had purchased arms at an enormous expense. In a state of real or apprehended danger, what had there been the conduct of the people? They had bought arms, and turned out, and submitted to heavy burthens. In another part of the union, it might not be just to say the people were asleep—but the fact was they had not armed or turned out. Is it fair, then, or just, to tax those who have been so vigilant, and have borne such heavy burthens, to relieve those who have been supine and have borne but little burthen? Is not this in effect a tax upon the necessaries of life, upon the bread of the poor? This would indeed be a dreadful discouragement to those who had most exerted themselves in a period of danger.
An argument in favor of the abrogation of the duty had been drawn from the suspension of it some time since. But that argument was entitled to little weight—then the price abroad was so high, that even abating the duty, our manufactures could keep up a competition with the importer; whereas the reverse was now the case.
It was added, that if this resolution were meant to secure the internal defence of the country, and it were calculated to have that effect, it did not extend far enough—but ought to embrace lead, ammunition, gun-powder, and flints. The circumstances under which the motion was made were extraordinary. The United States had removed the land tax, and other direct taxes, by which the states and their citizens were liberated from heavy burthens previously existing—and yet at this very time an attempt is made to diminish the only remaining source of taxation—external duties. The question was, merely whether the United States or South Carolina should pay this duty. South Carolina being better able to pay it, the answer was ready. Besides if the duty should be remitted in this instance, justice required that it should also be remitted in all other cases in which it had been paid—and this was a measure which the advocates of the resolution would not probably favor. As to cannon, they could be made cheaper at home than abroad. The state of New York had established a foundry at Connecticut. South Carolina might do the same.
The question was then taken on the amendment, limiting the suspension of the duty to two years, and carried.—Ayes 38.—Noes 33.
Mr. Samuel Smith moved to insert "brass" before "ordinance." Agreed to.
Mr. Smith then moved to strike out the word "fire"—from which it would result that all arms except muskets would be exempt from duty.
Mr. S. Smith said he would not detain the house at that late hour. He only rose to enter his protest against the ideas of some gentlemen, who had expressed the opinion that there should be no protecting duties. He believed if all protecting duties were taken off, the effect would be a destruction of our manufactures. He hoped before the house rose that subject would be brought forward and seriously attended to.
Mr. Nicholson had heard no gentleman say, there ought to be no protecting duties. He had himself said they ought not to be laid on articles of the first necessity, when the manufactures of the country were not competent to supply the demand.
A motion was made that the committee should rise, and ask leave to sit again.
Carried. Ayes 48. The committee accordingly rose, and in granting leave to sit again, the house divided. Ayes 34.—Noes 23.
Mr. Randolph, having obtained leave, reported from the Committee of Ways and Means, a bill "for the relief of the sufferers by fire in the town of Portsmouth"—which was immediately read twice, and referred to a committee of the whole on Monday next.
LONDON, November 22.
His Majesty's speech, which was eagerly looked for, throws no new light on the intention of government; it merely informs us that the peace shall be preserved, if possible; and if that be not possible we shall go to war. The maintenance of continental alliances, and the balance of power in Europe, is the only point to which the speech pledges government.
The debates in Parliament, to which this state paper gave rise, have discovered the intentions of government, with regard to public affairs, and the state and views of parties at home. By the debates,
ministers wish and hope for peace, but yet are concerned at the strides of ambition daily making by France, though they do not deem it sufficient cause to justify our going to war alone and unsupported by any continental power. Mr. Fox and the old opposition, strongly support administration in these sentiments; but are as strongly opposed by the Greenville party, and the friends of the late minister, who affirm, that without the restoration of their favorite (Mr. Pitt) to the head of affairs neither peace nor war can save the country.
On Tuesday evening, in consequence of a search warrant, issued by the magistrates at Union Hall, Mr. Stafford, the chief clerk, attended by a numerous body of police officers, went to the Oakly Arms, Oakley Street, Lambeth, where they apprehended col. Despard, and nearly forty labouring men and soldiers, the major part of them Irish. They were all taken immediately to Union Hall. The whole of the party on Wednesday morning underwent a long private examination before R. T. Smith, T. Evance, and P. Bradley, esqrs. when Mr. Despard was committed to the county goal of Surry, on suspicion of having been concerned in treasonable practices. Twenty were committed to Tot-Hill Fields, Bridewell, several to New Prison, Clerkenwell, and some others who were in a room below were discharged.
