Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer (Martinsburg, Va.), 1808-02-05 00:00:00

Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer.
[No. 37 of VOLUME IX.]
FRIDAY, February 5, 1808.
[WHOLE No. 453.]
From late London papers.
TREATY WITH AMERICA.
By the refusal of the ratification of the American government, the treaty lately concluded with the plenipotentiaries of the U. States is not of force. The obligation on or the utility of such an instrument must of course extend equally to all the parties. If the points settled and adjusted in the proposed treaty are to be again brought into discussion, we have as good a right as the Americans to new model them more in our own favor. In the carrying trade between the enemy's colonies and the mother country, we continue to think, too much has been conceded to the Americans; too great a draw back has been established, from the evils which a war with Britain is naturally and necessarily calculated to bring upon her enemies. It is not only in the advantage which the conveyance gives to the Americans, that we think the concessions too great, but in the diminution of that distress of war, by which alone we can hope to compel our enemy to a steady and equitable peace.
The turn which the present war has taken, and the unqualified rigor of the measures adopted to distress us has for the present imposed upon us a necessity of cutting off all supplies from the countries under the dominion and control of Bonaparte. Supposing the treaty with the U. States to have been ratified, the paramount force of the great measure of a general blockade would for a time supersede it. But on every future opportunity it would revive, and be attended with all the mischiefs and inconveniences which are the natural consequence of it.
In all former wars, the naval power of the enemies of Britain kept some proportion to that of Britain. The intercourse with the colonies was carried on chiefly in the ships of the mother country, as it always will be whenever it can. It was only in the last war that the French military and naval marine was so totally destroyed, that no intercourse could any longer exist without the intervention of neutrals. The circumstances were unprecedented; a belligerent power unable to maintain its connection with its dependencies, without the aid of neutral shipping almost as numerous as its own, and a neutral nation ready to afford that aid in the most convenient manner. The unprecedented nature of the case rendered it difficult for a long time to determine what measures ought to be adopted; and this uncertainty, added to the singular good fortune of the American states, which brought on such a war as the last, so soon after the establishment of their independence. But to Britain the consequences of this indulgence have been most detrimental. The distress of war has been so materially diminished by it, that even when our power on the sea is more irresistible than ever, our enemies suffer comparatively little. Is this a state of things to sanction and confirm by a treaty, at a time when the power of our enemy is labouring to accomplish our destruction, by the violation of every established principle of neutrality, and by constraining every neutral power to minister to his rage. The practice of the trade between the French colonies and the mother country by means of American ships, was at first but an usurpation gaining strength by connivance, and ultimately established by consent and regulation. This consent, and those regulations are now annulled, by the refusal of the American government to ratify the late treaty. In this refusal, it has been well observed America has been guilty of political suicide. Undoubtedly she would have paused upon her rashness, if she had been aware of the change of the administration in this country; but she only looked to a set of men, who, attentive to internal innovations of doubtful or pernicious tendency, left Europe to its destiny without a thought, and dealt out immunities and peculiar rights of their country with a careless and lavish hand to every greedy a pirat. From such a ministry America had sufficient sagacity to discover that every thing might be expected, at least demanded, and that no danger could be apprehended from an attempt to gain more where too much was
already conceded. The renewal of the discussion ought, in our opinion to make the occasion of resuming the incautious and illadvised concessions already made, rather than the channel of new favors to a presumptuous nation, always increasing in its demands in proportion to the magnitude of the bounties already bestowed upon its insatiable rapacity.
By the principal article of the treaty (namely the eleventh.) it is clearly and expressly allowed to the Americans to carry European goods to the enemy's colonies, provided they are first taken to America, unloaded there, and both the vessel and cargo be, bona fide. American property; provided also that one per cent. ad valorem be paid upon such goods. They may also export the produce of the enemy's colonies to the mother country, under the same provisions as those made with respect to European goods carried to the enemy's colonies, the ad valorem duty, however, upon exportation, being two per cent.—Hence our open enemies, by the intervention of our secret enemies, would receive the produce of their colonies at half the expense at which we can receive ours—they and their colonies would be relieved from much of the pressure of the war—their produce and commerce, which, if shipped on board their own ships, would, in all probability, fall into our hands, and reward the valour of our seamen, would be placed beyond all risk and danger. They might have millions floating in the vessels of neutral nations, which no enemy could reach, and would reap almost all the benefits of colonies and commerce, without running the chance even of detention. But the goods so carried to, and the produce exported from, the enemy's colonies, must be American property; must be unloaded, and must pay an additional duty. Even if there were no possibility of fraud, collusion, or evasion, we should still object to this article—but how can we prevent them? We may have papers and documents describing and declaring the property to be American, and yet it may be, in reality, all enemy's property. Do not the late ministers know that there are such practices as covering and neutralising enemy's property? Do not they know that there are houses in America which derive their whole incomes, and very large ones too, from such practices? The following case has been stated in a very respectable quarter, as one that has often occurred—it is worthy of the utmost attention:—A subject of the enemy goes to such an American house and says, 'I want a cargo of European goods sent from France to Martinique, & I wish to bring from Martinique to France a cargo of colonial produce upon what terms will you carry it for me, cover it as neutral property?' Nothing so easy. The American house undertakes it at 7 or 8 per cent. The papers are all in the name of the American house; the vessel is in their name; they convey European goods to Martinique; they bring back to Bordeaux colonial produce, making the French merchant at Bordeaux pay, before the delivery of the cargo, the stipulated 7 or 8 per cent. Here is a case where every thing appears to be bona fide American property, and yet not a shilling of it is. And this is not a solitary or single instance, but a case, as those acquainted with the subject can shew, of frequent occurrence. In all treaties made between nations, except in those made between the conqueror and the conquered, it has been usual to confer mutual advantages, and to make mutual sacrifices all on the side of America, and the sacrifices all on the side of Great Britain. Our open enemy by means of our secret enemy, enjoys all the advantages of peace, in the safe conveyance of her produce, whilst the British commerce is subject to all the increased expense and risk necessarily attendant on a state of warfare.
