Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer (Martinsburg, Va.), 1807-11-20 00:00:00

W. W. Wilson
Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer.
[No. 26 of Volume IX.]
FRIDAY, November 20, 1807.
[Whole No. 442.]
Fresh Fall Goods,
JUST received and now opening by the subscribers—the quantity extensive—the variety fashionable—and terms the most reasonable—the entire selections and purchases made by the acting partner at the Philadelphia Cash Markets , from whose experience and ardent perseverance, to please customers particularly, and the public generally, on the most reasonable terms, it is presumable, the present assortment will exhibit the most flattering recommendations.
From an extensive and late importation of European and East-India manufactures, have been selected the following articles, viz.
 Superfine London Broad Cloths,  Common ditto,  Brown and mixt Coatings,  Forest Cloths, Halfthicks and Kerseys,  Baize, white, red, green and yellow Flannels,  Supe fine Scarlet, &c. Cassimeres,  Bennet's patent Cord,  Do. do. Fancy Waistcoating,  Do. Cotton do.  White, olive, mixt and black Constitution, &c. &c. do.  Plain Velvets and Velvetteens, assorted,  Fancy do. and do. Thicksets,  A handsome assortment of Woolen and Cotton Hosiery,  A handsome assortment of the most fashionable Japaned Tea-Trays,  Ladies Head Trimmings,  Do. Feathers and Plumes,  Plain, Spotted, and Trafalgar Lens Muslins,  Do. Spider Net,  ditto ditto Shawls and Handkerchiefs,  Furniture Calicoes,  ditto Tassels,  Chintzes and Calicoes,  Fancy and plain Ribbons, well assorted,  Silk and Cotton Umbrellas,  Fancy and plain Silks, for Ladies dresses,  Silk Shawls and Handkerchiefs,  Cotton Cords and Tassels,  Ladies short, and extra Long Silk Gloves,  6-4 Cambric and 3-4 Dimities, completely assorted,  Silk & Cotton Chambrey Muslins ditto do.  6-4 and 3-4 Cambric Muslins, ditto do.  India Muslins, per bale, piece, or yard,  ditto Common and Superfine book Muslins,  Leghorn Hats and Bonnets, trimmed complete,  Plain and figured Silk, ditto,  Fancy Sartin Straw, ditto,  A general assortment of fine Brussels Lace and Edgings,  4-4 and 7-8 Irish Linens,  White and brown Russia Sheetings,  ditto Ticklingburgs,  Country Linen and Twilled Bags,  A neat assortment of well finished Jewellery,  Mahogany framed Looking Glasses,  Common Dressing and pocket, ditto,  An elegant assortment of China and Queen's ware,  A large assortment of Groceries,  Also a quantity of Antietam Iron, completely assorted,  Crowley and Blistered Steel,  Sheet and Strap Iron. 
They respectfully return thanks for all favours conferred in their line of business since commencement. With a desire to retain a liberal share of public patronage in the Mercantile business, as well as to give general satisfaction, they beg leave to subscribe themselves, the public's most ob't and humble serv'ts, THOMAS C. SMITH, & Co. Martinsburg, October 23, 1807.
N. B. They still offer for sale the House and Lot, occupied by Mr. Levi Price, in which they will give a great bargain. For terms apply to THOMAS C. SMITH.
NOTICE.
A PETITION will be presented to the General Assembly at its next session, praying that a law may pass for the appointment of Commissioners with power to regulate the police of the town of Bath, and to raise, by way of Lottery, or otherwise, a sum of money for the improvement of the Public Square with in the same. October 16, 1807.
PURSUANT to a decree of the County Court of Berkeley, will be sold at public vendue, on Monday the 30th of November next, to the highest bidder for Cash, a Tract of LAND belonging to the estate of Benjamin Hedges, deceased, on which the said Hedges lately lived, and now in the occupancy of his widow, containing 120 acres of Limestone Land, situate on the road leading from Martinsburg to Bath; the greater part of the Land is cleared; there is a Dwelling House, Barn, and an Apple Orchard on it. The above property will be sold subject to the dower of the widow.
JOHN TURNER, GEORGE PORTERFIELD, AARON FARIS, SAMUEL CUNNINGHAM, Commissioners. October 16, 1807.
P. S. The above Land was advertised for sale on the 17th of August last, but the sale was postponed for want of bidders.
25 Dollars reward.
LOST on Saturday the 10th instant, on the road leading from Martinsburg, by Foreman's Ferry on Potomac river, to William Davis' living in Ringold's Manor, a number of notes of hand wrapped in a piece of newspaper. Whoever finds the same and returns them to me, or secures them in any manner, so that I get them again, shall receive the above reward with thanks from the subscriber.
ALEXANDER PORTERFIELD. Berkeley County, October 16, 1807.
Virginia Lands For Sale.
THE subscriber offers for sale several Tracts of Limestone Land, of the first rate quality, containing from 150 to 300 acres, well watered and timbered, lying within half a mile of the Potomac river, in Berkeley County, about seven miles above Williamsport and ten from Martinsburg. For terms apply to the subscriber on the premises.
GEORGE NEWKIRK. September 18, 1807.
NOTICE.
THOSE who made purchases at the late sale of the property of William Burns, sen. deceased, and gave their notes for the same, are hereby informed that those notes will become due on the 30th instant, by which time it is hoped they will be discharged, as it will not be in my power to give indulgence.
JOHN BURNS, Acting Exr. October 29, 1807.
THEODORE MEMENGER is authorised to settle the accounts of Doctor Edward Conrad, late of this place—Those indebted will oblige by paying the amount of their accounts—Suits will be instituted against such as do not show a disposition to settle. Martinsburg, September 25, 1807.
NOTICE.
ON the 15th of October, 1805, I declined the Mercantile business, I then flattered myself that long before this, it would be in my power to collect all my debts, but so it is, there is yet very considerable debts due to me, I now for the last time request every person indebted to me in any manner whatever, to make payment before the first day of November next, as suits will possibly be brought against all those who fail to make payment, on, or before that time.
JAMES CAMPBELL. Sept. 25, 1807.
FOR SALE.