At the examination on Tuesday, at Union Hall, there was strong evidence that they were engaged in treasonable practices. Among other proofs a printed form of an oath was found in the room where they were sitting. It is said to be something of the nature of the United Irishmen's oath, and that they were in the act of administering it to each other. In performing this ceremony they were sworn only one at a time, privately, in order that there might be no witness; from which, and other circumstances of precaution, the principal appears to be well versed in the business, although the majority are poor ignorant people, of the lowest condition.
It is thus stated in a paper of the 20th. "Yesterday morning at ten o'clock, a privy council was held at lord Pelham's office, for the purpose of investigating the charges brought against col. Despard and his associates, who were apprehended in Oakley-street, on Tuesday evening. At eleven o'clock, col. Despard was brought in custody to the office; but was asked very few questions by the privy council. The greatest part of the day was taken up in examining other persons, who were privy to the proceedings of the meeting, when a great deal of useful information touching the business transpired. At three o'clock col. Despard was ordered to be conveyed to Newgate. His wife attended him, but was not suffered to communicate with him, except in the presence of a third person."
"We understand, that it was the object of the conspirators to make an attempt on the life of his majesty, on his way to the Parliament house on Tuesday. In this horrid undertaking, they were to be joined by 2000 of the poor of Spitalfields, and about the same number from St. George's Fields, &c. amounting in the whole to 10,000 men. The attempt on his majesty was only intended as the first scene in this frightful tragedy; and it is said, that having succeeded in that, it was their farther plan to seize the Tower, where having armed themselves, they meant to return and take possession of the bank; from thence they were to proceed to Buckingham house, and seize the rest of the royal family resident there. It is expected that a special commission will be immediately issued for the trial of the offenders. It is almost unnecessary to add, that he is the colonel Despard who was so long confined in Colbath Fields prison."
ALEXANDRIA, January 25.
Yesterday was inspected in this town, two hundred and twenty seven waggon loads of Flour, making five thousand three hundred and seventy barrels.
Captain Antony of the schooner Fair Play, who arrived at Wilmington, N. C. on the second inst. 13 days from Guadalupe, informs that the insurgents in that island are entirely subdued—that tranquillity, order and regular government had taken place of insurrection, and all those dreadful forebodings which have been realised to the unfortunate inhabitants of St. Domingo—that business was beginning to assume a lively attitude & American produce in considerable demand. For these blessings, however sacrifices shocking to humanity have been made. All the coloured people, of whatever age or sex have been burnt, hung,
shot, and transported, except about 100 who were in the woods—but in consequence of a proclamation, which was issued by the government, offering pardon with transportation, to those who would surrender, a considerable portion of that number had come before capt. A. sailed; and it was expected in a few days there would not remain on the island one of those wretched beings, who but lately constituted a large majority of its population. The most respectable of them, and those who had been distinguished for their humanity to the whites during the Revolution, were transported. They were forced on board of the American and English vessels lying there, at the point of the bayonet—the latter were compelled to take on board from 10 to 12 and the former 5 to 6 each. Three men, two women, and a boy were sent on board the Fair Play—and when capt. Anthony expostulated with the officers of government against receiving them, he was told to throw them overboard when he got to sea, and if he attempted to reland them on the island his vessel should be sunk. Thus all remonstrance was in vain—his only alternatives were to destroy them or to bring them to Wilmington, and humanity forbade the former.
There were 30 sail of American vessels at Guadalupe when capt. A. left there, to sail in a few days to different parts of the Union—which on their arrival will probably deposit in our country, upwards of 100 of the late chiefs of the insurgents of that island.
Capt. Anthony has entered a protest, and the inhabitants of Wilmington and its vicinity, are about to send a memorial to congress, soliciting their immediate interference with respect to this extraordinary conduct of the government of Guadalupe, which if not speedily interdicted may lead to the most fatal consequence.
It was reported at Guadalupe by the officers of a frigate which had just arrived there from France, that a war was expected between that nation and the U. States.
Information was received at Guadalupe a few days previous to the departure of the Fair Play, that an insurrection had actually taken place at Martinique but to what extent our informant did not learn.
PITTSBURGH, January 21.
Sailed, on Sunday last, from this place for Liverpool, in England, the Brig DEAN, burthen 170 tons. She takes in a cargo of Cotton at the mouth of Cumberland river, on freight, by Messrs. Meeker, Denman and Co. merchants, of Philadelphia.
A gentleman arrived here on Tuesday evening from the Natchez, which place he left on the 8th December last, informs that it was currently reported there that 10,000 French troops had arrived in the Mississippi to take possession of Louisiana; that the Port of New Orleans was still shut, and that there was a total stagnation to all business in the Mississippi Territory. Flour was selling from one to five dollars a barrel.