Under all the circumstances of the case, therefore, the rejection of the treaty by the American president affords to us some ground of pleasure, and certainly none of regret. Availing himself of the conceding spirit of our late ministers, Mr. Jefferson, we repeat (and we defy the angry faction, who are so lavish of their abuse of us because of the authentic facts we are enabled to state,
to disprove our assertion) refused to ratify the treaty, because it contained one provision going to the abandonment of the right of search generally, as with respect to merchantmen as to ships of war. Scarcely, however was the treaty returned, ere America learned that those whose timidity or indulgence she hoped to abuse, were no longer in power, and her disappointment was extreme. In this state of things while she was silently deploring the rejection of advantages which she never hopes to regain, the unfortunate rencontre with the Chesapeake took place. An incident so favorable to her wishes, was seized on with the utmost avidity, and turned to every possible account. The right of searching their trading vessels was craftily confounded with that of examining their ships of war, and declared to be incompatible with the dignity and safety of America; proclamations neither remarkable for their truth nor humanity, were hastily issued, and a furious premature display of war instantly took place, as if to give weight to their remonstrances, and extort from sudden alarm what could not be expected from calm deliberation and a just view of our inviolable rights. The experiment has failed, and we are seriously inclined to believe that it is the last which will be hazarded for some time. America has received a salutary lesson; and truth compels us to add, that no nation on earth ever wanted it so much. Should she however, be induced to persevere in her senseless impolite career, a war of a very few months, without creating to us the expenses of a single additional ship, would be sufficient to convince her of her folly, by a necessary chastisement of her insolence and audacity. In the mean time our present ministers are determined to leave no means untried, compatible with the honor and dignity of a great nation, of preserving peace with the U. States. After making a public declaration of their principles with respect to neutral powers, they have despatched Mr. George Henry Rose on a special mission to the American government, & as we have already stated, upon the result of that mission depends the decision of the question of peace or war.
Morning Post.
THE PRESENT CONTEST.
A general blockade of all the coasts of France & her allies having lately become the subject of much discussion, a few observations are here offered, for the entertainment and information of such amongst your readers, who may not have had occasion to become acquainted with the true merits of this essential and important measure of policy, said to be now in the contemplation of his majesty's ministers.
Such a measure on the part of our government, who are now more than ever possessed of ample means to carry it into complete effect, must, in a short time reduce the continent of Europe to a state of unexampled privation and distress unless the witty Corsican can so far command the devotion of his slaves as to prevail upon them to adopt the garment and frugality of the kindred goat herds in his native isle. The measure in question will in its consequences prove the keenest shaft that has yet been aimed at the blood stained throne of the usurping tyrant. It is himself who in his phrenzy has thrown the gauntlet, and shall Britons hesitate or shrink from the challenge? But to illustrate the text.
It has been asserted that by enforcing a general blockade, we shall benefit the French manufactures to the detriment of our own, in necessitating them to provide every thing for themselves; but the casuists here forget that manufactures cannot be put in motion without raw materials! France it is true may be supplied with silk from Italy, and with wool from Spain, by inland carriage, but that is all; her soil produces none of the manifold necessaries that are requisite in the manipulation of these, and other articles of the first necessity, they are all imported to her by sea and she can and does obtain them only with our leave and forbearance.
She cannot get iron, flax, hemp, tallow, &c. from Russia; nor can she furnish
the north of Europe from the coast of the Mediterranean with her wines and brandies by land carriage!
Ten thousand tons of oil are annually brought to Marseilles from the coasts of Calabria, Sicily and Barbary for the use of the extensive soap manufactories of that place, who supply not only the interior of France and great part of Europe but also her transatlantic colonies.
Sulphur and pot ashes are imported from Sicily and the coasts of Spain.
The Levant furnishes abundance of cotton, sheep and goats wool, copper, saffron, gums, rice, wax, &c.—Trieste and other parts of the Adriatic provide steel, lead, quicksilver, linen, hemp, glassware, &c.
The coast of Barbary yields wheat, wool, oil, bees wax, &c. and France exports the woollen manufactures of Languedoc, &c. to the Levant.
This coasting trade within the Mediterranean, in the exchange of useful and indispensable commodities has hitherto been carried on to an unlimited extent, and without molestation by the Imperial, the Ragusan and the Ottoman flags.
Of still greater importance, however, in France and her allies, is their extensive and flourishing commerce with the U. States of America, and thro' that channel with their own colonies, a commerce not only equivalent to all their wants but being subjected to charges considerably under those attending the British trade, maintain them in a state of active reciprocal intercourse and prosperity. It is this conviction alone that has induced Bonaparte to proclaim and enforce with confidence, his measures of exclusion with regard to Great Britain; for whilst the ports of France and her allies are open to neutrals, experience has demonstrated to him, that they do not want our assistance. This hypothesis is folly corroborated by the rapid and prodigious extension of the American commerce since the commencement of the present war, (according to the public exposition of their own legislature) by the commercial prosperity of France itself, by no means an empty paradox, as is generally supposed, but a fact well deserving the serious attention of our ministers. Privileges from which the British individual trader is excluded, are enjoyed by the Americans in a lucrative and uncontrolled intercourse with China, and all the E. India settlements. Through the Americans, the isles of France and Bourbon, and the French West India colonies, are abundantly supplied with food, cloathing, implements of agriculture, &c. who in return, send their produce, systematically masked and unmasked, for the consumption of the mother country. Thus France foregoes none of her commercial advantages by the war, except that of being her own carrier; but even this disappointment is fully compensated to her in a financial point of view, by the exorbitant rate of duties she exacts upon all importations in foreign bottoms, the produce of which forms a very conspicuous item in the present revenue of the state.