A set of Dobson's edition of the Encyclopedia. Apply to the Printer.
L. Price
Has just finished opening a large supply of New Goods, which were purchased principally for Cash, and will be sold unusually low. His late purchases comprize the following articles: Upwards of 30 pieces Flannels, assorted, and lower than they have ever been sold in this place before, Brown Molekin Coating, for Ladies' Coats, Silk Gloves, assorted, Cambric Dimities, assorted, Elegant Tabby Velvets and Trafalgar Vest-Shapes, Cotton Laces, assorted, Soal and Upper Leather, &c. &c. His assortment is now very complete. Martinsburg, October 16, 1807.
TO LET.
A VERY convenient Store House, with accommodations for a small family, situate near the subscriber's Mills, in a populous and wealthy settlement. This house was formerly occupied by the subscriber as a store, and latterly by Mr. John Campbell. The person renting may calculate on a considerable business. GEORGE NEWKIRK. Berkeley County, October 16, 1807.
JOHN TIMMONS, Wheel-Right,
Living on the Main-street, Martinsburg, in the house of Nicholas Chopper, formerly occupied as a poor-house.
RESPECTFULLY informs the inhabitants of Martinsburg and its vicinity, that he is now furnished with every article necessary for carrying on the Wheel and Reel making business—Also Wollen and Cotton Wheels.—He hopes to give satisfaction to every person who may please to favour him with their custom. October 16, 1807.
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of Joseph Franceway, deceased, by bond, note, or book account, are requested to come forward immediately and make payment, as it will be out of my power to give any longer indulgence. Those having claims against said estate, are desired to exhibit them properly attested, for settlement. JOSEPH FRANCEWAY, Acting administrator. October 30, 1807.
PURSUANT to the last will and testament of Edward Watkins, deceased, will be sold at public auction, at Culpeper Court-House, on the first day of January next, about forty five choice healthy Virginia born slaves, Men and Women, Boys and Girls, mostly young and very likely; sundry articles of household furniture, twelve months credit will be allowed the purchaser, who must execute bonds with approved security for the purchase money, before any property will be delivered. WILLIAM PENDLETON, Exr Berkeley County, Virginia, July 31, 1807.
Messrs. Wm. M. Sterrett and Edward Beeson, sen. & Sons, TAKE NOTICE,
THAT on Saturday the 21st November next, at the house of Edmund Graham, inn-keeper in Martinsburg, I shall take the depositions of sundry witnesses, which I shall offer as evidence on the hearing of a suit in Chancery, in the County Court of Berkeley, wherein I am complainant, and you are defendants.
EPHRAIM LOWMAN. 23d October, 1807.
WRITING PAPER
For sale at this Office.
From late French Papers.
OFFICIAL NEWS FROM DENMARK. Kiel, August 19.
Lieutenant-general Peyman, governor of Copenhagen, has burnt the houses in the suburbs, which favored the approach of the enemy, and interfered with the operations of the defence of the place. We reckon the damage at several millions of rix dollars. The suburbs were large and perfectly built, and the inhabitants of Copenhagen are animated to such a degree, that it is asserted that the poor inhabitants of the suburbs were those most furious in the destruction of their own houses.
The English has affected their debarkation. The city is invested by sea and land. The English general, Cathcart has established his head quarters at the castle of Fredericksburgh, and already hostilities have commenced. The flag of truce which the English sent, was not received, and was chased away with indignation. You are not enemies, said general Peyman to them; you are brigands; without a declaration of war, without motives you come to attack us: you may kill us if you are stronger than we are, but life would be odious to us, if we held it from you.
On the 18th the Danes made a sally; the English was repulsed, and had 15 men killed. Two English vessels of the embarkation have been taken by the Danish gun-boats. A slight engagement has taken place at sea, between the Danish and English vessels. The English have thrown in some bombs, which have done no damage. We have succeeded in organising in the interior of this island, a corps of 10,000 men, of which 4000 are troops of the line, and the rest of landwehr, or cultivators, formerly soldiers which are used to be exercised annually. This corps is under the command of general Cartenschiold.
Never did a better spirit actuate a besieged city; the hatred against the enemy, and the zeal for the common cause, surpasses all expression. The bailiffs of the isle of Zealand, collect and send to the army, horses ready harnessed. In spite of the English cruizers, volunteers arrive every day at Copenhagen. The students to the number of 600 have presented themselves to the grand marshal of the court; and united on the square of the castle, they have taken the oath to conquer or die.
Of all the scenes of oppression and tyranny, which the English at this day are exhibiting to the world, none has a more obvious character than their aggression against Denmark. They attacked the capital of a king, their friend, their ally who has had no discussion with them, without declaring war against him; and what is more, a king who is partial to them; for, throughout the last year, they have had no communication with the continent, but through his states. Bless be providence, that this horrible government is without troops, and without generals.
DANISH MANIFESTO.
All Europe knows the system, which during fifteen years of wars and troubles, Denmark has followed, with an unchangeable perseverance. The vigorous observance of a frank and impartial neutrality, and the religious accomplishment of all the duties prescribed by it, have been the sole and constant object of all her wishes and of all her efforts. The Danish government in its relations with other states, has displayed a simplicity and rectitude conformable to the purity of its intentions, and to that love of peace, in which it cannot be suspected of having ever varied. Providence had hitherto blessed its endeavors. Without incurring any reproach from the other powers, it had succeeded in keeping up a good understanding with them all, and if circumstances now and then involved it in discussions with the belligerent states, they all originated in the impartiality of its conduct, and in those rigorous principles, which these very discussions served to prove.
This state of peace and security has just been suddenly annihilated. The English government, after having by shameful inaction betrayed the interests of its

allies, who were involved in a strife both arduous and uncertain, suddenly displayed all its vigor to surprise and attack a neutral and peaceable state, which it could not accuse of any wrong. The execution of the plan for invading Denmark, who was united to Great-Britain, by the most sacred and ancient ties, was prepared with as much secrecy as dispatch. The Danish government saw the English forces arriving on its coasts, without being able to suspect that they were directed against itself. The island of Zealand was surrounded, the capital menaced, and the Danish territory insulted and violated, before the court of London had, by a single word, intimated its hostile intentions. They were, however, soon made manifest. But Europe will hardly believe what it is going to hear.