It is said that the governor of Louisiana, in his answer to gov. Claiborne, so far from reprobating the conduct of the Intendant of New Orleans, undertakes to defend it. This answer it is supposed formed the subject of the president's late confidential message to congress.
AUGUSTA, January 12.
On Sunday evening last, a gentleman arrived in this city from the Natchez, which place he left on the 6th of December—he informs that the Governor General of New Orleans, had issued his official orders to all the officers of government, to hold themselves in readiness to deliver up their respective offices—and he further states, that the dragoons belonging to the City of Orleans, had been sent down as far as Pockemaine, to escort the French officers up by land on their arrival. This gentleman confirms the shutting the port of New Orleans, which has occasioned great consternation among the inhabitants of the Western World.
Flour was selling at the Natchez for one dollar and fifty cents per barrel.
From a London Paper.
Toussaint Louverture's black servant, who was lately removed from his master into a different prison, has, it is said, offered to discover to the government treasures, in hard money, to the amount of many millions, which that chief has left concealed among the mountains in St. Domingo. The negro is therefore to be sent out immediately to that island.

MARTINSBURG, February 4.
The Revd. J. MINES, is, by appointment, to preach at Tuscarora Meeting House next Sabbath, at 11 o'clock, A. M. and at 4 o'clock, P. M. of the same day, in Martinsburg.
MR. ALBURTIS.
WHEN I reflect on the progress of infidelity among us, and the present situation of our beloved country under its influence, my heart bleeds at every pore. I say under its influence, because I believe it an incontestible truth that all the atheists and deists in the United States, a large majority of them are democrats. And since it is known that the private opinions of men govern their practice in every station in which they can be placed; and since Christianity alone can afford sufficient security to society for the integrity and uprightness of its members, by holding them accountable as moral agents; and since it is notorious that no reliance can be had on the oath of those who think themselves born only to promote their own happiness, and accountable to none but themselves for their conduct; I think it highly proper that those who are candidates for any important trust, should unequivocally declare to their fellow-citizens, their religious instead of their political creed, in which they are infinitely more interested. The nature of man is corrupted, prone to evil continually, and political opinions alone, however orthodox, will not preserve the community from falling into all the vices of the anti-Christian world. Licentiousness is the greatest enemy Liberty has to contend with, and without the aid of Christianity will effectually be destroyed. In order therefore to secure our Liberty and happiness, we should trust no person with any important business in the state, who does not manifest his veneration for the Christian Religion. For my own part, I am determined on all occasions to follow the advice I give.
ONE OF THE PEOPLE.
Letters were received at New-York on Friday, via Newburyport, dated Amsterdam, Nov. 30, which mentions that a number of American vessels had been chartered there by the French government to carry troops to Louisiana. Amongst them is the barque Pallas of this port. [Phil. Pap.]
Capt. Frederick Traverse, of the sch. Arradondo, from St. Augustine, (via Norfolk) 15 days passage, informs us that the day previous to his sailing, the governor of St. Augustine received official documents from the lieutenant general of the Havana, that New Orleans and Apalache were ceded to the French, and that they were in daily expectation of the arrival of French troops to take possession. Both of the officers (alluded to above) were directed to give the troops every aid which might be required of them. (Balt. paper.)
Extract from Gen. S. Smith's speech on the Presidential project for the election of a Dry-Dock, delivered in the House of Representatives on the 18th ult.
Gen. S. Smith made some remarks upon the advantages of the situation at Washington for the erection of such a work as that proposed by the President, but he thought this not the precise time for undertaking it. He considered the country as on the eve of a war, and tho' that whatever money could be spared ought to be expended in making preparation for that event.
The following Memorial has been presented to the people of the Western Country for their signatures, and proposed to be forwarded to the government of the United States without delay:
To the President, the senate and house of representatives of the United States.
WE, the undersigned inhabitants of the Western Country, respectfully represent—That the port of New Orleans is closed against us, by a decree of the Spanish Intendant. That we owe the United States arrears of excise, and other debts and taxes, and have no means to discharge those demands, but the produce of our farms. That shut out, as we are, from a market for our produce in the east, it must rot on our hands, unless the government receive it from us at a reasonable price, or protect us in the prosecution of a lawful trade. That in our humble opinion, prompt and decisive measures are necessary, for the maxim is peculiarly applicable to our situation,
that "protection and allegiance are reciprocal." We take leave further to represent, that we rely with confidence on the immediate interposition of the United States—but while we state our trust in the government of the union, and give assurance of our co-operation in any decisive measure in behalf of the just right of any part of our country, we must declare that we have a right to demand, and we do demand that the government either adopt such measures as will secure us in the prosecution of a lawful commerce, take our produce from us at a reasonable price, or otherwise relieve us from contributions of any kind whatever.