The ports of Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Antwerp, Nantz, Bordeaux, Bayonne, Cadiz, Malaga, Alicante, Barcelona, Cetté, Marseilles, Genoa, Leghorn, Naples, Ancona, Venice and Trieste, swarm with American shipping, which supply in abundance the various essential commodities of teas, coffee, sugar, pepper, spices, tobacco, rum, flour, rice, hides, gums, indigo, cochineal, and dye stuffs of all descriptions, mahogany, nankeens, piece goods, handkerchiefs, &c. many of them direct from their original source; and in return for these, France and her allies exchange their products and manufactures, such as wines, brandy, soap, silks, liquors, essences, capers, olives, preserves, hats, millinery, &c. the manipulation and sale of which are a valuable source of prosperity to the respective countries where they are produced and shipped.
It is a well known fact that from the mouth of the Scheldt to the gulf of Venice, the whole line of coast is inhabited by people of the Roman Catholic persuasion, who, during one third part of the year, including lent, are religiously restricted to fish diet. Habit and superstition are with them a second nature, and perhaps, even the charm of a Corsi-

can bull, will prove insufficient to wean such a variety of nations from the hereditary conscientious customs of their forefathers.
These supplies have been regularly brought, them by the Danes from the Norway fisheries, and chiefly by the Americans from the banks of Newfoundland; this is precisely the season when they come to market; the blockade will prevent it. It cannot be denied, that in spite of Corsican anathemas, England, and many of her individual subjects do partake, individually, some benefit, which it is unnecessary here to explain, from various branches of the commerce above alluded to; but where is the Englishman who, in the present crisis, will not cheerfully blend his individual interest with the cause of his country? The partial sacrifices it may require bear no comparison, in a general and political point of view, with the consequences that must result from the privations and punishment we shall inflict upon our enemies, by putting an effectual stop to the whole.
Much more might be said upon this interesting subject; but the foregoing observations will suffice, prima facie , to prove to those who are open to conviction, that the general blockade of the ports of France and her allies, immediately enforced, must, within a short space of time, produce effects that will operate most powerfully on the present state of things, and convince our enemies and the world at large that the British lion is not to be provoked with impunity but that, when roused into action, his wrath is dreadful, and competent to humble even the great nation and her satellites, prostrate to his feet. I am, sir, yours, &c.
N. N.
WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. 1.
By an arrival at Savannah a London paper of the 19th Nov. has been received. The only interesting contents of this paper relate to the impression made upon our minister and the American merchants at London by the recent British orders. Our Minister is said to have expressed his surprise at them, particularly as no intimation of them having been made to Mr. Monroe previous to his departure. Some of the merchants are said to have had an interview with Mr. Perceval, and a deputation were, on the 19th Nov. to have met Earl Bathurst, Mr. Canning, Mr. Perceval, Mr. Rose and Mr. Huskinson, to ascertain the precise construction which the ministry and their agents meant to put upon the orders of the council. Some further orders, of a more hostile character with respect to merchants, are said to have been determined on.
By the ship Eagle arrived at N. York from Cork, papers of that place to the 27th Nov. and London papers to the 20th of Nov. have been received.
These papers state a rumour of the Portuguese fleet, with the Prince Regent and suite having sailed from the Tagus, mention the arrival at Deal of a flag of truce from Calais, on board of which came Mr. Mainz, having left Vienna on the 1st of Nov. with dispatches for the Austrian ambassador at Paris, where he arrived on the 9th, and where a Russian messenger had previously arrived. The arrival of Mr. Mainz in England had caused much speculation, but no fact had transpired.
In addition to these advices we have received the London Morning Chronicle of the 28th of Nov. It contains a highly interesting article on the folly of the late British orders so far as they affect this country. The only articles of intelligence follow
LONDON, Nov. 28, 1807.
Intelligence was yesterday received of the arrival at Yarmouth of a vessel from Holland. By this vessel some letters have been received in town, and it is said, that she bro't Dutch and French papers, which have not yet reached us. The Dutch papers are stated to be of the 23d inst. Of the letters we have seen, the following extract contains the most important news:
ROTTERDAM, Nov. 18.
"The French Emperor is so much irritated against Portugal, for allowing the English and their property to escape before the arrival of his troops, that he has given orders to detain all Portuguese vessels, and to imprison their crews. His majesty has also commanded, that all Portuguese property throughout France shall be sequestrated; that such persons as have any property of that nation in their possession, shall immediately give it up, and he has accompanied this demand, by a menace, that any
persons who shall be found to make an unfaithful return of such property, shall be imprisoned in irons for seven years. The intelligence we have received from the French post, and whether our government is to follow the example it affords, we are yet to learn, but there is every reason to think it probable."
"All colonial produce has considerably risen in price—the natural consequence of the recent prohibition of foreign supply. Coffee, which is the principal article of demand, and which you state may be had in England under 51 per cent. is here sold at above 101. The enhancement of sugar is not quite in proportion, as our supply on hand is much larger."
Another letter from Holland states, that "We understand here that Bonaparte has ordered the imprisonment of all Portuguese to be found in France, and that they shall be detained as hostages for the conduct of their government."
Since preparing the foregoing articles, we have been favored with the following interesting Extract of a letter from on board the ship Powhatan, dated Hampton Roads, January 24:
"Finding that there are no arrivals so late as ourselves from Europe, I embrace the first moment to say that England is at War with Russia and Austria—Portugal has shut her ports, seized British subjects and property."
The same letter contains the following corroborative official statement, dated London, December 3:
"WAR WITH RUSSIA!
"The ascendancy of French politics at the court of Petersburg is at length complete, as appears from the following official communication published yesterday, addressed to the Lord Mayor:
"Stanhope-Street, December 2d.
"My Lord, "I have the honor to inform your Lordship that Dispatches have been this morning received from his majesty's ambassador at the court of St. Petersburg, by which it appears that the Emperor of Russia having published a declaration, in which his imperial majesty declares his intention to break off all communication with England; to recall his minister from this court; and not to permit the continuance of a British mission at that of St. Petersburg, his majesty's ambassador has demanded his passport, and is now on his way home. I have lost no time in communicating this intelligence to your Lordship, in order that it may be made as public as possible, without delay."