The blackest, the most violent, and the most atrocious design that was ever formed, was grounded only upon a pretended information, or rather upon the vague rumor of an attempt, which, as the English ministry asserted, was going to be made to draw her into hostile engagements against Great-Britain. Grounding its surmises upon these data, which the slightest discussion directly proved to be mere gratuitous suppositions, the English government caused a most peremptory declaration to be made at the court of Copenhagen, that in order to secure its interests, and to provide for its own safety, it could only allow Denmark to choose between war and a close alliance with Great-Britain. And what alliance do they dare to offer? An alliance which, for the first pledge of the enslaving of Denmark, would have delivered up her men of war to the English government. There was no hesitating upon the alternative offered. The overture, made no less outrageous in its offers than in its menaces, equally insulting in its form and in its foundation, was susceptible of no discussion. The most just and the most profound indignation got the better of every other consideration. Placed between danger and opprobrium, the Danish government had no choice to make. The war broke out.
Denmark does not conceal from herself any of the dangers, nor any of the losses with which this war menaces her. Taken unawares in the most perfidious manner, attacked in an isolated province almost destitute of all means of defence, drawn by force into the most unequal strife, she cannot flatter herself with escaping very sensible losses. But there remains to her to preserve her honor unsoiled, and also the esteem which an irreproachable conduct has procured her, as she dares flatter herself, on the part of the powers of Europe, and she thinks she sees more glory in the resistance of him who succumbs to force, than in the easy triumphs of him who abuses it. She does not dread the judgment which Europe will form of this new contest; she thinks she may pride herself upon it before hand. Let impartial cabinets determine whether England can justly allege this political necessity, these considerations of safety to which she does not scruple to sacrifice a state which had no way offended or provoked her. Strong in its good conscience, in its confidence in God, in the love and devotedness of the brave and loyal nations united under a beloved sceptre, the Danish government flatters itself that it shall be able to perform without weakness, the heavy and painful task which honor and necessity have laid upon it. It thinks it has a right to rely upon the interest and justice of the cabinets of Europe, and it flatters itself with experiencing the effects of them, above all on the part of the august sovereigns whose intentions and engagements have been made the pretext for giving a color to the most crying injustice, and whose offers, designed to present to the English government the means of advancing a general pacification, have been unable to deter the latter from an atrocity which must be revolting to all honest and generous hearts even in England, which asperses the character of a virtuous sovereign, and forever sullies the annals of Great-Britain.
MONITEUR.
Late and Important FOREIGN NEWS.
NEW-YORK, November 11.
The last sailing ship Sansom, captain Stevens, arrived below at a late hour last evening in 36 days from Plymouth, in England. She left there on the 5th October; and to captain Stevens and captain Doane, passengers, the Editor of the MERCANTILE ADVERTISER is indebted for Bristol papers to the 4th of October,
Liverpool papers to the 1st, London papers to the 30th of September, and a number of valuable marine articles.
Captain Doane informs us, that he left London on the 2d October, at which time the United States schooner Revenge had arrived at Portsmouth from Plymouth, to take on board Mr. Monroe, who was expected there in a few days, and whose baggage had been packed up a week before. It was rumored, capt. D. adds, that the right of search, as it was called, would not be relinquished by the British government, either as it respected merchant vessels or ships of war; and that the prospect of an accommodation between Great-Britain and the United States was gloomy. The former had issued orders to detain all American vessels bound to or from the ports of an enemy; and had raised the blockade of the Ems, Weser, and Elbe, about the 20th of September. He states also, that the expedition to Madera had not sailed, but was rendezvoused off Cork; and that another expedition, to consist of 20,000 troops, was fitting out, destined (as supposed) for South America.
The latter conjecture is in a great measure confirmed by an article in the London Star of the 28th Sept. which notices the meeting of a cabinet council on the Friday preceding, which continued in close deliberation until three o'clock in the morning. The proceedings had been concealed with great care; but it was rumored, that, among other measures decided upon, was the recapture of Buenos Ayres, as indispensably requisite to wipe off the stigma brought upon the British arms by the surrender and evacuation of their conquest in that quarter. For this purpose the expedition mentioned by captain Doane was fitting out, that the conquest might not be attended with procrastination. One great cause of the slowness of their military operations hitherto is said to be the arithmetical nicety with which the force has been calculated for the accomplishment of the intended object—not allowing a single man more than was thought indispensably necessary. This system, in the present instance, is to be abandoned; and the government is encouraged to adopt vigorous operations from the success which has attended their operations before Copenhagen.
Mr. Hawker, a merchant of London, writes to captain Stevens, under date of 18th Sept. "although Mr. Monroe's departure for America may look like hostility, yet this is not the case; Mr. Pinckney will act in his stead. I learn that this government have determined to search all neutral ships for British seamen; and it is said a proclamation will be issued in a day or two, to that effect." This proclamation, however, had not appeared on the 30th.
"We are informed," says the Star of the 28th, "and we believe our information is correct, that our government has resolved to retaliate on France by a proclamation, exactly on the model of the French decree of blockade. Not only on the coasts of France and Italy, but of every European state under the influence and control of Napoleon—as also all foreign dependencies so circumstanced, will be declared in a state of blockade, and all vessels going to or coming from any of them, will be declared legal prizes."
"This will settle at once the clamors of the Americans respecting their right to trade with the French colonies—carrying or pretending to carry their produce to an American port; and afterwards to re-ship the same for Bordeaux and other French ports."
"We understand that the definitive answer given by Ministers to Mr. Monroe, (who has not yet taken his departure,) was exactly conformable to the principles that are about to be adopted. Mr. Monroe, it seems, was instructed to declare, that should the British government refuse to concede the points demanded by America, the Non-Importation Act, would immediately be enforced. The reply was, "I am commanded by his Majesty to inform you, that the issue of such an order by the American Government will be considered and held as a declaration of war."
"On the points respecting the right of search, Mr. Monroe was informed, that this country will maintain its rights not only respecting goods but seamen—not even excepting American ships of war."