We wish not unnecessarily to embarrass the communication between the U. States, and the Spanish government, nor wantonly to break in upon an amicable adjustment of a difference, which has arisen from an unprovoked violation on their part, of a solemn treaty, but we wish the United States, explicitly to understand, that our situation is critical, that delay even for one season would prove ruinous to our country—and that imperious necessity may therefore compel us, unless relief is afforded, to resort to measures which we may deem calculated to insure protection to our trade, tho' they may result in consequences unfavorable to the harmony of the Union.
From Washington, Jan. 3.
LOVELL, who keeps the Union tavern, in this city, finds Tom Paine as profitable an animal to be kept for show, as an Ourang-Outang. For this purpose he is daily exhibited. Strangers, who come into the city, feel a curiosity to see him—they go to Lovell's, and for the price of a dinner, they are gratified with the sight of this wonderful creature, at the table."
"We are informed that Mr CROSWELL, jun. editor of the Balance, had two indictments found against him this week, at a court of Sessions now setting in Columbia county, for "slandering the President." The indictments were found the first day in term, by a grand jury returned by a democratic sheriff, before a democratic court; and the thing well cut and dried, we presume, by a democratic Attorney General, who, we are told, pressed hard to have the matter tried the second day in court, and opposed the application for a postponement, on the ground of the common law principle, that the defendant could not be permitted to justify, by giving the truth in evidence; and therefore could be no better prepared for his trial at a future day than he was then.
This we, presume, is one of the "monuments of safety with which error of opinion may be tolerated, when reason is left free to combat it." Alt. Gen.
From the Sciota Gazette.
[COPY.]
Department of State, Nov. 22, 1802.
SIR,
THE president observing in an address lately delivered by you to the convention held at Chillicothe, an intemperance and indecorum of language towards the legislature of the United States, and a disorganizing spirit and tendency of every evil example, and grossly violating the rules and conduct enjoined by your public station, determines that your commission of governor of the North Western Territory shall cease on the receipt of this notification.
I am,
Sir, respectfully, your obedient servant, JAMES MADISON. Arthur St. Clair, esq. Chillicothe.
To the hon. James Madison, Secretary of State.
Cincinnati, 21st Dec. 1802.
SIR,
YOUR letter of the 23d November, notifying to me that the President had determined that on the receipt of that letter, my commission of governor of the North Western Territory should cease, was delivered to me by Mr. Secretary Byrd; on the 14th day of this month. I request of you, sir, to present my humble thanks to the president for that favor, as he has thereby discharged me from an office I was heartily tired of, about six weeks sooner than I had determined to rid myself of it—as he may have observed from an address, not to the convention, but to the people, on the 8th inst. I cannot, however, agree with the President that, in my address to the convention, which is assigned as the reason of my being dis-
missed, that there was either an intemperance, or indecorum of language towards the legislature of the United States or a disorganizing spirit of evil tendency and example—unless an honest and true representation of facts deserve those epithets—or that "the rules of conduct enjoined by my public station" were, in any way violated, unless it be understood that the rule of conduct for men in office is an implicit and blind obedience.—As the convention, sir, was to meet in pursuance of an act of congress, whereby the election of the members was directed to be made according to a law of the territory that had existed, but had been long repealed—a sense of public duty led me to cause the elections to be made conformably to the spirit of the act, and the existing election laws, as they could not be made conformably to the words of the act, and when the convention was met, I had done within my public capacity.—Every citizen had a right to address that body, either openly or in writing, and that right was common to me with the rest, and I believe, sir, it is a paramount duty which every person owes to the community of which he is a member to give warning, either to the representatives or to the body, when he sees that the rights of that community are invaded from whatever quarter the invasion may come, and to direct them, if he can, to the means of warding it off, or of repelling it—and I scruple not to say that the violent, hasty and unprecedented intrusion of the legislature of the United States into the internal concerns of the north western territory, was at least indecorous and inconsistent with its public duty, and I might add, that the transferring above five thousand people, without their knowledge or consent, from a country where they were in possession of self government, to another where they will be at least for a time be deprived of that privilege, was something more than indecorous, and that had it happened in Germany, where such things have happened, no man in America, would have hesitated to call it by a harsher term.
Degraded as our country is, and abject as too many of her sons are become, there are still a vast proportion of them who will be at no loss for the proper term.