"I have the honour to be, &c. (Signed)
"GEO. CANNING.
"To the Lord Mayor."
Extract of a letter dated Norfolk, Jan. 25.
"By the arrival this evening of the ship Powhatan, from London, 47 days passage, we have certain accounts that Russia has declared war against Great Britain, and that Portugal had interdicted all commerce with her."
"It was expected that Sweden would unite with Russia."
PHILADELPHIA, January 23.
Several letters received in this city from Antwerp, dated as late as the 9th November, speak very unfavorably of the state of public affairs. They say that it is found impossible to get hold of any of the American property which has been seized in consequence of having been in England. The emperor refuses to give it up, alledging that there are other points to be settled with this country, and that the property will be held until they are adjusted. They add, that the universal opinion there is, that if we settle our differences with Great Britain we shall have to encounter the hostility of France. Some of these letters state that the emperor declares without reserve that there shall no longer be any neutrals.
U. S. Gazette.
Extract of a letter from a respectable commercial house in Amsterdam, to a gentleman in this city, dated Nov. 2, 1807.
(Communicated for the U. S. Gazette.)
Colonial goods have been rising from day to day since these two months past, partly by the inconsiderable arrivals of produce from your ports, but more so by the fears we have here all along entertained of a war breaking out between Great Britain and the U. S. rather than between the latter & the French government. It is here at present the ruling opinion that France will really fall out with you, if you do not declare war against England.
NEW YORK, January 25.
A passenger in the brig Grey-Hound, that arrived this forenoon from Lisbon informs that when he left there (Nov. 14) a French army of 50,000 men were within two days march of the capital of Portugal. A few days before he sailed, 11 sail of Russian men of war arrived at Lisbon and more were daily expected. The city was in great confusion owing to the French army being so near at hand.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17.
Yesterday, the British envoy extraordinary, Mr. Rose, was formally introduced to Mr. Jefferson, by the secretary of state. As this was mere matter of ceremony, nothing material had transpired. This day Mr. Rose, accompanied by Mr. Erskine, waited on Mr. Clinton, vice-president, and several other officers of government.
This place is extremely prolific in reports. Among those of to-day is the following, which I by no means intend you should believe, though it is certainly not very far removed from probability:—It is said that Mr. Terreau has openly expressed his disapprobation at our government condescending to receive Mr. Rose, and that if he is continued to be recognized as British envoy, he will demand his passports. It is incontestably true, that Terreau for a long time past has been jealous of Mr. Erskine. The following circumstance is an evidence of this fact:
Some days past Mr. Terreau waited on Mr. Madison at his office. Previous to entering his apartment, he enquired, "Begar I do hope, dat monsieur Erskine be not with de Secretarie?"—Upon being answered in the affirmative, he flew into an excess of passion—swore it was one grand shame, "suppose me go to the Secretarie Madison, dere begar I am sure to find monsieur Erskine—If I go to the Secretarie de Marine, dere also I find monsieur Erskine—If I go to the Secretarie de War, dere be monsieur Erskine too—De government, have only one ear, and dat be given entirely to the minister Anglais."—Phil. Gaz.
National Intelligencer, Feb. 1.
The Military COURT of ENQUIRY in the case of Gen. Wilkinson have had two meetings during the past week, without any evidence having been adduced. They meet again this day.
We have received by the last mail from Chillicothe the "Fredonian" of the 12th ult. on the margin of which it is said "Burr and Blanchehasset arrived here last evening." [Ibid.]
Message from the President to the House of Representatives, in pursuance of their resolutions of the 13th ult.
To the House of Representatives of the United States.
Some days previous to your resolutions of the 13th inst. a court of enquiry had been instituted, at the request of gen. Wilkinson, charged to make the enquiry into his conduct which the first resolution desires, and commenced their proceedings. To the judge advocate of that court the papers and information on that subject, transmitted to me by the house of representatives, have been delivered to be used according to the rules and powers of that court.
The request of a communication of any information which may have been received, at any time since the establishment of the present government, touching combinations with foreign agents for dismembering the union, or the corrupt receipt of money by any officer of the United States, from the agents of foreign governments, can be complied with but in a partial degree.
It is well understood that in the first or second year of the presidency of gen. Washington information was given to him relating to certain combinations with the agents of a foreign government, for the dismemberment of the union; which combinations had taken place before the establishment of the present federal government. This information, however, is believed never to have been deposited in any public office, or left in that of the president's secretary; these having been duly examined: but to have been considered as personally confidential, and therefore retained among his private papers. A communication from the governor of Virginia to President Washington, is found in the office of the President's secretary, which, although not strictly within the terms of the request of the house of representatives, is communicated, inasmuch as it may throw some light on the subjects of our correspondence of that time, between certain
foreign agents and citizens of the United States.
In the first or second year of the administration of president Adams. Andrew Ellicott, then employed in designating, in conjunction with the Spanish authorities, the boundaries between the territories of the United States, and Spain, under the treaty with that nation, communicated to the executive of the United States, papers and information respecting the subjects of the present inquiry, which were deposited in the office of state. Copies of these are now transmitted to the house of representatives, except of a single letter and a reference from the said Andrew Ellicott, which being expressly desired to be kept secret, is therefore not communicated: but its contents can be obtained from himself in a more legal form; and directions have been given to summon him to appear as a witness before the court of inquiry.
A paper on the commerce of Louisiana, bearing date the 18th of April, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-eight, is found in the office of state, supposed to have been communicated by Mr. Daniel Clarke, of New Orleans, then a subject of Spain, and now of the house of representatives of the U. S. stating certain commercial transactions of gen. Wilkinson in N. Orleans: an extract from this is now communicated, because it contains facts which may have some bearing on the questions relating to him.
The destruction of the war-office by fire, in the close of one thousand eight hundred, involved all information it contained at that date.