In addition to the information in the papers, a capt. Doane, of Boston, who came passenger in the Sansom, informs, verbally, that he saw and conversed with Mr. Monroe the day before his departure, that Mr. Monroe told him, that his return was not to be considered as
evidence that negotiation was entirely broken off, yet Mr. D. concluded from what was said, that "all hopes of an amicable accommodation were now at an end."
Copenhagen surrendered to its invaders on the 7th of Sept. The articles of capitulation surrender the whole of the Danish ships, and vessels of war of every description, and the possession of the dock-yards and the store-houses, to the forces of his Britannic majesty; within six weeks from the date of the capitulation, or sooner if possible, the citadel of Copenhagen and the island of Zealand were to be evacuated; and the prisoners taken on both sides to be unconditionally restored. The loss of the Danes in killed and wounded, it is said, exceed 6000 persons; the prisoners, at the time of the surrender of the city, amounted to 3000; and the number of the houses destroyed, 250.
The Dey of Algiers has ceded the Coral fishery on the coast of Barbary to the English.
It was reported at Gottenburg that a serious misunderstanding had arisen between the Russian emperor and his Senate, on the subject of the treaty of Tilsit; and that the Senate had not ratified that instrument.
The Dutch government have interdicted all intercourse with England. The regulations are drawn up with that severity which characterise every proceeding of Napoleon in matters relative to British commerce.
A rupture between Russia and Sweden is stated as probable.
Accounts from Algiers mention that a treaty has been concluded with the regency of that country and Great-Britain, by which the exclusive right of the trade of the ports of Bona, La Cula, and Il Col, has been ceded to the latter, for the exportation of hides, wool, wax, and 7500 fanagues wheat annually; and ceded the coral fishery on the coast.
French troops were marching from Upper Italy to the kingdom of Naples whence it is concluded that an attack on the island of Sicily was not far distant. French troops have taken possession of Cattaro.
The island of Rugen, including all Swedish islands on the German coast of the Baltic, have capitulated to the French.
The Portuguese government, it is said, refused to comply with the demand made by the French, to be paid the sum of 500,000l.; and has expressed a determination to embark for the Brazils, if the demand is persisted in.
The British Parliament had been further prorogued to the 10th of Nov.
LONDON, Sept. 24.
The opinion that a rupture will take place between this country and America, gains ground in this city. In what temper of mind Mr. Monroe took his departure is not publicly known, but it is pretty generally understood that our government maintained a dignified tone on some of the points endeavored to be wrested from this country by threats. On some of these Mr. Monroe is said to have remarked that they had been conceded by the treaty sent some time ago to America. The answer was—"True, and if your government had ratified that treaty, his majesty's present ministers would have considered themselves bound by the act of their predecessors; but the treaty having been returned unratified, has now no more weight than any piece of waste paper."
The question between this country & America may be reduced to a very narrow compass. The Americans contend that they have a right to trade with the French colonies, because France has permitted them during the war. We answer, that in the very nature of things, a war in which they are not a party, cannot confer privileges on them from which they are debarred in time of peace. France does not allow Americans to trade with her colonies during peace, and allows her to do so during war, because it is of service to France. By the spirit of colonial law, none can trade with the colonies of any country but the mother country, and it follows that every vessel so trading can have no other protection in that trade than what the mother country can afford them; they become while in that trade, the vessels of the mother country. Star.
FRANKFORT, (Ken.) Oct. 22.
The following communication, from governor Harrison, was received by the last mail:
I the undersigned the governor of the Indiana territory and superintendent of Indian affairs, is happy to have it in his power to inform his fellow citizens that there does not at present exist the
small probability of an Indian war. Confidential agents whom he has employed to visit the several tribes have lately returned, and brought with them the result of several meetings and councils held by the chiefs, in all of which it was unanimously determined to preserve their relations of peace and amity with the United States, even if a war between us and Great-Britain should take place.
The few Indians upon the lakes who are under the British influence, are too contemptible in point of number and character as warriors, to undertake any hostile enterprise without the aid and countenance of the Indians of the Wabash who are decidedly for peace. The undersigned pledges himself for the peaceable disposition of the Delaware, Miami, Wea, Piankashaw and Kickapoo tribes. WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON. Vincennes, 13th October, 1807.
Information, corroborative of the above has been also received by us, from Gen. Wells, dated at Staunton, on the Miami, in the state of Ohio.
CONGRESS. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Monday, November 9.
Mr. Parke offered the following resolution which was adopted, and a committee of five appointed accordingly:
Resolved, That a committee be appointed to enquire whether any, and if any, what alterations ought to be made in the law fixing the salaries of the Secretaries of the Mississippi, Indiana, Louisiana, and Michigan Territories, and that they have leave to report by bill or otherwise.
Mr. Key presented a memorial from the Mayor and citizens of George-Town, in the district of Columbia, against the contemplated bridge over the Potomac; which was referred to the committee of the whole to whom had been referred the bill on that subject.
Mr. Key said, that the bill for the erection of the bridge was made the order of the day for this day; as the subject was particularly interesting to the citizens of his district, and he expected that to-morrow there might be documents laid on the table which would throw considerable light on the subject, he moved that the consideration of the bill should be postponed till Wednesday.
Mr. Lewis wished that the subjects should progress as fast as possible; but if additional documents were expected, he had no objection to the postponement; which was accordingly agreed to.
Mr. Boyle presented the petition of the witnesses who attended, on the part of the U. States at the late trial at Richmond, stating that the pay allowed to witnesses attending that court was by no means adequate to the expenses which they necessarily incurred during their attendance; and praying for additional compensation. Referred to the Committee of Claims.
Mr. Randolph said, that at the last session, or the session before, a bill had been passed to defray certain expenses arising from the impeachment of Samuel Chace: That bill had provided compensation for witnesses only. There were several persons, other than witnesses, whom it was incumbent on the House to compensate, as marshals who served process, issuing from the Senate, for which there was no provision by law; there were also some services of a minor nature, which the managers had tho' necessary, and which should be compensated. He therefore moved that the committee of Ways and Means be instructed to enquire what further appropriations are necessary to defray the expenses arising from the impeachment of Samuel Chace. Agreed.