Be pleased also sir, to accept my thanks for the peculiar delicacy you observed, in communicating the delivery of your letter, and in furnishing him with a copy of it, to Mr. Byrd, against whom there were in your hands to be laid before the president, complaints of something more than mere indecorum, and of a total neglect of and refusal to perform his official duties. It is sir, such strokes as this which serve to develope character, and, like the relief in painting, bring out the figure, distinctly, in its proper shape—it produced however no other emotions but that kind of subrisus which Physiognomists tell us is the expression on the countenance of a certain mental sensation, which I do not choose to name, and never fails of producing that effect.
With due respect, I am, sir; Your obedient servant A. ST. CLAIR.
ANECDOTE.
A Gascon officer, who had served under Henry IV. without receiving any pay for a considerable time, came to the king and confidently said to him, "Sir, three words with your majesty, money or discharge." "Four with you," answered his majesty, "neither one or t'other."
Will be sold at BERRYVILLE, on the 25th day of February next, for Cash, Sundry NEGROES, consisting of
MEN WOMEN and CHILDREN, the property of Col. George Stubblefield, deceased, to satisfy sundry claims against the estate of the said deceased.
BUSHROD TAYLOR, Exr. February 4, 1803.
TAKE NOTICE.
ALL those who have open accounts with, or otherwise indebted to the subscriber, are requested to come forward and settle their respective dues, by the 20th instant. Mr. Jacob Snyder will attend at the house where my store was kept in Darkesville until that time, for the purpose of settling my accounts. Those who neglect to attend to this notice, must expect to be dealt with as the law directs, without respect to persons.
ADAM WEAVER. February 4, 1803.
GREAT BARGAINS.
I WILL sell my Property on the corner of Water and John streets, upon very advantageous terms to the purchaser. It consists of a whole lot of Ground, on which is erected a handsomely finished BRICK HOUSE, 40 by 30 feet, two stories high, a Stone Stable and Brick Smoke House, with a Tan-Yard on the same adjoining Tuscarora Creek, on which is a Bark-Mill and Currying-shop, with twenty Vats. This Property would suit very well for an extensive Brewery and Distillery, it is also well situated for a good Tavern. Also, an unimproved Lot opposite to the same, cornering on Water and John streets. Also, half a Lot on John street, on which is erected a Stone Distillery, 24 by 18 feet; this property is well calculated for a Slaughter house, or Hatter's Shop, having a constant Spring of Water in the house. Also, 146 acres of LAND adjoining the Mill tract of William Snodgrass. Also, 98 acres of good LAND, adjoining the lands of Samuel Carr and George Everhart; on this place 30 acres of good watered Meadow may be made, there is at present about 40 acres cleared, 5 of which is Meadow. Also, a quantity of LAND on Little Sandy, state of Kentucky—and two small Tracts on Green river. Also, 400 acres of an undivided Tract of LAND, situate six miles from Bath and half a mile from Potomak river, adjoining George Huffman and others.
For the first mentioned Property, I will take $800 in cash, and give a credit of four annual payments for the balance.
Any other part of the property in this advertisement, I will exchange for young Negroes, young Horses, or Lots well situated in the City of Washington, or for good paper. If the Brick House property should not be sold, it will be to rent, and possession may be had the 8th day of next April.
JOHN O'FERRALL.
Martinsburg, February 4, 1803.
I once more request those indebted to me to make payment.
I have a Ten Acre LOT adjoining this town, that I will rent on certain conditions.
I want two apprentices to the Tanning and Currying Business.
J. O'FERRALL.
ALL persons, in any manner indebted to the subscriber, are solicited to settle up their accounts by the first day of next April, as no longer indulgence can or will be given.
WILLIAM RIDDLE.
Martinsburg, January 4, 1803.
To be sold, or rented out for the season,
THREE valuable Stud HORSES, one of which is the famous Imported Horse SPORTSMAN, a chesnut sorrell, sixteen hands high, as fine a figure and as sure a horse as any on the continent. If not sold before the first of March, he will stand in or near Charles Town, Jefferson County, the ensuing season. The other two are colts of his, one of them a dun with black mane and tail, sixteen hands high, strong and active; the other is a sorrel, fifteen and an half hands high, and an excellent figure. Any gentleman wishing to purchase, or rent either of said horses for the season, may know the terms by applying to the subscriber.
GEORGE CLARKE.
Green-Castle, Franklin County, State of Pennsylvania, February 3, 1803.
As a Court continued and held for Ohio County, on Wednesday the third day of November, 1802.