The papers already described, therefore, constitute the whole of the information on these subjects, deposited in the public offices, during the preceding administrations, as far as has yet been found: but it cannot be affirmed that there may be no other, because the papers of the offices being filed, for the most part, alphabetically, unless aided by the suggestion of any particular name which may have given such information, nothing short of a careful examination of the papers in the offices generally could authorize such an affirmation.
About a twelvemonth after I came to the administration of the government, Mr. Clarke gave some verbal information to myself, as well as to the secretary of state, relating to the same combinations for the dismemberment of the union. He was listened to freely; and he then delivered the letter of gov. Gayoso addressed to himself, of which a copy is now communicated. After his return to N. Orleans he forwarded to the secretary of state, other papers, with a request that after perusal they should be burnt. This however was not done; and he was so informed by the secretary of state, and that they would be held subject to his orders. These papers have not yet been found in the office. A letter therefore has been addressed to the former chief clerk, who may perhaps give information respecting them. As far as our memories enable us to say, they related only to the combinations before spoken of, and not at all to the corrupt receipt of money by any officer of the United States; consequently they respected what was considered as a dead matter, known to the preceding administrations, and offering nothing new to call for investigations, which those nearest the dates of the transactions had not tho' proper to institute.
In the course of the communications made to me on the subject of the conspiracy of Aaron Burr, I sometimes received letters, some of them anonymous, some under names true or false, expressing suspicions and insinuations against general Wilkinson. But one only of them, and that anonymous, specified any particular fact, and that fact was one of those which had been already communicated to a former administration.
No other information within the purview of the request of the house, is known to have been received, by any department of the government, from the establishment of the present federal government. That which has been recently communicated to the house of representatives, and by them to me, is the first direct testimony ever made known to me, charging gen. Wilkinson with a corrupt receipt of money; and the house of representatives may be assured that the duties which this information devolves on me shall be exercised with rigorous impartiality. Should any want of power in the court to compel the rendering of testimony obstruct that full and impartial inquiry which alone can establish guilt or innocence, and satisfy justice, the legislative authority only will be competent to the remedy.
TH: JEFFERSON.
January 20, 1808.

MARTINSBURG, February 5.
The Senate of Virginia has rejected by 13 votes to 6, the proposed amendment to the constitution of the U. S. concerning the federal judiciary.
THE ANCIENT DOMINION.—It must be a pleasing reflection to every native Virginian, that amidst the tumults of party rage and political intolerance, there is yet found a band of well disposed and moderate thinking patriots in the old ancient dominion, sufficiently firm to make a stand against the denunciations of the day, and save this respectable state from the delusions of the moment. It is a lamentable truth that few people have sufficient nerve to withstand momentary and first impressions, and reflect until they can call in their old friend reason to guide them in their deliberations—this is not found in the bulk of society, nor can it be expected in the most numerous branch of a popular assembly, but with pride be it spoken, it is found in the senate of the independent and sovereign state of Virginia, who have dared, with a magnanimity of soul which ought to stamp eternal honor on the majority of that body, to negative the resolutions of the lower house, proposing an amendment to the constitution of the United States, for the purpose of prostrating the independence of the judiciary. Have the people of Virginia forgotten the names of those wise sages and patriots who composed the convention that adopted the Federal Constitution? And is there not a copy of the debates of that convention remaining? If there is, read and compare the opinions then delivered with the proposed amendment, and the senate of the state of Virginia will shine with additional lustre.
The bill for establishing a superior court of law in each county in this commonwealth passed the house of delegates on the 22d inst. by the large majority of 120 to 54. It is expected that this bill will also pass the senate. (Rich. pap.)
The committee appointed by the citizens of Baltimore, to enquire into the expediency of establishing domestic manufactures, have made a long and very interesting report in favor of such establishments.
It was reported yesterday (says the New-York Gazette of Thursday) that the dispatches from the French minister here to Bonaparte, which were intercepted in an American vessel by a cruiser, and laid before the British government, were afterwards submitted to the inspection of Mr. Monroe, before his departure from England. These dispatches are said to criminate Gen. Moreau; and on Mr. Monroe's communicating their contents to the president, orders were given to arrest the general, if he could be taken within the U. States.
In the year 1793, the father of his country, Gen. Washington, in a letter to the then secretary of state, said—"In time, when passion shall have yielded to sober reason, the current may possibly turn; but, in the mean while, this government in relation to France and England, may be compared to a ship between Sylla and Charibdis. If the treaty is ratified, the partisans of the French, (or rather of war and confusion) will excite them to hostile measures, or at least to unfriendly sentiments—if it is not, there is no foreseeing all the consequences that may follow as it respects G. Britain"—We need not state, that the treaty was signed, nor detail the violent opposition to the government that ensued—the unjustifiable hostility of France, nor the advantages of that treaty to this country. They are known to thousands who will not acknowledge them. The scene is now changed! "the partisans of the French," have the government in their own hands, and it has been said by some of their own party, that they are favoring the French government to the injury of the United States. Now—notwithstanding this—notwithstanding Mr. Randolph declared that "all the waters of the Potomac were insufficient to wash away the disgrace" of a single measure taken by congress in secret, two years ago—notwithstanding the present measures of the government are fast impoverishing the citizens, (measures too, which democratic members of congress declare, have been coerced by Bonaparte.) We say, notwithstanding all this, there is no insurrections, no rebellious, no attempt to obstruct the due administration of the laws, nor to "stop the wheels of government." This truth incontestably proves, that the federal
party are, as they have ever professed to be, friends to order and good government. What then, we ask, must be the feelings of men who are conscious that neither their former nor present conduct deserve obloquy, when they hear themselves abused and vilified, by epithets which they abhor and despise—"tory, British agent, friends of monarchy," &c. What is the meaning of this? and what is it intended to effect by such conduct?—We ask this question because we observe, that in proportion as the pressure of the present measures of government are felt by the people, the tone of certain exclusive patriots, rise and fall, as if they expected to make the censure of the people fall upon a party who have no hand in these measures.
In Philadelphia, since the stagnation of commerce, robberies have become so frequent, that meetings have been held in every ward of the city, for the purpose of adopting measures to guard the lives and property of the citizens, until a change of affairs take place.