Mr. Mumford presented a memorial from the Mayor and Aldermen of the city of New-York, stating the defenceless situation of the city and harbor, and praying that an adequate appropriation be made for its protection. Referred to the committee on the aggressions committed within our ports and waters, &c.
Mr. Smilie presented the petitions of the messengers of the Register of the Treasury, and of the messengers of the Treasury and War Departments, praying for an increased compensation; which were referred to the committee of Ways and Means.
Mr. Findley made a report from the Committee of Elections, on the memorial of Joshua Barney, complaining of the undue election of Wm. M'Creery, as a representative from the state of Maryland, in favor of Mr. M'Creery; which was committed to a committee of the whole on Thursday next; and ordered to be printed.

Wednesday, November 11.
Mr. Jer. Morrow said, that an act for the sale of public lands had been passed in 1796, which provided that certain sections should be reserved for the disposal of Congress in each township; in 1800, an act was passed authorizing the surveyor general to lease these sections, parts of which were accordingly leased. An act had been since passed authorizing the sale of the sections heretofore reserved for the disposition of Congress, with a provision attached to it, that no section should be sold at a lower rate than 8 dollars per acre. This price was so extravagantly high, that it appeared from the report of the Secretary of the Treasury only four sections had been sold in the course of the last year. To reduce the price fixed, so as that all the public lands might be sold and occupied, he moved the following resolution—He remarked that a similar resolution was last year referred to the committee on Public Lands, who reported a bill; but from the press of business, it was not acted on:
Resolved, That the committee on Public Lands be directed to enquire into the expediency of making further provision for the sale of the lands reserved for the disposition of Congress—and that they have leave to report by bill or otherwise. Agreed.
Mr. Dawson said, within a few days a number of gentlemen in the House had expressed much feeling on the subject of the injuries which had been received from a foreign power, and seemed desirous of a minute enquiry into the business. He rejoined at these expressions of indignation. Whether it would become proper not only to speak, but to act, depended on circumstances not within their control. He was informed by the Secretary of War that there were in the magazines of the U. S. a great number of stands of arms, of our own manufacture, which were daily increasing. It appeared that some of the states were in want of arms; the distribution of these would be serviceable both to the U. S. and to the states individually. For this reason he moved the following resolution:
Resolved, That a committee be appointed to enquire into the expediency of selling to the individual states or territories, who may wish to purchase any arms or ordnance owned by the U. S. and which may be parted with without injury to the public, and that they report by bill or otherwise.
Mr. Nelson had no objection to the principle embraced by the resolution, but thought it was improperly referred. He moved that the resolution should be amended so as to refer it to the committee on so much of the President's message as relates to military establishments, &c.
Mr. Dawson had no objection. The resolution thus amended was agreed to.
Mr. Randolph said, that at the last session of Congress, an act had been passed, prohibiting the importation of slaves into any part or place in the U. S. after the 1st day of January next. One of the sections of that act contained a principle in his opinion totally subversive of the right of property in slave holders. He had wished the subject to have been considered at the last session; but from the late period at which it had been brought forward, the House had declined acting upon it. He would say no more upon the subject at this time, but wished a bill to be brought in for amending the act, for which purpose he moved the following resolution, which was adopted, and a committee accordingly appointed.
Resolved, That a committee be appointed to enquire into the expediency of amending the act, entitled, "An act to prohibit the importation of Slaves into any port or place within the jurisdiction of the U. States, from and after the first day of January, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and eight." Agreeably to the order of the day, the House went into a committee of the whole, Mr. Patkin in the chair, on the bill for erecting a bridge across the river Potomac; and on a motion made by Mr. Nelson, to strike out the 1st section of the bill, a debate arose, which occupied the remainder of the day.
The motion was supported by Messrs. Nelson and Key, and opposed by Mr. Lewis, when, about 3 o'clock, the committee rose, reported progress, and obtained leave to sit again.
NORFOLK, Nov. 12.
Orders were received on Monday from the Department of War, to discharge capt. Neale's company of artillery, and capt. Reld's company of infantry;
as these were the only companies of militia in actual service, their discharge has a pacific appearance.
This day the Court of Enquiry held on board the Chesapeake, closed their proceedings, and adjourned, sine die. The proceedings, with the opinion of the Court, will be transmitted immediately to the Navy Department.
MARTINSBURG, November 20.
Married, last evening, by the Rev. James J. Wilmer, Mr. WILLIAM BELL, to Miss EMILIA ROBINSON, daughter of Maj. John Robinson, all of Martinsburg.
FOR THE INTELLIGENCER.
Concise Reflections, on the state of the Times.
AS the weary traveller rejoices, when he concludes his toilsome wanderings, and reaches his wished for home—the seat of tranquility, solace, and repose; as the languid prisoner of the chamber of sickness exults in the restoration of strength and health, and meets again with rapture the invigorating freshness of the morning air, and the balmy softness of the evening breeze; so must every true friend of his country rejoice, and be exceedingly glad at the prospect of peace. When, however, we look around us, we see so much turbulence, restlessness and disquiet, so many breaches of our repose by accident, and so many inroads made upon it by design, it certainly becomes us, at least, to be prepared for war. This is the best and only means to procure and preserve a lasting peace; and this solely can be done, by putting our country in a respectable state of defence, against all its enemies, both internal as well as external. Defensive war is certainly justifiable, and even a duty; and placed in a commanding attitude of self-preservation, is what every people have a right to expect from their government. To point out the measure or the mode, might be deemed indecorous, but adequate protection, by land and by water, is what must meet the wishes of every American citizen; and as no time seems more proper than the present, we feel a hope, that it will be done, commensurate to the object, before the present session of Congress dissolve. Standing armies are said to be incongruous with the liberties of a country, but when we have so many nations to combat with, if a hostile disposition should take place in any, we ought, as wise men, to be guarded at all points; and this can be confidently effected, by having at command, a force adequate to suppress every internal commotion, and such citizens, in time of peace, as in other well-regulated Governments, can, to advantage be employed, contiguous to their station, in cutting canals, and doing other great public improvements, which are so fast advancing in our astonishingly progressive, and rapidly-wide spreading Empire.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in the Mississippi Territory, dated 9th October, to his friend in the City of Richmond.