PHILIP DODDRIDGE and ALEXANDER CALDWELL, vs. ELIJAH SMITH, and the heirs of GEORGE BULOR, deceased.
THIS day came the Complainants by their Council, and it appearing to the Court that the order for proclamations in this cause hath not yet been executed, upon motion of the Complainants by their Council, it is ordered that the Defendants do appear here on the second day of the next March term, to answer the Complainants bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively in the Berkeley Jefferson Intelligencer, and that another copy of this order be set up on the door of the Court-House of this County for two months successively.
A Copy. Teste,
MOSES CHAPLINE, s. a. s.

THE MISTAKE.
Crop, Democraticus, all closely shorn, Went to a barber's shop one Sunday morn: Mid ranks of wigs he took his seat, to learn Some barber's news, and wait his shaving turn: Up came old Gauger with his flowing wig, White as a cauliflower, but twice as big, And peeping round, for he was almost blind, A vacant block-stand for his wig to find, He chanc'd, sad hap, his periwig to pop Upon the nut-brown head of knowing crop. Up bound'd the blade, and swore, and flounc'd about, "Od, demme—demme, sir, I'll call ye out." Quick as light horseman vaults into the saddle, Did Gauger's spectre his nose bestaddle, For much he star'd to see his old wig walk, Swear so, and so undutifully talk: But soon as ever the mistake he spied, The good old man, quite out of breath re- plied, "Your feelings, sir, I did not mean to shock, Indeed, indeed, I took you for a block."
THE MORALIST.
BE assured that whatever is to be your profession, no education is more necessary to your success than the acquirement of virtuous dispositions and habits. This is the universal preparation for our character, and in every station in life, had as the world is, respect is always paid to virtue. In the usual course of human affairs it will be found, that a plain understanding, joined with acknowledged worth contributes more to prosperity than the highest parts without probity or honor. Whether science or business, or public life, be your aim, virtue still enters for a principal share, in all those great departments of society. It is connected with eminence, in every liberal art; with distinction in every branch of fair and useful business: with distinction in every public station: the vigor which it gives to the mind, and the weight which it adds to character: the generous sentiment which it inspires, the ardor of diligence which it quickens, the freedom which it procures from pernicious and dishonorable avocations, are foundations, of all that is high in fame, or great in success among men.
NOTICE.
WHEREAS I passed my Note to a certain Robert Buckles, of the state of Tennessee, for the sum of Thirteen Pounds Three Shillings, Pennsylvania Currency, dated some time about the 1st of November last, and payable in six months after date, which note was given in part pay of a note assigned by said Buckles to me, executed by Lewis Wisenall, dec'd, and the said note being given by said Wisenall, in payment for a piece of Land purchased by said Wisenall, from said Robert Buckles, and Abraham Buckles his brother, and it being lately discovered, that the Land aforesaid does not hold out the quantity for which it was sold, which deficiency will be retained by said Wisenall's executors, out of the note so assigned to me as aforesaid. This therefore is to caution all persons from taking an assignment on said note, so given by me, to said Buckles, as I am determined not to pay the same unless compelled by law.
N. B. Those persons indebted to me by bond, note or book account, unless the same are discharged, previous to the 1st of February next, suits will be commenced against them without any discrimination whatsoever. JOSEPH McMURRAN, January 28, 1803.
TO THE CITIZENS OF JEFFERSON COUNTY.
WE, the undersigned, at the request of our Friends, offer as Candidates at the ensuing Election, to represent you in the next General Assembly of this State. We are, Gentlemen, with due respect, your obedient servants, ABRAHAM MORGAN, GEORGE TATE. January 15, 1803.
LANDS FOR SALE.
WILL be sold, to the highest bidder, on the respective Tracts, by the executors of the late General George Washington, the annexed parcels of LAND, at the following periods: Tract in Charles county, Maryland, near the Fish Trap, . . . . . First Monday in March next. Tract in Montgomery County, Maryland near Frederick Town, . . . . . Second Monday in ditto. Tract in Jefferson County Virginia, called Evanses, 2 1-2 miles west of Charles Town, . . . . . 18th day of March, Tract in Hampshire County, Virginia, known by the name of Horse Shoe Tract, to be sold the 18th day of March, on Evanses, . . . . . 18th day of ditto. In Jefferson County, Virginia, the Tract on the wotted run Bull-Skin, . . . . . 19th day of ditto. In Jefferson County, Virginia, the Tract on Wormley's line, occupied by capt. Gabriel Greenfield, . . . . . 21st day of ditto. In Frederick County, Virginia, a Tract 1 1-2 mile South of Battle Town, In Fauquier County, Virginia, Ashley's bent and Chattin's run Tracts, near Hickses tavern. . . . . 23d day of ditto. One fourth of the amount of the purchase to be paid down, the balance in three equal annual installments, secured by mortgage of the premises, and to draw legal interest from the day of purchase, until paid.