The corporation of N. York in conjunction with the chamber of commerce of that city, have found it necessary to assist the poor Sailors of their port thrown out of employment by the embargo. They are to receive their daily drink and victuals until they can better themselves.
"Let us not take from the mouth of labor, the bread it has earned," said Mr. Jefferson—But we ask, has he not taken labor from the hands of those whose daily bread depended upon that labor, and left them to starve, beg or steal?
We understand, that 18 of the unfortunate young men belonging to Miranda's enterprise, and who were captured by the Spaniards, lately made their escape from the prison at Carthagena. Of this number 15 were unhappily retaken. The remaining three, we are informed, have fortunately reached the U. S. in good health. (Phil. pap.)
From the Richmond Enquirer of Jan. 26.
At a meeting of a number of members of the Legislature of Virginia, at the Capitol in the city of Richmond, on the 21st day of January, 1808, for the purpose of fixing upon a fit character to be supported as President of the United States at the next election; and also for selecting fit characters to be voted for as electors for the choice of that officer, on the first Monday in November next.
Gen. John P. Hungerford was appointed Chairman, and Theodosius Hansford, Secretary.
On motion, Resolved, That James Monroe of Virginia, be supported for the office of President of the United States for the term of four years commencing on the 4th of March, 1809.
The names of those who voted in favour of this resolution here follows—amounting to 57—and those who voted against it, amounting to 10.
On the 23d of January the members again assembled at the Capitol pursuant to adjournment, and proceeded to fix upon proper characters to be voted for as Electors of a President and Vice-President of the United States as follows:
Littleton W. Tazewell, John Goodrich, Edward Pegram, senr. Mark Alexander, Thomas Reed, Freeman Epes, Charles Yancey, Christopher Clark, Creed Taylor, John Taylor, James Hunter, General John Minor, Wm. Ellzey, Robert Saunders, Saml. Tyler, General John P. Hungerford, Daniel Carroll Brent, Dr. Robert Mackie, James Daily, John Cunningham, John Coulter, Daniel Sheffey, Linah Mims, John Prunty.
On motion, Resolved, That a standing corresponding committee composed of five persons, residents of Richmond, be appointed; and that they, or any three correspond with the Electors named, and if they have just reasons for believing that either of the electors on the ticket will not vote for James Monroe as President, that they name some other in his stead.
Whereupon, George Hay, John Clarke, Edward C. Stannard, William Robinson, and John Brockenbrough, were appointed a committee for that purpose.
On motion, Resolved, That a committee of five persons, be appointed in each county, to promote the success of the ticket. If any one shall decline acting, his place will be supplied by the standing committee.
The meeting proceeded accordingly to appoint committees in the several
counties of this state, and made some progress therein, but not being able to complete the same this evening, adjourned till Monday evening next, six o'clock.
At this meeting, Andrew S. Warwick, who was not present at the first, appeared and declared himself in favour of the resolution then adopted for supporting Col. James Monroe as President.
On the 25th of January, a committee of five persons were appointed for each county.
DIED, on Monday last, Mrs. CHENOWETH, wife of Mr. John Chenoweth, of this county.—Mrs. Chenoweth's indisposition was but short, but she had a presentiment for a considerable time before her exit, that her dissolution was fast approaching; and, with a Christian spirit, the writer of this, has heard her converse with calmness and satisfaction on the happy change she was likely soon to make—and from her character and deportment through life, it must be presumed that those expectations are now realized:—That she "rests from her labours, and that her good works have followed her."
Also, on Sunday last, in this town, Mrs. HOUSEMAN, relict of Martin Houseman—Her disease was lingeringly painful—but it was borne with resignation—Her deceased husband and herself were among the first settlers of Martinsburg, and both lived 'till a "good old age."
DIED—In the city of Washington, on the 28th ult. of a consumptive complaint, the Hon. EZRA DARBY, Member of the House of Representatives from the state of New Jersey, in the 40th year of his age.
Married on the 30th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Walmer, Mr. Joseph Robinson, to Miss Roe Kinner, of Berkeley County.
Humorous.—A wit observed a day or two since, that by reading the word embargo backwards, it would make O-grab-me! It is thought that a great number will feel the influence of its grab! !
PUBLIC NOTICE.
ALL those indebted to me, by bond, note or book account, in the store at Darkesville, are earnestly requested to come forward and settle their respective dues before the 10th of March; as the subscriber has indulged many too long, he hopes none will fail to attend to this, as a speedy settlement must take place. IGNATIUS O'FERRALL. Feb. 5, 1808.
THE subscriber will rent for one or more years, that noted stand for a Tavern in the town of Martinsburg, known by the sign of the Indian Chief, lately occupied by Mrs. Brady. The improvements are a large Dwelling House, fifty feet in front, with three large rooms on the lower story, three rooms up stairs and a large ball room, a Kitchen with a bed room adjoining the same, a stable, smoke-house, and other necessary buildings. It is the best stand in the town of Martinsburg for traveling custom from the north, as the stage road from Philadelphia to the southward and westward, passes by the house. Possession may be had immediately. Inquire of Mr. Philip M'Govran, living in Martinsburg, or to the subscriber living at the Green Spring Mills, Frederick County. IGNATIUS O'FERRALL. Feb. 5, 1808.
Luke Pentoney, against Dennis Cahill, Ex'r of the last will and testament of James Quinn, dec'd. Action on the case in the County Court of Berkeley.
BY virtue of a commission awarded the plaintiff in this cause, the deposition of John O'Ferrall will be taken, at his house in the town of Cincinnati, in the county of Hamilton and state of Ohio, on Saturday the 27th day of February, 1808. February 5, 1808.
The following BLANKS, printed with NEW and ELEGANT TYPE, are always kept for sale at this Office: DEEDS, Common BONDS, CONSTABLE'S BLANKS, Promissory NOTES, &c.
Martinsburg Coffee-House and Hotel.