"We are much alarmed here from the prospect of an Indian war. Should the misunderstanding between our government and England, not be adjusted—war with the Indians must take place—and the inhabitants of Mena, Burton, and other settlements on the Mississippi, must abandon this part of the country, with their families.
"Wilkinson's unrepresented conduct, has reduced this country to a distressing and divided situation. Such is the dislike the people bear to Wilkinson, I am confident he could not pass through this Territory safe, without a guard. It is well known in this Territory, that all the arrangements of Wilkinson were calculated to favour the plans of Burr, whatever they were. The certificate of Major Kibby, which I suppose you will see in some of the papers, will prove the lengths Wilkinson went, to prepare the minds of the people, to embrace Burr's plans—even to divide from the Union. Did I not suppose you would see the certificate published before this can reach you, I would enclose you a copy I received from a friend a few days past.
"Major Kibby is a man in whom confidence may be placed—and in this Territory the statement of Kibby is conclusive proof of Wilkinson's guilt. It was taken in July last by Gen. Clarke, said to be by the order of the President of the United States; and I suppose transmitted by him to the President. A number of the French in this country are well ac-
quainted with the part Wilkinson took in Burr's business as early as August, 1805—at that time not more than fifteen men in this Territory dared to denounce Wilkinson, and be assured they suffered his displeasure in a high degree."
MESSAGE versus MESSAGE:
OR
JEFFERSON against HIMSELF.
1801
"In our care of the public contributions, intrusted to our discretion, it would be prudent to multiply barriers against their dissipation, by appropriating specific sums to every specific purpose susceptible of definition, by disallowing all applications of money, varying from the appropriation in object, or transcending it in amount; by reducing the undefined field of contingencies, & thereby circumscribing discretionary power over money; & by bringing back to a single department all accountabilities for money, where the examination may be prompt, efficacious and uniform."
[President's Mess. Dec. 8, 1801.]
1807
"The moment our peace was threatened, I deemed it indispensable to secure a greater provision of those articles of military stores, with which our magazines were not sufficiently furnished. To have awaited a previous and special sanction by law, would have lost occasions which might not be retrieved.—I did not hesitate, therefore, to authorize engagements for such supplements to our existing stock, as would render it adequate to the emergencies threatening us; and I trust that the Legislature, feeling the same anxiety for the safety of our country, so materially advanced by this precaution, will approve when done, what they would have seen so important to be done; if then assembled.—Expenses, also unprovided for, arose out of the necessity of calling all our Gun-boats into actual service, for the defence of our harbours, of all which, accounts will be laid before you."
[President's Mess. Oct. 27, 1807.]
Nothing was more loudly complained of by the democrats, during former administrations, than the least expenditure of the public money not specifically appropriated to the specific object to which it was applied, however urgent the occasion. It was said and repeated in Congress and in the newspapers, that if such expenditures should be sanctioned in one instance, under the plea of necessity, or the urgency of the public service, the public treasury would soon be placed completely in the possession of the Executive officers, to be disposed of at their pleasure. So important was this subject considered, that Mr. Jefferson, as we see above, in his first message to Congress, recommended the interference of the Legislature to "multiply barriers against the dissipation of the public contributions." From that time to the present, however, there has not been a year in which the expenditures in some department or another, have not considerably exceeded the appropriations. At length the doctrine is officially avowed from the cabinet, that the Executive, in the recess of Congress, may with propriety make such appropriations as he supposes Congress would make were they in session; or, in the words of the President: "That they will approve when done, what they would have seen so important to be done if then assembled"—he himself being the sole judge of what they would have thought important.
Let it not be understood that we oppose the exercise of some discretion by the Executive, even in the expenditure of money. We have always deemed it necessary to the successful administration of the government: and unless our Executive officers have sufficient honesty to be safely intrusted with such a discretion, it matters little to what extent the Legislature multiply barriers against the dissipation of the public contributions. But can he be an honest and faithful officer who deliberately does what he considers and pronounces to be wrong? The recommendation of Mr. Jefferson about multiplying barriers by making specific appropriations for every specific object was extravagantly extolled in the National Intelligencer and all the democratic
prints. Observe now what these same papers say of the application of nearly a million of dollars of the public money without any appropriation at all, either specific or general.
"The nation will applaud the spirit with which the Chief Magistrate has assumed the responsibility of providing military stores, notwithstanding the want of legal provision."
[Nat. Intel. Oct. 30, 1807.]
We leave it for the nation to judge whether this paper would have expressed the same sentiment, had Mr. Adams taken a million of dollars out of the treasury and expended it according to his own discretion, without legal authority, whatever the emergency might have been. [United States Gazette.]
Strong complaints are made in the English prints of the undue and unwarrantable leaning discovered by our administration towards France, her mortal enemy. They say that protection and accommodation were yielded to the French ships of war La Cybelle and—in the Chesapeake, while a proclamation was issued interdicting the English ships of war from our waters, and making it penal to afford them supplies. The answer we once thought obvious and conclusive, namely, that it was the British ships that first violated our rights by demanding of our national ships to deliver up their deserters; but now it unfortunately comes out that the French have more than once done the same thing without incurring any such consequences.
The following cases are mentioned in point:
"When the Hornet sloop of war went to L'Orient, we had five French sailors on board, who had been naturalized, and who had been in our service for several years. A French officer came on board the Hornet and seized these men by force (then under the protection of our flag) and carried them off. Not one word has been heard about this outrage."
And when the United States frigate Constitution, H. G. Campbell, commander, lay in Cadiz Bay, the French admiral Rosily, hearing that there was a French sailor on board, by the name of Nicholas Verhage, sent on board and demanded him, and he was delivered up. This man was not even a deserter from any French ship, for he had never served on board of any French armed vessel public or private, but he had voluntarily enlisted some years before on board, the United States frigate Essex, while she lay at Malaga. In proof of this fact, is produced the following
CERTIFICATE.
"Consulate of the U. S. at Cadiz.