THE EXECUTORS. January 28, 1803.
THE Books and Papers of the Subscriber, are lodged in the hands of John Shober, for settlement, it is therefore requested that those indebted to him will come forward speedily and close their accounts, by discharging the same or giving their notes; as he intends to remove to Bath early in the spring he would wish to leave all accounts, for and against him, fully settled.
JACOB COONS. Martinsburg, January 28, 1803.
NEW STORE.
THE subscriber has just opened, at Mr. Peter Light's Store House, Great Lick, a Large and General Assortment of WET and DRY
GOODS.
QUEENS, GLASS and HARDWARE, &c. &c. He will also constantly keep for sale a general assortment of SADDLES, BRIDLES, Waggon and Coach HARNESS, coarse SHOES, and NAILS of every kind, all which he will dispose of on very low terms for Wheat, Rye, Corn, Oats, Tobacco, Hemp Flax, or any other kind of merchantable Country Produce, and will not refuse CASH.
The assortment at this place will always be kept complete, as it can conveniently be supplied from his Store in Shepherd's Town.
N. B. As his GOODS will be sold at very reduced prices, it is expected that no person will ask for credit, as it will be out of his power to give any.
JOSEPH KINGLA. January 28, 1803.
TAKE NOTICE.
THIS is to caution all persons from taking an assignment on two notes of hand, given by us to Province McCormack, for ten dollars each, as they were illegally obtained, and we are determined never to pay them unless compelled by law.
RICHARD HARDESTY, GEORGE HARDESTY. Jefferson County, January 28, 1803.
Wanted Immediately, a JOURNEYMAN WEAVER, who is well acquainted with the business, to such an one liberal wages and constant employ will be given, by application to the subscriber living near the Bath road, four miles from Martinsburg. N. B. None but a good workman need apply. JOHN McCLURE. January 28, 1803.
TAKEN up by the subscriber as an estray, a STEER of a red colour, with a white streak upon his back, both hind feet white, a white tail and a crop off the left ear, two years old, and appraised according to law. The owner is requested to prove property, pay charges and take him away. NICHOLAS STRAYER, jun. Berkeley County, January 28, 1803.
AN ADDITIONAL SUPPLY OF
NEW GOODS.
AMONG a variety of other valuable and nice GOODS (suitable to the present and approaching seasons,) the subscribers have just opened
THREE BOXES IRISH LINENS, of the latest importations, one Box of which principally contains, (very low price 4-4 wide Linnens) suitable for the lining of Hats, &c.
They have also lately received a large quantity of excellent long FLAX and COTTON, BAR-IRON, Crowley and Blistered STEEL, CASTINGS, TIN, STONE, GLASS, QUEENS and CHINA WARE, SOAL and UPPER LEATHER, &c. GROCERIES, PATENT and other MEDICINES, together with an extensive and complete assortment of SADDLERY of every description—all which we will sell cheap for CASH or COUNTRY PRODUCE.
JAMES S. LANE, & Co. Shepherd's-Town, January 21, 1803.
N. B. We invite and earnestly request all persons indebted to us in any manner whatsoever, to come forward immediately and discharge their respective dues. JAMES S. LANE, & Co.
CHARLES-TOWN ACADEMY.
THE Trustees of Charles-Town Academy have lately procured a complete set of maps for the study of Geography, which are, perhaps, not exceeded for largeness and elegance by any maps on the continent. These added to the globes belonging to the Seminary, compose the whole apparatus necessary for the study of Geography.—The Latin and Greek languages, English grammatically, and the general routine of the mathematical sciences, together with Philosophy, both Natural and Moral, Metaphysics, &c. are taught here as usual. January 21, 1803.
PUBLIC SALE.
WILL be sold at Keeptryste Furnace, near Harpers Ferry, on Thursday the tenth of February next, the following valuable property, viz. FOURTEEN HORSES, some COWS and HOGS, one yoke of well-broke OXEN, four WAGGONS, four CARTS, a number of WHEEL-RARROWS, Shovels, Axes, and implements of every description necessary for a Blast Furnace, one set of Blacksmiths Tools complete, one good FERRY BOAT, and one FLOUR ditto, eight or ten Tons of HAY in the stack, some Household and Kitchen Furniture, with a variety of articles too tedious to insert. On all purchases above ten Dollars, three months credit will be given, on entering into bond with approved security, the sale will commence early in the day, and continue from day to day until the whole is sold.