THE subscriber having opened a COFFEE-HOUSE and HOTEL in Martinsburg, begs leave to represent to his friends and the public the peculiar advantages of his establishment.—A numerous selection of Newspapers from all parts of the United States, are brought to the reading-room but a few days after their publication.—With these in his hand, the curious traveler will forget his fatigue, and gentlemen of the neighbouring towns who visit Martinsburg will find there agreeable companions in a leisure hour.
The house, large and commodious, gives every convenience of lodging. Liquors of the first quality may always be had at the bar, and the table shall be well supplied with every thing in season.
In the Stable an attentive and skilful Hostler—will be constantly furnished with hay and oats of the best kind.
These considerations induce the subscriber to expect with confidence a large share of public favour.
WILLIAM MACKET. Martinsburg, Feb. 5, 1808.
The subscriber has a JACK, that he wishes to send to Abbingdon in this state, or Jonesborough, Tennessee,—and would give a generous price to any person going to either of the above places, who will take him with them. W. MACKET. Feb. 5, 1808.
Land for sale.
THE subscriber offers for sale a Tract of good State Land, containing about one hundred acres, about one half of which is cleared; there is about ten acres of meadow, four or five of which is well set with grass; there is two good springs on the ground, a Dwelling House and other out Houses.—Notes, on good people, will be taken for nearly all the purchase. It will be sold very low, and immediate possession may be had. The terms may be known by applying to the subscriber, living at Col. Elisha Boyd's Mill on Mill Creek. JAMES STERRAT. Feb. 5, 1808.
Good wages will be given to one or two Journeymen Coopers, who are well acquainted with the business, and can come well recommended. JAMES STERRAT. Boyd's Mill, Mill Creek, February 5, 1808.
NOTICE.
ALL persons are hereby cautioned against taking an assignment on a Note given by the subscriber to Rees Morgan for $125, due some time next spring, being the last payment for a Tract of Land purchased from said Morgan lying in Hampshire County, as the said Morgan has not complied with the contract entered into for said Land. JOHN YOUNG. Hampshire, Feb. 5, 1808.
Public Sale.
WILL be sold on Friday the 19th instant, at the house of Juliana Eckhart, in Shepherd's Town, all the personal estate of Martin Sheets, dec. consisting of the following articles, viz.
A COMPLETE set of Gunsmith tools, among which are, several Vises, one Anvil, one pair Bellows—Also, several Rifle and Smoothbore Guns, and a quantity of Gun Stocks—also, House and Kitchen Furniture, among which are, Feather Beds and Bedding, one corner Cupboard, one large Kitchen Dresser—also, one Negro Boy and one handsome young Mare. Nine months credit will be given for all sums of two dollars and upwards the purchasers giving note with approved security. The sale will begin at 10 o'clock on said day, when attendance will be given by JACOB HAINS, Ex'r. EVE SHEETZ, Ex'rs. Shepherd's-Town, Feb. 5, 1808.
N. B. All those who have any Guns lodged in the care of said Sheets, are desired to come and take them away, as the ex'rs. will be no longer accountable.
A variety of BLANKS For sale at this Office.

FALL and WINTER GOODS.
THE subscribers inform their friends (customers at a distance) and the public in general, that they are now opening, 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 assortment 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.
COMMITTED to the Jail of Jefferson County, in November last, a NEGRO MAN who calls himself DAVID, about five feet eight or nine inches high, has on a blue coat, osnaburg trousers and a muslin shirt—appears to be about 22 or 23 years of age, and says he belongs to a gentleman of the name of Christopher Robinson, of Cumberland County, Virginia. If not taken out, he will be sold for his jail fees, as the law directs.
WILLIAM MALIN, Jailor. January 29, 1808.
THE subscriber wishes to dispose of the running-gears of a good
Plantation W G GON,
JOHN B. CRAGHILL. January 29, 1808.
Land for sale.
THE subscriber offers for sale that beautiful small FARM, where Jacob Miller, deceased, formerly lived, lying in Jefferson County, Virginia, on the road leading from Shepherd's Town to Charles-Town, five miles from each place; this tract contains one hundred acres of limestone Land, about two-thirds cleared, and the balance clothed with good timber, with a stream of water running through the same; the improvements are two dwelling houses, barn and stable, Blacksmith shop, and a very convenient Distillery, with overhead water; there is also, about eight acres of meadow and about one hundred fruit-trees; the farm and buildings are in good repair. For terms apply to the subscriber living on the premises.
HENRY MILLER. Jefferson County, Jan. 22, 1808.
Public Sale.
WILL be sold at public vendue, on Tuesday the 9th day of February next, at the late dwelling plantation of John Dust, dec. five miles from Shepherd's Town, and about six miles from Key's Ferry, in Jefferson County—The personal estate of the said deceased, consisting of one Negro Man, Two new Road Waggons and Gears—Six Waggon Horses, one colt, a number of Milch Cows and Young Cattle, Sheep and Hogs—A set of Smith's Tools, a Weaver's Loom and Tackling—Wheat, Rye, Corn, Oats and Buckwheat, and a quantity of Flour in barrels—An Eight day Clock, a variety of Household and Kitchen Furniture, Farming Utensils, and many other articles too numerous to mention. Nine months credit will be given on bond with approved security. The sale to begin at 9 o'clock and continue from day to day until all is sold.
VALENTINE DUST, CONRAD LEECHLITOR, January 22, 1808.
ANY person wishing to send Flour down the Potomac to market, may have it speedily conveyed whenever the river will admit boats to pass, by applying to the subscriber, at the mouth of Opecon.
JAMES FOREMAN. December 18, 1807.
Berkeley, ss. December Court, 1807. Philemon Chenoweth, Complainant, AGAINST Richard Chenoweth, Defendant, In CHANCERY.
THE defendant, Richard Chenoweth, not having entered his appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that he is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said Richard Chenoweth do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in March next, to answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer for two months successively, and published at the door of the Court-House of said County.