"I do hereby certify that the bearer hereof, Nicholas Verhage was serving on board of the U. S. ship Constitution, H. G. Campbell, esq. commander, and while in this bay, was delivered up in consequence of orders from the French admiral, Mons. Rosily.
JAMES MCANN, Consular Agent."
Supposing these facts to be correctly stated, we confess it seems to cut up the only ground the administration had left to stand upon. Let them pause then, if it is yet not too late, and reflect on the prospect before us.
(N. T. Evening Post.)
NOTICE.
A BARGAIN may be had in the purchase of the places where John Piles and Basil Cross now reside, containing five hundred acres of good lime stone LAND, binding on Opecon-Creek, distant about five miles from this place and six from Shepherd's-Town. The buildings are comfortable, with a mill-seat on Opecon.—The title good, the price low and the payments will be made easy to a punctual man. Those who are inclined to buy, may know the terms on application to John Baker, Esq. at Shepherd's-Town.
BENJAMIN ODEN. Martinsburg, Nov. 20, 1807.
SIX CENTS REWARD.
RAN away from the subscriber, an apprentice boy named Thomas Bennett, about twelve years of age; had on when he went away a blue roundabout and trowse. Whoever takes up said apprentice, shall receive the above reward, but no thanks.
JOHN DAUGHERTY. Shepherd's-Town, Nov. 20, 1807.
A variety of BLANKS For sale at this Office.

The Wintry Day.
IS it in mansions, rich and gay, On downy beds or couches warm, That Nature owns the Wintry Day, And shrinks to hear the howling storm? Ah! no!
'Tis in the bleak and barren heath, Where Mis'ry feels the shafts of death, As to the dark and freezing grave Her children, not a friend to save— Unheeded go!
Is it in chambers, silken dress, At tables, with profusion's heap; Is it on pillows soft to rest In dreams of long and balmy sleep? Ah! no!
'Tis in the ruddy but obscure, Where Poverty's low sons endure, And scarcely daring to repine, On a straw pallet mote recline, O'erwhelm'd with woe!
Is it to flaunt in warm attire, To laugh and feast, to dance and sing, To crowd around the blazing fire, And make the roof with revels ring? Ah! no!
'Tis in the silent spot obscure, Where forc'd all sorrows to endure, Pale Genius learns, Oh lesson sad! To court the vain, and on the bad False praise bestow!
Is it where Gamesters thronging round, Their shining heaps of wealth display? Where Fashion's giddy tribes are found Sporting their senseless hours away? Ah! no!
NOTICE
To all whom it may concern.
WHEREAS Charles M'Kewan lodged with the subscriber, some- time since, for collection, in order to pay some of his debts, a note of James Mor- row to the said Charles for £20, due the first of October last, which note was lost or mislaid. This is therefore to for- warn all persons from collecting or tak- ing an assignment of the said note, and the said Morrow from paying all, or a- ny part of said note, as he will be called on for payment of the same.
MICHAEL M'KEWAN.
15th Nov. 1807.
Phillis Brady,
RESPECTFULLY informs her friends, and the public generally, that she has opened a GROCERY STORE in the house lately occupied by Doctor Jacob P. Harris, dec'd—and next door to Mr. Price's store, where she will be thankful for any custom in her line the public may please to favour her with.
Her present assortment consists in part of the following Articles:
 French Brandy and Spirits, first proof,  Sherry Wine,  Excellent old Peach Brandy and Mary- land Whisky,  Imperial, Hyson } TEAS,  and Hyson Skin }  Coffee of the best quality,  Ditto second ditto,  Loaf, Lump and Brown Sugar,  Alspice, Cloves, Mace, Nutmegs and Cinnamon,  Almonds, Filberts, Raisins and Tama- rinds,  Best Spanish Cigars, Tobacco, Rappee and Scotch Snuff.  All which she will dispose of on very reasonable terms for CASH.
Martinsburg, October 16, 1807.
FALL and WINTER GOODS.
THE subscribers inform their friends (customers at a distance) and the public in general, that they are now o- pening, at their store (by the Market- House) in Shepherd's-Town, a very extensive and complete assortment of
Fresh Woolen Goods,
together with the most elegant assort- ment of
Nice Fancy Goods,
ever opened in this part of the country; all which they will sell very cheap, by wholesale and retail.
JAMES & JOHN LANE.
P. S. They continue to give the highest price in Cash for Hides and Skins—and have prime Soap, Upper and Harness Leather, with nice Calf Skins and Boot-Legs for sale. Shepherd's-Town, Novr. 13, 1807.
REV. J. J. WILMER, being de- tained, on account of settlement, will be at hand to wait on the People; and pro- mises advantage, to a few orderly Pu- pils, who will attend, with dispositions, to receive instruction, through the win- ter.
Martinsburg, 13th Nov. 1807.
GAVIN & WM. HAMILTON,
TOBACONISTS—Philadelphia,
RETURN their thanks to their friends and former customers in the Country Towns, and inform them they will hereafter decline soliciting their favours personally, or by their agent, and refer them for their future supplies of Snuff, to the wholesale dealers in Bal- timore, George-Town, Alexandria, Fre- dericksburg, Richmond, Petersburg, and Norfolk, or to themselves in Phi- ladelphia, at prices considerably re- duced from the former.
November 13, 1807.
COMMITTED to the jail of Jeffers- son County, on the 31st day of October last, a negro man who calls him- self JIM, and says he belongs to a gen- tleman of the name of Smith in the state of Georgia, who had lately been in the state of Maryland purchasing slaves— He appears to be about 22 years old, five feet 9 or 10 inches high, stout made, has long wool, and a small scar over his right eye—His clothes are so old and ragged, it is impossible to describe them—He is a very artful fellow, and it is difficult to get the truth out of him.
WILLIAM MALIN. November 13, 1807.
ONE CENT REWARD.
RAN away from the subscriber an apprentice boy named Jacob Davis; he is about twelve years old, rather slen- der in his person, and stutters consider- ably. He took with him some clothing not particularly recollected. I will give the above reward, but no thanks, for returning him.
WILLIAM GREGORY. Martinsburg, November 13, 1807.