GEORGE W. HUMPHREYS, Agent for Henry Foxall. January 21, 1803.
BURR MILL STONES.
THE subscribers have commenced the manufacturing of Burr Mill Stones, at the Manufactory formerly owned by James Hickley. They have near 5000 pieces now on hand. Benjamin Brown (one of the partners) has been long in the business, and has hands to carry it on very extensively. They can supply any order at a short notice—and flatter themselves, of as good a quality as any ever made in the United States. ISAAC MCPHERSON, BENJAMIN BROWN. Baltimore, January 16, 1803.
STRAYED from the subscriber living in Boonsbury, Washington County, Maryland, on the 24th December last, A BAY HORSE, between 15 and 16 hands high, will be 7 years old next spring, has a small white spot back of one of his ears, several small saddle marks, and a small white spot at the root of his tail, was shod before and is a natural trotter. Eight Dollars Reward will be given for taking up the said Horse and informing me thereof, so that I get him again, or $12 and necessary expenses for bringing him home. JOHN BRANDNER. January 21, 1803.
PURSUANT to the last will of Joseph Berry, dec'd, of Hampshire County, the Executors offer, at private sale, the following Tracts of Land, situate in the County of Frederick and state of Virginia, on the head waters of Sleepy Creek, viz.
One Tract containing 230 acres, more or less, whereon John Berry formerly lived, the improvements are 70 acres of cleared land, 25 of which are good Timothy Meadow, and much more may be made, with the advantage of watering the whole at a small expense; a good Dwelling House, Kitchen, double Barn, and other out Houses, two good Orchards, consisting of a great variety of Fruit; the place abounds with water and timber sufficient.—This place would be a good stand for a public house, being situate on the State road from the Western Country to the City of Washington.
One other Tract adjoining the aforesaid, on the same road, containing 120 acres of good Farming Land—the improvements are a Dwelling House, some Fruit Trees, about 20 acres cleared, part of which is good Meadow, and more may be made, water and timber plenty.
One other Tract on Timber Ridge, near the aforesaid Land, said to contain 160 acres, part of which is cleared. Good titles will be made for the above Lands—The terms will be made easy to the purchaser after the first payment. For terms apply to Jacob or John Jenkins, in the edge of Hampshire County, who will shew the Lands, or to William Wilson of Berkeley.
JACOB JENKINS, sen. JOHN JENKINS, WILLIAM WILSON, Executors. November 4, 1802.
To the Citizens of Berkeley County.
SOME embarrassments in my affairs have heretofore withheld me, the adjustment of them enables me now, at the request of some respectable characters, to offer myself at the ensuing election a candidate to represent you in the Legislature of this State.
From my very limited knowledge of persons, and this late season of publicly offering myself to your patronage and support, a profession of my political sentiments may be thought necessary, in such case, I can assure you that I have ever been, in its strictest sense, a republican, strongly attached to union and representative government—I wish the welfare of the General Government from a persuasion that it will secure peace at home, and respectability abroad, nothing would induce me to sacrifice one right of the State Government, from a conviction that they are the most eligible modes of regulating our internal affairs, and safest guards against anti-republican encroachments.
I never was a partizan; but ever had the highest veneration for Mr. Jefferson's splendid talents, and well-trying regard for republics, and do think, that his handsome support of the General Government, in the course of the past year, together with the extinguishment of 8 or 10 million dollars of the national debt, (without the aid of Stamp-act, Excise on Stills, or direct taxation) entitles his administration to the approbation of every disinterested friend to the country, and furnishes a well founded assurance, that its continuance six or eight years longer, would exonerate us wholly from debt—permit me to assure you that I am influenced by a regard to our common rights, alone, in these declarations, no dissimilarity marks our interests, they are every way alike, and should I meet your support at the approaching election, the small share of talents I possess shall be faithfully devoted to the service of the commonwealth.
ERASMUS GANTT. January 16, 1803.
Terms of the Intelligencer.
THE price of this Paper is two dollars per annum, one dollar payable at the time of subscribing, and one when the year expires. Distant subscribers pay for the whole year in advance. The price of Advertisements, to non-subscribers, is one dollar per square for three weeks insertion, and for continuance after that time 25 cents per week; Subscribers will continue to receive a reduction of one-fourth on their advertisements.
MARTINSBURG, Berkeley County, Printed and published by JOHN ALBURTIS.