A Copy. Teste, DAVID HUNTER, C.B.C.
Berkeley, ss. December Court, 1807. Luke Teirnan, Complainant, AGAINST William Hylton, William Alexander and John Smith, Def'ts, In CHANCERY.
THE defendant William Hylton, not having entered his appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that he is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said William Hylton do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in March next, to answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer for two months successively, and published at the door of the Court-House of said County.
A Copy. Teste, DAVID HUNTER, C.B.C.
Berkeley, ss. October Court, 1807. Amos Nichols, Complainant, AGAINST James Kennedy, Defendant, In CHANCERY.
THE defendant, James Kennedy, not having entered his appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that he is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the Complainant by his Counsel, it is ordered, that said James Kennedy, do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in March next, to answer the bill of the Complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer for two months successively, and published at the door of the Court-House of said County.
A Copy. Teste, DAVID HUNTER, C.B.C.
Berkeley, ss. February Court, 1805. Michael M'Kewan, Complainant, AGAINST Abraham Davenport, and Adrian Davenport, } Defendants, In CHANCERY.
THE defendant, Adrian Davenport, not having entered his appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that he is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the Complainant by his Counsel, it is ordered, that said Adrian Davenport, do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in February next, to answer the bill of the Complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer for two months successively, and published at the door of the Court-House of said County.
A Copy. Teste, DAVID HUNTER, C.B.C.
WE have now on hand, a very complete assortment of Antietam BAR-IRON.
THOMAS C. SMITH, & Co. Martinsburg, January 15, 1808.
Berkeley, ss. November Court, 1807. James Horton & John M. Read, Comp'ts, AGAINST Alexander Porterfield and James Wilson, } Defendants, In CHANCERY.
THE defendant, Alexander Porterfield, not having entered his appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that he is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the complainants by their counsel, it is ordered, that the said Alexander Porterfield do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in March next, to answer the bill of the complainants, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer for two months successively, and published at the door of the Court-House of said County.
A Copy. Teste, DAVID HUNTER, C.B.C.
Berkeley, ss. December Court, 1807. Albert Stephen, Complainant, AGAINST Denis Cahill, executor of James Quinn, deceased, Luke Teirnan and Joseph Minghini, Def'ts, In CHANCERY.
THE defendants, Denis Cahill and Luke Teirnan, 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 Denis Cahill and Luke Teirnan do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in March next, to answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer for two months successively, and published at the door of the Court-House of said County.
A copy. Teste, DAVID HUNTER, C.B.C.
Berkeley, ss. December Court, 1807. Luke Pentoney and wife, Comp'ts, AGAINST Denis Cahill, executor of James Quinn, deceased, Luke Teirnan and Joseph Minghini, Def'ts. In CHANCERY.
THE defendants, Denis Cahill and Luke Teirnan, 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 Denis Cahill and Luke Teirnan do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in March next, to answer the bill of the complainants, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer, for two months successively, and published at the door of the Court-House of said County.
A copy. Teste, DAVID HUNTER, C.B.C.
JUST RECEIVED, an assortment of Fresh Goods,
Among which are:
Superfine, Common and 25 cent Callicoos, Assorted, A few pieces real Spider-net, Superfine Leno Muslins, 4-4 and 6-4 Cambricks assorted, President's Cords, Men's fine Hats, Plush bonnets, Leghorn do. assorted, Tabby Vesting, Cambrick, Common and Diaper Dimmeties, First quality new Cotton, India Muslins, Herrings, Salmon, Crowley and Blistered Steel, &c. L. PRICE. Martinsburg, January 15, 1808.
Cash given for clean Linen and Cotton RAGS at this Office.
A variety of BLANKS For sale at this Office.
NEARLY two years have elapsed since the dissolution of the partnership of Morrow & Brown , during which time I have anxiously been waiting for those persons indebted to said concern to come forward and discharge their respective accounts, in which I have been disappointed—I now request all those indebted to said concern, or myself in any manner whatever, to make immediate payment to Mr. Robert Worthington, whom I have authorised to receive the same—Those who neglect attending to this notice, within a short time, must calculate upon suits being commenced, as it is impossible to give any longer indulgence.
JOHN MORROW. Shepherd's Town, Nov. 27, 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 Potomak 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.
THE subscriber offers for sale, at a moderate price, the Farm lately occupied and owned by Alexander Pitt Buchanan, Esq. in the County of Jefferson, Virginia, consisting of about 900 acres; it has on it a valuable Mill-Seat, a large proportion of Wood Land, is well improved, and is inferior to none in its neighbourhood for the production of Corn and small grain. It lies in the neighbourhood of, and includes Lee-Town, adjoining the lands of Mr. Rich Willis, Mr. Weyer, Mr. Dandridge and Mr. Baylor, on two great public roads, ten miles from Martinsburg, the same distance from Shepherd's Town, and six from Charles-Town. This Estate is conveyed to the subscriber for the purpose of raising money to pay certain debts. An undoubted title can be made, and possession given immediately.—Application may be made to the subscriber, living in Charles-Town, Jefferson County, Virginia.
JOHN DIXON. December 18, 1807.
THE partnership of Davenport & Willett , was dissolved by mutual consent on the 1st day of January, 1808. All persons indebted to said firm, are requested to come forward and settle their respective accounts immediately; all persons having claims against said firm, are also requested to bring them forward for settlement.
DAVENPORT & WILLETT. Jan. 15, 1808.
TAKEN up trespassing on the plantation of John Dust, dec'd. in Jefferson County, on the road leading from Shepherd's Town to Key's Ferry. A red MARE with a white face and belly, marked with an underbit out of each ear and supposed to be two years old—Also a red SHOAT, not marked. The owner is desired to prove property, pay charges and take them away.
VALENTINE DUST. January 15, 1808.
NOTICE.
A BARGAIN may be had in the purchase of the places where John Fles 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.
WRITING PAPER For sale at this Office.
MARTINSBURG, Berkeley County, Virginia; Printed and published by JOHN ALBURTIS.