Notice is hereby given
TO all persons in Berkeley County, Virginia, that are or were indebted to me, which I have assigned to Wal- ter Turner, not to pay him or his agents, any money as aforesaid, that they have not paid, for they in justice are not his property, as I have lately found a dis- charge from him and his wife for the consideration for which the bonds were assigned on Maj. John Robinson and Mr. Robert Christy, and the other as- signments were made for him to collect the money for me; I had lost the receipts as aforesaid, and was not able to prove the contents, and he came from Chilli- cothe and tormented me when I was in confusion, so that I consented to assign them to him; but since I have found it I have applied to him to release the claim and to amend our accounts before the trial of the suit in Berkeley, in which said debts are contested, but he still re- fuses.
ROBERT WILCOX. November 13, 1807.
Public Sale.
BY virtue of a deed of trust executed by Ephraim Lowman to Philip P. Wilson, Esq. and the subscriber, for the purpose of securing and indemnifying John Robinson, one of the deputy sher- iffs of Berkeley County, who became liable to pay a considerable sum of mo- ney for said Lowman, in consequence of indulgencies extended by said Robinson to said Lowman, and for the purpose of raising the amount which said Robinson is liable to pay for said Lowman, as ex- pressed in said deed, and the cost and charges of carrying said trust into effect, will be exposed to public sale, for ready money, on the 2d of December next, at twelve o'clock, on the premises, sev- eral Tracts of LAND lying and being in the County of Berkeley, on the waters of Sleepy Creek, about eight miles from Bath, and two miles from the river Po- tomack; on one of said Tracts of Land, I am informed, there is an excellent Saw Mill, a Grist and Merchant Mill, three Dwelling Houses and other conve- nient buildings. The several Tracts I am informed are adjoining each other, and contain in the whole upwards of six hundred acres, more than one half there- of is well timbered, and convenient to the Saw Mill; about eighty acres of the Land is cleared; there are several good springs on said Land. The situation of the Saw Mill is supposed to be equal to any in this country; all plank, &c. saw- ed at the Mill, can be taken from thence to the City of Washington, &c. by water. Mr. Lowman, who lives on the premi- ses, will shew the same to any person or persons wishing to purchase, who may call on him before the day of sale.
ELISHA BOYD, Surviving Trustee. November 6, 1807.
For Sale, A pair of large, band- some and well broke OXEN, JOHN B. CRAGHILL. Oct 23, 1807.
WILL be sold on the 7th day of De- cember next, at the house of the subscriber, one waggon, four horses and gears, by virtue of a deed of trust, ex- ecuted by Jacob Lanceskus to the subscri- ber, to secure the sum of seven hundred and fifty dollars, to a certain Samuel Harriss, or so much thereof as may be necessary to raise the sum of seven hun- dred and fifty dollars. Terms of sale to be cash, where a good and sufficient con- veyance will be given, by JACOB ALLSTAT, Trustee. Nov. 6, 1807.
Public Sale.
WILL be sold at public auction, on the 1st day of December next, if fair, if not, the next fair day, at the late dwelling house of Absolom Miller, deceased, in Berkeley County, a large stock of Horses, Cattle, Hogs and Sheep, with a large variety of Household and Kitchen Furniture, a quantity of Wheat, Rye and Corn, a great variety of Farm- ing Utensils, a number of Books, &c. Nine months credit will be given, on bond with approved security. Due at- tendance will be given by WILLIAM B. KING, Admr. November 6, 1807.
Public Sale.
WILL be sold on Friday the 20th instant, at the plantation whereon the subscriber now lives, one mile from Opeckon Bridge, near Hess's Mill, in sight of the road leading from thence to Shepherd's-Town, Horses of almost e- very description, Cows, fated Hogs, a Waggon, Household and Kitchen furni- ture, and some farming utensils. Nine months credit will be allowed, by the purchaser giving bond with approved security. Also, the plantation will be offered for sale on that day, and if sold there will be grain in the ground for sale; land conditions will be made known on the day of sale. The sale to begin at 10 o'clock.
JOSEPH VAN MATRE. November 6, 1807.
A variety of BLANKS For sale at this Office.
Fresh Fall Goods.
THE subscriber has now open and ready for sale, in addition to those recently received,
A large and general assortment of Fall and Winter Goods, Liquors and Groceries, of the first quality,
all of which will be sold uncommonly low, for Cash or Country Produce, or on a short credit to punctual customers.
JAMES FAULKNER. Martinsburg, November 6, 1807.
New Goods.
THE subscriber has just finished opening a large supply of
Winter Goods,
which, added to his former stock, makes his assortment very complete, all which he will sell very Cheap.
WILLIAM B. KING.
N. B. I wish to sell all my stock of GOODS now on hand; any person wishing to purchase, will find it their interest to call, as I will sell on good terms.
Wm. B. KING. Mill Creek, November 6, 1807.
TANNING.
THE subscriber respectfully informs his friends, and the public gene- rally, that he still continues the TAN- NING business on the property for- merly occupied by John O'Ferrall, at which place he keeps a supply of good LEATHER of every kind.—He will pay the highest price in Cash for Hides, Skins and Bark.—He hopes to give sa- tisfaction to every person who may please to favour him with their custom.
GEORGE HAM. Martinsburg, November 6, 1807.
SIX DOLLARS REWARD.
STRAYED or stolen from the sub- scriber's place, in Alleghany Coun- ty, Maryland, near Bedinger's old mill, a BLACK MARE, with a star in her forehead, and her right hind foot white, the same foot something thicker than the other, is six years old and about fourteen hands high, is a natural trotter, has been constantly used to the saddle and rides remarkably well.—She was raised by John Bell near Smithfield, and lately belonged to George Little of Mar- tinsburg, and she is supposed to be somewhere in Berkeley County. I will give the above reward to any person who will take up said mare, and give me in- formation thereof, so that I get her again. If stolen, I will give twenty dollars re- ward, in case the mare is restored and the thief convicted.
JOHN FINCKBONE. November 6, 1807.
WEAVING
Done and executed, by G. W. Bond, at John Bond's residence, in Martinsburg; November 6, 1807.
MARTINSBURG, Berkeley County, Virginia; Printed and published by JOHN ALBURTIS.
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